Catalogue 2008 Book - Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

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�THE MASTER OF DIVINITY� DEGREE PROGRAM GOALS Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary intends its Master of Divinity degree program to prepare men and women to enter the offi ce of ordained minister in the church for the sake of the church’s obedient service in the world. It has been the Seminary’s experience that most of its graduates are called to serve as ministers to congregations. The Master of Divinity program takes this fact seriously. It nevertheless acknowledges the real differences which exist in student needs, interests, and goals, and it therefore endeavors to mediate that knowledge and to allow for the development of those skills which together provide the essential foundation for a variety of ministries. The church has the right to expect that those who graduate from theological seminaries with professional degrees will be prepared to practice Christian ministry consistently and with integrity. The Seminary therefore intends to foster the integration of self-understanding, knowledge, and skills, and the faculty has committed itself to achieve a style of education appropriate to this intention. The faculty has adopted goals which guide the development and implementation of the Master of Divinity program: � foster the students’ growth as persons in self-understanding and Christian commitment; � provide opportunities for students to come to that understanding of the Scriptures, of the church’s traditions, and of doctrine which is prerequisite to informed acts of ministry; � provide means whereby students learn to use resources of many kinds in effective ways; � allow for the development of those skills of communication which will equip students to become effective ministers in a worshiping community of faith and practice; and, � give students ample opportunities to enhance their abilities to provide sensitive and creative leadership in the varied situations in which they will later fi nd themselves as ministers. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MASTER OF DIVINITY DEGREE 1. Have on fi le with the registrar a complete and offi cial transcript of credits showing graduation with a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. 2. Complete satisfactorily 184 credits of required and elective work with at least a 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. 3. Complete satisfactorily at least the last 88 credits of required and elective work while enrolled at Austin Seminary. 4. Complete all curricular assignments prior to commencement and by the deadline posted in the offi cial academic calendar. 5. Clear all indebtedness to the Seminary prior to commencement. 28
Note: A student who is admitted to the MDiv degree program may receive a Diploma instead of the degree upon the satisfactory completion of all the degree requirements except Hebrew and/or Greek and all courses for which these languages are prerequisite. Such an exemption must be approved by the faculty and is considered only upon the request of the student and the governing body which has responsibility for the student’s ordination process. PROGRAM DURATION The program of study leading to the Master of Divinity degree requires a minimum of three years of full-time academic study. The program must be completed within six years of initial matriculation into a master’s-level degree program at Austin Seminary. COURSE WORK The 184 credits required for the Master of Divinity degree shall be composed of the following: REQUIRED COURSE WORK THE BIBLICAL DEPARTMENT Bi.102 Introduction to the Old Testament Bi.108 Elementary Biblical Hebrew Bi.116 Introduction to the New Testament Bi.118 The Interpretation of Old Testament Texts Bi.120 Elementary New Testament Greek Bi.216 The Interpretation of New Testament Texts One advanced exegesis course in Old Testament or New Testament THE DEPARTMENT OF THE CHURCH’S MINISTRY CM.122 The Church as a Worshiping Community CM.126 Introduction to Preaching CM.220 The Ministry of Education in the Congregation or CM.222 Theological and Practical Foundations of Christian Education CM.224 Introduction to Pastoral Care or CM.226 Introduction to Pastoral Counseling CM.230 Theology and Practice of Mission and Evangelism THE THEOLOGICAL-HISTORICAL DEPARTMENT TH.100 Introduction to the History of Christianity: Apostolic Era to 1650 TH.104 Systematic Theology I TH.200 Introduction to Christian Ethics or TH.206 Ethical and Theological Refl ection on Biomedical Issues or TH.296 Moral Issues TH.204 Introduction to World Religions TH.212 Systematic Theology II INTERDEPARTMENTAL I.314 Senior Preaching SUPERVISED PRACTICE OF MINISTRY (SPM) Twelve required credits ordinarily taken following the middler year. 29 MDIV DEGREE PROGRAM
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LECTURE SERIES THE GEORGE S. HEYER
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STUDENT HOUSING REFUNDS FOR DOCTORA
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SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS APPLICATION
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SEMINARY FELLOWSHIPS CHARLES L. KIN
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SPECIAL ENDOWMENTS The Rachel Hende
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�THE FACULTY� John J. Ahn, Assi
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ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTORS AND LECTURER
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DOCTOR OF MINISTRY STUDENTS Wayne C
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DOCTOR OF MINISTRY STUDENTS John Br
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ASA AWARDS FOR SERVICE 1978 John R.
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