Degree
Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)
Credits
32
Average Completion Time
4-5 Years
Format
Cohort
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The Doctor of Ministry degree is a fully accredited, cohort program designed to provide ministerial training and an advanced understanding of Biblical, theological, and historical truths of God’s Word and to spiritually enhance your relationship with God through intense discipleship training.
The Doctor of Ministry program is available fully online, with classes offered in both the online and on-campus module formats. The design of the course schedule is ideal for pastors and missionaries.
A cohort program is a group of classmates that progresses together through a course of study. Research has shown that the cohort model helps build stronger relationships between classmates, stimulates creativity, and enhances critical thinking more effectively than traditional, individual learning. The cohort model for the Doctor of Ministry degree offers two paths of study for you to choose from: The Shepherding and Discipleship track or the Expository Preaching track.
As a terminal ministry degree, there are several stringent requirements in place to join the program.
The Doctor of Ministry program is intended for persons who have completed a Master of Divinity (or its educational equivalent). Applicants with a Master of Arts and a minimum of 60 master level credits may apply for consideration for entrance into the program. Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher for their master’s academic training.
Academically, we expect D.Min. applicants to have M.Div.-level competencies in five basic areas: biblical languages (Greek and/or Hebrew), biblical studies, systematic theology, historical theology, and practical theology. If a D.Min. applicant falls short of these academic competencies, the Doctor of Ministry Admissions Committee may admit the application conditional upon completion of further masters-level course work.
The Doctor of Ministry program is intended for those who have engaged in substantial ministerial leadership. Applicants must have a minimum of three years’ experience and must currently be serving in a ministry context.
Doctor of Ministry applicants must provide adequate approval and consent from their current ministry.
Attending FBBC was helpful in preparing me for life. It helped build on and solidify my Biblical and Theological foundation, while helping me see the importance of serving alongside others in the local church. Currently my family and I are members at Holmes Baptist Church, outside of Clarion, Iowa, where we are involved in several areas of ministry. I also made many great friendships while attending FBBC. These friends have continued to challenge me, and I am very grateful for ways they have invested in my life for eternity.
Seth BeanState Trooper, Iowa State Patrol, Class of 2012
