John W. Rawlings School of Divinity Follow Your Calling to Serve and Find the Right Degree for You
Why Choose Liberty University’s Online Seminary for Your Religious Studies Degree?
Your faith and your commitment to Christ have led you to seek out more knowledge about His teachings and the place God has for you and others in the world. Whether you feel called to serve in ministry or set an example for others to follow as you serve in other ways, your desire to fulfill your part in God’s plan has led you here.
At Liberty University, we are committed to Training Champions for Christ. Our John W. Rawlings School of Divinity is one of the world’s largest schools for religious studies and ministerial training. Furthermore, you can be confident knowing that our renowned faculty has a firm commitment to Christian ministry training.
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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
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Value of a Degree
You can find a diverse range of online seminary degree programs to match your personal, ministry, and career goals. Liberty University’s online divinity school offers associate, bachelor’s, master’s, Doctor of Ministry, EdD, and PhD degrees. Likewise, certificates are available at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels.
Return on Investment
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) provides valuable information on how a degree can impact salary prospects. Learn more!*
Employment Opportunities
Explore job outlook statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the following careers: senior pastor** and author.***
Professional Connections
Mastering concepts and gaining foundational knowledge shouldn’t be the only benefits of a bachelor’s degree. Our world-class online learning environment is designed to facilitate collaboration and networking.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Employment, wages, and projected change in employment by typical entry-level education, 2023 (viewed online February 13, 2025). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
**Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics – Clergy, (viewed online February 13, 2025). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
***Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Occupational Outlook Handbook – Writers and Authors, 2023 (viewed online February 13, 2025). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
Top Careers
No matter the program, we are dedicated to providing education that aligns with the Great Commission. As a well-established online seminary school, we strive for academic excellence by upholding rigorous educational standards. Our goal is to support you in your efforts to make a meaningful impact in your workplace, family, and community.
Our high-quality courses are designed to help equip you with knowledge and skills that can be valuable in church ministry or a variety of other fields. Through an online Christian education, you can develop both spiritually and professionally as you pursue your calling.
Author
Cross-cultural worker
Pastor
Senior pastor
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 – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate, $275 per credit hour for graduate, and $300 per credit hour for doctoral courses*
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder**
- 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)
*For eligible current and former service members and their spouses. Learn more!
**Not applicable to certificates. Cannot be combined with the $300/credit hour doctoral military rate.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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