Ministry, Doctor of Ministry, (D.Min)

More information about this degree program can be found in the College of Bible and Ministry  section of the catalog.

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Degree Completion Requirements for the D.Min. (36 hours)

The program consists of 36 credit hours. During the first two years, 30 hours are theory and practice courses and three hours are research specific. The third year covers the final three hours of the program and involves a practical, collaborative capstone project which addresses real research questions in authentic settings.

All students in the Doctor of Ministry program are required to satisfactorily:

1. Complete four residency modules, one each fall and spring in the first two years (one of which includes the travel course, Justice, Mission, and the Kingdom of God) as well as summer online course work (30 hours)
2. Complete any required leveling course work (maximum of 18 hours) before the beginning of the 3rd residency module
3. Complete the Project/Thesis (3 hours), completed in consultation with the student’s advisor
4. Complete the Project Oral Defense

D.Min Course of Study: