Doctor of Ministry · D.Min · Est. 1993

D.Min Program

Sharpen and refine your ministerial skills.

New Geneva's Doctor of Ministry is an advanced, professional degree for experienced pastors and ministry leaders — a season of rigorous refreshment and advanced practical training, without leaving your current post.

Doctor of Ministry (D.Min) at New Geneva Theological Seminary
30
Credit Hours
9
Courses
No
Biblical Languages
$300
Per Credit Hour

Why a D.Min at New Geneva?

Why pursue a D.Min at New Geneva? The demands of lifelong pastoral ministry are relentless, often depleting a pastor's theological reserves. Designed exclusively for those already holding a Master of Divinity and serving in vocational ministry, the Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) provides a season of rigorous refreshment and advanced practical training.

Applied Confessional Theology

This is not merely an academic exercise. You will learn to take the truths of the Westminster Standards and apply them directly to the complex, modern challenges of church revitalization, biblical counseling, and congregational leadership.

Advanced Homiletics & Pastoral Care

Sharpen the tools of your calling. Under the guidance of veteran pastors and theologians, you will refine your expository preaching to deliver the whole counsel of God with greater clarity, while developing robust, biblical strategies for heavy soul care.

Ministry-Contextualized Doctoral Project

Your final project will not sit on a library shelf. You will identify a specific, pressing need within your current ministry context and conduct biblically grounded research to implement a practical, lasting solution for your local flock.

Course Requirements (30 Credit Hours)

Eight doctoral core courses and a ministry-contextualized dissertation. Select a category to view its courses.

  • DM 820Foundations for Ministry3 hrs
  • DM 835The Church's Ministry to its Culture3 hrs
  • DM 840Effective Preaching3 hrs
  • DM 845Contemporary Evangelical Theologies3 hrs
  • DM 850Effective Worship3 hrs
  • DM 855Pastoral Counseling3 hrs
  • DM 865Leadership Development3 hrs
  • DM 875The Minister's Personal and Professional Life3 hrs
Total: 24 Credits (240 Clock Hrs)
  • DM 999Dissertation6 hrs
Total: 6 Credits (60 Clock Hrs)

Frequently Asked Questions

Unlike a PhD, which is primarily academic and research-focused, the D.Min is a professional doctorate designed to sharpen your skills as a practitioner in ministry. If you are an ordained minister or experienced pastoral leader looking to deepen your theological and ministerial competencies without leaving your current post, the D.Min is designed for you.

Admission to the D.Min requires a completed M.Div. or its equivalent professional graduate theological degree, along with evidence of active ministry experience. For complete requirements, visit our Admissions page.

Yes. New Geneva's D.Min is designed for maximum accessibility, allowing seasoned ministry leaders to pursue doctoral-level excellence without leaving their post. The program is structured so that your current ministry context serves as the primary laboratory for the degree work.

Begin Your D.Min

Equip yourself for a lifetime of faithful ministry — start your training when you're ready.

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