Master of Theology (ThM) in Global and Intercultural Leadership Glean Insight into Diversity on a Worldwide Scale
Prepare to Lead in Global Ministry with Liberty’s Master of Theology (ThM) in Global and Intercultural Leadership
Liberty University’s online Master of Theology (ThM) in Global and Intercultural Leadership is a non-thesis track designed to help prepare you for a lifetime of ministry in international settings. Liberty University’s mission is to come alongside the local church in its quest to fulfill the Great Commission by training ministers to lead and share the Gospel worldwide.
Since the evangelical world has connected worldwide to reach new, previously unreachable fields of ministry, the goal of the online ThM in Global and Intercultural Leadership is to help you step outside of the Western worldview and learn how the Gospel can influence other cultures. Whether you are seeking a professional ministry career in another country, you want to teach, or want to grow in your current ministry outreach position, Liberty University’s online Master of Theology program can help prepare you to engage the global community in your future career and your everyday life.
Your officially conferred degree name will be Master of Theology (ThM) in Global and Intercultural Leadership.
*Some exclusions apply. Please refer to our exclusions page for more information.
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 Online Master of Theology (ThM) in Global and Intercultural Leadership?
Liberty University is one of the largest private, nonprofit universities in the nation and the largest university in Virginia. As part of our mission to Train Champions for Christ, Liberty University’s Master of Theology program professors are committed to preparing you for a career as they teach you from a biblical worldview. Liberty offers the solid, biblical foundation necessary to serve well in a ministry-related role.
After completing this program, you can have a firm foundation in contemporary applications of Christian principles and feel better prepared for international evangelism and a lifetime of Christian service.
What Will You Study in the Master of Theology in Global and Intercultural Leadership?
The Master of Theology degree program builds on the ministry training and experience of the Master of Divinity degree in preparation for full-time Christian service. Through courses in cultural anthropology, the history of global Christianity, and intercultural communication, the master of theology in global studies helps provide advanced preparation for those called to serve overseas or those planning to pursue degree programs at the doctoral level.
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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 postgraduate divinity courses
- Discounted divinity block rate – $2,575 per semester*
- 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.
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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