Key information Duration: Part-time, 36 months Start dates & application deadlines: You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
The admission deadline is flexible and we accept applications on a rolling admission basis. Language: English Credits: 30 SCH Delivered: Online Campus Location: Lynchburg, United States Disciplines: Theology and Religious Studies Visit programme website Overview The Ministry - Chaplaincy (Online) program from Liberty University was designed to help Christ-centered men and women develop the values, passion, and skills needed to change the world. Our online seminary was founded by leading Christian scholars, theologians, and ministry professionals — many of whom are still teaching at Liberty today. With their guidance, you can prepare to lead and disciple believers. Our accredited online chaplaincy program offers core ministry courses that provide an overview of doctoral research and writing resources, theological concepts, and spiritual health assessment. Within the chaplaincy specialization, you can examine the theology of chaplaincy and learn how to serve in secular and pluralistic contexts. Additionally, you can prepare to mentor other chaplains so they can increase their ministry effectiveness. Learn how to provide sound spiritual leadership to those in need of guidance. By diving deeper into Scripture, biblical leadership principles and strategies, and the essential doctrines of the Christian faith, you can prepare to help meet the diverse spiritual needs of the people you serve. In particular, you can become equipped to touch people’s lives within military, healthcare, and community contexts. Before graduating, you will complete either a portfolio or a thesis project. Both projects provide an opportunity to demonstrate your expertise, evaluate real-world issues, and develop practical solutions to ministry challenges. Career opportunities: Corporate chaplain Hospital/fire/police chaplain Military chaplain Missionary Programme Structure Courses include: Personal Spiritual Formation Practical Theology of Chaplaincy Chaplain Strategic Leadership Ethics for Chaplain Leaders Admission requirements Academic requirements GPA: 3 English requirements Duolingo English Test: 105 TOEFL iBT: 80 IELTS: 6.5 Other requirements General requirements Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited master’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing. Previous education should show at least 18 hours of graduate-level Bible/Theology or ministry-related courses. Please submit a 300-word minimum Statement of Purpose detailing the following: Your vocational or ministry calling Your vocational or ministry goals A key ministry problem you feel needs to be addressed in today’s culture, which is appropriate to an advanced professional study An Ecclesiastical endorsement indicating the agreement of the church (or someone in leadership from the supporting church or organization) with the applicant’s participation in the program. Work experience At least 2 years of ministerial experience Experience must be pastoral in nature (pastor, assistant pastor, youth pastor, missionary, etc.) and must be connected to a church body Fees and funding Tuition Fees Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality. International / Non-residents / Out-of-State: 5,717 AUD / year (≈ 4,100 USD / year) Domestic / In-State: 5,717 AUD / year (≈ 4,100 USD / year) Visit programme website
