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Doctoral & PhD Programs
Who it’s for
Graduate degree holders and ministry leaders seeking advanced research, professional
specialization, or strategic leadership training.
- Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)
- Doctor of Theology (Th.D.)
- Doctor of Biblical Studies (DBS)
- Doctor of Christian Education (EdD)
- Doctor of Christian Leadership (DCL)
- Doctor of Christian Counseling (DCC)
- Doctor of Organizational Leadership & Management
- Doctor of Executive Leadership & Strategic Planning
- Doctor of Christian Entrepreneurship
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
- Completed application form
- Official graduate transcripts
- CV/resume
- Academic writing sample (thesis, research paper, or publication)
- 2–3 recommendation letters (academic and professional/ministry)
- Statement of Research/Dissertation Interest
- Doctoral students are embedded in AOU’s Research Centers with access to colloquia, global conferences, and supervised dissertation guidance .



