Duration

2.5 years

Starting Date

Anytime

Tuition Fee

$650 per credit

Location

Online

About the program

Liberty University’s Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Christian Leadership (Online) is primarily offered in convenient 8-week courses with no set login times and no required intensives – allowing you to further your studies while remaining committed to your job, family, and community.

This degree program has a theoretical emphasis, which means you’ll be able to conduct valuable research. This Christian leadership PhD program also allows you to choose a specialization – meaning you can gain unique training in one of several areas that pertains to your career goals. Whether you’re most interested in digital discipleship, spiritual formation, ministry leadership, church revitalization, strategic Christian ministry, or next generation leadership, this program has a place for you.

Career Opportunities

Gain the skills you need to expand your career horizons! The many specializations available in Liberty University’s PhD in Christian Leadership can help equip you to pursue the following positions:

  • Christian education administrator
  • Christian school principal or president
  • Church administrator
  • Church discipleship coordinator
  • Curriculum coordinator
  • Minister of education

Specializations

  • Church Revitalization
  • Digital Discipleship
  • Ministry Leadership
  • Next Generation Ministry
  • Spiritual Formation
  • Strategic Christian Ministry

Minimum requirements

A regionally or nationally accredited master’s degree with a 3.0 or above GPA is required for admission in good standing.

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