24 Ministry PhD Degree Programs

The Lord has promised that those who hear and obey His voice will lead and not follow, will be above and not beneath! Do you want to learn how to hear His voice more clearly? Do you want to see what Father is doing and hear what He is saying in every situation, so you can cooperate with Him in seeing the Kingdom established on earth as it is in Heaven? If so, then a Doctor of Christian Leadership from Christian Leadership University is exactly what you’ve been searching for.

We will help you graduate prepared for practical and effective ministry so you can transform the world with Christ. You will focus on growing specific skills for spiritual formation and ministerial leadership, bringing theory and practice to application in ministry. You will develop a theology of spirituality by integrating knowledge of Scripture, history, and related disciplines in the humanities and behavioral sciences.

Did you know that the word “minister” has two very special meanings, both of which help us understand our calling? First, a “minister” is “one who acts upon the authority of another.” Do you desire to act upon His authority by hearing His specific instructions to you? The other meaning of “minister” is “servant.” Each of has received different gifts and our ministry is to use those gifts to serve one another. Do you want to use all of your gifts the way the Lord wants you to? If so, then a Doctorate in Ministry from Christian Leadership University is exactly what you’ve been searching for.

Do you know that God created you in a very special and unique way because He has a very special and unique place He wants you to fulfill in His Kingdom? Are you ready to break out of the bondage of ministering the way someone else does and discover the excitement of seeing the Lord do something brand new through you – something that is just as unique as you are? If so, then a Doctoral Degree in Prophetic Ministry from Christian Leadership University is exactly what you’ve been searching for.

The PhD in Ministry program at Vanderbilt University's School of Divinity is designed for those who wish to deepen their theological knowledge and practical skills for ministry. The program is geared ...

The Doctor of Ministry is a post-graduate degree designed to provide you advanced competencies and biblical insights into the practice of ministry, as you are actively involved in vocational Christian ministry.

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.

The Doctor of Ministry program is designed for experienced ministry leaders who want to deepen their practical skills and broaden their understanding of leadership within faith communities. The course...

The Doctor of Ministry (DMin) program is designed for experienced ministry professionals who want to deepen their faith and sharpen their leadership skills. It offers a flexible schedule that allows s...

The Doctor of Ministry is designed to prepare qualified candidates already trained and involved in ministry to render spiritual, ecclesiastical, and vocational Christian leadership at the highest level of competence consistent with the mission statement of the Divinity School. The Doctor of Ministry consists of thirty credit hours, including core courses, electives in a selected area of vocational emphasis, and an approved ministry research project and written project report. A maximum of six hours of elective credit may be considered for transfer from other approved educational programs.

The Doctor of Ministry (D.Min) program is an advanced degree for experienced pastoral leaders who have completed a Master of Divinity or equivalent. This program is based upon solid evangelical, biblical and theological foundations and is designed to help ministry practitioners engage in thoughtful and intentional theological reflection through a professional learning community while remaining rooted in their ministry context.

The Doctor of Ministry program's purpose is to provide professional and academic preparation for the highest level of leadership in Christian ministry.

The Doctor of Ministry program is designed for experienced clergy and leaders who want to deepen their practical leadership skills and expand their understanding of ministry. The program focuses on ap...

The purpose of this degree is to provide advanced professional training for those who have been successfully engaged in ministry. The Doctor of Ministry program prepares the student for a life as a Christian servant and leader.

This program is designed to further refine the professional ministers’ skills using the basic biblical and theological foundations acquired during their first professional training program and using their insights acquired during their professional ministry and then helping the minister define a cohesive area of research and study for effective ministry.