Adventist University of Africa

Doctor of Ministry

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About the Programme

The Doctor of Ministry (DMin) is the highest competency level pastoral ministry degree programme primarily designed for the practice of ministry and is oriented toward serving the needs of pastors, mission executives, church leaders, and other ministry professionals.

The purpose of this programme is to equip people for a higher-level ability in the practice of ministry and ministerial leadership in the area of applied theology. This is achieved through an experience of further education, which renews the personal life of faith, sharpens ministerial skills, and stimulates growth in understanding the biblical and theological foundations of ministry and mission.

Purpose of the Programme

The DMin programme is a high competency level pastoral ministry degree programme that stimulates growth in understanding the Biblical and theological foundations of ministry and mission. It is designed for the practice of ministry and ministerial leadership; and is oriented toward serving the needs of pastors, mission executives, church leaders, and other ministry professionals.

Objectives of the Programme

To equip men and women to gain a sound grasp of biblical, theological and theoretical principles that would help the Church fulfil its mission.
To provide opportunities to acquire a high level of competency in the skills that pertain to an area of concentration.
To foster an environment to contribute to the body of knowledge through research.
To provide the necessary tools and skills for identification and implementation of strategies of spreading the Good News of the Gospel to humankind.

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Have a Master’s degree in Ministry or Theology, with a minimum GPA of 3.33
Have a minimum of 84 credit hours of Religion/Theology at the undergraduate level. A Master’s degree in theology/religion/Ministry or MA in Religious Studies (or its equivalent) in the area of interest, MA in Mission (or its equivalent) or MDiv (or its equivalent) for entry into the DMin. Applicant’s related Master’s degrees may be required to take appropriate number of prerequisites as shall be determined by the Seminary Admissions Committee.
Be active in professional ministry for at least four years (limited exceptions could be considered) and demonstrate aptitude and commitment for the gospel ministry
Be ordained or commissioned to the gospel ministry (limited exceptions could be considered)
Provide satisfactory recommendations from the current field/conference administrator or direct supervisor, a pastoral colleague, and a local elder (a total of three recommendations from specific individuals is required)
Submit a paper (2-4 pages) that provides an applicant’s philosophy of ministry and objectives in seeking the degree
Have successfully completed a course equivalent to GSEM 607 Documentary Research and Writing. Applicants are to submit their Master’s Thesis/Project or its equivalent. Those applicants who did not do a Thesis/Project on a Master’s level must submit a major paper (approximately 50 pages) showing applicant’s research competencies.
Must demonstrate proficiency in English.

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Dr Israel KafeeroEmail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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No. of Sessions/Semesters: 6Duration of the Programme: 4 – 5 years

	No. of Courses	Credits
Common University Courses	4	12
Core Courses in Ministry	2	6
Core Concentration Courses	4	12
Research Courses	3	15
Total	13	45

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Common University Courses (12 credit hours)
Prefix	Course Title	Credits
GSEM 608	Advanced Methods of Teaching Bible	3
AFTR/MSSN 721	Seminar in African Traditional Religion	3
CHMN 733	Ethical/Moral Formation for Leadership in Africa	3
CHMN/MSSN 785	Biblical Foundation for Ministry and Mission	3

Core Courses According to a Concentration (18 credit hours)
Chaplaincy Concentration
CHMN/LEAD 703	Theology and Practice of Leadership	3
CHMN/LEAD 706	Spiritual and Theological Foundations in Ministry	3
CHMN 725	Foundations of Chaplaincy Ministry	3
CHMN 739	Clinical issues in Care and Counselling	3
CHMN 757	Professional Formation in Chaplaincy Ministry	3
CHMN 771	Theory and Research in Chaplaincy	3

Church, African Society and Mission Concentration
CHMN/LEAD 703	Theology and Practice of Leadership	3
CHMN/LEAD 706	Spiritual and Theological Foundations for Ministry	3
CHMN 712	The Church, Its Mission, and the African Society	3
MSSN 731	Cultural and Religious Analysis	3
MSSN 741	Mission Strategy Development	3
CHMN 751	The African Church and Social Issues	3

Church Leadership and Administration Concentration
CHMN/LEAD 703	Theology and Practice of Leadership	3
CHMN/LEAD 706	Spiritual and Theological Foundations for Ministry	3
CHMN 743	Leadership in Cross-Cultural Perspectives	3
CHMN/LEAD 753	Leadership and Spirituality	3
CHMN/LEAD 763	Leadership and Spirituality	3
CHMN/LEAD 783	Leading and Managing the Church Organization	3

Discipleship and Spiritual Formation Concentration
CHMN/LEAD 703	Theology and Practice of Leadership	3
CHMN/LEAD 706	Spiritual and Theological Foundations for Ministry	3
CHMN 727	The Personal Practice of Spiritual Formation	3
CHMN 737	Church Growth and Discipleship in the Urban Church	3
CHMN 740	Mentoring for Discipleship and Spiritual Formation	3
CHMN 761	Corporate Ministry for Discipleship and Spiritual Formation	3

Evangelism & Church Growth Concentration
CHMN/LEAD 703	Theology and Practice of Leadership	3
CHMN/LEAD 706	Spiritual and Theological Foundations for Ministry	3
CHMN 715	Revivals and Church Growth Strategies in Africa	3
CHMN 717	Perspectives on Mission and Church Growth Strategies	3
CHMN 767	Formation of Evangelistic Strategy	3
CHMN 787	The Mission-Oriented Church	3

Evangelism & Church Growth Concentration (Urban Mission)
CHMN 721	Church Growth and Discipleship in Africa	3
CHMN 769	Strategies for Urban Mission	3
CHMN 722	Urban Church Leadership	3
CHMN 785	Contextualized Discipleship	3
CHMN 789	The Church in the City	3

Marriage and Family Emphasis
CHMN/LEAD703	Theology and Practice of Leadership	3
CHMN/LEAD 706	Spiritual and Theological Foundations for Ministry	3
CHMN 745	The Family: Building Communities of Caring and Hope	3
CHMN 754	Professional Issues in Marriage and Family Therapy	3
CHMN 765	Human Sexuality	3
CHMN 775	Parenting, Education and Guiding	3

Pastoral Care and Counselling Emphasis
CHMN/LEAD 703	Theology and Practice of Leadership	3
CHMN/LEAD 706	Spiritual and Theological Foundations for Ministry	3
CHMN 719	Cultural and Contextual Dimensions of Pastoral Counselling	3
CHMN 729	Professional Development in Pastoral Care	3
CHMN 749	The Pastor as a Person and Caregiver	3
CHMN 759	Pastoral Care and Counselling	3

Word, Worship and Liturgy Emphasis
CHMN/LEAD 703	Theology and Practice of Leadership	3
CHMN/LEAD 706	Spiritual and Theological Foundations for Ministry	3
CHMN 742	Preaching the Literary Forms of the Bible	3
CHMN/AFTR 773	Word and Liturgy in an African Context	3
CHMN 774	Advanced Homiletical Competencies	3
CHMN 780	Spiritual Nurture and Religious Education	3

Youth and Young Adult Ministry Emphasis
CHMN/LEAD 703	Theology and Practice of Leadership	3
CHMN/LEAD 706	Spiritual and Theological Foundations for Ministry	3
CHMN 720	Current Issues in Youth Ministry	3
CHMN 750	Counselling Youth and Young Adults	3
CHMN 760	Advanced Youth Ministry	3
CHMN/LEAD 770	Youth Ministry Leadership	3

Research Courses (15 credit hours)
CHMN/LEAD 704	Seminar in Applied Theology Methods	3
GSEM 754 DMin	Dissertation Proposal Seminar	3
GSEM 795 DMin	Dissertation	9

Additional Foundational Courses Students may take elective courses from the list when required
NTST 684	Theology of Selected New Testament Writings	3
OTST 683	Theology of Selected Old Testament Writings	3
CHIS 675	The Life, Work, and Writing of Ellen G. White	3
CHIS/THST 674	Development of Seventh-day Adventist Theology and Lifestyle	3
CHIS 688	Contemporary Trends in Ecumenism	3
CHMN 747	Theological and Historical Perspectives on Spiritual Growth	3
CHMN/AFTR 755	Families in African Society	3
MSSN 751	Contextualization and Mission	3