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The Graduate School
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TRAINING CHAMPIONS
is Liberty University’s mission,
& privilege...
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TRAINING
CHAMPIONS
for Christ
The Graduate School at Liberty University equips future leaders
in a variety of fields, providing training in the areas that today’s
market demands most. With a growing number of master’s
degrees offered in the arts and sciences, a fully accredited school
of law, and construction on a college of osteopathic medicine
now underway, Liberty remains on the cutting edge of higher
education. Students are taught from an uncompromising Christian
perspective, prepared for tomorrow’s ever-changing global
marketplace, and graduate ready to impact and change the world.
Our 6,800-acre campus, featuring state-of-the-art academic and
recreation facilities, is located in the heart of Central Virginia.
Here you will have the unique opportunity to enjoy small class
sizes and personal attention from faculty members who are
so committed to the student body that they see their role as a
calling, not just a job.
Our alumni have been given opportunities to work with leading
organizations and companies around the globe. I hope you are
inspired by all we have to offer and that you will soon call
Liberty home.
Sincerely,
Jerry Falwell, Jr.
Chancellor and President
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THE GRADUATE SCHOOL AT
Growing with intention,
conviction, and boldness,
while building a foundation
for sustainable achievement
and a proud legacy
Active alumni
influencing the world in
their respective fields
MORE THAN
50
GRADUATE
PROGRAMS
of STUDY
Broadway-quality productions
are featured throughout the year at
Liberty’s Tower Theater.
TRAINING CHAMPIONS FOR CHRIST
THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
IS PART OF THE
LARGEST
SINCE 1971
Honoring the past, embracing the future
Founded on visionary faith
CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
IN THE WORLD.
Uncompromising doctrinal statement
LYNCHBURG
6,800-ACRE
CAMPUS
LOCATED IN
LYNCHBURG, VA.
Superior athletics facilities cater to a variety of
NCAA Division I teams and a growing fan base.
Graduate students may purchase tickets at a discounted price.
The
GRADUATE
SCHOOL
has developed a
BROAD RANGE
of
PROGRAMS
LEADING TO JOBS
I N T HE
$TRENGTH
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• Strong credit ratings from Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s Investors Service place
Liberty among the nation’s highest rated universities for financial strength.
sixty-five MILES
of hiking, biking, and running trails.
4,000,000
T HA T A R E I N
HIGH DEMAND
• Tuition costs among the lowest of private colleges in the nation.
Resources are available for activities, including
MARKETPLACE.
SQUARE FEET
of technologically advanced
building space.
Nine hundred resident students call The Graduate School home.
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The newly constructed Hancock Welcome Center allows Liberty to offer superior
service and accommodations to visitors and the campus community.
“Central to the university’s mission of
Training Champions for Christ, The Graduate School at Liberty
experience that not only prepares the mind, but also
Douglas F. Mann, Ph.D.
Dean, The Graduate School
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The
GRADUATE
SCHOOL
In 1971, the late Dr. Jerry Falwell, Sr. founded Liberty University as
Lynchburg Baptist College. His vision of a world-class, Christian
university that would equip students with the values, knowledge,
and skills essential to impact tomorrow’s world began with 154
students and four faculty members.
Today, the vision has become a reality.
DR. SAMUEL SMITH
PH.D., University OF SOUTH CAROLINA
“The M.A. in History at Liberty
University is unique in that
it is intentionally evangelical,
academically rigorous, and fully
accredited. Several students have
come to our program from other
schools wanting exactly that
combination. I am excited to be
a part of this program.”
Fact: Smith’s research interest
is primarily in the intellectual
and religious development of
the Colonial and Revolutionary
South. His book, “A Cautious
Enthusiasm: Mystical Piety and
Evangelicalism in Colonial South
Carolina” was recently published.
A commitment to Christian principles, academic excellence,
and social responsibility continues to guide the university’s
direction for the future.
Students in Liberty’s graduate programs have the unique
opportunity to enjoy the resources and facilities that only a
large university can offer, while learning in small classes and
interacting with a committed, supportive, and intellectually
rich faculty on a daily basis.
The Graduate School is proud to have quickly become a worldclass teaching institution; placing strong emphasis not only on
research, but also on professional skills. Our faculty’s main goal
is to prepare students to excel in their chosen career immediately
after graduation, while influencing the world for Christ.
The Graduate School is an integral part of the Liberty University legacy
and is Training Champions for Christ who have a passion for lifelong learning.
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LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
ONLINE
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF LAW
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY BAPTIST
THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
Pioneering distance education since
1985, Liberty University Online is
now the nation’s largest private,
nonprofit online educational
institution, offering more than 160
programs of study and some of the
lowest tuition rates among major
online universities. Liberty Online is
currently allowing more than 90,000
students worldwide to further their
education with flexibility. Accredited
degrees with a focus on Christian
faith and principles are offered at
the certificate, associate, bachelor’s,
master’s, and doctoral levels.
Liberty University School of Law
is committed to academic and
professional excellence in the context
of the Christian intellectual tradition.
Offering a unique six-semester
lawyering skills program, this school
seeks to produce highly skilled
practitioners of law who are capable of
making positive contributions to their
respective legal bars and communities.
Liberty University Baptist Theological
Seminary provides students with
a unique blend of social, academic,
and spiritual training to equip them
for professions in ministry fields. A
multitude of degree programs are
offered, along with unparalleled
opportunities to gain first-hand
experience in ministry.
Learn more at
www.Law.Liberty.edu
Learn more at
www.Liberty.edu/Seminary
Learn more at
www.LUOnline.com
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COLLEGES SCHOOLS
The Graduate School at Liberty University is part of the world’s largest Christian university. More than 50
graduate programs and specializations are housed under seven different colleges and schools. Each is designed
to offer students the support they need to become experts in their selected fields.
College of arts
and sciences
Through innovative research and
intensive study, the College of Arts
and Sciences provides students
with training for careers in a
variety of fields including politics,
ministry, education, psychology,
and many more.
DR. KAREN PRIOR
PH.D., STATE UNIV. OF N.Y, BUFFALO
“The integration of a Christian
worldview into the discipline along
with the commitment of faculty to
Christian principles and academic
excellence set The Graduate School
far apart from others. Having gone
to an excellent, but secular, university
myself, I can attest firsthand to the
superior education the students in
our program are offered.”
Fact: Dr. Prior released her
literary memoir, “Booked:
Literature in the Soul of Me,”
in 2012. This work explores
how her favorite books and
authors have shaped her life and
faith. A contributing writer for
“Christianity Today,” Dr. Prior
reaches out to women through
several avenues including
“Relevant,” “Think Christian,”
and TweetSpeak Poetry.
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SCHOOL OF
COMMUNICATION
& CREATIVE ARTS
The School of Communication
& Creative Arts offers intensive
training in communication theory,
research strategies, conflict and
negotiation, and interpersonal
communication concepts. Students
are able to specialize in a specific
area, further preparing them for
leadership roles in media, ministry,
business, education, and beyond.
SCHOOL of
HEALTH SCIENCES
OVERTON
GRADUATE SCHOOL
OF BUSINESS
The Overton Graduate School of
Business seeks to build strong
businessmen and women,
challenging them to reach their
full potential. Through innovative
learning techniques, students are
equipped to become the types of
leaders that organizations seek.
SCHOOL OF
EDUCATION
Using an interdisciplinary
approach, the School of Education
trains students in management,
providing intensive study in
social and ethical issues, faith
and ministry integration, legal
issues, economics, marketing
organization, and administration
and research strategies. Students
will be challenged to analyze,
evaluate, and draw new
interpretations, preparing them to
enter their desired fields.
The School of Health Sciences
equips students for professions
in a broad range of fields within
the health care and counseling
arena. Students are prepared for
their career with the knowledge
and skills necessary to analyze and
implement solutions for today’s
health issues.
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“NOWHERE ELSE IN THE WORLD CAN YOU FIND SUCH A
large, diverse, & well-trained faculty
— all of whom are graduates of
acclaimed doctoral programs, published
experts in their fields of study, and
TO JESUS CHRIST AND HIS CHURCH.”
Dr. David Hirschman
Associate Dean
seminary
DEGREES THAT FIT YOUR LIFE
FACULTY WITH
UNPARALLELED EXPERTISE
A CLOSE-KNIT COMMUNITY
With a variety of degrees and multiple
concentrations from which to choose,
students are able to specialize in
the area that will best equip them
for their calling while gaining an
overview of foundational principles.
Each member of our faculty has earned
a terminal degree in their respective
field and has years of practical
experience. Some of the world’s
experts on religion, theology, and
apologetics call our seminary home.
The seminary holds a chapel service
for their students every Tuesday.
These one-hour sessions bring LBTS
students and faculty together for
worship and growth outside
the classroom.
A DIVERSE STUDENT BODY
HANDS-ON MINISTRY EXPERIENCE
Positive influence
LBTS offers an enriching cultural
community and values the unique
perspectives of students from diverse
backgrounds. The seminary’s student body
represents 40 different denominations,
38 countries, and all 50 states.
LBTS students apply what they learn
through partnership with the Center
for Ministry Training — a dynamic
hub of recruiting, training, and sending
pastors, missionaries, and church
planters out to impact the world.
Students are exposed to a variety of
perspectives each semester. Guest
speakers include distinguished
preachers and apologists, experts in
specialized fields of ministry, alumni of
the seminary, and current professors.
When Liberty was founded in 1971,
its founders’ vision for superior Christian education included a
seminary for students seeking a quality yet affordable graduate
theological education. Two years later, Liberty University Baptist
Theological Seminary was born with the purpose of training not
only full-time ministers, but leaders who love God and feel called
to serve Him in everyday life. Today, LBTS offers multiple graduate
programs, competitive tuition rates, and a world-class education
provided by renowned evangelical professors. Seminary students
enjoy the amenities of an exclusive facility as well as access to all
that Liberty’s campus has to offer.
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CHAMPIONS
D E FI N E
T H E I R
Faith
Discover the Difference
AFTER MORE THAN
of educating Champions
MENTORSHIP
WORSHIP AND GROWTH
MISSION EFFORTS
Liberty University’s graduate
professors instill more than
knowledge in their students. The
faculty is known for mentoring
students academically, professionally,
and most importantly, spiritually.
Graduate students build connections
with their professors, and as a result,
they graduate with more than just a
network of contacts in their field —
they leave with the knowledge needed
to face life’s challenges with a
biblical perspective.
In order to foster community, The
Graduate School hosts departmental
Convocation services each semester.
At these events, students from all
resident graduate programs worship
together and hear messages from
guest speakers, as well as faculty and
members of administration. Graduate
students are invited to Campus
Church every Wednesday night, but
they are also encouraged to establish
a local church family and grow with
a body of believers.
Students impact the world for Christ
through local and global missions
opportunities. An array of possibilities
are available for life-changing trips
and community service.
Liberty intentionally challenges students to define their faith and develop as Champions for Christ.
REMAINS THE
same.
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Global Leaders
THE GRADUATE SCHOOL IS DEDICATED TO
providing opportunities
INFLUENCE STUDENTS
FOR STUDENTS TO ENGAGE NEW IDEAS AND
THEIR FAITH, VALUES, AND WORLDVIEW.
Convocation brings men and women of impact to the
Liberty University stage on a weekly basis.
“At Liberty, we like to think we have a free exchange of ideas…
It is [the students’] job to eat the fish and spit out the bones
and to discern what is good advice and what is not. And if
you don’t learn that in college, when do you learn it?”
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- Chancellor Jerry Falwell, Jr.
Convocation is a unique platform that allows Liberty students
to be exposed to an array of inspirational and educational
influences. Our students have engaged with business-savvy
CEOs, Hollywood directors, prominent politicians, renowned
preachers, and leading psychologists.
TIM TEBOW
The topics stimulate dialogue and sharpen inquisitive minds, as
Liberty students learn to engage and discuss important issues of
the day, not only in their individual areas of expertise, but all
along the academic spectrum. Convocation invites participation
in the global marketplace of ideas, and our students are stronger
for it. Our goal is that graduates are not only proficient and on the
cutting edge of their own fields of study, but that they are wellrounded, educated, and knowledgeable on a variety of subjects.
DONALD TRUMP
Graduate students have the opportunity to attend Convocation
every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10-11 a.m.
JAMES BROWN
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AVERAGE AGE
MALE-FEMALE RATIO
Student-toProfessor RATIO
83%FULL-TIME
STUDENTS
NATHAN AMIRI
41 STATES &
29 COUNTRIES
REPRESENTED
TOP 3 STATES
REPRESENTED
1. VIRGINIA
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2. NORTH CAROLINA
3. PENNSYLVANIA
MASTER OF ARTS IN ENGLISH
“If the GSA position is simply a job,
assumed only to subsidize graduate
studies and provide practical experience,
it is still an invaluable opportunity. Yet,
at Liberty, we GSAs have the privilege
to honor God by cultivating holistic
excellence in students, so the
position itself is a mission. There is no
pursuit more worthwhile or rewarding
than to invest in the lives of future
world changers, and when Christ-like
leadership is integrated, this brief station
does not remain just an occupational
stepping stone — it transforms into an
eternally significant vocation.”
Amanda Jacobsen
MASTER OF ARTS IN MEDIA
AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES
“Becoming a GSA at Liberty University
has provided me with a platform to
impact others in a positive way and,
more importantly, for Christ. I am
currently teaching online courses in
speech communication, while also
fulfilling my role as producer and host
of Option LU, Liberty’s student-run
television show. The opportunity to
receive higher education while gaining
experience in the broadcast arena is
nothing short of a blessing to me.”
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IS AN IDEAL PLACE TO
Liberty University’s campus is nestled
in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains,
allowing students to enjoy the vibrancy
of all four seasons.
THOMAS JEFFERSON’S POPLAR FOREST
DOWNTOWN LYNCHBURG, VA.
LYNCHBURG,
Virginia
Washington, D.C.
3.5 HOURS NORTHEAST
In 1786, ferryman John Lynch founded the city
of Lynchburg on the banks of the James River.
Lynchburg’s metro area population is 247,000.
A thriving small city, Lynchburg offers
countless opportunities for social,
professional, and spiritual development.
Charlotte, NC
3.5 HOURS SOUTHWEST
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
1 HOUR NORTHEAST
WORLD WAR I MEMORIAL, DOWNTOWN LYNCHBURG, VA.
FIVE LYNCHBURG HIGHLIGHTS
1. SMALL CITY
One of the best small cities in which to live (Money Magazine)
2. BIG ADVENTURES
One of the best adventure towns in the U.S. (National Geographic)
3. LOW COST OF LIVING
One of the best places for business and careers (Forbes)
4. A SAFE PLACE TO CALL HOME
One of the nation’s safest areas (FBI)
RICHMOND, VA
2 HOURS EAST
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
4 HOURS SOUTHEAST
5. EXCITING SURROUNDINGS
In the heart of Central Virginia, Lynchburg residents have access to the rich history
and exciting attractions that surround the city
Lynchburg is located near our nation’s capital, providing students with the
opportunity to experience its history and cultural resources
RALEIGH, NC
3 HOURS SOUTHEAST
IN OUR BACKYARD
Civil War Surrender Grounds and Historic Park
Blackwater Creek Trails (hiking and biking area)
Poplar Forest (Thomas Jefferson’s summer home)
Peaks of Otter (mountain lodge)
National D-Day Memorial
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Services &
RESOURCES
GRADUATE
STUDENT AFFAIRS
GRADUATE
WRITING CENTER
Assists students with connecting
to campus, becoming familiar
with the community, learning the
Honor Code, and more.
Offers one-on-one writing
assistance and tutoring to
graduate students.
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GradStudentAffairs
Career center
DR. CAREY Martin
PH.D., FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
“What sets us (Liberty) apart is
our faculty. My colleagues have
all earned their degrees from
top-flight institutions. They
see teaching as their Christian
vocation and offer a level of
concern for each student as
an individual that is, in my
experience, unmatched. I am
blessed to be a part of this great
teaching effort.”
Fact: Dr. Martin has been
recognized by the Broadcast
Education Association
(BEA) in consecutive years, for his
feature-length screenplay “Comes
a Cloaked Sword” and then for
his short script “Ohfer.” BEA’s
Festival, like the best academic
journals, is blind peer-reviewed
(the work is judged with no
author identification attached).
Offers career planning services,
including résumé critiques, interview
practice, and internship guidance.
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CareerCenter
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
INSTITUTE (ELI)
Provides English language training
for international students.
Programs are offered during fall,
spring, and summer semesters.
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GraduateWritingCenter
HOUSING
On-campus housing is available to
unmarried graduate students under
the age of 30.
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StudentHousing
FINANCIAL AID
Assists students with accessing
available resources for funding
their graduate education.
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FinancialAid
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COMMUTER SERVICES
Commuter Services offers resources
for graduate students to find
housing in the Lynchburg area.
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INTERNATIONAL
Students represent 1/3 of Liberty’s graduate student body
CANADA
KOREA
DR. DAVID BAGGETT
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DIFFERENT
COUNTRIES
Our international students
come to Liberty from a
broad range of countries,
enriching the classroom
experience for all. The top
three countries are Korea,
Canada, and Nigeria.
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NIGERIA
“Liberty has a world of potential.
Passionate conviction together
with rigorous minds make for a
profound combination that has
the potential to transform our
culture at very deep levels.”
Fact: Dr. Baggett published “Good
God: The Theistic Foundations of
Morality” with Oxford University
Press in 2012. This work was
named Best Book in Apologetics
by “Christianity Today.” He is
now working on a sequel.
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LIBERTY
ATHLETIC PROMINENCE
20 NCAA Division I athletic programs
More than 30 club sports teams
A thriving intramural sports program
TOWER THEATER
Enjoy quality theater productions hosted by the Liberty University
Department of Theatre Arts and Alluvion, Liberty’s professional
stage company.
THE LIBERTY MOUNTAIN SNOWFLEX CENTRE
The first facility of its kind in North America, offering year-round skiing,
snowboarding, and tubing. The mountain-style lodge provides a true skiresort experience.
LAHAYE ICE CENTER
The 3,000-seat LaHaye Ice Center serves the student body and the community
with public skating, exciting hockey games, lessons, camps, and more.
EQUESTRIAN CENTER
Students can experience Liberty’s scenic mountain property on horseback,
enjoying miles of rustic trails.
LAHAYE STUDENT UNION
Graduate students have access to state-of-the-art fitness equipment and
facilities located conveniently on campus.
IVY LAKE
Located in Forest, Va. and open to students, faculty, and staff, the lake
offers picnic areas, a beach, and a dock. It is great for fishing, canoeing,
or simply relaxing with friends.
THE LIBERTY MOUNTAIN TRAIL SYSTEM
More than 65 miles of single and double track trails for hiking and
mountain biking are located near campus.
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Arthur
S. DeMoss Learning Center
The academic hub of Liberty University, DeMoss spans 500,000 square
feet over four floors. An expansion is currently underway.
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ACADEMIC ADVANCEMENT
CENTER FOR MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES
Liberty’s offerings in the area of health services are rapidly expanding.
The new Center for Medical and Health Sciences will accommodate
that growth and provide the best services and resources to
students seeking careers in health-related fields.
A comprehensive medical clinic
An extensive learning resources center and library
A research center with multiple labs
A state-of-the-art simulation and standardized patient
education facility
• Missional Studies
• Pastoral Ministries
• Professional Ministries
• Theological Studies
School of Music
Liberty University’s School of Music is a comprehensive program
and the seventh-largest of its kind in the nation.
The new Center for Medical and Health Sciences will be the first building on Liberty’s new
professional/graduate campus. Future plans include new academic buildings at the Campbell County
site for Liberty’s graduate programs, including the A.W. and Lois Overton Graduate School of
Business, Liberty University Baptist Theological Seminary, and Liberty University School of Law.
Nearby off-campus housing is also being planned.
PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT: Master of Public Health
This degree program focuses on preparing professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to analyze and implement solutions to
public health problems at the community, institutional, and societal levels. In public health fields, the M.P.H. is comparable to the M.B.A. in the
business world, and is an applied science degree.
Students in this program may choose to specialize in nutrition, health promotion, or global health. Job opportunities include local and state
government as well as federal agencies. Additionally, the degree serves as an excellent grounding for mission work.
AN ADDITIONAL 250,000 PUBLIC HEALTH SPECIALISTS
will be needed to avoid a critical workforce shortage. There is high demand for
professionals equipped to safeguard the health of our nation and our world.
Association of Schools of Public Health
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701 THOMAS ROAD
LYNCHBURG, VA 24502
PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT: Master of Divinity
• Academic/Pre-Ph.D.
• Chaplaincy
GRADUATE CAMPUS
BY
Liberty University Baptist Theological Seminary is housed in an
off-campus facility in Lynchburg, Va., allowing students to be
directly connected to the community in which they minister.
The building is large enough to accommodate a majority of
classes in one location, and students enjoy an open lounge and
study area. This recently renovated facility promotes both easy
access to professors and camaraderie among students.
Liberty’s M.Div. program prepares students for professional Christian ministry through in-depth study of biblical leadership principles and
strategies, as well as intensive study of the Scriptures and essential truths of the Christian faith. Emphasis is placed on understanding and
utilizing the core values, knowledge, and skills needed to effectively serve in a variety of ministry-based roles. Students have the opportunity
to specialize in the area most closely related to their calling by choosing one of the following concentrations:
The 140,000-square-foot building will offer
cutting-edge technology and equipment, and
will contain:
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LIBERTY University BAPTIST
THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
Students enrolled
GRADUATE
AND
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GRADUATE
residentially and online
“The doors of opportunity are
huge, and we are going to try to
walk through every door possible.
I hope to lead this stunning team
of faculty and student musicians
to exciting levels of achievement
and influence.”
Dr. Vernon Whaley
Dean, School of Music
The School of Music is led by a team of highly skilled faculty members that represent a broad base
of experience. A state-of-the-art academic building and fine arts auditorium to house the growing
department is currently under construction.
PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT: Master of Arts in Worship Studies
This program prepares leaders for the changing demands of worship ministry in the evangelical community. Students will be educated in:
• Biblical and Theological Foundations of Worship
• Principles of Leadership for Worship
• General Worship Studies
• Practical Theology of Worship
• Research in Worship Ministries
Each student may specialize in leadership, church planting, or ethnomusicology.
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BUILDING for the
Liberty University is transforming its
campus through a $400 million rebuilding.
The newest structures taking shape, including
the $50 million Jerry Falwell Library named
for Liberty’s founder and the new Center
for Medical and Health Sciences to train
Liberty’s first physicians, are solid testimonies
School of Music
Construction has begun on the School of Music’s new home
along Liberty’s main academic corridor, across the
courtyard from Arthur S. DeMoss Learning Center and
adjacent to the new Jerry Falwell Library. Two linked threestory buildings spanning 105,000 square feet will include
a fine arts auditorium, seating up to 1,200 guests. The
building is expected to be completed by Fall 2015.
of God’s blessings on the 42-year-old
university. Together with university planners,
administrators are not only working to create
a unified architecture for the campus, but are
also staying in tune with students’ needs as
academic and athletics programs expand.
SCIENCE HALL
The new three-story, 100,000-square-foot Science Hall will
more than triple the size of the university’s previous science
building. Work is underway and is expected to be completed
by Fall 2015.
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more about ongoing and future projects at
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OLYMPIC SPORTS COMPLEX
This new multi-purpose athletic complex will be built near U.S. 460 at the north end of East
Campus and will include a 1,500-seat-arena for women’s volleyball and women’s basketball, as
well as an Olympic-sized 50 meter pool and diving well. Athletics programs currently using
the indoor track at Green Hall will move to an indoor track facility in the new complex. The
wrestling and men’s and women’s gymnastics teams will also be housed there.
NEW RESIDENCE HALLS
Champion Circle, one of Liberty’s main residential
areas, is undergoing renovation to include six brand
new eight-story tower residence halls. Just one of
the state-of-the-art facilities (scheduled to be
completed by Fall 2014) will be large enough
to house 1,200 students.
VEHICULAR TUNNEL
Currently under construction on the west side of campus,
a four-lane tunnel under the railroad tracks will connect
Regents Parkway, Liberty’s perimeter road, to Wards Road,
emptying into an intersection near Harvard Street. It is
expected to be completed by 2014. The project also calls for
sidewalks in the tunnel. This project will greatly improve traffic
flow on campus and ease congestion on Wards Road, the retail
corridor in the city.
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LAHAYE STUDENT CENTER EXPANSION
A 67,000-square-foot addition, along with a 19,000-square-foot renovation
of existing space, is being planned at the LaHaye Student Union in Green Hall.
A new exercise and workout room will include the latest in cardio equipment
and a larger variety of offerings for all fitness levels. The Tilley Student Center,
located inside LaHaye Student Union,will also see some upgrades, including
more food court options and space for Student Activities events and
concerts. The project is expected to be completed by Fall 2014.
DEMOSS EXPANSION
Arthur S. DeMoss Learning Center, the university’s
main academic building, will soon be expanded
to include a new food court, special event areas,
and more than 115,000 square feet of student
spaces. Two additional three-story academic
buildings (the School of Music and Science Hall)
will be built behind DeMoss. The neighboring
courtyard will receive an entire makeover,
including the addition of two perpendicular
lawns providing plenty of open space for
recreation, outdoor study, and events.
Please take notice:
Campus rebuilding projects are subject to
change, as well as their specific locations and
time lines for completion.
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THE NEW JERRY FALWELL LIBRARY
The university’s largest investment in any campus structure to date
The library will feature:
• An automated book retrieval system, allowing graduate students to gather resources for study
quickly and efficiently
• Multiple terraces, six learning commons, and 37 group-study rooms to
provide a comfortable and spacious work environment
• An expansive food court for the busy student’s convenience
• A four-story book tower (maximum storage for academic resources)
• The latest computer lab technology to assist students with their
academic needs
• A graduate and faculty commons complete with a
conference room, group meeting rooms, comfortable
seating, and a quiet study area
IT IS EXCITING TO WATCH AS
facilities & architecture
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WELCOME CENTER
FLOATING STAIRCASE
BOOK TOWER
RENDERING OF THE JERRY FALWELL LIBRARY
The library will combine exceptional architecture, technology, and resources to provide the best academic
services possible for the entire Liberty family.
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NEW BASEBALL STADIUM
The new Liberty Baseball Stadium features a turf field, major
league-style dugouts, two suites, a club room, a spectator picnic
area, a media area, and chair-back seating for 2,500 spectators.
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Liberty English professor, author, and expert on 18th century British literature,
Dr. Karen Prior, connects with her student outside the classroom.
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APPLY
& VISIT US
VISIT CAMPUS
Several events occur throughout the year designed for you to
see our facilities and Learn more about our programs.
Friendly Fridays are prime opportunities to visit our beautiful Lynchburg campus.
During these events you may:
• Tour academic buildings, libraries, labs, athletic areas, and student recreational facilities
• Hear from several of our faculty members at a complimentary luncheon
• Engage in one-on-one sessions with admissions counselors
and meetings with our professors
• Participate in several other weekend activities
CONTACT THE VISITORS CENTER FOR MORE INFORMATION
OR TO REGISTER FOR A FRIENDLY FRIDAY.
In addition to attending special events, you are invited
to visit Liberty any time. Call or email the Visitors
Center to schedule a tour and arrange a meeting with
faculty from your field of interest. Transportation
for prospective students from the Lynchburg airport,
train, or bus station may be arranged.
CONTACT THE
VISITORS CENTER
Visitors Center
www.Liberty.edu/VisitUs
visitorscenter@liberty.edu
(434) 582-2064
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HOW TO APPLY • CONNECT • CONTACT US
We invite you to visit www.Liberty.edu/ResidentGraduate, where you can:
• Set up your user account
• Select a degree program
• View specific admissions requirements
• Submit your $50 application fee
If submitting by mail, please send your paper application, completed program requirements, and
$50 check payable to Liberty University to:
Resident Graduate Admissions
1971 University Blvd.
WHEN IS THE
Lynchburg, Va., 24502
APPLICATION DEADLINE?
Liberty University has a rolling admissions process, but applications will be reviewed as received.
Availability is not guaranteed, so apply today!
WHAT ITEMS ARE REQUIRED
FOR THE APPLICATION PROCESS?
Each degree program maintains different admission requirements and standards. Please refer to
www.Liberty.edu/ResidentGraduate to review specific application requirements for each program.
In addition to the application, most programs require:
• Official transcripts from your undergraduate school
• Letters of recommendation
DO I HAVE TO TAKE THE
GRADUATE RECORD EXAMINATION (GRE)?
Not all programs require the GRE. For a complete list of programs that require a GRE score, visit
www.Liberty.edu/ResidentGraduate.
CONNECT
WITH US!
/LibertyUGradSchool
@LUGradSchool
Liberty Today Mobile App
CONTACT THE
GRADUATE SCHOOL
The Graduate School
www.Liberty.edu/ResidentGraduate
ResidentGraduate@liberty.edu
(877) 298-9617
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INVEST WISELY AT LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
& discover the difference a
EDUCATION
CAN MAKE.
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www.Liberty.edu/ResidentGraduate
Resident Graduate Admissions
1971 University Blvd.
Lynchburg, Va., 24502
(877) 298-9617
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