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The Doctor of Educational Ministry in Family Ministry is designed to equip leaders to develop a biblically and theologically grounded family ministry in the local church. Students will be equipped to think theologically about Christian formation and discipleship in family perspective.
Modular format – relocation to Louisville not required.
Students will complete this program with trips to campus twice each year for doctoral seminars in January and July.
You may view the program schedule here.
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 80610 | Intro to Doctoral Research and Writing | 1 |
| 80600 | Project Methodology | 1 |
| Total | 2 | |
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 80554 | Marriage and Family Counseling | 4 |
| 80824 | Models and Issues in Family Ministry | 4 |
| 80341 | Contemporary Issues in Ethics | 4 |
| 80821 | Christian formation of Children and Adolescents or | 4 |
| 80801 | Theological and Philosophical Issues in Educational Discipleship | |
| Total | 16 | |
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
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| 80950 | Applied Empirical Research | 6 |
| 80960 | Foundations of Teaching | 6 |
| Total | 12 | |
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
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| Contextualized Writing Seminars | 8 | |
| Ministry Research Project or Thesis (DEdMin) | 8 | |
| Total | 16 | |
Total Doctor of Educational Ministry in Family Ministry: 46
This program of study is also offered as a 32 hour Doctor of Ministry degree.
The D.Ed.Min. degree at Southern Seminary exists to train leaders to be expert practitioners in their area of study.
The degree culminates in a Ministry Research Project or Research Thesis (100-125 pages) where students will apply professional knowledge and documented research into the context of their ministry.
Examples of projects in Family Ministry include:
The Doctor of Educational Ministry is for anyone serving in a ministry or leadership capacity who wants to increase in skill and knowledge. It’s about helping church and ministry leaders improve what they’re actively doing every week.
Further, D.Ed.Min. graduates are equipped with specific training in teaching and pedagogy, to assist in the leading of educationally-driven ministries in the church.
This concentration require a regionally-accredited master’s degree (M.Div., MACE., or M.A.) totaling no fewer than 48 hours, with at least twelve hours in biblical or theological studies and at least twelve hours in leadership, administration, education, or ministry studies, with a GPA of at least a B (3.0).
If you have previous masters-level credit but do not have the required hours for admission, you may submit a to the admissions office to find out if you qualify for ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï D.Ed.Min. programs.*
For a complete listing of D.Ed.Min. admissions requirements, see the “Admissions” tab.
*International transcripts must be evaluated by a for both admissions consideration and for equivalency requests.
Our unique structure ensures the timely and successful completion of your degree program, as you begin work on your doctoral project writing from day one.
Students will visit campus twice a year for seminars during their first 2 years in the program. Click here to view a sample schedule.
Students receive program advising from the Office of Professional Doctoral Studies throughout the entire program of study. Upon completion of Project Methodology (80600), the student is assigned to a faculty supervisor. The supervisor is responsible for guiding the student’s progress through the Ministry Research Project or Research Thesis.
D.Ed.Min. students will follow the same curriculum as the D.Min., but will also take 14 additional hours of educational and pedagogical seminars (for a program total of 46 hours).
Note that program costs differ between the D.Min. and D.Ed.Min.
Admissions Prerequisites
To be considered for the D.Min. or D.Ed.Min. program, we require the following for applications:
Application Requirements
Application Deadlines
Prospective doctoral students are invited to visit Southern Seminary.
Doctoral Visit Opportunities$1,000 down payment, and remaining balance due equally over 36 months.*
| Total Cost | Monthly Payment | |
| Total cost for SBC students | $13,710 | $353 |
| Total cost for ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï alumni* (SBC rate) | $12,210 | $311.38 |
| Total cost for non-SBC students | $17,681 | $463.36 |
Program tuition shown is for the 2026-2027 academic year. Additional fees are subject to the current fee schedule.
*ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï alumni receive a $1,500 discount if they matriculate by Summer 2026.
Textbooks, lodging, food, travel, and graduation costs are not included in the program fee. Any remaining balance of the program fee is due upon graduation. Students who take longer than six semesters to complete the degree will be charged a continuation fee each semester.
When you choose a seminary, you choose a faculty.
Learn how the professors at Southern Seminary can equip you for a Lifetime of Faithfulness through one of our upcoming virtual Q&As or doctoral events.
