Catalogue 2008 Book - Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Catalogue 2008 Book - Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Catalogue 2008 Book - Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
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�DMIN COURSE OF STUDY OVERVIEW�<br />
DOCTOR OF MINISTRY DEGREE PROGRAM<br />
PHASES COURSE TITLES / PROJECTS DURATION<br />
PHASE I January: Residence Term June: Residence Term<br />
+ 2 Core Courses*<br />
(12 credits each)<br />
+ 2-week residency<br />
in <strong>Austin</strong> for<br />
each course<br />
Core Course A:<br />
The Bible and The<br />
Practice of Ministry<br />
OR<br />
Core Course B:<br />
<strong>Theological</strong> Reflection<br />
and the<br />
Practice of Ministry<br />
Each core course requires<br />
a substantive essay<br />
ADVANCEMENT TO CANDIDACY<br />
PHASE II THE DOCTORAL SEMINAR<br />
+ 2-week residency<br />
in <strong>Austin</strong><br />
(12 credits)<br />
91<br />
Core Course (A or B)<br />
(Same as January)<br />
PHASE III AREA OF CONCENTRATION<br />
(Courses may be taken in January or June)<br />
+ 3 courses in the Proclamation Christian Evangelism Specialized<br />
candidate's area and Worship Nurture & Mission Emphases in<br />
of concentration<br />
in a Ministry<br />
(12 credits each)<br />
+ 2-week residency<br />
Multicultural<br />
Context<br />
in <strong>Austin</strong> for In-Ministry In-Ministry In-Ministry In-Ministry<br />
each course Projects Projects Projects Projects<br />
APPROVAL OF DOCTORAL PROJECT PROPOSAL (by the end of Phase III)<br />
PHASE IV THE DOCTORAL PROJECT<br />
+ Final project<br />
(12 credits)<br />
1 to 2 years<br />
for Phase I<br />
(6 months<br />
to 1 year<br />
per course)<br />
1 Term<br />
1 1/2 to 3<br />
years for<br />
Phase III<br />
(6 months<br />
to 1 year<br />
per course)<br />
In-Ministy Research 1 to 1 1/2<br />
years for<br />
Phase IV<br />
* Students matriculate in January or June and may begin with either Core Course.