Master of Divinity (M.Div.) – Global Studies
Bring the Gospel to the Ends of the Earth with an M.Div. in Global Studies
Are you excited about the idea of bringing God’s Word to people all around the world? Liberty University’s Master of Divinity in Global Studies will prepare you with the knowledge and skills you need to fulfill the Great Commission. You will gain foundational knowledge in global ministries through courses in apologetics, discipleship, leadership, biblical languages, Old and New Testament studies, hermeneutics, evangelism, and pastoral counseling.
In addition, you will take part in an in-depth study of world religions. With this training, you will learn how to reach different people groups with the gospel. You can gain the confidence and authority to bring the teachings of Jesus Christ to those in other countries – knowing you have the background and expertise to teach God’s Word.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University’s 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?
- Cultural studies, world religions, and ministry and worship techniques
- Language skills needed to uncover the various meanings of words throughout Scripture
- Topics like apologetics, church ministry, evangelism, homiletics, Old and New Testament studies, and theology
Career Options for M.Div. in Global Studies Graduates
- Instructional supervisor
- Missionary
- 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
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 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
