Mixed Methods and Metaphors: Introducing Professional Doctorate Students to the Dissertation Ellen L. Marmon, PhD Professor of Christian Disciplship Asbury Seminary With: James W. Bush, DMin Esther Robles, DMin ABSTRACT This article discusses the unique nature of the professional doctorate and identifies struggles commonly faced by ministry and education leaders who pursue this degree....
Research as Discipleship: Spiritual Formation as the Reason for Professional Doctoral Studies Lee Beach, PhD Associate Professor of Christian Ministry and Director of Ministry Formation McMaster Divinity College Introduction In my supervisory work with doctoral students I always ask them the first time we meet, “why are you doing a doctoral degree?”...
An Exploration of Doctoral Supervision and Engagement Between Professional Doctoral Students and Project Mentors Randall L. Stone, PhD Director, DEdMin and EdD Programs New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary ABSTRACT Faculty supervision is a critical part of any doctoral program, especially during the writing stage. Ninety-six graduates from the New Orleans Baptist...