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CONTENTS PAGE Introduction 4 Doctor of Ministry Curriculum in Outline 5 The Missional Leadership Focus 6 The Urban Change Focus 9 The Reformed Focus 12 The Parish Focus 15 The Reformed Christian Spirituality Focus 17 The Eastern Christian Focus 19 The Science and Theology Focus 21 Local Committee 24 Faculty Committee 24 Academic Regulations 25 Degree Completion Requirements 25 Tuition 26 Registration and Fees 26 Course Work Evaluations 27 Options for Electives 28 The Proposal 30 Final Project Paper 31 Evaluation of Doctoral Paper 32 Commencement Time Line 37 Summary of Doctor of Ministry Process 37 DMin Forms 39-44
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After the electives are completed, and a check list review including the following: seminars completed, research methods and biblical/theological seminar complete, faculty committee sign-off, all electives completed, sign off by the director, Academic Dean for approval the student will be registered for the final six hours of the project. Note: At this point, the student will be able to make a decision about the final project phase. If it is deemed that the student is not able to fulfill the necessary requirements for the final project because of poor writing skills, lack of research methodology and or lack of clarity with regard to the biblical and theological core, the student will be able to choose between ending at this point or will be given the option of taking an additional elective seminar for no credit which will address the issues standing in the way of completing the work. There remains in place a five-year statue of limitation. Students may not take required seminars as directed study for any reason or substitute another seminar or course from another institution in place of a required seminar. The only exception is if a student is serving in the US military and is called to duty. DMIN FORMS Course Evaluation Form Elective Request Form Extension Request Form Final Project Evaluation Form Final Project Registration Form Page 39
Page 40 [revised October 2014] DOCTOR OF MINISTRY PROGRAM COURSE EVALUATION FORM PITTSBURGH THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Candidate's Name Date/Term of Class Seminar/Elective Date Written Work Received DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK EVALUATED ON THIS FORM HOW WELL WERE RESOURCES USED? HOW WELL WERE THE RESOURCES AND THE PRACTICE OF MINISTRY INTEGRATED? STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES NEED TO BE MENTIONED (including writing ability, research strengths) SUGGESTIONS FOR FURTHER EXPLORATION Please see paper for all comments and evaluation EVALUATION RATING S =Satisfactory; H=Honors; Professor: U=Unsatisfactory** Date: **What are the reasons for the failing grade?. 3/11/98
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EVALUATION OF DOCTORAL PAPER Doctor of Ministry Program Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Page 42 CANDIDATE: Name: PAPER TITLE: Title: This form, which is to be used in evaluating Doctor of Ministry Doctoral Papers, will be inserted in the candidate s file. Insert the appropriate value number for each of the criteria. 4 - Demonstration of exceptional ability 3 - Demonstration of above average ability 2 - Demonstration of average ability 1 - An inadequate demonstration of ability I. Ability to identify a specific concern in ministry II. Ability to develop a method for addressing the concern III. Ability to mobilize appropriate resources IV. Ability to evaluate the completed results V. Ability to reflect depth of theological insight in its relation to ministry VI. Ability to function responsibly in the context of an effective supervisory relationship COMPOSITE EVALUATION: A=Acceptable, U=Unacceptable COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON: COMMITTEE SECOND READER: Date: Date: CANDIDATE Date: 5/16/17
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Attachment C Page 44 For DMin Office Use Only: Date registered for DM90: Anticipated Graduation Date:
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