Master of Divinity (M.Div.) in Biblical Studies
Provide a Deeper Understanding of Scripture by Earning an M.Div. in Biblical Studies
Do you have a passion for God’s word? Are you interested in leading and teaching in a ministry setting? A Master of Divinity (M.Div.) in Biblical Studies provides the training you need to pursue a life of service to the Church and your community as a pastor, educator, or ministry leader. Throughout this degree program, you will explore the areas of apologetics, discipleship, evangelism, theology, and pastoral counseling.
Get excited to dig deep into the books and teachings of the Old and New Testaments. Learn the foundations of preparing dynamic sermons and lessons that touch hearts and minds. You will also have the unique opportunity to study the original languages of the Bible, which will help you understand some of the intricate meanings of a word or phrase.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Liberty University’s John W. Rawlings School of Divinity is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of ATS, the Association of Theological Schools.
- Learn from theologians who have years of experience as well-respected authors, speakers, and researchers.
- We are committed to defending the authority of Scripture and conservative evangelical theology.
- Our master’s degree in theology provides hands-on experience within the local church as well as opportunities to serve with churches and organizations like the International Mission Board, Hume Lake, Samaritan’s Purse, and Second Baptist Houston.
What Will You Learn?
- Greek and Hebrew language tools
- Hermeneutics
- Major themes in the Old and New Testament
- Research, writing, and ministry preparation
Career Opportunities for Graduates of Liberty’s M.Div. in Biblical Studies
- Christian educator
- Christian school administrator
- Pastor
- Sunday school administrator
Facilities and Resources Available to Divinity Students
- The Rawlings School of Divinity is the world’s largest school for religious studies and ministerial training.
- As a member of the Association of Theological Schools, Liberty’s School of Divinity stands on a solid, biblically based foundation and a firm commitment to conservative evangelical theology.
- Liberty’s Rawlings Scriptorium Museum exhibits Christian scriptural artifacts valued at over $1 million, which are available for scholarly research and study.
- The faculty in our School of Divinity are first-rate biblical scholars and theologians in their own right. Liberty’s faculty have impacted the field of biblical scholarship since our founding, including Dr. Ed Hindson who is a fellow of the International Biographical Association in Cambridge, England.
- The option to take Monday-only classes allows residential graduate students to complete large portions of their M.Div. by attending classes 1 day a week.
- We offer multiple scholarship opportunities to our residential students, including the full-tuition Keesee Scholarship.
Admission Requirements for Our Graduate Divinity Degrees
Every application is reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and all applicants must submit the following documents and meet the minimum requirements for admission:
- Admission application
- Official bachelor’s degree transcripts with a 2.0 GPA or higher
- Self-certification form for students in the final term of their bachelor’s degree
- Rawlings School of Divinity questionnaire
- Pastoral recommender contact information
- Current Liberty undergraduate students seeking preliminary acceptance into a graduate program must complete a degree completion application through their ASIST account
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 18, 2025
Accreditation
ATS Commission on Accrediting
