MA in Humanitarian Action – Women & Children’s Advocacy Be an Advocate for Change
Champion Women’s and Children’s Rights with Liberty’s MA in Humanitarian Action and Human Rights – Women’s and Children’s Care and Advocacy
Women and children face unique challenges that often leave them vulnerable to oppression and exploitation. With Liberty University’s Master of Arts (MA) in Humanitarian Action and Human Rights – Women’s and Children’s Care and Advocacy, you can study how to protect and assist women and children facing dangerous situations and human rights violations.
This degree is designed to help equip you with practical, hands-on skills for use in a variety of humanitarian action roles – whether you want to shape human rights policy or serve on the front lines helping people in crisis. As you pursue your graduate degree in advocacy, you’ll explore how to handle the major social challenges of today in a manner that is grounded in biblical truth. You will also see how the local church is uniquely positioned to assist those in the greatest need.
In particular, you can prepare to address issues that are especially pertinent to women and children – including human trafficking, domestic violence, abuse, neglect, and the sanctity of human life. Our women’s and children’s advocacy degree program can help provide the tools you need to rescue and rehabilitate those who are suffering. By studying a well-rounded approach to humanitarian action, you can gain the knowledge, skills, and values needed to serve in many different capacities – from crafting government legislation to interacting face-to-face with victims of trauma and oppression.
Partner with us and prepare to help women and children around the world work toward a brighter, safer future.
Your officially conferred degree name will be Master of Arts (MA) in Humanitarian Action and Human Rights – Women’s and Children’s Care and Advocacy.
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 a Women’s and Children’s Care and Advocacy Degree Program?
We’ve designed our graduate degree in advocacy and human rights to give you maximum flexibility. This program is offered 100% online with 8-week courses and no set login times. Whether you’re a parent, a working professional, or have other important commitments outside of school, you’ll have the freedom to pursue your degree without putting your life on hold.
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 MA in Humanitarian Action and Human Rights – Women and Child Advocacy Degree Online?
In this program, you’ll study crisis and first responder training, intercultural communication, human rights law, and theological foundations for humanitarian action and human rights. You’ll also explore the history of U.S.-based and global emergency responses as well as the unique role of the church and faith-based non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in handling these crises. From there, you can examine how to steer and guide civil society, government, and international institutions toward using their power to protect and advance the rights of the oppressed.
Additionally, you will take a sequence of specialization courses that offer an in-depth look at women’s and children’s care and advocacy. You can also learn how to support and champion the rights of other vulnerable populations, such as those suffering from disabilities.
In particular, you’ll take a look at:
- Interventions made to support women and children in crisis
- Social stratification, group marginalization, racial/ethnic identities, gender inequality, disability discrimination, and other multicultural issues that impact human services efforts
- Various protection systems used to aid women, children, and vulnerable populations
- Ways that the church and faith-based NGOs can assist women and children who are facing the dark reality of abandonment, exploitation, and abuse
Lastly, you will complete a capstone course that can help you synthesize and apply your knowledge to real-life situations. That way, you can be better equipped to step into the field and start making a difference in your community – and beyond.
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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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Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $290 per credit hour for part-time graduate and postgraduate divinity courses
- Discounted divinity block rate – $2,575 per semester*
- 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)
*Credits taken below 9 and above 15 credit hours per semester are charged at the part-time rate.
**Not applicable to certificates, postgraduate, or doctoral programs.
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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