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Purpose

The Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) degree is an in-ministry professional degree that is practical in its orientation and seeks to advance the understanding and practice of ministry. This takes place in part through a critical self-assessment of one’s current ministry within the context of a theological understanding of ministry. The program is designed to stimulate participants toward excellence in the practice of ministry with the goal of strengthening the church or ministry in which the candidate has been called to serve, as well as the church at large. It is a degree that is specifically designed to enhance the participant’s capability in the professional ministry to which God has called him or her. Therefore, although the degree will advance the individual in knowledge and academic learning, it will do so emphasizing the application of that knowledge to the student’s ministry setting.

Program Goals

It is the purpose of this degree program to stimulate the participant to discover new levels of excellence in ministry. This degree will integrate theological knowledge and the practice of ministry, better equipping the participants as practicing theologians for the 21st century. Through course work, study, theological reflection, and peer and faculty interaction, the individual will advance towards a synthesis of theory and practice in a meaningful research thesis-project.

This program encourages and welcomes men and women of all denominations and ministries so that the learning experience might be enriched and so that students’ might be strengthened through the interaction of a variety of traditions.

The goals of the program include: 1. To advance the practice of ministry.

2. To evaluate and advance professional goals in vocational ministry by the development of a mature philosophy and theology of ministry, which informs the practice of ministry.

3. To demonstrate advanced competence in ministry through a supervised development and implementation of a thesis-project related to Christian ministry. 4. To advance knowledge of the practice of ministry by making a useful contribution

to the literature of professional church-related ministry.

Admission

1. The admission process comprises two elements:

a. A statement which clarifies the applicant’s academic, motivational, and professional admissibility to the program; and,

b. A church, ministry, or denominational commendation of the applicant’s candidacy, indicating support for his or her participation throughout the program.

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For application forms, visit the Admissions section of www.AcadiaDiv.ca.

2. Normally, applicants for admission to the D.Min. program should have three years of ministry experience, preferably following the completion of the M.Div. degree or its educational equivalent, and should have served at least one year in their present ministry position at the time of application.

3. Normally, an interview (usually by phone) with the Director of the program will be required of all candidates for admission.

Program Requirements

The D.Min. program offers a high level of flexibility both in its focus and in its implementation. Participants may, through electives, directed studies, transfer credits, and the thesis-project, focus on a special area of interest.

The program consists of 33 credit hours of course work plus a thesis:

Course Work Credit Hours _{per Course} # of Courses _Required Total Credit _Hours

Orientation 1 1 1

Ministry Mentoring and Reflection

3 1 3

Ministry electives 3 4 12

Biblical Studies electives 3 2 6

Theology electives 3 2 6 Research Methodology 2 1 2 Comprehensive Evaluation 3 1 3 Sub-Total 12 33 Thesis 12 Total 45

A Cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.00 (on a 4.00 point scale) must be achieved for candidates to be eligible to receive the D.Min. degree. No course with a grade of less than B- (2.67) may be presented for the degree.

Areas of Concentration

This degree requires all participants to take two core courses in both Biblical Studies and Theology. In addition, each student can choose a specific area of focus based on his or her personal ministry interests. Areas of focus for recent graduates have included: pastoral care, evangelism, church growth, church renewal, preaching, worship, spiritual formation, chaplaincy, counselling, and leadership. These or other concentrations in ministry may be explored within the program through:

a. Ministry elective courses, offered on campus;

b. Directed Studies, under the supervision of persons, approved by the Director, who are qualified and experienced in the fields of special focus;

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c. Transfer credits, from other ATS-approved doctoral programs or university graduate programs, provided these are approved by the Director in advance; or d. Arrow Leadership Ministries. Acadia is the only Canadian seminary to have

established a doctoral-level relationship with Arrow Leadership Ministries (ALM), an excellent leadership training program for approved participants between the ages of 25 and 40. This two-year program carries four ministry elective credits in the Acadia program, and ALM and ADC share responsibility in the joint- appointment of ADC Ministry Mentors and ALM Mentors. Students may be in both programs simultaneously, although the Arrow program most easily fits the D.Min. program after the completion of one year in the D.Min.

Course Planning For Completion in Four Years

Normally, the Doctor of Ministry takes four years to complete. Students who are on sabbatical may choose to accelerate their program. Students may also choose to extend their program beyond the four years. The statute of limitations for the degree is a maximum of six years. Students normally spend two to four weeks on campus each year.

The following is a typical program sequence, which is recommended, but not required.

Fall Winter Spring

YEAR ONE

On campus At home On campus

Orientation Ministry Mentoring and

Reflection Biblical Studies elective Ministry elective Theology elective

YEAR TWO

On campus At home On campus

Ministry elective Ministry elective or directed study

Biblical Studies elective Theology elective YEAR THREE

On campus At home At home

Ministry elective

Preparation of draft chapter of thesis and

papers for Comprehensive Evaluation Comprehensive Evaluation Research Methodology YEAR FOUR

At home At home Graduation

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