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In the non-concentration area, studentsmay take courses in any of the disciplines,with the exception of Hebrew,where the cap is three courses. In addition,during the student’s total programof study, there is a cap of 10 courses forany one discipline. This maximum of10 includes both core courses and electivesin the discipline.For further information on the distributionof courses in degree programs andavailable concentrations, see pages 53-54.Admission to aDisciplineThe student intending to receive a concentrationin a specific discipline mustbe pursuing course work in the Masterof Divinity degree program, is expectedto meet specific criteria for admissionto the discipline, and must fulfill specifiedrequirements for continuance in thediscipline. A faculty advisor will provideinsight and assistance in planning adegree program and concentration.Admission to the seminary does not ensureadmission to a particular discipline,and admission to the discipline does notensure placement in that discipline. Theseminary reserves the right to consideras part of admission to and continuancein a discipline those personal qualities,general health, scholastic achievement,conduct, attitude, or other standardsseen as appropriately related.examination, the student registers forthe New Testament 110, 111, and 112series in which Greek exegesis is required.Students who wish to expeditetheir programs may choose to enroll inGreek language study prior to their firstquarter of enrollment.The Hebrew language track is offeredfor students pursuing a concentrationin one of the applied areas for whichHebrew language study is preferable toGreek language study. Both elementaryand intermediate courses in Hebrew arerequired. Exegetical methods of studywill be covered in the language courses.After completing two Hebrew languagecourses, students will enter the OldTestament 111, 112, and 113 series.Students desiring proficiency in bothbiblical languages may elect the Greekand Hebrew language track. Studentswill complete elementary Greek, passthe qualifying exam, and continue withthe New Testament 100-level coursesthat require Greek exegesis. Hebrewlanguage courses are taken the year afterelementary Greek, and are followedby the Old Testament 100-level coursesthat require Hebrew exegesis.For students in the nontraditionaldelivery systems (SemPM and InMinistry),a variety of accommodations havebeen made to allow students to pursuelanguage study. See the program directorsfor further information.Supervised MinistryAll Master of Divinity and Master ofArts in Christian Education studentsmust participate in supervised ministrythroughout their degree programs. Seepages 40-52 for full details.Certificate ProgramsBethel Seminary is dedicated to thetraining of men and women for Christianministries. Many students will beordained and will spend all their workingtime in church and related vocations.Increasingly, however, large numbersof capable and committed Christiansexpress the need for more depth andbackground in knowledge and experiencein order for them to serve Christ“In our quest for thefullness of the Spirit,we have sometimesforgotten that a Spiritfilledintelligence isone of the powerfulweapons for pullingdown Satanic strongholds.”Richard LovelaceSt. PaulMaster of DivinityLanguage TracksPreaching the biblical gospel is centralto Christian ministry. Therefore,Bethel’s faculty believes that Masterof Divinity students should learn thebiblical languages. All M.Div. studentsare required to take a biblical languagetrack. Students enrolled in the M.Div. inmarriage and family studies are encouragedto take the Hebrew track, thoughthey may instead choose the Greektrack.In the Greek language track studentscome to seminary with one year ofcollege Greek completed or plans totake two quarters of Elementary Greekin the first year of study. Upon successfullypassing the Greek qualifyingPhoto by Scott Streble35