CATALOGUE 2014–2015 Westminster Seminary California CATALOGUE 2014–2015 TABLE of CONTENTS

Westminster Seminary California CATALOGUE 2014–2015 Westminster Seminary California CATALOGUE 2014–2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome from the President 5

Introduction to the Seminary 6

Faculty 10

Degree Programs 23

Course Descriptions 34

Admissions 47

Financial Aid 58

Student Life 70

Academic Information & Policies 74

Appendices 87

Map and Directions 91

Index 94 WELCOME FROM THE PRESIDENT

Do you believe the gospel of Jesus Christ? Do you want to understand the Bible more deeply and faithfully? Do you desire to serve Christ and his church? If your answer is “yes,” then Westminster Seminary California (WSC) is an excellent For Christ, His Gospel, place for you. Here you will discover a community of faith and study, of fellowship and prayer. At WSC, you will find an encouraging place to reflect on and prepare for your calling from Christ. We hope that this catalogue will help you get to know us better. As you look and His Church through it, you may want to notice, in particular, our commitments, our faculty, our programs, and our facilities. We are committed to the gospel of Christ as taught by the inerrant Scriptures and as summarized in our Reformed confessions of faith. Our faculty is outstanding. Each member is an experienced pastor and an excellent teacher. They are active in their churches and committed to helping students in and out of the classroom. Their academic credentials are impressive, and they are active in research and writing in their fields. WSC offers two primary programs of study. First is the three-year Master of Divinity program. This program is carefully designed to prepare men for the ordained pastoral ministry. Second is the two-year Master of Arts program. With concentrations in biblical, theological and historical theological studies, it encourages women and men to pursue their own interests in preparation for various kinds of service in Christ’s kingdom. The photographs in this catalogue will give you a glimpse of the beauty and fine facilities of our campus. However, the catalogue cannot convey the warmth and abilities of our students nor the sense of community that we enjoy. We hope that you will visit us and experience for yourself the strengths of WSC. Our prayer is that the Lord will use this catalogue to help you know his call for your life and future service. May the Lord bless you richly.

W. Robert Godfrey President

WESTMINSTER SEMINARY CALIFORNIA 2014–2015 Learn more at WSCal.edu 888 480 8474 5 Westminster Seminary California exists to prepare experts in the Bible who glorify Christ, promote His Gospel and serve His Church. Through graduate theological study in the Reformed tradition, we provide students with the tools for a lifetime of studying and sharing God’s Word. Our rich educational heritage shapes the instruction and community which happens face-to-face on our campus in Southern California.

MISSION Westminster Seminary California Westminster Seminary California (WSC) is a Christian institution seeking to began as a branch campus of West- glorify God through graduate theological study. Its primary responsibility is to minster in Philadelphia, and became educate future pastors for Christian churches, especially for Presbyterian and fully independent in 1982. WSC es- Reformed denominations. It also provides theological education for others who tablished a campus with an extensive will serve the Christian community and the larger society. library, a comprehensive curriculum, Westminster Seminary California offers instruction in biblical, theological, and a full faculty of teachers who and ministerial disciplines to both men and women in order to help them de- were both experienced pastors and velop intellectually and spiritually as leaders. While the primary focus at WSC experts in their academic fields. The is to educate and prepare men for ordained pastoral ministry, the Seminary also first Reformed seminary in the west- trains women and men who are preparing to serve Christ and his church in non- ern United States, WSC welcomed ordained vocations, so that the whole body of Christ may be enriched. its first students in the fall of 1980 and Because “zeal without knowledge” or “knowledge without zeal” can only in- now, thirty years later, remains com- jure the church, WSC seeks to develop in each student a balance of scholarship mitted to the inerrancy of Scripture, and Christ-like piety. Westminster Seminary California strives to maintain a the gospel of Christ, and the impor- community of Christian research and scholarship where the proper cultivation tance of the church and her ministry. of the mind increases the devotion of the heart. WSC thrives as a community of faith where the best of scholarship and pi- HISTORY ety are combined to serve Christ and WSC traces its commitment to Reformed theological education back to the Ref- the church. We are committed to the ormation and especially to John Calvin’s educational approach in his Genevan “whole counsel of God” (Acts 20:27) Academy. In America, that educational heritage was maintained at Princeton and we pursue a union of knowl- Theological Seminary in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Old Princeton was edge and zeal for the sake of Christ’s devoted to the inerrancy of Scripture, outstanding scholarship, fine academic ed- church. ucation and service to the church in its preaching and missionary work. In 1929, Dr. Robert B. Strimple and Introduction when Princeton reorganized in order to tolerate theological liberalism, several Mr. Robert G. den Dulk shared in members of the faculty (led by the distinguished scholar J. Gresham Machen) founding the Seminary in 1979. Dr. left Princeton to establish Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, Strimple became the first president in Pennsylvania, with the purpose of preserving the educational heritage of Old 1982, overseeing the movement of the Princeton and the scholarship and theology of the Reformation. Seminary from its temporary home in San Marcos to its permanent campus

WESTMINSTER SEMINARY CALIFORNIA 2014–2015 Learn more at WSCal.edu 888 480 8474 INTRODUCTION 7 in Escondido. In 1988, Dr. Strimple returned to full-time ACCREDITATION LOCALE CHRISTIAN COUNSELING & EDUCATIONAL teaching and scholarship and Mr. den Dulk became presi- Westminster Seminary California is an accredited school Located in beautiful, culturally-rich Escondido, and situat- FOUNDATION (CCEF) PARTNERSHIP dent, increasing the size and financial strength of the school. of theology at the graduate level, authorized by the state ed in north San Diego County, Westminster Seminary Cal- Since 1968, the Christian Counseling & Educational In 1993, Dr. W. Robert Godfrey, who joined the faculty in of California to grant graduate theological degrees upon ifornia is just minutes from the Pacific Ocean. The sunny Foundation (CCEF) in Philadelphia, PA has trained God’s 1981 as Professor of Church History, became the third presi- recommendation of the faculty and by the authority of the beaches, Mediterranean climate, and countless attractions people in biblical counseling by exploring the rich wisdom dent of the Seminary. Board of Trustees. make this region a popular vacation destination. of Scripture and applying it to the complexities of human Westminster Seminary California is accredited by the The celebrated San Diego Zoo and San Diego Safari life. In July 2011, Westminster Seminary California began a DOCTRINAL COMMITMENT Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Univer- Park are in close proximity. The California Center for the partnership with CCEF through which students admitted The Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, breathed sities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Arts offers live performances ranging from classical sym- to a WSC Degree Program or as a Visiting Student may out by the Spirit of God through human authors, are the 985 Atlantic Ave., Suite 100, Alameda, California 94501, phonies to modern theater productions by internationally take select CCEF courses via distance education for elective very Word of God written—the only infallible and inerrant phone: 510.748.9001. acclaimed artists. Downtown Escondido features quaint credit toward their WSC degree program requirements. authority for faith and life. WSC is also accredited by the Commission on Ac- shops, antique car shows, and a weekly farmers’ market of The teaching faculty for these courses have been appointed The doctrines of the Christian faith, held by orthodox crediting of the Association of Theological Schools in fresh produce. North San Diego County also offers some as WSC adjunct faculty (See Adjunct Faculty and Course churches throughout the ages, express the central truths the United States and Canada, 10 Summit Park Drive, of the top hospitals and medical facilities in the nation, in- Descriptions for more information). concerning the triune God and his works of creation and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15275, phone: 412.788.6505, fax: cluding the Scripps Hospitals, Rady Children’s Hospital redemption, particularly as they confess the saving work of 412.788.6510, website: www.ats.edu, which has approved San Diego, and Palomar Medical Center. Jesus Christ as revealed in Scripture. The Reformed con- the Master of Divinity degree and Master of Arts (MDiv, As one of the nation’s fastest growing regions for bio- fessions (Westminster Confession and Catechisms, Hei- MA) degree programs. medical and telecommunications industries, San Diego is delberg Catechism, Belgic Confession, and the Canons of ATS and WASC are recognized by the U.S. Depart- on the cutting edge of science and technology. It is home Dort) are the fullest and most accurate summary of the sys- ment of Education. WSC is approved for the Veterans to several first-class academic and research institutions, in- tem of doctrine revealed in Holy Scripture. The church is Administration’s educational benefits, and Title IV Fed- cluding the University of California at SanDiego, Salk In- to be governed according to the principles of Presbyterian eral Student Loans. The Seminary is also authorized under stitute, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, and Scripps church polity, as agreeable to Scripture. Federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students under Clinic. Since San Diego is one of the largest cities in the approved F-1 status. nation, the developing economy is also advantageous in af- STUDENT BODY fording exceptional employment opportunities for students. Westminster Seminary California serves an evangelical NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY and Reformed student body from over 35 denominations. Westminster Seminary California does not discriminate INSTITUTE OF REFORMED WSC students come from 40 states and countries around on the basis of race, age, color, national or ethnic origin, dis- BAPTIST STUDIES the world. Graduates from WSC are serving Christ and his ability, or gender in the administration of its educational In 1997, the Association of Reformed Baptist Churches church in Singapore, the United Kingdom, Korea, Costa policies, admissions policies, services, or scholarship and of America established the Institute of Reformed Baptist Rica, Spain, Philippines, Nigeria, Malawi, South Africa, loan programs. Studies (IRBS) to provide formal training for ministerial Uganda, and other countries. WSC believes that men and women are equally created students. IRBS offers a challenging curriculum of theologi- The Seminary’s location in southern California, near in the image of God and have distinct and complementary cal, historical, and pastoral courses that complement the Mexico and accessible to the Asian nations of the Pacific roles in the order of the family and the church. The Board WSC Master of Divinity program to provide a comprehen- Rim, allows the student body to reflect the ethnic diversity and faculty understand the biblical criteria for ordained sive preparation for pastoral ministry in Reformed Baptist of the church throughout the world. gospel ministry as limited to qualified men. Because the and other churches. purpose of the Master of Divinity program is to prepare The faculty of IRBS subscribes to the system of doctrine ACADEMIC FREEDOM candidates for ordained pastoral ministry, only men are ad- contained in the Scriptures as summarized in the London Because leaders confronted with complex issues in the mitted to this program. Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689. Subordinate to the church need to advance in scholarship, critical discernment, Since God bestows gifts and callings to non-ordained Word of God, this confessional standard is at the heart of and spiritual maturity, WSC maintains a culture that en- ministry to both women and men, both are encouraged the IRBS curriculum. Because the IRBS program is fo- courages students in the exercise of academic freedom. Be- to cultivate their gifts and enroll into any of the Master of cused on pastoral preparation and is designed to comple- lieving that intense study and rigorous thought should be Arts programs. Master of Arts students are eligible to re- ment the Seminary’s Master of Divinity curriculum, stu- an act of spiritual devotion, Westminster Seminary Cali- ceive financial aid and other services that WSC provides to dents must be accepted into the M.Div. program before fornia seeks to become a community of scholar-servants its student body. they can be admitted to IRBS. who love God with all their minds and hearts, and who love others for his sake.

8 INTRODUCTION Westminster Seminary California 2014–2015 Learn more at WSCal.edu 888 480 8474 INTRODUCTION 9 W. ROBERT GODFREY DENNIS E. JOHNSON President Professor of Practical Theology Professor of Church History B.A., Westmont College; M.Div. and A.B., Stanford University; M.Div., Th.M., Westminster Theological Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; Seminary; Ph.D., Fuller Theological M.A. and Ph.D., Stanford University. Seminary.

Dr. Godfrey has taught church history at Westminster Dr. Johnson has taught at Westminster Seminary Califor- Seminary California since 1981. He taught previously at nia since 1982. He previously pastored Orthodox Presbyte- Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Stanford Uni- rian churches in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, and East Los Ange- versity, and Westminster Theological Seminary in Phila- les, California. After teaching New Testament for 16 years, delphia. He is the third president of Westminster Semi- he now teaches primarily preaching and ministry courses, nary California and is a minister in the United Reformed in which he applies his background in biblical studies to the Churches in North America. He has spoken at many con- issues of ministry, the church, and the culture. Dr. John- ferences including those sponsored by the Lausanne Com- son is Associate Pastor of New Life Presbyterian Church mittee for World Evangelization, the Philadelphia Confer- (PCA) in Escondido. He has served as moderator of the ence on Reformed Theology, and Ligonier Ministries. Orthodox Presbyterian Church General Assembly and He is the author of An Unexpected Journey, Reforma- Presbytery of Southern California, moderator of the South tion Sketches, Pleasing God in Our Worship, God’s Pattern Coast Presbytery in the Presbyterian Church in America, for Creation and John Calvin: Pilgrim and Pastor. He has member of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church Committee written chapters or articles in John Calvin, His Influence on Christian Education, and Trustee of Covenant College. in the Western World; Through Christ’s Word; Theonomy: Dr. Johnson preached and taught in various countries in A Reformed Critique; The Agony of Deceit; Roman Catholi- Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. cism; Sola Scriptura; The Practice of Confessional Subscrip- He is the author of Him We Proclaim: Preaching Christ tion; The Coming Evangelical Crisis; and in such journals as from All the Scriptures, Triumph of the Lamb: A Commen- Archive for Reformation History, Sixteenth-Century Journal, tary on Revelation, Let’s Study Acts: The Message of Acts in and Westminster Theological Journal. In 2010, a festschrift the History of Redemption, Philippians (Reformed Exposi- was published in Dr. Godfrey’s honor entitled Always tory Commentary), and numerous articles and reviews Reformed. in scholarly and popular journals. He is also coauthor of Dr. Godfrey and his wife, Mary Ellen, have three grown Counsel from the Cross and editor of and contributor to children who all reside in California. Heralds of the King: Christ-centered Sermons in the Tradi- tion of Edmund P. Clowney. He has contributed essays to Theonomy: A Reformed Critique; The Pattern of Sound Doc- Faculty trine; Covenant, Justification, and Pastoral Ministry; Resur- rection and Eschatology; and Speaking the Truth in Love. He is a contributor to the Reformation Study Bible and the Eng- lish Standard Version Study Bible. Dr. Johnson and his wife, Jane, have four married children and many grandchildren.

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MICHAEL S. HORTON S. M. BAUGH DAVID M. VANDRUNEN R. SCOTT CLARK J. Gresham Machen Professor Professor of New Testament Robert B. Strimple Professor of Sys- Professor of Church History and of Systematic Theology and B.A. and B.A., University of Oregon; tematic Theology and Christian Ethics Historical Theology Apologetics M.A.R. and M.Div., Westminster B.A., Calvin College; M.Div., B.A., University of Nebraska; M.Div., B.A., Biola University; M.A., Westminster Seminary California; Ph.D., University Westminster Seminary California; Th.M., Westminster Seminary California; Seminary California; Ph.D., University of of California, Irvine. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; J.D., D.Phil., Oxford University. Coventry and Wycliffe Hall, Oxford. Northwestern University School of Law; Ph.D., Loyola University Chicago.

Dr. Horton has taught apologetics and theology at West- Dr. Baugh has taught part- and full-time at Westminster Dr. VanDrunen, a minister of the Orthodox Presbyterian Dr. Clark has taught at Westminster Seminary California minster Seminary California since 1998. In addition to his Seminary California since 1983. He is a minister in the Church, began teaching at Westminster Seminary Cali- since 1997, during which time he also served as Academic work at the Seminary, he is the president of White Horse Orthodox Presbyterian Church and is actively engaged in fornia in 2001. He formerly served as a pastor of Grace Or- Dean (1997–2000), and has also taught at Wheaton Col- Inn, for which he co-hosts the White Horse Inn, a nation- preaching and teaching at Escondido Orthodox Presbyte- thodox Presbyterian Church in Hanover Park, IL, and lege, Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, and Con- ally syndicated, weekly radio talk-show exploring issues rian Church and elsewhere. currently serves on the Orthodox Presbyterian Church’s cordia University, Irvine. He has been a minister in the of Reformation theology in American Christianity. He is One of Dr. Baugh’s main concerns has been to develop a Committee on Christian Education and Subcommittee on Reformed Church in the United States and is presently also the editor-in-chief of Modern Reformation magazine. more effective and integrated curriculum in Greek instruc- Ministerial Training. He does much of his current research a minister in the United Reformed Churches in North Before coming to WSC, Dr. Horton completed a research tion for the Seminary. To this end, he wrote the two main and writing at the intersection of systematic theology, bibli- America. He has served congregations in Missouri and fellowship at Yale University Divinity School. A member of textbooks used for Greek I–III: New Testament Greek for cal studies, ethics, and legal and political theory. He was the California. various societies, including the American Academy of Reli- Interpreters (second edition) and A First John Reader. Dr. recipient of the Acton Institute’s Novak Award in 2004 and Among his publications are Always Reformed: Essays gion and the Evangelical Theological Society, Dr. Horton is Baugh was a contributor to the award-winning Zondervan was a visiting fellow at the Center for the Study of Law and in Honor of W. Robert Godfrey (co-editor and contribu- the author/editor of more than twenty-five books, includ- Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary and The ESV Religion at Emory University in the spring of 2009. tor); Recovering the Reformed Confession; Caspar Olevian ing a series of studies in Reformed dogmatics published by Study Bible. He has written scholarly articles for such an- Dr. VanDrunen is the author or editor of nine books, and the Substance of the Covenant; Covenant, Baptism, Westminster John Knox. thologies as Women in the Church; Still Sovereign: Contem- most recently Divine Covenants and Moral Order: A Bib- and Election; Classic Reformed Theology (series editor), His most recent books are, Pilgrim Theology: Core Doc- porary Perspectives on Election, Foreknowledge, and Grace; lical Theology of Natural Law. His scholarly articles have Covenant, Justification, and Pastoral Ministry (editor and trines for Christian Disciples, The Christian Faith: A System- Marriage and Family in the Biblical World, Covenant, Jus- appeared in many journals, including American Catholic contributor); Protestant Scholasticism: Essays in Reassess- atic Theology for Pilgrims on the Way and The Gospel Com- tification, and Pastoral Ministry and The Law Is Not of Faith. Philosophical Quarterly, International Journal of Systematic ment (co-editor and contributor); Companion to Reformed mission. He has written articles for Modern Reformation, He has also written for journals such as New Testament Theology, Journal of Church and State, Journal of Law and Orthodoxy (contributor); A Companion to Paul in the Refor- Pro Ecclesia, Christianity Today, The International Journal of Studies, Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, and Religion, Journal of Markets and Morality, and Journal of the mation (contributor); Sober, Strict, and Scriptural (contrib- Systematic Theology, Touchstone, and Books and Culture. Westminster Theological Journal. Recently, he has written Society of Christian Ethics. utor); Reforming or Conforming? (contributor); The Faith Dr. Horton is Associate Pastor of Christ United Re- a commentary on Ephesians in the Evangelical Exegetical Dr. VanDrunen and his wife, Katherine, a WSC alumna, Once Delivered (contributor); Theological Guide to Calvin’s formed Church in Santee, California, and lives in Escon- Commentary series. have one son and reside in Escondido. Institutes (contributor); The Pattern of Sound Doctrine (condido with his wife, Lisa, and four children. Dr. Baugh and his wife, Kathy, have two grown daughters tributor); The Westminster Confession into the 21st Century and a son and live in Valley Center on "The Lazy B Ranch." (contributor); The New Dictionary of Theology (contributor); Encyclopedia of the Bible and Its Reception (contributor); The New Dictionary of Christian Apologetics (contributor); and The Compromised Church (contributor). He has also written for The Westminster Theological Journal, The Concordia Theological Quarterly, The Confessional Presbyte- rian, and for a variety of popular magazines and websites. Dr. Clark and his wife, Barbara, have two children and reside in Escondido.

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BRYAN D. ESTELLE J. V. FESKO JAMES R. LUND JULIUS J. KIM Professor of Old Testament Academic Dean Library Director Dean of Students B.A., University of Oregon; M.Div., Professor of Systematic and Professor of Theological Associate Professor of Westminster Seminary California; M.A. Historical Theology Bibliography Practical Theology and Ph.D., The Catholic University of B.A., Georgia State University; M.A.Th., B.A., Northwestern College; M.A., B.A., Vanguard University; M.Div., America. Southwestern Baptist Theological Westminster Seminary California; Westminster Seminary California; Ph.D., Seminary; Ph.D., King’s College, M.L.I.S., University of Wisconsin- Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. University of Aberdeen, Scotland. Milwaukee.

Dr. Estelle has taught at Westminster Seminary California Dr. Fesko is a minister in the Orthodox Presbyterian Mr. Lund directed the library at WSC from 2001–2005. Prior to taking his current position at Westminster Semi- since 2000. He is a minister in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. He served in church planting and pastoral minis- He returns after a stint administering library services for nary California, Dr. Kim ministered in a variety of ecclesi- Church. Prior to taking his position at WSC, he was a pastor try for more than ten years. His research interests include the cities of Northfield and Red Wing in Minnesota. Mr. astical and academic settings. He has served in Presbyterian in an Orthodox Presbyterian congregation in Maryland and the integration of biblical and systematic theology, soteri- Lund looks forward to the challenge of delivering library Church in America churches in California and Illinois. was involved in planting a church in Oregon for the Pres- ology, and early modern Reformed theology. Dr. Fesko’s services in the ever changing world of publishing and elec- His current church calling is to serve as Associate Pastor of byterian Church in America. He lectured in Hebrew at The most recent publications include, The Theology of the West- tronic delivery of information. He serves on the editorial New Life Presbyterian Church in Escondido. Dr. Kim also Catholic University between 1997 and 2000. He is a mem- minster Standards, Songs of a Suffering King, and Beyond board of the Journal of Religious & Theological Information continues to serve the broader Christian community as a ber of the Society of Biblical Literature, the Catholic Bibli- Calvin: Union with Christ and Justification in Early Modern and is currently researching and writing on library admin- preacher, speaker, and ministry consultant—especially for cal Association, the National Association of the Professors Reformed Theology. His scholarly essays have appeared in istration, trends in library service, and the future utiliza- the Korean-American church. While in Illinois, he taught of Hebrew, and a Fellow of the Institute of Biblical Religion. various books and journals including Reformed Theological tion of information resources. undergraduate communications at Trinity International Dr. Estelle is the author of Salvation through Judgment Review, Journal of Reformed Theology, Church History and University and church history at Trinity Evangelical Divin- and Mercy: The Gospel According to Jonah. He has contribut- Religious Culture, Calvin Theological Journal, Trinity Jour- ity School. He has also been a Visiting Scholar with the Fac- ed essays to Covenant, Justification, and Pastoral Ministry: nal, Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, and the ulty of Divinity at Cambridge University. Essays by the Faculty of Westminster Seminary California; Westminster Theological Journal. Dr. Fesko and his wife, An- Dr. Kim also directs the Center for Pastoral Refresh- The Law Is Not of Faith: Essays on Works and Grace in the neke, have three children and reside in Escondido. ment at WSC, a unique institute dedicated to helping Mosaic Covenant (contributor and co-editor); and But Let sustain pastoral excellence among Korean-American pas- A Man Examine Himself: Children and the Lord’s Supper. tors. In addition to his doctoral concentration on English He has also contributed articles and reviews to The Biblical church history during the Restoration, his research inter- Historian, The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, The Confessional ests include the history of preaching, homiletics, and Asian- Presbyterian, Hebrew Studies, Maarav, Modern Reforma- American Christianity. He is the author of The Religion of tion, New Horizons, Ordained Servant, and Westminster Reason and the Reason for Religion: John Tillotson and the Theological Journal. Latitudinarian Defense of Christianity, 1630–1694 and a Dr. Estelle and his wife, Lisa, have two sons and one contributor to Covenant, Justification, and Pastoral Minis- daughter. He and his family enjoy outdoor pursuits. try: Essays by the Faculty of Westminster Seminary Califor- nia and Heralds of the King: Christ-centered Sermons in the Tradition of Edmund P. Clowney. A native of South Korea and California, he and his wife, Ji Hee, a WSC alumna, reside in Escondido with their two daughters.

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RYAN GLOMSRUD JOSHUA J. VAN EE JOEL E. KIM CHARLES K. TELFER Associate Professor of Associate Professor of Hebrew Assistant Professor of Assistant Professor of Historical Theology and Old Testament New Testament Biblical Languages B.A., Wheaton College; M.A., B.A., Geneva College; M.Div., B.A., University of California, Los B.A., University of Illinois; M.Div., Westminster Seminary California; Westminster Seminary California; M.A. Angeles; M.Div., Westminster Seminary Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; D.Phil., University of Oxford, and Ph.D., University of California at California; Ph.D. Candidate, Calvin Ph.D. Candidate, Trinity Evangelical Pembroke College. San Diego. Theological Seminary. Divinity School.

Dr. Glomsrud has taught historical theology as a visit- Dr. Van Ee has taught various language and biblical studies Rev. Kim is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Rev. Telfer was ordained to the ministry in the Orthodox ing instructor at Westminster Seminary California since classes at Westminster Seminary California since 2002. He Church in America and has served as Associate Pastor of Presbyterian Church in 1993. Prior to joining the faculty of 2007. He joined the faculty after completing a Graduate in is an ordained minister in the United Reformed Churches Segaero Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles. He taught WSC in 2011, he served as pastor of Westminster Presbyte- Residence program at Harvard Divinity School and a Post- in North America and has enjoyed various opportunities to historical and systematic theology at Calvin Theological rian Church (OPC) in the Chicago area for nine years and doctoral Research Fellowship in the History Department preach and teach. He is the son of a pastor in the Christian Seminary and International Theological Seminary in Los as Adjunct Professor of Greek at Mid-America Reformed at Harvard University. He is an ordained elder at Christ Reformed Church. Angeles, as well as in Taiwan and Indonesia. He is the son of Seminary for eight years. He has served as a pastor in North United Reformed Church (URCNA) in Santee, CA. His His graduate work has included studies comparing Old a pastor in the Christian Reformed Church. He has served Carolina and as a missionary in a part of Northeast Africa research interests include Reformation and early modern Testament covenants with ancient treaties and legal texts. on the English Ministry pastoral staff of Korean-American where he learned Tigrinya (a sister language to Hebrew). theology, nineteenth century Protestantism, the theology In his dissertation, he analyzed various images of future churches during his M.Div. studies at Westminster Semi- He has studied in Jerusalem and has done archeological of Karl Barth, and modern European intellectual history. blessing in the prophets. He has studied in Israel and done nary California and subsequent to his graduation in 1997, work in Israel. In addition, he has often served as an inter- Dr. Glomsrud is the Executive Editor of Modern Reforma- archaeological work in Jordan. He enjoys training students in California and Michigan. preter and has had the opportunity to minister in a vari- tion magazine and has published scholarly articles on his- in the biblical languages and literatures so that they can Rev. Kim is the co-editor of Always Reformed: Essays in ety of international contexts including Cuba, Guatemala, torical theology. rightly understand and expound the Scriptures. He is the Honor of W. Robert Godfrey. Rev. Kim’s doctoral disserta- Mexico, Spain, and Sudan. Dr. Glomsrud and his wife, Elizabeth, have one son and co-author of an essay in Birkat Shalom: Studies in the Bible, tion, “The True and Genuine Sense: Arminius and the In- His translation projects have included serving as edi- one daughter and reside in Escondido. Ancient Near Eastern Literature, and Postbiblical Judaism terpretation of Romans 7 in its Historical Context,” is in tor for a committee to re-translate the Westminster Shorter Presented to Shalom M. Paul on the Occasion of His Seven- progress under the supervision of Professor Richard Muller. Catechism into Tigrinya. He has contributed articles and tieth Birthday. Rev. Kim and his wife, Sharon, have a daughter and a book reviews to the Mid-America Journal of Theology, New Dr. Van Ee, his wife, Heidi, and their three children re- son and reside in Escondido. Horizons, and Themelios. His dissertation at Trinity Evan- side in Escondido. gelical Divinity School explores the exegetical methodology of Campegius Vitringa (1659–1722) as expressed in his Com- mentarius in Librum Prophetiarum Jesaiae. Rev. Telfer is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society, the Society of Biblical Literature, the National Association of Profes- sors of Hebrew and the Evangelical Missiological Society. Rev. Telfer and his wife, Rhonda, have four children and are recent immigrants to Escondido.

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DERKE P. BERGSMA HYWEL R. JONES ROBERT B. STRIMPLE ALFRED J. POIRIER Professor Emeritus of Practical Professor Emeritus of President Emeritus Adjunct Professor of Pastoral Theology Practical Theology Professor Emeritus of Systematic Counseling A.B., Calvin College; B.D., Calvin Semi- B.A., University of Wales; M.A., Uni- Theology B.A., California State University, Chico; nary; M.A., Northwestern University; versity of Cambridge; Ph.D., Greenwich B.A., University of Delaware; B.D. M.A.R. and M.Div., Westminster Drs., Free University of Amsterdam; University School of Theology (UK). and Th.M., Westminster Theological Seminary California; D.Min. Rel.D., Chicago Theological Seminary. Seminary; Ph.D., University of Toronto. Westminster Theological Seminary.

Dr. Bergsma joined the Westminster Seminary California Dr. Jones was ordained in the Presbyterian Church of Wales Dr. Strimple retired in 2001 after 41 years of teaching and Dr. Poirier serves as Senior Pastor of Rocky Mountain faculty in 1982. He previously taught at Calvin College in 1963 and ministered in several pastorates in Wales and was honored as President Emeritus and Professor Emeri- Community Church (PCA) in Billings, Montana. He and pastored in South Dakota, Illinois, and Michigan. He England over 25 years. During those years, he was a member tus of Systematic Theology. In 2003, an endowed Robert has pastored churches over the past 25 years in San Diego, served in the U.S. Navy as an enlisted sailor (WWII) and, of the executive committee of the British Evangelical Coun- B. Strimple Chair of Systematic Theology was established California, and Eugene, Oregon. He has served for over ten after seminary, as a Chaplain, retiring with the rank of cap- cil of Churches, editor of its theological journal and chair- at Westminster Seminary California. After studying under years as Chairman of the Board of Peacemaker Ministries tain. For many years, he was Professor of Theology at Trin- man of its study conference. In addition he was co-chairman John Murray at Westminster Theological Seminary in Phil- and continues to actively teach Christians in biblical peace- ity Christian College in Palos Heights, IL (during which he of the Westminster Fellowship of Ministers succeeding Dr. adelphia, Dr. Strimple taught at Eastern Christian Schools making and Christian ethics both in the United States and also served as the college’s acting president). Martyn Lloyd-Jones. The London Theological Seminary in Paterson, New Jersey, Toronto Bible College (now Tyn- abroad, including Britain, Italy, Austria, Thailand, India, A minister emeritus of the United Reformed Churches commenced in 1977 and Dr. Jones became its first principal dale University College), and Westminster Theological and Bangladesh. in North America, Dr. Bergsma is a sought-after preacher in 1985, lecturing in Hebrew and Biblical Studies, Herme- Seminary in Philadelphia. He moved to California in 1979 He is the author of The Peacemaking Pastor: A Biblical and Bible conference speaker. Among his writings are The neutics, and Homiletics. During that time he also taught in to serve as the founding dean and first president of WSC. Guide for Resolving Church Conflict (Spanish edition: El Idea of Predestination in Sunni Islam and Classical Calvin- Romania, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand, and Italy. In Dr. Strimple has served the Orthodox Presbyterian Pastor Pacificador), and Words that Cut: Receiving Criti- ism Compared; Biblical Theological Reader; Redemption: 1995, he was Scholar in Residence at Reformed Theological Church on theological study committees and as moderator cism in Light of the Gospel. He has also contributed articles The Triumph of God’s Great Plan; Voices; Intermission; Seminary in Jackson, MS, and since 1998 has been a member of the 50th anniversary General Assembly (1986). He has on pastoral counseling, peacemaking, and theology in the Practical Theology and the Ministry of the Church, 1952–1984 of the adjunct faculty at Puritan and Reformed Theological taught church leaders in China, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Journal on Biblical Counseling, Equip, Ações Transformado- (contributor); and The Compromised Church (contributor). Seminary in Michigan. Before coming to Westminster Sem- England. His writings include The Modern Search for the ras, and The Presbyterian Church in Bangladesh Publishing. He has also contributed to professional journals including inary California in 2000, he served for four years as editorial Real Jesus; Three Views on the Millennium and Beyond (co- Calvin Theological Journal, The Christian Scholar’s Review, director of the Banner of Truth Trust. author); Studying the New Testament Today (contributor); Antithesis, and Insight. Dr. Jones has written commentaries on Exodus, Philip- Conflict: A Moment for Ministry (contributor); Christ the He and his wife, Doris, live in the Chicago area and pians, Hebrews and most recently, Job. He has also authored Lord (contributor); Roman Catholicism (contributor); The spend time each year in Southern California, near West- For the Sake of the Gospel; Psalm 119 for Life; Gospel and Coming Evangelical Crisis (contributor); Anselm: Aosta, Bec minster Seminary California and their many Christian Church; Unity in Truth; and Only One Way. He contributed and Canterbury (contributor); and When Shall These Things friends. Dr. Bergsma continues to teach part-time at the two essays to Covenant, Justification, and Pastoral Ministry: Be? A Reformed Response to Hyper-Preterism (contributor). Seminary during the spring semester. Essays by the Faculty of Westminster Seminary California. In 2004, a festschrift was published in his honor entitledThe Dr. Jones and his wife, Nansi, have been married for Pattern of Sound Doctrine: Systematic Theology at the West- more than 50 years. They are blessed with three children and minster Seminaries: Essays in Honor of Robert B. Strimple. five granddaughters. Their son-in-law studied at Westmin- Dr. Strimple has been married to his wife, Alice, since ster Seminary California and is now a pastor in England. 1955. They have four children and twelve grandchildren.

18 FACULTY Westminster Seminary California 2014–2015 Learn more at WSCal.edu 888 480 8474 FACULTY 19 FACULTY PROFILES

TIMOTHY S. LANE DAVID POWLISON EDWARD T. WELCH JAMES M. RENIHAN Adjunct Professor of Pastoral Adjunct Professor of Pastoral Adjunct Professor of Pastoral Visiting Professor of Church History Counseling Counseling Counseling B.S., Liberty Baptist College; M.Div., B.A., University of Georgia; M.Div. A.B., Harvard College; M.Div., B.A., University of Delaware; M.Div., Seminary of the East; Ph.D., Trinity and D.Min., Westminster Theological Westminster Theological Seminary; M.A. Biblical Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Evangelical Divinity School. Seminary. and Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania. University of Utah.

Dr. Lane is executive director and faculty member at Chris- Dr. Powlison is a faculty member at CCEF and edited The Dr. Welch is a counselor and faculty member at CCEF. He Dr. Renihan has been a professor at the Institute of Re- tian Counseling and Educational Foundation (CCEF) and Journal of Biblical Counseling. David has been counseling has been counseling for over thirty years and has written formed Baptist Studies in Escondido, California, since 1998. has been counseling for more than 25 years. He is a teach- for over thirty years. He has written numerous articles on extensively on the topics of depression, fear and addic- He is currently Professor of Historical Theology and Dean ing elder in the Presbyterian Church in America. He has biblical counseling and on the relationship between faith tions. His books include: When People Are Big and God is of the Institute. He has lectured at The Southern Baptist previous experience in both campus and pastoral ministry, and psychology. His books include Speaking Truth in Love; Small; Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave; Blame it on the Theological Seminary (Northeast Extension), the Faculté including serving as a pastor for ten years. He is the author Seeing with New Eyes; Power Encounters: Reclaiming Spiri- Brain; Depression—A Stubborn Darkness; Running Scared; de Théologie Évangélique de Montréal, and several other of several minibooks and is the co-author of CCEF’s Trans- tual Warfare; and The Biblical Counseling Movement: His- Crossroads: A Step-by-Step Guide Away from Addiction; and schools. An ordained minister, he has served congregations formation Series Curriculum: How People Change; Rela- tory and Context. He has taught across the United States When I am Afraid: A Step-by-Step Guide Away from Fear in Massachusetts and New York. Among his publications tionships—A Mess Worth Making and the newly released and in Korea, India, Brazil, Europe, and Sri Lanka. and Anxiety. are Edification and Beauty: The Practical Ecclesiology of the Change and Your Relationships—A Mess Worth Making English Particular Baptists, 1675–1705; True Confessions: Study Guide. Baptist Documents in the Reformed Family; Daily Treasure: 366 Daily Readings from Charles Spurgeon’s Treasury of Da- vid (editor); and Denominations or Associations? Essays on Reformed Baptist Associations (editor and contributor). He has also published articles in Reformed Baptist Theologi- cal Review, The Gospel Witness, Banner of Truth, American Baptist Quarterly, and other periodicals.

20 FACULTY Westminster Seminary California 2014–2015 Learn more at WSCal.edu 888 480 8474 FACULTY 21 LECTURERS

JASON W. BARRIE MARCUS J. MACARTHUR Lecturer in Pastoral Counseling Lecturer in Church History B.S., United States Military Academy; M.Div., Westminster B.A.,University of California, Los Angeles; M.A.H.T., Seminary California; D.Min., Westminster Theological Westminster Seminary California; Ph.D., Saint Louis Seminary. University.

ERIC CHAPPELL BILL NIKIDES Lecturer in Graduate Theological Writing Lecturer in Missiology B.A., Trinity Christian College; M.Div., Westminster B.A., The Citadel; M.A., Webster University; M.Div., Beeson Seminary California Divinity School, Ph.D ABD Florida State University, Ph.D. Candidate, Wales Evangelical School of Theology. ZACHARY R. KEELE Lecturer in English Bible and Oral Communications GREGORY E. REYNOLDS B.A., Geneva College; M.Div., Westminster Seminary Lecturer in Missiology California. B.A., Covenant College, M.Div., Westminster Theological Seminary, D.Min. Westminster Seminary California.

Degree Programs

22 FACULTY Westminster Seminary California 2014–2015 WESTMINSTER SEMINARY CALIFORNIA 2014–2015 MASTER OF DIVINITY COURSE REQUIREMENTS

26 Units Biblical Studies 24 Units Systematics & Apologetics 88 Units Total Degree Units 10 Units Church History 20 Units Practical Theology 110 Units Total Units Including 2 Units Historical Theol. 6 Units Elective Propaedeutic3

Master of Divinity Program JUNIOR YEAR MIDDLER YEAR SENIOR YEAR It is the aim of Westminster Seminary California that its Master of Divinity Educating and forming candidates graduates demonstrate these key attributes: UNITS CODE COURSE NAME UNITS CODE COURSE NAME UNITS CODE COURSE NAME for official, ordained ministries of ȆȆ Belief in and love for God and his Word 4 NT400 Greek I instruction and leadership in the ȆȆ The ability to interpret individual portions of Scripture accurately,

SUMMER 4 Total Summer Units church as pastors, evangelists, and employing understanding of: teachers is the main purpose of the ǼǼThe original languages of the Scriptures 2 CH601 Ancient Church 4 NT601 Gospels & Acts 4 CH701 Church in Modern Age Master of Divinity degree program. It ǼǼThe historical situation and redemptive-historical context of the text 3 NT401 Greek II 2 OT403 Hebrew IV 2 NT701 General Epistles & is designed to prepare ordained lead- ǼǼThe structures and conventions of biblical literature

3 OT400 Hebrew I 3 OT600 Pentateuch Revelation ers who believe and love the Word of ȆȆ A sound understanding of the main themes of Scripture in their systematic God, and who, therefore, strive to relations, and the ability to articulate the Reformed system of faith and practice 3 PT500 Ministry of the Word 1 PT603 Preaching Narratives 3 OT701 Psalms & Wisdom explore, communicate, and defend ȆȆ The ability to articulate exegetical and theological conclusions in light of the 1 PT502 Theo. Bibliography 2 ST604 Doctrine of God 3 PT702 Pastoral Ministry the depth and breadth of the instruc- history of the church’s reflection on the Word. The abilities to communicate 1 PT400 Grad. Theo. Writing1 2 ST605 Doctrine of Man 1 PT704 Preaching & Audience tion of the Scriptures for faith and and apply Scripture’s instruction to the church and individuals through:

1 PT410 Practicum: Oral Comm1. 2 ELECTIVE Analysis life. Graduates should be able to in- ǼǼ Preaching › Leadership terpret individual portions of Scrip- ǼǼ Liturgy and Sacraments › Spiritual Nurture 4 ST501 Christian Mind 4 ST701 Doctrine of the Holy ture accurately, to systematize data ǼǼWitness Spirit into a coherent and comprehensive ȆȆ The ability to defend the breadth and depth of Scripture’s instruction for

FALL 18 Total Fall Units 16 Total Fall Units 17 Total Fall Units theology, understanding the church’s faith and life historic reflection on the Word, and ȆȆ Respect for the freedom to draw theological conclusions from the 1 NT402 Greek III 3 PT511 Ministry of Witness 2 ELECTIVE to apply this theology to the church examination of evidence and the exchange of ideas 1 OT401 Hebrew II 1 ELECTIVE for PT511 and to individuals through preaching, ȆȆ Knowledge of the various Christian traditions and non-Christian systems witness, leadership, and spiritual nur- of thought, and the ability to articulate the persuasiveness of other views 2 PT505 Intro to Pastoral ture. The curriculum is designed to ȆȆ Godly character and spiritual maturity as requisite for ordained leadership Counseling prepare graduates to meet the require- as a shepherd of God’s flock

WINTER 4 Total Winter Units 4 Total Winter Units 2 Total Winter Units ments for ordination as ministers of ȆȆ The ability to meet churches’ academic requirements for ordination as min- the Word, particularly in Reformed isters of the Word, especially in Presbyterian and Reformed denominations 4 CH602 Medieval Church & 3 AP601 Modern Mind 2 HT/ST615 Reformed Conf. & and other evangelical denominations. The Student Learning Outcomes for the Master of Divinity degree are as follows: Reformation Catechisms Because the Seminary Board and Fac- 1. Demonstrates an ability to exegete an OT or NT text that appropriately 3 NT602 Pauline Epistles ulty understand the criteria set down employs Hebrew or Greek (vocabulary, syntax, literary conventions); 0 FE691 Pastoral Internship2 3 OT601 Historical Books 3 OT702 Prophetical Books in Scripture as limiting candidacy for identifies the text’s central theme and argument in light of its literary

2 NT403 Greek IV 2 PT600 Ministry of Discipleship 3 ST702 Christian Life official teaching and leadership min- context, occasion, and purpose; and relates the text to its place in the istry in the church to qualified males, covenantal history of redemption. 3 NT500 NT Interpretation 3 ST602 Doctrine of Christ 3 ST703 Doctrine of the Church only men are admitted to the Master 2. Prepares and preaches a sermon that appropriately uses the biblical 4 OT402 Hebrew III 1 PT604 Preaching Doctrinal & 1 PT708 Preaching & of Divinity program. Women are en- languages, literary analysis, historical and covenantal settings to proclaim Ethical Texts Congregational Life and apply the text’s central theme in a manner that is appropriate to the 2 OT500 Biblical Theo. & Canon couraged to enroll in any of the Master of Arts programs. The degree is con- church’s present cultural contexts and sensitive to the perspectives and ELECTIVE 1 PT504 Sermon Prep. 2 ferred upon the completion of the pre- needs of men, women, and children of diverse groups.

SPRING 16 Total Spring Units 15 Total Spring Units 14 Total Spring Units scribed program, which requires three 3. Demonstrates an understanding of Reformed theology and the systematic or four years of full-time study or a interconnections of biblical doctrines. 22 Total Degree Units 33 Total Degree Units 33 Total Degree Units longer period of part-time study. The 4. Demonstrates understanding of dogmatic development in the history of 3 3 3 42 Total with Propaedeutic 35 Total with Propaedeutic 33 Total with Propaedeutic courses prescribed should be taken in the church. the sequence indicated in the chart on 5. Exhibits and / or reports growing integrity, teachability, humility, the opposite page. perseverance, self-discipline.

1 May be waived, see page 78. 2 Registration for FE691 is required in spring semester of the first year, is billed as three units, and includes 700 internship hours. 3 Units required in Hebrew, Greek, writing and oral communication courses are not included in the degree units as they are considered propaedeutic. Learn more at WSCal.edu 888 480 8474 DEGREE PROGRAMS 25 MASTER OF ARTS: BIBLICAL STUDIES COURSE REQUIREMENTS

26 Units Biblical Studies 10 Units Systematics & Apologetics3 51 Units Total Degree Units 2 Units Church History2 1 Unit Practical Theology 72 Units Total Units Including 2 Units Historical Theol. 10 Units Elective Propaedeutic4

Master of Arts Program It is the aim of Westminster Seminary California that its Master of Arts (Bibli- FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR (Biblical Studies) cal Studies) graduates demonstrate these key attributes: UNITS CODE COURSE NAME UNITS CODE COURSE NAME Women and men develop understand- ȆȆ Belief in and love for God and his Word ing and skills in interpreting the Scrip- ȆȆ The ability to interpret individual portions of Scripture accurately, 4 NT400 Greek I tures of the Old and New Testaments employing understanding of: 4 Total Summer Units

SUMMER through the Master of Arts (Biblical ǼǼThe original languages of the Scriptures Studies) program. Graduates should ǼǼThe historical situation and redemptive-historical context of the text 3 NT401 Greek II 2 OT403 Hebrew IV be able to apply their knowledge of the ǼǼThe structures and conventions of biblical literature biblical languages, historical circum- ȆȆ A sound understanding of the main themes of Scripture in their systematic 3 OT400 Hebrew I 3 OT600 Pentateuch stances, and literary and theological relations, and the ability to articulate the Reformed system of faith and 1 PT502 Theo. Bibliography 3 OT701 Psalms & Wisdom interrelationships to exegete Scripture practice accurately. They should also analyze ȆȆ Respect for the freedom to draw theological conclusions from the 1 PT400 Grad. Theo. Writing1 4 NT601 Gospels & Acts contemporary trends in biblical inter- examination of evidence and the exchange of ideas 4 ST501 Christian Mind 2 NT701 General Epistles & pretation with discernment. Gradu- ȆȆ Knowledge of the various Christian traditions and systems of thought, and Revelation ates of this program are prepared to the ability to articulate the persuasiveness of other views pursue graduate research programs ȆȆ The ability to communicate and apply Scripture’s instruction to individuals, 3 ELECTIVE in Old or New Testament studies; or, the academy, and the church with further practical training, to use ȆȆ Growing spiritual maturity consistent with Christian discipleship

FALL 12 Total Fall Units 17 Total Fall Units their biblical knowledge in such min- The Student Learning Outcomes for the Master of Arts (Biblical Studies) are istries as teaching, missions, counsel- as follows: 1 OT401 Hebrew II 4 ELECTIVE ing, or lay church leadership. This 1. Demonstrates understanding of Reformed theology and the systematic 1 NT402 Greek III program is not meant to prepare can- interconnections of biblical doctrines.

2 ELECTIVE didates for ordination to the ministry 2. Gives reasons for convictions rather than merely asserting them. of the Word. The degree is conferred 3. Exhibits growing integrity, teachability/humility, perseverance,

WINTER 4 Total Winter Units 4 Total Winter Units upon the completion of the prescribed self-discipline. program, which requires two years 4. Demonstrates ability to exegete an OT or NT text that appropriately 2 NT403 Greek IV 3 OT601 Historical Books of full-time study or a longer period employs Hebrew or Greek (vocabulary, syntax, literary conventions); of part-time study. The courses pre- identifies the text’s central theme and argument in light of its literary 3 NT500 NT Interpretation 3 OT702 Prophetical Books scribed for this emphasis should be context, occasion, and purpose; and relates the text to its place in the 4 OT402 Hebrew III 3 NT602 Pauline Epistles followed in the sequence indicated in covenantal history of redemption. the chart on the opposite page. 2 OT500 Biblical Theo. & Canon 2 HT/ST615 Reformed Conf. & Catechisms 3 ELECTIVE

6 ELECTIVE

SPRING 14 Total Spring Units 17 Total Spring Units

15 Total Degree Units 36 Total Degree Units 34 Total with Propaedeutic3 38 Total with Propaedeutic4

1 May be waived, see page 78. 2 At least 2 semester units of electives must be taken in church history. 3 At least 6 semester units of electives must be taken in systematic theology. Students must take either ST602 or ST701 to complete this requirement. 4 Units required in Hebrew, Greek, and writing are not included in the degree units as they are considered propaedeutic. Learn more at WSCal.edu 888 480 8474 DEGREE PROGRAMS 27 MASTER OF ARTS: THEOLOGICAL STUDIES COURSE REQUIREMENTS

8 Units Biblical Studies1 24 Units Systematics & Apologetics 51 Units Total Degree Units 10 Units Church History 1 Unit Practical Theology 72 Units Total Units Including 2 Units Historical Theol. 6 Units Elective Propaedeutic3

Master of Arts Program It is the aim of Westminster Seminary California that its Master of Arts (Theo- FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR (Theological Studies) logical Studies) graduates demonstrate these key attributes: UNITS CODE COURSE NAME UNITS CODE COURSE NAME The main purpose of the Master of ȆȆ Belief in and love for God and his Word Arts (Theological Studies) program is ȆȆ The ability to interpret individual portions of Scripture accurately, 4 NT400 Greek I to develop both the understanding and employing understanding of: 4 Total Summer Units

SUMMER skills needed to apply biblical truth to ǼǼThe original languages of the Scriptures the intellectual issues confronting the ǼǼThe historical situation and redemptive-historical context of the text 2 CH601 Ancient Church 2 OT403 Hebrew IV church and the surrounding culture. ȆȆ A thorough understanding of the main themes of Scripture in their Graduates should be able to exegete systematic relations, and the ability to articulate the Reformed system of 3 NT401 Greek II 4 CH701 Church in the individual passages of Scripture ac- faith and practice Modern Age 3 OT400 Hebrew I curately and understand the system of ȆȆ The ability to articulate exegetical and theological conclusions in light of truth revealed in the Scriptures, as well the history of the church’s reflection on the Word 1 PT502 Theo. Bibliography 2 ST604 Doctrine of God as the major issues in faith and life that ȆȆ Respect for the freedom to draw theological conclusions from the 1 PT400 Grad. Theo. Writing2 2 ST605 Doctrine of Man the church has confronted throughout examination of evidence and the exchange of ideas its history and in contemporary intel- ȆȆ Knowledge of the various Christian traditions and non-Christian systems 4 ST501 Christian Mind 4 ST701 Doctrine of the lectual and cultural movements. They of thought, and the ability to articulate the persuasiveness of other views Holy Spirit should be able to systematize exegeti- ȆȆ The ability to communicate and apply Scripture’s instruction to individuals, cal, historical, and situational data into the academy, and the church 3 ELECTIVE a consistent and coherent theology, to ȆȆ Growing spiritual maturity consistent with Christian discipleship

FALL 14 Total Fall Units 17 Total Fall Units offer a thoughtful defense of Christian The Student Learning Outcomes for the Master of Arts (Theological Studies) are theology, and to explain how this the- as follows: 1 OT401 Hebrew II 2 ELECTIVE ology applies to an individual’s belief 1. Demonstrates understanding of Reformed theology and the systematic and behavior. Graduates of this pro- interconnections of biblical doctrines. 1 NT402 Greek III gram are prepared to pursue research 2. Gives reasons for convictions rather than merely asserting them. 2 ELECTIVE programs in such disciplines as theolo- 3. Exhibits growing integrity, teachability / humility, perseverance, gy, apologetics, and church history; or, self-discipline.

WINTER 4 Total Winter Units 2 Total Winter Units with further practical training, to use 4. Demonstrates understanding of the perspectives and practices of Roman their theological knowledge in such Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, and non-Reformed Protestantism and 2 NT403 Greek IV 3 AP601 Modern Mind ministries as teaching, missions, coun- their rationales. 3 NT500 NT Interpretation 3 ST602 Doctrine of Christ seling, or lay church leadership. It is not the purpose of this program to pre- 4 OT402 Hebrew III 3 ST702 Christian Life pare candidates for ordination to the 2 OT500 Biblical Theo. & Canon 3 ST703 Doctrine of the Church ministry of the Word. The degree is conferred upon the completion of the 4 CH602 Medieval Church & 2 HT/ST615 Reformed Conf. & prescribed program, which requires Reformation Catechisms two years of full-time study or a longer period of part-time study. The courses 2 ELECTIVE prescribed for this emphasis should be

SPRING 17 Total Spring Units 14 Total Spring Units followed in the sequence indicated in the chart on the opposite page. 20 Total Degree Units 31 Total Degree Units 39 Total with Propaedeutic3 33 Total with Propaedeutic3

1 In addition to NT500 and OT500 at least 3 units of electives must be taken in Biblical Studies. 2 May be waived, see page 78. 3 Units required in Hebrew, Greek, and writing are not included in the degree units as they are considered propaedeutic. Learn more at WSCal.edu 888 480 8474 DEGREE PROGRAMS 29 MASTER OF ARTS: HISTORICAL THEOLOGY COURSE REQUIREMENTS

2 Units Biblical Studies 13 Units Systematics & Apologetics 55 Units Total Degree Units 10 Units Church History 1 Unit Practical Theology 72 Units Total Units Including 20 Units Historical Theo. 9 Units Elective Propaedeutic3

Master of Arts Program It is the aim of Westminster Seminary California that its Master of Arts (His- FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR (Historical Theology) torical Theology) graduates demonstrate these key attributes: UNITS CODE COURSE NAME UNITS CODE COURSE NAME The Master of Arts (Historical Theol- ȆȆ Belief in and love for God and his Word ogy) program is designed to enable ȆȆ A basic understanding of biblical hermeneutics, drawing on 4 NT400 Greek I students to gain an understanding of ǼǼ Knowledge of the original languages 4 Total Summer Units

SUMMER the historiography of theology, the ǼǼThe historical situation and redemptive-historical context of the text historical development of the various ȆȆ A sound understanding of the main themes of Scripture in their systematic 2 CH601 Ancient Church 4 CH701 Church in the Christian theological traditions, and relations, and the ability to articulate the Reformed system of doctrine Modern Age the critical skills for evaluating them. ȆȆ Respect for the freedom to draw theological conclusions from the 2 HT501 Intro. to Historical Theo. Graduates will have read and analyzed examination of evidence and the exchange of ideas 2 HT602 Patristics Seminar 2 HT704 Modern Theology I representative theologians and texts ȆȆ Knowledge of the various Christian traditions and non-Christian systems from the history of Christianity and of thought, and the ability to articulate the persuasiveness of other views 3 NT401 Greek II 2 HT611 Reformed demonstrated a grasp of the history of ȆȆ Knowledge of the history of Christian theology Scholasticism 3 OT400 Hebrew I biblical exegesis. As a result they should ȆȆ The ability to evaluate and use various historiographic models, integrating be able to give a coherent account of the the best emphases of intellectual and social history together with the 4 ST501 Christian Mind 4 ST701 Doctrine of the history of exegetical and dogmatic the- history of Christian theology and biblical exegesis Holy Spirit 1 PT400 Grad. Theo. Writing1 ology. They should also demonstrate ȆȆ The ability to read primary historical texts carefully and contextually while historical sensitivity in evaluating displaying a command of secondary literature and debate on the area of 1 PT502 Theo. Bibliography 3 ELECTIVE2 theology, as well as a grasp of the in- specialization

FALL 18 Total Fall Units 15 Total Fall Units tention behind the various theological ȆȆ The ability to write historical theology at an advanced level, displaying, in formulations in each historical epoch. their research and writing, a commitment to fairness in treating alternative 1 OT401 Hebrew II 2 HT709 Thesis Proposal Graduates will possess an ability to re- positions and a commitment to intellectual honesty that leads to revision late the great issues of historical theol- of conclusions as necessary in the light of research 1 NT402 Greek III 1 ELECTIVE ogy to contemporary intellectual and ȆȆ The ability to recognize the major events, texts, and persons in church 2 ELECTIVE cultural movements. Graduates of this history that have helped to shape understanding (and misunderstanding) program are prepared to enter research of the biblical text

WINTER 4 Total Winter Units 3 Total Winter Units programs in history and theology or, ȆȆ Interest in and a propensity for a lifetime of learning and instruction with further practical training, to use The Student Learning Outcomes for the Master of Arts (Historical Theology) 2 HT606 Medieval Theology 3 AP601 Modern Mind their theological knowledge in such are as follows: 2 HT700 Reformation Seminar 2 HT706 Modern Theology II ministries as teaching, missions, or lay 1. Demonstrates understanding of Reformed theology and the systematic church leadership. It is not the purpose interconnections of biblical doctrines. 4 OT402 Hebrew III 4 HT710 Thesis of this program to prepare candidates 2. Gives reasons for convictions rather than merely asserting them. 2 OT500 Biblical Theo. & Canon 3 ELECTIVE for ordination to the ministry of the 3. Exhibits growing integrity, teachability / humility, perseverance, Word. The degree is conferred upon self-discipline. 4 CH602 Medieval Church & completion of the prescribed program, 4. Demonstrates understanding of the main eras of church history, the Reformation which requires two years of full-time significant issues and leaders / theologians of each. study or a longer period of part-time 2 ELECTIVE study and includes the production

SPRING 16 Total Spring Units 12 Total Spring Units and oral presentation and defense of a written research thesis. The courses 25 Total Degree Units 30 Total Degree Units prescribed for this emphasis should be 3 3 42 Total with Propaedeutic 30 Total with Propaedeutic followed in the sequence indicated in the chart on the opposite page.

1 May be waived, see page 78. 2 At least 2 units must be taken in systematic theology. 3 Units required in Hebrew, Greek, and writing are not included in the degree units as they are considered propaedeutic. Learn more at WSCal.edu 888 480 8474 DEGREE PROGRAMS 31 COURSE REQUIREMENTS BY DEGREE PROGRAM

UNITS CODE COURSE NAME M.DIV. M.A.B. M.A.T. M.A.H.T. UNITS CODE COURSE NAME M.DIV M.A.B. M.A.T. M.A.H.T.

OLD TESTAMENT SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY 3 OT400 Hebrew I • • • • 4 ST501 Christian Mind • • • • 1 OT401 Hebrew II • • • • 3 ST602 Doctrine of Christ • • 4 OT402 Hebrew III • • • • 2 ST604 Doctrine of God • • 2 OT403 Hebrew IV • • • 2 ST605 Doctrine of Man • • 2 OT500 Biblical Theology & Canon • • • • 4 ST701 Doctrine of the Holy Spirit • • • 3 OT600 Pentateuch • • 3 ST702 Christian Life • • 3 OT601 Historical Books • • 3 ST703 Doctrine of the Church • • 3 OT701 Psalms & Wisdom • • Total Systematic Theology Units 21 4 21 8 3 OT702 Prophetical Books • • APOLOGETICS Total Old Testament Units 24 24 12 10 3 AP601 The Modern Mind • • • NEW TESTAMENT Total Apologetics Units 3 0 3 3 4 NT400 Greek I • • • • PRACTICAL THEOLOGY 3 NT401 Greek II • • • • 1 PT400 Grad. Theo. Writing • • • • 1 NT402 Greek III • • • • 1 PT410 Practicum: Oral Comm. • 2 NT403 Greek IV • • • 3 PT500 Ministry of the Word • 3 NT500 NT Interpretation • • • 1 PT502 Theological Bibliography • • • • 4 NT601 Gospels & Acts • • 1 PT504 Sermon Prep. • 3 NT602 Pauline Epistles • • 2 PT505 Intro to Pastoral Counseling • 2 NT701 General Epistles & Revelation • • 3 PT511 Ministry of Witness • Total New Testament Units 22 22 13 8 2 PT600 Ministry of Discipleship • CHURCH HISTORY 1 PT603 Preaching Narratives • 2 CH601 Ancient Church • • • 1 PT604 Preaching Doctrinal/Ethical Texts • 4 CH602 Medieval Church & Reformation • • • 3 PT702 Pastoral Ministry • 4 CH701 Church in the Modern Age • • • 1 PT704 Preaching & Audience Analysis • Total Church History Units 10 0 10 10 1 PT708 Preaching & Congregational Life • HISTORICAL THEOLOGY Total Practical Theology Units 21 2 2 2 2 HT501 Intro. to Historical Theology • FIELD EDUCATION 2 HT602 Patristics Seminar • 0 FE691 Pastoral Internship • 2 HT606 Medieval Theology Seminar • Total Field Education Units 0 0 0 0 2 HT611 Reformed Scholasticism • Total Elective Units 7 18 9 11 2 HT615 Reformed Confessions & Catechism • • • Total Degree Units 88 51 51 55 2 HT700 Reformation Seminar • Total Program Units 110 72 72 72 2 HT704 Modern Theology I Seminar • 2 HT706 Modern Theology II Seminar • 2 HT709 Thesis Proposal • 4 HT710 Thesis • Total Historical Theology Units 2 2 2 20

32 DEGREE PROGRAMS Westminster Seminary California 2014–2015 Learn more at WSCal.edu 888 480 8474 DEGREE PROGRAMS 33 BIBLICAL STUDIES OT600 Pentateuch (3) OT 640 Biblical Exegesis in the Special introduction to the Pentateuch Psalms: The Psalms of Asaph or the OLD TESTAMENT and analysis of its various genres with Psalms of Ascents (2) the goal of developing a biblical theo- This course will cover either Psalms OT400 Hebrew I (3) logical approach to this literature. The 50, 73-83 “Psalms of Asaph” or 120–134, Study of basic grammar and vocabulary. course will also address the relationship “Psalm of [or ‘for’] ascents”. It is clear that • Fall semester • Telfer between Scripture and science and the this is a collection; indeed, it may have higher criticism of the Pentateuch and even been a complete unit when placed OT401 Hebrew II (1) include exegesis of selected passages. • within the Psalter. This course will pro- Continuation of grammar and vocabu- PREREQS OT500 and OT520 • Coreq vide a detailed exegetical analysis of the lary study. PREREQ OT400 or placement OT403 • Fall semester • Van Ee Psalms in the final book of the Psalter by examination. • Winter term • Telfer and in their canonical context. • PREREQ OT601 Historical Books (3) OT402 • Limited to 17 students • Estelle OT402 Hebrew III (4) Special introduction to the historical Reading of Hebrew prose, study of syn- books of the Old Testament and to the OT701 Psalms and Wisdom Books (3) tax, introduction to textual criticism. • historical, literary, and theological char- Special introduction to the poetical PREREQ OT401 or placement by exami- acter of Hebrew narrative; exegesis of books of the Old Testament and to the nation • Spring semester • Telfer selected passages; development of a nature of Hebrew poetry. This course ex- biblical theological approach to this lit- amines the wisdom literature (Proverbs, OT403 Hebrew IV (2) erature. • PREREQS OT403, OT500, and Job, and Ecclesiastes) with particular at- Reading of Hebrew prose and intro- OT520 • Spring semester • Estelle tention to the contribution of wisdom in duction to lexical semantics. • PREREQ its canonical context. Genre and contex- OT402 or placement by examination • OT605 Exodus Motif in Scripture (2) tual analysis of the Psalms, exegesis of Fall semester • Van Ee This course traces the use of the preva- selected passages, and development lent Exodus motif throughout Scripture of a biblical-theological approach to this OT500 Biblical Theology and and explores the interpretive and canon- literature are also addressed. • PREREQS Canon (2) ical significance of the unfolding drama OT500 and OT520• Coreq OT403 • Fall An analysis of God's revelation in the of redemptive revelation. Combining semester • Van Ee Bible that focuses on its progressive un- readings in the Hebrew Old Testament folding throughout redemptive history, and Greek New Testament with insights OT702 Prophetical Books (3) especially as seen in God's covenantal from Biblical Theology (i.e., older and This course covers the nature and his- administration of his kingdom. This more recent authors), the course aims tory of the prophetic institution in Israel. course will also address the relationship to illustrate a methodology for dealing It offers an introduction and exegesis between covenant and canon and the with prominent motifs in the Bible and of selected passages, with special at- historical processes of canon formation. will interact with recent theories of inter- tention to the messianic theme and es- • Spring semester • Estelle textuality and theories of allusion. • PRE- chatological patterns. • PREREQS OT403, REQS OT402 and NT403 or equivalent • OT500, and OT520 • Spring semester • OT520 English Bible Survey (2) Estelle Estelle An introductory overview of the content of the Scriptures in English translation, OT 630 Introduction to Aramaic OT780 Hebrew Readings in Amos (2) especially for students desiring to in- and the Book of Daniel (2) A continuation of the study of the pho- crease their knowledge of the chronol- Introduction to the Aramaic language, nology, morphology, syntax and script of Course Descriptions ogy of redemptive history and the struc- both biblical Aramaic and extra-biblical classical biblical Hebrew through a close ture and contents of the Old Testament Aramaic are discussed. An exegetical reading of the book of Amos • PREREQS and New Testament writings. • Spring and biblical-theological approach to the OT403, OT500, and OT520 • Estelle semester • Keele text of Daniel with special focus on the Aramaic stories in Daniel 2–7. • PREREQ OT 402 • Estelle

WESTMINSTER SEMINARY CALIFORNIA 2014–2015 Learn more at WSCal.edu 888 480 8474 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 35 NEW TESTAMENT of the New Testament; textual criticism; NT 602 Pauline Epistles (3) CH527 Ecclesiastical Latin I (2) personalities and theological develop- HISTORICAL THEOLOGY development of expertise in the princi- This course addresses questions of spe- An introduction to Ecclesiastical Latin ments that have shaped contemporary NT 400 Greek I (4) ples and practice of New Testament ex- cial introduction centering on Paul and using grammar and primary readings. Presbyterianism. • Staff HT501 Introduction to Historical Intensive instruction in New Testament egesis. • COREQ NT403 or equivalent • his writings; the theology of Paul, cur- The readings are chosen from patristic Theology (2) Greek with emphasis upon morpholo- Spring semester • Baugh and Joel Kim rent issues in Pauline scholarship, and and biblical sources. • Clark CH653 Great Preaching An introduction to the methods, skills, gy and vocabulary. • Summer term and particularly Paul’s unique contribution and Preachers: A History of and questions of Historical Theology. Spring semester • Staff NT 515 Philippians (2) to the revelation of God’s redemptive CH528 Ecclesiastical Latin II (2) Homiletics (2) The course considers major trends in Introduction to and interpretation of plan through example exegesis of Pau- A continuation of grammar from Ecclesi- A general survey of the history of the study of history as well as how to NT 401 Greek II (3) Paul’s epistle to the church at Philippi. line texts. • PREREQS NT403, NT500, astical Latin I. Readings are chosen from preaching and preachers in the Chris- relate historical analysis to theological This course presumes the work of Issues of historical context, occasion, and OT520 • Spring semester • Joel Kim medieval and Reformation sources. tian church from apostolic times to analysis. • Fall semester • Glomsrud Greek I or equivalent knowledge of and purpose will be addressed prior • PREREQ CH527 • Clark the present. Along with sermonic and Greek morphology and vocabulary de- to explorations in the interpretation of NT 685 Greek Readings (1) biographical analysis, special attention HT502 The Theology of Thomas termined by placement examination. the epistle and consideration of its ma- This course will assist students to ad- CH545 The History of the Dutch is given to the Old Testament back- Aquinas (2) It introduces intermediate syntax and jor theological themes, particularly in vance in their knowledge and facility Reformation (2) ground and gospel foundation for the A study of the nature, sources, and con- builds vocabulary, while reviewing the Christology and soteriology. • Johnson in Greek by reading biblical or patris- A study of the Dutch Reformation from preaching task. • Cross-listed as PT540 tours of the theology of Thomas Aqui- morphology learned in Greek I; it also tic texts. Topic varies each term the 1520 to 1648 with particular attention to • Julius Kim nas. Special attention is given to the de- covers 1 John 1–4 as example passages NT 517 Covenant in the New course is offered. The course will be the theology and organization of the velopment of his theology in the First for understanding Greek syntax for the Testament (2) conducted as a seminar where stu- early Reformed church, church-state re- CH654 Machen and Modernism (1) Part and Second Part of his Summa purpose of New Testament exegesis. • This course explores the New Testa- dents will prepare and read a passage lations, the rise of Arminianism, and the An examination of Machen’s critique Theologiae. • VanDrunen PREREQ NT400 or placement by ex- ment foundations of covenant theol- each week. • PREREQS NT402 • Staff Synod of Dort. • Godfrey of Protestant liberalism with attention amination • Fall semester • Joel Kim ogy. After a brief survey of the Old Tes- to its continued relevance. This course HT510 Calvin and His Institutes (1) tament teaching on the various divine NT 701 General Epistles and CH601 The Ancient Church (2) will focus on Machen’s work as a biblical An introduction to the theology of NT 402 Greek III (1) covenants, the New Testament passag- Revelation (2) A study of the developing theology, scholar, his involvement in the funda- John Calvin (1509–1564) through a de- This course presumes the work of es which deal explicitly and implicitly This course addresses questions of ecclesiology, piety, and worship of the mentalist controversy, and his efforts to tailed historical and theological analy- Greek II and continues instruction be- with covenant are examined, with spe- special introduction and exegesis of Christian church from the close of the reform the Presbyterian Church. Several sis of his Institutes of the Christian Re- gun in Greek II . It includes further intro- cial focus on the new covenant. Select- selected passages with a view to es- apostolic age to 600 A.D. Special atten- of Machen’s most important works will ligion (1559). • Horton duction to Greek syntax, surveys lexical ed reading in classic covenant theology. tablishing the structure and distinctive tion is given to primary sources. • Fall be read. Some attention will also be semantics and the practice of Greek Some class discussion on varieties of themes of these books. Special atten- semester • Clark given to the relationships among con- HT516 Theology of the word study procedures, and covers 1 covenant theology found today, as well tion is given to Hebrews and Revelation. fessional Presbyterianism, mainstream Sacraments (2) John 5. • PREREQ NT401 or placement as related current issues. • Baugh • PREREQS NT403, NT500, and OT520 • CH602 The Medieval Church and Protestantism, and American evangeli- A survey of the controversies over bap- by examination • Winter term • Staff Fall semester • Baugh The Reformation (4) calism. • Staff tism and the Lord’s Supper from patris- NT 601 Gospels and Acts (4) A survey of church history from 600 tic to modern times. • Fesko NT 403 Greek IV (2) A critical survey of the history of the A.D. to 1600 A.D. The first half of the CH701 The Church in the This course presumes the work of criticism of the Gospels; questions of course examines medieval develop- Modern Age (4) HT566 History of Covenant Greek III . It includes mastery of mor- special introduction; the life and minis- THEOLOGICAL STUDIES ments: doctrinal controversies, the A study of prominent movements in Theology (2) phology, vocabulary, advanced syntax, try of Jesus; the particular theological growth of papal power, monasticism, the church from 1600 A.D. to the pres- An introduction to the history of Re- and Greek exegetical skills through perspective of each Gospel; survey CHURCH HISTORY scholasticism, mysticism, and forerun- ent. The course focuses on the con- formed federal or covenant theology. reading of selected passages in the of Jesus’ teaching on the Kingdom of ners of the Reformation. The second solidation of Protestant orthodoxy, the The course surveys the historical-theo- Greek New Testament. • PREREQ God; the origin and expansion of the CH522 Reformed Piety (1) half addresses the Reformation, exam- challenge of pietism and rationalism, logical development of covenant theol- NT402 or placement by examination. • New Testament church in the book of An examination of the historical devel- ining its impact on theology, worship, the evangelical revival, the impact of ogy from the patristic period through Spring semester • Staff Acts and the theology of Luke–Acts; all opment of Reformed piety and the re- and piety as well as its general effect on revolution and liberalism, and the rise of the post-Reformation period. • Clark leading to developing expertise in in- sources of that development for the life society. • Spring semester • Clark Pentecostalism. • PREREQ CH602 • Fall NT 500 New Testament terpreting the Gospels and Acts. • PRE- of the church and individual Christians semester • Glomsrud and Godfrey HT602 Patristics Seminar (2) Interpretation (3) REQS NT403, NT500, and OT520 • Fall today. • Staff CH635 The History of American Readings in and analysis of the patristic This course offers a general introduc- semester • Baugh Presbyterianism (1) (100–500 AD ) theology. • Fall semester tion and hermeneutics including: A survey of Presbyterian bodies in • Clark historical, cultural, and religious back- America from colonial to modern times. ground; the language and translation Special attention is given to major

36 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Westminster Seminary California 2014–2015 Learn more at WSCal.edu 888 480 8474 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 37 HT606 Medieval Theology readings from early and late periods, HT645 Dostoevsky and Modern Protestant and Catholic thought repre- Gutierrez, Leonardo Boff, James Cone, in the Christian faith. • COREQ PT502 • Seminar (2) including the Speeches on Religion, Christian Thought (1) sented by figures such as Jürgen Molt- Delores Williams, Elizabeth Schüssler Fall semester • Horton An introduction to the development of Christmas dialogues, and the monu- This reading seminar will discuss a clas- mann and Karl Rahner. • Glomsrud Fiorenza, Cornel West, John Milbank doctrine in the Western church in the mental Christian Faith, along with rel- sic in Russian literature, The Brothers and Robert W. Jenson. • Spring semes- ST 532 Justification (2) early, high, and late medieval periods. evant secondary source scholarship. • Karamozov, before turning to Dosto- HT693 Patristic Exegesis (1) ter • Glomsrud The biblical doctrine of justification by This course considers several theolo- Glomsrud evsky’s influence on twentieth-century What did ancient Christian writers say faith alone is explored in theological gians in their contexts. • coreq CH602 theology in the East and the West. • about the science of interpretation? Is HT709 Thesis Proposal (2) and historical contexts, focusing on the • Spring semester• Clark HT637 Trinity and Incarnation in Glomsrud anything they wrote still worth read- Designed for students enrolled in the controversy that led to the Protestant Modern Theology (1) ing? After a brief overview of the forma- M.A. Historical Theology emphasis, Reformation. The Reformed doctrine HT610 Union with Christ (2) The seminar will consider carefully se- HT647 Covenant of Redemption (2) tion of the Christian Bible, this seminar HT709 may be undertaken only af- of sola fide is analyzed and compared An historical survey and critical interac- lected passages of Karl Barth’s Church A historical, exegetical, and theological will explore the hermeneutical vision ter all the core courses for the degree with the Roman Catholic view. • Fesko tion with Reformation, post-Reforma- Dogmatics as well as a series of more survey of the doctrine of the covenant and resultant scriptural theologies of have been completed (except AP601 tion, Lutheran, and contemporary for- recent and controversial articles in sys- of redemption (aka pactum salutis, influential patristic theologians such as The Modern Mind). This course entails ST602 Doctrine of Christ (3) mulations of the doctrine of union with tematic theology. The reading mate- council of peace), the intra-trinitarian Origen of Alexandria, Augustine of Hip- preparation for the completion of a the- This course explores the plan of salva- Christ. Topics to be covered include: the rial provides an opportunity to engage covenant to appoint the Son as cov- po, and representative Antiochenes. • sis in the spring semester. The thesis tion; sovereign election; covenant of priority of justification, the duplex gratia, current discussions and debate involv- enant surety to redeem the elect and COREQ CH601 • Staff proposal will be developed in consulta- redemption and covenant of grace; causality (metaphysics) and soteriol- ing the doctrines of the Trinity, Incarna- send the Spirit to apply the Son’s work. tion with faculty in the department of person and offices of Christ; the source, ogy. • Cross-listed as ST610 • Fesko tion, and the divine decree of election Surveys the doctrine from the 16th- HT700 Reformation Seminar (2) Theological Studies and will include a necessity, nature, and extent of the while becoming familiar with one of 20th centuries, engages key scriptural Reading in and analysis of the theology brief statement of topic, the state of the atonement; the resurrection and as- HT611 Reformed Scholasticism (2) the twentieth century’s most impor- texts, and presents the doctrine as and method of Reformation theolo- question, the proposed argument, re- cension. • PREREQS OT402, OT520 and A study of the theology of the early, tant theologians. • Glomsrud it relates to the trinity, predestination, gians. • PREREQS HT602 and HT606 • search methods, and a bibliography of NT402 • Spring semester • VanDrunen high, and late orthodox Reformed imputation, and the order of salvation. Spring semester • Glomsrud primary and secondary sources. • Staff theologians from 1561 to 1790. • Fall se- HT640 Kierkegaard on Faith, Combination seminar / lecture format. ST604 Doctrine of God (2) mester • Clark Modern Culture, and the Church (1) • Cross-listed as ST647 • Fesko HT704 Modern Theology I Seminar: HT710 Thesis (4) This course surveys the biblical doc- This seminar will read carefully selected The Nineteenth Century (2) Designed for students enrolled in the trine of the Trinity, the attributes, de- HT615A Reformed Confessions & passages from the writings of Søren Ki- HT650 The Life and Theology of A seminar-format course examining M.A. Historical Theology emphasis. cree, existence and providence of God Catechisms: Three Forms (2) erkegaard, the nineteenth-century Dan- Karl Barth (2) the key thinkers and theologians of The thesis is intended to allow the stu- in dialogue with the Reformed tradition, A survey of the theology, piety, and ish philosopher and religious thinker, as This is an introductory reading seminar the nineteenth century, including Im- dent to research, in consultation with the catholic creeds, and contemporary worship of the Belgic Confession, the well as more recent articles from a vari- in the life and thought of Karl Barth, manuel Kant, G.W.F. Hegel, Friedrich a faculty advisor, a particular topic and theology. • PREREQS OT402, OT520, Heidelberg Catechism, and the Can- ety of popular, lay, and academic jour- one of the preeminent theologians of Schleiermacher, Søren Kierkegaard, thereby demonstrate an understand- and NT402 • Fall semester • Horton ons of Dort. • Cross-listed as ST615A • nals. The goal will be to promote open the twentieth century. Students will D.F. Strauss, Friedrich Nietzsche, Al- ing of the methods and skills necessary Spring semester • Clark and free-ranging class discussion of a discuss primary source readings from brecht Ritschl, Wilhelm Herrmann and to historical theology. The project must ST605 Doctrine of Man (2) number of relevant questions about various periods of Barth’s develop- Adolf von Harnack. Students work conform to the standards published by This course explores the doctrine of HT615B Reformed Confessions Christian apologetics, the possibility of ment, with special attention given to with primary texts and offer research the department of Theological Studies. the origin, nature, and original state of & Catechisms: Westminster an informed critique of culture, what his critique of Protestant liberalism, presentations on significant aspects • PREREQ HT709 • Staff man; image of God; covenant of works; Standards (2) in fact constitutes “culture” and goes commentary on Paul’s epistle to the of nineteenth-century theology. • Fall the fall; doctrine of sin; free agency. • A survey of the theology, piety, and into culture formation, the possibility Romans, Weimar and post-war po- semester • Glomsrud SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY PREREQS OT402, OT520, and NT402 • worship of the Westminster Standards. of a theological critique of modernity litical theology, and relationship to the Fall semester • VanDrunen • Cross-listed as ST615B • Spring semes- and postmodernity, and finally Kierkeg- Reformed tradition. We will consider HT706 Modern Theology II ST501 The Christian Mind (4) ter • Fesko aard’s attack on the liberal Protestant crucial sections of the monumental Seminar: The Twentieth Century (4) Summary of the biblical world and life ST610 Union with Christ (2) church. Kierkegaard is as timely and Church Dogmatics in the second half An introduction to the development view; the Word of God, revelation, and An historical survey and critical interac- HT620 The Theology of Friedrich important a thinker as ever, and a grasp of the semester. • Glomsrud of theology and critical thought in inspiration; “knowing” and “thinking” tion with Reformation, post-Reforma- Schleiermacher (2) of some of the main themes of his fasci- the twentieth century. Representative as responses to God’s Word; the radi- tion, Lutheran, and contemporary for- A introductory reading seminar on the nating authorship will serve as a useful HT660 Post-War Theology, primary source readings may include cal difference between Christian and mulations of the doctrine of union with life and thought of Friedrich Schleier- introduction to modern theology, phi- 1945–2000 (2) Ernst Troeltsch, Karl Barth, Rudolf Bult- non- Christian thinking; nature and Christ. Topics to be covered include: the macher, the so-called “Father” of nine- losophy, and apologetics. • Glomsrud This seminar will explore post-war mann, Paul Tillich, Karl Rahner, Jürgen methods of theology and apologetics; priority of justification, the duplex gratia, teenth- century Protestant liberalism. dogmatic and political theology in Eu- Moltmann, Wolfhart Pannenberg, Gor- procedures for dealing with difficulties causality (metaphysics) and soteriol- Students will engage primary source rope, in particular the main streams of don Kaufman, John Cobb, Gustavo ogy. • Cross-listed as HT610 • Fesko

38 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Westminster Seminary California 2014–2015 Learn more at WSCal.edu 888 480 8474 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 39 ST615A Reformed Confessions & imputation, and the order of salvation. theological, and methodological foun- implications for ministry and outreach, PRACTICAL THEOLOGY PT500 Ministry of the Word in Catechisms: Three Forms (2) Combination seminar / lecture format. dations for apologetics as the intel- this course provides greater familiarity Worship (3) A survey of the theology, piety, and • Cross-listed as HT647 • Fesko lectual defense of the Christian faith, with current trends in both the acad- PT400 Graduate Theological This course addresses the biblical worship of the Belgic Confession, the addressing such issues as the biblical emy and popular culture. • PREREQ Writing (1) theology of pastoral ministry as the Heidelberg Catechism, and the Can- ST701 Doctrine of the Holy Spirit (4) world and life view, “knowing” and ST501 • Spring semester • Horton This course enables students to devel- ministry of the Word of God, with a ons of Dort. • Cross-listed as HT615A • This course explores the means of “thinking” as responses to God’s Word, op the abilities to write graduate level focus on preaching in the context of Spring semester • Clark grace; baptism and the Lord’s Supper; the radical difference between Chris- AP623 Understanding Commerce, theological research papers and es- the church’s public worship: Christ- ordo salutis and union with Christ; call- tian and non-Christian thinking, the Culture, & Congregations (1) says and includes such skills as the de- centered preaching that relates texts to ST615B Reformed Confessions ing; regeneration; faith and assurance nature and methods of theology and This course provides an introduction velopment of ideas, organization, struc- their context in the history of redemp- & Catechisms: Westminster of salvation; justification; adoption; apologetics, and procedures for deal- to “cultural hermeneutics” and meth- ture, and flow of thought; interpretation tion; the preacher’s growth in grace Standards (2) sanctification; perseverance; glorifica- ing with difficulties in the Christian faith.. ods of interpreting the patterns of ev- and correct use of source materials (in- and gifts for ministry (including intro- A survey of the theology, piety, and tion; the coming of Christ and the end eryday life in which congregants dwell. cluding quotation, paraphrase, citation, duction of the M.Div. Field Education worship of the Westminster Standards. of the age. • PREREQS OT402,OT520 AP512 Understanding Paganism for The instruction aims to equip future and bibliographic form); paragraph, Program); the contribution of the pas- • Cross-listed as HT615B • Spring semes- and NT402 • Fall semester • VanDrunen Christian Renewal (1) pastors with various principles and sentence style, syntax, grammar, punc- tor’s understanding of his hearers to ter • Fesko This course identifies much of contem- approaches for maintaining a rich, on- tuation, and spelling; and other abilities his preaching’s effectiveness; and the ST702 The Christian Life (3) porary spirituality as a sign of the rise going and multi-dimensional perspec- essential to clear and persuasive writ- theology of worship and leadership in ST630 Issues in Bioethics (2) This course explores the nature of the of neo-paganism, which it examines tive concerning the cultural context ten communication in theological stud- worship. • Fall semester • Johnson A study of various Christian and non- study of ethics; Christianity, culture, both in the light of ancient paganism in which their congregations are situ- ies. The course is a prerequisite or co- Christian approaches to bioethics, of and the distinctiveness of the Christian and in its contemporary expressions— ated. In addition to examining the role requisite of ST501 The Christian Mind, PT502 Theological Bibliography (1) the theological doctrines and virtues life; the motive and goal of the Chris- spirituality, sexuality, cosmology, and of commerce and consumer behavior PT500 Ministry of the Word in Worship, An introduction to tools for use in bibli- foundational to bioethics, and of par- tian life; the law of God as standard of eschatology. This is in order to speak in shaping culture, particular attention CH602 The Medieval Church and the cal and theological study including en- ticular problems such as fertility and in- the Christian life; exposition of the Dec- the gospel from a fresh understanding will be focused on how the structure Reformation, and NT501 New Testa- cyclopedias, monographs, periodicals, fertility, protection of the embryo, care alogue. • PREREQS OT402, OT520 and of the goodness of the good news, spe- of designed spaces (via the practice of ment Interpretation, unless the student and bibliographical texts. Taught in of the body, dying well, and end-of-life NT402 • Spring semester • VanDrunen cifically from the knowledge of Scrip- architecture), the drama of daily living shows sufficient writing background to conjunction with ST501 Christian Mind, care. • VanDrunen ture’s profound antithetical critique of (using models of theatre), and the sub- warrant a waiver of PT400. • Pass/Fail with which PT502 must be taken con- ST703 Doctrine of the Church and paganism, whether ancient or modern. stance of experiences (as expressions grading is employed • Fall and spring currently. Course is taught in multime- ST640 Theology of Baptism (2) Its Polity (3) • Cross-listed as PT512 • P. Jones of value) shape the patterns of every- semesters • Chappell dia format, orienting students to biblio- A constructive survey of the doctrine This course offers a biblical-theological day existence. In addition, students will graphical and research tools. • Pass/Fail of baptism covering a brief overview of and systematic-theological study of AP560 Images of Religion in be introduced to a number of (leading- PT410 Practicum: Oral grading is employed • Fall and spring the history of the doctrine, a biblical the- the church, with attention to eccle- Modern Literature (2) edge) group-dynamic techniques for Communication (1) semesters • Lund ology of baptism, baptism as a means siological issues in the history of the Great literature offers profound in- fostering healthy communications, fa- A preparatory course in public speak- of grace, sacrament, baptism proper, church and the contemporary situa- sights into the ideas and values of a cilitating engaging meetings, and stag- ing in the context of Christians’ min- PT504 Practicum: Sermon recipients, and its relationship to ecclesi- tion. It explores the church as the peo- culture. Through the novels of authors ing compelling (non-worship) events istries of instruction and encourage- Preparation and Delivery (1) ology (esp. as it relates to accepting Ro- ple of God, community of Christ, and such as Sinclair Lewis, Aldous Huxley, within a local church body. • W inter ment to one another and their witness Instruction and practice in the method man Catholic baptisms). • Fesko fellowship of the Spirit. In addition, the Evelyn Waugh, Eudora Welty, John Up- term • Staff to the world. This course is required of of sermon preparation (including prayer, course addresses attributes of the dike, E. M. Forster, and Toni Morrison, all Master of Divinity students unless biblical exegesis, structure and outlin- ST647 Covenant of Redemption (2) church; marks of a true church; biblical modern attitudes to God and religion they obtain a waiver by presenting a ing, illustration, application) and delivery. A historical, exegetical, and theological worship; ecclesiastical office and gov- will be explored. The course focuses 3–5 minute speech of acceptable qual- • PREREQS PT410 and PT500 • COEREQS survey of the doctrine of the covenant ernment; the relationship of the church on reading and discussing one or two ity. Open to students in all master’s pro- OT402, NT403 and NT500 • This homi- of redemption (aka pactum salutis, to the kingdom of God, to its cultural novels per week. • Godfrey grams, this course fulfills the speech letics practicum meets two hours week- council of peace), the intra-trinitarian contexts, and to parachurch organiza- course prerequisite for PT504, PT603, ly • Spring semester • Julius Kim covenant to appoint the Son as cov- tions. • PREREQS OT402, OT520 and AP601 The Modern Mind (3) PT604, PT704, and PT708. • Pass/Fail enant surety to redeem the elect and NT402 • Spring semester • Horton This course explores the dominant grading is employed. • Fall semester • PT505 Introduction to Pastoral send the Spirit to apply the Son’s work. perspectives, individuals, theologies, Julius Kim Counseling (2) Surveys the doctrine from the 16th- APOLOGETICS ideologies, and cultural transforma- An introduction to the pastor’s unique 20th centuries, engages key scriptural In addition to the courses listed below, tions that have contributed to the cur- role as a counselor of God’s Word. texts, and presents the doctrine as ST501 The Christian Mind, required rent religious landscape and context This course covers a brief history of it relates to the trinity, predestination, in all degree programs, lays biblical, for outreach. With special focus on the pastoral counseling, the necessity of

40 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Westminster Seminary California 2014–2015 Learn more at WSCal.edu 888 480 8474 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 41 equipping the laity of the local church PT512 Understanding Paganism for ecclesiology and concern for contextu- background and gospel foundation PT500, and PT410 • This homiletics and globally are investigated carefully. for effective change, the dynamics of Christian Renewal (1) alization. • Winter term • Staff for the preaching task. • Cross-listed as practicum meets two hours weekly. • A presuppositional approach is empha- biblical change, issues concerning the This course identifies much of contem- CH653 • Julius Kim Spring semester • Johnson sized. Students are encouraged to visit relationship between body and soul, porary spirituality as a sign of the rise of PT517 Witness in Chinese & local mosques to interact with Muslims. counseling methodology, and the ap- neo-paganism, which it examines both Chinese-American Contexts (1) PT544 Christian Prayer (1) PT626 Missions to Mexicans on the • Winter term • Nikides plication of biblical and theological in the light of ancient paganism and in This course covers the communica- This course surveys how prayer is pre- Move (1) truth to people’s common problems its contemporary expressions— spiritu- tion of the gospel of Christ and the sented in the Old and New Testaments, This course addresses how to present PT643 Women in Family, Church, in living, such as guilt, fear/worry, anger, ality, sexuality, cosmology, and eschatol- growth of the church in context of corporately and individually, and refer- the living Savior to neighbors to the and Society (2) depression, and habitual sin. • Winter ogy. This is in order to speak the gospel China and the Chinese diaspora in ence is made to historical debates and south. Topics covered include a history This course addresses hermeneutical, term • Poirier from a fresh understanding of the good- Asia and North America; resistance doctrinal questions. • Staff of Tijuana, cultural and religious distinc- theological, and ministry-related issues ness of the good news, specifically from and openness to the gospel; and the tives of the border city in particular, pertaining to the identity and roles of PT506 Marriage & Family the knowledge of Scripture’s profound spread of the Reformed faith. Culture PT600 Ministry of Discipleship in Mexico in general, and strategies for ef- women. Lectures and readings lay a Counseling (1) antithetical critique of paganism, wheth- and leadership issues will be explored. the Church (2) fective evangelism. • Winter term • Staff foundation for seminar discussion of An overview of the pastor’s role as a er ancient or modern. • Cross-listed as • Winter term • Staff This course offers biblical theology of such topics as (a) the exegesis and con- counselor of God’s Word in marriage AP512 • Winter term • Staff the spiritual nurture of God’s covenant PT637 Witness to the temporary application of key biblical and families. This course will provide PT518 Witness to South people, leading to their growing maturi- Jewish People (1) texts, (b) evaluation of the modern fem- the biblical foundation and under- PT515 Witness to the College & East Asians (1) ty in faith and life. Principles and practic- This course addresses how to share inist movement’s influence on Western standing of marriage and family as University Campus (1) In this course we explore the applica- es of Christian education from children the Messiah with Jewish people. Topics culture and theological studies, and (c) well as introduce a methodology for This course surveys the theology and tion of the biblical, theological, practical through adults, including the training of include the history of Jewish missions, ministries of and to women in the con- Christ-centered counseling of singles, strategies of church-based discipling foundations gleaned from the Minis- ordained leaders (elders, deacons) and Jewish cultural and religious sensibili- text of biblical church order. • Johnson couples and families. Topics covered ministries—both evangelism and edifi- try of Witness course to cross-cultural other members for diverse ministries ties, strategies for gospel outreach to include common marriage “flashpoint” cation— to undergraduate and gradu- missions to South East Asians. • Winter in the Body of Christ are also covered. • Jewish people, and apologetic and PT646 Church Planting (1) case studies (communication, sex, ate students; biblical and theological term • Staff Spring semester • Johnson theological issues involved in this field. • An introduction to, and an overview in-laws), pre-marital counseling, and foundations of campus ministry; char- Winter term • Staff of, the key biblical dynamics and im- issues of divorce and remarriage. • acteristics of young adults; meta-think- PT529 An Ecology of Preaching in PT603 Practicum: Preaching portant practical steps in planting a Spring semester • Barrie ing, worldview, and the challenges and the Electronic Age (1) Narrative Texts (1) PT640 The Pastor as Peacemaker (1) biblically healthy church. Includes the opportunities to deepen and express Explores essential insights of the disci- This practicum provides lectures, read- This course sets forth both the theol- biblical basis for church planting, differ- PT511 Ministry of Witness in Christian faith in the higher education pline of Media Ecology as they relate to ings, and experience in the construction ogy and practice of biblical peacemak- ent strategies and models for planting the World (3) context. It also covers ways to enfold homiletics; developing an understand- and delivery of historical-redemptive ing in the context of pastoral ministry. churches, the key marks of a church An introduction to the theology and young adults into the local congrega- ing of the ways in which electronic me- sermons based on biblical narratives. Topics covered are: the distinctive call- planter, the path of becoming a church practice of the communication of the tion. • Winter term • Staff dia influence modern communication, Narratives constitute a large portion ing of the pastor as a minister of rec- planter, and the critical factors in be- gospel to unconverted persons, both human relations, and social structures, of the Scriptures, but many students onciliation, common conflicts faced in coming a church planting church, pres- within our own cultural contexts and PT516 Ministry in the Korean- with an emphasis on the church, its and pastors find them to be among pastoral ministry, the dynamics of the bytery, or denomination. • Staff among diverse people groups— ethnic, American Context (1) worship, and the Christian life. This per- the most difficult to preach. • PREREQS heart in conflict, confession of sin, for- linguistic, economic, etc.—throughout The purpose of this course is to un- spective will be applied to the preach- OT500, NT403, NT500, PT410, and giveness, negotiation, mediation, prin- PT702 Pastoral Ministry Seminar (3) the world. Winter term. To fulfill the derstand the context of Korean im- er's specific task in terms of the three PT500 • COREQ OT 403 • This homilet- ciples and practices of church disci- This course emphasizes the pastor’s Master of Divinity graduation require- migrants in North America and the environments of his world, his church, ics practicum meets two hours weekly. • pline, with the goal to equip pastors to heart and life, pastoral care, and lead- ment in evangelism and missions, historical process and formation of and the Word. • Winter term • Reynolds Fall semester • Julius Kim lay a foundation of biblical peacemak- ership through a study of the Pastoral students must supplement PT511 with Christianity (with emphasis on Pres- ing principles in their local churches. • Epistles. • Prereqs OT403 and NT403 • one of the following one-unit elec- byterians) in Korea, with the resulting PT540 Great Preaching PT604 Practicum: Preaching Winter term • Poirier Fall semester • Julius Kim and Johnson tives: PT512, PT515, PT516, PT517, PT518, features distinct to Korean Christianity and Preachers: A History of Doctrinal/Ethical Texts (1) PT626, PT637, PT642, AP623, or anoth- (and Korean Presbyterianism in par- Homiletics (2) Instruction and practice in preaching PT642 Witness to Muslims (1) PT704 Practicum: Preaching Style er approved by the practical theology ticular). This course will also explore A general survey of the history of biblical texts that contain doctrinal dis- A foundational course with an overview & Audience Analysis (1) faculty. • Winter term • Staff various models of ministry for Korean- preaching and preachers in the Chris- course and ethical instruction. Atten- of the Islamic faith and life, comparing Instruction in the analysis of preach- Americans presented in the last few tian church from apostolic times to tion is given to law/gospel issues, the Islam with historic biblical and Re- ing rhetoric and congregational needs, decades, marked by large migration the present. Along with sermonic and centrality and power of grace, and the formed Christianity. Different method- misperceptions, and resistance to of Koreans into North America, and biographical analysis, special atten- necessity of pursuing holiness. • PRE- ologies of communicating the gospel God’s Word in the context of a pluralis- evaluate them in light of Reformed tion will be given to the Old Testament REQS OT403, OT500, NT403, NT500, of Christ to Muslims locally, nationally, tic society, and the use of such analysis

42 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Westminster Seminary California 2014–2015 Learn more at WSCal.edu 888 480 8474 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 43 in the development and delivery of FIELD EDUCATION INSTITUTE OF ITS 502 Understanding the Old CHRISTIAN COUNSELING as a ministering community where sermons that convey the gospel with THEOLOGICAL STUDIES Testament (2) AND EDUCATIONAL everyone plays a part. Students are persuasiveness and power. • Prereqs FE691 Pastoral Internship A survey of the history of salvation in FOUNDATION DISTANCE helped to find their place in ministry OT403, OT500, NT403, NT500, PT500, This internship requires seven hundred Westminster Seminary California is a the Old Testament especially as it re- EDUCATION within the context of the local church and PT410 • This homiletics practicum (700) hours of supervised and evalu- member of the Institute of Theological lates to the Kingdom of God. • COREQ and to help others do the same. This meets two hours weekly. • Fall semes- ated ministry in a local congregation Studies, cooperating with other evan- OT403 • Bruce Waltke (Estelle) Westminster Seminary California has class emphasizes the importance of ter • Johnson and/or a summer intern program in a gelical seminaries in offering lecture entered into a partnership with the both public and private ministry of the congregation or missions program at courses in recorded format. Each ITS 503 The Book of Proverbs (4) Christian Counseling and Educational Word of God and how they interrelate. PT708 Practicum: Preaching and a distance. Experience is required in course must be taken under the su- An exegetical study of the Book of Foundation (CCEF) in Philadelphia, Topics include a biblical foundation for Congregational Life (1) a broad spectrum of pastoral experi- pervision of a resident faculty member. Proverbs in both its cultural and histori- under which students may take some private ministry of the Word; the role Instruction in the role of preaching in ences in keeping with an agreement I.T.S. courses are a special category cal settings with attention to its critical CCEF courses via distance education of community and relationships in the the maturation and mobilization of a worked out among the student, the of directed research. A form available and hermeneutical problems. • PRE- for elective credit toward their WSC process of sanctification; developing a congregation, including: planning ser- congregation, and the Seminary. In- from the Registrar must be completed, REQ OT403 • Bruce Waltke (Estelle) degree program requirements. The practical ecclesiology; and developing mon series to address congregational sofar as possible, requirements for signed by professor and student, and teaching faculty for these courses have an eye for ministry opportunities such needs and opportunities; evangelistic ordination are considered in tailor- submitted at the time of registration. A ITS 505 The Sermon on the Mount (2) been appointed as WSC adjunct facul- as conflict resolution, evangelism, and preaching; preaching in times of crisis; ing the program. • Pass/Fail grading maximum of seven semester units of An expositional study of the Sermon ty. For general information about CCEF church discipline. • PREREQ PT505 or interaction between preaching and is employed. • All M.Div. students are I.T.S. courses may be applied as elective on the Mount in Matthew 5–7 dealing and the content of these courses, con- PTC510 • Lane pastoral care; seasonal and occasional required to enroll into this internship credit to the M.Div. and M.A. programs. with the history of the interpretation of sult the CCEF website: http://www.ccef. preaching; planning other elements during the spring semester of their first I.T.S. courses may not be used in lieu of the text and the theological issues aris- org/. CCEF courses are not eligible for PTC530 Helping Relationships (3) of worship to support the ministry of year. • Johnson required courses except by special ac- ing out of it. Emphasis is given to the VA benefits. For information regarding This course seeks to help students the Word; and practice in preparing or- tion of the faculty. The tuition charges practical application of the Sermon. • enrollment in these courses, contact develop a functional biblical counsel- ders of worship and in preparing and for I.T.S. courses are the same as for PREREQ NT403 • John Stott (Baugh) the seminary’s registrar. ing worldview. Students are taught to delivering sermons that address situa- other courses offered by WSC. Stu- understand the importance of heart tions that arise in the typical congrega- dents will also need to purchase the re- ITS 510 The Epistle to the Hebrews (2) PTC510 Dynamics of Biblical change as a methodological goal and tion. • PREREQ OT403, OT500, NT403, quired books and media. Students who Introduction to the context, content, Change (3) to develop an understanding of the NT500, PT500, and PT410 • This have been admitted to WSC (except major interpretive issues, and theo- Through a first-hand understanding role of Scripture in biblical counseling. homiletics practicum meets two hours those admitted as Special Students) logical contribution of the Epistle to the of progressive sanctification, students Topics covered include how to build a weekly. • Spring semester • Julius Kim may register for I.T.S. courses prior to Hebrews. This course covers the supe- learn to connect biblical truth to case counseling relationship, how to gather beginning their on-campus work if their riority of Jesus as mediator of the cov- study realities and life details. Topics and interpret data, how to function as PT973 Christian Service in the cumulative undergraduate GPA was 3.0 enant, the wilderness pilgrimage of the covered include the nature of idolatry an agent of repentance, and how to Gospel of John (1) or above. A student interested in taking church as the people of God, and the and faith; the relationship between mo- guide and assist others as they seek This course gives detailed attention to an I.T.S. course should consult the Reg- usefulness of this epistle-sermon for tive and action; the way Christ’s past, to apply change in daily life. • PREREQ John 13–17 in the larger context of all istrar. The following courses have been the believers’ mutual encouragement present, and future grace intersects PT505 or PTC510 • Welch that John has to say about the mission approved by the faculty. and accountability. • PREREQS NT403 with and affects how people live their of Jesus on the one hand and that of and NT500 • Johnson daily lives; and the interplay of suffering PTC610 Counseling Problems his disciples on the other. • Staff ITS 501 The Book of Psalms (2) and other situational factors with a per- and Procedures: Topics in Biblical An introduction to the Book of Psalms ITS 602 Reformation Church son’s actions and reactions. • Powlison Counseling (3) with an emphasis on the principles of History (2) This course seeks to identify the es- exegesis of hymnic literature and their A study of the development of the PTC520 Counseling in the sential features of biblical counseling application in selected portions. Spe- theology, the piety, and the churches Local Church (2) and the current counseling issues that cial attention is given to the various of the Reformation against the back- This course shows you how to make ev- are apparent in the church. Students forms of the Psalms, their setting in the drop of the social, political, and intellec- eryday relationships more consciously are taught to appreciate Scripture’s historical experience of Israel, and their tual character of the sixteenth century. biblical and helps you to apply biblical depth as it addresses common prob- application today. • PREREQ OT403 • Open only as an elective course, and counseling principles in many settings. lems such as suffering, anger, and Bruce Waltke (Estelle) only to students in the M.A.B.S. pro- It seeks to help you discern where you anxiety. Students are also taught to gram. • Godfrey could serve as a biblical counselor. Its move towards people with any type purpose is to build a thoroughly bibli- of struggle in a way that is helpful and cal understanding of the local church Christ-centered. Topics include abuse,

44 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Westminster Seminary California 2014–2015 Learn more at WSCal.edu 888 480 8474 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 45 guilt and legalism, fear, anger, bipolar, schizophrenia, anorexia and bulimia, and addictions. • PREREQ PT505 or PTC510 • Welch

PTC710 Theology and Secular Psychology (3) This course teaches students how to understand psychologists’ observa- tions, theories, and practices, and how to engage them critically, humbly, and lovingly. Students are taught to rein- terpret through a redemptive gaze the things psychologists see most clearly and care about most deeply. The class will seek to understand where biblical counseling fits in our cultural context, both within the evangelical church and within the surrounding mental health system. Topics covered include the skills of reinterpretation and redemptive interaction, historical overview of the biblical counseling and the evangelical psychotherapy movements, the lay of the land in contemporary counseling; assessment of motivation theories and self-esteem theory; and primary source readings from a half dozen representative psychologists, ranging from high culture to self-help. • PREREQ PT505 or PTC510 • Powlison

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Newly admitted students who register af- reference evaluations that raise concerns about the dent who has paid the Enrollment Deposit may be granted de- philosophy, natural sciences, social sciences, ancient ter July 1 for the summer term/fall semester or December adequacy of the student’s preparation, abilities, and/ ferred enrollment for up to one additional academic year be- and modern foreign languages, and Bible 15 for the winter term/spring semester may be charged a or discipline to pursue graduate theological studies yond the academic term for which the student was admitted ȆȆ Has earned a Master’s or higher degree from an $50.00 late registration fee. While it is recommended that ȆȆ Unaccredited institutions – Students holding a without being required to reapply for admission. To request accredited institution; and completed applications be submitted well in advance of the Bachelor’s degree from an unaccredited institution deferred enrollment, the student must complete the Deferred ȆȆ Has completed at least 36 semester hours of upper anticipated date of enrollment, applications are accepted While on probation, a student may take a maximum of 20 Enrollment Request Form which is available online and by re- division and/ or graduate course work in a particular and processed through the first day of each academic term semester hours of course work before further review. When quest through the Office of Admissions. Students who defer discipline or set of related disciplines, providing depth designated in the Academic Catalogue. It is recommended a student has completed 15–20 semester hours, the Admis- their enrollment to WSC must reapply for financial aid the and breadth of exposure to a specific subject area that students who intend to apply for financial aid com- sions Committee will evaluate the student’s academic prog- following year. Students who have been granted deferred en- comparable to a baccalaureate “major.” plete the application process by April 1 for the fall semester ress and make a decision as follows: 1) grant admission to a rollment and later choose not to enroll must notify the Office

50 ADMISSIONS Westminster Seminary California 2014–2015 Learn more at WSCal.edu 888 480 8474 ADMISSIONS 51 of Admissions of their decision and request a refund of their Student Orientation has received credit. Once the prospective transfer student elective units is required in each program in order to receive Enrollment Deposit by July 1 of the following academic year, Westminster Seminary California provides a New Student has been admitted to Westminster Seminary California, the degree. M.Div. students with shared credit must com- or the Enrollment Deposit will be forfeited. Orientation prior to each academic term. It is normally the Academic Dean will complete a transcript evaluation plete, over a period of at least two academic years, at least 60 scheduled one day prior to the start of the fall and spring to determine which courses will receive credit from WSC. semester hours beyond the M.A. or M.A.R. requirements. New Student Registration semesters (see Academic Calendar). All new students If a transfer student desires a preliminary transcript evalua- The 60 semester hours include all required M.Div. courses Registration takes place online through our student in- enrolled in a Master of Arts or Master of Divinity degree tion prior to acceptance, the student may submit his or her not previously taken and exclude any additional Greek formation system. Newly admitted and deferred students program are required to attend. The purpose of the orienta- official transcripts and request for transcript evaluation to or Hebrew courses that must be taken to fulfill the WSC will receive information necessary for registration from tion is to introduce students to seminary life, the campus, the Office of Admissions. Transfer credit will not be pro- language requirements. M.A. students with shared credit the Registrar approximately one month prior to the regis- theological education, seminary policies, and the resources cessed until the student has been admitted. courses must complete, over a period of at least one academic tration due date (July 1 for summer/fall and December 15 of the surrounding community. year, at least 30 semester hours at WSC. The 30 semester for winter/spring). Students who are admitted less than Transfer Credit Policies hours include all required M.A. courses not previously tak- one month prior to the start of classes will receive this in- Veterans’ Benefits Westminster Seminary California may grant graduate en and exclude any additional Greek or Hebrew courses that formation shortly after their admission (a late registration The following policies apply to students receiving educa- level credit for courses in which a grade of C (not C–) must be taken to fulfill the WSC language requirements. fee of $50 may apply). This information includes a degree tional benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs or above was received. Course work from an accredited program sheet, class schedules, and information regarding (D.V.A.), in compliance with that department’s policies: institution from which the student has not received a Transfer Credit from Unaccredited Institutions registration policies and the enrollment deposit. Following Westminster Seminary California is required to initiate Master's degree may transfer as equivalent to a required Students admitted to an M.A. or M.Div. program who seek registration, the Dean of Students will assign a Faculty Ad- a review of transcripts of any Master’s level (M.Div., M.A.) course or as elective credit in the student’s program at WSC. transfer credit for graduate level studies completed at an visor who is also available to advise each student on a course course work that a D.V.A. student has completed at another No credit will be given for courses completed at WSC or unaccredited institution must supply the following infor- of study. Registration will only be processed for those stu- theological seminary in order to determine which and how another accredited institution 10 or more years prior to mation for the evaluation of each course for which transfer dents who have paid the $100.00 Enrollment Deposit. The many credits are transferable as partially fulfilling WSC’s enrollment at, or readmission to, WSC. The Academic credit is requested: registration deadlines are July 1 (summer/ fall students) degree requirements. All course work that is transferable as Dean determines course equivalence on the basis of course ȆȆ A copy of the course syllabus, stating the instructor’s and December 15 (winter/ spring students). (Late registra- equivalent to Westminster Seminary California’s required descriptions, syllabi, prerequisites, and requirements, and name and the course requirements tions will be accepted with a late fee of $50.00 until the first or elective courses will be transferred into the student’s pres- in consultation with the relevant instructors of courses. ȆȆ At least one sample of course work submitted in day of each semester as determined by the Academic Cata- ent Westminster Seminary California program. The Aca- Transfer credit may not be granted for coursework at fulfillment of course requirements. logue.) For more information regarding WSC registration demic Dean determines course equivalence on the basis of other institutions for courses in the WSC curriculum that All decisions regarding transfer credit from unaccredited policies, see the Academic Policies section. course descriptions, syllabi, prerequisites, and requirements, require biblical languages (Greek and/or Hebrew) as pre- institutions are made on a course-by-course basis. Accep- New students may be eligible to test or place out of cer- and in consultation with the relevant instructors of courses. requisites if the courses taken at those institutions did not tance of one course from an unaccredited institution for tain academic courses. See the Academic Policies section WSC is approved for the Department of Veterans Af- have the biblical language prerequisites. At least 36 semes- transfer credit carries no implication regarding the accep- of the catalogue for information on waiving Greek and/or fairs educational benefits. For information, contact the lo- ter hours must be completed in a WSC degree program. No tance of other courses from that institution. Only courses Hebrew, English Bible Survey, Graduate Theological Writ- cal Veterans Office or the WSC Registrar. transfer credit will be given for Greek or Hebrew language in which a grade of B (not B–) or above was received will ing, and Oral Communication requirements. courses taken at either the undergraduate or graduate level be accepted for transfer credit. No more than 15 semester Request for ADA Accommodation with the exception of students who have taken Greek or hours (23 quarter hours) from an unaccredited institution Financial Aid The Academic Dean and Dean of Students work with stu- Hebrew for credit at Westminster Theological Seminary will be accepted for transfer credit toward a student’s de- Westminster Seminary California has a wide range of fi- dents with disabilities who request accommodation. The in Philadelphia. Language credits from WTS-Philadelphia gree program at Westminster Seminary California. nancial aid opportunities available to students enrolled in Dean of Students provides orientation to campus resources may be transferred by submitting an official transcript to a degree program (M.A./M.Div.). Admitted students plan- and directs students to other potential resources for accom- the WSC Registrar’s Office documenting passing grades. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSIONS ning to apply for financial aid are encouraged to complete modation to the student’s disability. Physically challenged Students who have taken Greek and/or Hebrew language Westminster Seminary California is authorized under Fed- the WSC Application for Financial Aid or WSC Interna- students are encouraged to request accommodation as early courses at other institutions are encouraged to take the lan- eral law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students through tional Student Application for Financial Aid (available as possible in their planning process. guage placement exams. the F-1 student visa program. Students of high academic through the Office of Admissions and online) and the FAF- Students holding a Master of Arts or Master of Arts in standing from foreign countries are encouraged to apply. SA (www.fafsa.ed.gov, school code: G22768, U.S. students ADMISSION AND TRANSFER Religion degree from an accredited theological seminary Applicants should note that, while financial assistance may only) by April 1 (summer/fall applicants) or November 1 CREDIT REQUIREMENTS or divinity school, or those who desire to pursue two Mas- be awarded by the Seminary toward tuition costs, com- (winter/spring applicants). These dates are recommended Students who intend to request transfer credit from an- ter's degrees from Westminster Seminary California, either plete financial support (including living expenses) is not but not final for financial aid consideration. Applications other graduate level institution must submit all regular simultaneously or sequentially, may apply up to 25 semester granted to any student. International students are encour- for financial aid will only be reviewed for students who required application items, including the following: Appli- hours of overlapping coursework toward the fulfillment of aged to seek additional means of support elsewhere. All in- have been admitted. Please see the financial aid section of cation for Admission, Application Fee, Ecclesiastical Ref- degree unit requirements in both programs. The successful ternational applicants must seek and show certified proof the catalogue for more details. erence, Academic Reference, and official transcripts from completion of all required courses and of the specified num- of sufficient financial support. Prospective international each postsecondary institution from which the applicant ber (and disciplinary distribution, where appropriate) of

52 ADMISSIONS Westminster Seminary California 2014–2015 Learn more at WSCal.edu 888 480 8474 ADMISSIONS 53 students are urged to start the application process at least Applicants should request that the results be sent directly unforeseen circumstances, to provide adequate ȆȆ If the institution is in the United States, a copy of the one year in advance of their anticipated enrollment date. to Westminster Seminary California [school code: 4980]. funding for the subsequent years of the student’s document attesting authorization to grant degrees In addition to the admission requirements outlined above, Please note that the student’s copy of the results cannot be degree program at Westminster Seminary California. by the State Board of Education. Such authorization international student applicants must also meet the following used for admissions purposes. ȆȆ An applicant with dependents must show, by is not equivalent to accreditation in the evaluation of requirements to be admitted to a Master’s degree program statement from some responsible organization or adherence to accepted academic standards, but it does (M.A. or M.Div.) at Westminster Seminary California. Graduate Theological Writing (PT400) individual (including bank statements or tax returns), show that the institution has offered evidence of its All non-native English speaking applicants who are admit- funds which are committed to and sufficient for the educational purpose and financial responsibility English Language Proficiency ted to WSC with the minimum required score of 570 but support and care of the dependents at home while he ȆȆ A document which provides details regarding the An applicant whose native language is other than English, less than 640 on the paper TOEFL test, with the minimum or she is in the U.S., or sufficient funds for round- institutions from which the current faculty of the or for whom English was not the language of instruction required score of 4.5 but less than 5.5 on the TWE, or with trip tickets and the entire support of the dependents institution received their graduate/ advanced degrees, from the primary grades (regardless of U.S. citizenship or the minimum required score of 230 but less than 260 on during their stay in the U.S. if they are to accompany and identifying which faculty members are full-time residency) is required to demonstrate sufficient evidence of the computer TOEFL test, or with the minimum required the student. (if not clearly stated in the catalogue) mastery of the English language for graduate study through score of 88 but less than 112 on the Internet-based TOEFL, Please note that the regulations regarding the issuing of ȆȆ A list of accredited institutions that have admitted the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). This or with the minimum required score of 25 but less than 29 student visas may change at any time. It is the student’s re- graduates of the unaccredited institution and/or requirement may be waived, following the review of official on the writing portion of the exam, must register for PT400 sponsibility to investigate requirements through the local accepted its courses for transfer credit transcripts, for students who have previously attained a Graduate Theological Writing during the fall semester of United States Consulate. International students should ȆȆ Two examples of assigned course work submitted to bachelor’s level degree at an accredited college or university their first year and during each subsequent fall semester un- also visit the U.S. Immigration website at www.uscis.gov the institution within the United States. til the course is passed. The course must be passed in order for forms and policies regarding coming to the United The Test of English as a Foreign Language is currently for the student to graduate from WSC. States as a foreign student. Once these conditions have been SPECIAL STUDENT PROGRAM offered in three formats: paper, computer, and Internet- met, the Designated School Official (D.S.O.) will issue the In extraordinary cases, a student whose gifts for pastoral based. Applicants required to take the TOEFL must F-1 Visa/I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility for Certificate of Eligibility (I-20). Students who come to study ministry have been strongly confirmed by the church but achieve either a score of at least 570 on the paper test and 4.5 Non-Immigrant Student Status) on an I-20 must register and maintain full-time status of 12 who has not completed an approved Bachelor’s degree pro- on the Test of Written English (TWE), or a score of at least In order for the applicant to receive from the Seminary or more units per semester. gram may apply for admission to the M.Div. program as a 230 on the computer-based TOEFL with a 4.5 minimum on the Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20) necessary to ob- Special Student. Because the Seminary strongly believes the essay portion of the exam, or a score of at least 88 on the tain the F-1 Visa for non-immigrant students, the following Graduates of Unaccredited Institutions that an undergraduate Bachelor’s degree program in the lib- Internet-based test with a minimum writing score of 25. conditions must be satisfied: Westminster Seminary California has long recognized the eral arts and sciences is the preferred preparation for gradu- The following chart summarizes the minimum TOEFL ȆȆ The applicant must be admitted as a full-time student value of the accreditation process both as a means of institu- ate theological study, only a limited number of Special requirements at Westminster Seminary California for each to a Master’s degree program. tional self-evaluation and self-improvement and as a means Students may be admitted in any one year. To more clearly test format: ȆȆ The applicant is required to supply certification that of external attestation of educational quality to students, evaluate the Special Student application file, Westminster they have financial resources adequate to provide constituency, and other academic institutions. WSC also Seminary California has designated specific criteria regard- TEST OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE for their expenses while in seminary without recognizes that for various reasons (recent founding of an ing the applicant’s academic history, ministry and employ- (TOEFL) REQUIREMENTS resorting to unauthorized employment. United institution, location in a nation lacking accreditation pro- ment experience, and standardized examination results. States law administered by the U.S. Citizenship cesses, reservations about the accreditation process) certain TEST FORMAT MIN. SCORE and Immigration Services restricts the employment institutions may lack accreditation by a recognized associa- Education Internet 88 of international students. Funds may come from tion and yet maintain academic standards comparable to The applicant must have completed at least 30 semester Computer 230 personal savings, family, church or denomination, those found in accredited institutions. Since such institu- units (or equivalent) of undergraduate study at an accred- Paper 570 sponsoring agencies or individuals, or some other tions cannot offer reliable third-party evaluation and attes- ited or otherwise approved college or university. Of these Writing(Internet) 25 dependable source. If expenses will be paid from tation to their academic standards, Westminster Seminary units, at least 15 semester units must be in humanities or TWE (Computer/Paper) 4.5 personal or family savings, the applicant must supply California exercises caution in evaluating applications and/ liberal arts other than Bible and theology (namely, English official bank records demonstrating that the account or requests for transfer credit from graduates of such insti- or world literature, history, philosophy, ancient or modern Because the TOEFL exam is given a limited number of or accounts contain funds sufficient to cover expenses tutions. Graduates of unaccredited institutions are admit- foreign languages, etc.). To strengthen the application, the times each year, the applicant should allow sufficient time for the entire degree program. If expenses will be ted under probationary status. In order to evaluate whether remaining course work should be in the above areas or in for the results to be included in the admissions process. Ap- supplied by assistance from family members or other a degree from an unaccredited institution meets the stan- natural sciences, social sciences, and Bible/theology. The plicants must make their own testing arrangements with sponsors on a year-by-year basis, the applicant must dards required for admission, applicants must submit the cumulative grade point average in undergraduate course Educational Testing Service. To register for the TOEFL/ send certification from these sources that the sponsor following, in addition to general admission requirements: work must be 3.0 or above. TWE or TSE test, applicants should contact TOEFL/TSE (or sponsors) have the resources to guarantee the ȆȆ A catalogue of the unaccredited institution granting Services, P.O. Box 6151, Princeton, NJ 08541-6151, USA expenses for at least the first year of study, and that the the student’s degree (telephone: 609.882.6601; web address: www.toefl.org). sponsor (or sponsors) are able and committed, barring

54 ADMISSIONS Westminster Seminary California 2014–2015 Learn more at WSCal.edu 888 480 8474 ADMISSIONS 55 Employment and Christian Service church leader in the Ecclesiastical Reference concerning Students must submit a Non-Matriculating Student Appli- Audit Student Program (Non-Credit) The applicant must also have life experience in employment the applicant’s Christian maturity, experience in ministry, cation, an official transcript from the institution in which Auditors are permitted in most courses. Persons desiring and Christian service in a church or parachurch organiza- and potential for future service in the church. the student is currently enrolled, and written notification to audit are required to secure the permission of the Regis- tion. Four years of employment experience and of experi- from the Registrar at the institution in which the student trar, complete the Audit Registration Form, and pay a non- ence in Christian service will be weighted as equivalent to Additional Information is currently enrolled that each course to be taken at WSC is refundable fee of one-half the regular tuition charge for one year (30 semester units) of undergraduate study. The Upon request by the Office of Admissions, the applicant approved for credit toward their degree requirements to the each course audited. Minors (persons under 17 years old) applicant must have a total preparation package (combin- may be required to demonstrate knowledge of the liberal Office of Admissions prior to the first day of class for the are permitted to audit a course only when they have either ing ministry/employment experience and academic course arts and an ability to pursue graduate level study by submit- semester in which they wish to enroll. The Academic Dean graduated from high school or passed the GED exam, or work) equivalent to four years (120 semester units) of un- ting an essay or research paper for evaluation by the Admis- makes a final determination as to whether a Non-Matricu- the instructor in charge has given permission. WSC alum- dergraduate study. Thus, Special Student applicants must sions Committee. Special Students are admitted initially lating Student has sufficient academic background to enroll ni, current full-time students and their spouses are eligible demonstrate one of the following combinations of academ- on probationary status. After completing, with a cumula- in a particular course. to audit courses free of charge on space available basis. ic and life experience: tive grade point average of at least 2.3, the courses specified Audit privileges include regular class attendance, cop- ȆȆ 30–59 semester units of academic courses, plus 12 in the standard M.Div. curriculum for the summer, fall, Certificate Student Program (M.A. only) ies of all photocopied or printed material distributed free years employment and 12 years Christian service/ and winter terms of the first year, he shall receive confirma- Westminster Seminary California’s certificate programs to the class, and the opportunity to ask occasional ques- experience tion of acceptance into the M.Div. degree program. are designed for those men or women for whom the com- tions in class. Normally auditors will not be permitted to ȆȆ 60–89 semester units of academic courses, plus 8 years pletion of a Bachelor’s degree is not feasible, who desire to participate in classroom exercises or recitations or to make employment and 8 years Christian service/ experience NON-DEGREE STUDY PROGRAMS develop personal understanding of Scripture and theology, seminar presentations, nor will assignments or examina- ȆȆ 90–119 semester units of academic courses, plus 4 Westminster Seminary California offers a variety of study and who anticipate pursuing no further academic study. tions be reviewed or graded by the instructor. Occasional years employment and 4 years Christian service/ programs for students who do not intend to pursue a Mas- The curricula for these certificate programs are identical to visitors must seek permission of the instructor for each experience ter’s degree. Students enrolled in the Visiting, Non-Matric- the M.A. Biblical Studies, M.A. Theological Studies, and class they wish to attend and will not have the privilege of ȆȆ Years of employment and Christian service experience ulating, Certificate, and Audit Programs are required to M.A. Historical Theology, respectively. A limited number participation in class discussion. Auditors and other mem- may be fulfilled concurrently, but both categories observe all policies and procedures stated in the Academic of certificate students are admitted in any one year. bers of the community have access to the library collection must be fulfilled Catalogue with the exception of those specifically pertain- Though WSC is not able to award Masters of Arts and on-site resources, and for a nominal fee they may apply ing to M.Div. or M.A. program requirements. Please note, degrees to individuals who lack a Bachelor’s degree, a cer- for circulation privileges. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) students who are not enrolled in a Master’s degree program tificate with accompanying transcript will attest to the stu- The applicant must take the GRE General Test and obtain are not eligible for financial aid or veterans’ benefits. dent’s completion of a unified course of studies in biblical, Evening Course Listener’s Pass Program (Non-Credit) scores at or above the 50th percentile in the verbal and ana- theological, or historical theology disciplines. Certificate As a service to the Christian community, WSC occasional- lytical writing sections. Applicants should request that the Visiting Student Program students take courses for credit, pay regular fees, receive ly offers a Listener’s Pass to select courses that enables an in- Educational Testing Service send GRE test results directly to Students holding a Bachelor’s degree from an approved faculty evaluation of course assignments and examinations, dividual to attend for a reduced (non-refundable) audit fee. Westminster Seminary California [school code: 4980]. More institution who desire to take courses for credit at WSC and have a record of their completion of certificate require- The Listener’s Pass is limited to designated evening courses information about the GRE is available at www.gre.org. may follow a simplified application procedure to apply for ments maintained by the Registrar. “Credit/ No Credit” selected before each academic term. Students granted a Lis- the status of Visiting Student. Each applicant must submit evaluation is used for certificate students and reported on tener’s Pass must meet all requirements and observe all poli- Narrative Essay a completed Visiting Student Application Form, a non- their transcripts. cies stipulated for the Audit Program. The Special Student applicant must also submit a concise refundable Application Fee, TOEFL and TWE scores (if The application requirements for the certificate pro- but thorough narrative essay that describes both the type the applicant is not a native English speaker), and an official gram are similar to those for the Special Student applica- and duration of his Christian service/ministry experience, transcript showing the completion of a Bachelor’s degree tion, and the criteria are followed rigorously by the Admis- including dates, and specific ministry activities (including program. Visiting Students may enroll in any class offered sions Committee (see the “Special Students” section above). biblical or theological study and teaching), oversight, eval- by WSC as long as they have met the prerequisites for the Because an undergraduate Bachelor’s degree program in uation received, lessons learned, and the type and duration class. If a Visiting Student applies and is accepted into a the liberal arts and sciences is the preferred preparation for of employment experience, including dates, responsibilities, degree program at a later date, credits earned as a Visiting graduate theological study, and because the lack of a Bach- oversight, and lessons learned. Student will be applied to the degree program. elor’s degree often proves a hindrance to later educational goals, WSC urges individuals to complete a Bachelor’s de- Ecclesiastical Reference Non-Matriculating Students gree at an accredited college or university and then apply to Because a Special Student’s admission constitutes an ex- Students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program an M.A. program rather than to a certificate program. ception to normal admissions criteria for the sake of the at another educational institution may, without application church’s leadership needs and its confirmation of an indi- to and matriculation in Westminster Seminary California, vidual’s gifts and maturity for ministry, special attention take courses at the Seminary for transfer of credit to their will be given to the evaluation offered by a pastor or other current degree programs. Prospective Non-Matriculating

56 ADMISSIONS Westminster Seminary California 2014–2015 Learn more at WSCal.edu 888 480 8474 ADMISSIONS 57 FINANCING YOUR SEMINARY EDUCATION

Westminster Seminary California is committed to providing financial assistance to those students who, without such aid, would be unable to pursue a degree at WSC. Due to the generosity of friends and supporters of Westminster Seminary California, who provide for approximately 50% of the actual cost of each student’s education, we have been able to keep our tuition rates below the average among our fully-accredited peer institutions within the Association of Theological Schools. Student tuition costs are further subsidized through a generous financial aid program.

The seminary believes the student has the primary responsibility for financing Aid Coordinator. Please his/her education and expects them to do whatever is possible to meet financial note: the U.S. Department of needs. The WSC financial aid program is designed to supplement each student’s Education does not provide any own financial resources (i.e. savings, family and church support, and part-time non-repayable grants, such as employment) through a combination of scholarships, grants and student loans Pell, to graduate-level students. described below. Eligibility Requirements Types of Financial Aid In order to qualify for financial aid ȆȆ Need-Based Grants and Scholarships—WSC offers grants and at Westminster Seminary California, scholarships that are awarded on the basis of a student’s need and do not each student must: need to be repaid. ȆȆ Be admitted to one of WSC’s ȆȆ Merit Scholarships—WSC offers donor-supported scholarships that Master’s programs (M.A./M. are based on academic achievement, previous leadership experience, and Div.) and remain enrolled as a potential for future ministry. Financial need may or may not be considered. full-time student taking 12 or ȆȆ International, Denominational, Cross-Cultural/Ministerial more academic units throughout Scholarships and Grants—These are awarded to international students, the duration of each semester or students with a vocational call to cross-cultural ministry or in a (student loans are available to Financial Aid particular denomination. half-time students taking six ȆȆ Stafford and PLUS Federal Loans—As a Title IV (Federal Student Aid) or more units and students in participating school, WSC students are eligible for unsubsidized Stafford their final year taking all they loans through the U.S. Department of Education. Many students also need to graduate). A student in qualify for Graduate Plus Loans and Private Student Loan options. For the final year of study who is more information about any of these loans, contact the WSC Financial taking all the courses necessary

WESTMINSTER SEMINARY CALIFORNIA 2014–2015 Learn more at WSCal.edu 888 480 8474 FINANCIAL AID 59 for graduation may receive financial aid in the form of ȆȆ Submit all required documents for particular references, the student’s current records, faculty and staff The Titus Fund scholarships and grants if they drop below full-time grants and scholarships, including letters of interest, consultation (when appropriate), and the information pro- This fund is named after Paul’s epistle, a rich letter filled status. In this case, the amount of the award will be additional applications, and/or renewal applications. vided on the WSC Application for Financial Aid. All schol- with wise counsel and encouragement to Titus, instructing based upon the percentage of units being taken in For more information about the requirements for arship or grant awards are credited to the recipient’s tuition him to preach the gospel, teach sound and profitable doc- that given semester. A student is not eligible to receive each grant/scholarship, see the descriptions below. account. In no case shall the amount awarded exceed the trine, establish churches with proven elders, and encourage more than two semesters of this pro-rated aid. ȆȆ (Optional) To apply for a Federal Stafford or PLUS amount of actual billed tuition for a particular term. If a all believers to faith and love through Christ. The Titus ȆȆ Maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 each Loan, submit the Federal Student Loan Application. student is simultaneously working toward two Master’s Fund was established by a supporter of Westminster Semi- semester (some scholarships require higher grade Loan policies are outlined below. The Federal Student degree programs (dual enrollment) any financial assistance nary California to provide financial assistance to one full- point averages) Loan Application can be obtained online at http://wscal. in the form of a scholarship or grant will be applied to the time student enrolled in the Master of Divinity or Master ȆȆ Make satisfactory academic progress toward a degree edu/media/docs/federalloanapplication.pdf. For more billed tuition for the student’s primary degree program of Arts program who demonstrates financial need through as outlined in the Academic Catalogue information, contact the WSC Financial Aid Coordinator only. Though most scholarships are renewable for students the completion of the Westminster Application for Stu- ȆȆ Complete all required financial aid applications by by sending an email to [email protected]. who meet minimum qualifications, no scholarship will be dent Aid and FAFSA. The scholarship is to be awarded by the specified deadline awarded for more than eight semesters for the M.Div. or six the WSC Financial Aid Committee on an annual basis Financial aid applications are available on the WSC website semesters for the M.A. and applied to the student’s tuition account in two equal Loss of Eligibility by Reduced Course load no later than January 15 of each year. amounts for the fall and spring semesters. Recipients of grants/scholarships who drop below 12 credit Completed aid applications, including the WSC Appli- NEED-BASED GRANTS The Titus Fund is renewable on an annual basis provided hours during a semester by reducing their course load, tak- cation for Financial Aid and FAFSA (U.S. applicants only), the student demonstrates ongoing need of financial support, ing a leave of absence, or withdrawing from the seminary for all new admitted students are reviewed by the WSC WSC Grant is enrolled continuously as a full-time student (12+ units per become ineligible for grants/scholarships and forfeit any Financial Aid Committee on a monthly basis beginning This grant is awarded annually on the basis of the applicant’s semester) and maintains a minimum 2.5 grade point average. aid that has been awarded to them for that semester. Stu- March 1 (summer/fall applicants) and September 1 (win- financial need as determined by the FAFSA and WSC Ap- Forms Required: FAFSA and WSC Application for Fi- dents who lose their eligibility for grants/scholarships dur- ter/spring applicants). Completed applications should be plication for Financial Aid. Provisional awards are made on a nancial Aid ing the semester will be responsible for the payment of any submitted by the recommended dates of March 1, April 1, rolling basis beginning April 1 to applicants who submit the tuition not refundable under the seminary’s tuition refund or May 1 (for summer or fall awards and scholarships), or FAFSA and WSC Application for Financial Aid. Changes Im Family Grant policy (see WSC Catalogue, Refund policy/schedule) that September 1, October 1, or November 1 (for winter/spring to the student’s financial situation, including loss of employ- Established by an alumnus of Westminster Seminary Cali- was previously covered by that aid. Students who intend to awards and scholarships). Financial aid applications for ment or income by the student or spouse, should be reported fornia, the Im Family Grant is for M.Div. students who are drop courses, request a leave of absence, or withdraw from new students will be evaluated on the next review date after to the Financial Aid Coordinator as such changes occur. married and have children. The $1,000 grant is designed to en- the seminary should first contact the Registrar and the Fi- the student has been admitted and submitted the necessary Likewise, if a student receives outside financial assistance, courage students in need by helping them with seminary costs. nancial Aid Coordinator to discuss the academic and finan- application requirements. New students are encouraged to such as a third-party scholarship or church support, after Forms Required: FAFSA, WSC Application for Finan- cial ramifications of their decision. apply as early as possible in order to receive full consider- receiving an initial award from WSC, the student should cial Aid, and letter to WSC Financial Aid Committee re- ation for all available scholarships and grants, however, fi- notify the Financial Aid Office immediately. In such cases, questing consideration Financial Aid Application Process and nancial aid applications are processed until the first day of initial need-based award calculations may change in order to Recommended Submission Dates each semester, and awards are given as they are available. distribute funds equitably to all students. Psalm 113:3 Fund In order to apply for or renew financial aid at Westminster Most scholarships are renewable for additional academic Though the WSC Grant is typically awarded to full-time This fund will provide a credit at the Westminster Seminary Seminary California, each student must: years provided the recipient continues to meet the eligibility students taking 12 or more units per semester, a student in California Bookstore that may be used to purchase neces- ȆȆ File an online Free Application for Federal Student requirements. Continuing students should apply for finan- his/her final year of study who is taking all the courses nec- sary textbooks, Bible software, and supplies. Recipients will Aid (FAFSA) for the intended academic year of cial aid renewal no later than March 15. Late applications essary for graduation may receive the grant if they drop be- be selected based on the FAFSA and WSC Application for enrollment at www.fafsa.ed.gov (Westminster will be considered as they are received; however, returning low full-time status. In this case, the amount of the award Financial Aid. The Psalm 113:3 Fund is given to students Seminary California’s school code is G22768). This students who submit applications after May 15 may receive re- will be based upon the percentage of units being taken in with financial need who are studying to preach the gospel. online form should be completed and submitted prior duced scholarship and/or grant awards. Aid applications re- that given semester (e.g. if the student is enrolled for six Forms Required: FAFSA and WSC Application for Fi- to or at the same time as the WSC Application for ceived after the start date for any term will not be considered. units, the student would receive half of what he or she would nancial Aid Financial Aid. The WSC Application for Financial qualify for if enrolled for 12 units). A student is not eligible Aid will not be processed until the FAFSA is received SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, AND to receive more than two semesters of this pro-rated grant. Veterans Assistance Fund by the Financial Aid Coordinator. ACADEMIC AWARDS A student who registers for more than the number of units The Veterans Assistance Fund has been created to provide ȆȆ Submit the WSC Application for Financial Aid for WSC offers a variety of scholarships and grants that are required to complete the degree in a particular semester (e.g., additional support for United States Veterans who are re- the intended academic year of enrollment. This form awarded on the basis of financial need, previous academic taking extra electives) will not have those additional unit ceiving educational benefits. This program provides addi- is available on the WSC website (http://wscal.edu/ performance, denominational affiliation, and ministry -in hours included in the calculation of the grant. tional assistance to cover a portion of the students cost of media/docs/ financialaidform.pdf) or by emailing the terests. All available resources will be used to determine eli- Forms required: FAFSA and WSC Application for Fi- attendance, including tuition and living expenses, that is Financial Aid Office at [email protected]. gibility, including the student’s initial admissions file and nancial Aid not already covered by the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Please note:

60 FINANCIAL AID Westminster Seminary California 2014–2015 Learn more at WSCal.edu 888 480 8474 FINANCIAL AID 61 Because the seminary's tuition & fees are below the state The Minnie Gresham Machen Scholarship The You Kye-Soon Memorial Scholarship Reformed Scholarship Fund funding level, WSC students are not eligible to participate The Minnie Gresham Machen Scholarship was established The family of Mrs. You Kye-Soon, as a memorial of her life This scholarship was established by friends of the Seminary in the Yellow Ribbon Program. This fund is designed in to encourage and enable talented women to take advantage of faith in her savior Jesus Christ and of her concern to to encourage students from Reformed churches to attend part to help fill that gap. of advanced theological education at Westminster Semi- make the gospel known, instituted the You Kye- Soon Me- Westminster Seminary California. This scholarship is only To be eligible, students must be concurrently receiving nary California in order to equip them to answer God’s morial Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to a deserv- available for first-year WSC students. Recipients are chosen VA benefits and enrolled full time in a degree program. A calling in the home, the academy, and the church. The ing full-time student in the Master of Divinity program. each year by the Seminary’s Student Financial Aid Commit- FAFSA and the WSC Financial Aid Application must be scholarship is named in honor of the memory and legacy of The award will be reviewed annually and can be renewed for tee according to the following criteria: acceptance for full- submitted each year indicating veteran benefits that will be Minnie Gresham Machen. Throughout her life, she was val- the student who has done adequate work at WSC and con- time study as a first-year student, membership in good stand- received in the next academic year. VAF aid is credited to iant for the truth of the Reformed faith and had profound tinues to have financial need. Applications for this scholar- ing in a Reformed or Presbyterian church, demonstrated the student's account at the midpoint of each semester. influence on her son, J. Gresham Machen, through forma- ship will consist of a one-page, typed letter describing the financial need, and demonstrated Christian leadership. Forms Required: FAFSA and WSC Application for Fi- tive training in the Scriptures and the confessional tradi- applicant’s spiritual background, demonstrated financial Forms Required: FAFSA and WSC Application for Fi- nancial Aid tion of the Reformed faith. The Minnie Gresham Machen need, and future plans for ministry. All awards will be ap- nancial Aid Scholarship Committee will award the scholarship to one plied to the recipient’s tuition at WSC. Spouse Tuition Scholarship or more female recipients each year who meet the following Forms Required: FAFSA, WSC Application for Finan- Trinity Presbyterian (OPC) Scholarship Spouses of full-time students, who have also been admitted criteria: the recipient must be a female student admitted to cial Aid and letter described above A scholarship provided by the Trinity Presbyterian Church to Westminster Seminary California as students, may take an M.A. program at WSC, be a member in good standing (OPC) of Medford, Oregon, is awarded to a student in courses for credit at 50% of the standard tuition fee. If both of a Bible-believing church, show evidence of high academic DENOMINATIONAL the Master of Divinity program who is a member in good students are full-time, the spouse taking the lesser number achievement, and demonstrate financial need through the standing in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, is under of units will receive the discount. Full-time students en- WSC Application for Financial Aid. The scholarship will Church Matching Grant care of an OPC presbytery, and is planning to serve as a pas- rolled in 12 or more units per semester and their spouses provide tuition aid for up to three years of study, depend- The Church Matching Grant seeks to bring churches and tor in the OPC. The student must also have a demonstrated may audit courses without charge. ing upon the need of the recipient. A 3.5 GPA is typically the Seminary together in support of a student’s first year. financial need. required for renewal. This grant was established to help churches actively support Forms Required: FAFSA and WSC Application for Fi- MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS Admitted students desiring to apply for the scholarship seminarians and to share in the great task of pursuing theo- nancial Aid must submit a 250–500 word essay explaining why they logical education. Presidential Merit Scholarship wish to study at Westminster Seminary California and how The number of grants from this fund is limited and MINISTERIAL/CROSS-CULTURAL The Presidential Merit Scholarship is awarded to students they plan to use their theological and biblical education af- awards are processed in the order in which the requests are SCHOLARSHIPS based upon prior academic performance and the potential ter graduation. Applications are to be addressed to the Min- received. The Seminary, within the given limitation, will for future leadership in both ordained and non-ordained nie Gresham Machen Scholarship Committee and must be match the contribution of a congregation up to a maximum The Anniversary Scholarship vocations. Students who have been awarded this scholar- submitted by April 1. of $1,000 per student. The church’s contribution will be ap- A generous donor created this award to celebrate WSC’s ship may request renewal in subsequent academic years (up Forms Required: FAFSA, WSC Application for Finan- plied to the first semester and the matching portion will be twenty-year anniversary of preparing pastors and other lead- to eight semesters for the M.Div. or six semesters for the cial Aid, and an essay as described above applied to the student’s account during the second semester ers for the Reformed community. By providing financial M.A.), provided they are registered full-time throughout provided they are enrolled full time throughout the semes- assistance to promising African-American and Hispanic- the semester and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0. Marjorie McGill Student Aid Fund ter. This grant is not based on financial need. The church’s American students, this scholarship is designed to encour- Forms Required: FAFSA and WSC Application for Fi- This fund was established through the generous gift of contribution to the matching grant comes from the stu- age leadership development among ethnic communities nancial Aid Marjorie McGill, who desired to aid the furtherance of the dent’s home church and is available only for the first full traditionally underrepresented by Reformed churches. This gospel through the work of Westminster Seminary Califor- year of study at WSC. For more information, please contact scholarship pays a percentage (up to 100%) of the recipient’s Awes Scholarship nia. Her desire was that the name of our exalted Lord be the Financial Aid Coordinator. tuition and fees for up to three years of study at WSC. This award was funded by Mrs. Johanna Awes in order to serve glorified in the lives of those who are trained to travel to In the event that a request is received from a church after Recipients will be African-American or Hispanic- as a testimony of God’s faithfulness to her and her husband. the ends of the earth, bringing the Word of life to a lost and the fund for that academic year has been exhausted, WSC American students who are selected by the Anniversary Eligibility is based on high academic standing, full-time en- dying world. The recipient of this grant will be a full-time will contact the church to ensure that the church still de- Scholarship Committee in consultation with WSC’s Finan- rollment in the M.Div. degree program, under care of a pres- M.Div. student preparing for the gospel ministry who has sires to contribute to the student’s education without con- cial Aid Committee. Additional criteria include the follow- bytery (or equivalent) as a student of theology, proven record completed his first year of studies, continues to make satis- tribution from the Church Matching Grant program. ing: United States citizenship, enrollment at Westminster of leadership ability, and potential for leadership in the church factory academic progress, has a clear vocational calling to Forms Required: A contribution from the applicant’s Seminary California as a full-time student, and completion of Christ. The financial need of the student may be considered. the gospel ministry, and demonstrates financial need. church and a letter (on church letterhead) requesting par- of all required financial aid forms. In addition to the criteria Such grants are normally given for one year, but may be given Forms Required: FAFSA and WSC Application for Fi- ticipation in the Church Matching Grant at WSC. above, continuation of an award is contingent upon: enroll- for two or more years based on the student’s performance. nancial Aid ment as a fulltime student at WSC, maintenance of a 3.0 Forms Required: FAFSA and WSC Application for Fi- cumulative grade point average for each academic year, the nancial Aid annual committee review of the recipient’s financial aid data,

62 FINANCIAL AID Westminster Seminary California 2014–2015 Learn more at WSCal.edu 888 480 8474 FINANCIAL AID 63 and completion of the M.Div. degree within three years (six Committee. This letter should consist of the following: the INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS educational and church experience and future ministry semesters) or the M.A. degree program within two years individual’s spiritual background, financial need, and goals AND GRANTS goals in their home country. (four semesters). Recipients will be selected annually. and plans for ministry. Please note that International Financial Aid Applications Forms Required: WSC International Application for Please Note: The Anniversary Scholarship may not be Forms Required: FAFSA, WSC Application for Finan- are requested by April 1. Late applications will only be con- Financial Aid and a one-page essay as described above available for the 2012–13 academic year. Please contact the cial Aid or the International Application for Financial Aid, sidered if funds are available. Financial Aid Coordinator for more information before and a letter as described above The Martin and Alice Bielema Foreign applying. WSC International Student Aid Fund Student Financial Aid Grant Forms Required: FAFSA, letter of application noting Timoteo Scholarship Fund Tuition assistance from the International Student Finan- This award was instituted by Mrs. Doris Bergsma and Mrs. eligibility and future plans/goals, and WSC Application By providing financial assistance for promising Hispanic cial Aid Fund is made available to a limited number of Sandra Kolk in memory of their parents, Martin and Alice for Financial Aid students from churches associated with the North Ameri- international students each academic year who are com- Bielema. It serves as a memorial to the Bielemas’ lives in ser- can Presbyterian and Reformed Council (NAPARC) and mitted to ministry in their own countries after their study vice to our risen Lord and love for foreign missions. The recipi- The Elijah and Elizabeth Owens Scholarship Fund other Presbyterian and Reformed churches abroad, this in the United States and who indicate this in writing. Stu- ents of this award will be non-American/Canadian students The Elijah and Elizabeth Owens Scholarship Fund was es- scholarship is instituted to encourage leadership develop- dents receiving this award must pursue full-time studies in who have demonstrated financial need and who are selected tablished in honor of the ministry of Pastor Elijah Owens ment among Hispanic communities traditionally under- a degree program as listed in the Academic Catalogue. Be- by the Financial Aid Committee. Priority will be given to who served for more than thirty-six years as a chaplain in represented among Reformed churches. cause these grants are not to exceed the amount of tuition, those students who sign a pledge stating that they will return the California State Prison system. Chaplain Owens’ min- The scholarship will be awarded annually to one student the student’s fees, rent, food, transportation, and other liv- to their native country to apply their Westminster Seminary istry through both the spoken and the written word has in- by the WSC Financial Aid Committee. Candidates must ing expenses must be supplied from other sources. California education. The award is applied to tuition at WSC. fluenced the lives of many inmates to come to a knowledge have demonstrated financial need, evidence of previous The International Student Financial Aid Application Forms Required: WSC International Application for of the doctrines of God’s sovereign grace. The purpose of academic achievement, and potential for future leadership should be received by the Financial Aid Office by April 1. Financial Aid this scholarship fund is to provide financial assistance to within the church. Preference will be given to first year stu- Students will be notified by May 1 if they have received funds students entering the gospel ministry who have financial dents and the scholarship is renewable for students who are from the International Student Aid Fund. Additional regu- The Yune-Sun Park Scholarship need. Priority is given to those with an interest in prison continually enrolled at WSC and maintain a 3.0 GPA. lations governing this fund and the loan contract form may This scholarship is funded annually by the family of the ministry or chaplaincy. Priority consideration will be given to students who be obtained from the Financial Aid Coordinator. Reverend Yune-Sun Park as a memorial to Rev. Park’s In addition to submitting the WSC Application for have a stated intention to minister in Hispanic communi- International students who have been awarded from prayers and constant support of Westminster Seminary Financial Aid, each applicant must provide a written state- ties in the United States or abroad upon graduation, and a this fund and have maintained a 2.0 grade point average California. The Seminary’s Financial Aid Committee ment of no more than three pages in length, double spaced, preference will be given to students who are able to secure may reapply to the Financial Aid Committee for aid in each chooses annual recipients of the award with preference giv- describing goals and plans for future ministry. matching funds through their local churches (evidenced by successive year until they graduate. en to non-North American students preparing for service Forms Required: WSC Application for Financial Aid, a written commitment from their church to contribute to Forms Required: WSC International Application for in their home country upon graduation. and a statement as described above their education if the applicant is awarded the scholarship). Financial Aid; and, once awarded, a signed agreement out- Forms Required: WSC International Application for Forms Required: FAFSA, WSC Application for Fi- lining the terms of the award Financial Aid The Walter Swets Scholarship for Hispanic Students nancial Aid, and Timoteo Scholarship Application Form This scholarship was instituted in honor of the ministry of (please request from the WSC Financial Aid Coordinator) Trinity URC Visalia International Scholarship ACADEMIC AWARDS Rev. Walter Swets, who served as a pastor in the Christian The Trinity URC Scholarship is awarded annually to one Reformed Church from 1959 until his retirement in 1997. The Genesis Rose Scholarship for or more international students at Westminster Seminary The Samuel and Ann Van Til Student Scholarship Prizes The recipient of this scholarship will be an Hispanic African-American Students California who intend to return to their country of origin The children of Samuel and Ann Van Til instituted these full-time student who has demonstrated financial need, is Through the generous contribution of Westminster Semi- to strengthen the ministry of their home churches. scholarship prizes in cooperation with Westminster Semi- enrolled in a degree program at Westminster Seminary nary California alum, Rev. Leon Brown, The Genesis Rose Recipients of this award will be non-American/Canadi- nary California in order to honor their parents’ love for the California, and intends to minister to the Hispanic popula- Scholarship for African-American Students will be awarded an students who have demonstrated financial need and who Reformed faith and its witness to the world through the tion within the United States or in another country. During to one African-American student enrolled in a master’s pro- are selected by the WSC Financial Aid Committee. Stu- Seminary. The fund was established in 1994 through an the years that WSC has no Hispanic student(s) meeting the gram (M.A./M.Div.) on an annual basis. Preference will be dents who have received this award and have maintained estate bequest of Mr. and Mrs. Van Til and receives con- above criteria, the scholarship may be awarded to another given to candidates from churches associated with the North a 2.5 grade point average may reapply to the Financial Aid tinuing memorial donations from family and friends. The student(s) who has interest in pursuing Hispanic ministry, American Presbyterian and Reformed Council (NAPARC). Committee in successive years until they graduate. Renew- fund’s annual investment proceeds are used to encourage either as a missionary, pastor of a congregation, or servant By providing financial assistance for promising African- als are made at the discretion of the Committee based upon exemplary Reformed scholarship by awarding grants for to a congregation that is seeking to reach out to Hispanics. American students this scholarship is instituted to encour- its knowledge of a student’s financial situation, fitness for continued full-time study at Westminster Seminary Cali- The award will be reviewed annually and can be renewed age leadership development within a community that is ministry, or change in ministry goals. fornia. One prize is awarded each year for the best major for the student who has done adequate work at WSC and under-represented among Reformed churches. Applications for the scholarship must be made to the Fi- paper (15–20 pages) submitted in each of the Seminary’s continues to have financial need. A letter (no more than nancial Aid Committee by April 1. The application is in the departments: Biblical Studies, Theological Studies, and two pages typed) should be submitted to the Financial Aid form of a one page essay describing the applicant’s previous

64 FINANCIAL AID Westminster Seminary California 2014–2015 Learn more at WSCal.edu 888 480 8474 FINANCIAL AID 65 Practical Theology. The faculty, in coordination with the ȆȆ Male students between the ages of 18–25 must be death of a relative or other special circumstances. The let- ȆȆ Exceeds the maximum time frame for program Academic Dean, selects the recipients. registered with the Selective Service ter should clearly outline the particular circumstances that completion, based on units attempted ȆȆ Must make satisfactory academic progress toward a led to the student's failure to maintain SAP and any specific ȆȆ Drops below a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 The Arthur Forest Wells Memorial Award Master’s degree program changes that will be made in order to receive eligibility. If at the end of each semester or school year This fund was established in 1980 in memory of the Rev. ȆȆ Must use federal financial aid funds solely for approved, the student placed on probationary status must ȆȆ Has completed fewer units than the established Arthur Forest Wells, a Presbyterian minister in St. Louis, educational purposes agree to and achieve prescribed academic progress ench- minimum at the end of a semester Missouri, and Baltimore, Maryland. The interest earned ȆȆ Must not be in default on any Federal Student Aid marks which will be reviewed following each semester until from this fund is used to support the WSC Library and to Program loan SAP has been achieved. Failure to make the required aca- Petition Process help build the personal library of a selected student upon demic progress will result in the loss of financial aid eligi- A student who desires to appeal the financial aid disquali- graduation from WSC. The recipient will be a graduat- Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) bility. The Financial Aid Committee reserves the right to fication or ineligibility status for federal aid must complete ing M.Div. student recognized as upholding the highest To maintain eligibility for student loans, each student must consult with the Academic Dean, Dean of Students, and and submit the Federal Student Aid Petition Form to the standards of scholarship, subscribing to the Westminster make Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). SAP includes faculty advisors if necessary and appropriate. Financial Aid Committee indicating the reason for consid- Confession of Faith, and having the career goal of serving both a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 and eration. This petition form is due no later than the estab- as a minister of a congregation in a Presbyterian or other reasonable progress towards a degree. Progress is measured FINANCIAL AID lished deadline for the semester for which he or she wishes Reformed denomination. by the number of credits earned per year and is outlined in to receive aid (typically two weeks after the start of the se- the chart below for fulltime students. Loan Application Process mester). If the petition is approved, reinstatement of finan-

FEDERAL STUDENT LOANS MINIMUM UNITS TO BE COMPLETED Students who need to apply for a student loan must fol- cial aid eligibility will not exceed a period of one school year, Westminster Seminary California participates in the Fed- low these steps: regardless of remaining academic requirements. If the peti- eral Student Aid (Title IV) Program enabling students to YEAR M.DIV. M.A.B M.A.T. M.A.H.T. ȆȆ Fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid tion is denied, reinstatement of financial aid eligibility be-

apply for federally supported Stafford and Graduate PLUS 1 24 24 24 24 (FAFSA). This is done online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. gins as soon as the student meets the satisfactory academic Loans. Loans are contingent upon enrollment; if the stu- Westminster Seminary California’s school code is progress requirements. dent’s enrollment ceases during a semester, he/she may need 2 48 48 48 48 G22768. Withdrawal/Leave of Absence (LOA) to return all or a portion of the funds. 3 73 74 74 73 ȆȆ Submit the WSC Application for Stafford Loans to The maximum annual amount a student can borrow the Financial Aid Coordinator. In the event that a student desires or needs to withdraw or under the Federal Stafford Loan program is $20,500. The 4 97 First time borrowers at WSC must also: to take a Leave of Absence (LOA) from WSC, written noti-

Graduate PLUS Loan carries a higher interest rate than the 4.5 110 ȆȆ Complete an Entrance Interview before a loan may fication must first be submitted to the Registrar. Withdraw- Stafford Loan. Students must have already applied for their be processed. This may be done either online at www. ing from classes or WSC entirely may adversely affect the maximum Stafford Loan eligibility before qualifying for a Credits to be earned per academic year for each degree program. studentloans.gov or in the Financial Aid Office. status of a student loan, including the following: the return PLUS Loan. Contact the Financial Aid Coordinator with ȆȆ Complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN) with of some or all of a loan, the beginning date of the grace pe- any questions about student loans. For part-time students, those who take between six and 11 the Department of Education. This is done online at riod, or the terms for repayment of loans. Upon withdrawal credits a semester, the length of their program for SAP pur- www.studentloans.gov. the student may still owe a balance to WSC. Federal regula- Eligibility Criteria poses will be extended by one semester for each semester a Upon withdrawal, dismissal, or in the semester prior to tions mandate that students who withdraw or do not return Students are eligible to borrow money under the Federal student is enrolled part-time. graduation, all students who have received Title IV funds from a leave of absence must complete a loan Exit Interview. Stafford Loan Program if they are enrolled in a Master’s must also complete an Exit Interview either online or in the See Academic Information and Policies for more informa- degree program and satisfy all of the following provisions: Financial Aid Warning and Financial Aid Probation Financial Aid Office. tion about withdrawing or taking a Leave of Absence. ȆȆ Must complete and submit all documentation In the event that a student does not achieve SAP following required, and certify the information is true, correct, any semester the student may receive a financial aid warn- Disbursement Scheduling Title IV Refund Policy and accurate ing or be placed on financial aid probation. The financial Federal regulations mandate at least two loan disburse- Federal regulations stipulate that if a student withdraws ȆȆ Must be working toward a Master’s degree program aid warning is given to those students who fall short of SAP ments, usually one per semester. If a student begins enroll- prior to completing 61% of the semester, some Title IV enrolled in at least six units each semester (for classes but can reasonably achieve the minimum requirement dur- ment in the winter or spring, two disbursements are still refunds must be returned. The amount that must be returned that were not previously passed) with the exception ing the next semester. Students who receive a financial aid quired. The first will occur 30 days after the start of classes is calculated based on the amount of aid the student earned. of seniors in their final year who are taking all they warning will be allowed to continue receiving federal aid for new borrowers. The second disbursement will occur at If a student withdraws and Title IV funds must be returned, need to graduate. These seniors are eligible to take out for one additional semester. the calendar midpoint of the loan period. the student may owe a balance to WSC. After 60% of the federal loans when they are enrolled less than 6 hours. If a student has failed to achieve SAP during the semes- semester has been completed, all aid is considered to have This exemption is only available to seniors for two ter following a financial aid warning or SAP is not easily Ineligibility Status been earned and need not be returned. In the event that semesters. achievable in one semester the student may submit a let- A student will be considered ineligible for federal financial the student fails to notify the Registrar and Financial Aid ȆȆ Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen ter to the Financial Aid Committee requesting financial aid if he or she: Coordinator of his/her withdrawal, the last date of class at- aid probation. Petitions must be based on injury, illness, tendance will be used as the withdrawal date.

66 FINANCIAL AID Westminster Seminary California 2014–2015 Learn more at WSCal.edu 888 480 8474 FINANCIAL AID 67 Repeated Courses Costs for repeating a passed course to earn a better grade are excluded from federal financial aid eligibility calculations. In order to be eligible for loans, students repeating a passed course must register for that course in addition to the six credit hours required for loan eligibility for the semester in question. Repeated courses do count towards the student’s academic progress.

VETERANS’ BENEFITS WSC is certified by the Department of Veterans Affairs as an institution at which veterans may receive educational benefits. Veterans can contact the Department of Veterans Affairs to determine their eligibility. For additional information regarding veterans’ benefits at WSC, please contact the Registrar.

68 FINANCIAL AID Westminster Seminary California 2014–2015 Learn more at WSCal.edu 888 480 8474 FINANCIAL AID 69 EXPERIENCING A COMMUNITY OF FAITH

Westminster Seminary California is more than an academic institution built on a beautiful ten-acre campus in the hills of Escondido. It is a community of faith existing to glorify God and to make the gospel of Christ known through the church. The WSC community is a diverse one, composed of faculty, staff, and students from a variety of denominations. This variety, especially among the student body, ensures an atmosphere of challenging and stimulating discussions about theology and ministry.

The Seminary is also united by a profound commitment to Christ and to his gos- to be obtained. WSC recognizes the pel as recorded in the Scriptures and expressed in our common confessions of indispensable role of the church in the faith. Each student experiences a Christian community of faith not only in the growth of every believer and does not classroom, but also in a variety of forums outside of class which promote spiri- assume to itself the church’s responsi- tual life, faith and fellowship. Your conversations and interactions with faculty bility for the nurture of the spiritual and fellow students will undoubtedly sharpen your convictions and clarify your life of the student. Therefore, students calling, which is why WSC is committed to cultivating an environment that is are urged to commit to the life and both academically and relationally challenging. work of a local congregation of their choice. STUDENT HANDBOOK Behavioral and community standards are delineated in the Westminster Semi- THE WESTMINSTER nary California Student Handbook, which is available to all students at New STUDENT ASSOCIATION Student Orientation. Each student is responsible for knowing this material and The Westminster Student Association abiding by all seminary policies and regulations of the most recent version. Cop- (WSA) was established to promote ies of the handbook are available through the WSC Dean of Students. Christian fellowship and growth among students, faculty, staff, and DEVOTIONAL LIFE their families. It also provides a voice The spiritual life of Westminster Seminary California is nurtured by morning for student concerns. The WSA coor- devotions on Tuesdays and Thursdays and student-advisor prayer groups on dinates a variety of activities through- Student Life Wednesdays. Morning devotions speakers include faculty, local pastors, mission- out the school year, such as dinners, aries, and Christian lay people. All devotional exercises are governed by the Word guest speakers, the student-faculty of God, which remains the true guide in Christian worship and prayer, as well as softball game, BBQ lunches, sporting in all other activities of the Christian life and life on campus. It is only when the events, tournaments, and events in believer, with the help and guidance of the Holy Spirit, returns continually to the student lounge. These events are the great scriptural doctrines of God, of sin, and of grace, that true blessing is supported through an annual Student

WESTMINSTER SEMINARY CALIFORNIA 2014–2015 Learn more at WSCal.edu 888 480 8474 STUDENT LIFE 71 Association Fee that is collected from full-time students. in both Pennsylvania and California and in recognition of INTERNSHIP PROGRAM eligibility requirements are provided to all admitted stu- The officers of the Association (president, vice president, their passion for preparing pastors to preach the Word of Westminster Seminary California’s Field Education Pro- dents who plan to enroll for credit prior to each academic secretary, and treasurer) are elected annually by all full- God faithfully and powerfully, Westminster Seminary Cal- gram is designed to integrate on-campus studies with part- year. The health insurance policy, booklet, and application time students. ifornia designated the proceeds of this endowment to bring time ministry in local churches. Field Education involves forms are available on the WSC website or through the an experienced pastor to the campus each year to address supervised hands-on ministry experience and opportuni- Financial Aid Coordinator. Considering the inherent fi- WESTMINSTER WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP students preparing for the ministry of the Word, as well as ties for evaluation and reflection with mentors, peers, and nancial risks in the event of a student or family member’s Westminster Women’s Fellowship (WWF) is an on-cam- pastors engaged in ministry. This lecture series is designed professors, in which students are given opportunities to accident or illness, WSC strongly encourages all students pus organization that is made up of the diverse group of to encourage both students and pastors and to give counsel develop the skills and gifts necessary for effective minis- to take part in this health insurance plan or another com- women connected to WSC, including students and admin- regarding the rigor and joy of shepherding Christ’s flock. try. The Field Education Program at WSC provides an op- parable health plan. International students are required to istrators as well as the wives of faculty and students. The portunity for Master of Divinity students to gain practical carry medical insurance and, therefore, are strongly encour- Westminster Women’s Fellowship is intended to provide LIBRARY ministry experience to which they can apply the informa- aged to use this plan. For more information, visit http://ws- opportunities for new women at the Seminary to cultivate The library houses over 120,000 titles and subscribes to over tion learned in the classroom. In this way the WSC curric- cal.edu/wscgateway/ current-students. friendships with— and benefit from—those who have long 260 periodicals. A substantial collection of works on Re- ulum seeks to balance intense Christian scholarship with associations with WSC. Monthly activities are planned to formed theology is augmented by an excellent collection of practical ministry. The Director of Field Education advises SPOUSE EDUCATIONAL PRIVILEGES address theological and practical issues or simply to provide materials in biblical studies and church history. Of special students of service opportunities and coordinates the ful- Full-time students enrolled in 12 or more units per semes- time for WSC women to get together. The monthly events note are the microfilm editions of titles in Evans’s American fillment of field education requirements with the M.Div. ter and their spouses may audit courses without charge. hosted by WWF are supported with a portion of the Stu- Bibliography and Migne’s Patrologiae (Greek and Latin Fa- students and pastoral internship super visors. Each M.Div. Children of full- or part-time students wishing to audit dent Association Fee. thers), Corpus Reformatorum (all the works of Calvin), and student is required to register for the pastoral internship a course are subject to regular audit fees. Spouses of full- numerous sixteenth- and seventeenth-century Puritan texts. (FE691) during the spring semester of his first full year of time students, who have also been admitted to Westmin- WESTMINSTER KOREAN FELLOWSHIP Through membership in the Statewide California study at WSC. The Field Education Program requires seven ster Seminary California as students, may take courses for The Westminster Korean Fellowship (WKF) exists as a re- Electronic Library Consortium, the library affords unlim- hundred (700) hours of supervised ministry experience. credit at 50% of the standard tuition fee. If both students source for students serving in Korean-American churches ited online searching of Online Computer Library Center’s Students preparing for the pastoral ministry are urged are full-time, the spouse taking the lesser number of units to (1) facilitate networking and (2) create forums for bib- (OCLC) large book database along with nearly seventy oth- to work under the supervision of a local church throughout will receive the discount. lical reflection about applying Reformed theology in the er discipline-specific periodical databases through OCLC’s the course of their seminary education. Churches through- Korean-American church. WKF holds informal discussion FirstSearch service (39 of these databases contain full-text out San Diego, Riverside, and Orange counties regularly EMPLOYMENT AND MINISTERIAL groups about pressing issues in Korean-American minis- documents that can be read online or printed). provide information regarding internship opportunities PLACEMENT tries. WKF activities are supported with a portion of the The library also has online access to the premier religion that current students may be able to pursue in fulfillment Placement of graduates is a high priority at WSC. Church- annual Student Association Fee. and theological periodical database, ATLA, the full-text of their Field Education requirement. Students are also en- es, denominations, and parachurch organizations from religion database in Proquest, indexing and abstracting of couraged to return to their home churches to serve during around the country seeking pastors, assistant pastors, THE WARFIELD SEMINAR religion periodicals in Religious and Theological Abstracts, the summer months if feasible. youth ministers, Christian education directors, counselors, The Warfield Seminar is an opportunity for students to -en and the full text of seminal works from the Reformation and graduates for other ministry and leadership positions gage in informal conversation with professors on their cur- and Post-Reformation eras through the Digital Library of HOUSING regularly contact the seminary regarding open ministerial rent research. Named after theologian B.B. Warfield, it is Classical Protestant Texts. The Office of Admissions is available to assist admitted -stu positions. These opportunities are made available to gradu- held about three times a semester. A professor makes avail- Access to these online resources is a significant advance dents in finding suitable accommodations by providing in- ating students and alumni through our campus-wide email able a paper that he has been working on, often in prepara- in information retrieval that faculty and students now take formative resources on housing opportunities in the com- listserv and posted on the seminary website. Part-time tion for a conference presentation, journal article, or chapter advantage of on and off campus. To support the new online munity. These opportunities may include rooms, houses, employment opportunities for current students, both on in a book. At the Warfield Seminar the professor presents services, the library has expanded its computing resources by or apartments for rent in Escondido and elsewhere in San and off campus, are also made available on a regular basis his argument and engages in discussion with students and installing a wireless network that allows laptop users access Diego County. New students should plan to arrive in the through the seminary email listserv. professors about his research and conclusions. Students have to online resources from anyplace in the library. area and seek accommodations during the summer before the opportunity to expand the horizons of their theological the fall semester, no later than two weeks prior to the be- education through these unique engagements. THE BOOKSTORE AT WSC ginning of classes. Students enrolling in Greek I during the The Bookstore at WSC is located in the library. The summer term should plan on arriving in early July. DEN DULK LECTURES bookstore stocks course textbooks, faculty authored books, The Robert G. and Nellie B. den Dulk Lectures on Pas- and other important theological and pastoral resources. In STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE toral Ministry were endowed by friends of Westminster addition to books, the bookstore also sells audio lectures, The Seminary has established a relationship with United Seminary California when Bob den Dulk resigned as the magazines, and seminary apparel. These resources are also Healthcare Student Resources through which a student in- second president of the Seminary. In appreciation for the available for purchase online at www.WSCal.edu/bookstore. surance plan is offered to all students who are enrolled in den Dulks’ 30-year service to the Westminster Seminaries nine or more academic units per semester. Plan details and

72 STUDENT LIFE Westminster Seminary California 2014–2015 Learn more at WSCal.edu 888 480 8474 STUDENT LIFE 73 BEGINNING YOUR SEMINARY PROGRAM

Upon admission to a Westminster Seminary California degree program, the Registrar is available to assist each student with organizing class schedules, program planning, and registering for classes. Students are ultimately responsible for their program progress as outlined in the Academic Catalogue at the time of their admission and should carefully consult the Degree Program information and the registration, placement, and academic policy information outlined below in order to successfully matriculate through the program.

REGISTRATION PROCESS AND POLICIES If you have any questions Registration Process that are not answered either Registration takes place online through our student information system., Newly in this catalogue or on our admitted students will receive information necessary for registration from the website, we invite you to visit Registrar approximately one month prior to the registration due date (listed in the Registrar’s Office (8:00 the Academic Calendar). Students who are admitted less than one month prior am–4:30 pm PST) or send an to the start of classes will receive this information shortly after their admission email to [email protected] (a late registration fee of $50 may apply). This information includes a degree pro- for assistance. gram sheet, class schedules, and information regarding registration policies and the enrollment deposit. Following registration, the Dean of Students will assign a Faculty Advisor who is available to advise the student on their course of study. Continuing students will receive email notification when the course schedule for the upcoming semester is available. Students must register for classes each semester at the time listed in the Aca- Academic Policies & demic Calendar or a late fee of $50 will apply. Online registration will be open only during registration week. Late registration will take place by means of a paper registration form available through the Registrar’s office. Prior to registering, continuing students should consult with their Faculty Advisor regarding Information their progress. Any additional paperwork (extramural petitions with approval of faculty, directed research course approvals, class conflict approvals, prerequisite waivers) must be completed during the registration period. These forms (and additional paperwork) are available from the Registrar or online at https://wscal. edu/wsc-gateway/current-students/registrars-office/forms. A student has not

WESTMINSTER SEMINARY CALIFORNIA 2014–2015 Learn more at WSCal.edu 888 480 8474 ACADEMIC POLICIES & INFORMATION 75 completed registration for a course until all necessary pa- request permission in writing to add a course after its class WSC requires that students begin their field education WITHDRAWAL perwork has been submitted to the Registrar. sessions have begun and, upon the written approval of the early in their Seminary program in order to maximize its A student who plans to leave and not to take further courses instructor, the student’s Faculty Advisor, and the Registrar, value. M.Div. students are required to enroll in the pro- for credit must officially notify WSC by going through the WSC Enrollment Deposit may enroll in the course. In such cases students will be per- gram during the second semester of their first year, unless withdrawal process. The Seminary requires a $100 Enrollment Deposit as part mitted to enroll in a semester-long course only before the enrollment deferral is granted by the Director of Field Edu- of the enrollment process for all students enrolling in a de- fifth class day of the semester, in a month-long course only cation. If a first-year M.Div. student is enrolled in second se- Withdrawal Process gree program. Students returning from a leave of absence or before the third class day, and in a week-long course only mester classes, the Field Education Program will be added Any enrolled student withdrawing from WSC must com- other interruption of course work are not required to sub- before the second class day. Students may drop courses with to his registration. For more information, please contact plete the Request for Withdrawal Form in order to with- mit a new deposit unless they officially withdrew and the the written approval of the instructor, the student’s Fac- the Director of Field Education. (See the fee schedule for draw and receive a refund of their Enrollment Deposit (see previous Enrollment Deposit was refunded. Enrollment ulty Advisor, and the Registrar, until the deadlines stated the Pastoral Internship tuition.) WSC Enrollment Deposit above). The withdrawal form Deposits should be submitted with the new student’s reg- in the Academic Calendar. After the dates identified in the may be obtained online or from the Registrar. The date of istration, which is due by June 1 for new summer/fall stu- Academic Calendar as “Final drop date without academic LEAVE OF ABSENCE withdrawal is determined when the student began the with- dents and by December 1 for winter/spring students. penalty,” students withdrawing from a course will receive a Students who intend to take one or two semesters off from drawal process or when the student ceases attendance if The Enrollment Deposit verifies a student’s enrollment failing grade unless granted an exception for extraordinary WSC (not including winter or summer terms), with the they do not submit official notification in a timely manner. status and retains all accepted financial aid awards. If an circumstances through written petition to the faculty’s intention of returning, should go through the leave of ab- A student is also required to obtain withdrawal approval Enrollment Deposit is not processed by the registration due Committee on Petitions. sence process. from the Dean of Students, the Library, the Business Man- date, financial aid awards will be considered inapplicable The effective date for dropping a course is the date ager, and the Registrar. Withdrawing from a course may and the funds redistributed. on which the Registrar approves the Add/Drop request. Leave of Absence Process adversely affect a student’s financial aid eligibility. Conse- Once received, the Enrollment Deposit is retained in Courses dropped between the first and the seventh week Enrolled students who have completed at least one semester quently, if a student has taken part in any part of the WSC the student’s account until the student submits the Gradu- of a semester will not be recorded on the student’s perma- may request a Leave of Absence (LOA) for a maximum of two Financial Aid program, a student will be required to receive ation Application near completion of his or her degree. At nent record. Withdrawal under any other circumstance consecutive semesters (not including winter or summer terms). withdrawal approval from the Financial Aid Coordinator that time, the Enrollment Deposit will be credited to the will result in a failing course grade which will appear on the The Request for Leave of Absence Form can be obtained after a discussion of financial circumstances, loan eligibil- student’s Graduation Fee. transcript. When a student notifies the Registrar of his or online or from the Registrar. The submission of the LOA ity, and any tuition responsibility after withdrawal. Tuition If a student withdraws from WSC, this deposit can be her withdrawal from a course (or from the institution) after form should be completed as soon as the student is aware will be refunded as determined by the WSC tuition refund refunded provided that the student completes the WSC the stated deadline for dropping a course without academic that he or she will not be able to register for any given se- schedule. The Federal Loan Refund Policy will apply in the Withdrawal Form, pays outstanding balances, and requests penalty, a grade of WF (withdraw/failing) is entered in the mester. This form must be submitted to be granted official event that a loan has been distributed and the student has the refund from the Business Office. Refunds must be re- student’s academic record and transcript. The WF, like F, is leave of absence. This form asks for the reason for the LOA, not completed 60% of the semester (for more information, quested within 180 days of submitting the Withdrawal weighted at zero grade points in the calculation of the stu- expected semester of return, student signature, and date see the Financial Aid section under Title IV Return Policy). Form or the refund is forfeited. dent’s cumulative grade point average; but it attests that the of request. WSC will grant an official LOA if there is suf- If a student is a teaching assistant, his or her withdrawal student notified the Registrar appropriately of the inten- ficient expectation that the student will return. The LOA, may also result in a violation of a student’s contract. A Registration Changes tion to withdraw. together with any additional leaves of absence, must not ex- teaching assistant should contact his or her professor to After the close of registration week, a student may add or ceed a total of 180 days in any 12-month period. Failure to determine the extent to which this may result in penalties drop courses by submitting a completed Add/Drop Form Registration for the Field Education Program (M.Div.) return from an official and approved LOA results in a with- before submitting the withdrawal form. to the Registrar within the dates listed in the Academic Field education is an integral requirement of the Semi- drawn status and will affect the student’s loans, as stated in Calendar. Under normal circumstances, the Add/Drop nary’s Master of Divinity program, since the program is his or her Master Promissory Note. This action may include ACADEMIC PLACEMENT Form will not be processed through electronic mail or fax. designed to prepare men for the pastorate. Consequently, expiration of the grace period and/or immediate entry into For information concerning refund and withdrawal dates, the program includes not only academic studies but also repayment. (For official details, the student should contact Greek and Hebrew Placement please see the refund schedule on the Academic Calendar. the opportunity to exercise and develop ministry skills his or her lender.) Westminster Seminary California believes that knowledge During the grace period (the period between registration through this supervised internship program. The Field A student granted an LOA is not considered to have of the original biblical languages is essential for the study and official billing), a student must obtain the Registrar’s Education Program (FE691) requires 700 hours of super- withdrawn and, thus, no return of federal loan calculation is of God’s Word. Therefore, incoming students without approval for registration changes, but the Add/Drop Fee vised and evaluated ministry in a broad spectrum of pasto- required. Upon the student’s return from the LOA, he or she knowledge of Greek should enroll in Greek I during the will not apply. Once a student is officially billed, typically ral experience. The Director of Field Education will advise then continues to earn the Federal Student Aid previously summer term. one month prior to the beginning of the semester, an Add/ students, monitor progress, review evaluations, give reports awarded for the entire period. If a student does not return Students with prior studies in Greek or Hebrew may Drop Fee will be charged to the student’s account per form to the field education committee and the faculty and, when to the Seminary at the end of an approved LOA (or takes an “test out” of some of the language requirements by taking a submitted, including the Directed Research Petitions sub- the field education requirement is completed, give a grade unapproved LOA), the student’s withdrawal date is the date placement exam given by the Biblical Studies department. mitted after the date of official billing. After the beginning of “Pass” or “Fail.” This requirement must be met prior to the student began the LOA and the withdrawal from the Students who have begun study in WSC’s Hebrew and/or of the semester, a student is not normally permitted to add graduating from the Master of Divinity program. Seminary will apply. For readmission under these circum- Greek curriculum may not subsequently take the placement a course. In extraordinary circumstances a student may stances, the student must contact the Office of Admissions. exam in the biblical language(s) studied in WSC courses.

76 ACADEMIC POLICIES & INFORMATION Westminster Seminary California 2014–2015 Learn more at WSCal.edu 888 480 8474 ACADEMIC POLICIES & INFORMATION 77 Undergraduate and graduate Biblical language courses do exam twice, or who fail to take the exam when required to POLICIES ON THE DISCLOSURE OF personally identifiable information may be disclosed, with- not transfer into a WSC program (including as electives). A do so, are required to take OT520 English Bible Survey the STUDENT RECORDS out the student’s consent, to the following individuals or Greek placement test is held on the day prior to the begin- next spring semester for elective credit. See the Academic institutions, or in the following circumstances: ning of Greek I during the summer and winter terms. The Calendar for examination dates. Students’ Rights of Privacy and Access to Records, FERPA, ȆȆ Seminary officials (or office personnel ancillary Hebrew placement exam is held prior to the start of fall and A score of 110 or higher out of 150 questions is required and FTC Gramm- Leach-Bliley Financial Privacy Act to the officials) who require access for legitimate spring semesters by arrangement with the Old Testament in order to be exempt from OT520 English Bible Survey. Westminster Seminary California, in accordance with the educational purposes such as academic, disciplinary, faculty. Each student must pass the exam or OT520 prior to regis- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of health, or safety matters. Seminary officials may Each test covers the fundamentals of grammar, vocabu- tering for OT601, OT701, OT702, NT601, NT602, NT701, 1974, as amended, has adopted this Policy on Disclosure include, without limitation, the president, deans, lary, and translation of selected Scripture passages. Sample ST602, ST604, ST605, ST701, ST702, and ST703. of Student Records to address the following issues: (1) dis- department chairs, faculty members, the Seminary’s tests are available through the Office of Admissions. closure of directory information; (2) confidentiality of per- legal counsel, judicial officers, counselors, and the Greek and Hebrew courses at the Seminary are consid- Graduate Theological Writing sonally identifiable information; and (3) student rights to Admissions Committee. Seminary officials also ered propaedeutic and will not be counted toward the total PT400 Graduate Theological Writing is designed to assist inspect, review, and seek amendment of their records. include individuals employed by—or under contract number of units required for graduation. However, grades students in developing competencies in such areas as orga- to—the Seminary to perform a special task, such as an resulting from these courses are calculated into a student’s nization and composition of essays and papers, correct use Disclosure of Directory Information attorney or auditor, and individuals acting as official grade point average. of source materials in writing, clarity and style in sentence Information concerning the following items about indi- agents of the Seminary who are performing a service syntax and paragraph construction, diction, grammar, vidual students is designated by the Seminary as directory on behalf of the Seminary. Greek and Hebrew Audit Policy punctuation, and spelling. An admitted student has the op- information and may be released or published without the ȆȆ Officials of other educational institutions to which Normally auditors are not admitted into language cours- portunity to obtain a waiver for PT400 Graduate Theologi- student’s consent: full name, address (local, home, or elec- the student seeks or intends to enroll (on condition es, but they may be admitted under one of the following cal Writing. To do so, he or she must submit an academic tronic mail), telephone number, photograph, date and place that the student is entitled to a copy of such records conditions: paper by August 15 for those entering in summer term or of birth, program of study, dates of attendance, degrees and upon request) ȆȆ The student has previously taken the course for credit fall semester, or by January 15 for those entering in the win- awards received, most recent previous educational institu- ȆȆ Appropriate federal, state, or local officials or at WSC ter term or spring semester. The paper must be at least five tion attended, and participation in officially recognized authorities, consistent with federal regulations ȆȆ The student has “tested out” of the course by pages (1,500 words) long and must include at least ten foot- Seminary activities. Students who do not wish directory ȆȆ Organizations conducting studies for—or on behalf examination. Students whose performance on a notes, a bibliography, and a signed statement reading: “I information to be released or made public must inform the of—educational agencies or institutions placement exam indicates that they do not need to certify that this writing sample reflects my own efforts and Registrar’s Office, in writing, at the time the information is ȆȆ Accrediting organizations to carry out their take Greek I and/or Hebrew I and who are enrolled activity in research, reasoning, composition, and editing, submitted by the student. accrediting functions or will enroll full-time (12 units minimum) in the unassisted by any other person.” If the paper is judged to re- ȆȆ Parents of a dependent student as defined in Section current or next semester may audit the waived flect adequate skill in research, composition, grammar, and Confidentiality of Personally Identifiable Information 152 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (provided course(s) without an Audit Fee the use of sources and skills necessary for success at WSC, All personally identifiable information contained in stu- that the Seminary takes reasonable steps to assure ȆȆ The student does not plan to enroll in a degree program the student may be exempted from the course. dent records other than directory information is consid- itself of the parent’s right to claim the student as a at Westminster Seminary California. Those who later ered confidential information. This information includes, dependent) decide to enroll in a degree program at the Seminary Public Speaking Requirement but is not necessarily limited to: academic evaluations, gen- ȆȆ Parents or guardians of a student, where the will be required to take the class for credit and will not All M.Div. students are required to enroll into PT410 Oral eral counseling and advising records, disciplinary records, information pertains to violations of any federal, be able to test out of the language requirement. Communication during the first fall semester unless a waiv- financial aid records, letters of recommendation, academic state, or local law, or of any Seminary rule or policy er is granted. It is possible for the student to obtain a waiver references, medical or health records, clinical counseling governing the use or possession of alcohol or a Knowledge of the English Bible if the student delivers a brief devotional speech which dem- and psychiatric records, transcripts, test scores, field evalu- controlled substance, and the student has committed A thorough knowledge of the Bible is expected of all stu- onstrates adequate oral communication skills (in prepara- ations on internships or field work undertaken as part of a a disciplinary violation dents at Westminster Seminary California. In order to en- tion, structure, and delivery) to representative faculty of the Seminary program, and other academic records. “Person- ȆȆ In connection with the student’s application for or sure that all students have an in-depth understanding of the Department of Practical Theology during the first week of ally identifiable information” means that the information receipt of financial aid Bible, the Seminary has established an English Bible Exam. the fall semester. Master of Divinity students who do not includes: (a) the name of the student; (b) the address of ȆȆ In compliance with a judicial order or lawfully issued The examination is administered two times per academic receive exemption from PT410 will be required to take the the student; (c) a personal identifier such as social security subpoena (on condition that a reasonable effort is year. All incoming students are required to take the English class before enrolling in PT504 Sermon Preparation and number; or (d) a list of personal characteristics or other made to notify the student of the order or subpoena, if Bible Exam during their first semester of studies. Failure to Delivery and the advanced homiletics practica (PT603, information that would make the student’s identity easily legally permitted to do so) take the exam will result in a failing grade on the exam, and PT604, PT704, and PT708). For more information, con- traceable. The Seminary will generally not disclose person- ȆȆ In case of an emergency, to protect the health or safety will require the student to take OT520 English Bible Sur- tact the Dean of Students. Your First Speech, a booklet that ally identifiable information to third parties without the of students or other individuals. vey. Students who take the English Bible Exam and fail it provides more information regarding this requirement, is written consent of the student. The consent should specify The Seminary will inform a party to whom a disclosure of on their first attempt have opportunity to retake the exam available online or from the Registrar’s Office. the records to be disclosed, the purpose of the disclosure, personally identifiable information is made that it is made the next time it is offered. Students who take and fail the and to whom the records are to be disclosed. However, only on the condition that such party will not disclose the

78 ACADEMIC POLICIES & INFORMATION Westminster Seminary California 2014–2015 Learn more at WSCal.edu 888 480 8474 ACADEMIC POLICIES & INFORMATION 79 information to any other party without the prior written information is not intended to be distributed are encouraged to bring any complaints regarding the im- Extramural Petition (Required Courses Only) consent of the student. An exception to this is in the case outside the Seminary), as long as the original source plementation of this policy to the attention of the Registrar. A student who desires to take a required course through in- of mandatory disclosure to comply with a judicial order or of computer information is available in the office dependent study must fill out an Extramural Petition Form lawfully issued subpoena. or department having original jurisdiction for the ACADEMIC PETITIONS available on the Seminary website or from the Registrar. records Extramural Petitions are approved only by a vote of the Fac- Inspection and Review Rights; Right to a Hearing ȆȆ Records that only contain information about a Directed Research Petition (Elective Courses Only) ulty Committee on Petitions. A currently or previously enrolled student has the right to person after that person was no longer a student at the Professors are pleased to arrange research courses on sub- ȆȆ Petition Procedures: The petition deadline is one week inspect and review his or her educational records. This right Seminary (e.g., information collected by the Seminary jects of interest for qualified students. These courses will be prior to the end of registration week. The Committee does not extend to applicants, those denied admission, or pertaining to accomplishments of its alumni) conducted by means of assigned reading, a thesis, and con- normally will not approve late petitions. The student those admitted who do not enroll. Seminary officials may ȆȆ Those portions of a student’s records that contain ferences with the professor and/or an examination. These is responsible for obtaining the Extramural Petition require that requests for access be submitted in writing, and information on other students. regulations and procedures also apply to Institute of Theo- Form from the Registrar’s Office or online. The may ask for, but not require, the reason for the request. The Students may be invited but not required to waive their logical Studies courses offered by Westminster Seminary student should meet with the professor to arrange Seminary will comply with requests to inspect and review a right of access to confidential letters of recommendation for California. fulfillment of course requirements and obtain the student’s records that it has determined to honor within a admission, academic references, honors or awards, or em- Directed research courses may be one, two, or three se- instructor’s signature. The petition must explain reasonable period of time, but in no case more than forty- ployment. Failure to execute a waiver will not affect a stu- mester units in credit value. The instructor shall indicate why the student cannot take the course when and as five days after the request was made. dent’s admission, receipt of financial aid, or other Seminary on the Directed Research Agreement the number of credit it is ordinarily offered. The student should submit services. If a student signs a waiver, he or she may request units assigned to the particular course in light of the amount the completed petition to the Academic Dean. The Records that students are not entitled a list of all persons making confidential recommendations. of research, writing, and faculty consultation required. student must register for the course at the time of to access include: A student who believes that any information contained ȆȆ Directed Research Qualifications: Directed research registration (if the petition is granted). ȆȆ Confidential letters and statements of in his or her education records is inaccurate or misleading, courses may be pursued only by students who ȆȆ Extramural Petition Completion Deadline: All recommendation placed in a student’s record before or otherwise in violation of his or her privacy rights, may are registered for regular class work, unless they written research papers and other work must be January 1, 1975, or confidential letters and statements request that the Seminary amend the records. The student have previously attained a 2.8 gpa or better at the completed by the last day of classes of the same term, of recommendation to which students have waived should first discuss his or her concerns with the individual Seminary. Generally, directed research courses are and any final exam must be completed by the end of their rights of access responsible for the office where the records are maintained. taken with full-time faculty. If a student wishes to the examination period of the same term. Failure to ȆȆ Employment records of students as Seminary If the student is not satisfied with the resolution, the student pursue a directed research course in an area in which meet these deadlines will automatically result in an employees should contact the individual to whom that person reports. only an adjunct professor specializes, the petition “F” for the course, unless a further extension is granted ȆȆ Records that are made or maintained by a physician, If still not satisfied, the student may contact the appropriate must be approved by the Academic Dean. by faculty action prior to the end of that term. psychiatrist, psychologist, pastor, or other vice president or designee. The final level of appeal is a for- ȆȆ Directed Research Petition Procedures: recognized professional or paraprofessional acting mal hearing. To obtain a hearing, the student should file a Arrangements for directed research courses should Class Conflict Petition in his or her professional capacity or assisting in written request with the Registrar. The hearing will be con- be made prior to the scheduled registration date as A student may petition to fulfill requirements for two his or her paraprofessional capacity, and that are ducted in accordance with the requirements of FERPA. printed in the Academic Calendar. A petition form overlapping classes. Both professors must sign the petition. made, maintained, or used only in connection with The substantive judgment of a faculty member about available from the Registrar or from the Seminary Under these circumstances, the student is expected to di- treatment of the student and are not disclosed to a student’s work (grades or other evaluations of work as- website must be completed, signed by the professor vide his or her attendance between classes and complete all anyone other than the individuals providing the signed) is not within the scope of a FERPA hearing. A stu- and student, and submitted prior to the term or assignments. treatment. These records may be reviewed, however, dent may challenge the factual and objective elements of semester in which the course is to be taken. If the ȆȆ Class Conflict Petition Procedures: The petition by a physician or other appropriate professional of the the content of student records, but not the qualitative and materials are submitted after official billing has must be completed, signed by instructors of the student’s choice subjective elements of grading. occurred, the Add/Drop Fee will apply. A student conflicting courses, and submitted with the student’s ȆȆ Financial records of the parents of the student or any If as a result of a hearing the Seminary determines that taking a directed research elective will have a course registration form for the semester or term. A student information contained in those records a student’s challenge is without merit, the student will have number assigned to the course by the Registrar after will not be allowed to register for either course until ȆȆ Records of instructional, supervisory, and the right, and will be so informed, to place in his or her re- completing the petition. the petition, signed by both professors, is submitted administrative personnel and educational personnel cords a statement setting forth any reasons for disagreeing ȆȆ Completion Deadline: All written research papers to the Registrar. The student is responsible to: obtain ancillary to those persons, that are in the sole with the Seminary’s decision. and other work must be completed by the last day of the Class Conflict Petition Form from the Registrar possession of the maker of the record and are not A student has the right to file complaints concerning classes of the same term, and any final exam must be or online, make arrangements for attendance accessible or revealed to any other individual except a alleged failures by the Seminary to comply with the re- completed by the end of the examination period of and obtaining materials for both courses, obtain temporary substitute for the maker quirements of FERPA and the implementing regulations. the same term. Failure to meet these deadlines will all material covered in both courses, obtain the ȆȆ Institutional records of students that may be Complaints should be addressed to the Family Policy Com- automatically result in an “F” for the course, unless a professors’ signatures, and submit the completed maintained by the Seminary in a computer printout pliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Mary- further extension is granted by faculty action prior to petition to the Registrar during registration. or similar format (so long as this computerized land Avenue, S.W., Washington DC 20202- 4605. Students the end of that term. Registration for these classes is not completed until

80 ACADEMIC POLICIES & INFORMATION Westminster Seminary California 2014–2015 Learn more at WSCal.edu 888 480 8474 ACADEMIC POLICIES & INFORMATION 81 the form is submitted to the Registrar. If this occurs nature), a student may request to be excused from taking a and transmission of ideas. We think it essential that no one some earlier date agreed upon by the professor and after official billing, the Add/Drop Fee will apply. final examination at its scheduled time and reschedule the ever present as his or her own the academic achievements of the student. Any arrangement for work to be turned exam. Such requests must be presented to the instructor, in another. Certainly the intellectual contributions of others in must allow time for the professor to grade it by the Waiver of Prerequisites writing or electronically, and granted by the instructor pri- may be utilized, but whenever they are, full credit must be last day of classes of the following semester. Failure to If applicable, course descriptions specify prerequisites— or to the scheduled time of the examination. The instructor given to the one whose ideas they are. In a word, plagiarism meet these deadlines will automatically result in an namely, courses that must be taken first in order to fulfill may grant permission to take the final exam before the date must be avoided at all costs.” Every student is expected to “F” for the course, unless a further extension is granted assignments and expectations acceptably. For example, when grades are due to the Registrar (see the Academic Cal- read, understand, and follow this statement. by faculty action prior to term end, at the request of successful completion of Hebrew and Greek courses (or endar), or the student may file a petition for an Incomplete the student. performance on the language placement exams) is prerequi- with the Dean of Students. Unless the instructor has grant- Attendance site to enrollment in various biblical studies and systematic ed the student’s request for permission to defer the exam or It is expected that students will attend every class for which Double Submission of Papers theology courses because these courses require interpreta- an Incomplete has been granted by the Dean of Students or they are registered. Absences caused by illness or other jus- It is contrary to academic ethics to submit an identical paper tion of Scripture in its original languages. In extraordinary the Committee on Petitions, absence at the scheduled ex- tifiable causes will be permitted to a limited extent. If, in for credit in two or more classes at Westminster Seminary circumstances and for weighty reasons, a course instruc- amination period will result in a failing grade on the exam. the judgment of the instructor, these permitted absences California or one which has been submitted for credit at tor may grant a waiver of prerequisite if, in the instructor’s Each examination must be taken in the scheduled or other (unauthorized) absences endanger the standing another institution. The only exception is that students en- judgment, a student would be able to complete course re- classroom. Withdrawal to areas other than the restroom of the student in the course, the instructor shall advise the rolled in PT400 Graduate Theological Writing may, with quirements acceptably even without the background that is or lounge is not permitted. Computers (notebooks, lap- student and notify the student’s Faculty Advisor. Further the knowledge and consent of both instructors, submit the ordinarily necessary for optimal student learning. tops, desktops, or others) capable of storing or retrieving absences will normally result in a failing grade in the course. same paper in PT400 and another course taken concurrently. Students seeking waiver of prerequisites for a course data files may not be used in writing examinations. All ex- must obtain the Request of Waiver of Prerequisite Form aminations are conducted by the honor system and honor Incomplete Course Work Academic Probation from the Registrar’s Office, discuss with the course instruc- pledge. The responsibility lies directly upon each student to A student is expected to complete all work within the cur- Probation status is a means by which the Seminary seeks tor the rationale for requesting the waiver and the require- maintain this honor system without blemish. The follow- rent term. In extraordinary circumstances, however, a to alert and assist a student whose academic standing is ments of the course, obtain the instructor’s signature ex- ing pledge is to be written out and signed on each examina- student may petition for an Incomplete. If the petition is in jeopardy. Its purpose is both to emphasize the need for pressing acceptance of the waiver, and submit the Request tion paper: “I pledge my honor that I have neither given nor granted, the “I” grade will remain on the transcript until change in the student’s approach to theological study and of Waiver of Prerequisite Form with the student’s term or received verbal or written assistance during this examina- the course work has been completed. Then the “I” will be to provide the guidelines and support for such a change. semester registration to the Registrar. Students will not be tion beyond that permitted by the instructor in charge.” All replaced with the final letter grade. When a student is placed on academic probation, his or registered for the course until the waiver is submitted to the examinations require the submission of the pledge with the An Incomplete grade may be granted only when the stu- her Faculty Advisor and/or the Dean of Students will meet Registrar. After official billing the Add/ Drop Fee will apply. examined student’s signature on the test or examination dent’s work in the course has not been completed because with him or her to discuss the factors contributing to previ- booklet. No student with unpaid financial obligations to of extenuating circumstances. These circumstances may ous academic difficulty. ACADEMIC POLICIES the Seminary (including library fines) will be allowed to include long-term personal illness, personal or family trau- A student will be placed on academic probation if take final examinations unless the student has made sat- matic crisis, or other reasonable and unforeseeable events. his or her cumulative grade point average falls below 2.0 Academic Honesty—Honor System isfactory arrangements prior to the start of final examina- An Incomplete grade may not be given when a student after completing 25 semester units of course work at Examinations at WSC are conducted on the honor system. tions. In such circumstances, a final examination will not has simply failed to complete the work or fails to take an WSC. The student remains in probation status until his Each student is responsible to maintain this system without be re-administered to any student at a later date, and a fail- examination due to lack of discipline or organization, or her cumulative grade point average is raised to 2.0 (the blemish. A more detailed explanation of the honor system ing grade will be received on the examination. church ministry, job responsibilities, or other ordinary cir- minimum grade point average required for graduation). is found in the Student Handbook that is given to all new cumstances. The Dean of Students will determine whether A student must raise his or her cumulative grade point students at the New Student Orientation. Plagiarism adequate cause exists for granting the Incomplete. No In- average to 2.0 within 30 semester units after being placed Plagiarism is a serious offense. It is sometimes committed complete will be granted automatically. Student initiative is on probation. Failure to do so will be grounds for dismissal. Final Examinations through carelessness, sometimes as a conscious intention required to petition for an Incomplete. A student dismissed for academic reasons may appeal The Academic Calendar indicates the dates of final exami- to deceive. Since the definition of acceptable and unaccept- ȆȆ Incomplete Petition Procedures: The student is to the faculty for reinstatement. Such an appeal should be nations of each semester or term. Morning exams start at able use of others’ words and ideas varies from society to required to obtain the Incomplete Petition Form made in writing and submitted to the Academic Dean, ex- 8:30 a.m. promptly and end at 11:30 a.m.; afternoon exams society and from context to context within any given soci- from the Registrar or online, obtain the signatures of plaining the student’s circumstances and proposing a plan start at 1:00 p.m. and end at 4:00 p.m. (unless otherwise ety, and because of their concern for the seriousness of this the professor and the Dean of Students, and return for successful completion of seminary course work if rein- specified by the professor). Students are expected to take offense, the faculty adopted a detailed “Statement on Pla- the completed petition to the Registrar by the last statement is granted. If the appeal is granted, the faculty examinations at the scheduled time. Examinations for eve- giarism” for inclusion in the Student Handbook. It says (in day of classes. may also grant whatever credit for work already completed ning and Saturday courses will be administered at the nor- part): “Since ideas and their communication are one of the ȆȆ Deadlines for Completing Incomplete Course Work: it deems appropriate. mal class time during finals week. most important ingredients in any academic institution, In the case of a granted Incomplete, all outstanding Since probation is designed to help the student In the case of extenuating circumstances (long-term it is most important that we, as a community, make abun- course requirements must be finished and graded demonstrate and develop his or her academic competency, personal illness or personal or family crisis of a traumatic dantly clear our expectations with regard to the sharing by the last day of classes of the next semester, or by

82 ACADEMIC POLICIES & INFORMATION Westminster Seminary California 2014–2015 Learn more at WSCal.edu 888 480 8474 ACADEMIC POLICIES & INFORMATION 83 neither probation at admittance nor academic probation Grade Reports and Appeals Repeated Courses Commencement shall be recorded on a student’s permanent transcript. Each term, after the due date for professors to submit grades, A student is permitted to repeat a course in which a grade Commencement exercises are held once each academic year students will have access to their updated unofficial tran- has already been earned. When a course is repeated, both at the end of the spring semester. All students who are eligi- Grading System script via the student information system. Any discrepancy the first and the second grades are figured into the total -cu ble to receive degrees are expected to participate in the com- Every credit is calculated by the use of a grade point system. between these documents and the student’s personal record mulative grade point average and both grades are shown on mencement ceremony. If requirements for the degree were Grade points are assigned to grades as follows: must be brought to the attention of the Registrar in writ- the student’s transcript. completed by the end of the fall semester or winter term, a A 4.0 grade points ing. Students have a period of four months from the day student who is unable to be present at the ceremony may pe- A– 3.7 grade points that grades are issued to question or challenge the grades Transcript Requests tition the faculty for permission to receive the degree in ab- B+ 3.3 grade points recorded on their transcripts. After the four-month period, To request a transcript, complete the Transcript Request sentia by giving the reason for his or her inability to attend B 3.0 grade points grades will be final and permanent. Form that is available online or from the Registrar’s Office. the commencement ceremony. B– 2.7 grade points Official transcripts are $5.00 per copy. Students may print Prospective graduates must pay all debts to the Semi- C+ 2.3 grade points Course Load their own unofficial transcripts through their student -in nary, including the library, no later than the last day of C 2.0 grade points The minimum full-time course load for M.Div. and M.A. formation system accounts. Transcripts must be requested classes of the spring semester in order to participate in the C– 1.7 grade points students during fall and spring semesters is 12 credit units. in person, by mail, or fax. Telephone requests will not be ac- commencement exercises. Neither a diploma nor a final D+ 1.3 grade points Six to eight credit units are considered a half-time load; and cepted. No transcripts are issued for students with unpaid transcript will be released until a student’s financial obliga- D 1.0 grade point nine to eleven units are considered a three-quarters-time accounts. tions to the Seminary are met in full. D– 0.7 grade point load. These definitions apply to all students except for se- The Graduation Fee will be billed to the student prior F 0.0 grade point niors in their final two semesters who are taking all courses Information Pertaining to Veterans to graduation and is typically processed with the Gradu- WF 0.0 grade point that they need to graduate. These seniors, if taking less than For students receiving Department of Veterans Affairs ation Application. If the Enrollment Deposit remains on 12 hours, will be considered full-time for purposes of course benefits, credit-unit values have been designated as follows: the account, these funds will be used to pay the Gradua- A through D– are passing. F is a failing grade, no credit auditing and financial aid. No student may take more than The only degree requirement not bearing “credit units” is tion Fee in full. given. 20 units during a semester or five during the winter term FE691 Pastoral Internship but the course is certified as a Graduates are expected to attend a graduation reception WF indicates formal withdrawal for a course after the without the permission of the Faculty Committee on Peti- three-credit course. All other courses bear “credit units” as held in connection with the commencement exercises, nor- deadline for dropping without academic penalty, no tions prior to registration. A student's registration is equiv- stated in this catalogue. In accordance with the rules of the mally on the evening preceding the ceremony. This recep- credit given. alent to full-time during the winter term if they are regis- Department of Veterans Affairs, a student receiving veter- tion provides an opportunity for fellowship with faculty P+ indicates Pass with Distinction, only used for tered for 12 credit hours in the fall and spring semesters. ans’ benefits will be placed on probation if his or her cumu- and fellow-graduates and for corporate reflection on the HT710 Thesis. lative grade point average falls below a 2.0. He or she may seminary experience. P is passing, no points calculated in grade point average. Change in Degree Program continue to receive veterans’ benefits while on probation F in a Pass/Fail course is not passing, no points calcu- A student is admitted into the degree program for which for a maximum of two semesters. If he or she is allowed to STUDENT CONDUCT AND lated in grade point average. he or she applies. Students wishing to change their degree remain on academic probation beyond this period, all vet- NON-DISCRIMINATION I is incomplete work, anticipating further work to be program must submit to the Registrar a formal application erans’ benefits will be terminated. completed. form with their Faculty Advisor’s signature along with the Code of Conduct A student’s general standing is the result of the total num- Change of Program Fee of $15.00. The Change of Program GRADUATION Westminster Seminary California is a distinctively Chris- ber of grade points earned divided by the total number of Application Form is available from the Registrar or online. tian community of scholars and expects its students and semester units taken. Courses in which credit/no credit Requirements for the Degrees employees to conform to the standards of behavior set forth grading is employed are not calculated in the grade point Shared Credit Between Degree Programs To qualify for a Master of Divinity or Master of Arts degree in Scripture and in the historical Reformed confessions. average. Grades received in Hebrew and Greek courses Students desiring to pursue two Master’s degrees from at Westminster Seminary California, a student must ful- These standards teach that authentic goodness is a state of taken at the Seminary are calculated in the grade point av- Westminster Seminary California, either simultaneously or fill and successfully complete all requirements and receive the heart, the product of regeneration by God’s Holy Spirit. erage. In a course in which a failing grade has been received, sequentially, or who have previously completed an M.Div. or a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or higher at the We cannot judge another’s heart, and therefore we cannot a student may be granted permission by the professor to other Master's degree at WSC or another institution, may completion of required course work. judge the internal thoughts and attitudes that produce take a reexamination or complete a re-assignment of suffi- apply up to 25 semester hours of overlapping coursework good or wicked actions. But we can and must take account cient quality to raise the grade to an F/D. Such work must toward the fulfillment of degree unit requirements in both Application for Graduation of the external actions that Scripture praises or condemns. be completed within 21 days after the Registrar notifies the programs. The successful completion of all required courses Any student planning to graduate must complete an Appli- Those whose actions violate these biblical and confessional student of the failing grade. If the grade is raised to a D, the and of the specified number (and disciplinary distribution, cation for Graduation and return it to the Registrar’s Of- standards may be subject to discipline (through due process student receives credit for the course, but no grade points where appropriate) of elective units is required in each pro- fice by the date listed on the application. The Graduation as described in the Faculty Handbook, Student Hand- are counted in calculating general standing. gram in order to receive the degree. Application is available online under the Current Students book, and Staff Handbook) and, in cases of serious unre- section of the WSC website. pentant or continued violation, may be required to leave the Seminary. There are lengthy statements in the Student

84 ACADEMIC POLICIES & INFORMATION Westminster Seminary California 2014–2015 Learn more at WSCal.edu 888 480 8474 ACADEMIC POLICIES & INFORMATION 85 Handbook concerning plagiarism and the use of drugs and The Seminary will help find counseling support for a student alcohol (see summaries below). Offenses defined by these or employee through the Institute for Biblical Counseling policies are subject to discipline. Other offenses which vio- and Discipleship or other appropriate agency. This policy is late our confessional standards and are therefore subject to outlined in detail in the Student and Faculty Handbooks. discipline, with the possibility of expulsion, include (but are not limited to) the following: participation in the oc- Sexual Harassment cult, profane or blasphemous language, expressions of dis- God’s Word commands respect for others and the mainte- respect for others, contentiousness, divisiveness, slander, nance of sexual purity in thought, word, and deed. Scrip- physical assault, unbiblical termination of pregnancy, sexu- ture condemns the use of influence by persons of either sex al misconduct (including rape, incest, fornication, adultery, to exploit others sexually, and it instructs Christ’s follow- prurient use of pornography, lewd conduct, homosexual ers to avoid all sorts of impure speech. As a community behavior), unrepentant divorce which was obtained on un- under the lordship of Christ, WSC intends to preserve an biblical grounds, lying, dishonesty (particularly violations environment that is free from sexual harassment. The Semi- of the honor system), disruptive behavior, theft, and dam- nary’s policy defining sexual harassment and the procedure age to the property of others. Such discipline may also be for investigating allegations is published in the Student and brought against those who violate civil law, except in those Faculty Handbooks. rare cases where the civil law contradicts the Scriptures. Student conduct is under the supervision of the faculty, act- Non-Discrimination Policy ing through the Dean of Students. The faculty reserves the Westminster Seminary California does not discriminate right to dismiss from the Seminary a student whose con- on the basis of race, age, color, national and ethnic origin, duct is found to be unsatisfactory. The Student Handbook disability, or gender in the administration of its educa- states students’ rights to due process and the procedures fol- tional policies, admissions policies, services, or scholar- lowed in hearings and appeals in cases of student discipline. ship and loan programs. The Seminary Board and faculty understand the criteria for the gospel ministry set down in Substance Abuse Scripture as limiting candidacy for the gospel ministry to Westminster Seminary California is committed to being an qualified males. Because the Master of Divinity program is institution free of the use of illegal drugs and of the abuse designed to prepare candidates for official pastoral minis- of alcohol. All faculty, staff, and students are required as a try, only men are admitted to the M.Div. degree program. condition of employment and/or enrollment not to use il- Women as well as men receive gifts and callings from God legal drugs or abuse alcohol. Illegal drugs may not be used at to serve in various non-ordained ministries. Therefore, or brought to the campus or any Seminary activity. Alcohol women and men are encouraged to enroll in the Master of may not be consumed on campus or at a Seminary function. Arts programs. As a Christian institution, the Seminary is eager to help anyone struggling to overcome the misuse of drugs or alcohol.

Appendices

86 ACADEMIC POLICIES & INFORMATION Westminster Seminary California 2014–2015 WESTMINSTER SEMINARY CALIFORNIA 2014–2015 FINANCIAL INFORMATION Winter 2015 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

2014–2015 ACADEMIC YEAR $15.00 Change of Program Fee of Drop Fees, Audit Fees, Listener’s Pass- Two- and Three-Week Courses GOVERNMENT Mr. Pete Sara TUITION AND FEES $10.00 Official Transcript Fee es, or Enrollment Deposit unless the 100% end of the 2nd day of class Westminster Seminary California is gov- Elder (PCA), Escondido, CA The following tuition and fee schedule $100.00 Graduation Fee (paid through withdrawal form has been completed 60% end of the 3rd day of class erned by a self-perpetuating Board con- has been approved by the Westminster the Enrollment Deposit) and submitted). The Student Associa- 40% end of the 5th day of class sisting of 18 Trustees, all of whom have Dr. Benjamin E. Sasse Seminary California Board of Trustees 1.5% Service fee on unpaid tion Fee will not be refunded after the 0% after the 5th day of class served as ministers or elders in Presbyte- Elder (URC), Freemont, NE for the 2014–2015 academic year. Tu- balance first two weeks of the academic period. *No withdrawal without academic rian and Reformed churches. At least six ition and fees are subject to change for Refunds owed for Federal Subsidized penalty after the 5th day of class but no more than nine must be ministers Dr. Scott Swanson subsequent academic years. TERMS OF PAYMENT and Unsubsidized Stafford Loans and of the gospel. Each Trustee is required to Elder (URC), Chino, CA Tuition and fees are due one week prior PLUS Loans are not calculated accord- One-Week Courses subscribe to the confessional standards Tuition to the start of each semester. Payments ing to WSC’s tuition refund schedule. 100% end of the 1st day of class of the Seminary in a pledge similar to Mr. Roger Swets $405.00 Tuition per term unit for winter and summer term classes Federal Student Aid recipients should 60% end of the 2nd day of class that required of the faculty. All corporate Elder (URC), Alto, MI $1,215.00 FE691 Pastoral Internship must be paid in full by the first day of see the Financial Aid Coordinator for in- 40% end of the 3rd day of class powers are exercised by or under the au- (Registration required for class. Payments may be made by cash, formation on refunds or payments due. 0% last day of class and after thority of the Board of Trustees. Rev. Dale Van Dyke M.Div. students during their check, money order, or credit card (Visa *No withdrawal without academic Pastor (OPC), Wyoming, MI second semester) or MasterCard). Students unable to pay PAYMENT AT A GLANCE penalty after the 4th day of class Rev. Andrew Cammenga $202.50 Audit Fee (per unit, the full semester’s charges should make Retired Pastor (URC), Escondido, CA Rev. Derrick Vander Meulen non-refundable) prior arrangements with the Business Term Payment Due Full Summer—Directed Studies Pastor (URC), Kauai, HI $50.00 Listener’s Pass for select eve- Office to fulfill their financial respon- Summer 2014 July 29, 2014 100% 1st week of June Rev. Leroy Christoffels ning courses (per course [2 sibilities through a deferred-payment Fall 2014 August 31, 2014 80% June Retired Pastor (CRC), Worthington, MN Rev. Brian D. Vos units] and non-refundable) plan. The deferred-payment plan allows Winter 2015 1st Day of Class 60% July Pastor (URC), Caledonia, MI students to defer up to 66% of their tu- Spring 2015 February 2, 2015 40% end of scheduled Mr. Lyle Faber Application Fees ition charges. A minimum 34% of tuition, summer term Elder (URC), Escondido, CA Trustees Emeriti $30.00 Application for Admission plus fees, must be paid one week prior Refund Schedule *No withdrawal without academic Mr. Lewis Aukeman Fee (non-refundable) to the start of the term. The remaining penalty after July Rev. Dr. David Hall Mr. Jack Brouwer REFUND % REFUND ELIGIBILITY $15.00 Visiting Student Application balance of tuition must be paid in two Pastor (PCA), Powder Springs, GA Mr. Edward Brower SUMMER '14/GREEK I Fee (non-refundable) 33% monthly payments. A 1.5% service Dr. Norman Byer 100% 7/29–7/30 $100.00 Enrollment Deposit (refund- charge will be added to the unpaid bal- Rev. Sung Yun Han Dr. James D. Carson 80% N/A able with official withdrawal ance each month. No individual who Pastor (PCA), Los Angeles, CA Mr. Alfred Clark 60% 7/31–8/1 approval and will be applied has unpaid financial obligations to the Mr. Peter De Jong 40% N/A to ensuing Graduation Fee) Seminary or library shall be permitted Mr. Milton D. Hodges Rev. Salvador Solis NONE 8/2 and after to register, take final examinations, re- Elder (PCA), Deatsville, AL Mr. Claude Wierenga FALL '14 Student Fees ceive a degree, or be issued an official Dr. Thomas Ziegler 100% 9/4–9/11 $50.00 Late Registration Fee (see transcript. Final exams will not be re-ad- Rev. Terry Johnson Dr. Joseph Garrisi (deceased) 80% 9/12–9/18 Academic Policies and the ministered to any student at a later date. Pastor (PCA), Savannah, GA Rev. Alexander De Jong (deceased) 60% 9/19–9/25 Academic Calendar for Dr. Robert G. den Dulk (deceased) 40% 9/26–10/2 registration deadlines) Refunds Mr. Craig Knot Rev. Robert Nicholas (deceased) NONE 10/3 and after $25.00 Student Association Fee A student who gives the Registrar writ- Elder (CRC), Flossmoor, IL Dr. Donald J. Paauw, Sr. (deceased) WINTER '15 per semester (all full-time ten notification of his or her withdrawal Mr. John Verhoeven (deceased) Winter refunds are listed below and are based upon students, non-refundable after from courses during any academic first day of class and length of course. Mr. James W. Onnink Mr. G. Fred Wheeler (deceased)

second week of the semester) term, or of a desire to change his or her SPRING '15 Elder (OPC), Oostburg, WI Mr. Harlin Wilson (deceased) $25.00 Library Fee per semester enrollment in a course from credit to au- 100% 2/9–2/16 (for all students) dit status, will receive a tuition refund ac- 80% 2/17–2/23 Dr. James D. Paauw Faculty Emeriti $25.00 Technology Fee cording to the following schedules. If the 60% 2/26–3/2 Elder (URC), Walker, MI Rev. Dr. Derke P. Bergsma (for all students) student withdraws from a course before 40% 3/3–3/9 Rev. Dr. Hywell Jones $15.00 Add/Drop Fee (per the class has met, all tuition will be re- NONE 3/10 and after Mr. Ron Prins Rev. Dr. Robert B. Strimple transaction) funded (this does not include a refund Elder (OPC), Ada, MI Rev. Dr. Meredith G. Kline (deceased) Rev. Dr. Edmund P. Clowney (deceased)

88 APPENDICES Westminster Seminary California 2014–2015 Learn more at WSCal.edu 888 480 8474 APPENDICES 89 ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF MAP & DIRECTIONS

President Enrollment Management Administration Midway Dr W. Robert Godfrey El Norte Pkwy

Vice President for Enrollment Vice President for Administration Rose St Academics Management Marcus McArthur 15 Citrus Ave Mark J. MacVey Lincoln Ave Ash St Academic Dean Director of Website and J. V. Fesko Registrar Internal Design

Broadway Daniel Marriott Young-Mi Cha 78 Dean of Students Valley Pkwy Boyle Ave Julius J. Kim Admissions Coordinator & Dean of Executive Assistant Mission Ave San Pasqual Valley Rd Women Students Barb Van Solkema Westminster Library Director Anna Smith Seminary California ESCONDIDO WSC James Lund I.T. Specialist Financial Aid Coordinator Adam Claus Escondido Blvd Advancement Barbara Clark Centre City Pkwy Additional Administrative Services Vice President for Advancement Finance Dawn G. Doorn Accreditation Liaison San Pasqual Valley Rd Vice President for Finance J. V. Fesko

W Valley Pkwy Senior Director of Development Dan TerHorst Cynthia J. McBurney Director of Field Education 15 Bear Valley Parkway Dennis E. Johnson Director of Stewardship Henry Doorn International Student Advisor Mark J. MacVey Development Assistant

Matt Mullininx Felicita Rd Felicita

Via Rancho Parkway Alumni Relations Associate Christopher A. Sandoval

Bear Valley Parkway

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

From the North From the South Via Interstate 5 or 15—take Highway 78 east, into Escon- Take Highway 163 north to Interstate 15 north and then exit dido. At Broadway, where 78 turns right and becomes a sur- at Via Rancho Parkway. Turn right on Via Rancho Park- face street, continue straight ahead on Lincoln Avenue. At way (which becomes Bear Valley Parkway) and continue Rose Street, turn right. Rose merges with Boyle Ave south approximately 4.5 miles to the Seminary campus at the in- of E. Valley Parkway, and the Seminary campus is at the tersection of Bear Valley Parkway and Boyle Avenue. Turn intersection of Boyle and Bear Valley Parkway on the hill right on Boyle and enter the gates of the Seminary. overlooking Bear Valley.

90 APPENDICES Westminster Seminary California 2014–2015 Learn more at WSCal.edu 888 480 8474 APPENDICES 91 ACADEMIC YEAR 2014–15 ACADEMIC YEAR 2015–16

2014 Summer Term 2015 Winter Term 2015 Summer Term 2016 Winter Term Apr 7–11 Registration for Summer Term & Fall Semester Nov 3-7 Registration for Winter Term for Apr 6–10 Registration for Summer Term & Fall Semester Nov 2-6 Registration for Winter Term and Spring for continuing students continuing students for continuing students Semester for continuing students July 1 Registration and Enrollment Deposit due for Dec 15 Registration due for new Winter Term students June 1 Registration period opens for new Summer/ Dec 15 Registration and Enrollment deposit due for new Summer Term and Fall Semester students Jan 5 Greek Placement Exam for new winter students; Fall Term students new Winter Term and Spring Semester for July 28 Greek Placement Exam at 9:00 am Hebrew by appointment with OT faculty July 1 Registration and Enrollment Deposit due for new students July 29 Greek I begins at 8:00 am Jan 6 Classes begin new Summer Term and Fall Semester students Jan 5 Classes begin July 30 Final day to add/drop Greek I Jan 12 English Bible Exam at 3:00 pm (Required of all July 27 Greek Placement Exam at 9:00 am Jan 11 English Bible Exam at 3:00 pm (Required of all without authorization new students and those not passing in fall) July 28 Greek I begins at 8:00 am new students and those not passing in fall) Aug 20 Greek I final drop date without Jan 30 Classes end July 29 Final day to add/drop Greek I Jan 29 Classes end academic penalty Jan 31– Feb 3 Reading period without authorization Jan 30– Feb 2 Reading period Aug 29 Classes end Feb 4–6 Final exams Aug 19 Greek I final drop date without Feb 3–5 Final exams Sept 1 Labor Day: WSC closed Feb 20 Grades due to Registrar academic penalty Feb 19 Grades due to Registrar Sep 2 Greek I Final Exam at 1:00 pm Aug 28 Classes end Sept 12 Grades due to Registrar Sep 1 Greek I Final Exam at 1:00 pm Sept 11 Grades due to Registrar

2014 Fall Semester 2015 Spring Semester 2016 Spring Semester April 7-11 Registration for Fall Semester for Nov 3-7, 2014 Registration for Spring Semester for 2015 Fall Semester Nov 2-6 Registration for Winter Term and Spring continuing students continuing students April 6-10 Registration for Fall Semester for Semester for continuing students July 1 Registration and Enrollment Deposit due for Dec 15, 2014 Registration due for new Spring Semester continuing students Dec 15 Registration and Enrollment deposit due for new Fall Semester students students June 1 Registration period opens for new Summer/ new Winter Term and Spring Semester for Sept 1 Labor Day: WSC closed Feb 9 New Student Orientation for students starting Fall Term students new students Sept 2 Placement exams: Greek at 9:00 am; in Winter Term or Spring Semester July 1 Registration and Enrollment Deposit due for Feb 8 New Student Orientation for students starting Hebrew by appointment with OT faculty Feb 10 Classes begin new Fall Semester students in Winter Term or Spring Semester Sept 3 New Student Orientation for all students: Feb 24 Final day to drop without authorization Sept 1 Placement exams: Greek at 9:00 am; Hebrew Feb 9 Classes begin Reception for new students at 7:00 pm Mar 27 Final drop date without academic penalty by appointment with OT faculty Feb 23 Final day to drop without authorization Sept 4 Classes begin Mar 30–Apr 3 Spring Vacation Sept 2 New Student Orientation for all students: Mar 21 –25 Spring Vacation Sept 15 English Bible Exam at 3:00 pm Apr 3 Good Friday: WSC closed Reception for new students at 7:00 pm Mar 25 Good Friday: WSC closed (Required of all new students) Apr 6–10 Registration for Summer Term and Fall Sept 3 Classes begin Apr 1 Final drop date without academic penalty Sept 19 Final day to drop without authorization Semester for continuing students Sept 7 Labor Day: WSC closed Apr 4–8 Registration for Summer Term and Fall Oct 24 Final drop date without academic penalty May 15 Classes end, papers due at 10:00 am Sept 14 English Bible Exam at 3:00 pm Semester for continuing students Nov 3-7 Registration for Winter Term and Spring May 16–20 Reading period (Required of all new students) May 13 Classes end, papers due at 10:00 am Semester for continuing students May 21–28 Final exams Sept 18 Final day to drop without authorization May 14–18 Reading period Nov 27–28 Thanksgiving holiday: WSC closed May 30 Commencement Oct 23 Final drop date without academic penalty May 19–26 Final exams Dec 5 Classes end, papers due at 10:00 am June 12 Grades due to Registrar Nov 2-6 Registration for Winter Term and Spring May 28 Commencement Dec 6–10 Reading period Semester for continuing students June 10 Grades due to Registrar Dec 11–18 Final exams Nov 26–27 Thanksgiving holiday: WSC closed Jan 9 Grades due to Registrar Dec 4 Classes end, papers due at 10:00 am Dec 7–9 Reading period Dec 10–17 Final exams Dec 15 Registration and Enrollment deposit due for new Winter Term and Spring Semester for new students Jan 8 Grades due to Registrar

92 APPENDICES Westminster Seminary California 2014–2015 Learn more at WSCal.edu 888 480 8474 APPENDICES 93 INDEX International Student Admissions 53 Course Requirements by Graduation Policies 85 N T Non-Degree Study Programs 56 Degree Program 32 Greek and Hebrew Audit Policy 78 Need-Based Grants and Scholarships 59 Theological Studies 29, 36 A ǼǼ Audit Student Program Master of Arts (Biblical Studies) 27 Greek and Hebrew Placement 77 Non-Degree Study Programs 56 TOEFL. See English Language Proficiency Academic Awards 65 (Non-Credit) 57 Master of Arts (Historical Theology) 31 Non-Discrimination Policy 8, 86 Transcript Requests 85 Academic Calendars 92–93 ǼǼ Certificate Student Program Master of Arts (Theological Studies) 29 H Transfer Credit Policies 53 Academic Freedom 8 (M.A. only) 57 Master of Divinity 25 Health Insurance 73 P Tuition and Fees 88 Academic Placement 77 ǼǼ Non-Matriculating Students 56 Den Dulk Lectures 72 Historical Theology 31 Plagiarism 82 Academic Policies & Information 74–86 ǼǼ Visiting Student Program 56 Devotional Life 71 History 7 Practical Theology 41 V Academic Probation 83 Prospective Student Travel Assistance Directed Research Petition 81 Housing 73 Veterans’ Benefits 52, 68 Attendance 83 Fund 48 Disclosure of Directory Information 79 R Visiting Student Program 56 Change in Degree Program 84 Special Student Program 55 Doctrinal Commitment 8 I Refunds 88 Course Load 84 Appendices 87 Double Submission of Papers 83 Incomplete Course Work 83 Registration Process and Policies 75–76 W Disclosure Of Student Records 79 Application Fees 88 Driving Directions 91 Institute of Reformed Baptist Studies 9 Repeated Courses 68, 85 Westminster Women’s Fellowship 72 Double Submission of Papers 83 Application for Graduation 85 Institute of Theological Studies 44 Withdrawal or Leave of Absence 77 Final Examinations 82 Attendance 83 E International Scholarships and Grants 65 S Grade Reports and Appeals 84 Audit Student Program 57 English Bible, Knowledge of 78 International Student Admissions 53 Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) 66 Grading System 84 English Language Proficiency 54 Sexual Harassment 86 Graduation 85 B Enrollment Deposit 51 L Shared Credit Between Degree Programs 84 Honesty-Honor System 82 Biblical Studies 27, 35 Leave of Absence 77 Special Student Program 55 Incomplete Course Work 83 Board of Trustees 89 F Library 72 Spouse Educational Privileges 73 Leave of Absence 77 Bookstore 72 F-1 Visa/I-20 54 Loans 67 Spouse Tuition Scholarship 62 Petitions 81 Faculty 10–22 Locale 9 Student Body 8 Placement 77 C FAFSA 60 Student Conduct and Non-Discrimination 85 Plagiarism 82 Campus Visits 48 FERPA 79 M Student Life 70 Registration Process And Policies 75 Prospective Student Travel Field Education 44, 73 Map & Directions 91 Westminster Korean Fellowship 72 Repeated Courses 85 Assistance Fund 48 Financial Aid 52, 58, 67 Merit Scholarships 59, 62 Westminster Student Association 71 Shared Credit Between Center for Pastoral Refreshment 9 Academic Awards 65 Mission 7 Westminster Women’s Fellowship 72 Degree Programs 84 Certificate Student Program 57 Denominational Aid 63 Substance Abuse 86 Student Conduct And Change in Degree Program 84 ǼǼ Church Matching Grant 63 Non-Discrimination 85 Christian Counseling & Eduacational Federal Student Loans 66 Transcript Requests 85 Foundation (CCEF) Partnership 9 International Scholarships Veterans 85 Church Matching Grant 63 and Grants 65 Withdrawal 77 Code of Conduct 85 Loan Application Process 67 Accreditation 8 Commencement 85 Loan Refund Policy 67 ADA Accommodation 52 Course Descriptions 34–46 Merit Scholarships 62 Administrative Staff 90 Biblical Studies 35 Ministerial/Cross-Cultural Admissions 47–57 Christian Counseling and Educational Scholarships 63 Admissions Requirements and Foundation Distance Education 45 Need-Based Grants 61 Procedures 49–52 Field Education 44 Petition Process 67 ǼǼ ADA Accommodation 52 Institute of Theological Studies 44 Repeated Courses 68 ǼǼ Admission Deadlines 50 Practical Theology 41 Veterans’ Benefits 68 This catalogue is a statement of the policies, personnel, programs, and financial ǼǼ Admission on Academic Theological Studies 36 Withdrawal/Leave of Absence (LOA) 67 arrangements of Westminster Seminary California as projected by the responsible Probation 51 Course Load 84 authorities of the seminary. The seminary reserves the right to make alterations ǼǼ Conditional Admission 51 G without prior notice, in accordance with the seminary’s institutional needs and aca- ǼǼ Deferred Enrollment 51 D Grade Reports and Appeals 84 demic purposes. ǼǼ New Student Registration 52 Deferred Enrollment 51 Graduate Record Examination (GRE) 56 Graduates of Unaccredited Degree Programs 23–33 Graduates of Unaccredited Institutions 55 Designed by Taylor Design Works Institutions 55 Graduate Theological Writing 54, 78 Photography by Kristen Bons and Michael Spotts

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