Doctor of Ministry—Online

Take the Next Step in Your Ministry Calling

Our Doctor of Ministry program provides you with proven ministry and professional skills that you can immediately apply to your kingdom work. Moody Online now offers five doctoral degrees:

  • Doctor of Ministry in Biblical Preaching
  • Doctor of Ministry in Executive Leadership and Ministerial Management
  • Doctor of Ministry in Christian Community Development
  • Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Care and Counseling
  • Doctor of Ministry in Interdisciplinary Studies

Each course of study provides invaluable resources and tools that form a theological and academic foundation for your ministry service. Ultimately we equip pastors, ministry leaders, and ministry practitioners like you with new skill sets that allow you to grow and thrive as a leading authority in your particular ministry.

Designed for anyone with a Master of Divinity or equivalent and a commitment to God’s calling, this online 30-credit hour program allows you to study wherever you are and fits into your current ministry.

This program is also offered on our Chicago and Michigan campuses

Here’s How We’ll Prepare You for Ministry

When you complete a Doctor of Ministry degree from Moody, you will:
Demonstrate advanced skill in the interpretation, appropriation, and communication of biblical theology in a ministry setting.
Diagnose issues in diverse ministry contexts and prescribe appropriate ministry solutions.
Demonstrate effective leadership and pastoral care.
Cultivate a commitment to developing personal spiritual growth and Christlike character.

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

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Life at Moody Online

Moody Online will welcome you into a diverse online community of fellow students from around the world, encouraging you to build relationships as you learn online. You’ll also:

  • Deepen your biblical knowledge in every class.
  • Apply what you learn in your real-life ministry.
  • Grow spiritually as you pursue God’s calling on your life.
  • Watch chapel online.
  • Access library services.
  • Attend MTS lecture webinars.

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