Catalog 05-07 - Biola University

Second Semester
ttth 512 Theology ii —
Works of God, angels, man and sin ........................... 3
ttsf 532 Developmental spirituality
& Contemplative Prayer .................................................. 3
ttsf 544 Personality Development & Psychopathology ..... 3
ttsf 578 soul Care Prepracticum ii
& Professional referral ..................................................... 3
ttsf 670 intensive Journey inward & retreat ........................... 2
ttsf 585 Personal spiritual Direction ........................................... 0
ttss 510 Theological research methodology .......................... 1
Second Year
First Semester
Interterm
ttbe 519 survey of Genesis-malachi ............................................. 3
ttsf 585 Personal spiritual Direction ........................................... 0
ttth 613 Theology iii — Christ, salvation & the spirit .......... 3
ttsf 621 spiritual formation and Theology seminar ........... 3
ttsf 645 Christian Virtue and the spiritual Disciplines ........ 3
ttsf 677 soul Care Practicum i ....................................................... 2
ttsf 701 spiritual formation seminar ......................................... 3
Second Semester
ttbe 520 survey of matthew-revelation .................................... 3
ttsf 533 history & Traditions of Christian spirituality .......... 3
ttsf 585 Personal spiritual Direction ........................................... 0
ttth 614 Theology iV — The Church & eschatology ............. 3
ttsf 642 spiritual Disciplines seminar ........................................ 3
ttsf 678 soul Care Practicum ii ...................................................... 2
ttsf 670 intensive Journey inward & retreat ........................... 2
Co - C U r r I C U l a r r e Q U I r e m e n t s
See department listing “Spiritual Formation Institute” for full description.
1. Personal Spiritual Direction (TTSF 585)
2. Didactic Therapy
3. Faculty-Student Retreat
4. Personal Retreats
5. Student Progress Assessment
6. Intensive Journey Inward Retreat (TTSF 670)
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Master of Arts in Ministry
Objectives
The Master of Arts in Ministry is designed for individuals who have
been in ministry for a significant number of years and have not had
the opportunity to earn a baccalaureate degree. Graduate level training
is provided in several essential aspects of professional ministry
in order to enhance significantly the effectiveness of participating
ministers. In establishing this program, the seminary is endeavoring
to address specific needs of the Church as it functions in the major
ethnic communities within the Southern California area.
The two primary foci of the program are biblical and practical studies.
The biblical emphasis provides an increased breadth in knowledge of
the content of the Word of God, including its background and sound
principles of literary interpretation. Practical studies concentrate on
the enhancement of ministry and communication skills. The goal of
both emphases is improved expertise in a ministry of the Word as it
relates to the daily lives of people and their eternal destiny.
Admission Requirements
P e r s o n a l Q Ua l I f I C at I o n s
1. Completion of five years in ministry and presently on a church
staff in an official capacity.
2. Participation in the Master of Arts program in Ministry presumes
a significant level of ministry experience and personal
maturation. The program’s intent is to provide an option for
those who desire to enhance their ministry but whose circumstances
of age and finances make a return to a baccalaureate
program detrimental to their ongoing church ministry.
3. Applicants usually will not have the B.A. or equivalent degree.
Talbot offers other programs for applicants who have the
Bachelor's degree.
4. Three references are required: church or denominational
endorsement; personal friend; and ministry colleague (or
employer if currently employed outside the church).
aC a d e m I C Q Ua l I f I C at I o n s
1. Equivalency of two years of collegiate level studies.
2. Proficiency in the English language.
a d m I s s I o n P r o C e d U r e
1. The applicant’s potential to compete successfully in a graduate
program will be determined by the Master of Arts Guidance
Committee, which will interview each applicant and
evaluate all credentials.
2. Each approved applicant will be enrolled tentatively in the
Master of Arts in Ministry program until 32 units have been
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