Video: DMin, EdD or PhD - what’s the difference?
Church consultant Bob Whitesel is often asked about the difference between doctoral degrees. Holding two himself, he shares the difference and the types of professions best served by each.
For more than 30 years, Dr. Bob Whitesel's mission has been to help church leaders reach their full missional potential. He has coached hundreds of church boards and pastors toward greater health and growth, often working at the denominational and adjudicatory levels. His educational background includes two doctorates from Fuller Theological Seminary, as well as many years of teaching seminary students and training other consultants. He has spoken at numerous conferences and regularly posts articles at www.Leadership.church and BiblicalLeadership.com. An author of 14 books, Bob's most recent titles include Growing the Post-pandemic Church: A Leadership.church Guide (2020), Enthusiast!: Finding a Faith That Fills (Wesleyan Publishing House, 2018), and re:MIX: Transitioning Your Church to Living Color (co-authored with Mark DeYmaz, Abingdon Press, 2016).
Bob Whitesel (D.Min., Ph.D.) is a foresight coach, professor, and award-winning author of 14 books. For over 30 years, he has guided leaders and churches to pivot and engage what’s next. He holds two earned doctorates from Fuller Theological Seminary and teaches on leadership foresight, church health, and organizational change. His website is www.ChurchForesight.com. Learn More » |
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