Ministry

Education That Prepares You for Ministry

The Doctor of Ministry (DMin) program is designed for current and future leaders who seek a professional degree with opportunities for research, teaching, and expanded ministry impact. This degree combines intensive academic study with applied courses where students implement what they learn in ministry settings. Learn from and connect with faculty mentors who bring both academic expertise and decades of practical ministry experience.

Choose from the Biblical Preaching Concentration, Christian Leadership Concentration, Christian Ministry Concentration, or Great Commission Concentration to specialize in the area of your interest.

Why NGU?

At North Greenville University, you will grow academically and spiritually to become the transformational leader God has uniquely called you to be. All courses are taught from a Christ-centered perspective, integrating faith and learning. Wherever you are, NGU is here to help you reach your academic and professional goals.

Two Starts a Year

Begin in August or January in our 32-hour DMin degree at North Greenville University consisting of 11 courses. These courses are divided into the categories of doctoral seminars, applied ministry experience, and research project and methodology. 

Students begin the program by completing four semesters of courses, which consist of one one-week intensive and an online practicum. During their third semester in the program, DMin students also need to take the course in research methods. In the final year, students focus on their dissertation and ministry projects.

Example Course Sequence

If you would like to complete your DMin degree in the suggested time frame of three years, then we recommend taking a full-time load of courses each term in the following order:

First and Second Years

• Evangelism and Missions
• Applied Ministry Experience in Evangelism and Missions
• Discipleship and Spiritual Formation
• Applied Ministry Experience in Discipleship and Spiritual Formation
• Christian Leadership
• Applied Ministry Experience in Christian Leadership
• Church Revitalization
• Applied Ministry Experience in Church Revitalization
• Research Methods and Project Proposal Workshop

Third Year

• Doctor of Ministry Project and Project Report Writing
• Doctor of Ministry Project and Project Report Writing II

Cost of Attendance

Because you deserve to make informed decisions, we make all program costs and associated fees easy to find. See our Tuition and Fees Charts to learn more about our program costs. For more details on ways to save for your degree, reach out to our Financial Aid office at NGU Central and visit our Graduate Financial Aid page to review available scholarship options.