Key information
Duration: Part-time, 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines: You can apply for and start this programme anytime. Liberty University online offers multiple intakes for programmes depending on your chosen time table.
Language: English
English requirements: Duolingo English Test 105; TOEFL iBT 80; IELTS 6.5
Credits: 54 SCH
Delivered: Online
Campus Location: Lynchburg, United States
Disciplines: Theology and Religious Studies
Overview
The Christian Leadership - NextGen Ministry (Online) EdD program from Liberty University Online combines the training that you would receive in an online youth ministry degree with the rigorous training in education and ministry that you expect from a doctoral degree.
In this degree program, you’ll begin with a study of the biblical and theological basis for education, followed by research and specialization courses. With the unique blend of courses that you complete, you’ll be able to interact with material that can help spark ideas for your praxis project.
Courses in the NextGen ministry specialization will focus on the issues and trends in the development of ministry in both educational and ministry settings. Through applied projects and a specially developed curriculum, you can become a research-oriented professional.
Career opportunities:
- College professor
- Discipleship pastor
- Lead/youth pastor
- Nonprofit executive
- Youth/NextGen ministry director
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Biblical & Theological Foundations of Leadership
- Theological Anthropology in Leadership & Education
- Character & Ethics in Leadership & Education
- Leadership Models for Next Generation Ministry
- Issues & Trends in Next Generation Ministry
- Making Disciples for the Next Generation
- Ecologies of Christian Formation
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3
English requirements
Duolingo English Test: 105
TOEFL iBT: 80
IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
- A regionally or nationally accredited master’s degree with at least a 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.
- Submit a School of Divinity Questionnaire (login required).
- Department Review.
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International: 16,958 AUD / year (≈ 12,150 USD / year)
Out-of-State: 16,958 AUD / year
In-State (Domestic): 16,958 AUD / year
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