Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Christian Leadership – NextGen Ministry
Develop the Ministry Skills You Need To Serve Young People with an Ed.D. in Christian Leadership – Next Generation Ministry
With a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Christian Leadership – Next Generation Ministry from Liberty, you can gain the skills you need to bolster your ministry with young people, lead a private organization, or work with nonprofits. Liberty’s Ed.D. seeks to help prepare you for a variety of roles, including teaching at postsecondary institutions and serving within the local church.
At Liberty, we care about the quality, affordability, and flexibility of your degree. That’s why our Ed.D. in NextGen is offered 100% online — and why our tuition rates have been frozen for the past 9 years. Additionally, your courses will have no set login times, so you can complete your assignments from the comfort of home.
One of the greatest assets you will have at Liberty is our professors. With years of experience in ministry-related professions and advanced degrees in their field, our professors are subject-matter experts who are ready to partner with you as you pursue your Ed.D. Additionally, this degree is approved by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) — so you can be confident that you are receiving an affordable, world-class education designed with your success in mind.
What Will You Learn in Liberty University’s Ed.D. in Next Generation Ministry
- Assessment and implementation of ministry strategies
- Research and analytical expertise for theological, academic, and ministry-related professions
- Theological and academic integration for ministry activities and events
Liberty’s Ed.D. in NextGen is designed to help you understand and implement the dynamic nature of next-generational ministry. As you complete your Ed.D. you can gain important theological techniques and a further understanding of biblical languages.
Potential Careers for Ed.D. in NextGen Graduates
- Church administrator
- Church discipleship coordinator
- College professor
- Discipleship pastor
- Lead/youth pastor
- Ministry leader
- Nonprofit executive
- Senior pastor
- Youth pastor
- Youth/NextGen ministry director
Benefits of Pursuing Your Ed.D. 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:
- 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 doctoral 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.
- Liberty University’s John W. Rawlings School of Divinity has been accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). Your divinity degree has been 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.
- 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 courses that fall under departments outside the School of Divinity.
Military Benefits for Liberty’s Ed.D. Programs
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)
Credit Hours
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Available Online
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Oct 21, 2024
Accreditation
ATS Commission on Accrediting