Christian Distance Learning

The quality and success of the Christian ministry are very often determined by the
minister’s ability to think critically, biblically, and theologically; to communicate that
thinking in oral and written fashion; and to apply that thinking in real-life ministry. The
Doctor of Ministry degree presumes a level of theological knowledge and competence
in ministry skills. The Doctor of Ministry student should have had Master level studies
in Bible, theology, evangelism, homiletics, pastoral ministry, and Christian education
equivalent to the Master of Divinity degree. This background is necessary since the
Doctor of Ministry program provides an educational opportunity, in the context of the
student’s own ministry laboratory, to develop and enhance specific advanced competencies
related to the practice of Christian ministry.

The purpose of the Doctor of Ministry program is to provide advanced competencies
and biblical insights into the practice of ministry for those actively involved in vocational
Christian ministry.

OBJECTIVES
Graduates of the Doctor of Ministry program will be prepared to:
1. Demonstrate an advanced understanding and integration of ministry in relation
to the biblical, theological, academic, and pastoral disciplines.
2. Articulate and apply a comprehensive and critical philosophy of ministry.
3. Demonstrate advanced competencies in the areas of critical thinking, Research
and Writing, Biblical Theology, Biblical Communication, Administration/
Leadership, Pastoral Care, and Great Commission Strategies.
4. Plan, implement, and critically evaluate major undertakings in ministry toward
the fulfillment of the Great Commission and the Great Commandment.
5. Evaluate personal, spiritual, and professional development and design a plan for
lifelong learning.
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