The course is taken as an independent study. The aim of this course is to analyze the social and cultural contexts of the contemporary church with particular attention to the congregation. An inquiry which enables participants to examine and evaluate their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors as persons and professional ministers. A course to assist doctoral students in the development of a theology of church and ministry that is informed by the traditions in which they stand, faithful to their own self-understandings, and relevant to the contexts in which they serve as ministers. This course focuses on the development of the project proposal and is the context in which application for candidacy in the D.Min.
Program is made to the faculty.
While it is primarily an independent study, the course includes collaboration with the congregation or church agency served by the student and occasional seminars with other enrolled students. DMIN 848 D.Min. Project A project in Christian ministry consisting of a thorough design which includes a critical and integrated theory of ministry, a well-defined area of concern in ministry, an appropriate research model, and evaluative procedures. It is reported in a comprehensive final paper. Arranged through the Director of Doctoral Studies.