Master of Divinity (M.Div.) in Professional Chaplaincy – Community
Bring Godly Wisdom and Comfort to Those in Need with an M.Div. in Professional Community Chaplaincy
Chaplains provide spiritual guidance, comfort, and non-denominational religious services to those who are in need. The environment you might find yourself in as a community chaplain can range from hospitals and schools to corporations, military settings, and prisons. You may work with offenders and their families as they re-enter society, or you may offer counseling and support to family members in a hospice or hospital setting.
As a community chaplain, you will likely encounter people who are suffering from grief, stress, or trauma. Whether they have lost a loved one, experienced war, or are physically ill, you will learn the methods and techniques to offer comfort effectively. Our Master of Divinity in Professional Chaplaincy –Community degree program provides biblical and theological training that is needed for a variety of environments. You will learn how to provide emotional and spiritual support to those in need. Through the training you’ll receive in our Master of Divinity, you will gain the skills needed to bring Christ’s love to others.
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.
- 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 research, write, and prepare for a sermon
- How to teach and build resiliency in others from a biblical perspective
- The ministry of chaplains in the community
- Training and professional development for serving in a variety of ministry settings
Career Opportunities for Graduates of Liberty’s M.Div. in Professional Chaplaincy – Community
- Corporate chaplain
- Pastor
- Prison chaplain
Experiences and Resources Available to Divinity Students
- The John W. 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 John W. Rawlings 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.
- You will have the option of completing two units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) as a part of your program.
- 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 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
- John W. 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
