Doctor of MinistryP R O G R A M

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C O N T A C T U S :

The Doctor of Ministry program is designedwith practicing ministers in mind. Much ofyour work will be completed at home inadvance of and following residency periodson campus. Courses are taught in an inten-sive format during the first two weeks ofJanuary and June, with each course includ-ing the following three elements:

1 Readings and responses completed before the course is taught

2 Class time in residency on campus

3 A final course project following residency

Requirements for the Doctor of Ministrydegree can be met within three years of enrollment. The degree requires the com-pletion of eight (8) courses with residencies.These courses are normally completed overthe first two years of the program, followedby a third year devoted to a final mentoredcourse resulting in a written thesis.

Students may extend the program require-ments over a longer time period, providedall requirements are met within six years of enrollment.

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Academic Requirement: A master’s degree with a superior level ofacademic accomplishment and a substantialfoundation in biblical studies, theological

studies, and the practice of ministry is required for admis-sion into the Doctor of Ministry(D.Min.) program. A Master ofDivinity degree with at least a3.0 average based on a 4.0 scalefulfills this requirement. Othergraduate theological degreesproviding this basic foundationfor the practice of ministry anddoctoral level study may be con-

sidered. If you hold a graduate theologicaldegree other than a Master of Divinity, youshould contact the admissions office for anassessment prior to making an application.

Ministry Requirement: Admission to the D.Min. program requiresthree years of substantial ministry experiencesubsequent to the first graduate theological degree. This need not be paid experiencenor does it need to be work in a church set-ting. Substantial volunteer work and workdone in social service and health care agen-cies may be considered as an exception toadmissions standards. If you have questionsregarding the suitability of your experienceas a basis for admission, please contact theadmissions office for an assessment prior tomaking an application.

A D M I S S I O N R e q u i r e m e n t s

D.Min. in Transformative Leadership The D.Min. in Transformative Leadershipoffers experienced clergy and lay practition-ers an opportunity to develop their leader-ship in concert with the historical values andtraditions of Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School, as those values and traditions set forth visions for the future. Integrative and interdisciplinary coursesprovide leaders the opportunity tostrengthen their biblical and theologicalgrounding for leadership; to reflect on theirleadership with reference to solidarity withpersons who are poor, oppressed and mar-ginalized; and to explore critical social is-sues that are the contemporary versions ofthe historical social and religious move-ments of Rochester and Western New York:evangelical revival, abolition of slavery andracism, and women’s suffrage and equality.

D.Min. in Transformative Leadership with a concentration in Prophetic PreachingIn our postmodern world, the pulpit can either be surrendered as a relic of a bygoneera or powerfully reclaimed as a locus of renewed and faithful proclamation for alife-giving future. This D.Min. concentra-tion engages the latter choice by offeringexperienced clergy and lay practitioners an opportunity to hone the art of preachingin response to the unique homiletical challenges of the early 21st century.

D.Min. in Transformative Leadership with aconcentration in Wesleyan/Methodist StudiesBuilding upon its long standing service andrelationship with the United MethodistChurch, CRCDS developed this D.Min.concentration to meet the needs of Methodistand Wesleyan clergy who desire to learnmore about Wesleyan/Methodist history,theology, and spirituality.

In addition to the core requirements inTransformative Leadership, the concentra-tion requires a minimum of three Wesleyan/Methodist Studies courses and writing a thesisin the area of Wesleyan/Methodist Studies.

Courses will be taught by leading nationalscholars in the area of Wesleyan andMethodist Studies in addition to CRCDScore faculty members.

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More curriculum detail and course descriptions for eachof these degrees options can be found on our website atwww.crcds.edu.