Doctor of Ministry
The Doctor of Ministry (DMin) program is designed for Christian ministers who actively involved in local churches and organizations to gain advanced training in theological education for ministry and missions, applicable strategies, and practical implications. The goal of this program is to enhance the students' understanding of the ministry, advance their capacity for research, skills in leadership and integrative knowledge in the practice of the varied ministries such as preaching, teaching, pastoral care, administration, mission, and other forms of ministries and improve their personal growth in the conduct of their profession.
Students with recognized Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree or their educational equivalencies, which will be determined by the institution, shall be admitted in the program. At least (5) years of ministerial experiences after completion of MDiv are required for admission.
Course Requirements
| New Testament | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NT 801 | New Testament | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Old Testament | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| OT 801 | OLD Testament | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Christian Theology | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CT 801 | Public Theology | 3 |
| CT 802 | Interfaith Dialogue and World Religion | 3 |
| Total | 6 |
| Missiology | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MS 802 | Theology of Mission in 21st Century | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Church History | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CH 801 | Baptist Belief and Practice | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Education Ministry | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EM 801 | Christian Education | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Practical Theology | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PT 801 | Pastoral Care and Counseling: (IDPs, Chaplaincy Drug Addiction, Alcoholism, Pre-Marital Sex and Child Abuse) | 3 |
| PT 802 | Spiritual/Transformational Leadership | 3 |
| PT 803 | Effective Preaching | 3 |
| Total | 9 |
| Elective: 1 | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | 3 |
| - | - | 3 |
| Total | 6 |
| All Departments | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AA 801 | Research Methodology (qualitative or quantitative) | 3 |
| AA 802 | Colloquium | 3 |
| AA 803 | Research | 6 |
| Total | 12 |
Program Requirements
- All student must attend the program orientation class in the first day of the first semester.
- All students must attend at least two seminars during their school years.
- Total 48 credits of coursework is required.
- Duration is minimum of three (3) years and a maximum of five (5) years.
- Research proposal should submit in the second semester of the second year.
- Each paper should not be less than (80-100) pages.
- All the above research papers should be written with academic abilities and performances.
Notes
- Colloquium will be conducted by KTCS Academic Affair or Academic Dean.
- Each student must present his/her research proposal (introduction Chapter) in the colloquium proved by Supervisor.