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Originally Posted by Marrow Man But Ben is specifically talking about the chaplains D. Min. program. I cannot speak to that, except to say that I am not overly impressed with what I've read of the D.Min. program (the general program at least) at Erskine (the worship D.Min. program being a notable difference). I can see why certain types might not gripe, as they would not be "forced" to take certain classes that would outside of their non-Reformed traditions. Plus, the profs in that program are not the same as in the D.Min. program. | Tim, you bring up a good point: My only "exposure" to a/the and DMin program at Erskine has been word of mouth from the various army chaplains I've met. I grant that it is highly probable that the DMin program oriented towards chaplains takes into account the high degree of theological diversity within the chaplaincy and then finds away to provide an education while stepping on as few toes as possible. So it is entirely possible that a non-chaplain oriented program could be entirely different. |
Another possibility is that if chaplains are receiving credit for military training and the military is paying for the DMin then the chaplains might not care about differences in theology or the like.
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Just received a reply from the school.
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Originally Posted by SBTS Admin Counselor
What are the requirements? Are they any different than the
traditional PhD?
The requirements for the modular format are identical to the traditional format.
Do I have to be currently serving in ministry to apply?
No…Because the PhD is a research degree, it is not a requirement that you be serving in vocational ministry. You may even complete the degree in residence, but simply completing the seminars in a modular format.
How long is the didactic portion?
It will consist of eight course seminars (4 in major, and usually 2 in each minor), 2 research seminars, and 2 research language requirements. Typically, the format is arranged to finish the coursework in 2 years and then write your dissertation after comprehensive exams.
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