Religion (M.A.R.) - Next Generation Ministry
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Program Courses | ||
| APOL 500 | Introduction to Apologetics | 3 |
| BIBL 612 | Principles of Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
| CHHI 510 | Survey of the History of Christianity | 3 |
| DSMN 500 | Discipleship Ministries | 3 |
| DSMN 520 | Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| EVAN 525 | Contemporary Evangelism | 3 |
| GICE 500 | Global and Intercultural Engagement | 3 |
| HOMI 502 | Teaching in Christian Contexts | 3 |
| or HOMI 602 | Preaching to Change Lives | |
| NBST 516 | Introduction to the Life of Christ | 3 |
| NBST 517 | Introduction to the New Testament Church | 3 |
| OBST 516 | Introduction to the Pentateuch and Old Testament Historical Books | 3 |
| OBST 517 | Introduction to the Poetic and Prophetic Books | 3 |
| SEMI 505 | Introduction to Ministry Studies 1 | 3 |
| SEMI 510 | Tools for Ministry Studies | 3 |
| THEO 521 | Foundations of Christian Theology | 3 |
| THEO 522 | Essentials of Christian Theology | 3 |
| THEO 523 | Issues in Christian Theology | 3 |
| Total Hours | 51 | |
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SEMI 505 is required to be taken within the first semester for all students
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Next Generation Ministry Cognate | ||
| CHMN 500 | Foundational Leadership Models for Next Generation Ministry | 3 |
| CHMN 510 | Issues and Trends in Next Generation Ministry | 3 |
| CHMN 520 | Making Disciples for the Next Generation Ministry | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- Complete 60 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 7 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| DSMN 500 | Discipleship Ministries | 3 |
| OBST 515 | Old Testament Orientation I | 3 |
| EVAN 525 | Contemporary Evangelism | 3 |
| OBST 520 | Old Testament Orientation II | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| NBST 515 | New Testament Orientation I | 3 |
| RTCH 500 | Research, Writing, and Ministry Preparation 1 | 3 |
| DSMN 520 | Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| NBST 520 | New Testament Orientation II | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| GLST 500 | 3 | |
| NBST 610 | Hermeneutics | 3 |
| APOL 500 | Introduction to Apologetics | 3 |
| HOMI 500 | Preparation of the Sermon 2 | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| CHHI 520 | History of Christianity I | 3 |
| THEO 525 | Systematic Theology I | 3 |
| CHHI 525 | History of Christianity II | 3 |
| THEO 530 | Systematic Theology II | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| CHMN 500 | Foundational Leadership Models for Next Generation Ministry | 3 |
| CHMN 510 | Issues and Trends in Next Generation Ministry | 3 |
| CHMN 520 | Making Disciples for the Next Generation Ministry | 3 |
| Next Gen Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |