MA in Global and Intercultural Leadership | Linguistics

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Connect with People Across Cultural and Language Borders with Liberty’s Master’s in Global and Intercultural Leadership Online – Linguistics

Our world is becoming increasingly globalized and interconnected – which means people from different cultures are interacting and sharing ideas and traditions more than ever before. One important aspect of living in a multicultural society is linguistic diversity. With so many languages being spoken in today’s world – and with people from different linguistic backgrounds constantly coming into contact with each other – having a foundational understanding of linguistics can be a valuable asset as you pursue a career in the global workforce.

Liberty University’s online Master of Arts (MA) in Global and Intercultural Leadership – Linguistics degree can help provide you with an in-depth knowledge of intercultural communication, global engagement, and the building blocks of language. In this program, you’ll have the opportunity to analyze linguistic data across several world languages, allowing you to see how these languages differ and what patterns they have in common. By understanding how human language works, you can become better equipped to connect with people from a variety of regional and cultural backgrounds.

Our global and intercultural leadership graduate program also explores the effects of globalization and ways to meet the needs of our culturally diverse world. By pursuing the linguistics specialization, you can train specifically for jobs in language acquisition or translation. You can also gain hands-on experience by completing an internship, giving you the chance to apply what you’ve learned in a real-world setting and develop practical skills that can help bolster your résumé.

Whether you want to pursue a career domestically or abroad, our master’s in global and intercultural leadership online can help you understand the unique dynamics of living and working in multicultural contexts. Partner with us and see where a global leadership and linguistics master’s degree can take you!

Your officially conferred degree name will be Master of Arts (MA) in Global and Intercultural Leadership – Linguistics.

*Some exclusions apply. Please refer to our exclusions page for more information.

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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 Master of Global and Intercultural Leadership Online Linguistics Degree?

At Liberty, we’re committed to helping you gain the knowledge, values, and skills essential for impacting the world. Our professors have years of experience in fields related to nonprofit work, international development, human rights advocacy, disaster relief, and refugee aid. With their guidance, you can prepare to work with diverse groups of people and address important global challenges facing today’s world.

Maybe you’re worried that going back to school will get in the way of your other priorities – like your family, job, and community. At Liberty, we have just what you need! Our online courses have no set login times, so you can fit your coursework into your schedule. Additionally, you can complete the MA in Global and Intercultural Leadership – Linguistics degree online saving you time and money.

We want you to be confident that the education you receive is of the highest quality. Liberty is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) – and our John W. Rawlings School of Divinity is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). You can rest assured that our degree programs have met rigorous academic standards and accreditation requirements.

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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 Master’s in Global and Intercultural Leadership – Linguistics Degree Program?

This program is broken down into 2 parts: core global and Intercultural Leadership courses and the linguistics specialization. Within the core courses, you’ll explore topics such as cultural anthropology, the history and theory of global engagement, and intercultural communication. In addition, you will examine the power of story and communication in predominantly oral cultures and learn how to contextualize various ideas for people from diverse cultural backgrounds. You’ll also have the choice between a world religions course or an introductory course on Islam. Your internship will help tie together the various topics you’ve studied by giving you the chance to put your global engagement skills to the test in a hands-on setting.

Within the linguistics specialization, you’ll have 2 different tracks to choose from in order to customize your degree. If you are new to this field and do not have undergraduate coursework in linguistics, you can complete Option 1 – which includes courses in applied language studies, analysis of world language, and advanced semantics and pragmatics. This track can help you gain a foundational knowledge of linguistics while introducing you to some advanced topics.

If you have prior undergraduate coursework in linguistics, Option 1 is also available to you – or you can choose Option 2, which is designed to build on your knowledge to help you gain a more advanced understanding of linguistics. This track covers advanced semantics, pragmatics, phonetics, and phonology. Option 2 is likely the best option for you if you’ve completed previous studies in linguistics and want to take your knowledge further.

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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.

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

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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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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. *Please note: the MA in Christian Apologetics requires a 2.5 GPA for admission in good standing.
- 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.

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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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*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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