Academic Partners

Since the very beginning of the D6 Conference, various higher education institutions recognized our audience as today’s thought and ministry leaders. Many of the main stage and breakout speakers come from these seminaries, universities, and colleges and what’s even more valuable is how they are producing the highest quality age-specific ministry leaders for children, student, college, family, and lead pastor. Our academic partners not only exhibit at D6 but they offer certificate and course credit hours in family ministry and discipleship. Imagine getting credit for a conference you already love attending. Afterward, you can apply the credit toward a degree you have been considering. Take a look at our academic partners—support them because their graduates are today’s sought after ministry leaders.

Certificate Programs

Bethel Seminary

Do you want to dig deeper into family ministry with other ministry leaders from across the country and earn seminary credit while doing so? Bethel Seminary is partnering with D6 to offer a Certificate in Family Ministry linking eight months of online learning with the D6 Pre-Conference and all Breakouts. Experience learning led by seasoned Bethel Seminary Faculty, read and discuss key books in family ministry, and develop family ministry projects tailored for your setting. This Certificate stands on its own merit plus offers the added value of seminary course credit should you choose to enroll at Bethel Seminary. Please contact Dr. Deb Moncauskas directly if you are interested!

Contact:
Dr. Deb Moncauskas
debra-moncauskas@bethel.edu
(619) 417-6904

Credit Hours

Biola University

Biola’s Bible, Theology, and Ministry major will help you develop your skills as a ministry leader and thoughtful interpreter of the Word of God, preparing you for a lifetime of ministry. Along the way, you’ll gain biblical wisdom and practical insights to help you disciple the specific groups to which you’ve been called — whether children, youth, adults, families or others. Throughout the Christian ministries program, your coursework will focus on leadership and teaching, administration and counseling, evangelism and discipleship with specific application to ministry. For more information, please visit this link.

Contact:
Dave Keehn
david.s.keehn@biola.edu
(562) 903-4819

Dallas Baptist University

The Graduate School of Ministry at Dallas Baptist University provides training for individuals who sense God’s call to ministry. Our degree programs are designed to prepare students to impact culture through practical ministry in the church, community, and world.

Contact:
Dr. Shelly Melia
Shelly@dbu.edu
(214) 333-5943

Randall University

The Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry combines general education, biblical and practical theology, philosophical studies, and experiential learning in order to prepare the student for opportunities in various Christian Ministry fields. Alongside the core requirements, students are free to choose from a variety of ministry specializations directed toward their calling or interest. The Youth and Family Ministry specialization exists for the purpose of providing general, theological, and ministry education for Christians preparing for various types of youth and family ministry

Contact:
The Office of Recruitment
(405) 912-9011
recruitment@ru.edu

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

The Doctor of Education program at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (SEBTS) is an excellent choice for those interested in deepening their understanding of teaching, curriculum development, educational leadership, and Christian counseling. In addition to the general program, doctoral students may also choose a concentration in Christian Counseling or Discipleship and Mentoring. The course of study throughout the program provides students with skills in instructional techniques, research methods, and critical thinking. Many of our graduates go on to lead ministry or university programs, and are able to contribute to institutional planning and curriculum design.

Contact:
Administrative Assistant
edd@sebts.edu
(919) 761-2490

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Boyce College

After attending the D6 Conference, engage in readings, write a paper, and receive three hours of credit for the course 45800 Discipling Children at Southern Seminary. This credit will be transferable to many institutions of higher education. To participate in this independent study course, email Timothy Paul Jones (tjones@sbts.edu). If you are not currently a student, please apply here.

Contact:
Timothy Paul Jones
Admissions@SBTS.edu
(502) 897-4200

Wesley Seminary

Wesley Seminary offers the following graduate degree options: Master of Arts in Ministry, Master of Theological Studies, Master of Divinity, Graduate Certificate in Christian Ministry Formation, as well as a Doctor of Ministry program. Both our MA and MDiv degrees offer the option to specialize in one particular realm, including one of our most popular: Children, Youth, and Family. Our programs are designed with working adults in mind, and add a practical component to challenge and hone your ministry skills. Our faculty includes professors with real ministry experience—who care about your success, development in ministry, and spiritual care. Wesley also requires concurrent spiritual formation courses which help you to focus on your own soul care and development while here, which we pray encourage your spiritual growth and transformation. Interested?

Contact:
877-673-0009