The Oriental Orthodox Institute, Berkeley

Doctorate in Ministry The doctorate in ministry (D.Min) is a joint-program of the Oriental Orthodox Institute, Berkeley and San Francisco Theological Seminary- one of the affiliated schools in the GTU consortium.

The Doctorate in Ministry is generally a three year program. that  is designed for ministers involved in pastoral ministry. An M. Div or equivalent theological degree is required from applicants seeking to pursue this program. In their studies, students will develop a personalized program with their advisor, with particular consideration for their individual background and needs. The goal of this program is for clergy and ministry professionals to develop a variety of pedagogical methods to address and enrich ministerial life, with special attention to concerns like immigrant children, youth, racism, social justice, women and urban families, and globalization.

D.Min. student can concentrate in a variety of fields, including Orthodox Spirituality, Chaplaincy, Pastoral Counseling, or Peace Studies

Those interested in this program should apply by submitting a project for Pastoral Counseling Groups, or a dissertation on a topic related to their ministry or research. For further admission information, go to: ( https://www.redlands.edu/gst/ ). 

All D. Min applicants fill this form

Name

Address

Email address

 Phone

Parish affiliation to the Diocese

Theological Degree School

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Ministry: Parish

Years

For Admission: https://www.orientalinstituteberkeley.info

complete the one-year Certificate Program application and submit

Email: orientalorthodoxinstitute@gmail.com