DOCTOR OF MINISTRY
PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATE FOR D.MIN
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The Doctoral Program admits men and women who show evidence that they:
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Are born again and possess good Christian character;
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Normally have at least three years of vocational or bi-vocational Christian ministry experience;
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Have an academic record that demonstrates superior ability and shows promises of success in doctoral studies; and
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Holds a Master of Theology (Th.M) or Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree or such an equivalent from a recognized college/seminary/university with a B+ grade.
All the Applicants both for PhD and DMin must submit all the required documents for admission along with Rs. 3,000/- processing fee. Prospective students may apply for admission at any time. The deadline for the admission is April 15. For details on admission please contact Registrar, +91-8974584427
PURPOSE OF THE COURSE
The Doctor of Ministry program is tailor made for those who desire to earn professional degree while already actively involved in vocational ministry.
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The program will help in all manner of practical implementation of Christian ministry. It is the highest professional degree for those engaged in local church, mission endeavors or similar type of ministries. It will equip students to engage in their present ministry throughout the program because there is no need for them to stay in Campus. The program aims to integrate learning exercise with the student’s present context of ministry as well as future goals.
OBJECTIVE OF THE COURSE
The Aim of the Program is to enable students to examine and evaluate their own personal, spiritual, and professional life in the light of what God’s Word says and be able to chart a course for lifelong learning and improvement in ministry. The Program aims at enabling students to develop an integrated theology of ministry that embraces the total life and mission of the church.
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The program will certainly enhance ministerial skills such as preaching, counseling, leadership, administration, vision-casting and communication and learn how to effectively communicate the same through God given various gifts like preaching, teaching, writing etc. They will learn to construct ministry strategies from a biblical theology applied in different situations and contexts of the present times. They will be able to carry out in depth research of their chosen field of study. Students will be ready to manage a church or ministry/organization competently and ethically with any group of people in a variety of ministry situations thereby demonstrate excellence in character and in ministry.
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While providing a sound education at an affordable price, our programs offer tremendous flexibility, allowing students to receive their degree without having to leave their current place of ministry which is why before each resident period, students will complete pre-resident work that consists of reading and several writing assignments. Resident period consists of classroom lectures, assignments and discussions.
Following each resident period, students will integrate what they learn in the classroom in their ministry through an Applied Ministry Experience component.
After completing the required resident period and Applied Ministry Experiences, students will begin the writing stage of the degree. The writing project is a 100-125 page research dissertation that applies specifically to the student’s interest and ministry context. There will be an oral Examination over the written dissertation. Students are required to be physically present in the campus for this examination.
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ADMISSION TIME TABLE
Doctor of Ministry (D.Min) - Official registration for all semesters of both D.Min and PhD can be done online or offline. Last date for registration is April 15 for the Summer term and September 15 for the Winter term. Late fee will be charged beyond these specified dates.
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