Graduate Certificate in Christian Ministry Your Gateway to Impactful Service and Leadership

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100% online, 8-week courses

Transfer in up to 50% of the certificate total

Liberty’s online Graduate Certificate in Christian Ministry is designed to help meet the growing need for ministry leaders in the church. By earning this certificate, you can prepare to enhance your effectiveness as a pastor, missionary, evangelist, or faith-based organization director.

Learn how to provide high-quality ministry care to members of your congregation. Our online ministry program can train you to serve both believers and nonbelievers so that you can impact the world for Christ and help others grow in their faith.

Maybe you are currently working as a ministry leader, or perhaps you’re looking to get started in this field. Either way, our theological school online courses can help equip you to spread the light of Christ in today’s world.


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  • Private Nonprofit University
  • 600+ Online Degrees
  • No Standardized Testing for Admission
  • Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
  • Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree

As pioneers in distance learning, we’re committed to offering an education that fits your schedule. Our Graduate Certificate in Christian Ministry is available 100% online, and the classes have no set login times. You can complete your assignments from the comfort of your home and easily access your course materials whenever you need them!

At only 12 credit hours, this online ministry certificate can be completed in just 1 semester. We offer a fast, flexible path to graduation that lets you attend Bible college online without putting your life on hold. Additionally, this certificate can help you prepare to later pursue a full-length master’s degree, such as our online M.A. in Christian Ministry degree program!

Our Christian ministry online classes are taught by professionals with years of real-world experience. They can help equip you with the skills you need to bolster your ministry effectiveness. Throughout the program, you can learn how to serve as a Champion for Christ in your church, your community, and the world.


Throughout this certificate in ministry program, you’ll explore the theological aspects of leading a ministry team. Whether you work for a church or a faith-based organization, we can help equip you to effectively share the Gospel with other people.

Learn how to carry out the practice of discipleship, both within the church as a whole and within individual households. In our church ministry courses online, you can learn how to foster discipleship within families using methods like storytelling, Scripture memorization, and family devotions. With this knowledge, you can help raise up a church body that strives to honor, love, and serve Christ.

This program also examines how to build a healthy small group ministry and witness to those outside the church. Partner with us and train to use your skills in service to God and others.

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Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.

Electronic textbooks are provided for many divinity courses* all for one convenient fee. To continue our mission of providing affordable education, this fee is waived for students who enroll by Summer 2024 D-term.

*Electronic textbooks are not provided for courses that fall under departments outside the School of Divinity.

Grad & Postgrad Divinity Block Rate (9-15 credit hours) $2,750
Grad & Postgrad Divinity Part Time (0-8.99 or over 15 credit hours) $395/Credit
Military Grad & Postgrad Divinity Block Rate (9-15 credit hours) $2,475
Military Grad & Postgrad Divinity Part Time (0-8.99 or over 15 credit hours) $275/Credit

These rates also apply to the MA in Pastoral Counseling, which falls under the School of Behavioral Sciences.

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Military

Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.

Who May Qualify?

  • Active Duty
  • Reserve/National Guard
  • Veterans/Retirees
  • Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
  • Current Department of Defense Employees

Available Benefits:

  • Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for part-time graduate and postgraduate divinity courses
  • Discounted divinity block rate – $2,475 per semester*
  • Additional discount for veterans who service in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)**
  • 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)

These benefits also apply to the MA in Pastoral Counseling, which falls under the School of Behavioral Sciences.

*Credits taken below 9 and above 15 credit hours per semester are charged at the part-time rate.

**Not applicable to certificates.