Practical Theology (Online)

Throughout this Liberty University’s Practical Theology (Online) program from Liberty University you can learn how to apply theological understanding and inquiry to meet the practical, real-world needs of Christian communities.

Through this Liberty University ’s Practical Theology (Online) program from Liberty University Online you can become equipped to take theological ideas beyond the realm of academic study and apply them to every aspect of Christian thought, worship, and life. By completing this PhD program, you can prepare to engage in practical theology in churches, parachurch organizations, religious nonprofits, and even secular settings. You could go on to produce scholarly writings, teach at a university or seminary, serve as a church staff member, or develop material to distribute to Christians seeking guidance for ministry questions.

With our practical theology PhD program, you won’t just gain theological knowledge – you can develop the research, teaching, and ministry skills needed to transform the lives of individual people and entire communities. You can learn to apply theology to challenges in church growth, spiritual formation, social issues, preaching, church administration, educational ministries, family life, and more. That way, you can help Christians in all walks of life live out theological principles in everything they do.

Career opportunities:

• Author

• Church staff leader

• Parachurch ministry leader

• Pastor

• Professor

Courses include:

• Ministry for Practical Theology

• Philosophy for Practical Theology

• Dissertation Concept Development for Practical Theology

• Teaching Methods

• Research Methods