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A Doctor of Ministry Cohort

Beginning Summer 2027

How can Christians today better understand the liturgy as a means of cultural engagement and spiritual formation? What does it look like to embody Christ’s countercultural gospel through worship and formation? In this Doctor of Ministry cohort, students will have the opportunity to engage deeply with questions about liturgy, culture, and spiritual formation along with other clergy, lay leaders, and practitioners. This cohort will help you better understand the liturgy, contemporary culture, and how the proclamation of the gospel in Word and Sacrament can bear witness to the transforming power of Christ’s presence in the world.

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Lead Faculty Mentors

The Rev. Dr. Brian Hughes

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Format & Schedule

This doctoral cohort meets for two weeks in-person each year for three years, and students complete at-home work in between in-person residences. The three years of coursework is followed by a written thesis project (approximately 100 pages) that usually takes an additional one to two years. The total program is 30 credits and typically takes four to five years to complete.

Schedule

Year 1: Foundations of Ministry (March 2027-January 2028)

The first year of the cohort focuses on foundational issues in ministry related to gospel, culture, and liturgy. Students will read a variety of texts that introduce critical issues and challenges, and will establish a framework for better understanding the work of cultural apologetics, gospel ministry, and liturgical worship.
In-person residency at Trinity Anglican Seminary: June 7-18, 2027
Pre- and post-residency coursework: Students will read several texts before the in-person residency, which will be used in class discussion. After the residency, students will complete a series of papers and assignments due several months after the conclusion of the residency.

In-person Residency 2: Contexts of Ministry (February 2028–January 2029)

In the second year of the program, students will dive deeper into understanding our current cultural moment, particularly through addressing questions about secularity, postmodernity, and disenchantment. What are the core narratives and creeds of a secular age? What are the fundamental fault lines upon which cultural battles erupt?
In-person residency period TBD

In-person Residency 3: Applications of Ministry (February 2029–August 2029)

In this final year of the cohort, students focus on applying their learnings to particular ministry contexts, with an emphasis on how liturgical theology can inform and shape parish life. Prior to the third residency, students will develop a first draft of a Thesis Proposal, which will be discussed and reviewed during the final residency.
In-person residency period TBD

Thesis Writing: August 2029-May 2031

After the third residency, which concludes with a Thesis Proposal, students will be undertaking their final thesis. A thesis is usually a 100-page paper, which can draw on material from their coursework writing. The Thesis serves as the capstone to their program, drawing together their studies into a clear, well-structured, and well-argued project on their chosen topic.

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