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Programme Detail: Doctor of Ministry

Language of this entry English (UK, International)
Name of Programme / Training Resource Doctor of Ministry
Type of Training Programme with multiple subsidiary courses
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Description This is a professional research degree providing active ministers, Christian leaders and developing ministers with an outstanding opportunity for reflection on their ministry praxis and context, producing new insights to share with the wider body of Christ. You will extend your personal and professional knowledge and skills to an advanced level. You will gain broad insights, engage with advanced concepts, process relevant research and build responsive strategies for Christian ministry in the contemporary world. The heart of this degree program is your thesis. You will design, assess and carry out a major research project in a ministry-related field and report on it in a thesis of 60,000 words. You will be supervised by experts in the field of study and mentored by an experienced minister as you move through this research process. Prior to undertaking the research project, you undertake special preliminary units to prepare and equip you to do the research successfully. These will include training in research methods, developing specific concepts and skills necessary for your chosen topic and becoming familiar with ethical, epistemological, pastoral and spiritual issues that affect ministry research. At the end of your project, you thesis will be examined by international experts and successful examination will recognize you as an expert practitioner.
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Languages Programme Available in English (UK, International)
Other Languages
Country and region where programme is available International (e.g. distance learning) / All international; Australia / Victoria
Area of Ministry and Focus Bible Teaching and Training / General Bible; Bible Teaching and Training / Old Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / New Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / Interpretation and Study Methods; Bible Teaching and Training / Theology; Bible Teaching and Training / Ethics; Bible Teaching and Training / Discipling and Training Others; Bible Teaching and Training / Preaching and Communication Skills; Bible Teaching and Training / Biblical Languages; Bible Teaching and Training / Church History; Transforming Society (Leadership, Education, Government) / Leadership and Management; Transforming Society (Leadership, Education, Government) / Education; Transforming Society (Leadership, Education, Government) / Law, Government and Civil Service; Transforming Society (Leadership, Education, Government) / International Relations and Defence; Transforming Society (Leadership, Education, Government) / Peacebuilding and Reconciliation
Residential/Non Residential Mixed
Full-time or Part-time Full-time
Level Doctorate
Cost Range US$100,000 or more
Actual Cost Domestic Students $29,988 | International Students $34,092
Bursaries/scholarships available
Actual Length 3 years
Average hours of study per week 0
Methods of instruction Study Mode Preliminary Units are usually offered in one of two modes: • An intensive on campus seminar (or off campus face to face tutorial) preceded by online interaction and followed by assessment OR • A fully-online program spread over a semester and including online interaction, viewing recorded lectures and assessment. The research project may not be started until all 4 preliminary units have been successfully completed and the proposed project has been approved. The project is undertaken under the supervision of two expert supervisors. Usually one of these will be a staff faculty member of Harvest. You will also be helped to find a pastoral mentor to help you keep a strong practical ministry focus during the research phase. You can study towards the DMin at our Melbourne campus, located at 1 Keith Campbell Court, Scoresby, Vic. Our library of 40,000 books and journals is here and there is an allocated study room for postgraduate students. Alternatively you can study online from anywhere in the world where you have reliable internet access, but you will need to visit the Melbourne campus annually for our Research Conference and other postgraduate seminars. Credible arrangements need to be put in place if the supervisor/s are located in a different city or region to the student. Course Structure & Units This qualification is achieved by successfully completing 4 preliminary units of study followed by a 60,000 words thesis. The normal minimum period would 3 years and many students will study for the DMin over 6-8 years part-time. http://www.harvest.edu.au/courses/postgraduate/doctor-of-ministry
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Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.)
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Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) 0
Prerequisite Programmes Master’s degree in Bible, Theology or Ministry from a recognised institution, including a project of 12,000 words or longer OR 4 year Bachelors degree with at least second class honours in Bible, Theology or Ministry from a recognised institution, including a project of 12,000 words or longer OR A three year degree in Bible, Theology or Ministry plus an approved Graduate Diploma in Ministry which includes a research thesis at the level of at least second class honours ministry. Students with a master’s degree in Bible, Theology or Ministry which did not include a project of 12,000 words or longer may gain entry to the DMin program by completing a bridging program, normally consisting of a long research-based essay. Until 2017, graduates of the current or previous MA in Ministry from Harvest may apply for special consideration for entry to the DMin program subject to ongoing success. If you have a master’s degree in an area outside of Bible, Theology or Ministry, including at least a 12,000 words research project, you may complete Harvest’s Graduate Certificate in Theology with at least a credit average to meet the entry requirements into the Doctoral program. A student will not be admitted to the DMin program unless they have a provisional research topic approved and there are supervisors available who can effectively supervise the research.
Other Prerequisites International Students In addition to the above requirements, international students need to demonstrate English language competence via standard tests as follows: IELTS 6.5 (With no band less than 6.0) OR TOEFL (INTERNET BASED) 90 (With no less band less than 20 and at least 22 in writing)
Qualifications gained Doctor of Ministry
Qualifications this programme is part of
Programme Accredited by Other Accreditation (see below)
Other Accrediting Bodies Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency