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The Doctor of Ministry degree (D.Min.) is an advanced professional degree
designed to equip qualified ministers already trained and involved in
ministry to render spiritual, ecclesiastical, and vocational Christian
leadership at the highest level of expertise. Enrollment in the program
presupposes at least three years in the practice of ministry and the
continued practice of ministry during the course of study. (Please see
Admissions—Doctor of Ministry degree program.) This degree is
designed for the person who already holds the Master of Divinity degree or
its equivalent.
The objectives of the program are to provide
opportunities for ministers:
- to increase analytical and professional competence
in ministry;
- to increase knowledge and skills in vocational
ministry, preaching, Christian education and other chosen specialization
disciplines;
- to understand the congregations and ministries in
which they serve;
- to experience personal growth and spiritual
renewal through study, interactions with professors and peers, and time
apart from one’s ministry setting.
The Doctor of Ministry degree program consists of
thirty-two credit hours, including core courses, electives in a selected
area of vocational emphasis, and an approved ministry research project and
written project report. A maximum of six hours of elective credit may be
considered for transfer from other approved educational programs. The
current areas of concentration are Pastoral Ministry, Preaching,
Worship, Christian Education, Congregational Leadership, and
Specialized Ministries.
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