THE DOCTOR OF
MINISTRY PROGRAM
The
Doctor of Ministry degree program at Hartford Seminary stresses the
reflective practice of ministry, that is, ministry grounded in a
practical theology that grows out of an understanding of the social
context in which it occurs. The program seeks to provide opportunities
for broadened perspectives on ministry that come through the shared
wisdom of diverse colleagues and faculty and study in a variety of
disciplines. Drawing on the tradition of “congregational studies”
pioneered by the Seminary’s Hartford Institute for Religion
Research,
the program invites students who work in many different ministry
settings – such as denominational agencies, religious orders,
faith-based social service agencies, or chaplaincies, as well as
congregations – to explore the human and cultural dynamics of
ministry. Recognizing that all ministry happens in a multifaith world,
the program also provides the opportunity to engage in study with the
faculty of the Seminary’s Duncan Black Macdonald Center for the Study
of Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations.
Since
the degree is based on concrete practice and reflection, candidates for
the degree are expected to remain in a recognized form of ministry for
the duration of the program.
D.Min.
Schedule (Monday Colleague Seminars and Tuesday Electives):
2007-2008
September 16-18 (Retreat)
October 8-9
October 29-30
November 12-13
December 10-11
December 17-18 (Make-Up Days)
January 28-29
February 11-12
March 3-4
March 31 - April 1
April 28-29
May 12-13 (Make-Up Days) |
2008-2009
September 14-16 (Retreat)
October 6-7
October 27-28
November 17-18
December 8-9
December 15-16 (Make-Up Days)
January 26-27
February 9-10
March 2-3
March 30-31
April 27-28
May 11-12 (Make-Up Days) |
