Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) – Chaplaincy
Bring Your Best to Those You Serve by Pursuing a D.Min. in Chaplaincy
Our brave men and women in the military and other Department of Defense (DoD) occupations continually invest in the betterment of others’ lives. In turn, they need others to invest in them. Chaplains play a critical role in the spiritual and mental health of these military members and DoD employees. Liberty University’s flexible and affordable online D.Min. in Chaplaincy degree is designed to enhance your understanding and your ministry skills for the chaplaincy field. You will learn practical theories and applications formatted to build on your knowledge and skills in chaplaincy tasks for future implementation.
This degree is most often pursued by those in church leadership such as head pastors or executive pastors, however, it can be beneficial for any person for full-time ministry. Liberty’s D.Min. program may also provide you with the requirements necessary to teach at the college level or in private education settings. Partner with us by pursuing a D.Min. in Chaplaincy degree that helps you reach your full potential, so you can make the impact as a chaplain you always knew you could. Learn to help those who often cannot get to a traditional place of worship as you increase your own knowledge and understanding of Scripture.
What Will You Learn in Liberty’s D.Min. in Chaplaincy?
- Chaplain strategic leadership
- Ethics for chaplain leaders
- Growth and development of the contemporary minister
- Practical theology of chaplaincy
Each of your D.Min. courses are taught by faculty members who have served as ministry professionals with years of real-world experience. These individuals seek to provide not only concepts related to chaplaincy but to minister to you through spiritual guidance and accountability. Upon completion of this degree, you will have enhanced credibility in the field, giving you further marketability to achieve your desired career path.
Potential Careers for Graduates of the D.Min. in Chaplaincy
- Corporate chaplain
- Hospital/fire/police chaplain
- Military chaplain
- Missionary
Highlights of Our Doctor of Ministry 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 in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online Doctor of Ministry in Chaplaincy degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- 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.
- Your ministry matters – so when you take 7-15 credit hours per semester in your divinity program, you’ll pay a discounted block rate of $2,750. It’s our way of supporting all you do to serve others.
- To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for many divinity courses* all for one convenient fee.
- 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.
- You can complete our D.Min. program in as little as 2 years.
*Electronic textbooks are not provided for courses that fall under departments outside the School of Divinity.
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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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
Sep 16, 2024
Accreditation
ATS Commission on Accrediting