Master of Divinity (M.Div.) – Educational Ministries
Enhance Your Ministry Skills with an M.Div. in Educational Ministries
Discover how you can help lead transformative educational programs in local churches and parachurch ministries with Liberty University’s Master of Divinity (M.Div.) in Educational Ministries. This degree is specifically designed for students like you who are passionate about nurturing faith through education. As you embark on this journey, you’ll delve into a series of robust educational ministry courses that have been carefully crafted to provide you with impactful content combined with practical applications.
By adding a specialization in educational ministries to your Master of Divinity, you open doors to new and exciting opportunities to shape educational programs that foster spiritual growth and community engagement. This specialized track seeks to not only broaden your expertise but also equip you with the advanced skills needed to thrive in both local church settings and broader parachurch organizations. Embrace the chance to make a significant impact in your ministry with targeted training that addresses the real-world needs of religious education leaders today.
What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Online M.Div. – Educational Ministries?
- Deepen knowledge of Christian educational theories and practices
- Develop effective discipleship and evangelism strategies
- Enhance communication and ministerial skills across cultures
- Grasp foundational biblical principles and their application to educational settings
- Refine public speaking and teaching methods
You will start your journey by studying foundational biblical principles and Christian doctrines through courses like Introduction to Apologetics and Survey of the History of Christianity, equipping you to effectively engage both believers and skeptics. As you progress, you’ll delve into specialized training in discipleship and evangelism, enhancing your ability to nurture spiritual growth and extend outreach efforts.
Courses such as Intercultural Communication can help prepare you to traverse cultural boundaries, improving your communicative efficacy in diverse settings. This comprehensive program is designed to cultivate your expertise and leadership in educational ministries, enabling you to make a significant impact on your community and beyond.
Benefits of Pursuing Your Online M.Div. in Educational Ministries with Liberty University
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- We are regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), ensuring high academic standards.
Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for part-time graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
- Discounted divinity block rate: $2,475 per semester – only $165/credit at 15 credit hours*
- 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)
*Credits taken below 9 and above 15 credit hours for the M.Div. in Educational Ministries degree are charged at the part-time rate.
Potential Careers for Our Online M.Div. – Educational Ministries Graduates
- Church administrator
- Curriculum director
- Discipleship director
- Educational ministries director
- Family ministries director
Credit Hours

Available Online
Class Type
Online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
Accreditation
ATS Commission on Accrediting