Online Doctor of Ministry (DMIN) Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
- Master of Divinity degree or MDIV equivalence (MDiv equivalency is defined as 72 graduate semester hours or comparable graduate credits in other systems that represent broad-based work in theology, biblical studies, and the arts of ministry and that include a master’s degree and significant ministerial leadership. MDIV equivalency will be determined by the dean of Wesley Seminary on a case by case analysis.) with at least a 3.0 GPA.
- At least 3 years of ministry experience. Up to 20% of students in the DMIN program may be admitted without meeting the 3 year requirement.
- For students whose first language is not English (or Spanish for Spanish DMIN cohorts) and have not earned a Bachelor degree taught in English in the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand, or Canada, the TOEFL is required. Students must receive at least a score of 550 on the paper test, and 80 on the internet test, or a 6.5 on the IELTS.
Application Pieces
- Online Application
- Official graduate transcripts
- Ministry Resume
- Three completed recommendation forms (one pastoral, one academic and one from a lay person who has been under their ministry)
- Spiritual Journey and Calling essay, which must include:
- Relate your spiritual journey, noting how God has and is forming you (500-1,000 words)
- Describe your present ministry context, noting your (1) strengths (2) challenges, (3) areas of interest, (4) and goals (500-1,000 words)
- Articulate why you are pursuing a Doctor of Ministry degree at this point in your ministerial journey (250-500 words)
- An artifact acceptable to the faculty mentor showing academic research abilities (minimum 500, maximum 1500 words).
- Examples: articles written for juried publication, prior graduate level coursework, book reviews, articles written for denominational website or publications with academic research, written documents created for submission to denomination, district, or local church board analyzing a ministry and creating plans for future changes
The Doctorate of Ministry is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools.