Ministry Studies (Ph.D.)
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2025 through summer 2026. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Program Courses | ||
| Specialized Research Courses | ||
| CHMN 705 | Ministry Essentials 1 | 3 |
| CHMN 846 | Ministry Studies Literature Review | 3 |
| CHMN 847 | Ministry Studies Topical Research | 3 |
| CHMN 848 | Ministry Studies Dissertation Research I | 3 |
| CHMN 849 | Ministry Studies Dissertation Research II 2 | 3 |
| RTCH 805 | Research Methods | 3 |
| THEO 706 | Theological Foundations | 3 |
| Dissertation Writing & Defense Courses | ||
| CHMN 987 | Dissertation Writing in Ministry Studies I | 5 |
| CHMN 988 | Dissertation Writing in Ministry Studies II | 5 |
| CHMN 989 | Dissertation Writing in Ministry Studies III 3 | 5 |
| CHMN 990 | Dissertation Defense for Ministry Studies 4 | 0 |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
- 1
CHMN 705 must be taken the first term of the first semester of the program.
- 2
CHMN 849 must be passed prior to enrollment in Dissertation Writing and Defense Courses. A Faculty Dissertation Supervisor will be paired with the PhD candidate for the Dissertation and Defense Courses.
- 3
CHMN 989 may be repeated up to four times.
- 4
CHMN 990 may not be registered for without the Dissertation Supervisor's written authorization.
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- Complete 36 hours
- A maximum of 50% of a post-graduate and doctoral degree may be transferred if approved and allowable, including credit from an earned degree from Liberty University on the same academic level
- 3.0 GPA
- No grades lower than a B- may be applied to the degree
- Degree must be completed within 7 years
- Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student's anticipated graduation date
Program Offered in Online Format
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| CHMN 705 | Ministry Essentials 1 | 3 |
| RTCH 805 | Research Methods | 3 |
| THEO 706 | Theological Foundations | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CHMN 846 | Ministry Studies Literature Review | 3 |
| CHMN 847 | Ministry Studies Topical Research | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Third Semester | ||
| CHMN 848 | Ministry Studies Dissertation Research I | 3 |
| CHMN 849 | Ministry Studies Dissertation Research II | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| CHMN 987 | Dissertation Writing in Ministry Studies I | 5 |
| Hours | 5 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fifth Semester | ||
| CHMN 988 | Dissertation Writing in Ministry Studies II | 5 |
| Hours | 5 | |
| Sixth Semester | ||
| CHMN 989 | Dissertation Writing in Ministry Studies III | 5 |
| Hours | 5 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Seventh Semester | ||
| CHMN 990 | Dissertation Defense for Ministry Studies | 0 |
| Hours | 0 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
- 1
CHMN 705 must be taken the first term of the first semester in the program.