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2018/19 LOUISVILLE PRESBYTERIAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY THE LOUISVILLE SEMINARY CATALOG The Louisville Seminary Catalog is published annually by Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary (Louisville, Kentucky). The catalog is available online at www.lpts.edu. Printed copies are distributed for internal use and are available on an as-needed basis. The information in this publication, including tuition fees, course descriptions and other program details, is subject to change and is in no way binding upon Louisville Seminary. Revisions are noted in the online Louisville Seminary Catalog. Notice of revisions to the catalog is deployed to the Seminary community via The Seminary Times newsletter. Founded in 1853, the Seminary offers an inclusive and diverse learning community, welcoming individuals from wider ecumenical backgrounds. The Seminary is an institution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A). Louisville Seminary 1044 Alta Vista Road | Louisville, Ky. 40205-1798 502.895.3411 | 800.264.1839 | lpts.edu ACCREDITATION Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree; Master of Arts (Religion) (MAR) degree; Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy (MAMFT) degree; and Doctor of Ministry (DMin) degree. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation status of Louisville Seminary. Accredited also by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada, the following degree programs are approved: MDiv, MAMFT, MAR, and DMin. The Commission contact information is: The Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada 10 Summit Park Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15275, U.S.A Telephone: 412.788.6505, Fax: 412.788.6510, Website: www.ats.edu The Marriage and Family Therapy Program at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), 1133 15th Street, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20005-2710, 202.452.0109. APPROVAL Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary is also approved by the University Senate of the United Methodist Church. 1 MISSION STATEMENT AND INSTITUTIONAL GOALS .................................5 Mission Statement 6 Institutional Goals 6 Commitments 7 Relationships 7 Educational Vision 7 Strategies 8 History 8 Resources 9 DEGREE PROGRAMS ...................................................................................11 Master of Divinity 12 MDiv Degree Worksheet (2018-2019) 16 MDiv Degree Worksheet (Projected 2019-2020) 17 Master of Arts (Religion) 18 MAR, Religious Thought Degree Worksheet (2018-2019) 21 MAR, Religious Thought Degree Worksheet (Projected 2019-2020) 22 MAR, Biblical Studies Degree Worksheet (Projected 2019-2020) 23 MAR, General Track Degree Worksheet (Projected 2019-2020) 24 Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy (MAMFT) 25 MAMFT Degree Worksheet (2018-2019) 26 Dual Degree Programs 28 Dual Degrees with the University of Louisville 28 MDiv with JD, MSSW, or MBA Worksheet (Projected 2019-2020) 29 Dual Degrees at Louisville Seminary 30 Concentration in Educational Ministry 31 Concentration in Black Church Studies 31 Doctor of Ministry 32 Advanced Practice of Ministry Seminars 34 Course of Study: Black Church Studies 35 Course of Study: Pastoral Care and Counseling 35 Course of Study: Advanced Practice of Ministry 35 DMin Admission, Application, Requirements 35 Master of Divinity (MDiv) Equivalency 36 Cost of DMin Program 37 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES ..............................................39 Advising System 40 Field Education 40 Varieties of Field Experience 41 Field Placement Procedures 42 Seeking to Become a Field Education Site 43 Seeking a Field Education Placement 44 Supervision and Evaluation 44 Supervisory Studies Program 44 Nurturing Committee 45 Paperwork Required of all Field Education Students 45 Problems and Termination 46 2 Field Education Courses 47 FieldConfidentiality Education 46Supervisors—Congregational Placements 49 Field Education Supervisors—Agency and Campus Placements 50 Field Education Supervisors—Clinical Pastoral Education 50 Doors to Dialogue (D2D) 51 Spiritual Formation 51 Preparation for Ministry and Placement of Graduates 53 Ernest Miller White Library 54 Information Technology 55 Academic Support Center 55 The Louisville Institute 55 The Louisville Grawemeyer Award in Religion 56 Kentuckiana Metroversity 56 The Overseas Ministries Study Center 56 ADMISSIONS ................................................................................................57 Filing the Application 58 Statement of Criminal History Check Requirement 59 Completion of Application and Matriculation 60 On-Campus Visits 60 Transfer Policy 60 International Students 62 Special Admission 63 Probationary Admission 64 Non-Degree Students 64 Auditing 64 Financial Aid 64 Scholarships for Excellence 65 Presidential Merit Scholarships for Excellence 66 Promise for Ministry Scholarships for Excellence 67 Educational Loan Funds 68 OtherVA Benefits Funds 68 69 Fees 69 Full-time, Half-time Degree Program Designations 70 Metroversity Students 71 Insurance 71 Housing 71 Deposits 72 Pets 72 Fellowships and Honors 72 CONTINUING EDUCATION .........................................................................75 The Louisville Seminary Continuing Education Community 76 Conferences and Seminars 76 Certification Programs 76 3 Family Therapy Supervision 76 The Don Deane Certificate in Pastoral Counseling/Marriage and Additional Resources 77 LectureThe Series Don Deane 77 Certificate in Homiletic Supervision 76 Festival of Theology including The Caldwell Lectures 77 The Black Church Studies Consultation, including The Edwards Lectures on Peacemaking and The Greenhoe Lectures 78 The Henry H. and Marion A. Presler Lectureship 79 The Katie Geneva Canon Lectureship 79 Accommodations for Continuing Education 80 Commissioned Ruling Elder Program 80 CURRICULUM AND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ........................................ 81 AREA SM — Seminary Courses 83 AREACourse A Identification — Biblical Studies System 83 82 The Old Testament 83 The New Testament 85 AREA B — Theology, History and Ethics 89 Theological Foundations 90 Ecclesial Traditions 90 Historical-Theological Topics 91 Theologians 93 Ethics Topics 94 Contemporary Theological Topics 95 Theology and Christian Mission 98 Non-Christian Traditions 99 Special Studies 100 AREA C — Practical Theology 100 Christian Education 100 Congregational Ministry 103 Evangelism and Mission 104 Field Education 107 Preaching and Worship 114 PracticalMarriage Theologyand Family 118 Therapy/Pastoral Care 108 DOCTOR OF MINISTRY 119 STANDARDS AND RESPONSIBILITIES .....................................................121 Academic Standards 122 Graduation Standards 126 Financial Standards 126 Rights and Responsibilities 126 Intellectual Property Rights Policy 127 Transcripts 129 Official Announcements 129 4 Louisville Seminary’s Non-Discrimination Policy 129 Policy Regarding Students with Disabilities 130 COMMUNITY LIFE .....................................................................................131 Louisville Seminary Community 132 Worship 132 Pastoral Care and Counseling 132 Louisville Seminary Counseling Center 133 Community Governance 133 Frank H. and Fannie W. Caldwell Chapel 134 Albert and Grace Winn Center 134 The Women’s Center 135 Schlegel Hall 135 Gardencourt 136 The Laws Lodge 136 Campus Community Co-Operative (TRI-C) 136 Marketing and Special Events Department 137 CampusGardencourt/Laws Kids 137 Lodge Catering 137 RecreationalNew Legacy Café Facilities Dining/Catering 137 137 Health Clinic 138 The Louisville Presbyterian Furlough Home 138 Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) 138 Metropolitan Louisville 138 WHO’S WHO? ............................................................................................141 Faculty 142 Adjunct Faculty 161 MAMFT Clinical Supervisors 162 Faculty Emeriti and Emeritae 163 Academic and Program Areas 165 Board of Trustees 166 President’s Roundtable 167 Alum Board of Directors 168 Administration 169 REFERENCE ................................................................................................171 Correspondence Directory 172 Seminary Calendar 173 Directions to Campus 174 Campus Map 175 Notes 176 MISSION STATEMENT • 5 MISSION STATEMENT STATEMENT AND INSTITUTIONAL GOALS MISSION Mission Statement 6 Institutional Goals 6 Commitments 7 Relationships 7 Educational Vision 7 Strategies 8 History 8 Resources 9 The gifts God gave were that some would be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until all of us come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to maturity, to the measure of the full stature of Christ. Ephesians 4:11-13 6• MISSION STATEMENT MISSION STATEMENT OUR VISION We Build Bridges. MISSION STATEMENT OUR MISSION Louisville Seminary educates and forms servant leaders for tomorrow’s ministries. We build bridges: • between sacred texts and human lives; • between the past and the future; • among persons of different faiths, Christian denominations, and cultures; . all in the name of Jesus Christ, the bridge between