About This Program
The Doctor of Divinity is offered to select ministers with a proven track record of ministry service. This degree provides a specialized area of study leading to the prestigious Doctor of Divinity Degree.
The program consists of Five Core Units validating Ministry Proficiency, Old Testament Proficiency, New Testament Proficiency, Theology/Apologetics Proficiency, and Ministry Defense.
Application Requirements: Must be ordained (minister, deacon or elder), at least 40 years old, have at least 15 years of acceptable ministry service, and hold an earned Bachelor's degree from an approved institution. A Bachelor's transcript must be received directly from the conferring institution prior to beginning Core Unit requirements.
Alternate/Elective courses may not be utilized for this degree program.
Core Unit 1: All three components (Salvation/Call Paper, Ministry Experience Paper, Ministry Goals) must be submitted simultaneously.
Monthly payment plan: $500 down + $100/month. Application fee is waived.
Up Front Payment: $700 reduction. Application fee is waived.
Degree Requirements
| Requirement | Courses / Hours |
|---|---|
| Core Unit 1 / 10 Hours | Ministry Proficiency |
| Core Unit 2 / 5 Hours | Old Testament Proficiency |
| Core Unit 3 / 5 Hours | New Testament Proficiency |
| Core Unit 4 / 5 Hours | Theology, Apologetics, or Ministry Practical Survey |
| Core Unit 5 / 5 Hours | Ministry Defense Paper |
| Total Program Hours | 30 hours |
Tuition
Per Semester
$2,495
6 semesters · $14,970 total est. cost
Monthly Plan
$500/mo
$200 deposit, then $500/month. Choose your settlement option.
Pay in Full
$14,670
Full payment at enrollment. Textbooks not included.
* Tuition does not include textbooks. Purchase at your favorite book dealer or Amazon.com.
Curriculum — Authorized Textbooks
Select your core and elective courses from the approved textbook list below.
Encountering the Old Testament: A Christian Survey
by Bill T. Arnold and Brian E. Beyer · OR: A Popular Survey of the Old Testament by Norman L. Geisler
Encountering the New Testament: A Historical and Theological Survey
by Walter Elwell and Robert W. Yarbrough · OR: A Popular Survey of the New Testament by Norman L. Geisler
Defending Your Faith: An Introduction to Apologetics
by R. C. Sproul · Hardcover, 2003 — OR: The Big Book of Christian Apologetics by Norman L. Geisler