— Professional Doctoral Degrees —

Black Church Leadership

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Are you concerned that your M.Div. did not fully prepare you for ministry in the African-American community? Are the challenges of ministry overwhelming you? Do you just want to be better prepared? If you are ministering in an African-American context and looking for a way to balance theological integrity with real world grit, this program is the answer to your prayers. Placing a special emphasis on meeting the needs of the African-American community, the D.Min. in Black Church Leadership is designed to equip ministers for a high level of excellence in churches serving primarily African-American or other minorities.

32 Hours

  • Foundational Seminars (16 hours)
    • Black Church Historical/Theological Emphasis
    • Black Church Leadership and Administration
    • Black Church Ministry with the Community
    • Elective Seminar or Transitioning the Church for the 21st Century
  • Applied Ministry Experience (8 hours)
  • Research Project and Methodology (8 hours)