Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)

The D.Min. provides 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

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Course Offerings

Department Information

Location: TODD - 3rd Floor
Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Phone: 214-841-3734
Email: Email Us

Degree Tracks & Emphases

General Approach

The general program allows students to pursue a flexible, personalized 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.

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

Large Church Pastor's Cohort: This emphasis provides advanced training in the practice of biblically and theologically oriented ministry for pastors serving in large churches.
Executive/Associate Pastor's Cohort: 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.
Women in Ministry Cohort: This emphasis provides advanced training in the practice of biblically and theologically oriented ministry for women in ministry.
Church Health, Leadership & Multiplication Cohort: This emphasis provides advanced training in the practice of biblically and theologically oriented ministry for church pastors and church planters.
Marriage and Family Ministry Cohort: This emphasis explores biblical and theological foundations, cutting edge programs, and ministry education strategies.
Advanced Expository Preaching Cohort: This cohort-based emphasis provides advanced training in the art and discipline of expository preaching as practiced in a church context.
Spiritual Formation Cohort: This cohort-based emphasis provides advanced training in Christian spiritual formation for ministry practitioners.
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.; Cohort-Based Tracks

General Tracks

Christian Education: The D.Min. track in Christian Education is designed to enhance ministry competence for those serving in church and parachurch leadership roles.
Hispanic Leadership: The Hispanic Leadership track is the Seminary's Spanish language D.Min. program for Hispanic leaders in the United States and the Hispanic World.
Ministry Leadership: The Ministry Leadership track is designed to equip students for greater ministry effectiveness in their respective area of leadership.
Certification Opportunities: Certification opportunities are offered in cooperation with selected partnering organizations.; General Tracks