If so, you’re not alone. Even the most seasoned pastors are realizing that they need to be better equipped to speak authoritatively on prominent cultural issues and help people grow in their faith. Southern Evangelical Seminary’s 36 hour Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) in Apologetics enhances your credibility while giving you confidence and competence to address the unique issues of 21st-century pastoral leadership. This program will help you cast a vision for the future of your ministry in a complex and increasingly secular world.
Read below for the details of this flexible program, and download your FREE ebook to see how such training relates to real-world Gospel issues.
You’ll be learning from faculty who have served as pastors and in other ministry roles. You’ll be able to go beyond textbook knowledge and gain wisdom and insight from their life experiences. Our faculty are also dedicated to getting to know students’ goals and helping them to understand the material in a way that applies to current or future callings.
Our courses integrate theology, philosophy, and apologetics in a way that helps you interact with today’s culture. You’ve likely encountered people who have questions about love, suffering, grief, and God’s plan. You will learn how to answer those questions, defend the truth of the Scriptures, and reach people from a wide variety of socioeconomic backgrounds.
SES provides a fully immersive digital campus experience where every aspect of traditional education is achieved in a virtual environment. Many courses are live-streamed, while others are offered asynchronously (recorded) with live-streaming components. Our innovative online education can deliver the training you need in a way that fits your schedule and budget.
Our seminary-level M.Div. in Apologetics can lead to future doctoral study and is ideal for those preparing for:
We aren’t catching up with the distance learning trend — SES has been breaking ground and pioneering an immersive digital campus experience for years. As a student, you’ll enjoy a flexible, compelling, connected, environment for your studies. All of the easy-to-use technology you’ll need to thrive in seminary is housed in one place and accessed through a single, secure log-in.
(With our membership as a supporting sponsor of the Digital Theological Library)
“As a recent [D.Min.] graduate of SES, I want you to know how much my education at SES has blessed me. Having attended [other evangelical seminaries], I believe SES uniquely equips Christians for serving the body of Christ.”
SES Alumnus
Learn to defend the Christian faith and address challenges to it expressed in contemporary culture, including education, media, and the arts.
Any coherent Christian apologetics must understand and uphold the bodily resurrection of Christ. You will give exclusive attention to arguments for and against the resurrection in this advanced level apologetics class.
Study both biblical and classical communication theories and their application to the tasks of contemporary apologetics.
The ministry project is the student’s culminating work toward the degree program. The ministry 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. Students must maintain continuous enrollment each semester until the Ministry Project is completed and defended (see catalog for details).
Completion of a Master of Divinity degree or its equivalent. SES defines M.Div. equivalency as an accredited seminary graduate degree of 60 hours or more relevant to the field of study. Students with a seminary graduate degree of 60 hours or more but not relevant to the field of study will need to take twelve (12) additional hours that includes course work in Systematic Theology, Biblical Studies, Apologetic and Ministry related electives as recommended after an assessment of prior work.
Three years of ministry experience
Provisional Requirement Notice:
If one does not meet the undergraduate GPA requirement, they may be granted a Provisional Admission. This requires
that the student maintain a 2.5 or higher GPA on the first semester of work at SES in order to be granted full admission.
Prospective students are almost always surprised to learn how affordable we keep our degree programs at Southern Evangelical Seminary. You will also not be bogged down with numerous fees.
You need effective training for ministry — not a crippling load of student loan debt. The value of a degree here pays off through your entire career and truly has an eternal value as well.
(Doctoral)
Read more about our current tuition rates, flexible payment plans, and financial aid opportunities.
Christians are called to be salt and light in our world, and leaders should be equipped to confidently engage the ideas shaping today’s culture. Apologetics training is essential for breaking down barriers and effectively leading others. As you pursue God’s calling on your life through ministry, a seminary education will maximize your impact.
If your personal study hasn’t yielded the growth you’re looking for, formal training can equip you to answer hard questions and present the truth in love. Being grounded in apologetics prepares you to be fruitful in all aspects of your personal ministry. Our apologetics program offers structured training you need to share the faith and defend truth in everyday life.
We’re convinced that you won’t find a higher quality option for seminary or the apologetics training we offer with a more affordable price or flexible payment options. Take the next step in answering the call to ministry or furthering your education today and begin the application process. You can get started in minutes and we are here to help you if you have questions.
For a more traditional seminary degree with an apologetics focus, this M.Div. may the right path for your future ministry
Stand out in the evangelical world with this deep dive into classical philosophy and its important role in the apologetics task
This extremely practical and hands-on degree will prepare to for apologetics ministry in a variety of ministry contexts
