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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.

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