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Doctor of Ministry Candidates Successfully Complete Oral Defenses in Preparation for Graduation

Doctor of Ministry Candidates Successfully Complete Oral Defenses in Preparation for Graduation

May 17, 2023

During the recent Doctoral Council meeting in May 10, the leadership of the Doctor of Ministry (DMin) program assessed the outcomes of the oral defense sessions of nine candidates who are anticipated to graduate in June of this year.

The oral defenses took place from April 17th to April 19th, with three candidates presenting their work each day.

The candidates who participated in the defenses represented a range of ministerial backgrounds, including Mission, Education, Prayer, and Business. Moreover, the subjects of their final papers were diverse, covering topics such as Christian sports fellowship, a Christian teacher’s guide inspired by Charlotte Mason’s philosophy, a Bible study series designed for high school students, and a prayer training manual.

Dr. Tom Cowley, the director of the D.Min. program, expressed satisfaction with this year’s Oral Defenses, which encompassed various projects and contributed to the global service of Olivet’s ministry for Christ.

Following the feedback provided by the doctoral committee, these DMin candidates will incorporate the suggestions into their final papers. It is expected that they will complete the necessary revisions and be prepared for graduation in June.

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First Year D.Min. Students Concludes Theological Foundations and Research

First Year D.Min. Students Concludes Theological Foundations and Research

March 14, 2023

Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) students have just concluded the coursework on Global Theological Foundations for ministry taught by Dr. Donald Tinder, Dean of Zinzendorf School of Doctoral Studies, as well as Doctoral Research and Presentation by Dr. Creighton Marlowe.

The course guides the students to revisit the general concept of theology and doctrines through the overview study of the history of Christianity. After completing the course, D.Min. students are able to develop deep insights based on historical development and reflect on the challenges it poses on churches and the world today.

Through the course, Dr. Tinder believes students will be equipped as biblical scholars and leaders who know how to relate with or approach people from different backgrounds, religions, and denominations with the gospel.

Besides this course, D.Min. students also completed a study on doctoral research which provides students with the methods and materials necessary for adequate and appropriate research for producing a doctor of ministry thesis or project (biblical, theological, historical, missiological, or pastoral/practical).

By finishing assignments such as producing a good thesis statement, webliography, and editing a paper in conformity with the Turabian format, students gained practical experience with writing an academic paper capable of being published.

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