Doctor's degree Renewal of Church and Community Ministries - Bangor Theological Seminary - Bangor ME

Doctor's degree Renewal of Church and Community Ministries from Bangor Theological Seminary - Bangor ME is a Campus Ph.D Religious Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. The Nature and Purpose of the Program Bangor Theological Seminary offers a three-year Doctor of Ministry program for experienced practitioners in a variety of ministry settings. This advanced professional degree , designed to emphasize a collegial model of practical inquiry and theological reflection with both Seminary faculty and professional peers, seeks to foster the renewal of both congregational and community ministries. The D.Min. program also aims at renewing theological dialogue between the candidate and both local and global academic contexts, as well as integrating theological insight gained through active engagement in practice. Special attention is given to the arts of biblical exegesis, the study of theology, and contemporary ethical perspectives. In addition to on-campus study and regional seminars, Doctor of Ministry candidates engage in study and theological reflection with a team of diverse lay leaders in their ministry context (the Team). The candidate and his or her Team together develop a project in shared ministry. In the third year the candidate and the Team implement the project, which then becomes the focus of the candidate's Doctor of Ministry Report. Religious institutions in the United States and Canada are in the midst of fundamental cultural shifts. This Doctor of Ministry program invites religious leaders in diverse contexts to revisit their calling, take time for disciplined study of recent developments in theology, ministry and cultural studies, enhance their leadership skills, and enjoy a sustained opportunity to work with and learn from colleagues in ministry. Doctor of Ministry candidates are also encouraged to honor their own wisdom as practical theologians, to examine critically their social, cultural and ministry contexts, and to explore new forms of theological education for congregations and communities. View more details on Bangor Theological Seminary . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Religious Studies courses.