Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)

The Doctor of Ministry is a three year professional degree that purposes to equip those actively involved in ministry with a higher level of competency. This degree, which usually is a terminal program, prepares pastors and teachers for apologetic and evangelistic Christian ministry and outreach.

DMin Degree Completion Worksheet

Admission Requirements

For general admission standards, see the section on General Information. In addition, the following specific requirements are necessary for admissions to the D.Min. program:

Program Requirements

1. Completion of a Master of Divinity degree or its equivalent.
2. GPA of 3.0 or above
3. Three years of ministry experience.

Doctor of Ministry Requirements	36 hours
AP800-900 level Electives (18)    AP801 Introduction to Apologetics *    AP802 Contemporary Cults *    AP804 World Religions * AP, CE, ME, or PT 900 level Seminars (12)** MP901-902 Major Project (6) *Required course if not previously completed **Required courses in residency

Transfer of Credits
An applicant into the D.Min. program may be eligible to transfer up to six (6) hours of course work, subject to evaluation and approval by the Director of the D.Min. Program and approval of the Academic committee. Normally only courses taken after receiving an M.Div. or equivalent can be credited toward the D. Min. degree. Students may also be required to complete remedial work to meet the minimum requirements for acceptance into the D. Min.

Major Project
The major project is the student’s culminating work toward the degree program. The major project will involve the practical application of Apologetics into the particular ministry of each student. Details on the subject, length, procedure, and deadlines are available in the Doctor of Ministry Handbook.

Admission to Candidacy
Students may be admitted to candidacy for the D.Min. degree by action of the faculty upon the completion of the following requirements:
1) Completion of all residence requirements and course work leading to the degree.
2) Evidence of proven Christian character and effectiveness in Christian ministry.

Graduation Requirements
Candidates for the D.Min. degree must have completed 30 semester hours of course work plus the major project (6 hours). The completion of the minimal requirements does not automatically qualify a student for the degree. The candidate must evidence to the satisfaction of the faculty proven Christian character and ability in Christian ministry. In addition, all financial obligations to the seminary must be current.

Non-D. Min. Degree Admission
Doctor of Ministry courses are open to persons that have completed the M.Div. degree or its equivalent. Priority is given to D.Min. degree students and it is possible that Non-D. Min. degree students would be dropped or denied admittance to a course. Under Non-D. Min. Degree status students may take 4 classes (12 hours). Admission as a Non-D. Min. Degree Credit student does not guarantee future admission to the D.Min. program.

Provisional D.Min Degree Admission
Students with an approved theological degree, which lacks the required equivalency hours, may under provisional acceptance complete all coursework leading to the degree except for the major project. Admission as a Provisional D. Min. Degree Credit student does not guarantee future admission to the D.Min. program.