Ed.D. in Christian Leadership – Educational Ministries

What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Christian Leadership Doctoral Degree?

• Biblical and theological foundations of leadership and education
• Design, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs
• Group dynamics and team leadership
• Integration of faith into educational practices
• Leadership, management, and organizational theory
• Moral and ethical decision-making in education
• Theological anthropology and human aspects of leadership

The Ed.D. in Christian Leadership with a concentration in educational ministries at Liberty University offers an extensive curriculum that integrates biblical and theological foundations with practical leadership skills. Students explore a variety of topics that are complemented by practical experience through a praxis component. This program aims to help prepare students for advanced roles in Christian education by blending academic theory with real-world application.

Potential Careers for Educational Ministries Graduates

• Christian school principal or president
• Church administrator
• Church discipleship coordinator

Benefits of Pursuing Your Ed.D. in Christian Leadership – Educational Ministries with Liberty University

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:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university. 
• Integrate biblical and theological principles into your leadership to align professional decisions with Christian ethics.
• Enjoy a fully online program that allows you to balance your studies alongside your personal and professional life.
• Gain practical experience through a praxis component and become equipped for real-life challenges in educational and ministry leadership roles.

Military Benefits 

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

• Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for Ed.D. 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)

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