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Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) – Urban Ministry
Minister with Confidence in Urban Cultural Contexts with a Doctor of Ministry in Urban Ministry Degree
Are you a ministry professional who is passionate about meeting the needs of people in urban or inner-city settings? Church leaders in cities deal with both diverse and dense populations in the neighborhoods around their church.
To meet the growing need for churches in urban areas, Liberty has created a unique degree program – the Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) in Urban Ministry. Through this program, you’ll gain additional knowledge and insight into working with urban populations as well as how to plan and implement culturally relevant ministries to strengthen your church in the city.
Your heart for reaching diverse people in dense populations does not go unrecognized. Growing numbers within cities, both nationally and globally, mean people like you – with the right training, skills, expertise, and passion – are critical to reaching these people with the Gospel. By partnering with us, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of relevant issues in urban society, learn to address the complex needs of a community, and introduce Gospel-related solutions to urban ministry in any setting.
What Will You Learn in Our Doctorate in Urban Ministry?
A doctoral degree in ministry will prepare you to lead and influence others in a variety of ministerial settings. Through it, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to initiate new work, continue a thriving ministry, or simply excel in your outreach through church, parachurch, or nonprofit organizations. With a specialization in urban ministry, you’ll develop a vision for spiritual leadership in the city and benefit from specific preparation for working with dynamic and diverse populations.
Overall, you will learn how to:
- Use foundational theological literature to evaluate and improve present ministry
- Evaluate a ministry idea or context, demonstrating advanced observation and analysis
- Develop a research project to address a specific ministry objective
Career Opportunities for D.Min. in Urban Ministry Graduates
Liberty University’s Doctor of Ministry programs are designed for professionals who are actively engaged in full-time ministry. The program is intended to provide professional development for your career as a full-time minister. However, the Doctor of Ministry in Urban Ministry may also expand your career potential into positions such as:
- Church or ministry leader in an urban setting
- Director of urban ministry at a nonprofit organization
- Parachurch administrator
- Senior pastor of an inner-city church
Benefits of Our D.Min. in Urban Ministry Degree
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 Doctor of Ministry 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.
- 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.
- Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
- You can complete your Doctor of Ministry program in as little as 2 years!
- The Doctor of Ministry in Urban Ministry is one of the only degrees of its kind offered 100% online.
- Learn from faculty who are excited about teaching, training, and guiding you throughout your program from a Christian perspective and years of ministerial experience.
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
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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.
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.