The Doctor of Ministry in Children and Poverty in a Globalized Economy takes as its foundation the prophetic declaration that People of God have been instructed to care for the world’s children. We are required “to do justice and to love kindness and mercy …” (Micah 6:8a). This mandate requires the church to develop and sustain ministries that serve children directly and advocate for children in society.

Carrying out this mission requires:

Assuming Responsibility for Children in Need

Advocating for the Human Rights of all Children

Education Communities

Establishing Strategies to Eradicate Poverty

Working Collaboratively with Ecumenical and Interfaith Partners

The Doctor of Ministry in Children and Poverty in a Globalized Economy also requires that we attend to the connections between interpersonal, congregational and communal, as well as local and global issues of justice and well-being for children.

Degree Program Overview

The Doctor of Ministry in Children and Poverty in a Globalized Economy rests foundationally on the exploration of the core principles of social justice but it has as its primary focus an emphasis on preparing individuals to address and work towards the eradication of poverty and its residual effects on children.

In addition to the Christian mandate to participate in acts of justice on behalf of all, particular attention will be given to specific injustices such as:

War, Disease, Politics, Food Distribution

National Debt, Legislation, Quality of Education and Health Care

Impact of Societal Issues such as Incarcerated Parents, HIV/AIDS, Homelessness and

Violence, Neglect, Abuse to which Children are Subjected

The Doctor of Ministry in Children and Poverty in a Globalized Economy will:

By integrating theory and praxis, prepare students to identify hope filled possibilities and to address the global impact of practices and policies that affect children through the development of new or revitalization of existing ministries or modes of advocacy, intervention or care for congregations, agencies, and/or communities. [March 2011]