TALBOT SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY
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Internship DE 884 Professional Internship (1-3) An opportunity to implement educa tional theory into practice in an applied setting. Students may emphasize educa tional leadership or teaching, or both. A detailed growth contract must be devel oped and approved by the supervising faculty member, field supervisor and stu dent, and be filed in the Ed.D. program office prior to receiving a registration signature for the coime. Evaluation of the experience will be based on a portfo lio of documents, etc., developed by the student during the internship term, as well as formative and summative written evaluations submitted by the field super visor and additional persons identified from the ministry context Aminimum of three units is required for all students. The course may be repeated for up to 6 units of credit Students preparing for college teaching may substitute 2 of the 3 required units of internship with an advanced coime on teaching. Examination DE 887 Comprehensive Examination (0) The various components of the exam are taken in the term fo ll owing the completion of all coursework, or, upon prior approval, may be taken within the final term when course work is being completed. Fee: $100. (See the Doctoral Handbook for a detailed explanation.)
DE 888 Comprehensive Examination Extension (O) If all components of DE 887 Compre hensive Exam have not been success fully complete within the semester for which a student was enrolled in DE 887, a student may petition the Ed.D. committee for an extension to permit one additional semester for complet ing the exam. If approved,student may enroll in DE 888 and will be des ignated as a part-time student for stu dent load purposes. The Comprehen sive Exam must be successfully com pleteted within this second semester, otherwise the st udent will be with drawn from the program. Fee: $300. Dissertation DE 891 Dissertation (3) Once a student begins dissertation stud ies, then subsequent registration for DE 891 is continuous and automatic until the student graduates. A student must register for at least two terms of DE 891 , and must be enrolled in DE 891 in the semester of graduation. DE 892 Continuous Enrollment (0) Continuing students who fail to enroll for classes will automaticall y be enrolled under this title. Fee: $100. DE 897 Leave ol Absence (0) For students who have been granted an official leave of absence from the Ed.D. program. Afee equivalent to one unit of tuition is normallycharged.
Program Director. Gary Mcintosh, D.Min. OBJECTIVES 'The purpose of the professional doctorate is to equip one for a high level of excellence in the practice of Ministry" (Association of Theological Schools, Standards for Accrediting). The Talbot Doctor of Ministry degree in Christian Leadership is the highest professional degree for ordained persons in the church or related ministries. It is distinct from the Ph.D. in that its primary emphasis is on the practice of ministry rather than on research and teaching. This program builds on the basic theological degree, the M.Div., or its equivalent, and provides an opportu nity for the person in ministry to strengthen abilities and correct defi ciencies. In order to accomplish these ends, the student will be expected to integrate theological education in the context of ministry by demonstrating high levels of competence. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Admission to the Doctor of Min istry program will be granted on a very selective and individual basis with the following basic requirements applying to all applications: I. An M.Div. degree or its equiva lent from an accredited seminary with a G.P.A. of3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). 2. Applicants must have a knowl edge of the original languages of scripture. This may be attested by evi dence of prior satisfactory completion of courses in the languages or through examination. 3. Aminimum of three years of full time "in ministry" experience after the student has received the M.Div. degree or its equivalent The student must be engaged in professional ministry throughout the duration of the program. 4. Completion of such diagnostic and/ or theological tests that the Grad uate Committee determines necessary. 5. Written recommendations from the following: a clergy colleague , a denominational official or other recog nized Christian leader, a lay person in the congregation, agency or board served by the applicant, a former pro fessor in the field of Christian Ministry and Leadersh ip and if married a letter of support from the applicant's spouse. 6. Apersonal statement of approx imately 10 typewritten pages (double spaced) detailing ministerial experi-
ence, strengths, weaknesses, and the candidate's personal objectives for the Doctor of Ministry program. 7. A personal interview with the D.Min. director may be required. Ful fillment of the above basic require ments does not necessarily guarantee admission into the program because individual cases and circumstances , such as available openings in the pro gram, may dictate other factors to be considered. In general, a high stan- dard of overall performance , espe- cially in practice of ministry, will be the governing criterion. Graduation Requirements A. Resident Study Six courses of study (six units each) plus a dissertation comprise the basic residency requirement. Each course will require significant prelimi nary reading in preparation and a fol low-up project at the conclusion of
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the classroom experience. B. Academic Graduation Requirements
Aminimum grade of "B-" must be maintained in each course acceptable toward completion of the program. A minimum of a "B" (3 .00) average is required for graduation. C. Time limit For Degree Complete the program in no less than three years and no more than five years. D. ADissertation Project The student will conduct research and develop a project in his major field of study. The project may focus on the writing of a book manuscript , the research of a critical issue, the develop ment of a new program or an in-0epth case study of a ministry situation. Ordi narily, the minimum length will be 100 pages and the maximum length of 250 pages. Complete information on the Dissertation Project is available from the Doctor of Ministry office. A schedule of classes is available upon request. For more information, please contact: Dr. Gary McIntosh, Director of the D.Min. Program, Tal bot School of Theology, La Mirada, CA 90639-0001. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Courses in this section are con ducted at the postgraduate level, with enrollment restricted to those who have been granted admission to the D.Min. program at Talbot
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