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project and thesis. Prerequisite: FC 1151 Biblical and Theological Reflection on the Practice of Ministry
or FC 1152 Relational and Vocational Foundations of Ministry of Ministry. Three hours.
DT 1152 Guided Research
Using the literature map developed in DT 1151, students pursue individual research of the precedent
literature pertaining to their thesis topic. The course culminates in writing chapter three of their thesis and
presenting their research findings. Prerequisite: DT 1151 Obstacles and Opportunities in Ministry:
Research Possibilities. Three hours.
DT 1153 Thesis Completion
Students register for DT 1153 after all other coursework has been completed. Each student must complete
their project and pass an oral defense of the completed thesis before their thesis committee. Course is
graded pass/fail. Receiving a failing grade in any two semesters of DT 1153 or DT 1154 will result in
dismissal from the program. Prerequisite: DT 1152 Guided Research. Three hours.
DT 1154 Thesis Continuation
Students who do not complete the thesis in DT 1153 will register for DT 1154 for each subsequent
semester until successful completion of the project and oral defense within program completion time
limits. Course is graded pass/fail. Receiving a failing grade in any two semesters of DT 1153 or DT 1154
will result in dismissal from the program. Prerequisite: DT 1153 Thesis Completion. No credit.
