Earn Your Master of Divinity Online and Study Scripture in Its Original Languages
If you feel called to serve in a church or para-church setting full-time and wish to further your ministry through advanced skills, then Liberty University’s Master of Divinity (M.Div.) in Biblical Languages is for you! Our 90-hour biblical languages divinity program will provide you with instruction in the Old and New Testaments, apologetics, and church history. Our program features a dynamic and in-depth study of the original languages of the Bible that will enhance your knowledge and understanding of God’s Word so you can effectively teach congregates or other leaders within your ministry.
In accordance with our goal to Train Champions for Christ, you will receive spiritual and academic mentorship from your professors, each of whom has the ability to provide valuable insight into active ministry and outreach.
What Will You Learn in Our M.Div. in Biblical Languages?
Our Master of Divinity in Biblical Languages is intended to prepare you for professional work in Christian ministry within local churches as well as para-church organizations. Our M.Div. program provides in-depth training in biblical leadership principles and methods as well as a comprehensive study of Scripture and Christian beliefs.
Optional intensives are available under the Master of Divinity online degree, giving you the ability to learn in-demand skills while creating a professional network through face-to-face interactions with peers and professors. Your M.Div. courses will emphasize embracing the essential values, knowledge, and skills needed to serve in a variety of roles as a pastor.
Additionally, the M.Div. in Biblical Languages will give you specialized skills in:
- Hebrew and Greek syntax
- Hebrew exegesis
- Hermeneutics
This program is great for military students looking to fulfill service requirements as chaplains for certain branches of the armed services.
Career Options for M.Div. in Biblical Languages Graduates
We want to equip you with the necessary knowledge and tools to excel as a:
- Christian educator
- Church education administrator
- Military chaplain
- Senior pastor
Study Online
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online M.Div. degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- You can complete our online master’s degree in divinity in about 2 years.
Military Benefits
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe. Whether you are a current service member, discharged or retired from service, or the spouse of a service member or veteran, we are here to support you every step of the journey.
As a thank-you for your dedication and service to our country, Liberty is honored to serve and support you in your pursuit of online education by offering the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
- Discounted Divinity Block Rate: $2,475 per semester – only $165/credit at 15 credit hours*
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
*Credits taken below 9 and above 15 credit hours for the online Master of Divinity are charged at the part-time rate.
Residential Benefits
- With students from all 50 states and over 70 countries around the world, you can immerse yourself in different cultures and experience the diversity of on-campus life.
- As a residential student, your scholarship opportunities could include the Heroes Fund Scholarship, Keesee Scholarship, or the Virginia: Brown v. Board of Education Scholarship.
- Learn from professors who have doctoral degrees in their fields, as well as years of real-life experience.
- As a graduate student, you will have multiple research opportunities led by students and faculty to bolster your education and résumé.
- Outside of classes and studying, you will have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of on-campus activities, such as our NCAA sports, over 200 student-led clubs, and recreation centers like Snowflex, the LaHaye Ice Center, and Camp Hydaway.
- Enjoy our Reber-Thomas Dining Hall with over 20 available food stations, including gluten-free and vegan options. Work with a nutritionist to develop a dietary plan that is right for you!
Credit Hours
Available Online or On Campus
Class Type
Online, 8-week or residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Varies
Accreditation
ATS Commission on Accrediting
