Midwestern offers D.Min. to Spanish speakers

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In March, Spanish-speaking students will be able to pursue doctoral studies in their own language at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Mo. The seminary’s new missions and leadership concentration within the doctor of ministry program answers a need expressed by state convention leaders intent on reaching a growing Hispanic population.

“With the launch of the D.Min. in missions and leadership, this will be the only program taught in Spanish with all work done in Spanish, including the dissertation,” said Rodney Harrison, Midwestern’s director of doctoral studies.

Six students will make up the initial class, which will be composed of a series of five-day seminars, beginning with orientation to doctoral studies and critical thinking March 16–20 taught by Gus Suárez, a professor at Midwestern’s Nehemiah Center for Church Planting, and Bobby Sena, director of the North American Mission Board Hispanic service team.