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Doctor of Ministry

The purpose of this degree program is to equip one for a higher level of competence in the practice of ministry. The Doctor of Ministry degree program is designed to serve the need of ministers for an experience of continuing education which renews the personal life of faith, further develops professional competence and stimulates continued growth in Biblical and theological foundations for ministry.

The program of studies leading to the Doctor of Ministry degree is designed for qualified men and women who are engaged in pastoral and related ministries. The candidates are challenged to develop their ministerial skills and to refine and articulate a Biblical theology of ministry while in a setting of ministry.

 

Curriculum of this program consists of 6 core courses and 4 other optional courses, each course earning 3 academic credits.

 

The six core courses are as follows:

1. Theology of Ministry
2. Church Growth
3. Worship
4. Preaching
5. Pastoral Care and Counseling

Optional Courses

1. Evangelism
2. Church Renewal
3. Small Group Ministry
4. Leadership
5. Other Theological Courses

Dissertation (6 credits)

Total requirements Units: 54 credits

 

Church Administration (3 credits)

Theology of Pastoral Care (3 credits)

Spiritual Formation (3 credits)

Pastoral Leadership (3 credits)

Contemporary Ethical Problems in Ministry (3 credits)

Expository Preaching (3 credits)

Evangelistic Preaching (3 credits)

The Theology of Worship (3 credits)

Foundations of Church Growth (3 credits)

Seminar in Evangelism (3 credits)

Special Studies in Christian Education (3 credits)

Advanced Pastoral Counseling (3 credits)

Comparative Religious Apologetics (3 credits)

Seminar in Theological Studies (3 credits)

Extensive Readings (3 credits)

Directed Research in Pastoral Ministry (3 credits)

Independent Research in Pastoral Ministries (3 credits)

Tutorial in Pastoral Ministries (3 credits)

Seminar in Pastoral Studies (3 credits)

Dissertation (6 credits)

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