Course Descriptions

Courses numbered 1000-1999 are open to freshmen; 2000-2999 to sophomores; 3000-3999 to juniors; 4000-4999 to seniors. It is recommended that students elect courses in the years for which they are listed. Freshmen will be admitted to courses above the 2000 level only with the consent of the instructor and the student’s advisor. Juniors and seniors taking freshman courses may be expected to do additional work. Any course above 4999 is a graduate course.

NOTE:
The number in parentheses following the course title indicates the semester hours of credit assigned to the course.
An H following the course number indicates an honors level course.

DMIN 8010
DMIN Community [On-line] (1)
The DMIN Community course serves as a regular forum for students during their first four semesters of the program. It functions accordingly as a means for them to actively discuss and receive assistance with coursework and research, including the formulation of their thesis topics and the entire dissertation writing process. In all, the course seeks to develop collegiality among students, providing additional accountability with program requirements and opportunity to ask questions, share experiences, offer suggestions, and exchange prayer requests, with the goal of aiding their successful completion of the program.

DMIN 8600
Research Methodologies and Methods [Lecture] (3)
This course provides students with a foundational understanding of research methodologies and methods. Students will explore biblical, theological, qualitative,and quantitative methodologies and gain a grasp of diverse research methods to be used in their dissertation research

DMIN 8600
Research Methodologies and Methods [On-line] (3)
This course provides students with a foundational understanding of research methodologies and methods. Students will explore biblical, theological, qualitative,and quantitative methodologies and gain a grasp of diverse research methods to be used in their dissertation research

DMIN 8650
Adv Bib Exeg Preaching & Teaching [Lecture] (3)
This course aims to develop a greater sensitivity to the biblical worldview, equip students with advanced skills of biblical exegesis, and foster more robust theological thinking related to the pressing needs of today. While the class will pay attention to the overall narrative of Scripture, the core of the course will be devoted to faithful and creative interpretation of selected biblical passages so that the student will be well prepared to preach and teach the word of God amidst the complexities of our present age.

DMIN 8650
Adv Bib Exeg Preaching & Teaching [On-line] (3)
This course aims to develop a greater sensitivity to the biblical worldview, equip students with advanced skills of biblical exegesis, and foster more robust theological thinking related to the pressing needs of today. While the class will pay attention to the overall narrative of Scripture, the core of the course will be devoted to faithful and creative interpretation of selected biblical passages so that the student will be well prepared to preach and teach the word of God amidst the complexities of our present age.

DMIN 8660
Special Topic Scripture [Lecture] (3)
This course will complement DMIN 8650-Advanced Biblical Exegesis for Preaching and Teaching. By focusing on a specific topic related to biblical exegesis or preaching and teaching, it will deepen the student's sensitivity and skills in understanding and proclaiming the message of the Bible for today. The course may be repeated if topic differs.

DMIN 8660
Special Topic Scripture [On-line] (3)
This course will complement DMIN 8650-Advanced Biblical Exegesis for Preaching and Teaching. By focusing on a specific topic related to biblical exegesis or preaching and teaching, it will deepen the student's sensitivity and skills in understanding and proclaiming the message of the Bible for today. The course may be repeated if topic differs.

DMIN 8750
Spirituality Ministry in Postmodern Cont [Lecture] (3)
This course will examine the importance of Christian spirituality for ministry in the contemporary context, especially focusing on (a) developing and articulating an integrational theology of human and Christian spirituality for on-going appraisal of spiritual development personally and communally; (b) an exploration of fundamental dynamics of the Christian spiritual life as experienced and articulated throughout Scripture, Christian history and contemporary life individually and corporately; (c) the development of foundational dispositions that nurture spiritual development of individuals and communities; and (d) the responsibility and privilege of Christian leaders for intentional nurturing of their own personal spiritual formation and the spiritual formation of others whom they are called to serve within and outside the Church.

DMIN 8760
Sp Topic Spirituality [Lecture] (3)
This course will complement DMIN 8750-Spirituality for Ministry. By focusing on a specific topic in the area of human spirituality, it will expand the range of issues covered in the above-mentioned course or deepen one's appreciation and practice of formative spirituality. The course may be repeated if topic differs.

DMIN 8760
Sp Topic Spirituality [On-line] (3)
This course will complement DMIN 8750-Spirituality for Ministry. By focusing on a specific topic in the area of human spirituality, it will expand the range of issues covered in the above-mentioned course or deepen one's appreciation and practice of formative spirituality. The course may be repeated if topic differs.

DMIN 8850
Transformational Leadership [Lecture] (3)
The subject of this course arises from the presupposition that a real change—both in people's lives and in the life of an organization—comes from a transformed and spiritually vital individual. For this reason, the class will assess the student's strengths and weaknesses, as well as his or her ministry setting, and initiate suitable processes for personal and institutional growth.

DMIN 8850
Transformational Leadership [On-line] (3)
The subject of this course arises from the presupposition that a real change—both in people's lives and in the life of an organization—comes from a transformed and spiritually vital individual. For this reason, the class will assess the student's strengths and weaknesses, as well as his or her ministry setting, and initiate suitable processes for personal and institutional growth.

DMIN 8860
Special Topic Leadership [Lecture] (3)
This course will complement DMIN 8850 -Transformational Leadership. By focusing on a special topic within the area of transformational leadership, it will attempt to develop one's leadership potential or create an environment in one's organization that is socially just and spiritually healthy. The course may be repeated if topic differs.

DMIN 8860
Special Topic Leadership [On-line] (3)
This course will complement DMIN 8850 -Transformational Leadership. By focusing on a special topic within the area of transformational leadership, it will attempt to develop one's leadership potential or create an environment in one's organization that is socially just and spiritually healthy. The course may be repeated if topic differs.

DMIN 8900
Special Topics on Ministry [Lecture] (3)
This is a special topics course created in the area of expertise of the keynote speaker for Northeastern Seminary’s annual Conference on Ministry. For course description and details contact the office of academic services. This is a repeatable course. Every grade earned in a DMIN 890 course is firm and will be calculated into the grade point average. The grade for a subsequent DMIN 890 course does not replace the prior DMIN 890 grade.

DMIN 8900
Special Topics on Ministry [On-line] (3)
This is a special topics course created in the area of expertise of the keynote speaker for Northeastern Seminary’s annual Conference on Ministry. For course description and details contact the office of academic services. This is a repeatable course. Every grade earned in a DMIN 890 course is firm and will be calculated into the grade point average. The grade for a subsequent DMIN 890 course does not replace the prior DMIN 890 grade.

DMIN 8950
Independent Study DMIN [Independent Study] (1 - 3)
"DMIN Students may petition to do an Independent Study or transfer one course (three credit limit) from an approved graduate program that supports his or her research project. The student must demonstrate how this course will further his or her understanding of and support the ministry goals of the Research Project. If approved, these credits will substitute for one Support Course. [Prerequisite: Successful completion of one DMIN course or permission of the D.Min. director]"

DMIN 9010
Continuation of Registration [Extension-Continuation] ()
Students who have registered for DMIN 9100-Dissertation in a previous semester but who have not completed and successfully defended the dissertation will automatically be registered for this continuation course every subsequent semester until the completion of the D.Min. program. The $350 fee will automatically be applied to the student’s account each semester. This fee keeps a student’s ID and IT services active during the dissertation research and writing process. Students who do not wish to complete the dissertation/degree program should file a withdrawal form with the coordinator of academic planning to avoid this charge.

DMIN 9100
Ministry Research Project [Lecture] (6)
"The student must satisfactorily complete a doctoral-level, publishable dissertation based on an approved ministry project. The final dissertation must reflect the student’s ability to use appropriate theoretical and theological resources in addressing both the nature and the practice of ministry. The dissertation will demonstrate the candidate’s ability to identify a specific theological topic in ministry, organize an effective research model, use appropriate resources, and evaluate the results. A dissertation binding fee of $200 is charged to the student's account when registration for this course occurs. (Note: Once a student registers for this course, she or he will, in every subsequent semester, be automatically registered for DMIN 9010-Continuation K66of Registration and charged the $350 continuation fee. Students who do not wish to complete the dissertation/degree program should file a Withdrawal form with the coordinator of academic planning to avoid this charge each semester.) [Prerequisite: Successful completion of all other DMIN courses including DMIN 860A/B/C/D and an overall grade-point average of 3.0. In certain circumstances, students are permitted to enroll in DMIN 910 concurrently with their final required/support course; see Director of the D.Min. program for permission.]"