Doctor of Ministry
Experienced ministry practitioners
- Total Credits
- 33
- Courses
- 9
- Tuition
- Tuition-Free
- Delivery
- Online + Study Centers
A professional doctorate for experienced ministry practitioners ready to engage advanced theological reflection on their ministry context. The program develops research competencies, leadership in crisis and transition, and culminates in a ministry project that addresses a real need in the student's community.
Admission Requirements
- Master of Divinity or equivalent master’s degree in theology or ministry
- Minimum 3 years of active ordained or licensed ministry
- Two letters of recommendation (at least one from a bishop or judicatory leader)
- Ministry project proposal outlining a specific need and approach
- Interview with program director
Courses
Total: 33 credits — 9 courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits | Subject | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DMIN701
|
Advanced Pastoral Theology | 3 | Pastoral Care | Bishop Jose Moreno, PhD |
DMIN702
|
Preaching & Communication in Context | 3 | Homiletics | TBA |
DMIN703
|
Spiritual Formation & Discipleship Systems | 3 | Spiritual Formation | Bishop Zerai Hagos, PhD |
DMIN704
|
Church Growth & Renewal | 3 | Missiology | Bishop Jay Bunting, PhD |
DMIN705
|
Research Methods for Ministry | 3 | Research Methods | TBA |
DMIN706
|
Leadership in Crisis & Transition | 3 | Leadership | Bishop Michael Allerton, PhD |
DMIN707
|
Ministry Project Proposal Seminar | 3 | Research Methods | TBA |
DMIN708
|
Ministry Project Implementation | 6 | Research Methods | TBA |
DMIN709
|
Ministry Project Writing & Defense | 6 | Research Methods | TBA |
| Total | 33 credits | |||