Doctor of Healing Ministry
Lordland University
Program Overview
The Doctor of Healing Ministry is designed to pioneer the biblical effective way of Christian healing ministry. That is primarily composed of practical aspects of pastoral ministry characterized by a holistic approach combining preaching, praying, and healing. It will be done through research, education, and training.
Standard of Student Achievement and Graduation Requirements
To graduate, a student must:
- Complete a minimum of 60 quarter units or 600 hours of the following coursework with a cumulative GPA average of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.
- Complete a dissertation (8 quarter units).
- Successfully complete the degree requirements within the allowed program length
Successful graduates of the program will be awarded a degree in Doctor of Theology.
Program Length
Students are usually expected to complete the program in 5 years. The maximum time frame allowed for students to complete a program is 150% of the normal program length, namely 7 and 1/2 years for the Doctoral programs. An extension may be granted for special circumstances.
Counseling Courses
| Course# | Course | Title units |
|---|---|---|
| DHM101 | Study on Healing Missiology | 4 units |
| DHM102 | Study on Healing Theology | 4 units |
| DHM103 | Study Healing Anthropology | 4 units |
| DHM104 | Study on Healing Ethics | 4 units |
| DHM105 | Seminar on Divine Healing | 4 units |
| DHM106 | Study on Clinical Education and Pastoral Care | 4 units |
| DHM107 | Study on Inner Healing | 4 units |
| DHM108 | Study on Medical Mission History | 4 units |
| DHM109 | Study on Science and Christian Faith | 4 units |
| DHM110 | Study on Team Ministry in Healing | 4 units |
| DHM111 | Study on Healing Counseling | 4 units |
| DHM112 | Study on Christianity and Other Religions | 4 units |
| DHM113 | Seminar in Psychoneuroimmunology and Healing | 4 units |
| DHM114 | Study in Human Growth and Development | 4 units |
| DHM115 | Study in Pathogenesis | 4 units |
| DHM799 | Dissertation | 8 units |
| Courses Available | 68 units | |
A study of the chronological questions related to such biblical area as Genesis, the Kingdom era, the Gospels, Acts and the Apostles.
An exposition of 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus with emphasis on interpretive problems and relevance to contemporary church life.
A brief history of textual criticism; the relative value of manuscripts; major theories of textual criticism; application of critical methods to selected passages.
The theory and practice of textual criticism with special attention the scrolls of Qumran and the Septuagint.
A study of Christ’s earthly life using a harmony of the Gospels.
The principles of interpretation of Christ’s parables, their use in contemporary preaching, and eschatological considerations.
Biblical principles and examples of revival; consideration of revivals throughout Christian history with emphasis upon American revivalism and evangelization.
A study of the major doctrines enunciated in Paul’s epistles.
Early expressions of pietism in Roman Catholicism; Protestant pietistic movement; impact of pietism upon modern evangelicalism.
Biblical emphasis; historical preview; implications for Christian counseling.
Theology of missions and evangelism from a reformed perspective; principles of personal and corporate evangelism and cross-cultural communications of the Gospel.
An examination of the city in biblical and theological perspective and an introduction to the sociology of urban systems, structures, and conditions that create problems and/or provide hope.
Explores the relationships between Christian theology—with a special emphasis on Catholic social teaching—and concern for the environment. Criticisms of Christian theologies in accordance with new ecological insights will also be suggested.
Implications of recent ecumenical discussion for Ecclesiology and Christology, and an analysis of ecumenical statements on sacraments, ministry, mission and community.
Biblical principles and practical aspects of church management; special attention to church officers and assemblies; the pastor’s role; purpose and procedures of biblical church discipline.
Individual study in any topic relevant to business administration. The topic must be approved by the dissertation committee and the student must follow the steps as advised by his or her advisor. A student must make a progress report and present his or her work to the dissertation committee and in a seminar. Finally, the student must pass the oral defense of the dissertation.