Divinity in Chaplaincy (M.Div.)
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2019 through summer 2020. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| APOL 525 | Pluralism and World Religions | 3 |
| CHHI 510 | Survey of the History of Christianity | 3 |
| CHPL 500 | Introduction to Chaplaincy Ministry | 3 |
| CHPL 598 | Spiritual and Professional Development of the Chaplain | 3 |
| CHPL 615 | Chaplain Ethics for Advisement and Pastoral Care | 3 |
| CHPL 699 | Chaplaincy Internship | 3 |
| DSMN 500 | Discipleship Ministries | 3 |
| EVAN 525 | Contemporary Evangelism | 3 |
| GLST 650 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| HOMI 500 | Preparation of the Sermon | 3 |
| LEAD 510 | Biblical Foundations of Leadership | 3 |
| NBST 515 | New Testament Orientation I | 3 |
| NBST 520 | New Testament Orientation II | 3 |
| NBST 610 | Hermeneutics | 3 |
| NGRK 505 | Greek Language Tools | 3 |
| or NGRK 520 | Beginning Greek I | |
| OBST 515 | Old Testament Orientation I | 3 |
| OBST 520 | Old Testament Orientation II | 3 |
| OTCL 505 | Hebrew Language Tools | 3 |
| or OTCL 520 | Beginning Hebrew I | |
| PACO 500 | Introduction to Pastoral Counseling | 3 |
| PACO 603 | Premarital and Marital Counseling | 3 |
| RTCH 500 | Research, Writing, and Ministry Preparation 1 | 3 |
| THEO 525 | Systematic Theology I | 3 |
| THEO 530 | Systematic Theology II | 3 |
| Choose three credit hours of the following: 2 | 3 | |
| Healthcare Chaplaincy | ||
| Community Chaplaincy | ||
| Sports Chaplaincy | ||
| Choose three credit hours of a 600 level CRIS or PACO course not already required in the degree | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 75 | |
| 1 | RTCH 500 Research, Writing, and Ministry Preparation (3 c.h.) is required to be taken within the first two semesters for all students |
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- Complete 75 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