Doctor of Ministry / Semiotics, Church & Culture
George Fox University

Program Details

George Fox University offers an online Doctor of Ministry degree with a specialization in Semiotics, Church & Culture. The program helps students gain a deeper understanding of signs, symbols, images, and stories of the Biblical times. The curriculum prepares leaders to decipher these symbols in a meaningful way to modern times. Students focus on applied semiotics which is the unpacking of cultural signs and symbols so that we can tell the story of Jesus in a compelling, convincing, and transformative way. You will learn how to recognize the signs of Jesus’ work in the world and proactively guide churches into the future, preparing to become a ministry leader who is actually from the real world of the Bible and able to read the ultimate sign, Jesus himself. Graduates will exegete metaphor and narratives, images, and stories to build strong and lasting identities as followers of Jesus; anticipate important ministry trends so they can confidently lead; and produce projects and books that address challenges in their ministry context.

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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 three intensives at Jackson, Michigan; Cambridge, UK; and Orcas Island, Washington
  • Requires three or more years of leadership or ministry experience