Online Professional Chaplaincy Degree

Degree Options

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

Seek Advanced Chaplaincy Credentials with Liberty University’s 75- and 90-Credit Hour Degrees

Take the next step toward your ministry goals with Liberty’s Master of Divinity (MDiv) in Professional Chaplaincy. Whether you want to work as a chaplain in a hospital, corporate office, community, law enforcement agency, or military setting, our divinity degree can help you earn the credentials for your journey.

Our professional chaplaincy program is designed with Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) opportunities to help you become more marketable in your field. By getting this kind of experience, you can set yourself apart and lead your ministry with integrity.

Your officially conferred degree name will be Master of Divinity (MDiv) in Professional Chaplaincy.

Please Note: Professional Chaplaincy has a general 75-credit hour degree program and 3 different 90-credit hour degree programs available.

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

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.

CPE-Accredited Training

With mentorship from experienced chaplaincy professionals, you can gain the skills for your career journey without compromising your principles in order to serve as a chaplain. Our flexible format will allow you to choose how you complete your CPE-accredited units either as intensives or with a CPE program in your community. These units are available in our community, healthcare, and military specializations as on-campus modules accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) or as online courses to guide you through your local CPE program.

CPE Residential Intensives vs. Online Mentoring

Liberty University’s professional chaplaincy degrees offer 2 paths to complete your CPE-accredited training:

Residential Intensives

These ACPE-accredited courses are taught as 1-week on-campus intensives by Liberty’s ACPE Certified Educators.
You will work in a clinical site near you with guidance and approval from our CPE program director.

Online Mentoring

These online courses are taught by Liberty’s chaplaincy professors.
You will work through an accredited CPE training program in your area and gain additional skills and training with the mentorship of Liberty’s experienced chaplaincy professionals.

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 Professional Chaplaincy Degree?

No matter which of our professional chaplaincy specializations you choose, you will complete core credits focused on the major aspects of ministry leadership. You will complete courses that explore other religions, the history of Christianity, and best practices in bridging the gap between the two. Additionally, you will take Greek and Hebrew classes designed to increase your understanding of Scripture from its original languages.

Depending on the specialization you choose, you will dive deeper into specific aspects of professional chaplaincy. We offer courses in community, healthcare, and military chaplaincy to help you gain the skill set for your unique ministry field.

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Degree Information

Why Choose Liberty’s Online Chaplaincy MDiv Degree?

If you are looking to pursue full-time ministry, a Master of Divinity may be the program for you. Our MDiv in Professional Chaplaincy offers you credit hours of core ministry coursework to study skills to help you lead with confidence and integrity in your ministry. Whether you come into this program with a ministry-related bachelor’s degree or not, you can be confident that you can gain the skills to pursue your future career when you graduate.

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Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree

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Potential Career Opportunities for Professional Chaplaincy Graduates

Corporate chaplain
First responder chaplain
Hospice chaplain
Hospital chaplain*
Law enforcement chaplain

Military chaplain
Pastor
Prison chaplain
Youth pastor

*This position may require 4 units of CPE and board certification.

Degree Options for the MDiv in Professional Chaplaincy

There are several specializations of varying lengths available for this program:

General

Community

Healthcare

Military

Speak to one of our admissions specialists to help you choose the program that best fits your needs.

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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 Information for Our MDiv in Professional Chaplaincy Program

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 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.

Undergraduate Enrollment in Graduate Courses Policy

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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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 – $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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Seek Advanced Chaplaincy Credentials with Liberty University’s 75- and 90-Credit Hour Degrees

Accreditation

CPE-Accredited Training

CPE Residential Intensives vs. Online Mentoring

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

What Will You Study in Our Professional Chaplaincy Degree?

Featured Online Chaplaincy Courses

Degree Information

Why Choose Liberty’s Online Chaplaincy MDiv Degree?

What Sets Us Apart?

Potential Career Opportunities for Professional Chaplaincy Graduates

Degree Options for the MDiv in Professional Chaplaincy

General

Community

Healthcare

Military

Not sure what to choose?

Tuition & Aid

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Admission Information for Our MDiv in Professional Chaplaincy Program

Admission Requirements

Preliminary Acceptance

Undergraduate Enrollment in Graduate Courses Policy

Transcript Policies

Admissions Office Contact Information

Military

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