Master of Arts (M.A.) in Humanitarian Action and Human Rights – Advocacy: Law and Policy
Advocate for and Defend Justice with Liberty’s M.A. in Humanitarian Action and Human Rights – Advocacy: Law and Policy
If you’re interested in ministering to the hurting and downtrodden in your own community or around the world, Liberty University’s 100% online Master of Arts (M.A.) in Humanitarian Action and Human Rights – Advocacy: Law and Policy may be a great fit for you! This degree program is an ideal choice for those looking to work in churches, faith-based non-governmental organizations, and other settings that require a broad knowledge of human rights and humanitarian response.
This degree program can provide you with a biblical framework, theoretical foundation, and practical training concerning human rights and legal advocacy. At Liberty, you’ll study under expert professors with years of experience in the field – so you can be assured of the educational quality our human rights program offers. By partnering with us, you can gain valuable skills and become a champion – both for Christ and for the people you serve.
What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Human Rights – Advocacy: Law and Policy Degree?
- How the international human rights regime works
- Procedures for organizing a faith-based humanitarian response
- Theological foundations of humanitarian action and human rights
In addition to the skills mentioned above, you will study crisis and first responder training, intercultural communication, international human rights law, and leadership in faith-based humanitarian action. You’ll also study international law and diplomacy, foreign policy, and domestic policy. This degree program is an excellent way for you to broaden your skill set, increase your confidence, and grow in your faith as you seek to do the Lord’s work in your community or around the world.
Potential Careers for Human Rights – Advocacy: Law and Policy Graduates
- Advocacy advisor
- Disaster relief coordinator
- Humanitarian aid worker
- International humanitarian aid worker
- Refugee care worker
Benefits of Pursuing Your M.A. in Human Rights – Advocacy: Law and Policy with Liberty University
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- 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 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.
- To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for many divinity courses* all for one convenient fee.
- If you attend full-time (9-15 credit hours), you’ll be eligible for our online seminary block rate of $2,750 per semester!**
- Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
- You can complete this human rights degree in as little as 1.5 years!
*Electronic textbooks are not provided for courses that fall under departments outside the School of Divinity.
**Credits taken below 9 and above 15 credit hours for the online M.A. in Humanitarian Action and Human Rights are charged at the part-time rate.
Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for part-time 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 below 9 and above 15 credit hours for the online master’s degree in humanitarian action and human rights are charged at the part-time rate.
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Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
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