Master of Arts in Church Planting

What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Church Planting Degree?

• Biblical theology and contemporary evangelism
• How to interpret and conduct an exegesis of Scripture
• The calling and character of church planters

Throughout our Master of Arts in Church Planting, you will take a variety of courses that cover topics including small group ministry, biblical evangelism, and the Old and New Testaments. Additionally, you will explore important aspects of theology, intercultural communication, sermon preparation, and methodologies and contexts for planting churches. You will also complete an internship so that you can apply what you have learned and be the hands and feet of Christ at an approved location near you.

Potential Careers for M.A. in Church Planting Graduates

• Associate pastor
• Church planter
• Church planting network staff
• Denominational leader
• Lead pastor
• Missionary
• Professor

Benefits of Pursuing Your Master of Arts in Church Planting with Liberty University

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
• Students in our M.A. in Church Planting can benefit from networking opportunities with other professionals in the program from across the country.

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

• Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for part-time graduate courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
• Discounted divinity block rate: $2,475 per semester – only $165/credit at 15 credit hours*
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)

*Credits taken below 9 and above 15 credit hours for the online M.A. in Church Planting are charged at the part-time rate.