Doctor of Ministry The Doctor of Ministry is a thirty-hour advanced professional degree designed to enhance the practice of ministry and leadership in the church and other public settings. It is available to persons who hold the M.Div. degree or a comparable degree, who have worked in a ministerial context for at least three years after earning the first graduate theological degree, and who continue in the tasks and responsibilities of ministry during the course of their doctoral study. The D.Min. offers opportunities for professional, spiritual, intellectual, and personal growth through the rigorous academic study of theology, careful contextual analysis, and deepened engagement with the Spirit in the world. In a community of co-learners, the D.Min. helps practitioners engage the complex issues they face every day by developing capacities for theological reflection, creative leadership, and critical awareness of the important issues that demand prophetic witness. The degree is suitable for pastors, chaplains, leaders of faith-based and non-profit agencies, religious educators, spiritual directors, and others who are called to transformational, spiritually-informed leadership in the world. Curriculum Students may choose one of three tracks in which to concentrate for the Doctor of Ministry: The Transforming Spirituality concentration is designed for persons who seek advanced study in contemporary spirituality and who wish to enhance their capacities for transformational spiritual leadership with persons and communities. The Chaplaincy Reimagined concentration is designed for persons discerning a vocational interest in chaplaincy and who wish to equip themselves to pursue career opportunities in chaplaincy and for experienced chaplains who seek to further enhance their practice of ministry in diverse chaplaincy settings The Leadership for Justice concentration is designed for spiritual leaders in diverse contexts who seek to enhance their capacities for effective leadership toward institutional and social change in diverse contexts. There are four required courses (total of 9 credit hours) common to all D.Min. students and each concentration includes two additional required courses (total of 6 credit hours) specific to the concentration. The remainder of coursework (9 credit hours) is filled through electives. Each student is required to complete either a final project or a thesis (6 credit hours). Delivery Brite's D.Min. program is offered in a hybrid format. Students are required to take two seminars in person, on the Brite/TCU campus in Fort Worth, during the first year of enrollment (offered as one-week intensives in October and in May). The courses "Introduction to Research Methods" and "Developing a D.Min. Project or Thesis" are offered online. Beyond that, students may choose from a variety of online and in-person course offerings as they are available to complete the degree (see chart above for examples of courses offered). Tuition and Fees The total tuition cost for the three-year program is $13,200, which is split into six equal payments of $2,200. After the first three years, there is a modest continuing fee ($375 per semester) until completion of the degree. Accepting Applications for Fall 2024 Apply Now