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Doctor of Education Christian Leadership: Strategic Christian Ministry
Chart a Course for the Future of Your Ministry with Liberty’s Online Ed.D. in Christian Leadership – Strategic Christian Ministry
If you are passionate about leading ministry efforts in your church or community, Liberty University’s online Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Christian Leadership – Strategic Christian Ministry may be for you! In this program, you can learn how to address various educational and ministerial challenges using empirical research. Whether you are a Christian school educator or administrator, a church ministerial staff member, or a parachurch organization leader, this professional doctorate can help you gain the knowledge, character qualities, and skills essential to leading a faith-based organization.
Additionally, by completing the strategic Christian ministry specialization, you can gain a deeper understanding of how to evaluate the health of a ministry, develop a ministry philosophy that reflects biblical principles, and lead innovative change in Christian organizations. This program offers a combination of theory and praxis to help you use applied research to solve real-world ministry problems.
What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Ed.D. in Christian Leadership – Strategic Christian Ministry Program?
- Biblical principles as they relate to education and leadership philosophy, theory, and practice
- Leadership and management theory
- Methods for helping a ministry or church become fully rooted in a biblical foundation
- Organizational theory and development
- The essential marks of a biblical disciple
In this program, you can learn how to help strengthen churches, ministries, and faith-based organizations using strategic planning, new technologies, and conflict resolution. You’ll also complete an extensive sequence of research courses, culminating in a dissertation. The dissertation process can help you contribute to the base of knowledge in your field and further equip you to solve real-world problems in education and ministry.
Potential Careers for Graduates of the Doctorate in Christian Leadership – Strategic Christian Ministry Online Program
- Christian education administrator
- Christian educator
- Christian ministry director
- Church administrator
- Church discipleship coordinator
- Curriculum coordinator
- Nonprofit organization leader
- Parachurch organization leader
Benefits of Pursuing Your Ed.D. in Christian Leadership – Strategic Christian Ministry Degree Online 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:
- 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.
- Online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 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.
*Electronic textbooks are not provided for courses that fall under departments outside the School of Divinity.
Military Benefits
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 – $375 per credit hour for Ed.D. courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder
- 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
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 18, 2025
Accreditation
ATS Commission on Accrediting
Doctor of Education Christian Leadership: Strategic Christian Ministry
- 100% online programs at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral level.*
- Earn credit for prior learning.
- Transfer in up to 75% of a bachelor’s degree.
- Transfer in up to 50% of a master’s degree.
* excludes licensure, certification, and some doctoral programs
Your goals on your time
We are committed to helping you achieve your goals and complete your degree as quickly as possible. One of our admissions counselors is ready to assist you with starting the process.
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Why Choose Liberty University?
Prepare for a Career
Go from merely surviving in your current job to thriving in the career of your dreams.
Enjoy Flexible Courses
Complete assignments at your own pace, at a time convenient to you within each week.
Access Academic Support
Access our electronic and print resources through the Jerry Falwell Library, writing resources, study aids, and IT support.
Grow in Your Faith
Each of our programs is grounded in biblical principles, and our professors consider teaching to be more than a job – it’s their calling.
Liberty’s online courses give you the ability to choose when and where you study.
Financing Options
Financial Aid
87% of all Liberty students in an online program are awarded financial aid.
Tuition Discounts
Available for military service members, including active duty, reserve, veterans, and their spouses, as well as emergency response personnel.
Corporate Tuition Assistance
Deferred – If your company reimburses you for the cost of your education, you submit your grades to your employer who pays you, and then you pay for your classes.
Other Payment Options are Available
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An Accredited Private Education Made for You
As a nonprofit university, we have been pioneering distance education since 1985 and offer a unique and proven approach to online education.
Along with our advanced accreditations, we also have been recognized by the following organizations for our excellence in education.
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.