Master of Divinity (M.Div.) – Church History

What Will You Study in Our M.Div. in Church History?

We are excited to offer a flexible and affordable Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree program that you can complete 100% online! Choosing Liberty for your M.Div. degree program means you don’t have to sacrifice as much time with your family, job, church or community to pursue a master’s degree as you would when pursuing courses on campus. 

Throughout our M.Div. degree online, you will spend time studying the formation of the Christian church for the purpose of equipping you for future ministry opportunities. Your understanding will be enhanced by courses rooted in Scripture and an understanding of church history from the Reformation to the modern world. You will also study:

• The historical development of Christian theology
• The history of global Christianity
• The history of Baptists and Evangelicalism

Potential Careers for M.Div. in Church History Graduates

We are proud to support you with an online Christian education while preparing you for a career as a:

• Bible Instructor
• Historian
• Pastor
• Professor

Benefits of Pursuing Liberty University’s M.Div. in Church History

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 degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• Liberty University’s John W. 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.
• Tuition for our Master of Divinity online program 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. 
• Study under theologians and missionaries with real-world experience in the online M.Div. web-based content developed by Liberty University’s John W. Rawlings School of Divinity.

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: 

• The discounted tuition rate of $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
• Discounted Divinity Block Rate: $2,475 per semester when taking 9-15 credits – only $165/credit at 15 credit hours!*
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
• 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. online are charged at the part-time rate