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College of Christian Studies
Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.), 21st Century Ministry
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Program Overview
The Doctor of Ministry in 21st Century Ministry equips you with the vital knowledge to preach, teach, and serve in our current age. Pastors and church leaders need culturally relevant knowledge and strategies to engage people with the gospel. In this 35-credit-hour program, you’ll study leadership, church structure and ministry teams, discipleship, pastoral ministry, and evangelism. You will look at contemporary church examples, discuss generational change, and study modern communication tools. Your program includes hybrid and residential seminars, so you can choose to learn online or in the classroom. These seminars culminate in a significant project-based dissertation.
Your seminars* may include, among others, these topics:
- Contemporary Church Models
- Dealing with Generational Change
- Ministry in a Multiethnic Setting
- Media, Communication, and Ministry
- Evangelism in a Post-Christian World
Program at a Glance
Total Credit Hours
35
Program Type: Doctorate
I-20 Approved: No
I-17 Approved: No
Details
Program Director: Dr. Kris Barnett
Class Format: Online
Program Duration: 3-4 Years
Start Date: Fall: August | Spring: January | Summer: May (Admission process is extensive and may take some time. Must be enrolled 1 month before the start date.)
Admission Requirements
- Previous Degree Required
A Theological degree (Master of Divinity, Master of Ministry, or equivalent) from an accredited seminary or graduate school of ministry is required to enroll in this program.
- Transcript Required
Official graduate transcripts will need to be submitted as part of the application process for this program.
- Additional Admission Requirements
- Master’s degree in Ministry or Divinity (or an equivalent degree) from a regionally accredited institution, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- Three (3) letters of recommendation completed by individuals familiar with your academic, vocational, and personal background. One recommendation should speak of your abilities as a minister.
- A Ministry Resume that includes your places of employment, philosophy of ministry, and academic background. You should provide a link to a sermon (or a DVD if it is not available online) recorded at your local church.
- An essay explaining your motivation for pursuing the degree and its potential impact on your ministry. A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a ministry vocation. As an applicant, you should be serving in a ministry position that offers consistent preaching opportunities.
- Application Deadline
The application deadline is one (1) month before a term start date.
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Career Outcomes
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