Master of Divinity in Church History Online Degree Shape the Future by Understanding the Past
75
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Study the Foundations of the Christian Faith by Earning a Master of Divinity in Church History Online Degree
Are you passionate about ministry and the history of the church? Liberty University’s Master of Divinity (M.Div.) in Church History online degree will give you the opportunity to explore both of these passions. Our 100% online, 75-hour program gives you the flexibility to continue pursuing ministry while earning your degree. You will experience a wide variety of foundational coursework in topics like discipleship, evangelism, sermon preparation, hermeneutics, and theology. Additionally, this degree will allow you to gain an enhanced understanding of the history and development of the Christian faith. Our M.Div. in Church History is ideal for you if you are seeking out a career as a Christian educator, curriculum director, or pastor.
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.
Why Choose Liberty University’s Master of Divinity in Church History Online Degree?
Your study of church history will be an enriching journey, learning about important events, people, and ideas that span over two millennia. You can confidently pursue your M.Div. in Church History at Liberty University knowing we have solid accreditation and reputable degree programs. Our mission is to Train Champions for Christ, and we hope that learning the foundation and history of Christianity will propel you to effectively share the Gospel of Jesus Christ to your family, community, and beyond.
What Will You Study in Our Master of Divinity in Church History Online Degree?
Our Master of Divinity online programs feature a wide variety of in-depth coursework ranging from the study of apologetics, church ministry, evangelism, and homiletics, to Old and New Testament study and theology. Throughout our church history degree specialization, you will have the opportunity to study essential biblical and historical events over the past 2,000 years, from the first-century challenges believers faced and the rise of the Christian church through the Middle Ages, to Christianity becoming the most widely practiced religion in the world. Your mastery of the history of the church can enable you to become an effective teacher, preacher, disciple, and leader in present-day ministries.
We encourage you to review our featured courses section and explore what you could be learning as early as our next start date!
Potential Career Opportunities
- Christian educator
- Curriculum director
- Instructional supervisor
- Pastor
Featured Courses
Degree Information
- This program falls under the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity
- View our Graduate Divinity Course Guides (login required).
Degree 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 (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 |
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Admission Information for Our Master of Divinity in Church History Online Degree
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. *Please note: the MA in Christian Apologetics requires a 2.5 GPA for admission in good standing.
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
- Admission to this program also requires:
- The School of Divinity Questionnaire (login required).
- Submission of contact information (login required) for 1 pastoral recommender.
- 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.
Preliminary Acceptance
If you are sending in a preliminary transcript for acceptance, you must:
- Be in your final term and planning to start your master’s degree after the last day of class for your bachelor’s degree.
- Complete a Bachelor’s Self-Certification Form confirming your completion date. You may download the form from the Forms and Downloads page or contact an admissions counselor to submit the form on your behalf.
- Submit an official/unofficial transcript to confirm that you are in your final term. The preliminary transcript must show a minimum of 105 completed credit hours.
- If you are a current Liberty University student completing your undergraduate degree, you will need to submit a Degree/Certificate Completion Application.
- Send in an additional, final official transcript with a conferral date on it by the end of your first semester of enrollment in the new master’s degree.
Dual Enrollment
Please see the Online Dual Enrollment page for information about starting graduate courses while finishing your bachelor’s degree.
Transcript Policies
Unofficial College Transcript Policy
Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:
- Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
- Cumulative GPA
- A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
- Degree and date conferred (if applicable)
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.
If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Admissions Office Contact Information
Liberty University Online Admissions Verification
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Lynchburg, VA 24515
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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)
*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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to earn a Master of Divinity?
At Liberty, you could earn our MDiv in just 2 years. The great thing about our program is that it is offered 100% online. This means you are able to continue to dedicate time to work, ministry, and family while completing your courses. You can also complete your degree at your own pace – no matter what that means.
What jobs can you get with a Master of Divinity?
When deciding to pursue a master’s program, it’s important to know jobs you might qualify for once you’ve received your degree. Our MDiv can prepare you to work in churches, ministries, or nonprofit organizations.
Here are some of the positions that may be available to you upon graduation:
- Christian educator
- Lead pastor
- Ministry associate
- Missions organizer/director
- Youth pastor
What are the benefits of an MDiv online?
- The Master of Divinity is one of the most comprehensive graduate seminary programs available to ministers, missionaries, and other ministry professionals.
- Liberty University is accredited through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
- The Master of Divinity degree has been approved by the Commission on Accrediting of ATS, the Association of Theological Schools.
- Those with shorter graduate seminary degrees may find that most or all of their previous coursework can be transferred to the MDiv online program.
- Institutional Challenge Exams (ICE) are available to test out of foundational biblical and theological studies content for the online MDiv program.
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