Academic Programs - Dallas Theological Seminary

Course Descriptions
DM103
The Applied Research Project
The Department
D.Min. studies culminate in the completion
of an applied research project. A report
of the student’s project is submitted
as a dissertation. Note that the term
“applied research project” refers to the
entire project. The term “dissertation”
refers to the actual written document.
Students should register for DM103
(paying three hours of tuition) the first
term following the completion of 27
hours and all course requirements.
Students will have one year from then
to complete their dissertation and
graduate. 3 hours.
ELECTIVE COURSES
ID201
Bible
Computer Tools for Biblical
Exegesis
Harris
An introduction to the use of computer
tools for original language study for the
student who has no previous background
in Greek and Hebrew or who
has had language courses some years
previously. Students will learn how to
do word studies, solve interpretive
problems, and do basic exegetical work
using available electronic tools. Selected
computer software will be required as
listed in the current syllabus. Enrollment
is limited to 15 D.Min.-C.E. students
seeking M.Div. equivalency and currently
enrolled D.Min. students. 3 hours.
DM205 Selected Topics of Biblical Issues
in Today’s Ministry
The Department
A study of selected biblical issues and
their significance for ministry. This
seminar is offered based on student
interest. May be repeated once for
credit under a different topic. 3 hours.
DM210 Interpretation and
Communication of Narrative
Literature
Johnson and Warren
A study of accurate interpretation and
effective communication of this unique
form of literature. 3 hours.
DM215
New Testament Theology
in Today’s Ministry
Bock and Ralston
A study of New Testament issues
and problems selected on the basis
of student interest, with emphasis
on the relationship of those issues
and problems to ministry in various
contemporary cultures. 3 hours.
DM220 Old Testament Theology
in Today’s Ministry
Chisholm and Warren
A study of Old Testament issues and
problems selected on the basis of
student interest, with emphasis on the
relationship of those issues and problems
to ministry in various contemporary
cultures. 3 hours.
Christian Education
DM305 Selected Topics of Christian
Education Issues in Today’s
Ministry
The Department
A study of selected issues and their
significance for ministry. This seminar
is offered based on student interest.
May be repeated once for credit under
a different topic. 3 hours.
DM310
DM315
Instructional and
Learning Theories
Lawson
A survey of contemporary learning
theories, with emphasis on their
instructional implications. Students
will integrate theoretical and empirical
bases to derive implications for effective
instruction. 3 hours.
Creative Problem-solving
Lawson
A presentation of problem-solving
strategies that will enable students to
identify, analyze, and propose solutions
for their most pressing ministry problems.
Each problem and solution will
then be critiqued, with a view to providing
a more comprehensive solution.
3 hours.
DM320 Group Process in Church Ministry
Donahue
The examination and practice of group
skills necessary for promoting effective
group work in committees, ministry
teams, Bible studies, and fellowship
groups. 3 hours.
DM325
Family Life: Enrichment
and Education
Humphries
An exploration of the relationship
between enrichment of family life and
family life education programs in the
church. The seminar format provides
an opportunity to interact with leading
authorities in the field of family ministry
and to become aware of networking
possibilities with family ministers. 3 hours.
Doctor of Ministry
DOCTOR OF MINISTRY
131