Doctor of Ministry Program

DOC 900: Doctoral Dissertation (10 Credits)

Required Instructions

This paper should be between 100-150 pages in length and must include a bibliography with at least 10 references. A dissertation should introduce the theme and then in detail research the theme and provide in lay language the exposition or details of the theme. Footnotes and research notes should be noted numerically after each quote with the source listed at the end of the paper. The following is a great resource for dissertations:A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, Seventh Edition: Chicago Style for Students and Researchers (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing) by Kate L. Turabian, Wayne C. Booth, Gregory G. Colomb and Joseph M. Williams (Apr 15, 2007). The thesis may only be submitted after all coursework has received passing grades. Contact your advisor before beginning.

THS 800: Pastoral Theology I (3 Credits)

The Man of God: His Calling and Godly Life: Volume 1 of Pastoral Theology by Albert N Martin

THS 801: Pastoral Theology II (3 Credits)

Pastoral Theology Volume 2 by Albert N. Martin

THS 802: Pastoral Theology III (3 Credits)

Pastoral Theology Volume 3 by Albert N. Martin

THS 804: Theology for Ministry (3 Credits)

Theology for Ministry: How Doctrine Affects Pastoral Life and Practice by Chad Van Dixhoorn

PMS 800: The Godly Man V (3 Credits)

Disciplines of a Godly Man (Updated Edition) by R. Kent Hughes

PMS 805: Christian Leaders (3 Credits)

Workers for Your Joy: The Call of Christ on Christian Leaders by David Mathis

PMS 811: The Christian Pastor (3 Credits)

The Christian Pastor's Manual: A Selection of Tracts on the Duties, Difficulties, and Encouragements of the Christian Ministry by John Brown of Edinburgh

PMS 808: Wisdom In Leadership (3 Credits)

Wisdom In Leadership by Craig Hamilton

PMS 820: Preaching in an Age of Skepticism (3 Credits)

Preaching: Communicating Faith in an Age of Skepticism by Timothy Keller

MIS 800: The Mission of the Church (3 Credits)

The Primary Mission of the Church: Engaging or Transforming the World? (Reformed Exegetical Doctrinal Studies series) by Bryan D. Estelle