Professional Doctoral Degrees
(DMin & DEdMin)
The DMin and DEdMin programs provide advanced training in the practice of biblically and theologically oriented ministry to those actively involved in vocational ministry. The program concentrates on developing expertise in the biblical rationale, sociological strategy, and practical implementation of ministry.
- Advanced Professional Ministry Degree
- An Exceptional Faculty
- Convenient, One- or Two-week Seminars
- Cost-competitive Program
- A Flexible Approach
Degree Tracks & Emphases
Both the DMin and DEdMin programs offer a customized Individual approach and a group-based Cohort approach to enhance the practice of ministry.
Cohort Approach
The cohort structure is offered for students seeking a specialized plan of study with a small group of ministry colleagues. This group moves through a designated part of the program together, enjoying a community experience with fellow learners and mentor scholars.
- Cohort-Based Tracks
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- Large Church Pastor's Cohort
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This emphasis provides advanced training in the practice of biblically and theologically oriented ministry for pastors serving in large churches. (DMin only)
- Executive/Associate Pastor's Cohort
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This emphasis provides advanced training in the practice of biblically and theologically oriented ministry for executive and associate pastors serving in in the local church. (DMin only)
- Women in Ministry Cohort
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This emphasis provides advanced training in the practice of biblically and theologically oriented ministry for women in ministry. (DMin & DEdMin)
- Church Health, Leadership & Multiplication Cohort
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This emphasis provides advanced training in the practice of biblically and theologically oriented ministry for church pastors and church planters. (DMin only)
- Marriage and Family Ministry Cohort
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This emphasis explores biblical and theological foundations, cutting edge programs, and ministry education strategies. (DMin & DEdMin)
- Advanced Expository Preaching Cohort
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This cohort-based emphasis provides advanced training in the art and discipline of expository preaching as practiced in a church context. (DMin only)
- Spiritual Formation Cohort
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This cohort-based emphasis provides advanced training in Christian spiritual formation for ministry practitioners. (DMin & DEdMin)
- Multicultural Ministry Cohort
- This cohort-based emphasis provides advanced training in the practice of biblically and theologically oriented ministry for multicultural church leaders serving the local church and parachurch organizations. (DMin only)
Personalized Approach
The personalized program allows students to pursue a flexible, individualized plan of study with the guidance of a faculty adviser. This program empowers students to design and customize their course map around their core ministry needs, goals and interests.
- Personalized Tracks
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- Ministry Leadership
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The Ministry Leadership track is designed to equip students for greater ministry effectiveness in their respective area of leadership. (DMin only)
- Hispanic Leadership
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The Hispanic Leadership track is the Seminary's Spanish language D.Min. program for Hispanic leaders in the United States and the Hispanic World. (DMin only)
- Christian Education
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The DMin track in Christian Education is designed to enhance ministry competence for those serving in church and parachurch leadership roles. (DMin only)
- Certification Opportunities
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Certification opportunities are offered in cooperation with selected partnering organizations. (DMin & DEdMin)
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