Northwind Theological Seminary
DSMin|PATH
Northwind Seminary's Doctoral Degree Completion program is designed for working adults engaged in Ministry.
At Northwind Seminary, our faith-based degree completion programs are designed to fit your
lifestyle, family, work, and Ministry. There are no semesters at NTS. Start your course anywhere, anytime, on any device.
Our students take one course at a time and study at their own pace completing courses in as little as 60 days and a maximum of 120 days.
Up to 6 credits of previous coursework and Ministry experience may be transferred into Northwind Seminary's DSMin degree.
Northwind Academic
Ministry Credentials, Training, and Experience
Ministry Partners
Approved training or courses
Doctor in Specialized Ministry
COURSE of STUDY - 36 Credits
Starting Well Experience
6 credits of transfer credits
6 credits - Seminar Course
6 credits - Capstone Research Methods
6 credits - Capstone Research I Course
6 credits - Capstone Research II Course
6 credits - Capstone Paper Course
Continuing Well Experience
faculty-mentor
directed
The Faculty Mentor facilitates scheduled video conversations and participates in the portfolio preparation and examination.
portfolio
experience
Students journey through a series of research milestones to generate the final Portfolio Project that addresses a Need or Opportunity in their ministry context.
online
flexible
Students set their own schedule and proceed at their own pace. Each 3-credit course can be completed within 30 to 90 days. Each 6-credit course can be completed in 60-120 days.