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doctor of ministry (Leadership)
The
d.min. (Leadership)
is designed to develop
your knowledge, theoretical clarity and compe-
tence in the profession and practice of ministry
through lifelong learning in leadership. It is a popu-
lar option for pastors and church staff, as well as
those involved in other organizations.
core (12 semester hours)
MIN 9431 Spiritual Mentoring
RES 9400 Doctoral Research Methods
RES 9900 Professional Research Project (6)
concentration (9 semester hours)
3 courses from LDR
free electives (9 semester hours)
3 courses from any content area
doctor of ministry (member care)
The
d.min. (member care)
equips professionals
who have demonstrated skill in providing ministeri-
al and/or therapeutic care for missionaries. It uses
multi-disciplinary training tools to equip you as a
Mission Support Services Specialist serving in an
organizational setting or as a Clinical Counseling
Specialist (requires licensure) focusing on clinical
needs of missionaries in the global arena. It uses a
cohort-based model to build professional relation-
ships and encourage in-depth peer mentoring.
core (12 semester hours)
MIN 9431 Spiritual Mentoring
RES 9400 Doctoral Research Methods
RES 9900 Professional Research Project (6)
concentration (12 semester hours)
CNC 6440 Organizational Member Care
Services
CNC 9474 Clinical Applications in Member
Care
CNC 9541 Career Dynamics and Trends in
Missions
CNC 9571 Home Life Enhancement Skills
free electives (6 semester hours)
2 courses from any content area
doctor of ministry (military chaplaincy)
The
d.min. (military chaplaincy)
is designed to
assist you in developing a higher level of expertise
in your ministry to men and women in the armed
forces. The coursework and training you receive in
the Basic and Advanced Chaplaincy programs of
the U.S. Army or equivalent courses as a chaplain
in other branches of the U.S. Military count toward
your degree at CIU SSM. Of the 30 semester
hours required for the degree, you may transfer in
up to 12 semester hours from your chaplaincy
training.
core (12 semester hours)
MIN 9431 Spiritual Mentoring
RES 9400 Doctoral Research Methods
RES 9900 Professional Research Project (6)
free electives (18 semester hours)
6 courses from any content area
doctor of ministry (missions)
The
d.min. (missions)
is designed for those with
significant experience in cross-cultural ministry. It
builds on your previous studies and ministry expe-
riences in order to attain higher levels of compe-
tency. It advances your knowledge of the
foundations of and current developments in mis-
sions, deepens your understanding of God’s pur-
poses, acknowledges your personal calling and
purpose in God’s mission, improves your skills for
achieving assigned responsibilities and develops
your personal and moral integrity.
core (12 semester hours)
MIN 9431 Spiritual Mentoring
RES 9400 Doctoral Research Methods
RES 9900 Professional Research Project (6)
concentration (9 semester hours)
MIS 9531 Missiological Reflections
Doctor of Ministry Concentrations
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