Master of Arts in Religion

Earn your Master of Arts in Religion degree with Liberty University Online. Our program is designed to help give you an in-depth study of scriptures, theology and essential truths of Christianity. If you want an introductory graduate program in religion, this program can equip you with the fundamentals of the Bible, Christianity, theology and the Christian church. This program can be an excellent choice if you are currently a pastor, Christian educator or lay leader.  Seven specializations are available for this program.

Potential Career Options:

  • Associate or senior pastor
  • Church education administrator
  • Lay leader
  • Missionary
  • Youth pastor


LU gave me the tools I needed ... to grow my church ...

“I always wanted to continue my education. But living in Amarillo and loving my church was a huge reason not to pack up to the nearest seminary in Texas. I began to research different online seminaries, and Liberty University Online was very impressive. The theology was very conservative, the leadership was outstanding, the cost was affordable, and I could set my own schedule and not have to leave my town to do this. I enjoyed my professors and learned a lot about the Word of God, but also how to grow a church. LU gave me the tools I needed to grow spiritually and to grow my church. It has more than paid for itself!”


Chris Hurt, Master of Arts in Religion

Key Points:

  • Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row by the Online Education Database
  • Rated as one of the “Best Distance Learning Graduate Schools” by GetEducated.com
  • Cost-effective, accredited online Master of Arts in Religion program offered by a national educational institution
  • Effectively prepares students to serve in a variety of ministry roles
  • Experienced seminary faculty teaching online courses

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*Blended Degree Programs

The blended degree format combines online study with on-campus study at Liberty University. This unique format allows you to complete some of your coursework from a distance, while also giving you the opportunity to study from our Lynchburg, Virginia campus, located in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Through the blended format, you get to experience the best of both worlds – the convenience of flexible, online education mixed with intensive study and face-to-face interaction with professors and fellow students on Liberty's campus.

**Minimal on-campus intensives will be required for online programs with licensure requirements.