Purpose and Goals

The DMin in Coaching with Spiritual Formation program is a 34-unit degree program that prepares students for scholarly research and effective ministerial skills on Coaching with Spiritual Formation. This program will provide in-depth training in research on integration of theology and psychology as well as in actual Coaching techniques and spiritual formation practices

 

Program Learning Outcomes

In accordance with World Mission University’s central objectives, the program seeks to enable students to:

    • Engage their ministerial context with theological acumen and critical thinking by the integration of theology and psychology,
    • Articulate and respond to crucial ministry issues in diverse personal and cultural contexts,
    • Enhance and practice Coaching with Spiritual Formation at advanced levels as Christian leaders in order to contribute to positive transformation of the world,
    • Demonstrate dedication to personal and spiritual maturity. Students will engage in research and writing, and produce a dissertation

 

Degree Requirements: 34 Credits

    • Spiritual Formation (8 credits)
    • Academic Studies (20 credits)
    • Research Methodologies (2 credits)
    • Dissertation project (4 credits)

 

Pre-Requisite Courses

To all applicants, at least 12 credits of pre-requisites (6 credits of counseling or coaching courses and 6 credits of theological courses) are required. If the applicant has completed pre-requisites in their master’s degree program, these can be waived.

Theology Courses

BT501 Introduction to Old Testament OR BT502 Introduction to New Testament

ST502 Systematic Theology I OR ST503 Systematic Theology II

 

Coaching Courses

CH 531 Coaching Psychology

CH 532 Coaching and Spiritual formation

 

Course Credits:

Spiritual Formation (8 Credits)

SF701 Foundation of Spiritual Formation (4 credits)

SF702 Integration of Theology, Spirituality, and Psychology (4 credits)116

 

Coaching (20 credits: 5 out of 6 courses)

CH711 Integrated Mental Health of Coaching and Counseling (4 credits)

CH712 Leadership Development and Coaching Competencies (4 credits)

CH713 Applied Coaching in Ministry (4 credits)

CH714 Cultural Diversity and Coaching (4 credits)

CH715 Developing Coaching Programs for the Missional Church OR

CH791 Coaching Field Practicum (4 credits)

CH716 Coaching and Humanities Reflection (4 credits)

 

Dissertation Project

DC701 Colloquium (0 credit)

DC700 Research Methodologies (2 credits)

DC720 Professional Dissertation Project (4 credits)

 

Admission requirements

    1. The application form and a non-refundable application fee;
    2. Testimony (included in application);
    3. Two references;
    4. Statement of purpose
    5. Official transcripts from all post-secondary educational institutions attended;
    6. Photo (taken within 6 months) (uploaded to the application)
    7. An earned MA degree or the equivalent with at least a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) from an accredited institution.

 

Graduation Requirements

Successfully complete and pass each of the 7 courses with an average grade of a B. Students are allowed only two B- grades. When a student earns a third B- in a course, he/she will be dismissed from the school. Students must complete a Professional Dissertation Project, its successful oral defense, and receive a pass grade.

 

Dissertation project

All students receive foundational training for writing research projects through the DC700 Research Methodology course. After completing all coursework, students select a dissertation topic, consult with their advisor, and submit a proposal for approval. They then work on their dissertation under their advisor’s guidance. Upon completion, students must pass an oral defense for their dissertation to obtain their degree. The dissertation project typically ranges from 100 to 200 pages.

 

Integrated Master’s with Doctoral Degree Program

Applicants with a bachelor’s degree are eligible to apply. During the first three semesters, students take master’s courses; from the fourth, they mix master’s and doctoral courses.