Doctor of Ministry

The degree is offered in two phases:

1. Master of Professional Ministry (MPM) – Foundation Phase (AQF level 9)
2. Doctor of Ministry (DMin) – Research Project Phase (AQF level 10)

The program is designed to enable women and men to study in an area that is related to their ministry interest as well as to undertake significant and original research that is related to their vocation. The first phase of the program is conducted through the MPM in which students complete three units (AQF level 9) in an area of their interest; along with ‘Introduction to Research Methods’; plus, they prepare for their major project through ‘Research Methods for Ministry Practitioners’. Throughout this award, students join a cohort of colleagues and contribute to a ministry portfolio. Having satisfactorily completed the MPM, students gain entry to the second phase, the DMin, where they undertake a research project. This major project is approximately 40,000-50,000 words long and is an important opportunity to contribute to ministry advancement and knowledge. The combined MPM-DMin program is intended for theology and non-theology graduates who are engaged in leadership positions in churches, denominations, mission agencies, para-church agencies and non-church agencies and institutions, where people desire to enhance their professional development through learning and research. Graduates with a Doctor of Ministry have already been employed in significant positions of strategic contribution as well as teaching pastoral, practical theology and missions courses at theological colleges, Bible colleges, and seminaries in Australia and overseas. This program is ideal, advanced, ongoing professional development for thought leaders.