Overview

The Ministry (Online) program from Liberty University can help advance and sharpen your ministry skills by providing you with a deeper understanding of biblical principles and outreach strategies so you can serve in a variety of pastoral roles. With many specialized tracks for different fields of ministry, you can customize your studies to get the training you need and step out into the field with confidence.

Our Doctor of Ministry degree offers an in-depth study of spiritual formation and ministry in your core classes, so you can better understand the advanced material in your specific area of study. Our online DMin core classes were specifically chosen to help you gain the essential knowledge and skills needed for your final project. Half of your degree will be made up of core courses and specialization courses, and the other half will include the process for completing your portfolio or thesis project report.

This program was designed to help you gain the biblical foundation needed to meet the challenges and opportunities facing ministry leaders today with clarity and confidence. Regardless of which specialization you choose, you will study the following core topics:

Distinguishing marks of a mature disciple
Methods for creating a spiritual assessment to measure spiritual health
Standard doctoral research practices
Techniques for creating a plan to foster spiritual growth
Theological basis for ministry evaluation

Career opportunities:

Christian scholar
Evangelist
Seminary professor

Senior church administrator
Senior pastor
University professor

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Church Revitalization

Expository Preaching and Teaching

Ministry Leadership

Next Generation Ministry

Pastoral Counseling

Spiritual Formation

Strategic Christian Ministry

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

• The admission deadline is flexible and we accept applications on a rolling admission basis.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies View 53 other PhDs in Theology and Religious Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must have a regionally or nationally accredited master’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA for admission in good standing.

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Tuition Fee

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International

9750 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 650 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

9750 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 650 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

9750 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 650 USD per credit during 24 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Career opportunities:

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Make sure you meet all requirements

Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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