Doctor of Ministry (DMin)

Program Goals

Students in the DMin program will:

• Conduct biblically and theologically integrated professional applied research within their chosen field of study
• Construct and assess biblical ministries in a variety of contemporary contexts
• Enhance identified ministerial skill such as preaching, teaching, leadership, administration, pastoral care and counseling, spiritual formation, educational programming, and communication
• Manifest personal, spiritual, and professional growth that reinvigorates and deepens vocational calling toward greater ministry effectiveness

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Admission Requirements

In addition to the common admissions requirements for all degree programs, the following prerequisites normally apply to DMin applicants. All applicants must:

• have at least three years of substantial vocational or bivocational Christian ministry experience since receiving their first graduate theological degree;
• give evidence of growth and competence in ministerial skills and leadership;
• be involved in an ongoing ministry (including lay ministry);
• have an academic record that demonstrates superior ability and shows promise of success in doctoral studies; and
• hold an accredited Master of Divinity (MDiv), Master of Theology (ThM) degree, or a Master of Arts (MA) degree plus leveling courses as necessary to provide MDiv equivalence. Prerequisite degrees and/or equivalence must include three terms of Greek and two terms of Hebrew.

Students deficient in biblical language work, in consultation with their program advisor, will be required to complete one or more of the following courses as a part of their program: ID7201 Computer Tools for Biblical Exegesis or ID7202 Computer Tools for Biblical Greek, or may complete additional leveling work in Greek and/or Hebrew at the master’s level.

Credits needed to meet MDiv equivalence requirements must cover the breadth and scope of DTS’s curriculum and commitment to Scripture as prescribed by the Doctor of Ministry office. Courses required for MDiv equivalence may be earned at DTS, its extension sites, through external studies programs, or other accredited institutions. For more information on MDiv equivalence, please contact the Doctor of Ministry office.

Applicants must submit the required written admission materials and have an interview with members of the faculty. Admission applications are due by the following deadlines for each semester: March 1 (summer), July 1 (fall), and October 1 (spring). In most cases, applications completed by these dates will ensure a decision regarding admission. Applications will continue to be accepted throughout the academic year, but priority is given to those applications received by the deadlines. Further details on admission requirements and
procedures are available from the Admissions office.

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