Grad. Certificate in Church Ministry in the Digital Age Elevate Digital Church Expertise

12
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 50% of the certificate total
Provide Transformative Christian Ministry on Digital Platforms with Liberty’s Graduate Certificate in Digital Ministry
Are you interested in earning a graduate-level, ministry-focused credential that doesn’t require you to complete a Master of Divinity or a Master of Arts in Religion? Digital marketing may be another interest of yours, and you’d like to combine your 2 passions into 1 standalone credential. If so, Liberty’s 100% online Graduate Certificate in Church Ministry in the Digital Age may be a great fit for you.
In today’s world, digital platforms are gaining more popularity than ever before. Our methods of communicating with other people have been revolutionized, and businesses and companies have taken note — pouring millions into digital advertising campaigns that have significantly influenced buyer behavior and driven sales. Just as businesses use digital platforms to their advantage, so too can churches and ministries — allowing them to reach more people than ever before.
Liberty University’s 100% online graduate certificate in church ministry for the digital age is designed to help equip you with the skills needed to change the world for Christ. Taught by respected theologians, knowledgeable digital marketers, and principled teachers of God’s Word, this certificate program can help take your career in digital ministry to new heights. Partner with us, become an effective digital minister, and evangelize to nations from wherever you are.






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- 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 Graduate Certificate in Church Ministry in the Digital Age?
As a pioneer in distance education since 1985, Liberty understands what it takes to design a respected online certificate program. Just as our experience has taught us to revolutionize online learning, it has also helped us share the Gospel with thousands of students from around the world. By pursuing your education with us, you can earn a graduate certificate taught by subject-matter experts at a university that is committed to Training Champions for Christ.
This certificate program has been designed with your success in mind. At Liberty, we don’t just teach digital ministry techniques to our students. We train ethical, knowledgeable, and driven professionals whose passion for Christ seamlessly complements their online media skills. Through this 12-credit-hour certificate program, you can gain the knowledge needed to transform your ministry’s online presence.
What Will You Study in Our Graduate Media Ministry Certificate?
Our graduate certificate in church ministry for the digital age consists of 4 courses. You can learn to construct a theology of networks for the digital age, encourage spiritual formation, and foster Christian community online. You will also study the fundamentals of ministry in the digital age and how technology can help the church.
This certificate’s courses were carefully created using market research for relevant careers, soft skills that employers look for in their employees, and other industry trends. Our School of Divinity faculty took their findings and wove them into this certificate’s curriculum — ensuring that you can earn a graduate certificate that can help you stand out in applicant pools.
Potential Career Opportunities
Our church ministry in the digital age certificate can help you prepare for several career paths. Depending on your current knowledge, education level, and experience, there are many different positions that could benefit from our accredited certificate:
The leadership, ministry, and technology skills that you gain from our certificate in church ministry in the digital age can be an asset in many other aspects of the ministry world as you pursue positions of added responsibility. Additionally, the credits from this certificate may transfer directly into the MDiv in Church Ministry in the Digital Age. Take the next step towards your personal and professional goals with a digital church ministry certificate from Liberty University.
- Communications coordinator for a church or ministry
- Communications liaison
- Digital marketing strategist for a faith-based organization
- Digital ministry leader
- Social media manager for a church or ministry
- Website manager for a ministry
Additional education or training may be required for some jobs or occupations. Conferral of a certificate does not guarantee job placement.
Required Courses
Certificate Information
- This program falls under the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity.
- View the Graduate Divinity Course Guides (login required).
Certificate Completion Plan

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Tuition & Aid
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.
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) | $2,750 |
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Grad & Postgrad Divinity Part Time (1-8.99 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 (1-8.99 or over 15 credit hours) | $275/Credit |
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Admission Information for Our Graduate Online Divinity Certificates
Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9596.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 2.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing. Applicants who have earned a master’s degree or at least 12 graduate credits from an accredited institution will be assessed on the basis of the master’s-level degree work.
- Admission to this program also requires:
- School of Divinity Questionnaire (login required).
- Provide pastoral contact information (login required).
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
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Official College Transcript Policy
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
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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 serve 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)
*Credits taken below 9 and above 15 credit hours per semester are charged at the part-time rate.
**Not applicable to certificates.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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