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What’s the Difference Between a DMin and a PhD?

Posted on December 1, 2020January 4, 2022 by ptsblog

People often wonder what makes a Doctor of Ministry different from a PhD. Perhaps they’re considering pursuing a DMin or PhD and want to make sure they have all the facts straight. Here are some of the primary differences, with a special emphasis on the PTS Doctor of Ministry program. Two Hallmarks of a DMin…

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What Doctor of Ministry Focus is Right For Me?

Posted on December 6, 2019January 4, 2022 by ptsblog

What Doctor of Ministry Focus area at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary makes the most sense for you? One of the distinctive features of the Doctor of Ministry Program at Pittsburgh Seminary is the variety of different focus areas. Passion, purpose, and plan are three important elements in determining the best DMin focus area for you. First…

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Why Get a DMin?

Posted on November 12, 2019January 4, 2022 by ptsblog

Many pastors sense that the church they were trained to serve and the church they encounter each day are two different universes. Things change. Change is part of life. Yet change in the church over the last two decades has been phenomenal. Even disorienting. Some of us adapt to change easily. For others, it’s really…

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