The Doctor of Ministry (DMin) is the highest professional degree for those engaged in local church and parachurch ministries. The DMin is structured to improve the leadership qualities of a ministry leader while sharpening their discernment and focus within their area of ministry. Participants complete the STS Doctor of Ministry program in ministry rather than in residency and remain in their vocation–incorporating their studies immediately through our focused schedule. See a full description of this degree along with FAQs here.
32
Credit Hours
4
Unique Concentrations
12
Concentration Credits
3
Avg. Years to Complete
CORE CURRICULUM
Required in all Doctor of Ministry concentrations
| DM 800 | Research Methods | 2 |
| DM 801 | Spiritual Transformation & Servant Leadership | 4 |
| DM 803 | The Ministry Leader as Theologian | 4 |
| DM 881 or DM 882 | Contextualized Learning Experience or The Geographical & Historical Setting of the Bible* | 4 |
| DM 885 | Dissertation/Research Project I | 3 |
| DM 886 | Dissertation/Research Project II | 3 |
| Total DMin Core Credits | 20 |
Concentrations
Pastoral Ministry and Leadership
| Total Core Credits | 20 | |
| Choose any 3-4 of the following:* | ||
| DM 811 | Church Planting & Extension | 4 |
| DM 813 | Advanced Ecclesiology & the Practice of Ministry | 4 |
| DM 815 | Biblical & Contemporary Models of Christian Leadership | 4 |
| DM 817 | Advanced Organizational Leadership & Management | 4 |
| DM 819 | Advanced Expository Preaching | 4 |
| DM 821 | Contemporary Issues in Preaching from OT/NT Texts | 4 |
| DM 825 | Church Boards | 4 |
| DM 827 | Developing Leaders in Your Ministry | 4 |
| DM 829 | Church Health, Vision, & Strategic Planning | 4 |
| DM 840 | Advanced Hermeneutics & Biblical Interpretation** | 4 |
| DM 843 | Teaching on the Life & Ministry of Jesus Christ | 4 |
| DM 845 | Applied Theology | 4 |
| DM 847 | Issues in Dispensational/Covenantal Theology*** | 4 |
| DM 849 | Advanced Pedagogy | 4 |
| DM 861 | The History, Theology, & Philosophy of Biblical Counseling | 4 |
| DM 863 | Congregational Soul Care | 4 |
| DM 867 | Contemporary Ministry Care & Counseling Issues | 4 |
| DM 877 | Biblical Manhood & Womanhood**** | 4 |
| Total DMin Credits | 32 | |
** This class can be taken in conjunction with BE 705 in the ThM Program in the semester format.
*** This class can be taken in conjunction with TH 703 in the ThM Program in the semester format.
**** This class can be taken in conjunction with Th 715 in the ThM Program in the semester format.
Executive Management and Ministry Leadership
| Total Core Credits | 20 | |
| Choose any 3-4 of the following:* | ||
| DM 811 | Church Planting and Extension | 4 |
| DM 813 | Advanced Ecclesiology & the Practice of Ministry | 4 |
| DM 815 | Biblical & Contemporary Models of Christian Leadership | 4 |
| DM 817 | Advanced Organizational Leadership & Management | 4 |
| DM 823 | Leading from the 2nd Chair | 4 |
| DM 825 | Church Boards | 4 |
| DM 827 | Developing Leaders in Your Ministry | 4 |
| DM 829 | Church Health, Vision, & Strategic Planning | 4 |
| DM 833 | Legal and Practical Administration | 4 |
| Total DMin Credits | 32 | |
Biblical Counseling and Care
| Total Core Credits | 20 | |
| DM 861 | The History, Theology, & Philosophy of Biblical Counseling | 4 |
| Choose any 2-3 of the following:* | ||
| DM 813 | Advanced Ecclesiology & the Practice of Ministry | 4 |
| DM 863 | Congregational Soul Care | 4 |
| DM 867 | Contemporary Ministry Care & Counseling Issues | 4 |
| DM 869 | Biblical Concepts of Analysis & Diagnosis | 4 |
| DM 871 | Counseling & Legal Issues | 4 |
| DM 875 | Marital & Family Counseling | 4 |
| DM 877 | Biblical Manhood & Womanhood** | 4 |
| Total DMin Credits | 32 | |
** This class can be taken in conjunction with Th 715 in the ThM Program in the semester format.
Advanced Biblical and Theological Studies
| Total Core Credits | 20 | |
| Choose any 3-4 of the following:* | ||
| DM 805 | Selected Topics of Theological Issues for Today's Ministry | 4 |
| DM 813 | Advanced Ecclesiology & the Practice of Ministry | 4 |
| DM 821 | Contemporary Issues in Preaching from OT/NT Texts | 4 |
| DM 840 | Advanced Hermeneutics & Biblical Interpretation** | 4 |
| DM 843 | Teaching on the Life & Ministry of Jesus Christ | 4 |
| DM 845 | Applied Theology | 4 |
| DM 847 | Issues in Dispensational/Covenantal Theology*** | 4 |
| DM 849 | Advanced Pedagogy | 4 |
| DM 850 | Advanced Eschatology**** | 4 |
| DM 877 | Biblical Manhood & Womanhood***** | 4 |
| Total DMin Credits | 32 | |
** This class can be taken in conjunction with BE 705 in the ThM Program in the semester format.
*** This class can be taken in conjunction with TH 703 in the ThM Program in the semester format.
**** This class can be taken in conjunction with TH 701 in the ThM Program in the semester format.
***** This class can be taken in conjunction with Th 715 in the ThM Program in the semester format.