Doctor of Ministry in Practical Theology

The Doctor of Ministry in Practical Theology (D.Min) is the highest level professional degree that prepares ministry professionals for effective, full-time ministry.

The Doctor of Ministry in Practical Theology program is a customized degree that focuses upon theological studies with an emphasis in church growth and evangelism, worship, fivefold ministry, leadership and business, and pastoral care ministry. This degree is a professional doctorate that will emphasize skills used in a practical ministry setting. The degree assists the leader in improving their leadership, personal disciplines, and congregational growth. This degree requires a ministry project or dissertation and a doctoral board defense.

Courses

The Doctor of Ministry in Practical Theology program contains the equivalent of 60 credit hours. These 60 credit hours are comprised of 20 required courses. Prerequisites for this program include Introduction to Greek I and II and Introduction to Hebrew I and II.

THEOLOGICAL REQUIRED COURSES

FIVEFOLD MINISTRY COURSES

The Office of the Apostle
The Office of the Prophet
The Office of the Pastor
The Office of the Evangelist
The Office of the Teacher
The Fivefold Ministry

CORE CURRICULUM REQUIRED COURSES

Worship and the Local Church
Church Growth I
Church Growth II
Evangelism & Discipleship: Power Evangelism
Kingdom Education
Leadership Theories
Strategic Leadership
Organizational Theory and Design
Organizational Development