Doctor of Ministry (DMin) Programs
The Doctor of Ministry (DMin) is the highest earned degree for the profession of ministry. It is intended to advance understanding of the nature, purposes and practice of ministry, enhance ministry and leadership competencies and encourage continued growth in spiritual maturity.
DMin is the appropriate degree for those with a Master of Divinity or equivalent, at least three years of ministry experience and a desire to deepen and broaden their ability in their area of ministry calling.
Students interested in the DMin program can obtain a DMin degree and a subsequent Post-DMin Certificate.
3-Year, In-Ministry Program
Tyndale’s DMin program is designed to be completed while continuing in ministry. It includes 9 weeks of residency to be completed in 3 years. The residencies are in 1 to 2 week blocks in the same time frame each year. Students will spend at least one day a week on DMin assignments in addition to the residencies and their project work.
Collaborative Learning
You will journey through the DMin program in a cohort environment with caring professors who are both topic experts and actively involved in ministry and colleagues who will support you along the way. Your colleagues will work with you in small groups where you will receive peer-to-peer feedback and develop relationships that can last a lifetime.
Areas of Focus
DMin Degree Areas of Focus
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Leadership
Focuses on improving leadership capacity to understand systems, manage change, and develop as an organization. -
Spiritual Formation
Focuses on experiencing personal spiritual growth, understanding the dynamics of spirituality, and facilitating the spiritual formation of others. -
Preaching
Attends to your spiritual and character growth to aid you in being proficient in the theory and practice of preaching. -
Non-Profit Organizational Leadership
Focuses on Organizational Leadership specifically for non-profit Christian organizations from multiple sectors (international development, missions, denominational, para-church etc.).
Post-DMin Certificate Areas of Focus
Students who already have a Doctor of Ministry degree can complete a Post-Doctor of Ministry Certificate in three areas of focus.
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Leadership
Focuses on improving leadership capacity to understand systems, manage change, and develop as an organization. -
Preaching
Attends to your spiritual and character growth to aid you in being proficient in the theory and practice of preaching. -
Non-Profit Organizational Leadership
Focuses on Organizational Leadership specifically for non-profit Christian organizations from multiple sectors (international development, missions, denominational, para-church etc.)