The Doctor of Ministry is a professional doctorate offering students advanced theological and pastoral formation for competent and effective pastoral ministry.
Doctorate
Ministry (DMin)
Degrees
The Doctor of Ministry in Evangelization program typically requires at least 30-credit-hour plus dissertation of coursework.
The Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) in Evangelization at The Catholic University of America is a professional doctorate designed for experienced pastoral ministers, offering advanced theological and pastoral formation. The program combines online education with a two-week summer residency over three consecutive summers. Students complete a minimum of 30 credit hours beyond the Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or its equivalent, focusing on courses such as "Reproposing the Good News: The New Evangelization," "Caring Conversations for Effective Pastoral Ministry," and "Evangelization in a Digital Age."
Key Components of the Curriculum:
- Coursework:
- Core Courses: Include foundational topics like theology of pastoral leadership, ministry in a multicultural church, and liturgical spirituality.
- Concentration Courses: Specific to evangelization, such as "Mission of Evangelization in the Parish" and "Evangelization and Emerging Adults."
- Residency: Mandatory two-week on-campus sessions each summer.
- Continuous Enrollment: Required each fall and spring until graduation.
- Candidacy and Project:
- Candidacy: Attained after completing 21 credit hours of coursework.
- D.Min. Project: Involves designing, implementing, and evaluating a ministerial project, culminating in a written treatise and oral presentation.
- Admissions Requirements:
- Master's Degree: Possession of an M.Div. or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Pastoral Experience: Minimum of three years in full-time pastoral ministry.
- Additional Materials: Statement of purpose, official transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a writing sample.
This program aims to prepare students for effective and innovative pastoral ministry, focusing on the New Evangelization within the Catholic tradition.
$955 / credit hour
More information about this degree is available on the School website or by request from our Admissions team.
The Doctor of Ministry in Seminary Formation program typically requires at least 30-credit-hour plus D.Min. project of coursework.
The Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) in Seminary Formation program at The Catholic University of America is designed to provide advanced theological and pastoral formation for those involved in seminary education and formation. The program combines rigorous academic coursework with practical ministry experience, structured to be completed over three years with a blend of online and on-campus learning.
Curriculum Overview
Prerequisites
- Master of Divinity degree or equivalent (approximately 72 graduate-level credits in theology)
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- At least three years of full-time pastoral ministry experience
- Submission of a statement of purpose (1,000-2,000 words)
- Three letters of recommendation
- Completion of Seminary Formation Council certification program courses
Program Structure
- Duration: Three years, with courses running annually from May 1 to July 15
- Format: Nine weeks online and two weeks on-campus residency each summer
- Courses: Ten courses over three years, plus additional coursework during the fall semester of the second year
- Core Courses: Include topics such as New Evangelization, Pastoral Leadership, Multicultural Ministry, and Liturgical Spirituality
- Specialized Courses in Seminary Formation: Cover topics like the Art of Accompaniment and the Culture of Encounter
Candidacy
- Students may apply for candidacy after completing 21 credit hours of coursework
- Candidacy must be attained before submitting a project proposal
D.Min. Project
- The project involves original research and practical implementation in seminary formation
- It must include a treatise with a theological foundation, project design, implementation, and evaluation
- An oral presentation and defense of the project is required
$955 / credit hour
More information about this degree is available on the School website or by request from our Admissions team.
The Doctor of Ministry in Liturgical Catechesis program typically requires at least 30-credit-hour plus D.Min. project of coursework.
The Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) in Liturgical Catechesis at The Catholic University of America provides advanced theological and pastoral formation for effective pastoral ministry. The program blends online education with a two-week summer residency on campus over three consecutive summers.
Curriculum Overview
Prerequisites
- A Master of Divinity degree or equivalent (approximately 72 graduate-level credits in theology).
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- At least three years of full-time pastoral ministry experience.
- A 1,000-2,000 word statement of purpose.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- A graduate-level writing sample.
Program Structure
- Total Credits: 30 credit hours over three years.
- Core Courses: Seven courses (21 credit hours), including a D.Min. Seminar.
- Concentration Courses: Three courses (9 credit hours) focused on Liturgical Catechesis:
- Foundations in Liturgical and Catechetical Documents
- Liturgical Catechesis and the Liturgical Year
- Liturgical Catechesis in a Digital Age
- Residency: Two-week mandatory residency each summer.
- Candidacy: Application for candidacy after completing 21 credit hours.
- D.Min. Project: An original contribution to pastoral ministry, including a treatise and oral presentation.
$955 / credit hour
More information about this degree is available on the School website or by request from our Admissions team.
The Doctor of Ministry in Spirituality program typically requires at least 30-credit-hour plus D.Min. project of coursework.
The Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) in Spirituality program at The Catholic University of America is designed to provide advanced theological and pastoral formation for effective pastoral ministry. The program spans three years, with courses taken in a blended format of online learning and on-campus residencies.
Program Structure
- Coursework:
- A total of ten courses (30 credit hours) over three years.
- Seven core courses (21 credit hours), including a D.Min. Seminar taken after completing 18 credit hours of coursework.
- Three concentration courses in Spirituality (9 credit hours): Methods for the Study and Teaching of Spirituality, Spiritual Practices, and Spirituality and the Workplace.
- Residency Requirement: A mandatory two-week on-campus residency each summer.
- Online Learning: Thirteen weeks of online coursework each spring/summer semester.
Candidacy and Final Project
- Candidacy: Students may apply for candidacy after completing 21 credit hours of coursework. This involves submitting an essay on the theological and spiritual dimensions of ministry, a paper demonstrating the ability to apply theological research to a pastoral context, and a draft of the D.Min. Proposal.
- Final Project: The program culminates in a ministerial project, a written treatise, and an oral presentation. The project must demonstrate the student's ability to identify a ministry problem and apply interdisciplinary research to address it effectively.
$955 / credit hour
More information about this degree is available on the School website or by request from our Admissions team.