Doctorate in Ministry - Pastoral Supervision

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Pre-requisite for admission:

Minimum of Master's degree in divinity, ministry, or theology. Four completed units of Clinical Pastoral Education. Certification as: Board Certified Chaplain, or Board Endorsed Clinical Chaplain, or Certified Clinical Chaplain.

Coursework Required:

Certified Christian Life Coach Program - 4 Credit Hours

Supervisor Coach Candidate Program - 10 Credit Hours

Supervisor Practicum - 10 Credit Hours

Doctoral Thesis on Pastoral Supervision - 12 Credit Hours

Total 36 Credit Hours

Tuition and Fees

There are Five course semesters of four months each in this DMin. program. Each unit includes the fully online standardized curriculum using the award winning Populi Learning Management System.

Learning outcomes are designed specifically for 34 competencies which include the 29 Common Qualifications required by BCCI/APC and the 5 Christian distinctives of the National Association of Evangelicals.

Tuition Cost (Per Semester - See refund policy) $1,760

Technology and Library Fee (Per Semester - Not Refundable) $375

Application fee - (New Applicants Only - Not Refundable) $25

Background Check - (New Applicants Only - Not Refundable) $35


Total Cost = $10,735

Refund Policy

Non-Refundable Fees: 

  • Application Fee: $25 
  • Library & Technology Fee: $375
  • Background Check: $35


Refundable Tuition

  • Before classes begin: 100% refund 
  • Week 1: 75% refund 
  • Week 2: 50% refund 
  • Weeks 3–4: 25% refund 
  • After Week 4: No refund 

All refund requests must be submitted in writing to the Registrar’s Office.