DOCTORAL PROGRAMS

CAREY’S VISION IS TO EMPOWER FAITHFUL CHRISTIAN LEADERS FOR EVERY GENERATION, CULTURE, AND COMMUNITY.

CAREY believes that our educational mission is to equip individuals with the the knowledge and skills to live more intentionally, thoughtfully and faithfully in the church and the world. Our goal is to help our student engage their culture and circles as thoughtful Christians, to be lifelong learners and to be effective workers in their local churches and communities.

DOCTORAL PROGRAMS

ADVANCED
DIPLOMA

EMPOWERING FAITHFUL CHRISTIAN LEADERS for every generation, culture, and community.

The advanced diplomas are designed for professionals who graduated with a Master’s degree and would like to see further continuing education in a specialized area of ministry. The same streams of specialization available in the D.Min. program (Preaching and Worship, Global Christianity, Emerging Congregational Ministry) may be taken within an Advanced Diploma.

PROGRAM SNAPSHOT

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Carey Academic Staff

Academic Qualifications

MASTER OF DIVINITY DEGREE (OR EQUIVALENT) FROM AN INSTITUTION ACCREDITED BY THE ASSOCIATION OF THEOLOGICAL SCHOOLS WITH AT LEAST A B+ AVERAGE.

Suitable Candidates

PROFESSIONALS WHO GRADUATED WITH A MASTER’S DEGREE AND WOULD LIKE TO SEE FURTHER CONTINUING EDUCATION IN A SPECIALIZED AREA OF MINISTRY.

TOTAL CREDITS

PROGRAM TUITION

$1000

PER CREDIT

PART-TIME STUDY DURATION

YEARS

ADVANCED DIPLOMA STREAMS OF Specialization

PREACHING

The Preaching and Worship Stream seeks to explore aspects of preaching and worship in the Christian Church, with particular reference to the Evangelical experience. By working with subject specialists and experienced practitioners, students will read broadly and reflect on their own experience in ministry.

SPIRITUAL FORMATION (THROUGH THE PARTICIPATION OF THE CSF)

The Centre for Spiritual Formation (CSF) exists to cultivate a deeper, more intimate relationship with Christ within the lives of its participants. The program provides a variety of learning experiences that involves instruction and reflection, thoughtful practice and spiritual companionship, service and prayer.

BIBLE STUDY AND TEACHING

The Bible Study and Teaching specialization is designed to help Christian leaders and pastors to go deeper in their understanding of God’s word and equip them with the tools to teach the Bible to others.

NORTH AMERICAN CHINESE CHURCH MINISTRIES (NACCM)

The North American Chinese Church Ministries (NACCM) specialization is designed to provide contextualized training for leadership in trilingual (Mandarin, Cantonese and English) and bicultural (Chinese and Western) North American Chinese Church communities, helping students to learn, reflect, dialogue, and integrate the universal Christian tradition within the North American Chinese church context, in order to take up roles as second and third- generation leaders and to meet the particular challenges and opportunities in the modern Chinese church.

CAMPUS/COLLEGE STUDENT MINISTRIES

Through partnership with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Carey has developed a Diploma program in Campus/College Student Ministries, providing training and resources to enrich ministry in a campus environment or among young adults in the local church. Courses in this area may be taken as electives in Carey’s Masters Programs to form a specialization in Campus and/or College Student Ministries.

1

Preaching and Worship

The Preaching and Worship Stream seeks to explore aspects of preaching and worship in the Christian Church, with particular reference to the evangelical experience. By working with specialists and experienced practitioners, students will read broadly and reflect on their own experience in preaching and worship.

2

Global Christianity and Cross-cultural Ministries

The Global Christianity and Cross-cultural Ministries Stream is designed to explore the interaction of Christian doctrine and ethics within the Christian traditions and with other religious traditions. Of particular interest are human rights, emerging geo-political issues, and global spiritualities.

3

Emerging Congregational Ministry

The Emerging Congregational Ministry Stream is designed to equip students to conduct congregational analyses, compare various models of congregational life, and contextualize emerging churches. Of particular interest are women in leadership roles, the ministry and mission of the whole people of God, and the dynamics of religious voluntarism.

PROGRAM FEATURES

We believe that faithful Christian leaders must be able to thoughtfully integrate theology, mission, and ministry.

Through the Doctor of Ministry program, our faculty is committed to helping you become more:

... faithful and joyful in your ministry.

... thoughtful and intentional in how you allow theological concerns to inform matters in the real world.

... encouraged and hopeful as you pursue your vocational fit.

The DMin program is embedded into the life of the church and is best suited to students who are able to regularly act and reflect in the context of a ministry setting. It is normally only offered to those who will be in active ministry roles for the duration of the program.

PROFESSIONAL

Your professional development matters as you study. Our faculty take special care in designing high quality courses which strengthen your professional skills [IT IS UNCLEAR WHAT IS MEANT BY 'PROFESSIONAL SKILLS' - CONSIDER PROVIDING AN EXAMPLE OR TWO] as part of the learning process.

GLOBAL

Through our innovative course design, you will be able to engage with other DMin students from all over the world, as well as with our faculty and peers, to gain unique perspectives as you complete your coursework.

Collaborative

We encourage collaborative learning with other Christian leaders [IN WHAT WAY AND THROUGH WHAT MEANS?] who will challenge you to a greater level of excellence while fostering lifelong friendships in ministry.

Ministry-Based

We believe that you'll learn best when grounded within the context of a ministry setting. Not only will you personally benefit but your co-workers, family and friends will also share in the fruit of applying your DMin studies in the real world.

Customized

Our growing roster of excellent adjunct faculty bring world-class experience to your studies. Through customizable program streams, you will be able to create meaningful learning opportunities with the support of engaged supervisors.

“Laying great emphasis on our relationship with God, the curriculum and assigned book reading has inspired us with knowledge that I have never experienced before.”

Joyce, MACM

"I needed to keep working full-time while supporting a family, and Carey’s flexible program made it possible to study while balancing all of these responsibilities. It was the professors, though, that really made my experience at Carey life-changing. Their mentorship, friendship, and support were incredible examples of the Body of Christ in action."

Brian Oger, Surrey BC

ADVANCED DIPLOMA COURSE REQUIREMENTS
(TOTAL: 12 Credits)

SPECIALIZATION COURSES (12 CREDITS)

You may specialize in a focus area of your choice (e.g. preaching, missional leadership, pastoral care, spiritual direction) or take a variety of courses as electives

12 credits of elective courses from the following sample list:

DMPM910 - Ministry and Contemporary Issues - 3 Credits
DMPM928 - Missional Leadership - 3 Credits
DMPM950 - Preaching to Promote Ministry - 3 Credits
DMPM951 - Advanced Preaching Practicum: Romans - 3 Credits
DMPM956 - Special Topics in Preaching; Narratives - 3 Credits
DMPM955 - Why Preaching Transforms Life - 3 Credits
DMPS901 - Doctoral Project & Oral Defense - 3 Credits
DMPM960 - Life of the Preacher - 3 Credits
DMPS911 - Pastoral Care - 3 Credits

STUDY PLAN
30 Credits hours

3 YEARS
4 YEARS

	FALL	WINTER	SUMMER
YEAR 1		Ministry Reflection & Doctoral Studies Foundations (6)
YEAR 2	Elective #1	Elective #2	Elective #5
YEAR 3	Elective #4	Elective #5	Project Proposal

	FALL	WINTER	SUMMER
YEAR 1		Ministry Reflection & Doctoral Studies Foundations (6)
YEAR 2	Elective #1	Elective #2	Elective #5
YEAR 3	Elective #4	Elective #5	Project Proposal
YEAR 4	Doctoral Thesis Project (9)

Note: We encourage you to carefully review our most up to date Academic Catalogue [insert link] for further information. In cases where the the Academic Catalogue conflicts with any other information presented, including Carey’s website, printed material, staff and faculty communication (whether written or oral) etc., the Academic Catalogue valid at that time shall be deemed correct.

ADVANCED DIPLOMA ADMISSION PROCESS

1.CHECK YOUR ELIGIBILITY

2.Submit an Application

3.Approval Process

For more detailed information, please refer to the Academic Catalogue

DMIN ADMISSION PROCESS

1.CHECK YOUR ELIGIBILITY

1. A Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree or its equivalent (72 graduate level credits) from an institution accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (or equivalent), with a minimum of B+ average (3.3 GPA).

2. A minimum of three years in active professional ministry after graduation, as well as being currently engaged in a ministry setting.

3. Basic computer and Internet skills.

2.Submit an Application

A completed application may be submitted online [THIS SHOULD BE HYPERLINKED TO ONLINE APPLICATION PAGE].

You will require the following support documents [THIS SHOULD BE HYPERLINKED TO PDF].

[ALL OF THE FOLLOWING SHOULD BE PUT INTO A PDF AND LINKED ABOVE:]

1. Verification of church affiliation.

2. Official transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended.

3. A letter of endorsement in support of enrollment in the Doctor of Ministry program from the congregation or employing agency, indicating support for DMin studies, financial assistance (if any), and clearance of sufficient time to undertake doctoral studies.

4. A current curriculum vitae (C.V).

5. A written statement of 1,000 words detailing: (1) Ministry experience and view of ministry; (2) Reasons for pursuing DMin education; (3) Goals for the program and vision for the future of your ministry; (4) Proposed area of interest for ministry project and key ministry questions.

6. Three letters of reference, one each from:

a. Academic reference: Person competent to address the applicant’s academic abilities to undertake doctoral studies.

b. Character Reference: Colleague in ministry to address character, giftedness and professional suitability for the program supervisor.

c. [QUALIFIER NEEDED] Reference: Reference from your ministry supervisor or denominational official.

*Each letter of reference should detail the degree of effectiveness in current professional ministry or study - in ability to do analytical work, and promise of professional growth. Referees must have known the applicant for over one year and should not be related to the applicant.

7. A sample academic paper or other formal written piece that demonstrates your ability to write at the doctoral level—building a cogent argument, communicating effectively, formatting appropriately, etc.

8. Application Fee. [THIS AMOUNT SHOULD BE INPUT HERE]