Course variations

Course summary

This program is an advanced professional degree designed for clergy and lay leaders who have a Master of Divinity degree or its equivalent, which means a Bachelor of Divinity or a 90-credit Master's Degree in theological studies. While the degree builds on a foundation in general theological studies, its over-arching objective is to foster creative practical and scholarly education to address the degree program's threefold purpose: To provide a program of studies where experienced religious leaders can engage complex issues related to their vocation while drawing upon theological and theoretical resources, To deepen creative reflection, spiritual formation and scholarship in an area of specialization of ministry, To inspire reflective practitioners who embody and encourage daring and collaborative leadership in communities of faith and other ministry settings.

Program modules

The program modules are as follows: Phase I Doctor of Ministry Seminar: Scholarship in Ministry, 800-level Electives (4: 12 credits). Phase II Doctor of Ministry Seminar: Research in Ministry, 800-level Electives (2: 6 credits), Candidacy Review, Project Proposal (no credit), Begin Project (4 credits overall). Phase III Doctor of Ministry Seminar: Writing Complete Project and Defense (see above; 4 credits overall), Research Conference.

Entry requirement for international students

Students should have obtained M.Div.degree or equivalent degree from a college or university accredited by the relevant regional accrediting association, at least three years in ministry subsequent to the first graduate theological degree, and an ability to maintain a 3.3 cumulative average. In addition to this they need to secure a minimum TOEFL score of 550 for paper based; 213 for computer-based; 79 for internet-based.

Qualification

Doctoral

Awarding body

Andover Newton Theological School

Department name

Andover Newton Theological School