Bring Global Outreach to Your Ministry with our Master of Arts in Religion – Global Studies
Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Religion (M.A.R.) is designed to provide students entering ministry with an in-depth but practical education in theology, biblical studies, and ministry practice. While completing the Master of Arts in Religion, one of our most popular ministry degrees, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in a degree program that provides flexibility to tailor the degree plan to your passions and needs. Students who complete our ministry degree can become effective church leaders, work in administrating roles at parachurch organizations, and build impactful non-profit ministries while also opening the door to further study at the graduate and doctoral levels.
Our global studies specialization extends the practical ministry and biblical studies training you receive in the M.A.R. globally, giving you advanced training in world religions and how to approach different cultures with an effective, fruitful Gospel message.
What Will You Learn in Our Master’s Degree in Religion?
Our M.A.R. in Global Studies is designed to enhance your ministry knowledge and training for serving the worldwide church by providing you with a foundation in cultural studies, ministry and worship techniques, and an intensive study of Scripture. You will be able to further your ministry and add value to work accomplished through your gained knowledge in:
- Cultural anthropology
- Global Christianity
- Intercultural communication and engagement
When you graduate with your M.A.R., you will be prepared to become an active church leader, ready to work in a variety of parachurch roles or life-changing non-profit ministries.
Career Options for Master’s Degree in Religion Graduates
Your career goals vary, and that is why our M.A.R. in Global Studies is such a great fit. Liberty University will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to be confident in any industry you choose. By joining the Liberty family, you will learn the proper tools and skills needed to become an effective:
- Associate pastor
- Church planter
- Lay leader
- Missionary
Study Online
We understand the dilemma of wanting to further your education while also staying connected to your family, career, church, and community. This degree program is offered 100% online, so you don’t have to worry about sacrificing time with the people most important to you while you pursue your degree.
As an innovator in distance learning since 1985, Liberty will provide the following benefits:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online M.A.R. degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- You can complete our online master’s degree in religion in about 2 years.
Military Benefits
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students from across the globe. Whether you are a current service member, discharged or retired from service, or the spouse of a service member or veteran, we are here to support you every step of the journey.
As a thank-you for your dedication and service to our country, Liberty is honored to serve and support you in your pursuit of online education by offering the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
- Discounted Divinity Block Rate: $2,475 per semester – only $165/credit at 15 credit hours*
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
*Credits taken above 15 credit hours for the online School of Divinity master’s programs are charged at the part-time rate.
Residential Benefits
- With students from all 50 states and over 70 countries around the world, you can immerse yourself in different cultures and experience the diversity of on-campus life.
- As a residential student, your scholarship opportunities could include the Heroes Fund Scholarship, Keesee Scholarship, or the Virginia: Brown v. Board of Education Scholarship.
- Learn from professors who have doctoral degrees in their fields, as well as years of real-life experience.
- As a graduate student, you will have multiple research opportunities led by students and faculty to bolster your education and résumé.
- Outside of classes and studying, you will have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of on-campus activities, such as our NCAA sports, over 200 student-led clubs, and recreation centers like Snowflex, the LaHaye Ice Center, and Camp Hydaway.
- Enjoy our Reber-Thomas Dining Hall with over 20 available food stations, including gluten-free and vegan options. Work with a nutritionist to develop a dietary plan that is right for you!
Credit Hours
Available Online or On Campus
Class Type
Online, 8-week or residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Varies
Accreditation
ATS Commission on Accrediting
