Union Presbyterian Seminary prepares leaders for faithful service in a complex and changing world. Rooted in theological depth, spiritual formation, and intellectual rigor, our programs integrate academic study with a commitment to justice, community, and lived practice. Through biblical and theological study, contextual learning, and close faculty mentorship, you'll learn to connect theology with real ministry experience. Graduates are equipped to lead congregations, serve in chaplaincy and nonprofit settings, and engage emerging forms of Christian leadership with wisdom and care.

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Faculty Mentorship

Be in a faith-based community with classmates who range in age, denominations, and come from a variety of backgrounds.

Diverse Student Body

Complete your D.Min. degree full-time or part-time to accommodate your schedule.

Flexible Pathways

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Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) At-A-Glance:

30-credit advanced professional doctorate.
Designed for experienced ministers seeking deeper integration of practice and theology.
Rooted in the Bible, Reformed tradition, and the church's living mission.
Sharpen your competencies in areas such as advocacy, Christian education, evangelism, proclamation, pastoral care, public theology, and adaptive leadership.
Offered fully online in a cohort-based format.
Culminate your degree with a final integrative project rooted in your unique ministry context.

Strengthen Your Ministry. Lead with Wisdom and Courage.

An advanced professional degree for experienced ministry leaders seeking renewal and deeper formation.

Doctor of Ministry

Experience the benefits of online learning.

Online Doctorate Program

Your studies culminate in an integrative project rooted in your unique ministry context.

Contextual Final Project

Join an intentional covenantal learning community.

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Strengthen Your Ministry Leadership at Union Presbyterian Seminary

Union Presbyterian Seminary's Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) prepares you for advanced ministry leadership, deepening the integration of practice and theology for experienced ministers. Rooted in the Bible, Reformed tradition, and the church's living mission, this program equips you to sharpen competencies in proclamation, pastoral care, education, evangelism, interfaith relations, community organizing, and adaptive leadership with a strong theological foundation and ethical framework. Through cohort-based learning, advanced coursework, and a contextual integrative project, you'll develop the advanced capacities to serve as a pastoral leader, nonprofit director, advocate, or community organizer—bringing transformative ministry to faith communities and society.

Online Learning

Study ministry with our online module, designed for working ministers. Build your leadership network while you study.

For Experienced Ministers

Strengthen Your Ministry Leadership

Graduate ready to express the church's public voice for social justice and lead transformative ministry in both faith communities and society.

Union Presbyterian Seminary is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of The Association of Theological Schools and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

Accredited D.Min. Graduate Program

Financial Aid Available

Accessible entry with up to 100% financial aid available for degree-seeking students at both Richmond and Charlotte campuses.

D.Min.

Designed for those already in ministry, building on your real-world experience to deepen the integration of practice and theology.

Apply by March 15
to join the Fall 2027 Cohort