MA in Religion – Community Chaplaincy
Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Religion – Community Chaplaincy can provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to go outside of the church and provide spiritual guidance and pastoral care.
Duration
2 years
Starting Date
August, January
Tuition Fee
$545 per credit
Location
Lynchburg, United States
About the program
Bring Scripture Into Society With a Master of Arts in Religion (M.A.R.) – Community Chaplaincy
Do you have a passion to reach people who are outside the walls of the church with the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Over half of the American population are not part of a local church. A career in community chaplaincy is a great way to get out into society and spread God’s Word whether it be in a corporation, a prison, the military, a hospital or some other area in need of the Gospel.
Our community chaplaincy specialization prepares you for the unique settings in which you might find yourself. Other places where chaplains have been called include first response teams, colleges, and sports organizations. Our professors are well-known biblical scholars and apologists who teach in the classroom and conduct research and publish. You will benefit from the instruction and mentorship they provide as you pursue your degree.
Why Choose Liberty’s Master of Arts in Religion – Community Chaplaincy Degree?
Are you passionate about God’s Word and want to provide ministerial and pastoral care to those who are in need of it? Liberty University ’s MAR in Community Chaplaincy provides first-hand training and experience in the operation of various chaplain ministries. The term chaplain does not refer to any specific type of faith or denomination, but our community chaplaincy specialization will provide you with a biblical framework from a Judeo-Christian worldview.
Courses include
- Introduction to Chaplaincy Ministry
- Spiritual & Professional Development of the Chaplain
- Chaplain Ethics for Advisement & Pastoral Care
- Community Chaplaincy
Career Opportunities
- Corporate Chaplain
- Human Resources Manager
- Instructional Supervisor
- Military Chaplain
Minimum Requirements
- Admission application
- Official bachelor’s degree transcripts with a 2.0 GPA or higher
- Self-certification form for students in the final term of their bachelor’s degree
- John W. Rawlings School of Divinity questionnaire
- Pastoral recommender contact information
- Current Liberty undergraduate students seeking preliminary acceptance into a graduate program must complete a degree completion application through their ASIST account