Overview

Within the Christian Leadership - Spiritual Formation (Online) EdD program from Liberty University you can learn how to address various educational and ministerial challenges using empirical research. You’ll also explore how biblical principles relate to education and leadership philosophy, theory, and practice.

With the spiritual formation specialization, you can further hone your skill set to match your unique career goals. Our spiritual formation courses online will teach you how to foster individual and corporate spiritual growth in your church and community. By studying spiritual formation from a biblical and historical perspective, you can grow in your faith and equip others to do the same.

If you’re ready to pursue a terminal degree that can help you lead with skill and integrity, partner with us. We can help prepare you to make a difference, wherever God is calling you.

Career opportunities:

Christian education administrator

Christian educator

Christian ministry director

Christian school principal or president

Church administrator

Church discipleship coordinator

Curriculum coordinator

Director of spiritual formation

Discipleship training leader

Spiritual formation specialist

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biblical & Theological Foundations of Leadership

Character & Ethics in Leadership & Education

Leadership & Management Theory

Organizational Theory & Development

Ecologies of Christian Formation

Biblical Theology of Spiritual Formation

History of Spiritual Formation

Facilitation of Spiritual Formation

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

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Liberty University online offers multiple intakes for programmes depending on your chosen time table. For more information please visit the university's page.

Language

English

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Credits

54 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Lynchburg, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

A regionally or nationally accredited master’s degree with at least 36 credit hours and a minimum 3.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing.
Submit a Statement of Purpose.
In 1,000-1,500 words, please answer the following questions:How has your previous education and/or work experience prepared you for doctoral studies at Liberty University?
What is your goal with regard to pursuing a doctoral education at Liberty University?
Please describe the character and values you possess that will help you succeed in your desired field.
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Tuition Fees

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12150 USD / year

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12150 USD / year

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12150 USD / year

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