D.Min Program

Spring Bible Academy offers advanced doctoral programs for seasoned ministry leaders who desire to deepen their theological understanding and broaden their ministry impact. Through our Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) program, developed in collaboration with World Mission University (WMU: https://wmu.edu), students engage in an immersive, Christ-centered learning experience that blends rigorous academic study with practical ministry application.

Participants grow within a supportive community, receive mentorship from experienced faculty, and gain access to rich spiritual and academic resources. Together, these elements equip leaders to serve the global Church with clarity, innovation, and excellence.

Next steps: Please complete the following forms.

1. World Mission University Common Application for Admission: https://hipaa.jotform.com/223625151384150

2. DMin Statement of Experience: https://hipaa.jotform.com/223625151384150

3. PhD/DWS/DMin/DMin in CCSF Reference: https://form.jotform.com/223336867413055

4. Download: https://sprbible.org/dmin.pdf

Program Goals

Doctor of Ministry degree program seeks to:

Lead learners to explore and develop deeply about themselves, not theories or principles.

• • Support to think and practice from the center of TEXT to the center of CONTEXT.
  • Balance theory and practice through the collaboration of professors, field experts and instructional designers.
  • The latest theories used in social science and field research methods will be actively utilized. (PBL, Design Thinking, Deep Level Interview)
  • Through individual mentoring, not only design a student-tailored learning course, but also experience a holistic education.
  • The final project will not only have a real impact on individuals and communities, but it will also be an expandable theme from a long-term perspective.

Admissions Policies
Students who apply for the Doctoral program must hold a three-year Master of Divinity degree or its academic equivalent.

Application

WMU’s academic programs are open to students of all Christian denominations who meet the standard requirements for admissions. WMU admits only qualified students who are committed to Jesus Christ. However, WMU does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of educational policies, admission policies, scholarships, or any other programs or activities.
The following documents must be included in the application process.

Admission requirements

1. The application form and a non-refundable application fee
2. Testimony (included in application);
3. Two references; 
4. Statement of purpose
5. Official transcripts from all post-secondary educational institutions attended; 
6. Photo (taken within 6 months) (uploaded to the application)
7. An earned MA degree or the equivalent with at least a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) from an accredited institution.

2025-2026 Doctor of Ministry in Bible and Preaching (Degree Requirements: 34 credits)

Core Courses: 28 credits

• BP721 Biblical Hermeneutics and Exegesis Methodology – 4 credits

• BP722 Theological Understanding and the Exegetical Preaching of the Synoptic Gospels – 4 credits

• BP723 Theological Understanding and the Exegetical Preaching of Torah – 4 credits

• BP724 Theological Understanding and Exegetical Preaching of the Johannine Literature – the Fourth Gospel, Johannine Epistles, Revelation – 4 credits

• BP725 Theological Understanding and Exegetical Preaching of the Prophets – 4 credits

• BP726 Theological Understanding and Exegetical Preaching of the Pauline Epistles – 4 credits

• BP727 Theological Understanding and Exegetical Preaching of the Psalms – 4 credits

Research and Project: 6 credits

• BP700 Dissertation Research Methodology – 2 credits

• BP720 Professional Dissertation Project – 4 credits

Dissertation Continuation I-III (0 credit each)

• BP721 Dissertation Continuation I

• BP722 Dissertation Continuation II

• BP723 Dissertation Continuation III