Leadership & Spiritual Formation
At a Glance:
Doctor of Ministry - Leadership & Spiritual Formation Track
| Semester hours | 36 |
| Average Completion Time | 3 years |
| Cost per credit | $473 per hour; $1,300 (for each face-to-face retreat)* (financial aid available) |
| Accreditation | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; Association of Theological Schools (ATS) |
| Location | Online, with face-to-face retreats in Cannon Beach, Ore. |
| Application Deadline | Rolling application deadline; apply now for next start date |
*All stated financial information is subject to change.
Nourish the soul for sustainable ministry.
The Leadership and Spiritual Formation Doctor of Ministry (DMin) program operates out of the conviction that leadership in the kingdom of God only occurs through lives that are rightly related to Jesus Christ.
The Leadership and Spiritual Formation DMin program features an approach to academics that focuses on enriching both your leadership skills and spiritual life. As such, it fosters a learning atmosphere that encourages personal transformation in order to become an effective spiritual leader.
Learn more about the program
- Program overview (see below)
- Program Delivery Model (see below)
- Costs and fees
Getting Started:
Program Overview
Objectives
The Leadership and Spiritual Formation DMin degree is designed to engage ministry professionals in the integration of their experience with new knowledge, research and reflection.
The primary goals of the degree are to:
- Nurture advanced biblical and theological reflection rooted in the tradition of the faith community
- Deepen spiritual and moral authenticity with God, self and others
- Enhance competencies for wise servant leadership
- Equip Christian leaders for sustainable, healthy ministry in the church
Program Phases
Participation in the Leadership and Spiritual Formation DMin program can be broken into three phases:
- Application and enrollment
- Completion of the coursework
- Production of the dissertation
Application Deadline
- Rolling application deadline; apply now for the next start date
Program Delivery Model
Cohort-based
The Leadership and Spiritual Formation DMin track organizes students into groups of 8-12 that journey together through the entire program. A new cohort launches each academic year.Two cohorts meet each semester at the same time at the face-to-face (F2F) Retreats. As a consequence, each cohort will get to know the cohorts ahead and behind them.
Online Interaction
The online component is central to the curricular structure of the program. Community is established during the face-to-face experiences and enhanced through synchronous and asynchronous online interaction. Learning takes place in the context of student-to-student exchange.
Retreats
Students meet face to face for a retreat of 10 days in each module. This contact time is intended to allow sufficient space for spiritually formative experiences, not just academics. While students meet for class with each of their instructors, they also follow a daily rhythm of prayer with their cohorts under the direction of the Spiritual Director, fellowship around meals, and time away for reflection. Learn more...