Overview

Through a Christ-centred curriculum, you will explore systematic theology, church history, pastoral leadership, and intercultural ministry, which can help equip you to shepherd congregations, engage in global missions, and disciple future generations. The Advanced Master of Divinity from Liberty University integrates academic excellence with practical ministry training to help you prepare to serve in a variety of ministry contexts.

Highlights

State-of-the-Art Facilities - The university has a state-of-the-art homiletics/teaching lab in the School of Divinity building. This space is designed to help you refine your preaching and teaching skills through practice, video feedback, and faculty guidance in a professional environment.

Utilize Resources - The Scriptorium houses the Rawlings Foundation rare books collection valued at over $1 million, a 111-foot-long Torah scroll that dates to the 16th century, and a functioning replica of the Gutenberg Printing Press.

Hands-On Practice - Engage in real-world ministry applications through a practicum course, fieldwork, and leadership training. These experiences are designed to help prepare you for impactful service in a variety of ministry settings, both inside and outside the church.

Practical and Ethical Training - Develop a strong biblical foundation while exploring how to apply theology to real-world ministry challenges. Through courses rooted in Scripture, you can gain the insight to lead with clarity, compassion, and conviction in today’s ever-changing cultural landscape.

Career

Liberty University’s Advanced Master of Divinity can help prepare you to pursue the following occupations:

Apologist

Church planter

Evangelist

Pastoral counselor

Worship leader

Youth pastor

Chaplain

Discipleship pastor

Missionary

Senior pastor

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Redemptive History of the Church

Biblical Foundations for Spiritual Formation

Dynamic Influence: Leading Teams for Growth and Impact

Critical Contextual Issues Facing the Church

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lynchburg, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies View 746 other Masters in Theology and Religious Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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 programme must complete a degree completion application through their ASIST account

Tuition Fees

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5700 USD / year

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5700 USD / year

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In-State

5700 USD / year

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Additional Details

Part-time : $410 per credit hour

Living costs

Lynchburg

United States

942 - 1540 USD / month

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