Doctor of Ministry

Advance your skills and knowledge in ministry with Liberty University Online’s Doctor of Ministry program. You can take an in-depth look at biblical principles and strategies to help you step into a variety of pastoral roles. This program can give you the valuable opportunity to work with church leaders and to gain insight and a deeper understanding of the purpose of ministry. Our Doctor of Ministry program is geared toward pastors, missionaries and other church leaders who seek professional and personal growth. Coursework includes a six-hour thesis and on-campus intensives.

Potential Career Options:

  • Senior church administrator
  • Senior pastor
  • Professor

The excellent program of doctoral studies at Liberty ...

“The excellent program of doctoral studies at Liberty allowed me to complete my terminal degree while maintaining my professional employment. I was able to tailor my program to enhance my clinical skill and enrich my spiritual focus. The faculty at Liberty was outstanding, and the staff and administration were responsive, creative and helpful. I especially enjoyed my times in residence; Liberty should be experienced by everyone!”


Philip A. Watkins, Doctor of Ministry

Key Points:

  • Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row by the Online Education Database
  • Rated as one of the “Best Distance Learning Graduate Schools” by GetEducated.com
  • Cost-effective, accredited, blended doctoral program offered by a national educational institution
  • Effectively helps prepare students to serve in a variety of ministry settings
  • Experienced seminary faculty teaching online courses

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*Blended Degree Programs

The blended degree format combines online study with on-campus study at Liberty University. This unique format allows you to complete some of your coursework from a distance, while also giving you the opportunity to study from our Lynchburg, Virginia campus, located in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Through the blended format, you get to experience the best of both worlds – the convenience of flexible, online education mixed with intensive study and face-to-face interaction with professors and fellow students on Liberty's campus.

**Minimal on-campus intensives will be required for online programs with licensure requirements.