Doctor of Ministry in Christian Community Development—On Campus

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Transform Your Community through Biblical, Gospel-Centered Leadership 

The Doctor of Ministry degree in Christian Community Development will equip you with theological foundations, practical skills, and community engagement strategies that will help you bring reconciliation and a gospel-focused ministry impact to fractured and under-resourced communities. You’ll explore asset-based development, grant writing, biblical justice, and contextual community analysis as you prepare for effective ministry leadership in diverse urban, suburban, and rural environments.

Designed for anyone with a Master of Divinity or equivalent and a commitment to God’s calling, this 30-credit hour program will also allow you to continue in your current ministry or connect with one here in Chicago. You can study fully in person or in a modular format that combines our in-person and online classes.

This program is also offered online

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Here’s How We’ll Prepare You for Ministry

Through your Doctor of Ministry in Christian Community Development, you will:
Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the biblical and theological foundations for justice, reconciliation, and community development.
Develop sound Christian community development principles and strategies to design effective initiatives for diverse communities and ministries.
Gain expertise in administrative skills vital to Christian community development, including grant writing, fundraising, budgeting, partnership building, and data analysis.

This degree is accredited by the following institutions, giving you further confidence in a Moody education.

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  • Spiritual enrichment Michigan: chapels, prayer, and more
  • International student support
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