Overview

The Ministry - Strategic Christian Ministry (Online) program from Liberty University is specifically designed to help you continue your journey as a ministry professional. You will be provided with the knowledge you’ll need to create a strategic ministry plan so your church or organization can thrive. You will take courses that cover biblical disciples and churches as well as leading strategic ministry change.

In your degree, you will also choose between creating a portfolio or a thesis. The portfolio consists of 4 projects that ultimately result in a portfolio presentation. The thesis includes research, development, writing, and defense. You can personalize your degree by deciding which of these options best fits your career goals.

Career opportunities:

This online doctoral degree is designed for current ministry professionals who want to become more skilled in their field and create a strategic ministry action plan. Some of the career options for graduates of this program may include:

CEO for a nonprofit organization
Church administrator
Ministry director
Parachurch leader
Senior pastor

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Doctor of Ministry

Personal Spiritual Formation

Marks of a Biblical Disciple

Marks of a Biblical Church

Leading Strategic Ministry Change

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 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

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Lynchburg, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies Christian Studies View 25 other PhDs in Christian Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A regionally or nationally accredited master’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing. Previous education should show at least 18 hours of graduate-level Bible/Theology or ministry-related courses.
Statement of Purpose Please submit a 300-word minimum Statement of Purpose detailing the following:Your vocational or ministry calling
Your vocational or ministry goals
A key ministry problem you feel needs to be addressed in today’s culture, which is appropriate to an advanced professional study
An ecclesiastical endorsement indicating the agreement of the church (or employing organization) with your participation in the Doctor of Ministry program.

Work experience

At least 2 years of ministerial experience
Experience must be pastoral in nature (pastor, assistant pastor, youth pastor, missionary, etc.) and must be connected to a church body

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Tuition Fees

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4100 USD / year

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4100 USD / year

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4100 USD / year

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