Description
This course consists of two themes: the wider science and religion debate and the distinctives of a Doctor of Ministry degree. As a primary introduction to the program, the seminar is designed to review the purpose of the degree, the writing and research guidelines, and how to plan and prepare to set aside the time necessary to do adequate research and writing. Included in the course will be methodologies, critical thinking, action-reflection modalities, understanding and incorporating case studies, theological improvisation, theological imagination, auto-ethnography, qualitative research, narrative inquiry, narrative writing, and pastoral portfolio as part of the repertoire of what serves to strengthen the degree and entire seminar structure. Secondarily, the seminar will provide an introduction to the science-religion dialogue: why is it dialogue; who is involved; where is it done; how is it done and a brief review of the history of the science-religion dialogue; what is science; wh