Denver Seminary

81 Doctoral Degree Program DOCTOR OF MINISTRY DEGREE (DMIN) There are a number of significant issues facing Christian leaders today, including the challenges of leading and managing highly complex religious organizations, and the breakdown of marriages and families. The Doctor of Ministry program at Denver Seminary is designed to help encourage, support, and mentor pastors, counselors, and other Christian leaders in their ministries and to equip them with the skills and tools they need to thrive in the work God is calling them to do. 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. DMin seminars are held 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 three seminars each year (one in January and two in July) and spend a year to a year and a half on the final thesis. A minimum of four years and a maximum of ten years are available for completion of the degree. Program Goal The Doctor of Ministry degree program exists to train and equip Christian leaders, pastors, and counselors with advanced biblical and theological insight and practical ministry tools that will enable them to better serve God in the manifold ministries to which he calls them. The program is designed to help students reflect more deeply on the nature and purpose of ministry and ways they can serve others that are culturally relevant and contextually appropriate. The program seeks to help students grow in their faith and ministry skills so that they may honor Christ in all they do and serve humanity 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 and Vocational Foundations FC 1102 3 Obstacles & Opportunities in Ministry in Mission FC 1103 3 Thesis DT 1101 4 Thesis Completion DT 1104 3 Track courses 12 Open electives 6 Total hours for degree: 34 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

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