Talbot School of Theology
Admission Requirements Students applying for the D.Min. degree must have completed the M.Div. degree or its educational equivalent with at least a 3.0 GPA from an accredited school, followed by at least three years of ministry experience, and be currently involved in a ministry. Applicants are encouraged to apply for admission as early as possible. Admission of Non-Native English-Speaking Students It is essential that non-native English speaking students be able to understand directions and lectures in English and be able to express their thoughts clearly in spoken and written English. The D.Min. department will determine English proficiency on a case by case basis, but will consistently look for at least one of the following criteria to be met: 1. A TOEFL score of at least 600 PBT, 250 CBT or 100 IBT. 2. An appropriate master’s degree, from an accredited school, in an English-speaking program, with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. The D.Min. program reserves the right to accept a student on a probationary basis if English language proficiency is in doubt—this is so, even if the applicant can demonstrate adequate satisfaction of either criteria mentioned above. Graduation Requirements 1. Complete the six courses and three post-residency projects required for their chosen specialization. 2. Achieve a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. 3. Submit an acceptable doctoral project within six calendar years of their first residency. 4. Adhere to the academic standards of Talbot School of Theology. 5. Meet with department advisor and contact a Graduate Graduation Counselor in the Office of the Registrar one year prior to graduation to declare intent to graduate. (See Graduate Graduation Check description in Admission, Enrollment and Graduation Requirements section). Degree Specialty Tracks Specialty tracks for the Doctor of Ministry Degree include: • Advancing the Church
TTMN 812 The Cultural Sensitivity of the Church TTMN 813 Healing the Wounded Leader TTMN 814 Healing the Wounded Congregation Asian-American Ministry Specialty Track TTMN 800 Christ, Culture, and the Church I
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TTMN 804 The Personal Life
of the Asian-American Leader
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TTMN 805 Christ, Culture, and the Church II TTMN 806 The Challenges of Asian-American Leadership
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TTMN 807 Lessons on Longevity
for the Asian-American Leader
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TTMN 808 The Asian-American Mentor
Discipleship for the 21st Century Specialty Track TTMN 821 The Biblical Context of Discipleship and the Person I TTMN 822 The Biblical Context of Discipleship and the Person II TTMN 823 Discipleship as the Ministry of the Church I TTMN 824 Discipleship as the Ministry of the Church II TTMN 825 Discipleship and Community Relationships I TTMN 826 Discipleship and Community Relationships II Effective Congregational Care Specialty Track TTMN 833 Developing Life Groups and Transforming Communities TTMN 834 Counseling Individuals, Couples and Families TTMN 835 Developing Redemptive Family Ministries I TTMN 836 Developing Redemptive Family Ministries II TTMN 837 Ministering to People in Addictive Bondage TTMN 838 Ministering to People in the Wake of Crisis, Loss and Trauma Engaging Mind and Culture Specialty Track TTMN 839 Understanding Worldviews and Culture I TTMN 840 Understanding Worldviews and Culture II TTMN 841 Engaging Worldviews and Culture I TTMN 842 Engaging Worldviews and Culture II TTMN 843 Reclaiming Worldviews and Culture I TTMN 844 Reclaiming Worldviews and Culture II Executive Pastor Leadership Specialty Track TTMN 827 Foundations of Executive Management TTMN 828 Personal Strengths Assessment TTMN 829 Finances, Facilities and Fundraising
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• Executive Pastor Leadership • Growing and Multiplying Churches in North America • Ministry Skills • Multiethnic Church Ministry • Preaching the Literary Forms of the Bible
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• Asian-American Ministry • Discipleship for the 21st Century • Effective Congregational Care • Engaging Mind and Culture
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Curriculum (39 Credits) Core Requirements (3 Credits) TTMN 801 Year One Post-Residency Project TTMN 802 Year Two Post-Residency Project TTMN 803 Year Three Post-Residency Project TTMN 892 Doctoral Project Proposal Submission
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TTMN 880–885 Doctoral Project
Credit(s): 0. Registration for TTMN 882–TTMN 885 are not necessary if the student submits the doctoral project at the end of year four. International students must complete the doctoral project by the end of the fourth year. If the doctoral project is not yet completed, the student will need to contact the Doctor of Ministry office to see whether the remaining coursework may be completed outside of the country.
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TTMN 830 Legal and Ethical Issues in Executive Management
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TTMN 831 Personnel Development and Human Resource Management
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Concentrations (36 Credits) Advancing the Church Specialty Track TTMN 809 Understanding Leadership TTMN 810 Speaking as a Leader TTMN 811 The Nature of the Church
TTMN 832 The XP Tool Box
Growing and Multiplying Churches in North America Specialty Track TTMN 845 Foundations of Biblical Church Growth and Multiplication
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