Professional Doctorate in Ministry DMin

Program Overview

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The Professional Doctorate in Ministry (DMin) program combines theological reflection and ministerial practice, leading to a doctoral-level qualification. It fosters the integration of academic and ministerial knowledge, supports student development as autonomous researchers, and equips them to undertake original research in a specialized field of inquiry. The program is part-time, lasting 4-7 years, and includes core and optional modules, as well as a doctoral thesis.

Program Outline

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Professional Doctorate in Ministry (DMin)

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Degree Overview:

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Overview:

• The DMin program is a unique opportunity to combine theological reflection and ministerial practice leading to a doctoral-level qualification.

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Objectives:

• Foster the integration of academic and ministerial knowledge and values.
• Support student development as autonomous, ethical, and self-reflective researchers.
• Equip students to undertake original research at the doctoral level.

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Description:

• The program consists of two parts.
• Part 1: Students study 7 modules totaling 180 credits, focusing on developing research, writing, and academic scholarship skills.
• Part 2: Students focus on their doctoral thesis, making a significant and original contribution to a specialized field of inquiry.

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Outline:

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Program Content:

• Theology
• Ethics
• Social Issues
• Research Methods
• Theological Reflection
• Dissertation

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Structure:

• Part-time program
• 4-7 years duration

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Course Schedule:

• Modules taught over a two-year period for Part 1.
• Individualized study schedule for Part 2 Thesis.

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Individual Modules:

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Core Modules:

• Pastoral Theology of Ministry: Scripture and Ministry
• Ethical and Social Issues of Ministry
• Research Skills and Methods
• Engaging with Research: Research, Practice, and the Political
• Yourself as Researcher: Personal Identities and Values
• Engaging in Theological Reflection
• Research Proposal

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Optional Modules:

• Spiritual Direction, Psychology and Spiritual Formation
• Systematic Theology and Contemporary Themes
• Theologies of Liberation and Political Theology

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Assessment:

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Assessment Methods:

• Essays
• Presentations
• Research Report
• Dissertation

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Assessment Criteria:

• Depth of research
• Clarity of writing
• Critical analysis
• Originality of contribution

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Teaching:

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Teaching Methods:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Tutorials
• Independent Study
• Online Learning

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Faculty:

• Dr. Peter Tyler (Professor - Pastoral Theology and Spirituality)
• Other experienced and qualified faculty members

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Unique Approaches:

• Individualized supervision for thesis development
• Opportunity to engage with a community of scholars and practitioners

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Careers:

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Potential Career Paths:

• Clergy
• Ordained Ministers
• Lay Ministers
• Religious Educators
• Chaplains
• Non-profit Organization Leaders

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Career Opportunities:

• Senior leadership roles in various ministries
• Teaching and lecturing positions in higher education
• Work with Christian and other charities and agencies
• Cross-cultural ministries and NGOs

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Other:

• The program is open to students of all Christian traditions.
• Prior learning can be accredited towards the program.
• Students are encouraged to actively connect their studies to their ministries.
• The program emphasizes critical self-reflection and cross-cultural sensitivity.

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Home Fees:

£3,450

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International Fees:

N/A