MDiv in Biblical Studies Shape the Future Church

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Online,* 8-week courses

Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

Do you have a passion for ministry and the church? By conferring our online Master of Divinity (MDiv) – Biblical Studies, you can turn this passion into a career. This degree can help provide the credentials to pursue a professional life as a pastor, educator, or ministry leader.

Throughout this online divinity degree, you can gain the foundational concepts necessary for ministry. You will study apologetics, discipleship, evangelism, theology, and pastoral counseling.

You can also study under seasoned professors and theologians in our online seminary programs through the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity. Our professors have real-world ministry experience and are prepared to guide you on your journey to fulfill God’s calling for your life.

*Some exclusions apply. Please refer to our exclusions page for more information.

Accreditation

Liberty Theological Seminary, as part of Liberty University’s John W. Rawlings School of Divinity, is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). Your seminary degree is approved by ATS and has met rigorous accreditation standards, so you can feel confident that your degree is both academically excellent and well-respected among churches, ministries, and nonprofit organizations.

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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

Our biblical and divinity studies master’s degree is a flexible program. This degree can help you gain the knowledge to continue your journey in the field of ministry. You do not need prior ministry experience to pursue Liberty University’s MDiv.

Our 72-hour program can help provide you with a unique understanding of the foundations of biblical study, including discipleship, evangelism, and sermon preparation. You will also conduct a thorough review of the Old and New Testaments. Our course in hermeneutics can help provide an advanced understanding of interpreting the Word of God and how to share it with others.

By pursuing our online program, you can have the opportunity to pursue your degree through a flexible format. You can complete this degree through 8-week courses with no login times. Additionally, you can be assured in pursuing your degree at Liberty University as a regionally accredited school and one of the world’s largest Christian universities.


Liberty’s Master of Divinity in Biblical Studies online program features a wide variety of in-depth curriculum. You’ll study apologetics, church ministry, evangelism, homiletics, the Old and New Testaments, and theology. With our MDiv, you can select 12 credit hours of courses that most interest you to tailor your degree to your needs. Your options include a variety of select New Testament, Old Testament, and Greek and Hebrew language courses.

Throughout our biblical studies specialization, you will study many subjects related to ministry. This program covers the history of the Christian faith, the importance of discipleship ministries, intercultural communications, and more. Additionally, you can be provided with training in pastoral, premarital, and marital counseling. Studying counseling techniques can help you engage with community members and others when they seek biblical counsel.

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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.

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.