Graduate Certificate in Christian Ministry Your Gateway to Impactful Service and Leadership
Become a Leader in Your Church with a Christian Ministry Certificate Online
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.
Your officially conferred degree name will be Graduate Certificate in Christian Ministry.
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What Sets Us Apart?
- 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
Why Choose Liberty’s Christian Ministry Certificate Online?
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 MA 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.
What Will You Study in Our Graduate Certificate in Ministry Leadership Program?
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.
Discover 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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Tuition & Aid
At Liberty University, a private Christian education is less expensive than you think. Over the last 10 years, Liberty University’s Online Program has only raised its standard tuition costs by less than 5% – and most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.
To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for many divinity courses* all for one convenient fee.
*Electronic textbooks are not provided for PACO courses or courses that fall under departments outside the School of Divinity.
| Grad & Postgrad Divinity Block Rate (9-15 credit hours) | $2,850 |
|---|---|
| Grad & Postgrad Divinity Part Time (1-8.99 or over 15 credit hours) | $410/Credit |
| Military Grad & Postgrad Divinity Block Rate (9-15 credit hours) | $2,575 |
| Military Grad & Postgrad Divinity Part Time (1-8.99 or over 15 credit hours) | $290/Credit |
These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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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 – $290 per credit hour for part-time graduate and postgraduate divinity courses
- Discounted divinity block rate – $2,575 per semester*
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder **
- 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 per semester are charged at the part-time rate.
**Not applicable to certificates, postgraduate, or doctoral programs.
These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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