Master of Arts in Applied Ministry (M.A.)

Master of Arts in Applied Ministry (M.A.)

Purpose

The Master of Arts in Applied Ministry program prepares individuals for a variety of ministry positions within church and parachurch settings. Careful consideration is given to the influence that the gospel has on life, work, and ministry endeavors. The degree takes a three-pronged approach in educating its majors in the foundations of Christianity, principles and practice of Christian ministry, and additional non-Divinity specialization.

Program Learning Outcomes

The student will be able to:

  • Articulate a biblical rationale for formational gospel-centered ministry that draws on the literature of the disciplines as they relate to biblical ministry principles.
  • Apply key integrated principles, skills, and strategies necessary for ministry implementation and leadership in contemporary ministry settings.
  • Explore formational ministry principles and strategies that relate to the modern-day ministry practitioner.

Program Specific Admission Requirements

In addition to the general admission procedures, applicants to the Master of Arts in Applied Ministry (M.A.) program must meet the following requirements:

  1. Earned baccalaureate degree or its equivalent (in any field) from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (e.g., SACSCOC, TRACS, ABHE, etc.). Applicants who hold a prior degree from an unaccredited institution may be considered for admission on Academic Caution.
  2. Contact information for one (1) Pastoral Recommendation.
  3. Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale)
  4. School of Divinity Questionnaire

Transfer Credit

Transfer hours may not exceed 50% credit hours of the program. Transfer credits are considered on a case-by-case basis and must have been completed as M.A. course work within the previous ten (10) years from a regionally accredited program to be accepted. Courses must have a grade of B- or higher to be eligible for consideration for transfer credit. Correspondence studies or life experiences will not be accepted for transfer credit. Credits from a prior degree earned through Liberty University are considered transfer credits.

Delivery Format: Online Only

Divinity Area of Study (Required)

Select 9 credit hours from a divinity area of study below. All applicable prerequisites must be met. 

Chaplaincy

CHPL 500Introduction to Chaplaincy Ministry3
CHPL 598Spiritual and Professional Development of the Chaplain3
A 600 level CHPL course for which all prerequisites have been met3
Total Hours9

Church Ministry in the Digital Age

CLCM 510Constructing a Theology of Networks for the Digital Age3
CLCM 520Spiritual Formation in the Digital Age3
CLCM 530Creating Christian Community Online3
CLCM 540Introduction to Ministry in the Digital Age3
Total Hours12

 Church Planting

EVCP 500Theological Foundations for Church Planting3
EVCP 510The Calling and Character of the Church Planter3
EVCP 610Church Planting Contexts and Methodologies3
Total Hours9

Discipleship and Church Ministry

500-600 level DSMN or CHMN not already completed in the program3
500-600 level DSMN or CHMN not already completed in the program3
500-600 level DSMN or CHMN not already completed in the program3
Total Hours9

Global and Intercultural Leadership

500-600 level GICE course not already completed in the program3
500-600 level GICE course not already completed in the program3
500-600 level GICE course not already completed in the program3
Total Hours9

Homiletics

HOMI 500Preparation of the Sermon3
HOMI 605Expository Preaching3
Choose one of the following:3
HOMI 612
Evangelistic Preaching
HOMI 670
Preaching from the Old Testament
HOMI 675
Preaching from the New Testament
Total Hours9

Humanitarian Action and Human Rights

CLCM 501Faith-Based Humanitarian Action and Leadership Survey3
CLCM 600Organizing a Faith-Based Humanitarian Response3
THEO 615Theological Foundations for Humanitarian Action and Human Rights3
Total Hours9

Leadership

LEAD 510Biblical Foundations of Leadership3
500-600 level LEAD courses not already completed in the program3
500-600 level LEAD courses not already completed in the program3
Total Hours9

Next Generation Ministry

CHMN 500Foundational Leadership Models for Next Generation Ministry3
CHMN 510Issues and Trends in Next Generation Ministry3
CHMN 520Making Disciples for the Next Generation Ministry3
Total Hours9

Pastoral Leadership

EVAN 500Spiritual Factors of Growing Churches3
EVAN 670Strategic Prayer and Spiritual Warfare3
LEAD 625Preventing Ministry Failure3
Total Hours9

Non-Divinity Area of Study (Required)

Select 9 credit hours from a non-divinity area of study below. All applicable prerequisites must be met.

Applied Linguistics

TESL 600Introduction to TESL3
TESL 630Applied Linguistics I3
TESL 633Applied Linguistics II3
Total Hours9

Business

500-600 level BMAL, BUSI, or MGMT course3
500-600 level BMAL, BUSI, or MGMT course3
500-600 level BMAL, BUSI, or MGMT course3
Total Hours9

Christian History

HIST 501Historical Methods3
HIUS 530American Christian Heritage3
HIEU 566Protestant Reformation3
Total Hours9

Communication

500-600 level COMS course3
500-600 level COMS course3
500-600 level COMS course3
Total Hours9

Counseling

500-600 level CRIS, LIFC, HSMF, MILT, or PACO course3
500-600 level CRIS, LIFC, HSMF, MILT, or PACO course3
500-600 level CRIS, LIFC, HSMF, MILT, or PACO course3
Total Hours9

Early Childhood Education

Choose three of the following:9
EDEC 653
Current Issues in Early Childhood Education
EDEC 655
Organization and Administration of Pre-Schools
EDEC 670
Curriculum and Methods for Early Childhood Education
EDUC 501
Advanced Child Development
Total Hours9

Educational Leadership

Choose three of the following:9
EDUC 638
Leadership in Educational Technology
EDUC 642
Leadership and Supervision in Education
EDUC 643
Contemporary Issues in Educational Policy
EDUC 644
School Leadership in Diverse Settings
Total Hours9

Ethnomusicology

500-600 level ETHM course3
500-600 level ETHM course3
500-600 level ETHM course3
Total Hours9

Exercise Science

500-600 level EXSC course3
500-600 level EXSC course3
500-600 level EXSC course3
Total Hours9

Geography

GEOG 501Research Methods3
GEOG 510Human Geography3
500-600 level GEOG elective3
Total Hours9

Geographic Information Systems

GEOG 502Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)3
GEOG 640Remote Sensing3
GEOG 642GIS for Disaster Management3
Total Hours9

Government

500-600 level CJUS, INTL, NSEC, PSCI, PPOG, PADM, or PPOL course3
500-600 level CJUS, INTL, NSEC, PSCI, PPOG, PADM, or PPOL course3
500-600 level CJUS, INTL, NSEC, PSCI, PPOG, PADM, or PPOL course3
Total Hours9

Linguistics

LANG 500Applied Language Studies3
LANG 501Analysis of World Language3
500-600 level LING elective3
Total Hours9

Mathematics

500 level MATH course3
500 level MATH course3
500 level MATH course3
Total Hours9

Music and Worship Studies

500-600 level ETHM, MUSC, WRSP, or WMUS course3
500-600 level ETHM, MUSC, WRSP, or WMUS course3
500-600 level ETHM, MUSC, WRSP, or WMUS course3
Total Hours9

Online Learning

Choose three of the following:9
EDUC 629
Technology and Diversity
EDUC 631
Foundations of Educational Technology and Online Learning
EDUC 633
Principles of Design and Management in Educational Technology and Online Learning
EDUC 639
Trends and Issues in Educational Technology
Total Hours9

Public and Community Health

500-600 level HLTH course3
500-600 level HLTH course3
500-600 level HLTH course3
Total Hours9

Psychology

500-600 level PSYC course3
500-600 level PSYC course3
500-600 level PSYC course3
Total Hours9

Sport Management

500-600 level SMGT or TOUR course3
500-600 level SMGT or TOUR course3
500-600 level SMGT or TOUR course3
Total Hours9

Teaching English as a Second Language

TESL 600Introduction to TESL3
TESL 602Curriculum, Testing, and Assessment3
TESL 603Teaching Grammar, Lexicon, and Pronunciation3
Total Hours9

Urban Education

Choose three of the following:9
EDUC 540
Historical Perspectives in Urban Education
EDUC 542
Culturally Responsive Teaching
EDUC 543
Urban Schools and Communities
EDUC 544
Research in Urban Education
Total Hours9
  • Parachurch Ministry Leadership
  • Associate/Youth Pastor
  • Social Media Ministry
  • Community Outreach Programming
  • Urban and Rescue Mission Ministries
  • Humanitarian Service & Crisis Relief
  • Homeschooling Program Leadership
  • Chaplaincy
  • Marriage and Family Ministry
  • Sports and Camp Ministry Leadership
  • Children’s Ministry
  • Discipleship and Formation Leadership
  • Women’s Ministry Director
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