2020-2021 Academic Catalog - Calvin Seminary

ACADEMIC CATALOG

2020-21

C A L V I N T H E O L O G I C A L S E M I N A R Y

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Welcome to Calvin Theological Seminary! We have been praying for you and looking forward to your joining our hospitable community of faith and learning. According to our

Reformed Christian tradition that forms church leaders who cultivate communitiwe have formed and prepared students to serve the church around the world as the church serves the mission of God. As a learning community of faith we offer a number of opportunities and environments where your participation is desired and needed. We worship together. We pray together. We learn from one another. The seminary community worships in a variety of ways: through student groups, community chapel services, and early morning prayer times. Whether you are a student in residence in Grand Rapids or a distance learning student, we encourage you to find a rhythm of worship and participation in the Calvin Seminary community. Calvin Seminary receives students from over 20 countries, who bring cultural and ethnic diversity that energizes classroom discussion and enriches community life. Through a number of opportunities, we learn what God is doing around the world and experience first-hand different styles of prayer and worship. We have witnessed the formation of friendships that bridge cultural barriers that last a lifetime. You will find study at Calvin Seminary rewarding and enriching, but also sometimes stressful and challenging. You may find it hard to balance responsibilities at home, school, church, and work. Please know that you have a Christian community here ready to support you and pray for you. Your fellow students, professors, staff members and, if you participate in the vocational formation program, the group members, leader and your vocational mentor are all here to encourage you and provide support for you. Again, we are delighted to welcome you to Calvin Seminary and to walk alongside you in this new stage of your Christian journey. We pray that God will bless you here, and through you bless others! In His Service with You, Rev. Jul Medenblik President of Calvin Theological Seminary

Table of Contents

Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................... ii

Mission .......................................................................................................................................................... 1

Teaching Faculty ........................................................................................................................................... 2

Degrees and Programs ................................................................................................................................. 4

Master of Divinity (MDiv) .................................................................................................................. 5

Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership ............................................................................................. 13

Master of Arts (Bible and Theology) .............................................................................................. 17

Maestría en Cuidado de la Familia ................................................................................................ 20

Master of Arts in Family Care ........................................................................................................ 22

Master of Theological Studies (MTS) ............................................................................................. 24

Master of Theology (ThM) .............................................................................................................. 30

Doctor of Ministry (DMin) ............................................................................................................... 32

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) ........................................................................................................... 33

Certificate Programs ...................................................................................................................... 35

Certificado en Ministerio Latino ...................................................................................................... 37

Certificate in Latino/a Ministry ........................................................................................................ 39

Certificate in Bible Instruction ........................................................................................................ 40

Ecclesiastical Program for Ministerial Candidacy .......................................................................... 41

Formation for Ministry ................................................................................................................................. 42

Academic Calendar 2020-2021 .................................................................................................................. 44

Academic Calendar 2021-2022 .................................................................................................................. 45

International Student Services .................................................................................................................... 46

Housing Information .................................................................................................................................... 47

Education Costs .......................................................................................................................................... 49

Refund Schedule ......................................................................................................................................... 50

Financial Aid ................................................................................................................................................ 51

Scholarships ................................................................................................................................................ 51

Authorization to Offer Degrees.................................................................................................................... 51

Course Descriptions .................................................................................................................................... 52

Department Directory .................................................................................................................................. 71 Administrative Departments ........................................................................................................... 71 Centers and Institutes .................................................................................................................... 72

Maps ............................................................................................................................................................ 72

Calvin Seminary Building Map ....................................................................................................... 72

Campus Map .................................................................................................................................. 73

Grand Rapids Area Map ................................................................................................................ 74

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Mission

As a learning community in the Reformed Christian tradition that forms church leaders who cultivate communities of disciples of Jesus Christ, Calvin Theological Seminary exists to serve the Christian Reformed Church in North America and wider constituencies by preparing individuals for biblically faithful and contextually effective ministry of the Word and by offering Reformed theological scholarship and counsel.

Communicating the good news of the gospel in today's world requires that you're theologically prepared, practically equipped, and spiritually mature. We integrate a strong academic program with supervised ministry opportunities in our vocational formation programs. In other words: you learn, and you live what you learn. When you do, you help us fulfill our mission - to prepare people to lead in ministry, to give them what they need to respond to the Holy Spirit's call throughout their lives, to bring nations to Christ, build His church, and extend God's kingdom. Our professors use a rich variety of academic, professional, and personal gifts to train men and women for effective ministry. They invest themselves personally in helping you develop your God-given gifts in ways that promote spiritual maturity and integrate faith and life. To prepare you for visionary leadership in the church and world, we offer courses of study in preaching, worship, leadership, educational ministry, youth ministry, missions and church growth, and pastoral care and counseling. In each of these areas, we teach from a scripturally Reformed position. We are committed to the Bible as God's Word and to the confessional standards of the Belgic Confession (1561), the Heidelberg Catechism (1563), and the Canons of Dort (1618-1619) as faithful interpretations of that Word. This perspective enables our students to interact with -- and effectively speak to -- a broader ecumenical Christian community and a post-modern world. Calvin Theological Seminary has been equipping people to envision their participation in the kingdom of God since 1876. We will continue to do so for the glory of God.


Teaching Faculty

Over ninety percent of full-time teaching faculty members possess earned doctorates from leading theological schools and universities. Faculty members have distinguished themselves by their writing and speaking, by their counsel to Reformed churches and in ecumenical arenas, by their commitment to the truth of the gospel, and by their devotion to serving students and forming them for life and ministry. Faculty members are frequent participants in international projects and have developed modern approaches to theological education. As ordained pastors and active church members, they know and value the life of local congregations. Though recognizing that the future of theology and the strength of the church depend heavily on new leadership, the fa students. Calvin fosters close, sustained contact between professor and student as the basic ingredient in theological education. The seminary stresses preparation in the great tasks of ministry: outstanding preaching, church education, pastoral care, evangelism, and administration. The Calvin Seminary teaching faculty for 2020-2021 are:

Mariano Avila (PhD, Westminster Theological Seminary; PhD, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Xochimilco) Amanda J. Benckhuysen (P - University of Toronto) Lyle D. Bierma (PhD, Duke University) Gary Burge - Aberdeen University) Ronald J. Feenstra (PhD, Yale University) Danjuma G. Gibson (PhD, Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary) Lee P. Hardy, adjunct (PhD, Duquesne University) Scott E. Hoezee (MDiv, Calvin Theological Seminary) Young Ahn Kang (PhD, Free University of Amsterdam) Robert J. Keeley (PhD, University of Denver) Karin Maag, adjunct (PhD, University of Saint Andrews) George Marsden, Distinguished Scholar (PhD, Yale University) Julius T. Medenblik (MDiv, Calvin Theological Seminary) John M. Rottman (PhD, Emmanuel College of Victoria University) David M. Rylaarsdam (PhD, University of Notre Dame) Sarah E. Schreiber (PhD Candidate, University of Notre Dame) Kathleen S. Smith, adjunct (ThM, Calvin Theological Seminary) Matthew J. Tuininga (PhD, Emory University) Mary L. VandenBerg (PhD, Calvin Theological Seminary) Geoff Vandermolen (DMin, Acadia University) Jeffrey A.D. Weima (PhD, Wycliffe College - University of Toronto) Cory Willson (PhD, Free University of Amsterdam and Fuller Theological Seminary) John D. Witvliet (PhD, University of Notre Dame)

Visit www.calvinseminary.edu/academics/faculty to view the faculty directory.


A Calvin Seminary Education Can Fit Many Needs

perspective. Perhaps you are seeking an education that provides a solid Biblical foundation and creatively

possibility that you are looking to explore the impact of global Christianity or are looking for an experience that deepens your own spirituality as you learn to guide the spirituality of others. Maybe you long for a student-friendly environment or an easily accessible campus and location. In all these ways and more,

Biblically Grounded Rooted in Reformed Theology Committed to Personal Spiritual Formation Academically Excellent Designed for the Practicing Pastor Interdisciplinary Courses and Instruction Relationship-based Cross-Cultural and Inclusive Responsive to Global Christianity Innovative Learning and Teaching

Spiritually Alive


Degrees and Programs

Whatever your call to ministry, we have what you need to be equipped!

Certificate Programs (in English and in Spanish) Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership (MA) Master of Arts in Family Care (Maestría en Cuidado de la Familia) (MA), taught in Spanish Master of Arts (Bible and Theology) (MA) Master of Divinity (MDiv) Master of Theological Studies (MTS) Master of Theology (ThM) Doctor of Ministry (DMin) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Ecclesiastical Program for Ministerial Candidacy (EPMC)

We provide a range of degrees and programs to equip you to act on your call, no matter what form it takes. You can be prepared for ordained ministry in the church, train for specialized ministries, do advanced study, even prepare yourself for ordained leadership in the Christian Reformed Church after studying elsewhere. Since timing is different for everyone, you can choose options for full-time or part-time study as a residential student or as a student in our Distance Learning program. Some students switch between residential and distance as their life circumstances change. Some residential students take a course in the distance format for scheduling flexibility. Students in our MA programs may choose to complete their program entirely online. Internships spread over most of your academic program give you an integrated education in the real world. Students who have completed relevant graduate-level studies at another accredited institution with a course grade of B or higher may apply for transfer credit. The previous work must be approximately parallel (80% or higher equivalence) to the content of a Calvin Seminary course. Urequirements may be met by way of transfer credit. Up to half of a completed program elsewhere may be accepted as transfer credit.


Master of Divinity (MDiv)

The MDiv program is designed to prepare you for diverse ministry opportunities, from pastoral ministry to chaplaincy, missions, teaching, writing, non-profit leadership, or graduate programs oriented to research and scholarship. It combines foundational study in the biblical and Reformed theological texts, Church history and ancient languages with practical preparation and spiritual formation to make you an effective steward of the life-changing gospel of Jesus Christ. At Calvin Theological Seminary you'll find all of the elements you need to construct a solid foundation for your life and for your ministry. The MDiv curriculum provides the building blocks for every dimension of a biblical, authentic, contextual, and life-changing ministry, and is focused on the personal and spiritual formation of every student. Admission The admission process reflects Calvin Seminary -changing gospel of Jesus Christ. A strong liberal arts education provides an excellent foundation for graduate level theological education and shapes well-rounded, intellectually and culturally astute graduates. Therefore, it

including English, philosophy, history, literature, social science, and natural science. The Director of Admissions and the Registrar will examine the academic, professional, and ministry background of each applicant. If an applicant would benefit from further study in a particular area, a learning plan will be developed which could include specific seminary electives or additional courses from another academic institution.

college with a grade-point average of 2.67 (B-) or higher. (Non-native English speakers need to submit a minimum internet based TOEFL score of 80 total, with 23 in the writing section, OR a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with at least a 6.5 in the writing section.) You should also give evidence of academic and personal preparedness for theological education.

, unaccredited institution, may be admitted into a degree program at CTS under a special provision of the Association of Theological Schools. In such cases, the Registrar will determine the program the applicant must take in order to meet the requirements for graduation.

Continuation Requirements Continuation in the MDiv program requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.67. A student whose cumulative GPA falls below 2.67 will be placed on academic probation, and must have a minimum term GPA of 2.67 in each subsequent semester or risk dismissal from the program. A student must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.67 for two semesters for the probationary status to be removed. Ordinarily, a student cannot graduate while on academic probation. Any student who has a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or lower is subject to immediate dismissal from the program. Funding sources such as the Veterans Administration, ecclesiastical bodies (e.g. local church or classis), and the guaranteed student loan program will be promptly notified when a student receiving funds is placed on probation or terminated. MDiv Program Curriculum Your preparation for ministry should include the same components that make for a good sermon. It should be biblical, authentic, contextual, and life-changing. The Master of Divinity curriculum is built on these four cornerstones a foundation that connects the best of the Reformed tradition with the contemporary ministry practices essential for tomorrow's leaders. Residential students live in West Michigan and complete their studies in three years (although some choose to stretch it out to four years or longer) at the Grand Rapids campus. They will be able to attend weekly


chapels, participate in club activities, and interact with peers on a daily basis. Students in the distance learning Master of Divinity can complete their studies in 5 years. The distance program maintains the same high quality of education as our residential program. Taking approximately 3 courses per semester, distance learning students will complete much of their work online, traveling to the campus in Grand Rapids twice a year for five-day intensives. Formation for ministry is a strong emphasis as students experience the program in learning cohorts, engage in a wide range of internship opportunities, and receive support through formation groups. Sample course sequences for the MDiv program are below. Residential students who would like to complete their program in 3 years should follow Chart A. Residential students wanting to spread the program over four years should follow Chart B. Distance Learning students should follow Chart C. The MDiv program can be adjusted for those students who have completed Greek language studies prior to coming to Calvin Seminary.

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Advanced Standing MDiv students are eligible to receive up to 12 hours of credit in their program by way of Advanced Standing. Student competence is demonstrated by way of a written exam and evaluated by faculty. If granted, Advanced Standing reduces the number of credit hours needed to complete the degree and can open doors to an additional internship or specialized coursework. Study guides for the Advanced Standing tests are available on the Advanced Standing webpage of SemLink

. MDiv students may seek Advanced Standing for the following courses: Bible Survey (3) Christian Theology in Reformed Confessions (3) Christian Engagement with World Religions (3) Church in Historical Context I or II (not both) (3)

Advanced Standing in Greek and/or Hebrew Students may receive 6 credits of Advanced Standing in Greek and/or Hebrew without taking a placement exam by meeting the following criteria:

Transcript evidence of having taken at least 2 courses (at least 6 credit hours) at an accredited educational institution

Having received an average of B or better in those courses Having taken the last course within the last 5 years

Students who do not meet these criteria may choose to take an exam administered by Calvin Seminary. The results of the exam determine whether Calvin Seminary will grant Advanced Standing transfer credit for one, two, or no courses in Greek or Hebrew. Students may take the test one time and will pay the usual cost for Advanced Standing exams. MDiv students who receive Advanced Standing in Greek and/or Hebrew are also eligible for up to 12 credits of Advanced Standing in other courses for which tests are available. A Developmental Curriculum At Calvin Theological Seminary, we are concerned with not only what we teach but also how we teach it. Our developmental pedagogy begins with basic literacy in all curricular areas, followed by increased in-depth analysis, and culminating in multi-disciplinary integration.

Literacy Courses

Literacy courses establish the basic vocabulary, concepts, and themes of theological education and ministry. They are the building blocks for seminary education and the foundation of the entire MDiv curriculum.

Analysis Courses

Analysis courses feature more in-depth examinations of themes in a given field of study. A number of analysis courses are electives which enable students to explore a focused amount of material. Electives encourage curiosity, imagination, and life-long learning.

Integration Courses

Integration courses feature intentionally interdisciplinary learning designed to help students draw upon their work from


a variety of fields and experiences and apply it to specific ministry situations.

Concentrations MDiv students may choose a concentration. Concentrations allow for more specialized study related to a student's ministry interests and calling. Concentrations also provide more thorough preparation for students who are considering doctoral study in a particular field. Students are allowed to create their own concentrations, under the advisement of the Registrar at least a year prior to graduation. To obtain a concentration, students must take six elective credits (generally 3 electives) in their area of concentration. All of those credits can be used for elective credit in their MDiv program. A student may have more than one concentration, as long as no credits count toward more than one concentration. Candidacy for Ministry Irequirements for ordination. In order to make sure that you meet all requirements, please consult with the Vocational Formation Office and with your denomination early in your MDiv program. If you are preparing for ordained ministry in the Christian Reformed Church, you must meet the synodical requirements for candidacy, must have demonstrated academic, personal, and professional readiness for ministry, and ordinarily must have a cumulative GPA of 2.85 or higher. MDiv Program Goals and Learning Outcomes In fulfilling its mission, Calvin Seminary seeks to develop well-formed graduates who:

teach and preach the Bible, mature in their pastoral identity, discern and engage ministry contexts, and help to form communities of disciples.

These four program goals are intimately and necessarily related because every ministry situation involves a biblical MESSAGE which a PERSON communicates in a particular CONTEXT and for a specific GOAL. Accordingly, Calvin Seminary wants MDiv students to exhibit the following learning outcomes: 1. MESSAGE

1.1 Knowledgeable: students understand biblical languages and content, theological themes, the Reformed confessions, and the Christian tradition.

1.2 Theologically reflective: students integrate biblical, historical, theological, and pastoral reflection with all ministry practices.

1.3 Preaching and teaching: students explain and apply the biblical message clearly and

engagingly. 2. PERSON

2.1 Spiritually mature: students exhibit the fruit of the Spirit, a commitment to the gospel of

2.2 Interpersonally intelligent: students demonstrate emotional health and relate to others with

love and respect, even when expressing differences of belief or values.


3. CONTEXT

3.1 Discerning: students discern the ways in which theology and ministry practices are shaped by and respond to their historical and cultural contexts.

3.2 Engaging: students persuasively communicate the Gospel to people in a particular

community, including religiously pluralistic, multicultural and cross-cultural settings. 4. GOAL

4.1 Discipling: students evangelize, respond to criticisms of Christianity, encourage moral

formation, and provide pastoral care so that people at all stages of faith formation become more fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.

4.2 Worshiping: students worship and help others worship in ways that are God-glorifying and

spiritually renewing. 4.3 Serving: students promote service ministries that humbly seek justice, compassion, and

reconciliation. 4.4 Leading: students help a group embody in its corporate life the Christian practices that

shape vital Christian life, community and witness. Future Employment Options Past graduates have applied their learning to a variety of ministry-based opportunities, including: pastor, chaplain, campus minister, missionary, church planter, and (with further study) professor.


Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership This 39 credit program is designed to prepare you for a variety of forms of ministry, with each student choosing one of five possible concentrations:

Bible Instruction Education, Youth, & Family Missional Leadership Pastoral Care Pastoral Leadership Worship

The program includes a solid core of biblical, historical, and theological study, along with several courses in a concentration designed to prepare you for the Christian service and ministry to which God is calling you. The MA in Ministry Leadership curriculum focuses on your personal and spiritual formation as it provides the basis for a biblical, authentic, contextual, and life-changing ministry. Admission

oal to train capable stewards of the life-changing gospel of Jesus Christ. A strong liberal arts education provides an excellent foundation for graduate level theological education and shapes well-rounded, intellectually and culturally astute graduates. Therefore, it


college with a grade-point average of 2.67 (B-) or higher. Non-native English speakers need to submit a minimum internet based TOEFL score of 80 total, with 23 in the writing section, OR a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with at least a 6.5 in the writing section. You should also give evidence of academic and personal preparedness for theological education. In some cirunaccredited institution, may be admitted into a degree program at CTS under a special provision of the Association of Theological Schools. In such cases, the Registrar will determine the program the applicant must take in order to meet the requirements for graduation. Continuation Requirements Continuation in the MA in Ministry Leadership program requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.67. A student whose cumulative GPA falls below 2.67 will be placed on academic probation, and must have a minimum term GPA of 2.67 in each subsequent semester or risk dismissal from the program. A student must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.67 for two semesters for the probationary status to be removed. Ordinarily, a student cannot graduate while on academic probation. Any student who has a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or lower is subject to immediate dismissal from the program. Funding sources such as the Veterans Administration, ecclesiastical bodies (e.g. local church or classis), and the guaranteed student loan program will be promptly notified when a student receiving funds is placed on probation or terminated.

Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership Curriculum The MA in Ministry Leadership curriculum is a combination of required courses, concentration courses, and electives.


Required Courses: Biblical Interpretation for Ministry (1) Theological Education as Formation for Ministry (2) Bible Survey (3)* Digital Bible Tools (1) Great Books in Ministry (2) Formation Groups, including one focused on race, gender, and culture (4) Capstone course (1) Contextual Ministry Internship (2) Choose one of the following: Systematic Theology I (3), Systematic Theology II (3) Choose one of the following: Church in Historical Context I (3), Church in Historical Context II (3) Choose one of the following: Old Testament course (3), New Testament course (3) Choose one of the following: Christian Theology in Reformed Confessions (3)*, Systematic

Theology I (3), Systematic Theology II (3), Apologetics (2), Christian Engagement with World Religions (3), Ethics and the Christian Life (3), Church in Historical Context I (3), Church in Historical Context II (3), Bible Course (2-3), Leadership in Ministry (3)

Electives in any area (2-4) *courses with possibility for Advanced Standing

Concentration Courses:

Bible Instruction Integrating Faith with Pedagogy (2) Principles and Methods for Effective Bible Teaching (2) Biblical and Theological Electives (4)

Education, Youth, and Family

Discipleship and Teaching (2) Youth and Family Ministry (2) Electives in education and discipleship, or selected courses in worship or pastoral care (4)

Missional Leadership

Introduction to Missional Ministry (2) Evangelism and Cross-Cultural Ministry (2) Christian Engagement with World Religions (3) Discipleship and Teaching (2)

Pastoral Care

Foundations for Pastoral Care (3) Pastoral Disciplines for Counseling Ministry (3) Elective in pastoral Care (2) or CPE or Evangelism and Cross-Cultural Ministry (2)

Pastoral Leadership

Preaching Theory and Methods (2) Foundations for Pastoral Care (3) Discipleship and Teaching (2) Forming Worshiping Communities (2)

Worship

Forming Worshiping Communities (2) Worship electives (6)


Residential students can complete their degree in two years of full time study at the Grand Rapids campus. They will be able to attend weekly chapels, participate in club activities, and interact with peers on a daily basis. The three-year distance learning MA maintains the same high quality of education as our residential program. Taking approximately 3 courses per semester, distance learning students complete much of their work online, traveling to the campus in Grand Rapids twice a year for five-day intensives. Formation for ministry is a strong emphasis as students experience the program in learning cohorts, and receive support through formation groups. The MA program is also available purely online, without the requirement to attend intensive sessions. Advanced Standing MA students are eligible to receive up to six credits of Advanced Standing. Student competence is demonstrated by way of a written exam and evaluated by faculty. If granted, Advanced Standing reduces the number of credit hours needed to complete the degree and can open doors to an additional internship or specialized coursework. Study guides for the Advanced Standing tests are available on the Advanced Standing webpage of SemLink (Calvin Semi students may seek Advanced Standing for the following courses:

Bible Survey (3) Christian Theology in Reformed Confessions (3) Christian Engagement with World Religions (3) Church in Historical Context I or II (not both) (3)

MA in Ministry Leadership Program Goals and Learning Outcomes In fulfilling its mission, Calvin Seminary seeks to develop well-formed graduates who:

teach and preach the Bible, mature in their pastoral identity, discern and engage ministry contexts, and help to form communities of disciples.

These four program goals are intimately and necessarily related because every ministry situation involves a biblical MESSAGE which a PERSON communicates in a particular CONTEXT and for a specific GOAL. Accordingly, Calvin Seminary wants MA in Ministry Leadership students to exhibit the following learning outcomes: 1. MESSAGE

1.1 Students have a thorough knowledge of the Bible in English, and the necessary tools

including Reformed hermeneutics and Bible software for interpreting and teaching the Bible in ministry.

1.2 Students have a basic knowledge of select historical and modern theological issues, the

impact these issues have had on the practice of ministry, and how Reformed theology addresses those issues.

1.3 Students explain and apply the biblical message clearly and engagingly in their

specialization.

2. PERSON


2.1 Students exhibit the fruit of Spirit, a commitment to the gospel of grace, and an eagerness

2.2 Students possess the requisite temperament and professional skills to serve as

responsible members of a church staff.

2.3 Students demonstrate emotional health and relate to others with love and respect, even when expressing differences of beliefs, values, or practices.

3. CONTEXT

3.1 Students demonstrate skills in discerning various cultural contexts.

3.2 Students faithfully communicate the gospel of grace in word and deed in their

specialization.

4. GOAL

4.1 Students, in their specialization, invite and disciple others to follow Christ faithfully in word

and deed so that the community of faith is strengthened.

4.2 Students promote in their specialization ministries of justice, compassion, and reconciliation which foster spiritual growth and demonstrate the life-transforming power of the gospel of grace.


Master of Arts (Bible and Theology)

The Master of Arts (Bible and Theology) is for those who wish to deepen their understanding of Scripture and theology in order to contribute to their occupation and life experience. The degree program explores the Bible (in English), systematic theology, and church history in order to encourage your spiritual growth and to better equip you for your work in the world. The MA (Bible and Theology) will benefit a wide range of people: teachers, business leaders, professionals, church workers, and many others who seek to enrich their spiritual lives, their understanding of the Christian faith, and their leadership potential.

Admission rds of the life-changing gospel

of Jesus Christ. A strong liberal arts education provides an excellent foundation for graduate level theological education and shapes well-rounded, intellectually and culturally astute graduates. Therefore, it is recommended including English, philosophy, history, literature, social science, and natural science. The Director of Admissions and the Registrar will examine the academic, professional, and ministry background of each applicant. If an applicant would benefit from further study in a particular area, a learning plan will be developed which could include specific seminary electives or additional courses from another academic institution. To apply to the MA with a grade-point average of 2.67 (B-) or higher. Non-native English speakers need to submit a minimum internet based TOEFL score of 80 total, with 23 in the writing section, OR a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with at least a 6.5 in the writing section. You should also give evidence of academic and personal preparedness for theological education. In some circumstances an applicant withunaccredited institution, may be admitted into a degree program at CTS under a special provision of the Association of Theological Schools. In such cases, the Registrar will determine the program the applicant must take in order to meet the requirements for graduation. Continuation Requirements Continuation in the MA (Bible & Theology) program requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.67. A student whose cumulative GPA falls below 2.67 will be placed on academic probation, and must have a minimum term GPA of 2.67 in each subsequent semester or risk dismissal from the program. A student must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.67 for two semesters for the probationary status to be removed. Ordinarily, a student cannot graduate while on academic probation. Any student who has a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or lower is subject to immediate dismissal from the program. Funding sources such as the Veterans Administration, ecclesiastical bodies (e.g. local church or classis), and the guaranteed student loan program will be promptly notified when a student receiving funds is placed on probation or terminated.

MA (Bible and Theology) Program

Gateway Orientation Biblical Interpretation for Ministry (1) Bible Survey (3)* Choose one: Systematic Theology I (3), Systematic Theology II (3) Digital Bible Tools (1) Choose one: Church in Historical Context I (3), Church in Historical Context II (3) Old Testament English Bible course (3) New Testament English Bible course (3)


Theological Education as Formation for Ministry (2) Two of the following: Christian Theology in Reformed Confessions, The Church in Historical

Context I, The Church in Historical Context II, Systematic Theology I, Systematic Theology II, Apologetics, Ethics, Christian Engagement with World Religions, an OT Elective, and a NT Elective.

Electives in any area (10-11) Formation Groups (4)

*courses with possibility for Advanced Standing

The degree must total 39 credits, and will include an oral comprehensive exam.

Residential students can complete their degree in two years of full time study at the Grand Rapids campus. They will be able to attend weekly chapels, participate in club activities and interact with peers on a daily basis. The three-year distance learning MA maintains the same high quality of education as our residential program. Taking approximately 3 courses per semester, distance learning students complete much of their work online, traveling to the campus in Grand Rapids twice a year for five-day intensives. Formation for ministry is a strong emphasis as students experience the program in learning cohorts, and receive support through formation groups.

Advanced Standing MA students are eligible to receive up to six hours of credit in their program by way of Advanced Standing.

Student competence is demonstrated by way of a written exam and evaluated by faculty. If granted, Advanced Standing reduces the number of credit hours needed to complete the degree and can open doors to an additional internship or specialized coursework.

Study guides for the Advanced Standing tests are available on the Advanced Standing webpage of A students may seek Advanced Standing for the

following courses:

Bible Survey (3) Christian Theology in Reformed Confessions (3) Christian Engagement with World Religions (3) Church in Historical Context I or II (not both) (3)

A student whose undergraduate major was in Biblical Studies, Religion, or Theology may be able to complete the degree in one year of full-time study. See the Academic Program Adviser for more details.

MA (Bible and Theology) Program Goals and Learning Outcomes In fulfilling its mission, Calvin Seminary seeks to develop well-formed graduates who:

teach and preach the Bible, mature in their personal identity, discern and engage ministry contexts, and help to form communities of disciples.

These four program goals are intimately and necessarily related because biblical and theological study involve a biblical MESSAGE which a PERSON communicates in a particular CONTEXT and for a specific


GOAL. Accordingly, Calvin Seminary wants MA (Bible and Theology) students to exhibit the following learning outcomes:

1. MESSAGE

1.1 Students have a thorough knowledge of the Bible in English, and the necessary tools

including Reformed hermeneutics and Bible software for interpreting and teaching the Bible in ministry.

1.2 Students have a basic knowledge of select historical and modern theological issues, the

impact these issues have had on the historic Christian faith, and how Reformed theology addresses those issues.

2. PERSON 2.1 Students exhibit the fruit of Spirit, a commitment to the gospel of grace, and an eagerness

2.2 Students provide thoughtful and respectful analysis and interpretation of Biblical and theological positions when expressing differences of beliefs, values or practices.

3. CONTEXT

3.1 Students demonstrate skills in discerning various cultural contexts.

3.2 Students faithfully communicate their biblical and theological understanding in a variety of

settings depending on their personal and occupational goals.

4. GOAL

4.1 Students invite and disciple others to faithfully follow Christ in word and deed so that the community of faith is strengthened.

4.2 Students recognize that, as disciples of Jesus Christ, the primary purpose of Biblical and

people to advance the mission of God in the world. Future Employment Options Past graduates have applied their learning to a variety of opportunities, including: educational ministries, high school Bible teaching, and more.


Maestría en Cuidado de la Familia La Maestría en Cuidado de la Familia se basa en los programas de certificado en español ofrecidos por el Seminario Teológico Calvino: Certificado en Ministerio Latino y el Certificado en Cuidado de la Familia. Admisión La admisión al programa de la Maestría en Cuidado de la Familia requiere que el/la solicitante posea un bachillerato universitario otorgado por una universidad acreditada. Continuación en el programa La continuación en la Maestría en Cuidado de la Familia requiere que el/la estudiante mantenga un promedio general anual de 2.67 (GPA, por sus siglas en inglés). Los estudiantes que no logren obtener un promedio general anual de 2.67 estarán en condición académica probatoria y deberán alcanzar un promedio mínimo de 2.67 en cada semestre subsiguiente. En caso contrario, dichos estudiantes deberán abandonar el programa. Los estudiantes que estén en una condición probatoria deberán obtener un mínimo de 2.67 por dos semestres consecutivos para que dicha condición sea removida. Ordinariamente, los estudiantes no pueden graduarse mientras se encuentren en condición probatoria. Los estudiantes que hayan obtenido un promedio anual de 2.50 o menor deberán obligatoriamente abandonar el programa. Cuando algún estudiante entre en condición probatoria o se le remueva dicha condición, el Seminario notificará a las fuentes que lo financian tales como la Administración de Veteranos, cuerpos eclesiásticos (por ejemplo, iglesia local o classis), o el programa de préstamo estudiantil. Curriculum La Maestría en Cuidado de la Familia tiene los siguientes requisitos. Tome en cuenta que cada curso es de 3 créditos. 1. Un curso del Nuevo Testamento 2. Cuidado Pastoral de la Familia 3. Adoración y Predicación 4. Un Curso de Antiguo Testamento 5. Retiros de Enriquecimiento Matrimonial 6. Teología para el Ministerio 7. Educación Cristiana para Jóvenes 8. Administración Eclesiástica y Liderazgo 9. Transformación de la Comunidad 10. El Ciclo de Vida en la Familia 11. Fundamentos Teológicos del Cuidado de la Familia 12. La Familia como un Sistema en el Mundo Actual 13. Curso de Biblia (La Familia en la Historia de la Salvación) (Los cursos del 1-9 se ofrecen como parte del Certificado en Ministerio Latino. Los cursos del 10-13 se ofrecen como parte del Certificado en Cuidado de la Familia). En ambos casos, se ofrecen a nivel de maestría para quienes están enrolados en la misma. Entrenamiento práctico: Una unidad (100 horas) de Educación Pastoral y Clínica (CPE, por sus siglas en inglés). TOTAL: 39 créditos, mas una unidad de CPE. Maestría en el Cuidado de la Familia: Objetivos del Programa y Metas de Aprendizaje En cumplimiento de su misión, el Seminario Teológico Calvino busca desarrollar y formar graduados que:

enseñen y prediquen la Biblia, maduren en su identidad pastoral, disciernan y se relacionen en contextos ministeriales latinos,


sean capaces de ofrecer acompañamiento y dirección a familias latinas en sus crisis y desafíos

y ayuden a formar comunidades de discípulos. Estos cinco objetivos generales se encuentran íntima y necesariamente relacionados pues cada situación ministerial envuelve un MENSAJE bíblico el cual la PERSONA comunica en un CONTEXTO particular y para una META en especial. Basado en esto, el Seminario Calvino espera que los estudiantes de la Maestría en Cuidado de la Familia logren las siguientes metas de aprendizaje: 1. MENSAJE

1.1. Los estudiantes tendrán un conocimiento general de la Biblia y las herramientas necesarias,

incluyendo la hermenéutica Reformada y el software bíblico, para interpretar y enseñar la Biblia en el ministerio.

1.2. Los estudiantes tendrán un conocimiento básico acerca de algunos problemas teológicos

modernos e históricos, el impacto que los mismos han tenido en la práctica ministerial y cómo la teología Reformada ha abarcado dichos problemas.

1.3. Los estudiantes podrán explicar y aplicar el mensaje bíblico clara y comprometidamente conforme

a su especialización.

2. PERSONA

2.1. Los estudiantes exhibirán el fruto del Espíritu, un compromiso al evangelio de la gracia y un fuerte deseo de servir a la misión de la iglesia de Jesucristo, especialmente dentro de su especialización.

2.2. Los estudiantes poseerán el temperamento requerido y las habilidades profesionales para servir

como miembros responsables en un equipo administrativo de una iglesia o de una organización religiosa sin fines de lucro.

2.3. Los estudiantes demostrarán una salud emocional y se relacionarán con los demás con amor y

respeto, aun cuando expresen diferencias de creencias, valores y prácticas.

3. CONTEXTO

3.1 Los estudiantes demostrarán sus habilidades en discernir varios contextos culturales latinos.

3.2 Los estudiantes comunicarán fielmente el evangelio de la gracia en palabra y obra dentro de su especialización.

4. META

4.1. Los estudiantes, conforme a su especialización, podrán invitar y discipular a otros para que sigan

a Cristo fielmente en palabra y en hecho, de manera que la comunidad de fe se fortalezca.

4.2. Los estudiantes podrán promover, conforme a su especialización, ministerios que enfaticen la justicia, compasión y reconciliación, aspectos que fomentarán familias saludables y demostrarán el poder transformador del evangelio de la gracia.


Master of Arts in Family Care The MA in Family Care is built upon the Certificate in Latino/a Ministry at Calvin Seminary. Admission Admission to the MA in Family Care program or university. Continuation Continuation in the MA in Ministry Leadership program requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.67. A student whose cumulative GPA falls below 2.67 will be placed on academic probation, and must have a minimum term GPA of 2.67 in each subsequent semester or risk dismissal from the program. A student must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.67 for two semesters for the probationary status to be removed. Ordinarily, a student cannot graduate while on academic probation. Any student who has a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or lower is subject to immediate dismissal from the program. Funding sources such as the Veterans Administration, ecclesiastical bodies (e.g. local church or classis), and the guaranteed student loan program will be promptly notified when a student receiving funds is placed on probation or terminated. Curriculum The MA in Family Care includes the following requirements, of which the first 11 courses overlap with the Certificate in Latino/a Ministry. (each course is 3 credits): 231B Interpreting and Teaching the Old Testament (3) 232B Theology for Ministry (3) 233B Worship I (1.5) 236B Worship II (1.5) 248B Preaching I (1.5) 249B Preaching II (1.5) 237B Community Transformation (3) 239B Interpreting and Teaching the New Testament (3) 250B Pastoral Family Care (3) 256B Integral Care for Immigrants in Latino/a Churches (3) 220B Marriage Enrichment Retreats (3) - can be shared between programs 255B Bible Survey: Family in the History of Salvation (3) 254B Theological Foundations for Marriage and the Family (3) 252B The Vital Family Life Cycle (3) Either 258B The Family as a System (3) OR 259B In addition, students in the MA program will complete one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (100 hours). TOTAL: 39 credits, plus one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). MA in Family Care Program Goals and Learning Outcomes In fulfilling its mission, Calvin Seminary seeks to develop well-formed graduates who:

teach and preach the Bible, mature in their pastoral identity, discern and engage ministry contexts, Walk along with and guide latino families in their crisis and challenges. and help to form communities of disciples.


These four program goals are intimately and necessarily related because every ministry situation involves a biblical MESSAGE which a PERSON communicates in a particular CONTEXT and for a specific GOAL. Accordingly, Calvin Seminary wants MA in Family Care students to exhibit the following learning outcomes: 5. MESSAGE

5.1. Students have a thorough knowledge of the Bible, and the necessary tools including Reformed

hermeneutics and Bible software for interpreting and teaching the Bible in ministry.

5.2. Students have a basic knowledge of select historical and modern theological issues, the impact these issues have had on the practice of ministry, and how Reformed theology addresses those issues.

5.3. Students explain and apply the biblical message clearly and engagingly in their specialization.

6. PERSON

6.1. Students exhibit the fruit of Spirit, a commitment to the gospel of grace, and an eagerness to serve

6.2. Students possess the requisite temperament and professional skills to serve as responsible members of a church staff or non profit organization.

6.3. Students demonstrate emotional health and relate to others with love and respect, even when

expressing differences of beliefs, values, or practices.

7. CONTEXT

3.1 Students demonstrate skills in discerning various Latino cultural contexts.

3.2 Students faithfully communicate the gospel of grace in word and deed in their specialization.

8. GOAL

8.1. Students, in their specialization, invite and disciple others to follow Christ faithfully in word and

deed so that the community of faith is strengthened.

In their specialization, students promote ministries of justice, compassion, and reconciliation which foster spiritual growth, healthy families, and demonstrate the life-transforming power of the gospel of grace.


Master of Theological Studies (MTS) The Master of Theological Studies (MTS) is a flexible academic program designed to prepare you for further academic study or other careers that can be enriched by a strong theological education. You may also be interested in this program if you desire to understand the Christian faith more deeply. The MTS includes courses in Old and New Testament, Greek, Hebrew. Christian theology, apologetics, and more. Possible vocations include teaching, theological research, and editing. Residential students can complete their studies in two years at the Grand Rapids campus. They will be able to attend weekly chapels, participate in club activities and interact with peers on a daily basis. The three-year distance learning MTS maintains the same high quality of education as our residential program. Taking approximately 3 courses per semester, distance learning students complete much of their work online, traveling to the campus in Grand Rapids twice a year for five-day intensives. Admission

-changing gospel of Jesus Christ. A strong liberal arts education provides an excellent foundation for graduate level theological education and shapes well-rounded, intellectually and culturally astute graduates. Therefore, it


college with a grade-point average of 2.67 (B-) or higher. (Non-native English speakers need to submit a minimum internet based TOEFL score of 80 total, with 23 in the writing section, OR a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with at least a 6.5 in the writing section.) You should also give evidence of academic and personal preparedness for theological education.

unaccredited institution, may be admitted into a degree program at CTS under a special provision of the Association of Theological Schools. In such cases, the Registrar will determine the program the applicant must take in order to meet the requirements for graduation. Continuation Requirements Continuation in the MTS program requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.67. A student whose cumulative GPA falls below 2.67 will be placed on academic probation, and must have a minimum term GPA of 2.67 in each subsequent semester or risk dismissal from the program. A student must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.67 for two semesters for the probationary status to be removed. Ordinarily, a student cannot graduate while on academic probation. Any student who has a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or lower is subject to immediate dismissal from the program. Funding sources such as the Veterans Administration, ecclesiastical bodies (e.g. local church or classis), and the guaranteed student loan program will be promptly notified when a student receiving funds is placed on probation or terminated. Concentrations The program includes core courses in Bible and theology. In addition, each student may choose an area of concentration. Concentrations allow for more specialized study related to a student's interests and


calling. Concentrations also provide more thorough preparation for students who are considering doctoral study in a particular field. Students are allowed to create their own concentrations, under the advisement of the Program Director at least a year prior to graduation. To obtain a concentration, students must take six elective credits (generally 3 electives) in their area of concentration. All of those credits can be used for elective credit in their MTS program. A student may have more than one concentration, as long as no credits count toward more than one concentration. MTS Program Curriculum The MTS program is 65 credit hours and will include an oral comprehensive exam. The curriculum is spread across three components: Core Requirements, Additional Core Options, and Electives. Core Requirements:

Biblical Interpretation for Ministry (1) *Greek Fundamentals I (3) *Greek Fundamentals II (3) Biblical Hebrew I (3) [or Latin] Biblical Hebrew II (3) [or Latin] Formation Groups (4) OT Narratives (3) or OT Prophets (3) or OT Psalms (3) NT Narratives (3) or NT Letters (3) Systematic Theology I (3) or Systematic Theology II (3) Church in Historical Context I (3) or Church in Historical Context II (3)

Additional Core Options: Each student must take seven of the following coursesacademic background and their future interests. The choice of courses needs to be approved by the MTS Program Director.

*Bible Survey (3) *Christian Theology in Reformed Confessions (3) *Christian Engagement with World Religions (3) Apologetics (2) Ethics and the Christian Life (3) ThM Research Methods (3) Major Paper (3) Courses not selected as part of the Core Requirements category above can be taken to fulfill the Additional Core Options: OT Narratives (3), OT Prophets (3), OT Psalms (3), NT Narratives (3), NT Letters (3), Systematic Theology I (3), Systematic Theology II (3), Church in Historical Context I (3), Church in Historical Context II (3)

Electives:

15-16 credits *These courses are eligible for Advanced Standing by testing.


Master of Theological Studies Sample Two Year Residential Program

Fall Year One J-Term Year One Spring Year One Biblical Interpretation for Ministry (1) Greek Fundamentals I (3) Biblical Hebrew I (3) History or Theology Course (3) Elective (2-3) Formation Group (1) 13-14 credits

Elective (2-3) 2-3 credits

Greek Fundamentals II (3) Biblical Hebrew II (3) History or Theology Course (3) Core Option (2-3) Elective (2-3) Formation Group (1) 14-16 credits

Fall Year Two J-Term Year Two Spring Year Two Bible Course (3) Core Option (2-3) Core Option (2-3) Core Option (2-3) Elective (2-3) Formation Group (1) 12-16 credits


Bible Course (3) Core Option (2-3) Core Option (2-3) Elective (2-3) Elective (2-3) Formation Group (1) 12-16 credits


Master of Theological Studies Sample Three Year Program

Fall Year One J-Term Year One Spring Year One Biblical Interpretation for Ministry (1)* Greek Fundamentals I (3) History or Theology Course (3) Elective (2-3) Formation Group (1) 10-11 credits


Greek Fundamentals II (3) History or Theology Course (3) Core Option or Elective (2-3) Formation Group (1) 9-10 credits

Fall Year Two J-Term Year Two Spring Year Two Biblical Hebrew I (3) NT Core Course (3) [or spring] Core Option (2-3) Elective (2-3) 10-12 credits


Biblical Hebrew II (3) Core Option or Elective (2-3) Core Option or Elective (2-3) 7-9 credits

Fall Year Three J-Term Year Three Spring Year Three

OT Core Course (3) [or spring] Core Option or Elective (2-3) Formation Group (1) 8-10 credits

Core Option or Elective (2-3) Core Option or Elective (2-3) Core Option or Elective (2-3) Formation Group (1) 7-10 credits

*Distance students will take this course online-only during their first J-Term.


Advanced Standing MTS students are eligible to receive up to 9 hours of credit in their program by way of Advanced Standing. Student competence is demonstrated by way of a written exam and evaluated by faculty. If granted, Advanced Standing reduces the number of credit hours needed to complete the degree and can open doors to specialized coursework. Study guides for the Advanced Standing tests are available on the Advanced Standing webpage of SemLink

MTS students may seek Advanced Standing for the following courses: Bible Survey (3) Christian Theology in Reformed Confessions (3) Christian Engagement with World Religions (3) Church in Historical Context I or II (not both) (3)

Language Requirements The program requires biblical Greek and Hebrew. MTS students who intend to focus on theological rather than biblical studies may make the following program adjustments:

1. Two semesters (typically 8 credits) of college Latin instead of Biblical Hebrew I (301) and Biblical Hebrew II (321).

2. Two MA Old Testament courses replace 402 and 403/404. 3. Students must use one of their electives to take a New Testament course.

Any MTS student may take a semester of Latin in place of an elective, or two semesters of Latin in place

Seminary does not currently offer Latin, MTS students are encouraged to take Latin at a local college or study it on their own. In order to receive credit for Latin, students will be required to pass a competency exam administered by CTS Faculty. Advanced Standing in Greek and/or Hebrew Students may receive 6 credits of Advanced Standing in Greek and/or Hebrew without taking a placement exam by meeting the following criteria:

Transcript evidence of having taken at least 2 courses (at least 6 credit hours) at an accredited educational institution

Having received an average of B or better in those courses Having taken the last course within the last 5 years

Students who do not meet these criteria may choose to take an exam administered by Calvin Seminary. The results of the exam determine whether Calvin Seminary will grant Advanced Standing transfer credit for one, two, or no courses in Greek or Hebrew. Students may take the test one time and will pay the usual cost for Advanced Standing exams. MTS students who receive Advanced Standing in Greek, Hebrew, and/or Latin will also be eligible for up to 9 credits of Advanced Standing in other courses for which tests are available (up to a maximum of 16 total credits of Advanced Standing). MTS Program Goals and Learning Outcomes In fulfilling its mission, Calvin Seminary seeks to develop well-formed graduates who:

teach and preach the Bible, mature in their personal identity, discern and engage ministry contexts,


and help to form communities of disciples. These four program goals are intimately and necessarily related because biblical and theological study involve a biblical MESSAGE which a PERSON communicates in a particular CONTEXT and for a specific GOAL. Accordingly, Calvin Seminary wants MTS students to exhibit the following learning outcomes: 1. MESSAGE

1.1 Students are equipped with the necessary tools for responsible Biblical interpretation including

facility in the original Biblical languages of Greek and Hebrew, and Reformed hermeneutics.

1.2 Students have a basic knowledge of some of the most important historical and modern theological issues, the impact those issues have had on the historic Christian faith, and how Reformed theology addresses those issues.

2. PERSON 2.1 Students know how to practice various spiritual disciplines and have learned how theological

education is itself spiritually formative. 2.2 Students exhibit the fruit of the Spirit by providing thoughtful, fair, and respectful analysis and

interpretation of Biblical and theological positions with which they disagree, as well as recognizing the weaknesses of the positions with which they agree.

3. CONTEXT

3.1 Students are able to clearly articulate their biblical and theological knowledge in a variety of

settings depending on their vocational goals.

4. GOAL 4.1 Students recognize that, as disciples of Jesus Christ, the primary purpose of theological study

of God in the world.


Master of Theology (ThM)

The Master of Theology (ThM) program is designed as a post-MDiv/MTS degree to introduce students to study and academic research in a specialized area of biblical, theological, or ministry studies. It is designed to give pastors and others the opportunity to extend their education and training in a particular field and to serve as excellent preparation for doctoral work.

Areas of Concentration

Old Testament Ancient Near Eastern Languages and Literature New Testament History of Christianity Systematic Theology Philosophical and Moral Theology Pastoral Care and Leadership Preaching Worship Missiology Educational Ministry

Admission Admission to the Master of Theology program requires a Master of Divinity, Master of Theological Studies, Bachelor of Divinity, or an equivalent degree with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (B). Non-native English speakers need to submit a minimum internet based TOEFL score of 80 total, with 23 in the writing section, OR a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with at least a 6.5 in the writing section. Students with a concentration in the Old Testament need to provide transcript evidence of having completed a minimum of two semesters in Hebrew and one in Greek. Students with a concentration in the New Testament need to provide transcript evidence of having completed a minimum of two semesters in Greek and one in Hebrew. All applicants with a concentration in an area other than biblical studies must have at least two courses in the biblical languages; either two courses in one of the languages or one course in each language. Continuation Requirements In order to graduate, a student must have a minimum of a cumulative 3.0 GPA. Funding sources such as the Veterans Administration, ecclesiastical bodies (e.g. local church or classis), and the guaranteed student loan program will be promptly notified when a student receiving funds is placed on probation or terminated. ThM Program Curriculum Research Methodology (801) 3 credits Three electives in the department of specialization 9 credits One elective in any department 3 credits One of the following options: 6 credits

ONE elective in any department (3 credits); and ONE research paper in the department of specialization (3 credits)

OR


Thesis in the department of specialization (6 credits) with an oral exam based on the thesis TOTAL credits 21 credits Note: For students specializing in Ancient Near Eastern Languages and Literature, two of the three electives in the area of specialization must be Ancient Near Eastern languages (Akkadian, Aramaic, Ugaritic). Students are encouraged to take four electives in the area of ANE Language and Literature when possible.

ThM students may select courses with numbers from 500-699, 800-899, and 403, 404, and 412 (other 400-level courses may be taken with special permission). All of these courses are 3 credits for ThM students. ThM students may also take independent study courses. For more information on the ThM program, please see the ThM Program Handbook on the CTS website. Future Options Past graduates have applied their learning to a variety of opportunities. Some have become pastors or church planters. Others have pursued doctoral work at Calvin Theological Seminary or elsewhere (Toronto School of Theology, Wheaton Graduate School, Princeton Theological Seminary, McMaster Divinity School, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and more).


Doctor of Ministry (DMin)

The Doctor of Ministry (DMin) program strives for students to be formed in knowledge of appropriate theories, in their role as a ministry leader, and in the practice of ministry.

Admission To qualify for admission to the Doctor of Ministry degree program, an applicant must be the graduate of an accredited college and must possess a Master of Divinity degree from an accredited school or must possess the equivalents of such a degree. The applicant's previous record must show good academic performance, with a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.

Applicant must submit scores if the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) as part of the application process. In addition, an applicant whose first language is not English must submit one of the following:

(1) an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) minimum total score of 6.5, including a minimum score of 6.5 on the writing section (2) TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores that meet one of the following standards:

a minimum total score of 90, including a minimum score of 23 on the writing section (internet-based test)

a minimum total score of 575, plus a minimum of 4 on the TWE (paper-based test) Official test results of the GRE, TOEFL, TWE, and IELTS must be sent directly from the testing agency to Calvin Theological Seminary.

DMin Program Course Work

Complete 36 credits of coursework, including up to 12 credits of electives and Directed Doctoral Studies.

The Abbey: of self-reflection and learning

Oral Exam: An opportunity to showcase theological and personal learning by way of an oral comprehensive exam prior to launching your research project

Doctoral Dissertation: This is the culmination of your theological learning, peer learning and personal reflection. Your dissertation will be a demonstration of theologically informed and contextual thinking in which you display research findings and ministry models that will address the challenges of ministry in your context and in the broader context of effective ministry today

Transfer Credit The Doctor of Ministry program does not accept transfer credit. For full information on DMin program policies and requirements, please see the DMin Program Handbook. (https://semlink.calvinseminary.edu/academics-and-registration/registrar/)


Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) equips scholars for teaching and research in colleges, theological seminaries, and universities, as well as for general church leadership. Degrees are offered in the history of Christianity, systematic theology, philosophical theology, and moral theology. The program will be expanded to include New Testament in 2020-21.

Admission To qualify for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy degree program, an applicant must be the graduate of an accredited college and must possess a Master of Theological Studies, Bachelor of Divinity, Master of Divinity, or Master of Theology degree from an accredited school or must possess the equivalents of such degrees. The applicant's previous record must show outstanding academic performance, with a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 3.3. The applicant must also present evidence by way of transcript or otherwise that he or she knows Hebrew, Greek, and a modern foreign language (preferably Dutch, French, German, or Spanish). Under certain circumstances a waiver of part of this language requirement is possible.

Applicants must submit scores of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) as part of the application process. They must also submit a twenty- to forty-page research paper that in their estimation exhibits their best ability to do theological research and analysis. The paper may be one submitted for academic credit in a previous degree program, or it may be the result of independent research. In addition, an applicant whose first language is not English must submit one of the following:

(1) an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) minimum total score of 6.5, including a minimum score of 6.5 on the writing section (2) TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores that meet one of the following standards:

a minimum total score of 90, including a minimum score of 23 on the writing section (internet-based test)

a minimum total score of 575, plus a minimum of 4 on the TWE (paper-based test) Official test results of the GRE, TOEFL, TWE, and IELTS must be sent directly from the testing agency to Calvin Theological Seminary. PhD Program Course Work Courses focus on areas of current faculty interest and research. They are designed to introduce students to proper research methods and their application as well as to important theological issues and developments. Students are required to complete a total of twelve PhD courses for credit. Full-time students take six courses per year (typically three per semester) for two years. Part-time students take either four courses per year for three years or three courses per year for four years. At least three courses must be taken in

in each of the other three areas.

Seminar and their comprehensive examinations. Students ordinarily will take the dissertation seminar during more than one semester. These seminars are offered on a credit/no credit basis and do not count toward the twelve required courses in the program. Transfer Credit The Doctor of Philosophy program does not accept transfer credit. For full information on PhD program policies and requirements, please see the PhD Program Handbook (http://www.calvinseminary.edu/academics/degrees-and-programs/doctor-of-philosophy-ph-d/).


Past graduates have applied their learning to a variety of opportunities, including pastor, researcher, theological librarian, professor, or school president.


Certificate Programs Calvin Theological Seminary offers the Certificate in Ministry Leadership, providing an opportunity for church staff, volunteer ministry staff, and other interested people to enhance their understanding, training, and ability to serve. These are not degree programs, but courses of study intended for ministry and personal enrichment. The courses in the Certificate Programs are graduate-level courses that are also offered as part of other degree programs at Calvin Theological Seminary. Students may concentrate in one of the following areas:

Education, Youth, and Family


Pastoral Care Pastoral Leadership

Worship Admission To participate in a Certificate Program you need to be a college graduate (with exceptions on a case-by-case basis). You need to submit a completed application form, any transcripts of post-high academic work, a pastoral recommendation form, and an application fee. Application material should be submitted to the Admissions Office. The Director of Admissions and the Registrar will examine the academic, professional, and ministry background of each applicant. Continuation in the Certificate program requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.3. A student whose cumulative GPA falls below 2.3 will be placed on academic probation, and must have a minimum term GPA of 2.3 in each subsequent semester or risk dismissal from the program. A student must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.3 for two semesters for the probationary status to be removed. Ordinarily, a student cannot graduate while on academic probation. Any student who has a cumulative GPA of 2.3 or lower is subject to immediate dismissal from the program. Funding sources such as the Veterans Administration, ecclesiastical bodies (e.g. local church or classis), and the guaranteed student loan program will be promptly notified when a student receiving funds is placed on probation or terminated. Certificate Program Curriculum All Certificate Programs share a common core of classes you will be required to complete:

Biblical Interpretation for Ministry (1) Digital Bible Tools (1) Bible Survey (3) One of the following: Systematic Theology I or II or Church in Historical Context I or II (3)

In addition to the Core Curriculum, you will take a series of courses in an area of specialization to complete your Certificate Program:

Education, Youth, and Family Discipleship and Teaching (2) Youth and Family Ministry (2) Electives in education and discipleship, or selected courses in worship or pastoral care (4)



Introduction to Missional Ministry (2) Evangelism and Cross-Cultural Ministry (2) Christian Engagement with World Religions (3) Discipleship and Teaching (2)

Pastoral Care

Foundations for Pastoral Care (3) Pastoral Disciplines for Counseling Ministry (3) An elective in Pastoral Care, CPE, or Evangelism & Cross-Cultural Ministry (2)

Pastoral Leadership

Preaching Theory and Methods (2) Foundations for Pastoral Care (3) Discipleship and Teaching (2) Forming Worshiping Communities (2)

Worship

Forming Worshiping Communities (2) Worship electives (6)

Advanced Standing

Certificate students are eligible to receive up to 3 hours of credit in their program by way of Advanced Standing. Student competence is demonstrated by way of a written exam and evaluated by faculty. If granted, Advanced Standing reduces the number of credit hours needed to complete the degree and can open doors to an additional internship or specialized coursework. Study guides for the Advanced Standing tests are available on the Advanced Standing webpage of SemLink

. Certificate students may seek Advanced Standing for the following courses:

Bible Survey (3) Church in Historical Context I or II (not both) (3)

Transfer Possibilities During or upon completion of a Certificate Program, the completed course work can be transferred into a

rogram at Calvin Theological Seminary, assuming all other admission requirements are met.


Certificado en Ministerio Latino (27 créditos) El Seminario Teológico Calvino ofrece un Certificado en Ministerio Latino para equipar a los/las pastores/as y líderes de iglesias en el área de Grand Rapids. Los cursos son impartidos en español por profesores que provienen de culturas latinoamericanas y están comprometidos con las iglesias latinas en los Estados Unidos. Por lo tanto, la enseñanza está contextualizada para permitirle a los líderes servir mejor a sus comunidades de fe. Los estudiantes deben aprobar los siguientes cursos (3 créditos cada uno):

Interpretando y Predicando el Antiguo Testamento Interpretando y Predicando Efesios Teología para el Ministerio Adoración y Predicación Educación Cristiana para Jóvenes Cuidado Familiar y Pastoral Retiros de Enriquecimiento Matrimonial Transformación de la Comunidad Liderazgo y Administración de la Iglesia

Los estudiantes también deberán toman los siguientes talleres (sin crédito):

Liderando Grupos Pequeños en el ámbito académico Introducción al Cuidado de la Familia Uso de Herramientas Tecnológicas Habilidades de Estudio e Investigación Violencia Doméstica Hermenéutica y Habilidades Exegéticas Manejo del Estrés para Líderes Teología Contextual Cuidado de Familias Inmigrantes en Crisis Cómo Conectarse a los Recursos de la Comunidad

Certificado en Cuidado de la Familia (27 créditos)

El Seminario Teológico Calvino ofrece un Certificado en Cuidado de la Familia para equipar a los/las pastores/as y líderes de iglesias en el área de Grand Rapids. Los cursos son impartidos en español por profesores que provienen de culturas latinoamericanas y están comprometidos con las iglesias latinas en los Estados Unidos. Por lo tanto, la enseñanza está contextualizada para permitirles a los líderes servir mejor a sus comunidades de fe. Los estudiantes deben aprobar los siguientes cursos con crédito (3 créditos cada uno):

Cuidado Pastoral de la Familia Fundamentos de Psicología El Ciclo de Vida en la Familia La Familia como Sistema en el Mundo Actual Fundamentos Teológicos para el Cuidado de la Familia Curso de Biblia (La Familia en la Historia de la Salvación) Retiros de Enriquecimiento Matrimonial

Los estudiantes también deberán toman los siguientes talleres (1 crédito cada uno):

Espiritualidad, Demencia y Depresión


Violencia Doméstica Escucha activa Cuidado de Familias Inmigrantes en Crisis Manejo del Estrés para Líderes Trabajando con Personas con Adicciones


Certificate in Latino/a Ministry (27 credit hours) Calvin Seminary offers a Certificate in Latino/a Ministry to equip Spanish-speaking pastors and church leaders in the Grand Rapids area. The courses are taught in Spanish by professors who come from Spanish-speaking cultures and are committed to the Hispanic churches in the US. Thus, the teaching is contextualized to enable leaders to serve their faith communities better.

Students take the following nine courses (3 credit hours each): Interpreting and Preaching the Old Testament Interpreting and Preaching Ephesians Theology for Ministry Worship and Preaching Christian Education for Young People Pastoral Family Care Marriage Enrichment Retreats Community Transformation Leadership and Church Administration

Students also take the following non-credit workshops:

Leading Small Groups at Seminary Introduction to Family Care Use of Technology Tools Study and Research Skills Domestic Violence Hermeneutics and Exegetical Skills Stress Management for Leaders Contextual Theology Care of Immigrant Families in Crisis How to Connect to Community Resources

Certificate in Family Care (27 credit hours)

Calvin Seminary offers a Certificate in Family Care to equip Spanish-speaking pastors and church leaders in the Grand Rapids area. The courses are taught in Spanish by professors who come from Spanish speaking cultures and are committed to the Hispanic churches in the US. Thus, the teaching is contextualized to enable leaders to serve their faith communities better.

Students take the following courses (3 credit hours each): Pastoral Family Care Foundations of Psychology The Family Life Cycle Families in the World Today Theological Foundations for Family Care Bible Survey (Family in the History of Salvation) Marriage Enrichment Program/Retreats

Students also complete the following six workshops (1 credit hour each):

Spirituality, Dementia and Depression Domestic Violence Active Listening Care of Immigrant Families in Crisis Stress Management for Pastors and Leaders


Mentoring People with Addictions

Certificate in Bible Instruction (15 credit hours) The Certificate in Bible Instruction is designed to equip elementary and secondary teachers with a strong knowledge base in biblical studies in order to teach the Bible with competence and accuracy. Students take the following courses:

Bible Survey (3) Biblical Interpretation for Ministry (1) Integrating Faith with Pedagogy (2) Principles and Methods for Effective Bible Teaching (2) Bible Elective (2-3) Other electives (4-5 credits)

Admission To participate in a Certificate Program you need to be a college graduate (with exceptions on a case-by-case basis). You need to submit a completed application form, any transcripts of post-high academic work, a pastoral recommendation form, and an application fee. Application material should be submitted to the Admissions Office. The Director of Admissions and the Registrar will examine the academic, professional, and ministry background of each applicant. Continuation in the Certificate program requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.3. A student whose cumulative GPA falls below 2.3 will be placed on academic probation, and must have a minimum term GPA of 2.3 in each subsequent semester or risk dismissal from the program. A student must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.3 for two semesters for the probationary status to be removed. Ordinarily, a student cannot graduate while on academic probation. Any student who has a cumulative GPA of 2.3 or lower is subject to immediate dismissal from the program. Funding sources such as the Veterans Administration, ecclesiastical bodies (e.g. local church or classis), and the guaranteed student loan program will be promptly notified when a student receiving funds is placed on probation or terminated. Advanced Standing

CBI students are eligible to receive Advanced Standing in Bible Survey by way of a written exam. A Study Guide is available on the Advanced Standing webpage on SemLink.


Ecclesiastical Program for Ministerial Candidacy

The Ecclesiastical Program for Ministerial Candidacy (EPMC) is designed for students who aspire to be Ministers of the Word in the Christian Reformed Church and who are studying or have studied at a seminary other than Calvin Theological Seminary. All students intending to seek candidacy in the CRCNA are required to meet the overall standards for candidacy that have been officially established by the synod of the CRCNA for those who follow the regular course of study at Calvin Theological Seminary.

This program gives students an orientation to the theology, history, and ministry of the Christian Reformed Church, and walks with students on the ministry formation journey to ministerial candidacy in the Christian Reformed Church. The 10 credit program is offered in-residence each fall as well as in a 24-month online mentor-focused format. Those interested in the EPMC program should contact Rev. David Koll, Director of Candidacy for the CRCNA ([email protected]) for more information. Whether choosing the resident or the non-resident option, students must follow the application procedures described on the webpage. Calvin Theological Seminary offers this program on behalf of synod and the Candidacy Committee, a synodical standing committee that processes all candidacy recommendations to synod. This ecclesiastical program applies to students who are following the route to ministry outlined in Article 6 of the Church Order of the Christian Reformed Church. It is important for prospective EPMC students to acquaint themselves with program requirements and apply to the EPMC program as early as possible in their MDiv program, preferably after their first year.

For the EPMC program checklist and application, see http://www.calvinseminary.edu/admissions/apply/epmc-application-instructions/.


Formation for Ministry

The Vocational Formation Office exists within Calvin Theological Seminary to shape the character, the heart, and the leadership of emerging leaders for the Kingdom of God. Partnering with fine academic learning, we use a variety of tools for this formative work, including: strength-based and psychological assessments, formation groups, concurrent contextual learning, theological and personal reflection/ evaluation, vocational mentors and ongoing peer to peer learning. We have tried to capture our formation process in this simple, yet we think helpful, image:

Over the course of their studies at CTS, students in the Master of Arts, Master of Divinity, and Master of Theological Studies degree programs will participate in this essential formation process. Participation will be primarily in the tools that are part of the formation circle in the diagram, with the ultimate goal of each

r, heart and leadership being better formed in preparation for ministry:

a. Formation Requirements: Each degree program has its own formation requirements.

MDiv - 6 semesters (6 credits) MA- 4 semesters (4 credits) MTS 4 semesters (4 credits)

b. Assessments: Students will participate in assessments, including: Birkman Assessment The Birkman assessment will be a key part of the formation in the first semester. This assessment tool is a strengths based tool that should be of great encouragement to the student. Psychological assessment


During the first week a series of psychological tests. This testing is then scored by clinical psychologists. The data from this scoring is then used in formative conversations between students and the psychologist over the course of two scheduled meetings. Then, sometime around the January Term of the first year of program, a written psychological assessment is returned the Seminary. This report is another tool designed to raise the self-awareness of the student, albeit around some potentially problematic areas. This report will processed by the student with their Vocational Mentor, in conjunction with the Vocational Formation Office. Vocational Assessment Designed for MA and MDiv students, this assessment is about skills, passions and interests. It will be a half day time of encouragement and direction. NOTE: MTS students will not do the Psychological Assessment or Vocational Assessment.

c. Students in the MA and MDiv degree programs will all serve concurrently in a contextual learning environment for either 4 semesters (MDiv) or 2 semesters (MA).

d. Students will be paired with a seasoned and trained vocational mentor who will live in a posture of b and are formed in preparation for ministry.

e. Students will be engaged in peer learning contexts that we call Formation Groups. f. Formation Groups will be led by experts in particular areas or coursework which the students

in the group are studying. g. Students (MA and MDiv) will participate in a for-credit skills course about Race, Gender and

Cultural Awareness. h. MDiv students will all participate in a 200 hour Cross Cultural Internship designed to push and

test their theological assumptions and cultural awareness. Many students love this experience and find it very formative.

i. Some students may choose to engage in a Clinical Pastoral Education environment where an awareness of self and context is a skill that is deeply developed and cultivated for ministry.

j. Students in the professional MA program will also be placed in a ministry context that suits their area of concentration. (Please note that those in the MA: Pastoral Care will be required by their degree to complete a full unit of CPE)

Chris Wright, Geoff Vandermolen, Samantha DeJong McCarron, and David Beelen make up the Vocational Formation team. Please feel free to contact them as needed, or as questions arise.


Academic Calendar 2020-2021

DMin OPENING 2020 May 15-September 30 Opening courses SUMMER 2020 June 8-August 7 Distance learning online summer courses August 24-28 International Student Orientation August 31-September 4 Gateway to Seminary; ThM and PhD Orientation FALL SEMESTER 2020 September 7 Labor Day (no classes) September 8 Faculty retreat (no classes) September 9 First day of classes September 9 Convocation Varies* Last day to change registration status or drop with a full refund October 12-16 Canadian Thanksgiving & reading week Varies* Last day to drop a course November 23-27 US Thanksgiving break December 15 Last day of classes December 16 Reading day December 17-21 Course examinations DMin WINTER 2021 Oct 1 Feb 28 Winter courses (see website for on campus schedule) January 18 No courses: Martin Luther King Jr Day JANUARY TERM 2021 January 6-27 3 weeks of classes exact schedule varies by course January 18 No courses: Martin Luther King Jr Day Varies* Last day to drop a course or change registration status January 28-30 Worship Symposium SPRING SEMESTER 2021 February 1 First day of classes Varies* Last day to change registration status or drop with a full refund March 1-5 Distance learning intensives & residential reading week March 8-12 Distance learning reading week March 16-19 Oral comprehensive exams Varies* Last day to drop a course March 29 Dies Natalis celebration (no classes)

April 2 Good Friday (no classes)

April 5-9 Spring Break

May 4-7 Case study panels May 10 Last day of classes May 11-14 Reading days May 17-21 Course examinations May 17-19 PhD dissertation defenses (mornings) May 22 Commencement MAY TERM 2021 May 24-June 4 2 weeks of classes (classes do not meet on Memorial Day)

*Drop/Refund dates vary due to course length. See the Financial Services webpage for exact dates.


Academic Calendar 2021-2022

SUMMER 2021 June 7-August 6 Distance learning online summer courses (9 weeks) TBD New Student Orientation DMin SUMMER 2021 May 15 November 30 Summer DMin courses (see website for on campus schedule) FALL SEMESTER 2021 September 6 Labor Day (no classes) September 7 Faculty retreat (no classes) September 8 Convocation & First day of class Varies* Last day to change registration status or drop with a full refund October 11-15 Canadian Thanksgiving & residential reading week October 13-18 Distance learning intensives (DL reading break Oct 11-12, 19-22) Varies* Last day to drop a course November 22-26 US Thanksgiving break December 14 Last day of classes December 15 Reading day December 16-20 Course examinations JANUARY TERM 2022 January 6-27 3 weeks of classes exact schedule varies by course January 17 No classes: Martin Luther King Jr Day Varies* Last day to drop a course or change registration status January 28-30 Worship Symposium DMin WINTER 2022 January 2-May 31 Winter DMin courses (see website for on campus schedule) January 17 No classes: Martin Luther King Jr Day SPRING SEMESTER 2022 February 1 First day of classes Varies* Last day to change registration status or drop with a full refund March 1-5 Distance learning intensives & residential reading week March 8-12 Distance learning reading week March 16-19 Oral comprehensive exams Varies* Last day to drop a course March 29 Dies Natalis celebration (no classes) April 5-9 Spring Break April 15 Good Friday May 4-7 Case study panels May 10 Last day of class May 11-14 Reading days May 17-21 Course examinations May 17-19 PhD dissertation defenses (mornings) May 22 Commencement MAY TERM 2022 May 24-June 4 2 weeks of classes (classes do not meet on Memorial Day)

*Drop/Refund dates vary due to course length. See the Financial Services webpage for information.*


International Student Services

At Calvin Theological Seminary we rejoice in the diversity of our student body and are grateful for our international students. The presence of international students on our campus enriches our communal life. We value the opportunity to get to know one another, to work together, and to support each other in our studies. We pray that your time here will prepare you well for your future service for our Lord Jesus Christ. We offer some resources that may be of benefit to you, including our International Friends program, Conversation Groups, an English Conversation Partners program, and our Rhetoric Center program to help with proofreading papers. We have put together a webpage with information on these programs as well as other important information for international students. This website can be found at: https://semlink.calvinseminary.edu/student-life/international-students/ As an international student, you must be enrolled full-time in a program at Calvin Theological Seminary and have a valid non-immigrant visa status: an F-1 or J-1 status.

-1 student is a nonimmigrant who is cademic

institution in the United States that has been designated by the DHS to offer courses of study to such students, and has been enrolled in SEVIS (the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System). According to the Department of State regulations [22 CFR 62.1(b)], "The purpose of the Program is to provide foreign nationals with opportunities to participate in educational and cultural programs in the United States and return home to share their experiences, and to encourage Americans to participate in educational and cultural programs in other countries."

or not written on the website! We are ready and willing to help you in any way that we can. Our doors are open to welcome and to serve you. Contact Sarah Chun Dean of International Student and Scholar Services [email protected]


Housing Information

Virtual tours are available online!

Calvin Theological Seminary has 103 apartments available to its students. The types of apartments are as follows (prices for 2020-2021): On-Campus Housing: Knollcrest East

18 large two-bedroom apartments located in the Sigma and Omega buildings: $740 per month (the two garden level units are $705.00 per month).

12 three-bedroom apartments located in the Bavinck, Kuyper, and Berkhof buildings: $755 per month. 12 small two-bedroom apartments located in the Bavinck, Kuyper, and Berkhof buildings: $680 per

month.

All buildings listed above include a basement with a fully equipped laundry facility (free of charge), storage, and playroom space. Each apartment includes wireless internet, a stove, a refrigerator, and an air-conditioning unit. There are two playground areas on site, as well as patrolled campus security. An $85.00 utility charge is built into the monthly rental fee. Off-Campus Housing: Englewood Apartments

Eight buildings located on Englewood Ave SE, three miles from campus, have four two-bedroom apartments per building. Two apartments are garden level and two are upper units. Each apartment includes a hard wired internet connection, a stove, a refrigerator, a dishwasher, and an air-conditioning unit. Sixteen of these units have carports. There is a common, fully equipped laundry facility (free of charge) on the grounds of the apartment complex.

Two Bedroom with Carport - $640-650 per month Two Bedroom without Carport - $620-630 per month

A utility charge is built into the monthly rental fee.

Off-Campus Housing: Boerema Townhouses Twenty-nine one-bedroom townhouses and one two bedroom townhouse on Batchawana St SE are three miles from campus and adjacent to the Englewood Apartments. Each unit includes a hard wired internet connection, a stove, a refrigerator, and an air conditioner. Each unit has a full basement and hook-up capability for a washer and dryer. Residents also have access to the Englewood Apartments' laundry facility if needed.

One Bedroom Townhouse - $635 per month. Two Bedroom Townhouse - $700 per month.

A $120.00 utility charge is built into the monthly fee. Single Students Sharing an Apartment Price ranges from $255 $370 per month. Housing Application The housing application deadline is April 1. Applications are to be filled out online via Calvin Semin website. You may fill out a housing application once you have applied for admission and have been assigned a User ID and Password by our IT Office. Applicants cannot be assigned to an apartment until the student enrolls. Contact


Housing Administrator Calvin Theological Seminary [email protected]


Education Costs

The Office of Financial Aid establishes cost of attendance budgets that are used to determine eligibility for financial aid. These budgets include estimates for tuition, rent, books and other expenses.

Tuition for academic year 2020-2021

Certificate, Master of Divinity, Master of Arts, and Master of Theological Studies students are billed $514.00 per hour.

Master of Theology students are billed $815.00 per hour. Doctor of Philosophy students are billed a flat rate of $17,770 during years one and two,

and a flat rate of $8,885 for years three and four. The annual continuation fee is $385. Books Students must purchase their own books. Students should come with enough funds to purchase books and any other items necessary for beginning study, even if the student is expecting financial aid. Any scholarship or loan money that is remaining in the student's account after tuition has been paid may be used for the cost of books and other expenses. The book allowance is based on full-time enrollment, but expenses may vary depending on the course and degree program. The book allowance for an academic year is $850. Rent The budget for rent is based on the cost of living in Calvin Theological Seminary owned housing. This may be located on campus or at our apartments a short distance from campus. For detailed housing costs, please see the housing information in this document.

Other Expenses Other expenses include allowances for transportation, clothing, recreation, medical insurance, utilities, and other miscellaneous living expenses. These expenses vary greatly based on the individual student. The estimates are considered reasonable, but modest, and are determined after surveying segments of our student body.


Fees for 2020-21 The list below shows most of the fees at Calvin Theological Seminary (excluding late fees). It is updated every year.

Description Fee for 2020-21

Auditor: MA, MDiv, MTS, or ThM student PhD students exempted during their fulltime enrollment

$104 per credit hour

Advanced Standing Test Fee

$125

Continuation Fee: PhD $385 per year after year 4

Graduation Fee $125

Student in non-credit online resource

$125 per course for 1 year of access

Visitor: Visiting Scholar $51 per credit hour

Visitor: Community member

$51 per credit hour

Visitor: Spouse of a full-time student

$0

Refund Schedule

A specific refund schedule for each term is posted on the Financial Services webpage. The general schedule for a semester is as follows:

1.5 weeks completed 100% refund 3 weeks completed 75% refund 6 weeks completed 50% refund

After the last drop date, there is no refund (outside of the Family Emergency refund policy listed in the Student Handbook).


Financial Aid

The sem education. Last year, nearly $1.5 million in scholarship money was awarded to Calvin Theological Seminary students. In addition to those funds, we have several low interest loan options available.

For financial aid process and resources, view our financial aid page online. http://semlink.calvinseminary.edu/financial-resources/financial-aid/.

Scholarships

Through the generosity of donors, Calvin Theological Seminary is able to award many merit and need-

account at the beginning of each semester during the academic year in two equal portions. Scholarship awards can be applied to tuition and all related educational expenses. Unless otherwise specified, receipt of a scholarship is dependent upon full-time enrollment status. All potential applicants are urged to complete the Application for Financial Aid available online through our website, by March 1 each year. Any discrepancy between the scholarship descriptions printed on our website and the official protocol governing a scholarship will be decided in favor of the official protocol kept on file in the Development Office.

Authorization to Offer Degrees

The Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (10 Summit Park Drive, Pittsburgh PA 15275-1110; ats.edu) has approved Calvin Theological Seminary to offer MA, MDiv, MTS, ThM, and PhD programs, and has also granted approval for comprehensive distance education. The State of Michigan's Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (Corporations Securities & Commercial Licensing Bureau - Schools and Licensing) has approved Calvin Theological Seminary to operate a private post-secondary educational institution in Michigan and offer certificate, masters, and doctoral degrees (http://www.michigan.gov/lara/). The National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) has approved Calvin Theological Seminary to offer its degrees via distance education to residents of every state that is a member (http://nc-sara.org/).

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422

S

yste

mat

ic

The

olo

gy

II

Exa

min

es th

e w

ork

of t

he H

oly

Sp

irit,

sal

vatio

n, t

he c

hurc

h, a

nd t

he

retu

rn o

f C

hris

t and

re

ign

of G

od

thro

ug

h s

tud

yin

g S

crip

ture

, hi

stor

ica

l doc

umen

ts a

nd

cont

em

pora

ry t

hou

ght

.

431

P

ast

ora

l Dis

cip

line

s fo

r C

ouns

elin

g

Min

istr

y

Intr

odu

ces

eff

ect

ive

per

son

al a

nd

ma

rital

co

unse

ling

with

in t

he

limits

of

past

ora

l min

istr

y a

nd e

xplo

res

the

the

olo

gie

s a

nd th

eori

es o

f tra

nsfo

rma

tion

tha

t un

derl

ie t

hes

e p

ast

ora

l ski

lls.

Stu

den

ts le

arn

be

gin

nin

g co

unse

ling

ski

lls a

nd c

ompl

ete

a p

ract

icum

/ca

se s

tud

y o

n a

field

exp

erie

nce

pac

ket f

ille

d o

ut p

rior

to

th

e cl

ass

. 43

3

Pre

ach

ing

P

ract

icum

I S

tud

ents

will

re

vise

, pre

ach

, an

d t

hen

revi

se a

gain

(b

ase

d o

n p

eer

fee

dbac

k) a

ser

mo

n pr

evio

usly

wri

tten

for

a se

cond

-ye

ar B

ible

cou

rse.

T

he

emph

asis

will

be

on

hel

pin

g st

uden

ts c

ontin

ua

lly im

pro

ve t

hei

r pr

eac

hing

ski

lls in

term

s of

de

liver

y a

nd a

lso

serm

on

cons

tru

ctio

n a

s th

ey

pre

pare

for

inte

rnsh

ips

and

futu

re m

inis

try

con

text

s.

434

P

rea

chin

g

Pra

ctic

um II

T

his

cou

rse

build

s o

n th

e a

ppro

ach

to p

reac

hin

g ta

ugh

t in

306

as

stu

dent

s w

rite

an

d th

en

als

o p

rese

nt

two

serm

ons

in c

lass

for

pe

er e

valu

atio

n an

d e

valu

atio

n b

y th

e in

stru

ctor

. S

tude

nts

will

pre

ach

on

Ep

istle

te

xts

from

the

Ne

w T

est

amen

t and

will

als

o co

mp

ose

a se

rmo

n th

at w

ill in

corp

ora

te a

por

tion

of

the

R

efo

rme

d C

onfe

ssio

ns.

Fe

edb

ack

will

fo

cus

on

serm

on

deliv

ery

and

con

stru

ctio

n a

s w

ell a

s o

n m

atte

rs

of e

xeg

esis

an

d p

ast

ora

l ca

re.

435

P

rea

chin

g t

he

Wo

rd

In t

his

cou

rse

, E

PM

C s

tud

ent

s w

ill b

ecom

e fa

mili

ar w

ith th

e "

Fo

ur P

age

" a

ppro

ach

to h

omile

tics.

The

im

por

tanc

e o

f p

reac

hin

g an

chor

ed in

the

bib

lica

l tex

t, s

ens

itive

to

the

nee

ds

of p

eopl

e, a

nd

gu

ided

by

the

co

nfe

ssio

ns

of t

he c

hurc

h w

ill b

e st

ress

ed.

On

e of

the

ser

mon

s re

quire

d w

ill b

e a

doc

trin

ally

fo

cuse

d se

rmo

n us

ing

one

of

the

Lord

's D

ays

of

the

He

ide

lbe

rg C

ate

chis

m.

440

D

isci

ple

ship

an

d T

each

ing

E

qu

ips

stud

ent

s fo

r le

ade

rshi

p in

the

te

ach

ing

min

istr

y o

f th

e ch

urch

by

pro

vid

ing

bib

lica

l and

th

eolo

gica

l fo

und

atio

ns,

exa

min

ing

me

thod

s fo

r as

sess

ing

min

istr

y co

nte

xts,

de

velo

pin

g a

tea

chin

g-le

arn

ing

str

ate

gy

appr

opr

iate

to

the

co

ntex

t, a

nd p

rovi

din

g o

ppo

rtu

nitie

s to

enh

an

ce in

stru

ctio

nal

ski

lls.

441

E

van

ge

lism

&

Cro

ss-C

ultu

ral

Min

istr

y

Intr

odu

ces

mod

els

of p

erso

nal a

nd c

ongr

eg

atio

nal

eva

nge

lism

, mo

dels

of c

onte

xtu

al m

inis

try,

an

d sk

ills

nece

ssar

y fo

r cr

oss

-cu

ltura

l min

istr

y; a

nd

tea

che

s h

ow

to

writ

e an

d co

mm

uni

cate

fa

ith s

tori

es f

or

eva

nge

listic

pu

rpos

es, p

rese

nt t

he g

osp

el i

ndi

vid

ua

lly a

nd

corp

ora

tely

, co

nduc

t eva

ng

elis

tic B

ible

stu

die

s,

and

lea

d a

con

gre

gat

ion

to

th

e b

est m

odel

(s)

of o

utre

ach

fo

r its

co

ntex

t an

d to

ch

urch

pla

ntin

g.

450

A

po

loge

tics

Pre

sen

ts a

Re

form

ed

app

roa

ch to

the

rat

iona

l def

ens

e an

d pr

ese

ntat

ion

of

the

Ch

ristia

n fa

ith a

nd

enga

ges

cru

cia

l iss

ues

in a

polo

getic

s: t

he e

xist

enc

e o

f G

od,

the

cre

dib

ility

of

Scr

iC

hris

t, th

e p

rob

lem

of e

vil,

chal

len

ge

s ba

sed

on

the

na

tura

l and

soc

ial s

cien

ces,

an

d re

ligio

us

plu

ralis

m.

451

E

thic

s a

nd t

he

Ch

ristia

n L

ife

Stu

die

s C

hris

tian

pe

rso

nal a

nd

soci

al m

oral

ity v

ital f

or

be

ing

an

ob

edie

nt c

hur

ch le

ader

an

d d

eve

lop

ing

faith

ful c

om

mun

itie

s o

f dis

cipl

es.

20

20

-2

02

1 A

ca

de

mic

Ca

talo

g |

CA

LV

IN T

HE

OL

OG

ICA

L S

EM

INA

RY

55

452

F

orm

ing

Wor

ship

pin

g

Co

mm

uniti

es

Intr

odu

ces

prin

cip

les

and

pra

ctic

es o

f vi

tal a

nd f

aith

ful w

orsh

ip le

ade

rsh

ip,

expl

ore

s b

iblic

al a

nd h

isto

rica

l pe

rsp

ectiv

es o

n w

ors

hip

pra

ctic

es h

igh

ligh

ting

th

ose

of

the

Re

form

ed

tra

ditio

n, a

nd

giv

es

stu

den

ts

pra

ctic

e a

t se

vera

l bas

ic w

orsh

ip p

lann

ing

and

lea

din

g s

kills

. 46

2

Ep

he

sia

ns

Co

nsid

ers

the

sig

nific

ance

of

this

lett

er to

co

nte

mpo

rary

cha

lleng

es

for

min

istr

ies

of

the

ch

urch

: civ

il re

ligio

n; C

hris

tian

life

as

a co

ntin

uo

us

act

of

wor

ship

; e

thni

c a

nd c

ultu

ral d

iver

sity

; u

nity

an

d re

con

cilia

tion;

th

e p

ow

erfu

l pre

sen

ce o

f th

e H

oly

Sp

irit f

or s

erv

ant

-lea

ders

hip

in m

arria

ge, f

am

ily,

chu

rch,

an

d w

ork

; and

sp

iritu

al w

arfa

re.

B

ase

d o

n th

e E

ng

lish

text

, no

Gre

ek

req

uire

d.

463

S

ha

lom

: Its

M

ean

ing

and

S

igni

fican

ce

conf

orm

to G

od´s

goo

d w

ill f

or

the

co

smos

, so

cie

ty,

the

Chu

rch

, and

fo

r ea

ch p

erso

n. L

ear

nin

g a

nd

th

eo

log

ica

l ref

lect

ion

is d

one

rega

rdin

g s

ites

whe

re s

ign

ifica

nt m

ode

ls o

f co

mm

unity

tra

nsfo

rma

tion,

so

cia

l ju

stic

e an

d c

are

for

crea

tion

are

bei

ng

deve

lop

ed in

the

US

, C

an

ad

a, a

nd o

ther

co

untr

ies.

46

5

Ne

w T

est

am

ent

Lette

rs a

nd

the

ir m

essa

ge

to th

e

chur

ch t

oda

y

A r

evi

ew

of

the

bas

ic p

rinc

iple

s of

inte

rpre

ting

the

Bib

lical

tex

t (i.e

., h

erm

eneu

tics)

fro

m a

Re

form

ed

pers

pec

tive

as

the

y ap

ply

to

the

New

Te

sta

me

nt le

tte

rs.

Sp

ecia

l atte

ntio

n is

giv

en

to

the

Gre

ek g

ram

mar

, hi

sto

rica

l co

nte

xt, s

ocia

l se

ttin

g, e

pis

tola

ry s

truc

ture

, an

d th

eo

log

ica

l th

eme

s o

f th

e N

ew T

esta

me

nt le

tte

rs

as w

ell a

s th

eir

me

ssa

ge f

or

the

chu

rch

to

day.

470

A

pp

lied

Mus

ic S

kills

fo

r W

orsh

ip

Lead

ers

Pro

vid

es

one-

on-

one

inst

ruct

ion

in a

pplie

d m

usic

al a

nd

art

istic

ski

lls f

or

wo

rshi

p le

ader

ship

, in

clud

ing

va

rio

us a

ppr

oac

hes

to e

quip

pin

g o

ther

s in

a c

ong

rega

tion

al s

ettin

g, a

nd

disc

uss

ion

s of

the

pas

tora

l, lit

urg

ica

l, a

nd t

heo

logi

cal p

ara

met

ers

for

ho

w p

art

icul

ar

skill

s be

st c

ont

ribut

e to

th

e w

orsh

ip li

fe o

f co

ngre

gat

ion

s. A

rea

s m

ay

incl

ude

inst

rum

enta

l in

stru

ctio

n; c

ond

uct

ing

; com

posi

tion

an

d a

rran

gin

g; o

r ar

t an

d m

edia

des

ign

; stu

den

ts a

re e

nco

urag

ed t

o p

ract

ice

the

ir sk

ills

in a

n in

tern

ship

, ch

ape

l, o

r lo

cal

cong

reg

atio

na

l co

ntex

t.

471

W

ritte

n E

xpre

ssio

n

Intr

odu

ces

Eng

lish

wri

ting

skill

s ne

eded

for

pre

parin

g a

cade

mic

pap

ers

an

d e

ng

agin

g in

oth

er

form

s o

f no

nfic

tion

writ

ing

. T

opic

s a

ddre

ssed

incl

ud

e se

lect

ing

a to

pic

, en

gagi

ng

sour

ces

app

ropr

iate

ly,

deve

lop

ing

a th

esi

s an

d a

n o

utli

ne

, fo

llow

ing

goo

d E

ng

lish

styl

e, c

raft

ing

pa

ragr

aph

s an

d tr

ans

itio

ns, a

nd

av

oid

ing

pla

gia

rism

. 47

2

Ch

oosi

ng M

usic

for

W

orsh

ip

Re

sour

ces

stud

en

ts in

de

velo

pin

g a

nd

imp

rovi

ng s

kills

in c

ho

osin

g a

ppro

pria

te m

usi

c fo

r w

ors

hip

se

rvic

es.

473

P

ub

lic R

ead

ing

of

Scr

iptu

re

Ass

ists

stu

den

ts in

de

velo

pin

g a

nd im

prov

ing

skill

s in

eff

ectiv

e p

ublic

re

adin

g of

Scr

iptu

re p

ass

ages

and

in

the

car

e o

f a

one

's v

oic

e ov

er a

lon

g m

inis

try.

475

P

rocl

aim

ing

Te

xts

Usi

ng t

he A

rts

Intr

odu

ces

the

vario

us w

ays

art

pro

cla

ims

the

Wo

rd t

hro

ugh

ima

ge,

arch

itect

ure

, an

d v

isu

al e

lem

ents

of

wo

rshi

p.

We

will

exp

lore

a b

iblic

al a

ppro

ach

to

the

vis

ual a

s in

teg

ral i

n m

ulti

-se

nsor

y p

rocl

am

atio

n,

exam

ine

his

toric

al d

eve

lop

me

nts,

an

d di

sco

ver

ho

w a

rt in

wo

rshi

p s

peak

s th

eol

ogi

cally

to

da

y.

477

P

lann

ing

In

terg

ene

ratio

nal

W

orsh

ip

Mo

st c

hur

ches

to

day

wre

stle

with

th

e is

sue

of

Inte

rge

ne

ratio

na

l Wo

rshi

p. Is

it p

ossi

ble

? W

hat

m

etho

dolo

gy

sho

uld

be

use

d? W

hich

val

ues

sho

uld

gui

de

us?

Wh

at a

re t

he

ris

ks o

f d

iffer

ent

ap

pro

ache

s? M

any

are

exp

erim

entin

g w

ith v

ery

div

erse

ap

pro

ach

es.

In

this

cou

rse

desi

gn

wo

rsh

ip th

at w

ill r

ea

ch a

ll g

en

erat

ion

s.

Our

wor

k w

ill b

e b

uilt

on

th

e as

sum

ptio

n th

at a

ll

20

20

-2

02

1 A

ca

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mic

Ca

talo

g |

CA

LV

IN T

HE

OL

OG

ICA

L S

EM

INA

RY

56

gene

ratio

ns a

re e

qua

lly v

alu

ab

le,

and

all

ge

nera

tion

s h

ave

thei

r o

wn

uni

que

ne

ed

s in

the

fo

rmat

ion

of

the

ir fa

ith.

488

Is

sue

s in

Pa

sto

ral

Ca

re a

nd

Lead

ersh

ip

Thi

s co

urs

e w

ill d

eve

lop

stu

den

ts' s

kills

in n

avi

gat

ing

diff

icul

t pas

tora

l ca

re o

r le

ader

ship

issu

es

in t

he

chur

ch t

oda

y. T

op

ics

will

va

ry e

ach

tim

e th

at t

he

cour

se is

off

ere

d.

490

H

ebr

ew

Re

vie

w

Off

ers

opp

ortu

nity

to

sec

ure

an

d b

uild

upo

n g

ain

s m

ade

in 3

01

in o

rder

to p

rovi

de

a s

olid

fou

nda

tion

fo

r us

ing

Heb

rew

in e

xeg

esi

s.

491

G

ree

k R

evie

w

Th

is c

our

se is

prim

aril

y ai

me

d at

th

ose

stu

de

nts

wh

o ha

ve ta

ken

Gre

ek a

t ano

ther

inst

itutio

n o

r w

ho

le

arn

ed G

reek

at C

alv

in S

em

ina

ry b

ut a

re r

usty

be

cau

se o

f a

peri

od o

f no

n-u

se o

f th

e la

ng

uag

e. S

tude

nts

will

be

intr

oduc

ed to

the

term

ino

log

y an

d em

phas

es o

f C

alvi

n S

emin

ary

to p

rep

are

the

m to

mee

t the

G

ree

k d

eman

ds

and

re

qu

irem

ents

of

the

Bib

lical

co

urse

s. W

e w

ill c

onc

entr

ate

on

the

use

s o

f th

e ge

nitiv

e,

adve

rbia

l pa

rtic

iple

s, c

ondi

tion

al s

en

tenc

es,

and

tens

es

and

mo

ods

as w

ell

as te

ach

ing

yo

u h

ow

to

cons

tru

ct a

cla

usal

ou

tlin

e.

492

H

ebr

ew

Re

vie

w I

I T

his

cou

rse

revi

ew

s ke

y m

ate

rial l

earn

ed in

OT

401

(H

eb

rew

Usa

ge a

nd T

ool

s),

incl

ud

ing

a r

evi

ew

of

the

verb

al s

yste

m, b

asi

c sy

nta

x, a

nd

an

aly

sis

of

clau

ses.

493

Is

sue

s in

Mis

sio

n

Th

is c

our

se w

ill d

eve

lop

stu

den

ts' s

kills

in n

avi

gatin

g d

iffic

ult

mis

sio

ns is

sues

in t

he

ch

urch

toda

y. T

opi

cs

will

var

y e

ach

time

tha

t the

co

urse

is o

ffe

red

.

494

P

ers

ona

l Fin

an

cial

S

tew

ards

hip

in th

e

Pa

stor

al V

ocat

ion

In a

par

adig

m o

f per

sona

l bou

ndar

ies

and

se

lf-ca

re,

this

cou

rse

invi

tes

stu

dent

s to

ref

lect

upo

n p

ers

onal

fin

anci

al s

tew

ard

ship

an

d its

imp

act o

n m

inis

try

and

the

past

ora

l voc

atio

n. T

hro

ug

h th

e u

se o

f sc

ript

ural

, th

eo

log

y, a

nd

ge

ner

al p

rinc

iple

s o

f fin

anc

ial m

ana

gem

ent

, st

ude

nts

are

invi

ted

to

re

flect

upo

n t

he

ir pe

rso

nal f

inan

cia

l pro

file

an

d ho

w it

nec

essa

rily

info

rms

one'

s fu

ture

min

istr

y ch

oice

s a

nd v

ocat

ion

al p

ath

. C

ruci

al t

o t

his

cour

se t

hen

is a

lso

a cr

itica

l crit

ique

of

the

pro

s an

d co

ns

of f

ull-

time

pas

tora

l min

istr

y o

ver

aga

inst

a b

i-vo

catio

nal

pas

tora

l ca

ree

r pa

th, o

r ev

en a

no

n-c

hurc

h b

ased

re

ligio

us v

ocat

iona

l opt

ion

.

496

G

ree

k R

evie

w I

I T

his

co

urse

is g

eare

d p

rim

arily

fo

r C

alvi

n S

emin

ary

stu

dent

s w

ho h

ave

just

ta

ken

the

Gre

ek c

our

ses

but

need

or

de

sire

mo

re t

rain

ing

in t

he s

ign

ifica

nce

of

gra

mm

atic

al d

istin

ctio

ns

and

th

e re

adin

g o

f th

e G

ree

k N

ew

Te

sta

me

nt te

xt. O

ther

s w

ho

wa

nt m

ore

exp

erie

nce

in G

reek

gra

mm

ar

and

rea

ding

ma

y a

lso

join

this

cl

ass

. 50

1

The

Art

of

Heb

rew

N

arr

ativ

e

De

velo

ps g

rea

ter

pro

ficie

ncy

in c

om

pre

hend

ing

bib

lical

He

bre

w a

nd

ap

pre

cia

ting

its li

tera

ry a

rtis

try

and

its

app

lica

tion

in O

ld T

esta

men

t ex

eges

is t

hrou

gh a

ca

refu

l re

ad

ing

of

the

Jos

eph

na

rrat

ive

.

502

E

xeg

esis

of

the

P

ent

ate

uch

E

xerc

ises

exe

ge

tica

l an

d th

eolo

gica

l un

de

rsta

nd

ing

of

Exo

dus

or L

evi

ticu

s (in

alte

rna

te y

ear

s) in

its

larg

er

cano

nic

al c

on

text

, and

its

abi

din

g a

ddr

ess

to t

he C

hurc

h. B

asi

c ex

eget

ical

ski

lls a

nd

know

led

ge

of t

he

H

ebr

ew

lang

ua

ge a

nd c

ompu

ter

ass

iste

d e

xeg

etic

al s

kills

are

ass

um

ed.

20

20

-2

02

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57

506

P

salm

s S

tud

ies

sele

cte

d p

ass

ages

fro

m t

he P

salm

s in

the

He

bre

w t

ext

. E

xege

tica

l stu

die

s in

clu

de

synt

act

ica

l, fo

rm c

ritic

al,

pros

od

ic, h

erm

ene

utic

al a

nd

bib

lica

l the

olo

gica

l iss

ues.

C

onsi

der

s th

e hi

stor

y of

psa

lmic

in

terp

reta

tion

, th

e li

tera

ry g

enre

s a

nd th

eir

fun

ctio

n in

the

Psa

lter

as a

co

llect

ion

an

d as

a b

asis

fo

r lit

urg

y an

d b

iblic

al t

heo

log

y.

Off

er M

.T.S

. an

d T

h.M

. st

ud

ents

an

op

port

un

ity t

o ap

ply

th

eir

kno

wle

dge

of

the

orig

ina

l la

ngua

ges

and

th

eir

und

erst

and

ing

of b

iblic

al h

erm

ene

utic

s in

re

solv

ing

ke

y ex

eg

etic

al i

ssu

es.

O

ffer

s M

Div

Stu

den

ts a

n o

ppor

tun

ity t

o a

pply

the

ir kn

ow

ledg

e o

f th

e o

rigin

al l

ang

uag

es a

nd

unde

rsta

ndi

ng

of

bib

lica

l he

rmen

eutic

s to

th

e ch

alle

ngin

g ta

sk o

f com

mun

icat

ing

th

e m

ess

age

of t

he

Psa

lter

in a

n e

ffec

tive

wa

y in

ser

mo

ns.

507

Is

aia

h

An

exe

getic

al s

tud

y o

f sel

ect

ed p

assa

ges

fro

m t

he P

roph

ecy

of

Isai

ah

in th

e H

ebr

ew

text

, in

clud

ing

sy

nta

ctic

al,

form

crit

ical

, pr

osod

ic,

herm

ene

utic

al,

and

bib

lica

l-th

eol

ogic

al i

ssu

es.

The

cou

rse

will

off

er

MD

iv s

tud

ents

an

opp

ortu

nity

to a

ppl

y th

eir

kno

wle

dg

e o

f th

e or

igin

al l

ang

ua

ges

an

d u

nder

sta

ndin

g of

bi

blic

al h

erm

ene

utic

s to

the

cha

llen

gin

g ta

sk o

f com

mun

icat

ing

the

mes

sage

of

Isa

iah

in a

n e

ffe

ctiv

e w

ay.

508

Ju

dais

m in

the

T

ime

of J

esu

s A

sur

vey

of J

ew

ish

his

tory

an

d lit

erat

ure

in th

e S

eco

nd T

empl

e pe

rio

d as

ba

ckg

roun

d fo

r u

nd

erst

an

din

g

the

Ne

w T

esta

men

t. T

ext

s in

clu

de

sel

ect

ion

s fr

om t

he O

ld T

esta

men

t Ap

ocry

ph

a a

nd P

seu

dep

igra

pha

as

we

ll as

the

De

ad

Se

a S

cro

lls.

509

E

xeg

esis

of

the

N

arr

ativ

e Li

tera

ture

of

the

Old

T

esta

me

nt

A c

lose

re

adin

g o

f sel

ecte

d te

xts

from

the

na

rrat

ive

lite

ratu

re o

f th

e O

T (

Gen

esi

s-K

ings

; Chr

on

icle

s, E

zra

-N

ehe

mia

h,

Est

her)

in th

e co

nte

xt o

f its

ab

idin

g a

ddre

ss t

o th

e C

hurc

h a

nd it

s ta

sk in

the

wor

ld.

510

Jo

b In

th

is c

ours

e,

we

will

stu

dy

the

boo

k of

Job

in it

s hi

sto

rica

l co

ntex

t an

d fo

r w

hat i

t ha

s to

sa

y to

th

e

chur

ch t

oda

y a

bout

hu

ma

n su

ffe

ring,

the

char

act

er o

f G

od, a

nd li

ving

we

ll in

a f

alle

n w

orl

d.

511

T

aste

and

See

: A

S

tud

y T

our

of

Bib

lical

La

nd

s

Co

me

, exp

erie

nce

the

wor

ld o

f th

e B

ible

th

roug

h ex

plo

ratio

ns o

f th

e cu

lture

, ge

og

raph

y, a

nd

hist

ory

of

Isra

el a

nd P

ale

stin

e (

or s

urr

oun

din

g la

nds

).

See

fo

r yo

urs

elf

the

div

ers

e a

rra

y o

f la

nd

scap

es t

hat m

ake

up th

e la

nd

fro

m D

an

to B

eer

shev

a.

Ta

ste

the

sp

ring

wat

ers

of

Mt.

He

rmo

n. W

alk

in t

he f

oo

tste

ps o

f Je

sus

and

his

dis

cip

les.

Hea

r th

e c

aco

pho

ny

of

soun

ds a

nd la

ngu

age

s th

at c

ompr

ise

the

cultu

ral m

osa

ic

of t

he O

ld C

ity o

f Je

rusa

lem

. M

eet p

eopl

e w

ho

live

in th

e la

nd

and

gai

n in

sigh

t in

to th

e re

gio

n's

curr

ent

re

ligio

us

an

d p

oliti

cal t

en

sio

ns.

In t

his

cour

se,

you

will

vis

it ar

cha

eol

og

ica

l and

sac

red

site

s of

bib

lica

l, hi

sto

rica

l, an

d re

ligio

us s

igni

fica

nce

tha

t a

re s

ure

to

illu

min

ate

your

rea

ding

of S

crip

ture

.

515

O

ld T

esta

me

nt

Exe

get

ica

l Ele

ctiv

e

Thi

s co

urs

e w

ill e

xplo

re a

n O

ld T

est

am

ent

topi

c. T

opic

s w

ill v

ary

eac

h tim

e th

e c

our

se is

off

ere

d.

517

R

ead

ing

the

Old

T

esta

me

nt in

C

hur

ch a

nd

Mis

sion

Thi

s co

urs

e re

flect

s on

the

co

ntin

uin

g re

leva

nce

of

the

Old

Te

stam

ent f

or

the

test

imon

y a

nd

mis

sio

n of

519

Je

rem

iah

and

the

C

hur

ch

Intr

odu

ces

Jere

mia

h, t

he

com

plex

pro

phe

t o

f th

e N

ew

Co

vena

nt,

an

d e

xplo

res

ho

w h

is le

ngt

hy

reve

latio

n fin

ds it

s fo

cus

in C

hris

t and

co

ntin

ues

to r

eson

ate

with

in th

e ch

urc

h a

nd w

orld

. Thi

s co

urs

e c

an m

eet a

n M

A O

.T. r

equ

irem

ent o

r se

rve

as

an e

xeg

etic

al e

lect

ive

for

MD

iv a

nd

MT

S s

tud

ent

s.

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521

I C

orin

thia

ns

Stu

die

s th

e h

isto

rical

co

nte

xt, s

ocia

l se

tting

an

d ep

isto

lary

str

uct

ure

of

1 C

orin

thia

ns,

em

phas

izin

g t

he

maj

or th

emes

and

issu

es o

f thi

s le

tte

r a

nd it

s m

essa

ge fo

r th

e c

hurc

h to

da

y.

522

P

ara

ble

s In

trod

uce

s th

e p

rinc

iple

s a

nd

exeg

etic

al m

etho

ds fo

r in

terp

retin

g th

e p

ara

ble

s of

Je

sus

and

app

lyin

g th

eir

mea

nin

g, s

igni

fica

nce

, an

d re

leva

nce

to c

on

tem

pora

ry p

rea

chin

g an

d te

ach

ing

.

523

B

irth

an

d D

eat

h N

arr

ativ

es

Stu

die

s th

e p

assi

on

nar

rativ

es

in t

he

fo

ur g

osp

els

for

use

in e

ffe

ctiv

e p

reac

hin

g a

nd li

turg

y du

rin

g th

e Le

nte

n se

ason

, an

d re

quire

s an

exe

getic

al s

erm

on

or le

sso

n pl

to p

rep

are

fo

r th

e A

dve

nt s

eas

on.

52

4

Ap

oca

lyp

se

Stu

die

s th

e ex

ege

sis

of t

he b

ook

of

Rev

ela

tion

, in

clu

din

g a

crit

ica

l an

alys

is o

f th

e m

ain

typ

es o

f in

terp

reta

tion

. 52

5

The

Se

rmo

n on

the

M

oun

t S

tud

ies

the

Se

rmo

n on

the

Mou

nt (

Mat

the

w 5

-7)

and

its

imp

lica

tions

for

Chr

istia

n li

vin

g t

oda

y.

526

E

ph

esi

ans

C

ons

ider

s th

e si

gni

fican

ce o

f th

is le

tter

to c

ont

em

pora

ry c

halle

nge

s fo

r m

inis

trie

s o

f th

e c

hur

ch: c

ivil

relig

ion

; Chr

istia

n li

fe a

s a

cont

inu

ou

s a

ct o

f w

ors

hip

; eth

nic

an

d cu

ltura

l div

ers

ity;

unity

and

rec

onci

liatio

n;

the

po

wer

ful p

rese

nce

of

the

Ho

ly S

piri

t for

se

rva

nt-l

eade

rshi

p in

mar

riage

, fa

mily

, ch

urc

h, a

nd

wo

rk; a

nd

spiri

tua

l war

fare

. B

ase

d o

n t

he

Gre

ek

text

. 52

7

Se

ed

s an

d m

odel

s of

Sh

alom

P

rovi

de

s co

nfo

rm to

God

´s g

ood

will

fo

r th

e c

osm

os,

soci

ety

, th

e C

hurc

h, a

nd f

or

each

per

son

. Lea

rnin

g a

nd

the

olo

gic

al r

efle

ctio

n is

don

e in

site

s w

he

re s

ign

ifica

nt

mod

els

of

com

mu

nity

tra

nsfo

rma

tion

, soc

ial j

ustic

e

and

care

for

cre

atio

n a

re b

ein

g de

velo

ped

in th

e U

S,

Mé

xico

, an

d o

the

r L

atin

Am

eric

an

coun

trie

s.

528

T

he D

idac

he

of

Jesu

s A

n E

xege

tica

l-the

olo

gica

l and

co

ntex

tua

l stu

dy

on

the

se

rmo

ns/d

isco

urs

es

of J

esu

s in

the

Syn

optic

G

osp

els

and

its

sig

nifi

canc

e fo

r fa

ithfu

l dis

cipl

esh

ip a

nd

holis

tic m

issi

ons

toda

y.

529

S

ee

ds

of J

ustic

e,

Ha

rves

t o

f S

halo

m

Thi

s co

urs

e is

an

exp

lora

tion

on t

he

intim

ate

con

nect

ion

be

twe

en

just

ice

an

d pe

ace

in b

iblic

al t

heol

og

y.

Thu

s, w

e w

ill s

tud

y th

e co

mpr

ehe

nsi

vene

ss a

nd

cent

ralit

y of

the

bib

lica

l te

ach

ings

on

Jus

tice

and

sha

lom

.

to in

spir

e a

life

sty

le a

nd m

inis

try

tha

t con

form

to G

od´s

goo

d w

ill f

or

the

cosm

os, s

oci

ety

, th

e C

hur

ch a

nd

the

ind

ivid

ual p

erso

n. In

ou

r vi

sit

to t

he "

Ass

oci

atio

n f

or

a M

ore

Just

So

cie

ty"

in H

ond

uras

we

will

lear

n ho

w t

hat

is b

ein

g d

on

e in

con

cre

te a

nd s

ign

ifica

nt w

ays

.

530

N

ew

Te

sta

men

t E

lect

ive

T

his

cou

rse

will

exp

lore

a t

opi

c in

the

Ne

w T

esta

men

t. T

opi

cs w

ill v

ary

ea

ch t

ime

the

cour

se is

off

ere

d.

531

S

tud

ies

in t

he

Go

spel

of

John

A

stu

dy

of

the

Go

spel

of

John

to d

isco

ver

its u

niq

ue w

itnes

s to

the

sto

ry o

f Je

sus.

Stu

dent

s w

ill r

ese

arch

th

e u

niq

ue s

tru

ctu

re, l

itera

ry f

ea

ture

s, s

ymb

olis

m,

lang

uage

, ba

ckg

rou

nd,

the

olo

gy,

and

pu

rpos

e o

f th

is

gosp

el.

Incl

ud

ed

will

be

a st

udy

of th

e G

ree

k te

xt a

nd

an

op

por

tun

ity t

o in

vest

iga

te p

rea

chin

g p

ossi

bili

ties.

T

he m

issi

ona

l im

por

tanc

e o

f th

e g

ospe

l as

wel

l as

its a

pol

oget

ic n

atu

re in

the

def

ens

e of

Chr

istia

nity

will

al

so b

e e

mph

asi

zed

.

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533

T

he K

ingd

om o

f G

od

In

teg

rate

s b

iblic

al,

his

toric

al a

nd

con

tem

pora

ry u

nder

sta

ndin

gs o

f th

is c

ent

ral t

hem

e in

Scr

iptu

re a

nd in

C

hris

tian

and

Ref

orm

ed

the

olo

gy,

with

sp

ecia

l atte

ntio

n to

re

leva

nce

of

the

Kin

gdo

m o

f G

od

and

its

just

ice

for

seve

ral m

inis

try

setti

ngs

an

d C

hris

tian

mov

emen

ts.

534

B

iblic

al S

tud

y T

our

to T

urk

ey

and

Gre

ece

Tra

vel t

o bi

blic

al a

nd

oth

er a

rcha

eo

log

ica

l site

s in

Tu

rke

y an

d G

reec

e c

onne

cted

with

Pa

ul's

Mis

sio

na

ry

jou

rne

ys,

and

the

Se

ven

Chu

rch

es o

f Re

vela

tion

2-3

, in

ord

er t

o u

nde

rsta

nd

be

tter

the

re

leva

nt b

iblic

al

text

s in

th

eir

hist

oric

al a

nd s

ocia

l con

text

. 53

7

The

Se

ven

Let

ters

of

Re

vela

tion

A

de

taile

d s

tud

y o

f R

ev.

2-3

, as

we

ll as

th

e r

elat

ion

ship

of

the

se k

ey

chap

ters

to t

he B

ook

of

Re

vela

tion

54

0

Ge

nera

l Ele

ctiv

e

541

C

alv

in t

he

Pas

tor

Ge

neva

. 54

2

The

An

abap

tists

: T

hen

and

No

w

Exp

lore

s th

e b

elie

fs a

nd p

ract

ices

of

sixt

een

th-c

entu

ry A

naba

ptis

ts a

nd t

hei

r m

oder

n-d

ay

desc

enda

nts

(Men

no

nite

s, A

mis

h, a

nd H

utte

rite

s), t

o t

est

ass

um

ptio

ns a

bo

ut h

ow

Chr

istia

ns

sho

uld

live

in

cont

em

por

ary

soci

ety

. 54

4

The

Ap

olo

ge

tica

l T

heo

log

y of

C.S

. Le

wis

Stu

die

s so

me

wo

rks

of C

.S. L

ew

is in

wh

ich

he c

om

mun

ica

tes

and

def

end

s C

hris

tiani

ty.

546

M

inis

ter

in

Lite

ratu

re

An

exp

lora

tion

of th

e p

ortr

aits

giv

en

in E

ng

lish

lite

ratu

re o

f m

inis

ters

an

d T

hei

r vo

catio

n,

cha

ract

er,

rol

e,

perf

orm

ance

of

dutie

s, e

ffec

tive

ness

, fe

ars,

and

pe

culia

r te

mpt

atio

ns

and

sin

s, in

clud

ing

po

we

r a

nd

pri

de,

doub

t, sl

oth

, in

fide

lity,

an

d p

rofe

ssio

nal

ism

. Cla

ssic

an

d c

ont

em

pora

ry t

exts

will

be

use

d.

550

H

isto

ry o

f C

hris

tiani

ty E

lect

ive

T

his

cou

rse

will

exp

lore

a t

opic

in t

he H

isto

ry o

f Ch

ristia

nity

. T

opi

cs w

ill v

ary

eac

h tim

e th

e c

ours

e is

of

fere

d.

551

S

yste

mat

ic

The

olo

gy

Ele

ctiv

e

Thi

s co

urs

e w

ill e

xplo

re a

top

ic in

Sys

tem

atic

Th

eolo

gy.

To

pics

will

va

ry e

ach

tim

e th

e c

ours

e is

off

ere

d.

561

T

heo

log

y of

th

e

Ho

ly S

pir

it S

tud

ies

a b

iblic

al,

his

tori

cal a

nd s

yste

mat

ic e

xam

inat

ion

of

the

doc

trin

e o

f th

e H

oly

Sp

irit,

with

spe

cial

at

ten

tion

to c

onte

mp

orar

y d

eve

lop

me

nts

in P

ente

cost

al a

nd

ma

inlin

e s

piri

tual

ity a

nd

the

olog

y, a

nd t

he

rela

tion

bet

we

en

Chr

isto

log

y a

nd

pne

um

ato

log

y.

562

D

oct

rine

an

d

Pra

ctic

e o

f In

fant

B

apt

ism

Stu

die

s th

e b

iblic

al b

asi

s, h

isto

rica

l de

velo

pm

ent

, sy

stem

atic

fo

rmul

atio

n, m

ajo

r cr

itici

sms,

an

d lit

urg

ica

l sh

ape

of

the

do

ctrin

e o

f in

fan

t bap

tism

, w

ith s

pec

ial f

ocu

s o

n th

e R

efo

rme

d tr

ad

ition

.

563

Im

agi

nativ

e R

ead

ing

fo

r C

rea

tive

Pre

ach

ing

Re

ads

an

d d

iscu

sses

se

lect

ed

fictio

n, b

iog

rap

hy,

mem

oirs

, jo

urna

lism

, cu

lture

cri

ticis

m, e

ssa

ys,

dra

ma

, po

etry

, a

nd

child

ren

's li

tera

ture

in o

rder

to

dee

pen

th

e p

rea

cher

's u

nde

rsta

ndi

ng

of

hum

an

cha

ract

er,

di

vin

e g

race

, an

d th

e su

rpri

ses

tha

t em

erg

e w

hen

the

y in

ters

ect,

with

spe

cial

att

en

tion

to t

he h

omile

tic

imp

act o

f th

e r

ead

ings

.

20

20

-2

02

1 A

ca

de

mic

Ca

talo

g |

CA

LV

IN T

HE

OL

OG

ICA

L S

EM

INA

RY

60

564

In

ters

ectio

ns o

f T

heo

log

y a

nd

Sci

ence

Exa

min

es th

e th

eol

og

ica

l to

pics

of

crea

tion

an

d h

uman

ity w

ith a

n em

phas

is o

n h

ow

the

y in

ters

ect

with

m

ode

rn s

cien

tific

co

ncer

ns a

nd

cons

ider

s im

plic

atio

ns o

f th

ese

inte

rse

ctio

ns

for

min

istr

y.

565

S

eve

n D

ea

dly

Sin

s A

th

eol

ogic

al a

naly

sis

of p

ride

, env

y, a

nge

r, s

loth

, ava

rice,

glu

tton

y, a

nd

lust

, w

ith d

iscu

ssio

n o

f the

ir or

igin

, co

her

ence

, soc

ial a

nd

psyc

ho

log

ica

l dim

ensi

ons,

an

d s

pirit

ua

l ant

ido

tes.

566

R

efo

rme

d W

orld

an

d L

ife V

iew

A

stu

dy

of

the

bib

lica

l an

d th

eo

log

ica

l fou

ndat

ion

s, p

hilo

soph

ica

l art

icu

latio

ns,

and

sp

ecifi

c im

plic

atio

ns

of

the

Ref

orm

ed w

orld

and

life

vie

w d

evel

ope

d in

the

ne

o-C

alv

inis

t tr

adi

tion

of A

bra

ham

Ku

yper

.

581

P

hilo

soph

y of

R

elig

ion

D

eve

lops

a R

efo

rme

d ph

iloso

phic

al p

ers

pec

tive

on th

e n

atu

re a

nd f

unc

tions

of

relig

ion

in h

um

an

life

; co

nsid

ers

ma

jor

relig

ion

s, s

ecul

ar w

orld

view

s, a

nd C

hri

stia

nity

, ar

guin

g th

at a

ll h

um

ans

live

by

faith

in

som

eth

ing

ulti

mat

e; a

nd p

rovi

des

a c

ompr

ehen

sive

fra

me

wo

rk f

or C

hris

tian

sch

olar

ship

and

min

istr

y.

582

P

hilo

soph

y fo

r U

nde

rsta

ndi

ng

The

olo

gy

Su

rve

ys t

he h

isto

ry o

f p

hilo

soph

y fr

om

Pla

to t

o p

ost

mod

erni

sm,

revi

ew

s th

e h

isto

rica

l in

tera

ctio

n of

ph

iloso

ph

y w

ith C

hris

tian

faith

and

th

eo

logy

--b

oth

pos

itive

an

d n

ega

tive

, an

d e

mph

asi

zes

the

impo

rta

nce

of g

ood

phi

loso

ph

y fo

r so

un

d th

eolo

gy.

583

B

iblic

al

An

thro

po

log

y a

nd

the

Bod

y-S

ou

l D

eba

te

Co

nsid

ers

cont

empo

rary

Chr

istia

n c

halle

nges

to

the

trad

itio

nal

bo

dy-

sou

l dis

tinct

ion

in li

ght

of

Scr

iptu

re,

tea

ches

th

at p

ers

ons

exi

st w

itho

ut b

odie

s b

etw

een

de

ath

and

res

urre

ctio

n.

587

P

hil

or M

ora

l T

heo

log

y E

lect

ive

S

tud

y o

f se

lect

ed p

hilo

sop

hic

al o

r m

ora

l iss

ues

.

598

In

de

pen

den

t S

tud

y (F

irst

Deg

ree)

S

tud

ents

wh

o w

ish

to e

ng

age

in c

once

ntra

ted

stu

dy

on

a su

bje

ct o

f in

tere

st t

hat

is n

ot c

urre

ntly

off

ere

d

may

ask

a p

rofe

sso

r to

sup

ervi

se t

he s

tud

y. T

he

prof

ess

or,

in c

onsu

ltatio

n w

ith t

he

stu

dent

, w

ill m

ake

the

fin

al d

ete

rmin

atio

n of

req

uire

men

ts. T

he c

ours

e m

ay

incl

ude

re

adin

g,

rese

arch

, w

ritin

g a

pa

per

, an

d si

ttin

g in

a c

our

se. S

tude

nts

mus

t com

ple

te th

e a

ppro

pria

te r

egis

trat

ion

fo

rm a

nd s

ubm

it it

to t

he

acad

emic

off

ice

. Re

sear

ch c

our

ses

ma

y b

e 1,

2 o

r 3

cre

dits

. 59

9

Ma

jor

Res

earc

h P

ap

er

(Fir

st

De

gree

)

Fir

st d

egr

ee s

tud

ents

wh

o w

ish

to w

rite

a m

ajo

r re

sea

rch

pap

er o

n a

su

bjec

t of

inte

rest

ma

y as

k a

pr

ofe

sso

r to

su

perv

ise

a p

ap

er.

Pa

pers

ma

y b

e e

ither

2 o

r 3

cred

its.

A t

wo

-cre

dit

pap

er

will

ord

inar

ily b

e

25-3

5 p

ages

an

d a

thre

e-c

red

it pa

per

will

ord

ina

rily

be

40

-50

pag

es.

601

D

oct

rine

of

Chr

ist

and

Se

rvic

es

of

the

C

hris

tian

Ye

ar

En

ga

gin

g C

hris

tian

Wo

rshi

p w

hic

h e

ffec

tive

ly n

urtu

res

faith

mus

t be

built

on

a c

lea

r u

nder

sta

ndin

g o

f th

e

doct

rine

of

Jesu

s C

hris

t a

nd

sho

uld

fa

ithfu

lly r

epr

esen

t th

e fu

ll ra

ng

e of

his

min

istr

y. T

he s

erv

ice

s o

f th

e C

hris

tian

year

f

rom

Adv

en

t to

Eas

tert

ide

pro

vid

e a

n e

xcel

len

t p

atte

rn o

f n

urtu

re f

or th

e w

ors

hip

ing

is

tian

Yea

r a

nd

the

reb

y fa

ithfu

lly

will

aim

to

colla

bora

tivel

y p

lan

ser

vice

s w

hic

h fa

ithfu

lly a

ccom

plis

h th

is.

602

W

hat

Pre

ach

ers

Ca

n L

ear

n fr

om

W

riter

s

Exp

lore

s w

hat

va

riou

s w

rite

rs a

re s

ayi

ng

abo

ut t

he

ir cr

aft

and

its

imp

licat

ion

for

pre

achi

ng a

nd

look

s at

th

e c

reat

ive

feat

ure

s o

f se

rmo

n m

akin

g th

roug

h a

co

mbi

na

tion

of r

eadi

ng

, wri

ting,

and

pra

ctic

e pr

each

ing

.

20

20

-2

02

1 A

ca

de

mic

Ca

talo

g |

CA

LV

IN T

HE

OL

OG

ICA

L S

EM

INA

RY

61

607

F

orm

s o

f th

e

Se

rmon

T

his

cou

rse

will

exp

lore

the

var

ious

for

ms

that

a s

erm

on

can

take

(in

clu

ding

nar

rativ

e, d

educ

tive,

in

duc

tive,

"B

ible

stu

dy,

" ev

an

gelis

tic,

and

con

fess

ion

al).

Stu

dent

s w

ill r

evi

ew

so

me

of

the

his

tory

of

pre

achi

ng a

nd

con

sid

er w

hat

for

ms

serm

ons

hav

e ta

ken

acr

oss

the

cent

urie

s.

Ma

jor

cont

emp

orar

y m

ode

ls o

f pr

ea

chin

g w

ill a

lso

be e

xplo

red

. Oth

er to

pic

s to

be

cove

red

will

incl

ude

a c

onsi

der

atio

n o

f ho

w

the

lite

rary

fo

rm o

f a

giv

en

bib

lica

l te

xt m

ay

influ

enc

e th

e f

orm

of

a s

erm

on, h

ow

an

d w

hy

a co

ngr

egat

ion

m

ay b

ene

fit f

rom

bei

ng e

xpos

ed to

a v

arie

ty o

f se

rmon

typ

es

ove

r tim

e e

ven

as

diff

ere

nt s

ourc

es f

or

pre

achi

ng w

ill a

lso

be

co

nsid

ere

d, in

clu

din

g w

ays

to p

reac

h th

e C

omm

on

Lect

iona

ry.

Sam

ple

serm

ons

w

ill b

e re

ad/

vie

we

d a

nd e

valu

ated

. S

tud

ent

s w

ill b

e r

equi

red

to

des

ign

an

d w

rite

ser

mo

ns in

var

yin

g fo

rms

so a

s to

re

cogn

ize

th

e ch

alle

nge

s a

nd b

enef

its o

f th

ese

diff

ere

nt s

erm

on t

ype

s.

610

P

rea

chin

g E

lect

ive

621

S

pec

ial W

orsh

ip

Occ

asio

ns

Stu

die

s th

e b

iblic

al,

theo

log

ica

l, a

nd p

ast

ora

l dim

ens

ions

of

cele

brat

ion

s o

f b

aptis

m, m

arria

ge,

fun

era

ls,

and

oth

er o

cca

sio

nal s

erv

ices

suc

h a

s or

din

atio

ns,

de

dic

atio

ns,

an

d co

mm

issi

onin

gs.

623

M

usi

c a

nd

the

Art

s in

Wo

rshi

p

Su

rve

ys p

rom

inen

t th

eol

ogic

al m

otifs

an

d ho

w t

he

y h

ave

be

en

re

flect

ed

in a

rtis

tic e

xpre

ssio

ns o

f C

hris

tian

wo

rsh

ip th

rou

gho

ut c

hur

ch h

isto

ry,

incl

udin

g a

stu

dy

of p

raye

r, t

ext

s, s

erm

ons,

hym

nod

y,

arch

itect

ura

l fo

rms,

an

d im

plic

atio

ns f

or c

ong

reg

atio

nal w

ors

hip

to

day.

62

4

Ad

vanc

ed

Ski

lls in

W

orsh

ip

Lead

ersh

ip

Stu

die

s re

sour

ces,

ski

lls, a

nd s

trat

eg

ies

for

pla

nnin

g a

nd le

ad

ing

publ

ic w

ors

hip

se

rvic

es,

with

att

entio

n to

co

ngre

gat

ion

al p

raye

r, t

rain

ing

lay

wor

ship

lea

ders

, an

d ce

leb

ratio

ns o

f th

e s

acr

am

ent

s.

625

P

lann

ing

an

d

Lead

ing

C

ong

rega

tion

al

Wor

ship

A s

tud

y o

f th

e re

sou

rces

, ski

lls,

and

stra

tegi

es

for

pla

nni

ng

an

d le

adin

g p

ubl

ic w

orsh

ip s

ervi

ces.

Par

ticu

lar

atte

ntio

n w

ill b

e g

iven

to

the

stru

ctur

e o

f R

efo

rme

d W

orsh

ip,

the

rea

din

g of

Scr

iptu

re, i

ssu

es o

f m

usic

an

d so

ng, p

raye

rs,

tra

inin

g la

y w

ors

hip

lead

ers,

and

the

ce

lebr

atio

n of

ba

ptis

m a

nd th

e Lo

rd's

Sup

per.

630

W

orsh

ip a

nd

Fo

rmat

ion

fo

r M

inis

try

Thi

s co

urs

e is

bui

lt ar

oun

d t

he C

alv

in S

ymp

osiu

m o

n W

orsh

ip.

Stu

den

ts w

ill e

ngag

e S

ymp

osiu

m le

arn

ing

as r

efle

ctiv

e p

ract

ition

ers

- se

ttin

g go

als

for

form

atio

n, d

oin

g p

re-S

ymp

osiu

m r

ese

arch

on

spe

ake

rs,

641

C

ont

empo

rary

Y

out

h C

ultu

re a

nd

Inte

rge

nera

tion

al

Min

istr

y

Exa

min

es c

ultu

ral i

nst

itutio

ns a

ffec

ting

yout

h, a

na

lyze

s cu

rren

t un

de

rsta

nd

ings

of

fam

ily, m

edia

, sch

oo

l, an

d p

eer

rela

tions

hip

s a

mon

g a

dole

sce

nts,

an

d te

ach

es

ho

w to

pla

n a

nd c

on

du

ct in

terg

en

erat

ion

al

lea

rnin

g, s

ervi

ng,

and

hig

h ad

vent

ure

act

iviti

es th

at

pro

mot

e re

spon

sib

le in

tera

ctio

n an

d sp

iritu

al g

row

th.

642

F

aith

For

mat

ion

for

all A

ges

E

xplo

res

the

sp

iritu

al,

mo

ral,

emot

ion

al,

an

d s

oci

al n

ee

ds

and

de

velo

pm

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intr

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le in

th

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Fo

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aic

pas

sage

s of

the

Old

Tes

tam

ent

.

816

T

he U

gar

itic

Lang

uag

e

Intr

odu

ces

the

stu

dy

of

Ug

arit

ic, i

ncl

udin

g n

oun

for

ma

tion,

ve

rba

l sys

tem

, syn

tax,

and

the

re

adin

g o

f U

gar

itic

text

s in

tra

nslit

era

tion.

81

7

Old

Tes

tam

ent

E

lect

ive

T

his

cou

rse

will

exp

lore

an

Old

Te

sta

me

nt to

pic.

To

pics

will

var

y e

ach

time

the

cou

rse

is o

ffe

red.

826

R

ead

ings

in B

iblic

al

The

olo

gy

an

d H

ab

it of

De

sert

Thi

s co

urs

e in

tro

duce

s st

ud

ents

to t

he

bib

lica

l th

eolo

gy

of t

he d

eser

t w

ith a

focu

s o

n its

th

eolo

gic

al

fun

ctio

n a

nd p

urp

ose

in t

he P

enta

teu

ch. T

he

goa

l is

to d

evel

op

an

aw

are

ness

of

the

dese

rt a

s th

e

fun

dam

ent

al g

eog

rap

hy

of

the

peo

ple

of

God

of t

he O

ld a

nd

Ne

w T

est

amen

ts.

827

R

ead

ings

in t

he

Bib

lical

Th

eolo

gy

of

Pre

sen

ce

Thi

s co

urs

e ex

am

ines

the

bib

lical

the

olog

ica

l th

eme

of

div

ine

pre

sen

ce a

s d

eve

lop

ed in

Gen

esis

thr

ou

gh

Kin

gs,

with

for

ays

into

oth

er

OT

lite

ratu

re a

nd

also

th

e N

T.

Rea

din

gs in

clud

e S

am

uel

E

lusi

ve P

rese

nce

.

828

M

atth

ew

E

xplo

res

the

rich

ness

of t

he

me

ssag

e, li

tera

ry a

rt,

and

rel

eva

nce

an

d si

gni

fica

nce

of

the

his

tori

cal c

onte

xt

of t

he G

ospe

l of

Ma

tth

ew in

ord

er t

o c

hal

leng

e f

aith

an

d p

raxi

s a

nd t

ran

sfo

rm fa

ithfu

l dis

cip

les

of

Jesu

s in

829

M

ark

R

ead

s th

e G

osp

el o

f Ma

rk a

s if

for

the

first

tim

e, d

isco

veri

ng h

ow

Mar

k de

velo

ped

co

ntro

vers

y d

ialo

gues

, pa

rab

les,

mira

cle

sto

ries

, dis

cip

lesh

ip t

each

ing,

an

esc

hat

olo

gic

al d

isco

urs

e, a

nd

a p

assi

on

nar

rativ

e in

to

a g

osp

el p

rocl

am

atio

n. I

nte

rpre

tatio

n o

f th

e m

iracl

e st

orie

s is

hig

hlig

hte

d.

830

Lu

ke-A

cts

Stu

die

s th

e st

ruct

ure

, p

urp

ose,

bac

kgro

und

mat

eria

l, a

nd t

heo

log

y of

the

Gos

pe

l of L

uke

and

the

Act

s o

f th

e A

post

les.

Eac

h c

lass

per

iod

co

ncen

trat

es

on

a s

ect

ion

of

the

bo

ok a

nd a

pa

rtic

ula

r p

assa

ge w

ithin

th

at c

on

text

, pr

ovi

din

g s

tud

ents

with

a v

alu

abl

e a

ppr

oa

ch to

exe

gesi

s, in

terp

reta

tion,

an

d a

pplic

atio

n.

831

I a

nd II

T

hess

alon

ians

S

tud

ies

the

his

toric

al c

ont

ext

, so

cial

se

ttin

g, a

nd e

pis

tola

ry s

tru

ctu

re o

f 1

and

2 T

he

ssa

lon

ians

, an

d

emph

asiz

es th

e m

ajo

r th

em

es a

nd is

sues

of

thes

e le

tte

rs a

nd t

heir

mes

sage

fo

r th

e ch

urch

tod

ay.

832

P

rea

chin

g t

he

Pa

rab

les

serm

ons

and

the

ho

mile

tica

l prin

cip

les

invo

lve

d.

20

20

-2

02

1 A

ca

de

mic

Ca

talo

g |

CA

LV

IN T

HE

OL

OG

ICA

L S

EM

INA

RY

65

833

C

olo

ssia

ns

An

exe

getic

al-t

heo

logi

cal s

tud

y th

at e

xplo

res

the

me

ssa

ge a

nd

sig

nifi

can

ce o

f th

e L

ords

hip

of

Jesu

s in

th

e h

isto

rica

l con

text

of

the

Col

oss

ians

. Th

e le

tter

pro

vid

es a

vis

ion

and

pow

er

to f

ace

an

d o

verc

om

e le

gal

istic

cha

lleng

es th

en

and

no

w.

834

T

he T

each

ings

of

Jesu

s T

his

cou

rse

conc

entr

ate

s in

the

te

ach

ing

of

Jesu

s w

ith r

egar

ds to

ke

y ce

ntra

l th

emes

in t

he

Syn

op

tics

(pa

rtic

ula

rly

Ma

tthe

w's

Gos

pel):

Eth

os,

mis

sion

, ekk

lesi

a a

nd

esch

aton

. T

he

cour

se is

a m

ajo

r e

xerc

ise

gu

idin

g s

tud

ents

to

mo

ve f

rom

exe

gesi

s to

bib

lica

l the

olo

gy.

Thu

s, w

e w

ill e

xplo

re f

rom

an

exeg

etic

al a

nd

the

olo

gic

al p

ersp

ectiv

e Je

sus'

tea

chin

g o

n e

thic

s, m

issi

olo

gy,

ecc

lesi

olo

gy

and

esc

hat

olog

y a

nd h

ow

the

y ar

e in

terr

ela

ted

an

d in

form

ea

ch o

the

r to

form

a c

omm

unity

of

disc

iple

s. I

n th

is w

ay

stud

ents

will

be

ab

le

to u

nde

rsta

nd

and

art

icu

late

the

ir si

gni

fica

nce

an

d r

ele

van

ce f

or

the

life

of

the

Ch

urc

h to

day.

845

T

he R

efo

rme

d M

issi

olo

gy

of

J.H

. B

avi

nck

An

exp

lora

tion

of th

e m

issi

olo

gy

of

J.H

. B

avi

nck

(18

95-1

964

), t

aki

ng

acco

unt o

f th

e co

ntex

t of

his

m

issi

onar

y e

xper

ienc

e in

In

done

sia.

A

mo

ng th

e th

emes

to b

e co

nsi

de

red

are

ge

nera

l re

vela

tion

an

d th

e

wo

rld's

re

ligio

ns,

the

re

latio

n b

etw

ee

n u

niv

ers

al r

elig

iou

s co

nsci

ous

ness

and

Chr

istia

n f

aith

, and

th

e w

orld

vie

w c

lash

be

twee

n th

e C

hris

tian

un

der

sta

nd

ing

of

God

, hum

anity

, an

d th

e w

orld

an

d th

at

of

the

cla

ssic

Asi

an

re

ligio

us tr

aditi

ons.

84

6

Pu

ritan

ism

and

O

rtho

doxy

E

xam

ines

po

st-R

efo

rmat

ion

the

olo

gica

l de

velo

pmen

ts, e

mp

hasi

zing

Eng

lish

Pur

itani

sm a

nd

the

sc

hol

astic

sys

tem

s of

Ca

lvin

ism

an

d Lu

ther

anis

m in

the

late

six

tee

nth

and

se

vent

een

th C

ent

ury.

847

T

he L

ife a

nd

Tho

ugh

t of

Au

gu

stin

e

Stu

die

s th

e th

ou

ght

of

Aug

ustin

e a

s re

late

d to

his

life

and

wor

k, e

mp

hasi

zing

the

pla

ce o

f A

ugus

tine

in

the

dev

elo

pmen

t of

Ch

ristia

n do

ctri

ne.

848

T

he D

ivin

e D

ecre

es

in 1

6th

an

d 1

7th

Ce

ntur

y R

efo

rmed

T

hou

ght

An

exa

min

atio

n o

f th

e s

ixte

enth

- a

nd s

eve

nte

enth

-ce

ntu

ry R

efor

me

d d

octr

ine

of

the

divi

ne d

ecre

e of

pr

ede

stin

atio

n an

d pr

ovi

denc

e a

s de

velo

ped

in th

e t

hou

ght

of

such

wri

ters

as

John

Ca

lvin

, The

od

ore

Be

za,

Pet

er M

arty

r V

erm

igli,

Za

char

ias

Urs

inu

s, A

ma

ndus

Po

lanu

s, J

oh

n O

we

n, a

nd

Fra

nci

s T

urre

tin.

849

T

he R

efo

rme

d D

ogm

atic

s o

f H

erm

an B

avin

ck I

1st o

f a

se

quen

ce c

ove

ring

th

e R

efo

rme

d th

eolo

gy

in H

erm

an B

avin

ck's

Re

form

ed D

ogm

atic

s. T

opic

s:

met

aph

ysic

al f

oun

datio

ns

of

the

olo

gy

incl

ud

ing

the

rela

tion

of

Chr

istia

n tr

uth

to u

niv

ersa

l hum

an

expe

rienc

e, d

oct

rines

of

Go

d, c

reat

ion,

hum

anity

, and

Chr

ist

850

T

he R

efo

rme

d D

ogm

atic

s o

f H

erm

an B

avin

ck I

I

2nd

of

a s

eque

nce

co

veri

ng

the

Ref

orm

ed th

eol

og

y in

Her

man

Ba

vin

ck's

Ref

orm

ed

Do

gma

tics.

Top

ics:

m

etap

hys

ica

l fo

unda

tion

s o

f th

eol

og

y in

clu

din

g th

e re

latio

n o

f C

hris

tian

tru

th to

un

iver

sal h

uman

ex

perie

nce,

do

ctri

ne

s of

Go

d, c

rea

tion,

hum

anity

, and

Chr

ist.

851

T

heo

log

y of

Jo

hn

Ca

lvin

A

n in

tro

duct

ion

to

the

thou

ght

of

Joh

n C

alv

in a

nd

his

influ

enc

e o

n th

e R

efo

rme

d tr

adi

tion.

The

prim

ary

em

phas

is is

on

th

e re

adin

g a

nd a

na

lysi

s of

des

igna

ted

top

ics

in C

alv

in's

Inst

itute

s w

ith s

ele

ctio

ns f

rom

his

ot

her

wri

ting

s.

852

M

ed

ieva

l The

olo

gy

A s

tud

y o

f m

ajo

r th

em

es

in C

hris

tian

doc

trin

e a

nd

phi

loso

phy

as

deve

lop

ed b

y th

e g

rea

t m

edie

val d

octo

rs

from

the

twe

lfth

to t

he f

ourt

eent

h ce

ntu

ry, w

ith s

peci

al a

tten

tion

to th

inke

rs s

uch

as

Ans

elm

, B

onav

entu

re,

Aq

uin

as, S

iger

of

Bra

bant

, S

cotu

s, a

nd O

cca

m.

853

Le

arn

ing

Pre

ach

ing

T

hrou

gh P

reac

hin

g H

isto

ry

Aft

er id

en

tifyi

ng b

iblic

al e

ssen

tials

fo

r se

rmon

dev

elo

pm

ent

, the

cou

rse

will

an

alyz

e h

ow

tho

se e

sse

ntia

l ha

ve s

ha

ped

se

rmo

ns in

a v

ari

ety

of

styl

es

from

scr

iptu

re t

o th

e p

rese

nt.

20

20

-2

02

1 A

ca

de

mic

Ca

talo

g |

CA

LV

IN T

HE

OL

OG

ICA

L S

EM

INA

RY

66

854

Jo

nath

an

Ed

wa

rds

and

C.S

. Le

wis

T

his

cou

rse

will

be

a c

ompa

riso

n of

tw

o le

adin

g B

ritis

h a

polo

gis

ts a

nd

the

olog

ians

wh

o liv

ed

tw

o

cent

urie

s ap

art.

The

co

urse

will

co

nsid

er t

he b

iog

rap

hic

al b

ack

gro

unds

of

ea

ch a

nd

the

ir di

ffer

ing

hist

oric

al a

nd e

ccle

sia

stic

al s

ettin

gs

and

the

inte

llect

ua

l, cu

ltura

l, an

d th

eol

ogic

al c

halle

ng

es th

at e

ach

of

the

m f

aced

. Em

phas

is w

ill b

e p

lace

on

un

ders

tan

ding

th

e vi

ew

s o

f e

ach,

eva

lua

ting

the

ir st

ren

gth

s an

d w

eak

ness

es, a

nd r

efle

ctin

g o

n th

e u

sefu

lne

ss o

f th

eir

outlo

oks

in d

iffer

ing

cu

ltura

l set

ting

s to

da

y. T

he

cour

se w

ill b

e ba

sed

on

rea

din

gs

and

dis

cuss

ion

s o

f b

oth

pri

mar

y an

d se

cond

ary

sour

ces.

855

R

ead

ings

in

Ba

vinc

k's

Ref

orm

ed

Do

gmat

ics

1

Vo

lum

es

assi

gnm

ents

in r

ead

ing

and

ana

lysi

s. S

tude

nts

will

pra

ctic

e d

isce

rnin

g th

e m

ain

the

sis

of

a c

hapt

er,

de

term

inin

g h

ow

Ba

vinc

k co

nstr

ucts

his

arg

umen

t fo

r th

e m

ain

an

d su

bor

din

ate

them

es, a

nd r

efle

ct o

n

865

V

iole

nce

and

th

e Lo

ve o

f G

od

Exa

min

es v

iole

nce

in c

ert

ain

Bib

lica

l te

xts

an

d C

hris

tian

doct

rin

es a

nd

cons

ider

s cr

itici

sms

from

m

argi

naliz

ed g

rou

ps (

fem

inis

ts,

wom

anis

ts,

and

min

ori

ties)

, he

lpin

g st

uden

ts le

arn

to li

ste

n fa

irly

an

d ev

alu

ate

the

se c

ritic

ism

s fr

om th

e st

and

poi

nt

of R

efo

rme

d th

eol

og

y.

866

R

ece

nt

De

velo

pmen

ts in

R

om

an

Ca

tho

lic

The

olo

gy

Stu

die

s th

e d

ocum

ent

s o

f the

Sec

ond

Vat

ica

n C

ou

ncil,

the

Ca

tech

ism

of t

he C

ath

olic

Ch

urch

, a

nd s

eve

ral

rece

nt p

apa

l en

cycl

ica

ls a

nd

Ca

thol

ic e

cum

eni

cal s

tate

men

ts.

867

T

heo

log

y of

Jo

nath

an

Ed

wa

rds

E

868

T

heo

log

y of

Du

tch

N

eo-

Ca

lvin

ism

E

xam

ines

ke

y th

em

es

in th

e th

eol

ogy

an

d e

thic

s of

Ab

raha

m K

uyp

er

an

d H

erm

an

Ba

vin

ck, a

nd c

onsi

der

s th

eir

nin

ete

ent

h-c

entu

ry b

ack

gro

und

an

d in

flue

nce

on

su

bseq

uent

tw

entie

th-c

entu

ry R

efo

rme

d th

eol

og

y in

the

Net

herl

an

ds

and

Nor

th A

me

rica.

86

9

The

He

ide

lber

g

Ca

tech

ism

S

tud

ies

the

his

tory

an

d th

eol

og

y o

f th

e H

eid

elb

erg

Ca

tech

ism

in o

rder

to

de

velo

p a

n a

ppre

cia

tion

of th

e re

leva

nce

of

the

do

cum

ent

for

Ch

rist

ian

life

an

d m

inis

try

toda

y.

870

T

he T

houg

ht o

f A

qu

inas

re

latio

n t

o cr

eatio

n, h

um

an

natu

re,

know

led

ge,

law

and

the

virt

ues,

sin

, sa

lvat

ion,

and

fin

al b

less

edn

ess.

871

T

he B

iblic

al

The

olo

gy

of

Pre

sen

ce

Stu

die

s th

e d

ivin

e p

rese

nce

in th

e P

rimar

y H

isto

ry (

Gen

esis

-Kin

gs)

, an

d it

s re

latio

nshi

p to

wis

dom

lit

era

ture

an

d th

e th

eol

og

y of

the

cov

ena

nt.

872

T

heo

log

y of

W

orsh

ip a

nd t

he

Sa

cram

ents

Stu

die

s R

efo

rmed

the

olo

gica

l writ

ing

s on

co

rpor

ate

wor

ship

and

the

sa

cram

ents

an

d e

xam

ines

ho

w t

hei

r en

duri

ng

the

me

s ar

e r

efle

cted

in w

orsh

ip p

ract

ice

s to

da

y.

873

E

cum

enic

al C

ree

ds

and

Re

form

ed

Co

nfes

sio

ns

Intr

odu

ctio

n t

o th

e A

pos

tle's

, Nic

ene

, an

d A

than

asia

n C

reed

s w

ith a

tten

tion

to t

he

pur

pos

e an

d st

ruct

ure

of c

reed

s in

his

tory

. A

n ex

am

ina

tion

of t

he B

elg

ic C

onfe

ssio

n, t

he C

ano

ns

of D

ort

, an

d th

e C

onte

mp

orar

y T

estim

on

y a

nd

the

Bel

har

Con

fess

ion.

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20

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67

874

H

isto

ry o

f C

hris

tian

Wor

ship

S

tud

ies

Chr

istia

n w

ors

hip

pra

ctic

es

in e

ach

ma

jor

per

iod

in c

hurc

h h

isto

ry.

875

T

heo

log

ical

B

iogr

aphi

es

Stu

die

s im

port

ant

theo

logi

ans

in t

he

Ch

ristia

n tr

adi

tion

thro

ugh

the

bes

t ava

ilabl

e b

iog

raph

ies

an

d

sele

ctiv

e pr

ima

ry r

ead

ings

.

880

R

ead

ings

in C

hur

ch

and

So

cie

ty

Thi

s co

urs

e is

a c

lose

stu

dy

of s

elec

ted

clas

sica

l te

xts

in t

he

his

tory

of

Chr

istia

n s

oci

al e

thic

s fo

r th

e ap

osto

lic e

ra to

the

pres

ent.

885

T

he Im

pac

t of

Ph

iloso

phy

Sin

ce

Ka

nt o

n T

heo

log

y

Tra

ces

how

impo

rta

nt p

hilo

soph

ies

beg

inn

ing

with

Ka

nt a

nd

He

ge

l ha

ve s

ha

ped

mod

ern

and

pos

tmo

dern

bi

blic

al s

cho

lars

hip

, th

eolo

gia

ns,

and

th

eo

log

ica

l mov

em

ents

; an

d c

ons

ide

rs r

oman

ticis

m,

idea

lism

, sc

ien

tific

na

tura

lism

, his

tori

cism

, phe

nom

eno

log

y, a

nd

exi

sten

tialis

m, a

s w

ell a

s a

naly

tic,

ling

uis

tic,

and

he

rme

neu

tical

ph

iloso

phy.

88

7

Mo

dern

P

an

ent

he

ism

T

race

s m

ode

rn p

anen

the

ism

(ev

ery

thin

g ex

ists

with

in G

od)

from

Ne

opla

ton

ism

, th

roug

h H

ege

l, S

chel

ling,

an

d 1

9th

cen

tury

idea

lism

, to

Tro

elts

ch, T

eilh

ard

, Whi

tehe

ad

, Till

ich

, P

ann

enbe

rg,

Mol

tman

n, li

ber

atio

n

rela

tion

to

cre

atio

n w

ith c

lass

ica

l Ch

ristia

n v

iew

s.

888

W

arra

nted

C

hris

tian

Be

lief

War

rant

ed C

hris

tian

Be

lief

is a

sem

inar

co

urse

on

Re

form

ed

epis

tem

olog

y a

s de

velo

ped

by

Alv

in

Pla

ntin

ga

in h

is b

ook

by

tha

t na

me

.

889

R

ead

ings

in

Ch

ristia

n S

oci

al

Eth

ics

Stu

die

s se

lect

ed

cla

ssic

al t

exts

in t

he h

isto

ry o

f C

hris

tian

soci

al e

thic

s fr

om

the

apos

tolic

era

to th

e

pre

sent

.

897

In

de

pen

den

t S

tud

y (T

hM

) S

tud

ents

wh

o w

ish

to e

ng

age

in c

once

ntra

ted

stu

dy

on

a su

bje

ct o

f in

tere

st t

hat

is n

ot c

urre

ntly

off

ere

d

may

ask

a p

rofe

sso

r to

sup

ervi

se t

he s

tud

y. T

he

prof

ess

or,

in c

onsu

ltatio

n w

ith t

he

stu

dent

, w

ill m

ake

the

final

de

term

ina

tion

of

requ

irem

ents

. The

cou

rse

ma

y in

clud

e r

ead

ing

, res

earc

h,

wri

ting

a p

ap

er, a

nd

sitt

ing

in a

co

urse

. Stu

dent

s m

ust c

omp

lete

the

app

ropr

iate

reg

istr

atio

n f

orm

and

su

bmit

it to

th

e ac

adem

ic o

ffic

e. R

ese

arch

co

urse

s m

ay

be

1, 2

or

3 cr

edi

ts.

898

T

hesi

s (T

hM

) A

ThM

stu

dent

ha

s th

e o

ptio

n o

f w

ritin

g a

six

-co

ncen

tra

tion.

Th

e st

ude

nt is

re

spon

sib

le to

fin

d a

su

per

viso

r ap

pro

pria

te f

or

the

to

pic.

The

sup

ervi

sor

will

id

ent

ify a

sec

ond

re

ader

. The

thes

is w

ill o

rdin

ari

ly b

e a

ppr

oxi

ma

tely

10

0 p

ages

in le

ngth

, not

incl

udi

ng

the

bi

blio

grap

hy.

The

stu

de

nt d

efen

ds th

e th

esi

s b

efor

e th

e su

perv

iso

r a

nd t

he

seco

nd

re

ader

.

899

M

ajo

r P

ap

er (

ThM

) A

Th

M s

tud

en

t has

the

opt

ion

of

writ

ing

a th

ree

-co

ncen

tra

tion.

Th

e st

ude

nt is

re

spon

sib

le to

fin

d a

su

per

viso

r ap

pro

pria

te f

or

the

to

pic.

The

maj

or p

ape

r w

ill o

rdin

aril

y b

e 40

-50

pag

es in

leng

th,

not

incl

udin

g th

e b

iblio

gra

ph

y.

901

R

ese

arch

M

eth

odo

log

y E

xam

ines

theo

ry a

nd

me

tho

ds in

the

olog

y in

tend

ed

to p

rovi

de

a fo

un

dat

ion

fo

r g

radu

ate

an

d p

ost-

gra

duat

e re

sea

rch.

902

D

isse

rtat

ion

S

em

ina

r A

sem

inar

fo

r st

ude

nts

pre

par

ing

and

wri

ting

dis

sert

atio

n p

ropo

sals

an

d c

hap

ters

. Pa

rtic

ipan

ts r

ea

d a

nd

resp

ond

to

dra

fts o

f di

sser

tatio

n p

rop

osal

s a

nd c

hapt

ers

writ

ten

by

mem

bers

of

the

se

min

ar.

903

T

each

ing

Se

min

ar

A s

emin

ar d

esig

ned

to h

elp

pre

pare

stu

dent

s to

tea

ch a

t a c

olle

ge o

r se

min

ary

leve

l.

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930

D

ocu

me

nts

and

Is

sue

s in

Re

form

ed

and

Po

st-

Re

form

atio

n

Tho

ugh

Exa

min

es s

ele

ct d

ocu

me

nts

from

the

Ref

orm

atio

n an

d p

ost-

Ref

orm

atio

n e

ras,

em

pha

sizi

ng t

he

tech

niq

ues

of

rese

arc

h a

nd a

naly

sis.

931

S

crip

ture

an

d In

terp

reta

tion

in t

he

16th

an

d 1

7th

C

ent

urie

s

Exa

min

es th

e d

octr

ine

an

d in

terp

reta

tion

of

Scr

iptu

re in

the

six

tee

nth

an

d se

vent

een

th c

ent

urie

s,

emph

asiz

ing

th

e de

velo

pmen

t of

the

Ref

orm

ed t

rad

itio

n o

f ex

eges

is a

nd

herm

ene

utic

s.

932

R

efo

rme

d S

ymbo

lics:

C

onf

essi

ons

an

d C

ate

chis

ms

Stu

die

s th

e co

nfe

ssio

ns a

nd

cate

chis

ms

of t

he R

efo

rmed

chu

rche

s o

f th

e s

ixte

enth

an

d s

eve

ntee

nth

ce

ntu

ries,

em

pha

sizi

ng

the

inte

rna

tion

al c

hara

cte

r a

nd t

heo

log

ical

de

velo

pmen

t of

Re

form

ed

sym

bolic

s.

933

P

atr

istic

The

olo

gy:

A

po

loge

tics

and

An

ti-G

nos

ticis

m

Stu

die

s th

e th

eo

log

y o

f th

e s

eco

nd a

nd

ea

rly

third

ce

ntu

ries

with

atte

ntio

n to

the

pro

blem

s of

Ch

ristia

nity

an

d cl

ass

ica

l cu

lture

, G

nos

ticis

m, a

nd

earl

y tr

inita

rian

ism

.

934

T

he T

heol

ogy

of

John

Ca

lvin

In

vest

igat

es th

e th

eol

ogy

of

Joh

n C

alv

in b

y ex

amin

ing

his

pri

ma

ry te

xts,

incl

ud

ing

the

In

stitu

tes,

co

mm

enta

ries,

se

rmo

ns,

corr

espo

nden

ce,

and

pol

em

ica

l lite

ratu

re,

and

ana

lyze

s p

ast

and

pre

sen

t in

terp

reta

tions

of

Ca

lvin

's th

eolo

gy.

93

6

Re

form

ed

Doc

trin

e of

Go

d in

16

th-1

7th

C

ent

ury

Exa

min

es th

e d

octr

ine

of

God

in th

e si

xte

enth

an

d s

eve

nte

ent

h c

entu

rie

s, e

mph

asi

zes

the

exe

getic

al,

dogm

atic

, an

d ph

iloso

phic

al d

eve

lop

me

nt o

f R

efo

rme

d th

eol

og

y.

937

A

rmin

ius

and

A

rmin

iani

sm

Exa

min

es th

e w

ork

of J

acob

Arm

iniu

s in

th

e c

ont

ext o

f la

te s

ixte

ent

h-

an

d ea

rly

seve

nte

ent

h-c

entu

ry

Pro

test

an

tism

, in

clu

din

g h

is th

eolo

gy,

con

tro

vers

ies,

and

the

de

velo

pmen

t of

Re

form

ed

and

Re

mo

nstr

ant

the

olo

gy

to t

he

Syn

od

of D

ort.

93

8

Pa

tris

tic T

heol

og

y:

Trin

itari

an

De

bat

e

and

Co

unci

l of

Co

nsta

ntin

ople

Stu

die

s th

e h

isto

ry o

f th

e tr

inita

rian

an

d c

hris

tolo

gica

l de

bate

fro

m th

e be

gin

nin

gs

of t

he N

ice

ne

stru

ggle

to

its

reso

lutio

n a

t th

e C

oun

cil o

f C

onst

antin

ople

(A

.D.

381)

, w

ith s

pe

cial

att

entio

n to

th

e co

unci

ls o

f th

e

fou

rth

cen

tury

.

939

Li

fe a

nd

Tho

ugh

t of

A

ug

ust

ine

S

tud

ies

the

tho

ug

ht o

f A

ugus

tine

as

rela

ted

to h

is li

fe a

nd w

ork,

with

em

phas

is o

n h

is p

lace

in th

e

deve

lop

me

nt o

f C

hri

stia

n d

octr

ine

.

940

T

heo

log

y of

R

eve

latio

n

Stu

die

s b

iblic

al a

nd

hist

oric

al s

our

ces

and

con

tem

por

ary

the

olo

gic

al r

efle

ctio

n o

n th

e C

hris

tian

do

ctrin

e of

re

vela

tion

, fo

cusi

ng o

n t

he

need

fo

r d

ivin

e r

eve

latio

n, t

he n

atu

re o

f re

vela

tion,

an

d th

e v

alid

atio

n a

nd

rece

ptio

n of

re

vela

tion

. 94

1

Na

ture

of

The

olo

gy

and

Do

ctri

ne

S

tud

ies

bas

ic is

sues

in t

heol

ogi

cal p

role

go

me

na, i

ncl

udi

ng

the

sour

ces,

nat

ure,

and

obj

ect

of th

eolo

gy,

th

e u

se o

f S

crip

ture

in th

eolo

gy,

an

d th

e n

atur

e o

f doc

trin

e.

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942

T

heo

log

y of

th

e

Inca

rna

tion

E

xam

ines

the

doc

trin

e o

f th

e in

carn

atio

n hi

sto

rica

lly a

nd

sys

tem

atic

ally

, w

ith s

peci

al a

tten

tion

to p

atr

istic

, m

edie

val,

an

d m

ode

rn d

evel

opm

ents

.

943

T

heo

log

y of

th

e

Ato

nem

ent

Exa

min

es th

e d

octr

ine

of

the

ato

nem

ent h

isto

rica

lly a

nd s

yste

mat

ica

lly,

with

spe

cia

l att

entio

n to

var

iou

s th

eor

ies

of

ato

nem

ent

and

cri

ticis

m o

f th

ose

theo

ries.

944

T

he T

heol

ogy

of

Ka

rl B

art

h

Stu

die

s K

arl B

arth

's t

heol

ogy

thro

ug

h a

su

rve

y of

th

e de

velo

pm

ent

of

his

thou

gh

t a

nd a

ca

refu

l stu

dy

of

sele

ctio

ns fr

om h

is C

hur

ch D

ogm

atic

s

945

T

heo

log

y of

th

e

Trin

ity

Stu

die

s b

iblic

al s

our

ces,

co

nfes

sio

nal s

tate

me

nts,

an

d c

lass

ic a

nd c

on

tem

por

ary

theo

log

ical

fo

rmul

atio

ns

of t

he C

hris

tian

do

ctri

ne o

f th

e T

rinity

.

946

20

th-C

ent

ury

Du

tch

R

efo

rme

d T

heo

log

y E

xam

ines

ke

y fig

ures

an

d is

sue

s in

tw

ent

ieth

-ce

ntu

ry D

utc

h R

efo

rme

d th

eo

log

y in

clud

ing

A.

Ku

yper

, H.

Ba

vinc

k, O

. No

ordm

ans,

G. V

an

der

Le

euw

, K

. Sch

ilder

, A

. A

. V

an

Ru

ler,

G. C

. B

erk

ouw

er,

H.

M. K

uite

rt,

and

H.

Be

rkh

of;

incl

udi

ng

the

re

latio

n b

etw

een

re

vela

tion

and

exp

erie

nce

; th

e d

ebat

es

abou

t th

eo

crac

y,

com

mon

gra

ce, a

nd r

egen

era

tion

; th

e p

lurif

orm

ity a

nd a

post

olic

ity o

f th

e ch

urch

; a

nd

the

deb

ate

abo

ut

the

ong

oin

g si

gni

fica

nce

an

d va

lue

of

Kar

l Bar

th's

theo

log

y.

947

T

heo

log

y of

th

e

Ho

ly S

pir

it E

xam

ines

the

doc

trin

e o

f th

e H

oly

Sp

irit

bib

lica

lly,

his

tori

cally

, and

sys

tem

atic

ally

, w

ith s

pe

cia

l att

entio

n to

co

nte

mp

orar

y de

velo

pm

ent

s in

Pe

ntec

osta

l an

d m

ain

line

spir

itua

lity

and

theo

log

y, a

nd t

he

rela

tion

betw

ee

n C

hris

tolo

gy

and

pne

umat

olo

gy.

94

8

The

The

olog

y of

E

dw

ard

s S

tud

ies

the

phi

loso

phic

al,

doc

trin

al,

mor

al,

and

spi

ritu

al t

heo

log

y o

f 'A

me

rica'

s th

eolo

gia

n,'

Jona

than

E

dw

ard

s, th

rou

gh e

xte

nsiv

e re

ad

ing

of h

is m

ajo

r tr

eatis

es.

949

Is

sue

s in

T

heo

log

ical

A

nth

rop

olo

gy

Thi

s se

min

ar e

xplo

res

vari

ous

issu

es in

the

olo

gic

al a

nth

ropo

log

y, e

mph

asi

zin

g th

e e

xege

tical

, h

isto

rical

, an

d sy

ste

ma

tic d

eve

lopm

ent

of s

om

e a

spec

t of

Chr

istia

n a

nthr

opo

log

y (e

.g.,

sin

, im

age

of G

od,

etc

).

951

P

hilo

soph

ica

l Is

sue

s in

Ch

ristia

n T

heo

log

y

Stu

die

s th

e p

hilo

soph

ica

l tre

atm

ents

of

the

doct

rin

e o

f G

od, i

nclu

din

g th

e n

atu

re,

attr

ibu

tes,

and

kn

ow

abili

ty o

f G

od.

952

P

hilo

soph

ica

l F

oun

da

tions

of

Mo

dern

Th

eolo

gy

Stu

die

s th

e m

ajo

r p

hilo

soph

ers

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