1. Global Missions. Since many of our students represent countries and denominations in which the Gospel is advancing, it is important that we provide further perspectives and skills to enhance the growth of the Church in the Majority World. Courses focus on areas such as: world religions, current missiological issues, and urban ministry.
1. Normally, all D. Min. courses are five-unit courses.
2. All 50-level courses are open to D. Min. students.
4. D. Min. students' attendance of 10-level courses is subject to the approval of the instructor.
1. Each course requires 30 clock hours for lecture, evaluation, and discussion.
2. An assigned reading of no less than 2,100 pages to be completed before or after attending the classroom session.
3. A project growing out of the reading and class work, leading to a final written report of no less than 30 pages is required for evaluation.
1. An applicant must be an ordained pastor with a minimum of three years of experience in pastoral ministry.
2. A Master of Divinity degree from an accredited institution, or its equivalent.
Completed all course requirements with minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B), and with no grade below a "B-" counting toward the degree.
Successfully written and defended his/her project dissertation and finalized the format of the dissertation to the satisfaction of the librarian.
Settled all financial obligations with ITS Administrative Office.
Completed all requirements for the degree within five years from the time of matriculation. A fee of $100 per quarter will be charged for extension granted for the completion of the project dissertation beyond the fifth year.
Failure to obtain an extension beyond the prescribed study period (five years) will be considered withdrawal from the program.