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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D), Leadership: Christian Ministry
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Program Overview
The Ph.D. in Leadership: Christian Ministry concentration prepares you for the highest level of scholarship and performance in leading churches, denominational agencies, educational institutions or ministry organizations. You can build or advance your career as a pastor, professor, researcher, organizational leader, strategist, or leadership consultant. The program equips its graduates with the knowledge and methodological tools to conduct research on the pressing ministry leadership issues of the day.
Students in this concentration can engage in scholarship and research and develop professional competencies related to, organizational structures, leadership strategies, analyzing organizational culture, team and workplace culture development and leading organizational change.
• pastors
• professors
• researchers
• organizational leaders
• strategists
• leadership consultants
Program at a Glance
Total Credit Hours
48
Program Type: Ph.D.
I-20 Approved: No
I-17 Approved: No
Details
Program Director: Dr. Chuck Williamson
Class Format: Online
Program Duration: 2-4 Years
Start Date: Fall: August | Spring: January | Summer: May
Admission Requirements
- Previous Degree Required
A Master of Ministry or Master of Divinity (30+ credit hours) from a regionally accredited institution is required for acceptance into this program.
- Transcript Required
Official graduate transcripts will need to be submitted as part of the application process for this program.
- Additional Admission Requirements
Three (3) letters of reference are required for acceptance into this program.
- Application Deadline
The application deadline is one (1) month before a term start date.
Career Outcomes
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Why AU?
From our humble beginnings to our growth into South Carolina’s largest private institution of higher learning, Anderson University has sought to provide a transformational education experience within an intentionally Christian environment. At the heart of the University’s mission is an uncompromising commitment to great academics, great faith, great hospitality, and great purpose.
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