MDiv – Educational Ministries Empowering Leaders for Transformative Teaching in Faith Communities

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Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

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.

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  • Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
  • Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral 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.


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.

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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
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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Who May Qualify?

  • Active Duty
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  • 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.