New Cohort Starting Fall 2025
The Doctor of Ministry concentration in Spiritual Formation for Ministry Leaders seeks to explore the theology, history, and practices of spiritual formation so that ministry leaders in various contexts can accompany people on their spiritual journey. Courses in this concentration include:
- Theology and History of Spiritual Formation
- Formation and Soul Care
- Strategies for Spiritual Formation in Community
This concentration is ideal for ministry leaders who shepherd and lead others in a variety of contexts both inside and outside the church.
Take Your Leadership to the Next Level
This concentration focuses on soul care, spiritual direction, and discipleship, covering individual and collective practices from various streams of spirituality with a particular emphasis on evangelical spirituality. The program aims to equip students with the essential skills to serve individuals with the greatest spiritual needs. This concentration is beneficial to anyone who guides others in their spiritual journey, including pastors, nonprofit leaders, youth leaders, cross-cultural workers, and others.
Learn At Your Own Pace
The D.Min. program at Wheaton allows students to remain in their current ministry roles while pursuing their degree. In-person intensives are offered twice a year during the spring and fall semesters, each lasting five days. Online courses are available during the summer semester for those in the 44-hour program with an MA. Click here to view the curriculum.
Learn From Leading Scholar Practitioners
Courses will be taught by leading scholar-practitioners in the field of spiritual formation. Professors will include Wheaton College Christian Formation and Ministry Faculty and guest faculty who are experts in the field of spiritual formation.
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