Is a Drew University DMIN in your future?
North Carolina Regional Group
Drew's Regional DMIN in Congregational Growth and Development The group will focus on a biblically-based and theologically-informed approach to ministry and congregational development with integrity. This Doctor of Ministry concentration is carefully designed to assist pastors in assessing their context of ministry and employing new insights for growth and development in their settings. Students will engage in a new narrative approach to research in ministry, gain skills in using a systems approach to leadership, and enjoy new insights for conducting ministry in the 21st century.First Year Core Courses
Church Growth shaped by Community Outreach & Mission (Fall 2009) Dr. Kevin Miller Preaching in the Postmodern Age (Jan 2010) Dr. Serenus Churn "Of the People, By the People, For the People”: Practical theology in Context. (Spring 2010) Dr. William Elkins
Summer Electives - Select two from several course options and the methods course Courses are structured in various formats, including:- 1-week intensive (JanTerm 2010)
- Two 3-day intensives (Fall and Spring Terms)
- Three-week residential SummerTerm (July 2010)
- Two Years of Project/Thesis work
Host Faculty Leader: Dr. Serenus Churn Dates And Times
Fall 2009 |
Two 3-day sessions: Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, NC
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Jan 2010 | One Week Intensive: Jan. 2010: Mt. Zion Baptist Church |
Spring 2010 | Two 3-day sessions: Mt. Zion Baptist Church |
Summer 2010 | 3-week intensive: July 2010 on Drew Campus |
General Requirements:
The DMIN degree at Drew is open to ministerial leaders who have
- M.Div. from ATS accredited institution (equivalent graduate theological education will be considered)
- Three years or more of practice of ministry after one's first theological degree
- Recognized ministry assignment at time of admission
- Strong record of effective leadership in the practice of ministry
- Evidence of academic ability (a 3.2 GPA)
- Capacity for critical theological reflection and writing
- TOEFL scores of 570 (computer-based 230) must be submitted by those for whom English is not their first language
Degree Completion
Successful candidates will have completed 30 credit hours including:
- 3 core course, 2 electives, and Methods for Ministry
- Design, implementation, evaluation and description of professional project
- Approval and defense of doctoral thesis based on project
Tuition and other costs
- $434 per credit hour
- Estimated cost for text books and tools: $500
- Intensive and Summer dormitory-style housing at reasonable rate
- Travel and meals
To Apply
Contact:
Dr. Kevin Miller, Director of Theological Admissions
973/408-3111 theoadm@drew.edu
or visit http://www.drew.edu/theo/admissions.aspx Application Deadline: July 1, 2009 Apply online http://www.drew.edu/theo/forms/degree/index.php For additional program information: Dr. Carl Savage, Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program
973-408-3630 dmin@drew.edu
