Doctor of Ministry – Theology and Apologetics

What Will You Learn in Liberty’s D.Min. in Theology and Apologetics?

As a practice-focus online degree, you will be trained in analyzing and implementing the practical components of ministry. Your enhanced understanding of theology and apologetics is obtained through research, public relations, and practical application. Each of the D.Min. courses within this degree provide the ability to explore the true integration of theology and apologetics through a ministry-based worldview. 

You can complete our Doctor of Ministry in Theology and Apologetics 100% online, which gives you the ability to continue investing in your job, family, church, and community while studying:

• Miracles, the resurrection, and Christian ministry
• Cultural apologetics
• Theology of the gospel
• Spiritual factors of growing churches

Optional intensives are available in our D.Min. program. This option gives you the opportunity to interact with an array of well-known church leaders as well as create professional contacts through peer interaction and relationships formed.

Potential Careers for Theology and Apologetics D.Min. Students

• Lead/associate pastor
• Pastoral counselor
• Preaching pastor
• Senior pastor

Highlights of Our Doctor of Ministry Program

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.
• Electronic textbooks are provided for many divinity courses* all for one convenient fee. To continue our mission of providing affordable education, this fee is waived for students who enroll by Summer 2024 D-term.
• 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 online Doctor of Ministry program 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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