Ph.D. in Ministerial Studies
The Ph.D. in Ministerial Studies program builds on an M.Div. and is intended for those who are already actively involved in church or parachurch ministry.
“This new program is surely a welcome offering, especially in light of its emphasis on the Asian context. I also appreciate that this program brings together the benefits of academic rigor and discipline from a PhD program and the practical and church-based value from a DMin program. It combines the best of both worlds.”
Narry F. Santos, PhD
Assistant Professor of Christian Ministry and Intercultural Leadership
Tyndale University College & Seminary
Program Emphases
Advanced training in the practice of ministry: The program is designed for students who are actively involved in ministry and in serving the church, with the goal of helping them to function in that role more effectively.
Development of an area of expertise and research: The program especially highlights three areas of study: pastoral leadership and administration, pastoral care and discipleship, and expository preaching.
Church leadership within an Asian context: The program emphasizes the need to equip church leaders for the unique opportunities and challenges of serving the rapidly growing church in Asia.
Program Requirements
The Ph.D. in Ministerial Studies program includes 11 courses, comprehensive exams, and the successful defense of a dissertation. Among the 11 courses, students must take at least two on subjects related to pastoral leadership and administration, two on subjects related to pastoral care and discipleship, two on subjects related to expository preaching, and one on research methods.
Admissions
Entrance into the Ph.D. in Ministerial Studies program is competitive, since there are only a limited number of spots that are available for students to begin the program each school year. Every effort will be made by the school to accept the most highly qualified applicants. Therefore, acceptance into the program depends on more than simply meeting the basic qualifications. Applicants should keep the competitive nature of the program in mind as they complete the application procedure.
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2021-2022 Courses
| Course | Faculty | Day | Time |
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1st Trimester |
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| The Multidimensional Pastor | Dr. Samson Uytanlet | August 4 – October 20, 2021 Thursdays |
02:00pm – 05:00pm |
2nd Trimester |
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| Spiritual Formation and Discipleship | Dr. Nehemiah Sia | November 8 – December 17, 2021 January 3 – February 11, 2022 Fridays |
7:00pm – 10:00pm |
3rd Trimester |
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| Expository Preaching on 1 and 2 Peter | Dr. Neil Ty | March 3 – May 26, 2022 Thursdays |
07:00pm – 10:00pm |
| The Shepherding Work of the Church | Dr. Joe Godwin | May 30 – June 3, 6-10, 2022 | 06:30pm – 10:00pm |
2022-2023 Courses
| Course | Faculty | Day | Time |
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1st Trimester |
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| Pastoral Leadership | Dr. Narry Santos | July 25-29, August 1-5, 2022 | 08:00am – 11:00am |
| Research Methods in Ministerial Studies | Dr. Joel Williams | August 11 – October 20, 2022 Thursdays |
07:00pm – 10:00pm |
2nd Trimester |
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| Transformational Teaching in Ministry | Dr. Nehemiah Sia | November 11 – December 16, 2022 January 3 – February 10, 2023 Fridays |
07:00pm – 10:00pm |
3rd Trimester |
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| Preaching and Teaching the Parables of Jesus | Dr. Craig Blomberg | March 2 – May 25, 2023 Thursdays |
09:00am – 12:00pm |
2023-2024 Courses:
| Course | Faculty | Day | Time |
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1st Trimester |
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| Strategic Planning for Church Growth | Dr. Stephen G. Tan | August 14-19, 2023 | 09:00am – 12:00pm 01:30pm – 04:30pm |
| Expository Preaching on 1 Corinthians | Dr. Andrew B. Spurgeon | October 30 – November 4, 2023 | 09:00am – 12:00pm 02:00 pm – 05:00pm |
2nd Trimester |
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| Designing a Dissertation Prospectus in Ministerial Studies | Dr. Joel F. Williams | February 26 – March 2, 2024 | 09:00am – 12:00pm 02:00 pm – 05:00pm |
3rd Trimester |
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| Reconciling Relationships Biblically | Dr. Jolene Kinser | May 20-25, 2024 | 09:00am – 12:00pm 02:00 pm – 05:00pm |
Faculty
Dr. Stephen G. Tan
(Th.M., D.Min., Dallas Theological Seminary)
Serves as Senior Pastor of Grace Christian Church of the Philippines in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
Dr. Andrew B. Spurgeon
(Th.M., Ph.D., Dallas Theological Seminary)
Serves as Professor of New Testament Studies at Singapore Bible College.
Dr. Joel F. Williams
(Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary; Ph.D. Marquette University)
Serves as Professor of New Testament Studies at Biblical Seminary of the Philippines in Valenzuela City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
Dr. Jolene Kinser
(M.A., Fuller Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Biola University)
Serves as Peacemaking Specialist for the South Pacific District of the Christian and Missionary Alliance.