Catalog 05-07 - Biola University

completed, of which 24 must be in core courses as described
below.
Graduation Requirements
a. Satisfactorily complete 64 semester units as outlined in the
curriculum.
b. Qualify for candidacy status at the conclusion of 32 units.
At the completion of 32 units, an evaluation will be made
regarding admission to candidacy status in the Master of Arts
in Ministry program. Students with a grade point average of
at least 2.50 will receive candidacy status. Students with a
GPA between 2.00 and 2.50 will be allowed to complete an
additional 8 units (for a total of 40) to be credited toward a
certificate in ministry.
C. At least 24 units must be taken at this seminary.
d. Obtain a 2.50 GPA with no grade below “C-” in all courses to
be credited toward graduation.
e. Complete the entire program in no more than six years.
f. Prior to candidacy status, students with a GPA below 2.0 are
placed on probation and remain on probation as long as the
single semester or cumulative GPA remains below 2.0. After
candidacy status is granted, the minimum GPA is adjusted upward
to 2.50, with probation calculated accordingly. Students
on probation are granted one semester in which to bring
their academic work up to the required level for continuance
in the seminary. A student cannot graduate while on probation.
Curriculum
The Master of Arts in Ministry curriculum includes courses in: 1) core
curriculum, 39 units; and 2) ministry emphasis, 25 units. The total
requirement is 64 units.
The courses specifically identified by department and number in the
chart below are required in the core curriculum. In addition, each
student must complete the requirements of one emphasis during
the program.
The following chart presents the curriculum sequence for students
who will be “full-time” in the program. Students who will be enrolled
on a “half-time” basis should plan to complete eight units each semester,
normally taking courses indicated as “first year” before those
in the “second year” group.
First Year
Fall Semester
ttbe 517 hermeneutics / Bible study methods ....................... 3
ttCl 555 introduction to World missions ................................... 3
ttPt 510 evangelism & follow-up ................................................. 3
ttPt 706 Personal foundations of ministry ............................... 2
ttth 511 Theology i —
introduction: revelation & nature of God .............. 3
ttss 510 Theological research methodologies ...................... 1
Spring Semester
ttbe 520 survey of matthew – revelation ................................. 3
ttth 512 Theology ii —
Works of God, angels, man & sin ................................ 3
ttPt 709 spiritual mentoring Group ............................................ 0
Second Year
Fall Semester
emphasis or electives ....................................................... 9
ttbe 519 survey of Genesis – malachi .......................................... 3
ttth 613 Theology iii — Christ, salvation & the spirit .......... 3
ttCe 600 educational ministry in the Church ........................... 3
ttPt 703 Church & society ................................................................ 3
Spring Semester
emphasis or electives ....................................................... 6
ttth 614 Theology iV — The Church & Last Things ............... 3
ttht 514 historical Theology survey ............................................ 3
emphasis or electives ..................................................... 10
Emphases
Each student must select a ministry emphasis and complete the
requirement of that emphasis during the program. Four emphases
are currently offered:
Pastoral emphasis
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Christian education
marriage & family ministries
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