Ph.D. in Global and Intercultural Engagement

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Residential Global and Intercultural Engagement Ph.D.

Learn to lead interculturally and contribute to transformational change.

With the Ph.D. in Global and Intercultural Engagement from Liberty University, you can master advanced research methods and discover how to design and evaluate real-world implementations in global work, business, health, education, humanitarian work, public service, and more.

This degree is designed to equip practitioner-scholars to conduct theoretically grounded, empirically rigorous, multidisciplinary research. Graduates can then translate those insights into practice in complex, multicultural environments in the United States and around the world.

The Ph.D. in Global and Intercultural Engagement offers a biblical worldview, coupled with a keen understanding of the dynamics of intercultural engagement and leadership. This program is designed to enhance careers for leaders with diverse disciplinary backgrounds, such as: 

  • Faith-based leaders, pastors, and long-term global workers
  • Global South leaders and workers
  • Faculty and administrators
  • Humanitarian and development leaders
  • Professionals engaged in a global or intercultural context


Liberty Theological Seminary is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). Your divinity degree is approved by ATS and has met rigorous accreditation standards. So you can feel confident that your degree is both academically excellent and well-respected among churches, ministries, and nonprofit organizations. Liberty University is also accredited by SACSCOC.


Academics: Ph.D. in Global and Intercultural Engagement

Credit Hours

57 total hours

Program of Study

Doctor of Philosophy in Global and Intercultural Engagement (Ph.D.)

Admission Requirements

View admission requirements for the Ph.D. in Global and Intercultural Engagement program

Courses You’ll Take in Global and Intercultural Engagement:

  • Academic Writing and Research (GICE 900)
  • Qualitative Research Methods and Analysis (GICE 901)
  • Foundations in Global Engagement (GICE 910)
  • Intercultural Communication and Global Leadership (GICE 920)
  • Current Issues in Global Engagement (GICE 930)

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Global and Intercultural Engagement Jobs

  • Leader or executive in a global non-profit, development, or disaster response organization
  • Humanitarian aid and community development specialist
  • Ministry Leader
  • Global or intercultural work focused on human dignity and flourishing
  • Professor/curriculum developer/educational administrator
  • Researcher, program evaluator, analyst, grant writer

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