Doctor of Ministry
South University

Program Details

The online Doctor of Ministry from South University prepares students to answer their calling. This program is designed to prepare students for vocational and bi-vocational ministry without requiring a master’s degree. Students advance their understanding of the nature and purpose of ministry, enhance their ministry skills, and further their spiritual maturity. You will learn to articulate a biblically informed and theologically reasoned understanding of helping relationships, show a commitment to the ethical and professional expectations of ministry, resolve disputes and achieve resolution and reconciliation in ministry settings, and become competent to practice ministry in a variety of settings. Graduates are aware of diversity in ministry and can work effectively with differences of religious beliefs or the absence of religious beliefs, denominational differences, racial and ethnic differences, and gender differences.  

There is a Standard Track and an Advanced Track available depending on professional and academic history.

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100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

South University is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

South University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Questions about the accreditation of South University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.7 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Interview

Restricted States

Hawaii, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota