Thoughtful Reflections on Faith and Life
In some ways I hate the way I phrased that title because it is not a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ question. I cannot say that all pastors should get a doctorate or that no pastors should get a doctorate. Perhaps a better way to phrase it would be: “Is there any benefit for a pastor getting … Read More “Should Pastors Get a Doctorate?” »
Perhaps you feel the draw to theology. You want to be a theologian but you don’t have a PhD and don’t anticipate getting one. Is your desire beyond your grasp? I can anticipate some people saying that every Christian is a theologian or should be. There may be some truth in that but I’m not … Read More “Do You Need a PhD to be a Theologian?” »
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” »
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?” »
