Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Bible Exposition

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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Bible Exposition

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Develop Your Biblical Expertise With a Doctoral Degree in Bible Exposition

Are you excited about the idea of combining your passions for knowledge and theology? Our Ph.D. in Bible Exposition provides the training and terminal degree that can help you further your impact in the Christian community. The purpose of biblical exposition is to help you comprehend the Bible and equip you for a lifetime of study and application of God’s Word. Throughout this degree, you will receive valuable research experience and theological understanding, allowing you to excel in your ministry pursuits.

When you complete your doctorate in Bible exposition, you can have the chance to broaden your opportunities, from advancing in your current position to pursuing exciting new career options. You can develop your skills in leading ministries, conducting biblical research, authoring theological books, and teaching in higher education. A terminal degree in Bible exposition can be an exciting springboard toward share deeper, theological knowledge with generations to come.

At Liberty, you can benefit from a degree program that is both challenging and rewarding, where you’ll have the opportunity to expand your biblical knowledge and complete new research on theological concepts.

What Will You Learn in an Online Ph.D. in Bible Exposition?

  • Language skills pertinent to Bible exposition, such as Greek and Hebrew
  • Hermeneutics
  • Research preparation
  • History and content exposition from the full range of biblical books and genres
  • How to develop your doctoral dissertation as it relates to the exposition of Scripture

Our Ph.D. in Bible Exposition degree provides the training you need to excel in your current ministerial pursuits, whether you are in church or ministry leadership, education, or theology and professional writing.

Career Opportunities for Graduates of the Ph.D. in Bible Exposition

  • Author
  • Church Administrator
  • Ministry Director
  • Pastor
  • Professor
  • Teacher
  • University Administrator
  • Vocational Missionary

Benefits of the Online Doctorate in Bible Exposition

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 Ph.D. in Bible Exposition degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
  • 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.
  • Tuition for all undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years – and counting. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university. 
  • You can complete your online Ph.D. in Bible Exposition in as little as 3 years!
  • Unlike many Bible colleges or seminaries, Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
  • You can transfer in 12 qualifying masters-level credit hours to our Ph.D. in Bible Exposition, allowing you to complete as few as 48 doctorate-level credits to graduate.

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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100% online, 8-week courses

Transfer Credits

Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

Next Start Date

Jan 13, 2025

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Liberty University is Accredited by SACSCOC

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