M.Div. Online – Christian Leadership & Church Ministry Shape Tomorrow’s Church
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75
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Learn to Shepherd a Fruitful Ministry with a Master of Divinity Online – Christian Leadership and Church Ministries Degree
Do you feel called to a leadership role within church ministry? By studying Christian leadership and church ministries at Liberty University, you can receive the training you need to take on pastoral or leadership roles within the church and community.
Our 75-hour degree program is available 100% online, providing the flexibility you need to complete your degree on your schedule and accelerate your career in ministry. Your training will include advanced study in apologetics, homiletics, hermeneutics, leadership, and theology. Our Christian leadership and church ministries specialization will provide a focused study on discipleship, leading small groups, and developing a mission, vision, and strategic plan for your church. If you are a rising church leader, Liberty’s online M.Div. in Christian Leadership and Church Ministries degree can set you up for success as a godly leader to the church.
Accreditation
Liberty Theological Seminary, as part of Liberty University’s John W. Rawlings School of Divinity, is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). Your seminary degree is 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.
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What Sets Us Apart?
- Private Nonprofit University
- 600+ Online Degrees
- No Standardized Testing for Admission
- Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
- Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree
Why Choose Liberty University’s Online Master of Divinity – Christian Leadership and Church Ministries Degree?
Liberty University is one of the largest Christian universities in the world. With our mission of Training Champions for Christ, you can rest assured that you will receive the support and training you need to be successful in your career. We are passionate about teaching students how to disciple others and lead effective small groups. Our online seminary program through the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity focuses on leadership techniques taught by professors who have doctorates and years of experience in the ministry field.
Our Master of Divinity program is among the most affordable M.Div. programs you will find, as we offer low tuition rates and specific block rates for those pursuing their degree full time. You do not have to sacrifice quality for flexibility when you pursue our Christian leadership and church ministries degree, as our Master of Divinity degrees can be completed 100% online.
What Will You Study in Our Master of Divinity Online – Christian Leadership and Church Ministries Degree?
Our Master of Divinity online programs feature a wide variety of in-depth coursework ranging from the study of apologetics, church ministry, evangelism, and homiletics, to Old and New Testament study and theology. Our Christian leadership and church ministries degree specialization courses provide exciting training in family discipleship, small group ministries, team leadership, and conflict resolution. Most importantly, you can learn how to create and carry out a mission and vision for your church and ministry.
We encourage you to review our featured courses section and explore what you could be learning as early as our next start date!
Potential Career Opportunities
- Church education administrator
- Senior pastor
- Sunday school administrator
Featured Courses
Degree Information
- This program falls under the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity.
- View our Graduate Divinity Course Guides (login required).
Degree Completion Plan
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Tuition & Aid
Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for many divinity courses* all for one convenient fee.
*Electronic textbooks are not provided for PACO courses or courses that fall under departments outside the School of Divinity.
Grad & Postgrad Divinity Block Rate (9-15 credit hours) | $2,750 |
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Grad & Postgrad Divinity Part Time (0-8.99 or over 15 credit hours) | $395/Credit |
Military Grad & Postgrad Divinity Block Rate (9-15 credit hours) | $2,475 |
Military Grad & Postgrad Divinity Part Time (0-8.99 or over 15 credit hours) | $275/Credit |
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Admission Information for Liberty’s MDiv in Christian Leadership and Church Ministries
Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9596.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 2.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing. Applicants who have earned a master’s degree or at least 12 graduate credits from an accredited institution will be assessed on the basis of the master’s-level degree work. *Please note: the MA in Christian Apologetics requires a 2.5 GPA for admission in good standing.
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
- Admission to this program also requires:
- The School of Divinity Questionnaire (login required).
- Submission of contact information (login required) for 1 pastoral recommender.
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
Preliminary Acceptance
If you are sending in a preliminary transcript for acceptance, you must:
- Be in your final term and planning to start your master’s degree after the last day of class for your bachelor’s degree.
- Complete a Bachelor’s Self-Certification Form confirming your completion date. You may download the form from the Forms and Downloads page or contact an admissions counselor to submit the form on your behalf.
- Submit an official/unofficial transcript to confirm that you are in your final term. The preliminary transcript must show a minimum of 105 completed credit hours.
- If you are a current Liberty University student completing your undergraduate degree, you will need to submit a Degree/Certificate Completion Application.
- Send in an additional, final official transcript with a conferral date on it by the end of your first semester of enrollment in the new master’s degree.
Dual Enrollment
Please see the Online Dual Enrollment page for information about starting graduate courses while finishing your bachelor’s degree.
Transcript Policies
Unofficial College Transcript Policy
Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:
- Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
- Cumulative GPA
- A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
- Degree and date conferred (if applicable)
Official College Transcript Policy
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Admissions Office Contact Information
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Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for part-time graduate and postgraduate divinity courses
- Discounted divinity block rate – $2,475 per semester*
- Additional discount for veterans who service 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 below 9 and above 15 credit hours per semester are charged at the part-time rate.
**Not applicable to certificates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to earn a Master of Divinity?
At Liberty, you could earn our MDiv in just 2 years. The great thing about our program is that it is offered 100% online. This means you are able to continue to dedicate time to work, ministry, and family while completing your courses. You can also complete your degree at your own pace – no matter what that means.
What jobs can you get with a Master of Divinity?
When deciding to pursue a master’s program, it’s important to know jobs you might qualify for once you’ve received your degree. Our MDiv can prepare you to work in churches, ministries, or nonprofit organizations.
Here are some of the positions that may be available to you upon graduation:
- Christian educator
- Lead pastor
- Ministry associate
- Missions organizer/director
- Youth pastor
What are the benefits of an MDiv online?
- The Master of Divinity is one of the most comprehensive graduate seminary programs available to ministers, missionaries, and other ministry professionals.
- Liberty University is accredited through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
- The Master of Divinity degree has been approved by the Commission on Accrediting of ATS, the Association of Theological Schools.
- Those with shorter graduate seminary degrees may find that most or all of their previous coursework can be transferred to the MDiv online program.
- Institutional Challenge Exams (ICE) are available to test out of foundational biblical and theological studies content for the online MDiv program.
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