Doctor of
Church Planting (D.CP.)
Advancing Research for Multiplying Healthy Churches
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Doctor of Church Planting (D.CP.) is an advanced doctoral program designed to prepare experienced Christian leaders for scholarly research, strategic church multiplication, and transformational ministry. It integrates biblical theology, missiology, leadership, cultural engagement, and advanced research to equip graduates for planting, strengthening, and multiplying biblically faithful churches in diverse global contexts. Through rigorous academic study, original research, and ministry application, the program develops visionary leaders who can advance the Great Commission, mentor future church planters, and provide effective leadership for churches, mission organizations, theological institutions, and cross-cultural ministries.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Church Planting Leadership
Missional Strategy Development
Advanced Biblical Research
Multiplication Movement Principles
Cross-Cultural Engagement
COURSE STRUCTURE
YEAR
01
CORE FOUNDATIONS
(18 Credits)
Semester 1
- DCP 701
- DCP 702
- DCP 703
- Advanced Theology of Church Planting (3)
- Biblical Models of Mission and Expansion (3)
- Advanced Dynamic Research Methodology in Church Planting I (3)
Semester 2
- DCP 704
- DCP 705
- DCP 706
- History of Global Church Planting Movements (3)
- Leadership Development for Multiplying Churches (3)
- Advanced Qualitative Research Method & Resource Analysis in Church Planting II (3)
YEAR
02
SPECIALIZATION & MINISTRY PRACTICE
(18 CREDITS)
Semester 1
- DCP 711
- DCP 712
- DCP 713
- Urban and Rural Church Planting Strategies (3)
- Cross-Cultural Church Planting and Intercultural Dynamics (3)
- Contemporary Challenges in Global Church Planting (3)
Semester 2
- DCP 714
- DCP 715
- DCP 716
- Spiritual Formation and Ethics for Church Planters (3)
- Church Planting Practicum I (Supervised Field Ministry) (3)
- Church Planting Practicum II (Community Engagement & Social Impact) (3)
YEAR
03
Dissertation & Advanced Seminars
(24 Credits)
Semester 1
- DCP 801
- DCP 802
- DCP 803
- DCP 804
- Advanced Seminar in Missional and Church Planting Leadership (3)
- Colloquium on Emerging Global Church Planting Models (3)
- Dissertation Proposal Seminar (3)
- Comprehensive Examination (3)
Semester 2
- DCP 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: Missiological Studies
Faculty: Church Planting
ADMISSION CRITERIA
Applicant must hold a Master of Church Planting, or an equivalent degree from an approved institution.
PROGRAM FEES
Per Semester
USD $1800
CAREER & MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES
- Church Planter
- Mission Strategist
- Missiology Professor
- Ministry Consultant
- Church Multiplication Director
- Mission Organization Leader
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 planting impact project (e.g., planting multiple churches, developing a training network, or establishing a sustainable church planting movement).
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