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Doctor of Ministry

Strategic Leadership in Black Congregations

Doctor of Ministry Early Action Deadline

Leadership for Social Transformation
June 1, 2026 (for cohort beginning August 2026)

Strategic Leadership in Black Congregations
June 1, 2026 (For cohort beginning August 2026)

Foster a vital, vibrant, relevant and transformative congregation for the 21st century
The Black Church has a unique history and culture that impacts every aspect of its life, including its worship style, forms of Christian education, methods of administration and governance, and interpersonal relationships within local congregations. The Doctor of Ministry in Strategic Leadership for Black Congregations track recognizes this uniqueness and offers students an opportunity to enhance their capacity to engage effectively in ministry within this context.

Degree Requirements

3 Foundational Courses
(9-credit hours)

4 Track Courses + Kellogg Certificate Courses
(15-credit hours)

Proposal Research and Writing
(3-credit hours)

Project Research and Writing
(3-credit hours)

Featured Article

Explore reflections with this featured article that highlight the power of strategic leadership in Black congregations.

Strengthening the Faithful

A DMin Teaches New Skills to Empower Black Church Leaders
Rev. Conitras Houston Dickens’ face lights up as she talks about her Doctor of Ministry research. A second-year student in the Strategic Leadership for Black Congregations program track—one of two distinct DMin foci that Garrett offers—her project beautifully encapsulates the course of study’s broader intention.
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