Doctor of Ministry - Concentrations |
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DOCTOR OF MINISTRY WITH CONCENTRATION IN CHRISTIAN SOCIAL WORK
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| Purpose |
The purpose of the Doctor of Ministry in Christian Social Work is to educate and prepare future Christian leaders who can institute social services, change policies and practices in international communities. Graduates will be research-based practitioners and work in cooperation with Christian organizations and with private, public, and governmental social agencies addressing individual and social needs. |
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| Objectives |
Students will be able to: |
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Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of human resource and delivery systems. |
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Effectively demonstrate competencies in working with individuals of diverse communities. |
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Apply research-based practice knowledge and skills to social service policies related to personal issues, values, and attitudes of target populations. |
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Demonstrate competencies in the application of relationship development through human communication and access systems. |
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Demonstrate knowledge and skills in critical thinking from Biblical perspectives. |
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| Core Courses |
9 Credit Hours (Select 3 courses) |
| BS 801 Biblical Studies |
3 |
| CC 826 Present Issues in Pastoral Counseling |
3 |
| CE 817 Present Issues in Christian Education |
3 |
| CL 812 Spiritual Christian Leadership |
3 |
| MI 816 Mission Perspectives |
3 |
| PT 820 Theology of Ministry |
3 |
| PT 830 Doctoral Practicum in Ministry |
3 |
| SW 800 Social Work and Christian Ministry |
3 |
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| Concentration Courses |
15 Credit Hours (Select 5 courses) |
| SW 800 Social Work and Christian Ministry * |
3 |
| SW 808 Socail Work Practice Research |
3 |
| SW 826 Social Work Policy and Research |
3 |
| SW 839 Data Analysis: Advanced |
3 |
| SW 855 Administration and Management |
3 |
| SW 860 Gerontology |
3 |
| SW 865 Child Welfare |
3 |
| SW 880 Christian/Church Based Social Work: Grant Writing |
3 |
| SW 885 Social Work Education in USA |
3 |
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| Free Electives |
6 Credit Hours |
| Dissertation |
9 Credit Hours |
| RS 805 Dissertation Research Seminar |
3 |
| RS 807 Dissertation |
6 |
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39 |
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