EdD in Christian Leadership – Ministry Leadership Transform Ministry Leadership
54
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Influence Tomorrow’s Leaders with Our Doctorate in Christian Education and Leadership
Do you want to disciple new leaders and improve your ministry’s effectiveness? Our 100% online Doctor of Education (EdD) in Christian Leadership – Ministry Leadership degree can help. Through this program, you can prepare to disciple new leaders and increase your own ministry’s effectiveness.
As an applied theology degree, our doctorate in Christian leadership integrates a biblical worldview with leadership, education, and social science principles. You can gain a well-rounded foundation to lead wherever God calls you. As a Christian school, we have designed this program to help you become a Champion for Christ. Partner with us and gain the training you need to make an impact on God’s Kingdom.
Accreditation
Liberty Theological Seminary, as part of Liberty University’s John W. Rawlings School of Divinity, is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). Your seminary 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.
Why Choose Liberty’s Doctor of Christian Education Online?
Liberty University’s mission of Training Champions for Christ extends into every area of your education. Here are some of the ways Liberty stands out and upholds this mission:
- Unlike other theological seminaries, Liberty University holds regional accreditation with SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- This online Christian doctoral program is offered 100% online. If you are actively engaged in ministry, family, or professional obligations, you don’t have to worry about relocation or attending on-campus intensives.
- Our online program promotes a Christian leadership community. You can have the opportunity to build relationships with professors and other students throughout your degree.
- This degree program includes a praxis – which allows you to conduct valuable research and apply the knowledge you have learned.
What Will You Study in Our Doctor of Educational Ministry Online?
Our EdD in Christian Leadership – Ministry Leadership degree program is designed to provide you with a biblical foundation for leadership and management in the Church and ministry organizations. Your courses can help equip you with the tools and skills essential to effectively lead a team by giving you opportunities for leadership experience.
Our professors care about your growth as a leader within the Church. They will use their real-world experience in ministry leadership to teach you the practical skills you need to conquer the challenges of this field.
In your online Christian leadership courses, you can perform doctoral-level research for practical application in diverse educational, organizational, and ministry contexts. Fulfillment of the EdD praxis gives you the opportunity to exhibit your expertise and abilities. You can apply advanced concepts learned in the Christian leadership program to your research.
Potential Career Opportunities
You may be qualified to pursue a variety of careers with our Christian leadership doctoral degree including:
- Academic teaching and leadership role
- Faith-based organizational leadership role
- Ministry or missions leadership role
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Degree Information
- This EdD program falls under the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity.
- View the Graduate Divinity Course Guides (login required).
Degree Completion Plan
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Tuition & Aid
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 the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for many divinity courses* all for one convenient fee.
*Electronic textbooks are not provided for PACO courses or courses that fall under departments outside the School of Divinity.
EdS and EdD Full Time | $595/Credit |
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EdS and EdD Part Time | $650/Credit |
Military EdS and EdD | $275/Credit |
Tuition rates may change annually. For the current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Admission Information for Our EdD in Christian Leadership – Ministry Leadership
Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9596.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited master’s degree with at least a 36 credit hours and a minimum 3.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing.
- Submit a Statement of Purpose
- In 1,000-1,500 words, please answer the following questions:
- How has your previous education and/or work experience prepared you for doctoral studies at Liberty University?
- What is your goal with regard to pursuing a doctoral education at Liberty University?
- Please describe the character and values you possess that will help you succeed in your desired field.
- In 1,000-1,500 words, please answer the following questions:
- Submit a School of Divinity Questionnaire (login required).
- Department Review
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
Preliminary Acceptance
If you are sending in a preliminary transcript for acceptance, you must:
- Be in your final term and planning to start your doctoral degree after the last day of class for your master’s degree.
- Complete a Master’s Self-Certification Form confirming your completion date. You may download the form from the Forms and Downloads page or contact an admissions counselor to submit the form on your behalf.
- Submit an official transcript to confirm that you are in your final term. The preliminary transcript must show that you are within 6 credit hours of completion for a 30-48 credit hour master’s degree or within 9 credit hours of completion for a 49+ credit hour master’s degree.
- Send in an additional, final official transcript with a conferral date on it by the end of your first semester of enrollment in the new doctoral degree.
Transcript Policies
Official College Transcript Policy
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
Admissions Office Contact Information
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Lynchburg, VA 24515
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Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for EdS and EdD courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this program have any additional accreditation?
Liberty University’s John W. Rawlings School of Divinity is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). Your seminary 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.
What can you do with a Christian education degree?
Our Christian leadership doctorate is designed to help you earn and maintain administrative and leadership roles in ministry. Whether you want to work in a church, nonprofit, or educational institution, this degree can help. Our doctoral program may be right for you if:
- You are a ministry leader who would like to improve your organization.
- You are a ministry professional who would like to transition into a leadership role.
- You would like to educate the next generation of ministry leaders.
What is the difference between an EdD and a PhD in Education?
Have you been researching EdD and PhD in Christian leadership online programs and aren’t sure what the difference is? The main difference between these two types of doctoral degrees is that an EdD is focused on practice, and a PhD is focused on academia. However, either program can help you meet your career goals.
If you are looking to actively pursue roles in ministry leadership, then our program is for you. You may also be qualified to teach in Christian institutions and help pass your expertise on to the next generation of faith-based leaders.
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