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Available Postgraduate and Doctoral Divinity Degrees

Develop a Deeper Understanding of Scripture and Boost Your Ministry with an Online Divinity Doctorate or Postgraduate Degree

If you’re considering a postgraduate or doctoral divinity degree, perhaps you’re interested in developing practical skills for ministry – or maybe you want to dive deeper into biblical texts and prepare for a career in research or academia. Either way, Liberty University has a degree for you! Our online postgraduate and doctoral divinity programs are designed to help you become a more effective leader in the Christian faith. We offer many different types of divinity degrees, so you can pick the program that best aligns with your interests and career goals.

At Liberty, we’re committed to providing a world-class education that blends flexibility, affordability, and high-quality academics. Our 100% online postgraduate and doctoral divinity programs are primarily offered in 8-week courses with no set login times – giving you the freedom to earn your degree without sacrificing your commitment to your family, job, or community. Not only that, but The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. It’s just one more way we seek to help you pursue your unique ministry aspirations and be a Champion for Christ.

Our divinity courses are taught by faculty who have years of experience in ministry, education, and Christian scholarship. They are committed to helping you grow in your walk with Christ while providing you with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively spread the Gospel. Additionally, Liberty’s John W. Rawlings School of Divinity is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) – so you can be confident that your degree is both academically excellent and well-respected among churches, ministries, and nonprofit organizations.

Which doctoral divinity degree is right for me?

At Liberty, you’ll have several divinity doctorates and postgraduate programs to choose from. With a postgraduate degree like the Master of Theology (Th.M.), you can gain advanced training beyond the master’s level without committing to a full doctoral program.

The Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) is a great option if you want to develop hands-on ministry skills for use in your local church or parachurch organization while a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) can help you gain valuable research experience and theological understanding – equipping you for roles in publishing, research, and teaching.

The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree blends elements of both the D.Min. and Ph.D. – allowing you to explore the theory and praxis of leadership and education for application in academia and faith-based organizations.

Potential Careers

  • Author
  • Bible instructor
  • Chaplain
  • Christian education administrator
  • Christian scholar
  • Church discipleship coordinator
  • Evangelist
  • Ministry director
  • Nonprofit worker
  • Pastor
  • Seminary professor
  • Senior church administrator
  • University administrator
  • University professor
  • Vocational missionary

Highlights of Liberty’s Online Postgraduate and Doctoral Divinity Degree Programs

  • 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 postgraduate or doctoral divinity degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
  • 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.
  • To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for many divinity courses* all for one convenient fee.
  • The John W. Rawlings School of Divinity is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS).
  • Unlike many online Bible colleges and seminaries, Liberty University is regionally accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
  • While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have a set block rate of $2,750 per semester when taking 7 to 15 credit hours for the D.Min. and Ph.D. programs. This can save you up to $6,000 a semester! Th.M. students can also receive this same block rate when taking 9 to 15 credits per semester.
  • Liberty’s degree programs are transfer-friendly and designed to take advantage of as much of your previous coursework as possible with the potential to earn college transfer credits for professional training.

*Electronic textbooks are not provided for courses that fall under departments outside the 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:

  • 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 (for the Master of Theology): $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)

*At the postgraduate and doctoral levels, only the Master of Theology, Doctor of Education, and Doctor of Ministry – Pastoral Counseling degrees qualify for the $275/credit hour rate.

**Credits taken below 9 and above 15 credit hours for the Master of Theology online are charged at the part-time rate.

 

Military Discount for D.Min. and Ph.D. Students

We want to help you find the doctoral degree you want — at a price you’ve earned. As a thank-you for your military service, Liberty University offers eligible current and former service members like you or your spouse multiple pathways to earn a doctoral degree for only $300/credit hour.*** Find out how you can take advantage of this unique opportunity as you work towards your goal of reaching the pinnacle of your profession – for less.

***The $300/credit hour rate cannot be combined with the First Responder discount.

Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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