Doctor of Philosophy in Religious Healthcare Ministry Administration
- 100% Online (Optional)
- 60 Credit
- Intensive Courses
The Doctor of Philosophy in Religious Healthcare Ministry Administration (Ph.D.) is a 60-credit doctoral program designed to prepare students for advanced academic research, religious leadership, spiritual care administration, and faith-based healthcare ministry development. The program integrates advanced theological studies, religious ethics, spiritual care, healthcare ministry administration, organizational governance, community outreach, and doctoral research to develop scholarly expertise and leadership competencies within religious and faith-based service institutions.
Students develop advanced knowledge and research skills in religious healthcare ministry, spiritual support program administration, pastoral leadership, ethical decision-making, nonprofit management, and community service development. The curriculum emphasizes compassion, religious values, professional integrity, cultural understanding, responsible leadership, and research-informed approaches to ministry administration.
Graduates are prepared to contribute to religious institutions, faith-based healthcare ministries, spiritual care organizations, charitable foundations, community outreach initiatives, and academic research environments where advanced scholarly inquiry, ethical leadership, and effective religious healthcare ministry administration are essential.
Overview
This program is offered 100% online (optional), providing students with flexible opportunities to pursue advanced doctoral studies while maintaining their professional, academic, and ministry responsibilities.
The Doctor of Philosophy in Religious Healthcare Ministry Administration combines advanced religious studies with spiritual care leadership, faith-based healthcare ministry administration, ethical governance, community development, and original academic research.
Students explore the theological foundations of compassionate care, religious perspectives on health and human well-being, pastoral leadership, spiritual support services, organizational management, religious ethics, and the role of faith-based institutions in healthcare-related community service.
The interdisciplinary curriculum emphasizes the relationship between religious values, compassionate service, ethical responsibility, and effective organizational administration. Students develop the ability to critically examine healthcare ministry practices, evaluate spiritual care programs, analyze organizational challenges, and develop research-informed strategies for strengthening religious healthcare ministry initiatives.
The program also examines religious diversity, interfaith spiritual care, cultural sensitivity, faith-based nonprofit governance, community health outreach, volunteer coordination, and the ethical responsibilities of religious organizations supporting individuals and families experiencing health-related challenges.
The advanced stages of the program focus on doctoral research methodology, theological inquiry, scholarly writing, program evaluation, religious healthcare ministry policy analysis, and original academic scholarship.
A central component of the program is the doctoral dissertation, through which students conduct independent research on an approved topic related to religious healthcare ministry, spiritual care administration, pastoral leadership, faith-based organizational development, or community ministry services.
The program prepares graduates to contribute to religious scholarship, academic research, compassionate ministry leadership, and the development of faith-based service organizations through ethical responsibility, scholarly inquiry, and professional integrity.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Doctor of Science in Health Administration (D.Sc. H.A.) program will be uniquely prepared for senior leadership roles across healthcare organizations, public health systems, research, and consulting sectors.
Healthcare Administration & Management
Hospital or Healthcare System Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Health Services Director or Chief Operations Officer (COO)
Director of Healthcare Programs or Clinical Services
Chief Quality and Patient Safety Officer
Education & Research
Dean or Director of Healthcare Leadership Programs
Professor or Lecturer in Health Administration, Policy, or Leadership
Researcher in Health Systems, Policy, or Organizational Management
Nonprofit & Public Health Sector
Executive Director of Health-Focused NGOs or Nonprofits
Community Health Program Director
Public Health Policy Advisor or Consultant
Consulting & Strategy
Healthcare Management Consultant
Health Systems Improvement Specialist
Leadership Coach for Healthcare Executives and Administrators
Policy & Organizational Development
Healthcare Strategy and Innovation Advisor
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer in Healthcare
Senior Advisor for Ethics and Governance in Health Organizations
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Doctor of Philosophy in Religious Healthcare Ministry Administration (Ph.D.) will be able to:
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of religious healthcare ministry, spiritual care administration, theological foundations, ethical leadership, and interdisciplinary scholarly research.
Critically analyze religious, theological, philosophical, and ethical perspectives on healthcare ministry, compassionate service, and human well-being.
Conduct independent doctoral-level research using appropriate qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-method research methodologies.
Evaluate the historical and contemporary roles of religious institutions in providing spiritual support, compassionate assistance, and community-based healthcare ministry services.
Apply advanced theological and ethical principles to leadership decisions, organizational governance, and the administration of faith-based healthcare ministries.
Analyze the relationship between religious beliefs, spirituality, cultural traditions, compassionate care, and community well-being.
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Transfer Credits to Exodus University
Exodus University is dedicated to saving you time and money by providing easy and fair transfer evaluation for eligible course credit.
Students can transfer to Exodus University up to 75% of credits into a Doctor’s degree for courses with a grade of C- or higher are generally transferrable.
Exodus University evaluates eligible undergraduate transfer credits individually based on official transcripts, course equivalency, academic level, and established transfer-credit policies. Acceptance of transfer credits is not guaranteed.
Admission Requirements
Featured Courses
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| General Courses (Choose any 4 – minimum) | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Statistics for Health Research | 3 | UNIV 601 |
| Healthcare Ethics and Governance | 3 | UNIV 602 |
| Global Health and Society | 3 | UNIV 603 |
| Operational Research in Healthcare | 3 | UNIV 604 |
| Leadership Essentials in Health Administration | 3 | UNIV 605 |
| Healthcare Management Principles | 3 | UNIV 606 |
| Introduction to Online Learning | 3 | UNIV 607 |
| Introduction to Philosophy and Ethics | 3 | UNIV 608 |
| Professional Development and Character in Leadership | 3 | UNIV 609 |
| Strategic Healthcare Management | 3 | UNIV 610 |
| Religious Courses (Choose any 4 – minimum) | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Theology | 3 | RELI 711 |
| Christian Apologetics | 3 | RELI 712 |
| The Old Testament | 3 | RELI 713 |
| World Religions | 3 | RELI 714 |
Religion (select one)
| 3 | RELI 715 |
| Hermeneutics | 3 | RELI 716 |
| Research Courses (Choose any 2 – minimum) | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Dissertation Prospectus        | 3 | DISS 790 |
| Dissertation I | 3 | DISS 791 |
| Dissertation II | 3 | DISS 792 |
| Dissertation III | 3 | DISS 793 |
| Dissertation IV | 3 | DISS 794 |
| Dissertation V | 3 | DISS 795 |
| Dissertation Defense | 3 | DISS 799 |
| Graduation | 3 | GRAD 800 |
Courses
Credits Courses
3Â Â Â Â Â Â Introduction to Online Learning
Credits Courses
3Â Â Â Â Â Â An Introduction to the Bible
3Â Â Â Â Â Â Biblical Foundation of Ethics
Credits Courses
3Â Â Â Â Â Â Dissertation Prospectus
3Â Â Â Â Â Â Dissertation I
3Â Â Â Â Â Â Dissertation II
3Â Â Â Â Â Â Dissertation III
3Â Â Â Â Â Â Dissertation IV
3Â Â Â Â Â Â Dissertation V
3Â Â Â Â Â Â Dissertation Defense
Courses
| General Core Courses | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Online Learning | 3 | EXOD 501 |
| Bible Core Courses | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| An Introduction to the Bible | 3 | EXOD 511 |
| Specialization Core Courses | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Biblical Foundation of Ethics  | 3 | EXOD 513 |
| Research Core Courses | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Dissertation Prospectus | 3 | EXOD 901 |
| Dissertation I | 3 | EXOD 902 |
| Dissertation II | 3 | EXOD 903 |
| Dissertation III | 3 | EXOD 904 |
| Dissertation IV | 3 | EXOD 905 |
| Dissertation V | 3 | EXOD 906 |
| Dissertation Defense | 3 | EXOD 907 |
Career opportunities
Doctoral Tuition
Tuition & Fees
Doctoral Programs
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Tuition Costs - Domestic
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