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º£½ÇÖ±²¥ Perkins offers many master’s degrees to serve your ministry goals. Listed below are five of the possible master's degree options at º£½ÇÖ±²¥ Perkins School of Theology.

Master of Divinity (M.Div.)

Purpose: To prepare for ordination to Word, sacrament, order and service
Length: 75 hours (3 years)
Location: Dallas or Hybrid
Requirements: Internship
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Master of Arts in Ministry (M.A.M.)

Purpose: To prepare for leadership in community and church ministry
Length: 36 hours (1.5 years)
Location: Dallas or Hybrid
Requirements: Internship
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Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.)

Purpose: To provide basic understanding of the theological disciplines as a foundation for further graduate study, for enhancement of lay leadership roles or for personal enrichment
Length: 48 hours (2 years)
Location: Dallas
Requirements: Thesis or Summative Project
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Master of Sacred Music (M.S.M.)

Purpose: To prepare for professional church music leadership
Length: 48 hours (2 years)
Location: Dallas
Requirements: Supervised Practicum
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Master of Theology (Th.M.)

Purpose: To enhance a student’s ministry through advanced study, examining a specific interest in Christianity or preparing for doctoral studies.
Length: 24 hours (1 year)
Location: Dallas
Requirements: Thesis or Portfolio Required.
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Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)

Purpose: To equip ministerial leaders for faithful, adaptive leadership grounded in vocation, theology, and community.
Length: 30 hours (3 years)
Location: Dallas
Requirements: M.Div. or equivalent; Significant ministerial experience.
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Doctor of Pastoral Music (D.P.M.)

Purpose: To equip experienced church musicians for leadership amid evolving practices in worship, music, and ministry.
Length: 39 hours 
Location: Dallas
Requirements: (M.S.M.), Master of Church Music (M.C.M.), M.A. in Church Music or equivalent; 5 years of full-time ministry experience after completing masters.
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