Doctor of Ministry

Strategic Leadership for Black Congregations

Application Deadlines

Plus Scholarship and international student applications are due by February 1, 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.

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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 Articles

Explore reflections with these featured articles 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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Equipped for the Call

Rev. Ezechiel Habwawihe shares how the DMin has energized his ministry

“Church leaders are often relying on one source of income—the offertory—and we are no longer able to meet our financial obligations,” he says. “I didn’t know which way to go, so I entered the Doctor of Ministry Program for Strategic Leadership in Black Congregations and have learned the skills to overcome these challenges.” says Rev. Ezechiel

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