Doctor of Ministry Cohort with SEBTS

Program Description

The SBCV Cohort in the Doctor of Ministry is an advanced degree designed for ministers seeking further training to serve at a new level of excellence in ministry. Throughout the 31-hour degree, students will acquire new ideas, tools, strategies and techniques that will increase effectiveness and expand opportunities within current and future roles.

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Eligibility

An accredited master’s degree in a ministry-related field
The Master of Divinity degree
A master’s degree, other than the MDiv degree, will require an applicant to complete the Qualification Packet
3.0 GPA in graduate work (will consider a lower GPA based on strength of application)
Significant vocational ministry experience
Church is a partner of the SBCV (SBC of Virginia) Convention

Cost

(also see Scholarship information)

Application fee: $40 (waived using code: SBCVirginia)
Standard Monthly Billed Tuition: $385
SBC Discounted Monthly Billed Tuition: $264
$1,000/SBC or $1,500/non-SBC initial program fee

* Monthly tuition will be billed in 6-month increments separated into monthly payments through a payment plan using Nelnet.

Scholarships

SBCV offers scholarship assistance; also applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for the Doctor of Ministry scholarship through the Keesee Foundation as they have previously offered substantial support and scholarship aid for SBC students (May 1, 2025 deadline).

See Scholarship Application

Application Process for SEBTS

Application Deadline:
March 15, 2025

We invite you to take the first steps in applying for the DMin program by filling out the application available at apply.sebts.edu/apply.

Apply for DMin Program →

Application Instructions

Are you applying for a special cohort? YES
Please select the following cohort you are applying for: SBCV Cohort
Desired Entry Term: Fall 2025
Academic Degree Interest: Pastoral Ministry (Non-specialization)

Once we have received your application and requested documents, your materials will go to the Doctor of Ministry Committee to determine eligibility for acceptance into the program.

Notes: Taught primarily by Dr. Chuck Lawless, Dr. Brian Autry, Dr. Tate Cockrell, and Dr. Keith Whitfield. Most courses completed at the SBCV building or online, with DMN8141 “Project Design Workshop” completed on campus at SEBTS in Wake Forest, NC. Contact Tami Walker in the SBCV executive office at twalker@sbcv.org for more assistance with program information.

STAFF CONTACT

Tami Walker
Executive Assistant to Executive Director and Ministry Support Team Leader
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