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Doctorate of Ministry (Dmin)

Advance your preaching skills and application of God’s Word

Chicago, Michigan, and Online

The Doctor of Ministry (DMin) degree program provides you with proven and time-tested ministry and professional skills that you can immediately apply to your kingdom work.

We have five DMin concentrations to choose from:

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

All of these programs provide invaluable resources and tools that form a theological and academic foundation for rewarding ministry service. Equipped in this way, pastors, ministry leaders, and ministry practitioners like you can effectively prepare for a new phase of ministry as you grow in your current field. Our DMin is designed to help you gain new skill sets that allow you to grow and thrive as a leader and practitioner in your particular ministry.

About Moody

When you study at Moody Bible Institute, your ministry-focused education prepares you to serve God wherever He calls you. Learn from professors with real-life and academic experience as you engage in community with other students. You’ll gain life-transforming spiritual growth through your rigorous biblical and theological studies. At Moody, God transforms the world through you.

Your Professors

Study under outstanding MTS professors offering a wealth of experience in the field and the classroom, including Dr. Brian Tucker, who has published numerous pastoral journal articles and books, including Reading Paul in Context: Explorations in Identity Formation.

Financial Aid

This three-year, 30-credit hour degree is available at $695 per credit hour. Scholarships and payment plans are available, and you may also qualify for a federal loan.

Learning Options

This advanced ATS-accredited degree includes two years of course work, a Capstone Project, and an oral defense. You can choose to study in three, convenient ways:
- Online so you can keep your current schedule while you learn
- On campus in Chicago or Plymouth, Michigan
- Combine online and on-campus options with modular classes

Apply

Moody’s Doctor of Ministry program is accepting applications for Fall 2024 now. All applicants must have a Master of Divinity degree or an MA in Biblical, Theological, or Ministerial Studies in addition to work experience.