Doctor of Ministry (DMin) at Duke University

Programme overview

A hybrid doctorate for pastors and Christian leaders who continue in their ministry roles, integrating practical experience with theological reflection and culminating in a research thesis.

Faculty: Duke Divinity School | Duration: 3 years | Study mode: part-time | Location: Durham, NC, United States

What you will study

Five week-long residencies at Duke over two years, each followed by eight weeks of online interaction, then a year of writing a thesis and a student portfolio.

Career pathways

Pastors and leaders of church-related institutions and Christian higher education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Duke Divinity DMin: at least five years of full-time ministry and a minimum GPA of 3.3 in an MDiv or comparable master's from an ATS-accredited school. Four recommendations (two academic, two church), a two-page statement of academic purpose, a writing sample of up to 15 pages and bachelor's and master's transcripts. Deadlines Nov 1, Jan 15, Apr 15, Jul 1; fee USD 60.

USD 31,500 a year (2026-27). DMin tuition as listed (10,500 per term). Excludes required fees. Source

Graduate School Ph.D. programmes list application deadlines for students beginning graduate study in fall 2027.

The Occupational Therapy Doctorate starts in August for applicants admitted in both the fall and spring rounds.

Fall 2027 Ph.D. deadlines (11:59 p.m. Eastern): most programmes 12/01/2026 including Biochemistry, Biology, Biostatistics, Cell and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Classical Studies, Immunology and Physics; Computer Science, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Environmental Policy, History, Mathematics, Philosophy, Religion and Statistical Science 12/15/2026; English 12/08/2026; Economics 01/06/2027; Earth and Climate Sciences and Music 01/07/2027; Nursing 11/19/2026; Business Administration 12/14/2026; Political Science and Sociology 12/17/2026; Romance Studies 12/30/2026. Computational Media, Arts and Cultures and Public Policy Studies are not accepting applications for 2027 enrollment.

Occupational Therapy Doctorate 2026-27 application deadlines: Fall round Thursday, October 8, 2026; Spring round Tuesday, January 12, 2027 (applications through OTCAS). Fall applicants are notified the first week of December 2026 and spring applicants the first week of March 2027.

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