DMin Syllabi

Here is a list of upcoming  Doctor of Ministry (DMin)  courses. Reading lists or Syllabi will be posted with each course 10-12 weeks before the course starting date. Students must complete the reading before the first day of class, so plan accordingly.
All courses listed are part of the Advanced Ministry Track and any Cohorts with spots available for "non-cohort" students. Courses restricted to Cohorts only will not be shows and syllabi will be distributed by Cohort Mentors directly.
Syllabi can also be found on  Canvas  for students registered in that class.


Communicating Christ In A Secular Age: May 19–23, 2025

Instructor: Dr. J. Walter H. Nilsson, Senior Pastor, Cornerstone Presbyterian Church, Lexington Park, MD
Description: How do communicators communicate sermons and messages that faithfully exposit Scripture while engaging the underlying secular narratives through which their listeners interpret the sermon? How can communicators identify the narratives that shape their hearers (and themselves!)? How can communicators engage these narratives and draw their listeners to Jesus Christ, our ultimate hope? This course equips expositors to engage the false narratives of their own ministry context with the hope that is only found in Jesus Christ.
Syllabus:

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Engaging the Culture: May 19–23, 2025

Instructors: Dr. Robert Kim, CTS Assoc. Prof. of Applied Theology & Church Planting, and Dr. Mike Park, Assoc. Pastor, Grace Church DC
Description: North America is changing culturally at a rapid pace and the church is often slow to respond. The church is called to be light in the midst of darkness (John 8:12). In this module, we will walk through the call to love our neighbor, social and racial issues, apologetics, politics, and biblically faithful cultural engagement. The module will take place in our nation’s capital engaging with thought leaders around these issues. Meets in New York City, NY
Syllabus:

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The Arts and transcendence for an Immanent Generation: Aug. 4–8, 2025

Instructor: Dr. Mark Meynell, Director (Europe & Caribbean), Langham Preaching
Syllabus: not yet available


Church Planting and Revitalization: Jan. 12–16, 2026

Instructors: Dr. Robert Kim, CTS Assoc. Prof. of Applied Theology & Church Planting, and Dr. Mike Park, Assoc. Pastor, Grace Church DCAs
Syllabus: not yet available


Preaching Christ Cross-Culturally in today’s World: Jan. 20–23, 2026

Instructor: Dr. Thurman Williams, Assistant Professor of Homiletics & Director of Homiletics
Syllabus: not yet available


The Corinthians and the Mess and the Glory of Ministry: Jan. 20–23, 2026

Instructor: Dr. Dan Doriani, Professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology
Syllabus: not yet available

If you have any questions about syllabi, upcoming courses, or anything else related to the Doctor of Ministry, please reach out the  Joel Hathaway, Director of the DMin program.