Doctor of Ministry
The Doctor of Ministry degree is a 30-credit professional development program for men engaged in full-time pastoral or missionary ministry who have completed a Master of Divinity degree at a recognized seminary. Included in these 30 credits are 3 credits for the writing of a minimum 100-page dissertation on some aspect of ministry philosophy or practice. Courses are available in residence through a two-week modular format in January and July each year, and up to 11 hours of credit may be taken via satellite/video instruction from the Office of Extended Education with the prior approval of the Dean of the Seminary.
Curriculum Highlights
- Interpretation and Application in Expository Preaching
- Pre-Marital, Marital, and Family Counseling
- Expository Preaching from Matthew
- The Pastor as a Crisis Counselor
- Ministry Management Principles and Practices
- Expository Preaching from Biblical Historical Narratives
- The Theology and Practice of Prayer
- Pastoral Ethics
For further details see complete major information:
Doctor of Ministry Personal Opportunity Profile
You may also contact Admissions (1.800.BJ.AND.ME) to receive a printed copy of this information.
Key Courses
Ministry Management Principles This course provides you with practical, time-tested principles of effective management as they apply to the local church and the Christian school. Topics to be covered include guidelines in leadership, effective communication, planning, organizing, implementing, and controlling.
Expository Preaching from Biblical Historical Narrative This course addresses vital hermeneutical principles for the interpretation and proclamation of the narrative sections of both the Old and New Testaments.
Expository Preaching from Matthew In this course you learn practical guidelines and hermeneutical principles involved in effective expository preaching from the Gospel of Matthew.
The Pastor as Crisis Counselor This class presents biblical strategies for handling crisis issues such as suicide, abuse, sexual perversion, addictive behaviors, marriage problems, divorce, terminal disease, and bereavement.