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72 Degree Requirements 1. Note the following sequence requirements in the DMin program: a. Three foundational courses (FC) listed above b. Four required track courses c. Two elective courses d. Doctoral thesis following completion of required track courses and electives 2. All DMin students are required to complete a doctoral thesis and participate in an oral defense of that thesis. 3. A minimum of 34 hours are required for the degree. Graduation Requirements 1. Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 34 semester hours. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 is required for graduation. 2. Satisfactory completion of a doctoral thesis, including an oral defense of that thesis. 3. Approval of an application for graduation. Application must be made in writing on the appropriate form secured online or from the Registrar's Office by the deadline posted for the semester in which the student expects to graduate (refer to "Application for Graduation" for more information). 4. The fulfillment of all financial obligations to Denver Seminary. 5. Completion of all course work that is applying to the degree within ten years from the date of first enrollment in courses (this includes any transfer credit that is applied to the degree). Withdrawal for any period of time during the degree program does not affect this time limit. 6. Submission of a signed statement of agreement with the National Association of Evangelicals' Statement of Faith. Track Options Leadership Christian leaders struggle with what it means to be a leader in a rapidly changing world and yet healthy leaders are vital to churches and other Christian organizations. In the leadership track, students learn how to be healthy leaders so they can lead healthy organizations. Students learn the leadership skills and organizational tools necessary to lead more effectively in the places God calls them to serve. Pastoral Skills Effective ministry in the church requires skilled pastors who are able to provide meaningful ministry. In the pastoral skills track, students learn to navigate the challenges of pastoral ministry and both sharpen and enhance their preaching, organizational management, spiritual leadership, and overall ministerial competence. Spiritual Formation Spiritual growth and formation is critical, yet often lacking in churches and other organizations. In the spiritual formation track, students learn to effectively guide their congregations or organizations into deeper and more meaningful encounters with God. They also learn to guide those in their communities on the spiritual journey to become what God has designed them to be. For more information, contact the Doctor of Ministry office at Denver Seminary at 1-800-922-3040, ext. 1245, email dmin@denverseminary.edu, or visit http://www.denverseminary.edu/admissions/doctor-of- ministry/.