Integration classes are 4 credit-hour classes taught each summer. In this interdisciplinary context, students are challenged and encouraged to become familiar with some of the latest literature from the two disciplines, to develop an integrating perspective on using the two disciplines, and to integrate this work with their practice of ministry. Each course meets for two four-day blocks, separated by about two months. During each of the two blocks, there are 24 hours of classes and 4 hours of peer group. The Project Phase The D.Min.
Project is intended to engage the student in the task of practical theology.
In it, the student must reflect theologically about the praxis of ministry. The Project Seminar is normally taken during the first summer of Integration work. The Project Proposal and the Project Courses are normally taken in the third year of work.