Master of Divinity in Christian Ministries

Residential Master of Divinity in Christian Ministries

With an M.Div. in Christian Ministries from Liberty University, you can prepare for a wide range of leadership roles in both church and parachurch settings.

Here, you’ll gain a solid foundation in biblical theology, church history, and Christian doctrine, along with practical skills for ministry leadership. This degree is designed to equip you to interpret and teach scripture accurately, lead with spiritual integrity, and serve effectively in a variety of ministry contexts.

Core courses cover areas such as pastoral counseling, evangelism, homiletics (preaching), discipleship, and church administration. You can select this general M.Div. in Christian Ministries degree, or deepen your expertise by choosing from the following specialized concentrations:

• Biblical Interpretation
• Advanced Biblical Interpretation

The M.Div. in Christian Ministries degree is designed to help you develop a comprehensive set of career-related skills that can prepare you for leadership. These include:

• Biblical interpretation and preaching – obtain the ability to accurately study, interpret, and communicate Scripture in a way that is clear, relevant, and theologically sound
• Pastoral leadership and administration – gain skills in leading congregations, managing church operations, and guiding teams and volunteers
• Counseling and discipleship – get foundational training in providing spiritual guidance, pastoral care, and one-on-one mentoring
• Public speaking and communication – grow confident and effective in oral communication through sermons, teaching, and outreach
• Theological reasoning – analyze and apply biblical doctrine in real-life ministry and cultural contexts
• Cultural engagement and evangelism – get the tools you need for reaching diverse communities with the gospel in relevant and respectful ways

As a student at Liberty Theological Seminary, you’ll also be able to utilize our on-campus Scriptorium and Ministry Training/Homiletics lab. 

Seminary Faculty

Liberty Theological Seminary professors integrate scholarly competence, ministry leadership, research activities, and a dedication to biblical principles. Their goal is to equip you for effective ministry and leadership within the Christian community.

Our Faculty Mentoring Groups are a standout feature of our M.Div. degrees, giving you the opportunity to meet regularly with professors who can enrich your academic and spiritual formation through personal guidance, discipleship, and ministry insight.

Master of Divinity (M.Div.)

As a widely recognized and respected credential for ministry, the M.Div. degree is often a requirement for ordination in many denominations. It is a strong foundation for pastoral roles such as senior pastor, associate pastor, youth pastor, or chaplain. It can also equip graduates for careers in teaching, missions, nonprofit leadership, counseling ministries, and further academic pursuits such as doctoral studies. The Liberty Theological Seminary has many different M.Div. concentrations to choose from. 

Academics: Master of Divinity in Christian Ministries

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