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Professional Doctorate in Ministry (DMin) at St Mary's University, Twickenham

St Mary's University, Twickenham, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The Professional Doctorate in Ministry (DMin) is a unique opportunity to combine theological reflection and ministerial practice leading to a doctoral level qualification. Bespoke tutoring from St Mary’s world-leading theological faculty An opportunity to combine study and practice at a higher educational level We live in rapidly changing times.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Business, Law, Education and Theology  |  Department: School of Theology and the Arts  |  Duration: 4-7 years (part-time)  |  Study mode: online; part-time  |  Intake: October  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Pastoral Theology of Ministry: Scripture and Ministry, Research Skills and Methods, Yourself as Researcher: Personal Identities and Values, Research Proposal, Dissertation. Optional modules include Ethical and Social Issues of Ministry, Engaging with Research: Research, Practice and the Political, Engaging in Theological Reflection.

Career pathways

It is anticipated that many students will study part-time as continuing professional development, alongside various forms of Christian ministry and leadership, or for personal interest, for such people, the programme will enhance their future employability, including in more senior roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students will be accepted on the programme if they have an Upper Second Class Honours Degree or equivalent. In some circumstances, other qualifications will be accepted after interview, or (exceptionally) other relevant experience and study with evidence of the ability to engage with such a programme (subject to approval by the Academic Registrar on the advice of the Programme Director).

Domestic applicants: GBP 3,720 a year (2026/27). September 2026 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 7,440 a year (2026/27). September 2026 entry Source

Intake: October

Duration: 4-7 years (part-time)

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