Overview

The Chaplain Ministries program offered by Liberty University gives you the core values, knowledge, and skills you need to serve in professional Christian ministry effectively. This degree can prepare you through in-depth study of biblical leadership principles and strategies as well as intensive study of the Scriptures and essential truths of the Christian faith.

This program benefits pastors and ministry leaders who seek a firm Scriptural foundation for service in Christian ministry. The Liberty Theological Seminary has many different M.Div. concentrations to choose from. The M.Div. is the basis for most divinity doctoral programs.

Career Opportunities

Prepare to work in Christian ministry or in secular settings like businesses, college campuses, sports organizations, the military, and among first responders for medical emergencies.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Chaplain Ethics for Advisement and Pastoral Care
Chaplain Resilient Leaders
Community Chaplaincy
Acute Stress, Grief, and Trauma
Theology
Religion

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

75 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lynchburg, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies View 752 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 program must complete a degree completion application through their myLU account

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21562 USD / year

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Out-of-State

21562 USD / year

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In-State

21562 USD / year

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Living costs

Lynchburg

United States

942 - 1540 USD / month

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