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2019–2020 CATALOG VOLUME 45 This catalog describes the policies and academic programs of Criswell College in effect at the time of publication. The information contained herein is for planning purposes only and is subject to change without notice. Current policies can be located on the college’s website. Criswell College admits students who are Christians of good character, without regard or reference to race, national or ethnic origin, color, age, disability, or sex (except where regard to sex is required by the College’s religious tenets regarding gender and sexuality) to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of these classifications in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school-administered programs. 4010 Gaston Avenue Dallas, Texas 75246-1537 www.criswell.edu (800) 899-0012 (214) 821-5433 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT DR. BARRY CREAMER ince its establishment in 1970, Criswell College has played a unique and important role in Baptist and church life. Thankful for that legacy, we continue to build an institution of higher learning devoted toS academic excellence and spiritual vitality. Many of our graduates describe their time at Criswell as one of the most transformational periods of their lives, years spent in an academically rigorous environment, meeting apt and creative peers with whom they connect, grow, and maintain lifelong contact. At the close of their course of study, our graduates are well equipped for further study and are poised to meet challenges in whatever field they choose to pursue. Criswell maintains a credentialed and experienced faculty who are devoted to ministry and to the church. The college’s small size enables professors not only to instruct but also to mentor, providing students the opportunity to explore theological issues safely and deeply as they obtain the skills necessary to influence society. We are honored by your interest in Criswell College. We choose our students carefully, as we are invested in their academic and spiritual development and the contributions to society they will offer. We hope you will consider joining us in the scholarly and community experience that constitutes the pursuit of a Criswell College degree. It is to be an institution whose purpose is to prepare men and women for the work of the Christian ministry, church-wide and kingdom-wide. This includes lay people and those called by the Holy Spirit to be pastors, missionaries, and kingdom workers. —W.A. CRISWELL (1909 - 2002) FOUNDER AND CHANCELLOR TABLE OF CONTENTS Message from the President, Dr. Barry Creamer ..........................................................................3 2019-2020 Academic Calendar .........................................................................................................6 General Information ............................................................................................................................8 History ............................................................................................................................................8 Accreditation, Affiliations, and Memberships ....................................................................9 Mission Statement.......................................................................................................................10 Endowed Chairs .........................................................................................................................11 Institutes ......................................................................................................................................12 Criswell College Articles of Faith ........................................................................................12 Enrollment Services ..........................................................................................................................23 Admission Process ....................................................................................................................24 Admission Statuses ....................................................................................................................27 International Students ............................................................................................................ 28 Veterans Benefits .......................................................................................................................33 Financial Information .......................................................................................................................37 Tuition and Fees ........................................................................................................................37 Payment Information .................................................................................................................38 Tuition Refund Policy ...............................................................................................................39 Financial Aid ...............................................................................................................................41 Student Services .................................................................................................................................53 Academic Policies ..............................................................................................................................61 Programs of Undergraduate Study .............................................................................................. 85 Associate of Arts ....................................................................................................................... 86 Bachelor of Arts ........................................................................................................................ 88 Bachelor of Science.....................................................................................................................96 Undergraduate Course Descriptions .................................................................................. 99 Programs of Graduate Study ........................................................................................................ 121 Master of Arts ..........................................................................................................................122 Master of Divinity ...................................................................................................................132 Graduate Course Descriptions ............................................................................................ 137 Directory ............................................................................................................................................155 Trustees ......................................................................................................................................155 Administration .........................................................................................................................157 Faculty .........................................................................................................................................158 Index ...................................................................................................................................................160 6 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2019–2020 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2019 Fall Semester Online Term 2 July 24 New Student Orientation: October 14 First day of classes Option 1 of 2 October 18 Last day to drop courses July 31 Faculty Workshop November 15 Last day to withdraw August 5-9 Official Registration November 25-29 Fall break August 14 New Student Orientation: November 28-29 Thanksgiving Holiday* Option 2 of 2 December 13 Final exams August 19 First day of classes December 18 Grades due to Registrar August 19 Late Registration begins August 23 Late Registration ends 2019 Winter Term August 23 Last day to add courses August 30 Last day to drop courses December 16 First day of classes September 2 Labor Day* December 23-27 Christmas Holiday* October 3 Preview Day January 1 New Year’s Day* October 25 Last day to withdraw January 1 Last day to withdraw October 31 Board of Trustees Meeting January 10 Final exams October 31 Founders’ Day January 17 Grades due to Registrar November 1 Graduate Thesis Prospectuses due from 2020 Spring Semester Program Directors January 6-10 Official Registration November 4 Official Registration begins January 15 New Student Orientation for WI-19 January 20 MLK Jr. Day* November 4 Pre-registration begins for January 21 First day of classes SP-20 – returning students January 21 Late Registration begins November 25-29 Fall Break January 24 Late Registration ends November 28-29 Thanksgiving Holiday* January 24 Last day to add courses December 1 Federal and Institutional aid January 31 Last day to drop courses application deadline for spring February 11 FA-19 grades for incomplete 2020 – new and re-entry coursework due students March 16-20 Spring Break December 2 Early Registration begins for March 26 Preview Day SP–20 April 1 Graduate Thesis December 9-13 Final exams Prospectuses due from December 13 SP–20 graduation Program Directors application deadline April 3 Last day to withdraw December 18 Grades due to Registrar April 6 Official Registration begins December 23-27 Christmas Holiday*