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):
2009-2010
September 13-15 (Retreat)
October 5-6
October 26-27
November 16-17
December 15-16
December 21-22 (Make-Up Days)
January 25-26
February 22-23
March 15-16
April 12-13
May 3-4
May 17-18 (Make-Up Days) |
2010-2011
September 12-14 (Retreat)
October 4-5
October 25-26
November 8-9
December 6-7
December 20-21 (Make-Up Days)
January 24-25
February 14-15
March 7-8
March 28-29
April 25-26
May 9-10 (Make-Up Days) |
