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71 Doctoral Degree Program DOCTOR OF MINISTRY DEGREE (DMIN) A number of significant issues face Christian leaders today, including the challenges of a rapidly changing culture and managing highly complex religious organizations, guiding the spiritual formation of individuals and communities, and rebuilding marriages and families. The Doctor of Ministry program at Denver Seminary is designed to encourage, equip, and mentor pastors and other Christian leaders in their ministries. Our practical, innovative program gives participants the opportunity to become reflective ministry practitioners who network with, and learn from, other like-minded professionals and to study with some of the finest ministry leaders in the country. Students can select from tracks on leadership, pastoral skills, or spiritual formation. DMin seminars are conducted in January and July each year. Extensive reading and special assignments both precede and follow these one-week sessions. Seminars include faculty instruction, peer-group interaction, self- analysis, theological reflection, independent research, and practical projects. Participants normally take 3-4 seminars each year (one or two in January and two in July) and spend a year to a year and a half on the final thesis. A minimum of three years and a maximum of six years are expected for completion of the degree. Program Goal The Doctor of Ministry degree program exists to train and equip Christian ministry leaders with advanced biblical and theological insight and practical ministry tools that will enable them to better serve God in the various ministries to which he calls them. The program helps students reflect more deeply on the nature and purpose of ministry and how they can serve others in ways that are culturally relevant and contextually appropriate. The program helps students grow in their faith and ministry skills so they may honor Christ in all they do and engage the needs of the world with conviction, passion, and grace. Core Curriculum These courses are required of all DMin students regardless of the track selected. Course # Sem. Hrs. Biblical & Theological Reflection on the Practice of Ministry FC 1101 3 Relational & Vocational Foundations FC 1102 3 Obstacles & Opportunities in Ministry: Research Possibilities FC 1103 3 Thesis DT 1101 4 Thesis Completion DT 1104 3 Track courses 12 Open electives 6 Total hours for degree: 34