Doctorate (Ph.D.) in History
Become an Advanced Historian with Our Ph.D. in History
Are you interested in furthering your training, knowledge, and skillset so that you can pursue careers in education, research, politics, archaeology, or management of national landmarks or museums? Whatever your history-related career goals are, Liberty University’s Ph.D. in History provides the training and experience you’ll need to excel in academia or other career fields that require an extensive understanding of the past.
When you complete your doctorate in history, you’ll be prepared for a multitude of career opportunities. Most of our students join the world of academia as a professor, professional researcher, or academic publisher or editor. However, you can also pursue positions as a museum curator, international development specialist, author, archaeologist, or federal government employee.
So what are you waiting for? Academics and many other career fields need people like you who are knowledgeable about the undercurrents, culture, and societal standards surrounding historical events. We’re going to prepare you to excel in whatever career field you choose when you pursue our doctorate in history.
What Will You Learn in Your Ph.D. in History Program?
- How to apply a Christian worldview to the study of history
- How to conduct original research that is based upon knowledge of the literature of the discipline
- How to evaluate historiographic positions, like scholarly literature and interpretations, at the doctoral level
- How to apply historical methodology to professional settings
Career Opportunities for Ph.D. in History Graduates
- Academic publisher
- Archaeologist
- Author
- Federal government employee
- Higher education administrator
- Historian
- International development specialist
- Museum curator
- Professional researcher
- Professor
Benefits of Earning Your Online Ph.D. in History
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 Ph.D. in History degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
- This program is offered in an 8-week course format, with 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times!
- Students will benefit from networking opportunities with other professionals in the program from around the country.
- The Ph.D. in History is the only program of its kind offered from a conservative Christian worldview and an accredited university.
- Your degree requires experience both inside and outside the classroom, allowing you to be fully prepared for any professional setting you choose.
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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Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Oct 21, 2024
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Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
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With over 600 online degrees, we have something that will accommodate your dreams and calling.
Ranked in the top 10% of Niche.com’s 2024 best online schools in America
Recognized by multiple institutions for academic quality, affordability, and accessibility.
No tuition increase for 9 years
We want to help you pursue your goals – so while tuition rates at most universities have continued to increase over the years, the majority of our rates haven’t.
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“The best part of my LU experience has been my growing faith formation through my developing educational understanding, as an aspiring school administrator.”
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Morgan Schlesselman, Master’s in Public Policy
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