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volume 94 Academic Catalog2017-2018 Kentucky Campus Florida Dunnam Campus Memphis Instructional Site 204 N. Lexington Ave. 8401 Valencia College Ln. Christ United Methodist Church Wilmore, KY 40390 Orlando, FL 32825 4488 Poplar Avenue 859-858-3581 407-482-7500 Memphis, TN 38117 859-858-2211 2 Table of Contents 2017-2018 Academic Catalog AccreditationAsbury Theological Seminary is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award masters and doctoral degrees. General inquiries, such as questions regarding admission requirements, financial aid, degree programs, etc., should be addressed directly to Asbury Theological Seminary. If there is evidence that appears to support significant non-compliance with an accreditation requirement or standard, contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of Asbury Theological Seminary. The Seminary is also accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada The Commission on Accrediting, and the following degree programs are approved: Master of Divinity, Master of Arts [Biblical Studies], Master of Arts [Intercultural Studies], Master of Arts [Theological Studies], Master of Arts in Christian Ministries, Master of Arts in Leadership, Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling, Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling, Master of Arts in Ministry, Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling, Doctor of Ministry, Master of Theology [Biblical Studies], Master of Theology [Intercultural Studies], Doctor of Philosophy [Intercultural Studies], Doctor of Philosophy [Biblical Studies] The Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling is accredited through the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The following extension sites are approved as specified: Orlando, FL—Approved Degrees: Doctor of Ministry, Master of Divinity, Master of Arts [Biblical Studies], Master of Arts in Christian Ministries, Master of Arts in Leadership, Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling, Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling, Master of Arts in Ministry, Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling, and the Certificate in Christian Studies, Hispanic Ministry Formation, and Pastoral Care. Memphis, TN — Asbury Theological Seminary is authorized by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. This authorization must be renewed each year and is based on an evaluation by minimum standards concerning quality of education, ethical business practices, health and safety, and fiscal responsibility. The Master of Divinity, Master of Arts [Biblical Studies], Master of Arts [Intercultural Studies], Master of Arts [Theological Studies], Master of Arts in Christian Ministries, Master of Arts in Leadership, Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling, Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling, Master of Arts in Ministry, Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling are approved by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission as well as the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and schools and the Association of Theological Schools. Asbury Theological Seminary is authorized under the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission: Master of Divinity, Master of Arts [Biblical Studies], Master of Arts [Intercultural Studies], Master of Arts [Theological Studies], Master of Arts in Christian Ministries, Master of Arts in Leadership, Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling, Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling, Master of Arts in Ministry, Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling. Approved for a Comprehensive Distance Education Program Contact the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada at 10 Summit Park Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15275 USA or call 412.788.6505 (fax 412.788.6510) for questions about the accreditation of Asbury Theological Seminary. Licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education. Additional information regarding this institution may be obtained by contacting the Commission or unresolved complaints may be referred to the Commission at 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400, toll-free telephone number (888)224-6684; License #4501. In addition, the Seminary is approved by The University Senate of The United Methodist Church. The Seminary is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. 2017-2018 Academic Catalog Table of Contents 3 2017-2018 Academic Catalog Table of Contents ....................................................5 Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling ........ 99 Academic 2017-2018 Academic Calendar calendar ...................................................6 Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling ................. 10 4 Master of Arts in Ministry .................................................. 109 .......................................................9 Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling .............................. 114 Statement of Faith Doctor of Ministry .....................................................................122 ............................................... 11 Advanced Research Programs .................................................126 General Statement ofInformation Mission ..................................................................12 Educational Assumptions ...........................................................12 Master of Theology ..............................................................128 Commitments to the Student ...................................................13 Master of Theology [Biblical Studies] ....................... 129 Ethos Statement ..........................................................................14 Master of Theology [Intercultural Studies] ...............131 Historical Statement ...................................................................16 Doctor of Philosophy ...........................................................133 Christian Formation Process .....................................................16 Doctor of Philosophy [Biblical Studies] .....................134 Campus Locations and Extensions ..........................................17 Doctor of Philosophy [Intercultural Studies] ............136 Kentucky Campus ...................................................................17 Florida Dunnam Campus .......................................................17 ..................................141 Online Courses (ExL) .............................................................18 Organization School of Biblical Interpretation of Schools ............................................143 Asbury Memphis .....................................................................19 School of Practical Theology ..................................................143 Interdenominational Relationships, Foundations Mentored Ministry program ................................................... 14 4 and Institutional Memberships .................................................19 School of Theology and Formation ...................................... 146 Asbury Foundation for Theological Education, Inc. ............ 20 School of Urban Ministries ..................................................... 146 B.L. Fisher Library ........................................................................ 20 E. Stanley Jones School of World Mission Network Usage Policy ................................................................ 20 and Evangelism ......................................................................147 Advanced Research Programs ................................................147 ..........................................23 Beeson International Center for Biblical Preaching Academic Admission Policies Information and Procedures ..........................................24 & Church Leadership ................................................................147 Academic Policies and Procedures ...........................................32 Affiliated and Cooperative Programs .......................................47 ............... 149 Graduate Graduate Course Course Description Descriptions Index ..................................... 150 Certificates ....................................51 AS Aging and Spirituality .........................................................151 (Non-degree Latino/Latina Studies Programs) Program .................................................52 BS Biblical Studies .....................................................................152 Graduate Certificate Programs ................................................ 54 BT Biblical Theology .................................................................153 CA Christian Arts ...................................................................... 154 .....................................................................59 CD Christian Discipleship ........................................................155 Masters Core CH Church History ...................................................................157 .................................................... 63 CL Christian Leadership .......................................................... 16 0 Programs Master of Divinity of .......................................................................Study 64 CM Campus Ministry ................................................................162 Master