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Seminary of the EastGuided Learning ExperiencesIn selected pastoral theology andcommunication courses, students arerequired to complete a guided learningexperience as part of the course.Each student’s guided learning experienceis the basis for the synthesisbetween learning and practice. Underthe supervision of their course professorsand their local ministry mentors,students identify learning needs andoutcomes and appropriate learningtasks related to the acquisition andimprovement of ministerial skills. Theguided learning experiences are theequivalent of ministry practicums.Spiritual FormationStudents earn 16 credit hours in spiritualformation. During the first threeyears, students participate in the spiritualformation track associated withtheir particular year of study, exploringissues related to spirituality, call toministry, and ministry preparedness.As part of their work in spiritual formation,students are required to participatein discipleship groups that meetfor one class period during the classday. The purpose of these small groups,facilitated by faculty members, is toprovide instruction in the theology ofthe spiritual life and to create an environmentof support and accountabilitythat will foster spiritual growth. Mentorsin the ministry context are key tospiritual and character formation sincethey observe and guide students in thecontext of ministry in a local churchor parachurch setting. In addition,students enroll in one spiritual formationcourse as part of their programelectives.Master of Arts (TheologicalStudies) ProgramThe Master of Arts (Theological Studies)is intended for persons who seekto integrate their faith and learning ascommitted and informed Christiansand to relate their theological studiesto their vocations and interests. Thisdegree is intended to prepare:1. persons who are serving as youth orassociate pastors;2. persons preparing for service inworld missions when their mainfocus is in an area such as medicine,education, agriculture, ormechanics;3. persons planning to teach religionin an academic or other graduatesetting;4. persons choosing to serve in parachurchorganizations and Christiansocial agencies;5. laypersons who desire to equipthemselves for more effective witnessin and through their localchurch;6. persons pursuing further graduatework.A student must declare a concentrationin one of two areas: biblical and theologicalstudies, or leadership effectiveness.The degree will be awarded uponthe completion of 96 credits.Master of Arts(Theological Studies)Required CoursesBT501 Hermeneutics...........................4DC501 Discipleship in Community.....4GC501 Introduction to Global& Contextual Ministries..........4GC515 Evangelism andChurch Growth........................4HS501 Early Church to Reformation...4HS502 Church in theModern World..........................4NT511 The Gospels..............................4NT512 Emergence of ChristianCommunity..............................4OT501 Genesis - Ruth..........................4OT502 I Samuel - Song of Songs..........4OT503 Isaiah - Malachi........................4SP511 Spiritual Formation I.................4SP551 Spiritual Formation II................4TL501 Culture & Ministry...................4TS505 Christian Social Ethics..............4Systematic Theolgoy: Students willselect 3 Systematic Theology courses:TS507 FoundatonTS508 ChristTS509 Holy Spirit/SalvationTS510 Church/EschatologyConcentration Courses (5)and Electives (1)...................24Other requirements: SeniorCapstone Experience................0Concentration in Leadership Effectiveness:Students will select five Leadershipconcentration courses (ML513+ 4 600-level or above concentrationcourses)Concentration in Biblical/TheologicalStudies: Students will select fiveBible/Theology concentration courses.Certificate inTheological StudiesThe Certificate in Theological Studiesat Bethel Seminary of the East is offeredfor those individuals who wantmore depth and background in biblicalstudies and theology to enhance theircurrent ministries and occupations;for those individuals needing biblicaland theological studies for missionsand parachurch organizations; or forindividuals seeking direction regardingtheir future vocations who want alimited course of study to guide themin making a decision about vocationalChristian ministry. The 48-credit certificaterequires the following coursescomprising 20 credits:SP511 Spiritual Formation I................4BT501 Hermeneutics...........................4TL501 Culture and Ministry................4ML513 Transformational Leadership...4Systematic Theolgoy: Students willselect 1 Systematic Theology courses:TS507 FoundatonTS508 ChristTS509 Holy Spirit/SalvationTS510 Church/EschatologyStudents obtain the remaining 28 creditsin the certificate program by electingto take other courses in the seminary’scurriculum, bringing the total to 48credits required for the awarding of theCertificate in Theological Studies.Prerequisites and Requirementsfor Course Work• First-year students are required toattend an orientation workshop atthe beginning of the first term ofstudy as a prerequisite for registeringfor future courses with guidedlearning experiences. Students willbe oriented to Bethel Seminary ofthe East and receive training on the80
construction of a learning contractin preparation for courses with attachedguided learning experiences.Students will also receive instructionon selecting mentors.• Prerequisites for courses are noted inthe course descriptions.The Mentoring ProgramBethel Seminary of the East’s mentoringprogram has its roots in thepast, when followers of Jesus Christsought a discipling relationship withgodly leaders of their own generation.Our roots extend to persons such asCharles Spurgeon and his “pastors’college” in the 19th century, to JonathanEdwards and David Brainerd inthe 18th century, to the Puritans ofthe 17th century, and to those whogathered around Augustine in the earlyhistory of the church in the fourthcentury. They go back, in fact, to thedays when young Timothy was discipledby the Apostle Paul, and the 12disciples were trained by Jesus Christ.Bethel Seminary of the East aspires tocontinue the practice of viable mentoringand discipleship to enhance ourprogram of theological education andministry preparation.Bethel Seminary of the East’s integrallink with local ministry is seen mostclearly in its mentoring program. Studentscome to Bethel Seminary of theEast with their local ministry’s affirmationof their fitness and call to ministry,as well as a commitment by theirchurches to provide a nurturing base inwhich they can develop attitudes andskills conducive to effective ministryand spiritual growth.Following the orientation and guidedlearning experience workshop (at thebeginning of each term), students willbe assisted with the selection of mentors.The center director assists studentsin the selection of two mentorswho form a mentoring team, along withseminary faculty, for the supervisionand oversight of guided learning experiences.Mentors maintain an ongoing involvementin students’ seminary experiencesin two ways. Mentors are required toattend the first day of class each termfor the “Community Day of Learning.”There, they participate in classes withtheir students to see how the guidedlearning experience complements thecourse to which it is attached. Thementors attend workshops designedto enhance their skills and capabilities.Also, weekly sessions between mentorsand students focus on attitudes,information, skills, and other topicsthat might enhance students’ spiritualand character formation, ministryskills development, and preparation forministry.Seminary of the EastEach term, mentors complete generalprogress reports to assess studentgrowth and overall performance.The course professor and the mentoringteam enable the student, throughmutually approved guided learningexperiences, to develop Christian character,to expand in practical knowledge,and to improve in ministry skills. Activitiesfor the guided learning experiencesare determined on the basis of theperception students have of their ownneeds, as clarified through counsel withthe course professor and their mentoringteams. Guided learning experienceshelp students:• develop patterns for change andgrowth in the areas of spiritual andcharacter formation;• acquire competencies to be ready forministry;• assess current learning and skillneeds;• apply the course material to a specificministry context; and• gain graduate academic credit forwork they do in ministry.81
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