Engage your passion for ministry and service. Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)

Why earn a doctor of ministry degree from Wheaton? Holistic Training for Frontline Leaders

The Doctor of Ministry degree program at Wheaton College trains pastors and leaders who are frontline leaders and high-level practitioners who will build the church and benefit society worldwide.

Students will deepen their faith, grow in wisdom, and develop as thought leaders and skilled practitioners for long-term fruitfulness in ministry. Wheaton's Doctor of Ministry students are innovators and influencers who go on to lead at the highest level in the church and other ministry spaces.

The Doctor of Ministry program brings together biblical and theological scholarship, theological integration, reflective practice, ministry skills, and spiritual maturity. It also combines Wheaton College’s historically robust scholarship and academic excellence with the accessibility that can reach and train practitioners around the world.

Flexible Format

Designed for leaders who are engaging in active ministry, the D.Min. can be completed without relocating or putting your career on hold. Our hybrid format allows you to complete most of your coursework and research from wherever you are. You'll come to our Wheaton, Illinois campus for two one-week-long residencies, an immersive experience that allows you to spend quality time with your cohort and professors.

Focus on Leadership

Our doctor of ministry program focuses on several aspects of leadership:

• Leadership of People – sharpen your practical ministry skills to effectively shepherd and lead others
• Leadership for Churches and Organizations – hone strategic and organizational leadership skills that you could put into practice 
• Leadership in Culture – expand your cultural intelligence in order to lead in the contemporary, globalized world

Cohorts & Concentrations

We currently offer three concentrations: Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Formation for Ministry Leaders, and Communicating Christ in Skeptical Times. You will journey through your program in a cohort of like-minded peers. The deep bonds that you build with your classmates will enhance your learning and your life.

Our Faculty Compassionate and Intelligent Educators

Learn from the best of the best. Our D.Min. degree program is led by a world-class faculty, and courses are also taught by guest scholars and practitioners who are experts in the field of ministry.