D/P Seminar

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The Dissertation/Project is the "signature assignment" in one's Doctor of Ministry studies-the capstone requirement for one's Advanced Pastoral Studies coursework and practice of ministry-oriented research. This seminar is designed to help students understand, prepare for, and complete that requirement by beginning with careful conception and development of Dissertation/Project proposals which are attentive to the Learning Objectives for the D.Min. program: reflect upon the issues in society, mission and ministry today through independent and critical reflection, theological analysis, and social analysis; build relationships of collaboration among peers in ministry characterized by openness, cooperation, and cultural competence; and use interdisciplinary and research skills to develop innovative approaches to ministry as reflected in application of interdisciplinary thinking to project development and implementation.