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Post-Graduate
Programs

Doctor of Ministry

This highly specialized program is designed for qualified individuals currently involved in pastoral care and/or other related ministry. This program will build on that experience while challenging the candidate to pursue and realize their full potential. The Doctor of Ministry degree (D. Min.) is either a 45-credit hour program above either the Master of Theology (Th.M) or Master of Ministry (M.Min.), or a 37-credit hour program above the Master of Divinity degree.

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Credit Hours: 37+ or 45+ above Master's Degree

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Estimated Time of Completion: 2-3 Years

D. Ministry

Doctor of Christian Education

This highly specialized program is designed for the Christian educator, school administrator, and that individual who is involved in biblical or theological instruction on the college level. Ministers of Education and those responsible for developing and implementing religious education in the local church will benefit from this program. The Doctor of Christian Education degree (D.C.E.) is a 45-credit hour program above the Master of Christian Education level.

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Credit Hours: 45 Total

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Estimated Time of Completion: 3 Years

D. Education

Doctor of Christian Counseling

This specialized program is designed for those in ministry who are deeply involved in meeting the emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs of people. The Doctor of Christian Counseling degree (D.C.C.) is a 60-credit hour program above the Master of Christian Counseling level. The program will assist in qualifying interested individuals for certification within Christian counseling through a local church or ministry.

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Credit Hours: 60 Total

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Estimated Time of Completion: 4 Years

D. Counseling

Doctor of Theology

This highly specialized program is designed to reflect the candidate’s rich ministry background and challenge the candidate to research and investigate a theological subject demonstrating his competence in a specific field of endeavor. The Doctor of Theology degree (Th.D.) is a 60-credit hour program above the Master of Theology degree.

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Credit Hours: 60 Total

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Estimated Time of Completion: 4 Years

D. Theology

Doctor of Philosophy - Christian Counseling

The Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Counseling program builds upon the Doctor of Christian Counseling degree to further develop the candidate’s understanding and application of the advanced principles of Christian counseling through intense clinical study and observation. The Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Counseling degree (Ph.D.C.C.) is a 35-credit hour program above the Doctor of Christian Counseling level.

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Credit Hours: 35+ Above Doctor of Christian                                        Counseling

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Estimated Time of Completion: 5 Years

D. C. Counseling

Doctor of Philosophy - Theology

The Doctor of Philosophy in Theology program builds upon the Doctor of Theology degree to develop the candidate’s understanding of advanced doctrinal applications through intense clinical research and study. The Doctor of Philosophy in Theology degree (Ph.D.) is a 35-credit hour program above the Doctor of Theology level.

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Credit Hours: 35+ Above Doctor of Theology

                            95 Total

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Estimated Time of Completion: 5 Years

D. P. Theology

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1. Complete the application and submit required forms.

2. Pay the application fee and/or form fees. 

3. Watch for your acceptance email. When accepted, you’ll receive an email with your login and next-step instructions to start your program.



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