Key information
Duration
Part-time, 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Online programmes: multiple intakes depending on your chosen time table. To find out more information, visit the university's page.
Language
English
English requirements
Duolingo English Test: 105
TOEFL iBT: 80
IELTS: 6.5
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
Lynchburg, United States
Disciplines
Theology and Religious Studies
Overview
The Ministry - Spiritual Formation (Online) DMin program from Liberty University is the highest and most prestigious ministry-based degree that a student can earn in our School of Divinity. We know the time you have in your busy schedule to complete a doctorate degree is limited, so we have designed this program to be 100% online to fit your need for flexibility.
Our professors have years of training and first-hand experience in ministry. They are excited to invest their knowledge into doctoral students so you can strengthen your ministry potential. You can advance your knowledge of God’s Word, the spiritual foundation of a ministry and individuals, become more effective in leading your discipleship ministries, and meet others with similar passions when enrolled in our spiritual growth program.
Visit the programme website for more information
Career opportunities:
- Discipleship pastor
- Pastoral counselor
- Senior church administrator
- Senior pastor
- Small group pastor
- Youth pastor
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Doctor of Ministry
- Personal Spiritual Formation
- Biblical Theology of Spiritual Formation
- History of Spiritual Formation
- Facilitation of Spiritual Formation
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.
- 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
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 5,697 AUD / year (≈ 4,100 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 5,697 AUD / year (≈ 4,100 USD / year)
- In-State (Domestic): 5,697 AUD / year (≈ 4,100 USD / year)
Funding
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Ministry - Spiritual Formation (Online).
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
Available Scholarships:
- Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF) - Grant: 72000 USD - Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
- Other Scholarships For Graduate Students - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships Of Jeollanam - Grant: 40000 USD - Deadline: 31 Mar 2027
- Next 100 (Kitas 100) - Grant: 25600 USD - Deadline: Not specified
- Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students - Grant: 20000 USD - Deadline: 31 Mar 2027
- Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships - Grant: 40000 AUD - Deadline: 30 Sep 2026
- The Fulbright Program - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified
- Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships For Overseas Studies - Grant: 300000 HKD - Deadline: 30 Sep 2026
- Fulbright-Masaryk Award - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 01 Nov 2026
- International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs - Grant: 30000 USD - Deadline: Not specified
- Marshall Scholarships - Grant: 38000 GBP - Deadline: 16 Sep 2026
- Fulbright Award For Postgraduate Study - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 01 Sep 2026
- Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships - Grant: 30000 USD - Deadline: Not specified
- Hope For Addiction Scholarship - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 28 Feb 2027
- Overcoming Homelessness Scholarship - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 09 Sep 2026
- The Marietta Blau Grant - Grant: 1580 EUR - Deadline: Not specified
- Building Bridges Scholarship - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 30 Sep 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- OAS Academic Scholarship Program - Grant: 10000 USD - Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- ACES Scholarships - Grant: 3500 USD - Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Tatra Banka Scholarship - Grant: 5000 EUR - Deadline: 30 Jun 2027
- Uplifting Communities Scholarship - Grant: 1500 USD - Deadline: 28 Sep 2026
- Dedicated Volunteer Scholarship - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 07 Dec 2026
- International Peace Scholarship Fund - Grant: 12500 USD - Deadline: 15 Dec 2026
- Don't Text and Drive Scholarship - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 30 Sep 2026
- The Crowder Law Firm Scholarship - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 30 Jan 2027
- Saving Smiles Scholarship - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 02 Dec 2026
- $1,000 All Star Verified Scholarship - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 31 Aug 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified
- Monthly Scholarship Series - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: Anytime
- Fulbright Master's And PhD Grants - Türkiye - Grant: 50000 USD - Deadline: Not specified
- The Higher Foundation Grant - Grant: 500 USD - Deadline: Anytime
- Community Leaders Scholarship - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 02 Feb 2027
- Philadelphia Medical Malpractice Lawyers, P.C. $1,000 Scholarship - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- The Higher Foundation Scholarship - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: Anytime
- Distinguished Design/Tech Award - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 15 Sep 2026
- The Fulbright U.S. Student Program - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified
- College JumpStart Pay It Forward Scholarship - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 30 Sep 2026
- Young Scholar's Award - Grant: 400 USD - Deadline: 15 Oct 2026
- Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship - Grant: 1250 USD - Deadline: 15 Oct 2026
- Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC Volunteer Service Scholarship - Grant: 2500 USD - Deadline: 15 Dec 2026
- InclusiveSkies Foundation Bessie Coleman Scholarship - Grant: 2500 USD - Deadline: 15 Jan 2027
- Scott Parker Award - Grant: 500 USD - Deadline: 15 Sep 2026
- P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS) - Grant: 12500 USD - Deadline: 15 Dec 2026
- From Conflict to Growth Scholarship - Grant: 2500 USD - Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- General Named Endowed Scholarships - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified
- Getchell New Play Award - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 15 Sep 2026
- Providing Support to Young Entrepreneurs Scholarship - Grant: 2500 USD - Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- Design Competition Awards - Grant: 125 USD - Deadline: 28 Feb 2027
- The Trim Body M.D. Future of Remote Care Scholarship - Grant: 2500 USD - Deadline: 31 Aug 2026
- Distinguished Career Award - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 15 Sep 2026
- Financial Education PSA Scholarship - Grant: 1500 USD - Deadline: 15 Sep 2026
- George Garrett Award - Grant: 2000 USD - Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
- Anidjar & Levine Community Service Scholarship - Grant: 2500 USD - Deadline: 01 Oct 2026
- The Haque Law Wings of Expression Scholarship - Grant: 3000 USD - Deadline: 01 Apr 2027
- Tom Behm Award - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 15 Sep 2026
- Military Family Background – “Life Opportunities & Hardships” Scholarship - Grant: 2500 USD - Deadline: 01 Oct 2026
- STEM Supplemental Award - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: Not specified
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
- Supporting Prisoners’ Families Scholarship - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 09 Sep 2026
- Lehigh Valley Medical Malpractice Lawyers, P.C. Essay Competition – $500 Scholarship - Grant: 500 USD - Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- Aaliyah Lee Scholarship - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- Keynote Emerging Artists of Promise (KEAP) Awards - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 15 Oct 2026
- Centro Legal Hispano de Las Vegas Drive Smart, Live Safe Scholarship - Grant: 2500 USD - Deadline: 01 Apr 2027
- Gordon Hay Scholarship Fund - Grant: 10000 USD - Deadline: 19 Mar 2027
- Staten Island Accident 2026 $1,000 Scholarship Essay Competition - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Women Scholarship for International Students - Grant: 5000 USD - Deadline: 28 Aug 2026
- The PhD Prep Fellowship - Grant: 10000 USD - Deadline: 01 Sep 2026
- Dream Chaser Scholarship - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 13 Jan 2027
- Scholarship for students with disabilities - Grant: 3000 USD - Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- Becas Fulbright - Ampliación De Estudios - Grant: 40000 USD - Deadline: Not specified
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- Sara Spencer Child Drama Award - Grant: 1500 USD - Deadline: 15 Sep 2026
- CouponBirds "Help to Save" Scholarship - Grant: 3000 USD - Deadline: 10 Oct 2026
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship - Grant: 1500 USD - Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme - Grant: 12000 USD - Deadline: 11 Jan 2027
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