2009-2011 Seminary Catalog - Cincinnati Christian University

Cincinnati Christian University 

Cincinnati Bible Seminary 

2700 Glenway Avenue 

Cincinnati, OH 45204 

(800) 949 - 4228 ext. 8426 

seminary@CCUniversity.edu 

www.CCUniversity.edu 

CINCINNATI 

CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY 

CINCINNATI BIBLE SEMINARY 

2009-2011

A WORD FROM OUR PRESIDENT 

I received a Master’s degree from Cincinnati Bible Seminary in 1978, and a few months 

later I moved with my family to Long Island, New York, to lead a young church. Through 

the years, the instruction I received and the relationships I gained from my studies at CBS 

have been a great blessing to my own life and ministry. That’s why I am so pleased to 

recommend our Seminary to you. 

As the graduate division of Cincinnati Christian University, the Seminary remains focused on a noble purpose. We 

are here to: 

• Provide a foundation for Christian faith and character in the lives of our students 

• Prepare an educated vocational ministry to lead the church with increased vision and effectiveness 

• Prepare non-vocational Christian servants with a deeper understanding of Scripture and a broader range of 

ministry skill 

• Assist churches in their service 

• Communicate biblical principles with clarity, passion, and relevance to our current culture 

If these goals resonate with you, then our Seminary is the place for you. 

When you join our diverse and growing student body, you will study with outstanding faculty members who combine 

strong academic qualifications, many years of teaching experience, and a deep commitment to our mission. Our 

professors are men and women of faith, deeply committed to Christ and to the life-changing truth of Scripture. And 

at CBS, your life will be enriched beyond the classroom as you meet new friends and co-laborers and discover new 

resources to help you in God’s work. 

Since 1924 our school has equipped and motivated servant-leaders to make a difference for Christ, and that’s still our 

goal today. If you want to be part of a community of faith and learning where academic excellence and biblical truth 

blend with a passionate commitment to Christian ministry, we warmly invite you to join us. 

Your co-worker in Christ, 

David Faust, DMin 

President 


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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

INTRODUCING CBS 3 

Mission Statement 3 

Heritage 3 

Center for Church Advancement 3 

Cincinnati 4 

Campus Visits 4 

Directions to Campus 4 

For More Information 5 

ACADEMIC INFORMATION 7 

Application Procedures 7 

Acceptance Status 8 

Academic Procedures 9 

Policies 13 

Financing Your Education 14 

Formats for Course Offerings 16 

Campus Life and Student Services 17 

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 43 

Biblical Studies 43 

Theological Studies 46 

Church History 47 

Counseling 48 

Practical Ministries/Pastoral Leadership 51 

Pastoral Care and Counseling 53 

Family Studies 54 

Educational Ministries 55 

Urban & Intercultural Studies 56 

FACULTY 57 

Faculty and Other Personnel 57 

Faculty Profiles 59 

ACADEMIC CALENDAR 63 

DEGREE OFFERINGS 19 

Degree Descriptions & Requirements 19 

Areas of Concentrated Study 

MASTER OF DIVINITY 19 

MASTER OF ARTS IN COUNSELING 21 

MASTER OF ARTS (RELIGION) 21 

Language Requirements 24 

Degree Sheets 25 

Cincinnati Bible Seminary is the graduate division of Cincinnati 

Christian University. Within the confines of its doctrinal position, 

CCU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, gender, 

national or ethnic origin, or handicap (if otherwise qualifies) in 

employment, or in the administration of its admission policies, 

education programs, scholarship and loan programs, and other 

school administered programs. 

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Introducing Cincinnati Bible Seminary 

MISSION STATEMENT 

The mission of Cincinnati Christian University is to teach men 

and women to live by Biblical principles and to equip and 

empower them with character, skills, insight, and vision to lead 

the church and impact society for Christ. 

Since the service of the students is to be rendered primarily 

through the church, the basic task of the Seminary is to educate 

persons for church-related leadership vocations. Its secondary task 

is to equip Christians who pursue other vocations for effective 

Christian influence in the church and in community and world 

outreach activities. 

By its founding character, charter, and history, Cincinnati Christian 

University and the Cincinnati Bible Seminary exist to: 

Provide a foundation for Christian faith and character— 

making available to students instruction, services, programs, 

and personnel that will assist them in developing a distinctively 

Christian lifestyle. 

Prepare an educated vocational ministry—equipping an ongoing, 

competent leadership ministry that is faithful to the Word of God. 

Prepare non-vocational Christian servants—equipping Christians 

for volunteer service for the churches. 

Assist churches in their service—making available materials, 

programs, and personnel that will facilitate achievement of their 

mission to the world. 

Communicate Biblical principles—making known the Biblical 

principles and historic convictions of the churches in the 

Restoration Movement. 

The following vision statement further defines the ministry of 

the Seminary: 

Cincinnati Bible Seminary exists as a community of faith and 

learning to: 

‣ Develop students’ expertise in Biblical and theological 

studies, church history, and pastoral leadership. 

‣ Prepare students for professional leadership in the church 

and para-church organizations. 

HERITAGE 

Our institution came into existence on September 23, 1924, 

through the merger of two colleges that had begun the 

previous year: McGarvey Bible College in Louisville, Kentucky, 

and Cincinnati Bible Institute in Cincinnati, Ohio. The new school 

was named The Cincinnati Bible Seminary. 

CBS was established to meet the pressing leadership needs of 

the Restoration Movement fellowship at that time. The founding 

principle and ultimate purpose of the school was to provide church 

leaders who were well-grounded in the Word of God. For over 85 

years the graduates of this institution have provided leadership for 

the church, educational institutions, world missions, and a host of 

other organizations. 

While a limited amount of graduate level education was offered 

from the earliest years, it was in 1956 that a graduate school was 

formally separated from the college. In 1965 a distinct graduate 

faculty was named. From 1987 until 2004 the school was named 

Cincinnati Bible College & Seminary. 

On September 24, 2004, the school changed its name to Cincinnati 

Christian University, encompassing three colleges: Cincinnati 

Bible College (the undergraduate division), the College of Adult 

Learning (the adult degree completion program) and Cincinnati 

Bible Seminary (the graduate division). These three schools work 

together to carry out our original mission of training and equipping 

Christian leaders. 

The present campus location on Glenway Avenue was purchased 

in 1939, and since then has experienced much expansion and 

development. The Edwin G. Crouch Memorial Building was 

erected in 1968 to house the graduate school and the university 

library. Two key projects in recent years have been the multipurpose 

building, Presidents Hall (1983) and the Worship and 

Ministry Center (2003). 

As a part of the fellowship known as the Restoration Movement, 

the University resists recognizing or establishing any creed 

other than the Bible itself. The president, vice presidents, deans, 

teachers, and trustees sign a statement each year that states they 

“believe without reservation, in the full and final inspiration of the 

Bible to the extent that for each of them it is the infallible Word of 

God, and, therefore, the all-sufficient rule of faith and life; in the 

deity and supreme authority of Christ; in obedience to the Gospel; 

in edification of the church; and in the restoration of its unity on 

the New Testament basis.” 

CENTER FOR CHURCH ADVANCEMENT 

(CCA) 

Located in the Worship and Ministry Center on our campus, this 

ministry helps build Christian leaders by: 

• Helping the church in its health and growth 

• Coming alongside ministers, elders and other leaders for 

training, encouragement, counsel and support 

• Providing a research center and website for ongoing study 

and enrichment 

• Facilitating new church planting and new church planters 

in the establishment of churches 

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CCA provides consulting for churches and their leaders in the 

areas of church growth, assessment and health. The personnel 

organize and offer conferences, provide counseling, direction 

and encouragement and offer leadership for church staff retreats, 

elder retreats and ministry leader retreats. They listen and provide 

direction and support as churches discover ways to grow and 

nurture health in their congregations. Visit the website: 

www.HealthyChurches.org or call 513.244.8183. 

CENTER FOR URBAN AND GLOBAL 

OUTREACH (CUGO) 

The John A. Wilson Center for Urban and Global Outreach is a 

focal point for urban and global ministry at Cincinnati Christian 

University. Its purpose is to educate, encourage, and equip CCU 

students and the Christian community to follow the example of 

Jesus: crossing cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic boundaries 

with the Good News. 

CUGO arranges for guest speakers, workshops, and service 

opportunities for students. The staff counsels those who are 

seeking to find global and urban ministry internship opportunities 

and help them develop support-raising strategies. 

CUGO assists international students who are here to better 

prepare for ministry in their home country. CUGO assists them 

in their transition to the United States, provide opportunities for 

them to fellowship with one another, and share their culture with 

our campus community. 

The Seminary offers a Master of Arts and Master of Divinity in 

Intercultural Studies. 

CINCINNATI 

The John A. Wilson 

Center for Urban and Global Outreach 

Cincinnati. . . an intriguing, unique city that offers a perfect blend 

of European charm and American excitement. A major league city 

with small town charm and friendliness, Cincinnati is home to 

several Fortune 500 companies including Procter & Gamble and 

General Electric. 

Cincinnati offers an outstanding variety of cultural activities 

including the world famous Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and 

the Cincinnati Opera. Over 100 museums and galleries enhance 

its reputation as a cultural center. 

On the fun side, Cincinnati has many attractions and activities 

including over one hundred parks, the Cincinnati Zoo, King’s 

Island amusement park, and professional sports. The Reds, the first 

professional baseball team, and Bengals football are among many 

recreational and entertainment activities and events available for 

the students’ enjoyment. 

Student employment opportunities abound in the greater Cincinnati 

area. Opportunities are also plentiful for serving in the hundreds 

of churches throughout the tri-state area. Thus, the entire area can 

become a “laboratory” for experience in evangelism, social work 

and Christian service. Cincinnati is a good place for expanding 

horizons and seeing how effective work is done. 

The location of the Seminary in Cincinnati seems appropriate 

because of the significance of the city in the history of the 

Restoration Movement and its present prominence. Standard 

Publishing, source of many brotherhood journals, books, and 

Sunday School curriculum materials, and the offices of the 

North American Christian Convention, the Christian Restoration 

Association, the Christian Benevolent Association, and other 

para-church organizations provide services in Cincinnati that also 

offer opportunities for student involvement. 

CAMPUS VISITs 

We encourage you to visit CBS. We invite you to come tour our 

campus, meet our faculty, and see Cincinnati. Since most classes 

are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays, many prospective students 

prefer to schedule their visit on one of those days. To schedule 

a campus visit, call the Seminary Admissions Office between 

8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at 1-800-949-4CCU (4228), ext. 8426, 

or (513) 244-8426. 

DIRECTIONS TO CAMPUS 

By Car 

To reach the campus of CCU at 2700 Glenway Avenue: 

‣ Northbound: On I-75 northbound merge onto US-50 W via 

Exit 1G toward River Rd./Linn St. Stay in the Right lane, taking 

the Elberon Ave./Warsaw Ave. ramp. Merge Right onto Warsaw 

Ave. Staying to the Right, at the first stop sign turn Right onto 

Wilder Ave. Turn Left onto Glenway Avenue, and turn Right 

into the CCU driveway. The visitor parking is slightly to the left 

at the top of the driveway or in the East lot. 

‣ Southbound: On I-75 southbound take exit 1F toward 

Freeman Avenue/US-50 W. Continue south on Freeman Avenue 

and turn Right onto W. 8th Street, which soon becomes Glenway 

Ave.Turn Right from Glenway Ave. into the CCU driveway. The 

visitor parking is slightly to the left at the top of the driveway. 

By Air 

Flights are offered daily into the Greater Cincinnati-Northern 

Kentucky International Airport. Taxi service and rental cars are 

available for the 20-minute drive to campus. 

By Bus 

Greyhound offers service into downtown Cincinnati. 

By Train 

Amtrak provides service into downtown Cincinnati. 

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FOR MORE INFORMATION 

Inquiries to the Seminary may be addressed to: 



Cincinnati, Ohio 45204 

Toll-Free: 1-800-949-4228 

Phone: (513) 244-8426 

Email: seminary@CCUniversity.edu 

Website: www.CCUniversity.edu/seminary 

(All phone numbers listed here are in the 513 area code.) 

Greater Cincinnati Area 

Cincinnati Christian University’s campus map 

is located on page 6. 

Academic Dean of the Seminary 244-8619 

Faculty 

Curriculum 

Course Scheduling 

Director of Seminary Admissions 244-8426 

Student Recruitment 

Student Advising 

Degree Completion 

Seminary Enrollment and Student Life 244-8426 

Student Welfare 

Campus Community Representatives Liaison 

Registrar 244-8170 

Registration and Records or 8149 

Transcripts 

Veterans Affairs 

INS Liaison 

Student Financial Services 244-8130 

Student Accounts 

Finances 

Director of Financial Aid 244-8450 

Scholarships 

Student Loans 

Human Resources 244-8457 

Student On-Campus Employment 

Library 244-8197 

Bookstore 244-8134 

Dean of Distance Education 244-8475 

Director of Service Learning 244-8107 

Supervised Leadership Experience 

Supervised Ministry Experience 

Center for Church Advancement 244-8183 

Ministry Openings 

Campus Scheduling 

Center for Urban and Global Outreach 244-8476 

International Student Services 

Campus Minister 244-8191 

Director of Alumni Ministries 244-8112 

Alumni Services 

Vice President for Academic Affairs 244-8160 

Vice President of University Advancement 244-8124 

Resource Development 

Estate Planning 

Church Relations 

Pulpit Supply 

Cincinnati Christian University President 244-8492 

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ACADEMIC INFORMATION 

APPLICATION PROCEDURES 

The basic requirement for admission into a graduate program 

at Cincinnati Bible Seminary is a baccalaureate degree from an 

accredited college or university. Graduates from Bible colleges, 

Christian colleges, liberal arts colleges, state colleges and 

universities are encouraged to apply. 

Cincinnati Bible Seminary seeks to admit students with high 

academic ability; at the same time the Seminary realizes that 

this is not all that is necessary to be successful in church-related 

vocations. Therefore, the Seminary is also concerned with 

spiritual, moral and personal character as well as the potential for 

success in ministry, and therefore requires a Minister’s Reference 

for each applicant. 

To apply to Cincinnati Bible Seminary, complete the following 

Basic Admissions Requirements: 

‣ Complete and submit the Application for Admission, 

available online at www.CCUniversity.edu. 

‣ Distribute the Minister’s Reference Questionnaire, 

available online at www.CCUniversity.edu, instructing 

your minister to send the completed form to CBS 

Admissions. A reference cannot be completed by 

family members. 

‣ Request that official final transcripts of all college and 

graduate credits and degrees earned be sent directly to 

CBS Admissions. Federal law requires that the applicant 

send a written request to the colleges and universities in 

order to release transcripts. 

‣ Submit a non-refundable $40 application fee. Please 

make all checks or money orders payable to Cincinnati 

Christian University. 

‣ Submit a non-returnable wallet-sized photo of yourself 

(optional). 

‣ Write and submit a 3-5 page, double spaced, history and 

goals statement. The paper should reflect: 

• Events or circumstances which have brought the 

applicant to this point in life, including a summary of 

the applicant’s spiritual journey 

• Academic and career goals 

• How this degree program fits into those plans 

‣ Complete any additional requirements for your specific 

chosen degree program, as follows. 

Additional Admissions Requirements: 

For Master of Arts in Counseling applicants: 

(All requirements must be submitted before March 1 or October 1.) 

‣ Schedule and complete a face-to-face interview with the 

MAC faculty in Cincinnati. 

For Pastoral Care and Counseling applicants: 

‣ Schedule and complete a face-to-face interview with 

Dr. Tim Barber, Field Chair of the Pastoral Care and 

Counseling program. 

Send all application materials to: 


Attn.: Seminary Admissions Office 



INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 

To enroll for courses at Cincinnati Bible Seminary, international 

students must have a valid I-20 from CCU or demonstrate they 

are in a legal immigration status that allows school attendance. 

International students should begin the application process 

at least six months before the semester they plan to begin. All 

application requirements should be completed and received no 

later than March 1st for Fall Semester or October 1st for Spring 

Semester. An international student seeking a scholarship must 

submit additional information by March 1st for Fall Semester or 

October 1st for Spring Semester and meet and maintain certain 

requirements to be eligible. 

To apply to Cincinnati Bible Seminary, international students 

must complete the following Basic Admissions Requirements: 

‣ Complete and submit the Application for Admission, 

available online at www.CCUniversity.edu. Make sure 

that every question is answered honestly and accurately. 

‣ Distribute the Minister’s Reference Questionnaire, 

available online at www.CCUniversity.edu, instructing your 

minister to send the completed form to CBS Admissions. 

A reference cannot be completed by family members. The 

questionnaire is to be completed by a minister from the 

applicant’s home church or a resident missionary. 

‣ Request that official final transcripts of all high school, 

college and graduate credits and degrees earned be sent 

directly to CBS Admissions. If the student has difficulty 

finding a translating service in his or her home country, 

there are several reliable companies in the US. CCU 

provides contact information about one of those companies, 

World Education Services (WES) as a courtesy. Students 

are not required to use WES for admission to CCU. There 

are many other companies that the student may use. You 

can obtain additional information concerning WES on the 

internet at www.wes.org or by email at info@wes.org. 

WES may also be reached by phone at 212-966-6311 or 

1-800-937-3895 or by fax at 212-966-6395. Students are 

liable for all charges incurred in having transcripts 

translated into English. 

‣ Submit a non-refundable $300 application fee. Please 

make all checks or money orders payable to Cincinnati 

Christian University. $200 will go toward payment of the 

SEVIS I-901 fee. 

‣ Submit a non-returnable wallet-sized photo of yourself 

(optional). An official passport or formal photo is not necessary. 

‣ Write and submit a 3-5 page, double-spaced, history and 

goals statement in English. The paper should reflect: 

• Events or circumstances which have brought the 

applicant to this point in life, including a summary of 

the applicant’s spiritual journey 

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• Academic and career goals 

• How this degree program fits into those plans 

‣ All international students whose first/native language 

is not English are required to take the Test of English 

as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The minimum score 

for acceptance on the paper-based TOEFL is 550. For the 

Internet based test the minimum score is 79. For more 

information on the TOEFL, please visit www.toefl.org. 

‣ After an applicant has been fully accepted to study at 

Cincinnati Bible Seminary, an I-20 form must be obtained 

from the Registrar’s Office. This process requires the 

student to provide guarantee of financial support for 

the duration of his/her studies at CBS. It also requires 

a financial guarantee of funds for a return trip home. 

This can be done by either securing a sponsor or sponsors 

to guarantee the payment of any expenses and fees while 

attending CBS or by providing proof of sufficient funds to 

cover these expenses. 

‣ Complete any additional requirements for your specific 

chosen degree program, as noted. 

‣ International students interested in applying for the 

Master of Arts in Counseling degree must first apply for the 

Master of Arts (Religion) with a concentration in Pastoral 

Leadership and a specialization in Pastoral Care and 

Counseling and successfully complete twelve credit 

hours in the program. 

Send all application materials to: 


Attn.: Seminary Admissions Office 



ACCEPTANCE STATUS 

Applications will be reviewed by the admissions committee after all 

requested materials have been submitted. Students may take up to 

twelve hours without being formally accepted into the Seminary. 

OFFICIAL ACCEPTANCE 

Acceptance is granted if the student has achieved a cumulative 

college GPA of 2.5 or higher (3.0 for Master of Arts in Counseling) 

and if satisfactory responses are received from all references. 

All students must achieve and maintain a minimum cumulative 

2.67 GPA to attain and/or remain in good academic standing. A 3.00 

GPA in the major field is required to graduate with any degree. 

CONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE 

Conditional Acceptance exists for students otherwise qualified, 

whose scholastic record shows some deficiencies, including, 

but not limited to, a GPA between 2.0 and 2.49. The purpose of 

this policy is to provide these students with an opportunity for a 

Christian graduate education in an environment designed to help 

them succeed. 

A student who is accepted on Conditional Acceptance will 

be restricted to no more than 9 semester hours of class work. 

Conditional Acceptance will remain in effect until the student has 

demonstrated the ability to achieve satisfactory academic progress 

in his/her graduate studies. 

Conditional Acceptance also means the student is accepted 

on Academic Probation. A student may remain on Academic 

Probation for no more than one semester. If, after the first semester, 

the student has not achieved a 2.67 GPA, he/she will be placed on 

Academic Suspension and will not be permitted to register for 

credit for at least one semester. 

The hope is that every student will exert his/her best effort to regain 

Good Standing status and be able to continue as a student of CBS. 

DEADLINES FOR ADMISSION 

To be accepted into the Seminary for a specific semester, the 

following must be true: 

‣ The completed application (and all components) must 

be accepted prior to the last day of class for that semester. 

(Fall semester includes Early Fall and Fall; Spring 

semester includes Early Spring, Spring, and Summer.) 

‣ A course must be successfully completed in that semester. 

‣ International Students should submit all application 

materials by March 1st for Fall Semester or October 1st 

for Spring Semester. 

PROVISIONAL APPROVAL 

Provisional Approval may be granted when an applicant who is 

in the last year of undergraduate study submits all admissions 

requirements with the exception of an official final transcript. 

Provisional Approval is granted based on the application 

components submitted and can be revoked if subsequent materials 

(i.e., final official transcripts) submitted do not meet admissions 

standards. Provisional Approval allows a student to register for 

no more than 12 hours of classes and provides for an extension 

to complete all admissions requirements. Federal financial aid 

and scholarships will not be applied to the student’s account 

until acceptance is granted. Acceptance into a degree program is 

required for graduation and is granted when deficiencies have been 

removed. For more information regarding this policy, contact the 

Seminary Admissions Office. 

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APPLICATION DENIAL 

A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (on a 4-point scale) is required 

to gain acceptance into CBS. Applicants who do not meet the 

minimum GPA requirement will automatically receive a letter 

of denial. These applicants who are denied have the opportunity 

to submit the Appeal Packet to the Admissions & Academic 

Standards Committee (AASC). Information on the format and 

material required in the Appeal Packet is available by contacting 

the Seminary Admissions Office. 

Appeals will be considered on an individual basis by the AASC. 

The AASC may grant Conditional Acceptance, deny the appeal, 

or establish an individual plan at the discretion of the committee. 

Students who are denied acceptance may forfeit the privilege to 

enroll in 12 hours without formal acceptance. 

ACADEMIC PROCEDURES 

Cincinnati Bible Seminary provides academic advising for all 

degree-seeking students. However, the final responsibility for 

meeting all program and degree requirements and being informed 

of all Seminary regulations and procedures rests with the 

student. Policies, procedures, and regulations are available in the 

catalog, the Seminary Student Handbook, and at the respective 

administrative offices. 

DEGREE PROGRESS 

Students should complete the following steps in progress toward 

a degree: 

1. Submit an application as described in “Application 

Procedures” on page 6. Students may enroll for no more 

than 12 hours before being accepted into the Seminary. An 

applicant who is denied admission forfeits this privilege. 

2. Contact the advisor assigned by the Seminary office upon 

acceptance to develop a preliminary program of study based 

on the degree declared at the time of application. 

3. Any changes in the degree goal should be discussed with the 

student’s advisor and reported to the Academic Dean’s Office. 

4. Take PMN 502 Spiritual Formation during the first 

semester. This course must be taken as part of the first 12 

hours of graduate study. 

5. Complete all credit hours of the degree program. Only 

courses in which a grade of C- or above has been earned 

will apply to degree completion. 

6. Depending upon the degree being pursued, complete the 

required writing project or comprehensive exam. 

a. Procedure forms describing the requirements for a thesis, 

field research, or non-thesis option are available from the 

Seminary receptionist. 

b. Students pursuing the Master of Divinity degree must 

make arrangements with their advisor regarding the 

comprehensive exam by September 30 of the academic 

year in which they intend to graduate. A procedures form 

describing the requirements for the comprehensive exam 

is also available at the Seminary receptionist desk. 

7. Submit the Intent to Graduate form to the Registrar’s 

Office by the appropriate date for the term in which the 

student plans to graduate. Forms are generally due six 

months before the graduation date. December candidates 

should submit forms by the preceding May, and May 

graduates should submit forms by the preceding September. 

Exact dates are posted online and in the Registrar’s Office. 

By November 1 of the academic year in which the degree 

is to be granted, students should meet with their advisor or 

Director of Enrollment to make sure the program is in order. 

TRANSFER OF CREDIT 

Previously earned graduate credits with a grade of C (2.0 on a 4.0 

scale) or above matching degree requirements may be transferred 

into the degree programs at CBS as follows: up to 45 hours toward 

an MDiv degree, 25 hours for the MAC, and 18 hours for an MAR 

degree. Of the total hours transferred, one-third of the hours in the 

concentration in the MAR and MAC degrees can be transferred; 

one-half of the MDiv courses must have been completed at a 

regionally accredited institution or an institution accredited by 

The Association of Theological Schools of the United States and 

Canada. Courses must be in the areas of the Seminary’s offerings. 

RESIDENCY 

A minimum of one-half of all credit hours taken for a degree at 

Cincinnati Bible Seminary must be completed on the Cincinnati 

campus, or at an approved extension site. 

REGISTRATION 

Students should register online whenever possible. For first-time 

students, registration is permitted by phone, by e-mail, or by fax. 

Call the Registrar’s Office to obtain the appropriate information 

to register by these methods. Students are encouraged to register 

early in the scheduled registration period but are permitted to 

register up until the first day of class. However, for off-campus, 

Summer, Early Fall, Early Spring, Spring Break, “2-2-2” or “3-3” 

classes, students should register at least three weeks prior to the 

first class session. This becomes important when class viability is 

determined; also, assignments are often required on the first day 

of these time-intensive classes. 

COURSE SYLLABI 

Course syllabi, when provided by faculty, are available online. 

Syllabi will not be mailed. Students should secure a course 

syllabus for each class in which they are enrolled to allow time to 

complete any work required prior to the first class. Course syllabi 

revised after registration begins will be sent to students who have 

enrolled for the course. Students who have downloaded a syllabus 

for course selection purposes should check the website for the 

most recent syllabus. For assistance with the online registration, 

please contact the Registrar’s Office. 

REFUNDS 

Upon registration for classes a student incurs a financial obligation 

for tuition and fees. This financial obligation can be adjusted only 

if a student adds/drops hours or officially withdraws from the 


school in accordance with established policies and regulations. It 

is the responsibility of each student to know and comply with the 

policy and schedule for payment of tuition and fees. 

The date of withdrawal will be the date the form is received in the 

Registrar’s Office. 

For students who withdraw from part of their class load, refunds 

will be made from the official date of withdrawal according to the 

following schedule: 

Regular Semester 

Before/during the first week of class 100% 

During the second week of class 75% 

During the third week of class 50% 

After the third week of class 0% 

Early Fall, Early Spring, Spring Break, Summer, 2-2-2, 3-3 

Before or on the first day of class 100% 

On the second day of class 75% 

On the third day of class 50% 

After the third day of class 0% 

Students receiving financial aid who withdraw from all their classes 

may be eligible for a different refund. Students should consult the 

Student Financial Services Office for details on this policy. 

After the first day of the semester there is no refund of tuition or 

fees for performing groups, charges for applied music instruction, 

or audit. 

Students may add a class after the semester begins only during the 

first week of classes or prior to the second meeting of a class that 

meets weekly. Classes cannot be dropped or changed from credit 

to audit during the last four weeks of the semester. 

Before the semester begins students can make changes to their 

schedule online. After the semester starts students must notify the 

Registrar’s Office to withdraw from a class. Students may submit 

a change of schedule form, fax a signed written request, or send 

an email from their CCU email address. 

Failure to attend class(es) is not sufficient notice to qualify for 

a refund and will result in the grade of “FA” (Failure due to 

absences) in the course(s). 

SCHOLASTIC STANDARDS 

To graduate, the student must successfully complete all degree 

requirements and maintain an overall grade point average of 2.67, 

with an average of 3.00 in the major field. Guidelines for grade 

computation are as follows: 

Letter Grade Grade 

Grade Percentage Points 

A 95-100 4.00 

A- 92-94 3.67 

B+ 89-91 3.33 

B 86-88 3.00 

B- 83-85 2.67 

C+ 80-82 2.33 

C 77-79 2.00 

C- 74-76 1.67 

D+ 71-73 1.33 

D 68-70 1.00 

D- 65-67 0.67 

F 0-64 0.00 

P 

Pass 

IF 

0.00 Failure due to incomplete work 

FA 

0.00 Failure due to absences 

E 

0.00 Grade Extension 

NC 

No credit 

N 

No grade assigned 

W 

Withdrawal without grade 

Grades of D-, D, and D+ are not accepted as credit toward degree 

requirements. The grade will still count toward the student’s 

cumulative GPA. Students who receive a grade of F, D-, D, 

or D+ in a required course must retake the course to meet the 

requirement. Substitutions will not be made unless approved by 

the Seminary Academic Dean. 

Grades are available online; they will not be mailed to students. 

Please note: in some courses professors may announce other 

percentage systems appropriate to the subject matter. 

ACADEMIC STANDARDS 

Full-time Student Status. Students taking nine or more hours of 

credit in any given academic semester are considered full-time 

students. Early Fall hours are counted toward the Fall semester 

total; Early Spring hours, toward the Spring semester total. 

Part-time Student Status. Students are considered part-time 

when taking less than nine credit hours a semester. Students must 

take at least five hours to be considered half-time for financial 

aid purposes. 

Dean’s List. The Dean’s List recognizes full-time students with 

semester GPA’s of 3.67 or better. Students must be enrolled in at 

least nine hours to be eligible for listing. 

Good Standing. A student is in good standing with a minimum 

cumulative GPA of 2.67. 

Academic Warning. Any student whose cumulative or semester 

GPA falls below 2.67 will be placed on Academic Warning. 

Academic Warning is an official reminder that an overall 

cumulative GPA of 2.67 and an average of 3.00 in the major field 

are required for graduation. 

Academic Probation. Students will be placed on Academic 

Probation when: 

1. Their cumulative GPA is below 2.33 OR 

2. Their semester GPA is below 1.67 OR 

3. They earn “Fs” in one half or more of the hours taken 

during any semester. 


Students placed on Academic Probation may not enroll in more 

than nine hours during the next semester. They are not eligible to 

enroll in any Directed Study, online courses, or Extra Curricular 

Learning Experiences until they regain Good Standing. 

Academic Suspension. Students who do not regain Good 

Standing after one semester of Academic Probation will be placed 

on One Semester Suspension. Students on Academic Suspension 

may not enroll in any classes for credit for one semester. After one 

semester they may re-enroll in classes for credit. Students should 

consult with their advisor to develop a plan for correcting past 

academic difficulties. 

Students returning from Academic Suspension who fail to regain 

Good Standing (or make significant progress toward Good 

Standing, i.e., semester GPA of 2.67 or better) at the end of 

nine hours will be placed on a Year Long Suspension. Students 

placed on a Year Long Suspension must make a formal written 

appeal to the Admissions and Academic Standards Committee for 

reinstatement. The student should contact the Registrar’s Office 

for details on applying for reinstatement. The reinstatement 

process should begin 60 days before the beginning of the semester 

in which the student desires to return. 

Status Summary 

Semester Cumulative 

Dean’s List (9 hours or more) 3.67 

Good Standing 2.67 

Academic Warning 2.33 Below 2.67 

Academic Probation 1.67 Below 2.33 

EXTRA CURRICULAR LEARNING CREDIT 

Numerous learning opportunities beyond the classroom are 

available, particularly seminars in various areas of practical 

ministries or pastoral leadership. Recognizing the value and quality 

of some of these programs, CBS will grant graduate credit for 

extra curricular learning activities under certain circumstances. 

Clinical Pastoral Education credits consist of on-the-job training 

and evaluation. Since these are accredited programs, Seminary 

credit will be readily granted. 

Learning opportunities provided through training centers, 

professional seminars, and other continuing education programs 

may qualify for academic credit when offered by agencies or 

persons with appropriate academic credentials. 

Guidelines to receive graduate credit for extra curricular activities 

at Cincinnati Bible Seminary include the following: 

1. Arrangements for graduate credit through the Pastoral Leadership 

department are to be made prior to participation in the activity. 

2. A faculty supervisor will be appointed to work with the 

student to: 

a. Determine the number of credits to be accepted. 

b. Assign any supplementary readings, projects, or reports 

that should be completed. 

c. Establish criteria for evidence of accomplishment. 

3. A fee equal to the audit cost per credit hour will be charged 

for faculty supervision, processing, and recording credit. 

DEGREE TIME LIMITATIONS 

Each student has a maximum period of time in which to fulfill all 

degree requirements. This maximum period includes the writing 

of a thesis, the field research project or completing the NTO or 

comprehensive exam. The maximum time to complete a 36-hour 

degree is eight years; a 75-hour degree, nine years; a 90-hour 

degree, ten years. 

Students who take longer than the maximum period allowed, or 

over five years to complete a thesis, must petition the faculty for 

an extension of time. 

The petition may be: 

‣ Granted with no penalty. 

‣ Granted with conditions, such as the stipulation that the 

student must apply for re-admission into his or her 

program. If re-admission is granted, the student will 

be subject to the current catalog and may expect to take 

additional course work. 

‣ Denied. 

Students who have interrupted their course work for four 

consecutive semesters or more will have their credit hours 

evaluated by the following guidelines: 

‣ The student must apply for re-admission. 

‣ The student’s course of study must meet the requirements 

of the catalog that is in use at the time of re-admission. 

‣ The student must meet all course work and research 

requirements for the new degree. 

‣ Previous courses will be evaluated as transfer credit if 

they are more than ten years old. (See “Transfer of Credit.”) 

‣ Courses taken within the ten years prior to being admitted 

to a new degree program may be used toward the degree 

requirements if they meet a requirement for the new degree. 

‣ Students enrolling under these circumstances must 

develop with their advisor at the time of their first 

enrollment a plan to complete their degree in a timely 

manner. The proposal must be approved by (1) the 

student’s advisor, the department chair, or the field chair 

and (2) the Academic Dean. 

RESEARCH COMPONENTS 

Students in the MAR program must complete a research component 

in their degree. This can be fulfilled in one of three ways: A 

master’s thesis, a field research project or a Non-Thesis Option 

(NTO). Requirements differ in the various concentrations. 

‣ Thesis 

Students who intend to fulfill degree requirements by writing a 

thesis should obtain the guidelines from the Seminary receptionist 

and work closely with the advisor in following the guidelines. 

Students may register for a thesis only after the thesis committee has 

approved the written proposal. Any student who registers for thesis 

hours accepts all academic and financial obligations resulting from 

that registration. Refunds will not be granted and tuition may not 


e applied to subsequent course enrollments. Failure to complete a 

registered thesis will result in a grade of “NC.” 

Students who, for the purpose of maintaining financial aid 

eligibility or full-time status, desire to register for thesis hours 

prior to the proposal approval, may do so only with the approval 

of the Academic Dean. These students accept all academic and 

financial obligations resulting from that registration. Refunds 

will not be granted, and tuition may not be applied to subsequent 

course enrollments. Failure to complete a registered thesis will 

result in a grade of “NC.” 

Students must complete the thesis within one year of the end of the 

semester that the proposal is accepted. Students who take longer 

than the one year allowed must petition the thesis committee for 

an extension of time. The petition should be made prior to the end 

of the allotted time and should include a proposed timeframe for 

completing the thesis project. 

For each semester a student extends the thesis beyond the one 

year allowed, a Thesis Continuation Fee equal to the cost of one 

credit hour will be charged. Institutional scholarship money may 

not be used to cover this fee. 

Failure to appeal for an extension prior to the one-year deadline or 

failure to pay the extension fee will result in a grade of “NC” and 

revoking the thesis proposal approval. In this instance, a student 

desiring to complete the thesis must re-submit the thesis proposal 

for approval to the thesis committee and re-enroll for the thesis. 

For more details consult the Thesis Procedures Form available 

from the Seminary receptionist. 

‣ Field Research Project 

A Field Research Project in the concentration area is one of the 

options which fulfills a 6-hour research requirement for the Pastoral 

Leadership concentrations of the Master of Arts (Religion) degree. 

The project is to be conceived from theoretical bases in response 

to an actual need found in one’s own ministry. 

The project is not necessarily expected to make an original 

contribution to the general field of ministry, but it is expected 

to make a significant contribution to the student’s professional 

growth in ministry. The project may become a model for one’s 

approach to purposeful ministry. The student’s skill in meeting a 

specific need in the local church, through a well-planned project, 

may enhance his/her competence to design and execute future 

church programs. 

Since the project incorporates material learned in the classroom, 

it should be started after having taken 15 hours of coursework 

and well within the final year before graduation. The final paper 

should be submitted to the project committee no later than March 1 

of the year of graduation. 

For more details consult the Field Research Project Guidelines 

available from the Seminary receptionist. 

‣ NTO - Non-Thesis Option 

As a third option, students may choose the Non-Thesis Option to 

complete requirements for standard Master of Arts degrees. The 

Non-Thesis Option involves taking six additional class hours in 

the student’s area of concentration. One of these courses is chosen 

to fulfill the NTO paper requirement; a major research paper or 

its equivalent (45 pages or more, depending on the professor’s 

guidelines) is written to demonstrate research potential and writing 

skills. For more details consult the Non-Thesis Option Guidelines 

available from the Seminary receptionist. 

SUPERVISED LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE/ 

SUPERVISED MINISTRY EXPERIENCE 

All Master of Divinity students must complete a Supervised 

Ministry Experience, Practicum, or Internship as required by 

the student’s program. This requirement is designed to assist the 

student in integrating classroom experience with professional 

experience. One year of Seminary coursework or the equivalent 

(18 hours) is required to be completed before a student can 

register for SLE/SME unless otherwise mandated by the program 

curriculum. All Master of Arts (Religion) students may complete 

a Supervised Leadership Experience, Practicum, or Internship, as 

required by the student’s program. 

Information on the SLE/SME experience, including the SLE/ 

SME policies and procedures manual, can be obtained from our 

website, and by contacting the Director of Service Learning. The 

Director of Service Learning must be contacted and all paperwork 

must be completed in order to take part in an approved SLE/SME. 

It is the student’s responsibility to read the SLE/SME manual and 

fulfill the requirements set forth in that document. 

COMPREHENSIVE EXAMS 

The comprehensive exam is generally taken during the last academic 

year of the student’s enrollment but may be taken earlier with 

permission by the academic advisor. The Comprehensive Examination 

Application form is to be submitted to the Seminary Dean’s office 

no later than September 30 and the examination scheduled and 

completed no later than April 1 of the intended graduation year. 

The exam can be given in two parts. The first is a written exam, 

and the second is an oral exam. For more details consult the 

Comprehensive Exam Procedures and Application available at 

the Seminary front desk. 

CLASSROOM CONDUCT 

Policies regarding absences, tardiness, dress code, and moral conduct 

are in the Student Handbook (available online). Faculty members 

may have special policies on such matters in their course outlines. 

LATE AND INCOMPLETE WORK 

Faculty members have the discretion whether or not to accept 

late work or to grant extensions for work that is incomplete at 

the end of the semester. Extensions are to be granted only under 

exceptional conditions. Forms for requests are available in the 


Registrar’s Office. The student should present the form to the 

faculty member by the day of the final exam. 

A $30 fee is charged for each extension form. The extension is not 

official until the form is submitted and the fee has been paid in 

Student Financial Services. 

The faculty member may grant an “E” grade (extension) for a 

maximum of eight weeks. Should the student fail to complete the 

work by the specified time, the alternate grade indicated on the 

form will automatically become the permanent grade. The “E” is 

calculated as “F” in the cumulative grade point average until the 

final grade is issued. 

A student may officially withdraw from a course up to four weeks 

before the end of the semester without receiving a failing grade. 

GRADUATION PROCEDURES 

The student must file an Intent to Graduate form with the 

Registrar’s Office by the appropriate deadline for the term in which 

the student plans to graduate. December candidates should file for 

graduation by the preceding May. May candidates should file by 

the preceding September. Intent to Graduate forms with specific 

dates are published online. Students graduating in absentia are not 

exempt from paying the graduation fee. 

The student is expected to participate in the graduation services 

unless a prior request to graduate in absentia has been approved 

by the faculty. Requests to graduate in absentia must be made 

in writing and be submitted by January 15. Requests submitted 

after this date will be assessed a $25 late fee if granted. 

EARNING ADDITIONAL DEGREES 

To earn a Master of Arts (Religion) degree (with a concentration 

in Biblical Studies, Theological Studies or Church History) 

as a second degree, a student must complete a minimum of 15 

additional credit hours in the new area of concentration, meet 

all the requirements for the additional concentration, and write 

a thesis (6 hours). If a thesis was written for the first MAR, the 

student may complete an additional 21 credit hours and complete 

the non-thesis option. 

To earn a Master of Arts (Religion) with concentration in Pastoral 

Leadership as a second degree, a student must complete a minimum 

of 21 additional credit hours in the new area of concentration 

and meet all the requirements for the additional concentration, 

including the Field Education, Practicum, or Internship. 

A maximum of one-half of the credit hours for the first degree 

may be applied to the second degree. 

APPEALS AND SPECIAL REQUESTS 

Any student wishing to appeal a decision or deadline or wishing 

to submit a special request should address a formal letter to the 

Academic Dean of the Seminary. 

POLICIES 

NON-DEGREE STUDENTS 

Non-degree students are limited to a maximum of 12 credit hours 

of graduate study and must be accepted as a degree-seeking 

student before any classes completed at CBS may be applied 

toward a degree program. At that time the appropriateness of 

applying any completed classes to a specific degree program will 

be determined. 

CATALOG LIMITATIONS 

The Seminary reserves the right to change or revoke unilaterally 

any part of this catalog at any time without notice. All students 

who maintain consistent enrollment will follow the guidelines of 

the catalog under which they were admitted to CBS. If a student 

interrupts his/her schooling two years or more, he/she must apply 

for readmission and will be under the catalog in which he/she reenters 

as a student. This also applies to those students who enroll 

in distance education classes. 

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY 

The policy of Cincinnati Bible Seminary is not to discriminate 

on the basis of race, color, national-ethnic origin, or handicap in 

administration of its admissions policies, educational programs, 

scholarship and loan programs, employment practices, and other 

school-administered programs. Inquiries regarding compliance 

with Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments and Section 

504 of the Rehabilitation Acts of 1973 may be directed to the Title 

IX Coordinator, 2700 Glenway Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45204; or 

the Director of the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Health, 

Education, and Welfare, Washington, D.C., 20402. 

FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY 

ACT OF 1974 

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) 

details the rights of parents and students to access of most records 

held and maintained by educational institutions. The law requires 

that parents or eligible students be notified of the types of records 


held and the officials responsible for maintaining such records. 

The officials at Cincinnati Christian University responsible for 

maintenance of records are: 

Admissions – Director of Admissions 

Academic – Registrar 

Housing and Disciplinary – Dean of Students 

Cost and Financial Aid – Student Financial Services 

According to FERPA, no information about a student, except 

for “directory information” (name, campus address, off-campus 

address, classification, degree program, date of birth, hometown, 

church affiliation, sex, and marital status) is to be released without 

the student’s written consent. Even “directory information” 

may not be released if the student so requests in writing during 

each registration period. Information on a student’s grades or 

academic standing cannot be released without the student’s 

written permission. 

A student may file a FERPA waiver in the Student Financial 

Services Office to give authorization to release information to 

designated individuals or organizations. 

ACCREDITATION, APPROVALS, AND AFFILIATIONS 

Cincinnati Bible Seminary is: 

‣ Accredited by The Association of Theological Schools 

in the United States and Canada, 10 Summit Park Drive, 

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15275-1103, (412) 788-6505. 

‣ Accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a 

member of the North Central Association, 30 North 

LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504, 

(312) 263-0456. 

‣ Recognized by The Department of Education, the Social 

Security Administration, and the Ohio Board of Regents. 

Under federal law the Seminary is authorized to enroll 

non-immigrant alien students. The State Approving Agency 

has approved the educational programs for persons eligible 

under the laws administered by the Veterans Administration. 

‣ A member of the Greater Cincinnati Consortium of 

Colleges and Universities, an organization including 

all of the accredited colleges and universities in the 

area. This consortium relationship gives students access 

to course offerings of the other institutions through a 

cross-registration arrangement as well as access to library 

resources of the other schools in the consortium. 

‣ A member of the Association of Schools of Jerusalem 

University College (formerly known as the Institute of 

Holy Land Studies). 

‣ Approved to offer the Master of Arts in Counseling 

program by the Ohio Counselors, Social Workers and 

Marriage and Family Therapists Board, 50 W. Broad St., 

Suite 1075, Columbus, OH 43215-5919. 

FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION 

The Seminary recognizes the importance of helping students 

make their education possible through providing financial 

counseling and information on available resources. Student 

Financial Services employs people who are knowledgeable in the 

area of scholarships, student loans, and other resources to help 

students find the means to finance their education. 

To determine the cost of education at the Seminary, the student 

should refer to the latest Cincinnati Bible Seminary “Graduate 

Cost Sheet.” This will provide information on both tuition and 

applicable student fees. 

The following information is provided by the Student Financial 

Services to help in planning one’s education. 

PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS 

Upon registering for classes, housing or meals at Cincinnati Christian 

University, you incur a financial obligation for the cost of those services 

and all related charges. This obligation can be adjusted only if you 

add, drop or officially withdraw in accordance with CCU’s established 

policy. Failure to attend does not release you from this obligation. 

Payment or a guaranteed payment arrangement is due 10 days 

prior to the first day of each semester. If you register after the 

semester due date, payment is due upon registration. 

Financial aid (excluding Federal Work-Study) will be applied 

directly to your student account. You are responsible for paying 

any balance that is not covered by financial aid. The following 

payment methods are available to you. You may choose to use 

one or a combination of these methods. 

• Cash, personal check, or credit card payments are 

accepted. Payment can also include completion of 

financial aid arrangements. 

Checks should be make payable to “CCU” 

and may be mailed to: 


Attn: Student Financial Services 



An insufficient fund check returned to CCU by the bank 

will result in a $25 service charge against the account of 

the student on which the check was presented. 

• Credit card payments can be made in person at the SFS 

Office or online. 

• If paying in person, the following cards are accepted: 

MasterCard, Visa, Discover. No convenience fee will be 

applied if you make your credit card payment in person. 

• If paying online, you have a choice paying by EFT or 

credit card. Payments by EFT from a checking or savings 

account will not incur any additional fees. A convenience 

fee will be applied to credit card payments. The following 

cards are accepted for payment online: MasterCard, 

Discover, American Express. 

• Extended payment through Tuition Management Systems 

(TMS). Arrangements can be made using the TMS plan 

that allows monthly payments. Divide your total education 

cost for the year into 9-12 monthly payments based on the 

date of enrollment in the plan. There is an annual 

enrollment fee to participate in the plan. 


• Students whose accounts will be paid by a third party 

must provide official documentation of this payment 

to CCU. Documentation must verify the amount of 

the payment or scholarship per semester and list any 

restrictions or additional requirements. Third-party 

payments may include any of the following: 

Scholarship from a church or other organization 

Assistance through vocational rehabilitation 

Military tuition assistance 

Employer tuition assistance 

• A $100 late fee is charged to all students who do not 

complete payment arrangements by the due date. Finance 

charges are applied to unpaid balances at the rate of 1.25% 

per month (15% APR). In the event that an unpaid student 

account is turned over to a collection agency, the student 

will be responsible for paying expenses and fees that may 

be incurred. 

FINANCIAL AID 

All students should apply for any and all financial aid and scholarships. 

Except for academic and non-need scholarships, aid is awarded on 

the basis of need as determined by a review of the Free Application 

for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This form can be completed 

online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. In most cases, a student’s financial aid 

will be a combination of a loan and campus employment. 

The student may accept or decline any part of the assistance 

offered. In the awarding of financial aid, Cincinnati Bible 

Seminary does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, 

national origin, or physical handicap. 

To receive federal financial aid, students must be enrolled in at 

least one class that meets weekly throughout the semester. Online 

classes generally meet this requirement. 

Some aid may be renewed each year. Students must file the 

FAFSA each year, and the amount will be revised to reflect any 

change in need. Renewal of aid will also depend on the student’s 

maintaining satisfactory academic progress. 

For additional information regarding financial aid, visit 

www.CCUniversity.edu/financial. 

DEADLINES 

All financial aid forms should be received in the Student Financial 

Services office by July 15 for the Fall semester or November 15 

for the Spring semester to ensure that funds are available on the 

first day of class. Financial aid is not available for Summer course 

work. If payment arrangements are not made ten days prior to the 

first day of class, the student is responsible for payment; when the 

federal funds arrive, the student will be reimbursed. 

FEDERAL STAFFORD LOANS 

The primary source of federal assistance available to graduate 

students is the Federal Stafford Loan. Federal Stafford Loans are 

low-interest loans available to students attending school at least halftime. 

There are two types of loans: subsidized and unsubsidized. 

Subsidized Federal Stafford Loans. These are based on 

financial need as determined by filing the FAFSA. They are called 

“subsidized” because the government pays the interest while the 

student is in school and until six months after the student leaves 

school. The yearly maximum loan amount is $8,500. 

Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans. These are nonneed 

based loans and require that a FAFSA is filed. They are 

called “unsubsidized” because the student is responsible for 

the interest while in school. 

The amount available for Seminary students is the lesser of the 

cost of attendance at the institution or $20,500 per year. The 

maximum applies to one loan or a combination of subsidized 

and unsubsidized loans. Repayment begins six months after 

graduation, leaving school, or dropping below half-time status. 

Interest on the loans is fixed at 6.8%. 

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT 

There are three programs through which students may seek 

employment on campus: 

Federal Work Study (FWS). The FWS program provides parttime 

employment for students in good standing and applicants 

who can demonstrate a financial need based on a completed 

FAFSA. FWS is a federally supported work-study program. Oncampus 

jobs include positions in the dining services, library, and 

offices. Awards will be based upon need, the amount of available 

funds, and the amount of aid received from other programs. To 

apply for a FWS position, complete a Student Worker Application 

for Employment and submit it to the Human Resources Office. 

School Work Program. The school employs capable students 

on a part-time basis to assist in various offices and departments. 

To apply for student employment, complete a Student Worker 

Application for Employment and submit it to the Human 

Resources Office. 

Graduate Assistant. Full-time students (9 hours or more per 

semester) who maintain a 3.0 GPA are eligible to apply for 

available graduate assistant positions (maximum of 10 hours per 

week during the school year). Applications must go to the office 

of the Vice President of Academics, and appointments are made 

during February and March for the following year. 

SCHOLARSHIPS 

Contact the Seminary Admissions Office for a listing of available 

scholarships. The forms are also available online. The deadline 

for applying for scholarships is March 1 for the Fall semester and 

October 1 for the Spring semester. 

Endowment Scholarships. Cincinnati Christian University has 

received a number of gifts to establish permanently endowed 

scholarships. These scholarships are awarded to students based 

on restrictions and requirements individually found within those 

scholarships. All students who are eligible based on the stated 

requirements will be considered by the scholarship committee 

which will weigh Christian character, academic merit, and 


financial need to help make selections. Applications generally 

are available at the beginning of each semester. 

Current endowed and named scholarships for Seminary students 

include but are not limited to: 

‣ Master of Arts in Counseling Scholarship 

‣ Jack Cottrell Scholarship 

‣ Tommy Earl Cook, Sr. Scholarship 

‣ Dan Otero Scholarship 

‣ Terry Senters Scholarship 

‣ Dr. William S. Boice Scholarship 

‣ R.C. & Fay Foster Scholarship 

‣ Charles L. Trinkle Scholarship 

‣ Malcolm & Ruth Myers Scholarship 

‣ Lucille M. Trinkle Scholarship 

‣ Modest Church of Christ Scholarship 

‣ Charles and Lucille Trinkle Family Scholarship 

‣ George & Evelyn Jackson Scholarship 

SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS 

FOR FINANCIAL AID 

CBS, in accordance with federal guidelines, has established 

standards of satisfactory academic progress to encourage students 

to complete courses for which financial aid is received. Seminary 

students must complete 67% of the hours attempted and earn a 

cumulative grade point average of 2.67. Successful completion 

means credits earned by receiving one of the following grades: A, 

B, C, D. If an extension is filed for a class, the grade is counted as 

incomplete and will affect (lower) the student’s completion rate. 

Seminary students may repeat a course one time only and 

maintain financial aid eligibility for that course. This regulation 

pertains to withdrawn, failed, and passed courses. 

A student whose cumulative grade point average and/or 

completion rate fails to meet the minimum standards noted 

above will be placed on financial aid probation. Failure to bring 

the cumulative grade point average up to the required minimum 

after the probationary year will result in financial aid suspension. 

Students on financial aid suspension must bring their grade point 

average and/or completion rate up to the required minimum by 

taking or retaking classes paid with their own resources before 

their financial aid will be reinstated. 

Any Seminary student who feels he or she has circumstances 

which warrant an exemption to this policy should submit a 

letter of appeal to Student Financial Services. The appeal 

form is available from Student Financial Services or online at 

www.CCUniversity.edu/financial. If the appeal is successful, 

financial aid will be reinstated. All appeals for financial aid reinstatement 

will be decided by the Financial Aid Appeals Committee. 

FEDERAL AID REFUND POLICY 

For students receiving federal aid, both an institutional and a 

federal refund policy exist. Students must complete the Change of 

Schedule form in the Registrar’s Office when withdrawing from 

any of their classes. This form will initiate the refund calculation 

process in Student Financial Services. For financial aid students, 

the official withdrawal date will be the student’s last recorded 

date of attendance in class. This date will be used to determine 

the amount of the refund. Refunds for students who are asked 

to withdraw will be computed using the same refund formula 

as that used by students who withdraw voluntarily. Unofficial 

withdrawal from all classes will result in refund calculations 

based on the Seminary’s determination of the student’s last date 

of class attendance or the midpoint of the semester. 

If a student is receiving financial aid and withdraws from all 

classes during the federal refund period, the refund will be 

returned to aid accounts in the following order: 

Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan 

Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan 

Federal PLUS Loan 

Federal Pell Grant 

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant 

Other Federal Aid 

State, Private, or Institutional Aid 

Student 

For a complete brochure listing the refund policy, contact Student 

Financial Services. 

FORMATS FOR COURSE OFFERINGS 

Cincinnati Bible Seminary seeks to make Seminary ministry 

education available to as many students as possible. To 

accommodate the diverse needs of today’s students, the Seminary 

offers courses in a variety of formats. 

A minimum of one-half of all credit hours taken for a degree at 

Cincinnati Bible Seminary must be completed on the Cincinnati 

campus. The 50% maximum off-site hours may not be exceeded 

by any combination of off-campus courses, online courses, 

directed study courses, ECLE credits, and transfer credits. 

TRADITIONAL SEMESTER COURSES 

These courses meet once a week for 15 weeks. One-credit-hour 

courses meet for 50 minutes, two-credit-hour courses for 1 

hour and 50 minutes, and three-credit-hour courses for 2 hours 

and 40 minutes. Classes are usually scheduled on Mondays and 

Tuesdays, both during the day and in the evening. The Seminary 

offers traditional semester-long courses each Fall and Spring. 

2-2-2 COURSES 

These courses meet two full days (Thursdays and Fridays) three 

times during the semester. During the Fall semester each of these 

sessions is usually held in September, October, and November. 

During the Spring semester, each session is usually held in January, 

February, and March. Classes begin at 10 a.m. on Thursday and 

conclude mid-afternoon on Friday. 


3-3 COURSES 

When used, these courses meet three full days (Wednesdays, Thursdays, 

and Fridays) one or two times during the semester, depending on 

course length. During the Fall semester one session is usually held 

in September and one in November. During the Spring semester one 

session is usually held in January and one in March. Classes begin at 

10 a.m. on Wednesday and conclude mid-afternoon on Friday. 

ONE-WEEK INTENSIVE COURSES 

These courses are offered on the Cincinnati campus during 

Early Fall in August, Early Spring in January, Spring Break in 

March, and early Summer in May and June. In addition, weeklong 

intensive courses are offered at distance education sites. 

One-week intensive classes begin at 10 a.m. on the first day and 

conclude mid-afternoon on Friday. 

These intensive courses require certain assignments to be 

completed both before the week-long class begins and after the 

week of instruction is completed. 

CONCENTRATED MAR 

This program provides a one-day-a-week format that allows 

students with advanced standing to complete the MAR degree 

with a concentration in Pastoral Leadership in two years. These 

classes typically meet on Thursday evenings. 

OFF-CAMPUS EDUCATION SITES 

These courses offered at off-campus sites are traditionally held in onenight-a-week, 

week-long, 2-2-2 or occasionally 3-3 formats, as well as 

utilizing online, ECLE, SLE/SME, and directed study courses. 

ONLINE COURSES 

These are courses which meet through the internet via the course 

management system Moodle. Online classes take place during the 

regular course term, but allow flexibility in when you do your work. 

This format allows you to take necessary courses without having 

to travel or disrupt your work schedule. Currently up to one year 

of the MAR and MDiv can be completed online. Some courses 

utilize content CDs, which are available at the CCU Bookstore. 

For more information visit www.CCUniversity.edu/elearn. 

CAMPUS LIFE AND STUDENT SERVICES 

CCR 

Campus Community Representation serves as a collective voice of 

the student body to the administration of the Seminary. The CCR 

consists of several students currently enrolled at Cincinnati Bible 

Seminary who meet regularly with the Seminary Administration. 

1 HOUR 

“1 hour” is a time of fellowship and worship that is specifically 

designed for Seminary students and based on Ephesians 4:1-6. It 

is held once a month on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Actual dates for “1 

hour” will be posted in the CBS News and on bulletin boards. 

STUDENT FORUMS 

Student forums are designed to allow students to interact with 

professors and peers in their field of study outside the classroom. 

These forums may meet at any time that is conducive to the schedules 

of faculty and students, but they generally meet once a month on 

Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Dates and times for student 

forums are posted in the CBS News or on the bulletin boards. For 

more information on current Student Forums, please see the Student 

Handbook. Audio can be found online within Moodle. 

OTHER CAMPUS ACTIVITIES 

As part of Cincinnati Christian University, Cincinnati Bible 

Seminary shares a campus with Cincinnati Christian University and 

the CALL program. Seminary students are invited to participate 

in a variety of campus activities, including intramural sports, 

intercollegiate athletics, dinner theater, Missions Emphasis Week 

and Alumni Reunion. Information about these events will be posted 

on bulletin boards, in the CBS News and in the Student Handbook. 

LIBRARY SERVICES 

The George Mark Elliott Library (http://library.ccuniversity.edu), 

named in honor of one of our beloved former professors, provides 

the CCU community with the learning resources and services for 

their information and learning needs. The library has a collection 

of approximately 150,000 books (both print and electronic), 

microforms, audio-visual media and other kinds of resources. 

Students can use their CCU ID card to check out many of these 

items. Patrons can search the library’s holdings by using SCROLLS, 

the library’s online catalog. The library also provides access to 

a vast array of academic journals, both in print and electronic 

formats. Patrons may access over 100 research databases from 

the library’s web site. These electronic resources are accessed 

virtually anywhere that students have internet access. 

The G. M. Elliott Library also houses CCU’s archives collection 

where photographs, documents, and memorabilia pertaining to 

the history of Cincinnati Christian University are preserved. 

The CCU Library offers a Graduate Reference Study Room. This 

room houses a book collection focused primarily in the areas of 

Biblical and theological studies. Resources are to be used in the study 

room and can be removed only with permission from the library staff. 

Tow computers are provided in the room for study and research, 

and internet access is available. Graduate students can obtain their 

own key to the room by filling out an application and submitting a 

deposit of ten dollars. Graduate students who are working on theses 

or projects can also reserve a study carrel throughout the school year. 

Please contact the Public Services Librarian (244-8679) for help 

with obtaining a key or a study carrel. 

The library participates in an organization called OhioLINK, 

which provides collaborative services for college and university 

libraries throughout the State of Ohio. This quick and efficient 

interlibrary loan service provides CCU library patrons with 

millions of information resources that supplement the materials in 

the campus library (www.ohiolink.edu). 


HOUSING 

For information about area off-campus housing, please visit 

the Relocation Assistance page of the Seminary website at 

www.CCUniversity.edu/seminary, or contact the Admissions 

Office at 1-800-949-4CCU (4228), ext. 8426. 

BOOKSTORE 

The campus Bookstore provides a broad range of items including 

Bibles, commentaries, textbooks, school supplies, clothing, gift 

items, and health supplies. If you would like to place an order 

or find out if a particular item is available, visit the Bookstore 

website at www.CCUbookstore.com or call 1-800-949-4CCU 

(4228), ext. 8134, or (513) 244-8134. 

COUNSELING CENTER 

Students can receive counseling free of charge at the CCU 

Counseling Center located in Presidents Hall, next to the 

Development Office. The Center is a training clinic staffed by 

advanced students in the Master of Arts in Counseling program 

who are fully supervised by the counseling faculty. Medical and 

other off-campus professional referrals can also be made through 

the Center. 

Although a position cannot be guaranteed, the Seminary will try 

to help the student as much as possible in seeking employment. 

A student can find out more about church-related employment by 

visiting the Relocation Assistance page of the Seminary website, 

or by visiting www.CCUniversity.edu/alumni/career-services, 

my.CCUniversity.edu/JobBoard2/index.php, or by contacting the 

Alumni Office through email at careerservices@CCUniversity.edu. 

TUITION 

Tuition fees are charged on a per-credit-hour basis. Specified courses 

may also have lab fees as designated. A current schedule of charges is 

available upon request by calling 1-800-949-4CCU, ext. 8130. 

Charges for fees other than tuition include, but are not limited 

to, extensions, extra curricular credit, musical instruction, library, 

parking, and graduation. These fees and others are included in the 

current schedule of charges. 

The Center is also available as an outreach to people of the community 

who are experiencing personal or relational problems, and who may 

want to address issues from a Christian perspective. The staff is 

committed to a holistic philosophy: that good health results from a 

balance in physical, psychological, relational, and spiritual factors. 

For more information visit www.CCUniversity.edu/counseling. 

We’re here to serve you - 

Seminary Support Staff: (Left to right, back to front) 

Dr. Johnny Pressley, Dean of the Seminary 

Alex Eddy, Director of Admissions 

Valeri Herrick, Administrative Assistant to the Dean of the Seminary 

Stephanie Shell, Administrative Assistant to Admissions 

EMPLOYMENT/PLACEMENT 

The Greater Cincinnati area offers great opportunities for 

employment. Our Alumni Office provides students a list of open 

ministries for those who wish to be involved in full- or part-time 

ministry while furthering their education. The Alumni Office acts 

as a liaison between churches seeking ministers and ministers 

seeking churches. They also are the liaison for interim and 

occasional preaching opportunities. The Human Resources Office 

provides a list of available student positions on campus. 

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DEGREE OFFERINGS 

DEGREE DESCRIPTIONS 

MASTER OF DIVINITY (MDiv) 

PURPOSE 

The Master of Divinity degree is a 90-hour degree offered to 

students who have completed a baccalaureate degree at an 

accredited undergraduate educational institution. For students who 

do not have an extensive undergraduate Bible education, the MDiv 

degree is considered to be the basic degree for professional churchrelated 

ministries. 

The MDiv degree is a professional ministry degree requiring courses 

in Biblical Studies (including Biblical Languages), Theological 

Studies, Church History, and Pastoral Leadership. 

MDiv OBJECTIVES 

Students graduating with a Master of Divinity degree will: 

‣ Demonstrate advanced exegetical skill in effectively 

studying and interpreting Scriptures. 

‣ Articulate a theology that is both Biblical and 

historically orthodox. 

‣ Exhibit an understanding of the general history of the 

church and of the history and principles of the 


‣ Research and construct a theology for the practice of 

ministry in contemporary cultural contexts. 

‣ Demonstrate understanding of and competence in the 

skills necessary for effective ministry and leadership that 

will help the church accomplish its mission. 

‣ Evidence a mature love for God and a commitment to 

personal Christian discipleship. 

‣ Communicate effectively and creatively in written, oral, 

and other forms. 

‣ Demonstrate competence in the objectives outlined in the 

chosen area of concentrated study. 

‣ Demonstrate the ability to identify and select appropriate 

strategies for assimilation, discipling, and spiritual 

development of church members in order to lead them to 

maturity in their faith and service. 

CONCENTRATIONS 

BIBLICAL STUDIES 

The MDiv with concentration in Biblical Studies prepares students 

for a wide variety of ministries that involve preaching or teaching 

the Bible. These include, but are not limited to, preaching, 

education ministry, Bible translation, cross-cultural evangelism, 

teaching Bible in private secondary schools or Christian colleges, 

and writing or editing for Christian publications. The MDiv with 

Biblical Studies concentrations can also prepare students to enroll 

in doctoral programs in Biblical Studies. 

Students who satisfactorily complete the requirements for the 

concentration in Biblical Studies will: 

‣ Translate and exegete selected Greek and Hebrew 

Biblical texts. 

‣ Describe and assess various perspectives on issues of 

Biblical criticism and interpretation, both historical 

and contemporary. 

‣ Describe and assess how the Biblical text both reflects 

and transcends its cultural setting. 

‣ Articulate the central thrust of each book of the Old and 

New Testaments. 

‣ Explain the role that Biblical exegesis plays in personal 

Christian growth, the development of competent 

leadership within the church, and the church’s ability to 

address the issues of the modern world. 

THEOLOGICAL STUDIES 

The Theological Studies curriculum has been designed to provide 

students with a comprehensive look at what is commonly known 

as Systematic Theology, which is a topical study of what the Bible 

teaches regarding our beliefs and practices as Christians. Our 

primary focus is upon Christian doctrine, with a secondary emphasis 

upon the related theological disciplines of apologetics and ethics. 


concentration in Theological Studies will: 

‣ Express clearly the foundational idea of Scripture’s divine 

inspiration and authority as well as the need to establish 

all beliefs and practices upon Biblical teaching. 

‣ View Biblical teaching from a broad perspective that 

seeks out the inherent harmony and consistency between 

all Bible doctrines. 

‣ Determine what the Biblical teaching is on a given 

subject, drawing upon the foundational work of Biblical 

exegesis and interpretation of specific passages. 

‣ Critique a wide variety of theological and philosophical 

views and discern which ideas do not have solid 

Biblical support. 

‣ Make a practical application of the theological teaching 

of Scripture to the life of the individual Christian and to 

the church. 

‣ Complete graduate level research and writing in the field 

of theology. 

CHURCH HISTORY 

Church history is an integral part of the curriculum at Cincinnati 

Bible Seminary. Each degree program offers some church history, 

enabling students to have a sense of how the church has developed 

over the centuries. Students have the opportunity not only to learn 

about the historical development of the church but also to study 

how doctrinal and theological teachings developed within the 

various religious traditions. 

In addition to learning church history within each of the degree 

programs, students may choose to concentrate their studies in the 

field of church history. 

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concentration in Church History will be able to: 

‣ Communicate a knowledge and understanding of the 

history of the church. 

‣ Demonstrate an awareness of the major influences that 

have shaped Christianity in the present. 

‣ Develop the ability to think critically about the perspectives 

of various historians and their presuppositions. 


of church history. 

PRACTICAL MINISTRIES SPECIALIZATIONS 

The Seminary offers ministry specializations designed to give students 

knowledge and expertise to lead in various church-related ministries 

or for specific vocations in the local church such as preaching, 

leadership, evangelism, church planting, or intercultural studies. 

PASTORAL LEADERSHIP 


specialization in Pastoral Leadership will: 

‣ Verbalize a philosophy of Biblical ministry aimed at 

implementing the Great Commission. 

‣ Develop the exegetical and communicative skills to 

prepare Biblical messages that are relevant, concrete, 

and action-oriented. 

‣ Identify personal aptitude and preparedness as a 

visionary leader, change agent, and equipper in the 

local congregation. 

‣ Articulate Biblical standards and principles for 

evangelism and church health. 

‣ Diagnose the resources and needs of a community to 

develop effective means for reaching the unchurched 

with the Gospel. 

‣ Provide skilled pastoral care. 

‣ Complete graduate level research and writing in the 

field of professional ministries. 

PASTORAL CARE AND COUNSELING 

The purpose of the Pastoral Care and Counseling specialization 

is to prepare graduates to pursue careers in church related 

vocations and to develop counseling skills which will enhance 

their ministry as ministers, pastoral counselors, chaplains, 

lay-counselors, and Christian counselors in churches or parachurch 

organizations. The program includes instruction in basic 

counseling theories, techniques, and helping applications. 

Students who satisfactorily complete the requirements with a 

specialization in Pastoral Care and Counseling will: 

‣ Model an understanding and use of Scripture and 

theology as a foundation for the practice of counseling. 

‣ Show an awareness and reflection to others of selfunderstanding, 

personal faith, and moral principles to 

facilitate working with others. 

‣ Exhibit an understanding and knowledge of the 

foundational principles of the counseling process as 

well as legal and ethical issues for counseling ministry. 

‣ Demonstrate an ability to apply counseling principles, 

techniques, and clinical skills in church and parachurch 

settings. 


field of Pastoral Care and Counseling. 

FAMILY STUDIES 

The Family Studies specialization allows students to explore 

the multiple needs of families within a complex, increasingly 

diverse, and technological society. The major objectives of 

the program are to: study human and family development; 

understand the dynamics that affect working with families and 

individuals in home, church, and community environments; 

and explore strategies for developing responsible adults with 

knowledge and skills for marriage, parenthood, and social roles. 

Certification in Family Life Education requires consultation 

with the faculty adviser for external certification options for 

marriage, parenthood, and social roles. 


specialization in Family Studies will: 

‣ Identify and describe the theoretical foundations for 

family studies. 

‣ Research, evaluate, and develop family life programs 

and services. 

‣ Investigate the skills that families need to meet the 

challenges of family life and its environs. 

‣ Apply strategies to assist families in growing 

toward health. 


field of Family Studies. 

EDUCATIONAL MINISTRIES 

Educational ministries is the aspect of ministry that specifically 

focuses on teaching people about what it means to be a disciple 

of Jesus Christ. 

The purpose of Educational Ministries is to better equip 

students to evaluate the educational needs of their ministry 

context and design opportunities for Christian education to 

impact everyone in the church. By better understanding family 

life issues, developmental theories, curricular implications, 

and educational strategies, Christian educators can make a 

significant contribution to the church’s ministry and mission. 

Within this degree concentration, students are able to prepare 

for a variety of Educational Ministries such as with families, 

children, youth, adults, and small groups. 


specialization in Educational Ministries will: 

‣ Describe how various developmental theories inform 

educational ministries. 

‣ Identify various educational models and strategies. 

‣ Articulate a philosophy of ministry that integrates 

educational principles. 

‣ Develop educational programs that facilitate 

Christian discipleship. 


field of Educational Ministries. 


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CHURCH GROWTH/CHURCH PLANTING 

The church growth and church planting movement is a 

phenomenon that deserves serious study and reflection. The 

strategies developed by this movement contain both theological 

and sociological dimensions. 

The purpose of the Church Growth/Church Planting specialization 

is to better equip students to evaluate the theories and principles 

of the church growth and church planting movement. 


specialization in Church Growth/Church Planting will: 

‣ Understand the history of the church growth/church 

planting movement. 

‣ Identify various church growth models and strategies. 

‣ Articulate a philosophy of ministry that integrates church 

growth principles with Biblical and theological truth. 

‣ Develop evangelistic programs that fulfill the Great 

Commission with theological integrity. 


field of Church Growth/Church Planting. 




URBAN & INTERCULTURAL STUDIES 

The Urban and Intercultural Studies program is designed to help 

students prepare for cross-culturalministry either in the urban 

centers of North America or in other regions of the world. 


specialization in Urban & Intercultural Studies will: 

‣ Formulate a practical theology of the mission of God. 

‣ Recognize the importance of participation in the world 

Christian mission. 

‣ Demonstrate an understanding of the dynamics of 

cross-cultural communication and be able to develop a 

plan to become bilingual. 

‣ Analyze the social, cultural, and economic dynamics of 

modern societies and cities. 

‣ Describe national, cultural, and ethnic barriers to 

ministry in urban and/or intercultural contexts. 

‣ Construct ministry strategies appropriate for a 

particular cultural context and conducive to indigenous 

church leadership. 

MASTER OF ARTS IN COUNSELING (MAC) 

The purpose of the 75-hour Master of Arts in Counseling program 

is to prepare counselors with training in Christian philosophical 

foundations, counseling theory, empirically supported treatments, 

and clinical skills to provide services in churches, agencies, and 

mental health centers. The Master of Arts in Counseling degree 

fulfills the requirements for licensure as a professional counselor in 

the State of Ohio, credentialing as a National Certified Counselor, 

and is compliant with national training standards. 

Students graduating with a Master of Arts in Counseling will: 

‣ Utilize their own personal development to facilitate their 

work with others. 

‣ Demonstrate a concern for the spiritual and psychological 

needs of others and an appreciation for the uniqueness 

of people. 

‣ Integrate interpersonal qualities, theoretical 

understandings, and professional and ethical guidelines 

with competency based practices that translate into 

effective counseling relationships. 

‣ Demonstrate competency in the following areas: 

Human growth and development; counseling theory; 

counseling techniques; group dynamics; processing 

and counseling; appraisal of individuals; research and 

evaluation; professional, legal, and ethical responsibilities; 

social and cultural foundations; lifestyle and career 

development; diagnosis (DSM), treatment planning, 

clinical psychopathology, personality, and abnormal 

behavior; evaluation of mental and emotional disorders; 

methods of prevention, intervention, and treatment of 

mental and emotional disorders. 

‣ Demonstrate an effective integration of theology, 

psychology, and counseling within a Biblical context. 

‣ Be skilled in the necessary specialization areas and 

understand the professional settings in which they 

are employed. 

This degree is not available to international students who have not 

completed 12 credit hours of the MAR with a concentration in Pastoral 

Leadership and a specialization in Pastoral Care and Counseling. 

MASTER OF ARTS (RELIGION) (MAR) 

The Master of Arts (Religion) is oriented toward general and 

theological studies. The MAR allows a variety of concentrations 

and specializations taken from a research perspective that 

encourages students to integrate general biblical, theological, and 

historical studies into a study concentration. The MAR degree is 

a 54-hour degree that should take at least two years to complete. 

Students who have done previous studies in Bible, theology, or 

a related field may receive up to eighteen hours of credit toward 

reduced degree duration. The MAR degree should not be seen 

as preparatory for professional ministry. It allows practitioners to 


esearch and deepen their understanding of specific concentration 

areas, or allows students to prepare for advanced (usually doctoral) 

studies in their field of concentration. 

The following concentrations are available within the MAR degree: 

‣ Biblical Studies Concentration 

• Cultural Settings 

• New Testament 

• Old Testament 

‣ Theological Studies Concentration 

‣ Church History Concentration 

‣ Leadership Studies Concentration 

• Pastoral Leadership 

• Pastoral Care and Counseling 

• Educational Ministries 

• Family Studies 

• Church Growth/Church Planting 

• Urban and Intercultural Studies 

Students graduating with a Master of Arts (Religion) with 

concentrations in Biblical Studies, Theological Studies or 

Church History will: 

‣ Possess skills to study the Scriptures effectively. 

‣ Be able to articulate a theology that is Biblical and 

historically orthodox. 

‣ Have an understanding of the history of the church. 

‣ Be knowledgeable of the principles of the 


‣ Be able to communicate effectively. 

‣ Have met the objectives outlined in the chosen area of 

concentrated study. 

CONCENTRATIONS 

BIBLICAL STUDIES 


concentration in Biblical Studies will: 

‣ Translate and exegete selected Greek or Hebrew 

Biblical texts. 

‣ Describe and assess various perspectives on issues of 

Biblical criticism and interpretation, both historical 

and contemporary. 

‣ Describe and assess how the Biblical text both reflects 

and transcends its cultural setting. 

‣ Articulate the central thrust of each book of the Old or 

New Testament. 

‣ Demonstrate special expertise in selected sections of the 

Old or New Testament. 


of Biblical Studies. 

‣ Explain the role that Biblical exegesis plays in personal 

Christian growth, the development of competent 

leadership within the church, and the church’s ability to 

address the issues of the modern world. 

THEOLOGICAL STUDIES 


concentration in Theological Studies will: 

‣ Express clearly the foundational idea of Scripture’s divine 

inspiration and authority as well as the need to establish 

all beliefs and practices upon Biblical teaching. 

‣ View Biblical teaching from a broad perspective that 

seeks out the inherent harmony and consistency between 

all Bible doctrines. 

‣ Determine what the Biblical teaching is on a given 

subject, drawing upon the foundational work of Biblical 

exegesis and interpretation of specific passages. 

‣ Critique a wide variety of theological and philosophical 

views and discern which ideas do not have solid 

Biblical support. 

‣ Make a practical application of the theological teaching 

of Scripture to the life of the individual Christian and to 

the church. 


of theology. 

CHURCH HISTORY 


concentration in Church History will be able to: 

‣ Communicate a knowledge and understanding of the 

history of the church. 

‣ Demonstrate an awareness of the major influences that 

have shaped Christianity in the present. 

‣ Develop the ability to think critically about the perspectives 

of various historians and their presuppositions. 


of church history. 

LEADERSHIP STUDIES SPECIALIZATIONS 

The Master of Arts (Religion) with a concentration in Leadership 

Studies adds a set of interdisciplinary goals in addition to the 

general academic goals of the MAR. Students who graduate with 

this concentration will complete graduate level research and writing 

in a specific field of leadership. 

PASTORAL LEADERSHIP 

The specialization in Pastoral Leadership allows students to 

integrate general biblical, theological, and historical studies 

with focused research and writing in leadership. 

Students who complete the Pastoral Leadership specialization will: 

‣ Develop and articulate a philosophy of leadership that 

exhibits an understanding and integration of biblical 

and secular principles and theories that influence 

pastoral leadership. 

‣ Apply principles and theories of leadership and 

organizational behavior to congregational life. 

‣ Understand and contribute to the creation of models of 

pastoral leadership. 

‣ Demonstrate the integration of pastoral leadership and 

congregational development. 

‣ Develop and demonstrate a mature love for God and 

commitment to personal Christian discipleship as a 

foundation for personal effectiveness in leadership. 

‣ Exhibit competent graduate level research and writing 

in Pastoral Leadership, and demonstrate the ability to 

integrate general biblical, theological, and historical 

studies into that research and writing. 


‣ Participate adequately in academic community opportunities 

required and offered by CBS, in order to develop 

networks of resources for enhanced leadership. 

‣ Demonstrate a researched understanding of varied 

strategies for assimilation, discipling, and spiritual 

development which students utilize to evaluate their 

presence and effectiveness in varied congregational 

and ministry settings. 

PASTORAL CARE AND COUNSELING 

The purpose of the specialization in Pastoral Care and Counseling 

is to prepare graduates to deepen their understanding and use 

of counseling theories and techniques to enhance their work 

as ministers, pastoral counselors, chaplains, lay-counselors, or 

Christian counselors in churches or para-church organizations. 


concentration in Pastoral Care and Counseling will: 

‣ Exhibit understanding and use of Scripture and 

theology as a foundation for the practice of counseling. 

‣ Demonstrate healthy self-awareness, personal faith, and 

moral principles that provide a foundation for effectively 

working with others. 

‣ Exhibit knowledge and understanding of the foundational 

principles of the counseling process as well as legal and 

ethical issues for counseling ministry. 

‣ Demonstrate the ability to apply counseling principles, 

techniques, and clinical skills in church and parachurch 

settings. 


field of Pastoral Care and Counseling. 

FAMILY STUDIES 

The Family Studies specialization allows students to explore 

the multiple needs of families within a complex, increasingly 

diverse, and technological society. The major objectives of 

the program are to: study human and family development; 

understand the dynamics that affect working with families and 

individuals in home, church, and community environments; 

and explore strategies for developing responsible adults with 

knowledge and skills for marriage, parenthood, and social roles. 

Certification in Family Life Education requires consultation 

with the faculty advisor for external certification options for 

marriage, parenthood, and social roles. 


concentration in Family Studies will: 

‣ Identify and describe the theoretical foundations for 

Family Studies. 

‣ Research, evaluate, and develop family life programs 

and services. 

‣ Investigate the skills that families need to meet the 

challenges of family life and its environs. 

‣ Assess strategies for assisting families in growing 

toward health. 


field of Family Studies. 

EDUCATIONAL MINISTRIES 

Educational Ministries is the aspect of ministry that specifically 

focuses on teaching people about what it means to be a disciple 

of Jesus Christ. 

The purpose of Educational Ministries is to better equip 

students to evaluate the educational needs of their ministry 

context and design opportunities for Christian education to 

impact everyone in the church. By better understanding family 

life issues, developmental theories, curricular implications, and 

educational strategies, Christian educators make a significant 

contribution to the church’s ministry and mission. Within this 

degree concentration, students are able to prepare for a variety 

of Educational Ministries such as with families, children, youth, 

adults, and small groups. 


specialization in Educational Ministries will: 

‣ Describe how developmental theory informs 

Educational Ministries. 

‣ Identify various models and strategies. 

‣ Articulate a philosophy that integrates teaching 

ministry with spiritual formation. 

‣ Develop educational approaches that facilitate 

Christian discipleship. 


field of Educational Ministries. 

CHURCH GROWTH/CHURCH PLANTING 

The Church growth and church planting movement is a 

phenomenon that deserves serious study and reflection. The 

strategies developed by this movement contain both theological 

and sociological dimensions. The purpose of the Church Growth/ 

Church Planting specialization is to better equip students to 

evaluate the theories and principles of the church growth and 

church planting movement. 


specialization in Church Growth/Church Planting will: 

‣ Understand the history of the church growth/church 

planting movement. 

‣ Identify various church growth models and strategies. 

‣ Articulate a philosophy of ministry that integrates 

church growth principles with Biblical and 

theological truth. 

‣ Develop evangelistic programs that fulfill the Great 

Commission with theological integrity. 


field of Church Growth/Church Planting. 




URBAN AND INTERCULTURAL STUDIES 

The Urban and Intercultural Studies program is designed to help 

students prepare for cross-cultural ministry either in the urban 

centers of North America or in other regions of the world. 



specialization in Urban and Intercultural Studies will be able to: 

‣ Articulate theology of the mission of God. 

‣ Recognize the importance of participation in the world 

Christian mission. 

‣ Demonstrate an understanding of the dynamics of 

cross-cultural communication and be able to develop a 

plan to become bilingual. 

‣ Analyze the social, cultural, and economic dynamics of 

modern societies and cities. 

‣ Describe national, cultural, and ethnic barriers to 

ministry in urban and/or intercultural contexts. 

‣ Conduct graduate level research and writing in urban 

and intercultural ministry and leadership. 

in these studies require 9 hours of language. 

3 hours: Introduction to Biblical Language Tools [BLA 500] 

6 hours: BNT or BOT 630 or above Bible classes [excluding 

the BCS/BOT/BNT History of Israel series] 

OR 

6 hours: Beginning and Intermediate Greek [BLA 510-511] or 

Beginning and Intermediate Hebrew [BLA 520-521] 

3 hours: Advanced/Exegesis Greek or Hebrew [BLA 611- 

614, 621-624, 715-717, 725-726] 

MAR BIBLICAL 

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS 

All Master of Arts degrees require courses in Biblical languages 

as part of the required hours in Biblical studies. 

Old Testament Bible: The OT Bible concentration requires 6 

hours of Beginning and Intermediate Hebrew language and 6 

hours of advanced or exegetical Hebrew. 

6 hours: Beginning and Intermediate Hebrew [BLA 520, 521] 

6 hours: Advanced/Exegesis Hebrew [BLA 621-624, 715-717] 

New Testament Bible: The NT Bible concentration requires 

6 hours of Beginning and Intermediate Greek language and 6 

hours of advanced or exegetical Greek. 

6 hours: Beginning and Intermediate Greek [BLA 520, 521] 

6 hours: Advanced/Exegesis Greek [BLA 611-614, 715-717] 

MDIV BIBLICAL 

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS 

All Master of Divinity degrees require courses in biblical languages 

as a part of the required hours in biblical studies. 

If the Beginning and Intermediate language requirements have 

been fulfilled in a previous program, then these hours can be 

fulfilled with exegetical language classes, or any Bible classes. 

Bible MDIV: The Bible MDiv concentration requires 15 hours 

of language. 

6 hours: Beginning and Intermediate Greek [BLA 510-511] 

6 hours: Beginning and Intermediate Hebrew [BLA 520-521] 


614, 621-624, 715-717, 725-726] 

Theology MDIV: The Theology concentration requires 9 hours 

of language. 

6 hours: Beginning and Intermediate Greek [BLA 510-511] 

or Beginning and Intermediate Hebrew [BLA 520-521] 


614, 621-624, 715-717, 725-726] 

Pastoral Leadership or Church History MDIV: Concentrations 

Cultural Settings, Biblical Studies: The OT Bible concentration 

requires 6 hours of Beginning and Intermediate Hebrew or 

Greek and 6 hours or advanced or exegetical Hebrew or Greek. 

6 hours: Beginning and Intermediate Hebrew or Greek 

[BLA 520, 521 or 510, 511] 

6 hours: Advanced/Exegesis Greek of Hebrew [BLA 611- 

614, 621-624, 715-717, 725-726] 

Theological Studies: The Theological concentration requires 

6 hours of Beginning and Intermediate Greek language, and 3 

hours of advanced or exegetical Greek. 

6 hours: Beginning and Intermediate Greek [BLA 510, 511] 

3 hours: Advanced/Exegesis Greek [BLA 611-614, 715-717] 

Pastoral Leadership and Church History: These concentrations 

require 6 hours of biblical languages. 

6 hours: Beginning and Intermediate Greek or Hebrew 

[BLA 520, 521 or BLA 510, 511] 

OR 

6 hours: 3 hours BLA 500 Intro to Language Tools and 3 hours 

BNT or BOT 630 or above Bible classes (excluding 

the BCS/BOT/BNT “History of Israel” series) 

Language Proficiency Examinations 

Students without academic credit for courses in Greek or Hebrew 

who have acquired skill in reading the language may be allowed 

to take advanced language or exegesis courses with acceptable 

results on the proficiency examination. No waiver of required 

hours will be granted by examination. 


MASTER OF DIVINITY 

Biblical Studies Concentration 

90 hours 

Prerequisite 

Baccalaureate degree 

Biblical Studies and *BOT 500 Old Testament Foundations (3) 

Biblical Languages *BNT 500 New Testament Foundations (3) 

(48 hours) *BEX 500 Foundations of Biblical Exegesis (3) 

**BOT 600 Issues in Old Testament Criticism (3) 

**BNT 600 Issues in New Testament Criticism (3) 

**BEX 600 Issues in Biblical Interpretation (3) 

Elective in Cultural Settings focusing on OT period (3) 

Elective in Cultural Settings focusing on NT period (3) 

Elective in Old Testament (3) 

Elective in New Testament (3) 

Biblical Language (see p. 23, 24 for MDiv requirements) (15) 

Electives in Biblical Studies (BLA, BCS, BEX, BOT, or BNT) (12) 

Church History #GHI 500 Survey in Church History (3) 

(9 hours) #GHI 530 History of the Restoration Movement (3) 

Choose ONE (3): 

GHI 560 Early Church History 

GHI 570 The Protestant Reformation 

Theological Studies +TTH 500 Basic Theology (3) 

(15 hours) TTH 560 Doctrine of Grace (3) 

Elective in Ethics (TET 520, TET 530, or TET 540) (2) 

Electives in Theological Studies (TTH, TAP, or TET) (7) 

Practical Ministries PMN 580 Research and Writing for Graduate Studies (0) 

(18 hours) PMN 502 Spiritual Formation (3) 

*PMN 501 Introduction to Vocational Ministry (3) 

**PMN 540 Leadership and Management for Ministry (3) 


PMN 560 Characteristics of a Healthy Church 

PMN 561 Biblical and Contemporary Dynamics of Church Development 

#PMN 520 Fundamentals of Biblical Communication (3) 

Elective in Counseling or Educational Ministries or Intercultural Studies (3) 

PMN 792 Field Education (3) 

Comprehensive Examination 

The Oral Examination Application form is to be submitted to the 

Seminary Dean’s office by September 30 of the final school year. 

The examination is to be completed no later than April 1 of the intended 

graduation year. 

* University Graduate track 

** Bible College Graduate track 

# Upon review of the transcript, if the student has completed an equivalent course, another course in this field 

may be substituted. 

+ If the student has completed a basic Bible doctrines survey course, TTH 620 Doctrine of God may be substituted. 



Theological Studies Concentration 

90 hours 

Prerequisite 








Elective in Cultural Settings (3) 



Biblical Language (see p. 23, 24 for MDiv requirements) (9) 

Electives in Biblical Studies (BLA, BCS, BEX, BOT, or BNT) and 

Biblical Language to complete 36 hours 






Theological Studies TTH 560 Doctrine of Grace (3) 

(27 hours) TTH 610 Foundations of Theology (3) 

TTH 620 Doctrine of God (3) 

TTH 630 Christology (3) 

Elective in Polemics (TTH 611, TTH 612, or TTH 713) (3) 

Elective in Ethics (TET 520, TET 530, or TET 540) (2) 

Electives in Theological Studies (TTH, TAP, or TET) (10) 

Practical Ministries PMN 502 Spiritual Formation (3) 

(18 hours) *PMN 501 Introduction to Vocational Ministry (3) 







PMN 792 SLE/SME (3) 




The examination is to be completed no later than April 1 of the 

intended graduation year. 







Church History Concentration 

90 hours 

Prerequisite 











Biblical Language (see p. 23, 24 for MDiv requirements) 

Electives in Biblical Studies and Languages to complete 33 hours 

Church History #GHI 500 Survey of Church History (3) 


GHI 560 Early Church History (3) 

GHI 570 The Protestant Reformation (3) 

GHI 575 United States Religious History (3) 

Electives in Church History (9) 



Elective in Ethics (TET 520, TET 530 or TET 540) (2) 

Electives in Theological Studies (TTH, TAP, TET) (7) 


(18 hours) *PMN 501 Introduction to Vocational Ministry (3) 




















Practical Ministries 

90 hours 

Prerequisite 











Biblical Language (see p. 23, 24 for MDiv requirements) 

Electives in Biblical Studies and Languages to complete 36 hours 








Elective in Ethics (TET 520, TET 530 or TET 540) (2) 

Electives in Theological Studies (TTH, TAP, TET) (7) 


(30 hours) 27 hours as designated by each concentration/specialization 

requirement. See next page. 













Specialization Requirements in the Practical Ministries Concentration 

Practical Ministries (27) 

#PMN 501 Introduction to Vocational Ministry (3) 

PMN 520 Fundamentals of Biblical Communication (3) 

PMN 540 Leadership and Management for Ministry (3) 





Elective in Counseling (3) 

Elective in Educational Ministries (3) 

Electives in Pastoral Leadership (Courses beginning with “P” designation) (6) 

Pastoral Care and Counseling (27) 

Prerequisite: Introduction to Counseling or Psychology 

PMN 518 Biblical Resources for Counseling (3) 

PPC 521 Theology of Pastoral Care & Counseling (3) 

PPC 534 Seminar: Premarital Counseling (3) 

PPC 582 Counseling Techniques: Pre-Practicum (3) 

PPC 583 Practicum I: Pastoral Care and Counseling (2) 

PPC 792 Pastoral Care and Counseling: SLE/SME (Internship) (2) 

PCO 561 Group Counseling (3) 

PCO 580 Counseling Assessment (3) 

PCO 620 Marriage and Family Counseling (3) 

Electives in Counseling (5) 

NOTE: Coordinate additional degree requirements (e.g., course sequencing, etc.) with advisor. 

Family Studies (27) 

PFS 515 Human and Family Development (3) 

PFS 540 Management of Family Resources (3) 

PFS 561 Internal Dynamics of Families (3) 

PFS 565 Family Life Education and Ministry (3) 

PFS 792 SLE/SME (3) 

Electives (Choose from PMN 510, PCO 540 and 620, any PFS and most PEM courses) (12) 

NOTE: Students wishing to fulfill requirements for Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) should 

consult their advisor for further course requirements. 

Educational Ministries (27) 


PEM 510 Educational Ministries in the Church (3) 

PEM 515 Human and Family Development (3) 

PEM 565 Family Life Education and Ministry (3) 

PEM 792 SLE/SME (3) 

Electives in Pastoral Leadership (any course beginning with “P” designation) (12) 

Church Growth/Church Planting (27) 




PMN 560 Characteristics of a Healthy Church (3) 

PMN 561 Biblical and Contemporary Dynamics of Church Development (3) 

Electives in Church Growth or Church Planting (9) 

SME/SLE (3) 


Urban and Intercultural (27) 





PIC 500 Introduction to Cross Cultural Ministry 

PIC 516 Urban Ministry 

PAC/TAP 570 World Religions Seminar (3) 

PIC 792 Supervised Leadership Experience (3) 

Electives in Urban and Intercultural Studies (9) 





MASTER OF ARTS IN COUNSELING 

75 hours 

Prerequisite 


BOT 500 Old Testament Foundations or equivalent (3) 

BNT 500 New Testament Foundations or equivalent (3) 

TTH 500 Basic Theology or equivalent (3) 

Theological Studies TTH 560 Doctrine of Grace (3) 

(8 hours) TTH 650 Doctrine of Man (2) 

TTH 556 Demonology (1) 

Elective in Ethics TET 520 or TET 530 (2) 

Practical Ministries #PMN 502 Spiritual Formation (3) 

(6 hours) PMN 510 Social and Cultural Foundations for Ministry (3) 

Counseling PCO 510 Basic Counseling Theories and Methods (3) 

(55 hours) PCO 512 Ethical & Professional Issues in Counseling (3) 

PCO 515 Human Development and Ministry (3) 


PCO 570 Career Counseling (3) 


PCO 582 Counseling Techniques: Pre-Practicum (3) 

PCO 593 Practicum I (3) 

PCO 594 Practicum II (2) 

PCO 650 Research, and Program Evaluation (3) 

PCO 680 Evaluation of Mental and Emotional Status (3) 

PCO 690 Diagnosis of Mental/Emotional Disorders: DSM IV (3) 

PCO 711 Clinical Psychopathology and Personality (3) 

PCO 792 Internship I (3) 

PCO 793 Internship II (2) 

Electives in Counseling (12) 

Supplementary Fields Elective in Bible (3) 

(6 hours) +GHI 530 History of the Restoration Movement (3) 

+ If this course has been taken as an undergraduate, the student may substitute GHI 560 Early Church History or GHI 

570 The Protestant Reformation. 

# Students should enroll in this course in the Early Fall session immediately prior to beginning full-time study. 


MASTER OF ARTS (RELIGION) 

Biblical Studies Concentration; Cultural Settings Specialization 

Standard Format: 54 credit hours 

Reduced Duration Format: 36 credit hours: Students with extensive undergraduate education in Biblical and theological 

studies which meet certain criteria may complete this degree in 36 credit hours. Students who meet those criteria are exempt 

from courses marked by the asterisk. 

Prerequisite 





* Biblical Language (6) 

BLA 510 Beg. NT Greek AND BLA 511 Interm. NT Greek, or 

BLA 520 Beg. OT Hebrew AND BLA 521 Interm. OT Hebrew 

Electives in Biblical Language (in consultation with Advisor) (6) 

BLA 611-614, 715-717 Advanced Greek/Greek Exegesis or 

BLA 621-624, 725-726 Advanced Hebrew/Hebrew Exegesis 

BEX 600 Issues in Biblical Interpretation (3) 

BNT 600 or BOT 600 (3) 

Electives in Cultural Settings (9) 

Research Component (6 hours) 

Research Component 

Research requirements may be met in one of two ways: 

a. Write a thesis based on research for six hours of credit. The student must follow the 

deadlines and procedures outlined in the “Thesis Procedures” form, which is available 

from the Seminary receptionist (6 hours of credit). 

b. Complete six credit hours of course work in the field of concentration. Designate one 

course as a Non-Thesis Option course and write an extensive research paper. The 

student must follow the deadlines and procedures outlined in the “Non-Thesis Option” 

form, which is available from the Seminary receptionist (6 hours of credit). 

Church History +GHI 530 History of the Restoration Movement (3) 

(3 hours) 

Theological Studies *TTH 500 Basic Theology (3) 

(3 hours) 

Leadership Studies PMN 502 Spiritual Formation (3) 

(6 hours) #PMN 520 Fundamentals of Biblical Communication (3) 



+ If this course has been taken as an undergraduate, the student may substitute GHI 560 Early Church History or 

GHI 570 The Protestant Reformation. 



Biblical Studies Concentration; New Testament Specialization 





Prerequisite 





*BLA 510 Beginning New Testament Greek (3) 

*BLA 511 Intermediate New Testament Greek (3) 


BNT 600 Issues in New Testament Criticism (3) 

Electives in BLA 611-614, 715-717 Advanced Greek/Greek Exegesis (6) 

Electives in New Testament (9) 

Research Component (6 hours) 











(3 hours) 


(3 hours) 









Biblical Studies Concentration; Old Testament Specialization 





Prerequisite 





*BLA 520 Beginning Old Testament Hebrew (3) 

*BLA 521 Intermediate Old Testament Hebrew (3) 


BOT 600 Issues in Old Testament Criticism (3) 

Electives in BLA 621-624, 725-726 Adv. Hebrew/Hebrew Exegesis (6) 

Electives in Old Testament (9) 

Research Component (6) 











(3 hours) 


(3 hours) 





+ If this course has been taken as an undergraduate, the student may substitute GHI 560 Early Church History or 

GHI 570 The Protestant Reformation. 



Theological Studies Concentration 





Prerequisite 





*BLA 510 Beginning New Testament Greek (3) 

*BLA 511 Intermediate New Testament Greek (3) 

Elective in BLA 611-614, 715-717 Advanced Greek/Greek Exegesis (3) 


(3 hours) 



TTH 610 Foundations of Theology (3) 

TTH 620 Doctrine of God (3) 

TTH 630 Christology (3) 

Elective in Polemics (TTH 611, TTH 612, or TTH 713) (3) 

Elective in Theological Studies (TTH, TAP, TET) (3) 



















Church History Concentration 





Prerequisite 






BLA 510 Beg. NT Greek AND BLA 511 Interm. NT Greek, 

or 

BLA 520 Beg. OT Hebrew AND BLA 521 Interm. OT Hebrew, 

or 

BLA 500 Intro. to Language Tools AND BOT of BNT 630 or above 

Bible class (excluding BCS/BOT/BNT History of Israel series) 

Elective in Biblical Studies (BLA, BCS, BEX, BOT or BNT) (3) 

Church History #GHI 530 History of the Restoration Movement (3) 

(27 hours) GHI 560 Early Church History (3) 

GHI 570 The Protestant Reformation (3) 

GHI 575 United States Religious History (3) 

Electives in Church History (9) 





(3 hours) 


The research requirement for the Master of Arts (Religion) in Church History degree is 

fulfilled by writing a thesis based on research. The student must follow the deadlines and 

procedures outlined in the “Thesis Procedures” form available from the Seminary receptionist. 





Leadership Studies; Pastoral Leadership 





Prerequisite 







or 


or 

BLA 500 Intro. to Language Tools AND a Bible elective 

BOT or BNT 630 or above Bible class (excluding BCS/BOT/BNT 

History of Israel series) 


(3 hours) 




(30 hours) #PMN 501 Introduction to Vocational Ministry (3) 

PMN 520 Fundamentals of Biblical Communication (3) 


PMN 652 Seminar in Leadership (3) 

Electives in Pastoral Leadership (any course beginning with “P” designation) (3 hours 

of electives may be in Bible, Theology, or Church History) (9) 



Research requirements may be met in one of three ways: 

a. Complete six credit hours of course work in the field of concentration. Designate one 




b. The student may petition the department chair for permission to write a thesis 

(6 hours of credit). 

c. The student may petition the department chair for permission to complete a field 

research project (6 hours of credit). 

The student must follow the deadlines and procedures for each option outlined in the 

respective guideline forms, which are available from the Seminary receptionist. 







Leadership Studies; Pastoral Care and Counseling Specialization 





Prerequisite 

Baccalaureate degree and Introduction to Counseling or Psychology 






or 


or 


BOT or BNT 630 or above Bible class (excluding BCS/BOT/BNT History of 

Israel class) 


(3 hours) 




(30 hours) PMN 518 Biblical Resources for Counseling (3) 

PPC 521 Theology of Pastoral Care & Counseling (3) 

PPC 534 Seminar: Premarital Counseling (2) 

PCO 582 Counseling Techniques: PrePracticum (3) 

PPC 583 Practicum 1: Pastoral Care and Counseling (2) 



PCO 620 Marriage and Family Counseling (2) 














NOTE: There are additional departmental program requirements (e.g., course sequencing, etc.) 

See advisor for these requirements. 





Leadership Studies; Family Studies Specialization 





Prerequisite 





*Biblical Language (6) 


or 


or 


BOT or BNT 630 or above Bible class (excluding 

BCS/BOT/BNT History of Israel class) 


(3 hours) 




(30 hours) PFS 515 Human and Family Development (3) 

PFS 620 Marriage and Family Counseling (3) 

PFS 640 Human Sexuality (3) 

PFS 565 Family Life Education and Ministry (3) 

Electives (Choose from any PFS, PEM, or PMN course (9) 


















Leadership Studies; Educational Ministries Specialization 





Prerequisite 







or 


or 





(3 hours) 




(30 hours) PMN 540 Leadership and Management for Ministry (3) 

PEM 510 Educational Ministries in the Church (3) 

PEM 515 Human and Family Development (3) 

PEM 565 Family Life Education and Ministry (3) 

Electives in Educational Ministries (9) 










c. The student may petition the department chair for permission to complete a field re 

search project (6 hours of credit). 







Leadership Studies; Church Growth/Church Planting Specialization 





Prerequisite 







or 


or 


BOT or BNT 630 or above Bible class (excluding BCS/BOT/BNT 

History of Israel class) 


(3 hours) 




(30 hours) #PMN 501 Introduction to Vocational Ministry (3) 



Choose one (3) 

PMN 560 Characteristics of a Healthy Church (3) 

PMN 561 Biblical and Contemporary Dynamics of Church Development (3) 

Electives in Church Growth or Church Planting (9) 





course as a Non-Thesis Option course and write an extensive research paper. The student 

must follow the deadlines and procedures outlined in the “Non-Thesis Option” form, 

which is available from the Seminary receptionist (6 hours of credit). 



c. The student may petition the department chair for permission to complete a field re 

search project (6 hours of credit). 









Leadership Studies; Urban and Intercultural Studies 





Prerequisite 







or 


or 





(3 hours) 




(30 hours) #PMN 520 Fundamentals in Biblical Communication (3) 


Choose one (3) 

PIC 500 Introduction to Cross Cultural Ministry 

PIC 516 Urban Ministry 

PIC/TAP 570 World Religions Seminar (3) 

PIC 792 Supervised Leadership Experience (3) 

Electives in Urban and Intercultural Studies (6) 





course as a Non-Thesis Option course and write an extensive research paper. The student 

must follow the deadlines and procedures outlined in the “Non-Thesis Option” form, 

which is available from the Seminary receptionist (6 hours of credit). 







+ If this course has been taken as an undergraduate, the student may substitute GHI 560 Early Church History or GHI 570 

The Protestant Reformation. 




COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 

Biblical Studies 

Dr. Sara Fudge, Division Chair 

Biblical Language - General 

BLA 500 INTRODUCTION TO BIBLICAL LANGUAGE TOOLS 

Introduction to the Hebrew and Greek alphabets, principles 

of lexical semantics, features of Hebrew and Greek syntax, 

and reference works on the Biblical languages to enhance the 

interpretive skills of students who will not undertake formal study 

of the languages. 3 hours (Offered Online) 

Biblical Language - Greek 

BLA 510 BEGINNING NEW TESTAMENT GREEK 

A study of the linguistic and grammatical fundamentals of New 

Testament Greek directed toward developing translation skills. 

3 hours 

BLA 511 INTERMEDIATE NEW TESTAMENT GREEK 

A continued study of the linguistic and grammatical fundamentals 

of New Testament Greek. Prerequisite: BLA 510. 3 hours 

BLA 611-614 ADVANCED GREEK 

A study of Greek grammar and syntax drawn from selected New 

Testament texts. Emphasis is placed on developing reading and 

translating skills. Prerequisite: BLA 510-511 or equivalent, and a 

satisfactory score on the Greek proficiency exam. (See p. 22) 

3 hours 

BLA 612 Johannine Literature 

BLA 613 Pauline Literature 

BLA 614 Selected Texts 

BLA 715-719 GREEK EXEGESIS 

A study of selected New Testament texts. Emphasis is placed on the 

dynamic of translation in the interpretive process. Prerequisites: 

BLA 510-511 or equivalent, and a satisfactory score on the Greek 

proficiency exam; BLA 611, 612, 613, or 614 or permission of 

instructor. 3 hours 


BLA 716 Galatians 

BLA 717 James 

BLA 718 Ephesians 

Biblical Language - Hebrew 

BLA 520 BEGINNING OLD TESTAMENT HEBREW 

A study of the linguistic and grammatical fundamentals of Old 

Testament Hebrew directed toward developing translation skills. 

3 hours 

BLA 521 INTERMEDIATE OLD TESTAMENT HEBREW 

A continued study of the linguistic and grammatical fundamentals 

of Old Testament Hebrew. Prerequisite: BLA 520 or equivalent. 

3 hours 

BLA 621-624 ADVANCED HEBREW 

A study of Hebrew grammar and syntax drawn from selected Old 

Testament texts. Emphasis is placed on developing reading and 

translating skills. Prerequisite: BLA 520-521 or equivalent, and 

a satisfactory score on the Hebrew proficiency exam. (See p. 22) 

3 hours 

BLA 621 Ruth and Esther 

BLA 622 Judges 


BLA 725-727 HEBREW EXEGESIS 

A study of selected Old Testament texts. Emphasis is placed on the 

dynamic of translation in the interpretive process. Prerequisite: 

BLA 520-521 or equivalent, and a satisfactory score on the Hebrew 

proficiency exam; BLA 621, 622, 623, or 624 or permission of 

instructor. 3 hours 

BLA 725 Life of David 

BLA 726 Elijah and Elisha 


BLA 740 Biblical Aramaic 

BLA 790 DIRECTED STUDY 

Independent study to be arranged with specific faculty members, 

with the approval of the Biblical Studies Division Chair and the 

Dean of the Seminary. 1-3 hours 

Biblical and Cultural Settings 

BCS 500 LANDS AND LIFEWAYS OF THE BIBLICAL WORLD 

A study of environmental, cultural, and social issues that shaped 

life in the Biblical world. 3 hours (Offered Online) 

BCS 501 ARCHAEOLOGY IN THE OLD TESTAMENT WORLD 

A survey of the points of contact between the archaeological 

investigation of the ancient Near East and the study of the Old 

Testament. Material culture that illustrates lifeways in Old 

Testament times is emphasized. 3 hours 

BCS 502 ARCHAEOLOGY IN THE NEW TESTAMENT WORLD 

A survey of the points of contact between the archaeological 

investigation of the Greco-Roman world and the study of the 

New Testament. Material culture that illustrates lifeways in New 

Testament times is emphasized. 3 hours 

BCS 580 CULTURAL SETTINGS IN THE BIBLICAL WORLD 

SEMINAR 

A focused study offered according to the expertise of instructors 

and interests of students. May be repeated for credit. 3 hours 


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BCS 650-655 HISTORY OF ISRAEL 

A survey of sources and contexts used in the study of the history 

of Israel. Emphasis is placed on the larger history of the region. 

3 hours 

BCS 650 Period of Origins (also listed as BOT 650) 

BCS 651 The Monarchy (also listed as BOT 651) 

BCS 652 Captivity and Restoration (also listed as BOT 652) 

BCS 653 The Intertestamental Period (also listed as BOT 

653 and BNT 653) 

BCS 654 Late 2nd Temple Judaism (also listed as BNT 654) 

BCS 655 Christianity and the Greco-Roman Period (also 

listed as BNT 655) 

BCS 680 ARCHAEOLOGICAL FIELD WORK 

Guided participation in the excavation and study of an ancient 

Near Eastern or Greco-Roman site. Study to be arranged with 

specific faculty members, with the approval of the Biblical Studies 

Chair and the Dean of the Seminary. 3 hours 

BCS 681 STUDY TOURS IN THE BIBLICAL WORLD 

The experience of travel study in Bible lands organized by specific 

faculty and scholarly guides. Pre-travel reading and post-travel 

writing projects are assigned. 3 hours (Also Offered Online) 

BCS 790 DIRECTED STUDY IN CULTURAL SETTINGS 




BCS 799 THESIS IN CULTURAL SETTINGS 6 hours 

Biblical Interpretation 

BEX 500 FOUNDATIONS OF BIBLICAL EXEGESIS 

A survey of issues and methods of Biblical exegesis, with a view 

to the needs of practical ministry. This course prepares students 

to produce sermons, lessons, and small group materials. 3 hours 

(Also Offered Online) 

BEX 600 ISSUES IN BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION 

A survey of historical and contemporary trends in the field of 

Biblical studies, exploring interpretive approaches to the text 

and the relationship between these approaches and theological 

conclusions. Prerequisite: BEX 500 or equivalent. 3 hours 

BEX 680 BIBLE IN CONTEMPORARY CULTURE 

A study of the way the Bible is used in contemporary culture 

and its impact upon social norms and popular interpretation of 

the Biblical message. Close attention is paid to the strategies 

according to which one may effectively analyze, critique and 

describe such usage with a view towards enabling students to 

function as productive interpreters of the culture surrounding the 

church. 3 hours 

BEX 790 DIRECTED STUDY IN BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION 


with the approval of the Division Chair and the Dean of the 

Seminary. 1-3 hours 

Old Testament 

BOT 500 OLD TESTAMENT FOUNDATIONS 

An introduction to the history, literature, and interpretation of the 

Old Testament for students without requisite academic preparation 

in OT studies. This course or the equivalent is a prerequisite to all 

other BOT courses and is not for credit in the MABS. 3 hours 


BOT 600 ISSUES IN OLD TESTAMENT CRITICISM 

A survey of critical issues, including the authority, canon, and text 

of the Old Testament. The composition, authority, date, and design 

of key books is discussed. Prerequisite: BOT 500 or equivalent. 

3 hours 

BOT 641 GENESIS 

A study of the historical background and critical problems relating 

to this book followed by exegetical analysis. Emphasis is placed 

upon structuring devices and motifs that clarify the purpose of the 

book. 3 hours 

BOT 642 EXODUS 

A study of the historical background and critical problems 

relating to this book, followed by exegetical analysis. Emphasis is 

placed upon the Sinai Covenant and the role of worship in Israel’s 

national life. 3 hours 

BOT 645 DEUTERONOMY 

A study of the historical background and critical problems relating to 

this book, followed by exegetical analysis. Links between this text 

and the larger trajectory of Israel’s history are explored. 3 hours 

BOT 650-653 HISTORY OF ISRAEL 


of Israel. Emphasis is placed on the Biblical narrative and current 

efforts to integrate it into the larger history of the region. 3 hours 

BOT 650 Period of Origins (also listed as BCS 650) 

BOT 651 The Monarchy (also listed as BCS 651) 

BOT 652 Captivity and Restoration (also listed as BCS 652) 

BOT 653 The Intertestamental Period (also listed as BCS 

653 and BNT 653) 

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BOT 661 ISAIAH 


to this book, followed by exegetical analysis. Tensions generated 

by a message of condemnation and hope are probed. 3 hours 

BOT 662 JEREMIAH 


to this book, followed by exegetical analysis. Emphasis is placed 

on the role of Jeremiah as a vocal critic in the midst of a society 

in conflict. 3 hours 

BOT 663 EZEKIEL 


to this book, followed by exegetical analysis. Effort is given to 

understanding Ezekiel’s ministry of hope and restoration to an 

exiled people. 3 hours 

BOT 664 DANIEL 


to this book, followed by exegetical analysis. The sovereignty of 

God, eschatology, and the personal development of a “Kingdom 

perspective” are among discussion points. 3 hours 

BOT 665 MINOR PROPHETS 

A study of the dynamic of Old Testament prophetism and resultant 

literature. Analysis is given to the historical and social background, 

rhetorical strategy, and contemporary application of the message 

of the Minor Prophets. 3 hours 

BOT 671 JOB AND LAMENTATIONS 

A study of the historical background and critical problems related 

to these books, followed by exegetical analysis. Applications to 

the problem of evil are probed. 3 hours 

BOT 672 PSALMS 

An introduction to the various principles and forms of Hebrew 

poetry, followed by a study of prominent themes and exegetical 

difficulties. Practical and devotional uses of the text are explored. 

3 hours 

BOT 680 SEMINAR IN OLD TESTAMENT STUDIES 



BOT 790 DIRECTED STUDY IN OLD TESTAMENT 


with the approval of the Division Chair and the Dean of the 

Seminary. 1-3 hours 

BOT 799 THESIS IN OLD TESTAMENT STUDIES 6 hours 

New Testament 

BNT 500 NEW TESTAMENT FOUNDATIONS 

An introduction to the history, literature, and interpretation of 

the New Testament, for students without requisite academic 

preparation in NT studies. This course or the equivalent is a 

prerequisite for all other BNT courses and is not for credit in the 

MABS. 3 hours (Also Offered Online) 

BNT 520 LIFE AND TEACHINGS OF JESUS 

A study of Jesus’ teaching against the background of his life and 

death, focusing on critical and exegetical issues in the canonical 

Gospels. 3 hours 

BNT 530 LIFE AND TEACHINGS OF PAUL 

A study of Paul’s teaching against the background of his life and 

the dynamics of the ancient world. This course focuses on the 

issues relating to the letters of Paul. 3 hours 

BNT 600 ISSUES IN NEW TESTAMENT CRITICISM 

A survey of critical issues, relating to the interpretation of the 

New Testament. Prerequisite: BNT 500 or equivalent. 3 hours 

BNT 620 ISSUES IN THE SYNOPTIC GOSPELS 

A study of selected issues, arising from the critical study of 

the Synoptic Gospels and the historical Jesus, as they affect 

contemporary Christian faith and proclamation. 3 hours 

BNT 631 ROMANS 

An exegetical study that includes investigation of background 

information and major themes. 3 hours 

BNT 632 CORINTHIAN CORRESPONDENCE 

An exegetical study that emphasizes the historical context of 

Paul’s ministry, the occasions giving rise to the epistles, and the 

significance of the correspondence for issues confronting the 

contemporary church. 3 hours 

BNT 635 PRISON EPISTLES 

An exegetical study of Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and 

Philemon, analyzing both the central elements in Paul’s thought and 

his application of them in his interaction with the church. Attention 

is given to the way Paul’s gospel serves as a point of coherence for 

both doctrine and practice. 3 hours (Also Offered Online) 

BNT 636 THESSALONIAN EPISTLES 

An exegetical study that includes consideration of background 

and critical issues. Attention is given to the eschatology and ethics 

of the letters. 3 hours 

BNT 638 PASTORAL EPISTLES (also listed as PMN 648) 

An exegetical study emphasizing themes in 1 and 2 Timothy and 

Titus. Discussion points include the historical setting of the letters, 

gender issues, and church leadership. 3 hours 

BNT 642 EPISTLE TO THE HEBREWS 

An exegetical study that includes an examination of introductory 

and doctrinal questions. 3 hours 

BNT 643 PETRINE EPISTLES AND JUDE 

An exegetical study giving attention to critical issues, interpretive 

difficulties, and the theology of the letters. 3 hours 

BNT 645 BOOK OF REVELATION 

An exegetical study emphasizing how structuring devices and 

motifs unite and clarify the message of the text. The variety of 

interpretations surrounding this book is taken into account. 3 hours 


BNT 650 ISSUES IN ACTS 

A seminar course focusing on critical and theological issues in 

Acts with a view toward the contemporary application of the 

book. 3 hours 

BNT 653 THE INTERTESTAMENTAL PERIOD (also listed as 

BCS 653 and BOT 653) 


of Israel. Emphasis is placed on the larger history of the region. 

3 hours 

BNT 654 LATE 2ND TEMPLE JUDAISM (also listed as BCS 654) 

A survey and analysis of social, political, religious and ideological 

issues in late second temple Judaism, and their relationship to the 

New Testament and early Christianity. 3 hours 

BNT 655 CHRISTIANITY AND THE GRECO-ROMAN 

PERIOD (also listed as BCS 655) 

A survey and analysis of social, religious, ethical and philosophical 

issues in the Greco-Roman world, and their relationship to the 

New Testament and early Christianity. 3 hours 

BNT 660 JOHANNINE LITERATURE 

An exegetical study emphasizing themes in the Fourth Gospel and 

1, 2, and 3 John. Focused discussion is offered on the historical 

situation that produced these books and how their contents reflect 

this situation. 3 hours 

BNT 680 SEMINAR IN NEW TESTAMENT STUDIES 



BNT 790 DIRECTED STUDY IN NEW TESTAMENT 




BNT 799 THESIS IN NEW TESTAMENT STUDIES 6 hours 

Theological Studies 

Dr. Johnny Pressley, Division Chair 

Christian Doctrine 

TTH 500 BASIC THEOLOGY 

A survey of the basic doctrines taught in Scripture regarding God, 

Christ, the Holy Spirit, salvation, the church, and the second 

coming. The course is designed for those who have not taken 

an undergraduate basic doctrines survey course. 3 hours (Only 

Offered Online) 

TTH 515 DOCTRINE SEMINAR 

A focused study of a selected theological subject. Previous 

seminar topics: heaven, hell, the Devil, angels, miracles, the 

Lord’s Supper. The course may be taken more than once for credit 

as the topic is changed. 1 hour 

TTH 556 DEMONOLOGY 

A study of the Biblical teaching regarding the nature and work 

of demons, with an emphasis upon the question of present-day 

activity by demons. 1 hour 

TTH 560 DOCTRINE OF GRACE 

A study in soteriology that focuses upon the relationship between 

law and grace, with an emphasis on the doctrine of justification 

by faith as the ground for Christian assurance. The format is to 

follow the doctrinal progression of Romans 1-8. 3 hours 

TTH 570 THE CHURCH (also listed as PMN 550) 

A study of the nature, purpose, and structure of the church, with 

special attention to subjects that are the focus of discussion today 

(such as elders, preachers, deacons, the role of women, Sunday 

worship, and the Lord’s Supper observance). 3 hours 

TTH 610 FOUNDATIONS OF THEOLOGY 

A study of the nature and methodology of theological studies, and 

the nature and authority of Biblical revelation, with an emphasis 

upon contemporary issues related to the concepts of truth, sound 

doctrine, inspiration, and inerrancy. 3 hours 

TTH 611 THEOLOGY OF AMERICAN DENOMINATIONS 

A study of the characteristic beliefs and practices of the major 

denominations in the United States (such as the Lutherans, 

Presbyterians, Baptists, and Methodists, as well as Roman 

Catholicism). 3 hours 

TTH 612 THEOLOGY OF AMERICAN CULTS 

A study of the characteristic beliefs of the major cults and cult 

families associated with Christianity in America today. 3 hours 

TTH 620 DOCTRINE OF GOD 

A study of the nature and attributes of God (including the concept 

of a Trinity), as manifested in His works of creation, providence, 

and redemption. 3 hours 

TTH 630 CHRISTOLOGY 

A study of the person of Christ (His deity, humanity, and the 

mystery of the incarnation), and the work of Christ (the meaning 

of His life, death, resurrection, and ascension). 3 hours 

TTH 640 THE HOLY SPIRIT 

A study of the nature and work of the Holy Spirit, and how He 

interacts with the individual Christian and the church corporate. 

2 hours 

TTH 650 DOCTRINE OF MAN 

A study of the Biblical teaching regarding the nature of man, sin, 

and death, with a comparison to alternative views such as those of 

Calvinism and naturalism. 2 hours 

TTH 662 DOCTRINE OF BAPTISM 

A Biblical and historical study of the nature of Christian baptism, 

with special emphasis on its meaning and purpose. 3 hours 

TTH 680 ESCHATOLOGY 

A study of some key subjects related to the second coming of 


Christ such as the resurrection and rapture, the judgment, heaven 

and hell, the millennium controversy, and the so-called “signs of 

the end.” 3 hours 

TTH 713 TYPES OF THEOLOGY 

A study of significant developments within theology that 

transcend denominational lines, and shape one’s perspective upon 

all theological issues. The study will consider such theological 

systems as Calvinism, Dispensationalism, Dominion Theology, 

Neo-Orthodoxy, and Evangelicalism. 3 hours 

TTH 790 DIRECTED STUDY IN DOCTRINE 

Assigned reading and work assignments related to an area of 

interest to the student in doctrinal studies, under the direction of a 

faculty person with background in that area. 1-3 hours 

TTH 799 THESIS IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES 6 hours 

Christian Apologetics 

TAP 500 BASIC APOLOGETICS 

An introduction to the study of Christian apologetics that 

demonstrates how it is possible to make a rational defense of our 

belief in God and in the Christian faith. 3 hours 

TAP 515 APOLOGETICS SEMINAR 

A focused study of a selected apologetics subject. Previous 

seminar topics: occultism, mysticism, the New Age Movement. 

The course may be taken more than once for credit as the topic is 

changed. 1 hour each 

TAP 570 SEMINAR OF WORLD RELIGIONS 

(also listed as PIC 570) 

An introductory study of the beliefs and practices of the major 

religions of the modern world, including Hinduism, Buddhism, 

Judaism and Islam. The course may be taken more than once for 

credit as the topic is changed. 3 hours 

TAP 790 DIRECTED STUDY IN APOLOGETICS 


interest to the student in apologetics studies, under the direction 

of a faculty person with background in that area. 1-3 hours 

Christian Ethics 

TET 520 HUMAN LIFE AND PERSONHOOD 

A study of ethical issues related to man’s special nature as the 

image of God (such as abortion, suicide, euthanasia, genetic and 

reproductive engineering, and health care). 2 hours 

TET 530 SEXUALITY AND MARRIAGE 

A study of the nature of marriage and of ethical issues that arise 

out of humanity’s nature as a sexual being (such as divorce and 

remarriage, homosexuality, and gender roles). 2 hours 

TET 540 JUSTICE AND GOVERNMENT 

A study of the nature of justice and the divine purpose of human 

government, as well as related ethical issues (such as civil 

disobedience, revolution, pacifism, and capital punishment). 

2 hours 

TET 610 THEOLOGY AND LIFE 

A study of how a right understanding of Bible doctrines (such as 

the doctrines of God, sin, and redemption) is essential for a right 

approach to solving ethical problems. 2 hours 

TET 615 ETHICS SEMINAR 

A focused study of a selected ethical issue. Previous seminar 

topics: abortion, gender roles. The course may be taken more than 

once for credit as the topic is changed. 1-2 hours 

TET 790 DIRECTED STUDY IN ETHICS 


interest to the student in ethical studies, under the direction of a 

faculty person with background in that area. 1-3 hours 

Church History 

Dr. Richard Cherok, Division Chair 

GHI 500 SURVEY OF CHURCH HISTORY 

A survey course in church history from the time of the apostles 

to the present. Designed for those students who have not yet had 

such a course, the emphasis will be on major developments in 

church history: the early and medieval periods, development 

of the papacy, Protestant Reformation, and developments in the 

modern period. 3 hours (Also Offered Online) 

GHI 530 HISTORY OF THE RESTORATION MOVEMENT 

A study of the background, inauguration, and development of 

the Stone-Campbell movement, focusing on the concern for the 

development of Christian unity, the restoration of New Testament 

authority, and the need to balance these two with an applicable 

concept of Christian liberty in the area of non-essentials. 3 hours 


GHI 531 LITERATURE OF THE RESTORATION MOVEMENT 

A study of the variety of literature produced in the history and 

context of the Restoration Movement in America, with selection 

guided, to some extent, by the interests of the students. 3 hours 

GHI 551 HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE ON THE CHURCH’S 

GLOBAL MISSION (also listed as PIC 551) 

A survey of the mission work of the church from Paul’s journeys 

to today including dates, events, people, and policies at major 

milestones, studied in a way that helps the student understand and 

formulate present-day strategies. Primary attention is given to the 

modern mission movement of the past two centuries. 3 hours 

GHI 560 EARLY CHURCH HISTORY 

A study of the history of the early church in the first six centuries, 

carrying the story down to the pontificate of Gregory the Great. 

Special attention will be given to how certain problems within the 

church gave rise to developments that created an institution radically 

different from that pictured in the New Testament. 3 hours 

GHI 561 MEDIEVAL CHURCH HISTORY 

A study of the history of the church from the pontificate of Gregory 

the Great down to the beginning of the Renaissance (600-1300). 

Special attention will be given to the development of monasticism, 

church-state conflicts, and nationalism. 3 hours 


GHI 562 THE CHURCH IN THE RENAISSANCE 

A study of the church from 1300-1500. Special emphases will 

include the Avignon Papacy, Conciliarism, reform movements 

among dissidents, and the corruption in the late fifteenth-century 

papacy. 3 hours 

GHI 565 ECUMENICAL COUNCILS 

A survey course in church history using the twenty-one general 

councils of Roman Catholicism as the framework. Each council 

will be examined in depth and its issues and theological 

formulations placed in historical context. 3 hours 

GHI 570 THE PROTESTANT REFORMATION 

A study of the church from 1500 to 1650, with special attention 

both to the major reformers and to how the sociopolitical situation 

in various countries channeled the Reformation in those countries. 

3 hours 

GHI 571 THE CHURCH IN MODERN EUROPE 

A study of the church in Europe from 1650 to the present. Special 

attention will be given to forces of evangelical renewal and 

religious toleration as well as to sociopolitical and theological 

developments. 3 hours 

GHI 575 UNITED STATES RELIGIOUS HISTORY 

An examination of religion in the United States from the settling 

of the continent to the present. Though other religious traditions 

may receive passing attention, the centrality of Christianity in 

the United States will be the primary focus of this class. Special 

attention will be given to colonial religion, religious liberty, 

revivalism, evangelism, theological trends, social and political 

influences on religion, and the significant figures of United States 

religious history. 3 hours 

GHI 601 SEMINAR IN CHURCH HISTORY 

Various topics in church history will be studied in a seminar 

format. 3 hours 

GHI 790 DIRECTED STUDY IN CHURCH HISTORY 

Directed readings in the history of the church on various topics 

with individual selections to be determined by agreement between 

the professor and the student. A variety of specializations can be 

worked out, including (a) Patristics, (b) Medieval Christianity, (c) 

Renaissance Studies, (d) Protestant Reformation Era, (e) Post- 

Reformation Europe, (f) American Church History, (g) Puritanism, 

(h) Revivalism, and (i) Restoration Movement. 1-3 hours 

GHI 799 THESIS IN CHURCH HISTORY 6 hours 


Counseling 

Dr. Doug Spears, Field Chair 

Counseling courses should be taken in sequence, especially noting 

prerequisite requirements. 

PCO 510 BASIC COUNSELING THEORIES AND METHODS 

A survey of contemporary counseling theories and techniques. 

Topics covered will include the counseling process, comparison of 

various theoretical approaches, and an introduction to professional 

ethical issues in counseling. 3 hours (Only Offered Online) 

PCO 512 ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL ISSUES IN 

COUNSELING 

A review of ethical and legal considerations in professional 

counseling, which includes an introduction to ethical guidelines and 

standards of the American Counseling Association and Ohio law. 

An examination of professional issues, including counselor identity, 

history and philosophy of the counseling profession, professional 

organizations, credentialing, and counselor self-care. 3 hours 

PCO 515 HUMAN AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT 

The examination of advanced material in human and family 

development is explored. Attention is given to human life span 

development, family life span development, and faith development 

and its application to professional counseling, the church and 

community. 3 hours 

PCO 561 GROUP COUNSELING 

Provides theoretical and experiential knowledge of group 

counseling. Course focuses on group purpose, development, 

dynamics, roles, leadership, theories, methods and skills. 3 hours 

PCO 570 CAREER COUNSELING 

An introduction to career development theories, vocational decision 

making, occupational classification systems, career assessment 

instruments and techniques, and vocational information with 

applications to individual and group counseling. 3 hours (Also 

Offered Online) 


PCO 580 COUNSELING ASSESSMENT 

An examination of the use of assessment and testing instruments in 

counseling. Aspects of assessment discussed include therapeutic 

collaboration, historical perspectives, standardized and nonstandardized 

testing, test administration, statistical concepts, 

reliability, validity, social and cultural factors, and ethical issues. 

3 hours (Also Offered Online) 

#‡PCO 582: COUNSELING TECHNIQUES: PRE-PRACTICUM 

Practical application of basic helping skills, clinical documentation, 

and professional behaviors in counseling at the campus counseling 

center. An experience of initiating, developing, and sustaining a 

professional relationship. 3 hours. 

#PCO 592: PRACTICUM I 

Initial supervised practice of counseling in the campus counseling 

center. Individual/triadic supervision and seminar discussion are 

used for the continued development of counseling skills, strategies, 

techniques, interventions, and professional role. Prerequisites: 

PCO 510, PCO 512, PCO 580, and PCO 582. 3 hours. 

#PCO 593: PRACTICUM II 

Continued supervised practice of counseling in the campus 

counseling center. Individual/triadic supervision and seminar 

discussion are used for the continued development of counseling 

skills, strategies, techniques, interventions, and professional role. 

Prerequisite: PCO 592. 2 hours. 

#PCO 594: PRACTICUM III 

Continued supervised practice of counseling in the campus 

counseling center. Individual/triadic supervision and seminar 

discussion are used for the continued development of counseling 

skills, strategies, techniques, interventions, and professional role. 

Prerequisite: PCO 593. 1-3 hours. 

*PCO 612 PROFESSIONAL ETHICS & ISSUES IN MARRIAGE 

AND FAMILY COUNSELING 

An examination of the professional identity, including professional 

socialization, scope of practice, professional organizations, 

licensure, and certification. This course will focus on ethical 

issues related to the profession of marriage and family therapy; 

the practice of marriage and family counseling; OCSWMFTB 

and AAMFT Code of Ethics; confidentiality issues; the legal 

responsibilities and liabilities of clinical practice and research; 

family law; record keeping; reimbursement; the business aspects 

of practice; and familiarity with regional and federal laws as they 

relate to the practice of couple and family counseling. 3 hours 

*PCO 613 COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING: 

CONTEXTUAL DIMENSIONS 

An examination of the role and scope of the community 

counselor, the community counseling agency, and the community 

counseling service programs. Attention is given to the identity, 

professional standards and organizations, employment settings of 

the community counselor as well as an examination, management 

and evaluation of mental health services including community 

programs, community interventions, and needs assessment in the 

public, private, and church organizations. 3 hours 

*PCO 618 BIBLICAL RESOURCES IN COUNSELING 

A study of major counseling problems confronting the counselor and 

minister, and appropriate Biblical material to use with them. This 

course focuses on the study of the integration of psychological theory 

and practice with theology, spirituality and Christianity. 3 hours 

*PCO 619 MARRIAGE & FAMILY THEORY & TECHNIQUES 

An examination of the historical development, theoretical 

and empirical foundations, and contemporary conceptual 

directions of the field of marriage and family counseling. This 

course will enable students to conceptualize and distinguish the 

critical epistemological issues in the profession and provide a 

comprehensive survey and substantive understanding of theory 

and techniques of the major models of marriage and family 

counseling. 3 hours 

*PCO 620 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY COUNSELING 

The treatment of individuals, couples, and families from a relational/ 

systemic perspective. Students will gain an understanding of 

healthy marital and family systems, the therapeutic process, and 

the practice of marriage and family counseling. 3 hours 

*PCO 622 WOMEN’S ISSUES IN COUNSELING 

Women are frequent consumers of mental health treatment and 

often present issues related to their biological and gender roles. 

We will explore societal, relational, and internal/biological origins 

and dynamics of some common problems women present within 

therapy. 3 hours 

*PCO 624 CRISIS & GRIEF COUNSELING 

An examination of the dynamics of a crisis or disaster, the 

recommended steps in crisis intervention, disaster mental health, 

and the role of the church in prevention as well as in caring 

response. An examination of the dynamics within the person, 

family and community when severe or terminal illness has been 

diagnosed or the bereavement process has been initiated. The 

course also includes methods and resources for helping. 3 hours 

*PCO 628 SOLUTION FOCUSED/BRIEF COUNSELING 

An introduction to Solution Focused and Brief Counseling 

Theories. The focus will be on practical application in a variety of 

clinical and pastoral settings. 3 hours 

*PCO 630 COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL COUNSELING 

A study of major elements of cognitive behavior therapy 

particularly as they relate to treatment of mental and emotional 

disorders. This course will explore the historical development 

of cognitive behavior therapy and examine its principles from a 

Christian perspective. 3 hours 

*PCO 632 SEMINAR IN ADDICTIONS AND COMPULSIVE 

BEHAVIOR COUNSELING 

A basic introduction and overview of addictions and their 

treatment. The pathology of addiction and effects of compulsive 

behavior are explored while examining the signs, symptoms 

and stages involved. Students will examine treatment methods, 

research findings, appropriate referrals to agencies and 

professional counseling and liaison work with public service 

agencies, government offices, human service agencies and local 


churches. Special attention will be given to the development of 

support/recovery groups in the local church. 3 hours 

*PCO 633 SEMINAR IN SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING 

A basic introduction and overview of substance abuse and treatment. 

The impact of medication/drugs/substances on individuals and 

the pathology of substance abuse are explored while examining 

the signs, symptoms and stages involved. Students will examine 

treatment methods, research findings, appropriate referrals to 

agencies and professional counseling and liaison work with public 

service agencies, government offices, human service agencies and 

local churches. Special attention will be given to the development 

of support/recovery groups in the local church and appropriate 

resources for helping individuals. 3 hours 

*PCO 634 COUNSELING CHILDREN: PLAY THERAPY 

TECHNIQUES 

Specific training designed for counselors who work with young 

children (under age 12) whose ability to communicate feelings 

verbally is limited. Students practice play therapy techniques with 

other students and with child clients (when legally and ethically 

appropriate). Discussion includes research literature which 

supports the appropriate utility of play therapy techniques with 

young children affected by circumstances such as divorce, single 

parenting, ADHD, and sexual abuse. 3 hours 

*PCO 636 COUNSELING ADOLESCENTS 

A didactic and experiential seminar focusing on intrapersonal 

dynamics of adolescents frequently referred to counselors. 

Counseling procedures, treatment plans and referral for resistant 

and recalcitrant youth will be covered. 3 hours 

*PCO 640 HUMAN SEXUALITY 

This course is an exploration of human sexuality development 

and transitions across the life-span of an individual within the 

context of cultural diversity and life style differences. Utilizing 

current research, the assessment and treatment strategies for 

specific sexual disorders, identified in the latest edition of the 

DSM, will be covered. Personal self-awareness of values will be 

emphasized as students examine various topics. Ethical and legal 

considerations will be presented. 3 hours 

*PCO 641 SEXUAL ABUSE TREATMENT AND PREVENTION 

This course is an overview of the incidents and potential impact of 

sexual abuse on an individual, a family unit, a church environment 

and society as a whole. Exploration of risk factors within the 

context of diverse cultures will be discussed as it applies to 

prevention methods. Current methods for assessment and 

treatment of victims as well as sexual offenders will be examined. 

Due to the subject matter, students should consider the emotional 

intensity of the material before enrolling. 3 hours 

*#PCO 642 SUPERVISION OF COUNSELORS 

Study of supervisory processes in terms of theoretical perspectives 

and practices of supervision. Reviews relevant literature related 

to supervisee development, supervisee evaluation, supervisor 

roles and functions, risk management issues, and other ethical 

considerations. Prerequisite: PCO 593. 3 hours 

*#PCO 646 ADVANCED GROUP PRACTICUM 

Study of advanced group issues, including dynamics, roles, 

leadership issues, and problems. Course includes a supervised 

experience in leading and/or participating in a group. Students and 

supervisor will observe group work to provide feedback to leaders. 

By Special Permission Only. Prerequisite: PCO 561. 3 hours 

*#PCO 647 ADVANCED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY 

PRACTICUM 

Supervised development of advanced marriage and family 

counseling skills. Students perform activities in the campus 

Counseling Center similar to those performed by an employed 

staff member who provides professional counseling services in a 

community/church setting. By Special Permission Only. 3 hours 

*# PCO 648: ADAVANCED INDIVIDUAL PRACTICUM 

Advanced supervised experience in campus counseling center. 

Students meet for individual supervision and in seminar groups 

to assess and improve their effectiveness in helping relationships. 

By Special Permission Only. Prerequisite: completed Practicum 

and/or Internship experience(s). May not be taken concurrently 

with PCO 592, PCO 593, PCO 594, PCO 792, PCO 793, or PCO 

794. 3 hours. 

*#PCO 649 ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL ORIENTATION: 

COUNSELING PROFESSION 

Various topic seminars considering professional issues and 

orientation to the counseling profession, state laws, problems, 

research and current practice for counselors. 3 hours (Offered 

Online Only) 

PCO 650 RESEARCH AND PROGRAM EVALUATION IN 

COUNSELING 

An examination of research methods, statistical analysis, needs 

assessment, and program evaluation. 3 hours 

PCO 680 EVALUATION OF MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL 

STATUS 

An examination and practical use of assessment procedures 

in diagnosis and treatment planning. This course focuses on 

the administering, interpreting and report writing of individual 

and group standardized tests of mental ability, personality, and 

measurement. Prerequisite: PCO 580. 3 hours 

PCO 690 DIAGNOSIS OF MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL 

DISORDERS 

An examination of the principles of diagnosis and the use of current 

diagnostic tools, including the current edition of the Diagnostic 

and Statistical Manual. This course provides knowledge and 

practice in diagnostic interviewing, conducting mental status 

examinations, collaborating with clients about diagnostic issues, 

and ethical issues related to diagnosis. 3 hours 

PCO 711 CLINICAL PSYCHOPATHOLOGY AND 

PERSONALITY 

An advanced study of the etiology and treatment of mental 

disorders. Focus on using biopsychosocial framework and 

counseling theory to conceptualize client presentation and select 

appropriate counseling interventions. Course includes a review of 


empirically supported treatments and discussion about etiology 

and treatment from a Christian perspective. Prerequisite: PCO 

510 and 690. 3 hours 

*#PCO 750 SPECIAL TOPICS IN COUNSELING 

Presentations of special interest in the field of counseling. 1-3 hours 

PCO 750a ADVANCED PLAY THERAPY 

PCO 750b SEMINAR IN GERIATRIC COUNSELING 

PCO 750c MULTI-CULTURAL COUNSELING 

PCO 750d PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY: ISSUES FOR 

COUNSELORS 

PCO 750e COLLABORATIVE THERAPY: COUNSELING 

FAITH BASED CLIENTS 

#PCO 792 INTERNSHIP I 

On site training under the professional guidance of a Licensed 

Clinical Counselor with Supervision designation. Students will 

continue to gain experience with assessment, diagnosis, and 

treatment of clients while building additional skills needed to 

serve in a variety of community mental health agencies. Individual 

as well as group supervision will be provided as students are 

given the opportunity to process their growth as a professional. 

Prerequisite: Completion of Practicum hours in PCO 593 or 

PCO 594, PCO 690, and the submission of a formal application, 

which will be reviewed by the MAC department to determine the 

student’s readiness before he or she will be given permission to 

begin the Internship experience. 3 hours 

#PCO 793 INTERNSHIP II 

Continued on site training under the professional guidance of 

a Licensed Clinical Counselor with Supervision designation. 

Students will continue to gain experience with assessment, 

diagnosis, and treatment of clients while building additional 

skills needed to serve in a variety of community mental health 

agencies. Individual as well as group supervision will be provided 

as students are given the opportunity to process their growth as a 

professional. Prerequisite: PCO 792. 2 hours 

#*PCO 794 ADVANCED INTERNSHIP III 

Advanced on site training under the professional guidance of 

a Licensed Clinical Counselor with Supervision designation. 

Students will continue to gain experience with assessment, 

diagnosis, and treatment of clients while building additional 

skills needed to serve in a variety of community mental health 

agencies. Individual as well as group supervision will be provided 

as students are given the opportunity to process their growth as 

a professional. Prerequisite: PCO 793 and by special permission 

only. 1-3 hours 

*#PCO 795 INTERNSHIP IN MARRIAGE & FAMILY 

COUNSELING 

On-site training under professional supervision. 1-3 hours 

#Open only to MAC students 

*Counseling Elective 

‡ Available only to MAC, MAR-PC&C, and MDiv-PC&C students 

Practical Ministries/ 

Pastoral Leadership 

Dr. J. Michael Shannon, Division Chair 

Field Nomenclature 

PMN Practical Ministries 

PCO Counseling 

PPC Pastoral Care and Counseling 

PFS Family Studies 

PEM Educational Ministries 

PIC Intercultural Studies 

PMN 501 INTRODUCTION TO VOCATIONAL MINISTRY 

This course is designed for students with minimal experience in 

leading a local church. It is integrative in nature, giving attention 

to preaching, evangelism, education, administration, pastoral care, 

worship, plus other practical facets of ministry. 3 hours 

PMN 502 SPIRITUAL FORMATION 

A course designed to help students recognize the importance of 

a disciplined Christian life. While the focus is on one’s spiritual 

development, attention is given to the relatedness of the physical, 

emotional, and mental to the spiritual. Resources and practices 

will be presented to help the Christian leader personally, as well as 

guide others to spiritual maturity. 2 hours (Also Offered Online) 

PMN 505 CURRENT TRENDS IN WORSHIP 

(also listed as PMW 505) 

A practical survey of three major trends in the public worship 

assemblies of today. This course explores current revitalization 

of a historical, orthodox liturgy, new trends in the worship and 

praise community, and recent developments in seeker-service 

approaches. Analysis of worship services through discussion 

and video tapes is included. No previous musical knowledge is 

required. 3 hours 

PMN 510 SOCIAL AND CULTURAL FOUNDATIONS FOR 

MINISTRY 

This course will provide an introduction to many of the current 

issues that counselors and ministers face. The purpose of this 

study is to heighten students’ sensitivity to the culture they live in 

and to develop a Biblical response. 3 hours 

PMN 514 SEMINAR IN CHRISTIAN WRITING 

This course surveys journalism related to the local church, such 

as news articles and church papers. It also introduces the student 

to freelance writing for non-fictional materials, giving attention to 

preparation and submission of materials for publication. 3 hours 

PMN 516 URBAN MINISTRY (also listed as PIC 516) 

This course is a study of ministry in modern cities both in North 

America and other areas of the world. Attention will be given to the 

dynamics, problems, and advantages encountered in an urban context. 

Ministry topics include leadership development, evangelism, church 

planting, and community development. 3 hours 


PMN 518 BIBLICAL RESOURCES FOR COUNSELING 

A study of major counseling problems confronting the minister 

and counselor, and appropriate Biblical material to use with them. 


PMN 520 FUNDAMENTALS OF BIBLICAL COMMUNICATION 

An introductory course designed to equip Christian workers 

to effectively communicate Biblical teaching and to improve 

speaking skills for various occasions in the church and community, 

meeting the needs of today’s society. 3 hours 

*PMN 524 EXPOSITORY PREACHING 

This course considers the integration of homiletical and 

hermeneutical principles. The student will be shown how to 

determine the main idea in a portion of Scripture and make 

application for today’s audience. Prerequisite: PMN 520 or 

equivalent. 3 hours 

PMN 540 LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT FOR MINISTRY 

This course examines Biblical and contemporary principles 

of leadership and management, providing the student with 

foundational and relevant help in leading today’s church in 

transition. 3 hours 

PMN 541 THE CHURCH IN TRANSITION 

This course is designed to help the student understand the 

transitional atmosphere of the church in the post-modern era. It 

will assist in the interpretation of the world today and demonstrate 

how the church can be relevant while maintaining integrity and 

spiritual significance as the body of Christ. 3 hours 

PMN 550 THE CHURCH (also listed as TTH 570) 

A study of the nature, purpose, and structure of the church, with 

special attention to subjects that are the focus of discussion today 

(such as elders, preachers, deacons, the role of women, Sunday 

worship, and the Lord’s Supper observance). 3 hours 

PMN 560 CHARACTERISTICS OF A HEALTHY CHURCH 

This course will survey the characteristics, purpose, and function of 

the local church consistent with the Scripture and relevant to the world 

in which it exists. Common challenges and opportunities for effective 

witness and service will be included in the material. 3 hours 

PMN 561 BIBLICAL AND CONTEMPORARY DYNAMICS 

OF CHURCH DEVELOPMENT 

This course will be a study of the church’s development as found 

in the book of Acts, a review of church growth principles in the 

second half of the 20th century, and a study of church health 

dynamics currently found in thriving local churches. 3 hours 

PMN 564 RENEWING THE PLATEAUED CHURCH 

This course will examine the plateau condition of the local church 

and the principles of bringing renewal to its life and mission. 

Developing a vision and implementing methodology to move that 

vision to reality is the intent of the course. 3 hours 

PMN 570 EVANGELISM: LIFESTYLE OF A CHURCH 

Evangelism is to be a lifestyle, not a program; it is more what one 

is than what one does. The course will focus on developing an 

every-member ministry that naturally is evangelistic in purpose 

and function. 3 hours 

PMN 571 STRATEGIES FOR CHURCH PLANTING 

This foundational course will concentrate on the Biblical and 

contemporary principles of church planting. 3 hours 

PMN 574 ASSIMILATION AND INVOLVEMENT OF 

MEMBERS 

This course is concerned with developing an application of 

the concept of an every-member ministry in which people are 

assimilated, equipped, and involved in ministry to meet human 

needs and staff the activities of the church. 3 hours 

PMN 593 EXTRACURRICULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE 

Academic credit may be given for advanced seminars in practical 

ministries or pastoral leadership when offered by agencies and 

persons with appropriate academic credentials. Arrangements for 

course and number of credit hours must be made in advance of 

learning experience. Arranged with chairman of the field in which 

the student is studying. 1-3 hours 

PMN 612 SEMINAR IN CAMPUS MINISTRY 

This introductory course for campus ministry will introduce 

the student to the Biblical and philosophical basis for campus 

ministry. Basic strategies of ministry as well as organizational 

concerns will be addressed. 3 hours 

PMN 620 TECHNOLOGY & MINISTRY 

(also listed as PEM 620) 

This course helps students use traditional, current, and emerging 

technologies as they become more aware of what technology is 

and how it may impact their ministry and society. 3 hours 

PMN 625 CREATIVITY IN TEACHING AND PREACHING 

This course will equip students with rhetorical options for teaching 

and preaching events. Students will investigate both ancient and 

contemporary sermonic forms and patterns of public address 

with a view toward preaching or teaching. Prerequisite: Basic 

homiletics course or advanced speech. 3 hours 

*PMN 631 PASTORAL PREACHING 

This course is intended to equip the student with a perspective 

for overall pastoral care in a church and the role that preaching 

plays in that care. The majority of a minister’s time and energy 

is devoted to pastoral care, and his preaching provides a major 

component of nurturing, discipling, encouraging, and developing 

the body of Christ. 3 hours 

*PMN 633 CONTEMPORARY PREACHING 

Preaching occurs in a cultural context and speaks both from a 

culture and to it. This course will examine contemporary American 

culture toward identifying its present world view, metaphors, and 

values for preaching. Prerequisite: PMN 520 or equivalent and 

preaching experience. 3 hours 


*PMN 638 SEMINAR IN PREACHING 

This seminar allows students and faculty to explore various issues 

in preaching. 1-3 hours 

PMN 648 PASTORAL EPISTLES (also listed as BNT 638) 

A study of 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus, which considers historical 

setting, gender issues, church leadership and exegetical 

significance. 3 hours (Also Offered Online) 

PMN 652 SEMINAR IN LEADERSHIP 

This seminar is designed for students to interact with faculty on 

various issues in leadership. 1-3 hours 

PMN 670 SEMINAR IN EVANGELISM 

This seminar is designed for students to explore with faculty 

various issues in evangelism. 1-3 hours 

PMN 671 SEMINAR IN CHURCH PLANTING 

This seminar is designed for students to examine with faculty 

Biblical and contemporary models of church planting, determining 

various applications to church planting contexts. 3 hours 

PMN 770 CASE STUDIES IN CHURCH PLANTING 

Limited to twelve students active in church planting, this seminar will 

be a case study and application of principles to specific plants. 3 hours 

PMN 790 DIRECTED STUDY IN PROFESSIONAL 

MINISTRIES 

The student is directed in reading and research in some aspect 

of preaching, ministry, counseling, or church administration 

according to the individual’s problems, needs, or interests. The 

course includes conferences with a faculty supervisor and papers, 

projects, or examinations. To be arranged with the approval of the 

Field Chair and the Dean of the Seminary. 1-3 hours 

PMN 792/793 SLE/SME (Internship) IN PASTORAL 

LEADERSHIP 

This is a program to provide a link between the classroom and the 

field. A student may observe and do work under the direction of 

a person who has developed expertise in a given area of ministry. 

May be arranged for additional hours in some cases. 3 hours 

PMN 795 FIELD RESEARCH IN PROFESSIONAL 

MINISTRIES 

This individualized study provides opportunity for students to 

conduct original research through field investigation, integrating 

classroom learning while responding to actual need in the ministry 

context. 6 hours 

PMN 799 THESIS IN PROFESSIONAL MINISTRIES 6 hours 

*open only to male students 


Pastoral Care and Counseling 

Dr. Tim Barber, Field Chair 

PPC 521 THEOLOGY OF PASTORAL CARE & COUNSELING 

A study of the Biblical and theological foundation for pastoral care 

and counseling. Discussions include the history of pastoral care and 

counseling and current theological trends in the modern pastoral 

care and counseling movement. 3 hours (Also Offered Online) 

PPC 534 SEMINAR: PREMARITAL COUNSELING 

An examination of the need for premarital counseling and a 

rationale and several methods to meet the need of helping couples 

prepare for a successful marriage. 3 hours 

PPC 544 SEMINAR: SEX ABUSE—PREVENTION AND CURE 

An overview of the incidence and impact of sex abuse in our 

society. Methods of prevention, identification, intervention, and 

treatment will be emphasized. 3 hours 

PPC 582 COUNSELING TECHNIQUES: PRE-PRACTICUM 

Practical application of basic helping skills. An experience of 

initiating, developing, and sustaining a professional relationship. 

3 hours 

+PPC 583 PRACTICUM I: PASTORAL CARE AND 

COUNSELING 

Focused discussion of basic counseling skills, providing 

opportunities for observation, practical role-plays and counseling 

activities in field settings. Feedback from practicum supervisor 

and peers is used to help in skill development. Students perform 

some of the activities in the campus Counseling Center that 

an employed staff member who provides Pastoral Care and 

Counseling/professional counseling services performs in a 

community/church setting. 2 hours 

+PPC 584 PRACTICUM II: Pastoral Care and 

Counseling 

Focused discussion of advanced counseling skills, providing 

opportunities for observation, practical role-plays, and counseling 

activities in field settings. Feedback from practicum supervisor 

and peers is used to help in skill development. Students perform 

some of the activities in the campus Counseling Center that 

an employed staff member who provides Pastoral Care and 

Counseling/professional counseling services performs in a 

community/church setting. 2 hours 

+PPC 792/793 SLE/SME (Internship) in PASTORAL CARE 

AND COUNSELING 

Designed to increase professional expertise through delivery of 

professional Pastoral Care and Counseling services in a church/ 

community agency or human services setting under on-site 

supervision by an accredited supervisor. Students will process 

off-campus experiences in peer groups that focus on professional 

development. 2 hours 

+Open only to Pastoral Care and Counseling students 


Family Studies 

Verna Weber, Field Chair 

PFS 515 HUMAN AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT 

(also listed as PEM, PMN and PCO 515) 

An examination of advanced material in human development and 

family life span with application to a variety of contexts, such as 

teaching, family life education, faith development, and counseling. 

PFS 530 FAMILIES IN CROSS-CULTURAL PERSPECTIVE 

The purpose of this course is to examine cultural themes as they 

relate to family, and to discover how to better understand and 

serve families in light of cultural influences. 3 hours 

PFS 540 FAMILY RESOURCES 

This course seeks to provide an understanding of the decisions 

individuals and families make about developing and allocating 

resources such as time, money, material assets, energy, friends, 

neighbors, and space, while seeking to meet their goals. 3 hours 

PFS 550 MINISTRY WITH ADULTS (also listed as PEM 550) 

An examination of the issues involved in organizing and teaching 

adults in various life stages and circumstances. The course will 

analyze the characteristics, needs, and adjustments of adults. A 

variety of teaching methods will be introduced. 3 hours 

healthy marital and family systems, the therapeutic process, and 

the practice of marriage and family counseling. 3 hours 

PFS 625 FAMILY LAW AND POLICY 

This course will provide the necessary framework and philosophy 

for examining and evaluating the legal definition of family and 

the laws and policies that impact families and their well-being. 

Key ethical and professional issues of interest to professionals in 

a variety of family-related fields, such as ministry and family life 

education, will also be addressed. 3 hours 

PFS 640 HUMAN SEXUALITY 

An overview of human sexual development, as well as the 

identification and treatment of sexual issues in counseling. 3 hours 

PFS 652 SEMINAR IN FAMILY STUDIES 

An introduction to various topics in family studies. 3 hours 

PFS 792/793 SLE/SME IN FAMILY STUDIES 

Supervised field experience focusing on professional development. 

By Permission. 3 hours 

PFS 795 FIELD RESEARCH IN FAMILY STUDIES 6 hours 

PFS 799 THESIS IN FAMILY STUDIES 6 hours 

PFS 563 MINISTRY TO “AT-RISK” CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, 

AND FAMILIES 

This course is designed to provide valuable information, 

techniques, and strategies for a wide range of helping professionals 

who work with at-risk youth and families. 3 hours 

PFS 565 FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION AND MINISTRY 


This course focuses on understanding the philosophy and principles 

of family life education and ministry, as well as the planning, 

implementation, and evaluation of such programs. 3 hours 

PFS 571 SEMINAR IN PARENT/CHILD RELATIONSHIPS 

An examination of principles of parenting and how parents most 

effectively teach, guide, and influence children and adolescents. 

3 hours 

PFS 593 EXTRACURRICULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE 

Academic credit may be given for advanced seminars in the area 

of study when offered by agencies and persons with appropriate 

academic credentials. Arrangements for course and number of 

credit hours must be made in advance of learning experience. 

Arranged with chairman of the field in which the student is 

studying. 1-3 hours 

PFS 615 ISSUES AND ETHICS FOR FAMILY PROFESSIONS 

An examination of ethical and professional issues that those who 

work with families confront in ministry and other professional 

settings. 3 hours 

PFS 620 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY COUNSELING 

The treatment of individuals, couples, and families from a relational/ 

systematic perspective. Students will gain an understanding of 


Educational Ministries 

Verna Weber, Field Chair 

PEM 510 EDUCATIONAL MINISTRIES IN THE CHURCH 

This course offers a general and basic introduction to educational 

ministries for those who have little or no background in Christian 

education. It introduces students to Biblical backgrounds, human 

development, curricular issues, the role of educational ministries in the 

church, and basic lesson preparation. 3 hours (Also Offered Online) 

PEM 515 HUMAN AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT (also listed 

as PFS, PMN and PCO 515) 

An examination of advanced material in human development 

and family life span with application to a variety of contexts, 

such as teaching, family life education, faith development, and 

counseling. 3 hours 

PEM 520 PERSPECTIVES ON LEARNING 

This course covers learning theory across the life span. Students 

apply theories of learning and instruction to diverse student 

populations in a variety of learning situations. Prerequisite: PEM 

510 or equivalent. 3 hours 

PEM 530 EDUCATIONAL MINISTRIES WITH CHILDREN 

An introduction to ministry with children. This course will 

investigate child development as well as appropriate curriculum 

and educational methodologies. Prerequisite: PEM 510 or 

equivalent. 3 hours 

PEM 540 EDUCATIONAL MINISTRIES WITH ADOLESCENTS 

A study of the art of teaching teenagers. This course will look at 

effective teaching methods, lesson preparation, curriculum, and class 

management in a church or parachurch adolescent setting. 3 hours 

PEM 542 PSYCHOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL ISSUES 

WITH ADOLESCENTS 

An examination of current psychological issues, cultural 

influences, and problems faced by adolescents. This course 

is a study combining adolescent psychology, cultural studies, 

counseling strategies, and developmental concerns in an effort to 

help one work with youth. 3 hours 

PEM 544 STRATEGIES AND METHODS OF YOUTH 

MINISTRY 

A study of ministry that reaches, develops, and matures youth. This 

class looks at a number of models of youth ministry programming 

that develops 12 to 18-year-olds spiritually, and also builds the 

foundation necessary to keep young adults in the church after 

high school graduation. 3 hours 

PEM 546 CROSS-CULTURAL YOUTH MINISTRY (also listed 

as PIC 546) 

Examines the state of youth ministry from a global perspective 

outside the typical white, suburban, middle class setting. Emerging 

models are explored and analyzed. This will be offered as a field 

trip. 3 hours 

PEM 550 EDUCATIONAL MINISTRIES WITH ADULTS 

(also listed as PFS 550) 

An examination of the issues involved in organizing and teaching 

adults in various life stages and circumstances. The course will 

analyze the characteristics, needs, and adjustments of adults. A 

variety of teaching methods will be introduced. 3 hours 

PEM 565 FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION AND MINISTRY 

(also listed as PFS 565) 

This course focuses on understanding the philosophy and principles 

of family life education and ministry as well as the planning, 

implementation, and evaluation of such programs. 3 hours 

PEM 567 CROSS-CULTURAL EDUCATIONAL MINISTRIES 

(also listed as PIC 567) 

This course considers how people learn in various cultures 

and how to design effective educational strategies for different 

contexts. 3 hours 

PEM 593 EXTRACURRICULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE 

Academic credit may be given for advanced seminars in the area 

of study when offered by agencies and persons with appropriate 

academic credentials. Arrangements for course and number of 

credit hours must be made in advance of learning experience. 

Arranged with chairman of the field in which the student is 

studying. 1-3 hours 

PEM 610 DISCIPLING AND SMALL GROUP MINISTRIES 

This course focuses on the development of an effective small 

groups ministry in the life of the local church and the use of the 

small group concept in various other settings. Topics covered 

include definition, purposes, strategies, and leadership training 

for small groups. This class is taught in a small group format with 

the class functioning as a small group. 3 hours 

PEM 620 TECHNOLOGY & MINISTRY (also listed as PMN 620) 

This course helps students use traditional, current, and emerging 

technologies as they become more aware of what technology is 

and how it may impact their ministry and society. 3 hours 

PEM 655 SEMINAR IN EDUCATIONAL MINISTRIES 

This seminar is designed to introduce students to various topics in 

educational ministries. 3 hours 

PEM 790 DIRECTED STUDY IN EDUCATIONAL 

MINISTRIES 

Students read and research a particular topic of interest, arranged 

with the approval of the Field Chair and the Dean of the Seminary. 

1-3 hours 

PEM 792/793 SLE/SME (Internship) IN EDUCATIONAL 

MINISTRIES 

Supervised field experience focusing on professional development. 

By Permission. 3 hours 

PEM 795 FIELD RESEARCH IN EDUCATIONAL 

MINISTRIES 6 hours 

PEM 799 THESIS IN EDUCATIONAL MINISTRIES 6 hours 


Urban and Intercultural Studies 

Dr. Bill Weber, Field Chair 

PIC 500 INTRODUCTION TO CROSS-CULTURAL MINISTRY 

This course in cross-cultural ministry includes a Biblical rationale 

for missions, a survey of trends in world Christianity, and a 

practical introduction to preparing for cross-cultural ministry. 

Special attention will be given to a missionary call, selecting a 

field, cultural adjustment, and personal and practical work issues. 


PIC 512 PERSPECTIVES ON THE WORLD CHRISTIAN 

MOVEMENT 

This course is an introductory overview of world missions from 

biblical, historical, cultural, and strategic perspectives, taught by a 

series of scholars and professionals with wide mission experience. 

Either the “Perspectives on the World Christian Movement” or the 

“Pathways to Global Understanding” course will be accepted for 

course credit. 3 hours 

PIC 516 URBAN MINISTRY (also listed as PMN 516) 

This course is a study of ministry in modern cities both in North 

America and other areas of the world. Attention will be given to the 

dynamics, problems, and advantages encountered in an urban context. 

Ministry topics include leadership development, evangelism, church 

planting, and community development. 3 hours 

PIC 546 CROSS-CULTURAL YOUTH MINISTRY 


This course examines the state of youth ministry from a global 

perspective outside the typical white, suburban, middle class 

setting. Emerging models are explored and analyzed. This course 

will be offered as a field trip. 3 hours 

PIC 551 HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE ON THE CHURCH’S 

GLOBAL MISSION (also listed as GHI 551) 

This course is a survey of the mission work of the church from 

Paul’s journeys to today including dates, events, people and 

policies at major milestones, studied in a way that helps the 

student understand and formulate present-day strategies. Primary 

attention is given to the modern mission movement of the past 

two centuries. 3 hours 

PIC 555 BIBLICAL FOUNDATIONS FOR MISSION AND 

EVANGELISM 

A study of the Biblical and theological foundation for modernday 

mission and evangelism work and a look at how some current 

theological trends, such as liberation theology, are having an 

impact on mission work. 3 hours 

PIC 567 CROSS-CULTURAL EDUCATIONAL MINISTRIES 


This course considers how people learn in various cultures 

and how to design effective educational strategies for different 

contexts. Prerequisite: PEM 510 or equivalent. 3 hours 

PIC 570 SEMINAR OF WORLD RELIGIONS 

(also listed as TAP 570) 

This course is an introductory study of the beliefs and practices 

of the major religions of the modern world, including Hinduism, 

Buddhism, Judaism, and Islam. The course may be taken more 

than once for credit as the topic is changed. 3 hours 

PIC 680 SEMINAR IN INTERCULTURAL STUDIES 

This course focuses on a specific topic of discussion in the area of 

urban and international studies according to the expertise of the 

instructor. 1-3 hours 

PIC 790 DIRECTED STUDY IN INTERCULTURAL STUDIES 

Students read and research a particular topic of interest, arranged 

with the approval of the Field Chair and the Dean of the Seminary. 

1-3 hours 

PIC 792/793 SLE/SME (Internships) IN URBAN AND 

INTERCULTURAL STUDIES 

An on-field urban or international ministry experience under the 

direction of a mentor actively involved in ministry. 3-6 hours. 

PIC 795 FIELD RESEARCH IN URBAN AND 

INTERCULTURAL STUDIES 

This individualized study provides opportunity for students to 

conduct original research through field investigation, integrating 

classroom learning while responding to actual need in the ministry 

context. 6 hours 

PIC 799 THESIS IN URBAN AND INTERCULTURAL 

STUDIES 6 hours 


PIC 562 CROSS-CULTURAL EVANGELISM AND 

DISCIPLESHIP 

This course is an introduction to the concepts and tools of 

cultural anthropology as it relates to cross-cultural missions: 

understanding other cultures, worldviews, languages, customs and 

social structures. Application is made to evangelistic outreach and 

discipling efforts in cross-cultural settings, including development 

of a plan for reaching and discipling a particular people group. 3 

hours (Also Offered Online) 


FACULTY AND ADVISORS 

William R. Baker, Professor of New Testament (2002). BA, 

Lincoln Christian College; MA, MDiv, Trinity Evangelical 

Divinity School; PhD, University of Aberdeen. 

Timothy L. Barber, Associate Professor of Counseling 

(2003). BS, Trevecca Nazarene University; M. Div., Nazarene 

Theological Seminary; MAC, Cincinnati Christian University; 

D. Min, Asbury Theological Seminary. 

David R. Brown, Assistant Professor of Counseling (2008). 

BA, Hanover College; AS, Purdue University; MAC, Cincinnati 

Christian University; PhD, Auburn University. 

Richard J. Cherok, Associate Professor of Church History 

(1998). BA, BTh, Kentucky Christian College; MA, MAEd, The 

University of Akron; PhD, Kent State University. 

Jack Cottrell, Professor of Theology (1967). BA, ThB, Cincinnati 

Christian University; BA, University of Cincinnati; MDiv, Westminster 

Theological Seminary; PhD, Princeton Theological Seminary. 

Jodie K. Edwards, Assistant Professor of Counseling (2007). 

BS, Purdue University; MAC, Cincinnati Christian University; 

PhD, Purdue University. 

Sara Fudge, Associate Professor of Biblical Studies and History 

(2000). BA, MA, Cincinnati Christian University; MPhil, PhD, 

Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. 

Johnny Pressley, Professor of Theology (1990). BA, Roanoke Bible 

College; MDiv, Cincinnati Christian University; ThM, Princeton 

Theological Seminary; PhD, Westminster Theological Seminary. 

David Roadcup, Executive Director of the Center for Church 

Advancement and Associate Professor of Practical Ministries 

(2003). BA, Lincoln Christian College; Illinois State University; 

Lincoln Christian Seminary; MA, Cincinnati Christian 

University; DMin, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. 

J. Michael Shannon, Professor of Preaching and Academic 

Dean of the Seminary (1988) (2001). BA, Milligan College; 

MMin, Kentucky Christian College; MDiv, Cincinnati Christian 

University; DMin, Reformed Theological Seminary. 

Douglas A. Spears, Associate Professor of Counseling (1994). 

BS, MDiv, Cincinnati Christian University; ThM, Louisville 

Bible College; MEd and PhD, Kent State University. 

Tom Thatcher, Professor of New Testament (1992). BA, MA, 

MDiv, Cincinnati Christian University; PhD, Southern Baptist 

Theological Seminary (Louisville); University of Cincinnati. 

Verna Weber, Associate Professor of Educational Ministries and 

Family Studies (2002). BCEd, Nebraska Christian College; MS, 

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; MA, Cincinnati Christian University. 

William C. Weber, Professor of Practical Ministries (1997). 

BA, Nebraska Christian College; MS, Fort Hays (Kansas) State 

University; PhD, University of Nebraska. 

Mark Ziese, Professor of Old Testament (1991). BA, Ozark 

Christian College; MA, Cincinnati Christian University; MA, 

Hebrew Union College; PhD, Andrews University. 

Retired Professors 

William Bravard, Professor of Practical Ministries (1980). BA, BTh, 

MDiv, Cincinnati Christian University; MA, PhD, Indiana University. 

Joe Ellis, Distinguished Professor of Practical Ministries (1978). 

BA, Johnson Bible College; MA, PhD, Indiana University. 

James B North, Professor of Church History (1977). BA, MA, 

Lincoln Christian College and Seminary; MA, University of 

Chicago; PhD, University of Illinois. 

Other Faculty who Offer Courses 

in the Seminary 

Bill Baumgardner, Director of Service Learning (2005). BRE, Great 

Lakes Christian College; MMin, Kentucky Christian University. 

Daniel J. Dyke, Associate Professor of Old Testament (1988). 

BA, Kentucky Christian College; MDiv, Ashland Theological 

Seminary; ThM, Princeton Theological Seminary. 

James H. Lloyd, Director of Libraries (1984). BA, MA, MDiv, 

Cincinnati Christian University; MTh, Grace Theological 

Seminary; MSLS, University of Kentucky. 

Kenneth E. Read, Associate Professor of Church Music (1988). 

BM, College-Conservatory of Music (University of Cincinnati); 

MA, MMin, Cincinnati Christian University; MM, Miami 

University; DMA, University of Kentucky. 

Douglas Redford, Associate Professor of Old Testament (1999). 

BA, Kentucky Christian College; MA, MDiv, Cincinnati 

Christian University; ThM, Grace Theological Seminary; MPhil, 

PhD, Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. 

James A. Smith, Associate Professor of New Testament (1998). BA, 

MA, Cincinnati Christian University; PhD, University of Sheffield. 

James Snyder, Associate Professor of Theology (Theology), 

Cincinnati, Ohio. BS, MA, MDiv, Cincinnati Christian 

University; ThM, Westminster Theological Seminary. 

Nicholas A. Tomeo, Associate Professor of Youth Ministry and 

General Studies (2001). BA, Cincinnati Christian University; 

MS, Purdue University. 

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Rebecca Waters, Associate Professor of Educational Ministries 

(1998). BA, University of South Florida; MEd, EdD, University 

of Cincinnati. 

Jon A. Weatherly, Professor of New Testament and Academic 

Dean of the College (1990). BA, MA, Cincinnati Christian 

University; MDiv, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; PhD, 

University of Aberdeen. 

Adjunct Professors 

John Caldwell, (Pastoral Leadership), Avon, Indiana. BTh, 

Ozark Christian College; MDiv, Cincinnati Christian University; 

DMin, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. 

Shan Caldwell, (Practical Ministries), Indianapolis, Indiana. 

AA, BS, MA, MMin, Cincinnati Christian University. 

L.D. Campbell, (Pastoral Leadership), Burlington, Kentucky. 

BSL, Johnson Bible College; MA, Cincinnati Christian University. 

Jeffrey Derico, (Pastoral Leadership), Indianapolis, Indiana. 

BS, MA, Cincinnati Christian University. 

Marlene Estenson, (Counseling), Cincinnati, Ohio. BS, Ohio 

State; M.Ed. in Counselor Education, LPCC-S. 

James Estep, (Educational Ministries), Lincoln, Illinois. BA, MA, 

MDiv, Cincinnati Christian University. DMin, Southern Baptist 

Theological Seminary. PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. 

Phil Haas, (Educational and Pastoral Leadership), Cincinnati, 

Ohio. BA, MMin, Kentucky Christian College; MA, Morehead 

University; MS, Friends University. 

Dale Holzbauer, (Pastoral Leadership), Springfield, Ohio. 

BA, MA, MMin, MDiv, Cincinnati Christian University; DMin 

candidate, Grace Theological Seminary. 

Rod Huron, (Educational Leadership), Cincinnati, Ohio. BA, 

Kentucky Christian College; MEd, University of Pittsburgh. 

Gary Johnson, (Pastoral Leadership), Indianapolis, Indiana. 

BA, Olivet College; MA, Lincoln Christian Seminary; 

MMin, MDiv, Cincinnati Christian University; DMin, Grace 

Theological Seminary. 

Verla Sue King (Counseling), Cleves, Ohio. MAC, Cincinnati 

Christian University. 

D. Mark Miller, (Practical Ministries), Indianapolis, Indiana. 

BA, Lincoln Christian College; MDiv, Denver Seminary. 

Mark Pruden, (Counseling), Cincinnati, Ohio. AB, Indiana 

University; MSEd, Indiana University. 

Gail Rizzo, (Counseling), Amelia, Ohio. BS, Florida Christian 

College; MRE, MA, MAC, Cincinnati Christian University. 

Stephen Sams, (Pastoral Leadership), West Chester, Ohio. BA, 

Milligan College; MA, Cincinnati Christian University; EdD, 

University of Sarasota. 

Jeanne Schneider, (Counseling), Cincinnati, Ohio. BA, Northern 

Kentucky University; MAC, Cincinnati Christian University. 

Rick Shonkwiler, (Educational Ministries), Burlington, Kentucky. 

BA, Wabash College; MDiv, Cincinnati Christian University. 

Stephanie Young, (Counseling), West Harrison, Indiana. BA, 

Johnson Bible College; MS, University of Tennessee. 

Administration 

David M. Faust, President 

Chuck Abbott, Vice President of Finance & Operations 

Barbara Rendel, Vice President for University Advancement 

Larry Travis, Vice President for Leadership Development 

Jon A. Weatherly, Academic Dean of the College & Vice 

President of Academic Affairs 

Johnny Pressley, Academic Dean of the Seminary 

Paul Pennington, Dean of Distance Education & 

Institutional Research 

Rick McKenzie, Director of the College of Adult Learning 

Other Personnel 

Don Thomason, Registrar 

Alex Eddy, Director of Seminary Admissions 

Michael Gibboney, Director of Financial Aid 

Mark Koerner, Director of Alumni Ministries 

Valeri Herrick, Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Seminary 

Stephanie Shell, Administrative Assistant to Seminary Admissions 

Trustees (2009) 

Becky Bennett, Cincinnati, Ohio 

Bob Burkhardt, Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky 

John Campbell, Sylvania, Ohio 

Bob Cherry, Louisville, Kentucky 

Chet Fuller, Cincinnati, Ohio 

Dan Garrett, Atlanta, Georgia 

H. David Hale, Louisville, Kentucky (Chairman) 

Ray Linn, Mt. Gilead, Ohio 

Bruce Maxwell, Harrison, Ohio 

Linda Mirante, Wabash, Indiana 

Tom Moll, Mason, Ohio 

Gerald Moreland, Warren, Indiana 

Bill Mossbarger, Lexington, Kentucky 

Ron Reed, Indianapolis, Indiana 

Valerie Reed, Mason, Ohio 

Rusty Russell, Louisville, Kentucky 

Jim Scott, Carmel, Indiana 

Randy Snyder, Waynesville, Ohio 

Bruce Steckley, Canton, Ohio 

Mark Stier, Westerville, Ohio 

David Stokes, Hillsboro, Ohio 

Ron Thigpen, Cincinnati, Ohio 

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Meet our Faculty and Advisors 

Dr. William R. Baker 

Dr. Baker, Professor of New Testament, 

received his PhD in New Testament from 

the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, 

having previously received an MDiv and 

an MA in New Testament from Trinity 

Evangelical Divinity School, and his 

BA in Ministry and Music from Lincoln 

Christian College. Prior to coming to CCU, 

he held similar positions with Saint Louis Christian College and 

Mid-South Christian College. A native of Waukegan, IL, he has 

held ministries in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin, and has most 

recently served as an elder, teacher, and missions committee 

member at First Christian Church, Florissant, MO. 

As Founder and General Editor of Stone-Campbell Journal, a 

semi-annual academic journal begun in 1998, Bill has a passion 

for making available the Biblical and theological scholarship of 

the Restoration Movement for libraries, ministers, and students. In 

addition to writing both academic and popular articles for a variety 

of journals, he has published several books including his most recent, 

Evangelicalism & the Stone-Campbell Movement (InterVarsity, 

2002). He is Chairman of the Stone-Campbell Study Group at the 

Evangelical Theological Society and has served as president of the 

Mid-West Regional Evangelical Theological Society. 

Bill is married to Joni; they have twin sons, Gavin, a graduate 

of Messiah College (Grantham, PA) and Kyle, a graduate of 

University of Louisville. Bill enjoys cycling, racquetball, and 

holing up at his rustic family cabin in Wisconsin. 

Dr. Timothy L. Barber 

Dr. Barber was raised in northeastern 

Kentucky. His youth was filled with farm 

work, high school sports, and church 

activities. After graduation from high 

school, Tim spent one year in college, then 

tried the “work world” for about five years. 

It was at the conclusion of this five-year 

period that he found himself grounded in his 

relationship with Christ and called to full-time Christian service. 

After completing an undergraduate degree at Trevecca Nazarene 

University and a Master of Divinity from Nazarene Theological 

Seminary, Tim entered pastoral ministry, where he served as a 

senior minister for 21½ years in Kentucky and North Carolina. 

Tim met his future wife (Peggy French) while at Trevecca, and 

they were married in 1976. They have three children: Rachel (born 

in 1982), and twin sons Michael and Matthew (born in 1984). 

Tim’s interest in helping others drew him into the counseling 

field, and in 2000 he completed a Master of Arts in Counseling 

at Cincinnati Christian University. Asbury Theological Seminary 

conferred the Doctor of Ministry degree on Tim in 2002. His work 

at Asbury focused on spiritual formation, and the integration of 

counseling and spirituality continues to be a passion for him. 

Tim is founder of New Beginnings Christian Counseling Services, 

Inc., in Newport, KY. He works primarily with couples in marriage 

counseling and with issues surrounding male sexual purity. He 

joined the staff of Cincinnati Christian University in 2003. He 

teaches counseling and pastoral care. Tim is a member of First 

Church of Christ, Burlington, KY. 

Dr. David R. Brown 

Dr. Brown is the newest member of the CBS 

faculty. Born and raised in Indiana, David 

earned a B.A. in French and Theological 

Studies from Hanover College, located in 

southeast Indiana. After college, David 

worked three years in the Information 

Technology field, during which he earned 

an A.S. in Computer Technology from 

Purdue University. Unsatisfied with the technology profession, 

David found his calling in the counseling field and earned an M.A. 

in Counseling from Cincinnati Christian University. Further selfdiscovery 

led David to earn a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and 

Supervision from Auburn University, located in Auburn, AL. It was 

also at Auburn that David came to appreciate football in general, and 

Auburn football in particular. From the beginning of this process, 

David wanted to return to CCU to teach, and he is grateful to be 

given the opportunity to become a member of the faculty. 

David is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of 

Ohio, as well as a Board Certified Professional Clinical Counselor 

(BCPCC). David is professionally active in several regional 

and national counseling organizations, including the American 

Counseling Association, Association of Counselor Education and 

Supervision, the Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious 

Values in Counseling, as well as the Ohio Counseling Association. 

Refereed presentations and publications cover a variety of topics, 

including the assessment of spirituality and religiosity, spirituality 

and counseling, counseling pedagogy, and the use of technology 

in counseling. These topics mirror David’s research interests, 

which also include supervision in counseling. David also serves 

as the Clinical Director of the CCU Counseling Center, and his 

primary function in this area is to oversee the clinical preparation 

of all students enrolled in the MAC program. 

David was married to his wife Lisa in 2005, and they have one 

young son, Evan, and another child on the way. David attends 

Center Pointe Christian Church in West Chester, OH. 

Dr. Richard J. Cherok 

Dr. Rick Cherok was born and raised in 

Barberton, Ohio, where he attended the First 

Church of Christ and became a Christian at 

the age of eleven. Rick earned a Bachelor 

of Arts Degree in Biblical Studies (1985) 

and a Bachelor of Theology Degree (1986) 

from Kentucky Christian University. Rick 

advanced his educational credentials with 

the Master of Arts Degree in History (1987) and the Master of 

Arts Degree in Education (1989) from the University of Akron. 

In 2002, Rick received his Ph.D. Degree in Religious History 

from the Kent State University. 


Along with his academic credentials, at one time Rick served in 

preaching ministries in Peninsula, Ohio and Jonesboro, Arkansas, 

as well as youth minister with his home church in Barberton, Ohio, 

and continues to preach and teach in various churches and Christian 

conferences. While ministering in Jonesboro, Arkansas, he also 

taught for Mid-South Christian College, near Memphis, Tennessee. 

Rick has served as Professor of Church History here at CCU since 

1998. In addition to teaching history and philosophy classes, he 

has served as the Resident Director of Restoration Hall, the men’s 

residence hall at CCU, since 2001. 

In addition to serving our school, Rick serves on the Board of 

Directors for the Disciples of Christ Historical Society and on the 

editorial boards of the Stone-Campbell Journal and Discipliana 

journal. Rick has also published numerous scholarly articles and 

review essays, along with a 2008 book entitled Debating for God: 

Alexander Campbell’s Challenge to Skepticism in Antebellum 

America. Beginning in 2009, Rick has been invited to contribute a 

quarterly essay about historic Christian sites to One Body magazine. 

Rick enjoys reading, baseball, movies, and leading his discipleship 

group during his spare time. He also enjoys leading short-term 

mission trips and cross-cultural study tours to various destinations 

around the world. Over the past five years, Rick has led over fifteen 

such groups to locations in Europe, Australia, the Caribbean, and 

South America. 

Dr. Jack W. Cottrell 

A native of Stamping Ground, Kentucky, 

and an ardent UK fan, Jack Cottrell 

earned degrees from Cincinnati Christian 

University (AB, ThB), University of 

Cincinnati (AB in philosophy), Westminster 

Theological Seminary (MDiv), and 

Princeton Theological Seminary (PhD 

in history of doctrine), preaching almost 

every Sunday along the way. 

Jack has taught theology at Cincinnati Christian University 

since 1967. During this time he has also written 20 books, the 

latest being a detailed study of grace called Set Free! What the 

Bible Says About Grace. His other writings include a systematic 

theology, The Faith Once for All: Bible Doctrine for Today; a 

large commentary on Romans; two books on the Holy Spirit; and 

three volumes on God. To date, he has books translated into 11 

different languages. 

Jack is a member of the Christian Church at Bright (IN), where 

he is a part-time teaching minister, except when he is out of 

town speaking elsewhere. His favorite subject, whether writing 

for publication, teaching in the local church, or teaching in the 

Seminary classroom, is the grace of God. 


Dr. Jodie K. Edwards 

Dr. Jodie Edwards is a professor in the Master 

of Arts in Counseling program. Dr. Edwards 

earned her MA degree in Counseling from 

CCU and her PhD in Counseling Psychology 

from Purdue University. 

Jodie first became interested in the 

counseling field after being trained in 

adventure-based counseling, which includes leading groups 

through high and low ropes team-building initiatives. Today, she 

maintains a strong interest in working with counseling groups 

and also provides individual counseling. Her clinical interest 

areas include interpersonal theory, anxiety disorders, relationship 

issues, mood disorders, and supervision. In the academic arena, 

Dr. Edwards teaches classes related to group counseling, clinical 

assessment, statistics, and diagnosis and treatment of mental 

disorders. Dr. Edwards’ research focuses on attachment bonds and 

forgiveness in adult romantic relationships. 

Jodie and her husband, Chris, have been married for 15 years. 

Along with their son, Eli, they enjoy gardening, letterboxing, 

hiking, and camping together. Jodie is a member of Center Pointe 

Christian Church in West Chester, OH. 

Dr. Sara Fudge 

Sara Fudge is a Cincinnati hometown girl. 

Her home church is White Oak Christian 

Church where she has worshiped and served 

for many years teaching children, youth and 

adults. When White Oak Christian Church 

founded the Pregnancy Care Center of 

Cincinnati, they hired Sara as their first 

Director. This experience created in her 

a desire to continue her education which she had begun earlier 

at Cincinnati Christian University. She received her BA and MA 

from CCU in Biblical studies and then continued her education at 

Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion, receiving an 

MPhil and a PhD in Biblical studies, ancient history, and Semitic 

languages. In 2000, Sara was brought on the faculty at CCU fulltime 

to teach Hebrew and Bible backgrounds, and she now chairs 

the Bible department. She currently serves on the Board of the Near 

Eastern Archaeological Society as the chair of the Nominations 

Committee and as Associate Editor of the NEAS Bulletin. 

Sara and her husband Bill have two sons, both alumni of CCU, and 

three beautiful grandchildren. Bill and Sara have a strong connection 

to missions in Haiti where Bill has led many construction teams 

over the past almost-30 years and Sara has taught at Christianville 

Bible College (and used a hammer now and then!). 

Dr. Johnny Pressley 

Johnny Pressley has always felt at home 

working in a ministry context, having 

been raised in a family of over a dozen 

preachers, Bible college professors, and 

even two Bible college presidents. As a 

child he and his brothers traveled and sang 

for revivals and conventions. Throughout 


his student years he held weekend and summer ministries in youth, 

music, or preaching. Now as Academic Dean of Cincinnati Bible 

Seminary and as a professor, he travels several times a month to 

churches and conferences as a preacher and lecturer. His ministry 

opportunities have taken him to 23 states, and he has made 17 

international trips to 14 countries. He will tell you that the travel 

is interesting, but the real pleasure is in seeing the church in a 

variety of world settings. 

Johnny began his formal preparation for ministry with a BA 

degree at Roanoke Bible College. His grounding in theological 

studies was as an MDiv student here at CCU in the classroom 

with Dr. Cottrell. He went on to attain the ThM from Princeton 

Theological Seminary and the PhD from Westminster Theological 

Seminary. For seven years he taught theology and New Testament 

at his alma mater, then in 1990 settled into his present role as a 

professor of theology at CCU, later adding the duty of chairman 

of the theology department. 

Though he travels a lot, he puts a big priority on spending time 

with his wife, Jeanette, his daughter and son-in-law, Jenna and 

James, and two big Maine Coon cats. For fun he does longdistance 

running, and has completed fourteen marathons. 

Dr. David Roadcup 

David Roadcup is a professor and the 

Executive Director of the Center for Church 

Advancement. He has been in ministry for 

over 40 years. Besides youth ministries, 

senior/preaching ministries and college 

teaching through the years, David has authored 

numerous articles and three books. He has 

spoken in 37 states and 7 foreign countries. 

As one of the founding members of the men’s ministry—Promise 

Keepers—he served on the Board of Directors for 11 years. In 2001, 

David was on the summer P.K. Men’s Conference Speaking Team. 

David earned his Bachelors Degree in Christian Ministries from 

Lincoln Christian College, Lincoln, IL. He followed this up 

by receiving his Secondary Teaching Certification in Speech 

Communication from Illinois State University, Normal, IL. In 

1986, he received his Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling from 

Cincinnati Bible Seminary. He received his Doctor of Ministry 

degree in Practical Ministries from Trinity Evangelical Divinity 

School, Deerfield, IL in 2006. 

In addition to his widespread ministry to the church and teaching 

classes at CCU, David presently serves on the Board of Directors 

of Christ in Youth in Joplin, Missouri (C.I.Y.), and the Board of 

Directors of Christian Arabic Services (C.A.S.). 

Dr. J. Michael Shannon 

Mike Shannon is a third generation preacher 

in the Christian churches. He holds degrees 

from Milligan College (BA), Kentucky 

Christian University (MMin), Cincinnati 

Bible Seminary (MDiv), and Reformed 

Theological Seminary (DMin). 

He has served as a preaching minister, church planter, and college 

professor. His most recent preaching ministry was at the historic 

First Christian Church of Johnson City, Tennessee. For ten years 

Mike taught in the ministry program at CCU. He returned to the 

classroom at CCU in 2001. He has also been an adjunct professor 

at Milligan College and Northern Kentucky University. 

Mike currently serves as the Division Chair of the Practical Ministries 

and Pastoral Leadership programs. He is the author or co-author 

of 12 books, and is a frequent contributor to the Standard Lesson 

Commentary, Devotion magazine and Preaching magazine. 

Mike and his wife Rosemary live in Union, KY. Their daughter, 

Angela, is married, and a practicing nurse. Mike’s hobbies include 

visiting presidential sites, ventriloquism, and anything related to 

“The Andy Griffith Show.” 

Dr. Douglas A. Spears 

Doug Spears earned his BS in Christian 

Ministry from Cincinnati Christian 

University. He also received a ThM from 

Louisville Bible College, MDiv from 

Cincinnati Bible Seminary, and his MEd 

and PhD from Kent State University. He 

served as Associate Minister with the 

Northside Christian Church in New Albany, 

Indiana, for seven years and as preaching minister for nine years 

at the Southwest Christian Church in Cleveland, Ohio. 

Doug is a charter member of the American Association of 

Christian Counselors (AACC) and also a member of the 

American Counseling Association (ACA). He is licensed as a 

professional clinical counselor (LPCC) in Ohio and a Certified 

Professional Counselor (CPC) in Kentucky. In addition to 

serving as chair of Counseling and Family Studies at CCU, he 

also serves as consultant and clinical supervisor with One Hope 

Christian Counseling Associates and New Beginnings Christian 

Counseling. His current research interests include the impact 

of infertility on adoptive parenting, the efficacy of pre-marital 

counseling, and counseling needs assessment for the local church 

and Bible college. 

Doug and his wife Gayle, also a CCU graduate, have been married 

since 1979 and have two children, Jennifer and Jonathan. 

Dr. Tom Thatcher 

Tom Thatcher is a native of Norwood, 

Ohio, an industrial suburb just north of 

Cincinnati. After attending the University 

of Cincinnati, he transferred to CCU to 

complete his BA in Biblical Studies. Tom 

and his wife Becky, who also attended CCU 

before completing her education degree at 

the College of Mt. St. Joseph, were married 

in 1987. They have one son, Aaron, and a daughter, Julie. 

Tom is deeply committed to making CCU more visible and 

credible in the broader world of Biblical scholarship. Working 

toward this goal, he has completed the MA and MDiv degrees 


at CCU and a PhD in Biblical studies from Southern Baptist 

Theological Seminary. Tom is active in the Society of Biblical 

Literature, in which he founded and chairs two program units, 

and has published numerous books and over twenty articles 

and essays through professional journals and conferences. His 

research interests focus on Jesus and the Gospels (especially the 

Johannine Literature), early Christian media culture, and methods 

of biblical interpretation. 

Tom and Becky are also deeply committed to the community and the 

local church. They are active in a variety of ministries at Whitewater 

Crossing Christian Church, as well as their local school and athletic 

organizations. Tom began teaching at CCU as an adjunct faculty 

member in 1992, and has been full-time since 1996. 

Professor Verna L. Weber 

Before coming to CCU, Verna taught at 

Nebraska Christian College and at Rosebank 

Bible College in Johannesburg, South 

Africa. Verna and her husband, Bill, and 

their two children were urban missionaries 

in South Africa for twelve years. During her 

time there she was involved in family life 

education, leadership training, mentoring, 

and benevolent ministries. 

As a Certified Family Life Educator, she enjoys teaching couples, 

parents, and the students who work with and minister to them. 

She is a speaker and a workshop and seminar leader. 

Verna and Bill have been married for forty years. They have two 

married children and four grandchildren who enrich their lives. 

Verna holds a bachelor’s degree from Nebraska Christian College, 

a master’s degree in Human Development and the Family from 

the University of Nebraska, and a master’s degree in Pastoral 

Care and Counseling from Cincinnati Bible Seminary here at 

Cincinnati Christian University. 

Dr. William C. Weber 

Dr. Bill Weber has been involved in 

Christian higher education since 1992, 

first at Nebraska Christian College and is 

now Professor of Urban and Intercultural 

Studies at Cincinnati Bible Seminary. 

Fort Hays State University (Kansas) and earned his PhD at the 

University of Nebraska. 

Bill and his wife, Verna, have been married for 40 years. Their 

daughter and son are both married and involved in ministry. The 

Webers have four grandchildren. 

Dr. Mark Ziese 

Dr. Ziese says, “The decision to pursue an 

advanced degree was a difficult choice for 

me. My love for the church and its people 

pushed me toward a preaching ministry; 

interests in history, travel, languages, and 

archaeology pushed me in other directions. 

Fortunately, my position at CCU allows 

me to combine what I feel is significant 

with what I love to do.” 

Mark’s first archaeological experience came over 20 years ago at 

a small farmstead north of Jerusalem. Since then, he has returned 

to the region regularly; he has even had the opportunity to live in 

Palestine for more than a year with his wife, Vicki, son, Tanner, and 

daughter, Moriah. Along the way he has mapped the defenses of 

an Iron Age fortress, excavated an Assyrian administrative center, 

taught in the Palestinian Institute of Archaeology, and directed the 

digging of an early Islamic caravansary. Current projects include 

publishing pottery from the Canaanite site of Taanach “by the 

waters of Megiddo” (Judges 5:19), developing distance education 

courses, and leading tours to the Biblical world. 

Mark teaches classes at CCU that explore the intersection 

between material culture and the Biblical text. As he has said, 

“Where else can I walk into the classroom with a Bible in one 

hand, a PowerPoint presentation in the other, rolls of maps under 

my arms, and broken pottery in my pockets!” 

Mark is a graduate of Ozark Christian College. He has advanced 

degrees in Ancient Near Eastern Studies from both Cincinnati 

Bible Seminary and Hebrew Union College. His PhD from 

Andrews University is in the area of Field Archaeology. 

Johannesburg, South Africa, was home for 

twelve years to Bill when he and his family 

served in an evangelistic and church planting mission in one of 

the dynamic world-class cities in Africa. Working among several 

different ethnic groups, he started a non-traditional leadership 

development program for urban churches. In addition, he was 

involved in evangelistic and church planting work. 

Bill is committed to the mission of preparing men and women for 

both life and ministry. His particular concern is for the spiritual 

development of students. 

Bill began his higher education at Nebraska Christian College and 


SEMINARY CALENDAR 2009-2011 

Fall 2009 

New Student Orientation 

Early Fall Classes 

Semester Classes Begin 

Convocation Chapel 

Evening Classes Begin 

LABOR DAY HOLIDAY (No Classes) 

Seminary Picnic 

FALL RECESS (No Classes) 

Advising for Spring Semester 

Spring Semester Registration Begins 

THANKSGIVING RECESS 

Christmas Dinner Theater 

Semester Examinations 

August 13 

August 17-21 

August 24 

August 25 

August 24, 25, 27 

September 7 

September 10 

October 8-9 

November 9-13 

November 16-20 


December 2-5 

December 14-17 

Spring 2010 

Early Spring Classes Week 1 


Registration 



SPRING RECESS (No Classes) 

Advising for Fall Semester 

Fall Semester Registration Begins 

EASTER RECESS (No Classes) 

Community Service Day (Classes Dismissed) 


Seminary Commencement (7:30 p.m.) 

Undergraduate Commencement (10:00 am) 

Summer Session – Week 1 


MEMORIAL DAY (No Classes) 

January 4-8 

January 11-15 

January 14, 15, 18 

January 19 

January 19, 21, 25 

March 8-12 

March 22-26 

March 29-April 1 

April 2-4 

April 21 

May 10-13 

May 14 

May 15 

May 17-21 

May 24-28 

May 31 

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SEMINARY CALENDAR 2009-2011 

Fall 2010 

New Student Orientation 

Early Fall Classes 


Convocation Chapel 


LABOR DAY HOLIDAY (No Classes) 

Seminary Picnic 

FALL RECESS (No Classes) 

Advising for Spring Semester 

Spring Semester Registration Begins 

THANKSGIVING RECESS 

Christmas Dinner Theater 


TBD 

August 16-20 

August 23 

August 24 

August 23, 24, 26 

September 6 

TBD 

October 7-8 

November 8-12 



December 1-4 

December 13-16 

Spring 2011 



Registration 



SPRING RECESS (No Classes) 

Advising for Fall Semester 

Fall Semester Registration Begins 

Community Service Day (Classes Dismissed) 

EASTER RECESS (No Classes) 


Seminary Commencement (7:30 p.m.) 

Undergraduate Commencement (10:00 am) 



MEMORIAL DAY (No Classes) 

January 3-7 

January 10-14 

January 13, 14, 17 

January 18 

January 18, 20, 24 

March 7-11 

March 21-25 

March 28-April 1 

April 20 

April 22-24 

May 9-12 

May 13 

May 14 

May 16-20 

May 23-27 

May 30 

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