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Overview

The Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) represents the highest professional degree in the practice of ministry. It builds on education received through the Master of Divinity and on experience gained in the practice of ministry. The Doctor of Ministry offered by C.P. Haggard Graduate School of Theology focuses on spiritual formation and ministry leadership. It helps students grow personally and spiritually, develop cutting-edge skills and competence in the practice of ministry, and make scholarly contributions to the field of ministry practice.

Note: An M.Div. or an M.Div. equivalent from an ATS-accredited institution is required. Learn more about admission requirements.

Benefits and Distinctives

  • Builds on and develops the professional competence in ministry achieved in the M.Div. Program.
  • Requires students to showcase specific skills in a specialized area of ministry related to the student’s personal experience and interest through research and writing at both the theoretical and practical levels.
  • Allows for concentrated classroom experience involving significant interaction with a faculty instructor in a peer-learning, seminar format.
  • Learn the theory and practice of personal spiritual formation.
  • Develop habits for continued spiritual growth.
  • Gain knowledge of leadership development and styles, and learn how to apply it to ministry.
  • Study historical and contemporary church movements and reflect on today’s concerns in the practice of ministry.
  • Contribute to the greater Christian community through completion of a written doctoral project.
  • Ideal for pastors with an M.Div. and ministry experience

Learn more about the program and our faculty.

Accreditation

C.P. Haggard Graduate School of Theology is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). Azusa Pacific University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

University Reputation

Azusa Pacific University held its place for the second year in the most prestigious category of the U.S.News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges 2009, ranking in the third tier of the national category. Additionally, for the first time, APU ranked ninth among the best up-and-coming national universities. Previously, APU was ranked in the top 25 schools within the Western Universities-Master’s category, enjoying prominent placement and recognition for outstanding first-year and service-learning programs.

According to Diverse Issues in Higher Education magazine, APU ranked number 6 in the nation in awarding the most master’s degrees to Hispanics. In addition, The Princeton Review included APU as 1 of 120 colleges in the 2009 Best in the West category.

Note: This information is current for the 2009-10 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Please refer to the current Academic Catalog for the most current and controlling information. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.