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Catalog 2019-2020 2100 S. Summit Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57105 I 800.440.6227 I [email protected] I sfseminary.edu

An accredited member of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada and the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Table of Contents

General Information Doctor of Ministry Program President’s Message...... 1 Doctor of Ministry...... 14 Accreditation...... 2 Master’s Programs Mission...... 2 Master of Divinity...... 16 Kairos Philosophy of Education...... 2 Master of Arts in Christian Leadership...... 18 Theologically-Informed Outcome-Based Education...... 3 Master of Arts in Counseling...... 20 History...... 3 Master of Arts ...... 22 Statement of Beliefs...... 3 Graduate Certifi cate ...... 24 Campus...... 3 Non-Degree Options Sioux Falls and In Context...... 3 Certifi cates of Completion...... 25 Taylor Seminary...... 4 Training in Spiritual Direction Program...... 25 Theological Collection...... 4 Partnership Certifi cates...... 25 Spiritual Growth...... 4 Lifelong Learning...... 25 Auditing...... 25 Program Options Kairos Network Participant...... 25 Customization...... 5 Events...... 25 Aff ordable, Accessible, Relevant, & Faithful...... 5 The Kairos Project...... 5 Course Rotation Schedule Adapted Assignments & Learning Opportunities....5 Course Rotation Schedule...... 26 Mentored Experiences Mentor Team Supervision...... 6 Doctor of Ministry Seminar Descriptions In Context...... 6 Program Entry...... 27 Clinical Pastoral Education...... 6 Integration Intensives and ...... Global Experiences ...... Directed Learning Experiences...... 27 Cross-Cultural Studies...... 6 Program Completion...... 27 Flexible Opportunities Blended Degree Programs...... 6 Master’s Course Descriptions Partnerships...... 7 Bible...... 28 Taylor Seminary Courses...... 7 Church History ...... 29 Communication...... 29 Admissions Counseling...... 30 General Information...... 8 Educational Ministries ...... 33 Campus Visits and Inquiries...... 8 Ethics ...... 33 Intercultural Studies ...... 33 Admission Standards...... 8 Integrated Studies ...... 34 Student Non-Discriminatory Policy...... 9 Kairos Project...... 34 Undergraduate Equivalency and Exemption...... 9 Leadership...... 36 MDiv Equivalency for the DMin Program...... 9 New Testament...... 36 Application for Admission...... 10 Old Testament ...... 37 International Students...... 10 Pastoral Ministries ...... 38 Canadian Students...... 10 Spirituality...... 39 Provisional Admission...... 11 Supervised Ministry...... 39 Transfer of Credit...... 11 Theology...... 40 Demonstrated Profi ciency...... 11 Pre-Seminary Education...... 11 Faculty and Administration Change of Enrollment Date...... 11 Faculty and Administration...... 41 Application for Readmission...... 11 Kairos Affi liate Professors...... 42 Funding Your Education...... 11 Emeritus Faculty...... 43 Financial Aid...... 12 Adjunct Faculty...... 43 Federal...... 12 Other...... 12 Accommodations ...... 12 Accommodations for Disabilities...... 12 Curriculum, admission and degree requirements, tuition and Health Insurance...... 13 fees, or other policies may be subject to change. Placement of Graduates...... 13 general information

Greg Henson President

president’s message Participating in God’s Great Work

Welcome to Sioux Falls Seminary. More importantly, welcome to the next step in your journey of discipleship and mission. People enroll in seminary for many diff erent reasons, but one reason that seems to resonate with many students is that they were called by God. The call of God is powerful and intimidating at the same time. The God of the Universe has placed a call upon your life. You may be unsure of the exact way in which that call will unfold or you might be confi dent in the next step. In each case, you are fi rst called to follow God.

Each of us is invited to experience life in the Kingdom of God and to use our gifts to serve the Mission of God. We have the privilege of participating in the great work God is doing in this world. It is in that work that we truly experience life. Your time at Sioux Falls Seminary is ﬁ rst and foremost a journey of discipleship. You will be challenged to engage in your walk with Christ in new and exciting ways. You will be asked to consider how God might be calling you to share the redemptive message of the Gospel.

At times, you will question whether or not seminary is the best option for you. At other times, you will simply revel in the grace and power of God. Please know that Christ is with you at each of those moments.

Sioux Falls Seminary is committed to developing servants for their participation in the kingdom mission. Welcome to that journey!

1 general information participate in the National helpful if a student integrates them Council for State Authorization into his or her rhythm of life and general information Reciprocity Agreements. NC- ministry while walking through an Accreditation SARA is a voluntary, regional intentional development process The seminary is accredited by: approach to state oversight of with multiple mentors as facilitators. postsecondary distance The Commission on Accrediting education. Therefore, students are encouraged of the Association of Theological www.nc-sara.org to integrate personal interests and Schools past experiences into coursework, 10 Summit Park Drive independent studies, and practical Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1103 learning experiences. As students 412-788-6505 Mission preach, teach, counsel, lead, or www.ats.edu Sioux Falls Seminary develops serve while earning their degrees, servants for their participation in the classroom instruction is simultane- The Higher Learning Commission kingdom mission. ously enhanced. 230 South LaSalle Street Suite 7-500 Kingdom Calling We strive to make theological Chicago, IL 60604-1413 Sioux Falls Seminary serves in the education . . . 1-800-621-7440 kingdom by providing systems of www.hlcommission.org accessible to all students by theological education and integra- off ering fl exibility in: tive counseling that are aff ordable, The following degree programs are class scheduling and format accessible, relevant, and faithful for . approved by the Commission on location the purpose of empowering people . Accrediting: level of training • Master of Divinity where they are, thereby off ering a . • Master of Arts in Christian Leadership journey toward God’s hope. relevant to all students by: • Master of Arts in Counseling maintaining high academic quality • Master of Arts We believe theological educa- . while being applicable to a person’s • Doctor of Ministry tion is too important to be accom- current context plished solely through the work of Approved for a comprehensive a seminary. Therefore, we partner distance education program. .helping students grow where God with churches, nonprofi ts, ministry has planted them—meeting them Sioux Falls Seminary is a mem- training organizations, and other where they are in life and ministry ber of the Association for Clinical kingdom-minded ministries to create Pastoral Education and is qualifi ed an integrated system of theological .off ering educational experiences and approved to prepare students education in which all components that are applicable to a person’s for service in the chaplaincy of the enhance the others. unique calling United States Armed Forces. The seminary is also a member of the We seek to help students grow .instilling lifelong learning Associated Schools of the Jerusa- where God has planted them by lem University College. fully integrating each individual’s .providing active ministry life, ministry, and calling into their experiences Other journey with us. Therefore, we Evangelical Council for Financial strive to meet people where they Accountability are by listening to their stories and 440 West Jubal Early Drive Kairos Philosophy then helping them live into their Suite 100 kingdom callings. of Education Winchester, VA 22601 Sioux Falls Seminary is on the www.ecfa.org Developing people for their unique move. It is now recognized as one callings is a process that blends of the most innovative seminaries in National Council for State Authori- together life and ministry, character the nation, helping change zation Reciprocity Agreement development, and acquisition of theological education and how it Sioux Falls Seminary has been knowledge and ability. We believe is done both in North America and approved by South Dakota to throughout the world. that knowledge and ability are only 2 general information

In 2014, the seminary launched and enables schools, churches, uency. The purpose of training pas- an experiment called the Kairos ministries, and businesses to work tors and church leaders remained Project. The goal was to shift the together in extraordinary ways. central to the school’s mission. focus of theological education. The Kairos Project was designed For too long, theological education Once again, to become more eﬀ ec- to encourage integrated learning has been separated into various tive in its day, Sioux Falls Seminary and shape theological education sections of the Church. Seminaries, relocated to new facilities in July around moments in time instead of churches, ministry organizations, 2009. In recent years, the scope of an academic calendar. Students clinical training processes, and the seminary has expanded. In ad- walk alongside a mentor team and more have been operating sepa- dition to serving its key constituency rately from one another. At Sioux in community with fellow students, of the NAB, Sioux Falls Seminary immersing them in a community of Falls Seminary, we believe theologi- is chosen by students from many learning and, most importantly, a cal education should be a system diﬀ erent denominations. Students community of faith. in which multiple partners participate in the holistic development of from throughout the United States One result of this experiment is the individuals. We are committed to and around the world choose Sioux Kairos Project Track. The other developing kingdom-minded people Falls Seminary for their journey of result is that this philosophy of edu- for service in the mission of God. theological education. cation is now infused into every stu-

dent’s educational journey in some way, regardless of program track. History Statement of The mantra that goes with this 1858 marks the beginning of the Beliefs philosophy—aff ordable, accessible, seminary’s journey when Rochester Sioux Falls Seminary affi rms the relevant, and faithful—is much more Theological Seminary in New York Statement of Beliefs of the North than a set of words. It emphasizes established a German Department American Baptist Conference which theological education as, fi rst and and appointed a new faculty mem- was adopted by the 1982 NAB Con- foremost, a journey of disciple- ber as its head. From the depart- ference in Niagara Falls, New York. ship and is integral to everything at ment’s founding, a small number The statement can be found online Sioux Falls Seminary. of German-speaking churches at: http://www.nabconference.org/ affi rmed the endeavor and helped about-us/our-beliefs. make the school a success. In the Theologically- decades that followed, the department grew in faculty and Campus Informed students and began to assume an Sioux Falls & In Context Outcome-Based identity of its own—becoming the Sioux Falls Seminary serves its German Baptist Seminary. students, who are located through- Education out the United States and around Theologically-informed outcome- In the 1930s and 40s, the churches the world, from its campus in Sioux based education is a fresh expres- of the North American Baptist (NAB) Falls, SD. sion of education at Sioux Falls Conference, formerly known as the Seminary. It empowers students German Baptists, were spreading The campus in Sioux Falls acts as and creates new opportunities for the center from which the Kairos integrating competency-based westward through the prairies and to the west coast. In 1949, the Projects network grows and ex- theological education, experiential pands. In July 2009, Sioux Falls learning, and traditional learning seminary, having changed its name Seminary campus occupied a experiences. It also opens the door to North American Baptist Seminary, new, state-of-the-art campus. The to new ways of thinking about the relocated to Sioux Falls, SD, to be 45,000 square-foot facility was built developmental journey of students more centrally located to its constit-

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to help advance the use of educa- Canada. Through this partnership, Resources include a book collec- tional technology, to better steward students at Sioux Falls Seminary tion in excess of 200,000 volumes, the environment, and to nurture the may, if they choose, participate in 17,500 e-books, subscriptions to spirit of community. The building is courses off ered through Taylor or more than 300 print journals and LEED Certifi ed and equipped with off ered by Sioux Falls on the Taylor over 17,000 electronic journals, over technology that supports online Seminary campus. 120 electronic databases, many interactions with students and learn- with full-text content, and a selective ing in context. depository for U.S. government doc- Theological uments. Media Services off ers over Through the Kairos philosophy of Collection 7,800 media programs and a wide education, a student’s ministry con- Sioux Falls Seminary’s Theological range of audiovisual equipment and text also plays an important role in Collection is housed within Augus- services including specialized print- their journey of discipleship. Educa- tana University’s Mikkelsen Library, ing and multimedia production. tional opportunities off ered through which is located directly across the Sioux Falls Seminary’s sister semi- street from the Sioux Falls campus. The library’s program of informa- nary in Edmonton, AB, Canada, are As a result, Mikkelsen Library tion literacy features librarians also accessible to students. provides all library services and collaborating with faculty to ensure support to the seminary’s faculty that seminary students know how Students at Sioux Falls Seminary and students. to locate, evaluate, synthesize and are spread out across the United Mikkelsen Library was renovated utilize information, regardless of States and around the world, com- in 2009. The facility is a learning, format. In addition, librarians are ing from as close as Sioux Falls and research, and study destination, available to assist students as far as Australia and Dubai. This incorporating the latest technology individually in the use of all library is due, in large part, to the Kairos with enhanced library services and resources. Library staff also assist philosophy of education and the study areas. Wireless through- faculty in making assigned Kairos Project track. out, highlights include group study readings available outside of class, rooms, a multimedia lab and studio, using both traditional and electronic In nearly all cases, students are al- Ole’s Oasis—a browsing collection, reserves. E-reserves are provided ready serving in a ministry context. a fi replace, and plentiful comfortable via the seminary’s Moodle interface, Through the Kairos Project, they seating. The library is a member of which is particularly useful for walk alongside a mentor team and the South Dakota Library Network distance education. in community with fellow students. (SDLN), a statewide library The journey of theological education cooperative providing access to is integrated into the various as- books, government documents, Spiritual Growth pects of each student’s life (home, SFS is not only committed to the work, church, etc.), and learning is media, and journal articles. A variety academic success of students but facilitated through contextually-in- of electronic resources including also to their spiritual well being. tegrated educational moments and ATLA Religion with ATLAS Serials, On-campus intensive gatherings adaptable assignments—making ATLA Historical Monographs I & II, the ministry context an integral part PsycInfo, PsycArticles, New Tes- provide the opportunity to gather of the journey and the way learning tament Abstracts, Old Testament for learning, discipleship, and peer and development take place. Abstracts, Catholic Periodical and connections. Close student-faculty Literature Index, JSTOR, Logos and student-student relationships Seminary Collection, Project MUSE, that form through mentor teams and Taylor Seminary Oxford Reference, ebrary, Films on gatherings provide support in the Sioux Falls Seminary works in part- Demand, and CREDO Reference areas of personal, academic, and nership with its sister seminary, Tay- are made available electronically. spiritual matters. lor Seminary in Edmonton, Alberta,

4 Personal development is also program options nary. It off ers aff ordable, accessi- program options weaved throughout the mentoring ble, and relevant theological educa- process and the seminary’s curricu- tion to students by developing them lum. Personal, ministry, and faculty Customization in the places where God has placed mentors provide students with a them. As a result, the journey of Aff ordable, Accessible, holistic view of their journey of dis- Relevant, and Faithful theological education is integrated cipleship, allowing them to explore Theological Education into the various aspects of students’ and develop a deeper relationship lives (home, work, church, etc.) Developing people for their unique with God as they progress toward and learning is facilitated through callings is a process that blends program outcomes. contextually-integrated educational together life and ministry, character moments and adaptable assign- development, and acquisition of Peer connections that organically ments. knowledge and ability. We believe grow out of the on-campus inten- that knowledge and ability are only sive gatherings often help sustain It is designed specifi cally for indi- helpful if a student integrates them students and keep them connected viduals who are actively engaged in into his or her rhythm of life and as they work through life, ministry, ministry and/or desire to integrate ministry while walking through an and learning together. their faith and work. Students move intentional development process toward outcome-based Christian with multiple mentors as facilitators. maturity under the supervision of a mentor team, by the direction of Therefore, students at Sioux Falls faculty, and through participation in Seminary are encouraged to inte- a cohort-based community of learn- grate personal interests and past ing. experiences into their journey of theological education. As students With the exception of intensives preach, teach, counsel, lead, or on the main campus each October serve while earning their degrees, and April, coursework is typically classroom instruction is simultane- completed in context. As a result, ously enhanced. As a result, the success is heavily dependent upon student’s context is an integral a student’s ability to be an part of their journey and the way in intrinsically-motivated learner. which learning and development takes place. However, all of the seminary’s learning modules are available for Students at Sioux Falls Seminary students to supplement or enhance participate in the Kairos Project, giv- in-context work. Some commonly ing them the fl exibility to customize their educational path. Whether im- taken in a traditional format include mersed in their context near Sioux those in the areas of Old Testament, Falls or around the globe OR taking New Testament, church history, a more classic route through on christian heritage, ethics, and more. campus or online course modules, students at Sioux Falls Seminary Adapted Assignments defi ne the path through which they & Learning Opportunities pursue their program. Students can tailor course work to their individual needs. The Kairos The Kairos Project curriculum provides a set of sug- The Kairos Project is a journey of gested assignments for each pro- discipleship through which students gram outcome. These suggested walk alongside a mentor team and assignments provide prescribed in community with fellow students. opportunities for students to demon- This educational track is the primary strate Christian maturity in the areas track for all programs at the semi- of knowledge, character, and ability. 5 In harmony with ministry rhythms Contributing to this are: deep Canada for students and gradu- and under the instruction of mentor mentor relationships, opportunities ates who have completed at least teams, assignments can be adapted for worship and fellowship, and one unit of training. To learn more or tailored. informal, but meaningful about opportunities in your area, relationships that form over shared visit www.acpe.edu and click In addition, students can participate interests and contexts. Students “students.” in learning opportunities from a enter, and remain united, as co- number of diff erent partner orga- horts. program options nizations to augment their work as they progress toward program They attend the same intensives Global outcomes. when possible, sometimes meet in Experiences recurring student groups, and may Cross-Cultural Studies pursue assignments together. Hands-on cross-cultural studies enable students to experience Mentored fi rsthand what God is doing around Experiences In Context the globe. Students are required to have an Mentor Team Supervision articulated ministry context. This The seminary promotes a strong Students walk alongside a mentor could be in a church, parachurch, team that is comprised of a faculty emphasis on international missions nonprofi t, or business setting. In and North American cross-cultural mentor, a personal mentor, and a all cases, the student must be able ministry mentor. Mentors encour- ministries. All students are encour- to articulate how his or her ministry aged to include a cross-cultural age mentees and help them pro- context fi ts with his or her desired cess life. Their principal role, how- component in their seminary train- program work. Each student must ing. In today’s world, it is not only ever, is to evaluate progress toward have a ministry mentor who will program outcomes. In other words, future missionaries who need cross- be responsible for evaluating and cultural competencies. Pastors and mentors do things like help students assessing the student throughout order their lives to fi nd contextually- counselors who work in North Amer- the program. The ministry mentor ica increasingly fi nd themselves integrated educational moments, must be in a position to assess and design adapted assignments, and, ministering to people from a wide evaluate the student on a consis- diversity of ethnic backgrounds. most importantly, review completed tent basis. In many cases, this is assignments. Through the master a supervisor, but it is not required. SFS off ers a cross-cultural immer- assessment process, the mentor Key requirements are knowledge of ensures that each outcome has sion experience to the Rosebud the student’s context, the ability to Reservation in South Dakota. In been achieved. This all works evaluate and assess the competen- together to provide a well-rounded consultation with faculty, and the cy of the student, and a willingness offi ce of enrollment management view of students—instead of a one- to be in a mentoring relationship. dimensional faculty-to-student view. and their mentor teams, students may participate in the immersion as

Direction of Faculty a module experience or by integrat- Clinical Pastoral ing it into other assignments and Sioux Falls Seminary professors Education supervise and direct students in targets within the curriculum. The Association for Clinical Pastoral ways that diff er from traditional Education and the Canadian As- program tracks. The faculty guides sociation for Pastoral Practice and Kairos at a number of key places: Education accredit over 400 training Flexible designing the standard curricula, centers throughout North America. teaching at intensive gatherings, Opportunities Clinical Pastoral Education fosters orchestrating student group func- Blended Degree personal and professional develop- tions, and conducting institutional Programs ment under the supervision of a student learning and program In partnership with undergraduate nationally certifi ed clinical supervi- assessment. Furthermore, each institutions, Sioux Falls Seminary sor. One unit of CPE consists of faculty mentor coordinates mentor off ers blended degree programs 300 hours of clinical practice plus team meetings,submits master as- wherein students can complete a 100 hours of structured group and sessment results, and reports to the bachelor’s and a master’s degree in individual education. The training seminary. a shortened period of time. may be completed throughout the year as whole units, half units, or Participation in a Cohort-Based Ideal candidates for blended degree extended units. One unit equals six Community of Learning programs typically articulate a call semester hours of credit. Stipend Community develops quite naturally to ministry that has been confi rmed internships of one year are available as students and mentors experi- by others; have a desire to be or are throughout the United States and ence educational life together. already involved in a ministry con- 6 program options Three integrativeintensives • have thefollowingcomponents: of Ministrypartnershipprograms Unless otherwisenoted,all Doctor Doctoral Level Shift115 Worship Collective • CanadianBaptistSeminary • Emmanuel Academies • Ethos-North American Baptists • BrookhavenInstitute(BIPACT) • Kingswell • The Transforming Center • VantagePoint • Taylor Seminary • A fewofourpartnersinclude: doctoral levels. degree, certifi and cate, master’s, are availabletostudentsatthenon- A numberofdiff es fromkingdom-mindedpartners. learning andformationalexperienc- when itintegrateswithandutilizes theological educationworksbest Sioux FallsSeminarybelieves Partnerships Tabor College • DakotaWesleyan University • Current partnersandprograms: degree. master’s traction aspossibletowardthe engage inordertogainasmuch which coursesandexperiencesto help studentsbeintentionalabout Certifi cate program.Mentorteams through theKairosLeadership team fromSiouxFallsSeminary while workingalongsideamentor ing years)ofundergraduatework for thesophomoreyear(andfollow- After acceptance,studentsregister undergraduate work. the focusofremainingportion have theopportunitytospeakinto its attheundergraduateleveland have completedfewerthan90cred- ate andgraduatedegreeprograms; text; seektocompleteundergradu- and Theological Refl ection, and (Foundations Seminar, Biblical -BA/MACL in4years -BA/MDiv in5years -BA/MACL (4years) -BA/MDiv (5years) erent opportunities 3 from thechurch. outside oftheseminaryand fl ows theological educationhappens that goodnon-degreelevel These partnershipshelprecognize Seminary fullysupportstheirwork. organizations thatSiouxFalls certifi cate levelarecreated with Partnerships atthenon-degree Non-Degree Certifi directed learningexperiences. level, theoutcomesfunctionlike four programoutcomes. At this led mentorteam,studentscomplete direction ofaSiouxFallsSeminary partnership programandunderthe that isoutcome-based. Through a uate certifi cate partnershipmodel Sioux FallsSeminaryoff Graduate Certifi curriculum. to integratethepartner’s and mentorteamseasilyfi nd places nary’s curriculum,helpingstudents programtiesintothesemi- ner’s assignments orworkfromapart- document showsexactlywherethe An approvedadaptedassignment partner. cialized partnershiptrackforeach assignments documentoraspe- creates eitheranapprovedadapted develop, SiouxFallsSeminary program outcomes. As partnerships be integratedintovariousdegree become learningresourcesthatcan phy, programsoff Within theKairosProjectphiloso- Master’s Level A fi nal project/thesis. • Two DirectedLearningExperi- • and interactwith aSiouxFalls program participate in a partner’s completion. Inthismodel, students complete anon-degreecertifi cate of with theseminaryandapartner to doctoral project. al programandthestudent’s education- around thepartner’s supervisor. These arebuilt in conversationwiththeir ences, designedbythestudent Kairos Projectintensiveweeks. courses typicallyoccurduring Research Seminar). These

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admissions Admission graduate degree exemption. Standards • The Doctor of Ministry program Admission to any degree program has additional requirements in- General at Sioux Falls Seminary is based cluding: completion of a Master upon the following considerations: of Divinity degree (or its equiva- Information lent) with a B average or higher Sioux Falls Seminary seeks to enroll from a school accredited by • Completion of all application persons with spiritual maturity, emo- the Association of Theological materials. tional stability, intellectual strength, Schools (or an equivalent ac- and ethical integrity. The seminary crediting body outside of the US • An authentic faith in Jesus welcomes men and women of all or Canada) and active engage- Christ as the foundation for ment in a ministry setting. ages from all ethnic, cultural, and responsible life and service. denominational backgrounds. • Students approved for admis- • Christian character as evi- sion into Taylor Seminary in Ed- The seminary is in agreement with denced by a moral life, con- monton, AB, may be considered and follows closely the recommenda- fi rmed by the applicant’s church for automatic acceptance into and its pastoral leadership and tions of the Association of Theologi- Sioux Falls Seminary programs. refl ected in such characteristics cal Schools regarding its admissions Completed Taylor student fi les as honesty, respect for others, policies. will be reviewed by the Offi ce of obedience to the law, and com- Enrollment Management before mitment to a moral code which Any questions regarding admissions a decision on automatic accep- celebrates marriage between a policies and procedures may be tance is made. directed to the Offi ce of Enrollment woman and a man as the sole Management. context for sexual intimacy in keeping with God’s intentions. While desiring to maintain fl exibility Call: 1-800.440.6227 and refl ect good will to all persons • A call to Christian service and who apply for admission to its Write: Offi ce of Enrollment programs, Sioux Falls Seminary Management exercise of gifts for ministry as Sioux Falls Seminary explained in a statement from will exercise its right to expressive 2100 South Summit Avenue the applicant and confi rmed by association by admitting only indi- Sioux Falls, SD 57105 his/her church. viduals whose religious viewpoints Fax: 605.335.9090 and behavioral commitments are • A baccalaureate degree or its consistent with the values it seeks equivalent from an accredited E-mail: [email protected] to instill. Likewise, the seminary re- institution, with a grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 serves the right to draw conclusions scale (3.0 for M.A. in Counsel- regarding the evangelical Christian Campus Visits ing applicants). M.A. in Coun- profession of all applicants. The seling applicants who have seminary Admissions Committee and Inquiries not achieved a 3.0 grade point has no legal obligation to give spe- Prospective students are welcome to average may take the Gradu- cifi c reasons to an applicant denied visit or call to learn more about the ate Record Examination to be acceptance into any of its degree Kairos philosophy of education when considered for admission. An programs. they are in the process of discerning applicant possessing a bacca- seminary education. laureate degree from an institu- Applicants with defi ciencies in oral tion not holding accreditation or written expression, or in any from a recognized accrediting agency may be considered other area of pre-seminary stud- for admission under the under ies, may be required to complete supplementary studies. 8 an applicant may show evidence of ideal for those who do not meet the Student Non- equivalency by submitting at least requirements for equivalency but Discriminatory three of the following: still show the potential for ministry and aptitude for graduate level Policy • Offi cial results from the Gradu- work. A limited number of students It is the policy of Sioux Falls ate Record Examination (GRE) may be considered for certain pro- admissions Seminary, as required by law, not to with a score at the 50th grams. Applicants follow the same discriminate on the basis of gender, percentile or higher. application process as those apply- disability, race, color, or national ing for equivalency. and ethnic origin in its admissions • A transcript showing completion policies, educational programs, ac- of at least 60 semester hours tivities, administration of its educa- of undergraduate work from an tional policies, scholarship and loan accredited school with a GPA MDiv Equivalency programs, employment, recognition of 2.5 or higher or a transcript showing completion of at least for the Doctor of of rights, or granting of privileges 30 semester hours of under- generally accorded or made avail- graduate work from an accred- Ministry Program Students that are seeking Master of able to students at the seminary. ited school with a GPA of 3.75 or higher. Divinity equivalency for the Doctor The following person has been of Ministry program must have the designated to handle inquiries • Documentation of an interview equivalency of at least 72 semester regarding the non-discrimination with a faculty member with the hours and are evaluated for provi- policies: Brandi Pohlmeier, Kairos faculty member’s full approval. sional acceptance into the program Advisor and Registrar, 2100 S. in a combination of ways including: Summit Avenue or 605-336-6588 • Documentation showing • Prior coursework transcript or [email protected]. For completion of one or more 2- evaluation - student successful- or 3-hour Sioux Falls Seminary additional information, visit www. ly completes additional courses course with a grade of B or or target assignments in equiva- sfseminary.edu/section504. higher. lency areas; • A research paper of at least 20 pages, to be evaluated by • Prior coursework transcript Undergraduate faculty as acceptable for gradu- evaluation plus equivalency Equivalency and ate work or three short papers evaluation - student successful- (3 pages in length), exposi- ly completes additional courses Exemption tory, narrative, analytical, to be or target assignments in compe- Equivalency evaluated by faculty as accept- tency areas. Students who have not completed able for graduate work. baccalaureate degrees, but who are Equivalency evaluation is linked • A portfolio or resume which able to demonstrate through other directly to the Master of Divinity pro- means that they posses the quali- gives evidence of the per- gram outcomes and Master Assess- ties and skills necessary to complete son’s life experience, including work experience and training, ment process, as follows: graduate level work and a readiness involvement in the life of the for ministry, may be admitted to the church, and personal experi- seminary on the basis of equivalency. Outcome 1: Spiritual formation - ences and development. equivalency up to 3 units; Outcome 2: Bible knowledge and Equivalency does not grant a bach- Applicants are encouraged to Bible interpretation - equivalency up elor’s degree, but merely shows submit additional evidence if it can that the person possesses similar help demonstrate or support experi- to 12 units; understanding, skills, and knowledge ences which may be considered for Outcome 3: Culturally-appropriate as someone with a degree. Equiva- equivalency. communication of the gospel - lency allows the seminary to extend equivalency up to 12 units; the benefi ts of seminary education Students are not guaranteed admis- Outcome 4: Theology and worship - to those who can benefi t from it, but sion merely upon submission of equivalency up to 9 units; who have not had the opportunity materials but only after evaluation Outcome 5: Church history - and advantage of obtaining a formal and approval by the Offi ce of Enroll- baccalaureate degree. equivalency up to 9 units; ment Management. The seminary Outcome 6: Christian ethics - reserves the right to call for addi- equivalency up to 4 units; There is no set standard or pro- tional requirements before making a Outcome 7: Care and counseling fi le that exists for equivalency. All decision. submissions are examined on a and leadership - equivalency up to case-by-case basis. In addition to Exemption 5 units; the standard application materials, Undergraduate degree exemption is Outcome 8: Integration in ministry 9 context - equivalency up to 18 units; current transcript at the time • Applicants whose native Outcome 9: Vocation and steward- of application as well as a language is not English and ship - equivalency up to 3 units. fi nal transcript after who do not hold a degree from graduation. a U.S. college are required to submit their score for the Outcome equivalency is demon- • A nonrefundable application fee TOEFL exam. admissions strated by the student through payable in U.S. funds. extensive prior learning assessment • Signature page Applicants whose score is lower and documentation done during • ACH or payment plan form than 85 will be required to complete coursework in writing stan- Outcome Zero, and prior to the Because of the program require- dard English before entering initial Foundations Seminar. Once ments, interviews will be required Sioux Falls Seminary. Applica- the student successfully completes for the Master of Arts in Counseling tion forms for this examination are available from Educational the Foundations Seminar and is as- program. The Admissions Commit- signed a faculty mentor, the faculty Testing Service, Box 955, tee may also require interviews for Princeton, NJ 08541, USA. mentor then assesses prior tran- admission into other programs. scripts and/or prior learning assess- • Equivalency of degrees earned ments and may assign additional Complete applications should be at institutions outside the United coursework and/or target assign- submitted at least two weeks prior States. All coursework must be ments as needed for equivalency. to the beginning of the month or evaluated to show equivalency semester for which entry is sought. to United States educational standards. Students would be Students work on equivalencies In case of late application, students required to make arrangements during their studies as a provisional may be admitted conditionally. If admission to a degree program fol- for their previous course work to student. All equivalency require- be evaluated by the Internation- lows, full credit for work done during ments must be completed and as- al Education Research Foun- the period of conditional admission dation, Inc. (IERF), and have re- sessed through Master Assessment will be granted. Applications must before being fully accepted and sults forwarded to the seminary. be completed in full and acceptance IERF can be contacted at: before the student’s fi nal project is complete before registering for the ...... P.O. Box 3665 approved by their mentor team. next semester...... Culver City, CA 90231-3665 ...... www.ierf.org All correspondence concerning Application for admissions should be addressed to Exceptions may be given the Offi ce of Enrollment Manage- to students from Canada and Admission ment. Upon request, an admissions from schools for which the seminary has prior knowl- An application will be considered packet with an application form and edge of their educational complete when the following items recommendation forms will be sent. standards. have been received: • Satisfactory evidence that the • The completed application for necessary funds for travel, admission. International tuition, and living expenses are available. • The autobiographical statement. Students Sioux Falls Seminary encourages • Two completed reference forms. qualifi ed international students to One from a pastor and one apply for admission. The school Canadian college instructor, employer, or is authorized under federal law to personal reference. enroll non-immigrant alien students. Students References from immediate Because of the frequency with family members are not Students may enter the United which non-immigrants who are accepted. Applicants States under “F” visa status. The Canadian nationals enter and re- having diffi culty identifying student should give careful con- enter the U.S., requirements for or locating one of these sideration to the obligations and Canadian students wishing to enter individuals may contact the privileges of the “F” visa. Accompa- may be diff erent from those of other Admissions Offi ce for international students. Contact the alternative suggestions. nying spouses of “F” status holders (in “F-2” status) may not engage in enrollment offi ce for more specifi c • An offi cial transcript from each employment. information. college and graduate school attended. In addition to the application process, students must give evidence Applicants who have not yet of the following: graduated should request a 10 admissions Students must stilldemonstrate do theycount forprogramcredits. competency intheoutcomes nor They donot,however, guarantee progress towardprogramoutcomes. signments andmayhelpstudents schools aretreatedasadapted as- consideration. Creditsfromother an offi C oraboveanddocumentedwith Only creditsearnedwithagradeof equivalent, atSiouxFallsSeminary. completion ofonesemester, orits be appliedonlyaftersuccessful Seminary catalog.Suchcreditscan courses listedintheSiouxFalls lar outcomeswhenworkparallels demonstrate competencyinparticu- ate levelinstitutionsmaybeusedto credited seminariesorothergradu- Credit forstudiestakenatfullyac- Transfer ofCredit removed. which theprovisionalstatuswillbe a designatedperiodoftime,after at theappropriategraduatelevelfor demonstrate theirabilitytofunction ally willbegiventheopportunityto Other studentsadmittedprovision- classroom settings. graduate workinindividualand/or onstrated abilitytodoacceptable any timeafterthestudenthasdem- pleted andthenmayberemovedat least twooutcomeshavebeencom- may extenduptoayearoruntilat ence. The provisionaladmission dence oftheapplicant’s life experi- research paper, oraportfolioofevi- Falls Seminarycourse,a20-page completed two-orthree-hourSioux interview withafacultymember, a transcript withworkcompleted,an ate RecordExaminationresults,a three ofthefollowingitems:Gradu- sional admissionaftersubmitting tion, maybeconsideredforprovi- degree fromanunaccreditedinstitu- plicant possessingabaccalaureate admissions requirements,oranap- degree, butwhomeetsallother does nothaveabaccalaureate An applicantforadmissionwho Admission Provisional cial transcriptareeligiblefor

on thestudent’s progress map. conversations andoffi be workedoutthroughmentorteam target level.Bothofwhichareto signments and/ortransferatthe profi ciency throughadaptiveas- are encouragedtodemonstrate Kairos Project.Instead,students credit arenotoff Advanced standingandtransfer Demonstrated Profi Handbook sessment process.Seethe competency throughthemasteras- humanities, andsocialscience. in theareasofpsychology, program maywanttoconcentrate Master of Arts inCounseling Students preparingtoenterthe training. or Hebrewintheirundergraduate aged toincludeintroductoryGreek Master of Arts programare encour- Master ofDivinityprogramorthe Students preparingtoenterthe modern languages,andreligion. pology, thefi ne arts,biblicaland phy, psychology, sociology, anthro- European and American), philoso- Western culturesaswell and composition,history(non- recommended: Englishliterature in manyofthefollowingsubjectsis seminary andtheministry. Study ground conducivetosuccessin study wouldprovideabroadback- social sciences. This courseof particularly inthehumanitiesand traditional liberalartscourses, to takeadvantageofaprogram preparing fortheministrymaywant pleted undergraduatestudyandis A studentwhohasnotyetcom- diff that Godusespeoplewithmany Sioux FallsSeminaryrecognizes ate degreerequiredforadmission. There isnospecifi c undergradu- Education Pre-Seminary erent interestsandbackgrounds.

for details. ered throughthe 11 ciency cially noted Student Readmission Application for eff governed bythecatalogwhichisin A student’s program ofstudywillbe teed. enrollment datewillnotbeguaran- graduate degreemaydefer, butthe student acceptedwithoutanunder- submit newapplicationmaterials. A sary, thestudentwillberequiredto of morethantwoyearsisneces- ted. Ifanenrollmentdeferment for whichthestudentwasadmit- the fi rst dayofclassestheterm enrollment foruptotwoyearsfrom An acceptedstudentmaydefer Enrollment Date Change of aff making theologicaleducation truly effi educational modelsandoperational cal education. Through innovative opportunity toengageintheologi- sion toadegreeprogramhavethe students whoqualifyforadmis- a determinedeff is thatoffi nances. SFS makes concerns inattendingseminary For moststudents,oneofthemajor Education Funding your documents. right torequireadditional Admissions Committeereservesthe to the Admissions Offi send aletterstatinghis/herdesire to thelapseoftwoyearsshould A studentdesiringreadmissionprior they re-enroll. catalog whichiscurrentatthetime subject totherequirementsof Students whoarereadmitted submit newapplicationmaterials. the applicantwillberequiredto or completionofthefi rst program, the originalacceptance,withdrawal, If morethantwoyearslapseafter ciency, SiouxFallsSeminary is ect atthetimeofenrollment. ordable. ort toseethatall ce. The admissions reasonable accommodations for ted toproviding equalaccessand Sioux FallsSeminary iscommit- Disabilities Accommodations for Accommodations calling 800-440-6227. [email protected] or the fi nancial aidoffi tional andFederalloans,contact For moreinformationoninstitu- other organizations. congregations, denominations,or acquired throughstudents’ church Additional fi nancial aid maybe Other Management. through theOffi Information forveteransisavailable proved forthetrainingofveterans. Sioux FallsSeminaryisfullyap- Veterans Benefi SFS campuseachyear. study positionsavailableonthe There arealimitednumberofwork College Work-Study site formoreinformation. Please refertotheseminaryweb- Federal Staff The seminaryparticipatesinthe Loans Federal Financial Aid certifi cates. time whilepursuingtheirdegreesor at theseminaryworkparttofull and work.Moststudentsenrolled are designedtointegrateintolife All SiouxFallsSeminaryprograms Employment through savingsandemployment. a majorshareoftheirexpenses Students areexpectedtoprovide Self-Support resources atnoadditionalcost. access tomanyoftheseminary’s and mostfeesaswellprovides monthly paymentcoverstuition or savingsaccount. This automatic matic ACH transferfromachecking payment, mostoftenthroughauto- Students makeamonthlytuition Monthly Tuition Plan ord LoanProgram. ce ofEnrollment ts ce bye-mailing

Currentfunctional impactofthe • A diagnosticstatementidentif- • include thefollowing: Submitted documentationshould information toevaluaterequests. nosing professionaltopreparethe in workingwiththeirtreating/diag- low aredevelopedtoassiststudents The minimumguidelineslistedbe- student’s disability. a verify to documentation requests Management Enrollment of Office ate request for accommodations, the rollment Management. To fully evalu- identify their needs to the Offi must accommodations reasonable seeking disabilities with Students Required Documentation law. any changesthatmayoccurinthe keep policiesformulatedtoinclude fore everyattemptwillbemadeto abilities Amendments Act. There- 1990 andthe Americans withDis- the American withDisabilities Act of rent withanyofthelawsregarding the importanceofremainingcur- Sioux FallsSeminaryisawareof programs andactivities. ability, fromparticipatinginseminary abilities, solelybyreasonofthedis- otherwise qualifi ed personswithdis- 1990 (ADA),SFSdoesnotexclude Americans withDisabilities Act of Rehabilitation Act of1973andthe compliance withSection504ofthe logical, andlearningdisabilities.In students withphysical,psycho- tention, distractibility, commu- etc.), perceptual, cognitive(at- (mobility, dexterity, endurance, functional limitationsonphysical condition. The currentrelevant ducted. last fullevaluationwascon- evaluation, indicatewhenthe recent evaluationwasnotafull method utilized.Ifthemost of thediagnosticassessment a comprehensivedescription most recentevaluationand (DSM) codes,thedateof of DiagnosticStatisticalManual Classifi cation ofDiseases (ICD) propriate, includeInternational ying thedisability. Whenap- 12 ce of En- Students are always encouraged a disability. service hasbeendeniedbecause of program, activity, resourceorother lieves equalaccesstoanacademic or aformalgrievanceifhe/she be- the righttofi le aninformalcomplaint qualifi ed disabilities. A studenthas accommodations tostudentswith nary aimstoprovidereasonable vice oractivity. Sioux FallsSemi- tion inanyseminaryprogram,ser- otherwise subjectedtodiscrimina- excluded fromparticipationin,or a disabilityisdeniedthebenefi ts of, ensure thatnoqualifi ed studentwith It isSiouxFallsSeminary’s policyto Procedures Disability GrievancePolicyand [email protected] Fax 605-335-9090 Phone 605-336-6588 Sioux Falls,SD57105 2100 S.Summit Ave. Kairos Advisor andRegistrar Brandi Pohlmeier tion shouldcontact: a disabilityrequiringaccommoda- A studentwhobelieveshe/shehas student’s academicrecord. confi dential andseparatefroma of EnrollmentManagementiskept tion thatissharedwiththeOffi tion andassistance.Documenta- Management foradditionalinforma- sult withtheOffi Students areencouragedtocon- tials. signature andlisthisorhercreden- should containtheprofessional’s interact. Finally, documentation regarding howtheconditionsmay is needed,aswellinformation ing thepresenceofeachdisability tions, suffi ties. Ifastudenthasmultiplecondi- learning andpsychologicaldisabili- Additional guidelinesmayexistfor Specifi c recommendedaccom- • ability. functional limitationsofthedis- accommodations addressthe modations. Explainhowthese abilities shouldbedescribed. nication, etc.),andbehavioral cient informationconfi rm- ce ofEnrollment ce to seek the assistance of the Of- Dean or designee shall issue a fi ce of Enrollment Management written response to the student/ Placement of in order to resolve any complaint complainant within 15 working days Graduates informally. The Offi ce of Enroll- from completion of the meeting(s) Although many students are already ment Management will make every with the student and other persons actively serving in ministry during eff ort to resolve the disagreement involved in the grievance. This is their studies at Sioux Falls Semi- informally between the student and the fi rst institutional level of appeal. nary, the seminary does work to whomever (faculty member, depart- connect students and ministries by ment, service) the dispute involves The student then has the right to sharing open and available minis- and will do so in a timely manner. It appeal the investigation to Greg try opportunities. These ministry is our hope to resolve concerns and Henson, President of Sioux Falls opportunities are made available fi nd an acceptable solution before Seminary (ghenson@sfseminary. on campus and on the seminary’s the situation intensifi es. Should the edu). The same guidelines re- website. informal process not satisfactorily garding submission of information address the student’s concerns or applicable to the incident apply. SFS makes every eff ort to serve the grievance arises out of a deci- The President shall then review all denominations as eff ectively as sion made by the Offi ce of Enroll- the student’s complaint as well as possible. Denominational represen- ment Management regarding a the fi ndings of the Disability Griev- tatives make on-campus visits, and student’s eligibility for academic or ance Committee and respond to the the seminary is able to put students other accommodations, the student student in writing within 15 working in touch with the placement per- may choose to proceed with the days. This is the fi nal institutional sonnel of many denominations. In formal grievance process. A formal level of appeal. addition, the Placement Committee grievance must include the follow- of the North American Baptist Con- ing information in writing: student’s While it is hoped the complainant ference makes recommendations to name, address, home/cell number, can resolve a grievance within the churches that have openings. e-mail address, and student’s identi- campus process, he/she has the fi cation number. right to fi le any grievance directly Graduates of the counseling pro- to the U.S. Offi ce of Civil Rights at gram may secure counsel on Please provide a detailed response any time. The Statute of Limitations placement from the counseling to the following: for fi ling a complaint with OCR is faculty and personnel at Sioux Falls • Information about the alleged 180 day from the time the incident Psychological Services. discrimination including a spe- occurred. cifi c description regarding the action(s) or inaction(s) that pre- OCR’s contact information is found cipitated the grievance as well below: as the date, place, and names Offi ce for Civil Rights – Region VII of the persons involved; One Petticoat Lane 1010 Walnut St, Ste 320 • Eff orts made to settle the com- Kansas City, MO 64106 plaint informally; Phone: (816) 268-0550 Email: [email protected] • Any documentation that supports the grievance; Further information regarding disability and the law is available online • Remedy sought. at www.sfseminary.edu/section504.

The Chief Academic Oﬃ cer and Dean or designee will convene a Disability Grievance Committee for Health Insurance the purpose of completing a thor- All students are encouraged to ough investigation of the complaint carry health insurance. All interna- of discrimination based on a quali- tional students and their families are ﬁ ed disability. All relevant indi- required to have U.S. health insur- viduals including the complainant ance that meets standards set by and other persons involved in the U.S. immigration services. grievance may be in attendance to provide information.

After the investigation is complete, the Chief Academic Oﬃ cer and 13 doctor doctor of ministry of ministry Sioux Falls Seminary . 2100 S. Summit Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57105 5.1 www.sfseminary.edu

doctor of ministry about the program The Doctor of Ministry is a practical, professional degree The Doctor of Ministry is designed for students seeking program that enables individuals to refl ect critically upon to engage in a program that is based primarily in con- their vocations, engage in rigorous theological refl ec- text. Students progress toward outcome based maturity tion and advanced learning experiences, and grow in under the supervision of a mentor team, by the direction ministry competence. The program is centered around of faculty, and through participation in a cohort-based a praxis model of theological refl ection that stresses the community of learning. The program is comprised of an continual interaction and interpretation of the biblical, entry course, three integration intensives on campus in theological, and cultural disciplines of inquiry along with Sioux Falls, two directed learning experiences, a fi nal the practical application of those disciplines in ministry. project, and a completion course.

Partnership Option: Students with a very speciﬁ c focus outcomes for their degree in mind (like spiritual transformation; The Doctor of Ministry program is designed for the pastoral psychoanalysis; missional theology; missional continuing development of persons who have exhibited leadership, etc.) may develop hyper-focused directed exceptional leadership and academic ability. It is learning experiences by working with a ministry partner. designed to help students:

.Demonstrate the ability to develop a project proposal admissions requirements that will present new knowledge about the practice of .Completion of a Master of Divinity (or its equivalent) ministry in their particular context; with a B average or higher from a school accredited by the Association of Theological Schools .Demonstrate a high-level of competence in the inte- (or an equivalent accrediting body outside of the United gration of knowledge, character, and ability speciﬁ c to States or Canada) their ministry context; .Three years of ministry experience after completion of .Articulate a biblical/theological analysis and under- the master’s degree program standing of their particular ministry context and prac- .Active engagement in a ministry setting tice; .Completion of all application materials .Articulate a sociological/cultural analysis and under- . Approval of the Doctor of Ministry Committee standing of their particular ministry context and practice; Students not meeting all requirements may be eligible for a provisional acceptance if additional criteria are met. .Present new knowledge about the practice of ministry Contact Enrollment Management for more details. in their particular context through completion of doctoral-level research and a project;

14 outcome-based christian maturity credit hours by outcome The Kairos Project philosophy of education is thoroughly oriented toward outcomes, which are integrated learning goals representing critical features of Christian fullness. Outcome Zero 3 Each degree program has prescribed learning outcomes. Readiness for Seminary 3 Everything within a program moves toward achieving the major markers of maturity. Assignments do not exist Outcome 1 3 for their own sake but as ways to quantify demonstrable Understanding of Self movement toward the outcomes. Foundations Seminar 3 participation in a cohort-based Outcome 2 12 community of learning Integration in Ministry Context Community develops quite naturally as students and Directed Learning Experience I 6 mentors experience educational life together. Students, Directed Learning Experience II 6 regardless of program, attend the same intensive gatherings and experience educational life together. Some- Outcome 3 3 times, students also meet in recurring groups. Biblical and Theological Understanding Bible and Theology Seminar 3 mentor team Outcome 4 3 Students are under the supervision of a mentor team Sociological and Cultural Understanding that journeys with them throughout their studies. For Sociological and Cultural Seminar 3 D.Min. students, the team is comprised of a faculty mentor and a ministry mentor. Mentors should encourage mentees and help them process life. However, their Outcome 5 6 principal role is to evaluate progress toward the program Final Project outcomes as well as approving the fi nal project. Final Project 6 integration intensives Outcome Next 1 Readiness for Ministry 1 Students are required to attend three Doctor of Ministry intensive gatherings. As needed, the foundations and research seminars and biblical and theological foundations for ministry will be off ered during each on-campus Total Credit Hours 31 Kairos Project gathering (October and April). Each of these courses will cover core elements throughout the week, in addition to pre-intensive and post-intensive assignments. program completion Students are admitted to candidacy upon approval of their fi nal project prospectus, following the Foundations Seminar. During the candidacy phase, students work with their mentor team to complete the Directed Learn- ing Experiences, two additional seminars, and the fi nal project. Upon completion, candidates have a fi nal competency evaluation before receiving approval for graduation. Students are expected to complete all program requirements within six years of initial enrollment into the program. getting started Upon acceptance, students will work with the Offi ce of Enrollment Management to begin the orientation process through the self-paced Outcome Zero course. Students can begin at any time. The course covers the essentials, providing an orientation to the seminary and the Doctor of Ministry program. Once students successfully complete Outcome Zero, they are ready to participate in the Foundations Seminar, their fi rst integration intensive. 15 demonstrate how itinformsdailylivingand theirphilosophy gies forministry; own andotherChristiantraditions asimplementedinstrate- Triune God; their lifeandministry, includingcorporateworshipofthe ing andawarenessoftheologicalframeworks,informing study andawarenessofmethodologicalframeworks; devoted tothegloryofGodFather; gifts HolySpiritasformedintheirChristiancommunityand ...... program outcomes doctoral studies. sion. The programalsopreparescapablepersons for ministries aswellforparticipationinthekingdommis- planting, missions,youthministry, andotherchurchstaff toral ministries:chaplaincy, militarychaplaincy, church leaders. Graduatesareequippedforavarietyofpas- knowledge andskillsnecessarytobecomespiritual Students developpersonalresourcesaswellthe theology, andministryareatthecoreofprogram. leadership andordinationinmostdenominations.Bible, four-year courseofstudypreparespersonsforpastoral primary functionoftheMasterDivinityprogram. The kingdom missionandinvariousformsofministryisthe Developing Christianleadersforparticipationinthe master ofdivinity gospel; dynamic, andculturallyappropriatecommunicationofthe cultural frameworks,empoweringthemforeff master’s programs Articulate their understandingofChristian ethicsand Demonstrate appreciativeand criticalawarenessoftheir Demonstrate acoherentChristiantheologicalunderstand- Demonstrate eff Demonstrate skillfulexegesisthroughin-depthbiblical Articulate howtheirlifeinChristexhibitsthefruitsand 5.1 divinity of master ective culturalexegesisandawarenessof

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57105 The fl at monthly tuition fee gives students access to credit hours by outcome nearly every learning module, event, and resource provided by Sioux Falls Seminary. Outcome Zero 3 Readiness for Seminary 3 program options Students who wish to focus on a specifi c type of minis- Outcome 1 3 try or area of study may work with their mentor team to Identity and the Triune God adapt assignments and/or concentrate studies in a par- Spiritual Formation 3 ticular area of emphasis through partnerships or specialized work. By doing so, students are able to customize Outcome 2 12 their program to meet their specifi c ministry development Skillful Biblical Exegesis needs. Specialized work and study through partnership Old Testament Literature 3 are often completed in addition to program requirements. New Testament Literature 3 Intro to Bible Interpretation 3 Partnerships - The seminary partners with a number of BI____ Bible Exegesis Course 3 diff erent ministry organizations, providing the opportunity to enhance and customize learning while progressing Outcome 3 12 toward achievement of program outcomes. Ministry Eff ective Cultural Exegesis partners off er concentration in areas such as spiritual di- Mission of the Church 3 rection or transformation, discipleship, missional church Ethnohermeneutics 3 leadership, worship leadership, and more. Preparing to Communicate in Context 3 Communicating in Context 3 Pastoral Care and Counseling - Individuals whose ulti- mate career goal is chaplaincy or ministering in pastoral Outcome 4 9 care have the opportunity for enough Clinical Pastoral Coherent Theology Education to be eligible for membership in the Associa- God, Christ, and Humanity 3 tion of Professional Chaplains. Students working toward Creation, Spirit, and Church 3 this goal will need to take more than the program’s Christian Worship 3 required hours. Some of those additional hours will be taken as part of Clinical Pastoral Education. Outcome 5 9 Streams of Tradition Clinical Pastoral Education - Clinical Pastoral Education Christian Heritage I 3 (CPE) is available at Sioux Falls Seminary. CPE fos- Christian Heritage II 3 ters personal and professional development under the CH____ Denominational Heritage 3 supervision of a nationally-certifi ed clinical supervisor. One unit of CPE consists of 300 hours of clinical practice Outcome 6 4 plus 100 hours of structured group and individual educa- Standards and Service tion. The training may be completed throughout the year Christian Ethics 3 as whole units, half units, or extended units. One unit Christian Leadership (1 of 3) 1 equals six semester hours of credit. Stipend internships of one year are available throughout the United States Outcome 7 5 and Canada for students and graduates who have Caring Leadership completed at least one unit of training. Credits earned Care and Counseling 3 through Clinical Pastoral Education do not count toward Christian Leadership (2 of 3) 2 the program’s required credit hours. Outcome 8 18 Biblical Languages - Students desiring or required to Gatherings: High-Level Integration take Greek and/or Hebrew should work with their mentor Supervised/Integrated Studies I-VI (3) 18 team to determine the best options best suited for their context and call. Outcome 9 3 The Mentored Life Christian Discipleship 3

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17 . program outcomes developmental needsofavarietyobjectives. their ministryandisfl exible enoughtomeetthe practical foundationsforindividualsdesiringtoenhance ministry callings.Itprovidesbiblical,theological,and study isdesignedtodevelopindividualsfortheirunique nonprofi t, orworkplaceministry. The two-yearcourseof through activeinvolvementinlocalchurch,parachurch, designed forthoseseekingtoservetheMissionofGod The Masterof Arts inChristianLeadershipprogramis master ofartsinchristianleadership . . . intelligence; organizational systems,andemotional-relational integrative refl ection, anunderstandingofhuman and them forcompetentministry; cultural worldviewsandChristian heritage,empowering theological understandingthatinformstheirministry; munity anddevotedtothegloryofGodFather; fruits oftheHolySpiritasformedintheirChristiancom- master’s programs Demonstrate collaborative leadershipinformedby Demonstrate appreciative and criticalawarenessof Demonstrate biblicalliteracyandacoherentChristian Articulate howtheirlifeinChristexhibitsthegiftsand 5.1 leadership christian Sioux FallsSeminary www.sfseminary.edu

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19 ...... students inthefollowingcoreareas: meet SiouxFallsSeminarystandardstodevelopMACO and counselingstandards,alltargetscoursework the CouncilforHigherEducation Accreditation andMFT In additiontomeetingoutcomestandardssetforthby agencies, andministrysettings. practitioners, aswellschools,chemicaldependency mental healthagencies,andhospitalsas variety ofsettings,includingprivatepractice,community sure toworkasqualiﬁ ed therapistsandcounselorsina Upon graduation,studentsarepreparedtopursuelicen- clinical workwithsupervisionandmentorship. concepts andpracticallyapplytheorytechniquesin and spiritualdirection.Studentswillgainknowledgeof mentorship offacultyandenhancedbypersonaltherapy mental healthcounseling.Studentlearningisguidedby to workintheﬁ elds ofmarriage&familytherapyand ically-informed psychologicaltrainingtopreparestudents tive academic and clinical program that provides theolog- The two-yearMasterof Arts inCounselingisanintegra- master ofartsincounseling personal, self-care tobestcareforevery onetheytreat. tual development; caringprofessionalsmust develop coping isessentialtohealthy living; and inrelationshipwithone another; uniquely andareworthyofregard; truth isGod’s truth; master’s programs Spiritual formation forpersonalandprofessional spiri- Substance abuseandchemical dependency;healthy Systemic issuesandperspectives; allarecreatedfor Multicultural andsocialjusticeissues;allarecreated Ethical and legal issues; ethical codes and laws protect all; Integration ofpsychologyandChristiantheology;all 5.1 counseling Sioux FallsSeminary www.sfseminary.edu

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. requirements forgraduation ate licensure with theguidanceoffaculty. will createaplanforacademic, clinical,andpost-gradu- passage ofanationallicensure examination.Students hours, planandapprovalof asupervisor, andsuccessful licensing regulatoryboard, post-graduatedirectclinical include, butarenotlimited to,applicationtoastate and varyfromstatetostate. Subsequentrequirements licensure aresetforthbystatutorylawsandregulations complete additionalrequirements.Requirementsfor students pursuingclinicalworkaftergraduationmust standards ofcareandprofessionalism. As such,MACO Professional mentalhealthpractitionersareheldtohigh licensure andcredentialing couples, andfamilies. therapy touninsuredorunder-insuredindividuals, Clinic (CCC). The clinicprovidessupervised,student- by theseminaryandhousesCommunityCounseling Psychological Services,whichisownedandoperated processionals withfull-timepracticesatSiouxFalls provided byfacultywhoarelicensed,mentalhealth development. On-siteclinicaltrainingandsupervisionis Sioux FallsSeminaryoﬀ supervised clinicalexperience . . . credit hours of 1inanycategory, resultingincompletionofatleast62 master assessmentscoresof8orhigherwithnoscore accreditation andstatestandards . Recommendation ofmentorteam;counselingfaculty Maintenance ofa3.0gradepointaverage 2100S.Summit Avenue, SiouxFalls,SD57105 2100S.Summit Avenue, SiouxFalls,SD57 Demonstrated competencyinprogramoutcomeswith Completion ofpracticumandinternshiphourstomeet 2100

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57105 the kairos philosophy credit hour by outcome Through the Kairos philosophy of education and the Kai- ros Project track, counseling students proceed through Outcome Zero 3 the course of study at a self-directed pace. Develop- Readiness for Seminary 3 ment in academic competency in marriage & family Outcome 1 1 therapy and counseling occurs through online learning Orientation to the Profession modules, discussion groups, and workshops. Orientation to the Profession 1

The ﬂ at monthly tuition fee gives students access to Outcome 2 18/19 nearly every learning module, event, and resource pro- Foundations of MFT & Counseling vided by Sioux Falls Seminary. Introduction to Family Systems 3 Research and Professional Writing 3 Theories of MFT & Counseling 3 program commitment breakdown Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues 3 The Master of Arts in Counseling program encompasses aca- Introduction to Integration 1 demic, clinical, and personal achievement and development. Crisis & Trauma 2/3 Full-time commitment entails approximately 2 years for comple- Assessment & Diagnosis I 3 tion of approximately 3,000 hours of academic and clinical work. Outcome 3 11/12 Contextualization of MFT & Counseling Cultural Foundations I & II 3 Creating a Theology of Psychotherapy 2 Readings in Integration 1 Human Sexuality 2/3 Human Development 3

Outcome 4 4/5 Biopsychosocial Models in MFT & Counseling Psychopharmacology 3 clinical Substance Abuse & Addictions 2/3

academic & Outcome 5 13/14 personal growth Advanced Therapy in MFT & Counseling Group Counseling 2 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 2 Couples Counseling 2 Psychoanalytic Foundations 2 Assessment & Diagnosis II 2 Child & Adolescent Therapy 1/2 Career Counseling 2

Outcome 6 Clinical 900 hrs. Self-Care for the Professional Personal Therapy (25 hours/COREQ) Prepracticum Practicum I Spiritual Direction (12 hours/COREQ) Practicum II Internship Outcome 7 7 Academic 2100 hrs. Clinical Practice in MFT & Counseling Pre-Practicum 3 Target Study Practicum I 2 Practicum II 2 Discussion Groups & Workshops Outcome 8 3 Personal Growth 40 hrs. Internship for MFT & Counseling Internship 3 Individual Therapy & Spiritual Direction Outcome Next 1 Readiness for Ministry 1

Total Required 62/66

21 master master’s programs of arts Sioux Falls Seminary . 2100 S.S. Summit AvenueAvenue,, Sioux Falls,Falls, SD 5757105 5.1 www.sfseminary.edu

master of arts requirements for graduation By focusing on the classic theological disciplines, the Demonstrated competency in all program outcomes Master of Arts provides the opportunity for students to . gain the knowledge and understanding necessary for with master assessment scores of 8 or higher with no faithful participation in God’s mission. In addition, it score of 1 in any category provides an expanded track for individuals who seek to teach or pursue advanced graduate study. .Recommendation of mentor team

This two-year course of study, which has no residency requirement, focuses on Bible, theology, and church the kairos philosophy history and provides students with fl exibility to special- Through the Kairos philosophy of education and the ize in an area of interest. In addition to the expanded Kairos Project track, students at Sioux Falls Seminary PhD preparation track, which consists of additional credit defi ne the path through which they pursue their pro- hours, students can specialize in intercultural studies gram—whether immersed in context near Sioux Falls or if they are interested in serving as missionaries or are around the globe or taking a more classic route through starting the process of becoming missionaries. on campus and online course modules. program outcomes Flexible learning is facilitated through contextually integrated educational moments and adaptable assign- .Articulate how their life in Christ exhibits the gifts and ments. Students move toward outcome based Christian fruits of the Holy Spirit as formed in their Christian com- maturity under the supervision of a mentor team, by the munity and devoted to the glory of God the Father; direction of faculty, and through participation in a cohort- based community of learning. .Demonstrate skillful, in-depth biblical study and awareness of interpretive frameworks; Students and mentor teams to customize course work in light of needs, ministry context, and prior learning or ex- .Demonstrate eff ective cultural exegesis through empathetic refl ection on worldviews in a particular aca- periences. With the exception of intensive gatherings on demic area of biblical, theological, and/or anthropological the main campus each October and April, course work is study; typically completed in context. .Articulate a coherent theological understanding that The fl at monthly tuition fee gives students access to informs their ministry; nearly every learning module, event, and resource provided by Sioux Falls Seminary. .Demonstrate appreciative and critical awareness of their own and other Christian traditions; program options .Articulate and engage their vocation in a mentored Students who wish to focus on a specifi c type of minis- life, intentional Christian community, and whole-life try or area of study may work with their mentor team to stewardship. adapt assignments and/or concentrate studies in a 22 particular area of emphasis through partnerships. By credit hour by outcome doing so, students are able to customize their program to meet their specifi c ministry development needs. Outcome Zero 3 Readiness for Seminary 3 Partnerships - Sioux Falls Seminary partners with a number of diff erent ministry organizations, providing the Outcome 1 3 opportunity to enhance and customize learning while Identity and the Triune God progressing toward achievement of program outcomes. Spiritual Formation 3 Ministry partners off er concentration in areas such as spiritual direction or transformation, discipleship, missional church leadership, worship leadership, and Outcome 2 9 more. Biblical Literacy and Coherent Theology Old Testament Literature 3 Pre-PhD Preparation - Students interested in seeking New Testament Literature 3 an advanced degree after earning their Master of Arts Introduction to Bible Interpretation 3 should consult with their mentor team about opportunities for additional, deeper work in languages and/or Outcome 3 9 other elective subjects. This preparation work is above Academic Cultural Exegesis and beyond program requirements and is directed by the Ethnohermeneutics 3 mentor team. Research for Project/Thesis 3 Project/Thesis 3 Specializing in Intercultural Studies - This special track in intercultural studies prepares students for success- Outcome 4 6 ful ministry in specifi c multi-cultural, multi-generational, Coherent Theology and cross-cultural contexts. It has been developed for God, Christ, and Humanity 3 both pre- and on-fi eld missionaries as well as for pastors Creation, Spirit, and Church 3 working in urban and/or multi-cultural situations. Outcome 5 6 Streams of Tradition project and thesis Christian Heritage I 3 research and summative project Christian Heritage II 3 Students not pursuing an advanced degree: Shaped to meet individual learning goals. Requires: research on a Outcome 6 3 specifi c topic, a project related to that research, and an The Mentored Life artifact that explains the research, the project, and the Christian Discipleship 3 results. Outcome Next 1 Students specializing in intercultural studies: Focused Readiness for Ministry 1 on cross-cultural research. Requires: hands-on project which results in an artifact that explains the research, the project, and the results. Total Credit Hours 40 Students seeking an advanced degree: Thesis, typically 50-75 pages, on topic of choice (under the guidance of the faculty mentor). Note: Students should show an informed familiarity with the major issues, as well as the relevant scholars and literature involved. Research levels are not as specializing in intercultural studies extensive as a doctoral dissertation. Diff erences are in the credit hour by outcome breakdown are:

Outcome 3 12 Academic Cultural Exegesis Doing Theology in Context 3 Cross-Cultural Immersion 3 Research for Project/Thesis 3 Project/Thesis 3

Outcome 4 3 Coherent Theology Global Theology 3

23 graduate master’s programs certiﬁ cate theological Sioux Falls Seminary . 2100 S.S. Summit AvenueAvenue,, Sioux Falls,Falls, SD 5757105 studies www.sfseminary.edu

overview or any of the Master of Arts programs at Sioux Falls Seminary. Students can complete this certifi cate with a The Graduate Certifi cate in Theological Studies is a 20 minimum of 20 credit hours. credit hour program. It off ers opportunities for both personal and professional growth. With no specifi c course requirements, the program allows for maximum partnership option fl exibility. Partnerships - Sioux Falls Seminary partners with a number of diff erent ministry organizations, providing the Students can structure the Graduate Certifi cate in opportunity to enhance and customize learning while Theological Studies in a number of ways, including an progressing toward achievement of program outcomes. intense year of theological study; continuing education in Ministry partners off er concentration in areas such as an area(s) of choice; or training for lay leaders, pastors, spiritual direction or transformation, discipleship, counselors, parish nurses, and others. missional church leadership, worship leadership, and more. The program can be taken in Sioux Falls or from a distance. By building the program through courses of Inquire with the Offi ce of Enrollment Management to their choice, students determine how and where they learn more about partnership options at the graduate complete the program requirements. All or part of the certifi cate level. Graduate Certifi cate in Theological Studies program can be completed through the use of online courses. requirements Applicants are required to have a bachelor’s degree and course of study complete an application for admission.

The Graduate Certifi cate in Theological Studies was developed by using existing courses off ered by Sioux Falls Seminary. Students may simply take the courses that best fi t their needs.

Diﬀ erent areas of study selected by Graduate Certiﬁ cate in Theological Studies students include spiritual direction, educational ministries, intercultural studies, leadership, Old and New Testament, pastoral care, spirituality, and theology.

Courses taken while in the graduate certiﬁ cate program can assist students if they decide to work toward demonstrated competency in the Master of Divinity program

24 non-degree options is spread out over the course of two Events years. Class sessions are held on non-degree options Hiller Lectureship Monday evenings between Sep- Each April, Sioux Falls Seminary tember and May. Throughout the holds its annual Hiller Lectureship. Certifi cates of learning process, students are sur- The one-day conference brings Completion rounded by a qualifi ed and experi- outstanding Christian scholars and enced resource team. church leaders to campus to dis- Non-degree certifi cate programs cuss vital and timely subjects. off er enrichment and focus in a It is ideal for: lay ministers, mentors, specifi c area of ministry at the chaplains, spiritual care givers (paid Rosebud Immersion Experience non-graduate, non-accredited level. or volunteer), campus ministers, Each summer, a one-week Non-degree certifi cate off erings pastors, human resource directors, immersion experience is off ered are aff ordable and fl exible and are teachers, counselors, student devel- on the Rosebud Reservation near designed to enhance personal and opment personnel, camp directors Mission, SD. professional development. Stu- and coordinators, and retreat center dents in these programs follow directors. a course of study unique to their The trip involves listening, learning, individual program. Courses taken dialogue, and refl ection. Attendees are graded on a pass/fail basis, and Partnership Certifi cates hear from native speakers, attend Sioux Falls Seminary partners no academic credit is recorded. A culturally-relevant ceremonies and with a number of diff erent ministry passing grade is any work done at events, and explore contextualized a minimum of a C- level. organizations, providing students with the opportunity to enhance and approaches to service and ministry. Non-degree certifi cate programs customize learning. Inquire with the are not considered a substitute for Offi ce of Enrollment Management to graduate-level credit and are like- fi nd out what options are currently wise not recognized as graduate- available at the non-degree Certifi - level study nor are they transferable cate of Completion level. to other institutions. Rather, non- degree programs fi ll a unique need for individuals who are seeking to Lifelong Learning learn more about Christian ministry or wishing to enrich his/her profes- Auditing sional experience. Depending on All master’s level courses at Sioux the non-degree certifi cate a student Falls Seminary are available for chooses to pursue, course require- audit. View our current and ments can either be fulfi lled through online or on-campus courses or a upcoming course off erings online or combination of both. call to learn more. A completed application, one-time application Students considering seminary in fee, and the audit fee of $50 per the future should speak with an credit hour will be collected upon admissions counselor before enroll- enrollment. ing in a non-degree program. Kairos Network Participant Training in Spiritual For a subscription fee of $150 per Direction month, individuals can gain certifi - This two-year Training in Spiritual cate-level access to the seminary’s Direction Program fi lls a unique courses and events. This includes need by providing specialized train- auditing of course or module off ering to individuals who accompany ings (on-campus or online) as well others on their life journeys—wheth- as access to seminary events. er sacred or secular. The program is divided into six course units and

25 course rotation schedule Inquire withEnrollment Managementto learn moreaboutthe rotationscheduleof courses notlistedabove. * Denotescoursesthatarealso applicablefortheKairosProjecttrack. PM 570 SM 521 OT PM 570 SM 521 CH 531 SP SP 552 January SP Fall Tentative Training inSpiritualDirectionRotation CM 502CommunicatinginContext PM 511 CH 511 NT CH 502 CH 532 NT IC 501 Odd Years (2019,2021,etc.) Spring Semester PM 561 TH 501 OT NT 513 BI 502 NT OT 501 SP 501 Odd Years (2019,2021,etc.) Fall Semester SP 512 501 orBIBiblicalExegesis* 555 554 551 orBIBiblicalExegesis* 511

LutheranReformation InterdisciplinaryPalliativeCare ClinicalPastoralEducation(1/2Unit) InterdisciplinaryPalliativeCare ClinicalPastoralEducation(1/2Unit) UnitFive:ProfessionSpiritualDir Unit UnitFour:SpiritualDirection UnitOne:ChristianFormation ChristianW BaptistHeritage ElementsofNT ChristianHeritageII LutheranConfession New MissionoftheChurch Care&Counseling God,Christ,andHumanity ElementaryHebrewI New IntroductiontoBibleInterpretation Old SpiritualFormation&V

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doctor of ministry seminar with their mentor team to design a reading/learning experience schedule and at least one major integra- descriptions tive research paper based on that reading. Oc- casionally, a student may combine attendance at a Program Entry signifi cant ministry seminar or conference with a plan IS 500 Outcome Zero of reading and writing to satisfy this requirement. Outcome Zero introduces students both to Sioux Falls Seminary and to the Doctor of Ministry program. Stu- • Engagement in a learning experience rooted in the dents learn about the educational philosophy, processes, student’s practical discipline. This could be a series technology, and resources available to them and work of conferences, a training program off ered by another on identifying and engaging their learning community institution, etc. The learning experience and required by actively stepping into the process of transformation. reading, writing, and practical integration must be ap- In addition, Outcome Zero introduces Doctor of Ministry proved by the mentor team. students to research methodology that will prepare them for their fi rst integration intensive: Foundations Seminar. • An elective course at the doctoral level off ered at an- 3 hours. other seminary. (No more than six semester hours of credit may be transferred from another institution.) DM 801 Foundations Seminar This required initial seminar introduces new students to • An elective course off ered at Sioux Falls Seminary the Doctor of Ministry program and serves as a founda- at the master’s level that would require additional tion for all their subsequent doctoral work. It is off ered reading and writing beyond what is required of the

doctor of ministry seminar descriptions twice each year (in October and in April), from Monday master’s level students. Only upper level master’s through Thursday, as a part of the Kairos Gatherings courses qualify; introductory courses cannot be held on the campus of Sioux Falls Seminary. It builds taken for doctoral credit. (Permission to take a master’s on Outcome Zero in the areas of theological reﬂ ection level course for doctoral credit must come from both the professor and research methodology, develops a plan for the two teaching the course and the mentor team.) Directed Learning Experiences, helps students develop a mentor team, and culminates in the writing of a Project • A full unit of Clinical Pastoral Education. Proposal. 3 hours. (No more than two units of CPE may count toward the Directed Learning Experience requirement.)

• A Clinical Pastoral Education Residency of one year. Integration Seminars and Directed Learning Experiences • Participation in a partnership program. DM 802 Biblical and Theological Foundations for Ministry Seminar This seminar helps students to deepen their understand- Program Completion ing of how biblical and theological disciplines inform and DM 890 Final Project shape their practical ministry. Prior to the seminar stu- The Final Project is a major culminating work that is dents will do extensive background reading and research both theologically driven and practically focused upon related to the biblical and theological components of their a specifi c ministry context. It should be grounded in a Final Project, as well as prepare a one-hour PowerPoint solid biblical, theological, and cultural framework as well presentation of these project components to be shared as grow out of a concrete ministry situation and need. It at the seminar. A Bible/Theology facilitator will then guide also should refl ect the student’s ability to engage in the the seminar participants in a peer review of the presenta- “praxis” of theological refl ection and practical ministry tion. 3 hours. encounter, organize an eff ective research model, use appropriate resources, and evaluate the results. 6 hours. DM 803 Sociological and Cultural Foundations for Ministry Seminar IS 500 Outcome Next This seminar helps students to deepen their understand- See IS 600 Readiness for Seminary/Outcome Next in the ing of how sociological and cultural disciplines inform and Master’s Course Description section. 1 hour. shape their practical ministry. Prior to the seminar students will do extensive background reading and research related to the sociological and cultural components of their Final Project, as well as prepare a one-hour Pow- erPoint presentation of these project components to be shared at the seminar. A Sociology/Culture facilitator will then guide the seminar participants in a peer review of the presentation. 3 hours.

DM 811 Directed Learning Experience I 6 hours DM 812 Directed Learning Experience II 6 hours A Directed Learning Experience may take one of several forms: • A “tutorial” experience in which the student works

27 master’s course descriptions and presuppositions. 3hours. requiring studentstoexamine theirownculturalidentity contexts. Hermeneuticalreﬂ ection isalsointroduced, terpretive methodsareexamined inlightofvarious attending tobasicresources andgenreanalysis.In- This courseintroducesstudents toinductiveBiblestudy, BI 503BibleInterpretationandtheInterpreter passages fromtheBible.3hours. Students aregivenampleopportunitytointerpretvarious in whichthattextwillbecommunicated,arecovered. for bothexegetingthebiblicaltext,aswellcontext interpretation usingaliteracygenreapproach.Strategies This courseintroducesthestudenttobasicsofBible BI 502IntroductiontoBibleInterpretation software. 3hours. provided inconjunctionwiththeuseofBiblestudy Elementary instructioninbiblicalHebrewandGreekis use biblicalresourcesaspartofaninductivemethod. Students willdevelopskillsforexegesisbylearningto BI 501Tools forBiblicalInterpretation Bible Theology...... 44 Ministry...... Supervised Spirituality...... Ministries Pastoral ...... Testament Old 41 Testament...... New Leadership...... Project Kairos ...... Studies Integrated ...... Studies Intercultural ...... Ethics ...... Ministries Educational Counseling...... Communication...... History Church Bible...... In descriptions master’s course dex

...... 39 ...... 33 ...... 34 ...... 37 ...... 37 ...... 34 ...... 41 .... Page . 38 ...... 35 . 43 .. 44 . 42 . 37 . 43 28 ancient neareast andGreco-Romanviews. Withthe ment andNew Testament willbecomparedagainst unfolding beliefsabouteternal lifefromtheOld Testa- God overcomesdeaththrough resurrection.Inthisclass, BI 561DeathandResurrection society. 3hours. best understoodfromwithin theworldviewofreceptor student interprettheWord ofGodinwaysthatwillbe dynamic hermeneuticalmethods. The aimistohelpthe cultural contexts,thatseekstouseculturallyappropriate done inmulti-generational,multi-culturalandcross- ing disciplineofethnohermeneutics:Bibleinterpretation This courseintroducesthestudenttonewlyemerg- BI/IC 555Ethnohermeneutics the inspirationofscripture,andspiritualgifts.3hours. cal pneumatology. Considerationisgiventoangelology, sages abouttheHolySpiritwhilemovingtowardabibli- mystery. This seminarcourseexegetesallthemajorpas- and work,presentstoreadersoftheBibleaprofound God theHolySpirit,infullnessofSpirit’s person BI 548TheHolySpirit 3 hours. for localchurchandmissionstrategyintoday’s world. phasis isplacedupontheimplicationsofbook Acts in Acts, bothgeographicallyaswellsociologically. Em- This courseexaminestheexpansionofearlychurch BI/IC 542 Acts: TheExpandingChurch key, Syria,Jordan,Israel,orEgypt).3hours. archaeological diginbiblicallands(Greece,Cyprus, Tur- may alsobereceivedbyparticipationinanauthorized instructors attheJerusalemUniversityCollege.Credit important totheBibleisoff A concentratedstudytourofIsraelandotherlands BI 527BibleLandsStudy languages. 3hours. theories. Studentswillconductexegesiswiththeoriginal experience, andtraditionplayinmodernhermeneutical ering thecharacterofscriptureandrolesthatreason, This classrefl ects ontheactofinterpretationbyconsid- BI 505IssuesinBiblicalHermeneutics ered bySFSfacultyor master’s course descriptions and development in America. 3hours. and expansion incontinentalEurope,and itsbeginnings Reformation theran denomination,itsorigin withLuther’s A studyofthehistoryandreligiousheritageLu- CH 531LutheranReformation for CH511. 3hours. For studentsofnon-Baptistdenominations. A substitute CH 512DenominationalHeritage change. 3hours. and therelevanceofBaptistpolityinanerarapid views, modernBaptistlife,denominationalstructures, distinctive characterofBaptistbeliefsinrelationtoother heritage arestudied.Specialemphasisisplacedonthe The history, theology, andprinciplesoftheBaptist CH 511 BaptistHeritage 3 hours. graphical andculturalcontextsoverthepasttwomillenia. experience andexpressionofthefaithinitsvariousgeo- the faithandcriticalelementsthathavedefi ned the is ontheprocessesofcross-culturaltransmission Christianity’s twothousand-yearhistory. Itsprimaryfocus This courseprovidesamissiologicalexplorationof CH 503GlobalMissionHistory 3 hours. denominational identitiesand American Christianity. religious developments.Specialemphasisisplacedon attentive tomajorevents,theologicalpatternsandsocio- tory fromtheProtestantReformationtopresent, This coursesurveysthemainaspectsofChristianHis- CH 502ChristianHeritageII the valueofcatholicity. 3hours. religious developments.Specialemphasisisplacedon attentive tomajorevents,theologicalpatterns,andsocio- History fromitsoriginsuptotheProtestantReformation, This courseintroducesthemainaspectsofChristian CH 501ChristianHeritageI Church History 3 hours. BI 716Project/ThesisinBiblicalStudies 3 hours. Project/Thesis BI 701 Advanced ResearchinBiblicalStudiesfor Theology). 3hours. students andfacultyinvolvedintheM.A.(Bible A colloquiumonresearchmethodsandprojectsfor BI 601ColloquiuminBibleandTheology 3 hours. problem, “goingtoheaven,”andChristianfunerals. content willtreattopicssuchasmortality, thebody/soul hope oftheresurrectionbodyatcenter, course

29 Professors: PhilipE.Thompson,NathanL.Hitchcock 3 hours. CH 716Project/ThesisinChurchHistory 3 hours. Project/Thesis CH 701 Advanced ResearchinChurch Historyfor 3 hours. of women,minorities,andpopularreligiousculture. Christianity, payingspecialattentiontotheexperiences themes, events,leaders,andchangesinNorth American provide abasicoverviewofsomethemostimportant United StatesandCanada. This courseisintendedto A studyconcernedwiththehistoryofChristianityin CH 621 American ChurchHistory infl uences ofCalvin’s thought.3hours. ings asnecessary, seekingtodiscoverandarticulatethe of theChristianReligion,”supplementedbyotherread- An intensivestudyofportionsJohnCalvin’s “Institutes CH 616Calvin’s Institutes public worship.3hours. and practicumsessionsdesignedtoprepareleadersfor pate inaprogramoflectures,readings,discussions, cal, theological,andhistoriccontexts.Studentspartici- The studyofworshipintheLutherantraditionitsbibli- CH 533LutheranWorship church today. 3hours. their continuingsignifi cance forthelifeandmissionof are examinedintheirhistoricalcontextwithaviewto various charterdocumentsoftheLutheranreformation A studyoftheconfessionsLutheranChurch. The CH 532LutheranConfessions presentation feedback andevaluationtools, andpractice diums andstyles forgospelpresentation, developgospel do biblicaland theologicalexegesis,study diff preparation studentscompleted inCM501,studentswill their ministrycontext.Building upontheselfandcultural the variousaspectsofpresenting thegospelrelevantto gospel communication,this courseengagesstudentsin Designed toassiststudents indevelopingandpracticing CM 502CommunicatinginContext of gospelpresentation.3hours. personal, andspiritualformationplayinthedevelopment gospel presentationandthesignifi cant rolecultural, not simplywhatgospelpresentationisbuthowonedoes sonal, contextual,andtheologicalrefl ection toconsider experience. Studentswillbeinvitedtoengageinper- context andcontextssignifi cantly diff biblical, andcontextualanalysisofthestudent’s current ing gospelcommunicationbyengagingintheological, This coursedesignedtoassistindevelopingandprepar- CM 501PreparingtoCommunicateinContext Communication erent fromtheirown erent me-

master’s course descriptions *CO 521-R Assessment forCollaboration Disorders I CO 521 Assessment andDiagnosisofBehavior 3 hours. counselor trainingclinicbeginning theirsecondsemester. program inordertobeprepared toworkintheon-site this coursetheirfi rst semesteroftheirfi rst yearinthe of therapysessions.Fulltimecounselingstudentstake skills buildingthroughbothroleplayandliveobservation ing skillsandunderstandings. The coursefocuseson This courseintroducesstudentstofoundationalcounsel- CO 511 Prepracticum 3 hours. cross-cultural interactionsinthelifeofcounselor. during thispartoftheclasswillhaveimplicationsfor all thinking aboutcross-culturalcontexts.Whatislearned American cultureforoneweek,andwilldevelopways of tral SouthDakota.StudentswillbeexposedtoNative month ofJulyontheRosebudReservationinsouthcen- periential innatureandtakesplaceforoneweekthe semester. PartII- This secondpartoftheclassisex- conceptual innatureandtakesplaceduringtheSpring course occursintwoparts. The fi cultural diversity, sexualorientation,andsoforth). This work, andcommunitycontexts(ethnicity, gender, class, personal developmentandrelationalhealthinfamily, Part I- This courseexploresdiversityandits impacton Part I&II CO 503CulturalFoundationsandSocialJustice– plan forone’s pathtoentryinthisprofession. 1hour. onstrate one’s knowledgebyimplementinganindividual licensure stepsnecessarytoworkinthisfi eld, anddem- serve, familiarizeoneselfwiththeacademic,clinical,and variety ofrolesandorganizationsprofessionalsmay and counseling.Studentswillgainknowledgeofthe losophy oftheprofessionsmarriage&familytherapy This courseintroducesstudentstothehistoryandphi- *CO 502-RIntroductiontoHelpingSkills CO 502OrientationtotheProfession theories willbeconsidered.3hours. ing profession.Bothcounselingtheoriesandsystemic their theoreticalframeandforutilityinthecounsel- ties. Majortheorieswillbeassessedandevaluatedfor and marriagefamilytherapytheoriesmodali- A courseprovidinganoverviewofthefi eld ofcounseling Family Therapy CO 501TheoriesofCounselingandMarriage Counseling Professors Emeriti:L.HughLitch 3 hours. formal gospelpresentations.Prerequisite:CM501. fi rst partofthisclassis eld, RonaldD.Sisk

30 how toutilize CBT techniques, integratingCBT withother CBT andDBT approaches.Such topicsaswhenand current understandings andtrendsincounseling utilizing This coursewillintroducethe studenttohistoricaland Dialectical BehaviorTherapy CO 548CognitiveBehavioral Therapyand ered. 2or3hours(546) 2hours(546-R). of addiction,itscausesand itstreatment,willbeconsid- for utilityintreatingaddictions.Currentunderstandings plored. Supportgroupswillbediscussedandassessed Inpatient andoutpatienttreatmentapproacheswillbe ex- sider itsimpactonindividuals,families,andcommunities. substance abuseandaddictionisassessed.Itwillcon- tous in American society. This course willaddresshow The problemofsubstanceabuseandaddictionisubiqui- *CO 546/546-RSubstance Abuse and Addictions 1 or2hours. prevention strategieswillbeexploredaswell. Recognizing problemsearlyandconsideringappropriate compromised childrenandadolescentswillbediscussed. course. Communityresourcesforaddressingparticularly adolescents willbelearnedandpracticedduringthe chological andrelationaldisordersfoundinchildren approaches, dynamicperspectives…)tovariouspsy- Treatment approaches(playtherapy, problemsolving cerns thatareparticulartochildrenandadolescents. This courseintroducesstudentstoissuesandcon- CO 541Childand Adolescent Counseling Prerequisite: CO551.2hours. those perspectivestocouplescounselinginparticular. systemic understandingsandperspectives,applies to theFamilySystem. The coursefocusesoncurrent development oftheprerequisitecourse.Introduction This coursetakesstudentsbeyondthecontentandskill Counseling CO 536 Advanced SystemsandCouples 521. 2hours. be usefulintheirworkastherapists.Prerequisite:CO will beintroducedtoinventoriesandmeasuresthatmay ment applicationsandissueswillbediscussed.Students is commonlyusedwillbeexplored,andspeciﬁ c assess- ciples oftestmeasurement. Areas inwhichassessment sources ofassessmentinformationaswellbasicprin- ders I.Studentswilllearnaboutvariousmethodsand CO 521 Assessment andDiagnosisofBehaviorDisor- This courseexpandsonthefoundationsestablishedin Disorders II CO 528 Assessment andDiagnosisofBehavior throughout thecourse.3hours(521)or2(521-R). grative understandingtothestudyofmentaldisorders explored. Studentswillbeencouragedtoapplyaninte- and ethicalissuesassociatedwithdiagnosiswillalsobe role ofcultureinassessmentandtheprofessional criteria forarangeofmentaldisordersintheDSM-5. The familiar withtheclinicalpresentationsanddiagnostic work astherapists.Inthiscourse,studentswillbecome agnosis, andtreatmentofmentaldisordersnecessaryfor Students willdevelopskillsrelatedtotheassessment,di-

modalities, evidence-based research with the use of career. Prerequisites: CO 641 & 643. 2 hours. CBT, and CBT utility in couples and family counseling will be examined. Students will develop a broad set of skills CO 581 Research Methods and Professional Writing for use in the treatment of many disorders and relation- in Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy ship problems. 2 hours. This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of data analysis and common qualitative CO 551 Introduction to the Family System and quantitative research methods. The primary empha- This foundational course examines the role of the family sis will be on developing an ability to recognize quality system as an emotional unit that infl uences individual research, and to consume research fi ndings related to behavior and development. Areas of study include the counseling profession. Students will have an oppor- genograms, family process, multigenerational projection, tunity to move in the direction of niche interest research attachment theory, and issues related to gender, culture, during this course. 3 hours. and spirituality. Intergenerational therapeutic approaches of Bowen and McGoldrick are explored. Students will CO 611 Psychopharmacology for Counselors participate in a study of their families of origin. 3 hours. This course will provide the student with an understand- master’s course descriptions ing of how medications act on the brain and the central CO 556 Human Sexuality nervous system in the treatment of mental illness. Topics This course will cover all aspects of human sexuality of discussion throughout this course will include when – both normal and pathological presentations, sexual and how to refer for medication consults, what the coun- development, one’s personal sexual history, and so forth. selor needs to know and is encouraged to discuss with Self awareness of one’s own sexual history combined clients when it comes to medication use, and foundation- with solid conceptual understandings will provide the al knowledge and understanding of brain anatomy. student with a strong base for working with the manifold 3 hours. sexual issues that arise in the course of therapy. 2 or 3 hours. CO 613 Psychoanalytic Foundations This course will introduce the student to depth psychol- CO 561 Human Development and the Family Life ogy, and particularly to Relational Psychoanalysis. Intra- Cycle psychic awareness and understanding provides coun- This course will cover individual and family develop- selors with a rich and informed foundation that has great ment across the lifespan from birth to old age. Spiritual, value in any professional context and in the use of any biological, psychological, social, and cultural aspects of counseling modality the student may choose to utilize as development will be included with discussion about how their primary frame. 2 hours. developmental issues and understandings impact the work of the counselor. 3 hours. CO 641 Introduction to Integration This course will introduce the student to conceptual CO 571 Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in aspects of the integration of psychology and theology by the Practice of Counseling and Marriage and Family looking at both the historical development of integrative Therapy approaches and current perspectives and trends in think- *CO 571-R Christian Ethics for Helping Professionals ing integratively about the work of counseling. 1 hour. The student will become very familiar with the ethical code of the American Counseling Association and of the CO 643 Readings in Integration American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. This course will give students an opportunity to delve The student will also consider his or her own profes- further into the integration of psychology and theology as sional development and the importance of involvement this relates to the practice of counseling. Readings will in professional organizations and professional advocacy vary from year to year, and will refl ect current thinking for their chosen profession. The student will also gain about integration and current perspectives on the appli- an understanding of legal issues related to the counsel- cation of this knowledge to the work of the counselor. ing profession. All of these areas will be explored for 1 hour. their relevance in the context of therapy, and numerous examples will be utilized to fuel discussion about these CO 661 Group Counseling areas. 3 hours. This course provides a solid understanding of group process and group therapy techniques. Therapy groups are CO 575 Creating a Theology of Counseling diff erentiated from self-help, 12-step, care groups, and In this course the student will develop his/her own other group experiences. The student will be exposed to theological understanding and generate a document current theory, research, and practice in group therapy. refl ecting that understanding in a format that is integra- The strategies and techniques of group therapy and the tive (psychology and theology) and practical (has utility role and characteristics of eff ective group therapists are for the work of the counselor). Although integration will explored. 2 hours. be a topic in all courses, this course is focused on thinking psychologically and theologically with an emphasis CO 663 Crisis Counseling and the Treatment of on developing a theological frame that the student can Trauma utilize and continue to formulate over the course of their *CO 663-R Community Collaboration for Crisis This course will introduce the student to conceptual 31 master’s course descriptions ing experience workingwithindividuals, couples,and in marriage& familytherapyandcounseling byprovid- Clinical Practicum introducesstudentsto clinicalpractice CO 713PracticumIII semesters. Prerequisites: CO 501,511, &551.2hours. practicum ifminimalhours arenotattainedovertwo ing Examination(ProQual). Itisacceptabletocontinue one mustsuccessfullypass theProfessionalQualify- practice. Uponcompletionof100client-contacthours, throughout combinedpracticumandinternshipclinical 150-hours directclientcontactwithcouplesandfamilies role. MFT student-therapistsmustacquireaminimumof contact hours;60ofwhichmustbeintheleadtherapist therapists mustcompleteaminimumof100client- consultations, andgroup/individualdiscussion.Student- are used,includingdirectobservation,videotape,case fessional supervisors. A varietyofsupervisionformats case presentationandpeerdialoguewithlicensedpro- Students gainclinicalskillsbyparticipatinginweekly families inanenvironmentofprofessionalsupervision. ing experienceworkingwithindividuals,couples,and in marriage&familytherapyandcounselingbyprovid- Clinical Practicumintroducesstudentstoclinicalpractice CO 712PracticumII semesters. Prerequisites:CO501,511, &551.2hours. practicum ifminimalhoursarenotattainedovertwo ing Examination(ProQual).Itisacceptabletocontinue one mustsuccessfullypasstheProfessionalQualify- practice. Uponcompletionof100client-contacthours, throughout combinedpracticumandinternshipclinical 150-hours directclientcontactwithcouplesandfamilies role. MFT student-therapistsmustacquire a minimumof contact hours;60ofwhichmustbeintheleadtherapist therapists mustcompleteaminimumof100client- consultations, andgroup/individualdiscussion.Student- are used,includingdirectobservation,videotape,case fessional supervisors. A varietyofsupervisionformats case presentationandpeerdialoguewithlicensedpro- Students gainclinicalskillsbyparticipatinginweekly families inanenvironmentofprofessionalsupervision. ing experienceworkingwithindividuals,couples,and in marriage&familytherapyandcounselingbyprovid- Clinical Practicumintroducesstudentstoclinicalpractice CO 711 PracticumI career counseling.2hours. proaches andvarioustheoriesstrategiesrelatedto career-related issuesthroughafocusonassessmentap- will prepareprofessionalcounselorstoassistclientswith self, signifi cant others,andcareerchoices. This course Career developmentisalife-longprocessthataff CO 665CareerCounseling trauma. 2or3hours. for interventionatvariouspointsalongthecontinuumof shooting, bombing,naturaldisasters),andbestmethods es fordealingwithmajortraumaticsituations(school addressed includePTSD,resilience,communityresourc- munity crisissituations.Someofthetopicsthatwillbe immediate crisesinindividual,organizational,andcom- foundations andpracticalskillsforusewhendealingwith ects 32 off seling supervisors.Inmanycasesinternshipsiteswill of groupsupervisioneachweekat/withseminarycoun- site supervisoreachweek,andreceiveatleasttwohours receive atleastanhourofdyadicsupervisionwith on- complete atleast240hoursofface-to-faceleadtherapy, internship site.Duringthestudentwill setting thatmeetsour(andCACREP)standardsforan The studentwillcompletea600hourinternshipin CO 751InternshipinCounseling semesters. Prerequisites:CO501,511, &551.2hours. practicum ifminimalhoursarenotattainedovertwo ing Examination(ProQual).Itisacceptabletocontinue one mustsuccessfullypasstheProfessionalQualify- practice. Uponcompletionof100client-contacthours, throughout combinedpracticumandinternshipclinical 150-hours directclientcontactwithcouplesandfamilies role. MFT student-therapistsmustacquire a minimumof contact hours;60ofwhichmustbeintheleadtherapist therapists mustcompleteaminimumof100client- consultations, andgroup/individualdiscussion.Student- are used,includingdirectobservation,videotape,case fessional supervisors. A varietyofsupervisionformats case presentationandpeerdialoguewithlicensedpro- Students gainclinicalskillsbyparticipatinginweekly families inanenvironmentofprofessionalsupervision. ing experienceworkingwithindividuals,couples,and in marriage&familytherapyandcounselingbyprovid- Clinical Practicumintroducesstudentstoclinicalpractice CO 714PracticumIV semesters. Prerequisites:CO501,511, &551.2hours. practicum ifminimalhoursarenotattainedovertwo ing Examination(ProQual).Itisacceptabletocontinue one mustsuccessfullypasstheProfessionalQualify- practice. Uponcompletionof100client-contacthours, throughout combinedpracticumandinternshipclinical 150-hours directclientcontactwithcouplesandfamilies role. MFT student-therapistsmustacquireaminimumof contact hours;60ofwhichmustbeintheleadtherapist therapists mustcompleteaminimumof100client- consultations, andgroup/individualdiscussion.Student- are used,includingdirectobservation,videotape,case fessional supervisors. A varietyofsupervisionformats case presentationandpeerdialoguewithlicensedpro- Students gainclinicalskillsbyparticipatinginweekly families inanenvironmentofprofessionalsupervision. site tobeingablebegin an internship.3hours. ProQual (duringPracticum II)satisfactorilyisaprerequi- the fi rst yearofcoursessatisfactorilyandcompleting the current Supervisor, andtheinternshipsite.Completing an areaofemphasiswiththe approvaloftheDirector, the happen. Insuchcases,studentsmaywishtocomplete work withthestudentandseminarytoallowthis lar areaofinterest,andinternshipsitesmaybewilling to In somecasesstudentsmaydesiretoexploreaparticu- fessional activities)tocompletethe600requiredhours. ences (staff understanding of conceptsofthecourse. topic coursecontent tosupportministryprofessionals inbasic *Revised non-clinical trackcourses(-R)include non-clinicalon- er thestudentinternampleaddedprofessionalexperi- meetings,relatedresearch,workshops,pro- master’s course descriptions This coursereviews thetheoryofcontextualization and IC 503Doing TheologyinContext and holisticway. 3hours. municating thegospelinan incarnational,multifaceted, awareness, attitudes,and competencies relatedtocom- as globalmissions. The coursefocusesondeveloping evangelism andsocialministries inlocalsettingsaswell what thechurchissentintoworldtodo.Itlooks at This foundationalcourseaddressesthequestionof IC 501MissionoftheChurch Intercultural Studies Professor Emeritus:RonaldD.Sisk perspectives onwar, andmore.3hours. focus examplesinclude:faithandpolitics,Christian social ministryofthechurchpercourseoff This coursewillspotlightonecurrentissueimpacting Church ET 505SpecialFocusinSocialMinistryofthe both personalandsocial.3hours. as anadvisorintherealmofethicaldecisionmaking, competence the courseseekstoincreaseminister’s range ofcontemporaryethicalissuesasthebackdrop, rooted principlesofjudgmentandaction.Usingawide An investigationoftheChristianmoralidealandbiblically ET 501ChristianEthics Ethics Professor Emeritus:TheodoreM.Faszer Professor: SusanH.Reese 3 hours. family ministries,andsmallgrouporadultministries. ered couldinclude:Children’s ministries,youth educational ministriespercourseoff This coursewillspotlightonecurrentissueimpacting EM 505SpecialFocusinEducationalMinistries 3 hours. various formsandpracticesofeducationalministry. Students willalsohavetheopportunitytoconsider discipleship andtheeducationalministriesofchurch. This coursewillhelpstudentstheologicallyconsider EM 501ChristianDiscipleship Educational Ministries Professor Emeritus:DelDonaldson Jennifer K.Helkenn Professors: DouglasL. Anderson, GretchenL.Hartmann, ering. Topics cov- ering. Special 33 society. 3hours. best understoodfromwithintheworldviewofreceptor student interprettheWord ofGodinwaysthatwillbe dynamic hermeneuticalmethods. The aimistohelpthe cultural contexts,thatseekstouseculturallyappropriate done inmulti-generational,multi-culturalandcross- ing disciplineofethnohermeneutics:Bibleinterpretation This courseintroducesthestudenttonewlyemerg- IC/BI 555Ethnohermeneutics 3 hours. for localchurchandmissionstrategyintoday’s world. phasis isplacedupontheimplicationsofbook Acts in Acts, bothgeographicallyaswellsociologically. Em- This courseexaminestheexpansionofearlychurch IC/BI 542 Acts: TheExpandingChurch pel togroupsthathaveyetinitiallyreceiveit.3hours. given tostrategyandtheimperativeofbringinggos- of theworldChristianmovement,withspecifi c attention A biblical,historical,andculturalanalysisoftheimpact Movement IC 541PerspectivesontheWorld Christian their owncontemporarycontext.3hours. an approachthatisbothbiblicallyfaithfulandrelevantto views/practices willbeinvestigatedtohelpstudentsform cal approachtomoney. Bothcontemporaryandancient ministries, itisessentialtohaveawell-roundedbibli- money. Sinceeconomicsaff This coursediscussestheinteractionbetweenfaithand IC 531Faith,Business,andMoney more. 3hours. the poor, makingdisciplesincontext,worldreligions,and churches, contemporarymissionsissues,ministeringto the contextualchurch,plantingdynamicandhealthy ics coveredcouldinclude:currenttopicsinevangelism, area ofinterculturalstudiespercourseoff This coursewillfocusononecurrentissueimpactingthe IC 505SpecialFocusinInterculturalStudies 3 hours. gies forapeoplegrouporsub-groupoftheirinterest. to designandimplementculturallyspecifi c localtheolo- cross-cultural contexts.Opportunityisgivenforstudents in doingtheologymulti-cultural,multi-generationaland introduces studentstosomeofthecomplexitiesinvolved various overseas locations.3hours. include North American cities,Indianreservations, and participating incross-cultural Christianministry. Locations out-of countryministryexperience overseveralweeks— A one-ortwo-weektrip—orasignifi cant in-countryor IC 572Cross-CulturalImmersion Experience* 3 hours. Dakota toparticipatingininterculturalChristianministry. A one-weektriptotheRosebud ReservationinSouth IC 571RosebudImmersionExperience ects oureverydaylivesand ering. Top- IC 573 Mission Field Study* plenary and breakout sessions and vigorous case study A 3½- or 4-week trip participating in intercultural ministry discussions. 3 hours. alongside missionaries and local church leaders. Pre-trip and on-the-fi eld orientation, readings, and research are IS 600 Outcome Next/Readiness for Ministry required. January term and in the summer, on the basis This self-directed capstone course wherein students of student interest and fi eld arrangements. 3 hours. nearing graduation review each learning outcome for their specifi c degree program and are challenged to IC 584 Introduction to Islam: Christian Perspective integrate their learning in ways that demonstrate The main objective of this course is to convey to a non- achievement of those learning outcomes. At its core, this Muslim audience the beliefs, practices, and history of course facilitates outcome assessment through the Islam, taking into an account the diversity of Muslim life process of theological self-defi nition and the integrative and complexity of contemporary religious and political application of acquired ministry skills. 1 hour. issues. Special attention will be given to Islam in the U.S. and anti-Western tendencies manifested in Muslim fundamentalism. The main context of this course will master’s course descriptions be to address above-mentioned issues from the learned Christian perspective. 3 hours. Kairos Project KA-500 Outcome Zero IC 586 Native American Ministry IS-500 Readiness for Seminary This course will center on traditional Native North Ameri- Readiness for Seminary or Outcome Zero is an introduc- can perspectives of human identity and spirituality as tory course designed to orient all entering students to the the foundation for holistic Christian ministry approaches. journey of theological education, the expected outcomes Students will discover theological and missiological for each degree program, and the skills and habits re- perspectives of ministry rooted in Native North American quired to make this journey the best it can be. Students spirituality and experience. 3 hours. will be exposed to many diff erent areas of study and have an opportunity to interact with several faculty from IC 701 Advanced Research in Intercultural Studies the seminary. 3 hours. for Project/Thesis 3 hours. IS 501-506 Supervised/Integrated Studies I-VI Integrated learning through an on-campus intensive that IC 716 Project/Thesis in Intercultural Studies serves as a capstone to supervised ministry experiences. 3 hours. Connections are made between the various disciplines and ministry moments. Each Integrated Studies intensive *Students may join a Sioux Falls Seminary group trip or set up their focuses on a diff erent competency and includes plenary own trip in consultation with the supervising missions professor. and breakout sessions and vigorous case study discussions. 3 hours. Professor : Larry W. Caldwell KB/KD/KL-501 Identity and the Triune God* Students will demonstrate how they articulate and live out their identity in Christ, exhibit the Holy Spirit’s fruits and gifts in a life formed in community and devoted to the glory of God the Father. Students will work through a Integrated Studies compilation of educational experiences which are direct- IS 500 Outcome Zero/Readiness for Seminary ed and vetted through a faculty-led mentor team, interact This self-directed introductory course designed to with fellow students, and engage in a rich community orient all entering students to the journey of theological of learning as they build a portfolio which is assessed education, the expected outcomes for each degree through the completion of a Master Assignment. Credit program, and the skills and habits required to make this hours vary by program. journey the best it can be. Students will learn about the educational philosophy, processes, technology, and KB-502 Induction and Interpretation* resources available to them and work on identifying and Students will demonstrate skillful biblical exegesis engaging their learning community by actively stepping through inductive study and basic awareness of their into the process of transformation. In addition, Outcome own interpretive presuppositions. Students will work Zero introduces Doctor of Ministry students to research through a compilation of educational experiences which methodology that will prepare them for their fi rst are directed and vetted through a faculty-led mentor integration intensive: Foundations Seminar. 1 or 3 hours. team, interact with fellow students, and engage in a rich community of learning as they build a portfolio which is IS 501-506 Supervised/Integrated Studies I-VI assessed through the completion of a Master Assign- Integrated learning through an on-campus intensive that ment. Credit hours vary by program. serves as a capstone to supervised ministry experiences. Connections are made between the various disciplines KD-502 Skillful Biblical Exegesis* and ministry moments. Each Integrated Studies inten- Students will demonstrate skillful biblical exegesis sive focuses on a diff erent competency and includes through in-depth inductive study and awareness of their 34 own interpretive presuppositions, preparing them for ef- Assignment. Credit hours vary by program. fective communication of the gospel. Students will work through a compilation of educational experiences which KL-504 Collaborative Leadership* are directed and vetted through a faculty-led mentor Students will demonstrate collaborative leadership team, interact with fellow students, and engage in a rich through emotional-relational intelligence, team building community of learning as they build a portfolio which is skills, appropriate confl ict mediation, and cooperative assessed through the completion of a Master Assign- governance. Students will work through a compilation of ment. Credit hours vary by program. educational experiences which are directed and vetted through a faculty-led mentor team, interact with fellow KL-502 Foundations for Faithful Ministry* students, and engage in a rich community of learning Students will demonstrate biblical literacy and a coher- as they build a portfolio which is assessed through the ent theological system as foundations for faithful ministry. completion of a Master Assignment. Credit hours vary by Students will work through a compilation of educational program. experiences which are directed and vetted through a faculty-led mentor team, interact with fellow students, KB-505 Streams of Tradition* master’s course descriptions and engage in a rich community of learning as they build Students will demonstrate appreciative yet critical aware- a portfolio which is assessed through the completion of a ness of streams of Christian tradition as implemented in Master Assignment. Credit hours vary by program. strategies for ministry. Students will work through a compilation of educational experiences which are directed KB-503 Academic Cultural Exegesis* and vetted through a faculty-led mentor team, interact Students conduct academic research and communica- with fellow students, and engage in a rich community tion, demonstrating cultural exegesis through world- of learning as they build a portfolio which is assessed view refl ection in a particular academic area of biblical, through the completion of a Master Assignment. Credit theological, and/or anthropological study. Students will hours vary by program. work through a compilation of educational experiences which are directed and vetted through a faculty-led men- KL-505 High Level Mastery* tor team, interact with fellow students, and engage in a Student will demonstrate high-level mastery of skills rich community of learning as they build a portfolio which specifi c to their ministry context. Students will work is assessed through the completion of a Master Assign- through a compilation of educational experiences which ment. Credit hours vary by program. are directed and vetted through a faculty-led mentor team, interact with fellow students, and engage in a rich KD-503 Skillful Cultural Exegesis* community of learning as they build a portfolio which is Students will demonstrate eff ective cultural exegesis assessed through the completion of a Master Assign- through empathetic refl ection on worldviews in various ment. Credit hours vary by program. contexts, empowering them for dynamic and culturally appropriate communication of the gospel. Students will KB/KL-506 The Mentored Life* work through a compilation of educational experiences Students will demonstrate how they articulate and live a which are directed and vetted through a faculty-led men- mentored life within a specifi c Christian community, com- tor team, interact with fellow students, and engage in a mitted to whole-life stewardship and continual personal rich community of learning as they build a portfolio which development. Students will work through a compilation of is assessed through the completion of a Master Assign- educational experiences which are directed and vetted ment. Credit hours vary by program. through a faculty-led mentor team, interact with fellow students, and engage in a rich community of learning KL-503 Culture and Heritage* as they build a portfolio which is assessed through the Student demonstrates critical appreciation of cultural completion of a Master Assignment. Credit hours vary by worldviews and Christian heritage, empowering them program. for appropriate ministry strategies. Students will work through a compilation of educational experiences which KD-506 Standards and Service* are directed and vetted through a faculty-led mentor Students will demonstrate how they articulate biblically team, interact with fellow students, and engage in a rich informed standards of living expressed through ethical community of learning as they build a portfolio which is analysis, psycho-social refl ection, and competent care assessed through the completion of a Master Assign- with others. Students will work through a compilation of ment. Credit hours vary by program. educational experiences which are directed and vetted through a faculty-led mentor team, interact with fellow KB/KD-504 Coherent Theology* students, and engage in a rich community of learning Students will demonstrate how they articulate and live as they build a portfolio which is assessed through the out a coherent theological system that actively informs completion of a Master Assignment. Credit hours vary by their ministry objectives, self-identity, and call. Students program. will work through a compilation of educational experiences which are directed and vetted through a faculty-led KD-507 Collaborative Leadership* mentor team, interact with fellow students, and engage Students will demonstrate collaborative leadership in a rich community of learning as they build a portfolio through emotional-relational intelligence, team building which is assessed through the completion of a Master skills, appropriate confl ict mediation, and cooperative 35 master’s course descriptions will design,implement, andassessaleadership project Using thelearning fromChristianLeadership I,students LE 502ChristianLeadership II 3 hours. cal strategicplanning,and organizationalchange. mobilizing andmotivatingothers, decisionmaking,bibli- of leadershipandadministration, churchorganization, A coursedesignedtointroduce thestudenttoprinciples LE 501ChristianLeadershipI Leadership the coursewithinthatsemester. Master Assignment. Onceregistered,studentsmustcomplete agrees thatthestudentisreadytoattemptcourseand faculty-led mentorteamapprovesadraftoftheirportfolioand *Students arenotallowedtoregisterforthiscourseuntilthe ministry skills.3hours. self-defi nition andtheintegrativeapplicationofacquired its core,thiscoursefacilitatestheprocessoftheological demonstrate achievementofthoselearningoutcomes. At are challengedtointegratetheirlearninginwaysthat learning outcomefortheirspecifi c degreeprogramand course whereinstudentsnearinggraduationrevieweach Readiness forMinistryorOutcomeNextisacapstone IS-600 ReadinessforMinistry KA-600 OutcomeNext program. completion ofaMaster Assignment. Credithoursvaryby as theybuildaportfoliowhichisassessedthroughthe students, andengageinarichcommunityoflearning through afaculty-ledmentorteam,interactwithfellow educational experienceswhicharedirectedandvetted development. Studentswillworkthroughacompilationof mitted towhole-lifestewardshipandcontinualpersonal mentored lifewithinaspecifi c Christiancommunity, com- Students willdemonstratehowtheyarticulateandlivea KD-509 TheMentoredLife* Master Assignment. Credithoursvarybyprogram. a portfoliowhichisassessedthroughthecompletionof and engageinarichcommunityoflearningastheybuild a faculty-ledmentorteam,interactwithfellowstudents, tional experienceswhicharedirectedandvettedthrough text. Studentswillworkthroughacompilationofeduca- edge, character, andabilityspecifi c totheirministrycon- Students willdemonstratehigh-levelintegrationofknowl- KD-508 High-LevelIntegration* program. completion ofaMaster Assignment. Credithoursvaryby as theybuildaportfoliowhichisassessedthroughthe students, andengageinarichcommunityoflearning through afaculty-ledmentorteam,interactwithfellow educational experienceswhicharedirectedandvetted governance. Studentswillworkthroughacompilationof 36 Professor Emeritus:RichardF. Houts Professor: SusanH.Reese back LeadershipConference),andmore.3hours. Willow CreekLeadershipSummitConference,Saddle- toring, creativityinministry, leadershipconference(i.e. wisdom ofteams,grace-basedservantleadership,men- focuses couldinclude:changeandconfl ict resolution,the ing thetopicofleadershippercourseoff This coursewillhighlightononecurrentissueconcern- LE 505SpecialFocusinLeadershipDevelopment Leadership I.3hours. based ononeofthetopicsdiscussedinChristian NT 511 ElementsofNewTestament GreekI 3 hours. connect thebiblicalstorywiththeirownfaithjourney. study ofsignifi cant portionsoftheNew Testament andto message. Studentswillhaveopportunitytodoin-depth New Testament aswellbackgroundtoitshistoryand This courseisanintroductiontotheentirecontentsof NT 502NewTestament Literacy writings. 3hours. critical issues,andcontentsoftheNew Testament religio-historical backgroundtotheNew Testament, contributions ofscholarship,methodsstudy, the An introductiontoNew Testament studies,surveying NT 501NewTestament Literature New Testament New Testament, givingattention topeculiaritiesof Involves reading 10-15versesperweek fromtheGreek NT 516Greek Readings requisite NT 513.3hours. Testament gospelsorepistles.Off by readingandexegesisof selectionsfromtheNew raphy, and compositionalanalysis.Skillsaresharpened of textualcriticism,fi ner pointsofGreeksyntax,lexicog- egesis, butgivingmoredetailedattentiontothepractice A coursebuildingonNT 513New Testament GreekEx- NT 514 Advanced GreekExegesis gospel andanepistle.Prerequisite:NT 512.3hours. Greek skillsaresharpenedbyreadingandexegesis in a A surveyofvariousapproaches andtoolsforexegesis. NT 513NewTestament GreekExegesis texts inGreek.Prerequisite:NT 511. 3hours. connection withthecontinuedreadingofNew Testament tematic reviewofvocabulary, morphology, andsyntax,in guage requirementinGreek. The coursewilloff A courserequiredofstudentschoosingtofulfi ll theirlan- NT 512ElementsofNewTestament GreekII of John1. vocabulary, morphology,andsyntax,includingthereading An intensiveintroductiontoNewTestamentGreek 3hours. ered ondemand.Pre-

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er asys- master’s course descriptions 3 hours. for Project/Thesis NT 701 Advanced ResearchinNewTestament els intheGraeco-RomanMediterranean basin.3hours the Paulinecorpusagainst thebackgroundofPaul’s trav- Seminar/discussion involvingastudyofthetheology of NT 651NewTestament Theology: Pauline toward theendoffi rst century. 3hours. church’s relationswithJewsandGnosticsin Asia Minor gospel andtheJohannineepistlesinlightofearly Seminar involvingastudyofthetheologyfourth NT 646NewTestament Theology: Johannine then andnow. 3hours. Christians livinginanideologicallyhostileenvironment, and determininghowitsethicalmessageencourages ing thebook’s artfulliterarystructureinwhole andparts, tion isgiventocrackingthesymboliccode,understand- centrating onthemesandkeypassages.Specialatten- Exposition ofthe Apocalypse inEnglishtranslation,con- NT 631ExpositionoftheBookRevelation 3 hours. of keypassageswithattentiontohistoricalbackground. aspects. Majorthemesaredevelopedthroughexegesis Jude) consideringtheirliterary, doctrinal,andpractical tion (HebrewsandthelettersofJames,Peter, John,and Exposition ofselectedgeneralepistlesinEnglishtransla- NT 626ExpositionoftheGeneralEpistles temporary application.3hours. skillful, andculturallymindful,exegesisaswellcon- Regardless ofspecifi c content,thiscoursewillfocuson nians, Hebrews,1and2 Timothy, Titus, andPhilemon. Ephesians, Philippians,Colossians,1and2 Thessalo- letters includingRomans,1and2Corinthians,Galatians, Epistles. This mayencompassoneormultiple Pauline constitutes adeeperexegeticaldiveintothePauline This coursetitleisusedtoidentifyanywhich NT 621ExpositionofthePaulineEpistles its historicalsetting.3hours. the emphasiswillbeondevelopmentofchurchin made withtheothergospelrecords.Whenstudying Acts, passages. WhenstudyingLuke,comparisonswillbe in Englishtranslation,concentratingonkeythemesand Exposition ofthegospelLukeorbook Acts NT 616ExpositionofLuke/Acts part oftheexegesis.3hours. parison ofthebookwithothergospelsisanimportant tion, concentratingonthemesandkeypassages.Com- Exposition ofonethefourgospelsinEnglishtransla- NT 611 ExpositionoftheGospels Prerequisite: NT 513.1hour. mester EnglishBibleexpositioncoursemaybechosen. which correspondstothatstudiedinthepreviousse- morphology andsyntax. A portionoftheNew Testament 37 Professor: Paul A. Rainbow 3 hours. Early Church NT 716Project/ThesisintheNewTestament orthe sition inGenesis, Exodus,Leviticus,Numbers, orDeu- The seminar provides anopportunityfor extensiveexpo- OT 601Torah ing method.Prerequisite: OT 513.2hours. Comparison withbiblicalHebrew willbeusedasalearn- ah 10:11; Ezra4:8-6:18,7:12-26;andDaniel 2:4-7:28). an inductivereadingofall texts (Genesis31:47;Jeremi- The grammarofbiblical Aramaic willbestudiedthrough OT521Biblical Aramaic Prerequisite: OT 513.1to3hours. Hebrew. Proseandpoetic passageswillbechosen. to buildvocabularyandgrammaticalfl uency inbiblical A varietyofkeychapters intheHebrewBiblewillberead OT 516HebrewReadings 3 hours. historical, andliteraryanalyses.Prerequisite:OT 512. the studenttomovefromtextsermonusingtextual, sages oftheHebrewtext.Emphasisisonequipping The applicationofexegeticalmethodstoselectedpas- OT 513BiblicalHebrewExegesis tools. Prerequisite:OT 511. 3hours. while acquiringfamiliaritywithlexicalandgrammatical on acquiringabasicreadingabilityofHebrewnarrative An acceleratedcontinuationofOT 511 withemphasis OT 512ElementaryHebrewII morphology, phonology, syntax,andvocabulary. 3hours. the fundamentalsofHebrewgrammarwithemphasison An inductivestudyoftheHebrewtextconcentratingon OT 511 ElementaryHebrewI 3 hours. connect thebiblicalstorywiththeirownfaithjourney. study ofsignifi cant portionsoftheOld Testament andto message. Studentswillhaveopportunitytodoin-depth Old Testament aswellbackgroundtoitshistoryand This courseisanintroductiontotheentirecontentsof OT 502OldTestament Literacy of Godtoday. 3hours. as theWord ofGodthatcontinuestospeakthepeople will beadeepenedunderstandingoftheOld Testament and theirrelationshipwithGod. The focusofthiscourse literature hatrefl ects thestoryofapeoplecalledIsrael biblical textinitscanonicalformasacollectionofancient examine theliteracy, historical,andsocialcontextofthe (Old Testament) fromacontextualperspective.Itwill This coursewillprovideanoverviewoftheHebrewBible OT 501OldTestament Literature Old Testament

teronomy with a goal aimed at teaching and preaching. rural ministry, perspectives of life in ministry, and more. Such a study interprets the Bible in light of its history and 3 hours. literature. Themes, characters, history, theology, and problems will be covered in exposition. This course may PM 511 Christian Worship be repeated for credit with a diff erent Bible book. A course seeking to impart an understanding of the 3 hours. purpose and nature of worship from biblical, theological, historical, and contemporary perspectives in order to OT 602 Prophets develop skills in preparing and leading worship. 3 hours. This course interprets a book, a section of a book, a topic (such as character), or a variety of possible themes PM 547 Ministry and Personal Financial Stewardship from the prophetic sections of the Hebrew Bible (Joshua, The goal of this course is to help students understand Judges, Samuel, Kings, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and their fi nances so they can model fi nancial stewardship to the Twelve) with a view toward usefulness in ministry. their churches and the world. The course will address The goal of the course is to deepen understanding in a many of the fi nancial topics encountered both in life and specifi c area of the prophets. This course may be re- ministry—budgeting, planning, saving, investing, making master’s course descriptions peated for credit when subject area diff ers. 3 hours. wise purchases, handling debt, and generosity. 1 hour.

OT 603 Writings PM 549 The Practice and Spirituality of Fundraising The seminar studies a book, a topic (such as poetry), In the minds of many, the term “fundraiser” is often con- or a theme (such as wisdom) from the third division of sidered to be a dirty word. The role of pastors, other the Hebrew Bible, the writings, with a view to in-depth ministry professionals, and church leaders in the impor- understanding and usefulness in ministry. The course tant work of funding the ministries of God’s Kingdom is includes an overview of the writings (Job, Psalms, Prov- crucial. This course will examine ways in which fundrais- erbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, Lamentations, Ruth, ing can be eff ective and also God-honoring. 1 hour. Esther, Chronicles, Ezra-Nehemiah, and Daniel) and specifi c study of one area. This course may be repeated PM 561 Care and Counseling for credit with a diff erent subject. 3 hours. This course introduces students to the role of a pastoral care giver in a congregational setting. Issues such as OT 621 Readings in the Prophets the biblical and clinical foundations of pastoral care, This course will explore one of the books of the prophets models of congregational support, working with in its canonical form. Examination of the English text will individuals and families across the life span, counseling shed light on literary, historical, and cultural context of in crisis situations, and parishioners’ growth and spiritual the book. Contemporary relevance of the text to a 21st development will be considered. 3 hours. Century audience will be part of the course. 3 hours. PM 562 Advanced Pastoral Care Seminar OT 661 Old Testament Theology Focusing on selected issues that were introduced in PM The course studies how the Old Testament record 561, this seminar will lead students to expand their unfolds a dynamic revelation of God with people. Un- understanding of pastoral theology as they develop derstanding this revelation requires a knowledge of the advanced skills in pastoral practice. Specifi c topics will history, goals, scope, methods, and issues of scholarly include: marriage ministry, pastoral counseling and crisis refl ection upon it. Theological method will be taught by ministry, and health ministry. Prerequisite: PM 561. exposition and discussion of biblical passages in a 3 hours. variety of contexts. 3 hours. PM 570 Interdisciplinary Palliative Care Seminar OT 701 Advanced Research in Old Testament A seminar dealing with issues related to the end of life for Project/Thesis process. Participants learn how to work eff ectively with 3 hours. other professionals to meet the needs of those who are terminally ill. The experiences are made possible OT 716 Project/Thesis in the Old Testament or the through a partnership among hospital, hospice, nursing, Intertestamental Period pharmacy, and ministry professionals. 1 hour. Credit arranged. PM 572 Pastoral Care in Loss, Death, and Professor Emeritus: J. Gordon Harris Mourning Life is fi lled with loss that comes in numerous forms. In this course, participants will examine their own experience of loss and will explore the theological and psycho- social dynamics of grief, including the various beliefs concerning suff ering, evil, and life after death. Particular Pastoral Ministries attention will be given to developing essential skills for PM 505 Special Focus in Pastoral Ministries ministry with people who are coming to the end of life, This course will spotlight one current issue in the area of and those experiencing acute and chronic grief, including pastoral ministries per course off ering. Topics explored complicated mourning . There will be an emphasis on could include: equipping and empowering volunteers, 38 ministry through family and congregational networks. life. Students will pay attention to ways of listening and 3 hours. the life of prayer. 2 hours.

PM 705 Tutorial in Pastoral Theology and Care SP 555 Unit Five: The Profession of Spiritual For students who wish to engage in advanced study in Direction specialized areas of pastoral theology and care. To be Students will be prepared to establish a ministry practice arranged with the professor. Prerequisite: PM 561. of spiritual direction as ﬁ tting to their context. This unit 3 hours. will focus on professional practices, organizations and ethical concerns as related to spiritual direction. 1 hour. Professor: Gary E. Strickland Professors Emeriti: Theodore M. Faszer, Ronald D. SP 556 Unit Six: Spiritual Direction Group Sisk Supervision The intent of this unit is to learn to pay attention to the interior life and the movement of the Spirit in one’s life as well as those in spiritual direction. Students will participate in as well as lead groups focused on creating space Spirituality for God. 3 hours. SP 501 Spiritual Formation and Vocation SP 560 Spiritual Disciplines Seminar The class will explore some of the classical Christian This seminar will explore the utilization of journaling, disciplines and seek to understand the rich insights on scripture, spiritual retreats, and family spirituality through the spiritual life oﬀ ered by devotional literature in church guided experiences, discussion, and reading, with the history. It is intended to help foster a deeper desire for a goal of developing an ongoing practice of personal spiri- disciplined life of private prayer and broader sensitivity tuality as a foundation for ministry. 3 hours. to the presence of God in the many dimensions of our individual, vocational and corporate lives. Students will Professor: Susan H. Reese participate in personal assessments which will help them understand more of who they are and potential vocational direction. 3 hours.

SP 505 Special Focus in Spiritual Formation This course will focus on one current issue in the area Supervised Ministry IS 501-506 Supervised/Integrated Studies I-VI of spiritual formation per course off ering. Areas of focus Integrated learning through an on-campus intensive that could include: the practice of prayer, vocation and fi lm, serves as a capstone to supervised ministry experiences. and more. 3 hours. Connections are made between the various disciplines and ministry moments. Each Integrated Studies intensive SP 551 Unit One: An Overview of Christian Formation focuses on a diff erent competency and includes plenary This unit will overview the history of Christian spirituality, and breakout sessions and vigorous case study discus- spiritual direction and spiritual formation. The student will sions. 3 hours. gain understanding of the human experience of God and the process of discernment through readings, refl ection SM 521 Clinical Pastoral Education (1/2 unit) and a retreat. Emphasis will be placed on the writing of These courses provide 1/2 unit of Clinical Pastoral the student’s autobiography. 3 hours. Education, totaling 240 hours of supervised learning. The student will engage in clinical practice in a hospital, SP 552 Unit Two: Spirituality and Personality parish, or agency setting; develop an individual contract Spirituality and personality are important aspects of the for learning; engage in a small group learning experience ministry of spiritual direction. Students will study how with peers; receive supervision; and do detailed reporting spirituality and personality inform each other and yet of relational contact. In addition to registration, the stu- cause resistance in the spiritual life. 1 hour. dent must complete an application process and screening interview before entering the course. This course SP 553 Unit Three: Disciplines of the Spiritual Life conforms to the standards of the Association for Clinical Spiritual Disciplines are life giving practices which remind Pastoral Education (ACPE) and the Canadian Associa- us of God’s immense love for us, encourage us to be tion for Pastoral Education (CAPE). 3 hours. who we are in God’s grace and prayerfully discern how we are to live for Christ in our spiritual journey. Students SM 526 Clinical Pastoral Education (1 unit) will experience prayer, Scripture reading, contemplative This course provides 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Educa- listening, and other classical spiritual disciplines. 2 hours. tion, totaling 400 hours of supervised learning. The course may be completed in Sioux Falls. However, the SP 554 Unit Four: The Ministry of Spiritual Direction Seminary cooperates with over 300 training centers ac- This unit is designed to explore, through interactive credited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Edu- study, refl ection, and application, some of the roots and cation (ACPE) in the United States and the Canadian practices of the discipline of spiritual direction. The Min- Association for Pastoral Education (CAPE) where this istry of Spiritual Direction is based on listening people to training is available. The student will engage in clinical 39 practice in a hospital, parish, or agency setting; develop TH 536 The Theology of Pastoral Care an individual contract for learning; engage in a small Students will be challenged to integrate theory and prac- group learning experience with peers; receive supervi- tice, theology and ministry, and the experience of faith sion; and do detailed reporting of relational contact. In with the complexities of living in a pluralistic society. The addition to registration, the student must complete an course will employ a seminar approach, with students application process and screening interview before en- taking responsibility for developing and leading specifi c tering the course. This course conforms to the standards seminars dealing with contemporary theological issues of the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) as they impact pastoral practice. 3 hours. and the Canadian Association for Pastoral Education (CAPE). 6 hours. TH 561 Worship Rhythms and Rites This course will explore dimensions of liturgical time and the sacraments. Areas to be examined include formation and theological themes of the Christian understanding of time, in particular the liturgical calendar with focus on the two principal cycles (Christmas and Easter) and other Theology signifi cant observances. The Christian practices of Bap- TH 501 God, Christ, and Humanity tism and Service of the Lord’s Table, their history as well A study of the major doctrines of the Christian faith: as theological, ethical, and pastoral dimensions of both biblical authority, God, humanity, and Jesus Christ. The rites will also be examined. 3 hours. course introduces the participant to the major issues in each of the above areas and assists the student in com- TH 566 Theology and Race ing to personal conclusions which are biblically based, An exploration of the theological questions raised by coherent, and defensible. 3 hours. issues of race relations, racial prejudice, and racism. His- torical antecedents to current discussion will be surveyed TH 502 Creation, the Spirit, and the Church as well as responses to issues of race by theologians A study of the continued activity of God in the world. writing from within contexts of various racial communi- Special attention is given to God’s activity in creation, the ties. 3 hours. nature and purpose of the church, the person and the work of the Holy Spirit, and God’s future for humanity. TH 576 Great Texts in Theology 3 hours. This course will provide an opportunity for students to study works that have been signifi cant in the fi eld of the- TH 503 Global Theology ology. Examples include, but are not limited to, Calvin’s With the center of Christianity shifting from the West to Institutes of the Christian Religion; F. D. E. Schleierm- the global South and East, this course examines aspects acher, The Christian Faith; works by P. T. Forsyth; Karl of theological refl ection that are happening in the major- Barth’s Epistle to the Romans; Reinhold Niebuhr, The ity world church today, noting that while the truths of the Nature and Destiny of Man; C. F. H. Henry, God, Revela- Christian faith are universal, new contexts bring new tion, and Authority (selections); works by Jurgen Molt- questions, new understandings, and new expressions mann; Stanley Grenz, The Named God and the Question with implications for theology. Students will have oppor- of Being; and N. T. Wright, The Resurrection of the Son tunity to study a particular aspect of global theology that of God. 2 or 3 hours. is appropriate for their ministry context. 3 hours. TH 601 Colloquium in Bible and Theology TH 505 Special Focus in Theology A colloquium on research methods and projects for stu- This course will focus on one current issue impacting dents and faculty involved in the M.A. (Bible and the area of Theology per course off ering. Areas of focus Theology). 2 hours. could include: theology and culture, Christian theology and contemporary media, the liturgical calendar, and TH 701 Advanced Research in Theology more. 3 hours. for Project/Thesis 3 hours. TH 521 Theology Seminar Intensive seminars focusing on a particular area TH 716 Project/Thesis in Theology of Christian doctrine: prolegomena, God, creation, 3 hours. anthropology,Christology, Holy Spirit, ecclesiology, or eschatology. 3 hours. Professor: Philip E. Thompson, Nathan L. Hitchcock

TH 526 Contemporary Theology A study of major theologians and theological movements from the nineteenth century to present, with special attention to Liberalism, Neo-orthodoxy, Liberation Theol- ogy, Feminist Theology, Process Theology, and Narrative Theology. 3 hours.

40 1985; M.Div., Denver Seminary, 1983; Psy.D., Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University, 1990 faculty and administration

LaNeil R. Bartell Oﬃ ce Manager faculty and administration

Faculty and Administration Nathan M. Helling Chief Financial Oﬃ cer and Vice Christopher M. Croghan President of Operations Director, Luther House of Study; Assistant Professor B.A., Augustana University, 2002; M.Div., Sioux Falls Seminary, 2010. B.A., Augustana University, 1991; M.Div. 1995 and Ph.D. 2007, Luther Seminary, 2007

Gregory J. Henson President

M.B.A., Benedictine University, Lisle, IL, 2012; B.S. William Jewell College, Liberty, MO, 2003 Shanda L. Stricherz Chief Creative Oﬃ cer and Vice President of Project and Strategic Gretchen L. Hartmann Design Assistant Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy; Counseling Program B.A., University of South Dakota, Director 2000 B.S., National American University, 2002; M.A. 2008 and D.Min. 2016, Sioux Falls Seminary

Larry W. Caldwell Chief Academic Oﬃ cer and Dean; Professor of Intercultural Studies and Bible Interpretation

B.A., Bethel College, 1977; M.Div., Douglas L. Anderson Bethel Theological Seminary, 1982; Director of Clinical Services; Professor of Counseling Th.M. 1985 and Ph.D. 1990, Fuller Theological Seminary Jennifer Helkenn B.A., Northwestern College, 1979; Assistant Professor of Counseling M.A.C.O., Sioux Falls Seminary, 41 B.A., Briar Cliﬀ College; M.A. and Ph.D., University of South Dakota

Chad A. Smith Steve Trefz Enrollment Advisor Director, Wesley House of Study; Kairos Affi liate Professor B.A., Moody Bible Institute; Steven D. Paulson M.Div., Sioux Falls, Seminary B.S., South Dakota State University, Visiting Professor of Lutheran 2002; M.Div. 2005 and D.Min. 2013, Theology Garrett-Evangelical Theological faculty and administration Seminary Th.D., Lutheran School of Theol- ogy, 1992; M.Th., Lutheran School of Theology, 1988; M.Div., Luther Seminary, 1984; B.A., St. Olaf College, 1980 Kairos Affi liate Professors John Baxter D.Min., M.Div., M.A., B.A. Sarah Stenson Co-Director, Luther House of Study; Shel Boese Kairos Affi liate Professor D.Min., M.Div., B.A. J.D., University of Minnesota Law School, 1992; M.Div., Sioux Falls Jeremy Bratcher Seminary, 2015; B.A., Luther Col- D.Min., M.Th., B.A. Brandi M. Pohlmeier lege, 1989 Kairos Advisor; Registrar Marcus Carlson D.Min., M.A., B.A.

Greg Dirnberger D.Min., M.Div., B.A.

Pam Edwards Ph.D., M.A., B.A.

Ken Ehrman D.Min., M.Div., B.A. Gary E. Strickland Paul A. Rainbow Professor of Pastoral Care Ted Faszer Professor of Bible Ed.D., M.M., M.R.E., B.S. B.A., Samford University, 1976; B.A., University of Minnesota, 1977; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Vic Gordon M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity Theological Seminary, 1979; D.Min., Ph.D., M.Div., A.B. School, 1980; Th.M., Harvard Divin- Princeton Theological Seminary, ity School, 1983; D.Phil., Oxford 2004 University, 1988 Gregg Hemmen D.Min., MACO., M.Div., B.A., A.A.

Heather J. Henson D.Min., M.Div., B.M.

Ian Hewitson Ph.D., M.A., B.A., A.A.

Terry Johnston Philip E. Thompson D.Min., M.Div., B.A. Professor of Systematic Theology and Christian Heritage Susan H. Reese Aaron Kilbourn Professor of Spiritual Formation B.A., Mars Hill College, 1986; Ph.D., M.Div., B.A., Cert. B.A., University of Sioux Falls, M.Div., Union Theological Seminary 1983; MACO, Sioux Falls in Virginia, 1990; Ph.D., Emory Jonathan LeMaster-Smith Seminary, 1993; Ed.D., University University, 1995 D.Phil., M.A., B.A. of South Dakota, 2001 42 faculty and administration and ChurchMusic Emeritus Professor ofEducationalMinistries Theodore M.Faszer Therapy Emeritus Professor ofMarriageand Family Del Donaldson Emeritus Faculty M.A., B.A. Krista Wisener M.Div., B.A. Phil Wiseman Ph.D., M.Phil.,M.A.,B.A. David Williams MAED, B.A.,pursuingDWS Kenneth Wallace Jr. Ph.D., M.Div., B.A. Steve Turnbull Ph.D., D.Min.,M.Div., B.A. Mark Teasdale Ph.D., M.T.S., M.S. Rene Schreiner D.Phil., M.Th.,B.A. Lallene Rector Ph.D., M.Div., B.A. David Penn MAGL Paul Pankratz M.Th., M.A.,B.A. Andrew Pack Ph.D., D.Min.,M.Div., B.S. Emmanuel Naweji MABT, A.A., pursuingDMin Jordan MinnichKjesbo Ph.D., M.Div., M.A.,B.A. Jeff M.Div., B.S.B.A. John Madvig D.Min., M.Div., B.S. Okitakoyi “Michel”Lundula M.A., B.S.,doctoralstudent David Luick M.Div., B.A. Rob Loane McDonald Richard F. Houts Testament Emeritus Distinguished ProfessorofOld J. GordonHarris Services, SiouxFalls,SD Therapist, SiouxFallsPsychological Licensed MarriageandFamily Counseling Jessica Kaiser Health, SiouxFalls,SD Certifi ed ACPE Supervisor, Avera Clinical PastoralEducation Peter Holland SD President, GreatLife,SiouxFalls Languages Donn Hill Falls, SD Lake ConferenceCenter, Sioux Director of Youth Ministries,Green Pastoral Ministries,Communication D.Min. Heather Henson Learning, SiouxFalls,SD Director ofCourses,Select Spiritual Direction Jodi Hanson Health, SiouxFalls,SD Avera Supervisor, ACPE Certified Clinical PastoralEducation BCC, LMFT Steven Corum Services, SiouxFalls,SD Therapist, SiouxFallsPsychological Licensed MarriageandFamily Marriage andFamilyTherapy Kimberly Belben Adjunct Faculty Ronald D.Sisk Homiletics Emeritus Distinguished Professorof L. HughLitchfi Emeritus Professor ofChurch Administration Christian MinistryEmeritus Professor ofHomileticsand , B.A.,M.A. , B.A.,M.A. , B.A.,M.A.,D.Min. , A.B., M.Div., D.Min., , B.S.,M.Div. eld 43 , B.M.,M.Div.,

, B.S,M.A.

logical Services,SiouxFalls,SD Mental Health,SiouxFallsPsycho- Licensed ProfessionalCounselor- Counseling Kristi Miller SD Psychological Services,SiouxFalls, Licensed Psychologist,SiouxFalls Counseling Amy Marschall Sioux Falls,SD Studies, UniversityofSiouxFalls, Dean ofChapel/InstructorReligious Evangelism Dennis Thum Chapel, SiouxFalls,SD Formation, CalvaryEpiscopal Canon ofLifelongChristian Spiritual Direction Christina O’Hara , B.S.,M.S. , B.A.,M.Div. , B.A.,M.A.,Psy.D. , B.A.,M.Div., sioux falls seminary 2100 S. Summit Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57105 I 800.440.6227 I [email protected] I sfseminary.edu