Faith, Work, and Marketplace Leadership (D.Min.)

Program Overview

The Doctor of Ministry (D.Min) in Faith, Work, and Marketplace Leadership at Abide University is an advanced professional doctorate designed for experienced ministry leaders and marketplace professionals seeking to integrate faith with work and develop theological frameworks for marketplace ministry. Our RCSAI-accredited curriculum bridges theology and business practice, covering theology of work and vocation, marketplace ministry strategies, business ethics, and organizational transformation. Students engage in rigorous study of biblical and theological perspectives on work, calling, and economic life while developing skills to lead faith-based initiatives in business, nonprofit, and organizational contexts through action research and practical application. The program emphasizes the integration of theological depth with leadership competencies, equipping ministers and marketplace leaders to become transformative agents who can bring kingdom values to workplaces, businesses, and economic systems. Graduates emerge prepared to lead marketplace ministries, serve as chaplains in business settings, consult with faith-driven organizations, and bridge the sacred-secular divide with both theological sophistication and practical wisdom.

Core Courses

• DMIN 801 — Theology of Work and Vocation (4 credits)
• DMIN 810 — Marketplace Ministry Theory and Practice (4 credits)
• DMIN 820 — Business Ethics and Economic Justice (4 credits)
• DMIN 830 — Organizational Leadership and Transformation (4 credits)
• DMIN 840 — Entrepreneurship and Faith-Driven Business (4 credits)
• DMIN 850 — Workplace Spirituality and Chaplaincy (3 credits)
• DMIN 860 — Marketplace Ministry Research Methods (3 credits)
• DMIN 890 — Ministry Project in Faith, Work, and Marketplace Leadership (6 credits)
• DMIN 870 — Vocational Discernment and Organizational Case Analysis (4 credits)

Credit requirements

• Core courses: 36 credits
• Required elective credits: 24 credits

Total required: 60 credits

Elective Courses

Complete 24 credits from the options below (24 credits offered).

• DMIN 910 — Stewardship and Wealth in Christian Perspective (3 credits)
• DMIN 920 — Business as Mission and Social Enterprise (3 credits)
• DMIN 930 — Leadership Development in Organizations (3 credits)
• DMIN 940 — Organizational Culture and Values Integration (3 credits)
• DMIN 950 — Vocational Discipleship and Calling (3 credits)
• DMIN 960 — Nonprofit Leadership and Faith-Based Organizations (3 credits)
• DMIN 970 — Marketplace Evangelism and Witness (3 credits)
• DMIN 980 — Global Marketplace and Cross-Cultural Business (3 credits)

Admission Requirements

• Master of Divinity or equivalent theological master's degree, or MBA with theological coursework
• Minimum of 3-5 years of significant ministry experience or marketplace leadership experience
• Current position in marketplace ministry, business leadership, or organizational leadership
• Demonstrated effectiveness in integrating faith with work or leading marketplace initiatives
• Two professional references from ministry colleagues, business leaders, or supervisors
• Personal statement outlining faith-work integration philosophy and ministry project interests
• Evidence of leadership capacity in ministry or marketplace contexts