Genesis University’s Doctoral Diploma programs prepares you for a lifetime of faithful gospel ministry, whether as pastor, professor, evangelist, missionary or Christian educator.
At Genesis, we are committed to preparing you to do it with both excellence and heart.
Enter at Genesis as a student. Leave as a professional.
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Admission Required Application
Genesis University is a Tuition-Free 100% online education and admits all students who desire to study in a spiritually disciplined atmosphere, and who are in agreement with Genesis’s terms and conditions, creed, and ethical standards. For admission, students are required to submit online a photocopy of a valid Transcript from previous college or university showing graduation.
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Students will:
1. Conduct comprehensive research in the light of their biblical, historical, and cultural context;
2. Prepare for practical professions appropriate for formal church ministries; and,
3. Complete practical ministry experience related to their chosen profession and ministry.

APA Style & Mechanics
Students will write the Dissertation Research study using the APA Style format. Students will be provided with the dissertation template.

Comprehensive Exam
To enroll in the Comprehensive Exam course, students must have successfully completed all required coursework and must be in good standing. Students who are unsuccessful in the comprehensive exam are allowed a second chance to pass.

Dissertation Prospectus
PHASE ONE: Submit a three page Dissertation Prospectus; which includes your dissertation topic, abstract, research background, problem statement, purpose statement; and research questions.

Dissertation Research
PHASE TWO: Conduct your research and submit your research manuscript for review after the completion of each chapter, as follows:

Chapter One: Introduction;

Chapter Two: Literature Review;
Chapter Three: Methodology;
Chapter Four: Findings; and,
Chapter Five: Discussion.

Dissertation Defense
PHASE THREE: Upon completion and approval of your Dissertation Research paper, the candidate will present a 20-30 minute PowerPoint oral final defense of the study with an emphasis on the findings and the conclusions. Evaluation of the Final Defense will include three possible results:
Pass, Provisionally approved with revisions, or Failure.

Career Support Genesis University’s church staffing connection helps connect graduates with churches and ministries who are looking to fill Christian leadership positions.

Jobs
Pastor/Chaplain/Executive Pastor
Director of Christian Education
Rescue Mission Director
School Administrator
Camp Director
Bible Professor
Bible Teacher
Church Planter
Missionary
Evangelist

LEAD 810: Christian Leadership – 3 credits
LEAD 825: Strategic Leadership – 3 credits
EXAM 859: Doctoral Final Exam – 3 credits
DTHP 780: Thesis Project Prospectus – 3 credits
DTHW 889: Thesis Project Writing – 3 credits *
DTHD 890: Thesis Project Defense – 3 credits
*DTHW 889 must be taken a minimum of four times.