What is the difference between the Doctor of Ministry (DMin) and the Ph.D.?
The real distinction between these two degrees lies in the purpose and function of the degrees. Wisdom University offers students a choice between preparation for work in the pastoral and healing professions and a degree for those interested in more secular vocations. Both the Doctor of Ministry (DMin) and the Ph.D. are referred to as “terminal” degrees, in the sense that they are both Doctoral degrees, but their purpose and function are very different. The DMin degree, much like an M.D. for doctors or a J.D. for lawyers, is a functional degree for people interested in the ministry. Traditionally, a DMin degree is for those who want to enter the pastoral professions in a religious denomination. More recently, DMin degrees have been sought by those interested in the broader healing, counseling and pastoral professions. A Ph.D. degree, on the other hand, is considered a secular research degree and is not tied to religious affiliation or any other functional area. At Wisdom University, th
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