Doctor of Ministry

Required Courses

DM 801 Theology of Ministry (3) - Seamands

This course considers the biblical basis for a special-called ministry within the larger context of the ministry of all Christians and the nature and mission of the church. Reflection continues on scriptural insights which may inform such specific functions of ministry as preaching, worship leading, counseling and administration. This course is intended to assist participants in formulating and clarifying a distinctly theological basis for their vocation.

DM 802 Biblical Interpretation for Life and Ministry (3) - Dongell, Thompson

This course seeks to upgrade the student's use of Scripture in personal spiritual formation, in their D.Min. Project/dissertation and in ministry by focused attention to several critical tasks involved in biblical interpretation. The course will emphasize inductive interpretation of Scripture in its several contexts. In light of the church's experience at interpreting the text, and benefiting from advances in critical study of Scripture, students will increase their interpretive skills by doing interpretive work on passages important to their ministry and/or project/dissertation.

DM 803 Project/Dissertation Research (3) - Andrews

A course designed to give a knowledge of a library research methodology in preparation for writing a project/dissertation. Instruction will focus on writing the proposal which includes a statement of the problem, the review of related literature, the theoretical framework, an extensive outline and a justification for the study. The course requirements assume that there will be active interaction with the student's mentor in developing the proposal. Credit only.

DM 804 Dissertation Credit (3)

Candidates for the Doctor of Ministry degree receive credit for writing the dissertation. Participants must register for DM 804 following the approval of their dissertation proposal. Credit only.

DM 800 Active Status Registration (0)

The annual fee of $500 maintains D.Min. students in "active standing" status in the program. This fee can be applied to any other academic charges incurred during the following 12 months. Students will automatically be registered July 1 each year and their accounts charged. Failure to pay the fee or register for a D.Min. course by September 1 will result in being withdrawn from the program. If inactive for over a year, the student must apply for re-admission.