Liberty Theological Seminary Degrees – Doctoral Conduct Research in Scripture

Liberty University’s 100% online Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Applied Apologetics degree program can equip you with the skills needed to answer the challenges that churches face worldwide. This 51-credit-hour degree can help prepare you to write on apologetic topics, pursue job opportunities in higher education, or work within parachurch apologetic organizations.

This program can help prepare you for university-level teaching and advanced roles in ministry. Our PhD can help equip you to serve as a Christian scholar in various contexts and settings.

Liberty University’s 100% online Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Bible Exposition (PhD) degree program can provide you with exegetical and expositional skills for the interpretation of Scripture, coupled with biblical-theological awareness and hermeneutical sensitivity, for the scholarly enhancement of ministerial practice. 

This program can help prepare you for university-level teaching and advanced roles in ministry. Our PhD can help equip you to serve as a world-impacting Christian scholar, whether in the church or in an academic institution. 

Liberty’s Doctor of Education (EdD) in Christian Leadership online degree program is designed to prepare and equip you with research, teaching, management, and leadership competencies for executive-level leadership roles.

As a praxis program connecting theology, leadership and educational theory, and the practice of Christian leadership, the EdD in Christian Leadership will allow you to propose, implement, and assess a program, process, or product within the context of a field setting.

Liberty University’s 100% online Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Christian Leadership is designed to help you become a leader in Christian education, local churches, parachurch ministries, and nonprofit work. This program places an emphasis on scholarly, empirical research with the goal of helping you develop effective solutions to challenges in Christian leadership. As part of the PhD program, you’ll complete a dissertation – giving you an opportunity to contribute to the body of knowledge in your field.

Liberty University’s 100% online Doctor of Ministry (DMin) program was created to advance and sharpen your ministry skills by providing you with a deeper understanding of biblical principles and strategies so you can serve in a variety of pastoral roles.

You will have the opportunity to interact with an array of well-known church leaders and increase your understanding of the purpose and goals of ministry through our Doctor of Ministry program.

Liberty’s online Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Practical Theology degree program is designed to prepare you to conduct theological research and use it to address ministry-related problems. You can learn how to apply theological understanding and inquiry to meet the practical, real-world needs of Christian communities.

This program can help equip you to take theological ideas beyond the realm of academic study and apply them to every aspect of Christian thought, worship, and life.

Liberty University’s 100% online Master of Theology (ThM) is a postgraduate degree that provides additional training beyond the Master of Divinity degree in preparation for full-time Christian service.

Through coursework, scholarly research, and logical and critical writing, the ThM can give you advanced preparation for those called to serve in theological education or those planning to pursue degree programs at the doctoral level.

This 100% online Executive Certificate in Bible Exposition is designed to provide you with a standalone credential in Bible exposition or the first 21 credits towards your PhD in Bible Exposition. Gain the training you need to advance in your career while preparing for a doctorate.

Throughout this certificate, you will receive guidance from professors who can help you grow in your faith and improve your ministry while furthering your education.

This 100% online Executive Certificate in Christian Leadership is designed to provide you with training that prepares you to lead Christian organizations. Additionally, this certificate is designed so that you can transfer all 21 credits from your certificate and use them toward your EdD in Christian Leadership. 

Throughout this certificate, you will engage with professors who are experts in leadership and ministry and are excited to partner with you as you pursue your certificate.

Our Postgraduate Certificate in Chaplaincy is a 9-credit-hour program designed to prepare you with in-demand chaplaincy skills. If you aren’t ready for a Doctor of Ministry in Chaplaincy, you can begin with our postgraduate certificate and then roll your credits into your DMin in Chaplaincy.

Throughout this certificate, you will take courses that delve into topics like practical theology of chaplaincy, strategic leadership, and ethics for chaplain leaders.