Liberty University | Doctor of Education in Christian Leadership - Ministry Leadership

Students interested in preparing for executive ministry roles consider program such as Liberty University's Doctor of Education in Christian Leadership - Ministry Leadership program. Find out more about this online EdD program below.

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Official Program Name:

Doctor of Education in Christian Leadership - Ministry Leadership

School Offering Program:

Liberty University

Degree Level:

Doctoral

Program Prerequisites:

Applicants to Liberty University's online Doctor of Education in Christian Leadership - Ministry Leadership program should possess humility, kindness, and gentleness. They must have a master's degree with at least a 3.0 grade point average. All applicants to Liberty University's graduate programs should have a bachelor's degree; some programs may have additional admissions requirements.

Program Description:

Liberty University's Doctor of Education in Christian Leadership in Ministry Leadership program is designed to combine leadership, social science, and educational principles with a Biblical world view in order to prepare students to minister anywhere. The program includes organizational theory and development as well as teaching and learning courses. The ecological models of Christian formation might also be covered. Students will have opportunities to mull the relationship between theology, education, and leadership. They must then complete six research courses and two dissertation courses that display and require the utilization of their foundational knowledge and critical evaluation skills.

Learning Format:

Online

Program Length:

60 credits.

Financial Aid Available:

Eligible students could be able to receive financial aid in the forms of grants, loans, and scholarships. Contact Liberty University's financial aid office for more information.

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Required Courses for a Doctor of Education in Christian Leadership in Ministry Leadership

Students of the online Doctor of Education in Christian Leadership in Ministry Leadership program from Liberty University must earn 60 credits. While most courses are worth three credits apiece, some research and dissertation courses are worth five credits each. Degree program and course requirements are subject to change. Contact Liberty University to confirm the most accurate information before enrolling in a program.

Core Courses (24 credit hours)

Biblical & Theological Foundations of Leadership
Biblical & Theological Foundations of Education
Theological Anthropology in Leadership & Education
Character & Ethics in Leadership & Education
Leadership and Management Theory
Organizational Theory and Development
Group and Team Dynamics: Theory and Practice in Leadership
Teaching & Learning: Theory & Practice in Leadership

Ministry Leadership Cognate Courses (9 credit hours)

Ecologies of Christian Formation
Students choose one of the following:
- Leadership & Cultural Contextualization
- Trends & Issues of Contemporary Leadership
Change, Power, and Conflict in Leadership

Research Courses (27 credit hours)

Research Methods for Christian Leadership I
Research Methods for Christian Leadership II
Research Methods for Christian Leadership III
Research Methods for Christian Leadership IV
Research Methods for Christian Leadership V
Research Methods for Christian Leadership VI
Dissertation Research & Writing
Dissertation Defense

Post-Graduation Opportunities

Career Paths:

After earning the Doctor of Education in Christian Leadership with a specialization in Ministry Leadership degree, students could be able to provide leadership in a variety of church and ministry organizations. They might apply to hospitals, mission agencies, or parachurch organizations. Career titles might include:

Missions leader
Academic teacher
Church leader