Doctor of Ministry

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New cohort groups begin every two to three years. Applications are now being accepted for the following focus groups. 

Parish Focus - Pittsburgh, July 2012

Eastern Christian Focus, May 2013

Science & Theology Focus, June 2013

Reformed Christian Spirituality, June 2014

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Applications for the Doctor of Ministry degree are submitted to the director of the Doctor of Ministry Program. A Master of Divinity from an accredited seminary or divinity school is required for admission to the program along with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicants are required to have completed a minimum of three years in active ministry following the receipt of the M.Div. Please visit the Doctor of Ministry ADMISSIONS to apply.  Applications are accepted for all programs on a continuing basis.

Managing Change in a Changing World

Pastoral ministry remains a vital and necessary vocation in a changing church and in a changing world. The Doctor of Ministry program is designed to advance the general practice of ministry in its many forms or to advance expertise in a specialized area of ministerial practice.

The goals of the Doctor of Ministry course of study include:

• growth in understanding the nature and purpose of ministry;
• the ability to integrate theological insights and ministerial practices in relation to contemporary cultural contexts; and
• the ability to engage in a research methodology appropriate to the context of ministry and pastoral leadership.

Five Focuses

The Doctor of Ministry Program offers five focus areas with new cohort groups beginning every two to three years:

• Science & Theology
• Parish
• Reformed
• Reformed Christian Spirituality
• Eastern Christian

Candidates who enroll in a focus during a particular term remain together for the required courses of the program. This assures a high level of collegiality and trust and facilitates the peer learning which is essential to the program. Seminars normally meet for two week sessions. Depending on the focus, these sessions are most often in January and June, January and August, or May and August.

Thirty (36) credit hours of course work are required for graduation, including a doctoral project.  

D.Min. in Pictures 

Photo Gallery:  Reformed Christian Spirituality Cohort

Contact

For more information, please contact the Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program:

The Rev. Susan Kendall, Ph.D.
616 North Highland Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
412-924-1421
skendall@pts.edu