
Purpose
The Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) Degree with a Leadership Focus is a 3-year program that provides an opportunity for seasoned men and women to reflect biblically, historically, theologically, and theoretically on their leadership practice in the 21st century. Faithful, effective, and strategic responses to the spiritual, ethical and formational challenges confronting Christian communities and organizations in a media saturated, politically divisive, and culturally diverse context will be pursued.
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Program Learning Outcomes
Through the infusion of the 7 Core Competencies, each student is expected to:
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PLO 1: Integrate advanced and contextually relevant biblical and theological knowledge into one's ministry and/or vocation.
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PLO 2: Present biblically-faithful and historically-informed perspectives on contemporary faith, science, ethics, social-cultural issues, and church-state relations.
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PLO 3: Formulate and lead ministry plans to address the world mental health crisis through an integration of theology, spirituality, and psychology
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PLO 4: Analyze seminal texts and formulate and discuss ideas and conclusions logically, critically, and at an advanced level in oral, written, and media formats.
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PLO 5: Demonstrate ministry practice and program development/implementation skills conducive to the integration of spiritual renewal and redemptive human flourishing for all persons.
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PLO 6: Demonstrate Christian leadership skills which integrate faith and integrity and creatively respond to local and global challenges and opportunities in church, community, and marketplace.
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PLO 7: Implement a spiritual development and formation plan that integrates self-knowledge, ministry gifts, and contextual support resources for ministry and vocational excellence.
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PLO 8: Design and implement a well-researched ministry program and intervention and communicate its results and insights for the benefit of others.
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PLO 9: Design a personal model of strategic organizational leadership practices for contemporary churches and/or organizations.
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PLO 10: Implement a personal strategy for forming and expressing pastoral care to others in collaboration with leaders and believers.
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PLO11: Develop a plan for managing change and mediating conflict as an organizational leader or administrator.
Degree Requirements
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Complete a minimum of 36 semester credit hours.
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A 3.0 cumulative grade point average and an A or B grade in all required courses.
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At least 21 semester credit hours must be earned at VBC.
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Complete the general graduation requirements listed below.
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Meet course requirements in the following areas:
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36 Total Required Credit Hours
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Biblical Studies (3)
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BIB 712 Foundations: Scripture, Authority, and Hermeneutics
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History/Theology (3)
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HT 721 Modern Christianity: Renewal, Reformation, and Resurgence
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Apologetic Studies (3)
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APOL 840 “Glocal” Christianity: Science, Faith, and Culture in Mission
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Care & Counseling Studies (3)
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CC 755 Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
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Leadership Studies (12)
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LD 763 Leading in Context: Ethics in Personal, Social, Political, and Media
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LD 862 Strategic Leadership of Organizations
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LD 865 Formational Leadership and Pastoral Care
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LD 960 Leadership: Special Topics
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- Spiritual Development & Research (12)
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SFR 771 Orientation: Assessment & Research (4)
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SFR 772-779 Spiritual Formation & Research (8)
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Admission Requirements
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A graduate degree in a theological or another field of study (Master's Degree Equivalency Plan available for non-theological graduate degrees) and demonstration of mastery of the core competencies of Virginia Bible College’s Master of Ministry degree
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Completed application
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Essay addressing (1) reasons for applying for the DMIN program; (2) description of ministry or leadership experience; and (3) future vocational and/or ministerial goals
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Two (2) letters of recommendation: (1) Pastoral reference; and (1) Professional colleague or acquaintance