Doctor of Ministry in Transformational Leadership at Boston University

Programme overview

The Doctor of Ministry degree (DMin) is a professional doctoral degree designed to enrich religious leaders in traditional and non-traditional settings, to deepen their understanding of and commitment to ministry, and to refine its practice.

Faculty: School of Theology | Duration: 30 units required | Study mode: full-time | Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

The format of the DMin is a combination of intensive, on-site seminars and distance education courses that students can take from their home locations. The DMin has a single, main track in “Transformational Leadership” comprised of four intensive seminars (12 units), three cohort courses (12 units), one elective course (4 units), and 2 units of directed study for the thesis project—a total of 30 units.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must have the MDiv or equivalent degree from an Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS)–accredited seminary with a minimum GPA of 3.3. Applicants also must have completed a minimum of three years of full-time professional ministry or its equivalent. Admission to the DMin program will be determined by the policies set by the Doctor of Ministry Committee and implemented by an Admissions committee appointed by the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs.

USD 25,280 a year (2026-27). School of Theology full-time tuition for 2026-27 (listed for 'DMin & Other Graduate Programs'), per year. Part-time $1,053 per credit (DMin $790). Tuition only. Source

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