Each candidate in the program is selected on the basis of an affinity of research interests shared by the candidate and a faculty member. It is expected that the D.Min. final project will reflect these research interests, and their impact on ministerial leadership. On the basis of this essay and full qualification for the program, the accepted applicant will be matched with an academic mentor. The program may be taken on a part-time basis with course work stretched over two or three years, provided the beginning and ending courses are taken in proper sequence. An introductory seminar limited to D.Min.
Attention is given to resources and methodology.
A 2-hour Workshop on Academic Writing is given immediately following the course for the purpose of orienting students to doctoral research. Peer Group Meetings. These are monthly lunch meetins with classmates, Claremont D.Min. Peer Group Meetings continue on a monthly basis. Candidates will work with their mentors on outlining an approproate D.Min. project, and preparing a one-page summary.