The dissertation defense is the student’s formal oral examination of a doctoral dissertation. The student will present their research findings and answer questions from a committee established by the student’s advisor or the Academic [...]

This course is the second in a two-part sequence designed to support Doctor of Ministry students as they complete their dissertation or dissertation project. Building on the research and writing completed in Doctoral Research [...]

This course is the first in a two-part sequence designed to support Doctor of Ministry students as they conduct research and begin writing their dissertation or dissertation project. Building on their approved dissertation proposal, [...]

This course is an advanced study of the methods and techniques of biblical research and writing in preparation for the completion of a doctoral dissertation or project report. Focus is give to methodologies of [...]

Advanced Team Dynamics in Ministry Setting is a graduate-level course that examines the complex and dynamic nature of teams in ministry content. In the spectrum of the local church, there are a great many [...]

This course exposes students to important shifts and trends in contemporary Christian thought and provides an enriching context for discussion and theological reflection. The central theme of the course is doing theology contextually. We [...]

Some doctrine, though very little, can be gleaned through natural revelation. Nearly all of what we know about God and His truth comes from His revelation through Scripture. This course examines the knowledge of [...]

This course is an advanced study of the principles and methods of biblical interpretation. Students will explore the history of interpretation, the nature of language, the role of context, and the various interpretive approaches [...]

This advanced course in New Testament theology is designed for students who have an existing and working understanding of New Testament content and its historical context. The course will delve deeper into the theological [...]

This course will review the major benchmarks in Christian theology and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of differing theologians and Christian traditions. (Four credit hours)