Doctor of Church Treasury
and Stewardship (D.C.T.S.)
Advancing Faithful Stewardship for Kingdom Excellence
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Doctor of Church Treasury and Stewardship (D.C.T.S.) is an advanced doctoral program designed to develop expert Christian leaders, researchers, and educators in biblical stewardship, church financial administration, and Kingdom resource management. The program integrates biblical theology, ethical financial leadership, strategic stewardship, and advanced research to prepare graduates for leadership in churches, ministries, theological institutions, and Christian organizations with integrity, accountability, and excellence.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Biblical Stewardship Leadership
Church Financial Management
Ethical Resource Administration
Strategic Ministry Planning
Advanced Stewardship Research
COURSE STRUCTURE
YEAR
01
CORE FOUNDATIONS
(18 Credits)
Semester 1
- DCTS 701
- DCTS 702
- DCTS 703
- Advanced Biblical Theology of Stewardship (3)
- Strategic Financial Governance in the Church (3)
- Advanced Dynamic Research Methodology in Treasurer Leadership I (3)
Semester 2
- DCTS 704
- DCTS 705
- DCTS 706
- Global Perspectives on Church Finance & Accountability (3)
- Leadership Ethics and Integrity in Financial Management (3)
- Advanced Qualitative Research & Resource Analysis in Treasurer Leadership II (3)
YEAR
02
SPECIALIZATION & MINISTRY PRACTICE
(18 CREDITS)
Semester 1
- DCTS 711
- DCTS 712
- DCTS 713
- Financial Risk Management and Sustainability in Ministry (3)
- Treasurer Leadership in Non-Profit and Mission Organizations (3)
- Contemporary Challenges in Church Financial Stewardship (3)
Semester 2
- DCTS 714
- DCTS 715
- DCTS 716
- Spiritual Formation and Ethical Disciplines for Treasurers (3)
- Treasurer Leadership Practicum I (Supervised Financial Ministry) (3)
- Treasurer Leadership Practicum II (Community Engagement & Economic Empowerment) (3)
YEAR
03
Dissertation & Advanced Seminars
(24 Credits)
Semester 1
- DCTS 801
- DCTS 802
- DCTS 803
- DCTS 804
- Advanced Seminar in Treasurer Leadership (3)
- Theology of Stewardship Colloquium (3)
- Dissertation Proposal Seminar (3)
- Comprehensive Exam (3)
Semester 2
- DCTS 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 Treasury and Stewardship
ADMISSION CRITERIA
Applicant must hold a Master of Church Treasury and Stewardship or an equivalent degree from an approved institution.
PROGRAM FEES
Per Semester
USD $1800
CAREER & MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES
- Church Treasurer
- Stewardship Director
- Financial Administrator
- Seminary Professor
- Ministry Consultant
- Christian Researcher
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
- Completion of 60 credit hours.
- Passing of comprehensive examination.
- Completion and defense of a doctoral dissertation (50,000–70,000 words).
- Demonstrated Treasurer Leadership impact project (designing financial systems, community stewardship training, or sustainability models for ministry organizations).
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