Academic Programs - Dallas Theological Seminary

Course Descriptions
Doctor of Ministry
DM735
The Role of Prayer in Ministry
Constable
A study of the biblical teaching on prayer,
its practice throughout church history,
and its place in the ministry. 3 hours.
DM740 Trends in Contemporary
Theological Movements
Pyne
A study of the historical and theological
development of current trends in theology.
Topics will vary according to student
interest. 3 hours.
Women in Ministry
The Women in Ministry concentration in
the Christian Education track will offer
advanced training in the practice of biblically
and theologically oriented ministry
for women. It is designed to support and
promote the complementary roles of men
and women in ministry.
Following a cohort structure, students will
go through a designated part of the program
together, enjoying a community experience
with fellow learners and mentor scholars.
Over a three-year period they move through
the cohort courses specific to their track,
forming networking relationships and
sharpening their skills together. In addition,
they take elective hours outside the cohort.
This uniquely designed program combines
the benefit of the cohort relational experience
and the flexibility to study with a
variety of Dallas Seminary’s faculty.
The Women in Ministry concentration
requires 27 semester hours of course work
plus a 3-hour applied research project related
to the student’s ministry.
DM805 Women in Christian Leadership
The Department
An analysis of Christian leadership, the
unique characteristics of women as
leaders, the significant contribution of
women in the Bible, and effective ways
for women to enhance and strengthen
Christian ministry through effective
team-building. 3 hours.
DM810 The Role of Women Related
to Biblical, Historical, and
Futuristic Issues
The Department
An exploration of biblical texts on the
role of women in ministry, community,
and the home; an examination of future
trends; and the related impact of sound
hermeneutics, culture, and history.
3 hours.
DM815
Understanding Women
in Contemporary Cultures
The Department
A study of selected cultural issues that
affect women’s spiritual lives today, including
alternative spiritualites, feminisms,
gender-based epistemologies, and
demographics and lifestyles of contemporary
women. 3 hours.
DM820 Ministry Models
in Multiple Contexts
The Department
A seminar to expose women to distinctive
prototypes of ministry models,
equipping them to evaluate and apply
what they learn to their own ministry
contexts for the purpose of building
dynamic transformational ministries.
3 hours.
DM825
Directed Study
Caring for Women in Pain
The Department
An exploration of the unique characteristics
and needs of women in pain and a
discussion of ways to guide and mentor
women back to spiritual health through
effective caregiving skills and ministries.
3 hours.
DM901 Independent Study
The Department
Independent research on some aspect
of ministry studies. Normally the
independent study is associated with
the student’s research project, though
it may be related to other interests.
Students may take up to two independent
studies as part of their program.
3 hours.
DM905 Special Topics
The Department
This course is designed for students
who choose to participate in special
conferences, training, or programs that
are more formal in nature and require
student participation other than a
standard independent study. Approved
special topics will provide expertise or
training not specifically covered in the
Seminary curriculum. Credit is allowed
proportionate to the required amount
of work but is not to exceed four semester
hours on any one topic. Enrollment
requires consent of the department.
1–4 hours.
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