BECOME A BETTER
SHEPHERD WITH THE
DOCTOR OF MINISTRY
BECOME A BETTER SHEPHERD WITH THE DOCTOR OF MINISTRY
At Phoenix Seminary, we major in the majors of biblical studies and systematic theology, and our Doctor of Ministry reflects our commitment to training pastors and ministry leaders who know God’s word and who can apply it faithfully in ministry. Prepare with us for a more excellent, biblically and theologically robust ministry.
Introducing the New Phoenix Seminary D.Min.

Biblically Focused
We believe that the word of God creates better practical ministry. Our D.Min. core curriculum focuses on taking you deeper in the text and in theology to help you build a more faithful ministry.

Cohort Based
In the D.Min. program, you’ll learn, study, and fellowship alongside a group of like-minded shepherds through the duration of your degree. You’ll build a network of co-laborers who will push you, encourage you, and teach you beyond just your D.Min. courses.

Practical
Our motto is scholarship with a shepherd's heart, and we take that seriously. This program is for mature and experienced ministers. Your course work, papers, and final project will help you answer practical questions directly related to your ministry context.
Build a more theologically driven ministry under theologically driven mentors.
The D.Min. program at Phoenix Seminary features our residential faculty and will also include expert shepherds and scholars during your coursework.
Below are some of the professors you can expect to study with at Phoenix Seminary.
Check back later for updates on guest professors who will teach in the program.
Course Work
Class Type
Cohort based including three trips to campus per year
Next Start Date
Summer 2022
Concentrations
Pastoral Leadership and Biblical and Theological Studies
Accreditation
ATS Commission on Accrediting and Higher Learning Commission
Advanced Exegesis (4 hours)
Building on master’s level work in exegesis, this course emphasizes the use of genre, literary analysis, and exegetical contextualization for robust exegesis for preaching and teaching. Special attention is given to difficult genre and text collections.
Advanced Systematic Theology (4 hours)
This course teaches theological method, contextualization, and theological assessment of and application to ministry contexts. Special attention is given to contemporary theological issues and to neglected aspects of classical theology.
Advanced Homiletics (4 hours)
Building on the student’s past education and experience, this course focuses on building depth and clarity in preaching. Extensive attention is given to preaching the various genre of Scripture as well as the rigorous process of contextualization and application.
Biblical Theology (4 hours)
Building on exegesis and systematic theology basics, this course explores biblical theology method, the relationship between biblical theology, systematic theology, and exegesis, and concentrates on the application of biblical theology to ministry.
Each D.Min. cohort features two courses that allow for specialization in an area of study. Below is an example of a concentration course for the pastoral leadership cohort beginning in the fall of 2021.
Example: Effective Pastoral Leadership (4 hours)
This 4 hour class is designed to help each student to better understand his/her own spiritual life, giftedness and calling to pastoral leadership. It will focus on improving leadership skills and building strong leadership teams. Students will learn principles of servant leadership and examine how to apply those principles in the local church or other ministry settings.
The doctoral project is designed to involve the student in practical ministry research. The project allows the student to select a specific aspect of ministry to build or strengthen with robust biblical theological analysis, contextualization, and leadership. The subject, length and form of the project are determined by the director of the D.Min. program and the project supervisor. Prerequisites: Successful completion of the 16 hours of core courses and 8 hours of concentration course, and approval of the topic by the director of the D.Min. program and the project supervisor.
Additional Information
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