Chaplaincy (M.A.) - General
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2025 through summer 2026. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| BIBL 612 | Principles of Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
| CHPL 500 | Introduction to Chaplaincy Ministry | 3 |
| CHPL 598 | Spiritual and Professional Development of the Chaplain | 3 |
| CHPL 615 | Chaplain Ethics for Advisement and Pastoral Care | 3 |
| CHPL 655 | Chaplain Evangelism and Discipleship | 3 |
| PACO 505 | Introduction to Pastoral Care and Counseling | 3 |
| SEMI 505 | Introduction to Ministry Studies 1 | 3 |
| SEMI 510 | Tools for Ministry Studies | 3 |
| THEO 521 | Foundations of Christian Theology | 3 |
| Total Hours | 27 | |
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Students are required to take SEMI 505 within the first semester.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Cognate | ||
| CHPL 645 | Chaplain Resilient Leaders | 3 |
| CHPL 682 | Community Chaplaincy | 3 |
| CRIS 606 | Acute Stress, Grief and Trauma | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- Complete 36 hours
- A maximum of 50% of the program hours may be transferred if approved and allowable, including credit from an earned degree from Liberty University on the same academic level
- 2.0 GPA
- Degree must be completed within 5 years
- Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student’s anticipated graduation date
Program Offered in Online Format
| First Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| CHPL 500 | Introduction to Chaplaincy Ministry | 3 |
| CHPL 598 | Spiritual and Professional Development of the Chaplain | 3 |
| NBST 610 | Hermeneutics | 3 |
| PACO 500 | Introduction to Pastoral Counseling | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CHPL 615 | Chaplain Ethics for Advisement and Pastoral Care | 3 |
| CHPL 655 | Chaplain Evangelism and Discipleship | 3 |
| HOMI 601 | Foundations of Expository Teaching and Preaching | 3 |
| THEO 525 | Systematic Theology I | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| CHPL 645 | Chaplain Resilient Leaders | 3 |
| CHPL 682 | Community Chaplaincy | 3 |
| THEO 530 | Systematic Theology II | 3 |
| CRIS 606 | Acute Stress, Grief and Trauma | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |