The D.Min. is the highest professional degree for leaders in local church or parachurch ministries. Applicants for this program must demonstrate at least three years of full-time experience in Christian ministry after completing the prerequisite M.Div. or Th.M. degree. The program normally requires at least four years of study. Two prescribed courses must be taken by all D.Min. They may be taken in any order.
All courses are six months in length, but include only one week of residence on campus.
During the pre-resident months, students read and interact with course material. Dallas Seminary alumni are allowed to audit the resident portion of a course as space permits. Registration for summer D.Min. Electives in the various areas of concentration are listed in the Course Description section. All work leading to the Doctor of Ministry degree must be completed in no less than three and no more than six years from the time of matriculation.