Master of Divinity (M.Div.) in Christian Leadership and Church Ministries
Pursue an M.Div. in Christian Leadership and Church Ministries and Lead Your Congregation with Confidence
Liberty University’s Master of Divinity (M.Div.) in Christian Leadership and Church Ministries degree provides the training you need to better lead your congregation or small group ministry. Throughout this degree, you will gain extensive knowledge of apologetics, discipleship, evangelism, theology, and pastoral counseling.
Our M.Div. in Christian Leadership and Church Ministries can prepare you for the conflicts and challenges that might arise from being a leader in various ministry settings. You will also learn important strategy skills to help you plan for the future of your church or parachurch organization. Our mission is to Train Champions for Christ, and we will make sure you have the necessary skills, knowledge, and practical experience you need to be a leader in your community.
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?
- How to best lead family and small group ministries
- Mission, vision, and strategic planning
- Principles of team leadership and conflict resolution
- Research, writing, and ministry preparation
Career Opportunities for Graduates of Liberty’s M.Div. in Christian Leadership and Church Ministries
- 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 one day a week.
- We offer multiple scholarship opportunities to our residential students, including the full-tuition Keesee Scholarship.
Admission Requirements for 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 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 18, 2025
Accreditation
ATS Commission on Accrediting
