CHRISTIAN EDUCATIONKINGDOM LEARNINGDoctor of Biblical Ministry
HSM Department of Christian Education · HSM Bible Institute · HSM Training Institute
Doctoral Degree
Doctor of Biblical Ministry
Professional doctoral ministry education emphasizing advanced biblical interpretation, applied research, leadership, ministry evaluation, and a defended doctoral project.
Next Academic Term
2026-2027Fall 2026 Semester
Registration: May 1, 2026 – August 23, 2026
Classes: August 31, 2026 – December 18, 2026
Program Curriculum
Genesis — Book Survey
A complete survey of Genesis, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Exodus — Book Survey
A complete survey of Exodus, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Leviticus — Book Survey
A complete survey of Leviticus, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Numbers — Book Survey
A complete survey of Numbers, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Deuteronomy — Book Survey
A complete survey of Deuteronomy, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Joshua — Book Survey
A complete survey of Joshua, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Judges — Book Survey
A complete survey of Judges, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Ruth — Book Survey
A complete survey of Ruth, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
1 Samuel — Book Survey
A complete survey of 1 Samuel, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
2 Samuel — Book Survey
A complete survey of 2 Samuel, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
1 Kings — Book Survey
A complete survey of 1 Kings, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
2 Kings — Book Survey
A complete survey of 2 Kings, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
1 Chronicles — Book Survey
A complete survey of 1 Chronicles, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
2 Chronicles — Book Survey
A complete survey of 2 Chronicles, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Ezra — Book Survey
A complete survey of Ezra, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Nehemiah — Book Survey
A complete survey of Nehemiah, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Esther — Book Survey
A complete survey of Esther, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Job — Book Survey
A complete survey of Job, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Psalms — Book Survey
A complete survey of Psalms, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Proverbs — Book Survey
A complete survey of Proverbs, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Ecclesiastes — Book Survey
A complete survey of Ecclesiastes, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Song of Solomon — Book Survey
A complete survey of Song of Solomon, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Isaiah — Book Survey
A complete survey of Isaiah, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Jeremiah — Book Survey
A complete survey of Jeremiah, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Lamentations — Book Survey
A complete survey of Lamentations, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Ezekiel — Book Survey
A complete survey of Ezekiel, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Daniel — Book Survey
A complete survey of Daniel, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Hosea — Book Survey
A complete survey of Hosea, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Joel — Book Survey
A complete survey of Joel, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Amos — Book Survey
A complete survey of Amos, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Obadiah — Book Survey
A complete survey of Obadiah, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Jonah — Book Survey
A complete survey of Jonah, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Micah — Book Survey
A complete survey of Micah, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Nahum — Book Survey
A complete survey of Nahum, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Habakkuk — Book Survey
A complete survey of Habakkuk, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Zephaniah — Book Survey
A complete survey of Zephaniah, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Haggai — Book Survey
A complete survey of Haggai, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Zechariah — Book Survey
A complete survey of Zechariah, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Malachi — Book Survey
A complete survey of Malachi, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Matthew — Book Survey
A complete survey of Matthew, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Mark — Book Survey
A complete survey of Mark, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Luke — Book Survey
A complete survey of Luke, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
John — Book Survey
A complete survey of John, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Acts — Book Survey
A complete survey of Acts, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Romans — Book Survey
A complete survey of Romans, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
1 Corinthians — Book Survey
A complete survey of 1 Corinthians, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
2 Corinthians — Book Survey
A complete survey of 2 Corinthians, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Galatians — Book Survey
A complete survey of Galatians, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Ephesians — Book Survey
A complete survey of Ephesians, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Philippians — Book Survey
A complete survey of Philippians, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Colossians — Book Survey
A complete survey of Colossians, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
1 Thessalonians — Book Survey
A complete survey of 1 Thessalonians, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
2 Thessalonians — Book Survey
A complete survey of 2 Thessalonians, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
1 Timothy — Book Survey
A complete survey of 1 Timothy, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
2 Timothy — Book Survey
A complete survey of 2 Timothy, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Titus — Book Survey
A complete survey of Titus, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Philemon — Book Survey
A complete survey of Philemon, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Hebrews — Book Survey
A complete survey of Hebrews, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
James — Book Survey
A complete survey of James, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
1 Peter — Book Survey
A complete survey of 1 Peter, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
2 Peter — Book Survey
A complete survey of 2 Peter, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
1 John — Book Survey
A complete survey of 1 John, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
2 John — Book Survey
A complete survey of 2 John, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
3 John — Book Survey
A complete survey of 3 John, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Jude — Book Survey
A complete survey of Jude, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Revelation — Book Survey
A complete survey of Revelation, including authorship, setting, structure, major events, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, and ministry application.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Biblical Sermon Preparation and Exegesis
Text selection, context, observation, interpretation, sermon purpose, thesis, structure, illustration, application, invitation, manuscript, citations, revision, and rehearsal.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $199.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Pastoral Care, Visitation, and Counseling
Prayer, hospital care, grief, crisis response, confidentiality, referrals, marriage preparation, and follow-up.
3 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $79.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Church Administration and Records
Governance, meetings, calendars, member records, finance controls, policies, reports, and document stewardship.
3 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $79.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Deacon, Elder, and Trustee Formation
Qualifications, wards, care, governance, property, finance oversight, conflict, and reporting.
3 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $79.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Biblical Stewardship and Ministry Finance
Tithes, offerings, designated gifts, donor records, receipts, internal controls, budgets, reconciliation, and accountability.
3 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $79.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Ministerial Ethics and Accountability
Moral integrity, finances, relationships, authority, discipline, reporting, restoration, and legal responsibility.
3 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $79.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Advanced Biblical Hermeneutics
Grammar, historical context, canonical interpretation, theological synthesis, genre, original-language tools, and responsible application.
3 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Biblical Research and Academic Writing
Research questions, sources, evidence, citations, literature review, theological argument, ethics, and academic writing.
3 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Graduate Theology and Ministry Seminar
Systematic theology, historical theology, contemporary ministry questions, doctrinal boundaries, and moderated scholarly discussion.
3 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Pastoral Leadership and Organizational Theology
Pastoral authority, servant leadership, governance, organizational culture, conflict, ethics, succession, finance, and institutional stewardship.
3 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Doctoral Research Design for Ministry
Problem statements, research questions, qualitative and quantitative methods, ministry contexts, ethics, data, limitations, and project design.
3 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Advanced Ecclesiology and Biblical Order
Church identity, offices, authority, ordinances, discipline, unity, governance models, mission, and applied organizational theology.
3 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Applied Ministry Research and Evaluation
Program evaluation, ministry outcomes, care metrics, congregational research, ethical data use, implementation, and reflective practice.
3 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Doctoral Ministry Project or Dissertation
Proposal approval, literature review, biblical and theological framework, methodology, implementation, findings, conclusions, defense, and archival submission.
9 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $319.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Old Testament Survey
Complete survey of Genesis through Malachi emphasizing historical setting, literary structure, covenant development, major people and events, theology, chronology, and canonical relationships.
3 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
New Testament Survey
Survey of Matthew through Revelation emphasizing literary structure, genre, historical setting, the life of Christ, early church expansion, apostolic teaching, and canonical unity.
3 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Pentateuch (Genesis-Deuteronomy)
In-depth study of the Pentateuch with attention to creation, patriarchal narratives, Exodus, covenant, law, worship, holiness, wilderness formation, and covenant renewal.
3 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Historical Books of the Old Testament
Study of Joshua through Esther focusing on settlement, judges, monarchy, divided kingdom, exile, return, covenant faithfulness, leadership, and restoration.
3 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Life and Teachings of Jesus
Chronological and thematic study of the life, ministry, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus using the Gospels and approved study resources.
3 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Acts and Pauline Epistles
Exploration of Acts and the Pauline letters emphasizing early church expansion, mission, grace, justification, sanctification, ecclesiology, ethics, and pastoral instruction.
3 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Advanced Biblical Hermeneutics & Exegesis
Advanced interpretation using literary, historical, canonical, theological, and language-aware methods with sustained exegetical writing.
3 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Advanced Prolegomena and Theological Method
Graduate examination of theological method, sources, presuppositions, tradition, reason, experience, Scripture, doctrinal construction, and scholarly accountability.
3 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Language Tools: Hebrew & Greek Backgrounds
Faculty-supervised software-assisted introduction to Hebrew and Greek tools, morphology, syntax, lexicons, textual observation, and responsible use of original-language resources.
3 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
New Testament Exegesis & Socio-Cultural Contexts
Graduate exegesis of selected New Testament texts using literary, historical, socio-cultural, theological, and responsible critical methods in the Greco-Roman context.
3 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Advanced Theological Research & Methodology
Doctoral research design including question formulation, literature review, theological and empirical methods, ethics, data triangulation, scholarly writing, and dissertation prospectus development.
3 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Advanced Dynamics of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care
Doctoral analysis of historical, theological, psychological, and ministry frameworks for long-term spiritual formation, soul care, leadership formation, and institutional care systems.
3 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $79.00
Advanced Apologetics and Post-Christian Culture Analysis
Doctoral seminar analyzing secularization, pluralism, sociological change, media, philosophy, public theology, and intellectually responsible Christian response in post-Christian contexts.
3 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Executive Leadership Coaching & Mentorship Models
Faculty-supervised doctoral practicum in executive coaching, mentoring frameworks, ethical boundaries, goal design, observation, logged practice, feedback, and outcome evaluation.
3 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $79.00
Global Humanitarian Project Design and NGO Operations
Doctoral applied study of humanitarian project design, international operations, logistics, budgets, partnerships, safeguarding, monitoring and evaluation, legal risk, and cross-cultural leadership.
3 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $79.00
Doctoral Dissertation / Applied Ministry Major Project
Independent doctoral research or applied ministry major project conducted under faculty supervision, culminating in a formal manuscript, review, revision, and oral defense before an authorized academic board.
9 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $319.00
Instruction
Approved lessons, readings, instructor checkpoints, discussions, assignments, and assessments.
Formation
Prayer, Christian character, church participation, supervised ministry practice, and service learning.
Credential
Official transcript and HSM credential after all academic and ministry requirements are approved.