Residential Master of Divinity in Chaplain Ministries
Acquire the skills you’ll need to be a chaplain in today’s world. Prepare to work in Christian ministry or in secular settings like businesses, college campuses, sports organizations, the military, and among first responders for medical emergencies.
The Master of Divinity (M.Div.) in Chaplain Ministries degree gives you an in-depth study of Scripture, biblical leadership principles and strategies, along with the essential doctrines of the Christian faith. Explore theological and cultural issues relevant to formal and informal chaplaincy settings while learning to minister to diverse audiences.
Clinical Pastoral Education
Our chaplaincy program incorporates Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) opportunities designed to enhance your marketability in the field. With this degree, you’ll complete your CPE units in a ministry setting averaging 20-25 hours per week.
Through the M.Div. in Chaplain Ministries, you will have the opportunity to:
- Gain a global perspective on the Great Commission in a format that emphasizes the proclamation and practical application of the Gospel in making disciples.
- Explore the Old and New Testaments from a conservative evangelical perspective, exhibiting knowledge of the literature appropriate to the discipline of biblical studies.
- Investigate theological stances on key doctrinal questions and issues within Christian thought.
Learn from our credentialed faculty who have served or continue to serve as a chaplain in one or more functional areas of chaplaincy. You’ll also have the opportunity to benefit from our on-campus Scriptorium and Homiletics lab.
Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
The Master of Divinity at Liberty University gives you the core values, knowledge, and skills you need to serve in professional Christian ministry effectively. This degree can prepare you through in-depth study of biblical leadership principles and strategies as well as intensive study of the Scriptures and essential truths of the Christian faith.
This program benefits pastors and ministry leaders who seek a firm Scriptural foundation for service in Christian ministry. The Liberty Theological Seminary has many different M.Div. concentrations to choose from. The M.Div. is the basis for most divinity doctoral programs.
Liberty Theological Seminary is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). Your divinity degree is approved by ATS and has met rigorous accreditation standards. You can feel confident that your degree is both academically excellent and well-respected among churches, ministries, and nonprofit organizations. Liberty University is also accredited by SACSCOC.
Academics: M.Div. in Chaplain Ministries
Credit Hours
75 total credit hours
Program of Study
Master of Divinity (M.Div.) in Chaplain Ministries
Admissions Requirements
Find M.Div. in Chaplaincy Ministries admissions requirements.
Courses in Chaplaincy
- Introduction to Chaplaincy Ministry (CHPL 500)
- Chaplain Ethics for Advisement and Pastoral Care (CHPL 615)
- Chaplain Evangelism and Discipleship (CHPL 655)
- Chaplain Leadership (CHPL 620)
Get Started with Your Degree
Chaplain Jobs You Can Pursue
- Corporate Chaplain
- First Responder Chaplain
- Law Enforcement Chaplain
- Military chaplain
- Sports Chaplain
- Hospice Chaplain
- Public Safety Chaplain
- Pastor