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Why I Don’t Regret Not Getting a PhD

April 18, 2017February 13, 2021 Stephen Bedard 2 Comments

I’m in the final stages of my Doctor of Ministry degree. I frequently get asked why I didn’t do a PhD since I seem to have an academic bent. That’s a good question. I was originally in a Doctor of Theology program (equivalent to a PhD) at a different school that I’m at now. For … Read More “Why I Don’t Regret Not Getting a PhD” »

What is the Difference Between a PhD and a DMin?

February 4, 2015July 2, 2020 Stephen Bedard 8 Comments

Leadership and Ministry Blog

There are a number of different doctorates that Christian leaders work toward but two of the most common are the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and the Doctor of Ministry (DMin). As someone who is a DMin student, I frequently get asked, “What is the difference between a PhD and a DMin?” Here is my short … Read More “What is the Difference Between a PhD and a DMin?” »

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