Description
The Doctor of Ministry (D. Min.) is the highest professional degree for those engaged in local church and parachurch ministries.
This program is structured to improve the leadership qualities of a ministry leader while sharpening their discernment and focus within their area of ministry.
Doctor of Ministry Goals
On completing the Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) degree, you will be able to :
- Integrate biblical and theological reflection with knowledge about the practice of ministry.
- Advance your personal and professional development within the context of your current ministry.
- Implement new models of ministry for enhanced effectiveness in areas pertinent to your primary context of service.
- Use research skills and appropriate research tools to gather data relevant to the ministry area.
- Develop cultural awareness and sensitivity that informs the work of ministry in their particular context.
- Engage critically with key texts that inform the work of the particular field of ministry.
- Apply an understanding of historical and contemporary knowledge of social change to a variety of cultural settings.
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CORE CURRICULUM
D. Min. in Global Leadership & Social Change (40 Credit Hours)
CODE | NAME | CREDITS |
GENERAL COURSES (15 CREDITS) | ||
BIT700 | Hermeneutics : Biblical Interpretation, and Society | 3 |
BIT701 | Advanced Homiletics : Preacher, Message & Listeners | 3 |
BIT704 | Biblical Worldview | 3 |
BIT760 | Research Methods : Quantitative & Qualitative | 3 |
BIT745 | Advanced Pedagogy : Learning & Teaching | 3 |
CONCENTRATION COURSES (15 CREDITS) | ||
BIT800 | Global Religion & Society | 5 |
BIT801 | Global change, Theology & Liberation | 5 |
BIT802 | Global Leadership, Ethics, & Citizenship | 5 |
RESEARCH PROJECT (10 CREDITS) | ||
BIT-PROJECT | Thesis | 10 |
D. Min. in Theology of Work, Economics and Ministry Leadership (40 Credit Hours)
CODE | NAME | CREDITS |
GENERAL COURSES (15 CREDITS) | ||
BIT700 | Hermeneutics : Biblical Interpretation, and Society | 3 |
BIT701 | Advanced Homiletics : Preacher, Message & Listeners | 3 |
BIT704 | Biblical Worldview | 3 |
BIT760 | Research Methods : Quantitative & Qualitative | 3 |
BIT745 | Advanced Pedagogy : Learning & Teaching | 3 |
CONCENTRATION COURSES (15 CREDITS) | ||
BIT803 | Theology, Work, Business, and Society | 5 |
BIT804 | Entrepreneurship, Economics & Development | 5 |
BIT805 | Environment, Ethics, & Ministry Leadership | 5 |
RESEARCH PROJECT (10 CREDITS) | ||
BIT-PROJECT | Thesis | 10 |
D. Min. in Strategic Leadership and Ministry (40 Credit Hours)
CODE | NAME | CREDITS |
GENERAL COURSES (15 CREDITS) | ||
BIT700 | Hermeneutics : Biblical Interpretation, and Society | 3 |
BIT701 | Advanced Homiletics : Preacher, Message & Listeners | 3 |
BIT704 | Biblical Worldview | 3 |
BIT760 | Research Methods : Quantitative & Qualitative | 3 |
BIT745 | Advanced Pedagogy : Learning & Teaching | 3 |
CONCENTRATION COURSES (15 CREDITS) | ||
BIT806 | Ecclesiology, Society & Ministry Leadership | 5 |
BIT807 | Bible, Theories of Leadership, & Ministry | 5 |
BIT808 | Advanced Strategic Leadership and Global Management | 5 |
RESEARCH PROJECT (10 CREDITS) | ||
BIT-PROJECT | Thesis | 10 |
D. Min. in Biblical & Theological Studies (40 Credit Hours)
CODE | NAME | CREDITS |
GENERAL COURSES (15 CREDITS) | ||
BIT700 | Hermeneutics : Biblical Interpretation, and Society | 3 |
BIT701 | Advanced Homiletics : Preacher, Message & Listeners | 3 |
BIT704 | Biblical Worldview | 3 |
BIT760 | Research Methods : Quantitative & Qualitative | 3 |
BIT745 | Advanced Pedagogy : Learning & Teaching | 3 |
CONCENTRATION COURSES (15 CREDITS) | ||
BIT900 | Bible, Theology, and Social Change | 5 |
BIT901 | Ecclesiology, Ministry & Ethics | 5 |
BIT902 | Ministry of Jesus Christ : Learning & Teaching for Social Change | 5 |
RESEARCH PROJECT (10 CREDITS) | ||
BIT-PROJECT | Thesis | 10 |
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DOCTORATE DEGREE
To be considered for acceptance into the Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) program at Beracah International Theological Seminary, an applicant must have completed either of the following :
- Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree (or equivalent theological master’s degree of at least 72 credit hours).
- M.Div. equivalency of 72 credit hours of graduate-level coursework, with at least 48 credit hours being graduate-level seminary credits.
- An applicants to the Doctor of Ministry program should have :
- High intellectual achievement and scholarship as evidenced by college transcripts and the applicant’s writing sample;
- Spiritual maturity, integrity of character and willingness to grow as a leader;
- Personal goals consistent with the mission of Beracah International Theological Seminary (BITS).
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Here is the list of the opportunities that the DOCTOR OF MINISTRY offers :
- Lead pastor
- Parachurch executives
- Marketplace leaders
- Ministry Consultants
- Missionary
- Organizational Manager
- Social Worker
- Professor of Theology
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