Master of Divinity (M.Div.) in Christian Ministries – Advanced Biblical Interpretation
Build Ministry Skills Rooted in Scriptural Truth with Our M.Div. in Christian Ministries – Advanced Biblical Interpretation
Liberty University’s Master of Divinity (M.Div.) in Christian Ministries – Advanced Biblical Interpretation is designed to help you analyze Scripture in its original context, apply theological insights to contemporary ministry, and effectively communicate biblical truth to others. Throughout the program, you can conduct an in-depth exploration of Old and New Testament studies, Greek and Hebrew language skills, and hermeneutical principles. Our goal is to help you build a strong foundation for ministry that is rooted in Scripture.
Whether you are looking to enhance your preaching, teach with greater clarity, or engage in scholarly biblical research, our M.Div. in Christian Ministries – Advanced Biblical Interpretation can help deepen your understanding of God’s Word and refine your ability to interpret biblical texts. In addition to completing in-depth coursework and gaining hands-on experience, you can further demonstrate your academic prowess by completing a thesis. That way, you won’t just gain knowledge – you can prepare to help solve practical challenges in ministry.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Apply your knowledge in real-world ministry settings, gaining valuable experience through a practicum course.
- The Liberty Theological Seminary is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of ATS, the Association of Theological Schools.
- Study under seasoned pastors, theologians, and ministry leaders who bring years of experience into the classroom.
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Conduct scholarly research and contribute to the current body of knowledge in your field by completing a thesis.
What Will You Study?
- Apologetics, hermeneutics, and spiritual formation
- Hebrew grammar, syntactical principles, and the application of exegetical principles to select readings from the Hebrew Old Testament
- Leadership, pastoral counseling, and systematic theology
- New Testament Greek, including grammar, vocabulary, syntax, pronunciation, translation, and the application of exegetical principles to select Greek texts
Potential Career Opportunities for Graduates of Our M.Div. in Christian Ministry – Advanced Biblical Interpretation
- Bible translator
- Biblical languages teacher
- Biblical scholar
- Christian educator
- Pastor
- Professor
- Writer/author for biblical studies, divinity, ministry, etc.
Facilities and Resources Available to Students in Our M.Div. in Christian Ministries Program
- We have a state-of-the-art homiletics lab in our John W. Rawlings School of Divinity building.
- Study under theologians, pastors, and ministry leaders with years of real-world experience.
- Our Scriptorium houses the Rawlings Foundation rare books collection valued at over $1 million, a 111-foot-long Torah scroll that dates back to the 16th century, and a functioning replica of the Gutenberg Printing Press.
- You can access a wealth of print and digital scholarly resources through our on-campus library.
- The John W. Rawlings School of Divinity is one of the world’s largest schools for religious studies and ministerial training.
Admission Requirements for Our M.Div. in Christian Ministries Degree
Every application is reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and all applicants must submit the following documents and meet the minimum requirements for admission:
- Admission application
- Official bachelor’s degree transcripts with a 2.0 GPA or higher
- John W. Rawlings School of Divinity Questionnaire
- Pastoral recommender contact information
- Self-certification form (for students who are in the final term of their bachelor’s degree)
- Current Liberty undergraduate students seeking preliminary acceptance into a graduate program must complete a degree completion application through their ASIST account
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 18, 2025
Accreditation
ATS Commission on Accrediting
