Master of Divinity - Online
Online USA
DURATION
6 Semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
19 Aug 2024
TUITION FEES
USD 2,750 *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* full-time | part-time: USD 395 per credit
Introduction
Prepare for Full-time Ministry with a Master of Divinity (MDiv) Degree
Liberty University’s 100% online Master of Divinity (MDiv) helps men and women prepare for professional Christian ministry. Our MDiv degree online provides an in-depth and well-rounded study in classical disciplines like Church history, biblical studies, and theology.
Furthermore, you will be gaining practical ministry skills. No matter what your intended field is, the online master’s in divinity can help prepare you for all aspects of ministry.
Through our MDiv online program, you can choose an area of study that matches your passion so that you can meet your personal, professional, and spiritual goals. Our Master of Divinity online ensures that you have the essential values, knowledge, and skills needed to serve Christ and further His kingdom.
Why Choose Liberty’s Online Degree?
Liberty University’s MDiv online programs provide a flexible way to gain the knowledge and skills you need to meet your current ministry challenges. This degree is great for those looking to pursue a full-time role in ministry leadership as well.
Your online MDiv is backed by a university setting that is much more than a Bible college, a divinity school, or a theological seminary. Our annual ministry fair has over 70 organizations that visit each year. These organizations include some of the largest Christian ministries in the world.
What Will You Study in the Master of Divinity Online Degree Program?
Complete our Master of Divinity 100% online. Our MDiv degree has many specialized areas of study to meet your field-specific needs:
- The core of our MDiv online will cover foundational knowledge in ministry writing and research. You will also study the Old and New Testament, apologetics, evangelism, and discipleship ministries
- Train in the use of common language tools for in-depth research to enhance your biblical understanding
- You can also dive into the original Greek and Hebrew texts through language-specific courses
- The MDiv online degree lets you choose the areas of study that reflect your specific ministry needs. This can give you the flexibility in your degree plan to ensure your education is well-rounded and Christ-centered
Accreditation
Liberty Theological Seminary, as part of Liberty University’s John W. Rawlings School of Divinity, is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). Your seminary degree is approved by ATS and has met rigorous accreditation standards, so you can feel confident that your degree is both academically excellent and well-respected among churches, ministries, and nonprofit organizations.
Admissions
Curriculum
- APOL 500: Introduction to Apologetics
- CHHI 510: Survey of the History of Christianity
- CHMN 679: Capstone Seminar or CHMN 699: Internship
- DSMN 500: Discipleship Ministries
- EVAN 525: Contemporary Evangelism
- GLST 650: Intercultural Communication
- HOMI 500: Preparation of the Sermon or HOMI 601: Foundations of Expository Teaching & Preaching
- LEAD 510: Biblical Foundations of Leadership
- NBST 515: New Testament Orientation I
- NBST 520: New Testament Orientation II
- NBST 610: Hermeneutics
- NGRK 505: Greek Language Tools or NGRK 520: Beginning Greek I
- OBST 515: Old Testament Orientation I
- OBST 520: Old Testament Orientation II
- OTCL 505: Hebrew Language Tools or OTCL 520: Beginning Hebrew I
- PACO 500: Introduction to Pastoral Counseling
- PACO 603: Premarital & Marital Counseling
- RTCH 500: Research, Writing & Ministry Preparation
- THEO 525: Systematic Theology I
- THEO 530: Systematic Theology II
- THEO 650: Public Theology
Rankings
Ranked in the Top 10% of Niche.com’s Best Online Schools in America.
Scholarships and Funding
Liberty University Scholarships for Online College Students are Making College More Affordable
Liberty’s scholarship offers are designed to help online college students gain financial support through academic or other achievements and memberships. Each scholarship has unique requirements and deadlines. It is essential to keep these deadlines in mind as you apply for scholarships online to allow enough time for processing. Explore our various scholarships for online students below.
Review the Liberty scholarship packages below, and apply to all that you are eligible for. The earlier you act, the more scholarship opportunities you will have to choose from.
- Liberty University Online (LUO) Scholarships
- Missions Programs & Scholarships
- General Scholarship Rule (GSR)
Internal Scholarships for Liberty University’s Online College Students
Liberty University is dedicated to helping you find the best ways to pay for your online education. One way we do this is by offering scholarships specifically designed for our online students. The LU Scholarship team strives to help you pay for your online degree by guiding you through our options.
As a nonprofit institution, Liberty University will never charge you high college tuition fees to make a profit. We are dedicated to giving you valuable tools to help reach your future goals. That’s why Liberty University offers undergraduate and graduate scholarship opportunities.
While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university. The majority of tuition at Liberty University for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. Our low cost of tuition, available grants and loans, and scholarships can help you reach your education goals with fewer costs. As an online college student, you will have many options to complete your degree with no upfront, out-of-pocket expenses.
We look forward to helping you pursue online education through our online scholarship offers!
Liberty University Online (LUO) Scholarships
- Canadian Student Discount
- Children of Fallen Heroes
- First Responders Discount
- Heroes Fund Scholarship
- International Mission Board (IMB)
- Liberty Advantage
- Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia (SBCV)
- Southern Baptist Seminary Scholarships
- West Virginia Convention of Southern Baptists (WVCSB)
- Word of Life Employees
Career Opportunities
Follow your calling to the career that allows you to use the gifts God has granted you. With so many specializations to choose from, you can serve anywhere from a church to a classroom.
Below are just a few of the positions that might be available to our MDiv students upon completion of the degree program:
- Christian educator
- Christian school administrator
- Corporate chaplain
- Curriculum director
- Hospital/Fire/Police chaplaincy
- Instructional supervisor
- Military chaplain
- Pastor
- Sunday school administrator
Program Tuition Fee
English Language Requirements
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