Master of Divinity (MDiv) | Discipleship Ministries

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Online,* 8-week courses

Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

Next Start Dates: March 23, 2026 | May 18, 2026 | June 29, 2026

Take Your Ministry to the Next Level with Our Online Master of Divinity in Discipleship Ministries

Do you feel that God has called you to disciple, mentor, or shepherd others? Have you ever wondered how to start a discipleship ministry or what the meaning of discipleship truly is? Conferring Liberty University’s Master of Divinity (MDiv) Discipleship Ministries can help develop your evangelism and discipleship skills so you can minister to others. With our 72-credit-hour online program, you can have the flexibility you need to continue your ministerial efforts while pursuing your degree.

This degree program gives you the opportunity to study apologetics, evangelism, teaching and preaching, leadership, the Greek and Hebrew languages, and theology. With this degree, you can also explore how to create and manage discipleship ministries within your church and community. Shepherding a church is no small task, so don’t tackle it alone. Partner with us and study how to build effective Bible study and discipleship programs for the glory of Jesus Christ.

*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 University’s Master of Divinity Online – Discipleship Ministries Degree?

Liberty University’s core mission is Training Champions for Christ. Developing disciples of Jesus who can share the Gospel is essential to living out that mission. By pursuing your graduate studies with a specialization in discipleship ministries, you can become a confident soul-winner for Christ who has a degree from one of the nation’s largest Christian universities.

As an online Master of Divinity student at Liberty, you will not have to sacrifice quality for flexibility. Aside from a 16-week internship, our Master of Divinity programs are available online in a convenient, 8-week course format. Through an in-depth study of biblical texts, you can learn biblical and theological principles that are key to preaching the Gospel. If you are a church leader who feels led by the Holy Spirit to proclaim the Gospel by building discipleship groups and mentoring relationships, this degree may be for you. Apply today and become a more effective disciple maker.

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

As a student enrolled 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 Our Master of Divinity in Discipleship Ministries Degree?

Our Master of Divinity online program features a wide variety of in-depth coursework. The content of this degree covers the study of apologetics, church ministry, evangelism, and homiletics in addition to the Old and New Testaments.

Your online discipleship ministries degree features specialized content designed to teach you about family discipleship, small group ministry, and ministry growth. If you feel called to pastor, disciple, or plant a church, our Master of Divinity online in discipleship ministries can help provide the skills you need to grow a fruitful ministry and fulfill the Great Commission.

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Tuition & Aid

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 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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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, 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

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

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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