Columbia Seminary new DMin program
At Columbia Theological Seminary we are happy to be taking applications for a
new form of our Christian Spirituality Doctor of Ministry program. Our faculty
members Rodger Nishioka, Kathleen O’Connor, Barbara Brown Taylor, and Haruko
Ward are lead teachers for the Introductory Seminar, November 9-20, 2009.
These gifted teachers together bring wonderful resources for renewing ministry
in the church of Jesus Christ.
For more information see details below or contact Charlie Rayna Director of Advanced Studies, Columbia
Theological Seminary, P.O. Box 520, 701 S. Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA
30031, 404-687-4534, AdvancedStudies@CTSnet.edu or www.CTSnet.edu
The introductory course for the Doctor of Ministry degree in Christian Spirituality
provides students with the opportunity to explore God’s relationship to persons,
the community of faith, and the world, including the ethical and social dimensions
of spirituality. Studies and projects are rooted in congregational life but may be
expanded to include other locations for ministry. The introductory seminar engages
students in a broad study of the history of Christian spirituality, the biblical resources
in Israel’s prayers, the practices of spirituality in the New Testament community, and
the issues of spirituality in a post-enlightenment, post-modern culture. Since this is
an academic course of study leading to a degree, students are invited to bring their
minds to bear more critically on matters of the heart and to gain resources to foster
spiritual renewal not only in the lives of Christian individuals, but also in the lives
of Christian congregations. The instructors plan visits to congregations and other
settings. The two-week intensive course also provides opportunities for personal and
shared practices of spiritual disciplines.
Elective Courses (Students choose six electives during the four-year program)
JANUARY 11 – 22, 2010 (You may choose one)
Intercultural Readings and Interpretations of the Old Testament
Kathleen O’Connor
Prayer
Martha Moore-Keish
Pastoral Theology of Good and Evil
Pamela Cooper-White
JULY 6 – 16, 2010
History of Western Christian Spirituality
Catherine González
DOCTOR OF MINISTRY PROGRAM
The program requires completion of 36 semester hours over a three- to four-year period. Course
work and research focus on the student’s individual needs and interests. Students are active church
leaders who typically use continuing education leave to complete degree requirements. Columbia
also offers the Doctor of Ministry in Gospel and Culture, in Church and Ministry, and in Church
Planting and Transformation.
INFORMATION e-mail AdvancedStudies@CTSnet.edu
Office of Advanced Studies phone 404-687-4534
Columbia Theological Seminary www.ctsnet.edu
P. O. Box 520
Go to Prospective Students
Decatur, GA 30031 > Degree Programs
> Program Descriptions
> D.Min.
Columbia is a seminary of the Presbyterian Church (USA).
What makes D.Min. studies at Columbia Seminary special?
• A three- to four-year, 36 semester-hour program for active
church leaders ready to use available continuing education leave
for the best in D.Min. studies.
• Faculty committed to teaching intensive, two-week-long
graduate-level elective courses just for D.Min. students.
• A supervised ministry practicum and final research project in
your place of ministry.
• Individual, specialized advisement for your research project
from expert faculty.
• Comfortable guest rooms and an optional meal plan while
you’re on campus; 24-hour computer lab and wireless Internet access.
• Colleagues in ministry who become your friends during your
program of study.
• In addition to Christian Spirituality, Columbia offers three other
D.Min. approaches designed to focus your coursework and research
according to your needs and interests:
CHURCH PLANTING AND TRANSFORMATION
Preparing leaders for planting new ministries and transforming
congregations—with the church as a fundamental instrument of
God’s mission in the world.
Introductory Seminar July 6 – 17, 2009
CHURCH AND MINISTRY
Guided analysis of student’s ministry with a primary focus on the ministry
and mission of the local congregation.
Introductory Seminar
September 14 – 16, October 12 – 14,
November 9 – 11, and December 7 – 9, 2009
GOSPEL AND CULTURE
Study of contemporary North American culture with a view toward
effective preaching, teaching, and pastoral care in our post-modern world.
Introductory Seminar June 22 – July 2, 2009, or June 21 – July 2, 2010
WANT TO KNOW MORE? Request a Columbia Theological Seminary catalog
and D.Min. application packet from the Offi ce of Advanced Studies. See contact
information on the other side.
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