Denver Seminary

97 Degree Requirements 1. Note the following sequence requirements in the Doctor of Ministry 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 Doctor of Ministry students are required to complete a doctoral thesis and participate in an oral defense of that thesis. 3. A minimum of thirty-four hours are required for the degree. Graduation Requirements 1. Satisfactory completion of a minimum of thirty-four 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. Submission and approval of an application for graduation. Students must submit the graduation application via the online form by the deadline posted for the semester in which the student expects to graduate. Students may contact the Registrar's Office for the link to the graduation application for a given semester. After the graduation application submission deadline, students will receive notice of their application approval status. 4. The fulfillment of all financial obligations to Denver Seminary. 5. Completion of all course work that is applying to the degree within six years from the date of first enrollment in courses (this includes any transfer credit that is applied to the degree). Withdrawal for any period 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. Required Track Courses Doctor of Ministry students choose from one of three tracks: Leadership, Pastoral Skills, and Spiritual Formation. Each track consists of three foundational courses, four track-required courses, and two open electives. 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. Curriculum Course # Sem. Hrs. Leading Well: Becoming a Leader Who Leads Effectively LD 1101 3 Leading Systems/Leading Change LD 1102 3 Developing Leaders: A Philosophy and Strategy for Leadership Training LD 1103 3 Church and Culture: Leading in a Rapidly Changing Context LD 1104 3 12

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