Christian Leadership (Online)

This Philosophy (PhD) in Christian Leadership (Online) PhD program from Liberty University Online will help equip you with leadership training as well as key biblical principles.

The Philosophy (PhD) in Christian Leadership (Online) PhD program from Liberty University Liberty University Online core courses, specialization courses, and a selection of research courses. In the core courses, you will study biblical and theological foundations of leadership and education. 

You will also study character and ethics in leadership and education as well as theological anthropology. Additionally, you’ll explore leadership and management theory, organizational theory and development, and group and team dynamics.

The specialization courses vary depending on which degree track you choose. You could learn more about being conformed to the image of Christ through the spiritual formation track, explore how to evangelize on digital platforms with the digital discipleship track, learn to breathe life into a struggling church with our church revitalization specialization, or shepherd tomorrow’s Christian leaders with the next generation ministry track. 

Our Christian leadership PhD program also offers you the opportunity to study strategic Christian ministry or ministry leadership.

After completing your specialization courses, you’ll venture into research methods for Christian leadership, dissertation research and writing, and dissertation defense. Upon completion of this degree section, you will have earned a terminal degree in Christian leadership.

Career opportunities:

Gain the skills you need to expand your career horizons! The many specializations available in Liberty University’s PhD in Christian Leadership can help equip you to pursue the following positions:

• Christian education administrator

• Christian school principal or president

• Church administrator

• Church discipleship coordinator

• Curriculum coordinator

• Minister of education

Specializations:

• Church Revitalization 

• Digital Discipleship 

• Ministry Leadership 

• Next Generation Ministry 

• Spiritual Formation 

• Strategic Christian Ministry