Winter 2027
Charlotte Campus
Registration for this term will be open from November 1 – December 15, 2026
January 4–8, 2027
Presbyterian Ministry in American Culture
Dr. Don Fortson and Mr. John Muether
DM8335 (RTM)
This class is an introduction to the faith and practice of Presbyterianism in America. The course will trace the historical path of the American Presbyterian family as it has unfolded from the colonial period up to the present day. Emphasis will be placed on major events, movements, controversies, institutions and personalities that have helped shape the contemporary church’s faith. In telling the uniquely American story of Presbyterianism, the course will address the changing culture of the United States and its impact on Presbyterians.
January 18–22, 2027
Church Planting Mission in a Post-Christian Culture
Dr. Dean Faulkner
DM8455 (Elective)
Church and missional engagement are more of a challenge than ever. Church Planting Mission in a Post-Christian Culture is a course for experienced pastors, planters, and planting leaders that both equips pastors for big picture church planting and exposes them to opportunities for Reformed planting. While considering the growing cultural challenges of a post-Christian ethos, leaders will discuss important issues around planting churches such as evangelism culture, leadership development, discipleship and multiplication systems with a goal of building partnerships that get the gospel right, get the gospel out, and that get the gospel into our planting movements.
Orlando Campus
Registration for this term will be open from November 1 – December 15, 2026
January 4–8, 2027
Augustine and the City of God
Dr. Mike Allen
DM8360 (RTM emphasis)
In this course we explore the life and theology of Augustine of Hippo, reflecting particularly on his City of God and the long, varied reception history of this work. We consider how it serves as a guide to engaging in apologetic discussion with non-Christians, whether in antiquity or in contemporary form. We also consider how it guides our public theology and engagement of a host of pastoral challenges. Through exploring this classic text, students grow in their confidence and competence to engage Augustine’s works on their own as a prompt and resource for pastoral theology and leadership today
January 11–15, 2027
Preaching Old Testament Narrative
Dr. John Currid
DM8100 (REP emphasis)
Preaching Old Testament narrative texts is often neglected by the church. The reasons for this neglect are complex and complicated. Part of the problem is the church’s difficulty in seeing the application of OT narrative texts that appear to be so strange and esoteric. In this course, we will focus on the means and methods of preaching OT narrative texts. OT historical narrative can be most challenging and difficult to interpret and to preach, but it can also provide wonderful, in-depth training and theology when appropriately understood.
Online
January 30, 2027 – July 15, 2027
Doctoral Project Research Methodologies
Dr. William A. Ross & Others
DM8990 (Capstone)
This online course will assist the student to understand the required components of the D.Min. Project and to prepare an acceptable Project Proposal within a degree emphasis. As an outcome of the course, students will write the first draft of a Project Proposal with bibliography and be prepared to submit this draft to the D.Min. Committee. Registration for this course will be open from November 1, 2026 – January 15, 2027. (Prerequisite: Must have completed seven D.Min. courses.)
Summer 2027
Charlotte Campus
Registration for this course will be open from April 1 – June 15, 2026
July 5–9, 2027
Preaching the New Testament Use of the Old Testament
Dr. Ben Gladd, Carson The Center for Theological Renewal
DM8225 (REP emphasis)
A study of the how the New Testament uses the Old Testament. This course will provide an overview of the history of interpretation and current issues, a methodology, and the ability to determine how the New Testament writers make use of the Old.
July 19–23, 2027
Grace-Centered Leadership
Dr. Sean Lucas, Independent Presbyterian Church (Memphis)
DM8460 (Elective)
So much leadership material, both secular and religious, focuses on style, technique, and process. While these things are important and should be (and will be) studied, they only make sense within a biblical-theological framework that stress the grand indicatives of God’s grace, which shape all the imperatives of leading. Rightly situated, we will come to the conviction that how we do things is just as important as what we do as leaders.
Orlando Campus
Registration for this course will be open from April 1 – June 15, 2026
July 5–9, 2027
Puritan Theology & Ministry
Dr. Greg Salazar, Christ Our King Presbyterian Church (Charlotte)
DM8325 (RTM emphasis)
The puritans have been affectionately called the “redwood trees” in the forest of church history both for their theological depth and practical spirituality and wisdom. This course will provide a comprehensive overview and in-depth analysis of the theology, piety, and history of the puritans (c.1560-1700). It will introduce students to the major figures, events, and themes that have shaped our understanding of them and apply puritan theology, history, and piety in a pastoral ministry context.
July 19–23, 2027
Preaching from the Major Prophets
Dr. Peter Lee, RTS Washington D.C.
DM8150 (REP emphasis)
Online
July 30, 2025 – January 15, 2027
Doctoral Project Research Methodologies
Dr. William A. Ross & Others
DM8990 (Capstone)
This online course will assist the student to understand the required components of the D.Min. Project and to prepare an acceptable Project Proposal within a degree emphasis. As an outcome of the course, students will write the first draft of a Project Proposal with bibliography and be prepared to submit this draft to the D.Min. Committee. Registration for this course will be open from April 1 – July 15, 2027. (Prerequisite: Must have completed seven D.Min. courses.)