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Archived 2016/2017 Divinity School Catalog Catalog 2016/2017 School Archived Divinity The Divinity School Catalog 2016/2017 School Archived Divinity The Divinity School Catalog Catalog Vanderbilt 2016/2017University 2016/2017 School Archived Divinity Containing general information and courses of study for the 2016/2017 session corrected to 30 June 2016 Nashville Catalog 2016/2017 The university reserves the right, through its established procedures, to modify the requirements for admission and graduation and to change other rules, regulations, and provisions, including those stated in this catalog andSchool other publications, and to refuse admission to any student, or to require the with- drawal of a student if it is determined to be in the interest of the student or the university. All students, full- or part-time, who are enrolled in Vanderbilt courses are subject to the same policies. Policies concerning noncurricular matters and concerning withdrawal for medical or emotional reasons can be found in the Student Handbook, which is on the Vanderbilt website at vanderbilt.edu/student_handbook. Archived NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT In compliance with federal law, including the Divinityprovisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Executive Order 11246, the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, as amended, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, Vanderbilt University does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of their race, sex, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service, or genetic information in its administration of educational policies, programs, or activities; admissions policies; scholarship and loan programs; athletic or other university-administered programs; or employment. In addition, the university does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression consistent with the university’s nondiscrimination policy. Inquiries or complaints should be directed to the Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Disability Services Department, Baker Building, PMB 401809, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240-1809. Telephone (615) 322-4705 (V/TDD); FAX (615) 343-4969. Vanderbilt®, Vanderbilt University®, V Oak Leaf Design®, Star V Design® and Anchor Down® are trademarks of The Vanderbilt University. © 2016 Vanderbilt University. All rights reserved. Produced by Vanderbilt University Creative Services. Printed in the United States of America Contents Calendar 6 Theological Education in a University Setting 7 The Divinity School Community 13 Life at Vanderbilt 16 Academic Programs 23 The M.Div. Degree 23 The M.T.S. Degree 25 Dual Degree Programs 25 Certificate Programs 29 The M.A. and Ph.D. Degrees 30 Academic Regulations 31 Admission 34 Financial Information 37 Honors and Awards Catalog 42 Courses 43 Board of Trust and University Administration 2016/2017 64 Divinity School Administration 66 Faculty School 66 Archived Divinity Divinity School Calendar 2016/2017 FALL SEMESTER 2016 Orientation and registration for new students/Tuesday, August 16–Tuesday, August 23 Classes begin/Wednesday, August 24 Convocation/Friday, August 26 Last day to add a course; last day for late registration/Wednesday, August 31 Last day to change from “graded” to “audit” and from “graded” to “pass/fail” status/Tuesday, September 7 Cole Lectures/Thursday, October 6–Friday, October 7 Fall Break/Thursday, October 13–Friday, October 14 Homecoming & Reunion/Friday, October 20–Saturday, October 22 Advising for students/Monday, October 24–Friday, October 28 Spring semester registration/Monday, October 31–Friday, November 18 The Howard Harrod Lecture/Thursday, November 10 Thanksgiving holidays/Saturday, November 19–Sunday, November 27 Classes conclude/Thursday, December 8 Reading day/Friday, December 9 Examinations/Monday, December 12–Saturday, December 17 Graduation date for December graduates/Saturday, December 17 Deadline for submission of 2015 fall semester grades/Monday, December 19, 11:59 p.m. CST Winter Holidays/Saturday, December 17–Sunday, January 8, 2017 SPRING SEMESTER 2017 Classes begin/Monday, January 9 The Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday/Monday, January 16, no classes in the Divinity School Last day to add a course; last day for late registration/Tuesday, January 17 Last day to change from “graded” to “audit” and from “graded” to “pass/fail” status/Friday, January 20 Spring holidays/Saturday, March 4–Sunday, March 12 Advising for students/Monday, April 3–Friday, April 7 May session, summer terms, and fall semester registration/Monday, April 10–Friday, AprilCatalog 28 Good Friday/Friday, April 14, no classes in the Divinity School Classes conclude/Monday, April 24 Reading days/Tuesday, April 25–Wednesday, April 26 Examinations/Thursday, April 27 –Thursday, May 4 2016/2017 Deadline for submission of 2017 spring semester grades/Saturday, May 6, 11:59 p.m. CDT Commencement/Friday, May 12 School Archived Divinity Divinity School / Theological Education in a University Setting 7 Theological Education in a University Setting ANDERBILT University was founded in 1873 as an insti- widespread in our society. Positively, this includes a com- tution of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. When mitment to take full account of the contributions of African classes began in 1875, the Biblical Department was one of Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, and Native Vfour schools in the university, the others being an undergradu- Americans. It requires the appointment of faculty members ate college (the Academic Department) and the schools of law and the recruitment of students from these groups and and medicine. Wesley Hall, a five-story structure providing adequate provision for their support. The school recognizes a classrooms, offices, a library, dining facilities, and residences special connection with the contributions of the black church for students and faculty, opened in 1881. As a result of a court to church and society and a commitment to further these case in 1914, which settled a dispute between the MECS and the contributions. university over the church’s involvement in university deci- The school is committed to opposing the sexism that has sion making, the church withdrew its support. The following characterized much of the history of the church and Western year, the Biblical Department became the Vanderbilt School of culture and is still present in our society. This commitment Religion, continuing as an interdenominational school, with entails the conviction that women have a larger place in the its curriculum broadened to indicate an increasing ecumenical ministry and in teaching than they now enjoy. It requires consciousness. In 1956, the name was changed to the Divinity appointment of women to the faculty, enrollment of a larger School, in keeping with the national pattern for university- number of women students in all programs, and concerted related theological institutions. The Graduate School of Theol- effort to eliminate all forms of discrimination in attitudes, ogy of Oberlin College merged with the Divinity School in 1966, practices, and language. The school regards the use of inclusive an event acknowledged in naming the present building (which language as an expression of its opposition to gender-based opened in 1960) the Oberlin Quadrangle. Since 1960, several prejudice. transformations, both cultural and religious, have reshaped the The school is committed to confronting the homophobia school in significant ways, and these are reflected in the state- that prevails throughout much of the church and society. ment of “Commitments” that follows. We recognize the rights of lesbians and gay men within the religious community and the need for the eradication of civil Purposes discriminationCatalog based on sexual orientation. This commitment In a global and multi-religious world, the Divinity School involves the exploration in the curriculum of lesbian and gay seeks to fulfill the following objectives: to engage in theological concerns as well as affirmation and support of gay and lesbian inquiry; to help persons prepare for the practice of Christian2016/2017 people within our community. ministry and public leadership; to encourage personal and The school is committed to a program of theological spiritual formation; to prepare agents of social justice; and to education that is open to and takes account of the religious educate future scholars and teachers, locally and globally. pluralism in our world. It seeks to familiarize students with Degree programs enable students, with the aid of facultySchool interreligious dialogue and the diverse manifestations of advisers, to plan a course of study in light of their talents, Christianity throughout the world, recognizing that to know interests, and professional objectives. Resources of the uni- one’s own tradition one must know and participate in others versity and affiliated institutions offer rich opportunities for as well. This commitment entails the appointment to the fac- students to secure additional knowledge and skills in prepara- ulty of scholars in other religious traditions and from diverse tion for their vocations. branches of Christianity, as well as the provision of resources Archived for students to study in global contexts. Commitments The school acknowledges
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