2009 - 2010 Academic Catalog - Westminster Theological Seminary

{Academic Catalog 2009-2010}
Table of contents
About Westminster.................................................................. 4
Our Mission.............................................................................. 4
Core Values.............................................................................. 4
Our Curriculum.......................................................................... 5
History and Government............................................................ 5
Growing in Grace at Westminster............................................... 6
The Honor System.................................................................... 7
Accreditation............................................................................ 8
Location and Facilities.............................................................. 8
Campus Map............................................................................ 9
Distinctive Academic Resources.............................................. 11
Affiliated Institutions............................................................... 15
Administration........................................................................ 16
Board of Trustees .................................................................. 17
Student Life........................................................................... 18
Residence.............................................................................. 18
Student Organizations............................................................. 21
Westminster Bookstore........................................................... 21
Faculty................................................................................... 22
Academic Information............................................................ 37
General Requirements for Admission to All Programs............... 37
Non-Native English Speakers.................................................. 38
International Students............................................................ 39
Registrar’s Office.................................................................... 41
Academic Standing................................................................. 41
Students’ Rights of Privacy and Access to Records.................. 45
Special Students.................................................................... 46
Knowledge of the English Bible................................................ 46
Theological Writing Standards................................................. 46
Transfer of Credit.................................................................... 47
Auditing.................................................................................. 47
Independent Study Courses.................................................... 48
Certificate in Christian Studies................................................ 48
Certificate in Biblical and Urban Studies.................................. 48
Distance Learning and the Institute of Theological Studies....... 49
Degree Programs................................................................... 51
Requirements for the M.Div. and M.A.R. Degrees..................... 51
Placement in Greek and Hebrew.............................................. 52
Master of Divinity.................................................................... 54
Master of Arts in Religion........................................................ 64
Master of Arts......................................................................... 70
Master of Theology..................................................................74
Doctor of Ministry................................................................... 78
Doctor of Philosophy............................................................... 87
Course Descriptions............................................................... 95
Financial Information........................................................... 140
Tuition and Special Fees....................................................... 140
Financial Aid......................................................................... 143
Academic Calendar.............................................................. 156
Directions............................................................................ 160
Index.................................................................................... 161
Westminster Theological Seminary
This catalog is a statement of the policies, personnel, programs, and financial arrangements of Westminster Theological
Seminary as projected by the responsible authorities of the Seminary. The Seminary reserves the right to make alterations
without prior notice, in accordance with the Seminary’s institutional needs and academic purposes.