Language: EnglishCredits: 60 SCHDelivered: OnlineCampus Location: Lynchburg, United StatesDisciplines: Christian StudiesVisit programme website
Overview
The Christian Leadership - Strategic Ministry (Online) PhD program from Liberty University places an emphasis on scholarly, empirical research with the goal of helping you develop effective solutions to challenges in the field of Christian leadership.
You’ll also have the opportunity to study practical aspects of being a leader in Christian education, churches, and parachurch organizations. Within the specialization courses, you can learn how to develop strategic, actionable plans for helping your church or ministry grow and fulfill the Great Commission. Visit the programme website for more information
Partner with us and learn how to make wise decisions that can bolster the spiritual health of your church or organization as you serve others through ministry.
Career opportunities:
This program can help you pursue leadership roles in numerous areas, including:
- Christian education
- Christian ministries
- Churches
- Faith-based organizations
- Higher education
- Missions organizations
- Nonprofit organizations
- Research
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Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Character & Ethics in Leadership & Education
- Leadership & Management Theory
- Organizational Theory & Development
- Marks of a Disciple
- Marks of a Biblical Church
- Change, Power, & Conflict in Leadership
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Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3
English requirements
Duolingo English Test: 105
TOEFL® iBT: 80
IELTS: 6.5
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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 15 hours of graduate-level Bible, Theology, or Leadership courses.
- Submit the School of Divinity Questionnaire (login required).
- Writing Sample – Submit 10 pages from prior academic coursework.
- Departmental approval is required.
- 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.
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Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 14,131 AUD / year (≈ 10,125 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 14,131 AUD / year (≈ 10,125 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 14,131 AUD / year (≈ 10,125 USD / year)
