Established in 2004, the Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) program at Olivet University, accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE), is a prestigious education program, designed to advance the candidates engaged in Christian ministries to the highest level in his or her field.

The Doctor of Ministry degree is considered the terminal degree in the area of ministry, thus the graduates of the Doctor of Ministry program must demonstrate competent knowledge and insights that meet the high expectation. While maintaining its academic expectations, the emphasis of the Doctor of Ministry is the “practice of ministry.”

Upon admission to the Doctor of Ministry Program, a candidate’s final goal for degree award will be to design, implement, evaluate, and record an original ministry-related project at the highest doctoral standards.

The Doctor of Ministry is a degree program culminating in the recognition of advanced professional studies pursued by practicing ministers and Christian professionals. The program sharpens the skills of those actively engaged in ministry.

This doctorate provides an opportunity for high academic achievement and develops the intellectual and practical capability of practicing ministers and Christian professionals.