Qualitative Research

"Finally! A much-needed resource for Doctor of Ministry programs, this comprehensive text offers a detailed account of the components and purpose of Doctor of Ministry projects . . . His attention to forming mature theological thinkers and critically reflexive researcher-practitioners has the power to enhance the quality and credibility of Doctor of Ministry research projects. Sensing's clarity of thought, purpose, and writing style make this text an excellent resource for both students and faculty."

--Lorraine Ste-Marie

Assistant Professor on the Faculty of Human Sciences

Saint Paul University, Ottawa, Ontario



"In this volume Dr. Sensing clearly and thoughtfully lays out the process for developing and writing a Doctor of Ministry project thesis. The book focuses primarily on various qualitative research methodologies describing them and giving specific examples of their use. The multi-methods approach he takes allows for both the flexibility and the rigor necessary to produce a quality thesis. Sensing is committed to projects that are grounded in solid theological foundations and implemented in local ministry contexts. This is a must read book for DMin students and advisers."

--Dave Bland

Professor of Homiletics

Harding University School of Theology



"Tim Sensing has written a major textbook for every seminary's Doctor of Ministry program. Appreciating the strengths and limitations of these programs, Sensing offers a guide and sourcebook for students in designing and writing their project theses. Equally important is his approach to the degree and project in which the student is a practical theologian engaging theology as a communal, formative, critical, and public activity. The church desperately needs quality doctoral work producing rigorous research that contributes to the practice of ministry. Those who share this goal have a valuable new resource."

--Lovett H. Weems Jr.

Distinguished Professor of Church Leadership

Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington DC



 

For clergy engaged in the serious and unique work of the Doctor of Ministry, Tim Sensing provides a much-needed resource to help students conceive, design and, yes, complete their DMin projects. Sensing builds for DMin students a research toolbox both wide and deep that will allow students to build projects of integrity and substance. Administrators and faculty will find the textbook particularly helpful in directing students to the possibilities, pitfalls, and applications of various qualitative methods. This is a welcome addition to the field of Doctor of Ministry education that will certainly serve to advance the discipline for benefit of both the individual minister as well as the church.

-- Rev. Gary B. MacDonald, Director, Advanced Ministerial Studies, Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University