Master of Arts in Applied Ministry

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100% online, 8-week courses

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Next Start Dates: January 19, 2026 | February 16, 2026 | March 23, 2026

Launch Your Ministry Career with a Master of Arts in Applied Ministry from Liberty University

Do you have a calling to work in the ministry field? Perhaps you are already involved with a ministry, nonprofit, church, or parachurch organization, and you’re ready to take the next step in your career. If that sounds like you, conferring a Master of Arts (MA) in Applied Ministry from Liberty University may be for you.

Whether you are just getting started in the ministry field or are a seasoned veteran, a Master of Arts in Applied Ministry can help prepare you to take the next step in reaching others with the Gospel. The need for ministry professionals to permeate areas of society where faith is lacking is growing – and with a master’s degree in ministry from Liberty, you can prepare to meet the spiritual needs of your community in impactful ways.

By earning your MA in Applied Ministry online at Liberty, you can study the art of serving others in a way that points them to Christ. Ministry is more than a vocation – it’s a way to transform lives and change the world. Embark on your ministry journey or continue what the Lord has called you into with a Master of Arts in Applied Ministry from Liberty.

Accreditation

Liberty Theological Seminary, as part of Liberty University’s John W. Rawlings School of Divinity, is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). Your seminary degree is approved by ATS and has met rigorous accreditation standards, so you can feel confident that your degree is both academically excellent and well-respected among churches, ministries, and nonprofit organizations.

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Why Choose Liberty’s Applied Ministry Degree Online?

We know that quality is an important factor when choosing a master’s degree in ministry. That’s why all your ministry classes will be taught by professors who have advanced degrees in ministry, divinity, and other related areas of study. In addition, Liberty is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), so you can be confident that you are receiving a world-class education.

Pursuing your online degree in ministry doesn’t mean you have to put your life on hold. Our applied ministry program is offered 100% online with no set login times. In addition, you’ll have the freedom to select areas of study in 2 different subjects so that you can prepare for a variety of exciting ministry opportunities.

At Liberty, you will do more than earn a degree – you will follow a passion. As the largest school of religious studies and ministerial training in the world, the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity has a vast array of resources available to online students like you. With the support, flexibility, and quality that Liberty offers, you can prepare to better serve God and others.

Get the Tools You Need for Ministry Success – Included with Your Program

As a student at Liberty University, you get access to the Logos Bible app at no extra cost. If you’re in a Rawlings School of Divinity program, you receive a Logos Max subscription – unlocking a robust library of biblical and theological resources while you study.

The majority of our Liberty Theological Seminary master’s programs even integrate Logos into your courses, teaching you how to use it effectively and giving you additional resources and training to help you dig deeper into Scripture and prepare for ministry.

What Will You Study in Our Online Ministry Degree?

In this program, you will take courses that cover a variety of topics including research, the Old and New Testaments, and theology. In addition to completing your core courses, you can customize your degree to your interests and needs by selecting 2 areas of study. Finally, you will complete a capstone that is designed to help you apply what you have learned to practical ministry settings.

As part of this program, you will complete both a divinity and a non-divinity area of study. Some of the available divinity areas of study include chaplaincy, church planting, homiletics, next generation ministry, and pastoral leadership.

For your non-divinity area of study, you can choose topics that range from business to education. The area of study that you choose is designed to complement your ministry area so that you can integrate your ministry training in a variety of settings.

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Areas of Study for the MA in Applied Ministry

As you pursue your MA in Applied Ministry, you’ll complete both a divinity and a non-divinity area of study. Check out your available options below!

Divinity Area of Study (9 Hours)

Non-Divinity Area of Study (9 Hours)

Choose 1 of the following subjects:

Applied Linguistics
Business
Christian History
Communication
Counseling
Early Childhood Education
Educational Leadership
Ethnomusicology
Exercise Science
Geographic Information Systems
Geography
Government
Linguistics
Mathematics
Music and Worship Studies
Online Learning
Psychology
Public and Community Health
Sport Management
Teaching English as a Second Language
Urban Education

Find out more about the specific courses available in each area of study!

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Tuition & Aid

At Liberty University, a private Christian education is less expensive than you think. Over the last 10 years, Liberty University’s Online Program has only raised its standard tuition costs by less than 5% – and most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.

To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for many divinity courses* all for one convenient fee.

*Electronic textbooks are not provided for PACO courses or courses that fall under departments outside the School of Divinity.

Grad & Postgrad Divinity Block Rate (9-15 credit hours)	$2,850
Grad & Postgrad Divinity Part Time (1-8.99 or over 15 credit hours)	$410/Credit
Military Grad & Postgrad Divinity Block Rate (9-15 credit hours)	$2,575
Military Grad & Postgrad Divinity Part Time (1-8.99 or over 15 credit hours)	$290/Credit

These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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Admission Information for Our MA in Applied Ministry

Admission Requirements

Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9596.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 2.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing. Applicants who have earned a master’s degree or at least 12 graduate credits from an accredited institution will be assessed on the basis of the master’s-level degree work.
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
Admission to this program also requires:
- The School of Divinity Questionnaire (login required).
- Submission of contact information (login required) for 1 pastoral recommender.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.

Preliminary Acceptance

If you are sending in a preliminary transcript for acceptance, you must:

Be in your final term and planning to start your master’s degree after the last day of class for your bachelor’s degree.
Complete a Bachelor’s Self-Certification Form confirming your completion date. You may download the form from the Forms and Downloads page or contact an admissions counselor to submit the form on your behalf.
Submit an official/unofficial transcript to confirm that you are in your final term. The preliminary transcript must show a minimum of 105 completed credit hours.
If you are a current Liberty University student completing your undergraduate degree, you will need to submit a Degree/Certificate Completion Application.
Send in an additional, final official transcript with a conferral date on it by the end of your first semester of enrollment in the new master’s degree.

Undergraduate Enrollment in Graduate Courses Policy

Transcript Policies

Unofficial College Transcript Policy

Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.

Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:

Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
Cumulative GPA
A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
Degree and date conferred (if applicable)

Official College Transcript Policy

An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.

If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.

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Available Benefits:

Tuition discounts – $290 per credit hour for graduate courses
Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder*
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)

*Not applicable to certificates.

These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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What Sets Us Apart?

Why Choose Liberty’s Applied Ministry Degree Online?

Get the Tools You Need for Ministry Success – Included with Your Program

What Will You Study in Our Online Ministry Degree?

Potential Career Opportunities

Featured Courses

Degree Information

Areas of Study for the MA in Applied Ministry

Divinity Area of Study (9 Hours)

Non-Divinity Area of Study (9 Hours)

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Tuition & Aid

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Admission Information for Our MA in Applied Ministry

Admission Requirements

Preliminary Acceptance

Undergraduate Enrollment in Graduate Courses Policy

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