The Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Entrepreneurship is a terminal-level degree designed to prepare scholar-practitioners who are called to lead, innovate, and influence through faith-driven enterprise. This program integrates biblical theology, entrepreneurial leadership, and organizational strategy to equip graduates for advanced ministry, teaching, consulting, and marketplace impact. The degree emphasizes growth and development in spiritual maturity, intellectual leadership, and ethical innovation rooted in Christian values.
This doctoral program is designed for experienced leaders, pastors, ministry founders, nonprofit executives, educators, and faith-based entrepreneurs who desire to advance their calling through research, strategic thinking, and kingdom-minded innovation. Students are equipped to examine economic activity, organizational systems, and entrepreneurial ventures through a Christ-centered worldview. The program emphasizes servant leadership, stewardship, and mission alignment across faith and enterprise contexts.
Students engage deeply with theological reflection, leadership theory, and entrepreneurial practice. The program supports advanced inquiry into how Christian faith informs innovation, social impact, and sustainable enterprise. Growth and development are fostered through rigorous reflection, applied research, and real-world problem solving. Students are encouraged to integrate scholarship with practical outcomes that serve communities and glorify God.
The Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Entrepreneurship prepares graduates to contribute original insight to faith-based entrepreneurship, organizational leadership, and missional enterprise. Emphasis is placed on ethical decision-making, cultural engagement, and long-term sustainability. Graduates are prepared to teach at the collegiate level, consult with ministries and organizations, lead large-scale initiatives, and influence policy and practice within Christian entrepreneurship ecosystems.
What You’ll Learn
- Biblical theology of work, calling, and stewardship
- Advanced theories of entrepreneurship and innovation from a Christian worldview
- Leadership development and organizational strategy for faith-based enterprises
- Research methods for doctoral-level inquiry in Christian entrepreneurship
- Ethical decision-making and governance grounded in biblical principles
- Social entrepreneurship and community transformation models
- Financial stewardship and sustainable business practices
- Cultural engagement and marketplace ministry leadership
- Scholarly writing and contribution to Christian entrepreneurship literature
- Integration of faith, innovation, and long-term kingdom impact