Master of Divinity Discipleship Ministries
Learn Best Practices in Disciple-Making with an M.Div. in Discipleship Ministries
Discipleship is about relationships. If you have an interest in building, helping restore and mend relationships then a Master of Divinity in Discipleship Ministries may be for you! Throughout this program, you will learn the dynamics of family discipleship, how to build effective small group ministries, and the details of properly structured church administration.
As you pursue this degree, you will learn how to grow your church by strengthening relationships with the people in your congregation. As part of your training, you will also learn how to train family leaders who will look for teaching moments outside of church and reinforce God’s Word in their own households. These leaders will help fortify the teachings of the Church, promote practical Christian living, and help to fulfill the Great Commission.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- The John W. Rawlings School of Divinity is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of ATS, the Association of Theological Schools.
- Get real-life experience in chaplaincy through Liberty’s partnerships with local churches and parachurch organizations.
- If you have previous ministry experience, you may be able to finish your degree faster by taking some of our Institutional Challenge Exams.
- Complete your degree while upholding your current family, church, and career commitments with convenient, Monday-only classes.
What Will You Learn?
- Administration concepts like staffing methods, finances, and public relations
- How to develop small group ministries and family leaders
- How to organize and lead small groups
- How to teach, preach, and minister to others
Career Options for Discipleship Ministries Graduates
- Church education administrator
- Discipleship pastor
- Pastor
- Sunday school administrator
- Youth pastor
Facilities and Resources Available to M.Div. Students
- Monday-only classes for master’s programs allow students to complete large portions of their M.Div. degree by attending class just 1 day a week.
- Take advantage of opportunities to use our state-of-the-art homiletics teaching lab in our School of Divinity Freedom Tower.
- Study under theologians and missionaries with real-world experience.
- Institutional Challenge Exams are available to test out of foundational biblical and theological studies content for the M.Div. program.
- Liberty University’s Center for Ministry Training is a great resource for practical ministry opportunities.
- Our Freedom Tower’s Scriptorium gives students access to valuable resources and artifacts like the Rawlings Foundation rare books collection, a 111-foot-long Torah scroll that dates back to the 16th century, and a functioning replica of the Gutenberg Printing Press.
- We provide experiential learning opportunities through church and parachurch ministries.
Admission Requirements for Master of Divinity Programs
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
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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
