Degrees Archive - 51��

Advanced Master of Divinity

Blake Burris — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 19:04:48 +0000

Prepare for more faithful service

Admissions Requirements

In addition to the online application, transcripts, and pastor/church recommendation, the Advanced M.Div. application requires the following:

A baccalaureate degree in religion or biblical studies with a 3.3 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
The baccalaureate degree must have substantial hours in bible, theology, and/or Christian ministry.
- If you have any questions, email admissions@sbts.edu for a transcript evaluation.
Academic Paper – Applicants will upload a writing sample to the application. Please submit an unmarked sample from your previous schooling. It should be a clean copy and may account for former professor’s editorial comments.

Click here to learn more or start your application.

*Graduates of Boyce College Bachelor’s programs are eligible to apply for the Advanced M.Div.

Language Proficiency

Advanced Master of Divinity students must demonstrate proficiency in Biblical Hebrew and Greek. Before students may take the required Intro to Hebrew Exegesis (20440) and Intro to Greek Exegesis (22440) courses, students must either:

Take Beginning Hebrew (20400) and Beginning Greek (22400). As prerequisite requirements these courses will be in addition to the 72 credit hours required for the program.
Receive a passing grade on Beginning Greek and Hebrew .

Biblical Studies
Course Number	Description	Credit Hours
20440	Introduction to Hebrew Exegesis: Ruth	3
22440	Introduction to Greek Exegesis: 1 John	3
27800	Theology of the Old Testament	3
27820	Theology of the New Testament	3
Total		12

Theological Studies
Course Number	Description	Credit Hours
27080	Systematic Theology III: Baptist Theology of Scripture and the Church, and Eschatology¹	3
28700	Christian Apologetics¹	3
Total		6

Practical Studies
Course Number	Description	Credit Hours
30000	Christian Preaching¹ or	3
45400	Christian Teaching
32100	Personal Evangelism & Devotion¹	3
32960	Introduction to Missiology¹	3
34300	Biblical Counseling & Personal Ministry of the Word¹	3
40080	Christian Leadership	3
40301	Pastoral Ministry² or	3
45260	Discipleship Ministry
Total		18

Unrestricted Electives
Course Number	Description	Credit Hours
	Advanced Master of Divinity – Unrestricted Electives	36
Total		36

Cooperative Program
Course Number	Description	Credit Hours
42490	The Cooperative Program³	(2)
Total		0

Total Advanced Master of Divinity: 72

Additional Courses
Course Number	Description	Credit Hours
28999	Thesis Research and Writing (if required)	+2

Boyce College graduates who have taken an equivalent course at Boyce may take an upper-level elective in the same area. For more information students may contact academicadvising@sbts.edu
30000 and 40301 are reserved for men.
The Cooperative Program Course is a (one-time) non-curricular requirement. Students should enroll in the class during their first year of study.
Thesis Research and Writing is optional.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Advanced M.Div. will prepare students for church/pastoral ministry or advanced studies in theology.

The M.Div. at 51�� Seminary combines a robust core of biblical and theological studies plus missions, evangelism, and ministry courses to ensure students are prepared for a variety of ministry roles.

In addition to the online application, transcripts, and pastor/church recommendation, the Advanced M.Div. application requires the following:

A baccalaureate degree in religion or biblical studies with a 3.3 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
The baccalaureate degree must have substantial hours in bible, theology, and/or Christian ministry.
If you have any questions, email admissions@sbts.edu for a transcript evaluation.
Academic Paper – Applicants will upload a writing sample to the application. Please submit an unmarked sample from your previous schooling. It should be a clean copy and may account for former professor’s editorial comments.

Click here to learn more or start your application.

*Graduates of Boyce College Bachelor’s programs are eligible to apply for the Advanced M.Div.

During a student’s first year in the Advanced Master of Divinity, they must demonstrate proficiency in Biblical Greek and Hebrew. Students may either:

Take Beginning Greek (22400) and Beginning Hebrew (20400) during first year in the program.
Receive a passing grade on Beginning Greek and Hebrew advanced placement exams.

You can email admissions@sbts.edu or contact your Admissions Counselor to learn about your qualifications to the Advanced M.Div.

Advanced M.Div. faculty includes:

James M. Hamilton

Professor of Old Testament Interpretation and Biblical Theology

Gregg R. Allison

Professor of Christian Theology

Research Interests

Ecclesiology, Pneumatology, Theological Anthropology

Duane A. Garrett

John R. Sampey Professor of Old Testament Interpretation and Professor of Biblical Theology

John D. Wilsey

Professor of Church History

Research Interests

History of Religious Nationalism
Church History
Religious Liberty

Resources as a 51�� Seminary student

Textbooks Provided

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Academic Support

Access academic advising, writing assistance, language tutoring and more as a 51�� Seminary online or on-campus student.

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Flexible Course Options

With multiple course delivery options you’ll find classes that fit around your schedule.

100% online degrees
Main campus courses
Hybrid campus intensive options

Course delivery options

Financial Aid

We are committed to making your education affordable. Our Financial Aid office can connect you with institutional & outside sources of aid.

Financial Aid

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Certificate in Great Commission Studies

Daniel Villanueva — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 17:00:15 +0000

Certificate in Great Commission Studies
Course Number	Description	Credit Hours
42490	The Cooperative Program	(2)
22100	Biblical Hermeneutics	3
20200	Introduction to the Old Testament I or	3
20220	Introduction to the Old Testament II
22200	Introduction to the New Testament I or	3
22220	Introduction to the New Testament II
27060	Systematic Theology I: Theological Prolegomena, and the Nature and Works of God or	3
27070	Systematic Theology II: Christ, Salvation, and the Holy Spirit or
27080	Systematic Theology III: Baptist Theology of Scripture and the Church, and Eschatology
32960	Introduction to Missiology or	3
45260	Discipleship Ministry
Total		15

Total Certificate in Great Commission Studies: 15

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to understand the Christian worldview and have a global vision for fulfilling the Great Commission.
Students will be able to integrate systematic and historical theology into a larger biblical framework.

Questions?

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Email: admissions@sbts.edu

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Diploma

Michelle Smith — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 16:23:52 +0000

3 Reasons to Start the Diploma Program at 51�� Seminary

A Promised Pathway

Students who begin in the Diploma program will enroll in the same courses a M.Div. student would take. After 24 credit hours, Diploma students may qualify to transfer into the M.Div. This pathway allows students to graduate with a master’s from 51�� Seminary no matter your academic background.

Our Trusted Faculty

Diploma students study with 51��’s world-renowned faculty who are experienced pastors, and seasoned theologians with hundreds of years of experience teaching and preparing ministers of the gospel. Among all the considerations for selecting ministry training, one stands above the rest: choose a faculty.

Flexible and Practical Ministry Training

Our Diploma program provides maximum flexibility for students to study online or on-campus in a part-time or full-time capacity. Whether you are a seasoned pastor or just recognizing your call to ministry, be assured that 51�� Seminary will equip you for more faithful service.

Ministry training for all of life.

Biblical Studies
Course Number	Description	Credit Hours
22100	Biblical Hermeneutics	3
20200	Introduction to the Old Testament I	3
20220	Introduction to the Old Testament II	3
22200	Introduction to the New Testament I	3
22220	Introduction to the New Testament II	3
Total		15

Theological Studies
Course Number	Description	Credit Hours
27060	Systematic Theology I: Theological Prolegomena, and the Nature and Works of God	3
27070	Systematic Theology II: Christ, Salvation, and the Holy Spirit	3
27080	Systematic Theology III: Baptist Theology of Scripture and the Church, and Eschatology	3
25100	Introduction to Church History I	3
25120	Introduction to Church History II	3
29250	Survey of Christian Ethics	3
28700	Christian Apologetics	3
Total		21

Practical Studies
Course Number	Description	Credit Hours
30000	Christian Preaching¹ or	3
45400	Christian Teaching
30020	Preaching Practicum¹ or	3
40200	Introduction to Biblical Worship
40080	Christian Leadership	3
34300	Biblical Counseling & Personal Ministry of the Word	3
40301	Pastoral Ministry⁴ or	3
45260	Discipleship Ministry
32100	Personal Evangelism & Devotion	3
32960	Introduction to Missiology	3
Total		21

Electives
Course Number	Description	Credit Hours
	Electives Across All Disciplines	21
Total		21

Cooperative Program
Course Number	Description	Credit Hours
42490	The Cooperative Program²	(2)
Total		0

Total Diploma: 78

30000, 30020, and 40301 are reserved for men.
The Cooperative Program Course is a (one-time) non-curricular requirement. Students should enroll in the class during their first year of study.
Students will complete the Supervised Ministry Experience (SME) requirement as a part of the 40301 Pastoral Ministry or 45260 Discipleship Ministry course. See the FAQs for more information.
See notes 1 and 3.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions? Our dedicated team of admissions counselors is here to help every step of the way. Here are some answers to common questions.

Students admitted into the Diploma Program will immediately take the same masters courses as M.Div. students and will follow the same curriculum (with the exception of Greek & Hebrew courses).

After completing 24 credit hours, Diploma students may apply for transfer into the M.Div. program if they have a 3.0 cumulative GPA.

Diploma students who move into the M.Div. will have all their coursework transfer into the new degree and be able to ultimately graduate with a Masters of Divinity.

Students may still graduate with a Diploma. They will simply complete the requirements of the Master of Divinity (with the exception of Hebrew & Greek).

Diploma students take the same courses alongside M.A. and M.Div. students. There is no difference.

Diploma students will pay standard masters tuition rates and fees. Click here to learn more about tuition rates.

Diploma students at 51�� Seminary have full access to the same available to all students. Each year, dozens begin the program and find success in their studies.

Prospective students are encouraged to explore our Online Preview Courses to experience firsthand the academic rigor and time commitment required for success in the program.

Diploma students have the same application requirements as other masters applicants, with the exception of transcripts:

Diploma applicants must submit an official copy of their high school transcripts (showing a graduation date) or GED, unless the applicant has completed a minimum of 24 hours of college credit (in which case the applicant may only submit their college transcript).

Click here to see the full list of admissions requirements.

The Supervised Ministry Experience (SME) requires students to engage in 40 hours of supervised ministry in a local church/ministry or missions context. All Master’s level students complete this requirement as a part of the 40301 Pastoral Ministry or 45260 Discipleship Ministry course. For more information consult the or contact Dr. Colin McCulloch at cmcculloch@sbts.edu.

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to demonstrate a growing, Christ-like character and a sense of God’s calling to ministry.
Students will be able to understand the Christian worldview and have a global vision for fulfilling the Great Commission.
Students will be able to demonstrate significant knowledge of the Bible, interpret Scripture’s original meaning, and apply Scripture to contemporary situations.
Students will be able to integrate systematic and historical theology into a larger biblical framework.
Students will be able to display a biblical vision for ministry and lead with humble authority.
Students will be able to preach/teach Scripture clearly and passionately so as to engage the mind and move the heart.

Resources as a 51�� Seminary student

Textbooks Provided

As a student you’ll receive instant digital textbooks, full Logos Max tools, and permanent digital library access.

Learn more

Academic Support

Access academic advising, writing assistance, language tutoring and more as a 51�� Seminary online or on-campus student.

Explore student resources

Flexible Course Options

With multiple course delivery options you’ll find classes that fit around your schedule.

100% online degrees
Main campus courses
Hybrid campus intensive options

Course delivery options

Financial Aid

We are committed to making your education affordable. Our Financial Aid office can connect you with institutional & outside sources of aid.

Financial Aid

Ready to Apply?

Students apply for the Diploma program via our online application. When prompted, select “Degree Type > Diploma.”

Start Your Application

Questions?

Contact Admissions

Phone: (502) 897-4200

Text: (502) 305-3554

Email: admissions@sbts.edu

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Doctor of Education

Kyle Hunt — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 19:15:53 +0000

Modular format – relocation to Louisville not required.

Students will complete this program with one trip to campus each year for doctoral seminars in July*. Each seminar session will last one week.

3 Reasons to Study the Doctor of Education

Leadership-Focused

The Ed.D at 51�� Seminary is focused on preparing leaders for faithfulness in churches, Christian schools and ministry organizations. Our trusted faculty have designed this degree to facilitate your leadership development.

Balanced Curriculum

The accelerated, research-based, and practical curriculum of 51�� Seminary’s Ed.D program balances focused research and practical application. This 2.5 year program accelerates your growth as a scholar-practitioner.

Community of Learning

Students in the Doctor of Education participate in a cohort along with fellow students. The cohort model nurtures community, facilitates deeper learning, and provides the setting for the formation of deep friendships and lasting ministry partnerships.

Train as a leader in education for the church.

Doctor of Education
Course Number	Description	Credit Hours
81020	Graduate Research Seminar	2
	8 EdD Seminars	48
	Thesis Research and Writing (RDS)	6
	Thesis Defense	4
Total		60

Total Doctor of Education: 60

Seminars

92000 Philosophical Foundations for Educational Research
92010 Empirical Foundations for Educational Research
92020 Models of Teaching and Learning
92030 Models of Leadership and Administration
92040 Leadership and Organizational Change
92050 Human Development and Redemptive Formation
92060 Critical Reflection and Research Evaluation
92070 Mentorship and Guided Research

Available Concentrations

Christian School Teaching and Administration

This concentration is designed for those serving in Christian schools. This concentration serves both teachers focused on effective teaching and learning as well as school administrators charged with faithfully leading faculty and academic institutions.

Discipleship and Christian Formation

For those serving in the educational and discipleship ministries of the church, this concentration equips church leaders with a philosophy Christian formation and resources for faithful leadership of discipleship ministries.

Organizational Leadership

In an effort to develop and educate those with significant leadership responsibilities, this concentration helps leaders of a church or ministry organization to understand and apply effective and faithful approaches to Christian leadership.

Doctor of Education Faculty Include:

Justin A. Irving

Professor of Leadership

Timothy Paul Jones

C. Edwin Gheens Professor of Christian Family Ministry

Research Interests

Apologetics, Patristics, Family Ministry

John David Trentham

Professor of Leadership and Discipleship

Frequently Asked Questions

The Doctor of Education is a terminal degree that will equip men and women to serve as leaders in church-affiliated educational institutions or educational ministries of the church.

No. The Doctor of Education is available in a modular format, requiring one trip each academic year to Louisville for doctoral seminars during the second week in July.

Refer to the academic calendar for current year seminar dates.

*Note that winter seminars occur in January but are conducted online. International students must attend winter seminars in-person to maintain their F-1 status.

In-person winter seminars are also open to domestic students who wish to attend.

See the “Admissions” tab for prerequisite degree requirements.

A qualified master’s degree in a discipline relevant to your intended area of study.*

While there is no minimum GPA requirement for admission, an applicant’s GPA in previous academic work will be one of the factors taken into account in the admissions process.

*International transcripts will require an official evaluation from a (World Evaluation Services is preferred).

Admissions for the Ed.D. program consists of:

Initial Application Submission

All required materials must be submitted to the Office of Admissions by the appropriate deadline (see “Admissions” tab for more information).

The Ed.D. program is structured for 36 months (3 years). Students who take longer than three years will be assessed an additional $2,000 fee for each semester of extension beyond the four-year limit.

Admissions

Admissions Prerequisites

To be considered for admission in our Ed.D. program we require the following for applications:

A qualified master’s degree in a discipline relevant to your intended area of study.
While there is no minimum GPA requirement for admission, an applicant’s GPA in previous academic work will be one of the factors taken into account in the admissions process.
International transcripts will require an official evaluation from a (World Evaluation Services is preferred).

*For more information about our equivalency standards, leveling options, or to request an equivalency review based on your master’s level work, please email admissions@sbts.edu.

Application Requirements

All applicants must receive a reference from the local church where they are a member. Family members may not complete this reference. If you are the pastor of your church, please select another church leader (associate pastor, elder, deacon, etc) to complete the church recommendation. Recommendation forms are automatically emailed to references via our online application.
Two additional academic recommendations. We suggest that a professor or a business acquaintance who can speak to academic performance complete the 2 additional recommendations required for doctoral students.
Transcription from the educational institution or institutions that conferred any required degrees should be submitted to the Admissions Office. Contact the registrar or academic records office of your previous institution(s). They may e-mail the transcripts (directly or via 3rd party such as Parchment) to admissions@sbts.edu or mail copies to our physical address. Transcripts must come directly from schools either electronically or in sealed/unopened envelopes.
A graduate level research paper in a field related to leadership, education or ministry and must be submitted along with the application. You may upload this research paper directly onto the application.
A Vita – a summary (1-2 pages) of previous academic studies, rationale for doctoral studies, personal goals, area of research interest, and description of past missions experience
$40 application fee – paid after application submission.

Application Deadlines

All application materials must be received by:

October 1st – Summer Matriculation

Seminars

Hear from Our Alumni

Our alumni share why they chose 51�� Seminary’s Doctor of Education, how it shaped their ministry, and why they believe it’s worth it.

Program Cost

$1,000 down payment, and remaining balance due equally over 30 months.*

	Total Cost	Monthly Payment
Total cost for SBC students	$20,363	$645.43
Total cost for non-SBC students	$34,005	$1,100.17

*Program tuition shown is for the 2026-2027 academic year. Additional fees are subject to the current fee schedule.

Financial Aid

51�� Seminary does not offer fully-funded scholarships or grants for the EdD program.

In their own words

“I have found the Ed.D. program at 51�� to be an environment of encouragement and collaboration while maintaining the high standards of professionalism, academic rigor, and decidedly confessional Christian curriculum. It has helped me develop as a leader and serve well in Christian higher education. ”

Erin Shaw
Associate Professor of Women’s Ministry, Cedarville

In their own words

“The Ed.D. program was exactly what I needed to finalize my educational goals. The program was a biblically based educational leadership track that was perfectly calibrated for the practitioner on the field. The curriculum was challenging, the professors were relevant, and the cohort members are now some of my lifelong friends. As a busy pastor with a growing church and school, I can’t think of a better educational path for those who want to lead with excellence while connecting with other like-minded leaders in their field.”

Aaron Filippone
Lead Pastor, Indian Rocks Baptist Church

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Program Cost

$1,000 down payment, and remaining balance due equally over 36 months.*

	Total Cost	Monthly Payment
Total cost for SBC students	$20,363	$537.86
Total cost for non-SBC students	$34,005	$916.80

*Program tuition shown is for the 2023-2024 academic year. Additional fees are subject to the current fee schedule.

Financial Aid

51�� Seminary does not offer fully-funded scholarships or grants for the EdD program.

*Winter seminars are held in an online format with no travel to campus required.

International students must attend both summer and winter seminars in-person to maintain their F-1 visa status.
In-person seminar options are open to domestic students who wish to travel to campus over the winter.

Engage with our Faculty

When you choose a seminary, you choose a faculty.

Learn how the professors at 51�� Seminary can equip you for a Lifetime of Faithfulness through one of our upcoming virtual Q&As or doctoral events.

Faculty and Program Q&As Virtual and In-Person Doctoral Events

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Doctor of Educational Ministry

Blake Burris — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 17:59:36 +0000

3 Reasons to Study Doctor of Educational Ministry at 51��

Flexible Training

We offer the Doctor of Educational Ministry degree in both a modular and fully-online format so that pastors and church leaders do not have to relocate.

Through our online concentrations, you can complete your full degree without a single trip to campus.

Through our modular format, seminars are offered in manageable, one-week segments (Tuesday– Friday).

View the Program Schedule

Educational Focus

In addition to concentration-specific seminars, students will take 2 educational courses in order to refine skills for leading educationally-driven ministries in the church.

Relational Learning

You will complete your entire D.Ed.Min. with the same cohort – a group of like-minded ministry practitioners. Develop lasting bonds with other ministry leaders in the D.Ed.Min.

Plus, every D.Ed.Min. student is paired with a faculty supervisor that works with them throughout their program. Meet a lifelong mentor with seasoned ministry experience.

51�� Seminary Alumni Receive $1,500 off Your Next Degree

51�� Seminary Alumni who begin the Doctor of Ministry (D. Min.) or Doctor of Educational Ministry (D.Ed.Min.) program in 2026 will receive a $1,500 discount towards the total cost of the degree.

The church deserves the very best leaders.

Frequently Asked Questions

The D.Ed.Min. degree at 51�� Seminary exists to train leaders to be expert practitioners in their area of study.

The degree culminates in a Ministry Research Project or Research Thesis (100-125 pages) where students will apply professional knowledge and documented research into the context of their ministry.

Examples of past projects include:

Integrating Biblical Counseling into the Small Group Discipleship Model at Foothills Church
Equipping Students of Chaparral Hills Baptist Church to Meditate on the Bible
Training Men towards Pastoral Ordination at Watson Memorial Baptist Church
Anchored in Identity: Opposition and the People of God in 1 Peter

The Doctor of Educational Ministry is for anyone serving in a ministry or leadership capacity who wants to increase in skill and knowledge. It’s about helping church and ministry leaders improve what they’re actively doing every week.

Further, D.Ed.Min. graduates are equipped with specific training in teaching and pedagogy, to assist in the leading of educationally-driven ministries in the church.

A qualified master’s degree in a discipline relevant to your intended area of study.

While there is no minimum GPA requirement for admission, an applicant’s GPA in previous academic work will be one of the factors taken into account in the admissions process.

*International transcripts must be evaluated by a for both admissions consideration and for equivalency requests.

Our unique structure ensures the timely and successful completion of your degree program, as you begin work on your doctoral project writing from day one.

Students will visit campus twice a year for seminars during their first 2 years in the program.

Online students will attend seminars via virtual meeting while at the same time as they occur on-campus.

Click here to view a sample schedule.

Students receive program advising from the Office of Professional Doctoral Studies throughout the entire program of study. Upon completion of Project Methodology (80600), the student is assigned to a faculty supervisor. The supervisor is responsible for guiding the student’s progress through the Ministry Research Project or Research Thesis.

D.Ed.Min. students will follow the same curriculum as the D.Min., but will also take 14 additional hours of educational and pedagogical seminars (for a program total of 46 hours).

Note that program costs differ between the D.Min. and D.Ed.Min.

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to…

Demonstrate advanced and critical study of Christian formation from theological and historical perspectives as well as behavioral and social science perspectives,
Demonstrate an advanced and critical study of organizational and leadership development and the social contexts for ministry,
Demonstrate an advanced and critical study of educational theory and practice as it relates to local church and other ministry contexts,
Demonstrate the ability to use standard research tools and methods in the chosen field of study, and
Research, plan, and implement a project relevant to his/her vocational ministry and to communicate the plan and its results effectively.

Admissions

Admissions Prerequisites

To be considered for the D.Min. or D.Ed.Min. program, we require the following for applications:

A qualified master’s degree in a discipline relevant to your intended area of study.
- Students applying for the D.Min. or D.Ed.Min. in Old Testament Exposition, New Testament Exposition, Biblical Theology, and Expository Preaching must have a minimum of 9 hours in biblical languages.
- The D.Ed.Min. in Professional Leadership requires a regionally-accredited professional doctorate degree (e.g., M.D., J.D., or D.M.D.) with a GPA of at least a B (3.0).
While there is no minimum GPA requirement for admission, an applicant’s GPA in previous academic work will be one of the factors taken into account in the admissions process.
For more information about the application process and requirements, please email admissions@sbts.edu.
International transcripts will require an official evaluation from a NACES approved organization (World Evaluation Services is preferred).

Application Requirements

All applicants must receive a reference from the local church where they are a member. Family members may not complete this reference. If you are the pastor of your church, please select another church leader (associate pastor, elder, deacon, etc.) to complete the church recommendation. You will enter your recommender’s information on the “Recommendations” tab of the application.
Two additional recommendations. We suggest that a professor or a business acquaintance who can speak to academic performance complete the 2 additional recommendation forms required for doctoral students.
Transcription from the educational institution or institutions that conferred any required degrees should be submitted to the Admissions Office. Contact the registrar or academic records office of your previous institution(s). They may e-mail the transcripts (directly or via 3rd party such as Parchment) to admissions@sbts.edu or mail copies to our physical address. Transcripts must come directly from schools either electronically or in sealed/unopened envelopes.
Complete a Ministry Field Essay (click here to access Ministry Field Essay prompts) of 750-1,000 words in response to a case calling for the application of biblical and theological insights into a ministry situation. You may upload your field essay directly onto the application.
Submit a Ministry Resume outlining your present and past ministry experience. You may upload your ministry directly onto the application.
$45 application fee – paid after application submission.
Non-native English speakers, including those who have graduated from any U.S. school, must submit an official score report of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). TOEFL scores must meet a minimum of 90 for DMin or DEdMin programs.

Application Deadlines

March 15 – Summer entry
October 15 – Winter entry

Ready to Learn More?

Prospective doctoral students are invited to visit 51�� Seminary.

Doctoral Visit Opportunities

Program Cost

$1,000 down payment, and remaining balance due equally over 36 months.*

	Total Cost	Monthly Payment
Total cost for SBC students	$13,710	$353
*Total cost for SBTS alumni (SBC rate)**	$12,210	$311.38
Total cost for non-SBC students	$17,681	$463.36

Program tuition shown is for the 2026-2027 academic year. Additional fees are subject to the current fee schedule.

*SBTS alumni receive a $1,500 discount if they matriculate by Summer 2026.

Textbooks, lodging, food, travel, and graduation costs are not included in the program fee. Any remaining balance of the program fee is due upon graduation. Students who take longer than six semesters to complete the degree will be charged a continuation fee each semester.

A Pastor, a Divided Church, and a Lasting Solution

“I needed help shepherding a divided congregation, and my doctoral project gave me the tools to lead lasting change.”

Jerrod Rumley stepped into a fractured congregation and knew he couldn’t lead change alone. Through the Doctor of Educational Ministry at 51�� Seminary, he developed a spiritual formation model tailored to the needs of his church—one that helped restore unity and rekindle evangelism.

His story is just one example of how a ministry-based doctoral project can bring gospel clarity to real-world challenges.

Read Jerrod’s Story

Available Concentrations

*Denotes fully online concentration

Our professors are practitioners as well as scholars.

You’ll study with faculty who have significant experience in academia and ministry. Allowing for support that will lead you to produce scholarship for the church, and particulary for your local church context.

Meet the Faculty

Course of Study

View the schedule for Summer or Winter program entry

Year One

Winter (January)	Foundational Seminar 1 Students will complete 80610 Introduction to Research and Writing online prior to their first seminar.	One week on campus
Spring (Feb. – May)	Contextualized Writing Seminar 1 During this seminar, students will begin their ministry research project.	Online
Summer (July)	Foundational Seminar 2 Project Methodology	Two weeks on campus
Fall (Aug. – Dec.)	Contextualized Writing Seminar 2 During this time, students will finalize their project proposal.	Online

Year Two

Winter (January)	Foundational Seminar 3	One week on campus
Spring (Feb. – May)	Contextualized Writing Seminar 3 During this seminar, students will complete chapter two of their ministry research project. Applied Empirical Research OR Foundations of Teaching	Online
Summer (July)	Foundational Seminar 4	One week on campus
Fall (Aug. – Dec.)	Contextualized Writing Seminar 4 During this time, students will complete chapter three of their ministry research project. Applied Empirical Research OR Foundations of Teaching	Online

Year Three

Spring (Feb. – May)	Ministry Research Project and Writing	Project implementation in your place of ministry
Fall (Aug. – Dec.)	Ministry Research Project and Writing Students will defend their project. Applied Empirical Research OR Foundations of Teaching	Graduation

Year One

Summer (July)	Foundational Seminar 1 Students will complete 80610 Introduction to Research and Writing online prior to their first seminar.	One week on campus
Fall (Aug. – Dec.)	Contextualized Writing Seminar 1 During this seminar, students will begin their ministry research project.	Online
Winter (January)	Foundational Seminar 2 Project Methodology	Two weeks on campus
Spring (Feb. – May)	Contextualized Writing Seminar 2 During this time, students will finalize their project proposal.	Online

Year Two

Summer (July)	Foundational Seminar 3	One week on campus
Fall (Aug. – Dec.)	Contextualized Writing Seminar 3 During this seminar, students will complete chapter two of their ministry research project. Applied Empirical Research OR Foundations of Teaching	Online
Winter (January)	Foundational Seminar 4	One week on campus
Spring (Feb. – May)	Contextualized Writing Seminar 4 During this time, students will complete chapter three of their ministry research project. Applied Empirical Research OR Foundations of Teaching	Online

Year Three

Fall (Aug. – Dec.)	Ministry Research Project and Writing	Project implementation in your place of ministry
Spring (Feb. – May)	Ministry Research Project and Writing Students will defend their project.	Graduation

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When you choose a seminary, you choose a faculty.

Learn how the professors at 51�� Seminary can equip you for a Lifetime of Faithfulness through one of our upcoming virtual Q&As or doctoral events.

Faculty and Program Q&As Virtual and In-Person Doctoral Events

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Prospective doctoral students are invited to visit 51�� Seminary.

Doctoral Visit Opportunities

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Phone: (502) 897-4200

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Doctor of Educational Ministry in Applied Theology

Jeremy Pelton — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 18:00:49 +0000

Modular or Online format – relocation to Louisville not required.

Students will complete this program with trips to campus twice each year for doctoral seminars in January and July.

Online students will attend seminars via virtual meeting synchronously with the on-campus seminars.

You may view the program schedule here.

The church deserves the very best leaders.

Foundational Seminars
Course Number	Description	Credit Hours
80610	Intro to Doctoral Research and Writing	1
80600	Project Methodology	1
Total		2

Applied Theology Seminars
Course Number	Description	Credit Hours
80472	Ecclesiology	4
80471	Biblical Theology in the Local Church	4
80473	Historical Theology in the Local Church	4
80474	Practical Theology in the Local Church	4
Total		16

Educational Seminars
Course Number	Description	Credit Hours
80950	Applied Empirical Research	6
80960	Foundations of Teaching	6
Total		12

Writing and Project Stage
Course Number	Description	Credit Hours
	Contextualized Writing Seminars	8
	Ministry Research Project or Thesis (DEdMin)	8
Total		16

Total Doctor of Educational Ministry in Applied Theology: 46

This program of study is also offered as a 32 hour Doctor of Ministry degree.

Faculty

Joseph C. Harrod

Associate Professor of Biblical Spirituality

Gregg R. Allison

Professor of Christian Theology

Research Interests

Ecclesiology, Pneumatology, Theological Anthropology

Shawn D. Wright

Professor of Church History

Research Interests

Puritans
The Reformation

Matthew D. Haste

Professor of Biblical Spirituality and Biblical Counseling

Frequently Asked Questions

The D.Ed.Min. degree at 51�� Seminary exists to train leaders to be expert practitioners in their area of study.

The degree culminates in a Ministry Research Project or Research Thesis (100-125 pages) where students will apply professional knowledge and documented research into the context of their ministry.

Examples of past projects in Applied Theology include:

Training Men towards Pastoral Ordination at Watson Memorial Baptist Church
Establishing a Discipleship Pathway for Ministry Programming at Brookside Church
Devil’s Devices: William Perkins and the Integration of Spiritual Warfare and Pastoral Counseling

Further, D.Ed.Min. graduates are equipped with specific training in teaching and pedagogy, to assist in the leading of educationally-driven ministries in the church.

This concentration require a regionally-accredited master’s degree (M.Div., MACE., or M.A.) totaling no fewer than 48 hours, with at least twelve hours in biblical or theological studies and at least twelve hours in leadership, administration, education, or ministry studies, with a GPA of at least a B (3.0).

If you have previous masters-level credit but do not have the required hours for admission, you may submit a to the admissions office to find out if you qualify for SBTS D.Ed.Min. programs.*

For a complete listing of DEdMin admissions requirements, see the “Admissions” tab.

*International transcripts must be evaluated by a for both admissions consideration and for equivalency requests.

Our unique structure ensures the timely and successful completion of your degree program, as you begin work on your doctoral project writing from day one.

Students will visit campus twice a year for seminars during their first 2 years in the program. Click here to view a sample schedule.

D.Ed.Min. students will follow the same curriculum as the D.Min., but will also take 14 additional hours of educational and pedagogical seminars (for a program total of 46 hours).

Note that program costs differ between the D.Min. and D.Ed.Min.

Admissions

Admissions Prerequisites

To be considered for the D.Min. or D.Ed.Min. program, we require the following for applications:

A qualified master’s degree in a discipline relevant to your intended area of study.
- Students applying for the D.Min. or D.Ed.Min. in Old Testament Exposition, New Testament Exposition, Biblical Theology, and Expository Preaching must have a minimum of 9 hours in biblical languages.
- The D.Ed.Min. in Professional Leadership requires a regionally-accredited professional doctorate degree (e.g., M.D., J.D., or D.M.D.) with a GPA of at least a B (3.0).
While there is no minimum GPA requirement for admission, an applicant’s GPA in previous academic work will be one of the factors taken into account in the admissions process.
For more information about the application process and requirements, please email admissions@sbts.edu.
International transcripts will require an official evaluation from a NACES approved organization (World Evaluation Services is preferred).

Application Requirements

All applicants must receive a reference from the local church where they are a member. Family members may not complete this reference. If you are the pastor of your church, please select another church leader (associate pastor, elder, deacon, etc.) to complete the church recommendation. You will enter your recommender’s information on the “Recommendations” tab of the application.
Two additional recommendations. We suggest that a professor or a business acquaintance who can speak to academic performance complete the 2 additional recommendation forms required for doctoral students.
Transcription from the educational institution or institutions that conferred any required degrees should be submitted to the Admissions Office. Contact the registrar or academic records office of your previous institution(s). They may e-mail the transcripts (directly or via 3rd party such as Parchment) to admissions@sbts.edu or mail copies to our physical address. Transcripts must come directly from schools either electronically or in sealed/unopened envelopes.
Complete a Ministry Field Essay (click here to access Ministry Field Essay prompts) of 750-1,000 words in response to a case calling for the application of biblical and theological insights into a ministry situation. You may upload your field essay directly onto the application.
Submit a Ministry Resume outlining your present and past ministry experience. You may upload your ministry directly onto the application.
$45 application fee – paid after application submission.
Non-native English speakers, including those who have graduated from any U.S. school, must submit an official score report of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). TOEFL scores must meet a minimum of 90 for DMin or DEdMin programs.

Application Deadlines

March 15 – Summer entry
October 15 – Winter entry

Ready to Learn More?

Prospective doctoral students are invited to visit 51�� Seminary.

Doctoral Visit Opportunities

Program Cost

$1,000 down payment, and remaining balance due equally over 36 months.*

	Total Cost	Monthly Payment
Total cost for SBC students	$13,710	$353
*Total cost for SBTS alumni (SBC rate)**	$12,210	$311.38
Total cost for non-SBC students	$17,681	$463.36

Program tuition shown is for the 2026-2027 academic year. Additional fees are subject to the current fee schedule.

*SBTS alumni receive a $1,500 discount if they matriculate by Summer 2026.

Engage with our Faculty

When you choose a seminary, you choose a faculty.

Learn how the professors at 51�� Seminary can equip you for a Lifetime of Faithfulness through one of our upcoming virtual Q&As or doctoral events.

Faculty and Program Q&As Virtual and In-Person Doctoral Events

Questions?

Contact Admissions

Phone: (502) 897-4200

Text: (502) 305-3554

Email: admissions@sbts.edu

Call Text Email

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Doctor of Educational Ministry in Biblical Counseling

Jeremy Pelton — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 13:25:13 +0000

Modular or online format – relocation to Louisville not required.

Students will complete this program with trips to campus twice each year for doctoral seminars in January and July.

Online students will attend seminars via virtual meeting synchronously with the on-campus seminars.

You may view the program schedule here.

The church deserves the very best leaders.

Foundational Seminars
Course Number	Description	Credit Hours
80610	Intro to Doctoral Research and Writing	1
80600	Project Methodology	1
Total		2

Biblical Counseling Seminars
Course Number	Description	Credit Hours
80554	Marriage and Family Counseling	4
80552	Biblical Counseling Methodology and Skills	4
80551	Biblical Counseling and Peacemaking in the Church	4
80553	Theological Process in Biblical Counseling	4
Total		16

Educational Seminars
Course Number	Description	Credit Hours
80950	Applied Empirical Research	6
80960	Foundations of Teaching	6
Total		12

Writing and Project Stage
Course Number	Description	Credit Hours
	Contextualized Writing Seminars	8
	Ministry Research Project or Thesis (DEdMin)	8
Total		16

Total Doctor of Educational Ministry in Biblical Counseling: 46

This program of study is also offered as a 32 hour Doctor of Ministry degree.

Biblical Counseling faculty include:

Jeremy P. Pierre

Lawrence and Charlotte Hoover Professor of Biblical Counseling and Practical Theology; Dean, The Billy Graham School

Robert D. Jones

Professor of Biblical Counseling and Practical Theology

Matthew D. Haste

Professor of Biblical Spirituality and Biblical Counseling

Frequently Asked Questions

The D.Ed.Min. degree at 51�� Seminary exists to train leaders to be expert practitioners in their area of study.

The degree culminates in a Ministry Research Project or Research Thesis (100-125 pages) where students will apply professional knowledge and documented research into the context of their ministry.

Examples of past projects in Biblical Counseling include:

Integrating Biblical Counseling into the Small Group Discipleship Model at Foothills Church
Creating a Biblical Counseling Ministry Manual for New Vision Baptist Church
Equipping Church Leaders for Biblical Counseling through Reach Tanzania Bible School

Further, D.Ed.Min. graduates are equipped with specific training in teaching and pedagogy, to assist in the leading of educationally-driven ministries in the church.

This concentration requires a regionally-accredited master’s degree (M.Div., MACE., or M.A.) totaling no fewer than 48 hours, with at least twelve hours in biblical or theological studies, at least nine hours in leadership, administration, education, or ministry studies, and at least three hours in counseling, with a GPA of at least a B (3.0).

If you have previous masters-level credit but do not have the required hours for admission, you may submit a to the admissions office to find out if you qualify for SBTS D.Ed.Min programs.*

For a complete listing of DEdMin admissions requirements, see the “Admissions” tab.

*International transcripts must be evaluated by a for both admissions consideration and for equivalency requests.

Our unique structure ensures the timely and successful completion of your degree program, as you begin work on your doctoral project writing from day one.

Students will visit campus twice a year for seminars during their first 2 years in the program. Click here to view a sample schedule.

D.Ed.Min. students will follow the same curriculum as the D.Min., but will also take 14 additional hours of educational and pedagogical seminars (for a program total of 46 hours).

Note that program costs differ between the D.Min. and D.Ed.Min.

Admissions

Admissions Prerequisites

To be considered for the D.Min. or D.Ed.Min. program, we require the following for applications:

A qualified master’s degree in a discipline relevant to your intended area of study.
- Students applying for the D.Min. or D.Ed.Min. in Old Testament Exposition, New Testament Exposition, Biblical Theology, and Expository Preaching must have a minimum of 9 hours in biblical languages.
- The D.Ed.Min. in Professional Leadership requires a regionally-accredited professional doctorate degree (e.g., M.D., J.D., or D.M.D.) with a GPA of at least a B (3.0).
While there is no minimum GPA requirement for admission, an applicant’s GPA in previous academic work will be one of the factors taken into account in the admissions process.
For more information about the application process and requirements, please email admissions@sbts.edu.
International transcripts will require an official evaluation from a NACES approved organization (World Evaluation Services is preferred).

Application Requirements

All applicants must receive a reference from the local church where they are a member. Family members may not complete this reference. If you are the pastor of your church, please select another church leader (associate pastor, elder, deacon, etc.) to complete the church recommendation. You will enter your recommender’s information on the “Recommendations” tab of the application.
Two additional recommendations. We suggest that a professor or a business acquaintance who can speak to academic performance complete the 2 additional recommendation forms required for doctoral students.
Transcription from the educational institution or institutions that conferred any required degrees should be submitted to the Admissions Office. Contact the registrar or academic records office of your previous institution(s). They may e-mail the transcripts (directly or via 3rd party such as Parchment) to admissions@sbts.edu or mail copies to our physical address. Transcripts must come directly from schools either electronically or in sealed/unopened envelopes.
Complete a Ministry Field Essay (click here to access Ministry Field Essay prompts) of 750-1,000 words in response to a case calling for the application of biblical and theological insights into a ministry situation. You may upload your field essay directly onto the application.
Submit a Ministry Resume outlining your present and past ministry experience. You may upload your ministry directly onto the application.
$45 application fee – paid after application submission.
Non-native English speakers, including those who have graduated from any U.S. school, must submit an official score report of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). TOEFL scores must meet a minimum of 90 for DMin or DEdMin programs.

Application Deadlines

March 15 – Summer entry
October 15 – Winter entry

Ready to Learn More?

Prospective doctoral students are invited to visit 51�� Seminary.

Doctoral Visit Opportunities

Program Cost

$1,000 down payment, and remaining balance due equally over 36 months.*

	Total Cost	Monthly Payment
Total cost for SBC students	$13,710	$353
*Total cost for SBTS alumni (SBC rate)**	$12,210	$311.38
Total cost for non-SBC students	$17,681	$463.36

Program tuition shown is for the 2026-2027 academic year. Additional fees are subject to the current fee schedule.

*SBTS alumni receive a $1,500 discount if they matriculate by Summer 2026.

Engage with our Faculty

When you choose a seminary, you choose a faculty.

Learn how the professors at 51�� Seminary can equip you for a Lifetime of Faithfulness through one of our upcoming virtual Q&As or doctoral events.

Faculty and Program Q&As Virtual and In-Person Doctoral Events

Questions?

Contact Admissions

Phone: (502) 897-4200

Text: (502) 305-3554

Email: admissions@sbts.edu

Call Text Email

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Doctor of Educational Ministry in Biblical Spirituality

Jeremy Pelton — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 13:41:02 +0000

Modular format – relocation to Louisville not required.

Students will complete this program with trips to campus twice each year for doctoral seminars in January and July.

You may view the program schedule here.

The church deserves the very best leaders.

Foundational Seminars
Course Number	Description	Credit Hours
80610	Intro to Doctoral Research and Writing	1
80600	Project Methodology	1
Total		2

Biblical Spirituality Seminars
Course Number	Description	Credit Hours
80913	Biblical Spirituality in the Local Church	4
80914	Spiritual Awakenings and Revivals	4
80911	Biblical Spirituality in the Minister’s Life	4
80912	Classics of Christian Spirituality	4
Total		16

Educational Seminars
Course Number	Description	Credit Hours
80950	Applied Empirical Research	6
80960	Foundations of Teaching	6
Total		12

Writing and Project Stage
Course Number	Description	Credit Hours
	Contextualized Writing Seminars	8
	Ministry Research Project or Thesis (DEdMin)	8
Total		16

Total Doctor of Educational Ministry in Biblical Spirituality: 46

This program of study is also offered as a 32 hour Doctor of Ministry degree.

Biblical Spirituality faculty include:

Joseph C. Harrod

Associate Professor of Biblical Spirituality

Matthew D. Haste

Professor of Biblical Spirituality and Biblical Counseling

Frequently Asked Questions

The D.Ed.Min. degree at 51�� Seminary exists to train leaders to be expert practitioners in their area of study.

The degree culminates in a Ministry Research Project or Research Thesis (100-125 pages) where students will apply professional knowledge and documented research into the context of their ministry.

Examples of past projects in Biblical Spirituality include:

Equipping students of Chaparral Hills Baptist Church to meditate on the Bible
Training Members at the First Baptist Church in the use of Spiritual Disciplines for the Mortification of Persistent Sin
Strengthening the Partnership between the Church and Parachurch in the Calling and Care of Cru’s International Interns