Master of Theological Studies (MTS) to Doctor of Ministry (DMin)

MTS - Required Courses

Master of Theological Studies Core - 27 Hours

1. SEM 5000

   Introduction to Seminary Education

   As published: “Introduction to Seminary Education 0 credit hour(s).”
2. BTI 5100

   Hermeneutics

   As published: “Hermeneutics 3 credit hour(s).”
3. EVA 5150

   Disciplemaking: Personal Evangelism and Discipleship

   As published: “Disciplemaking: Personal Evangelism and Discipleship 3 credit hour(s).”
4. MIS 5100

   Christian Missions: Principles and Practice

   As published: “Christian Missions: Principles and Practice 3 credit hour(s).”
5. THE 6110

   Christian Theology I

   As published: “Christian Theology I 3 credit hour(s).”
6. THE 6120

   Christian Theology II

   As published: “Christian Theology II 3 credit hour(s).”
7. HIS 5130

   Baptist History: Identity, Heritage, and Polity

   As published: “Baptist History: Identity, Heritage, and Polity 3 credit hour(s).”

   or: HTH 7800 - History of Baptist Theology 3 credit hour(s).
8. PRS 6100

   Bible Exposition I: Hermeneutics and Preparation

   As published: “Bible Exposition I: Hermeneutics and Preparation 3 credit hour(s).”

   or: CED 6300 - Bible Exposition for Ministry to Women I 3 credit hour(s).
9. ETH 5100

   Introduction to Christian Ethics

   As published: “Introduction to Christian Ethics 3 credit hour(s).”

   or: PHI 5100 - Christian Philosophy: Worldview, Western Thought, and Apologetics 3 credit hour(s).
10. BTI 6600

    Old Testament Theology

    As published: “Old Testament Theology 3 credit hour(s).”

    or: BTI 6700 - New Testament Theology 3 credit hour(s).
11. OR Select one course with the THE prefix (6000-level or above). 3 credit hours.

    Not resolved to a course

Specialty Selectives - 18 Hours

Graduate Selectives (6)

1. MTS Selective 1 (3hrs) - Any Graduate level elective (5000, 6000, or 7000 level courses)

   Not resolved to a course
2. MTS Selective 2 (3hrs) - Any Graduate level elective (5000, 6000, or 7000 level courses)

   Not resolved to a course

DMin Selectives (12)

1. MTS Selective 3 (3hrs) - Any DMin Intensive Seminar (8000 level)

   Not resolved to a course
2. MTS Selective 4 (3hrs) - Any DMin Intensive Seminar (8000 level)

   Not resolved to a course
3. MTS Selective 5 (3hrs) - Any DMin Intensive Seminar (8000 level)

   Not resolved to a course
4. MTS Selective 6 (3hrs) - Any DMin Intensive Seminar (8000 level)

   Not resolved to a course

M.T.S. Research Thesis Project - 3 Hours

1. IND 7521

   MTS Research Project

   As published: “MTS Research Project 3 credit hour(s).”

Note

DMin Core - 19 Hours

Program Orientation Workshop - 1 Hour

1. DMN 8160

   DMN Program Orientation Workshop

   As published: “DMN Program Orientation Workshop 1 credit hour(s).”
   1

Integrative Theology Workshops - 5 Hours

1. DMN 8170

   Integrative Theology Workshop

   As published: “Integrative Theology Workshop 2 credit hour(s).”
2. DMN 8161

   The Minister as Person and Professional

   As published: “The Minister as Person and Professional 3 credit hour(s).”

Project Design Workshop - 3 Hours

1. DMN 8141

   Project Design Workshop

   As published: “Project Design Workshop 3 credit hour(s).”

Ministry Project and Report - 6 Hours

1. DMN 8151

   Ministry Project and Project Report Writing I

   As published: “Ministry Project and Project Report Writing I 3 credit hour(s).”
2. DMN 8152

   Ministry Project and Project Report Writing II

   As published: “Ministry Project and Project Report Writing II 3 credit hour(s).”
   3

Contextualized Learning Experience - 4 Hours

1. DMN 8111

   Contextualized Learning Experience I

   As published: “Contextualized Learning Experience I 2 credit hour(s).”
2. DMN 8112

   Contextualized Learning Experience II

   As published: “Contextualized Learning Experience II 2 credit hour(s).”

DMin Specialization - Intensive Seminars - 12 Hours

Note

MTS to DMin Degree Plan Total Hours - 64