Master of Arts (M.A.) in Christian Leadership
Lead with Purpose and Transform Your Ministry with Liberty University’s Online M.A. in Christian Leadership
Our online Master of Arts (M.A.) in Christian Leadership program is designed to help empower you on your journey to grow spiritually and professionally, helping equip you to make a significant impact in your community and beyond. Guided by Spirit-filled faculty dedicated to fostering the fruit of the Spirit within you, you can engage in coursework and meaningful interactions that can help enrich your faith and leadership abilities.
Through the M.A. in Christian Leadership, you can work to gain key skills essential for providing spiritual leadership across various church and organizational settings. The program integrates liberal arts disciplines, including biblical and cultural studies, which can help enhance your ability to communicate knowledge and uphold high standards in any venue you serve. Whether you seek a vocation or an avocation in diverse Christian leadership roles, this degree can help prepare you to lead with confidence and work to make a lasting impact.
What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Online M.A. in Christian Leadership Program?
- Deepen your understanding of the Bible and systematic theology
- Delve into the biblical foundations of leadership
- Engage in team leadership and conflict resolution
- Explore the art of developing leaders
Our online Christian leadership master’s program offers a comprehensive exploration of leadership through the lens of Christian principles. This program is meticulously designed to help equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to lead within your community, church, or organization. You’ll begin by delving into the biblical foundations of leadership, studying examples and principles from the Bible. This exploration can help you understand how to apply these timeless truths in today’s world as you examine the lives of various leaders within Scripture and draw lessons and strategies relevant to modern-day leadership challenges.
As you advance through the program, you can engage in an in-depth analysis of the life and character of leaders, focusing on personal and spiritual development essential for effective leadership. You can study the importance of character, integrity, and spiritual discipline in maintaining a strong and credible leadership presence. Additionally, you can work to gain practical skills in team leadership and conflict resolution, enabling you to manage teams, resolve conflicts, and foster a collaborative environment. The program also emphasizes strategic planning skills to help you develop and articulate a clear vision and mission for your ministry or organization. Furthermore, you’ll study the art of mentoring and developing other leaders, creating effective training programs, and fostering environments that encourage growth and leadership potential.
Potential Careers for Online M.A. in Christian Leadership Graduates
- Associate pastor
- Church administrator
- Executive pastor
- Nonprofit ministry leader
- Small group pastor
Benefits of Pursuing Our Online Master’s in Christian Leadership Degree Program
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 online 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.
- Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
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 per semester are charged at the part-time rate.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours

Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
Accreditation
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No tuition increase for 9 years
We want to help you pursue your goals – so while tuition rates at most universities have continued to increase over the years, the majority of our rates haven’t.
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