Independent Study in Lutheran Dogmatics
Prerequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides an opportunity for Doctor of Ministry students to conduct a self-directed research project in a specialized area of Lutheran dogmatic theology under the supervision of a faculty advisor. Students will select a topic of particular interest or relevance to their ministry context, develop a research proposal, engage in extensive scholarly investigation using primary and secondary sources, and produce a substantial academic paper or ministry-focused project. This independent study is designed to foster advanced theological research skills and allow for in-depth exploration of a specific dogmatic theme, historical figure, or contemporary issue within Lutheran theology, culminating in a work that demonstrates significant scholarly engagement and pastoral application.