M.Div. in Christian Ministries: Biblical Interpretation

Master of Divinity in Christian Ministries: Biblical Interpretation

Engage in diverse training for pastoral and ministerial career positions with the Master of Divinity in Christian Ministries with a concentration in Biblical Interpretation from Liberty Theological Seminary. With this degree, you’ll develop rich exegetical and expositional skills in the original languages of the Bible and also prepare for a potential advanced degree.

Offering the same robust course structure as the Master of Divinity in Christian Ministries, this Biblical Interpretation concentration fills your electives with biblical language courses, giving you exegetical skills in biblical Greek and Hebrew.

This degree has internship opportunities and does not have a thesis track. Benefit from a shorter course of study where your focus can be on Scripture studies as you prepare for potential graduate pursuits.

• See the thesis track version of this degree, Christian Ministries: Advanced Biblical Interpretation

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

Seminary Faculty

The professors at Liberty Theological Seminary 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: Biblical Interpretation

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