Master of Divinity (M.Div.) in Leadership
Extend Your Ministry Reach with Our Master of Divinity Online – Leadership Degree
Leadership, especially in ministry, is a special calling from God that has its own unique victories and challenges. Liberty University’s Master of Divinity with a specialization in leadership will provide you with the knowledge and mentorship you need to be a more effective Christian leader as you strive to lead the world to Christ. With an M.Div. in Leadership degree, you will have a better understanding of biblical leadership principles and learn specific leadership skills to help you in your ministry role.
Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), unlike many other online Bible colleges or seminaries. This accreditation demonstrates Liberty’s commitment to academic excellence while providing an M.Div. degree program that is Christ-centered and 100% online.
What Will You Learn in Our Master of Divinity Online – Leadership Degree?
As a pioneer of distance education since 1985, Liberty University has worked hard to keep our Master of Divinity degree program flexible and affordable. You can complete this degree 100% online with no set login times, meaning you can fit this degree into your busy schedule with ease.
Our professors have real-world experience in a variety of ministry positions and use that experience to equip you with practical skills you can apply to your own ministry position. Our professors care about you and God’s work in your life, and they will do all they can to help you further your ministry skills.
Liberty’s Master of Divinity in Leadership program will explore topics like:
- The theology of pastoral ministry
- Team leadership and conflict resolution
- Mission, vision, and strategic planning
- The art of developing leaders
Career Options for Our M.Div. in Leadership Degree Graduates
Liberty’s Master of Divinity in Leadership degree program can prepare you for ministry roles such as:
- Christian school administrator
- Church education administrator
- Senior pastor
- Sunday school administrator
Highlights of Our M.Div. Online 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:
- We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online M.Div. degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Liberty University’s Rawlings School of Divinity has been accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). Your divinity degree has been 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.
- Your ministry matters – so when you take 9-15 credit hours per semester in your divinity program, you’ll pay a discounted block rate of $2,750. It’s our way of supporting all you do to serve others.
- 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.
- You can complete your master’s of divinity with a specialization in leadership in as little as 2 years.
Online Master of Divinity Program 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 graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as an 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 credit hours and above 15 credit hours for the M.Div. in Leadership degree are charged at the part-time rate.
Credit Hours
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Available Online
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Sep 16, 2024
Accreditation
ATS Commission on Accrediting