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.
CURRICULUM
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).
BERACAH INTERNATIONAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
MISSION PÉDAGOGIQUE DE BITSEMINARY
Objectifs d'apprentissage institutionnels de BITSEMINARY :
Former et aider les étudiantes et les étudiants à remplir avec une compétence pointue leur fonction de sel et de lumière dans le monde ;
Encourager les étudiantes et étudiants à devenir des agents de changement, des leaders responsables et des ambassadeurs compétents pour Christ dans le monde contemporain ;
Aider les étudiantes et étudiants à s'engager et s'investir globalement pour Christ dans tous les secteurs et sphères de la vie;
Doter les étudiantes et les étudiants d'une culture spirituelle et académique susceptible de leur permettre de représenter avec efficacité et efficience le royaume de Dieu dans le monde.
BERACAH INTERNATONAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
3107 SPRING GLEN RD STE 209
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32207
CONTACT:
TEL: (904) 895-1712
EMAIL: [email protected]