Faculty Conveners: Dr. Laurel Kearns and Dr. Jay McDaniel
Program Description
The Environmental Ministries and Ecological Spirituality DMIN is a three-year, 30 credit hour, multi-disciplinary, concentration in the doctoral program of Drew Theological School intended for those involved in church or interfaith ministry, camp/retreat programs, outdoor/ecological ministries, and ecological and economic sustainability dialogue and action. Open to interfaith and ministerial leaders from any denomination or faith tradition who have an interest in the area.
- The program is team-taught and requires preparatory reading, travel-study, a practical project and doctoral thesis.
- The courses will be held as intensive classes at Drew and at other sites.
2007-2010 Course of Study
Fall Term 2007
October 8-12, 2007
GRC 901 The Ethics of Sustainability (3) (Michael Humphreys)
Jan Term 2008
January 7-11, 2008
GRC 912 Spiritual Foundations for Sustainability and Ecological Initiatives (3) (Jay McDaniel)
January 13-18, 2008
GRC 921 The Theology and Ecology of Common Ground (3) (Laurel Kearns and Catherine Keller)
Spring Term 2008
GRC 980 Methods for Ministry: Analyzing Contexts of Ministry and Introduction to Action Research (3) (Carl Savage)
Prepares students for the Professional Project and Thesis. Introduces research tools and methodologies appropriate for DMIN projects in area of concentration. Assists students in developing initial Topic Outline for Professional Project. [two 3-day sessions in Madison]
Summer Term 2008
Choose a General Elective from courses offered during the Drew Summer Term. [Camp/Cert students may substitute Cert 301 Faith Formation and Christian Living for this elective.]
Project and Thesis Phase (Fall 2008-Spring 2010)
This phase of the program consists of four semesters of project development and thesis writing. Students are required to select, train and work collaboratively with a Lay Advisory Team, who takes part in designing, executing and evaluating the project.
Fall Term 2008
DMIN 990 Project Colloquium (3) (Kearns and McDaniel)
Following the completion of course work, doctoral students propose and conduct an on-site project specific to the theme of this track, to be supervised by a faculty advisor. The colloquium process involves designing and executing a professional project and writing it up as a doctoral thesis. The process begins with two 2-day sessions whose goal is for each student to write a proposal for faculty approval. One of these sessions will take place in Arkansas on the site of the Heifer International Global Village project.
Spring Term 2009
DMIN 991 Professional Project (3) (Kearns and McDaniel)
Project implementation with one day report back session.
Fall Term 2009
DMIN 992 Project and Thesis Research and Writing (3) (Kearns and McDaniel)
Continuation of work on Project and Thesis research and writing of the thesis. Report Back sessions are scheduled leading to approval of first draft of thesis.
Spring Term 2010
DMIN 993 Project Thesis and Exit Interview (3) (Kearns and McDaniel)
Work on final draft of Project Thesis and Exit Interview. Report Back sessions are scheduled leading to approval of the Thesis. Exit Interviews are required for all students.
MAY COMMENCEMENT AND GRADUATION 2010
Tuition and Other Costs
- Currently $434 per credit hour or approximately $1,300/course
- Estimated cost for text books and tools: $750
- Intensive and Summer dormitory-style housing at reasonable rate
- Travel and meals
Who May Apply:
Interfaith, environmental, or Christian ministerial leaders who have:
- MDIV degree or its equivalent
- GPA of 3.2 or above
- Recognized ministry assignment
- Good record of vital work and academic excellence
- Good recommendations from denominational, environmental, or interfaith partners and supervisors
- 3 years ministry or related experience after first Master’s Degree in related field
Contact Information
To Apply Contact:
Kevin Miller, Director of Theological Admissions
973/408-3111 theoadm@drew.edu
or visit the Theological School Admissions website.
Application Deadline:
Apply online at http://www.drew.edu/theo/forms/degree
For additional program information:
Dr. Carl Savage, Associate Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program
(973) 408-3630 csavage@drew.edu
