Social Justice Doctor of Ministry program

DMinSJ Program Overview

Doctor of Ministry Social Justice Program

The Social Justice cohort of the Doctor of Ministry program a new, exciting and relevant degree that aims to equip religious leaders and people of faith to ground their justice advocacy in theo-ethical imagination, inspiring revolutionary leadership praxes at the intersections of theologies, public life, and systemic oppressions.

Doctor of Ministry Social Justice

Cohort Program Courses

Restoring Images of Hope: Developing the Craft of Critical Interpretation
Futurist Thinking: Relevant Research and Proposal
Leadership and Mentoring for Revolutionary Ministry in Diverse Cultural Contexts
Decoding Power and Intersectionality
Moral Leadership, Public Advocacy, & Local Exegesis
Religion and Social Movements Then and Now

Cohort Requirements

Admission Requirements

Serve in an executive-level position
Demonstrate a minimum of 7 years of leadership experience
Completed DMin. Application
Admissions Essay
Interview with NYTS Personality
Masters of Divinity Degree required or Equivalent
Official Transcripts
$50.00 Application Fee
Three Letters of Reference

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Welcome to New York Theological Seminary!

We are excited about what God is doing in the life of NYTS and I am honored to serve as the 12th and first woman President.

The more I learn about the history and service of NYTS, the more I appreciate the unlimited possibilities of our bold future. For over 120 years, NYTS has been a sacred space dedicated to providing a relevant theological education that prepares men and women to serve humanity.

Through the creative collaboration of students, faculty, staff, alumni and trustees, we have begun to reimagine what NYTS represents in our community and our world. While political turmoil, social upheaval, and economic crises narrate our current reality, NYTS continues to shine as a beacon of hope for those called to serve humanity.

Here at NYTS, we prepare students to be creative, innovative and relevant in their ministry context. We promote deeper engagement and authentic relationships with the Creator and all of creation. You will encounter a relevant and rigorous theological education that is accessible, inclusive and transformative. These sacred experiences will encourage you to evolve in your theological understanding, and help you to realize your unlimited potential.

If you want to be a part of a diverse and inclusive community of learners acquiring the resources, tools, and strategies for effective leadership, NYTS is the place for you. If you are seeking to be prepared to engage in prophetic and transformative ministry, NYTS is the place for you. If you are seeking to lead an organization that promotes love and respect for the Creator and creation throughout the world, NYTS is the place for you. We are committed now more than ever to prepare faith and thought leaders to engage, relevant, restorative, and revolutionary ministry and our graduates leave NYTS equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to be leaders and thinkers in today’s world.

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Blessings,

Reverend LaKeesha Walrond, Ph.D.
President

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