2011-2012 Academic catalog
Programs of study 115
The Beeson Pastor Residential residency runs from July 1 through May 31 for all participants. During this time, the course requirements will be completed and the dissertation proposal (first three chapters) must be presented and approved. It is understood that Beeson pastors will return to the pastorate at the completion of their year of residency. The dissertation project will be conducted and completed in the following two years within the framework of their pastoral ministry. Admission procedure Selection to the program is a two-step process. Each person interested in the Beeson pastor program must fulfill the criteria for admission into the Doctor of Ministry degree program. Following Doctor of Ministry admission, those interested in the Beeson pastor program will be considered by the selection committee. 1. Criteria for Doctor of Ministry admission. (See Doctor of Ministry program.) a. The applicant should be willing to travel to campus for an interview if requested by the Admissions Committee. b. Notification of acceptance or rejection into the D.Min. program will be mailed to each Beeson pastor applicant once the file is completed and acted upon by the Admissions Committee. Note: Admission to the Doctor of Ministry program does not imply acceptance into the Beeson pastor program. 2. Selection process for the Beeson pastor program follows Doctor of Ministry admission. This evaluation process is completed by the Beeson pastor selection committee. a. Essays and references submitted for admission to the D.Min. program are examined for evidence of outstanding leadership and pastoral potential. This might include the creation of new programs for church or ministry, evidence of church growth or some other accomplishment in ministry or previous academic and work experience.
• Evidence of excellent preaching potential is analyzed. Those being considered for the Beeson pastor grant must submit a videotaped sermon with their application. Note: The Beeson center cannot return videotapes/DVDs, due to the large number received.
• Availability to come to Asbury Seminary (with families if married) for the year.
• Commitment to pastoral ministry.
• Willingness to undergo further evaluation through the use of assessment instruments if requested.
b. After review of the videotaped sermon, references, essays and research paper, the selection committee will choose a group of semi-finalists from the entire pool of applicants. A personal interview is required with the applicant (and spouse if married) at a location determined by the Beeson pastor selection committee. c. The grant awards will be made from the group of semi-finalists when all interviews are completed. Every semi-finalist will be mailed written notification of the decisions made by the selection committee by mid-January following the October 1 file completion deadline.
C. Beeson Pastor Non-residential The Beeson Pastor Non-residential track is a five-year Doctor of Ministry program, with full scholarship. Students travel to the Kentucky campus once a year for four weeks of intensive study. They also experience study opportunities abroad. This unique program is for pastors who show particular ability and promise in preaching, leadership and spiritual depth but who cannot leave their area of ministry for extended study. It is designed to enhance the skills and insight in the area of advanced church leadership, preaching and spiritual formation (Applications welcomed and considered based on available funding.) Those selected for the program must demonstrate: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Potential for excellence in biblical preaching Evidence of particular leadership skill and acuity Particular wholeness in person and calling Notable promise for significant impact to the church Desire to be formed in ministerial competence and spiritual formation in such a way as to meet the challenge and calling of the church for the future 6. Unwavering commitment to complete the program in its entirety within five years