Master of Divinity (M.Div.) in Discipleship Ministries
Take Your Ministry to the Next Level with Our Online Master of Divinity in Discipleship Ministries
Discipleship is vital to a healthy church, and Liberty University’s Master of Divinity in Discipleship Ministries degree will better equip you to lead the discipleship process within your own church. Earning your master’s of divinity degree in discipleship ministries will give you a practical understanding of biblical discipleship within the church and help you facilitate discipleship with family, small group, and church settings. Liberty’s M.Div. in Discipleship Ministries provides the education you need to lead your church in fulfilling the Great Commission’s command to go and make disciples.
Liberty University’s online Master of Divinity in Discipleship & Church Ministry program is designed for students who are passionate about seeing others grow in their faith through personal discipleship and ministry opportunities. Students explore global studies, the Old and New Testaments, systematic theology, sermon preparation, and more. Courses specific to the discipleship & church ministry specialization include: Family Discipleship, Small Group Ministries, Leading a Healthy, Growing, Multiplying Church, Spiritual Factors of a Growing Church, and Church Administration.
What Will You Study in Our Master of Divinity in Discipleship Ministries Degree?
As a pioneer of distance learning since 1985, Liberty University has worked hard to make our online master’s of divinity degrees flexible and affordable. 100% online with no set login times, our M.Div. courses are designed to fit into your schedule, so you don’t have to choose between continuing your education and your family or job.
In Liberty University’s master’s of divinity in discipleship ministries program, you will study subjects like:
- Principles of small group ministries
- Family discipleship
- Church administration
- Intercultural communication and engagement
Our professors have real-world experience in the ministry and use this experience to teach you practical skills that will help you further your own ministry. They facilitate engaging online learning environments and work with you to make sure you understand the concepts covered in class. Liberty professors care about what God is doing in and through you as an individual, and they want to help you achieve your educational goals.
Potential Career Options for Graduates of the M.Div. Online Degree
- Church planter
- Military chaplain
- Ministry worker
- Missionary
Highlights of Liberty’s Online M.Div. Program
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.
- Liberty University’s Rawlings School of Divinity has been accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). Your divinity degree has been approved by ATS and has met rigorous accreditation standards, so you can feel confident that your degree is both academically excellent and well-respected among churches, ministries, and nonprofit organizations.
- Your ministry matters – so when you take 9-15 credit hours per semester in your divinity program, you’ll pay a discounted block rate of $2,750. It’s our way of supporting all you do to serve others.
- Online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- You’ll be able to complete all of your master’s of divinity courses in as little as 2 years.
Military Benefits for Students in Liberty’s Online Master of Divinity Program
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 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 above 15 credit hours for the M.Div. in Discipleship Ministries degree are charged at the part-time rate
These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Available Online
Class Type
100% 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
