Catalog 2008-2009 Our Mission Sioux Falls Seminary Equips Servant Leaders for the Ministries of Christ in the Church and in the World

Catalog 2008-2009 our mission Sioux Falls Seminary equips servant leaders for the ministries of Christ in the church and in the world.

Catalog 2008-2009

1525 South Grange Avenue Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57105-1526 Phone: 605-336-6588 or 1-800-440-6227 Fax: 605-335-9090 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.sfseminary.edu

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

1 Table of Contents

General Information Financial Aid...... 44 President’s Message...... 3 Health Insurance...... 44 Dean’s Greeting...... 4 Placement Accreditation...... 5 Placement of Graduates...... 45 Mission and Purpose Statement...... 5 Masters Course Descriptions SFS Distinctives...... 5 Bible...... 46 The History of SFS...... 6 Old Testament...... 47 Statement of Beliefs...... 6 New Testament...... 48 The City of Sioux Falls...... 8 Spirituality...... 49 Campus Life Church History...... 50 Campus Facilities...... 9 Theology...... 51 Student Life Christian Ethics...... 52 Spiritual Life...... 10 Educational Ministries...... 53 Housing...... 10 Youth Ministries...... 53 Student Association...... 10 Church Music...... 54 Masters Programs Preaching...... 55 Master of Divinity...... 11 Leadership...... 55 Master of Arts in Christian Leadership...... 19, 27 Pastoral Ministries...... 56 Master of Arts in Counseling...... 29 Intercultural Studies...... 58 Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy...... 31 Supervised Ministry...... 59 Master of Arts (Bible and Theology)...... 33 Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling...... 60 Graduate Certificates...... 37 Doctor of Ministry Program Program Options Purpose...... 63 Concentrations...... 38 Objectives...... 63 Mentored Experiences Admission Requirements...... 63 Supervised Ministry...... 38 Cost Structure...... 64 Internships...... 38 Program Overview...... 64 Clinical Pastoral Education...... 38 Concentrations...... 64 Supervised Therapy...... 39 Doctor of Ministry Seminar Descriptions Global Experiences Core Seminars...... 65 Studies in the Holy Land...... 39 Directed Learning Experiences...... 65 On-Site Cross-Cultural Studies...... 39 Program Completion...... 66 Flexible Opportunities Electives for 2008-2009...... 66 Institute of Theological Studies Courses...... 39 Typical Doctor of Ministry Sequence...... 66 Lifelight Student Ministries...... 39 Faculty and Administration...... 67 3-3 Program/3-2 Program...... 40 Index...... 72 Inter-Institutional Exchange Program...... 40 Campus Map/City Map...... 74 Flexible Scheduling...... 40 January Term...... 40 Distance Learning Options...... 40 Lectures/Workshops...... 40 Admissions General Information...... 41 Campus Visits...... 41 Admission Standards...... 41 Student Non-Discriminatory Policy...... 41 Undergraduate Degree Exemption...... 42 Application for Admission...... 42 International Students...... 42 Canadian Students...... 43 Provisional Admission...... 43 Transfer of Credit...... 43 Pre-Seminary Education...... 43 Change of Enrollment Date...... 43 Application for Readmission...... 43 Finances Funding Your Education...... 44 2 general information

president’s message Let’s Journey Together

We at Sioux Falls Seminary walk alongside each student for a brief time in a lifelong journey as a disciple of Jesus Christ. The pages of our catalog describe G. Michael Hagan part of the process that takes place as we go together—what are usually called President coursework and programs of study. You may look them over and gain an excellent idea of what your journey as a seminary student will be like.

But our commitment to you includes much more, including understanding how God has brought you to this point in your life and how you will be used in ministry service in years to come. We commit ourselves to walk with you in a lifelong approach to ministry.

In the time you spend with us, you will discover who God is, who you are as a disciple of Jesus Christ, and what God wants you to do in service. All of our degree programs lead to ministry. You may serve in counseling, youth work, a pastoral or missionary setting, or evangelistic work. Whatever path you journey down, you will find service in ministry. Skills and knowledge will be acquired. Relationship with God will grow in ways you cannot imagine. Your life will be transformed for the sake of the Kingdom of God. Our goal for each student in the time we journey together is a person who is equipped for rich experiences in God’s service as an instrument of God’s choosing.

In the process we are changed, too. Let’s journey together to do the Lord’s will.

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dean’s greeting Welcome to SFS’ Community On behalf of the faculty and staff of the Sioux Falls Seminary, I am happy to welcome our current and prospective students to the challenges and rewards of theological education! Our seminary community is made up of a diverse group of men and women who come from a variety of places. Our faculty is comprised Ronald D. Sisk of nationally recognized scholars with advanced degrees from leading universi- Academic Vice President and Dean ties and theological schools from around the world. All members of the faculty are also experienced ministry practitioners, and many are currently engaged in local church staff positions.

Sioux Falls Seminary students come from sixteen different states, and often two or three foreign countries are represented. The balance of male and female students is close to half and half. While SFS is a seminary historically rooted in the Baptist tradition, over half the student body identifies with other Christian denominations including Methodist, Presbyterian, Reformed, Pentecostal, and independent non-denominational churches, to name but a few.

What unites this diverse community is our common commitment to the central- ity of the Gospel, the Lordship of Jesus Christ, and the authority of Scripture. The faculty of Sioux Falls Seminary is committed to raising up highly dedicated, well educated ministers who stress the role of servant leadership and who can empower local congregations to fulfill their mission. Likewise, we seek to train qualified therapists and counselors who can integrate their Christian faith with their professional expertise.

Distinctives of our school include a Bible-focused curriculum, an emphasis on spiritual formation, and hands-on leadership development through supervised ministry experiences in area congregations. At Sioux Falls Seminary, students are not asked to choose between an academic education and a practical education, or between intellectual rigor and spiritual growth. We integrate all of these elements into a holistic adventure of preparation for ministry and service.

We welcome you gladly to join with us as together we press “toward the high calling” of God in Jesus Christ!

4 general information 3. Coherent understanding of the remains small and intimate, and 2. theological body of knowledge in familiarity with one another helps general information 2. light of the Baptist and evangeli- shape each of us for that which Accreditation 2. cal heritages; and God has called us. Every student is assigned a faculty mentor who Sioux Falls Seminary is accredited by: 4. Solid and growing professional joins the student on the journey 2. competence in appropriate of readiness for ministry. The Association of Theological 2. ministry skills expressed in a Schools in the United States and 2. caring, redemptive manner. Study at Sioux Falls Seminary Canada means an experience of community 10 Summit Park Drive The educational program of the with a low student/faculty ratio. Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1103 school grows directly out of this Each student’s spiritual pilgrimage 412-788-6505 mission and purpose statement. takes place under the supervision of Each degree program is designed to seasoned faculty members who have The Higher Learning Commission lead to these competencies. received their training from world- of the North Central Association of renowned institutions. Colleges and Schools 30 North LaSalle Street Suite 2400 SFS Distinctives SFS provides a strong sense of community or “koinonia” through Chicago, IL 60602 An education at SFS is more than a caring relationships among 1-800-621-7440 cognitive experience. The seminary faculty and students. Faculty, community itself, with its rich heritage SFS is a member of the Association administrators, and staff are actively and distinctive characteristics, for Clinical Pastoral Education and is involved in ministry situations which provides a fertile environment for qualified and approved to prepare enhance their mentoring relation- fostering the emergence of leadership students for service in the chaplaincy ships with students. of the United States Armed Forces. skills. At SFS, students will find: The Seminary is also a member of A profound emphasis upon An education at SFS is more the Associated Schools of the Christian spirituality. Spiritual than a cognitive experience. Jerusalem University College. formation is woven into the fabric Spiritual formation of the student is of theological education in a fostered in the following ways: variety of formal and informal Chapel services model meaningful ways. Mission worship; and Purpose A town and country context in the Scheduled but voluntary spiritual upper Midwest. While the city of Statement development groups meet on a Sioux Falls, with a population of Sioux Falls Seminary equips servant regular basis throughout each 130,000 and growing, provides a leaders for the ministries of Christ in semester; taste of urban life, it is the town the church and in the world. and country surroundings that Professors make themselves set the pace for life in the area. A student will demonstrate the available as mentors and friends; Students have plentiful opportuni- following: ties for ministry in a variety of 1. Growing spiritual maturity, Growth manuals are provided to social contexts, from inner city to 1. character development, vision, guide a student’s entire Seminary rural. These ministry contexts 1. and leadership skills for ministry; experience; and enrich classroom learning by providing a practical outlet for new 2. Commitment to the authority of Spiritual renewal retreats are skills and abilities. 2. the Scriptures, to the building of planned in the fall and spring for a 2. the body of Christ, and to its refreshing change from the class A depth of relationships 2. mission of meeting human needs room setting. among peers, staff, and faculty 2. by quality worship, outreach, that stimulates a depth of 2. community service, and global The Seminary’s curriculum is known mentoring at a variety of crucial 2. concern; to be balanced between theory and levels for ministry. Class size practice. There is much focus on 5 proficiency in counseling, evange- From humble beginnings, the 2. To provide a basis for doctrinal lism, and leadership, as well as Seminary eventually gained indepen- 2. instruction within our conference; teaching and preaching the Word of dent and legal status. One of the God. giant steps was the move from 3. To provide a basis for doctrinal 3. discussions in the hiring of Rochester, New York, its place of 3. Conference personnel; SFS is known for its creative rela- birth and growth, to Sioux Falls, tional teaching in adult learning South Dakota, in 1949. Within a 4. To serve as a reference point models. Flexibility within the degree comparatively short time, degree- 4. when opinions differ; programs allows a student to granting privileges were approved and address his or her career goals. accreditation with two accrediting 5. To provide a basis for doctrinal general information SFS is also noted for its strong agencies became a reality. 5. discussion in admitting new placement record. 5. churches and new pastors into Through many transitions, Sioux 5. our various associations; Denominational diversity within the Falls Seminary has not lost its student body fosters a broadening of strong adherence to the inspired 6. To provide a doctrinal guide for 6. new churches; and thought and perspective. Classes Word of God, the congeniality and allow for rich interaction between warmth of the early Christian spirit, 7. To give a doctrinal witness students and faculty. and its mission of “training leaders 7. beyond our Conference. for the work of Christ in a community of spiritual growth and Bible-centered In continuity with our immediate The History of graduate education.” forefathers and the larger fellowship of Baptists throughout history, we SFS seek to practice and propagate by Sioux Falls Seminary looks back Statement of God’s grace the following convic- with justifiable pride to a rich and tions: fruitful past. Since 1858 the Semi- Beliefs 1. We believe the Bible is God’s nary has sought to equip its stu- Sioux Falls Seminary affirms the 1. Word given by divine inspiration, dents to fulfill the school’s chosen Statement of Beliefs of the North American Baptist Conference which 1. the record of God’s revelation of motto, “Training Leaders. . .Trans- 1. Himself to humanity (II Timothy forming Lives.” was adopted by the 1982 NAB Conference in Niagara Falls, New 1. 3:16). It is trustworthy, sufficient, York. 1. without error—the supreme The early beginnings go back to 1. authority and guide for all doctrine 1858 in the German Department of Baptists, since their beginnings, 1. and con-duct (I Peter 1:23-25; Rochester Theological Seminary in repeatedly have composed confes- 1. John 17:17; II Timothy 3:16-17). Rochester, New York. The German sions which expressed the doctrinal 1. It is thetruth by which God brings Department was established for consensus among related churches. 1. people into a saving relationship German-speaking immigrants who In principle, however, Baptists always 1. with Himself and leads them to 1. Christian maturity (John 20:31; I came to this country in the mid have insisted that no statement of faith can be considered creedally 1. John 5:9-12; Matthew 4:4; I Peter 1800s. Almost immediately, they 1. 2:2). recognized the need for trained binding even upon concurring congregations. The purpose of their pastors to serve their newly-formed 2. We believe in the one livingand congregations. doctrinal summaries was to explain to other Christians and to the larger 2. true God, perfect in wisdom, society what Baptists believed and 2. sovereignty, holiness, justice, God’s hand was upon a struggling practiced. Within and among 2. mercy and love (I Timothy 1:17; and uncertain beginning. A faculty Baptist churches, statements of faith 2. Psalm 86:15; Deuteronomy 32:3- had to be established, a curriculum also provided a standard for instruc- 2. 4). He exists eternally in three developed, students sought for tion, counsel, and fellowship. 2. coequal persons who act together enrollment, and funds solicited for 2. in creation, providence and 2. redemption (Genesis 1:26; I Peter the operation of the infant seminary. We, as North American Baptist Conference, presently feel the need 2. 1:2; Hebrews 1:1-3). We thank God for individuals of to state more fully our Baptist understanding of the Christian faith. a. The Father reigns with provi- vision, commitment, and faith dential care over all life and enabling us to say over 140 years The purpose that guided us in writing and the use that we intend for this history in the created universe; later, “See what God has done!” declaration are: He hears and answers prayer Alums have been sent around the 1. To further the sense of identity and (I Chronicles 29:11-13; Matthew world to such places as Australia, 1. the spirit of unity within our North 7:11). He initiated salvation by Africa, Germany, South America, 1. American Baptist Conference by sending His Son, and He is India, China, and Japan. Others 1. declaring our common doctrinal Father to those who by faith have committed themselves to the 1. understandings; accept His Son as Lord and building of a solid home base. Savior (I John 4:9-10; John 3:16; John 1:12; Acts 16:31). 6 b. The Son became man, Jesus 4. We believe God created man in 6. bers sharing responsibility (Acts Christ, who was conceived of the 4. His own image to have fellowship 6. 13:1-3; 14:26-28). The form of Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin 4. with Himself and to be steward 6. government is understood to be Mary (John 1:14; Matthew 1:18). 4. over His creation (Genesis 1:26- 6. congregational (Matthew 18:17; Being fully God and fully man, 4. 28). As a result, each person is 6. Acts 6:3-6, 15:22-23). He revealed God through His 4. unique, possesses dignity and is sinless life, miracles and 4. worthy of respect (Psalm 139:13- 6. The ordinances of the church are teaching (John 14:9, Hebrews 4. 17). Through the temptation of 6. baptism and the Lord’s Supper. 4:15; Matthew 4:23-24). He 4. Satan, Adam chose to disobey 6. Baptism is the immersion of a provided salvation through His 4. God; this brought sin and death to 6. believer in water in the name of atoning death in our place and 4. the human race and suffering to all 6. the Father, and of the Son, and of general information by His bodily resurrection (I 4. creation (Genesis 3; Romans 6. the Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:18- Corinthians 15:3-4; II Corinthians 4. 5:12-21, 8:22). Therefore, every 6. 20). It is an act of obedience 5:21; Romans 4:23-25). He 4. one is born with a sinful nature 6. symbolizing the believer’s ascended into heaven where He 4. and needs to bereconciled to God 6. identification with the death, rules over all creation (Philippians 4. (Romans 3:9-18, 23). Satan 6. burial and resurrection of the 2:5-11). He intercedes for all 4. tempts people to rebel against 6. Savior Jesus Christ (Romans 6:3- believers and dwells in them as 4. God, even those who love Him 6. 5). The Lord’s Supper is the their ever-present Lord (Romans 4. (Ephesians 4:27; II Corinthians 6. partaking of the bread and of the 8:34; John 14:23). 4. 2:11; Matthew 16:23). Nonethe- 6. cup by believers together as a 4. less, everyone is personally 6. continuing memorial of the broken c. The Holy Spirit inspired men 4. responsible to God for thoughts, 6. body and shed blood of Christ. It to write the Scriptures (II Peter1:21). 4. actions and beliefs and 6. is an act of thankful dedication to Through this Word, He convicts 4. has the right to approach Him 6. Him and serves to unite His individuals of their sinfulness and 4. directly through Jesus Christ, the 6. people until he returns (I Corin- of the righteousness of Christ, 4. only mediator (Romans 14:12; I 6. thians 11:23-26). To express draws them to the Savior, and 4. Timothy 2:5). 6. unity in Christ, local churches bears witness to their new birth 6. form associations and a confer- (James 1:18; John 16:7-11; I 5. We believe salvation is redemption 6. ence for mutual counsel, fellow- Thessalonians 1:5-6; Romans 5. by Christ of the whole person 6. ship and a more effective fulfill- 8:16). At regeneration and 5. from sin and death (II Timothy 6. ment of Christ’s commission conversion, the believer is 5. 1:9-10; I Thessalonians 5:23). It 6. (Acts 15; Corinthians 6:1-3). baptized in the Holy Spirit (I 5. is offered as a free gift by God to Corinthians 12:13). The Spirit 5. all and must be received person- 7. We believe religious liberty,rooted indwells, seals and gives 5. ally through repentance and faith in 7. in Scripture, is the inalienable spiritual gifts to all believers for 5. Jesus Christ (I Timothy 2:4; 7. right of all individuals to freedom ministry in the church and 5. Ephesians 2:8-9; Acts 20:21). An 7. of conscience with ultimate society (Romans 8:9-11; 5. individual is united to Christ by 7. accountability to God (Genesis Ephesians 1:13-14; Romans 5. the regeneration of the Holy Spirit 7. 1:27; John 8:32; II Corinthians 12:5-8; I Peter 4:10). He 5. (Galatians 2:20; Colossians 7. 3:17; Romans 8:21; Acts 5:29). empowers, guides, teaches, fills, 5. 1:27). As a child of God, the 7. Church and state exist by the will sanctifies, and produces the fruit 5. believer is acquitted of all guilt 7. of God. Each has distinctive of Christlikeness in all who yield 5. and brought into 7. concerns and responsibilities, to Him (Acts 4:31; Roman 8:14; 5. a new relationship of peace 7. free from control by the other I Corinthians 2:10-13; Ephesians 5. (Romans 5:1). Christians grow 7. (Matthew 22:21). Christians 5:18; II Thessalonians 2:13; 5. as the Holy Spirit enables them 7. should pray for civil leaders, and Galatians 5:16, 22-23). 5. to understand and obey the Word 7. obey and support government in 5. of God (II Peter 3:18; Ephesians 7. matters not contrary to Scripture 3. We believe God created an order 5. 4:15; I Thessalonians 3:12). 7. (I Timothy 2:1-4; Romans 13:1-7; 3. of spiritual beings called angels to 7. I Peter 2:13-16). 3. serve Him and do His will (Psalm 6. We believe the Church is the body 3. 148:1-5; Colossians 1:16). The 6. of which Christ is the head and all 7. The state should guarantee 3. holy angels are obedient spirits 6. who believe in Him are members 7. religious liberty to all persons and 3. minister-ing to the heirs of salva- 6. (Ephesians 1:22-23; Romans 7. groups regardless of their reli- 3. tion and glorifying God (Hebrews 6. 12:4-5). Christians are com- 7. gious preferences, consistent 3. 1:6-7, 13-14). Certain angels, 6. manded to be baptized upon 7. with the common good. 3. called demons, Satan being their 6. profession of faith and to unite 3. chief, through deliberate choice 6. with a local church for mutual 8. We believe Christians, individually 3. revolted and fell from their exalted 6. encouragement and growth in 8. and collectively, are salt and light 3. position (Revelation 12:7-9). They 6. discipleship through worship, 8. in society (Matthew 5:13-16). In 3. now tempt individuals to rebel 6. nurture, service and the procla- 8. a Christlike spirit, they oppose 3. against God (I Timothy 4:1; I Peter 6. mation of the Gospel of Jesus 8. greed, selfishness and vice; they 3. 5:8). Their destiny in hell has 6. Christ to the world (Acts 2:41-42, 8. promote truth, justice and peace; 3. been sealed by Christ’s victory 6. 47; Luke 24:45-48). Each church 8. they aid the needy and preserve 3. over sin and death (Hebrews 2:14; 6. is a self-governing body under the 8. the dignity of people of all races 3. Revelation 20:10). 6. lordship of Christ with all mem- 7 general information 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. 9. WebelieveGod,inHisown 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. Luke9:23;Titus2:12;Philippians andconditions(Hebrews13:5; anddwellforeverwiththeLord bodies,willreceivetheirreward Revelation20:10).Therighteous, preparedforthedevilandhis righteousness(John5:28-29). (Ephesians1:9-10;Revelation heavenandthenewearth 4:13-18). Corinthians5:10;IThessalonians (Philippians3:20-21;II intheirresurrectedandglorified angels(Matthew25:41,46; totheeverlastingpunishment Theunrighteouswillbeconsigned 14:1-3).Thedeadwillberaised, 2:13;Revelation1:7,3:11; John 21:1).Thecertainhopeof bringallthingstotheirappropri- (Genesis2:21-25;Ephesians 4:8-9;IJohn3:16-17;James andChristwilljudgemankindin accordingtoHispromise(Titus personallyandvisiblyinglory willreturntotheearthsuddenly, ateendandestablishthenew 6:1-4). preserveitsintegrityandstability 2:1-4). theChristianisthatJesusChrist timeandinHisownway, will unitofsocietyandseekto Weaffirmthefamilyasbasic Minnesota. The SanfordSchoolof the MayoClinic inRochester, medical center betweenDenverand Sioux Fallsiscalledthefinest major three ofthestateuniversities. universities. SFSisonehour from Center, anaffiliation of the sixstate Public UniversitiesandResearch nity College,andSouthDakota American University, Kilian Commu- University atSiouxFalls,National Sioux Falls,Colorado Technical Augustana College,Universityof higher educationinSiouxFallswith There aremanyopportunitiesfor 140,000. evenly distributedpopulationof metropolitan area,itfeaturesan and I-90.Consideredasmaller two majorinterstatehighways,I-29 States, SiouxFallsisintersectedby geographical centeroftheUnited of acalendaryear. Closetothe The sunshinesinSiouxFalls63% ease, anddaycareavailability. excellent jobmarket,commuting cities forworkingmothers,duetothe Sioux Fallsasoneofthetopten raise children. best cityintheUnitedStates to listed SiouxFallsastheseventh rate. In1997, crime rate,and2%unemployment economy, cleanenvironment,low of life,butalsotoitsstable America” duenotonlytoitsquality 20 listof“BestPlacestoLivein Falls wason For fourconsecutiveyears,Sioux “outstanding” foritsqualityoflife. Sioux Fallsisconsistentlyrated Sioux Falls The Cityof Money Parenting Magazine Redbook magazine’s magazine’s Top alsoranked www.siouxfalls.com. mation aboutSiouxFalls,visit and raiseafamily. Formoreinfor- Falls isagreatplacetolive, work, at leastanothertwodecades. Sioux trend thatisexpectedtocontinuefor community isexperiencingagrowth Ryder TruckRental.Thisthriving according toastudyconductedby of themostpopularplacestomove, Sioux Fallshasbeenrankedasone the SiouxFallsCanaries. cheering fortheminor-leagueteam, Sioux FallsSkyforcegame,or Valley, attendinganexcitingCBA options areskiingatGreatBearSki plentiful year-round. Among the and recreationalopportunitiesare fast foodtoelegantdining.Sports number morethan400,rangingfrom shops downtown.Restaurants stores attheEmpireMallandunique geographical areawith180retail The citydrawsshoppersfromawide of artisticexcellence. region’s residentstogetherinpursuit cultural activitiesthatdrawthe dance, visualarts,history, andother Sioux Fallsisahavenfortheater, Community-wide andyear-round, Wells FargoCineDome Theater. Science DiscoveryCenter, andthe Performing Arts Center, theKirby Visual Arts Center, theHusby Science, whichisthehomeof Washington Pavilionof Arts and Mid-1999 markedtheopeningof hospitals. cooperative withthecity’sfive Dakota islocatedinSiouxFalls, Medicine oftheUniversitySouth 8 campus life

campus life Worship and Leadership Libraries make 500,000 volumes Centre available locally to seminary stu- Constructed in 1994, the Worship dents. Campus Facilities and Leadership Centre houses the Education Building chapel, two classrooms, the board The Library is also a member of The original building, constructed in room, the music room, and adminis- MINITEX (a network of college, 1950, following the Seminary’s move trative offices. Movable walls allow university, public, and seminary from Rochester, New York, to Sioux for a variety of uses for the second libraries in Minnesota, North Dakota, Falls, South Dakota, houses the floor, including classes, worship and South Dakota) and OCLC (an majority of the Seminary’s class- services, drama presentations, online bibliographic utility and the rooms. The second floor of the concerts, banquets, and receptions. world’s largest online catalog). building includes a preaching lab and Participation in MINITEX and OCLC teaching center equipped with up-to- Kaiser-Ramaker Library provides Kaiser-Ramaker patrons date teaching tools. The building The Kaiser-Ramaker Library’s with interlibrary loan access to the also houses the faculty offices, primary mission is to provide the holdings of more than 45,000 offices of the academic and student information resources necessary to libraries in 84 countries. services administrators and support meet the instructional and research staff, and the maintenance and needs of the Seminary. The core of In addition to access to books and housekeeping staff. Also in the these resources is a collection of other monographic works provided Education Building is the Koinonia more than 69,000 volumes. This through SDLN and OCLC, the Center, a gathering place for the collection continues to increase by Kaiser-Ramaker Library also sub- entire Seminary community the addition of approximately 1,000 scribes to a number of periodical equipped with a ping pong table and volumes per year and from over 300 indexes. These indexes are used for pool table, a coffee pot that is on all current periodical subscriptions. searching for magazine, newspaper, day, and vending machines. These volumes are carefully selected and journal articles. The indexes are monographs relevant to theological in both print and electronic formats Zimbelman Center studies and marriage and family and cover materials related to The Zimbelman Center, constructed therapy. theological and therapy studies as in 1991, houses Sioux Falls Psycho- well as other disciplines. The logical Services, a gift to the Semi- The Library is automated and a part standard indexes for theological nary from Ernie and Dorothy of the South Dakota Library Network. studies are available in print editions Zimbelman. The counseling depart- This online network www.sdln.net and online. In addition, SDLN ment (now family therapy and provides bibliographic access to the provides access to about 1,000 counseling) was founded by Ernie items held by the Kaiser-Ramaker periodicals of general academic Zimbelman. The building also Library and two million titles held by interest that can be searched houses additional classrooms and more than 70 other South Dakota through the online catalog. Many of therapy rooms where students libraries. Included in the network are the titles indexed include the full text conduct therapy sessions under college and university libraries, law of the articles which can be read supervision. and medical school libraries, and the online, printed, or sent to an e-mail state’s larger public libraries. Mem- address at no charge to the user. ber libraries utilize a state-wide These searches can be made from courier service that provides timely one of the library’s public access delivery on most items at no charge terminals or from home via the to patrons. Moreover, reciprocal Internet. borrowing agreements with nearby University of Sioux Falls, Augustana PCs in the library provide public College, and the Siouxland Public access to the Internet through the 9 Seminary’s high-speed network meet on a regular basis, bringing If you have further questions regard- connection. together students, administration, ing housing, you may contact: and faculty. Director of Housing, Sioux Falls The Kaiser-Ramaker Library has Seminary, 1525 South Grange three specialized collections. The In addition, a growth manual is Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57105. educational ministries curriculum lab provided for each student in a degree Phone 605-336-6588. campus life area in the Library contains current program and a course in spiritual Sunday school, vacation Bible formation is offered for academic Student Association school, and other programming credit. These opportunities guide a Students exercise their leadership materials. The Harris Memorial student in exploring and developing a abilities through serving on the SFS Collection in Homiletics is the former deeper relationship with God. Student Council. The president and library of the late James G. Harris the vice president are elected by the documenting the rich heritage of Housing student body. Additional volunteer evangelical preaching in the English- Apartment Buildings positions are senior class, middler speaking world with sermons and The Seminary has three 22-unit class, and junior class representa- books on preaching. The North apartment buildings with one- and tives. Through representation on American Baptist Heritage Commis- two-bedroom apartments and faculty committees and the Board of sion, located on the lower level of the efficiencies. The buildings are Trustees, these students have an Library, archives manuscripts, rare accessible to the handicapped, active voice in curriculum changes, books, and records of the Seminary secure, and conveniently located chapel preparation, library develop- and the North American Baptist close to the seminary. The Semi- ment, and other areas which might Conference. nary apartments are provided for be of concern to all students. Seminary students who qualify by The Library’s collection is housed in the terms of priorities for use in the The Student Association exists to a multilevel building. Well-lighted Guide for Apartment Living. Appli- provide opportunities for leadership individual study carrels are distrib- cants or tenants who fall within the and service as well as community uted throughout both levels, giving terms of the priorities for use will not building within SFS. Opportunities easy access to the open book be discriminated against because of provided by the Student Association stacks. Enclosed study carrels are race, color, or national origin. may include an orientation picnic, a provided for those undertaking spiritual life retreat, informal activi- special research projects. A curricu- Furnishings ties, women’s events, cross-cultural lum lab room and a seminar/exege- Apartments are equipped with stove awareness, and a variety of other sis room provide additional areas for and refrigerator. Blinds are provided events. research and group study. in all apartments, and floors are carpeted throughout. Coin-operated laundry facilities are located on each floor. All apartments are equipped Student Life with wall air conditioning units. Spiritual Life Extra storage is provided on the The spiritual life of students is top ground level. Carport or outdoor priority at SFS. Students and faculty parking are available for one vehicle members have the opportunity to per apartment at the rear of each meet for discipleship, and students apartment building. frequently organize spontaneous fellowships of many types. Regu- Rental Rates larly scheduled community meals Rental rates for apartments include provide additional opportunities for water, heat, and garbage collection. fellowship and community growth. Students pay for electricity and Close student-faculty relationships telephone. There is an additional provide ample opportunities for charge for carports with plug-in support in the areas of personal, receptacles. An advance deposit of marital, and spiritual matters. one-half month’s rent in U.S. funds is required to reserve an apartment. Personal development is also fostered through semi-annual Additional Housing retreats and regular chapel services. The Seminary owns a number of Chapel, held every Tuesday and duplexes and single-unit dwellings. Thursday, includes a variety of Information on these is available from worship experiences, models of the director of housing. preaching, and informative forums. Spiritual development groups also 10 masters programs encouraged to studybothlanguagesofthe Bible.How- Students entering theMasterofDivinityprogram are Language StudyOptions areas: ministry leadershipthroughdevelopmentinthefollowing The MasterofDivinityprogrampreparesstudentsfor Objectives capable personsfordoctoralstudies. other churchstaffministries.Theprogramalsoprepares missionary service,youthministry, churchmusic,and related pastoral ministries: chaplaincy, churchplanting, spiritual leader. Graduatesareequippedforavarietyof well astheknowledgeandskillsnecessarytobecomea vidual needs. A studentdevelops personalresourcesas area, studentsfindtheprogramadaptabletotheirindi- studies, andconcentrationofcoursesinaspecialized this program.Withasystemofelectives,independent ministry courses.Flexibilityisadistinctcharacteristicof The programconsists ofacoreBible,theology, and pastoral leadershipandordinationinmostdenominations. The three-yearcourseofstudypreparespersonsfor is theprimaryfunctionofMasterDivinityprogram. Developing Christianleadersforvariousformsofministry Master ofDivinity masters programs

Spiritual maturity, moralcharacter, andvisionfor

counseling; Coherent understanding oftheBible,theology, Christian equipped forfulfillingitsworldwidemissionof heritage, andchurchpolity, enablingthe graduateto evangelism, discipleship,andsocialchange; preaching, evangelism,administration,and Competence inleadingtheBodyofChristthrough make disciplesinacongregation. preaching andteachingsotheBodyofChristmightbe Commitment totheauthorityofScripturesfor ministry necessaryforbuildingtheBodyofChrist; semester hours. Students choosingthisoptionwillcompleteatotalof97 Bible electivesinlieuofthelanguagerequirement. course inBiblelanguagesandtwoadditionalthree-hour is alsoavailable.Thisoptionincludesathree-hour A MasterofDivinityprogrambasedontheEnglishBible the springsemester. during Januaryterm,andGreekHebrewexegesisin each fallsemester, intermediateGreekandHebrew The beginningGreekandHebrewcoursesareoffered proficiency examination. with NeworOld Testament exegesisfollowingawritten adequate competenceinGreekorHebrewmayproceed ment beforecomingtoseminaryandwhodemonstratean Hebrew incollege.Thosewhohavefulfilledthisrequire- Students areadvisedtocompleteintroductoryGreekor the languagerequirement. ever, students maytake eitherGreekorHebrewtofulfill program canbe foundonpages12-14. A suggestedcourse ofstudyfortheMaster ofDivinity Course ofStudy Requirements forGraduation in Student Handbook. See “Student Assessment” under“AcademicInformation” Assessment (See page38.) and provideopportunitiesforachievingpersonalgoals. objectives. Theseoptionsrecognizestudentindividuality concentration whichbestmeetshisorherprofessional A motivatedstudentwithcleargoalsmayelecttofollowa Concentrations

Entering without Greek or Hebrew first year first year first year Fall Semester January Term Spring Semester

PM 501 Graduate Theological Research~ 1 OT 512 Intermediate Hebrew OT 513 Biblical Hebrew Exegesis OT 511 Elementary Hebrew or 2 or 3 or 3 NT 512 Intermediate Greek NT 513 New Testament Greek Exegesis NT 511 Elements of New Testament Greek NT 501 New Testament Literature 3 OT 501 Old Testament Literature 3 CH 502 Christian Heritage II 3 SP 501 Introduction to Spiritual Formation 2 PM 511 Worship Leadership 3 EM 501 Educational Ministries of the Church 3 SM 502 Supervised Ministry 2 CH 501 Christian Heritage I 3 14 SM 501 Supervised Ministry 1 16

second year Fall Semester January Term Spring Semester ______Old Testament Elective* or 3 ______Elective 2 TH 502 Creation, the Spirit, and the Church 3 ______New Testament Elective* IC 501 Mission of the Church 3 TH 501 God, Christ, and Humanity 3 PR 502 Sermon Delivery 2 PR 501 Biblical Foundations of Sermon Prep. 3 EM 511 Effective Teaching Practicum 2 PM 561 Introduction to Pastoral Care 3 SM 504 Supervised Ministry** 2 SM 503 Supervised Ministry** 2 ______Elective 3 14 15

third year Fall Semester January Term Spring Semester 2 LE 501 Church Leadership and Administration 3 ______Elective ______Old Testament Elective* ET 501 Christian Ethics 3 or 3 ______Intercultural Studies Elective 3 ______New Testament Elective* SM 505 Supervised Ministry 2 ______Denominational Heritage 2 ______Electives 3 PM 601 Readiness for Ministry Colloquium 2 14 ______Electives 8 15

~ This course must be completed prior to the first semester of study. If this requirement poses extreme hardship, students may request permission to take the course in January or August immediately following their first semester of study. The request must be made and approved before the student begins study. * One Old Testament elective and one New Testament elective must be selected. ** Clinical Pastoral Education or an Internship may be taken in lieu of SM 503 or SM 504.

12 Master of Divinity Suggested Course of Study Three-Year Program

Entering with Greek or Hebrew+ first year first year first year Fall Semester January Term Spring Semester

PM 501 Graduate Theological Research~ 1 OT 513 Biblical Hebrew Exegesis OT 501 Old Testament Literature 3 ______Elective 2 or 3 SP 501 Introduction to Spiritual Formation 2 NT 513 New Testament Greek Exegesis EM 501 Educational Ministries of the Church 3 NT 501 New Testament Literature 3 CH 501 Christian Heritage I 3 CH 502 Christian Heritage II 3 SM 501 Supervised Ministry 1 PM 511 Worship Leadership 3 ______Elective 2 SM 502 Supervised Ministry 2 15 14

third year Fall Semester January Term Spring Semester 2 LE 501 Church Leadership and Administration 3 ______Elective ______Old Testament Elective* ET 501 Christian Ethics 3 or 3 ______Intercultural Studies Elective 3 ______New Testament Elective* SM 505 Supervised Ministry 2 ______Denominational Heritage 2 ______Electives 4 PM 601 Readiness for Ministry Colloquium 2 15 ______Electives 8 15

+Entering students who have not taken Greek or Hebrew in Sioux Falls will be required to write a proficiency exam. ~ This course must be completed prior to the first semester of study. If this requirement poses extreme hardship, students may request permission to take the course in January or August immediately following their first semester of study. The request must be made and approved before the student begins study. * One Old Testament elective and one New Testament elective must be selected. ** Clinical Pastoral Education or an Internship may be taken in lieu of SM 503 or SM 504.

13 Master of Divinity Suggested Course of Study Three-Year Program

English Language Option first year first year first year Fall Semester January Term Spring Semester

PM 501 Graduate Theological Research~ 1 ______Elective 2 ______Old Testament Elective* BI 501 Nature and Background of the or 3 Languages of the Bible 3 ______New Testament Elective* OT 501 Old Testament Literature 3 NT 501 New Testament Literature 3 SP 501 Introduction to Spiritual Formation 2 CH 502 Christian Heritage II 3 EM 501 Educational Ministries of the Church 3 PM 511 Worship Leadership 3 CH 501 Christian Heritage I 3 SM 502 Supervised Ministry 2 SM 501 Supervised Ministry 1 14 16

second year Fall Semester January Term Spring Semester ______Old Testament Elective* or 3 ______Elective 2 ______Old Testament Elective* ______New Testament Elective* or 3 TH 501 God, Christ, and Humanity 3 ______New Testament Elective* PR 501 Biblical Foundations of Sermon Prep. 3 TH 502 Creation, the Spirit, and the Church 3 PM 561 Introduction to Pastoral Care 3 IC 501 Mission of the Church 3 SM 503 Supervised Ministry** 2 PR 502 Sermon Delivery 2 ______Elective 2 EM 511 Effective Teaching Practicum 2 16 SM 504 Supervised Ministry** 2 15 third year Fall Semester January Term Spring Semester 2 LE 501 Church Leadership and Administration 3 ______Elective ______Old Testament Elective* ET 501 Christian Ethics 3 or 3 ______Intercultural Studies Elective 3 ______New Testament Elective* SM 505 Supervised Ministry 2 ______Denominational Heritage 2 ______Electives 4 PM 601 Readiness for Ministry Colloquium 2 15 ______Electives 8 15

14 masters programs areas: ministry leadershipthroughdevelopmentinthefollowing The MasterofDivinityprogrampreparesstudentsfor Objectives minister ofpastoralcare. see theirultimatecareergoalinchaplaincyorasa care andcounselingisidealpreparationforpersonswho The MasterofDivinitywithaspecializationinpastoral This programisdesignedto: Care andCounseling Specialization inPastoral Master ofDivinity

Spiritual maturity, moralcharacter, andvisionfor

counseling; Coherent understanding oftheBible,theology, Christian equipped forfulfillingitsworldwidemissionof Intentionally facilitatetheintegrationoftheological Chaplains; Give studentstheopportunityforenoughClinical (Master ofDivinity); Provide thestudentwithadegreeleadingtoordination heritage, andchurchpolity, enablingthe graduateto evangelism, discipleship,and socialchange; preaching, evangelism,administration,and Competence inleadingtheBodyofChristthrough understanding andthepracticeofministrythrough membership inthe Association ofProfessional make disciplesinacongregation. preaching andteachingsotheBodyofChristmightbe Commitment totheauthorityofScripturesfor specific coursework. Pastoral Education(4units)tomakethemeligiblefor ministry necessaryforbuildingtheBodyofChrist; hours. choosing thisoptionwillcompleteatotalof97semester electives inlieuofthelanguagerequirement.Students Bible languagesandtwoadditionalthree-hour also available.Thisoptionincludesathree-hourcoursein A MasterofDivinityprogrambasedontheEnglishBibleis spring semester. January term,andGreekHebrewexegesisinthe each fallsemester, intermediateGreekandHebrewduring The beginningGreekandHebrewcoursesareoffered proficiency examination. with NeworOld Testament exegesisfollowingawritten adequate competenceinGreekorHebrewmayproceed ment beforecomingtoseminaryandwhodemonstratean Hebrew incollege.Thosewhohavefulfilledthisrequire- Students areadvisedtocompleteintroductoryGreekor the languagerequirement. ever, students maytake eitherGreekorHebrewtofulfill encouraged tostudybothlanguagesoftheBible.How- Students enteringtheMasterofDivinityprogramare Language StudyOptions program canbefoundonpages 16-18. A suggestedcourseofstudy fortheMasterofDivinity Course ofStudy Requirements forGraduation in Student Handbook. See “Student Assessment” under“AcademicInformation” Assessment

Recommendation offaculty. Maintenance ofa2.25gradepointaverage. semester hoursforEnglishlanguageoptionstudents). Satisfactory completionof94semesterhours(97 15 Master of Divinity Specialization in Pastoral Care and Counseling Suggested Course of Study Three-Year Program Entering without Greek or Hebrew first year first year first year Fall Semester January Term Spring Semester

PM 501 Graduate Theological Research~ 1 OT 512 Intermediate Hebrew OT 513 Biblical Hebrew Exegesis OT 511 Elementary Hebrew or 2 or 3 or 3 NT 512 Intermediate Greek NT 513 New Testament Greek Exegesis NT 511 Elements of New Testament Greek NT 501 New Testament Literature 3 OT 501 Old Testament Literature 3 ______Elective *** 1 PM 511 Worship Leadership 3 FT 551 Introduction to the Family System 3 (If not taking Summer CPE) ______Denominational Heritage 2 FT 511 Principles and Techniques of Systemic SM 502 Supervised Ministry Therapy I 3 or 2 SM 501 Supervised Ministry FT 712 Supervised Therapy# or 1 13 FT 711 Introduction to Supervised Therapy# 14 second year Fall Semester January Term Spring Semester

SP 501 Introduction to Spiritual Formation 2 FT 641 Theories of Integration 1 ______Old Testament Elective* TH 501 God, Christ, and Humanity 3 or 3 PR 501 Biblical Foundations of Sermon Prep. 3 ______Elective*** 2 ______New Testament Elective* PM 561 Introduction to Pastoral Care 3 TH 502 Creation, the Spirit, and the Church 3 (If not taking Summer CPE) SM 521 Clinical Pastoral Education (1/2 unit) 3 PR 502 Sermon Delivery 2 14 SM 521 Clinical Pastoral Education (1/2 unit) 3 ______Elective 4 (unless taking Summer CPE)*** 15 third year Fall Semester January Term Spring Semester

______Old Testament Elective* FT 643 Readings in Integration 1 CH 502 Christian Heritage II 3 or 3 FT 601 Existential and Spiritual Issues ______New Testament Elective* ______Elective*** 2 in Systemic Therapy CH 501 Christian Heritage I 3 or 3 (If not taking Summer CPE) ET 501 Christian Ethics 3 ______Family Therapy or Pastoral Care ______Intercultural Studies Elective 3 Elective SM 521 Clinical Pastoral Education (1/2 unit) 3 SM 521 Clinical Pastoral Education (1/2 unit) 3 15 ______Elective 2 ______Elective 3 (unless taking Summer CPE)** 14

~ This course must be completed prior to the first semester of study. If this requirement poses extreme hardship, students may request permission to take the course in January or August immediately following their first semester of study. The request must be made and approved before the student begins study. # With program director permission and space availability. * One Old Testament elective and one New Testament elective must be selected. ** One or two additional units of Clinical Pastoral Education may be taken in the summer in lieu of elective hours.

16 Master of Divinity Specialization in Pastoral Care and Counseling Suggested Course of Study Three-Year Program Entering with Greek or Hebrew first year first year first year Fall Semester January Term Spring Semester

PM 501 Graduate Theological Research~ 1 ______Elective 2 OT 513 Biblical Hebrew Exegesis OT 501 Old Testament Literature 3 ______Elective *** 1 or 3 FT 551 Introduction to the Family System 3 (If not taking Summer CPE) NT 513 New Testament Greek Exegesis FT 511 Principles and Techniques of Systemic NT 501 New Testament Literature 3 Therapy I 3 SM 511 Worship Leadership 3 SM 501 Supervised Ministry ______Denominational Heritage 2 or 1 SM 502 Supervised Ministry FT 711 Introduction to Supervised Therapy# or 2 ______Elective 3 FT 712 Supervised Therapy# 14 13

second year Fall Semester January Term Spring Semester

SP 501 Introduction to Spiritual Formation 2 FT 641 Theories of Integration 1 ______Old Testament Elective* TH 501 God, Christ, and Humanity 3 ______Elective*** 2 or 3 PR 501 Biblical Foundations of Sermon Prep. 3 (If not taking Summer CPE) ______New Testament Elective* PM 561 Introduction to Pastoral Care 3 TH 502 Creation, the Spirit, and the Church 3 SM 521 Clinical Pastoral Education (1/2 unit) 3 PR 502 Sermon Delivery 2 14 SM 521 Clinical Pastoral Education (1/2 unit) 3 ______Elective 4 (unless taking Summer CPE)*** 15 third year Fall Semester January Term Spring Semester FT 643 Readings in Integration ______Old Testament Elective* 1 CH 502 Christian Heritage II 3 ______Elective*** 3 2 FT 601 Existential and Spiritual Issues or (If not taking Summer CPE) ______New Testament Elective* in Systemic Therapy CH 501 Christian Heritage I 3 or 3 ET 501 Christian Ethics 3 ______Family Therapy or Pastoral Care ______Intercultural Studies Elective 3 Elective SM 521 Clinical Pastoral Education (1/2 unit) 3 SM 521 Clinical Pastoral Education (1/2 unit) 3 15 ______Elective 2 ______Elective 3 (unless taking Summer CPE)** 14

~ This course must be completed prior to the first semester of study. If this requirement poses extreme hardship, students may request permission to take the course in January or August immediately following their first semester of study. The request must be made and approved before the student begins study. # With program director permission and space availability. * One Old Testament elective and one New Testament elective must be selected. ** One or two additional units of Clinical Pastoral Education may be taken in the summer in lieu of elective hours.

17 Master of Divinity Specialization in Pastoral Care and Counseling Suggested Course of Study Three-Year Program English Language Option 2006-2007 first year first year first year Fall Semester January Term Spring Semester

PM 501 Graduate Theological Research~ 1 ______Elective *** 3 NT 501 New Testament Literature 3 BI 501 Nature and Background of the (If not taking Summer CPE) SM 511 Worship Leadership 3 Languages of the Bible 3 ______Denominational Heritage 3 OT 501 Old Testament Literature 3 ______Intercultural Studies Elective 2 FT 551 Introduction to the Family System 3 ______Elective*** 3 FT 511 Principles and Techniques of Systemic (if not taking Summer CPE) Therapy I 3 SM 502 Supervised Ministry SM 501 Supervised Ministry or 2 or 1 FT 712 Supervised Therapy# FT 711 Introduction to Supervised Therapy# 16 14 second year Fall Semester January Term Spring Semester

______Old Testament Elective* FT 643 Readings in Integration 1 ______Old Testament Elective* or 3 ______Elective*** 2 or 3 ______New Testament Elective* (If not taking Summer CPE) ______New Testament Elective* ______Old Testament Elective* CH 502 Christian Heritage II 3 or 3 FT 601 Existential and Spiritual Issues ______New Testament Elective* in Systemic Therapy CH 501 Christian Heritage I 3 or 3 ET 501 Christian Ethics 3 ______Family Therapy or Pastoral Care SM 521 Clinical Pastoral Education (1/2 unit) 3 Elective 15 SM 521 Clinical Pastoral Education (1/2 unit) 3 ______Elective 3 (unless taking Summer CPE)** 15

~ This course must be completed prior to the first semester of study. If this requirement poses extreme hardship, students may request permission to take the course in January or August immediately following their first semester of study. The request must be made and approved before the student begins study. # With program director permission and space availability. * One Old Testament elective and one New Testament elective must be selected. ** One or two additional units of Clinical Pastoral Education may be taken in the summer in lieu of elective hours.

18 masters programs generational educational programforthelocal congregation. Educational Leadership: on congregationalmusicprograms. aspects ofcongregationalworship withaspecialemphasis Worship Leadership: emphasized. Communication, leadership,andpastoralcareskills are someone toserveinacongregationalstaff teamministry. Congregational Ministries: Specializations specific goals: Christian leadersintheachievementoffollowing The Masterof Arts inChristianLeadershipseeksto aid Objectives vocational objectives. enough tomeettheeducationalneedsofavariety who desiretoenhancetheirministryskills.Itisflexible biblical, theological,andpracticaltrainingforindividuals pastor. The programisdesignedtoprovideadvanced not intendtoseekordinationorfilltheroleofsenior ship inthelocalchurchoritsbroaderministrieswhodo program isdesignedforthoseseekingaplaceofleader- The two-yearMasterof Arts inChristianLeadership Christian Leadership Master of Arts in

foundation fortheologicallearning; Heightened spiritualself-awarenessappropriateto theology, andChristianheritage; Coherent understandingofbiblicalcontent,Christian Clarity ofvocationaldirection; one’s major. Competence inaparticularskillarea,dependingon vocational serviceinthechurch; Commitment totheauthorityofScriptureas providesfocusedtrainingin all preparesonetoleadamulti- designed especiallyfor in pluralisticNorth America. personally thrivewithinthesecontexts,bothoverseasand egete variousculturesinordertoministereffectivelyand Intercultural congregation. art ofidentifyingandcultivatinglayleadershipwithinthe namics ofeffectiveorganizationalleadership,includingthe Leadership Studies: church. tual formation,andtheclassicalspiritualdisciplinesof Spiritual Direction: administration ofcongregationalyouthprograms. Youth Ministries: 20-26. Christian Leadershipprogramcanbefoundonpages A suggestedcourseofstudyfortheMaster of Arts in Course ofStudy Requirements forGraduation in Student Handbook. See “Student Assessment” under“AcademicInformation” Assessment

Recommendation offaculty. Maintenance ofa2.25gradepointaverage. Satisfactory completionof62semesterhours.

Studies: focusesontheeffectivedevelopmentand providestraininginmentoring,spiri- providesanintensivestudyofthedy- trainsonetounderstandandex- 19 Master of Arts in Christian Leadership Specialization in Congregational Ministries Suggested Course of Study Two-Year Program first year first year first year Fall Semester January Term Spring Semester

PM 501 Graduate Theological Research~ 1 ______Elective 2 NT 501 New Testament Literature 3 OT 501 Old Testament Literature 3 ______Old Testament Elective 3 SP 501 Introduction to Spiritual Formation 2 PM 511 Worship Leadership 3 CH 501 Christian Heritage I* 3 SM 502 Supervised Ministry 2 LE 516 Church Staff Team Ministry 2 ______Elective 3 SM 501 Supervised Ministry 1 14 ______Elective 2 14 second year Fall Semester January Term Spring Semester

TH 501 God, Christ, and Humanity 3 ______Elective 2 ______New Testament Elective 3 PM 561 Introduction to Pastoral Care 3 TH 502 Creation, the Spirit, and the Church 3 PR 511 Communication in Christian Ministry 3 ______Denominational Heritage 2 LE 501 Church Leadership and Administration 3 PM 601 Readiness for Ministry Colloquium 2 SM 503 Supervised Ministry 2 ______Electives 4 ______Elective 2 14 16

20 Master of Arts in Christian Leadership Specialization in Worship Leadership Suggested Course of Study Two-Year Program first year first year first year Fall Semester January Term Spring Semester

PM 501 Graduate Theological Research~ 1 ______Elective 2 NT 501 New Testament Literature 3 OT 501 Old Testament Literature 3 ______Old Testament Elective 3 SP 501 Introduction to Spiritual Formation 2 PM 511 Worship Leadership 3 CH 501 Christian Heritage I* 3 ______Church Music Elective** 2 ______Church Music Elective** 2 MU 561 Musical Ensembles 1 MU 551 Seminary Community Choir 1 MU 566 Applied Music 1 MU 566 Applied Music 1 MU 571 Church Music Practicum 1 MU 571 Church Music Practicum 1 14 14 second year Fall Semester January Term Spring Semester

______New Testament Elective 3 ______Elective 2 TH 502 Creation, the Spirit, and the Church 3 TH 501 God, Christ, and Humanity 3 ______Denominational Heritage 2 LE 516 Church Staff Ministry Team 2 PM 601 Readiness for Ministry Colloquium 2 PR 511 Communication in Christian Ministry 3 MU 561 Musical Ensembles 1 MU 551 Seminary Community Choir 1 MU 566 Applied Music 1 MU 566 Applied Music 1 PM 651 Worship Leadership Practicum 1 PM 651 Worship Leadership Practicum 1 ______Electives 4 ______Elective 2 14 16

~ This course must be completed prior to the first semester of study. If this requirement poses extreme hardship, students may request permission to take the course in January or August immediately following their first semester of study. The request must be made and approved before the student begins study. * CH 502 Christian Heritage II, offered in the spring semester, will also meet this requirement. ** Church Music electives are MU 501 Music in the Life of the Church, MU 502 Worship Music: Hymnology to Praise Music, MU 503 Conducting and Administering Church Music Programs, and MU 504 Trends in Worship and Music.

21 Master of Arts in Christian Leadership Specialization in Educational Leadership Suggested Course of Study Two-Year Program first year first year first year Fall Semester January Term Spring Semester

PM 501 Graduate Theological Research~ 1 ______Elective 2 NT 501 New Testament Literature 3 OT 501 Old Testament Literature 3 ______Old Testament Elective 3 SP 501 Introduction to Spiritual Formation 2 EM 503 Curriculum in Educational Ministries 3 CH 501 Christian Heritage I* 3 EM 511 Effective Teaching Practicum 2 LE 516 Church Staff Team Ministry 2 SM 502 Supervised Ministry 2 EM 501 Educational Ministries of the Church 3 ______Elective 2 SM 501 Supervised Ministry 1 15 15 second year Fall Semester January Term Spring Semester TH 501 God, Christ, and Humanity 3 ______Elective 2 PM 561 Introduction to Pastoral Care 3 ______New Testament Elective 3 LE 501 Church Leadership and Administration 3 TH 502 Creation, the Spirit, and the Church 3 PR 511 Communication in Christian Ministry 3 ______Denominational Heritage 2 SM 503 Supervised Ministry 2 EM 505 Philosophy of Educational Ministries 2 14 PM 601 Readiness for Ministry Colloquium 2 ______Elective 2 14

22 Master of Arts in Christian Leadership Specialization in Youth Ministries Suggested Course of Study Two-Year Program first year first year first year Fall Semester January Term Spring Semester

PM 501 Graduate Theological Research~ 1 ______Elective 2 NT 501 New Testament Literature 3 OT 501 Old Testament Literature 3 ______Old Testament Elective 3 SP 501 Introduction to Spiritual Formation 2 EM 511 Effective Teaching Practicum 2 CH 501 Christian Heritage I* 3 SM 502 Supervised Ministry 2 EM 501 Educational Ministries of the Church 3 ______Youth Ministries Elective 3 SM 501 Supervised Ministry 1 ______Elective 1 ______Elective 2 14 15 second year Fall Semester January Term Spring Semester TH 501 God, Christ, and Humanity 3 ______Elective 2 LE 516 Church Staff Team Ministry 2 ______New Testament Elective 3 PR 511 Communication in Christian Ministry 3 TH 502 Creation, the Spirit, and the Church 3 YM 501 Foundations of Youth Ministry I 2 YM 502 Foundations of Youth Ministry II 2 SM 503 Supervised Ministry 2 ______Denominational Heritage 2 ______Youth Ministries Elective 3 PM 601 Readiness for Ministry Colloquium 2 15 ______Elective 2 14

23 Master of Arts in Christian Leadership Specialization in Spiritual Direction Suggested Course of Study Two-Year Program first year first year first year Fall Semester January Term Spring Semester

PM 501 Graduate Theological Research~ 1 ______Elective 2 NT 501 New Testament Literature 3 OT 501 Old Testament Literature 3 ______Old Testament Elective 3 SP 501 Introduction to Spiritual Formation 2 SM 502 Supervised Ministry 2 CH 501 Christian Heritage I* 3 LE 556 Mentoring 3 LE 516 Church Staff Team Ministry 2 ______Elective 3 SM 501 Supervised Ministry 1 14 SP 521 Spiritual Direction 3 15 second year Fall Semester January Term Spring Semester

______New Testament Elective 3 ______Spiritual Retreat** 1 TH 502 Creation, the Spirit, and the Church 3 TH 501 God, Christ, and Humanity 3 ______Elective 1 SP 526 The Practice of Prayer 3 PR 511 Communication in Christian Ministry 3 ______Denominational Heritage 2 PM 561 Introduction to Pastoral Care 3 PM 601 Readiness for Ministry Colloquium 2 SM 503 Supervised Ministry 2 ______Elective 3 ______Elective 2 13 16

~ This course must be completed prior to the first semester of study. If this requirement poses extreme hardship, students may request permission to take the course in January or August immediately following their first semester of study. The request must be made and approved before the student begins study. * CH 502 Christian Heritage II, offered in the spring semester, will also meet this requirement. ** This requirement may be fulfilled with SP 511 Experiencing Wilderness Theology or an individual spiritual retreat to be ** arranged.

24 Master of Arts in Christian Leadership Specialization in Leadership Studies Suggested Course of Study Two-Year Program first year first year first year Fall Semester January Term Spring Semester

PM 501 Graduate Theological Research~ 1 ______Elective 2 NT 501 New Testament Literature 3 OT 501 Old Testament Literature 3 ______Old Testament Elective 3 SP 501 Introduction to Spiritual Formation 2 LE 556 Mentoring 3 CH 501 Christian Heritage I* 3 LE 511 Change and Conflict Management 2 LE 516 Church Staff Team Ministry 2 SM 502 Supervised Ministry 2 SM 501 Supervised Ministry 1 ______Elective 2 ______Elective 2 15 14 second year Fall Semester January Term Spring Semester ______New Testament Elective 3 LE 521 Grace-Based Servant 1 TH 501 God, Christ, and Humanity 3 Leadership TH 502 Creation, the Spirit, and the Church 3 ET 501 Christian Ethics 3 ______Elective 1 ______Denominational Heritage 2 PR 511 Communication in Christian Ministry 3 LE 551 Leadership Emergence 3 SM 503 Supervised Ministry 2 PM 601 Readiness for Ministry Colloquium 2 14 ______Electives 5 15

25 Master of Arts in Christian Leadership Specialization in Intercultural Studies Suggested Course of Study Two-Year Program first year first year first year Fall Semester January Term Spring Semester

PM 501 Graduate Theological Research~ 1 IC 571 Mission Immersion NT 501 New Testament Literature 3 OT 501 Old Testament Literature 3 Experience 2 ______Old Testament Elective 3 SP 501 Introduction to Spiritual Formation 2 IC 501 Mission of the Church 3 LE 516 Church Staff Team Ministry 2 IC 581 Cross-Cultural Christian Discipling 3 IC 506 Faith and Culture in Intercultural SM 502 Supervised Ministry 2 Contexts 3 14 SM 501 Supervised Ministry 1 ______Elective 2 14 second year Fall Semester Spring Semester January Term TH 501 God, Christ, and Humanity 3 ______New Testament Elective 3 CH 501 Christian Heritage I* 3 ______Elective TH 502 Creation, the Spirit, and the Church 3 PR 511 Communication in Christian Ministry 3 2 IC 516 Contemporary Strategies for Local IC 543 The Contextual Church 3 and Global Evangelism 3 SM 503 Supervised Ministry 2 ______Denominational Heritage 2 ______Elective 1 PM 601 Readiness for Ministry Colloquium 2 15 ______Elective 2 15

26 masters programs

Master of Arts in Christian Specialization Congregational Ministries: designed especially for Leadership (In Ministry) someone to serve in a congregational staff team ministry. In the Master of Arts in Christian Leadership (In Ministry Communication, leadership, and pastoral care skills Track) the context where an individual serves becomes the are emphasized. primary classroom. Contextual learning has been an important part of the curriculum at SFS for many years. Assessment This program takes contextual learning to the next level. See “Student Assessment” under “Academic Information” in Student Handbook. The program is designed for those already serving full time in a ministry context who cannot commit to a residential Requirements for Graduation program or relocate to Sioux Falls. Students in this Satisfactory completion of 62 semester hours. program will follow the course of study for the Congregational Ministries specialization. Maintenance of a 2.25 grade point average.

Students can earn up to one-half of the semester hours Recommendation of faculty. required in their program by taking advantage of the flexible learning options, particularly online courses. The Course of Study remaining 31 hours will be completed through a cycle of A sample course of study for the Master of Arts in two-week intensive courses on campus. While designed Christian Leadership (In Ministry) program can be found on as a four-year program, students may choose to page 28. accelerate the program into three years of study or extend it over five years.

Objectives The Master of Arts in Christian Leadership seeks to aid Christian leaders in the achievement of the following specific goals: Heightened spiritual self-awareness appropriate to vocational service in the church;

Clarity of vocational direction;

Commitment to the authority of Scripture as the foundation for theological learning;

Coherent understanding of biblical content, Christian theology, and Christian heritage;

Competence in a particular skill area, depending on one’s major.

27 Master of Arts in Christian Leadership In Ministry Specialization in Congregational Ministries Sample Course of Study Four-Year Program first year first year first year Fall Semester January Term Spring Semester online on campus online PM 501 Graduate Theological OT 501 Old Testament Literature 3 Research 1 NT 501 New Testament Literature 3 SP 501 Introduction to Spiritual Formation 2 1 ______Denominational Heritage 2 5 5

Summer Term on campus PM 511 Worship Leadership 3 ______Elective 2 5 second year Fall Semester January Term Spring Semester online on campus online PR 511 Communication in 3 SM 501 Supervised Ministry 1 Christian Ministry 3 ______Old Testament Elective 3 CH 501 Christian Heritage I 3 3 4 Summer Term on campus ______Electives 4 online SM 502 Supervised Ministry 2 third year first year 6 first year Fall Semester January Term Spring Semester online on campus online PM 561 Introduction to Pastoral TH 501 God, Christ, and Humanity 3 Care 3 TH 502 Creation, the Spirit, and the Church 3 3 3 ______New Testament Elective 3 6 Summer Term on campus LE 501 Church Leadership and Administration 3 ______Elective 2 online SM 503 Supervised Ministry 2 fourth year 7 Fall Semester January Term Spring Semester online on campus online ______Elective 3 2 LE 516 Church Staff Team Ministry 2 3 PM 601 Readiness for Ministry Colloquium 2 2 Summer Term on campus ______Electives 4 4

28 masters programs

Master of Arts in Counseling Students who wish to do so may elect to take a unit of Clinical Pastoral Education instead of a fourth semester of The two-year Master of Arts in Counseling program Supervised Therapy. This option is highly recommended integrates theological education with systemic ap- for persons who want to enhance their pastoral care skills. proaches to understanding and intervening in people’s The focus of CPE is on the personal identity and growth of lives. This program allows students maximum flexibility in the caregiver as they work in a variety of clinical settings. tailoring their study to fit their own interests and career These settings can include, but are not limited to, a goals. With specific advising, it may equip the student hospital, nursing home, college campus, local church, or with many of the course requirements leading toward a an alternative high school. career in marriage and family therapy. At the same time, it is versatile enough to provide the basic relational and Licensure and Credentailing counseling skills necessary to prepare students for such Depending on his/her career goals, a student might ministries as pastoral care, campus ministry, or commu- choose to fulfill many of the academic requirements for nity-based family services. It can also equip established licensure as a marriage and family therapist (LMFT), and professionals to work more effectively with families in their then complete the necessary clinical contact, supervision current settings. hours, and licensing examination as a postgraduate. Objectives Laws and rules regulating licensure are established by the various states and provinces. Credentialing requirements The Master of Arts in Counseling degree program will are established by various professional organizations. equip students with a biblical foundation and a meaningful Students have the responsibility to obtain advisement and Christian philosophy coupled with therapeutic skills. information from the states/provinces where they seek Students will develop the following: licensure and from organizations in which they seek Ability to conceptualize human problems within a family membership and credentials as therapists or caregivers. systems framework, integrated with a Christian Faculty guidance is available on these matters.. understanding of biblical truth;

Assessment Increased professional skills of assessment, diagnosis, See “Student Assessment” under “Academic Information”

and treatment of human problems within this same in Student Handbook. systemic structure; Requirements for Graduation Awareness, attitudes, and therapy skills necessary to Satisfactory completion of 62 semester hours including function as an informed entry-level practitioner in various 4 or 5 hours of supervised experience (Clinical Pastoral church and secular settings. Education or Supervised Therapy).

Supervised Clinical Experience Maintenance of a 2.25 grade point average. The Master of Arts in Counseling degree program has a strong supervised clinical component. Supervised therapy Recommendation of faculty. is focused on the skill and techniques required in the practice of professional therapy with individuals, couples, Course of Study and families. All students in the program are required to A suggested course of study for the Master of Arts in take at least three semesters/summers of supervised Counseling program can be found on page 30. therapy in the Seminary’s on-site Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic. This supervision is provided by American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) Approved Supervisors or Supervisors-in-Training.

29 Master of Arts in Counseling Suggested Course of Study Two-Year Program first year first year first year Fall Semester January Term Spring Semester

PM 501 Graduate Theological Research~ 1 ______Elective 3 NT 501 New Testament Literature 3 OT 501 Old Testament Literature 3 FT 521 Psychology of Behavior Disorders 3 FT 511 Principles and Techniques of PM/FT Elective 3 Systemic Therapy I 3 ______Elective 3 FT 501 Theories of Marriage and Family FT 712 Supervised Therapy 2 Therapy 14 or 3 PM 561 Introduction to Pastoral Care FT 551 Introduction to the Family System 3 FT 711 Introduction to Supervised Therapy 1 14 second year Fall Semester January Term Spring Semester

TH 501 God, Christ, and Humanity 3 ______Elective 2/3 FT 561 Human Development Across the FT 571 Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues 3 Life Span PM/FT Elective 3 or 3 ______Elective 3 FT 503 Gender, Class, and Culture FT 713 Supervised Therapy 2 ______Theology or Ethics Elective 3 14 PM/FT Elective 3 SM 526 Clinical Pastoral Education (1 unit) 6 or FT-714 Supervised Therapy and 2 PM/FT Elective 3 15/14

Program Requirements: 1. Substantial face-to-face contact with SFS Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic clients and (if the student elects this option) patients/residents in an acute or long-term healthcare facility as part of a unit of Clinical Pastoral Education. Other clinical sites may be negotiated including parish-based C.P.E. a. Students will receive individual or dyadic and group supervision each week they have direct client contact in the MFT clinic.

b. Students will receive a minimum of 100 hours of supervision in their programs. At least 50 of these hours will be based on direct observation or videotape of the student’s clinical work.

2. Students are expected to be actively involved in academic course work and clinical training simultaneously.

3. At least four semesters of Supervised Therapy are required.

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Master of Arts in Marriage This internship allows students to focus their clinical efforts in a number of specific areas including work with and Family Therapy adolescents and their families, substance abuse issues in The two-year Master of Arts in Marriage and Family the family, school behavior and its impact on marriage and Therapy program prepares persons for careers as family life, and other opportunities. All supervision is theologically trained marriage and family therapists. The provided by AAMFT Approved Supervisors or Supervisors- course of study is firmly rooted in systemic family theory in-Training. and extensive supervised experience. With its unique theological component, this is a premiere master’s degree Licensure and Credentailing in the field of marriage and family therapy. It ideally The Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy degree positions students for a variety of mental health career program meets all of the academic requirements for options in religious settings, community agencies, or licensure as a marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in eventual private practice. The program also serves as most states and provinces. Students may then choose to quality preparation for doctoral study. complete the additional clinical contact, supervision hours, and licensing examinations required of postgradu- Objectives ates. Students have the responsibility to obtain advise- The Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy degree ment and information from the states/provinces where program will give students an opportunity to develop an they seek licensure and from organizations in which they initial competence in the following: seek membership and credentials as therapists. Faculty Ability to conceptualize human problems within a family guidance is available on these matters. systems framework, informed by a Christian under standing of biblical truth; Assessment See “Student Assessment” under “Academic Information” Awareness, attitudes, and therapy skills needed to in Student Handbook. assess, diagnose, and treat various human problems within this same systemic structure; Requirements for Graduation Satisfactory completion of 62 semester hours of which Ability to function as informed entry level practitioners in 36 hours must be in marriage and family therapy, plus various religious and secular settings. an additional 9 semester hours of Supervised Therapy. Supervised Therapy Supervised experience requiring a minimum of 300 The Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy hours of direct client contact, a substantial portion of program is designed with careful attention to clinical skills which must be with a couple or family in the room with and professional development. Therefore, students in the the student, and the majority of which must be on-site program are required to complete a minimum of 300 hours at the SFS Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic. of direct client contact before receiving their degrees. A substantial number of these hours must be with couples Maintenance of a 3.0 grade point average. and families. At least four semesters and/or summers will be in the Seminary’s on-site Marriage and Family Therapy Recommendation of faculty. Clinic where students receive individual supervision, group supervision, and supervision based on direct observation, Course of Study videotape, or audiotape of their clinical work. Completing A suggested course of study for the Master of Arts in a one-semester internship their last year is an option for Marriage and Family Therapy program can be found on persons in the Marriage and Family Therapy program. page 32. 31 Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy Suggested Course of Study Two-Year Program

first year first year first year Fall Semester January Term Spring Semester General Program Requirements PM 501 Graduate Theological Research~ 1 FT 641 Theories of Integration 1 NT 501 New Testament Literature 3 OT 501 Old Testament Literature 3 ______Elective 1 FT 521 Psychology of Behavior Disorders 3 FT 511 Principles and Techniques of Systemic FT 556 Human Sexuality 3 Therapy I 3 FT 581 Research in Family Therapy 3 FT 501 Theories of Marriage and Family FT 712 Supervised Therapy 2 Therapy 3 14 FT 551 Introduction to the Family System 3 Summer Term FT 711 Introduction to Supervised Therapy 1 14 FT 713 Supervised Therapy 2

second year Fall Semester January Term Spring Semester

TH 501 God, Christ, and Humanity 3 FT 643 Readings in Integration 1 FT 561 Human Development Across the FT 516 Principles and Techniques of ______Elective 1 Life Span Systemic Therapy II 3 or 3 ______Elective 3 FT 503 Gender, Class, and Culture FT 571 Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues 3 FT 601 Existential and Spiritual Issues FT 714 Supervised Therapy 2 in Systemic Therapy 14 or 3 TH 502 Creation, the Spirit, and the Church ______Marriage and Family Therapy Electives 6 FT 715 Supervised Therapy or 2 FT 751 Supervised Therapy (Internship) 14

Program Requirements: 1. 300 hours of face-to-face contact with clients. a. At least 250 of the student’s clinical hours must be at the SFS on-site Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic.

b. In order to facilitate inter-disciplinary collaboration, students may choose to work in an approved off-site clinical placement their last semester in the MFT program.

c. Students will receive individual or dyadic and group supervision each week they have direct client contact.

d. Students will receive a minimum of 100 hours of supervision in their programs. At least 50 of these hours will be based on direct observation or videotape of the student’s clinical work.

2. Students are expected to be actively involved in academic course work and clinical training simultaneously.

3. At least five semesters of Supervised Therapy, one of which will be a summer practicum, are required.

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Master of Arts Requirements for Graduation This two-year program of 62 semester hours specializes (Bible and Theology) in one of the classical disciplines of Bible or theology. Leadership in the work of Christ demands in-depth There are three majors offered in this program: Old knowledge of biblical and theological truth. This two-year Testament, New Testament, and Christian Heritage and graduate degree program focuses on classical disciplines Thought. Students will complete a basic core of 20 to develop those academic abilities of students. Lay hours and will study one of the three majors in depth. persons who want to teach Bible and theology, and Students are encouraged to complete a semester of ministry professionals, will gain the necessary resources studies in a cross-cultural setting; a thesis is required for a teaching ministry or advanced graduate study in a of those who choose not to participate in a cross- classical field. The degree requires specific study in cultural experience. biblical and theological languages. Maintenance of a 2.25 grade point average. Objectives The Master of Arts (Bible and Theology) program will Recommendation of faculty after Readiness for Ministry prepare students for the work of Christ to demonstrate the Colloquium. following: Commitment to the authority of the Scripture as the Course of Study foundation for the theological disciplines; A suggested course of study for the Master of Arts (Bible and Theology) program can be found on pages 34-36. Coherent understanding of the Bible, theology, and Christian heritage;

Specialized preparation for teaching in a classical field or for advanced graduate studies in Bible or theology;

Growing awareness of personal and spiritual maturity as well as goals for Christian service. Assessment See “Student Assessment” under “Academic Information” in Student Handbook.

33 Master of Arts (Bible and Theology) Old Testament Suggested Course of Study Two-Year Program first year first year first year Fall Semester January Term Spring Semester

PM 501 Graduate Theological Research~ 1 OT 512 Intermediate Hebrew 2 OT 513 Biblical Hebrew Exegesis 3 OT 511 Elementary Hebrew 3 NT 501 New Testament Literature 3 OT 501 Old Testament Literature 3 ______Old Testament Elective SP 501 Introduction to Spiritual Formation 2 (OT 601, OT 621, OT 631) 3 CH 501 Christian Heritage I* 3 ______Electives 6 ______Elective 2 15 14

second year Fall Semester January Term Spring Semester

______Language Elective 3 BI 526 Biblical Backgrounds 1 BI 601 Colloquium in Bible and Theology 2 ______Language Elective 3 ______Old Testament Elective ______Elective 1 or 3 TH 661 Old Testament Theology 3 ______New Testament Elective PM 601 Readiness for Ministry Colloquium 1 ______Old Testament Elective 3 ______Thesis** 1 (OT 601, OT 621, OT 631) ______Electives 5 TH 501 God, Christ, and Humanity 3 15 ______Thesis** 1 ______Elective 1 14

It is recommended that students receive some of their credit hours from an institution in a cross-cultural setting. This study may range from a selected intensive course to an entire semester. These courses may substitute for required courses in the program.

~ This course must be completed prior to the first semester of study. If this requirement poses extreme hardship, students may request permission to take the course in January or August immediately following their first semester of study. The request must be made and approved before the student begins study. * CH 502 Christian Heritage II, offered in the spring semester, will also meet this requirement. **A thesis is required for students not participating in the cross-cultural experience.

34 Master of Arts (Bible and Theology) New Testament Suggested Course of Study Two-Year Program first year first year first year Fall Semester January Term Spring Semester

PM 501 Graduate Theological Research~ 1 NT 512 Intermediate Greek 2 NT 513 Greek Exegesis 3 NT 511 Elements of New Testament Greek 3 NT 501 New Testament Literature 3 OT 501 Old Testament Literature 3 ______Old Testament Elective SP 501 Introduction to Spiritual Formation 2 (OT 601, OT 621, OT 631) 3 CH 501 Christian Heritage I* 3 ______Electives 6 ______Elective 2 15 14

second year Fall Semester January Term Spring Semester

______Language Elective 3 BI 526 Biblical Backgrounds 1 BI 601 Colloquium in Bible and Theology 2 ______Language Elective 3 ______Old Testament Elective ______Elective 1 or 3 ______New Testament Exposition Elective 3 ______New Testament Elective (NT 611-631) ______New Testament Theology Elective 3 PM 601 Readiness for Ministry Colloquium 1 (NT 641-656) ______Thesis** 1 TH 501 God, Christ, and Humanity 3 ______Electives 5 ______Thesis** 1 15 ______Elective 1 14

~ This course must be completed prior to the first semester of study. If this requirement poses extreme hardship, students may request permission to take the course in January or August immediately following their first semester of study. The request must be made and approved before the student begins study. * CH 502 Christian Heritage II, offered in the spring semester, will also meet this requirement. **A thesis is required for students not participating in the cross-cultural experience.

35 Master of Arts (Bible and Theology) Christian Heritage and Thought Suggested Course of Study Two-Year Program first year first year first year Fall Semester January Term Spring Semester

PM 501 Graduate Theological Research~ 1 ______Language Elective* 2 ______Language Elective* 3 ______Language Elective* 3 NT 501 New Testament Literature 3 OT 501 Old Testament Literature 3 CH 502 Christian Heritage II 3 SP 501 Introduction to Spiritual Formation 2 ______Biblical Theology Elective 3 CH 501 Christian Heritage I 3 (OT 661, NT 641-656) ______Old Testament Elective ______Elective 2 or 3 14 ______New Testament Elective 15 second year Fall Semester January Term Spring Semester

TH 601 Colloquium in Bible and Theology 2 ______Language Elective* 2 ______Elective 2 TH 501 God, Christ, and Humanity 3 TH 502 Creation, the Spirit, and the Church 3 ______Theology Elective ______Denominational Heritage 2 or 3 ______Theology Elective ______Heritage Elective or 3 ______Thesis** 1 ______Heritage Elective ______Electives 5 PM 601 Readiness for Ministry Colloquium 1 14 ______Thesis** 1 ______Elective 3 15

~ This course must be completed prior to the first semester of study. If this requirement poses extreme hardship, students may request permission to take the course in January or August immediately following their first semester of study. The request must be made and approved before the student begins study. * Hebrew, Greek, Latin, German, or combination. **A thesis is required for students not participating in the cross-cultural experience.

36 Graduate Certificate in Course Requirements: FT 551 Introduction to the Family System (3) Theological Studies FT 511 Principles and Techniques of Systemic Church leaders who wish to develop their leadership Therapy I (3) through Bible-based graduate education may enroll in a FT 516 Principles and Techniques of Systemic one-year Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies. This Therapy II (3) program will deepen their faith and biblical knowledge in a FT 501 Theories of Marriage and Family Therapy (3) community that fosters spiritual growth. An academic FT 503 Gender, Class, and Culture (3) year of theological study could be a life-changing experi- FT 571 Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues (3) masters programs ence. Men and women who participate in this nine-month FT 556 Human Sexuality (3) term of study gain an in-depth background of the Bible FT 581 Research in Family Therapy (3) and mature as Christian lay leaders. The creatively FT 521 Psychology of Behavior Disorders (3) designed Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies gives or freedom to select courses from a wide array of disci- FT 526 Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment (3) plines—educational ministries, evangelism, missions, Old FT 561 Human Development Across the Lifespan (3) and New Testament, pastoral care, spirituality, and or theology. It may also lead to more adequate preparation FT 566 Theories of Personality and Psychopathology (3) for parish nursing. A Clinical Practice Elective (3) FT 711 Introduction to Supervised Therapy (1) This year of study helps participants explore personal FT 712 areas of interest. It equips lay persons to minister more to FT 714 Supervised Therapy (6) effectively. The Graduate Certificate in Theological FT 715 Supervised Therapy (2) Studies can also be the foundation for beginning a degree or program leading to full-time Christian ministry. Certificate FT 751 Supervised Therapy Internship credits can transfer into the versatile Master of Divinity degree program or any of the Master of Arts degree programs. Graduate Certificate in A graduate certificate is given to a person who has Pastoral Family Therapy completed two full semesters with a minimum of 20 hours The Graduate Certificate in Pastoral Family Therapy is and a grade point average of 2.25. designed for persons who may have completed a master’s degree, or persons serving congregations in formal or informal ways who want to enhance their pastoral skills. Graduate Certificate in It will give clergy, and religious and lay ministers skills to better serve individuals, couples, and families dealing with Marriage and Family Therapy alcoholism, communication problems, abusive relation- The Graduate Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy ships, depression, anxiety, grief and bereavement, or is designed for helping professionals—e.g. licensed family problems. professional counselors, clinical psychologists, social workers, school counselors—and pastoral counselors who The 15-semester-hour program provides access to a want and need to be more effective in their service to specially designed sequence of graduate level courses parents, couples, and families. from the programs in counseling and family therapy at SFS. A unique feature of the program is the one-hour The 42-semester-hour program includes not only essential group supervision of cases in Pastoral Family Therapy seminars and course work, but also supervised clinical that meets twice a month. The certificate can be earned experience in marriage and family therapy at the SFS in 18 to 24 months. on-site Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic, as well as the possibility of an internship in one of several community An interview with the counseling and family therapy settings. Licensed professional counselors and others programs director is required for admission into the who hold at least a master’s degree in counseling or a Graduate Certificate in Pastoral Family Therapy. closely related field may use the Graduate Certificate in Course Requirements: Marriage and Family Therapy to pursue becoming a FT 551 Introduction to the Family System (3) clinical member of the American Association for Marriage FT 511 Principles and Techniques of Systemic and Family Therapy (AAMFT) or a South Dakota, Iowa, or Therapy I (3) Minnesota licensed marriage and family therapist. FT 516 Principles and Techniques of Systemic Therapy II (3) Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Marriage and FT 536 Treatment of Marital Problems (3) Family Therapy is dependent upon a GPA of 3.0 on FT 761 Supervision in Pastoral Family Therapy I (1) previous graduate work as well as an interview with the FT 762 Supervision in Pastoral Family Therapy II (1) counseling and family therapy programs director. FT 763 Supervision in Pastoral Family Therapy III (1) 37 gifts and to minister to people in a Internships program options program options variety of situations: churches, Students in the Master of Divinity colleges, youth centers, hospitals, and Master of Arts in Christian community organizations, and social Leadership programs have the option Concentrations institutions. In addition, students of pursuing elective internships for Within the Master of Divinity interact on the field with laity and credit. Internships may be set up in program, students have the learn to identify with active, respon- a variety of ministry or other profes- opportunity to specialize in an area sive, church-related persons. This sional contexts. (See course of interest by completing a gives them a clearer understanding descriptions for SM 541, SM 546, concentration. Concentrations are of life and a greater motivation for SM 551, and YM 576.) A student optional and are completed by using their classroom studies. wishing to enroll in an internship elective hours for courses required should complete an Internship for the concentration. Possible Students are assisted in finding Application available from the areas in which students might ministry placement in local churches Director of Academic Services and concentrate are biblical interpretation under the supervision of experienced Registrar. Applications are subject and exposition, church music pastors. The placement will be for to the approval of the supervising ministries, church staff ministries, the entire academic year, assigned faculty member and the Curriculum, intercultural studies, evangelism, by the director of supervised ministry Assessment, and Academic Policies family ministries, pastoral care and in consultation with the student. In Committee. It is the responsibility of counseling, spirituality, worship the church students become involved the student to secure an internship ministries, or youth ministries. in many phases of congregational life site and mentor, although the Concentrations in other areas may and ministry: worship services, seminary can often offer assistance be designed to meet the needs of visitation, administrative decision in recommending potential sites. individual students. Interested making, equipping of the laity, and Students in the Master of Arts in students may consult with the pastoral functions. Students perform Marriage and Family Therapy Director of Academic Studies and certain assignments which the program are referred to the Marriage Registrar. pastor may feel are valuable for their and Family Therapy Clinic Policies training and meet weekly with the and Procedures Manual for intern- pastor for evaluation, prayer, plan- ship information. Internships are not Mentored ning, and discussion. While incom- currently available for students in the ing students are not generally paid Master of Arts in Counseling pro- Experiences for their services, many of them gram. Supervised Ministry receive a modest honorarium to The heart of Supervised Ministry is cover travel and other expenses. guidance from an effective on-site Clinical Pastoral Education practitioner. Ideally, this mentor is in Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) is Advanced students may select other the ministry vocation for which the available as a regular part of the forms of supervised ministry, such as student is preparing. curriculum at SFS. In addition, the student pastorates, youth work, Association for Clinical Pastoral music ministries, educational The purpose of Supervised Ministry Education and the Canadian Asso- ministries, community action, and is multi-faceted. It provides a bridge ciation for Pastoral Practice and college campus experiences. Many between campus academics and the Education accredit over 400 training students serve as student pastors or realities of a local church or field. centers throughout North America. part-time paid ministers in their Student strengths and weaknesses Clinical Pastoral Education fosters second or third year of seminary. are discovered in the context of personal and professional develop- practical experience. Professional ment under the supervision of a During the summer months, there confidence and identity are devel- nationally certified clinical supervisor. are opportunities to work as an intern oped. Theory is integrated with One unit of CPE consists of 300 in a church or as a worker in a practice, and skills are sharpened as hours of clinical practice plus 100 summer camp, hospital, or church responsibility increases. hours of structured group and extension project. Clinical Pastoral individual education. The training Education (CPE) in a hospital or Students at Sioux Falls Seminary may be completed throughout the church is also an option. These have the opportunity to develop their year as whole units, half units, or programs are briefly described below. 38 extended units. One unit equals six study in the land of the Bible at the Flexible semester hours of credit. Stipend Jerusalem University College. internships of one year are available Courses are taught by distinguished Opportunities throughout the United States and members of the faculties of the Institute of Theological Canada for students and graduates Hebrew University and the University Studies Courses who have completed at least one unit of Tel Aviv, together with Christian Courses available through the of training. college theologians. The experience Institute of Theological Studies (ITS) also includes extensive field work. provide the opportunity to do graduate study using recorded lectures. program options In recent years, students have received training in the following As students study and visit the The courses were developed in hospitals: historical sites of importance, the cooperation with leading evangelical ancient literature, people, customs, seminaries in North America to Foothills Hospital, Calgary, and languages of the Bible will come provide students and graduates with Alberta, Canada alive. Field trips incorporate all the broadened and continuing educa- renowned locations—ones seldom tional opportunities. The program is Hennepin County Medical Center, seen by tourists. Sites significant to excellent for students who desire a Minneapolis, Minnesota the Bible student are highlighted. head start in seminary prior to Students will see Jerusalem, residency or who wish to make up North Dakota State Hospital, Bethlehem, and Jericho; hear the credits required for graduation, Jamestown, North Dakota bleating of sheep in the wilderness; resolve scheduling conflicts, or touch the Herodian stones of the supplement seminary course Avera McKennan Hospital, Wall; and visit sites of archaeological offerings. Sioux Falls, South Dakota digs. Students wishing to take ITS Meritcare Medical Center, On-site Cross-Cultural courses for credit must apply for Fargo, North Dakota Studies admission to the Seminary. Once Hands-on cross-cultural studies accepted, a student may register for Rochester Methodist Center, enable students to experience an ITS course. Students taking Rochester, Minnesota firsthand what God is doing around courses for credit will receive indi- the globe. SFS offers cross-cultural vidual attention from a Sioux Falls St. Luke’s Regional Medical mission trips to locations ranging Seminary mentor as they proceed Center, Sioux City, Iowa from North American inner-city through the course. Non-resident ministries to Native American students must register a proctor for Winnipeg General Hospital, reservations to locations around the exams at the time of registration. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada globe. These trips are offered during January term, in the summer, and For further information and a list and during reading week on the basis of descriptions of the courses available, Supervised Therapy student interest and field arrange- contact the office of the Director of The application and practice of ments. In consultation with the Academic Services and Registrar. marriage and family therapy takes supervising professor, students may place in the Marriage and Family also arrange independent studies, Therapy Clinic at SFS and in a internships, or other field experi- LifeLight Student Ministries variety of other settings under the ences that will be tailor-made for the LifeLight Student Ministries is a guidance of American Association for students’ goals, ministry interests, ministry training partner with Sioux Marriage and Family Therapy and time availability. Falls Seminary. Its mission is to (AAMFT) Approved Supervisors or bring every teenager in the area into Supervisors-in-Training. Individual SFS promotes a strong emphasis on a growing relationship with Jesus supervision, group supervision, and international missions and North Christ and to connect them to a local team practice expand the learning American cross-cultural ministries. church. process. Case presentation, video All students are encouraged to recording, and direct observation include a cross-cultural component LifeLight Student Ministries’ vision is: supervision formats are utilized. in their seminary training. In today’s To share the gospel with every world, it is not only future missionar- teenager on every campus in every ies who need cross-cultural compe- community in the area. This is accomplished through LifeLight tencies. Pastors and counselors Student Ministries’ campus clubs, Global who work in North America increas- outreach events, and prayer ingly find themselves ministering to Experiences networks. Studies in the Holy Land people from a wide diversity of ethnic During January term or summer, backgrounds. To unite Christian youth leaders SFS offers a unique opportunity to and teenagers for mission and

39 support (one city, one church, colleges and three years of study at Distance Learning Options many congregations). This is Sioux Falls Seminary. At the end of The seminary’s vision is to provide accomplished through youth the first year of seminary study, the quality theological education for all leader network meetings, prayer college confers the baccalaureate students, regardless of where they summits, and campus ministry degree.The 3-3 program is an live. The seminary has an internet- training. accelerated program for students of based online learning environment high ability. It reduces by one year using the latest technology to To train Christian youth leaders for the time required to complete college enhance online learning. lifelong ministry with Kingdom and seminary training. program options impact. This is accomplished These technologies allow us to through undergraduate and The 3-2 Program combines a capture the classroom lecture along graduate courses and degrees in Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts with any multimedia resources used youth ministry; youth ministry in Christian Leadership with a therein. PowerPoint presentations, seminars, workshops, and re- specialization in Youth Ministries. It audio, video, virtual whiteboards—all treats; internships in local church involves three years of study at the of these classroom elements are youth ministries and campus undergraduate level and two years of captured and accessible via the ministries; and mentoring and study at Sioux Falls Seminary. At internet the following day. Distance coaching with youth ministry the end of the first year of seminary students can replay the classroom professionals. study, the college confers the lecture and participate with their baccalaureate degree. fellow students in stimulating and Youth Ministry Education challenging online discussions. To equip Christian adults for ministering to students, LifeLight Student Inter-Institutional Students are also able to play back Ministries and Sioux Falls Seminary Exchange Program their classroom “sessions” on their offer a comprehensive selection of With the approval of the Director of Apple iPod music players. Watch a Academic Services and Registrar, PowerPoint presentation while you youth ministry courses, seminars, and students registered full time at North listen to the classroom lecture— workshops. Sioux Falls Seminary American Baptist Seminary may wherever you are at any time of the offers a specialization in youth register for courses at Augustana day. You decide when and where ministries in its Master of Divinity and College or the University of Sioux you listen and learn! SFS is com- Master of Arts in Christian Leadership degree programs. Falls, providing the courses are mitted to providing students with a approved for graduate studies. flexible, cutting-edge distance learning experience. Consulting To encourage and support local church youth ministry programs and Flexible Scheduling Block scheduling of most classes their youth workers, LifeLight Student Lectures/Workshops makes graduate level seminary Each year, for various conferences Ministries assists in the areas of education available to persons who and workshops, the Seminary brings developing vision, principles and are working full time or who must philosophies, programming, organi- to the campus outstanding Christian commute to Sioux Falls from a scholars and church leaders to zational strategies, and other areas distance. related to the youth ministry of that discuss vital and timely subjects. church. January Term Some of the speakers have included Internships January term at SFS provides an the following: Dr. William Willimon, LifeLight Student Ministries works exciting change of pace from the Dr. Calvin Miller, Dr. William Oglesby, with Sioux Falls Seminary to offer regular semester. Students study Dr. Gene Getz, Dr. William Hulme, comprehensive training in youth one course at a time for a concen- Dr. Lloyd Kwast, Dr. Tom Long, ministry. Each student is mentored trated one-week or two-week period. Wayne Rice, Dr. Nathan Porter, Dr. by a youth ministry professional and The courses serve as enrichment to Manfred Brauch, Dr. Warren Benson, placed in an internship with one of a normal course of study. the churches in the network. These Dr. Leith Anderson, Dr. Roger Fredrikson, Dr. Stanley Grenz, Dr. churches represent many different The month of January is divided into Marie Fortune, Dr. Clyde Fant, Dr. denominations. There are three three terms, each one week in levels of internships available, length. A variety of new and fresh Robert Laurent, Dr. Merton depending upon a student’s back- courses are offered each year Strommen, Thom and Joanne ground and experience. representing the whole span of the Schultz, Daniel Webster, Dr. Michael curriculum. January courses also Quicke, Dr. Dallas Willard, Dr. include a variety of travel opportuni- Richard Foster, The Reverend Dennis 3-3 Program/3-2 Program ties such as short-term mission “Tiger” McLuen, Ginny Thornburgh, The 3-3 Program combines a projects (both regionally and abroad) and Dr. Jane Marie Thibault. Bachelor of Arts and Master of and Holy Land tours. Divinity in partnership with the University of Sioux Falls or Dakota Wesleyan University. 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equivalentfromanaccredited applicantandconfirmedbyhis/ A virtuousandchastelife(con- FamilyTherapyapplicants who A baccalaureatedegreeorits A calltoChristianserviceand scale(3.0forMasterof Arts in womanandamanasthesole An authenticfaithinJesusChrist havenotachieveda3.0grade GraduateRecordExamination to MarriageandFamilyTherapy reatedegree fromaninstitution pointaveragemaytakethe beconsideredforadmission. An averageofatleast2.5ona4.0 explainedinastatementfromthe obediencetothelaw, andcom- institution,withagradepoint herchurch. ashonesty, respectforothers, reflectedbysuchcharacteristics celebrates marriagebetweena as thefoundationforresponsible not holdingaccreditation froma life andservice. and itspastoralleadership) applicant possessing abaccalau- applicants). M.A.inMarriageand keeping withGod’sintentions. firmed bytheapplicant’schurch exercise ofgiftsforministryas mitment toamoralcodewhich context forsexualintimacyin tary studies. be requiredtocompletesupplemen- area ofpre-seminarystudies,may written expression,orinanyother Applicants withdeficienciesinoralor degree programs. denied acceptanceintoanyofits give specificreasonstoanapplicant Committee hasnolegalobligationto cants. TheSeminary Admissions cal Christianprofessionofallappli- conclusions regardingtheevangeli- Seminary reservestherighttodraw seeks toinstill.Likewise,the are consistentwiththevaluesit points andbehavioralcommitments individuals whosereligiousview- association byadmittingonly exercise itsrighttoexpressive programs, SiouxFallsSeminarywill who applyforadmissiontoits and reflectgoodwilltoallpersons While desiringtomaintainflexibility granting ofprivileges generally ment, recognition ofrights,or ship andloanprograms,employ- of itseducationalpolicies,scholar- programs, activities,administration its admissionspolicies,educational color, ornationalandethnicoriginin non-disqualifying handicap, race, discriminate onthebasisofsex, Seminary, asrequiredbylaw, notto It isthepolicyofSiouxFalls Policy Discriminatory Student Non-

undertheundergraduatedegree recognized accreditingagency may beconsideredforadmission exemption. 41 accorded or made available to have been received: request, an admissions packet students at the Seminary. The completed application for containing an application form and Inquiries regarding compliance to admission. four recommendation forms will be this Non-Discriminatory Policy may sent. be directed to the office of the The autobiographical statement. Director of Academic Services and admissions Registrar, 605-336-6588, or to the Four completed reference forms: International Director of the Office for Civil Rights, pastor, college instructor, Department of Education, Washing- employer, and personal. Students ton, D.C. Applicants having difficulty Sioux Falls Seminary encourages identifying or locating one of qualified international students to these individuals may contact apply for admission. The school is Undergraduate the Admissions Office for authorized under federal law to enroll Degree Exemption alternative suggestions. non-immigrant alien students. A limited number of students who An official transcript from each Students may enter the United have not earned baccalaureate college and graduate school States under either “F” or “J” visa degrees may be admitted to the attended. status. They should, however, give Master of Divinity program. In Applicants who have not yet careful consideration to the similari- addition to the standard application graduated should request a ties and differences in the obligations materials, an applicant for an under- current transcript at the time of and privileges imposed by the two graduate degree exemption must application as well as a final types of admission. Accompanying submit: transcript after graduation. spouses of “F” status holders (in “F- Results from the Graduate Record 2” status) may not engage in em- Examination A nonrefundable application fee of ployment. $35, payable in U.S. funds. A five-page research paper for Accompanying spouses of “J” status evaluation of writing and research Because of the program require- holders (in “J-2” status) may engage skills. ments, interviews will be required for in employment if approval is granted the Master of Arts in Marriage and by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigra- Preferred candidates will have Family Therapy and Master of Arts in tion Services (USCIS) on the basis of successfully completed at least 60 Counseling programs, as well as the a need to support themselves, their semester hours of undergraduate Graduate Certificate in Marriage and minor children, or both. credit and scored at or above the Family Therapy. The Admissions 50% percentile in the GRE (Verbal Committee may also require In addition to the application pro- 480, Quantitative 580, Analytical interviews for admission into other cess, students must give evidence of Writing 4.5). All candidates will programs. the following: demonstrate ability to research and Command of the English language write at the graduate level. Applications should be submitted at so as to be able to pursue studies least one month prior to the begin- on a graduate level. Students If admitted, full-time attendance is ning of any semester for which entry whose native language is not required until completion of the is sought. In case of late applica- English are required to submit the degree program. Because of limited tion, a student may be admitted results of the Test of English as a enrollment of students not possess- conditionally. If admission to a Foreign Language (TOEFL). ing undergraduate degrees, applica- degree program follows, full credit for Application forms for this examinations for admission must be submit- work done during the period of tion are available from the Educa- ted by April 30 to be considered for conditional admission will be tional Testing Service, Box 955, the fall semester and by August 31 to granted. Applications must be Princeton, New Jersey, 08541, be considered for the spring semes- completed in full and acceptance U.S.A. ter. Applications received after these complete before registering for the dates may be considered at the next semester. Equivalency of degrees earned at discretion of the admissions commit- institutions outside the United tee. Any applicant whose file is complete States. All coursework must be by April 30 will be considered for an evaluated to show their institutional scholarship for the fall equivalency compared to United Application for semester. States educational standards. Students would be required to Admission All correspondence concerning make arrangements for their An application will be considered admissions should be addressed to previous course work to be complete when the following items the Admissions Office. Upon evaluated by the International 42 Education Research Foundation, Transfer of Credit areas of psychology, humanities, Inc. (IERF), and have results and social science. Students may request transfer credit forwarded to the seminary. IERF for appropriate courses, with a grade can be contacted at: of C or above, taken at accredited ...... P.O. Box 3665 seminaries or other graduate level Change of ...... Culver City, CA 90231-3665 admissions institutions. Such credit will be ...... www.ierf.org Enrollment Date considered for transfer after a Exceptions may be given to An accepted student may defer student has successfully completed students from Canada and from enrollment for up to two years from one semester at Sioux Falls schools for which the seminary the first day of classes of the term Seminary. Credit cannot be given for has prior knowledge of their for which the student was admitted. undergraduate courses, but such educational standards. If an enrollment deferment of more courses may be the basis for waiving than two years is necessary, the a required course and substituting an Satisfactory evidence that the student will be required to submit advanced elective. See the Student necessary funds for travel, tuition, new application materials. A student Handbook for a complete discussion and living expenses are available. accepted without an undergraduate of transfer credit/shared credit and The Seminary has a limited degree may defer, but the enrollment advanced placement/advanced amount of financial aid for interna- date will not be guaranteed. standing. tional students. On-campus employment is encouraged and A student’s program of study will be supported by SFS. governed by the catalog which is in Pre-Seminary effect at the time of enrollment. Education Canadian There is no specific undergraduate Students degree required for admission. Application for Sioux Falls Seminary recognizes Because of the frequency with which that God uses people with many Readmission non-immigrants who are Canadian different interests and backgrounds. If more than two years lapse after the nationals enter and re-enter the U.S., A student who has not yet com- original acceptance, withdrawal, or requirements for Canadian students pleted undergraduate study and is completion of the first program, the wishing to enter may be different preparing for the ministry may want applicant will be required to submit from those of other international to take advantage of a program of new application materials. Students students. Contact the admissions traditional liberal arts courses, who are readmitted are subject to office for more specific information. particularly in the humanities and the requirements of the catalog social sciences. This course of which is current at the time they re- study would provide a broad back- enroll. Provisional ground conducive to success in Admission seminary and the ministry. Study in A student desiring readmission prior many of the following subjects is to the lapse of two years should An applicant not possessing a recommended: English literature send a letter stating his/her desire to baccalaureate degree, or an appli- and composition, history (non- the Admissions Office. The Admis- cant possessing a baccalaureate Western cultures as well as Euro- sions Committee reserves the right degree from an institution not holding pean and American), philosophy, to require additional documents. accreditation from a recognized psychology, sociology, anthropology, accrediting agency, or an applicant the fine arts, biblical and modern with an undergraduate grade point languages, and religion. average lower than the 2.5 admissions standard, may be considered Students preparing to enter the for provisional admission. The Master of Divinity program or the provisional admission will be re- Master of Arts (Bible and Theology) moved after the successful comple- program are encouraged to include tion of ten semester hours with at introductory Greek or Hebrew in their least a 2.25 grade point average. undergraduate training. Federal financial aid will be available after the provisional admission is Students preparing to enter the removed. Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy program or the Master of Arts in Counseling program may want to concentrate in the

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finances ship programs. A student receiving Canadian Student Award this grant must be a member of a This award was established to assist North American Baptist church full-time students with the exchange intending to serve in a North Ameri- rate. On the day of registration, Funding your can Baptist church or other approved Canadian funds will be accepted “at Education ministry upon graduation. par” for tuition expenses remaining after financial aid has been awarded. For most students, one of the major Partners in Ministry Grant Eligible students will be granted this concerns in attending seminary is This grant is designed to help award for their first year. that of finances. SFS makes a churches support their students by determined effort to see that no partnering with Sioux Falls Seminary For more information, contact the student who qualifies for admission in providing affordable seminary financial aid office at financialaid@ to a degree program is denied education. The goal of the Matching sfseminary.edu or call 800-440-6227. opportunity to engage in theological Grant is to reduce tuition by up to education because of a lack of 75%. SFS will match at a 50% rate funds. Grants, scholarships, loans, gifts that are given by a student’s Federal campus employment, remunerative church and/or denomination during Loans church ministry, and employment the academic year, up to half of a The Seminary participates in the opportunities in Sioux Falls are student’s tuition cost. This means if Federal Stafford Loan Program. available. a church gives 50% of a student’s Subsidized loans up to $8,500 are tuition, the seminary will give 25%. available each year to qualified Self-Support students. Students may also obtain Students are expected to provide a Emerging Leaders Grant additional federal dollars through major share of their expenses The purpose of this grant is to unsubsidized loans. through savings, summer employ- encourage recent college graduates ment, and employment during the sensing a call to ministry to pursue College Work-Study academic year. theological education. A student There are a limited number of work must have a bachelor’s degree from study positions available on the SFS Employment an accredited college or university to campus each year. Sioux Falls has been and continues be eligible for the grant and must to be an excellent place to secure enter seminary within two years of Veterans Benefits employment. Seminary personnel graduating. Full-time students who Sioux Falls Seminary is fully ap- are prepared to give assistance in meet these criteria will receive a proved for the training of veterans. finding suitable employment in the 20% reduction in their tuition cost. Information for veterans is available Sioux Falls area. There are also a through the office of the Director of limited number of campus jobs Merit-Based Scholarships Academic Services and Registrar. available to students. Merit scholarships are awarded in the fall semester and only to full-time Other students. The application for Additional financial aid may be Financial Aid admission is the application for acquired through students’ church Institutional scholarships. Applications must be congregations, denominations, or Sioux Falls Seminary has three submitted by April 30th to be other organizations. grants for which students may considered. Merit scholarship qualify, but students are eligible to recipients are also eligible for grants receive only one per year. Grants and ministry scholarships. are awarded to full-time students Health Insurance All students are encouraged to carry taking at least nine hours per Ministry Scholarships semester. Students receiving grants health insurance. All international SFS in partnership with denomina- are still eligible for merit based and students and their families are tions, churches, and para-church ministry scholarships. required to have U.S. health insur- organizations has a variety of ance that meets standards set by scholarships specifically designed to U.S. immigration services. assist students involved in particular NAB Tuition Grant ministries or moving from certain A grant in the amount of 25% of a geographical locations. Students student’s tuition cost will be offered who receive more than one ministry to North American Baptist students scholarship are not eligible to receive going into the Master of Divinity or grants, but may still be eligible for Master of Arts in Christian Leader- merit-based awards. 44 placement Psychological Services. and personnel atSiouxFalls marriage andfamilytherapy faculty counsel onplacementfrom the Counseling programmaysecure Family Therapyprogramand the Graduates oftheMarriageand nel ofmanydenominations. in touchwiththeplacementperson- the Seminaryisabletoputstudents tatives makeon-campusvisits,and possible. Denominationalrepresen- denominations aseffectively SFS makeseveryefforttoserveall ings. tions tochurchesthathaveopen- Conference makesrecommenda- tee oftheNorth American Baptist In addition,thePlacementCommit- response torequestsbychurches. tee makesrecommendationsin The seminary’sPlacementCommit- opportunities. resumes, andpublicizingministry ing studentsinthepreparationof counsel andprayersupport,assist- making recommendations,offering fruitful professionalministryby securing positionsthatwillleadto Falls Seminaryassistsstudentsin The PlacementCommitteeatSioux Graduates Placement of placement 45 masters course descriptions tributions ofarchaeology toanunderstanding ofthebiblical through slides, maps,anddiscussionscentering uponcon- The courseprovides familiaritywithNear Easternlands BI 526BiblicalBackgrounds within theBibleandtocontemporary moralissues.3hours. by practiceinapplyingthese principlestodifferentgenres view ofthehistoryandprinciples ofinterpretationisfollowed effective studyandcommunicationofGod’s Word. An over- the studenttodevelopskillsofbiblicalinterpretationformore An introductiontobiblicalhermeneuticsdesignedenable BI 516InterpretingtheBible translation willbegained.3hours. will belearnedandanappreciationforthenatureofbiblical and criticalcommentaries. A briefhistoryofeachlanguage how todobasicwordstudies,andalsouselexicons dent willlearnhowtoidentifythealphabetsoflanguages, ness oftheoriginallanguagesbiblicaltext.The stu- This courseisdesignedtohelpthestudentdevelopanaware- the Bible BI 501NatureandBackgroundoftheLanguages Bible Youth Ministries...... 53 Theology Supervised Ministry Spirituality...... 49 Preaching...... 55 Pastoral Ministries...... 56 Old Testament ...... 47 New Testament...... 48 Marriage andFamilyTherapy/Counseling...... 60 Leadership...... 55 Intercultural Studies Educational Ministries...... 53 Church Music...... 54 Church History...... 50 Christian Ethics...... 52 Bible...... 46 Index descriptions masters course ...... 51 ...... 58 ...... 59 Page intertestamental period(ca. 300B.C.–100 A.D). Selections A surveyofextra-biblical literaturewrittenduring theso-called BI 671Intertestamental Literature 2 hours. and facultyinvolvedinthe M.A.(BibleandTheology). A colloquiumonresearchmethods andprojectsforstudents BI 601ColloquiuminBible andTheology ment documentsthemselves.1hour. might shedlightuponearlyChristianityandtheNewTesta- the originofscrolls,andexplorewaysinwhichscrolls and theQumrancommunity, surveymajortheories about The coursewillintroducestudentstotheDeadSeaScrolls BI 551TheDeadSeaScrollsandtheNewTestament they interpretedtheirtextualtraditions.1hour. dealt withtheongoingthreatofreligioussyncretismand how lenistic JudaismandthewaysinwhichJewsof time will developadeeperunderstandingofthecharacterHel- setting inwhichJesuswasborn,lived,anddied.Students be undertakenwithaviewtowardunderstandingbetterthe Philo of Alexandria. A surveyofbothcorporaliteraturewill This coursewillbedevotedtothewritingsofJosephusand BI 546JosephusandPhilo 1 hour. prose guidelinesorpoeticwillbeexamined. legal, wisdom,hymnic,andpropheticliteratures.Either Testamentterpreting variousOld genres,includingnarrative, A coursethatlooksintenselyatrulesandprinciplesforin- BI 531IssuesinOldTestament Hermeneutics rael, orEgypt).1to3hours. in biblicallands(Greece,Cyprus,Turkey, Syria, Jordan,Is- received byparticipationinanauthorizedarchaeologicaldig at theJerusalemUniversityCollege.Creditmayalsobe tant totheBibleisofferedbySFSfacultyorinstructors A concentratedstudytourofIsraelandotherlandsimpor- BI 527BibleLandsStudy Bible. 1or2hours. illustrate theimportanceofarchaeologytostudy record andculture.Problemsofspecifichistoricalperiods 46 masters course descriptions requisite: OT513.2hours. with biblicalHebrewwillbeused asalearningmethod.Pre- Ezra 4:8-6:18,7:12-26;and Daniel2:4-7:28).Comparison inductive readingofalltexts (Genesis 31:47;Jeremiah10:11; The grammarofbiblical Aramaic willbestudiedthroughan OT521BiblicalAramaic OT 513.1to3hours. Prose andpoeticpassageswillbechosen.Prerequisite: build vocabularyandgrammaticalfluencyinbiblicalHebrew. A varietyofkeychaptersintheHebrewBiblewillberead to OT 516HebrewReadings literary analyses.Prerequisite:OT512.3hours. to movefromtextsermonusingtextual,historical, and of theHebrewtext.Emphasisisonequippingstudent The applicationofexegeticalmethodstoselectedpassages OT 513BiblicalHebrewExegesis Prerequisite: OT 511. 2hours. acquiring familiaritywithlexicalandgrammaticaltools. acquiring abasicreadingabilityofHebrewnarrativewhile An acceleratedcontinuationofOT511 withemphasison OT 512IntermediateHebrew phology, phonology, syntax, andvocabulary. 3hours. fundamentals ofHebrewgrammarwithemphasisonmor- An inductivestudyoftheHebrewtextconcentratingon OT 511 Elementary Hebrew ment inChristianministry. 3hours. literary frameworkforinterpretingandusingtheOldTesta- to itshistoricalbooks.Thestudyprovidesaand Old Testament (GenesistoMalachi)withspecialattention This courseintroducestheeventsandpersonalitiesof OT 501OldTestament Literature Old Testament which isapprovedbytheprogramsupervisor. 2-10hours. An overseascross-culturalstudyinarecognizedinstitution BI 751Cross-CulturalStudy Credit arranged. BI 716ThesisinHermeneutics fessor. 1or2hours. Study ofbiblicalinterpretation. To bearrangedwiththepro- BI 701IndependentStudyinHermeneutics which theearlyChristianmovementdeveloped.1or3hours. theological settingintowhichJesuswasbornandwithin attention willbedirectedtowardthehistorical,cultural,and the settingandshapeoffirst-centuryJudaism.Particular Scrolls willbeexaminedwithaviewtowardunderstanding from the Apocrypha, Pseudepigrapha,andtheDeadSea of biblicalpassages inavarietyofcontexts. 3hours. logical method willbetaughtbyexposition anddiscussion methods, andissuesofscholarly reflectionuponit.Theo- revelation requiresaknowledge ofthehistory, goals,scope, dynamic revelationofGodwith people.Understandingthis The coursestudieshowthe Old Testament recordunfoldsa OT 661OldTestament Theology figure ofDaniel.3hours. Christian writings,andextra-canonicallegendsabout the genre ofJewishapocalypticliterature,itsrelationshipto early and literaryquestions,structure,itssignificancewithin the and literarycontext. Topics coveredwillincludebackground This courseinteractswiththebookofDanielinitshistorical OT 636TheBookofDanielandRelatedLiterature ject. 3hours. This coursemayberepeatedforcreditwithadifferent sub- Ezra-Nehemiah, andDaniel)specificstudyofonearea. Song ofSongs,Lamentations,Ruth,Esther, Chronicles, view ofthewritings(Job,Psalms,Proverbs,Ecclesiastes, ing andusefulnessinministry. The courseincludesanover- brew Bible,thewritings,withaviewtoin-depthunderstand- theme (suchaswisdom)fromthethirddivisionofHe- The seminarstudiesabook,topic(suchaspoetry),or OT 631Writings 21st Centuryaudiencewillbepartofthecourse.2hours. will beexplored.Contemporaryrelevanceofthetexttoa in exile. The literary, historical,andculturalcontextofEzekiel will shedlightonissuesofself-identitythepeopleGod context ofexile.ExaminationtheEnglishtextEzekiel form asonevoiceofpropheticliteraturespeakingoutthe This coursewillexplorethebookofEzekielinitscanonical OT 627ReadingsintheProphets:Ezekiel Christian livingincontemporarysociety. 1hour. specific bookinlightofitsliteraryandhistoricalcontextfor ets (Joshua-Malachi)providinganopportunitytointerpreta An intensivestudyinabookfromtheFormerorLatterProph- OT 626InterpretingIndividualProphets ject areadiffers.3hours. prophets. Thiscoursemayberepeatedforcreditwhensub- course istodeepenunderstandinginaspecificareaofthe with aviewtowardusefulnessinministry. The goalofthe Samuel, Kings,Isaiah,Jeremiah,Ezekiel,andtheTwelve) prophetic sectionsoftheHebrewBible(Joshua,Judges, (such ascharacter),oravarietyofpossiblethemesfromthe This courseinterpretsabook,sectionoftopic OT 621Prophets repeated forcreditwithadifferentBiblebook.3hours. lems willbecoveredinexposition.Thiscoursemay literature. Themes, characters,history, theology, andprob- Such astudyinterpretstheBibleinlightofitshistoryand Deuteronomy withagoalaimedatteachingandpreaching. tion inGenesis,Exodus,Leviticus,Numbers,or The seminarprovidesanopportunityforextensiveexposi- OT 601Torah 47 masters course descriptions 3 hours. pels orepistles. Offeredondemand.Prerequisite NT513. ing andexegesisofselections fromtheNew Testament gos- and compositionalanalysis. Skillsaresharpenedbyread- tual criticism,finerpoints ofGreeksyntax,lexicography, sis, butgivingmoredetailed attentiontothepracticeoftex- A coursebuildingonNT513 New Testament GreekExege- NT 514AdvancedGreekExegesis and anepistle.Prerequisite:NT512.3hours. skills aresharpenedbyreadingandexegesisinagospel A surveyofvariousapproachesandtoolsforexegesis.Greek NT 513NewTestament GreekExegesis in Greek.Prerequisite:NT 511. 2hours. nection withthecontinuedreadingofNew Testament texts atic reviewofvocabulary, morphology, andsyntax,incon- guage requirementinGreek.Thecoursewillofferasystem- A courserequiredofstudentschoosingtofulfilltheirlan- NT 512IntermediateGreek 3 hours. lary, morphology, andsyntax, includingthereadingofJohn1. An intensiveintroductiontoNew Testament Greekvocabu- NT 511 Elements ofNewTestament Greek contents oftheNewTestament writings.3hours. cal backgroundtotheNew Testament, criticalissues,and butions ofscholarship,methodsstudy, thereligio-histori- An introductiontoNew Testament studies,surveyingcontri- NT 501NewTestament Literature New Testament Professor Emeritus:J.GordonHarris Professors: Rhoda A.Carpenter, G. MichaelHagan which isapprovedbytheprogramsupervisor. 2-10hours. An overseascross-culturalstudyinarecognizedinstitution OT 751Cross-CulturalStudy Credit arranged. Intertestamental Period OT 716ThesisintheOldTestament and a “tobearranged”basis.2hours. Hebrew, Syriac,orcomparativeSemitics.Maybetaken on Phoenician, TargumicAncient Aramaic, Mishnaic Aramaic, studies, includingSumerian, Akkadian, Eblaite,Ugaritic, A studyofvariousancientlanguagespertainingtobiblical OT 706IndependentStudyinAncientLanguages 1 or2hours. the student.Maybetaken byarrangementwithaprofessor. Sea scrolls,oranyotherspecializedstudiesofinterestto inscriptions, ancientNearEasthistoryandarchaeology, Dead An independentcourseinbiblicalstudies,theology, Intertestamental Period OT 701IndependentStudyintheOldTestament and dom ofGod,the HolySpirit, andJesus.3hours. willbegiven tothetheologicalthemes oftheKing- attention theological emphases, bothdistinctand shared.Special tic gospels.Eachgospelwill besurveyedforitsrespective A studyofthetaskconstructing atheologyoftheSynop- NT 641NewTestament Theology: TheSynopticGospels 3 hours. ing inanideologicallyhostileenvironment,thenand now. mining howitsethicalmessageencouragesChristians liv- book’s artfulliterarystructureinwholeandparts,deter- is giventocrackingthesymboliccode,understanding the centrating onthemesandkeypassages.Special attention Exposition ofthe Apocalypse inEnglishtranslation,con- NT 631ExpositionoftheBookRevelation passages withattentiontohistoricalbackground.3hours. pects. Majorthemesaredevelopedthroughexegesisof key Jude) consideringtheirliterary, doctrinal,andpracticalas- tion (HebrewsandthelettersofJames,Peter, John,and Exposition ofselectedgeneralepistlesinEnglishtransla- NT 626ExpositionoftheGeneralEpistles church today. 3hours. preparation forapplyingthemessageofletter(s)to Students willsharpen exegetical andtheologicalskillsin translation, concentratingonthemesandkeypassages. sub-group ofletterswithinthePaulinecorpus,inEnglish Exposition ofRomans,1-2Corinthians,oranotherepistle NT 621ExpositionofthePaulineEpistles setting. 3hours. sis willbeonthedevelopmentofchurchinitshistorical the othergospelrecords.Whenstudying Acts, theempha- sages. WhenstudyingLuke,comparisonswillbemadewith English translation,concentratingonkeythemesandpas- Exposition ofthegospelLukeorbook Acts in NT 616ExpositionofLuke/Acts exegesis. 3hours. the bookwithothergospelsisanimportantpartof concentrating onthemesandkeypassages.Comparisonof Exposition ofonethefourgospelsinEnglishtranslation, NT 611 ExpositionoftheGospels recent portraitsofJesus.3hours. will examinecriticallythepresuppositionsthatundergirdmost scholars intheso-calledquestfor“historicalJesus”and turies. Students willalsobeexposedtomethodsusedby gospels andthehistoryofscholarshipoverlasttwocen- given tothequestionofinterrelationshipbetween various methodsofcriticalscholarship.Special attentionis A studyofthegospelsMatthew, Mark,andLukeinlightof NT 601TheSynopticGospelsandJesus 1 hour. exposition coursemaybechosen.Prerequisite:NT513. sponds tothatstudiedintheprevioussemesterEnglishBible and syntax. A portionoftheNew Testament whichcorre- Testament, givingattentiontopeculiaritiesofmorphology Involves reading10-15versesperweekfromtheGreekNew NT 516GreekReadings 48 NT 646 New Testament Theology: Johannine SP 511 Experiencing Wilderness Theology Seminar involving a study of the theology of the fourth gos- A study of the biblical theme of the wilderness. The eremos– pel and the Johannine epistles in the light of the early church’s the desert wilderness, where nothing grows and the very relations with Jews and Gnostics in Asia Minor toward the existence of humanity is constantly threatened–is also a end of the first century. 3 hours. place of contemplation and prayer, a special place of spiritual encounter. Students will explore this rich motif in bibli- NT 651 New Testament Theology: Pauline cal, patristic, medieval, radical Protestant, and Roman Catho- Seminar/discussion involving a study of the theology of the lic thought through study and the experience of solitude. Pauline corpus against the background of Paul’s travels in The course will be held in the beautiful Black Hills of South the Graeco-Roman Mediterranean basin. 3 hours. Dakota. 1 hour.

NT 656 New Testament Theology: Men and Women in SP 516 Wisdom of the Desert Fathers Marriage and Church Drawing on the spiritual “Sayings” of the desert tradition of Close exegetical scrutiny of New Testament passages, with the church in fourth-century Egypt, Syria, Asia Minor, and a view to synthesizing their teachings on this important con- Palestine, this course will explore how their unusual vision masters course descriptions temporary issue. 3 hours. of Christian discipleship helps illuminate ways of praying and living as Christians in our world today. 1 hour. NT 661 Sermon on the Mount Exposition of the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7, also SP 518 Introduction to the Spirituality of Eastern drawing on parallels in Mark and Luke. Students will sharpen Orthodoxy exegetical and theological skills as issues of translation, Eastern Orthodox tradition is one of the oldest branches of interpretation, and application of major themes are explored. Christianity. Its richness, complexity, and at times esoteric 1 hour. attractiveness, has been captivating more attention in recent times. This course will explore the main elements of NT 701 Independent Study in the New Testament or Eastern Orthodox spirituality, its God-centered character, the Early Church and applications for personal life and worship. 1 hour. To be arranged with the professor. 1 or 2 hours. SP 521 Spiritual Direction NT 716 Thesis in the New Testament or the Early This course is designed to provide both students and profes- Church sor with an opportunity to explore, through interactive study, Credit arranged. reflection, and application, some of the roots and practices of the discipline of spiritual direction. It gives particular at- NT 751 Cross-Cultural Study tention to the model of our Master Guide, Jesus Christ, and An overseas cross-cultural study in a recognized institution to Spirit-led soul friends and spiritual directors. Prerequisite: which is approved by the program supervisor. 2-10 hours. SP 501. 3 hours. Professors: Paul A. Rainbow, Terence C. Mournet SP 526 The Practice of Prayer “Practice makes perfect” has often been the slogan for teach- ers and parents who want to impress upon their students or children the importance of discipline. In reality, practice never Spirituality makes perfect, “practice makes permanent.” This course SP 501 Introduction to Spiritual Formation will explore the many forms of prayer available to us as we The class will explore some of the classical Christian disci- practice our spiritual life. 3 hours. plines–prayer, meditation, fasting, and journaling–and seek to understand the rich insights on the spiritual life offered by SP 531 The Role of Community in Christian Spirituality devotional literature in church history. It is intended to help Since authentic Christian spirituality thrives in community, foster a deeper desire for a disciplined life of private prayer this course examines the theological concept of community and a broader sensitivity to the presence of God in the many and the various life contexts that encourage Christian spiri- dimensions of our individual and corporate lives. 2 hours. tual formation, such as families, friendships, congregations, and ministry teams. Through interactive study and applied SP 506 Classics of Christian Spirituality experiences, students have the opportunity to connect per- This is a reading seminar that focuses on selected writings sonal and corporate spirituality as they move toward greater of a number of significant figures of Christian tradition from ministry integration. Prerequisite: SP 501. 3 hours. the Patristic period to Modern time. The main objective of this seminar is to enhance knowledge and appreciation for SP 536 Faith, Film, and Fiction the richness, depth, and diversity of Christian spiritual heri- This course will explore the two popular art forms of film and tage. This course addresses Christian spirituality both as a literary fiction from the perspective of Christian theology. Stu- lived experience and as an academic discipline. 3 hours. dents will have the opportunity to engage and discuss popular works produced by Christian artists as well as non-Chris- tian works which offer a window on culture and invite theo-

49 masters course descriptions 3 hours. the interests ofchurchhistoryandhistoricaltheology. and socialstructures. Thecoursecombines denominational manifestations, anditsresponsetopolitical ment ofChristianthought,its confessionalformulations,its tion tothemoderneraisbased onastudyofthedevelop- The historyofthechurchfrom thebeginningofReforma- CH 502ChristianHeritageII interests ofchurchhistoryandhistoricaltheology. 3hours. to politicalandsocialstructures.Thecoursecombines the tian thought,itsconfessionalformulations,andresponse medieval eraisbasedonastudyofthedevelopmentChris- The historyofthechurchfromitsoriginstoend the CH 501ChristianHeritageI Church History Professors: SusanH.Reese,VladimirKharlamov which isapprovedbytheprogramsupervisor. 2-10hours. An overseascross-culturalstudyinarecognizedinstitution SP 751Cross-CulturalStudy Credit arranged. SP 716ThesisinSpiritualFormation To bearrangedwiththeprofessor. 1or2hours. SP 701IndependentStudyinSpiritualFormation for ministry. 1hour. an ongoingpracticeofpersonalspiritualityasafoundation ences, discussion,andreadingwiththegoalofdeveloping ture, retreats,andfamilyspiritualitythroughguidedexperi- This seminarwillexploretheutilizationofjournaling,scrip- Scripture/Retreats/Family Spirituality SP 561SpiritualDisciplinesSeminar:Journaling/ tarian understandingofGod.2hours. fessions), andtheological—basedonhisexpositionofTrini- of hisspirituality:personal—asherevealedtousin(Con- duction tohislife,andwillconcentrateontwomainaspects Western Christianity. The coursewillprovideabriefintro- tects ofmaintheologicaldevelopmentsthattookplacein Augustine isrecognizedasoneofthemostinfluentialarchi- SP 543SpiritualityofAugustine educated andcommonpeople’s piety. 3hours. of Christiandevotionwillbeaddressedinthecontext apologetic, ecclesiastical,practical,andmoraldimensions ity fromtheendoffirsttofourthcentury. Theological, communal andindividualaspectsofspiritualityinChristian- This coursewillintroducethecomplexityanddiversityof SP 541SpiritualityinEarlyChristianity spective ofaChristianworldview. 3hours. thoughtful evaluationofcontemporaryculturefromtheper- logical critique.Thegoalofthecourseistoencouragea 2 hours. sessions designed toprepareleadersfor publicworship. program oflectures,readings, discussions,andpracticum theological, andhistoriccontexts. Students participate in a The studyofworshipinthe Lutherantraditioninitsbiblical, CH 533LutheranHeritage: Worship 2 hours. ing significanceforthelifeandmissionofchurchtoday. amined intheirhistoricalcontextwithaviewtocontinu- ous charterdocumentsoftheLutheranreformationare ex- A studyoftheconfessionsLutheranChurch.The vari- CH 532LutheranHeritage:Confessions opment in America. 2hours. pansion incontinentalEurope,anditsbeginningsdevel- denomination, itsoriginwithLuther’sReformationand ex- A studyofthehistoryandreligiousheritageLutheran CH 531LutheranHeritage:History church. 2hours.(Offered atSaintPaulSchoolof Theology.) that theymayparticipatemoreeffectivelyintheworkof nature andfunctioningoftheUnitedMethodistChurchso This courseacquaintsparticipantswiththeorganizational CH 523UnitedMethodistHeritage:Polity fered atSaintPaulSchoolofTheology.) cal heritageoftheUnitedMethodistchurch.2hours.(Of- municate appropriatelythedoctrinalstandardsandtheologi- This coursehelpsparticipantsunderstandcriticallyandcom- CH 522UnitedMethodistHeritage:Doctrine Paul Schoolof Theology.) light ofitshistoricaldevelopment.2hours.(OfferedatSaint and evaluatethecontemporaryUnitedMethodistChurchin This courseenablesparticipantstounderstand,appreciate, CH 521UnitedMethodistHeritage:History 1 hour. stitutions andpolityofthe American BaptistChurches/USA. This courseexploresbasicmodelsandprinciplesofthein- CH 518AmericanBaptistPolity of theNorth American BaptistConference.1hour. ment. Intendedprimarilyforthoseactiveinthelifeandwork cial attentiontotheprocessofordinationandpastoralplace- nance ofNorth American Baptistcongregations,withspe- A studyoftheheritage,structures,andprinciplesgover- CH 516NorthAmericanBaptistPolity CH 511. Byarrangement. For studentsofnon-Baptistdenominations. A substitutefor CH 512DenominationalHeritage of Baptistpolityinanerarapidchange.2hours. ern Baptistlife,denominationalstructures,andtherelevance character ofBaptistbeliefsinrelationtootherviews,mod- are studied.Special emphasisisplacedonthedistinctive The history, theology, andprinciplesoftheBaptistheritage CH 511 BaptistHeritage 50 masters course descriptions vides a thematicand narrativesynthesis ofevents andideas of themostdramatic changesinitshistory. The coursepro mation, aperiod whenwesternChristianity underwentsome This courseisasurveyand analysisoftheEuropeanRefor- CH 611 TheReformation 3 hours. various communities,itstheology, worship,andlifetoday. will exploretherootsofOrthodox church,theoriginofits the ChristianchurchknownasEasternOrthodoxy. The course An introductiontolifeandhistoryofthehistoricbranch of CH 606TheChristianHeritageoftheEasternChurch fourth ecumenicalcouncilatChalcedon(451).3hours. the formativeperiodfrompassingofapostlesto the sermons, theirdoctrines,andlifeinthechurchduring A surveyoftheearlyChurchFathers:theirwritings, their CH 601IntroductiontoPatristics the lifeandworkofPCUSA ispresupposed.1hour. polity” (BookofOrderG-14.0310d[5]). Active participation in (USA) inpreparingfortheordinationexamination“church didates fortheordainedministryinPresbyterianChurch Discipline” oftheBookOrder. Itisdesignedtoassistcan- Church (USA).Itcoversthecontentsetforthin“Rulesof South Dakota,studiesthedisciplineofPresbyterian This course,offeredincooperationwiththePresbyteryof CH 544PresbyterianHeritage:Discipline 1 hour. pation inthelifeandworkofPCUSAispresupposed. “church polity”(BookofOrderG-14.0310d[5]). Active partici- Church (USA)inpreparingfortheordinationexamination candidates fortheordainedministryinPresbyterian Government” oftheBookOrder. Itisdesignedtoassist Church (USA).Itcoversthecontentsetforthin“Formof South Dakota,studiesthegovernmentofPresbyterian This course,offeredincooperationwiththePresbyteryof CH 543PresbyterianHeritage:Polity presupposed. 1hour. tion inthelifeandserviceofalocalPresbyterianchurchis and sacraments”(BookofOrderG-14.0310d[4]).Participa- (USA) inpreparingfortheordinationexamination“worship didates fortheordainedministryinPresbyterianChurch of theBookOrder. The courseisdesignedtoassistcan- rian Church(USA)assetforthinthe“DirectoryforWorship” South Dakota,coverstheworshiptraditionofPresbyte- This course,offeredincooperationwiththePresbyteryof CH 542PresbyterianHeritage:Worship of alocalPresbyterianchurchispresupposed.1hour. of OrderG14.0310d[3]).Participationinthelifeandservice the ordinationexaminationin“theologicalcompetence”(Book ministry inthePresbyterianChurch(USA)preparingfor course isdesignedtoassistcandidatesfortheordained theology, asevidencedbyTheBookofConfessions. The Church (USA).ItcoversthebasicemphasesofReformed South Dakota,examinesthetheologyofPresbyterian This course,offeredincooperationwiththePresbyteryof CH 541PresbyterianHeritage:Theology - 3 hours. Christology, Holy Spirit, ecclesiology, oreschatology. doctrine: prolegomena,God, creation,anthropology, Intensive seminarsfocusing onaparticularareaofChristian TH 521TheologySeminar contemporary church,its ministry, ministers. 3hours. andits assessed withaneyefortheresourcesitprovides the in thepresentwillbeexplored.Barth’stheologyalso be matics. Barth’simportancebothinhishistoricalcontext and development anditsmatureexpressionintheChurchDog- The courseexaminesthetheologyofKarlBarthinlight of its TH 511 TheTheologyofKarlBarth Holy Spirit, and God’sfutureforhumanity. 3hours. and purposeofthechurch,personwork the attention isgiventoGod’sactivityincreation,thenature A studyofthecontinuedactivity TH 502Creation,theSpirit,andChurch fensible. 3hours. conclusions whicharebiblicallybased,coherent,andde- above areasandassiststhestudentincomingtopersonal troduces theparticipanttomajorissuesineachof authority, God,humanity, andJesusChrist.Thecoursein- A studyofthemajordoctrinesChristianfaith:biblical TH 501God,Christ,andHumanity Theology Professors: VladimirKharlamov, PhilipE.Thompson which isapprovedbytheprogramsupervisor. 2-10hours. An overseascross-culturalstudyinarecognizedinstitution CH 751Cross-CulturalStudy Credit arranged. CH 716ThesisintheHeritageofChurch To bearrangedwiththeprofessor. 1or2hours. CH 701IndependentStudyintheHeritageofChurch minorities, andpopularreligiousculture.3hours. ity, paying specialattentiontotheexperiencesofwomen, events, leaders,andchangesinNorth American Christian- vide abasicoverviewofsomethemostimportantthemes, United States andCanada. This courseisintendedtopro- A studyconcernedwiththehistoryofChristianityin CH 621AmericanChurchHistory thought.1hour.of Calvin’s necessary, seekingtodiscoverandarticulatetheinfluences the ChristianReligion,”supplementedbyotherreadingsas An intensivestudyofportionsJohnCalvin’s“Institutes CH 616Calvin’sInstitutes pact onChristianityboththenandnow. 3hours. of theReformation,examiningitssocialandreligiousim- of Godintheworld.Special 51 masters course descriptions works thathave beensignificantinthefield oftheology. Ex- This coursewill provideanopportunityfor studentstostudy TH 576GreatTexts inTheology 1 hour. tism oftheLord, Transfiguration, Trinity, ReignofChrist). along withsignificantobservances inthecycle(e.g.Bap- (Advent-Christmas-Epiphany andLent-Easter-Pentecost) of theliturgicalcalendar, focusingonthetwofestal seasons This coursewillexploretheformationandtheologicalthemes TH 571TheLiturgicalCalendar contexts ofvariousracialcommunities.3hours. responses toissuesofracebytheologianswritingfromwithin tecedents tocurrentdiscussionwillbesurveyedaswell as of racerelations,racialprejudice,andracism.Historical an- An explorationofthetheologicalquestionsraisedbyissues TH 566TheologyandRace and “closed”communionmembership.1hour. as meansofgrace,theirrelationtodiscipleship,and“open” ment ofbothpractices,issuesterminology, theirfunction ration willincludethebiblicalbasesandhistoricaldevelop- pastoral dimensionsofbothritesareconsidered.Theexplo- and ServiceoftheLord’s Table. Theological, ethical,and This courseexaminestheChristianpracticesofBaptism TH 561Water, Bread,andCup works willvaryfromsemestertosemester. 3hours. plore thevarioustheologicalissuesraisedtherein.Specific amine specificexamplesofthesevariousmediaandex- the artsintersectwithChristiantheology. Students willex- media suchasliteraryfiction,film,television,music,and This coursewillexplorethewaysinwhichcontemporary TH 541ChristianTheologyandContemporaryMedia ral practice.3hours. with contemporarytheologicalissuesastheyimpactpasto- bility fordevelopingandleadingspecificseminarsdealing employ aseminarapproach,withstudentstakingresponsi- complexities oflivinginapluralisticsociety. The coursewill theology andministry, andtheexperienceoffaithwith Students willbechallengedtointegratetheoryandpractice, TH 536TheTheologyofPastoralCare American andWesternunderstandingofculture.3hours. and reachtheworld.Thecoursewillfocusprimarilyonan lens, aswelldevelopstrategiestobetterservethechurch different waysofunderstandingculturethroughatheological tion tothecultureofworld.Students willbeexposedto study oftheworldatlargeandrolechurchinrela- A surveyofsomethemajorthemesintheological TH 531TheologyandCulture 3 hours. nist Theology,Process Theology,Narrative Theology. and tion toLiberalism,Neo-orthodoxy, LiberationTheology, Femi- from thenineteenthcenturytopresent,withspecialatten- A studyofmajortheologiansandtheologicalmovements TH 526ContemporaryTheology

: Professor Emeritus:RalphE.Powell Professors: PhilipE.Thompson,VladimirKharlamov which isapprovedbytheprogramsupervisor. 2-10hours. An overseascross-culturalstudyinarecognizedinstitution TH 751Cross-CulturalStudy Credit arranged. TH 716ThesisinTheology To bearrangedwiththeprofessor. 1or2hours. TH 701IndependentStudyinTheology and facultyinvolvedintheM.A.(BibleTheology).2hours. A colloquiumonresearchmethodsandprojectsforstudents TH 601ColloquiuminBibleandTheology tion oftheSonGod.2or3hours. and theQuestionofBeing;N.T.Wright, The Resurrec- works byJurgenMoltmann;Stanley Grenz, The NamedGod C. F. H.Henry, God,Revelation,and Authority (selections); Romans; ReinholdNiebuhr, The NatureandDestinyofMan; tian Faith;worksbyP. T. Forsyth;KarlBarth’s Epistletothe the ChristianReligion;F. D.E.Schleiermacher, The Chris- amples include,butarenotlimitedto,Calvin’sInstitutesof eration alternatives. Theparticipantisassisted indrawing with specialattention tojust-wartheory, pacifism,andlib- An overviewof Christianattitudestoward warandviolence ET 541ChristianPerspectives onWar Christian andthechurchin nationalaffairs.1or3hours. ticipant isguidedincoming totermswiththeroleof ing themajorhistoricalmodels andcrucialissues.Thepar- A studyoftherelationshipbetweenchurchandstateinclud- ET 536FaithandPolitics sis onabortionandeuthanasia.1hour. from advancesinmedicaltechnology, withspecialempha- A courseexaminingthevarietyofmoraldilemmasarising ET 531IssuesinBioethics sion tothepoorandmarginalized.3hours. today. Particularattentionisfocusedonthechurch’s mis- engage manyofthekeysocialissuesfacingchurch models ofsocialengagement.Lecturesanddiscussionswill in thewidersocietyaswellasurveyofcontemporary A studyofthebiblicalmandateforchurch’sinvolvement ET 502SocialMinistryoftheChurch social. 3hours. in therealmofethicaldecisionmaking,bothpersonaland asanadvisor seeks toincreasetheminister’scompetence of contemporaryethicalissuesasthebackdrop,course rooted principlesofjudgmentandaction.Usingawiderange An investigationoftheChristianmoralidealandbiblically ET 501ChristianEthics Christian Ethics 52 conclusions regarding the response of the church to a vio- EM 527 Ministry with Single Adults lent world. 1 hour. This workshop will examine the church’s ministry with singles: those widowed, separated, deserted, divorced, or never mar- ET 701 Independent Study in Christian Ethics ried. The primary focus will be on singles 18 to 40 years of To be arranged with the professor. 1 or 2 hours. age, although ministry with older singles will also be considered. Attention will be given to biblical views of singleness, ET 716 Thesis in Christian Ethics contemporary demographics, publications, and curricula, as Credit arranged. well as local church resources, persons, and programs. 1 hour. ET 751 Cross-Cultural Study An overseas cross-cultural study in a recognized institution EM 541 Special Focuses in Children’s Ministry which is approved by the program supervisor. 2-10 hours. This course will spotlight one current issue impacting children’s ministry per course offering. Special focus ex- Professor: Ronald D. Sisk amples: needs and characteristics of pre-school children, needs and characteristics of children between the ages of 6 masters course descriptions and 11, and the Christian environment of children both in the home and in the church. 2 hours. Educational Ministries EM 546 Special Focuses in Family Ministry EM 501 Educational Ministries of the Church This course will spotlight one current issue impacting family A survey of the biblical view of teaching and the development ministry per course offering. Special focus examples: edu- of the teaching program of the church to provide a foundation cation and the adult life cycle, marriage enrichment, and for interpreting, structuring, and evaluating a program of teach- family life education. 2 hours. ing and training for a congregation. 3 hours. EM 701 Independent Study in Educational Ministries EM 503 Curriculum in Educational Ministries To be arranged with professor. 1 or 2 hours. A survey of the basic concepts which undergird curriculum development to provide a foundation for analyzing, evaluat- EM 716 Thesis in Educational Ministries ing, and writing educational curriculum within the local church. Credit arranged. 3 hours. Professors: Theodore M. Faszer, Kelly J. Lashly, EM 505 Philosophy of Educational Ministries Susan H. Reese An analysis of various philosophies of education: biblical, secular, and religious. Several historical schools of thought as well as contemporary philosophies will be analyzed. The student will develop a personal philosophy of Christian education. 2 hours. Youth Ministries YM 501 Foundations of Youth Ministry I* EM 511 Effective Teaching Practicum An examination of the critical foundations for building effec- A workshop for planning, executing, and evaluating teach- tive ministry among teenagers and their families. The course ing/learning situations. Prerequisite: EM 501. 2 hours. will challenge students to explore biblical/theological principles, adolescent developmental processes, and social/ EM 521 Creativity and Experiential Education cultural contexts of youth ministry. This course provides the Visiting and observing educational ministries of local churches building blocks for a philosophical foundation for ministry and para-church Christian ministries to provide students with among young people. 2 hours. a framework for evaluation and program planning. 1 hour. YM 502 Foundations of Youth Ministry II* EM 523 Small Group Ministry A continuation of Foundations of Youth Ministry I (philosophi- A course designed to enable the student to explore the dy- cal foundations), the critical foundations for building and lead- namics inherent in small group process, and to investigate ing an effective student ministry. This course focuses on the essential everyday practices of youth ministry. Students will the potential of using small groups as a vehicle of educa- add to their philosophical foundation building blocks of effec- tional ministries. Issues such as the theological foundations tive practices for ministry among young people. 2 hours. of small groups, small group leadership, resources for small groups, and administration of small groups in the local church will be addressed. 2 hours. YM 506 Youth Discipleship An exploration of the principles and methods of discipling EM 525 Adults in Life Transitions teens as followers of Jesus Christ. Students will gain under- A study of the developmental transitions of the adult life cycle standing and experience in coming alongside a young per- and the ministry of the church with adults in these various son in his or her spiritual journey. Students will develop a transitions. 1 hour. strategy for intentional discipleship in the context of student ministry. 2 hours.

53 masters course descriptions sic inalocalchurch. 2hours. opment ofskills inorganizing,directing,and evaluatingmu- task inworship,education, and evangelism,thedevel- A workshoponchurchmusic ministryinlightofthechurch’s MU 501MusicintheLife oftheChurch Church Music Professor: KellyJ.Lashly not required. *It ishelpful totake YM501and YM 502inorder, but itis Credit arranged. YM 716Thesisin Youth Ministries To bearrangedwithprofessor. 1or2hours. YM 701IndependentStudy in Youth Ministries arranged. fessional whoisapprovedbythesupervisingprofessor. Credit ministry alongsideanexperiencedyouthpastororotherpro- Three monthstooneyearwillbespentworkinginayouth YM 576 Youth MinistryInternship of appliedministryandyouthtraining.2hours. An interculturalimmersionexperiencefocusedonthestudy Experience YM 571InterculturalYouth MinistryImmersion 1 hour. discovering howtolive,love,andleadinthewayofJesus. dents willseekadesignforlifeandministry, on thelifeofJesus.ThroughexploringJesus,stu- A one-daylearningexperienceforyouthworkers,centered YM 561SonlifeEnroute istry, understandingyouthculture.1or2hours. counseling withteenagers,campsandretreatsinyouthmin- fering. Special focusexamples:partneringwithparents, lescents oraspecificareaofyouthministrypercourseof- This courseinvestigatesonecurrentissueimpactingado- YM 556SpecialFocusesin Youth Ministry field ofyouthministry. 1or2hours. eas andtopicsastheylearnfromtopprofessionalsinthe ference). Students willbechallengedinvariousministryar- CreekStudentWorkers Convention,Willow MinistriesCon- ministry conference(i.e.Youth Specialties NationalYouth This courseoffersanopportunitytoattendadesignatedyouth YM 551 Youth MinistryConference ing afollow-upplan.2or3hours. peer evangelism,designingoutreachevents,andestablish- evangelism, includingwaysofequippingyouthforpeer-to- given tothedevelopmentofanintentionalstrategyforyouth teens withtheloveandtruthofJesusChrist.Focuswillbe An explorationoftheprinciplesandmethodsreaching YM 508 Youth Evangelism Professors: TheodoreM.Faszer, Paul A. Rainbow Credit arranged. MU 716ThesisinChurch Music To bearrangedwithprofessor. 1or2hours. MU 701IndependentStudyinChurchMusic ity underguidancewillbeemphasized.1hour. pervision ofaprofessionalinthefield.Evolvingresponsibil- a broadrangeofmusicministryexperiencesunderthe su- Students willbeinvolvedinplanning, leading,andevaluating MU 571ChurchMusicPracticum ter. Dailyindividualrehearsalisrequired.1hour. receive aminimumoftensessionsinstructionpersemes- Individual vocalorinstrumentalinstruction.Thestudentwill MU 566AppliedMusic ministry. 1hour. porary musicinthecontextofseminaryandlocalchurch a varietyofinstrumentalorvocalsacredmusicandcontem- This coursewillpreparestudentsforlearningandperforming MU 561MusicalEnsembles ral musicisstudied.1hour. addition, avarietyofhistoric,contemporary, andsacred cho- The choirpreparesandperformsamajorchoralwork.In MU 552ChoralPracticum ral works,contemporaryandgospelmusic.1hour. Practicum forlearningavarietyofsacredmusic,majorcho- MU 551SeminaryCommunityChoir of thisresource.3hours. be toenhancestudentawarenessofthebeautyandpower using selectedworksofsacredclassicalmusic.Itsaimwill The courseisabasicintroductiontomusicappreciation, MU 526ClassicalMusicandtheChristianHeritage musicians, churchleaders,andcongregations.2hours. lenges theyoffertopastors,churchstaffmembers, practices andforms,aswelltheopportunitieschal- A studyofthemultifacetedemergingworshipandmusic MU 504Trends inWorship andMusic choral andinstrumentalprogram.2hours. and forevaluating,supervising,administeringthechurch’s A workshopforacquiringskillseffectiveinchoralconducting Programs MU 503ConductingandAdministeringChurchMusic Current trendswillbeexamined.2hours. public worship,education,andevangelismwillbeexplored. present. Hymnorigin,content,style,andeffectiveusein music, theirwordsandtunes,fromearliesttimestothe A practicalandhistoricalstudyofhymnscongregational MU 502WorshipMusic:HymnologytoPraiseMusic 54 masters course descriptions requisite: PR501.2or3hours. mons willbepreparedusing preachingasstorytelling.Pre- forms andmethodsofstory tellingwillbeexamined.Ser- story. Importantwritingonthesubjectwillbestudied. The An examinationoftheconcept ofpreachingastellingthe PR 541AdvancedPreaching: PreachingasStory Prerequisites: PR501and502.2hours. through developingadeliverystyleofpreachingwithoutnotes. An experientialcoursetoenrichone’spreachingministry PR 536AdvancedPreaching:PreachingwithoutNotes for theirownfutureuse.Prerequisite:PR501.2or3hours. preachers, andprepareabibliographyonBiblecharacters sermons onBiblecharacters,studysignificantbiographical developing biographicalsermons.Students will construct preaching. Thiscourseincludesprinciplesandmethodsfor A seminaronthebiographicalsermonasaformofbiblical PR 531PreachingonBibleCharacters 501. 2or3hours. sic typesofNew Testament material.Prerequisite:PR dents willdevelopavarietyofbiblicalsermonsfromtheba- A courseinbiblicalpreachingfromtheNew Testament. Stu- PR 526 Advanced PreachingfromtheNewTestament PR 501.2or3hours. on thebasictypesofOld Testament material.Prerequisite: formulation ofbiblicalsermons.Sermonswillbeconstructed A studyofbiblicalpreaching,textualinterpretation,andthe PR 521 Advanced PreachingfromtheOldTestament try. 3hours. nesses ascommunicatorswithaviewtocompetentminis- church, studentswillexploretheirownstrengthsandweak- a comprehensiveplanforcommunicationwithinlocal preparation anddeliveryofsermons,thedevelopment tions ministriesofthelocalchurch.Throughreadings, An introductiontothepreaching,teaching,andcommunica- PR 511 CommunicationinChristianMinistry requisite: PR501.2hours. and evaluationoftheirpreachingonacontinuingbasis.Pre- is intendedtoprovidestudentswithcriteriaforself-review evaluated byvideotapereviewandpeercritique.Thiscourse sic principlesofsermondelivery. Student preachingwillbe A laboratoryforpreachingpracticumwhichincludestheba- PR 502SermonDelivery preacher. Prerequisites: OT 501,NT 501.3hours. preparation forsermondelivery;andpracticalhelpsthe of biblicalpreaching;thedevelopmentasermon; and historyofpreaching;Biblestudyforthebases biblical preaching.Thiscourseincludesthenature,scope, A studyofthetheologicalandmethodologicaldynamics PR 501BiblicalFoundationsofSermonPreparation Preaching ciples ofinnovation, vitalization,andchange thatserveGod’s This courseinvites thestudenttoexplore andapplyprin- Ministry Context LE 506IntotheFuture:Strategic Leadershipinthe ning ministryprojects.3hours. ing andmotivatinglaity staff, decisionmaking,andplan- leadership andadministration,churchorganization,mobiliz- A coursedesignedtointroducethestudentprinciples of LE 501ChurchLeadershipandAdministration Leadership Professor Emeritus:L.HughLitchfield Professor: RonaldD.Sisk Credit arranged. PR 716ThesisinPreaching arranged withtheprofessor. 1or2hours. In theareaofspeech,homiletics,media,writing.To be PR 701IndependentStudyinPreaching appropriate languagetofosterunderstanding.2hours. mons withemphasisonchildren’sspiritualdevelopmentand A workshoponthepreparationanddeliveryofchildren’sser- Sermons PR 581PreparationandDeliveryofChildren’s preaching ethically?1hour. sion? Whatismanipulation?Howcanonebeassuredof the ethicsofpreachingeventitself.Whatispersua- ing withcontroversialissues.Thiscoursewillalsoexamine on howpreachersofpastandpresenthaveapproacheddeal- throughout Christianhistory. Students willgainperspective This coursewillexaminegreatsermonsonethicalissues PR 561PreachingEthically result ofsuchpreachingwillbeexamined.1hour. stand itsdefinition,message,andmannerofdelivery. The A studyoftheevangelistic-typesermon,seekingtounder- PR 556EvangelisticPreaching sentation software isrecommendedbutnotrequired.1hour. Experience usingPowerPoint,MediaShout,orotherpre- other formsofmediaandtechnologywillbeaddressed. PowerPoint andMediaShout),art,imagery, music,film,and mon. Techniques ofusingpresentation software(suchas many waysthattechnologycanbeusedaspartofaser- life, somusttheartofpreaching.Thiscourseexamines As ourculturegrowsinitsusageoftechnologyeveryday PR 551 Advanced PreachingUsingTechnology and written.1hour. tion. Waysofconstructingsuchsermonswillbestudied the funeral,wedding,revival,communion,andchilddedica- A seminarexaminingspecialoccasionsermonssuchas PR 546PracticalPreachingintheParish 55 kingdom purposes within diverse ministry settings. The LE 561 Developmental Dynamics for Women in course introduces processes of creative collaboration that Leadership can provide strategic direction for a ministry’s future while This course examines crucial issues in the development of also appreciating and appropriating significant values from women as leaders. Leadership emergence theory will pro- the past. Approaches to ministry development, design, and vide a framework for examining the developmental process implementation are explored. Conflict is investigated as a of women. Students will proactively plan and prepare for normal and potentially beneficial dynamic during times of future ministry as they gain perspective on this important change. 3 hours. topic. 3 hours.

LE 511 Change and Conflict Management LE 701 Independent Study in Leadership This class provides an introductory study of resources and To be arranged with professor. 1 or 2 hours. processes for a change agent and conflict manager in a church-related context of ministry. One focus is attaining a LE 716 Thesis in Leadership broad base of acceptance and cooperation for innovative and Credit arranged. major changes in a church. Students learn management masters course descriptions models toward unity with diversity. 2 hours. Professor Emeritus: Richard F. Houts

LE 512 The Speed of Trust and Grace in Ministry A study of the concepts of trust and grace from two major authors, Stephen M. R. Covey and Philip Yancey. High trust Pastoral Ministries and/or grace elevate and speed every dimension of an orga- PM 501 Graduate Theological Research nized ministry. Low trust and lack of grace to others slows A workshop in developing competencies to access and down every decision, communication, and relationship. God’s evaluate library resources. Students are introduced to a grace as his action assisting us in ministry relationships will variety of research strategies and materials. Special be a major focus. 2 hours. emphasis is on the South Dakota Library Network and software for biblical studies, as well as more traditional LE 516 Church Staff Team Ministry resources such as periodical indexes, bibliographies, and A seminar addressing the principles and processes of effec- other key reference tools. 1 hour. tive ministry staff relationships in the local church. The course prepares persons as associates or heads of staff in the church PM 511 Worship Leadership setting. 2 hours. A course seeking to impart an understanding of the purpose and nature of worship from biblical, theological, LE 521 Grace-Based Servant Leadership historical, and contemporary perspectives in order to A study of the concepts and practice of restoring the core develop skills in preparing and leading worship. 3 hours. values of grace and servant leadership in ministry. Every church or ministry organization has a set of core values. Of PM 512 Pastoral Care through Preaching and these, grace and servant leadership should be central. Our Worship focus will be on dispensing grace interpersonally through This course will explore ways in which preaching and servant leadership, grace gifts, and forgiveness. 1 hour. worship are a part of the ministry of pastoral care. Stu dents will examine ways to preach and lead worship from LE 552 Leadership Development in Lifelong a “pastoral” perspective, as well as discover how to provide Perspective specialized public ministry in times of major life transi This course will encourage students to adopt an intentional tions (e.g. birth, death, graduation, retirement, career approach to lifelong development as Christian leaders. A crisis, marriage, etc.). Special attention will be given to range of resources will be employed to assist students in the importance of ritual practices in providing pastoral care thinking strategically about their development at various key within a congregation. 3 hours. points in the life course. Students will be aided in reflecting upon a balanced approach to spiritual, skill, and strategic PM 513 Dramatic Arts in the Church formation. 3 hours. A nuts-and-bolts guide to building a drama ministry in the local congregation. Participants will also become the LE 556 Mentoring actors and crew of a short drama to be presented in a This course provides a comprehensive look at the essen- seminary chapel service. 1 hour. tials of the various types and dynamics of mentoring relationships. Mentoring is discussed from a developmental PM 516 The Renewal of Congregational Life perspective in order to understand what types of mentoring An examination of the meaning and mystery of the Lord’s relationships are more critical during various phases of a renewing work today. What are the hindrances and blocks person’s life. 3 hours. to true renewal? Where does true renewal begin and what are its consequences? The seminar will focus on the role of the Spirit in renewal. 1 hour.

56 masters course descriptions sources, and ongoing pastoralsupportafter referral.The crisis, including short-termcounseling,developing referral This coursedeals withhelpingcouples throughmarital Care PM 567BuildingStrong Marriages throughPastoral sidered. 3hours. parishioners’ growthandspiritual developmentwillbecon- lies acrossthelifespan,counselingincrisissituations, and congregational support,workingwithindividualsandfami- biblical andclinicalfoundationsofpastoralcare,models of care giverinacongregationalsetting.Issuessuchas the This courseintroducesstudentstotheroleofapastoral PM 561IntroductiontoPastoralCare chases, handlingdebt,andgenerosity. 1hour. budgeting, planning,saving,investing,makingwise pur- the financialtopicsencounteredbothinlifeandministry— churches andtheworld.Thecoursewilladdressmany of finances sotheycanmodelfinancialstewardshiptotheir The goalofthiscourseistohelpstudentsunderstandtheir PM 547MinistryandPersonalFinancialStewardship cal perspectivesonwealth,money, andlifestyle.1hour. for effectivecongregationalfundraisingthatgrowoutofbibli- grams forthelocalchurch.Participantswilllearnmethods An overviewofcapitalfundcampaignsandstewardshippro- PM 546FundingtheVision to transformeachtechnologyintoeffective ministry. 1hour. and otherapplications.Students willfocusonpracticalways audio, andvideo;churchlighting,webdesigns,databases; presentations; thepreparationanduseofdigitalpictures, the lifeandworshipofchurch,including:PowerPoint a numberofcurrenttechnologicalapplicationstoenhance ing andlearning.Eachcourseinthisseriesexploresoneof Increasingly, technologyaffords newopportunitiesforteach- PM 541Technology intheChurch speakers. 2hours. field trips,focusedinterviewswithruralresidents,andguest more effective.Thishighlyexperientialcoursewillfocuson rural middle-Americawithagoalofmakingministry A coursedesignedtoacquaintstudentswiththemindsetof PM 531MinistryinaRuralSetting them. 1hour. tions canfaithfullyandcreativelyengageinmissionamong generations aswellemergingpatternsofhowcongrega- Participants willexplorethecentralcharacteristicsofthese young adultscommonlyreferredtoas“Xers”and“Millennials.” lenges forlocalchurchministryposedbythegenerationsof This coursewillexploretheprofoundopportunitiesandchal- Generations PM 526CongregationalMissionandthePostmodern unteers tobeeffectiveservants inministry. 2hours. This coursewillexplorebiblicalprinciplesempoweringvol- Volunteers areavitalpart ofministryinthelocalchurch. Ministry PM 521EquippingandEmpoweringVolunteers in leadership whichare exploredinclass. 1hour. worship settings, principlesandpractices ofworship supervision to putintopractice,inseminary community This workshop providesopportunityfor studentsunder PM 651WorshipLeadership Practicum ministry. 2hours. Participants willassesstheir ownreadinessforChristian mon ministrychallengesin lightofbasicChristianbeliefs. faith statementandwillhavetheopportunitytointerpretcom- will beguidedthroughtheprocessofwritingapersonal integrative applicationofacquiredministryskills.Students facilitates theprocessoftheologicalself-definitionand the Designed forstudentsnearinggraduation,thiscourse PM 601ReadinessforMinistryColloquium dentiality. 2hours. boundaries, denominationalministerialcodes,andconfi- as personalstewardship,ethicsofleadership,sexual of ministerialpractice.Thecoursewillincludetopics such A courseexaminingthepersonalandprofessionalethics PM 586MinisterialEthics 1 hour. students andspouses,whohavechildren. ministry. This coursewillbenefitsinglestudents,married ing tolearn,explore,andplanforwellnessintheirfuture Class sessionsandassignmentswillassistthoseattend- and boundarysetting,financesstewardship. making transitions,childreninministryfamilies,intimacy the family, astrongmarriagerelationship, maintaining and maximizingindividualstrengthsgiftednesswithin work willstimulatereflectionrelatedtoissuesofidentifying living lifeinvocationalministry. Classtimeandcourse This coursewillfocusontherewardsandchallengesof PM 580LifeintheMinistry:AFamilyPerspective networks. 3hours. emphasis onministrythroughfamilyandcongregational experiencing acuteandchronicgrief.Therewillbean people whoarecomingtotheendoflife,andthose be giventodevelopingessentialskillsforministrywith suffering, evil,andlifeafterdeath.Particularattentionwill dynamics ofgrief,includingthevariousbeliefsconcerning of lossandwillexplorethetheologicalpsychosocial this course,participantswillexaminetheirownexperience Life isfilledwithlossthatcomesinnumerousforms.In Bereavement PM 572PastoralCareinLoss,Death,and and ministryprofessionals.1hour. a partnershipamonghospital, hospice,nursing,pharmacy, terminally ill.Theexperiencesaremadepossiblethrough other professionalstomeettheneedsofthosewhoare process. Participantslearnhowtoworkeffectivelywith A seminardealingwithissuesrelatedtotheendoflife PM 570InterdisciplinaryPalliativeCareSeminar groups andretreats.3hours. tive ministriesthatstrengthenmarriages,e.g.enrichment course alsolooksathowthechurchcandeveloppreven- 57 masters course descriptions An evangelism workshoptoassiststudents inlearningskills IC 520Relational WitnessingSkills 3 hours. gelism andsocialserviceinto thetotalministryofchurch. and meanstomoveacongregation towardincorporatingevan- as awitnessingcommunity, providingthestudent withways A workshoponthecorporate evangelisticroleofthechurch IC 518BuildingtheEvangelisticChurch istries. 3hours. local andglobalevangelismintheirownchurches min- spective willhelpstudentspromoteandpracticeeffective by churchleadersfromaroundtheworld.Thiswide per- developed bylookingatmethodsandproposalsadvocated challenges forevangelism,evangelisticstrategiesare then Beginning withasurveyofcontemporaryopportunities and Evangelism IC 516ContemporaryStrategiesforLocalandGlobal including pluralisticNorth America. 3hours. gospel inawaythatpromotestransformationanyculture, will interactinordertohelpthestudentcommunicate texts. Foundationalprinciplesinanthropologyandtheology students understandandinterprettheirownculturalcon- various culturalcontextsaroundtheworld.Thiswillhelp The interactionbetweenfaithandculturewillbestudiedin IC 506FaithandCultureinInterculturalContexts hours. gospel inanincarnational,multifaceted,andholisticway. 3 attitudes, andcompetenciesrelatedtocommunicatingthe missions. Thecoursefocusesondevelopingawareness, lism andsocialministriesinlocalsettingsaswellglobal the churchissentintoworldtodo.Itlooksatevange- This foundationalcourseaddressesthequestionofwhat IC 501MissionoftheChurch Intercultural Studies Richard Reitsma Ronald D.Sisk,KellyJ.Lashly, CeceliaI.Dachtler, Professors: GaryE.Strickland, TheodoreM.Faszer, Credit arranged. PM 716ThesisintheMinistriesofChurch To bearrangedwiththeprofessor. 1or2hours. In theareaofleadershipandadministration,orworship. Church PM 701IndependentStudyintheMinistriesof faculty advisorforthecourse.1hour. Requirements forearningcreditwillbedeterminedbythe Student Council.Students mayearncreditfortwoyears. in thespringsemesterforservingafullyearon appointed positionsmayearnonesemesterhourofcredit Students servingontheStudent Councilinelectedor PM 656StudentLeadershipPracticum munity. Both theoryandpracticeare combinedasclass- evant Christian responsetobringtransformation toacom- spectives on poverty, which thenguidesafaithfuland rel- framework ispresentedthat shapesandinformstheper- practice ofChristiancommunity development. A biblical This courseprovidesanunderstanding oftheprinciplesand Development IC 548Walkingwiththe Poor:ChristianCommunity an experiencedchurchplanter. 1or3hours. class lecturesarecoupledwithoutsidefieldmentoring by around theworld.Boththeoryandpracticearecombined as a strategyforreproducingministryinNorth America or new outreachministry, thiscoursehelps ateamtodevelop For thoseconsideringbeingpartofanewchurchplant or IC 547PlantingDynamicandHealthyChurches promote personalgrowthandministryeffectiveness.3hours. perience. Thiswillbefollowedbydebriefingandreflection to ration, eachstudentwillhaveaninterculturalimmersionex- ministry usinganincarnationalmodel. After prepa- ties. Thiscoursehelpspreparethestudentforintercultural Intercultural workersfaceuniquechallengesandopportuni- Workers IC 545PreparationandNurturingofIntercultural contexts inordertoinformtheirownministries.3hours. will applytheseprinciplesandpracticestocontemporary for thecontextualchurchbothlocallyandglobally. Students cesses, contemporarychallenges,andfutureopportunities periods revealsdefiningcharacteristics,variousmodels/pro- and successesofthechurchinvariousculturestime relevant andscripturallyfaithful. A reviewofthestruggles to understandhowgrowchurchesthatarebothculturally the world.Beginningatthisintersection,courseseeks Christianity andcultureintersectinthechurchallaround IC 543TheContextualChurch that haveyettoinitiallyreceiveit.3hours. to strategyandtheimperativeofbringinggospelgroups the worldChristianmovement,withspecificattentiongiven A biblical,historical,andculturalanalysisoftheimpact IC 541PerspectivesontheWorldChristianMovement specific church.1hour. and churchgrowth.Participantswilldevelopaplanfor A workshoponcurrentideasandmethodsofevangelism IC 524CurrentTopics inEvangelism requisite: IC501or520.1hour. topics, andencouragingprayingforoneanother. Pre- the previousweek,discussingrelatedrelationalwitnessing A practicalworkshopforsharingwitnessingexperiencesfrom IC 522RelationalWitnessingPracticum their faith.3hours. ways thatchurchescanassisttheirmembersinsharing believers, andhowtosharetheirfaith.Theywillalsolearn with unchurchedindividuals,howtobetterunderstandnon- dents willlearnhowtoinitiateandstrengthenfriendships related toone-to-onecommunicationofthegospel.Stu- 58 room experiences will be coupled with outside field mentoring ties and what might be barriers in the process of sharing by practicing Christian development workers. 3 hours. Christianity with someone from this religious background. 3 hours. IC 549 Ministering to Minority Groups A seminar in which representatives of various minority groups IC 584 Introduction to Islam: Christian Perspective present their religious beliefs and practices and their unique The main objective of this course is to convey to a non- perspectives in dealing with life issues. Implications for Muslim audience the beliefs, practices, and history of Islam Christian education and local church ministry will be ad- taking into an account the diversity of Muslim life and com- dressed. 2 hours. plexity of contemporary religious and political issues. Spe- cial attention will be given to Islam in the U.S. and anti- IC 551 Contemporary Missions Issues Western tendencies manifested in Muslim fundamentalism. A seminar focusing on specific issues that are crucial in The main context of this course will be to address above- contemporary mission settings. 1 hour. mentioned issues from the learned Christian perspective. 3 hours. IC 552 Storytelling, Proverbs, and Other Oral Art in Its masters course descriptions Biblical and Contemporary Contexts IC 585 Islam and the Christian Mission Since the scriptures were spoken to audiences that were An introduction to Islam from a contemporary perspective predominately oral learners, an understanding of how oral that includes the importance of an historical and interna- cultures communicate well provides insight into the forma- tional foundation for understanding. The focus of the course tion of scripture and communication in contemporary cul- will be the connection between Islam and Christianity, in- tures around the world. Students will learn how oral societ- cluding consideration of proselytizing and dialogue. 2 hours. ies function and how these observations impact our understanding of early Christian tradition and the formation of the IC 586 Native American Ministry New Testament. Students will then use this understanding This course will center on traditional Native North American to explore ways in which oral communication can assist perspectives of human identity and spirituality as the foun- Christian ministry by creating oral art in contemporary con- dation for holistic Christian ministry approaches. Students will discover theological and missiological perspectives of texts. 3 hours. ministry rooted in Native North American spirituality and experience. 2 hours. IC 571 Mission Immersion Experience* A one- or two-week trip participating in intercultural Christian IC 701 Independent Study in Intercultural Studies ministry. Locations include North American cities, Indian To be arranged with the professor. 1 or 2 hours. reservations, and various overseas locations. 1 or 2 hours. IC 716 Thesis in Intercultural Studies IC 573 Mission Field Study* Credit arranged. A 3½- or 4-week trip participating in intercultural ministry alongside missionaries and local church leaders. Pre-trip SM 546 Missions Internship and on-the-field orientation, readings, and research are re- Credit arranged. (See page 60.) quired. January term and in the summer, on the basis of student interest and field arrangements. 3 hours. *Students may join a Sioux Falls Seminary group trip or set up their own trip in consultation with the supervising mis- IC 575 Ministering to the Poor* sions professor. On-site participation in ministry to the poor in an inner city setting. 1 or 2 hours. Professor : W. Jay Moon Professor Emeritus: George W. Lang IC 581 Cross-Cultural Christian Discipling Contemporary discipling methods and concepts have often been narrowly confined to cognitive input. By looking at discipling methods from a variety of cultures around the world, Supervised Ministry insights and models for discipling will be revealed that in- Five semesters of Supervised Ministry are required in the clude the use of symbols, ceremonies, rites, oral literature, Master of Divinity program. Student pastors will meet with a etc. Students will construct their own structures for discipling Seminary resource person as their mentor. Three semes- in their particular contexts based upon these insights and ters of Supervised Ministry are required in the Master of Arts models. 3 hours. in Christian Leadership program. In the third semester, the student will experience ministry cohorts. IC 583 World Religions and the Intercultural Communication of the Gospel SM 501 Supervised Ministry Key principles of cultural anthropology and communication To provide Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Christian theory are applied to evangelism and discipleship across Leadership students with formative processing related to their cultural boundaries, both here and abroad. World religions personal call and shaping as leaders in vocational ministry. are explored, considering what might be bridges of similari- Attention is given to personal development and Christian spirituality with accountability groups. 1 hour. 59 SM 502 Supervised Ministry setting; develop an individual contract for learning; engage in To provide Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Christian a small group learning experience with peers; receive super- Leadership students with foundational character formation vision; and do detailed reporting of relational contact. In processing related to their personal shaping as emerging addition to registration, the student must complete an appli- leaders for vocational ministry. As students participate to- cation process and screening interview before entering the gether in a process of reflection upon ministry case studies, course. This course conforms to the standards of the Asso- particular attention will be given to understanding the neces- ciation for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) and the Ca- sity of a balance between character and competence in their nadian Association for Pastoral Education (CAPE). 6 hours. approach to ministry. Attention is given to Christian leadership emergence and foundational character processing items. Internships Students also serve alongside a mentor from their ministry SM 541 Ministry Internship area. 2 hours. Students are encouraged to gain additional ministry experience under the mentoring of successful pastors. A January, SM 503 Supervised Ministry semester, summer, or one-year internship will enhance a

masters course descriptions Students in this third semester of supervised ministry con- student’s readiness for ministry. Up to 6 hours. tinue to employ the case study method as a primary means of processing their ministerial skill formation and personal SM 546 Missions Internship development. Students also serve alongside a mentor from Three months to one year will be spent working alongside their ministry area. 2 hours. an experienced missionary who is approved by the supervising professor. Credit arranged. SM 504 Supervised Ministry Students in this fourth semester of supervised ministry con- SM 551 Student Development Internship tinue to employ the case study method as a primary means Three months to one year will be spent working alongside of processing their ministerial skill formation and personal an experienced student development professional who is development. Students also serve alongside a mentor from approved by the supervising professor. Credit arranged. their ministry area. 2 hours. YM 576 Youth Ministry Internship SM 505 Supervised Ministry Credit arranged. (See page 54.) This fifth and final semester for Master of Divinity students moves students toward preparation for their final semester. Students continue mentoring relationships, process present ministry situations with professors and seasoned practitio- Marriage and Family ners in ministry, practice various pastoral functions (e.g., Therapy/Counseling baptism, communion), create resumes, prepare for Area I Theoretical Foundations candidating and finishing well, and begin preparing for post- FT 501 Theories of Marriage and Family Therapy seminary, lifelong learning. 2 hours. A course providing an overview of the field of family therapy. The historical development of systems theory and cybernet- Clinical Pastoral Education ics is examined. Students learn to think systemically by SM 521 Clinical Pastoral Education (1/2 unit) focusing on the systems paradigm. Representative models These courses provide 1/2 unit of Clinical Pastoral Educa- and current trends in family therapy are studied. 3 hours. tion, totaling 240 hours of supervised learning. The student will engage in clinical practice in a hospital, parish, or agency FT 551 Introduction to the Family System setting; develop an individual contract for learning; engage in A course examining the role of the family system as an a small group learning experience with peers; receive super- emotional unit that governs individual behaviors and develop- vision; and do detailed reporting of relational contact. In ment. Areas of study include healthy family process; multi- addition to registration, the student must complete an appli- generational perspectives; and issues related to gender, cation process and screening interview before entering the culture, and religion. Intergenerational therapeutic ap- course. This course conforms to the standards of the Asso- proaches are explored. Students will participate in a study ciation for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) and the Ca- of their families of origin. 3 hours. nadian Association for Pastoral Education (CAPE). 3 hours. Area II Clinical Practice SM 526 Clinical Pastoral Education (1 Unit) FT 511 Principles and Techniques of Systemic This course provides 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education, Therapy I totaling 400 hours of supervised learning. The course may This course introduces the skills and understandings involved be completed in Sioux Falls. However, the Seminary coop- in developing positive helping relationships. It contains three erates with over 300 training centers accredited by the As- key components: basic helping skills, behaviors specific to sociation for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) in the United structural family therapy, and approaches unique to strate- States and the Canadian Association for Pastoral Education gic family therapy. The course format focuses on skill build- (CAPE) where this training is available. The student will ing and experiential exercises as well as didactic material. engage in clinical practice in a hospital, parish, or agency 3 hours. 60 FT 516 Principles and Techniques of Systemic niques used in the various schools of marriage and family Therapy II therapy, the student learns how to apply these techniques An advanced course which focuses on foundational and cut- to substance abuse problems. 3 hours. ting edge approaches to a variety of clinical issues encoun- tered by marriage and family therapists. Readings include a Area III Individual and Family Development wide range of original works by key theorists and clinicians FT 503 Gender, Class, and Culture in the field of systemic therapy. Prerequisites: FT 511, FT This course deepens the student’s understanding of theo- 551, and FT 711. 3 hours. retical foundations and contemporary conceptual directions in the field of marriage and family therapy. Critiques of femi- FT 521 Psychology of Behavior Disorders nism, ethnicity, class, gender, and cultural issues are ad- This course will familiarize students with the behavior disor- dressed and related conceptually to clinical concerns. Pre- ders listed in the most recent version of the Diagnostic and requisites: FT 501 and FT 511. 3 hours. Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (currently DSM-IV). Students will gain some familiarity with all disorders and will FT 556 Human Sexuality be able to diagnose the more common disorders. Students The student is introduced to a variety of topics which would masters course descriptions will become familiar with, and able to utilize, a multiaxial fall under the general rubric of “human sexuality and sys- diagnostic approach. The treatment of various disorders will tems therapy.” The intended result is a professional person be discussed, noting psychiatric, psychological, and sys- who is better informed about sexual issues as well as one tem-oriented treatments that may apply to the various disor- who is more comfortable and competent in addressing these ders. One section of the course will focus on the application matters with counselees. 3 hours. of specific mental health assessment instruments to the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders. Students will FT 561 Human Development Across the Life Span remain grounded in the systems approaches, while develop- This course will cover individual development from birth ing a language that will allow them to interact professionally through childhood, adolescence, early adulthood, adulthood, with other disciplines. Prerequisites: FT 511 and FT 551. and old age. The psychosocial stages of development will 3 hours. be covered. The complementary function of social development will be included. Self-knowledge at different age peri- FT 531 Therapy for Divorcing and Remarried Families ods, individual difference in temperament, gender differences, This course focuses on the dynamics of divorce, single par- and personality differences will be explored. 3 hours. enthood, and stepfamily adjustment. Students are sensi- tized to the trauma of divorce and implications of remarriage Area IV Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues for the many systems in which persons’ lives are rooted FT 571 Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in the (children, kin, friendship networks, church, work). Appropri- Practice of Marriage and Family Therapy ate interventions for each stage of the divorce and remar- A course discussing the development of a professional atti- riage process will be examined. Prerequisites: FT 511 or tude and identity. Areas of study include professional so- PM 561. 3 hours. cialization and the role of professional organizations, licensure and certification, legal responsibilities and liabilities of FT 536 Treatment of Marital Problems clinical practice and research, family law, confidentiality is- This course focuses on the treatment of marital dysfunction. sues, the AAMFT code of ethics, interprofessional coopera- Essential skills for couples therapy, how to create a struc- tion, and issues regarding faith and practice. Prerequisites: ture for sessions, and effective strategies for dealing with FT 511, FT 551, and FT 711. 3 hours. acute and chronic conflicts will be covered. Additional issues such as depression in a spouse, domestic violence, Area V Research divorce, healing after affairs, improving sexual intimacy, work- FT 581 Research in Family Therapy ing with remarried couples, and instances where couple work The course addresses research design, methods, and sta- is contraindicated also will be addressed. Prerequisites: FT tistics, with a specific focus on marital and family studies 511, FT 711. 3 hours. and therapy. Prerequisites: FT 501 and FT 511. 3 hours.

FT 541 Adolescents in Family Therapy Area VI Additional Learning A course identifying and distinguishing the dynamics of ad- FT 601 Existential and Spiritual Issues in Systemic justment problems of adolescents in families. The course Therapy emphasizes the theory and skills of establishing therapeu- Existential and spiritual issues are examined as a useful tic relationships with adolescents, their families, their peer lens in understanding individual, marital, and family prob- systems, and community resource networks. 3 hours. lems. An emphasis is placed on practical therapeutic responses sensitive to a Christian belief system. 3 hours. FT 546 Substance Abuse: Marriage and Family Therapy Techniques FT 611 Psychopharmacology for the Non-medical This course emphasizes the students’ development of skills Therapist and understandings necessary for addressing issues of sub- This course is designed for the non-medical therapist, coun- stance abuse in family therapy. By examining the tech- selor, or chaplain who works in settings where clients or 61 masters course descriptions vided. 1 hour. terms, keyconcepts, andpreparationstrategies willbepro- cific clinical, research, andethicaltopics. A glossary of clude themajormodelsand theoriesofMFTaswellspe- Family Therapy NationalLicensingExamination. Topics in- A coursedesignedtoprepare studentsfortheMarriageand Family TherapyLicensure Exam FT 651Preparingforthe NationalMarriageand tervention. Prerequisite:FT 641.1hour. emphasize asystemicororganizationalperspectiveto in- ment situations. An effort willbe madetofindwritingsthat thinking aboutintegration,andarticlesrelatedtoactualtreat- clude boththeoreticalarticlesthatfocusondevelopments in of emphasiswillvaryfromoneyeartothenext,but in- into theintegrationoftheologyandtherapy. Specific areas This coursewillgivestudentsanopportunitytodelvefurther FT 643ReadingsinIntegration course oftheirwork.1hour. pists orpastoralcounselorsmayencounterinthenormal sions willfocusonmaritalandfamilysituationsthatthera- ology andtherapyatatheoreticallevel. All case discus- Students thinkingintegrativelyabout the- willbeabletostart gration, utilizingbothhistoricalandrecentperspectives. This coursewillexplorevarioustheoriesandmodelsofinte- FT 641TheoriesofIntegration resources forthefamilytherapistareemphasized.1hour. lence andchildsexualabuse.Essentialknowledge This coursefocusesontreatmentissuesfordomesticvio- FT 636DomesticViolenceandChildSexualAbuse family. 1hour. biological processesonmentalandrelationalhealthinthe about medicalcultureastheyconsidertheeffectsofvarious may behelpful inahealth-caresetting.Students willlearn This courseaddressessomeofthewaysafamilytherapist FT 631MedicalIssuesandFamilyTherapy briefing techniquesareintroduced.1hour. trauma, ordisastersituations.Criticalincidentstressde- groups ofpeople,andcom-munitiesexperiencingcrisis, sight, andskillsnecessaryforhelpingindividuals,families, seling, theminister/therapistdevelopsknow-ledge,in- By studyingthedynamicsofcrisissituationsandbriefcoun- FT 626CrisisCounseling Master ofDivinitystudents.1hour. facilitate healing.Itisdesignedforbothcounselingand of loss,grief,anddeath,focusingontheresponseswhich study ofpsychological,theological,andspiritualimplications This courseintroducesthedynamicsofgriefworkthrougha FT 621GriefCounseling possibilities forthoseunderprofessionalcare.3hours. tion withmedicalpersonnel,andfacilitateoptimaltreatment medical personsrecognizetheirlimits,enhancecollabora- vidual orhis/herfamilysystem.Theintentistohelpnon- formed abouttheinfluenceoftheseinterventionsonindi- patients areusingmedicationbuttheprofessionalisunin- Professor Emeritus:ErnieA.Zimbelman Pamela J.Beck,DouglasL.Anderson Professors: DelDonaldson,LawrenceC.Porter, supervisors. 1hour. can Association forMarriageandFamily Therapy approved in forpresentation. All supervisionisconductedby Ameri- vidual therapeuticstylethroughdiscussionsofcasesbrought nity toreflectontheoreticallearninganddevelopanindi- and familiesintheircongregations.Providestheopportu- gious andlayministerscounselingwithindividuals,couples, Designed tospecificallymeettheneedsofclergyandreli- I, II,III FT 761–763SupervisioninPastoralFamilyTherapy 521 orFT526,and571.Byarrangement,2hours. Family TherapyClinic.Prerequisites:FT 511, FT 551,FT summers ofclinicalworkattheSFSon-siteMarriageand ter ofinternshipworkaftercompletingfoursemestersand/or therapy/professional counseling.Students doonesemes- world” experienceinthepracticeofmarriageandfamily teria forinternshipsitesprovidetheadvancedstudenta“real creditation forMarriageandFamilyTherapyEducation)cri- Area agenciesthatmeetCOAMFTE(Commissionon Ac- FT 751SupervisedTherapy(Internship) 2 hours. consultations. Prerequisites:FT 511, FT551,and 711. are used,includingdirectobservation,videotape,andcase receive affordabletherapy. A varietyofsupervisionformats perience andsupervisionwhileclientsfromthecommunity and familytherapy/counselingstudentsreceiveclinicalex- the on-siteMarriageandFamilyTherapyClinic,marriage By workingwithindividuals,couples,andfamiliesthrough FT 712–715SupervisedTherapy(MFTClinic) Family TherapyClinicasobservers/participants. 1hour. Students receiveorientation totheSFSon-siteMarriageand FT 711 IntroductiontoSupervisedTherapy Clinical Supervision Credit arranged. FT 716ThesisinMarriageandFamilyTherapy To bearrangedwiththeprofessor. 1or2hours. Therapy FT 701IndependentStudyinMarriageandFamily 62 doctoral program

doctoral program Admission Requirements Completion of a Master of Divinity degree (or its equivalent) with a B average or higher, from a school accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (or Doctor of Ministry Program an equivalent accrediting body outside of the United Purpose States or Canada). The Doctor of Ministry is a practical, professional degree program that enables persons working in full-time Christian Three years of full-time ministry experience after ministry to reflect critically upon their vocations, engage in completion of the Master of Divinity degree program. rigorous theological reflection, engage in advanced learning experiences, and grow in their competence in ministry. Active engagement in a full-time ministry setting.

The program is centered around a “praxis” model of Completion of all application material. theological reflection that stresses the continual interaction of the biblical, theological, and historical disciplines of Approval of the Doctor of Ministry Committee. inquiry, with the practical application of those disciplines in ministry. Application Material The Doctor of Ministry degree program is built on the Application form. foundation of the Master of Divinity degree. Application fee of $40.

An official transcript from each college and graduate Objectives school attended. The Doctor of Ministry program is designed for the continu- Minimum grade point average of B (3.0 cumulative GPA ing development of persons who have exhibited excep- on a 4.0 scale) in Master’s program. tional leadership and academic ability. By integrating academic excellence with contemporary Christian leader- TOEFL score of 550 (PBT) or 79 (IBT) for students ship skills, the program prepares ministers to demonstrate whose primary language is not English. the following: Four personal and professional references. Maturity in self-understanding and effective self-direction; Personal history and spiritual autobiography. Firm commitment to the authority of Scripture and to the Statement of purpose for pursuing Doctor of Ministry mission of the Kingdom of God; studies at this time.

Seasoned and coherent understanding of the Christian Statement of initial focus for Doctor of Ministry studies faith; (area of concentration).

Fully developed theology of ministry and an approach to A research or academic paper of 20-25 pages. ministry consistent with that theology; Church or ministry supervisor approval. Ministry leadership that demonstrates a proficient and Interview with the Doctor of Ministry Director and/or with highly competent practice of ministry. the Doctor of Ministry Committee.

(The interview is usually conducted in person, but could be by phone if necessary.) 63 Cost Structure Candidacy Phase 6 hours Tuition A student is admitted to candidacy upon approval of the Final Project Prospectus by the student’s Doctoral For students entering the program on or after Sept. 2, 2008 Committee. The Doctoral Committee consists of the Total Cost of Tuition $11,520 student’s faculty advisor, a Final Project second reader, the Doctor of Ministry Director, and other faculty as Monthly Payment Plan $320 deemed necessary. In the candidacy phase the student (per month for 36 months) works with his or her Doctoral Committee to complete the OR Final Project. Upon completion of the Final Project, the doctoral program Cost per semester hour $384 candidate will have a final competency evaluation with his or her Doctoral Committee and/or an expanded faculty Other Fees committee before being approved for graduation. A student is expected to complete all program requirements within For all current and new Doctor of Ministry Students six years of initial enrollment. Continuation Fee beyond 4 years (per year) $500

Professional Ministry Evaluation Fee $150 Concentrations for Doctor of Ministry (This assessment is part of the Foundations Seminar) Studies New students will be asked to declare an area of concen- Final Project Fee (approximate) $200 tration at the beginning of their doctoral studies. One’s area of concentration gives direction to the Directed Thesis Binding Fee $95 Learning Experiences and ultimately provides focus for the Final Project. A student may change concentrations with Graduation Fee $90 the approval of the Doctor of Ministry Director and the student’s faculty advisor. These fees are subject to change from year to year. Areas of Concentration Proclamation of the Gospel Program Overview Ministry Leadership The Doctor of Ministry Program consists of 30 semester a. Rural Church Leadership hours of work that includes: b. Missional Church Leadership Foundations Seminar (3 hours) Pastoral Care Three Required Core Seminars (9 hours) Marriage and Family Studies Three Directed Learning Experiences (9 hours) Spiritual Formation Online Research and Writing Seminar preceding the Biblical/Theological Studies in Ministry Final Project Seminar (no credit) Final Project Seminar (3 hours) Final Project (6 hours) Development of a peer learning cluster consisting of other ministry professionals to give feedback, reflection, and support for the student while in the program.

The program is divided into three phases:

Entry Phase 3 hours The entry phase includes acceptance into the program and enrollment in the Foundations Seminar. Upon successful completion of the requirements of the Foundations Seminar, the student is ready to begin the seminar and directed learning phase.

Seminar and Directed Learning Phase 21 hours The seminar and directed learning phase consists of the three required Core Seminars, three Directed Learning Experiences, the Online Research and Writing Seminar, and the Final Project Seminar. After successfully completing all of the above requirements, the student may apply for candidacy.

64 doctor of ministry seminar descriptions doctor of ministry seminar descriptions Directed Learning Experiences DM 801 Foundations Seminar The purpose of each of the Directed Learning Experiences This seminar introduces new students to the Doctor of Min- is to allow a student to pursue a particular ministry istry program and serves as a foundation for their doctoral concentration and develop a depth of knowledge and work. Personal, professional, and ministry context assess- competency in that area. Each of the “DLEs” will provide ments, along with introductions to theological reflection and the student with an expanding base of knowledge that research methodology, are at the core of the course. In comes from in-depth reading and writing in a particular addition, the student is led to develop a plan for the Directed practical discipline. Usually, the “DLEs” will serve as the Learning Experiences that will eventually lead to the forma- basis for what will eventually become the foundation for the tion of the culminating Final Project. The formation of Peer Final Project. Learning Clusters is also a part of this seminar. 3 hours. The faculty advisor will assist the student in finalizing, Core Seminars approving, and evaluating each Directed Learning Experi- ence. Before the Directed Learning Experience begins, Each of the core seminars is built around the seminary’s the proposal must be approved by the faculty advisor and mission statement of equipping “servant leaders for the the Doctor of Ministry Director. Also, the student must ministries of Christ in the church and in the world.” register for the Directed Learning Experience with the office of the Director of Academic Services and Registrar. DM 802 Core Seminar I—Equipping Servant Leaders for Christ A Directed Learning Experience may take one of several This core seminar leads students to deepen their understand- forms: ing of how the biblical and theological disciplines inform and shape practical ministry. Students will be challenged to grow A “tutorial” experience in which the student works with in their ability to connect theological reflection and biblical his or her faculty advisor and other appropriate faculty truth to the everyday practice of ministry, as well as explore to design a reading/learning experience schedule and ways to exercise theological leadership in their ministry con- at least one major integrative research paper based on texts. 3 hours. that reading. Occasionally, a student may combine attendance at a significant ministry seminar or DM 803 Core Seminar II—Equipping Servant Leaders conference with a plan of reading and writing to satisfy for the Church this requirement. This seminar leads students to deepen their understanding of the complexities of practical ministry, engage in pastoral An elective course at the doctoral level offered either at analysis of their ministry situations, and explore new skills Sioux Falls Seminary or at another seminary. (No in ministry and leadership. 3 hours. more than six semester hours of credit may be DM 804 Core Seminar III—Equipping Servant Leaders transferred from another institution.) for the World This seminar focuses on how ministry leaders stand at the An elective course offered at Sioux Falls Seminary at intersection between the Gospel and culture. Students will the master’s level that would require additional reading be challenged to deepen their understanding and sharpen and writing beyond what is required of the master’s their skills in carrying out the “Great Commission” of Christ level students. Only upper level master’s courses in the world. 3 hours. qualify; introductory courses cannot be taken for doctoral credit. (Permission to take a master’s level

65 doctor of ministry course descriptions life andministry. 3hours. explore freshwaysofprayingandlovingourneighborin our bined witharetreat,allowsparticipantstheopportunity to and contemporaryliteratureonprayer, thisseminar, com- Drawing onthestorehouseofspiritualwisdominclassic DM 822To PrayWithoutCeasing for effectiveministrywithsingles.3hours. perspectives onsinglenessaswelldevelopskillshelpful adults. Participantswillconsiderbiblicalandtheological This courseexaminesthechurch’sministrywithsingle DM 821MinistrywithSingleAdults Electives for2008-2009 counter. 6hours. “praxis” oftheologicalreflectionandpracticalministryen- It willbeareflectionofthestudent’sabilitytoengagein well asgrowoutofaconcreteministrysituationandneed. grounded inasolidbiblicalandtheologicalframeworkas theologically drivenandpracticallyfocused.Itmustbe The FinalProjectisamajorculminatingprojectthatboth DM 890FinalProject tribute totheworkofchurch.3hours. student’s understandingandskillsinministrywillcon- a workableandchallengingprojectthatwilladvancethe methodology inministryandsharpeningtheprospectusinto for facultyapproval.Theseminarwillfocusonresearch prospectus andpreparingthemtopresentthe This seminarassistsstudentsinfinalizingtheFinalProject DM 806FinalProjectSeminar mation oftheFinalProject.Nocredit. ministry researchmethodologythatwillbeusedinthefor- This onlineexperiencehelpsthestudentdevelopskillsin DM 805OnlineWritingandResearchSeminar Program Completion DM 813DirectedLearningExperienceIII DM 812DirectedLearningExperienceII DM 811 DirectedLearningExperienceI Learning Experiencerequirement.) professor teachingthecourseandDoctorof A fullunitofClinicalPastoralEducation.(Nomore Ministry Director.) course fordoctoralcreditmustcomefromboththe than twounits ofC.P.E. maycounttowardtheDirected 3 hours 3 hours 3 hours DM 806FinalProjectSeminar June DM 805OnlineWritingandResearchSeminar DM 813DirectedLearningExperienceIII Spring for theWorld DM 804CoreSeminar—EquippingServantLeaders January DM 812DirectedLearningExperienceII Fall Second for theChurch DM 803CoreSeminar—EquippingServantLeaders Summer DM 811 DirectedLearningExperienceI Spring DM 802CoreSeminar—EquippingServantLeadersforChrist January DM 801FoundationsSeminar October First Typical DoctorofMinistrySequence Project CompletionandGraduation May or DM 890FinalProject Fall-Spring Third Final ProjectProspectus Approval Meet withCandidacyCommittee Fall Y Y ear ear Y Y ear ThreeorFour ear 66 faculty and administration

faculty and Pamela J. Beck Del Donaldson Director of the Marriage and Family Professor of Marriage and Family administration Therapy Clinic; Instructor of Marriage Therapy; Director of Counseling and and Family Therapy Marriage & Family Therapy Programs B.A., Luther College, 1980; M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy, Sioux A.B., Lincoln Christian College, Faculty and Falls Seminary, 2000. 1972; M.Div., Lincoln Christian Seminary, 1976; D.Min., University of Administration Dubuque Theological Seminary, Rhoda A. Carpenter 1982. Continuing Education: The Assistant Professor of Old Family Therapy Institute, Cincinnati, G. Michael Hagan Testament Ohio; University of Louisville Medical President; Center; Marriage and Family Coun- Professor of Hebrew Bible B.S., University of Minnesota, 1969; seling Service, Rock Island, Illinois; Purdue University. B.A., Biola College, 1972; M.Div., M.A. (Bible and Theology) and M.A. Talbot Theological Seminary, 1978; in Counseling, Sioux Falls Seminary, M.A., University of California, Los 1997; D.Min., Sioux Falls Seminary, Angeles, 1983; Ph.D., University of 2005. Continuing Education: Bryce H. Eben California, Los Angeles, 1991. Jerusalem University College. Director of Enrollment Development B.R., North American Baptist Christopher M. Croghan College, 1997; M.A. in Marriage and Ronald D. Sisk Family Therapy, Sioux Falls Academic Vice President and Dean; Director, Luther House of Study; Professor of Homiletics and Christian Assistant Professor Seminary, 1999. Ministry B.A., Augustana College, 1991; B.A., University of Arkansas, 1971; M.Div., Luther Seminary, 1995; Theodore M. Faszer M.A., New York University, 1973; Ph.D., Luther Seminary, 2007. Professor of Educational M.Div., The Southern Baptist Theo- Ministries and Church Music logical Seminary, 1978; Special Studies, Harvard Divinity School, Cecelia I. Dachtler B.A., Northern State College, 1969; 1978; Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Director of Student Life and M.R.E., Sioux Falls Seminary, 1971; Theological Seminary, 1982. Assessment; Instructor of Christian M.M., University of South Dakota, Ministry 1977; Ed.D., University of South Dakota, 1979. Douglas L. Anderson B.A., Tabor College, 1982; M.A. in Clinical Director at Sioux Falls Counseling, Sioux Falls Seminary, Psychological Services; 2001. Assistant Professor of Counseling LeeDel G. Howard Director of Academic Services and Registrar B.A., Northwestern College, 1979; M.A. in Counseling, Sioux Falls Seminary, 1985; M.Div., Denver B.A., University of Sioux Falls, 1963; Seminary, 1983; Psy.D., Rosemead M.A. in Educational Administration, with major in Adult and Higher School of Psychology, Biola Univer- Education, University of South sity, 1990. Dakota, 1995.

67 Vladimir Kharlamov Paul A. Rainbow Faculty Emeriti Assistant Professor of Spiritual Professor of New Testament Theology J. Gordon Harris B.A., University of Minnesota, 1977; Distinguished Professor of Old B.S., Moscow Medical College, M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity Testament Emeritus 1988; B.A., Pacific International School, 1980; Th.M., Harvard Divinity University, 1994; M.A., Odessa School, 1983; D.Phil., Oxford Richard F. Houts Theological Seminary (Ukraine), University, 1988. Professor of Church Administration 1995; M.Div., Southern Baptist Emeritus Theological Seminary, 1998; M.Phil., Drew University, 2003; Ph.D., Drew Susan H. Reese George W. Lang University, 2006. Assistant Professor of Spiritual Professor of Missions Emeritus Formation and Vocation

B.A., University of Sioux Falls, 1983; L. Hugh Litchfield faculty and administration Jason D. Klein M.A. in Counseling, Sioux Falls Distinguished Professor of Chief Financial Officer Seminary, 1993; Ed.D. in Adult and Homiletics Emeritus Higher Education, University of B.S.B.A., University of South South Dakota, 2001. Ralph E. Powell Dakota, 1995; CPA, South Dakota Distinguished Professor of Theology Board of Accountancy, 1998. Emeritus Richard Reitsma Library Director Ernie A. Zimbelman Kelly J. Lashly Distinguished Professor of B.A., Calvin College, 1970; M.A., Counseling Emeritus Instructor of Youth Ministries University of Amsterdam, 1978; Ph.D., Free University (Amsterdam), B.S., Northern State College, 1985; 1982; MLIS, Emporia State M.A. in Counseling, Sioux Falls Univeristy, 1987. Seminary, 1989; M.Div., Sioux Falls Seminary, 1989. Leadership Shanda L. Stricherz Director of Public Relations and Foundation W. Jay Moon Marketing Associate Professor of Intercultural Benjamin G. Lee Studies; Director, Wesley House of B.A., University of South Dakota, Executive Director Study 2000. B.A., University of Sioux Falls, 1997; B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute, M.B.A., University of Sioux Falls, 1985; Graduate Certificate, Colum- Gary E. Strickland 2002. bia International University, 1991; Director of the Doctor of Ministry M.A., Azusa Pacific University, 2000; Program; Professor of Pastoral Care Ph.D., Asbury Theological Seminary, Nathan M. Helling 2005. B.A., Samford University, 1976; Director of Special Gifts M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1979; D.Min., B.A., Augustana College, 2002. Terence C. Mournet Princeton Theological Seminary, Assistant Professor of New 2004. Testament; Director of Educational Randall C. Tschetter Technology Director of Church Relations and Philip E. Thompson Alumni B.S., University of Sioux Falls, 1993; Professor of Systematic Theology M.T.S., Palmer Theological and Christian Heritage Seminary, 1999; Ph.D., University of B.A., University of Sioux Falls, 1971; M.Div., Sioux Falls Seminary, 1974. Durham (UK), 2003. B.A., Mars Hill College, 1986; M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia, 1990; Ph.D., Emory Carol D. Woltjer Lawrence C. Porter University, 1995. Associate Professor of Marriage and Director of Current Gifts and Grants Family Therapy; Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Nettleton Commercial College, 1973; Augustana College, 1988. B.A., Northwest College, 1990; M.S., Seattle Pacific University, 1992; Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 1996.

68 faculty and administration Church, Sioux Falls,SD Sunnycrest UnitedMethodist Pastor Supervised Ministry Roy Caudill Falls, SD Prairie HillsCovenantChurch,Sioux Co-Pastor Ethics M.Div. James AndrewBurnett Richmond, VA Baptist TheologicalSeminaryat Professor ofSpirituality Spirituality M.Div., Th.M.,D.Phil. Stephen Brachlow Sioux Falls,SD Instructor ofMusic Music Darline Bill Churches/USA Baptist Consultant, American Centennial, CO Director, IlluminatedJourneys, Spirituality Brad Berglund Falls, SD University ofSiouxFalls, Philosophy Assistant ProfessorofTheologyand Theology Kimlyn Bender, MN Faith BaptistChurch,Minneapolis, Senior Pastor Preaching Kerry Bender Falls, SD First PresbyterianChurch,Sioux Senior Pastor Supervised Ministry Charles Ayars Falls, SD First EvangelicalFreeChurch,Sioux Teaching Pastor New Testament Randy Anderson Adjunct Faculty , B.A.,M.M. , B.S.,M.Div. , B.A.,M.Div., M.Th. , B.A.,M.Div., D.Min. , B.A.,M.Div. B.A.,M.Div., Ph.D. , B.A.,M.Div. , B.Sc.,M.A., , B.A,M.A., Sioux Falls, SD Sioux FallsPsychological Services, Licensed Psychologist Marriage andFamilyTherapy Psy.D. Stephanie Klemme Falls, SD Sanford USDMedicalCenter, Sioux Director ofPastoralCare Pastoral Care Cynthia Hoy Sioux Falls,SD Instructor ofMusic Music Janice Houts Avera Health,SiouxFalls,SD Supervisor Certified ACPE Clinical PastoralEducation Peter Holland Augustana College,SiouxFalls,SD Professor ofReligion Language Murray Haar, Falls, SD First PresbyterianChurch,Sioux Associate Pastor Pastoral Ministries Edward Goode SD First BaptistChurch,SiouxFalls, Pastor Emeritus Pastoral Ministries B.D., S.T.M., D.D. Roger Fredrikson Avera Health,SiouxFalls,SD Supervisor Certified ACPE Clinical PastoralEducation BCC, LMFT Steven Corum Claremont, CA Claremont Schoolof Theology, Pastoral CareandCounseling Edna andLowellCraigProfessorof Doctor ofMinistry William Clements Falls, SD Stronghold CounselingServices,Sioux Therapist Ministries Marriage andFamilyTherapy, Youth CCDC III,LPC J. C.Chambers , B.S.,M.A.,M.Div. B.A.,M.Div., Ph.D. , B.M.,M.M. , B.A.,M.A.,D.Min. , A.B., M.Div.,D.Min., , A.B., , B.S.,M.Div. , B.A.,M.A.,Ed.D., , B.A.,B.D.,Ph.D. , B.A.,M.A., , B.A.,M.A., Sioux Falls,SD Westminster PresbyterianChurch, Pastor Presbyterian Studies M.Div., D.Min. Valerie Putnam IL Lincoln ChristianSeminary, Lincoln, and Counseling Retired ProfessorofPastoralCare Marriage andFamilyTherapy D.Min. Bruce Parmenter ON Humbervale ParkBaptist, Toronto, Interim Pastor Bible Ph.D. Gordon Oeste Sioux Falls,SD Adjunct Faculty Old Testament Krista Mournet Sioux Falls,SD Bethesda ChristianCounseling, Director Clinical PastoralEducation Dean Meeter, Sioux Falls,SD Instructor ofMusic Music Nyle Meeker Manitoba Providence College,Otterburne, Leadership Associate Professorof Youth Spirituality M.Div. Christopher Marchand WA Seattle PacificUniversity, Seattle, Theology Paul T. Walls Chair inWesleyan Methodist Studies Randy Maddox Springs, NC Gardner-Webb University, Boiling Provost andSeniorVicePresident Ethics Th.M., D.Theol. Benjamin Leslie , B.M.E. B.A.,M.Div. , B.A.R.,M.Div., , B.A.,M.A. , B.A.,M.Div., Ph.D. , B.A.,M.A., , B.A.,M.Div., , B.D.,S.T.M., , B.Th., 69 Randall Rasmussen, B.S., M.S., Donald Salberg, B.A., M.Div. Nancy Wise-Vander Lee, B.A., M.Div. Lutheran Studies M.A., Ph.D. Supervised Ministry Retired Pastor Marriage and Family Therapy Pastor Evangelical Lutheran Church of Licensed Psychologist Emmanuel Baptist Church, Sioux America, Sioux Falls, SD Sioux Falls Psychological Services, Falls, SD Sioux Falls, SD Donald Sneen, B.A., Th.B., Th.M., Stephen Reed, B.A., M.Div., M.A., Ph.D. Randy Woodley, B.A., M.Div., Ph.D. Lutheran Studies Ph.D. candidate Old Testament Retired Professor of Religion Intercultural Studies Associate Professor of Religion and Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD President Philosophy Eagle’s Wings Ministry, Jamestown College, Jamestown, ND Karen Soli, B.A., M.Div., D.Min. Nicholasville, KY faculty and administration Preaching Randy Reese, B.A., M.Div., Ph.D. Pastor Leadership Augustana Lutheran Church, Sioux Adjunct Faculty Falls, SD Sioux Falls, SD Ryan Stander, B.A., M.A. Erick Reiss, B.S., M.A. Theology Marriage and Family Therapy Adjunct Faculty Pastor/Director Life Care Department Grand Forks, ND Celebrate Community Church, Sioux Falls, SD Paul Stevens, B.A., B.D., Th.D. Pastoral Ministries Elaine Rietz, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Retired Professor Old Testament Southwestern Baptist Theological Adjunct Faculty Seminary, Fort Worth, TX Brookings, SD Jill Storm, B.S., M.A. Samuel Rima, B.A., M.Div., D.Min. Languages Leadership Education and Employment Special- District Executive Minister of the ist/Disabilities Specialist Columbia Baptist Conference Volunteers of America, Dakota, Baptist General Conference, Seattle, Sioux Falls, SD WA Marcia Thompson, B.A., M.Div. Ann Marie Rossing, B.A., M.A., Educational Ministries R.N. Adjunct Faculty Marriage and Family Therapy Sioux Falls, SD Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Dennis Thum, B.A., M.Div. Sioux Falls Psychological Services, Evangelism Sioux Falls, SD Dean of Chapel/Instructor Religious Studies Olaf Roynesdal, B.A., M.Div., Ph.D. University of Sioux Falls, Sioux Lutheran Heritage Falls, SD Senior Pastor East Side Lutheran Church, Sioux Richard Twiss, D.Miss. candidate Falls SD Intercultural Studies President, Co-founder Barbara Rysdon, B.A., M.A. Wiconi International, Vancouver, WA Marriage and Family Therapy Private Practice Riley Walker, B.A., M.Div., D.Min. Sioux Falls, SD Baptist Studies Executive Minister American Baptist Churches of the Dakotas, Sioux Falls, SD

70 Administration Seminary Relations Office of the President Shanda Stricherz, Director of Public Relations and Marketing Michael Hagan, President Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic Cindy Bailey, Assistant to the President Del Donaldson, Director of Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy Programs Academic Programs Ronald Sisk, Academic Vice President and Dean Pamela Beck, Director, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Sonja Plowman, Administrative Assistant to the Academic Vice President and Dean Sioux Falls Psychological Services Douglas Anderson, Clinical Director, Psychologist, Gary Strickland, Director of the Doctor of Ministry Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist faculty and administration Program Pamela Beck, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Del Donaldson, Director of Couseling and Marriage and Family Therapy Programs Del Donaldson, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

LeeDel Howard, Director of Robin Duncan, Clinical Therapist Academic Services and Registrar Stephanie Klemme, Licensed Psychologist Brenda Medalen, Academic Services Assistant Kristi Miller, Licensed Professional Counselor Pat Asche, Faculty Secretary

Library Larry Porter, Licensed Marriage and Famiy Therapist Richard Reitsma, Library Director Ann Marie Rossing, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Dorothy Knutson, Public Services Associate Carol Stolz, Licensed Social Worker Wanda Todd, Library Clerk Jerry Vander Lee, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Jackie Howell, Director of Archives, NAB Heritage Commission Dee Wacker, Clinical Therapist

Berneice Westerman, Archivist Assistant Nancy Wise-Vander Lee, Licensed Psychologist

Student Services Kathy Dalton, Office Coordinator Cecelia Dachtler, Director of Student Life and Assessment Mandy Dewey, Office Assistant Bryce Eben, Director of Enrollment Development Leadership Foundation Dustin Brouwer, Admissions Counselor Ben Lee, Executive Director

Nola Conner, Admissions Counselor Randall Tschetter, Director of Church Relations and Alumni Business Operations Nathan Helling, Director of Special Gifts Jason Klein, Chief Financial Officer

Janice VerHoeven, Accounts Receivable and Payroll Clerk Carol Woltjer, Director of Current Gifts and Grants

Sheryl Sletten, Receptionist/Switchboard Operator Erin Tressa, Administrative Assistant

Judy Harms, Special Events Coordinator

Tim Draewell, Facilities Manager

Ron Peterson, Facilities Assistant

Cleo Havlovic, Housing Coordinator

Dan Curl, Custodian 71 index

index Youth Ministries...... 53 Credentialing...... 29, 31 Cross-Cultural Studies...... 39 A Accreditation...... 5 D Adjunct Faculty...... 69 Dean’s Greeting...... 4 Administration...... 75 Distinctives, SFS...... 5 Administrators...... 67 Doctor of Ministry Program...... 63 Admissions...... 41 Admission Standards...... 41 F Application for Admission...... 42 Facilities...... 9 Faculty...... 67 B Finances...... 44 Beliefs, Statement of...... 6 Financial Aid...... 44 Bible and Theology, M.A...... 33 Flexible Opportunities...... 39 Foundation, Leadership...... 68 C Campus Facilities...... 9 G Campus Life...... 9 Global Experiences...... 39 Campus Map...... 74 Graduation Requirements Campus Visits...... 41 Bible and Theology, M.A...... 33 Canadian Students...... 43 Christian Leadership, M.A...... 19, 27 Certificate Programs...... 37 Counseling, M.A...... 29 Change of Enrollment Date...... 43 Marriage and Family Therapy, M.A...... 31 Chapel Services...... 10 Master of Divinity...... 11 Christian Leadership, M.A...... 19 Clinical Pastoral Education...... 38 H Combined B.A./M.Div...... See 3-3/3-2 Program, 40 Health Insurance...... 44 Concentrations...... 38 History of SFS...... 6 Cooperative Programs Holy Land Studies...... 39 3-3/3-2 Program...... 40 LifeLight Student Ministries...... 39 I Student Exchange (Inter-Institutional)...... 40 Institute of Theological Studies Courses...... 39 Counseling, M.A...... 29 Inter-Institutional Exchange Program...... 40 Course Descriptions, Masters International Students...... 42 Bible...... 46 Internships...... 38 Christian Ethics...... 52 Church History...... 50 J Church Music...... 54 January Term...... 40 Educational Ministries...... 53 Intercultural Studies...... 58 L Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling...... 60 Language Study Options...... 11 New Testament...... 48 Lectures...... 40 Old Testament...... 47 Library...... 9 Pastoral Ministries...... 56 Licensure...... 29, 31 Preaching...... 55 Spirituality...... 49 M Supervised Ministry...... 59 Map Theology...... 51 City, Campus...... 74 72 Marriage and Family Therapy, M.A...... 31 Master of Arts

index Bible and Theology...... 33 Christian Leadership...... 19, 27 Counseling...... 29 Marriage and Family Therapy...... 31 Master of Divinity...... 11 Masters Programs...... 11 Mentored Experiences...... 38 Mission and Purpose...... 5

N Non-Discriminatory Policy...... 41

P Placement...... 45 Pre-Seminary Education...... 43 President’s Message...... 3 Program Options...... 38 Provisional Admission...... 43

R Readmission, Application for...... 43

S Seminar Descriptions, Doctor of Ministry...... 65 Sioux Falls, City of...... 8 Spiritual Life...... 10 Student Association...... 10 Student Life...... 10 Supervised Ministry...... 38 Supervised Therapy...... 29, 31, 39

T Transfer of Credit...... 43

U Undergraduate Degree Exemption...... 42

V Visiting the Campus...... 41

W Workshops...... 40

Y Youth Ministries LifeLight Student Ministries...... 39

73 campus map

The Campus A. Worship and Leadership Centre Chapel, Administrative Offices, and Classrooms B. Education Building Classrooms, Academic Offices, Koinonia Center, and Professors’ Offices C. Kaiser-Ramaker Library D. Zimbelman Center Counseling Center and Classrooms

E. Bleeker Hall Student Apartments

F. Dirksen Hall Student Apartments

G. Gretschmann Hall Student Apartments

74 1525 S. Grange Avenue Sioux Falls, SD 57105 605.336.6588 [email protected] www.sfseminary.edu