<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>As a student in the Master of Divinity with a Chaplaincy Cognate (72 hours) program, you will have the opportunity to study diverse topics in theology, evangelism, and biblical studies while developing leadership and counseling skills and an understanding of a chaplain's responsibilities. All courses in this program are offered online. Cognate courses include the historical and contemporary roles of the military chaplain, pastoral ministry practices, Christian leadership perspectives, sermon preparation methods, and premarital counseling. In other required courses, you will study church history, evangelistic methods, Christian doctrines, Old and New Testament writings, disciple making, and religious education. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>If you are interested in applying to Liberty University's Master of Divinity with a Chaplaincy Cognate (72 hours) program, you must have already earned your high school diploma or GED. You must also hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and have a strong desire to work in Christian ministry. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>You will be required to complete both core and cognate courses to earn this master's degree. A total of 30 credits are taken in the area of concentration, with the remaining 42 credits divided among courses focusing on various aspects of religion and theology. Up to 33 credits can be transferred from previous coursework. </p> <p><u>Master of Divinity with a Chaplaincy Cognate (72 hours) Course Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Number</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td><b>Church History</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>CHHI 520</td><td> History of Christianity I</td></tr> <tr><td>CHHI 525</td><td> History of Christianity II</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Discipleship Ministries</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>DSMN 500</td><td> Discipleship Ministries</td></tr> <tr><td>DSMN 601</td><td> Ministry of Teaching</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Theology and Apologetics</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>THEO 525</td><td> Systematic Theology I</td></tr> <tr><td>THEO 530</td><td> Systematic Theology II</td></tr> <tr><td>APOL/THEO Elective</td><td> Select one 500-600-level course</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Evangelism and Missions</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>EVAN 565</td><td> Contemporary Evangelism</td></tr> <tr><td>GLST 500</td><td> Global Studies Survey</td></tr> <tr><td>GLST 650</td><td> Intercultural Communication and Engagement</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Biblical Studies</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>NBST 521</td><td> New Testament Orientation I</td></tr> <tr><td>NBST 522</td><td> New Testament Orientation II</td></tr> <tr><td>OBST 591</td><td> Old Testament Orientation I</td></tr> <tr><td>OBST 592</td><td> Old Testament Orientation II</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Chaplaincy Concentration Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>CHPL 500</td><td> Introduction to Chaplaincy Ministry</td></tr> <tr><td>CHPL 600</td><td> The Chaplain Ministry of the United States Military</td></tr> <tr><td>CHPL 696 <br /> <br /> PLED 635</td><td> Chaplaincy and Pastoral Ministry <br /> <b>OR</b> <br /> Theology of Pastoral Ministry</td></tr> <tr><td>CLED 510</td><td> Biblical Foundations of Leadership</td></tr> <tr><td>CLED 520</td><td> The Life of the Leader</td></tr> <tr><td>CLED 620</td><td> Vision and Strategic Planning</td></tr> <tr><td>HOMI 501</td><td> Preparation of the Sermon</td></tr> <tr><td>PACO 500</td><td> Introduction to Pastoral Counseling</td></tr> <tr><td>PACO 603</td><td> Premarital and Marital Counseling</td></tr> <tr><td>PACO 604</td><td> Crisis Counseling and Brief Therapy</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Completing your studies in the Master of Divinity with a Chaplaincy Cognate (72 hours) program will prepare you to explore chaplaincy or administrative opportunities in a variety of professional settings. You can seek work in a branch of the U.S. military or in healthcare, educational, or government institutions. </p> <p>Positions you might pursue include: </p> <ul><li>Military Chaplain </li><li>Staff Chaplain </li><li>Christian School Administrator</li></ul>