Master of Divinity (MDiv)
Overview
Prepare to Lead Your Ministry with a Master of Divinity (MDiv)
Liberty University’s Master of Divinity, or MDiv, is designed to help prepare church professionals to lead their ministry with confidence and authority. If you desire to work with people in a ministry setting, then this professional degree can help you accomplish that mission. This degree can provide you the chance to help others and give them insight into Scripture and to help them find God’s plan for their life. This degree is primarily focused on preparing you for working in a church or parachurch organization, but with the multidisciplinary field of study, it can also help prepare you for many different types of occupations such as teaching, writing, and family advocacy.
Credit Hours
View CoursesNext start date: Aug 18, 2025
ATS Accredited
Highlights of Our Master of Divinity Program
Cutting-Edge Homiletics and Teaching Lab
Our School of Divinity features a state-of-the-art homiletics and teaching lab designed to help prepare you for effective preaching and teaching. This hands-on space allows you to develop your communication skills in a realistic and supportive environment – helping you grow in both confidence and clarity as a ministry leader.
The Scriptorium – A Treasure of Christian Heritage
Located within our School of Divinity, the Scriptorium is home to the Rawlings Foundation collection, featuring rare books valued at over $1 million. Highlights include a 111-foot-long Torah scroll dating back to the 16th century and a fully functioning replica of the Gutenberg Printing Press – offering a unique connection to the historical roots of the Christian faith.
A Window into the Past
The Scriptorium is more than a display – it’s an immersive educational experience. By exploring these artifacts firsthand, you can gain deeper insight into the development of biblical texts and the legacy of Christian scholarship throughout the centuries.
Real-World Ministry Experience
We believe that ministry preparation goes beyond the classroom, and that’s why we provide experiential opportunities through partnerships with local churches and para-church ministries. Whether you’re preaching, teaching, discipling, or serving, we want you to be equipped to make a real impact in real-world ministry contexts.
Career Potential
Potential Career Opportunities for MDiv Graduates
Liberty University’s Master of Divinity can help prepare you to pursue the following occupations:
- Apologist
- Church planter
- Discipleship pastor
- Evangelist
- Military chaplain
- Missionary
- Pastoral counselor
- Senior pastor
- Worship leader
- Youth pastor
Courses
What Will You Study in Our MDiv Program?
Liberty University’s Master of Divinity degree has many areas of study to ensure that your field-specific needs and interests are met. The main emphasis of our MDiv is to deliver foundational studies in ministry writing and research, Old and New Testament studies, apologetics, evangelism, and discipleship ministries.
To further your understanding of the Bible, our Master of Divinity can train you in the use of common language tools for word studies and in-depth research. You can also dive into the original Greek and Hebrew texts through language-specific courses. By pursuing our MDiv degree, you can choose the areas of study that reflect your specific ministry needs and have flexibility in your degree plan to ensure your education is well rounded.
Featured MDiv Courses
CHHI 520 – History of Christianity I
NBST 610 – Hermeneutics
DSMN 500 – Discipleship Ministries
LEAD 635 – Theology of Pastoral Ministry
Degree Information
- Explore further with our Course Catalog.
- This program falls under our John W. Rawlings School of Divinity.
Accreditation
Your seminary degree is approved by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) and has met rigorous accreditation standards. You can feel confident that your degree is both academically excellent and well-respected among churches, ministries, and nonprofit organizations.
BENEFITS
Why Choose Liberty’s Master of Divinity Degree?
A Comprehensive Seminary Program
Liberty’s Master of Divinity is one of the most comprehensive graduate-level seminary programs available. Designed for ministers, missionaries, and ministry professionals, this degree offers a deep and broad foundation in theology, biblical studies, ministry practice, and leadership. Whether you are currently serving in ministry or preparing to step into a new role, the MDiv can help equip you with knowledge and practical skills for long-term impact.
Credit for Prior Ministry Experience
If you have prior ministry experience, extensive personal study, or have previously completed work through an unaccredited seminary, you may be eligible to receive academic credit. Liberty offers transfer credit evaluations and Institutional Challenge Exams – allowing you to earn credit for what you’ve already accomplished and potentially shorten the time needed to complete your degree.
Preparation for Leadership
Our MDiv programs are designed to help prepare you for leadership in a variety of ministry settings. Whether you’re serving in a church, mission field, nonprofit organization, or academic context, you can receive theological grounding and leadership training to guide others with wisdom, humility, and biblical integrity.
A Pathway to Full-Time Ministry
If you’re exploring a call to full-time ministry or looking to make a career transition, Liberty’s Master of Divinity provides the comprehensive training to help you take that next step. With a strong emphasis on practical application, spiritual formation, and real-world ministry experience, we want you to be well-prepared to pursue your calling with confidence and clarity.
Tuition & Aid
How Much Does it Cost to Attend Liberty On Campus?
Knowing up-front what you’re paying for and why can go a long way toward making you feel comfortable about your investment. This overview of major college costs can give you an idea of what’s coming so you can create an accurate budget from the start.
All Tuition & Aid
| Part-time | $410 per credit hour |
#4 Best College Campus in America
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education designed to help equip students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as the #4 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com.
Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Programs
Available Master of Divinity Programs
Regardless of your professional goals within ministry, we believe we have a program that could be a great fit for you. Choose from one of our 6 programs, all designed with you in mind.
MDiv Programs
Advanced Master of Divinity
Chaplain Ministries
Christian Ministries
Community Chaplaincy
Healthcare Chaplaincy
Military Chaplaincy
Admissions
How Do You Become an MDiv Student?
Every application is reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and all applicants must submit the following documents and meet the minimum requirements for admission:*
- Admission application
- Official transcripts showing a regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 2.0 GPA for admission in good standing
- John W. Rawlings School of Divinity Questionnaire
- Pastoral recommender contact information
- Self-certification form (for students who are in the final term of their bachelor’s degree)
- Current Liberty undergraduate students seeking preliminary acceptance into a graduate program must complete a degree completion application through their ASIST account
*The Advanced Master of Divinity has additional admission requirements. Please see the program page for more details.
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