Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) in Seminary Formation in Washington D.C., DC United States | The Catholic University of America

The Doctor of Ministry in Seminary Formation program typically requires at least 30-credit-hour plus D.Min. project of coursework. 

The Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) in Seminary Formation program at The Catholic University of America is designed to provide advanced theological and pastoral formation for those involved in seminary education and formation. The program combines rigorous academic coursework with practical ministry experience, structured to be completed over three years with a blend of online and on-campus learning.

Curriculum Overview

Prerequisites

• Master of Divinity degree or equivalent (approximately 72 graduate-level credits in theology)
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• At least three years of full-time pastoral ministry experience
• Submission of a statement of purpose (1,000-2,000 words)
• Three letters of recommendation
• Completion of Seminary Formation Council certification program courses

Program Structure

• Duration: Three years, with courses running annually from May 1 to July 15
• Format: Nine weeks online and two weeks on-campus residency each summer
• Courses: Ten courses over three years, plus additional coursework during the fall semester of the second year
• Core Courses: Include topics such as New Evangelization, Pastoral Leadership, Multicultural Ministry, and Liturgical Spirituality
• Specialized Courses in Seminary Formation: Cover topics like the Art of Accompaniment and the Culture of Encounter

Candidacy

• Students may apply for candidacy after completing 21 credit hours of coursework
• Candidacy must be attained before submitting a project proposal

D.Min. Project

• The project involves original research and practical implementation in seminary formation
• It must include a treatise with a theological foundation, project design, implementation, and evaluation
• An oral presentation and defense of the project is required