Criteria for Acceptance

The criteria used in evaluating dissertations are as follows:

1. The chosen area of study is significant enough to make a meaningful contribution to the understanding of ministry, yet specific enough to be answered with clarity and thoroughness.
2. The dissertation reflects an acceptable scope and depth of biblical and theological insight in relation to ministry.
3. The dissertation employs appropriate research methods with which the student has sufficient familiarity and competence.
4. The research methodology is clearly defined and carefully planned and executed.
5. The dissertation reflects a broad understanding of and interaction with the relevant and most important literature in the chosen area of study.
6. The dissertation includes an honest and thorough evaluation of the research process and findings.
7. The dissertation is written in a style that is clear, accurate, correct, and in complete compliance with the formatting standards of Kate L. Turabian, A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations: Eighth Edition.