Program Details
Doctor of Ministry
Bethel's Doctor of Ministry program will help you become a scholar, teacher, minister, and leader with the confidence and vision to engage your church and society in ways that could transform lives. Choose from two program delivery options: fully online or online with on-campus intensives.
Doctor of Ministry in Biblical and Theological Engagement
Learn from experienced faculty who will challenge your understanding of Scripture and theology while empowering you to lead others through similar experiences in your own future ministry. This self-directed concentration will develop student’s personal and spiritual well-being for ministry effectiveness and satisfaction, increase their understanding of biblical, theological, and historical resources, and investigate the biblical and theological emphases that undergird relationships in Christian organizations.
| Delivery | Online |
| Location | St. Paul |
| Credits | 36 |
| Tuition per Credit | $510 |
| Estimated Total Tuition Learn more about the cost of attendance. |
$18,360* |
Doctor of Ministry in Church Leadership
This self-directed concentration will provide space to dive deeply into congregational systems and styles and teach you how to capitalize on your leadership traits for effective leadership practice. Students will develop personal and spiritual well-being for ministry effectiveness and satisfaction, refine their ability to lead congregations effectively in situations of change, and develop in one or more of the major strategic areas of ministry leadership.
| Delivery | Online |
| Location | St. Paul |
| Credits | 36 |
| Tuition per Credit | $510 |
| Estimated Total Tuition Learn more about the cost of attendance. |
$18,360* |
Doctor of Ministry in Congregation and Family Care
In addition to helping you gain insight into family and congregational systems, this self-directed concentration will emphasize crucial aspects of pastoral care through transformational leadership, and addresses deeper issues surrounding pain and suffering. Students will explore the most common spiritual, mental health, and relational issues encountered in ministry, plan appropriate strategies for care and guidance, examine how their own spiritual, mental, emotional, theological, and cultural formation affects their ministries, and practice contextualization and theological reflection with issues of human need and pastoral care.
| Delivery | Online |
| Location | St. Paul |
| Credits | 36 |
| Tuition per Credit | $510 |
| Estimated Total Tuition Learn more about the cost of attendance. |
$18,360* |
Doctor of Ministry in Transformational Leadership
The Doctor of Ministry in Transformational Leadership is designed for those actively engaged in the practice of ministry leadership in diverse settings, including church, parachurch, nonprofit, and cross-cultural settings. As they learn to navigate the complex and changing realities of our world, students will be challenged to develop innovative and research-based solutions to the leadership demands of today and tomorrow. This concentration is completed with a cohort of fellow students and enhanced with mentoring and faculty oversight.
| Delivery | Online |
| Location | Online |
| Credits | 36 |
| Tuition per Credit | $510 |
| Estimated Total Tuition Learn more about the cost of attendance. |
$18,360* |
* These program details and costs are estimated and subject to change. View our program details disclaimer for more information.