Additional Degree Requirements
Transfer Credit
Because of the specialized nature of the program, transfer credit must be evaluated by the director of the D.Min. Program. A maximum of six semester units of doctoral-level work which have been completed within the past eight years will be allowed as transfer credit.
Full-time Status
Full-time status in the D.Min. Program is 8 units per term. Students who enroll in at least 4 units are considered to be half time.
Time Limit for Degree Completion
A maximum of 16 units of course work may be completed during one calendar year, requiring a minimum of two years for completion of all required course work. The written doctoral project may be completed in the third year. The minimum time required for completing the program is three years, and the maximum time allowed is seven years from the time of enrollment.
Advancement to Candidacy
Students will be considered for candidacy for the Doctor of Ministry after satisfactory completion of 16 units of course work (minimum of 3.0 GPA in all course work with no grade less than B-, satisfactory completion of two doctoral project seminars, approval of the student’s doctoral project proposal by the director and the D.Min. committee, and an interview with the director. Final approval for candidacy is granted by the D.Min. committee.
Written Project
Students will demonstrate academic and practical learning through completion of a major written project. They will conduct research and develop and write their project in a ministry practice field of interest. Ordinarily the project will be a minimum of 100 pages and a maximum of 250 pages in length. Complete information on the doctoral project process and standards is available from the Office of the Doctor of Ministry.
