John W. Rawlings School of Divinity – Minors Deepen Your Faith with a Divinity Minor
Why Choose a Minor from Liberty University’s John W. Rawlings School of Divinity?
With a minor, you have an opportunity to supplement the knowledge in your core degree to explore a subject for career diversity or personal interest. A minor from the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity can be paired with any degree because it is imperative to understand the functionality of ministry regardless of your workplace.
The great thing about our minors is that you can take 100% of our courses online. The online format gives you the flexibility to remain active in your family, church, and community while studying from anywhere with an internet connection.
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Cultivate a Deeper Understanding of the Bible with a Minor from the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity
Your minor does not have to be related to your degree, but if it is, it may help reduce the number of credits you need to complete to graduate. Some minors pair well with any degree, like business or writing, while others are better suited for a specific area of study.
- Apologetics – Pairs well with the Bachelor of Science in Religion or the Bachelor of Science in Biblical and Educational Studies
- Biblical studies – Pairs well with our Bachelor of Science in Religion online degree program
- Christian ministries – Pairs well with our online bachelor’s degrees in religion, psychology with a specialization in Christian counseling, or social work
- Evangelism – Pairs well with our Bachelor of Science in Religion
Not sure what to choose?
Speak to one of our admissions specialists to help you choose the program that best fits your needs.
Program Format for Online Minors
- Typically 15-21 credit hours
- 25% of minors must be completed through Liberty University unless otherwise specified*
- Only available to add to an online bachelor’s degree while currently enrolled
- More than one minor can be pursued but may add to overall program length
- Minors do not lead to licensure
*Military students are required to complete at least 1 course in their minor at Liberty.
How Many Online Minors Can You Take?
Minors can only be added to bachelor’s degrees and may be used to fill in general electives in your degree plan. You can pursue up to 5 minors, but more than 1 minor may add to the overall length of your degree plan beyond the normal 120-credit-hour format. Speak with your academic advisor about adding a minor once you begin your online bachelor’s degree.
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 – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 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)
- Potential college credit for military training
*Not applicable to certificates.
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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