2010-2011 Academic Catalog

Concordia Seminary St. Louis, Missouri

2010-2011 Academic Catalog MISSION STATEMENT Thank you for looking into Concor- Concordia Seminary serves Church and world by providing dia Seminary! There’s much to see. theological education and leadership centered in the Gospel of our The majestic buildings designed by Lord Jesus Christ for the formation of pastors, missionaries, and lead- famous collegiate architect Charles ers in the name of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Klauder sit on beautiful and eco- logically well-maintained 72 acres. Our strong faculty, scholars in their respective theological disciplines with a heart for the church and its ACCREDITATIONS mission to the world, is an invita- Concordia Seminary is an accredited member of: tion to come and study. And look The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central at the alumni, over 12,000 pastors Association of Colleges and Schools who have served the mission of 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602 Jesus Christ throughout the world, [312/263-0456] in addition to deaconess and graduate students who found Concordia Seminary a place to develop fur- Association of Theological Schools in the United States ther their God-given gifts. and Canada 10 Summit Park Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1103 The closer you look, the more you will see that there are values that [412/788-6505] motivate us and set our sights high. Concordia Seminary’s core values are…

The Seminary’s program of clinical pastoral education is FAITHFULNESS to the Scriptures and Confessions; accredited by: SERVANTHOOD to Christ and His Church; Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc. RESPONSIVENESS to the contemporary context of the world; and 1549 Claremont Road, Suite 103, Decatur, GA 30033 EXCELLENCE in all our endeavors. [404/320-1472] In worship, in classrooms, on the internet, in sports, in social gather- ings and in all the times we get together, these are the values of our life together as community. Again, my thanks to you for looking at Concordia Seminary and my invitation to you is, Come, visit us, join us!

Dale A. Meyer, M.Div., M.A., Ph.D., D.D. President

Publication Statement: Concordia Seminary publishes its Academic Catalog annually for information purposes. The statements contained in the Academic Catalog are not intended to create binding commitments on the part of the Seminary and are subject to change without prior notice. www.csl.edu 2 ACADEMIC CATALOG CONTENTS

2 Mission Statement 56 International Students 2 Accreditations 56 Music 2 Letter from the President 56 Athletics 4, 6 Academic Calendars 56 Seminary Women 8 General Information 10 Administrative Staff 75 RESOURCES FOR THEOLOGICAL FORMATION 11 Synodical Administration AND RESEARCH 58 Concordia Seminary Library 12 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS 58 Center for Reformation Research 13 Pastoral Formation – Master of Divinity Program 58 Institute for Mission Studies 19 Pastoral Formation – Alternate Routes to Pastoral Ministry 58 Center for Hispanic Studies (CHS) 19 Certificate Program (Residential) 59 Concordia Archaeological Society 23 Center for Hispanic Studies (CHS) 59 Concordia Historical Institute 26 Specific Ministry Pastor Program (SMP) 27 Ethnic Immigrant Institute of Theology (EIIT) 60 29 Deaf Institute of Theology (DIT) FINANCIAL INFORMATION 61 Expenses 30 Cross-Cultural Ministry Center (CCMC) 61 Academic Tuition and Fees 32 Deaconess Formation – Master of Arts in Deaconess Studies 62 Academic Administrative Fees 35 Advanced Pastoral Leadership – Doctor of Ministry Program 62 Housing 38 Theological Research and Leadership – Graduate School 62 Housing Fees 42 Master of Arts 62 Other Expenses 42 General Theological Studies 62 Refunds 44 Master of Sacred Theology 63 Financial Aid 46 Doctor of Philosophy 63 Financial Aid Sources 63 Ministerial Formation Financial Aid – Residential Students 49 GENERAL ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND 64 Ministerial Formation Financial Aid – Distance Programs POLICIES 64 Advanced Studies Financial Aid 50 Administrative Policies 51 Academic Policies and Procedures 66 FACULTY 73 Resident Field Education Supervisors 54 STUDENT AND FAMILY LIFE 74 Vicarage Supervisors 55 Spiritual Life and Worship 55 Marriage 75 COURSES 55 Residential Life 55 Food Bank 55 Re-Sell It Shop 99 INDEX 55 Health/Insurance 56 Personal Coaching and Leadership Development 101 CAMPUS MAP 56 Student Association/Student Government

3 www.csl.edu ACADEMIC CALENDAR—2010-2011

FALL QUARTER August 23 Monday Web Registration for Fall Quarter begins August 27 Friday Web Registration closes – 12:00 p.m. September 1 Wednesday Orientation for All New Students begins September 3 Friday Registration for All New Students September 3 Friday Opening Service—10:00 a.m. September 7 Tuesday Classes begin September 21 Tuesday Theological Symposium begins; no classes Tuesday and Wednesday September 23 Thursday Classes resume October 18 Monday Web Registration for Winter Quarter begins October 22 Friday Web Registration for Winter Quarter closes November 12 Friday Quarter ends after classes

WINTER QUARTER November 29 Monday Classes begin December 17 Friday Christmas recess begins after classes January 3 Monday Classes resume; D.Min. classes begin at 8:00 a.m. January 14 Friday D.Min. classes end January 24 Monday Web Registration for Spring Quarter begins January 28 Friday Web Registration for Spring Quarter closes February 18 Friday Quarter ends after classes

SPRING QUARTER March 7 Monday Classes begin April 20 Wednesday Easter recess begins after classes April 26 Tuesday Classes resume May 4 Wednesday Call Day May 19 Thursday Quarter ends after classes May 20 Friday Commencement—7:00 p.m.

SUMMER QUARTER 2011 9/10-week Terms Term X—Monday, June 6, through Friday, August 5 Term L—Monday, June 13, through Friday, August 19 4-week Terms Term I—Monday, June 6, through Friday, July 1 Term II—Monday, July 11, through Friday, August 5 2-week Terms Term A/D.Min. 1—Monday, June 6, through Friday, June 17 Term B/D.Min. 2—Monday, June 20, through Friday, July 1 Term C/P-1—Monday, July 11, through Friday, July 22 Term D/P-2—Monday, July 25, through Friday, August 5 Term P-3—Monday, August 8, through Friday, August 19

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5 www.csl.edu TENTATIVE ACADEMIC CALENDAR—2011-2012

FALL QUARTER August 22 Monday Web Registration for Fall Quarter begins August 26 Friday Web Registration closes – 12:00 p.m. August 31 Wednesday Orientation for All New Students begins September 2 Friday Registration for All New Students September 4 Sunday Opening Service—4:00 p.m. September 6 Tuesday Classes begin September 20 Tuesday Theological Symposium begins; no classes Tuesday and Wednesday September 22 Thursday Classes resume October 17 Monday Web Registration for Winter Quarter begins October 21 Friday Web Registration for Winter Quarter closes November 11 Friday Quarter ends after classes

WINTER QUARTER November 28 Monday Classes begin December 16 Friday Christmas recess begins after classes January 3 Tuesday Classes resume; D.Min. classes begin at 8:00 a.m. January 13 Friday D.Min. classes end January 23 Monday Web Registration for Spring Quarter begins January 27 Friday Web Registration for Spring Quarter closes February 17 Friday Quarter ends after classes

SPRING QUARTER March 5 Monday Classes begin April 4 Wednesday Easter recess begins after classes April 10 Tuesday Classes resume May 1 Tuesday Call Day May 17 Thursday Quarter ends after classes May 18 Friday Commencement—7:00 p.m.

SUMMER QUARTER 2012 9/10-week Terms Term X—Monday, June 4, through Friday, August 3 Term L—Monday, June 11, through Friday, August 17 4-week Terms Term I—Monday, June 4, through Friday, June 29 Term II—Monday, July 9, through Friday, August 3 2-week Terms Term A/D.Min. 1—Monday, June 4, through Friday, June 15 Term B/D.Min. 2—Monday, June 18, through Friday, June 29 Term C/P-1—Monday, July 9, through Friday, July 20 Term D/P-2—Monday, July 23, through Friday, August 3 Term P-3—Monday, August 6, through Friday, August 17

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7 www.csl.edu GENERAL INFORMATION

FUNCTION AND PURPOSE • Indicate a complete dedication to the holy ministry and Concordia Seminary’s major function is to prepare men for the the readiness to accept a call extended to him by the holy ministry of Word and sacraments in The Lutheran Church— Board of Assignments (Handbook, Bylaw 2.8). Missouri Synod (LCMS). Students who complete the Master of II. To provide instruction and experiences preparing for special Divinity degree (or an Alternate Route curriculum) and have been competence demanded by particular aspects of the ministry, endorsed by the faculty for the pastoral office are awarded the such as service in specialized fields and in diverse cultural theological diploma and thereby become eligible for a call into the contexts. holy ministry. Since the LCMS does not admit women to the pastoral III. To offer to qualified clergymen, teachers, and lay people office, none are enrolled in the Master of Divinity or the Doctor training in theology as a part of a program of continuing of Ministry programs. The Seminary also offers advanced degree education. programs to qualified students of theology and serves as a center IV. To give opportunity for advanced theological study, and to for theological research, scholarship, and continuing education of foster research. the clergy. The aims of Concordia Seminary are: V. To provide theological guidance and leadership to the professional servants of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod I. To equip the student with the knowledge, attitudes, and skills and its congregations through faculty publications, service on requisite for the parish ministry in The Lutheran Church— synodical boards and committees, programmatic participation Missouri Synod, leading him to: in church conferences and conventions, and other such • Display the gifts with which the Holy Spirit has endowed opportunities for service as befit the close relationship between him, by reverence for God, faithful use of Word and sacra- church and Seminary. ments, and the diligent pursuit of opportunities for study and growth, for development of personal qualities and To this end, it is the purpose of Concordia Seminary to provide skills, and for increase in the grace to edify his fellow an environment where the church can seek out and nurture the gifts Christians, to serve people in their need, and to witness to of the Spirit which are requisite in servants of the Word who will all nations, races, and peoples as a person of good edify the body of Christ. reputation; • Accept without reservation the Scriptures of the Old and LOCATION the New Testaments as the written Word of God and the Concordia Seminary is located at 801 Seminary Place in Clayton, only rule and norm of faith and of practice and all the Missouri, in metropolitan St. Louis, and is readily accessible from symbolical books of the evangelical Lutheran church Interstate 64 (U.S. 40) via the Clayton Road/Skinker Boulevard exit contained in the Book of Concord as a true and (#34B) from the east or the Bellevue Avenue exit (#33C) from the unadulterated statement and exposition of the Word of west. God* The 2007 Handbook of The Lutheran Church— Missouri Synod (Constitution of the LCMS, Article II, HISTORY Sections 1 and 2); Concordia Seminary was founded in 1839 in Perry County, • Manifest an appreciation and comprehensive Missouri, by a group of emigrants from Germany. In 1849, the understanding of the theology of the Bible and the skill to preparatory division and the school of theology of the young interpret the Holy Scriptures on the basis of their original institution were moved to St. Louis and relocated on a site at South languages and in accordance with sound hermeneutical Jefferson Avenue and Winnebago Street. The preparatory division principles; was moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana, in 1861. In 1926, the campus was • Manifest an understanding and appreciation of the moved to its present 72-acre site in suburban Clayton. church’s formulation of scriptural doctrine in the light of its Concordia Seminary is owned and operated by the varying needs and the skill to present such doctrine 2,600,000-member Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. The Seminary clearly; is maintained by the church to prepare men for ordination as • Manifest an understanding and appreciation of God’s parish pastors, chaplains, and mission workers to help carry on the guidance in the life of the church and the skill to task of ministry in its districts in the United States, and in partner investigate the church’s past and to interpret it to the churches and missions in Canada, Europe, Asia, Central America, present generation; South America, Africa, and the Pacific Islands. Since its inception, • Manifest an understanding of the pastoral office as the Concordia Seminary in St. Louis has provided more than 12,000 ministry of proclaiming God’s Word to human need within professional workers in the church. a discipline of preaching, worship, teaching, and pastoral care and counseling for the edification of God’s people, enabling them to carry on the mission of the church in the world of diverse cultures and traditions;

*The 2007 Handbook of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod states with regard to ordination and installation: “The rites of ordination and commissioning and the rites of installation should be in accordance with forms and practices developed by the Synod for that purpose, and in all events the minister shall be solemnly pledged to the Scriptures as the inspired and inerrant Word of God and the Symbolical Books of the Lu- theran Church as a true exposition of the Scriptures” (Bylaw 2.10.4). www.csl.edu 8 CAMPUS CPH SEMINARY BOOKSTORE The present campus consists of the following facilities: The The bookstore, located on the lower level of Loeber Hall, Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus; Pieper, Pritzlaff, and Stoeckhardt serves as central supply for the campus. While its primary purpose Halls (administration); Wyneken Hall (classrooms, offices, and is to provide textbooks and reference works, it also sells stationery Werner Auditorium) and Sieck Hall (classrooms and offices); and office supplies, cards, records, and other items. The bookstore Ludwig E. Fuerbringer Hall (library); Loeber Hall (Student Services, is operated by Concordia Publishing House. It serves not only guest housing, and the CPH Seminary Bookstore); Koburg (dining students, faculty, and staff on campus, but also pastors throughout facilities) and Wartburg (student center) Halls; the Eldon E. Pederson the Synod. Fieldhouse; Brauer, Brohm, Buenger, Craemer, O. Fuerbringer, Graebner, Guenther, and Schaller Halls (dormitories); Lange Hall (Welcome Center); Mezger Hall (graduate dormitory); Fritz Halls and Founders Way (married student apartments); Seminary Terrace (faculty housing); and maintenance shops. The training room is located in Pederson Fieldhouse.

9 www.csl.edu ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT Academic Programming and Assessment . . . William W. Carr President ...... Dale A. Meyer Academic Advisor ...... Thomas J. Egger Center for Hispanic Studies (CHS) ...... Leopoldo A. Sánchez Placement Service ...... Robert P. Hoehner Cross-Cultural Ministry Center ...... Gregory P. Seltz David J. Peter Deaconess Studies ...... Erik H. Herrmann Spiritual Life Deaf Institute of Theology (DIT) ...... Vacant Dean of the Chapel ...... Kent J. Burreson Sign School ...... Kara L. Simmons Campus Chaplain ...... Jonathon P. Stein Ethnic Immigrant Institute of Theology (EIIT) . . . John S. Loum Director of Choirs and Coordinator of Specific Ministry Pastor Program (SMP) . David W. Wollenburg Musical and Cultural Activities ...... Vacant Master of Divinity Program ...... Timothy E. Saleska Artist-in-Residence, American Kantorei ...... Robert R. Bergt International Seminary Exchange Archivist ...... Gerhard H. Bode Programs ...... Jeffrey A. Oschwald Resident Field Education ...... William G. Utech OFFICE OF THE PROVOST Vicarage ...... Glenn A. Nielsen Provost ...... Arthur D. Bacon Jeffrey L. Thormodson Technology Services Chief Information Officer ...... John A. Klinger DIVISION OF ADVANCED STUDIES Institutional Management Systems...... Christopher M. Brandt Dean of Advanced Studies ...... Bruce G. Schuchard Kenneth C. Kogler Graduate School ...... R. Reed Lessing Mark J. Bliese Doctor of Ministry Program ...... David J. Peter Instructional Media Services ...... Jason E. Broge Assistant Director of MA Program ...... Vacant Dale B. Ward Networking ...... Daniel A. Snow DIVISION OF THEOLOGICAL RESEARCH AND Helpdesk Coordinator ...... Matthew M. Klamm PUBLICATION Dean of Theological Research DIVISION OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS and Publication ...... William W. Schumacher Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs . . . . . Andrew H. Bartelt Associate Dean of Theological Research Library and Publication ...... Jeffrey J. Kloha Director of Library Services ...... David O. Berger Continuing Education ...... Jeffrey J. Kloha Public Services Librarian ...... Eric R. Stancliff Concordia Journal ...... Travis J. Scholl Technical Services Librarian ...... Bradley C. Hess www.ConcordiaTheology.org ...... Travis J. Scholl Dean of the Faculty ...... Richard Marrs Center for Archaeology and the Bible . . . . . David L. Adams Department Chairmen Center for Reformation Research ...... Robert L. Rosin Exegetical Theology ...... Jeffrey A. Gibbs Institute for Mission Studies ...... A. R. Victor Raj Historical Theology ...... Paul W. Robinson Practical Theology ...... David J. Peter DIVISION OF ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT Systematic Theology ...... Charles P. Arand Senior Vice President for Certification for Ministry ...... Vacant Enrollment Management ...... Michael J. Redeker Marshal of the Faculty ...... Charles P. Arand Student Services ...... Wallace M. Becker Registrar and Records (Acting) ...... Beth R. Menneke DIVISION OF MINISTERIAL FORMATION Athletics ...... Wilbert Stelzer Dean of Ministerial Formation ...... Bruce M. Hartung Financial Aid ...... Kerry R. Hallahan Associate Dean of Ministerial Formation ...... Timothy E. Saleska Health Services ...... John Lautenschlager, M.D. Associate Dean of Curriculum and Instruction . .Anthony A. Cook Carla B. Hagan Advisor on Personal Growth/ Recruitment ...... Kyle D. Castens Leadership Development ...... Mark J. Logid Paul A. Philp Specific Ministry Pastor Curriculum Developer . . . Charles P. Arand Alumni Relations ...... Robert P. Hoehner

www.csl.edu 10 DIVISION OF SEMINARY ADVANCEMENT DIVISION OF FINANCIAL PLANNING AND Senior Vice President for ADMINISTRATION Seminary Advancement ...... Paul W. Devantier Senior Vice President for Special Projects ...... Mark D. Hofman Financial Planning and Administration . . . . . Michael A. Louis Department of Seminary Support Accounting ...... Chad J. Cattoor Executive Director ...... Thomas V. Rehkop Matthew M. Daley Gift Officers ...... Michael D. Flynn Witt Gavin Erik A. Batchelder Mary Jane Autry Paul C. Gray Facilities Planning ...... Stephen B. Mudd Richard A. Jostes Physical Plant ...... Nathan Wade Sheryl L. Ray Bookstore ...... Peter Frank Gift Planning Consultant ...... David Priebe Human Resources/Operations ...... Thomas C. Myers Sustaining Fund ...... Blake G. Wolf Campus Services ...... Kimberely Chapman Gift and Data Operations ...... Valerie J. Sommer Food Service ...... Michael Yonovak Gifts-by-Phone ...... Dean E. Logan Department of Seminary Endowment Director ...... Vacant Department of Seminary Relations Director ...... Vacant Community and Church Relations ...... Vacant Creative Services ...... Vacant

SYNODICAL ADMINISTRATION

Officers of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Board of Regents

The Rev. Matthew C. Harrison, S.T.M.—President Mr. Albert N. Allen, B.S. The Rev. Gerald B. Kieschnick, M.Div., LL.D.—President Emeritus Mr. José J. Buenrostro, M.B.A. The Rev. Robert T. Kuhn, M.Div., LL.D.—President Emeritus The Rev. David V. Dissen, M.Div. The Rev. Ralph A. Bohlmann, S.T.M., Ph.D., D.D.—President Emeritus Mr. Paul R. Hegland, M.M. The Rev. Herbert C. Mueller, Jr., M.Div.—First Vice President The Rev. Keith E. Kohlmeier, M.Div. The Rev. John C. Wohlrabe, Jr., Th.D.—Second Vice President The Rev. Paul L. Meier, M.A., M.Div., Ph.D., LL.D., Litt.D. The Rev. Paul L. Maier, M.A., M.Div., Ph.D., LL.D., Litt.D.—Third Vice The Rev. Ulmer Marshall, M.Div. President The Rev. Ray G. Mirly, M.A.R., LL.D. (advisory) The Rev. Daniel Preus, S.T.M.—Fourth Vice President Mr. Louis Pabor, M.B.A. The Rev. Scott R. Murray, M.A., M.Div., Ph.D.—Fifth Vice President The Rev. Harold L. Senkbeil, S.T.M., D.D. The Rev. Raymond L. Hartwig, M.Div., D.D.—Secretary Mr. Alan E. Stumpf, J.D. Mr. Leroy Wilke, M.S., Litt.D.

11 www.csl.edu Ministerial Formation: Master of Divinity Program MASTER OF DIVINITY PROGRAM

In keeping with the major function of Concordia Seminary to administration of the ELCEs. equip men for the holy ministry of Word and sacraments in The NOTE: The Admissions Committee ordinarily will grant admission Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, the Master of Divinity (M.Div.) to the M.Div. program prior to the demonstration of competence in degree is the normative route to certification for ordained ministry these five areas, with the condition that such admission is subject to in congregations and other ministry settings. the demonstration of competence in these five areas. Consequently, students who have not demonstrated competence in any of the five ADMISSION areas must register for the applicable pre-seminary courses before they will be permitted to enroll in M.Div. courses. Eligibility The Seminary offers the pre-seminary competence courses ac- Admission to the M.Div. program ordinarily is contingent on the cording to the following schedule: student’s membership in a congregation of The Lutheran Church— Missouri Synod or of a church body in fellowship with the Synod. Old Testament - Summer Quarter only An applicant is to have been involved actively as a communicant New Testament - Summer Quarter only member in a Lutheran congregation for not less than two years prior Christian Doctrine - Summer Quarter only to enrollment. Elementary Greek - Summer and Fall Quarters only Elementary Hebrew - Summer (full course), College Preparation Fall/Winter (two-course sequence) and Winter/Spring (two-course sequence) Quarters only Applicants to the M.Div. program at Concordia Seminary ordinarily must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college Please note the following guidelines: or university, with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale). The degree should represent a broad liberal arts Pre-seminary competencies may be demonstrated by passing background and must include courses in English composition and the ELCEs no more than 12 months prior to the date of beginning writing, and speech. It also should include courses in the humanities, studies in the M.Div. program. psychology, social sciences, natural sciences, foreign languages, and A student ordinarily will be afforded as many as three oppor- religion. tunities to pass each ELCE. After an unsuccessful attempt to pass an A Seminary student benefits from being able to read theologi- ELCE, an interval of 21 days must pass before another attempt to cal literature in foreign languages, particularly German and Latin. If pass the same ELCE. This means that fewer attempts will be available possible, both of these languages should be included in a prospec- to a student as the April 30 deadline approaches. tive student’s baccalaureate program. The Seminary offers courses A student who has passed the Old Testament, New Testament, in these languages as resources and interests indicate. and Christian Doctrine ELCEs by April 30 may register for one of the biblical language classes in the Summer Quarter; Greek is usually Pre-Seminary Preparation taken first. A student who has not passed the Old Testament, New Testa- The Concordia University System conducts pre-seminary pro- ment, and Christian Doctrine ELCEs by April 30 should register for grams that offer sound preparation for theological study at the any applicable pre-seminary courses in the Summer Quarter. post-baccalaureate Seminary level. The pre-seminary curriculum A student who is enrolled in one of the biblical languages may “encompasses biblical knowledge, biblical language competency, exceed 12 credit hours only with the permission of the director of and understanding of Lutheran doctrine; competency in commu- academic programming. nication skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening; skills in A student who is enrolled in one of the biblical languages may critical thinking and philosophical inquiry; acquisition of a global take M.Div. courses only with the permission of the director of aca- perspective; ... understanding of and appreciation for the Lutheran demic programming. ethos, identity, and ethic; and helping the student to perceive, pro- Elementary Hebrew or Greek (full courses) may be repeated claim, teach, and live out the centrality of the Gospel of Jesus Christ only once. If a student fails one of these courses the second time, the for the whole of life” (Concordia University System Pre-Seminary student will be dismissed for academic reasons from the M.Div. pro- Mission Statement). Accordingly, Concordia Seminary strongly sup- gram. Such a student may apply for readmission as a Special Student ports and encourages these programs as a preferred route to pre- to attempt the twice-failed language course a third time and will be seminary preparation. authorized to take the course at the prevailing audit rate but will not be eligible for Seminary-administered financial aid. A student who Entry-Level Competencies successfully completes the applicable language course on the third Biblical Languages, Bible Content, and Christian Doctrine attempt may apply for readmission to the M.Div. program. All students admitted to the M.Div. program must demonstrate entry-level competence in the following areas: Old Testament con- Speech tent, New Testament content, Christian doctrine, Biblical Greek, and All applicants must provide transcript evidence of satisfactory Biblical Hebrew. Competence is demonstrated by passing either completion of a college course in the preparation and delivery of the Entry-Level Competence Examinations (ELCEs) in each area or speeches. Although St. Louis-area community colleges and universi- the corresponding pre-seminary courses conducted by Concordia ties offer such courses, trying to take such a course after arriving at Seminary (see schedule below). A passing score of 70 percent is the Seminary may impinge on one’s availability to take the proper required on each of the ELCEs. The Office of Admissions and Ministe- Seminary course load. Therefore, applicants are strongly urged to rial Recruitment will provide information to all applicants regarding take such a course at an institution in their home area.

13 www.csl.edu Non-Degree Applicants All admissions to the M.Div. program are offered subject to the In a limited number of other cases, applicants without a bach- completion of pre-seminary competencies and to the completion elor’s degree may be admitted as non-degree students. The total of all application requirements, e.g., official final transcripts from number of non-degree students is restricted to a maximum of 10 all post-secondary institutions previously attended. A student who percent of the total M.Div. student body; therefore, non-degree continues to have missing items may be prevented from registering admissions are highly competitive. Admission decisions regard- for courses until all requirements are complete. The application ing non-degree applicants for each academic year are made in the deadline for 2011-12 is March 31, 2011. preceding April. In addition to meeting all other admission requirements, non-degree students: Testing 1. Must have reached age 35 by September 1 prior to their Applicants are required to take the Graduate Record Examina- enrollment; tion (General Test), except as follows: 2. Must cite circumstances (age, family, finances, etc.) that in- 1. GRE General Test scores are available that are less than five dicate it is unrealistic to expect them to obtain a bachelor’s years old. degree prior to their enrollment; 2. An applicant already has earned a master’s or doctoral 3. Must have received grades of “C” or better in courses that degree. earned at least 60 semester hours of credit (90 quarter Applicants who are able to use the Internet should contact hours) at an accredited college or university, with the fol- www.gre.org for information concerning test dates and locations lowing minimum numbers of credits in specific areas: and to register for the General Test. Applicants who do not have In- • 12 in English and humanities (composition, communi- ternet access should contact the Office of Admissions and Ministerial cation, journalism, literature, art, drama, music, philoso- Recruitment to obtain a copy of the GRE Bulletin. phy, foreign languages—also Greek and Hebrew); International applicants are required also to present a score • 2 in public speaking; for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and may be • 15 in social sciences (anthropology, economics, educa- required to present a score for the Test of Spoken English (TSE). Both tion, history, political science, psychology, sociology); tests are available via the Internet. Contact www.toefl.org for infor- • 6 in science/mathematics (biology, chemistry, com- mation concerning test dates and locations. Applicants who do not puter science, engineering, mathematics, physical sci- have Internet access should contact the Office of Admissions and ence); and Ministerial Recruitment to obtain a copy of the TOEFL Bulletin. • 25 in electives. When registering for any of the above tests, please indicate that 4. Must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or scores should be reported to the Office of Admissions and Ministe- higher (on a 4.0 scale) for all courses taken, including any rial Recruitment, Concordia Seminary, 801 Seminary Place, St. Louis, for which a grade lower than “C” was received. Missouri 63105. Concordia Seminary’s institution number is 6115. Transfer Applicants Students at accredited theological seminaries who wish to ADMISSIONS STANDARDS AND transfer to Concordia Seminary should ask the director of admissions ADMISSIONS DECISIONS and ministerial recruitment for a transcript evaluation. In consulta- Admissions decisions are based on multiple criteria; each appli- tion with the Admissions Committee, the academic advisor and reg- cant’s overall record is examined in detail. istrar will determine which credits are transferable. Credits used for Academic criteria include an ordinary minimum undergraduate a degree at another school, credits for undergraduate-level courses, GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale), and an ordinary minimum GRE Verbal raw and credits for courses with a grade below “C” are not transferable. score of 400. An applicant will not be declined solely on the basis of In addition to meeting requirements for the M.Div. degree, transfer a non-qualifying GPA or GRE score. In the case of international ap- students ordinarily shall be full-time students for two quarters im- plicants, an ordinary minimum TOEFL raw score of 200 (computer- mediately prior to vicarage and shall spend the entire academic year based test) is required, with an ordinary minimum raw score of 23 prior to graduation in full-time residency. on the Structure/Writing portion of the test. Again, however, an applicant will not be declined solely on the basis of one non-qualifying Application score or measure. Application forms are available from the Office of Admissions Entry-level competencies (ELCEs, see p. 13) are admissions stan- and Ministerial Recruitment. An application is not complete until it dards. Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete as many as includes all of the following: they are able before their application goes to the Admissions Com- mittee. Demonstration of competence in one or more of the areas • Completed Application Form of entry-level competence enhances the application not only by the • Application Fee of $40 demonstration of competence as such, but also by emphasizing the • Official Transcripts from each college/university and seminary applicant’s interest in and commitment to ministerial formation at previously attended Concordia Seminary. • Official Report of Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Scores Additional criteria include the results of the applicant’s back- (see “Testing”) ground check; recommendation from the applicant’s pastor and • Letter of Recommendation from Home Pastor interview report from the synodical district in which the appli- • Interview Report from Home District cant resides. The care and completeness with which an applicant • Protect My Ministry background check prepares the application and responds to its questions also are • Applicants who have graduated from, or attended, a synodical factors—sloppily prepared applications, including incomplete re- college or university within five years prior to enrollment at the sponses, suggest indifference. Seminary also must provide a letter of recommendation from The districts of the Synod have begun to apply increasing scru- that institution’s president. www.csl.edu 14 tiny to the education and other debt balances of pastor and deacon- S118 Systematics IV 3 hours ess candidates from the Synod’s seminaries; consequently, it has S124 Lutheran Confessions I 3 hours become necessary for Concordia Seminary to consider more closely S125 Lutheran Confessions II 3 hours the debt load of its applicants, in order to protect its students from S126 Religious Bodies of America 3 hours the predicament of beginning their ministries with unmanageable S127 World Religions 2 hours debt. Most favorable admissions decisions are offered “subject to” HISTORICAL THEOLOGY 18 hours the presentation of any missing items from the application file, H100 Introduction to Historical Theology 3 hours including final transcripts for students who are completing their H130 The Lutheran Reformation 3 hours H183 The History of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod 3 hours undergraduate degrees while they apply to Concordia Seminary. 1 elective in the area of the Early and Medieval Church 3 hours Any such items must be completed in accordance with announced (see page 86) deadlines, or the offer of admission may be withdrawn. 1 elective in the area of the Early Modern and 3 hours Modern Church (see page 86) Intention to Enroll 1 history elective from any historical period 3 hours An applicant expresses his intention to enroll by submitting a $100 tuition deposit to be received by the Admissions Office no later PRACTICAL THEOLOGY 30 hours P101 Pastoral Ministry 3 hours than 30 days from the date of the applicant’s acceptance letter. Fail- P102 Pastoral Theology 4 hours ure to submit the tuition deposit within 30 days of the date of the P103 Pastor as Counselor to Individuals and Families 3 hours applicant’s acceptance letter will void the Seminary’s offer of admis- P120 Pastor as Educator 3 hours sion, necessitating readmission prior to enrollment. This deposit is P130 Homiletics I 3 hours refundable if the student submits written notice on or before July 15 P131 Homiletics II 3 hours indicating that he desires the Seminary to withdraw his admission. P140 Worship 3 hours P151 Pastoral Leadership 3 hours P160 Theology of Missions 3 hours CURRICULUM AND ACADEMIC ADVISING 1 post-vicarage homiletics elective (see page 91) 2 hours The M.Div. curriculum of Concordia Seminary is under continu- ous review in order that, with suitable revisions, it can prepare men FREE ELECTIVES 18 hours more thoroughly to serve the church of today. The structure of the 6 Three credit hour electives curriculum is depicted in the listing that follows this section. VICARAGE 18 hours The M.Div. curriculum as such is designed so that it ordinarily can be completed in four years (three years of academic residence, one year of vicarage). If a student has not demonstrated entry-level CURRICULAR PRACTICAL TRAINING competence in one or more of the areas listed under “ADMISSION— Curricular practical training functions to provide each student Entry-Level Competencies” (page 19), enrolling in the applicable with the opportunity to observe and practice skills of the pastoral Seminary courses to acquire these competencies can add as much ministry firsthand. To qualify, the experience must be church work or as one additional year of academic residence prior to the vicarage work closely related to the development of the skills of the pastoral year (NOTE: Competency in Bible content and Christian doctrine ministry; it must be supervised by competent professional persons; must be demonstrated before enrolling in any other courses). and it must be evaluated by both the student and the supervisor for To assist students in understanding the curriculum and their the sake of the student’s insight and growth in all areas of personal own progress through it, the academic advisor for Sem I students and professional development. Each student at the Seminary must meets with all first-year M.Div. students in the Fall Quarter. The di- participate in and successfully complete nine quarters of resident rector of academic programming and the registrar are also available field education and a year of vicarage as requirements for the M.Div. for consultation in the first year and in each subsequent year of a degree and the theological diploma. student’s academic residency. Resident Field Education CREDIT DISTRIBUTION—M.DIV. The resident field education program consists of: (1) pre- vicarage and post-vicarage congregational field education, (2) in- EXEGETICAL THEOLOGY 27 hours stitutional field education, (3) cross-cultural field education, and (4) EO101 Hebrew Biblical Readings 2 hours course-related work. EN101 Greek Biblical Readings 2 hours Congregational field education begins with assignment by the E102 Biblical Hermeneutics 3 hours director of resident field education to a congregation in the St. Louis EO105 Exodus and the Torah 3 hours EO106 Psalms and Writings 3 hours area. The student is placed under the supervision of the pastor of EO107 Isaiah and the Prophets 3 hours that particular congregation. The program is designed to give the EN105 The Synoptic Gospels 3 hours student experience with the role and functions of the pastor of a EN106 John and the Catholic Epistles 3 hours congregation. EN107 The Pauline Epistles and Acts 3 hours During his first year of studies, the student completes the in- E109 Seminar in Biblical Theology 2 hours stitutional and cross-cultural modules of resident field education, being assigned to a specific module for a quarter. Each module re- SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY 26 hours quires approximately half of the student’s field education time. The S100 Lutheran Mind 3 hours student will maintain as much Sunday contact as possible with his S115 Systematics I 3 hours S116 Systematics II 3 hours field education congregation. S117 Systematics III 3 hours Resident field education normally should involve a maximum of eight hours per week for first-year students and 10 hours per week

15 www.csl.edu for second-year and post-vicarage students. Participation is limited Missionary Formation Program to Sunday morning and an average of one other time period per The Missionary Formation Program is a mission-related con- week. centration that allows students to be prepared for special service Orientation seminars for the various modules are conducted at in church planting and cross-cultural ministry. This program is the beginning of the academic year. Time spent in orientation counts conducted in cooperation with LCMS World Mission and closely toward meeting resident field education time requirements. Field coordinated with its needs for personnel, both nationally and inter- education also is correlated with courses such as P-101 Pastoral Min- nationally. istry, P-140 Worship, and P-130 Homiletics I. Students apply for admission to the program during their first A student may request assignment to full-time work in a con- or second year of studies at the Seminary and are accepted upon gregation, institution, or camp for eight to 12 weeks during the recommendation by Institute for Mission Studies professors and summer under a qualified supervisor. Various sponsoring agencies after interviews conducted by LCMS World Mission staff. submit placement opportunities through the district presidents of Missionary Formation Program students complete all Seminary The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. A student who applies is as- course requirements before beginning vicarage. Their vicarage edu- signed to such a placement, if available, by the director of resident cation includes the broad range of experiences in pastoral ministry field education. If acceptable comprehensive reports have been sub- that other students receive but within the context of the situation in mitted by the student and the supervisor, the student may request which they will be engaged in church planting or cross-cultural min- to be excused from one of the required quarters of his pre-vicarage istry following the completion of the vicarage. congregational resident field education program. The Missionary Formation Program concentration consists of a series of courses designed to prepare the students for their calling in Vicarage mission, including: 1) a year-long Mission and Ministry Seminar A vicarage “is required of all Seminary students before gradu- (P-462), which includes parish/mission site experiences and seminar ation, ordinarily in the second year before graduation” (2004 Hand- work on campus; 2) courses with special missional focus (P-460, book of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, Bylaw 2.8.1 d). Mission Practice Now; P-471, Missionary Anthropology; and H-455, The vicarage consists of one year (12 months) of in-service History of Missions); and other elective courses chosen individually education, normally in a parish situation. To begin vicarage, a stu- by the students. These courses are available as electives within the dent must have taken all the courses that are specific pre-vicarage general curriculum, and M.Div. students outside the program may requirements (see below). A student may begin vicarage with no participate in these courses. fewer than 65 credits and no more than 93 credits. Most students have about 78 credits when they go on vicarage. A minimum cumulative curriculum grade point average of 2.35 is required to receive a INTERNATIONAL STUDY PROGRAMS vicarage assignment. Any student who seeks to go beyond 93 cred- International Seminary Exchange Programs its or to serve a deferred vicarage (completing all academic course (England, Germany, Brazil, Korea) work requirements before vicarage) should consult with the director Concordia Seminary has established protocols with several of vicarage to discuss requirements for such exceptions. Vicars are partnering seminaries for overseas exchange programs for M.Div. full-time students at Concordia Seminary during the course of the students. These programs are primarily for enrichment; however, vicarage. Periodic reports are made by the student and the supervis- most participants do earn some M.Div. credits by transfer. M.Div. ing pastor to the director of vicarage. A total of 18 credit hours is students are eligible who ordinarily have achieved second-year granted to the student upon successful completion of the vicarage. (34 M.Div. credit hours completed) classification, with a cumula- The following courses are prerequisites for vicarage: tive grade point average of 3.0 or higher. The duration of these exchanges is one academic year (except the Korea site, which is one EN101 EO101 E102 academic quarter). Interested students should contact the coordina- S100 S115 S116 H100 S124 S125 tor for international seminary exchange programs or the registrar for P101 P120 P130 P131 P140 more information. three of the following, with at least one in each Testament:

EO105 EO106 EO107 EN105 EN106 EN107 Jerusalem University College Concordia Seminary is an Associate School in cooperation with Clinical Pastoral Education Jerusalem University College (JUC; formerly the Institute of Holy Clinical pastoral education (CPE) is available on a limited basis Land Studies), which offers unique opportunities for the study of ar- for degree credit in the M.Div. program. CPE is conducted under the chaeology through on-site courses and field expeditions in the Holy direction of a supervisor certified by the Association for Clinical Pas- Land. Up to six credit hours may be earned at JUC and applied to the toral Education and the Seminary’s CPE advisor. M.Div. program. Additional information may be obtained from the Application for CPE is made through the registrar, who determines department of exegetical theology (regarding courses), the director the academic eligibility of the applicant. Students are academically eligi- of financial aid (regarding financial aid), and the registrar (regarding ble after completing all of the courses that are prerequisites for vicarage transfer of credits). and accumulating a minimum of 65 credit hours in the M.Div. program with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher. After a student’s STUDENT STANDING AND CLASSIFICATION academic eligibility has been established, the application must be ap- Standing proved by the Department of Practical Theology. Completion of the M.Div. curriculum within four years requires Although as many as 12 hours of transcript credit may be that a student assume a course load averaging just over 13 credit granted for CPE, no more than six credit hours are applicable to the hours per quarter. A normal course load is four to five courses per M.Div. degree. quarter. www.csl.edu 16 Students enrolled in the M.Div. program are classified as full- performance and to help establish strategies for improvement. Ordi- time students if they are registered for at least nine credit hours. Stu- narily, a student who continues on academic probation for two con- dents must be enrolled in at least five credit hours in order to keep secutive quarters will be dismissed because of academic deficiency. any education loans in deferment. Loads of less than nine hours are not encouraged and may be assumed only after consultation with Withdrawal the director of the M.Div. program. A student who wishes to withdraw from the M.Div. program Students may not register for more than 16 credit hours (12 must consult the director of the M.Div. program before withdrawing hours in the Summer Quarter) without permission of the faculty. A (the director may direct the student to meet also with the dean of student who wishes to register for an overload must apply to the ministerial formation). To withdraw as a student in good standing, faculty, through the director of the M.Div. program, and must carry a the student must have a satisfactory record of conduct and must minimum curriculum GPA of 3.0. have satisfied all obligations to the school (e.g., return all checked- out books to the library, clear accounts with finance and financial Classification aid). Students in the M.Div. program are classified each quarter by the number of curriculum hours earned toward the degree (the 18 Dismissal hours of vicarage credit are not counted in the calculations below): Concordia Seminary retains the authority to dismiss students, but exercises this authority with considerable restraint. 0-33 hours – I-Year 34-77 hours – II-Year 78+ hours – IV-Year GRANTING OF DEGREE The M.Div. degree will be granted on completion of all academic and professional training requirements. ACADEMIC STANDARDS, DISMISSAL, WITHDRAWAL CERTIFICATION AND PLACEMENT Students are expected to maintain the highest level of scholarship of which they are capable. Concordia Seminary assumes that Faculty Certification A student must spend at least one full year at a synodical semi- students are mature enough to determine, with the assistance of nary prior to his placement and serve a vicarage assigned by the available counsel, when activities other than class work are benefi- Board of Assignments of the Synod. Also, in order for a student to cial and when they are detrimental to satisfactory progress. Such be declared qualified for a first call and recommended by the faculty activities include participation in on- or off-campus organizations, for the Office of the Public Ministry, the faculty must be satisfied that and employment. the student will meet all personal, professional, and theological requirements of the office. Satisfactory Progress After the Division of Ministerial Formation has expressed sat- A minimum curriculum grade point average (curriculum GPA) isfaction that the student is ready for the certification process, the of 2.35 is required for satisfactory progress toward the M.Div. de- student enters the certification process. The Director of Certification gree, where satisfactory progress includes, first, eligibility to receive arranges for the student to meet with a faculty team (normally 2 a vicarage assignment, later, eligibility for certification and place- faculty members) for his certification interview. When the faculty ment (first Call) and, finally, eligibility to receive the theological -di team is confident of the student’s readiness, the team recommends ploma and the M.Div. degree. certification to the plenary faculty; students are normally approved by vote of the faculty in plenary session. Academic Probation A student whose curriculum GPA falls below 2.35 or whose grade point average in any quarter (term GPA) falls below 2.00 will Assignment A candidate declared qualified for a first call shall have indi- be placed on academic probation. The probationary status serves as cated complete dedication to the ministry and evidenced a readi- a warning that the student is not making satisfactory progress and, ness for service in the church. He shall receive his first call through unless improvement is achieved, will be subject to dismissal from an assignment by the Council of Presidents acting as the Board of the Seminary. The director of the M.Div. program and/or the dean of Assignments of the Synod. ministerial formation will meet with the student to identify factors which may have contributed to the unsatisfactory academic

17 www.csl.edu Ministerial Formation: Alternate Routes to Pastoral Ministry ALTERNATE ROUTES TO PASTORAL MINISTRY

When a man who aspires to the pastoral office demonstrates Entry-Level Competencies circumstances exceptional enough to warrant that he not be re- Biblical Languages, Bible Content, and Christian Doctrine quired to complete the normative, first professional degree (M.Div.) All students admitted to the Certificate program must demon- program in order to be certified for the office, he may seek admis- strate entry-level competence in the following areas: Old Testament sion to the Seminary in one of the following alternate routes to pas- content, New Testament content, Christian doctrine, and Biblical toral ministry. Greek. Competence is demonstrated by passing either the appli- Like the M.Div. program, these alternate routes seek to further cable Entry-Level Competence Examinations (ELCEs) in each area or the spiritual, academic, and personal development of men to equip the corresponding pre-seminary courses conducted by Concordia them for the holy ministry of Word and Sacraments in The Lutheran Seminary (see schedule below). A passing score of 70 percent is Church—Missouri Synod. Unlike the M.Div. program, these alternate required on each of the ELCEs. The Office of Admissions and Ministe- routes do not lead to either an academic or a professional degree. rial Recruitment will provide information to all applicants regarding Instead, the student who successfully finishes these programs re- administration of the ELCEs. ceives a certificate indicating that a prescribed course of studies has NOTE: The Admissions Committee ordinarily will grant admis- been completed and a theological diploma that certifies eligibility sion to the Certificate program prior to the demonstration of for ordination. competence in these four areas, with the condition that such admission is subject to the demonstration of competence in these CERTIFICATE PROGRAM (RESIDENTIAL) four areas. Consequently, students who have not demonstrated competence in any of the four areas must register for the ap- The Certificate program (residential) is the alternate route most plicable pre-seminary courses before they will be permitted to closely parallel to the M.Div. Students in this program study along- enroll in Certificate courses. side those in the M.Div. program, including the study of the New The Seminary offers the pre-seminary competence courses Testament on the basis of its original language, Greek. The key dif- according to the following schedule: ferences from the M.Div. program are a reduced number of courses Old Testament - Summer Quarter only and Old Testament studies carried out on the basis of the English New Testament - Summer Quarter only language. Christian Doctrine - Summer Quarter only Although the Certificate program itself does not lead to a de- Elementary Greek - Summer and Fall Quarters only gree, some students in this program also qualify for admission to the Master of Arts program in the Graduate School. Please note the following guidelines: Pre-seminary competencies may be demonstrated by passing ADMISSION the ELCEs no more than 12 months prior to the date of beginning Eligibility studies in the Certificate program. Admission to the Certificate program is contingent on the ap- A student ordinarily will be afforded as many as three oppor- plicant’s membership in a congregation of The Lutheran Church— tunities to pass each ELCE. After an unsuccessful attempt to pass an Missouri Synod. Each applicant must meet the criteria of one of the ELCE, an interval of 21 days must pass before another attempt to following categories: pass the same ELCE. This means that fewer attempts will be available a. Men who are graduates of a synodical college/university, to a student as the April 30 deadline approaches. whose names appear on the synodical roster of commissioned min- A student who has passed the Old Testament, New Testament, isters, and who have accumulated at least eight years of successful and Christian Doctrine ELCEs by April 30 may register for one of the experience as commissioned ministers of The Lutheran Church— biblical language classes in the Summer Quarter; Greek is usually Missouri Synod. taken first. b. Men who ordinarily are at least 35 years of age at the time A student who has not passed the Old Testament, New Testa- of application, who ordinarily have accumulated at least 10 years ment, and Christian Doctrine ELCEs by April 30 should register for of significant experience related directly to Word and Sacrament any applicable pre-seminary courses in the Summer Quarter. ministry within The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (elder, lector, A student who is enrolled in Elementary Greek may exceed 12 evangelism caller, Bible class teacher, etc.), and who ordinarily have credit hours only with the permission of the director of academic completed successfully at least 60 semester hours of college-level programming. course work. A student who is enrolled in Elementary Greek may take Cer- tificate courses only with the permission of the director of academic programming. College Preparation Elementary Greek (full course) may be repeated only once. If Applicants to the Certificate program at Concordia Seminary or- a student fails this course the second time, the student will be dis- dinarily must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college missed for academic reasons from the certificate program. Such a or university, with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher student may apply for readmission as a Special Student to attempt (on a 4.0 scale). The degree should represent a broad liberal arts the course a third time and will be authorized to take the course background and must include courses in English composition and at the prevailing audit rate but will not be eligible for Seminary- writing, and speech. It also should include courses in the humani- administered financial aid. A student who successfully completes ties, psychology, social sciences, natural sciences, foreign languages the course on the third attempt may apply for readmission to the (preferably German and/or Latin), and religion. certificate program.

19 www.csl.edu Speech continues to have missing items may be prevented from registering All applicants must provide transcript evidence of satisfactory for courses until all requirements are complete. The application completion of a college course in the preparation and delivery of deadline for 2011-12 is March 31, 2011. speeches. Although St. Louis-area community colleges and universities offer such courses, trying to take such a course after arriving at ADMISSIONS STANDARDS AND the Seminary may impinge on one’s availability to take the proper ADMISSIONS DECISIONS Seminary course load. Therefore, applicants are strongly urged to Admissions decisions are based on multiple criteria; each appli- take such a course at an institution in their home area. cant’s overall record is examined in detail. Academic criteria include an ordinary minimum undergraduate Non-Degree Applicants GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale), and an ordinary minimum GRE Verbal raw In a limited number of other cases, applicants without a bach- score of 400. An applicant will not be declined solely on the basis of elor’s degree may be admitted as non-degree students. The total a non-qualifying GPA or GRE score. In the case of international ap- number of non-degree students is restricted to a maximum of 10 plicants, an ordinary minimum TOEFL raw score of 200 (computer- percent of the total Certificate student body; therefore, non-degree based test) is required, with an ordinary minimum raw score of 23 admissions are highly competitive. Admission decisions regard- on the Structure/Writing portion of the test. Again, however, an ap- ing non-degree applicants for each academic year are made in the plicant will not be declined solely on the basis of one non-qualifying preceding April. In addition to meeting all other admission require- score or measure. ments, non-degree students: Entry-level competencies (ELCEs, see p. 19) are admissions stan- 1. Must have reached age 35 by September 1, prior to their dards. Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete as many as enrollment; they are able before their application goes to the Admissions Com- 2. Must cite circumstances (age, family, finances, etc.) that mittee. Demonstration of competence in one or more of the areas indicate it is unrealistic to expect them to obtain a of entry-level competence enhances the application not only by the bachelor’s degree prior to their enrollment; demonstration of competence as such, but also by emphasizing the 3. Must have received grades of “C” or better in courses that applicant’s interest in and commitment to ministerial formation at earned at least 60 semester hours of credit (90 quarter Concordia Seminary. hours) at an accredited college or university, with the fol- Additional criteria include the results of the applicant’s back- lowing minimum numbers of credits in specific areas: ground check; recommendation from the applicant’s pastor and • 12 in English and humanities (composition, commu- interview report from the synodical district in which the appli- nication, journalism, literature, art, drama, music, cant resides. The care and completeness with which an applicant philosophy, foreign languages—also Greek); prepares the application and responds to its questions also are • 2 in public speaking; factors—sloppily prepared applications, including incomplete re- • 15 in social sciences (anthropology, economics, edu- sponses, suggest indifference. cation, history, political science, psychology, The districts of the Synod have begun to apply increasing scru- sociology); tiny to the education and other debt balances of pastor and deacon- • 6 in science/mathematics (biology, chemistry, ess candidates from the Synod’s seminaries; consequently, it has computer science, engineering, mathematics, become necessary for Concordia Seminary to consider more closely physical science); and the debt load of its applicants, in order to protect its students from • 25 in electives. the predicament of beginning their ministries with unmanageable 4. Must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or debt. higher (on a 4.0 scale) for all courses taken, including any Most favorable admissions decisions are offered “subject to” for which a grade lower than “C” was received. the presentation of any missing items from the application file, including final transcripts for students who are completing their Application undergraduate degrees while they apply to Concordia Seminary. Application forms are available from the Office of Admissions Any such items must be completed in accordance with announced and Ministerial Recruitment. An application is not complete until it deadlines, or the offer of admission may be withdrawn. includes all of the following: • Completed Application Form Intention to Enroll • Application Fee of $40 An applicant expresses his intention to enroll by submitting a • Official Transcripts from each college/university and semi- $100 tuition deposit to be received by the Admissions Office no later nary previously attended than 30 days from the date of the applicant’s acceptance letter. Fail- • Letter of Recommendation from Home Pastor ure to submit the tuition deposit within 30 days of the date of the • Letter of Recommendation from District President applicant’s acceptance letter will void the Seminary’s offer of admis- • Letter(s) of Recommendation from presidents of synodical sion, necessitating readmission prior to enrollment. This deposit is colleges/universities attended refundable if the student submits written notice on or before July 15 • Interview Report from Home District indicating that he desires the Seminary to withdraw his admission. • Protect My Ministry background check CURRICULUM AND ACADEMIC ADVISING All admissions to the Certificate program are offered subject to The curriculum for commissioned ministers requires 101 quar- the completion of pre-seminary competencies and to the comple- ter hours of credit (including vicarage credit), distributed as outlined tion of all application requirements, e.g., official final transcripts from below (excluding the items in brackets); the curriculum for laymen all post-secondary institutions previously attended. A student who over 35 requires 112 quarter hours of credit (including vicarage www.csl.edu 20 credit), distributed as outlined below (including the items in Resident Field Education brackets). The resident field education program consists of: (1) pre-vicar- To assist students in understanding the curriculum and their age, (2) institutional field education, (3) cross-cultural field educa- own progress through it, and because of the time constraints of the tion, and (4) course-related work. program, the registrar or the director of academic programming Congregational field education begins with assignment by the meets with each Certificate program student in advance of registra- director of resident field education to a congregation in the St. Louis tion in order to select courses for the coming term. area. The student is placed under the supervision of the pastor of that particular congregation. The program is designed to give the CREDIT DISTRIBUTION—CERTIFICATE PROGRAM student experience with the role and functions of the pastor of a congregation. EXEGETICAL THEOLOGY 26 hours During his first year of studies, the student completes the in- E700 Art of Interpretation 3 hours stitutional and cross-cultural modules of resident field education, EN101 Greek Biblical Readings 2 hours being assigned to a specific module for a quarter. Each module re- EO707 Introduction to the Old Testament 3 hours quires approximately half of the student’s field education time. The 2 Old Testament 700-level electives 6 hours student will maintain as much Sunday contact as possible with his EN105 The Synoptic Gospels 3 hours field education congregation. EN106 John and the Catholic Epistles 3 hours Resident field education normally should involve a maximum of EN107 The Pauline Epistles and Acts 3 hours eight hours per week for first-year students and 10 hours per week 1 New Testament 400-level elective 3 hours for second-year and post-vicarage students. Participation is limited to Sunday morning and an average of one other time period per SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY 26 hours week. S100 Lutheran Mind 3 hours Orientation seminars for the various modules are conducted at S115 Systematics I 3 hours the beginning of the academic year. Time spent in orientation counts S116 Systematics II 3 hours toward meeting resident field education time requirements. Field S117 Systematics III 3 hours education also is correlated with courses such as P101 Pastoral Minis- S118 Systematics IV 3 hours try, P140 Worship, and P130 Homiletics I. S124 Lutheran Confessions I 3 hours A student may request assignment to full-time work in a con- S125 Lutheran Confessions II 3 hours gregation, institution, or camp for eight to 12 weeks during the S126 Religious Bodies of America 3 hours summer under a qualified supervisor. Various sponsoring agencies S127 World Religions 2 hours submit placement opportunities through the district presidents of HISTORICAL THEOLOGY 9 hours The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. A student who applies is as- [12 hours] signed to such a placement, if available, by the director of resident H100 Introduction to Historical Theology 3 hours field education. If acceptable comprehensive reports have been sub- H130 The Lutheran Reformation 3 hours mitted by the student and the supervisor, the student may request H183 The History of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod 3 hours to be excused from one of the required quarters of his pre-vicarage [1 elective in the area of the Modern Church; [3 hours] congregational resident field education program. see page 86] PRACTICAL THEOLOGY 21 hours Alternate Route Vicarage [27 hours] Satisfactory completion of the Certificate Program (Residential) P101 Pastoral Ministry 3 hours also requires completion of a 12-month vicarage, which follows P102 Pastoral Theology 4 hours the academic residency. A minimum cumulative curriculum grade P103 Pastor as Counselor to Individuals and Families 3 hours point average (GPA) of 2.35 is required to receive a vicarage assign- [P120 Pastor as Educator] [3 hours] ment. Vicars are full-time students of Concordia Seminary during the P130 Homiletics I 3 hours course of the vicarage. Periodic reports are made by the student/ P131 Homiletics II 3 hours vicar and the supervising pastor to the director of vicarage. A total P140 Worship 3 hours of 18 credit hours is granted to the student upon successful comple- [P151 Pastoral Leadership] [3 hours] tion of the vicarage. Homiletics elective (see list on page 91) 2 hours FREE ELECTIVE 3 hours ACADEMIC STANDARDS, DISMISSAL, WITHDRAWAL VICARAGE 18 hours A minimum cumulative curriculum grade point average of 2.0 is required for the academic certificate, but a minimum of 2.35 is CURRICULAR PRACTICAL TRAINING required for certification and conferral of the theological diploma. The same standards and policies apply to students in the Certificate Certificate program students participate in resident field educa- program as to M.Div. students (see page 17). tion (see page 15) and also serve a vicarage (see page 16). Ordinarily, a Certificate program student’s vicarage follows the completion of the student’s resident course work, and the place where he serves CERTIFICATION AND PLACEMENT his vicarage also ordinarily will become the place of his first ordained Faculty Certification ministry. A student must spend at least one full year at a synodical seminary prior to his placement and serve a vicarage assigned by the Board of Assignments of the Synod. Also, in order for a student to

21 www.csl.edu be declared qualified for a first call and recommended by the faculty for the Office of the Public Ministry, the faculty must be satisfied that the student will meet all personal, professional, and theological requirements of the office. After the Division of Ministerial Formation has expressed satisfaction that the student is ready for the certification process, the student enters the certification process. The Director of Certification arranges for the student to meet with a faculty team (normally 2 faculty members) for his certification interview. When the faculty team is confident of the student’s readiness, the team recommends certification to the plenary faculty; all students are approved by vote of the faculty in plenary session.

Assignment A candidate declared qualified for a first call shall have indicated complete dedication to the ministry and evidenced a readiness for service in the church. He shall receive his first call through an assignment by the Council of Presidents acting as the Board of Assignments of the Synod.

www.csl.edu 22 CENTER FOR HISPANIC STUDIES (CHS) CENTRO DE ESTUDIOS HISPANOS (CEH)

Because of the growing need for Lutheran theological educa- Anteriormente conocido como el Instituto Hispano de Te- tion among Hispanics in the United States, the Center for Hispanic ología, el Centro de Estudios Hispanos (CEH) del Seminario Concor- Studies (CHS)—formerly known as the Hispanic Institute of Theol- dia se estableció en 1987 para dar respuesta a la gran necesidad de ogy—was established in 1987. Since Latinos currently comprise the educación teológica luterana entre el pueblo hispano. Ya que hoy fastest-growing ethnic group in the nation, the main mission of CHS, en día la población latina es la más creciente en toda la nación, la now more than ever, is to form future Hispanic lay leaders, com- misión primordial del CEH es, ahora más que nunca, la de formar a missioned deaconesses and ordained ministers for The Lutheran los futuros obreros legos, diaconisas, y ministros ordenados de La Church—Missouri Synod. Instruction is carried out in Spanish and Iglesia Luterana—Sínodo de Missouri. La enseñanza se lleva a cabo considers the rich diversity of Hispanic cultural contexts in theologi- en español y considera la diversidad del contexto cultural hispano cal and pastoral reflection. The Center delivers instruction through en su reflexión teológica y pastoral. El Centro enseña cursos utili- theological education by extension, parttime residential opportuni- zando la educación teológica por extensión, a distancia y residen- ties, and computer-based systems. cial.

PROGRAMS OF STUDY: PROGRAMAS DE ESTUDIOS: I. Entrance (Congregational) Level I. Nivel de Entrada (Congregacional) This level currently includes 10 courses whose overall objective Los cursos de este nivel tienen el propósito de proveer al estu- is to provide laypeople in the local Hispanic congregation with a diante los fundamentos bíblicos de la fe cristiana y las herramientas foundational knowledge of Scripture and of Lutheran theology and para el entendimiento de la centralidad del evangelio en la teología practice. Each course contains lessons that can be delivered by DVD y práctica de la iglesia luterana. Cada curso contiene lecciones or Internet, and includes accompanying manuals and workbooks. displonibles en DVD o por Internet, además de un manual de studio Although each lesson is taught in Spanish, certain courses have y libros de texto correpondientes. Cada lección se imparte en espa- English subtitles. In such courses, the student is able to choose a ñol. Ciertos cursos incluyen subtítulos en inglés. En tales casos, el es- study manual in either Spanish or English. The Entrance Level helps tudiante puede escoger su manual de estudios en español o inglés. students acquire good and fruitful study habits, which often foster Se espera que el estudiante adquiera buenos y fructíferos hábitos de interest in further studies at the Seminary Level. Students who finish estudio que lo motiven a continuar en el Nivel Seminario. Los estu- the 10 courses receive a certificate that will enable them, if so diantes que terminen los 10 cursos recibirán un certificado que los desired, to be considered and recognized as layworkers in the habilitará, si desean, para ser considerados como trabajadores legos church. de la iglesia.

Entrance Level Requirements Requisitos para el Nivel de Entrada 1. Complete an application to the Entrance Level. 1. Llenar la solicitud del Nivel de Entrada. 2. Be a member of the Lutheran Church for at least one year. 2. Ser miembro de la Iglesia Luterana por lo menos un año. 3. Use primarily Spanish in daily life, or work and live among 3. Uso primordial del español en la vida diaria, la iglesia y la Spanish-speaking peoples. comunidad en la que vive. 4. Be an active member in the local congregation. 4. Ser miembro activo de la congregación local. 5. Present a letter of recommendation from the pastor of the 5. Presentar una carta de recomendación del pastor de su congregation. congregación. 6. Completion of high school or its equivalent, and preferably 6. Finalización de estudios secundarios o su equivalente, y si some university studies. es posible de universidad. 7. Read, speak, and write Spanish. 7. Leer, hablar y escribir el español.

Curriculum Cursos: 1. EXE101, People and Events of the Old Testament 1. EXE101, Personajes y Eventos del Antiguo Testamento 2. EXE102, People and Events of the New Testament 2. EXE102, Personajes y Eventos del Nuevo Testamento 3. EXE103, Jesus of Nazareth, My Lord (Life of Christ) 3. EXE103, Jesús de Nazaret, mi Señor (Vida de Cristo) 4. EXE200, Hermeneutics 4. EXE200, Hermenéutica 5. SYS101, We Witness to Our Faith (Christian Doctrine) 5. SYS101, El Testimonio de la Fe (Doctrina Cristiana) 6. HIS101, People and Events of Christian History 6. HIS101, Personajes y Eventos de la Historia Cristiana 7. HIS120, Luther and the Reformation 7. HIS120, Lutero y la Reforma de la Iglesia 8. PRA101, The Bible and the Hispanic Family 8. PRA101, La Biblia y la Familia Hispana 9. PRA200, Music and Worship 9. PRA200, Adoración y Canto 10. PRA220, Methods of Education 10. PRA220, Métodos de Educación

II. SEMINARY LEVEL II. NIVEL SEMINARIO Those who satisfactorily complete the Entrance Level (or its Los egresados del Nivel de Entrada (o su equivalente) podrán equivalent) may submit their application for admission to the presenter su solicitud de ingreso al nivel Seminario. Este es un pro- Seminary Level, which is a Spanish-language part-time residential grama intensive de formación pastoral que se lleva a cabo a tiempo

23 www.csl.edu pastoral formation program of Concordia Seminary. Arrangements parcial en el campus o en centros de extension bajo la tutela profe- are made for the students to come to the Seminary campus or sores con amplia experiencia en Iglesias y comunidades hispanas. to approved regional centers for intensive sessions under faculty El estudiante deberá completar 18 cursos y cumplir con un período who have experience working with Hispanic/Latino churches and de vicariato simultáneo que comenzará el segundo año de estudios communities. The student must complete 18 courses, as well as a formales. El programa se completa aproximadamente en 3 años me- concurrent vicarage that begins in the second year of formal stud- diante un sistema variado de instrucción y metodologías. ies. The program is completed approximately in three years using a diverse system of instruction and methodologies. Requisitos para la Inscripción en el Nivel Seminario 1. Cumplimiento satisfactorio del Nivel de Entrada del Centro Admission Requirements of the Seminary Level o su equivalente. 1. Satisfactory completion of the Entrance Level program of 2. Llenar la solicitud para admisión al Nivel Seminario del Cen the Center or its equivalent. tro de Estudios Hispanos. 2. Completion of an application for admission to the 3. Cumplimiento satisfactorio de una entrevista del estudi Seminary Level program of the Center for Hispanic Studies. ante y su cónyuge con el Director del Centro o su 3. Satisfactory interview of the applicant and spouse with the representante. Director of the Center or his representative. 4. Presentar una nueva carta de recomendación del pastor 4. Submission of a new letter of recommendation from the del estudiante. student’s pastor. 5. Presentar una carta de recomendación del presidente de 5. Submission of a letter of recommendation from the su distrito. District President.

Curriculum Cursos EO705S Exodus and the Torah EO705S Éxodo y el Pentateuco EO707S Isaiah and the Prophets EO707S Isaías y los Profetas EN705S The Synoptic Gospels EN705S Evangelios sinópticos EN706S John and the Catholic Epistles (or EO106S EN706S Juan y las epístolas católicas (o EO106S Salmos Psalms and Writings) y los Escritos) EN707S The Pauline Epistles and Acts EN707S Epístolas paulinas y Hechos S115S Systematics I S115S Sistemática I S116S Systematics II S116S Sistemática II S117S Systematics III S117S Sistemática III S124S Lutheran Confessions I S124S Confesiones luteranas I H130S The Lutheran Reformation H130S La Reforma luterana H458S (P454S) Christianity in Latin America and U.S. H458S (P454S) Cristianismo en el mundo latinoameri Latino Contexts cano e hispanoestadounidense P103S Pastor as Counselor to Individuals and Families P103S Consejería pastoral P130S Homiletics I P130S Homilética I P131S Homiletics II P131S Homilética II P140S Worship P140S Adoración y Liturgia Pastoral track students are also required to take 3 electives in one or Estudiantes al pastorado deberán tomar 3 materias electivas en una any of the following areas of specialization: o cualquiera de las siguientes áreas de especialización:

ELECTIVES ELECTIVAS Theology Teología S100S Lutheran Mind S100S Cosmovisión luterana S125S Lutheran Confessions II S125S Confesiones luteranas II S118S Systematics IV S118S Sistemática IV S410S Holy Spirit S410S El Espíritu Santo Pastoral and missional leadership Liderazgo pastoral y misional P120S Pastor as Educator P120S El pastor como educador P151S Pastoral Leadership P151S Liderazgo pastoral P160S The Theology of Missions P160S Teología de las misiones P461S Missional Leadership P461S Liderazgo Misiona P462S Mission and Ministry Seminar (Church Planting) P462S Seminario de misión (Plantación de iglesias) Family Familia P409S Marriage/Family Pastoral Care and Counseling P409S Consejería matrimonial y de familia P418S Family Ministry P418S Ministerio a la familia P424S Youth Ministry P424S Ministerio a los jóvenes S433S Man and Woman in Christ S433S Hombre y mujer en Cristo *Additional electives not listed may also be offered. *Ocasionalmente se ofrecerán materias electivas que no están en esta lista. www.csl.edu 24 Vicarage Vicariato Since September of 2003, the vicarage requirement com- Desde septiembre de 2003, el requisito del vicariato se ha llevado ponent has been performed concurrently with the Seminary a cabo durante el tiempo de estudios en el Nivel Seminario. Durante el Level studies. During the first year of studies, the name of each primer año de estudios, el nombre del estudiante se presentará ante el student in the Seminary Level will be submitted to the Council of Concilio de Presidentes de La Iglesia Luterana—Sínodo de Missouri para Presidents of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in order to que éste sea asignado al lugar de su vicariato. El vicariato comenzará receive a vicarage assignment. The concurrent vicarage begins durante el seguno año de estudios y continuará hasta que el estudiante during the second year of studies and continues through the re- complete el Nivel Seminario. mainder of a student’s coursework. Certificación y Llamados Certification and Calls Cuando un llamado sea inminente o esté en proceso de ser ob- Once a call is imminent or being actively sought, the stu- tenido, el estudiante requerirá certificación para el ministerio pastoral de dent will require certification for pastoral ministry from the fac- parte de la facultad del Seminario de Concordia una vez que éste com- ulty of Concordia Seminary upon satisfactory completion of the plete satisfactoriamente los cursos, el vicariato y una entrevista teológica course, vicarage, and theological interview requirements of the que se requieren en el Nivel Seminario. El Concilio de Presidentes recibirá Seminary Level. The Council of Presidents will receive the name el nombre del estudiante certificado y lo considerará candidato al oficio of the certified student and consider the candidate for the pas- pastoral. Se espera que la congregación donde el estudiante sirvió como toral office. It is hoped that the candidate will receive a call from vicario le extienda su primer llamado. the congregation in which he served as vicar. III. ESTUDIOS DE DIACONISAS III. DEACONESS STUDIES En el año 2002 el Seminario inició el programa para diaconisas. Hoy In 2002, a deaconess studies program was initiated by Con- en día el Centro ofrece un programa especial diseñado para damas que cordia Seminary. At the same time, plans were undertaken to de- deseen ser certificadas como diaconisas. La estudiante completará 18 velop a non-degree deaconess studies track through the Center materias. Algunas materias se tomarán junto con los seminaristas del for Hispanic Studies. The Center now offers a course of studies Nivel Seminario y otras se enfocarán en la formación de diaconisas. Tanto unique for Latinas. The student must complete 18 courses, which el internado de la diaconisa estudiantil como su asignación al ministe- include some courses taken alongside men preparing for the rio diaconal al final de sus estudios procederán de forma similar a los pastoral ministry and other courses specific to deaconess forma- procesos por los que pasan los estudiantes de ruta alterna al ministerio tion. The process for assigning an internship to deaconess stu- pastoral. dents and for placing deaconess candidates into their office will be carried out in a manner similar to vicarage assignment and Cursos final placement of pastoral candidates. P180S Fundamentos del ministerio diaconal P185S Cuidado espiritual de la mujer Curriculum S433S Hombre y mujer en Cristo P180S Foundations of Deaconess Ministry P185S Spiritual Care of Women Estudiantes al diaconado deberán tomar todos los cursos requeridos S433S Man and Woman in Christ del nivel Seminario con los estudiantes al pastorado con la excepción de los siguientes cursos: P103S, P130S, P131S, and P140S. Deaconess students are required to take all Seminary level Estudiantes al diaconado deberán escoger un curso en el área de fa- courses pastoral track students take with the exception of the milia (P409S o P418S) y otro en el área de misiones (P160S o P462S). Final- following: P103S, P130S, P131S, and P140S. mente, las estudiantes deberán tomar dos materias electivas en una o dos Deaconess students must also choose a course in the area de las áreas de especialización que se ofrecen al nivel Seminario. of Family (P409S or P418S) and another in the area of Missions (P160S or P462S). Finally, they must take two electives in one or IV. PROGRAMA DE MAESTRÍA (M.A.) two of the areas of specialization offered at the Seminary level. En colaboración con la escuela de posgrado del Seminario Concor- dia, estudiantes excelentes del nivel Seminario podrán llenar solicitud de IV. MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.) TRACK ingreso a la maestría y especializarse en el area de misiones, estudios de la In partnership with the Graduate School of Concordia Semi- familia, or teología y cultura. nary, qualified CHS students may also apply to the M.A. program and a major in Hispanic Missions, Hispanic Family Studies, or Para más información acerca de los programas de educación te- Theology and Hispanic Cultures. ológica del Centro, favor de contactarnos al 1-800-677-9833, a nuestro correo electrónico [email protected], o a nuestra página web For more information on the Center’s programs, call www.csl.edu/admissions/academics/center-for-hispanic-studies. 1-800-677-9833, e-mail [email protected], or visit our website at www.csl.edu/admissions/academics/center-for-hispanic-studies.

25 www.csl.edu SPECIFIC MINISTRY PASTOR PROGRAM (SMP)

The Specific Ministry Pastor Program (SMP) exists to train All courses will be taught using the world wide web and so pastoral leaders from existing or planned ministry and/or mission require a good deal of comfort with computers and the internet. contexts. To be eligible to participate in the SMP program a man Students will work with a local pastor-supervisor who will supervise must: their work in ministry as vicars and assist and encourage them in processing course content. • be involved in an existing congregation, ministry or district Interested students should contact the office of the Director approved planned mission start, of Specific Ministry Pastor Program or their district office for further • have demonstrated basic proficiency in Old Testament and information. Application forms are available online. All application New Testament content, Christian doctrine, leading wor- materials are to be sent tom the applicant’s home district for further ship, preaching, Christian witness and teaching the faith to transfer to the Office of Admissions. the satisfaction of his district, • be under the supervision of a regularly ordained pastor of CURRICULUM Synod, The curriculum for the SMP program is always under review. • be in possession of those characteristics ordinarily and Courses are developed to be comparable to offerings in the Master Biblically expected of the pastoral office, of Divinity curriculum. • and he must be nominated by the president of the district in which he will serve – this nomination will accompany Courses the application materials that are sent to the seminary. SMP101 Intro to Pastoral Ministry SMP102 The Master Narrative More details, including criteria, an application form, and other SMP103 Creedal Themes materials are available on the seminary website or by accessing the SMP104 Lutheran Distinctions following link: http://www.csl.edu/apply. SMP105 Means of Grace Upon admission to the Specific Ministry Pastor program the SMP106 Preaching I student is assigned as a vicar in his location of service. After com- SMP107 Teaching the Faith pleting the first level of course work (approximately two years), SMP108 Introduction to Worship certification, and having received a valid and legitimate call, the can- SMP109 Lutheran Confession of Faith didate is eligible for ordination as a Specific Ministry Pastor under SMP110 Scripture and Faith the condition that he will continue his studies to complete the pro- SMP111 Old Testament Theology gram (approximately two additional years). SMP112 New Testament Theology The Specific Ministry Pastor Program is reserved for those who SMP113 Reformation Theology are needed for a specific location/type of ministry and mission. A SMP114 Preaching II Specific Ministry Pastor graduate is limited to serving in the specific SMP115 Biblical Ecclesiology type of ministry for which he has been certified, and must be under SMP116 The Church in Mission the ongoing supervision of a regularly ordained pastor of Synod. SMP117 Pastor as Leader and Theologian Some Specific Ministry Pastor courses may allow for Master of Divin- ity credit in the future.

www.csl.edu 26 ETHNIC IMMIGRANT INSTITUTE OF THEOLOGY (EIIT)

The Ethnic Immigrant Institute of Theology offers a specialized District Endorsement program leading to ordination for men engaged in pastoral mission- The district in which the applicant serves must screen and ary contexts in ethnic immigrant and urban cultures in North recommend the applicant to the program. Applicants must have a America. recommendation from an ordained pastor of the LCMS, their district The EIIT also now offers a program for women in mission and mission executive/facilitator, and their district president. ministry contexts, which leads to commissioning as a deaconess in The district in which the applicant serves, his district president, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Women who seek admission and his congregation must approve and support the ministry con- to the deaconess formation track are encouraged to complete the text in which the applicant will receive his training. entrance-level Leadership Advancement Process (LAP) courses in Old Testament, New Testament, and Christian Doctrine. They may Mentors/Vicarage Supervisors then apply for admission to EIIT—Deaconess Studies. Applicants must be paired with an ordained pastor of the LCMS who will serve as their mentor/vicarage supervisor throughout the ADMISSION course of study. Eligibility Admission to the EIIT program is contingent on the applicant’s CURRICULUM communicant membership in a congregation of The Lutheran This interdisciplinary curriculum will be delivered, taught, and Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS). An applicant is to have been ac- received in the contextual and missional ministry settings in which tively involved as a communicant member in his congregation for each student is at work. It is therefore very specialized and indi- no fewer than two years prior to enrollment. In addition, an appli- vidualized, requiring local mentors to spend significant time with cant must meet the following criteria: their assigned students. Students will be expected to demonstrate • Ordinarily not less than 30 years of age; a working mastery of the material in each course before moving on • Serving in or about to enter a Word and Sacrament min- to the next course. All courses will be taught using the World Wide istry where no seminary-prepared pastor is available and Web and so require a good deal of comfort with computers and the where his presence and ministry are expected both during Internet. and after the completion of the program; • Hold a high school diploma or equivalent. Courses EIIT01 Old Testament Overview Application EIIT02 New Testament Overview Application forms are available from the EIIT office. An applica- EIIT03 Introduction to Christian Doctrine tion is not complete until it includes all of the following: EIIT04 Understanding and Preaching the Word of God I • Completed Application Form EIIT05 Pastoral Ministry I (pastoral students only)* • Application Fee of $40 EIIT06 Lutheran Theology and Practice I: Lutheran • High School Diploma (or equivalent) Foundations • Official Transcripts from each college or university previ- EIIT07 Lutheran Theology and Practice II: Means of ously attended Grace • Letter of Recommendation from Home Pastor EIIT08 Lutheran Theology and Practice III: People of • Letter of Recommendation from the Mission Executive or God/Church and Ministry the Mission and Ministry Facilitator of his Home District EIIT09 Understanding and Preaching the Word of God II • Letter of Recommendation from the District President of (pastoral students only)* his Home District EIIT10 Evangelism and Missions • Interview Report from Home District EIIT11 Church History I (to 1500) • One of the following: EIIT12 Teaching the Faith • Letter from the congregation where he will serve during EIIT13 Church History II (since 1500) and after completion of the program, which indicates their EIIT14 The Church in the World Today approval of his service and their readiness to support his EIIT15 Law and Gospel enrollment and work in EIIT; EIIT16 Pastoral Ministry II (pastoral students only)* or * Deaconess students take the following in place of the noted • Letter from the synodical district that appoints him to his courses: position in the community where he will serve during and after completion of the program, which indicates their EIIT17 Deaconess Foundations (not EIIT05) approval of his service and their readiness to support his EIIT18 Deaconess Seminar II (not EIIT16) enrollment and work in EIIT EIIT19 Deaconess Seminar I (not EIIT09) • Letter of Endorsement from the District President of his Home District • Protect My Ministry background check

27 www.csl.edu VICARAGE, CERTIFICATION, AND PLACEMENT After a student completes the fifth course, a vicarage application from the congregation he is serving will need to be processed through normal channels. (Instructions will be provided at the appropriate time.)

www.csl.edu 28 DEAF INSTITUTE OF THEOLOGY (DIT)

The Deaf Institute of Theology (DIT) offers a specialized pro- District Endorsement gram leading to ordination for men engaged in pastoral missionary The district in which the applicant serves must screen and work within the deaf communities and culture of North America. recommend the applicant to the program. Applicants must have a The DIT also now offers a program for women in mission recommendation from an ordained pastor of the LCMS, their district and ministry within the deaf communities and culture of North mission executive/facilitator, and their district president. America, which leads to commissioning as a deaconess in The Lu- The district in which the applicant serves, his district president, theran Church—Missouri Synod. Women who seek admission to and his congregation must approve and support the ministry con- the deaconess formation track are encouraged to complete the text in which the applicant will receive his training. entrance-level DeafPAH courses in Old Testament, New Testament, and Christian Doctrine. They may then apply for admission to DIT— Mentors/Vicarage Supervisors Deaconess Studies. The format for instruction parallels that of DIT— Applicants must be paired with an ordained pastor of the LCMS Pastoral Studies—all courses are signed and translated to American who will serve as their mentor/vicarage supervisor throughout the Sign Language (ASL). course of study.

ADMISSION CURRICULUM Eligibility This interdisciplinary curriculum will be delivered, taught, and Admission to the DIT program is contingent on the applicant’s received in the contextual and missional ministry settings in which communicant membership in a congregation of The Lutheran each student is at work. It is therefore very specialized and indi- Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS). An applicant is to have been ac- vidualized, requiring local mentors to spend significant time with tively involved as a communicant member in his congregation for their assigned students. Students will be expected to demonstrate a not less than two years prior to enrollment. In addition, an applicant working mastery of the material in each course before moving on to must meet the following criteria: the next course. • Ordinarily not less than 30 years of age; • Serving in or about to enter a Word and Sacrament min- Courses istry where no seminary-prepared pastor is available and EIIT01 Old Testament Overview where his presence and ministry are expected both during EIIT02 New Testament Overview and after the completion of the program; EIIT03 Introduction to Christian Doctrine • Hold a high school diploma or equivalent. EIIT04 Understanding and Preaching the Word of God I EIIT05 Pastoral Ministry I (pastoral students only)* Application EIIT06 Lutheran Theology and Practice I: Lutheran Application forms are available from the DIT office. An applica- Foundations tion is not complete until it includes all of the following: EIIT07 Lutheran Theology and Practice II: Means of • Completed Application Form Grace • Application Fee of $40 EIIT08 Lutheran Theology and Practice III: People of • High School Diploma (or equivalent) God/Church and Ministry • Official Transcripts from each college or university previ- EIIT09 Understanding and Preaching the Word of God II ously attended (pastoral students only)* • Letter of Recommendation from Home Pastor EIIT10 Evangelism and Missions • Letter of Recommendation from the Mission Executive or EIIT11 Church History I (to 1500) the Mission and Ministry Facilitator of his Home District EIIT12 Teaching the Faith • Letter of Recommendation from the District President of EIIT13 Church History II (since 1500) his Home District EIIT14 The Church in the World Today • Interview Report from Home District EIIT15 Law and Gospel • One of the following: EIIT16 Pastoral Ministry II (pastoral students only)* • Letter from the congregation where he will serve during and after completion of the program, which indicates their * Deaconess students take the following in place of the noted approval of his service and their readiness to support his courses: enrollment and work in DIT; EIIT17 Deaconess Foundations (not EIIT05) or EIIT18 Deaconess Seminar II (not EIIT16) EIIT19 Deaconess Seminar I (not EIIT09) • Letter from the synodical district that appoints him to his position in the community where he will serve during and after completion of the program, which indicates their VICARAGE, CERTIFICATION, AND PLACEMENT approval of his service and their readiness to support his After a student completes EIIT05, a vicarage application from enrollment and work in DIT the congregation he is serving will need to be processed through • Letter of Endorsement from the District President of his normal channels. (Instructions will be provided at the appropriate Home District time.) • Protect My Ministry background check

29 www.csl.edu CROSS-CULTURAL MINISTRY CENTER (CCMC)

The Cross-Cultural Ministry Center (CCMC) has been estab- Theology and Culture Emphasis, of Concordia University, lished by Concordia University, Irvine, California, in conjunction Irvine, with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. with Concordia Seminary and with the Pacific Southwest District of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, in order to provide directed CERTIFICATION AND PLACEMENT preparation for ordained ministry to men who will serve in the so- Certification ciocultural contexts of specific ethnic populations and multicultural In addition to the academic requirements indicated above, suc- communities. cessful completion of the CCMC program requires: • Endorsement by the Pastor Certification Committee at ADMISSION Concordia University, Irvine; Admission to the CCMC program requires simultaneous admis- • Certification by the Faculty of Concordia Seminary, sion to the Master of Arts, Theology and Culture Emphasis program St. Louis. of Concordia University, Irvine. Placement CURRICULUM Upon completion of the program and certification by the fac- Successful completion of the academic elements of the CCMC ulty and upon completion of call documents by the congregation program requires the following: and district, it is expected that the candidate will be placed as a pas- • Demonstrated Proficiency in Biblical Greek; tor where he has served as vicar. • Demonstrated Proficiency in a Modern Foreign Language (ordinarily the language of the ministry context in which CONTACT INFORMATION the student will serve); For more information about the CCMC program, contact Rev. • Satisfactory Completion of the Pastor Certification Courses Gregory Seltz, Director, CCMC, Concordia University, 1530 Concordia designated and accredited by Concordia Seminary, West, Irvine CA 92612-3299; 949-854-8002, ext. 1786; fax: 949-854- St. Louis, with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above; 6864; e-mail: [email protected]. • Satisfactory Performance in the CCMC Vicarage Program (passing grades in each of eight segments); • Satisfactory Completion of the Master of Arts degree,

www.csl.edu 30 Deaconess Formation: Master of Arts in Deaconess Studies DEACONESS STUDIES

PURPOSE Competence Examinations (ELCEs) by May 31 or the corresponding Deaconess Studies at Concordia Seminary is designed for Chris- preparatory courses. The Admissions Department will provide infor- tian women who seek to further their knowledge of theology and its mation to all applicants regarding administration of the ELCEs. ministry and diaconal applications so they can serve in a congregation or institution of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) The following standards apply to the ECLEs: as a deaconess. There are five paths of study which Concordia • ELCEs may be taken up to 12 months prior to the date of Seminary offers, which lead to certification as a Minister of Religion- beginning Deaconess Studies. Commissioned, Deaconess, in the LCMS. The two residential paths • A student ordinarily will be afforded as many as three are described below. Three other paths are available, via distance opportunities to pass each ELCE. After an unsuccessful and extension education, from the Ethnic Immigrant Institute of attempt to pass an ELCE, an interval of 21 days must pass Theology (EIIT), the Center for Hispanic Studies (CHS), and the Deaf before another attempt to pass the same ELCE. This means Institute of Theology (DIT). that fewer attempts will be available to a student as the May 31 deadline approaches. M.A. in Deaconess Studies • A student who has passed the Old Testament, New Testa- Students studying for the M.A. in Deaconess Studies acquire ment, and Christian Doctrine ELCEs by May 31 may register a general competence in the study of theological studies and the for one of the biblical language classes in the Summer practice of diaconal ministry. No major or minor areas are required Quarter; Greek is usually taken first. but there are ample opportunities to specialize in specific areas. • A student who has not passed the Old Testament, New Certification is granted to students who fulfill the program require- Testament, and Christian Doctrine ELCEs by May 31 should ments, which include 54 hours of academic study inclusive of resi- register for any applicable preseminary courses in the dent field education and internship, and display competence and Summer Quarter. fitness for diaconal ministry. The M.A. in Deaconess Studies is a first professional degree. Application Application forms are available from the Admissions Office and Graduate School M.A. with Deaconess Certification online at www.csl.edu. The application deadline is March 31. An Women seeking certification as a deaconess may also apply to application is not complete until it includes all of the following: the Graduate School during their second year of their diaconal stud- • Application ies and, upon acceptance, expand their program requirements by • Background check (“Protect My Ministry” background choosing a major in practical, systematic, or exegetical theology in a check initiated through Admissions) 60-hour degree program. The requirements of the Graduate School • $40 fee M.A. are to be fulfilled in addition to resident field education and • Official transcripts (note: if you have not finished college, internship. we still need a preliminary transcript but also the final transcript after completion.) • Pastor’s letter of recommendation ADMISSION • District Interview Committee (or equivalent) report Eligibility • GRE scores Admission to Deaconess Studies ordinarily is contingent on the • CUS president’s recommendation or other academic student’s membership in a congregation of The Lutheran Church— reference Missouri Synod or of a church body in fellowship with the Synod. • Current photograph. An applicant is to have been involved actively as a communicant member in a Lutheran congregation for not less than two years prior Students for whom English is a second language also must sub- to enrollment. mit an official report of TOEFL scores and a brief theological essay in English. The ordinary minimum overall TOEFL score (computer- College Preparation based test) is 200. Applicants whose competency in English is weak Applicants to Deaconess Studies ordinarily must possess a may be required to do extra work in this area before beginning stud- bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with ies in the program. a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale). Completed FAFSA forms must be updated and all Financial Aid The degree should represent a broad liberal arts background and forms filed by April 5. For online information, go to www.csl.edu, se- should include courses in English composition, writing, and speech. lect “Student Services,” and then select “Financial Assistance.” It also should include courses in the humanities, psychology, social sciences, natural sciences, and religion. Applicants also may find it CURRICULUM helpful to take at least one foreign language. General Requirements The M.A. in Deaconess Studies is designed to prepare women Entry-Level Competencies to serve the church of today in competent diaconal ministry. The All students admitted to Deaconess Studies must demonstrate curriculum requires 54 quarter hours of credit, distributed as out- entry-level competence in the following areas: Old Testament con- lined below. The curriculum is designed so that ordinarily it can be tent, New Testament content, and basic Christian doctrine. Compe- completed in three years, including the internship. tence is demonstrated by passing either the applicable Entry-Level www.csl.edu 32 CREDIT DISTRIBUTION—DEACONESS STUDIES Satisfactory Progress A minimum curriculum grade point average (curriculum GPA) EXEGETICAL THEOLOGY 5 hours of 2.35 is required for satisfactory progress toward the M.A. in Dea- E102 Biblical Hermeneutics 3 hours coness Studies degree, where satisfactory progress includes, first, E109 Biblical Theology 2 hours eligibility to receive a vicarage assignment, later, eligibility for certification and placement (first Call) and, finally, eligibility to receive the SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY 12 hours theological diploma and the M.A. in Deaconess Studies degree. S100 Lutheran Mind 3 hours S124 Lutheran Confessions I 3 hours Academic Probation S125 Lutheran Confessions II 3 hours A student whose curriculum GPA falls below 2.35 or whose S444 Theological Ethics 3 hours grade point average in any quarter (term GPA) falls below 2.00 will be placed on academic probation. The probationary status serves as HISTORICAL THEOLOGY 6 hours a warning that the student is not making satisfactory progress and, H100 Introduction to Historical Theology 3 hours unless improvement is achieved, will be subject to dismissal from Hxxx elective in historical theology 3 hours the Seminary. The director of the deaconess studies program and/ or the dean of ministerial formation will meet with the student to identify factors which may have contributed to the unsatisfactory PRACTICAL THEOLOGY 12 hours academic performance and to help establish strategies for improve- P180 Foundations of Deaconess Ministry 3 hours ment. A student who continues on academic probation for two con- P185 Spiritual Care of Women 3 hours secutive quarters may be dismissed because of academic deficiency. P467 Theology of Compassion & Human Care 3 hours P103 Pastor as Counselor NOTE: The director of financial aid is notified when students are or placed on academic probation, and there may be financial aid con- P120 Pastor as Educator 3 hours sequences (for example, reduction of grants, limits on new education loan disbursements). Students who are placed on academic DEACONESS SPECIFIC COURSES 7 hours probation will be directed to meet with the director of financial aid. DC300 Internship 6 hours DC203 Post-Internship Seminar 1 hour Withdrawal A student who wishes to withdraw from the deaconess stud- FREE ELECTIVES 12 hours ies program must consult the director of the deaconess studies program before withdrawing (the director may direct the student to CURRICULAR PRACTICAL TRAINING meet also with the dean of ministerial formation). To withdraw as a Resident Field Education student in good standing, the student must have a satisfactory re- Each deaconess student will participate for four hours per week cord of conduct and must have satisfied all obligations to the school during six academic quarters in Resident Field Education (RFE). As- (e.g., return all checked-out books to the library, clear accounts with signments will be made in congregational and institutional ministry finance and financial aid). settings in order to develop diaconal skills under the supervision of an experienced pastor or deaconess. Submission of regular reports Dismissal by the student and the supervisor are required elements for satisfac- Concordia Seminary retains the authority to dismiss students, tory performance of field education assignments. but exercises this authority with considerable restraint.

Internship GRANTING OF DEGREE A 12-month internship is required of all deaconess students. The Master of Arts in Deaconess Studies will be conferred upon The internship ordinarily follows the completion of all class work satisfactory completion of all academic and professional training and field education requirements. requirements. DC203 Deaconess Seminar III is a post-internship required seminar. CERTIFICATION AND PLACEMENT Upon certification by the faculty of Concordia Seminary as qual- ACADEMIC STANDARDS ified for a first call as a deaconess, the deaconess candidate indicates Students are expected to maintain the highest level of scholar- her dedication to deaconess ministry and readiness to accept an ship of which they are capable. Concordia Seminary assumes that assignment in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. The Commit- students are mature enough to determine, with the assistance of tee for the Placement of Commissioned Ministers and the Director of available counsel, when activities other than class work are benefi- Placement of Concordia Seminary will cooperate to identify a posi- cial and when they are detrimental to satisfactory progress. Such tion into which the candidate shall be placed in her first call by the activities include participation in on- or off-campus organizations, Council of Presidents of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. and employment.

33 www.csl.edu Advanced Pastoral Leadership: Doctor of Ministry DOCTOR OF MINISTRY PROGRAM

PURPOSE action as these apply to the student’s context of The Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) degree is the highest profes- ministry. sional degree in ministry and is distinctly different from the aca- 4. The student must maintain a cumulative curriculum grade demic degrees of the graduate school. It is intended to equip men point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Individual in the parish and chaplaincy ministry for a higher level of compe- seminars and courses will be credited toward degree tence in the practice of pastoral ministry. requirements only with a grade of B- or better. 5. No more than 18 hours may be earned in a year PREREQUISITES AND ADMISSION (September through August), except by special permission For admission to the program the applicant ordinarily will have from the Doctor of Ministry Committee. an M.Div. degree (ordinarily with a cumulative grade point average 6. A maximum of 24 hours of a student’s program may be of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale) from an accredited theological insti- gained through a combination of independent study, tution equivalent to that offered by Concordia Seminary. The ap- transfer credit, and extension or wrap-around courses of plicant ordinarily should have five years of experience in the parish Concordia Seminary. Of the 24 hours, a maximum of 3 or related ministry following reception of the M.Div. degree. He is to hours may be earned through independent study, a exhibit professional competence that is above average, as attested maximum of 9 hours may be transferred from other by evaluations from his peers. graduate programs approved by the director of the D.Min. A completed application form must be sent to the director of program, a maximum of 18 hours may be transferred from the D.Min. program. It is available from the D.Min. office or from the the Joint Military Education program (JPME Phase 1) into Seminary website at www.csl.edu/apply. The student will prepare the Military Chaplaincy concentration only, and a a five-page statement covering his professional experience and his maximum of 18 hours may be earned through seminary personal goals in the D.Min. program and also will provide a state- extension/wrap-around courses. ment from his congregation or agency approving his enrollment in 7. Candidates must take DM-995 Project Research and the D.Min. program. He will secure professional references from four Writing before submitting a proposal for the major applied evaluators (identified on the application form). Official transcripts project. from each seminary previously attended and a $50 application fee 8. The topic for the major applied project, approved by the are to be submitted before the application can be acted on. project advisor using a form obtained from the director of the D.Min. program, must be submitted to the director at REQUIREMENTS least six months before the degree is to be awarded. The candidate registers for the project following the approval 1. Guidance for the student’s course of study is offered of the topic by the D.Min. Committee. through a required ten-hour orientation, normally taken 9. The semi-final draft of the major applied project must be during one of his first sessions on campus. No academic submitted to the advisor and reader by the following credit is granted for this orientation. deadlines: March 1 for May graduation, June 1 for August 2. An opportunity to learn biblical Hebrew is available to graduation, September 1 for November graduation, students who have not learned Hebrew previously. Such December 1 for February graduation. students must complete the Hebrew requirement before 10. The candidate must defend his major applied project at an registering for an exegetical class. oral examination before final approval. 3. The student must earn a total of 54 credit hours, which 11. The final approved version of the major applied project includes the 6 hours for a major applied project. 48 hours must be submitted to the advisor and director by the are selected from a schedule of seminars (6 credit hours following deadlines: May 1 for May graduation, August 1 each) and courses (3 credit hours each). Seminars and for August graduation, November 1 for November courses, taught in intensive terms, require the student to graduation, February 1 for February graduation. be absent from his parish or other ministry for short 12. All requirements ordinarily must be completed in six years. periods of time. Seminars and courses have three parts: Extension of this time limit may be requested, utilizing the a. The Pre-residency Period. During this time period the appropriate form, but is not automatically granted by the student completes reading assignments (approxi- Doctor of Ministry Committee. mately 3,000 pages for a seminar and 1,500 pages for a course) and written reaction/reflection papers which are due at the beginning of the classroom CURRICULUM session. The Doctor of Ministry curriculum entails core courses, concen- b. The Residency Period. This is a two week classroom tration classes, free electives, and work on the major applied project. experience on campus. Seminars meet for 3.5 hours Students are required to take three core courses, totaling nine credit ordinarily in the morning and courses for 1.75 hours hours. These are in the disciplines of exegetical, systematic, and his- ordinarily in the afternoon. torical theology, which provide students with a review of the state c. The Post-residency Period. This covers the ten weeks of each discipline and an analysis of contemporary issues relevant to following the residency period and provides time for the discipline. the completion of an assigned term paper or project Students have four curriculum options: the general pastoral which draws upon the readings and classroom inter ministry concentration, the homiletics concentration, the missional

35 www.csl.edu leadership concentration, and the military chaplaincy concentration. project. The project is designed to incorporate meaningful research, Each concentration requires 24 credit hours selected from class of- reading, and insights from class work, and to build a bridge between ferings approved for that area of concentration. the doctrinal and practical aspects of the ministry under consider- The student is allowed up to 12 credit hours of free electives. ation. The congregation or agency participates in the process. Any course or seminar offered (except for those that are required for the student’s program of study) may qualify as a free elective. CREDITS Students must also complete a major applied project, which is Credits for D.Min. seminars and courses are not equivalent to the final step in the curriculum process. Having successfully com- credits for courses in the graduate school. Thus credits are not trans- pleted the orientation, two seminars, and two courses, a student ferable from the D.Min. program to the S.T.M. or Ph.D. programs. may seek degree candidacy status by applying to the D.Min. Com- mittee. Upon approval of candidacy, the student is eligible to work FINANCIAL AID on his major applied project. He is required to take a course in Significant financial assistance for tuition is available for all research methodology and project design before submitting a pro- D.Min. students. A description of anticipated expenses is available posal for the major applied project to the D.Min. Committee. With from the D.Min. office to assist in planning one’s academic program. the committee’s approval he may begin to undertake writing his

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37 GRADUATE SCHOOL

BACKGROUND II. Within the framework of their respective programs (M.A., Concordia Seminary’s Graduate School, known prior to 1998 S.T.M., or Ph.D.) and in terms of understanding, skills, and at- as the School for Graduate Studies, traces its origins to a resolution titudes, students in the Graduate School pursue the following of the 1920 Detroit convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri objectives: Synod (LCMS), which was implemented with the introduction of A. Understanding graduate courses in theology in the fall of 1922. Since that time, 1. To develop a greater awareness of the comprehensive except for the years 1931 to 1937, when a depression economy dic- nature and the scope of Christian theology—a disci- tated temporary suspension of its operation, the Graduate School pline both related to and different from academic has served the Synod and the church-at-large by contributing to the disciplines: advanced theological training of pastors, teachers, and laity. In 1954, a. As a proper field for further academic the Graduate School was designated also as a research center for specialization; the LCMS. b. As the continuing task of the Christian Initially, only course work leading to the degree of Master of community in light of its total heritage; and Sacred Theology (S.T.M.) was offered, but in 1944, the Doctor of c. As the responsibility of trained and qualified Theology (Th.D.) program was added. In 1956, graduate offerings individuals in the service of the Christian were expanded further to include programs leading to the degree of community. Master of Arts in Religion (M.A.R.), which was changed in 1989 to the 2. To develop a greater understanding of the various degree of Master of Arts (M.A.). In 1998, the nomenclature for the theological disciplines and how they relate to each doctorate was changed to Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) other. 3. To develop an understanding of current concerns PURPOSE and emphases in the total academic and ecclesiastical The degrees offered by the Graduate School are configured community. to support the Mission Statement of Concordia Seminary, viz., to 4. To develop a greater understanding of the nature provide for the church and, through the church, for the world, both of theological concepts and the function of theologi- clergy and lay scholars of the highest level of competence, to bear cal formulations in the life of a Christian community. witness to the truth and to the Gospel of God. Development of and 5. To develop an understanding of the emphases and modifications to any programs are designed to further the mission concerns expressed in the theological traditions of detailed by this statement. the Christian church, with special reference to The The motto of the Graduate School is “Addressing Contempo- Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. rary Issues with the Historic Christian Faith.” Therefore, the Graduate a. On the M.A. level, stress is laid primarily on School of Concordia Seminary does not provide secular programs general comprehension of Biblical and of learning that attempt to consider problems and issues in a purely doctrinal theology. humanistic way, unrelated to the revelation of God, the Gospel, and b. The S.T.M. program is directed toward the the Christian faith. Rather, the Graduate School offers its students development of special competence in one opportunities to grow in their abilities to apply rigorous scholarship area of a theological discipline as that area to contemporary issues within the context of creedal Christianity as relates specifically to the discipline as a whole it has been confessed throughout the ages. The requirements of the and generally to the disciplines. particular degree and the student’s area of interest will orient these c. The Ph.D. program is directed toward specializa- opportunities to consideration of Biblical evidence, confessional tion in one area of a theological discipline evidence, systematic theological deliberations, historical theological as that area relates specifically to the discipline developments, or practical theological considerations. as a whole and generally to the disciplines. B. Skills I. The Graduate School functions: 1. To develop greater ability for independent inquiry in A. To give qualified Seminary graduates, pastors, and lay theological questions. men and women an opportunity to acquire the content 2. To master the bibliographical resources required for and method of theological scholarship, under the guid- research. ance of a faculty motivated by reverence for the Scriptures 3. To develop increasing skill in applying responsible as the Word of God and loyalty to the Lutheran methods to research. Confessions; 4. To develop increasing ability in articulating and B. To provide the opportunity for qualified individuals to communicating the results of theological research. acquire advanced credits and degrees in theology or 5. To develop the ability to discover, and apply to religion for increased effectiveness in their professional current situations and problems, new relationships activities; among theological concepts and formulations. C. To serve as an instrument in developing effective leader- C. Attitudes ship for the church in doctrine and practice; and 1. To grow in gratitude for God’s self-disclosure in the D. To serve as a theological research center for The Lutheran Scriptures and for the Holy Spirit’s continuing Church—Missouri Synod. guidance of the church’s worship, proclamation, and instruction through the centuries. www.csl.edu 38 2. To develop a more humble submission to the authority of b. Basically qualified the divine revelation. c. Unqualified and declined 3. To develop an increasing sense of responsibility for 2. To develop a greater understanding of the various retaining and transmitting the heritage of truth committed theological disciplines and how they relate to each to the church. other. 4. To strengthen the willingness to serve the church both in 3. That department will judge on the possibility of its general and its specialized tasks. accepting new students into the doctoral program 5. To develop a stronger sense of loyalty to the traditions of and will report its judgment to the director of the the Lutheran church as they are found in its Confessions Graduate School. Key will be the availability of an ap (applicable in the case of Lutheran students only). propriate Doktorvater. Normally, unless the department rules otherwise, each doctoral supervisor Especially suited to study in the Graduate School of Concordia should have no more than three active students Seminary is the student whose commitment is in keeping with the at any one time. motto of the Graduate School (“Addressing Contemporary Issues 4. The department may, for various reasons (e.g., man- with the Historic Christian Faith”), whose goal is the application of power), recommend that the applicant consider rigorous scholarship to contemporary issues within the context of another department in which to undertake doctoral creedal Christianity as it has been confessed throughout the ages for work. the sake of engaging and advancing the “Great Tradition.” Graduate 5. Certain entry-level work also may be required of the students need not be Lutherans or members of The Lutheran incoming student as deemed necessary by either the Church—Missouri Synod, but they will be exposed to and chal- ASC or the department. lenged to interact with the insights and approaches of evangelical Lutheran theology. Full-Time/Good-Standing Status Students studying less than half-time will be in repayment sta- STUDENT STATUS tus of student loans. International students also must maintain full- Application time status as a condition of their class F-1 visa. Specific conditions To enter one of the Graduate School degree programs, the for full-time status are described in each degree program section student must fill out the appropriate application form (forms are that follows. Students must also submit intention-to-register forms available at www.csl.edu/apply) and submit it along with the other each quarter in order to remain in good standing. Any student who materials required (as listed on the form) to the Graduate School. It fails to register for two subsequent quarters or fails to demonstrate should be noted that requirements differ, depending upon whether academic progress for two successive academic years will be retired or not the applicant is a graduate of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. from the program.

I. Deadlines Preparation Fee Applications are considered by the Advanced Studies Commit- The specific conditions for full-time status listed in each degree tee (ASC) at set times throughout the year. All application program include provisions for registering for and paying a prepara- materials must be received by the deadline in order for an tion fee in order to maintain status. Authorization to register for and applicant to be considered for admission. Note that there are pay the preparation fee presupposes that a student will be engaged different dates/deadlines for each degree (see degree program full time in activities relevant to the completion of his or her degree descriptions for deadlines for each program). program. It presupposes that a student will not be employed for II. General Procedures more than 20 hours per week. A. All applications presenting adequate qualifications for acceptance are considered by the ASC and are approved Credit, Course Load, and Employment or declined by it. Students in the Graduate School may not register for an “over- B. All applications are considered in their totality. It should be load” without the permission of the director of the Graduate School. noted that a student who meets stated requirements is The director’s permission also is required for any plan to be inactive not in any way assured of admission. in any program of the Graduate School. Full-time students in the C. Neither grade point average nor GRE scores are the sole Graduate School may not be gainfully employed for more than 20 consideration. It should be noted, however, that a grade hours per week. Course work older than seven years may not be point average below the minimum standard or GRE scores counted for credit toward a degree of the Graduate School unless below the 50th percentile constitute sufficient cause for reviewed and approved for this by the Advanced Studies declining admission to any of the graduate programs. Committee. Scores more than five years old may not be submitted for consideration. EXAMINATIONS D. The procedure for the acceptance of Ph.D. students is Language Proficiency more complex than that for the other degrees. The To demonstrate proficiency in the Biblical languages, Latin, and following is the regular procedure: modern foreign languages, students must pass courses or examina- 1. The ASC will rule on the general qualifications of all tions administered by the director of the Graduate School. Profi- applicants. All will be placed into one of three ciency in such languages may be demonstrated also by transcript categories: credit, as approved by the director of the Graduate School. a. Highly qualified and highly recommended

39 www.csl.edu Retaking Examinations STUDENT LIFE Language proficiency examinations, qualifying examinations, Housing and other graduate examinations may be taken no more than twice. Dormitory housing for single male students residing on cam- Any student who twice fails a language proficiency, qualifying, pus is normally not a problem, provided that the student makes entry-level competency or comprehensive exam will be dismissed a request to the Office of Residential Services in a timely manner. from the program. Five apartments have been reserved for single women in programs of the Graduate School. On-campus housing for married graduate THESES, EXAMS, AND DISSERTATIONS students is available upon approval of application to Residential Original Registration Services. The relocation specialist in the Admissions Office has ex- Registration for the M.A. thesis, S.T.M. thesis or M.A. or S.T.M. tensive listings of affordable housing throughout St. Louis. exam preparation shall be valid for one calendar year (four quarters, including the summer). Registration for the Ph.D. comprehensive Information exam preparation shall be valid for two quarters (including the sum- The Graduate School seeks to keep graduate students informed mer, only if an exam is taken in the summer). Registration for the at all times of developments in their programs, dates of examina- Doctor’s dissertation shall take place on a quarterly basis for two tions, and deadlines for the submission of materials, as well as to calendar years (eight quarters, including the summers). provide news that may be of general interest. Several outlets for this exist, including Daily Announcements, e-mail notifications sent to Renewal/Extension CSL student accounts, the Graduate Studies Bulletin, and the Gradu- When a student’s original registration period expires, an exten- ate School section of the Seminary’s Portal site. sion fee will be assessed quarterly until the written project or examinations, as applicable, have been completed, as certified by the Orientation Sessions director of the Graduate School. Specific meetings designed to inform graduate students will be held on a regular basis. The first and primary of these occurs during CONFERRAL OF DEGREES the orientation week before the beginning of the academic year (a Intention to Graduate brochure with a detailed schedule for orientation week is included Graduation is possible in any quarter. The formal conferring in a package of registration materials sent to those graduate stu- of a diploma, however, takes place only once per year, at the May dents who are anticipated to be present in the Fall Quarter). All new graduation and commencement exercises. The exact date for this is students are especially expected to attend this general orientation published in the current Academic Catalog. week meeting. In addition, a session will be held to orient students to the library, its holdings, and the services of its staff during the Participation in Commencement orientation week. Again, all new students are expected to take ad- vantage of this session. Graduate students who are receiving degrees ordinarily are expected to attend the exercises at which their degrees will be awarded. Graduate Studies Bulletin A source of additional and essential information is the Gradu- Relationship of Academic Degree and Church Place- ate Studies Bulletin. The Bulletin is published in the fall, winter, and ment spring of each year and contains specific information on programs and reports on faculty doings that are of interest to graduate stu- Successful completion of a degree program in the Graduate dents, as well as other matters of interest to students and faculty School does not constitute recommendation toward placement in alike. a professional church position in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Approval of a student’s thesis/dissertation does not neces- sarily imply agreement with the student’s argumentation or conclu- Web pages and E-mail sions. The web pages for the Graduate School post announcements and make available forms and information needed by students. The FINANCIAL AID Graduate School also manages an e-mail distribution list for the purpose of keeping students informed by means of their CSL student Basic Funding accounts. Each degree has its own arrangements for basic financial aid. Aid is given to all students who qualify, whether members of The Social Aspects Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod or not. Application forms must The social life of graduate students is extremely important, be filled out each school year for basic financial aid to be awarded for they are part of a community of thinkers with like interests, and and must be submitted before the deadline specified by the director they seek to grow in their ability to relate to those fellow scholars of financial aid. on both an academic and personal level. Regular get-togethers are scheduled for the discussion of issues, topics, and current student Additional Scholarships and Fellowships projects. Especially important in this regard is the interaction with A number of additional financial aid opportunities may be avail- visiting scholars who may be either teaching or presenting a public able to S.T.M. and Ph.D. students. Information can be obtained from lecture on the campus. By such interaction, students become com- the Graduate School section of the Seminary’s Portal site. fortable with authorities in various disciplines with whom they will one day become peers.

www.csl.edu 40 Worship Concluding General Considerations As noted above, the motto of Concordia Seminary’s Gradu- Graduate students are, in large measure, subject to the same ate School is “Addressing Contemporary Issues with the Historic rules and regulations as are M.Div. students while they study at Con- Christian Faith.” Congruent with this motto is a commitment of the cordia Seminary. Basic information about campus life is available in Graduate School to encourage students to worship our good and the Concordia Seminary Student Handbook. The academic policies gracious God on a regular basis in a local congregation. Daily cha- and procedures of the Graduate School are to be found in the Aca- pel services also are conducted Monday through Friday, whenever demic Catalog and on the Graduate School Portal site. All requests classes are in session. for permissions regarding the academic policies and procedures of the Graduate School should be made to its director.

41 www.csl.edu MASTER OF ARTS

PURPOSE final time or attempt to successfully complete the associated pre- The purpose of studying for the degree of Master of Arts (M.A.) seminary course during the summer term preceding matriculation is to acquire a general competence in biblical and doctrinal theol- (but may not do both). ogy, including a major in one area of theology. A student who completes the M.A. program may apply for admission to the Ph.D. GENERAL ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS program. M.A. students may take many of the same courses taken by the The Master of Arts is designed for both clergy and laity. It is es- Master of Divinity (M.Div.) students. It is therefore important to reg- pecially helpful for Christian men and women who seek to further ister at the correct time in order to ensure a place in desired courses. their knowledge of theology, so that they may give appropriate M.A. students may go to the Office of the Graduate School for advice leadership in their congregations and communities. M.A. students on selecting appropriate courses. choose a major and minor from the following four options: exegeti- 1. Students must complete at least 60 quarter hours of credit cal theology, historical theology, practical theology, and systematic with a cumulative curriculum grade point average of 3.0 or theology. The students also will have the opportunity to take addi- higher. Graduates of a theological seminary must tional courses outside of the major and minor areas. For guidance in complete at least 36 quarter hours of credit at Concordia these and other matters, students should consult the M.A. Course Seminary with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or Selection Guide in the Graduate School section of the Seminary’s higher. A student whose cumulative curriculum grade Portal site. point average falls below a 3.0 will be placed on academic probation. The probationary status serves as a warning ADMISSION that the student is not making satisfactory progress and Eligibility that, unless the quality of the work improves, will be For admission to the Master of Arts program, an applicant must subject to dismissal from the Graduate School. Ordinarily, hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution, a student whose cumulative grade point average remains with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 below a 3.0 for two consecutive quarters will be dismissed. scale). 2. Individual courses will satisfy the requirements of the graduate M.A. only when completed with a grade of “B-” or Application better. Application forms may be obtained from the CSL website at www.csl.edu/apply. The application deadline is February 7. An ap- Student Status plication is not complete until it includes all of the following: International students must maintain full-time status as a con- • Completed Application Form dition of their class F-1 visa. Students in the M.A. program (except • Application Fee of $50 (those who are applying both to Certificate program students, who also are enrolled in the M.A. pro- the M.A. and to one of the Seminary’s ministerial formation gram) maintain full-time status if they satisfy one of the following programs pay this fee only with their first application) conditions: • Official Report of GRE Scores (scores older than five years • Are registered for at least eight credit hours per quarter will not be accepted) (excluding summer); or • Official Transcripts from each college or university and • Are registered for and engaged in full-time research and seminary previously attended writing of the master’s thesis; or • International students also must submit an official report • Are engaged in full-time preparation for master’s degree of TOEFL scores with a minimum score of 200 (CBT), 72-73 comprehensive exams. (IBT) or 533 (PBT) and a brief theological essay in English. • All applicants failing to demonstrate a sufficient CURRICULUM - GENERAL THEOLOGICAL STUDIES competency in English composition may be required to Special Program Requirements - Major do entry-level work in this area. A candidate for the M.A. (General Theological Studies) will • Alternate Route, M.A. in Deaconess Studies, and Center choose a major and a minor in one of the following departments: for Hispanic Studies students may consider applying after Exegetical Theology they have completed one half of the coursework for their Systematic Theology programs. Historical Theology Practical Theology Matriculation Prior to matriculation, all M.A. students must demonstrate pro- The student may not fail more than two courses in either ficiency in basic Christian doctrine (as represented especially in themajor or the minor and still successfully complete the major or Luther’s Small and Large Catechisms), Old Testament content, and the minor. New Testament content. Proficiency may be demonstrated by passing entrance exams or by passing applicable courses (credit not ap- Language Proficiency plicable to the M.A. degree) at Concordia Seminary. Applicants must There are no general requirements for foreign language pro- take the exams by February 7. If an exam is not passed on the first ficiency for the M.A. However, students whose major is exegetical attempt, the student may either attempt the exam a second and

www.csl.edu 42 theology ordinarily will be required to demonstrate proficiency in nation may be taken more than twice. In order to partici- Biblical Greek and may be required to demonstrate proficiency in pate in commencement, the examination must be taken Biblical Hebrew in order to be able to complete courses conducted and passed by March 15. on the basis of the Biblical languages. e. Courses taken for credit through Concordia Seminary’s Center for Hispanic Studies may be applied to the gradu- Program Options ate M.A. This option allows for the completion of the M.A. Subject to the approval of the department of the student’s through courses taught entirely in Spanish. major, the M.A. program is substantially a classroom program, con- Thesis cluding with one of two options: a. The student must complete 30 hours of credit in a major, Examination six of which are earned by writing an acceptable thesis, 15 a. If the student chooses the examination option, the test in hours of credit in a minor, and 15 additional hours of the major area may be taken at any time but is normally credit in eligible courses of the student’s choice, at least best taken during the last quarter of the program. nine of which are earned in a third area. Graduates of a b. The student must complete 24 hours of credit in a major, theological seminary must complete 24 hours of credit three of which may be earned by a research project (795), in a major, six of which are earned by writing an accept- as well as completing 18 hours of credit in a minor. The able thesis, nine hours of credit in a minor, and three student must complete an additional 18 hours of credit, at additional hours of credit in an eligible course of the least nine of which are earned in a third area. Graduates of student’s choice. a theological seminary must complete 21 hours of credit in b. No credits may be transferred from a program at another a major, nine hours of credit in a minor, and six additional graduate school. hours of credit in eligible courses of their choice. c. The thesis option involves the student in less course work c. A total of six credits for acceptable graduate courses in but more writing. The student may register for the thesis at religion or theology may be transferred from another ac any time, but, after one year from the date of registration, credited graduate school provided that prior approval of an extension fee will be due if the thesis has not been com the courses is obtained from the director of the Graduate pleted. Accordingly, it is generally advisable to register for School. A total of 12 credit hours may be transferred from the thesis during or immediately after the quarter in which Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana. the last course work has been taken. If the thesis option is d. Students must pass a written comprehensive examination selected, the thesis may be submitted at any time, but it that tests their general understanding of and their ability must be submitted on a specific schedule to ensure to interpret and relate theological information in their graduation and participation in commencement. major area. (Students in practical theology will in part d. The work of the thesis proceeds according to the guideline choose and be tested in one of the following subject areas: specified in the M.A. Thesis Procedures document on the Pastoral Theology, Pastoral Care and Counseling, Christian Graduate School’s Portal site. Education, Preaching, Worship, and World Missions; for this reason, representative course work toward the major Time Limit and Reinstatement in the area of the student’s choosing always should be The student must complete the M.A. program in five years. The done in preparation for the exam.) A basic bibliography, files of students who are not able to complete the work in this time- specific statements of guidance, and sample questions de period will be retired. Students who fail to make academic progress signed to aid in preparing for the examinations are avail- for more than two years or fail to register for two successive quarters able from the Graduate School section of the Seminary’s will be retired. Students who wish to be reinstated may request this Portal site. The examinations are administered under the of the Advanced Studies Committee. Reinstatement, if granted, is guidance of the director of the Graduate School. No exami valid for two calendar years and may be made only once.

43 www.csl.edu MASTER OF SACRED THEOLOGY

PURPOSE the director of the Graduate School, such proficiency may be The purpose of studying for the degree of Master of Sacred deemed to have been demonstrated on the basis of college tran- Theology (S.T.M.) is to acquire a special competence in some field of script credit. theological learning, and to gain skill in effectively using the tools and results of theological research. The Master of Sacred Theology CURRICULUM degree is appropriate for clergy who hold a Master of Divinity de- General Requirements gree and seek to do further work. It is more general than the Ph.D. A Normally, the student takes either two courses (at the 800 level) student who completes the S.T.M. program may apply for admission or three courses (one at the 800 level and two at the 400 level) per to the Ph.D. program. After completing 18 hrs. of coursework and quarter. demonstrating a modern foreign research language proficiency, the S.T.M. student may request of the Advanced Studies Committee in 1. The student must complete a minimum of 36 quarter written form a rollover into the Ph.D. hours of credit beyond the M.Div. degree or its equivalent with a cumulative curriculum grade point average of at ADMISSION least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Individual courses will be credited Eligibility toward degree requirements only when completed with a An applicant must have earned a Master of Divinity degree, or grade of “B-” or better. A student whose cumulative grade a first graduate theological degree providing comparable theologi- point average falls below a 3.0 will be placed on academic cal background, or its educational equivalent, from an accredited probation. The probationary status serves as a warning theological seminary, with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 that the student is not making satisfactory progress and or higher (on a 4.0 scale). that, unless the quality of work improves, will be subject to Application dismissal from the Graduate School. Ordinarily, a student Application forms are available from the CSL website at www. whose cumulative grade point average remains below a csl.edu/apply. 3.0 for two consecutive quarters will be dismissed. The application deadline is January 7. An application is not 2. Each student must declare a major and a minor, choosing complete until it includes all of the following: from exegetical, systematic, historical, and practical • Completed Application Form theology. The student may not fail more than two courses • Application Fee of $50 in either the major or the minor and still successfully • All applicants must present two letters of complete the major or the minor. recommendation. a. If the major or minor is exegetical theology, the • Applicants who have not received a degree from student must earn at least three quarter hours of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, must submit a third letter credit in Old Testament and three quarter hours of of recommendation from the educational institution most credit in New Testament. The student may include up recently attended. to three quarter hours of credit in a cognate • Official Report of GRE Scores (scores older than five years language. will not be accepted) NOTE: Students whose analytical b. If the major is practical theology and the student’s writing score is less than 5.5, and who intend to write an preference is the exam route (see below), the student STM thesis, will be required to take P091, Graduate Writing shall choose and in part be tested in one of the Lab I. Credit for the course is not applicable to the degree. following subject areas: Pastoral Theology, Pastoral • Official Transcripts from each college or university and Care and Counseling, Christian Education, Preaching, seminary attended Worship, and World Missions. For this reason, repre- • Students whose first language is not English must obtain sentative course work toward the major in the area of an official report of TOEFL scores with a minimum score of the student’s choosing always should be done by the 213 (CBT), 79-80 (IBT) or 550 (paper-based) student in preparation for the exam. • All applicants must submit a brief theological essay in 3. With regard to credits earned in the Graduate School at English (those failing to demonstrate a sufficient Concordia Seminary, the student must complete at least competency in English composition may be required to do half the work in the major and half the work in the minor in entry-level work in this area). courses numbered 800-899. 4. Before completing 18 credits in the S.T.M., the student Matriculation shall give satisfactory evidence of a reading knowledge of Because entrance and graduation requirements of Concordia at least one modern foreign language other than the stu- Seminary must be met as a condition of admission, Greek and He- dent’s native language and relevant to the secondary brew are required for this degree. The degree also requires a mod- literature in the student’s field of study. Ordinarily this ern foreign language in which theological literature is written or in language shall be German, or if the department of the which theological work will be able to be accomplished. Normally, major approves, Latin. Arrangements for demonstrat- proficiency in such a language is demonstrated by examination. Ar- ing language proficiency are made with the Office of the rangement is made to take these examinations through the Office of Graduate School. Students who fail to demonstrate this the Graduate School. On an individual basis and upon petition to language proficiency by the end of the first year will

www.csl.edu 44 register for a Preparation Fee (see the Financial Informa- earned in a minor. NOTE: Students whose GRE analytical tion section of the Academic Catalog) and will not be writing score is less than 5.5 will be required to take P091 allowed to continue regular coursework until the profi Graduate Writing Lab I before registering for the thesis. Credit ciency has been demonstrated. for the course is not applicable to the degree. 5. The S.T.M. is conducted according to two options—the b. The student normally registers for the thesis in the quarter exam route and the thesis route (see “Requirements for after coursework is completed. Options” below). While the S.T.M. degree does require a c. The work of the thesis proceeds according to the guide- certain number of credit hours, there is not a specific lines specified in the S.T.M. Thesis Procedures document configuration of courses that must be taken. S.T.M. on the Graduate School’s Portal site. students should seek graduate advising through the Office of the Graduate School. It is important to observe that the Examination Option examination option allows a student to take one course All degrees in the Graduate School have the option of examina- outside his major or minor, as well as to include up to six tions in various fields. A regular schedule of dates and times for on graduate hours derived either from transfer of courses campus testing is published for each academic year (copies of this from another accredited institution or from independent form are obtained from the Office of the Graduate School). A request study courses (whether research [899] or extensive reading to take an examination must be submitted to the Graduate School [895]). These opportunities are not allowed in the thesis via a request form at least two weeks before a given examination option. It is also important to note that the S.T.M. program date in order to allow sufficient time to prepare the examination. carries no residency requirement, as does the Ph.D. Special arrangements for off-campus testing, with appropriate su- 6. With the guidance and approval of the director of the pervision, can be made upon approval of the director of the Gradu- Graduate School, students in Concordia Seminary’s M.Div. ate School. Comprehensive exams are normally taken during the last program may seek dual credit toward both the M.Div. and quarter of course work or after all course work has been completed. an S.T.M. for as many as three of their 400-level courses. a. A total of 24 hours must be earned in a major, and 12 When three 400-level courses have been completed for hours must be earned in a minor. dual credit, students may then also apply for permission b. The student may take one 800-level course outside the from the Advanced Studies Committee to take in each major and minor and count the hours toward the major or quarter of their final M.Div. year one 800-level course also minor. for dual credit. c. The student’s program ordinarily may include up to six credit hours transferred from another graduate program, Student Status approved in advance by the director of the Graduate International students must maintain full-time status as a con- School, or earned either by taking Concordia Seminary dition of their class F-1 visa. Students in the S.T.M. program maintain extension courses or by completing approved research full-time status if they satisfy one of the following conditions: (895) or extensive readings (899) projects; 12 credit hours • Are registered for at least two courses (six credit may be transferred from Concordia Theological Seminary, hours) per quarter (excluding summer); or Fort Wayne, Indiana. • Are registered for and engaged in full-time research and d. In the exceptional circumstance of studying under writing of the master’s thesis; or Concordia Seminary professors in a country outside North • Are engaged in full-time preparation for an S.T.M. America, the student’s program may include up to 12 comprehensive exam and registered for and paid the credit hours earned by research (895) or extensive S.T.M. examination fee. readings (899) projects. A student may pursue an overload only by permission of the e. The student must pass an examination in the major, with director of the Graduate School. the department of the major developing the examination and determining its form. There is no examination in the Requirements for Options minor field. Subject to departmental approval, the student selects one of f. In order to participate in commencement, the examination the following options: must be taken and passed by March 15.

Thesis Option CONFERRAL OF DEGREE a. The thesis option involves the student in less course work Time Limit and Reinstatement but more writing. The student may register for the thesis at All options require the equivalent of one calendar year of any time, but, after one year from the date of registration, fulltime study in theology beyond the M.Div. degree, although an extension fee will be due if the thesis has not been S.T.M. students are not required to be full-time students. Students completed. Accordingly, it is generally advisable to register are expected to complete all requirements within six years of the for the thesis during or immediately after the quarter in completion of the first course credited to the S.T.M. degree. The files which the last course work has been taken. If the thesis of students who are unable to complete the work in this time pe- option is selected, the thesis may be submitted at any riod will be retired. Students who fail to register for two successive time, but it must be submitted on a specific schedule to quarters or fail to make academic progress for more than two years ensure graduation and participation in commencement. A will be retired. Those wishing to be reinstated may request this of total of 27 hours must be earned in a major (nine of them the Advanced Studies Committee. Reinstatement, if granted, is valid by writing an acceptable thesis), and nine hours must be fortwo calendar years and may be made only once.

45 www.csl.edu DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

PURPOSE analytical writing score is less than 5.5 will be required to take The purpose of the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program is P091 Graduate Writing Lab I before registering for the thesis. to prepare scholars to be future leaders for the church in both aca- Credit for the course is not applicable to the degree. demic and nonacademic settings by developing and establishing • Official Transcripts from each college/university and their competency in a chosen field through classroom performance seminary previously attended as students and teachers, through private study and preparation, • International students must obtain an official report of and through the production of publishable written work that makes TOEFL scores with a minimum score of 233 (CBT), 90 an original contribution in their field. The Ph.D. is the specialist re- 91(IBT) or 577 (PBT). search doctorate, which is designed to train people at the highest • All applicants must submit a brief theological essay on a level in a chosen field so that they may give leadership in the church topic of their choosing, to demonstrate their ability to and in the world at the highest level in both academic and nonaca- work with English in an academic context (see “Eligibility” demic settings. above). Unlike the M.A. and S.T.M. degrees, the Ph.D. is a more varie- gated degree, comprised of classroom work, independent read- CURRICULUM ing, multiple language and subject examinations, teaching in the Program Advisor classroom, and the preparation of serious, publishable work. The An advisor, who serves as Doktorvater, will be assigned by the key to the program is the student’s personal advisor, assigned at department of the student’s program upon entry. This advisor will the beginning of the program. This advisor will guide the student in help in the selection of course work, with exam preparation, and the selection of courses, assist with exam preparation, help to make with the first development of the dissertation. Normally, the advisor arrangements for teaching experiences, and, normally, serve as the will also serve as the student’s dissertation supervisor. dissertation supervisor. He therefore functions as the student’s Dok- torvater in many respects, i.e., he is much more than the supervisor Course Work of the final written work. The student will normally take two courses for credit each quarter, plus one audit or one teaching assistant experience (applicants ADMISSION wishing to begin as part time students will be required to begin Eligibility their work in the STM). During the summer months, courses may be The following are prerequisites for admission into the Ph.D. taken, but, at that time, work on reading and language acquisition program: a master’s-level theological degree (M.Div. or master’s in probably will be heavier than at other times of the year. Ph.D. stu- theological studies) with a grade point average of 3.50 or above and dents, with few exceptions, take all 800-level courses. They will se- 21 quarter hours applicable to the specific theological field in which lect their courses in consultation with their advisor, who helps them the student plans to concentrate (e.g., Reformation Studies), as well to determine their program. In the actual registration process, Ph.D. as demonstrated competency in any foreign languages and passing students have priority, especially for those courses mandated for grades in any entrance examinations as may be required by a given their programs. The date and time of registration will be announced department (for the Theology and Culture concentration, the 21 by the Registrar’s office each quarter. prerequisite quarter hours at the master’s level may be a mix of work The student must complete a minimum of 54 hours (see, how- done in Practical Theology, Systematic Theology, Historical Theol- ever, Biblical Studies below) beyond the master’s-level theological ogy, and/or Exegetical Theology). Each department will determine degree, with a cumulative curriculum grade point average of at least the level of course work from the master’s degree program submit- 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale). These will comprise: ted in the application that is expected. All students must have or a. A total of 36 credits, which equal 36 quarter hours of demonstrate proficiency in the English language and in English classroom work for credit, generally, two courses per composition. Those failing to demonstrate a sufficient competency quarter for two years. Individual courses will be credited in English composition may be required to do entry-level work in toward degree requirements only when completed with a this area. grade of “B-” or better. A student whose cumulative grade point average falls below 3.5 (“A-”) will be placed on aca- Application demic probation. The probationary status serves as a Application forms are available from the the CSL website at warning that the student is not making satisfactory prog- www.csl.edu/apply. ress and, unless the quality of work improves, will be The application deadline is December 7. An application is not subject to dismissal from the Graduate School. Ordinarily, a complete until it includes all of the following: student whose cumulative grade point average remains • Completed Application Form below 3.5 for two consecutive quarters will be dismissed. • Application Fee of $50 b. A total of 18 hours of course audit and teaching assistant • Two Letters of Recommendation (TA) work, normally in the following mix: • A third letter of recommendation from the last educational i. 12 hours of course audit (four courses, one per institution attended is required for applicants who have quarter), preferably at the 400 level; not earned a degree at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. ii. 6 hours of TA work (two courses, one per quarter), • Official Report of GRE Scores (scores older than five years assisting a professor in an appropriate course or will not be accepted) NOTE: Students whose GRE teaching a lower level course, as appropriate.

www.csl.edu 46 Generally, course/class work will comprise two for credit (B) Examinations courses plus either one audit course or a TA assignment per quarter, • A comprehensive oral examination based upon a for a total of three formal obligations per quarter. reading list developed by the student and Up to nine units of credit may be accepted by transfer from doctoral advisor another program with the approval of the director of the Graduate IV. Practical (Theology and Culture) School. For those who currently hold an S.T.M. degree, due consid- (A) Languages eration will be given for the courses they already have taken that are • German: within the first year of the program congruent with the requirements of the Ph.D. • Another language relevant to the student’s Each department sets its own requirements for language com- research within the first two years of the program petencies and comprehensive field examinations. Arrangement is (B) Examination made to take these examinations through the Office of the Gradu- • Core Comprehensive—a comprehensive written ate School (Ph.D. students in the Department of Historical Theology exam based upon a departmental reading list should contact the chairman to obtain current information on the • Research Comprehensive—a comprehensive procedures for examination in that department). Students who fail written exam based upon a reading list to demonstrate language proficiencies by established deadlines will developed by the student and doctoral advisor register for a Preparation Fee (see the Financial Information section of the Academic Catalog) and will not be allowed to continue regu- Basic Ph.D. Patterns: Areas of Concentration and Usual lar coursework until the proficiency has been demonstrated. The Required Courses current department requirements are: A student works in one area (e.g., Doctrinal Theology) as an area of concentration. A minimum of 36 credit hours of for-credit I. Exegetical (Biblical Studies) course work completed at the 800 level is required of all students. (A) Languages The courses either required for each of the concentrations or repre- • Hebrew: upon entrance senting a usual orientation are listed below. • Greek: upon entrance • Aramaic: proficiency demonstrated within the Cross-Departmental (taken by all concentrations) first year of the program E800 Problems in Hermeneutics • German: proficiency demonstrated within the S894 Creeds and Confessions first year of the program H894 History of Philosophy and Worldviews • Another language relevant to the student’s research and course of study within the first two Biblical Studies Concentration (the following are required) years of the program E804 Advanced Reading of the Old and New (B) Examinations Testaments • Core Comprehensives—comprehensive written EO802 Old Testament Issues I examinations in both the Old and New EO803 Old Testament Issues II Testaments, based upon reading lists developed EN802 New Testament Issues I by the Exegetical Department (and taken in EN803 New Testament Issues II association with the Issues Seminars; see further Two Old Testament and two New Testament courses below) and including translation of Biblical texts and two Major Figures courses (a separate exercise completed at the end of the second year) Doctrinal Theology (the following is a sampling of the courses that students II. Systematic (Doctrinal Theology) might take) (A) Languages S850 Studies in the Theology of Luther • German: within the first year of the program S870 Seminar in Contemporary Theology • Latin: within the first year of the program S80x or S81x Locus Seminar • Another language relevant to the student’s S80x or S81x Locus Seminar research and course of study within the first two S82x Seminar in the Lutheran Confessions years of the program S8xx Figures in Contemporary Theology (B) Examinations • Core Comprehensive—a comprehensive written Reformation Studies/Modern World examination based upon the departmental (the following is a sampling of the courses that students reading list might take) H830 Luther: A Study of His Writings III. Historical (Reformation Studies or Modern World) H840 Interpretations of the Reformation (A) Languages H841 Reformation and Humanism • German: within the first year of the program (Ref. H842 Reformation and Education Studies only) H804 Early Church Fathers • Latin: within the first year of the program (Ref. S850 Studies in the Theology of Luther Studies only) S82x Seminar in the Lutheran Confessions • Another language relevant to the student’s research and course of study within the first two years of the program

47 www.csl.edu Theology and Culture Doctoral Student (the following is a sampling of the courses that students The Graduate School will undertake a review of undifferenti- might take) ated graduate students in the Ph.D. program who have completed P879 Christ and Culture 18 credit hours to determine their continuation in or termination P871 Cultural Anthropology in Christian from the program. A positive decision allows the student to enter Perspective the Ph.D. program proper, and the student is reclassified as a doc- P876 Culture and Communication Theory toral student. A negative decision prohibits the student from con- P841 Liturgy and Culture tinuing in the Ph.D. program, but offers the option of completing P8xx Ethics the S.T.M. degree. (the following topic areas are also often represented) Doctoral Candidate Christian Education After the dissertation proposal has been accepted, doctoral Missions candidate status is obtained by the student. Contemporary Theology Doctrinal Theology (locus) Preparation for Comprehensive Examinations Luther or Reformation Comprehensive exams for the Ph.D. degree are taken after all course work has been completed (except the Biblical Studies con- Student Status and Classification centration). All core (departmental) comprehensive exams must be International students must maintain full-time status as a con- passed before submitting a dissertation prospectus and before tak- dition of their class F1 visa. Students in the Ph.D. program maintain ing a research comprehensive. The dissertation prospectus also nor- full-time status if they satisfy one of the following conditions: mally will be submitted before the research comprehensive exam is • Are registered for at least two 800-level courses (six taken. credit hours) per quarter (excluding summer); or Dissertation A dissertation worthy of publication must be produced, begin- • Are registered for and engaged in full-time preparation ning with a prospectus and followed by a proposal. Specific details for Ph.D. comprehensive examinations; on the nature and timing of the steps involved in the production of or the dissertation are available from the Graduate School section of the Seminary’s Portal site. • Are engaged in full-time research and writing of the doctoral dissertation. Time Limit and Reinstatement Students are expected to complete all requirements, including The current Ph.D. program involves a two-year residency re- the dissertation, within seven years from the time the first course is quirement (i.e. two years full-time). This requirement is especially credited toward the degree. The files of students who are unable to important for those students who have not obtained a degree from complete the work in this time period will be retired. Students who Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. The residency required of those who fail to register for two successive quarters or fail to make academic have obtained an S.T.M. degree at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, will progress will be retired. Those wishing to be reinstated may request take into account their previous residency on this campus. this of the Advanced Studies Committee. Reinstatement, if granted, is valid for two calendar years and may be made only once. Graduate Student Students admitted to the Ph.D. program enter as undifferenti- ated graduate students until they have completed 18 credit hours in the program. Graduate students in this category may choose to work toward an S.T.M., with its lower requirements, and, upon completion, may apply for admission to the Ph.D. program.

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PRIVILEGE OF ENROLLMENT ties. The vice president for financial planning and administration Enrollment at Concordia Seminary is a privilege and is subject of Concordia Seminary is its coordinator of compliance with U.S. at all times to termination or suspension by action of the dean or Department of Health and Human Services regulations concerning director of the academic program in which the student is enrolled. discrimination on the basis of disability or sex. Such action may be based upon failure by the student to meet and These nondiscriminatory policies in no way limit or restrict the maintain academic standards prescribed by the faculty or upon con- established policy of Concordia Seminary of limiting admission, or duct on the part of the student that is inconsistent with or detracts giving preference on some occasions, to an applicant in one of the from the spiritual, moral, and social character that the faculty and following categories: the Board of Regents desire for the Seminary community. 1. An applicant from any member congregation of The The provision of inaccurate or misleading information by a stu- Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (“Synod”) or an dent at the time of application or while enrolled shall be considered applicant who is a child of a person who is from any grounds for dismissal. congregation of the Synod, or Termination or suspension for academic reasons will be deter- 2. An applicant from a congregation of a Lutheran church mined by the dean or director of the academic program in which the body other than the Synod or an applicant who is a child student is enrolled in consultation with the registrar. of a person from a congregation of a Lutheran church In cases of termination or suspension for other than academic body other than the Synod. reasons, the student may appeal in writing through the Office of the In addition, the Synod and Concordia Seminary, as part of the President to the faculty within 10 days, for consideration at the next Synod, adhere to the religious and doctrinal belief and practice that regular meeting of the faculty. If no understanding is reached, the women may not be ordained as ministers in the Synod. Accordingly, student, or the student together with any interested faculty mem- women students or applicants are not admitted to academic pro- ber, may appeal to the president of the Seminary for his decision. grams leading to the ordained ministry (Master of Divinity, Doctor of His decision will be conclusive and final. The president, if he desires, Ministry). Women may be admitted to the Master of Arts, the Master may appoint a reviewing committee of faculty members not previ- of Arts in Deaconess Studies, the Master of Sacred Theology, and the ously involved with the case. They will bring their findings to the Doctor of Philosophy degree programs. faculty for review and decision. The decision of the faculty will be Concordia Seminary reserves the right at any time to refuse ad- conclusive and final. mission or readmission, place on disciplinary or academic probation, Any student applying for admission to the Seminary shall be suspend, or dismiss students for cause. deemed to have read and understood the terms of this notice and, if accepted, will be subject to them. FAMILY EDUCATION RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT OF 1974 (FERPA) ATTENDANCE The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), with Students should recognize that, during their enrollment in which Concordia Seminary intends to comply fully, was designed to Concordia Seminary, their primary vocation is student (second only protect the privacy of educational records, to establish the right of to their baptismal and familial callings). Attendance and full par- students to inspect and review their educational records, and to pro- ticipation is expected in curricular activities, including, for example, vide guidelines for the correction of inaccurate or misleading data classes (including activities which are assigned in lieu of regularly through informal and formal hearings. Students also have the right scheduled class periods), orientation, meetings related to field edu- to file complaints with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act cation, vicarage/internship assignment, and placement. Instructors Office concerning alleged failures by Concordia Seminary to comply may treat absences as “excused,” but are not obliged to do so. Even with the act. when an instructor treats an absence as excused, students remain Concordia Seminary has adopted a policy that explains in detail responsible for preparation and timely submission of all assign- the procedures used for compliance with the provisions of the act. ments. Copies of the policy may be obtained from the registrar.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY ACADEMIC GRIEVANCE POLICY It is the policy of Concordia Seminary: (1) not to exclude, expel, Concerns or complaints about academic policies or procedures limit, or otherwise discriminate against an individual seeking ad- are under the responsibility of the vice president for academic af- mission as a student or an individual enrolled as a student in the fairs, in consultation with the department chairmen, registrar, fac- terms, conditions, and privileges of Concordia Seminary because ulty, and the deans of ministerial formation, as appropriate. of race, color, or national or ethnic origin; and (2) not to exclude Specific concerns relative to course instruction should be dis- from, or otherwise discriminate against, in admission or access to cussed first with the instructor. If an issue cannot be resolved, his its programs and activities, on the basis of disability, age, or sex, any department chairman should be consulted. Final adjudication of any person who meets the academic and technical standards requisite grievance will be made by the vice president for academic affairs. to admission or participation in its education programs and activi-

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GRADING SYSTEM GRADE CHANGES Grade Points Grade changes should be effected only in cases where an instructor becomes aware that work submitted by a student during A 4.00 The student has demonstrated a superior mas- the term in which a course was conducted should have received a tery of the material and has met the objectives different evaluation. Instructors may consent, but are not obliged, of the course in a superior manner. to receive work after the conclusion of the term in which a course was conducted, which they may evaluate and, upon such evalua- A- 3.50 tion, record a change-of-grade in the registrar’s office. Under all circumstances, grade changes must be recorded by the last day of the B 3.00 The student has demonstrated a commendable term after the term in which the course was conducted. mastery of the material and has met the objectives of the course in a commendable manner. INCOMPLETES An instructor may record an initial grade of “Incomplete” (“I”) B- 2.50 when the instructor determines that events or circumstances beyond the student’s control have prevented the student from submit- C 2.00 The student has demonstrated a satisfactory ting course requirements completely and on time (where “on time” mastery of the material and has met the objec- means on published or announced due dates, or “by the last day tives of the course in an acceptable manner. of the term”). When an “I” has been recorded, it must be cleared by the end of the sixth week after the end of the term in which the C- 1.50 course was taken; after that time the “I” becomes an “F.” (NOTE: The registrar confirms the entry of any “I” by communicating with the D 1.00 The student has not demonstrated a satisfactory instructor and the student, with a reminder of the due date for clear- mastery of the material but has met the objec- ing the “I.”) Under all circumstances, the clearing of “I” grades must tives of the course in a minimal manner. be completed by the last day of the term after the term in which the course was conducted. “I” grades are counted as “F” grades in GPA D- 0.50 computations.

F 0.00 The student has failed to master the material or REFUNDS meet the objectives of the course. The hours are A student who drops a course or withdraws officially or unof- counted in computing the grade point average. ficially from a course or from the Seminary prior to the end of the A required course in the curriculum must be re- seventh week of a quarter (or the equivalent time period in the Sum- peated. An elective course may not be repeated. mer Quarter) shall receive a refund. Page 17 describes procedures for withdrawing from the Seminary. W 0.00 With the permission of the registrar, a student If the withdrawal is on the first day of classes in a quarter, the may withdraw from a course during the first refund will be the greater of either 95 percent of the charges as- three weeks of a quarter (or the equivalent time sessed the student or $100 less than the assessed charges. If the period in summer school). After the third week, withdrawal is after the first day of classes and before the end of the a student may withdraw from a course only with second week, the refund will be 90 percent of the assessed charges. the permission of (1) the instructor, (2) the Dean Refunds for the third through seventh weeks will be, respectively, 70 of Ministerial Formation (M.Div., M.Deac. or Cer- percent, 60 percent, 50 percent, 40 percent, and 30 percent of the tificate students), or the dean of the Graduate assessed charges. There is no refund after the seventh week of the School (M.A., S.T.M., Ph.D., or special graduate quarter. students), and (3) the registrar. In the case of an Refunds will be allocated in accordance with federal regula- unauthorized withdrawal after the third week, tions. In the case of the withdrawal of a veteran, a refund will be the grade of “F” is recorded automatically, and made in accordance with Veterans Administration regulations. In no the hours are counted in computing the grade case will a refund be less than what state and federal laws require. point average. Ordinarily, a student may not withdraw from a course after the seventh week of a quarter. Forms for a withdrawal are avail- CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM able in the Registrar’s office. Cheating of any kind, including plagiarism, is considered un- ethical conduct, inconsistent with the habits of a Christian student and may be grounds for immediate dismissal.

51 www.csl.edu ENROLLMENT VERIFICATION ter, students must obtain the authorization of the instructor and Student Loan Deferments of the director of the student’s program, in order to drop a course. Concordia Seminary is a participant in the National Student (NOTE: The process is not complete until the transaction is recorded Loan Clearinghouse (NSLC). Student enrollment status is reported to by the registrar’s office.) Courses dropped during this period will -ap the Clearinghouse each academic quarter, and the Clearinghouse, in pear on the transcript with a grade of “W.” turn, reports status to lenders. Because this process is executed on a After the end of the seventh week of a regular quarter, students regular basis, it ordinarily eliminates the need for students to obtain may not drop courses except in extraordinary circumstances. endorsement of deferment forms. All registration changes must be coordinated through the registrar’s office. Courses for which no withdrawal authorization has been Other Verification Requirements obtained will be treated as failed—a grade of “F” will be recorded. In response to a written request and authorization by a student, the Office of the Registrar will prepare a letter to report a student’s AUDITING enrollment status. Students may enroll in courses as auditors, prior to the end of the first week of classes, if they meet the prerequisites for the course(s), and as space allows. TRANSCRIPTS A student may not take a course for credit after auditing it. A The Office of the Registrar will prepare, upon written request student may not audit a course in order to meet the prerequisites or and authorization from the student, an official transcript of a stu- requirements of a program. dent’s academic work at Concordia Seminary. The applicable fees for Because a special policy governs audits of D.Min. offerings, transcripts are published on page 64 of this catalog. prospective D.Min. auditors should contact the director of the D.Min. Note: Transcripts of academic work from institutions other than program. Concordia Seminary, which were obtained for the purpose of admission to Concordia Seminary, may not be released to any third party. AUDITING OF CLASSES BY SPOUSE OR FIANCÉE With the consent of the instructor and the approval of the REGISTRATION PROCEDURES registrar, M.Div. and Certificate program students may invite their Registration spouses or fiancées to attend one course per quarter with them as Registration for returning students is conducted online each auditors, at a reduced auditor’s fee of $50. An application for such quarter (see the Academic Calendar, page 4). Students are issued audits may be obtained from the Office of the Registrar. Restrictions “time tickets” on the basis of program and classification (I-Year, II- on approval of such audits may include, but are not limited to, class Year, etc., as applicable) which establish the day and time at which size and the nature of prerequisites (especially language a student may log on to the Web registration system and enroll in prerequisites). classes. Students should consult their respective program office Spouses of graduate students may audit one course per quarter (for example, Deaconess Studies, Graduate School) to determine under the normal audit prerequisite rules, with the instructor’s per- whether any specific permissions are required by those offices for mission, at a reduced auditor’s fee of $50. registration. New students will register for their first fall quarter in accor- ELIGIBILITY FOR GRADUATE COURSES dance with the orientation schedule, which will be published by M.Div. students with a cumulative grade point average of 3.25 Student Services. (NOTE: Students who enrolled in pre-seminary or higher who are within 12 credit hours of completing the M.Div. courses during the summer remain “new” until their first fall reg- program may be eligible to take courses: istration.) New M.Div. and Alternate Route students are registered 1. At the 400 and 800 levels at the graduate rate for graduate automatically, on the basis of their ELCE completions. New M.Deac. credit (with the permission of the dean of the Graduate students should consult Deaconess Studies, and new graduate School); school students should consult the Graduate School for academic 2. At the 800 level at the graduate rate for M.Div. credit as advising prior to registration. free electives (with the permission of the registrar).

Registration Changes and Registration Change Fees SUMMER QUARTER All registration changes must be initiated in and coordinated Each summer, Concordia Seminary offers two nine-week terms through the registrar’s office (Registration Change Forms are avail- (one for the Biblical languages and another for select first-year able from the office). During the time between the registration M.Div. courses), two terms of almost four weeks each, and four short period and the end of the new term’s first week, students may terms of nine class days each (10 class days each for D.Min. stu- drop courses, and/or add courses if seats are available, without a dents). During a nine-week term, four courses may be taken. During registration change fee so long as they have initiated the quarter’s a four-week term, two courses may be taken. During a short term, registration during the registration period. If a student does not initi- only one course may be taken, except that D.Min. students may take ate a registration during the designated registration period at all, both a seminar and a course during the same term. Courses may not the student will be charged a $30 late registration fee. (NOTE: This be taken in both a short term and another term at the same time. As change-fee free period does not affect the computation of tuition appropriate, credits earned may be applied to M.A., M.Deac., M.Div., refunds; see page 62). D.Min., S.T.M., or Ph.D. programs or to the Certificate program. Quali- During the second and third weeks of a regular quarter (sum- fied students who do not wish to seek a degree may register as spe- mer terms follow a more detailed schedule), students may drop cial students for individual courses. Credit and non-credit workshops courses with the authorization of the registrar. Courses dropped and institutes are available at various times. during the first three weeks of a term will not appear on transcripts. During the fourth through the seventh weeks of a regular quar- www.csl.edu 52 SUMMER QUARTER ENROLLMENT Students of Concordia Seminary are not obliged to enroll in summer quarters. There are, however, certain course sequences for which the Seminary offers summer quarter courses so that students can make better academic progress than they will if they do not enroll in summer terms, e.g., pre-seminary biblical language courses; the sequence of biblical hermeneutics and the first course in homiletics; the courses in the Lutheran Confessions, which are prerequisite to the sequence of systematics courses – all of these sequences are critical to academic readiness for vicarage at the end of an M.Div. student’s second year. Students who enroll in summer quarter classes are obliged, however, to the same policies on attendance and participation as described under “Attendance.”

CONTINUING EDUCATION In addition to the academic courses and programs, the Semi- nary provides continuing education experiences for clergy, other professional church workers, and laypersons. Such programs seek to fulfill the aims of Concordia Seminary: 1. To provide instruction and experiences to equip persons for service in specialized fields. 2. To offer training in theology. 3. To provide opportunity for advanced theological study and research. The Seminary awards Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for educational experiences other than the academic courses and programs. One CEU is equivalent to 10 contact hours in a learning experience. Although CEUs are not academic credit, they do give evidence to the student and to his superiors that he has accomplished significant goals in continuing education. Included among the short-term workshops, seminars, and other continuing education programs offered by the Seminary are the following: Lay Bible Institute, Adult Choir Workshop, Theological Symposium, summer off-campus workshops, and LutherHostel. The director of continuing education and parish services will provide information on all programs of continuing education (special lecture series, workshops, institutes, seminars, etc.). The director also is responsible for assisting, when he is invited to do so, in the design and implementation of off-campus programs.

53 www.csl.edu Student and Family Life SPIRITUAL LIFE AND WORSHIP Each unit has a small storage area assigned to that unit. Some build- The spiritual life and growth of both students and faculty is of ings have laundry hookups in the basement. All the apartments offer primary concern at Concordia Seminary. The Board of Regents has comfortable and convenient accommodations for a married couple, declared that the president’s call to provide pastoral care for the and many are sufficiently large to be adequate for up to three chil- Seminary community entails responsibility for the proper admin- dren. There is a “no pets policy” for Seminary-owned apartments. istration of the means of grace, including the celebration of Holy Rental rates are competitive with the local market (see page 64 for Communion. In order to provide such pastoral care, the president details). has enlisted the aid of other ordained ministers on the faculty. These Married student housing applications should be sent to the men form the pastoral staff and have primary responsibility for poli- Residential Services Office and postmarked by March 1 of the cies concerning campus worship and the spiritual life of the entire current year, for first consideration. Final deadline is March 31. community. The dean of the chapel assists the president and the pastoral staff in all matters pertaining to campus worship. Off-Campus Housing Students are encouraged to seek personal consultations with The communities surrounding Concordia Seminary contain a fellow students and with the campus chaplain, who is available for number of privately-owned apartment units to meet a wide range of pastoral counsel, for confession and absolution, and for general con- needs and preferences. The Life Transitions Coordinator maintains versation. Every student is encouraged to take responsibility for, and a referral service listing information about apartments frequently plan, private devotional study on a daily basis as a critical element in rented by students and about other private housing facilities as they personal spiritual life. Dormitory devotions, as well as family medita- are available. The Life Transitions Coordinator works to develop and tions for married couples, also are encouraged. All Alternate Route, maintain lines of communication with property owners who handle M.Div., and M.Deac. students are affiliated with a local synodical con- Seminary students appropriately. gregation in the resident field education program. FOOD BANK MARRIAGE The Food Bank is offered to all students and their families. The Upon his or her decision to marry, a student shall notify the cost is free for married and single students alike. The only “payment” dean of ministerial formation, who will assist the student in obtain- asked is to write thank-you notes to those who have donated and to ing counsel that will help the student and his or her fiancée prepare volunteer some time helping out with the Food Bank. for marriage with the fullest understanding and most careful preparation, giving appropriate attention to the student’s vocational ob- RE-SELL IT SHOP jectives and Seminary responsibilities. The Re-Sell It Shop is an on-campus store where students may purchase new and used clothing at minimal cost. Students also may RESIDENTIAL LIFE purchase household items such as furniture, appliances, books, and pictures at greatly reduced prices. Dormitories The Seminary provides dormitory housing for single male and female students. These facilities offer three types of accommoda- HEALTH tions: double occupancy room, regular single occupancy room, and Student Insurance large single occupancy room. Single students are required to live in The Seminary Board of Regents requires each full-time student dormitory housing unless given special permission by the director of to verify current health care coverage in a Group health plan. The student services. Dorm housing applications should be sent to the Board also encourages students to secure adequate health insur- Residential Services Office and postmarked by March 31 of the cur- ance coverage for their dependents. Students classified as non-res- rent year. ident aliens are required by the Board to provide proof of adequate Dormitory rooms are furnished with a desk, chair, bookshelf, health insurance coverage for themselves and their dependents. dresser or chest of drawers, wardrobe or closet, bed with mattress Students who do not have current health care coverage in a and telephone with voicemail service. Students furnish their own qualifying group insurance plan will, ordinarily, be enrolled in the pillows, linens, blankets, and desk lamps. Seminary’s health plan. The Seminary has partnered with Concordia Students living in dormitories are required to participate in the Plan Services to obtain health coverage through Anthem Blue Cross/ 19 meal per week plan. Meals are available cafeteria-style; or per grill Blue Shield of Minnesota. Coverage under this plan is worldwide, order during lunch; menus are wholesome and varied. The food ser- and includes dental and vision and other important benefits. Stu- vice staff makes choices available for students with special dietary dents must enroll between August 15 and September 15, 2010, for needs. Meal service is not available during breaks. coverage in the 2010-11 academic year (September 1, 2010, through In addition, there are a variety of food options within walking September 1, 2011). Students may also purchase family coverage distance of the campus. through the Seminary plan. Forms and brochures are available in the Coin-operated laundry facilities are located conveniently on Health and Wellness Center, or online at www.concordiaplans.org. campus. Students who choose not to enroll in the Seminary plan must To assist new seminarians in assimilating into the Seminary provide proof of current enrollment in a comparable group health community, second- or fourth-year dorm students serve as dorm insurance plan or, if eligible, in a plan through their parents’ or counselors. They are responsible for facilitating group devotions and spouse’s employer, or military or other government agencies. acting as liaisons with the Seminary departments. Health and Wellness Center Married Student Housing The Concordia Seminary Health and Wellness Center is commit- The Seminary owns apartment units for married students. Each ted to creating an atmosphere of wellness by promoting physical, apartment has a stove and refrigerator but is otherwise unfurnished. emotional, and spiritual health. The Health and Wellness Center is

55 www.csl.edu maintained for the campus community under the supervision of the MUSIC Director of Student Services and the Seminary physician. A parish Various musical groups serve the worship on campus, in both nurse and student workers staff the Health and Wellness Center. daily services and special services, and participate in concerts. The Clinic hours with the physician are scheduled one day a week. Ap- Seminary Chorus is a group of male voices; it rehearses once a week, pointments can be made by calling the Health and Wellness Center with additional sectional rehearsals. The Pro Musica Sacra, a group at 314-505-7205. Students, faculty, and staff may see the doctor free of mixed voices, rehearses at a time that permits faculty, staff, and of charge. The Health and Wellness Center stocks some medications, wives of students to be involved. There also are two instrumental both prescription and over the counter, which are given out free of groups, the Brass Ensemble and the Handbell Choir. charge. Students, families, and staff are invited to participate in all ATHLETICS activities sponsored by the Health and Wellness Center. The parish The Seminary program of athletics has three components. First, nurse can provide health education and counseling, as well as refer- there is the intramural program, in which most students partici- rals within the medical community. pate. Intramural clubs sponsor about 40 different athletic leagues, activities, and tournaments. The program provides an excellent op- PERSONAL COACHING AND LEADERSHIP portunity for weekly interaction among students, faculty, staff, and DEVELOPMENT families. Second, there is a voluntary program of daily exercise and The Personal Coaching and Leadership Development program health maintenance. The weight room and other facilities are open provides students with the opportunity to receive personal coach- daily until about 8:00 p.m. and for approximately eight hours on ing for pastoral/diaconal leadership development. Students consult Saturdays and Sundays. Everyone is encouraged to jog, lift weights, with the advisor on personal growth and leadership development play tennis, etc., on a regular basis for health maintenance. Third, regarding strategies and resources to assist them in refining their there is the intercollegiate program. The Seminary sponsors teams ministry skills. Each student develops and implements a skill devel- in basketball and tennis. To participate in intercollegiate sports, a opment program designed to meet his/her personal and profes- student must be full-time (at least nine credit hours per quarter), sional needs. Resources available for the leadership development maintain a satisfactory academic and field education record (mini- program include assessment instruments, personal coaching inter- mum grade point average of 2.5), and be gainfully employed for no views, and skill development groups. more than 15 hours per week. The Seminary also co-sponsors soccer and baseball as club sports. All activities are under the supervision of STUDENT ASSOCIATION/STUDENT GOVERNMENT the athletic director. Every full-time student at the Seminary (M.Div., M.Deac., Certificate, and graduate) is a member of the Student Association. SEMINARY WOMEN The association, working through its elected representatives, pro- Women are an important part of the Seminary community and vides a framework that allows student initiative and energy to make are cordially invited to participate in community life. Many events on the most constructive contribution possible for developing and the campus calendar are planned especially for Seminary women: sustaining the Seminary as a community of faith and learning. To Seminary Women’s Association activities, Seminary Women’s hold office in the association, a student must maintain a satisfactory classes, choral and instrumental groups, intramural activities, family academic record (minimum grade point average of 2.5). nights in the dining hall, and many other routine and special occasions. All of these activities provide women with the opportunity INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS to know each other, the students on campus, and the Seminary faculty and staff. Women are encouraged to participate in as many Concordia Seminary welcomes students from around the world Seminary-sponsored events as time, energy, and family responsibili- into its several degree programs. Special requirements pertaining ties allow. Involvement in campus activities can be a real blessing to to international admissions are published in the applicable degree a family’s stay at Concordia Seminary. program sections of this catalog. The director of academic programming is the Primary Designated School Official (PDSO) for all matters concerning visas for international students and, if applicable, their dependents. The international student coordinator arranges campus sponsors for international students and their families to help them locate and become accustomed to shopping and other activities that are part of the acculturation process.

www.csl.edu 56 Resources for Theological Formation and Research CONCORDIA SEMINARY LIBRARY Washington University, and the public libraries of St. Louis City (Ludwig E. Fuerbringer Hall) and County. As the research and study center of the Seminary, the library provides a wide range of bibliographic and reference services to the CENTER FOR REFORMATION RESEARCH campus community. While the primary thrust of the operations is to The Center for Reformation Research seeks to stimulate and render service and assistance to students and faculty, parish pastors support Reformation research through services to scholars, resource and other professional church workers also benefit from the materi- materials, bibliographical aids, and publications. Its holdings include als/services provided by the library. microfilm and microcards of 16th century works, plus three major The library combines modern technology with a strong tra- manuscript collections. Its reference works include books on bibli- ditional approach to scholarly research. Residing on a PC-based ography, paleography, and other auxiliary disciplines of historical network are the library catalog, optical disc (CD-ROM) databases, studies. The Summer Paleography Institute brings university and and Internet links to various academic databases on the World Wide seminary students from the United States and Canada for a two- Web. The online catalog, with highly effective keyword searching week seminar series. The Center traditionally has enjoyed close capability, provides quick access to holdings and location informa- personal and organizational ties with the Seminary and strongly en- tion of library materials. Offsite researchers have international access courages both students and faculty to use its resources. to the catalog via a telnet connection on the library’s Web page. The center’s holdings are housed and cataloged in the Semi- Materials in print, audio, video, and digital formats assist students in nary library and may be opened by appointment. Robert Rosin, gaining knowledge and skills for ministry in the new millennium. M.Div., Ph.D., is the center’s executive director. The collection numbers more than 260,000 volumes. Included are the personal libraries of many of the founding fathers of The INSTITUTE FOR MISSION STUDIES Lutheran Church— Missouri Synod and its theological professors: The Institute for Mission Studies aims at the integration of the C.F.W. Walther, George Stoeckhardt, F. Pieper, E.A. Krauss, and oth- mission on which Christ sends His people into the entire theological ers. Alumni and other donors have given unusual and rare materials enterprise. It promotes the study of this mission and preparation for to the library, e.g., the Hemmeter collection, which contains over it across the curriculum, across the campus, and across the globe. 1,200 dissertations and pamphlets published before 1800, and the Through four mission professors, one in each of the four disciplines incunabula donated by C.A. Graebner. of theological learning, through Students in Mission, and through The library pursues an active acquisitions program that includes a variety of activities, the Institute seeks to cultivate skills in cross- the purchase of current publications, rare books, and special collec- cultural communication of the Gospel. It does so by means of both tions. As a result, the growing collection has a much larger percent- curricular and extracurricular activities on campus and by means of age of rare books and research material than is usual for a library of a variety of off-campus activities. These include an annual student- this size. The book collection is supplemented by pamphlets, non- administered MissionFest, special workshops and guest lectures, book media, and an outstanding periodical collection of over 2,200 an annual visit from a missionary-in-residence, cross-cultural field titles. The library subscribes to about 1,000 journals, supplemented education experiences in North America and elsewhere, and ex- by many more available full-text online. change programs with sister seminaries in Brazil, England, Germany, The collection provides substantial resources for research in and Korea. Through the Institute, the Seminary provides a special most areas of theology and is particularly strong in the fields of program of orientation and support for international students, ar- New Testament and systematic theology. Reformation history is ranging student sponsors for students from outside the U.S., orga- well-represented. Basic sets include Migne’s Patrologiae, Mansi’s nizing activities that help familiarize them with church and society 53-volume minutes of the church councils, the Corpus Reformato- in America, and making assistance of various kinds available for rum, and the Weimar edition of Luther’s works (printed and online). them. Working with LCMS World Mission, the Institute sends pro- A growing collection of Reformation-era pamphlets (Flugschriften) fessors and students to mission situations and Lutheran churches on microfiche complements one of the best 16th century rare book in North America and around the world to gain and share insights collections in the nation. into the mission of the church and to give witness to God’s love in While the library’s holdings highlight the history and doctrine Jesus Christ. In addition to preparing all students for Christ’s mission, of the Lutheran church, they also provide extensive research ma- the Institute provides special learning opportunities, for example, terials for the study of ecumenism and individual denominations, through participation in the January Study Week program of the e.g., Mormonism. Special collections in hymnology, liturgics, the Overseas Ministries Study Center in New Haven, Conn., as well as Peasants’ War, classical philology, and other areas assure the inter- through special seminary study programs throughout the world. ested student the possibility of studying Christianity against the In cooperation with LCMS World Mission, the Institute oversees the background of the broader stream of general culture and history. A Seminary’s Missionary Formation Program (see page 25), a special- significant collection of music rounds out the holdings. The library ized course of preparation for those seeking service in church plant- also maintains Concordia Seminary’s art collection, which includes ing and cross-cultural ministry. Christian paintings, sculpture, icons, crosses, missiological pieces and other artifacts. Displays in the library entryway and the second floor gallery change seasonally. CENTER FOR HISPANIC STUDIES (CHS) Hispanics comprise the largest non-Anglo ethnic group in Ludwig E. Fuerbringer Hall has the capacity to house 250,000 the nation and the fastest-growing of all ethnic groups in the U.S. volumes and to seat 250 people, providing study space for the By the year 2050, one of every four North Americans will be His- professional theological student and research areas for advanced panic. Concordia Seminary’s Center for Hispanic Studies (CHS) seeks students and scholars. to be the premier resource in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Complementary resources are available at Covenant, Eden- (LCMS) for ongoing reflection on Hispanic/Latino theology, missions, Webster, and Kenrick libraries, as well as St. Louis University, and related areas. www.csl.edu 58 A goal of CHS is to help in the theological formation of CONCORDIA HISTORICAL INSTITUTE church leaders and scholars who can constructively articulate, teach, Concordia Historical Institute (CHI) is the Department of Ar- proclaim, and model Christ-centered values and ideas that are in- chives and History of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Its col- telligible to our ever growing and diverse Latino communities. To lections are devoted to American Lutheran history, with a particular advance this goal, the Center, in addition to its ministerial formation emphasis on the Missouri Synod. The synodical and seminary programs, promotes ongoing research and writing projects that lead archives, research facilities, special exhibit galleries, and adminis- to various forms of publication in Spanish and/or English. The Cen- trative offices are located at 804 Seminary Place on the seminary ter’s faculty and staff regularly participate in ecclesial and scholarly campus. CHI’s museum of Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod history engagements in Latin American countries and U.S. Latino contexts. is located in the synod’s headquarters at 1333 S. Kirkwood Rd. in The Center holds a growing Special Collections Library with Kirkwood. the kind of resources needed to shape and equip students and lead- The Missouri Synod provided for a synodical archives at its ers in the LCMS with the kind of critical knowledge, theological apti- founding in 1847. CHI was established as a membership corpora- tude, and missionary outlook that will promote an ongoing interest tion in 1927. In 1928 the Concordia Historical Institute Quarterly was in and serious commitment to missions among and with Latinos. founded as the only journal devoted to American Lutheran history. The Center’s faculty and staff are available by appointment to Semi- A subscription to the Quarterly, the newsletter Historical Footnotes, nary students, church workers, and scholars for research assistance and reduced research fees are the primary benefits of CHI member- and consultation. Through its association with the prestigious His- ship. Student memberships are available at $17.50 per year. The panic Summer Program, CHS provides Seminary students the oppor- daily research fee is waived for CHI members and for students with tunity to attend lectures and take electives in English and/or Spanish a valid ID. off-campus given by scholars from the Hispanic/Latino world. The Institute’s research facilities and special exhibit galleries at CHS also sponsors the Annual Lecture in Hispanic/Latino Theol- 804 Seminary Place are open to the public Monday through Friday, ogy and Missions, which brings to campus some of the best emer- from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Institute’s museum of LCMS history gent and seasoned scholars in the Latin American and U.S. Latino at the Synod headquarters in Kirkwood is open to the public Mon- world. It organizes monthly worship services in Spanish in the Semi- day through Friday, from 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. nary’s undercroft Chapel. The Center offers on-campus workshops and theological consultations in Spanish or English for Latino workers and the church at large, as well as regular movie nights and En Conjunto (Together) table talks where faculty and/or guest practitioners facilitate discussion from a Lutheran perspective on critical cultural and missiological issues in Hispanic theology and missions.

CONCORDIA ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY The Concordia Archaeological Society is sponsored by Concor- dia Seminary, with support from the Klinck Biblical and Archaeo- logical Museum Endowment Fund. Institutional memberships are held by universities and seminaries associated with The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and Lutheran Church—Canada (LCC). The society seeks to promote interest and coordinate projects in Biblical archaeology, especially within the LCMS and LCC. Its work includes a newsletter, lectureships, and support for participation in field archaeology. It maintains the Klinck Biblical and Archaeological Ex- hibit, as well as other museum artifacts.

59 www.csl.edu Financial Information EXPENSES

The Board of Regents requires all student fees to be paid in full Orientation fee ...... $320 before the first day of classes each academic quarter. The right to at- Major Applied Project (1 calendar year) ...... $1,770 tend classes may be withheld from students who have not paid their MAP Extension (1 calendar year) ...... $885 fees in full. Special arrangements for payment of fees may be made with the Accounting Office when loans or other forms of financial Master of Arts (M.A.) aid are pending. If fees are deferred, any financial aid received by the Tuition...... $585 per credit hour institution will be credited against the student’s outstanding debts Audit fee ...... $175 per credit hour first, and any remaining proceeds will be delivered to the student. M.A. thesis Authorization to register for subsequent quarters, eligibility for a vic- (original registration, one calendar year)...... $3,525 arage assignment, the granting of a diploma, or certification may be Thesis Extension...... $180 withheld from students who do not adhere to the special payment (each quarter not including summer) plan arranged with the Accounting Office. M.A. exam (original registration, one calendar year) ...... no fee ACADEMIC TUITION AND FEES (2010-11) Exam Extension...... $180 Ministerial Formation Programs (each quarter not including summer) Master of Divinity and Certificate (Resident) Tuition...... $585 per credit hour Master of Sacred Theology (S.T.M.) Audit fee ...... $175 per credit hour Tuition...... $695 per credit hour Audit fee ...... $205 per credit hour Vicarage S.T.M. thesis Tuition ...... $10,530 per year (original registration, one calendar year) ...... $6,270 Vicarage fee...... $579 per year Thesis Extension...... $235 (payable during vicarage year; $193 per quarter (each quarter not including summer) for three quarters) S.T.M. exam (original registration, one calendar year) ...... no fee Master of Arts in Deaconess Studies (M.Deac.) Exam Extension...... $235 Tuition ...... $585 per credit hour (each quarter not including summer) Audit fee ...... $175 per credit hour Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Graduate Language-Preparation Courses Tuition...... $695 per credit hour Non-Credit Tuition ...... $290 per course hour Audit fee ...... $190 per credit hour (NOTE: Ministerial Formation students may take these Ph.D. examination courses for free-elective credit at their regular credit (original registration, two academic quarters)...... $4,175 tuition rate.) Examination Extension...... $535 (each quarter not including summer) Center for Hispanic Studies (CHS) Ph.D. dissertation Tuition ...... $585 per credit hour (6 payments billed, Fall, Winter, Spring for 2 years) . . $12,840 (Seminary Level, Pastoral and Deaconess tracks) Dissertation Extension...... $535 Weekend Fly-in Program ...... $2,720 (each quarter not including summer) (Seminary level) Entrance ...... $65 per course Other Advanced Studies fees (Congregational Level, pre-Seminary track) Saturday Greek Certificate Level ...... $30. Tuition ...... $290 per course hour (Congregational Level) (four 3-course hour segments, one each quarter)

Specific Ministry Pastor (SMP) International Study Programs (see page 16) Tuition ...... $1,755 per course Tuition ...... $3,510 per quarter/$10,530 per year Housing ...... $1,600 Ethnic Immigrant Institute of Theology (EIIT) (Westfield House only, for student only) Tuition ...... $1,755 per course These rates are charged for all courses taken in D.Min., S.T.M., and Deaf Institute of Theology (DIT) Ph.D. programs and for all courses taken by special graduate stu- Tuition ...... $1,755 per course dents or graduates of a theological seminary, whether or not they hold a first professional degree in theology (B.D./M.Div.).

Graduate School and Advanced Studies Correspondence School Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) Tuition ...... $175 per course Tuition...... $585 per credit hour Audit fee ...... $175 per credit hour

61 www.csl.edu ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATIVE FEES Married Student Apartments (unfurnished) Application Fees (non-refundable) Founders Way apartments M.Div., Certificate, M.Deac., EIIT, CHS, DIT ...... $40 Two bedrooms ...... $665 per month SMP...... $100 Three bedrooms ...... $745 per month Reactivation of previous year’s application ...... $40 Four bedrooms ...... $795 per month Doctor of Ministry applicants...... $50 Town house units Graduate School applicants (M.A., S.T.M., Ph.D.)...... $50 Two bedrooms ...... $690 per month Three bedrooms ...... $770 per month Tuition Deposit ...... $100 (Founders Way apartments include all utilities except electricity and (refundable, less any outstanding obligations, when a student long distance telephone. Charter Cable television and internet ac- leaves the Seminary) cess are included in rent.)

Late Registration ...... $30 Fritz Hall apartments One bedroom ...... $650 per month Registration Changes ...... $30 Two bedrooms ...... $675 per month

Student Technology Fees (Fritz Hall apartments include all utilities except long distance Full-time student (per quarter) ...... $35 telephone. Charter Cable television and internet access are included Vicar/Intern (per year)...... $25 in rent.) Summer Quarter (regardless of course load)...... $35 Distance Education student (per course)...... $50 OTHER EXPENSES Books and supplies are estimated to cost about $1,500 per year. Preparation Fee (per quarter) ...... $570 Food service for non-boarding students is available in the Seminary cafeteria on a pay-as-you-go basis. Transcript Fees (per copy) Regular transcript order ...... $5 REFUNDS 24-hour transcript order ...... $10 A student who withdraws officially or unofficially from a course 24-hour overnight express order ...... $30 or from the Seminary prior to the end of the seventh week of a quarter (or the equivalent time period in the Summer Quarter) shall re- HOUSING ceive a refund. Page 17 describes procedures for withdrawing from Dormitories (Room and Board) the Seminary. Double occupancy ...... $2,043 per quarter If the withdrawal is on the first day of classes in a quarter, the ...... $6,129 per year excluding summer refund will be the greater of either 95 percent of the charges as- Private room ...... $2,332 per quarter sessed the student or $100 less than the assessed charges. If the ...... $6,996 per year excluding summer withdrawal is after the first day of classes and before the end of the Private double room ...... $2,675 per quarter second week, the refund will be 90 percent of the assessed charges...... $8,075 per year excluding summer Refunds for the third through seventh weeks will be, respectively, 70 percent, 60 percent, 50 percent, 40 percent, and 30 percent of the assessed charges. There is no refund after the seventh week of the HOUSING FEES quarter. Security and key deposit ...... $100 Refunds will be allocated in accordance with federal regula- (Refund subject to inspection for cleanliness, breakage, tions. In the case of the withdrawal of a veteran, a refund will be and key return) made in accordance with Veterans Administration regulations. In no Confirmation deposit ...... $100. case will a refund be less than what state and federal laws require. (Confirmation deposit will be credited to security and key deposit upon execution of lease)

www.csl.edu 62 FINANCIAL AID

Concordia Seminary administers a variety of financial aid pro- MINISTERIAL FORMATION FINANCIAL AID – grams in support of its students’ education goals. It is the Seminary’s RESIDENTIAL STUDENTS goal that a lack of sufficient financial resources should not, by itself, Eligibility prevent qualified students from pursuing formation for entering All full-time LCMS students in residential ministerial formation pastoral or diaconal ministry, or advanced study in theology and programs (M.Div., Certificate, and M.Deac.) who are making satisfac- ministry. tory academic progress (see “Academic Standards,” pp. 17, 21, 33, respectively) are eligible to apply. In addition, all Colloquy candi- FINANCIAL AID SOURCES dates whom the Synodical Colloquy Committee has directed to Institutional Grants complete specific academic requirements in residence are also Direct institutional grants are funded by donor gifts and invest- eligible to apply. ment income. The Seminary and its students enjoy the good will and generosity of many people, who believe in the Seminary’s mission Application and work. All eligible students must annually prepare and submit a Con- cordia Seminary institutional financial aid application and a Free Ap- Private Scholarships plication for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Both forms are available The Seminary supports student applications to several inde- from the office of financial aid. NOTE: The deadline for submitting all pendent foundations which support ministerial and theological edu- application materials is March 31. Late submissions of applications cation through the distribution of grants and scholarships. are subject to reductions in the amounts of financial aid awarded. All eligible students must also apply annually for financial aid Employment from their home LCMS district and from their home congregation. When students are gainfully employed, there is a positive effect District application forms are available from the office of financial on their morale and attitude. On-campus employment is available aid. NOTE: District financial aid deadlines vary by district. In order through the federally-sponsored Work/Study program and in a for the office of financial aid to process and forward district applica- limited number of institutional student employment opportunities. tions, students must submit district applications through the office Applications for campus employment are available from the office of financial aid two weeks prior to the district deadline or March 31, of human resources. whichever is earlier. In order to ensure that students devote sufficient time to their primary vocation as students, campus employment is limited to 20 Need Analysis and Family Contribution hours per week, except in unusual circumstances. A student’s timely submission of the applications identified in the preceding section is crucial to the analysis and determination of Education Loans need. Two to four weeks after submitting the FAFSA form, a student After other sources of education funding are arranged, a stu- will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR), which the office of financial dent may still have unmet need. Concordia Seminary is a participant aid also receives. The SAR provides data which the office of financial in the Federal Perkins and Stafford (subsidized and unsubsidized) aid uses to complete district applications and to determine the stu- loan programs. The office of financial aid is authorized to determine dent’s Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and remaining (unmet) eligibility and to authorize disbursement of such loans. Application need. forms are available from the office of financial aid. Financial Planning Veterans Benefits and Vocational Rehabilitation Students should prepare a personal financial plan with real- Veterans who are entitled to education benefits as a result of istic estimates of income and expenses. The office of financial aid military service should notify the office of financial aid before enroll- prepares basic estimates of expenses, and can refer students to re- ing for classes. sources for personal financial planning. The office of financial aid will file VA Form 22-1999, in accordance with current regulations, to verify a qualified student’s enroll- Structure of Institutional Grants ment in the Seminary. Other questions about veterans’ benefits Institutional grants include the following components (and should be directed to the Veterans Administration Regional Office, projected percentages of tuition charged): Residential Programs 400 South 18th Street, St. Louis, Missouri 63103 (phone: 888-442- Grants (guaranteed); Adopt-A-Student Grants; Priority Endowment 4551). Scholarships; and Merit & Presidential Scholarships—these last three Persons who are eligible for benefits under other programs, components are not guaranteed. Students should consult the office such as vocational rehabilitation, should notify the office of financial of financial aid for clarifications of their specific awards. aid before enrolling in classes, so that such benefits can be considered along with other forms of assistance for which the student Acknowledging Financial Support might be eligible. Tuition grants for residential ministerial formation students are NOTE: The total of veterans tuition benefits and Seminary tu- made possible only through the generosity of individuals, organiza- ition grants may not exceed the cost of tuition. Seminary grants will tions, congregations, and districts who make financial contributions be adjusted accordingly. to Concordia Seminary’s financial aid programs. Personal letters

63 www.csl.edu of appreciation from students affirm to donors that their gifts are ADVANCED STUDIES FINANCIAL AID needed and appreciated. Eligibility Concordia Seminary requires recipients of financial aid supplied All full-time students in advanced studies programs (M.A., by named endowments and the Adopt-A-Student program to write S.T.M., and Ph.D.) who are making satisfactory academic progress periodically to the donors who are supplying their tuition grants. (see “Academic Standards,” pp. 42, 44, 46, respectively) are eligible Students who fail to acknowledge these grants in a timely manner to apply. All students in the D.Min. program who are making satis- will not be permitted to register for classes in the following quarter factory academic progress are eligible to apply. and may forfeit any Seminary-administered grants until the responsibility has been met. Application All eligible students must annually prepare and submit a Con- MINISTERIAL FORMATION FINANCIAL AID – cordia Seminary institutional financial aid application and a Free Ap- DISTANCE PROGRAMS plication for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Both forms are available The enrollment status of all distance program students of Con- from the office of financial aid, NOTE: The deadline for submitting cordia Seminary, St. Louis, is part-time (less than half-time). all application materials is March 1. Late submissions of applications None of the distance programs of ministerial formation (CHS, are subject to reductions in the amounts of financial aid awarded. DELTO, DIT, EIIT, and SMP) conducted by Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, has been presented for accreditation, or for certification for Financial Planning Title IV eligibility. Therefore, enrollment in these programs does not Students should prepare a personal financial plan with real- make students eligible for federal financial aid programs, including istic estimates of income and expenses. The office of financial aid loans, nor does it enable students with existing education loans to prepares basic estimates of expenses, and can refer students to re- request deferment. sources for personal financial planning. Students in these programs may be eligible, however, for financial aid administered by LCMS districts, auxiliaries, and Recognized Grant Information Service Organizations (RSOs), in addition to their home congrega- General – tions. District applications are available from the office of financial • Extension fees for graduate examinations and written aid. NOTE: District financial aid deadlines vary by district. In order projects (theses, dissertations) are not eligible for financial for the office of financial aid to process and forward district applica- aid. tions, students must submit district applications through the office • Preparatory language and writing courses are eligible for of financial aid two weeks prior to the district deadline or March 31, advanced studies financial aid up to 2/3 of the full 2011, whichever is earlier. computation. Master of Arts (M.A.) – Institutional Grants for Distance Programs by Program • Need-Based Support – up to 50% tuition support based on Center for Hispanic Studies (CHS), Seminary-level only – need analysis (contact office of financial aid for exact • students enrolled prior to 2009-10: formula) • Institutional Grant: 30%, guaranteed • Merit-Based Support – up to an additional 25% tuition • Presidential Scholarship: 8%, guaranteed support based on academic performance (contact office of • students who are admitted to begin in 2009-10: financial aid for exact formula) • Merit Scholarships may be available but are not guaranteed. Specific awards will be made by the NOTE: Students in ministerial formation programs leading to Concordia Seminary Financial Aid Committee with final certification but not to a ministerial formation degree, who also approval by the Office of the President. are enrolled in the M.A. program, will receive financial aid in Ethnic Immigrant Institute of Theology (EIIT) and accordance with their ministerial formation programs and not Deaf Institute of Theology (DIT) – according to the categories indicated above. • students enrolled prior to 2009-10: Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) – • Institutional Grant: 30%, guaranteed; • D.Min. fees (e.g., Orientation and MAP) are not eligible for • Presidential Scholarship: 8%, guaranteed financial aid. • students who are admitted to begin in 2009-10: • Tuition Grant: 50% of tuition, guaranteed • Merit Scholarships may be available but are not Master of Sacred Theology (S.T.M.) – guaranteed. Specific awards will be made by the • Need-Based Support – up to 50% tuition support based on Concordia Seminary Financial Aid Committee with need analysis (contact office of financial aid for exact final approval by the Office of the President. formula) Specific Ministry Pastor Program (SMP) – • Merit-Based Support – up to an additional 50% tuition • students enrolled prior to 2009-10: support based on academic performance (contact office of • Institutional Grant of $285 per course financial aid for exact formula) • students admitted to begin in 2009-10: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) – • Merit Scholarships may be available but are not • Need-Based Support – up to 50% tuition support based on guaranteed. Specific awards will be made by the need analysis (contact office of financial aid for exact Concordia Seminary Financial Aid Committee with final formula); students must also be in full-time residence approval by the Office of the President.

www.csl.edu 64 • Merit-Based Support – an additional 50% tuition support as long as a cumulative GPA of 3.5 is maintained • Priority Grants – grants from “named” endowments continue to be administered in accordance with the stipulations of the endowments; students must also be in full-time residence • Graduate Assistantships – Ph.D. students should inquire with the Graduate School about available assistantships • Presidential Grants – proposed by the Advanced Studies Committee, endorsed by the Financial Aid Committee, with final approval by the Office of the President

65 www.csl.edu Faculty FACULTY

DAVID L. ADAMS, S.T.M., Ph.D. DAVID O. BERGER, M.A., M.L.S. Associate Professor of Exegetical Theology Associate Professor of Practical Theology Director, Center for Archaeology and the Bible Director of Library Services Concordia Senior College, Fort Wayne, Indiana (B.A. 1977); Concor- Concordia Teachers College, River Forest, Illinois (B.S. 1962); Uni- dia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (M.Div. 1981, S.T.M. 1983); University versity of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois (M.A. 1963); University of Portland, of Cambridge, Cambridge, England (Ph.D. 1997); pastor, St. Peter, Portland, Oregon (M.L.S. 1969); associate professor, Concordia Col- Caseyville, Illinois (1985-87); manager of microcomputer services, Of- lege and High School, Portland, Oregon (1963-77); assistant librarian fice of Information Systems, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (1970-77); instructor and librarian, Lutheran High School, Portland, (1988-91); assistant professor and coordinator of the pre-seminary Oregon (1977-78); associate professor and library director, Concor- program, Concordia College, Ann Arbor, Michigan (1991-95); execu- dia College, Milwaukee/Concordia University, Mequon, Wisconsin tive director of the Office of Government Information, The Lutheran (1978-90); associate professor and director of library services, Con- Church—Missouri Synod, Washington, District of Columbia (1995- cordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri, since 1990. 2000); associate professor, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, since 2000; director of educational technology (2000-04); director, Center for JOEL D. BIERMANN, M.Div., Ph.D. Archaeology and the Bible since 2009. Associate Professor of Systematic Theology Concordia College, Ann Arbor, Michigan (B.A. 1983); Concordia Sem- CHARLES P. ARAND, Th.D. inary, St. Louis, Missouri (M.Div. 1987, Ph.D. 2002); assistant pastor, Professor of Systematic Theology Trinity, Bemidji, Minnesota (1987-88); assistant pastor, St. Matthew, Chairman, Department of Systematic Theology Holt, Michigan (1988-89); pastor (1989-98); pastoral assistant, Lu- The Waldemar A. and June Schuette Endowed Chair in theran Church of Webster Gardens, Webster Groves, Missouri, since Systematic Theology 2000; assistant professor, Concordia Seminary (2002-07); associate Faculty Marshal professor since 2007. Curriculum Developer, Specific Ministry Pastor Program Concordia College, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (B.A. 1980); Concordia GERHARD H. BODE, M.A., S.T.M., Ph.D. Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (M.Div. 1984, S.T.M. 1987, Th.D. 1989); Assistant Professor of Historical Theology pastor, St. John, Minden, and St. Luke, Covington, Illinois (1988-89); Seminary Archivist assistant professor, Concordia Seminary (1989-95); associate pro- University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota (B.A. 1990); Con- fessor (1995-2001); professor since 2001; chairman, department of cordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (M.Div. 1995; S.T.M. 1999; Ph.D. systematic theology, since 1995; assistant dean of faculty (1996-98); 2005); Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri (M.A. 1998); as- acting dean of faculty (1997); faculty marshal since 1997; associate sistant pastor, Salem, Affton, Missouri, since 2004; guest instructor, vice president for academic affairs (1998-2004); Waldemar A. and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (2003-05); instructor (2005- June Schuette Endowed Chair in Systematic Theology since 2003; 07); assistant professor since 2007. curriculum developer, Specific Ministry Pastor program, since 2008. KENT J. BURRESON, M.A., S.T.M., Ph.D. ANDREW H. BARTELT, M.A., M.Div., Ph.D. Associate Professor of Systematic Theology Professor of Exegetical Theology Dean of the Chapel Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana (B.A. 1988); Concordia Concordia College, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (A.A. 1969); Concor- Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (M.Div. 1992; S.T.M. 1994); University of dia Senior College, Fort Wayne, Indiana (B.A. 1971); University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana (M.A. 1997; Ph.D. 2002); assistant Cambridge, Cambridge, England (B.A. Honours 1973, M.A. 1977); to the pastor, St. Peter, Mishawaka, Indiana (1996-99); assistant pas- Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (M.Div. 1976); University of tor (1999-2000); instructor of theology, University of Notre Dame, Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan (Ph.D. 1991); assistant to the pastor, South Bend, Indiana (1997-98); instructor, Concordia Seminary, St. Peace, Mehlville, Missouri (1976-78); guest instructor, Concordia Louis, Missouri (2000-02); assistant professor (2002-08); associate Seminary (1977-78); instructor (1978-81); assistant professor (1981- professor since 2008; assistant dean of the chapel (2006-09); dean of 91); associate professor (1991-97); professor since 1997; assistant the chapel since 2009. academic advisor (1984-95); acting chairman of the department of exegetical theology (1992); chairman, department of exegetical the- WILLIAM W. CARR, JR., S.T.M. ology (1994-98); dean of administration and assistant to the presi- Assistant Professor of Exegetical Theology dent (1995-98); acting president (1996); vice president for academic Director of Academic Programming and Curriculum Assessment affairs and executive assistant to the president (1998-2010); execu- University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida (B.S.E. 1972); Concor- tive vice president for academic affairs since 2010. dia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (M.Div. 1983; S.T.M. 1997); pastor, Nazareth, Hopewell, Virginia (1983-94); guest instructor, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (1995-2000); assistant to the registrar (2001-01); academic advisor and registrar (2001-04); academic advisor and director of academic programming (2004-10); director of academic programming and curriculum assessment since 2010; assistant professor since 2001.

67 www.csl.edu ANTHONY A. COOK, M.Div. BRUCE M. HARTUNG, S.T.M., Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Practical Theology Associate Professor of Practical Theology Associate Dean of Curriculum and Instruction Dean of Ministerial Formation Concordia University, River Forest, Illinois (B.A. 1990); Concordia Concordia Senior College, Fort Wayne, Indiana (B.A. 1963); Concor- Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (M.Div. 1994); pastor, St. John, Granite dia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (M.Div. 1967; S.T.M. 1969); North- City, Illinois (1994-98); district missionary and pastor, Iowa West western University, Evanston, Illinois (Ph.D. 1971); assistant pastor, District, Nevada, Iowa (1998-99); senior/administrative pastor, King Redeemer, Waukegan, Illinois (1967-69); staff pastoral counselor, of Kings, Mason, Ohio (1999-2005); director of educational technol- Pastoral Counseling Center, Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, ogy, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (2005-2007); director Illinois (1971-73); director (1973-83); executive director, Onondaga of distance curricula (2007-2010); associate dean of curriculum and Pastoral Counseling Center, Syracuse, New York (1983-91); director, instruction since 2010; assistant professor since 2005. LCMS Health Ministries, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, St. Louis, Missouri (1991-2002); executive director, Commission on Min- TIMOTHY P. DOST, M.Div., Ph.D. isterial Growth and Support, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Associate Professor of Historical Theology (1995-2005); associate professor, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Mis- Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana (B.A. 1981); Concordia souri, since 2002; director of continuing education (2002-06); faculty Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (M.Div. 1985); University of Southern director of deaconess studies (2005-09); dean of ministerial forma- California, Los Angeles, California (Ph.D. 1997); pastor, St. John, tion since 2006. Colton, California (1985-90); pastor, Concordia, Inglewood, California (1990-98); interim pastor, Peace, Estacada, Oregon (1998-99); interim ERIK H. HERRMANN, M.Div., Ph.D. pastor, St. Martin’s, Winona, Minnesota (2000-02); teacher, South Assistant Professor of Historical Theology Bay Lutheran High School, Inglewood, California (1990-98); guest in- Director of Deaconess Studies structor, Concordia University, Portland, Oregon (1998-2000); guest Concordia University, Mequon, Wisconsin (B.A. 1995); Concordia instructor, Winona State University, Winona, Minnesota (2000-01); Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (M.Div. 2000; Ph.D. 2005); assistant pas- adjunct instructor (2001-02); assistant professor, Concordia Semi- tor, Timothy, St. Louis, Missouri, since 2004; guest instructor, Con- nary, St. Louis, Missouri (2002-07); associate professor since 2007. cordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (2004-05); instructor (2005-07); assistant professor since 2007; director of deaconess studies since THOMAS J. EGGER, M.Div. 2009. Assistant Professor of Exegetical Theology Academic Advisor for Sem I Students JEFFREY J. KLOHA, S.T.M., Ph.D. Central College, Pella, Iowa (B.A. 1993); Concordia Seminary, St. Associate Professor of Exegetical Theology Louis, Missouri (M.Div. 1997); pastor, Zion, Storm Lake, Iowa (2000- Associate Dean of Theological Research and Publication 05); guest instructor, Concordia Lutheran Seminary, Edmonton, Director, Parish Resources and Continuing Education Alberta, Canada (1999); assistant professor, Concordia Seminary, Concordia College, Ann Arbor, Michigan (B.A. 1988); Concordia St. Louis, Missouri, since 2005; academic advisor for Sem I students Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (M.Div. 1992, S.T.M. 1998); University of since 2010. Leeds, Leeds, UK (Ph.D. 2007); associate pastor, Gethsemane, Lake- wood, Ohio (1993-98); assistant professor, Concordia Seminary, St. JEFFREY A. GIBBS, S.T.M., Ph.D. Louis, Missouri (1999-2007); associate professor since 2007; manag- Professor of Exegetical Theology ing editor, concordiatheology.org (2007-10); associate dean of theo- Chairman, Department of Exegetical Theology logical research and publication, and director of parish resources Rice University, Houston, Texas (B.A. 1974); Concordia Theological and continuing education since 2010. Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana (M.Div. 1979, S.T.M. 1988); Union Theological Seminary in Virginia, Richmond, Virginia (Ph.D. 1995); R. REED LESSING, S.T.M., Ph.D. pastor, Calvary, St. Helens, Oregon (1979-86); pastor, Grade, Scap- Associate Professor of Exegetical Theology poose, Oregon (1979-89); assistant professor, Concordia Seminary, Director of the Graduate School St. Louis, Missouri (1992-97); associate professor (1997-2005); pro- St. John’s College, Winfield, Kansas (B.A. 1981); Concordia Seminary, fessor since 2005; assistant academic advisor (1996-99); academic St. Louis, Missouri (M.Div. 1985, S.T.M. 1989, Ph.D. 2001); pastor, advisor for Sem I students (1999-2010); acting chairman, department Christ the Servant, West Monroe, Louisiana (1986-90); pastor, Trinity, of exegetical theology (2000-01); director of certification (2006-10); Broken Arrow, Oklahoma (1990-99); secretary, Oklahoma District, chairman, department of exegetical theology since 2010. The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (1991-94); second vice president (1997-99); assistant professor, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (1999-2005); interim vice president for student life (2004- 06); associate professor since 2005; director of graduate school since 2007.

DAVID I.M. LEWIS, S.T.M. Assistant Professor of Exegetical Theology California State University at Fullerton, Fullerton, California (B.A. 1988); Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (M.Div. 1994, S.T.M. 1998); pastor, Grace, Crescent City, California (1998-2004); guest instructor, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (1995-98, 2003); assistant professor since 2004.

www.csl.edu 68 RICHARD W. MARRS, M.S., M.Div., Ph.D. JOEL P. OKAMOTO, Th.D. Associate Professor of Practical Theology Associate Professor of Systematic Theology Dean of the Faculty Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts St. John’s College, Winfield, Kansas (A.A. 1978); Concordia Univer- (B.S. 1982); Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (M.Div. 1993, sity, River Forest, Illinois (B.A. 1980); University of Kansas, Lawrence, S.T.M. 1996, Th.D. 1997); assistant pastor, Abiding Savior, St. Louis, Kansas (M.S. 1985); Loyola University, Chicago, Illinois (Ph.D. 1994); Missouri (1996-98); instructor, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Mis- Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (Alternate Route Certifica- souri (1998-2000); assistant professor (2000-07); associate professor tion 2001, M.Div. 2008); professor and counselor, St. John’s College, since 2007. Winfield, Kansas (1982-86); professor and counselor, Concordia University, River Forest, Illinois (1986-98); pastor, Immanuel, Junction JEFFREY A. OSCHWALD, M.A., M.Div., Ph.D. City, Kansas (2001-06); associate professor, Concordia Seminary, St. Associate Professor of Exegetical Theology Louis, Missouri, since 2006; director of continuing education (2006- Coordinator, International Seminary Exchange Programs 09); dean of the faculty since 2010. Concordia College, Ann Arbor, Michigan (B.A. 1979); Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana (M.Div. 1983); University DAVID R. MAXWELL, M.A., S.T.M., Ph.D. of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana (M.A. 1987, Ph.D. 1993); pastor, Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology New Hope, Ossian, Indiana (1988-91); associate professor, China University of Texas, Austin, Texas (B.A. 1991); Concordia Seminary, Lutheran Seminary, Hsinchu, Taiwan, ROC (1994-2002); associate St. Louis, Missouri (M.Div. 1995, S.T.M. 1997); Washington University, professor, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri, since 2002; coor- St. Louis, Missouri (M.A. 1995); University of Notre Dame, South dinator of international seminary exchange programs since 2009. Bend, Indiana (Ph.D. 2003); assistant pastor, Trinity, Elkhart, Indiana (2003-04); guest instructor, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri DAVID J. PETER, D.Min. (2000-01); guest instructor, Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Associate Professor of Practical Theology Wayne, Indiana (2003-04); assistant professor, Concordia Seminary, Director, Doctor of Ministry Program since 2004. Placement Counselor Chairman, Department of Practical Theology DALE A. MEYER, M.A., M.Div., Ph.D., D.D. University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska (B.A. 1982); Concordia Professor of Practical Theology Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (M.Div. 1987); Trinity Evangelical Di- President vinity School, Deerfield, Illinois (D.Min. 1999); visiting instructor of Concordia Senior College, Fort Wayne, Indiana (B.A. 1969); Con- theology, Concordia College, Seward, Nebraska (1987-88); associ- cordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (M.Div. 1973); Washington ate pastor, Trinity, Peoria, Illinois (1988-95); senior pastor (1995-98); University, St. Louis, Missouri (M.A. 1974, Ph.D. 1986); Concordia assistant professor, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (1998- Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana (D.D. 1993); pastor, St. 2004); associate professor since 2004; director of the Doctor of Min- Peter, Memphis, Illinois, and St. Salvator, Venedy, Illinois (1974-81); istry program since 1998; placement counselor (1998-2004 and since secretary, Southern Illinois District, The Lutheran Church—Mis- 2007); acting director of placement (2004-07); interim chairman, souri Synod (1979-81); second vice president (1981-83); first vice department of practical theology (2009-10); chairman since 2010. president (1983-85); guest instructor, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (1979-81); assistant professor and director of resident field PAUL R. RAABE, M.A., M.Div., Ph.D. education (1981-84); senior pastor, Holy Cross, Collinsville, Illinois Professor of Exegetical Theology (1984-88); Lutheran Hour speaker, International Lutheran Laymen’s Concordia Teachers College, Seward, Nebraska (B.S. in Ed. 1975); League, St. Louis, Missouri (1988-2001); third vice president, The Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (M.Div. 1979); Washington Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (1995-98); professor and Gregg University, St. Louis, Missouri (M.A. 1979); University of Michigan, H. Benidt Memorial Endowed Chair in Homiletics and Literature, Ann Arbor, Michigan (Ph.D. 1989); instructor, Concordia College, Ann Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (2001-05); interim president Arbor, Michigan (1979-83); guest instructor, Concordia Seminary, (2004-05); president since 2005. St. Louis, Missouri (summer 1983); assistant professor (1983-90); associate professor (1990-97); professor since 1997; guest instructor, GLENN A. NIELSEN, S.T.M., Ph.D. Lutheran Theological Seminary, Baguio City, Philippines (summer Professor of Practical Theology 1996); chairman, department of exegetical theology (1998-2010). Director of Vicarage and Internship University of Wisconsin, Marshfield, Wisconsin (1973-74); Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana (B.A. 1977); Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (M.Div. 1981, S.T.M. 1987); Northwestern Univer- sity, Evanston, Illinois (Ph.D. 1993); assistant pastor, Immanuel, St. Charles, Missouri (1982-87); assistant professor, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (1990-96); associate professor (1996-2004); professor since 2004; director of vicarage (1990-2007); acting director of the Doctor of Ministry program (1997-98); director of vicarage and internship since 2007.

69 www.csl.edu VICTOR A. RAJ, Th.D. LEOPOLDO A. SÁNCHEZ M., M.Div., Ph.D. Mission Professor of Exegetical Theology Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology Director, Institute for Mission Studies The Werner R.H. Krause and Elizabeth Ringger Krause Endowed Kerala University, Trivandrum, India (B.Sc. 1967); Gurukul College, Chair for Hispanic Ministries Madras, India (B.D. 1971); Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri Director, Center for Hispanic Studies (S.T.M. 1976, Th.D. 1981); pastor, St. Paul, Cochin, India (1971-72); Concordia University, Mequon, Wisconsin (B.A. 1995); Concordia Youth Secretary, Trivandrum District, India Evangelical Lutheran Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana (M.Div. 1999); Concordia Church, India (1972-74); Gospel, Trivandrum, India (1975-84); direc- Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (Ph.D. 2003); guest instructor, Concor- tor, Renewal Program, India Evangelical Lutheran Church (1984-88); dia Seminary (2001-02); deployed staff, Hispanic Institute of Theol- president, Concordia Theological Seminary, Nagercoil, India (1988- ogy (2003-04); assistant professor, Concordia Seminary, since 2004; 90); professor and chairman of the division of theology, Concordia director of the Center for Hispanic Studies since 2006; Werner R.H. University, Mequon, Wisconsin (1990-95); mission professor of Krause and Elizabeth Ringger Krause Endowed Chair for Hispanic exegetical theology, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri, since Ministries since 2007. 1995; assistant director, Institute for Mission Studies (1995-2009); director since 2009. DAVID R. SCHMITT, M.A., M.Div., Ph.D. Associate Professor of Practical Theology PAUL W. ROBINSON, S.T.M., Ph.D. Gregg H. Benidt Memorial Endowed Chair in Homiletics Associate Professor of Historical Theology and Literature Chairman, Department of Historical Theology Concordia College, Ann Arbor, Michigan (B.A. 1984); Concordia Concordia College, River Forest, Illinois (B.A. 1985); Concordia Semi- Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (M.Div. 1988); University of Illinois, nary, St. Louis, Missouri (M.Div. 1989, S.T.M. 1994); University of Champaign-Urbana, Illinois (M.A. 1990); Washington University, St. Chicago, Chicago, Illinois (Ph.D. 2001); pastor, St. John, Secor, Illinois Louis, Missouri (Ph.D. 2005); teaching assistant, University of Illinois, (1990-92); instructor, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (1996- Champaign-Urbana, Illinois (1988-90); pastor, St. John the Divine, 98); assistant professor (1998-2004); associate professor since 2004; Chicago, Illinois (1990-95); adjunct faculty, Joliet Junior College, faculty liaison to the Hispanic Institute of Theology (1998-2006); Joliet, Illinois (1992-95); assistant professor, Concordia Seminary, St. chairman, department of historical theology since 2004; dean of Louis, Missouri (1995-2006); associate professor since 2006; Gregg H. ministerial formation (2006-2008). Benidt Memorial Endowed Chair in Homiletics and Literature since 2005. ROBERT L. ROSIN, M.Div., Ph.D. Professor of Historical Theology BRUCE G. SCHUCHARD, S.T.M., Ph.D. Director, Center for Reformation Research Associate Professor of Exegetical Theology Concordia Teachers College, River Forest, Illinois (B.A. 1972); Concor- Dean of Advanced Studies dia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (M.Div. 1976); Stanford University, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan (B.S. 1979); Concordia Palo Alto, California (M.A. 1977, Ph.D. 1986); instructor, Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana (M.Div. 1984, S.T.M. Seminary (1981-85); assistant professor (1985-90); associate profes- 1985); Union Theological Seminary in Virginia, Richmond, Virginia sor (1990-97); professor since 1997; acting director of library services (Ph.D. 1991); pastor, St. James, Victor, Iowa (1990-97); assistant pro- (1988-90); faculty marshal (1989-97); editor, Concordia Seminary fessor, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (1997-2003); associate Publications (1995-2005); chairman, department of historical the- professor since 2003; dean of the graduate school (2003-06); dean of ology (1995-2004); guest instructor, Martin Luther Seminary, Lae, advanced studies since 2006. Papua New Guinea (summer 1983); director of Center for Reforma- tion Research since 1997; guest professor, Mekane Yesus Seminary, WILLIAM W. SCHUMACHER, S.T.M., Ph.D. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (spring 2001). Mission Associate Professor of Historical Theology Dean of Theological Research and Publication TIMOTHY E. SALESKA, M.Div., M.Phil., Ph.D. Wartburg College, Waverly, Iowa (B.A. 1981); Concordia Seminary, Associate Professor of Exegetical Theology St. Louis, Missouri (M.Div. 1985, S.T.M. 1996, Ph.D. 2003); evange- Associate Dean of Ministerial Formation listic missionary, Botswana, Africa (1985-95); missionary counselor Director, Master of Divinity and Residential Certificate Programs (1991-95); assistant to the director of resident field education for St. John’s College, Winfield, Kansas (A.A. 1976); Concordia College, cross-cultural experiences, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri Ann Arbor, Michigan (B.A. 1978); Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Mis- (1996-2007); mission assistant professor (1998-2005); mission as- souri (M.Div. 1982); Hebrew Union College, Cincinnati, Ohio (M.Phil. sociate professor since 2005; dean of theological research and pub- 1991, Ph.D. 1999); pastor, Peace, Cincinnati, Ohio (1982-95); associ- lication since 2006; acting chair, department of historical theology ate pastor, St. Paul’s, Napoleon, Ohio (1995-97); assistant profes- (2008-09). sor, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (1997-2003); associate professor since 2003; acting placement counselor (2004-07); editor, Concordia Theology Online (2006-08); director of M.Div. and residential certificate programs since 2008; associate dean of ministerial formation since 2010.

www.csl.edu 70 WILLIAM G. UTECH, S.T.M., D.Min. ROBERT W. WEISE, M.Div., Ph.D. Associate Professor of Practical Theology Professor of Practical Theology Director of Resident Field Education The Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis Chair in Pastoral Ministry Concordia College, St. Paul, Minnesota (B.A. 1981); Concordia and the Life Sciences Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (M.Div. 1985, S.T.M. 1988); Covenant Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Illinois (B.S. in Ed. 1967); Uni- Theological Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (D.Min. 2006); pastor, Holy versity of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois (M.S. 1970, Ph.D. 1973); Concordia Emmanuel, Bloomington, Minnesota (1987-96); vacancy pastor, Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (M.Div. 1982); instructor, Kansas State Christ in the City, St. Louis, Missouri (2005-08); assistant professor, University, Manhattan, Kansas (1972-73); research associate, Wayne Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (1996-2003); associate pro- State University, Detroit, Michigan (1973-74); assistant professor fessor since 2003; director of resident field education since 1996. (1974-78); pastor, Zion, Bunker Hill, Illinois (1982-85); senior pastor, Our Savior’s, Springfield, Illinois (1985-92); associate professor, JAMES W. VOELZ, M.Div., Ph.D. Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (1992-2002); professor since Professor of Exegetical Theology 2002; The Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis Chair in Pastoral Ministry Concordia College, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (A.A. 1965); Concordia and the Life Sciences since 1992. Senior College, Fort Wayne, Indiana (B.A. 1967); Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (M.Div. 1971); Westfield House, Cambridge, Eng- land (1971-72); University of Cambridge, Cambridge, England (Ph.D. 1978); assistant professor, Concordia Theological Seminary, Spring- field, Illinois (1975-76), and Fort Wayne, Indiana (1976-82); associate professor (1982-89); pastoral assistant, Zion, Fort Wayne, Indiana (1984-88); guest instructor, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (summer 1983); associate professor (1989-93); professor since 1993; director of graduate studies (1996-98); dean of the graduate school (1998-2003); dean of the faculty (2006-10).

71 www.csl.edu FACULTY EMERITI

Karl L. Barth, M.Div., D.D. Arthur F. Graudin, D.Rel. Norman E. Nagel, M.Div., Ph.D., LL.D., D.D. President Emeritus Douglas R. Groll, M.Div., D.D. Francis C. Rossow, M.A., M.Div., Litt.D. Ralph A. Bohlmann, Horace D. Hummel, S.T.M., Ph.D. Henry L. Rowold, Th.D President Emeritus Won Yong Ji, Th.D. William J. Schmelder, S.T.M. Arthur D. Bacon, M.A.T., M.S.Ed., M.Div., Ph.D Erich H. Kiehl, Th.D. Paul L. Schrieber, Th.D. Juan G. Berndt, Dipl., D.D. Charles T. Knippel, S.T.M., Ph.D. Leroy E. Vogel, S.T.M. James L. Brauer, S.M.M., S.T.M., Ph.D. Robert A. Kolb, S.T.M., Ph.D., Litt.D., Litt.D. Richard H. Warneck, S.T.M., Ph.D. Louis A. Brighton, S.T.M., Ph.D. Harley L. Kopitske, M.Div. David W. Wollenburg, S.T.M., D.Min. Jerrold A. Eickmann, M.Div. Thomas E. Manteufel, S.T.M., Ph.D. Ronald R. Feuerhahn, S.T.M., Ph.D. Elmer W. Matthias, D.Min.

www.csl.edu 72 RESIDENT FIELD EDUCATION SUPERVISORS

For Congregations Steven Albers David Fielding Vernon Lintvedt Allen Schenk Roger Altenberger Randy Fisher Harold Luckritz John Schmidtke Edward Arle Richard Foss David McBurney Paul Schult Randy Asburry Joel Fritsche Richard Manus Gary Schulte Jason Auringer Dion Garrett David Marth Martin Schultz Andrew Bacon Doug Gaunt Lee Maxwell Timothy Seban Douglas Balzer Andrew Gimbel Dr. Jack Miller Paul Shaw Mark Bangert Kevin Golden Kelly Mitteis Kenneth Sievers Daniel Barbey Terry Grebing Mark Nebel William Simmons Fred Baue George Gude Michael Okine Dale Skeesick Gordon Beck Steven Hasenstein Timothy Ostermeyer Mark Smith Stephen Benke Monte Haun Kevin Parviz Martin Springer Paul Biber John Hellweege David Pelsue Joe Sullivan John Brunette Mark Hoehner James Prince Steven Theiss Gary Byers Mark Hofferber Ronald Rall W. Mart Thompson Douglas Chinberg John Jameson John Rathje Tony Troup Joel Christiansen Dennis Kastens Stuart Rethwisch Chad Trunkhill Kirk Clayton Bruce Keseman Matthew Roeglin Keith Wachter Jeff Cloeter Kurt Klaus Jim Rogers Michael Walther Kevin Cook Robert Kriete Richard Rossow Mark Wiesner David Dittmar Michael Kumm Mark Rouland Timothy Wilkins Lonie Eatherton Theodore Laesch, Jr. Paul Rueckert Rodney Wise William Engfehr Leonard Laetsch Jarold Rux Warren Woerth Mark Femmel Timothy Landskroener Allen Schade Darrell Zimmerman

For modules Darryl Anderson Michael Meraz Kelly Schjenken Vince Stanley Allen Buckman Douglas Nicely John Schmidtke Bill Wilson Steve Cohen Kevin Parviz Paul Shaw HyoJohn Kim Karen Pitkin Kara Simmons

73 www.csl.edu VICARAGE SUPERVISORS

David Ahlman Jack Gillam Paul Liersenmann Allen Schade Edward Arle Warren Granke Robert Lindau Donald Schatz W. M. Arp Robert Gray Garry McCracken Jeffrey Scheer Robert Bailey Gary Griffin Jerry McNamara Scott Schmieding Mark Bangert George Gude David Meggers Donald Schoewe D. Keith Beasley Ray Hagan Douglas Meyer Jeremy Schultz Donald Becker Steve Heinsen Dr. Jack Miller Scott Siedler Oscar Benavides Barrie Henke Lawrence Mitchell Alan Sommer William Beyer Barry Hildebracht Gary Mohr Walter Steinbach Paul Biebighauser Mark Hoehner Theodore Mueller Dien Ashley Taylor Michael Bingenheimer Paul Hoffmann Dean Nadasdy Terry Theiss Gerhard Bode LeRoy Hovel Martin Nutter Terry Timm Jonathan Bontke David Hudak Wray Offerman Hal Toenjes Mark Brandt David Johnson William Otte Donald Treglown David Bretscher John Jones Dave Paape Gary Trowbridge David Brighton David Jung Michael Petri Aaron Unseth Mark Buckert Clyde Kieschnick Jeff Prewitt Gary Werling Paul Burtzlaff Richard Kiessling Charles Reich Larry Wesolik Dr. Monique Busch Richard Knapp Gene Reichel Mark Wiesner Mark Carter Timothy Knapp Daryl Robarge Thomas Wirsing Eric Cloeter Robert Koehler Matthew Roeglin Rodney Wise Robert Donovan Paul Krueger Richard Rossow Michael Wolfram Robert Eble Dan Kunkel John Roth Matthew Wurm Kevin Elseroad Sig Kunz David Rumbold Kevin Wyssmann Joel Fritsche David Langewisch John Ryding Timothy Yeadon

www.csl.edu 74 Courses COURSES

All courses conducted in residence at Concordia Seminary, Courses are numbered according to the following categories: except pre-seminary courses, are taught at a post-baccalaureate/ graduate level. The following tables identify the departments and 080-099 Pre-seminary and theological language courses applicable subject prefixes, and the numbering system in current (not applicable to M.A., M.Div., or higher degree) use: 100-199 Core courses (required in the M.Div., Alternate Route, and M.A. programs, usually as prerequi Exegetical Theology (E, EO, EN) sites for advanced courses within the depart- Systematic Theology (S) ment) Historical Theology (H) 400-499 Electives Practical Theology (P) 700-799 Courses designed especially for the Alternate Doctor of Ministry (DM) Route or for the M.A. programs Deaconess (DC) 800-899 Graduate seminars (may be taken by M.Div. and Theological Languages (TL) M.A. students in special cases) 900-999 D.Min. seminars and courses

PRE-SEMINARY COURSES (INCLUDING THEOLOGICAL LANGUAGES)

OT080 3 hours TL086 3 hours TL091 3 hours Old Testament Content and History This Greek Review (Prerequisite: EN093 or Theological Latin Essentials of gram- course is designed to assist the student equivalent) Basic review of Greek morphol- mar, vocabulary, and sentence structure in gaining the basic understanding of the ogy, syntax, and vocabulary. (Credit not ap- to assist students in acquiring a reading content and history of the Old Testament, plicable to M.Div. or higher degree.) knowledge of Latin. Designed for graduate which is prerequisite for the study of theol- students who intend to take the reading ogy at the Seminary level. (Credit not appli- proficiency examination in Latin and for cable to M.Div. or higher degree.) CD080 3 hours M.Div. students who wish to develop the Basics of Christian Doctrine This course ability to use and read theological materi- TL080 12 hours is designed to assist the student in gaining als in Latin. Satisfactory performance on Elementary Hebrew The essentials of He- the basic understanding of Christian doc- a reading proficiency examination is re- brew morphology, syntax, and vocabulary. trine, which is prerequisite for the study of quired for satisfactory completion of this (Credit not applicable to M.Div. or higher theology at the Seminary level. (Credit not course. (Eligible for free elective credit and degree.) applicable to M.Div. or higher degree.) tuition grants for M.Div. and M.Deac. only.)

TL081 3 hours TL090 3 hours TL092 3 hours Hebrew Review (Prerequisite: EO092 or Theological German Essentials of gram- Theological French Essentials of gram- equivalent) Basic review of Hebrew mor- mar, vocabulary, and sentence structure mar, vocabulary, and sentence structure phology, syntax, and vocabulary. (Credit to assist students in acquiring a reading to assist students in acquiring a reading not applicable to M.Div. or higher degree.) knowledge of German. Designed for grad- knowledge of French. Designed for gradu- uate students who intend to take the read- ate students who intend to take the read- NT080 3 hours ing proficiency examination in German and ing proficiency examination in French and New Testament Content and History for M.Div. students who wish to develop for M.Div. students who wish to develop This course is designed to assist the stu- the ability to use and read theological ma- the ability to use and read theological ma- dent in gaining the basic understanding of terials in German. Satisfactory performance terials in French. Satisfactory performance the content and history of the New Testa- on a reading proficiency examination is on a reading proficiency examination is ment, which is prerequisite for the study of required for satisfactory completion of this required for satisfactory completion of this theology at the Seminary level. (Credit not course. (Eligible for free elective credit and course. (Eligible for free elective credit and applicable to M.Div. or higher degree.) tuition grants for M.Div. and M.Deac. only.) tuition grants for M.Div. and M.Deac. only.)

TL085 12 hours Elementary Greek The essentials of Greek morphology, syntax, and vocabulary. (Credit not applicable to M.Div. or higher degree.)

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Required courses are listed first, followed by electives. Not all electives in the catalog will be offered in the current academic year. A complete schedule of courses for a specific quarter will be available at the time of registration. Required Courses EO101 2 hours EO106 3 hours EN107 3 hours Hebrew Biblical Readings (Prerequisite: Psalms and Writings (Prerequisite: E102) The Pauline Epistles and Acts (Prerequi- proficiency in biblical Hebrew) Practice in This course consists of two related parts: (1) site: E102 and EN105) This course consists the “art of translation” by applying funda- an overview of the third part of the Hebrew of two related parts: (1) an overview of the mental skills in Hebrew to basic interpreta- Bible, known as “the Writings,” in which Pauline Epistles and Acts in which topics of tion of biblical texts. Readings selected will topics of an isagogical nature will be dis- an isagogical nature will be discussed; (2) lay the foundation for hermeneutics and cussed; (2) an exegetical study of selected an exegetical study of Galatians or Romans subsequent courses. Psalms on the basis of the Hebrew text. on the basis of the Greek text.

EN101 2 hours EO107 3 hours E109 2 hours Greek Biblical Readings (Prerequisite: Isaiah and the Prophets (Prerequisite: Seminar in Biblical Theology (Prerequi- proficiency in biblical Greek) Practice in the E102) This course consists of two related site: vicarage) The course will introduce “art of translation” by applying fundamen- parts: (1) an overview of the second part of the students to the methodological issues tal skills in Greek to basic interpretation of the Hebrew Bible, known as “the Prophets,” of “biblical theology.” The course will focus biblical texts. Readings selected will lay the in which topics of an isagogical nature will on the distinctive idioms and emphases foundation for hermeneutics and subse- be discussed; (2) an exegetical study of Isa- of the various parts of the Scriptures (e.g., quent courses. iah on the basis of the Hebrew text. historical narratives, prophecy, prayer, wisdom Synoptics, Johannine, Pauline) and on the broader themes (e.g., justification, E102 3 hours EN105 3 hours kingdom of God, covenant, Zion, Messiah), Biblical Hermeneutics (Prerequisites: The Synoptic Gospels (Prerequisite: E102) especially as they demonstrate the unity of EO101, EN101) This course is devoted to This course consists of two related parts: the entire biblical canon. Special attention an investigation into the art of interpret- (1) an overview of isagogical matters per- will be given to the relationship between ing the canonical text of Scripture (Old taining to all of the synoptic gospels; (2) an the two testaments and to the understand- and New Testaments in their original lan- exegetical study of that synoptic gospel, ing of sound exegetical method as a basis guages) in light of historical precedents which will be central to the church’s lec- for theological conclusions and applica- and developments with a view to setting tionary for the upcoming year. tions. forth an adequate methodology for persons training for the pastoral ministry. EN106 3 hours John and the Catholic Epistles (Prerequi- EO105 3 hours site: E102 and EN105) This course consists Exodus and the Torah (Prerequisite: of two related parts: (1) an introduction to E102) This course consists of two related the study of the Johannine corpus and the parts: (1) an overview of the first five books catholic Epistles; (2) a treatment of the Gos- of the Old Testament in which topics of pel according to St. John. an isagogical nature will be discussed; (2) an exegetical study of selected sections of Exodus on the basis of the Hebrew text.

Electives General (letter prefix: E-) E474 Up to 6 hours E476 3 hours Archaeological Practicum Concordia Biblical Archaeology The contribution E470 3 hours Seminary offers up to six hours of credit or of Near Eastern archaeology to the under- Biblical Theology of Mission (Prereq- transfer credit (towards free electives) for standing of the biblical world. Exegesis uisites: P160, E102) This course will study participation in approved archaeological of relevant biblical texts that are given an Holy Scripture from a missiological per- excavations in Bible Lands that are accom- increased understanding by extrabiblical spective. A survey of both Old and New panied by appropriate academic instruc- research. Attention to the appropriate Testaments will be combined with an tion and discipline. Regular programs are purposes, methods, and limits of nondocu- intensive study of selected pericopes in offered by Jerusalem University College mentary archaeological evidence in inter- the original languages, with a view to un- and the American Schools of Oriental Re- preting the Bible. derstanding how fundamental, pervasive, search, in which the Seminary maintains and rich the mission outreach of God is memberships, and others are frequently throughout Scripture. available.

77 www.csl.edu E700 3 hours EO404 3 hours EO499 3 hours Art of Interpretation This course is de- Rapid Reading of the Old Testament Independent Study Elective (Prerequi- voted to an investigation into the art of Reading of as much as possible of repre- site: vicarage) Independent study program interpreting the canonical text of Scripture sentative portions of the Old Testament, in the area of the student’s choice, based (Old and New Testaments) in light of his- especially prose passages with theological on a prospectus established in consulta- torical precedents and developments with significance. Development of both linguis- tion with the instructor. An independent a view to setting forth an adequate meth- tic and theological facility toward indepen- study elective offers an opportunity to odology for persons training to become dent handling of texts. explore an area of special interest that is pastors and teachers in the church today. outside the usual scope of a regular course or to conduct a deeper investigation of a EO470 3 hours topic that is contained in a regular course. E800 3 hours Old Testament Paradigms for Mission A Qualified students may take only one in- Problems in Hermeneutics An investiga- study of the Scriptures from the perspec- dependent study elective for credit toward tion of such basic hermeneutical issues as: tive of mission, including an overview of the M.Div. degree. Prospectus forms are the translator as interpreter, the canon as the life of Israel as God’s agent of salvation; available in the Registrar’s Office. a hermeneutical problem, inspiration and special note of Israel’s interaction with non- allegory, tradition as interpreter, “what it Israelites and their gods; study of refocused meant and what it means,” “The New Her- and renewed impetus on salvation for all EO707 3 hours meneutic.” nations in the life, death, and resurrection Introduction to the Old Testament The of Jesus Christ; detailed study of selected course offers a survey of the history of Israel and an analysis of each book of the E801 3 hours pericopes that reflect God’s universal mis- Old Testament in the light of this back- Major Figures in Hermeneutics (Prereq- sion; implications for contemporary mis- ground. Stress is on theology, applicability, uisite: E800 or permission of the instructor) sion and ministry. structure, form, and general content. An in-depth study of the interpretive theories of theologians and critics who are/have EO472 3 hours been engaged in hermeneutical inquiry, Old Testament Theology The course will EO795 3 hours especially those whose work is of contem- examine the nature of the discipline known Research Project Independent study porary significance for the interpretation of as “Old Testament Theology,” its history, project for M.A. students, supervised by a both text and life. Figures considered will methods, and leading scholars. By working selected instructor on the basis of a pro- change as appropriate. through selected Hebrew texts of special spectus prepared by the student. Prospec- theological significance, students will tus forms are available from the Graduate School. E809 3 hours develop their skill at describing Old Testa- Advanced Biblical Theology The course ment theology, interpreting theological examines principles and methods of bibli- themes in their Old Testament context, and EO796 6 hours cal theology in terms of the relationship relating them to New Testament theology. Master of Arts Thesis Registration in this between the disciplines of exegetical and course entitles the student to the services systematic theology. It surveys past and EO473 3 hours of a thesis committee to direct thesis re- current issues and demonstrates results Millennialism and Prophecy Hermeneuti- search and writing, and to thesis credit. through case studies of broad biblical cal and exegetical investigation of a major Registration is valid for one calendar year. themes that interface with diachronic/syn- issue dividing Lutherans and many other chronic, intertextual/intercanonical, and conservatives. Concentration especially EO801 3 hours exegetical/systematic perspectives. upon the land prophecies and other por- Major Figures in OT Interpretation (Pre- tions of the Old Testament upon which requisite: Instructor Approval) This course the chiliastic misinterpretations are usually Old Testament (letter prefix: EO) will study exegesis of a major contempo- based. rary OT interpreter. It is planned that the Electives that deal with the exegesis of spe- scholar in focus will make a personal ap- cific biblical books or passages are listed EO480 3 hours pearance for a number of sessions to inter- after all other electives. Biblical Aramaic Inductive introduction act with the members of the class, in order to this “cousin” of biblical Hebrew on the to foster the development of their own EO401X 1 hour basis of sections in Ezra and Daniel written exegetical method and expertise. Hebrew Bible Lectionary Readings (Pre- in it. requisite: EO101) This course uses selections from the current lectionary as the EO481 3 hours EO804 3 hours basis for practice in the intermediate “art of Ugaritic (Prerequisite: EO480) Elements Advanced Reading of the Old Testament translation.” The purpose of the course is to of the Ugaritic language and reading of as A rapid reading of major portions of the help advance the student’s current ability many of the Ras Shamra texts as possible. Hebrew Old Testament, emphasizing prob- with the Hebrew of the Old Testament, and Special accent on the light shed by the sub- lems of text, language, and grammar. to establish a lifelong habit of learning and ject on biblical philology and background. use of the Hebrew of the Old Testament (M.Div. credit earned only with a combination of 3 lectionary readings. Maximum of six credits/2 combinations). www.csl.edu 78 EO895 3 hours EN404 3 hours EN709 3 hours Research Project Independent study Cursory Reading of the New Testa- Theology in the New Testament (Prereq- project for graduate students under the ment A rapid reading of major portions uisite: E700) This course considers how the supervision of a selected instructor on the of the Greek New Testament, with special New Testament documents present and basis of a student-prepared prospectus. emphasis on problems of text, language, elaborate classical Christian theological Prospectus forms are available from the and grammar. Some readings from Greek themes. Students study texts throughout Graduate School. literature contemporary with the New Tes- the New Testament corpus to observe how tament may also be featured. key doctrines of the faith, from creation EO896 9 hours and fall to salvation and eschatology, are Master of Sacred Theology Thesis Regis- EN408 3 hours woven throughout the corpus, which il- tration in this course entitles the student to Issues in NT Textual Criticism (Prerequi- lustrates the importance of these doctrines the services of a thesis committee to direct sites: E102, one core NT course) Focused, to the church’s faith and witness, then and thesis research and writing, and to thesis detailed study of current issues and now. credit. Registration is valid for one calendar problems in textual criticism of the New year. Testament, building upon the introduc- EN795 3 hours tory material in E102. Focus will be on the Research Project Independent study transmission of the text, the use and evalu- project for M.A. students supervised by a EO897 0 hours ation of critical editions, discussion of the selected instructor on the basis of a pro- Doctoral Dissertation Registration in this “Canons of Criticism,” the praxis of textual spectus prepared by the student. Prospec- course entitles the student to the services criticism in the analysis of key passages, tus forms are available from the Graduate of a dissertation committee to direct dis- and the relationship of textual criticism to School. sertation research and writing, and to a theological understanding of the nature dissertation credit. Registration is valid for of Scripture. one calendar year. EN796 6 hours Master of Arts Thesis Registration in this EN463 3 hours course entitles the student to the services EO899 3 hours Life and Thought of St. Paul (Prerequisite: of a thesis committee to direct thesis re- Extensive Readings Extensive readings EN107) A course designed to gain a first- search and writing, and to thesis credit. in an area not normally offered in other hand knowledge of Paul and his work. Pri- Registration is valid for one calendar year. courses, on the basis of a selected bibliog- mary sources and readings in this area of raphy prepared by the department. Final Pauline studies. Review of the chief theo- paper to summarize the various interpreta- EN801 3 hours logical emphases of his individual letters. tions or to make coherent patterns of read- Major Figures in NT Interpretation (Pre- ings. Final examination to evaluate breadth requisite: Instructor Approval) This course of reading and insights gained. Prospectus EN481 3 hours will study exegesis of a major contempo- forms are available from the Graduate Apostolic Fathers This course will ac- rary NT interpreter. It is planned that the School. quaint the student with important writings scholar in focus will make a personal ap- from the period immediately following the pearance for a number of sessions to inter- apostolic era, viz., the early second century. act with the members of the class, in order New Testament (letter prefix: EN) Focus will be on the letters of Ignatius, the to foster the development of their own Didache (Teaching of the 12 Apostles), and exegetical method and expertise. Electives that deal with the exegesis of spe- the Shepherd of Hermas. Students will see cific biblical books or passages are listed after strong signs of both continuity and discon- EN804 3 hours all other electives. tinuity between these early works and the Advanced Reading of the New NT. Except for overview and introductory Testament A rapid reading of major por- EN401X 1 hour purposes, the texts will be considered in tions of the Greek New Testament, with Greek Bible Lectionary Readings (Prereq- Greek. special emphasis on problems of text, lan- uisite: EN101) This course uses selections guage, and grammar. Some readings from from the current lectionary as the basis for EN499 3 hours Greek literature contemporary with the practice in the intermediate “art of transla- New Testament also may be featured. tion.” The purpose of the course is to help Independent Study Elective (Prerequisite: advance the student’s current ability with vicarage) Independent study program in the Greek of the New Testament, and to es- the area of the student’s choice based on EN844 3 hours tablish a lifelong habit of learning and use a prospectus established in consultation The Christology of the Book of of the Greek of the New Testament (M.Div. with the instructor. An independent study Revelation A comprehensive study of credit earned only with a combination of elective offers an opportunity to explore an the Christology of Revelation and, in six credits/2 combinations). area of special interest that is outside the connection with the New Testament, an usual scope of a regular course or to con- appreciation of the exalted role of the glo- duct a deeper investigation of a topic that rified Christ in the life of the church and in is contained in a regular course. Qualified eschatology. students may take only one independent study elective for credit toward the M.Div. degree. Prospectus forms are available in the Registrar’s Office.

79 www.csl.edu EN863 3 hours EN895 3 hours EN897 0 hours Studies in the Life of St. Paul This is Research Project Independent study Doctoral Dissertation Registration in this a seminar designed to gain a firsthand project for graduate students under the course entitles the student to the services understanding of Paul’s life, work, and supervision of a selected instructor on the of a dissertation committee to direct dis- thought. It comprises a study of the pri- basis of a student-prepared prospectus. sertation research and writing, and to dis- mary sources (Paul’s epistles), the Book of Prospectus forms are available from the sertation credit. Registration is valid for one Acts, and readings in the field of present- Graduate School. calendar year. day Pauline studies. It includes a review of the chief theological emphases of indi- EN896 9 hours EN899 3 hours vidual apostolic letters. Master of Sacred Theology Thesis Regis- Extensive Readings Extensive readings EN865 3 hours tration in this course entitles the student to in an area not normally offered in other Studies in Christology This course will the services of a thesis committee to direct courses, on the basis of a selected bibliog- examine the various dimensions of bibli- thesis research and writing, and to thesis raphy prepared by the department. Final cal Christology, including recent debates credit. Registration is valid for one calendar paper to summarize the various interpreta- over the historical Jesus and the relation year. tions or to make coherent pattern of read- between biblical Christology and the Chris- ings. Final examination to evaluate breadth tological formulations of the early church. of reading and insights gained. Prospectus EN880 3 hours forms are available from the Graduate School. Introduction to the Septuagint A study of the Greek Old Testament and its importance in the exegesis of the Old and New Testaments. Special attention is given to the text and to the role that the LXX plays in the linguistic and theological background of the New Testament.

Electives—Specific Books/Passages The following courses consist of detailed exegesis of the original text, in whole or in part, including discussion of textual criticism, historical context, and literary features. Special attention is given to the review and application of hermeneutical principles, including the determination of authorial intent, the study of the relationship between the testaments, and the review of how the Spirit through Word and Sacrament makes the Biblical message, in its context, relevant to ecclesiastical and individual needs today. Courses are offered according to interest and need. Prerequisites are indicated in paren- theses. Although requirements will differ, the same title will be used for a 700- or 800-level course with the same final two digits as a course listed below.

Old Testament EO410 Genesis 3 hrs (EO105) EO440 Isaiah 139 3 hrs (EO107) EO449 SeventhCentury 3 hrs (EO107) EO411 Genesis 111 3 hrs (EO105) EO441 Isaiah 4066 3 hrs (EO107) Prophecy EO412 Exodus 3 hrs (EO105) EO443 Lamentations 3 hrs (EO106) EO450 Hosea 3 hrs (EO107) EO413 Leviticus 3 hrs (EO105) EO442 Jeremiah 3 hrs (EO107) EO451 Joel 3 hrs (EO107) EO415 Deuteronomy 3 hrs (EO105) EO444 Ezekiel 3 hrs (EO107) EO452 Amos 3 hrs (EO107) EO425 Chronicles 3 hrs (EO106) EO445 Daniel 3 hrs (EO106) EO453 Obadiah 3 hrs (EO107) EO429 Former Prophets 3 hrs (EO107) (Prereq: EO480) EO455 Micah 3 hrs (EO107) EO430 Job 3 hrs (EO106) EO447 PostExilic 3 hrs (EO107) EO471 OT Lessons 3 hrs EO431 Selected Psalms 3 hrs (EO106) Prophets (any OT core) EO432 Proverbs 3 hrs (EO106) EO448 Messianic 3 hrs EO435 Wisdom Literature 3 hrs (EO106) Prophecies (any OT core) EO436 Canticles 3 hrs (EO106) (Song of Songs) New Testament EN410 Matthew 3 hrs (EN105) EN425 Philippians 3 hrs (EN107) EN433 II Peter and Jude 3 hrs (EN106) EN411 Mark 3 hrs (EN105) EN426 Colossians 3 hrs (EN107) EN440 John 3 hrs (EN106) EN412 Luke 3 hrs (EN105) EN427 I and II 3 hrs (EN107) EN441 I, II, and III John 3 hrs (EN106) EN415 Acts 3 hrs (EN107) Thessalonians EN442 Revelation 3 hrs (EN106) EN420 Romans 3 hrs (EN107) EN428 Pastoral Epistles 3 hrs (EN107) EN460 Parables of Our 3 hrs (EN105) EN421 I Corinthians 3 hrs (EN107) EN429 Philemon 3 hrs (EN107) Lord EN422 II Corinthians 3 hrs (EN107) EN430 Hebrews 3 hrs (EN106) EN462 Passion Narratives 3 hrs (EN105 EN423 Galatians 3 hrs (EN107) EN431 James 3 hrs (EN106) or EN106) EN424 Ephesians 3 hrs (EN107) EN432 I Peter 3 hrs (EN106) www.csl.edu 80 DEPARTMENT OF SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY

Required courses are listed first, followed by electives. Not all electives in the catalog will be offered in the current academic year. A complete schedule of courses for a specific quarter will be available at the time of registration. Required Courses S100 3 hours S117 3 hours S125 3 hours Lutheran Mind An introduction to Lu- Systematics III (Prerequisite: S115) Lutheran Confessions II (Prerequisite: theran theological reflection. The course This course examines and considers Chris- S124) A study of the doctrinal content of presents and discusses the nature and task tian doctrine of and theological reflection Luther’s Large and Small Catechisms and of theological reflection; the responsibili- upon the Holy Spirit’s work through the the Formula of Concord in terms of their ties and qualities of the theologian; and Word of God in its oral, written, and sac- historical and theological setting and of such key motifs in theological reflection ramental (Baptism and the Lord’s Supper) our presentday commitment to them. as the two kinds of righteousness, the two forms and in the Christian life (sanctifica- realms, Law and Gospel, the theology of tion vocation), and eschatology. the cross, and the Word of God. Special S126 3 hours attention will be given to recognizing Religious Bodies of America (Prerequi- S118 3 hours and characterizing the ecclesial context site: S115) A study of the doctrinal position Systematics IV (Prerequisite: vicarage, in which and for which theology is under- of Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic S115) This course examines and considers taken. Churches; historical background and pres- Christian doctrine of and theological reflec- ent doctrinal position of other Protestants; tion upon the church and the Office of the trends and tendencies in other denomina- S115 3 hours Holy Ministry, especially with application tions and religious movements of North Systematics I (Prerequisite: S125) to contemporary theological issues such America. This course examines and considers Chris- as the church’s mission and evangelism, tian doctrine of and theological reflection ecumenism, church fellowship, the rela- upon the Triune God, Father, Son, and Holy tionship of the baptized and the public S127 2 hours Spirit; God’s work of creation; and his crea- ministry, the ordination of women, and the World Religions (Prerequisite: S115) This tures, angels and man. relationship between the church and the course will examine the basic tenets and S116 3 hours world. teachings of major world religions for the purpose of Christian encounter and Systematics II (Prerequisite: S115) response. Attention is given to examin- This course examines and considers Chris- S124 3 hours ing their distinctive beliefs, their popular tian doctrine of and theological reflec- Lutheran Confessions I (Prerequisite: appeal, and their errors, as well as to wit- tion upon the person and work of Christ, S100) A study of the doctrinal content nessing to the Gospel in the midst of the salvation by grace, and the ministry of the of the ecumenical creeds, the Augsburg resurgence of these religions. means of grace in relation to justification Confession, the Apology of the Augsburg through faith and conversion. Confession, the Smalcald Articles, and the Treatise in terms of the historical and theological setting of these documents and of our presentday commitment to them. Electives

S400 3 hours S402 3 hours S404 3 hours The Word of God (Prerequisite: S117) A Studies in Creation (Prerequisite: S115) The Doctrine of Man (Prerequisites: S115, survey study of the doctrine of the Word The doctrine of creation as taught in the S116) An examination of the doctrine of of God as taught in Scripture, the church Scriptures. A survey of Old Testament and man, drawing especially on Scripture, the fathers, the medieval scholastics, the re- New Testament references to creation. Lutheran Confessions, and Luther’s writ- formers, and representative modern theo- Special attention to problems. Creation ings. Topics include the image of God, logians. and preservation. The theory of evolution human nature and sin, and the relationship in the light of the Scriptures. of anthropology to Christology and sote- riology. S401 3 hours S403 3 hours Theology of Scripture (Prerequisite: The Doctrine of God (Prerequisite: S115) S405 3 hours S117) A theological examination of the Natural and revealed knowledge of God. Christology (Prerequisite: S116) The nature and uses of Scripture, focusing on The attributes of God. Unity and Trinity ac- work and person of Christ according to soteriological and ecclesiological charac- cording to the Scriptures. Consideration of Scripture. The Christological problems and terizations of Scripture and its uses. Special the positions of the ancient church, classi- conclusions of the early church. The Chris- attention will be given to contemporary cal Lutheranism, and representative mod- tology of the Reformation. The modern discussions. ern theologians on this article. discussion in Christology.

81 www.csl.edu S406 3 hours S415 3 hours S441 3 hours Justification by Faith (Prerequisite: S116) Law and Gospel (Prerequisite: S117) Stud- Bioethics (Prerequisite: S115) A study of A comparative study of Lutheran, Roman ies in the doctrines of Law and Gospel as scriptural principles on which bioethical Catholic, and Reformed confessions on this set forth in Scripture, the Lutheran Confes- decisions are to be based. The bases of de- doctrine. Special attention to the scriptural sions, and later theology. Special attention cision making. Examples of current bioethi- basis of the Lutheran teaching on justifi- will be given to the importance of their cal problems: abortion, death and dying, cation, to modern efforts to present the proper distinction with respect to the inter- genetic engineering, in vitro fertilization, doctrine, and to attempts of classic and pretation of Scripture, their use as motifs tissue and organ transplants, homosexu- modern theologians to state and defend in the exposition of theology, and their ap- ality, allocation of scientific and medical the Lutheran doctrine. plicability in pastoral practice. resources, etc.

S410 3 hours S418 3 hours S444 3 hours The Holy Spirit (Prerequisite: S117) Person The Holy Ministry (Prerequisite: S118) Theological Ethics (Prerequisite: S117) An and ministry of the Holy Spirit, His activity Mandate, doctrine, tradition, and practice. inquiry of the object of ethical study from in the universe, the Word, the church, and A study of pertinent scriptural and confes- its historical background to the present the faith and life of the individual Christian. sional references. An examination of such time. The relationship of such inquiries to Particular emphasis on contemporary theo- matters as apostolic succession, Montan- cognate topics. Emphasis upon an exami- logical interests and movements. ism, Donatism, the Saxon tradition through nation of the principles of Christian ethics Walther, and contemporary issues. pertaining to topics accepted for studying a contemporary context. Students will be S411 3 hours S427 3 hours invited to formulate their own estimates or Church Fellowship (Prerequisite: S118) Byzantine Theology (Prerequisites: critical evaluations of topics. A seminar in the principles and problems S116, S117) A study of the theology of the involved in the establishment and practice Eastern Orthodox churches in the context of altar and pulpit fellowship among Chris- of their history and church life, based on S450 3 hours tians with special reference to contempo- readings in ancient and contemporary Studies in Luther’s Theology (Prereq- rary Lutheranism. Orthodox writers, with special focus on the uisite: S125) A topical analysis of Luther’s doctrines of God, salvation, and the church. theology in the light of modern research S412 3 hours and its relevance to the history of ideas Holy Baptism (Prerequisite: S117) An in- and contemporary theology. tensive study of the scriptural and confes- S433 3 hours sional materials on Baptism, as well as an Man and Woman in Christ (Prerequisite: examination of the baptismal theologies S115) Within the context of creation and in S460 3 hours of other confessions. Extensive readings in light of the scriptural revelation, this course Late Reformation Lutheranism: 1546– current literature on Baptism. will explore the distinctive roles of man 1580 (Prerequisite: S125) An investigation and woman within the church and world. into the contributions of Philip Melanch- The course will include study of critical bib- thon, Martin Chemnitz, and the Formula of S413 3 hours lical texts and a consideration of relevant Concord in the history and development of The Lord’s Supper (Prerequisite: S117) Ex- ecclesiastical history, but will concentrate the Lutheran church and its theology. An amination and discussion of contemporary on contemporary issues and applications analysis of Melanchthon’s Loci Communes theological, ecumenical, and practical em- in the context of parish ministry. (Note: and Chemnitz’ Loci Theologici with emphases and problems in the understanding This course is required for deaconess stu- phasis on the doctrines of Scripture, Chris- and use of the Lord’s Supper, on the basis dents.) tology, justification, and the sacraments. of biblical, historical, and confessional background. S434 Christian Witness in U.S. Cultures The S470 3 hours S414 3 hours seminar provides tools for Christian wit- Trends in Modern Theology (Prerequi- Eschatology (Prerequisite: S117) This ness on the basis of fundamental Lutheran sites: S116, S117) A seminar on the basis of course highlights theological issues in assumptions, e.g., regarding the proper original sources on major movements and the area of the “last things” from biblical, distinction of Law and Gospel, the distinc- leaders in American and European theol- systematic, and practical perspectives. It tion of the two kinds of righteousness, the ogy since the end of World War I, with par- examines various phenomena in eschato- nature of justification by faith in Christ, ticular reference to the past decade. logical thinking today. and the power of God’s Word in oral, written and sacramental forms. It cultivates skills in assessing the understanding of evil in American environments within the framework of biblical revelation. It develops ways to relate the Gospel of Christ to a variety of situations in which Americans find themselves.

www.csl.edu 82 S499 3 hours S822 3 hours S894 3 hours Independent Study Elective (Prerequisite: Seminar on the Apology of the Augs- Creeds and Confessions An examina- Vicarage) Independent study program in burg Confession An in-depth exegetical tion of the origin, nature, and purpose of the area of the student’s choice based on reading and theological study of the Apol- creeds and confessions in the early church a prospectus established in consultation ogy in the light of recent scholarly develop- and the Reformation era and their use in with the instructor. An independent study ments. Special attention will be given to contemporary ecumenical dialogues. Spe- elective offers an opportunity to explore an the Apology’s role as an exposition of the cial attention will be given to the herme- area of special interest that is outside the Augsburg Confession, to the role of Philip neutical role of confessions as expositions usual scope of a regular course or to con- Melanchthon, and to the theology of the of Scripture, the place of confessions as duct a deeper investigation of a topic that late Middle Ages as the counterpoint for resources for theology, the manifestation is contained in a regular course. Qualified the Apology’s arguments. of confession in liturgy, and the ongoing students may take only one independent task of maintaining a confessional identity study elective for credit toward the M.Div. through confessing the faith in an ecumen- degree. Prospectus forms are available in S824 3 hours ical and pluralistic age. the Registrar’s Office. Seminar on the Formula of Concord An in-depth exegetical and theological study S895 3 hours S795 3 hours of the Formula of Concord within its histor- Research Project Independent study Research Project Independent study ical context in the light of current scholarly project for graduate students under the project for M.A. students supervised by a discussion of the era of confessionalization supervision of a selected instructor on the selected instructor on the basis of a pro- and the issues treated in the Formula. At- basis of a student-prepared prospectus. spectus prepared by the student. Prospec- tention will be paid to theological method, Prospectus forms are available from the tus forms are available from the Graduate historical shaping of the issues in dispute Graduate School. School. in the later Lutheran reformation, and the significance of the Formula’s teaching for S896 9 hours church life today. S796 6 hours Master of Sacred Theology Thesis Regis- Master of Arts Thesis Registration in this tration in this course entitles the student to course entitles the student to the services S850 3 hours the services of a thesis committee to direct of a thesis committee to direct thesis re- Studies in the Theology of Luther A topi- thesis research and writing, and to thesis search and writing, and to thesis credit. cal analysis of Luther’s theology in the light credit. Registration is valid for one calendar Registration is valid for one calendar year. of modern research. Its relevance to the year. history of ideas and contemporary theology. Book reviews and research papers. S897 0 hours S806 3 hours Doctoral Dissertation Registration in this Seminar on Justification Through Faith course entitles the student to the services A seminar on contemporary issues in the S856 3 hours of a dissertation committee to direct dis- doctrine of justification through faith. An Teaching the Catechism with Luther A sertation research and writing, and to in-depth investigation of the doctrine from seminar that seeks to lead the student into dissertation credit. Registration is valid for exegetical, confessional, doctrinal, historian in-depth study of the theological vitality one calendar year. cal, practical, and ecumenical perspectives. and resources of Luther’s Small Catechism for the catechesis of the church today. Spe- cial attention will be given to the original S899 3 hours S813 3 hours text of the catechism, as well as Luther’s Extensive Readings Extensive readings Studies in the Doctrine of the Lord’s catechetical sermons and theological in an area not normally offered in other Supper Examination and discussion of writings. courses, on the basis of a selected bibliog- contemporary theological, ecumenical, and raphy prepared by the department. Final practical emphases and problems in the paper to summarize various interpretations understanding and use of the Lord’s Sup- S866 3 hours or to make coherent patterns of readings. per, on the basis of biblical, historical, and Theology of C.F.W. Walther A study of Final examination to evaluate breadth of confessional background. the theology of C.F.W. Walther with special attention to its origins and to its relation- reading and insights gained. Prospectus ship with the revival of confessionalism in forms are available from the Graduate S818 3 hours 19th century German Lutheranism. School. The Holy Ministry A seminar treating the mandate, doctrine, tradition, and practice S870 3 hours of the holy ministry. An examination on Seminar in Contemporary Theology An the basis of scriptural and confessional advanced examination into specific aspects resources of such matters as apostolic suc- of contemporary theology and individual cession, Montanism, Donatism, the Saxon contemporary theologians of various tradition through Walther, and contempo- schools and orientation. rary issues.

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Required Courses H100 3 hours H130 3 hours THREE COURSES WITH AT LEAST ONE IN Introduction to Historical Theology The Lutheran Reformation A history of EACH OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS: An introduction to key aspects and ele- that sixteenth-century reformation of the The Early and Medieval Church ments important for the study of historical European church most closely associated (H400 to H429) theology. Components to be considered with the name of Luther. Examination of The Early Modern and Modern Church include the following three areas: (1) the the movements, continuities, and discon- (H430 to H498) foundation of critical/analytical thinking; tinuities, both tragic and favorable. Heavy (2) reading, reasoning, and reflection on theological and biographical accents. the practice of history; (3) an introduction to the intersection/influence of philosophy H183 3 hours and theology throughout the course of his- The History of The Lutheran Church— tory. Selected historical problems, periods, Missouri Synod The nineteenth-century and case studies will be used as illustra- background of Lutheranism in Germany tions and examples. and America, the organization and development of Synod, its polity, educational NOTE: H100 Introduction to Historical The- agencies, mission work, doctrinal issues, ology is prerequisite for all other courses in and its relationship to other Lutheran the Department of Historical Theology. church bodies.

Electives

H400 3 hours H403 3 hours H407 3 hours Early Church History Major trends, per- Pastoral Ministry in the Early Church A Athanasius and the Christological Set- sonalities, and events influencing the life study of the concept and practice of the tlement A detailed study of Athanasius’ of the church during the first five centuries. Office of the Public Ministry in the early major works, especially On the Incarnation Primary emphasis upon institutions, cul- church from the perspective of significant of God, in the interest of gaining an under- tures, and doctrine. Use of primary sources church leaders, conciliar decrees, and other standing of Athanasius’ Christology and in translation. pertinent documents. Special emphasis assessing the continuing importance of the will be placed on the internal and external Chalcedonian settlement. influences that affected the church’s un- H401 3 hours derstanding of the office, the hierarchical The Church in the Roman Empire A study H408 3 hours development, qualifications and prepara- of the relationship between the church Ambrose on Grace, Works, and Sacra- tion for the office, relation to the laity and and the Roman government to the time of ments A study of some of the major works state officials, methods of selection, and Augustine. Pre-Constantinian emphases: of this “forgotten father.” Special emphasis duties. the basis of persecution, theology of mar- on his understanding of the church, partic- tyrdom, church’s attitude toward war, na- ularly in its relationship to the state, and on H404 3 hours ture of Christian apologetic. Fourth century his understanding of the sacraments and Augustine and His Times An in-depth emphases: Constantinian Theodosian set- of the relationship between God’s grace discussion of the times, lives, and theolo- tlements and growing divergence between and man’s works. gies of some of the church leaders of the Eastern and Western attitudes toward the century in which St. Augustine lived and state. Analysis of Eusebian and Augustinian their influence on their times and subse- H409 3 hours views of society and government. quent development of the life and doc- The Councils from Nicea to Chalcedon A trines of the church. study of the disciplinary canons and creeds of the councils from Nicea to Chalcedon. H402 3 hours Special emphasis is placed on the conciliar History of Theology in the Early Church H406 3 hours decisions that reveal the emerging shape The relationship of the Christian Gospel Tertullian and the Formation of the of the church’s structure, order, life, liturgy, to the thought structures of the ancient Western Theological Tradition A study of law, economics, and self-understanding. world. The development of patristic theol- the major works of Tertullian. Identification Each significant canon is studied in its ogy in confrontation with internal issues of factors influencing his life and thought. historical context, and its effect on the and external pressures. Construction of a summary analysis of his theology and of his influence on the West- church’s life is traced through the follow- ern church. ing years. www.csl.edu 84 H410 3 hours H433 3 hours H450 3 hours The Medieval Church A study of the The Roman Catholic Reformation Review The Church in the Early Modern Period development of Christian thought and in- of reforms and suppressions before the The course of European Christianity and stitutions from A.D. 500 to 1500, including 16th century. Roman Catholic ecclesiasti- its overseas operations from the Catholic studies in monasticism, the expansion of cal and political reaction to the Protestant Reformation and the Wars of Religion to the church, the conflict of the church and Reformation. Trent, Jesuits, Index, Hispanic the French Revolution. Special emphases: the state, the heresies, theological devel- Catholicism, religious orders, French reli- Pietism and the Enlightenment in England opments, and the Renaissance. gious wars. and on the Continent.

H451 3 hours H420 3 hours H434 3 hours The Church in the 19th and 20th The Church in the Late Middle Ages An Zwingli and the Radicals An examination Centuries The course of Christianity in intensive study of the forces that influ- of the life and theology of Ulrich Zwingli Europe, the Americas, and in Asia from the enced the history of the Western church and of those reformers belonging to the French Revolution to the present. Special at the close of the Middle Ages. Topics: radical reformation. Combined lecture and emphases: Romantic and Idealistic theol- humanism, the decline of the papacy, colloquium format will review their biog- ogy, biblical criticism, the religion-science conciliarism, mysticism, and the devotio raphies and will sample their theological controversy, neoorthodoxy, 20th-century moderna. writings available in translation. ecumenism, and church-state relations.

H421 3 hours H435 3 hours H452 3 hours Papacy and Empire A study of the re- Classics of the Reformation Era Intensive European Lutheranism Continental and lationship between the Western church reading from the writings of Luther, Mel- Scandinavian Lutheranism prior to the and the political order from Constantine anchthon, Calvin, Loyola, Erasmus, Menno Prussian Union of 1817 and its ramifica- to the Avignon papacy, including the de- Simons, Cranmer, Hooker, St. John of the tions and consolidation during the 19th velopment of ecclesiastical institutions, Cross, Teresa of Avila, et al., not previously and 20th centuries. Special emphases: the- the emerging structure of the papacy, read by the class. An assessment of their ology, missions, and church-state relations. canon law, and the impact of late medi- place in the history of ideas. Reading re- eval thought patterns on the church as an ports. (Students will be expected to have or institution. Special emphases: crises under obtain an adequate acquaintance with the H454 3 hours Charlemagne, Gregory VII, Innocent III, lives of the authors.) Western Christian Life and Thought A Boniface VIII, and the Avignon period. study of the movements that have produced the contemporary church in the H422 3 hours H438 3 hours West, with an emphasis on developments Western Monasticism A study of the role The Calvinistic Reformation The history in theology during the 18th and 19th cen- of monasticism in shaping Latin Christi- of the Reformed tradition beginning with turies. Movements to be studied include anity from Pachomius to Loyola. Special Zwingli and Bullinger, discussing exten- pietism, Lutheran orthodoxy, rationalism, emphases: the evangelization of Europe, sively the life and theology of John Calvin liberalism, and fundamentalism in the con- the development of Christian life by Rule, and the development of the Reformed text of their political and social setting. the monk as a prophet in society, the sig- church in Geneva, and reviewing the Re- formed movements in the various coun- nificance of monasticism in the continued H455 3 hours tries of Europe during the last half of the reform of the church, the development History of Missions A study of the eras of 16th century. of communal life as seen against its eco- expansion of the Christian church, particu- nomic, political, and social background. larly in modern times, in the theological H448 context of the organizations sponsoring From Luther to Concord An exploration H423 3 hours mission activities; problems arising from and analysis of historical developments in Scholasticism An examination of the writ- cultural encounters. Role model and case the theology and institutional life of the ings of the period from Erigena to Gerson. study format will be employed. Lutheran churches between the death Emphasis on works of Anselm, Abelard, Al- of Luther and the early Orthodox period. bert, the Victorines, the Lombards, Thomas, Emphasis on the contributions of major H457 3 hours and the nominalists. reformers and theologians toward the Christianity in Africa An intensive study definition and redefinition of Lutheranism of the history and theology of Christianity H432 3 hours against the background of European politi- on the African continent. Topics will in- The English Reformation The history cal, social, and cultural life. clude the early church in Africa, European of the Reformation in England from the missionary work, African Traditional Reli- beginning under Henry VIII through the gion, African Independent Churches, Chris- introduction of Protestant teaching under tianity and Islam in Africa, and emerging Edward VI and the Roman Catholic reaction trends in African Christian theology. under Mary Tudor to the settlement under Elizabeth I.

85 www.csl.edu H460 3 hours H473 3 hours H490 3 hours The Ecumenical Movement in the 20th History of American Christianity A sur- Seminar in the History of Theology Century A study of endeavors and organi- vey of the American church from its roots (Prerequisites: S116, S117, S125) (Note: zations like the World Council of Churches, in the Old World until the present. Detailed Approved also for Systematic Theology Lutheran World Federation, and Vatican analyses of the major movements affecting free elective credit.) An introduction to the Council II as attempts of the world’s the development of the American church. theological and historical study of indi- churches to bring about an understanding vidual theologians and schools of theologi- of themselves and each other. cal thought, past and present, by means of H477 3 hours lectures, readings, and original inquiries by Seminar on the History of Christianity participants. in Eastern Europe A seminar focusing on H462 3 hours specific topics in the history of Orthodox, Continental Theology in the 19th Roman, and Uniate Catholic, and Protes- Century A study of the men and move- H491 3 hours tant Christianity in various lands of Eastern ments of continental theology in the 19th Confessions and Their Role in the Europe, primarily Russia and the former century with an emphasis on the problems Modern Church (Note: Approved also for Soviet Union. Topics will include doctrine, of faith and history, revelation, and the Systematic Theology free elective credit.) church polity, piety, and the relationship of Scriptures. Readings in such theologians An examination of the role of confessions church and state. as Schleiermacher, Kierkegaard, and Sch- in the doctrine and life of various churches weitzer. in the modern era. Beginning with the H480 3 hours Prussian Union, the study will cover the H464 3 hours Studies in American Lutheranism An confessional renewal movements in the Church and Confession in the 19th analysis of the political, economic, cul- 19th century and questions about the au- Century (Note: Approved also for Sys- tural, and social movements that have thority of confessions in the 20th century. tematic Theology free elective credit.) An profoundly influenced the development of It will also examine the confessional reviv- examination of three churchly and confes- theology in American Lutheran churches. als within “mainline” Protestant churches sional movements of the 19th century, in North America at the end of the 20th century. The examination will feature specifically the Confessional Awakening H481 3 hours mainly Lutheran and Reformed churches. among Lutherans, the Oxford Movement Lutheran Unity in America An examina- among Anglicans, and the Mercersburg tion of various strains in the formation Theology of the German Reformed. These of Lutheran constituencies in the 19th H499 3 hours three movements will be considered in century, of the movements toward unity Independent Study Elective (Prerequisite: contrast to their larger European and and union, of the controversies and disrup- vicarage) Independent study program in American ecclesial environments. Special tive forces, and of the 20th century effort the area of the student’s choice based on attention will be given to considering the towards merger and mutual cooperation. a prospectus established in consultation similarities as well as uniquenesses of their The course will attempt to develop a better with the instructor. An independent study parallel emphases on Christ, church and understanding of the present situation by elective offers an opportunity to explore an catholicity, sacraments, liturgy, and views a sympathetic appreciation of the past. area of special interest that is outside the of church history. usual scope of a regular course or to conduct a deeper investigation of a topic that H482 3 hours H470 3 hours is contained in a regular course. Qualified Lutheranism in America An examina- Formative Influences in American students may take only one independent tion of the European backgrounds of the Church Life Examination of a series of study elective for credit toward the M.Div. various Lutheran groups on the American brief but exhaustive issues in the life of the degree. Prospectus forms are available in scene. Detailed analyses of the roads that church on the American scene. Specifically, the Registrar’s Office. led to the major divisions of the present the influences of the Reformation, Puritan- church. ism, Abolitionism, the gospel of wealth, H795 3 hours evolution, and pragmatism. Extensive H485 3 hours Research Project Independent study proj- study of pertinent issues in line with stu- The Life and Theology of C.F.W. Walther ect for M.A. students under the supervision dent interest and capability. Opportunity An examination of the life and theology of of a selected instructor on the basis of a for independent work, as well as participa- C.F.W. Walther with particular emphasis on student-prepared prospectus. Prospectus tion in the activities of others in the class. the awakening, the confessional revival, forms are available from the Graduate church and ministry, Law/Gospel, and elec- School. tion of grace. (Students will work with Eng- lish translations of Walther’s writings.)

www.csl.edu 86 H796 6 hours H831 3 hours H845 3 hours Master of Arts Thesis Registration in this Studies in Calvinism A study of the life The Reformation: Historiography, Bib- course entitles the student to the services and work of John Calvin with special refer- liography, and Context (Prerequisite: of a thesis committee to direct thesis re- ence to his theology and ethics. A survey working knowledge of German) An intro- search and writing, and to thesis credit. of the historical development of Calvinism duction to graduate studies in the Refor- Registration is valid for one calendar year. and its contributions to the culture and in- mation. The course will focus on issues of stitutions of Western civilization. Selected history and historiography and on bibli- H802 3 hours readings from his Institutes. ography essential to Reformation studies Studies in the Theology of the Early along with the wider sweep of historical Church Selected readings of the fathers theology. The course will also involve H840 3 hours of the first five centuries. Concentration on group discussion of basic readings that Interpretations of the Reformation (Pre- one or more topics, including authority, so- explore the wider intellectual and cultural requisite: working knowledge of German) teriology, sacraments, Christology, ecclesi- context in which the Reformation took An exploration and analysis of various con- ology, and eschatology. Selection of topics place, noting how the Reformation both temporary and historical interpretations dependent on student and class interests. drew from and affected its world. Com- of the evangelical Reformation. Extensive bined seminar and colloquium format. readings focus on selected thematic and H804 3 hours historiographical approaches. Small group Early Church Fathers A concentrated colloquium format will be employed. H846 3 hours study of the writings, theology, and teach- Seminar on the Reformation (Prerequi- ing of a selected father. Class reports, dis- sites: H845, working knowledge of Ger- cussions, and written reports. H841 3 hours The Reformation and Humanism (Pre- man or Latin) Basic graduate seminar on requisite: working knowledge of German) selected topics in the Reformation. In addition to a common topic used for the first H818 3 hours An exploration and analysis of the nature part of the course, students will identify Studies in Medieval Theology (Prereq- and relationship of two major movements individual research problems and seek uisite: working knowledge of German, in the early 16th century. Extensive read- out resources to address the same. De- Latin, or French) An examination of major ings focus on the definition, origins, and tailed discussion will focus on at least one themes and figures in the history of theol- programs of Humanism, the intersection individual student topic each week with ogy from 500 to 1500 A.D. Extensive read- of the Reformation and Humanism, their additional comments and questions in ings in primary and secondary sources influence on each other, and the use of the seminar format to be directed at other (in original and translation) will focus on Humanism made by Luther, Erasmus, work in progress. The seminar is expected such topics as the penitential system, Melanchthon, and other reformers. Small to lead to a completed research paper that sacraments, monastic theology, early scho- group colloquium format will be em- may be suitable for publication and/or lasticism, via antiqua, via moderna, and ployed. used later in the student’s dissertation. ecclesiology. Significant interpretations of medieval theology will be emphasized. H842 3 hours The Reformation and Education (Prereq- H848 3 hours H825 3 hours uisite: working knowledge of German) An Major Figures in Reformation Studies A Reformers of the 14th and 15th examination of the content and method study of the Reformation as presented in Centuries (Prerequisite: working knowl- of educational theories and practices in the thought of a major historian and/or edge of German, Latin, or French) A sys- the era of the Lutheran Reformation. All school of interpretation. A visiting schol- tematic study of the life and work of the levels, from beginning instruction through arin-residence will interact with students prominent reformers and reform move- advanced university training, will be con- in a seminar devoted to the theological ments from Wycliffe to Erasmus. sidered with respect to such topics as the and historical contribution of that scholar creation of schools, curriculum, catechiza- and/or school, in order to foster a greater understanding of the Reformation and Ref- H830 3 hours tion, confessionalism, success in education, etc. Comparisons and contrasts will be ormation historiography, and to develop Luther: A Study of His Writings An skills in historical research. indepth study of the development of Lu- made to other educational models in the ther’s theology in his polemical, doctrinal, Renaissance and in Reformed theology. H849 3 hours devotional writings and in the areas of Small group colloquium format will be The Late Reformation Analysis of devel- faith and life based on a concentrated employed. opments in the theology and institutional study of his writings during a specific pe- life of the Lutheran and Calvinist churches riod in his life. H844 3 hours between the deaths of their founders and Problems of the Central European Ref- the early Orthodox periods, within the ormations An examination of texts and context of European political, social, and problems related to the Reformation in cultural life. central and eastern Europe. Attention will be paid to reformers of various confessions in such areas as Slovakia, the Baltic lands, Prussia, Silesia, Austria, Bohemia, and Hungary.

87 www.csl.edu H851 3 hours H884 3 hours H896 9 hours Osiander and His Influence (Prerequisite: The History of Missions in The Lutheran Master of Sacred Theology Thesis Regis- working knowledge of German or Latin) A Church—Missouri Synod An historical tration in this course entitles the student to seminar focusing on Andreas Osiander’s investigation in the original sources to the services of a thesis committee to direct understanding of justification and related learn the motivation and development of thesis research and writing, and to thesis doctrines. Examination of texts by Osian- missions in the Synod from 1847 until the credit. Registration is valid for one calendar der and his opponents. Osiander’s theol- present. year. ogy will be compared with the proposals of such contemporary theologians as Tuomo H897 0 hours H887 3 hours Mannermaa. Doctoral Dissertation Registration in this The Synodical Conference Lutherans course entitles the student to the services This seminar gives attention to the goals of a dissertation committee to direct dis- H860 3 hours and doctrinal positions of the Evangelical sertation research and writing, and to dis- Ecumenical Theology in Faith and Order Lutheran Synodical Conference of North sertation credit. Registration is valid for one Reports and Documents An examination America and the synods comprising that calendar year. of Faith and Order reports: Lausanne 1927; religious fellowship (18721963). Edinburgh 1937; Amsterdam 1948: Lund 1952; Montreal 1963; Santiago de Com- H899 3 hours postela 1993. Faith and Order studies and H894 3 hours Extensive Readings Extensive readings authorized symposia. Special emphasis in History of Philosophy and Worldviews in an area not normally offered in other the area of the doctrines of grace, Baptism, A review of selected philosophical ideas courses, on the basis of a selected bibliog- Eucharist, ministry, church, and Word. and systems that have intersected with raphy prepared by the department. Final theology through the course of history, paper to summarize various interpretations H870 3 hours affecting worldviews both expressed and and to make coherent patterns of readings. Seminar in American Christianity Analy- presumed. Consideration also will be given Final examination to evaluate breadth of sis of the political, economic, cultural, and to the concept and philosophy of history reading and insights gained. Prospectus social movements that profoundly influ- as it relates to how the church has viewed forms are available from the Graduate enced the development of theological itself and its place in the world. Colloquium School. patterns in the American church from 1865 format employing both common and indi- until the present. vidual reading assignments.

H883 3 hours H895 3 hours Seminar in the History of The Lutheran Research Project Independent study Church—Missouri Synod Investigation project for graduate students under the and discussion of selected topics in the his- supervision of a selected instructor on the tory of the Missouri Synod; relations with basis of a student-prepared prospectus. other Lutheran bodies, foreign missions, Prospectus forms are available from the educational system, and language transi- Graduate School. tion. Emphasis on study of primary sources.

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P101 3 hours P120 3 hours P140 3 hours Pastoral Ministry An introduction to Pastor as Educator (Prerequisite: II-year Worship The components of corporate pastoral ministry. Defines the Office of the status) An examination of the role of the worship in the Lutheran church, bibli- Public Ministry and explores selected areas pastor as a teacher and administrator of cal guidelines for Christian worship, the of pastoral relationships, pastoral practice, educational programs in Lutheran parishes church’s liturgy and hymns, ceremony and and the cultural dimensions of pastoral together with a study of major learning art in worship, the church year, and labora- ministry. Initiates the student into experi- theories and teaching methods as these tory practice in the conduct of services. ences carried out under the supervision of relate to the practice of education in the the director of resident field education. church. Provision is made for student P151 3 hours teaching experience in local Christian day Pastoral Leadership (Prerequisite: vicar- schools under the supervision of experi- P102 4 hours age or equivalent) The pastor as leader, enced Lutheran teachers. Pastoral Theology (Prerequisite: vicarage shepherd under Christ, servant of God’s or equivalent) The theology and practice people. Attention is given to biblical mod- of the church in her Word and Sacrament P130 3 hours els of pastoral leadership and to vision for ministry, with biblical and confessional Homiletics I (Prerequisites: three hours the local church within a framework of New principles identified and applied for of college speech or equivalent, E102) Testament priorities for the congregation’s evangelical pastoral practice. A variety Preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ as a mission and ministry. Leadership and man- of pastoral care areas are considered to function of Christian witness, a phase of agement principles are applied to proactive demonstrate the ministry of addressing the pastor’s calling, and an element of the pastoral leadership of laity and church staff. and administering Word and sacraments to congregation’s worship. Preaching from Guidance is given to help the candidate God’s people, individually and corporately, a text. Lectures, regular written assign- meet the challenge of pastoral leadership in their human situation. Lectures, written ments. Several complete sermons. Study of in the Lutheran congregation at the turn of projects, case studies, and discussions form communication theory and development the century. the core of the course, along with perti- of oral communication skills, with special nent readings in each area. reference to effective proclamation of the full counsel of God (Law and Gospel). P160 3 hours Laboratory preaching experience is video- The Theology of Missions The course is P103 3 hours taped for critical evaluation by instructor, designed to study the biblical, theological, Pastor as Counselor to Individuals students, and speaker. and historical bases of Christian mission and Families Theoretical and practical and to examine pertinent missiological is- consideration of counseling foundations, sues and their implications for today. techniques, and practices as these per- P131 3 hours tain to parish and institutional ministries, Homiletics II (Prerequisite: P130) Pur- P-180 3 hours with a view toward developing a personal pose, function, and structure of a sermon. Foundations of Deaconess Ministry methodological approach to pastoral Textual preaching, especially on parables, This course will introduce the student to counseling for individuals and families that miracles, Old Testament texts, as well as the history of the deaconess ministry and integrates the Law/Gospel principle. texts for occasional sermons. The sermon as part of the liturgy and of worship. The office as well as its contemporary purpose polarity of Law and Gospel in all preaching. and work in the life of the church’s ministry Sermon theory and delivery. and mission.

Post-Vicarage Homiletics Elective

A two-hour homiletics elective must be included in the course of studies. This course is taken following the vicarage. Any of the following courses satisfies the requirement: P430, P431, P432, P434, P436, P437, P438, P439.

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P300 6 hours P408 3 hours P417 3 hours Clinical Pastoral Education An organized Solution-Focused Pastoral Counseling Ethics of Pastoral Ministry This course teaching-learning program for theological (Prerequisite: P103) Solution-oriented brief provides a foundation for response to the students and/or pastors in a clinical setting therapy is a radically different approach questions that the pastoral ministry faces such as a hospital or correctional institu- to solving human difficulties. It focuses on when values, Scriptural exhortations, and tion for an entire quarter. Opportunity clients’ strengths, recognizing that God personal perceptions collide. Emphasizing under guidance and supervision to gain the Holy Spirit was there and is currently grace and forgiveness, this course attempts firsthand experience in dealing directly working with our members as baptized to prepare today’s pastor to minister evan- with people and their problems by obser- people of God. This course will explain the gelically in the world where precepts of the vation and participation. (Special arrange- background to solution-oriented therapy Law set the agenda. Readings, case studies, ments for this program must be made with and how this can be an extremely effec- personal reflections, and active discussion the CPE advisor and the registrar.) tive tool for pastors. Counseling need not will assist the student to discover the basis be long term to produce dramatic results. for ethical ministry under Christ. Pastors, apart from therapists, are well- P348 1 hour per year equipped to help the counselees discover Pro Musica Sacra (Prerequisite: consent P419 3 hours the solution to their problems and put it in of the instructor) The study in rehearsal of Team Ministry This course explores scrip- motion speedily and productively. sacred choral music from various periods tural principles and sociological dynamics and the performance of this music in wor- for effective team ministry. After reviewing ship services and concerts as a member P409 3 hours the theological understanding of the office of Pro Musica Sacra. (Credit is given in the Marriage and Family Pastoral Care and of the public ministry, steps will be taken Spring Quarter for yearlong participation. Counseling (Prerequisite: P103 or equiva- to understand, analyze, and develop suc- No tuition charge. Credit applicable to the lent) This course will examine the nature cessful models and approaches to team M.Div. program: 1 hour per year; combined of marital and family strengths, develop- ministry, including multi-staff relationships. maximum of 3 hours for P348 and P349.) mental tasks, struggles, and dysfunctions Special attention is given to the role of the in light of the role and function of Lutheran associate or assistant pastor. P349 1 hour per year pastoral care and counseling. Family Life Seminary Chorus (Prerequisite: consent Cycle Theory, Family Assets and Strengths, P423 3 hours of the instructor) The study in rehearsal of Pre-Marital and Pre-Baptism opportunities Confirmation in the Lutheran Church sacred choral music from various periods and Ritual will be explored. Marriage and (Prerequisite: P120) A study of the theology and the performance of this music in wor- Family Pastoral care and counseling skills and practice of confirmation with particu- ship services and concerts as a member of will be explored and practiced. The role lar reference to the practical aspects of a the Seminary Chorus. (Credit is given in the and opportunities of the pastor, deaconess, confirmation ministry in a Lutheran parish. Spring Quarter for yearlong participation. and congregation in supporting couples No tuition charge. Credit applicable to the and families and in counseling them as P424 3 hours M.Div. program: 1 hour per year; combined Lutheran counselors will be identified and Youth Ministry An in-depth study of the maximum of 3 hours for P348 and P349.) discussed. meanings and realities of the generation gap. Examination of changing attitudes P413 3 hours towards sexual awareness, leading to a P405 3 hours Faith, Health, and Pastoral Care An ex- changing self-perception and differences Crisis Intervention (Prerequisite: P103 amination of the research and theory of the in the definition of adulthood. Communi- or permission of the instructor) The social relationship of faith and health. Principal cation relationships between adults and concept of crisis and how to intervene with attention will be given to the mindbody- youth. Christian concern and involvement. The spirit and the faith-health interface arenas. nature of crises with attendant symptoms, Principles of a holistic understanding of the P425 3 hours development, and effects. The function of human being and of healthy communities Christian Education for Adults A study of pastoral counseling as it relates directly to will be used to explore health ministries the place and need of adult Christian edu- crises in initial impact with possible refer- activities and attitudes as a legitimate cation in the church. Adults as persons and rals to other professionals. function of pastoral care and the care of learners. Development of objectives for the Christian community. A Lutheran un- adult Christian education from the theo- derstanding of the mind-body-spirit unity P407 3 hours logical bases of Christian education. Explo- will be explored, with attention given to Special Issues in Pastoral Counseling ration and determination of the principles Biblical, confessional, and classic Lutheran (Prerequisite: P103) This course is designed of curricular development, methods of pastoral care sources. Contrasts also will to equip pastors to deal with commonly instruction, and program supervision. Each be drawn between the contemporary met counseling issues requiring specific student will plan a three-year program of understanding of spirituality and health skills. The role of Christ as the foundation adult Christian education. perspectives and those perspectives that for all healing is emphasized. emerge from a Lutheran revelational theology as important components of genuine pastoral care. www.csl.edu 90 P430 2 hours P435 2 hours P442 3 hours Creative Homiletics (Prerequisite: vicar- Expository Preaching This course famil- Worship for 21st Century Congregations age or equivalent) This course aims to iarizes students with the characteristics Examines issues that impact worship in to- help the student recognize the creative and practice of expository preaching. Stu- day’s congregations, including influences possibilities in the mastery of the basic dents will examine the biblical and theo- of postmodernism, technology, ecumeni- principles of sermon construction and de- logical support for expository preaching, cal context, ethnic diversity, generational livery; to become familiar with the variety learn how it can be utilized in a Lutheran differences, and missional thrust. Develops of ways (both literal and metaphorical) in setting and become familiar with some of insights, strategies, and practices that grow which the Scriptures present the Gospel; its leading practitioners. Special emphasis from a Lutheran theology. Student projects to acquire new skills in relating that Gospel will be placed upon the process of moving illustrate possible responses. to the preaching of justification and sanc- from text to the construction and delivery tification; and to explore new approaches of an expository sermon. P445 3 hours (multiple texts, role playing, dialogues, lit- Service Planning (Prerequisite: vicarage) erary genres, etc.) in biblical preaching. The P436 2 hours An advanced study in the planning and critiquing of sermonic exhibits and homi- Preaching Old Testament Lessons conduct of corporate services of worship. letics texts may be included in the course. (Prerequisite: vicarage or equivalent) Attention is given to biblical principles re- This course encourages the student to lating to Christian worship, to Luther’s litur- preach from the Old Testament faithfully gical writings, to the structure of selected P4301 2 hours and with confidence. Through the careful Lutheran worship orders, and to the rela- Art as a Homiletical Resource Works of examination of representative texts, class tionship of the sermon to hymns and other art from various periods and traditions are discussion, guided readings, and written liturgical propers. Current issues in worship examined and analyzed in order to deter- assignments, this course will increase the are discussed when the course content re- mine and exploit their potential primarily student’s familiarity with the relationship lates to such issues. for homiletical, but also for didactic, pur- between the Old Testament and New Tes- poses. Class members will have a collec- tament and illustrate the relevance and P446 3 hours tion of materials for practical parish use at value of preaching on Old Testament texts Emerging Christianity in a Postmodern the close of the course. for today’s church. Age This course will explore the impact of post-modernity on emerging forms of P431 2 hours P437 2 hours Christian expression in ecclesial life and Problems in Preaching (Prerequisite: Sermon Structures (Prerequisite: vicar- worship. The course provides a critical vicarage or equivalent) Discussion of some age or equivalent) This course will examine analysis of the cultural and theological key problems in preaching: relating the the form and function of selected sermon tenets of emerging Christianity. The course Gospel meaningfully to life, transposing structures. Structures that emphasize the will serve as a lab for assessing Lutheran the text to the present situation, defining exposition of a central thought (proposi- adaptations of emerging church practices and confining the central idea, making tional), the structure of the text (textualse- as a form of mission in a postmodern age. abstractions concrete. Class criticism of quential), and the experience of the hearer videotaped sermons. (dynamic) will be studied in theory and practice. P447 3 hours Classics of the Devotional Life A survey P432 2 hours P438 2 hours and theological analysis of selected de- Law/Gospel Polarity in Preaching (Pre- Proclamation: Content, Style, Delivery votional classics. Development of skill in requisite: vicarage or equivalent) The cen- (Prerequisite: vicarage or equivalent) A using these writings for personal devotions trality of the distinction between Law and study of the preaching task as proclama- and pastoral ministrations is the major ob- Gospel for the preaching task; emphasis tion with special attention to the content jective of the course. on the theological content of the sermon; of the proclamation, the clothing of the liturgical preaching; use of pericopic sys- message in language that communicates P448 3 hours tems; the occasional sermon; midweek to the hearer, and the presentation in a The Gospel in C.S. Lewis’ Novels A se- series. fashion that engages the hearer. Selected lection of C.S. Lewis’ novels will be read texts from the three-year lectionary of Lu- with an emphasis on identifying their P434 2 hours theran Worship will be employed. Special implicit Gospel elements for the purpose Preaching in the Postmodern World attention to delivery with peer group and of: (1) comparing such implicit Gospel ele- (Prerequisite: vicarage or equivalent) This instructor critique. (Class limit: 10 students) ments with explicit Gospel statements in course will critically evaluate some of the (By invitation only) Lewis’ theological works; (2) gaining new trends in postmodernism as they affect perspectives on the Christian Gospel; (3) American culture and individual Chris- P440 3 hours learning creative ways to communicate the tians. It will apply Law and Gospel to those Theology of Worship (Prerequisite: P140) Christian Gospel; and (4) evaluating Lewis’ trends toward the goal of preaching more Intensive study of the theological founda- understanding of the Gospel in the light of effectively to Christian hearers in the 21st tions for corporate worship. Theological biblical descriptions of the Gospel. century. analysis of selected historical and contemporary worship forms and practices. Examination of the theological content of hymns. Discussion of the role of music in the service of theology.

91 www.csl.edu P453 3 hours P467 3 hours P471 3 hours Urban Ministries This course is about Theology of Compassion and Care A Missionary Anthropology The study of bringing the Gospel of Christ to the cities, consideration of the theological rationale anthropology helps the Christian under- with a special focus on mission to African for the church’s efforts in the world to- stand the means through which God has Americans. It teaches ways and means ward bringing justice, caring for the poor, chosen to work in order to bring humans of reaching ethnic populations in major relieving human suffering, preserving and to faith in Him. By understanding culture urban communities. It includes identifica- protecting creation. The course will have and its effect on communication, the mis- tion of a variety of ministries for sharing several components in which students will sionary is better equipped to fulfill his the Gospel and assimilating urban people look at the biblical implications of the reign commission to make disciples by going, into the Christian fellowship. of God and Christ’s redemptive work in preaching, and baptizing. This course will light of creation and the new creation, the examine the integrated systems of learned P454 3 hours historical reception and development of patterns of behavior, ideas, and products Ethnic Ministries of the Church in North these biblical themes (i.e. history of dogma characteristic of societies and determine America An examination of the opportu- and exegesis), the history of the church’s how to communicate God’s Word mean- nities and challenges connected with the practice and institutions, and contempo- ingfully in different cultures. church’s mission to ethnic people in the rary expressions and issues in the church’s United States and Canada. works of love in the world. P474 3 hours Christianity in East Asian Context A P458 3 hours P468 3 hours study of the history, mission, and contem- Christianity in Latin American and U.S. Pastoral Care and the Human porary state of the Christian church among Latino Contexts A survey of Christianity Experience A survey of the basic human the peoples of East Asia, namely China (in- in Latin American and U.S. Latino contexts affective and developmental experiences cluding Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan), from a historical, theological, and mis- with the goal of exploring the interface Japan, and Korea. Major emphasis is given siological perspective. Topics include the between those experiences and the to the Christian church in those countries, impact of Spanish colonization and Roman proclamation of the Gospel in the provi- but Christian ministry among East Asian Catholic missions in the formation of Latin sion of pastoral care. Topics of personal peoples in North America also will be American religious identity, the influence affect, such as sadness and anxiety, and studied. of Latin American liberation thought, the human development, such as psychologi- emergence of U.S. Latino theologies, the cal stages, will be discussed. Aspects of P476 3 hours rise of Pentecostalism in Latin American pastoral care, such as teaching, preaching, Ministry in Urban Context This course ex- and U.S. Latino contexts, and various chal- and counseling, as well as the utilization plores ministry in urban contexts. Taught lenges that the church [esp. Lutheran of the congregational community, will be on location, this course considers exegeti- (Hispanic or other)] faces in her mission to, explored as methods by which the Gospel cal, confessional, liturgical, historical and among, and with Latinos. meets the point of human need. practical implications of the mission of God in cities of the United States of America. P460 3 hours P469 3 hours Particular attention is given to the unique Mission Practice Now (Prerequisite: P160) Congregational Dynamics and challenges and opportunities in ecclesi- An examination of practices in use today Behaviors An exploration of the fun- ology and spirituality in urban centers. in world missions. Firsthand presentations, damental dynamics of congregations as Congregational dynamics, leadership de- audiovisuals, and student reports on the human organizations, focusing on the velopment, worship, religious education, contemporary world mission situation. Pos- development of basic strategies for both social justice, demographics and other sible examination of issues within a particu- understanding congregational behavior aspects of parish life in cities are studied. lar geographical area. and for leading organizational creativity and change. Principles of systems theory, P483 3 hours behavioral covenants, conflict manage- Literature and the Gospel This course P462 3 hours ment, and organizational analysis will be deals with novels, poems, dramas, and Mission and Ministry Seminar (Prereq- used to explore the human side of a group short stories that: (1) deliberately, presum- uisite: P160) This is a seminar course that of people gathered in a congregation in ably, or inadvertently present, in varying focuses theological and missiological study the name of Christ. Utilization of one local degrees of accuracy and completeness, cer- around specific aspects of the praxis of congregation for organizational/histori- tain aspects of the Christian Gospel; (2) pro- church planting. (By invitation only) cal analysis and in initial exploration of a vide insight into the nature of fallen man as calling congregation, if applicable, will be a basis for more effective application of the expected. Christian Gospel to human needs; and (3) expose the student to literary plots, creative formats, and stylistic techniques that can facilitate his own communication of the Christian Gospel.

www.csl.edu 92 P491 3 hours P817 3 hours P871 3 hrs Science, Ecology, and the Doctrine of Contemporary Issues in Ethics Contem- Cultural Anthropology A graduate semi- Man (Note: Approved also for Systematic porary issues such as abortion, euthanasia, nar that explores the understandings and Theology free elective credit) (Prerequisite: marriage and procreation, genetic deter- tools of cultural anthropology and their S110) An investigation into the Christian minism, homosexuality, cloning, trans- usefulness in communicating the Christian doctrine of man in the light of modern humanism, technosapiens as it relates to message in mission and congregational technology and ecology. NeoDarwinism, human experimentation, contexts. and feminism will be examined in light of P492 3 hours “the language of morals”—historical and P879 3 hours Genetic Science in Christian Perspective modern ethical theories and principles. Christ and Culture A seminar exploring (Prerequisites: S116, S125) This course will The writings of Aristotle, Plato, Socrates, the tensions between the Christian faith examine the major bioethical issues relat- Hobbes, Kant, Hume, Bentham, Rawls, and the prevailing culture in the West at ing to recent advances in genetic science Thomas Nagel, Tong, MacIntyre, Singer, the outset of the third millennium. At- (e.g., gene replacement theory, cloning Meilaender, and others will be examined tention to both modern and postmodern and twinning, genetic disease identifica- to study their influence on contemporary motifs surfacing in the culture is para- tion, in vitro fertilization, freezing em- issues. The influence of ethics on the media mount for appropriate Christian response bryos). The theological issues which these also will be examined. in mission and for design of local ministry technologies raise (e.g., original sin vs. “the to congregations in 21st century American gene made me do it”; creation vs. genetic P822 3 hours culture. evolution of man; playing God or serving Cultural Wars: Therapeutic vs. God; taking care of human life vs. the pat- Theological This graduate seminar exam- P880 3 hours enting of life; mail-order babies or babies ines the rise of a “therapeutic culture” in Seminar in Practical Theology A seminar as blessings; homosexuality—genetics or America. Having great influence, this thera- on a selected topic or topics in the area of behavior; to marry or not to marry) will be peutic ethos—with the victim pathologies practical theology. Assigned readings and studied in light of the Scriptures and the of the emotivist self-interpreted for us by discussion of them, class presentations by Confessions. the priestly practitioners of the therapeutic the instructor and students, and a research vocations—offers itself as a replacement of paper. P499 3 hours traditional moral codes and symbols. The Independent Study (Prerequisite: therapeutic ethos is a system of meaning P895 3 hours vicarage) Elective independent study pro- that greatly impacts the church because Research Project Independent study gram in the area of student’s choice based it is a worldview, a philosophy of life or project for graduate students under the on a prospectus established in consultation ideology, a religion. This course examines supervision of a selected instructor on the with the instructor. An independent study the therapeutic ethos from a distinctively basis of a student-prepared prospectus. elective offers an opportunity to explore an Lutheran perspective and worldview. It Prospectus forms are available from the area of special interest that is outside the also provides a framework for effective use Graduate School. usual scope of a regular course or to con- of the social sciences viewed from the per- duct a deeper investigation of a topic that spective of the Lutheran “two kingdoms” P896 9 hours is contained in a regular course. Qualified theology and as a “First Article” gift. Master of Sacred Theology Thesis Regis- students may take only one independent tration in this course entitles the student to study elective for credit toward the M.Div. P841 3 hours the services of a thesis committee to direct degree. Prospectus forms are available in Liturgy and Culture A study of the Chris- thesis research and writing, and to thesis the Registrar’s Office. tian worship as an intersection of theology credit. Registration is valid for one calendar and culture. The course examines how year. P795 3 hours Word and Sacrament are brought to peo- Research Project Independent study proj- ple and how their prayers and praises are P897 0 hours ect for M.A. students under the supervision lifted up using language, movement, time, Doctoral Dissertation Registration in this of a selected instructor on the basis of a place, ritual, music, and art. Case studies course entitles the student to the services student-prepared prospectus. Prospectus explore the dimensions of liturgy among of a dissertation committee to direct dis- forms are available from the Graduate people in given times and places. sertation research and writing, and to School. dissertation credit. Registration is valid for two calendar years. P861 3 hours P796 6 hours Seminar on Contemporary Missiology Master of Arts Thesis Registration in this (Prerequisite: P160 or equivalent) An course entitles the student to the services advanced seminar on the theology of mis- of a thesis committee to direct thesis re- sions: its theological content, pertinent search and writing, and to thesis credit. issues, its development and implications, Registration is valid for one calendar year. and its connection with contemporary theology and mission movements, with a special accent on the post-World War II period.

93 www.csl.edu P899 3 hours Extensive Readings Extensive readings in an area not normally offered in other courses, on the basis of a bibliography prepared in consultation with a faculty advisor. Final paper to summarize the interpretations or to demonstrate the co- herence of the selected readings and/or final examination to evaluate the breadth of reading and insights gained. Prospectus forms are available from the Graduate School.

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Not all the seminars and courses that appear below will be offered in the current academic year. A complete schedule of courses for a specific Doctor of Ministry term will be published by the Doctor of Ministry office

DM000 0 hours DM913 3 hours DM931 3 hours Orientation to the Doctor of Ministry Systematic Theology Today This course Preaching Law and Gospel An indepth This orientation will familiarize the student examines the nature, task, and contents examination of the theological discipline of with the academic and administrative of Christian theology and discusses some distinguishing Law and Gospel, especially requirements of the Doctor of Ministry contemporary issues, concerns, and ques- as it is applied to the preaching context. program. It assists the student in identify- tions in the thinking and life of the church. The course will consist of a detailed review ing personal, professional, and academic Particular attention will be given to cur- of Walther’s Law and Gospel theses, an goals. Guidance for his course study is rent discussions on the nature and task examination of model sermons exemplify- provided so that the student is prepared to of theology for the church today, to the ing the Law and Gospel distinction, and an complete the process of earning the D.Min. relationship between practice and theol- analysis of the student’s own abilities to degree and that he gains the greatest ben- ogy, to the role of doctrine in the life of the communicate Law and Gospel. efit from that process. church, and to the impact of the world on the church’s thought, speech, and action. (Approved for Systematic Theology credit) DM942 6 hours DM900 6 hours Shepherding the Growing Parish Pastoral Theology and Pastoral Care A DM922 6 hours This seminar explores the pastoral prac- study of pastoral theology and pastoral Worship and Culture This seminar tices that are useful in managing the care. Scriptural principles are applied to explores the essentials of Christian wor- growth that God grants to a congregation. pastoral practices. Seminar emphases are ship and how diversity in American Students will gain theological and practical the pastor, the pastoral ministry, and the culture makes it complex. A biblical and resources that aid them faithfully to min- major areas of pastoral care (Holy Baptism, confessional theology shapes the use ister amidst the increased demands and Confession and Absolution, Holy Commu- of language, art, music, and ceremony. complexities of a growing parish. Special nion, Confirmation, Admonition, Marriage, Representative cultural elements will consideration is given to the following Burial, Counseling, and Administration). include ethnic patterns, age differences, needs: selection and support of additional denominational traditions, modern mass staff members, implementation of an ap- DM911 3 hours media influences, new tools of technology, propriate organizational structure, promo- Exegetical Theology Today This course and postmodern ways of thinking. Each tion of healthy financial stewardship, and presents the current state of exegetical student develops a response to a selected management of change and conflict. study in the church. It locates the preaching context. and teaching tasks of pastoral ministry in DM943 6 hours the study and interpretation of God’s Word, Cultivating Peacemaking in the Church DM925 6 hours A study and practicum in cultivating the and assists the pastor in those tasks. Histori- Current Trends in Homiletics A look at cal precedents and recent developments ministry of peacemaking in the Christian the cultural context and theological bases church. Students will learn biblical ap- in hermeneutics will be studied to facilitate that have given rise to recent trends in the pastor’s interpretive work with a text of proaches for reconciling people in conflict, homiletics. Close examination of the cur- applied in pastoral care through teaching, Scripture. (Approved for Exegetical Theol- rent approaches of Craddock, Buttrick, ogy credit) counseling, confession and forgiveness, Long, Lowry, Jensen, and others will lead and mediation. These approaches reflect to evaluations based on Lutheran theol- the distinctives of Lutheran theology and DM912 3 hours ogy and contemporary critical reviews. practice. Techniques for application will be Historical Theology Today This course Opportunities for a discerning use of such practiced through case study exercises and presents the current state of historical approaches will be explored. intense role plays. Students successfully study in the church. It provides an explora- completing this seminar will have met the tion, analysis, and interpretation of how DM927 6 hours requirements for the basic Reconciler Pro- historical events and movements have Preaching the Old Testament Surveying gram of Peacemakers© Ministries. affected the theology and practice of to- the theology of significant sections of the day’s church. The course addresses how Old Testament, this seminar focuses on DM946 6 hours the study of church history informs con- the exegesis and exposition of the varied Christian Witness and the Challenges temporary issues within and outside The types of Old Testament material. Attention of World Religions An examination of Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. (Ap- is given to proclaiming the literary forms non-Christian world religions and their proved for Historical Theology credit) of narrative, law, prophecy, psalms, and relationship to contemporary religious wisdom (Approved for Exegetical Theology movements. Christian response in under- credit). standing and outreach against the cultural backgrounds of a pluralistic society.

95 www.csl.edu DM947 6 hours DM968 6 hrs DM973 3 hours Leadership and the Missio Dei This Ministry in the Military Context This Wrap-around PLI Conference 4 A critical seminar will study, reflect on, and plan for seminar will study and reflect upon distinc- reflection on and supplement to the Pasto- execution of a Lutheran conception of the tive issues and challenges of ministering in ral Leadership Institute Conference Event church’s mission in the life of congrega- a military context. Special attention will be 4: “Applied Leadership.” Students integrate tions. Special attention will be given to given to the ethical implications confront- theological foundations with practical skills the implications of a congregation’s un- ing military personnel as well as ministers so that they provide leadership in promot- derstanding of the mission of God for the serving them. The seminar will investigate ing among laypeople a healthy steward- conduct of its entire life, that is, the impli- how chaplains and pastors can best com- ship of resources, skills, gifts for service, cations of a biblical theology of mission for municate, provide pastoral counseling and and energy. Participants will assess the bib- the life of a congregation, its leaders, and care, guide worship, and lead in a military lical and Lutheran theology of stewardship, all its members. context and culture. as well as the privileges and responsibilities of being royal priests. DM949 6 hours DM970 3 hours Leadership in Cross-Cultural Contexts Wrap-around PLI Conference 1 A critical DM974 3 hours An immersion in and critical reflection on reflection on and supplement to the Pasto- Wrap-around PLI International Event A a shortterm cross-cultural experience. The ral Leadership Institute Conference Event 1: critical reflection on and supplement to the student examines practices used in cross- “Visionary Leadership.” Students integrate Pastoral Leadership Institute International cultural mission efforts, particularly in the theological foundations with practical skills Event. The student examines practices in context and culture that he observes dur- so that they provide visionary leadership to use in world missions, particularly in the ing the practicum. He reflects upon this the congregation in a theologically faith- geographical area and culture that he ob- cross-cultural mission engagement and on ful manner. Participants will assess biblical served. He reflects upon his cross-cultural how he might lead a congregation to carry and Lutheran components of pastoral min- engagement and on how he might lead out more effective cross-cultural mission istry and develop a style of leadership that a congregation to more effective interna- work. coheres with these components. tional mission work.

DM954 6 hours DM971 3 hours DM981 3 hours Strategies for Evangelism The pastor’s Wrap-around PLI Conference 2 A critical The Gospel of Matthew and the Parish office is reviewed from the perspective of reflection on and supplement to the Pasto- Pastor The interpretation of the Greek text an evangelist, with the assumption that the ral Leadership Institute Conference Event of the Gospel of St. Matthew with a view pastor is most effective in the various roles 2: “Nurturing Transformation and Strategic to the preaching and teaching tasks of the of his ministry when he functions as an Planning.” Students integrate theological parish pastor. Topics will include structure evangelist, eager to share the Gospel and foundations with practical skills so that, and theme, use of the Old Testament, concerned about the salvation of individu- utilizing appropriate strategic planning miracles, parables, the discourses, and oth- als. The opportunities of being an evange- methods, they facilitate beneficial transfor- ers that meet class needs (Approved for list are explored with practical suggestions mation (change) in a congregation for the Exegetical Theology credit). provided. The pastor’s role of leading his sake of Christ’s mission. congregation to an evangelistic attitude and equipping them with evangelism skills DM972 3 hours DM986 3 hours is reviewed. Wrap-around PLI Conference 3 A criti- Lutherans in a Pluralistic Society cal reflection on and supplement to the Collectively and individually, the people of DM962 6 hrs Pastoral Leadership Institute Conference God daily encounter unchristian and anti- Family Life Ministry Contemporary family Event 3: “Organizational Teaming.” Stu- Christian philosophies and lifestyles in the structures, issues, and needs are outlined. dents integrate theological foundations form of subtle cultural influences, as well Family life program resources and models with practical skills so that relationships are as overt indoctrination from all sides. Many are presented. Pre-marriage counseling, formed for effective teamwork in the con- Christians are not aware of the degree to marriage enrichment, the development of gregational context (especially multi-stage which their beliefs and daily living have support groups, and referral procedures teams). Styles of team ministry, as well as been, and are being, influenced by them. are also featured. dynamics for effective collaboration, are The pastor¿s role as shepherd is reviewed considered in light of an evangelical ethos. in the light of Scripture as it applies to today¿s religious pluralism. The course of- DM965 6 hours fers Gospel-centered, practical suggestions Techniques and Strategies for Ministers for ministry to God¿s people in society, the Teaching Adults Biblical, theological, and church, and the home. (Approved for historical foundations for ministers teach- Systematic Theology credit) ing adults. Problems and needs for teaching adults in the contemporary church. A variety of techniques and strategies usable for ministers’ roles and functions in relating religious content to lay people as a teaching-learning transaction. www.csl.edu 96 DM995 3 hours DM996 6 hours DM999 3 hours Project Research and Writing This course Major Applied Project Entitles the stu- Independent Study Elective Independent equips the student to do both library re- dent to the services of a project advisor study in connection with the practice of search and field research in preparation to direct his major applied project and its pastoral ministry in the area of the stu- for writing the major applied project. The writing, and to project credit. Registration dent’s choice on a prospectus established student will be acquainted with the meth- is valid for one calendar year, after which in consultation with the instructor. With odology for conducting valid qualitative unfinished projects require a continuation an instructor from the appropriate depart- and quantitative research. Instruction also fee. ment, this study program may fulfill the de- will focus on the design, format, and style partmental course requirement. Students of the project report. At the conclusion of may take only one independent study elec- the course, the student will have written tive for credit toward the D.Min. degree. a formal proposal for the major applied project.

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50 Academic Grievance Policy 51 Cheating and Plagiarism 12 Academic Programs 59 Concordia Archaeological Society 2 Accreditations 59 Concordia Historical Institute 10 Administrative Staff 53 Continuing Education Admission Requirements 75 Courses 23 Center for Hispanic Studies (CHS) 95 Doctor of Ministry 19 Certificate Program (Residential) 77 Exegetical Theology 30 Cross-Cultural Ministry Center (CCMC) 84 Historical Theology 29 Deaf Institute of Theology (DIT) 89 Practical Theology 35 Doctor of Ministry Program 76 Pre-Seminary 46 Doctor of Philosophy Program 81 Systematic Theology 27 Ethnic Immigrant Institute of Theology (EIIT) 30 Cross-Cultural Ministry Center 42 Master of Arts 30 Admission 32 Master of Arts in Deaconess Studies 30 Certification and Placement 13 Master of Divinity 30 Contact Information 44 Master of Sacred Theology 30 Curriculum 26 Specific Ministry Pastor Program (SMP) 29 Deaf Institute of Theology 56 Athletics 29 Admission 50 Attendance 29 Application 52 Auditing 29 Curriculum 9 Bookstore, CPH Seminary 29 District Endorsement 4 Calendar, Academic (2010-2011) 29 Eligibility 6 Calendar, Tentative Academic (2011-2012) 29 Mentors/Vicarage Supervisors 9 Campus 29 Vicarage, Certification, and Placement 23, 58 Center for Hispanic Studies (CHS) 34 Doctor of Ministry Program 25 Deaconess Studies 36 Credits 25 Curriculum 35 Curriculum 23 Entrance (Congregational) Level 36 Financial Aid 23 Curriculum 35 Prerequisites and Admission 23 Entrance Level Requirements 35 Purpose 25 Master of Arts Track 35 Requirements 23 Seminary Level 46 Doctor of Philosophy Program 24 Admission Requirements 46 Admission 25 Certification and Calls 46 Curriculum 24 Curriculum 46 Purpose 24 Electives 50 Enrollment, Privilege of 25 Vicarage 52 Enrollment Verification 58 Center for Reformation Research 27 Ethnic Immigrant Institute of Theology (EIIT) 18 Certificate Program (Residential) 27 Admission 21 Academic Standards, Dismissal, Withdrawal 27 Application 19 Admission 27 Curriculum 20 Admissions Standards and Admissions Decisions 27 District Endorsement 21 Alternate Route Vicarage 27 Eligibility 20 Application 27 Mentors/Vicarage Supervisors 22 Assignment 28 Vicarage, Certification, and Placement 21 Certification and Placement 60 Expenses 19 College Preparation 61 Academic Tuition and Fees, 2010-11 21 Credit Distribution 62 Academic Administrative Fees 21 Curricular Practical Training 62 Housing 20 Curriculum and Academic Advising 62 Housing Fees 19 Eligibility 62 Other Expenses 19 Entry-Level Competencies 62 Refunds 20 Intention to Enroll 66 Faculty 20 Non-degree Applicants 72 Faculty Emeriti 21 Resident Field Education 50 Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) 20 Speech

www.csl.edu 98 63 Financial Aid 14 Admissions Standards and Admissions Decisions 64 Advanced Studies Financial Aid 14 Application 63 Financial Aid Sources 17 Certification and Placement 63 Ministerial Formation Financial Aid – 16 Clinical Pastoral Education Residential Students 13 College Preparation 64 Ministerial Formation Financial Aid – 15 Credit Distribution Distance Programs 15 Curricular Practical Training 55 Food Bank 15 Curriculum and Academic Advising 8 Function and Purpose 13 Eligibility 51 Grade Changes 13 Entry-Level Competencies 51 Grading System 17 Granting of Degree 52 Graduate Courses, Eligibility for 15 Intention to Enroll 37 Graduate School 16 International Study Programs 38 Background 16 Missionary Formation Program 40 Conferral of Degrees 14 Non-degree Applicants 39 Examinations 13 Pre-Seminary Preparation 40 Financial Aid 15 Resident Field Education 38 Purpose 13 Speech 40 Student Life 16 Student Standing and Classification 39 Student Status 14 Testing 40 Theses, Exams, and Dissertations 14 Transfer Applicants 55 Health and Wellness Center 16 Vicarage 55 Health Insurance 44 Master of Sacred Theology 8 History 44 Admission 51 Incompletes 45 Conferral of Degree 58 Institute for Mission Studies 44 Curriculum 56 International Students 44 Purpose 16 International Study Programs 2 Mission Statement 58 Library 56 Music 8 Location of Seminary 50 Nondiscrimination Policy 101 Map 56 Personal Coaching and Leadership Development 55 Marriage 51 Refunds 42 Master of Arts 52 Registration Procedures 42 Admission 55 Re-Sell It Shop 42 Curriculum – General Theological Studies 73 Resident Field Education Supervisors 42 General Academic Requirements 55 Residential Life 42 Purpose 55 Dormitories 31 Master of Arts in Deaconess Studies 55 Married Student Housing 33 Academic Standards, Dismissal, Withdrawal 55 Off-Campus Housing 32 Admission 56 Seminary Women 33 Certification and Placement 26 Specific Ministry Pastor Program (SMP) 33 Credit Distribution 26 Curriculum 33 Curricular Practical Training 55 Spiritual Life and Worship 32 Curriculum 56 Student Association/Student Government 33 Granting of Degree 52 Summer Quarter 32 Purpose 11 Synodical Administration 12 Master of Divinity Program 52 Transcripts 17 Academic Standards, Dismissal, Withdrawal 74 Vicarage Supervisors 13 Admission

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