BIU Doctor of Ministry degree program is designed to assist those in ministry in acquiring a specialty in a specific discipline. The courses in this program are practical and theological in nature rather than theoretical. The concentration of the degree will allow the graduate to have more options in being placed in ministry. Having acquired the normative skills for ministry, recipients of a Doctor of Ministry with concentration can also present themselves as specialists in a field as well as general practitioners.

The Doctor of Ministry in Christian Education is designed for those who desire to minister in creating or administrating Christian Education departments in churches and and/or Christian schools. Students will be guided in creating a degree program that will match their needs and interests.

The courses provide the core study for your major. For the Doctor of Ministry in Christian Education, these courses may come from any course with a Prefix of CED. Below is a sample of degree concentration courses.

• THE630 Hermeneutics (required)

• CED702 Educational Models

• CED703 Principles of Education

• CED704 Managing Educational Resources

• CED705 Theory of Education

• CED 708 Learning Styles

• CED820 Ministry to Adults

ELECTIVE COURSES – 6 CREDIT HOURS

• The courses provide the elective portion for your degree. These credits may be earned by selecting any two courses in any department of your choosing.
• If you would like more guidance, feel free to contact Student Affairs for assistance in planning a customized program to meet and fill your needs. DOCTORAL DISSERTATION OR PROJECT – 9 CREDIT HOURS
The Doctor of Ministry Program require every student to work through a 9 credit hour Doctoral Dissertation or Doctoral Project. This course serves as a final project for the Doctor of Ministry Program and integrates all of the previous knowledge and coursework that the student has acquired up to this point.