MA in Christian Leadership Equipping Leaders for Faithful Service and Transformative Ministry

36
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Transform Your Ministry with Our Online MA in Christian Leadership
Embark on a transformative journey with Liberty University’s Master of Arts (MA) in Christian Leadership. This program is designed to help empower you to grow spiritually and professionally, helping you work to make an impact in your community and beyond. You can be guided by Spirit-filled faculty who are dedicated to fostering the fruit of the Spirit within you through active engagement in coursework and meaningful interactions.
The MA in Christian Leadership can help prepare you to provide spiritual leadership across various church and organizational settings, aligning with the mission and vision of the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity and Liberty Theological Seminary. Through this program, you can have the opportunity to engage in diverse Christian leadership roles, whether as a vocation or avocation. By integrating liberal arts disciplines like biblical and cultural studies, the program can help enhance your ability to communicate knowledge effectively and uphold high standards in any venue you serve. Prepare to lead with confidence and make a lasting impact with an MA in Christian Leadership from Liberty University.






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- Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
- Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree
Why Choose Liberty’s Online Master’s in Christian Leadership Degree?
Choosing our Christian leadership master’s degree means selecting a program that is uniquely designed to foster your spiritual and professional growth. At Liberty, our faculty and staff are deeply committed to your development. Additionally, our Christian leadership online master’s degree is designed to help meet the needs of students from various educational backgrounds. Whether you have just completed your undergraduate studies or are a professional looking to further your education, our program offers a graduate-level education that is both accessible and impactful. This inclusivity helps ensure that you receive a well-rounded education that can help prepare you for various leadership roles.
With our master’s in Christian leadership online, you are not just earning a degree; you can start your journey to help make a difference in the church and society. This program can help equip you to provide spiritual leadership in various settings, from churches to nonprofit organizations. This versatility may help open doors to numerous career opportunities, allowing you to pursue your calling with confidence and competence.
Furthermore, Liberty’s online program format allows you to balance your studies with your personal and professional responsibilities. As long as you meet assignment deadlines, you can complete your coursework at your own pace, making it easier to integrate your education with your busy life. This flexibility is ideal for working professionals who are looking to advance their careers without putting their lives on hold.
What Will You Study in Our Online MA in Christian Leadership Degree?
During our online Master of Arts in Christian Leadership program, you can delve into various aspects of leadership rooted in Christian principles. This program is designed to help you on your journey to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to lead effectively within your community, church, or organization.
First, you can explore the biblical foundations of leadership by studying examples and principles from the Bible, helping you gain an understanding of how to apply these timeless truths in today’s context. You can examine the lives of various leaders within Scripture, drawing lessons and strategies that are relevant to modern-day leadership challenges.
The program can then guide you through an analysis of the life and character of leaders. You can learn about the personal and spiritual development essential for effective leadership. This includes gaining an understanding of the importance of character, integrity, and spiritual discipline in maintaining a strong and credible leadership presence.
As you progress, you can learn how to engage in team leadership and conflict resolution. Here, you can work to gain practical skills in managing teams and fostering a collaborative environment. This part of the program is crucial for studying how to navigate and mediate disputes while maintaining harmony and productivity within your team or organization. You can also study how to develop and articulate a clear vision and mission for your ministry or organization. This involves strategic planning skills that ensure your leadership efforts are aligned with your overarching goals and values.
Another key component is the art of developing leaders. You will study how to mentor and develop others, empowering them to take on leadership roles. This includes creating effective training programs and fostering an environment that encourages growth and leadership potential in others.
In addition to leadership-specific courses, you will have the opportunity to deepen your understanding of the Bible through courses in both the Old Testament and New Testament. These courses provide comprehensive overviews of biblical texts, themes, and interpretations, enhancing your scriptural knowledge and its application to leadership. Finally, you will explore systematic theology, where you will study the organized and coherent presentation of Christian doctrines. This course can help you understand the core beliefs of Christianity and how to present and defend those beliefs.
Potential Career Opportunities
- Associate pastor
- Church administrator
- Executive pastor
- Nonprofit ministry leader
- Small group pastor
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Degree Information
- This program falls under the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity.
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Degree Completion Plan

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Tuition & Aid
Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
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) | $2,750 |
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Grad & Postgrad Divinity Part Time (1-8.99 or over 15 credit hours) | $395/Credit |
Military Grad & Postgrad Divinity Block Rate (9-15 credit hours) | $2,475 |
Military Grad & Postgrad Divinity Part Time (1-8.99 or over 15 credit hours) | $275/Credit |
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Admission Information for Liberty’s Master’s in Christian Leadership Online
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.
Dual Enrollment
Please see the Online Dual Enrollment page for information about starting graduate courses while finishing your bachelor’s degree.
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.
Admissions Office Contact Information
Liberty University Online Admissions Verification
1971 University Blvd.
Lynchburg, VA 24515

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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 – $275 per credit hour for part-time graduate and postgraduate divinity courses
- Discounted divinity block rate – $2,475 per semester*
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)**
- 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.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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