Doctor Of Ministry DMin In Spiritual Formation Online Degree Program
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Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
May 13, 2024
Accreditation
ATS Commission on Accrediting

Be a Shepherd for Your Congregation by Earning a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) in Spiritual Formation

As a ministry leader, you are responsible for the spiritual well-being of your congregation, staff, and community. Liberty University’s Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) in Spiritual Formation helps provide the opportunity to study innovative strategies to facilitate the spiritual growth of small groups and individuals under your leadership. The D.Min. is the highest and most prestigious ministry-based degree that a student can earn in our School of Divinity. We know the time you have in your busy schedule to complete a doctorate degree is limited, so we have designed this program to be 100% online to fit your need for flexibility.

Our professors have years of training and first-hand experience in ministry. They are excited to invest their knowledge into doctoral students so you can strengthen your ministry potential. You can advance your knowledge of God’s Word, the spiritual foundation of a ministry and individuals, become more effective in leading your discipleship ministries, and meet others with similar passions when enrolled in our spiritual growth program.

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 divinity 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.

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Why Choose Liberty’s Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) – Spiritual Formation Online Program?

Our professors are committed to preparing you for a successful career in ministry leadership. As you learn about the process of facilitating growth in your church, you can be equipped with an advanced understanding of biblical principles that can serve you well in a ministry-related role. We want you to be able to encourage a commitment to the Christian life, personal integrity, sensitivity to the needs of others, social responsibility, and active communication of Christian values — in your life and in the lives of others.

With a calling to share the Word of God and make disciples who are growing in their knowledge of Jesus, our online ministry degree can help prepare you for whatever comes during your ministry.

What are the Benefits of Liberty’s Online Doctor of Ministry?

  • Unlike many online Bible colleges and seminaries, Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
  • Completing our online Doctor of Ministry degree seeks to offer practice-focused training that emphasizes solving real-world ministry problems with advanced practice and research.
  • The variety of specializations in our online D.Min. degree allows you to choose a track that directly relates to your ministry.
  • You will choose to complete either an integrated thesis or a portfolio project that is designed to challenge you to demonstrate your expertise and ability to apply advanced theology and Christian scholarship to practical ministry problems.

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. Find out how you can take advantage of this unique opportunity as you work towards your goal of reaching the pinnacle of your profession — for less.


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

Our online Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) degree seeks to provide an in-depth, well-rounded exploration of biblical principles and the opportunity to enhance your communication skills. This degree program can strengthen your understanding of discipleship and ministry with the future leaders of the Church. You can also benefit from strengthening your own theological and biblical knowledge so that you can effectively carry out the Great Commission.

Throughout this degree program, you can engage in a variety of courses designed to increase your understanding and application of the Gospel.  

  • Through classes like Biblical Theology of Spiritual Formation, our online seminary professors can help you gain a deep understanding of the Gospel and how to use God’s Word to develop spiritual growth.
  • Our History of Spiritual Formation course provides training in how spiritual formation has changed from the early days of the church to the present day through the lens of discipline, theology, and practice.
  • The Facilitation of Spiritual Formation course focuses on the corporate aspect of spiritual formation against the backdrop of our hyper-individualistic culture and emphasis within Protestantism. You can analyze those elements that facilitate and foster spiritual formation in Christian life.

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Our Online D.Min. in Spiritual Formation Program Highlights

  • 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 D.Min in Spiritual Formation degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
  • You’re pursuing your degree because you want to serve God and others with excellence. We want to honor that goal by making your degree as affordable as possible. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have a set block rate of $2,750 a semester if you take 7 to 15 credit hours. This can save you up to $6,000 a semester!*

  • 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.
  • You can complete our online D.Min. degree in as little as 2 years!
  • Learn from content developed by renowned biblical studies scholars in Liberty University’s John W. Rawlings School of Divinity, such as Dr. Elmer L. Towns and Dr. Gary R. Habermas.
  • Develop practical ministry skills that will help you ensure that individuals and families in your ministry are connected and growing in the church.

*Credits taken below 7 and above 15 are charged at the part-time rate.

**Electronic textbooks are not provided for courses that fall under departments outside the School of Divinity.

D.Min. in Spiritual Formation Degree Information

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Potential Career Options with a D.Min. in Spiritual Formation

As a graduate of our D.Min. in Spiritual Formation, you may be more qualified to pursue a variety of careers including:

  • Discipleship pastor
  • Pastoral counselor
  • Senior church administrator
  • Senior pastor
  • Small group pastor
  • Youth pastor

Admission Requirements for Our Online D.Min. Degree Program

Applicants must have a regionally or nationally accredited master’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA for admission in good standing. Please visit our admission requirements page for more detailed admissions-related information. 

All applicants must submit the following:

  • Admission Application
  • Application fee*
  • Divinity Questionnaire
  • Official Transcripts
  • Previous education showing at least 18 graduate hours of Bible/Theology or ministry-related courses
  • Ecclesiastical Endorsement
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Professional Vita
  • Proof of English proficiency (for applicants whose native language is other than English)

*There is no upfront application fee; however, a deferred $50 application fee will be assessed during Financial Check-In. This fee is waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required.