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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Doctor of Church Management (D.C.M.) is an advanced doctoral program designed to develop highly competent Christian leaders with expertise in biblical leadership, church administration, organizational development, strategic planning, financial stewardship, and ministry governance. The program integrates biblical principles with contemporary management practices, equipping graduates to lead churches, ministries, denominations, and faith-based organizations with integrity, wisdom, excellence, and a vision for sustainable Kingdom impact.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Strategic Church Leadership
Biblical Organizational Management
Ministry Administration Excellence
Financial Stewardship Principles
Leadership Decision Making
COURSE STRUCTURE
YEAR
01
CORE FOUNDATIONS
(18 Credits)
Semester 1
- DCM 701
- DCM 702
- DCM 703
- Biblical Theology of Stewardship and Church Governance (3)
- Strategic Church Leadership and Organizational Behavior (3)
- Advanced Research Methodology in Ecclesial Studies I (3)
Semester 2
- DCM 704
- DCM 705
- DCM 706
- Church Administration and Policy Development (3)
- Financial Management, Budgeting, and Accountability in Churches (3)
- Advanced Qualitative Research & Data Analysis in Church Management II (3)
YEAR
02
SPECIALIZATION & MINISTRY PRACTICE
(18 CREDITS)
Semester 1
- DCM 711
- DCM 712
- DCM 713
- Human Resource Management in Ministry Contexts (3)
- Conflict Resolution, Mediation, and Church Law (3)
- Contemporary Challenges in Church Management (3)
Semester 2
- DCM 714
- DCM 715
- DCM 716
- Ethics, Transparency, and Good Governance in Churches (3)
- Church Management Practicum I (Supervised Ministry) (3)
- Church Management Practicum II (Community Engagement & Fieldwork) (3)
YEAR
03
Dissertation & Advanced Seminars
(24 Credits)
Semester 1
- DCM 801
- DCM 802
- DCM 803
- DCM 804
- Advanced Seminar in Church Leadership and Administration (3)
- Global Trends in Church Governance and Management (3)
- Dissertation Proposal Seminar (3)
- Comprehensive Exam (3)
Semester 2
- DCM 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 Management
ADMISSION CRITERIA
Applicant must hold a Master of Church Management, or an equivalent degree from an approved institution.
PROGRAM FEES
Per Semester
USD $1800
CAREER & MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES
- Church Administrator
- Executive Pastor
- Ministry Director
- Denominational Leader
- Church Consultant
- Christian Organization Executive
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 management impact project (e.g., governance reform, sustainable financial systems, conflict resolution framework, or church development model).
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