D.Min. – Trauma Ministry & Renewal
Lead Healing Ministries Through Trauma & Renewal
The Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) in Trauma Ministry & Renewal, offered fully online with no residency requirement, equips experienced Christian ministers to design and facilitate Spirit-empowered healing ministries in contexts of suffering and adversity. This advanced 36-credit program integrates biblical theology, psychological insights, and pastoral care practices to prepare you as a catalyst for healing, resilience, and transformation in the church and beyond. Drawing from both the School of Divinity and School of Psychology & Counseling, this unique concentration combines renewal-theological perspectives with evidence-based trauma care, positioning you to lead effectively in churches, parachurch organizations, nonprofits, and humanitarian relief contexts. With coursework that includes partnership with the American Bible Society’s Trauma Healing Institute, you’ll develop the advanced competencies needed to guide individuals and communities through trauma toward wholeness and renewal.
Integrate Theology, Psychology & Ministry
Draw from both the School of Divinity and the School of Psychology & Counseling to gain an advanced, interdisciplinary approach that combines renewal theology, trauma psychology, and pastoral care for comprehensive ministry leadership.
Develop Spirit-Empowered Healing Ministries
Learn to design and facilitate trauma-informed ministry from a renewal-theological perspective that emphasizes the Holy Spirit’s role in healing, resilience, and transformation in contexts of suffering.
Partner with Leading Trauma Organizations
Benefit from coursework developed in partnership with the American Bible Society’s Trauma Healing Institute, gaining access to proven resources and methodologies for trauma healing in ministry contexts.
Complete Your Doctorate Flexibly
Finish your 36-credit D.Min. in as little as three years through our fully online format with no residency requirement, designed specifically for working ministry professionals and experienced leaders.
Lead with Advanced Competencies
Build upon your ministry experience with doctoral-level training in theological frameworks, pastoral counseling skills, and leadership strategies specifically designed for trauma ministry and organizational renewal.
Please complete the Request Information form on this page to learn more about this program.
The Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) at Regent University is accredited by The Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS) who fully approves the online D.Min. program.
On completing the D.Min. in Trauma Ministry & Renewal degree, you can:
- Develop informed theological understanding of trauma, suffering, and divine healing grounded in Scripture and renewal theology.
- Lead organizational initiatives in disaster relief, humanitarian aid, and crisis response with theological depth.
- Provide advanced pastoral counseling and spiritual care to individuals and communities affected by trauma.
- Strengthen your ability to minister effectively to people from diverse cultural backgrounds and varied trauma experiences.
Career Opportunities
- Pastor
- Chaplain
- Nonprofit Ministry Leadership
- Disaster Relief Leadership
- Humanitarian Aid Organizational Leadership
- Trauma-Related Ministry and Leadership (Non-Licensure)
Students should refer to their catalog or audited degree plan (ADP) for required courses to complete their degree.
2025-26 Semester Check-In Deadlines
All students are expected to check-in for the semester two weeks before the session start date. Students should apply, be accepted, enroll in their first courses, and confirm a plan to pay for their courses prior to this date.
| Session | Semester Check-In | Session Start Date |
|---|---|---|
| Session A | Friday, August 15 | Monday, August 25 |
| Session B | Friday, October 17 | Monday, October 27 |
| Session C | Wednesday, January 7 | Monday, January 12 |
| Session D | Friday, March 6 | Monday, March 16 |
| Session E | Friday, May 1 | Monday, May 11 |
| Session F | Friday, June 12 | Monday, June 22 |
Prerequisites
To be considered for acceptance into the Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) program at the School of Divinity, an applicant must have completed either of the following:
- Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree (or equivalent theological master's degree of at least 72 credit hours) from a regionally accredited, post-secondary institution.
- M.Div. equivalency of 72 credit hours of graduate-level coursework, with at least 48 credit hours being graduate-level seminary credits.
- Applicants who possess a master’s degree of at least 36 credit hours in an area of ministerial studies (e.g. Regent’s M.A. in Spiritual Formation or M.A. in Church Leadership) are invited to apply and will be reviewed for admissions consideration on a case-by-case basis. Upon review, you will receive an additional essay prompt asking you to describe the following:
- Your ministry calling and current activities
- Your personal devotional life and desire for growth
- How you believe studies in the D.Min. program will increase your ministry effectiveness
In addition, applicants to the Doctor of Ministry program should have:
- High intellectual achievement and scholarship as evidenced by college transcripts and the applicant's writing sample
- Spiritual maturity, integrity of character and willingness to grow as a leader
- Personal goals consistent with the mission of Regent University
- Understand and accept the Statement of Faith
Admissions Requirements
Step 1: Apply to Regent University
Submit your application using the Regent University Online Application.
Note: If you are unable to complete our application due to a disability, please contact our Admissions Office at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu and an admissions representative will provide reasonable accommodations to assist you in completing the application.
Step 2: Submit Your Unofficial Transcripts
Submit your unofficial transcripts to regent.edu/items.
Upon submitting your application, you will receive an email requesting authorization for Regent University to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution. International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES or NAFSA approved agency.
Step 3: Submit Your Resume
Submit a professional resume or curriculum vitae that highlights your significant ministry experience, detailing your current place of ministry where you desire to complete your ministry project. Please upload your document to regent.edu/items.
Step 4: Submit Your Government-Issued ID
To ensure academic integrity, Regent University requires a copy of a government-issued ID. Please submit a scanned copy or photograph of it to regent.edu/items.
Please feel free to contact the Office of Admissions at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu should you have any further questions about the application process.
Note: All items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.
Part-Time Students
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) | $565 | 6 | $3,390 |
| Master of Divinity (MDiv) | $565 | 6 | $3,390 |
| Master of Theological Studies (MTS) | $565 | 6 | $3,390 |
| Master of Theology (ThM) | $670 | 3 | $2,010 |
| Doctor of Ministry (DMin) | $670 | 3 | $2,010 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | $670 | 3 | $2,010 |
Full-Time Students
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) | $565 | 9 | $5,085 |
| Master of Divinity (MDiv) | $565 | 9 | $5,085 |
| Master of Theological Studies (MTS) | $565 | 9 | $5,085 |
| Master of Theology (ThM) | $670 | 6 | $4,020 |
| Doctor of Ministry (DMin) | $670 | 6 | $4,020 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | $670 | 6 | $4,020 |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $900 (Fall & Spring) $750 (Summer) |
|---|---|
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $750 |
PART-TIME STUDENTS
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) | $530 | 6 | $3,180 |
| Master of Divinity (MDiv) | $530 | 6 | $3,180 |
| Master of Theological Studies (MTS) | $530 | 6 | $3,180 |
| Master of Theology (ThM) | $670 | 3 | $2,010 |
| Doctor of Ministry (DMin) | $670 | 3 | $2,010 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | $670 | 3 | $2,010 |
Full-Time Students
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) | $530 | 9 | $4,770 |
| Master of Divinity (MDiv) | $530 | 9 | $4,770 |
| Master of Theological Studies (MTS) | $530 | 9 | $4,770 |
| Master of Theology (ThM) | $670 | 6 | $4,020 |
| Doctor of Ministry (DMin) | $670 | 6 | $4,020 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | $670 | 6 | $4,020 |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $850 (Fall & Spring) $700 (Summer) |
|---|---|
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $700 |
*Rates are subject to change at any time.