The Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) degree provides the opportunity for persons who hold the Master of Divinity degree and have engaged in ministerial leadership to enhance the practice of ministry.

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The goals of the degree include:

• Provide an advanced understanding of the nature and purpose of ministry
• Enhance competencies in pastoral analysis and ministerial skills
• Integrate understanding and skills into the theologically reflective practice of ministry
• Provide new knowledge about the practice of ministry and continued growth in spiritual maturity

Admission Requirements: Download Application

• Professional leadership responsibilities in a ministry setting
• An ATS-approved M.Div. degree or equivalent with a cumulative grade-point average in the Master's-level program of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Experience and competence in ministry, normally within a minimum of three years of full-time experience following completion of the M.Div. degree or its equivalent
• Essay(s) addressing the proposed area for study

Degree Requirements at Perkins School of Theology

Total of 27 credit hours:

• Core Seminar (6 hours)
• Four Electives (12 hours)
• Two Project Seminars (3 hours)
• Research/Writing Project (6 hours)

PST/TTC D.Min. Program

Perkins Grants are available to defray the cost of tuition and fees for eligible students entering the Singapore Program in June 2012 at Trinity Theological College.

Applications for Summer 2012 Admission:

• Final Deadline for application is June 11, 2012 
  with priority consideration for applications submitted by May 1, 2012 
• Transcript(s) of undergraduate and graduate work
• Letters of Recommendation
• Essay(s)
• $50 Application Fee is waived for Singapore Program
• Results of TOEFL Exam (if previous academic work in language other than English)  

Summer 2012 – Core Classes at TTC Singapore 

• DM9370 – Person and Role of Minister
• DM9380 – Practical Theology
• July 23 - August 3, 2012 

January 2013 – Offerings at SMU Dallas

• Two Electives
• Topic Seminar I

Spring 2013

• Directed study through distance technology

 Summer 2013 – at TTC Singapore

• Final Elective
• Topic Seminar II  

Fall 2013/Spring 2014

• Practicum (DM 9396) and Project (DM 9398) are completed by student in context in the 2011-2012 Academic Year
• Anticipated Graduation May 2014

Anticipated Tuition and Fees for 2012-2013 (financial aid available)

These costs do not include books, travel, lodging, visa costs, and other expenses.
Tuition and fees rates for 2012-2013 are set in December 2011.

• $755.00 per hour (tuition)
• $98.50 per hour (fees)

Contact Information:
Rev. Gary B. MacDonald
Director, Advanced Ministerial Studies
214.768.3161
Fax: 214.768.2117
gmacdona@smu.edu

• The SMU International Office has advised that D.Min. students from Singapore will need to supply information to the university for J-1 Short Term Scholar Visas applications
• Housing is generally in area hotels at discounted rates