DM-915 Theology of Spiritual Life
Explores the historical development, the biblical teachings, and contemporary practice of spiritual Life. Attention will be given to spiritual disciplines such as walking in the spirit, confession, prayer, fasting, and Scripture meditation, with a view toward the development of the student’s own spiritual life and ability to help others grow spiritually. Includes a brief look at the Roman Catholic style as well as the more recent Protestant style. It will investigate both style and substance and evaluate it against evangelical theology.

DM-916 Pastoral Ministry Model from the Book of Hebrews
This course will include both exegetical exposition and theological reflection to arrive at a ministry paradigm to meet the demands of the pastor and the needs of God’s people. The book of Hebrews will provide the baseline for an exploration into a modern pastoral model for ministry. Special attention will be given to the hermeneutical issue regarding the use of the Old Testament in the New Testament and the theology from the Old Testament and how it is implied and applied through the New Testament.

DM-918 Conflict Management
Offers the “manager of conflict” biblical wisdom for the intervention and prevention of many causes and forms of conflict in order to lead people and churches into harmony, fruit bearing, truth telling, and grace-driven relationships. You will learn the various sources, levels, and causes of conflict along with the cycle of conflict, early warning signs, and principles for stopping, defusing, and reducing the conflict in and around you. Conflict management strategies will be systematically explained, illustrated, and applied in the context of 21st-century ministry to enhance the integrity, discernment, wisdom, and leadership of today’s conflict manager.

DM-920 Increasing Relevancy in Your Preaching
Increases a speaker’s ability to develop messages that are true to the biblical text, clear and well-organized, interesting, and relevant to the listener’s needs. Attention will be given to relevancy and clarity. Students will learn how to determine the specific applications of a biblical passage and how to help listeners follow the unfolding of the message. Though students will not preach in class, these practical skills will be developed through instruction, examples, group interaction and personal use.

DM-925 Exegetical Review: Sharpening Your Exegetical Skills for Expositional Excellence
This course is at the same time a refresher and a revitalizer of learned but neglected skills, an updating of exegetically-oriented disciplines, and an initial introduction into key exegetical processes, all focused on the critical task of proclaiming God’s Word in a post-modern culture.

DM-935 Christian Apologetics in a Non-Christian World
Christianity is increasingly being challenged and countered by new religions and cults, but most insidiously by the secularization of our culture. In this doctoral seminar we examine the culture of the world, exposit the word of God and seek to form a strategy for engagement. This course includes both the theory of apologetical systems and specific issues that can only be addressed through proper apologetic strategy.

DM-938 Counseling Dysfunctional Families
This course examines dysfunctional families (e.g., alcoholic, battering, incestuous), with a focus on the issues facing those who grew up in them. It also provides basic counseling strategies and practical tools to help these “survivors” overcome their painful pasts.

DM 991 Ministry Project 1

The Ministry Project phase of the DMin program begins when coursework is completed. It is designed to synthesize ministry knowledge in a doctoral level practical ministry project.

DM 992 Ministry Project 2