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Program Title

Doctor of Ministry

Program Type

Major

Degree Designation

DM

Department(s)

Doctor of Ministry

Program Description

The Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) is an advanced research degree in the practice of ministry. Students deepen leadership capacities as they reflect theologically, explore changing contexts of ministry, and pursue research in dialogue with faculty mentors and a cohort of ministry professionals. The program consists of coursework and a substantial professional project of theologically-reflective ministry-based research.

Requisites

Degree Requirements (30 credits)

Students in the Doctor of Ministry program complete 30 credit hours from Doctor of Ministry offerings in the Theological School.

Requirements are completed depending on the concentration selected by the student. Concentration specific requirements are listed below.

Concentrations

The Theological School supports study and research in the following concentrations:

Bible, Theology, and Leadership in the Korean Context (KOCO)

A reflective and innovative concentration that focuses on inward and outward examinations of effective practices of ministry in Korean contexts. In the core curriculum, students will learn a pedagogical methodology that places scriptural literacy at the center of Christian formation and congregational practice in order to bring spiritual renewal to the Korean church in both the Korean-American and Korean contexts.

1. Required Courses (12 Credits)

  • course - Biblical Semiotics and Future Studies (KOREAN)

  • course - Identity Formation (KOREAN)

  • course - We Are the Church (KOREAN)

  • course - Theological Methods for Ministry (KOREAN)

2. Cohort Courses (6 Credits)

  • course - Topics in Biblical Studies

  • course - Topics in Theological Studies

  • course - Topics in Pastoral Theology

  • course - Topics on Spirituality

  • course - Themes in Ministry Intensive Options

3. Doctoral Project (12 Credits)

  • course - Project Colloquium

  • course - DMin Professional Project

  • course - Project and Thesis Research and Writing

  • course - Project Thesis Completion and Exit Interview

Courageous Leadership in a Changing Culture (COLE)

A radically different degree designed for the engaged and curious leader committed to speaking and leading in congregations and in the public square in relevant and courageous ways. 

1. Required Courses (3 Credits)

  • course - Context and Change: Introduction to the Doctor of Ministry *

2. Cohort Courses (15 Credits)

  • Five courses from existing Doctor of Ministry offerings (DMIN) in consultation with advisor.

3. Doctoral Project (12 Credits)

  • course - Research Module 1: Theological and Biblical Research and Reflection *

  • course - Research Module 2: Contextual Leadership Project *

4. Specializations

Within the Courageous Leadership in a Changing Culture DMIN, students may select a specialization in one of the following areas:

  • Faith, Health, and Social Equity (6 credits)

  • Pilgrimage and Spirituality (6 credits)

  • Women's Religious Leadership (6 credits)

  • Social Impact (6 credits)

  • Church After Pandemic (6 credits)

Faith, Health, and Social Equity (FHSE)

How can faith and spirituality be a catalyst for health equity? This timely DMin cohort dares to ask who and what is driving health disparity, and what is needed to bring justice and wholeness in vulnerable communities and across societies. 

1. Required Courses (6 credits)

  • course - Context and Change: Introduction to the Doctor of Ministry *

  • course - Faith, Health, and Social Equity 

2. Cohort Courses (12 credits)

  • Four courses from existing Doctor of Ministry (DMIN) offerings in consultation with advisor.

3. Doctoral Project (12 credits)

  • course - Research Module 1: Theological and Biblical Research and Reflection *

  • course - Research Module 2: Contextual Leadership Project *

Pastoral identity and partnerships (PIPR)

1. Required Courses (18 Credits)

  • course - Mentor-Based Module I: PIP Module (6 credits)

  • course - Collaborative Learning Seminar: PIP Module (6 credits)

  • course - Collaborative Learning Seminar: PIP Module (6 credits)

2. Doctoral Project (12 Credits)

  • course - Research Module 1: PIP Section (6 credits)

  • course - Research Module 2: PIP Section (6 credits)

  • course - DMIN Symposium - Optional - PIP Section (0 credits)

social impact (soim)

1. Required Courses (18 Credits)

  • course - Mentor-Based Module I: Social Capital (6 credits)

  • course - Collaborative Learning Seminar (3 credits)

  • course - Collaborative Learning Seminar (3 credits)

  • course - Mentored Module II: Defining Social Impact (6 credits)

2. Doctoral Project (12 Credits)

  • course - Research Module 1: SI Section (6 credits)

  • course - Research Module 2: SI Section (6 credits)

  • course - DMIN Symposium: SI Section (0 credits)

Women’s Religious Leadership (WREL)

Women’s leadership is essential to thriving religious communities and social movements. This unique concentration deepens women’s considerable gifts for leadership, engaging women-centered theories, wisdom, and practices, as well as Drew’s long tradition of feminist, womanist, and lgbtq theology and theory.

1. Required Courses (6 Credits)

  • course - Context and Change: Introduction to the Doctor of Ministry *

  • course - Women, Religion, and Society

2. Cohort Courses (12 Credits)

  • Four courses from existing Doctor of Ministry offerings (DMIN) in consultation with advisor.

3. Doctoral Project (12 Credits)

  • course - Research Module 1: Theological and Biblical Research and Reflection *

  • course - Research Module 2: Contextual Leadership Project *

Registration Note:

* course, course, and course requires registration in course - DMIN Continuous Registration in the following term to complete the coursework.

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