Divinity (M.Div.) - General
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 500 | Introduction to Apologetics | 3 |
| BIBL 612 | Principles of Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
| CHHI 510 | Survey of the History of Christianity | 3 |
| CHMN 679 | Capstone | 3 |
| or CHMN 699 | Internship | |
| DSMN 500 | Discipleship Ministries | 3 |
| EVAN 525 | Contemporary Evangelism | 3 |
| GICE 650 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| HOMI 502 | Teaching in Christian Contexts | 3 |
| or HOMI 602 | Preaching to Change Lives | |
| LEAD 510 | Biblical Foundations of Leadership | 3 |
| NBST 516 | Introduction to the Life of Christ | 3 |
| NBST 517 | Introduction to the New Testament Church | 3 |
| NGRK 515 | New Testament Bible Study Tools | 3 |
| OBST 516 | Introduction to the Pentateuch and Old Testament Historical Books | 3 |
| OBST 517 | Introduction to the Poetic and Prophetic Books | 3 |
| OTCL 515 | Old Testament Bible Study Tools | 3 |
| PACO 505 | Introduction to Pastoral Care and Counseling | 3 |
| SEMI 505 | Introduction to Ministry Studies 1 | 3 |
| SEMI 510 | Tools for Ministry Studies | 3 |
| THEO 521 | Foundations of Christian Theology | 3 |
| THEO 522 | Essentials of Christian Theology | 3 |
| THEO 523 | Issues in Christian Theology | 3 |
| Total Hours | 63 | |
- 1
SEMI 505 is required to be taken within the first semester for all students.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Cognate | ||
| Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
- 1
Choose any 500-600 level APOL, CHHI, CHMN, CLCM, DSMN, EDMN, EVAN, EVCP, GICE, HAHR, HOMI, LEAD, NBST, NGRK, OBST, OTCL, PACO, THEO, WRSP, or YOUT course not already required by the degree.
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 Online Format
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| APOL 500 | Introduction to Apologetics | 3 |
| DSMN 500 | Discipleship Ministries | 3 |
| SEMI 505 | Introduction to Ministry Studies 1 | 3 |
| SEMI 510 | Tools for Ministry Studies | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CHHI 510 | Survey of the History of Christianity | 3 |
| EVAN 525 | Contemporary Evangelism | 3 |
| OBST 516 | Introduction to the Pentateuch and Old Testament Historical Books | 3 |
| PACO 505 | Introduction to Pastoral Care and Counseling | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Third Semester | ||
| GICE 650 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| NBST 516 | Introduction to the Life of Christ | 3 |
| NBST 517 | Introduction to the New Testament Church | 3 |
| OBST 517 | Introduction to the Poetic and Prophetic Books | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| BIBL 612 | Principles of Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
| CHMN 679 or CHMN 699 |
Capstone or Internship |
3 |
| OTCL 515 | Old Testament Bible Study Tools | 3 |
| THEO 521 | Foundations of Christian Theology | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fifth Semester | ||
| HOMI 502 or HOMI 602 |
Teaching in Christian Contexts or Preaching to Change Lives |
3 |
| LEAD 510 | Biblical Foundations of Leadership | 3 |
| THEO 522 | Essentials of Christian Theology | 3 |
| Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Sixth Semester | ||
| NGRK 515 | New Testament Bible Study Tools | 3 |
| THEO 523 | Issues in Christian Theology | 3 |
| Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 72 | |
- 1
SEMI 505 is required to be taken within the first semester for all students.
- 2
Choose any 500-600 level APOL, CHHI, CHMN, CLCM, DSMN, EDMN, EVAN, EVCP, GICE, HAHR, HOMI, LEAD, NBST, NGRK, OBST, OTCL, PACO, THEO, WRSP, or YOUT course not already required by the degree.