Doctor of Ministry

DMin Costs and Scholarships

The Doctor of Ministry program  at Houston Theological Seminary  is designed to be a formative experience for Christian leaders that is affordable and accessible. We are blessed to be able to offer nearly all students a scholarship through the Cole Scholarship.

This information may be out-of-date. See the Graduate Tuition Calculator and talk with your admissions counselor for more up-to-date information.

Base Cost

Below is the base cost (“sticker price”) for the core three years of the doctoral program. (For costs and scholarships for Bridging Courses, see below.) Almost everyone will be eligible for scholarships to offset these costs.

  • Tuition: $740/hr @ 30 hours = $22,200
  • University fees: $250/sem @ 6 semesters = $1,500
  • Supervision fee: $325/sem @ 6 semesters = $1,950
  • Intensive fee: $300/sem @ 6 semesters = $1,800
  • Total (Sticker) Price: $27,450

Scholarships

Three key scholarships support the program:

Col. Newt Cole has been a great friend to HTS through the years, and he recognized the importance of supporting leaders in the church who are biblically founded and culturally aware. Before he passed in 2021, he generously endowed the DMin program so that almost all who attend will receive some level of support.

The application process is administered through Graduate Admissions. We will have an initial processing of the Cole Scholarship applications on April 1 , and then a secondary assessment for later applicants on June 15.

Among other questions on the Cole Scholarship application, these will be primary:

  • Briefly describe 1) your current focus in ministry and future goals and 2) how your ministry relates to your primary vocation, if distinct.
  • How do you see the HTS DMin program shaping your present ministry and future ministry goals? In particular, are there specific aspects of the HTS program that will shape your ministry?
  • Please describe any circumstances (personal, family, ministry, etc.) that affect your financial ability to participate in the program.
  • Do you expect to receive any funds from your church or organization to support your participation in this program?

Bridging Level Costs and Scholarships

For those that need  Bridging Courses prior to beginning the core three-year program:

  • Net Tuition: $540/hr*
  • Fees: $250/sem
  • BGCT Scholarship (if eligible): $150/hr

* The base tuition is offset by a scholarship automatically applied for those admitted into the DMin program.

Note: Since the DMin degree is considered a “residential” degree, HCU charges an additional $80/hr “online” fee when students take their bridging hours online.

More Information

Explore more detailed information about the DMin program:

Please feel free to contact Andrew Garbarino (agarbarino@hc.edu), DMin Program Coordinator, who can help guide you through the application and shape a program that fits your interests and ministry goals.

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