Applicants must have a qualifying master's degree.
Substantial Ministry Experience - Normally, full-time vocational ministry experience of at least three years is the minimum requirement. Exceptions can be made considering a combination of age, part-time and/or co-vocational ministry, and combined length and scope of service.
Current, permanent vocational ministry position
The Professional Doctoral Committee will approve exceptions at the time of admission.
DEdMin Prerequisites:
Admission to the DedMin degree requires a ministry-related or professional master's degree from an accredited institution degree or supplemental transcripts should include hours in biblical and theological studies, organizational leadership and administration, instructional theory and practice, and/or educational foundations.
Applicants may be required to complete additional studies for admission or take proficiency seminars as part of the degree program.
Applicants will be evaluated according to specific submitted documents (i.e. GPA, Writing Assessment, Entrance Interview, Ministry Experience, and Spiritual Maturity)
Students will follow the outlined application steps for the Professional Doctoral Program.
An MDiv (Master of Divinity) degree from an ATS accredited college, university, or seminary, OR
A master’s degree in a ministry-related area of an ATS accredited college, university or seminary and demonstrate proficiency by meeting the established criteria outlined in the Doctor of Ministry Handbook’s Admission policies.
