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Doctorate Degree Program

DOCTORATE OF MINISTRY

 
The Doctorate of Ministry is a 45 semester hour program.  Students may complete the program at their own pace, with most students completing the program within 12 to 18 months.  This program designed to enhance the skills and opportunities of experienced ministers and leaders in theological reflection, research design, and methods within a specified area of ministry.

 

DOCTORATE OF MINISTRY CORE CURRICULUM (15 CREDITS)

The graduate core courses may be not be required if previously completed.

  • Old Testament Survey
  • New Testament Survey
  • Introduction to Systematic Theology
  • Bible Study Methods
  • Hermeneutics I
    MAJOR IN BIBLICAL COUNSELING
  • Core Curriculum (18 credits)
     
    • Advanced Principles of Biblical Counseling
    • Counseling Families in the Church
    • Biblical Counseling Practicum
    • Electives: Any three courses in Biblical Counseling (9 credits)
    MAJOR IN CHRISTIAN MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP
  • Core Curriculum (18 credits)
     
    • Advanced Management and Leadership Theory
    • Administration Principles: Research and Methodologies
    • Applied Theories in Human and Organizational Development
    • Assessing and Applying Appropriate Teaching Strategies
    • Reflective Review of Management Case Studies
    MAJOR IN PULPIT COMMUNICATION AND EXPOSITORY PREACHING
  • Core Curriculum (18 credits)
     
    • Theories and Modalities Impacting Todays Preacher
    • Critical Aspects of Old Testament Expository Preaching
    • Critical Approaches to New Testament Expository Preaching
    • In-Depth Exegesis for Expository Preaching
    • Elective: Any Course in Any Area (3 credits)