Ph.D. in Christian Leadership – Faith-Based Consulting

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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Christian Leadership – Faith-Based Consulting

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Transform Nonprofits and Churches Through Innovation and Organization with Liberty’s Ph.D. in Faith-Based Consulting

 Are you passionate about enhancing the effectiveness of nonprofit organizations in the global workplace? If you possess an entrepreneurial spirit and aspire to support faith-based organizations in fulfilling their mission and vision, consider Liberty University’s 100% online Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Christian Leadership – Faith-Based Consulting.

This research-oriented degree is tailored for leaders across various domains, including Christian churches, organizations, and schools. By engaging in empirical research, you can gain insight into addressing diverse educational and ministerial challenges while exploring the connection between biblical principles and education, leadership philosophy, theory, and practice.

The faith-based consulting specialization can empower you to foster the success of churches and organizations. Completing your faith-based consulting degree at Liberty can equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to guide leaders through crisis management, resolution, and organizational innovation. While the primary focus of these skills lies within faith-based organizations, the principles of leadership covered in this program have a broader application beyond the church and Christian institutions. Enhance your effectiveness in your current role or prepare for a career change with this Christian leadership degree.

What Will You Learn in Our Doctorate in Christian Leadership – Faith-Based Consulting Degree?

  • Biblical foundations of leadership and education
  • Conflict resolution
  • Group and team dynamics
  • Organizational theory and development
  • Skills and character qualities needed for success as a faith-based consultant

In addition to studying the topics listed above, you will participate in a sequence of research courses that will culminate in the completion of a dissertation. This holistic undertaking can help strengthen your grasp of effective research methodologies specifically designed for studying Christian leadership. Your dissertation can provide a valuable contribution to the advancement of knowledge in this field.

    Potential Careers for Graduates of the Doctorate in Christian Leadership – Faith-Based Consulting Program

    • Ministry consultant
    • Ministry evaluator
    • Nonprofit ministry project manager
    • Staff advisor

      Benefits of Our Christian Leadership Doctoral Degree Program

      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 among Niche.com’s top 3 online schools in America. Earning your online Christian doctoral 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.
      • 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 this Ph.D. in Christian Leadership – Faith-Based Consulting degree online in as little as 2.5 years.
      • As a John W. Rawlings School of Divinity Ph.D. student, you will receive a block rate of $2,750 per semester if you take 7-15 credit hours. This can save you up to $6,000 per semester!**
      • As a Christian leader, you can benefit from networking opportunities with other professionals in the program from across the country.

      *Electronic textbooks are not provided for courses that fall under departments outside the School of Divinity.
      **Credits taken below 7 and above 15 credit hours are charged at the part-time rate.

        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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        Available Online

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        100% online, 8-week courses

        Transfer Credits

        Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

        Next Start Date

        May 13, 2024

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        Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC

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