Master of Divinity

Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary’s Master of Divinity program is the standard professional degree for ministry. Specifically designed to help men and women prepare for professional Christian ministry in local church and para-church settings, this program provides students with in-depth study of biblical leadership principles and strategies and intensive study in the scriptures and essential truths of the Christian faith. Emphasis is placed on understanding and utilizing the core values, knowledge and skills needed to effectively serve in a variety of pastoral roles. This degree program is also well-suited for students looking to meet the requirements to serve as military chaplains for certain branches of the armed services. Master of Divinity students must choose a concentration of study. 

Concentrations


  • Church Ministries
  • Christian Leadership
  • Evangelism & Church Planting
  • Pastoral Counseling
  • Pastoral/Preaching
  • Worship Studies
  • Biblical Studies
  • Theology and Apologetics

Potential Career Options


  • Military Chaplain
  • Senior Pastor
My training at LU [has] enhanced my knowledge ...

“Since my enrollment at Liberty University Online, my spiritual life has been challenged to another level. I immediately noticed how my training at LU enhanced my knowledge, skill and approach to serving in ministry. I enjoy the curriculum and the online format. LU’s professors are scholarly and equipped to teach and mentor God’s servants. Having earned a degree online from another university, I feel LU is by far the best choice I could have made to pursue a Master of Divinity degree. Thanks to all of you at Liberty University Online.”


Reginald D. Perry, Master of Divinity

Key points:


  • Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
  • Rated as one of the Best Distance Learning Graduate Schools by GetEducated.com
  • Nationally renowned Seminary and Professional Studies program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
  • Most cost-effective, accredited online Seminary program offered by a national educational institution
  • Effectively prepares students to serve in their chosen area of ministry
  • Nationally acclaimed Seminary faculty teaching online courses

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Associate
  • - Accounting
  • - Business
  • - Criminal Justice
  • - Education (Non-Licensure)
  • - General Studies
  • - Management Info. Systems
  • - Psychology
  • - Religion
Bachelor's
  • - Accounting
  • - Aeronautics
  • - Business
  • - Criminal Justice
  • - Education (Non-Licensure)
  • - Management Info. Systems
  • - Multidisciplinary Studies
  • - Nursing (RN to BSN)
  • - Psychology
  • - Religion
 Master's
  • - Accounting
  • - Business Administration
  • - Christian Leadership
  • - Discipleship Ministries
  • - Divinity
  • - Pastoral Counseling
  • - Evangelism & Church Planting
  • - Education
  • - Human Services
  • - Intercultural Studies
  • - Management
  • - Management and Leadership
  • - Marketplace Chaplaincy
  • - Marriage & Family Therapy**
  • - Nursing
  • - Professional Counseling
  • - Religion
  • - Religious Education
  • - Sacred Theology
  • - Theological Studies
  • - Worship Studies
Post-Graduate
  • - Doctorate in Education
  • - Doctorate in Ministry*
  • - Educational Specialist
  • - Philosophy in Counseling*

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*Blended Degree Programs

The blended degree format combines online study with on-campus study at Liberty University. This unique format allows you to complete some of your coursework from a distance, while also giving you the opportunity to study from our Lynchburg, Virginia campus, located in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Through the blended format, you get to experience the best of both worlds – the convenience of flexible, online education mixed with intensive study and face-to-face interaction with professors and fellow students on Liberty's campus.

**Minimal on-campus intensives will be required for online programs with licensure requirements.