Key information
- Duration: Part-time, 36 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.
Overview
The Ministry - Strategic Christian Ministry (Online) program from Liberty University is specifically designed to help you continue your journey as a ministry professional. You will be provided with the knowledge you’ll need to create a strategic ministry plan so your church or organization can thrive. You will take courses that cover biblical disciples and churches as well as leading strategic ministry change.
In your degree, you will also choose between creating a portfolio or a thesis. The portfolio consists of 4 projects that ultimately result in a portfolio presentation. The thesis includes research, development, writing, and defense. You can personalize your degree by deciding which of these options best fits your career goals. Visit the programme website for more information
Career opportunities:
- CEO for a nonprofit organization
- Church administrator
- Ministry director
- Parachurch leader
- Senior pastor
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Doctor of Ministry
- Personal Spiritual Formation
- Marks of a Biblical Disciple
- Marks of a Biblical Church
- Leading Strategic Ministry Change
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
Make sure you meet all requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 5,722 AUD / year (≈ 4,100 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 5,722 AUD / year (≈ 4,100 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 5,722 AUD / year (≈ 4,100 USD / year)
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