{"id":683,"date":"2026-02-26T17:45:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T17:45:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spiritbrood.org\/updates\/relevant\/?p=683"},"modified":"2026-02-26T17:46:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T17:46:24","slug":"doctor-of-ministry-d-min-in-educational-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spiritbrood.org\/updates\/relevant\/doctor-of-ministry-d-min-in-educational-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Doctor of Ministry (D.Min) in Educational Management"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"457\" src=\"https:\/\/spiritbrood.org\/updates\/relevant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DMin-1024x457.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spiritbrood.org\/updates\/relevant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DMin-1024x457.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/spiritbrood.org\/updates\/relevant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DMin-300x134.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spiritbrood.org\/updates\/relevant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DMin-768x343.jpg 768w, https:\/\/spiritbrood.org\/updates\/relevant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DMin-1536x686.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/spiritbrood.org\/updates\/relevant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DMin.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n    This professional doctoral program is designed to equip senior pastors, Christian educators, school administrators, ministry leaders, and institutional executives with advanced competencies for leading, managing, and transforming educational ministries and faith-based educational institutions. The program integrates theological reflection, educational theory, leadership practice, and organizational management within diverse ministry and educational contexts. Graduates will demonstrate the capacity to integrate theological insight with administrative expertise, exercise ethical and visionary leadership, and cultivate transformational learning environments that advance discipleship, institutional effectiveness, and meaningful engagement with society. <strong>The program is 100% online<\/strong>. \n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n    <em>This is a standard 3-year degree program, but you are allowed to study and complete the program at your own pace.<\/em>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\n   .credit-list {\n        margin: 0;\n        padding-left: 20px;\n        list-style-position: inside;\n    }\n    .credit{\n        text-indent: -23px; \/* Adjust this value as needed *\/\n        padding-left: 23px; \/* Indent the first line of the list item *\/\n    }\n<\/style>\n\n<p><strong>Why Choose This Program?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"credit-list\">\n    <li class=\"credit\"><strong>Ministry-Oriented Doctoral Leadership<\/strong> \u2013 This program is intentionally designed as a Doctor of Ministry, not merely an educational doctorate. It grounds leadership and management practice in theological reflection, spiritual formation, and Christian mission, thus ensuring that educational leadership remains a form of ministry.<\/li>\n    <li class=\"credit\"><strong>Integration of Theology, Education, and Management<\/strong> \u2013 Students develop the ability to integrate biblical theology, Christian education, leadership theory, and organizational management. This interdisciplinary approach equips graduates to lead educational ministries and institutions holistically rather than through fragmented or purely administrative models.<\/li>\n    <li class=\"credit\"><strong>Practice-Based and Contextual Learning<\/strong> \u2013 The curriculum emphasizes real-world application through supervised practicums and an integrated ministry leadership project. Students address actual challenges within their ministry or institutional context, allowing for immediate impact and sustainable transformation.<\/li>\n    <li class=\"credit\"><strong>Preparation for Senior Educational Leadership Ministry Roles<\/strong> \u2013 The program prepares leaders for senior roles such as educational directors, principals, administrators, academic deans, and executives. Graduates gain advanced competencies in governance, policy, resource management, and ethical leadership within faith-based environments.<\/li>\n    <li class=\"credit\"><strong>Global and Contemporary Relevance<\/strong> \u2013 With attention to global perspectives, contemporary educational contexts, and emerging leadership challenges, the program equips graduates to lead effectively across cultural, denominational, and institutional boundaries in a rapidly changing educational landscape.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-text-color has-background\" style=\"color:#000000;background-color:#ffffff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Ready to Start?<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-499968f5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<style>\n    .custom-button {\n        border-radius: 50px;\n        color: #ffffff; 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\/* Reduced padding for a slimmer box *\/\n        margin: 0; \/* Remove default margin *\/\n        border-radius: 5px; \/* Optional: adds slight rounding to the corners *\/\n        font-size: 1.25rem; \/* Optional: adjust font size as needed *\/\n    }\n<\/style>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading custom-heading\">Recommended 3-Year Curriculum<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Year 1 &#8211; First Semester<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>THE711:<\/strong> <em>Theology and Philosophy of Educational Discipleship<\/em><\/td><td>4 Units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>THE712:<\/strong> <em>Faith and Human Development<\/em><\/td><td>3 Units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>CED701:<\/strong> <em>History, Theory, and Approaches to Christian Education<\/em><\/td><td>4 Units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>EDU761:<\/strong><em><em> Psycho-Social Dynamics in Educational Leadership<\/em><\/em><\/td><td>2 Units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>MGT732:<\/strong> <em><em><em>Material Resource and Facilities Management<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/td><td>2 Units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>EDL701: <\/strong><em>Global Perspectives in Educational Leadership<\/em><\/td><td>3 Units<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>TOTAL: 18 Units<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Year 1 &#8211; Second Semester<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>THE721:<\/strong> <em>Applied Theology<\/em><\/td><td>4 Units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>CED702:<\/strong> <em><em>Christian Education and Pedagogy<\/em><\/em><\/td><td>4 Units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>CED713:<\/strong> <em><em><em>Contemporary Contexts of Educational Ministries<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/td><td>3 Units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>EDU762:<\/strong> <em><em><em><em>Curriculum Design and Implementation<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/td><td>3 Units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>MGT733<\/strong> <em><em><em><em><em>Fiscal Management for Educational Institutions<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/td><td>2 Units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>MGT734: <\/strong><em><em><em><em><em><em>Human Resource Management<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/td><td>2 Units<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>TOTAL: 18 Units<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Year 2 &#8211; First Semester<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>THE801:<\/strong> <em>Advanced Hermeneutics and Bible Study Methods<\/em><\/td><td>4 Units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>CED811:<\/strong> <em><em><em>Childhood Christian Education<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/td><td>2 Units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>CED813:<\/strong> <em><em><em><em><em><em>Psychology of Religious Experience<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/td><td>3 Units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>EDU861:<\/strong> <em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em>Advanced Tests and Measurements<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/td><td>3 Units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>EDL816:<\/strong> <em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em>Systems Analysis in Education<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/td><td>3 Units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>THE817: <\/strong><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em>Organizational Behavior in Education<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/td><td>3 Units<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>TOTAL: 18 Units<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Year 2 &#8211; Second Semester<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>THE821:<\/strong> <em>Advanced Systematic Theology<\/em><\/td><td>4 Units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>CED821:<\/strong> <em><em><em><em>Adult Discipleship and Spiritual Formation<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/td><td>2 Units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>EDU862:<\/strong> <em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em>Advanced Information Technology in Education<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/td><td>3 Units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>EDL826:<\/strong> <em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em>Christian School Administration<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/td><td>3 Units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>EDL827:<\/strong> <em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em>Ethical Leadership and Human Relations<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/td><td>3 Units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>EDL858: <\/strong><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em>Educational Legislations and Policy Analysis<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/td><td>3 Units<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>TOTAL: 18 Units<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Year 3 &#8211; Practicum and Research<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong><strong><strong>Practicu<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>m<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong style=\"font-weight: bold;\">PRC981<\/strong><b>:<\/b> <em>Educational Leadership Ministry Practicum<\/em><br>Lead an educational ministry (church, Christian school, or faith-based educational organization) under supervision. Integrate theology, discipleship, and educational practice while navigating cultural, spiritual, and institutional dynamics. Submit a comprehensive report of your activities, including a reflective evaluation of your leadership impact and ministry outcomes.<\/td><td>3 Units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PRC982:<\/strong> <em>Educational Management Practicum<\/em><br>Engage in hands-on administrative leadership in a real institutional context. Submit a comprehensive report of how you managed people, finances, systems, and structures in alignment with Christian values and mission and in compliance with government law and institutional policies.<\/td><td>3 Units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PRC983:<\/strong> <em>Integrated Project<\/em><br>Design, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive ministry project that integrates theological reflection, educational leadership, and management practice. This project should address a clearly defined challenge or opportunity within an educational or ministry context and demonstrate your capacity for leadership, innovation, and transformation.<\/td><td>4 Units<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>TOTAL: 10 Units<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong><strong><strong>Research<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong style=\"font-weight: bold;\">RCS908<\/strong><b>:<\/b> <em>Research Methods<\/em><\/td><td>3 Units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>RCS986:<\/strong> <em>Topic Proposal and Defense<\/em><\/td><td>2 Units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>RCS987:<\/strong> <em>Dissertation Writing<\/em><\/td><td>6 Units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>RCS988:<\/strong> <em>Final Defense and Publication<\/em><\/td><td>3 Units<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>TOTAL: 14 Units<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><style>\n    .custom-heading {\n        background-color: #000000; \/* Black background *\/\n        color: #ffffff; \/* White text color *\/\n        font-weight: bold; \/* Bold text *\/\n        text-align: center; \/* Center text *\/\n        padding: 5px 20px; \/* Reduced padding for a slimmer box *\/\n        margin: 0; \/* Remove default margin *\/\n        border-radius: 5px; \/* Optional: adds slight rounding to the corners *\/\n        font-size: 1.25rem; \/* Optional: adjust font size as needed *\/\n    }\n<\/style>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading custom-heading\">TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 96 UNITS<\/h5><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-text-color has-background\" style=\"color:#000000;background-color:#ffffff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Ready to Start?<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-499968f5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<style>\n    .custom-button {\n        border-radius: 50px;\n        color: #ffffff; \/* Text color *\/\n        background-color: #800000; \/* Maroon background color *\/\n        transition: all 0.3s ease; \/* Smooth transition for hover effects *\/\n    }\n    \n    .custom-button:hover {\n        background-color: #ffffff; \/* White background on hover *\/\n        color: #800000; \/* Maroon text on hover *\/\n        border: 3px solid #800000; \/* Thick maroon border on hover *\/\n    }\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/spiritbrood.org\/apply.php\" class=\"wp-block-button__link custom-button\">\n        Apply Now\n    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This professional doctoral program is designed to equip senior pastors, Christian educators, school administrators, ministry leaders, and institutional executives with advanced competencies for leading, managing, and transforming educational ministries and faith-based educational institutions. The program integrates theological reflection, educational theory, leadership practice, and organizational management within diverse ministry and educational contexts. 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