Overview

A cohort formed of a diverse range of industry and vocational paths along with supportive faculty scholar-practitioners offer an ecosystem of learning that equips leaders to inspire transformation in their unique contexts. This program is offered at Wake Forest University.

A Doctor of Ministry for Faith-Informed Leaders:

Church Leaders
Social Justice Advocates
Social Activists
Health professionals
Non-profit Managers
Counselors
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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Analyzing Communities and Contexts
Theological Reflection as Praxis
Transformational Religious Leadership
Faith and Health Equity: Integrated Paradigms
Social and Ecological Determinants of Health
Spirituality, Medicine, and Collaborative Community Leadership
Watershed Discipleship: Bioregional Faith and Practice
Public Leadership in Nonprofit Organizations
Culinary Culture in Black Experience
Eco-Theologies
Trauma and Resilience
Theological Leadership for Ecologically Sustainable Congregations
Neuroethics
Religion, Health, and Ecology

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Winston-Salem, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies Christian Studies View 53 other PhDs in Theology and Religious Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master of Divinity from an institution accredited by the Association of Theological Schools or equivalent accrediting body
3.0 GPA in highest earned graduate-level degree
At least three years in a full-time faith-based professional position or an equivalent in part-time experiences
Completed application (including a $75 application fee)
A statement of purpose in which applicants identify an area of ministry practice that they would like to explore in light of their vocational journey
A 7-10 page sample of academic writing, with alternatives (i.e., other types of writing that evince analytical and reflective abilities and writing skills) for applicants who have not engaged in recent academic coursework.
Three letters of recommendation. Ordinarily, two recommendations will be provided by instructors from previous academic experiences. The third will be a professional recommendation.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

9650 USD / year

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Out-of-State

9650 USD / year

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In-State

9650 USD / year

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