MASTER’S PROGRAMS
MASTER of ARTS IN BIBLICAL STUDIES
MASTER of ARTS IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY
MASTER of ARTS IN GLOBAL STUDIES
MASTER of DIVINITY
MASTER of DIVINITY
The Master of Divinity (M.Div.) has been the go-to ministry degree for generations of men and women who want to be fully prepared for all that God has called them to do. This degree program is a mix of biblical, theological, and practical courses taught by men and women with solid academic credentials and years of ministry experience. Graduates will be prepared to serve as pastors, chaplains, Christian educators, and senior-level church staff.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
• Full M.Div. degree available on campus or online
• 75-credit-hour M.Div. with 16 different ministry specializations
• 90-credit-hour M.Div. with biblical languages
• Scholarships available to qualified students
• Intentional balance between academic rigor and practical application
“I think the secret to an enriching academic experience is not necessarily found in the institution’s theological training but rather in its commitment to come alongside the local church. I so enjoyed my time at Liberty because every professor trains their students with the local church’s mission in mind. I felt loved, challenged, equipped, and ultimately sent out in confidence to help change the world for Christ!”
CALEB TARPLEY (2021), Middle School Pastor Thomas Road Baptist Church
MASTER of ARTS IN BIBLICAL STUDIES
The Master of Arts in Biblical Studies (M.A.B.S.) program is designed to equip you with advanced research skills in interpretation, history, and biblical languages. Students will study the biblical text in its historical context while interacting with both historical and contemporary approaches to interpretation. The program includes a minimum of 18 semester hours of study in Greek and Hebrew and culminates in a research-oriented thesis. Students will be equipped for a number of potential vocations, such as pastor, Bible teacher, college professor, or author. Graduates of the program will also be qualified to pursue doctoral-level work in the field of biblical studies.
60 HOURS
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
• Thesis required
• Minimum 18 hours in biblical languages
• 9 hours of electives available
“You can’t teach what you don’t know. This line summarizes why I decided to pursue my Master of Arts in Biblical Studies. I believe that our church leaders need to be equipped to properly handle the Word of God and be able to teach it to others. My time in the program has deepened both my knowledge of the Bible and my love for God. Each professor here demonstrates a reverence for the Lord that comes through in their teaching. They are professors [who] love the Lord and care about the students they teach.”
SALLY COX (2023), Associate Student Minister First Baptist Church Broken Arrow
MASTER of ARTS IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY
Our Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (M.A.C.M.) degree is specifically designed with the busy Christian ministry leader in mind. It provides a solid biblical/theological foundation and builds upon this with practical ministry courses that touch every facet of church ministry. This degree program provides each student with a set of ministry skills that translate directly into a variety of ministry settings.
36
HOURS
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
• Offered on campus and online
• Transfer in up to 50% of the total degree credits
• Monday-only scheduling of courses so students can maintain ministry responsibilities while completing the degree on campus
• Potential for full-time students to complete the degree in three semesters
“Each M.A.C.M. course supplemented my role within the local church, allowing me to build upon the ministry foundation that had already been laid. I was able to take the material being taught by my professors and immediately apply it in a ministry setting. This degree has helped me better love God, love people, and make disciples.”
EMMA HENSLEY (2024), Elementary Ministry Assistant Director Thomas Road Baptist ChurchMASTER of ARTS IN GLOBAL STUDIES
Our world is becoming increasingly globalized and interconnected. Because of this, it is vital that you understand how to communicate with people across borders, regions, and cultures. In the Master of Arts in Global Studies (M.A.G.S.) program, you will examine biblical, historical, and theoretical foundations for global engagement and be better equipped to meet the needs of our diverse world.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
• Key courses:
• Intercultural Communication
• Cultural Anthropology
• Orality & the Power of Story
• Contextualization & Global Thought
• Marketplace Strategies
• Global studies internship – cross-cultural interaction and service that may be completed locally or globally
• A thesis option through electives for students who plan to pursue doctoral studies
• Scholarships available for qualified students
• Career opportunities:
• Faith-based organizations with a global or cross-cultural focus
• Global nonprofit/nongovernmental (NGOs) or educational organizations
• Global refugee relief and resettlement organizations
• Human rights or antitrafficking advocacy organizations and programs
• International development/ disaster response organizations
• Church and/or cross-cultural ministry organizations
“The Master of Arts in Global Studies became my most useful degree yet. ... [Many] Asian/Pacific islanders, Puerto Ricans, and Spanish speakers from other countries began to attend our local church. Had it not been for my degree, I would not have been equipped to faithfully disciple our new members without leaving some of my cultural deposits intertwined with my discipleship.”
JAMES HOBSON (2017), Lead Pastor Hill City Community Church36
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