Online MDiv | Church Ministry in the Digital Age

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Online,* 8-week courses

Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

Next Start Dates: January 19, 2026 | February 16, 2026 | March 23, 2026

Reach More People in Need Through Technology With Liberty’s MDiv in Church Ministry in the Digital Age

With technology, churches can connect with people in need across the globe in ways never before possible. With Liberty’s Master of Divinity (MDiv) in Church Ministry in the Digital Age, you can become a part of your church’s digital ministry or help extend your ministry’s reach with online services. Our specialized digital ministry training can help you build a bridge to online communities to bring them the Gospel.

Throughout our Master of Divinity online in digital ministries degree, you will also study a wide variety of essential topics, including an in-depth review of the Old and New Testaments, the Greek and Hebrew languages, expository teaching and preaching, and pastoral counseling. You can build on these ministry skills with technical expertise that can help you build a foundation for online services for your ministry.

Your officially conferred degree name will be Master of Divinity (MDiv) in Church Ministry in the Digital Age.

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

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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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Why Choose Liberty’s MDiv in Digital Ministry Degree?

Liberty’s mission is to Train Champions for Christ, and we fulfill that mission by training ministry professionals. With Liberty’s online MDiv program, you will receive support and training at one of the world’s largest Christian universities. Our 72-hour degree program is online, which means you can complete your college degree at your convenience.

Unlike some online Bible colleges, Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Additionally, our John. W. Rawlings School of Divinity is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). With these accreditations, you can be confident that you are earning your degree from a reputable institution.

We are passionate about teaching students how to lead and grow their ministry. Through our online seminary programs offered through the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity, you can study leadership and church administration techniques with professors who have doctorates and years of experience in the ministry field. Paired with cutting-edge digital ministry strategies and technology, you can be equipped to bring your ministry to the next level of online engagement.

Get the Tools You Need for Ministry Success – Included with Your Program

As a student at Liberty University, you get access to the Logos Bible app at no extra cost. If you’re in a Rawlings School of Divinity program, you receive a Logos Max subscription – unlocking a robust library of biblical and theological resources while you study.

The majority of our Liberty Theological Seminary master’s programs even integrate Logos into your courses, teaching you how to use it effectively and giving you additional resources and training to help you dig deeper into Scripture and prepare for ministry.

What Will You Study in an MDiv in Digital Ministry Degree?

Our Master of Divinity online programs feature a wide variety of in-depth coursework covering vital ministry and leadership topics. These topics range from the study of apologetics, church ministry, evangelism, and homiletics to Old and New Testament study and theology. Our digital ministries degree specialization provides additional specialized courses in practical technology for ministry, forming digital outreach strategies, and applying foundational ministry skills to online ministry.

Upon completion of this degree, you can be prepared to pursue ministry with the necessary training and credentials you need to be successful. You can minister in diverse environments, train up disciples, and teach God’s Word with skill and passion.

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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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Admission Information Liberty’s Master of Divinity – Church Ministry in the Digital Age

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.

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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.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Digital Ministry?

If you want to engage with your community and the world with the Gospel message, then you know why your congregation needs a digital ministry. The Internet provides the perfect platform for churches to reach non-believers and members of the body of Christ no matter where in the world they may be. Social media outreach, online church service broadcasts, and online Christian counseling resources are just some of the tools you can use to increase your reach worldwide. Liberty’s MDiv in Church Ministry in the Digital Age can help equip you to leverage these tools for your ministry, and much more.

How long does it take to earn a Master of Divinity?

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

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