Doctor of
Church Committee Leadership (D.C.C.L)
Developing Visionary Leaders for Effective Church Governance
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Doctor of Church Committee Leadership (D.C.C.L.) is an advanced doctoral program designed to develop highly competent Christian leaders for effective governance, strategic decision-making, and servant leadership within church committees and ministry organizations. The program integrates biblical theology, organizational leadership, church administration, conflict resolution, governance, and strategic planning with original doctoral research, preparing graduates to strengthen church leadership structures, promote unity, and advance the mission of the Church with integrity and excellence.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Biblical Leadership Principles
Church Governance Excellence
Strategic Decision Making
Committee Administration Skills
Ministry Conflict Resolution
COURSE STRUCTURE
YEAR
01
CORE FOUNDATIONS
(18 Credits)
Semester 1
- DCCL 701
- DCCL 702
- DCCL 703
- Advanced Biblical Governance of the Church (3)
- Structure and Function of Church Committees (3)
- Advanced Research Methodology in Church Leadership I (3)
Semester 2
- DCCL 704
- DCCL 705
- DCCL 706
- Strategic Planning & Decision-Making in Church Committees (3)
- Pastoral Ethics and Accountability in Committee Leadership (3)
- Advanced Qualitative & Quantitative Research Methods in Church Governance II (3)
YEAR
02
SPECIALIZATION & MINISTRY PRACTICE
(18 CREDITS)
Semester 1
- DCCL 711
- DCCL 712
- DCCL 713
- Financial Stewardship & Resource Management in Church Committees (3)
- Conflict Resolution and Mediation for Church Leadership (3)
- Legal & Policy Frameworks for Church Administration (3)
Semester 2
- DCCL 714
- DCCL 715
- DCCL 716
- Leadership Practicum I: Supervised Committee Administration (3)
- Leadership Practicum II: Community Engagement & Decision Implementation (3)
- Seminar on Contemporary Challenges in Church Governance (3)
YEAR
03
Dissertation & Advanced Seminars
(24 Credits)
Semester 1
- DCCL 801
- DCCL 802
- DCCL 803
- DCCL 804
- Advanced Seminar in Church Committee Leadership (3)
- Colloquium on Church Governance & Strategic Oversight (3)
- Dissertation Proposal Seminar (3)
- Comprehensive Exam (3)
Semester 2
- DCCL 805
- Dissertation Research and Writing (12)
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Program Duration: 3–5 years
Total Credit Hours: 60 (post-master’s level)
Delivery Mode: Coursework + Research + Ministry Practicum
Teaching System: Semester system (Distance Learning)
Session Begin: 1st March and 1st September every year
Medium of Instruction: English
Department: Ecclesiastical Leadership and Applied Ministries
Faculty: Church Committee Leadership
ADMISSION CRITERIA
Applicant must hold a Master of Church Committee Leadership, or an equivalent degree from an approved institution.
PROGRAM FEES
Per Semester
USD $1800
CAREER & MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES
- Church Committee Chairperson
- Church Administrator
- Denominational Leader
- Ministry Director
- Leadership Consultant
- Seminary Professor
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
- Completion of 60 credit hours.
- Passing of comprehensive examination.
- Completion and defense of a doctoral dissertation (50,000–70,000 words).
- Demonstrated church governance impact project (committee restructuring, policy implementation, or strategic leadership initiative).
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