Doctor of Ministry
Program Description
This program offers experienced ministers opportunities to hone skills in theological reflection, research design, and methods within a specified area of ministry to improve their service and leadership among God’s people. Refine the theological basis for ministry in their area of specialization. Describe and evaluate various approaches to conflict resolution within Christian organizations. Use appropriate research methodology to evaluate and improve their practice of ministry. Complete a Capstone Ministry Project reflecting their theological basis for ministry and their understanding of sound research principles.
Unit Credits
| A. Core Courses (Major) | 16 Credits |
|---|---|
| B. Any 800 or 900 Courses from Doctorate Course List | 8 Credits |
| C. Dissertation | 8 Credits |
| Total Credits | 32 Credits |
Required Courses
| A. Core Courses (Major) | D. Min. – 4 Subjects Required | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMS 801 | Biblical Interpretation & Project Development I | |||
| DMS 811 | Missional Church | |||
| DMS 831 | Contextualization for the Transfer Leadership | |||
| DMS 842 | Theology of Spirituality | |||
| B. | Any 800 or 900 Courses from Doctorate Course List | |||
| DMS802 | Social Research Methodology & Project Development II | |||
| DMS812 | Church Planting Growth for Multicultural Ministry | |||
| DMS821 | Communication Skills for Multi-Ministry in Psychology | |||
| DMS822 | Intercultural Communication in the 21st Century | |||
| DMS832 | Conflict Management for Cross-cultural Ministry | |||
| DMS 833 | Understanding 21st Century Ministry Leadership | |||
| DMS 834 | Spiritual Leadership and Spirituality in the Old Testament | |||
| DMS 841 | Apostolic Spirituality | |||
| DMS 843 | Church Leaders: St. Augustine, Calvin and Wesley | |||
| DMS 851 | History of Strategic Mission Policy | |||
| DMS 861 | Cultural Anthropology for 21st Century Ministry | |||
| DMS 871 | Biblical Team Ministry in the Local Church | |||
| DMS 875 | History of 20th Century Pentecostalism | |||
| DMS 881 | Contemporary Theology in Global Perspective | |||
| DMS 882 | Systematic Theology in the 21st Century | |||
| DMS 884 | The Theology of Karl Barth | |||
| DMS 885 | Christianity and Culture | |||
| DMS 886 | Doing God’s Business – Theology of Work at Work | |||
| DMS 887 | Ethics and Professional Issues | |||
| DMS 888 | Christian Ethics on the Postmodern Era | |||
| DMS 891 | Theological Issues in Counseling | |||
| DMS 892 | Biblical Pastoral Counseling | |||
| DMS 893 | Group Counseling | |||
| DMS 895 | Marriage Enrichment Ministry | |||
| DMS 896 | Family Life Cycle and Adult Development | |||
| DMS 897 | Advanced Marriage and Family Therapy | |||
| DMS 898 | Pastoral Caring Healing in a Multi-faith Environment | |||
| DMS 900 | Pauline Pastoral Epistles | |||
| DMS 901 | Exposition of Pauline Ephesians | |||
| DMS 902 | Septuagint Exegesis in Exodus | |||
| DMS 902 | Biblical Theology of Suffering | |||
| DMS 903 | Exposition of Leviticus | |||
| DMS 904 | Exposition of Romans | |||
| DMS 905 | St. John’s Gospel | |||
| DMS 906 | New Testament Exegesis Greek | |||
| DMS 907 | Advanced Hebrew Exegesis | |||
C. Dissertation
Upon completion of all coursework and other requirements of the program, a student may enroll in dissertation writing.
Proposal Defense
Only if and when the adviser has approved the defense of the dissertation should the student enroll for proposal defense. If revisions in the dissertation are required by the proposal defense panel, the revised version should be submitted to the members of the proposal defense panel within the allotted period. Failure to do so is considered failed the proposal defense and needs to repeat the entire dissertation cycle.
Final Defense
Students who have successfully completed the Proposal Defense are qualified to apply for the Final Defense. If revisions in the dissertation are required by the proposal defense panel, the revised version should be submitted to the members of the proposal defense panel within the allotted period. Failure to do so is considered failed the proposal defense and needs to repeat the entire dissertation cycle.