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Frequently Asked Questions
SPRING 2017
Prepared by the Office of Admissions
Northeastern Seminary
Doctor of Ministry Program Orientation Guide
Table of Contents
Frequently Asked Questions ........................................................................................................... 3
Seminary Staff and Faculty Directory ............................................................................................. 5
Campus Resources at Seminary and RWC ...................................................................................... 6
The Learning Center ........................................................................................................................ 9
Emergency Policies ....................................................................................................................... 10
Housing and Hotel Information ................................................................................................... 11
Local Restaurants .......................................................................................................................... 12
Degree Requirements and Class Timeline .................................................................................... 13
Course Checklist - D. Min. ............................................................................................................. 14
Academic Advising ........................................................................................................................ 15
Seminary Writing Guidelines ........................................................................................................ 16
Tips for Avoiding Plagiarism .......................................................................................................... 18
Student Update Form ................................................................................................................... 19
For answers to any further questions not available in this guide,
visit www.nes.edu or call us at 585.594.6800.
Welcome to Northeastern Seminary’s Doctor of Ministry program!
We are delighted that you have chosen to invest in your ministry and enrich your spiritual journey with us. It is our hope that this guide will answer some questions you may have about starting the program, including what resources are available to you. If any further
questions arise, please do not hesitate to contact our office at 585.594.6802.
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Academic Support Who is available to help me with questions about grades, registration, and advising?
The Northeastern Seminary intranet is the instant academic resource for all students. Course websites offered through the Course Management System (CMS), R-Serve (grades and unofficial transcripts can be accessed and official transcripts ordered - financial statements and other pertinent information can also be found here), course syllabi, forms, registration calendars and all things related to being a student at Northeastern Seminary are accessible through the Seminary intranet. To log on, use network login and
password provided by IT Services. For help logging in or using the Seminary intranet, contact ITS at 585.594.6898, or view their online training here.
After referring to resources on the Seminary intranet, Faith Sharp in the academic services office can be contacted with any further questions at [email protected].
Where do I obtain phone numbers if I need to contact someone (i.e. professors, financial aid, student records, bookstore, etc.)?
For the name and address of a faculty or staff member, refer to the Seminary Directory on the following page or use the online directory. Individual professors’ contact information is also listed on course syllabi.
Is there help available for writing my papers?
The Learning Center offers assistance to any students who wish to improve their writing skills. Personal
assistance and open writing labs are available to all Seminary students. The Learning Center can also assist students with learning disabilities or academic difficulties. Call 585.594.6270 for more information or to set up an appointment while on campus. Seminary Writing Guidelines for doctoral students are posted to the course sites and can be found on the Seminary intranet. For additional assistance with theological writing and Chicago style, please contact Faith Sharp in academic services to connect you to a consultant.
Financial Aid & Student Accounts What are my financial aid options (grants/loans)?
Residents of the U.S. must complete the FAFSA application online (www.fafsa.ed.gov) before any aid can be disbursed. Outside of Seminary, several scholarship and loan options are available to students through churches, denominations, and other organizations—for more information, visit here. Additionally, an interest-free monthly tuition payment option is available with Nelnet at: http://www.mycollegepaymentplan.com/nesdmin.
Who is the best person to call in reference to my student financial account?
For all billing questions, please call Paul Renter in the Office of Student Accounts, 585.594.6461. For questions regarding financial aid, contact Steve Field at 585.594.6391 after you complete your FAFSA.
How is the scholarship money applied to my student account?
Any scholarship money awarded by the seminary is applied on a per-semester basis; more information about your scholarship can be found in your financial award letter. Scholarships from outside agencies should be sent to the seminary for deposit in your account.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Support Who helps me with IT problems with the Seminary intranet, password logins, and web site?
Contact the Roberts/Seminary Information Technology department at 585.594.6898, or find additional information here.
How do I gain access to the computer lab when I am on campus during the residencies?
You will be issued a Seminary ID card which will open the computer lab door. Simply swipe the card through the reader to the left of the entrance.
Student Life
Where are the Seminary announcements and events posted?
The seminary uses the Seminary intranet, the biweekly newsletter NEwSPoint, and your seminary e-mail account as the primary modes of contact to students. When you are on campus, you will typically find announcements, events, and job openings posted on the white boards in the classrooms.
What is the All-Seminary Retreat and when does it occur?
The All-Seminary Retreat is an important annual event in the life of the seminary. It is the one time during the academic year when all NES students, staff, faculty and administrators have the opportunity to be in one place, and intentionally step out of their normal routines to enjoy the presence of God and one another. All NES students are expected to participate in the annual retreats during their seminary tenures. Students will have a required assignment related to the ASR during each BHT CORE course that occurs during the fall semester. Other courses may also have class assignments related to retreat participation.
Who do I contact in reference to my class registration and grades?
You can access R-Serve (which gives you registration and grading information) through the Seminary intranet, as stated above. Directions to R-Serve are listed in your technology manual in the Student Services section. Registration for classes for the following semesters occurs during residency weeks. Contact Academic Support at 585.594.6623 with any questions.
Parking How do I get a parking permit?
You can apply for a parking permit here. It will be given to you when you arrive for your first residency.
Where can I park on campus? Your parking permit specifies the parking lots available for use by Lot Letter (A - Roberts Hall/Carpenter Hall, C - Smith Science Center, and F - Voller Athletic Center).
How often do I need to reapply for parking?
Your parking permit is valid for one academic year (August- July). You will be contacted by the Security Office when renewal time is near.
…any more questions?
Call 585.594.6800 or Email us at [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
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Administration/Staff
Bennett, Lisa Associate Vice President for Communication and Enrollment [email protected] or 585.594.6804 Erickson, Marilyn Coordinator of Academic Planning [email protected] or 585.594.6497 Gibbons, Bill Admissions Liaison and Retention Coordinator [email protected] or 585.594.6826 Gilluly, Maria Communication and Events Coordinator [email protected] or 585.594.6420 Matthews, Caleb Director of Recruitment [email protected] or 585.594.6832 Murray, Cheryl Admissions Assistant and Front End Specialist [email protected] or 585.594.6802 Scott, Harold Recruitment Counselor, D.Min. Program Scott [email protected] or 585.594.6802 Sharp, Faith Academic Services, Project Technician [email protected] or 585.594.6623 Woodard, Kym Assistant to the Vice President and Dean [email protected] or 585.594.6807
Faculty Cullum, Dr. Douglas Vice President and Dean Professor of Historical and Pastoral Theology [email protected] or 585.594.6331 Gerhardt, Dr. Elizabeth Professor of Theology and Social Ethics [email protected] or 585.594.6607 Grimm, Dr. Nelson Director of Field Education and Professor of Applied Theology [email protected] or 585.594.6068 Letterman, Rev. Dr. Rebecca Associate Professor of Spiritual Formation [email protected] or 585.594.6572
McCaulley, Rev. Esau Assistant Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity [email protected] or 585.594.6800 Middleton, J.Richard Professor of Biblical Worldview and Exegesis [email protected] or 585.594.6971 Sykora, Josef Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program and Assistant Professor of Biblical Interpretation [email protected] or 585.594.6820
Adjunct faculty contact information is listed on applicable course syllabi.
Seminary Staff and Faculty Directory
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Standard office hours on campus are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Seminary Offices Switchboard 585.594.6800
Academic Support Office ......................................... ……………585.594.6623 Contact: Faith Sharp Help with registration forms, schedules, graduation requirements, and Course Management System
** Please note: Students can access course syllabi, registration forms and schedules, personal
online hard drive, grades, unofficial transcripts, and calendars by accessing the Seminary intranet at https://intranet.nes.edu/. Students are urged to visit this site to retrieve this information using their RWC Intranet username and password. Contact IT at 585.594.6898 for login assistance.
Admissions Office ..................................................... ……………585.594.6802 Contact: Cheryl Murray New student questions, entry requirements, proof of enrollment verification, changes to student addresses or contact information
Alumni Affairs ............................................................ …………...585.594.6415 Contact: Kirk Kettinger Bookstore ........................................................ …………………..….585.594.6140 Contact: Darren Walton
Voller Athletic Center, Upper Level
Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Buy books, Seminary shirts, decals, and promotional items. Selected Seminary gear is also available by contacting the communication office at 585.594.6420
Campus Safety ................................................ ………………………585.594.7777 Contact: Tracy Davis
Voller Athletic Center, Upper Level
On-call for emergencies 24 hours a day ID cards, parking hang tags, and ticketing
Career Services ............................................... ……………………….585.594.6540 Contact: Mary Flaherty
Rinker Community Service Center (Student Services suite)
Job listings, resume writing assistance, career fairs and advisement, and alumni networking events.
Cashier ........................................................…………………….585.594.6433 Contact: Susan D’Ambrosio
Rinker Community Service Center, Lower Level
Chapels………………………………………………………………………………….585.594.6807 Contact: Kym Woodard D.Min. students are welcome to attend Seminary chapels that are part of the Master’s level curriculum when in the Rochester area—they are held four times each semester; for availability check
the Seminary intranet or contact academic services for dates and times
Campus Resources
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Communication, Publications, and Marketing .... ……………585.594.6804 Contact: Lisa Bennett
Cultural Life Center Series …………………………………………………585.594.6230 Contact Dave Dunn
Student discounts available for cultural events on campus. Visit Cultural Life Center for schedules.
Events at the Seminary ............................................ ……………585.594.6420 Contact Maria Gilluly Details and registration for All-Seminary retreat, Conference on Ministry, and McCown Symposium
Financial Aid & Student Accounts ............... ……… Financial Aid: 585.594.6150 Contact: Steve Field
Rinker Community Service Center, Lower Level Student Accounts: 585.594.6461 Contact: Paul Renter
Financial aid counseling Get answers to questions regarding your bill Loan, scholarships and grants Discuss payment plans
Health Services ............................................... ………………………585.594.6360 Contact: Blandine Burks
Voller Athletic Center, Upper Level
ALL students (regardless of age) must complete the meningococcal declination form. All non-traditional and graduate students who are considered full-time students are eligible to enroll in a health insurance plan offered through E. J. Smith and Associates. More information is available by accessing www.ejsmith.com. Completion of the immunization forms provided in your acceptance packet (call the health office for new copies), are required prior to registering for courses. All students born after 1-1-57 must show verification of measles, mumps, and rubella vaccinations to satisfy New York state requirements.
Housing ....................................................................... ……………585.594.6807 Contact: Kym Woodard To reserve housing for residencies in January and June
Information Technology Services ……………………………………..585.594.6898 Contact: Patrick Glantz
Anderson Building
Setting up accounts, printer and internet connectivity support
Campus Internet program help and training (intranet, R-Serve, Course Management Systems)
Software training Intranet and campus network administration
Learning Center .............................................. ……………………….585.594.6270 Contact: LeeAnn Dunn
B. Thomas Golisano Library, Lower Level
Individual learning skills enhancement and tutoring Reading and writing assistance
Library – B. Thomas Golisano Library..................................585.594.6280 Mon-Thurs 8:00 a.m. – midnight Friday 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday 2:00 p.m. – midnight
For research assistance contact Brian Sullivan at (607)661-8871 or [email protected] A 24-hour computer lab is available to all students with an ID card A private research room has been designed for graduate students. Click here to read the policy
regarding room use An interlibrary loan program is available to receive material from additional librariesA Regional
Campus Resources
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Library Access Card allows NES students to borrow materials from other area colleges
Registration Office ......................................... ……………………….585.594.6220 Contact: Carol Balcerak
Rinker Community Service Center, Lower Level (Student Services suite)
Graduation requirements Transcript requests
Roberts Wesleyan College Switchboard .... ……………………….585.594.6000
Rinker Community Service Center, Lower Level (Student Services suite)
Parking ………………………………………………………………………………….585.594.7777 Contact: Tracy Davis You may use the Roberts Hall Lot (off Orchard Street) or Smith Science Center Lot (off Buffalo Road). Once you have completed and submitted the parking permit form, you will be issued a parking pass. Please refer to the parking instructions on the Campus Security section of the RWC website.
Student Retention .................................................... ……………585.594.6826 Contact: Bill Gibbons
Voller Athletic Center ………………………………………………………..585.594.6290 Free membership for Rochester graduate students (registered for 6 credits or more), $30 per semester for a family membership
Weather/Seminary Closing Information …………………………585.594.6999
Press #5 for an Seminary recorded message regarding the emergency situation If you would like to receive text messages in the event of a campus emergency, please follow these quick steps: Using your cell phone: Enter 292929 as the TEXT Address. In the body of the TEXT Enter 5946260. You will receive a text back acknowledging your membership into our texting community.
Campus Resources
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Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
The Northeastern Seminary faculty feels a strong moral and ethical responsibility to help all students reach their educational goals; therefore, the Learning Center provides a variety of services for all students. These services include study skills workshops, personal assistance, peer tutoring, study groups, and access to resource materials. Any student who desires assistance is eligible for support designed to meet his/her specific academic needs. In addition, academic accommodations are available to eligible students with documented disabilities.
RWC/Seminary faculty takes seriously the legal obligation to assure that equal educational
opportunities are provided to persons with disabilities. Therefore, the faculty of Seminary encourages all students, including those with documented disabilities, to use academic support services and accommodations that are appropriate to their specific needs. The purpose of these accommodations is to ensure all students an equal opportunity to learn and succeed. If you have a disability that has been professionally documented and believe you may need some academic support services, please take the following steps:
1. Contact the Learning Center (585.594.6270) to arrange an appointment to meet with the Coordinator of Services for Students with Disabilities in order to determine what accommodations are appropriate for you in your current situation. It is your responsibility to request these accommodations in a timely manner.
2. Send a copy of your latest and most complete documentation, including evaluations, to the Learning Center. Current, professional documentation of your disability is essential for determining what assistance you may be eligible to receive.
3. Make sure the classes you have scheduled for the semester are realistic and reasonable for you by discussing them with your advisor and the Learning Center faculty.
We are looking forward to working with you. We encourage you to seek assistance as needed, work hard, and expect to succeed. Other students have been successful and you can be too.
Services Available for Students with Disabilities
If you are in need of academic accommodations for a course, please notify the instructor and the Learning Center upon admission to the program. Later notification may delay requested accommodations. All accommodations must be approved by the Coordinator of Services for Students with Disabilities (585.594.6270). Northeastern Seminary strives to provide services and accommodations to students with disabilities in order to promote academic growth and enhance their learning environment on campus. Reasonable accommodations are available for students who have a documented disability. Disability support is determined based on individual need.
The Learning Center
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Emergency Closing Notification
If it becomes necessary to cancel classes due to weather or emergency, students will be notified here:
Seminary intranet https://intranet.nes.edu/ Online http://www.rochesterhomepage.net/content/closings Radio Rochester, NY 1180 AM—WHAM
100.5 FM—WDVI Telephone Call (585) 594-6999.
Press 5 for Seminary recorded message regarding the emergency situation. Television Rochester, NY Channel 10—WHEC [NBC]
Channel 8—WROC [CBS] Channel 13—WHAM [ABC]
E-mail When conditions allow, students will be sent an e-mail message Text If you would like to receive text messages in the event of a campus emergency:
o Using your cell phone: o Enter 292929 as the TEXT Address. In the body of the TEXT Enter 5946260. o You will receive a text confirming your membership into our texting
community
Policy and Procedure for Emergency Student Loan Fund
Purpose: The purpose of this loan fund is to assist Northeastern Seminary students experiencing short-term personal financial crisis. How “short-term personal financial crisis” is defined: A “short-term financial crisis” is defined but not limited to monies needed for emergency car repairs, gas or electric bills, groceries, a medical emergency, travel to see a sick or dying parent, spouse or child. Procedure:
1. Contact the assistant to the vice president and dean to request a Loan Request Form. 2. Loan Request Form will be reviewed and approved by the vice president. 3. Student submits a plan of action for repayment. 4. Student will be given a reminder that the Emergency Student Loan Fund is a loan and must be
repaid within 90 days. If an extension is needed, the seminarian must complete an extension form. 5. Loans not paid by the end of the current semester or quarter will be added to the student bill. 6. No interest will be charged for loans paid on time.
Disbursement of Funds:
1. Once a loan is approved, a check will be sent within 3 days. 2. The maximum loan amount is $300.00.
Emergency Policies
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This list of bed and breakfasts, hotels, and guesthouses in the Rochester area was updated 2016. Rates are subject to change. Visit our website for the most up-to-date list. Please contact Kym Woodard at 594-6807 with any questions.
Hotel/Lodging Name Address Cost per night Phone
Adams Basin Inn B&B http://www.adamsbasininn.com/
425 Washington St. Adams Basin, NY 14410
$115 - $145 8 mi (13 mins.)
(888) 352-3999
Beautiful Valley Guesthouse B&B http://beautifulvalley.net/
68 Main St Scottsville, NY 14546
$120 – $145 8.5 mi (15 mins.)
(585) 889-9730
The Edward Harris House http://www.edwardharrishouse.com/
35 Argyle St Rochester, NY 14607
$179- $225 16.74 mi (22 mins.)
(585) 473-9752 (844) 275-8475
Fairfield Inn 1200 Brooks Ave
Rochester, NY 14624 $144 - $169
9.5 mi (14 mins.) (585) 529-5000 (866) 237-5979
Genesee Country Inn http://geneseecountryinn.com/
948 George St Mumford, NY 14511
$140 - $220 11.65 mi (19 mins.)
(585) 538-2500
Hampton Inn & Suites 20 Clay Road
Rochester, NY 14623 $129 - $169
14.27 mi (18 mins.) (585) 575-1300
Holiday Inn Airport 911 Brooks Ave
Rochester, NY 14624 $119 - $169
9.4 mi (15 mins.) (585) 328-6000 (800) 465-4329
Holiday Inn Express 1635 W. Ridge Rd
Rochester, NY 14615 $99 - $139
13.94 mi (17 mins.) (585) 663-8400
Marriott Hotel Rochester Airport
1890 West Ridge Road Rochester, NY 14615
$139 - $224 10.9 mi (15 mins.)
(585) 225-6880
Microtel Inn and Suites 3258 Chili Ave
Rochester, NY 14624 $60 - $85
4.61 mi (8 mins.) (585) 889-5690
428 Mt Vernon B&B 428 Mt Vernon Ave
Rochester, NY 14620 $125 - $140
16.17 mi (22 mins.) (800) 836-3159
Residence Inn Rochester 500 Paddy Creek Circle Rochester, NY 14615
$150 - $270 11.0 mi (16 mins.)
(585) 865-2090
Radisson Riverside Hotel 120 East Main St Rochester, NY 14604
$119 - $169 14.13 mi (18 mins.) (585)-546-6400
Victorian B&B (Brockport) http://www.victorianbandb.com/
320 S Main St Brockport, NY 14420
$80 - $120 12.55 mi (21 mins.)
(585) 637-7519
The White Farm B&B http://thewhitefarm.com/
854 White Farm Brockport, NY 14420
$75 - $95 15.62 mi (26 mins.)
(585) 637-0459
Roberts Wesleyan College guest apartment rates (option for June residency only): $55.00/daily, $375.00/weekly, $1300.00/monthly Contact Alison Strange or Kendra Martone at RWC 585.594.6963
Housing and Hotel Information
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These North Chili restaurants are within walking distance:
China King (take out) 4390 Buffalo Rd 585-594-3333
North Chili Family Restaurant 4405 Buffalo Rd 585-594-8877
Dunkin Donuts 3249 Union St. 585-594-2114
Salvatore’s Pizza 4165 Buffalo Road 585-594-5555
Jitters Café 4357 Buffalo Rd 585-594-3922
Subway 4369 Buffalo Road 585-617-3128
Mark’s Pizzeria (delivers) 4390 Buffalo Rd 585-594-2100
Tim Horton’s 4380 Buffalo Rd 585-594-5065
The following are all located within 3 miles of campus:
Agatina’s Restaurant 2967 Buffalo Road Rochester, NY 14624 585-426-0510
Palermo’s Sub Station 910 Elmgrove Road Rochester, NY 14624
Applebee’s 2120 Chili Avenue Rochester, NY 14624 585.426.7630
Pixley’s (Greek & Mexican) 2235 Buffalo Road Rochester, NY 14624 585-247-1690
Bill Gray’s (American cuisine) 2987 Buffalo Road Rochester, NY 14624 585-247-3940
Rohrbach’s Brewing Company 3859 Buffalo Road Rochester, NY 14624 585-594-9800
Calabria Italian Restaurant 250 Pixley Road Rochester, NY 14624 585-247-7770
Yianni’s Steak & Seafood 120 Pixley Road Rochester, NY 14624 585-426-1900
Panera Bread 1501 Howard Road Rochester, NY 14624 585-426-4020
*Please note: Major fast food chain locations excluded from this list.
Local Restaurants
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(*For typical Cohort 17 student beginning Spring 2017)
Spring 2017
April 18-September 1, 2017
Orientation Retreat: DMIN 852
Calling and Vocation (3)
Residency: June 13-15, 2017
Week 2: DMIN 890 (Elective)
(COM Course) (3)
Residency: June 19-23, 2017
Fall 2017
October 2, 2017-March 2, 2018
Week 1: DMIN 855
Theological Foundations for Ministry (3)
Residency: January 8-12, 2018
DMIN 860A – Research Methodology – I (1)
Week 2: DMIN 882 (Elective)
Developing Healthy Spiritual Communities (3)
Residency: January 15-19, 2018
Required Dissertation Workshop/Colloquium:
Friday-January 12, 2018 1-3 p.m.
Spring 2018
April 9-August 24, 2018
Week 1: DMIN 865
Scriptural Foundations for Ministry (3)
Residency: June 11-15, 2018
DMIN 860B – Research Methodology – II (1)
Week 2: DMIN 890 (Elective)
(COM Course) (3)
Residency: June 18-22, 2018
Required Dissertation Workshop/Colloquium:
Friday-June 15, 2018 1-3 p.m.
Fall 2018
October 1, 2018-March 1, 2019
Week 1: DMIN 875
Spirituality for Ministry (3)
Residency: January 14-18, 2019
DMIN 860C – Research Methodology – III (1)
Week 2: DMIN 872 (Elective)
Biblical Theology of Leadership (3)
Residency: January 21-25, 2019
Required Dissertation Workshop/Colloquium:
Friday-January 18, 2019 1-3 p.m.
Spring 2019
April 1-August 23, 2019
Week 1: DMIN 885
Transformational Leadership (3)
Residency: June 10-14, 2019
Week 2: DMIN 890 (Elective)
(COM Course) (3)
Residency: June 17-21, 2019
Required Dissertation Workshop/Colloquium:
Friday-June 14, 2019 1-3 p.m.
Fall 2019
September 30-February 28, 2020
DMIN 910
Dissertation (6)
(May be taken only after completion of all other
courses.)
Commencement: May 16, 2020
**Students who wish to move through the program at a slower pace should consult with their advisor about timing and flow of coursework.
Degree Requirements and Class Timeline
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Course Number Course Title Crds Credits Grade Course Offered
Orientation Course: Required
DMIN 852NE Calling & Vocation 3
Total Credits Orientation Courses 3 0
Foundation Courses: All Required
DMIN 855NE Theological Foundations for Ministry 3
DMIN 865NE Scriptural Foundations for Ministry 3
DMIN 875NE Spirituality for Ministry 3
DMIN 885NE Transformational Leadership 3
Total Credits Foundation Courses 12 0
Support Courses: Minimum 4 Required
DMIN 862NE Critical Issues in Contemporary Church Communities & Post-modern Society 3
DMIN 872NE Scriptural Models for Leadership 3
DMIN 882NE Developing Healthy Spiritual Communities 3
DMIN 890NE Conference on Ministry 3
DMIN 892NE Preaching & Scripture 3
DMIN 895NE Independent Study 3
Total Support Credits 12 0
Other Required Courses
DMIN 860A Research Methods I 1
DMIN 860B Research Methods II 1
DMIN 860C Research Methods III 1
DMIN 910NE Ministry Research Project/Dissertation 6
Total Credits Required Courses 9 0
PROGRAM TOTAL: 36 0
Course Checklist – D.Min. 36 credits
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Program Goals
While enrolled in the Doctor of Ministry program, students should expect to be enriched through:
RELIGIOUS HERITAGE: To provide students with in-depth (doctoral-level) studies in the religious
heritage of the Christian Church
CULTURAL CONTEXT: To provide students with an understanding and appreciation of the
cultural context of ministry, throughout the history of the Church as well as in the 21st century
PERSONAL AND SPIRITUAL FORMATION: To provide opportunities that nurture students’
personal and spiritual development
MINISTERIAL AND PUBLIC LEADERSHIP: To provide experiences that help students to integrate
theory with practice and to cultivate their capacity for leadership within the Church
Requirements for Course Completion
Students who are unable to complete their work for any Seminary course must submit a formal request
to the professor asking for an incomplete grade no later than one week prior to the end of the
semester—incomplete grade request form (complete page 1). Incompletes are only granted when work
is delayed by serious illness or other sufficient reason, and it is the prerogative of the professor to grant
or deny the request.
When an incomplete is granted, the student must submit all incomplete work within the timeframe
established by the professor and no later than the start of the next semester. If incomplete work is not
submitted within the established timeframe, the incomplete grade will be converted to an earned
grade, including a possible “F” grade if that is what was earned, in which case the student will need to
repeat the course.
Graduation Requirements
The following requirements are necessary to receive the Doctor of Ministry degree:
Cumulative grade point average of 3.0
Successful completion and oral defense of a dissertation
Satisfactory completion of all degree requirements in no more than six years after initial matriculation
Academic Advising
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Formatting
1. Set margins 1” at the top and bottom, right and left of your pages
2. Use Times New Roman, 12-point font, double-spaced throughout your text
3. Do not use a cover page on papers, unless specified by professor. All assignments are posted in dropboxes on the Course Management System unless indicated otherwise by your professor.
4. Instead of a cover page, label the first top page, left corner with:
GUIDELINE Your Name Course number, assignment title Date submitted Word Count
EXAMPLE Joan Doe DMIN 890, Dissertation on the Psalms August 26, 2016 Word Count: 3,527
5. Insert page numbers at the bottom center of each page, including the first page
6. Use subheadings to delineate sections of the paper to clarify parts of the assignment you are answering. Set subheadings in bold on the left margin: do not italicize, underline, or change the font size of them.
7. Foreign terms (terms not listed in a common English dictionary) should be italicized the first time you use them in your paper, and thereafter should not be italicized
8. Use of ellipsis dots:
a. Leave a single space before and after three ellipsis dots EXAMPLE: “For God so loved ... that he gave his only begotten son” (John 3:16a)
b. Do not use ellipsis dots at the beginning or ending of quotations EXAMPLE: Not: The Scriptural phrase “... God so loved ...” has become an extremely influential formative dynamic in the American church. Instead: The Scriptural phrase “God so loved” has become an extremely influential formative dynamic in the American church.
9. Direct quotations:
a. Avoid overusing them (paraphrase & cite instead)
10. Block quotations – use (rarely) for long quotes (5+ lines); single-spaced, no quotation marks around them
Writing Guidelines
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11. Citations:
a. Superscript footnote reference numbers in the text of your paper
b. Footnotes should appear at the bottom of the page, indented 5 spaces, using Times New Roman, 10 pt. font. Each footnote should be single-spaced if it is more than one line.
c. Footnotes should be double-spaced in between each footnote.
d. Follow Seminary Quick Reference and Turabian (8th edition) Chicago Style precisely
EXAMPLE (see bottom of page for footnote): Walter Brueggemann identifies “two decisive moves of faith” in the Psalms: the movement of
“relinquishment” and the movement of “surprise.”1
Biblical References
According to the Chicago Manual of Style, the following abbreviations should be used for “exact references to scriptural passages.”
Old Testament
Genesis Gen. 1 Chronicles 1 Chron. Ezekiel Ezek.
Exodus Exod. 2 Chronicles 2 Chron. Daniel Dan.
Leviticus Lev. Ezra Ezra Hosea Hos.
Numbers Num. Nehemiah Neh. Amos Amos
Deuteronomy Deut. Esther Esther Obadiah Obad.
Joshua Josh. Job Job Jonah Jon.
Judges Judg. Psalms Ps. (pl. Pss.) Micah Micah
Ruth Ruth Proverbs Prov. Nahum Nah.
1 Samuel 1 Sam. Ecclesiastes Eccles. Habakkuk Hab.
2 Samuel 2 Sam. Song of Solomon Song of Sol. Zephaniah Zeph.
1 Kings 1 Kings Isaiah Isa. Haggai Hag.
2 Kings 2 Kings Lamentations Lam. Zechariah Zech.
Jeremiah Jer. Malachi Mal.
New Testament
Matthew Matt. Ephesians Eph. Hebrews Heb.
Mark Mark Philippians Phil. James James
Luke Luke Colossians Col. 1 Peter 1 Pet.
John John 1 Thessalonians 1 Thess. 2 Peter 2 Pet.
Acts Acts 2 Thessalonians 2 Thess. 1 John 1 John
Romans Rom. 1 Timothy 1 Tim. 2 John 2 John
1 Corinthians 1 Cor. 2 Timothy 2 Tim. 3 John 3 John
Corinthians 2 Cor. Titus Titus Jude Jude
Galatians Gal. Philemon Philem. Revelation Rev.
1. Walter Brueggemann, The Message of the Psalms: A Theological Commentary (Minneapolis: Augsburg Publishing House, 1984), 21.
Writing Guidelines
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Always provide a bibliographic citation for information you have gleaned from resources other than yourself. You don’t have to provide footnotes for your own brilliant ideas. But you must provide a citation for information that comes from other people. Books, articles, essays, videotapes, interviews, sermons—all must be cited in proper form. Even if you completely restate the information, you must provide the source of information. Otherwise, if you don’t cite your sources, you are implicitly claiming credit for the information contained in statements that have no citation.
If you don’t provide an exact quotation from another source, restate the ideas contained in the quote in your own words. Do not use the exact words of the source, or merely re-arrange the grammar—completely restate the ideas. You must still provide a citation for the source where you got the ideas. This is a matter of intellectual honesty.
When citing a book, article, or essay, in print or electronic form, make certain that the first footnote is a full bibliographic citation. The citation should provide enough information to allow readers to find the original source of the cited information. The best place to get the information for books is the title page and the verso of the title page, found on the left side of the page immediately following the title page. Double- or even triple-check the cited information for accuracy. Inaccurate bibliographic information seriously damages the internal validity of your paper.
When someone provides a resource for you—especially a rare book or hard-to-locate article or even a personal copy or a photocopy of an article (especially one that can’t be located easily)—you can acknowledge his/her help in a footnote. This goes for oral tidbits that can’t be found in published form. For example, an acquaintance in Zarephath, New Jersey, sent me a photocopy of William B. Godbey’s obituary from an October 1920 issue of God’s Revivalist and Bible Advocate. I made it a point to mention his name when I provided the first full citation of the article in my book on Godbey.
You need to properly cite interviews with people—at least their name and the date of the interview, and the person who conducted the interview. For example: Mrs. Francis R. Guy, interview by the author, 3 June 1978. Some folks have written theses with footnotes that cited “anonymous”. When you cite sources who wish to remain anonymous, devise a system to protect their privacy: Code your interviewees with letters, numbers or letter-number combinations. Avoid assigning ‘fake names’—you might inadvertently assign ‘real’ names!
Do not cite information from a source that is in fact a citation of another source, without acknowledging the source where you found it. Do not steal quotations and footnotes from other writers—acknowledge the work that others have done in gathering information. It’s important to tell your readers where you picked up the information. Acknowledge not only the original source, but also the resource where you found the information and its citation.
When you cite primary texts, whether CD-ROM, online, full-text database, edited collection of primary texts, or internet website, e.g. Athanasius’ On the Incarnation, properly cite your source. It is especially important to spell out exactly which edition you are citing—pagination and wording can vary widely among texts, even the same work. There have been numerous editions of Augustine’s City of God, so be certain that you tell your readers which edition you have cited. This is critically important—to neglect this detail can hurt your credibility as a scholar/researcher.
Remember, plagiarism is theft of intellectual property; a failure to provide proper credit for someone else’s ideas. Plagiarism is a form of dishonesty, and is consequently incompatible with a profession of faith in Jesus Christ. Plagiarism is universally scorned by scholars of every theological stripe: liberals, moderates, conservatives, Baptists, Mormons, Buddhists, agnostics–one thread that connects all reputable scholars is their common disdain for plagiarism. Aim for nothing less than the highest standard of integrity when you write your papers– cite your sources and cite them accurately.
Prepared by: Barry W. Hamilton, Ph.D.
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