Doctor of Ministry Program Update – Continued
Candidacy Review Process (Phase IV) Students in Phase/Semester IV of the Doctor of Ministry Program will participate in the Candidacy Review Process during the Spring 2026 semester. This process is a significant academic milestone that affirms a student’s readiness to advance to the final doctoral project phase. The review process includes written submissions, sustained faculty mentoring, and both oral and written evaluations conducted by a Candidacy Review Committee. Successful completion of candidacy review confirms a student’s preparedness to move forward with the doctoral project and the final stages of the program. Quality Control and Final Examination (Phase VI) Students in Phase/Semester VI, the final semester of the Doctor of Ministry Program, will engage in the Quality Control and Final Examination (Oral Defense) process during the Spring 2026 semester. This culminating phase includes: Submission of the completed doctoral document for quality control review Committee evaluation and required revisions, if applicable Scheduling and completion of the final oral defense Submission of the approved final document to the Dean for graduation clearance Students who successfully complete all requirements are eligible for program completion and participation in Commencement on May 8, 2026. ****** Recruitment and Program Innovation As part of Payne’s ongoing commitment to innovation, access, and excellence in theological education, the Doctor of Ministry Program will host a virtual informational session for prospective students: Answering the Call: Exploring the Doctor of Ministry Program Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 7:00–8:00 p.m. (EST) **** Launching of the Colloquium Model (Fall 2026 Enrollment) The Doctor of Ministry Program will launch a new Colloquium Model as an additional pathway for Fall 2026 enrollment. This model complements—and does not replace— the existing Cohort Model, providing students with greater flexibility and choice in their doctoral studies.
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