San DiegoMaster of DivinityLanguage TracksPreaching the biblical gospel is centralto Christian ministry. Therefore, <strong>Bethel</strong>’sfaculty believes M.Div. studentsshould learn the biblical languages. AllM.Div. students are required to take abiblical language track. Students whopursue a concentration in one of theclassical areas (biblical studies, historicalstudies, New Testament, OldTestament, theological studies) or aclassical generalist program must takethe Greek/Hebrew track.Students in classical disciplines orother students desiring proficiency inboth biblical languages will choosethe Greek and Hebrew language track.This track requires three quarterseach of Hebrew and Greek, includingOT521, OT522, OT531, NT521, NT522,and NT531. The fourth quarters of Hebrewand Greek (OT640; NT641) maybe taken as biblical studies electives.The Greek language track and theHebrew language track are offered forstudents pursuing a concentration inone of the applied areas, for whom oneor the other languages is preferred.In the Greek language track, studentstake four quarters of Greek, includingNT521, NT522, NT531,and NT641.Exegetical methods of study will becovered in these language courses.Students who have taken undergraduateGreek may achieve advanced standingby passing the Greek qualifying exam.Those who pass this exam are notrequired to take NT521 and NT522, butmust replace these courses with biblicalstudies electives.In the Hebrew language track, studentstake four quarters of Hebrew, includingOT521, OT522, OT531, and OT640.Exegetical methods of study will becovered in these language courses.Supervised MinistryPhoto by Larry HansenAll Master of Divinity and Master ofArts in Christian Education studentsare required to participate in supervisedministry throughout their degreeprograms. See page 140 for a completedescription of these requirements.TL551 (TL101) Field Education Practicum:This course begins in the winteror summer quarter and continuesthroughout the academic year, or canbe done during the summer monthsin full-time ministry situations. Followingorientation classes at the beginningof the winter or summer quarter,the student engages in supervisedministry in a local setting. Emphasis isplaced upon the development of practicalministry skills, the integration ofbiblical and theological studies withactual ministry, and the importance oftheological reflection in this process.TL552 (TS102) Professional Internship:This course begins in the fall orspring quarter, and runs concurrentlywith the academic year. The studentengages in ministry in an area relatedto his or her intended field of service.70
Requirements by Degree ProgramMaster of Arts inChristian EducationBI501 Hermeneutics.......................................................4CP501 Introduction to Preaching...................................4DC501 Discipleship in Community................................4HS501 or HS502 Early Church to Reformation orChurch in the Modern W<strong>orld</strong>.......................4GC502 Introduction to W<strong>orld</strong> Missions..........................2GC505 Evangelism for Discipleship................................4NT501 The Gospels.........................................................4NT502 Acts and Pauline Letters......................................4OT501 Genesis - Ruth.....................................................4OT502 I Samuel - Song of Songs.....................................4OT503 Isaiah - Malachi....................................................4PC501 Introduction to Pastoral Care..............................4TL510 Celebrating Diversity and Embracing Unity...... 4TS501 Systematic Theology I..........................................4TS502 Systematic Theology II........................................4TS503 Systematic Theology III.......................................4TS505 Christian Social Ethics.........................................4Concentration Courses and ElectivesDC513 Leadership in Ministry........................................4DC601 Foundations of Christian Education...................4ML704 Professional Development in Ministry................42 DC Electives........................................................................82 DC Age-group Electives......................................................8Supervised Ministry and Other RequirementsSP504 Disciplines of Spiritual and Pers. Formation.......2TL551 Field Education Practicum..................................0TL552 Professional Internship........................................0Profiles of Ministry.................................................................0Senior Statement of Faith.......................................................0A minimum of eight courses in DC is required for the degree,including the professional internship. Students must select DCelectives from at least two of the four age groups.Master of Arts in Marital andFamily TherapyPrerequisite for those without an undergraduate/graduatedegree in counseling or related discipline; credits do not applytoward the M.A.M.F.T.: PC500 Principles of CounselingBI501 Hermeneutics.......................................................4HS650 Christian Lives in History....................................4NT501 The Gospels.........................................................4NT502 Acts and Pauline Letters......................................4Any two of the following three:OT501 Genesis - Ruth..................................................4OT502 I Samuel - Song of Songs..................................4OT503 Isaiah - Malachi................................................4TS501 Systematic Theology I..........................................4TS503 Systematic Theology III.......................................4TS505 Christian Social Ethics.........................................4TS755 Theology and M.F.T. Theory................................4Concentration Courses and ElectivesMF565 Dynamics of Family Process................................2MF557 Families in Context: Gender, <strong>Class</strong>,and Culture..........................................................4MF506 Individual Development and Family Life Cycle..4MF606 Psychopharmacology and M.F.T..........................3MF564 Individual and Family Psychopathology.............4MF608 Sexuality and Intimacy inCouples and Families..........................................2MF559 Psychological Assessment in M.F.T.....................4MF560 Professional and Ethical Issues in M.F.T..............4MF655 Research Design and Evaluation in M.F.T...........4MF504 Theories of Marital and Family Therapy I...........4MF504L Theories of M.F.T. Lab I.......................................1MF505 Theories of Marital and Family Therapy II.........4MF505L Theories of M.F.T. Lab II......................................1MF718 Child Abuse Assessment and Intervention.........1MF719 Substance Abuse Assessment andIntervention.........................................................2MF720 Domestic Violence Assessment andIntervention.........................................................2MF726 Aging and Long Term Care: M.F.T. Perspectives.1Clinical ExperiencePracticum Readiness Process (See practicum coordinator)MF705 Supervised Clinical Experience I.........................3MF706 Supervised Clinical Experience II.......................2MF707 Supervised Clinical Experience III......................2MF708 Supervised Clinical Experience IV......................2Other RequirementsAssessmentsSenior MFT Paper15 hours of individual psychotherapyA minimum of 96 credits is required for graduation. The studentis responsible to meet all graduation deadlines and requirements.The associate registrar will be happy to answer questionsand offer guidance.71San Diego
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