Divinity (M.Div.) - Advanced
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2025 through summer 2026. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Program Courses | ||
| APOL 505 | Contextualized Apologetics in the Late Modern Age | 3 |
| BIBL 500 | Hermeneutics and Biblical Interpretation 1 | 3 |
| CHHI 500 | The Redemptive History of the Church | 3 |
| DSMN 515 | Biblical Foundations for Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| DSMN 525 | The Great Commission: Evangelism and Biblical Multiplication | 3 |
| GICE 500 | Global and Intercultural Engagement | 3 |
| HOMI 550 | Foundations of Homiletics | 3 |
| LEAD 500 | Developing Leadership Character and Readiness | 3 |
| LEAD 600 | Dynamic Influence: Leading Teams for Growth and Impact | 3 |
| PACO 505 | Introduction to Pastoral Care and Counseling | 3 |
| SEMI 698 | Practicum | 3 |
| THEO 505 | Theological Foundations | 3 |
| THEO 540 | Issues in Systematic Theology | 3 |
| THEO 600 | Critical Contextual Issues Facing the Church | 3 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Elective 2,3 | 3 | |
| Elective 2,3 | 3 | |
| Elective 2,3 | 3 | |
| Elective 2,3 | 3 | |
| Elective 2,3 | 3 | |
| Elective 2,3 | 3 | |
| Elective 2,3 | 3 | |
| Elective 2,3 | 3 | |
| Elective 2,3 | 3 | |
| Elective 2,3 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 72 | |
- 1
Foundational courses are required to be taken within the first semester.
- 2
A student who desires to pursue the thesis track must consult the program director regarding course sequencing and thesis development within the first semester. The student must take RTCH 680, THES 689, and THES 690 in order. If a student is not ready for enrollment in THES 690 after completing THES 689, as determined by the program director, the student may be required to repeat THES 689 until deemed ready for enrollment in THES 690.
- 3
Choose any 500-600 level course.
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- Complete 72 hours
- A maximum of 50% of the program hours may be transferred if approved and allowable, including credit from an earned degree from Liberty University on the same academic level
- 2.0 GPA
- Degree must be completed within 10 years
- Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student’s anticipated graduation date
Program Offered in Resident Format
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| BIBL 500 | Hermeneutics and Biblical Interpretation 1 | 3 |
| DSMN 515 | Biblical Foundations for Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| DSMN 525 | The Great Commission: Evangelism and Biblical Multiplication | 3 |
| THEO 505 | Theological Foundations | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| APOL 505 | Contextualized Apologetics in the Late Modern Age | 3 |
| LEAD 500 | Developing Leadership Character and Readiness | 3 |
| PACO 505 | Introduction to Pastoral Care and Counseling | 3 |
| Elective 2,3 | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Third Semester | ||
| CHHI 500 | The Redemptive History of the Church | 3 |
| GICE 500 | Global and Intercultural Engagement | 3 |
| Elective 2,3 | 3 | |
| Elective 2,3 | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| HOMI 550 | Foundations of Homiletics | 3 |
| THEO 540 | Issues in Systematic Theology | 3 |
| Elective 2,3 | 3 | |
| Elective 2,3 | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fifth Semester | ||
| LEAD 600 | Dynamic Influence: Leading Teams for Growth and Impact | 3 |
| THEO 600 | Critical Contextual Issues Facing the Church | 3 |
| Elective 2,3 | 3 | |
| Elective 2,3 | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Sixth Semester | ||
| SEMI 698 | Practicum | 3 |
| Elective 2,3 | 3 | |
| Elective 2,3 | 3 | |
| Elective 2,3 | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 72 | |
- 1
Foundational courses are required to be taken within the first semester.
- 2
A student who desires to pursue the thesis track must consult the program director regarding course sequencing and thesis development within the first semester. The student must take RTCH 680, THES 689, and THES 690 in order. If a student is not ready for enrollment in THES 690 after completing THES 689, as determined by the program director, the student may be required to repeat THES 689 until deemed ready for enrollment in THES 690.
- 3
Choose any 500-600 level course.