
Students and staff serve, study in Greece and Turkey
A team of 23 Liberty University students traveled to Greece and Turkey last month. The 13-day trip included both service and educational elements, first spending a few days in Greece to serve various humanitarian organizations before visiting historical landmarks in…

Divinity doctoral student tells harrowing tale of escape from war-ravaged Sudan
What was supposed to be a quick 48-hour stop in Sudan became a 13-day nightmare for Liberty University Doctor of Ministry student Parker Loy. On a scouting mission trip to the country with his church in April, the group became…

Graduation is double celebration for Michigan man who completed treatment for brain tumor the day before
When Liberty University graduate Sam Javed walked across the stage on May 12 to receive his bachelor’s degree in religion, he was not only celebrating the conclusion of his studies but also the end of several rounds of medical treatments…

Students overcome language, cultural barriers to serve refugees in the Middle East
A group of Liberty University students and faculty experienced the benefits of learning to connect with different cultures firsthand when they traveled to the Middle East to serve Syrian refugees over Spring Break. The trip, held in partnership with Coastal…

New divinity program helps nursing students build resilience in high-stress field
A partnership with the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity at Liberty University is helping to meet the emotional and spiritual needs of nursing students as they experience the everyday stress that comes with the responsibility of caring for patients’…

School of Divinity holds simulation event to equip students with the skills, hearts for church planting
Earlier this month, Liberty University’s Center for Church Advancement in the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity held a Church Planting and Revitalization Simulation to help students better understand how to carry out the Great Commission in communities across North America. The…

NAMB leader encourages students to find wonder in biblical truth
Liberty University welcomed North American Mission Board (NAMB) Vice President for Research and Resource Trevin Wax to Wednesday’s Convocation, where he spoke on the importance of remaining passionate about the Gospel. Wax joins a strong lineup of pastors and Christian…

School of Divinity to hold Every Square Inch Conference, church planting simulation
Throughout the month of February, Liberty University’s John W. Rawlings School of Divinity will provide its students with additional opportunities outside the classroom to further enrich their faith as they journey toward life in ministry. On Thursday, Feb. 9, the…

Church Advancement Week connects students with job opportunities as part of Liberty’s original mission
The Liberty University John W. Rawlings School of Divinity held a Church Advancement Week last month, highlighted by their annual Ministry Fair on Oct. 25 that saw over 1,000 students and over 100 ministry organizations attend. The week sought to…

John W. Rawlings School of Divinity welcomes new faculty
Liberty University’s John W. Rawlings School of Divinity has welcomed two new faculty members and promoted two more to other positions in the school this semester, continuing its mission of coming alongside the local church to fulfill the Great Commission….