Healthcare chaplaincy is a career field that is in need of well-trained, caring professionals. There are many situations where healthcare workers, patients, and families need spiritual guidance and support – which makes chaplains a valuable asset. As a chaplain, you could come alongside someone who is facing the reality of a terminal illness, help them process their grief, and even read them their last rites. Chaplains are spiritual leaders who serve outside of a regular church setting, and healthcare chaplains, in particular, tend to the spiritual needs of those who are at their most vulnerable state – whether in hospitals, treatment facilities, hospice, or palliative care.
At Liberty University, you can receive the training and knowledge you’ll need to pursue this career field by earning our Master of Divinity (M.Div.) in Professional Chaplaincy – Healthcare. Our program contains foundational knowledge needed for any spiritual leader, courses relating specifically to chaplaincy, and information on working with people who are a part of the healthcare system. |
| Application Notes : | Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | Every application is reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and all applicants must submit the following documents and meet the minimum requirements for admission: admission application; official bachelor’s degree transcripts with a 2.0 GPA or higher; a self-certification form for students in the final term of their bachelor’s degree; a John W. Rawlings School of Divinity questionnaire; and Pastoral recommender contact information. Current Liberty undergraduate students seeking preliminary acceptance into a graduate program must complete a degree completion application through their ASIST account. |
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.