Doctor of Ministry / Leadership & Spiritual Formation
George Fox University

Program Details

George Fox University offers an online Doctor of Ministry with a special emphasis on Leadership & Spiritual Formation. Students who wish to make a greater impact can learn to deepen their faith, increase their leadership capacity, and create more possibilities for ministry. The program helps students resolve entrenched ministry problems and prepare for new directions while they develop skills for managing and influencing complex and diverse systems. You will develop a more authentic understanding of yourself and a refreshed relationship with Christ through literature, art, and the practice of Christian spiritual formation. 

The curriculum explores four themes:

  • The Leader’s Inner World
  • Leadership and Spiritual Formation Literature
  • Personal and Organizational Transformation
  • The Role of Art and Culture in Change

% Online

Mostly Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

George Fox University is accredited by:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Master Degree

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Essay/Writing Sample, Resume/CV

Additional Info

  • Includes participation in four intensives at Cannon Beach, Oregon 
  • Requires three or more years of leadership or ministry experience