2016-2017 Academic Catalog

SOUTHERN SEMINARY

Table of Contents

About Southern...... 8 Abstract of Principles...... 8 The Baptist Faith and Message...... 9 Mission...... 14 Accreditation...... 14 Denominational Affiliation...... 15 Historical Sketch...... 15 Academic Programs...... 16

Admissions ...... 20 Admission Requirements by Degree Programs...... 20 Admissions Acceptance Categories ...... 23 Admission Deadlines...... 26

Financial Aid...... 27 Southern Seminary Scholarships and Grants...... 27 Other Assistance from Southern Seminary...... 28 Tuition Assistance from Other Sources...... 28

Campus Life...... 29 Student Life...... 29 Center for Student Success...... 29 The Bevin Center for Missions Mobilization...... 30 Campus Facilities...... 30 Housing...... 32 Employment ...... 32

Academic Information...... 34 Registering and Payment for Classes...... 34 Student Status...... 36 Grades...... 37 Policies...... 38 Fees and Charges...... 40

School of Theology...... 43 Faculty...... 43 Introduction...... 53 Policies for Master’s Level Programs...... 53 Master’s Level Program Descriptions and Requirements...... 53 Policies for Doctor of Ministry Programs...... 65 Doctor of Ministry Program Descriptions and Requirements...... 66 Policies for Research Doctoral Programs...... 69 Research Doctoral Program Descriptions and Requirements...... 69 Doctor of Philosophy Program...... 70

i Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry...... 72 Faculty...... 72 Introduction...... 78 Policies for Master’s Level Programs...... 78 Master’s Level Program Descriptions and Requirements...... 81 Policies for Doctor of Educational Ministry Programs...... 106 Doctor of Educational Ministry Program Descriptions and Requirements...... 107 Policies for Doctor of Ministry Programs...... 109 Doctor of Ministry Program Descriptions and Requirements...... 110 Policies for Research Doctoral Studies...... 113 Research Doctoral Program Descriptions and Requirements...... 113 Policies for Doctor of Missiology Program...... 113 Doctor of Missiology Program Descriptions and Requirements...... 114

Curriculum—Course Descriptions...... 118 Professional Studies...... 118 Doctoral Studies...... 118

Directory...... 158 Board of Trustees...... 158 Offices...... 159 Faculty...... 160 Academic Calendar...... 163 Campus Map...... 164

Index...... 167

The catalog is prepared by the Office of Academic Administration. The information in this catalog applies to the academic year 2016-2017 only. Southern Seminary reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to review, modify, amend, alter, rescind, abolish, or delete any provision of this catalog or of any other catalogs, policies, publications, or statements of the seminary. This right includes, without limitation, admission or graduation standards, degree requirements, and accreditation of academic programs. This catalog is not a contract, real or implied; it is for informational purposes only. The most current version online is always operative.

ii Mission

Under the lordship of Jesus Christ, the mission of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is to be totally committed to the Bible as the Word of God, to the Great Commission as our mandate, and to be a servant of the churches of the Southern Baptist Convention by training, educating, and preparing ministers of the gospel for more faithful service.

SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Seminary Administration | page 1 heological education is serious business. The task of training, educating, and preparing ministers of the gospel is an incredible stewardship invested in Southern Seminary by the churches. Without apology, we serve the church of the Lord Jesus Christ Tand aim to fulfill this purpose so that generations to come will have an even more faithful and effective ministry. Only God can make a minister. That fundamental fact frames our responsibility; for humility necessitates our understanding that Southern Seminary does not make ministers. Nevertheless, God makes ministers through the crucible of learning, study, prayer, and experience. Southern Seminary combines all of these elements in a comprehensive program of theological education that combines unquestioned academic excellence with practical application. You should know that Southern Seminary is unfailingly serious about theological education that is genuinely theological. We are a confessional institution that stands without compromise upon the faith once for all delivered to the saints. The absolute truthfulness and authority of the Word of God are foundational to our programs of study, and you can be certain that theological faithfulness and doctrinal integrity are hallmarks of a Southern Seminary education. This institution is more than 150 years old. Over the past 15 decades, many fads and movements have come and gone; but the steady determination to educate ministers of the gospel remains our central focus. Southern Seminary stands as a servant institution to the church of the Lord Jesus Christ, and our eyes are on the mission fields of the world and the frontlines of ministry all around the globe. Southern Seminary’s faculty is unparalleled in the evangelical world. Here you will find consecrated Christian scholars whose commitment to the gospel, to the church, and to the Lord Jesus Christ is translated into their love for students and the task of teaching. Our ambition is to shape the minister in every dimension—heart, soul, mind, and the application of all ministry in the spirit of Christ. To that end, we offer comprehensive academic degrees ranging from baccalaureate to doctoral programs. Standing at the center of every aspect of the curriculum is a steadfast commitment to biblical truth, to excellence in ministry, and to the honorable service to the church of our Lord Jesus Christ. The schools of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary share this common vision, this glorious task, and this priceless stewardship. Our institutional motto says it all—“For the truth, for the church, for the world, for the glory of God.” The glory of God is the beginning and end of all things, and ultimately our prayer is that God is glorified in all we do, in all we teach, and in all those who graduate from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. President

page 2 SOUTHERN | SEMINARYSeminary CATALOGAdministration | 2016-2017 Mohler also serves as the Joseph Emerson Brown Office of the President Professor of Christian Theology at Southern Seminary. R. Albert Mohler, Jr. His writings have been published throughout the United President of The Southern Baptist States and Europe. In addition to contributing to a Theological Seminary; Joseph number of collected volumes, he has authored of several Emerson Brown Professor of Christian books, including Culture Shift: Engaging Current Issues Theology (1993) with Timeless Truth (Multnomah), Desire & Deceit: The Real Cost of the New Sexual Tolerance (Multnomah), B.A., Samford University; M.Div., Atheism Remix: A Christian Confronts the New Atheists Ph.D., The Southern Baptist (Crossway), He Is Not Silent: Preaching in a Postmodern Theological Seminary World (Moody), The Disappearance of God: Dangerous Beliefs in the New Spiritual Openness (Multnomah), R. Albert Mohler, Jr., serves as president of The Southern Conviction To Lead (Bethany House), Words From the Baptist Theological Seminary—the flagship school of Fire: Hearing the Voice of God in the Ten Commandments the Southern Baptist Convention and one of the largest (Moody), and We Cannot Be Silent: Speaking Truth to a seminaries in the world. Culture Redefining Sex, Marriage, and the Very Meaning Mohler has been recognized as a leader among of Right and Wrong (Thomas Nelson). From 1985 to American evangelicals by such influential publications as 1993, he served as associate editor of Preaching, a journal Time and Christianity Today. In fact, Time.com called him for evangelical preachers, and he is currently editor-in- the “reigning intellectual of the evangelical movement in chief of The Southern Baptist Journal of Theology. the U.S.” A leader within the Southern Baptist Convention, In addition to his presidential duties, Mohler hosts Mohler has served in several offices including a term as two programs: The Briefing, a daily analysis of news chairman of the SBC Committee on Resolutions, which is and events from a Christian worldview, and Thinking in responsible for the denomination’s official statements on Public, a series of conversations with the today’s leading moral and doctrinal issues. He also served on the seven- thinkers. He also writes a popular blog and a regular person Program and Structure Study Committee, which commentary on moral, cultural, and theological issues. recommended the 1995 restructuring of the nation’s All of these can be accessed through Mohler’s website, largest Protestant denomination. In 2000, Mohler served www.AlbertMohler.com. Called “an articulate voice on a blue-ribbon panel that made recommendations to the for conservative Christianity at large” by The Chicago Southern Baptist Convention for revisions to the Baptist Tribune, Mohler’s mission is to address contemporary Faith and Message, the statement of faith most widely issues from a consistent and explicit Christian worldview. held among Southern Baptists. Most recently, he served Widely sought as a columnist and commentator, on the Great Commission Task Force, a denominational Mohler has been quoted in the nation’s leading committee that studied the effectiveness of SBC efforts newspapers, including The New York Times, The Wall to fulfill the Great Commission. He currently serves as Street Journal, USA Today, The Washington Post, The chairman of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Council of Atlanta Journal/Constitution, and The Dallas Morning Seminary Presidents. News. He has also appeared on such national news Mohler has presented lectures or addresses at programs as CNN’s “Larry King Live,” NBC’s “Today institutions including Columbia University, the University Show” and “Dateline NBC,” ABC’s “Good Morning of Virginia, Wheaton College, Samford University, Trinity America,” “The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer” on PBS, Evangelical Divinity School, the University of Richmond, MSNBC’s “Scarborough Country,” and Fox’s “The Mercer University, Cedarville University, Beeson Divinity O’Reilly Factor.” School, Reformed Theological Seminary, The Master’s Mohler is a theologian and an ordained minister, Seminary, Geneva College, Biola University, Covenant having served as pastor and staff minister of several Theological Seminary, The Cumberland School of Law, Southern Baptist churches. He came to the presidency The Regent University School of Law, Grove City College, of Southern Seminary in 1993 from service as editor Vanderbilt University, and the historic Chautauqua of The Christian Index, the oldest of the state papers Institution, among many others. serving the Southern Baptist Convention. Mohler is listed in Who’s Who in America and other A native of Lakeland, Florida, Mohler was a faculty scholar biographical reference works and has served on the at Florida Atlantic University before receiving his Bachelor boards of several organizations including Focus on of Arts degree from Samford University in Birmingham, the Family. He is a member of the Council for Biblical Alabama. He holds a Master of Divinity degree and the Manhood and Womanhood and serves as a council Doctor of Philosophy (in systematic and historical theology) member for The Gospel Coalition. from Southern Seminary. He has pursued additional study at He is married to Mary, and they have two children: Katie the St. Meinrad School of Theology and has done research and Christopher. at Oxford University (England).

SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Seminary Administration | page 3 Academic Administration Matthew J. Hall Dean of Boyce College; Assistant Senior Vice President Professor of Church History (2016) Randy L. Stinson B.A., Grove City College; M.Div., Th.M., Senior Vice President for Academic The Southern Baptist Theological Administration and Provost; Basil Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Manly Jr. Professor of Leadership and Kentucky Family Ministry (2006)

B.A., University of South Florida; In June 2016, Hall was appointed as dean of Boyce M.Div., Southeastern Baptist College. Hall previously served as vice president for Theological Seminary; Th.M., academic services at Southern Seminary since 2013, Ph.D., The Southern Baptist directing Southern Seminary’s enrollment, library, and Theological Seminary assessment initiatives. He taught adjunctively at the seminary and Boyce College for six years prior to his Stinson is a recognized authority on the subject of appointment as assistant professor of church history biblical manhood and womanhood and has served as a in 2016. His previous service at the seminary includes senior pastor as well as other church staff positions. He serving as chief of staff in the Office of the President. is the co-author of Field Guide for Biblical Manhood and He has been a member of Southern’s Executive Cabinet co-editor of Trained in the Fear of God: Family Ministry since 2009. His academic and research interests focus in Theological, Historical, and Practical Perspective. In on the intersection of theology and culture in American addition, Stinson serves as the Senior Fellow for The religion, and he regularly teaches courses in church Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood. He and history, American history, and American government at his wife, Danna, have been married since 1991 and have the graduate and undergraduate level. He is co-editor eight children: Gunnar, Georgia, Fisher, Eden, Payton, of Essential Evangelicalism: The Enduring Legacy of Brewer, Spencer, and Willa. Carl F.H. Henry (Crossway, 2015). He has contributed chapters to several volumes and has written articles for a range of popular outlets as well as scholarly journals. Deans Hall is active in denominational life and has served Adam W. Greenway two terms on the SBC Resolutions Committee and is Dean of the Billy Graham School of a research fellow with the Ethics & Religious Liberty Missions, Evangelism and Ministry; Commission. Vice President for Academic Services; William Walker Brookes Associate Professor of Evangelism and Jeremy P. Pierre Apologetics (2007) Dean of Students; Associate Professor of Biblical Counseling (2011) B.A., Samford University; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological B.A., Cedarville University; M.A., Seminary; M.N.A., University of Notre Cleveland State University; M.Div., Dame; Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Theological Seminary

In addition to his ministry at Southern Seminary,

Greenway has served as pastor and/or interim pastor Pierre serves as dean of Students and directs the Ph.D. of churches in Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Texas, and program in Biblical Counseling. Pierre is author of The Florida. Active in denominational life and leadership, Dynamic Heart in Daily Life: Connecting Christ to Human he currently serves as vice chairman of the Committee Experience (New Growth Press, 2016) and co-author on Nominations of the Southern Baptist Convention, of The Pastor and Counseling (Crossway, 2015). He has and is a former trustee and chairman of the Board of contributed to various books, including Christ-Centered LifeWay Christian Resources. Greenway is also a past Biblical Counseling and Scripture and Counseling. His president of the Kentucky Baptist Convention. He is writing has been featured in Tabletalk magazine, Baptist a member of the Evangelical Theological Society, the Press, and The Gospel Coalition. He currently serves as Evangelical Philosophical Society, and is a past president a pastor at Clifton Baptist Church and speaks at various of the Southern Baptist Professors of Evangelism engagements in the U.S. and overseas. He serves on the Fellowship. Greenway is accredited as a Professional board of directors for the Biblical Counseling Coalition. Registered Parliamentarian, and serves both the KBC He is also a certified member of the Association of as its parliamentarian and the SBC as an assistant Certified Biblical Counselors. He and his wife, Sarah, parliamentarian. He is co-editor of Evangelicals Engaging raise their five children in Louisville, Kentucky. Emergent and The Great Commission Resurgence, and has contributed articles to various books and journals. page 4 SOUTHERN | SEMINARYSeminary CATALOGAdministration | 2016-2017 Gregory A. Wills Associate Vice Presidents Dean of the School of Theology; David T. Porter Professor of Church C. Berry Driver Jr. History (1997); Director of the Center Associate Vice President for Academic for the Study of the Southern Baptist Resources; Seminary Librarian; Convention Professor of Church History (2014)

B.S., Th.M., Duke University; M.Div., B.A., University of Alabama; M.Div.; Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; Southwestern Baptist Theological Ph.D., Emory University Seminary; M.S.L.S., University of Kentucky; Ph.D., Mid-America Baptist Wills has served as dean of the School of Theology since Theological Seminary 2013 and as professor of church history since 1997. He was the archives and special collections librarian from Driver is the associate vice president for Academic 1994. He is author of Democratic Religion: Freedom, Resources, seminary librarian at the James P. Boyce Authority, and Church Discipline in the Baptist South, Centennial Library, and professor of church history at 1785-1900 and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Southern Seminary. He is originally from Montgomery, 1859-2009. Alabama, and is married to Kathy Driver. They have three children: Jeremiah, Charis, and Daniel. He was licensed and ordained at First Baptist Church, Selma, Alabama, Vice Presidents and has held pastorates in Alabama, Tennessee, and Adam W. Greenway New York. He has also held teaching and administrative Vice President for Academic Services; positions at Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary Dean of the Billy Graham School of (1990-1996), and Southwestern Baptist Theological Missions, Evangelism and Ministry; Seminary (1996-2013). He has been a member of the William Walker Brookes Associate American Library Association since 1990. Professor of Evangelism and Apologetics (2007) Joseph C. Harrod B.A., Samford University; M.Div., Associate Vice President for Southwestern Baptist Theological Institutional Effectiveness; Assistant Seminary; M.N.A., University of Notre Professor of Biblical Spirituality (2016) Dame; Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary A.A.S., ITT Technical Institute; B.A., Boyce College; M.Div., Ph.D., The In addition to his ministry at Southern Seminary, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Greenway has served as pastor and/or interim pastor of churches in Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Texas, and Florida. Active in denominational life and leadership, he currently serves as vice chairman of the Committee Harrod has served as Southern Seminary's accreditation on Nominations of the Southern Baptist Convention, liaison since 2008. Prior to serving in this role, he worked and is a former trustee and chairman of the Board of for 12 years in the Information Technology industry. A LifeWay Christian Resources. Greenway is also a past native of Louisville, he has been an interim youth minister, president of the Kentucky Baptist Convention. He is Sunday school teacher, and deacon in several churches a member of the Evangelical Theological Society, the in the city. Harrod teaches courses in the area of biblical Evangelical Philosophical Society, and is a past president spirituality and is a Fellow of the Andrew Fuller Center of the Southern Baptist Professors of Evangelism for Baptist Studies and a member of the Evangelical Fellowship. Greenway is accredited as a Professional Theological Society. He has been married to Tracy for 14 Registered Parliamentarian, and serves both the KBC years and they have three sons. as its parliamentarian and the SBC as an assistant parliamentarian. He is co-editor of Evangelicals Engaging Emergent and The Great Commission Resurgence, and has contributed articles to various books and journals.

SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Seminary Administration | page 5 Timothy Paul Jones and Kentucky. He is the co-author of Transformission: Associate Vice President for the Global Making Disciples through Short-term Missions and has Campus; C. Edwin Gheens Professor contributed to books such as Christian Formation: of Christian Family Ministry (2007); Integrating Theology and Human Development; Editor, The Journal of Discipleship Perspectives on Your Child’s Education: Four Views; and Family Ministry Trained in the Fear of God: Family Ministry in Theological, Historical, and Practical Perspective; and Mapping Out B.A., Manhattan Christian College; Curriculum in Your Church. He is currently working on M.Div., Midwestern Baptist Theological a new book entitled The God Who Goes Before You: A Seminary; Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Biblical Theology of Leadership. Wilder has been married Theological Seminary since 1994 and has three daughters.

Jones oversees the Global Campus and teaches in Institutional Administration the areas of family ministry and apologetics. Before coming to Southern, he led churches in Missouri and Senior Vice President Oklahoma as pastor and associate pastor. Jones has received the Scholastic Recognition Award and has Dan S. Dumas authored or contributed to more than a dozen books, Senior Vice President for Institutional including Conspiracies and the Cross; Perspectives on Administration; Professor of Christian Family Ministry; and, Christian History Made Easy. In Ministry and Leadership (2013); 2010, Christian Retailing magazine selected Christian Executive Director, The Center for History Made Easy as the book of the year in the field Christian Preaching of Christian education. He is married to Rayann and they have three daughters. The Jones family serves in B.A., Criswell College; M.Div., The children’s ministry at Sojourn Community Church. Master’s Seminary

Dumas became the senior vice president for Institutional Matthew R. Minier Administration at Southern Seminary in October 2007. Associate Vice President for At Grace Community Church in California he was Enrollment Management an executive pastor for four years and pastor of the Cornerstone Fellowship Group for five years. Also, Dumas B.A., Cedarville University; M.P.A., has served as college and singles pastor at the Westside Cleveland State University Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida; at Cottage Hill Baptist Church in Mobile, Alabama; and at Victory Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas. Previously, he served on staff at the historic First Baptist Church of Dallas. Dumas is a veteran of the United States Navy.

As associate vice president for Enrollment Management, Minier oversees the seminary’s strategic initiatives Vice Presidents in recruitment, retention, and student services. He Pete Bargas previously served for 5 years as the seminary’s director Vice President for Hospitality of the Center for Student Success, and he held a variety Services of student services roles at Cedarville University prior to working at Southern. Minier is also a deacon and B.A., The Master's College; J.D., community group leader at Sojourn Community Church. Trinity Law School He and his wife, Steph, have two daughters.

Michael S. Wilder Associate Vice President for Doctoral Bargas joined Southern after serving as associate Studies; J. M. Frost Associate dean of Student Life at The Master’s College in Santa Professor of Leadership and Clarita, California, for more than a decade, where he Discipleship (2006) also earned his B.A. in 2005. He has also worked as a youth pastor and financial advisor, and earned his Juris B.B.A., Clayton State College; M.Div., Doctor (J.D.) law degree from Trinity Law School in New Orleans Baptist Theological Santa Ana, California. He enjoys sports, fountain pens, Seminary; Ph.D., The Southern Baptist playing the banjo, and hosting others with his wife, Theological Seminary Lauren.

Wilder has more than 15 years of church-based ministry experience serving as a pastor in churches in Georgia page 6 SOUTHERN | SEMINARYSeminary CATALOGAdministration | 2016-2017 Jason Heath of Administrative Support Services, and duplicating Vice President for Campus Technology machine operator. Prior to serving at Southern Seminary, Vincent served as assistant warehouse manager at B.S., Indiana University Southeast EVCO, Inc., in Birmingham, Alabama.

Stephen O. Watters Vice President for Communications

B.A., Lee University; M.A., Regent

University; M.A. (in progress), The Heath previously served as the director of Information Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Technology for the College of Business at the University of Louisville. His background was in the field of software engineering, working on contracts for various defense and intelligence agencies, as well as business systems

in both the private sector and higher education. He and From 1997–2010, Watters served at Focus on the Family, his wife, Johanna, were members of the core group the Colorado Springs, Colorado, based ministry founded that started Sojourn Community Church, and they were by James Dobson, as a policy analyst, a project manager, most recently part of launching the Sojourn campus in and then director of marriage and family formation. New Albany. Within Sojourn, Heath and his wife serve as He and his wife, Candice, created Boundless (www. deacons of Group Life as Community Group Coaches. boundless.org) as a Web outreach to young adults for They have a daughter, Beatrice, and a son, Simon. Focus on the Family. They have been married for 18 years and have four kids. R. Craig Parker Vice President for Institutional Advancement

B.A., Vanderbilt University; M.B.A., Murray State University

Parker joined the Southern staff following many years of service in churches in the Memphis, Tennessee area. He served 15 years as church administrator at Bellevue Baptist Church, and held similar positions at Germantown Baptist Church and Highpoint Church. Prior to his tenure in the local church, Parker worked in the insurance industry at Blue Cross Blue Shield in Memphis. He has also served the SBC as a trustee of Guidestone Financial Resources.

D. Andrew Vincent Vice President for Operations

B.A., Samford University; M.B.A., University of Louisville

Vincent began his tenure with The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1991. He became vice president for Operations in 2009, a position making him responsible for the strategic oversight of auxiliary business units and facilities management. His prior positions with Southern Seminary have included associate vice president for Auxiliary Enterprises, director of Auxiliary Enterprises, director/manager

SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Seminary Administration | page 7 About Southern

Statement of Beliefs • Mission • Accreditation • Denominational Affiliation • Historical Sketch • Academic Programs “Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, is the divinely appointed mediator between God and man.”

from sin; but, through the temptation of Satan, he Abstract of Principles transgressed the command of God, and fell from his When the original charter of The Southern Baptist original holiness and righteousness; whereby his posterity Theological Seminary was adopted in 1858, it contained inherit a nature corrupt and wholly opposed to God and the following statement which continues as a part of the His law, are under condemnation, and as soon as they are “fundamental laws.” capable of moral action, become actual transgressors. Every professor of the institution shall be a member of a regular Baptist church; and all persons accepting VII. The Mediator professorships in this seminary shall be considered, by Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, is the divinely such acceptance, as engaging to teach in accordance appointed mediator between God and man. Having taken with, and not contrary to, the Abstract of Principles upon Himself human nature, yet without sin, He perfectly hereinafter laid down, a departure from which principles fulfilled the law; suffered and died upon the cross for on his part shall be considered grounds for his resignation the salvation of sinners. He was buried, and rose again or removal by the Trustees, to wit: the third day, and ascended to His Father, at whose right hand He ever liveth to make intercession for His people. I. The Scriptures He is the only Mediator, the Prophet, Priest and King of the Church, and Sovereign of the Universe. The Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments were given by inspiration of God, and are the only sufficient, certain and authoritative rule of all saving knowledge, faith and VIII. Regeneration obedience. Regeneration is a change of heart, wrought by the Holy Spirit, who quickeneth the dead in trespasses and II. God sins enlightening their minds spiritually and savingly to understand the Word of God, and renewing their whole There is but one God, the Maker, Preserver and Ruler of nature, so that they love and practice holiness. It is a work all things, having in and of Himself, all perfections, and of God’s free and special grace alone. being infinite in them all; and to Him all creatures owe the highest love, reverence and obedience. IX. Repentance III. The Trinity Repentance is an evangelical grace, wherein a person being by the Holy Spirit, made sensible of the manifold God is revealed to us as Father, Son and Holy Spirit each evil of his sin, humbleth himself for it, with godly sorrow, with distinct personal attributes, but without division of detestation of it, and self-abhorrence, with a purpose and nature, essence or being. endeavor to walk before God so as to please Him in all things. IV. Providence God from eternity, decrees or permits all things that come to pass, and perpetually upholds, directs and governs all X. Faith Saving faith is the belief, on God’s authority, of creatures and all events; yet so as not in any wise to be whatsoever is revealed in His Word concerning Christ; the author or approver of sin nor to destroy the free will accepting and resting upon Him alone for justification and and responsibility of intelligent creatures. eternal life. It is wrought in the heart by the Holy Spirit, and is accompanied by all other saving graces, and leads V. Election to a life of holiness. Election is God’s eternal choice of some persons unto everlasting life—not because of foreseen merit in them, but of His mere mercy in Christ—in consequence of which XI. Justification Justification is God’s gracious and full acquittal of sinners, choice they are called, justified and glorified. who believe in Christ, from all sin, through the satisfaction that Christ has made; not for anything wrought in them VI. The Fall of Man or done by them; but on account of the obedience and God originally created Man in His own image, and free satisfaction of Christ, they receiving and resting on Him and His righteousness by faith. page 8 SOUTHERN | SEMINARY About CATALOG Southern | 2016-2017 XII. Sanctification XVIII. Liberty of Conscience Those who have been regenerated are also sanctified by God alone is Lord of the conscience; and He hath left God’s word and Spirit dwelling in them. This sanctification it free from the doctrines and commandments of men, is progressive through the supply of Divine strength, which are in anything contrary to His word, or not which all saints seek to obtain, pressing after a heavenly contained in it. Civil magistrates being ordained of God, life in cordial obedience to all Christ’s commands. subjection in all lawful things commanded by them ought to be yielded by us in the Lord, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. XIII. Perseverance of the Saints Those whom God hath accepted in the Beloved, and sanctified by His Spirit, will never totally nor finally fall XIX. The Resurrection away from the state of grace, but shall certainly persevere The bodies of men after death return to dust, but their to the end; and though they may fall through neglect spirits return immediately to God—the righteous to rest and temptation, into sin, whereby they grieve the Spirit, with Him; the wicked, to be reserved under darkness to impair their graces and comforts, bring reproach on the the judgment. At the last day, the bodies of all the dead, Church, and temporal judgments on themselves, yet they both just and unjust, will be raised. shall be renewed again unto repentance, and be kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation. XX. The Judgment God hath appointed a day, wherein He will judge the XIV. The Church world by Jesus Christ, when every one shall receive The Lord Jesus is the head of the Church, which is according to his deeds; the wicked shall go into composed of all His true disciples, and in Him is invested everlasting punishment; the righteous, into supremely all power for its government. According to His everlasting life. commandment, Christians are to associate themselves into particular societies or churches; and to each of The Baptist Faith and Message these churches He hath given needful authority for administering that order, discipline and worship which Report of the Baptist Faith and Message Study He hath appointed. The regular officers of a Church are Committee to the Southern Baptist Convention, Bishops or Elders, and Deacons. June 14, 2000

The 1999 session of the Southern Baptist Convention, XV. Baptism meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, adopted the following Baptism is an ordinance of the Lord Jesus, obligatory motion addressed to the President of the Convention: upon every believer, wherein he is immersed in water “I move that in your capacity as Southern Baptist in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Convention chairman, you appoint a blue ribbon Holy Spirit, as a sign of his fellowship with the death and committee to review the Baptist Faith and Message resurrection of Christ, of remission of sins, and of giving statement with the responsibility to report and bring any himself up to God, to live and walk in newness of life. It is recommendations to this meeting next June in Orlando.” prerequisite to church fellowship, and to participation in President Paige Patterson appointed the committee the Lord’s Supper. as follows: Max Barnett (OK), Steve Gaines (AL), Susie Hawkins (TX), Rudy A. Hernandez (TX), Charles S. Kelley, XVI. The Lord’s Supper Jr. (LA), Heather King (IN), Richard D. Land (TN), Fred The Lord’s Supper is an ordinance of Jesus Christ, to be Luter (LA), R. Albert Mohler, Jr. (KY), T. C. Pinckney (VA), administered with the elements of bread and wine, and to Nelson Price (GA), Adrian Rogers (TN), Roger Spradlin be observed by His churches till the end of the world. It is (CA), Simon Tsoi (AZ), Jerry Vines (FL). Adrian Rogers in no sense a sacrifice, but is designed to commemorate (TN) was appointed chairman. His death, to confirm the faith and other graces of Your committee thus constituted begs leave to present Christians, and to be a bond, pledge and renewal of their its report as follows: communion with Him, and of their church fellowship. Baptists are a people of deep beliefs and cherished doctrines. Throughout our history we have been XVII. The Lord’s Day a confessional people, adopting statements of The Lord’s Day is a Christian institution for regular faith as a witness to our beliefs and a pledge of observance, and should be employed in exercises of our faithfulness to the doctrines revealed in Holy worship and spiritual devotion, both public and private, Scripture. resting from worldly employments and amusements, works of necessity and mercy only excepted. Our confessions of faith are rooted in historical precedent, as the church in every age has been called upon to define and defend its beliefs. Each generation of Christians bears the responsibility

SOUTHERN SEMINARY About CATALOG Southern | | 2016-2017 page 9 of guarding the treasury of truth that has been 5) That they are statements of religious convictions, entrusted to us [II Timothy 1:14]. Facing a new drawn from the Scriptures, and are not to century, Southern Baptists must meet the demands be used to hamper freedom of thought or and duties of the present hour. investigation in other realms of life.

New challenges to faith appear in every age. A Baptists cherish and defend religious liberty, and pervasive anti-supernaturalism in the culture was deny the right of any secular or religious authority to answered by Southern Baptists in 1925, when the impose a confession of faith upon a church or body of Baptist Faith and Message was first adopted by this churches. We honor the principles of soul competency Convention. In 1963, Southern Baptists responded and the priesthood of believers, affirming together both to assaults upon the authority and truthfulness of our liberty in Christ and our accountability to each other the Bible by adopting revisions to the Baptist Faith under the Word of God. and Message. The Convention added an article Baptist churches, associations, and general bodies have on “The Family” in 1998, thus answering cultural adopted confessions of faith as a witness to the world, confusion with the clear teachings of Scripture. and as instruments of doctrinal accountability. We are Now, faced with a culture hostile to the very notion not embarrassed to state before the world that these are of truth, this generation of Baptists must claim doctrines we hold precious and as essential to the Baptist anew the eternal truths of the Christian faith. tradition of faith and practice. As a committee, we have been charged to address Your committee respects and celebrates the the “certain needs” of our own generation. In an age heritage of the Baptist Faith and Message, and increasingly hostile to Christian truth, our challenge is to affirms the decision of the Convention in 1925 to express the truth as revealed in Scripture, and to bear adopt the New Hampshire Confession of Faith, witness to Jesus Christ, who is “the Way, the Truth, and “revised at certain points and with some additional the Life.” articles growing out of certain needs . . . .” We also The 1963 committee rightly sought to identify and respect the important contributions of the 1925 and affirm “certain definite doctrines that Baptists believe, 1963 editions of the Baptist Faith and Message. cherish, and with which they have been and are now closely identified.” Our living faith is established upon With the 1963 committee, we have been guided in eternal truths. “Thus this generation of Southern Baptists our work by the 1925 “statement of the historic Baptist is in historic succession of intent and purpose as it conception of the nature and function of confessions of endeavors to state for its time and theological climate faith in our religious and denominational life . . . .” It is, those articles of the Christian faith which are most surely therefore, quoted in full as a part of this report to the held among us.” Convention: It is the purpose of this statement of faith and message to set forth certain teachings which we believe. 1) That they constitute a consensus of opinion of some Baptist body, large or small, for the general I. The Scriptures instruction and guidance of our own people and The Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired others concerning those articles of the Christian and is God’s revelation of Himself to man. It is a perfect faith which are most surely held among us. They treasure of divine instruction. It has God for its author, are not intended to add anything to the simple salvation for its end, and truth, without any mixture of conditions of salvation revealed in the New error, for its matter. Therefore, all Scripture is totally true Testament, viz., repentance toward God and faith and trustworthy. It reveals the principles by which God in Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord. judges us, and therefore is, and will remain to the end of the world, the true center of Christian union, and the 2) That we do not regard them as complete supreme standard by which all human conduct, creeds, statements of our faith, having any quality of and religious opinions should be tried. All Scripture is a finality or infallibility. As in the past so in the testimony to Christ, who is Himself the focus of divine future, Baptists should hold themselves free to revelation. Exodus 24:4; Deuteronomy 4:1-2; 17:19; Joshua 8:34; Psalms 19:7-10; 119:11, revise their statements of faith as may seem to 89,105,140; Isaiah 34:16; 40:8; Jeremiah 15:16; 36:1-32; Matthew 5:17-18; 22:29; them wise and expedient at any time. Luke 21:33; 24:44-46; John 5:39; 16:13-15; 17:17; Acts 2:16ff.; 17:11; Romans 15:4; 16:25-26; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; Hebrews 1:1-2; 4:12; 1 Peter 1:25; 2 Peter 1:19-21. 3) That any group of Baptists, large or small, have II. God the inherent right to draw up for themselves and There is one and only one living and true God. He is an publish to the world a confession of their faith intelligent, spiritual, and personal Being, the Creator, whenever they may think it advisable to do so. Redeemer, Preserver, and Ruler of the universe. God is infinite in holiness and all other perfections. God is all 4) That the sole authority for faith and practice powerful and all knowing; and His perfect knowledge among Baptists is the Scriptures of the Old and extends to all things, past, present, and future, including New Testaments. Confessions are only guides the future decisions of His free creatures. To Him we owe in interpretation, having no authority over the the highest love, reverence, and obedience. The eternal conscience. page 10 | About Southern SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 triune God reveals Himself to us as Father, Son, and 4:31; 5:3; 6:3; 7:55; 8:17,39; 10:44; 13:2; 15:28; 16:6; 19:1-6; Romans 8:9-11,14- 16,26-27; 1 Corinthians 2:10-14; 3:16; 12:3-11,13; Galatians 4:6; Ephesians 1:13- Holy Spirit, with distinct personal attributes, but without 14; 4:30; 5:18; 1 Thessalonians 5:19; 1 Timothy 3:16; 4:1; 2 Timothy 1:14; 3:16; division of nature, essence, or being. Hebrews 9:8,14; 2 Peter 1:21; 1 John 4:13; 5:6-7; Revelation 1:10; 22:17. A. God the Father III. Man God as Father reigns with providential care over His Man is the special creation of God, made in His own universe, His creatures, and the flow of the stream of image. He created them male and female as the crowning human history according to the purposes of His grace. He work of His creation. The gift of gender is thus part of is all powerful, all knowing, all loving, and all wise. God the goodness of God’s creation. In the beginning man is Father in truth to those who become children of God was innocent of sin and was endowed by his Creator with through faith in Jesus Christ. He is fatherly in His attitude freedom of choice. By his free choice man sinned against toward all men. God and brought sin into the human race. Through the Genesis 1:1; 2:7; Exodus 3:14; 6:2-3; 15:11ff.; 20:lff.; Leviticus 22:2; temptation of Satan man transgressed the command Deuteronomy 6:4; 32:6; 1 Chronicles 29:10; Psalm 19:1-3; Isaiah 43:3,15; 64:8; of God, and fell from his original innocence whereby his Jeremiah 10:10; 17:13; Matthew 6:9ff.; 7:11; 23:9; 28:19; Mark 1:9-11; John 4:24; 5:26; 14:6-13; 17:1-8; Acts 1:7; Romans 8:14-15; 1 Corinthians 8:6; Galatians 4:6; posterity inherit a nature and an environment inclined Ephesians 4:6; Colossians 1:15; 1 Timothy 1:17; Hebrews 11:6; 12:9; 1 Peter 1:17; toward sin. Therefore, as soon as they are capable of 1 John 5:7. moral action, they become transgressors and are under B. God the Son condemnation. Only the grace of God can bring man into Christ is the eternal Son of God. In His incarnation as His holy fellowship and enable man to fulfill the creative Jesus Christ He was conceived of the Holy Spirit and purpose of God. The sacredness of human personality is born of the virgin Mary. Jesus perfectly revealed and evident in that God created man in His own image, and in did the will of God, taking upon Himself human nature that Christ died for man; therefore, every person of every with its demands and necessities and identifying Himself race possesses full dignity and is worthy of respect and completely with mankind yet without sin. He honored Christian love. the divine law by His personal obedience, and in His Genesis 1:26-30; 2:5,7,18-22; 3; 9:6; Psalms 1; 8:3-6; 32:1-5; 51:5; Isaiah 6:5; Jeremiah 17:5; Matthew 16:26; Acts 17:26-31; Romans 1:19-32; 3:10-18,23; substitutionary death on the cross He made provision for 5:6,12,19; 6:6; 7:14-25; 8:14-18,29; 1 Corinthians 1:21-31; 15:19,21-22; Ephesians the redemption of men from sin. He was raised from the 2:1-22; Colossians 1:21-22; 3:9-11. dead with a glorified body and appeared to His disciples IV. Salvation as the person who was with them before His crucifixion. Salvation involves the redemption of the whole man, He ascended into heaven and is now exalted at the right and is offered freely to all who accept Jesus Christ hand of God where He is the One Mediator, fully God, as Lord and Saviour, who by His own blood obtained fully man, in whose Person is effected the reconciliation eternal redemption for the believer. In its broadest between God and man. He will return in power and glory sense salvation includes regeneration, justification, to judge the world and to consummate His redemptive sanctification, and glorification. There is no salvation mission. He now dwells in all believers as the living and apart from personal faith in Jesus Christ as Lord. ever present Lord. Genesis 18:1ff.; Psalms 2:7ff.; 110:1ff.; Isaiah 7:14; 53; Matthew 1:18-23; 3:17; 8:29; 11:27; 14:33; 16:16,27; 17:5; 27; 28:1-6,19; Mark 1:1; 3:11; Luke 1:35; 4:41; A. Regeneration, or the new birth, is a work of God’s 22:70; 24:46; John 1:1-18,29; 10:30,38; 11:25-27; 12:44-50; 14:7-11; 16:15-16,28; grace whereby believers become new creatures 17:1-5, 21-22; 20:1-20,28; Acts 1:9; 2:22-24; 7:55-56; 9:4-5,20; Romans 1:3-4; 3:23- 26; 5:6-21; 8:1-3,34; 10:4; 1 Corinthians 1:30; 2:2; 8:6; 15:1-8,24-28; 2 Corinthians in Christ Jesus. It is a change of heart wrought 5:19-21; 8:9; Galatians 4:4-5; Ephesians 1:20; 3:11; 4:7-10; Philippians 2:5-11; by the Holy Spirit through conviction of sin, to Colossians 1:13-22; 2:9; 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18; 1 Timothy 2:5-6; 3:16; Titus 2:13-14; Hebrews 1:1-3; 4:14-15; 7:14-28; 9:12-15,24-28; 12:2; 13:8; 1 Peter 2:21- which the sinner responds in repentance toward 25; 3:22; 1 John 1:7-9; 3:2; 4:14-15; 5:9; 2 John 7-9; Revelation 1:13-16; 5:9-14; God and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Repentance 12:10-11; 13:8; 19:16. and faith are inseparable experiences of grace. C. God the Holy Spirit Repentance is a genuine turning from sin toward The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God, fully divine. He God. Faith is the acceptance of Jesus Christ and inspired holy men of old to write the Scriptures. Through commitment of the entire personality to Him as illumination He enables men to understand truth. He Lord and Saviour. exalts Christ. He convicts men of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment. He calls men to the Saviour, and B. Justification is God’s gracious and full acquittal effects regeneration. At the moment of regeneration upon principles of His righteousness of all sinners He baptizes every believer into the Body of Christ. He who repent and believe in Christ. Justification brings cultivates Christian character, comforts believers, and the believer unto a relationship of peace and favor bestows the spiritual gifts by which they serve God with God. through His church. He seals the believer unto the day of final redemption. His presence in the Christian is the C. Sanctification is the experience, beginning in guarantee that God will bring the believer into the fullness regeneration, by which the believer is set apart to of the stature of Christ. He enlightens and empowers God’s purposes, and is enabled to progress toward the believer and the church in worship, evangelism, and moral and spiritual maturity through the presence service. and power of the Holy Spirit dwelling in him. Growth Genesis 1:2; Judges 14:6; Job 26:13; Psalms 51:11; 139:7ff.; Isaiah 61:1-3; Joel in grace should continue throughout the regenerate 2:28-32; Matthew 1:18; 3:16; 4:1; 12:28-32; 28:19; Mark 1:10,12; Luke 1:35; 4:1,18- 19; 11:13; 12:12; 24:49; John 4:24; 14:16-17,26; 15:26; 16:7-14; Acts 1:8; 2:1-4,38; person’s life.

SOUTHERN SEMINARY About CATALOG Southern | | 2016-2017 page 11 D. Glorification is the culmination of salvation and is ordinance, it is prerequisite to the privileges of church the final blessed and abiding state of the membershipredeemed. and to the Lord’s Supper. Genesis 3:15; Exodus 3:14-17; 6:2-8; Matthew 1:21; 4:17; 16:21-26; 27:22-28:6; The Lord’s Supper is a symbolic act of obedience Luke 1:68-69; 2:28-32; John 1:11-14,29; 3:3-21,36; 5:24; 10:9,28-29; 15:1-16; 17:17; Acts 2:21; 4:12; 15:11; 16:30-31; 17:30-31; 20:32; Romans 1:16-18; 2:4; whereby members of the church, through partaking of 3:23-25; 4:3ff.; 5:8-10; 6:1-23; 8:1-18,29-39; 10:9-10,13; 13:11-14; 1 Corinthians the bread and the fruit of the vine, memorialize the death 1:18,30; 6:19-20; 15:10; 2 Corinthians 5:17-20; Galatians 2:20; 3:13; 5:22-25; 6:15; Ephesians 1:7; 2:8-22; 4:11-16; Philippians 2:12-13; Colossians 1:9-22; 3:1ff.; 1 of the Redeemer and anticipate His second coming. Thessalonians 5:23-24; 2 Timothy 1:12; Titus 2:11-14; Hebrews 2:1-3; 5:8-9; 9:24- Matthew 3:13-17; 26:26-30; 28:19-20; Mark 1:9-11; 14:22-26; Luke 3:21-22; 28; 11:1-12:8,14; James 2:14-26; 1 Peter 1:2-23; 1 John 1:6-2:11; Revelation 3:20; 22:19-20; John 3:23; Acts 2:41-42; 8:35-39; 16:30-33; 20:7; Romans 6:3-5; 1 21:1-22:5. Corinthians 10:16,21; 11:23-29; Colossians 2:12. V. God’s Purpose of Grace VIII. The Lord’s Day Election is the gracious purpose of God, according to The first day of the week is the Lord’s Day. It is a Christian which He regenerates, justifies, sanctifies, and glorifies institution for regular observance. It commemorates the sinners. It is consistent with the free agency of man, and resurrection of Christ from the dead and should include comprehends all the means in connection with the end. exercises of worship and spiritual devotion, both public It is the glorious display of God’s sovereign goodness, and private. Activities on the Lord’s Day should be and is infinitely wise, holy, and unchangeable. It excludes commensurate with the Christian’s conscience under the boasting and promotes humility. Lordship of Jesus Christ. All true believers endure to the end. Those whom Exodus 20:8-11; Matthew 12:1-12; 28:1ff.; Mark 2:27-28; 16:1-7; Luke 24:1-3,33- 36; John 4:21-24; 20:1,19-28; Acts 20:7; Romans 14:5-10; I Corinthians 16:1-2; God has accepted in Christ, and sanctified by His Spirit, Colossians 2:16; 3:16; Revelation 1:10. will never fall away from the state of grace, but shall persevere to the end. Believers may fall into sin through IX. The Kingdom neglect and temptation, whereby they grieve the Spirit, The Kingdom of God includes both His general impair their graces and comforts, and bring reproach sovereignty over the universe and His particular kingship on the cause of Christ and temporal judgments on over men who willfully acknowledge Him as King. themselves; yet they shall be kept by the power of God Particularly the Kingdom is the realm of salvation into through faith unto salvation. which men enter by trustful, childlike commitment to Genesis 12:1-3; Exodus 19:5-8; 1 Samuel 8:4-7,19-22; Isaiah 5:1-7; Jeremiah Jesus Christ. Christians ought to pray and to labor that 31:31ff.; Matthew 16:18-19; 21:28-45; 24:22,31; 25:34; Luke 1:68-79; 2:29- the Kingdom may come and God’s will be done on earth. 32; 19:41-44; 24:44-48; John 1:12-14; 3:16; 5:24; 6:44-45,65; 10:27-29; 15:16; 17:6, 12, 17-18; Acts 20:32; Romans 5:9-10; 8:28-39; 10:12-15; 11:5-7,26-36; 1 The full consummation of the Kingdom awaits the return Corinthians 1:1-2; 15:24-28; Ephesians 1:4-23; 2:1-10; 3:1-11; Colossians 1:12-14; 2 of Jesus Christ and the end of this age. Thessalonians 2:13-14; 2 Timothy 1:12; 2:10,19; Hebrews 11:39-12:2; James 1:12; 1 Peter 1:2-5,13; 2:4-10; 1 John 1:7-9; 2:19; 3:2. Genesis 1:1; Isaiah 9:6-7; Jeremiah 23:5-6; Matthew 3:2; 4:8-10,23; 12:25-28; 13:1-52; 25:31-46; 26:29; Mark 1:14-15; 9:1; Luke 4:43; 8:1; 9:2; 12:31-32; 17:20-21; 23:42; John 3:3; 18:36; Acts 1:6-7; 17:22-31; Romans 5:17; 8:19; 1 Corinthians VI. The Church 15:24-28; Colossians 1:13; Hebrews 11:10,16; 12:28; 1 Peter 2:4-10; 4:13; A New Testament church of the Lord Jesus Christ is an Revelation 1:6,9; 5:10; 11:15; 21-22. autonomous local congregation of baptized believers, X. Last Things associated by covenant in the faith and fellowship of the God, in His own time and in His own way, will bring the gospel; observing the two ordinances of Christ, governed world to its appropriate end. According to His promise, by His laws, exercising the gifts, rights, and privileges Jesus Christ will return personally and visibly in glory invested in them by His Word, and seeking to extend to the earth; the dead will be raised; and Christ will the gospel to the ends of the earth. Each congregation judge all men in righteousness. The unrighteous will be operates under the Lordship of Christ through democratic consigned to Hell, the place of everlasting punishment. processes. In such a congregation each member is The righteous in their resurrected and glorified bodies will responsible and accountable to Christ as Lord. Its receive their reward and will dwell forever in Heaven with scriptural officers are pastors and deacons. While both the Lord. men and women are gifted for service in the church, the Isaiah 2:4; 11:9; Matthew 16:27; 18:8-9; 19:28; 24:27,30,36,44; 25:31-46; 26:64; office of pastor is limited to men as qualified by Scripture. Mark 8:38; 9:43-48; Luke 12:40,48; 16:19-26; 17:22-37; 21:27-28; John 14:1-3; Acts 1:11; 17:31; Romans 14:10; 1 Corinthians 4:5; 15:24-28,35-58; 2 Corinthians The New Testament speaks also of the church as the 5:10; Philippians 3:20-21; Colossians 1:5; 3:4; 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18; 5:1ff.; body of Christ which includes all of the redeemed of all 2 Thessalonians 1:7ff.; 2; 1 Timothy 6:14; 2 Timothy 4:1,8; Titus 2:13; Hebrews 9:27-28; James 5:8; 2 Peter 3:7ff.; 1 John 2:28; 3:2; Jude 14; Revelation 1:18; 3:11; the ages, believers from every tribe, and tongue, and 20:1-22:13. people, and nation. Matthew 16:15-19; 18:15-20; Acts 2:41-42,47; 5:11-14; 6:3-6; 13:1-3; 14:23,27; XI. Evangelism and Missions 15:1-30; 16:5; 20:28; Romans 1:7; 1 Corinthians 1:2; 3:16; 5:4-5; 7:17; 9:13-14; 12; Ephesians 1:22-23; 2:19-22; 3:8-11,21; 5:22-32; Philippians 1:1; Colossians 1:18; It is the duty and privilege of every follower of Christ and 1 Timothy 2:9-14; 3:1-15; 4:14; Hebrews 11:39-40; 1 Peter 5:1-4; Revelation 2-3; of every church of the Lord Jesus Christ to endeavor to 21:2-3. make disciples of all nations. The new birth of man’s spirit VII. Baptism and the Lord’s Supper by God’s Holy Spirit means the birth of love for others. Christian baptism is the immersion of a believer in water Missionary effort on the part of all rests thus upon a in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. It spiritual necessity of the regenerate life, and is expressly is an act of obedience symbolizing the believer’s faith in a and repeatedly commanded in the teachings of Christ. crucified, buried, and risen Saviour, the believer’s death to The Lord Jesus Christ has commanded the preaching of sin, the burial of the old life, and the resurrection to walk the gospel to all nations. It is the duty of every child of in newness of life in Christ Jesus. It is a testimony to his God to seek constantly to win the lost to Christ by verbal faith in the final resurrection of the dead. Being a church witness undergirded by a Christian lifestyle, and by other page 12 | About Southern SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 methods in harmony with the gospel of Christ. justified, and when such cooperation involves no violation Genesis 12:1-3; Exodus 19:5-6; Isaiah 6:1-8; Matthew 9:37-38; 10:5-15; 13:18- of conscience or compromise of loyalty to Christ and His 30, 37-43; 16:19; 22:9-10; 24:14; 28:18-20; Luke 10:1-18; 24:46-53; John 14:11-12; 15:7-8,16; 17:15; 20:21; Acts 1:8; 2; 8:26-40; 10:42-48; 13:2-3; Romans 10:13-15; Word as revealed in the New Testament. Ephesians 3:1-11; 1 Thessalonians 1:8; 2 Timothy 4:5; Hebrews 2:1-3; 11:39-12:2; 1 Exodus 17:12; 18:17ff.; Judges 7:21; Ezra 1:3-4; 2:68-69; 5:14-15; Nehemiah Peter 2:4-10; Revelation 22:17. 4; 8:1-5; Matthew 10:5-15; 20:1-16; 22:1-10; 28:19-20; Mark 2:3; Luke 10:1ff.; Acts 1:13-14; 2:1ff.; 4:31-37; 13:2-3; 15:1-35; 1 Corinthians 1:10-17; 3:5-15; 12; 2 XII. Education Corinthians 8-9; Galatians 1:6-10; Ephesians 4:1-16; Philippians 1:15-18. Christianity is the faith of enlightenment and XV. The Christian and the intelligence. In Jesus Christ abide all the treasures of Social Order wisdom and knowledge. All sound learning is, therefore, All Christians are under obligation to seek to make the a part of our Christian heritage. The new birth opens will of Christ supreme in our own lives and in human all human faculties and creates a thirst for knowledge. society. Means and methods used for the improvement Moreover, the cause of education in the Kingdom of of society and the establishment of righteousness among Christ is coordinate with the causes of missions and men can be truly and permanently helpful only when they general benevolence, and should receive along with are rooted in the regeneration of the individual by the these the liberal support of the churches. An adequate saving grace of God in Jesus Christ. In the spirit of Christ, system of Christian education is necessary to a complete Christians should oppose racism, every form of greed, spiritual program for Christ’s people. selfishness, and vice, and all forms of sexual immorality, In Christian education there should be a proper balance including adultery, homosexuality, and pornography. between academic freedom and academic responsibility. We should work to provide for the orphaned, the needy, Freedom in any orderly relationship of human life is the abused, the aged, the helpless, and the sick. We always limited and never absolute. The freedom of a should speak on behalf of the unborn and contend for teacher in a Christian school, college, or seminary is the sanctity of all human life from conception to natural limited by the pre-eminence of Jesus Christ, by the death. Every Christian should seek to bring industry, authoritative nature of the Scriptures, and by the distinct government, and society as a whole under the sway purpose for which the school exists. of the principles of righteousness, truth, and brotherly Deuteronomy 4:1,5,9,14; 6:1-10; 31:12-13; Nehemiah 8:1-8; Job 28:28; Psalms 19:7ff.; 119:11; Proverbs 3:13ff.; 4:1-10; 8:1-7,11; 15:14; Ecclesiastes 7:19; Matthew love. In order to promote these ends Christians should 5:2; 7:24ff.; 28:19-20; Luke 2:40; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; Ephesians 4:11-16; be ready to work with all men of good will in any good Philippians 4:8; Colossians 2:3,8-9; 1 Timothy 1:3-7; 2 Timothy 2:15; 3:14-17; Hebrews 5:12-6:3; James 1:5; 3:17. cause, always being careful to act in the spirit of love without compromising their loyalty to Christ and XIII. Stewardship His truth. God is the source of all blessings, temporal and spiritual; Exodus 20:3-17; Leviticus 6:2-5; Deuteronomy 10:12; 27:17; Psalm 101:5; all that we have and are we owe to Him. Christians have a Micah 6:8; Zechariah 8:16; Matthew 5:13-16,43-48; 22:36-40; 25:35; Mark 1:29-34; 2:3ff.; 10:21; Luke 4:18-21; 10:27-37; 20:25; John 15:12; 17:15; Romans 12-14; 1 spiritual debtorship to the whole world, a holy trusteeship Corinthians 5:9-10; 6:1-7; 7:20-24; 10:23-11:1; Galatians 3:26-28; Ephesians 6:5-9; in the gospel, and a binding stewardship in their Colossians 3:12-17; 1 Thessalonians 3:12; Philemon; James 1:27; 2:8. possessions. They are therefore under obligation to serve XVI. Peace and War Him with their time, talents, and material possessions; It is the duty of Christians to seek peace with all men on and should recognize all these as entrusted to them principles of righteousness. In accordance with the spirit to use for the glory of God and for helping others. and teachings of Christ they should do all in their power According to the Scriptures, Christians should contribute to put an end to war. of their means cheerfully, regularly, systematically, The true remedy for the war spirit is the gospel of our proportionately, and liberally for the advancement of the Lord. The supreme need of the world is the acceptance of Redeemer’s cause on earth. His teachings in all the affairs of men and nations, and the Genesis 14:20; Leviticus 27:30-32; Deuteronomy 8:18; Malachi 3:8-12; Matthew 6:1-4,19-21; 19:21; 23:23; 25:14-29; Luke 12:16-21,42; 16:1-13; Acts 2:44-47; practical application of His law of love. Christian people 5:1-11; 17:24-25; 20:35; Romans 6:6-22; 12:1-2; 1 Corinthians 4:1-2; 6:19-20; 12; throughout the world should pray for the reign of the 16:1-4; 2 Corinthians 8-9; 12:15; Philippians 4:10-19; 1 Peter 1:18-19. Prince of Peace. Isaiah 2:4; Matthew 5:9,38-48; 6:33; 26:52; Luke 22:36,38; Romans 12:18-19; XIV. Cooperation 13:1-7; 14:19; Hebrews 12:14; James 4:1-2. Christ’s people should, as occasion requires, organize such associations and conventions as may best secure XVII. Religious Liberty cooperation for the great objects of the Kingdom of God alone is Lord of the conscience, and He has left God. Such organizations have no authority over one it free from the doctrines and commandments of men another or over the churches. They are voluntary and which are contrary to His Word or not contained in it. advisory bodies designed to elicit, combine, and direct Church and state should be separate. The state owes to the energies of our people in the most effective manner. every church protection and full freedom in the pursuit Members of New Testament churches should cooperate of its spiritual ends. In providing for such freedom no with one another in carrying forward the missionary, ecclesiastical group or denomination should be favored educational, and benevolent ministries for the extension by the state more than others. Civil government being of Christ’s Kingdom. Christian unity in the New Testament ordained of God, it is the duty of Christians to render sense is spiritual harmony and voluntary cooperation loyal obedience thereto in all things not contrary to the for common ends by various groups of Christ’s people. revealed will of God. The church should not resort to Cooperation is desirable between the various Christian the civil power to carry on its work. The gospel of Christ denominations, when the end to be attained is itself contemplates spiritual means alone for the pursuit of

SOUTHERN SEMINARY About CATALOG Southern | | 2016-2017 page 13 its ends. The state has no right to impose penalties for the development of Christian leaders, including lay religious opinions of any kind. The state has no right to leaders, for the various ministries of the churches and impose taxes for the support of any form of religion. A the denomination. The programs of the seminary focus free church in a free state is the Christian ideal, and this on the development of ministerial competencies at the implies the right of free and unhindered access to God on pre-baccalaureate, baccalaureate, professional post- the part of all men, and the right to form and propagate baccalaureate, professional doctoral, and research opinions in the sphere of religion without interference by doctoral levels. The seminary also provides services to the civil power. persons, churches, and denominational entities through Genesis 1:27; 2:7; Matthew 6:6-7, 24; 16:26; 22:21; John 8:36; Acts 4:19-20; its programs of continuing education for ministry. Romans 6:1-2; 13:1-7; Galatians 5:1,13; Philippians 3:20; 1 Timothy 2:1-2; James 4:12; 1 Peter 2:12-17; 3:11-17; 4:12-19. The seminary does not discriminate because of race, color, ethnic or national origin, political orientation, XVIII. The Family handicap, age, or gender in its educational and God has ordained the family as the foundational administrative programs. institution of human society. It is composed of persons related to one another by marriage, blood, or adoption. Marriage is the uniting of one man and one woman in Accreditation The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private covenant commitment for a lifetime. It is God’s unique not-for-profit institution accredited by the Southern gift to reveal the union between Christ and His church Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Col- and to provide for the man and the woman in marriage leges, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 3033-4097, the framework for intimate companionship, the channel telephone: 404-679-4500, at www.sacscoc.org, to award of sexual expression according to biblical standards, and associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees the means for procreation of the human race. (Level V). The husband and wife are of equal worth before God, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is since both are created in God’s image. The marriage also accredited by the Commission on Accrediting relationship models the way God relates to His people. of the Association of Theological Schools in the A husband is to love his wife as Christ loved the church. United States and Canada, and the following degree He has the God-given responsibility to provide for, to programs are approved: protect, and to lead his family. A wife is to submit herself Doctor of Educational Ministries (DEdMin), Doctor graciously to the servant leadership of her husband even of Ministry (DMin), Doctor of Missiology (DMiss), as the church willingly submits to the headship of Christ. Doctor of Education (EdD), Doctor of Philosophy She, being in the image of God as is her husband and thus (PhD), MA (Islamic Studies), MA (Theological Studies), equal to him, has the God-given responsibility to respect MA in Biblical Counseling, MA in Christian Education, her husband and to serve as his helper in managing the MA in Church Ministries, MA in Discipleship and Family household and nurturing the next generation. Ministry, MA in Leadership, MA in Missiology, MA in Children, from the moment of conception, are a Worship Leadership, MA in Youth and Family Ministry, blessing and heritage from the Lord. Parents are to Master of Church Music (MCM), Master of Divinity demonstrate to their children God’s pattern for marriage. (MDiv), Master of Theology (ThM). Parents are to teach their children spiritual and moral The seminary is approved to offer a portion of values and to lead them, through consistent lifestyle approved degrees at the following centers: example and loving discipline, to make choices based on biblical truth. Children are to honor and • Auburn, AL: • Boston, MA: obey their parents. Lakeview Baptist Church New England Baptist Genesis 1:26-28; 2:15-25; 3:1-20; Exodus 20:12; Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Joshua 1600 E. Glenn Avenue Convention Building 24:15; 1 Samuel 1:26-28; Psalms 51:5; 78:1-8; 127; 128; 139:13-16; Proverbs 1:8; 5:15-20; 6:20-22; 12:4; 13:24; 14:1; 17:6; 18:22; 22:6,15; 23:13-14; 24:3; 29:15,17; Auburn, AL 36830 87 Lincoln Street 31:10-31; Ecclesiastes 4:9-12; 9:9; Malachi 2:14-16; Matthew 5:31-32; 18:2-5; 19:3- Northborough, MA 01532 9; Mark 10:6-12; Romans 1:18-32; 1 Corinthians 7:1-16; Ephesians 5:21-33; 6:1-4; Colossians 3:18-21; 1 Timothy 5:8,14; 2 Timothy 1:3-5; Titus 2:3-5; Hebrews 13:4; • East TN (Knoxville): 1 Peter 3:1-7. First Baptist Church • Nashville, TN: 2085 Simpson Road East 6550 Carothers Pkwy Mission Lenoir City, TN 37772 1st Floor Under the lordship of Jesus Christ, the mission of The Franklin, TN 37067 • Jackson, TN: Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is to be totally Union University • Washington, DC: committed to the Bible as the Word of God, to the Great 1050 Union University Dr. Capitol Hill Baptist Church Commission as our mandate, and to be a servant of the Jackson, TN 38305 525 A Street, NE churches of the Southern Baptist Convention by training, Washington, DC 20002 educating, and preparing ministers of the gospel for more faithful service. Contact information for the Association of Theological The seminary utilizes evangelical scholarship with Schools Commission on Accrediting: reverent dependence upon the guidance of the Holy 10 Summit Park Drive Spirit who witnesses to the truth of the Holy Scriptures. Pittsburgh, PA 15275 USA The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, under Telephone: 412-788-6505 the governance of its Board of Trustees, conducts its Fax: 412-788-6510 programs in an environment of spiritual nurture for Website: www.ats.edu page 14 | About Southern SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 The seminary is also an accredited institutional member it could resume classes. of the National Association of Schools of Music, 11250 The school’s faculty and Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, Virginia, 20190- students were scattered 5248, telephone: 703-437-0700, at: and what remained of nasm.arts-accredit.org. its endowment was in The seminary is licensed by the Kentucky Council worthless Confederate on Postsecondary Education (1024 Capital Center Dr., bonds. The economy of Frankfort, Kentucky, 40601, telephone: 502-573-1555) the South was in ruins, The seminary has received a Letter of Exemption and likewise, Southern from Certification issued by the Arkansas Department Baptist churches were of Higher Education to offer non-academic or church- suffering tremendous related courses and grant non-academic awards or financial distress. Thus church-related degrees. the school faced a more daunting challenge than James P. Boyce at its founding. Amid Denominational Affiliation these circumstances, the faculty gathered to determine The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is an entity the school’s future. In that meeting, Broadus, who would of the Southern Baptist Convention. In addition to become the seminary’s second president, uttered his now providing substantial financial support to the seminary, famous words: “Let us quietly agree that the seminary may the Convention also elects its Board of Trustees. die; but that we will die first.” In order for the school to regain its financial footing, Historical Sketch trustees and faculty realized the seminary must find a Enrolling more than 4,000 students annually, The new location outside the war-torn economy of the Deep Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ranks as one of South. While several cities vied for the honor of hosting the largest seminaries in the world. Students come from the fledgling Baptist institution, the clear choice was the nearly every state and dozens of countries to experience bustling river city of Louisville, Kentucky. In addition to a Southern’s diverse curricular offerings, practical ministerial vibrant economy, the city’s strong Baptist churches and preparation, and premier academic environment. civic leadership had promised financial support and other Southern Seminary has been an innovator in theological assistance. Louisvillians who promised and later delivered education since its founding in 1859 in Greenville, South substantial aid to the seminary included two brothers, Carolina. The school’s pioneering legacy began in the George and W. F. Norton. visionary mind of James P. Boyce, the school’s first In 1877 the seminary made the move to Louisville and president. Boyce dreamed of a school that would accept began offering classes in rented space in the city’s public all God-called individuals for study regardless of their library building. Three years later the seminary gained its educational background. At the same time, Boyce also first measure of financial security with a large gift from envisioned a seminary that would offer students the Joseph Emerson Brown, a former governor of Georgia. highest degree of academic preparation. Due to the generosity of John D. Rockefeller and other Boyce’s idea of open enrollment was a virtual revolution New York Baptists, the seminary in 1888 constructed in theological education. Other seminaries of that day its own building at the corner of Fifth and Broadway in would accept only college graduates who were trained in downtown Louisville. the classics. Yet Boyce knew that the leadership needs of By the mid-1890’s, the original founding faculty had Southern Baptist churches were so great that such pre- died. Their dream for superb theological education, seminary training could not be required of all students in however, continued to live at Southern Seminary. the new school. On the other hand, he realized that the Southern became one of the first seminaries in the Southern Baptist Convention needed an institution nation to offer the Doctor of Philosophy degree in that challenged and nurtured the brightest minds of 1894. Near the turn of the century, Southern became the denomination. the first American institution to establish a department Boyce’s bold initiative took root in humble of comparative religions and missions. In 1906 Southern circumstances. Southern Baptists’ first seminary began inaugurated the nation’s first seminary program of offering classes on October 3, 1859, in a borrowed study in religious education. This program later became building with 26 students and 4 professors — Boyce, John a school of the seminary and is now part of the Billy A. Broadus, Basil Manly, Jr., and William Williams. The Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry. early faculty brought untiring commitment and sterling Southern moved to its current campus on Lexington academic credentials to their duties. They held degrees Road, five miles east of downtown Louisville, in 1926. from schools such as Princeton, Brown, Harvard, and the From this picturesque setting, Southern has continued University of Virginia. its ground-breaking educational legacy. The seminary The best efforts of Boyce and his faculty, however, could launched a School of Church Music in 1944 that has not shield the school from the ravaging effects of the Civil grown to be one of the largest and most prestigious War. The war’s turmoil prompted the school to suspend schools of its kind. In keeping with the vision of Boyce, operations in 1862. the seminary founded Boyce Bible School in 1974, At the war’s end, the seminary had no guarantee that which is a division of the seminary exclusively designed

SOUTHERN SEMINARY About CATALOG Southern | | 2016-2017 page 15 to provide ministerial training for people without Boyce College offers an associate degree and college degrees. In 1998, this undergraduate school two baccalaureate degrees. The other schools of of the seminary was transformed and began offering the seminary offer diploma programs, for which an fully accredited bachelor degrees. The Billy Graham undergraduate degree is not an entrance requirement, School of Missions, Evangelism and Church Growth was and several degree programs. The degree programs inaugurated in 1994. It is the only school world-renowned are divided into two categories: master’s (professional) evangelist Billy Graham ever allowed to carry his name. level programs entered on the basis of a bachelor’s Now combined with the Church Ministries program, degree, and doctoral (professional and research) the Billy Graham School provides a platform for Great level programs entered on the basis of a seminary Commission studies. professional degree. In recent years, evidence that the seminary was fulfilling the founding president’s desire for excellence Associate and was furnished through a study by the American Council Baccalaureate Programs of Learned Societies. That study ranked Southern Boyce College is the undergraduate school of Southern Seminary with Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and Chicago as Seminary. Students may earn the Associate of Arts one of the sixteen outstanding graduate programs in (60 credit hours), Bachelor of Science (129-133 credit religion in the nation. hours), or Bachelor of Arts (129-132 credit hours) The seminary’s history has not been without controversy. degrees. Two distinguished professors of the nineteenth century, The college’s main campus is located in Mullins Hall on Crawford Toy and William Whitsitt (who was also the the seminary campus. seminary’s president), were forced to resign for presenting The college offers the following programs: concepts considered too radical for their times. The • Bachelor of Arts in Biblical and fundamentalist-modernist controversies that produced strife in many denominations and institutions in the early Theological Studies This program is designed for students who want a twentieth century have not ceased to create friction thorough knowledge of the Bible (including the biblical between Southern Seminary and its critics. languages), theology, and practical ministry training as Because Southern Seminary is an institution for preparation for ministry and for graduate study. theological education, it finds its identity ultimately in relationship to God. Southern Seminary exists to train, • Bachelor of Arts in Christian Worldview educate, and prepare ministers of the gospel for more and Apologetics faithful service, a mission carefully defined in its essence This program is designed for students who are but evolving in its implications. planning a ministry in apologetics or who are considering Southern has over 18,000 alumni who serve in all advanced study in philosophy. 50 states and 80 foreign nations. Primarily, they serve as ministers of Southern Baptist churches and as • Bachelor of Arts in Church Ministry: missionaries throughout the world. Alumni also include Expository Preaching and Pastoral Leadership college and university presidents, several former This program is designed to prepare male students presidents of the Southern Baptist Convention, and for pastoral ministry. A 30 hour core of Church Ministry leaders at other evangelical institutions. For students past duties is required which includes a concentration in and present, their preparation has been underscored by preaching, pastoral care, and administration through a school with a heritage of innovation and excellence. pastoral leadership. But that preparation is rooted in the tradition of faith and • Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies: commitment that brought this institution into being and which has sustained Southern Seminary from its founding Seminary Track This program is designed for high school graduates to the twenty-first century. who have already recognized their call to seminary for advanced study. Students who enter the Seminary Track Academic Programs can potentially earn both an undergraduate degree from Throughout its history, Southern Seminary has maintained Boyce College and the Master of Divinity from Southern the unitary purpose of preparing students for Christian Seminary in as little as five years. ministry. As the Southern Baptist Convention has grown in both size and areas of ministry, new needs • Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies: in ministerial education have arisen. The seminary Biblical Counseling Major has responded to these needs by reworking existing The purpose of this program is to prepare persons for academic programs and creating new degrees and a variety of counseling ministry possibilities, including opportunities for curricular specialization. counseling in the local church, as well as to position The seminary currently has three schools: students for attending seminary or graduate school and • School of Theology pursuing advanced training in biblical counseling. • Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry • Boyce College

page 16 | About Southern SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 • Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies: Church • Bachelor of Science in Humanities Ministry Major This program is designed for students who want a Students who complete this program will be equipped comprehensive education in humanities, combined to work in various ministry positions related to children, with biblical and ministry related courses. It is intended youth, family, and leadership ministry within the local for students who want a broad based undergraduate church. A 30 hour core of Church Ministry studies is education in anticipation of graduate study. required which includes a concentration in one of two areas: Family Ministry or Christian Leadership. This • Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education The purpose of this program is to train professional degree may be earned through online courses. elementary teachers for both the Christian and Public • Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies: schools, grades K-5. See Boyce website for more Global Studies Major information. www.boycecollege.com/academics/ The purpose of this program is to prepare students programs-of-study/teacher-education-program/ to live and work inter-culturally in both national and international settings. While the world is flattening and • Associate of Arts in Biblical and distances from one country to the next are shortening, Theological Studies This program features many of the same courses as the cultures still vary and students must be able to traverse Bachelor of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies. It is those cultures effectively in order to live, work, and serve designed to give basic training in a broad range of areas those in need. to those called to ministry. This degree may be earned After completing this degree, students will be able through online courses. to work in a variety of positions over the world of business, government service, relief and development • Worldview Studies Certificate organizations, and serve in traditional mission settings The Worldview Studies Certificate is an intensive 35 and churches. college credit hour program designed to be completed • Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies: in one academic year. It is intended to help establish a foundation in a biblical worldview in first-time students Worship and Music Studies Major preparing for further studies in the university. The purpose of the Worship and Music Studies major is to equip students with the necessary skills needed to lead • English as a Second Language Certificate an effective worship ministry in the local church as well The English as a Second Language/English as a New as in other ministry settings. It features a major focus on Language (ESL/ENL) Certificate is a 15 college credit worship leadership, songwriting/arranging, and allows for hour program designed to train and prepare students for versatility of training through restricted electives. effective teaching ministries to those whose first language is not English. The certificate program provides both • Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies: hands-on and in-class training in teaching English as a Worship and Pastoral Studies Major second or new language. This Worship and Pastoral Studies major is designed to prepare male students for pastoral ministry with concentration in modern worship leadership. It features a Seminary Wives Institute major focus on worship leadership, songwriting/arranging Non-Accredited Studies and preaching. The Women’s Ministry Institute equips women to evangelize and nurture women by developing their spiritual gifts and • Bachelor of Science in Business talents, supporting the functions of the church and the Administration denomination, and engaging the next generation. Eight This program will prepare students for three avenues credits earn a Certificate in Ministry Studies; an additional of service. First, it will prepare students who want to eight credits earn an Advanced Certificate in Ministry live overseas and work interculturally. For students Studies. More information is available in the Women’s who wish to go with agencies overseas this degree Program Office, HCC 230, [email protected]. will help them think through good business practice. The Seminary Wives Institute offers classes for equipping Second, this degree is for students who want to run or the wives of ministers for their unique service with biblically work for a non-profit organization either in the US or based and practically applied teaching. Classes convene on overseas. Third, this degree will prepare students who Thursday evenings during both fall and spring semesters want to live in the US and work in local churches. The and are led by seminary faculty, faculty wives, and guest degree will help them with the “business” aspect of speakers. After completion of thirteen credits, the student church leadership. is awarded a Certificate of Ministry Studies through Boyce Students who graduate with this degree will be able College. An Advanced Certificate in Ministry Studies is also to work in a variety of positions in business, government available for students who complete seventeen credits or service, and relief and development organizations, more. Additional information is available by email at swi@ all over the world. They will also be able to work as sbts.edu or voicemail at 502-897-4816. Administrative Pastors with a solid biblical background and a good basic understanding of business.

SOUTHERN SEMINARY About CATALOG Southern | | 2016-2017 page 17 Master’s Level and • Worldview and Apologetics • Worship Leadership Doctoral Programs • Youth & Family Ministry The basic professional (master’s) degree programs • Church Ministries* provide education for students to serve as pastors, • Advanced Master of Divinity degree chaplains, missionaries, evangelists, Christian educators, • Worship Leadership Christian leaders, church musicians, worship leaders, • Missions, Evangelism and Church Growth* campus ministers, denominational ministers, and many • Theology* other vocations. The doctoral degree programs equip students of exceptional ability for service in institutions of Professional Doctoral Programs higher learning and in various ministry positions. • Doctor of Ministry with the following specializations: Asterisks (*) indicate programs no longer offered to • Applied Apologetics new students. • Applied Theology Specific Programs of Study • Biblical Counseling • Biblical Spirituality Diploma Programs • Biblical Theology • Missions, Evangelism and Ministry • Black Church Leadership • Theology • Christian Ethics • Church Ministries* • Christian Ministry • Great Commission Studies* • Christian Theology and Practice • Missions* • Christian Worship • Online Graduate Certificate • Church Revitalization • Theological Studies* • Executive Leadership • Worship Leadership* • Expository Preaching • Family Ministry Professional Degree Programs • Global Missions • Master of Arts degree in: • Leadership • Biblical Counseling • New Testament Exposition • Christian Education • Doctor of Educational Ministry with the following • Church Ministries specializations: • Discipleship & Family Ministry • Applied Apologetics • Leadership • Biblical Counseling • Missiology • Biblical Spirituality • Theological Studies • Black Church Leadership • Lay Leadership • Christian Ethics • Intercultural Leadership • Christian Ministry • Worship Leadership • Christian Worship • Youth & Family Ministry • Church Revitalization • Master of Arts [Islamic Studies] • Global Missions • Master of Church Music • Executive Leadership • Master of Divinity degree including the following • Family Ministry* concentrations: • Leadership • Applied Apologetics • Biblical and Theological Studies Research Doctoral Programs • Biblical Counseling • Master of Theology • Biblical Spirituality • Doctor of Education • Boyce Alumnus • Doctor of Missiology • Christian Ministry • Doctor of Philosophy • Church and Pastoral Ministries • Church Planting Extension Centers • Discipleship & Family Ministry Southern Seminary provides opportunities for students • Great Commission Studies to pursue a significant portion of their theological • International Church Planting/2+ Program education at sites other than the main campus in • International Missions Louisville. The seminary currently offers master-level • Islamic Studies classes at the following extension center locations: • Itinerant Evangelism • Auburn, AL (special permission required) • Leadership • Boston, MA • Missions and Bible Translation • East Tennessee (Knoxville area) • Missions and Biblical Counseling • Jackson, TN • North American Missions • Nashville, TN • Pastoral Studies • Washington, D.C. • Urban Missions page 18 | About Southern SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 For specific information about extension centers, contact the Office of Extension Education at 502-897- 4390 or email your inquiry to [email protected]. Specific information related to each center is available online at www.sbts.edu/extension.

Global Campus The Global Campus at Southern Seminary provides the flexibility of completing the Master of Divinity (M.Div.) and the Master of Arts in Theological Studies (M.A.T.S.) in any format a student may choose, including online, hybrid modular, and extension center courses. Students in graduate programs other than the M.Div. and M.A.T.S. may earn up to half their credit hours through distance education. The bachelor of arts degree in biblical and theological studies is available fully online. In addition to normal fees and tuition, a technology fee is assessed for online courses. For more information concerning online course delivery, visit Southern Seminary’s website at www.sbts.edu/online or contact the Global Campus Office at campus extension 4701 or [email protected].

Visiting Scholar Program The Visiting Scholar Program is designed for mature scholars who have already obtained a Ph.D. degree or A.B.D. status and are seeking to thoroughly engage in research for a maximum of two consecutive semesters. Visiting scholars are free to pursue specialized interests by using the library facilities and consulting with professors and professional peers. Visiting Scholars are welcome to be involved in a variety of aspects of the Ph.D. experience such as the 1892 Club, and they may request permission to attend departmental colloquium. An application for the Visiting Scholar Program can be obtained online at www.sbts.edu. The Admissions Office processes applications, and approval is granted by the Research Doctoral Studies Office. Reservations for campus housing are made through the Legacy Center, 502-736-0600. Regarding international eligibility, SBTS is not authorized by the Immigration Service (USCIS) to accept international visiting scholars with J-1 Exchange Visitor visas as instructors, researchers, or as students seeking special (non-degree) student status, either full or part time. International applicants for specialized study should contact the Center for Student Success at SBTS to determine legal parameters.

SOUTHERN SEMINARY About CATALOG Southern | | 2016-2017 page 19 AdmissionsAdmissions

Requirement Descriptions • Degree Programs • Diploma Program • Master’s Program • Doctoral Programs • Acceptance Categories • Deadlines “At Southern Seminary you will have the opportunity to study under leading scholars, develop spiritually, and gain hands-on experience in ministry.”

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is comprised The Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and of three separate schools—an undergraduate college and Ministry is the largest Great Commission school in two premier graduate schools. The School of Theology, the world, and is dedicated to training ministers and the founding school of the institution, specializes in laypersons to fulfill the Great Commission (Matthew classic studies for ministry and scholarship, such as Bible, 28:18-20). It also prepares pastors and staff members for theology, church history, and reaching. service in fields of education and church leadership.

Admissions Requirements by Degree Program M.A.T.S M.A./M.Div./Adv. M.Div. Diploma Application Form Application Form Application Form Application Fee Application Fee Application Fee Official Transcription Church/Pastoral Recommendation Church/Pastoral Recommendation Pastor/Leader Recommendation Official Transcription Official Transcription Spiritual Autobiography Spiritual Autobiography Spiritual Autobiography Proof of Missionary appointment* TOEFL (International applicants) TOEFL (International applicants) TOEFL (International applicants) Academic Paper (Adv. M.Div. Only)

Th.M. D.Min./D.Ed.Min. Ed.D./D.Miss./Ph.D. Application Form Application Form Application Form Application Fee Application Fee Application Fee Church/Pastoral Recommendation Church/Pastoral Recommendation Church/Pastoral Recommendation Official Transcription Official Transcription Official Transcription Recommendation Forms (2) Recommendation Forms (2) Recommendation Forms (2) Spiritual Autobiography Spiritual Autobiography Spiritual Autobiography TOEFL (International applicants) TOEFL (International applicants) TOEFL (International applicants) Academic Paper Ministry Field Essay Academic Paper Ministry Resumé GRE Library and Employer Forms (Modular Format) Entrance Exams Interview (Ed.D. and Ph.D. only) Vitae (Ed.D. and D.Miss. only) Video (Worship Concentration Only)

*Proof of missionary appointment is required for students applying to the M.A.T.S. for Intercultural Leadership Program only. When applying online, recommendations and autobiography can be completed through the online application.

page 20 | Admissions SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Admission Requirement The Diploma Program Descriptions: Admission Prerequisites: • Church/Pastoral Recommendation: All applicants must • The Diploma Program is designed for candidates receive official endorsement from the local church who have not completed or earned an accredited where they are a member. All applicants are expected Bachelor’s degree. The student must give proof of to have maintained official church membership for a high school graduation by submitting a high school minimum of one year. Additional recommendations may transcript, General Educational Development (GED) be required for applicants not attending the church transcript, or equivalent. If the applicant has 24 or which holds their membership. more college hours, a high school transcript or GED • Pastor/Leader Form: This is a requirement for transcript is no longer required. Candidates must all M.A.T.S. and MATSIL applicants. The Pastor/ be over 30 years of age. Younger applicants are Leader Recommendation is submitted in lieu of encouraged to complete an undergraduate degree the normal Church/Pastoral Recommendation and two prior to seminary or to apply to Boyce College, the Recommendation Forms. MATSIL applicants should undergraduate school of Southern Seminary. have the Pastor/Leader recommendation filled out by • A minimum of one year of church membership. the IMB. For further information, see the application instruction page or contact the Admissions office. Application Requirements: • Spiritual Autobiography: The Spiritual Autobiography • Please see the table and descriptions listed on pages consists of a description of your understanding of the 20-21. gospel of Jesus Christ, conversion, spiritual growth, call to ministry and reason for choosing Southern Seminary. International Applicants: M.A.T.S. applicants must indicate that they understand • For applicants whose native language is not English, that the M.A.T.S. degree is designed for laypersons only an official score report of TOEFL (Test of English as a and not for those pursuing vocational ministry. Foreign Language) with a minimum acceptable score • Academic Paper: This is a requirement for Advanced of 83 (internet-based) or 220 (computer based) Scores Master of Divinity and all research doctoral applicants. may not be more than 3 years old. Applicants are required to submit a writing sample Additional Information: from their undergraduate or seminary education, • Students in the Diploma Program within the School of respectively. This requirement allows for proper analysis Theology or Billy Graham School may complete any of of an applicant’s writing and research abilities. Please the M.Div. curricular concentrations with the exception submit an unmarked sample from your previous of the Hebrew and Greek requirements. schooling. It should be a clean copy and may account • Any additional items requested by the Admissions for former professor’s editorial comments. The paper Committee in order for the Committee to obtain a more for the Advanced M.Div. and Doctoral programs should in-depth profile of the applicant. be 12-20 pages in length. • Official Transcripts: Transcripts from all educational institutions in which a degree was conferred are The Master’s Program required. Diploma applicants must submit an official (M.A., M.C.M., M.Div.) copy of their high school diploma or the GED, unless the applicant has completed a minimum of 24 hours Admission Prerequisites: of college credit. The students (or applicants) must • Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited request that their official transcripts be submitted institution. directly from the school to the Admissions office. • A minimum college cumulative grade-point average • TOEFL: A TOEFL exam is required of all international of 2.4 (on a 4.0 scale). Applicants with a college applicants whose native language is not English. cumulative grade point average below 2.4 (on a 4.0 scale) may be accepted on academic probation on an individual basis. • Music and Worship Degrees — Southern Seminary offers three graduate level degrees in the area of music and worship: Master of Divinity in Worship Leadership, Master of Arts in Worship Leadership and Master of Church Music. Students desiring to pursue the Master of Church Music degree should have a baccalaureate degree with a major in music from a regionally accredited institution. This degree must be approved by the National Association of Schools of Music (N.A.S.M). The Master of Divinity in Worship Leadership and Master of Arts in Worship Leadership do not require an undergraduate degree in music. All applicants entering music and worship degrees at Southern Seminary must take placement exams offered

SOUTHERN SEMINARY Admissions CATALOG | | page 21 2016-2017 by the school at the beginning of graduate study. during orientation. These exams evaluate knowledge and skill in music • Master of Arts in Missiology — Missions applicants must theory, sight singing, ear training, keyboard, voice, and have declared a call to missions. Those who desire to conducting. Students pursuing the Master of Church do doctoral work should also be aware that the M.A. Music can expect additional testing in the areas of in Missiology is a prerequisite degree for the Doctor music theory, orchestration, and music history. Students of Missiology, and entrance to that program requires who show deficiencies in the placement exams will take a minimum of two years of full-time cross-cultural some additional pre-graduate course work in the areas experience. of their deficiency (music theory, aural skills, keyboard, • Additional items may be requested by the Admissions etc.). These courses may be taken along side graduate Office as needed. level courses as long as the graduate level course does not rely on the particular skills the student is trying The Professional Doctoral to improve through pre-graduate work. Students are expected to satisfy pre-graduate requirements dictated Program (D.Min., D.Ed.Min.) Applicants for Professional Doctoral Degrees will be by the placement exams within the first year of study. considered on the basis of an overall profile rather than Applicants with a less specialized course of study on a single, qualifying score. may provisionally enter the program and satisfactorily Applicants will be evaluated in light of their academic complete either placement examinations and auditions record, performance on entrance examinations, in music or accelerated pre-graduate studies in music personal aptitude, and motivation for graduate study. theory, conducting, and applied major and minor areas. International applicants considering professional Study guides for the placement exams are available doctoral degree programs, should first contact the upon request by contacting the Billy Graham School. Center for Student Success to discuss the program’s • A minimum of one year of church membership. special visa requirements. Application Requirements: • Please see the table and descriptions listed on pages Admission Prerequisites for 20-21. the Doctor of Ministry: • A Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or its equivalent from International Applicants: a regionally accredited or ATS accredited seminary. • International students must submit an official score The M.Div. degree must include the minimum Hebrew report of TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign and Greek required in the M.Div. program of Southern Language) if English is not their native language. No Seminary (at least 3 hours of one language at the score less than 83 (internet-based) or 220 (computer elementary level and 3 hours of the other language at based) or older than 3 years is accepted. the intermediate level). Advanced Master of Divinity requirement: • Applicants must submit an academic paper of 12-20 Admission Prerequisites for pages in length written during undergraduate study as a the Doctor of Educational Ministry: research and writing sample. • The Master of Arts in Christian Education (M.A.C.E.) is acceptable for some degrees within the Billy Graham Additional Information: School. • M.A.T.S. students must indicate in their spiritual • A minimum master’s level cumulative grade-point autobiography that they understand this degree is for average of “B” (3.0 on a 4.0 scale). D.Min. applicants laypersons only and they do not plan on serving in a with a cumulative grade-point average between 2.8 pastoral or staff position. The only exception is the and 3.0 may be admitted on academic probation M.A.T.S. for Intercultural Leadership. Students in the if they successfully complete all other application MATSIL are expected to be full-time missionaries or requirements, including any required standardized candidates for appointment. exam. Students admitted on probation whose work • Advanced M.Div. applicants must have a minimum is not doctoral level after one semester, will not be of a 3.3 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale. Additionally, permitted to continue in the program. students must have completed at least 6 hours in: Old • In most cases, a minimum of three years of full- Testament Survey, New Testament Survey, Church time ministry experience after graduating with an History, and Systematic Theology. Only courses in accredited theological master’s degree is required. which a grade of “B” or higher was achieved will be recognized. Other classes students should have Application Requirements: completed on the undergraduate level include 3 • Please see the table and descriptions hours in each of the following: Ethics, Philosophy, listed on page 20-21. Hermeneutics, Preaching, Hebrew, and Greek. Under Additional Requirements: certain exceptions, students may be admitted into • A field essay related to the study area will be required of the Advanced M.Div. if they can complete these all applicants. prerequisites within their first semester of enrollment. • A ministry resumé • All students in music degrees must go through Music • Additional writing samples may be required as needed Placement Exams to determine their level of ability page 22 | Admissions SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 by the program director. Additional Requirements: • TOEFL: See International Applicant paragraph on pg 25. • An official copy of the GRE score. • All test scores must be less than three years old and must be officially submitted to the Admissions Office The Research Doctoral Program by the appropriate application deadline in order to be (Th.M., D.Miss., Ed.D., Ph.D.) considered for admission. All applicants for research doctoral programs will be • Successful completion of the Entrance Exam (except evaluated on the basis of their previous academic record, Th.M. applicants). Applicants who have completed performance on examinations, personal aptitude, and the application requirements by the appropriate motivation for graduate study. deadline and who are believed to have a reasonable possibility of acceptance may be invited to take the Admission Prerequisites: Entrance Exam in the major area for which application • Master of Divinity or equivalent from a regionally is being made. Further information may be obtained accredited or ATS accredited seminary. The M.Div. from the Office of Research Doctoral Studies. degree must include the minimum Hebrew and Greek • Interview with the faculty of the school or division required in the M.Div. program of Southern Seminary (at that covers the applicant’s desired area of study. least 3 hours of one language at the elementary level and Applicants who are invited to take the Entrance 3 hours of the other language at the intermediate level). Exam will be scheduled for their faculty interview on • The Master of Arts in Christian Education (M.A.C.E.) the same day that the Entrance Exam or Qualifying or its equivalent is acceptable for the following Ph.D. Examination is taken. programs: Higher Education, Christian Worship, and • A graduate level research paper in the field to which Leadership. the applicant is applying must be submitted along • Students desiring admission to the Doctor of Education with the application. program must have earned a regionally-accredited master’s degree totaling no fewer than 48 hours, with at least 12 hours in biblical and theological studies and at least 12 hours in leadership, administration, education, Admissions Acceptance or ministry studies. Students having earned a master’s Categories degree but lacking required hours may complete the • New — These are students who have completed the additional hours through online or on-campus study at entire admissions process by submitting all required The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. information and who have been approved into a • Master of Theology: For the Ministry Th.M. a minimum degree program. master’s level cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 on • Readmit — Students who miss two years or less of a 4.0 scale. For the Research Th.M. and the Cohort Th.M. classes may contact Academic Records to reactivate a minimum master’s level cumulative grade-point average their status. Students who miss more than two years of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale. of classes can contact the Admissions Office to see if • Doctor of Education: A minimum master’s level additional materials are required before re-enrolling cumulative grade-point average of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale. for classes. Admission is competitive and a higher GPA is favored. • Non-Degree Student status — This is a non-degree • Doctor of Philosophy: A minimum master’s level classification for students who are in the process cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. of applying but will be unable to complete the Admission is very competitive and a higher GPA is requirements before the start of the semester. favored. Non-degree students must submit the application, • Doctor of Missiology: A minimum master’s level application fee, Church/Pastoral Recommendation, cumulative grade point average of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale. and spiritual autobiography in order to be admitted. Admittance as a non-degree student in no way Application Requirements: guarantees admission into a degree program. Non- • Please see the table and descriptions listed on page 20-21. degree student status normally does not extend beyond one semester. Non-degree students may International Applicants: not take doctoral courses except for the Graduate • Non-native English speakers, including those who Research Seminar, modern languages, and Latin. have graduated from any U.S. school, must submit an • Transfer — Students must have 1 or more hours official score report of the Test of English as a Foreign to transfer into a degree to be considered a Language (TOEFL). For D.Min., D.Ed.Min., and takers transfer student. of the TOEFL internet-based test (iBT) must submit a minimum score of 90 or a minimum computer-based Admissions Information (CBT) test score of 233. For Th.M. and Ph.D., takers • Student Spouse — see “Non-Degree” above. of the iBT must submit a minimum score of 95 and for Must submit application, Church/Pastoral CBT, a minimum of 240. Students can go to www.toefl. Recommendation, and spiritual autobiography. org for more information about these tests. • Non-Southern Baptist Applicants — The purpose of Southern Seminary is to train, educate, and prepare ministers of the gospel for more faithful service,

SOUTHERN SEMINARY Admissions CATALOG | | page 23 2016-2017 regardless of their denomination. Nevertheless, Academic Probation and must maintain a “C” average Southern Seminary is a denominational institution for the first two semesters. and the tuition of Southern Baptist students is • English/Speech partly subsidized by the Cooperative Program (CP) • History/Geography/Cultural Studies of the SBC. CP funds support the denominational • Philosophy/Ethics task of preparing biblically-trained Southern Baptist • Psychology/Social Science/Management ministers, subsidizing approximately half of the • Fine Arts (music, art, drama) institutional cost for all Southern Baptist students. • Natural Science Students not identified with the SBC benefit from • Mathematics/Statistics comparatively lower costs afforded by CP funding, • Modern Foreign Languages but are only eligible for the lower tuition rate under • Biblical Studies certain circumstances. These students will need to fill • Religious Studies (history, theology, ministry) out a Southern Baptist Membership Verification Form • Biblical Languages and meet certain requirements. Requirements include • Professional Studies being a regularly attending, participating member at a Southern Baptist church, and identifying as a International Southern Baptist out of conviction, agreeing with the Southern Seminary is authorized under Federal law Baptist Faith and Message 2000. Forms are available to enroll non-immigrant alien students. Students with from the Admissions office. F-1 visas can study at the Louisville campus only. The • Applicants Recently Divorced — Applicants who seminary is NOT authorized by the USCIS (Immigration are divorced must wait a minimum of one calendar Service) to accept international “visiting scholars” with year before they can be considered for admission. J-1 Exchange Visitor visas, whether as students or Upon receipt of the application materials, additional researchers. As U.S. immigration regulations are often information may be required, including an interview subject to change, any international student seeking with the Center for Student Success. to study without F-1 visa status must first contact the • Academic Probation — Students lacking a 2.4 Center for Student Success before making application. cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale) may be admitted on International applicants must meet particular admission a case-by-case basis under Academic Probation. The guidelines: student must maintain a “C” average for the first • For applicants whose native language is not English, two semesters in order for Academic Probation to an official score report not more than three years be removed. old on the Test of English as a Foreign Language • Visiting Student — A student who is regularly (TOEFL) is required prior to admission. Applicants for enrolled in another accredited institution may enroll Master of Arts or Master of Divinity programs must at Southern Seminary for a limited period (one score at least 83 (internet-based) or 220 (computer- semester) upon recommendation of the dean and based); applicants for Doctor of Ministry or Doctor registrar of the student’s home institution. It is the of Educational Ministry programs must score at least student’s responsibility to ensure that credit will 90 (internet-based) or 233 (computer-based); and transfer to the home institution. applicants for Master of Theology, Doctor of Missiology, • Visiting Scholar — The Visiting Scholar Program Doctor of Education, or Doctor of Philosophy programs is designed for mature scholars, pastors, and must score at least 95 (internet-based) or 240 denominational staff seeking to improve their (computer-based). professional skills through individualized programs of • Applicants, other than Doctoral applicants, who are study and research for a maximum of two consecutive graduates of a United States college or university may semesters. Visiting scholars are free to pursue request a waiver of the TOEFL requirement. specialized interests by using the library facilities, • International students seeking F-1 (student) visas must consulting with professors and professional peers. provide the Center for Student Success with affidavit(s) Applicants should complete the Visiting Scholar of adequate annual financial support, and unless Program Application from the SBTS website. transferring from a U.S. school, provide a deposit. This • Provisional — Provisional admission to master’s level deposit is necessary in order to ensure at least minimum programs may be granted, on an individual basis to funds to begin studies. Guidelines for determining the applicants who have graduated from an institution required amount for the deposit and the annual support lacking regional accreditation in the U.S. or Canada. are available on the “International Student Checklist” In order to qualify, applicant’s cumulative GPA must from the Admissions section of the seminary’s website. be strong (over a 3.0). The applicant’s course of study International applicants are advised to submit their must have included at least 60 hours in the areas applications at least four months prior to the semester listed below. No more than 30 hours can be from or term in which they wish to begin studies. If admission areas broadly considered to be courses of Instruction materials are not complete at least 45 days prior to related to ministry preparation. The applicant must the date when the applicant wishes to begin studies at have taken classes in at least six of the following areas Southern, the applicant will be notified of the withdrawal and no more than 12 hours from a single area can be of their application. counted toward the 60 hours total. If accepted under The seminary cannot provide any applicant a Form I-20 Provisional Admission, the student will be placed on necessary for the F-1 (student) visa unless, at least 30 page 24 | Admissions SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 days before the semester or term begins, the applicant has been approved for admission, and has provided the financial documents and deposit mentioned. Once accepted, applicants should plan to arrive on campus at least one week before new student orientation (but may not arrive more than 30 days before classes begin) in order to adjust to the community and receive assistance for special needs. Health insurance must be obtained before the student can enroll in courses. F-1 visa status students are eligible to earn a maximum of two master’s level degrees at SBTS. Questions concerning admission to master’s programs may be directed to the Admissions Office. Questions regarding admission to doctoral programs should be addressed to the appropriate Doctoral Studies Office (either Professional or Research). Questions about financial or visa matters should be directed to the Center for Student Success ([email protected]).

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Degree Program Fall Semester Winter Term Spring Semester Summer Term Undergrad, Masters, Master of Theology July 15 December 1 December 1 May 1 (Ministry) Doctor of Education January 15 Doctor of Philosophy, Master of January 15 August 1 Theology (Research) Doctor of Ministry (SOT & BGS), Doctor of October 15 March 15 Educational Ministry Master of Theology (Cohort) August 1 Doctor of Missiology August 1

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Institutional Scholarships • Other Assistance from SBTS • Assistance from Other Sources “And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that you may always have enough of everything and may provide in abundance for every good work.” — 2 Corinthians 9:8

Since its inception in 1859, Southern Seminary has is the most prestigious and competitive scholarship attempted to keep student costs as low as possible. Gifts offered at Southern Seminary. First semester master’s- from thousands of SBC churches and faithful individuals, level students may apply for this scholarship for their given directly and through the Cooperative Program, first year of study. The scholarship is awarded for the provide significant funding for the operational budget of first two semesters of studies in the amount of $1,250 the seminary and enables Southern Seminary to defray a per semester. A limited number are awarded each year major portion of the academic cost for Southern Baptist based on GPA and ministry experience. Qualifications students. Undergraduate and Master's-level students pay for this scholarship include: a flat, per-hour course fee. Southern Baptist students pay • Minimum GPA of 3.5 from all undergraduate and one-half the amount of fees paid by non-Southern Baptist graduate institutions previously attended students. This is an investment in the future ministerial • Submit an essay highlighting ministry experience. leadership of Southern Baptist churches. • Submit two letters of recommendation from individuals The Financial Aid program is established to assist who can attest to ministry experience and/or past those with the most pressing financial needs. A student’s leadership preparation for entering Southern Seminary should include a determination of financial needs and the Currently Serving Missions Grant provisions for meeting them since scholarship awards are Missionaries who are currently serving full-time with IMB not capable of providing the total budget needs of any or NAMB (Career, Limited Term, Journeyman, ISC, GC2, student or student family. MSC, NAMB-endorsed chaplains, and master's level) may be eligible for a tuition grant from SBTS. Students may be eligible for a grant of 50% of tuition and 100% of Southern Seminary internet fees. Research doctoral students may be eligible Scholarships and Grants for a grant of 30% of tuition and professional doctoral Scholarships are awarded annually to qualifying students may be eligible for a grant of 20% of tuition. undergraduate and master’s-level students and are IMB Journeyman who have returned from the field within subject to conditions established by donors and The the past 2 years may be eligible for a 75% tuition grant Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Unless otherwise for the first year of studies at SBTS and a 50% tuition stated below, applicants must complete the online grant for years 2-4 of study. Students must remain College Board PROFILE application by the applicable in good academic standing with the institution. The deadline. Students must be enrolled as a full-time Missions Grant may not be combined with other SBTS master’s or undergraduate degree-seeking student taking Scholarships. Should the student no longer be employed classes at our main campus in Louisville, Kentucky, to with IMB or NAMB, the grant will be discontinued. Please qualify. Applicants on academic or disciplinary probation visit www.sbts.edu/missionsgrants for more information. are ineligible for financial aid from SBTS. Students may apply for one of the following scholarships or grants: MK Grant • General (undergraduate and master’s-level students) Children of currently serving, full-time IMB or NAMB • Rice-Judson (entering master’s-level students only) missionaries may be eligible for a 100% tuition grant for • Missions Grant (master’s-level students only) their first four years of study. Applicants must be under • MK Grant (undergraduate and master’s-level students) 30 years of age upon enrollment and must be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or master’s degree program General Scholarship at the Louisville campus or at an extension center. Students enrolled in a master’s-level or undergraduate Part-time and online education are not included in the degree program are eligible to apply for a general grant. Students must remain in good academic standing scholarship. Students must demonstrate financial need by with the institution. Should the student’s parents no completing the online College Board PROFILE. Awards longer be employed by IMB or NAMB, the grant will be range from $600 to $1,600 per year. discontinued. Rice-Judson Scholarship Active Duty Military Grant The Rice-Judson Scholarship honors two Baptist Southern Seminary does not accept Tuition Assistance missionaries: Luther Rice and Adoniram Judson and through the Department of Defense but instead offers

SOUTHERN SEMINARY Financial CATALOG Aid | | page 2016-2017 27 a full-tuition institutional grant, including tuition and Outside Scholarships student enrollment fees, for eligible students. Internet Southern Seminary accepts scholarships from all outside fees are not included in the grant. Student must be an sources with the exception of grants funded by federal active duty service member who is eligible to receive or state aid. The Financial Aid Office publishes lists of Tuition Assistance benefits from the Department of potential scholarship opportunities available at www.sbts. Defense from participating institutions. Additionally, edu/outsidescholarships. Churches or individuals wishing students must be enrolled in a degree program, maintain to support specific students at Southern Seminary may a 3.0 GPA, and must receive a passing grade for courses send scholarship checks to the Financial Aid Office and covered by the grant. should include the student’s name and 6-digit ID number. Spouse/Dependent Grant Student Loans Spouses or dependents of full-time students may be Southern Seminary accepts private educational loans. eligible for a 50% tuition grant on net tuition charges Students may apply for the Sallie Mae Smart Option (tuition charges less scholarships awarded by SBTS). Student Loan, the KY Advantage Loan with the Kentucky Qualifying students must apply midway through the Higher Education Student Loan Corporation, or the semester by submitting the spouse/dependent form to Discover Graduate Loan. Please visit www.sbts.edu/loans the Accounting Office. Please review full policy guidelines for more information. in the Academic Information section of the catalog. Veterans Benefits and Other Assistance from Vocational Rehabilitation Southern Seminary is an accredited institution recognized Southern Seminary by the Veterans Administration. Entitled Veterans may Short-Term Loans receive financial assistance for education through the Southern Seminary offers a short term loan to continuing G.I. Bill or the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment students for a maximum of $2,000 with an annual interest Vet Success Program. Since eligibility criteria and rate of 7%. Students may apply for a short term loan in benefits are different for each veteran’s educational the Financial Aid Office (Norton 154) for tuition or living assistance program, potential students should contact expenses. Applicants must be currently enrolled at SBTS the Veterans’ Administration Regional Office at 1-888- and must be in good academic standing. The repayment 442-4551 to determine eligibility prior to enrolling period for the loan is 6 months. at Southern Seminary. Veterans should contact the Financial Aid Office with questions regarding VA benefits, Emergency Aid and must request to be certified for VA benefits each At times a student may face an unexpected crisis caused semester. Please visit www.sbts.edu/vabenefits for more by serious illness, death, or some other unforeseen information. circumstance. At such times, Southern Seminary seeks to assist with emergency expenses through a grant that does not need to be repaid. All emergency aid situations should be directed to the Financial Aid Office. Payment Plan for Tuition Southern Seminary participates in the FACTS automatic payment plan, which is a program that allows students to make monthly payments toward their college expenses. One-fourth of a student’s tuition, fees, and residence life costs (if applicable) is due at registration. The remaining balance is automatically withdrawn from the student’s bank account or credit card in three equal monthly installments. The program is interest free, but a $25 enrollment fee is charged per semester to participate in the program. Tuition Assistance from Other Sources Federal or State Student Aid Programs Southern Seminary does not participate in any federal or state student aid programs involving loans or grants. Therefore, it is unnecessary for SBTS students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Federal loans already issued for previous educational experience may be deferred through the Academic Records Office. page 28 | Financial Aid SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 AdmissionsCampus Life

Student Life • Center for Student Success • The Bevin Center • Campus Facilities • Housing • Employment “It’s great to have so many opportunities provided on campus which foster meaningful fellowship for students whether married or single.” Student Life Student Organizations Southern Seminary wants your experience outside the Student Organizations establish community, classroom to be as enriching as your experience inside communication, and spiritual growth among groups the classroom. The Student Life office, directed by the of students who share a common affinity at Southern dean of students, offers resources and events that round Seminary. Recognition as an official SBTS student out the student experience. To keep up with the latest, go organization provides access to free meeting space and to www.sbts.edu/current-students/student-life. budgetary provision to pursue group interests. To start an organization or join an existing one, come to the Student Student Handbook Life office or visit www.sbts.edu/students/student-life/ Each student is responsible for knowing this material student-organizations. and abiding by all seminary policies and regulations of the most recent version of the Student Handbook. www. Student Care Services sbts.edu/current-students/policies/student-conduct. Counsel and care is provided for students and their family members through referrals authorized by the Chapel dean of students. If you have a personal issue, please Organized by the Office of the President, chapel is an reach out to the dean of students by contacting the integral facet of campus life. While classes are in session Student Life office. during each semester, the entire community gathers on Tuesday and Thursday in Alumni Chapel for an hour of Marriage Discipleship & Counsel worship and edification. The Student Life office, in partnership with FamilyLife, offers free marriage discipleship and counsel for the Student Activities seminary community, as both low-cost events and The seminary exists to prepare well-rounded ministers individual meetings for married couples are offered. See of the gospel, and student activities encourage the Student Life office for more details. fellowship, leadership, and mutual support. The Student Life Office helps students more faithfully live out what Men and Women of the Word they learn in the classroom through regular services and Both Men of the Word and Women of the Word are events. Students are engaged with the tools they'll need 9-week mentorship programs for students aspiring to for faithful ministry. serve the church. We’ll consider carefully both Scripture and the believer’s response to it, to deepen faith in, love Women at Southern for, and obedience to the Lord Jesus Christ. Students will At Southern Seminary, we recognize the vital role see a living model of how to conduct a Bible study with that women play in God’s Kingdom. We believe that expositional and relational skill that will serve them well in God is calling women unto himself. To that end, we’ve ministry. To apply, visit www.sbts.edu/students/student- created a variety of special programs and ministries life/men-and-women-of-the-word. to address women’s needs, including Seminary Wives Institute, Koinonia fellowship events, Women of the ID Cards and Email Word discipleship groups, and Equip: Practical Training All students must have an ID card (the Shield Card) to for Women in Ministry for training. See more at www. use campus services. All students are assigned a student sbts.edu/women. email account. Electronic mail is the primary means of communication for necessary information about classes, Ministry Leaders Internship registration, and other campus functions within the This program trains men and women for their unique seminary community. Students are accountable for the leadership roles in ministry. Under the office of Student contents of institutional communication received through Life, Ministry Leadership Interns promote a culture of their email account. discipleship through active leadership in substantial on-campus projects. Students will work with key leaders Center for Student Success across campus while receiving guidance from the dean From orientation to graduation, The Center for Student of students for course credit. To apply, visit www.sbts. Success is your source for academic and personal support edu/students/student-life/ministry-leaders-internship. at Southern Seminary. The Center for Student Success is committed to help you overcome challenges and progress toward

SOUTHERN SEMINARY Campus CATALOG Life | | page 2016-2017 29 completing your degree. We believe that every Southern in addressing those needs. To speak with the Manager student is capable of academic achievement. Our office of Disability Services, please email the Manager directly provides support for you in the following areas: at [email protected] or call the Center for Student Success at (502) 897-4680. Academic Advising Advising Hours: Our academic advising staff is here to guide you Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. EST while you work toward your degree at Southern Location: Norton Hall 154 Seminary. Students can set up an appointment to discuss their specific academic goals with an advisor and work Health Insurance with them to plan their class schedules. Phone advising Every student and student dependent is encouraged is available for off-campus students. Our office also to have medical insurance while enrolled at Southern provides advanced placement exams and processes Seminary. The Office of Student Success has course substitutions. To schedule an appointment information available for students, including policies to meet with an advisor, please email our office at through GuideStone Financial Resources of the [email protected] or call us at (502) 897-4680. Southern Baptist Convention. Advising Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. EST The Bevin Center for Location: Norton Hall 154 Missions Mobilization Writing Center The Bevin Center for Missions Mobilization exists to SBTS offers writing assistance to all students free of serve all Southern Seminary and Boyce College students charge. Students may bring drafts of any assignment by connecting the classroom with the unbelieving world. to the Writing Center for help with mechanics (like As students learn skills necessary to present the grammar, spelling, or style) or with content (like thesis gospel, they have opportunity to join faculty and staff statements, organization, or argumentation). Because in proclaiming Christ to unbelievers. Local ministries writing is a process, the Writing Center welcomes include rescue missions, sports chaplaincies, and more. students at any stage, from choosing a topic to Students receive life-long training through short-term polishing a final draft. The purpose of the Writing missions. Classroom learning is reinforced on domestic Center is not only to assist students with their and international mission fields. Opportunities for assignments but also to help them become better hands-on experience include Bible teaching, preaching, writers. Much more in-depth than a simple editing and evangelism in partnership with Alumni and IMB service, the Writing Center prepares students missionaries. to communicate well. The end goal of this service is to Future church planters gain critical experience prepare ministers of the gospel to engage their world by serving alongside skilled church planters and in more proficiently. the “living laboratory” of local churches and gain opportunity through the NAMB internship track. International Student Services The Center for Student Success helps international students meet the legal and social challenges of living Campus Facilities in America through assistance with obtaining legal Seminary Clinic identification and driver’s licenses, and opening bank The Clinic offers urgent care, as well as physicals (for accounts, etc. The office regularly informs and advises employment, school, adoption, and sports), well-baby on F-1 student visa matters, including employment visits, women’s annual exams, lab tests, immunizations, authorization and income taxes. travel vaccines, allergy injections, and maternity All students with legal citizenship outside the United ultrasounds, all at a low cost for seminary students, States are required to consult with the Manager for faculty, staff, and their family members. Staffing International Student Services within two days of includes a physician, nurse practitioner, and a team of arriving on campus. To schedule an appointment nurses. The Clinic is located at 213 Honeycutt, behind to meet with our Manager for International Student Admissions, and is open weekdays. No insurance is Services, please email our office at studentsuccess@ necessary. Visit www.sbts.edu — campus clinic for more sbts.edu or call (502) 897-4680. information or call 502-897-4497. Advising Hours: Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. EST Health & Recreation Center Location: Norton Hall 154 The seminary’s Health and Recreation Center is designed to provide structured and unstructured Disability Services recreational activities that will contribute to the Southern Seminary is committed to making both well-being and development of members in the campus facilities and degree programs accessible. seminary community and their families. The Health and Accessibility is under continual review by the seminary’s Recreation Center, located in the Honeycutt Campus faculty and administration. Students with physical Center, has game rooms, gymnasiums, racquetball accessibility or learning-related needs should contact courts, saunas, steam rooms, swimming pool, toddler the Manager of Disability Services in the Center for pool, outside fountain pool, whirlpool, walking/running Student Success to discuss how the seminary can assist track, and exercise/weight room. The Recreation page 30 | Campus Life SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Center sponsors Children’s Programs, Childcare, Group passport photo service. UPS, FedEx, and DHL services are Fitness Classes, Intramurals, and Rental Equipment for also available. Additionally, most students living in campus games and for camping. Locker and Towel Service is housing obtain a box at check in. Off-campus students available. Call 502-897-4720 or email [email protected] for may rent a box on a space available basis. more information. Edgar’s Gift Emporium Bookstore Edgar’s Gift Emporium is named after the late Edgar LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Young (E.Y.) Mullins, fourth president of The Southern Convention operates the campus bookstore, located in Baptist Theological Seminary from 1899 to 1928. The the Honeycutt Center. The bookstore carries all required store exists to provide reasonably-priced, good quality textbooks as well as an extensive selection of theological clothing and accessories for students and staff. Edgar’s books featuring a new academic title section and SBTS inventory includes suits, shirts, ties, bags, wallets, faculty author section. Students receive up to a 30% watches, desk stationery, shaving accessories, and fine discount on nearly all required textbooks. writing instruments. Library Dining Services The James P. Boyce Centennial Library, founded in Southern Seminary offers multiple dining options. The 1959, provides premier research collections for Biblical, Dining Hall offers students, staff, and guests all-you- theological, Baptist, missions, music, and other areas of care-to-eat food court options. These include a soup study. Its collections contain over 500,000 volumes and & salad bar, hot entrees, a grill, and a daily rotation over 1 million items including books, journals, minutes, of “to order” items. We also feature Founders’ Café, music, pamphlets, microforms, and audiovisuals. These which offers gourmet coffees, fresh pastries, pizzas, holdings rank the library among the top five seminary calzones, and sandwiches. As a conference and retreat collections in North America. destination, Southern Seminary Dining Services offers The library website can be accessed at http://library. professional catering with menus including simple sbts.edu. Either on-campus or remote, students can snacks for a team of 20 and formal banquets for 200 or access online databases, hundreds of journals, and other more. full-text materials. Wireless access (Wi-Fi) is available, and more than The Legacy Hotel 20 computer workstations are located throughout the Serving as a site to host conferences, seminars, and library. A variety of programs are available for research retreats, the Legacy Hotel is integral to the continuing and tutorials, including BibleWorks. Three copiers are mission of Southern Seminary. The Legacy Hotel features convenient for printing, copying, and scanning, provided state-of-the-art meeting rooms, which comfortably courtesy of 5th and Broadway. accommodate up to 200 people, with overnight The library provides access to key resources for accommodations in 69 guest rooms, including 35 two- students who desire to excel in their studies. Students room suites. can learn about library resources from experts at the For non-resident students, reduced rates are offered Research Hub, become better writers by engaging with on a daily, half-week, weekly, and extended stay basis, staff in the Writing Center, and get help in Greek or especially to doctoral and modular students. Detailed Hebrew from tutors from the Office of Student Success. rates and reservation information can be obtained by Through its collections and services, the library calling 1-877-444-SBTS. furthers the educational and ministry goals of students and faculty. Event Productions Event Planners in the Event Productions office work to Fifth and Broadway facilitate and host retreats, conferences, meetings, and The campus store takes its name from the former other events for external clients, as well as on-campus downtown location on the corner of Fifth and Broadway. departments. Services available include the convenience store, This office also seeks to plan new events and Production Services, and the Post Office. Fifth and conferences with constituents of the Southern Baptist Broadway sells snacks, household items, office supplies, Convention and other Christian organizations. Events and more. The wide selection of logo items includes may be scheduled by contacting the Event Productions clothing and accessories. office, at 502-897-4072. Production Services provides duplication and finish Campus Police work for professional color prints, black and white prints, The Campus Police Department is responsible for all binding, and laminating, as well as, organizes Greek and aspects of safety and security on the seminary and Boyce Hebrew cards, prints church bulletins, and binds class College campuses as well as all other property owned notes. Special event printing for weddings and more is by the seminary. The department is comprised of sworn also available. police officers who have full powers of arrest on the The Post Office offers most services available through seminary property. USPS, such as domestic and international shipping, money Seminary police officers are trained and equipped for orders, and registered mail. Though 5th & Broadway emergency responses and are trained in First Aid and CPR. does not process passport applications, they do offer a The Campus Police Department is staffed 24 hours a

SOUTHERN SEMINARY Campus CATALOG Life | | page 2016-2017 31 day, 7 days a week, including holidays. or a busy work schedule. The department utilizes a computer aided dispatch center and a campus radio system to ensure the quickest Apartments response possible to calls for service. This same center Southern offers a wide variety of apartment living options is able to monitor much of the campus by way of closed in Fuller, Foster, Grinstead, and Springdale Apartments. circuit television and officers regularly patrol the campus Whether you desire 1 or 2 bedrooms, 1 or 2 bathrooms, on foot, bicycles, ATV, and by marked vehicle. The carpet or hardwood, new or vintage, we have options for Campus Police Department maintains a close working you. All apartment rates include cable TV, internet, and relationship with the main law enforcement agency 24-hour security. serving metro Louisville. Furnished Apartments While the safety and security of the campus One and two-bedroom apartments are available for community is the primary goal of the department, our short-term stays and for missionaries on furlough. Each members also provide other services including parking apartment is completely furnished and contains all control, issuing Shield Cards and parking permits, key necessary housewares such as dishes and linens. Cable control, escorts upon request, and training on topics such TV, internet, and laundry facilities are available as personal safety and crime prevention. to all guests. Requests for furnished apartments can be made at www.sbts.edu/housing. Housing and Residence Life Living on campus at Southern Seminary offers several Commuter Housing advantages for students and families coming to Commuter housing is intended for students and is Louisville. Competitive pricing, thriving community, and available on a nightly basis. A limited number of bed the convenience of being within walking distance to spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis. classes and on-campus amenities make living on-campus Additional information and an online request can be attractive to the nearly 1,000 students and family- found at www.sbts.edu/housing. members who call Southern home. All of the residence halls and apartments include complimentary high-speed internet, cable, and 24-hour security. Additionally, Employment all students and family members enjoy access to the Church seminary’s Health and Recreation Center. The location of several hundred churches within The Residence Life program strives to maintain the commuting distance of the seminary campus allows unity of the Spirit by living out Christ’s example of ministry involvement to be an integral part of a student’s sacrificial love. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary seminary experience. Many of these congregations is represented by students of 41 different countries and all provide opportunities for students to gain practical 50 states. Though ethnically and culturally diverse, there experience in ministry while attending seminary. is unity in Christ. The vision of the Residence Life Program Students serve as pastors, or in music ministries, youth is a seminary community where residents and families ministries, Christian education, and a variety of other experience mutual sanctification, encouragement, and leadership positions. spiritual refinement through Christian fellowship. Although the seminary does not guarantee placement In order to apply for on-campus housing, please visit in church staff positions, it does offer assistance with www.sbts.edu/housing. A non-refundable application ministry employment searches through the Ministry fee is required to apply for all on-campus housing and is Connections Office in the Center for Student Success. payable online. Although confirmation cannot be made The Ministry Connections Office assists students and until officially accepted for admission, students are alumni by providing guidance for resume preparation, encouraged to submit the application for housing early in resources for employment searches, and a website the admissions process. where churches and ministries regularly post ministry Residence Halls opportunities at sbts-csm.symplicity.com. Current students and registered alumni may utilize this site to Carver, Manly, Mullins, Sampey, Whitsitt, and Williams search for ministry opportunities and to post their resume Halls offer single and multiple-occupancy rooms for for churches to view. The Ministry Connections Office single students. Amenities include a meal plan, lounges, also hosts various ministries on campus throughout the community kitchens, free laundry facilities, cable TV, school year and strives to serve as a bridge between the high-speed internet, and 24-hour security. students of Southern Seminary and the churches of the Meal plans are included in the Room and Board Southern Baptist Convention. The office can be contacted charges for students living in the dormitories and are by phone at 800-626-5525, extension 4680, or via email at available upon request for apartment residents. Meal [email protected]. plans can be utilized at any of the dining areas on campus: Students may choose a meal plan with “flex Louisville Employment dollars” included in the Room and Board charge that Many seminary students and student spouses find can be convenient for coffee or snacks between classes. employment, either on campus or off campus, with The Dining Hall also offers a “green-on-the-go” program the aid of the Human Resources Office. Qualified and that allows students to use their meal plan for carry-out skilled applicants with job experience are in demand meals — good for those days with back-to-back classes page 32 | Campus Life SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 for positions at the seminary. Human Resources takes applications, interviews, and refers students and student spouses to appropriate positions within the seminary. The Human Resources office accepts applications for employment with the seminary at any time during office hours. Applications should be updated at the beginning of each semester. Human Resources also offers assistance for students and student spouses who wish to find off-campus employment in the Louisville area. The Employment Opportunities Bulletin provides a weekly list of jobs, full or part-time positions, from various organizations in the Louisville community. This bulletin is updated every Monday and can be found on Canvas. Applicants are encouraged to visit prior to their arrival and make themselves available for in-person interviews.

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Registration • Student Status • Grades • Policies • Fees and Charges “Necessary norms have been established by the administration to encourage a Christian atmosphere conducive to good academic work.”

Registering and Payment for • Subterm 2 courses: Oct. 3. • Winter 2016-17: Jan. 9, 2017 or first day of Classes class, whichever occurs first. All students will register for classes through the online • Spring 2016-17: Feb. 6, 2017 registration page in Canvas. • Summer 2016-17: July 10, 2017 or first day of class, whichever occurs first. Registration opens incrementally based on student The last day to withdraw from a class for the 2016-17 division, the numbers of hours earned and student Academic Year is as follows: location (classes in progress are not included in the hours • Fall 2016-17: Oct. 31, 2016. earned total.) • Winter 2016-17: Mid-point of the class. • Spring 2016-17: March 31, 2017 Registration windows for the 2016-17 Academic Year • Summer 2016-17: Mid-point of the class. are as follows: To withdraw from a class, complete the course • Professional Doctoral Students (D.Min. and D.Ed. withdrawal form on the SBTS website. Min.) Payment for classes for the 2016-17 Academic Year is as o Winter and Spring 2017: Opens Oct. 1, 2016 and follows: closes Nov. 30, 2016. • Fall 2016-17: Aug. 29, 2016. o Summer and Fall 2017: Opens March 1, 2017 and • Winter 2016-17: Class start or Jan. 9, 2017, whichever closes April 30, 2017. comes first. • Research Doctoral Students (Th.M., D.Miss., Ed.D., • Spring 2016-17: Feb. 6, 2017. Ph.D.) • Summer 2016-17: Class start or July 24, 2017, which- o Fall and Winter 2016: March 15, 2016 and closes ever comes first. Aug. 29, 2016. • Students who have a significant balance in their o Spring and Summer 2017: Opens Oct. 15, 2016 and tuition accounts after the payment deadline may be closes Feb. 6, 2017. assessed a late payment fee. Requests for exceptions o Fall and Winter 2017: Opens March 15, 2017 and to the fee should be directed to the Accounting Office. closes Aug. 28, 2016. • Students who pay a program fee should contact the • Master’s Students Accounting Office with questions about due dates for o Registration opens payments. • Fall 2016-17: All students may register as of April 18, 2016. Refund Policy • Winter and Spring 2016-17: • 100% tuition refunds are given for classes that are • Students with 30 hours or less to complete dropped online through Canvas registration prior to degree: Oct. 31, 2016. the close of registration as outlined above. • Current internet students: Oct. 31, 2016. • There is no tuition refund for withdrawn courses. • Students with less than 60 hours to complete • Requests for exceptions to this policy should be degree: Nov. 7, 2016. emailed to Academic Records. • Students with 60+ hours to complete degree: Nov. 14, 2016. Advising • New internet students: Nov. 14, 2016. Students may receive academic advising through the • New on-campus students: Nov. 21, 2016. Center for Student Success. • Summer 2016-17/Fall 2017-18: Any academic exception to the catalog standards must • Students with 30 hours or less to complete be approved by the authorized dean and documented in degree: March 27, 2017. writing to Academic Records. Exceptions that have been • Current internet students: March 27, 2017. approved through the academic dean are not granted • Students with less than 60 hours to complete without written documentation in the student file. degree: April 3, 2017. • Students with 60+ hours to complete degree: Advanced Placement Testing April 10, 2017. Entering students have the opportunity to take advanced • New internet students: April 10, 2017. placement tests in Old Testament, New Testament, • New on-campus students: April 17, 2017. Elementary Greek, Elementary Hebrew, Church History, o Registration closes and/or Systematic Theology. Students who demonstrate • Fall 2016-17: proficiency on the placement exams must still take the • Semester and Subterm 1 classes: Aug. 29, 2016. same number of course hours in the subject area to meet page 34 | Academic Information SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 degree requirements, except in the case of elementary Cooperative Program Seminar languages. Elementary Greek and Hebrew do not need to The Cooperative Program Seminar is a (one-time) non- be replaced with another class. curricular requirement — course 42490 for doctoral students; CP100 for Boyce. Students should enroll in Class Schedules the class during their first year of study. All course The school year is divided into semesters and work is completed online through Canvas. Subsequent terms. There are two semesters, each of which has registration for classes is contingent upon fulfillment of approximately 13 weeks of classes. Additionally, there this requirement. Compliance at a sister seminary of the are condensed summer and winter terms. SBC is acceptable, provided that a transcript has been The unit of credit given for course work is the received by Academic Records. semester hour. This unit represents one hour of class per Master’s students will fulfill this requirement through week for a semester or an equivalent amount of study completion of Southern Baptist Heritage and Mission during the term. (course 26200). Orientation Students entering the seminary for their first semester Written Communication Requirement are required to participate in Orientation, which is Policy designed to be a welcoming occasion where students All seminary students must demonstrate an acceptable will meet key people who are here to make the level of written communication proficiency by achieving experience as a student happy and productive. Students a “B-” or better in college English courses prior to should register for Orientation to receive information attending seminary, or by successfully completing before the semester begins. Written Communication (course 31980). Registering for Courses All courses in English Composition and/or Grammar are averaged to verify a “B-” minimum. For students at Other Schools below this standard, a Written Communication While in seminary, students may wish to take courses course is required in the first or second semester of through other educational institutions in order to enhance enrollment. Course 31980 is remedial (undergraduate), their studies. Southern Seminary cooperates with other worth two credit hours, although it is not applicable schools in two programs: Metroversity and TEAM-A toward any degree requirements. (Theological Association of Mid-America). Appeal Metroversity A student may appeal the decision of Admissions to Southern Seminary students enrolled in a degree require Written Communication: program can take courses at one of the following • The student must submit a letter to Academic Records institutions: requesting the waiver of the course and stating the • Bellarmine College (Louisville, Kentucky) justification. • Indiana University Southeast (New Albany, Indiana) • The student must submit a recent research paper • Jefferson Community College (Louisville, Kentucky) which will be forwarded to the professor of Written • Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary Communication, who then makes a determination. (Louisville, Kentucky) Papers will be evaluated based on grammar, • Spalding University (Louisville, Kentucky) composition, and adherence to the Southern Seminary • University of Louisville (Louisville, Kentucky) Style Manual. There are links to these schools’ websites at www. • The student will be informed by Academic Records, metroversity.org. and a copy of the marked paper will be provided To qualify for Metroversity courses, students must be by request. full-time (minimum of 9 semester hours for graduate • This decision may be appealed to the Vice President and diploma) students. The Metroversity course counts for Academic Services. towards the total semester hours. Metroversity courses apply to fall and spring semesters only and cannot be Independent Study taken during the winter or summer terms. Independent studies are an exception to curricular Application to take Metroversity courses is made schedule and delivery of SBTS. If a conflict jeopardizes through Academic Records and requires the signature the graduation of a student, however, the faculty may of the registrar and the student’s advisor or school dean. entertain a proposal for an independent study model. The student will then take the form to the registrar of the The student must initiate the process by contacting host institution for approval. Some institutions require the professor for approval and the completion of the Metroversity students to wait until the late registration “Contract for Independent Study.” The dean of the period to register for classes. Please begin the process school where the course is taught must approve this two to three weeks before online registration closes for request prior to the beginning on the semester of term the semester. Registration and tuition fees are charged at for the study. The guidelines are available through Southern Seminary rates. Any additional course fees are Academic Records or the Center for Student Success. paid to the host institution.

SOUTHERN SEMINARY Academic CATALOG Information | | page 2016-2017 35 the semester system. Full-time and part-time enrollment Student Status status varies with the program of study in which a Academic Standing student is enrolled and when the student is enrolled Every student’s academic standing is reviewed at the (semester or term). Enrollment status is not applicable end of each semester. Each diploma and master’s to the winter term. level student is categorized into one of the following Semester Enrollment classifications of academic standing. Standards for Master’s and Diploma programs research and professional doctoral students (including • Full-time: 9 hours or more; (4.5 hours or more in sub- Th.M.) are described in sections of the catalog that relate term) to each specific degree. • Part-time: less than 8 hours Good Standing Doctoral Programs A student is considered to be in good standing if that • Full-time: 1 hour or more student has a grade-point average of at least a “C” (2.0 • Part-time: less than 1 hour on a 4.0 scale), both in the grading period that is the Summer Term Enrollment subject of academic review and in the cumulative total. Master’s and Diploma programs Academic Warning • Full-time: 5 hours or more If a student’s grade-point average in the last grading • Part-time: less than 5 hours period is below “C” (2.0 on a 4.0 scale), the student Doctoral Programs is placed on academic warning. He or she must • Full-time: 1 hour or more achieve at least a “C” average (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) • Part-time: less than 1 hour evaluated over the subsequent 9 hours of course work. The maximum course load for the semester and Academic warning and academic probation may occur summer term is 18 hours. The maximum course load for simultaneously. the winter term is 15 hours. Exceptions to this policy may be granted by the student’s school dean. Academic Probation A student is considered to be on academic probation Maintaining Student Status when his or her cumulative grade-point average falls Southern Seminary prioritizes the spiritual maturity below “C” (2.0 on a 4.0 scale). He or she must achieve and development of each student. Standards are set at least a “C” average (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) evaluated over to encourage a Christian environment appropriate for the subsequent 9 hours of course work. academics. The administration reserves the right to determine continued student status. Academic Suspension Student status is subject to review at any time. A Failure to satisfy requirements for removal from member of the faculty, staff, or student body may academic probation will result in academic suspension. request a review by the office of the Dean of Students This standing requires that the student withdraw from if a student demonstrates the inability to live in seminary for at least one semester. If the individual harmony within the community, or if characteristics desires to re-enter the seminary, he or she must apply presumed present for admission are lacking, such as for readmission. Readmission, however, is not automatic. moral character, relational skills, potential for effective If readmission is granted, the student will be admitted ministry, and appropriate church involvement. on academic probation. Plagiarism and Telecommunications Academic Dismissal Plagiarism is the use or theft of intellectual property Academic dismissal results when a student fails to satisfy without attribution, both a moral and educational the requirements necessary for removal from academic transgression. Students are required to affirm their probation once that student has been readmitted academic integrity in writing when submitting all course following academic suspension. This academic standing work: On my honor, I have neither given nor taken improper requires the student to withdraw. The student is then assistance in completing this assignment. Appropriate ineligible for readmission. and ethical behavior honors the software licensing Attendance in Classes agreements and copyright law; respects confidentiality The breadth of the seminary curriculum requires and/or privacy of data; uses telecommunication and a variety of approaches to teaching and learning. computing resources without offending, annoying, or Therefore, no uniform requirement for class attendance harassing others. Students and employees are accountable is prescribed. To allow for flexibility in the teaching/ for their use of all computing and telecommunications learning process, each professor will establish the resources. Misuse may result in legal or disciplinary action. attendance requirements in his or her course. Failure to meet these requirements may be reflected in a Campus Requirements student’s grade. Extension Center and Online Students The Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Theological Enrollment Status and Maximum Studies degrees may be completed through any Course Load combination of online, on-campus, or extension courses, Each course is assigned a credit hour value based upon including fully online. page 36 | Academic Information SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 For all other master’s degrees, at least one-half of the student should consult with the dean of the school in credits for the degree must be earned in on-campus which the course was taught (for master’s work) or the courses. On-campus courses include any courses chairman of the appropriate doctoral studies committee taken at the Louisville campus of Southern Seminary, for an extension of time or for other instructions. including two-day hybrid modular, one-week modular, • If the consultation with the professor results in and traditional semester-long courses. Some conference change of the previously assigned grade, the and travel courses, as well as integrative seminars in the professor will complete a change of grade form with Ministry Apprenticeship Program, may also qualify as Academic Records. on-campus courses. • Additional information regarding grievances may be International students with F-1 visas may not enroll at found in the student handbook. any extension center. Incomplete Coursework Degree Completion The seminary faculty discourages granting “incomplete” Students who are taking courses toward a degree grades except in special cases (such as medical or family program and who find themselves having to relocate may emergencies). The faculty member must deem any wish to complete some of their work at another regionally special cases appropriate. accredited school and then transfer courses back to Students receiving an incomplete during any semester Southern Seminary. If a student chooses to do so, he or or term are required to complete the work necessary she must ensure that the last 24 credit hours of his or her to remove the incomplete prior to the close of the next degree program are taken consecutively at Southern. This scheduled semester. If a student does not complete means that no courses taken at another school may be the required work by the deadline, the incomplete transferred in toward the degree during the time when will be changed to an “F.” This policy also applies to the last 24 credit hours are being completed. The dean independent studies. must grant any exceptions to this rule. Doctor of Ministry students who receive an incomplete during any semester or term will not be permitted to Grades register for additional classes until the incomplete work is submitted. Students may not begin their doctoral project Grading System until all incomplete courses are finished. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary awards grade Exceptions to this policy may be made on the points on a 4-point system. The quality point value per recommendation of a faculty member to Academic credit hour for each letter grade is as follows: Records. All incompletes must be resolved by the mid- A 4.0 C 2.0 point of the semester in which the student intends to A- 3.7 C- 1.7 graduate. B+ 3.3 D+ 1.3 B 3.0 D 1.0 Repeated Courses B- 2.7 D- 0.7 Any course may be repeated regardless of the grade C+ 2.3 F 0 received for that course although a course will count The minimum passing grade for master’s level courses toward the student’s degree requirements only once. is a “D-”. Doctoral level minimum grades vary, see Each attempt will remain on the student’s transcript, program descriptions. Some courses are graded on a but only the most recent grade will be used to calculate satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Instead of one of the the student’s grade-point average (GPA) Responsibility letter grades listed above, the student receives either for unintentionally repeated courses is not assumed by “S” for satisfactorily completing the course or “U” for the institution. unsatisfactorily completing the course. Other courses are graded on a Pass/Fail basis. Transcripts Transcripts are confidential documents and are issued Change of Grade only upon the request of the student. Transcripts requests Approximately three weeks after the close of each are submitted electronically through the SBTS website. semester, the student can view his or her grades for Requests submitted through e-mail, mail, or fax may be courses taken during that semester via Canvas. If a accepted under exceptional circumstances. The charge student feels that he or she has been assigned an for issuance of a transcript is noted in the “Schedule incorrect grade for a course, the following procedure of Fees and Charges” at the end of this section. Most should be followed: transcripts are issued within three to five working days. • An appointment should be scheduled with the More time may be necessary for older records, for professor as soon as possible after receipt of the students who just completed course work and who have official grade from Academic Records. When making not received their grade reports, and/or for doctoral the appointment, the student should indicate that the work. No transcript will be issued for persons who do purpose of the meeting is to review the grade that has not have clearance, including financial clearance from been received. Accounting Services. Academic Records reserves the • This consultation with the professor regarding the grade right at any time to withhold a transcript for further must take place within 30 days of the issuance of the verification of the request. official grade. When the professor is not available, the

SOUTHERN SEMINARY Academic CATALOG Information | | page 2016-2017 37 Students who are within 6 hours of completing Policies their degree requirements may request permission to Access to Student Information participate in the graduation ceremony and complete A student has the right to examine some of the the requirements in the following term. Academic information in his or her student record. To do so, the performance and the courses to be taken will factor into student should contact Academic Records. A member the decision for approval of the request. Please contact of the Academic Records staff will obtain the file and be Academic Records for details. present when the student examines it. Satisfaction of Cumulative Grade-Point Average Seminary personnel may be given access to student Unless otherwise stated in degree program requirements, files for routine purposes of processing. Third parties graduation from any master’s level program requires the outside the institution may be given only specified satisfactory completion of all the specified hours with a items of directory information. Additional access may minimum cumulative grade-point average of “C-” (1.7 on be granted with the written consent of the student or a 4.0 scale). where the welfare of the student or others requires disclosure. Questions regarding directory information or Faculty Approval student files should be directed to Academic Records. Although curricular requirements have been satisfied, The full policy on access to student records is available the faculty of Southern Seminary reserves the right to in the Academic Records office. recommend that a student not be granted a degree. Evaluation of Classes Satisfaction of Financial Obligations The quality of curriculum and instruction is monitored All financial obligations to the institution must be fulfilled annually. Students participate in the evaluation process. prior to graduation, so that all accounts are clear of debt, A student may submit an evaluation by contacting the including the graduation fee. If graduation is deferred, office of Institutional Assessment even if a course is not student should contact Academic Records regarding a scheduled for review. partial refund. Finals Earning Multiple Degrees Academic Records will publish a final examination Individuals who earned a bachelor’s degree at Boyce schedule each semester based on class meeting times. College may not apply any of those credits to a master’s With permission of the professor of the course, a degree. Boyce College graduates are eligible to take student may take a final examination at a date other electives in place of core M.Div. courses in accordance than the scheduled date. In such instances, the student with the Advanced Standing Policy below. may be assigned a grade of “Incomplete” for the course. Individuals who earned an M.Div. at SBTS may enroll in an MA degree and apply up to half of the MA credits from Graduation Policy the M.Div. (e.g. Up to 24 hours from the M.Div. may be In order to graduate from Southern Seminary, a student applied to a 48 hour MA.) Courses may not be repeated must meet all of the obligations listed below: and will be replaced by electives in the same category Application for Graduation (e.g. Old Testament elective for Intro to Old Testament) to meet degree requirements for the MA degree. A “Graduation Application” must be completed and Individuals who earned an MA degree at SBTS may submitted to Academic Records by September 15 for fall enroll in an M.Div. program and apply up to half of the graduation or February 15 for spring graduation. Failure MA credits without relinquishing the MA degree (e.g. to submit the completed form by the deadline may result 24 hours of a 48 hour MA may be applied to an M.Div.) in a late fee or delay in graduation. All of the MA credits may be applied if the MA degree Satisfaction of Degree Requirements is relinquished. Courses may not be repeated and will A student may graduate under the requirements stated be replaced by electives in the same category (e.g. Old in the seminary catalog at the time of acceptance Testament elective for Intro to Old Testament) to meet into a degree program, provided that there has not degree requirements for the M.Div. been a withdrawal from classes for two or more years. Individuals who earned a Th.M. at SBTS may enroll Students may elect to graduate under the catalog in the Ph.D. program and apply up to 12 hours of Ph.D. revisions that are implemented during the time of seminars to the Ph.D. program. enrollment, although all the new requirements must be met. Students must contact Academic Records to change to the current catalog. Transfer of Credit Policy The student is responsible to ensure that all Master’s Level Programs requirements for graduation have been satisfied. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary recognizes Graduation audits will be conducted upon receipt of appropriate course work completed at other seminaries, the student's graduation application. Students will be universities and colleges that have been accredited by notified by student email of the results. All outstanding the Association of Theological Schools (ATS), or by one academic issues must be resolved by the mid-point of of the six regional accrediting bodies in the U.S. Transfer the semester in order to be eligible for graduation. credit for diploma programs may be accepted from institutions that are unaccredited or have been accredited page 38 | Academic Information SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 by other agencies. All credits are accepted in accordance 4. Syllabus from the actual course with federal and state law, informed by the standards 5. Substantial samples of course work delineated in the American Association of Collegiate If an institution receives full accreditation status from Registrars and Admissions Officers Transfer Credit ATS or a regional accrediting agency within two years of Practices Guide. matriculation, the student may request a reevaluation of Transfer courses must be appropriate for the degree the transfer of credit hours earned while the institution program, and have commensurate academic content was under review. and expectations to the course being substituted, with a grade of “C-” or higher. Transfer hours are posted on Professional and Research Doctoral Programs the official transcript as credit earned with no grade Generally, Southern Seminary does not grant transfer upon the completion of one semester in an approved credit for doctoral work completed in other institutions. degree program. Any exceptions must be approved by the Associate The maximum amount of transfer credit varies according Vice President for Doctoral Studies. to the program of study. Up to 60 hours may be Advanced Standing1 transferred from other institutions into the master of A person who has taken Boyce College courses will divinity degree. For all other degrees, up to 50% of the receive advanced standing for SBTS courses if the credit hours may be transferred from other institutions. grade earned for the Boyce course is a B or higher for Transfer credit from a conferred master's degree is the courses listed below. In the case of some courses, limited to 50% of the credit earned. (e.g. only 18 hours of two Boyce courses are required to qualify for advanced a 36-hour degree are eligible to be transferred.) standing. Unless indicated otherwise, advanced Transfer credit will not normally be granted for Personal placement allows students to take an elective course Evangelism (32100) and Introduction to Missiology only within the same Division, and preferably within (32960). Exceptions to this policy must be approved by the same Department, as the replaced required course. the dean or associate dean of the Billy Graham School. Students may take the required course if desired and do Students are notified via email of transferred credit not have to apply advanced standing. applicable to their degree. Prior written approval from the Center for Student Success is required for transferring Course Evaluation Policy any course work during the final twenty-four hours of Students wishing to take a course at other institutions not course work. affiliated with Metroversity or Team-A for transfer of credit Transferred credit is evaluated when a written request to Boyce College or Southern Seminary should request a is submitted to Academic Records. course evaluation prior to registering for the course. 1. A request for the evaluation of transferred credit The following information is required to evaluate a course: from an accredited institution will be processed 1. The Course Evaluation Request form after the receipt of all necessary documents to 2. A catalog description of the course to be evaluated Academic Records: 3. Course Syllabus A. Completed Transcript Evaluation Request Form Once the course has been evaluated the student B. Official copies of transcripts to be evaluated will be notified if the course may be considered for C. Copy of catalog course descriptions of all work transfer of credit. Due to varying factors, approval of to be evaluated a course does not guarantee that transfer of credit will D. Copy of syllabi of all work to be evaluated be granted. Transfer of credit is only granted after the Additional information may be requested by the course has been successfully completed, and a request Registrar's Office as needed. for transfer of credit has been received with the required 2. Transferred credit from institutions outside the documentation. United States and Canada, or those not accreditedCourse evaluations are conducted in the order in by ATS or a regional body, will be evaluated onwhich an they are received; however, requests from current individual basis. A maximum of twenty-four hoursstudents will take priority. Course evaluations are not may be transferred, and must be approved by intendedthe to evaluate an entire program; we reserve the school dean or the office of Academic Records.right to limit the number of courses evaluated. A. Transfer of credit evaluation for courses taken at an institution outside the United States or Transfer of Degree Program Canada must be evaluated by World Education Most students who wish to transfer from one degree Services (WES) before being submitted with the program to another must make application through accompanying documentation (listed below). Academic Records. If the change of degree program is B. Transfer of credit evaluation for courses from from the Master of Arts in Theological Studies or Master institutions outside of the United States of Music in Church Music to another master’s degree, and institutions not accredited by ATS or a the student must reapply for the new degree through regional accrediting agency require the following Admissions. documentation: 1. Completed Transcript Evaluation Form 2. Official copies of transcripts to be evaluated 3. Vita of Professor/s 1For corresponding course titles, check the Curriculum sections of the SBTS and Boyce College catalogs.

SOUTHERN SEMINARY Academic CATALOG Information | | page 2016-2017 39 Students who change degree programs will be will be made in accordance with the current refund required to meet course requirements that are in effect policy. Students will receive grades of “WP” for all for that degree at the time of transfer. The student must classes until the last business day of October for fall and also be enrolled in the degree program from which he or March for spring. Students who withdraw after that time she intends to graduate for a minimum of one semester. will receive automatic “F”’s. A student admitted to SBTS as a diploma student A student who withdraws and desires to be may apply for degree transfer if he or she meets the readmitted must contact Admissions at least 30 days following criteria: prior to the beginning of the semester or term. The 1. Earned a minimum of 24 hours of SBTS master’s- reapplication fee will not apply. level coursework. 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Refunds On-line payments may be made by checking or savings, Discover, American Express, Visa or MasterCard either page 40 | Academic Information SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 in full or by using the FACTS monthly payment plan. Full nonrefundable)...... $250.00 payment may be made in Accounting by cash, check or money order. All accounts with the seminary must be Doctoral Degree Programs paid promptly. Neglect of financial obligations may be Continuing Th.M. students cause for disciplinary action. Per Hour — SBC Student...... $364.00 A student must pay all current financial obligations Per Hour — Non SBC Student...... $728.00 before registering for any semester/term. A student Internet Course Fee (per internet course taken — must satisfy any outstanding financial obligations before nonrefundable)...... $250.00 grades and/or transcripts can be issued to or for the Ministry Th.M. ($1000 down, balance due student. Individuals are responsible for any collection equally over 18 months) costs and legal fees paid by The Southern Baptist Program Cost — SBC Student...... $8,754.00 Theological Seminary to third parties for the collection Program Cost — Non SBC Student...... $14,884.00 of any account balances. Internet Course Fee (per internet course taken — Dormitory rent is billed by the semester and due by nonrefundable)...... $250.00 each registration payment deadline. Apartment rentals Continuation Fee are due one month in advance and are payable at the (past third paid semester in program)...... $1,000 beginning of each calendar month. If rent on student housing becomes delinquent, the student may be Research Th.M. ($1000 down, balance due required to vacate his or her apartment and may be equally over 18 months) withdrawn from all classes. 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SOUTHERN SEMINARY Academic CATALOG Information | | page 2016-2017 41 External reader of Ph.D. Dissertation (if applicable)...... $500.00 Postage for International External Reader (if applicable)...... $100.00 Repeat Defense Draft Style Reading, Doctoral Project, Dissertation or Thesis...... $250.00 Repeat Initial Style Reading, Doctoral Project, Dissertation or Thesis...... $100.00 Fees for thesis, dissertation, or project microfilming, copyright, and binding are released annually by the library and are subject to change without notice. Spouse/Dependent Refunds To qualify for this refund both students must first pay all tuition and fees in full (or have the FACTS monthly payment plan) at the time of registration and both students must still be enrolled at the mid-point of the semester. The Spouse Dependent application form is available on the Student Tools/Account Information tab on my.sbts.edu and is also publicized in the Towers Weekly email. A spouse or dependent of a full-time student may be eligible for a 50% refund of net tuition charges (gross tuition charges less any Seminary- provided financial aid), subject to the following guidelines: • This refund does not apply to additional fees, including the Student Enrollment Fee; • Only one spouse or dependent refund is permitted for each full paying student; • If both students are full-time, the 50% refund will be applied to the student with the lesser net tuition charges; • If one student is a doctoral student billed monthly, that student is the full-paying student, and the refund will be determined on the net tuition charges of the other student; • The terms “spouse” and “dependent” are used in this policy as they are defined for federal income tax purposes; • The refund will be applied to the account of the student who qualifies for the refund. Credits may then be transferred to a spouse’s account if requested. Individual Supervisory Fees per course (per semester) Some courses may require additional fees, such as classes requiring clinical supervision, non-credit language study, or musical instruction. See online fee schedule. All fees are subject to change. If additional fee information is needed contact Academic Records at (502) 897- 4209.

page 42 | Academic Information SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 SchoolAdmissions of Theology Faculty • Introduction • Masters’ Programs • Doctoral Programs “The School of Theology seeks to provide biblical and theological training foundational for church-related ministries as well as roles which require advanced theological training.”

Administration Faculty Dean: Gregory A. Wills, Ph.D. Scripture and Associate Dean: Interpretation Division Thomas R. Schreiner, Ph.D. Associate Dean: Department of Old Testament Donald S. Whitney, D.Min., Ph.D. Terry J. Betts Associate Professor of Old Testament Interpretation (2001) Dean B.S.Ed., Wright State University; Gregory A. Wills M.Div., Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Dean of the School of Theology; Theological Seminary; Additional David T. Porter Professor of Church Studies: Jerusalem University College History (1997); Director of the Center for the Study of the Southern Baptist Convention

Betts is a fifth generation Southern Baptist minister B.S., Th.M., Duke University; M.Div., who has pastored 14 years in Ohio and Indiana. Betts is Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; a frequent preacher and Bible conference speaker and Ph.D., Emory University member of the Evangelical Theological Society. He has

also participated in an archaeological dig at Hazor. He Wills has served as dean of the School of Theology since has written Ezekiel the Priest: A Custodian of Tora. He 2013 and as professor of church history since 1997. He contributed a chapter to The Challenge of the Great was the Archives and Special Collections Librarian from Commission; has written for Holman Bible Dictionary, 1994. He is author of Democratic Religion: Freedom, The Southern Baptist Journal of Theology, and The Tie; Authority, and Church Discipline in the Baptist South, and has contributed to a number of articles for Biblical 1785-1900 and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Illustrator. 1859-2009.

Russell T. Fuller Professor of Old Testament Interpretation (1998)

B.S., M.A., Bob Jones University; M.Phil., Ph.D., Hebrew Union College; Doctoral Studies, The Dropsie College

With an interest in Old Testament and Ancient Near Eastern languages, literature and history, Fuller’s addition to the Southern Seminary faculty enriches the Old Testament Department. Before his appointment in 1998, he was assistant professor of Bible and Bible languages at Mid-Continent College and interim pastor in Ohio and Kentucky. He is co-author of An Invitation to Biblical Hebrew.

SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 School of Theology | page 43 Duane A. Garrett James M. Hamilton John R. Sampey Professor of Old Professor of Biblical Theology (2008) Testament Interpretation (2004) B. A., University of Arkansas; B.A., Rice University; M.Div., Trinity Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary; Evangelical Divinity School; Ph.D., Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Baylor University Theological Seminary

Garrett brings to Southern Seminary many years Before coming to Southern, Hamilton served as assistant of teaching, writing, research, and pastoral professor of biblical studies at Southwestern Baptist experience. He has served on the faculty of Gordon- Theological Seminary’s Houston campus and was the Conwell Theological Seminary, Bethel Seminary, preaching pastor at Baptist Church of the Redeemer. He Canadian Southern Baptist Seminary, Mid-America currently serves as the preaching pastor at Kenwood Baptist Baptist Seminary, and Korea Baptist Seminary. His Church. He has written God’s Glory in Salvation through books include Song of Songs in the Word Biblical Judgment: A Biblical Theology and God’s Indwelling Commentary; A Modern Grammar for Classical Presence: The Ministry of the Holy Spirit in the Old and New Hebrew; Angels and the New Spirituality; Authority and Testaments. He has contributed chapters to many other Interpretation; and Hosea, Joel in the New American books and has authored many scholarly articles. Commentary. He also serves as the general editor for The Archaeology Study Bible from Zondervan Press. Department of New Testament Peter J. Gentry William F. Cook, III Donald L. Williams Professor of Old Professor of New Testament Testament Interpretation (1999) Interpretation (2000)

B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Toronto; B.A., University of Central Florida; Graduate Studies: M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Dallas Theological Seminary, Theological Seminary; Ph.D., New Jerusalem University College Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

Gentry comes to Southern with an expansive knowledge Prior to coming to Southern, Cook was associate of biblical languages. He served on the faculty of Toronto professor of New Testament and chair of the Theology Baptist Seminary and Bible College for 15 years and Division at Florida Baptist Theological College where taught at the University of Toronto, Heritage Theological he taught for nine years. He is the author of several Seminary, and Tyndale Theological Seminary. Gentry is articles and numerous book reviews. Cook has served the author of many articles and book reviews, and has as a pastor and interim pastor in Louisiana, Alabama, given presentations to groups, such as the International and Florida, and is currently the pastor of Ninth and Organization for the Study of the Old Testament and O Baptist Church. He is a member of the Evangelical the Society of Biblical Literature, of which he is also Theological Society. a member. He is currently editing Ecclesiastes and Proverbs for the Göttingen Septuagint Series and is Daniel M. Gurtner giving leadership to the Hexapla Institute. He coauthored Ernest and Mildred Hogan Professor of Kingdom through Covenant: A Biblical-Theological New Testament Interpretation (2016) Understanding of the Covenants with Stephen Wellum. B.A., Grove City College; M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; Th.M., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; Ph.D., University of St. Andrews

Prior to joining the faculty at Southern, Gurtner was professor of New Testament at Bethel Seminary for 11 years. He also served as adjunct professor of New Testament at Bethlehem College and Seminary. His publications include The Torn Veil: Matthew’s Exposition page 44 | School of Theology SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 of the Death of Jesus, Second Baruch: A Critical Edition Thomas R. Schreiner of the Syriac Text, Exodus: A Commentary on the Greek James Buchanan Harrison Professor Text of Codex Vaticanus; From Creation to New Creation: of New Testament Interpretation Essays on Exegesis and Biblical Theology (ed., with B. (1997); Associate Dean of the School Gladd); Jesus, Matthew’s Gospel, and Early Christianity: of Theology Studies in Memory of Graham N. Stanton (ed., with R. A. Burridge and J. Willitts); and A Comparative Handbook B.S., Western Oregon University; to the Gospel of Mark: Comparison with Apocrypha, M.Div., Th.M., Western Seminary; Pseudepigrapha, the Qumran Scrolls, and Rabbinic Ph.D., Fuller Theological Seminary Literature (ed., with B. Chilton et al.).

Schreiner joined the Southern faculty in 1997 after Jonathan T. Pennington serving 11 years on the faculty at Bethel Theological Associate Professor of New Testament Seminary. He also taught New Testament at Azusa Pacific Interpretation (2005); Director of University. Schreiner, a Pauline scholar, is the author or Research Doctoral Studies editor of several books, including Theology of the New Testament; Romans, the Baker Exegetical Commentary B.A., Northern Illinois University; Series on the New Testament; Interpreting the Pauline M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity Epistles; The Law and Its Fulfillment: A Pauline Theology School; Ph.D., University of St. of Law; The Race Set Before Us: A Biblical Theology of Andrews Perseverance and Assurance; Still Sovereign, co-edited with Bruce A. Ware; Magnifying God in Christ: A Summary

of New Testament Theology; and The King in His Beauty: Pennington comes to us from the University of St. A Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testament. Andrews in Scotland where he completed a Ph.D. in New Testament Studies. His areas of teaching and research interest focus on the Gospels, hermeneutics, and the Brian J. Vickers history of interpretation. Along with numerous articles, Professor of New Testament Pennington has written works on both Greek and Hebrew Interpretation (2004); Associate Editor, vocabulary, in addition to the books Heaven and Earth In The Southern Baptist Journal the Gospel of Matthew and Reading the Gospel Wisely: A of Theology Narrative and Theological Introduction. B.A., West Virginia University; M.A., Wheaton College; M.Div., Ph.D., The Robert L. Plummer Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Professor of New Testament Interpretation (2002) Vickers currently serves as the assistant editor of The B.A., Duke University; M.Div., Ph.D., Southern Baptist Journal of Theology. Vickers is actively The Southern Baptist Theological involved in leading short-term mission trips and teaching Seminary; Additional Studies: overseas. He is also a member of The Evangelical Jerusalem University College Theological Society. He has written Jesus’ Blood and Righteousness: Paul’s Theology of Imputation, and he has published articles in Trinity Journal, The Southern Baptist Journal of Theology, Eusebia, Gospel Witness, and The Plummer is a biblical scholar with a missionary heart. He New Holman Bible Dictionary. is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society and the Institute for Biblical Research and has authored or Jarvis J. Williams edited Paul’s Understanding of the Church’s Mission; 40 Associate Professor of New Testament Questions about Interpreting the Bible; Journeys of Faith; Interpretation (2013) Missions According to Paul; The Story of Scripture; and Understanding the Bible as well as numerous scholarly B.S., Boyce College; M.Div., Th.M., articles and essays. Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Williams is an accomplished author and esteemed speaker on topics such as the Pauline Epistles, the function of the Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha in early Christianity, sacrifice and atonement, and race/ethnicity

SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 School of Theology | page 45 in the Pauline letters. He is a member of the American Rediscovering the Church Fathers: Who They Were and Academy of Religion, the Evangelical Theological Society, How They Shaped the Church. the Institute for Biblical Research, and the Society of Biblical Literature. In addition to numerous essays and articles, Williams is the author of Maccabean Martyr Gregory A. Wills Traditions in Paul’s Theology of Atonement: Did Martyr David T. Porter Professor of Church Theology Shape Paul’s Conception of Jesus’s Death?; One History (1997); Dean of the School New Man: The Cross and Racial Reconciliation in Pauline of Theology; Director of the Center Theology; and For Whom Did Christ Die? The Extent of for the Study of the Southern Baptist the Atonement in Paul’s Theology. Convention

B.S., Th.M., Duke University; M.Div., Theology and Tradition Division Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; Department of Church History Ph.D., Emory University and Historical Theology Wills has served as dean of the School of Theology since C. Berry Driver Jr. 2013 and as professor of church history since 1997. He Professor of Church History (2014); was the Archives and Special Collections Librarian from Associate Vice President for Academic 1994. He is author of Democratic Religion: Freedom, Resources; Seminary Librarian Authority, and Church Discipline in the Baptist South, 1785-1900 and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, B.A., University of Alabama; M.Div.; 1859-2009. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.S.L.S., University of Shawn D. Wright Kentucky; Ph.D., Mid-America Baptist Associate Professor of Church History Theological Seminary (2001)

Driver is the associate vice president for Academic B.A., Duke University; M.Div., Resources, seminary librarian at the James P. Boyce Gordon-Conwell Theological Centennial Library, and professor of church history at Seminary; Ph.D., The Southern Southern Seminary. He is originally from Montgomery, Baptist Theological Seminary Alabama, and is married to Kathy Driver. They have three children: Jeremiah, Charis, and Daniel. He was licensed and ordained at First Baptist Church, Selma, Alabama, and has held pastorates in Alabama, Tennessee, and Wright came to Southern Seminary after serving Southern New York. He has also held teaching and administrative Baptist churches in New England. He has been active in positions at Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary church planting and pastoring and currently serves as (1990-1996), and Southwestern Baptist Theological one of the pastors at Clifton Baptist Church. In addition Seminary (1996-2013). He has been a member of the to teaching at Southern, he is active in teaching on the American Library Association since 1990. mission field. He is also a member of the Evangelical Theological Society. In addition to contributions in Michael A. G. Haykin journals, Wright co-edited Believer’s Baptism: Sign of the Professor of Church History and New Covenant In Christ (2007) with Tom Schreiner; and Biblical Spirituality (2008); Director, contributed a chapter to The Lord’s Supper: Remembering The Andrew Fuller Center for and Proclaiming Christ Until He Comes. Baptist Studies

B.A., University of Toronto; M.Rel., Wycliffe College and Univ. of Toronto; Th.D., Wycliffe College and Univ. of Toronto

Haykin has authored The Spirit of God: The Exegesis of 1 and 2 Corinthians in the Pneumatomachian Controversy of the Fourth Century; One Heart and One Soul: John Sutcliff of Olney, His Friends, and His Times; Kiffin, Knollys and Keach: Rediscovering Our English Baptist Heritage; ‘At the Pure Fountain of Thy Word’: Andrew Fuller as an Apologist; Jonathan Edwards: The Holy Spirit in Revival; The God who draws near: An Introduction to Biblical Spirituality and page 46 | School of Theology SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Department of Christian Theology R. Albert Mohler, Jr. Joseph Emerson Brown Professor Gregg R. Allison of Christian Theology (1993); Professor of Christian Theology (2003) President of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary B.S., Northern Illinois University; M.Div., Ph.D., Trinity Evangelical B.A., Samford University; M.Div., Divinity School Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Mohler became the ninth president of The Southern Allison came to Southern from Western Seminary, where Baptist Theological Seminary in August 1993. Before he taught theology and church history for nine years. He assuming the office of president, Mohler served as has 18 years of ministry experience as a staff member of editor of the Christian Index, the state paper for Georgia Campus Crusade. He has served as a missionary to Italy Baptists. He also served as assistant to the president and Switzerland, and as a pastor in Switzerland. He has at Southern Seminary. A leader among Baptists and served for over a decade as the book review editor for the American evangelicals, Mohler is widely respected as a Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, and now theologian, speaker, and author. Time.com called him the as the secretary of the Evangelical Theological Society. “reigning intellectual of the evangelical movement in the He has authored Historical Theology: An Introduction to U.S.” In addition to his presidential duties, Mohler hosts Christian Theology; Getting Deep: Understand What You two programs: "The Briefing" and "Thinking in Public." Believe About God and Why; Jesusology: Understand He also writes a popular blog and a regular commentary What You Believe About Jesus and Why; Sojourners and on moral, cultural, and theological issues. All of these can Strangers; and various chapters in edited books and be accessed through Mohler’s website, www.AlbertMohler. scholarly articles. com. In addition to contributing to a number of collected volumes, he is the author of several books, including: We Phillip R. Bethancourt Cannot Be Silent: Speaking Truth to a Culture Redefining Assistant Professor of Christian Sex, Marriage, and the Very Meaning of Right and Wrong; Theology (2011) Culture Shift: Engaging Current Issues with Timeless Truth; Desire & Deceit: The Real Cost of the New Sexual B.A., M.S., Texas A&M University; Tolerance; He Is Not Silent: Preaching in a Postmodern M.Div., Ph.D., The Southern Baptist World; and Conviction to Lead: The 25 Principles for Theological Seminary Leadership That Matters.

Juan R. Sanchez Assistant Professor of Christian Theology (2016) Bethancourt has served Southern Seminary since 2006, holding positions as director of Academic Advising for B.M., University of Florida; M.Div., the School of Theology, director of Research Doctoral Th.M., Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Studies and Academic Advising, and instructor of Theological Seminary Christian theology at Boyce College. Prior to his current role, he was executive assistant to the senior vice president for Academic Administration. Since 2013, Bethancourt has served Southern Baptists as director of Since 2005, Sanchez has served as senior pastor of the strategic incentives for the Ethics and Religious Liberty High Pointe Baptist Church in Austin, Texas. In addition to Commission. training pastors in the United States, Latin America, South America, and Eastern Europe, he is also a council member of The Gospel Coalition and cofounder and president of Coalición por el Evangelio. Sanchez serves as recording secretary for The Southern Baptists of Texas Convention and in 2016 was appointed to the faculty of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary as assistant professor of Christian theology. Juan came to faith in Christ at the age of 17 out of a Roman Catholic background, and since 1990 has been married to Jeanine. They live in the Austin metro area and have five daughters, one son-in-law, and one granddaughter.

SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 School of Theology | page 47 Bruce A. Ware Worldview and Culture Division T. Rupert and Lucille Coleman Professor of Christian Theology (1998) Department of Christian Philosophy and Ethics A.S., Judson Baptist College; Cert., Capernwray Bible School, Mark T. Coppenger Carnforth, England; B.A., Whitworth Professor of Christian Philosophy and College; M.Div., Th.M., Western Ethics (2004) Conservative Baptist Seminary; M.A., University of Washington; Ph.D., B.A., Ouachita Baptist University; Fuller Theological Seminary M.A., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Ware came to Southern from Trinity Evangelical Divinity Theological Seminary School where he served as chairman of the Department of Biblical and Systematic Theology. Prior to this, he taught at Western Conservative Baptist Seminary and at Bethel Theological Seminary. Ware has written Before attending seminary, Coppenger taught at numerous journal articles, book chapters, and book Wheaton and Vanderbilt, where he directed a project for reviews and, along with Thomas Schreiner, has co-edited the National Endowment for the Humanities. He has also Still Sovereign. He has authored God’s Lesser Glory: The served as a pastor in Arkansas, executive director of the Diminished God of Open Theism; God’s Greater Glory: The State Convention of Baptists in Indiana, chairman of the Exalted God of Scripture and the Christian Faith; Father, SBC Resolutions Committee; president of Midwestern Son, and Holy Spirit: Relationships, Roles, and Relevance; Seminary, and short-term missionary to seven countries. Big Truths for Young Hearts: Teaching and Learning the He is also a retired infantry officer. Coppenger is Greatness of God; and others. managing editor of the online Kairos Journal and has authored, edited, or contributed to numerous books. His articles and reviews have appeared in Teaching Stephen J. Wellum Philosophy, Touchstone, Criswell Review, Reformation and Professor of Christian Theology Revival, World, USA Today, and others. (1999); Editor, The Southern Baptist Journal of Theology Kenneth T. Magnuson B.S., Roberts Wesleyan College; Professor of Christian Ethics (1999) M.Div., Ph.D., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School B.A., Bethel College; M.Div., Bethel Theological Seminary; Ph.D.,

University of Cambridge Wellum has served as faculty of Associated Canadian Theological Schools and Northwest Baptist Theological College and Seminary, senior pastor and interim pastor in South Dakota and Kentucky, and as a conference speaker in the U.S., Canada, and the UK. He is also a member of Magnuson joined the faculty of Southern Seminary in the Evangelical Theological Society and the Evangelical 1999. Magnuson teaches on a wide range of topics Philosophical Society. Wellum has written numerous in Christian ethics and theology, and has presented journal articles and book reviews including the Journal of conference papers and published articles on topics such the Evangelical Theological Society and Southern Baptist as sexual morality, marriage, infertility, contraception, Journal of Theology. He has also written articles and book capital punishment, war and pacifism, and others. In chapters in The Believer’s Baptism and Holman Bible addition to teaching, Magnuson has served in ministry Dictionary, and Reclaiming the Center, Beyond the Bounds, and administrative opportunities, including disaster relief, and The Compromised Church. He co-authored Kingdom mission trips, college student ministry, and chaplaincy. He Through Covenant: A Biblical-Theological Understanding of currently serves as a deacon in his church, as an ethics the Covenants with Peter Gentry. consultant at a local hospital, on the editorial board for Themelios, and on the board of the American Friends of Tyndale House. He was a contributor to the Handbook of Christian Higher Education.

page 48 | School of Theology SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 James A. Parker, III Communications. In addition to his writing for The Professor of Worldview and Culture Gospel Coalition, he has written extensively for popular (1999) periodicals and websites such as Tabletalk magazine, Christianity.com, and Crosswalk.com. B.A., Baylor University; M.A., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; M.Div., David E. Prince Th.M., Princeton Theological Seminary; Assistant Professor of Christian D.Theol., Basel University, Basel, Preaching (2012) Switzerland; Post-Doctoral Studies: Johns Hopkins University B.A., Huntingdon College; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Parker joined the faculty at Southern after founding and Theological Seminary; directing The Trinity Institute for nine years. In addition to Ph.D., The Southern Baptist The Trinity Institute, he has taught at various seminaries Theological Seminary and colleges, and has been involved with Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship. Parker is the former editor of Foundations, an international theological journal, as well Prince brings to Southern Seminary many years of as the author of several publications. teaching, writing, and pastoral experience, having previously served Southern Seminary adjunctively since 2006, teaching courses on preaching and pastoral Ministry and Proclamation Division ministry. In addition to his role on the faculty, he is Department of Christian Preaching also the pastor of Ashland Avenue Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky. Miguel Nuñez Associate Professor of Pastoral Leadership (2016) Kevin L. Smith Assistant Professor of Christian M.D., Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Preaching (2006) Domingo; Th.M., Southern Baptist School for Biblical Studies; D.Min., The B.S., Hampton University; M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Church of God Theological Seminary; Ph.D. (candidate), The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary In addition to teaching at Southern, Nuñez is the senior pastor at Iglesia Bautista Internacional and president of Wisdom and Integrity Ministries in Santo Domingo, In addition to his ministry at Southern Seminary, Smith is Dominican Republic. He is a Council member of The Executive Director-Treasurer of the Baptist Convention Gospel Coalition and Coalicion por el Evangelio. He of Maryland/Delaware. Before being appointed to the has authored many several books, including Una faculty, Smith served Southern as the Martin Luther King, Iglesia Conforme al Corazón de Dios; Enseñanzas que Jr. Fellow from 2002-2006. He has been a church planter Transformaron el Mundo; The Power of the Word in the in Tennessee and a pastor in Tennessee and Kentucky. Transformation of a Nation; Integridad y Sabiduría; and is a He is a conference preacher and has taken short-term contributor for the forthcoming book, The Inerrant Word. missions trips to the Caribbean and Africa. He has served in a variety of capacities with the Kentucky Baptist Convention and the Southern Baptist Convention. Michael E. Pohlman Assistant Professor of Christian Hershael W. York Preaching (2015) Victor and Louise Lester Professor

of Christian Preaching (1997) B.A., University of Washington; M.Div., Western Seminary; B.A., M.A., University of Kentucky; Ph.D., The Southern Baptist M.Div., Ph.D., Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary Theological Seminary

Prior to joining the faculty of Southern Seminary, Pohlman served as the senior pastor at Immanuel Bible Church in Bellingham, Washington. Prior to that, he Before joining the faculty of Southern Seminary, York led served as executive editor for The Gospel Coalition the congregation of Ashland Avenue Baptist Church in and as an executive producer and editor for Salem Lexington. Since coming to Southern, York has authored

SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 School of Theology | page 49 two books on speaking and preaching, has been J. Stephen Yuille featured in Preaching Today as one of the best preachers Associate Professor of Biblical in North America, has spoken at the International Spirituality (2015) Congress on preaching, and has served as the president of the Kentucky Baptist Convention. He is currently B.A., University of Toronto; M.T.S., the pastor of Buck Run Baptist Church in Frankfort Toronto Baptist Seminary; M.Div., and frequently ministers in Brazil and Romania. He has Tyndale Seminary; Ph.D., London also served as pastor of First Baptist Church of Marion, School of Theology Arkansas, and served as chancellor of Lexington Baptist College.

Department of Biblical Spirituality Along with serving as associate professor of biblical Joseph C. Harrod spirituality, Yuille also serves as the preaching pastor at Assistant Professor of Biblical Grace Community Church in Glen Rose, Texas. He has Spirituality (2016); Associate Vice over 20 years of ministry experience, including serving as President for Institutional Effectiveness a missionary to Portugal. He has published an extensive list of journals articles and books. He has written A.A.S., ITT Technical Institute; B.A., especially in the area of Puritan studies, and is the volume Boyce College; M.Div., Ph.D., The editor of two volumes in the new critical edition of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary works of the William Perkins from Reformation Heritage Books. His works include William Perkins: The Father of Puritanism; Puritan Spirituality: The Fear of God in the Affective Theology of George Swinnock; Looking

unto Jesus: The Christ-Centered Piety of Seventeenth- Harrod has served as Southern Seminary's accreditation Century Baptists; A Hope Deferred: The Blessings of liaison since 2008. Prior to serving in this role, Adoption; and The Inner Sanctum of Puritan Piety: John he worked for 12 years in the Information Technology Flavel’s Doctrine of Mystical Union with Christ. industry. A native of Louisville, he has been an interim youth minister, Sunday school teacher, and deacon in several churches in the city. Harrod teaches courses in the area of biblical spirituality and is a Fellow of the Andrew Distinguished Professors Fuller Center for Baptist Studies and a member of the Eugene Merrill Evangelical Theological Society. He has been married to Distinguished Professor of Tracy for 14 years and they have three sons. Old Testament Interpretation (2005)

Donald S. Whitney B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Bob Jones Professor of Biblical Spirituality (2005); University; M.A. New York University; Associate Dean of the School of M.Phil., Ph.D., Columbia University Theology

B.A., Arkansas State University; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; D.Min., Trinity Evangelical Merrill has been heavily involved in international Divinity School; Ph.D., University of Christian ministry in Europe, Asia, and the Near East. the Free State (South Africa) As a scholar, Merrill regularly contributes to leading journals, periodicals, dictionaries, encyclopedias, and Whitney came to Southern from Midwestern Baptist commentaries. Theological Seminary, where he was associate professor of spiritual formation for 10 years. He also served in pastoral ministry for 24 years. He has authored Spiritual Russell D. Moore Disciplines for the Christian Life; Spiritual Disciplines Distinguished Professor of Within the Church; How Can I Be Sure I’m a Christian?; Christian Ethics (2015) Ten Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health; Simplify Your Spiritual Life; and Family Worship. Whitney is a B.S., University of Southern Mississippi; popular conference speaker, especially on personal and M.Div., New Orleans Baptist congregational spirituality. Theological Seminary; Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Moore is president of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. A page 50 | School of Theology SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 widely-sought cultural commentator, Moore speaks Visiting Professors frequently to issues of theology, culture, and public Joel Briedenbaugh policy, having been quoted or published by many of David S. Dockery the nation’s leading news agencies and periodicals— Wayne Grudem including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Paul Helm Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, USA Today, and The Associated Press. He is the author of Tempted and Adjunct Professors Tried: Temptation and the Triumph of Christ, Adopted Fred G. Zaspel for Life: The Priority of Adoption for Christian Families and Churches, and The Kingdom of Christ: The New Evangelical Perspective. He is also a senior editor for Touchstone: A Journal of Mere Christianity.

Gregory A. Thornbury Distinguished Professor of Christian Ethics (2011)

B.S., University of Southern Mississippi; M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Thornbury serves as the sixth President of The King’s College in New York City. He previously held the post of professor of philosophy, dean of the School of Theology, and vice president for spiritual life at Union University. He is the author of Recovering Classic Evangelicalism: Applying the Wisdom and Vision of Carl F. H. Henry. In addition, he is a senior fellow of The Kairos Journal, as well as a visiting professor of philosophy at Ansgar Teologiske Høgskole in Norway. Thornbury is also a guitarist, singer, songwriter, and collaborator. He can be heard playing guitar on the recent Thriftstore Masterpiece record (SideOneDummy, 2013) produced by Charles Normal.

Senior Professors James W. Cox Thomas J. Nettles John B. Polhill Robert H. Stein Robert A. Vogel

Retired Professors Gerald L. Borchert William P. Cubine Richard Cunningham Joel F. Drinkard, Jr. E. Glenn Hinson Walter C. Jackson, III J. Estill Jones David L. Puckett G. Wade Rowatt, Jr. Paul D. Simmons Edward E. Thornton E. Frank Tupper

SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 School of Theology | page 51 Introduction contemporary Christian thought and practice • To receive specialized training and skill development in Purpose specific areas of ministry The primary purpose of the School of Theology is to offer graduate theological education to train students to be Policies for Master’s Level pastors, teachers, and for other areas of service to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Programs The School of Theology seeks to provide the biblical Academic Advising and theological training that is foundational for effective Academic advising is offered for new students during ministry. Central to these educational functions is orientation. Academic advising is also available during the development of persons of Christian character, the year. Students may contact the Center for Student commitment, and integrity. Success. Because Christian ministers encounter a wide spectrum of issues and challenges, the School of Theology offers Shepherding Groups an education that is both comprehensive and highly Shepherding groups are designed to provide students specialized. To meet the demand for comprehensiveness, with small group mentorship from faculty and fellowship students complete a core curriculum that will enable with other students. them to think theologically and will equip them with Faculty members in the School of Theology serve appropriate knowledge and skills. To meet the demand as faculty shepherds to provide spiritual support and for specialization, students have the opportunity to select pastoral oversight for all students in the degree programs an area of concentrated vocational preparation. of the School of Theology. Shepherding groups provide The School of Theology seeks both to serve and to opportunity for prayer, development of relationships, lead the denomination of which it is a part. While closely encouragement, and fellowship. related to the academic and Christian communities of the world, its chief concern is the Christian ministry of Applied Ministry Southern Baptist churches. Applied Ministry is a field education class which provides an opportunity for the student to learn while engaged Overview of Academic Programs in the practice of ministry. In Applied Ministry the Academic programs in the School of Theology consist student serves on the field and obtains practical ministry of three types. First, the basic professional programs experience under the supervision of a qualified minister designed to equip qualified students for the practice of at an eligible site. Field education is a requirement for all ministry are the Diploma in Theology, the Master of Arts students in master’s level programs. in Theological Studies, the Master of Divinity degree, and the Advanced Master of Divinity degree. Second, the Enrollment Requirements professional doctoral degree is the Doctor of Ministry. Prior to taking Applied Ministry, students will need to Third, the research doctoral programs designed to qualify make plans for how they will fulfill the requirements of the advanced students for research and teaching, as well as course. Full details are provided in the Applied Ministry for other specialized leadership positions, are the Master Handbook on the seminary’s website. Questions may be of Theology degree and the Doctor of Philosophy degree. directed to the Applied Ministry Office in the Center for Student Success. The office can be contacted by phone School of Theology Goals at 800-626-5525, extension 4680, or via email at am@ The programs in the School of Theology are offered to sbts.edu. equip qualified students for the practice of effective Christian ministry. The goal of this faculty is for every Securing Ministry Placements Students needing assistance finding a Partnering Site for graduate: Applied Ministry should contact the Applied Ministry Office. • To be a called disciple and minister of Jesus Christ, Assistance in pursuing vocational ministry opportunities is serving his Kingdom available in the Ministry Connections Office. • To possess a deep and growing love for God and a desire to bring glory to his name • To possess an abiding love for people and the work of Master’s Level Program Christian ministry in the context of the church Descriptions and Requirements • To bear witness to the complete truthfulness of Holy The School of Theology offers the following master’s level Scripture degrees: • To maintain the historic principles of the Christian faith • Master of Divinity degree with various emphases and of the Baptist heritage • Advanced Master of Divinity • To be ethically informed and to embody the moral • Master of Arts in Theological Studies imperatives of the Kingdom of God (for laypersons only) • To integrate theological understandings with human • Diploma in Theology, which is a program for persons need in the contemporary world without a baccalaureate degree and requires course work • To demonstrate Christian commitment, maturity, that is similar to that of the Master of Divinity degree. integrity, and spirituality The programs of study vary in terms of description and • To possess knowledge of the Bible and of historic and requirements. Program descriptions and requirements are page 52 | School of Theology SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 outlined on the following pages. Note: Master of Divinity degrees are also offered in the Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry. These other Master of Divinity degrees have different goals and requirements. For further information, consult the Billy Graham School section of this catalog.

SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 School of Theology | page 53 School of Theology Master of Divinity Core This core is required for the Christian Ministry, Pastoral Studies, Biblical and Theological Studies, and Biblical Spirituality concentrations.

The Master of Divinity is the foundational graduate Learning Outcomes degree program for ministry preparation. The program • Demonstrates a growing, Christ-like character and a of study is designed to give the student comprehensive sense of God’s calling to ministry. knowledge in biblical and theological studies and to • Understands the Christian worldview and have a global help the student develop the specific skills needed vision for fulfilling the Great Commission. for effective ministry. The need of today’s student for • Demonstrates significant knowledge of the Bible, specialized preparation in specific forms of ministry is interpret Scripture’s original meaning, and apply met through curricular options. The School of Theology Scripture to contemporary situations. also offers the following concentrations: Christian • Integrates systematic and historical theology into a Ministry, Pastoral Studies, Biblical and Theological larger biblical framework. Studies, and Biblical Spirituality. • Displays a biblical vision for ministry and lead with humble authority. • Preaches/teaches Scripture clearly and passionately so as to engage the mind and move the heart.

Remedial/Pre-requisite Courses Missions, Evangelism and Ministry (24 hours) 20400 Elementary Hebrew (3) 28500 Worldview and Apologetics 3 22400 Elementary Greek (3) 30000 Christian Preaching2 or 3 31980 Written Communication (if required)1 (2) 45400 Christian Teaching 30020 Preaching Practicum2 or 3 Biblical and Theological Studies (45 hours) 40020 The Worshiping Church 20200 Introduction to the Old Testament I 3 32100 Personal Evangelism 3 20220 Introduction to the Old Testament II 3 32960 Introduction to Missiology 3 20440 Hebrew Syntax and Exegesis 3 34300 Introduction to Biblical Counseling 3 22100 Biblical Hermeneutics 3 40301 Pastoral Ministry2 or 3 22200 Introduction to the New Testament I 3 40080 Christian Leadership 22220 Introduction to the New Testament II 3 45260 Discipleship and Family Ministry 3 22440 Greek Syntax and Exegesis 3 25100 Introduction to Church History I 3 44910 Applied Ministry: Theology 1 25120 Introduction to Church History II 3 26200 Southern Baptist Heritage and Mission 3 Total Theology M.Div. Core Hours 70 27060 Systematic Theology I 3 • Elementary +3Hebrew (if required) 27070 Systematic Theology II 3 • Elementary +3 Greek (if required) 27080 Systematic Theology III 3 • Written Communication (if required) +2 29250 Survey of Christian Ethics 3 40150 Personal Spiritual Disciplines 3

1See Written Communication Requirement in Academic Section. 2Christian Preaching (30000), Preaching Practicum (30020), and Pastoral Ministry (40301) are reserved for, but not required of men.

page 54 | School of Theology SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Master of Divinity with a Concentration in Christian Ministry The Christian Ministry concentration is designed for Vocational Objectives those called to ministry in the local church or Christian • Pastorate organizations. This option allows for maximum flexibility • Preaching with elective choices, while ensuring that basic courses • North American missions of biblical, theological, and ministry studies are included. • International missions Students who would benefit from a broader-based set • Biblical and theological studies of curricular options will appreciate the opportunity • Campus/college ministry for greater selection of free electives and of courses in • Evangelism several areas that will best meet their needs. • Doctoral studies • Teaching in a university or seminary

Free Electives Christian 18 Ministry 18 Studies Theology M.Div. 70 Core Total Master of Divinity with a Concentration in Christian Ministry 88 Requirements • Elementary +3Hebrew (if required) • Elementary +3 Greek (if required) • Written Communication+2 (if required)

Master of Divinity with a Concentration in Pastoral Studies The Pastoral Studies concentration is primarily designed Vocational Objectives to prepare men who are called to serve in the office • Pastorate of pastor in local congregations. A balance of biblical, • Preaching theological, and ministry courses makes this a broad • North American missions program of pastoral training, allowing for exposure to • International missions a range of knowledge and skills needed for effective • Biblical and theological studies ministry in the local church. • Campus/college ministry • Evangelism

26100 History of the Baptists 3 Pastoral Studies 18 36450 Ministry/Evangelism or 3 Theology M.Div. 70 Core 36500 Church Action in the Community or 36550 Introduction to Church Revitalization Total Master of Divinity with a Concentration in Pastoral Studies Requirements 88 Restricted Electives (6 hours) •Elementary Hebrew +3 (if required) Scripture and Interpretation3 •Elementary Elective Greek +3 (if required) Theology and Tradition elective or 3 •Written Communication +2 (if required) Worldview and Culture elective Free Electives 6

SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 School of Theology | page 55 Master of Divinity with a Concentration in Biblical and Theological Studies The Biblical and Theological Studies concentration is Vocational Objectives designed to focus on the study of Scripture and theology. • Pastorate Through this concentration, students engage in intensive • Preaching biblical language study and explore theology, philosophy, • North American missions and history in depth. Students with this concentration • International missions will likely take Hebrew and Greek simultaneously in • Biblical and theological studies varying degrees of intensity. Since students in this • Campus/college ministry concentration do not have room for the Old and New • Evangelism Testament Introduction classes within the required • Doctoral studies program of studies, they are strongly advised to attend • Teaching in a university or seminary the introductory lectures (i.e. of 20200, 20220, 22200, and 22220) to increase their general knowledge of the Scriptures. Permission of the instructor is required. Exception to the M.Div. Core: 20200 Introduction to the Old Testament I, 20220 Introduction to the Old Testament II, 22200 Introduction to the New Testament I, and 22220 Introduction to the New Testament II are not required.

27800 Theology of the Old Testament 3 Restricted Electives (6 hours) 27820 Theology of the New Testament 3 Restricted electives from Theology and Tradition, and — — Hebrew Exegesis elective 3 Worldview and Culture Divisions, with 3 hours minimum — — Hebrew Exegesis elective 3 required from 6 each division — — Greek Exegesis elective 3 — — Greek Exegesis elective 3 Biblical and Theological Studies 30 — — OT Elective in Language Exegesis, TheologyBackgrounds, M.Div. Core Hours1 58 Textual Criticism 3 — — NT Elective in Language Exegesis, TotalBackgrounds, Master of Divinity with a Concentration in — — Textual Criticism 3 Biblical and Theological Studies Requirements 88 • Elementary +3Hebrew (if required) • Elementary +3 Greek (if required) • Written Communication+2 (if required)

1M.Div. Core courses 20200, 20220, 22200, and 22220 are not required.

page 56 | School of Theology SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Master of Divinity with a Concentration in Biblical Spirituality

The Biblical Spirituality concentration is designed for Vocational Objectives those called to minister in the local church or for students • Pastorate who wish to pursue advanced theological studies. This • Preaching emphasis provides courses in biblical, historical, practical, • North American missions and theological spirituality. • International missions • Discipleship • Biblical and theological studies • Doctoral studies • Teaching in a university or seminary

(Choose at least five classes from the list below.) Biblical Spirituality 15 Studies 27370 The Doctrine of the Trinity 3 Free Electives 3 40160 Great Christian Lives 3 Theology M.Div. 70 Core 40151 Personal Spiritual Disciplines II: Prayer 3 and Disciple-making Total Master of Divinity with a Concentration in 25230 Early Christian Spirituality 3 Biblical Spirituality Studies Requirements 88 40155 Congregational Spiritual Disciplines 3 • Elementary Hebrew+3 (if required) 40165 Evangelical and Baptist Spirituality 3 • Elementary +3Greek (if required) 40170 The Psalms & Christian Spirituality 3 • Written Communication (if required) +3 40175 Medieval and Reformation Spirituality 3 40185 Puritan & Evangelical Spirituality 3

SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 School of Theology | page 57 Advanced Master of Divinity

The Advanced Master of Divinity is an accelerated Hebrew, and elementary Greek, but if not, they may professional degree program for students who have a complete them as prerequisites while enrolled in the Adv. baccalaureate or Master of Arts degree in religion or M.Div. program. Only courses with a “B” or higher will be biblical studies and who have at least a 3.0 college grade- accepted for these requirements. point average. Applicants must also have completed at The program is designed to allow a student to acquire least 6 hours at the introductory level in Old Testament a comprehensive knowledge of biblical and theological Survey, New Testament Survey, Church History, and studies and to gain specific ministry skills as is expected Systematic Theology (or 3 hours at the introductory at the Master of Divinity level. In addition, the Advanced level plus 3 hours at an advanced level in each of these Master of Divinity program is designed to develop subjects). In each of the above subjects, students must critical thinking and research skills, and in one of its not only have the minimum of 6 hours, but their course two concentrations, it offers the opportunity for more work must have covered the full scope of the discipline, in-depth study through the writing of a 40-60 page thesis. i.e., course work that covers the whole Old Testament In the non-thesis concentration the student will take an from Genesis to Malachi, the whole of the New Testament, additional elective course in the place of writing a thesis. Church History from the 1st to the 21st century and The curriculum for the Advanced Master of Divinity Introduction to Theology that covers Bibliology through combines the cohesiveness of a core of required courses Eschatology. Only courses credited with a “B” or higher with the flexibility of elective choices. will be accepted for these requirements, and applicants who have not completed these hours will not be admitted Vocational Objectives to the Advanced M.Div. program. Applicants must • Pastorate also submit an acceptable 12-20 page undergraduate • Preaching research paper evidencing their research and writing • Biblical and theological studies ability in some area of biblical or theological studies. • Doctoral studies Students should also have completed 3 hours each in • Teaching in University or Seminary ethics, philosophy, hermeneutics, preaching, elementary

Remedial/Pre-requisite Courses Missions, Evangelism and Ministry (22 hours) 31980 Written Communication (if required)u (2) 32100 Personal Evangelism 3 32960 Introduction to Missiology 3 Biblical and Theological Studies (33 hours) 34300 Introduction to Biblical Counseling 3 20440 Hebrew Syntax and Exegesis 3 40150 Personal Spiritual Disciplines 3 22440 Greek Syntax and Exegesis 3 40301 Pastoral Ministry1 or 3 26200 Southern Baptist Heritage and Mission 3 40080 Christian Leadership 27800 Theology of the Old Testament 3 44910 Applied Ministry: Theology 1 27820 Theology of the New Testament 3 45260 Discipleship and Family Ministry 3 — — Hebrew Exegesis elective 3 — — Preaching 2elective 3 — — Greek Exegesis elective 3 — — Church History Elective 3 Research and Elective Studies (9 hours) — — Systematic Theology Elective 3 — — Free electives 9 — — Theology and Tradition electives 6 Total Advanced Master of Divinity Requirements 73 Worldview and Culture (9 hours) • Written Communication+2 (if required) — — Philosophy elective 3 — — Ethics elective 3 — — Worldview and Culture elective 3

uSee Written Communication Requirement in Academic Section. 1Pastoral Ministry (40301) is reserved for, but not required of, men. 2If a student takes Christian Preaching (30000) because of an entrance deficiency, then that student must take Preaching Practicum (30020) to fulfill the preaching elective requirement. Women will substitute The Worshiping Church (40200).

page 58 | School of Theology SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Advanced Master of Divinity — Boyce Alumnus

The Advanced Master of Divinity – Boyce Alumnus in the School of Theology is an accelerated professional degree program for graduates of Boyce College who have at least a 3.0 undergraduate grade-point average. Students who are interested in this program must consult the dean of the School of Theology.

Remedial/Pre-requisite Courses Students may choose four electives from a field to earn a 20400 Elementary Hebrew (3) concentration in: 22400 Elementary Greek (3) 31980 Written Communication (if required)u (2) • Biblical/Theological Studies

Biblical and Theological Studies (33 hours) ** All other students would graduate with a Master of 22440 Hebrew Syntax and Exegesis (3) Divinity in Christian Ministry. 22440 Greek Syntax and Exegesis (3) 26200 Southern Baptist Heritage and Mission 3 Total Master of Divinity Requirements 73 27800 Theology of the Old Testament 3 20400 Elementary Hebrew (if required) +3 27820 Theology of the New Testament 3 22400 Elementary Greek (if required) +3 — — Hebrew Exegesis elective 3 31980 Written Communication (if required) +2 — — Greek Exegesis elective 3 — — Church History elective 3 — — Systematic Theology elective 3 — — Theology and Tradition electives 9

Worldview and Culture (6 hours) — — Philosophy, Ethics, Worldview and6 Culture

Missions, Evangelism and Ministry (22 hours) 40150 Personal Spiritual Disciplines 3 40301 Pastoral Ministry2 or 3 40800 Christian Leadership 44910 Applied Ministry: Theology 1 45260 Discipleship and Family Ministry 3 — — Apologetics electives 3 — — Biblical Counseling elective 3 — — Missions elective 3 — — Preaching 3elective 3

Elective Studies (12 hours) — — Free electives 12

◆See Written Communication Requirement in Academic Section. 2Women will substitute 45400 Christian Teaching. 3If a student takes Christian Preaching (30000) because of an entrance deficiency, then that student must take Preaching Practicum (30020) to fulfill the preaching elective requirement. Christian Preaching (30000) is reserved for men. Women will substitute Christian Teaching (45400). Preaching Practicum (30020) is reserved for men. Women will substitute The Worshiping Church (40200).

SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 School of Theology | page 59 Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies: Seminary Track

This program is designed for high school graduates See the Boyce College web site for more information: who have already recognized their call to seminary for www.boycecollege.com/academics/programs-of-study/ advanced study. Students who enter the Seminary Track seminary-track can potentially earn both an undergraduate degree from Boyce College and the Master of Divinity from Southern Seminary in as little as five years.

General Studies Biblical and36 Theological Studies 54 EN 101 English Composition I 3 BL 342 History of the Bible 3 EN 102 English Composition II 3 LN 231 Greek I 3 HS 105 Ancient Near Eastern History 3 LN 232 Greek II 3 HU 421 Great Books Seminar I 3 LN 321 Hebrew I 3 HU 422 Great Books Seminar II 3 LN 322 Hebrew II 3 MA — Math Elective 3 20200 Introduction to the Old Testament I* 3 PH 103 Introduction to Philosophy 3 20220 Introduction to the Old Testament II* 3 PH 108 Worldview Analysis 3 22100 Biblical Hermeneutics* 3 PH 311 Introduction to Ethics 3 22200 Introduction to the New Testament I* 3 PH 321 Religion in the Public Square 3 22220 Introduction to the New Testament II* 3 PS 101 Introduction to Psychology 3 25100 Introduction to Church History I* 3 PS 221 Marriage and the Family 3 25120 Introduction to Church History II* 3 26100 History of the Baptists* 3 Ministry Studies 21 27060 Systematic Theology I* 3 CN 101 Introduction to Biblical Counseling 3 27070 Systematic Theology II* 3 PR 205 Preaching 1 I 3 27080 Systematic Theology III* 3 PR 206 Preaching 1 II 3 20440 Hebrew Syntax and Exegesis* 3 32960 Introduction to Missiology* 3 22440 Greek Syntax and Exegesis* 3 32100 Personal Evangelism* 3 40301 Pastoral Ministry2* General Electives3 9 45260 Discipleship and Family Ministry* 3 Total Degree 120 Hours

ADDITIONAL MASTERS LEVEL COURSES (to complete M.Div. requirements) 40150 Personal Spiritual Disciplines 3 44910 Applied Ministry: Theology 1 ­— — Free Electives 24

Prerequisite: CP 100 Cooperative Program 2

*Indicates courses earned in-class for masters credit and by subsequent credit-by-examination testing for undergraduate credit

1 Preaching I and II (PR 205 and 206) are reserved for men. Women will substitute Introduction to Public Speaking (SP 105) and Advanced Public Speaking (SP 106). 2 Pastoral Ministry (40301) is reserved for men. Women will substitute WS 211, 331, 340, 417; CE 238, 348, 363; or 40080.

Note: Admission to the concurrent Master of Divinity from Southern Seminary is not guaranteed by entrance into Boyce College, and is based on an academic and character evaluation at the end of the first year of undergraduate study.

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The Master of Arts in Theological Studies is designed Vocational Objectives to offer ministry training for those persons who are • For laypersons only not preparing for a professional ministry vocation. The purpose of this degree is to provide biblical, theological, Learning Outcomes historical, and practical training for laypersons who desire • Understands the Christian worldview and have a global to be better equipped to do ministry in the local church. vision for fulfilling the Great Commission. • Demonstrates significant knowledge of the Bible, interpret Scripture’s original meaning, and apply Scripture to contemporary situations. • Integrates systematic and historical theology into a larger biblical framework.

Remedial/Pre-requisite Courses Missions, Evangelism and Ministry (9 hours) 31980 Written Communication (if required)u (2) 28500 Worldview and Apologetics 3 32100 Personal Evangelism 3 Biblical and Theological Studies (36 hours) 32960 Introduction to Missiology 3 20200 Introduction to the Old Testament I 3 20220 Introduction to the Old Testament II 3 — — Free elective 3 22100 Biblical Hermeneutics 3 22200 Introduction to the New Testament I 3 Total Master of Arts in Theological Studies 22220 Introduction to the New Testament II 3 Requirements 48 25100 Introduction to Church History I 3 • Written Communication (if required) +2 25120 Introduction to Church History II 3 26200 Southern Baptist Heritage and Mission 3 27060 Systematic Theology I 3 27070 Systematic Theology II 3 27080 Systematic Theology III 3 29250 Survey of Christian Ethics 3

uSee Written Communication Requirement in Academic Section.

SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 School of Theology | page 61 admitted to the Diploma in Theological Studies program. Diploma Program To graduate with a Diploma in Theological Studies, the Diploma in Theology student must complete the requirements for the Master A Diploma in Theology program is offered for students of Arts in Theological Studies. Diploma students may who cannot enroll in a master’s degree program because request admittance to a master’s program in accordance they do not have a baccalaureate degree. Candidates with the Transfer of Degree Program policy (See section must be at least 30 years of age to be admitted to the in Academic Information). Diploma in Theology program. To graduate with a Diploma in Theology, the student Learning Outcomes must complete the requirements for any one of the • Students will be able to understand the Christian Master of Divinity curricular concentrations with the worldview and have a global vision for fulfilling the exception of the language requirement of Hebrew and Great Commission. Greek, and must earn a minimum of 85 credit hours. • Students will be able to demonstrate significant Diploma students may request admittance to a master’s knowledge of the Bible, interpret Scripture’s original program in accordance with the Transfer of Degree meaning, and apply Scripture to contemporary Program policy (See section in Academic Information). situations. • Students will be able to integrate systematic and Learning Outcomes historical theology into a larger biblical framework. • Students will be able to demonstrate a growing, Christ- like character and a sense of God’s calling to ministry. • Students will be able to understand the Christian worldview and have a global vision for fulfilling the Great Commission. • Students will be able to demonstrate significant knowledge of the Bible, interpret Scripture’s original meaning, and apply Scripture to contemporary situations. • Students will be able to integrate systematic and historical theology into a larger biblical framework. • Students will be able to display a biblical vision for ministry and lead with humble authority. • Students will be able to preach/teach Scripture clearly and passionately so as to engage the mind and move the heart. Diploma in Theological Studies A Diploma in Theological Studies program is offered for students who cannot enroll in a master’s degree program because they do not have a baccalaureate degree. Candidates must be at least 30 years of age to be

page 62 | School of Theology SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 above. Once this committee approves the prospectus, the Policies for Doctor of director of Professional Doctoral Studies will recommend Ministry Programs the prospectus to the associate vice president for Doctoral Studies for recommendation to the faculty Overview of Doctor of Ministry for final approval. Once the proposal is approved, the Programs student engages in simultaneous research and practice The Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) degree is an advanced to conduct the project. The results of the project are professional doctorate degree in ministry. The purpose compiled in written form per specific guidelines. After of this program of study is to equip persons who are the project paper has been written, the student must committed to a Christian vocation for a high level of successfully defend the project in an oral exam before excellence in the practice of ministry. a committee of two persons. This committee includes The distinctive features of the Doctor of Ministry the faculty supervisor and the professor of the project degree program include: methodology course or a second professor selected by • Participation in academic seminars the director of Professional Doctoral Studies. • A written research project that is related to the student’s ministry setting Research Thesis • An oral defense of the written project The research thesis (course 80720) is an option for In the School of Theology, the degree is offered in the Professional Doctoral students with exceptional following distinct areas: research and writing skills. This option differs from • Applied Theology the ministry project in that it is a 125-150 page work • Biblical Spirituality driven by literary research toward the development and • Biblical Theology validation of a thesis statement applied to the broader • Christian Ethics church rather than a practical project geared toward a • Christian Theology and Practice local ministry setting. Permission must be granted to • Expository Preaching present a research thesis in place of a ministry research • New Testament Exposition project by submitting the following items: a Research Thesis Request Form; a 10-15 page exemplary research Contextualized Writing Seminars paper; and a 1 page abstract that includes the title, Contextualized Writing Seminars are designed so as to thesis statement, and general direction of the work. The allow students to work toward the completion of their Office of Professional Doctoral Studies and the potential project while in seminars. This should allow students to supervisor will review these documents and determine write and receive approval for chapters 1-3 by the time whether the thesis request will be approved or denied. he/she has completed their seminars and be on track to If approved, the student will write a thesis proposal in graduate in 36 months. In view of this goal, students will course 80600 and submit it to the Professional Doctoral register for Contextualized Writing Seminar (80710) in Office and the supervisor for approval. Once these parties each of their first four semesters in the program. This is have accepted the proposal, the director of Professional a graded course which has fixed submission deadlines Doctoral Studies will recommend it to the associate vice and for which the student must receive at least a B-. The president for Doctoral Studies for recommendation to outline below will briefly describe what each semester’s the faculty for approval. The student then engages in Contextualized Writing Seminar work will entail. (See research and writing to complete the thesis. Upon its appendix 3 for the complete Contextualized Writing completion, the student will defend the thesis before Seminar syllabus) a committee of the faculty supervisor and a second Project Methodology professor approved by the director of Professional Students are required to complete one project Doctoral Studies. methodology course, for a total of 2 credit hours: Communities of Learning • 80600 Project Methodology...... 1 Students are part of a community of learning that helps Course 80600 is attached to the third foundational to foster collegiality and facilitate an open and effective seminar. learning atmosphere. • 80610 Intro to Doctoral Research and Writing...... 1 Faculty Supervision Ministry Research Project Students receive program advising from the Office The ministry research project, a written report of 100-125 of Professional Doctoral Studies throughout the (+/–10%) pages (course 80700), is the culmination of the entire program of study. Upon completion of Project program of study. Through the project, the student has Methodology (80600), the student is assigned to a faculty the opportunity to apply professional knowledge and supervisor. The supervisor is responsible for guiding the documented research into the context of ministry. The student’s progress through the Ministry Research Project entire project is supervised by a committee composed or Research Thesis. of the faculty supervisor and the professor who taught course 80600. Prior to beginning the ministry research Registration project, the student must secure approval of a proposal. Students accepted into the Doctor of Ministry program To secure approval, the student must submit a project must register for their first seminar no later than one year prospectus to the two-person committee mentioned after acceptance to the program. After initial registration,

SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 School of Theology | page 63 a student is expected to register for seminars every term seminary library. and for Contextualized Writing seminars for the first four semesters. Unforeseen circumstances do at times require that Doctor of Ministry Program students temporarily halt their studies. Any interruptions Descriptions and Requirements in study, however, are strongly discouraged. Students who must take some time off from the program of study Doctor of Ministry—Applied Theology must request permission for “Interrupted Status” from the The Doctor of Ministry degree with a concentration Office of Professional Doctoral Studies at least one month in Applied Theology is designed to equip pastors and prior to the first day of classes in the semester. other church leaders in the practice of theology within the context of local church ministry. This program of Length of Time Allowed study will meet the needs of those persons who want Students in the program are expected to pursue their to engage in the classical disciplines of theology. It is degree concurrently with full-time vocational involvement a non-resident degree program that is intended for in ministry. Students should expect to complete the ministry professionals who desire further education but program within three years. If a student takes longer who simultaneously wish to remain on the field of service than three years to complete the program, a continuation where God has placed them. fee will be charged each semester beyond the initial six semesters (3 years). Under no circumstances shall a Curriculum Plan student extend the time of completion beyond six years The program of study consists of four areas: (note that interrupted status will count against the six • Foundational seminars...... 16 hours year maximum). • Contextualized Writing Seminar...... 8 hours • Project methodology...... 2 hours Minimum Grade Point • Ministry research project...... 6 hours For each component of the program, a student must Total D.Min. credit hours...... 32 hours receive a minimum grade of “B–” (2.7 on a 4.0 scale). If a student receives a grade that is lower than a “B–” on any Foundational Seminars Four on-campus foundational seminars, for a total of 16 individual component, that component must be repeated. credit hours, are required: Furthermore, that student is placed on probation. If a • 80471 Biblical and Systematic Theology in the student receives two successive grades that are lower than Local Church...... 4 a “B–” the student will be terminated from the program. • 80472 Ecclesiology and the Local Church...... 4 Attendance • 80473 Historical Theology in the Local Church...... 4 Due to the accelerated nature of the program, attendance • 80474 Practical Theology in the Local Church...... 4 is required at every session for the entire duration of the These seminars are not taken concurrently and may foundational seminars. Absence from any portion of any be taken in one of two ways. A student can enroll in the foundational seminar will necessitate retaking that seminar. seminars when they are offered on the Louisville campus. Class participation will affect the student’s final grade. Each seminar meets for four days during a winter or summer term. A student also can enroll in the seminars Assignments when they are offered at selected extension sites. The nature of all seminars mandate that all assignments Prior to the time the seminar meets, students are be completed on time, including any assignments to be required to complete a significant amount of work (such completed before or after the seminar meets on campus. as reading a minimum of 2500 pages plus completing Failure to complete any work will result in a significant written assignments). grade deduction. Faculty will work with students to maintain a submission schedule for all assignments. Learning Outcomes Doctor of Ministry— • Students will be able to demonstrate an advanced Biblical Spirituality understanding and integration of ministry into various The Doctor of Ministry degree with a concentration in theological disciplines. Biblical Spirituality is designed to equip pastors and • Students will be able to demonstrate applied knowledge other church leaders in the theology and practice of & skills pertinent to his/her vocational ministry. biblical spirituality. The program of study emphasizes • Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to use biblical spirituality in both its personal and interpersonal standard research tools and methods in the chosen field expressions, and examines this from both an historical of study. and contemporary perspective. The degree is a non- • Students will be able to research, plan, and implement resident program for Christian leaders interested in a project relevant to his/her vocational ministry and to doctoral-level education without becoming full-time communicate the plan and its results effectively. students on campus, and who expect to apply their • Students will be able to contribute to the understanding education primarily in field ministry rather than an and practice of ministry through the completion of academic environment. a written project report suitable for inclusion in the

page 64 | School of Theology SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Curriculum Plan Total D.Min. credit hours...... 32 hours The program of study consists of four areas: Foundational Seminars • Foundational seminars...... 16 hours Four on-campus foundational seminars, for a total of 16 • Contextualized Writing Seminar...... 8 hours credit hours, are required: • Project methodology...... 2 hours • 80110 Hebrew Review...... 0 • Ministry research project...... 6 hours • 80115 Greek Review...... 0 Total D.Min. credit hours...... 32 hours • 80230 Old Testament Theology...... 4 Foundational Seminars • 80231 New Testament Theology...... 4 Four on-campus foundational seminars, for a total of 16 • 80232 Use of the Old Testament in the Old Testament...... 4 credit hours, are required: • 80233 Use of the Old Testament in the New Testament....4 • 80911 Introduction to Biblical Spirituality...... 4 These seminars are not taken concurrently and may be • 80912 Christian Classics...... 4 taken in one of two ways. A student can enroll in the • 80913 Biblical Spirituality in the Local Church...... 4 seminars when they are offered on the Louisville campus. • 80914 Spiritual Awakening and Revival...... 4 Each seminar meets for four days during a winter or These seminars are not taken concurrently and may summer term. A student also can enroll in the seminars be taken in one of two ways. A student can enroll in the when they are offered at selected extension sites. seminars when they are offered on the Louisville campus. Prior to the time the seminar meets, students are Each seminar meets for four days during a winter or required to complete a significant amount of work (such summer term. Also, a student can enroll in the seminars as reading a minimum of 2,500 pages plus completing offered at selected extension sites. written assignments). Prior to the time the seminar meets, students are required to complete a significant amount of work (such as reading a minimum of 2,500 pages, plus completing Doctor of Ministry—Christian Ethics written assignments). The Doctor of Ministry in Christian Ethics is specifically designed for the task of equipping leaders to engage in the public square regarding questions of ethics with the truth of God’s Word. The concentration in Christian Doctor of Ministry—Biblical Theology Ethics will further equip pastors and leaders to rightly Biblical theology is vital for understanding the Scriptures handle God’s Word in various ministry contexts, train men of the Old and New Testament. The D.Min. concentration and women in a distinctly Christian ethical perspective, in biblical theology at Southern will equip pastors and and be leaders in the local church with the truth of ministry leaders to understand the Bible in accordance God’s Word as it relates to ethical questions and cultural with the intentions of its Spirit-inspired human authors. engagement. As the ethical climate continues to shift, Jesus taught the authors of the New Testament how to the need for a high-level of pastoral training in the area understand the Old Testament, and Jesus himself learned of Christian ethics is as vital as ever. This task involves to understand the Old Testament from the way the Old applying the truth of God’s Word to both the everyday Testament prophets interpreted Moses. Our aim is to lives of members in the local church as well as the understand and embrace the interpretive perspective personal ethics of pastors and ministry leaders. that is reflected in the writings of the Old and New Testaments, the interpretive perspective Jesus taught Curriculum Plan his followers. This is what it means to pursue Christian The program of study consists of four areas: interpretation of the Bible. • Foundational seminars...... 16 hours Our aim is to build on the foundation laid in the • Contextualized Writing Seminar...... 8 hours student’s Master of Divinity program by strengthening • Project methodology...... 2 hours the student’s skill in the biblical languages and in putting • Ministry research project...... 6 hours the whole Bible together for the purpose of expository Total D.Min. credit hours...... 32 hours preaching that declares the whole counsel of God. To this Foundational Seminars end we will pursue a course of instruction that includes Four on-campus foundational seminars, for a total of 16 review of Greek and Hebrew, along with overviews credit hours, are required: of Old and New Testament theology and the way the • 80370 Introduction to Christian Ethics...... 4 biblical authors interpret earlier Scripture. The written • 80371 Public Theology...... 4 project that will serve as the capstone of this degree will • 80372 Christian Ethics in Ministry Contexts...... 4 be a biblical theological sermon series, manuscripts of • 80373 Contemporary Issues in Public Policy...... 4 sermons that set the biblical text being preached in the context of the Bible’s big story and themes. Curriculum Plan Doctor of Ministry— The program of study consists of four areas: Christian Theology and Practice • Foundational seminars...... 16 hours The Doctor of Ministry in Christian Theology and • Contextualized Writing Seminar...... 8 hours Practice is specifically designed to provide students with • Project methodology...... 2 hours a high level of engagement with the historical doctrines • Ministry research project...... 6 hours of the Christian faith while maintaining a focus on local

SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 School of Theology | page 65 church ministry. This course of study will further equip summer term. A student also can enroll in the seminars pastors and leaders to rightly handle God’s Word in when they are offered at selected extension sites. various ministry contexts, understand the importance of Prior to the time the seminar meets, students are theological reflection in pastoral ministry, and encourage required to complete a significant amount of work (such leaders in the local church to pay close attention to their as reading a minimum of 2,500 pages plus completing doctrine and practice. written assignments). Curriculum Plan The program of study consists of four areas: Doctor of Ministry— • Foundational seminars...... 16 hours New Testament Exposition • Contextualized Writing Seminar...... 8 hours The Doctor of Ministry in New Testament Exposition is • Project methodology...... 2 hours specifically designed to provide students with a high • Ministry research project...... 6 hours level of engagement with the New Testament while Total D.Min. credit hours...... 32 hours maintaining a focus on local church ministry. Through Foundational Seminars this course of study, pastors and ministry leaders are Four on-campus foundational seminars, for a total of 16 given the opportunity to hone a particular skill set, while credit hours, are required: continuing to sharpen the ministry tools acquired in their • 80331 Biblical and Theological Foundations master’s degree training. for Trinitarianism...... 4 Curriculum Plan • 80332 Contemporary Issues in Christology The program of study consists of four areas: and Atonement ...... 4 • Foundational seminars...... 16 hours • 80333 Theology of the Church...... 4 • Contextualized Writing Seminar...... 8 hours • 80334 Perspectives on Theological Systems...... 4 • Project methodology...... 2 hours • Ministry research project...... 6 hours Total D.Min. credit hours...... 32 hours Doctor of Ministry— Foundational Seminars Expository Preaching Four on-campus foundational seminars, for a total of 16 The Doctor of Ministry degree with a concentration in credit hours, are required: Expository Preaching is designed to equip pastors and • 80351 Exegetical and Hermeneutical Foundations other church leaders in the skills of sermon preparation for New Testament Exposition...... 4 and public exposition of Scripture. This program of study • 80352 Theology and Interpretation of the Gospels...... 4 will meet the needs of those persons who want to engage • 80353 Theology and Interpretation of in the classical disciplines of biblical interpretation, Pauline Epistles...... 4 theological reflection, and sermon preparation. It is a • 80354 Johannine Theology...... 4 non-resident degree program that is intended for ministry professionals who desire further education but who simultaneously wish to remain on the field of service Policies for where God has placed them. Research Doctoral Studies Curriculum Plan Overview of The program of study consists of four areas: Research Doctoral Programs • Foundational seminars...... 16 hours Research doctoral programs in the School of Theology • Contextualized Writing Seminar...... 8 hours are designed to give students of superior ability • Project methodology...... 2 hours an opportunity to prepare themselves thoroughly • Ministry research project...... 6 hours for effective leadership in Christian thought and Total D.Min. credit hours...... 32 hours life, especially for pastors and teachers of Christian Foundational Seminars truth. The Master of Theology (Th.M.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programs are designed to prepare Four on-campus foundational seminars, for a total of 16 students for advanced Christian scholarship and the credit hours, are required: application of scholarship to ministry. • 80312 Expository Preaching and the Old Testament ...... 4 Areas of Study • 80313 Expository Preaching and the New Testament...... 4 Scripture and Interpretation • 80314 Methods and Models of Old Testament Expository Preaching...... 4 New Testament • 80315 Leadership Through Proclamation...... 4 Biblical Studies (studies in both Testaments with These seminars are not taken concurrently and may emphasis on the biblical languages) be taken in one of two ways. A student can enroll in the Biblical Theology seminars when they are offered on the Louisville campus. Each seminar meets for four days during a winter or page 66 | School of Theology SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Theology and Tradition Program Requirements Church History and Historical Theology Ministry Th.M. Systematic Theology • Graduate Research Seminar (81020)...... 2 hours • Foundations for Theological Study (81260)...... 2 hours Worldview and Culture • Adv M.Div./Th.M. level courses Christian Philosophy (5 × 4 hours each)...... 20 hours Christian Ethics Total program credit hours...... 24 hours Ministry and Proclamation Christian Preaching *Up to 2 advanced M.Div./Th.M. courses can be taken Pastoral Theology online (8 credit hours) Biblical Spirituality Research Th.M. • Graduate Research Seminar (81020)...... 2 hours Research Doctoral Program • Foundations for Theological Study (81260)...... 2 hours Descriptions and Requirements • Adv M.Div./Th.M. level courses (3 × 4 hours each)...... 12 hours Master of Theology (Th.M.) Program • Ph.D. seminars (2 × 4 hours each)...... 8 hours The Master of Theology is a 24-26 hour degree that allows • Thesis Research (81050)...... 1 hour students to engage in intensive study that goes beyond • Thesis Writing (81060)...... 1 hour the M.Div. level. The goal is to acquaint students with Total program credit hours...... 26 hours resources and research methods for a major area of study and offer focused time for reflection in preparation for *Up to 2 advanced M.Div./Th.M. courses can be taken ministry or advanced scholarship. online (8 credit hours) Th.M. Tracks Learning Outcomes There are two different tracks available within the Th.M. • The student will be able to plan research in an area of program — Ministry Th.M. and Research Th.M. specialization and, where appropriate, will relate the The Ministry Th.M. is designed for students interested in work to the larger context of theological study. furthering their M.Div. studies but who are not necessarily • The student will be able to conduct research using planning to do advanced studies beyond the Th.M. degree. standard scholarly tools and methods. Ministry Th.M. coursework consists of 24 credit hours, • The student will be able to communicate the results of which come from 2 introductory courses (Foundations his/her research effectively. for Theological Studies and Graduate Research Seminar) • The student will be able to demonstrate an advanced plus 5 advanced M.Div./Th.M. courses. The Ministry Th.M. understanding of an area of specialization. is designed to cover broader categories of study than the Research Th.M. or Ph.D., enabling the student to round Research Th.M. Thesis out their M.Div. education in preparation for ministry. The The Research Th.M. Thesis requires the student to Ministry Th.M. concentrations available through the School produce a significant research and writing project of Theology are: Biblical Theology & Exegesis; Philosophy; consisting of 15,000 – 20,000 words in length, written Practical Theology; and Theological & Historical Studies. under the supervision of a Th.M. advisor. The Research Th.M. is designed for students interested in Grading Policy pursuing further studies, most likely a Ph.D. The Research The minimum passing grade in any course taken for Th.M. Th.M. provides the opportunity to broaden and deepen credit is a “B-“ (2.7 on a 4.0 scale). A student who earns a the student’s knowledge in an area of concentration and grade lower than a “B-“ will lose credit for that course and to produce a significant research paper (thesis), which will be placed on academic probation. The student may will be an important step in pursuing further studies. The also be subject to an enrollment review. Research Th.M. is designed as a three-semester course of study. The coursework consists of 26 credit hours, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Program which come from 2 introductory courses (Foundations for The Ph.D. is the highest degree offered in North Theological Studies and Graduate Research Seminar), 3 America. Building on a long heritage at Southern, this advanced M.Div./Th.M. courses, 2 Ph.D. seminars, and the program equips students for advanced scholarship, writing of a master’s level thesis. effective teaching, and missional service in the church The Research Th.M. concentrations available through and academy. The program is intended to qualify the School of Theology are: Biblical Theology; Biblical graduates for college or seminary teaching. It may also Studies; Church History; New Testament; Old Testament; be used to equip students for the pastorate and other Philosophy; Practical Theology; and Systematic Theology. church-related ministries. Both of the Ph.D. seminars and two of the three Th.M. courses must be taken within the concentration area in Curriculum The Ph.D. program is built on three distinct stages which the Th.M. is being earned. through which the student will advance: Th.M. Stage, Ph.D. Stage, and Ph.D. Candidacy. Due to the rigor and structured format of the Ph.D.

SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 School of Theology | page 67 program, students will earn a Th.M. in a related field in or research methodology courses (Statistics; Research route to earning the Ph.D. Methodology; Empirical Research.) Students will begin the program under the guidance For variations on these requirements please refer to the of an assigned advisor. Upon successful completion of current Ph.D. Student Handbook. the first stage of the program they will be assigned their official Ph.D. supervisor who will guide them through the Program Requirements rest of the program. For most Ph.D. areas of concentration the program will The Ph.D. can be earned in several different areas consist of the following requirements: of concentration, which at times have slight variations • Graduate Research Seminar (81020)...... 2 hours in requirements based on the field of study. The Ph.D. • Foundations for Theological Study (81260)...... 2 hours program consists of a major area of concentration and • Teaching in Higher Ed Contexts (81250)...... 4 hours a minor area, the latter of which will be the focus on the • Major Area Colloquia ...... 8 hours earned Th.M. degree during the first stage of the program. • Ph.D. seminars in Major (5 × 4 hours each)...... 20 hours • Ph.D. seminar in Minor (3 × 4 hours each)...... 12 hours Major Concentrations • Research Languages/Research Methodology...... 4 hours • Biblical Spirituality* • Guided Mentorship...... 1 hour • Biblical Studies • Prospectus Hearing...... 1 hour • Biblical Theology • Comprehensive Exams...... 1 hour • Christian Ethics* • Dissertation Writing and Defense...... 16 hours • Christian Philosophy* Total program credit hours...... 71 hours • Christian Preaching* • Church History & Historical Theology Learning Outcomes • New Testament • Students will be able to demonstrate a thorough • Old Testament acquaintance with literature in area of specialization • Pastoral Theology* and the ability to engage critically and productively in • Systematic Theology this area. * These concentrations are offered in a modular format. • Students will be able to demonstrate conversance with the literature in the general field of study and Minor Concentrations fields closely related to the areas of specialization. • Biblical Theology & Exegesis • Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to use • Practical Theology* standard research tools and methods in the chosen • Philosophy* field of study. • Theological & Historical Studies • Students will be able to plan and conduct research in the area of specialization and to communicate its * These concentrations are offered in a modular format. results effectively. • Students will be able to demonstrate an The Ph.D. course of study consists of several aspects: understanding of the role of the professor inside seminars; colloquia; Guided Mentorship; research and outside the classroom in institutions of Christian languages and/or research methodology; general higher education. education courses (Foundations for Theological Study; Graduate Research Seminar; Teaching in Higher Education Contexts); comprehensive exams; Grading Policy prospectus hearing; and a dissertation. Per approval The minimum passing grade in any course taken for Ph.D. some coursework can be completed through credit is a “B“ (3.0 on a 4.0 scale). A student who earns a Independent Study, either at Southern or through grade lower than a “B“ will lose credit for that course and another approved institution. will be placed on academic probation. The student may For most of the areas of concentration students will also be subject to an enrollment review. take 5 seminars in their major and 3 in the minor. (Some concentrations require 4 and 4, respectively.) For most areas of concentration students will take 4 colloquia in their field as well as the Guided Mentorship class. All students will take the FTS, GRS, and THEC classes (with the exception of the THEC class for Higher Education majors). All students will take comprehensive exams that cover both their major and minor, including proficiency in biblical languages where required. All students will be required to present and defend their dissertation proposal prospectus during a scheduled departmental colloquium. All students will write a dissertation that demonstrates the ability to conduct and report on original research. All students will be required to demonstrate proficiency in research languages and/ page 68 | School of Theology SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Index | page 69 Billy Graham School of Missions, EvangelismAdmissions and Ministry

Faculty • Introduction • Masters’ Programs • Doctoral Programs “The Billy Graham School equips God-called individuals for theologically- grounded and skillfully-practiced service as pastors, missionaries, evangelists, church planters, biblical counselors, worship leaders, and local church ministry roles.” Administration Faculty Dean: Adam W. Greenway, Ph.D. Department of Evangelism Associate Dean: and Missions Timothy K. Beougher, Ph.D. Timothy K. Beougher Billy Graham Professor of Evangelism and Church Growth (1996); Associate Dean Dean of the Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry Adam W. Greenway Dean of the Billy Graham School of B.S., Kansas State University; M.Div., Missions, Evangelism ­and Ministry; Southwestern Baptist Theological Vice President for Academic Services; Seminary; Th.M., Ph.D., Trinity William Walker Brookes Associate Evangelical Divinity School Professor of Evangelism and

Apologetics (2007) Prior to coming to Southern, Beougher served as the associate director of the Billy Graham Institute B.A., Samford University; M.Div., of Evangelism at Wheaton College, and as assistant Southwestern Baptist Theological professor of evangelism at Wheaton Graduate School. Seminary; M.N.A., University of Notre He is the author of Richard Baxter and Conversion, Dame; Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Accounts of a Campus Revival: Wheaton College 1995, Theological Seminary Evangelism for a Changing World, Disciplemaking:

Training Leaders to Make Disciples and Overcoming In addition to his ministry at Southern Seminary, Walls to Witnessing. He is married to Sharon and they Greenway has served as pastor and/or interim pastor have five children and seven grandchildren. of churches in Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Texas, and Florida. Active in denominational life and leadership, he currently serves as vice chairman of the Committee Adam W. Greenway on Nominations of the Southern Baptist Convention, William Walker Brookes Associate and is a former trustee and chairman of the Board of Professor of Evangelism and LifeWay Christian Resources. Greenway is also a past Apologetics (2007); Dean of the president of the Kentucky Baptist Convention. He is Billy Graham School of Missions, a member of the Evangelical Theological Society, the Evangelism ­and Ministry; Vice Evangelical Philosophical Society, and is a past president President for Academic Services of the Southern Baptist Professors of Evangelism Fellowship. Greenway is accredited as a Professional B.A., Samford University; M.Div., Registered Parliamentarian, and serves both the KBC Southwestern Baptist Theological as its parliamentarian and the SBC as an assistant Seminary; M.N.A., University of Notre parliamentarian. He is co-editor of Evangelicals Engaging Dame; Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Emergent and The Great Commission Resurgence, and Theological Seminary has contributed articles to various books and journals. In addition to his ministry at Southern Seminary, Greenway has served as pastor and/or interim pastor of churches in Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Texas, and Florida. Active in denominational life and leadership, he currently serves as vice chairman of the Committee on Nominations of the Southern Baptist Convention, and is a former trustee and chairman of the Board of LifeWay Christian Resources. Greenway is also a past page 70 | Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 president of the Kentucky Baptist Convention. He is M. David Sills a member of the Evangelical Theological Society, the A. P. and Faye Stone Professor Evangelical Philosophical Society, and is a past president of Christian Missions and Cultural of the Southern Baptist Professors of Evangelism Anthropology (2003) Fellowship. Greenway is accredited as a Professional Registered Parliamentarian, and serves both the KBC B.A., Belhaven College; M.Div., as its parliamentarian and the SBC as an assistant New Orleans Baptist Theological parliamentarian. He is co-editor of Evangelicals Engaging Seminary; D.Miss., Ph.D., Reformed Emergent and The Great Commission Resurgence, and Theological Seminary has contributed articles to various books and journals.

Sills has served in leadership training and seminary ministry that has taken him around the world over the George H. Martin past 25 years. He has planted and pastored churches in Professor of Christian Missions both the United States and Ecuador, and is the author and World Religions (1996); Chair, of Hearts, Heads, and Hands: A Manual for Teaching Department of Evangelism and Others to Teach Others, The Missionary Call, Reaching Missions; Editor, The Southern Baptist and Teaching, and co-author of Introduction to Global Journal of Missions and Evangelism Missions, as well as several books in Spanish. He and his wife, Mary, have been married for over 30 years B.S., Florida State University; M.Div., and have two married children and four grandchildren. Ph.D., New Orleans Baptist Theological David and Mary’s children and their spouses are all Seminary; Additional Studies: Asbury graduates of Southern Seminary. Theological Seminary

Martin served and taught in the Pacific Rim from 1988 Department of Apologetics and World to 1994. He was professor and academic dean at the Religions Jakarta Baptist Theological Seminary and he has also served as a professor at the Asia Baptist Graduate Douglas K. Blount Theological Seminary. He was associate professor of Professor of Christian Apologetics religion at North Greenville University before joining the (2015); Chair, Department of faculty at Southern. Martin is a member of the Evangelical Apologetics and World Religions Missiological Society, Evangelical Theological Society, and American Society of Missiology. B.A., M.A., Baylor University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Notre Dame Zane G. Pratt Associate Professor of Christian Missions (2011) Prior to joining the faculty of Southern Seminary, Blount B.A., Duke University; M.Div., Gordon- served as professor of theological studies at Dallas Conwell Theological Seminary; Ph.D. Theological Seminary. He previously taught philosophy (candidate), Southeastern Baptist of religion at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Theological Seminary and philosophy at Criswell College. He has also served in several pastoral roles, most recently as the associate teaching pastor at First Baptist Church in Burleson, Texas. Pratt served as a church planter He is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society and pastor in New England and as an Army Reserve and previously served on the executive committee chaplain before appointment for overseas service in of the Evangelical Philosophical Society. Blount has 1991. He lived and worked in Central Asia from then until written many journal articles and contributed chapters 2011, during the last 10 years of which he served in the to a number of books, including “What Does It Mean to regional leadership role. He has written multiple articles Say that the Bible Is True?”, in In Defense of the Bible: A in Theology and Practice of Mission and is co-author Comprehensive Apologetic for the Authority of Scripture, of Introduction to Global Missions. In addition to his and “On the Incarnation of a Timeless God”, in God and service at Southern Seminary, Pratt is Global Theological Time: Essays on the Divine Nature. He is currently working Education Team Leader for the International Mission on a book manuscript entitled Apologetics and the Death Board. He is married to Catherine and they have two of Modernity. children.

SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry | page 71 Theodore J. Cabal Department of Biblical Counseling and Professor of Christian Apologetics Family Ministry (1998) Eric L. Johnson B.A., M.A., Dallas Baptist University; Lawrence and Charlotte Hoover M.Div., Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Professor of Pastoral Care (2000) Theological Seminary B.Th., Toronto Baptist Seminary; M.A.C.S., Calvin College; M.A., Ph.D., Michigan State University

Once an ardent atheist, Cabal was converted while reading the New Testament Gospels. He has planted and pastored several churches, and served on the faculties of Dallas Baptist University and Southwestern Baptist Before coming to Southern, Johnson taught courses Theological Seminary before coming to Southern. His at Northwestern College in Minnesota for nine years. interest in helping others to know the truth in Christ He has contributed numerous articles in the field of has motivated his numerous college campus talks and Christian psychology. He is an associate editor of the debates with philosophy professors. In addition to journal Journal of Psychology and Theology, and in 1998 he was articles on issues such as postmodernism and the age of editor for a special issue of the Journal of Psychology the earth controversy, Cabal is the general editor of The and Christianity, entitled “Psychology within the Apologetics Study Bible. Christian Tradition.” He authored articles for the Baker Encyclopedia of Psychology and Counseling and has co-edited and contributed to Christianity and Psychology: Ayman S. Ibrahim Five Views and God Under Fire: Modern Scholarship Bill and Connie Jenkins Assistant Reinvents God. He also wrote Foundations for Soul Care: Professor of Islamic Studies (2015); A Christian Psychology Proposal. Director, Jenkins Center for the Christian Understanding of Islam

B.A., Ain Shams University; M.Div., Robert D. Jones Southwestern Baptist Theological Associate Professor of Biblical Seminary; Ph.D., Fuller Theological Counseling (2016) Seminary; Ph.D. (candidate), University of Haifa B.A., The King's College; M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; D.Min., Ibrahim was born and raised in Egypt. Since 1991, he has Westminster Theological Seminary; taught in various countries in the Muslim world and in the D.Theol., University of South Africa West at the undergraduate and graduate levels. He has taught at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Fuller Theological Seminary in the United States and at Prior to coming to Southern, Jones served for 19 years the Arab Baptist Theological Seminary in Beirut, Lebanon. as a pastor in West Virginia and then 12 years as a Some of the courses he has taught include: Introduction professor at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. to Islam; Emergence and Historical Development of Islam; He has written Uprooting Anger: Biblical Help for a Islamic Texts (Quran, Hadith and Tafsir); and Quranic Common Problem and Pursuing Peace: A Christian Guide Arabic: Exegeting Islam's Scripture. He is a member of to Handling Our Conflicts, along with seven mini-books the Center for the Study of Inter-Religious Encounters (Angry at God?, Forgiveness, Bad Memories, Restoring at Ben Gurion University of the Negev; the Society of Your Broken Marriage, Single Parenting, Freedom Biblical Literature; the International Quranic Studies from Resentment, and When Trouble Shows Up), four Association; and the Department of Middle Eastern chapters in multi-author counseling books, and over a History at Haifa University, Mount Carmel, Israel. He has dozen published articles and book review on counseling been married to Emily since 2012 and together, they serve and pastoral ministry. Jones is a certified counselor, among Arabs in the United States and the Middle East. fellow, and speaker with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors; a certified Christian conciliator, adjunct instructor, and church reconciliation trainer with the Institute for Christian Conciliation (a division of Peacemaker Ministries); a founding member of the council board of the Biblical Counseling Coalition; and a member of the Evangelical Theological Society.

page 72 | Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Timothy Paul Jones Jeremy P. Pierre C. Edwin Gheens Professor of Assistant Professor of Biblical Christian Family Ministry (2007); Counseling (2011); Chair, Department Associate Vice President for the of Biblical Counseling and Family Global Campus; Editor, The Journal of Ministry; Dean of Students Discipleship and Family Ministry B.A., Cedarville University; M.A., B.A., Manhattan Christian College; Cleveland State University; M.Div., M.Div., Midwestern Baptist Theological Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Seminary; Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Theological Seminary

Jones oversees the Global Campus and teaches in the Pierre serves as dean of Students and directs the Ph.D. areas of family ministry and apologetics. Before coming program in Biblical Counseling. Pierre is author of The to Southern, he led churches in Missouri and Oklahoma. Dynamic Heart in Daily Life: Connecting Christ to Human Jones has authored or contributed to more than a Experience (New Growth Press, 2016) and co-author dozen books, including Perspectives on Family Ministry; of The Pastor and Counseling (Crossway, 2015). He has Family Ministry Field Guide; Christian History Made Easy; contributed to various books, including Christ-Centered and, How We Got the Bible. In 2010, Christian Retailing Biblical Counseling and Scripture and Counseling. His magazine selected Christian History Made Easy as book writing has been featured in Tabletalk magazine, Baptist of the year in the field of Christian education; in 2015, Press, and The Gospel Coalition. He currently serves as How We Got the Bible received the Gold Medallion Award a pastor at Clifton Baptist Church and speaks at various for Bible Reference Book of the Year. Jones is married to engagements in the U.S. and overseas. He serves on the Rayann and they have three daughters. The Jones family board of directors for the Biblical Counseling Coalition. serves in children’s and community group ministry at the He is also a certified member of the Association of east congregation of Sojourn Community Church. Certified Biblical Counselors. He and his wife, Sarah, raise their five children in Louisville, Kentucky. Heath B. Lambert Stuart W. Scott Associate Professor of Biblical Associate Professor of Biblical Counseling (2006) Counseling (2005)

B.A., Columbia International B.A., Gordon College; M.Div., Ph.D., University; M.Div., Grace Theological The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Th.M., The Southern Seminary Baptist Theological Seminary; D.Min., Covenant Theological Seminary Lambert currently serves as the executive director of the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC), Scott also serves as professor of biblical counseling in the largest certifying biblical counseling organization in the graduate program at The Master’s College. He has the world. He is also the associate pastor at First Baptist over 30 years of experience in counseling and pastoral Church, Jacksonville, Florida. He is a founding council ministry, including 10 years as associate pastor of family board member of the Biblical Counseling Coalition (BCC). ministries and counseling at Grace Community Church He is the author of several books including Finally Free: under John MacArthur. He is a fellow and member of Fighting for Purity with the Power of Grace (Zondervan) the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC) and A Theology of Biblical Counseling: The Doctrinal where he also serves at the director of member care. Foundations of Counseling Ministry (Zondervan). Lambert He is a member of the Biblical Counseling Coalition is honored to live with his four favorite people in the and also serves as the executive director of the One- world, his wife, Lauren, and their three children: Carson, Eighty Counseling and Education ministry (a nonprofit Chloe, and Connor. ministry partnering with local churches to help equip them in soul care). Scott is the author of The Exemplary Husband; From Pride to Humility; Biblical Manhood; Communication and Conflict Resolution; Anger, Anxiety and Fear; Killing Sin Habits; The Faithful Parent (co-authored with Martha Peace); he co-edited the book Counseling the Hard Cases and is a contributor to the books, Think Biblically and Christianity and Counseling: Five Approaches.

SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry | page 73 Randy L. Stinson Joseph R. Crider Basil Manly Jr. Professor of Leadership Ernest and Mildred Hogan Professor and Family Ministry (2006); Senior of Church Music and Worship (2011); Vice President for Academic Executive Director, Institute for Biblical Administration and Provost Worship

B.A., University of South Florida; M.Div., B.A., M.A., Bowling Green State Southeastern Baptist Theological University; D.A., University of Seminary; Th.M., Ph.D., The Southern Northern Colorado Baptist Theological Seminary Crider joined the faculty of Southern Seminary in 2011 Stinson is a recognized authority on the subject of Before coming to SBTS, Crider worked on church staffs in biblical manhood and womanhood and has served as a California, Colorado, and Virginia, and currently serves as senior pastor as well as other church staff positions. He worship pastor at LaGrange Baptist Church in Kentucky. is the co-author of Field Guide for Biblical Manhood and He’s also been on faculty at Westmont College, Southwest co-editor of Trained in the Fear of God: Family Ministry Baptist University, and Liberty University. In addition to in Theological, Historical, and Practical Perspective. In teaching and leading responsibilities, Crider is an active addition, Stinson serves as the senior fellow for The conference speaker throughout the United States. He and Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood. He and his wife, Amy, have been married since 1985 and have his wife, Danna, have been married since 1991 and have three daughters: Julianna, Katrina, and Amelia, and a son, eight children: Gunnar, Georgia, Fisher, Eden, Payton, Cole, who is married to Claire. Brewer, Spencer, and Willa.

Esther R. Crookshank Department of Biblical Worship Ollie Hale Chiles Professor of Church Music (2004) Gregory B. Brewton Carolyn King Ragan Associate B.M., Baldwin-Wallace College; M.A., Professor of Church Music and Ph.D., The University of Michigan Worship (2002); Chair, Department of Biblical Worship

B.M.E., Stetson University; M.C.M., D.M.M., The Southern Baptist Crookshank serves as Ollie Hale Chiles Professor Theological Seminary of Church Music teaching hymnology, musicology, ethnomusicology, and strings, and is director of the Academy of Sacred Music concert forum. She has Brewton brings to Southern Seminary over 30 years of contributed to Grove Dictionary of American Music music and worship ministry experience in the local church (2nd ed., Oxford) and Wonderful Words of Life: having served churches in Georgia, Florida, and Kentucky. Hymns in American Protestant History and Theology, Brewton began his work at Southern Seminary in 2002 as and has won the Kentuckiana Metroversity Award the coordinator for Music Studies at Boyce College. More for Instructional Development. She and her husband, recently he has served as associate dean in the School of Robert, have two daughters. Church Ministries, Division of Biblical Worship. His blog site is www.biblicalworship.com. Brewton travels with the Boyce Vocal Band throughout the year and is active at Charles T. Lewis Jr. Ninth and O Baptist Church in Louisville. He and his wife, Assistant Professor of Church Music Holly, have two grown children: Allison and Justin. and Worship (2011)

B.M.E., University of South Carolina; M.M.E., Florida State University; M.CM., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Lewis has most recently served as the worship pastor of the First Baptist Church of West Palm Beach, Florida, from 2003-2011. He also served as the worship and creative arts pastor at Celebration Baptist Church in Tallahassee, Florida, from 2000-2003. He served as associate minister of music and worship at the First Baptist Church of West Palm Beach from 1993-2000. page 74 | Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Department of Leadership term Missions and has contributed to books such as and Discipleship Christian Formation: Integrating Theology and Human Development; Perspectives on Your Child’s Education: Dan S. Dumas Four Views; Trained in the Fear of God: Family Ministry Professor of Christian Ministry in Theological, Historical, and Practical Perspective; and and Leadership (2013); Senior Mapping Out Curriculum in Your Church. He is currently Vice President for Institutional working on a new book entitled The God Who Goes Administration; Executive Director, The Before You: A Biblical Theology of Leadership. Wilder Center for Christian Preaching has been married since 1994 and has three daughters.

B.A., Criswell College; M.Div., The Master’s Seminary Distinguished Professors Kenneth S. Hemphill Dumas became the senior vice president for Institutional Distinguished Professor of Evangelism Administration at Southern Seminary in October 2007. and Church Growth (2005) At Grace Community Church in California he was an executive pastor for four years and pastor of the B.A., Wake Forest University; Cornerstone Fellowship Group for five years. Also, Dumas M.Div., D.Min., The Southern Baptist has served as college and singles pastor at the Westside Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida, at Cottage Hill Cambridge University Baptist Church in Mobile, Alabama, and at Victory Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas. Previously, he served on staff at the historic First Baptist Church of Dallas. Dumas is a veteran of the United States Navy. Hemphill is the founding director of the Church Planting and Revitalization Center of North Greenville John David Trentham University. He has served in numerous ministry Assistant Professor of Leadership and positions since 1968: pastor, interim pastor, youth/ Discipleship (2013); Chair, Department education minister, president of Southwestern Baptist of Leadership and Discipleship; Theological Seminary from 1994 to 2003, and national Director of the Doctor of Education strategist for Empowering Kingdom Growth from 2003- program 2011. Hemphill is the author of 32 books and many articles. He is married to Paula, and they have three B.A., The University of Tennessee; daughters and eight grandchildren. M.A., Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Mary Kassian Distinguished Professor of Women’s Trentham teaches in the areas of worldview, discipleship, Studies (2005) and leadership. He is also the director of the Doctor of Education program, and a faculty advisor for Student B.S., University of Alberta; D.Th. Life. Before coming to Southern, he served for several (candidate), University of South Africa years in vocational ministry as a pastor to young adults, missions pastor, and worship leader. He is currently an elder at Christ Fellowship Church, a church plant in east Kassian is an award-winning author Louisville where he is a founding member along with his and speaker who focuses on women’s wife, Brittany. They have one son: Maddox. ministry and issues. She has been involved in ministering to women for over 30 years and has taught women’s Michael S. Wilder studies courses at numerous seminaries. Her publications J. M. Frost Associate Professor include True Woman 101, Girls Gone Wise, The Feminist of Leadership and Discipleship Mistake, Conversation Peace, In My Father’s House, and (2006); Associate Vice President more. Kassian and her husband, Brent, live in Edmonton, for Doctoral Studies Canada. They have three grown sons, one of whom is married. B.B.A., Clayton State College; M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Wilder has more than 15 years of church-based ministry experience serving as a pastor in churches in Georgia, Kentucky, and Indiana. He is the co-author of Transformission: Making Disciples through Short-

SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry | page 75 Thom S. Rainer Introduction Distinguished Professor of Evangelism and Church Growth (2006) Purpose The mission of the Billy Graham School of Missions, B.S., University of Alabama; M.Div., Evangelism and Ministry is to equip God-called individuals Ph.D., The Southern Baptist for theologically-grounded and skillfully-practiced Theological Seminary ministry as missionaries, evangelists, church planters. and pastoral roles in the local church. The wide spectrum within these Christian servants function necessitates both comprehensive and highly specialized education. To Rainer was the founding dean of the Billy Graham School, meet the demand for comprehensiveness, students are a capacity in which he served until he was elected as exposed to a nucleus of courses and seminars that will president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources in enable them to think theologically and to make practical 2005. Prior to joining Southern Seminary, Rainer served application. To meet the demand for specialization, each as pastor of churches in Alabama, Florida, Kentucky, and student has the opportunity to focus his or her interests Indiana. Rainer has been a frequent church consultant in an area of specialized vocational preparation, including and church growth conference speaker for many missions, evangelism, church planting, discipleship, years. Rainer is the author or co-author of numerous worship leadership, biblical counseling, and family books, including The Book of Church Growth: History, ministry. Theology, and Principles; Effective Evangelistic Churches; The Billy Graham School seeks to serve and to lead Surprising Insights from the Unchurched; The Unchurched the denomination of which it is a part. While closely Next Door; Breakout Churches; Simple Church; related to other academic and evangelical Christian Transformational Church; Raising Dad; I Am a Church communities, the focus of the Billy Graham School is Member; and Autopsy of a Deceased Church. Christian ministry in Southern Baptist churches and on mission fields around the world. Our primary endeavor, therefore, is to develop leaders who understand and Senior Professors appreciate the programs and agencies of the Southern Brian C. Richardson Baptist Convention and are fully capable of contributing T. Vaughn Walker to the SBC through selfless service, academic research, and publication in these fields. Retired Professors Overview of Academic Programs Elizabeth A. Bedsole Academic programs in the Billy Graham School consist of Ronald E. Boud three types. James D. Chancellor The most basic professional programs designed to J. Phillip Landgrave equip qualified students for the practice of ministry are Sabin P. Landry the Diploma programs, the Master of Arts degrees, and Robert A. Proctor the Master of Divinity degrees (see pages 116-126). William B. Rogers The professional doctoral programs, designed to equip Mozelle Clark Sherman ministry professionals for a high level of excellence in the Jay Wilkey practice of education and discipling ministries, Christian Dennis E. Williams leadership, church growth, and administration, are the Doctor of Ministry and Doctor of Educational Ministry Adjunct Professors degrees (see pages 126-132). The research doctoral programs are designed to J. Scott Bridger qualifiy advanced students for research and teaching, William D. Henard III as well as for other leadership positions. These research J. Mark Terry doctoral programs include the Master of Theology, Doctor of Missiology, Doctor of Education and Doctor of Philosophy degrees (see pages 132-135). These academic programs are offered through a variety of delivery formats to ensure viability of teaching methodology and provide optimum convenience for students. These delivery formats include: on-campus courses in semester format, on-campus courses in week-long (J-term) format, blended courses utilizing both on-campus instruction and online learning, extension courses at one of our four off-campus learning centers, online learning, and conference courses. Individual courses are offered in different formats based upon regular semester scheduling. Some course delivery options are not page 76 | Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 available for students in the doctoral programs. integrate field experience with classroom instruction and includes the following requirements: Billy Graham School Goals • A goal-oriented ministry process at an approved The programs in the Billy Graham School are offered to ministry site equip qualified students for the practice of the Great • Reflections on personal ministry through the completion Commission and effective Christian ministry on mission of various assignments fields and in local churches around the world. The goal of • A one-hour weekly field supervisory session with an the faculty is for every graduate: improved ministry supervisor • To be a called disciple and minister of Jesus Christ, • Careful attention to biblical, theological, and serving His Kingdom practical resources • To possess an abiding love for people and the work of Christian ministry in the context of the church • To bear witness to the complete truthfulness of Holy Specifics of Field Education Course Selection Scripture Field education is required for all students in master’s • To integrate theological understandings with human level programs. Students may select courses from the need in the contemporary world options given in the degree requirements section of their • To lead discipleship ministries that build up the whole particular program of study. Field education or equivalent family in their spiritual growth courses taken in excess of the stipulated field education • To learn and do Great Commission ministries in the requirements must be counted as elective credits. areas of missions, evangelism, and church growth In the Billy Graham School, students will have the • To maintain the historic principles of the Christian faith option of selecting field education internships (44930- and of the Baptist heritage 44945), as well as field education courses connected • To demonstrate Christian commitment, maturity, with specific disciplines: Evangelism (44935), Missions integrity, and spirituality (44930), North American Church Planting (44940), International Church Planting (44945), Worship (40693-40694), Leadership (45190-45193), and Youth Policies for Master’s Level Ministries (46290-46293). M.Div. students in the Billy Programs Graham School also have the option of completing the field education requirement through the Ministry Academic Advising Apprenticeship Program (MAP). This option utilizes Academic advising is offered for new students during ministry apprenticeships and integrative seminars in orientation. Academic advising is also available during either outreach or leadership to contribute six elective the year. Students may contact the Center for Student hours to the student’s degree program. More information Success. can be obtained online at [email protected] Mentoring Groups Enrollment Requirements Mentoring groups are designed to provide students with Students may take only one field education course (or its small group meeting times with faculty and fellowship equivalent) in a single semester and it is recommended with other students. that they complete their field education requirements Faculty members in the Billy Graham School serve in their first six semesters of study. To enroll in any field as faculty members to provide spiritual support and education course, the following is necessary: pastoral oversight for all students in the degree programs • Successful completion of 40150 Personal Spiritual of the Billy Graham School. Mentoring groups provide Disciplines opportunity for prayer, development of relationships, • An approved title and ministry placement in an encouragement, and fellowship. approved church or agency, requiring a minimum five Transfer of Credit hours in ministry service per week Students may receive transfer credit from accredited • An approved field supervisor or supervisory committee graduate schools or seminaries. A faculty administrator from the Billy Graham School evaluates official transcripts Policies for Master’s Level and determines the number of hours that may be applied toward the degree. Music Programs Courses accepted for transfer credit must be similar Placement Examinations and content and difficulty as a corresponding course at The Auditions in Worship Leadership Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. No grade below and Church Music ‘C-’ from American institutions or ‘B-’ from international There are three requirements for admission into the institutions will be accepted for transfer credit. Worship Leadership and Church Music degree plans: Field Education/Applied Ministry 1. A bachelor’s degree The Field Education/Applied Ministry program of the Billy 2. An autobiographical essay explaining the student’s Graham School challenges students to learn through the calling to vocational music ministry practice of ministry while they are progressing through 3. A recommendation letter from the leadership of the their degree program. The program is designed to student’s home church. While no examinations or auditions are required for

SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry | page 77 acceptance into music and worship degree programs in the keys of C, G, D, A, E, F, Bb, Eb. Lead sheets for the offered by the Billy Graham School, new students entering proficiency will be provided a week before the exam. worship leadership or church music degree programs must 7. Sightread two vocal lines together from a choral take the diagnostic placement examinations and auditions anthem. prior to their first semester of study. Piano Proficiency Requirements for Master of Church Music Placement Instrumental Majors Examinations and Auditions 1. Play all white key major scales, two octaves, hands Students interested in the Master of Church Music degree separately using prescribed piano fingerings. usually enter the program with an undergraduate degree 2. Play all white key harmonic minor scales, two octaves, in music. Students planning to pursue this degree will hands separately using prescribed piano fingerings. have placement tests in music theory, ear training, sight 3. Play hymns from an approved list of hymns. singing, form and analysis, music history and literature, 4. Prepare one vocal solo accompaniment piece. conducting, and orchestration. 5. Prepare one piano offertory piece. Students pursuing the Master of Church Music degree 6. Improvise a simple accompaniment of a worship should have completed a 25-minute recital in his/her song using a lead sheet (melody line with guitar chords) applied area at college. The student may validate that in the keys of C, G, D, A, E, F, Bb, Eb. Lead sheets for the recital by furnishing the printed program of said recital or proficiency will be provided a week before the exam. by submitting a letter of certification from an appropriate 7. Sightread two vocal lines together from a college official. Any student who cannot present such choral anthem. verification must enroll in pre-graduate applied studies until he/she successfully prepares a 25-minute recital. Piano Proficiency Requirements for A student with an undergraduate degree in music Instrumental Majors must satisfy all pre-graduate requirements by 1. Play all white key major scales, two octaves, hands successfully passing the placement examinations or by separately using prescribed piano fingerings. enrolling in the equivalent course during the first four 2. Play all white key harmonic minor scales, semesters of study. If a student is counseled to enroll two octaves, hands separately using prescribed in a pre-graduate course, he or she may not drop that piano fingerings. course without permission from the music and worship 3. Play hymns from an approved list of hymns (four studies coordinator. hymns required). A student without an undergraduate degree in music 4. Improvise a simple accompaniment of a worship must satisfy all pre-graduate requirements by successfully song using a lead sheet (melody line with guitar chords) passing the placement examinations or by enrolling in the in the keys of C, G, D, F. Lead sheets for the proficiency equivalent course during the first four semesters of study. will be provided a week before the exam. Exceptions to these rules must be secured in writing from 5. Sightread one vocal line of a choral anthem. the Department of Biblical Worship. Voice Proficiency Requirements for Minor Applied Area Piano and Instrumental Majors Students enrolled in the Master of Church Music degree 1. The purpose of the voice proficiency is to determine will have proficiency auditions in the minor area(s). For the student’s vocal ability to effectively lead worship voice students the minor applied area would be piano. and assist a choir or ensemble through demonstration For instrumental students the applied minor area would and participation. include piano and voice. Proficiency auditions will be 2. Students who pass the voice proficiency should administered upon entrance into the school. Students not demonstrate healthy singing technique in the following areas: able to pass the listed requirements must enroll in pre- a. Pitch, rhythm, and intonation graduate applied study in that particular area until the b. Diction with clear, articulate words proficiency is passed. c. Posture, breath management, and support Students should be prepared to demonstrate d. Musical expression proficiency in these areas: Service Playing Proficiency Piano Proficiency Requirements for Requirements for Applied Major Piano Voice Majors or Organ Students 1. Play all major scales, two octaves, hands together 1. At sight, play a simple anthem accompaniment using prescribed piano fingerings. (degree of difficulty to be determined by the keyboard 2. Play all white key harmonic minor scales, two faculty). octaves, hands together using prescribed piano 2. At sight, play a vocal score using G and F clefs on fingerings. four staves (pedals not required for organ students). 3. Play hymns from an approved list of hymns. 3. Play a simple keyboard harmony passage from 4. Prepare one vocal solo accompaniment piece. a figured bass (for example, a continuo score of a 5. Prepare one piano offertory piece. recitative). 6. Improvise a simple accompaniment of a worship 4. Transpose any hymn in Baptist Hymnal (2008) into song using a lead sheet (melody line with guitar chords) another key not more than a major second above or page 78 | Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 below the printed score. singing. 5. Sight read a short passage of music (with clear, 2. Demonstrate the ability to play the soprano, alto, simple rhythm and style) and then continue to improvise tenor or bass part from a four-part hymn. Octave a few measures in the same style, coming to a full close in transpositions are acceptable. a related key. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of standard chord 6. At sight, play any hymn in Baptist Hymnal (2008) in a symbols, including inversions (D/F#, C/G, etc.) and style suitable for accompanying congregational singing. various kinds of 7th chords (C7, Amaj7, etc.). 4. Demonstrate the ability to provide chord changes for a standard printed hymn, as if you were to accompany a hymn or song on the guitar, but from music that does not Worship Leadership Placement have printed chord symbols. Examinations and Auditions 5. Demonstrate the ability to provide congregational Students entering the Master of Divinity in Worship accompaniment by various strumming and Leadership or the Master of Arts in Worship Leadership fingerpicking patterns. will have placement tests in music theory, ear training, 6. Demonstrate the ability to use a capo effectively. sight singing, and conducting. Worship Leadership You will be asked to use the capo to accompany songs or students are not required to have a 25-minute recital in hymns in the keys of B-flat, E-flat, A-flat, and others. college. If a student comes to the seminary without any Minimum Grade Point preparation in a certain area (such as music theory Students in the Master of Church Music program of study or conducting), he/she may choose not to take the must earn a minimum grade-point average of “B-“ (2.7 on placement examination in that area but rather to enroll a 4.0 scale) in the following courses: automatically in the respective pre-graduate course. • All but four hours in the church music core Upon evaluation of the placement examinations, the • All but one hour in applied studies student may be required to take one or more of the • All but two hours in elective courses following pre-graduate courses: Academic credit will not be given for any church music • Introduction to Conducting courses (either pre-graduate or graduate) in which the • Music Theory l student earns lower than a “C-“ (1.7 on a 4.0 scale). • Aural Skills l • Music Theory ll Major Applied Literature Requirements • Aural Skills ll Students taking major applied or concentrations in • one or two semesters of pre-graduate applied studies an applied area will be required to be examined by a • two semesters of pre-graduate minor applied studies faculty jury at the end of each semester. Students will Worship Leadership students will be given a not be allowed to perform from photocopies of currently proficiency exam in piano or guitar. Students may copyrighted music. choose which instrument they would like to pursue for their accompaniment proficiency. Students showing Master of Church Music Recital All students in the Master of Church Music degree will deficiencies in this skill will enroll in coursework to present a satisfactory recital in his/her applied area. This prepare them for the proficiency exam. Students who are recital is in addition to the pre-graduate recital required taking piano for their concentration will need to pass the prior to taking any graduate work. Stipulations for voice proficiency. memorization of material in the recital will vary from one Piano Proficiency Requirements applied area to another. 1. Play all white key major scales, two octaves, hands Possible Recital Formats separately using prescribed piano fingerings. Graduate-level recitals will be presented according to one 2. Play all white key harmonic minor scales, two of the following three formats: octaves, hands separately using prescribed piano • 15-minute recital project with a supporting historical/ fingerings. theoretical research document. Although scheduled 3. Play hymns from an approved list of hymns (four during jury exams, this recital may be attended by the hymns required). public. This is the minimum recital requirement. 4. Improvise a simple accompaniment of a worship • 25-minute public recital. Students must receive song using a lead sheet (melody line with guitar chords) permission from their semester jury examination panel in the keys of C, G, D, F. Lead sheets for the proficiency in order to give a public recital. will be provided a week before the exam. 5. Sightread one vocal line of a choral anthem. Pre-Recital Preparation In the recital semester, the student is responsible for Guitar Proficiency Requirements arranging the time, date, media needs, and dress Students should demonstrate a strong proficiency in rehearsal for the recital. This must be arranged no later accompanying hymns and songs on the guitar. The than three weeks into the semester of the recital. The student should also be able to lead a rehearsal with the submitted date is final and cannot be changed. guitar. The student is responsible for the preparation of his 1. Sing a hymn and a worship song of your choice while or her own program notes and gathering information playing rhythm guitar as you would for congregational

SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry | page 79 relating to the works to be performed. The student studied in college. must prepare a typed copy of the program exactly as he or she wants it to appear. This program must first be Master’s Level Program submitted to the applied teacher for approval. After the applied teacher has approved the program, the student Descriptions and Requirements must submit the program to the secretary of the Billy The Billy Graham School offers the following master’s Graham School at least 4 weeks prior to the recital. level degrees and concentrations. Once the program is prepared for printing, the school Master of Divinity with concentrations in: office will give the student a proof copy. The student • Great Commission Studies must proofread the proof copy carefully and his or her • Applied Apologetics applied teacher and returned as soon as possible to the • Biblical Counseling school office. • Church and Pastoral Ministries All public degree recitals will be recorded by the • Church Ministries event production team. A copy of the recording will be • Church Planting cataloged in the James P. Boyce Centennial Library. • Discipleship and Family Ministry • International Missions Grading of the Recital • International Church Planting Three faculty members grade each recital on a pass- (2+2/3 or Reverse 2+ with IMB) fail basis. A passing grade indicates the student has • Islamic Studies successfully completed the requirements for master’s • Itinerant Evangelism level applied study. A failing grade indicates that the • Leadership student needs to do further study, and more specifically, • Missions and Biblical Counseling needs to perform the degree recital again. • Missions and Bible Translation • North American Missions Financial Obligations • Urban Missions The student shall bear the cost of recording, printing • Worship Leadership programs and program notes, and other related expenses. • Worldview and Apologetics If the student desires a special piano tuning prior to the • Youth and Family Ministry recital, the student will bear this extra cost as well. Advanced Master of Divinity Master of Arts in: M.A. and M.Div. Worship Projects • Biblical Counseling All students in the Master of Arts in Worship Leadership • Christian Education and Master of Divinity in Worship Leadership degrees • Church Ministries are required to present a 15-minute Worship Project • Discipleship and Family Ministry in the second semester of their applied concentration • Leadership studies. This project is similar to a graduate recital, but is • Missiology comprised of sacred music (traditional or contemporary) • Theological Studies and transitional comments made by the student between - Intercultural Studies songs. The student must take two semesters of voice. (for appointed NAMB/IMB personnel) Students with significant vocal experience on the college - Lay Leadership level may have the option to take piano or guitar for their • Worship Leadership applied concentration studies upon the approval of the • Youth and Family Ministry department chair for Biblical Worship. Students will also Master of Arts (Islamic Studies) prepare a one-page program for their worship project. Master of Church Music The worship project is usually presented during the Diploma in Missions, Evangelism and Ministry seminary voice juries at the end of each semester. The M.Div. curriculum in the Billy Graham School is built around flexibility that allows the students (with Length of Time Required for the cooperation of an advisor) to choose courses in line Completion of the Entire Program with his/her calling. Each of the listed programs of study Normally a full time Diploma, Master of Church Music, or vary in terms of description and requirements. Program Master of Arts in Worship Leadership student will spend descriptions and requirements are outlined on the three years in residence in order to complete his or her following pages. program of study. This three-year time frame is projected Note: Master of Divinity and Master of Arts degrees for full-time students who have no undergraduate music are also offered in the School of Theology. Please consult deficiencies or who do not need review of material the School of Theology section of this catalog for more studied in college. information, as the degree programs in that school offer Normally a full-time student in the Master of Divinity different goals and requirements. with a concentration in Worship Leadership will spend four years in residence in order to complete his or her program of study. This projected four-year time frame is also for full-time students who have no undergraduate music deficiencies or who do not need review of material page 80 | Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Billy Graham School Master of Divinity Core The Master of Divinity is the foundational graduate Learning Outcomes degree program for ministry preparation offered by the • Demonstrates a growing, Christ-like character and a Billy Graham School. The program of study is designed sense of God’s calling to ministry. to give the student comprehensive knowledge in biblical • Understands the Christian worldview and have a global and theological studies for the purpose of applying that vision for fulfilling the Great Commission. knowledge in the practice of missions, evangelism and • Demonstrates significant knowledge of the Bible, ministry. The following core curriculum applies to all Billy interpret Scripture’s original meaning, and apply Graham School Master of Divinity concentrations (except Scripture to contemporary situations. Biblical Worship). • Integrates systematic and historical theology into a larger biblical framework. Vocational Objectives • Displays a biblical vision for ministry and lead with Pastorate/preaching humble authority. Evangelism • Preaches/teaches Scripture clearly and passionately so Church ministries as to engage the mind and move the heart. North American missions • describes the role of the local church in fulfilling the International missions Great Commission. Campus/college ministry Doctoral Studies Teaching in a university or seminary

Remedial/Pre-requisite Courses Missions, Evangelism and Ministry (27 hours) 20400 Elementary Hebrew1 (3) 28500 Worldview and Apologetics 3 22400 Elementary Greek1 (3) 30000 Christian Preaching or 3 31980 Written Communication (if required)* (2) 45400 Christian Teaching2 30020 Preaching Practicum or 3 Biblical and Theological Studies (42 hours) 40200 The Worshiping Church2 20200 Introduction to the Old Testament I 3 32100 Personal Evangelism 3 20220 Introduction to the Old Testament II 3 32960 Introduction to Missiology 3 20440 Hebrew Syntax and Exegesis or 329803 World Religions and Christian Mission 3 22440 Greek Syntax and Exegesis 34300 Introduction to Biblical Counseling 3 22100 Biblical Hermeneutics 3 40080 Christian Leadership or 3 22200 Introduction to the New Testament I 3 40301 Pastoral Ministry2 22220 Introduction to the New Testament II 3 45260 Discipleship and Family Ministry 3 25100 Introduction to Church History I 3 25120 Introduction to Church History II 3 BGS Applied Ministry: 44920 or 44930 (1 hour) 26200 Southern Baptist Heritage and Mission 3 27060 Systematic Theology I 3 Total Billy Graham School Master of Divinity Core 70 27070 Systematic Theology II 3 Written Communication +2 (if required) 27080 Systematic Theology III 3 Elementary Hebrew +3 (if required) 29250 Survey of Christian Ethics 3 Elementary Greek +3 (if required) 40150 Personal Spiritual Disciplines 3

◆See Written Communication Requirement in Academic Section. 1Elementary Language courses may be counted as free elective courses for Billy Graham School students. 2Christian Preaching (30000), Preaching Practicum (30020), and Pastoral Ministry (40301) are reserved for, but not required of, men.

SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry | page 81 Master of Divinity in Great Commission Studies

The Master of Divinity in Great Commission Studies Free Electives 18 is designed for those called to serve in local church ministry as well as cross-cultural mission contexts. Billy Graham 70School M.Div. Core This degree option builds upon the foundation of the Total M.Div. in Great Commission Studies 88 core curriculum to provide the greatest flexibility with Written Communication +2 (if required) respect to free elective courses available in a Master of Divinity program at Southern Seminary.

Master of Divinity with a Concentration in Applied Apologetics 28700 Christian Apologetics 3 Applied Apologetics 18 28970 Critical Thinking 3 BGS M.Div. Core 70 33855 Apologetics in the Local Church 3 Total M.Div. with a Concentration 88 45150 Worldview, Culture and Discipleship 3 in Applied Apologetics Requirements — — Free Electives 6

Master of Divinity with a Concentration in Biblical Counseling 34305 Biblical and Theological Foundations 3 Biblical Counseling 18 34330 Typical Problems in Biblical Counseling 3 BGS M.Div. Core 70 34325 The Care of Souls in the Congregation3 Total M.Div. with a Concentration 88 35100 Marriage and Family Counseling 3 in Biblical Counseling Requirements 35530 Reformational Counseling Training I or 3 35585 Biblical Counseling Practicum I 35540 Reformational Counseling Training II or 3 35590 Biblical Counseling Practicum II

Master of Divinity with a Concentration in Church and Pastoral Ministries

30020 Preaching Practicum 3 Church and 18 Pastoral Ministries 32160 Evangelistic Preaching 3 BGS M.Div. Core 70 32260 Theology of Evangelism 3 Total M.Div. with a Concentration 88 32300 Principles of Spiritual Awakenings 3 in Church and Pastoral Ministries Requirements 42450 Change and Conflict Management 3 45150 Worldview, Culture and Discipleship 3

page 82 | Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Master of Divinity with a Concentration in Church Planting 33060 Field Seminar in Church Planting 3 Church Planting 18 33200 Missions in North America 3 BGS M.Div. Core 70 33820 Introduction to Church Planting 3 Total M.Div. with a Concentration 88 33830 Intercultural Church Planting 3 in Church Planting Requirements 33840 Models of Church Planting 3 33860 Church Multiplication Strategies 3

Master of Divinity with a Concentration in Discipleship and Family Ministry 34330 Typical Problems in Biblical Counseling 3 Discipleship and Family Ministry 18 35100 Marriage and Family Counseling 3 BGS M.Div. Core 70 46260 Youth Ministry & the Family 3 Total M.Div. with a Concentration in 88 45150 Worldview, Culture and Discipleship 3 Discipleship and Family Ministry Requirements 45250 Family Ministry Through the Lifespan 3 46325 Discipling Adults 3

Master of Divinity with a Concentration in International Missions

30960 Intercultural Communication 3 International Missions 18 33000 Cultural Anthropology 3 BGS M.Div. Core 70 32310 Spiritual Warfare in Evangelism and Missions3 Total M.Div. with a Concentration in 88 32750 History of Christian Missions 3 International Missions Requirements 32860 Biblical Basis of Christian Missions 3 33100 Principles and Practice of Missions 3

Master of Divinity with a Concentration in Islamic Studies

32985 History and Religion of Islam 3 Islamic Studies 18 32986 Issues in Contemporary Islam 3 BGS M.Div. Core 70 32990 Islam and the Christian Mission 3 Total M.Div. with a Concentration 88 32995 Introduction to Modern Arabic I 3 in Islamic Studies Requirements 32996 Introduction to Modern Arabic II 3 — — Elective Course in Islamic Studies3

SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry | page 83 Master of Divinity with a Concentration in Itinerant Evangelism

32160 Evangelistic Preaching1 3 Itinerant Evangelism 18 32260 Theology of Evangelism 3 BGS M.Div. Core 70 32300 Principles of Spiritual Awakenings 3 Total M.Div. with a Concentration 88 — — Free Electives 9 in Itinerant Evangelism Requirements

1Evangelistic Preaching (32160) is reserved for men. Women will substitute any free elective course.

Master of Divinity with a Concentration in Leadership

42210 Team Ministry Relations 3 Leadership 18 42410 Dynamics of Organizational Leadership 3 BGS M.Div. 70 Core 42450 Change and Conflict Management 3 Total M.Div. with a Concentration 88 45100 Issues and Trends in CE and Leadership3 in Leadership Requirements 45150 Worldview, Culture and Discipleship 3 45250 Family Ministry Through the Lifespan 3

Master of Divinity with a Concentration in Missions and Biblical Counseling

30960 Intercultural Communication or 3 Missions and Biblical Counseling 18 33000 Cultural Anthropology BGS M.Div. 70 Core 34330 Typical Problems in Biblical Counseling 3 Total M.Div. with a Concentration 88 33477 Topics in Missions: Biblical Counseling 3 in Biblical Counseling in Missions Requirements in Missions 35100 Marriage and Family Counseling 3 35585 Biblical Counseling Practicum I 3 35590 Biblical Counseling Practicum II 3

Master of Divinity with a Concentration in North American Missions

32310 Spiritual Warfare in Evangelism and Missions3 North American 18 Missions 33000 Cultural Anthropology 3 BGS M.Div. 70 Core 33020 Introduction to Church Planting 3 Total M.Div. with a Concentration 88 33200 Missions in North America 3 in North American Missions Requirements 36550 Introduction to Church Revitalization 3 45150 Worldview, Culture and Discipleship 3

page 84 | Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Master of Divinity with a Concentration in Urban Missions

32330 Urban Missions 3 Urban Missions 18 32310 Spiritual Warfare in Evangelism and Missions3 BGS M.Div. Core 70 33020 Introduction to Church Planting 3 Total M.Div. with a Concentration 88 36300 City Context for Christian Ministry 3 in Urban Missions Requirements 36450 Ministry/Evangelism: Holistic Approach 3 36550 Introduction to Church Revitalization 3

Master of Divinity with a Concentration in Worldview and Apologetics

28700 Christian Apologetics in Contemporary 29580 Christian Ethics and the Environment 3 Ministry 3 29600 Christian Ethics and Biomedical Issues 3 29720 Christian Ethical Perspectives on War History and Philosophy of Religion (Choose 6 hours) and Peace 3 28510 History of Philosophy I: Classical and Medieval3 29850 Christian Ethics and the Family 3 28520 History of Philosophy II: Modern and 29860 Christian Ethics and Human Sexuality 3 Postmodern 3 28550 Christian Philosophical-Worldview Analysis 3 Worldview and Culture Elective (6 hours) 28577 Studies in Philosophy 3 Courses numbered 6 28510-29950 28600 Faith, Reason, and Authority 3 28660 God and the Philosophers 3 Worldview and Apologetics Studies 18 28677 Studies in Apologetics 3 BGS M.Div. Core 70 28720 The Problem of Evil 3 28970 Critical Thinking and the Art of Argumentation 3 Total M.Div. with a Concentration in Worldview and Apologetics Requirements 88 Ethics (Choose 3 hours) • Elementary +3Hebrew (if required) 29300 Biblical Ethics 3 • Elementary +3 Greek (if required) 29477 Studies in Ethics 3 • Written Communication+2 (if required) 29550 Christian Discipleship in Secular Society 3 29560 The Black Church and Social Justice 3

Master of Divinity with a Concentration in Youth and Family Ministry

34330 Typical Problems in Biblical Counseling 3 Youth and Family Ministry 18 45150 Worldview, Culture and Discipleship 3 BGS M.Div. Core 70 45250 Family Ministry through the Lifespan 3 Total M.Div. with a Concentration 88 46000 Youth Ministry and Discipleship 3 in Discipleship and Family Ministry Requirements 46020 Current Trends in Youth Ministry 3 46260 Youth Ministry and the Family 3

SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry | page 85 Master of Divinity with a Concentration in International Church Planting (2+ Program)

This program (M.Div./ICP) involves approximately two years of study on campus and two or three years of church planting in an international missions setting. The BGS and the International Mission Board (IMB) cooperate together to guide students through the appointment process to become IMB missionaries and fulfill the remainder of coursework while serving on the international mission field. Students must apply to the IMB and SBTS simultaneously.

Reverse 2+ Program: This program is the reverse of the above program. Students spend two years doing church planting in an international missions setting, followed by two years of class work on campus. Specific coursework and timing are determined by the department chair for Evangelism and Missions in the Billy Graham School. Students in this program must be fully accepted at Southern Seminary and must communicate with the director of the program prior to going to the field.

Students interested in pursuing the M.Div./ICP should contact the BGS department chair for Evangelism and Missions as soon as possible after admission.

30960 Intercultural Communication or 3 International Church 18 Planting 33000 Cultural Anthropology BGS M.Div. Core 70 32310 Spiritual Warfare in Evangelism and Missions3 Total M.Div. with a Concentration 88 32860 Biblical Basis of Christian Missions 3 in International Church Planting Requirements 33410 Language Learning for Missionaries1 3 33420 Cultural Acquisition for Missionaries1 3 33830 Intercultural Church Planting1 3

1Courses to be completed at IMB missionary orientation and on the field.

page 86 | Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Master of Divinity in Missions and Bible Translation (in conjunction with The Graduate Institute in Applied Linguistics)

The Master of Divinity in Missions and Bible Translation is Vocational Objectives designed to produce graduates qualified to serve • International missions in specialized cross-cultural roles in Bible translation • Cross-cultural evangelism and church planting including: ethnology or descriptive linguistics or in • Bible translation general cross-cultural service. Students must complete both components below, i.e., 79 hours at SBTS and 18 hours at the Graduate Institute in Applied Linguistics (GIAL). IMPORTANT: The plan of study should be planned carefully in consultation with advisors from the Billy Graham School and GIAL.

SBTS GRADUATE HOURS Hebrew Exegesis (20520, 20600-20800) or 3 Bible Concentration Common Courses (15 hours) Greek Exegesis (22600-23790)1 AL5314 Culture, Language and Mind or 3 Great Commission Ministries (6 hours)2 AL5315 Semantics and Pragmatics 30960 Intercultural Communication 3 — — Language: Hebrew3 or 6 Greek 33010 Communication in Oral Cultures 3 — — Exegesis: NT/OT1 Exegesis3 — — AL5316: Theory and Practice of Translation 3 BGS M.Div. Core 70 Electives (9 hours)2 Total SBTS 79 Transferred hours in from SBTS 9

Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics (GIAL) GIAL hours 18 IMPORTANT: The GIAL Certificate in Applied Linguistics SBTS hours 18accepted by transfer (21 undergraduate hrs. + AL5406 & AL5207 = 27 hrs.) Total graduate hours to meet GIAL requirements 36 must be completed for admission into the Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics (GIAL catalog, 13-16). These hours SBTS graduate 79 hours may be completed subsequent to the 79 hours from GIAL graduate 18 hours SBTS, but MUST be completed prior to enrolling in the following graduate level courses. Total Master of Divinity in Missions 97 and Bible Translation Requirements GIAL GRADUATE HOURS GIAL certificate21 hours (required) Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics Elementary Hebrew +3 (if required) General Core Requirements (13 hours) Elementary Greek +3 (if required) AL5406 Field Methods & Linguistic Analysis4 Written Communication +2 (if required) AL5207 Field Data Management 2 LD5151 Cross-cultural Teaching Seminar 1 AL5314 Culture, Language and Mind or 3 AL5315 Semantics and Pragmatics AL5312 Discourse Analysis 3

1Credits to be accepted by transfer from SBTS into GIAL for completion of GIAL exegesis requirement. 2Credits to be accepted by transfer from SBTS into GIAL for completion of GIAL elective requirements. 3Credits to be accepted by transfer from SBTS into GIAL for completion of GIAL language requirements.

SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry | page 87 Master of Divinity with a Concentration in Worship Leadership

Remedial/Pre-requisite Courses Worship Leadership Concentration (27 hours) 31980 Written Communication (if required)◆ (2) 40200 The Worshiping Church 3 20400 Elementary Hebrew (3) 40605 Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs 2 22400 Elementary Greek (3) 40610 Discipling Worship Ministry I 2 40615 Discipling Worship Ministry II 2 Biblical and Theological Studies (42 hours) 40620 Worship Leadership and Design 2 20200 Introduction to the Old Testament I 3 40625 Vocal Ensemble Leadership 2 20220 Introduction to the Old Testament II 3 40630 Worship Band Techniques 2 20440 Hebrew Syntax and Exegesis or 406353 Technology for Music and Worship Ministry2 22440 Greek Syntax and Exegesis 40670 Song Writing for Worship Leaders1 2 22100 Biblical Hermeneutics 3 40680 Worship Band Lab: Guitar1 ½ 22200 Introduction to the New Testament I 3 40681 Worship Band Lab: Keyboard1 ½ 22220 Introduction to the New Testament II 3 40682 Worship Band Lab: Bass 1 Guitar ½ 25100 Introduction to Church History 3 40683 Worship Band Lab: Drum1 Set ½ 25120 Introduction to Church History II 3 41016 Integrative Seminar in Church Music & Worship 2 26200 Southern Baptist Heritage and Mission 3 Applied Concentration (two semesters and 27060 Systematic Theology I 3 Worship project) 4 27070 Systematic Theology II 3 Ensembles (4 semesters)3 0 27080 Systematic Theology III 3 29250 Survey of Christian Ethics 3 Worship Leadership Field Education (1 hour) 40150 Personal Spiritual Disciplines 3 40693 Worship Leadership Field Education: Leadership ½ Missions, Evangelism and Ministry (18 hours) 40694 Worship Leadership Field Education: 28500 Worldview and Apologetics 3 Current Trends ½ 30000 Christian Preaching or 3 45400 Christian Teaching4 Total Master of Divinity 88 32100 Personal Evangelism 3 with Concentration in Worship 32960 Introduction to Missiology 3 Leadership Requirements 32980 World Religions and Christian Mission 3 Written Communication +2 (if required) 45260 Discipleship and Family Ministry 3

◆See Written Communication Requirement in Academic Section. 1 Students may choose one the following courses: 40636 Recording Techniques for Worship Leaders, 40670 Songwriting for Worship Leaders, or 41090 Congregational Song in World Cultures. 2Students who demonstrate proficiency may substitute a Level II Worship Band Lab course (40684-40687). 3Students will take Southern Chorale (50740) two of the four required semesters. 4 Course 30000 is reserved for, but not required of, men.

page 88 | Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Advanced Master of Divinity

The Advanced Master of Divinity in the Billy Graham subjects), and who have submitted an acceptable 12-20 School is an accelerated professional degree program page research paper. Students are also encouraged for students who have a baccalaureate or Master of Arts to have completed 3 hours each in ethics, philosophy, degree in religion or biblical studies, who have at least a hermeneutics, preaching, elementary Hebrew, and 3.0 college grade-point average, who have completed at elementary Greek. least 6 hours at the introductory level in Old Testament Students who are interested in this program Survey, New Testament Survey, Church History, and must consult with the associate dean of the Billy Graham Systematic Theology (or 5 hours at the introductory School. level plus 3 hours at an advanced level in each of these

Remedial/Pre-requisite Courses 31980 Written Communication (if required)u (2)

Biblical and Theological Studies (33 hours) 20440 Hebrew Syntax and Exegesis 3 22100 Biblical Hermeneutics 3 22440 Greek Syntax and Exegesis 3 26200 Southern Baptist Heritage and Mission 3 27800 Theology of the Old Testament 3 27820 Theology of the New Testament 3 29250 Survey of Christian Ethics 3 40150 Personal Spiritual Disciplines 3 — — Advanced Elective in Church 3History — — Advanced Electives in Christian 6 Theology

Missions, Evangelism and Ministry (30 hours) 28500 Worldview and Apologetics 3 30000 Christian Preaching1 or 3 45400 Christian Teaching 32100 Personal Evangelism 3 32960 Introduction to Missiology 3 32980 World Religions and Christian Mission 3 33820 Introduction to Church Planting or 3 36550 Introduction to Church Revitalization 34300 Introduction to Biblical Counseling 3 40200 The Worshiping Church 3 40800 Christian Leadership 3 45260 Discipleship and Family Ministry 3

Free Electives (can be taken either BGS/SOT) 9 BGS Applied Ministry (courses 44920 or 44930) 1 Total Advanced Master of Divinity Requirements 73 Written Communication +2 (if required)

uSee Written Communication Requirement in in Academic Section. 1Christian Preaching (30000) is reserved for, but not required of, men. Note: Students should have completed courses in elementary Greek and elementary Hebrew prior to entering the Advanced M.Div. program, but if not, may complete them as prerequisites while enrolled in the program.

SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry | page 89 Advanced Master of Divinity with a Concentration in Worship Leadership

Remedial/Pre-requisite Courses Worship Leadership Concentration (25 hours) 20400 Elementary Hebrew (3) 40200 The Worshiping Church 3 22400 Elementary Greek (3) 40605 Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs 2 31980 Written Communication (if required)u (2) 40610 Discipling Worship Ministry I 2 40615 Discipling Worship Ministry II 2 Biblical and Theological Studies (30 hours) 40620 Worship Leadership and Design 2 20440 Hebrew Syntax and Exegesis or 340625 Vocal Ensemble Leadership 2 22440 Greek Syntax and Exegesis 40630 Worship Band Techniques 2 22100 Biblical Hermeneutics 3 40670 Song Writing for Worship 1Leaders 2 26200 Southern Baptist Heritage and Mission 3 40680 Worship Band Lab: Guitar2 ½ 27800 Theology of the Old Testament 3 40681 Worship Band Lab: Keyboard2 ½ 27820 Theology of the New Testament 3 40682 Worship Band Lab: Bass 2 Guitar ½ 29250 Survey of Christian Ethics 3 40683 Worship Band Lab: Drum2 Set ½ 40150 Personal Spiritual Disciplines 3 40693 Worship Leadership Field Ed: Leadership½ — — Advanced Elective in Church 3History40694 Worship Leadership Field Ed: Current ½Trends — — Advanced Electives in Christian 6 Theology41016 Integrative Seminar in Church Music & Worship 2 Applied Concentration (2 semesters & worship project) 4 Missions, Evangelism and Ministry (18 hours) Ensembles (4 semesters)3 0 28500 Worldview and Apologetics 3 32100 Personal Evangelism 3 32960 Introduction to Missiology 3 Total Advanced Master of Divinity Requirements 73 33820 Introduction to Church Planting or Written3 Communication +2 (if required) 36550 Introduction to Church Revitalization Elementary Hebrew +3 (if required) 34300 Introduction to Biblical Counseling 3 Elementary Greek +3 (if required) 45260 Discipleship and Family Ministry 3

uSee Written Communication Requirement in Academic Section. 1 Students may choose one the following courses 40636 Recording Techniques for Worship Leaders, 40670 Songwriting for Worship Leaders, or 41090 Congregational Song in World Cultures. 2 Students who demonstrate proficiency may substitute a Level II Worship Band Lab course (40684-40687). 3 A minimum of two semesters of Ensembles must be Southern Chorale.

page 90 | Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Advanced Master of Divinity — Boyce Alumnus

The Advanced Master of Divinity – Boyce Alumnus in the Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry is an accelerated professional degree program for graduates of Boyce College who have at least a 3.0 undergraduate grade- point average. Students who are interested in this program must consult the associate dean of the Billy Graham School.

Remedial/Pre-requisite Courses Free Electives2 21 20400 Elementary Hebrew (3) Students may choose four electives from a field to earn a 22440 Hebrew Syntax and Exegesis (3) concentration in: 22400 Elementary Greek (3) — — Hebrew or Greek Syntax •and ApologeticsExegesis and(3) World Religions 31980 Written Communication (if required)u (2) • Biblical Counseling and Family Ministry • Biblical Worship Biblical and Theological Studies (21 hours) • Evangelism and Missions 26200 Southern Baptist Heritage and Mission 3 • Leadership and Discipleship 27800 Theology of the Old Testament 3 27820 Theology of the New Testament 3 29250 Survey of Christian Ethics 3 ** All other students would graduate with the Master of — — Advanced Church History Elective3 Divinity in Great Commission Studies. — — Advanced Theology Electives 6 40150 Personal Spiritual Disciplines 3 Total Master of Divinity Requirements 73 20400 Elementary Hebrew (if required) +3 Missions, Evangelism and Ministry (31 hours) 22400 Elementary Greek (if required) +3 30960 Intercultural Communication or 3 Hebrew or Greek Syntax and Exegesis (if required) +3 33000 Cultural Anthropology Written Communication +2 (if required) 30020 Preaching Practicum1 or 3 32160 Evangelistic Preaching 32980 World Religions and Christian Mission 3 33820 Introduction to Church Planting or 3 33855 Apologetics in the Local Church 3 36550 Introduction to Church Revitalization 34305 Biblical and Theological Foundations for Counseling 3 40080 Christian Leadership 3 40200 The Worshiping Church 3 45260 Discipleship and Family Ministry 3 — — Applied Ministry (44920 or 44930)1

◆See Written Communication Requirement in Academic Section. 1Women students will substitute Christian Teaching (45400). 2Free electives can be taken in either the Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry or the School of Theology. Students may choose four electives from a given department in the Billy Graham School to earn a concentration in concentration in Apologetics and World Religions, Biblical Counseling and Family Ministry, Biblical Worship, Evangelism and Missions, or Leadership and Discipleship.

SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry | page 91 Master of Church Music The Master of Church Music degree is a graduate, Learning Outcomes professional degree designed to educate those called • Demonstrates a growing, Christ-like character and a into church music ministry. Students will be raised sense of God’s calling to ministry. to a higher level of musical performance, academic • Understands the Christian worldview and have a excellence, and ministerial competence. After the global vision for fulfilling the Great Commission. completion of placement examinations and during • Demonstrates significant knowledge of the Bible, the first two semesters of enrollment, the student interpret Scripture’s original meaning, and apply can determine a sequence of studies plan with his Scripture to contemporary situations. or her advisor. This degree is designed to prepare • Integrates systematic and historical theology into a persons for leading worship ministry, music ministry, larger biblical framework. conducting, composition, as well as vocal and • Demonstrates competent leadership in church or instrumental performance in churches as well as careers sacred music. in denominational or institutional work.

Remedial/Pre-requisite Courses Church Music and Worship Studies (33 hours) 31980 Written Communication (if required) (2) 40200 The Worshiping Church 3 40605 Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs 2 MCM Core Studies (33 hours) 40610 Discipling Worship Ministry I 2 20200 Introduction to the Old Testament I 3 40615 Discipling Worship Ministry II 2 20220 Introduction to the Old Testament II 3 40620 Worship Leadership and Design 2 22100 Biblical Hermeneutics 3 40625 Vocal Ensemble Leadership 2 22200 Introduction to the New Testament I 3 40630 Worship Band Techniques 2 22220 Introduction to the New Testament II 3 40635 Technology for Music and Worship Ministry2 26200 Southern Baptist Heritage and Mission 3 40670 Song Writing for Worship Leaders1 2 27060 Systematic Theology I 3 40680 Worship Band Lab: Guitar2 ½ 27070 Systematic Theology II 3 40681 Worship Band Lab: Keyboard2 ½ 27080 Systematic Theology III 3 40682 Worship Band Lab: Bass 2 Guitar ½ 32100 Personal Evangelism 3 40683 Worship Band Lab: Drum2 Set ½ 45260 Discipleship and Family Ministry 3 41016 Integrative Seminar in Church Music & Worship 2 51660 Instrumental Transcription and Arranging 2 52600 Graduate Conducting 2 Major Applied Area (3 semesters with recital) 6 Ensembles (4 semesters)3 0

Worship Leadership Field Education (1 hour) 40693 Worship Leadership Field Education: Leadership ½ 40694 Worship Leadership Field Education: Current Trends ½

Total Master of Church Music Requirements 67

◆See Written Communication Requirement in Academic Section. 1 Students may choose one the following courses: 40636 Recording Techniques for Worship Leaders, 40670 Songwriting for Worship Leaders, or 41090 Congregational Song in World Cultures. 2 Students who demonstrate proficiency may substitute a Level II Worship Band Lab course (40684-40687). 3 Minimum of two semesters of ensembles must be Southern Chorale (50740).

page 92 | Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Master of Arts (Islamic Studies) The Master of Arts (Islamic Studies) is an academic Learning Outcomes degree that combines a study of classical Islam • Students will be able to demonstrate a growing, Christlike and Arabic language with specialized biblical and character and a sense of God’s calling to ministry. theological studies for those who are preparing for • Students will be able to understand the Christian ministry in Muslim contexts or wishing to pursue further worldview and have a global vision for fulfilling the Great graduate studies on Islam. Commission. • Students will be able to demonstrate significant knowledge of the Bible, interpret Scripture’s original meaning, and apply Scripture to contemporary situations. • Students will be able to integrate systematic and historical theology into a larger biblical framework. • Students will be able to demonstrate competence in Islamic issues as it relates to Christian missions and ministry.

Remedial/Pre-requisite Courses Islamic Studies (29 hours) 31980 Written Communication (if required)u (2) 32100 Personal Evangelism 3 32960 Introduction to Missiology 3 Master of Arts Core Studies (33 hours) 32985 History and Religion of Islam* 3 20200 Introduction to the Old Testament I 3 32986 Contemporary Issues in Islam 3 20220 Introduction to the Old Testament II 3 32987 Islamic Thought: Belief and Practice 3 22100 Biblical Hermeneutics 3 32988 The Texts of Islam* 3 22200 Introduction to the New Testament I 3 32990 Islam and the Christian Mission 3 22220 Introduction to the New Testament II 3 32995 Introduction to Modern Arabic I 3 25100 Introduction to the Church History I 3 32996 Introduction to Modern Arabic II 3 25120 Introduction to the Church History II 3 32999 Thesis Research and Writing 2 26200 Southern Baptist Heritage and Mission 3 27060 Systematic Theology I 3 Total Master of Arts (Islamic Studies) Requirements 62 27070 Systematic Theology II 3 Written Communication +2 (if required) 27080 Systematic Theology III 3

◆See Written Communication Requirement in Academic Section. *Courses 32985 and 32988 are foundational courses in Islamic Studies and should normally be taken first in sequence.

SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry | page 93 Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling The Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling is designed to Vocational Objectives prepare students for a ministry of biblical counseling to • Biblical counseling individuals, couples, and families in a congregational, • Marriage and family ministry denominational agency, counseling center, or missions setting. The degree is designed for non-pastoral staff Learning Outcomes members and other church leaders who seek to do a • Demonstrates a growing, Christ-like character and a significant amount of counseling from the framework of sense of God’s calling to ministry. a biblical counseling model. The degree blends academic • Understands the Christian worldview and have a global and classroom preparation with practical training in a vision for fulfilling the Great Commission. ministry setting. Students desiring to pursue D.Min. or • Demonstrates significant knowledge of the Bible, Ph.D. studies should seek entry into the M.Div. with a interpret Scripture’s original meaning, and apply concentration in Biblical Counseling degree. Scripture to contemporary situations. • Integrates systematic and historical theology into a larger biblical framework. • Demonstrates skill in the practice of biblical counseling.

Remedial/Pre-requisite Courses Biblical Counseling Concentration (21 hours) 31980 Written Communication (if required)u (2) 34300 Introduction to Biblical Counseling 3 34305 Biblical and Theological Foundations Biblical and Theological Studies (39 hours) for Counseling 3 20200 Introduction to the Old Testament I 3 34325 The Care of the Souls in the Congregation3 20220 Introduction to the Old Testament II 3 34330 Typical Problems in Biblical Counseling 3 22100 Biblical Hermeneutics 3 35100 Marriage and Family Counseling 3 22200 Introduction to the New Testament I 3 35530 Reformational Counseling Training I or 3 22220 Introduction to the New Testament II 3 35585 Biblical Counseling Practicum I 26200 Southern Baptist Heritage and Mission 3 35540 Reformational Counseling Training II or 3 27060 Systematic Theology I 3 35590 Biblical Counseling Practicum II 27070 Systematic Theology II 3 35595 Biblical Counseling Portfolio 0 27080 Systematic Theology III 3 32100 Personal Evangelism 3 Total Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling 32960 Introduction to Missiology 3 Requirements 60 40150 Personal Spiritual Disciplines 3 • Written Communication (if required) +2 45260 Discipleship and Family Ministry 3

uSee Written Communication Requirement in Academic Section.

page 94 | Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Master of Arts in Christian Education The Master of Arts in Christian Education is a Learning Outcomes professional degree program that prepares persons • Demonstrates a growing, Christ-like character and a for specialized ministry in Christian education and/ sense of God’s calling to ministry. or leadership. The program integrates theology with • Understands the Christian worldview and have a Christian education and leadership and also allows global vision for fulfilling the Great Commission. students to select an emphasis in one specialized area • Demonstrates significant knowledge of the Bible, of ministry. Graduates of this program will be prepared interpret Scripture’s original meaning, and apply for ministries in discipleship, youth and children’s Scripture to contemporary situations. ministry, and executive leadership. • Integrates systematic and historical theology into a larger biblical framework. • Demonstrates competence in various educational ministries.

Remedial/Pre-requisite Courses Christian Education Concentration (21 hours) 31980 Written Communication (if required)u (2) 40080 Christian Leadership 3 42210 Team Ministry Relations 3 Master of Arts Core Studies (39 hours) 42410 Dynamics of Organizational Leadership 3 20200 Introduction to the Old Testament I 3 42450 Change and Conflict Management 3 20220 Introduction to the Old Testament II 3 45150 Worldview, Culture, and Discipleship 3 22100 Biblical Hermeneutics 3 45260 Discipleship and Family Ministry 3 22200 Introduction to the New Testament I 3 45400 Christian Teaching 3 22220 Introduction to the New Testament II 3 26200 Southern Baptist Heritage and Mission 3 BGS Applied Ministry (44920 or 44930) 1 27060 Systematic Theology I 3 27070 Systematic Theology II 3 Total Master of Arts in Christian 27080 Systematic Theology III 3 Education Requirements 61 32100 Personal Evangelism 3 Written Communication +2 (if required) 32960 Introduction to Missiology 3 40150 Personal Spiritual Disciplines 3 40200 The Worshiping Church 3

uSee Written Communication Requirement in Academic Section.

SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry | page 95 Master of Arts in Church Ministries

The Master of Arts in Church Ministries is a ministry Learning Outcomes practitioner’s degree that prepares persons for a • Demonstrates a growing, Christ-like character and a variety of supporting ministries in the local church or in sense of God’s calling to ministry. Christian ministries. The program integrates theology • Understands the Christian worldview and has a global with leadership studies and provides a broad curricular vision for fulfilling the Great Commission. experience that includes missions, evangelism, worship, • Demonstrates significant knowledge of the Bible, and worldview. Graduates of this program will be can interpret Scripture’s original meaning, and apply equipped to lead in several areas including: discipleship, Scripture to contemporary situations. youth and children’s ministry, college ministry, women’s • Integrates systematic and historical theology into a ministry, and executive or denominational leadership. larger biblical framework. • Demonstrates competence in local church leadership.

Remedial/Pre-requisite Courses Church Ministry Concentration (21 hours) 31980 Written Communication (if required)◆ (2) 34300 Introduction to Biblical Counseling 3 35100 Marriage and Family Counseling or 3 Master of Arts Core Studies (39 hours) 41800 Introduction to Youth and Family Ministry 20200 Introduction to the Old Testament I 3 40080 Christian Leadership 3 20220 Introduction to the Old Testament II 3 45150 Worldview, Culture, and Discipleship 3 22100 Biblical Hermeneutics 3 45250 Family Ministry through the Lifespan 3 22200 Introduction to the New Testament I 3 45260 Discipleship and Family Ministry 3 22220 Introduction to the New Testament II 3 45400 Christian Teaching 3 26200 Southern Baptist Heritage and Mission 3 27060 Systematic Theology I 3 27070 Systematic Theology II 3 BGS Applied Ministry (44920 or 44930) 1 27080 Systematic Theology III 3 32100 Personal Evangelism 3 Total Master 61 of Arts 32960 Introduction to Missiology 3 in Church Ministries Requirements 40150 Personal Spiritual Disciplines 3 • Written Communication (if required) +2 40200 The Worshiping Church 3

◆See Written Communication Requirement in Academic Section. 1Christian Leadership (40080) is reserved for men. Women will substitute any Billy Graham School elective course.

page 96 | Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Master of Arts in Discipleship and Family Ministry

The Master of Arts in Discipleship and Family Ministry Learning Outcomes is a practitioner’s degree program that prepares • Demonstrates a growing, Christ-like character and a persons for specialized ministry in discipleship and/or sense of God’s calling to ministry. family ministry. The program integrates theology with • Understands the Christian worldview and have a discipleship and/or family ministry but also includes global vision for fulfilling the Great Commission. foundational coursework in leadership. Graduates of this • Demonstrates significant knowledge of the Bible, program will be prepared for ministries in discipleship interpret Scripture’s original meaning, and apply and children’s and family ministry. Scripture to contemporary situations. • Integrates systematic and historical theology into a larger biblical framework. • Demonstrates competence in the area of discipleship and family ministry.

Remedial/Pre-requisite Courses Discipleship & Family Ministry Concentration (21 hours) 31980 Written Communication (if required)◆ (2) 34300 Introduction to Biblical Counseling 3 35100 Marriage and Family Counseling 3 Master of Arts Core Studies (39 hours) 45150 Worldview, Culture and Discipleship 3 20200 Introduction to the Old Testament I 3 45250 Family Ministry Through the Lifespan 3 20220 Introduction to the Old Testament II 3 45260 Discipleship and Family Ministry 3 22100 Biblical Hermeneutics 3 45400 Christian Teaching 3 22200 Introduction to the New Testament I 3 45800 Discipling Children or 3 22220 Introduction to the New Testament II 3 46325 Discipling Adults 26200 Southern Baptist Heritage and Mission 3 27060 Systematic Theology I 3 BGS Applied Ministry (44920 or 44930) 1 27070 Systematic Theology II 3 27080 Systematic Theology III 3 Total Master of Arts in Discipleship 61 32100 Personal Evangelism 3 and Family Ministry Requirements 32960 Introduction to Missiology 3 Written Communication +2 (if required) 40150 Personal Spiritual Disciplines 3 40200 The Worshiping Church 3

◆See Written Communication Requirement in Academic Section. 1Christian Leadership (40080) is reserved for men. Women will substitute any Billy Graham School elective course.

SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry | page 97 Master of Arts in Leadership

The Master of Arts in Leadership is a practitioner’s Learning Outcomes degree program that prepares persons for specialized • Demonstrates a growing, Christ-like character and a ministry in church administration and/or leadership. sense of God’s calling to ministry. The program integrates theology with leadership • Understands the Christian worldview and have a global through an expanded curriculum of leadership courses. vision for fulfilling the Great Commission. Graduates of this program will be prepared for ministries • Demonstrates significant knowledge of the Bible, in discipleship, church administration, and executive or interpret Scripture’s original meaning, and apply denominational leadership. Scripture to contemporary situations. • Integrates systematic and historical theology into a larger biblical framework. • Demonstrates competence in local church leadership.

Remedial/Pre-requisite Courses Leadership Concentration (21 hours) 31980 Written Communication (if required)◆ (2) 33020 Leadership in Intercultural Contexts 3 40080 Christian Leadership 3 Master of Arts Core Studies (39 hours) 42210 Team Ministry Relations 3 20200 Introduction to the Old Testament I 3 42410 Dynamics of Organizational Leadership 3 20220 Introduction to the Old Testament II 3 42450 Change and Conflict Management 3 22100 Biblical Hermeneutics 3 45260 Discipleship and Family Ministry 3 22200 Introduction to the New Testament I 3 45400 Christian Teaching 3 22220 Introduction to the New Testament II 3 26200 Southern Baptist Heritage and Mission 3 BGS Applied Ministry (44920 or 44930) 1 27060 Systematic Theology I 3 27070 Systematic Theology II 3 Total Master of Arts in Leadership Requirements 61 27080 Systematic Theology III 3 Written Communication +2 (if required) 32100 Personal Evangelism 3 32960 Introduction to Missiology 3 40150 Personal Spiritual Disciplines 3 40200 The Worshiping Church 3

◆See Written Communication Requirement in Academic Section.

page 98 | Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Master of Arts in Missiology

The Master of Arts in Missiology is a graduate degree Vocational Objectives designed to provide training for missionaries and others • Church planting who serve or plan to serve in intercultural ministry and • Cross-cultural evangelism church multiplication positions. Students must • Evangelism have declared a call to missions, and the office of the • International missions dean must approve admission. In general, it is assumed • North American missions that those who will serve in a teaching/preaching • Urban evangelism position will enroll in the M.Div. degree. Students who • Missionary spouses desire to do doctoral work should also be aware that the M.A.Miss. degree is a prerequisite degree for only Learning Outcomes the Doctor of Missiology degree, and entrance to that • Demonstrates a growing, Christ-like character and a degree requires a minimum of two years of full-time sense of God’s calling to ministry. cross-cultural experience. • Understands the Christian worldview and have a global vision for fulfilling the Great Commission. • Demonstrates significant knowledge of the Bible, interpret Scripture’s original meaning, and apply Scripture to contemporary situations. • Integrates systematic and historical theology into a larger biblical framework. • Demonstrates competent leadership in cross-cultural ministries and church multiplication.

Remedial/Prerequisite Courses Missiology Concentration (30 hours) 31980 Written Communication (if required)u (2) 30960 Intercultural Communication 3 32100 Personal Evangelism 3 Master of Arts Core Studies (30 hours) 32310 Spiritual Warfare in Evangelism and Missions3 20200 Introduction to the Old Testament I 3 32860 Biblical Basis of Christian Missions 3 20220 Introduction to the Old Testament II 3 32960 Introduction to Missiology 3 22100 Biblical Hermeneutics 3 32980 World Religions and Christian Mission 3 22200 Introduction to the New Testament I 3 32750 History of Christian Missions 3 22220 Introduction to the New Testament II 3 33000 Cultural Anthropology 3 26200 Southern Baptist Heritage and Mission 3 33020 Leadership in Intercultural Contexts 3 27060 Systematic Theology I 3 33830 Intercultural Church Planting 3 27070 Systematic Theology II 3 27080 Systematic Theology III 3 BGS Applied Ministry (44920 or 44930) 1 40150 Personal Spiritual Disciplines 3 Total Master of Arts in Missiology Requirements 61 Written Communication 2 (if required)

uSee Written Communication Requirement in Academic Section.

SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry | page 99 Master of Arts in Theological Studies — Intercultural Leadership

The Master of Arts in Theological Studies for Intercultural Vocational Objectives Leadership is a graduate degree designed to provide • For appointed missionaries only training for persons whose career goals require knowledge and skills for living and working in intercultural Learning Outcomes settings. Admission to this program is restricted to only • Understands the Christian worldview and have a global those who are under appointment by the International vision for fulfilling the Great Commission. Mission Board, the North American Mission Board, or • Demonstrates significant knowledge of the Bible, other approved Great Commission groups, and are interpret Scripture’s original meaning, and apply serving on the field currently. Admission is contingent Scripture to contemporary situations. upon appointment status as well as the approval of the • Integrates systematic and historical theology into a missions agency. Students in this program must larger biblical framework. communicate with the department chair for Evangelism • Demonstrates a focused knowledge of intercultural and Missions in the Billy Graham School. leadership within the context of Christian missions.

Remedial/Pre-requisite Courses Great Commission Studies (21 hours) 31980 Written Communication (if required)u (2) 30960 Intercultural Communication 3 32100 Personal Evangelism 3 Biblical and Theological Studies (27 hours) 32960 Introduction to Missiology 3 20200 Introduction to the Old Testament I 3 32980 World Religions and Christian 1 Mission 3 20220 Introduction to the Old Testament II 3 33410 Language Learning for Missionaries2 3 22100 Biblical Hermeneutics 3 33420 Cultural Acquisition for Missionaries2 3 22200 Introduction to the New Testament I 3 33830 Intercultural Church Planting3 3 22220 Introduction to the New Testament II 3 26200 Southern Baptist Heritage and Mission 3 Total Master of Arts in Theological Studies — 27060 Systematic Theology I 3 Intercultural Leadership Requirements 48 27070 Systematic Theology II 3 Written Communication +2 (if required) 27080 Systematic Theology III 3

uSee Written Communication Requirement in Academic Section. 1Macedonia Project appointees may substitute 32985 (History and Religion of Islam) for 32980 (World Religions and Christian Mission) 2For Macedonia Project appointees, 33410 should be taken during the concluding semester of formal language study, when reaching required proficiency in the field language, and 33410 should be taken during the second semester of the appointee's first year on the field. 3This course may be substituted for 33100 Principles and Practice of Missions.

page 100 | Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Master of Arts in Theological Studies — Lay Leadership

The Master of Arts in Theological Studies (M.A.T.S.) is Vocational Objectives designed to offer ministry training for those persons who • For laypersons only are not preparing for a professional ministry vocation. The purpose of this degree is to provide biblical, theological, Learning Outcomes historical, and practical training to laypersons who desire • Understands the Christian worldview and have a global to be better equipped to do ministry in the local church. vision for fulfilling the Great Commission. The BGS M.A.T.S. focuses on Great Commission studies • Demonstrates significant knowledge of the Bible, built upon a biblical and theological foundation. interpret Scripture’s original meaning, and apply Scripture to contemporary situations. • Integrates systematic and historical theology into a larger biblical framework.

Remedial/Pre-requisite Courses Missions, Evangelism and Ministry (15 hours) 31980 Written Communication (if required)u (2) 32100 Personal Evangelism 3 32960 Introduction to Missiology 3 Biblical and Theological Studies (27 hours) 40200 The Worshiping Church 3 20200 Introduction to the Old Testament I 3 45260 Discipleship and Family Ministry 3 20220 Introduction to the Old Testament II 3 45400 Christian Teaching 3 22100 Biblical Hermeneutics 3 22200 Introduction to the New Testament I 3 Free electives 6 22220 Introduction to the New Testament II 3 26200 Southern Baptist Heritage and Mission 3 Total Master 48 of Arts 27060 Systematic Theology I 3 in Theological Studies Requirements 27070 Systematic Theology II 3 Written Communication + (if 2 required) 27080 Systematic Theology III 3

uSee Written Communication Requirement in Academic Section.

SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry | page 101 Master of Arts in Worship Leadership

The Master of Arts in Worship Leadership is a professional Learning Outcomes degree program that prepares persons for specialized • Demonstrates a growing, Christ-like character and a ministry in local church worship leadership. This program sense of God’s calling to ministry. is designed to provide the student a solid background in • Understands the Christian worldview and have a global biblical studies and Christian life and thought, combined vision for fulfilling the Great Commission. with a core of studies in the field of worship leadership. • Demonstrate significant knowledge of the Bible, can The program integrates theology with discipleship, interpret Scripture’s original meaning, and apply worship, and leadership. Graduates of this program Scripture to contemporary situations. will be prepared for ministries in local church worship • Integrates systematic and historical theology into a leadership and music ministry. larger biblical framework. • Demonstrates competence in worship leadership.

Remedial/Pre-requisite Courses Worship Leadership Concentration (27 hours) 31980 Written Communication (if required)◆ (2) 40200 The Worshiping Church 3 40605 Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs 2 Master of Arts Core Studies (36 hours) 40610 Discipling Worship Ministry I 2 20200 Introduction to the Old Testament I 3 40615 Discipling Worship Ministry II 2 20220 Introduction to the Old Testament II 3 40620 Worship Leadership and Design 2 22100 Biblical Hermeneutics 3 40625 Vocal Ensemble Leadership 2 22200 Introduction to the New Testament I 3 40630 Worship Band Techniques 2 22220 Introduction to the New Testament II 3 40635 Technology for Music and Worship Ministry2 26200 Southern Baptist Heritage and Mission 3 40670 Song Writing for Worship 1Leaders 2 27060 Systematic Theology I 3 40680 Worship Band Lab: Guitar2 ½ 27070 Systematic Theology II 3 40681 Worship Band Lab: Keyboard2 ½ 27080 Systematic Theology III 3 40682 Worship Band Lab: Bass 2 Guitar ½ 32100 Personal Evangelism 3 40683 Worship Band Lab: Drum2 Set ½ 40150 Personal Spiritual Disciplines 3 41016 Integrative Seminar in Church Music & Worship 2 45260 Discipleship and Family Ministry 3 Applied Concentration (two semesters and Worship project) 4 Ensembles (4 semesters)3 0

Worship Leadership Field Education (1 hour) 40693 Worship Leadership Field Education: Leadership ½ 40694 Worship Leadership Field Education: Current Trends ½

Total Master of 64 Arts in Worship Leadership Requirements Written Communication +2 (if required)

◆See Written Communication Requirement in Academic Section. 1 Students may choose one the following courses: 40636 Recording Techniques for Worship Leaders, 40670 Songwriting for Worship Leaders, or 41090 Congregational Song in World Cultures. 2 Students who demonstrate proficiency may substitute a Level II Worship Band Lab course (40684-40687). 3 Minimum of two semester of ensembles must be Southern Chorale (50740). Students in the M.A. professional track are only required to take three ensembles.

page 102 | Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Master of Arts in Youth and Family Ministry

The Master of Arts in Youth and Family Ministry is a Learning Outcomes practitioner’s degree program that prepares persons for • Demonstrates a growing, Christ-like character and a sense of specialized service in local church youth ministry. The God’s calling to ministry. program integrates theology with principles of effective • Understands the Christian worldview and have a global youth ministry. It includes courses in theological studies, vision for fulfilling the Great Commission. biblical studies, historical studies, Christian education, • Demonstrates significant knowledge of the Bible, interpret and leadership studies. Graduates of this program will Scripture’s original meaning, and apply Scripture to be prepared for ministries in discipleship, youth ministry, contemporary situations. children’s ministry, college ministry, and denominational • Integrates systematic and historical theology into a larger roles in youth ministry as well as with para-church youth biblical framework. ministry organizations. • Demonstrates competence in the area of youth and family ministry.

Remedial/Pre-requisite Courses Youth and Family Ministry Concentration (21 hours) 31980 Written Communication (if required)◆ (2) 41800 Introduction to Youth and Family Ministry3 45150 Worldview, Culture and Discipleship 3 Masters of Arts Core Studies (39 hours) 45250 Family Ministry through the Lifespan 3 20200 Introduction to the Old Testament I 3 45260 Discipleship and Family Ministry 3 20220 Introduction to the Old Testament II 3 45400 Christian Teaching 3 22100 Biblical Hermeneutics 3 46000 Youth Ministry and Discipleship 3 22200 Introduction to the New Testament I 3 46020 Current Trends in Youth Ministry 3 22220 Introduction to the New Testament II 3 26200 Southern Baptist Heritage and Mission 3 BGS Applied Ministry 44920 or 44930 1 27060 Systematic Theology I 3 27070 Systematic Theology II 3 Total Master of 61 Arts in 27080 Systematic Theology III 3 Youth and Family Ministry Requirements 32100 Personal Evangelism 3 Written Communication +2 (if required) 32960 Introduction to Missiology 3 40150 Personal Spiritual Disciplines 3 40200 The Worshiping Church 3

◆See Written Communication Requirement in Academic Section.

SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry | page 103 and Ministry the degree is offered in the following Diploma Program concentrations: • Applied Apologetics Diploma in Missions, Evangelism and • Biblical Counseling Ministry • Biblical Spirituality A Diploma in Missions, Evangelism and Ministry program • Black Church Leadership is offered for students who do not have a baccalaureate • Christian Ethics degree. Candidates must be at least 30 years of age to • Christian Ministry be admitted to the Diploma in Missions, Evangelism and • Christian Worship Ministry program. • Church Revitalization To graduate with a Diploma in Missions, Evangelism • Executive Leadership and Ministry, the student must complete the requirements • Family Ministry for the Master of Divinity degree program except for • Global Missions the common core language requirement of Hebrew and • Leadership Greek, and must earn a minimum of 85 credit hours. Choose any one of the vocational focus options. Diploma Registration students may request admittance to a master’s program Students accepted into the Doctor of Educational in accordance with the Transfer of Degree Program Ministry program must register for their first seminar no policy (see section in Academic Information). Diploma later than one year after acceptance to the program. students may request admittance to a master’s program After initial registration, a student is expected to register in accordance with the Transfer of Degree Program policy for seminars every term and for Contextualized Writing (See section in Academic Information). seminars for the first four semesters. Unforeseen circumstances do at times require that Diploma in Theological Studies students temporarily halt their studies. Any interruptions A Diploma in Theological Studies program is offered in study, however, are strongly discouraged. Students who for students who do not have a baccalaureate degree. must take some time off from the program of study must Candidates must be at least 30 years of age to be request permission for “Interrupted Status” from the Office admitted in the Diploma in Theological Studies program. of Professional Doctoral Studies at least one month prior to To graduate with a Diploma in Theological Studies, the the first day of classes in the semester. student must complete the requirements for the Master of Arts in Theological Studies degree program. Diploma Length of Time Allowed students may request admittance to a master’s program Students who enter the D.Ed.Min. program are expected in accordance with the Transfer of Degree Program to pursue the degree concurrently with their full-time policy (see section in Academic Information). Diploma vocational involvement in ministry and should plan on a students may request admittance to a master’s program minimum of three years of study with a maximum of six in accordance with the Transfer of Degree Program policy years. Students who take longer than three years will be (See section in Academic Information). assessed an additional fee for each semester of extension. Under no circumstances shall a student extend the time of completion beyond six years (note that interrupted Policies for Doctor of Educational status will count against six year maximum). Ministry Program Minimum Grade Point Overview of Doctor of Educational Students must earn a minimum grade of “B-” (2.7 on a 4.0 Ministry Program scale) for each component part of the D.Ed.Min. degree. If a student receives less than a “B-” on any individual The Doctor of Educational Ministry (D.Ed.Min.) degree is component, that component must be repeated and the an advanced professional doctorate degree in ministry student is placed on probation. If a student receives two based on the Master of Arts in Christian Education or its successive grades that are lower than a “B-”, the student equivalent (48 hour M.A. with courses related to areas will be terminated from the program. of study such as education, leadership, and church ministries with a minimum of 18 hours of biblical studies, Attendance theology, and interpretation). The purpose of the Doctor Due to the accelerated nature of the program, attendance of Educational Ministry (D.Ed.Min.) degree is to equip is required at every session for the entire duration of the persons committed to a Christian leadership for a high foundational seminars. Absence from any portion of the level of excellence in the practice of education and seminar will necessitate retaking the seminar. discipling ministries, Christian leadership, church growth, and missions administration. The distinctive features of the Assignments Doctor of Educational Ministry degree program include: The accelerated nature of the program mandates that all • Participation in academic seminars seminar assignments be completed on time, including any • A Ministry Research Project or approved research thesis assignments to be completed before or after the seminar related to the student’s ministry setting meets on campus. Failure to complete any work will result • An oral defense of the research project in a significant grade deduction. Faculty supervisors will In the Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism work with students to maintain a submission schedule for all assignments. page 104 | Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Ministry Concentration Doctor of Educational Ministry Students will select a concentration of studies from one of the following ministry concentrations. Each Program Description and concentration consists of four seminars (16 hours) and Requirements is designed specifically to provide the student with The Doctor of Educational Ministry (D.Ed.Min.) degree focused studies in the selected field. Students will be is designed to meet the needs of leadership and church required to select a concentration of studies rather than ministry professionals who desire further academic and select individual seminars at random. The academic practical training in a contemporary ministry setting, but requirements for these seminars are identical to those whose ministerial responsibilities do not allow them to described for the foundational seminars. suspend full-time employment or relocate to Louisville to pursue that training. Applied Apologetics • 80341 Issues in Ethics and Apologetics Curriculum Plan • 80342 Contemporary Perspectives on The D.Ed.Min. program consists of 46 hours of study from Science and Culture both education and concentration specific areas. The • 80343 Contemporary Perspectives on the Resurrection program consists of the following components: and Cannon of Scripture • 12 hours of educational seminars with specific • 80344 Applied Apologetics in Ministry Contexts application to educational ministries • 16 hours of ministry concentration seminars from a Biblical Counseling ministry field of choice • 80551 Introduction to Biblical Counseling • 8 hours contextualized writing courses designed to • 80552 Methodology of Biblical Counseling allow students to work toward the completion of their • 80553 Problems and Procedures of Biblical Counseling project while in seminars • 80554 Marriage and Family Counseling • 2 hours of Introduction to Doctoral Research, Writing and Project Methodology Biblical Spirituality • 8 hours for the Ministry Research Project/Research Thesis • 80911 Introduction to Biblical Spirituality Educational Seminars • 80912 Christian Classics Two on-campus educational seminars for a total of 8 • 80913 Biblical Spirituality in the Local Church credit hours are required: • 80914 Spiritual Awakening and Revival • 80950 Applied Empirical Research...... 6 • 80960 Foundations of Teaching...... 6 Black Church Leadership These seminars are not taken concurrently and may • 80411 Black Church Historical and Theological be taken in one of two ways. A student can enroll in the Emphases seminars when they are offered on the Louisville campus. • 80412 Black Church Leadership and Administration Each seminar meets for five days (Monday through Friday • 80413 Black Church Ministry with the Community all day and in the evenings) during a summer or winter • 80414 Ministry Transitions for the Black Church of the term. A student also can enroll in the seminars when they 21st Century are offered at selected extension sites. Prior to the time the seminar meets, students are Christian Ethics required to complete a significant amount of work (such • 80370 Introduction to Christian Ethics as reading a minimum of 2,500 pages plus completing • 80371 Public Theology written assignments). After attending the seminar, • 80372 Christian Ethics in Ministry Contexts students are to write a reflection paper. • 80373 Contemporary Issues in Public Policy

Learning Outcomes Christian Ministry • Students will be able to demonstrate advanced and Students will choose four seminars in the following critical study of Christian formation from theological areas: Applied Apologetics, Biblical Counseling, Biblical and historical perspectives as well as behavioral and Spirituality, Black Church Leadership, Christian Ethics, social science perspectives. Christian Worship, Church Revitalization, Family Ministry, • Students will be able to demonstrate an advanced Global Missions, Leadership; *No more than two seminars and critical study of organizational and leadership from one concentration may be selected. development and the social contexts for ministry. • Students will be able to demonstrate an advanced and Church Revitalization critical study of educational theory and practice as it • 80531 Foundational Issues in Church Revitalization relates to local church and other ministry contexts. • 80532 Biblical, Theological, and Historical Issues in • Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to use Church Revitalization standard research tools and methods in the chosen • 80533 Principles and Practices of Church Revitalization field of study. • 80534 Leadership and Contemporary Issues in Church • Students will be able to research, plan, and implement Revitalization a project relevant to his/her vocational ministry and to communicate the plan and its results effectively.

SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry | page 105 Christian Worship project proposal to appropriate faculty members. Once • 80841 Theology and History of Christian Worship the proposal has been deemed satisfactory by these • 80842 Planning and Leading Christian Worship selected faculty members, it will be forwarded to the • 80843 Arts, Culture, and Trends in Christian Worship School of Church Ministries doctoral committee and • 80844 Leadership Dynamics in Worship Ministry finally to the seminary faculty for ultimate approval.

Executive Leadership Ministry Research Project • 80870 Life and Doctrine of the Leader The ministry research project (course 80853) is the • 80871 The Leader's Voice culmination of the program of study. Through a written • 80872 The Leader as Innovator report of 100-125 (+/–10%) pages, the student has • 80873 Effective Administration in Leadership the opportunity to apply professional knowledge and documented research into the context of ministry. The entire project is supervised by a committee comprised Family Ministry • 80823 Models of Student and Family Ministry of the faculty supervisor and the professor who taught • 80821 Christian Formation of Children and Adolescents course 80600. Prior to beginning the ministry research • 80822 Issues in Student and Family Ministry project, the student must secure approval of a proposal. • 80554 Marriage and Family Counseling To secure approval, the student must submit a project prospectus to the two-person committee mentioned above. Once this committee approves Global Missions • 80611 Biblical and Theological Issues in Missions the prospectus, the director of Professional Doctoral • 80612 Intercultural Leadership Studies will recommend the prospectus to the associate • 80613 Missions Strategy: Theory and Practice vice president for Doctoral Studies for recommendation • 80615 Current Issues in Global Missions to the faculty for final approval. Once the prospectus is approved, the student engages in simultaneous research and practice to conduct the project. The Leadership • 80803 Biblical and Contemporary Models of Christian results of the project are compiled in written form Leadership per specific guidelines. After the project paper has • 80807 Leadership and Management Theory in Church been written, the student must successfully defend Administration the project in an oral exam before a committee of two • 80808 Leadership of Effective Ministry Teams persons. This committee includes the faculty supervisor • 80809 Leadership in Volunteer Ministries and the professor of the project methodology course or a second professor selected by the Director of Professional Doctoral Studies. Contextualized Writing Seminar Contextualized Writing Seminars are designed so as to Research Thesis allow students to work toward the completion of their The research thesis (course 80853) is an option for project while in seminars. This should allow students to Professional Doctoral students with exceptional write and receive approval for chapters 1-3 by the time research and writing skills. This option differs from the he/she has completed their seminars and be on track to ministry project in that it is a 125-150 page work driven graduate in 36 months. In view of this goal, students will by literary research towards the development and register for Contextualized Writing Seminar (80710) in validation of a thesis statement applied to the broader each of their first four semesters in the program. church rather than a practical project geared towards This is a graded course which has fixed submission a local ministry setting. Permission must be granted to deadlines and for which the student must receive at present a research thesis in place of a ministry research least a B-. The outline below will briefly describe what project by submitting the following items: a Research each semester’s Contextualized Writing Seminar work Thesis Request Form; a 10-15 page exemplary research will entail. paper; and a 1 page abstract that includes the title, thesis statement, and general direction of the work. The Research in the Practice of Educational Ministry Office of Professional Doctoral Studies and the potential supervisor will review these documents and determine Eight hours of academic credit are awarded for successful whether the thesis request will be approved or denied. completion of the research phase of study as specified If approved, the student will write a thesis proposal below: in course 80600 and submit it to the Professional • 80600 Project Methodology ...... 1 Doctoral Office and the supervisor for approval. Once • 80853 Ministry Research Project ...... 8 these parties have accepted the proposal, the director • 80610 Intro to Doctoral Research and Writing...... 1 of Professional Doctoral Studies will recommend it to the associate vice president for Doctoral Studies for Project methodology courses provide preparation for recommendation to the faculty for approval. The student the research project and interaction between students, then engages in research and writing to complete the faculty supervisors, and resource persons. During the thesis. Upon its completion, the student will defend courses, the student will write the proposal, which is a the thesis before a committee of the faculty supervisor proposal of the project in which the student wishes to and a second professor approved by the director of engage. To secure approval, the student must submit a page 106 | Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Professional Doctoral Studies. Seminar syllabus). Communities of Learning Project Methodology Students are part of a community of learning that helps Students are required to complete one project to foster collegiality and facilitate an open and effective methodology course, for a total of 2 credit hours: learning atmosphere. • 80600 Project Methodology...... 1 Course 80600 is attached to the third foundational Faculty Supervision seminar. Students receive program advising from the Office • 80610 Intro to Doctoral Research and Writing...... 1 of Professional Doctoral Studies throughout the entire program of study. Upon completion of Project Ministry Research Project Methodology (80600), the student is assigned to a faculty The ministry research project, a written report of 100- supervisor. The supervisor is responsible for guiding the 125 (+/–10%) pages (course 80700), is the culmination student’s progress through the Ministry Research Project of the program of study. Through the project, the or research thesis. student has the opportunity to apply professional knowledge and documented research into the context of ministry. The entire project is supervised Policies for Doctor of Ministry by a committee composed of the faculty supervisor Programs and the professor who taught course 80600. Prior to beginning the ministry research project, the student Overview of Doctor of Ministry must secure approval of a proposal. To secure approval, Programs the student must submit a project prospectus to the The Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) degree is an advanced two-person committee mentioned above. Once this professional doctoral degree in ministry. The purpose committee approves the prospectus, the director of of this program of study is to equip persons who are Professional Doctoral Studies will recommend the committed to a Christian vocation for a high level of prospectus to the associate vice president for Doctoral excellence in the practice of ministry. Studies for recommendation to the faculty for final The distinctive features of the Doctor of Ministry approval. Once the prospectus is approved, the student degree program include: engages in simultaneous research and practice to • Participation in academic seminars conduct the project. The results of the project are • Practical application of classroom learning to the compiled in written form per specific guidelines. After student’s ministry setting the project paper has been written, the student must • A written research project or thesis that is related to the successfully defend the project in an oral exam before student’s ministry setting a committee of two persons. This committee includes • An oral defense of the written project the faculty supervisor and the professor of the project In the Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism methodology course or a second professor selected by and Ministry, the degree is offered in the following the director of Professional Doctoral Studies. concentrations: • Applied Apologetics Research Thesis • Biblical Counseling The research thesis (course 80720) is an option for • Black Church Leadership Professional Doctoral students with exceptional • Christian Ministry research and writing skills. This option differs from the • Christian Worship ministry project in that it is a 125-150 page work driven • Church Revitalization by literary research towards the development and • Executive Leadership validation of a thesis statement applied to the broader • Family Ministry church rather than a practical project geared towards • Global Missions a local ministry setting. Permission must be granted to • Leadership present a research thesis in place of a ministry research project by submitting the following items: a Research Contextualized Writing Seminars Thesis Request Form; a 10-15 page exemplary research Contextualized Writing Seminars are designed so as to paper; and a 1 page abstract that includes the title, allow students to work toward the completion of their thesis statement, and general direction of the work. project while in seminars. This should allow students to The Office of Professional Doctoral Studies and the write and receive approval for chapters 1-3 by the time potential supervisor will review these documents he/she has completed their seminars and be on track to and determine whether the thesis request will be graduate in 36 months. In view of this goal, students will approved or denied. If approved, the student will register for Contextualized Writing Seminar (80710) in write a thesis proposal in course 80600 and submit it each of their first four semesters in the program. This is to the Professional Doctoral Office and the supervisor a graded course which has fixed submission deadlines for approval. Once these parties have accepted the and for which the student must receive at least a B-. The proposal, the director of Professional Doctoral Studies outline below will briefly describe what each semester’s will recommend it to the associate vice president for Contextualized Writing Seminar work will entail. (See Doctoral Studies for recommendation to the faculty for appendix 3 for the complete Contextualized Writing approval. The student then engages in research and

SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry | page 107 writing to complete the thesis. Upon its completion, the retaking that seminar. Class participation will affect the student will defend the thesis before a committee of student’s final grade. the faculty supervisor and a second professor approved by the director of Professional Doctoral Studies. Assignments The accelerated nature of the program mandates that all Communities of Learning seminar assignments be completed on time, including Students are part of a community of learning that helps any assignments to be completed before or after the to foster collegiality and facilitate an open and effective seminar meets on campus. Failure to complete any work learning atmosphere. will result in a significant grade deduction. Faculty will work with students to maintain a submission schedule for Faculty Supervision all assignments. Students receive program advising from the Office of Professional Doctoral Studies throughout the Learning Outcomes entire program of study. Upon completion of Project • Students will be able to demonstrate an advanced Methodology (80600), the student is assigned to a faculty understanding and integration of ministry into various supervisor. The supervisor is responsible for guiding the theological disciplines. student’s progress through the Ministry Research Project • Students will be able to demonstrate applied or research thesis. knowledge & skills pertinent to his/her vocational ministry. Registration • Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to use Students accepted into the Doctor of Ministry program standard research tools and methods in the chosen must register for their first seminar no later than field of study. one year after acceptance to the program. After • Students will be able to research, plan, and implement initial registration, a student is expected to register a project relevant to his/her vocational ministry and every term for seminars and every semester for to communicate the plan and its results effectively. Contextualized Writing Seminar or Ministry Research • Students will be able to contribute to the Project writing. understanding and practice of ministry through the Unforeseen circumstances do at times require that completion of a written project report suitable for students temporarily halt their studies. Any interruptions inclusion in the seminary library. in study, however, are strongly discouraged. Students who must take time off from the program of study must request permission for “Interrupted Status” Doctor of Ministry Program from the director of Professional Doctoral Studies at Descriptions and Requirements least one month prior to the first day of classes in the semester. Students are allowed a maximum of two semesters of Interrupted Status. Doctor of Ministry— Applied Apologetics Length of Time Allowed The Doctor of Ministry concentration in Applied Students in the program are expected to pursue Apologetics at Southern will equip pastors and ministry their degree concurrently with full-time vocational leaders to apply the Bible, history, philosophy, and involvement in ministry. Students should expect to theology to contemporary issues in the local church. The complete the program within three years. If a student changing nature of our culture demands a high level of takes longer than three years to complete the program, ongoing training for local church pastors and ministry a continuation fee will be charged each semester leaders. Apologetics is not only a core facet of the Great beyond the initial six semesters (3 years). Under no Commission, it is a necessary task for educating and circumstances shall a student extend the time of preparing ministers for gospel service in the 21st century. completion beyond six years (note that interrupted The concentration in Applied Apologetics will further status will count against the six year maximum). equip pastors and leaders to rightly handle God’s Word, Minimum Grade Point train men and women to engage the culture, and lead in For each individual component of the program, a student the local church with the truth of God’s Word as it relates must receive a minimum grade of “B-” (2.7 on a 4.0 to contemporary issues in ethics, scientific and historical scale). If a student receives a grade that is lower than a debate, and issues of religion and faith in the public “B-” on any individual component, that component must square. be repeated. Furthermore, that student is placed on Curriculum Plan probation. If a student receives two successive grades The program of study consists of four areas: that are lower than a “B-”, the student will be terminated • Foundational seminars...... 16 hours from the program. • Contextualized Writing Seminar...... 8 hours Attendance • Project methodology...... 2 hours Due to the accelerated nature of the program, • Ministry research project...... 6 hours attendance is required at every session for the entire Total D.Min. credit hours...... 32 hours duration of the foundational seminars. Absence from Foundational Seminars any portion of any foundational seminar will necessitate Four on-campus foundational seminars, for a total of 16 page 108 | Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 credit hours, are required: Doctor of Ministry— • 80341 Issues in Ethics and Apologetics...... 4 Black Church Leadership • 80342 Contemporary Perspectives on Science and The Doctor of Ministry degree with a concentration in Culture...... 4 Black Church Leadership is designed primarily to equip • 80343 Contemporary Perspectives on the Resurrection ministers who serve African Americans and other racial and Canon of Scripture...... 4 minorities. The program of study emphasizes meeting • 80344 Applied Apologetics in Ministry Contexts...... 4 needs through urban community ministries and focuses These seminars are not taken concurrently and may upon the unique concerns relative to ministering to be taken in one of two ways. A student can enroll in the people of color. It is a non-resident degree program seminars when they are offered on the Louisville campus. that is intended for ministry professionals who desire Each seminar meets for four days during a winter or further academic and practical education but who summer term. A student also can enroll in the seminars simultaneously wish to remain on the field of service when they are offered at selected extension sites. where God has placed them. Prior to the time the seminar meets, students are required to complete a significant amount of work (such Curriculum Plan as reading a minimum of 2500 pages plus completing The program of study consists of four areas: written assignments). • Foundational seminars...... 16 • Contextualized writing seminar...... 8 • Project methodology...... 1 Doctor of Ministry—Biblical Counseling • Ministry research project...... 6 The Doctor of Ministry degree with a concentration • Intro to Doctoral Research and Writing...... 1 in Biblical Counseling is designed to equip ministry Total D.Min. credit hours...... 32 professionals for leadership in ministering and counseling from a biblical foundation. Specifically, Foundational Seminars the degree is designed for congregational ministers Four on-campus foundational seminars, for a total of 16 and others who serve in counseling roles. The Doctor credit hours, are required: of Ministry is a non-resident degree program that is • 80411 Black Church Historical/Theological Emphasis.....4 intended for ministry professionals who desire further • 80412 Black Church Leadership and Administration...... 4 training but whose professional responsibilities do not • 80413 Black Church Ministry with the Community...... 4 allow them to suspend full-time employment to relocate • 80414 Ministry Transitions for the Black Church of the in order to pursue an education. 21st Century or Elective (selected in consultation with the supervisory professor and in light of the ministry Curriculum Plan research project)...... 4 The program of study consists of four areas: Each seminar meets for four days in either a winter • Foundational seminars...... 16 hours or summer term. Prior to the time the seminar meets, • Contextualized Writing Seminar...... 8 hours students are required to complete a significant amount • Project methodology...... 1 hour of work (such as reading a minimum of 2,500 pages plus • Intro to Doctoral Research and Writing...... 1 hour completing written assignments). After attending the • Ministry research project...... 6 hours seminar, students are to write a reflection paper. Total D.Min. credit hours...... 32 Doctor of Ministry—Christian Ministry Foundational Seminars The Doctor of Ministry in Christian Ministry is Four on-campus foundational seminars, for a total of 16 specifically designed to provide students with an credit hours, are required: opportunity to custom tailor a doctoral education • 80551 Introduction to Biblical Counseling...... 4 toward sharpening specific ministry skills in key areas. • 80552 Methodology of Biblical Counseling...... 4 With a concentration in Christian Ministry, pastors and • 80553 Problems and Procedures of Biblical Counseling.4 ministry leaders are given the opportunity to hone • 80554 Marriage and Family Counseling...... 4 various skills as a practitioner. Students have the ability These seminars are not taken concurrently and may to choose from a wide array of courses for the purpose be taken in one of two ways. A student can enroll in the of crafting a degree that works best for their ministry seminars when they are offered on the Louisville campus. context.. Each seminar meets for four days during a winter or summer term. A student also can enroll in the seminars Curriculum Plan when they are offered at selected extension sites. The program of study consists of four areas: Prior to the time the seminar meets, students are • Foundational seminars...... 16 required to complete a significant amount of work (such • Contextualized writing seminar...... 8 as reading a minimum of 2,500 pages plus completing • Project methodology...... 1 written assignments). • Ministry research project...... 6 • Intro to Doctoral Research and Writing...... 1 Total D.Min. credit hours...... 32 Foundational Seminars Students will choose four seminars in the following

SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry | page 109 areas: Applied Apologetics, Biblical Counseling, Biblical • Project Methodology...... 1 Spirituality, Black Church Leadership, Christian Ethics, • Ministry Research Project...... 6 Christian Worship, Church Revitalization, Family • Introduction to Doctoral Research and Writing...... 1 Ministry, Global Missions, Leadership; *No more than Total D.Min. credit hours...... 32 two seminars from one concentration may be selected. Special permission required for courses in Applied Foundational Seminars Theology, Biblical Theology, and Expository Preaching Four on-campus foundational seminars, for a total of 16 *Students must also have proper prerequisites in order credit hours, are required: to take courses in these concentrations. • 80841 Theology and History of Christian Worship...... 4 • 80842 Planning and Leading Christian Worship...... 4 • 80843 Arts, Culture, and Trends in Christian Worship...... 4 Doctor of Ministry— • 80844 Leadership Dynamics in Worship Ministry...... 4 These seminars are not taken concurrently and may Church Revitalization be taken in one of two ways. A student can enroll in The Doctor of Ministry in Church Revitalization is the seminars when they are offered on the Louisville designed to equip pastors and other church leaders campus. Each seminar meets for four days during with the training needed to revitalize struggling summer and winter terms. A student also can enroll churches. The program is founded upon the belief that in the seminars when they are offered at selected the revitalization of a local church happens through extension sites. people who have a biblical vision of a healthy church. Prior to the time the seminar meets, students are Personal coaching and mentorship is a centerpiece of required to complete a significant amount of work (such the program. as reading a minimum of 2,500 pages plus completing Curriculum Plan written assignments). After attending the seminar, • Foundational seminars...... 16 students are to write a reflection paper. • Contextualized Writing Seminar...... 8 • Project Methodology...... 1 • Ministry Research Project...... 6 Doctor of Ministry— • Introduction to Doctoral Research and Writing...... 1 Executive Leadership Total D.Min. credit hours...... 32 The Doctor of Ministry in Executive Leadership was designed to better equip church and ministry leaders Foundational Seminars as they guide God’s church. In this program students Four on-campus foundational seminars, for a total of 16 will spend time exploring the importance of personal credit hours, are required: doctrine, examining biblical and contemporary models • 80350 Biblical and Theological Foundations of Church of leadership as they relate to church administration, Revitalization...... 4 communication, and innovation, and assessing ministry • 80351 Leading Church Revitalization...... 4 effectiveness at the local church level. • 80353 Evangelism and Church Health...... 4 • 80354 Leadership through Proclamation...... 4 Curriculum Plan These seminars are not taken concurrently and may • Foundational seminars...... 16 be taken in one of two ways. A student can enroll in the • Contextualized Writing Seminar...... 8 seminars when they are offered on the Louisville campus. • Project Methodology...... 1 Each seminar meets for four days during a fall and winter • Ministry Research Project...... 6 terms. A student also can enroll in the seminars when • Introduction to Doctoral Research and Writing...... 1 they are offered at selected extension sites. Total D.Min. credit hours...... 32 Prior to the time the seminar meets, students are Foundational Seminars required to complete a significant amount of work (such • 80870 Life and Doctrine of the Leader...... 4 as reading a minimum of 2,500 pages plus completing • 80871 The Leader's Voice...... 4 written assignments). After attending the seminar, • 80872 The Leader as an Innovator...... 4 students are to write a reflection paper. • 80873 Effective Administration in Leadership...... 4

Doctor of Ministry—Christian Worship The Doctor of Ministry in Christian Worship has been Doctor of Ministry—Family Ministry The Doctor of Ministry in Family Ministry is designed to designed to train worship leaders to think biblically and equip leaders to develop a biblically and theologically theologically, as well as plan worship with a biblical, grounded family ministry in the local church. Students theological and historical perspective. Students in this will be equipped to think theologically about Christian program will gain a greater ability to biblically and formation and discipleship in family perspective. theologically analyze the impact of the arts, culture and media on current worship practices. Curriculum Plan Curriculum Plan • Foundational seminars...... 16 • Contextualized Writing Seminar...... 8 • Foundational seminars...... 16 • Project Methodology...... 1 • Contextualized Writing Seminar...... 8 page 110 | Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 • Ministry Research Project...... 6 leadership as they relate to church administration, leading • Introduction to Doctoral Research and Writing...... 1 volunteers, and assessing ministry effectiveness at the Total D.Min. credit hours...... 32 local church level. Foundational Seminars Curriculum Plan Four on-campus foundational seminars, for a total of 16 The program of study consists of four areas: credit hours, are required: • Foundational seminars...... 16 hours • 80823 Models of Student and Family Ministry...... 4 • Contextualized Writing Seminar...... 8 hours • 80821 Christian Formation of Children and • Project methodology...... 1 hour Adolescents...... 4 • Intro to Doctoral Research and Writing...... 1 hour • 80822 Issues in Student and Family Ministry...... 4 • Ministry research project...... 6 hours • 80554 Marriage and Family Counseling...... 4 Total D.Min. credit hours...... 32

These seminars are not taken concurrently and may be Foundational Seminars taken in one of two ways. A student can enroll in the Four on-campus foundational seminars, chosen from the seminars when they are offered on the Louisville campus. following, for a total of 16 credit hours are required: Each seminar meets for four days during a winter or • 80803 Biblical and Contemporary Models of Christian summer term. A student also can enroll in the seminars Leadership...... 4 when they are offered at selected extension sites. • 80807 Leadership and Management Theory in Church Prior to the time the seminar meets, students are Administration...... 4 required to complete a significant amount of work (such • 80808 Leadership of Effective Ministry Teams...... 4 as reading a minimum of 2,500 pages plus completing • 80809 Leadership in Volunteer Ministries...... 4 written assignments). These seminars are not taken concurrently and may be taken in one of two ways. A student can enroll in the seminars when they are offered on the Louisville campus. Doctor of Ministry—Global Missions Each seminar meets for four days during a fall and winter term. A student also can enroll in the seminars when they The Doctor of Ministry degree with a concentration in are offered at selected extension sites. global missions is designed to equip ministers with a high Prior to the time the seminar meets, students are level of excellence in missions and global missions. This required to complete a significant amount of work (such non-resident degree program is intended for ministry as reading a minimum of 2,500 pages plus completing professionals who desire further academic and practical written assignments). education but who simultaneously wish to remain on the field of service where God has placed them. Policies for Curriculum Plan The program of study consists of four areas: Research Doctoral Studies • Foundational seminars...... 16 Overview of • Contextualized Writing Seminar...... 8 • Project methodology...... 1 Research Doctoral Programs Research doctoral programs in the Billy Graham School • Ministry research project...... 6 of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry are designed • Intro to Doctoral Research and Writing...... 1 to give students of superior ability an opportunity to Total D.Min. credit hours...... 32 prepare themselves thoroughly for effective leadership Foundational Seminars in Christian thought and life, especially for pastors and Four on-campus foundational seminars, for a total of 16 teachers of Christian truth. The Master of Theology credit hours, are required: (Th.M.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programs are • 80611 Biblical and Theological Issues in Missions...... 4 designed to prepare students for advanced Christian • 80612 Intercultural Leadership...... 4 scholarship and the application of scholarship to ministry. • 80613 Missions Strategy: Theory and Practice...... 4 • 80615 Current Issues in Global Missions...... 4 Areas of Study • Applied Apologetics Each seminar meets for four days during a winter • Black Church Studies or summer term. Prior to the time the seminar meets, • Biblical Counseling students are required to complete a significant amount • Christian Apologetics of work (such as reading a minimum of 2,500 pages plus • Christian Missions completing written assignments). • Christian Worship • Christianity and the Arts • Evangelism and Church Growth Doctor of Ministry—Leadership • Family Ministry The Doctor of Ministry in Leadership was designed to • Higher Education better equip local church and ministry leaders as they • Leadership guide God’s church. In this program students will spend • World Religions time examining biblical and contemporary models of

SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry | page 111 Program Requirements • D.Miss. Seminars...... 46 hours Research Doctoral Program 98500 Theology of Christian Missions Descriptions and Requirements 98510 History of Christian Missions 98520 Missionary Sending & Care 98530 Missional Leadership Policies for Doctor of 98540 Missions Strategies Missiology Program 98550 World Religions & Christian Mission 98560 Cultural Anthropology & Christian Witness Doctor of Missiology (D.Miss.) Program • Guided Mentorship...... 6 hours The Doctor of Missiology program (D.Miss.) serves • Thesis Writing and Defense ...... 6 hours missionaries, practitioners, teachers, and administrators Total D.Miss. credit hours...... 58 hours by providing advanced formal education, guided reading The student is allowed considerable flexibility in the order in pertinent missiological literature, field experience, in which required seminars are taken. mentoring, and supervision. Required mission trips allow students to apply classroom material in training national Language Requirement pastors and leaders. A working knowledge of one modern language (other than English) or a research language such as French or Faculty Supervision German is required. The faculty supervisor must approve Each student in the Doctor of Missiology program is under the language. The decision as to the language to be the guidance of a faculty supervisor. The student is to learned will take into consideration the student’s area of request one of the Graham School graduate faculty as that specialization, the field language that is appropriate to supervisor. The faculty supervisor will advise the student in his or her missions work, and particular needs. Students all matters related to the course of study, colloquium work, for whom English is a second language may substitute comprehensive examinations, and field research. English for the modern language. Length of Time Allowed A student demonstrates a working knowledge of a Students should allow at least three years of study to language by earning a passing grade either in a non- complete their program. Students who take longer than credit course offered under faculty supervision or on a three years will be assessed an additional fee for each doctoral language proficiency examination. semester of extension beyond the three-year limit. Under Comprehensive Examinations no circumstances shall a student extend the time of Comprehensive examinations are oral or written completion beyond six years. examinations that correspond to the student's doctoral An exception to these time limitations may be granted study. Although doctoral seminars help to develop to students who are international missionaries and who the student’s knowledge, they are not sufficient to study only during their periods of stateside assignment. acquire the breadth of knowledge that competency in Minimum Grade Point a field mandates. Thus, preparation for comprehensive For each individual component of the program, a student exams will begin immediately upon acceptance into must receive a minimum grade of “B” (3.0 on a 4.0 the doctoral program and continue until the time that scale). If a student receives a grade that is lower than a comprehensive examinations are taken. Guidance “B” on any individual component, that component must toward developing a plan of preparation for the exams be repeated. Furthermore, that student is placed on will be offered by the student’s faculty supervisor. probation. If a student receives two successive grades A student may not be on Interrupted Status during that are lower than a “B”, the student will be terminated the semester he or she takes the comprehensive from the program. examination. A notice of intention to take the comprehensive examination should be submitted to Learning Outcomes the director of the Doctor of Missiology Program at the • Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to beginning of the semester when the examination will conduct cross-cultural ministry at an advanced level. be taken. • Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to use In order to pass the comprehensive examination, the standard research tools and methods in the chosen field student must earn a score of “B” (3.0 on a 4.0 scale). of study. If the student receives a grade lower than a “B”, his • Students will be able to plan and conduct research in performance will be reviewed. Permission for a the area of specialization and to communicate its second examination may be granted. A second failure results effectively. on the comprehensive examinations will result in forfeiture of Doctor of Missiology candidacy status. Doctor of Missiology Program Master of Theology (Th.M.) Program Descriptions and Requirements The Master of Theology is a 24-26 hour degree that allows The student is to complete the following with passing students to engage in intensive study that goes beyond grades in order to graduate with a Doctor of Missiology the M.Div. level. The goal is to acquaint students with degree. resources and research methods for a major area of study and offer focused time for reflection in preparation for page 112 | Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 ministry or advanced scholarship. Learning Outcomes • The student will be able to plan research in an area of specialization and, where appropriate, will relate the Th.M. Tracks work to the larger context of theological study. There are two different tracks available within the Th.M. • The student will be able to conduct research using program — Ministry Th.M. and Research Th.M. standard scholarly tools and methods. The Ministry Th.M. is designed for students interested • The student will be able to communicate the results of in furthering their M.Div. studies but who are not his/her research effectively. necessarily planning to do advanced studies beyond • The student will be able to demonstrate an advanced the Th.M. degree. Ministry Th.M. coursework consists understanding of an area of specialization. of 24 credit hours, which come from 2 introductory courses (Foundations for Theological Studies and Research Th.M. Thesis Graduate Research Seminar) plus 5 advanced M.Div./ The Research Th.M. Thesis requires the student to Th.M. courses. The Ministry Th.M. is designed to cover produce a significant research and writing project broader categories of study than the Research Th.M. consisting of 15,000 – 20,000 words in length, written or Ph.D., enabling the student to round out their M.Div. under the supervision of a Th.M. advisor. education in preparation for ministry. The Ministry Th.M. concentrations available through the Billy Graham School Grading Policy are: Missions & Evangelism; Worldview, & Apologetics; The minimum passing grade in any course taken for Th.M. and Practical Theology. credit is a “B-“ (2.7 on a 4.0 scale). A student who earns a The Research Th.M. is designed for students grade lower than a “B-“ will lose credit for that course and interested in pursuing further studies, most likely a will be placed on academic probation. The student may Ph.D. The Research Th.M. provides the opportunity also be subject to an enrollment review. to broaden and deepen the student’s knowledge in an area of concentration and to produce a significant research paper (thesis), which will be an important Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) step in pursuing further studies. The Research Th.M. is designed as a three-semester course of study. The Program The purpose of the Doctor of Education program is to coursework consists of 26 credit hours, which come from equip men and women to serve as leaders in church- 2 introductory courses (Foundations for Theological related educational institutions of higher education and in Studies and Graduate Research Seminar), M.Div./ the educational ministries of the church. Th.M. courses, 2 Ph.D. seminars, and the writing of a master’s level thesis. The Research Th.M. concentrations Residency Requirements available through the Billy Graham School are: Missions The Doctor of Education degree is designed so that & Evangelism; Worldview, & Apologetics; and Practical students are not required to relocate to the main Theology. Both of the Ph.D. seminars and two of campus. Two weeks of on-campus study are required the three Th.M. courses must be taken within the each year, one week in summer and one week in winter. concentration area in which the Th.M. is being earned. On-campus seminars are scheduled the last full week of July and the second full week of January each year. Program Requirements Thesis defense will require an additional visit to the Ministry Th.M. campus. • 81020 Graduate Research Seminar...... 2 hours • 81260 Foundations for Theological Study...... 2 hours Length of Time Allowed • Adv M.Div./Th.M. Level Courses The Doctor of Education degree is designed to be (5 × 4 hours each)...... 20 hours completed in thirty months. This time frame includes Total program credit hours...... 24 hours all seminars and the thesis. A student must enroll *Up to 2 advanced M.Div./Th.M. courses can be taken every semester until the thesis has been defended online (8 credit hours) and accepted. If a student requires additional time beyond thirty Research Th.M. months, the student must petition for an extension. • 81020 Graduate Research Seminar...... 2 hours The petition must be submitted to and approved by • 81260 Foundations for Theological Study...... 2 hours the program director and the student’s faculty mentor. • Adv M.Div./Th.M. Level Courses Students who are granted extensions will be assessed (3 × 4 hours each)...... 12 hours additional fees for each semester beyond the 30-month • Ph.D. Seminars (2 × 4 hours each)...... 8 hours limit. No student will be allowed to continue beyond 48 • 81050 Thesis Research...... 1 hours months in the program. • 81060 Thesis Writing...... 1 hours Total program credit hours...... 26 hours Minimum Grade Point In order for a student to receive credit for a research *Up to 2 advanced M.Div./Th.M. courses can be taken seminar, he or she must earn a “B” (3.0 on a 4.0 scale). online (8 credit hours) Any grade below a “B” results in loss of credit for the course. The student will be placed on probation. An additional research seminar grade below a “B”

SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry | page 113 during the following term will result in termination spaced with one-inch margins and with a typeface no from the program. Additional academic evaluations smaller than 12-point Times New Roman to the oral are conducted during the entire program of studies to comprehensive examinations. ensure that the student remains capable of completing The student must successfully complete oral doctoral studies. comprehensive examinations before his or her thesis prospectus can be approved. Deficiencies At the time of admission, a student may be notified of Thesis academic deficiencies and the requirements needed to Each candidate for the Doctor of Education must overcome the deficiency. Any such requirements must successfully complete a thesis based on the candidate’s be completed before a student begins the program. systematic inquiry into an area of advanced research. During the first two foundational seminars, each Curriculum Plan student will be assigned a mentor and a research Foundational Year topic. The student will also become part of a team of • 81020 Graduate Research Seminar...... 2 individuals studying the same topic under the same • 92000 Theological Foundations for mentor. Under the supervision of his or her mentor and Educational Research...... 6 in dialogue with fellow team members, the student • 92010 Empirical Foundations for Educational will develop a research question that will form the Research...... 6 foundation for his or her thesis. In selected seminars • 92020 Methodological Foundations for Education and throughout the program, students will draft chapters in Administration...... 6 preparation for the completion of this thesis. • 92030 Theological Foundations for Leadership...... 6 The theses developed within each research team will • 42490 Cooperative Program...... 2 build on one another. Together, these interlocking theses will provide a solution to some particular problem or will Advanced Research Year demonstrate the validity of a particular approach to an • 92040 Social and Organizational Change...... 6 education or leadership related issue. • 92050 Human Development and Christian Formation.6 • 92060 Critical Reflection and Research Evaluation...... 6 Thesis Prospectus • 92070 Mentorship and Guided Research...... 6 Throughout the seminars, the student will develop in consultation with his or her mentor and with other Thesis faculty members, a thesis prospectus that includes the • 92080 Thesis Research and Writing...... 6 first chapter of the thesis and summarizes the student’s • 92090 Thesis Defense...... 4 research question and strategy. The student will defend the thesis prospectus during the course 92070 Learning Outcomes Mentorship and Guided Research in a closed hearing • Students will demonstrate a mastery of the with his or her mentor, one other faculty member, and educational disciplines that is rooted in a graduate- the members of his or her research team. level understanding of the theological disciplines. The student may not engage in empirical research • Students will demonstrate the capacity to serve with human subjects until the methodology has been the church, the academy, and the world through approved by the Ethics Committee and until the thesis leadership and teaching. prospectus has been approved by his or her mentor and • Students will apply educational research to solve the seminary faculty. complex social and organizational problems. Comprehensive Examinations Thesis Defense The final thesis will focus on one particular research Before being scheduled for oral comprehensive question and will be 20,000-25,000 words in length. The examinations, students must successfully complete four research for the thesis may be text-based or empirical. foundational seminars and two advanced seminars. The completed thesis will be defended in an open Oral comprehensive examinations test the student’s hearing scheduled and supervised by the student’s capacities as a problem solver and practitioner scholar faculty mentor. The student’s thesis committee will by focusing on the student’s ability to coordinate and consist of the faculty mentor and a practitioner in the to apply research findings related to his or her research field of study. The student’s research team will also be focus. Although the student’s entire research team present for the hearing. will be present for these examinations, answers are The thesis must also be presented to an external presented individually. The student’s primary mentor will audience appropriate to the topic, such as (but not present two questions; one of these two questions will limited to) the faculty of an educational institution, relate to the student’s thesis topic. A practitioner in the a denominational association, an education-focused student’s field of study will present a third question and group within a state denominational convention, or a will participate in the evaluation of the student’s answers state or national gathering of educators. to the mentor’s questions. To graduate, the student must receive a minimum Each response from the student must last no more grade of “B” (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) on the thesis. A grade of than twenty minutes but no fewer than 15 minutes. “B-“(2.7 on a 4.0 scale) or below will require the student The student may bring three pages of notes — single to rewrite the thesis and defend again. Failure to pass the page 114 | Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 second submission and defense of the dissertation will * These concentrations are offered in a modular format. result in forfeiture of the Doctor of Education degree. The The Ph.D. course of study consists of several aspects: thesis, upon completion, is submitted for copyrighting, seminars; colloquia; Guided Mentorship; research digital preservation and binding. languages and/or research methodology; general It is anticipated that the combined theses from each education courses (Foundations for Theological research group will be published by an academic press Study; Graduate Research Seminar; Teaching in with the group’s faculty mentor serving as editor. Higher Education Contexts); comprehensive exams; prospectus hearing; and a dissertation. Per approval some coursework can be completed through Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Independent Study, either at Southern or through another approved institution. Program For most of the areas of concentration students will The Ph.D. is the highest degree offered in North take 5 seminars in their major and 3 in the minor. (Some America. Building on a long heritage at Southern, this concentrations require 4 and 4, respectively.) For most program equips students for advanced scholarship, areas of concentration students will take 4 colloquia in effective teaching, and missional service in the church their field as well as the Guided Mentorship class. All and academy. The program is intended to qualify students will take the FTS, GRS, and THEC classes (with graduates for college or seminary teaching. It may also the exception of the THEC class for Higher Education be used to equip students for the pastorate and other majors). All students will take comprehensive exams that church-related ministries. cover both their major and minor, including proficiency in biblical languages where required. All students will be Curriculum required to present and defend their dissertation proposal The Ph.D. program is built on three distinct stages prospectus during a scheduled departmental colloquium. through which the student will advance: Th.M. Stage, All students will write a dissertation that demonstrates Ph.D. Stage, and Ph.D. Candidacy. the ability to conduct and report on original research. Due to the rigor and structured format of the Ph.D. All students will be required to demonstrate proficiency program, students will earn a Th.M. in a related field in in research languages and/or research methodology route to earning the Ph.D. courses (Statistics; Research Methodology; Empirical Students will begin the program under the guidance Research.) of an assigned advisor. Upon successful completion of For variations on these requirements please refer to the the first stage of the program they will be assigned their current Ph.D. Student Handbook. official Ph.D. supervisor who will guide them through the rest of the program. Program Requirements The Ph.D. can be earned in several different areas For most Ph.D. areas of concentration the program will of concentration, which at times have slight variations consist of the following requirements: in requirements based on the field of study. The Ph.D. • 81020 Graduate Research Seminar...... 2 hours program consists of a major area of concentration and • 81260 Foundations for Theological Study...... 2 hours a minor area, the latter of which will be the focus on • Teaching in Higher Ed Contexts (81250)...... 4 hours the earned Th.M. degree during the first stage of the • Major Area Colloquia...... 8 hours program. • Ph.D. Seminars in Major (5 × 4 hours each)...... 20 hours • Ph.D. Seminars in Minor (3 × 4 hours each)...... 12 hours Possible areas of concentration for the Major are: • Research Languages/Research Methodology...... 4 hours • Apologetics & Worldview* • Guided Mentorship...... 1 hour • Biblical Counseling* • Prospectus Hearing...... 1 hour • Christian Apologetics* • Comprehensive Exams...... 1 hour • Christian Missions* • Dissertation Writing and Defense...... 16 hours • Christian Worship* Total program credit hours...... 71 hours • Christianity and the Arts* • Evangelism & Church Growth* Learning Outcomes • Family Ministry* • Students will be able to demonstrate a thorough • Higher Education* acquaintance with literature in area of specialization • Leadership* and the ability to engage critically and productively in • World Religions* this area. • Students will be able to demonstrate conversance with *These concentrations are offered in a modular format. the literature in the general field of study and fields closely related to the areas of specialization. Possible areas of concentrations for the Minor (Th.M.) are: • Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to use • Missions & Evangelism* standard research tools and methods in the chosen field • Practical Theology* of study. • Worldview & Apologetics* • Students will be able to plan and conduct research in the area of specialization and to communicate its results effectively.

SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry | page 115 • Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role of the professor inside and outside the classroom in institutions of Christian higher education. Grading Policy The minimum passing grade in any course taken for Ph.D. credit is a “B“ (3.0 on a 4.0 scale). A student who earns a grade lower than a “B“ will lose credit for that course and will be placed on academic probation. The student may also be subject to an enrollment review.

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Professional Studies • Doctoral Studies “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, handling accurately the word of truth.” — 2 Timothy 2:15

Leadership and Discipleship...... 90000-91999; Professional Studies 93000-97999 (20000-59999) Biblical Worship...... 98100-98299 School of Theology Doctor of Education...... 92000-92999 Scripture and Interpretation...... 20000-24990 Doctor of Missiology...... 98500-98599 Theology and Tradition...... 25000-28450 Worldview and Culture...... 29000-29990 Ministry and Proclamation...... 30000-31990*; Professional Studies 40300-40399; 42710; 44560; 44905-44915 (20000-59990) Biblical Spirituality...... 40150-40199 Scripture and Interpretation

20060 The World of the Old Testament Prophets Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry from Elijah to Malachi 3 hours Evangelism and Church Growth...... 32000-32600; A study of the social, economic, and religious 44920-44936 life of Israel and Judah during the period of Christian Missions...... 30960; 32700-32960; 33000-33500 the prophets as revealed by archaeological Apologetics and World Religions...... 28500-28990, evidence, especially as such evidence impacts .32900, 32977-32999 the message of the prophets. Church Planting...... 33700-33990 Biblical Counseling...... 34000-35599 20080 The Old Testament World and the Church and Society...... 36000-37990 Land of the Bible 3 hours Leadership and Discipleship...... 40080; 41500-42489; A study of the history and geography of the 45100-49999 Middle East with primary emphasis on the Biblical Worship...... 40200-40299; 40600-41099; history and religion of Israel. Two weeks will be 50000-59999 devoted to a tour of the major Old Testament *Course 30960 is taught through the Billy Graham School sites of the Middle East and two weeks in class of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry lectures. Permission of professor required. 20100 The Historical Geography of Doctoral Studies (80000-98999) Palestine 3 hours Professional Doctoral Studies...... 80000-80980 A study of the geography, geology, and climate Research Doctoral Studies...... 81000-98999 of Palestine and the biblical world and their General Studies...... 81000-81990 influence on Old Testament history. 20190 Survey of the Old Testament3 hours School of Theology...... 82000-84990; 85500-85990; This course will feature a survey of the Old 86500-86990; 88900-89999 Testament in English Bible, an exposure Scripture and Interpretation...... 82000-83990; to relevant introductory issues, and some 84600-84790 exposure to critical issues. Note: This course Theology and Tradition84000-84590;...... 84791-84990 cannot be used as an elective. Worldview and Culture...... 85500-85990 20200 Introduction to the Old Testament, Part I: Ministry and Proclamation ...... 86500-86990 Pentateuchal and Historical Literature3 hours Biblical Spirituality...... 88900-88980 An introduction to the Pentateuch and the Biblical Theology...... 89950-89999 historical books of the Old Testament in the English Bible, Genesis through Esther, Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry including an examination of critical, historical, 85000-85490; 86000-86490; 87000-88990; 90000-97060 hermeneutical, and theological issues. Christian Apologetics...... 85000-85490 Christian Missions...... 86000-86490 20220 Introduction to the Old Testament, Part II: Biblical Counseling...... 87500-87990 The Prophets and Writings 3 hours An introduction to the Prophets and Writings in World Religions...... 88000-88490 the English Old Testament, Job through Malachi, Evangelism and Church Growth...... 88500-88990

SOUTHERN SEMINARY Curriculum CATALOG | | page 117 2016-2017 including an examination of critical, historical, placement) and 20440. hermeneutical, and theological issues. 20624 Hebrew Exegesis: Ecclesiastes 3 hours 20277 Studies in Old Testament 3 hours The course will focus on the Hebrew text of Selected studies in specialized areas within Ecclesiastes. Special attention will be given to this discipline, as designed by a professor and the proficient reading of Hebrew, grammatical offered with administrative approval. and syntactical issues, and translation. The 20400 Elementary Hebrew 3 hours course will also explore the relevance of the An introduction to the Hebrew of the Old message of Ecclesiastes for preaching and Testament, including basic grammar, syntax, teaching in the church of the 21st century. and vocabulary. 20640 Hebrew Exegesis: Psalms 3 hours 20430 Intermediate Hebrew Grammar Advanced exegesis in the book of Psalms with & Syntax a view to3 exposition, paying particular attentionhours The course will focus on Hebrew grammar at to the nature of Hebrew poetry and the forms the intermediate level. The course will move of individual psalms. Prerequisites: 20400 (or beyond elementary Hebrew by covering issues advanced placement) and 20440. of syntax at the word, phrase, and especially, 20680 Hebrew Exegesis: Deuteronomy 3 hours the clause, sentence, and discourse levels. The Advanced exegesis in the book of course is intended to bridge the gap between Deuteronomy with a view to exposition, paying elementary Hebrew and advanced exegesis particular attention to the author’s use of courses. (Appendix A) Hebrew rhetorical devices to communicate the 20440 Hebrew Syntax and Exegesis 3 hours message of the book. Prerequisites: 20400 (or A review of Hebrew grammar and syntax. A advanced placement) and 20440. study of syntax in Genesis 1-11, Amos, Jonah, 20685 Hebrew Exegesis: Judges 3 hours Malachi, Ruth, Esther, and/ or other selected Advanced exegesis in the book of Judges texts with a view to implementing exegesis. with a view to exposition, paying particular Prerequisite: 20400 or advanced placement. attention to the author’s use of Hebrew literary 20520 Hebrew Composition and Exegesis3 hours devices to communicate the message of the An intensive study of Hebrew syntax, book. Prerequisites: 20400 (or advanced morphology, and phonology by composing placement) and 20440. classical Hebrew prose and poetry. The 20700 Hebrew Exegesis: Jeremiah 3 hours course will include vocabulary acquisition, Advanced exegesis in the book of Jeremiah sentence diagramming, and exegetical/ with a view to exposition, paying particular sermonic outlining. A biblical passage may attention to the literary and rhetorical features be exegeted. Note: This course may be taken used to communicate the prophet’s urgent as a free elective, or in place of one of the message. Prerequisites: 20400 (or advanced Old Testament exegesis courses required placement) and 20440. in the Biblical and Theological Studies 20742 Hebrew Exegesis: Minor Prophets, concentration of the M.Div. program. It is Joel, and Amos 3 hours especially recommended for students with This course is designed to engage the exceptional interest and ability in Hebrew and student in detailed exegesis of the Hebrew for those contemplating doctoral studies in text of Amos and Joel in the Minor Prophets. Old Testament. The primary focus of the course will be 20600 Hebrew Exegesis: Genesis 1-113 hours translation and recitation, with some emphasis Advanced exegesis in Genesis 1-11 with a view on pronunciation of the Hebrew text. to exposition, paying particular attention to Prerequisites: 20400 (or advanced placement) the author’s use of Hebrew literary devices and 20440. to communicate the message of the book. 20800 Hebrew Exegesis: Isaiah 40-663 hours Prerequisites: 20400 (or advanced placement) Advanced exegesis in Isaiah 40-66 with a view and 20440. to exposition, paying particular attention to 20611 Hebrew Exegesis: Joshua 3 hours literary and rhetorical features employed to This course will focus on the Hebrew text of communicate the composition’s lofty theology. Joshua. Special attention will be given to the Prerequisites: 20400 (or advanced placement) proficient reading of Hebrew, grammatical and and 20440. syntactical issues, and translation. The course 20880 Biblical Aramaic 3 hours will also explore the relevance of the message An introduction to the Aramaic of the Old of Joshua for preaching and teaching in the Testament, including basic grammar, syntax, church of the 21st century. and vocabulary, and exegesis of Aramaic 20620 Hebrew Exegesis: Isaiah 1-39 3 hours sections of the Old Testament with a view to Advanced exegesis in Isaiah 1-39 with a view to exposition. Prerequisites: 20400 (or advanced exposition. Prerequisites: 20400 (or advanced placement) and 20440. page 118 | Curriculum SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Note: Unlike the Exegesis courses, the following exposure to critical issues. Note: This course exposition courses have no Hebrew language cannot be used as an elective. prerequisite. 22200 Introduction to the New Testament, 21321 Judges and Ruth 3 hours Part I 3 hours An exposition of Judges and Ruth, two books A study of the materials available for studying that represent widely divergent styles and the life and teachings of Jesus, the transmission theological perspectives on the same historical of the gospel traditions in the early church, the period. Attention will be paid to the distinctive teachings of Jesus, the main events in Jesus’ literary artistry of the authors and on the life, and the quests for the historical Jesus. permanent theological messages of the books. 22220 Introduction to the New Testament, 21600 The Psalms 3 hours Part II 3 hours Expositional studies in the Psalms, with A study of the Acts to Revelation in the consideration of their message for today. framework of the history of the early church. Attention will be given to the special literary 22277 Studies in New Testament 3 hours qualities of the Psalms and the enduring Selected studies in specialized areas within theology of the book. this discipline, as designed by a professor and 21620 The Book of Job and the Wisdom offered with administrative approval. Literature 3 22400 Elementaryhours Greek 3 hours Expositional studies in the books of Job, An introduction to the Greek of the New Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes with special Testament with readings in 1 John and other attention to the history and nature of the selected passages. wisdom literature. 22410 Greek Review 0 hours 21665 Daniel 3 hours A review of the fundamentals of New This course is designed to introduce students Testament Greek, with emphasis on vocabulary to the place of the book of Daniel in biblical building and morphology. This course is theology. We will look at Daniel’s contribution designed for students with prior course work in to OT salvation history and then interpret the Elementary Greek, who need further language book in light of the Bible’s big story. work before entrance into 22440 Greek Syntax 21830 The Messiah in the Hebrew3 Biblehours and Exegesis. This course will focus on the way the promises 22430 Advanced Greek Grammar 3 hours of the coming redeemer build on each other A comprehensive and systematic study of and prompt OT authors to notice key types phonology, morphology, and syntax of New and patterns which will find their fulfillment in Testament Greek in light of modern linguistic Jesus the Messiah. principles illustrated by readings in the Greek 22060 The Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha3 hours of both the New Testament and contemporary A survey of the Jewish apocryphal and documents. This course is especially pseudepigraphical writings with emphasis recommended for students with exceptional on their relevance for understanding the interest and ability in Greek and for those New Testament and its cultural and religious contemplating doctoral studies. Prerequisites: background. 22400 (or advanced placement) and 22440. 22080 The Life of Jesus and the Land of Note: Either this course or 22480 may be the Bible taken in3 place of one of the three exegesishours A study of the history and geography of courses required in the Biblical and Theological Palestine with primary emphasis upon their emphasis of the M.Div. program, or it may be relationship to the life of Jesus. Part of the time taken as an elective. will be devoted to a tour of the major New 22440 Greek Syntax and Exegesis 3 hours Testament sites of Palestine and part to class A study of intermediate Greek grammar with on campus. Permission of professor required. emphasis on vocabulary building and syntax. 22100 Biblical Hermeneutics 3 hours Philippians or selected readings elsewhere in A study of the history of the English Bible, the New Testament. Prerequisite: 22400 or the goal of biblical interpretation, the advanced placement. presuppositions involved in the interpretation, 22480 The Textual Criticism of the the means of arriving at the meaning of ancient New Testament 3 hours texts along with its present-day implications, An introduction to the history, material, and the formation of the New Testament canon. and methods of textual criticism. Study 22190 Survey of the New Testament3 hours of numerous problems in the Greek text This course will feature a survey of the New where significant variants appear in extant Testament in English Bible, an exposure manuscripts and patristic quotations. to relevant introductory issues, and some Prerequisites: 22400 (or advanced placement) and 22440. Note: This course may be taken

SOUTHERN SEMINARY Curriculum CATALOG | | page 119 2016-2017 as a free elective, or in place of one of the Greek New Testament which are especially three exegesis courses required in the Biblical significant for the understanding of the Theological Studies concentration of the M.Div. message of the Apostolic Church. Prerequisites: program. It is especially recommended for 22400 (or advanced placement) and 22440. students with exceptional interest and ability Note: Unlike the exegesis courses, the following in Greek and for those contemplating doctoral exposition courses have no Greek language studies in New Testament. prerequisites. 22600 Greek Exegesis: 22900 The Gospel of Matthew 3 hours The Gospel of MatthewAn exposition of the First3 Gospel with particularhours An inductive study of the Greek of the attention to its life situation and purpose and to Gospel of Matthew and exegesis of selected its message today. passages with attention to literary structure. Prerequisites: 22400 (or advanced placement) 22920 The Gospel of Mark 3 hours An exposition of the Second Gospel with and 22440. particular attention to its presentation of 22620 Greek Exegesis: The Gospel 3of hoursMark the historical ministry of Jesus and to the Exegesis of the Greek text of Mark with distinctive Markan theology. emphasis on the style, literary structure, and theological significance of Mark’s account 22940 The Gospel of Luke 3 hours An exposition of the Third Gospel with of Jesus’ ministry. Prerequisites: 22400 (or particular attention to Lukan theology, to the advanced placement) and 22440. evangelist as historian, and to relevance for the 22640 Greek Exegesis: The Gospel 3 of hoursLuke contemporary church. An inductive study of the Greek of the Gospel of Luke and exegesis of selected passages. 22960 The Gospel of John 3 hours An exposition of the Fourth Gospel with Prerequisites: 22400 (or advance placement) particular attention to its literary structure, and 22440. its distinctive theological emphases, and its 22660 Greek Exegesis: The Gospel 3of hoursJohn relevance for the contemporary church. An inductive study of the Greek of the Gospel of John and exegesis of selected passages. 23000 The Parables of Jesus 3 hours The critical and expository study of the Prerequisite: 22440 parables of Jesus with particular attention to 22680 Greek Exegesis: Romans 3 hours the history of parable research, backgrounds, An inductive study of the Greek of Romans and the Sitz im Buch of the parables, the Sitz im exegesis of the entire Greek text. Prerequisites: Leben Jesu, and contemporary import. 22400 (or advanced placement) and 22440. 23500 The Pastoral Epistles 3 hours 22720 Greek Exegesis: Ephesians and A critical introduction and exposition of the Colossians 3 letters tohours Timothy and Titus with consideration An exegesis of the Greek text of Ephesians with of contemporary ecclesiology. particular attention to vocabulary, style, and literary relationship to Colossians. Prerequisites: 23600 Acts 3 hours An introduction to the history of research on 22400 (or advanced placement) and 22440. the Acts of the Apostles and an interpretation 22760 Greek Exegesis: 1 Peter 3 hours of the text from the perspective of the writer’s An intensive exegesis of the Greek text with major emphases and purposes. emphasis on the perspective, literary structure, and relevance of the epistle. Prerequisites: 23680 Hebrews 3 hours An exposition of Hebrews with particular 22400 (or advanced placement) and 22440. attention to the persecution setting, 22780 Greek Exegesis: James 3 hours theological themes, backgrounds, and the An exegesis of the Greek text of James with problem of communication of its message to particular attention to the vocabulary, style, the contemporary world. and analysis of leading concepts and their relevance. Prerequisites: 22400 (or advanced 23720 The Petrine Epistles and Jude3 hours A critical introduction and exposition of the placement) and 22440. Letters of 1 Peter, 2 Peter, and Jude in light 22790 Greek Exegesis: of their probable backgrounds with attention The Revelation of to literaryJohn structure, literary3 relationships, andhours Introduction, translation, and exegesis of relevance. the Greek text against the background of apocalyptic literature and the life situation in 23740 The Johannine Epistles 3 hours An exposition of the text with special which it was written. Prerequisites: 22400 (or consideration of historical situation, structural advanced placement) and 22440. analysis, and relevance. 22800 Greek Exegesis: Selected Texts3 hours Translation and exegesis of passages of the page 120 | Curriculum SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 23790 The Revelation of John 3 hours speaking Ancient Church. The Cappodocian Introduction and exposition of the text against Fathers’ interaction with Scripture and their the background of apocalyptic literature and perspective on living coram Deo in each of the life situation in which it was written. these areas of thought is also highlighted. Note: Courses 27700, 27800, and 27820 25230are allEarly Christian Spirituality 3 hours courses under the Division of Scripture and A detailed study of two major traditions of Interpretation. Christian spirituality in the period between the Apostolic Fathers (2nd century A.D.) and the end of the Patristic era (8th century Theology and Tradition A.D.). Particular focus is placed upon Christian 25100 Introduction to Church History, Part I: spirituality in the Greek and Latin patristic The Early Church to the Reformation3 hours traditions. The course will cover the history of 25235 Theology of Augustine 3 hours Christianity from its inception to the A study of the theology of Augustine in Protestant Reformation (1600). the context of his personal development 25120 Introduction to Church History, Part II: and in light of the controversies of his day. The Reformation and the Church in the Special attention will be given to reading the Modern Period 3Confession and the City hoursof God along with This course will focus on four major areas selected treatises. of study in the modern period: the history 25270 Studies in Patristic Christianity3 hours of Protestantism, the origin and history of A study of some of the writings (in translation) Baptists, the history of Roman Catholicism, of the Greek, Latin, and Syriac Church Fathers, and American church history. and their overall theological contribution to 25140 Advanced Church History 3 hours Christian doctrine, especially as It relates to An advanced survey and interpretation of Trinitarian doctrine, ecclesiology, the Bible, the history of Christianity from its inception mission, and the theology of history. to the modern period. May not be taken for 25800 The Reformation 3 hours credit if 25100 and 25120 have been or will A study of the Lutheran, Reformed, Anglican, be taken. Radical, and Roman Catholic phases of the 25170 The Bible in the Modern 3 Worldhours sixteenth-century Reformation. A study of the history of biblical 25820 Puritanism 3 hours interpretation from the Enlightenment to A consideration of the formative theological the present with special attention to the literature of Puritanism, its antecedents in the intellectual and cultural background of major Continental and English Reformations, and some developments and to the relation between of its consequences in the “New England Way.” issues of biblical interpretation and issues of biblical authority. 25830 Christianity and the Enlightenment 3 hours A study of the emergence of rationalism and 25177 Studies in Church History 3 hours criticism in the seventeenth and eighteenth Selected studies in specialized areas within centuries with special attention to their impact this discipline, as designed by a professor and on Christian thought and biblical criticism. offered with administrative approval. 25920 Calvin and the Reformed Tradition3 hours 25205 The Ancient Church In It’s A study of the life and theology of John Graeco-Roman Context 3 Calvin. Attentionhours will focus on Calvin’s role in This course leads the student through a the development of Reformed Protestantism detailed study of the nexus of political and as well as his distinctive contribution to philosophical perspectives and religious and Reformation theology. Readings will include social attitudes of the Graeco-Roman world selections from Calvin’s commentaries, In which the Ancient Church developed up letters, polemical and theological treatises, until the Constantinian revolution In the early and Institutes. fourth century. At the heart of the course Is the hands-on examination of primary sources, 26050 History of British Christianity3 hours both Christian and pagan. A study of the history of Christianity in Britain from the Roman Empire to the present with 25215 The Cappadocian Achievement 3 hours special attention to theological developments. A detailed study of certain aspects of the theology of the Cappadocian Fathers-namely 26100 History of the Baptists 3 hours Basil of Caesarea (c.330-379), Gregory of A study of Baptist origins, development, Nazianzus (c. 329-389/390), Gregory of principles, leaders, and current trends. Nyssa (c. 335-c. 395), and Amphilochius of 26200 The Southern Baptist Heritage Iconium (c. 340-395)— arguably among the and Mission 3 hours most Influential theologians of the Greek- A study of the character and mission of

SOUTHERN SEMINARY Curriculum CATALOG | | page 121 2016-2017 Southern Baptists, including the history theology, covering the doctrines of revelation and contemporary character of theological and Scripture, God, humanity, sin, Christ, Holy commitments, church practices, gospel Spirit, salvation, the church, and last things. witness, and cooperative endeavors. This course cannot be used as an elective. 26410 Jonathan Edwards 3 hours 27050 Introduction to This course centers on the life and thought of Christian Theology 3 hours Jonathan Edwards. The main areas of study A study of the doctrines of Christian theology include a biographical survey of Edwards, the and their systematic interrelationship with theological and philosophical background emphasis on precision in theological thought of Edwards, his contribution to the Great and expression. May not be taken for credit if Awakening, an analysis of his sermonic 27060, 27070, and/or 27080 have been or will material, and his theological, philosophical, and be taken. ethical writing. 27060 Systematic Theology I 3 hours 26420 Jonathan Edwards and Andrew Fuller3 hours A careful and systematic study of Christian This course is a detailed study of certain doctrines, covering introduction to theology, aspects of the theologies of Jonathan revelation and Scripture, and the existence, Edwards and Andrew Fuller such as the attributes, and triune nature of God. atonement, the Trinity, conversion, and 27070 Systematic Theology II 3 hours revival. Their piety as well as their response A careful and systematic study of Christian to various erroneous perspectives, such as doctrines, covering creation and providence, Deism, Arminianism, Hyper-Calvinism, and angels, humanity, sin, and the person and Sandemanianism will be discussed. work of Christ. 26430 American Church History 3 hours 27077 Issues in Biblical and Systematic Theology3 This course covers the history of Christianity hours in America from the time of colonization to A study of the nature of biblical theology and the present. The focus of attention will be on its relationship to systematic theology with the milieu of Evangelical Protestantism and a special focus on a theological reading of issues in American Catholicism that affect Scripture, as practiced by evangelicals today. evangelical witness. 27080 Systematic Theology III 3 hours 26480 History of American Revivalism3 hours A careful and systematic study of Christian A study of revivalism in America from the doctrines, covering the person and work of the Great Awakening through the “Electronic Holy Spirit, salvation, the church, and last things. Church.” Historical conditions for awakening, outstanding personalities, and the development 27120 The Doctrine of the Holy 3 Spirithours A biblical, historical, and systematic study is of institutional revivalism will be examined. undertaken of the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. 26490 Fundamentalism and Evangelicalism3 hours Special attention will be given to contemporary A study of the origins and development of issues related to the rise of the Pentecostal fundamentalist and evangelical movements in and Charismatic movements. Scripture’s own American Christianity, including consideration teaching will be brought to bear in examining of how Southern Baptists related to the two historical and contemporary issues, e.g., and assessment of their successes and failures. the filioque controversy, the relation of the 26700 The African-American Church in Spirit and the Son both in eternity and in the Historical Perspective 3 incarnation, thehours baptism in the Holy Spirit, gifts The purpose of this course is to trace the of the Spirit, and walking in the Spirit. developments of African-American church 27177 Studies in Theology 3 hours histories in America with a major focus upon Selected studies in specialized areas within African-American Baptist histories. Other this discipline, as designed by a professor and denominational histories are presented in the offered with administrative approval. degree of their relative importance. Some attention will also be given to non-Christian 27320 The Doctrine of Humanity 3and hoursSin black religious experiences as they have Biblical and historical studies on the origin, developed in the twentieth century. This course nature, and destiny of humanity with special is also numbered 37200. reference to current views on anthropology. 26720 Classics of Christian Devotion3 hours 27340 Models of Divine Providence 3 hours A historical and interpretative study A study is undertaken of the Christian of selected devotional literature of the doctrine of divine providence, God’s Christian church with some reflections on its providential preservation of and governmental contemporary relevance. rulership over the world he has created. The examination of several models of divine 27000 Survey of Systematic Theology3 hours providence will assist the exploration of A survey of the whole corpus of systematic page 122 | Curriculum SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 several critical issues, e.g., the eternal will and understanding of the death of Christ. purposes of God, human volition and moral 27430 Models of Sanctification 3 hours responsibility, the role of prayer, God’s call This course involves an investigation of several to labor within his kingdom’s rule, the reality models of sanctification held within Christian of miracles, and the problems and purposes movements and denominations today. Students involved in suffering and affliction. will examine and evaluate these models 27350 The Doctrine of Revelation biblically, historically, and theologically, with and Scripture the3 goal of developing their ownhours proposals for Study is here undertaken of the epistemological understanding the doctrine of sanctification. foundation of the Christian faith through the 27620 The Doctrine of Last Things3 hours doctrines of divine revelation broadly, and then A study of those doctrines pertaining to last of the Scriptures as special revelation, the only things as defined by classical theology: the final and ultimate authority for Christian faith, kingdom of God, judgment, death, millennial life, and practice. Historical, philosophical, and perspectives, heaven, and hell. An overview of contemporary issues will be examined with contemporary perspectives on eschatology will ultimate care given to understand Scripture’s be presented. own witness to these doctrines. 27640 The Doctrine of the Church3 hours 27360 The Doctrine of God 3 hours A critical study of the doctrine of the church Aspects of God’s existence, attributes, triune and its ministry in Christian theology, giving nature, and work are examined, with focused careful attention to the biblical traditions, the attention being given to certain issues of historical development of ecclesiology, and the historical, philosophical, biblical, and/or areas which are pertinent for contemporary contemporary importance. God’s self-revelation Baptist ecclesiology. in Scripture will be given primacy in seeking to 27700 A Biblical Theology of Worship3 hours grapple with our finite understandings of this An examination of worship in the Bible, both Old infinite God. and New Testaments, with a view to developing 27370 The Doctrine of the Trinity3 hours a theology of worship that is consistent with Focused study is here given to the crucial the teachings of Scripture. Special attention will doctrine of God’s triune being. Attention will be paid to the appropriate application of this be given to the history and outcome of the theology for the church today. early church’s struggles to formulate Trinitarian 27710 Worship Leadership 3 hours doctrine, along with issues related to various This course is a study of the theology and ways this doctrine is being reexamined and practice of worship. It is designed to help reformulated today. Scripture’s own teachings the student develop a biblical and practical will be given primacy in considering how framework for planning and leading worship. contemporary Christians should understand 27800 Theology of the Old Testament3 hours and articulate this foundational doctrine. A study of primary theological themes of 27380 The Doctrine of Salvation 3 hours the Old Testament (e.g., the kingdom of The central conviction that God has graciously God, covenant, Messiah, atonement and planned and carried out the salvation of reconciliation, promise and fulfillment, faith, sinners will be given focused study. Aspect of the coming of the Lord), exploring both the the doctrine will be emphasized, e.g., issues distinctive perspectives represented by specific involved in divine election, the nature of compositions, and the manner in which the saving faith, justification by faith, positional Old Testament lays foundation for the biblical and progressive sanctification, the necessity witness as a whole. The course will include of preserving faith, and the eternal security of an introduction to the history of and current those who savingly believe. trends in the theological interpretation of the Old Testament. 27400 The Doctrine of the Person 3 of hoursChrist A study of the definitive issues (biblically, 27820 Theology of the New Testament3 hours theologically, and historically) for interpreting A study of primary theological themes of the person of Jesus Christ, analyzing the the New Testament (e.g., the kingdom of various Christological traditions of the church God, covenant, Messiah, atonement and and the major contemporary options for reconciliation, promise and fulfillment, faith, conceptualizing the Incarnation. the coming of the Lord), exploring both the distinctive perspectives represented by specific 27425 The Doctrine of the Work 3 ofhours Christ compositions and the manner in which the New A study of the Old Testament sacrificial system Testament presents Christ as the fulfillment, and and Christian perspectives on atonement. culmination of the biblical witness as a whole. Special attention will be given to New Testament The course will include an introduction to the texts relevant to a biblical and theological history of and current trends in the theological

SOUTHERN SEMINARY Curriculum CATALOG | | page 123 2016-2017 interpretation of the New Testament. right view of vocation in the life of its members. 27885 Introduction to Historical Theology3 hours 28415 Theology of the Body 3 hours This course is a topical-chronological study of An exploration of the teaching of Scripture the development of Christian doctrine. Each of concerning life in the human body with the key theological loci covered in systematic the goal of developing a systematic and theology (the doctrines of Scripture; God, practical theology of physical existence humanity, and sin; Jesus Christ and the Holy from conception through eternity. Topics Spirit; redemption; the church; and the last to be covered include the creation of the things) will be considered chronologically body (both in a global and personal sense), in terms of their historical and theological a survey of attitudes toward the body development. throughout history, the “gendered” body, the 27930 Theology of Marriage 3 hours sexual body, the disciplined body, the body This course is a survey of the biblical, and the worship of God, clothing the body, theological, historical, and cultural the sanctification of the body, the suffering development of marriage within Christianity, and healing of the body, the death of the including a consideration of gender, human body, the eschatological body (the body in sexuality, and family structure. the intermediate state, the resurrection of the body, the body in the millennium, and 27935 Adoption in Christian Thought the body in the new heavens and earth), and Mission and 3current issues regarding the hoursbody This course is an interdisciplinary study (cloning, abortion, euthanasia, etc.). This of the theological, ethical, missiological, course will also consider insights into the ecclesiological, psychological, and pastoral body’s functioning and development from issues related to adoption and orphan care. the disciplines of nutrition and exercise 28110 Christianity in a Pluralistic and physiology. Postmodern Society 3 hours 28416 Work and Leisure 3 hours The challenge of philosophical pluralism and This course will bring biblical perspectives to postmodernism to traditional Christianity is bear on the work life of the Christian, on the studied. The roots of postmodern thinking are stewardship of one’s leisure, and on the literature examined and the influence of these ideas upon addressing matters of labor, rest, and play. various theological traditions reviewed. 28420 Baptist Theologians in Historical 28180 Contemporary Theology 3 hours A study of the dominant theological Perspective 3 hours A study of selected Baptist theologians movements of the twentieth century, with in their historical context, examining the special attention given to the Enlightenment, currents which shaped their thought and the Neo-orthodoxy, Liberalism, Theology of Hope, contributions of each theologian to church Liberation Theologies, Process Theology, and and ministry. Evangelical Theology. 28450 The Theology of Cults and 28230 Pentecostal and New Religious Movements 3 hours Charismatic Theologies 3 hours The theological perspectives of certain new This course will be a historical, hermeneutical, religious movements will be explored and and theological exposition of Pentecostal and evaluated including apocalyptic groups, charismatic theologies through history, with psychological groups, groups merging from primary focus on the twentieth century. It world religions other than Christianity, and will also be evaluative of the theological and groups aimed primarily at young people. hermeneutical soundness of various aspects of the movements, and will address the world- wide impact of these theologies and how that Worldview and Culture affects missiology. 28500 Worldview and Apologetics 3 hours 28250 The Theology of Karl Barth3 hours A study of the rational defense of Christianity, An examination of Barth’s theology with a including evaluation of the evidence for faith, view to understanding his interpretation of the the significant objections to it, the major Christian faith and his significance in twentieth- worldviews, and the relationship of faith and century theology. reason. 28410 Theology of Work 3 hours 28510 History of Philosophy I: Classical This course will develop a theology of work and Medieval 3 hours that explores the relationship between faith and A survey and critique of the major Western vocation. It will examine the biblical, historical philosophers and their ideas in the classical and theological foundations for work. It will and medieval periods, from the Pre-socratics also reflect on how to apply a theology of work through the late medieval era to the to daily life and equip the church to reflect a Renaissance and Reformation. page 124 | Curriculum SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 28520 History of Philosophy II: 28910 Christianity and the Arts 3 hours Modern and Postmodern An exploration3 of ways in whichhours Christianity has A survey and critique of the major Western interfaced with the fabric of Western culture. philosophers and their ideas in the modern An examination of contemporary interaction and contemporary (or postmodern) periods between Christianity and the fine arts. from the Renaissance to the present. 28911 Christianity and the Visual 3 Artshours 28550 Christian Philosophical-Worldview A study of the relationship between Analysis 3 Christianityhours and the visual arts. The course This course offers students a worldview includes a biblical perspective of the visual analysis of the disciplines of economics, arts, the use of the visual arts in the history politics, education, law, and the sciences from a of the church, important artists in the biblical perspective. Christian tradition, issues and concerns in 28577 Studies in Philosophy 3 hours contemporary art, and visual art in the life Selected studies in specialized areas within and ministry of the local church. this discipline, as designed by a professor and 28912 Jesus and Modern Culture 3 hours offered with administrative approval. A study and critique of modern portrayals 28600 Faith, Reason, and Authority 3 hours of Jesus in popular culture. The course A historical study of Christian epistemology includes Jesus and world religions (Buddhism, and a contemporary reconstruction directed Hinduism, Islam, Judaism), Jesus and modern toward establishing a foundation for faith theology, Jesus and Friedrich Nietzsche, Jesus and an apologetic posture in the modern and modern art, Jesus and film, and Jesus and world, with special attention to the theory of popular music. knowledge, the historic approaches to faith and 28914 Christianity and Literature 3 hours reason, natural theology and revealed theology, An exploration of the relationship between and the problem of religious authority. Christianity, literature, and the imagination 28677 Studies in Apologetics 3 hours with an emphasis on pilgrimage as a Christian Selected studies in specialized areas within literary theme. The course includes a biblical this discipline, as designed by a professor and perspective of literature and the imagination; offered with administrative approval. the history of Christian pilgrimage; and an in-depth study of the literary works Brendan 28700 Christian Apologetics in the Navigator, John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Contemporary Ministry 3 hoursProgress, C. S. Lewis’ The Pilgrim’s Regress, Various approaches to the apologetic task and select poetry of T. S. Eliot. will be investigated. Attention will be given 28915 Aesthetics 3 hours to the systematic and rational defense of An exploration of Christianity and Aesthetics the Christian faith against many serious from the early church to the present. contemporary challenges. Topics include such areas as tests for truth, a critique of relativism 28916 Christianity and Film 3 hours and pluralism, the problem of miracles, A study of the relationship between and the historicity of the Christian faith. A Christianity and film. The course includes primary aim of the course will be the practical the history of film, the nature of film and application of apologetics in the church’s filmmaking, theological dimensions of film, ministry. film analysis and critique, and the Jesus film genre. 28720 The Problem of Evil 3 hours A study of the problem of evil and its 28917 Visual Art and the Protestant philosophical challenge to religious thought, Tradition 3 hours with a focus on classical theodicies and An exploration of the visual arts and the on contemporary debates concerning the Protestant tradition. The course includes the implications of evil for the question of the iconoclastic controversy of the Protestant existence of God and of the logical coherence Reformation, important Protestant visual of theism. artists and their work, visual art and Protestant worship, and the history of 28860 God and the Philosophers 3 hours Protestantism and the rise of modern A study of the major concepts of God in visual culture. philosophical thought, the perennial debate on the coherence of theism, and the classical and 28918 Christianity and Science Fiction3 hours contemporary arguments for the existence of A study of the relationship between God, with special reference to pivotal thinkers Christianity and the science fiction genre. The from Thomas Aquinas to contemporary course will explore the history, nature, and analytical philosophers. theological dimensions of science fiction as well as the Christian science fiction tradition.

SOUTHERN SEMINARY Curriculum CATALOG | | page 125 2016-2017 28950 Christianity, Truth and Culture3 hours 28982 Church-State Relations and An investigation of and Christian worldview Religious Liberty in American3 hoursLife analysis of “high” as well as popular culture A study of the history of church-state relations and cultural movements as exemplified in American theory and practice; and the in areas such as literature, the press, the critical contemporary issues in church-state educational system, film, TV, art, and music. relations in the United States today. 28960 Christian Doctrine and the 28983 Contemporary Legal Issues and Natural Sciences 3 the hours Church 3 hours An exploration of how Christian doctrine A study of the legal issues facing churches, has been influenced and shaped by modern pastors, lay church members, and para-church science, including how such theological organizations. concepts as miracles, theodicy, judgment, 28984 Augustine and the Political 3 Orderhours creation, absolutes, sovereignty, and mind, A study of the teachings of Augustine’s have been influenced by such scientific political thought, examining texts in historical, ideas as natural law, deep time, uniformity, philosophical, and social context, for the evolution, relativity, chance, and brain. modern church and world. 28961 Origins 3 hours 29250 Survey of Christian Ethics 3 hours This course examines theological and An introduction to Christian ethics, with scientific perspectives on the origin of the attention given to methodology, biblical physical and biological world, ranging from foundations, types of Christian ethical thought, theistic evolution to young-age creationism, and Christian responsibility in relation to engaging relevant issues of epistemology, current social problems. theology, and philosophy of science. 29300 Biblical Ethics 3 hours 28962 The Natural Sciences and the An examination of the biblical foundations of Local Church Christian3 ethics focusing on thehours major ethical Designed to aid those who minister in the teachings of the Old and New Testaments and local church in bringing science into the biblical motifs in contemporary ethical thought. service of the kingdom. An examination 29477 Studies in Ethics 3 hours of the true nature of science, the proper Selected studies in specialized areas within interaction between science and Christianity, this discipline, as designed by a professor and and the utilization of science in worship, offered with administrative approval. evangelism, obedience, and sanctification. 29550 Christian Discipleship in 28963 History of Interaction Between Secular Society 3 hours Science and Theology A study 3of urgent ethical issueshours in the church’s This course is an introduction to the history ministry to persons caught in the cross- of the interaction between the study of the pressures of secular society, with concentration physical world (science) and the study of God on the economic debate, racism, sexism, (theology). It touches on the religion/science violence, Christian community, and shaping of interaction in other cultures, then surveys the the church’s mission in the world. history of that interaction in western culture 29560 The Black Church and Social3 Justicehours from Greek antiquity through the origin of This course is concerned with the role of the modern science to modern times. African-American church and contemporary 28970 Critical Thinking and the Art issues: domestic, economic, political, and of Argumentation 3 social. Particular attentionhours will be given to the An introduction to formal and informal responsibility of the Church vis-a-vis these logic with special reference to reasoning issues. and the art of argument construction in the 29580 Christian Ethics and the Environment3 hours theological disciplines. A study of biblical and theological 28980 History of Christian Legal and perspectives on the environment and human Political Thought 3 responsibility for it. Specialhours attention will be An historical survey of two millennia of given to the ecological crisis and its causes Christian thought on the rule of law, the (e.g., greed, overconsumption, technology), political order, church and state, rights and as well as solutions offered from within a duties of individuals, and institutions. Christian worldview. 28981 The Protestant Reformation and 29600 Christian Ethics and Biomedical Political Thought 3 Issues hours 3 hours An historical survey of Christian thought on the A study of ethical issues raised by the church’s role in the public sphere and on the biomedical revolution in light of biblical proper uses of the law. and theological perspectives. Topics page 126 | Curriculum SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 to be examined include the use of 30060 Preaching in a Pastoral Context3 hours technology, abortion, infertility treatments, A course designed to aid in the discipline of experimentation with research subjects, and preaching in a pastoral setting. Attention will euthanasia in the context of appropriate be given to the philosophy and planning of medical practice and patient treatment. worship, planning pulpit work, gathering and 29700 The Church, the World, and 3 Politicshours use of preaching materials, and varying types A study of the mission of the church, political of preaching. theology, and the contemporary American 30177 Studies in Preaching 3 hours political scene. Attention is given to Christian Selected studies in specialized areas within social strategy, Catholic and Protestant, with this discipline, as designed by a professor and reference to political issues. offered with administrative approval. 29720 Christian Ethical Perspectives on War 30200 Worship in the African-American and Peace Church3 hours3 hours A study of Christian perspectives on war and This course, through practical observation, peace. Particular attention is given to the reading, recordings, and dialogues, analyzes traditions of pacifism and just war in the light worship in the African-American Church of biblical, theological, and philosophical tradition. Special attention is given to reflection. both music and homiletics as media in the 29740 Church-State Relations 3 hours African-American Church. This course is also A study of the theories of church-state numbered 37500. relations, past and present, and the critical 30360 Expository Preaching 3 hours issues in church-state relations in the United A course designed to give the student States today. experience in applying knowledge of 29850 Christian Ethics and the Family3 hours exegetical and homiletical principles and A study of the family from biblical and techniques through the preparation of theological perspectives. Attention will be expository sermons. given to issues such as the role of the family 30370 Preaching from the Old Testament3 hours in society, contemporary challenges to the Students will be guided in preparing sermons traditional family, marriage, divorce and from a selected Old Testament book. remarriage, contraception, and reproductive technologies. 30560 Biblical Preaching 3 hours A study of homiletical methods required for 29860 Christian Ethics and Human Sexuality3 hours preaching on different types of biblical texts. A study of human sexuality from a Christian This approach is made with special attention worldview perspective. Attention will be given to the hermeneutical task. to issues such as a theology of sexuality, the sexual revolution and contemporary 30600 Preaching to Life Situations 3 hours perspectives about sex, as well as singleness An exploration of the resources, models, and celibacy, marriage, divorce and and methods of preaching to the life needs remarriage, procreation and contraception, of people. Special attention will be given to abortion, and reproductive technology. preaching to the crisis of grief and death as well as other life problems. Preaching in the context of worship services for communion, Ministry and Proclamation baptism, and weddings will also be examined. 30000 Christian Preaching 3 hours 30620 Doctrinal Preaching 3 hours A basic course in principles of preaching as An examination of the methods and skills of they relate to exegesis of the Hebrew and preaching Christian doctrine. Attention will be Greek texts, context, content, application, focused on the preparation and communication structure, style, and delivery of sermons. This of some of the cardinal theological themes of course is offered to men only and is designed the Christian faith for preaching. to prepare for a preaching ministry in local congregations. Women will substitute course 31980 Written Communication 2 hours 45400. This course is designed to help students improve their writing style and develop a 30020 Preaching Practicum 3 hours sense of confidence, a degree of competence, Sermons by students who are preparing for and criteria for evaluating their writing and a preaching ministry will be analyzed and the writing of others. The semester will evaluated by the instructor using live and video include a review of the basic mechanics of techniques with attention given to biblical writing (grammar, punctuation), a review of content, organization, application, style, and composition skills, and an introduction to delivery. Prerequisite: 30000. Women will specific needs for writing in seminary. substitute from courses 45450, 46515, or 48100. Non-Credit.

SOUTHERN SEMINARY Curriculum CATALOG | | page 127 2016-2017 34030 Medical Issues in Ministry 3 hours themselves in terms of human spiritual and This course will incorporate a theological and emotional health. practical study of pertinent medical issues 34325 The Care of Souls in the Congregation 3 hours in pastoral ministry. Broad overviews of This course will equip pastors and church topics including anatomy and physiology will leaders to implement biblical counseling enable more effective ministry in key hospital ministry into the life of a local congregation. settings (Emergency Department, Labor The biblical and theological reasons for church- and Delivery, Surgery, Intensive Care and based counseling will be emphasized, along General Medical Wards). The goal will be the with practical training on how to integrate a application of these insights into the practice counseling ministry with the other activities of of one’s pastoral and/or counseling ministry. the local church. Prerequisite: 34300. 34090 Counseling and Human Development 3 hours 34330 Typical Problems This class will explore the major modern in Biblical 3 Counseling hours and Christian developmental theories, the This course is designed to apply the biblical application of developmental theory and principles taught in the Methods and Skills class research to counseling, all within a to a range of specific counseling problems. Christian worldview. Topics discussed include fear, sexual sins, 34300 Introduction to Biblical Counseling 3 hours depression, anxiety, eating problems, decision- This course is a basic introduction to biblical making, suffering, views of self, life-dominating counseling theory and techniques. Attention sins, handling one’s past, and crisis counseling. is focused on how the Scriptures and Prerequisite: 34300. theology form the foundation and substance 34335 Gender, Marriage, and Sexuality3 hours for biblical counseling. This course examines issues of human gender, 34305 Biblical and Theological Foundations sexuality, and male-female relatedness from the for Counseling perspective3 of biblical counseling.hours The course This course will explore the main theological will address foundational issues of biblical and biblical themes of the Christian faith that masculinity and femininity, dating, courtship, bear on the biblical counseling task. This marriage, headship and submission, sexuality, course will relate a biblical worldview to the and procreation. Prerequisite: 34300. claims of modern psychological theory and 34820 Biblical Counseling and Human Crisis 3 hours will provide a theoretical basis for church- A psychological and theological study of major based biblical counseling. Prerequisite: 34300. life crises such as accidents, disasters, dying, 34310 Essential Qualities of the grief, divorce and remarriage, addictions, and Biblical Counselor 3 physical and mentalhours illness. This course will equip biblical counselors 35077 Studies in Biblical Counseling3 hours to cultivate the Christ-like character and Selected studies in specialized areas within qualities of the discipler/counselor. The this discipline, as designed by a professor and course will focus on a thorough knowledge offered with administrative approval. of biblical content about the life and practice 35100 Marriage and Family Counseling3 hours of a discipler, how this content applies and This course will be an examination of family relates to one’s personal life as a counselor, problems including marriage, parenting, and and how to develop skills in implementing financial issues. Attention will also be directed these truths into one’s life. to pre-marital counseling. Pre-requisite 34300. 34315 Contemporary Models of Counseling 3 hours 35160 Marriage and Family Enrichment3 hours This course surveys major secular and An experiential involvement in marriage Christian counseling theories and examines and family enrichment. The principles and the essential components of a biblical methods for developing models of marriage understanding of psychology and counseling. and family enrichment applicable to the local The course will apply insights into the church will emerge from this experience and implications of these models for the life of the from theoretical materials. Spouses or fiancés church and the task of the Great Commission. must participate in this course. Students are 34320 Christian Theories of the Person3 hours expected to participate in the life of a local This course will explore the biblical and congregation for a minimum of 3 hours per theological foundations of the nature of week. Permission of professor required. personhood and the meaning of human 35530 Reformational Counseling Training3 Ihours existence as it relates to the task of biblical This course provides practical training in the counseling. The course will examine how methods of reformational counseling, soul- alternative viewpoints of the meaning of care based on the theology of the magisterial life and the centrality of the “self” express Reformation in its Baptist form. The course will page 128 | Curriculum SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 also assist the student in addressing personal/ and improvement. Grading is pass/fail. relational issues that can get in the way of 40150 Personal Spiritual Disciplines 3 hours people-helping. The teaching of this course An integrative approach to Christian (RCT I) will focus on specific counseling spirituality emphasizing biblical, classical, and modalities. Taking this course satisfies the contemporary materials. This course will assist AME requirements in various programs in the the student in personal discipleship through seminary. Prerequisite: 34300 or 35000. spiritual disciplines such as prayer, Scripture 35540 Reformational Counseling Training 3 II hours memory, Bible study, fasting, journaling, and This course provides practical training in the personal evangelism. methods of reformational counseling, soul- 40151 Personal Spiritual Disciplines II: care based on the theology of the magisterial Prayer and Disciple-making 3 hours Reformation in its Baptist form. The course will A scriptural approach to Christian spirituality also assist the student in addressing personal/ utilizing biblical, classical, and contemporary relational issues that can get in the way of materials. This course will assist the student in people-helping. The teaching of this course pursuing intimacy with and conformity to Jesus (RCT II) will focus on how to address specific Christ through the personal spiritual disciplines psychospiritual disorders in counseling. Taking found in Scripture, with special emphasis on this course satisfies the AME requirements in prayer and making disciples of Jesus Christ. various programs in the seminary. Prerequisite: The course Personal Spiritual Disciplines 34300 or 35000. (40150) is a prerequisite to this course, as this 35585 Biblical Counseling Practicum 3I hours course further develops biblical principles and This course is designed to help the student to practices taught in 40150. apply principles of biblical counseling learned 40155 Congregational Spiritual Disciplines3 hours in other counseling courses. Effective biblical This course is designed to promote the counseling is not just a matter of knowing student’s understanding, practice, and what the Bible teaches about counseling teaching of spirituality in the life of the church. related issues; it is also a matter of knowing Through readings, discussion, research how to effectively use that information projects, and lectures the student will learn to in order to help people. In other words, nurture interdependent spirituality within the counseling involves skill in practice as well as context of our contemporary culture. knowledge of biblical content. Prerequisites: 34300, 34330, 35100. This course is only 40160 Great Christian Lives 3 hours Through reading and discussion of the taught in the fall semester. biographies of great saints, as well as through 35590 Biblical Counseling Practicum 3II hours lectures and related assignments, the student This course is designed to provide a will learn Christ likeness from the heroes of supervised and evaluated internship. It church history. consists of at least two counseling sessions of observed and practiced counseling per week. 40165 Evangelical and Baptist Spirituality3 hours This course is a detailed study of the piety Consequently, all assignments and teaching of the British Calvinistic Baptist community in counseling courses will be aimed not between its origins in the tumultuous years merely at giving biblical content, but also at of the midseventeenth century and the close developing in students the skill to understand of the Victorian era. Key themes that are and apply Scripture in very practical and treated include: the centrality of the Scriptures specific ways to the issues of life. A majority and the resulting spirituality of the Word; of the work done for this class will be done conversionism; the community’s Trinitarian outside of the class meeting time. The and Christocentric piety; the spirituality of practice of counseling involves applied baptism and the Lord’s Supper; the theology of theology, so this class is to encourage careful, prayer, praying for revival, and the emergence critical thought in the proper application of the modern missionary movement; and the of biblical truth to the serious problems of community’s eschatological piety. people’s lives. Prerequisites: 34300, 34330, 35100, 35585. This course is only taught in 40170 The Psalms and Christian Spirituality4 hours the spring semester. Expositional studies in the Psalms, with consideration of their message for Christian 35595 Biblical Counseling Portfolio 0 hours spirituality. Attention will be given to the The Biblical Counseling Portfolio course is special literary qualities of the Psalms and the restricted to final-year students in the M.A. enduring theology of the book. in Biblical Counseling program. This required course is used to gather selected student 40175 Medieval and Reformation Spirituality 3 hours assignments created in the students’ counseling Medieval and Reformation Spirituality courses into a portfolio. The counseling faculty is a survey of major forms of Christian use these portfolios for program assessment spirituality from roughly 650-1630 including

SOUTHERN SEMINARY Curriculum CATALOG | | page 129 2016-2017 developments within the Catholic Church and 44915 Integrative Seminar II: Proclamation6 hours early Protestant responses. An intensive supervised ministry experience 40180 Baptist Spirituality 3 hours focused on the development of preaching This course is a detailed study of the piety competencies and consisting of the following: of the British Calvinistic Baptist community ministry service in a pre-approved setting, between its origins in the tumultuous years of involvement in a formal church-based the mid-seventeenth century and the close of internship/pastoral training program, and the Victorian era. appropriate academic requirements which will enhance the students understanding and 40185 Puritan and Evangelical Spirituality3 horus practice of proclamation. Pre-approval required. A study of and reflection on various aspects of Puritan and Evangelical spirituality, including both foundational elements, such Evangelism and Missions as knowing God, justification by faith, the 30960 Intercultural Communication 3 hours indwelling of the Holy Spirit, sanctification, Study of elements operative upon individuals, and the cross, and those secondary elements groups, organizations, and larger societal sometimes described as means of grace, such units as they attempt to communicate in an as friendship, prayer and meditation, and the intercultural context. Emphasis is upon increase Lord’s Supper of fidelity and effectiveness of intercultural 40301 Pastoral Ministry 3 hours communication. The course is a guide to the integration of theological and practical aspects of ministry, 32040 Advanced Studies in Evangelism designed to aid the student’s transition and Church Growth 3 hours An advanced study of evangelistic church to full-time ministry in a church-related growth, with a particular focus on diagnosing vocation. Congregational leadership issues church health and strategizing to build a Great are emphasized, including relational skills, Commission church. Emphasis is given to the administration, financial stewardship, staff biblical and theological foundation necessary management, worship planning, weddings, for growing an evangelistic church. funerals, baptisms, and the Lord’s Supper. 40370 Advanced M.Div. Thesis Research2 hours 32060 Building an Evangelistic Church3 hours Supervised research on a thesis topic. A study of significant components needed to develop an evangelistic church. 40375 Advanced M.Div. Thesis Writing2 hours Emphasis is given to biblical, theological, Final research and writing of a thesis under the and methodological principles as a frame supervision of a professor in the field of the of reference to consider the church’s thesis topic. Prerequisite: 44560. understanding of its context, mission 44560 Supervised Research Experience2 hours statement, potential leadership, evangelistic The SRE is designed for those who undergo methods, and programs. faculty-supervised library research, generally 32080 Evangelism and Disciple-making 3 hours for the purpose of writing a thesis or major A study of the relationships between evangelism paper. This SRE requires that the student’s and spiritual growth in the Christian experience plan of research and project be approved and discipleship. Emphasis will be placed on by the Advanced M.Div. director and carried the means of effecting and maintaining spiritual out by an approved faculty advisor. Intended formation in recent converts. primarily for Advanced Master of Divinity students. 32100 Personal Evangelism 3 hours 44905 Applied Ministry: Extension Centers1 hour An in-depth study of personal evangelism Applied Ministry is a field education class in designed to equip students to understand which the student obtains practical ministry the cultural context in which they minister, to experience under the supervision of a qualified share the gospel effectively in that context, minister at an eligible site. Full details are to respond appropriately to the issues raised provided in the Applied Ministry Handbook on as they share the gospel, and to train others the seminary’s website. in a variety of skills related to the Great Commission mandate. 44910 Applied Ministry: Theology 1 hour Applied Ministry is a field education class in 32160 Evangelistic Preaching 3 hours which the student obtains practical ministry An intensive study of how to prepare and experience under the supervision of a qualified preach an evangelistic sermon. The course minister at an eligible site. Full details are includes the history of evangelistic preaching, provided in the Applied Ministry Handbook on basic homiletics, the theology of evangelism the seminary’s website. and sermon content, follow-up to evangelistic preaching, and the actual delivery of an evangelistic sermon. Women will substitute page 130 | Curriculum SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 from courses 45450, 46515, or 48100. 32860 The Biblical Basis of 32177 Topics in Evangelism and Christian Missions 3 hours Church Growth A3 missiological study of thehours Old and New Selected studies in specialized areas within Testament, with special attention being this discipline, as designed by a professor and focused on socio-human issues of justice and offered with administrative approval. liberation, and salvific themes of redemption and spiritual renewal, as these relate to 32200 Contemporary Evangelism 3 hours the mission of God, the mission of human A detailed study of current trends and societies, and the mission of the church. opportunities in evangelism, with special attention to effective, innovative evangelism 32900 Cults and Minority Religions ministries in specific churches and movements. in America 3 hours A historical and critical study of American 32210 The Ministry of the Itinerant Evangelist 3 hours religious minorities such as Mormonism, A study of the ministry of the itinerant Christian Science, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Baha’i, evangelist considering biblical, historical and and others. theological principles, reflecting on significant contemporary issues, and examining the 32960 Introduction to Missiology 3 hours relevance of the role of the itinerant evangelist in An evaluation of missiological thought with a the life of the church. view to developing a contemporary theology of mission: the what, why, and how of missions. 32260 The Theology of Evangelism 3 hours This course examines the practical implications 32977 Studies in World Religions 3 hours of theology for the task of evangelism and Selected studies in specialized areas within critiques contemporary theological perspectives this discipline, as designed by a professor and and evangelistic methodologies in relation to offered with administrative approval. one another. 32980 World Religions and 32300 The Principles of Spiritual Christian Missions 3 hours Awakenings 3 An objectivehours study of the world’s most The history and the theological/biblical prominent religions with the specific intent of principles involved in awakenings and the identifying effective missiological methods and sociological milieu from which they emerged. relevant missiological concerns in evangelizing those who adhere to these religions. 32310 Spiritual Warfare in Evangelism and Missions 32985 History3 and Religion ofhours Islam3 hours An examination of spiritual warfare, with a This course has a double focus. The course is particular focus on the relationship between a historical study of Islamic civilization from its warfare and evangelism and missions. origins up to the modern era and a study of the Attention is given to the biblical, historical, and foundational religious doctrines and practices contemporary perspectives of spiritual conflict. of the Islamic tradition, for the purpose of reaching Muslims more effectively with the 32330 Urban Missions 3 hours gospel. The course will consist of lectures, An introduction to the theology and practice of readings, and student presentations. This could missions in global urban contexts, with particular be viewed as an introduction to Islam. emphasis on the missiological implications of urbanization and urban cultures. 32986 Issues in Contemporary Islam3 hours This course deals with various substantive 32340 Cross Cultural Evangelism 3 hours issues facing the Islamic tradition in the modern This course presents a study of the process world in order to develop effective missiological and practice of cross cultural evangelism methods in evangelizing Muslims. The specific based on biblical and theological principles issues will vary but will include: Islamic and the needs of a multicultural world fundamentalism, Islam and terrorism, Islamic setting. Special emphasis will be placed on modernism, the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, using Chronological Bible Story Telling (Bible Islamic missions to non-Muslims, and Islam in Storying) in missions settings. the West. 32985 is highly recommended before 32400 Field Involvement: taking this course. Local Church Evangelism 3 hours 32987 Islamic Thought: Belief and 3Practice hours A research and laboratory training course This course will explore Muslim beliefs and in church-centered evangelism. Professor’s practices in their various forms. Special permission required. attention will be given to the Qur’ān and 32750 History of Christian Missions 3 hours Hadith. The course will focus not only on the An intensive study of the worldwide expansion Sunni tradition, but will also cover the Shi’ite of Christianity from apostolic times to the and Sufi beliefs and practices. Fold Islam present. will also be covered as it represents a major part of the Muslim world. 32988 is highly

SOUTHERN SEMINARY Curriculum CATALOG | | page 131 2016-2017 recommended before taking this course. interaction with cultures of “primary oral 32988 Texts of Islam 3 hours learners”; i.e., preliterate people groups that are This course examines the Qur’ān’s content further characterized by a relational approach and relation to other Islamic sources. It to life and non-linear, non-abstract thought also examines internal consistency, and the patterns. The course seeks to prepare students literary process by which Islam’s scripture to communicate with, teach, and interact was collected or compiled. There will be an with preliterate oral culture people groups in emphasis on how Muslim commentators, culturally appropriate ways utilizing narrative classical, modern, and contemporary, and oral tradition communication patterns. interpreted the text. Various hadith collections 33020 Leadership in Intercultural Contexts3 hours (generally understood as Muhammad’s saying) A study of the nature of Christian leadership, will be analyzed with their impact on Islamic primarily in the context of international law and its interpretations of the Qur’ān. missions. Substantial attention is given to Students will learn to meet objections raised various character qualities and leadership for the reliability of the Bible and to compare competencies necessary for effectiveness and contrast the use of scriptures in Islam and in cross-cultural ministry. This course is Christianity. This is an introductory course. also designed to deal with issues related 32990 Islam and the Christian Mission3 hours to discipling and equipping new Christians This course is a study of Christian missionary for church leadership. It also deals with the outreach to Muslim peoples. The course will processes and procedures related to advanced examine the history of Christian missions to strategic planning and team ministry. Islam, models of missionary methodology, 33060, Field Seminar in Church Planting3 hours each evangelistic approaches that have been used 33080 An off-campus learning experience in which with Muslims, and contextualization issues. The students will participate in new church starts course will consist of lectures, readings, guest under the direction of a professor and a mentor speakers with practical missionary experience in the field. The experience may be either in in the Muslim world, videos, and student North America or abroad. Permission of the presentations. 32985 is highly recommended professor is required. before taking this class. 33100 Principles and Practice of 3Missions hours 32995 Introduction to Modern Arabic3 hoursI A topical study of critical principles in Christian An introduction to Modern Standard Arabic missions and missionary life. Topics include (MSA) and the Levantine dialect with a focus calling, preparation, family life, theological on the four language skills (listening, reading, education/pastoral training, strategy writing, and speaking) and a study of Arab development, etc. culture and civilization. 33150 Area Study in Christian Missions3 hours 32996 Introduction to Modern Arabic3 hoursII An analysis of the cultural environment, A continuation of Arabic 1, focusing on the religious heritage, and the structure of four language skills, listening, reading, writing, Southern Baptist missions in a specific and speaking, with a study of Arab culture and geographic region of the world. Emphasis civilization. Prerequisite: 32995. will be given to needs and opportunities for 32999 Thesis Research and Writing 2 hours missions service on this field. 33000 Cultural Anthropology 3 hours 33190 Community Development and Disaster A sociological study of the institution of Response Missions and 3 Ministryhours culture. The purpose is to enable students to A review and study of human needs missions understand their own culture and prepare them and the biblical support of such missions in to relate to persons of another culture and to order to develop a contemporary approach to share the gospel therein. human needs mission work. 33005 Ethnographic Research 3 hours 33200 Missions in North America 3 hours Ethnographic qualitative research focuses A study of the contemporary scene in on understanding and describing human Southern Baptist North American missions, cultures and intercultural interaction rather including considerations regarding a strategy than traditional experimental, empirical, and for an effective mission to America. statistical (quantitative) research. The central 33410 Language Learning for Missionaries3 hours purpose of the course will be to explore various This course is a specialized course for methods, resources, and tools for ethnographic students involved in the Master of Divinity research and worldview identification in order in Missions with emphasis in International to make the most effective use of them in Church Planting. The course will be field fulfilling the Great Commission. based; that is, the course will be taught on 33010 Communication in Oral Cultures3 hours an international mission field. The course of This course concentrates upon effective study will be supervised by a member of the page 132 | Curriculum SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 missions department, but the actual teaching planting principles, particular emphasis will be will be provided by missionaries and nationals placed on the practical implementation of such designated by the International Mission Board. principles. Students will also be introduced The purpose of the course is to teach the to the respective church planting degree church planter interns to speak at a basic programs of the North American Mission Board level in their target culture. This course should and the International Mission Board. be taken during the concluding semester of 33830 Intercultural Church Planting 3 hours formal language study. This advanced course in church planting 33420 Cultural Acquisition for Missionaries3 hours addresses the biblical basis, missiological This course is a specialized course for principles, and methods necessary for planting students in the Master of Divinity in Missions indigenous churches, with an emphasis on the with emphasis in International Church cultural context. Planting. The course will be field-based; 33840 Models of Church Planting 3 hours that is, the course will be taught on an This is an advanced course in church planting. international mission field. The course of Students will study and evaluate several study will be supervised by a member of the different models of church planting in light missions department, but the actual teaching of biblical and missiological principles. will be provided by missionaries and nationals Prerequisite: 33820 or 33830. designated by the International Mission Board. The purpose of the course is to 33850 Principles and Methods of teach the church planter interns to function Local Church Growth 3 hours An integrated study of socio-economic appropriately in their target culture. This factors, organizational structures, and biblical course should be taken when first entering principles that influence assimilation or loss of the new culture. church members. 33430 Migrations and the Modern Diaspora3 hours A study of people groups in America in urban 33855 Apologetics in the Local Church3 hours A study of the role of apologetics in the local settings, with attention given to foreign born church. Emphasis is given to understanding populations and the role of the church in the city. ways of integrating apologetics training into 33450 Field Research in Missions 3 hours the teaching ministry of the church. Attention This is a field-based course that offers students will also be given to understanding how the the opportunity to engage in missions research. intrinsic life of the local church can be an Students will be required to travel to an off- apologetic for the faith. campus site to study an ethnolinguistic group and gauge their responsiveness to the gospel. 33860 Church Multiplication Strategies 3 hours An advanced course in church planting 33477 Topics in Missions 3 hours focusing on the missiological (biblical, Selected studies in specialized areas within theological, and strategic) foundations of this discipline, as designed by a professor and church multiplication. Particular attention offered with administrative approval. will be given to reproducing churches among 33550 Ministry to Hispanics 3 hours people groups and people group segments. This course is designed to prepare the student 33877 Studies in Church Planting 3 hours for ministry to the burgeoning Hispanic Selected studies in specialized areas within population in the United States and the this discipline, as designed by a professor and 21 countries of Latin America. It includes offered with administrative approval. an orientation to the Spanish language for ministry and evangelism as well as the 44920 Applied Ministry: BGS 1 hour Applied Ministry is a field education class in challenges common to Latin America cultures which the student obtains practical ministry such as Roman Catholicism and immigration. experience under the supervision of a qualified 33700 Business as Mission 3 hours minister at an eligible site. Full details are The purpose of this course is to explore provided in the Applied Ministry Handbook on the theological, ethical, and missiological the seminary’s website. issues involved in Business as Mission. The student will read key texts on the topic that 44930 Applied Ministry: explore Business as Mission from a variety Mission Trips/Partnerships 1 hour Applied Ministry is a field education class in of viewpoints, interact with practitioners of which the student obtains practical ministry Business as Mission, and conduct research on experience under the supervision of a qualified a specific aspect of Business as Mission. minister at an eligible site. Full details are 33820 Introduction to Church Planting3 hours provided in the Applied Ministry Handbook on This course is a study of the biblical and the seminary’s website. missiological principles of church planting. Though this course is focused on church

SOUTHERN SEMINARY Curriculum CATALOG | | page 133 2016-2017 44936 Integrative Seminar III: Outreach6 hours practical experience in the three “stool legs” An intensive supervised ministry experience of revitalization training: Pastoral Theology, focused on the development of competencies Healthy Ecclesiology, and Personal Soul Care. related to effective outreach/missions and All three elements are required to serve and consisting of the following: ministry service endure in a church revitalization environment. in a pre-approved setting, involvement in Students will meet with revitalization leaders a formal church-based internship/pastoral and receive individual discipleship to help training program, and appropriate academic prepare for this unique work. This course is requirements which will enhance the student’s professor permission required. 36550 is highly understanding and practice of outreach and recommended before taking this course. missions. Pre-approval required. 37600 The Ministry of the Black 3 Churchhours The origin, development, distinctives, and Church and Society contributions of the Black Church. Particular 36300 City Context for Christian 3Ministry hours attention is given to contemporary trends, A sociological, anthropological, and theological with an emphasis upon Black Baptists. analysis of the urban church and the variety Opportunities for contact with Black churches of communities it serves throughout the city. and church persons are provided during the Emphasis will be given to the understandings course. This course is also numbered 40400. of the city from its central business district to 37650 Pastoral Care in the Urban3 Contexthours suburbia and exurbia and how the church and An examination of contemporary pastoral care missionaries can minister and evangelize in all issues, models, and techniques utilized in the of these settings. context of the church serving primarily the 36450 Ministry/Evangelism: urban and African-American community. A Holistic Approach to 3 the hoursGospel Emphasis will be given to the complementary Church Music and Worship nature of ministry and evangelism. A holistic 40200 The Worshiping Church 3 hours approach to witnessing will be central to the A study of Christian worship, its biblical course material. Class time will be given to roots, its historical development, the impact evangelism, forms of Christian ministry, church of the Reformation and the liturgical revival; involvement in the community, and the biblical/ a comparative study of contemporary theological basis for holistic ministry. Case denominational worship patterns, the selection studies of churches practicing holistic ministry/ of worship materials, planning orders of evangelism will be used to give practical worship, inter-staff participation in worship in application of the course material. relation to preaching, evangelism, music, and 36500 Church Action in the Community3 hours the spiritual growth of participants. An exploration of the multiple forms of 40220 Christian Worship in Christian ministry and social action whereby Contemporary Culture 3 hours a church can have impact on its community A study of Christian worship and its arts in through creative strategies of evangelism relation to contemporary culture. and intentional, aggressive social interaction. Special attention will be given to the (1) 40605 Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual 3Songs hours A survey of congregational psalmody, theological foundations for social concern, (2) hymnody, and contemporary worship songs. an analysis of the social organizations related to church concerns, and (3) how the church can 40610 Discipling Worship Ministry I 2 hours involve itself within the community context. A study of worship theology, philosophy and methodology. The course also explores 36550 Introduction to Church Revitalization 3 hours historical, cultural, and aesthetic dimensions of An examination of the ministry of revitalizing church music and worship. plateaued and declining churches that moves from biblical and theological foundations to 40615 Discipling Worship Ministry II2 hours practical application including the utilization A study of church worship ministry leadership of case studies. Particular attention will be and administration. Emphasis is given to given to the issues of leading change in worship ministry for children, students, senior the church, conflict management, ministry adults, and special events. contextualization, and increasing church 40620 Worship Leadership and Design2 hours evangelistic effectiveness. A class focused on platform worship 36555 Church Revitalization Practicum 3 hours leadership. Practical application of worship This practicum will prepare aspiring pastors leading skills and evaluation in a lab setting. to provide the leadership and care needed This course will also explore issues such as to revitalize struggling, dying churches. The working with pastors, instrumentalists, and course will provide an academic foundation and tech teams in worship. page 134 | Curriculum SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 40625 Vocal Ensemble Leadership 2 hours 40661 Aural Skills I 1 hour A brief study of vocal pedagogy and its Aural Skills I focuses on the development of application in choral and vocal ensemble basic skills in sight-singing and ear training. settings. This course will also include traditional 40662 Aural Skills II 1 hour choral technique practices as well as helpful Aural Skills II further develops skills established methods for working with vocalists on praise skills in sight-singing and ear training. teams. Students in this course will need college level skills in conducting technique. 40663 Aural Skills III 1 hour Advanced studies in ear training and 40630 Worship Band Techniques 2 hours sight-singing. This course will facilitate a foundational understanding of worship band instruments 40670 Songwriting for Worship Leaders2 hours This course is a study of songwriting so that the student will be equipped to work techniques and song style as it relates to with instrumentalists in church music settings. writing songs for the worshiping church. Also included: assessing instrumental needs of the church, finding literature, securing 40680 Worship Band Lab: Guitar ½ hour players, scheduling, and rehearsing. Students Provides hands on, laboratory-based in this course will need college level skills in instruction on the instruments of the modern conducting technique. rhythm band (guitar) with the purpose of equipping the student with the skills necessary 40635 Technology for Music and to effectively teach and rehearse the modern Worship Ministry 2 hours rhythm section for worship in local church. Basic understanding of church sound systems, lighting systems, projection systems, projection 40681 Worship Band Lab: Keyboard ½ hour software, and using video in the worship Provides hands on, laboratory-based service. Includes field trips to area churches to instruction on the instruments of the modern observe technology in use. rhythm band (keyboard) with the purpose of equipping the student with the skills necessary 40636 Recording Techniques for to effectively teach and rehearse the modern Worship Leaders I 2 hours rhythm section for worship in local church. This course is a study of recording techniques and methods that will help worship leaders 40682 Worship Band Lab: Bass Guitar½ hour record hymns and other worship songs for Provides hands on, laboratory-based their local church’s congregation. Students in instruction on the instruments of the modern this course will learn how to record digitally rhythm band (bass guitar) with the purpose of with industry standard recording software, equipping the student with the skills necessary how to edit, process, and mix layered to effectively teach and rehearse the modern recordings as well as microphone techniques. rhythm section for worship in local church. Through study in each of these areas, students 40683 Worship Band Lab: Drum Set½ hour will have the tools needed to easily record and Provides hands on, laboratory-based disseminate new worship songs for the local instruction on the instruments of the modern church and beyond. rhythm band (drum set) with the purpose of 40645 Vocal Skills for Worship Minors2 hours equipping the student with the skills necessary This course is intended to present and make to effectively teach and rehearse the modern application of basic principles of singing rhythm section for worship in local church. technique. This course is designed for voice 40684 Worship Band Lab: Guitar ½II hour proficiency students whose primary interest for To provide hands on, laboratory-based improving their singing is to lead in worship. instruction on the instruments of the modern There are no prerequisites. rhythm band (guitar) with the purpose of 40651 Music Theory I 2 hours equipping the student with the skills necessary An introduction to the fundamentals of music, to effectively teach and rehearse the modern incorporating music notation, pitch, and simple rhythm section for worship in the local church. chord construction. Guitar Band Lab Level II is for students who have completed the first semester of Guitar 40652 Music Theory II 2 hours Band Lab. Entering students may take a A review of fundamentals by an intensive study proficiency to determine if they can bypass of common practice harmony; proceeds to the Level I course and proceed to Level II. secondary dominant chords and elementary modulation. 40685 Worship Band Lab: Keyboard ½ II hour To provide hands on, laboratory-based 40653 Music Theory III 2 hours instruction on the instruments of the modern A continuation of Music Theory II, proceeding rhythm band (keyboard) with the purpose of through all diatonic seventh chords, some equipping the student with the skills necessary altered and borrowed chords, and elementary modulations.

SOUTHERN SEMINARY Curriculum CATALOG | | page 135 2016-2017 to effectively teach and rehearse the modern congregational worship songs and hymns rhythm section for worship in the local church. (texts and music) in the context of a world Keyboard Level II is for students who have music overview of characteristic indigenous completed the first semester of Keyboard musics form the major musical traditions of Band Lab. Entering students may take a the world. proficiency to determine if they can bypass 41095 Ethnodoxology in Christian Ministry3 hours the Level I course and proceed to Level II. A foundational course introducing theoretical 40686 Worship Band Lab: Bass Guitar½ hourII and practical tools for church planters and To provide hands on, laboratory-based worship facilitators to serve more effectively instruction on the instruments of the modern in cross-cultural worship ministry, whether rhythm band (bass guitar) with the purpose of overseas or in multi-ethnic North American equipping the student with the skills necessary churches. Covers missiological framework to effectively teach and rehearse the modern for music and arts in multicultural and cross- rhythm section for worship in the local church. cultural church contexts, field research and Bass Guitar Level II is for students who have interviewing, analysis of song lyrics, models completed the first semester of Bass Guitar for research and practice, and a body of Band Lab, Level I. Entering students may take worship music from diverse world music a proficiency to determine if they can bypass traditions. Congregational Song in World the Level I course and proceed to Level II. Cultures (41090) recommended but not required. Music reading skills not required. 40687 Worship Band Lab: Drum Set½ hourII To provide hands on, laboratory-based 50004 Musicianship IV 3 hours instruction on the instruments of the modern This course is a continuation of Musicianship III, rhythm band (drum set) with the purpose of incorporating all skills developed in preceding equipping the student with the skills necessary musicianship courses, and proceeding through to effectively teach and rehearse the modern advanced chromatic harmony and foreign rhythm section for worship in the local church. modulations, more elaborate musical forms, The level II course is for students who have with continued development of contrapuntal completed the first semester of Drum Set skills. Some exposure to 20th century melody, Band Lab, Level I. Entering students may take rhythm, and harmony, including serial a proficiency to determine if they can bypass techniques. Prerequisite: 50003 Musicianship III. the Level I course and proceed to Level II. 50220 Orchestration 2 hours 40693 Worship Leadership Field Education: Function and use of the major instruments. Leadership 1 Basic transpositionhour and instrumentation. Worship leadership field education at an Offered in fall semesters only. approved site church under the supervision 50355 Introduction to Conducting 2 hours of a field supervisor. This course includes An introduction to basic conducting patterns on-campus classes as well as required service and skills with an emphasis on directing in a church setting in the area of music congregational singing. Appropriate for ministry and worship. This semester of field students with no formal musical training. education is focused on worship leadership. Department of Biblical Worship students 40694 Worship Leadership Field Education: who are required to take 52600 Graduate Current Trends in WorshipConducting will not1 receive graduatehour credit for This course includes on-campus classes as well this course. as required service in a church setting in the 50310 Music History and Literature area of music ministry and worship. Worship through the Baroque 3 hours leadership/ministry service will take place at Music development and literature from pre- an approved site church under the supervision Christian times through Baroque period. of a field supervisor. Offered in fall semesters only. 41016 Integrative Seminar in Church Music 50320 Music History and Literature and Worship after2 the hours Baroque 3 hours A capstone course for church music and worship Music development and literature after the students to be taken in the last semester of Baroque to the present. Offered in spring study. Theology, ministry, music, and worship semesters only. courses are synthesized, with concentration on 50355 Introduction to Conducting 2 hours writing a philosophy of church music, résumé An introduction to basic conducting patterns writing, interviewing, and preparing a worship and skills with an emphasis on directing video project. Prerequisite: 44992. congregational singing. Appropriate for 41090 Congregational Song in students with no formal musical training. World Cultures School2 of Church Ministrieshours students who are A cross-cultural survey of Christian required to take 52600 Graduate Conducting page 136 | Curriculum SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 will not receive graduate credit for this course. writing. Offered in spring semesters only. 50740 Southern Seminary Chorale 1 hour 55000 Pre-Graduate Minor: Voice 1 hour A chorale group providing worship leadership Private study for voice minors. One-half hour for seminary chapel and other occasions. No private lesson. course fee. 55010 Pre-Graduate Major: Voice 2 hours 50770 Doxology Voice Ensemble 1 hour Private study. Forty-five minute private lessons. A vocal ensemble of 9 students performing 55040 Pre-Graduate Class for Minors: Voice1 hour I a wide range of traditional choral and Fundamentals of vocal production. contemporary music. Students will receive a partial tuition waiver for participation in this 55050 Pre-Graduate Class for Minors: Voice 1II hour Fundamentals of vocal production continued. group. This group will travel several times during the year as a recruiting team for the school. No 55100 Private Study: Voice 1 hour course fee. One-half hour private lesson. 50985 Southern Seminary Worship Band1 hour 55120 M.C.M. Concentration: Voice 2 hours An ensemble consisting of praise band Vocal technique and literature. Forty-five instrumentalists and two or three vocalists minutes of instruction weekly. providing worship leadership for seminary 55130 Voice Applied Concentration for chapel and other occasions. No course fee. Worship Leadership 2 hours 50985 Chapel Orchestra 1 hour Private voice lessons for students who declare The instrumental ensemble that provides Voice as their principal applied area for service music for Tuesday chapel. One-hour Worship degree programs. The course provides rehearsal and weekly chapel. No course fee. 10.5 hours of private lesson time per semester, plus a 50-minute required voice studio class 51490 Graduate Review of Music 3Theory hours during each week of the term. A review and synthesis of aural and written skills taught in the undergraduate music theory 55600 Graduate Diction 1 hour curriculum, with the aim of strengthening Phonetics as applied to the singing of foreign music theory competencies through unifying languages. intellectual and aural knowledge. Includes 55900 Graduate Recital: Voice 1 hour studies in harmony/part-writing, micro- and Seven hours of private instruction. macro-listening, sight singing, keyboard 56000 Pre-Graduate Minor: Organ 1 hour harmony, and music analysis. Permission of the Private lessons for students who have met professor is required. minimum keyboard proficiency. One-half hour 51660 Instrumental Transcription and private lesson. Arranging 2 hours 56010 Pre-Graduate Major: Organ 2 hours Writing for homogeneous instrumental Private study. Forty-five minute private lesson ensembles—brass, string, and woodwind— per week. One hour repertoire class. according to the “4+” format. Pieces are recorded and reviewed. 56100 Private Study: Organ 1 hour One-half hour private lesson. 51700 Private Instruction in Composition2 hours For composition majors. One-half hour private 56120 M.C.M. Concentration: Organ 2 hours lesson. Advanced techniques. Forty-five minutes of instruction weekly. 52490 Graduate Music History Review3 hours An intensive review course of the development 56900 Graduate Recital: Organ 1 hour of Western art music from antiquity through Seven hours of private instruction. the present. Prerequisite: one or more 57000 Pre-Graduate Minor: Piano 1 hour semesters of undergraduate music history. Private piano for beginning and advanced 52600 Graduate Conducting 2 hours piano minors. One-half hour private lesson. Assuming a basic command of manual 57010 Pre-Graduate Major: Piano 2 hours technique, emphasis here is given to elements 57050 Pre-Graduate Class: Piano I 1 hour of internalization, musical judgment, and group dynamics. 57060 Pre-Graduate Class: Piano II 1 hour 57070 Pre-Graduate Class: Piano III 1 hour 52700 Private Instruction in Conducting2 hours For conducting majors. One-half hour private 57080 Pre-Graduate Class: Piano IV 1 hour lesson. 57100 Private Study: Piano 1 hour 52950 Seminar in Conducting 2 hours Study for the student who has completed pre- graduate piano. One-half hour private lesson. 54605 Research and Writing in Church Music2 hours Methodologies and resources for research 57120 M.C.M. Concentration: Piano 2 hours preparatory to thesis, project, and dissertation Advanced techniques. Forty-five minutes of instruction weekly.

SOUTHERN SEMINARY Curriculum CATALOG | | page 137 2016-2017 57130 Piano Applied Concentration for 58920 Graduate Recital: String 1 hour Worship Leadership 2 Seven hours of privatehours instruction. Private piano instruction for students who 58930 Graduate Recital: Percussion 1 hour declare Piano as their principal applied area for Seven hours of private instruction. Worship degree programs. The course provides 10.5 hours of private lesson time per semester, plus a 50-minute required studio class during Leadership and Discipleship each week of the term. 34340 Parenting and Family Issues 3 hours This course examines issues of childrearing 57900 Graduate Recital: Piano 1 hour Seven hours of private instruction. and family discipleship from the perspective of biblical counseling. The course addresses 58050 Pre-Graduate Major: Woodwind 2 hours foundational issues of the distinctive roles of Forty-five minute private lesson per week or the father and mother in the rearing of children, one-half hour lesson and a pedagogy session. discipline, adoption, conflict resolution, 58060 Pre-Graduate Major: Brass 2 hours education, and character development. Forty-five minute private lesson per week or 40080 Christian Leadership 3 hours one-half hour lesson and a pedagogy session. A study of the nature of Christian leadership in 58070 Pre-Graduate Major: String 2 hours the context of the local church ministry. The Forty-five minute private lesson per week or church as an organism and an organization one-half hour lesson and a pedagogy session. is examined. The nature and purpose of 58080 Pre-Graduate Major: Percussion 2 hours the church is analyzed. Essential character Forty-five minute private lesson per week or qualities and leadership competencies are one-half hour lesson and a pedagogy session. developed. Special attention is given to the skills necessary to guiding the local church 58100 Private Study: Woodwind 1 hour through various elements of change and One-half hour private lesson. obstacles toward biblical effectiveness. 58110 Private Study: Brass 1 hour 41500 Role of the Associate Minister3 hours One-half hour private lesson. A practical study of the person and work of 58120 Private Study: String 1 hour the minister of education on a local church One-half hour private lesson. staff. Focus is upon personal and professional 58130 Private Study: Percussion 1 hour characteristics which enhance effective One-half hour private lesson. functioning, as well as upon required skills, expectations, and ministry problems and 58150 M.C.M. Concentration: Woodwind2 hours May include recital requirements. One-half hour possibilities. private lesson. One hour pedagogy session. 41700 The Role of the Minister to Children 58160 M.C.M. Concentration: Brass 2 hours and Families 3 hours May include recital requirements. One-half hour A study of the role of ministers to children and private lesson. One hour pedagogy session. directors in children’s programs, including day care and church kindergartens. The objectives, 58170 M.C.M. Concentration: String 2 hours methods, materials, and trends of church May include recital requirements. One-half to programs for children will be reviewed. three-quarter hour private lesson; may include pedagogy instruction. 41800 Introduction to Youth and Family Ministry 3 hours 58180 M.C.M. Concentration: Percussion2 hours An examination of various designs for May include recital requirements. One-half to developing a biblically based, purpose driven, three-quarter hour private lesson; may include church ministry for contemporary youth. The pedagogy instruction. personal integrity, professional qualities, skills, 58450 Instrumental Applied Concentration ministry problems, and expectations of the for Worship Leadership minister2 of youth are examined.hours Private instrument instruction for students who 42210 Team Ministry Relations 3 hours declare guitar or an orchestral instrument as An analysis of servant leader roles and their principal applied area for worship degree ministry team dynamics in a multiple-staff programs. The course provides 10.5 hours ministry in the local church. of private lesson time per semester, plus a 50-minute required studio class during each 42410 Dynamics of Organizational week of the term. Leadership 3 hours A study of the principles and practices for 58900 Graduate Recital: Woodwind 1 hour effectively managing the business affairs of Seven hours of private instruction. a church. Financial management, budgeting, 58910 Graduate Recital: Brass 1 hour office supervision, personnel administration, Seven hours of private instruction. building construction and maintenance, food page 138 | Curriculum SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 service, and related areas are explored. and theological foundations for discipleship in college ministry and making application to 42450 Change and Conflict Management3 hours the discipleship process. Models and other An analysis of the leadership role of the paradigms for small group ministry to college minister in managing change and conflict. students are also discussed. Principles for leading organizational change and diffusing conflict are examined. 43500 College Ministry Field Education: Survey ½ hour 42490 Cooperative Program 2 hours An experiential learning introduction of A study of the history, character, and purpose field education at a SCM approved site. This of the Cooperative Program. We will reflect course gives the student the opportunity on such matters as the basis and structure to serve a minimum of five hours per week of cooperation, the most effective means to observing and participating in an effective accomplish the Great Commission, and the college ministry under the guidance of central role of the Cooperative Program in a tenured college ministry professional. Southern Baptist missionary efforts. Prerequisite: First-year status, interview with 42710 The Southern Baptist Convention SCM college ministry coordinator. Annual Meeting 3 hours 44720 Internship in CE and Leadership6 hours A study of the Southern Baptist Convention An intensive supervised ministry experience and its decision-making processes through consisting of full-time service in a pre-approved participation in the annual meeting of the setting different from the fieldwork settings Southern Baptist Convention. Students will of the supervised ministry experiences. Pre- attend the pre-convention sessions as well approval required. as sessions of the convention, and discussion and evaluation sessions both during the 44790 Integrative Seminar I: Leadership6 hours convention and in regularly scheduled class An intensive supervised ministry experience discussions. focused on the development of leadership competencies and consisting of the following: 43000 Ministries to College Students3 hours ministry service in a pre-approved setting, A study of ministries with college students in involvement in a formal church-based church and campus settings. Attention is given internship/ministerial training program, and to both traditional and non-traditional college appropriate academic requirements which students. History and philosophy of and will enhance the student’s understanding of current approaches to student ministry are ministerial leadership. Pre-approval required. addressed. A four-day mission/observation trip may be required. 45100 Issues and Trends in Leadership and Discipleship 3 hours 43200, Campus Ministry Internship3 hours each An analysis of contemporary issues in 43220 An internship program designed to afford Christian education and ministry leadership, ministry experience under close supervision and an evaluation of proposed ministry for the student who contemplates serving in responses. campus ministry or in some other ministry 45150 Worldview, Culture, and Discipleship3 hours in a college-oriented community upon A study of the biblical and theological graduation. A student who is accepted as an foundations of education and developing a enrollee in the program is required to serve philosophy of education based upon those in a paid college-oriented position under foundations. From the perspective of a biblical the direction of an approved field supervisor worldview, various philosophies of education for a period of nine months. Permission of and the historical practices of education will professor required. be considered and critiqued. 43400 The Christian Faith and the University3 hours 45200 Research and Statistics 3 hours A study of the contemporary university and A study intended to acquaint the student with the relation of religion to its function as well evaluation and measurement in education as significant aspects implicit in formulating with the application of research method to a Christian philosophy of higher education. educational research. Includes examination Areas of creative tension between church and of statistical methods, data analysis, and university are considered. student assessment. 43450 Discipleship in College Ministry3 hours 45201- Advanced Research in Leadership This course explores the principles and 45204 and Discipleship 1-4 hours methods of spiritual maturing in the lives An intensive self-directed analysis of a topic of late adolescents. Investigation of the in Christian education or ministry leadership. psychological, developmental, social, and Pre-approval required. environmental factors which influence spiritual development in college students. Special 45250 Family Ministry Through the Lifespan 3 hours attention is given to exploring the biblical This course provides an overview of human

SOUTHERN SEMINARY Curriculum CATALOG | | page 139 2016-2017 development and change throughout the second-year students whose career goal is lifespan, focusing on how local churches ministry to children. can adopt a family-equipping paradigm for 45870 Advanced Education Psychology3 hours discipleship in their ministries to persons at An overview of the contributions of every stage of development. psychology to the teaching-learning process. 45260 Discipleship and Family Ministry3 hours Topics include learning theory, individual An exploration of ways the church can differences, motivation, human development, minister to the modern family in all its forms: exceptionality, teaching methodology, the single person, the couple with no children, measurement, and evaluation. This course is and parents of children in various stages of restricted to Boyce College Teacher Education development. Attention is given to the needs Program students. of each form of family and how the church 46000 Youth Ministry and Discipleship3 hours can help meet those needs through education, An examination of development during the program design, and other ministries. adolescent years as a basis for planning a 45400 Christian Teaching 3 hours relevant local church youth program. A critical An exploration of instructional designs and examination is made of curriculum provisions teaching resources for creative and effective for youth with a special emphasis on SBC bible teaching in the local church and other curriculum. ministry contexts. 46010 Advanced Youth Ministry 3 hours 45700 Education of the Preschool 3 Childhours This course is designed to address issues A study of the relation of patterns of of long-term calling to vocational youth social, emotional, physical, cognitive, ministry. In this course, the students will and spiritual growth of young children to explore critical persona and professional educational principles. Emphasis is first issues related to successive stages or placed on development of growth, then on seasons of youth ministry. Prerequisite: learning activities, materials, and equipment 41800 Introduction to Youth and Family appropriate to teaching young children. Ministry or professor permission. Observation and participation competencies 46020 Current Trends in Youth Ministry3 hours are developed within the context of church This course is an active exploration into the program organizations in the church. cultural trends impacting the adolescents 45760 Education of the School Age Child: population and both the current and proposed Grades One to church ministrySix response to those trends.3 hours A study of the growth characteristics and Theological, sociological, and methodological needs of children of ages 6-12, as related to research related to the future of youth work educational principles. Emphasis is first placed will be engaged with emphasis given to a on development of growth, then on learning biblical/theological critique of proposed activities, materials, and equipment appropriate ministry methods. to teaching school age children. Observation 46100 Ministry with Adolescents in 3 Crisishours and participation competencies are developed An examination of selected current problems under supervision of faculties of programs for confronting today’s youth with emphasis on younger, middle, and older children. biblical applications to these problems. The 45800 Discipling Children 3 hours problem-solving technique of case studies is A study of the spiritual development of emphasized in developing leadership skills. children from birth through 11 years of 46105 Effective Communication age. The relationship of moral and spiritual to Adolescents 3 hours development to curricular materials of church A study of the biblical foundations for organizations is examined. presenting the gospel with specific application 45810 Effective Communication to adolescents. Sermon construction, lesson with Children preparation,3 platform techniques,hours and general This course is designed to give students a speaking qualifications within the context laboratory experience, with coaching, in the of cultural relevance will be considered with art and skill of communicating biblical truths special emphasis given to adolescents and to children. age appropriate communication. Prerequisite: 45860 Current Trends in Childhood 41800 Introduction to Youth and Family Education 3 Ministryhours and 22100 Biblical Hermeneutics. Exploration of trends and issues in childhood 46110 Professional Development and Resources education with an emphasis on the ministry in Youth Ministry 3 hours to children. Study based on student interests This course will focus on the call to ministry, with the objective of synthesizing their examining personal growth, and commitment. experiences. Extensive readings. Designed for Job descriptions, staff development and page 140 | Curriculum SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 relationships, goal setting, time, and financial curriculum. Prerequisite: 41800 Introduction management will be emphasized. Writing a to Youth and Family Ministry. professional resume and development of a 46135 Team Building in Youth Ministry3 hours personal development plan will be covered This course is designed to increase the youth as well as the strategy for developing ministry student’s effectiveness in developing necessary referral networks in youth ministry. a balanced team ministry strategy that Prerequisite: 46010 Advanced Youth Ministry. encompasses volunteers, parents, as well 46115 Program Development and Planning as student leaders. Special attention will be in Youth Ministry given to the youth leader’s3 role as a part of hours This course is a study of the essential the pastoral ministry team. Prerequisite: 46010 administrative and management skills for Advanced Youth Ministry. effective planning and programming in local 46200 Youth Ministry and Recreation3 hours church youth ministry. Emphasis will be given An examination of the integration of church to the development of a comprehensive youth recreation into the church’s larger task of ministry program. This will include volunteer providing an effective ministry with youth. A recruitment and training as well as ministry workshop component of the course requires recreation that enhances an effective youth the student to attend at his/her expense an ministry. Budget planning and implementation event approved by the course professor. will be integrated into this process. 46260 Youth Ministry and the Family3 hours 46120 Strategies for Campus Outreach An examination of adolescents in the context in Youth Ministry of a family dynamic, 3this course explores hours This course will be a study of the outreach the relationships that impact the life of the strategy in bringing youth to salvation and a adolescent as well as methods for influencing growing relationship with Christ in the context the adolescent’s family through impacting the of a campus ministry. Attention is given to the adolescent. Methods for developing biblical basic workings of the campus social system strategies for ministry to disciple adolescents and the methods used in reaching it with the for life as an adult will be emphasized. Priority gospel as well as equipping adolescents to will be placed on equipping the whole church reach their friends with the gospel. Starting family in nurturing our youth. a campus ministry from “scratch” will be a primary focus of this course. Special attention 46325 Discipling Adults 3 hours An overview of adult strategies currently in will be given to evangelizing students, use within church-based ministries. Students working with school officials, and legal issues. will learn how to apply both traditional and Prerequisite: 41800 Introduction to Youth and purpose-driven ministry designs to attract, Family Ministry. disciple, and train adults for leadership in the 46125 Strategies for Cross-Cultural church. Emphasis will be given to selecting and Youth Ministry utilizing3 innovative resourceshours with adults. This course is an examination of the development and implementation of 46505 Adult Educational Ministry in the philosophical paradigms and strategies Local Church 3 hours A study in identifying foundational issues of for cross-cultural youth ministry such as effective educational ministry for adults in the local church youth group involvement in local church. Adult developmental theories, international youth ministry and training ministries, programs and strategies, and for the implementation of short-term youth teaching approaches particularly unique to cross-cultural experiences. Orientation to adults will be included in the course. various student ministry positions, principles necessary for successful student missions programming, and a survey of methodology Doctoral Studies involved will be presented. Special attention (80000-97060) will be given to connecting with and accessing resources through the International Mission Professional Doctoral Studies Board and North American Mission Board. 80230 Old Testament Theology 4 hours Prerequisite: 46010 Advanced Youth Ministry. An examination of the interpretive perspective Also taught under 33340. of the biblical authors in the Old Testament. A 46130 Teaching Principles and Strategies for particular focus will be placed upon the big story Ministry to Adolescents they presuppose3 and the imagery,hours symbolism, This course is an examination of the and patterns they use to summarize and further development of biblical curricula for interpret that story. establishing a comprehensive teaching strategy in local church youth ministry. Students will develop a comprehensive

SOUTHERN SEMINARY Curriculum CATALOG | | page 141 2016-2017 80232 Use of the Old Testament in the contemporary public theology. This course Old Testament will focus broadly on religious3 liberty and its hours An examination of the interpretive perspective application to several arenas of public policy. of the Old Testament authors as shown by the It will analyze the biblical, doctrinal, historical, way later Old Testament authors engage earlier and practical aspects of applying Christian Old Testament Scripture theology and ethics in the public square. 80300 Christian Scripture and the 80400 Christian Heritage and the Practice of Ministry Practice of 4 Ministryhours 4 hours An examination of contemporary approaches An interdisciplinary approach to the practice to biblical interpretation with a focus upon their of Christian ministry with emphasis on the use in the practice of ministry. correlation of the historical, philosophical, 80311 Theological, Historical and Practical Issues theological, and ethical disciplines in in Expository Preaching the context of their contributions4 to thehours An examination of the theology, history, and functioning of the minister. practice of expository preaching. Attention 80411 Black Church Historical/Theological will be given to the biblical/theological Emphasis 4 hours basis for expository preaching, the historical A study of historical, philosophical, and developments of expository preaching, theological aspects relative to the Black and hermeneutical issues related to the art Church in the areas of black theology, worship, of expository preaching. The essential and biblical preaching, social justice, and ethical relevant nature of expository preaching for the dimensions of ministry. contemporary church will be emphasized. 80412 Black Church Leadership and 80312 Expository Preaching and the Administration 4 hours Old Testament A study of principles of effective4 leadership, hours An introduction to the interpretation of the church administration, church staff relations, Old Testament with the view to discovering, and pastoral leadership models with emphasis translating, and communicating in sermonic and focus on the Black Church. form the author’s intended messages. 80413 Black Church Ministry with Following a general introduction to the the Community 4 hours interpretation of the Old Testament, attention A study of various aspects of a congregation– will be devoted to appropriate hermeneutical program, process, context, and identity strategies to be applied to different genres with specific focus on Black Church ministry of biblical literature and demonstrating the with the community. Understanding the relevance of the Old Testament message for the community, networking with denominational church and the world today. and community entities, economic 80313 Expository Preaching and the development and empowerment, and grant New Testament writing will be examined.4 hours A study of the New Testament background 80414 Ministry Transitions for the Black Church for preaching with the view to discovering, of the 21st Century 4 hours translating, and communicating in sermonic A study of transitions in preaching, worship form the author’s intended messages. and ministry impacting the transformational Emphasis will be placed on selection of a text roles of black church leadership in the 21st and steps involved in sound exegesis. century. 80314 Methods and Models of 80471 Biblical and Systematic Theology Expository Preaching in 4 the hours Local Church 4 hours This seminar will feature the story of the art of A survey of issues concerning biblical expository preaching through the examination and systematic theology as they relate to of major homiletical methods: The deductive the preaching, teaching, and discipleship or propositional method and the inductive ministries of a local church. or narrative and sermonic plot method. Each method will be investigated based on 80472 Ecclesiology in the Local Church4 hours A survey of issues concerning the doctrine the movement and structure of the biblical of the church as they relate to the preaching, text. Preachers modeling these homiletical teaching, and discipleship ministries of a local methods in their sermons will be evaluated congregation. through videotapes and telephone dialogue conferences. Professors who are teaching 80473 Historical Theology in the in the four seminars will preach expository Local Church 4 hours sermons during daily required chapel services. A survey of issues concerning historical theology and the practice of utilizing historical 80371 Contemporary Issues in Public Policy4 hours theology in the teaching and discipleship An examination of selected issues in ministries of the local church. page 142 | Curriculum SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 80474 Practical Theology in the missions strategy with special attention Local Church given4 to contemporary strategies.hours Study A survey of issues concerning practical theology will be guided in developing a strategy for as they relate to the preaching, teaching, and evangelizing their target area. discipleship ministries of a local church. 80615 Current Issues in Global Missions4 hours 80551 Introduction to Biblical Counseling 4 hoursA survey of current issues in missiology A general introduction to basic concepts and and missions practice with an emphasis on distinctive features of biblical counseling, its application in the student’s ministry context. theological basis, and an evaluation of secular 80700 Ministry Research Project - Doctor of Ministry and integration counseling models. 80552 Methodology of Biblical Counseling 4 80710hours Contextualized Writing Seminar 2 hours This course seeks to outline the basic This seminar will aid the student in the components of the nouthetic counseling process development of their professional doctoral so that the counselor will know the foundational ministry project or thesis. The student will framework for biblical confrontation. analyze their current ministry context to determine the focus of their project or thesis 80553 Problems and Procedures of Biblical and then will write significant portions in Counseling 4 hours consultation with their supervisor. This course is designed to apply the biblical principles taught in the Methodology of 80720 Research Thesis Biblical Counseling course to a range of 80803 Biblical and Contemporary Models specific counseling problems. This course will of Christian Leadership 4 hours include student participation in counseling as A contextual study of both Old Testament and counselors, counselees, and observers. New Testament leadership styles. Comparison 80554 Marriage and Family Counseling4 hours with contemporary leadership theory and A biblical overview of the unique challenges philosophy will be expected. Seminar faced in marriage and family counseling focused participants will be expected to evaluate their upon accurately and appropriately instructing ministry context and expectations against families in these situations. Careful attention biblical and contemporary leadership principles. will be given to genuine heart change and the 80807 Leadership and Management Theory counseling resources available in this area. in Church Administration 4 hours 80600 Project Methodology 1 hour An analysis of current approaches to effective An analysis of various types of research church administration in relationship to appropriate to the interests of Christian leadership and management theory. ministry, with attention to areas, resources, 80808 Leadership of Effective Ministry Teams4 hours procedures, and requirements for Ministry A study of practical principles for working Research Projects. together in team ministry to develop, 80610 Introduction to Research and Writing1 hour strengthen and maintain effective ministry This seminar introduces professional doctoral teams in the church. students to the standards of doctoral research 80809 Leadership in Volunteer Ministries4 hours and writing. Particular emphasis is placed on An investigation of the biblical foundations of the standards pertaining to seminar papers, volunteer ministry as well as current theories project proposals, and research projects. Stress and trends used in volunteer organizations and is also placed on utilizing the necessary library contemporary churches. resources for doctoral work. 80821 Christian Formation of Children and 80611 Biblical and Theological Issues Adolescents 4 hours in Missions Explores4 the Christian formation andhours A survey of current biblical and theological discipleship of children and adolescents, issues in missions with specific focus on their focusing on the role of the family and on the relevance to the practice of missions. Practical relationship of Christian formation to theories implementation and evaluation of missions and of cognitive, moral, and spiritual development. church growth methodologies in light of their 80822 Issues in Student and Family Ministry4 hours theological foundations will be required. This course is an active exploration into the 80612 Intercultural Leadership 4 hours cultural trends impacting the adolescent A study of the principles of Christian leadership population and their families with an with specific attention to their application to examination of both the current and proposed missions contexts. Attention also will be given church ministry response to those trends. to strategies for leadership development. Theological, sociological, and methodological 80613 Missions Strategy: Theory and Practice 4 hours research related to the future of student and A study of the historical development of family ministry will be engaged with emphasis given to a biblical/theological critique of

SOUTHERN SEMINARY Curriculum CATALOG | | page 143 2016-2017 proposed ministry methods. contemporary understandings and practices of 80823 Models of Student and Family Ministry 4 hours Christian leadership. Particular emphasis will An in-depth theological and philosophical be given to the personal life, philosophy, and analysis of the history, methodology, and doctrine of the leader. relative strengths and weaknesses of primary 80871 The Leader's Voice 4 hours models of student and family ministry. An in-depth analysis of contemporary Seminar participants will be expected to communication for those in leadership roles evaluate their ministry context and personal Emphasis will be given to understanding leadership competencies in light of the communication and leadership skills in biblical concepts, principles, and guidelines discussed and theological perspective. Attention will during the seminar. be given to critically analyzing contemporary 80841 Theology and History of models of communication including Christian Worship 4 preaching, writing, digitalhours and print media. A study of biblical and theological themes Particular emphasis will be given to seminar related to the worship of the one true and living participants’ evaluation of their own leadership God as seen in both Old and New Testaments. characteristics, communication style, and Emphasis will be given to developments of relational tendencies. these aspects of worship across the testaments, 80872 The Leader as an Innovator4 hours with a goal of understanding better the nature An in-depth analysis of a Christian perspective of worship for Christian believers. A portion of on creativity in leadership, while also utilizing the course will focus on developing a historical contemporary theory and practices regarding perspective on practices of Christian worship. the creative method. Particular emphasis will be 80842 Planning and Leading given to biblical texts and theological principles Christian Worship 4 that regard the creativehours nature of God and A study of the structure and elements of those created in his image. Seminar participants corporate worship with an emphasis on will be expected to evaluate and enhance planning Christ-centered, biblically rich their own creative capacity as leaders while worship services. Special consideration will be maintaining robust commitment to Christian given to current issues in worship planning. orthodoxy. 80843 Arts, Culture, and Trends in 80873 Effective Administration in Leadership4 hours Christian Worship 4 This course provideshours an in-depth analysis A study of current trends related to worship on Christian perspectives regarding practices and the impact of culture, media, and administration in leadership, utilizing the arts. Specific focus is given to transitional contemporary theory and practices regarding trends in worship and the contextualization of how ideas move toward action. Particular various worship practices in a wide variety of emphasis will be given to biblical texts and evangelical settings. theological principles with regard to the successful realization of ideas. Seminar 80844 Leadership Dynamics in participants will be expected to evaluate and Worship Ministry 4enhance their own effectivenesshours as leaders A study of key leadership principles for the while maintaining robust commitment to worship pastor, this course focuses on essential Christian orthodoxy. personal and corporate leadership qualities and competencies necessary for effective ministry 80911 Intro to Biblical Spirituality 4 hours leadership. Particular attention will be given This seminar introduces the student to the to personal integrity and holiness, conflict nature, theology, purpose, and practice resolution, communicating vision, developing of biblical spirituality. The emphasis in team-based ministry, leading volunteers, this seminar is on the individual aspects navigating change, and relational connections of biblical spirituality and to personal with the pastoral team. spiritual disciplines. Some attention is given to understanding contemporary issues 80853 Ministry Research Project - Doctor of in spirituality and to helping the student Educational Ministry 6 develop a basis hoursfor evaluating popular trends A written presentation of a project combining and practices in spirituality. professional knowledge, documented research, and ministry application. The project must 80912 Christian Classics 4 hours have direct relevance to Christian leadership in Every pastor has heard of the great classics a particular ministry setting. An oral defense from our Christian heritage—such books as of the project before appropriate faculty and Augustine’s Confessions, Calvin’s Golden appropriate group members is required. Booklet of the Christian Life, Rutherford’s Letters, Bonar’s Life of McCheyne—but how 80870 Life and Doctrine of the 4 Leaderhours many of us have read even a few of them? An in-depth analysis of biblical, theological, and page 144 | Curriculum SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 This D.Min. course explores some of the 81140 Theological Latin 0 hours Christian classics from a number of eras of A non-credit course designed to give the the Church’s history (Patristic, Reformation & student a reading knowledge of theological Puritan, 18th and 19th century Evangelicalism). Latin. Fee required. It seeks to help the student know how to 81150 Theological Spanish 0 hours interpret these texts and develop life-long A non-credit course designed to give the strategies for reading them and profiting from student a reading knowledge of theological their spirituality. Spanish. Fee required. 80913 Biblical Spirituality in the 81170 Empirical Research and Computer Local Church Applications4 I— hours This seminar develops the student’s Quantitative Research Methods 0 hours understanding of biblical spirituality as A non-credit course designed to give the experienced and expressed in and through student a working knowledge of the empirical the context of the local church. The emphasis research process and methods in doing of the seminar will be upon the practical quantitative research. Students will create implementation of the interpersonal and research designs, gather and analyze data congregational aspects of biblical spirituality. using statistical computer software, and relate 80914 Spiritual Awakenings and Revivals4 hours results to an appropriate theoretical base. A survey of the history and theology of 81180 Empirical Research and Computer spiritual awakenings and revival in the western Applications II— Qualitative Research world since the Reformation. Particular Methods 0 hours attention is paid to the Puritan understanding A non-credit course designed to continue the and experience of revival, and the First and study of available computer resources to aid Second Great Awakenings. More recent the counseling clinician in the development reflections upon the nature of genuine revival of empirical research design. Students will by authors like Richard Lovelace and Iain H. become competent in the use of the latest Murray will also be considered. computer programs for the development of 80980 D.Min. Student: Registration Only qualitative research. “Holding” course for Doctor of Ministry 81200 Teaching Principles and Methods4 hours students who are officially on “interrupted” or A seminar designed to introduce the skills and “continuing enrollment” status. resources necessary for effective teaching. Consideration will be given to the teaching Research Doctoral Studies environment, the learning process, instructional methodology, the values of various media, General Studies and teaching in the local church as well as in 81020 Graduate Research Seminar 2 hours educational institutions. A survey of library resources and techniques 81250 Teaching Principles in Higher for the preparation of dissertations and Education Contexts 4 hours examination of research writing. A seminar designed to introduce the student 81050 Master of Theology Thesis Research4 hours to the following: the philosophy, organization, Supervised research on a thesis topic, expectations, and skills and resources preparation of a thesis prospectus, and necessary for effective teaching in institutions submission to a student’s Committee of of higher education. Consideration will be Instruction. given to the teaching environment, the learning 81060 Master of Theology Thesis 4Writing hours process, and instructional methodology. Final research and writing of a thesis in 81260 Foundations for Theological Studies2 hours accordance with an approved prospectus, This course provides an orientation to doctoral under the supervision of a student’s major level study as conducted in a theological and professor. Satisfactory acceptance of the confessional environment. The purpose is to thesis by a student’s Committee of Instruction address in a dialogical way key issues such is required for a passing grade. Approval of as the relationship of faith and scholarship, the prospectus is prerequisite for this course. the life of the mind and spirituality (including 81100 Theological French 0 hours intellectual virtue), worldview and its effects on A non-credit course designed to give the our scholarship, and what it means to know in student a reading knowledge of theological light of our confession of faith. French. Fee required. 81300 Higher Education 2 hours 81120 Theological German 0 hours This seminar has the purpose of acquainting A non-credit course designed to give the students with the philosophy, organization, and student a reading knowledge of theological structure of institutions of higher education German. Fee required. at the level of colleges, universities, and

SOUTHERN SEMINARY Curriculum CATALOG | | page 145 2016-2017 seminaries, both in the United States and in the Qumran. other countries. 82345 Seminar in Targumic Aramaic4 hours 81500 Guided Mentorship 1 hour Readings in the Aramaic Targums with an A directed analysis of precedent literature emphasis on the phonology, morphology, in the specific field of the student and an and syntax of selected texts. The historical, opportunity to teach and be evaluated. text-critical, and interpretational value of the Targums will be discussed. Old Testament Studies 82350 Exegetical Studies in Prophetic Books4 hours 82000 Old Testament Studies Colloquium2 hours The purpose of the seminar is to develop 82100 Historiography and the linguistic skills for the purpose of exegesis. The Patriarchal Period 4 seminar will consist ofhours readings from selected The Middle Bronze Age and its cultural passages from the prophets with attention remains. Attention will be given to the socio- to grammar, syntax, lexicography, textual cultural reconstruction and its relevance to an criticism, the masoretic tradition, and exegesis. understanding of the Patriarchal Narratives. 82390 Seminar in Historical Prerequisites: 20200, 20220, and 20400 or the Hebrew Grammar 4 hours equivalent. An introduction to the prehistory of Hebrew 82120 Historiography and the as well as to diachronic development Conquest/Settlement Period 4 hourswithin biblical Hebrew using the tools of The transition from Late Bronze to Early comparative and historical linguistics. Iron Age in Palestine. Using a systematic The focus is not only on phonology and study of cultural remains and socio-cultural morphology, but also on the system of verbal reconstruction, this seminar will focus on stems and so called “tenses.” The linguistic issues concerning the Hebrew’s entry into context in which the biblical language Palestine, their institutions, and their relations developed is surveyed, as are the extra- with Canaanites, Philistines, and other biblical materials from which information peoples. Prerequisites: 20200, 20220, and on the development can be derived. Special 20400 or the equivalent. attention will be given to the differences between Classical Biblical Hebrew (prose 82140 Historiography and the Monarchy4 hours of Genesis-Kings), Late Biblical Hebrew The period of the monarchy from an (Chronicles), and Post-Biblical Hebrew archaeological perspective. Included will (Ben Sira/Dead Sea Scrolls) in phonology, be a study of such cultural features as morphology, and syntax. architecture, defense systems and weapons, water systems, tools and utensils, and 82400 Hebrew Inscriptions 4 hours inscriptional materials. This seminar will also A study of the history of the early development provide a socio-cultural reconstruction of the of the Hebrew language, with special attention time period. Prerequisites: 20200, 20220, and to grammar and orthography. There will be a 20400 or the equivalent. study of inscriptions from various stages within the development of Hebrew writing. 82220 The History of Israel’s Religion4 hours The study of Israelite religion with particular 82410 Hebrew Prose 4 hours attention to the fluctuations and developments Reading in Hebrew Prose from biblical (and of Israelite faith occasioned by major historical some non-biblical) poetry. Hebrew phonology, events. The study includes the history of morphology, and syntax will be emphasized selected Israelite shrines, the theological along with exegetical and text-critical issues. emphases of those shrines, and the influence 82420 Hebrew Poetry 4 hours of the cult upon the formation of the Old Reading in Hebrew Poetry from biblical (and Testament traditions. Prerequisites: 20200, some non-biblical) prose. Hebrew phonology, 20220, and 20400 or the equivalent. morphology, and syntax will be emphasized 82335 Septuagint Seminar 4 hours along with exegetical and text-critical issues An introduction to the critical study of the 82470 Syriac Language and Literature4 hours Septuagint, with an assessment of its variant This seminar seeks to equip students to read manuscript readings in relation to known and study biblical and Christian source texts in Hebrew manuscripts. Special attention will be Syriac. given to the characteristics of Hellenistic Greek 82500 The Literature of the Pentateuch4 hours represented by the Septuagint (phonology, A study of the critical methodologies used morphology, and syntax). in the literary analysis of the Pentateuch. 82340 Biblical Aramaic 4 hours Attention is given to the history of Pentateuchal An introduction to Biblical Aramaic with criticism and to current developments in this selections from the Aramaic portions of Ezra area. The critical methods will be applied to the and Daniel and from the Aramaic documents of interpretation of selected passages. page 146 | Curriculum SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 82510 The Historiographic Literature of the papyri. Evaluation and use of lexica, grammars, Old Testament concordances,4 and other researchhours tools. A A study of the nature and aims of the critique of leading approaches to the study historiographic writings of the Old Testament, of New Testament language. The problem of interpreted within the ancient Near Eastern theological lexicography and grammar. cultural contexts from which they were 83320 New Testament Language: produced. Special attention will be paid to The Synoptic Gospels and Acts 4 hours the Hebrew authors’ philosophy (theology) of Selective readings for the inductive study history and the literary strategies employed to of Greek, with correlation of grammar, achieve their rhetorical goals. lexicography, textual criticism, and exegesis. 82520 The Prophetic Literature 4 hours 83340 New Testament Language: A study of the nature of prophetic literature and The Pauline and General4 hoursEpistles of the methods appropriate for its interpretation. Selective readings for the inductive study Attention is given to the origin and history of ofGreek, with corre lation­ of grammar, prophetism as it relates to the development lexicography, textual criticism, and exegesis. and transmission of the prophetic literature. A careful exegesis of a section or sections of the 83360 New Testament Language: prophetic literature will be made. The Johannine Literature 4 hours Selective readings for the inductive study 82540 The Literature of the Poets and Wisdom of Greek, with correlation of grammar, Writings 4 lexicography,hours textual criticism, and exegesis. A study of the Psalms and Hebrew poetry and/ or the Wisdom Literature. Special attention will 83505 Gospel of Mark 4 hours Exegesis of the Gospel of Mark with attention be paid to the nature of Hebrew poetry and the to critical methods, the ministry of Jesus, forms of poetic literature. Markan distinctives, and new directions in New Testament Studies Gospel studies. 83000 New Testament Studies Colloquium2 hours 83530 The Fourth Gospel 4 hours Exegesis of the Gospel of John with attention 83210 Seminar in Intertestamental Language to its composition history, its relationship and Literature: Jewish 4 Historianshours to the Johannine community and the An introduction to the Greek historiographic Johannine epistles and apocalypse, and its literature of Second Temple Judaism theological concerns in the light of classical reading such texts as 1 and 2 Maccabees or and contemporary contributions to Johannine Josephus. Constant attention will be paid research. to the characteristics of Hellensistic Greek represented by these texts (phonology, 83535 History of Interpretation of the morphology, and syntax). Gospels 4 hours A survey of the history of how interpreters over 83220 The New Testament and the centuries have understood, analyzed, and Early Judaism 4 hours applied the Gospels. The scope of the survey The rise and development of Judaism. Study runs from the Apostolic Fathers up to the of Jewish literature with emphasis on the modern period, with a focus on primary texts movements, institutions, practices, teachings, and hermeneutical questions. and cultural distinctives pertinent to the interpretation of the New Testament. 83540 The Pauline Literature 4 hours Introduction to the Pauline Corpus, exegesis of 83240 Hellenistic Judaism and the the earlier Epistles, Prison Epistles, and Pastoral New Testament 4 hours Epistles, with attention to critical and theological The character of Diaspora Judaism in relation problems. The historical ministry of Paul. to Palestinian Judaism and to its Hellenistic environment. Introduction to Hellenistic-Jewish 83560 The Non-Pauline Literature 4 hours literature with intensive consideration of the Introduction and exegesis of Acts, Hebrews, Diaspora for the development of Christianity. the General Epistles, the Johannine Epistles, and the Apocalypse. The development of pre- 83270 The Historical Jesus 4 hours Pauline Christianity. A study of the Third Quest for the historical Jesus, examining the positions of leading scholars 83570 Resurrection of Jesus Christ 4 hours and issues associated with the Third Quest. A study of The Resurrection of Jesus Christ, examining the concept of life after death in 83300 Introduction to New Testament ancient paganism, the Old Testament, second Language 4 hours temple Judaism, along with a thorough The history of New Testament language with examination of the resurrection passages an introduction to comparative philology. in the canonical gospels and contemporary Vernacular Greek of the Hellenistic period challenges to the bodily resurrection of Jesus with special reference to the Septuagint and

SOUTHERN SEMINARY Curriculum CATALOG | | page 147 2016-2017 Christ from the dead. Broadly, the study involves the nature of the soul and the image of God in humanity. More Historical Studies precisely it concentrates on developing views 83605 Patristic and Celtic Spirituality4 hours of the will. A study of three major traditions of Christian 84200 Martin Luther 4 hours spirituality in the period between the Apostolic A study of the life and thought of Martin nd Fathers (2 century A.D.) and the end of the Luther with attention to the continuing th Celtic Church (8 century A.D.). influence of his thought. 83610 Patristic Greek 4 hours 84210 The Reformation in England 4 hours An advanced course in Greek grammar and A study of the Reformation in England from reading designed to enable the student to Henry VIII to the Glorious Revolution. read Patristic Greek with confidence and competence. 84225 Christianity in Post-Reformation England 4 hours 83615 Patristic Latin 4 hours A study of English Christianity in the post- An intermediate course in Patristic Latin Reformation period with special attention to grammar and reading designed to enable the the emergence of the Puritan movement. student to read Patristic Latin with confidence and competence. A wide variety of examples of 84240 John Calvin 4 hours A study of the life and thought of John Calvin Patristic Latin from the second century to the with attention to the continuing influence of sixth century will be employed to this end. his thought. 83625 A Study of Christian Theology, Apologetics, 84251 Christianity in Modern Britain4 hours and Spirituality in the Second and A study of the history of Christianity in Great Third Centuries 4 hours Britain from the 18th century to the present This course will offer a study of Christian with special attention to the rise and influence theology, apologetics, and spirituality in the of evangelicalism and Anglo-Catholicism. second and third centuries, with particular reference to Ignatius of Antioch, The Odes of 84255 English Baptists in the 17th and Solomon, The Letter to Diognetus, Irenaeus of 18th Centuries 4 hours Lyons, Perpetua, Tertullian, Origen, and Cyprian. This course focuses on the theology, conflicts and prominent persons of English Baptists 84000 Historical Studies Colloquium 2 hours from ca. 1600-1815 in the context of English 84120 The Bible in the Early Church4 hours Dissent. A study of the use of the Old and New Testament in the early Church to about A.D. 451. 84261 American Religious History to 41860 hours A study of significant movements, ideas, 84125 The Cappadocian Achievement 4 hours persons, and institutions in American religion A detailed study of certain aspects of the to 1860, with attention to cultural context and theology of the Cappadocian Fathers—namely historiographical methods. Basil of Caesarea, Gregory of Nazianzus, Gregory of Nyssa, and Amphilochius of 84265 Puritanism 4 hours A study of character and development of Iconium—arguably among the most influential the Puritan movement in England and the theologians of the Greek-speaking American colonies, with careful attention to the Ancient Church. cultural, social, and political context of Puritan 84130 The Bible in the Reformation4 hours theology and ecclesiology. This seminar is a study of the interpretation of Old and New Testaments in the Reformation 84380 Baptist Identity: A Comparative Study of period with special reverence to the Baptist Doctrines 4 hours A study examining various notions of Baptist approaches of Luther and Calvin. Significant identity by comparing how Baptists in attention will be given to the patristic, different historical and cultural contexts have medieval, and Renaissance background of the understood and lived out “Baptist distinctives.” Reformers’ work. 84390, Reading Seminar: 84160 Life, Writings, and Theology of 84395 History of the Baptists I 2 andhours II Augustine 4 hours Each guided reading of primary and secondary An intensive study of Augustine of Hippo with sources in Baptist history designed to provide a special reference to the controversies out of comprehensive background for other seminars which Augustine’s thought developed. in Baptist History. 84195 History of Doctrinal Anthropology: 84420 Controversies and Schisms in Pre-Reformation 4 hours This course focuses on the Christian doctrine American Church History 4 hours A study of selected controversies and schisms of human nature from the thinkers prior in American Christianity from the Colonial to Augustine through the late nominalists. period to the present. page 148 | Curriculum SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Theological Studies 84845 Contemporary Issues in Evangelical Theological Formulation 4 hours 84500 Theological Studies Colloquium2 hours An investigation of contemporary issues 84600 Approaches to Old confronting the formulation of evangelical Testament Theology 4 systematic theologyhours with an analysis and The seminar will be concerned with evaluation of current evangelical responses to methodological and hermeneutical issues these issues. related to Old Testament theology. The history 84860 Protestant Theology in the and development of Old Testament theology Nineteenth Century 4 hours will also receive attention. A study of the theological systems primarily 84610 The Theology of Deuteronomy4 hours of Frederich Schleiermacher and Albert An investigation into the theology of Ritschl and their significance for modern Deuteronomy within the broader context of Protestant theology. the Pentateuch, examining both the distinctive 84865 Theology of Pentecostal and Charismatic theological emphases of the book and the Movements 4 hours significance of Deuteronomic theology for the This seminar will examine the history, rest of the Old Testament and the Scriptures hermeneutics, and theology of the as a whole. Pentecostal and charismatic movements 84630 The Theology of the Prophets4 hours with a primary focus on the 20th and 21st A critical application of the methods of biblical centuries. It will evaluate these movements theology to individual prophetic books and to for theological soundness and will address the prophetic corpus as a whole. Attention will the impact of these movements on the world be given to methods of interpretation and the and missiology. development of a theological synthesis for the 84900 Theology Proper 4 hours preaching and teaching of Scripture. An examination of select issues concerning 84700 Approaches to New Testament the nature of God, his existence, his attributes, Theology 4 his Trinitarianhours being, and his work in decree, A study of the rise and development of the creation, and providence. Historical and discipline of New Testament theology. contemporary understandings will be explored, 84710 Major Issues in New Testament with primacy given to God’s own self-revelation Theology 4 through hoursScripture. A study of the major issues affecting the 84910 God and the World 4 hours field of New Testament theology, with special An examination of different theological attention to Gospel research, the impact perspectives on God’s relationship to activity in of redactional and canonical emphases, the world in terms of the Christian doctrine of structuralism, and Luke-Acts monographs. the providence of God. 84760 Theology of Paul 4 hours 84920 Theological Anthropology 4 hours A study of Paul’s doctrine of God, humanity, A study of classical and contemporary Christology, Holy Spirit, church ethics, and understandings of humankind is undertaken. eschatology from his epistles. There will be Various issues will be explored, such as the provision for concentration on a particular creation, nature, constitution, development, area, e.g., Pauline anthropology, Paul’s inner life, physical body, sexuality, male and doctrine of the church. female identities and roles, and personhood of 84790 Hermeneutics and the New Testament4 human beings. hours 84930 Pneumatology 4 hours A study of the role of hermeneutics, the An advanced exploration of the doctrine of nature of meaning, the divine-human God, the Holy Spirit, with a consideration of authorship of the New Testament, the work of the phenomenon of spirit in world religions, in the Holy Spirit in interpretation, the bearing the biblical materials, the Christian heritage, of context and philosophical presuppositions and contemporary applications. or interpretation, and the interrelations 84940 Christology and Incarnation 4 hours between exegesis and theology. An intensive study of critical issues and major 84840 Contemporary Theological movements in understanding the person Methodologies 4 ofhours Christ is undertaken. Special attention An analysis of the theological methodologies will be given to historical positions and of such influential modern theologians contemporary proposals in light of Scripture’s as Schleiermacher, Ritschl, Barth, Tillich, teaching of Christ and the incarnation. Bultmann, Pannenberg, and others with a 84945 Christology and Atonement 4 hours view to understanding the development of Scripture’s teaching of Christ’s atoning modern Protestant theology. sacrifice will be examined in light of various

SOUTHERN SEMINARY Curriculum CATALOG | | page 149 2016-2017 theories of the atonement, both ancient 85200 Christian Philosophy Colloquium2 hours and contemporary. Special concern will 85230 Epistemology 4 hours be shown to understand current models A critical study of such topics as the nature of the atonement, along with historical, of truth, the respective roles of reason and philosophical, theological, and biblical experience in acquiring knowledge, rationalism interaction regarding their viability. versus empiricism, revelation, and warrant. 84950 The Trinity 4 hours 85250 Philosophy of Religion 4 hours An exploration of Christian expressions of the A systematic elaboration and analysis of some threefoldness of God. Biblical implications, of the classical issues in philosophy of religion, classical formulations, and contemporary such as the existence and attributes of God, interpretations will be examined. the problem of evil, the nature of scientific 84955 Revelation, Scripture, and Authority4 hours knowledge, the nature of value, miracles, Historical, philosophical, theological, and religious experience, immortality, and the biblical issues are examined in regard to resurrection. the Christian belief in divine revelation and 85270 Seminar in Worldview Analysis4 hours the divine inspiration and authority of the A study of the history and theory of Scripture. Various contemporary issues and Weltanschauung (worldview) and its role in proposals will be considered, and focus will shaping ideas and beliefs. The belief-shaping be given to articulating and upholding biblical power of Weltanschauung will be examined as authority in today’s world. applied to various representative worldviews, 84965 Soteriology 4 hours such as theism, naturalism, pantheism, and Select biblical and theological issues in the post-modernism. doctrine of salvation are examined. Classical 85290 Seminar in Christian Apologetics4 hours and contemporary understandings are An exploration of the foundational issues examined, critical questions of our day are in apologetics with special reference to the considered, and Scripture’s teaching is studied history of apologetics, various epistemological in an endeavor to formulate our soteriology in approaches, and particular issues in the a manner faithful to Scripture while speaking discipline. to contemporary issues and concerns. 85340 Philosophy of History 4 hours 84970 Aesthetic Theology 4 hours A consideration of the Christian understanding Aesthetics as a basis for theological of history in its various expressions during the formulations will be investigated. Classical course of Christian thought and of its relation aesthetic and theological systems from to various philosophies of history. Aristotle to Beardsley, from Aquinas to von Balthasar will be explored. 85350 The History of Western Philosophy4 hours The study is designed so the seminar 84980 Ecclesiology 4 hours participant may develop an advanced Issues concerning the nature of the church understanding of western philosophy and it and the practice of ministry in and through impact on Christian theology and mission. the church will be examined. Various areas are treated in this seminar, e.g., historic 85365 Advanced Symbolic Logic 4 hours An advanced study of the formal language understandings of the marks of the church, employed in propositional and predicate logic. Baptist ecclesiology in comparison and Topics include modal and deontic logic, as well contrast to other traditions, the relation of as the logic of necessity. church and para-church organizations, and the role of the church within the larger culture. 85370 Metaphysics 4 hours A critical survey of key philosophical positions 84990 Eschatology 4 hours and disputes concerning the nature of reality. An examination of selected issues in Christian eschatology, particularly ideas of the Kingdom 85420 God in Modern Philosophy 4 hours of God, millennialism, resurrection, divine A study of the concept of God in the thought judgment, and eternal life. of major representative philosophers from Descartes to contemporary thinkers, with Christian Philosophy a focus on arguments for and against the 85150 Christianity and the Arts Colloquium 2 hours existence of God, classic concepts of the nature of God and his relationship to the 85160 Toward a Christian Aesthetic of Music4 hours world, and the debate over the logical A study of the history and principal theories of coherence of theism. musical aesthetics in Western art music in light of biblical theology and worldview. 85430 Postmodernity and Christian Thought4 hours An examination of various formulations of postmodern philosophy with a view to understanding the implications of the page 150 | Curriculum SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 contemporary paradigm change for a possible 86110 Ethnographic Research and reconceptualization of Christian faith. Worldview Identification 4 hours 85450 Christianity and the Visual 4 Artshours The central purpose of the course will be An exploration of foundational issues in the to come to understand various methods, study of Christianity and the visual arts with resources, and tools for ethnographic research special reference to the history of the visual and worldview identification in order to make arts in the church and to philosophical and the most effective use of them in fulfilling the theological issues in the discipline. Great Commission. 85455 Christianity and the Performing 4Arts hours 86120 Philosophy and Methodology of An exploration of the foundational issues in Missions 4 hours the study of Christianity and the performing A historical and critical analysis of arts with a special reference to the history of representative philosophies of missions and the Jesus film genre and various particular the methodologies employed. philosophical and theological issues involved 86130 Cultural Anthropology and in the discipline. Christian Witness 4 hours A study of the discipline of anthropology Christian Ethics from its widest descriptions to its narrowest 85500 Christian Ethics Colloquium 2 hours applications in “Practical Missiology.” 85600 Biblical Ethics 4 hours Special attention will be given to the debate A study of the ethical teachings of the Old and between preservationist and interventionist New Testaments and their relation to Christian orientations. The central purpose of the ethics. Issues in method and authority will course will be to come to understand be posed for examining moral problems in anthropology in its fullest dimensions in order Scripture and contemporary society. to make the most effective use of its lessons in fulfilling the Great Commission. 85620 Contemporary Theological Ethics4 hours A study of current developments in theological 86140 Theology of the Christian 4Mission hours ethics focusing on selected contemporary A study of the encounter between the Protestant and Roman Catholic ethicists and missionary enterprise and the church and its their methodologies. theology. An effort will be made to develop a contemporary theology of mission. 85670 Apologetical Ethics 4 hours This course will explore how ethical issues Christian Preaching figure into the apologetic enterprise — 86500 Christian Preaching Colloquium2 hours through considering the virtues of Christian ethics and Christian ethicists, as well as the 86640 Reformation Preaching 4 hours fruit of Christian morality and the work of A historical survey of Reformation preaching: Christian apologists at their best. Attention to a detailed study of the lives of the leading contrasting un-Christian systems, lives, fruit, preachers, giving attention to their and discourse will put biblical ethics in sharp homiletical methods, their sermonic work, relief and strengthen the apologist’s hand. and their contributions to the theory of preaching. 85740 Methods and Cases in Social4 hoursEthics A systematic and comparative analysis of the 86660 American Preaching 4 hours essential ingredients in an ethical method An analysis of the influence of preaching adequate for particular cases. Each participant on American churches and society from the will choose a particular ethical issue, compare Puritan era to the present. ethical arguments concerning the issue, and 86720 Canons of Criticism 4 hours seek to develop his or her own argument. The analysis and discussion of rhetorical and 85780 Marriage and Human Sexuality4 hours homiletical works and of sermons with a view This seminar is an examination of selected to the formulation of principles of criticism. issues in marital and sexual ethics. Special 86800 Doctrinal Preaching 4 hours attention will be paid to issues of the The study and articulation of biblical kingdom of God, covenant, divorce, infidelity, doctrines of the Christian faith for the task of and contemporary issues within sexual and preaching. marital ethics. 86810 Expository Preaching 4 hours Christian Missions An exploration of the science and art of biblical exegesis for the purpose of expository 86000 Christian Missions Colloquium 2 hours proclamation of Scripture. Historical and 86100 The History of Christian Missions4 hours contemporary theories and models of A detailed study of the patterns of expository preaching will be examined. development in missions history.

SOUTHERN SEMINARY Curriculum CATALOG | | page 151 2016-2017 86820 The Theology of Preaching 4 hours 87715 Biblical Counseling & Contemporary The study of the preaching task in the context Psychotherapy 4 hours of its theological foundations. Contributions of This course surveys and critiques the rise major theologians to preaching will be explored. and development of modern psychiatry and Exegetical developments and contemporary modern psychology, the main versions of theological trends and movements and their secular psychotherapy, the main Christian effect on preaching also will be examined. counseling approaches that have arisen in 86840 Pastoral Preaching 4 hours response, and related issues, including the An examination of preaching within the relation of science and Scripture; and the pastoral context as it relates to human needs. antithesis, common grace, and redemptive Selected preaching models from the past and grace; from the standpoint of a biblically- present will be studied to determine sermon based worldview and soul-care philosophy. preparation, content, methods, work habits, 87725 Applied Theology and Typical and delivery. Problems 4 hours 86870 Paul: Model and Source of Preaching4 hours This seminar will explore how Scripture The intent of this course is to help each of us (utilizing exegesis of specific passages as well to understand better the content and dynamic as biblical and systematic theology) relates of Paul’s preaching. Answers will be sought to typical problems often found in counseling to two fundamental questions: What did Paul situations. The seminar will consider how the preach? Why did Paul preach? major theological loci relate to the care of people as well as how specific issues can be 86940 Hermeneutics for Preaching 4 hours addressed with biblical theological themes. An examination of the history and theory This ability to move in both directions — from of hermeneutics for the art of Christian Scripture to life to Scripture — is a vital skill for preaching. Modern hermeneutical theories and the wise practitioner. their impact on the preaching assignment will be carefully critiqued. 87740 Biblical Counseling 4 hours This seminar is an exploration of the Church and Society foundations for biblical counseling. The 87000 Church and Society Colloquium2 hours seminar participants will be encouraged to develop a hermeneutic for biblical counseling Biblical Counseling that is consistent with a biblical anthropology 87500 Christian Counseling Colloquium2 hours of personhood. Thematic issues from ministry situations of a contemporary nature will be 87560 Theological Issues in Pastoral Care examined in light of biblical theology and and Counseling 4biblical principles for carehours and counseling. A study of contemporary pastoral theologians Prerequisite: 2 units of clinical pastoral and of the major theological issues which education. inform both the theory and practice of pastoral care and counseling. 87750 Biblical and Theological Foundations of Counseling 4 hours 87570 Guilt, Shame, and Forgiveness4 hours Christian counseling is based upon God’s This seminar will explore the pastoral theology plan, accomplishment, and application of of guilt, shame, and forgiveness in the context redemption to God’s people. In this class we of Christian counseling and family ministry. It will explore biblical and dogmatic descriptions will explore both theoretical and therapeutic of redemption and develop a model for dimensions of the subject, from a biblical, helping others in the application and psychological, theological, and systemic internalization of redemption. perspective. 87760 Theological Hermeneutics in the Care of 87580 Research Methodology in People 4 hours Pastoral Theology 4 This seminar is an explorationhours of the role Pastoral research as a method of utilizing of hermeneutics in applied theology and theology at each stage of the researching counseling. Seminar participants will apply a process is examined alongside the scientific theologically developed hermeneutic to the model of research. exegesis of specific passages of Scripture and 87690 Research on Special Issues in to the interpretation of specific counseling Family Ministry situations,4 demonstratinghours how the gospel of This course is designed to introduce Jesus Christ is the central interpretive concern graduate students to the multiple research of both. methodologies used in family ministry research. 87770 Ecclesiology and Methods in Biblical Since this is a survey course, the emphasis is on Counseling 4 hours breadth of coverage rather than depth. This seminar will outline the basic components page 152 | Curriculum SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 of the biblical counseling process, exploring religious and cultural tradition of Islam, with various methods in addressing issues special attention to the rise and development strategically in the context of the local church. of the Islamic Resurgence in the modern world. The course will consider how counseling 88300 Nineteenth and Twentieth Century is one of the various means of grace New Religious Movements 4 hours Christ has appointed for his church. It will A study of the rise and development of specifically address the community’s role in new religious movements in the 19th and the sanctification and support of its members 20th centuries. Major emphasis is given to and the role of counseling in outreach to the movements arising in the Christian West. broader community of the church. 87810 Christian Counseling Clinical Training I 4 hours Evangelism and Church Growth This functional seminar provides both 88500 Evangelism and Church Growth theoretical and clinical training in the methods Colloquium 2 hours of reformational counseling, soul-care based 88580 Evangelistic Ministry: on the theology of the magisterial Reformation Biblical and Theological Principles4 hours in its Baptist form. The seminar will also assist A study of the major biblical and theological the student in addressing personal/relational themes influencing the evangelistic mission issues that can get in the way of people- of the church. Special emphasis is given to helping. This seminar requires on-going contemporary interpretations of evangelism, active pastoral care ministry and will thereby proclamation, discipleship, social ministry, and integrate clinical experience with theoretical church growth as they inform the development understandings of the characterological nature of a holistic evangelistic strategy for the of human sin’s impact on both the caregiver contemporary church. and care receiver. 88630 Spiritual Warfare in Evangelism 87970 Supervision of Marital and and Missions 4 hours Family Therapy Supervision 4An examinationhours of spiritual warfare, with a The development of a philosophy of education, particular focus on the relationship between a learning theory, and a theory of pastoral warfare and evangelism and missions. supervision congruent with one’s practice in the supervision of marital and family therapy. 88700 The Methods and Influence of American Evangelists 4 hours 87974 Supervision of Marital and A critical and evaluative study of the Family Therapy contribution4 of selected leadershours in evangelism A practicum focused on developing and such as Charles Finney, Dwight Moody, Billy practice of pastoral counseling in the context Sunday, and Billy Graham to the evangelistic of marital and family therapy. Individual task and its development in modern supervision and case conferences may continue understandings of mission. for two consecutive semesters. 88750 Contemporary Church Growth 4 hours World Religions An examination of contemporary factors influencing the growth of the church in North 88000 World Religions Colloquium 2 hours America, with specific reference to principles An evaluatory review of contemporary and methodologies of the Church Growth literature which addresses the religion pluralism of our time. Movement. 88100 Hinduism Within Indian Life Biblical Spirituality Studies and Thought 4 hours 88900 Biblical Spirituality Colloquium2 hours A phenomenological and historical study of the Hindu tradition with specific attention to 88905 Biblical Foundations for Spirituality 4 hours religious thought, the way and value of life, This course will consist of an exegesis of tests sacred literature, rituals, social and cultural in the New Testament. Students will engage in practices, and the various expressions of the intensive exegesis and reflect on the meaning tradition in the modern West. of the text for spiritual life. 88120 Trends Within the Development of 88910 Puritan and Evangelical Spirituality4 hours Buddhist Thought 4 A study of and reflectionhours on various aspects of A phenomenological and historical survey of Puritan and Evangelical piety at the doctoral the spread and development of various forms level, including both foundational elements, of the Buddhist tradition in Southeast Asia, such as knowing God, justification by faith, the East Asia, and the West. indwelling of the Holy Spirit, sanctification, and the cross, and those secondary elements 88140 The Phenomenon of Islam Within the sometimes described as means of grace, such Contemporary World 4 as friendship, prayerhours and meditation, and the A phenomenological and historical study of the Lord’s Supper. The means employed in this

SOUTHERN SEMINARY Curriculum CATALOG | | page 153 2016-2017 study and reflection are texts from two classical 92500 Seminar in Philosophy eras of biblical spirituality, namely, 17th-century and Education 4 hours Puritanism and Evangelicalism in the “long” A survey of the significant philosophies of 18th century. education to serve as the foundation upon 88915 Medieval Spirituality 4 hours which the student builds a philosophy of This course entails an in-depth study of seven education. medieval theologians/authors and the shape of 93080 Readings in Education Foundations4 hours their spirituality. The figures to be studied are A self-directed analysis of precedent Anselm of Canterbury (1033–1109), Bernard literature on a significant issue in the of Clairvaux (1090–1153), Aelred of Rievaulx theoretical foundations of education. (1110–67), Thomas Aquinas (1225–74), Ramon 93090 Readings in Higher Education4 hours Lull (1232–1315), Catherine of Siena (1347–80), A self-directed analysis of precedent and John Wycliffe (c.1330–84). Other figures will literature on a significant issue in higher be touched on by means of student seminars. education. 88920 Theological Foundations 93420 Curriculum Theory and Design4 hours of Spirituality An4 exploration of the major curriculumhours This seminar engages in exploration of developments in Christian education foundational theological understandings including a review of historical trends, that rightly undergird a genuine and faithful the design of curriculum frameworks and expression of biblical spirituality, done within teaching-learning sessions, the supervision of the context of some major historic models of curriculum in the local church, and a critique Christian spirituality. of curriculum issues in higher education. Biblical Theology 93480 Readings in Ministry 4 hours A self-directed analysis of precedent literature 89950 Biblical Theology Colloquium 2 hours on a significant issue in education ministry. 89955 History of Biblical Theology 4 hours This seminar provides a survey of the 93565 Issues in Student and Family Ministry4 hours Examines the state of youth and family history of biblical theology and its various ministry programs and strategies, the many trajectories, formulations, definitions, and profiles of youth today, the impact of the major contributors. The scope of the survey is family, the development of the adolescent, broad but focuses mainly on the development intergenerational relationships, and the of biblical theology as a formal discipline in challenges of cultural diversity. the modern period as well as prospective trajectories for the future of the discipline. 93570 Spirituality of Adolescents 4 hours Explores the spiritual and mental Leadership and Discipleship development of adolescents and wrestle 90000 Leadership and Discipleship with models and methodologies that Colloquium may 1effectively promote spiritualityhour in A forum for doctoral students, faculty, adolescents. and guest lecturers to explore theological, 93575 Models of Student and philosophical, and social science assumptions Family Ministry 4 hours and issues in ministry leadership. A minimum Examines and critiques the history, philosophy, of six semesters is required. methodology, and relative strengths and 91020 Christian Higher Education 4 hours weaknesses of major youth and family ministry A study of the principles of educational leadership models through a theological and administration in Bible colleges, Christian liberal psychosocial grid. arts colleges and seminary education. Attention 93610 Communication and Team Dynamics4 hours is given to the educational role of the institution A study of team/group dynamics theories as well as its administrative tasks. and their application to organizational 91080 Readings in Leadership 4 hours leadership. Issues of team leadership and team A self-directed analysis of precedent effectiveness are explored. Examines theory literature on a significant issue in leadership and practice of professional communication in and management. organizations and its impact on team process. 91500 Seminar in History and Education4 hours 93920 Current Theory and Practice in A study of selected educational teachers of Adult Education 4 hours history with the purpose of evaluating their A critical examination of current issues in influence on and their contribution to the adult education, including the assumptions theory and practice of education in their day and philosophies underlying andragogy, and and in the present. program planning models and principles.

page 154 | Curriculum SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 93950 Directed Doctoral Study 0 hours 96200 Leadership for Church Development4 hours Self-directed research for students who have An evaluation of a variety of contemporary completed all course work and are studying ministry models and church growth strategies for the comprehensive examinations and/or and an analysis of their contributions to the preparing the prospectus. development of Christian leadership. 93980 Doctoral Dissertation 96300 Organizational Theory Research and Writing and Development1 hour 4 hours For students who have completed the Explores psychological and developmental prospectus and are writing the dissertation. underpinnings of organizations. Presents 95100 Personality and classical and contemporary theories and Developmental Theory principles4 of organizationalhours development. An evaluation of personality theories, Students gain skills in the analysis of educational psychology and developmental organizational culture, communication psychology and an analysis of their processes, and staff training. contributions to the practices of leadership, 96400 Change, Power and Conflict4 hours instruction and spiritual formation. An analysis of the change process, the role 95200 Social Systems in Ministry 4Context hours of power and authority in the development An exploration of the findings of sociology of change and conflict, and approaches to and anthropology as they relate to Christian conflict management. education ministry and the development of 96800 Empirical Research Methods 4 hours Christian leadership across social groups A study of research methodology, including and cultures. methods and techniques of literary, 95300 Theological Analysis of quantitative, and qualitative analysis, data Educational Assumptions collection4 and tabulation,hours statistical analysis, An investigation of the theological and the documentation of findings. presuppositions that inform the education 96850 Analysis of Empirical Research 4 hours and leadership assumptions of ministry praxis. A study of the methods of empirical data Students will articulate and evaluate their gathering and analysis including the design working philosophy of ministry in light of and validation of instrumentation, the selection biblical theology and systematic theology. of statistical measures and options for data 95500 Critical Inquiry and Research Design4 hours computation, and the documentation and Critical thinking and reflection processes are display of research findings. explored and are applied to research evaluation 96920 Comprehensive Examinations 0 hours and interpretation. Students develop the A series of individualized research questions knowledge, skills and disposition for critical incorporating and expanding upon the findings inquiry and research development, preparation, of doctoral course work. Enrollment continues analysis, interpretation, and evaluation. under directed Doctoral Study until the 95600 Teaching and Learning: Theory comprehensive examinations are passed. and Practice Prerequisite: Successful completion4 of all hours An analysis of learning theory and requisite research seminars. contemporary models of teaching with an 97000 Theological Anthropology emphasis on instructional techniques used in and Human Development 4 hours higher education. A study of classical and contemporary 95700 Biblical and Theological perspectives on human nature, constitution, Foundations for Leadership 4and developmenthours with a focus on critiquing Students examine leadership theory from a social-scientific perspectives in light of divine biblical worldview perspective by critically revelation and orthodox Christian theology. examining the theological assumptions 97005 Christian Formation of that underlie various models of leadership. Children and Adolescents 4 hours Examines theological themes that directly Explores the Christian formation and impact leadership practice. Builds a discipleship of children and adolescents, theological foundation for the practice of focusing on the role of the family on the leadership. relationship of Christian formation to 96100 Leadership and Management Theory4 hours theories of cognitive, moral, and spiritual A critical examination of contemporary development. leadership principles and practices in the light 97010 Theology of Marriage and 4Family hours of biblically-based models and criteria for This course examines marital and parental Christian leadership and administration. relationships in their biblical, theological, historical, and cultural contexts, with special attention being given to developing a biblical

SOUTHERN SEMINARY Curriculum CATALOG | | page 155 2016-2017 and theological perspective on issues of 98500 Theology of Christian Missions4 hours sexuality and complementary relationships A study of the encounter between the between husbands and wives. missionary enterprise and the church and its 97015 Marriage and Family Counseling4 hours theology. An effort will be made to develop a An in-depth analysis of the fundamental contemporary theology of mission. For D.Miss. principles of biblical counseling and of the students only. application of these principles in the context 98510 History of Christian Missions 4 hours of marital and parental relationships. Students A detailed study of the patterns of will apply principles from biblical counseling development in missions history. For D.Miss. through the development of case studies. students only. 97020 Readings in Family Ministry 4 hours A self-directed analysis of precedent literature on a significant issue in family ministry. Biblical Worship 98100 Christian Worship Colloquium 1 hour A forum for doctoral students, faculty, and guest lectures to explore theological, historical, philosophical, and cultural issues related to Christian worship. 98110 Theology of Christian Worship4 hours A study of biblical and theological themes related to the worship of the one true and living God as seen in both Old and New Testaments. 98120 Historical Survey of Christian Worship 4 hours A study of Christian worship practices from the ante-Nicene period to the present, with an emphasis on evaluating these practices biblically and theologically. Pivotal historical developments serve as the basis for discussion and research. 98130 Studies in Christian Hymnody4 hours A study of hymns, psalmody, and worship song as these have developed in church history and worship traditions from the Patristic era through the present. Primary emphases are on theological analysis, hymn tune performance practices and styles, and poetic traditions. 98140 Planning and Leading Christian Worship 4 hours A study of the structure and elements of corporate worship with an emphasis on planning Christ-centered, biblically rich worship services. Special consideration will be given to current issues in worship planning. 98150 Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Worship Practices 4 hours A study of Christian congregational song and worship practices in major world music traditions, with emphasis on textual analysis (theological and cultural), examination of musical performance practices, and uses in worship. 98160 Readings in Christian Worship4 hours A self-directed analysis of precedent literature on a significant issue in Christian worship.

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Board of Trustees • Offices• Faculty • Academic Calendar “All are united in a common purpose—to train, educate, and prepare ministers of the gospel for more faithful service.” —R. Albert Mohler, Jr.

Board of Trustees For Illinois Nina J. Wilson, Retired, Rockford Chairman: Dr. John Thweatt For Indiana James L. Walls, Pastor, First Baptist Church, First Vice-Chairman & Executive Committee Charlestown Chairman: Mr. Matt Schmucker For Kentucky Elizabeth H. Coursey, Director of Preschool & Children’s Second Vice-Chairman: Ministries, First Baptist Church, Henderson Mr. John Montgomery Steven R. Hussung, Pastor, Rich Pond Baptist Church, Bowling Green Secretary: Rev. Clint Pressley For Louisiana Julie C. Emerson, Owner and Communications Strategist, Financial Board Chairman: Lagniappe Communications Group, Carencro Mr. Stanley Craig David E. Hankins, Executive Director, Louisiana Baptist For Alabama Convention, Alexandria Edwin J. Hayes, Retired, Cullman For Maryland/Delaware John C. Thweatt, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Pell City John W. Manry, Pastor, North Harford Baptist Church, For Arizona Jarrettsville Archie Stephens, Retired, Goodyear For Mississippi For Arkansas William D. Sones, Bank of Brookhaven, Brookhaven Schanon D. Caudle, Pastor, North Park Baptist Church, Carl M. White, Pastor, Highland Baptist Church, Van Buren Meridian Nick Floyd, Campus Pastor, Cross Church, Fayetteville For Missouri For California Phillip A. Bray, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, John A. Montgomery, Dean of Spiritual Life, California Macon Baptist University, Highland David C. Sheppard, Retired, St. Peters Alfred M. (Merril) Smoak, Jr., Associate Pastor, Trinity For North Carolina Baptist Church, Livermore David P. Bruce, Executive Assistant, Billy Graham For District of Columbia Evangelistic Association, Montreat Matt Schmucker, Executive Director, Together for the Clint L. Pressley, Pastor, Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Gospel, District of Columbia Charlotte For Florida For Ohio James B. Henry, Senior Pastor, Downtown Baptist David F. Gray, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Garrettsville Church, Orlando For Oklahoma Randall B. Kuhn, Pastor, Howard Carlisle Baptist Church, Joe D. Ligon, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, Marlow Panama City Edward (Scott) Pruitt, Attorney General, Office of For Georgia Oklahoma Attorney General, Oklahoma City Timothy A. McCoy, Pastor, Ingleside Baptist Church, For South Carolina Macon Joshua W. Powell, Lead Pastor, Lake Murray Baptist Thomas E. Rush, Pastor, Berean Baptist Church, Church, Gilbert Social Circle Johnny J. Touchet, Pastor, Mount Moriah Baptist Church, Easley

SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Directory | page 157 For Tennessee Bursar’s Office/Cashier — 4128 J. Michael King, Retired, Chattanooga 234 Honeycutt, Box 2390, Fax 897-4182 Chad P. Wilson, Banker/CFP President, Foundation Campus Information — 4011 Bank, Jackson Campus Police — 4444 For Texas Box 2382, Fax 897-4805 Keith Daniels, Franchise Owner, Christian Brothers Automotive Grapevine, Colleyville Clinic — 4497 J. Michael Mericle, Missionary, Austin 213 HCC, Box 2374, Fax 897-4050 For Virginia Computer Stations — 4713 Will H. Langford, Senior Pastor, Great Bridge Baptist Church, Chesapeake Dining Services — 4415 Billy F. Ross, Pastor, Centreville Baptist Church, 253 HCC, Box 2398, Fax 897-4010 Centreville Disability Services — 4208 At Large 154 Norton, Box 2366, Fax 897-4031 Pusey Losch, Pastor, Mountain View Community Church, Enrollment Management — 4205 Richfield, PA 156 Norton, Box 2366, Fax 897-4031 Local Event Productions — 4072 Joshua R. Albertson, CAO, Conficare RE, LLC., 204 HCC, Box 2394, Fax 897-4088 Fisherville Stanley L. Craig, Major Gifts Officer, Sonrise Children's Extension Education — 4390 Services, Prospect 190 Norton, Box 2387, Fax 897-4004 Rose W. Harris, Retired, Elizabethtown Howard A. Pope, Physician, Louisville, KY Facilities Management — 4703 Jeremiah W. Rhoden, Co-owner, Louisville Overstock, 100 Allen Central Services Building, Box 2405, Louisville Fax 897-4213 Patricia A. Skelton, Retired, Shelbyville Financial Aid — 4206 Richard L. Staab, Retired, Louisville 150 Norton, Box 2369, Fax 897-4031 Global Campus — 4612 190 Norton Offices Guest Housing Academic Administration — 4099 (see Legacy Hotel) 147 Norton, Box 319, Fax 897-4004 Health and Recreation Center — 4720 Academic Advising — 4680 115 HCC, Box 2373 154 Norton, Fax 897-4031 Housing Services — 4203 Academic Records — 4209 118 Honeycutt, Box 2372, Fax 897-4202 153 Norton, Box 269, Fax 897-4814 Human Resources — 4721 Accounting — 4132 108 Rankin, Box 2396, Fax 897-4202 119 Carver, Box 2390, Fax 897-4181 Institutional Administration — 4131 Admissions — 4200 205 Carver, Fax 897-4144 218 HCC, Box 2375, Fax 897-4723 Institutional Advancement — 4143 Applied Ministry — 4682 Foundation House, Box 2403, Fax 897-4144 154 Norton, Box 2366 Intercultural Programs — 4315 Bevin Center for Missions Mobilization — 4594 190 Cooke, Box 2378, Fax 897-4042 218 HCC, Box 937, Fax 897-4788 International Services — 4208 Billy Graham School of Missions, 150 Norton, Box 2366, Fax 897-4031 Evangelism and Ministry — 4108 103 Cooke, Box 1959, Fax 897-4042 Legacy Hotel — 736-0600 Boyce College — 4693 LifeWay Campus Store — 4506 Box 1734, Fax 897-4799 Library — 4713 Boyce Student Life — 4015 Box 294, Fax 897-4600 Box 1734, Fax 897-4799 Ministry Connections — 4682 154 Norton, Box 2366, Fax 897-4031 page 158 | Directory SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Online Learning — 4305 Joseph R. Crider 94 Norton, Box 2378, Fax 897-4812 B.A., M.A., D.A. — Ernest and Mildred Hogan Professor of Church Music and Worship (2011); Executive Director, President’s Office — 4121 Institute for Biblical Worship 2nd Floor Norton, Box 244, Fax: 899-1770 Esther R. Crookshank Post Office — 4212 B.M., M.A., Ph.D. — Ollie Hale Chiles Professor of Church 100 HCC, Box 2365 Music (1994); Director, Academy of Sacred Music Professional Doctoral Studies — 4113 C. Berry Driver 164 Norton, Fax 897-4004 B.A., M.Div., M.S.L.S., Ph.D. — Professor of Church Research Doctoral Studies — 4119 History (2014); Associate Vice President for Academic 164 Norton, Box 1883, Fax 897-4004 Resources; Seminary Librarian School of Theology — 4112 Daniel S. Dumas 146 Norton, Box 319, Fax 897-4004 B.S., M.Div. — Professor of Christian Ministry and Leadership (2013); Senior Vice President for Institutional Seminary Wives Institute — 4816 Administration; Executive Director, The Center for Christian Preaching Shield Card — 4444 100 HCC Russell T. Fuller B.S., M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. — Professor of Old Testament Student Accounts — 4128 Interpretation (1998) Switchboard — 4011 Duane A. Garrett B.A., M.Div., Ph.D. — John R. Sampey Professor of Old Faculty Testament Interpretation (2004) Gregg R. Allison Peter J. Gentry B.S., M.Div., Ph.D. — Professor of Christian Theology B.A., M.A., Ph.D. — Donald L. Williams Professor of Old (2003) Testament Interpretation (1999) Timothy K. Beougher Adam W. Greenway B.S., M.Div., Th.M., Ph.D. — Billy Graham Professor B.A., M.Div., M.N.A., Ph.D. — William Walker Brookes of Evangelism and Church Growth (1996); Associate Associate Professor of Evangelism and Apologetics Dean of the Billy Graham School of Missions, (2007); Dean of the Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry Evangelism and Ministry; Vice President for Academic Services Phillip R. Bethancourt B.A., M.S., M.Div., Ph.D. — Assistant Professor of Daniel M. Gurtner Christian Theology (2011) B.A., M.Div., Ph.D. — Ernest and Mildred Hogan Professor of New Testament Interpretation (2016) Terry J. Betts B.S.Ed., M.Div., Ph.D. — Associate Professor of Old James M. Hamilton Testament Interpretation (2001) B.A., Th.M., Ph.D. — Professor of Biblical Theology (2008) Douglas K. Blount B.A., M.A., M.A., Ph.D. — Professor of Christian Joseph C. Harrod Apologetics (2015); Chair, Department of Apologetics B.A., M.Div., Ph.D. — Assistant Professor of Biblical and World Religions Spirituality (2016), Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness Gregory B. Brewton B.M.E., M.C.M., D.M.M. — Carolyn King Ragan Associate Michael A. G. Haykin Professor of Church Music (2002); Chair, Department of B.A., M.Rel., Th.D. — Professor of Church History and Biblical Worship Biblical Spirituality (2008) Theodore J. Cabal Ayman S. Ibrahim B.A., M.A., M.Div., Ph.D. — Professor of Christian B.A., M.Div., Ph.D. — Bill and Connie Jenkins Assistant Apologetics (1998) Professor of Islamic Studies (2015); Director, Jenkins Center for the Christian Understanding of Islam William F. Cook, III B.A., M.Div., Ph.D. — Professor of New Testament Eric L. Johnson Interpretation (2000) B.Th., M.A.C.S., M.A., Ph.D. — Lawrence and Charlotte Hoover Professor of Pastoral Care (2000) Mark T. Coppenger B.A., M.A., M.Div., Ph.D. — Professor of Christian Philosophy and Ethics (2004)

SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Directory | page 159 Robert D. Jones Zane G. Pratt B.A., M.Div., D.Min., D.Theol. — Associate Professor of B.A., M.Div., Ph.D. (candidate) — Associate Professor of Biblical Counseling (2016) Christian Missions (2011) Timothy Paul Jones David E. Prince B.A., M.Div., Ph.D. — C. Edwin Gheens Professor B.A., M.Div., Ph.D. — Assistant Professor of Christian of Christian Family Ministry (2007); Associate Vice Preaching (2012) President for the Global Campus; Editor, The Journal of Discipleship and Family Ministry Thom S. Rainer B.S., M.Div., Ph.D. — Distinguished Professor of Heath Lambert Evangelism and Church Growth (2006) B.A., M.Div., Ph.D. — Assistant Professor of Biblical Counseling (2006) Juan R. Sanchez B.M., M.Div., Ph.D. — Assistant Professor of Christian Charles T. Lewis Jr. Theology (2016) B.ME., M.ME., M.C.M., Ph.D. — Assistant Professor of Church Music and Worship (2011) Thomas R. Schreiner B.S., M.Div., Th.M., Ph.D. — James Buchanan Harrison Kenneth T. Magnuson Professor of New Testament Interpretation (1997); B.A., M.Div., Ph.D. — Professor of Christian Ethics Associate Dean of the School of Theology (1999) Stuart Scott George H. Martin B.A., M.Div., D.Min. — Associate Professor of Biblical B.S., M.Div., Ph.D. — Professor of Christian Missions Counseling (2005) and World Religions (1996); Chair, Department of Evangelism and Missions; Editor, The Southern Baptist M. David Sills Journal of Missions and Evangelism B.A., M.Div., D.Miss., Ph.D. — A.P. and Faye Stone Professor of Christian Missions and Cultural Eugene H. Merrill Anthropology (2003) B.A., M.A., Ph.D., M.Phil., Ph.D. — Distinguished Professor of Old Testament Interpretation (2005) Kevin L. Smith B.S., M.Div., Ph.D. (candidate) — Assistant Professor of R. Albert Mohler, Jr. Christian Preaching (2006) B.A., M.Div., Ph.D. — Joseph Emerson Brown Professor of Christian Theology (1993); President of The Southern Randy L. Stinson Baptist Theological Seminary B.A., M.Div., Th.M., Ph.D. — Basil Manly Jr. Professor of of Leadership and Family Ministry (2006); Senior Vice Russell D. Moore President for Academic Administration and Provost B.S., M.Div., Ph.D. — Distinguished Professor of Christian Ethics (2013) John David Trentham B.A., M.Div., Ph.D. — Assistant Professor of Leadership Miguel Nuñez and Discipleship (2013); Chair, Department of M.D., Th.M., D.Min. — Associate Professor of Pastoral Leadership and Discipleship; Director, Doctor of Leadership (2016) Education Program James A. Parker III Brian J. Vickers B.A., M.A., M.Div., Th.M., D.Theol. — Professor of B.A., M.A., M.Div., Ph.D. — Associate Professor of New Worldview and Culture (1999) Testament Interpretation (2004); Associate Editor, The Southern Baptist Journal of Theology Jonathan T. Pennington B.A., M.Div., Ph.D. — Associate Professor of New Bruce A. Ware Testament Interpretation (2005); Director of Research A.S., Cert., B.A., M.Div., Th.M., M.A., Ph.D. — T. Rupert Doctoral Studies and Lucille Coleman Professor of Christian Theology (1998) Jeremy P. Pierre B.A., M.A., M.Div., Ph.D. — Dean of Students; Chair, Stephen J. Wellum Department of Biblical Counseling and Family Ministry; B.S., M.Div., Ph.D. — Professor of Christian Theology Associate Professor of Biblical Counseling (2011); (1999); Editor, The Southern Baptist Journal of Theology Robert L. Plummer Donald S. Whitney B.A., M.Div., Ph.D. — Professor of New Testament B.A., M.Div., D.Min., Ph.D. — Associate Professor of Interpretation (2002) Biblical Spirituality (2005); Associate Dean of the School of Theology Michael E. Pohlman B.A., M.Div., Ph.D. — Assistant Professor of Christian Preaching (2015) page 160 | Directory SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 Michael S. Wilder 10 Online Fall Term B Begins and B.B.A., M.Div., Ph.D. — J. M. Frost Associate Professor Registration Ends of Leadership and Discipleship (2006); Associate Vice 10-12 Trustees Meeting President for Doctoral Studies 15 Registration Spring and Summer RDS Classes Begin Jarvis J. Williams 17 Payment Due (Term B) B.S., M.Div., Th.M., Ph.D. — Associate Professor of New 24 SBTS Preview Day Testament Interpretation (2013) 19 Mentoring & Shepherding Groups Gregory A. Wills 31 Registration Winter and Spring Opens B.S., M.Div., Th.M., Ph.D. — David T. Porter Professor of All Other Students Church History (1997); Dean of the School of Theology; Director of the Center for the Study of the Southern NOVEMBER Baptist Convention 2 Winter Billing Begins 16 Mentoring & Shepherding Groups Shawn D. Wright 17 ALL Last Day of Classes B.A., M.Div., Ph.D. — Associate Professor of Church 18-19, & History (2001) 21-22 ALL Final Exams 28-Dec. 15 RDS Modular Seminars Hershael W. York B.A., M.A., M.Div., Ph.D. — Victor and Louise Lester DECEMBER Professor of Christian Preaching (1997) 1 Seminary Graduation Rehearsal Stephen J. Yuille 2 Seminary Graduation B.S., M.Div., Ph.D., — Associate Professor of Biblical 4 Online Fall Term B Ends Spirituality (2015) 5 Online Winter Term Begins 5, 6, & 8 Comprehensive Exams 5-9 Hybrid Modular Winter Term Academic Calendar 12 Seminary Winter Term Begins This calendar lists pivotal dates in the life of the seminary. 27-30 Cross Conference (Indianapolis) For important dates related to specific degree programs, consult the appropriate office. 2017 2016 AUGUST JANUARY 4 Fall Billing Begins 2-13 PDS Seminars 8 Online Fall Term A Begins 9 Winter Payment Due 8-12 Hybrid Modular Fall Term A 9-14 Ed.D. Seminars 9 New Faculty Orientation 16 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday 9-12 GRS & FTS Courses 24-27 GRS & FTS Courses 10 Faculty Workshop/Meeting 27 Seminary Winter Term Ends 11 Seminary Orientation 27 Seminary Orientation 15 ALL Fall Classes Begin 30 Seminary Spring Term Begins 22 Heritage Golf Classic 23 Convocation FEBRUARY. 24 Mentoring & Shepherding Groups 5 Online Winter Term Ends 29 Registrations Ends and Payment6 OnlineDue Spring Term A Begins (semester and Term 6 A); SpringTuition PaymentRefund Due Ends (semester and Term A) 6-10 Hybrid Modular Spring Term A SEPTEMBER 7 Convocation 1 Ph.D. Applicants Dessert Reception 13 Registration Ends (semester and Term A); 2 RDS Entrance Exams and Interviews Tuition Refund Ends 5 Labor Day 15 Mentoring & Shepherding Groups 9 Fall Festival 24 RDS Entrance Exams and Interviews 18-21 Andrew Fuller Conference 21 Mentoring & Shepherding GroupsMARCH 15 Mentoring & Shepherding Groups OCTOBER 17-18 Southeast Regional ETS 1 Registration Winter and Spring PDS Classes Begins APRIL 2 Online Fall Term A Ends 2 Online Spring Term A Ends 3-7 Fall Reading Days 3-5 Hybrid Modular Spring Term B 3-5 Hybrid Modular Fall Term B 3-5 TGC National Conference (Indianapolis) 3-7 Spring Break

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MAY 2 Summer Billing Begins 5 Seminary Last Day of Classes 8-12 Seminary Final Exams 17 Faculty Luncheon 18 Seminary Graduation Rehearsal 19 Seminary Graduation 22 Seminary Summer Courses Begin 22-June 8 RDS Modular Seminars 30,31, & June 2 Comprehensive Exams

JUNE 4 Online Spring Term B Ends 5 Online Summer Term Begins and Registration Ends 5-7 Hybrid Modular Summer Term 13-15 SBC Annual Meeting (Phoenix)

JULY 4 Independence Day 10-21 PDS Seminars 24 Summer Payment Due 24-29 Ed.D. Seminars 30 Online Summer Term Ends

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page 164 | Directory SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017 • The 70-acre main campus features buildings in classical Facts about Southern Seminary Georgian architecture. The newest addition, the Legacy • Founded in 1859 in Greenville, South Carolina, as the Center, houses conference and guest rooms. first seminary in the Southern Baptist Convention. • One of the few seminaries to offer an extensive Health • Moved to Louisville, Kentucky, in 1877 and to its present and Recreation facility. campus on Lexington Road in 1926. • State-of-the-art classrooms designed with video • First session in 1859 included 26 students and four projectors for presentations, internet access, and other professors. By 1926, Southern Seminary was the largest innovative learning options. seminary in the world. • The James P. Boyce Centennial Library’s extensive • Southern was one of the first theological institutions to collections now exceed one million catalogued items pioneer doctoral-level study. Southern’s Ph.D. was the including materials from Dr. Boyce’s personal library first Doctor of Philosophy degree to be offered by a and premier collections in the area of Baptist studies. seminary in the U.S. The holdings of the Boyce Library rank it among the • In 1906, Southern created the nation’s first Christian foremost seminary libraries in North America. education program. • More than 4,000 students representing all 50 states, 45 • Today Southern Seminary is one of the largest foreign countries and some 700 colleges and universities seminaries in the world and the largest of the make up the student body of Southern Seminary. denomination’s six seminaries. • Thanks to the Cooperative Program, tuition for each • Boyce College, a school of Southern Seminary, offers Southern Baptist student is substantially reduced, fully accredited associate and baccalaureate degrees in making Southern Seminary and Boyce College excellent Biblical Studies. values for theological education.

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Cincinnati 1.5 hrs Indianapolis 2.0 hrs Nashville 2.5 hrs St. Louis 4.5 hrs Chicago 4.5 hrs Atlanta 7.0 hrs

From the NORTH (I-65 Southbound): I-65 South to I-64 East From the SOUTH (I-65 Northbound): I-65 North to I-64 East (Exit 137) (Exit 137) I-64 to Grinstead Drive (Exit 8) Right onto Grinstead I-64 to Grinstead Drive (Exit 8) Right onto Grinstead Drive Immediate Drive Immediate Left onto Lexington Road 1.5 miles to Seminary Left onto Lexington Road 1.5 miles to Seminary on the Left. on the Left. From the EAST (I-64 Westbound): I-64 West to Grinstead Drive (Exit 8) Left onto Grinstead Drive Immediate Left onto Lexington Road 1.5 From the WEST (I-64 Eastbound): I-64 East to Grinstead Drive miles to Seminary on the Left. (Exit 8) Right onto Grinstead Drive Immediate Left onto Lexington Road 1.5 miles to Seminary on the Left. From the NORTHEAST (I-71 Southbound): I-71 South to I-264 Watterson Expressway (Exit 5) I-264 South to I-64 West (Exit 19) I-64 to Grinstead Drive (Exit 8) Left onto Grinstead Drive Immediate Left onto Lexington Road 1.5 miles to Seminary on the Left.

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A E (see Admissions Acceptance Abstract of Principles...... 8-9 Email...... 29 Categories)...... 24 Academic Calendar...... 162 Employment Academic Standing...... 36 Church...... 32 O Accreditation...... 14 Louisville...... 33 Orientation...... 35 Administration...... 4-7 Evaluation of Classes...... 40 Admissions...... 20-26 Event Productions...... 31 P Acceptance Categories...... 24 Extension Centers...... 18, 37 Payment of Tuition Diploma...... 22 and Fees...... 41-42 Deadlines...... 26 F Placement Examination and Master...... 22 Faculty Auditions in Music...... 79 Professional Doctoral ...... 23 Billy Graham Post Office (see Fifth and Research Doctoral...... 23 School...... 72-77, 159-161 Broadway)...... 31 Advanced Placement Testing...... 35 Theology...... 43-52, 159-161 Advising...... 35 Fees and Charges...... 41-42 R Applied Ministry Fifth and Broadway...... 31 Readmission...... 41 Programs...... 53, 78 Final Examinations...... 38 Recitals...... 81 Attendance, class...... 36 Financial Aid...... 27-28 Recreation and Fitness...... 30 G Refunds...... 34 B Grade Change...... 37 Registration...... 34 Baptist Faith and Message, The...... 9-14 Grading System...... 37 Repeated Courses...... 38 Billy Graham School of Missions, Graduation...... 38 Research Doctoral Evangelism and Ministry...... 72-116 Program...... 23, 69, 116 Board of Trustees...... 157 H Bookstore...... 31 Health Insurance...... 30 S Boyce College...... 16 Historical Sketch...... 15 Scholarships...... 27 Housing...... 32 Seminary Wives Institute...... 17 C Spouse/Dependent Fees...... 42 Campus Police...... 31 I Student Councils and Campus Requirements...... 37 ID Cards...... 29 Organizations...... 29 Chapel...... 29 Incomplete Coursework...... 38 Student Handbook...... 29 Class Schedules...... 35 Independent Study...... 36 Clinic...... 30 International Applicants...... 25 T Commuter Housing...... 32 Internet Courses/Global Campus...... 19 TEAM-A...... 35 Cooperative Program...... 35 L Theology, School of...... 43-71 Costs...... 41-42 Legacy Hotel, The...... 31 Transcripts...... 38 Course Descriptions...... 117 Library...... 31 Transfer of Credit...... 39 Course Load...... 37 Loans...... 28 Transfer of Degree Program...... 40 Tuition and Fees...... 41-42 D M Denominational Affiliation...... 15 Master of Arts V Dining Services...... 31 Billy Graham School...... 95-103 Veterans’ Benefits...... 28 Diploma Programs School of Theology...... 63-64 Visiting Scholar Program...... 19 Missions, Evangelism Master of Church Music...... 94 Visiting Students (see Admissions and Ministry...... 22, 105 Master of Divinity Acceptance Categories)...... 24 Theology...... 22, 65 Billy Graham School...... 83-93 Vocational Rehabilitation...... 28 Disability Services...... 30 School of Theology...... 55-62 Divorce (see Admissions Master of Theology W Acceptance Categories)...... 24 Billy Graham School...... 113-115 Withdrawal...... 40 Doctor of Education...... 113-115 School of Theology...... 69-70 Women’s Leadership...... 17 Doctor of Metroversity...... 35 Women’s Ministry Institute...... 17 Educational Ministry...... 106-109 Mission...... 1, 14 Worship (see Chapel)...... 29 Doctor of Ministry Missions Opportunities...... 30 Written Communication Billy Graham School...... 110-111 Requirement...... 36 School of Theology...... 66-69 N Doctor of Missiology...... 112-113 Non-Degree Student Status Doctor of Philosophy (see Admissions Acceptance Billy Graham School...... 115-116 Categories)...... 24 School of Theology...... 70-71 Non-Southern Baptist Applicants page 166 | Index SOUTHERN SEMINARY CATALOG | 2016-2017

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