Doctorate

STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

All students are expected to live a life that adorns the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Program Requirements

(32 Semester Hours)

You must be a graduate of an approved Masters Degree program in Religion, Theology, Ministry or Biblical Studies with at least a 3.0 GPA to enter this program. Students have up to a year to complete this program. There are 8 courses in this program, which is designed for the advanced learner who desires to assume a leadership role in ministry.

Students will have 3 questions per course to be answered with at least 300 words each and must complete a 20,000 word thesis at the end of the program.
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GRADING SCALE

We use the Pass/Fail option for graduate students. A through C will be passing grades and D through F will be failing grades.

Subject Areas

Spiritual Life
Counseling
Leadership
Theology

TUITION

Correspondence

$75.00 - per course

$600.00 - full tuition

Classroom

$100.00 - per course

$800.00 - full tuition

Honorary Doctorate Degree

Ask about our Honorary Doctorate Degrees which are available for qualified candidates at least 45 years of age, with 20 plus of verifiable experience in ministry or missions. Contact us if you would like to be considered or if you would like to nominate or recommend someone for consideration.

$295.00 - By Mail

(check with us on pricing for conducting services in person)

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Doctorate Degree in Ministry

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click here to find out about our two new Doctorate Degree programs in Christian Counseling and Christian Education.

(available by correspondence or in the classroom only)

Our Doctorate Degree in Ministry is our premiere course of study, which is designed for those who are called into the areas of... Apostleship or Church Planting. It is for seasoned ministers and leaders within the Body of Christ, who are active in establishing ministries, church planting, training or overseeing ministries. It consists of 8 courses in the following subject areas: Spiritual Life, Counseling, Leadership and Theology.
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UNIT ONE

Dynamics of Spiritual Life

This course gives a history of spiritual renewals in light of biblical models. Isolating the elements of live orthodoxy,and proposes a comprehensive approach to renewal. It also looks at such practical issues as renewal of the local congregation, the ways revivals go wrong, the evangelical thrust toward church unity, and Christian approaches to the arts and to social concern. It helps the student in efforts to revitalize the church.

Making Friends and Making Them Count

This course explores the art of friendship, it discusses what attracts one person to another, how self-concept affects relationships, how people form first impressions, and what ingredients make for lasting friendships.

The World Religions

This course provides an excellent introduction to religions of the world. Each faith is clearly and objectively described along with its history, scriptures, worship, beliefs, and practices.

Biblical Basis of Christian Counseling

This course will guide you to a practical, working knowledge of Scripture and the basics of the Christian faith - the core of what Christian counselors must know to be truly effective in helping others.

UNIT TWO

Leadership Challenge

This course is based upon learning from leaders at all levels--and shows how "regular people" can make a huge, positive difference in their organizations. It is written in a way that can help executives, mid-managers, first-line supervisors, project leaders--and even individual contributors--better understand how they can lead--and be able to immediately apply what they have learned in their work.

Christian Spirituality

This course brings together scholars representing Lutheran, Reformed, Wesleyan, Pentecostal, and contemplative positions to debate sanctification and spirituality, so that the student will have a wide range of views and understanding of the topic of sanctification.

A Theology of Liberation

This course provides a powerful, compassionate and radical look at liberation theology, which mixes politics and religion in an explicit manner. It invites students examine the agenda of this theology as it relates to giving "good news to the poor", and redeeming God's people from bondage.

Effective Biblical Counseling

This course will show you how to help people achieve obedience and character growth in their lives, and establish a sense of personal worth and security along the way.

"Where Vision Becomes Mission"