Find your degree of interest from one of our many programs of study offered 100% online.
Liberty University's online programs offer you the flexibility to study at your own pace, from your home or office, while retaining a level of structure that will help you stay on track toward achieving your educational goals. You'll receive a quality education - that is both flexible and affordable - from an accredited institution.
Let's find your divinity degree
Available Divinity Degrees
Associate Degrees:
- Apologetics
- Biblical Studies
- Religion
Bachelor’s Degrees:
- Applied Ministry (B.S.)
- Bible (B.S.)
- General
- Apologetics
- Bible Exposition
- Christian Counseling
- Christian Ministries
- Disability Ministry
- Humanitarian Action and Human Rights
- Theology
- Biblical and Educational Studies (B.S.)
- Biblical Counseling (B.S.)
- Christian Leadership and Management (B.S.)
- Cultural Engagement (B.S.)
- Religion (B.S.)
- General
- Apologetics
- Biblical and Theological Studies
- Christian Counseling
- Christian Leadership
- Christian Ministries
- Digital Discipleship
- Disability Ministry
- Evangelism
- Global Studies
- Humanitarian Action and Human Rights
- NextGen
- Theology (B.S.)
Master’s Degrees:
- Applied Ministry (M.A.)
- Biblical Exposition (M.A.)
- Biblical Languages (M.A.)
- Language Exegesis
- Linguistics
- Thesis
- Biblical Studies (M.A.B.S.)
- Chaplaincy – General (M.A.)
- Christian Apologetics (M.A.)
- Christian Apologetics (M.A.) – Thesis
- Christian Leadership (M.A.)
- Christian Ministry (M.C.M.)
- Church Planting (M.A.)
- Divinity (M.Div.)
- Biblical Languages (75-hour)
- Biblical Languages (90-hour)
- Biblical Studies
- Christian Apologetics
- Christian Leadership and Ministries
- Christian Ministries
- Church History
- Church Ministry in the Digital Age
- Discipleship Ministries
- Educational Ministries
- General
- Global Studies
- Homiletics
- Leadership
- Pastoral Counseling
- Professional Chaplaincy – Community
- Professional Chaplaincy – General
- Professional Chaplaincy – Healthcare
- Professional Chaplaincy – Military
- Theology
- Youth and Family Ministries
- Educational Ministries (M.A.)
- Global Studies (M.A.G.S.)
- General
- Linguistics
- Teaching English as a Second Language
- Humanitarian Action and Human Rights (M.A.)
- Advocacy: Law and Policy
- Disaster Relief
- Women’s and Children’s Care and Advocacy
- Religion (M.A.R.)
- Biblical Studies
- Christian Apologetics
- Church History
- Church Ministry in the Digital Age
- Community Chaplaincy
- Discipleship and Church History
- Evangelism and Church Planting
- Global Studies
- Homiletics
- Leadership
- NextGen Ministry
- Pastoral Counseling
- Pastoral Ministries
- Theology
- Worship
- Religious Education (M.R.E.)
- Sports Chaplaincy (M.A.)
- Theological Studies (M.T.S.)
Postgraduate Degrees:
- Master of Theology (Th.M.)
- Biblical Studies
- Christian Apologetics
- Church History
- Global Studies
- Homiletics
- Theology
Doctoral Degrees:
- Doctor of Education in Christian Leadership (Ed.D.)
- Church Revitalization
- Digital Discipleship
- Educational Ministries
- Faith-Based Consulting
- Ministry Leadership
- Next Generation Ministry
- Spiritual Formation
- Strategic Christian Ministry
- Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)
- Biblical Studies
- Chaplaincy
- Church Revitalization
- Discipleship
- Educational Ministries
- Evangelism and Church Planting
- Expository Preaching and Teaching
- MinistryLeadership
- NextGen Ministry
- Pastoral Counseling
- Spiritual Formation
- Strategic Christian Ministry
- Theology and Apologetics
- Urban Ministry
- Worship
- Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Apologetics (Ph.D.)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Bible Exposition (Ph.D.)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Leadership (Ph.D.)
- Church Revitalization
- Digital Discipleship
- Educational Ministries
- Faith-Based Consulting
- Ministry Leadership
- Next Generation Ministry
- Spiritual Formation
- Strategic Christian Ministry
- Doctor of Philosophy in Practical Theology (Ph.D.)
Are you passionate about leading others to a deeper relationship with Christ through a study of God’s Word? Do you feel called to full-time ministry in church planting, apologetics, youth ministry, world missions, or another area of outreach? Whether you are currently a ministry professional seeking more formal study or you need further biblical training to enter ministry for the first time, Liberty University’s online School of Divinity programs can help provide the tools you’re looking for. The John W. Rawlings School of Divinity, Liberty’s seminary, offers 100% online undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate degree programs.
Though your program will not require visits to campus, it may require a ministry internship in your local community to get hands-on, real-world experience. You can choose a general ministry program track, specialized track in a specific field, or an in-depth academic program that can help prepare you for doctoral studies or ministry leadership.
And because we are committed to Training Champions for Christ, we want to make it easier for you to complete your graduate program. As a full-time student, you can receive our discounted seminary block rate of $2,750 (applies to 9-15 hours) per semester! You can also have the opportunity to take exams for specific course topics to demonstrate your mastery and can potentially cover up to 30 credit hours of graduate content through Liberty’s Institutional Challenge Exams. Dig deep into Scripture and study the powerful themes and messages in God’s Word through Liberty University’s John W. Rawlings School of Divinity. You can learn practical, in-demand skills from experienced ministry professionals, study under acclaimed theologians, and network with pastors and ministers around the world.
Potential Careers:
- Author or speaker
- Bible teacher
- College professor
- Evangelist
- Missionary
- Pastor
- Pastoral counselor
- Worship leader
- Youth or children’s pastor
Benefits of Earning Your Degree at Liberty University
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online divinity degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks! Graduate and doctoral divinity* students who enroll by Summer 2024 D-term can also take advantage of these no-cost resources!
- As a graduate student, you can benefit from our John W. Rawlings School of Divinity block rate and get the training you need as a ministry professional. With the block rate, you’ll receive a discounted tuition rate of just $395 per credit hour (part-time) or a maximum block-rate of $2,750 per semester for full-time students (9-15 credit hours for graduate and 7-15 for doctoral)!
- With 8-week classes, 8 start dates per year, and no set login times, you can complete your online John W. Rawlings School of Divinity program faster than most students do on a traditional campus.
- Liberty’s degree programs are transfer-friendly and designed to take advantage of as much of your previous coursework as possible with the potential to earn college transfer credits for professional training.
- You can quickly gain course credit by taking Institutional Challenge Exams (ICE) at the undergraduate and graduate levels in topics like Bible, theology, and many more!
*Electronic textbooks are not provided for courses that fall under departments outside the School of Divinity.
Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts — $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses and$275 per credit hour for graduate courses*
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 for undergraduate and $625 for graduate per course)
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practic*ms, internships, or field experiences)
- Potential college credit for your military training for undergraduate programs
*Please note: At the postgraduate and doctoral levels, only the Doctor of Ministry — Pastoral Counseling and Master of Theology degrees qualify for the $275/credit hour rate.
Military Discount for Doctoral Students
We want to help you find the doctoral degree you want — at a price you’ve earned. As a thank-you for your military service, Liberty University offers eligible current and former service members like you or your spouse multiple pathways to earn a doctoral degree for only$300/credit hour.Find outhow you can take advantage of this unique opportunity as you work towards your goal of reaching the pinnacle of your profession — for less.
Let's find your divinity degree
Available Divinity Degrees
Associate Degrees
Bachelor’s Degrees
Master’s Degrees
Postgraduate Degrees:
Doctoral Degrees:
Are you passionate about leading others to a deeper relationship with Christ through a study of God’s Word? Do you feel called to full-time ministry in church planting, apologetics, youth ministry, world missions, or another area of outreach? Whether you are currently a ministry professional seeking more formal study or you need further biblical training to enter ministry for the first time, Liberty University’s online School of Divinity programs will give you the tools you’re looking for. The John W. Rawlings School of Divinity, Liberty’s seminary, offers 100% online undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate degree programs.
Though your program will not require visits to campus, it may require a ministry internship in your local community to get hands-on, real-world experience. You can choose a general ministry program track, specialized track in a specific field, or an in-depth academic program that will prepare you for doctoral studies or ministry leadership.
And because we are committed to Training Champions for Christ, we want to make it easier for you to complete your graduate program. As a full-time student, you will receive our discounted seminary block rate of $2,750 (applies to 9-15 hours) per semester! You’ll also have the opportunity to take exams for specific course topics to demonstrate your mastery and can potentially cover up to 30 credit hours of graduate content through Liberty’s Institutional Challenge Exams. Dig deep into Scripture and study the powerful themes and messages in God’s Word through Liberty University’s John W. Rawlings School of Divinity. You will learn practical, in-demand skills from experienced ministry professionals, study under acclaimed theologians, and network with pastors and ministers around the world.
Potential Careers:
- Author or speaker
- Bible teacher
- College professor
- Evangelist
- Missionary
- Pastor
- Pastoral counselor
- Worship leader
- Youth or children’s pastor
Benefits of Earning Your Degree at Liberty University
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America.Earning your online divinity degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- Electronic textbooks are provided for many divinity courses* all for one convenient fee. To continue our mission of providing affordable education, this fee is waived for students who enroll by Summer 2024 D-term.
- As a graduate student, you can benefit from our John W. Rawlings School of Divinity block rate and get the training you need as a ministry professional. With the block rate, you’ll receive a discounted tuition rate of just $395 per credit hour (part-time) or a maximum block-rate of $2,750 per semester for full-time students (9-15 credit hours for graduate and 7-15 for doctoral)!
- With 8-week classes, 8 start dates per year, and no set login times, you can complete your online John W. Rawlings School of Divinity program faster than most students do on a traditional campus.
- Liberty’s degree programs are transfer-friendly and designed to take advantage of as much of your previous coursework as possible with the potential to earn college transfer credits for professional training.
- You can quickly gain course credit by taking Institutional Challenge Exams (ICE) at the undergraduate and graduate levels in topics like Bible, theology, and many more!
*Please note: Electronic textbooks are not provided for courses that fall under departments outside the School of Divinity.
Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts — $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses and$275 per credit hour for graduate courses*
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 for undergraduate and $625 for graduate per course)
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practic*ms, internships, or field experiences)
- Potential college credit for your military training for undergraduate programs
*Please note: At the postgraduate and doctoral levels, only the Doctor of Ministry — Pastoral Counseling and Master of Theology degrees qualify for the $275/credit hour rate.
Military Discount for Doctoral Students
Lead your field with the doctoral degree you want — at a price you’ve earned. As a thank-you for your military service, Liberty University offers current and former service members like you or your spouse multiple pathways to earn a doctoral degree for only$300/credit hour.Find outhow you can take advantage of this unique opportunity and reach the pinnacle of your profession — for less.
Maximize Your Time
- 100% online programsat the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral level.*
- Earn credit for prior learning.
- Transfer in up to 75%of a bachelor’s degree.
- Transfer in up to 50%of a master’s degree.
* excludes licensure, certification, and some doctoral programs
Your goals on your time
We are committed to helping you achieve your goals and complete your degree as quickly as possible. One of our admissions counselors is ready to assist you with starting theprocess.
Contact Us:(800) 424-9595
Why Choose Liberty University?
Prepare for a Career
Go from merely surviving in your current job to thriving in the career of your dreams.
Enjoy Flexible Courses
Complete assignments at your own pace, at a time convenient to you within each week.
Access Academic Support
Access our electronic and print resources through the Jerry Falwell Library, writing resources, study aids, and IT support.
Grow in Your Faith
Each of our programs is grounded in biblical principles, and our professors consider teaching to be more than a job – it’s their calling.
Liberty’s online courses give you the ability to choose when and where you study.
Financing Options
Financial Aid
87% of all Liberty students in an online program are awarded financial aid.
Tuition Discounts
Available for military service members, including active duty, reserve, veterans, and their spouses, as well as emergency response personnel.
Corporate Tuition Assistance
Deferred – If your company reimburses you for the cost of your education, you submit your grades to your employer who pays you, and then you pay for your classes.
Other Payment Options are Available
Contact one of our admissions counselors for more information by calling (800) 424-9595.
An Accredited Private Education Made for You
As a nonprofit university, we have been pioneering distance education since 1985 and offer a unique and proven approach to online education.
Along with our advanced accreditations, we also have been recognized by the following organizations for our excellence in education.
Liberty University is proud to announce that we are recognized by multiple institutions for our affordability, accessibility, and academic quality. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America.
