Master of Divinity (MDiv) | Youth and Ministry Online Degree

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

Discover How to Shepherd Children and Families with Our Master of Divinity – Youth and Family Ministries Degree

Liberty University’s Master of Divinity (MDiv) – Youth and Family Ministries degree online can help equip you with the credentials and training to work in the field of youth and family ministry. You will be exposed to a wide variety of topics and curriculum, including leadership, Christian theology and history, apologetics, and evangelism.

Additionally, this MDiv degree program will focus on the foundations of youth and family ministry and allow you to understand the needs of young people. If you are a ministry professional with a desire to fulfill God’s calling on your life, our MDiv in Youth and Family Ministries can help give you the tools to lead the next generation of pastors, youth leaders, teachers, businessmen and women, and more.

Today’s youth are in need of supportive, godly mentors who are capable of guiding young people through the trials they face on a daily basis. Many parents, who are often young people themselves, are also in need of mentorship.

At Liberty, we believe that solutions to historical and contemporary issues alike are found in God’s Word. Our Master of Divinity (MDiv) in Youth and Family Ministries isn’t just made to help you navigate the Bible – it is designed to Train Champions for Christ who are capable of providing life-changing guidance to the parents and children who need the most support. Minister to parents and become a leader in youth ministry. Apply today!

Your officially conferred degree name will be Master of Divinity (MDiv) – Youth and Family Ministries.

*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 – Youth and Family Ministries Degree?

Liberty University’s core mission is to Train Champions for Christ, and the discipleship of youth and families is pivotal to our mission. By pursuing our online 72-credit-hour program, you will have the freedom and flexibility to complete the degree at your own pace. Additionally, you can be confident in pursuing this degree at Liberty University – one of the world’s largest Christian universities.

In this degree program, you can explore how to make spiritual formation attractive and translatable to youth culture. Further, this family and youth ministry online degree can teach you to equip parents with the knowledge and skills needed to raise their children. If you’re looking for a graduate-level online youth ministry degree that offers an in-depth study of the Christian faith, this degree may be for you.

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 – Youth and Family Ministries Degree?

Through our Master of Divinity program, you will pursue advanced studies of biblical concepts, such as discipleship, intercultural engagement, homiletics, the Old and New Testament, hermeneutics, and church history. The professors in our online seminary school, the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity, can help you understand biblical theology.

Our professors also offer guidance and mentorship that can help you succeed in your ministry career. Our Master of Divinity in Youth and Family Ministries includes training that is vital for future ministry leaders to effectively reach teenagers, families, and the church at large.

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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 – Family and Youth Ministry Degree Online 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 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 for Our Online MDiv Programs

What are the benefits of the MDiv online?

The Master of Divinity is one of the most comprehensive graduate-level seminary programs available to ministers, missionaries, and ministry professionals.
Those with shorter graduate-level seminary degrees may find that most of their previous coursework can be transferred to the MDiv online program.
Unlike many Bible colleges or seminaries, Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Institutional Challenge Exams (ICE) are available to test out of foundational biblical and theological studies content for the online MDiv program.*

*Subject to transfer limits.

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