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Doctor of Ministry – Expository Preaching and Teaching
Become an Authority on Preaching and Teaching to Better Lead Others to Christ
Clearly communicating the Word of God is vital to a healthy ministry. You can improve your ability to preach and teach the deep truths of the Bible with Liberty University’s Doctor of Ministry – Expository Preaching and Teaching degree. By earning your doctoral ministry degree in expository preaching, you will learn practical methods for Bible study and sermon preparation that will help you share all the truths of Scripture in a way your congregation can understand.
You’ll explore effective preaching methods and gain a deeper understanding of Scripture. Our online seminary was founded by leading Christian scholars, theologians, and ministry professionals — many of whom are still teaching at Liberty today. With their guidance, you can gain practical skills in biblical teaching, sermon writing, and Scriptural exposition.
What Will You Learn in Our D.Min. in Expository Preaching and Teaching Degree?
Liberty University has worked hard to make our online D.Min. in Expository Preaching and Teaching degree academically stimulating as well as flexible and affordable. As a 100% online degree with no set login times, our D.Min. courses are designed to fit into your schedule, so you don’t have to choose between continuing your education and being with your family or current ministry.
Our professors have real-world ministry experience and use that experience to teach you preaching skills to further your own ministry. By facilitating engaging online learning communities, your professors will equip you with the confidence you need in your training to impact your community. Our professors care about you and what God is doing in your life, and they will do everything they can to help you achieve your goals.
In your D.Min. courses you will study topics like:
- The growth and development of the contemporary minister
- Preaching the grand story of the Bible
- Expository preaching and the Old and New Testament
- Spiritual factors in growing churches
Potential Careers for D.Min. in Expository Preaching and Teaching Graduates
- Christian scholar
- Evangelist
- Lead/associate pastor
- Preaching pastor
- Seminary professor
- Senior church administrator
- Senior pastor
Graduates of the online Doctor of Ministry degree will have a terminal doctorate credential that may provide opportunities to publish academic research and pursue college-level teaching, as well as serve in a senior ministry leadership role. Students who complete the expository preaching and teaching area of study will be prepared for advanced, effective preaching and teaching that will make them effective teaching pastors and senior pastors. These skills may also make students eligible for university-level and seminary teaching.
Benefits of Pursuing Your Doctor of Ministry 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:
- 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 degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Liberty University’s 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.
- Electronic textbooks are provided for many divinity courses* all for one convenient fee. To continue our mission of providing affordable education, this fee is waived for students who enroll by Summer 2024 D-term.
- 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.
- 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. in Expository Preaching and Teaching degree 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
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
May 13, 2024
Accreditation
ATS Commission on Accrediting
Maximize Your Time
- 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
Contact one of our admissions counselors for more information by calling (800) 424-9595.
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.
Liberty University is proud to announce that we are recognized by multiple institutions for our affordability, accessibility, and academic quality. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America.