Academic Catalog 2010-2011 - Union Presbyterian Seminary

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Union Presbyterian Seminary Academic Catalog 2010-2011Doctoral students in the fields of biblical studies and historical and theological studies ordinarily must certifyreading competence in both German and French. In individual cases, and with the permission of the departmentalfaculty, a student may substitute another modern language (one that is more relevant to the candidate’sproposed area of research) for either German or French.PROGRAMSAll candidates in the biblical field normally complete advanced courses of study in biblical Hebrew, Greek, andAramaic during their period of residency (unless work in one or another of these languages is waived by thedepartment on the basis of a candidate’s previous language training).CurriculaWhile the courses of study required by each department vary, all include required seminars and course work,doctoral examinations, a dissertation proposal, and the writing of an approved doctoral dissertation. In addition,each department sponsors a series of colloquies during the academic year.Ph.D. candidates will also participate in a seminar on educational theory and practice. They will be given an opportunityto work with members of the faculty in planning, teaching (usually limited), and evaluating courses.Some are employed each year as teaching assistants.For detailed information about each program and its curriculum, see the “Graduate Studies Handbook”which is available as a PDF file on the Union Presbyterian Seminary website, www.unionpsce.edu.Advisory Committee and Doctoral ExaminationsDepartmental oversight of candidates is undertaken primarily by faculty supervisors and advisory committeesto provide each candidate with competent guidance in the area of independent study and dissertation research.The purpose of the doctoral examinations is to qualify the candidate in an area of concentration and to explorea feasible dissertation project. Particular topics or areas proposed for examination must be approved by the departmentalfaculty in the candidate’s field.In order to remain in good standing, candidates in the Ph.D. program must successfully complete doctoralexaminations no later than the end of the third year. After identifying an area for dissertation research and aftersuccessful completion of doctoral examinations, the candidate, in consultation with his or her principal advisor,will select a specific subject for a doctoral dissertation. The candidate and the principal advisor are encouragedto consult with other members of the respective department, as well as with other faculty members with relatedresearch interests.Once a specific subject for the doctoral dissertation has been identified, the candidate shall write a dissertationproposal and submit it to the department for approval. The principal advisor in consultation with the candidatewill nominate two other readers to serve on the candidate’s advisory committee and solicit their input beforethe proposal is sent to the department. Ordinarily, members of the advisory committee will be Union Presbyterianfaculty members. However, if appropriate for the candidate’s research area, one external reviewer may be invitedto serve on the advisory committee.The supervisor and the other members of the advisory committee are available for consultation with the candidateindividually and, at appropriate times, may convene as a committee to review and evaluate the candidate’sprogress.Doctoral DissertationThe doctoral dissertation is to be written after the completion of all qualifying examinations and the approvalof a dissertation proposal. The procedures governing the preparation of the dissertation are set forth in the online“Graduate Studies Handbook.”2-15
3. Courses in Professional DegreeProgramsCOURSE DESCRIPTIONS FOR UNION PRESBYTERIAN SEMINARY DEGREE PROGRAMSListed in this section are course offerings in biblical languages, biblical studies; education and ministry; history; practicaltheology; and theology and ethics. For each area, this section of the catalog lists basic courses, elective courses,and graduate seminars. Information is also provided about intercultural study opportunities, supervised ministrycourses, directed studies, D.Min. seminars, and other educational opportunities. The list of courses printed here issubject to change and is for general reference only. Updated course offerings are available for review on the UnionPresbyterian Seminary web pages. Actual course syllabi take precedence over catalog descriptions in all matters.Biblical Languages (Required Courses)BIB001 Elementary Biblical Hebrew I. Prerequisite: None. A study of Hebrew grammar, syntax, and vocabularybeginning with elementary forms and moving into the reading of simple prose texts in the Hebrew Bible.Fall 2010, 2011.BIB002 Elementary Biblical Hebrew II. Prerequisite: BIB001. A continuation of the study of Hebrew grammar,syntax, and vocabulary beginning with elementary forms and moving into the reading of simple prose texts inthe Hebrew Bible.Spring 2011, 2012.BIB003 Elementary Biblical Hebrew I and II. Prerequisite: None. Combined course offered during Summersession. See descriptions above. 2 credits.Summer 2010 (Richmond and ECP), 2012. (Course will be offered in conjunction with BTSR in Summer 2011)BIB004 Elementary Biblical Greek I. Prerequisite: None. This course introduces the grammar, syntax, andvocabulary of New Testament Greek.Fall 2010, 2011.BIB005 Elementary Biblical Greek II. Prerequisite: BIB004. In the second half of the course, students begintranslating texts from the New Testament.Spring 2011, 2012.BIB006 Elementary Biblical Greek I and II. Prerequisite: None. Combined course offered during Summersession. See descriptions above. 2 credits.Summer 2011. (Course will be offered in conjunction with BTSR summer 2012)Biblical Studies (Required Courses)BIB160 Old Testament I (M.A.C.E.) This course provides an orientation to historical, critical, and theologicalstudy of the Old Testament. Primary attention is given in lectures, assigned readings, and discussions to foundationaltexts and theological themes of the Torah or Pentateuch (the first five books of the Bible) and the Former Prophets(the books of Joshua, Judges, Samuel and Kings). Exegetical methods and research skills based on the English textare developed in seminar sessions designed to equip the student to become a responsible and effective interpreterof scripture.Fall 2010, 2011.BIB170 New Testament I (M.A.C.E.) This course introduces students to the four canonical gospels, thecultural environment in which they arose, and basic methods for interpreting them in English translation.3-1
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