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and if married a let ter 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 cand idate's personal objectives for the Doctor of Minisuy program. 7. A personal interview with the in dividua l cases and circumstances, such as avai lable openi ngs 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 minisuy, will be tJ1e governing criterion. Graduation Requirements A. Resident Study Seven courses of study (six uni ts each) comprise the basic residency requirement. At least four of the courses must be taken in the field of concentration. Each co ur se wi ll require signifi cant preliminary read ing in preparation and a follow-up project at the conclusion of the class room experience. B. Academic Graduation Requirements Aminimum grade of "B-" must be D.Min . director may be required. Ful fillment of the above basic require ments does not necessarily guarantee admission into the program because I T-19
DE 862 Faith Development (3) Analysis of va1ious aspects of faith devel opment. Particular investigation of the relationship of this literature to human development theoryand research. DE 863 Motivation for Learning and Christian Living (3) Astudy of motivation as it relates to class room learning as we ll as broader impli cations for Ch1istian living and growth. Contemporaiy understanding of motiva tion and related motivational theories will be examined both from social sci
Program Director: Ga,y McIntosh, D.Min. OBJECTIVES "The purpose of the professional doctorate is to equip one for a high level of excell ence in the practice of Min istry" (Association of Theological Schools, Standards for Accrediting). The Doctor of Ministry degree offered byTalbot School of Theology is the highest professional degree for ordained persons in th e church or related ministries. It is distinct from the Th.D. or Ph.D. in that its prima,y 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 opportunity for the person in minisuy to strengtl1en abilities and correct deficiencies. In order to accompl ish these ends, the stu dent 1vill be expected to integrate tl1eo logical education in the context of min isuy by demonstrating high levels of competence in one of five avai labl e fields of concenm1tion; church leader ship , marriage and fa mil y, church growth, counseling or general studies. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Admission to the Doctor of Min ist1y program wi ll be granted on a ve,y selective and individual basis with the following basic requirements applying to all applications: 1. An M.Div. degree or its equiva lent from an accredited semina,y with a grade-point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). 2. Applicants mus t have a knowl edge of the or igin al languages of scripture. This may be attested by evi dence of prior satisfacto1y completion of co urses in the languages or through examination. 3. Aminimum of tliree years of full time "in minisuy" experience after tl1e student has received the M.Div. degree or its equivalent. The student must be engaged in professional ministry tl1roughout the duration of the program. 4. Completion of such diagnostic and/ or tl1eological tests that the Grad uate Committee determines necessary. 5. Written recommendations from the following: a clergy col league, a denominational official or other rec ognized Christian leader, a lay person in tJ1e congregation, agency or board served by the applicant, a fo rmer pro fessor in the field of practical theology
DE 848 Multiple Staff Management in the Local Church (3) Issues related to the complex nature of multiple staff management in the local church. Topics include methods of su-ucturing administrative and pro gram staff, fiscal management, tech nological innovations whi ch serve as viable min istry resources, the role of the Executive Pastor, and personnel resource development Educational Process and Design DE 851 Principles of Curriculum Design (3) An advanced study of the rationale for and guiding principles of curriculum design and development. Students may direct their assignments to local church, para-church or higher Christ ian education settings. DE 852 Nonformal Education (3) A comparative study of the principles and practices of formal (schooling), informal (socialization) and nonformal education. Emphasis is given to an exploration of the appropriate appl ica tion of formal and nonfomial modes of education for leadership development and theological education for Christian
ence and theological perspectives. DE 865 Selected Topics in Human Development and Learning (1-3)
Exploration of selected issues led by resident faculty or visiting professors. Research DE 871 Statistical Methods in Educational Research (3) Astudy of the concepts and techniques involved in the analysis and interpreta tion of quantitative research data based on descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics include correlation and regres sion, tests of significance and introduc tion to analysis of variance. (Required) DE 874 Writing for Publication (3) Astudy of research and writing in the fi eld of Chri stian education with an emphasis on preparing manuscripts for publication as journal articles. DE 875 Selected Topics in Educational Research (1-3) Exploration of selected issues led by resident faculty or visiting professors. Independent Studies Up to four units of directed study opportunities may be arranged with resident faculty. DE 880 Directed Research (1-3) DE 881 Directed Readings (1-3) DE 882 Professional Internship (1-3) Dissertation DE 891 Dissertation (3) Once all course work has been com pleted, regisu-ation for DE 891 is con tin uous and automatic for degree candi dates. Astudent must enroll for a mini mum of two semesters of DE 891 and must be enro ll ed in DE 89 1 in the semester of graduation. Normally, dis sertati on students are considered fu ll time for a maximum of four semesters. DE 897 Leave of Absence (0) For students who have been granted an official leave of absence from the Ed.D. program. A fee equivalent to one unit of tuition is normally charged.
ministries stateside and overseas. DE 853 Curriculum Innovation and the Change Process (3)
An examination of the principles under- 10ng effective change strategies as these relate to the improvement of curricular elements of educational minisuy DE 854 Effective Teaching Reasearch (3) An in troduction to and examination of current research on effective teach ing as it relates to the objectives and ministry models of Ch ri stian educa tion. The emphasis wi ll be on evaluat ing, synthesizing, and applying major research findings to the unique pur poses and contexts of the Church's educational efforts, including local church and parachurch ministries , Chri stian sc hools, cross-cultural min istries, and higher education. DE 855 Selected Topics in Curriculum Theory and Teaching (1-3) Exploration of selected issues led by resident facu lty or visiting professors. DE 861 Educational Psychology in Christian Education (3) An advanced exploration oflearning the Oiies, learning styles, and student motiva tion 111th implications for the practice of teaching in local church, para-church and higher education settings.
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 Compl ete the program in no less than three years and no more than five years. 0. ADissertation Project The student wi ll conduct research and develop a project in his major field of study. The project may focus on the writi ng of a book manuscript, the research of a critical issue, the develop ment of a new program or an in-depth case study of a mini st1y situation. Ordi narily, the minimum length will be 100 pages and the maximum length of 250 pages. Complete information on the Dissertation Project is ava ilable from the Doctor of Minisuy office. A schedule of classes is avai labl e upon request. For more in formation, please contac t: Dr. Gary McIntosh , Director of the D.Min. Program, Tal bot Schoo l of Theology, La Mirada, CA 90639-0001.
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