Liberty Baptist's Master of Divinity in Biblical Studies is specifically designed to help you prepare for professional Christian ministry in local church and para-church settings, while focusing on delving further into the New and Old Testament. The Theological Seminary's Master of Divinity program is the standard professional degree for ministry. You will master preaching, church history, church administration and biblical theology, as well as face an in-depth study of discipleship ministries, church growth strategies, pastoral counseling and ethics. You will study in-depth your choice of classes in the Old and New Testament through the Biblical Studies concentration, giving you a broad range of understanding of the Scriptures across the Bible. Emphasis is placed on understanding and utilizing the core values, knowledge, and skills needed to effectively serve in a variety of pastoral roles. This program provides students with in-depth study of Greek and Hebrew language study, as well as biblical leadership principles and strategies and intensive study in the scriptures and essential truths of the Christian faith. As the world's largest evangelical university, Liberty University incorporates core Christian values into all of their degree offerings in order to provide all students a thorough academic and spiritually enriching program of study. This degree program is also well-suited for students looking to meet the requirements to serve as military chaplains for certain branches of the armed services. Potential Career Options: Senior Pastor and Military Chaplain.