TALBOT SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY Doctor of 6. A personal statement of approximately 10 typewritten pages (double-spaced) detailing ministerial experience, strengths, weaknesses, and the candidate's personal objectives for the Doctor of Ministry program.
MIN 804 SPIRITUAL CONFLICTS AND COUNSELING* Astudy of the conflict between the kingdom of darkness and the kingdom of light with an em phasis on the authority, power, protection as well as the vulnerability of the believer. The techniques of counseling the spiritually afflicted are also considered. MIN 807 BIBLICAL EVANGELISM IN THE lWENTIETH CENTURY* Apractical study of the historic biblical foun dations, the theology and the "how to" of local church evangelism. Focus on a spectrum of basic approaches to evangelism in order to have a balanced and comprehensive program of out reach. Special attention given to contemporary evangelistic strategies and effective principles of individual and corporate witness. MIN 808 BIBLICAL MODELS FOR MARRIAGE AND FAMILY MINISTRIES+ Models for personality, partnership, parent hood and peer relationships examined in the light of the Word of God with a view to improving skills in individual , marriage and family counseling. Emphasis will be placed on the case study ap proach to learning. Problem situations in the lives of people will be presented in class and processed through discussion, diagnosis and in the light of the Scriptures. MIN 809 THEOLOGY OF THE CHURCH* An examination of the fundamental doctrines concerning the church including its nature, orga nizational structure, ministry, ordinances, pur pose and place in God's design. Discussion of the significance derived from each of these areas for the practical life of the church, with special focus on current theological issues involved. Emphasis on the meaning of these doctrines for the practi cal life of the church. MIN 810 CONTEMPORARY BIBLICAL PREACHING* Examination of contemporary preaching. At tention given to a variety of preaching forms, such as evangelistic, expository, life-situation, socio prophetic, biographical, dialogue, as well as radio and television techniques. Class members involved in both analysis and actual preaching. MIN 811 INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS IN THE CHURCH* + Abiblical and practical examination of what believers ought to do with and for each other in the local church. Special attention given to: ways of facilitating fellowship , the place of confronta tion, the handling of criticism, reactions to change, the potential of small groups, the admin istering of discipline, the meaning of love, the nature of forgiveness and the importance of unity. Keybiblical words and concepts studied and prac tical implications developed for the program of the local church. Discussion of relationships among the staff, boards, committees and the con gregation at large. MIN 813 WORSHIP* Attention given to two areas: 1) a survey of biblical materials on the nature and importance of worship for the people of God; and 2) a survey of contemporary literature on worship in the church. Afoundation provided for the develop ment of a biblical theology/philosophy for wo r ship in today's churches and for fundamental discussion of the practical aspects of both plan ning and executing meaningful services of wor ship.
Ministry Program
7. Apersonal interview with the Graduate Com mittee may be required. Fulfillment of the above basic requirements does not necessarily guarantee admission into the program be cause individual cases and circumstances, such as available openings in the program, maydictate other factors to be considered. In general , a high standard of overall perfor mance, especially in practice of ministry, will be the governing criterion. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS A. Resident Study: Six courses of study (six units each) comprise the basic residency require ment. At least four of the courses must be taken in the field of concentration. Each course will re quire significant preliminary reading in prepara tion and a follow-up project at the conclusion of the classroom experience. D.Min. course descrip tions are listed belo1v. A minimum grade of "B- " must be maintained in each course ac ceptable toward completion of the program. A minimum of a "B" average is required for gradu ation. B. ADissertation Project: The student will con duct research and develop a project in his major field of study. The project mayfocus on the writing of a book manuscript, the research of a critical issue , the development of a new program or an in depth case study of a ministry situation. Ordinari ly, the minimum length will be 100 pages and the maximum length of 150 pages. Complete infor mation on the Dissertation Project is available from the Doctor of Ministry office. Aschedule of classes is available upon request. For more information, please contact: Dr. Gary McIntosh , Director of the D.Min. Program, Talbot School of Theology, La Mirada, California 90639 DOCTOR OF MINISTRY COURSES: COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Courses in this section are conducted at the postgraduate level , with enrollment restricted to those who have been granted admission to the D.Min. program at Talbot. MIN 801 PASTOR'S SYMPOSIUM* An in-depth study of the varied tasks of the contemporary pastor, with particular consider ation of his roles as expositor, discipler, evangelist, counselor and leader of worship. Pastors who have distinguished themselves as thoughtful practi tioners of the art serve as resource leaders. MIN 803 PRE-MARITAL AND MARITAL COUNSELING + Acourse designed to equip the pastor in the principles of pre-marital counseling. Emphasis given to the practical aspects of structuring and conducting a complete pre-marital preparation program within the local church. Specific tech niques for marital counseling to be presented, discussed and demonstrated throughout the dura tion of this course. Prerequisite: training in the use of the Taylor-Johnson Temperament Analysis. (Concurrent with this course, training in the use of the Taylor-Johnson Temperament Analysis is offered at additional charge.)
Program Director: Gary McIntosh, D.Min.
The D.Min. degree offered by Talbot School of Theology is the highest profession al degree for ordained persons in the church or related ministries. It is distinct from the Th.D. or Ph.D. in that its primary emphasis is on the practice of ministry rather than on research and teaching. PURPOSE "The purpose of the professional doctor ate is to equip one for a high level of excel lence in the practice of ministry" (Associ ation of Theological Schools, Standards for Accrediting). This program builds on the basic theological degree, the M.Div. , or its equivalent, and provides an opportunity for the person in ministry to strengthen abilities and correct deficiencies. In order to accom plish these ends, the student will be expected to integrate theological education in the context of ministry by demonstrating high levels of competence in one of two available fields of concentration; church leadership or marriage and family ministries. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Admission to the Doctor of Ministry program will be granted on a very selective and individual basis with the following basic requirements apply ing to all applications: 1. An M.Div. degree or its equivalent from an accredited seminary with a grade-point aver age of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) . 2. Applicants must have a knowledge of the original languages of Scripture. This may be attested by evidence of prior satisfactory com pletion of courses in the languages or through examination. 3. Proficiency in at least one ministerial skill as verified by professional ministerial experi ence. Aminimum of two years of full-time "in ministry" experience after the student has received the M.Div. degree or its equivalent is needed to demonstrate this proficiency. The student must be engaged in professional min istry throughout the duration of the program. 4. Completion of such diagnostic and/or the ological tests that the Graduate Committee determines necessary. 5. Written recommendations from the following: a clergy colleague, a denominational official or other recognized Christian leader, a lay person in the congregation, agency or board served by the applicant, a former professor in the field of practical theology and if married a letter of support from the applicant's spouse.
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