Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Doctor of Ministry

Wake Forest, USA

DEGREE TYPE

PhD

DURATION

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2026

STUDY FORMAT

Distance Learning

Key Summary

About: The Doctor of Ministry (DMin) program provides advanced education for individuals in ministry. It's designed to enhance your skills in leadership, preaching, and church management. You'll engage in reflective practice and research, focusing on areas like pastoral care, spiritual formation, and community development. The program combines academic study with practical application to help you address contemporary ministry challenges.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue various roles, including pastoral leadership, teaching, counseling, or executive positions within religious organizations. Potential career paths also include chaplaincy, church administration, and community outreach leadership.

The Doctor of Ministry is a 31-hour advanced degree program designed for those in active vocational ministry (and have a ministry-related master’s degree from an accredited institution) seeking further training to serve at a new level of excellence in ministry. The program will be no fewer than three and no greater than six academic years.

Entering students must understand the high level of commitment that is required to actively participate in this degree program year round for this period of time. Throughout the degree plan of study, students will acquire new ideas, tools, strategies and techniques that will increase effectiveness and expand opportunities within current and future roles.