Master of Divinity (M.Div.) – Youth and Family Ministries

What Will You Study in Our Master of Divinity – Youth and Family Ministries Degree?

Liberty’s 100% online M.Div. degree in youth and family ministries provides courses that incorporate cutting-edge technology and ministry techniques so that you can learn in-demand skills while you study on your schedule. These distance learning classes are designed to accommodate you, and our flexible and affordable 8-week course format makes it easy to complete your courses without disrupting your current lifestyle. Liberty’s youth and family ministry master’s of divinity courses cover topics like:

• Developing a youth ministry philosophy
• Logistical concerns in youth and family ministry
• Promoting parent involvement and discipleship
• How to effectively evangelize and disciple middle and high school students

Potential Career Options in Youth and Family Ministries

• Church education administrator
• Family pastor
• Sunday school administrator
• Youth pastor

Benefits 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:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. 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’ll be able to complete your master’s in divinity – youth and family ministries online in as little as 2 years.

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 a First Responder (less than $625 per course).

• Discounted Divinity Block Rate: $2475 per semester for students taking 9-15 credits – 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 above 15 credit hours for the M.Div. in Youth and Family Ministries are charged at the part-time rate.