2014-2015 ACADEMIC CATALOG
Doctor of Ministry
Doctor of Ministry
The Biblical Preaching and Teaching track is uniquely designed to equip pastors in the art of preaching and teaching. The Apostle Paul challenged Timothy to devote himself to developing his pastoral gifts so that everyone would see his progress (1 Timothy 4:15). Our program seeks to do that by combining the best of the newest technology and the best of the old tradition of sound, biblical preaching. It will strengthen a pastor’s understanding of Scripture and enrich their preaching by enhancing their exegetical skills and deepening their understanding of exegetical theory and methodology.
The Theological Exegesis track is uniquely designed to equip pastors in the art of theological exegesis of the Bible. The track fosters an appreciation for reading of the Bible that is canonical, creedal, and contextual. Students learn how to draw on the rich history of exegetical theology for the sake of interpreting the Bible for the church today.
Biblical Preaching and Teaching Track
Theological Exegesis Track
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Graduating students will be capable of: •
Understanding the integration of biblical teaching with the disciplines of systematic and historical theology
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Interpreting the whole Bible in a Christ-centered way
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Using the history of exegesis (classical and modern) for their own ministry
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Reading the Bible in a canonically, creedally, and contextually sensitive way
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Graduating students will be capable of: •
Interpreting the Bible in a Christ-centered way
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Identifying the story of individual Bible texts
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Preaching or teaching the text within a broader biblical theology
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Preaching or teaching the text with sensitivity to the congregation
REQUIRED COURSES
REQUIRED COURSES •
DM918 Christ-Centered Preaching
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One course in the preaching cluster (courses include: DM836 The Art of Exegetical Theology in Preaching)
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One course in the hermeneutics cluster (courses include DM916 Scripture and Doctrine; Any NT or OT exegesis course)
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One course in the biblical theology cluster (courses include: DM878 Biblical Theology and Preaching that Inspires; DM887 Preaching Christ in the Law, Prophets, and Psalms)
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DM916 Scripture and Doctrine
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DM926 Using the History of Exegesis
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One OT Exegesis and Theology book study (courses include: DM868 Deuteronomy: Exegesis and Theology; DM936 Job: Exegesis and Theology)
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One NT Exegesis and Theology book study (courses include: DM838 Romans: Exegesis and Theology; DM908 Ephesians: Exegesis and Theology; DM872 Hebrews: Exegesis and Theology)
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4 elective courses
The book studies listed vary year to year and involve different instructors, though an OT and a NT book study will be offered each year.
4 elective courses
Various courses fill the requirements of the clusters listed above. They may vary year to year and involve different instructors.
FINAL PROJECT
FINAL PROJECT
The final project is meant to be a concrete case study. The student will offer exegesis of some portion of Scripture, showing its Christ-centered interpretation, its place amidst a wider biblical theology, and its contemporary relevance for the author’s or other contexts. The project concludes with a practical guide to employing this material in the church, whether as a teaching series or a framework for some other ministry, and measuring outcomes.
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The final project will be a concrete case study. The student will offer theological exegesis of a selected portion of Scripture, showing its canonical testimony, its creedal importance, and its contemporary relevance for the author’s or other contexts. In so doing the student will draw on classical and modern resources, demonstrating competence to read critically within the tradition of Christian theological exegesis. The project concludes with a practical guide to employing this material in the church, whether as a teaching series or a framework for some other ministry.