Take Your Ministry to the Next Level with Our Master of Divinity Online – Discipleship Ministries Degree
Discipleship is vital to a healthy church. Liberty University’s Master of Divinity in Discipleship Ministries degree will better equip you to lead the discipleship process within your own church. Earning your M.Div. with us will give you a practical understanding of biblical discipleship within the church and help you facilitate discipleship within family, small group, and church settings. Liberty’s M.Div. in Discipleship Ministries provides the education you need to lead your church in fulfilling the Great Commission in its command to go and make disciples.
Our discipleship ministries program is designed for students who are passionate about seeing others grow in their faith through personal discipleship and ministry opportunities. Some of the major areas of study within the program include global studies, the Old and New Testaments, systematic theology, and sermon preparation. Courses specific to the discipleship and church ministry specialization will include studies in family discipleship, small group ministries, leading a growing church, spiritual factors of a growing church, and church administration.
What Will You Learn in Our M.Div. in Discipleship Ministries?
In our M.Div. in Discipleship, you will study subjects such as:
- Church administration
- Family discipleship
- Intercultural communication and engagement
- Principles of small group ministries
Our professors have real-world experience in the ministry and use this experience to teach you practical skills that will help you further your own ministry. They facilitate engaging learning environments and work with you to make sure you understand the concepts covered in class. Our professors care about what God is doing in and through you as an individual, and they want to help you achieve your educational goals.
Career Options for M.Div. in Discipleship Ministries Graduates
Our M.Div. degree in discipleship ministries will prepare you to excel in the field as a:
- Church planter
- Military chaplain
- Ministry worker
- Missionary
Study Online
We understand the dilemma of wanting to further your education while also staying connected to your family, career, church, and community. This degree program is offered 100% online, so you don’t have to worry about sacrificing time with the people most important to you while you pursue your degree.
As an innovator in distance learning since 1985, Liberty will provide the following benefits:
- 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 3 years.
Military Benefits
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students from 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 above 15 credit hours for the online School of Divinity master’s programs 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
