Doctor of Ministry Program
The Doctor of Ministry program offers an advanced-level curriculum combining the experiences of ministry with the academic resources of the seminary.
Wesley's Doctor of Ministry Program enables pastors to develop an integrated theology of ministry that embraces the total life and mission of the church. The program goals include:
- Acquainting students with current theological trends and issues
- Deepening the integration of discipline and ministry, and
- Providing students with opportunities for establishing lasting collegial ties with other students.
Download the 2022 Doctor of Ministry Program brochure
Explore the different focus areas/ministry tracks options :
Curating Community through the Arts
Develop the conceptual and practical skills to utilize the arts in ministry in fresh ways, which can ripple outwards to communities in need of creative leadership.
Learn more New Track beginning January 2024
Cambridge: For the Sake of the World: Church Transformation in Wesleyan Perspective
This international cohort reflects today’s global church. Learn more.
This track is now full. Watch for details on a New Cambridge Track beginning March 2023!
Church Leadership Excellence
Practices for leading the church toward the vision of God’s reign. Learn more.
New track beginning May 2022
Spirituality and Story
Fine-tune the skills by which pastors participate in the demanding but rewarding work of weaving human stories into the fabric of God’s story. Learn more.
New track beginning January 2023
Soul Care
The theoretical and practical tools necessary for more effective and reflective ministry in care and counseling. Learn more.
New Track beginning January 2024
Life Together
Lead congregations toward purposeful community, intentional mission, and prophetic practices. Learn more.
Digital Ministry
As churches and their leaders adjust to the "new normal" of online worship created by the pandemic, refine ministerial skills and engage with theological reflections from innovative leaders seeking to “lean in” to this transformation and embrace digital ministries.
New track beginning May 2022
Fe y la esfera pública en el contexto Hispano/Latino - Faith and the Public Square in the U.S. Hispanic/Latino Context
This new Doctor of Ministry considers the prophetic role of the pastor and church in the Hispanic/Latinx context in the U.S. as it trains pastors to successfully lead congregations and advocate for the Latinx community in the public square.
New track beginning May 2022
Faith and Health in Community
Scriptural and theological bases for health, healing and wholeness. Learn more.
Military Chaplains
Grown in faith while enhancing your leadership skills and understanding. Learn more.
New track beginning March 2022
Global Church Leadership
Equip pastors, professors, and missionaries in the US, Korea, and the world. Learn more.
New track beginning June 2022
Howard Thurman
Equipping pastors to be prophetic leaders in the church and society. Courses divided between Washington, D.C., and online. Learn more.
This Doctor of Ministry track will prepare participants to lead their congregations or ministry settings in a way that is grounded in the Wesleyan/Methodist tradition and, from that foundation, creatively engages with a globalized and interconnected world. Learn more.
