Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) – Next Generation Ministry

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Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) Next Generation Ministry

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Influence the Next Generation of Christian Leaders by Earning a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) Degree in Next Generation Ministry

You cannot effectively grow your ministry without providing discipleship to the next generation of spiritual leaders. Through Liberty University’s 100% online D.Min. in Next Generation Ministry, you will gain an in-depth understanding of how to communicate the Gospel and nurture spiritual growth in children, youth, college students, and young adults.

Our professors will help you develop whole-life discipleship strategies and facilitate the design of a strategy that is customized for your particular ministry setting. They will teach you how to create a community that thrives by focusing on a holistic approach to ministry, from birth to young adulthood. Help fulfill the Great Commission by earning your doctoral degree in next generation ministry from Liberty University.

What Will You Learn in the Online Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) – Next Generation Ministry Degree?

  • Foundational leadership models for nextgen ministry
  • Issues and trends in nextgen ministry
  • Making disciples for the next generation

Our online Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) in Next Generation Ministry degree provides an in-depth, well-rounded exploration of biblical principles and the opportunity to enhance your communication skills. This degree program will enhance your understanding and application of the Gospel so that you can develop a successful ministry. Your next generation ministry can be successful if you learn how to develop the leaders of future churches and ministries into effective teachers of the Gospel. Throughout this degree, you can look forward to strengthening your theological and biblical knowledge so that you can effectively carry out the Great Commission.

Potential Career Options

  • Director of Next Generation Ministries
  • Discipleship Pastor
  • Lead/Associate Pastor
  • Student Pastor
  • Youth Pastor

Our Online D.Min. in Next Generation Ministry Program Highlights

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

  • We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online Doctor of Ministry degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
  • Liberty University’s Rawlings School of Divinity has been accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). Your divinity degree has been 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.
  • Your ministry matters – so when you take 7-15 credit hours per semester in your divinity program, you’ll pay a discounted block rate of $2,750. It’s our way of supporting all you do to serve others.
  • The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university. 
  • You can complete our Doctor of Ministry in Next Generation Ministry in as little as 2 years.

Military Tuition Discount

We want to help you find the doctoral degree you want — at a price you’ve earned. As a thank-you for your military service, Liberty University offers eligible current and former service members like you or your spouse multiple pathways to earn a doctoral degree for only $300/credit hour. Here’s how:

  • If you’re earning or have earned a master’s degree through Liberty, you automatically qualify for the low price (when you begin within 2 years of your master’s completion).
  • If you haven’t earned a graduate degree through Liberty, our Executive Certificate program allows you to pay only $300/credit hour for a postgraduate certificate that can stand alone or potentially count as the first 21 hours of a related doctoral degree. Then pay just $300/credit hour for your doctorate. Learn more!

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30

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100% online, 8-week courses

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Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

Next Start Date

May 13, 2024

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