Doctor's degree Ministry - Payne Theological Seminary

Doctor's degree Ministry from Payne Theological Seminary is a Campus Ph.D Religious Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. Payne Theological Seminary is honored to partner with Bakke Graduate University of Seattle, Washington to offer the Doctor of Ministry degree . This degree offers the only doctoral curriculum in the United States to combine an African American perspective and a global Christian context, with special emphasis on ministry in urban centers. The Doctor of Ministry is the terminal professional degree in ministerial education. The three-year program is designed for persons in full time ministry who have completed their Master of Divinity degree and wish to further their education. The program features modular teaching, with one year of modules (called ?Overtures? by Bakke Graduate University) in global Christianity and ministry in the African American context. The modules, lasting approximately two weeks, are offered semi-annually, and require assignments to be completed in between. At least one module will be taught in Africa. In addition to completing the two modules, candidates will take four week-long intensive courses. These courses will be offered in a variety of settings, including the campus of Payne, New York City and online. The degree is accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools which is recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Doctor of Ministry degree is a professional ministry degree . Because ministry cannot be done in a vacuum, but rather is always practiced in community, the Payne/BGU program involves the learning context of each candidate in their educational process: The cost of the Doctor of Ministry program is affordable at $500.00 per credit hour. The Doctor of Ministry program is a 40 credit hour program. Unfortunately, we do not offer financial aid assistance for our students. 1. Candidates will recruit a site learning team to read and discuss all written assignments 2. The dissertation/ministry project will include implementation and evaluation of an aspect of the candidate?s ministry . 3. Payne brings its tradition of African American ministry and witness to the program. Bakke Graduate University brings its strength of Global Urban Ministry to the program. 4. Candidates will be a part of an ongoing design team to strengthen the vision of the Doctor of Ministry program. The Payne Theological Seminary faculty provides a rich interdisciplinary approach to theological education and has a proven track record of mentoring men and women for leadership in ministry . View more details on Payne Theological Seminary . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Religious Studies courses.