Doctor of Ministry in Spirituality, Leadership, and Justice

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union doctoratesThis innovative doctoral degree is designed for mid-level and senior-level faith leaders serving in various ministries in religious and secular settings. It emphasizes the evolving and emerging nature of spirituality and just leadership practice amidst religious, social, political, and demographic shifts in and across geographic contexts. Developed in collaboration with New York Theological Seminary, this program will equip graduates with the ability to link theory to practice to ground their work in spirituality, justice, and rigorous critical theo-ethical imagination. Graduates will be well-positioned to take on leadership roles in congregational ministry, faith-based and social justice organizations, as well as local and national advocacy, policy, and political action settings. This is a New York Theological Seminary legacy program of Union Theological Seminary.

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Hybrid Program

The Doctor of Ministry Hybrid Program will offer students a chance to attend with flexible online hours and three required in-person residencies for those who may require it. Students will have the opportunity to obtain scholarships to participate in the Hybrid Program.

Scholarship & Financial Aid

All admitted applicants are eligible for up to 50% tuition in scholarship, making this program a highly affordable option for advanced academic study.  Need-based federal student aid is also available to applicants who submit the FAFSA.

Curriculum Overview

TermCoursesCredits
Year 1 - In Person Residency (August)Leadership for Revolutionary Ministry in Diverse Cultural Contexts
Year 1 - FallLeadership for Revolutionary Ministry in Diverse Cultural Contexts (cont.)
Theory, Theology, and the Practice of Research I
3
3
Year 1 - SpringInterpretation and Methods in/and the Pursuit of Social Justice
Spirituality and Social Justice Work
3
3
Year 2 - In Person Residency (August)Moral Leadership, Public Advocacy, and Local Exegesis
Year 2 - FallMoral Leadership, Public Advocacy, and Local Exegesis (cont.)
Decoding Power and Intersectionality
3
3
Year 2 - SpringReligion and Social Movements (Then and Now)
Theory, Theology, and the Practice of Research II
3
3
Year 3 - In Person Residency (August)Applied Research/Doctoral Demonstration Project I
Year 3 - FallApplied Research/Doctoral Demonstration Project I (cont.)
Guided Reading/Doctoral Project Writing
3
3
Year 3 - SpringApplied Research/Doctoral Demonstration Project II3
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