Ph.D. in Christian Leadership – Digital Discipleship

What Will You Study in Our Digital Discipleship Doctorate?

Through this program, you study to:

• Develop a sound plan that will allow you to effectively use technology in your digital ministry efforts
• Explore best practices for online church ministry
• Formulate a theology of networks so you can effectively minister to people
• Train in how to use technology to develop a model of spiritual formation in the digital age

Liberty’s Christian leadership courses will culminate in doctoral-level research for practical application in diverse educational, organizational, and ministry contexts. Your Ph.D. dissertation gives you the opportunity to synthesize the knowledge gained in our digital discipleship degree and contribute to advances in the field.

Potential Careers with a Doctorate in Christian Leadership and Digital Discipleship

• Church discipleship coordinator
• Communications liaison
• Digital ministry leader
• Digital pastor
• Director of digital ministries

Highlights 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:

• 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.
• To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for many divinity courses* all for one convenient fee.
• As a John W. Rawlings School of Divinity Ph.D. student, you will receive a block rate of $2,750 when taking 7-15 credit hours per semester. 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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