The Doctor of Ministry (DMin) at William Jessup University is designed for experienced ministry leaders seeking advanced theological and practical training to navigate complex contemporary challenges. This postgraduate program equips you with innovative leadership principles, entrepreneurial insights, and design theory, grounded in essential ministry skills like discernment, shepherding, and changemaking. You will explore how to lead with courage and clarity, driving positive change within your vocational ministry context. This DMin degree is ideal for pastors, church planters, chaplains, and nonprofit leaders ready to deepen their impact and refine their leadership capacity.
You will pursue this online, full-time Doctor of Ministry over two years, engaging with 32 units of coursework and a significant final project. The curriculum is structured around core courses in navigating cultural complexity, developing ministry clarity, and applying Bible and theology, alongside extensive research and writing units. Your learning journey culminates in a comprehensive research project and thesis defense, allowing you to focus on an area of special significance to your ministry. You will graduate with advanced skills in leadership, research, and practical theology, prepared to lead with greater effectiveness and vision.