Doctor of Ministry
About the Program
The Doctor of Ministry program is a two to three-year program with a primary emphasis on the integration of academic resources and practical ministry. It combines ministry and on-campus studies designed to foster growth in skills and personal qualities essential to ministerial excellence. This program is open to all ministers and all Christian denominations.
Download our Academic Catalog 25-26 for more information.
Course Requirements
Doctor of Ministry courses are equivalent to 5 quarter units. A course requires 50 minutes per unit or 4.16 hours per week for 10 weeks of Student-Faculty classroom interaction. Each course requires 30 hours of interaction through lectures, discussions, and classroom activities.
- Doctoral Research: Four 5-unit courses (20 units)
- Elective Courses in the area of dissertation focus: Three 5-unit courses (15 units)
- Dissertation: Two 5-unit course periods (10 units)
Dissertation Procedure
The dissertation is the culmination and the last requirement for the competition of the DMin program. Although students can write on diverse topics, they are strongly advised to develop a project relevant to their ministry. The dissertation must be approved by a faculty mentor and two faculty readers, must be orally defended, and then formatted and bound.
Graduation Requirements
- Completed all course requirements
- Successfully passed the Bible Knowledge test.
- Successfully written and defended the dissertation (finalized format to the satisfaction of the librarian).
The Doctor of Ministry program is normally a 2-year program with a “Full course Study Load” required for F-1 visa students. All requirements for the degree should be completed within a maximum of five (5) years from the time of matriculation.
Students wishing to attend Commencement must have a completed and approved dissertation by the 23rd of March prior to June Commencement.
Delivery Method
- 100% online or (partly) in person. Inquire with the Admissions department for the option of F-1 international student status.
- Available in English and Korean languages
Admission Requirements
- Completed and signed application form
- Official transcripts from all postsecondary schools attended
- Evidence of obtaining an MA or MDiv degree from an accredited institution (ATS-accredited or equivalent) with 3.0 GPA or higher.
- 36 units of Missiology credits at the MA-level
- Three completed reference forms
- Writing Sample (minimum of 5,000 words or 20 pages)
- Doctoral Research Interest Statement