TAS Doctor of Ministry cohorts meet in-person for two weeks each year for three years, and complete at-home work during the rest of the year. Coursework is then followed by a written thesis project that usually takes an additional one to two years. The total program is 30 credits and typically takes four to five years to complete.  

• 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. 

• 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 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. 

• 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.