<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Coursework for Liberty University's Master of Divinity with a Chaplaincy Cognate (93 Hour) program is designed to help you develop ministry and counseling skills while increasing your understanding of theological issues, spiritual growth, and biblical interpretation. All courses in this program are presented online. Topics addressed in cognate or concentration courses include chaplaincy history and roles, military chaplaincy practices, strategic planning theories, and counseling methods for marriages, personal crises, and relationship problems. You can also take courses in church administration, sermon preparation, evangelism, Christian leadership, biblical studies, and theology. </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 (93 Hour) program, you must have already earned a high school diploma or GED. In addition, you should hold a bachelor's degree and perhaps have some ministry experience in a church setting. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>The Master of Divinity with a Chaplaincy Cognate (93 Hour) program requires you to complete both foundational and concentration courses. Foundational and professional studies account for 54 total credits; additionally, 18 credits must be taken in Old Testament and New Testament language studies and 21 credits in cognate courses. </p> <p><u>Master of Divinity with a Chaplaincy Cognate (93 Hour) Course Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Number</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td><b>Foundational Studies</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>CHHI 694</td><td> History of Baptists</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>NBST 652</td><td> Hermeneutics</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>THEO 525</td><td> Systematic Theology I</td></tr> <tr><td>THEO 530</td><td> Systematic Theology II</td></tr> <tr><td>APOL/THEO Electives</td><td> Select Two</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Professional Studies</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>DSMN 500</td><td> Discipleship Ministries</td></tr> <tr><td>EVAN 565</td><td> Contemporary Evangelism</td></tr> <tr><td>HOMI 501</td><td> Preparation of the Sermon</td></tr> <tr><td>PLED 520</td><td> Spiritual Formation</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>Select one of the following:</td><td /></tr> <tr><td>DSMN 505</td><td> Church Administration</td></tr> <tr><td>PLED 635</td><td> Theology of Pastoral Ministry</td></tr> <tr><td>Select one of the following:</td><td /></tr> <tr><td>CLED 510</td><td> Biblical Foundations of Leadership</td></tr> <tr><td>EVAN 660</td><td> Leading a Healthy Church</td></tr> <tr><td>DSMN 605</td><td> Christian Leadership</td></tr> <tr><td><b>NT Language Courses</b></td><td>Select the Greek or English Bible track.</td></tr> <tr><td><i>Greek Track</i></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>NGRK 620</td><td> Greek Syntax</td></tr> <tr><td>NGRK Exegesis Elective</td><td> Select One 600-Level Course</td></tr> <tr><td>NGRK Elective</td><td> Select One 600-Level Course</td></tr> <tr><td>OR</td><td /></tr> <tr><td><i>English Bible Track</i></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>NGRK 506</td><td> Greek Language Tools</td></tr> <tr><td>NGRK Electives</td><td> Select Two 600-Level Courses</td></tr> <tr><td><b>OT Language Courses</b></td><td>Select the Hebrew or English Bible track.</td></tr> <tr><td><i>Hebrew Track</i></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>OTCL 510</td><td> Beginning Hebrew</td></tr> <tr><td>OTCL 530</td><td> Hebrew Syntax</td></tr> <tr><td>OTCL 635</td><td> Hebrew Exegesis</td></tr> <tr><td>OR</td><td /></tr> <tr><td><i>English Bible Track</i></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>OTCL 505</td><td> Hebrew Language Tools</td></tr> <tr><td>OBST/OTCL Electives</td><td> Select Two 500-600-Level Courses</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Chaplaincy Cognate Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>CHPL 500</td><td> Introduction to Chaplaincy Ministry</td></tr> <tr><td>CHPL 600</td><td> Chaplaincy Ministry of US Military</td></tr> <tr><td>CHPL 696 <br /> <br /> PLED 635</td><td> Chaplaincy and Pastoral Ministries <br /> <b>OR</b> <br /> Theology of Pastoral Ministry</td></tr> <tr><td>CLED 620</td><td> Vision and Strategic Planning</td></tr> <tr><td>PACO 500</td><td> Introduction to Pastoral Counseling</td></tr> <tr><td>PACO 603</td><td> Premarital and Martial 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>After earning Liberty University's Master of Divinity with a Chaplaincy Cognate (93 Hour), you will be prepared to explore pastoral or ministry opportunities in a variety of professional environments. You might seek chaplaincy responsibilities in military branches, hospices, hospitals, or long-term care facilities. You might also consider an academic career in a college, university, or religious institution. </p> <p>Positions you could pursue include: </p> <ul><li>Military Chaplain </li><li>Hospice Chaplain </li><li>Christian Educator </li><li>Lay Minister Worker</li></ul>