Doctor of Philosophy in Ministry Studies (Ph.D.)
Purpose
The Doctor of Philosophy in Ministry Studies is an advanced Doctor of Philosophy program designed for ministry practitioners, leaders, and researchers who desire to deepen their understanding of ministry through a research-based doctoral degree. It aims to deepen students' understanding of ministry through research and dissertation writing. This program emphasizes a condensed structure, prioritizing research and dissertation work as its core components.
Program Learning Outcomes
The student will be able to:
- Appraise biblical and theological principles as they relate to various aspects of a ministry.
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- Conduct original research containing knowledge of the literature of the discipline, scholarship, professionalism, and application.
Program Specific Admissions Requirements
In addition to general requirements for admission to the School of Divinity, applicants for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy in Ministry Studies must submit the following for review:
- Admission application
- Application fee
- Official college transcripts showing a master’s degree from an accredited institution with at least 15 credit hours of Bible, Theology, or Church Ministry related courses.
- A writing sample: minimum 10-page paper (excluding a cover page, table of contents, and bibliography) in Turabian format (a paper/chapter from a master's program may be used)
- 3.00 GPA
- School of Divinity Questionnaire
- Departmental approval
- TOEFL scores for students who speak English as a second language
Transfer Credit
Transfer hours may not exceed 24 credit hours for the Ph.D. program. Transfer credits are considered on a case-by-case basis and must have been completed as Ph.D. course work within the previous seven (7) years from a regionally accredited program to be accepted. Courses must have a grade of B- or higher to be eligible for consideration for transfer credit. Correspondence studies or life experiences will not be accepted for transfer credit. Credits from a prior degree earned through Liberty University are considered transfer credits. The course CHMN 846 is non-transferable.