62 PhD programmes offered by the university

If you’re ready to take the next big step in your career and pursue your doctoral degree in education, this in-demand Adult Education concentration at Regent University will open new doors for you as you focus on adult populations. 

Become an Influential Thought Leader Through Regent University’s Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership.

Research-based responses to grief and bereavement, integrated with biblical truth, bring power, healing, and hope. The Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling & Psychological Studies – Trauma and Crisis Counseling at Regent University prepares you for a career in mental health counseling, research, education, and psychological science. 

The Doctor of Philosophy in Education – Curriculum and Instruction at Regent University is built on a sound theory using current research so you can make a significant difference in the world of education.

The Doctor of Education in Special Education at Regent University provides career development for special education teachers seeking leadership positions in special education research, practice, and policy. 

If you want to equip emerging church leaders across the globe, then this terminal degree is your next step. Regent University’s Doctor of Philosophy in Renewal Theology – Christian Theology equips theologians for service in both the Church and academy. 

We’ll teach you the intricacies of organizational change and how to lead strategic initiatives as you identify future opportunities and challenges. Regent University’s Doctor of Strategic Foresight (DSL) degree emphasizes leadership, communication, structure, team building, and cultural understanding from a Christian perspective. 

Communities need Christian leaders like you to make a difference. Regent University’s Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling & Psychological Studies – Pastoral Counseling will prepare you for a career in the areas of mental health counseling, research, education, and psychological science.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Communication at Regent University is offered online with a one-week summer residency in Virginia Beach.

Regent University’s Doctor of Strategic Leadership (DSL) in Ecclesial Leadership will teach you the theology and philosophy of the Church, as well as its organizational design.

Imagine the positive impact you could have on future generations. Regent University’s Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling & Psychological Studies – Human Services for Student Affairs prepares you for a career in the areas of mental health counseling, research, education, and psychological science. 

Reach the top of your field as an influencer of healthcare reform and accountability. This Healthcare Leadership professional degree at Regent University will ground you in theory and practical components essential to organizational success. 

Get prepared for organizational coaching initiatives, practical application developing leaders, and executive-level coaching roles with a Doctor of Leadership Coaching (DSL) degree from Regent University that emphasizes leadership, assessment, skill development, communication, trust, performance improvement, and cultural understanding from a Christian perspective.

The Doctor of Education – Adult Education at Regent University equips current and aspiring organizational and institutional decision-makers with the knowledge and skills to design, implement and evaluate professional development programs for adult populations. 

The Doctor of Philosophy in Government at Regent University prepares students to be leaders of Christian thought and action in government and politics, including high-level policy positions at think tanks, government service positions in national security and domestic policy, and political science professors. 

The Doctor of Education – Educational Technology and Online Learning from Regent University will prepare you for leadership positions in K-12, higher education, or corporate learning settings.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Renewal Theology at Regent University, delivered online with a two-week on-campus residency in Virginia Beach each fall semester, allows you to obtain your doctoral degree while remaining within your life or career context.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Renewal Theology – Church History at Regent University equips theologians for service in both the Church and academy. This Ph.D. is ideal for those seeking specialist training in Renewal theology and Church history. 

You’ve built a career on values—and living them out for others. This terminal professional degree in Servant Leadership at Regent University emphasizes communication, structure, team building, and cultural understanding from a Christian perspective.

We are in a crucial time in our history where we need strong, Christian leadership in higher education. If you have a passion for improving the quality of higher education, and enjoy the responsibilities of leadership and management, this concentration will help you make the type of impact that changes lives. We offer a phd in Higher Education Leadership and Management at Regent University.