Key Information
Duration
Part-time 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime. The admission deadline is flexible and we accept applications on a rolling admission basis.
Language
English
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
Lynchburg, United States
Disciplines
Theology and Religious Studies; Leadership
Overview
The Ministry - Leadership (Online) programme from Liberty University will help hone your skills in conflict resolution, management, strategic leadership, decision-making, and long-term planning. You will explore valuable methods for meeting the spiritual needs of those around you and helping your ministry thrive.
Learn how to conduct doctoral research and promote spiritual formation. Within the ministry leadership concentration, you’ll learn how to train up church leaders who are firmly rooted in the Christian faith and skilled at overseeing ministry programs and projects. You’ll also explore how to manage the daily operations of Christian organizations, allowing you to boost your own effectiveness as a ministry leader.
Toward the end of this program, you will either compile a portfolio or complete an extensive thesis project. That way, you can demonstrate your expertise and apply advanced theological concepts to practical ministry problems.
Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared to train and lead staff teams within your church or organization. Additionally, you’ll know how to mentor and develop other ministry leaders. With this knowledge, you can make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you and help lead others toward Christ.
Career opportunities:
By earning your Doctor of Ministry at Liberty University, you can pursue a variety of leadership positions within churches, organizations, and institutions of higher education. Some of the roles you may qualify for include:
- Discipleship pastor
- Lead/senior pastor
- Missionary
- Seminary professor
- Senior church administrator
- University professor
- Youth pastor
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Doctor of Ministry
- Personal Spiritual Formation
- Strategies for Developing Leaders
- Organizational Leadership in the Church
- Ministry Leadership
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3
English requirements
Duolingo English Test: 105
TOEFL iBT: 80
IELTS: 6.5
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.
- 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. This is not a recommendation letter from a pastor telling us that they personally recommend the student. This is an endorsement from the church body for someone who will likely do an internship with them at the end of their 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
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International: 8,513 AUD / year (≈ 6,150 USD / year)
Out-of-State: 8,513 AUD / year (≈ 6,150 USD / year)
Domestic: 8,513 AUD / year (≈ 6,150 USD / year)
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