M.Div. in Christian Ministries: Advanced Biblical Interpretation

Master of Divinity in Christian Ministries: Advanced Biblical Interpretation

Equip yourself with scholarly depth and pastoral readiness with the Master of Divinity in Christian Ministries with a concentration in Advanced Biblical Interpretation degree from Liberty University. With this academically rigorous degree, you can prepare for doctoral studies and careers that require an understanding of the original languages of the Bible.

With the Advanced Biblical Interpretation concentration, you’ll gain:

• Biblical Language Proficiency
• Foundational and Ministry Foundation
• Hands-On Experience

Offering the same robust course structure as Master of Divinity in Christian Ministries, this degree has internship opportunities and an extended thesis track. With a thesis, you can conduct scholarly research as you dig deeper into a specific area of divinity. This can also prepare you for further graduate study.

• See the non-thesis track version of this degree, MDiv Christian Ministries: Biblical Interpretation

With Master of Divinity in Christian Ministries courses, you can develop a comprehensive set of career-related skills that will help to prepare you for effective leadership. These include:

• Biblical interpretation and preaching – 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 (LTS), you’ll also be able to utilize our on-campus Scriptorium and Ministry Training/Homiletics lab. 

Faculty

Our professors bring a rich blend of scholarly expertise and practical ministry experience to the classroom. Many have specialties spanning biblical languages, linguistics, theology, church leadership and discipleship, preaching, and intercultural engagement. Importantly, professors are deeply committed to equipping the next generation of faithful, skilled ministry leaders.

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 MDiv 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. 

Master of Divinity in Christian Ministries: Advanced Biblical Interpretation

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