MA in Church Multiplication
Become Equipped to Plant, Lead, and Multiply Churches with an MA in Church Multiplication
What if you could help launch a thriving church, transform a community, and expand God’s kingdom while being mentored by experienced ministry leaders? If you’re passionate about reaching people with the Gospel and want to become equipped for church planting, Liberty University’s Master of Arts (MA) in Church Multiplication can help prepare you to step into that calling.
This residential degree blends theological depth, practical strategy, and hands-on ministry training to help you become a dynamic church planter. You can study under theologians, pastors, and experienced church planters who have spent years researching and writing on the topic of church multiplication as well as helping to grow congregations. With courses focused on church planting contexts, methodologies, and the character of a church planter, you can gain the knowledge and skills to start, lead, and multiply churches in diverse communities.
More than just theory, this program connects you directly with real ministry settings and leaders. Through research, writing, and fieldwork, you can examine different models of church planting, explore how to apply biblical truth to today’s cultural landscape and build strategies for long-term ministry impact. Whether you’re hoping to plant a church, revitalize a struggling congregation, or lead in a missions-focused role, this degree can help equip you to change lives for Christ.
Are you ready to take the next step in your ministry journey? Train for church multiplication at Liberty University and start making a difference today.
Credit Hours
View CoursesNext start date: Aug 18, 2025
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Highlights
Highlights of Our Degrees
Hands-On Church Planting Experience
This degree goes beyond the classroom by integrating real-world ministry training. Through a dedicated church planting internship, you’ll engage with experienced church leaders, apply strategic models, and gain firsthand experience in launching and growing a church.
Study in the Freedom Tower
As a residential student, you’ll train in Liberty University’s 275-foot-tall Freedom Tower, home to one of the world’s largest religious studies and ministerial training schools. This state-of-the-art facility provides a dynamic learning environment, fostering academic and spiritual growth.
A Thriving Christian Community
You’ll be surrounded by like-minded students who share your passion for ministry. With diverse discipleship groups and mentorship opportunities, the residential experience can help you grow spiritually and build lifelong relationships.
Access to World-Class Ministry Resources
Our campus offers extensive theological resources, including the Jerry Falwell Library, cutting-edge research facilities, and ministry training centers. It is designed to support academic and spiritual development, with spaces for worship, study, and hands-on ministry preparation.
Career Potential
What Can You Do With An MA in Church Multiplication Degree?
Liberty University’s MA in Church Multiplication Degree can help prepare you to pursue the following occupations:
- Associate pastor
- Church planter
- Church planting network staff
- Missionary
- Pastor
- Professor
#4 Best College Campus in America
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education designed to help equip students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as the #4 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com.
Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Courses
What Will You Study in Our Church Multiplication Master’s Degree?
Through Liberty’s MA in Church Multiplication, you can build a strong theological foundation while gaining practical skills for launching and sustaining new churches. This program can help equip you with biblical knowledge, strategic insight, and hands-on experience to engage in church planting and multiplication.
You can study biblical interpretation and theological foundations in depth, helping you develop a firm grasp of Scripture and its application to ministry. You can also examine core doctrines and theological principles, helping ensure your church planting efforts are grounded in sound biblical teaching. Alongside this, you will explore the Church’s mission and the biblical mandate for evangelism, studying how to cultivate a disciple-making culture within a new congregation.
As you progress, your coursework will focus on a church planter’s calling and character, guiding you to reflect on your leadership style, spiritual maturity, and readiness for ministry. You can analyze different church planting contexts and methodologies, exploring how to adapt your approach to diverse communities, cultures, and demographic settings. These courses can help you develop strategic church planting models, teaching you how to assess a region’s needs, build a core team, and implement sustainable ministry practices.
Beyond the core curriculum, you’ll have the opportunity to tailor your degree with elective courses that align with your unique calling. Whether you want to explore advanced leadership principles, discipleship strategies, or specialized aspects of ministry, can help you expand your knowledge in order to enhance your church planting efforts.
The program culminates in a church planting internship, where you can apply what you’ve studied in a real-world ministry setting. This hands-on experience allows you to work alongside seasoned leaders, engage in practical ministry work, and develop church growth and multiplication strategies. Through this internship, you can gain invaluable insight into the challenges and rewards of planting a church, helping prepare you to step into leadership.
Featured MA in Church Multiplication Courses
BIBL 500 – Hermeneutics and Biblical Interpretation
DSMN 525 – The Great Commission: Evangelism and Biblical Multiplication
EVCP 610 – Church Planting Contexts and Methodologies
THEO 505 – Theological Foundations
Degree Information
- This program falls under the Liberty Theological Seminary
- View the Degree Completion Plan (coming soon)
- Check out our course catalog
- Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
BENEFITS
Why Choose Liberty for This Degree?
Be Mentored by Ministry Leaders Who’ve Been There
Step into a program guided by experienced faculty who have lived out the very ministry principles they teach. At Liberty, you’ll learn from pastors, authors, and church planters who have built ministries, navigated real-world challenges, and developed strategies that reflect both wisdom and action. Their insights go beyond textbooks, offering a blend of theological depth and practical application. Through this mentorship, you can gain tools to help shape your future in church leadership and multiplication.
Train in a Premier Center for Ministerial Development
Most of your training takes place in the Freedom Tower, Liberty’s flagship facility for theological education. This modern space is more than a classroom – it’s a hub for worship, prayer, study, and collaboration with like-minded peers and faculty. As part of one of the world’s largest divinity schools, you’ll have access to resources and opportunities that are difficult to find elsewhere. Your academic experience here is designed to strengthen both your mind and your ministry.
Thrive in a Community That Strengthens Your Calling
Joining Liberty means becoming part of a passionate, Christ-centered community devoted to spiritual growth and ministry preparation. The residential setting offers rich discipleship opportunities, mentorship relationships, and peer connections that can last a lifetime. Whether in the classroom, chapel, or dorms, you’ll find people who challenge you and walk with you as you pursue God’s call. This immersive environment can help you deepen your understanding of church planting while building a solid spiritual foundation.
Engage with a Global and Culturally Rich Student Body
Prepare for ministry in diverse settings by studying alongside students from all 50 states and over 75 countries. Liberty’s culturally varied campus creates space for meaningful dialogue, diverse perspectives, and broader ministry insight. These interactions can sharpen your ability to lead across cultural and denominational lines – an essential skill in today’s globalized world. Through this experience, you can become better equipped to serve both local congregations and international communities.
Admissions
How Do You Become a Master’s in Church Multiplication Student?
Every application is reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and all applicants must submit the following documents and meet the minimum requirements for admission:
- Admission application
- Official transcripts showing a regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 2.0 GPA for admission in good standing
- John W. Rawlings School of Divinity Questionnaire
- Pastoral recommender contact information
- Self-certification form (for students who are in the final term of their bachelor’s degree)
- Current Liberty undergraduate students seeking preliminary acceptance into a graduate program must complete a degree completion application through their ASIST account
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