Master of Divinity (M.Div.) in Professional Chaplaincy – Community
Get the Training You Need to Bring Christ to Your Community
Liberty’s M.Div. in Professional Chaplaincy – Community is designed for leaders like you who wish to meet the spiritual needs of a community. While the term chaplain does not refer to a specific type of faith or denomination, our Master of Divinity in Community Chaplaincy will provide you with a biblical framework from a Judeo-Christian worldview.
Our online M.Div. program in community chaplaincy will prepare you to enter a variety of corporate settings to provide support and promote emotional wellness. With the constant presence of sin and tragedy in this life, there will always be a need for Christ in our communities. Partner with Liberty to get the ministry training you need to help the hurting and faithfully steward the Gospel.
What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Community Chaplaincy M.Div.?
- An overview of the Old and New Testament
- Chaplain ethics for advisement and pastoral care
- Chaplain evangelism and discipleship
- Foundations of expository teaching and preaching
- How to help those who suffer from PTSD, combat-related trauma, and complex trauma
In all of our professional chaplaincy degrees, you will complete 63 credit hours of ministry-focused studies. You will complete courses that explore other religions, the history of Christianity, and best practices in bridging the gap between the two. Additionally, you will take Greek and Hebrew classes designed to increase your understanding of Scripture from its original languages.
Potential Careers for M.Div. in Community Chaplaincy Graduates
- Corporate chaplain
- Pastor
- Prison chaplain
Benefits of Pursuing Your M.Div. in Professional Chaplaincy 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 online degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- 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.
- 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.
- Liberty University’s John W. Rawlings School of Divinity is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of ATS, the Association of Theological Schools.
- You will have the option of completing two units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) as a part of your program.
- You can complete this Master of Divinity in Professional Chaplaincy – Community degree program in 3 years.
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 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 credit hours and above 15 credit hours for the online Master of Divinity are charged at the part-time rate.
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