The purpose of the Doctor of Ministry (DMin) degree is to provide advanced theological education for persons who hold the Master of Divinity degree and who are engaged in the practice of ministry. The Logsdon DMin program will emphasize the integration of theological reflection and practice, supervision and mentorship, and servant leadership that draws on spiritual and missional formation in both church and minister.

The purpose of the Master of Divinity is to prepare persons to enter pastoral ministry and other leadership roles in the church and related contexts. As a graduate professional degree, it incorporates classroom-based study in classical theological disciplines with ministry-based study designed to develop competence for the practice of ministry. The degree also prepares students for more advanced study in DMin or PhD programs.

      The purpose of the Master of Arts in Family Ministry is to enrich the church’s ministry to families by developing skilled and knowledgeable family ministry leaders. The primary goals of the MAFM are:

• To equip students to promote individual and family wellness in the church through an understanding of psychology, marriage and family studies, and Christian theology

• To provide an understanding of systems theory as a foundation to relational and leadership principles for effective church ministry in various cultural contexts

• To foster spiritual formation through the integration of faith and learning