Doctor of Ministry (DMin) – Spiritual Formation Shape the Future Church
Be a Shepherd for Your Congregation by Earning a Doctor of Ministry (DMin) 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 (DMin) 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 DMin 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.
Your officially conferred degree name will be Doctor of Ministry (DMin) in Spiritual Formation.
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.
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What Sets Us Apart?
- Private Nonprofit University
- 600+ Online Degrees
- No Standardized Testing for Admission
- Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
- Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree
Why Choose Liberty’s Doctor of Ministry (DMin) – 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 Will You Study in the Online Doctor of Ministry (DMin) – Spiritual Formation Degree?
Our online Doctor of Ministry (DMin) 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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Tuition & Aid
At Liberty University, a private Christian education is less expensive than you think. Over the last 10 years, Liberty University’s Online Program has only raised its standard tuition costs by less than 5% – and most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.
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.
| Doctoral Divinity Block Rate (7-15 credit hours) | $2,850 |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Divinity Part Time (1-6.99 or over 15 credit hours) | $410/Credit |
| Military Doctoral Divinity Block Rate (7-15 credit hours) | $2,800 |
| Military Doctoral Divinity Part Time (1-6.99 or over 15 credit hours)* | $375/Credit |
*Eligible current and former military service members and their spouses may qualify for a special rate of $375/credit hour (learn more).
These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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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:
- Discounted divinity block rate – $2,800 per semester*
- 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)
*Credits taken below 7 and above 15 credit hours per semester are charged at the part-time rate of $375/credit hour.
Eligible current and former service members and their spouses may qualify for a special rate of $375/credit hour (learn more), but the $375/credit hour doctoral military rate cannot be combined with the First Responder Discount.
These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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