The Doctor of Ministry (DMin) degree at Louisville Seminary is a structured program of lifelong learning designed for those who are seekingA renewal of a sense of vocation to ministry, A commitment to excellence in pastoral work and academic study. A supportive and safe group of colleagues with whom one can learn and grow. An opportunity to do genuine advanced academic study of the cutting edge of theological biblical, theological and practical bases of ministry A chance to join the Louisville Seminary learning community in exploring the experience of ministry in varied contexts. At Louisville, the D.Min. is designed with enough structure to help a busy religious leader negotiate the academic requirements, and with enough flexibility to pursue individual needs and interests. In the first two years of the program, students stay with a continuing learning group through four seminars of one or two weeks duration. New learning groups are formed in January of each year. Each seminar is team taught by a resident LPTS professor and a seasoned pastor adjunct professor. Advanced courses and a learning project in ministry complete the requirements for the degree.
