Doctor of Ministry

The Doctor of Ministry (DMin) is a degree programme focused on pastoral ministry and applied theology. It fosters growth in understanding biblical and theological foundations for ministry and mission. The programme is intended for pastors, mission executives, church leaders, and other ministry professionals. It aims to enhance ministerial skills, renew personal faith, and support higher-level practice of ministry and leadership. Students can choose specializations such as Chaplaincy, Church Leadership, Evangelism, and others. The programme duration offers full-time study over three years or part-time over four years. Coursework includes core theological and leadership courses, research methods, and a dissertation requirement. Specialization courses address specific ministry contexts and challenges relevant to Africa or chaplaincy roles. Admission requires ministry experience and relevant academic background.

Modules

• GSEM 608 Advanced Methods of Teaching Bible
• CHMN/LEAD 703 Theology and Practice of Leadership
• CHMN 706 Spiritual and Theological Foundations for Ministry
• CHMN 735 Ethical/Moral Formation for Leadership in Africa
• GSEM 754 Dissertation Research Methods and Proposal Seminar
• GSEM 795 DMin Dissertation
• CHMN 712 The Church, its Mission, and the African Society
• MSSN 731 Cultural and Religious Analysis
• MSSN 741 Mission Strategy Development
• CHMN 751 The African Church and Social Issues
• CHMN 725 Advanced Chaplaincy Competencies and Ethical Issues in Chaplaincy
• CHMN 739 Clinical Issues in Care and Counselling

• Master’s degree in Ministry or Theology with minimum GPA of 3.33
• Minimum 84 credit hours of Religion/Theology at undergraduate level
• Relevant Master’s degrees may require prerequisites as determined by admissions
• Active professional ministry experience for at least four years (exceptions possible)
• Ordained or commissioned to gospel ministry (exceptions possible)
• Three recommendations from field/conference administrator, pastoral colleague, and local elder
• Submit 2-4 page philosophy of ministry and degree objectives paper
• Completed course equivalent to GSEM 607 Documentary Research and Writing, and submission of Master’s thesis/project or major research paper (~50 pages)
• Proficiency in English

Must demonstrate proficiency in English