Your path: Doctor of Ministry
Doctor of Ministry
The Doctor of Ministry is offered through a cooperative agreement with San Francisco Theological Seminary.
While there is a depth of mystery and humility in faith, San Francisco Theological Seminary's Doctor of Ministry program at Marylhurst University is designed to give students’ faith a practical application, allowing it to achieve its full meaning as a force for positive change.
Students from all major traditions – Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism or Islam – will learn to apply theology to a concrete pastoral discipline.
Doctor of Ministry graduates leave with greater career potential and a deeper appreciation for the many connections among faith, community and personal goals.
Learning Outcomes
In this program, students:
- Gain a greater understanding of sacred literature;
- Learn about modern pastoral issues;
- Develop skills for a career in educational leadership; and
- Expand theological knowledge.
Lasting Relationships
The convergence of clergy and lay pastors from many faiths provides students with opportunities for networking and support. While working on the Doctor of Ministry degree, students strike up relationships with colleagues that often lead to new career paths, new insights into challenging spiritual, political and ethical issues, and friendships that last for decades.
San Francisco Theological Seminary
The Doctor of Ministry is granted by this esteemed theological institution. Located in San Anselmo, California, San Francisco Theological Seminary has been providing continuing education and advanced degrees for clergy and pastoral professionals for more than 100 years.
Marylhurst University's collaboration with San Francisco Theological Seminary is made possible in part by a grant from the Henry Luce Foundation, Inc.
San Francisco Theological Seminary’s Web site
Dedicated Faculty
Both San Francisco Theological Seminary and Marylhurst University offer students a team of skilled theologians, each with a doctoral degree and years of experience in ministry, education or public service.
Accreditation
The Doctor of Ministry program is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
San Francisco Theological Seminary (SFTS) is a founding member of the Graduate Theological Union linking nine seminaries and numerous programs. SFTS partners with the University of California at Berkeley to offer advanced studies.
Marylhurst University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.