MDiv – Educational Ministries Empowering Leaders for Transformative Teaching in Faith Communities
75
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Empower Your Spiritual Leadership with a Master of Divinity in Educational Ministries
Unlock your potential to help lead and inspire in your community with Liberty’s Master of Divinity (MDiv) in Educational Ministries. This comprehensive program is designed to help equip you with the theological understanding and practical skills necessary to excel in various educational roles within the church and other faith-based organizations. The MDiv in Educational Ministries can be your pathway to deepening both your faith and your impact.
As a student in our MDiv in Educational Ministries program, you can explore a wide range of subjects, including biblical literature, church history, and educational psychology. Each course is meticulously crafted to strengthen your foundation in Scripture and doctrine while also helping to enhance your ability to educate and counsel effectively. This dual focus helps you on your journey to not only becoming a bearer of knowledge but also a compassionate and skilled educator who can address the spiritual needs of diverse communities.
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’s Online Master of Divinity – Educational Ministries Degree?
Choosing Liberty University’s online MDiv in Educational Ministries program offers you a transformative educational experience that can help uniquely prepare you for advanced leadership in religious education settings. This program is designed specifically for those who wish to deepen their impact in ministry through enhanced educational strategies and leadership skills.
One compelling reason to select Liberty University for your studies is the flexibility and convenience of the online format. You can maintain your ministerial and personal commitments while pursuing your degree, as the program allows you to study from anywhere in the world with an internet connection on a schedule that can work around your life. This means you won’t have to sacrifice your ongoing ministry duties for your education, making it possible to apply your learning in real time within your own community.
Additionally, our MDiv in Educational Ministries is deeply rooted in biblical principles, helping to ensure that your advanced studies are not only academically rigorous but also spiritually enriching. You can engage with seasoned faculty members who are experts in their fields and committed to the integration of theology and educational practice. Their mentorship is invaluable in helping you to apply scholarly research to the practical challenges of ministry.
In choosing Liberty’s MDiv in Educational Ministries, you are not just advancing your education; you are investing in a community-focused, leadership-oriented future in ministry. This program can not only help prepare you to move forward in your career journey but can also help you make a difference in the lives of those you serve, fostering spiritual growth and lifelong learning within your community.
What Will You Study in Our Educational Ministries MDiv Degree?
As a student in the MDiv – Educational Ministries program at Liberty University, you can embark on an extensive journey to deepen your understanding of biblical principles and their application in educational contexts. Your coursework will begin with foundational subjects that are essential for any ministry leader. Courses such as Introduction to Apologetics and Survey of the History of Christianity can help equip you with a robust knowledge of Christian doctrine and the historical evolution of the Church, preparing you to engage thoughtfully with believers and skeptics alike.
You can also explore specialized training in discipleship and evangelism. In Discipleship Ministries and Contemporary Evangelism, you will explore effective methods for nurturing believers and reaching out to the unsaved. These courses aim to help cultivate your skills in building and leading community-oriented faith programs. Additionally, Intercultural Communication can help prepare you to cross cultural boundaries within your educational ministries and enhance your ability to communicate and minister effectively in diverse environments.
The program also emphasizes the practical aspects of ministry. You will have the opportunity to choose between a capstone project or an internship, allowing you to apply your theoretical knowledge in real-world settings. This practical experience is invaluable, as it provides insight into the daily challenges and rewards of ministry work.
Finally, your specialized courses in the educational ministries, like Theological Foundations for Christian Educational Ministries and History and Philosophy of Christian Education, can provide a deep dive into the theories and practices specific to Christian education. You can explore innovative teaching strategies and curriculum development, while Teaching Across the Lifespan offers you techniques tailored to educating different age groups within the church community.
Potential Career Opportunities
- Church administrator
- Curriculum director
- Discipleship director
- Educational ministries director
- Family ministries director
Featured Courses
- EDMN 525 – Theological Foundations for Christian Educational Ministries*
- EDMN 530 – History and Philosophy of Christian Education
- EDMN 540 – Teaching Strategies and Curriculum Development for Christian Education
- EDMN 545 – Teaching Across the Lifespan
*Course guide coming soon
Degree Information
- This program falls under the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity.
- View the Graduate Divinity Course Guides (login required).
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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.
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Admission Information for Our Online MDiv in Educational Ministries 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.
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
- Admission into 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.
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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.
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