ThM Emphases by Hours Overview (2019/2020)

x ThM students should plan to select their emphasis between 40-60 hours. (See, 2019/2020 catalog for more info) x Students submit the ThM Emphasis Request form in order to formalize their emphasis. x An emphasis will determine (1) how many electives are required in a certain area (2) what type of internship is

required and (3) what type of artifact will be required at the end of the ThM. x Questions to ask when considering an emphasis:

o What gifts and abilities has the Lord given you? o What do you enjoy studying? o Where do you sense the Lord leading in future ministry? o What skills would you like to develop? o What areas of knowledge would you like/need to expand? o Are you planning to pursue doctoral studies? If so, in what discipline?

x As you answer these questions with your advisor, faculty members, peers, spouse, friends, etc. and you identify potential courses to take with your electives, these might be located within an existing emphasis.

x We would encourage you to contact your Academic Advisor or the faculty advisor listed below about how that emphasis might best equip you to glorify God and build up the body of Christ worldwide now and in the future.

Emphasis Title (Department)

Emphasis Hours

Required M & C Hours*

Open Elective Hours Remaining

Faculty Advisor

Academic Ministry (EML) 12 9 12 Dr. Sedwick Apologetics (TS) 9 9 6 Dr. Adair Bible Backgrounds (BE) 9 9 6 Dr. Bramer Bible Translation (WM) 18 9 6 Dr. Ortiz Biblical Theology (BE) 9 9 6 Dr. Allman Disability Ministry (BE/WM) 9 9 15 Dr. Bain

Educational Ministries (EML) 12 9 12 Dr. Sedwick & Dr. Lawrence

Evangelism & Discipleship (WM) 12 9 12 Dr. Bain Exposition of Biblical Books (BE) 9 9 6 Dr. Kim Hebrew & Cognate Studies (OT) 9 9 6 Dr. Chisholm Hermeneutics (BE) 9 9 6 Dr. Hoff Historical Theology (TS) 9 9 6 Dr. Adair Homiletics (PM) 9 9 15 Dr. Warren Intercultural Studies (WM) 13 9 11 Dr. Orr Leadership Studies (EML) 9 9 15 Dr. Humphries Media Arts & Worship (MW) 12 9 12 Dr. Basselin Ministry in Multi-Ethnic Communities (WM) 9 9 15 Dr. Orr

Ministry with Women (EML) 15 9 9 Dr. Baker & Dr. Edwards

New Testament Studies (NT) 12 9 3 Dr. Fantin, Dr. Smith, & Dr. Will Johnston

Old Testament Studies (OT) 9 9 6 Dr. Chisholm Pastoral Care & Counseling (BC) 9 9 15 Dr. Dickens Pastoral Theology & Practice (PM) 12 9 12 Dr. Ralston Philosophy (TS) 9 9 6 Dr. Adair

Spiritual Formation (EML) 9 9 15 Dr. Scott Harris & Sten-Erik Armitage

Systematic Theology (TS) 9 9 6 Dr. Adair General Studies** 0 9 15 Luke Spencer *Ministry and Communications (M & C) electives are electives (not required ThM Courses) completed with the prefixes: PM, WM, BC, EML, MW. Some emphases fulfill this MC elective requirement and will show “9” in the M/C hours above. **General studies is the default for students in the ThM or who do not complete their desired emphasis. General Studies is designed for students whose future ministry goals are less settled and who want to incorporate elements from multiple courses in various departments, which are not addressed by the above listed emphases. See, Director of Academic Advising for elective approval.

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Master of Theology – Ministry Emphases

Ministry Emphasis

Emphasis Description

Course Requirements

Internship Requirements

Artifacts

Academic Ministry

Sedwick jsedwick@dts.edu 12 hours

Equips students for the teaching ministry in a variety of educational contexts, including grade schools, institutions of higher education, and other formal and non-formal educational institutions. Elements of foundational training, which include the exploration of learning theory, the practice of curriculum and course design and the investigation of prominent educational models, are combined with courses related to the students’ interests to equip them for leadership in a variety of educational environments.

EML102 EML103/104 or EML105 EML 215 3 hours from the following: EML230 EML310 EML320 Other course as approved by EML Department.

Crafted in consultation with the Educational Ministries & Leadership Department.

Philosophy of Education Statement from EML102 AND Course syllabi and lesson plans from EML215 AND Major assignment from Emphasis Elective Course AND Thesis or RS102 topic related to Academic Ministry

Ministry Emphasis

Emphasis Description

Course Requirements

Internship Requirements

Artifacts

Apologetics Adair jadair@dts.edu

9 hours

Focuses on acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary for defending Christianity against its various opponents. In so doing, it equips students to respond effectively to intellectual challenges to their faith in a variety of ministerial settings.

ST605 6 hours from the following: ST6** HT218 ST405 ST410 ST415 ST420 ST520 ST525

Crafted in consultation with the Theological Studies Department.

Thesis, RS102 paper or other significant research paper on a topic in apologetics, AND A practical ministry artifact demonstrating competence in apologetics.

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Ministry Emphasis

Emphasis Description

Course Requirements

Internship Requirements

Artifacts

Bible Backgrounds

Bramer sbramer@dts.edu 9 hours

Will enhance ministry by concentrating on the geographical, cultural, and archaeological background to the Scriptures and the contribution such make to a proper understanding and application of the Bible.

9 hours from: BE305 BE310 BE315 BE909 NT410 OT605 OT610 OT615

Crafted in consultation with the Bible Exposition Department.

A report from either a study experience in Israel (or Greece, Turkey) showing an understanding of how a knowledge of this area helps in Bible appreciation, OR A paper demonstrating the contribution of an archeological discovery or an understanding of how some cultural insight affects the student’s appreciation of Scripture.

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Ministry Emphasis

Emphasis Description

Course Requirements

Internship Requirements

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Biblical Theology

Allman jallman@dts.edu

9 hours

Designed to enhance ministry by focusing on the development of biblical theology. Biblical theology is that exegetical and synthetic study of a biblical text, texts, or section of the Bible that seeks to determine the theological meaning of that portion as it was written and then to explicate what that theology means for today.

BE505 BE545

Plus 3 hours from: BE412 BE503 BE542 BE555 OT705

Crafted in consultation with the Bible Exposition Department.

A biblical theology paper demonstrating advanced thinking on biblical theology.

Ministry Emphasis

Emphasis Description

Course Requirements

Internship Requirements

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Bible Translation

Ortiz mortiz@dts.edu

18 hours

Designed to equip students for the task of Bible Translation. Most emphasis courses are offered at Dallas International University (DIU). Dallas Intl. is located at the International Linguistics Center in south Dallas and is associated with the Wycliffe Bible Translators. Because of the unique nature of Bible translation ministry and the needs of Bible translators on the field, 18 credit hours are required to complete the emphasis.

AL 5207 AL 5312 AL 5315 AL 5316 AL 5406

Plus 3 hours from: WM205 WM540 DIU/GIAL (Elective in Cultural Anthropology)

Determined by emphasis advisor in coordination with Dallas Intl.

To be determined by DIU/GIAL.

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Ministry Emphasis

Emphasis Description

Course Requirements

Internship Requirements

Artifacts

Disability Ministry Bain bbain@dts.edu 9 hours

Designed to enhance ministry with people affected by disability through theological, biblical, and practical understanding. The study equips the student to constructively engage the issues and implications of ministering with persons affected by disability.

BE / BC547 Plus 6 hours from: BE412 WM412 WM460 WM905

Working in a school, church, or other ministry setting engaged in Disability Ministry.

Crafted in consultation with the Faculty Advisor.

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Ministry Emphasis

Emphasis Description

Course Requirements

Internship Requirements

Artifacts

Educational Ministries

Sedwick & Lawrence jsedwick@dts.edu jlawrence@dts.edu

12 hours

Designed to equip students for educational leadership in a local church or parachurch ministry organization. It includes training in foundational education and courses related to the student’s ability to design, direct, supervise, and evaluate various aspects of a ministry program.

EML102 EML103 EML104 Plus 6 hours from the following areas as approved by EML department: Adult Ministry Children’s Ministry Educational Leadership Marriage and Family Ministry Parachurch Ministry Youth and Young Adult Ministry

Producing a simulated or real plan for teacher training;

Developing a real or simulated plan for recruiting teachers;

Either interviewing or sitting in on an interview for a prospective teacher;

Being present in each of the following classes (if used) at least once as an observer or helper: infants, toddlers, 3s, 1st G, 3rd G, 5th G, 7th G, 10th G, College, Young Adults, Middle Adults and Late Adults (an observation journal will be required for these visits);

Evaluating curriculum/curricula utilizing existing matrix;

Identifying and developing at least two ways of recognizing volunteers;

Evaluating the actual/existing square footage ration to children against recommended ratios

Evaluating his/her performance against a competency performance model.

Ed Cycle project from EML101 satisfactorily completed according to standardized rubric, AND Corresponding artifacts to the activities of the internship AND Thesis or RS102 topic in Educational Leadership.

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Ministry Emphasis

Emphasis Description

Course Requirements

Internship Requirements

Artifacts

Evangelism and Discipleship

Bain bbain@dts.edu

12 hours

Designed to equip students to do the work of evangelism and develop disciples. It combines advanced courses taught in the departments of Bible Exposition, Theological Studies, Pastoral Ministries, Educational Ministries and Leadership, and World Missions and Intercultural Studies.

12 hours from BE540 EML435 EML450 EML705 EML710 PM251 PM405 ST215 WM210 WM300’s electives WM525 WM530

Both church-based and para- church agency coordinated evangelistic outreach and the development of new believers. Personal evangelism with proven workers among international students, university students in general, incarcerated persons and supervised telephone ministries such as “Need Him” are suggested.

All major papers from courses in this emphasis, AND A record of activity and evaluations of evangelistic and discipleship ministries, AND RS 102 paper or thesis on an aspect of evangelism/discipleship

Ministry Emphasis

Emphasis Description

Course Requirements

Internship Requirements

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Exposition of Biblical Books

Kim skim@dts.edu

9 hours

This emphasis will concentrate on developing expositional skills (understanding and application) by studying specific biblical books.

9 hours from BE400’s electives

Students should choose courses representing both OT & NT, and various genres.

Expositional preaching/teaching of a biblical book.

An exposition paper demonstrating excellent exposition of a text or entire book.

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Ministry Emphasis

Emphasis Description

Course Requirements

Internship Requirements

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General Studies

Spencer lspencer@dts.edu

This emphasis is designed to provide a more generalized ministry preparation course of study for students whose ministry goals are less settled, who want to incorporate elements from multiple courses in various departments, or whose specialized ministry goals are not addressed by other ministry emphases. Courses in this emphasis will be selected in consultation with the Academic Advising Center.

9 hours in Ministry & Communication division. (Courses listed with: BC, EML, MW, PM, or WM prefixes.) 15 hours of open electives.

Specialized internship in a specific area of ministry or vocational interest. Consult with your Academic Advisor and the Internship Office.

Crafted in consultation with the Academic Advising Center.

Ministry Emphasis

Emphasis Description

Course Requirements

Internship Requirements

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Hebrew and Cognate Studies

Chisholm bchisholm@dts.edu

9 hours

This emphasis broadens skills necessary for advanced work in Hebrew exegesis through introduction to cognate Semitic languages, further development of Hebrew reading ability, and an emphasis on research methods.

OT310 Plus 6 hours from OT300’s electives

Determined in consultation with the Old Testament Studies Department.

Writing sample(s), which can include a thesis, RS102 paper, and/or research paper(s) from a departmental elective.

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Ministry Emphasis

Emphasis Description

Course Requirements

Internship Requirements

Artifacts

Hermeneutics Hoff nhoff@dts.edu

9 hours

Students will continue to advance in their understanding and practice of a proper approach to the application of Scripture.

BE220 Plus 6 hours from the following: BE210 BE215 BE225 OT720

Teaching a basic course in Methods of Bible Study/Hermeneutics.

Major assignment(s) demonstrating advanced thinking on hermeneutics.

Ministry Emphasis

Emphasis Description

Course Requirements

Internship Requirements

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Historical Theology

Adair jadair@dts.edu

9 hours

This emphasis focuses on the development of the Christian faith through historical study of its classic sources. This study equips the student to communicate faithfully the teachings of Scripture in continuity with historic orthodoxy in various ministerial settings.

HT200 6 hours from the following: HT*** ST620 ST630 PM510 WM270

Crafted in consultation with the Theological Studies Department.

Thesis, RS102 paper or other significant research paper on a topic in historical theology, AND A practical ministry artifact demonstrating competence in historical theology.

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Ministry Emphasis

Emphasis Description

Course Requirements

Internship Requirements

Artifacts

Homiletics Warren twarren@dts.edu

9 hours

This emphasis, designed to prepare students for pastoral ministry that is centered on biblical exposition, helps students develop their personal preaching styles across multiple biblical genres. Courses in this emphasis will be selected in consultation with the Department of Pastoral Ministries.

PM202 PM2**

Plus 3 hours from the following: PM360, MW802, PM2**

Students preach before a live audience at least 3 times and interact with other preachers about preparation and delivery of their sermons, perhaps serving as a pastoral assistant. Preaching may be done in a wide variety of church and parachurch settings.

Score of 90 or higher on the Portfolio Sermon from a PM200 level Homiletics elective, AND An exemplary sermon from the internship is placed in the portfolio. Sermon to be scored according to the appropriate PM200 level rubric and must score 90 or higher. RS102 or Thesis on a related topic.

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Ministry

Emphasis Emphasis Description

Course Requirements

Internship Requirements

Artifacts

Intercultural Ministries

Orr rorr@dts.edu

13 hours

This emphasis is designed to equip students for evangelistic, church planting, discipleship, and educational ministries in intercultural situations in North America and abroad. It provides training in cultural adaptation, effective mission strategies, religious and cultural contexts, and leadership development. Students may consult with WMIS department professors to construct the most appropriate courses for the ministry context they anticipate.

WM205 WM210 WM215

plus 4 hours from WM electives (WM 305-615)

The WMIS Department recommends that students complete one course from each of four elective categories. Elective categories are Context (300- level), Strategic Approaches (400- level); Biblical and Theological Studies (500-level); and TESOL (600-level). However, students also may freely elect from any of these categories.

Personal interaction and ministry to those of other cultures, either in North America or abroad. The presence of people from distinct cultures and religions in North America make a cross-cultural internship possible. Mission agencies have expressed willingness to facilitate internships for DTS students including mentorship by experienced overseas workers.

Reflection journals from short-term ministries, AND Internship Reports, AND International Friendship Report from WM101, AND Cultural Profile Project from WM205, AND Communication Profile from WM210, AND Thesis or RS102 paper on an issue of missiological significance, AND WM215 Life Vision Plan.

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Ministry Emphasis

Emphasis Description

Course Requirements

Internship Requirements

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Leadership Studies

Humphries phumphries@dts.edu

9 hours

This emphasis is designed to enhance the student’s ability to provide organizational leadership in a variety of ministry settings by offering additional training in areas such as leadership dynamics, change and resistance in leadership, personal and organizational leadership development, and team leadership.

9 hours from any EML3** courses

“Shadowing” a leader or leaders within a church or other organization, observing the leadership needs of the organization and observing the way that leaders within the organization respond to those needs.

A philosophy of leadership paper, AND A leadership development plan, AND RS102 project or thesis centering on a leadership case study, problem, or application

Ministry Emphasis

Emphasis Description

Course Requirements

Internship Requirements

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Media Arts and Worship

Basselin tbasselin@dts.edu

12 hours

This emphasis is designed to equip students to serve the body of Christ in media arts vocations such as artists, writers, musicians, directors, and producers in the context of biblically oriented, congregational, and parachurch ministries. Courses in this emphasis will be selected in consultation with the Media Arts and Worship Department.

MW 101 MW103

Plus 6 hours Media Art and Worship electives

Mentoring environment in one or multiple facets of media production.

MW102 Apprenticeship required in place of INT105 Internship. See Media Arts and Worship Department for more information.

RS102 paper or thesis on some aspect of media, AND His/her personal “Philosophy of Art” paper, AND The student’s significant media accomplishments. Students will publish this portfolio utilizing internet technologies such as YouTube, websites, blogs, and links to other websites where they have published other works relating to the development and use of media.

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Ministry Emphasis

Emphasis Description

Course Requirements

Internship Requirements

Artifacts

Ministry in Multi-Ethnic Communities Orr rorr@dts.edu 9 hours

This emphasis deals with selected topics related to multi-ethnic communities, whether in city centers, suburbs, or rural areas. It provides an opportunity for students to focus on leadership development, ethical responsibility, and scripturally-based ministry in diverse communities.

WM325 or PM540 Plus 6-7 hours from the following: ST 515 BC235 WM425 WM440 WM445 WM450

Internships should be in urban, culturally diverse or minority communities. They will be in connection with local churches, Christian community development agencies or with approved city/county government agencies.

All major projects undertaken in courses included in this emphasis AND Internship report AND A journal detailing any ministry within urban communities AND Cultural Profile Project AND Communication Profile Project AND RS 102 or thesis dealing with issues arising in the urban, culturally and socioeconomically diverse communities of North America or overseas

Ministry Emphasis

Emphasis Description

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Internship Requirements

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Ministry with Women

Edwards & Baker sedwards@dts.edu jbaker@dts.edu

15 hours

This emphasis is designed to equip women to understand women as an audience and learners and teach, lead, mentor, shepherd, and care for women in a variety contexts.

EML102 EML103 EML104 EML435 PM351

Plus 3 hours from the following: EML 205 EML 260 EML 425 EML450 EML505 EML515 EML615 EML705 EML710 Other classes as approved by EML Department

Crafted in consultation with the EML Department

Demonstration of the ability to communicate biblical truth to women in a large or small group format, AND A paper based on interviews with two professional women in ministry to women and compare their spiritual and professional lives, AND A paper based on observation and evaluation of a ministry with women, AND Thesis or RS102 topic in Ministry with Women.

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Ministry Emphasis

Emphasis Description

Course Requirements

Internship Requirements

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New Testament Studies

Smith & Fantin & Johnston jsmith@dts.edu jfantin@dts.edu wjohnston@dts.edu

12 hours

This emphasis is designed to prepare students for a variety of church, parachurch, or academic ministries through additional studies in exegesis and other New Testament disciplines, such as textual criticism, lexical and literary analysis, use of interpretive tools, exegetical problem- solving, New Testament introduction, grammar, and syntax.

12 hours from NT Students might consider selecting at least one elective from each of the following areas and in consultation with the department: Exegetical & Theological: NT 335-390; NT 415; NT 430 Gospel/Jesus Studies: NT 305-325; NT 405-407 Background Studies: BE 315; NT 400; NT 410; NT420; Grammatical/Textual Studies: NT 205-230

Preparing student for his or her anticipated future ministry.

Second exegetical paper and theology paper from NT105, AND A major paper or project from each NT elective taken, AND Thesis or RS102 paper.

Ministry Emphasis

Emphasis Description

Course Requirements

Internship Requirements

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Old Testament Studies

Chisholm bchisholm@dts.edu

9 hours

This emphasis refines skills for Bible interpretation and exposition. It focuses on interpreting the Hebrew text, use of the Old Testament in the New Testament, theological and spiritual formation, and engaging contemporary culture.

3 hours from OT400’s elective or OT720

Plus 6 hours from OT electives (OT205-905)

Crafted in consultation with the Old Testament Studies Department.

Writing sample(s), which can include a thesis, RS102 paper, and/or research paper(s) from a departmental elective.

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Ministry Emphasis

Emphasis Description

Course Requirements

Internship Requirements

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Pastoral Care and Counseling

Dickens cdickens@dts.edu

9 hours

This emphasis is designed to equip students for effective Christian counseling in a nonprofessional environment. Individuals interested in exploring nuances of pastoral counseling, pastoral care, and marriage and family ministry will be served well by this area of emphasis.

A minimum of 9 hours in Biblical Counseling Electives selected in consultation with the Biblical Counseling Department.

Placement for internship may include a church or parachurch ministry or organization approved by the Biblical Counseling Department.

Case Presentation (including audio/video of student’s work with someone who is a care receiver).

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Ministry Emphasis

Emphasis Description

Course Requirements

Internship Requirements

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Pastoral Theology and Practice

Ralston tralston@dts.edu

12 hours

This emphasis, designed to equip students for the multiple challenges of pastoral ministry in the local church, provides students with pastoral theology and a broad exposure to diverse pastoral skills. Courses in this emphasis will be selected in consultation with the Pastoral Ministries Department.

PM301 PM302 Plus 6 hours from General Pastoral Ministry: PM200 level elective, PM360, or EML330 Church Planting: PM341, PM342, or PM905 (Church Planting Boot Camp) Rural/Small Town Pastoral Ministry: PM905 (Town and Country training courses) Spiritual Formation: PM510, PM520

Engaging in a local church ministry in which the student experiences multiple ministries of pastoral service that include the following: baptism, the Lord’s Supper, hospital visitation, assistance at a wedding and a funeral, small group teaching, and mentoring. Students should observe board meetings, budget planning, counseling, and an ordination service.

Case study from PM301, AND Philosophy of worship paper from PM302, AND Internship Field Supervisor’s final assessment, AND Pastoral-oriented resume AND Video of preaching or teaching

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Ministry Emphasis

Emphasis Description

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Philosophy Adair jadair@dts.edu

9 hours

This emphasis focuses on developing and articulating a distinctively Christian philosophy. In so doing, it equips students to engage constructively the broader philosophical milieu in which they find themselves and to use philosophical reflection to serve Christ and His church.

ST620 6 hours from the following: ST6** HT220 HT245 HT260 ST210 ST220

Crafted in consultation with the Theological Studies Department.

Thesis, RS102 paper or other significant research paper on a topic in philosophy, AND A practical ministry artifact demonstrating competence in philosophy.

Ministry Emphasis

Emphasis Description

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Internship Requirements

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Spiritual Formation

Armitage & Harris sarmitage@dts.edu sharris@dts.edu

9 hours

This emphasis is designed to enhance the student’s ability to guide others in spiritual formation in a variety of ministry settings by offering additional training in areas such as spiritual formation in historical perspective, spiritual formation in contemporary culture, and the practice of the spiritual disciplines.

EML730 (fall only) plus 6 hours from the following: EML705 EML710 EML740 EML750 EML760

EML730 completed prior to the internship.

Crafted in consultation with the EML Department.

Class projects from EML730 AND RS102 project or thesis centering on

1. A historical case study related to effective spiritual formation practices, or

2. A contemporary case study of effective spiritual formation practices.

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Ministry Emphasis

Emphasis Description

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Internship Requirements

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Systematic Theology

Adair jadair@dts.edu

9 hours

This emphasis focuses on articulating the evangelical Christian faith through systematic study of its sources. This study equips the student to engage constructively the issues and implications of theology in various ministerial settings.

ST295 (spring only) ST6**

Plus 3 hours from the following: ST*** HT200 HT230 HT260

Crafted in consultation with the Theological Studies Department.

Thesis, RS102 paper or other significant research paper on a topic in systematic theology, AND A practical ministry artifact demonstrating competence in systematic theology.