Doctor of Ministry (DMin)
- Azusa, USA
- San Diego, USA
PhD
DURATION
8 years
LANGUAGES
English, Spanish, Korean
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2027
TUITION FEES
USD 569 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* 569 USD ; per unit | 20,484 USD ; base cost
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Key Summary
About: The Doctor of Ministry (DMin) at Azusa Pacific University Seminary prepares experienced ministry leaders for advanced, practice-focused work in pastoral leadership and spiritual formation. You’ll study theology and ministry, engage hands-on practicum work, and analyze how pastoral leadership shapes congregational spiritual life, the link between personal holiness and social justice, and multicultural ministry dynamics. The programme emphasizes applied research and scholarly contributions to ministerial practice.
Career Outcomes: Graduates move into roles such as Clergy; Directors, Religious Activities and Education; Post-Secondary Philosophy and Religion Teachers; chaplains; theological educators; ministry consultants; and nonprofit faith-based leadership, in congregational ministry, chaplaincy, religious education and advocacy work.
Program at a Glance
Azusa Pacific Seminary provides advanced preparation for practical ministry, graduating leaders committed to transforming the world for Christ.
Program information
- Program units: 36
- Location: Azusa (Main Campus)
Get hands-on experience
- Analyze, critique, and apply how the pastor's leadership contributes to spiritual formation in the congregation.
- Analyze and apply the relationship between personal holiness and the promotion of social justice.
- Understanding the dynamics of spiritual life in the context of multicultural ministry.
Program details
The Doctor of Ministry program focuses on spiritual formation and ministerial leadership. Through studies in theology and ministry, you will grow personally and spiritually, develop cutting-edge skills and competence in the practice of ministry, and make scholarly contributions to the field of ministerial practice.
Requirements
Core Courses
- Research and Design
- Christian Spirituality
- Church Renewal
- Spiritual Leadership
- Scripture: Its Spirituality and Proclamation
Electives
- Civic Spirituality
- Christian Spirituality and Modern Technology
- Spiritual Practices in the Church
- History and Theology of Worship
- Urban Immersion
- Contemplative Spirituality
- Seminar in Ministry
- Readings in Doctoral Ministry
Optional Emphasis
- Christian Spiritual Formation I
- Christian Spiritual Formation II
- Christian Spiritual Formation III
- Christian Spiritual Formation IV
Project
- Ministry Project
- Ministry Project Continuation
Total Units 36
Program Learning Outcomes
- Develop a theology of spirituality by integrating insights from Scripture, theology, and related disciplines in the humanities and behavioral sciences.
- Evaluate the dynamics of spiritual life in the context of multicultural life and ministry.
- Synthesize and apply the theories of spiritual formation to personal spiritual growth and the task of ministry through experience-oriented learning strategies, ascertaining how individuals form habits that facilitate spiritual growth.
- Analyze and critique how the pastor’s leadership contributes to spiritual formation in the congregation.
- Analyze and apply the relationship between personal piety and the promotion of social justice.
- Post-Secondary Philosophy and Religion Teachers - Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both professors who are primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
- Clergy - Conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination. Provide spiritual and moral guidance and assistance to members.
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education - Coordinate or design programs and conduct outreach activities to promote religious education or activities of a denominational group. May provide counseling, guidance, and leadership regarding marital, health, financial, and religious issues.