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Doctor of Ministry

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The Doctor of Ministry will:

  • Educate you about current trends and issues in theological disciplines
  • Encourage you to integrate theological disciplines with your practice of ministry
  • Prepare you to add to the church's knowledge of the practice of ministry
  • Provide you with opportunities to establish lasting collegial ties

The Doctor of Ministry degree is open to all clergy in active ministry who have:

  •  A Master of Divinity degree from an institution accredited by the Association of Theological Schools
  • A Master of Divinity GPA of 3.0 (B) or better
  • Three or more years of practice in ministry
  • A strong record of leadership and previous study

To earn your Doctor of Ministry degree from Wesley Theological Seminary, you will complete 30 credit hours. You must earn grades B-  or better. A project seminar is included in the 30 credit hours in which you will develop a project proposal. After receiving D.Min. committee approval, Wesley will assign a faculty reader who provide counsel and support while you write the project paper. You will earn your D. Min. degree after successfully completing your project paper and all course work. 

 

           

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