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Dec 03, 2024
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2019-2020 Academic Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Ministry DMin
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E-mail: dmin@andrews.edu
The Doctor of Ministry program is a professional doctoral degree for those who seek advanced competencies in specific areas of ministry (see Concentration Options below). The standard time limit to complete the degree requirements is six years.
Delivery
The program is delivered in a cohort-based format. Students join specific concentrations and journey together through the program. In order to make the program accessible to ministry professionals, the professor contact portions of the course modules are offered as intensives at various North American and international sites. For information on where courses are offered, see the Program Planner on the program website (https://www.andrews.edu/sem/dmin/). Cohorts with less than 12 course credits delivered in residency are offered as an approved exception to the Association of Theological Schools’ larger residency expectation stated in Standard E, section E.3.1.1. Course modules are taught by select seminary faculty and guest presenters who are effective practitioners and experienced professionals in the field. Teaching methodology combines appropriate methods and technology with collegial dialogue to encourage a creative learning environment.
Concentration Options
Chaplaincy, Discipleship (English/Spanish), Family Ministry (English/Spanish), Global Mission Leadership, Intergenerational Church, Leadership (English/Spanish), Leading for Growth and Church Multiplication, Multiethnic/Multicultural Mission and Ministry, Preaching, and Urban Ministry (English/Spanish).
Mission
The Doctor of Ministry program develops spiritually transformed ministers with advanced professional competencies for worldwide church leadership.
Vision
Changing the people who change the world.
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Concentration Modules - 17
Complete one of the following Concentration Modules.
Additional Requirements
In addition to the requirements listed in Academic Policies Applying to all Programs, students must fulfill the following requirements for the DMin degree:
Professional Dissertation and Defense Requirements. Students are required to complete a professional dissertation, and pass a professional dissertation defense. Registration is required for the following courses according to cohort curriculum schedule: GSEM 788 , 790 , and 793 . For a detailed outline of the DMin professional dissertation and defense process, see Guidelines for Professional Dissertation on program website.
Time Limits. DMin students must complete all courses and modules and pass a professional dissertation defense within six years from the time they begin course work. In special circumstances and upon written request, an extension may be granted for one year. There is a minimum threshold of dissertation work that must be completed before a request for an extension will be considered. A higher tuition amount will be charged per semester in an extension year: see http://www.andrews.edu/sem/dmin/about/costs/#fees for the current rates.
Transferred and Earned Credit Term Limits. All course credits applied towards degree requirements should be earned within 10 years of the awarding of the degree.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to the Doctor of Ministry program, applicants must meet the following requirements.
- Hold the Master of Divinity degree or its equivalent.
- Have a GPA of at least 3.25.
- Demonstrate high professional and personal potential for the gospel ministry.
- Have an equivalent of at least three years of experience in ministry subsequent to the first graduate theological degree.
- Supply satisfactory recommendations.
- Submit a 1500–2500 word double-spaced paper that discusses their personal spiritual journey and sets forth their purpose for seeking the Doctor of Ministry degree. The paper should manifest theological reflection and a familiarity with current literature in pastoral ministry.
- Applicants from other faiths may be accepted into the program, provided they meet admission requirements and represent high moral integrity with a character, lifestyle, and spiritual commitment reflective of the ideals of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Admission Procedure. Applicants must submit those items specified in the Graduate Academic Policies and in the Admission and Evaluation Policies for Seminary admission requirements.
Additional Information
Financial Plans
Financial plans are available to assist NAD employees, international students, cohort groups, and others. See the DMin website (http://www.andrews.edu/sem/dmin/about/costs/) or contact the DMin office for further information.
Student Learning Outcomes
The Doctor of Ministry program seeks to develop the person, knowledge, and practice of its students. While the program is structured around certain areas of concentration, there are learning outcomes and educational objectives we expect for all students.
DMin Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates will be able to:
- Critically reflect on, articulate, and apply biblically based principles and values for excellence in mission and ministry.
- Conduct research and implement an intervention in response to ministry challenges and trends in a glocal context, related to the primary field of service.
- Integrate knowledge and skills acquired into an effective ministry practice and evaluate the resultant impact on one’s personal experience and ministry.
Primary Educational Objectives
Being
- Seek deeper Christ-like biblical spirituality.
- Experience enrichment of personal and family life.
- Intensify commitment to ministry.
- Develop an Adventist perspective of discipleship, evangelism, mission, and ministry.
Knowing
- Acquire exceptional theoretical knowledge that contributes to advanced ministry.
- Foster a holistic view of society and its needs.
- Articulate theological and theoretical understandings that advance global ministry.
- Understand the biblical model of servant leadership.
Doing
- Enhance the ability to evaluate ministerial practices through theological reflection.
- Use appropriate tools to analyze the needs of churches and communities.
- Refine skills that facilitate more effective ministry.
- Reinforce habits of study that contribute to lifelong learning.
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