Doctor of Ministry Degree
The needs of the pastoral field today are complex and varied realities beyond the academics and spirituality that have been learned in seminary. Therefore, we provide Doctor of Ministry program for balanced development for pastors and Christian leaders to achieve their goals. Together we will advance the globalization of the gospel and the urgent needs of ministry at home and abroad.
Special Elements of this Course
- 1:1 Mentoring Relationship-Total Person Approach
- Christian World View-Biblical Value Approach
- Integration of inter-discipline Approach
- Manageable Budget Range
Admission Information
Students applying for a D.Min. program at KU must have a M. Div. or equivalent degree with at least 1 year Field Ministry experience for qualification.
Graduduation Requirements
Graduation requires 48 credits of the course work and completion of the dissertation (8 credits) with 3.0 or better GPA.
Students who receive a blow C grade must seek permission from the D. Min. Director to restart with another cohort and seek a new program time limit.
Such request are considered by the D. Min. program committee and not guaranteed. No tuition refunds are considered.
Curriculum Requirements
- DM 700 Project (Proposal) Writing I
- DM 800 Project (Dissertation) Writing II
- FC 720 Life Cycle & Psychological Development
- FC 730 Group Counseling Theory & Practice
- FC 850 Crisis & Trauma Counseling
- FC 860 Couple (Family) Counseling /Mentoring
- NT 710 Theological Themes of the New Testament
- OT 710 Theological Themes of the Old Testament
- PT 710 Pastoral Care & Counseling
- PT 760 Current Issues in the Church
- PT 870 Leadership & Coaching
- PT 890 Integration of Ministry & Theology