| D. Min. Program
The challenges of ministering to a diverse population, preaching the Gospel in an increasingly polarized world, and building a vibrant congregation are formidable. The Doctor of Ministry degree program at Church Divinity School of the Pacific gives religious professionals the practical skills and theoretical foundation they need to build on their experience and meet such challenges. Through the D.Min. program, religious professionals learn to apply the strengths of their current vocations in new contexts.
The Program:
Practical: Grapple with practical issues that challenge parishes every day.
Individual: Doctoral students customize their course of study to meet their interests and gifts for ministry, then tailor courses, a committee and a thesis that reflect their goals.
Relevant: Students conduct their thesis projects in the context of their own professional ministry setting.
Integrative: CDSP combines the perspective of an Episcopal seminary within the ecumenical and interfaith setting of the Graduate Theological Union. This combination equips graduates to apply their degree in diverse settings.
Requirements:
- One semester of academic residence at CDSP
- Eight 3-unit courses, including D.Min. seminar, offered jointly with Pacific School of Religion, that provides interaction with peers from across the Church who are engaging similar challenges in ministry
- An integrative review in which the doctoral student demonstrates how their coursework and ministry integrate, and proposes a thesis topic
- A written thesis and oral defense
Prerequisites:
- Master of Divinity degree or equivalent
- A minimum of three years of full-time ministerial experience following the M.Div
Contact:
The Rev. Sue Singer, D.Min Program Director
510-204-0729
ssinger@cdsp.edu
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