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Liberty University's Bachelor of Science in Religion program provides you with a solid foundation from which to understand the fundamentals of the Bible, Christianity, Christian theology and the Christian church, preparing you to effectively serve in ministry, whether you are or desire to become a pastor, ministry support staff, teacher, missionary or evangelist. Additionally, you will gain a rich understanding of the origin and contents of the Bible and will grasp its importance to the Christian faith. You will be equipped to use the Bible in dealing with contemporary issues in ministry, developing excellent oral and written communication skills that are key to effectively communicating in both personal and professional ministry environments. Graduates of this program are fully prepared to fulfill the Great Commission in a wide range of church ministry positions, as well as advanced studies at the graduate or seminary level.

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Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary's Master of Arts in Christian Leadership program prepares men and women to serve the church in a variety of leadership positions. Courses provide students with a solid understanding of biblical leadership principles and strategies, equipping them to effectively serve in leadership positions. The degree is grounded in a core of specialized courses that provide students with an in-depth biblical foundation to supply the values, knowledge and skills needed to effectively serve in church ministry.

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Liberty Theological Seminary's Master of Arts in Discipleship Ministries program is designed to meet the growing need of ministry leaders in churches across the country seeking specialized training in the area of Christian discipleship. Courses provide students with a strong understanding of biblical leadership principles and strategies specific to small group settings to train up disciples within their local churches. This program is well-suited for associate pastors, discipleship pastors, small group pastors and Christian education pastors.

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Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary's Master of Arts in Evangelism and Church Planting program prepares students to serve the church as staff and leaders for ministry in evangelism and church planting. This program is specifically suited to individuals who are seeking to lead in church planting, localized evangelism and church growth. Specialized courses provide students with in-depth, biblical training to supply the values, knowledge and skills needed to effectively serve the church in an evangelistic capacity.

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Liberty University's Master of Arts in Human Services with a concentration in Christian Ministries is designed for you to master the study of human behavior in a ministry environment. You will expand your knowledge of strategic-driven ministries, study the ministry of teaching and communication, as well as focus on your core interests such as youth or student ministries. The program is grounded in a core of specialized courses offered through Liberty's Center for Counseling and Family Studies.

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Liberty University's Master of Arts in Marketplace Chaplaincy program prepares servant leaders to be wise, faithful stewards of the Gospel, developing very specific ministry skills, strategies and Christian character traits relevant for successful ministry in an institutional chaplaincy setting. Students will examine the theological and cultural issues of a formal and informal ministry setting. Students will observe the similarities and differences among the various types of chaplaincies, giving careful attention to ministry in religiously pluralistic, multicultural and multi-staff environments. Some of these settings may include corrections facilities/prisons, geriatric/eldercare homes, emergency response arenas, hospitals and workplace/industrial settings.

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Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary's Master of Arts in Theological Studies program is geared toward individuals seeking an introductory graduate degree in religion for service in a supportive role in their local church. Courses include surveys of the Old and New Testament and systemic theology, providing students with a solid foundation from which to understand the fundamentals of the Bible, Christianity, Christian theology, and the Christian church. This program is well-suited for pastors, Christian educators, informed lay leaders, and pastors' wives.

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Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary's Master of Arts in Religion program provides students with intensive study in the scriptures and the essential truths of the Christian faith. This program is geared toward individuals seeking an introductory graduate degree in religion, providing students with a solid foundation from which to understand the fundamentals of the Bible, Christianity, Christian theology and the Christian church. Courses are well-suited for pastors, Christian educators, informed lay leaders, and pastors' wives who wish to have a firm scriptural undergirding for service in a supportive role in their local church to fulfill the Great Commission. Masters of Arts in Religion students must choose a specialization.

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Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary's Master of Arts in Religion with a concentration in Biblical Studies provides you with intensive study in the Old and New Testament and the essential truths of the Christian faith. Through the Biblical Studies concentration, you will study in-depth your choice of classes in the Old and New Testament, giving you a broad range of understanding of the Scriptures across the Bible. This program is geared toward individuals seeking an introductory graduate degree in religion, and provides a solid foundation from which to understand the fundamentals of the Bible, Christianity, Christian theology and the Christian church.

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Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary's Master of Arts in Religion with a concentration in Church Ministries provides you with intensive study in the Old and New Testament and the essential truths of the Christian faith, while specifically delving further into your choice of ministry study. You can choose from a plethora of classes in New or Old Testament study, youth, discipleship or worship ministries, Christian leadership; missions, pastoral studies or pastoral counseling. This program is geared toward individuals seeking an introductory graduate degree in religion, and provides a solid foundation from which to understand the fundamentals of the Bible, Christianity, Christian theology and the Christian church.

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Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary's Master of Arts in Religion with a concentration in Discipleship Ministries is designed to meet the growing need of ministry leaders in churches across the country seeking specialized training in the area of Christian discipleship to fulfill the Great Commission. This concentration provide students with a strong understanding of biblical leadership principles and strategies specific to small group settings to train up disciples within their local churches. This program is geared toward individuals seeking an introductory graduate degree in religion, and provides a solid foundation from which to understand the fundamentals of the Bible, Christianity, Christian theology and the Christian church.

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Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary's Master of Arts in Religion with a concentration in Evangelism and Church Planting provides you with intensive study in the scriptures and the essential truths of the Christian faith, while specifically studying strategies for evangelism and church planting worldwide. This program is geared toward individuals seeking an introductory graduate degree in religion, and provides a solid foundation from which to understand the fundamentals of the Bible, Christianity, Christian theology and the Christian church.

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Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary's Master of Arts in Religion in Intercultural Studies program provides students with intensive study in the scriptures and the essential truths of the Christian faith. This program is geared toward individuals seeking an introductory graduate degree in religion, providing students with a solid foundation from which to understand the fundamentals of the Bible, Christianity, Christian theology, and the Christian church. Courses provide students training in the biblical and theological basis for mission, exposure to the realities of culture, worldview, and world religions, as well as the tools to offer a faithful presentation of the Gospel and Scriptures that is relevant to the world's diverse cultural contexts.

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Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary's Master of Arts in Religion with a concentration in Christian Leadership provides you with intensive study in the scriptures and the essential truths of the Christian faith, while focusing on your leadership development to fulfill the Great Commission. Through the Christian Leadership concentration, you will fully understand the biblical foundations of leadership, as well as master skills in conflict resolution and how to live as a leader. This program is geared toward individuals seeking an introductory graduate degree in religion and provides a solid foundation from which to understand the fundamentals of the Bible, Christianity, Christian theology and the Christian church.

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Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary's Master of Arts in Religion with a concentration in Pre-Pastoral provides you with intensive study in the scriptures and the essential truths of the Christian faith, while specifically studying skills needed in the Pastoral role. You will master church history, church administration and biblical theology, as well as face an in-depth study of discipleship ministries, church growth strategies, pastoral counseling, and ethics. This program is geared toward individuals seeking an introductory graduate degree in religion, and provides a solid foundation from which to understand the fundamentals of the Bible, Christianity, Christian theology and the Christian church.

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Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary's Master of Divinity program is the standard professional degree for ministry. Specifically designed to help men and women prepare for professional Christian ministry in local church and para-church settings, this program provides students with in-depth study of biblical leadership principles and strategies and intensive study in the scriptures and essential truths of the Christian faith. Emphasis is placed on understanding and utilizing the core values, knowledge and skills needed to effectively serve in a variety of pastoral roles. This degree program is also well-suited for students looking to meet the requirements to serve as military chaplains for certain branches of the armed services. Master of Divinity students must choose a concentration of study.

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Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary's Master of Divinity program is the standard professional degree for ministry. This 72-hour M.Div. prepares you to become a military chaplain or servant leader. As a student in the M.Div. program, you will learn to be a wise, faithful steward of the gospel while developing specific ministry skills, strategies and Christian character traits relevant for successful ministry in a military or institutional chaplaincy setting. In this program you will examine the theological and cultural issues relevant for formal and informal chaplaincy settings. You will also observe the similarities and differences among the various types of chaplaincies, giving careful attention to ministry in religiously pluralistic, multicultural and multi-staff environments. Some of these settings may include service as a military chaplain, or in corrections facilities/prisons, geriatric/eldercare homes, emergency response arenas, hospitals and workplace/industrial settings.

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Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary's Master of Divinity program is the standard professional degree for ministry. The Master of Divinity in Missional Studies is specifically designed to help you prepare for professional Christian ministry in local church and para-church settings, while focusing on discipleship and spiritual growth. This concentration provide students with a strong understanding of biblical leadership principles and strategies specific to small group settings to train up disciples within their local churches. This program provides students with in-depth study of biblical leadership principles and strategies, and intensive study in the scriptures and essential truths of the Christian faith, as well as Greek and Hebrew language study. Emphasis is placed on understanding and utilizing the core values, knowledge, and skills needed to effectively serve in a variety of pastoral roles. This degree program is also well-suited for students looking to meet the requirements to serve as military chaplains for certain branches of the armed services.

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Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary's Master of Divinity program is the standard professional degree for ministry. The Master of Divinity in Professional Ministries is specifically designed to help you prepare for professional Christian ministry in local church and para-church settings, while focusing on evangelism and church planting strategies. This program provides students with in-depth study of biblical leadership principles and strategies, and intensive study in the scriptures and essential truths of the Christian faith, as well as Greek and Hebrew language study. Emphasis is placed on understanding and utilizing the core values, knowledge and skills needed to effectively serve in a variety of pastoral roles. This degree program is also well-suited for students looking to meet the requirements to serve as military chaplains for certain branches of the armed services.

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The Master of Divinity in Theological Studies is geared towards equipping church leaders to fully support the local church. Students will develop an in-depth study of biblical leadership principles and strategies, as well as delve into an intense study of the scriptures and essential tools for the Christian Faith.

Potential Career Options

• Military Chaplain
• Senior Pastor

Key points:

• Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for three years in a row
• Rated as one of the Best Distance Learning Graduate Schools by Get Educated.com
• Nationally renowned Seminary and Professional Studies program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
• Most cost-effective, accredited online Seminary program offered by a national educational institution
• Nationally acclaimed Seminary faculty teaching online courses

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Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary's Master of Religious Education program is the professional theological degree in Christian education and discipleship ministries, and is well-suited for individuals seeking a broad, foundational graduate degree in church ministry. This program is designed to equip men and women called by God to serve as professional Christian workers in such capacities as associate pastor, discipleship pastor and small group pastor, as well as other positions that require a general knowledge of church educational programs and discipleship ministries.