DMIN - Doctor of Ministry

Admissions Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent in bible, theology, or ministry from an accredited institution

• GPA of 3.00

• Credentials earned outside of the US must be evaluated by an approved agency

• Autobiographical essay giving testimony of salvation and reason for applying to the program

• Two letters of recommendation, including one from current pastor, member of pastoral staff, church board, etc., where the applicant is currently serving

• Read and sign the Carolina University Doctrinal Statement and the Standards of Behavior statement

• Read and agree to respect the Faculty Doctrinal Statement

• Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions

• Completed application with Carolina University

Degree Requirements

• The maximum time limit to complete the program is five years

• Advanced Standing of six hours is available for applicants with a master’s degree of 36 or more hours

Graduation Requirements

• Shall have maintained a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

• Shall have passed all courses in the curriculum and made a B- or better in all courses

• Shall have completed at least six of the final nine hours with Carolina University

Courses (36 Credit Hours)

Professional Core (18 Credit Hours)

course - The Strategic Ministry Leader (3 Credit Hours)

course - Philosophy and Practice of Ministry (3 Credit Hours)

course - Challenges to the Christian World View (3 Credit Hours)

course - Project Research Design and Procedures (3 Credit Hours)

course - Doctoral Ministry Project I (3 Credit Hours)

course - Doctoral Ministry Project II (3 Credit Hours)

Bible/Theology Courses (6 Credit Hours) *

Concentration Courses (Choose one area)

Biblical Preaching Concentration (12 Credit Hours)

course - Pastoral Preaching and Teaching (3 Credit Hours)

course - Preaching and Teaching the Old Testament (3 Credit Hours)

course - Preaching and Teaching the New Testament (3 Credit Hours)

course - Developing Relevant Expository Messages (3 Credit Hours)

Church Revitalization Concentration (12 Credit Hours)

course - Biblical Foundation of Church Revitalization and Health (3 Credit Hours)

course - Principles & Strategies for Church Revitalization (3 Credit Hours)

course - Addressing Challenges in Church Revitalization (3 Credit Hours)

course - Innovations in Church Ministries (3 Credit Hours)

Ministry Concentration (12 Credit Hours)

course - Biblical Counseling (3 Credit Hours)

course - Contemporary Strategic Issues in Missions (3 Credit Hours)

course - Christian Education Curriculum (3 Credit Hours)

course - Biblical Philosophy of Leadership (3 Credit Hours)

*This requirement is waived for those entering the D.Min. program with a master's degree of 36 or more credit hours