It is designed to sharpen practical ministry skills and enhance the academic knowledge gained from master s level education. Course work is timely and relevant to the needs of those serving in ministry in today s world. Requirements for admission include a Master of Divinity degree or its equivalent and three years of ministry experience. Equivalency is defined as a master s degree in a religious studies program, and at least 82 semester hours of religious graduate study, including one year of a biblical language. If you are close to meeting these requirements, you can begin the Doctor of Ministry program while fulfilling the entrance requirements.
Auditors are also welcome to take individual courses.
Requirements for successful completion of the Doctor of Ministry program include 30 hours of course work, which includes participation in eight 3-hour courses and successful completion of a major project, for which 6 credit hours will be awarded. Courses are offered in intensive on-week sessions, with two courses in the winter and two courses in the summer. You can proceed with your course work on a schedule that meets your work requirements. Other classes may be substituted when approved by the Director of the Doctor of Ministry. The transition from the seminary classroom to a church or ministry is a challenging one for seminary graduates.