Called to Serve the Church?
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School provides theological education and ministry training that equips you to serve Christ with wisdom and grace, in truth and love. Our world-renowned faculty are deeply invested in teaching and mentoring students, immediately welcoming you into a community of servant-leaders making a difference for Christ.
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The appropriate outcome of doctoral education is seen to be the development of refined, sustainable habits of scholarship and professional leadership. Participants are expected to enter fully into the community of scholarship: giving and receiving ideas, information, sources and materials; entering fully into seminar discussions; and participating constructively in open hearings—their own and their colleagues’ oral comprehensive examination, presentation of the research proposal, and dissertation defense.
Written work at the doctoral level has moved well beyond typical term paper preparation. Participants are expected to read and research with a view to making a contribution to the literature of the field and to ongoing discourse— with doctoral colleagues and other academic professionals. Much that is written in the program should be considered as potentially publishable. Participants are expected to use the network of seminary and university libraries in the Chicago area and to engage the members of this international community in discussion about research and writing projects. In this way, the program provides opportunities for participants to broaden their perspectives beyond their own traditions and cultures.
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Doctoral Programs
30 CR.
DMin Doctor of Ministry
ABOUT
The Doctor of Ministry (DMin) program is designed for experienced ministry leaders seeking to deepen their impact while remaining actively engaged in their calling. Rooted in spiritual formation and Christ-centred leadership, this program equips students to address real-world challenges through applied learning in their current ministry context. With mentorship from scholar-practitioners—faculty who are both theologians and active ministry leaders—students gain strategic insight and practical tools for sustainable leadership growth.
COURSEWORK
50 CR.
Doctor of Philosophy Theological Studies
ABOUT
The PhD (Theological Studies) at TEDS offers an exciting, academically robust program that prepares graduates for a wide range of career opportunities. Alumni from the PhD (Theological Studies) have gone on to a diverse set of vocations that include academic teaching and writing and various forms of church, parachurch, and denominational leadership.
COURSEWORK
REQUIRED COURSES
- ST 9110: The Theological Scholar – 2 hrs.
- ST 9120: Reading Scripture Theologically Past and Present – 3hrs.
- ID 9200: Integration Seminar – 3hrs.
- ID 8210: Theological Research Methods 1a (OT/NT) – 1hr.
-OR- - ID 8215: Theological Research Methods 1b (HT/ST) – 1hr.
- ID 8210: Theological Research Methods 1a (OT/NT) – 1hr.
- ID 8220: Theological Research Methods 2 – 1hr.
- ID 9110: Proposal Study 1 (Independent) – 3hrs.
- ID 9120: Proposal Study 2 (Independent) – 3hrs.
- ID 9130: Proposal Study 3 (Independent) – 3hrs.
- ID 9140: Proposal Study 4 (Independent) – 3hrs.
Electives
- Concentration – 12 hrs.
- Elective – 3hrs.
- EDS (ES) – 2hrs.
- ICS (ME) – 2hrs.
Research
- Comprehensive Exams Prep – 3hrs.
- Dissertation – 6hrs.
TOTAL: 50hrs.
TEDS Makes the Difference
"The Doctor of Ministry Program is firmly grounded on sound theology, integrating with social sciences to address today's complex ministry challenges for pastors, missionaries, or other para-church professionals. Leaders and practitioners from all walks of ministry contexts will have opportunities to learn from the TEDS faculty and fellow co-workers in the gospel throughout the program journey and become expert practitioners upon finishing the program for the glory of God."
Jonathan Kim
DMin Program Director
“One of the best elements of the TEDS community is the opportunity to learn, worship, laugh, and do life with Christians from all around the world.”
Cooper Bryan '24
"The DMin has been a perfect complement to my MDIV. TEDS Surrounded me with seasoned yet humble Christian mentors who are passionate about sharing the wisdom God has given to them. I'm particularly thankful for how they introduced me to vast fields of study, but always with a framework shaped by a biblical worldview"
Phil Smith '20
“My life will be different because I attended TEDS. I am incredibly grateful for the wisdom of my faculty advisors, who helped me discern God’s ministry path for me.”
Caroline Fuab Thao ’23