Doctor of Ministry 3 Year Program Layout

YEAR ONE

Overture I: Seattle (8) credits Overture I is the gateway course into BGU.  In this two-week course, students are introduced to perspectives on leadership and spiritual resources for the transformational leader. The course is convened at the Seattle campus. Overture II: International (8) credits The international Overture introduces the student to the nature and mission of the church and to global theological issues in an international urban setting. Overture II is typically convened in Asia, Philippines, India or Africa.

YEAR TWO

GENERAL LIST                                                CONCENTRATION       (16) Credits                                                            (16) Credits        Elective Concentration Elective Concentration Elective Concentration Independent Study Elective/Independent Study Students may either complete these four courses in a concentration or they can simply complete four electives or independent studies. Each concentration allows one elective or independent study to complete the 32 credits of course work prior to the Dissertation/Doctoral Project.

YEAR THREE

Dissertation/Doctoral Project (8) credits