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3 ACADEMIC CALENDAR ACADEMIC Summer Semester 2017 Contents Registration Opens February 10 Term Begins May 15 Academic Calendar...... 2 Memorial Day Holiday (No classes) May 29 Contacting Candler ...... 6 Incomplete Work for Spring 2017 Due June 7 Words of Welcome ...... 7 Degree Application Deadline for August 2017 Graduates June 30 Candler School of Theology...... 8 Independence Day Holiday July 4 Resources...... 11 (No classes) The Candler Curriculum...... 17 Fall 2017 Cross-registration English for Speakers of Other Languages...... 19 Application Deadline August 1 Master of Divinity ...... 20 End of Term August 4 Master of Religion and Public Life...... 33 Date of Record August 8 Master of Religious Leadership ...... 39 Registration Closes Master of Theological Studies...... 47 First Day of Individual Course, Master of Theology ...... 54 Refer to the Course Schedule Doctor of Ministry...... 58 Add/Drop/Swap Deadline Doctor of Theology in Pastoral Counseling...... 64 First Day of Individual Course, Dual Degree Programs ...... 70 Refer to the Course Schedule Special Students...... 75 Grading Basis Change Deadline First Day of Individual Course, Programs and Certificates...... 77 Refer to the Course Schedule Additional Opportunities for Study ...... 87 Last Day to Request a Course Worship and Music ...... 97 Withdrawal Procedures and Regulations...... 99 Last Day of Individual Course, Financial Information...... 131 Refer to the Course Schedule Student Life...... 140 Last Day to Request a Course Incomplete from the Instructor Honors and Awards...... 152 Last Day of Individual Course, Student Body Profile...... 154 Refer to the Course Schedule Office of Lifelong Learning...... 155 Course Descriptions...... 156 Application Deadlines Trustees and Administration ...... 220 With the exception of the ThD and DMin programs, Cander has a rolling admissions policy. Faculty...... 222 Index ...... 239 MDiv applicants January 15 (priority consideration for fall scholarships); Campus Map...... inside back cover July 15 (final deadline for fall admission) © 2016 Produced by Communications and Public Affairs, 16-CST-ACAAFF-0006. MRL and MRPL applicants January 15 (priority consideration for fall scholarships); July 15 Photos by Emory University Photography, Cindy Brown, Flip Chalfant, M. Patrick Graham, and Peter M. Paulsen (final deadline for fall admission); December 1 (final deadline for spring admission) EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN MTS applicants January 15 (priority consideration for fall scholarships); Emory University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrim- July 15 (final deadline for fall admission) ination and affirmative action. Emory University does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national ThM applicants February 15 (priority consideration for fall scholarships); origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or July 15 (final deadline for fall admission) expression. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Office of Equity and Inclusion, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Bldg., Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone 404.727.9867 (V) 404.712.2049 (TDD). DMin applicants March 1 (final deadline for fall admission) ThD applicants January 15 (final deadline for fall admission) AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT If you are an individual with a disability and wish to acquire this publication in an alternative format, please contact the CONTENTS Special student applicants August 1 (final deadline for fall admission); Office of Admissions, Candler School of Theology, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia 30322, 404.727.6326; candlerad- December 1 (final deadline for spring admission) [email protected]. May 1 (final deadline for summer admission)
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T heology • • • • Candler SchoolofTheology ValuesThe SixCore of positive transformation of church and world. Wesleyan the particularly heritage, for the ing upon breadth the of traditions, Christian publicthe witness of churches, the and build- ogy, spiritual deepening life, strengthening expanding knowledge of religion and theol- ters, scholars of religion, and other leaders, of theology, committed to educating minis - intentionally diverse university-based school vital,ally internationally distinguished, and toally strengthen its role as an intellectu - continu seeks of School Candler Theology - Vision Statement throughout world. the and creative leaders for churches’ ministries The school’s mission is to educate faithful
the church.the promotesCandler vision an of ecumenical diversity. celebratesCandler value the of intellectual and integrity. theological standsCandler for highest the standard of engagement tradition. with Christian the encouragesCandler and critical faithful photo: Cindy Brown 09T Brown Cindy photo: of more than 40denominations. 204 United Methodists and representatives Among 243 men the and 224women were program,theology status. and 12inspecial program,of ministry doctor 7inthe of master program, of theology doctor 51in the studiestheological program, 22inthe public life program, master 38inthe of program, master 12inthe of religion and master16 inthe of religious leadership students master inthe of divinity program, range awide reflected of interests, with 309 Graduate Division of Religion. program inreligion, offered through Emory’s graduate program inmusic, and doctoral the music program, offered through Emory’s Work, ofSchool Social master the of sacred and of School Law, University the of Georgia for Ethics, Rollins of School Public Health, GraduateSchool, Laney and School Center programs with Emory’s Business Goizueta schoolincludeof dual theology the degree programsDegree associated with work the clergy, church professionals, and lay persons. continuing educational opportunities for degree programs. provides The schoolalso degrees as well as anumbertheology of dual theology, doctor of ministry, and doctor of life, master of religious leadership, master of studies,logical master of religion and public leading to master of divinity, master of- theo first buildingthe on Atlanta the campus. university was chartered in1915,occupying the when of part school became the Emory Methodist Episcopal Church, South, in1914, United Methodist Church. Founded by the of seminaries one The official of thirteen sional University school of Emory and is aprofes of School Candler Theology - The School • • practices. isCandler acommunity of formative justice. isCandler dedicated to social Candler isCandler accredited by Association the 2015enrollmentThe fall of 467students schooloffers programsThe theology The United Methodist Church. and Canada,and University the Senate of of United inthe Schools Theological States Emory is committedEmory to training its students and enhance cross-cultural understanding. century must embrace perspectives global education arts a liberal twenty-first inthe underscores university’s the conviction that challengethe of globalization. This effort programs and opportunities to to rise Studythe of Law and Religion. Ritual inAmerican Life; and Center the for Literature; Center for Emory the Myth and Academy of of Biblical Religion; Society the pendent affiliates include American the C. Carlos Museum. Campus-based inde- Center forEmory Ethics, and Michael the T. of School Graduate Laney Studies, the Center University, of Emory James the research and study at are Emory The Carter Public Health. of Law, Business, Medicine, Nursing, and ofSchool Graduate Studies; and, Schools the OxfordCollege; James the College; T. Laney Theology, university the comprises Emory annually. In addition of to School Candler dents and awards more than 4,000degrees enrolls Emory moreservice, than 14,000stu- national center for teaching, research, and with The United Methodist Church. As a privately controlled university affiliated Founded is acoeducational, in1836,Emory University Emory Jan Love Russell E.Richey Kevin LaGreeR. James Waits James T. Laney William Cannon Ragsdale BurtonHenry Trimble Franklin Nutting Parker Plato T. Durham Candler Deans Emory is expandingEmory its international Among centers the for specialized 2007– 2000–2006 1991–1999 1978–1991 1969–1977 1953–1968 1937–1953 1919–1937 1914–1919
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9 CANDLER SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY OF SCHOOL CANDLER 10 CANDLER SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY global education.global funding is stimulating exciting initiatives in challenging opportunities. Substantial new agreements with foreign universities present ing countries. Mutually linkage beneficial CenterCarter action programs indevelop- andfaculty students are participating in of international students is rising. Emory broadened The enrollment perspectives. gain from insights, experiences, their and abroad,and and service students their from are Emory pursuing scholarly research conducting research professors at Emory; of international scholars are teaching and Agrowingnents number curricula. intheir have strong international and compo global - neighborhood. within university Schools the lives inaworld that is fast becoming aglobal to pursue professions their and live their elor’s, master’s, and levels. doctoral to award degrees at associate, the bach- 30033,telephoneGeorgia 404.679.4501, 1866Southern Lane,Schools, Decatur, Southern Association of and Colleges Commissionthe on of Colleges the 15275, telephone 412.788.6510). (10 Summit Park Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, ThM,DMin,MRPL, MTS, and ThD programs are approved: MDiv, MRL, and Canada,and following the degree United inthe Schools Theological States Accrediting of Association the of accredited by Commission the on Emory UniversityEmory is accredited by is of School Candler Theology R well as for music, drama, and dance; aplace tion of worship and preaching word, the as memberfaculty William Cannon. R. Methodist bishop, former dean, and Candler Paul Rudolph and named inhonor of United bydesigned renowned American architect university faith communities. The chapel was school, and worshipogy space for multiple classroom, and worship spacefor theol- the Center, dedicated in1981,provides program, The William Cannon R. Chapel and Religious and ReligiousCenter William R.CannonChapel bylines set US Green the Building Council. for successfully meeting sustainability guide- at (LEED)certification Design silver the level for and Leadership inEnergy Environmental ering spaces.The entire complex is on track Chapel, seminar rooms, and community gath- Pitts Library, Theology Wesley the Teaching ing practices.The second phase houses the and latestnology the insustainable build- learning that features SMART room tech- state-of-the-art complex for and instruction Rollins building, first phase the of anew University’s main campus Rita inthe Anne is locatedThe on school of Emory theology The chapel apart is set for “celebra the - esources
rooms; of and Worship. Office the community; rehearsal rooms and class - Commons, main the gathering area for the Rustin teaching chapel; D. the W. Brooks spiritualthe formation John space;the W. McAfee Cannon Prayer Chapel within call Sara McKlincall at 404.727.6325. University Worship and other public events, music, at 404.727.6153.For information about J. Williams, assistant dean of worship and school, for contactvices theology Khalia the (dedication ceremony, May 1981). maythat glorified” things God be inall witness, education, mission, and renewal contemporaryin the world; and acenter for of encounter with issues moral and social Seminary. Pitts contains Library about 90,000 volumes from Theological General by in 1975.In Emory 2011it received almost foundedConnecticut, in1834and acquired of Hartford the Foundation Seminary of founded in1914,andcollections book the ings Library, of of School Candler Theology in North Pitts America, combines hold the - One of premier the collections theological Pitts TheologyLibrary For information further about chapel ser The building houses Emma also the
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11 RESOURCES 12 RESOURCES computers dedicated to bibliographic and tant role library. in the In addition to the foreign collections. andrials, often from other major USand Pitts that exhibit draw on mate gallery these - major exhibits are mounted each year inthe development of English Methodism. Three context that the reflects Collection for the 30,000+ volume English Religious History and Charles Wesley, is complemented by a many first editions of works the of John with moreCollection, than 2,700items and ofto Library the Congress. The Wesleyana Collection’s 17,000items make it second only lections of such materials. The Hymnody and is one of North America’s col finest - imprints related to Reformation German the more than 3,700original, sixteenth-century C. Kessler Reformation features Collection globalization of Christianity. The Richard from Sub-Saharan that the Africa reflect disciplines,logical as well as inmaterials receiveslibrary about 900periodicals. sitions usually 5,000volumes, exceed and the more than 135,000rare Annual books. acqui- of archival and manuscript materials, and form units, about hundred fifteen linear feet includeCollections more than 125,000micro- largest libraries theological inNorth America. and archival holdings, making it one of the 610,000 volumes as well as large microform Information plays technology an impor The is strong library intraditional- theo - agreements with other institutions, Candler and theology. Through library’s the reciprocal graphic databases for study the of religion and access to most the important biblio- private university Southeast, in the collection UniversityEmory libraries, second-largest the languages found collection. inthe many inancient with fluency and modern four with PhDs inreligion or theology, and with master’s or religion, degrees intheology degrees inlibrarianship/archival studies, ten studies,theological three having professional arebers well trained profession inthe and for as Candler awhole.ogy Pitts mem staff - and of use the informationservices technol- Center to staff support traditional library work closely with Candler’s ITand Media and as many student assistants. The staff from library’s the collections. special public and adds about 5,000images annually portraits of religious leaders,etc.—to the about 60,000images—biblical illustrations, The Image Digital Archive, for example, offers andals resources available for student use. digitization programs make arange of materi - to assist withtechnology. this The library’s phy, and equipment, video with available staff offers students access to scanning, photogra - laptops are available also for student use. Pitts ing commons area has 18workstations, and Internet searches,- learn new library's the Candler studentsCandler have of use all full includesThe staff library 16regular staff Martin Luther. oftory early printings of writings the of NorthCollection, America’s largest reposi- anniversary of Kessler the Reformation heritage. The 2016program marks 29th the ofhighlighting some Reformation aspect program of lectures, music, and worship nizes Reformation Day at Emory, aspecial Pitts annually Library orga Theology - Reformation DayatEmory information, visit www.pitts.emory.edu. from hundreds of other libraries. For more students are also able to borrow materials academics/libraries.html. libraries,the visit www.emory.edu/home/ access.digital For more information about integratebases records library for immediate resources. The discoverE and EUCLIDdata- arewhich electronic, information full-text manytions and toperiodicals, serials of libraries maintain nearly 100,000subscrip- extensive array of electronic resources. The 16,000 linear feet of manuscripts, with an volumes, extensive microform holdings, and universitythe number more than 3.3million dents, faculty, and staff. Total collections for areLibrary available for by stu use Emory - Library, and Oxford College’s Hoke O’Kelley Center Library, Hugh the F. 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Students have access to Informationkiosks inthe Commons Learning computer workstations and “lookup” library campus.the The Pitts has Library Theology and Macintosh computers inlocations around Computer support is available through In addition, there are large computer labs Students have access to Windows both - - 404.727.4282 or visit http://carlos.emory.edu. is for free students. For more information, call Mondays and university holidays. Admission noon to 5:00p.m. The Carlos is closed Saturday, 10:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.; Sunday, through Friday, 10:00a.m.to 4:00p.m.; publicationthe of an acclaimed catalog. renovated in2002and celebrated galleries in American holdings were unveiled newly inthe openedart in2001.The distinguished ancient ancient Nubian, Egyptian, and Near Eastern tion of permanent of the galleries collection to great acclaim. critical Adramatic renova- sand square-foot expansion, opened which returned thou- in1993to athirty-five design architectpostmodernist Michael Graves, who interior renovation by was designed celebrated National Register of Historic Places. A1985 bydesign Hornbostel Henry it placed on the oldest buildings on campus. Its 1916beaux arts housed inMichael C.Carlos Hall, one of the festivals, performances, series. and film grams, including lectures, workshops, family ble, year-round schedule of educational pro- collections. The Carlos Museum hosts anota- nationally renowned institutions and private exhibitionsspecial from nationally and inter lations, museum the develops temporary century. In addition to permanent the instal- paper from Middle the Ages to twentieth the American and European works of on art and Asia Americas, Africa, the as well as ancient Greece, Egypt, Rome, Near the East, teen thousand including objects, from art permanent of collection more than six- on main the Quadrangle and houses a The Michael C.Carlos Museum is located Michael C.CarlosMuseum 404.727.3300 or visit www.emory.edu/ISSS. sional goals. For additional information, call ing personal, academic, their and profes- The Carlos Museum’s hours are Tuesday of The museum the section original is - researchers and to general the public. presidency.Carter The is open library to photographs, and films, mementos of the more than twenty-seven million documents, located next to The Center, Carter contains initsfaculty activities. Center reaches also out to include Emory other schools of university. the The Carter ciates sometimes teach colleges inthe and not offer adegree program, fellows and asso- conferences. Although center the itself does ter programs, conduct research, and attend teers and interns to plan and implement cen- corporations, and countries. by donations from individuals, foundations, mental organization, center the is supported mental Anot-for-profit, illness. nongovern- and strived to diminish against stigma the near-eradication of Guinea worm disease; including and America in Latin Africa, the intervened to prevent diseases unnecessary prevent and civil international conflicts; countries;African mediated or worked to double or triple grain production infifteen tions intwenty-six countries; helped farmers - elec including sixty-seven Africa, observing inAsia,democracies and America, Latin international scholars and world leaders. centerthe brings to campus range awide of Distinguished Professor, and Carter, Rosalynn former President Jimmy Carter, aUniversity developingthe world. Under leadership the of oriented programs United inthe States and knowledgethe of academy the with action- and improve Center health. programs merge and resolve enhance conflicts, democracy, seventy countries. The center to prevent seeks helped to improve life for people inmore than and alleviation the of human suffering, have fundamental commitment to human rights wide. Its programs, are which by guided a Emory, advances and world health peace - The Center, Carter inpartnership with Center The Carter
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their understandingtheir of self, society, and church through temporary world. It therefore to inform seeks and develop understand mission the of church Christian the con inthe - Christianity and Culture aims to help students better Christianity andCulture of needs the present the to serving and future. of pastexperience the strengthens students’ the dedication to develop position, insight the atheological theology and As students work through discipline the of contemporary institutional the both of history church. the and doctrinal Students inHistory and Interpretation of Christianity study History andInterpretationofChristianity roles of proclaimers and interpreters of Bible. the inexegesistency and exposition, become prepared they for the stand and interpret biblical literature. As students gain compe- itwhich developed, students inbiblical studies to learn under Through study of Bible the and and history the culture in Biblical Studies areas of study: ship, and church administration. practices such as education, preaching, pastoral care, wor gion and culture; and study the of religious and ministerial reli- and ethics includes: society; biblical studies; theology; tual growth of students. student’s ACandler course of study integrate intellectual, the personal, professional, and spiri- for of ministries the church, the Candler’s degree programs Shaped by its aim to educate faithful and creative leaders T he The Candler curriculum is arrangedThe curriculum Candler into four general viewed atwww.candler.emory.edu. Information aboutacademicprogramsmayalsobe inPastoral ofDoctor Theology Counseling 64 58 ofDoctor Ministry Master 54 of Theology Master of Studies Theological 47 Master of Religious Leadership 39 Master of Religion and Public Life 33 Master of Divinity 20 Programs Degree Table for ofContents
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Church and Ministry Ministry and to is Church goal of The ministry, of reflective practitioners develop in which they situations to respond to able skill, and creativity, servesensitivity, with development Such theological integrity. - his among dialogical interaction requires ecclesial practice, contemporary and torical the social Christian traditions, and Scripture experience. own the student’s sciences, and ethical reflection, social analysis, and study ethical reflection, study social and analysis, and traditions cultural and religious other of this of dimension intrinsic an ideologies. As ecumenical an promotes the area endeavor, - mis and Christian identity of conception Courses in a global within context. sion in the offered are Culture and Christianity Christian ethics, thefields sociology of of missiology, personality, and religion religion, and studies, church black religions, world studies. women’s
18 THE CANDLER CURRICULUM CANDLER THE MASTER OF DIVINITY 21 - concentra on detailed information More Criminal Justice Ministries Criminal Justice Witness and Formation Conflict and Peacebuilding, Justice, Transformation Community and in Church Leadership Science and Health, Religion, Race and Religion Interpretation and Scripture Society Personality and Theology the Arts and Theology Ethics and the Church of Traditions GPA Requirements GPA Courses fulfill taken to Course Common Requirements Common and requirements C, i.e., least at grade of earn a letter must who earn less a scale 4.0. Students 2.0 on of Concentrations for the 2016–2017 for Concentrations are: academic year • • • • • • • • • • • Degree Requirements a candidate degree, the MDiv qualify for To requirements: the following complete must Credit Hours to required fulfilling hours In the 86 credit not may students degree, the MDiv complete elec- for 15 hours limits: exceed the following (excluding S/U basis an taken on courses tive Year First and courses education contextual of a maximum including but Group Advising Choir, in the Chapel participation for 4 hours Emory or Concert Choir), Candler Singers, courses, education contextual for 18 hours for 6 hours ministry for internships, 6 hours the for 14 hours Education, Clinical Pastoral the 10 (including program Parish Teaching 18 Education), Contextual taken for hours 12 than more (no courses summer of hours Atlanta for term), 18 hours a summer during - cross-regis (ATA) Theological Association - (includ credit transfer for 26 hours tration, for 6 hours and cross-registration), ATA ing study. directed tions can be found at http://candler.emory. at be can found tions - edu/academics/degrees/mdiv/mdiv-concen trations.html. - First-year students will participate in will participate students First-year est to the student. Students may choose a may Students the student. to est their with in consultation concentration their year first of the end faculty adviser at the for Course work program. in the MDiv will the begin during selected concentration Concentrations in the program. year second require may and in length 12–15 hours are prerequisites. First Year Experience First Year is program Divinity of Master Candler’s Year the First by characterized uniquely students the year, first Experience. Within both settings, of a number in willbe involved will provide that contextual, academic and Candler their time at for a basic orientation ministry. of the profession for and will assist that Groups Advising Year First - their academic them stud to in orienting Candler. at life and ies, financial literacy, Courses in in Common will enroll Students Christianity of History and Testament Old Finally, Candler. at the year first during in Contextual will enroll students first-year - place of comprised I, which is Education reflection a local site, at work and ment in a contextualized enrollment and groups Ministry Arts that of course Introductory ministry academic instructionconnects to at site. Education the Contextual Concentrations - concentra optional an selectionThe of their degree give to students allow can tion level introductory beyond depth focus and particular of is inter that area in an courses Contextual Education academic combines Education Contextual - forma for opportunities instruction with in churches, in ministrytion leadership and social other and service hospitals, agencies, ecclesial Candler’s settings. clinical and theol- contextual to commitment distinctive - formal is ogy theological education and sequence, the four-semester ized through Contextual I and Education Contextual all students. MDiv for II, required Education
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Overview of the Program a professional is (MDiv) divinity of master The service for in the preparing persons for degree - pro The ministry. of forms other for or parish church of understanding students’ fosters gram and world, ministryand the in contemporary - cre and meaningfully work to ability students’ leadership. religious of in a vocation atively - inte to their ability strengthens and edge the various of their understanding grate theology ministry of and disciplines with the world. and their the experience church of Candler will to: be at degree able • • • • M
20 MASTER OF DIVINITY OF MASTER MASTER OF DIVINITY 23 Contextualized Introductory Arts of Arts of Introductory Contextualized Ministry semester second or (first Class only; 3 hours) I Site Education CE551a. Contextual Reflection only; semester (first 2 hours) I Education Contextual CE551b. semester Seminar (second Integrative only; 2 hours) (third IIa Education CE552a. Contextual semester; 3 hours) IIb (fourth Education Contextual CE552b. semester; 3 hours) Elective (CEE) Education Contextual CE552a or with (taken concurrently 3 hours) CE552b, Ministry Arts of (IAM) Introductory Any CE552a with P501 (taken concurrently or 3 hours) CE552b, or Arts of Introductory Contextualized (first Parish Teaching Ministry for Class only;semester 3 hours) Ia Education Contextual CE551TPa. only; semester (first 2 Parish Teaching hours) Ib Education Contextual CE551TPb. only; semester (second 2 Parish Teaching hours) IIa Education Contextual CE552TPa. semester; (third 3 hours) Parish Teaching IIb Education Contextual CE552TPb. semester; (fourth 3 hours) Parish Teaching Elective (CEE) Education Contextual or CE552TPa with (taken concurrently semes- spring fall or CE552TPb in either ter; 3 hours) Ministry Arts of (IAM) Introductory Any CE552a with (taken P501 concurrently or 3 hours) CE552b, or (every semes Parish - CE553TPR. Teaching fulfills 2 hours; 1 or two; year after ter credit) elective MDiv Contextual Education Contextual • • • • • • • OR Parish Contextual Education for Teaching • • • • • • • • OR - Haven training as training Haven
and First-year students are required to to required are students First-year TheologyCandler School of will screen all MDIV505. First Year Advising Group (1 Group Advising Year First MDIV505. hour) - the mate studied already who have Students may institution a previous rial at P501 of in the same elective an substitute to request enter to planning not who are field. Students may ministry graduation after the ordained Introductory another substitute to request the to Ministry Refer Arts of course. theCandler on Form Substitution Preaching - informa additional for website Registrar’s - http://www.candler.emory.edu/academ tion: ics/registrar/forms.cfm. Group Advising First Year • Group Advising Year the First complete will- be com groups Advising (MDIV505). along students posed 12 first-year 10 to of MDiv a third-year a faculty adviserwith and will assist These groups peer adviser. student the to orientation with students first-year - financial lit Emory, Candler community, studies. graduate of the year first and eracy, Contextual Education academic combines Education Contextual formation for opportunities instruction with social in churches, in ministry leadership and - clini other and service hospitals agencies, unique ecclesial Candler’s cal settings. and theology and contextual to commitment through formalized is theological education Contextual sequence, the four-semester II, Education Contextual I and Education all students. MDiv for required a crimi- facilitating and requiring by students expense the student’s at check nal background des- a vendor $18) through (approximately infor additional For the school. by ignated participating see 103. Students page mation, complete to will be required in internships Protecting Children—Adults of Stewards as training Sexual from Children Abuse described 123; page on Enrollment in one of of in one described 111. Enrollment page on fulfills the Contextual options the following requirement. Education Students are required to take P501 as take P501 as to required are Students Students are required to take ES501 as take ES501 as to required are Students Students are required to take HC501 take HC501 to required are Students Students who have already studied the studied already who have Students P501. Introduction to Preaching Preaching to P501. Introduction (3 hours) ES501. Christian Ethics (3 hours) ES501. Christian Ethics HC501. History of Early Christian Early of History HC501. (3 hours) Thought Theology (3 hours) Systematic ST501. part of the Common Courses requirement. Courses requirement. the Common part of part of the Common Courses requirement. Courses requirement. the Common part of the studied already who have Students institution a previous at ES501 of material ES electives. two substitute to request may the on Form Substitution the Ethics to Refer additional for website Candler Registrar’s http://www.candler.emory.edu/ information: academics/registrar/forms.cfm. Church and Ministry • and ST501 as part of the Common Courses the Common part as of ST501 and already who have Students requirement. and/or HC501 of the material studied request may institution a previous at ST501 field. in the elective same an substitute to of Interpretation and the History to Refer on Form Course Substitution Christianity addi- for website the Candler Registrar’s http://www.candler. information: tional emory.edu/academics/registrar/forms.cfm. Christianity and Culture • are offered, students may change instruc- change may students offered, are Students the semester. first of the end at tors not may NT501 F in OT501or an making NT502. or in OT502 enroll and/ NT501, OT502, OT501, of material may institution a previous NT502 at or in the same elective an substitute to request Course Studies the Biblical to field. Refer the Candler Registrar’s on Form Substitution http:// information: additional for website - www.candler.emory.edu/academics/regis trar/forms.cfm. of History and Interpretation Christianity Courses • • - Students are required to take the to required are Students OT501. Interpretation of the Old the Old of Interpretation OT501. I (3 hours) Testament the Old of Interpretation OT502. II (3 hours) Testament the New of NT501. Interpretation I (3 hours) Testament the New of NT502. Interpretation II (3 hours) Testament
Interpretation of the Old Testament Testament the Old of Interpretation the and (OT501/502) sequence course course Testament the New of Interpretation the part (NT501/502) as sequence of Students Courses requirement. Common and OT501 complete successfully must in NT501. When enrolling before OT502 NT501/502 or OT501/502 sections of two Common Courses Biblical Studies Courses • • • • Curricular Requirements the following complete must Students cur in the MDiv Requirements Courses and riculum: Students making a C-, D+, or D in the D in first or a C-, D+, making Students Course the Common of one of semester enroll NT501) may or (OT501 sequences the sequence of semester in the second fulfilled will have NT502) and the or (OT502 the grade provided requirement, sequence the the brings sequence partin the second of at to sequence the two-course for average sequence a with C. Students a gradeleast of less of NT501/502) or (OT501/502 average or the course C will repeat than normally satisfy theysequence; sequence also may upon courses alternate with requirements the Academic of consent and the advice Review instructors. sequence Board and Common CourseCommon Sequence Grade Average Requirement than a C in a course intended to meet an meet an to intended in a course a C than the course. retake may requirement area be counted cannot course the same However, credit the total towards once than more graduation. for hours
22 MASTER OF DIVINITY OF MASTER MASTER OF DIVINITY 25 Courses taken to meet concentration Courses meet concentration taken to - concentra on detailed information More Theology the Arts and Theology Ethics and the Church of Traditions requirements fulfill elective credit and meet fulfill and credit elective requirements All when applicable. requirements common directed for the option have concentrations thesis. the MDiv and internships studies, - the cap for be substituted These cannot be can but applicable), (where courses stone the with requirements other for substituted coordinator(s). theconcentration of approval of a maximum concentration, each Within be taken S/U, may course concentration one - policy regard Candler’s with in accordance be cannot courses Capstone S/U courses. ing courses concentration All other taken S/U. in order above C or a grade of receive must For requirements. fulfillto concentration course, a capstone requiring concentrations - will in consulta be designated the capstone concentration and the instructor with tion the upper-level among from coordinator the during offered courses concentration final year. student's http://candler.emory. at be can found tions - edu/academics/degrees/mdiv/mdiv-concen trations.html. • • • Electives for required the 86 hours balance of The will elective be satisfied by graduation in choose enroll to may A student courses. - concentra courses, studies denominational - lan courses, certificate program courses, tion interest. of courses other or courses, guage Course Substitution - the mate studied already who have Students rial Candler course a specifically of required - sub to request may institution a previous at Students field. in the same elective an stitute first should a substitution for petitioning The their adviser. with discuss the matter the to a petition then submit should student who will area, decide the relevant of chair - in consulta the substitution grant whether to Concentrations for the 2016–2017 aca- for Concentrations nated theology HC course or any ST or ES or ST any theology or course nated HC HC501, include not may course; elective ES501) or ST501, courses, HC500-level Elective Education Contextual 3 hours designated course (CEE; see 24; any page schedule). the course on a CEE course as fulfill may Common CEE courses other a designated example, For Requirements. and/ course also SR be an may CEE course the for this case, credits In REG course. or the degree towards once count only course hours elective of number the total and adjusted. is required Gender and Race, Ethnicity, 3 hours on ‘REG’ as designated course (REG; any - Candler cata and schedule the course also fulfill may log). REG courses other a example, For requirements. common also SR be an may course REG designated this case, In CEE course. and/or course once count only the course for credits number the total and the degree towards adjusted. is required hours elective of Society Personality and Scripture and Interpretation and Scripture Religion and Race and Religion Religion, Health, and Science and Health, Religion, Leadership in Church and Community and in Church Leadership Justice, Peacebuilding, and Conflict and Peacebuilding, Justice, Transformation Formation and Witness and Formation Criminal Justice Ministries Criminal Justice • • • • • • • Concentrations concentration optional an selectionThe of focus their degree give to students allow can courses level introductory beyond depth and the to particular of is interest that area in an - choose their con may Students student. their faculty with in consulation centration of the end at list approved an adviser from - pro Divinity of in the Master their year first the- selected concen for Coursegram. work will in year begin the second tration during 12–15 hours are Concentrations the program. prerequisites. require may and in length are: demic year • • • Students enrolled in CE552a/b, in CE552a/b, enrolled Students Information regarding registration registration regarding Information 3 hours History of Christianity (designated Christianity of History 3 hours courses) HC 500-level (a Candler course Religions World 3 hours a non-Candler or the WR designation with - in consul the registrar by approved course the academic with dean) tation Ministry Arts of Introductory 6 hours (CC501,CC502, CC511, CC645, (IAM) PC501, PC502, RE501, RE517, EV501, LA501, LA503, LA505, W501) LA645, and the Contextualized P501 and to in addition Contextual taken with course IAM of I. One Parish Education/Teaching be taken P501 must or courses these IAM of year thesecond with in conjunction Parish/ Education/Teaching Contextual credits, IAM (Total Studies. Episcopal IAM, contextualized P501 and including the four Each of will 12 hours.) least be at - sub a different be from must courses IAM area. ject Sociology Religion or 3 hours Religion of RP course) or SR (any Personality and desig- (any Theology Ethics or 3 hours
Common Requirements - Courses, the fol the Common to addition In be ful- must Requirements Common lowing in the Master enrolled filled all students by may Each requirement program. Divinity of the spe within - listed course be filled any by cific area. subject • • • • • CE552TPa/b and CE552ANGa/b (year 2) (year CE552ANGa/b and CE552TPa/b the common of in one enroll to required are Arts of Introductory three-hour requirement the fall in either P501 or Ministry or courses fall either CEE in one in and semester spring semester. spring or for CEE courses is communicated by the by communicated is CEE courses for - the pre to office prior Candler registrar’s a requires period. Enrollment registration a limited are there and number permission course. in each spaces available of number complete one course in either fall or spring spring fall or in either course one complete Education/Teaching Contextual of semester II enrollment. Studies Parish/Episcopal For all MDiv students, the first year the year first all students, MDiv For Elective (CEE) Education Contextual Contextualized Introductory Arts of Arts of Introductory Contextualized only;Ministry semester 3 (one Class hours) I Site Education CE551a. Contextual Reflection only; semester (first 2 hours) I Education Contextual CE551b. semester Seminar (second Integrative only; 2 hours) IIa Education Contextual CE552ANGa. only; semester (third Studies Episcopal for 3 hours) IIb Education Contextual CE552ANGb. semester (fourth Studies Episcopal for only; 3 hours) Ministry Arts of (IAM) Introductory Any CE552a with P501 (taken concurrently or 3 hours) CE552b, or Elective (CEE) Education Contextual or CE552ANGa with (taken concurrently semes- spring fall or in either CE552ANGb 3 hours) year, the second during ter Seminar Studies CE553ANGR. Episcopal 2 hours. (every two; year after semester credit) elective Fulfills MDiv
• • • • • • • • three includes Education Contextual of the fall courses: 90-minute interrelated (CE551a, CE551TPa), Reflection Group Seminar Integrative two-hour the spring - the contextual CE551TPb), and (CE551b, Ministry Arts of course ized Introductory spring. in the fall taken either is or that the fall complete successfully must Students in the enroll to in order Reflection Group both semes- and Seminar, Integrative spring in order be completed successfully must ters Students year. the entire for credit receive to grade in the a passing receive who do not Seminar also will the fail Integrative spring to will be and required fall Reflection Group a different 1 at Education Contextual repeat year. the following site in both fall and available are options course Contextual of the year of semesters spring Studies Parish/Episcopal Education/Teaching to required are Students II enrollment. Contextual Education for Episcopal Studies for Episcopal Education Contextual
24 MASTER OF DIVINITY OF MASTER MASTER OF DIVINITY 27 - - - Students enrolled in MDIV650 will in MDIV650 enrolled Students is thesis the MDiv finalThe of draft is of sufficient quality, shows progress in progress shows quality, sufficient of is under a clearer to leading is and research, these conditions If the topic. thesis of standing will a be given then the student met, not are be will not but study the directed grade for option. thesis the MDiv complete to allowed the ini- that the adviser determines thesis If then a tial does paper meet these conditions, will be to assigned IP (in progress) grade of will be per the student and study the directed MDIV650: of hours in three enroll to mitted final her (typically or in his Thesis MDiv the thesis this stage, At the sixth) semester. with in consultation the student, adviser and the academic select dean, for reader a second the assess and read to the who thesis, agrees a grade. for thesis of both semesters be a grade assigned for the final the of basis the on thesis on work IP grade the The thesis. for grade awarded will be the fall study directed semester for reflect the thesis to the grade for changed thesis The been the has thesis marked. once a letter be taken for must study directed and grade a is passing the minimum and grade, fulfill- do not com MDiv credits Thesis B. but requirements, common or courses mon with requirements fulfillmay concentration - coordina the concentration of the approval 45–60 normally is thesis completed The tor. in length. pages in the Monday first by both readers to due The graduation. before the semester of April the thesis, grade a for on agree readers two cases In the registrar. to submitted which is grade, a on agree cannot the readers where the academic to the will thesis be submitted the graded After copy adjudication. for dean a cor submit must the student returned, is comments, based reader on version, rected the by system ETD Emoryto Library’s deadline grading (etd.library.emory. senior the complete who do not Students edu). completed have the deadline, but by thesis are graduation, neededall courses for other Master MDIV999R: for register to required Eligible students will in be contacted students Eligible of feature the main the suggests, title As if the paper adviser thesis determines The ber and name, semester taken, and the taken, and semester name, ber and - indi as the assignment for instructions in the syl- or the faculty member by cated labus]. the by desired documents additional Any adviser. MDiv Thesis Option MDiv Thesis for opportunity an provides option thesis The the to geared research and study independent MDiv interests. and ability student’s individual average grade point a minimum with students course of thirty-six of the end hours 3.5 at of and I Education Contextual including work, II Education Contextual of the semester first the second of semester in the spring invited are of A maximum thesis. MDiv an write to year will per year be selected. All12 students course, - require advising and Education, Contextual those to will apply program the MDiv of ments a thesis.selected write to invited and year the eligible of February a one- submit students Interested apply. to detailing intent of single-spaced letter page, letters supporting plus their interest, thesis thesis proposed the faculty adviser and from deadline the aca - to the stated before adviser, demic this will bedean. at students, most For (spring semester the fourth the beginning of Selection year). the second willof be made the fall of pre-registration the end before period the academic dean. advising by a thesis. of the writing is the option thesis are the option thesis selected for Students with study in a directed enroll to required their adviser thesis in the fall the (typically (which study directed This fifth) semester. a to connected or be free-standing may that teaching the adviser thesis is that class and between one willsemester) be awarded the determined by as credit, of hours three the thesis with in consultation academic dean will be focused the topic thesis on It adviser. to paper in a 15–20 page will culminate and the adviser. thesis assessed by be and read • Faculty and supervisor evaluations from from supervisor and evaluations Faculty II—copies I and Education Contextual the from be can requested evaluations of Please Education. Office Contextual of and be charged may fee a copy note in weeks two be submitted must requests advance. of plan Divinity of Master Up-to-date adviseron and student to (available study OPUS). originally statement autobiographical The - appli the student’s a part as of submitted Candler Registrar from (available cation request). email upon personal statement page A two-to-three - state thereflecting autobiographical on plans, vocational current describing ment, continuing for plans postdegree indicating academic other any noting and education, concern. of personal items or should NT 502 (student from Final paper the indicates that sheet a cover include - pro as the assignment for instructions the syl- or the faculty member vided by with substituted or be waived [May labus) - if the stu paper exegesis NT elective an NT for a waiver/substitution received dent 502]. REG from project or paper Summative (ideally in consultation chosen course [please provide instructor) course with and number course with sheet a cover the instruc- taken, and semester name, by indicated as the assignment for tions in the syllabus]. or the faculty member a from project or paper Summative - (ideally in con chosen course 600-level [please instructor) course with sultation - num course with sheet a cover provide overall progress in theological studies, reflection in theological studies, progress overall vocational of the Candler experience, state on - (includ plans post-MDiv and discernment, the of Completion education). continuing ing - a gradua is Conversation Advising Integrative will students preparation, In requirement. tion the to will be that a portfolio submitted prepare the to prior week one least academicadviser at shall include: portfolio The interview. • • • • • • • First year students are required to enroll enroll to required are students year First advising faculty adviser willThe an hold advising an have who do not Students
In the final year of the MDiv program, the aca- program, the MDiv the final of year In Advising Integrative an demic adviser conducts their advisees. with purpose The Conversation discuss the student’s to is this conversation of Final Year Integrative Advising Final Year Conversation Advising and Assessment the curricular to addition requirements In program in the MDiv students above, listed each advising complete to required are the Final Year complete to and semester Conversation. Advising Integrative (MDIV505). Group Advising Year in the First will 10 to be of composed groups Advising a faculty with along students 12 first-year peer student MDiv a third-year adviser and first-year will assist These groups adviser. the Candler to orientation with students the and financial literacy, Emory, community, studies. graduate of year first every with once least advisee at conversation period, the advising during each semester in the MDiv progress in which the student’s the coming for work course and program discussed. term are will preregistration to prior conversation account their OPUS placed on a hold have until registering from willand be prevented the faculty adviser and completed is advising office. notifies the Candler registrar’s tion with the instructor(s) of the required the required of the instructor(s) with tion will document need to student The course. what covered, course the previous topics what assignments what used, and textbooks were course theprior for A syllabus required. were The the petition. will accompany normally be to signed a form, complete must student both identifying the course chair, the area by being made is which the substitution for will replace that elective the proposed and the goes to this form completed, When it. policy substitution general This Registrar. P501. to the policy override does attached not
26 MASTER OF DIVINITY OF MASTER MASTER OF DIVINITY 29 Due to immigration regulations limiting limiting regulations immigration Due to the year first the fall of semester In - appli including further information, For Admission program degree the MDiv to Admission - a region from degree a bachelor’s requires a well- university, or college ally accredited in the liberal work of balanced program at of average grade point overall an arts, and candidates, a 4.0 scale. Strong 2.75 on least - col of been out those who have including encouraged are years, of a number for lege - regard applications, All completed apply. to will be fully the applicant, of the GPA of less committee. the admissions reviewed by summer, though there is an orientation for all for orientation an is there though summer, the summer. of the end at student-pastors 18-month an to employment off-campus will students service,term of international a student-pastor for be considered not study. of in their year first appointment for be considered may students International final months 18 their during appointment - informa additional For Candler. at study of and students international regarding tion please contact appointments, student-pastor 404.727.6326. at the Office Admission of - stu Program, Parish in the Teaching will in a Contextualized bedents enrolled Ministry Arts of and Class Introductory Parish Teaching Ia Education Contextual students semester, the spring In (CE551TPa). Education will in Contextual be enrolled the (CE551TPb). In Parish Ib Teaching they in Contextual will enroll year, second (CE552TPa) Parish Teaching IIa Education Contextual in the fall and semester (CE552TPb) Parish IIb Teaching Education students Second-year semester. in the spring during IAM also in a CEE and will enroll beyond and year the third In spring. fall or in CE553TPR, each semester enroll students each hours two or (one Parish Teaching is hours 14 credit of A maximum semester). Program. Parish the Teaching for granted at director, Jr., Elliott Thomas contact cation, [email protected]. 404.727.4178 or - The program is a cooperative venture venture a cooperative is program The - con area in a geographic Student-pastors Along with the site work, students are are students work, the site with Along the on information additional For vising pastor, an elder serving elder an area in that pastor, vising this responsibility. beenwho has for chosen Parish lead the to Teaching job is elder’s The each student- evaluate to work, in its group - individ provide to and performance, pastor’s Teaching each student-pastor. to ual counsel the during suspended activities are Parish Teaching Parish Program Teaching United enables program Parish Teaching The student to appointed students Methodist located meet in geographically to pastorates reflection groups. Holston, the Tennessee, between Candler and Georgia, Florida, Georgia, South North Florida, Alabama-West Alabama, North and Carolina, North Western Carolina, North The of Conferences Annual Carolina South only Normally, Church. Methodist United certified who are candidates those students ministry Methodist are United ordained for Enrollment appointment. for considered fulfills the Contexual Parish in Teaching requirement. Education Each group group. Parish a Teaching stitute Mondays) on (presently meets together semesters. spring the fall and throughout super Parish a Teaching led is by Each group the setting and a graduate of an accredited accredited an of graduate a and the setting seminary. facilitated a reflection to group assigned ordained in experienced an practitioner by in meet biweekly Groups ministry. pastoral the local ecclesial which in students settings organized serving. are are These groups the to addition In location. geographic by are students reflection group, and work site Arts of Introductory take one to required Contextual one and P501 Ministry or course while Elective (CEE) course they Education II. Education in Contextual enrolled are please visit program, Education Contextual http://www.candler.emory.edu/academics/ con-ed/index.html. - The anchors for Contextual Education are are Education Contextual for anchors The In the second semester, students continue continue students semester, the second In Immediately prior to the start of the fall the start of to prior Immediately the weekly reflection group in the fall led by reflectionthe weekly group Integrative supervisor the spring the and site the faculty adviser by Seminar co-taught Contextual three or Two supervisor. site and - contex placed in one are groups Education Ministry Arts of class tualized Introductory spring. in the fall or offered is that mission care, pastoral preaching), and ship All education. religious and outreach, and who mentor a site by overseen are students full-time in employed pastor ordained an is at the same site. Students meet with a faculty meet with Students site. the same at a weekly, supervisor the for site and member seminar. theological integrative two-hour Contextual Education II the II takes seriously Education Contextual parishes.” “teaching as congregations of role Education Contextual of year the second In ministry practice all in ecclesial students choose to a site able are Students settings. II placement Education their Contextual for per week hours eight in which they work Students academic year. the entire during typically in churches employed who are their second-year as in those churches work be able must however, site, The placement. Those ministry. fulfillto of areas thefive (wor liturgy administration, are areas five semester, students meet their site supervisor meet their site students semester, the site. visit and Contextual Education Program Contextual I Education Education Contextual of During the year first in a social enroll serviceI, all students or enrolled unless theyclinical setting, are weekly of hours Four Parish. in Teaching the entire during these sites at engagement the opportunity students give academic year pastoral ministries and experienceto various students the semester, first In relationships. campus on group also a site as meet weekly supervisor. the site with the site at or
Residence six of a minimum complete must Students include to semesters, full-time equivalent not with semesters fall/spring five least at summer total of fifteen than hours more of semesters two last The term enrollment. Candler. at be completed must the program seminaries other at in good standing Students Theological of the Association by accredited to up transfer approval, with Schools may, 18 credit of A maximum hours. 26 credit at cross-registration taken through hours (ATA) Theological Association Atlanta the degree, toward be applied may schools - stand Advanced credit. transfer as counted a on be granted may credit transfer with ing 26 of the transfer Upon case-by-case basis. or work transfer additional no hours, credit will be allowed. work cross-registration ATA MDiv Candler’s into who transfer Students four of a minimum complete must program 60 Candler semester least at with semesters the four- of completion including hours, at program, Education Contextual semester be to structured is degree MDiv The Candler. full-time of years four or in three completed time allowed of length study; the maximum years. six calendar is the program complete to Application forApplication Degree the - the can semester, in the graduating Early for application a formal submit must didate the deadline stated before degree the MDiv $25 of fee A late in the academic calendar. submitted will applications be assessed for Degree is for Application The this date. after time of a window during in OPUS available semester. each registrar the university set by each for required is application A separate be to required are Students received. degree graduation. of the semester during enrolled of Divinity Administrative Fee each semester semester each Fee Administrative Divinity of - success been the has thesis submitted until further For graduates. the student fully and of dean theassociate contact information, academic affairs. faculty and
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granted participation in the program. participation granted - theological institu another at previously certifying a letter that provide must tion good in students the as school they leave standing. does not require, the Graduate Record Record the Graduate require, does not GRE required, not (GRE). While Exam in applications be considered may scores institution them. The submit if applicants 5198. Candler is code for - furnish, the appli with must English of the Test evidence of recent cation, (TOEFL) Language a Foreign as English 95 (Internet-based least at of a score with or 21 of score a minimum with total) 250 sub-areas, the four higher of in each 600 (paper- or total), (computer-based should results based TOEFL The total). TOEFL from directly be submitted Code: 5455, Candler (Institutional to whose first 01). Applicants Department strongly are English not is language intensive an complete to encouraged in your institution an at course, English six months least at for country, home enrollment. to prior of all students prior to enrollment at the at enrollment to prior all students of (approximately the student expense of by designated a vendor $18) through Theology Candler Schoolthe school. of the regarding information will provide - back securing of the required process admitted to spring in early check ground to be will allowed not Students students. Contextual classes—including for register this report of the results Education—until Reports reviewed. and been received have are checks criminal background from whom for student 15. Any August due not has check the criminal background the will15 forfeit August by been received program in any participate to opportunity year. one for Education Contextual of check the criminal background of Results The admissions committee welcomes, but but welcomes, committee admissions The Persons whose first language is not not is whose language first Persons A criminal background check is required required is check A criminal background
8. 8. 9. 9. 10. - com vibrant and the diverse add to Candler School of at exists that munity Theology. Candler to applying for reasons Your Theology. School of details vocation, of understanding Your following plans and a call ministry, of to Candler School at study of completion - appli Methodist United Theology. of - ordina for plans indicate should cants annual in an elder or a deacon as tion in the United status and conference - if appli candidacy process, Methodist be added. may page additional An cable. universities, graduate schools, and semi- and schools, graduate universities, when the applicant of regardless naries, - com were hours many how attended, granted. whether was a degree and pleted, directly be Official sent should transcripts in a delivered or these institutions from currently If sealed signed envelope. and the applicant institution, an at enrolled work of officialsend an transcript should be sent a transcript that ask and date to the of the completion following promptly a degree. of conferral /or term and persons who are not family members: members: family not who are persons a pas- by provided reference, pastoral one provided references, tor; additional two school professors graduate or college by supervisor a character or a work by or the applicant known who has reference Those seeking merit years. more or three to encouraged strongly are scholarships if currently academic references two have - col from graduated recently or enrolled Applicants program. a graduate or lege more for college of been out who have secure to an unable are and years five than addi- submit should academic reference Episcopal references. professional tional in the participate to who wish students a submit must Program Studies Episcopal they that stating their bishop from letter they be that requesting or postulants are • • academic writing. recent of A sample all Official colleges, from transcripts Three letters of recommendation from from recommendation of letters Three 5. 6. 7. - Significant life experiences that have have experiences life that Significant God, self, view and of affected your family to references Include the world. courses, others, significant and members ser church, experiences in college, and employment. activities, and vice-related inform that background your of Aspects would perspectivethe you unique online or by mail (check or money order order money or (check mail by or online Emory to University). payable made - autobio typed, page double-spaced four a critical is element statement graphical application. your of in the evaluation carefully, response your Please consider grammatical style, content, to tending The organization. essay and correctness, yourself introduce to a way is statement also will It Committee. the Admissions to evaluate guide and faculty advisers help - pro experience learning in your your a reflec- write this in mind, With gram. addresses that life your about essay tive the following: Application for admission. for Application paid fee application $50 nonrefundable To be considered for admission to the to admission for be considered To Applications for the MDiv program are are program the MDiv for Applications Autobiographical statement: The three– The statement: Autobiographical Résumé. • •
2. - the admis supply must applicant an program, office the following: with sions 1. Application Procedures - apply.can at online apply should Applicants - further informa For dler.emory.edu/apply. and the Office Admissions contact of tion, Theology, Candler School of Aid, Financial Georgia 30322, Atlanta, Emory University, fax 404.727.2915, 404.727.6326, telephone [email protected]. email - sum or semester the spring for accepted not request may applicants term, although mer the spring for special as students admission - com term. Course work summer or semester will be a special as considered pleted student the MDiv. toward application for admission to be considered for for be to considered admission for application semester. a future in study 3. 4.
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or as special students at Candler may apply apply Candler may at special as or students A new program. the MDiv to admission for be must materials supporting with application course admitted, is the applicant If submitted. MRL, an by satisfactorily completed work will- be special MTS consid MRPL, or student registrar The program. the MDiv toward ered be applied may will which credits determine of a maximum with program the MDiv to the program. to applied credits twenty-six of the Association by seminaries accredited - trans as be admitted Theological Schools may - trans receive may These students students. fer hours 26 credit to up for approval credit fer in which they courses earned a grade of for - scale a 4.0 a numeri 3.0 on least (84 on at to be applied may hours cal scale). Twelve be may hours fourteen Courses and Common Common excluding all areas to other applied First- and Education, Courses, Contextual are students Transfer Groups. Advising Year Contextual the two-year complete to required the See sequence. 127 for page Education policy. credit transfer program detailed MDiv Application Deadline are program the MDiv to admission of Offers an When basis. admissions a rolling on made will it be reviewed by complete, is application deci a - Typically, Committee. the Admissions For will weeks. three within sion be reached - applica consideration, scholarship priority for 15 January by be submitted should tions after received Applications the fall semester. scholarship, for 15 will be considered January final The funds. of based the availability on the fall 15 for July is application deadline for semester. admitted whichthey were the time for at status a deferral of in writing, request, may materials Application academic year. one for who and matriculate those who do not for deferral will be enrollment an request do not which after academic year, one file on for kept will a new be expected submit to applicants
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11. 12. In addition to supplying the above docu- the above supplying to addition In who (persons students international ments, residents) permanent or US citizens not are the following: with comply must must students begin, can cess international Financial the Emory University complete - finan adequate Certificate, which indicates travel, fees, tuition, cover to cial resources of the year first expenses for living and I-20 will (An not States. in the United study been this certificate has until be prepared the univer by be approved must it approved; sity before July 1 for the fall semester.) 1 for July before sity
32 MASTER OF DIVINITY OF MASTER 34 MASTER OF RELIGION AND PUBLIC LIFE • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • fromchoose courses such as: role of religion inAmerican society. Students that assist will inunderstanding them the Students one choose three-hour will course Religion and Society following areas: must complete common requirements inthe To for qualify MRPL the degree, acandidate Requirements Degree Intellectuals ES610. Religion, Ethics, and Public Religion SR698. Topics Special of inSociology Rolethe of Religion SR658. Health and Healing: Understanding SR653. Religion and Public Health Communities SR650. Faith and Health: Transforming Mission SR634. Globalization and Church’s the Culture SR633. American African Religion and of Ritual Performance SR628. Priestly and Prophetic: The Nature in Congregations Communities and Local SR622. Ethnographic Research for Ministry Change SR620. Nonviolent Strategies for Social SR619. Congregation and Community Genocide Memory, Witness, Christian and Social SR617. Memories: Redeeming Cultural American Church SR615. Immigration, Religion, and the SR613. inUSReligion Gender SR612. The Church and Disabilities SR607. Morality inAmerican Life and Politics SR605. Contemporary American Religion SR603. Religion inAmerican Society of Religion SR601. Sociology and ReproductiveSexual Health SR593. Religion and Health in Context: HIV SR536. Religion and Health in Context: Congregational Analysis SR515. and Methods of Social • • • • • Students from choose courses such as: attitudes,beliefs, and practices of Christians. that assist will inunderstanding them the Students one choose three-hour will course Beliefs, Attitudes, and Practices of Christians • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • fromchoose courses such as: religion outside of Christianity. Students Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, or any other of at least one world religion such as Judaism, attitudes,beliefs, and practices of adherents that assist will inunderstanding them the Students one choose three-hour will course World Religions • • • ES621. Christian Sexual Ethics Sexual ES621. Christian ChurchChristian Mission ofES609/M619. Social the Moral Leadership PrinciplesES/LA560. and of Practices EthicsES501. Christian Studies IntroductionBCS601. to Black Church TopicsWR698. Special inWorld Religions WR686. Islamic Modernism WR685. Islamic Law WR684. Islam and Politics WR683. Islam and Democracy WR682. Jewish Law Subcontinent InteractionsChristian on Indian the WR673. Krishna Meets Jesus: Hindu Peacebuilding WR663. Religion, Violence, and WR650. Islam inAmerica WR640. Religions of Atlanta Christianity, and Islam WR630. Sacred Space inJudaism, ReligionWR624. Rastafari Engaged Buddhism WR614. Socially WR607. Introduction to Hinduism WR605. Introduction to Islam Mediterranean Diaspora WR603. Ancient Judaism inthe WR510. Introduction to Judaism ST618. Theology, and Art, Urban Spaces ES683. History of Church-State Relations ES661. Christianity and Politics • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • be countedbe more than once toward total the course.the However, same the course cannot than aCincourse may to retake choose record.academic Students less earn who though remain it will of part student’s the credit for course the toward degree, the lessearn than not aCincourse will receive with instructor permission. Students who two elective course on an S/Ugrading basis of 4.0.Studentsscale may to up take elect to aletterearn of grade at least C,i.e., 2.0on a toward taken Courses MRPL the degree must GPA Requirements study. cross-registration, and 6hours for directed 6 hours for transfer credit, including ATA cross-registration (counted as transfer credit); 3 hours for Atlanta Association Theological grading basis; 6hours for summer courses; ship; 6hours of electives on taken an S/U following limits: 3hours intern for- ministry MRPL degree, students may not the exceed 30hours the In required fulfilling for the Hours Credit ES624. Feminist and Womanist Ethics Criminal PunishmentCriminal Reform ST677. Arguments Theological for ST645. Ecclesiology andST/ES641. Ethics Christology Sacraments ofST627. Church the Theology and ST620. and Black Ethics Theology ST501. Systematic Theology PC628. Care for Marginalized Populations in Poverty M623. The Church’s Mission with Children HC672. Modern Catholicism HC661. The Black Church inAmerica HC645. Theology HC654. Faith and Reason ES661. Christianity and Politics JusticeES654. Health as Social Perspectives ES652. Healthcare Ethics: Interdisciplinary ES651. Biomedical Ethics and BlackES625. Sexuality the Church
Schools maySchools admitted be as transfer students. accredited by Association the of Theological Students standing ingood at other seminaries Transfer Credit semester until paper the is complete. MRPL999R Use) (MRPL Library during each coursespleted are all required to enroll in semesterthe of enrollment but have com- not complete MRPL the integrative paper in gram is five calendar years. Students do who length of allowed time to complete pro the - semester24 Candler hours. The maximum a minimum of two semesters with at least fer into MRPL the program must complete work allowed. be Students will trans who - transfer work or ATA cross-registration Upon transfer of sixhours, no additional toward degree, the counted as transfer credit. Association (ATA) schools may applied be cross-registration at Atlanta Theological A maximum of three hours through taken with approval, transfer up to sixcredit hours. Associationthe of may, Schools Theological standing at other accredited seminaries by completedbe at Candler. Students ingood lastthe two semesters of program the must hours. For or part-time transfer students, more than sixtotal summer termenrollment at least two fall/spring semesters with not equivalentfull-time semesters, to include Students must complete aminimum of two Residence advising has place. taken havewill ahold on placed registration until during adviser faculty advising the period Any student fails who to with meet his or her are required eachsemester. advised to be listed above, students MRPL inthe program In requirements addition to curricular the Advising successful completionsuccessful of program. the cumulative GPA of at least 3.0is required for and are factored into GPA. official the A of aretaken course remain on transcript the credit hours for graduation. instances Both
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Students who have been enrolled who have Students seminaries, regardless of when the of seminaries, regardless hours many how attended, applicant whether was a degree and completed, be Official should transcripts granted. or these institutions from directly sent in a sealed signed envelope. and delivered the institution, an at enrolled currently If official send an transcript should applicant be a transcript that ask and date to work of of the completion following promptly sent a degree. of conferral /or the and term from recommendation of letters Three one members: family not who are persons or college by provided academic reference, pastoral one school professors; graduate chaplain, a pastor, by provided reference, one equivalent; or minister, campus a work by provided reference, professional thesupervisor known who a person has or you If years. more or three for applicant submit may you a student, currently are in academic recommendation a second recommendation. a professional lieu of college of been out who have Applicants to unable are and years five than more for submit should academicsecure reference an references. character or work additional theological another at previously certifying a letter provide must institution in students the as school they leave that good standing. welcomes, Committee Admissions The the Graduate require, does not but while (GRE). GRE scores, Exam Record in an be considered may required, not submit to wish if applicants application Candler is code for institution them. The 5198. not is whose language first Persons furnish, the application, with must English English of the Test evidence of recent a with (TOEFL) Language a Foreign as total) 95 (Internet-based least at of score higher in 21 or of score a minimum with 250 (computer- subareas, the four each of total). 600 (paper-based based or total), should results TOEFL The
8. 9. 10. Significant life experiences that have have experiences life that Significant God, self, view and of affected your family to references Include the world. others, significant and members experiences in college, and courses, service-related activities, and church, employment. add to would perspectivethe you unique that community vibrant and the diverse Theology. Candler School of at exists in which study Theology the ways of and Life Public and Religion of in the Master ministry. will your enhance program following plans and call ministry, to own Candler School of at study of completion Theology. Application for admission. for Application paid fee application $50 nonrefundable order money or (check mail by or online Emory to University). payable made The statement: Autobiographical typed, double- four-page to three is statement spaced autobiographical of in the evaluation a critical element your Please consider application. your content, to tending carefully, response essay and correctness, grammatical style, to a way is statement The organization. the Admissions to yourself introduce also faculty will help It Committee. learning your evaluate guide and advisers this in With program. experience in your your about a reflective essay write mind, the following: addresses that life explaining statement A two-to-three-page area proposed the applicant’s how current his/her on builds interest of expertise personal and professional of the resources on drawing interests, a Emory outlining Candler and and paper. integrative possible academic writing. recent of A sample allOfficial colleges, from transcripts and schools, graduate universities, • inform that background your of • Aspects Candler School to applying for • Reasons your vocation, of understanding • Your 1. 2. 3. Résumé. 4. 5. 6. 7.
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and March 15for spring enrollees. required by 15for October enrollees fall I. Notification of completion of IIis part training is completed sixweeks after part 15 for spring enrollees. Part IIof the August 15for enrollees fall or December received. Notification must received be by notification of completion the of Iis part not allowed be to register for classes until at of expense school. the the Students will community.Emory The training is offered domestic violence, and inthe stalking, including assault, sexual harassment, responding to interpersonal violence, educate students on preventing and online learning platform to designed and nondegree students. Haven is an Haven training is required of degree all pagereleased to 103). asite (see supervisor internshipin ministry sites and may be background check can impact placement for one year. Results of criminal the in any program of Contextual Education forfeitwill opportunity the to participate and 1for December spring the semester received by August 15for semester fall the backgroundcriminal check has not been August 15. Any student for whom the backgroundcriminal checks are due received and from reviewed. Reports until results the of report this have been classes—including internships— ministry Students not allowed will be to register for check inearly spring to admitted students. required the of securing background provide information regarding process the will ofschool. School Candler Theology $18) through avendor designated by the ofexpense student the (approximately of students all prior to enrollment at the backgroundA criminal check is required least sixmonths prior to enrollment. an institution inyour home country, for at complete an intensive English course, at not English are strongly encouraged to 01). Applicants first language whose is (Institutional 5455,Department Code: directly from TOEFL to Candler
deposit. depositthe but fail to enroll forfeit will the UniversityEmory account; students pay who as posted acredit be towill student’s the student’s place program. inthe The deposit degreethe program, inorder the to secure three weeks of notification of admission to 15forDecember spring admission, or within is required by April 1for admission fall or of School Candler Theology. This deposit $100 is required of students all enrolling at A nonrefundable admission deposit of Admission Deposit htm. at www.emory.edu/ISSS/students/index. international students found can be online 1. Information regarding insurance for States–based coverage is submitted by July indicating proof of comparable United insurance compliance information Universitythrough Emory unless automatically for insurance health springthe semester.) for semester or fall the November 15for approved by university the before July 1 approved; hascertificate been it must be not prepared(An I-20will be until this first yearthe of study United inthe States. tuition, fees, travel, and living for expenses adequate resources financial to cover indicates which Financial Certificate, must complete University Emory the process international can begin, students following:the permanent residents) must comply with (persons are who not U.S. citizens or documents, international students In addition to supplying above the International students billed be will Upon admission, and before visa the M years. Students must complete following the allowed to complete program the is six maximum the study; time length of time tured completed to be intwo years of full- The 48-credit- is struc hour curriculum Curricular Requirements • • • upondegree will its completion able be to: work.their historicalcal, and foundation practical for ate program theological that provides abibli- interested agradu ministries - inspecialized with youth. This program offers students music, worship leadership, and ministries toral care, transformation, conflict missions, pastoral ministry. areas These include- pas beyond congregational-basedof ministry MRL aims to prepare students for forms of interested The those service. inChristian todesigned enhance leadership the potential The Master of Religious Leadership (MRL)is oftheProgram Overview ogy and leadership.ogy within abroader understanding of theol- ministerial practice locate particular their to context their and role; and engage appropriate practices of ministry of ministry; analysisconduct of asocial context their All studentsAll enrolled MRL Candler inthe a ster
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39 MASTER OF RELIGIOUS LEADERSHIP RELIGIOUS OF MASTER studies, history of Christianity, and church Students enrolled in the Pastoral Care • 15 hours in core courses selected from • M697. World Methodist Evangelism and community ministries. Specialization will be able to: across the major disciplinary areas of Seminar • understand pastoral care as a theological theological study, including: • HC509. Making of Global Christianity Area of Specialization discipline and as a ministry of the church; - 3 hours in Leadership and • SR615. Immigration, Religion, and the Students must complete 18 hours in their • develop basic skills in pastoral assessment Administration (any LA course) American Church chosen area of specialization. and constructing a plan of care; - 6 hours in Bible (Old or New • develop intercultural competency in Testament) (any OT or NT course) Justice, Peacebuilding, and Conflict Mission, Evangelism, and World pastoral care; and - 3 hours in History (any HC course) Transformation Christianity • integrate theology and theories from - 3 hours in Church and Community JPCT requires three credits of conflict This specialization produces practitioners human sciences and in practice of care. Ministries (any CC course) transformation skills (ES671 and 672). The who are critically aware of the complexity of • 18 hours in a student's chosen remaining 15 credits should include courses the church universal as it engages in God's Ministries with Youth specialization. in nonviolence, restorative justice, and mission in the world. This specialization prepares students for a violence and peacebuilding. Students may Students enrolled in the Mission, range of ministries with youth in and beyond Area of Specialization Courses choose among courses such as: Evangelism, and World Christianity the congregation. Mission, Evangelism, and World • ST647. Theology of Dietrich Bonhoeffer Specialization will be able to: Students enrolled in the Ministries with Christianity • ST659. Theology of Martin Luther King, Jr. • understand the theological dimensions of Youth Specialization will be able to: The MEWC Specialization requires a • ES658. Christianity and the Holocaust mission and evangelism; • develop innovative and collaborative minimum of six credits in mission, six • ES669. Theology of Ethics and • appreciate the importance of cultural models of ministries with youth; credits in evangelism and six credits in world Reconciliation and contextual analysis in mission, • design curriculum and plan programs that Christianity courses. Courses that would • ES678. Morality of Peace and War evangelism, and world Christianity; and engage youth in practices of leadership, meet these requirements include: • ES629. Life and Thoughts: Dr. Marin • acquire skills for cross-cultural and cross- discernment, and ongoing formation; • EV501. Enabling an Evangelizing Church Luther King, Jr. racial ministry. • provide pastoral care to youth; and • EV511. Issues in Renewal and • ES663. Religion, Violence and • understand and apply developmental Revitalization of the Church Peacebuilding Justice, Peacebuilding, and Conflict theory in the context of Ministries with • EV642. Religion, Culture, and Mission in • ES673. Voices of Nonviolence Transformation Youth. Latin America • ES675. Restorative Justice This specialization contributes to the • EV697. World Methodist Evangelism • ES609/M619. Theology of Social Ministry formation of religious leaders who are Worship and Music Seminar • M655/CC655. The Church on the Border equipped to engage conflict constructively This specialization equips music and worship • M609. Global Church in God’s Mission • SR/CC617. Redeeming Memories: within their congregations and communities. leaders and directors with creative and • M/HC610. Survey of African Christianity: Cultural Memory, Christian Witness, and Students enrolled in the Justice, faithful ways to integrate music and worship. From Apollos to Adelaja Social Genocide Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation Students enrolled in the Worship and • M612. The Church in Asia • SR620/CC619. Nonviolent Strategies of Specialization will be able to: Music Specialization will be able to: • M619. Social Mission of the Christian Social Change • mediate a dispute; • plan and lead worship, in a variety of styles Church • SR621. Howard Thurman: Spirituality and • facilitate a circle process; and across the liturgical calendar; and • M635. Globalization and the Church’s Community • conduct a conflict analysis and an • place contemporary worship practices in Mission • RE527. Peacebuilding with Youth:
assessment of peacebuilding resources; and historical context. • M642. Religion, Culture, and Mission in Unlearning Violence, Learning OF RELIGIOUS LEADERSHIP MASTER • reflect theologically on conflict, violence, Latin America Nonviolence and conflict transformation. Degree Requirements • M647. Theologies and Ecclesiologies of • RE645. Teaching Peace in Congregations To qualify for the MRL degree, a candidate Brazil • WR630. Sacred Spaces in Judaism, Pastoral Care must complete the following requirements: • M650. Mission and International Health Christianity, and Islam This specialization prepares persons to • M655. The Church on the Border provide general pastoral care in congregational • SR/CC515. Methods of Social and • M660. Short-Term Missions and Pastoral Care and community settings and in chaplaincy Congregational Analysis (3 hours) International Development Students specializing in Pastoral Care will take contexts. It also provides initial training for • ST501. Systematic Theology (3 hours) • M661. Short-Term Missions and PC501 or PC502 and may choose PC offerings, those who may seek more advanced training • ES501. Christian Ethics (3 hours) International Development: Practicum including any of the following, for their MASTER OF RELIGIOUS LEADERSHIP in pastoral theology or pastoral counseling. • 6 hours of contextualized education • M675/HC675. Modern Christianity as a remaining 15 units: (CE545R or CE546R) Global Phenomenon • PC605. Pastoral Care of Marriage and Family 41 40 • PC607. Pastoral Dimensions of • RE636. Religious Education and Our registration (up to 6 hours toward area of toward the degree, counted as transfer credit. Biomedical Decisions Ecological Context specialization requirements), counted as Upon transfer of 15 hours, no additional • PC610. Crisis Ministry • RE645. Teaching Peace in the transfer credit; 15 total hours for transfer transfer work or ATA cross-registration • PC615. Theological Dimensions of Congregation credit (up to 6 hours toward area of work will be allowed. Students who transfer Pastoral Care • PC628. Care for Marginalized Populations specialization requirements), including ATA into the MRL program must complete a • PC620. Short-Term Counseling in the Parish cross-registration; and, 3 hours for directed minimum of three semesters with at least • PC628. Care for Marginalized Populations Worship and Music study (area of specialization credit only, with 33 Candler semester hours. The MRL is • PC640. Pastoral Care of Women: Students specializing in Worship and Music permission of the academic dean). structured to be completed in two years of International Perspectives are required to take W501. Public Worship full-time study. The maximum length of • PC645. Spiritual Care in African Religious and W638. Planning Christian Worship. GPA Requirements: time allowed to complete the program is six Traditions Students should work closely with their Courses taken to fulfill Common Course calendar years. • PC/RP660. Reading Lives: Narrative and advisors to achieve a balance of method and requirements, Common Requirements, and Pastoral Care theory in their remaining 12 units, choosing area of specialization requirements must Transfer Credit • PC650. International Perspectives on from courses such as: earn a letter grade of at least C., i.e. 2.0 on Students in good standing at other seminaries Pastoral Care • CM530R. Candler Chorale (six hours a scale of 4.0. Students may elect to take accredited by the Association of Theological • PC670, 671, 673. Pastoral Care Modules. maximum) one area of specialization course S/U with Schools may be admitted as transfer students. Special Topics (1 unit courses) • CM600. Candler Singers (six hours instructor permission. Students who earn These students may receive transfer credit • PC698. Special Topics in Pastoral Care maximum) less than a C in a course will not receive approval for up to 15 credit hours for courses • CE546R. Clinical Pastoral Education • CM610. Congregational Song credit for the course toward the degree, in which they earn a grade of at least 3.0 on a (three hours maximum) • CM615. Introduction to Church Music though it will remain as part of the student’s 4.0 scale (84 on a numerical scale). Up to Six • CM620. Music and Worship in the Black academic record. Students who earn less hours may be applied to area of specialization Ministries with Youth Church than a C in a course may choose to retake requirements. See page 127 for the detailed Students specializing in Ministries with • W503. Global Perspectives in Christian the course. However, the same course cannot MRL program transfer credit policy. Youth are required to take: Worship be counted more than once toward the total • RE501. Religious Education as Formation • W603. Liturgy, Spirituality, and credit hours for graduation. Application for the Degree and Transformation Community Formation At the beginning of the semester in • At least one Ministries with Youth course, • W622, W623, W624. Practica in Liturgical Advising which a student plans to graduate, such as RE517. Introduction to Ministries Leadership In addition to the curricular requirements the candidate must submit a formal with Youth, RE526. Empowering • W632. Contemporary Christian Worship: listed above, students in the MRL program application for the Master of Religious Youth for Global Citizenship or RE527. Origins, Theory, Practice are required to be advised each semester. Leadership degree before the deadline Peacebuilding with Youth: Unlearning • W642, 643, 644, 646, 648. Practica in Any student who fails to meet with his or her stated in the academic calendar. Violence, Learning Nonviolence Worship faculty advisor during the advising period The Application for Degree is • PC501. Introductions to Pastoral Care • W/HC669. The History and Theology of will have a hold placed on registration until available in OPUS during a window of • Either RE601. Dynamics of Faith and Eucharistic Worship advising has taken place. time set by the university registrar each Identity or RE649. Moral Development • HC617. Early Christian Worship semester, approximately four weeks prior and Education • ST631. Christian Initiation: Baptism, Residence to the submission deadline. A separate
The remaining six units can include courses Confirmation, and Renewal Students must complete a minimum of four application is required for each degree OF RELIGIOUS LEADERSHIP MASTER such as: full-time equivalent semesters, to include received. Failure to apply on time will • RE515. The Art of Teaching Credit Hours at least three fall/spring semesters with not result in a $25 late fee and a paper • RE517. Introduction to Youth Ministry In fulfilling the 48 hours required to more than 12 total summer term hours. application must be filed. • RE526. Empowering Youth for Global complete the MRL degree, students may The last two semesters of the program must Citizenship not exceed the following limits: 6 hours be complete at Candler. Students in good Admission • RE527. Peacebuilding with Youth: ministry internship; 6 hours clinical standing at other seminaries accredited Admission to the MRL degree program Unlearning Violence, Learning pastoral education (Pastoral Care area of by the Association of Theological Schools requires a bachelor of arts, bachelor of Nonviolence specialization); 3 hours course(s) taken on may, with approval, transfer up to 15 credit science, or equivalent degree, with a well- • RE540. Teaching the Bible S/U basis (area of specialization course(s) hours. A maximum of 9 hours taken through
MASTER OF RELIGIOUS LEADERSHIP balanced program in liberal arts and a grade • RE610. Be(com)ing Christian: Theology, only); 12 hours of summer courses; 9 hours cross-registration at Atlanta Theological point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale from a Education, and Public Life for Atlanta Theological Association cross- Association (ATA) schools may be applied 43
42 regionally accredited college or university. Strong candidates, including those who have and who do not request an enrollment • Aspects of your background that inform submit additional work or character been out of college for a number of years, deferral will be kept on file for one academic the unique perspective you would add to references. Students who have been are encouraged to apply. All completed year, after which applicants will be expected the diverse and vibrant community that enrolled previously at another theological applications, regardless of the GPA of the to submit a new application for admission to exists at Candler School of Theology. institution must provide a letter applicant, will be fully reviewed by the be considered for study in a future semester. • Reasons for applying to Candler School certifying that they leave the school as admissions committee. Applications for the MRL program are of Theology and the ways in which students in good standing. Students enrolled as MDiv, MRPL, MTS, not accepted for the summer term, although study in one of the Master of Religious 8. The Admissions Committee welcomes, or special students at Candler may apply applicants may request admission for the Leadership concentrations—Mission, but does not require, the Graduate for admission to the MRL program. A new summer term as special students. Evangelism, and World Christianity; Record Exam (GRE). GRE scores, while application with supporting materials must Justice, Peacebuilding, and Conflict not required, may be considered in an be submitted. If the applicant is admitted, Application Procedures Transformation; Pastoral Care; Ministries application if applicants submit them. course work completed satisfactorily by an Applicants should apply online at apply. with Youth; or Worship and Music—will The institution code for Candler is 5198. MDiv, MRPL, MTS, or special student will candler.edu/apply. For further information, enhance your ministry. 9. Persons whose first language is be considered toward the MRL degree. The contact the Office of Admissions and • Your understanding of vocation, your not English must furnish, with the registrar will determine which credits may Financial Aid, Candler School of Theology, own call to ministry, and plans following application, recent evidence of the be applied to the MRL program. Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia 30322, completion of study at Candler School of Test of English as a Foreign Language Students in good standing at other telephone 404.727.6326, fax 404.727.2915, Theology. (TOEFL) with a score of at least 95 seminaries accredited by the Association email [email protected]. 5. A sample of recent academic writing. (Internet-based total) with a minimum of Theological Schools may be admitted as To be considered for admission to the 6. Official transcripts from all colleges, score of 21 or higher in each of the four transfer students. These students may receive MRL degree program, an applicant must universities, graduate schools, and sub-areas, 250 (computer-based total), transfer credit approval for up to 15 credit supply the admissions office with the seminaries, regardless of when the or 600 (paper-based total). The TOEFL hours for courses in which they earned a following: applicant attended, how many hours results should be submitted directly from grade of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (84 on a 1. Application for admission. completed, and whether a degree was TOEFL to Candler (Institutional Code: numerical scale). Up to six hours may be 2. $50 nonrefundable application fee paid granted. Official transcripts should be 5455, Department 01). Applicants whose applied to track requirements. See page 127 online or by mail (check or money order sent directly from these institutions or first language is not English are strongly for the detailed MRL program transfer credit made payable to Emory University). delivered in a sealed and signed envelope. encouraged to complete an intensive policy. 3. Résumé. If currently enrolled at an institution, the English course, at an institution in your 4. Autobiographical statement: The three to applicant should send an official transcript home country, for at least six months Application Deadline four-page typed, double-spaced autobio- of work to date and ask that a transcript be prior to enrollment. Offers of admission to the MRL program are graphical statement is a critical element sent promptly following the completion of 10. A criminal background check is required made on a rolling admissions basis. When an in the evaluation of your application. the term and /or conferral of a degree. of all students prior to enrollment at the application is complete, it will be reviewed Please consider your response carefully, 7. Three letters of recommendation from expense of the student (approximately by the Admissions Committee. Typically a tending to content, style, grammatical persons who are not family members: $18) through a vendor designated by the decision will be reached within three weeks. correctness, and essay organization. The one academic reference, provided by school. Candler School of Theology will For priority scholarship consideration, statement is a way to introduce yourself college or graduate school professors; provide information regarding the process applications should be submitted by January to the Admissions Committee. It also one pastoral reference, provided by a of securing the required background
15 for the fall semester. Applications received will help faculty advisers guide and pastor, chaplain, campus minister, or check in early spring to admitted students. OF RELIGIOUS LEADERSHIP MASTER after January 15 will be considered for evaluate your learning experience in equivalent; one professional reference, Reports from criminal background checks scholarship, based on the availability of your program. With this in mind, write provided by a work supervisor or a are due August 15. Students will not be funds. The final deadline for application is a reflective essay about your life that person who has known the applicant allowed to register for classes—including July 15 for the fall semester. The priority addresses the following: for three or more years. If you are Ministry Internships—until the results scholarship and final deadline for admission • Significant life experiences that have currently a student, you may submit a of this report have been received and for the spring semester is December 1. affected your view of self, God, and second academic recommendation in reviewed. Any student for whom the Those admitted who do not matriculate the world. Include references to family lieu of a professional recommendation. criminal background check has not been at the time for which they were admitted members and significant others, Applicants who have been out of college received by August 15 will forfeit the may request, in writing, a deferral of status courses, and experiences in college, for more than five years and are unable opportunity to participate in any program MASTER OF RELIGIOUS LEADERSHIP for one academic year. All application church, service-related activities, and to secure an academic reference should of Contextual Education for one year. materials for those who do not matriculate employment. 45 44 Results of the criminal background check Financial Certificate, which indicates aster of heological tudies can impact placement in Contextual adequate financial resources to cover tuition, M T S Education sites and may be released to a fees, travel, and living expenses for the first site supervisor (see page 103). year of study in the United States. (An I-20 The master of theological studies (MTS) Theological Studies degree, students 11. Stewards of Children—Adults will not be prepared until this certificate has curriculum serves persons who wish to will gain: Protecting Children from Sexual been approved; it must be approved by the explore disciplines within theology and • Basic knowledge of Christian texts, tradi- Abuse online training is required of university before July 1 for the fall semester religion, without the objective of preparing tions, theologies, and practices; first year MDiv and MRL students and and November 15 for the spring semester.) for ordained ministry. Students who • Basic knowledge and experience of a mul- those enrolled for internships. The International students will be billed wish to prepare for the ordained ministry tiethnic, intercultural, ecumenical, and training is offered on-line and at the automatically for health insurance through should consider the MDiv program. Students religiously diverse world; expense of the school. Students will Emory University unless insurance preparing for some specialized ministries • Proficiency in analysis of religious and not be allowed to register for classes— compliance information indicating proof of should consider the MRL program. theological knowledge and practices; including Ministry Internships—until comparable United States–based coverage is • Skills in critical and imaginative thinking, notification of completed training is submitted by July 1. Information regarding Overview of the Program responsible interpretation, and effective received. Notification must be received insurance for international students can The MTS is especially suited for persons communication; by August 15 in the fall or December be found online at www.emory.edu/ISSS/ interested in teaching and research or engage- • The ability to identify and evaluate the 15 to participate in a spring internship. students/index.htm. ment in social issues and is not intended for ways in which religious thought intersects Additional information about the those whose primary immediate interests public discourse; and Stewards of Children training will be are in pastoral ministry, counseling, or other • The ability to produce a summative provided to incoming students following areas addressed by the MRL or MDiv pro- research project that reflects knowl- admission. gram. Students who plan to continue their edge of the present state of the question 12. Haven training is required of all degree advanced study of religion or to teach at the addressed, supported by appropriate use and nondegree students. Haven is an secondary school level might seek this degree. of primary and secondary sources. online learning platform designed to Students may develop an individually Curricular Requirements educate students on preventing and tailored curriculum within the general frame- responding to interpersonal violence, work of the MTS requirements. Normally MTS505. MTS Advising Group: Fall including sexual assault, harassment, a two-year program consisting of 48 credit semester, first year. domestic violence, and stalking, in the hours, the degree must be completed within First-year students are required to enroll Emory community. The training is offered six calendar years. in the First Year Advising Group (MTS at the expense of the school. Students will Through their study for a Master of 505), which is composed of first-year MTS not be allowed to register for classes until notification of the completion of part I is received. Notification must be received by August 15 for fall enrollment or December 15 for spring enrollment. Part II of the training is completed six weeks after part
I. Notification of completion of part II is STUDIES OF THEOLOGICAL MASTER required by October 15 for fall enrollees or March 15 for spring enrollees.
In addition to supplying the above documents, international students (persons who are not US citizens or permanent residents) must comply with the following: Upon admission, and before the visa process can begin, international students MASTER OF RELIGIOUS LEADERSHIP must complete the Emory University 47 46 48 MASTER OF THEOLOGICAL STUDIES Experience. ModernReligiousThoughtand or History, Scripture,andTradition related to declared their ineither focus studentsMTS 18additional take hours Area ofFocus(18–21hours) and Experience. Tradition ModernReligiousThought or area of either focus, History, Scripture,and Upon enrolling students MTS declare an Common Requirements(21hours) vocational options for degree. the tion and to Emory Candler, and inexploring groups assist entering students with orienta- students along with adviser. afaculty The post-MTS vocationalpost-MTS goals. that adviser) faculty corresponds to their electives (or one negotiated with the three-hour course from alist of approved Students are required to complete one courses of study. of may focus substituted be by equivalent adviser’s approval courses areas inboth students.by MTS all With faculty the dean)with academic must the taken be approved by registrar the inconsultation designation or anon-Candler course Religions course (aCandler with WR the Religions). At least one course inWorld of Religion and WorldSociology and Society, Religion and Personality, designated as Systematic Theology, Ethics Thought andExperience(typically courses designated as ModernReligious History of Christianity) and 9hours of New Testament, Old Testament, and designated as Biblical Interpretation, Scripture, andTradition (typically hours of courses designated as History, of are focus required to complete 9 students,All regardless of area their Core Courses(18hours) (3 hours) Professional DevelopmentElective within area the of focus. ofelection thesis or the integrative paper of elective hours required upon depends the approval of adviser. faculty the The number Atlantathe Association Theological pending throughout Candler, University, Emory and hoursElective may drawn be from courses Additional Electives(6–9hours) MTS600. CapstoneCourse(3hours) declared area of focus. 12 additional elective hours intheir Core students Courses complete also will In addition to 9hours the of Common thesis. year for research and writing amaster’s credit or fall inthe spring of final the Thesis for up to 3hours of additional students may enroll MTS inMTS650. In addition to Capstone the Course MTS ThesisOption(1–3hours) thesis. MTS completion of an Integrative Paper or the component of Capstone the is the Course prerequisite for Capstone the A Course. of Research the Methods is a Course semester of course work. Completion of Focus spring during final their Capstone related Course to Area their Students are required to complete a students. time sequence as full complete seminar same this inthe time on basis are apart-time encouraged to Studentsfocus. are who matriculating and writing respective inthe areas of tional approaches research to critical considering theoretical both and- func of religious and studies theological by onfocus research various inthe fields Methods Seminar. The course will year students enroll will inaResearch second the semesterDuring of first their (3 hours) MTS520. ResearchMethodsSeminar Focus Courses(12hours) hours for directed study. (including ATA cross-registration), and 12 transfer credit), 17hours for transfer credit Association cross-registration (counted as mer term, nine hours for Atlanta Theological Choir); Concert 12hoursEmory for sum- Chapelin the Choir, Singers, Candler or maximum of four hours for participation courses on taken an S/Ubasis (including a Education; nine credit hours for elective Capstone); eight credit hours for Contextual for Thesis (including MTS the three hours of following the exceed limits: sixcredit hours complete degree, MTS students the may not 48credit the In hours fulfilling required to Hours Credit must complete following the requirements: To for degree, qualify MTS acandidate the Requirements Degree declared area of focus. grative papers should written be within the breadth inacourse of study. or Theses inte- of inorder focus to balance depth with constitutes interests outside of area the pursue acluster of courses that reasonably Atfocus. same the time, acandidate should numberthe of courses inan taken area of program, no maximum limit is on placed is no general language requirement. thesis (credit, three hours maximum). There year intendthe they inwhich to complete the required to Thesis, enroll in MTS inMTS650. paper. Students plan who to write athesis are course work plus athesis or an integrative dents. Students complete will degree the with usuallyCandler donot apply stu to MTS - Prerequisites for advanced courses at taken to approvalject of program the director. Religion, or other university offerings sub from Candler, Graduate the Division of or directed study. may Courses selected be subject to permission of instructor), the courses, seminars (including PhD seminars, Credit hours may through earned be Program MTS for Requirements In keeping with flexibility the of the - her adviser, must obtain approval the of the a thesis, astudent, inconsultation with his or for thesis. To MTS the permitted to be write preparation of athesis along guidelines the plan on writing a thesis and on focuses the Thesis) is (MTS forMTS650 students who Thesis The minimum passing is B. grade integrative paper and assign aletter grade. instructor and director read MTS the the will student’s course of full study. The MTS600 in length and integrates themes from the tor. The paper is normally 25to 35pages student’s and- adviser instruc MTS600 the consultation director, with MTS the the Apaper topic(MTS600). is in determined of as part Capstone doso their will Course students to electing write an integrative paper Following completion the of 36credit hours, Integrative Paper registrar’sthe office. is completed and notifies adviser faculty the studentthe from registering until advising OPUStheir account. This prevent hold will to preregistration have will ahold on placed do not have an advising conversation prior during Students advising the period. who ing conversation adviser with faculty their semesterEach students must have an advis- thesis orthe integrated paper requirement. help will student the also adviser inselecting her study inan area of concentration. The proper course to enhance selection his or assist will adviser student the faculty in students are adviser. assigned afaculty This and discussion texts. of theological discussions, supplemented by reading the advising groups on focus plenaries, group other members of faculty, Candler the the Taught by program MTS the director, and Group, first semester inthe (credit, 0hours). Master of Studies Theological Advising program pursue acore-group study, MTS505. studentsAll admitted standard to MTS the Advising
In addition to completion of MTS505,
49 MASTER OF THEOLOGICAL STUDIES THEOLOGICAL OF MASTER MTS program director and must have at least a Course–3 hours; Thesis, if elected, up to 3 Students enrolled as MRL, MRPL, MDiv, Applications for the MTS program are cumulative 3.50 grade point average at the end hours) or special students at Candler may apply for not accepted for the spring semester or sum- of the equivalent of two semesters (24 credit Additional Electives: 6–9 hours admission to the MTS program. A new appli- mer term, although applicants may request hours) of study at Candler. Total: 48 hours cation, including three letters of recommen- admission for the spring semester or sum- A student wishing to write a thesis must dation, is required. Current MRL, MRPL, mer term as special students. declare his or her intent by the end of the Application for the Degree MDiv, or special students who wish to apply second semester. Following the approval of Early in the graduating semester, the candi- to the MTS program must do so before Application Procedures a thesis proposal and selection of a thesis date must submit a formal application for the beginning the second year of full-time study. Applicants should apply online at apply. director chosen in consultation with the MTS degree before the deadline stated in the Up to 26 hours of course work completed candler.emory.edu/apply. To be considered MTS program director and the student’s academic calendar. A late fee of $25 will be satisfactorily by an MRL, MRPL, MDiv, or for admission to the MTS degree program, faculty adviser, the student may proceed to assessed for applications submitted after this special student will be considered toward the an applicant must supply the admissions work on the thesis. Students who choose to date. The Application for Degree is available MTS program. Contextual Education credits office with the following: write a thesis are expected to have done sub- in OPUS during a window of time set by the will be counted as elective credit. 1. Application for admission. stantive course work with Candler faculty in university registrar each semester. A sepa- Students in good standing at other 2. $50 nonrefundable application fee paid the area in which they wish to write. A topic rate application is required for each degree. seminaries accredited by the Association online or by mail (check or money order and a thesis director must be secured before Students are required to be enrolled during the of Theological Schools may be admitted made payable to Emory University). MTS650. MTS Thesis elective, is begun. semester of graduation. as transfer students. These students may 3. Résumé. The completed thesis, normally sixty to receive transfer credit approval for up to 4. Autobiographical statement: The three- Residence ninety pages in length, is evaluated by the 17 credit hours for courses in which they to-four page typed, double-spaced thesis director and a second faculty member, Students must complete a minimum of three earned a grade of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale autobiographical statement is a critical and is subject to approval by the MTS direc- full-time equivalent semesters in residence (84 on a numerical scale). The registrar will element in the evaluation of your appli- tor. The thesis must demonstrate original and earn at least 48 hours of credit with a determine which credits will be accepted for cation. Please consider your response research in a limited subject area. Students cumulative grade point average of not less transfer into the MTS program. See page 127 carefully, tending to content, style, gram- may receive up to 6 hours of credit for the than 2.0, and with at least 31 credit hours at for detailed MTS transfer credit policy. matical correctness, and essay organiza- thesis (letter grade only) through MTS650 Candler. A maximum of 12 hours may be tion. The statement is a way to introduce (three hours) and MTS600 (three hours). earned during the summer term. Students Application Deadline yourself to the Admissions Committee. The thesis must be submitted by the deadline in good standing at other seminaries accred- Offers of admission to the MTS program are It also will help faculty advisers guide announced by the director of the MTS pro- ited by the Association of Theological made on a rolling admissions basis. When an and evaluate your learning experience in gram (usually the first Monday in April). Schools may, with approval, transfer up to application is complete, it will be reviewed your program. With this in mind, write The thesis must be taken for a letter 17 hours. A maximum of nine credit hours by the Admissions Committee. Typically a a reflective essay about your life that grade and the minimum passing grade is a B. taken through cross-registration at Atlanta decision will be reached within three weeks. addresses the following: Students who do not complete the thesis but Theological Association schools may be For priority scholarship consideration, appli- • Significant life experiences that have have completed all courses are required to applied toward the degree, counted as trans- cations should be submitted by January 15 affected your view of self, God, and register for MTS999R. MTS Library Use dur- fer credit. Students who do not complete the for the fall semester. Applications received the world. Include references to fam- ing each semester until the thesis is complete. integrative paper or thesis but have com- after January 15 will be considered for schol- ily members and significant others, pleted all courses are required to register for arship, based on the availability of funds. courses, and experiences in college,
Total Credit Hours for the MTS Degree MTS999R (MTS Library Use) during each The final deadline for application is July 15 church, service-related activities, and STUDIES OF THEOLOGICAL MASTER First-year Advising Sessions: 0 hours semester until the paper is complete. for the fall semester. employment. Those admitted who do not matriculate • Academic and other interests that moti- Common Requirements: 21 hours Admission (History, Scripture, & Tradition–9 hours; at the time for which they were admitted vate you to engage in theological studies. Modern Religious Thought & Admission to the MTS degree program may request, in writing, a deferral of status • Ways the Master of Theological Studies Experience–9 hours, including at least requires a bachelor’s degree with a grade for one academic year. All application mate- program at Candler School of Theology 3 hours in World Religions; Professional point average of at least 3.0 from a regionally rials for those who do not matriculate and fits your interests. Development Elective–3 hours) accredited college or university. For students who do not request an enrollment deferral • Your plans following completion of Area of Focus: 18–21 hours with other graduate or professional training, will be kept on file for one academic year, study at Candler School of Theology. (12 hours in Area of Focus; Research the admissions procedure emphasizes the after which applicants will be expected to 5. A two- to three-page statement explain- MASTER OF THEOLOGICAL STUDIES Methods Seminar–3 hours; Capstone transcript (undergraduate or graduate) most submit a new application for admission to be ing how the applicant’s proposed topic of
appropriate to course work at Candler. considered for study in a future semester. research is best suited to Candler’s offerings. 51 50 6. A sample of recent academic writing. total) with a minimum score of 21 or tion of part II is required by October 15 7. Official transcripts from all colleges, higher in each of the four sub-areas, 250 for students interested in registering in universities, graduate schools, and semi- (computer-based total), or 600 (paper- future semesters. naries, regardless of when the applicant based total). The TOEFL results should In addition to supplying the above doc- attended, how many hours completed, be submitted directly from TOEFL uments, international students (persons and whether a degree was granted. to Candler (Institutional Code: 5455, who are not U.S. citizens or permanent Official transcripts should be sent directly Department 01). Applicants whose first residents) must comply with the following: from these institutions or delivered in a language is not English are strongly Upon admission, and before the visa pro- sealed and signed envelope. If currently encouraged to complete an intensive cess can begin, international students must enrolled at an institution, the applicant English course, at an institution in your complete the Emory University Financial should send an official transcript of work home country, for at least six months Certificate, which indicates adequate finan- to date and ask that a transcript be sent prior to enrollment. cial resources to cover tuition, fees, travel, promptly following the completion of the 11. A criminal background check is required and living expenses for the first year of term and /or conferral of a degree. of all students prior to enrollment at the study in the United States. (An I-20 will not 8. Three letters of recommendation from expense of the student (approximately be prepared until this certificate has been persons who are not family members: $18) through a vendor designated by approved; it must be approved by the univer- two academic references, provided by the school. Candler School of Theology sity before July 1 for the fall semester.) college or graduate school professors; and will provide information regarding the International students will be billed one professional reference, provided by process of securing the required back- automatically for health insurance through a work supervisor or someone who has ground check in early spring to admitted Emory University unless insurance com- known the applicant for three or more students. Students will not be allowed to pliance information indicating proof of years. Applicants who have been out of register for classes until the results of this comparable United States–based coverage is college for more than five years and are report have been received and reviewed. submitted by July 1. Information regarding unable to secure an academic reference Reports from criminal background checks insurance for international students can be should submit additional work or char- are due August 15. Any student for whom found online at www.emory.edu/ISSS/stu- acter references. Students who have been the criminal background check has not dents/index.htm. enrolled previously at another theological been received by August 15 will forfeit the institution must provide a letter certify- opportunity to participate in any program Admission Deposit ing that they leave the school as students of Contextual Education for one year. A nonrefundable admission deposit of $100 in good standing. Results of the criminal background check is required of all students enrolling at Candler 9. The Admissions Committee welcomes, can impact placement in Contextual School of Theology. This deposit is required but does not require, the Graduate Education sites and may be released to a by April 1 for fall admission, or within three Record Exam (GRE). GRE scores, while site supervisor (see page 103). weeks of notification of admission to the not required, may be considered in an 12. Haven training is required of all degree degree program, in order to secure the stu- application if applicants wish to submit and nondegree students. Haven is an dent’s place in the program. The deposit will them. Applicants who plan to continue to online learning platform designed to edu- be posted as a credit to the student’s Emory doctoral study or who choose to submit cate students on preventing and respond- University account; students who pay the STUDIES OF THEOLOGICAL MASTER the GRE scores as further evidence of ing to interpersonal violence, including deposit but fail to enroll will forfeit the deposit. their academic potential are encouraged sexual assault, harassment, domestic vio- to have these scores included in their lence, and stalking, in the Emory commu- admission file. The institution code for nity. The training is offered at the expense Candler is 5198. of the school. Students will not be allowed 10. Persons whose first language is not to register for classes until notification English must furnish, with the appli- of the completion of part I is received. cation, recent evidence of the Test of Notification must be received by August English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) 15. Part II of the training is completed six MASTER OF THEOLOGICAL STUDIES with a score of at least 95 (Internet-based weeks after part I. Notification of comple- 53 52 Master of Theology ThM600 for a total of four hours), directed and advanced studies who serves as the aca- studies (four hours), or Graduate Division of demic adviser for ThM students. Two regu- Religion courses (usually three hours). lar semesters of study (24 credit hours) are required. Up to six hours may be credited for Electives clinical or internship work. A minimum of 12 The balance of the 24 hours required for grad- credit hours must be taken at the post-MDiv uation will be satisfied by elective courses. level, including the required ThM project seminar, ThM project, and three post-MDiv Degree Requirements elective courses. Credit hours may be earned To qualify for the ThM degree, a candidate from regular courses or directed studies. must complete the following requirements: Students must earn a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0. Normally a one- Credit Hours year program, the degree must be completed In fulfilling the 24 credit hours required to within two calendar years. complete the ThM degree, students may not exceed the following limits: six credit hours Application for the Degree for clinicals and internships, four credit hours Early in the graduating semester, the candi- for academic courses taken on an S/U basis, date must make formal application for the three hours for transfer credit (including ATA ThM degree by the deadline stated in the cross-registration), and nine hours for directed academic calendar. A late fee of $25 will be study. Prerequisites for courses in the three assessed for applications submitted after this The master of theology degree (ThM) is a intercultural, ecumenical and religiously areas of study do not apply to ThM students. date. The Application for Degree is available one-year program of study beyond the mas- diverse world; in OPUS during a window of time set by the ter of divinity or other first-level theological • Proficiency in the analysis of a particular ThM Additional Requirements university registrar each semester. master’s degree. area of religious and theological knowl- All ThM students are required to complete edge or practice; the ThM Project Seminar and a major Admission Overview of the Program • Advanced skills in critical and imaginative research paper, both of which will have a Admission to the ThM program requires a The ThM is designed for students who wish thinking, responsible interpretation, and focus on the student’s primary area of interest. bachelor’s degree from a regionally accred- effective communication; and to deepen their knowledge in a particular ThM Seminar and Major ited college or university, and a master • The ability to produce a substantial, area of study in order to enhance their voca- Research Paper of divinity, or another first-level master’s tion or ministry. The program is an intensive summative research project that reflects degree, from a theology school accredited In consultation with the director and one one-year course of study that focuses on knowledge of and serious engagement by the Association of Theological Schools other faculty member, the student must write one area of interest. Typically ThM students with the present state of the question (or an equivalent accrediting body outside a major research paper (typically thirty-five focus on one of the following courses of addressed, supported by appropriate use the United States and Canada) with a grade pages in length) on work done in the stu- study: Bible, preaching and worship, pas- of primary and secondary sources. point average of at least 3.0. dent’s area of concentration. This paper is toral care, theology and ethics, or religious Those admitted who do not matriculate Curricular Requirements part of the work of the ThM seminar and education. The ThM is intended both for at the time for which they were admitted must be completed before the deadline in the international students who wish to broaden ThM501 may request, in writing, a deferral of status academic calendar for the semester in which their education through the experience of Master of Theology Project Seminar (fall for one academic year. All application mate- semester, 1 hour) the student expects to graduate. The student studying abroad and for domestic students rials for those who do not matriculate and OF THEOLOGY MASTER will receive three total credit hours for the who wish to gain greater expertise in an area who do not request an enrollment deferral ThM650 ThM project seminar (ThM501) and paper of ministry or study. will be kept on file for one academic year, Master of Theology Project (spring semester, (ThM650). Both the project seminar and the Through their study for a Master of after which applicants will be expected to 2 hours) paper must be taken for a letter grade and the Theology degree, students will gain: submit a new application for admission to be minimum passing grade is a B. Post-MDiv Electives considered for study in a future semester. • Advanced knowledge in a particular area MASTER OF THEOLOGY Three courses of the student’s choice. Post- Residence of theological study (e.g., Christian texts, Application Deadline
MDiv electives may be extensions of Candler Each candidate’s program of study is arranged 55 traditions, theologies, ethics, ministerial Offers of admission to the ThM program are 54 courses (three-hour course and one-hour in consultation with the director of general practice) in the context of a multiethnic, made on a rolling admissions basis. When an application is complete, it will be reviewed members and significant others, courses, 9. The admissions committee welcomes, but ing to interpersonal violence, including by the admissions committee. Typically an and experiences in college, church, ser- does not require, the Graduate Record sexual assault, harassment, domestic vio- admissions decision will be reached within vice-related activities, and employment. Exam (GRE). GRE scores, while not lence, and stalking, in the Emory commu- three weeks. For priority scholarship consid- • Aspects of your background that inform required, may be considered in applica- nity. The training is offered at the expense eration, applications should be submitted by the unique perspective you would add to tions if applicants submit them. The insti- of the school. Students will not be allowed February 15 for the fall semester. Applications the diverse and vibrant community that tution code for Candler is 5198. to register for classes until notification received after February 15 will be considered exists at Candler School of Theology. 10. Persons whose first language is not English of the completion of part I is received. for scholarship, based on the availability of • Your reasons for applying to Candler must furnish, with the application, recent Notification must be received by August funds. The final deadline for application is School of Theology. evidence of the Test of English as a Foreign 15. Part II of the training is completed six July 15 for the fall semester. Applications • Your plans following completion of Language (TOEFL) with a score of at least weeks after part I. Notification of comple- are not accepted for the spring semester or study at Candler School of Theology. 95 (Internet-based total) with a minimum tion of part II is required by October 15 the summer term, although applicants may 5. A two- to three-page statement explain- score of 21 or higher in each of the four for students interested in registering in request admission for the spring semester or ing how the applicant’s proposed topic of sub-areas, 250 (computer-based total), future semesters. summer term as special students. research in the area of Bible, preaching or 600 (paper-based total). The TOEFL In addition to supplying the above docu- and worship, pastoral care, theology, eth- results should be submitted directly from ments, international students (persons who Application Procedures ics, or religious education is best suited to TOEFL to Candler (Institutional Code: are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents) Applicants should apply online at apply. Candler’s offerings in those areas required. 5455, Department 01). Applicants whose must comply with the following: candler.emory.edu/apply. For further infor- 6. A sample of recent academic writing. first language is not English are strongly Upon admission, and before the visa pro- mation, contact the Office of Admissions and 7. Official transcripts from all colleges, uni- encouraged to complete an intensive cess can begin, international students must Financial Aid, Candler School of Theology, versities, graduate schools, and seminaries, English course, at an institution in your complete the Emory University Financial Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia 30322, regardless of when the applicant attended, home country, for at least six months prior Certificate, which indicates adequate financial telephone 404.727.6326, fax 404.727.2915, how many hours completed, and whether to enrollment. resources to cover tuition, fees, travel, and liv- email: [email protected]. a degree was granted. Official transcripts 11. A criminal background check is required ing expenses for the first year of study in the To be considered for admission to the should be sent directly from these institu- of all students prior to enrollment at the United States. (An I-20 will not be prepared ThM degree program, an applicant must sup- tions or delivered in a sealed and signed expense of the student (approximately until this certificate has been approved; it ply the admissions office with the following: envelope. If currently enrolled at an insti- $18) through a vendor designated by the must be approved by the university before 1. Application for admission. tution, the applicant should send an offi- school. Candler School of Theology will July 1 for the fall semester.) 2. $50 nonrefundable application fee paid cial transcript of work to date and ask that provide information regarding the pro- International students will be billed auto- online or by mail (check or money order a transcript be sent promptly following the cess of securing the required background matically for health insurance through Emory made payable to Emory University). completion of the term and /or conferral check in early spring to admitted students. University unless insurance compliance infor- 3. Résumé. of a degree. Reports from criminal background checks mation indicating proof of comparable United 4. Autobiographical statement: The three-to 8. Three letters of recommendation from are due August 15. Students will not be States–based coverage is submitted by July 1. four-page typed, double-spaced autobio- persons who are not family members: two allowed to register for classes—includ- Information regarding insurance for interna- graphical statement is a critical element academic references, provided by college ing Contextual Education—until the tional students can be found online at www. in the evaluation of your application. or graduate school professors; and one results of this report have been received emory.edu/ISSS/students/index.htm. Please consider your response carefully, professional reference, provided by a work and reviewed. Any student for whom tending to content, style, grammatical supervisor or someone who has known the criminal background check has not Admission Deposit correctness, and essay organization. The the applicant for three or more years. been received by August 15 will forfeit A nonrefundable admission deposit of $100 statement is a way to introduce yourself Ordained persons should also provide an the opportunity to participate in any is required of all students enrolling at Candler to the Admissions Committee. It also will ecclesial reference from a bishop, district program of Contextual Education for one
School of Theology. This deposit is required OF THEOLOGY MASTER help faculty advisors guide and evaluate superintendent, or denominational execu- year. Results of the criminal background by April 1 for fall admission, or within three your learning experience in your program. tive showing support for participation in check can impact placement in Contextual weeks of notification of admission to the With this in mind, write a reflective essay the program. Education sites and may be released to a degree program, in order to secure the stu- about your life that addresses the follow- Students who have been enrolled pre- site supervisor (see page 103). dent’s place in the program. The deposit will ing: viously at another theological institution 12. Haven training is required of all degree be posted as a credit to the student’s Emory • Significant life experiences that have but have not graduated must provide a let- and nondegree students. Haven is an MASTER OF THEOLOGY University account; students who pay the affected your view of self, God, and ter certifying that they leave the school as online learning platform designed to edu- deposit but fail to enroll will forfeit the deposit. the world. Include references to family students in good standing. cate students on preventing and respond- 57 56 octor of inistry The DMin program offers two tracks. Year Three D M The Church Leadership and Community • DM704. Final Project Colloquy (Fall and Witness track is geared toward students Spring) Overview of the Program • engage in collaborative approaches to min- interested in models of ministerial leader- • DM715. Leadership and Witness 2: The Doctor of Ministry is designed for expe- istry with other reflective practitioners. ship, while the Biblical Interpretation and Engaging the World (Fall) rienced ministers who want to strengthen Proclamation track will help graduates • DM750. Doctor of Ministry Final Project the connection between theology and minis- Degree Requirements deepen their engagement with Scripture. (Spring) try practice. For either of the DMin tracks, a total of Both tracks are designed to enhance stu- The program will provide pastors with 32 credit hours is required for graduation: dents’ competence in congregational analy- Track Two: Biblical Interpretation and advanced training and the skills necessary to 26 awarded for the successful completion of sis, integrating theology and practice sharing Proclamation analyze ministry practices through sustained a combination of a course on strategies and best practices in ministry, and facilitating Students pursuing the track in Biblical biblical, ecclesiological and theological resources for online learning, six three-credit collaboration. Interpretation and Proclamation will be able reflection, and to discern, shape and dis- course modules and related colloquies, and to articulate a coherent theology of Scripture seminate new practices in the service of the a further six for the successful completion of Track One: Church Leadership and that informs ministerial practice in the gospel. The curriculum is designed for expe- the final project. Community Witness realms of teaching and/or homiletics; and rienced ministers—those who have received Though course delivery will be predomi- Students enrolled in the Church design, implement, and evaluate an original their MDiv and have at least three years of nantly online, all three years will include time Leadership and Community Witness track and research-based ministry project that experience—offering two tracks, Church on Candler’s campus. will be able to articulate an integrated model applies this theology in response to a par- Leadership and Community Witness, and In the first year, this will involve general relating to church leadership or community ticular issue in one’s ministerial context. Biblical Interpretation and Proclamation. orientation and meeting cohort members in witness; and design, implement, and evalu- All students enrolled in the Candler the fall. In the third year, the fall visit is con- ate an original and research-based ministry Year One DMin degree will upon completion of the structed to help equip students for the design project that applies this model in response to • DM500. Strategies and Resources for degree be able to: of their final project and the spring Festival a critical issue in church leadership and/or Online Learning (August Intensive; • articulate a theoretically integrated and of Learning includes formal submission and community witness. Residential) theologically grounded understanding of review of the final project. • DM700. Becoming a Reflective oneself as a reflective practitioner; One further residential component falls Year One Practitioner Understanding Community • analyze a ministry setting, using appropri- in the middle of the second year: a track spe- • DM500. Strategies and Resources for (Fall) ate research methods and exhibiting con- cific residential course offered in the January Online Learning (August Intensive; • DM701. First Year Colloquy I (Fall) textual sensitivity; term. These courses will be linked with the Residential) • DM702. First Year Colloquy II (Spring) • publicly interpret and disseminate dis- Second-Year Colloquy, which will provide • DM700. Becoming a Reflective • DM721. Scripture, Theology, Practice coveries in the church and to the broader a space for coordinating preparatory and Practitioner Understanding Community (Spring) community; and follow-up work for these intensives. (Fall) • DM701. First Year Colloquy I (Fall) Year Two • DM702. First Year Colloquy II (Spring) • DM703. Second Year Colloquy (Fall and • DM711. Understanding Community Spring) (Spring) • DM722. Issues in Old Testament Interpretation (Fall) Year Two • DM723. Teaching as a Practice (January • DM703. Second Year Colloquy (Fall and Intensive; Residential) Spring) • DM724. Issues in New Testament DOCTOR OF MINISTRY • DM712. Ecclesiologies in Action (Fall) Interpretation (Spring) • DM713. Leadership as a Practice (January Intensive; Residential) Year Three • DM714. Leadership and Witness 1: • DM704. Final Project Colloquy (Fall and Cultivating Church (Spring) Spring) • DM725. Preaching the Bible (Fall) DOCTOR OF MINISTRYDOCTOR • DM750. Doctor of Ministry Final Project (Spring) 59 58 Final Project ters connected with project implementation, upon completion of the project. The essay the United States and Canada); a sense of The final project for the DMin degree will analysis, and dissemination. The degree pro- should show how the project engaged theo- vocational identity in pastoral ministry and be constructed and implemented in phases gram culminates in a “Festival of Learning” ries and practices studied in coursework, as service to the church; and three years of throughout the three-year program and build held with each cohort, where students will well as how the project responds to the study professional ministry experience beyond the upon issues/questions that arise from course- present their final project, exhibit the dissem- of the ministry setting pursued at the begin- MDiv degree. All completed applications, work. While each student will engage in an ination design, submit the article, and receive ning. These articles (and the digital accom- regardless of the GPA of the applicant, will be individual project, all students will work in final approval for graduation. paniments) would be published in an online fully reviewed by the Admissions Committee. peer-learning groups within their cohort that The heart of the project is the crafting journal accessible to the larger church. Those admitted who do not matriculate will provide a setting for creative conversa- of an innovation in the student’s ministry The “Ministry in Context” article will at the time for which they were admitted may tion, project design, feedback, critique, etc. context. Having studied the context in which be submitted for preliminary assessment by request, in writing, admissions consideration of one another’s work. The completion of the the project is implemented, each student faculty mentors no later than April 30. Final for a future semester. final project in the third year is thus tightly will design and implement a new ministry assessment of the projects in their entirety woven together with the progression through practice (or innovation upon a preexisting will be presented at the Festival of Learning. Application Deadline the program’s first two and a half years. Also, ministry practice) appropriate to the ministry Applications for admission to the DMin it is expected that by working in peer-learn- context and drawing on the work completed Application for the Degree degree program must be completed by ing groups, students will hold one another throughout the program. At the beginning of the semester in which a March 1 for admission for the fall semester. accountable to the three-year timeline, as well A variety of possible media and audi- student plans to graduate, the candidate must Applications are not accepted for the spring as provide each other space for creative con- ences are envisioned for the final project. The submit a formal application for the Doctor of semester or the summer term. Typically, a versation. Each project will have a primary purpose of dissemination is to share the rich Ministry degree before the deadline stated in decision of those selected will be reached by faculty reader. learning/experiences of the DMin students the academic calendar. A late fee of $25 will April 15 of each year. In the first year, students will complete with a wider audience, and the methods and be assessed for applications submitted after Those admitted who do not matriculate a study of the ministry setting in which opportunities for dissemination will be both this date. at the time for which they were admitted may they plan to implement their project. Using broad and diverse. The Application for Degree is available request, in writing, admissions consideration congregational studies and social analysis There are three components to the work in OPUS during a window of time set by the for a future semester. methods, students will study the history, of dissemination: university registrar each semester, approxi- conflicts, demographic makeup, etc. of their • Festival of Learning: Students come together, mately four weeks prior to the submission Application Procedures ministry settings. The second-semester face to face, and present their projects to one deadline. Applicants should apply online at apply. course for both tracks will include social and another and to faculty. This has two pur- candler.emory.edu/apply. For further infor- congregational analysis. The project for that poses: first, faculty have a focused time in Residence mation, contact the Office of Admissions and course will include an analysis of the student’s which to assess projects and second students The DMin is designed to be completed in Financial Aid, Candler School of Theology, ministry setting, in relation to the particular are able to share their work with their peers. three years. In extraordinary circumstances, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia 30322, focus of the track. a student may be allowed to complete the telephone 404.727.6326, fax 404.727.2915, At the start of the second year, each • Multimedia Representations of Projects: Final Project during a fourth year. When email [email protected]. student will be asked to submit a two-page Given the online format of the degree, stu- such a program extension is granted, a stu- To be considered for admission to the “statement of the problem” that outlines the dents should develop some way of sharing dent enrolls in DM799. Doctor of Ministry DMin degree program, an applicant must proposed focus for his or her final project. their final projects with a wider audience Library Use and must pay the residency fee supply the admissions office with the fol- On the basis of the topic area identified in through multimedia (examples might (currently $85 per semester) as well as other lowing: that paper, the DMin director will assign include minidocumentary videos, digital mandatory student fees for the fall and spring 1. Application for admission. the student a faculty research consultant scrapbooks, audio files, digital portfolios, semester of the fourth year. Projects are then 2. $50 nonrefundable application fee paid for the final project. During the first part of etc.), inviting colleagues in (and beyond) presented at the Festival of Learning at the online or by mail (check or money order DOCTOR OF MINISTRY the third year, the project design (including the program into their settings through end of the fourth year. made payable to Emory University). any IRB requirements) will be presented for images, sounds, and narratives. 3. Résumé. approval by the DMin director no later than Admission 4. Autobiographical statement: The three– December 1. The latter half of the third year • “Ministry in Context” Article: A publishable Admission to the DMin degree program four-page typed, double-spaced autobio- will be devoted to the completion of the final article (10,000 words) that identifies the chal- requires an MDiv degree with a superior aca- graphical statement is a critical element in project. During this period the coordinator lenge and/or opportunity the project hoped demic record from an institution accredited the evaluation of your application. Please DOCTOR OF MINISTRYDOCTOR of the Final Project Colloquy will act as the to address, describes the project, and pres- by the Association of Theological Schools consider your response carefully, tending students’ primary faculty resource for mat- ents the findings (successes and struggles) (or an equivalent accrediting body outside to content, style, grammatical correctness, 61 60 and essay organization. The statement denominational executive showing sup- from criminal background checks are due Admission Deposit is your introduction to the Admissions port for your participation in the Doctor August 15. Students will not be allowed to A nonrefundable admission deposit of Committee and will help faculty advisors of Ministry program. Applicants who register for classes until the results of this $100 is required of all students enrolling at guide and evaluate your learning experi- have been out of college for more than report have been received and reviewed Candler School of Theology. This deposit ence. With this in mind, write a reflective five years and are unable to secure an aca- (see page 103). is required by May 1 for DMin admits, or essay about your life that addresses the demic reference should submit additional 11. Haven training is required of all degree within three weeks of notification of admis- following: professional reference, either from a lay- and nondegree students. Haven is an sion to the degree program, in order to • Significant life experiences that have person or an ecclesial colleague. Students online learning platform designed to edu- secure the student’s place in the program. affected your view of self, God, and who have been enrolled previously at cate students on preventing and respond- The deposit will be posted as a credit to the the world. Include references to fam- another theological institution must pro- ing to interpersonal violence, including student’s Emory University account; students ily members and significant others, vide a letter certifying that they leave the sexual assault, harassment, domestic vio- who pay the deposit but fail to enroll will for- courses, and experiences in college, school as students in good standing. lence, and stalking, in the Emory commu- feit the deposit. church, service-related activities, and 8. The Admissions Committee welcomes, nity. The training is offered at the expense employment. but does not require, the Graduate of the school. Students will not be allowed • Aspects of your background that inform Record Exam (GRE). GRE scores, while to register for classes until notification the unique perspective you would not required, may be considered in an of the completion of part I is received. add to the diverse and vibrant com- application if applicants wish to submit Notification must be received by August munity that exists at Candler School of them. Applicants who plan to continue to 15. Part II of the training is completed six Theology doctoral study or who choose to submit weeks after part I. Notification of comple- • Your reasons for applying to Candler the GRE scores as further evidence of their tion of part II is required by October 15 and the ways in which further study in academic potential are encouraged to have for students interested in registering in one of the Doctor of Ministry concen- these scores included in their admission future semesters. trations—Biblical Interpretation and file. The institution code for Candler is In addition to supplying the above doc- Proclamation or Church Leadership 5198. uments, international students (persons who and Community Witness—will enhance 9. Persons whose first language is not are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents) your ministry. English must furnish, with the applica- must comply with the following: 5. A sample of recent academic writing. tion, recent evidence of the Test of English Upon admission, and before the visa pro- 6. Official transcripts from all colleges, as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a cess can begin, international students must universities, graduate schools, and semi- score of at least 95 (Internet-based total) complete the Emory University Financial naries, regardless of when the applicant with a minimum score of 21 or higher Certificate, which indicates adequate financial attended, how many hours completed, in each of the four sub-areas, 250 (com- resources to cover tuition, fees, travel, and liv- and whether a degree was granted. puter-based total), or 600 (paper-based ing expenses for the first year of study in the Official transcripts should be sent directly total). The TOEFL results should be sub- United States. (An I-20 will not be prepared from these institutions or delivered in a mitted directly from TOEFL to Candler until this certificate has been approved; it sealed and signed envelope. If currently (Institutional Code: 5455, Department must be approved by the university before enrolled at an institution, the applicant 01). Applicants whose first language is July 1 for the fall semester.) should send an official transcript of work not English are strongly encouraged to International students will be billed to date and ask that a transcript be sent complete an intensive English course, at automatically for health insurance through promptly following the completion of the an institution in your home country, for at Emory University unless insurance com- term and/or conferral of a degree. least six months prior to enrollment.
pliance information indicating proof of DOCTOR OF MINISTRY 7. Three letters of recommendation from 10. A criminal background check is required comparable United States–based coverage is persons who are not family members: one of all students prior to enrollment at the submitted by July 1. Information regarding academic reference, provided by a gradu- expense of the student (approximately $18) insurance for international students can be ate school professor; and one professional through a vendor designated by the school. found online at www.emory.edu/isss/stu- reference, provided by a layperson in Candler School of Theology will provide dents/index.html. a leadership position at your current information regarding the process of DOCTOR OF MINISTRYDOCTOR ministry site; and one ecclesial reference securing the required background check in
from a bishop, district superintendent, or early spring to admitted students. Reports 63 62 Doctor of Theology Degree Requirements The research project and dissertation The program requires 50 semester hours of are undertaken at the end of the program in Pastoral Counseling academic and clinical practicum courses (21 of study. The student executes an approved core hours, 17 practicum hours, and 12 elec- research project that demonstrates ability to tive courses). Students must be continuously utilize theological and theoretical knowledge enrolled. Failure to maintain continuous in relation to some problem of professional registration will result in automatic termina- pastoral care and counseling. The proj- tion from the ThD program. Students must ect should contribute useful findings and complete the program within nine years. insights in the student’s area of theological Extensions may be granted by the ThD com- investigation. The student then writes a dis- mittee only under unusual circumstances. sertation, reporting on, analyzing, evaluating, The program comprises the following: and interpreting the project. Following the The core seminars deal with personal- successful completion of qualifying exami- ity theory and theological anthropology, nations, students must enroll in ATA499: historical and social dimensions of pastoral ThD Dissertation Research until successful counseling, pastoral theology, theories and completion of the dissertation. practices of psychotherapy and pastoral counseling, ethics, and the development of Application for the Degree professional and multicultural competence. Early in the graduating semester, the candi- Elective courses (12 semester hours), date must submit a formal application for the selected in consultation with a faculty ThD degree before the deadline stated in the adviser, are required during the first six academic calendar. A late fee of $25 will be semesters of study. assessed for applications submitted after this Pastoral counseling practicum (17 date. The Application for Degree is available semester hours) is required over the first in OPUS during a window of time set by the of these concepts in pastoral counseling and Overview of the Program four semesters of study. The clinical set- university registrar each semester. A sepa- how to promote professional integration of The doctor of theology in pastoral counsel- ting for the practicum normally is the rate application is required for each degree theory and skills in both pastoral care and ing (ThD) prepares persons for the ministry pastoral counseling service of the Care and received. Students are required to be enrolled counseling. In addition, each student designs of pastoral counseling at the doctoral level by Counseling Center of Georgia, located at during the semester of graduation. and executes a research project appropriate combining rigorous academic and theologi- 1814 Clairmont Road in Decatur, Georgia. to the student’s professional practice and cal work with supervised clinical practice. Examinations are undertaken following Advising gives evidence of creative ability to contrib- The degree is an equivalent of the PhD and completion of all academic and practicum ThD students initially are assigned a tempo- ute to the aspect of pastoral counseling that DOCTOR IN PASTORAL OF THEOLOGY COUNSELING is designed for those whose interest in pasto- courses totaling 50 credits, and having rary course adviser. Later, the student works is the focus of the research project. ral counseling is primarily professional. earned a least a B average. The student will with a dissertation adviser, who chairs an Emory University also offers a PhD advisory committee selected by the student Administration take a clinical performance exam (nor- program through its Graduate Division mally in May of the second year), showing and approved by the dissertation adviser. The doctoral program is under the imme- of Religion in the Person, Community, competency in counseling. Following the The committee consists of at least three per- diate direction of the ThD committee and Religious Life program. Through the performance exam, students will prepare for sons, ordinarily two Candler faculty mem- of the Atlanta Theological Association. PhD, students may pursue advanced stud- five qualifying exams, covering therapeutic bers and a member of another ATA school This arrangement enables students to ies in pastoral theology as preparation for relationship and personality theory, marriage faculty. The committee is responsible for enroll through Candler for courses at a primarily academic career of research and family theory, pastoral theology, socio- preparing examinations for the student and Columbia Theological Seminary and the and teaching. The ThD, by contrast, offers cultural dimensions of pastoral counseling, functions in an advisory capacity throughout Interdenominational Theological Center. doctoral-level preparation for the full-time and ecclesiological and ethical dimensions of the writing of the doctoral dissertation. The Curriculum and Policy Committee professional practice of pastoral counseling. pastoral counseling. The five written exams of Candler School of Theology oversees The ThD helps students gain advanced are followed by a comprehensive oral exami- Grading System understanding of appropriate theological Candler’s participation in the program. Grading of student work is based on the fol-
DOCTOR OF THEOLOGY IN PASTORAL COUNSELING OF THEOLOGY IN PASTORAL DOCTOR nation. Students must enroll in ATA 497: and theoretical concepts. Students also learn, ThD Exams Process each semester until suc- lowing scale: A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, and F=0. under qualified supervision, the application Students must maintain a grade average of 65
64 cessful completion of qualifying exams. 3.0 or better to remain in doctoral programs. • Credit for work done after entry into the exit interview, an F will be recorded for all identity, preferably in pastoral ministry or A grade of B– or lower in a core course or program at schools and agencies not related courses, and the student will be responsible grounded in a significant history of service in practicum is cause for review of the student’s to the ATA may be transferred to fulfill for any charges incurred. the church; and significant supervised clinical progress. A course grade of F normally requirements for the ThD degree under the pastoral education (CPE) experience (usually results in termination of the student’s pro- following guidelines: Readmission not less than four units—a basic unit plus a gram. *Prior to registration for a course for which Readmission may be granted by the ThD yearlong residency), although provisional Work extending over two or more semes- credit is to be transferred, the student must committee upon written request of the stu- admission may be granted prior to comple- ters, such as practicums or project/disserta- have written permission of his/her adviser dent, the recommendation of the primary tion of this requirement. Since this program tion supervision, receives an IP (in progress) or the ThD program director and the office adviser, and the approval of the director is a joint program of three schools through at the end of each semester until the work is of academic affairs at the student’s school of of advanced studies. The request must be the Atlanta Theological Association, a student completed. All Candler students, including enrollment. received by the director of advanced studies may seek admission through any of the three. ThD students, are subject to Candler’s policy *The student pays his/her own fees to the by April 1 for the fall semester or November Students enroll and pay tuition through the on incomplete course work, which can be school where such work is done at institu- 1 for the spring semester. Written notifica- school to which they are admitted. found in the Procedures and Regulations tions not related to the ATA. The number tion of a readmission decision will be sent to section. of credits to be allowed within this limita- the student by the director of advanced stud- Application Deadline tion is, in each instance, subject to the ies. Students with unpaid balances or incom- Applications for admission to the ThD Transfer of Credits approval of the respective ATA school. plete course work will not be considered for degree program must be completed by In planning the student’s program with her/ • A limit of 12 semester hours is placed upon readmission. January 15 for admission for the fall his adviser or ThD program director, a student any work done at institutions not related to semester. Applications are not accepted for may request credit for work done prior to entry the ATA whether earned prior to enrollment Procedures and Regulations the spring semester or the summer term. under the following guidelines: or during enrollment in the program. All Candler procedures and regulations are Typically, a decision of those selected to • Credit for prior academic and/or clinical work transferred in will be credited as elec- listed on pages 99–130. For a more thor- be interviewed will be reached within four training must be approved by the ThD tive courses. ough description of ThD program proce- weeks of the stated deadline. Committee, in conversation office of aca- dures, consult the Doctor of Theology in Those admitted who do not matriculate demic affairs at Columbia. All transfer credit Directed Study Pastoral Counseling Student Handbook, at the time for which they were admitted must have been done at a PhD or ThD ThD students may register for directed stud- available from the registrar. may request, in writing, a deferral of status level and a grade of B or better must have ies with members of the ATA faculty for a for one academic year. All application mate- been given for the prior coursework. The maximum of 9 hours. Prior to registering for Professional Certification rials for those who do not matriculate and student must be able to show that the work directed study work, students must complete The supervision in pastoral counseling, an who do not request an enrollment deferral is relevant to the ThD program. The course a Request for Directed Study form (available integral part of the ThD degree program, will be kept on file for one academic year, work normally can be no older than five from the Candler Registrar website) and is provided according to the standards after which applicants will be expected to years old. No more than 12 credit hours may obtain the instructor’s signature. of the American Association of Pastoral submit a new application for admission to be be transferred from either an earned degree Counselors and the American Association of considered for study in a future semester. DOCTOR IN PASTORAL OF THEOLOGY COUNSELING or from other course work. All classroom Withdrawal/Leave Marriage and Family Therapists. The super- work transferred in will be counted as elec- of Absence vision may be used, therefore, to meet the Application Procedures tive credit. In the case of clinical practicum A ThD student who chooses to withdraw requirements for counseling supervision of Applicants should apply online at apply. work, a student may receive advanced stand- or to take a leave of absence must notify in both the AAPC and the AAMFT. candler.emory.edu/apply. For further infor- ing with credit for practicum work that was writing the director of the ATA ThD pro- mation, contact the Office of Admissions and done in conjunction with licensure, clinical gram and the Candler registrar. In order Admission Financial Aid, Candler School of Theology, work for another degree, or prior enroll- to be acted upon by the ThD committee, Note: The ThD program is currently under Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia 30322, ment at the Care and Counseling Center requests for a leave of absence or with- review, and applications will not be accepted telephone 404.727.6326, fax 404.727.2915, of Georgia’s practicum program. No more drawal for an upcoming semester must be for the 2017–2018 academic year. email [email protected]. than 8 credit hours will be awarded for this received by both directors by April 1 for the Admission to the ThD degree program To be considered for admission to the work and will be credited toward the basic fall semester or November 1 for the spring requires an MDiv degree with a superior aca- ThD degree program, applicants must supply practicum requirement. The student would semester. In addition, the student must demic record from an institution accredited the following: be enrolled for the remaining 9 hours of complete an exit interview with the Candler by the Association of Theological Schools (or 1. Application for admission. DOCTOR OF THEOLOGY IN PASTORAL COUNSELING OF THEOLOGY IN PASTORAL DOCTOR practicum work at the advanced residency registrar. If the student withdraws dur- an equivalent accrediting body outside the 2. $50 nonrefundable application fee paid level. ing the semester and does not complete an United States and Canada); a sense of pastoral online or by mail (check or money order 67 66 made payable to Emory University). 7. A sample of recent academic writing. one year. Results of the criminal back- Admission Deposit 3. Personal statement of five to ten double- 8. A copy of CPE assessment (normally ground check can impact placement in A nonrefundable admission deposit of $100 spaced, typed pages. four consecutive units). Contextual Education sites and may be is required of all students enrolling at Candler 4. Official scores on the verbal, quantitative, 9. Persons whose first language is not released to a site supervisor (see page School of Theology. This deposit is required and analytical reading portions of the English must furnish, with the appli- 102). by April 1 for fall admission, or within three Graduate Record Examination (GRE). cation, recent evidence of the Test of 12. Haven training is required of all degree weeks of notification of admission to the Educational Testing Services (ETS) English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and nondegree students. Haven is an degree program, in order to secure the stu- administers the GRE and will forward the with a score of at least 95 (Internet- online learning platform designed to edu- dent’s place in the program. The deposit will scores directly to the Admissions Office at based total) with a minimum score of cate students on preventing and respond- be posted as a credit to the student’s Emory Candler (students should not send their 21 or higher in each of the four sub- ing to interpersonal violence, including University account; students who pay the own score reports directly to Candler areas, 250 (computer-based total), or sexual assault, harassment, domestic vio- deposit but fail to enroll will forfeit the deposit. but should instruct ETS to forward offi- 600 (paper-based total). The TOEFL lence, and stalking, in the Emory commu- cial score reports). In completing their results should be submitted directly nity. The training is offered at the expense registration with ETS to take the GRE, from TOEFL to Candler (Institutional of the school. Students will not be allowed applicants indicate the institution(s) to Code: 5455, Department 01). Applicants to register for classes until notification which they want their scores forwarded whose first language is not English are of the completion of part I is received. by providing a code for each institution. strongly encouraged to complete an Notification must be received by August The institution code for Candler is 5198. intensive English course, at an institu- 15. Part II of the training is completed six Applicants who have taken the GRE tion in your home country, for at least weeks after part I. Notification of comple- within the last five years are not required six months prior to enrollment. tion of part II is required by October 15 to take the GRE again if they do not desire 10. The items listed above will comprise for students interested in registering in to do so. They may simply contact ETS an application file. The Admissions future semesters. directly and request that those scores be Committee will consider each of these In addition to supplying the above docu- forwarded. Applicants should supply any items in its deliberations but Candler ments, international students (persons who scores received on the GRE within the last has no minimum requirements in regard are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents) five calendar years to Candler. Scores older to GRE scores or grade point averages must comply with the following: than five years will not be accepted and on transcripts. That information will be Upon admission, and before the visa pro- students will need to complete the GRE considered in conjunction with other cess can begin, international students must again. components of each applicant’s file. complete the Emory University Financial 5. Official transcripts from all colleges, 11. A criminal background check is required Certificate, which indicates adequate finan- universities, graduate schools, and of all students prior to enrollment at cial resources to cover tuition, fees, travel, seminaries previously attended must the expense of the student (approxi- and living expenses for the first year of DOCTOR IN PASTORAL OF THEOLOGY COUNSELING be submitted regardless of when the mately $18) through a vendor desig- study in the United States. (An I-20 will not applicant attended, how many hours nated by the school. Candler School be prepared until this certificate has been completed, and whether a degree was of Theology will provide information approved; it must be approved by the univer- granted. Official transcripts should be regarding the process of securing the sity before July 1 for the fall semester.) sent directly from the institutions deliv- required background check in early International students will be billed ered in a sealed and signed envelope. spring to admitted students. Reports automatically for health insurance through If currently enrolled at an institution, from criminal background checks are Emory University unless insurance com- the applicant should send an official due August 15. Students will not be pliance information indicating proof of transcript of work to date and ask that a allowed to register for classes—includ- comparable United States–based coverage is transcript be sent promptly following the ing Contextual Education—until the submitted by July 1. Information regarding completion of the term and/or conferral results of this report have been received insurance for international students can be of a degree. and reviewed. Any student for whom found online at www.emory.edu/ISSS/stu- 6. Three letters of recommendation from the criminal background check has not dents/index.htm. persons who are not family members: been received by August 15 will forfeit DOCTOR OF THEOLOGY IN PASTORAL COUNSELING OF THEOLOGY IN PASTORAL DOCTOR one each from a professor, a minister, the opportunity to participate in any and a layperson. program of Contextual Education for 69 68 ual egree rograms Goizueta. The student must register and the MTS/MBA, contact the Candler reg- D D P pay tuition for five semesters at Candler istrar’s office at candlerregistrar@emory. and three semesters at Goizueta, but may edu. For information on the MBA portion MDiv/JD may complete requirements for both degrees take courses in either school. Candler of the MTS/MBA, contact Harriet Ruskin at in four years (instead of the five required to scholarships and grants are applicable only [email protected]. A dual Master of Divinity/Juris Doctor (MDiv/ attain the degrees separately). Candidates for to those semesters in which students are in JD) degree program allows students to com- the dual degree program must apply to and residency at the School of Theology. MDiv/MPH bine training in law with training in ministry. A be accepted by both Candler and the School In order to meet degree requirements student in this program applies to each school A dual Master of Divinity and Master of of Law. The schools maintain independent for the MDiv, the student must complete separately but concurrently and matriculates Public Health (MDiv/MPH) is offered in application procedures. a minimum of 73 hours at Candler. All concurrently in the School of Law and Candler. cooperation with the Rollins School of Typically, the first year is spent at the requirements are the same as a traditional Candidates for the dual degree program must Public Health. This program allows the School of Law and the second year is spent MDiv student but with fewer elective hours. apply to and be accepted by both Candler and MDiv and MPH degrees to be earned in at the Candler. The student must register and For information on the MDiv portion the School of Law. The schools maintain inde- four years (instead of the usual five to attain pay tuition for five semesters in the School of the MDiv/MBA, contact the Candler pendent application procedures. the degrees separately). Candidates for the of Law and three semesters in Candler but registrar’s office at candlerregistrar@emory. Requirements for both degrees are com- dual degree program must apply to and be may take courses in either school. Candler edu. For information on the MBA portion of pleted in five years instead of the six required accepted by both Candler and Rollins. The scholarships and grants are applicable only to the MDiv/MBA, contact Harriet Ruskin at to attain the degrees separately. Typically, the schools maintain independent application those semesters in which students are in resi- [email protected]. first year is spent at the School of Law and the procedures. dency at the School of Theology. second year is spent at Candler. During the Typically, the first year is spent at In order to meet degree requirements MTS/MBA remaining three years, the student must regis- Candler, the second year is spent at Rollins, for the MTS, the student must complete a ter and pay tuition for three semesters in each A dual Master of Theological Studies and and the third and fourth years are spent at minimum of 36 hours at Candler, including school but may take courses in either school. Master of Business Administration (MTS/ Candler. The student must register and pay either the MTS Thesis or MTS Integrative Candler scholarships and grants are applicable MBA) is offered in cooperation with the tuition for six semesters in Candler and two Paper completed as part of the MTS capstone only to those semesters in which students are Goizueta School of Business. This pro- semesters in Rollins but may take courses course. All requirements are the same as a in residence at the School of Theology. gram allows the MTS and MBA degrees in either school. Candler scholarships are traditional MTS student but with fewer elec- In order to meet degree requirements to be earned in three years (instead of the applicable only to those semesters in which tive hours. In order to meet degree require- for the MDiv, the student must complete usual four to attain the degrees separately). students are in residency at the School of ments for the JD, the student must complete a a minimum of 73 hours at Candler. All Candidates for the dual degree program Theology. minimum of 79 hours at the School of Law. requirements are the same as a traditional must apply to and be accepted by both In order to meet degree requirements For additional information about the JD MDiv student but with fewer elective hours. Candler and Goizueta. The schools maintain for the MDiv, the student must complete portion of the MTS/JD, contact cslr@law. In order to meet degree requirements for the independent application procedures. a minimum of 86 hours at Candler. All emory.edu. For information on the MTS por- JD, the student must complete a minimum Typically, the first year is spent at requirements are the same as a traditional tion of the MTS/JD, contact the Candler reg- of 79 hours at the School of Law. Candler and the second year is spent at MDiv student. In order to meet degree istrar’s office at [email protected]. For additional information about the JD Goizueta. The student must register and pay requirements for the MPH, the student must tuition for three semesters in Goizueta and complete a minimum of 32 to 35 hours at portion of the MDiv/JD, contact cslr@law. MDiv/MBA emory.edu. For information on the MDiv por- three semesters in Candler but may take Rollins, including the practicum and spe- tion of the MDiv/JD, contact the Candler reg- A dual Master of Divinity/Master of Business courses in either school. Candler scholar- cial studies project or thesis. Specific MPH istrar’s office at [email protected]. Administration (MDiv/MBA) is offered in ships and grants are applicable only to those degree requirements depend on the depart- cooperation with Emory’s Goizueta School semesters in which students are in residency ment. Rollins offers the dual degree program DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS MTS/JD of Business. This program allows the MBA at the School of Theology. in seven departments (Behavioral Sciences and MDiv degrees to be earned in four years In order to meet degree requirements for and Health Education, Environmental and A dual master of theological studies/juris instead of the usual five. Candidates for the the MDiv, the student must complete a mini- Occupational Health, Epidemiology, Global doctor (MTS/JD) degree program allows dual degree program must apply to and be mum of 39 hours at Candler, including either Environmental Health, Global Epidemiology, students to combine training in law with accepted by both Candler and the Goizueta the MTS Thesis or MTS Integrative Paper Global Health, and Health Policy and training in religious studies. The program School of Business. The schools maintain completed as part of the MTS capstone course. Management). MDiv/MPH dual-degree emphasizes scholarly rather than clinical and independent application procedures. All requirements are the same as a traditional students may complete the MPH practicum DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS DUAL ministerial aspects of law and religion. A Typically, the first year is spent at MTS student but with fewer elective hours. requirement through completion of a clinical
student in this program matriculates concur- 71 Candler and the second year is spent at For information on the MTS portion of Contextual Education placement. 70 rently in the School of Law and Candler and For additional information about the For additional information about the For information about the MDiv portion MDiv/MDP MPH portion of the MDiv/MPH, contact MPH portion of the MDiv/MPH, contact of the MDiv/MA-Bioethics, please contact A dual Master of Divinity/Master of Kathy Wollenzien at [email protected]. Kathy Wollenzien at [email protected]. the Candler Registrar candlerregistrar@ Development Practice (MDiv/MDP) edu. For information on the MDiv portion edu. For information on the MDiv portion emory.edu. For information about the MA program allows students to combine of the MDiv/MPH, contact the Candler reg- of the MDiv/MPH, contact the Candler reg- portion of MDiv/MA-Bioethics, please con- training and experience in international istrar’s office at [email protected]. istrar’s office at [email protected]. tact [email protected]. development with theological studies and MTS/MPH MDiv/MA-Bioethics MTS/MA-Bioethics formation for ministry. The MDP attends to both theoretical and applied methods A dual Master of Theological Studies and A dual MDiv/MA-Bioethics (Master of Arts A dual MTS/MA-Bioethics (Master of Arts of development and introduces students Master of Public Health (MTS/MPH) is in Bioethics) is offered in conjunction with in Bioethics) is offered in conjunction with through interdisciplinary work to a variety offered in cooperation with the Rollins the Laney Graduate School and the Center the Laney Graduate School and the Center of fields including global health, human School of Public Health. This program for Ethics. This degree allows students to for Ethics. This degree allows students to rights, economics, governance, ecosystems, allows the MTS and MPH degrees to be earn both the MDiv and MA-Bioethics in earn both the MTS and MA-Bioethics in gender, energy, and engineering. Research earned in three years (instead of the usual four years. Candidates for the dual degree two years rather than in the usual three. methods, program evaluation, and assess- four to attain the degrees separately). program must apply to and be accepted by Candidates for the dual degree program ment are central to the MDP program. Candidates for the dual degree program both Candler and Laney. The schools main- must apply to and be accepted by both A student in this dual degree program must apply to and be accepted by both tain independent application procedures. Candler and Laney. The schools maintain typically matriculates concurrently in Candler and Rollins. The schools maintain Typically, the first year is spent at independent application procedures. Candler and the Laney Graduate School independent application procedures. Candler, the second year at the Center for Typically, the first year is spent at the (MDP) and may complete the require- Typically, the first year is spent at Ethics, and the final two years at Candler. Center for Ethics and the second year at ments for both degrees in four years Candler, the second year at Rollins, and Students must register for and pay tuition Candler. Students must register for and pay (instead of the five required to attain the the third year at Candler. The student must for two semesters at Laney and six semesters tuition for two semesters at Laney and two degrees separately). Candidates for the register and pay tuition for four semesters at Candler but may take courses in either semesters at Candler but may take courses dual-degree program must apply to and be in Candler and two semesters in Rollins but school during any semester in conversation in either school. Candler scholarships and accepted by both Candler and the MDP may take courses in either school. Candler with their adviser from each school. Candler grants are applicable only to those semesters program. The schools maintain indepen- scholarships are applicable only to those scholarships and grants are applicable only in which students are in residence at the dent application procedures and different semesters in which students are in residency to those semesters in which students are in School of Theology. tuition costs. at the School of Theology. residence at the School of Theology. In order to meet degree requirements The typical sequence of courses In order to meet degree requirements for Students will complete the standard 30 for the MTS, students must complete a requires students to enroll full time at the MTS, the student must complete a mini- credit hours for the MA-Bioethics curricu- minimum of 18 hours at Candler, including Candler in the first year. The subsequent mum of 48 hours at Candler. All require- lum as well as the 86 credit hours for the either the MTS Thesis or MTS Integrative two years are in the MDP program and ments are the same as a traditional MTS stu- MDiv program. In order to ensure maximal Paper completed as part of the MTS cap- include two consecutive summers of full- dent. In order to meet degree requirements integration, students will “share” two elec- stone course. In addition, students enroll in time international field practicums. Those for the MPH, the student must complete tives during the program: one three-credit the dual interdisciplinary seminar offered placements are arranged through the a minimum of 32 to 35 hours at Rollins, elective in the MDiv program (likely ES651 by Candler and the Center for Ethics. Dual MDP with approved NGOs. The student is including the practicum and special stud- or ES652), and one three-credit elective on degree students also enroll in ES501 and in enrolled full time at Candler in the fourth ies project or thesis. Specific MPH degree Religion and Bioethics (BIOETH 505) from a seminar that address issues of life, death, year. requirements depend on the department. the LGS/Center for Ethics. These electives, and/or health and theology (e.g., NT629). The student must register and pay Rollins offers the dual-degree program in which will be completed in the final year The MTS professional elective will be ful- tuition for four semesters in the MDP and DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS seven departments (Behavioral Sciences of study, will ensure that students apply the filled by BIOETH601, the Bioethics Service four semesters at Candler, but may take and Health Education, Environmental methodologies and content of both pro- Learning Practicum. MDP elective courses at Candler during and Occupational Health, Epidemiology, grams to issues that affect the ethical prac- For information about the MTS portion the two years in the MDP to fulfill an Global Environmental Health, Global tice of ministry. MDiv dual degree students of the MTS/MA-Bioethics, please contact MDP concentration. Students develop Epidemiology, Global Health, and Health will be slated to take the examination rather Steve Kraftchick at [email protected]. For MDP concentrations in consultation with Policy and Management). MTS/MPH dual- than write a thesis for the MA-Bioethics in information about the MA portion of MTS/ MDP faculty, drawing on resources at degree students may complete the MPH spe- order to ensure they will be able to return to MA-Bioethics, please contact mabioethics@ DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS DUAL Candler in areas of study such as conflict cial studies project or thesis in conjunction the MDiv program with no delay in time to emory.edu.
transformation, religious leadership for 73 with the MTS integrative paper or thesis. degree. 72 the global church, faith and global health, semesters at UGA. Candler scholarships are pecial tudents etc. Candler scholarships and grants applicable only to those semesters in which S S are applicable only to those semesters students are in residency at the School of in which students are in residency at Theology. Ministers in active service, missionaries Application Deadline Candler. In order to meet degree requirements on furlough, persons in training for mis- Offers of admission are made on a roll- In order to meet degree requirements for the MDiv, the student must complete sion service, persons preparing for United ing admissions basis. When an applica- for the MDiv, the student must complete a minimum of 75 hours at Candler. All Methodist certification or ordination as a tion is complete, it will be reviewed by the a minimum of 79 hours at Candler. In requirements are the same as for a tradi- deacon in The United Methodist Church Admissions Committee. Typically, a deci- order to meet degree requirements for the tional MDiv student but for a reduction in (UMC) through completion of Basic sion will be reached within three weeks. MDP, students must complete 51 hours in the Introductory Arts of Ministry (IAM) Graduate Theological Studies (BGTS), and Applications for admission must be submit- the MDP program plus the two interna- courses and the number of electives. In other qualified persons who desire to enroll ted by May 1 for the summer term, August 1 tional field practicums. For information order to meet degree requirements for the in a nondegree program may be admitted as for the fall semester, and December 1 for the on the MDP portion of the MDiv/MDP, MSW, the student must complete a mini- special students. spring semester. contact the director of the program, David mum number of 51 hours for the Clinical Students may be admitted to Candler as Nugent, at [email protected]. For Practice Concentration or 48 hours for the special students rather than as degree candi- Application Procedures information on the MDiv portion of the Community Assessment and Empowerment dates for various reasons, including the oppor- The application for admission may be down- degree, contact Candler’s registrar’s office Practices Concentration at the University of tunity to strengthen the academic background loaded at apply.candler.emory.edu/apply. at [email protected]. Georgia’s School of Social Work. necessary for admission to a degree program. For further information, contact the Office For additional information about the Students who later begin a degree program of Admissions and Financial Aid, Candler MDiv/MSW MSW portion of the MDiv/MSW, con- at Candler are required to complete degree School of Theology, Emory University, A dual Master of Divinity/Master of Social tact the UGA School of Social Work at requirements effective the semester they enter Atlanta, Georgia 30322, telephone Work (MDiv/MSW) allows students to 877.535.6590. For information on the MDiv as degree-seeking. 404.727.6326, fax 404.727.2915, email: combine training and experience in social portion of the MDiv/MSW, contact the Classification as a special student applies [email protected]. work with theological studies and formation Candler registrar’s office at candlerregis- only to the academic year for which admis- To be considered for admission as a spe- for ministry. The MSW, offered through the [email protected]. sion is approved. Once admitted, the initial cial student, an applicant must supply the University of Georgia, offers an enhanced admission may be deferred one academic admissions office the following: awareness and engagement of public year. For continuation beyond one academic 1. Application for admission. resources for community development and year, special students are required to submit 2. $50 nonrefundable application fee paid empowerment; skills for advocacy and social an application for readmission form and online or by mail (check or money order policy analysis; program design, methods, a written statement. Special students are made payable to Emory University). and administration of community-based required to be readmitted at the start of each 3. Résumé. agencies and programs; organizational academic year, regardless of when they were 4. Reasons for applying to Candler, courses analysis; and knowledge and experience of admitted originally. you hope to take, and the ways in which clinical practices in fields such as gerontol- Institutional and federal scholarships and study as a special, nondegree student will ogy, and individual and family therapy. loans are not available to special students. enhance your professional and/or per- A student applies to each school sepa- External scholarships or private loans may sonal life. rately as the schools maintain independent be available; it is the responsibility of the 5. Official transcript (conferring at least a application procedures. Once admitted to student to secure funding from possible bachelor’s degree). Official transcripts both schools, students apply for the dual sources. should be sent directly from the institu- degree program and are assigned advis- tions delivered in a sealed and signed Admission envelope. If currently enrolled at an
ers at each school. Requirements for both SPECIAL STUDENTS degrees are met in four years instead of the Admission as a special student requires a institution, the applicant should send an five required to attain the degrees sepa- bachelor’s degree from a regionally accred- official transcript of your work to date rately. Typically the first year is spent at ited college or university, with a grade point and ask that a transcript be sent promptly Candler, the second and third years at UGA’s average of 2.50 or better out of 4.0. All appli- following the completion of the term School of Social Work, and the fourth year cations, regardless of the GPA of the appli- and/or conferral of a degree. DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS DUAL at Candler. The student must register and cant, will be fully reviewed by the admissions pay for four semesters at Candler and four committee. 75 74 6. The admissions committee welcomes, but 9. Haven training is required of all degree rograms and does not require, the Graduate Record and nondegree students. Haven is an P Exam (GRE). GRE scores, while not online learning platform designed to edu- Certificates required, may be considered in applica- cate students on preventing and respond- tions if applicants submit them. The insti- ing to interpersonal violence, including All Candler certificates are awarded in tution code for Candler is 5198. sexual assault, harassment, domestic vio- conjunction with a Candler degree. Non- 7. Persons whose first language is not English lence, and stalking, in the Emory commu- degree/special students are not eligible to must furnish, with the application, recent nity. The training is offered at the expense participate in Candler certificate programs. evidence of the Test of English as a Foreign of the school. Students will not be allowed Language (TOEFL) with a score of at least to register for classes until notification Baptist Studies of the completion of part I is received. 95 (Internet-based total) with a minimum Baptist students at Candler come from all Notification must be received by August score of 21 or higher in each of the four the major branches of the Baptist family: 15 for fall enrollees, December 15 for sub-areas, 250 (computer-based total), Alliance of Baptists, American Baptists, spring enrollees, and May 1 for summer or 600 (paper-based total).The TOEFL Cooperative Baptists, the National Baptists, enrollees. Part II of the training is com- results should be submitted directly from Progressive Baptists, and Southern pleted six weeks after part I. Notification TOEFL to Candler (Institutional Code: Baptists—not to mention smaller Baptist of completion of part II is required by 5455, Department 01). Applicants whose groups. Baptists at Candler include women October 15 for fall enrollees, March 15 for first language is not English are strongly and men, people from all parts of the coun- spring enrollees, and July 15 for summer encouraged to complete an intensive try, and students from diverse ethnic back- enrollees. English course, at an institution in your grounds. In addition to the core classes, the home country, for at least six months prior In addition to supplying the above docu- Baptist Studies Program includes oppor- to enrollment. ments, international students (persons who tunities for Baptist students to get to know 8. A criminal background check is required are not US citizens or permanent residents) one another and work together, typically in of all students prior to enrollment at the must comply with the following: conjunction with a Baptist faculty member. expense of the student (approximately Upon admission, and before the visa pro- Camaraderie, collegiality, and shared learn- $18) through a vendor designated by the cess can begin, international students must ing are thus important and exciting aspects school. Candler School of Theology will complete the Emory University Financial of the program. provide information regarding the pro- Certificate, which indicates adequate finan- cess of securing the required background cial resources to cover tuition, fees, travel, Certificate in Baptist Studies check in early spring to admitted stu- and living expenses for the first year of Through the Baptist Studies Program dents. Reports from criminal background study in the United States. (An I-20 will described above, students may earn a cer- checks are due August 15 for fall enrollees, not be prepared until this certificate has tificate in Baptist studies, which prepares December 1 for spring enrollees, and May been approved; it must be approved by the students for ordination in Baptist churches. 1 for summer enrollees. Students will not university before July 1 for the fall semester, Students should declare their interest upon be allowed to register for classes—includ- November 1 for the spring semester, and matriculation, or as soon as decided, to the ing Contextual Education—until the March 1 for the summer term.) director of Baptist Studies and the registrar. results of this report have been received International students will be billed The certificate is 11 hours in length, and the
and reviewed. Any student for whom automatically for health insurance through requirements include: PROGRAMS AND CERTIFICATES the criminal background check has not Emory University unless insurance compli- been received by August 15, December ance information indicating proof of com- Academic 1, or May 1 will forfeit the opportunity to parable United States–based coverage, is • DS522. Systematic Theology in Baptist participate in any program of Contextual submitted by July 1. Information regarding Perspective (2 hours) Education for one year. Results of the insurance for international students can be • DS521. The Baptist Tradition: History and criminal background check can impact found online at www.emory.edu/ISSS/stu- Theology (2 hours) placement in Contextual Education sites dents/index.htm. • DS523. Baptist Traditions and Church and may be released to a site supervisor
SPECIAL STUDENTS Praxis (2 hours) (see page 103). 77 76 Placement certification process provides an opportunity Wednesday of the school year at 5:30 p.m.; Placement/Integrative Seminar • A placement in a Baptist setting for to develop theoretical and practical knowl- the liturgy is followed by refreshments in • Supervised placement each semester Contextual Education II (4 hours) edge about black religion and black church the Formal Lounge and is open to the entire • CE551a/b (2 hours each semester), • BAPS500. Baptist Studies Reflection studies. Certification requirements include: Emory community. Other events include guest CE552ANGa/b (3 hours each semester), Seminar during the Contextual Education • BCS504. Black Church Studies Retreat (no lectures by important figures in Anglicanism CE553ANGR (2 hours each semester): II year (0 hours, both fall and spring credit) at least once such as Visiting Professor of Theology participation by students, faculty, and semesters of Con Ed II enrollment) • BCS505. Black Church Studies Portfolio (no Archbishop Desmond Tutu, periodic meet- supervising parish priests in a weekly credit) ings of all Anglican and Episcopal students reflection seminar Integrative Colloquy/Formation • Seventeen hours of course credit, including: at Candler for discussion and fellowship, and Those wishing to enroll for the Episcopal • A fifth semester evaluation by the director 1. BCS501. Introduction to Black Church courses taught by world-class scholars and Studies certificate must first be accepted of Baptist studies Studies (3 hours) teachers on the Candler faculty who are also and registered for classes in Candler’s MDiv • BAPS501. Baptist Studies Colloquy in the 2. Contextual Education II, in an approved active communicants of the Episcopal Church. degree program, plus be a postulant under final semester of course work (1 hour). ecclesial setting (4 hours) or other contex- the supervision of a bishop or obtain the For further information, contact Shelby tual experience taken for credit Certificate in Episcopal Studies written permission of a bishop (students Haggray, director, at 404.727.6350. 3. BCS500. Black Church Studies Reflection The Certificate in Episcopal Studies enables should consult with a bishop before applying Seminar (no credit, must register both fall MDiv students seeking ordination in the to Candler). Black Church Studies and spring semesters of Con Ed II) Episcopal Church or another church in the Those preparing for ordained parish min- Candler’s Program of Black Church Studies 4. BCS502. Black Church Studies Colloquy, Anglican Communion to certify their prepa- istry under the supervision of a bishop may prepares men and women to provide in the final semester (1 hour, graded S/U) ration for ordination. Participation in the enroll in the Episcopal Studies Certificate learned, prophetic, and compassionate lead- 5. Nine additional hours in approved BCS certificate program requires that a student be program in conjunction with the MDiv ership in black and multiracial churches; course work a postulant or have the written permission of degree. All academic courses in the program and, educates the entire Candler commu- Additional details about the BCS Certificate his or her bishop. The certificate is 32 hours are open to any Candler student. nity about the origins, development, and including an updated list of approved courses in length, and certification requires the fol- For further information, contact Lang contemporary diversity of the black church is available online at http://www.candler.emory. lowing: Lowrey, director, at pierce.lang.lowrey.iii@ tradition. The program also explores reli- edu/programs-resources/special-interest-area- emory.edu. gious traditions among peoples of African programs/black-church-studies/index.html. To Academic descent across Africa and the diaspora. The participate in the program, interested students • DS531. History and Polity of the Episcopal Methodist Studies program seeks to integrate black church must submit an Application for Certificate Church (3 hours) Methodist Studies at Candler promotes the studies into foundational courses at Candler Enrollment Form to the Candler Registrar. • DS533. Anglican Theologians (3 hours) ethos of the Wesleyan heritage through the and to expand and deepen black church For further information, contact Toni Belin • DS534. Episcopal Prayer Book (3 hours) encouragement of denominational and con- studies courses. The program also seeks to Ingram, director, at 404.727.4160. • W622. Practica in Liturgical Leadership: ference relations, course offerings, mentor- respond to the need for literature in black Services of the Word and Baptism (1 ing for candidates seeking ordination, and religion, in particular the need for primary Episcopal Studies hour) denominationally based and Pan-Methodist field research on black congregational life. The Episcopal Studies program at Candler • W623. Practica in Liturgical Leadership: activities. A full range of opportunities for The Program of Black Church Studies also School of Theology is a fellowship dedicated Eucharist (1 hour) study and growth is available including sponsors chapel worship, orientation, and to equipping students for ministry in the • W624. Practica in Liturgical Leadership: assistance with processes of candidacy and support events as well as an annual series of Episcopal Church and all the churches in Weddings, Funerals and Services of preparation for commissioning and first appointments; hosting denominational guests lectures on black religious life that include the Anglican Communion. The program is a Confirmation (1 hour) PROGRAMS AND CERTIFICATES the Howard Thurman Lecture, the Anna community of learning, worship, and service • Course in Liturgical/Sacramental and conference representatives; and providing Julia Cooper Lecture, and the Bishop James within the wider Candler ecumenical com- Theology (3 hours), as determined by the programming on pertinent denominational S. Thomas Lecture. munity, and it includes faculty, staff, and stu- Director of Episcopal Studies (Example: issues. For further information, contact Anne dents of all degree programs, ordained and HC669) Burkholder, Associate Dean of Methodist Certificate in Black Church Studies lay, those preparing for parish ministry and • Course in Pre-Reformation Theology Studies, [email protected] or Candler students who desire to expand those seeking to pursue God’s call to minis- (3 hours), as determined by the director 404.727.1351. their knowledge of the black church may try outside the parish. of Episcopal Studies (Examples: HC609, The primary gathering of the program PROGRAMS AND CERTIFICATES PROGRAMS earn a certificate in black church studies in HC623 or HC625) conjunction with the MDiv or MTS degree is the weekly Solemn Evensong and Holy Eucharist, held in Cannon Chapel every 79
78 programs. The Black Church Studies (BCS) Ordination in The United Methodist Studies and through a variety of programs Old Testament United Methodist Doctrine Church tailored to address the issues that arise at Credit, three hours. Credit, three hours. DS512. Theology of As noted in The Book of Discipline, “within each of the stages of the process. OT501. Interpretation of the Old Testament Wesley and Methodism the church community, there are persons or any course with OT course number. whose gifts, evidence of God’s grace, and Course Requirements for Ordination in United Methodist Polity promise of future usefulness are affirmed by The United Methodist Church New Testament Credit, three hours. DS513. Polity of The the community and who respond to God’s The Book of Discipline requires specific Credit, three hours. United Methodist Church call by offering themselves in leadership as courses in United Methodist history, doc- NT501. Interpretation of the New Testament Total 30 hours ordained ministers.” Ordained deacons are trine, and polity. In addition, The Book of or any course with NT course number. called to ministries of word and service for Discipline requires courses in evangelism, Annual Conference/Jurisdictional Clubs the purpose of leading and equipping others mission, and worship. Some conferences Theology United Methodist students represent more through “teaching, proclamation, and wor- require specific courses of their students. Credit, three hours. than forty annual conferences from through- ship” and assisting the elders in the adminis- Students are responsible for knowing if their ST501. Systematic Theology or any course out the world. Conference/Jurisdictional tration of the sacraments and the order of the conference has additional requirements. with ST (systematic theology) course clubs meet for social, educational, and church. Those called to ministry of service, Persons applying for deacons orders have number or any designated HC (History of supportive reasons. Students may cultivate word, sacrament, and order serve as elders; two options. First, if a student is under 35, Christianity) theology course. networks that not only provide them with they are “authorized to preach and teach the he or she must complete the MDiv degree. community while in seminary but also will Word of God, to administer the sacraments of Second, if a student is over 35 and has a Church History last throughout their ministries. baptism and Holy Communion, and to order master’s degree in the area in which one will Credit, three hours. the life of the church for mission and ministry. be working in ministry (e.g., social work, HC501. Introduction to the History of Early Annual Conference Visits counseling, law, or business management), Christian Thought, or HC503, or any course Bishops, district superintendents, and Board Candidacy for United Methodist then one may pursue the master of religious with HC (History of Christianity) course of Ordained Ministry representatives from Ordination leadership (MRL) and shape it to fit the number. many annual conferences visit Candler each Those preparing for ordination in The Basic Graduate Theological Studies format. year. These visits strengthen relationships United Methodist Church formally explore Persons preparing for elders orders take the Mission of the Church in the World between students and their annual conferences the call to ministry through a process of Basic Graduate Theological Studies courses Credit, three hours. and also provide an opportunity for students inquiry and candidacy as required in The as a part of the MDiv degree. M603. The Church’s Mission in a Pluralistic to get acquainted with conferences in which Book of Discipline. Students interested in World or any course with M course number they might be interested in serving. Students exploring the call to ministry are encouraged Basic Graduate Theological Education or CC (Church and Community) course are encouraged to make appointments or join to begin the process before starting seminary The Book of Discipline 2012 ¶324.4.a number with approval from the student’s in meals with conference visitors. by contacting the pastor of his/her local The Book of Discipline requires courses in ten conference. church, another ordained deacon or elder, subjects basic to graduate theological studies Teaching Parish Program or their district superintendent. Courtesy in preparation for ordination. Some annual Evangelism The Teaching Parish Program offers mentor- mentoring is available to students upon the conference Boards of Ordained Ministry Credit, three hours. ing and support for students serving as local written approval of their district superin- expect candidates to take an introductory sur- EV501. Enabling an Evangelizing Church or pastors while in seminary. See page 29 for tendents and home conference mentors. vey course covering a particular subject, espe- any course with EV course number. more information. (Note: Students must have begun the candi- cially if the candidate does not have previous Worship/Liturgy United Methodist Certification Studies dacy process to be eligible for some United background in that subject. Other boards will PROGRAMS AND CERTIFICATES Methodist scholarships.) accept any course within a particular subject Credit, three hours Professional certification is The United (as indicated by the course prefix, such as M W501. Public Worship or any course with W Methodist Church’s recognition that an Mentoring and Support for Discernment for missions). Students are responsible for course number. individual has been called, made a commit- and Preparation for Ordination consulting with their board to be certain of ment to serve and has fulfilled the required Support for students working through the its policy. The following courses in Candler’s Courses in United Methodism: standards for academic training, experience, process of candidacy and application to their curriculum meet the basic requirements and continuing study to serve with excellence Conference boards of ordained ministry (depending on your board’s policy): United Methodist History in an area of specialized ministry. The church is provided through one-on-one consulta- Credit, three hours. DS511. History of certification in specialized ministry offered PROGRAMS AND CERTIFICATES PROGRAMS tion with the Associate Dean of Methodist Methodism by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry was born of a desire on the part 81 80 of individuals to serve the church with excel- Course of Study School. Students interested in their communities; in academic settings; or • HC633. African American Religion lence and to serve more effectively. Candler in Advanced Course of Study must com- in congregations. and Culture offers certain courses which fulfill various plete a new application for ACOS prior to Most requirements for the certificate may • ST631. Christian Initiation: Baptism, requirements for certification studies in the enrolling in course work. The application be met within a student’s program of study, Confirmation, and Renewal UMC. Professional certification provides for this program can be found on the Course adding minimal additional burdens to a stu- • ST683. Theological Anthropology in biblical and theological training, knowledge of Study website or requested by contact- dent’s schedule. Requirements include: Womanist Thought of The United Methodist Church structure ing the Course of Study Office. For further • Eight hours of professional development • ST687. Womanist Theology and and resources, skill development, support, information about COS or ACOS please see through workshops, conferences, and Narrative Identity and accountability. Professional certification http://www.candler.emory.edu/programs- retreats reported to the director of the • ES/RP649. Psychology of Moral is available to lay persons, ordained deacons resources/course-study/index.html, or con- Religious Education Program. (RExxx. 0 Development and Education and elders, and diaconal ministers who meet tact the director at 404.727.4587. credit hours) • ES671/672. Skills in Conflict the standards set by the General Board of • Design of a curriculum or other educa- Transformation Higher Education and Ministry. The cost of Religious Education tional event, submitted as an assignment • M/CC623. The Church’s Mission with taking graduate theological studies courses The Program in Religious Education of in an elective course and forwarded to Children in Poverty is $1,005 per semester hour plus activity Candler School of Theology prepares stu- the director of the Religious Education • M/CC660. Short-Term Missions and fees, which vary depending on the course dents to teach in faith communities and Program. This requirement is most eas- International Development enrollment. All nondegree certification and school settings, to provide leadership for ily met with work produced for religious • RP601. Dynamics of Identity and graduate theological studies students who educational ministries, to advocate for the education electives (not RE501) or con- Faith register with the Board of Higher Education strengthening of education in religious textual education electives (CEEs). • RP655. Erik Erikson: The Life Cycle and Ministry may be eligible for scholarship communities and society, and to facilitate • 15–18 credit hours, allocated as follows: and Generativity assistance from the board. Paraprofessional conversations on religious education in and 1. RE501. Religious Education as • SR/CC515. Methods of United Methodist certifications are avail- among academic and ecclesial contexts. The Formation and Transformation (3 Congregational and Social Analysis able, and more information can be found on program includes courses that meet require- credit hours); • SR/CC617. Redeeming Memories: the General Board of Higher Education and ments of The United Methodist Church 2. Contextualized educational minis- Cultural Memory, Christian Witness, Ministry website. for certification in youth ministry and in try experience: For MDiv students, and Social Genocide Christian education. Students seeking UMC Contextual Education II meets this • SR621. Howard Thurman: Spirituality Course of Study School for Licensed certification should consult with the program requirement; for MTS students, a min- and Community Local Pastors director about meeting these requirements istry internship (placement approved by • SR/CC622. Ethnographic Research for The Course of Study School educates and in conjunction with the Candler Certificate the director of the Religious Education Ministry in Congregations and Local trains local pastors in The United Methodist in Religious Education Ministries. Through Program) of at least three credit hours Communities Church who are not seeking a degree. The the Center for Ecumenical and Multicultural meets this requirement. This placement • CC501. Church and Community Course of Study School at Candler is spon- Education, the program holds a collection may include serving on the staff of the Ministries sored by The United Methodist Church of curriculum resources for use in United Youth Theological Initiative Summer • CC619. Nonviolent Strategies for General Board of Higher Education and Methodist congregations and with culturally Academy. (Six hours for MDiv students Social Change Ministry and Candler School of Theology. diverse constituencies. enrolled in Contextual Education II; • PC628. Care for Marginalized To be admitted to the Course of Study, a stu- minimum of three hours for MTS stu- Populations dent must be a certified candidate for min- Certificate in Religious Education dents enrolled in ministry internships). • PC630. Pastoral Care with
istry, must have completed the requirements Ministries 3. 9 credit hours in electives, including at Adolescents PROGRAMS AND CERTIFICATES for license as a local pastor, have been tested The Certificate Program in Religious least six hours of religious education • PC640. Pastoral Care of Women: in language skills proficiency through a pro- Education Ministries prepares persons for (RE) electives and an additional three International Perspectives cess determined by the annual conference, ministries related to teaching and learning hours in a religious education elective • LA501. Introduction to Religious and received endorsement of the annual in faith communities, schools, and the wider or other elective from the following Leadership and Administration conference Board of Ordained Ministry. The society. It is designed for Candler MDiv pre-approved list (Other electives may • LA503. Leading the Congregation Course of Study School is offered in multiple and MTS students who see some aspect of be approved on a case-by-case basis by • LA505. Leading the Small scheduling formats throughout the year to Christian religious education as central to the program director.): Membership Church fit the needs of both part- and full-time local their vocational identity, whether that be in • HC609. Early Monastic Thought and • LA645. Nonprofit Leadership and PROGRAMS AND CERTIFICATES PROGRAMS pastors. After completion of the COS pro- ministry with youth, college students, and Practice Management gram, students are eligible for the Advanced young adults; in popular education initiatives 83 82 To participate in the program, inter- ties the WTM program seeks to help women Program. A total of 13 hours is required, Enrollment Form to the Candler Registrar. ested students must submit an Application discern their call, make an effective transition including: For additional information, contact Ellen for Certificate Enrollment with the Candler from seminary to the practice of ministry, • WTM502. Special Topics in Women, Shepard, director, at 404.727.4160 or ellen. Registrar. Additional details about the RE and prepare them for the joys and challenges Theology and Ministry (3 hours) [email protected]. certificate including a list of approved classes of ministry. or PT503. Vocational Discernment for a can be found at www.candler.emory.edu/ Research Sustained Life in Ministry (3 hours) Additional Certificates programs-resources/special-interest-area- The WTM program promotes faculty and • Nine hours of elective credit from the Certificate in Religion and Health student research relevant to its mission programs/religious-education-ministries/ approved list of electives. The certificate in Religion and Health pro- through a variety of lectures and work- index.html. For additional information, con- • WTM505. WTM Integrative Project (1 vides an opportunity for the interdisciplinary shops. The Women’s Forum Lectures brings tact Jennifer Ayres, director, at 404.727.6329 hour taken after the completion of 12 study of health and health promotion prac- outstanding women scholars to campus to or [email protected]. hours of course work.) tices as they intersect with various religious address emerging issues in theology and reli- • WTM500. Professional Development. or spiritual traditions and practices. Through Women, Theology, gion relevant to women’s lives and well-being. Met either through participation in an the integration of perspectives from a variety The Sharing Women’s Wisdom Conversations and Ministry Academic Conference (5 hours) or the of disciplines in the health and social sci- provides opportunity for conversations Candler’s Women, Theology, and Ministry WTM Mentoring program (5 hours.) {No ences, particularly those in nursing, public between students, women faculty, alumni, Program educates women and men to be credit hours given for either requirement}. health, theology, and religion, students will and community members on a broad range of transformative leaders and advocates for the • WTM501. Women’s Forum. Attendance at develop theories and practices in which the topics. WTM also sponsors research forums well-being of girls and women in the church the WTM Forum once during the student’s personal, communal, and social dimensions for women faculty. and in the world. The WTM Program seeks academic program. of health intersect. This interdisciplinary per- to fulfill this vision by offering opportuni- Additional details about the WTM spective will provide students with resources Advocacy ties to the entire Candler community for the Certificate, including an updated list of to analyze the way in which faith, understood The WTM program works in collaboration academic study of women and religion, gen- approved courses, are available online at as constituted by a set of religious and/or with other programs at Candler and Emory der and culture, and womanist and feminist www.candler.emory.edu/programs-resources/ spiritual beliefs and practices, may contribute University, as well as in the church and com- theologies; fostering vocational discernment special-interest-area-programs/women-theol- to the promotion or inhibition of health of munity, to engage students in advocacy, and formation for women students; promot- ogy-ministry/index.html. persons and communities from various reli- service, and leadership on local and global ing research on women, gender theology, and To participate, interested students gious traditions. religion; advocacy and activism to promote issues that affect women’s well-being, such as must submit an Application for Certificate women’s well-being in the church and society. women’s ordination, women’s leadership in the church, violence against women, women’s Academic Study health, and economic development. A range of courses provides students in all degree programs opportunity for the academ- Certificate in Women’s Studies in ic study of women and religion and the inter- Theology and Ministry actions between gender, Christian theology, MDiv and MTS students who desire to focus history, and practices of ministry. Students attention on women in theology and ministry may pursue focused study of these issues may enroll in Candler’s Women’s Studies in through the Certificate in Women's Studies in Theology and Ministry (WTM) Certificate
Theology and Ministry. The certificate pro- Program. This program integrates required PROGRAMS AND CERTIFICATES gram builds on the academic offerings of the and elective work and seeks to (1) create concentration and also includes structured an intellectual and supportive community opportunities for vocational discernment and focused explicitly on women in theology professional development. and ministry; (2) explore critical issues and enlarge perspectives on women and reli- Vocational Formation gion; and (3) nurture students’ professional Formal and informal mentoring is provided identities and assist vocational discernment. Students in the MDiv and MTS degree pro-
PROGRAMS AND CERTIFICATES PROGRAMS through opportunities for conversation with the WTM director, other women faculty, area grams may enroll in the WTM Certificate 85
84 clergy and alumna. Through these opportuni- Students in the MDiv and MTS programs The Human Rights Certificate is over- dditional pportunities for tudy wishing to complete the certificate must meet seen by the Executive Director of the Emory A O S the following academic requirements: Institute for Human Rights, Dabney Evans, • One of the following courses: CC/ a faculty member at the Rollins School of Internships tact the Office of Contextual Education at SR650. Faith and Health: Transforming Public Health. The certificate is available to Internships are a student-initiated practical 404.727.4178 or visit www.candler.emory. Communities (3 hours), or SR658. Health students in all of Candler’s degree-seeking experience for which academic credit is given. edu/academics/con-ed/ministry-internship. and Healing: Understanding the Role of programs and only awarded in conjunction Students may intern with a church, an agency, html. Religion (3 hours) with a Candler degree. or an existing internship program. Internships • Nine additional hours of Religion and Students are required to complete three provide students with an opportunity to tailor Clinical Pastoral Education Health approved electives. Students are courses and a practicum or final paper. The their course of study by meeting the specific Basic Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) encouraged to take at least two elec- director approves the available courses and ministry-learning goals they have, to enrich is available to seminarians during the fall, tive courses either cross-listed outside of the practicum, and confirms that require- and/or complement their courses, to provide spring, and summer of each year at sites Candler or outside of Candler. ments have been met. more depth to a particular aspect of ministry, accredited by the national Association for • FH503. Religion and Health Integrative For additional information, refer to or to obtain greater exposure to a broader Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE). CPE is Paper (1 hour) http://humanrights.emory.edu/sub-educa- range of ministry, for instance. To get ideas most often located in hospitals, clinics, and • MDiv students must participate in a tional.htm or contact Dabney Evans, Director, for an internship opportunity, visit www.can- community agencies, and the program has a Contextual Education I or II site which at [email protected]. dler.emory.edu/academics/con-ed/ministry- concentrated focus on pastoral care, counsel- allows the student to address issues of faith internship.html. It also can be an important ing, and relational skills development. Some and heath and actively engage these issues. avenue for discernment of the student’s traditions (e.g., Episcopal, particular UM For further information, please refer to professional ministry and calling. Internships Conferences) require CPE for ordination. www.rphcemory.org/students/degree-pro may be taken for variable credit hours, with In those cases, students are responsible for grams/interdisciplinary-certificate-program, no more than six hours granted toward the determining and fulfilling these require- or contact Emmanuel Lartey, coordinator, at MDiv or MTS degree. MRL students are ments. CPE can be a part of a person’s prepa- [email protected]. required to take a total of six hours of credit. ration for parish ministry, chaplaincy, lay MRPL students are allowed to take up to three ministry, teaching, and counseling. Students Emory Graduate Certificate hours of internship credit. apply directly to the site where they would in Human Rights Students wishing to receive credit for like to do CPE. Once accepted into a par- The Emory Graduate Certificate in Human an internship will find instructions on how ticular CPE program, students can apply for Rights is an integrated, innovative, and coop- to enroll at www.candler.emory.edu/aca- Candler academic credit for CPE through erative approach to human rights scholarship demics/con-ed/ministry-internship.html. the Office of Contextual Education. Students and training. The certificate combines the Credit will be awarded when all the report- may be awarded variable credit hours for teaching and research strength of Emory ing required to confirm successful comple- CPE, with no more than six hours granted University with the applied programs of tion of the internship has been submitted to toward the MDiv degree as Contextual Emory’s professional partners, including and approved by the Contextual Education Education elective credit. CARE USA, The Carter Center, and the US To learn more about Clinical Pastoral
Office. STUDY ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR Centers for Disease Control and Prevention To be eligible to participate in intern- Education, visit www.candler.emory.edu/ among others. The Certificate is available ships, students must be certified to be in academics/con-ed/clinical-pastoral-educa- to students in all of Emory’s professional good academic standing by the Candler tion.html. schools, pending approval by each school, Registrar. Students participating in intern- and is awarded by each professional school. ships will be required to complete Stewards US Educational of Children—Adults Protecting Children Opportunities from Sexual Abuse training, as described Candler has agreements for its students with on page 123, Haven training, as described the General Theological Seminary (New on page 111, and a criminal background York, N.Y.) and Wesley Theological Seminary check as described on page 103. To learn (Washington, D.C.). Registration, financial aid, and approval for transfer credit for these
PROGRAMS AND CERTIFICATES PROGRAMS more about internships, students can con- 87 86 from accredited theological schools across Aarhus University (AU) the country for a combination of classroom http://www.au.dk/en/ experience, field visits, and internships. The Established on the east coast of the Jutland NCSS program takes place in the spring peninsula as a fortified Viking settlement, semester and is open to any student who Aarhus is now the second-largest city in has completed at least one year of a degree Denmark. Established in 1928, Aarhus program accredited by the ATS and is rec- University is Scandanavia’s largest university ommended by their home seminary. Tuition and its leading public research university. is paid at the regular tuition rate to the stu- The university has a total of 49 departments dent’s home institution. Housing and meals and schools and places a high priority on a are made available at Wesley Theological close connection to business and industry. Seminary and paid for by the student. Candler’s exchange agreement is specifically with the School of Culture and Society. International Educational Opportunities Africa University www.africau.edu/faculties/ Candler offers many opportunities for inter- theology/about.htm national involvement. In addition, Emory’s Located just outside the eastern high- campuswide international programs offer lands city of Mutare in Zimbabwe, Africa exposure to other cultures and discussion of University is a private, international higher current international issues through speak- education institution with both under- ers, forums, films, and festivals. graduate and graduate programs, founded in Candler organizations, including the March 1992 by the United Methodist Church. Candler International Student Association The faculty of theology offers seminars in (CISA), the Candler African Theological major and minor areas in the following programs must be approved prior to study. To process of formation for ministry, whether Students Association (CATSA), the Emory theological disciplines: Old Testament, New be eligible to participate, students must be cer- lay or ordained. While students who live Korean Graduate Student Association Testament, Church History, Theology, and tified to be in good academic standing by the on campus are free to develop their own (EKGSA), and the Candler Latin American Ethics and areas in Applied Theology. Africa registrar. For further information, contact the individual routines, nearly all worship in Community also sponsor internationally University is an English-speaking institution. assistant dean of student life and spiritual for- General’s chapel as a part of their daily life, focused programs. Students may study with mation, Ellen Echols Purdum, at 404.727.4538 as do faculty members and many members visiting professors from other nations and Georg-August Universität or [email protected]. of the staff. Services in the chapel include the may participate in courses with short-term www.uni-goettingen.de/en/19855.html Eucharist, Morning and Evening Prayer, and international study components. Listed The Theology School at Georg-August The General Theological Seminary Compline. In addition to numerous degree below are Candler’s regular offerings for Universität, in Göttingen, Germany, is com- http://www.gts.edu offerings, General is home to a Center for short- and long-term theological study mitted to the legacy of the Enlightenment. In
Located in the Chelsea neighborhood of Christian Spirituality and the Desmond Tutu STUDY ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR abroad. Registration, leave of absence, finan- addition to the traditionally strong disciplines New York City, The General Theological Center for Peace and Reconciliation. Candler cial aid, and approval of transfer credit for of biblical studies and church history in the Seminary's mission is to educate and form students may apply for a one semester or study abroad programs must be arranged combination of systematic and practical the- leaders for the church in a changing world. yearlong exchange at General. prior to study. To be eligible to participate ology in recent years, another focus emerged: Chartered by the General Convention in in courses and programs that require sig- the study of specific self-understanding and 1817, General's very name was chosen to National Capital Semester for nificant travel students must be certified social perception of the Christian religion reflect the intention of its founders: that it Seminarians (NCSS) to be in good academic standing by the in the last two centuries. Most courses are would serve the entire Episcopal Church. www.wesleyseminary.edu/degree- Candler Registrar. This includes all Candler- taught in German, but there are summer Church leaders conceived a theological programs/ncss sponsored international programs. For fur- institute scholarships available for immersion institution that would belong to the whole Candler is a participating seminary in the ther information, contact the assistant dean in German language. Students live in com- Episcopal Church, where students from all National Capital Semester for Seminarians of student life and spiritual formation, Ellen munity with other German theology students
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDY parts of the country would come to prepare (NCSS), a semester-long, intensive program Echols Purdum, at 404.727.4430 or ellen. and within walking distance of the city center for ordination. The school unites academ- of study in ethics, theology, and public [email protected]. and the university. 89
88 ics, worship, and life in community in the policy. It brings together seminary students Instituto Superior Evangelico de Estudios are in English. Course offerings include Oecumenicum and in several Protestant Most programs are in Swedish, but periodi- Teologicos (ISEDET) Religion and Science; Religion, Medicine halls of residence. cally courses or seminars are offered in the www.isedet.edu.ar and Health; Religion and Ecology; African English language, according to need and Methodist Theological University The Evangelical High School of Theological Traditional Religions; Islam; Christianity interest. Scholarships are available from THS (MTU-Seoul) Studies or University Institute ISEDET is in West Africa; Religion and Ethics; and for Candler students participating in spring an ecumenical center of higher education Christianity and Culture. www.mtu.ac.kr/mtu_eng/c3/sub4.jsp travel seminar to Israel and Palestine. located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Its aim is Methodist Theological University (MTU) is Ludwig-Maximlian-Universität (LMU) Trinity Theological College, Singapore the theological education and the formation located in Seoul, South Korea, where studies of those people devoted to the work of the www.en.evtheol.uni-muenchen.de/faculty/ are offered in both English and Korean in the www.ttc.edu.sg/ church, both in practical training as well as index.html following areas: Bible, theology/ethics, church Located in Bukit Timah, Singapore, Trinity in the field of research. Ludwig-Maximlian-Universität is in Munich, history, ecumenics, missiology, practical theol- Theological College (TTC) serves all Germany, and offers studies in Protestant, ogy, cultural studies, and religious education. Christian churches and denominations by Kwame Nkrumah University of Science Catholic, and Orthodox theology. Today, educating and equipping Christian leaders and Technology (KNUST) the faculty of Protestant Theology at LMU Seminario Evangélico de Puerto Rico for the manifold ministries of the church www.knust.edu.gh/pages/ Munich has seven departments compris- www.se-pr.edu/ across Asia. TTC houses the Center for Located in Kumasi, the second largest city in ing 12 professorships: Old Testament The Evangelical Seminary of Puerto Rico is the Study of Christianity in Asia which Ghana, dubbed the “garden city” and the his- Studies and New Testament Theology; located in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The seminary focuses on three research areas: Asian torical and cultural center of the illustrious Church History; Systematic Theology; is known throughout Latin America and the Christianity, Faith and Society, and Mission Asante peoples of West Africa, KNUST pro- Fundamental Theology and Ecumenics; Caribbean as a progressive center of theologi- Practice. Other areas of study for students vides an excellent venue for the study of reli- Practical Theology; and Missiology and cal study and a center for the study of politics include Liturgy/Worship, Sacred Music gion within the context of a major African Studies of Religion. All lectures and seminars and religion. All courses are taught in Spanish, and Christian Education. Unique to TTC university offering professional education at the facility are held in German. Budget although students have the option of writing is a rooftop prayer garden, supporting the predominantly in the sciences. All courses accommodations in convenient locations their papers in English. Half of the required school’s emphasis on student spiritual forma- are available at the international Collegium reading is in English. There are housing tion. Courses are taught in English. options on the seminary’s campus in dormito- ries and apartments, as well as with families. Universidade Metodista de São Paulo www.metodista.br/ St. Paul’s University Faculty of Theology The School of Theology (FaTeo) is the www.spu.ac.ke founding faculty of Methodist University St. Paul’s is an ecumenical private chartered and has around 225 full-time students at university founded in 1903 and located its campus in São Bernardo do Campo just in Kenya, 30 kilometers from Nairobi. outside São Paulo. Methodist University The university offers graduate degrees in has over 15,000 students in all degree pro- Community Pastoral Care and HIV/AIDS, grams, and is known for the strength of its Theology, and Islam and Christian-Muslim programs in theology and religion as well
Relations. The university provides accom- as communications and business. Theology STUDY ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR modation for single students as well as students live on-campus but participate in married students who wish to bring their ministry sites throughout the São Paulo families with them. metropolitan region. For more information, contact the Office of Student Programming Stockholm School of Theology at 404.727.4430. www.ths.se/english Located in Bromma (a few kilometers University of Helsinki from Stockholm) and close to the Castle of www.helsinki.fi/rre/research/areas.htm Åkeshof and its surroundings, Stockholm The Faculty of Theology is one of many School of Theology (THS) is a place for undergraduate and graduate schools at the
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDY intensive studies and reflection. THS pro- University of Helsinki in Helsinki, Finland. vides graduate education in theology and
UH offers a unique masters program in RRE, 91
90 offers a strong program in human rights. Religious Roots of Europe. University of KwaZulu-Natal Candler Writing Center http://www.ukzn.ac.za/ Candler offers academic support to all inter- Located in South Africa, SORAT strives to ested students through the Candler Writing create dialogue between academic reflection Center, under the direction of the Candler and social and community engagement on writing center director. In addition to one- the African continent. There are programs on-one tutoring sessions, the center includes in African theology, biblical studies, Catholic an array of workshops to facilitate academic theology and Christian spirituality, compara- success. From basic academic skills to tive religion, gender and religion, Hindu refreshers on grammar and writing practices studies, history of Christianity, Islamic stud- to advice on the particular types of writing ies, ministerial studies, religion and social required in Candler courses, the Writing transformation, religious education, system- Center supports students in doing their best. atic theology, and theology and development. Participation in the ADVANCE Program is required for students admitted on academic Wesley House probation. For international students, stu- www.wesley.cam.ac.uk dents for whom English is not the first lan- The Wesley House is a Methodist theological guage, or students who have been educated college that has access to and is affiliated with in English outside of North America, OSP the University of Cambridge. Its program coordinates an English for Speakers of Other Graduate Division of Religion music or in the church. The curriculum emphasizes formation of lay and ordained Languages (ESOL) assessment, courses in Students whose aptitude in a given field integrates academic study in theology, wor- leaders through a community of scholarship written and oral communication, and tutor- of study qualifies them for advanced work ship, and biblical studies with appropri- and discipleship. Students at Wesley House ing. Courses are tailored to support students’ may register for graduate seminars in the ate courses in music history, theory, and live alongside students of the Centre for academic success in theological studies. Jewish-Christian Relations and the Institute Graduate Division of Religion with the literature. Students in the MSM program for Orthodox Christian Studies near the cen- approval of the instructor. Permission must participate in a supervised music ministry ter of the city of Cambridge. This requires a Study in Other Divisions of be obtained via email from the instructor and internship, which is fulfilled within the con- full year of study. the University forwarded to [email protected] text of a professional position in a church or Candler students may enroll in courses at for processing. Emory’s Graduate Division synagogue. For further information, contact New Opportunities other Emory schools with instructor permis- of Religion offers the doctor of philosophy Eric Nelson, director of graduate studies in New opportunities for academic exchange sion. The student must obtain approval via (PhD) in religion in the areas of American music, at 404.727.6445. and pastoral internships are being developed. email from the course instructor and forward religious cultures; ethics and society; Hebrew For information regarding pastoral intern- the permission to candlerregistrar@emory. Bible; historical studies in theology and Centers, Institutes, ships, contact Thomas Elliott Jr., director edu for enrollment to be process in OPUS. religion; Jewish religious cultures; New and Affiliates of contextual education II, thomas.elliott@ Testament; person, community, and religious Aquinas Center of Theology Emory College emory.edu or 404.727.4178. For informa- life; theological studies; and West and South An affiliate of Emory University, the Aquinas ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDY ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR tion on Candler’s international initiatives, With the exception of modern language Asian religions. This program is oriented Center is a Dominican-inspired, lay-funded contact Jonathan Strom, director of inter- study, MDiv, MRL, MRPL, MTS, and ThM toward teaching and research, and admis- center whose mission is to assist inquiring national initiatives, at [email protected] students who take a course at the undergrad- sion generally presupposes a master’s-level persons to enhance their knowledge of the or 404.727.4168. For information regarding uate level through Emory College require theological degree or equivalent. For further living Catholic tradition so they can bet- student exchanges, contact Ellen Echols additional work agreed upon by the student information, refer to www.gdr.emory.edu. ter engage the spiritual and moral life of Purdum, assistant dean of student life and and instructor to meet graduate level course the Church. More specifically, the Aquinas Master of Sacred Music Degree Program spiritual formation, at ellen.echols.purdum@ requirements. Permission of the instructor Center collaborates with other sponsors on emory.edu or 404.727.4430. Information and the contract form found at www.candler. The Emory University Department of campus to present or support lectures, lifelong regarding new opportunities also may be emory.edu/academics/registrar/forms.cfm Music offers a master of sacred music learning classes, the major Catholic Speaker found at www.candler.emory.edu/academics/ are required for enrollment in the course. (MSM) degree. This degree allows students Series, the Catholic Studies Minor, and lec- international-study/index.cfm. to specialize in the applied area of choral tures by Emory professors in the parishes ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDY conducting and is an outstanding program of the Archdiocese of North Georgia. The for students interested in careers in sacred center also endows the Aquinas Professor of 93 92 Historical Theology in the Candler School World Methodist Evangelism Institute • promote a vision of youth ministry resources; interseminary courses; experi- of Theology. For further information contact The World Methodist Evangelism Institute, that takes the theological abilities and mental programs in various academic disci- the executive director, Phillip M. Thompson, a cooperative ministry of World Evangelism questions of youth seriously plines and professional specializations. at 404.727.8860, 404.727.8862 (fax), or www. of World Methodist Council and Candler • equip lay and ordained youth lead- Care and Counseling Center aquinas.emory.edu. School of Theology at Emory University, ers to engage in innovative forms of of Georgia offers additional opportunities for study and youth ministry Center for the Study of The mission of the Care and Counseling research in the nature and practice of evan- YTI hosts a Summer Academy for rising Law and Religion Center of Georgia is to offer healing, hope, gelism. Using a multiracial and multinational high school juniors and seniors that helps and education in the pastoral tradition. A university-wide Law and Religion pro- faculty, the institute brings world evange- young women and men engage in faithful CCCG provides counseling and pastoral care gram is available for students to explore the lism leaders, faculty, and students together and critical theological reflection on social to individuals, couples, and families, and religious dimensions of law, the legal dimen- at Candler and at other places around the and public issues. The research arm of YTI clinical education in pastoral care and coun- sions of religion, and the interaction of legal world, and sends faculty to different coun- studies the theological perspectives and seling for theological students and ministers. and religious ideas and institutions. The tries to share insights and learn from the practices of adolescents, practices of youth Candler School of Theology is one of the program offers courses, several joint-degree experience of others. Annually, Candler ministry, and theological pedagogies. YTI founders of the CCCG and is represented on programs, and clinical programs. The pro- students in good academic standing and stu- offers training in youth ministry to lay and its governing Board of Directors along with gram also sponsors conferences and lectures dents from other seminaries are permitted ordained youth leaders through partnerships representatives from Columbia Theological on the interaction of law and religion. to enroll in the institute’s international and with regional and national denominational Seminary, the Interdenominational The program offers courses in law and regional evangelism seminars for evange- judicatories, conferences for scholars and Theological Center, and local church and religion open to MDiv candidates, MTS lism or mission academic credit. Located on practitioners, and courses at Candler School community members. candidates, and students in the law school, the Emory University campus, the institute of Theology. Pastoral counseling and referral ser- Emory College, and the Laney Graduate provides opportunities for pastors and lay YTI is funded by the Frank Sherman vices are offered at a number of affiliated School. Courses include Western Legal persons to gain continuing education cred- Fund for the Ministry of the Church and pastoral counseling centers in the area, Tradition, Law and Theology: Problems in its while gaining experience in evangelism Society, individual donors, and other foun- including the CCCG office near Emory at Moral Accountability, History of Church- in other cultures, offers training in faith- dations. For further information, contact the 1814 Clairemont Road. All CCCG pastoral State Relations in the West, Jewish Law: sharing in a non-confrontational approach, director, Beth Corrie, at 404-727-2917 or counseling supervisors are state licensed and Background and Process, and American and provides opportunities for seminary [email protected] or visit www.yti.emory.edu. Constitutional Law: Church and State. For students to have a dialogue with students of most are also approved as supervisors by additional information on the Center for other seminaries across the world. For fur- Associated Organizations the American Association of Marriage and the Study of Law and Religion see cslr.law. ther information, contact Winston Worrell, Family Therapists. emory.edu. For information on dual degree [email protected], or Cary Loesing, cary. Atlanta Theological Association CCCG is an accredited training cen- programs offered through Candler and the [email protected], 404.727.6344, or visit Through the Atlanta Theological ter of the Association for Clinical Pastoral School of Law, see page 70. their offices on the ground floor of Cannon Association, Candler School of Theology Education and sponsors chaplaincy and Chapel, rooms 105A and 105C. The WMEI is affiliated with Columbia Theological Clinical Pastoral Education programs (CPE) Rollins Center for Church Ministries website is located at www.wmei.ws. Seminary, Erskine Theological Seminary, at multiple sites. The guiding purpose of the Rollins Center the Interdenominational Theological Center Programs available at the Grady Health ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDY ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR for Church Ministries is the integration of Youth Theological Initiative (ITC), Lutheran Theological Southern System site (Grady Memorial Hospital) include theological education and the ministries The Youth Theological Initiative (YTI) is a Seminary, and the McAfee School of CPE internships, residency programs, and of Christian congregations. The center center of research and teaching dedicated to Theology. The association coordinates the supervisory training. promotes research on congregational life the theological education of youth for the educational programs and resources of these CCCG is also affiliated with the and mission and provides opportunities for benefit of church and society. The program member institutions, which include more American Association of Pastoral students to learn methods of congregational strives to: than 1,200 students, one hundred faculty, Counselors and provides the clinical training study, particularly through the Teaching for students in the ThD program in pastoral • foster recognition among youth and and six hundred thousand library volumes. Parish Program. The Rollins Center for counseling. ThD students normally meet adults of the theological abilities of The Candler ThD is jointly sponsored by Church Ministries was given by O. Wayne the requirement of two years of supervised youth Candler, Columbia, and ITC. Other coop- Rollins in memory of his mother, Claudia experience in pastoral counseling through • equip youth to engage in theological erative endeavors include cross-registration; A. Rollins. sharing of faculty, library, and lectureship CCCG’s Clinical Counseling Practicum.
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDY reflection and to bring theology into Much of this course work meets the require- action for the betterment of church 95
94 and society ments for licensure in the state of Georgia in Hispanic Summer Program Worship and Music marriage and family therapy. Candler is a participating member of the For information about any of CCCG’s pro- Hispanic Summer Program (HSP), grams, contact CCCG at 404.636.1457 or visit an ecumenical program in theology and reli- Worship is integral to Candler’s identity in the for a Service of Word and Table on Tuesdays, a www.cccgeorgia.org. gion, which sponsors a two-week academic Wesleyan tradition of piety and ecumenicity, Service of Word on Thursdays, and a Eucharist program mainly designed for Latina/o semi- and to its mission of preparing “faithful and service each Friday. Episcopal Evensong or Association for Clinical Pastoral narians hosted by participating seminaries creative leaders for the church’s ministries in Holy Eucharist is celebrated on Wednesday Education in June. Hispanic and non-Hispanic students the world.” Worship forms and transforms evening. Candler students are also welcome In addition to its relationship to the Care enrolled in seminaries and departments of the school as a community of faith. As a dis- at University Worship services. For more and Counseling Center of Georgia, Candler religion, Hispanic seminary graduates seek- tinctive time when members of the Candler information, visit www.candler.emory.edu/ is a member seminary in the Association for ing continuing education, and other students community, alumni, and visitors gather col- life-at-candler/spiritual-life/worship-music/ Clinical Pastoral Education, a national orga- interested in Hispanic ministries are welcome lectively before God to confess, pray, sing, index.html. nization with centers in hospitals, parishes, and encouraged to apply. profess, testify, listen, and celebrate commu- The assistant dean of student life and spir- correctional institutions, community mental For students attending sponsoring nion, worship deepens our Christian witness itual formation coordinates an array of small health centers, and a variety of other com- institutions such as Candler, the HSP fee is before God, one another, and the world. groups and focused programs to enhance munity agencies and institutions. Through $425 for first-time participants in 2016 and student spiritual life and development. These this relationship, Candler students may com- includes tuition, round-trip fare, and 13 days/ Worship and Spiritual include group and individual retreats, spiri- plete basic credits for CPE concurrent with nights of room and board. Formation tual direction, and opportunities to learn their enrollment or during the summer. CPE Students are able to enroll in a course Spiritual formation at Candler is nurtured about various spiritual practices. Recent may be taken for academic credit (one to six taught in Spanish by Latina/o faculty. through shared worship and through par- “spiritual learning” events have focused on hours) or without credit. For more infor- Courses cover a wide range of topics in the ticipation in diverse program offerings sup- discernment, contemplative practices, spiri- mation about the Association for Clinical theological curriculum and course credits are porting spiritual life and growth. Worship at tuality and the arts, spiritual direction, and Pastoral Education, visit http://acpe.edu. transferable to Candler. HSP offers study and Candler centers the daily and weekly rhythms spirituality and food. fellowship with Hispanic peers, Hispanic pro- of our gathered community. In worship we are In Cannon Chapel, a new spiritual for- Hispanic Theological Initiative fessors and leadership, experience in prayer part of a larger, global community, which is mation space provides resources for both Consortium and celebration, and enhanced cultural both formative and expressive of Christian life, curricular and noncurricular programming Candler School of Theology is a mem- awareness. HSP also offers Through Hispanic faith, and practice. Under the direction of the that enhances student learning and spiritual ber of the Hispanic Theological Initiative Eyes, a cross-cultural annual seminar open Office of Worship, student staff and volunteers growth. With a smart classroom, labyrinth, Consortium (HTIC), a consortium com- to non-Hispanic faculty and administrators plan and lead worship that embodies many kitchen, and the adjacent Emma McAfee prised of eighteen PhD-granting institu- only. For further information, go to www. styles and traditions. The community gathers Cannon Prayer Chapel, the space offers tions seeking to support and advance hispanicsummerprogram.org, or contact L. the work of Latina/o scholars in order to Wesley de Souza, Candler’s liaison for the address the need for more representation HSP Governing Board, at l.wesley.de.souza@ of Latina and Latino students and faculty emory.edu. in higher theological and religious studies education. Candler supports the mentoring and networking costs for HTIC scholars. Additionally, Candler recognizes that pool- ing resources and building communities are essential elements for securing a stronger
and more diverse scholarly theological body. WORSHIP AND MUSIC For additional information, see www.ptsem. edu/hti. ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDY 97 96 Procedures and Regulations
Absences on probation cannot take letter-grade courses on an S/U basis, enroll in directed If a student is absent from class due to illness studies, or receive an incomplete grade the or other unforeseen circumstances, he/she following semester. Students may be on pro- should contact professors directly to notify bation for no more than three semesters. them of the absence and to make up missed Failure of MDiv students to achieve a 2.0 assignments. If a student is unable to contact term average for three semesters, MRL and professors and/or anticipates an extended MTS students to achieve a 2.0 term average for absence from classes, he/she (or an emer- two semesters, and ThM and MRPL students gency contact) should be in communication to achieve a 3.0 term average, and those who with the assistant dean of student life and fail to make satisfactory academic progress spiritual formation and the registrar, who may result in discontinuance. Discontinuance will contact professors on his/her behalf. also may result from failure to complete Academic Review Board courses taken to fulfill degree requirements with a C grade or better after more than one The Academic Review Board comprises attempt, and failure to make satisfactory aca- opportunities for retreats, special seasonal faculty, and staff are invited to join the choirs. the associate dean of faculty and academic demic progress. activities, workshops on varieties of prayer, Roman Catholic Mass is held at 9:00 a.m. and affairs, the associate dean of admissions and To serve on standing committees at meditation, and other forms of spiritual prac- 6:00 p.m. each Sunday during the academic financial aid, the registrar, the directors of Candler, students must be in good academic tice, spiritual direction, and vocational dis- year. For detailed information about the contextual education, the assistant dean of standing at the time of their election and cernment as well as quiet space for individual various religious programs of the university, student life and spiritual formation, and two during the period of their service. Serving on prayer and meditation. please visit www.religiouslife.emory.edu. area chairpersons. committees, while an important contribution Students create and facilitate small to the life of Candler, should neither interfere groups for prayer, meditation, and disciple- Academic Standing Music at Candler with class attendance nor adversely affect ship. Students and faculty also find spiri- The diverse music groups at Candler provide At the conclusion of each semester, Candler’s academic work in other ways. To be eligible tual nurture through informal gatherings musical leadership for weekly chapel services. Academic Review Board reviews the aca- for selection for courses and programs that and through programs initiated by student The Candler Chorale, open to all members of demic progress of all MDiv, MRL, MRPL, require significant travel, students must be organizations and certificate programs. the community, rehearses and sings weekly, MTS, and ThM students. DMin student aca- certified to be in good academic standing Relationships with faculty and staff, as well and is available for credit. The Candler demic standing is determined by the director by the Candler Registrar. This includes all as with other students, also provide spiritual Singers, an auditioned choir, sings weekly of the DMin program in consultation with Candler-sponsored international programs guidance and nurture. in chapel and represents Candler at events the academic dean. ThD student academic and Candler-sponsored internships. in the city and beyond, with concerts and standing is determined by the ATA ThD Religious Programs of the brief tours. The Voices of Imani, a student- Committee. Alcohol and Drug Abuse University led gospel choir, rehearses weekly and sings MDiv, MRL, and MTS students whose Policy The Office of the Dean of the Chapel and in chapel several times each semester. The PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS term or cumulative grade point average falls http://policies.emory.edu/8.8 Religious Life is the center of religious life newly formed team, “WorshipNew,” explores below 2.0; ThM and MRPL students whose and programming for the Emory campus. a variety of contemporary genres. Students are term or cumulative grade point average falls Emory University is committed to the health Opportunities for worship, education, study, encouraged to volunteer their gifts as instru- below 3.0; and students who receive an F or and well-being of its faculty, staff, and student service, and community life reflect the reli- mentalists, soloists, and liturgical dancers, U in any course normally are placed on pro- body. Alcohol and drug misuse and abuse gious diversity of the Emory student body either individually or in small ensembles. The bation. Those who routinely withdraw from can be detrimental to one’s overall physical University Worship, an ecumenical service larger Emory University choirs, orchestra, and courses and those who receive a grade of C- and emotional health; academic and/or pro- led by the dean of the chapel and religious life, wind and percussion ensembles also are open or lower in a course taken to fulfill a degree fessional performance; and adversely impact is held at 11:00 a.m. each Sunday in Cannon to Candler students. For more information, requirement will be placed on probation. family, friends, and co-workers. WORSHIP AND MUSIC WORSHIP Chapel. The Whole Earth Choir and the visit www.candler.emory.edu/life-at-candler/ Students placed on probation must As a recipient of federal grants and
Voices of Inner Strength Choir lead the cho- spiritual-life/worship-music/index.html. reduce their academic course load. Students contracts, Emory University adheres to the 99 98 ral life of these services. All Emory students, provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Act versity’s response will stress individual ment program or that their diplomas will be Office of Inspector General (OIG) website. of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and accountability, personal development, available at commencement. In the event that OIG receives a student Communities Act Amendments of 1989. and connection to appropriate health August and December graduates par- complaint relating to financial aid, it will be As administrator of certain state-funded services as well as the effect on impacted ticipate in graduation the following May. forwarded to the Office of Inspector General financial aid programs for students, Emory parties and the community. Graduates and candidates who will not be of the US Department of Education. University also adheres to Georgia’s Drug- attending the Candler diploma ceremony Free Postsecondary Education Act of 1990. Americans with must notify the Candler registrar at candler- Association of Theological Schools This policy is also designed to convey the Disabilities Policy [email protected]. (ATS) The Commission on Accrediting of the university’s care and concern for its members It is the policy of Emory University to ensure Change of Address Association of Theological Schools has a and their well-being, given that alcohol and that all of its goods, services, facilities, privi- policy regarding complaints against mem- other drug misuse on college campuses is a leges, advantages, and accommodations are Students with name, address, or telephone ber schools regarding noncompliance with major public health concern. In order to fos- accessible to persons with disabilities in accor- number changes are required to update their ATS accreditation standards, policies, and ter academic achievement, personal success dance with the Americans with Disabilities information via OPUS (www.opus.emory. procedures. Student complaints relating to and wellness, and to promote the safety of Act (ADA) of 1990, Section 504 of the edu). Candler and the university use the the accrediting standards of the commis- the community, the university has adopted Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other pertinent contact information in OPUS for billing and sion may be communicated in writing to the following tenets to guide the prevention federal, state, and local disabilities anti-discrim- other important matters. the academic dean, who will investigate the of alcohol and other drug misuse: ination laws. Reasonable accommodation(s) complaint and provide a written response to • Emory University complies with and will be made on an individual basis. Complaints the complainant within 30 days of the receipt upholds all applicable federal, state, and It is the responsibility of persons with Situations may arise in which a student of the complaint. A record of all such com- local laws related to alcohol, illicit drugs, disabilities to seek available assistance and believes that he or she has not received fair plaints will be maintained in the Office of and controlled substances. Violations establish their need(s). Persons with dis- treatment by a representative of Candler the Academic Dean for review by the Board of such laws that come to the attention abilities who may require assistance or or has a complaint about the performance, of Commissioners upon request. of university officials may be addressed accommodation(s) from Emory University action, or inaction of a member of the staff Complaints may also be made directly to within the university or through pros- must complete the self-identification or faculty, affecting the student. A student the ATS, in which case they must be filed in ecution in the courts, or both. form and return it to the Office of Access, who wishes to register a complaint with writing (to the Association of Theological • The university strives to create an envi- Disability Services, and Resources (ADSR), the School related to issues of discrimina- Schools in the United States and Canada, ronment that supports individuals who 110 Administration Building, Emory tory harassment, grades, or compliance the Commission on Accrediting, 10 Summit choose not to use alcohol and individu- University, Atlanta, Georgia 30322-0520. with the accreditation standards of the Park Drive, Pittsburgh PA 15275‐1110) and als who choose to use alcohol legally and The information provided will be used School’s accrediting bodies should follow the must provide evidence that the member in moderation. The illegal sale, distribu- only to assist the university and ADSR in Complaint Procedure below. school is in violation of a stated policy or tion, or use of alcohol is not permitted. determining accommodation needs. Self- Students are encouraged to seek assis- accrediting standard or a membership crite- • The university encourages individuals identification forms are available from the tance from the dean of faculty and academic rion. (To access the commission’s complaint with prescription medications to safely Candler admissions office at 404.727.6326, affairs for any other complaints involving policy, please see section XII of Commission and legally use such medications in com- or from ADSR at 404.727.9877 or classes or faculty members; and from the Procedures, http://www.ats.edu/uploads/ pliance with their prescriptions. The mis- 404.712.2049 (TDD). associate dean of admissions and financial accrediting/documents/commission-poli- use of prescription medication or other aid for other matters. cies-and-procedures.pdf, p. 29). controlled substances is not tolerated. Application for Degree Federal financial aid laws and regula- • The sale, distribution, or use of illegal PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS Students must apply formally for their tions require that each state have a process Southern Association of Colleges drugs is not permitted. degrees before the deadline stated in the aca- to review and act on complaints concerning and Schools Commission on Colleges • The university seeks to create an environ- demic calendar. The application for degree is educational institutions in the state. If you (SACSCOC) ment of personal development and sup- available in OPUS during a window of time have a complaint, you may, of course, file a portive community. It supports individuals Complaints regarding noncompliance with set by the university registrar each semester. complaint with Emory’s financial aid office seeking services for alcohol, tobacco, and/ SACS accreditation standards, policies, and A separate application is required for each or call the Trust Line at 1-888-550-8850 or or other drug misuse and makes confiden- procedures may be made to SACSCOC, 1866 degree received. file a report online at www.mycompliancere- tial services available to them. Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033‐4097. Students who file an application after the port.com/EmoryTrustLineOnline. You may • In instances where individuals are found (To access the commission’s complaint PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS PROCEDURES deadline must pay a special processing fee of also file a complaint about Emory University to be in violation of the university’s policy, procedures, and its complaint form, $25. These students cannot be assured that with the State of Georgia Office of Inspector 101 Alcohol and Drug Abuse Policy, the uni- please see www.sacscoc.org/pdf/081705/ 100 their names will appear in the commence- General by following the directions at the complaintpolicy.pdf). During the academic year, enrollment of at Checks 3. In the case of students with criminal his- least 12 hours per semester is considered full tory, their Contextual Education I site Candler School of Theology will screen all Allegations of Discriminatory time for MDiv and special students. For MRL, supervisor and Contextual Education II those admitted to degree and nondegree pro- Harassment MRPL, MTS, ThM, and ThD students, enroll- teaching supervisor and site mentor must grams by requiring and facilitating a criminal Any student or employee with a complaint ment of 9 hours per semester is considered approve the placement of that student at background check at the expense of the stu- of discriminatory harassment should contact full time. DMin students are considered part that site. If the student is not approved, dent (approximately $18) through a vendor the director for equal opportunity programs time. For a student in any program (except the student will have the opportunity designated by the school. Criminal back- to obtain information on the procedure for the DMin) to be considered fully enrolled to select another site, then that site ground checks should be completed by August handling such complaints. Any questions for tuition assessment and scholarship pur- supervisor or site mentor and teach- 15 for fall enrollees, December 15 for spring regarding either this policy statement or a poses, a minimum of 12 hours per semester ing supervisor will be notified of the enrollees, and May 1 for summer enrollees. specific fact situation should be addressed is required. Students in the first semester of criminal history and will decide whether The criminal background check includes to the Emory University Office of Equity the MDiv program may enroll in a maximum the student will be allowed to fulfill his a residency history for all states, criminal and Inclusion at 404.727.9867. For more of 15 hours. The maximum course load in or her Contextual Education require- records check for all states, and a nationwide information about the Office of Equity and the school of theology for all other students ment at that site. In the case of Teaching sex offender database search. Inclusion, visit www.eop.emory.edu (see (i.e., MRL, MRPL, MTS, ThD, ThM, and Parish and Episcopal Studies students 1. All Candler degree and nondegree stu- page 105). MDiv students from their second semester with a criminal record, their District dents must complete a national criminal onward) is 16 hours per semester. DMin Superintendent and/or Bishop must Grade Appeals background check before they can enroll students enroll in 5 to 7 hours each semester. approve the appointment. in their first semester of classes. No Each student has the right to appeal a grade The only exception to the 16 hour credit limit 4. If, as a result of the criminal history, no student will be allowed to enroll in any after every attempt has been made to resolve is for those students who enroll in a January/ Contextual Education I or II site (or, classes until Candler has received the such grievances directly among the persons August course. Students enrolling in January/ for students in the Teaching Parish and results of his or her criminal background involved. If those parties cannot achieve a August courses who also are enrolled in a Episcopal Studies programs, no church check. satisfactory resolution, an appeal may be CE (Contexual Education) course may take a site) accepts the student, the student 2. Students will be notified by the Office of submitted in writing to the academic dean maximum of 18 credit hours. must withdraw from the MDiv program. Admissions at the time of their accep- within six months of the assignment of the During the summer term, the maximum This same mandatory withdrawal policy tance to Candler and prior to their appli- grade. See page 107 for a complete account course load for MDiv, MRL, MTS, and special applies to students in the MRL program cation for a criminal background check of the grade appeal process. students is 12 credit hours. The maximum who are unable to find a contextualized that the results may be reported to the summer course load for MRPL students is placement site that will accept them Completion of Studies following persons: 6 credit hours. Generally, students may not because of criminal history. • the Director of Contextual Education I; MDiv, MRL, and MTS students must com- register for more than one three-hour course 5. Doctor of theology degree students for • the Director of Contextual Education II; plete their programs of study within six cal- per term for the summer semester. Credit whom the criminal background check • the student’s Contextual Education I Site endar years. MRPL students must complete hour overloads may be granted only to final has not been received by the first day of Supervisor; their programs of study within five calendar semester students who need additional credits All New Student Orientation will not • the student’s Contextual Education II Site years. Normally, the DMin degree is com- in order to graduate. All requests for credit be allowed to participate in the Pastoral Mentor and Teaching Supervisor; pleted in three years. In the unlikely event hour overload should be made via email to Counseling Practicum until the spring • the student’s Ministry Internship Site that a DMin student is unable to finish the the academic dean. semester. Supervisor; program on the typical schedule, the degree Students with extensive outside employ-
• the Associate Dean of Admissions and PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS must be completed within four calendar ment, students on academic probation, stu- Conducting criminal background checks Financial Aid; years. The ThM degree must be completed dents who repeatedly withdraw from classes, will endeavor to take into consideration • the Assistant Dean of Student Life and in no more than two years. ThD students and students with incomplete course work unacceptable behavior, prior efforts towards Spiritual Formation; and must complete their program of study within from previous semesters may be required to rehabilitation and on-going counseling or • the student’s academic advisor. For stu- nine years. Continuation beyond that time reduce their course loads. treatment. Detection and disclosure will dents enrolled in Teaching Parish and is permitted only by approval of special peti- serve as a means of opening conversation Episcopal Studies Program, in addition tions based on extraordinary circumstances. and opportunity for healing for potential to those named above, the student’s students. appointing Bishop will be notified as Nondisclosure of criminal activity may PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS PROCEDURES well as (for Teaching Parish students) result in either the revocation of admission the District Superintendent in which the 103 Course Load prior to matriculation or inability of the stu- 102 Criminal Background Teaching Parish congregation is located. dent to complete the degree program, result- no more than three credit hours in insti- of directed study, provided that at least six this address is used for all university and ing in dismissal from the program. tutions other than Emory. are extensions of regular offerings. In con- Candler communications sent via email. sultation with the director of general and Students are expected to maintain their Cross-registration Schools of the Atlanta Theological Association (ATA) include Candler, advanced studies, ThM students may elect accounts and check their email regularly so in Other Schools Columbia Theological Seminary (Decatur, units of individual directed study to be used that new mail will be properly received and ATA Cross-registration Ga.), Erskine Theological Seminary (Due toward the completion of their degrees. read. Certain communications may be time- Where appropriate, degree-seeking students West, S.C.), the Interdenominational Center MRPL students may elect to take up to 6 critical. Emails sent to Emory addresses from may register for courses (usually without extra (Atlanta), Lutheran Theological Southern hours of directed study in consultation with non-Emory addresses are not guaranteed cost) at schools of the Atlanta Theological Seminary (Columbia, S.C.), and McAfee their faculty advisers. ThD students may to be delivered. All university and Candler- Association (ATA) and at nearby colleges and School of Theology, Mercer University register for directed studies with members related emails are sent to Emory email universities. Except for courses taken toward (Atlanta). of the ATA faculty for a maximum of nine accounts, regardless of the preferred email the ThD degree, courses taken at institutions hours. address indicated in OPUS. other than Emory, including ATA institutions, ARCHE Cross-registration Students on academic probation, regard- To verify or update your email address, log- are counted as transfer credit. ARCHE (Atlanta Regional Council for Higher less of grade point average, are not eligible to in to OPUS, go to the “Personal Information” Students cannot take courses outside Education) cross-registration is another cross- enroll for directed studies. section, and select “Email Addresses” from the Candler during their final/graduating registration option offered through Emory drop-down menu. University. Under certain conditions, the Discontinuance semester unless the host school guarantees Emory University grade submission by Candler’s due date prior program allows students to take a course at a A student may be discontinued at any to the start of the final/graduating term. member institution that may not be offered time. A student must be discontinued after Policy Statement on Specifically required courses such as OT501, at Emory. Student must be full time and in three consecutive semesters on probation. Equal Opportunity and OT502, NT501, NT502, HC501, ST501, good standing. Courses are taken on a space- Discontinuance, in contrast to dismissal, Discriminatory Harassment available basis. See http://registrar.emory.edu/ implies no irregularity of conduct or ES501, SR/CC515, MTS520, MTS600, and Emory University is an inquiry-driven, students/arche.html for more information. infringement of discipline. A student also P501 may not be completed at other Atlanta ethically engaged, and diverse community may be discontinued for medical reasons. Theological Association institutions. dedicated to the ideals of free academic dis- Directed Study Readmission cannot be considered until • An MDiv candidate may cross-register course in teaching, scholarship, and com- three semesters have elapsed after discon- for a maximum of 18 semester hours in Directed studies may not be offered on munity service. Emory University abides by tinuance. When requesting readmission, the institutions other than Emory, with no courses regularly taught and may not be used the values of academic freedom and is built student must present satisfactory evidence more than six taken in any single semes- to fulfill area requirements. Prior to register- on the assumption that contention among that the difficulty, academic or otherwise, ter and no more than 12 total hours from ing for directed study work, students must different views is positive and necessary for has been removed and that the requirements any one ATA institution. complete a request for directed study form the expansion of knowledge, both for the for graduation from the school of theology • An MRPL candidate may cross-register (available from the registrar) and obtain the University itself and as a training ground can now be met. ThD students should con- for no more than three credit hours in signatures of the instructor, faculty adviser, for society at large. Emory is committed to sult the program handbook for additional institutions other than Emory. and associate dean of faculty and academic the widest possible scope for the free circu- information regarding discontinuance. • An MRL candidate may cross-register for affairs. Directed studies may be taken on lation of ideas. a maximum of 9 semester hours in insti- either an S/U or a letter grade basis. Dismissal The university is committed to main- tutions other than Emory, with no more MDiv, MRL, and MTS students who have taining an environment that is free of than 6 taken in any single semester and completed at least two semesters of academic Any breach in discipline, moral lapse, insubor- unlawful harassment and discrimination. PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS no more than 6 total being applied to the work with a current grade point average of dination to authority, or action contrary to the Pursuant to the university’s commitment to student’s area of specialization. at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale may request per- best interests of the university or the school of a fair and open campus environment and in • An MTS candidate may cross-register mission to register for directed studies. No theology may lead to probation, and, if serious accordance with federal law, Emory cannot for a maximum of nine semester hours more than three credit hours may be taken enough, to immediate dismissal. and will not tolerate discrimination against in institutions other than Emory, with no in one semester, and no more than six credit or harassment of any individual or group more than six taken in any single semes- hours may be applied to the MDiv degree. Emory Email based upon race, color, religion, ethnic or ter, when justified by the student’s area MRL students may take up to three hours Email is the primary medium for official national origin, gender, genetic informa- of interest and in consultation with the of directed study for area of specialization communication with students at Emory tion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gen-
PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS PROCEDURES director of the program. credit only with permission of the academic University. All students are assigned an der identity, gender expression, veteran’s
• A ThM candidate may cross-register for dean. MTS students may take up to 12 hours Emory email address by the university and status, or any factor that is a prohibited 105 104 consideration under applicable law. Emory veteran’s status, or any factor that is a for Graduation The student making the appeal has the University welcomes and promotes an open prohibited consideration under applicable right to appear personally before the com- All financial obligations to the university and genuinely diverse environment. law, by any member of the faculty, staff, mittee to state his or her case. The committee must be satisfied before a student can gradu- administration, student body, a vendor, a may also ask other persons relevant to the ate. In the case of outstanding loans not yet Equal Opportunity/Affirmative contractor, guest or patron on campus, is case under appeal to appear and/or submit due and payable, satisfactory loan docu- Action Policy prohibited at Emory. appropriate documentation. A majority vote ments must have been executed and deliv- Emory University is dedicated to provid- Emory encourages anyone who has of the committee will constitute the action of ered to the university and all payments must ing equal opportunities and equal access knowledge of discrimination on campus the committee. It is the committee’s preroga- be current. to all individuals regardless of race, color, to report alleged violations of this policy. tive to sustain, raise, or lower the grade. After religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, Because discriminatory harassment inter- Grade Access receiving the committee’s decision, the aca- genetic information, age, disability, sexual feres with the university’s educational demic dean will notify the student. orientation, gender identity, gender expres- mission and may be unlawful, anyone Grades are available in OPUS within two sion, and veteran’s status. Emory University who becomes aware of discrimination or weeks after the end of the each semester. Grading System does not discriminate in admissions, edu- Official transcripts also may be ordered discriminatory harassment committed by Grades are based on the student’s actual cational programs, or employment on the from the university registrar’s office online member of the faculty, staff, administra- performance in a course judged against the basis of any factor stated above or prohib- through OPUS. For additional information tion, student body, a vendor, a contractor, criteria for grading stated in the course syl- ited under applicable law. Students, faculty, on ordering transcripts, refer to http://www. guest or patron on campus, is encouraged labus. The following letter grades and the and staff are assured of participation in registrar.emory.edu/Students/Transcripts/ to report the harassment to the director accompanying descriptions are used: university programs and in the use of facili- index.html. of the Office of Equity and Inclusion. The A–Reserved for outstanding work of ties without such discrimination. Emory director of equity and inclusion is also the exceptionally high quality that reflects a cre- University complies with Executive Order Grade Appeals university Title IX coordinator. ative appropriation of course materials and 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Emory faculty, administrators and Each student has the right to appeal a grade practices. Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam supervisors are required to immediately after every attempt has been made to resolve B–Work that meets all of the stated Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act, report any employment complaints they such grievances directly among the persons course requirements and reflects a firm and applicable executive orders, state and receive, or incidents of discrimination or involved. If those parties cannot achieve a sat- grasp of course materials and practices. federal regulations regarding nondiscrimi- discriminatory harassment they witness, to isfactory resolution, an appeal may be submit- C–Work that shows a basic grasp of the nation, equal opportunity and affirmative their immediate supervisor or to Lynell A. ted in writing to the academic dean within six course materials and practices. action. Emory University is committed Cadray, associate vice provost, Office of months of the assignment of the grade. D–Work that shows serious deficiencies to achieving a diverse workforce through Equity and Inclusion, and university Title If the academic dean and the student but meets the minimal requirements of the application of its affirmative action, equal IX coordinator, at lynell.cadray@emory. cannot reach a satisfactory resolution, the course. opportunity and nondiscrimination policy edu or 404.712.8541 or to Candler's student may request that the academic dean F–Work that fails to meet the minimal in all aspects of employment including dean of faculty and academic affairs, convene a committee to hear the appeal. requirements of the course. No credit is given. recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, Jonathan Strom, at [email protected] or This ad hoc committee will be comprised of The letter grades A, B, and C can receive a discipline, terminations, wage and salary 404.727.6327. the following: one area chair member of the “minus” designation to indicate work that falls administration, benefits, and training. Sexual misconduct is a form of sexual Academic Review Board (appointed by the just short of their stated descriptions. The letter harassment that is prohibited under academic dean), the student’s faculty adviser, Discriminatory Harassment Policy grades B, C, and D can receive a “plus” designa- federal law and Emory University’s one student who sits on the Personnel and tion to indicate work that slightly exceeds their In keeping with its commitment to main- PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS Equal Opportunity and Discriminatory Academic Policy Committee (selected by stated descriptions. taining an environment that is free of Harassment Policy, Policy 1.3. Emory the academic dean), one student at large For each semester hour of credit, each grade unlawful discrimination and with its University’s Sexual Misconduct Policy, (selected by the academic dean in consulta- is worth the following quality points: legal obligations, Emory maintains a Policy 8.2 (http://policies.emory.edu/8.2), tion with the associate dean of admissions policy prohibiting unlawful harassment. Grade Quality Points applies to each of Emory’s students, includ- and student services and the student mak- A 4.0 Discriminatory harassment of any kind, ing those of Candler School of Theology ing the appeal), and the academic dean, ex A– 3.7 whether it is sexual harassment or harass- (see page 122). officio. In all cases, students serving on this B+ 3.3 ment on the basis of race, color, religion, ad hoc committee must be in good standing B 3.0 ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic with Candler. The area chair selected will B– 2.7
PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS PROCEDURES C+ 2.3 information, age, disability, sexual orienta- serve as the chair of this committee and shall
C 2.0 107 tion, gender identity, gender expression, Financial Requirements not be the student’s adviser. C– 1.7 106 D+ 1.3 Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) or if there is a waiting list of students who ThM, DMin, and special students. ThD stu- D 1.0 Instructor permission is required in order to wish to enroll for credit. Permission must be dents have sixty days to submit incomplete All courses taken to meet MDiv, MRL, take a class S/U. Permission must be obtained obtained via email from the course instruc- course work. The student is responsible MRPL, and MTS requirements must earn a via email from the course instructor and sent tor and sent to the Candler registrar for for submitting the remaining work to the letter grade of at least C (i.e. 2.0 on a scale of to the Candler registrar for processing. MDiv processing. Attendance at classes is required. instructor by the deadline via email and 4.0). The grade of IP (in progress) is assigned students are allowed to apply up to fifteen A grade of AU (audit) is recorded on the stu- copying the email to the Candler registrar. at the end of the first semester for courses hours of electives on a satisfactory/unsatis- dent’s transcript. Students who fail to submit required course that continue beyond one semester. factory (S/U) basis toward a degree. MRL Students pay for audited courses at the work by the deadline will receive a perma- Students may enroll in courses on S/U students are allowed to apply up to three same rate as courses taken for credit and nent incomplete failing (IF) or incomplete (satisfactory/unsatisfactory) basis with prior hours of area of specialization course work those students already carrying a course load unsatisfactory (IU) grade for the course. The permission of the professor in courses not on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory (S/U) basis. of 15 or more hours will not be permitted to instructor is required to submit the grade being taken to satisfy requirements. MDiv MRPL students are allowed to apply up to six audit a course. An officially audited course change by the following midsemester advis- students may apply up to 15 hours of elec- hours of courses on a satisfactory/unsatisfac- is not counted in determining full-time or ing period. Incomplete grades can jeopar- tives on a S/U basis toward the degree. tory (S/U) basis toward a degree. MTS stu- part-time status by the university nor is it dize a student’s scholarship status. Students MRPL students may apply up to six hours dents are allowed to apply up to nine hours counted toward federal loan eligibility. with at least one incomplete are placed on of courses on a S/U basis toward the degree. probation until the incomplete is resolved. of electives on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory Concentration Course Policies MTS students may apply up to nine hours of Students on academic probation cannot (S/U) basis toward a degree. ThM students (MDiv students only) electives on a S/U basis toward the degree. are allowed to take up to four hours of elec- request incompletes for courses. All concentrations have the option for ThM students may apply up to four hours of tives (not post-MDiv electives) on an S/U directed studies, internships, and the MDiv Procedures and Deadlines electives (not including post-MDiv electives) basis. Doctor of ministry courses, Contextual thesis. These cannot be substituted for the for Incomplete Requests on a S/U basis toward the degree. Education courses, TESL courses, intern- capstone courses (where applicable), but Short-term or Intensive Classes Grading preferences of letter grade, ships, Chapel Choir, and Teaching Parish can be substituted for other requirements For short-term classes, which only meet for satisfactory/unsatisfactory (S/U), or audit are available only on the S/U grading basis. with the approval of the concentration a portion of the semester, and for intensive (AU) must be indicated at the time of course Directed studies may be taken on an S/U coordinator(s). Within each concentration, classes, such as those offered in January and registration. Changes to grading status must basis. Courses taken to meet MDiv, MRL, a maximum of one concentration course August terms or in summer school, requests be requested prior to the deadline for each and MTS requirements may not be taken may be taken S/U, in accordance with for incompletes must be made directly to the semester as noted in the academic calendar. for an S/U grade, nor may ThM501, ThM Candler’s policy regarding S/U courses. instructor by the due date of the last assign- Students do not receive quality points for post-MDiv electives, or MDiv/MTS/MRPL/ Capstone courses cannot be taken S/U. All ment for the course as stated in the course AU, S, U, P, or F grades. ThM650. Students on academic probation other concentration courses must receive a syllabus. Any student request that comes are not eligible to register for courses on an Common Course Sequence Grade Average grade of C or above in order to fulfill con- after the appropriate deadline but within ten S/U basis. Course work that would receive a Requirement (MDiv Students only) centration requirements. With permission days of the deadline can only be approved by grade of A, B, or C under the regular letter- Students making a C-, D+, or D in the first of the instructor, capstone courses are open the academic dean and should be requested grade system receives an S (satisfactory). semester of one of the Common Course to nonconcentrators in all Candler degree by emailing [email protected]. Work that would regularly receive a grade sequences (OT501 or NT501) may enroll programs as a general elective during the of C– or below receives a U (unsatisfactory). in the second semester of the sequence student’s final year. Regular Semester Classes Students who receive a U in a TESL course (OT502 or NT502) and will have fulfilled the Requests for incompletes in regular semes- will be required to retake the corresponding sequence requirement, provided the grade Incomplete Work ter classes must be made by the last day of PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS language assessment the following fall and in the second part of the sequence brings the In clearly exceptional cases, such as illness classes each semester. Any student request may be required to retake the course. After average for the two-course sequence to at or family emergency, a student may request for an incomplete that comes after the last the grading change period, it is not permis- least a grade of C. Students with a sequence an incomplete grade from an instructor no day of class but before the end of the final sible to change the grading basis of a course. average (OT501/502 or NT501/502) of less later than the last day of classes. Thereafter, exam period for the semester can only be than C will normally repeat the course or Auditing (AU) incompletes must be requested from the approved by the academic dean and should academic dean. If approved, the instructor sequence; they also may satisfy sequence Persons who wish to audit a course must be be requested by emailing the academic dean. sends approval via email to the Candler reg- requirements with alternate courses upon admitted to a degree program or to special istrar. Course work for an approved incom- Dropping and Withdrawing the advice and consent of the Academic student status. Students must have permis- PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS PROCEDURES plete must be completed and submitted no from Courses Review Board and sequence instructors. sion of the instructor to audit the course and later than thirty days after the last day of Courses may be dropped during the drop/ 109 may not be allowed to audit if the class is full 108 the semester for MDiv, MRL, MRPL, MTS, add period stated in the academic calendar and on the Candler course schedule with- Contextual Education II. Unsatisfactory) is recorded for both semes- pastoral ministry. Groups meet biweekly in out appearing on the student’s transcript. 3. The three credit hour contextualized ters by the teaching team. Contextual the local ecclesial settings where students Dropping a course after the drop/add Introductory Arts of Ministry course is a Education I requirements must be repeated are serving. Groups are organized by geo- deadline results in the course appearing on graded course taken in the fall or spring. the next year. graphic location and meet on Mondays the transcript and is considered a course If a student does not receive a C or above throughout the academic year. withdrawal. To withdraw from a course, the in the Contextualized IAM course, he/ Contextual Education II Procedures 4. In addition to the site work and reflec- student must contact the Candler registrar. she may enroll in spring semester of Con In Contextual Education II, typically taken in tion group, students are required to enroll In such cases, a grade of W will be assigned Ed I, but must take another IAM class the second year, students practice ministry in in one three hour IntroductoryArts of and appear on the student’s transcript as the to meet graduation requirements. The ecclesial settings. MDiv students must success- Ministry course and one Contextual course grade. Students may not withdraw Contextualized IAM course will satisfy fully complete six credit hours of Contextual Education Elective. Courses may be taken from a course after the last day of classes for elective credit provided the student earned Education II. The components of Contextual in either the fall or spring semester and the semester or term in which the course at least a grade of D. Education II are: may be taken independently of each other. is offered. For short-term classes, which 4. If a student withdraws from the contex- Fall Semester 5. All site work and reflection group assign- only meet a portion of the semester, and tualized Introductory Arts of Ministry • Contextual Education II (CE552a, ments must be completed no later than for intensive clases, such as those offered in Course, he/she must also withdraw from 552TPa, or 552ANGa), eight hours one week following the last day of classes. January, August, and summer terms, with- the Contextual Education site work and of weekly site work at an ecclesial setting Failure to receive a passing grade from drawals must be requested no later than the weekly meeting with the site supervisor and a biweekly geographically rotating the site mentor and the reflection group last scheduled class meeting for the course. (CE551a or 551TPa). These two compo- reflection group facilitated by an experi- teaching supervisor will require a student nents of Contextual Education I must be enced practitioner (3 credits) to re-enroll in Contextual Education II Contextual Education I: Requirements, taken simultaneously. Spring Semester the following year. Only upon successful Sequence, and Grading Policies 5. In the fall semester, students receive a • Contextual Education II (CE552b, completion of the site work and the reflec- 1. MDiv students must successfully com- grade of “IP” (in progress) for CE551a 552TPb, or 552ANGb), eight hours of tion group will a student receive the six (6) plete four credit hours of Contextual or CE551TPa until the spring require- weekly site work at an ecclesial setting hours credit for Contextual Education II. Education I requirements in addition to ments have been successfully completely. and a biweekly geographically rotating (Note: students receive an “In Progress” the related three credit hour contextual- An unsatisfactory grade will be listed as reflection group facilitated by an experi- grade for the fall semester. Only when ized Introductory Arts of Ministry course a “U.” If a student receives a grade of “U” enced practitioner (3 credits) both semesters have been satisfactorily in the fall. The components of Contextual for CE551a or 551TPa in the fall semester, Total 6 credits completed will a satisfactory (S) grade be Education I are: he/she will not be allowed to enroll in the awarded for each semester). 1. Students are able to choose a site for their Fall or Spring Semester spring semester of contextual education. Contextual Education II placement in Graduate Division of Religion • Contextualized Introductory Arts of 6. In the spring semester, students receive a which they work eight hours per week. Ministry Course (3 credits) grade of “S” or “U” for CE 551b or 551TPb. Seminars The site, however, must be able to fulfill Fall Semester The grade received in spring is also the Students whose aptitude in a given field of the five areas of ministry: administration, • Contextual Education I (CE551a or grade the student will receive for the fall study qualifies them for advanced work may liturgy (worship and preaching), pastoral 551TPa), a 90-minute weekly meeting course (CE551a or 551TPa). The grade is register for graduate seminars in the Graduate care, mission and outreach, and religious with the site supervisor and four hours assigned by the teaching team (site super- Division of Religion with the approval of the education. No more than two students may weekly site work (2 credits) visor and teaching faculty). If a student instructor. Permission must be obtained via serve at one site. A student’s site selection Spring Semester receives a grade of “U” for Contextual email from the instructor and forwarded to is subject to the Contextual Education II PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS • Contextual Education I (CE551b or Education I in the spring semester, the stu- [email protected] for processing. director’s approval. 551TPb), a two-hour weekly integrative dent will fail Contextual Education I and 2. All students are supervised by a site men- seminar and four hours of weekly site have to re-enroll in all parts of Contextual Haven Training Education I. tor, an ordained pastor employed full-time work Emory University is actively working toward 7. If a student withdraws from Contextual in the setting and a graduate of an accred- (2 credits) a campus in which no student fears or experi- Education I in the spring (CE551b or ited seminary. Students who are employed ences violence. Haven, an interactive online Total 7 credits 551TPb), she or he also is withdrawn from in churches typically work in those education platform, is one part of Emory’s Contextual Education I in the fall (CE551a churches as their second-year placement. 2. Under normal circumstances, students comprehensive interpersonal violence pre- or 551TPa). A grade of “W” (Withdrawal 3. Along with the site work, students are PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS PROCEDURES must successfully complete these com- vention program. All incoming students Passing) or “WU” (Withdrawal assigned to a reflection group facilitated ponents (7 credits) before enrolling in 111 by an experienced practitioner in ordained are required to complete Haven training. 110 Through it you will learn about preventing Inclement Weather Policy In addition, students may not use the Emory activity in their account. 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It is unethical to deliberately perform any act PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS PROCEDURES of the list, news group, or conference. anyone else, nor should they use someone which will impair the operation of any elec- else’s password. Users are responsible for all 113 tronic system or deny access by legitimate 112 users to any electronic system. This includes Judith Pannell, 404.727.4079, judith.pannell@ under this policy, the student will be given a of policies, practices or procedures will suf- the willful wasting of resources and sending emory.edu (see page 122). grade of W for all courses, will be advised in ficiently mitigate the risk. The mental health of “junk mail” and “mail bombs.” Users must The Involuntary Withdrawal Policy and writing of any conditions necessary prior to professional will, with appropriate authoriza- abide by resource guidelines and take action Procedure, by contrast, is not a disciplinary reenrollment, and will be referred for appro- tion, share his/her recommendation with the to be in compliance when asked to do so. code, policy or process. It is not intended to priate mental health services. If the student associate dean of admissions and financial I. It is unethical to use electronic apply to situations in which a student engages refuses to withdraw voluntarily from the aid, who will take this recommendation into systems for: in behavior that violates the university’s rules university, and the associate dean of admis- consideration in determining whether the stu- a. solicitation not related to official uni- of conduct. It is intended to apply when a stu- sions and financial aid continues to have dent should be involuntarily withdrawn from versity business, or dent’s observed conduct, actions and/or state- reasonable cause to believe the student meets Emory. A copy of the mental health profes- b. commercial gain or placing a third ments indicate a direct threat to the student’s one or more of the criteria for involuntary sional’s recommendation will be provided to party in a position of commercial own health and/or safety, or a direct threat to withdrawal, the associate dean of admissions the student, unless, in the opinion of the men- advantage. the health and/or safety of others. There may and financial aid may require the student to tal health professional, it would be damaging II. General university policy prohibits non- be situations in which both this Involuntary be evaluated by an appropriate mental health to the student to do so. university use of university facilities. Withdrawal Policy and the Student Conduct professional. If the evaluation results in a determination Code apply. by the mental health professional that the stu- Interrupted Program Evaluation dent’s continued attendance presents no signif- Criteria A student must resume the program of study The associate dean of admissions and financial icant risk to the health or safety of the student within three years of the last term in which A student may be withdrawn involun- aid may refer the student for a mandatory or others, and no significant threat to property, work was done in residence. After this three- tarily from Emory if the university Threat evaluation by an appropriate mental health to the lawful activities of others, or to the edu- year period, a new admissions application is Assessment Team determines that the stu- professional. The mental health professional cational processes and orderly operations of required, including a new application form, dent represents a direct threat to the health may be selected by the university, so long as the university, no further action shall be taken updated letters of recommendation, and a and safety of himself/herself or others by (1) there is no cost to the student for the evalua- to withdraw the student from the university. letter describing plans and a schedule for engaging or threatening to engage in behavior tion. A written copy of the involuntary referral If the evaluation results in a determination completing the program of study. If the with- which poses a high probability of substan- shall be provided to the student. that the continued attendance of the student drawal was for health reasons, the student tial harm to himself/herself or others; or (2) The evaluation must be completed within presents a significant risk to the health or must obtain permission from a university engaging or threatening to engage in behavior five school days after the date the referral safety of the student or others, such that there physician before registering and resuming which would cause significant property dam- letter is provided to the student. Prior to the is a high probability of substantial harm, or the program of study. In readmission of for- age, would directly and substantially impede evaluation, the student will be required to a significant threat to property, to the lawful mer students to Candler, only course work the lawful activities of others, or would inter- sign a written authorization authorizing the activities of others, or to the educational pro- done within five years that has earned a let- fere with the educational process and the exchange of relevant information among the cesses and orderly operations of the university, ter grade of C or better or an S grade will be orderly operation of the university. mental health professional(s) and the univer- the student may be involuntarily withdrawn considered for degree credit. sity. Upon completion of the evaluation, copies from the university. In such an event, the stu- Procedure of the evaluation report will be provided to the dent shall be informed in writing by the asso- Involuntary Withdrawal When the associate dean of admissions and associate dean of admissions and financial aid ciate dean of admissions and financial aid of financial aid, or his/her designee, based on a and the student. Emory University considers the safety and the involuntary withdrawal, of his/her right to student’s conduct, actions or statements, has The mental health professional making the welfare of its students, faculty and staff a top an informal hearing, of his/her right to appeal reasonable cause to believe that the student evaluation shall make an individualized and priority. When a student engages in behavior the decision of the hearing officer, and of any meets one or more of the criteria for involun- objective assessment of the student’s ability to PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS that violates Emory’s rules of conduct, the conditions necessary for reenrollment. In most tary withdrawal, he or she will consult with safely participate in Emory’s program, based behavior will be addressed as a disciplinary cases, a student who is involuntarily with- appropriate Emory University officials and on a reasonable professional judgment relying matter under the applicable Student Conduct drawn will be given a grade of W in all courses may initiate an assessment of the student’s on the most current medical knowledge and/ Code. The Student Conduct Code defines in which the student is currently enrolled. ability to safely participate in the university’s or the best available objective evidence. This prohibited conduct and outlines a process for program. As a result of this process, a deter- assessment shall include a determination of Informal Hearing conducting disciplinary proceedings. All alle- mination may be made that withdrawal is the nature, duration and severity of the risk A student who has been involuntarily with- gations of sexual misconduct will be addressed appropriate. posed by the student to the health or safety of drawn may request an informal hearing through the university’s Sexual Misconduct If the student agrees to withdraw vol- himself/herself or others, the probability that before a hearing officer appointed by the
PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS PROCEDURES Policy, Policy 8.2, and will be adjudicated by untarily from the university and waives any the potentially threatening injury will actually associate dean of admissions and financial
Emory’s Title IX Coordinator for Students, 115 right to any further procedures available occur, and whether reasonable modifications aid by submitting a written request to be 114 heard within two business days from receipt Conditions for Reenrollment Time spent in a leave of absence does not leave of absence should request a return of the notice of involuntary withdrawal. A Because this Involuntary Withdrawal Policy count toward the six-year limit for MDiv, from a leave of absence at least 90 days prior hearing will be set as soon as possible. The applies to cases in which there is a concern MRL, and MTS students, the five-year limit to the beginning of the term in which he or student shall remain involuntarily suspended about the safety of the student or others, the for MRPL students, or the two-year limit for she wishes to return. The request to return pending completion of the hearing. associate dean of admissions and financial ThM students. Students beyond these limits from a leave of absence must be made in The hearing shall be informal and non- aid may require a student who has been are not eligible for leave but may apply for writing to [email protected]. adversarial. During the hearing, the student involuntarily withdrawn under this policy to an extension of the time allowed to complete Readmission is required of degree students may present relevant information and may be reevaluated before he/she is readmitted in degree requirements in accord with the rules who have been discontinued or who have an be advised by an Emory faculty or staff order to assure that he/she presents no direct governing such extensions (see “Completion expired leave of absence. Requests for readmis- member or a licensed health professional of threat to himself/herself or others. of Studies”). sion ordinarily are not accepted after a period his/her choice. The role of the adviser is lim- MDiv, MRL, MRPL, MTS and ThM of three academic years. Students who have not ited to providing advice to the student. January and August Courses students who withdraw or take a leave of been enrolled after a period of three academic At the conclusion of the hearing, the A limited number of courses are available absence from Candler must complete an years are required to complete the entire appli- hearing officer shall decide whether to in an intensive format in early January and exit interview with the Candler registrar. If cation process including submitting letters of uphold the involuntary withdrawal or early August. The class meetings for these the student begins a leave of absence during recommendation, completing required written whether to reconsider, and the student shall be courses generally end before the regular the semester and does not complete an exit statements, securing official transcripts, and provided written notice of the hearing officer’s term begins, though some course work interview, an F will be recorded for all of his all other items required for admission to the decision as soon as possible. may be due later in the regular semester. or her current courses, and the student will degree program (see page 119). be responsible for all charges. Appeal to the Dean Students may only enroll in one intensive course per term, which is considered part of Any request for a leave of absence from the Modern Language Study The student may appeal the hearing officer’s spring term for January courses and part of DMin program must be approved by the direc- Students in the master of divinity or master decision to the dean, who shall review all infor- fall term for August courses for registration, tor of the program and the academic dean. of theological studies program may, with mation presented and make a final decision as financial aid, and billing purposes. Students ThD students must notify both the permission of the academic dean or the to whether or not to uphold the involuntary enrolling in January and August courses Candler registrar and the director of the ATA registrar, receive credit for no more than six withdrawal. who are also enrolled in a CE (Contextual ThD program. Requests from ThD students hours of credit for modern language study must be received by April 1 for the fall semes- Emergency Suspension Education) course may take a maximum in Emory College as electives towards the ter or November 1 for the spring semester. degree. There is no general language require- The university may take emergency action to of 18 credit hours during the spring or fall If the student begins a leave of absence ment for any of Candler's degree programs. suspend a student pending a final decision term, respectively, including the January/ August course. Grades for January and within the first five weeks of a semester, then on whether the student will be involuntarily he/she is subject to an adjustment in tuition, Non-Native English withdrawn, in situations in which (a) there August courses are not available until the FINANCIAL INFORMATION PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS end of the regular term. fees, and if applicable, Candler scholarship. Speakers Exam Policy is imminent danger of serious physical harm Adjustments will be made according to the Non-native English speakers are permit- to the student or others, (b) there is immi- Emory University refund schedule estab- Leave of Absence ted to bring a paper dictionary to exams. nent danger of significant property damage, lished by the Office of Student Financial A student in good standing may be granted Additionally, the School of Theology permits (c) the student is unable or unwilling to Services in 100 Boisfeuillet Jones Center, up to two one-year leaves of absence upon an instructor to grant at his or her discre- meet with the associate dean of admissions 404-727-6095, studentfinancials.emory.edu. review and approval of the associate dean of tion extra time for an examination to eligible and financial aid, (d) the student refuses to A refund will be issued for any credit admissions and financial aid and registrar. students whose native language is other complete the mandatory evaluation, or (e) remaining after appropriate adjustments. The student should be aware that the univer- than English. Typically, this would involve the associate dean of admissions and finan- Refunds for students who are federal (Title sity will not certify to loan officers or gov- an extra half hour for any in-class assess- cial aid determines such other exceptional IV) financial aid recipients will be prorated ernment agencies that a student on leave of ment, in-class midterm, or in-person final circumstances exist that suspension is war- in accordance with the Higher Education absence is in residence or actively pursuing a exam. Deadlines for papers and take-home ranted. In the event emergency action is Amendments of 1992 and any related regula- course of study. exams remain unaffected. Non-native speak- taken to suspend the student on an interim tions. University policy stipulates that if a For the purpose of determining eligibility ers wishing to take advantage of this policy basis, the student shall be given notice of the student drops any or all of his or her work for a leave of absence, a degree student must should complete a form available from the emergency suspension and an initial oppor- after the last day indicated in the academic be in good standing and have resolved all Candler registrar’s office, which in turn must tunity to address the circumstances on which calendar, tuition, fees, scholarship, and loans PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS PROCEDURES incomplete work. Leaves of absence are not be approved by the registrar and academic the emergency suspension is based. are not adjusted and no refund is granted. to be used to resolve academic difficulties. dean. The registrar will maintain the list of 117 A student returning to Candler after a 116 eligible students each semester that will be students, and students beginning their first books are based on a patron’s classification in • $1 per hour per item for reserve provided to faculty upon request. Only those semester at Candler, are expected to attend discoverE (Emory’s online library catalog): materials and room keycards students on the list may be granted extra the orientation session scheduled before • Emory faculty members 365 days • $5 per hour per item for laptops and tech- time. each semester. As appropriate, this orienta- • Emory graduate students 120 days nology peripherals The general standards for granting tion includes introductions to the ConEd, • All other registered patrons 28 days Patrons are also responsible for any books extra time are that theology candidates Episcopal Studies, and Teaching Parish The last category includes Emory they borrow that are lost or stolen. Damaged will not be eligible if: programs. International students also are undergraduates, staff, local alumni, staff of books are assessed fines based on their condi- 1. The student has lived in a country for at required to attend a Candler International recognized Emory affiliates, and registered tion. The minimum replacement charge for least three years in which the primary Orientation, which includes ESOL assess- non-Emory borrowers. a lost or stolen books is $100; more may be means of communication is English or in a ment and the Emory University ISSS If you are a registered patron, you can charged, based on the cost of replacement. multilingual country in which English was International Graduate Orientation, all of recall an item that is checked out by someone Lost and damaged fees are nonrefundable. the primary means of communication of which precede the general orientation at else using a request link in discoverE. The Patrons who accumulate large unpaid fines or the student; or Candler. person who has the item will receive an auto- otherwise abuse library policies will lose bor- 2. The primary language of instruction was At Orientation, students are introduced mated notice from the library, indicating that rowing privileges. English for at least three years of the stu- to Candler as a context for theological learn- it must be returned within 10 days. You will be dent’s college or professional education; or ing and spiritual and vocational formation, notified when the item is ready for pickup. Security and Bag Checks 3. The student has represented him/her- and are welcomed into the community You should review your library account Many library materials are protected against self as being fully fluent in English. by faculty, staff, and returning students. online and check your email regularly in order theft by an electronic security system. If Matriculating students will receive detailed to keep up with due dates and recall notices. an alarm sounds as you leave the building, Official Transcripts information by email or via the Candler You can renew your library materials online please return to the circulation desk so that Official transcripts are available to order website. or by telephone (404-727-4166). Overdue or the problem can be identified. Because secu- from the university registrar’s office. For recalled items cannot be renewed. rity strips cannot be attached to some library additional information on ordering tran- Pitts Theology Library materials, the library reserves the right to Fines scripts, refer to www.registrar.emory.edu/ Borrowing Policies inspect your backpack, book bag, or brief- Students/Transcripts/index.html. The Candler Patrons are responsible for returning or case as you leave the library. General Policies renewing items on or before the date they are registrar’s office does not process transcript Readmission requests. Periodicals, microforms, and materials located due. Notices are generally sent as a courtesy, in Reference and Special Collections do not but if fines accrue, they are expected to be A student who is not enrolled in consecu- OPUS (Online Pathway to circulate and must be used in the library. paid whether or not one receives a notice. tive fall/spring or spring/fall semesters must Reserves materials may be checked out for a Borrowed books may be returned either at request readmission before registering for a
University Students) FINANCIAL INFORMATION PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS the circulation desk inside the library or at www.opus.emory.edu/ three-hour period from the circulation desk, subsequent term. The request for readmis- unless the teaching faculty member requests the book drop located outside of the second sion form and supporting statement must be OPUS, or Online Pathway to University a different loan period. Reserves also may be floor building entrace to Candler School of received and approved by July 15 for enroll- Students, is Emory’s web-based student checked out overnight one hour before clos- Theology and Pitts Theology Library (on the ment in the fall semester, December 1 for the information system. Students gain OPUS ing; they are due no later than one hour after side closest to White Hall and Emerson Hall). spring semester, and May 1 for the summer access through the admissions process and the library opens the next day. Many reserve If you will be out of town when your books term. Written notification of a readmission it continues to be the primary source of readings are available electronically for current are due, be sure to renew them or return them decision for MDiv, MRL, MRPL, MTS, ThM student information throughout enrollment. students. before you leave. If you will be out of town for and special students typically is sent within Through OPUS, all students have access to Materials located in the bookstacks and more than 10 days, it is a good idea to return three weeks of the request becoming complete. class schedules, grades, address changes, and in the media collection can be checked out. your books beforehand; if an item you have For ThD students, the written request student financial information. Registration Materials in the media collection can be checked out is recalled by another patron, you for readmission must be received by April and class schedule changes are available for checked out for one week. The library also will have only 10 days to return it and avoid a 1 for the fall semester and November 1 for Candler students through OPUS. lends a few laptops, tablets, and technology fine. The following schedule of fines is applied the spring semester. ThD readmission may to enforce these policies: Orientation peripherals to theology students. Items that be granted by the Office of Admissions and can be taken out of the library circulate for • $2 per day per item for recall overdues Financial Aid with the recommendation of All students registering for the first time in three days; items for in-building use circulate • $.50 per day per item for regular both the ATA ThD Committee and the pri- PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS PROCEDURES Candler School of Theology, including dual for three hours. One renewal is permitted overdues mary adviser. 119 degree, exchange, transfer, and part-time for laptops and peripherals. Loan periods for 118 Students with unpaid balances or incom- the only official who may issue an official released in response to telephone inquiries. to be available to parties outside the school or plete course work will not be considered transcript of an academic record. Under no Such items include: university. The student is entitled to an expla- for readmission. Readmission after with- circumstances will Candler issue a copy of a a. whether or not the student is currently nation of any information recorded in these drawal for medical reasons requires medical student’s transcript. Under no circumstances enrolled files. When the original is shown, examination clearance by appropriate university health will copies of any transcript from any institu- b. division or school in which the student is should be permitted only under conditions officials. Students requesting readmission tion in a student file be made for any reason. or was enrolled and her or his class year which will prevent its alteration or mutilation should inquire about financial aid as far in c. dates of enrollment (these documents will only be shown in the advance as possible, preferably during the General Guidelines d. degree or degrees earned (from Candler, presence of a proper official—i.e., dean, aca- preceding semester. The general rule is that no information, appli- if any), date of degree, and academic hon- demic dean or registrar). cations, forms, letters, records, transcripts, etc. ors received The request for the specific record to be Registration may be released, whether in writing or orally, e. awards of merit and participation in offi- examined or reviewed by the student shall Each semester, students consult with their without prior written consent, dated and cially recognized activities and sports be in writing and the university shall comply advisers and register for courses during the signed by the student, specifying the records f. local address and telephone with this request within a reasonable period preregistration period listed on the academic to be released, the reasons for such release and g. home address of time, but in no case more than 45 days calendar. First-year students register for to whom the records are to be released. after the request has been made. The right Disclosure of Records to the Students courses in the months before enrollment in Information, defined by the university as to inspect and review educational records consultation with the staff of the registrar’s “directory information”, may be released The student has the right, on request to the includes the right to obtain copies of the office. Returning MDiv, MRL, MRPL, and without prior written consent from the proper official (i.e., dean, academic dean or records when failure to provide copies would MTS students who do not have an advising student provided the student has not filed registrar), to know of the existence and con- effectively prevent a student from exercising conversation prior to preregistration will a “release no information” request with the tent of all materials that are in his/her official the right to inspect and review the educational have a hold placed on their OPUS account university. Directory information for a given records as kept by the university and/or school records. and will be prevented from registering until student includes: of the university. When copies are provided a fee to cover advising is completed and the faculty adviser • whether or not the student is currently A student is entitled to an official tran- cost is charged. A schedule of such fees is notifies the Candler registrar’s office. Failure enrolled script of his/her academic record. A transcript available from the office charged with keeping to register by the proper date results in a $50 • the school or division in which the stu- issued to a student will be stamped “Issued to the record in question. Documents submit- penalty. dent is or was enrolled and his or her Student.” Transcripts are issued only through ted by or for the student in support of her/his Continuous registration is required for class/year the university registrar’s office and require a application for admission or for transfer credit the fall and spring semesters throughout the • dates of enrollment including full-time or processing fee. Currently enrolled students will not be returned to the student, nor sent degree program, either for academic credit part-time status may request a transcript online. Using your elsewhere at her/his request. For example, a or through payment of the noncredit admin- • degree or degrees earned (if any), date of OPUS student ID and Password, click on transcript from another college or from a high FINANCIAL INFORMATION PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS istrative fee. For doctoral students, failure to degree, major area of concentration and “My Academics,” select “Request Emory school will not be sent to a third institution. maintain continuous registration will result academic honors received Transcript,” and select “Create New Order.” (This includes a different division of Emory.) in termination from the doctoral program. • awards of merit and participation in offi- All alumni requests for transcripts must be Disclosure of Records to Faculty and Students may cancel their full registra- cially recognized activities and sports; made in writing or in person and must include Administrative Staff tion with a full refund through the end of • addresses and telephone numbers the student’s name at the time of attendance, the Drop/Add period. After the Drop/Add • electronic mail address. ID# or social security number and signature. Faculty and administrative staff members period, students who withdraw voluntarily Any information released must be done Email requests are not accepted. Pre-payment who have a legitimate interest in the material receive a prorated refund according to in compliance with the university’s Policy is required. Normal processing time is two and demonstrate a need to know for pur- the schedule published in the university’s on the Confidentiality and Release of working days. For additional information, poses reasonably related to the performance Schedule of Classes each semester. With both Information about Students. refer to http://www.registrar.emory.edu/ of their duties will be permitted to look over voluntary withdrawal or dismissal, the student The Candler registrar’s office will attempt Students/Transcripts/index.html or contact the records of any student. The contents of must fulfill all financial obligations incurred to handle questions or procedures concerning 404.727.6042. the student file should never leave the Office by enrollment in the school of theology. this policy as need arises. Contact candlerreg- A student has the right to inspect and of the Registrar. [email protected] for additional information. review his/her permanent academic record Release of Student and all official records, files and data directly Records Maintenance Disclosure in Response to related to him/her including all material that Student records are maintained as in-house,
PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS PROCEDURES Information Telephone Inquiries: is incorporated into each student’s cumulative working documents in the administrative The university registrar is the official cus- Only those items determined by the univer- record folder and intended for school use or offices of Candler School of Theology as 121 120 todian of academic records and therefore is sity to be “directory information” may be noted: 1. Official transcripts for Candler students enrollment folders if not activated by read- conduct can occur in many forms, includ- Stewards of Children are maintained by the university registrar. mission. For more information on Emory ing, but not limited to, sexual harassment, Students in the MDiv and MRL programs Transcripts provide information on student University’s policy on the release of stu- domestic violence, intimate partner violence, as well as other students who enroll in enrollment and academic performance. dent information, please visit the Emory sexual assault, and stalking. Emory fosters a internships must complete the Stewards 2. Admissions folders of students who University Registrar’s website at www. safe learning and working environment that of Children–Adults Protecting Children enroll are maintained through the admis- registrar.emory.edu/students/ferpa.html. supports academic and professional growth from Sexual Abuse training, either online sions process by the Candler Admissions of students, staff, and faculty and will take or in person, at the expense of the school. Office. Following enrollment, letters of Remedial Courses seriously every allegation or report of sexual Students will not be allowed to register for recommendation and admissions notes misconduct. Emory University’s response is A student with deficiencies in his or her contextual education or internships until are destroyed for those who have enrolled intended to ensure that all parties involved undergraduate education may be required notification of training is received. in degree programs. (Letters of recom- to take additional work in Emory College. receive appropriate support and fair treat- mendation and admissions notes are When such work is required, the student’s ment, and that allegations of sexual miscon- Student Health Insurance retained for those enrolling as special, academic load in the school of theology duct are handled in a prompt, thorough, and All new and continuing degree-seeking nondegree students, in the event they is reduced proportionately. Full tuition is equitable manner. students and all international and exchange seek admission to a degree program.) assessed, and no academic credit toward a Emory University’s Sexual Misconduct students are required to have health insur- The remaining materials are for- graduate degree is awarded for such work. Policy, Policy 8.2 (http://policies.emory. warded to the Candler registrar who edu/8.2), applies to each of Emory’s schools, ance. See page 147 for additional informa- maintains the file through the period of Retaking Courses including the students of Candler School tion about the student health insurance requirement including information on waiv- enrollment. The file may contain official Some courses are acceptable for repeat and of Theology. Policy 8.2 sets forth a central- transcripts of work completed before ized reporting, investigation and grievance/ ing enrollment. For more details about the are designated as such by the letter R fol- Emory University Student Health Insurance admission to Candler, autobiographical lowing the course number or by the course conduct process for allegations of sexual statements, transfer credit memoranda, misconduct pursuant to Title IX. Policy 8.2, Plan, visit www.aetnastudenthealth.com, number 698. Most courses are not acceptable choose “Find Your School” and enter TOEFL scores, and official correspon- for repeat. Specifically, students who earn which is administered through the Office of dence from, to and about students before Emory’s Title IX Coordinator for Students Emory University, or contact the Emory lower than a C in a class intended to meet University Student Health Insurance Office and during their enrollment at Candler. an area requirement may retake the course. applies to all sexual misconduct allegation(s) These files are destroyed five years after against a student. While students are bound at 404.727.7560 or mandatoryinsurance@ However, the same course cannot be counted listserv.cc.emory.edu. graduation or last date of enrollment. more than once towards the total credit to provisions of Candler’s conduct and honor Admissions folders of students who hours for graduation. codes, Policy 8.2 will take precedence in Student Honor do not enroll may be destroyed three any investigation and adjudication of sexual years following the date of the original misconduct. If there are multiple violations and Conduct Code
Semester System FINANCIAL INFORMATION PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS application period. implicated by a reported incident (e.g., a Candler School of Theology is a professional The school of theology operates on the 3. In addition to the files maintained by the violation of Policy 8.2 in addition to a viola- school of Emory University that seeks to semester system. The academic year is com- university Office of Financial Aid, aid tion of Candler policy), the student may be educate men and women for professional posed of fall and spring semesters, as well as records for currently enrolled students subject to multiple conduct proceedings, competence in ministry and the theologi- a summer term. Courses are offered for one are maintained in the Candler Office depending on the particular facts involved, cal disciplines. In keeping with its mission, to four semester hours of credit. of Financial Aid. These records include or consent to a single proceeding under Candler expects all members of its community statements of financial need, copies of Sexual Misconduct Policy 8.2, with all charges adjudicated in one to maintain academic integrity in their course scholarship award letters, documenta- forum. If a student is ultimately found not to of study and to conduct themselves in a man- http://policies.emory.edu/8.2 tion of support received from external have violated Policy 8.2, the student may still ner appropriate to the professional character of sources, emergency loan authorizations, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of be subject to separate disciplinary proceed- the ministry and consistent with the standards and related correspondence. Financial aid 1972 protects people from sex discrimina- ings under Candler’s policy. For additional of Emory University. records become part of the enrollment tion in educational programs and activities information, contact Mary Lou Greenwood folder upon graduation and are retained at institutions that receive federal financial Boice, associate dean of admissions and Student Academic Honor for five years after graduation or last date assistance. Sexual misconduct is a form of financial aid and deputy Title IX coordinator, Candler School of Theology requires that of enrollment. Financial aid records for sexual harassment that is prohibited under 404.727.6326, [email protected]. all material submitted by a student in fulfill- those who withdraw from Candler are federal law and under Emory University ing his or her academic requirements be the PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS PROCEDURES retained for five years after the date of Equal Opportunity and Discriminatory original work of the student. Violations of aca- 123 last enrollment and are then placed in the Harassment Policy, Policy 1.3. Sexual mis- demic honor include any action by a student 122 indicating dishonesty or a lack of integrity in accompanying the quoted material. academic dean’s decision in writing. Failure to be made within thirty days of the faculty and academic ethics. Violations in this category Any questions about whether material in a achieve agreement with the student warrants academic dean’s notification to the student. In include but are not limited to cheating or pla- paper needs to be identified through a citation, the formal process as outlined below. the letter to the dean of the school, the student giarism. as well as any question about the proper form must indicate the reasons for the appeal and Formal Process: The case will be heard by an Cheating includes seeking, acquiring, to be used for a citation, should be directed to supply any relevant documents supporting the ad hoc committee comprised of the follow- receiving, or passing information about the the course instructor. When unsure whether appeal. ing: one area chair member of the Academic content of an examination prior to its autho- or not to acknowledge a source, it is always After reviewing the request for appeal, the Review Board (appointed by the academic rized release or during its administration. advisable to provide a citation. Failure to dean of the school may deny the request for an dean), the student’s faculty adviser, one stu- Cheating also includes seeking, using, giving, acknowledge source material through proper appeal, may render a new decision in the case, dent who sits on the Personnel and Academic or obtaining unauthorized assistance in any citation constitutes plagiarism. or may increase or decrease the severity of the Policy Committee (selected by the academic academic assignment or examination. action taken. The dean of the school will ren- dean), one student at-large (selected by the Plagiarism is the act of presenting as Procedures for Adjudicating Student der a final decision on the appeal and inform academic dean in consultation with the one’s own work the work of another person, Academic Honor Violations the student of his or her decision. student whose case is being heard and the whether published or unpublished (including Instructors are required to report in writing Minutes will be kept of informal and assistant dean of student life and spiritual for- the work of another student). A writer’s work all instances involving an alleged violation formal proceedings. After resolution of the mation), the academic dean, and the registrar. should be regarded as his or her own prop- of academic honor (including plagiarism) matter, minutes will be made anonymous The registrar will be a nonvoting member of erty. Any person who uses a writer’s distinc- to the academic dean and the registrar, who and kept to ensure consistency of practice. the committee. In all cases, students serving tive work without proper acknowledgment, will conduct a preliminary investigation of on this ad hoc committee must be in good whether in the form of direct quotation or the alleged violation. The academic dean will Student Conduct standing with Candler. The area chair selected paraphrase, is guilty of plagiarism. In addi- decide if there is prima facie evidence of an Candler School of Theology requires all mem- will serve as the chair of this committee and tion, papers, or portions of papers, submitted honor code violation, and whether the case bers of its community to conduct themselves shall not be the student’s adviser. for academic credit in one course cannot be should be resolved using the informal process. with dignity and integrity and in conformity In all hearings, the accused will have the submitted for credit in another course without In the case of students in the ThD in Pastoral with the established policies and standards right to be present at all times during the the express permission of the instructors of Counseling program, alleged violations of the of Emory University and Candler School of hearing except when the committee retires both courses. Honor Code will be reported to the interse- Theology. to deliberate and make its decision. Evidence While plagiarism is not limited to instances minary ThD Committee. The Committee will shall be admitted without regard to the rules Student Conduct Violations of unattributed direct quotation, any quota- inform the academic dean and the director of evidence in courts of law. The accused stu- tion from another writer, whether drawn of academic administration and registrar of Student conduct violations consist of but are dent may present evidence to the committee. from a print or an electronic source, must be the allegation, conduct an initial review, and not limited to the following actions. After thorough review of the case, a majority both clearly marked (either by being placed in report its findings and recommendations to A. Dishonesty through misrepresentation vote of committee members to the effect that FINANCIAL INFORMATION PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS quotation marks or clearly indented from the the academic dean, who may then initiate or withholding of pertinent factual infor- plagiarism has been committed will suffice for paper’s margin) and accompanied by a clear Candler’s formal or informal process. mation in a student’s personal dealings a finding of guilt. If the student is found guilty, citation of the source from which it is drawn. with other students, faculty, or staff of the Informal Process: The academic dean, reg- the committee may decide one or more of the This citation should include the author, title, university or organizations or agencies istrar, faculty involved, and whomever else following actions or such other action as the place and date of publication (where relevant), of the university, including Contextual the academic dean deems appropriate will committee deems appropriate: and page number(s) (for print media) or loca- Education, Candler Advantage, Teaching review the facts of the case. In cases where the 1. Award a grade of “F” for the course tion number(s) or URL (for electronic media). Parish, Episcopal Studies, or other intern- academic dean determines that a student has 2. Suspend the student for the rest of the All citations should be recorded in a footnote ship placements. This also includes falsi- committed plagiarism, she or he will normally semester or longer or endnote (n.b., for the purposes of this pol- fication of information for the purpose of attempt to resolve the case informally by tak- 3. Discontinue the student from school icy the Harvard system of referencing is con- admission to the School of Theology. ing one or more of the following actions: Upon review of the committee’s recom- sidered a form of endnote). Although all the B. Infractions of rules and regulations mendations, the academic dean will notify the sources that have been consulted in preparing established by any appropriate university 1. Award a grade of “F” for the course student of the committee’s decision and may an assignment should normally be listed in a authority for the purpose of protecting the 2. Suspend the student for the rest of the notify university authorities of that action. interests of the university community. bibliography at the end of the assignment, the semester or longer Appeal: C. Violations of the university Sexual mere listing of a source in a bibliography does 3. Discontinue the student from school A student who wishes to appeal the not by itself constitute proper citation of mate- decision of the ad hoc committee must make Misconduct Policy (http://policies.emory.
PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS PROCEDURES If the student agrees to the action, the pro- rial quoted from that source; rather, the stu- such a request in writing to the dean of the edu/8.2) and the university Discriminatory cess ends here. The student is notified of the 125 dent must also include a footnote or endnote Candler School of Theology. The appeal must Harassment Policy (http://policies.emory. 124 edu/1.3) D. Infractions of public law. Conduct that process ends here. The student is notified of for a finding of guilt. If the person is found cially the virtues of truth and fairness, exhibits is the basis for an allegation or charge of the agreement in writing. Failure to achieve guilty, the committee may recommend one or a consistent character over time, and takes violation of public law may also subject a consensus warrants the formal process out- more of the following actions, or such other responsibility for his or her actions. student to an allegation of a student con- lined as follows. action as the committee deems appropriate: duct violation. Candler School of Theology 1. Issue the student a warning. Summer Term reserves the right to proceed with deciding Formal Process: The case will be heard by an 2. Issue the student a “no contact” letter. Summer courses are offered for students the matter of such an alleged student con- ad hoc committee chaired by a faculty mem- 3. Place the student on probation. enrolled in degree programs and for others, duct violation without awaiting the dispo- ber (selected by the associate dean of admis- 4. Suspend the student for the rest of the including pastors interested in continuing sition of any criminal charges by a court of sions and financial aid and who shall not be semester or longer. education. Complete courses as well as short- law. the student’s faculty adviser). Other members 5. Dismiss the student from school. term seminars and workshops are offered. For E. Actions contrary to the standards of of this ad hoc committee will consist of the Upon review of the committee’s recom- MRPL degree candidates, enrollment dur- Candler School of Theology and Emory associate dean of admissions and financial mendations, the associate dean of admissions ing the summer is limited to 6 hours for the University, including actions that are delib- aid, a second faculty member (selected by the and financial aid will notify the student in degree. For MRL and MTS degree candidates, erately demeaning to other human beings associate dean of admissions and financial aid writing of such action and may notify univer- enrollment during the summer is limited to 12 or that violate the dignity and integrity of in consultation with the student whose case is sity authorities of that action. credit hours, and a maximum of 12 hours from other members of the university. being heard and the assistant dean of student summer terms may be applied to the degree. life and spiritual formation), the president Appeal of Decisions Regarding For MDiv degree candidates, enrollment dur- Procedures for Adjudicating Student of the Candler Coordinating Council, and a Conduct Violations ing the summer is limited to 12 credit hours, Conduct Code Violations second student (selected by the associate dean A student who wishes to appeal the decision and a maximum of 15 hours from summer Allegations regarding sexual misconduct will of admissions and financial aid in consultation of the ad hoc committee must make such a terms may be applied to the degree. Generally, be reported immediately to Emory’s Title IX with the student whose case is being heard and request in writing to the dean of the Candler students may not register for more than one coordinator for students and will be adjudi- the assistant dean of student life and spiritual School of Theology. The appeal must be 3-hour course per term for the summer semes- cated according to Emory University’s Sexual formation). Students serving on this ad hoc made within thirty days of the associate dean’s ter. For complete course information, enroll- Misconduct Policy, Policy 8.2 (http://policies. committee must be in good standing with notification to the student. In the letter to the ment forms, and registration dates, consult the emory.edu/8.2). All other alleged breaches Candler. The registrar will be a nonvoting dean of the school, the student must indicate summer school schedule available from the of nonacademic student conduct should be member of the committee. the reasons for the appeal and supply any rel- registrar’s office early in the spring semester. reported in writing to the associate dean of If such a committee is appointed, the evant documents supporting the appeal. admissions and financial aid, who will conduct chairperson will inform the accused person After reviewing the request for appeal, the Tobacco-free Environment a preliminary investigation of the alleged vio- in writing of the charges against him/her, the dean of the school may deny the request for http://policies.emory.edu/4.113 lation. The associate dean will decide if there name(s) of those who reported the charges, an appeal, may render a new decision in the is prima facie evidence of a possible conduct and the date, time, and place of the hearing case, or may increase or decrease the severity Emory University recognizes the serious FINANCIAL INFORMATION PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS code violation and whether the case should be on these charges. The accused will be allowed of the action taken. The dean of the school health implications of both direct use of resolved using the informal process. The stu- a reasonable time to prepare a defense and will render a final decision on the appeal and tobacco products and indirect exposure dent involved can select immediately for the will be granted the privilege of an adviser to inform the student of his or her decision. to the use of tobacco products. In order formal process. be chosen by the student from the Candler to create an atmosphere that is consistent faculty. The adviser shall assist the student in Procedural Note: Minutes will be kept of with Emory’s mission and commitment to Informal Process: The associate dean of the process. informal and formal proceedings. After improve the health and wellness of members admissions and financial aid, and whomever In all hearings, the accused will have the resolution of the matter, minutes will of the Emory community, Emory University the associate dean of admissions and financial right to be present at all times during the be made anonymous and kept to ensure and Emory Healthcare (collectively aid deems appropriate, will review the facts of hearing except when the committee retires to consistency of practice. “Emory”) prohibit the use or sale of tobacco the conduct violation and may decide one or deliberate and makes its decision. Evidence products in or on Emory-owned or Emory- Professional Integrity more of the following actions: shall be admitted without regard to the rules leased property effective January 1, 2012. Professional integrity for theological students is 1. Issue the student a warning. of evidence in courts of law. The accused stu- defined by the standards of integrity common Transfer of Credit 2. Issue the student a “no contact” letter. dent may present evidence to the committee. to all professions and is further specified by General Guidelines 3. Place the student on probation. After thorough review of the case, those virtues of character required by Christian To receive transfer credit to any Candler 4. Suspend the student for the rest of the the committee will decide whether the
PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS PROCEDURES ministry. A person of integrity acts in a way program, eligible course work must meet the semester or longer. accused is guilty or not guilty of the charges. that is congruent with what is professed in guidelines below in addition to any program- 127 5. Dismiss the student from school. A majority vote of the committee will suffice 126 If the action is agreeable to the student, the words and intended in thought, displays espe- specific guidelines. • Academic work more than five years old at transfer credit at Candler. The director of MTS Transfer Credit Undergraduate the time of matriculation will not be applied contextual education will, upon request of In addition to the general guidelines listed Course Work toward any Candler degree. the student, consider exceptional cases. If above, the following guidelines apply for the • Academic work for which another degree or transfer credit is granted for field experience, transfer of credit into the MTS program. With the exception of modern language study, certificate has already been granted cannot be it is for elective credit only. Field experience • A maximum of 17 transfer credit hours may MDiv, MRL, MRPL, MTS, and ThM students transferred and applied toward any Candler will not satisfy the requirement for Candler’s be granted toward the MTS degree pro- who take a course at the undergraduate level degree. Contextual Education program. gram, with the approval of the registrar. through Emory College require additional • Transfer credit will be reviewed only from • MDiv or Special Students who transfer work agreed upon by the student and instruc- schools accredited by the Association of MRL Transfer Credit to the MTS program may transfer up to tor to meet graduate-level course require- Theological Schools. In addition to the general guidelines listed twenty-six hours of course work completed ments. Instructor permission is required • Transfer credit does not affect the Emory above, the following guidelines apply for satisfactorily toward the MTS program. In for enrollment in the course. Refer to the grade point average. the transfer of credit into the MRL pro- such a case, Contextual Education I and II Undergraduate Course Registration Request • Accepted transfer credit hours are included gram. credits will be counted as free elective credit. Form on the Candler Registrar’s website for in the attempted hours total for scholarship • A maximum of 15 transfer credit hours ThM Transfer Credit additional information: www.candler.emory. purposes. may be granted toward the MRL pro- In addition to the general guidelines listed edu/academics/registrar/forms.html. gram, with the approval of the registrar. • Advanced standing with transfer credit for above, the following guidelines apply for the University-Student students enrolling in the MDiv program may • A maximum of 6 hours may be applied transfer of credit into the ThM program. be granted on a case-by-case basis according toward the area of specialization. • A maximum of three semester hours (either Relationships to the Association of Theological Schools • The specifically required courses, one academic course or one-half unit of The Board of Trustees of Emory University guidelines. SR/CC515. Methods of Social and Clinical Pastoral Education) may be granted has adopted a statement of policy dealing with • A minimum grade of B, i.e., 3.0 on a scale Congregational Analysis, ST501. transfer credit toward the ThM degree pro- university-student relationships, a digest of of 4.0 (84 or above on a numerical scale), is Systematic Theology, and ES501. gram, with the approval of the director of which follows. required for transfer credit. Christian Ethics, may not be completed general and advanced studies. Applications 1. Emory University was founded on at other Atlanta Theological Association for CPE credit must be reviewed as well by MDiv Transfer Credit Christian principles by the Methodist institutions and normally will not be the director of contextual education. In addition to the general guidelines listed Church and proudly continues its church transferred from other ATS accredited above, the following guidelines apply for the ThD Transfer Credit relationship as an agency dedicated to schools. transfer of credit into the MDiv program. In addition to the general guidelines listed seeking and imparting truth. • Supervised field education done at other • A maximum of 26 transfer credit hours may 2. Emory University admits qualified stu- seminaries ordinarily will not be granted above, the following guidelines apply for the be granted toward the MDiv degree pro- dents of any sex, sexual orientation, race, transfer credit and may not be used to transfer of credit into the ThD program.
gram, with the approval of the registrar. religion, color, national origin, age, dis- FINANCIAL INFORMATION PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS fulfill the MRL Contextual Experience • ThD candidates may transfer a maximum • A maximum of 12 transfer credit hours may ability, or veteran’s status to all of the rights, (Ministry Internship) requirement. of twelve semester hours from accredited be applied toward the Common Courses. institutions not related to the ATA, with the privileges, programs, and activities gener- • A maximum of 14 credit hours may be ally accorded or made available to students MRPL Transfer Credit approval of their primary adviser, the ATA applied towards other course requirements at Emory University. The university does In addition to the general guidelines listed ThD program director, and Candler’s regis- excluding Common Courses, Contextual not discriminate on the basis of race, color, above, the following guidelines apply for trar. Education, and the First Year Advising national origin, religion, sex, sexual orien- the transfer of credits into the MRPL pro- • Students may transfer credit from accred- Group. tation, age, disability, or veteran’s status in gram. ited institutions outside the ATA with the • Specifically required courses, such as OT501, administration of its educational policies, • A maximum of 6 transfer credit hours approval of their adviser and the director of OT502, NT501, NT502, HC501, ST501, admissions policies, scholarship and loan may be granted toward the MRPL degree the program. Students must pay tuition and ES501, and P501 may not be completed at programs, athletic programs, and other program, with the approval of the regis- fees to the school where the work is done other Atlanta Theological Association insti- university-administered programs. trar. and must arrange for transcripts to be sent tutions. 3. Attendance at Emory University is a privi- • Students who transfer to the MRPL pro- to Candler’s Office of Advanced Studies • Under special circumstances, international lege and not a right. However, no student gram from other Candler programs may prior to the acceptance of course work for students may be granted transfer credit with will be dismissed except in accordance with have more than 6 hours considered for advanced credit. the approval of the associate dean of faculty prescribed procedures. Students applying transfer on a case-by-case basis in consul- Refer to the ThD handbook for additional
PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS PROCEDURES and academic affairs. for admission do so voluntarily and are tation with the registrar and the director details. • Supervised field experience done at other free to withdraw at their pleasure, subject 129 of the MRPL program.
128 seminaries ordinarily will not be granted to compliance with the regulations of their 130 individuals within university. the the Because encourages reasonable exercise of right this by endorses right the of dissent and protects and not avehicle for action.It or political social UniversityEmory is an educational institution, 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. of trustees. travene any established policy by board the uniform donot long so rules con as these - selves, and are such rules not required to be by determined be organizations the - them admission to student organizations shall Membership governing inand rules andfree orderly society. are essential to maintenance the also of a oftics amature and responsible person, but andety morality are not only characteris- for rights the of others, realizing that sobri- sibility, and integrity, and with due respect themselves with dignity, courtesy, respon- The university students expects to conduct administration.the responsibilities of board the of and trustees and and with policies the administrative agent, are consistent with orderly processes by board the of or trustees its designated tion and results the thereof, as determined affairs to extent the that such- participa and procedures to university pertaining to participate development inthe of rules Students provided be will opportunity the University. and regulationswith rules the of Emory samethe spirit, student the comply shall mattersall relating to university. the In dignity appropriate to an adult person in she is admitted, and treated to be with the pursue course the of study to he which or University, aperson acquires right the to By admission as astudent at Emory authority. as may changed be by duly constituted tions existing at of time the admission and procedures, and administrative regula- agrees bound to policies, by be rules, the Upon matriculation at Emory, eachstudent tions to university. the ofto fulfillment obliga the financial their - school or college governing withdrawal and policy andnot accepted. will be policy class notclosed does override waiting the list Instructor permission overloaded to be into a if an opening course inthe becomes available. follow-upessary communication to students waiting list, maintain list, the and provide- nec registrarCandler students addthe will to the ment requests to registrar. Candler the The forward course studentclosed will all enroll - by registrar. Candler the The instructor of a waiting generated be list will and maintained When aclass reaches maximum enrollment, a Waiting Lists 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. abuse, adigest of follows: which a statement concerning policy such to clarify of and trustees president the have published right of dissent is subject to abuse, board the
who abusewho such right. appropriate action against individuals those expression and provide for prompt and protectwill individuals right inthe of free Academic and administrative procedures nor continue associated to with be Emory. should not become associated with Emory Persons policies disagree who with these larly dissent. conduct inpromoting- particu views, their are to abide expected by standards these of Administrators, faculty, staff, and students bydetermined president. the suspended except for reasonable cause as andClasses routine operations not will be not permitted. be do disrupt normal institutional pursuits will protests that are or designed intended to or Demonstrations, marches, sit-ins, or noisy acceptable. garity, and obstructionism, violence are not Coercion, threats, demands, obscenity,- vul alternatives reasonably presented. andand represent peaceful constructive Dissent, acceptable, to be must orderly be discourse and persuasion. logical of through differing views oral and written fosters expression free the and interchange sent avarietyof viewpoints. The university Individuals repre associated with Emory - photo: Cindy Brown 09T Brown Cindy photo: gram, part-time academic work academic gram, part-time (less than 12 and counseling fee. semestertional is $78per amental health cation center) semester. is $120per An addi- facilities and equipment of physical the edu- recreation fee includes (which of use the ter, and mandatory the University athletic/ Government Association)- semes is $92per Student funds the ity fee partially (which mandatory University student- activ to University. the dents is less than one third of cost actual the tuition The full ties. charge stu for- theology and participation instudentservices, - activi library ment, and medical services, health of study, of use required facilities and equip- of 12semester hours inanormal program include for instruction full-time aminimum Tuition and fees of semester $11,380per Tuition enroll forfeit will deposit. the students pay who deposit the but fail to Universityto Emory the student account; as posted acreditclass. be The deposit will in order student’s the to secure place inthe of notification of admission to program, the for spring admission, or within three weeks May 1for 1 summer the term, December is required by April 1for admission, fall programs students. or as special This deposit is required of students all enrolling indegree A nonrefundable admission deposit of $100 Admission Deposit application for admission. UniversityEmory is charged to process each A nonrefundable fee of $50made payable to Application Fee Tuition andFees F I nform in With exception the of DMin the pro- Tuition semester. is $11,100per The a nci a a tion l
131 131 FINANCIAL INFORMATION FINANCIAL 132 FINANCIAL INFORMATION carry academic credits. academic carry degree requirementsnot fulfill and donot calendar.academic Audit course credits do after grading the status listed deadline inthe courses may not changed be to credit courses for taken be credit by examination. Audit for credit courses. audited Courses may not The charge for audit courses is same the as Audit Courses Candler’soffset cost of supervision. clinical 485/486/487a,b,c,d). This fee to is designed help he/she is (ATA enrolled supervision inclinical during and eachfall spring semester inwhich ThDstudent afeeEach of assessed $500 be will ThD ClinicalFee orientation.their relatedexpenses to first-time enrollees and to Candler. This one-time cover fee will for students assessed new be all $50 will An incoming student enrollment fee of Incoming StudentEnrollmentFee work, or project doctoral research. credit hours through course work, clinical degree program, but is not registered for or ThDstudent is formally enrolled inthe an MDiv, ThM,DMin, MRL,MRPL, MTS, any semester (excluding summer) inwhich recreation,letic, and mental fees health for inadditionassessed to mandatory the ath- A standard administrative fee of $85is Fee Administrative charge, as allowed by degree their programs. CenterTheological (ITC), without additional Theology, or at Interdenom the Seminary,Theological McAfee of School at Columbia Seminary, Theological at Erskine courses inother divisions of University, the ter plus fees. plus fees. DMin tuition- semes is $5,000per semester hours) semester is hour $1,005per Degree studentsDegree may appropriate take inational
basis of number the of hours for a which related regulations. Education Amendments of 1992and any prorated inaccordance with Higher the (Title aid financial IV) recipients be will remaining after appropriate adjustments. studentfinancials/. Jones Center, 404.727.6095,www.emory.edu/ Student in100Boisfeuillet Financial Services refund schedule established of by Office the made accordingbe University to Emory the cable, scholarship. Candler Adjustments will to an adjustment intuition, fees, and ifappli- first fivethe weeks of asemester are subject withdraw from total their schedule within calendar. academic in the Students who last day for approved schedule changes noted courses (but donot withdraw after fully) the No refund is provided to students drop who andRefundsWithdrawal demic calendar are subject to alate fee of $25. degree by published deadline the - aca inthe fee of $150.Students fail who to apply for a demic calendar are subject to alate payment and fees by announced deadlines - aca inthe Students fail who to register or pay tuition Penalty Fees Parking at 404.727.7275. Office include aparking deck pass), contact the tion. For current parking fees can (which ownership is required at of time the registra - separately for summer the term.Proof of Way.Starvine Vehicles must registered be vehiclestheir with Parking the 1945 Office, andcycles, scooters at must Emory register studentsAll operating automobiles, motor Fee Parking requested University. of Emory cover feetime will cost the for transcripts all students. degree-seeking new all This one- A transcript for assessed fee be of $70will Transcript Fee Candler scholarshipsCandler are prorated on the forRefunds students are who federal issued for be A refund will any credit
- enrolls for course less load than afull-time sions and aid. financial Any student who in advance by associate the dean of admis- for enrollment part-time must approved be aid.financial Requests for aid applied to be a minimum of sixhours inorder to receive hours total. Astudent must enrolled be for transfer hours are included attempted inthe ThMdegree.the Audit hours and accepted semesterstime or 24attempted hours for for MRLand the degrees, and MTS two full- semesters orfull-time 48attempted hours attempted hours for MDiv the degree, four maximum semesters of or sixfull-time 86 in adegree program and is awarded for a yearacademic only to students enrolled returning students. March 1for entering students and April 1for for receipt of materials these by is Emory required to complete FAFSA. the Deadline dent enrolled at while visas are Candler not International students study will who on stu- 001564. Code School using Emory filed be online at www.FAFSA.ed.gov and should (FAFSA) each year. The FAFSA is available Free Application for Federal Student Aid for assistance financial must submit the nent residents wish considered who to be and work programs. sources and other agencies, and various loan gram, aid available through denominational includes Candler’s merit scholarship pro- various forms of aid. financial Such support tion and assistance to students concerning provides school ofin the theology informa- of AdmissionsThe Office and Financial Aid Financial Aid dismissed. granted. and loans are not adjusted and no refund is calendar,academic tuition, fees, scholarship, or her work after last the day indicated inthe lates that ifastudent drops any or of all his student is enrolled. University stipu policy - Financial aid is available during the United States citizens and- perma No refund is granted astudent when is are final. award letter. scholarship Candler decisions years according to stipulations noted inthe program and are renewable for additional only at astudent time the enters degree the of funds. Scholarship decisions are made ships on merit based and availability the to students through following the scholar funds, and school'soperating the budget. of The United Methodist Church, endowed Ministerialthrough the Education gifts, Fund University'sEmory of Financial Office Aid. aid,financial such as loans, federal through arewho eligible may apply for other summer available during summer the term,but those residency in the school ofresidency inthe theology. semestersthose student the inwhich is in dual degree students are applicable only to rated accordingly. scholarships Candler to havewill his or her aid financial award pro- (MRL) students from across and country the andies (MTS) master of religious leadership divinity (MDiv), master stud of theological - tinguished group of prospective master of Leadership brings Candler together adis- Candler Leadership Scholarships ofDivinityMaster edu. 404.727.6326 or candlerfinancialaid@emory. of AdmissionsOffice and Financial Aid at any of awards the noted below, contact the students. For additional information about scholarships are not available to MRPL 1foris December MRLapplicants. Candler Theexpended. spring application deadline spring and summer until funds have been Scholarship continues review throughout the cants, and March 1for DMin applicants. applicants, February 15for ThMappli- January 15for MDiv, and MRL,MTS, ThD ship consideration for semester is fall the Candler offersCandler assistance direct financial Candler’s scholarship program is funded scholarshipsCandler are typically not The priority for deadline scholar -
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133 FINANCIAL INFORMATION FINANCIAL around the world. These persons are active Margaret A. Pitts Scholarships Wesley Scholarships elders in the North Alabama Conference. leaders within churches, on campuses, and The Pitts Scholarships were established through The Wesley Scholarship was established by These full-tuition awards are renewable upon across communities and have been awarded the bequest of Miss Margaret A. Pitts. These James and Mary Wesley to support a full-time maintenance of full-time enrollment and a top merit scholarships from Candler. The scholarships for incoming full-time MDiv stu- MDiv student preparing for pastoral ministry minimum cumulative grade point average of event is designed to support vocational dis- dents cover tuition and fees for six semesters as an ordained elder in The United Methodist 3.0 and proof of progress in the candidacy cernment and to showcase Candler’s rich (two full-time semesters for three academic Church. This full-tuition award is renew- program. Preference will be given to those curriculum, acclaimed contextual education years) and provide an additional $7,000 per year able upon maintenance of full-time enroll- whose applications for admission are com- program, world-renowned faculty, superb for related educational expenses. Renewal of the ment and a 3.0 minimum cumulative grade plete and whose United Methodist District facilities, and its location at top 20–ranked award for the second and third years requires point average and proof of progress in the Superintendent verification forms are submit- Emory University. A separate application is full-time enrollment, maintenance of a cumula- candidacy program. Preference will be given ted by January 15. not required. Invitations to this event will be tive grade point average of at least 3.30, and to those whose applications for admission Quenelle Scholarships issued by February 15 of each year; the pro- proof of progress in the candidacy program. are complete and whose United Methodist The Quenelle Scholarships were estab- gram in 2017 will be March 13 and 14. Pitts Scholarships are awarded to persons pre- District Superintendent verification forms are lished by Olive Quenelle of Johnson City, paring for ministry in The United Methodist submitted by January 15. Robert W. Woodruff Fellowships in Tennessee. Preference for awards is given to Church as deacons or elders. Qualified students Theology and Ministry incoming full-time United Methodist MDiv must demonstrate promise for ministry, aca- Sherman Scholarships These fellowships for incoming full-time MDiv students who are preparing for pastoral demic ability, and commitment to local con- The Sherman Scholarship Fund was estab- students cover tuition and fees for six semesters ministry. These awards of up to full tuition gregations. To be eligible, students must have lished by Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Sherman (two full-time semesters for three academic are renewable upon maintenance of full- begun the candidacy process in The United of Jacksonville, Florida. This fund provides years) and provide an additional $10,000 per time enrollment and a minimum cumulative Methodist Church (see page 80). Typically full tuition scholarships to incoming United year for related educational expenses. Renewal grade point average of 3.0 and proof of prog- applicants will have a 3.50 minimum cumula- Methodist MDiv students preparing for min- of the award for the second and third years ress in the candidacy program. Preference tive grade point average from an accredited istry as pastors of local churches who dem- requires maintenance of at least a 3.30 cumula- will be given to those whose applications for undergraduate or graduate program. onstrate academic ability and commitment tive grade point average. to a biblically based, evangelical ministry. admission are complete and whose United Each academic year, up to five Woodruff Honors Scholarships Applicants must be under the care of a dis- Methodist District Superintendent verifica- Fellowships are awarded to first-year students. A limited number of full-tuition Honors trict or conference board of ordained minis- tion forms are submitted by January 15. To be considered for the Woodruff Fellowship, Scholarships are available on a competitive try. Students who qualify receive a Sherman McDonald Scholarships applicants must be admitted to the MDiv basis to full-time students entering the MDiv Scholarship covering 100 percent of tuition Established by W. I. and Emma Jean program by January 15. Woodruff Fellowship program with a minimum grade point average partially funded by the Sherman Endowment McDonald of Tylertown, Mississippi, the recipients will be selected by the Admissions, of 3.50 from an accredited undergraduate or and partially by other Candler funds. McDonald Scholarship provides assistance to Scholarship, and Honors Committee and must graduate program. Renewal of the awards for Renewal of the Sherman Scholarship for the incoming full-time United Methodist MDiv demonstrate qualities of confident and unself- the second and third years at Candler requires second and third years requires maintenance students from Mississippi who are preparing ish character combined with a deep concern full-time enrollment and maintenance of a of a minimum cumulative grade point aver- for ministry as ordained deacons and elders. for others; intellectual achievement; impressive cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0. age of 3.0 and proof of progress in the can- Students who qualify receive a McDonald communication skills; significant leadership didacy process. Qualified students from the Scholarship covering up to full tuition, par- and creativity in school, church, or community; Garrett Scholarships Florida conference are given preference for tially funded by the McDonald Endowment and clear potential for enriching the lives of The Sims Garrett Scholarships were estab- Sherman Scholarships, although qualified and partially by other Candler funds. Renewal their seminary peers as well as their faith com- lished by Garrett, a 1933 graduate of Emory United Methodist students from all confer- of the McDonald Scholarship for the second munities. College, to support incoming full-time MDiv ences are encouraged to apply. Preference
and third years requires maintenance of a FINANCIAL INFORMATION Typically, candidates for the Woodruff students preparing for pulpit ministries. will be given to those whose applications for minimum cumulative grade point average Fellowship will have a 3.50 minimum cumula- Scholarships of up to full tuition may be admission are complete and whose United of 3.0 and proof of progress in the candidacy tive grade point average from an undergraduate awarded through the Leadership Candler Methodist District Superintendent verifica- process. Preference will be given to those or graduate program. A separate application process; awards are renewable upon main- tion forms are submitted by January 15. is not required. Those selected to receive tenance of full-time enrollment and a mini- whose applications for admission are com- Woodruff Fellowships will be invited to par- mum cumulative grade point average of 3.30. Hardin Scholarships plete and whose United Methodist District ticipate in Leadership Candler, with travel and The Hardin Scholarships were established by Superintendent verification forms are sub-
FINANCIAL INFORMATION lodging covered by Candler. Mary Goss Hardin of Gadsden, Alabama, to mitted by January 15.
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134 students preparing for ordained ministry as Frank Scholarships recipients of these scholarships are consid- Master of Theology Yellow Ribbon Program for This scholarship was established in honor ered to be Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Scholarships Veterans of Bishop Eugene M. and Wilma A. Frank. Leadership Scholars. Participation in this A limited number of scholarships are The Yellow Ribbon Program is a provi- This full tuition award is renewable upon program is an additional requirement of the awarded to full-time students in the ThM sion of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational maintenance of full-time enrollment, a 3.0 scholarship. Renewal of the award for the degree program. Among the ThM scholar- Assistance Act of 2008. This program minimum cumulative grade point average second and third years at Candler requires ships is the Miller Scholarship, established provides additional financial support for and proof of progress in the candidacy maintenance of a cumulative grade point by Dr. and Mrs. Hal C. Miller to support a veterans who have 100 percent eligibility for program. Qualified incoming full-time United average of at least 3.0. Candler graduate pursuing advanced study. Post-9/11 benefits. The dependents of such Methodist MDiv students from Kansas Scholarship review begins February 15. A veterans may be eligible for Yellow Ribbon and Missouri are given preference for the Candler Scholarship and Grants separate application is not required. also. All veterans’ benefits are adminis- Frank Scholarship. Preference will be given Candler scholarships and grants, which pro- tered through the university’s Office of to those whose applications for admission vide partial tuition assistance, are awarded the Registrar. However, each school in the are complete and whose United Methodist to MDiv students on the basis of merit. Doctor of Ministry university has a specific contact for Yellow District Superintendent verification forms are Renewal of the award for the second and Scholarships Ribbon. For detailed information about the submitted by January 15. third years at Candler requires maintenance Incoming DMin students may receive awards of a cumulative grade point average of at covering 30 percent of tuition. Scholarship Yellow Ribbon Program at Emory, please Community Scholarships least 3.0. review begins March 1. A separate applica- visit www.registrar.emory.edu/Students/VA/ Scholarships covering full tuition or a por- tion is not required. index.html. tion of tuition are available on a competitive International MDiv Scholarships Other Veterans’ Benefits basis to full-time students entering the MDiv A limited number of scholarships are avail- Doctor of Theology able to incoming MDiv students from coun- program whose presence in the school will Scholarships For information on Veterans’ Educational promote diversity in the student body and in tries outside the United States. Renewal of Benefits available to veterans or their depen- International students may be eligible for a the ministry. Past community contributions the award for the second and third years at dents, contact the veterans’ benefits coordi- full-tuition scholarship in the first two years and potential for ministerial leadership, as Candler requires maintenance of a cumula- nator at 404.727.6042 or [email protected]. well as the academic capabilities of appli- tive grade point average of at least 3.0. of the program. Additional scholarships cants, will be considered when reviewing for which ThD students are eligible are the Scholarship Resources from applicants for awards. Renewal of the award Master of Religion and Gerkin Scholarship and the Anderson-Roe Outside Agencies for the second and third years at Candler Scholarship. Public Life Students are urged to explore scholarship requires maintenance of a cumulative grade The Charles V. and Mary F. Gerkin Candler scholarships are not available to sources beyond those of Candler School of point average of at least 3.0. Endowment for Graduate Study in Pastoral MRPL students. Theology was established by Gerkin, Theology. In 2014–2015, Candler students Christian Education Scholarship Franklin N. Parker Professor of Pastoral received more than $800,000 from outside sources including local churches, annual The Christian Education Scholarship pro- Master of Religious Theology, Emeritus, to provide a scholarship conferences, and various other scholarship vides assistance to incoming full-time United Leadership Scholarships to an international doctoral student in the agencies. Numerous scholarship oppor- Methodist students enrolled in the MDiv Incoming full-time MRL students may field of pastoral theology. Preference is for tunities are available to United Methodist program and preparing for the vocation of receive awards ranging from $5,000 to full students from Africa, Asia, Latin America, students through the General Board of Christian education. Renewal of the award tuition. Scholarship review begins January the Middle East, or the Western Pacific. Higher Education and Ministry of The for the second and third years at Candler 15 for the fall semester and October 1 for the The Sherman Michael Anderson and United Methodist Church. A listing of out- requires maintenance of a cumulative grade spring semester. A separate application is not Phyllis C. Roe Scholarship was established to side scholarship opportunities is available at point average of at least 3.0. required. support students with demonstrated finan- FINANCIAL INFORMATION cial need whose vocational interests include http://www.candler.emory.edu/admissions/ Baptist Studies Scholarships financial-aid/scholarships.html. Students are Master of Theological pastoral care and counseling. Preference goes A limited number of scholarships are avail- to students interested in providing services encouraged to refer to it throughout the year able to full-time Baptist students entering Studies Scholarships to native populations in the United States, for scholarship and grant opportunities. For the MDiv program. Based on potential excel- Incoming full-time MTS students may but other qualified doctor of theology stu- additional information, contact the Candler lence in ministry, these awards are made receive awards ranging from $5,000 to full dents entering or in the class work phase of Office of Admissions and Financial Aid at tuition and fees plus a $5,000 annual stipend. 404.727.6326 or candlerfinancialaid@emory. FINANCIAL INFORMATION possible by donations from Baptist individu- the program will be considered.
als, churches, and organizations, as well Scholarship review begins January 15. A A separate application is not required. edu. 137 separate application is not required. 136 as by matching funds from Candler. Most Scholarship review begins January 15. Awards from United Methodist interest rate of 4.42 percent and require a Off-Campus Employment Annual Conferences credit check and cosigner. To be considered, In addition to providing students assistance students must file the FAFSA and must meet A portion of the Ministerial Education Fund in locating on campus employment, the high need criteria. For further informa- of The United Methodist Church is used by Candler Office of Development and Alumni tion, contact the Emory University Office of annual conferences for direct scholarship aid Relations maintains a listing of full- and Financial Aid, 404.727.6039. Loan assistance to ministerial students. An application form part-time positions in churches and non- is also available from the United Methodist may be obtained from the student’s annual profit agencies. The list is available at www. Student Loan Fund of the General Board of conference board of ministry. (Some confer- candler.emory.edu/programs-resources/ Higher Education and Ministry. For further ence forms are available at http://www. career-services/index.html. candler.emory.edu/admissions/financial-aid/ information, contact the General Board of scholarships.html.) This form must be resub- Higher Education and Ministry Office of United Methodist mitted each year. Funds are awarded on the Loans and Scholarships, 615.340.7346. Student Appointments basis of information provided by the student in the application. Most conferences limit Campus Employment United Methodist students in the school funding to certified candidates for ministry. Many Candler School of Theology students of theology may serve as student pastors work while in school in positions that pro- in North Georgia or other conferences. Federal Financial Aid vide valuable professional development as Students should complete the Teaching Federal financial aid is administered by the well as economic support. While the theol- Parish application available from the director Emory University Office of Financial Aid in ogy school recognizes that resources and of the Teaching Parish program. Normally, 300 Boisfeuillet Jones Center. Students who needs of individual students vary consider- only those who are certified candidates for file the Free Application for Federal Student ably, the school strongly recommends that ordained United Methodist ministry will be Aid (FAFSA) will be considered for federal no full-time student be employed more than considered for appointment. Due to immi- student loans. A student must be enrolled in twenty hours per week. gration regulations limiting off-campus a degree-seeking program at least half time employment to an 18-month term of service, to qualify for federal financial aid. Students Student Employment Services international students will not be considered currently in default status for previous fed- The Candler Office of Admissions and for a student-pastor appointment in their eral educational loans are not eligible for Financial Aid maintains a listing of on cam- first year of study. International students additional federal financial aid. For further pus student positions available at Candler. may be considered for appointment dur- information, contact the Emory University For further information, contact the Candler ing their final eighteen months of study at Office of Financial Aid, 300 Boisfeuillet Office of Admissions and Financial Aid at Candler. Jones Center, Atlanta, Georgia 30322, 404.727.6326 or candlerfinancialaid@emory. Students from other denominations 404.727.6039. edu. should contact the appropriate officials for information on possible church staff Additional Loan Resources Human Resources Division openings. For additional information, The Emory University Office of Financial The Emory University Human Resources contact Thomas Elliott Jr., director of the Aid administers four Candler loan funds. Division is at 1599 Clifton Road. This office Teaching Parish Program, at 404.727.4178 The Charles C. Barton Loan Fund is maintains current listings of full- and part- or [email protected]. available to MDiv, MRL, MTS, and ThM time employment in all departments of the students. The Hattie Elizabeth Allison University. Positions may include medi- Endowed Loan Fund is available to students cal, support services, clerical services, and FINANCIAL INFORMATION pursuing ordained ministry in a Methodist administrative positions in a variety of set- denomination. The Irma Clark Goodson tings. Current listings may be viewed on the Memorial Loan Fund is available to stu- website at www.hr.emory.edu/. dents preparing for Christian service in The United Methodist Church. The Robert W. and Bernice E. Lickfelt Loan Fund assists FINANCIAL INFORMATION ministerial students preparing for full time service in the church. These loans have an 139 138 140 STUDENT LIFE support, international student support, inter student orientation programs, academic est groups, and student publications. New (C3),as wellCouncil as other student inter that comprise Coordinating Candler the Candler’s chartered student organizations tion programs and events. advises The office school’sthe student life and spiritual forma- Student Programming plans and coordinates educationlogical at Candler. of The Office and university the seminary enhance- theo Extensive resources for student life inthe S tudent
L ife - - standing and within Candler respect the sity, and foster an of ethos hospitality, under students as whole persons, celebrate diver mission academic the of school, the nurture viding programs that support and services “to enhance and community, enrichthe pro- Coordinators, facilitate office’s the mission, Programming, known as Student Life office. this vocational counseling are functions of also national study, and referrals for and personal Student of Student Office inthe staff - - at 404.727.4430. dean of student life and spiritual formation candlerchronicle.com or contact assistant the opportunities. For information, further visit communityCandler of events scheduled and of StudentOffice Programming, informs the let for community published news by the and community life. opportunities, and of other student aspects ing events, programs, forums, enrichment formation oversees planning and schedul- assistant dean of student life and spiritual munity enhancement and spiritual life. The andreflection, relaxation insupport of com - dination of opportunities for conversation, community.” Their work includes coor the committee read and evaluate applications for honors and awards programs. Members of the admissions and scholarships, and oversees the It and reviews proposes concerning policies ThM,and StudentMTS, Special programs. and aid financial for MDiv, the MRL,MRPL, administration inmatters of student admission This committee and is concerned with policy Committee and Honors Admissions, Scholarship, Committees Candler Standing workacademic inother ways. with class attendance nor adversely affect to life the of Candler, should neither interfere committees, an important while contribution on Serving of service. during their period the standing at of time the nomination their and below), students must academic ingood be In order on committees these to list serve (see committees of of School Candler Theology. C3 president. Students on standing all serve organizations, and others appointed by the body, representatives by selected chartered composed of members by elected student the by Coordinating Candler the (C3), Council studentThe is theology self-governed body Student Governance The CandlerChronicle,an online out-
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Awards program. Fellowships, and oversee Honors the and admission, evaluate applicants for Woodruff Working closely with other committees ning for internationalization at Candler. This committee coordinates strategic plan- StudiesCommittee International upon recommendation by area the chairs. and approves proposals all for courses new mittee, on of behalf faculty, the considers also classroom and contexts. clinical The com- improvement of educational practicesinboth Itcurriculum. is concerned with constant the indicated,when proposes revisions to the programs. certificate all It evaluates and, MDiv, and MRL,MTS, ThMprograms and programs of school including the DMin, the and comprehensive of review academic the This committee is responsible for general the Curriculum andPolicy Committee concerning contextual programs. ances from students, faculty, and supervisors tors of contextual education, and- hears griev capacity inan advisory to direc the - serves sors, guidesstudent progress program, inthe including of selection the sites- and supervi overseestee also and program, the reviews PastoralClinical Education. The commit- contextual electives such as internships, and tual program includes Contextual Education, tion with program the directors. The contex- contextual education program inconsulta- This committee and develops policy sets the EducationCommittee Contextual itors Candler’s performance areas. inthese staff, and students. The committee mon also - equity, and strengthen inclusion for faculty, and practices that facilitate access, enhance The committee to implement seeks policies capacity to appreciate and value diversity. to sustainseeks and develop Candler’s Communitythe and Diversity Committee welcoming, diverse, and inclusive campus, As of part Emory’s commitment to a being Committee Community andDiversity
141 STUDENT LIFE STUDENT 142 STUDENT LIFE committee has student representation. ship. As on other standing committees, this and decisions makes policy concerning wor Candler’s worship and spiritual formation This committee has general oversight of Committee Worship andSpiritualFormation appointment, promotion, and tenure. personnel deanthe matters, inall including regularly and needs faculty reviews advises utive committee for Candler. The committee chairs committee, the as an exec - serves which Religion. school The dean of theology the and director the of Graduate the Division of associate dean of and faculty affairs academic two-year members terms. officio are Ex the members faculty Council. The seven serve presidentthe of Coordinating Candler the and three student representatives, including four areas, three at-large members, faculty This committee consists of chairs the of the (PAPC)Committee andAcademicPolicyPersonnel related to work the of school. the technology, functions and pedagogy digital oversight of Media the Center, information and electronic resources. It provides also and general oversight of Candler’s digital opment of policy, allocation the of resources, Library, with regard especially to devel the - capacity to director the of Pitts Theology This committee functions inan advisory Committee Media,andTechnologyLibrary, ISC for and review comment. tives and programming are presented at the ment. New proposals for international initia- including develop and faculty - curricular proposals that relate to internationalization, Candler. ISCis home the for grant external and planning for international initiatives at and staff, ISCdevelops long-term policies - sation and sharing. of CBC The the purpose luncheons provide an opportunity for conver sharewho Baptist inthe heritage. Periodic tions, and it encourages among dialogue all of students from Baptist several denomina- fellowship and support. consists The CBC organizationled that gathers regularly for The Baptist Candler Community is astudent- Candler BaptistCommunity Caucus is open to all. and contemporary music. Black Student munity with amagnificent blend of gospel Voices of Imani provides com Candler the - relevant needs the differences. to those The ing of cultural and religious differences, and that promotes for respect and understand- persons through all tion between dialogue toCaucus foster seeks better communica- Circle and Brother/Man, Black the Student Through interest groups such as Sistah issues facing American African ministry. students and as acontext for study the of as asupport group for American African Theology. The Black Student Caucus serves campusEmory and at of School Candler the identity, awareness, and cohesiveness on the to sustain and enhance American African The Black Student Caucus was established Black StudentCaucus standingCandler's committees. resentatives including students on serving student constituencies, and appointed rep- by student organizations, and various other group is composed of representatives elected forpolicies chartered organizations. The Transformation Project, as well as to legislate ing Cultural the Competency/Conflict budget monies for organizations, all includ - Its is to coordinate purpose and activities organizations at of School Candler Theology. studentthe governing for body chartered all The Coordinating Candler (C3)is Council Candler CoordinatingCouncil(C3) Student organizations at include: Candler Student Organizations - Association (CATSA) Candler AfricanTheologicalStudent and dialogue menical relationships. that is and enriched enlivened- through ecu (4)to promoteCandler; education theological importance that Baptist effect students at Program; (3)to raise awareness of issues of ment incooperation with Baptist the Studies opportunities for networking and jobplace- students (2)to preparing provide for ministry; is fourfold: (1)to provide support for Baptist made from produced locally and foods work Creation Keepers enjoy fellowship over meals any means alternative to single-passenger car. travelwho bike, via to Emory bus, or carpool, and justly coffee and traded for food students fast that aims to provide sustainably grown eant, and an alternative transportation break- outdoor worship apreaching pag- services, Emory’s Month Earth celebrations, including Keepers plan events and several of lead as part ing Candler’s Educational Garden. Creation care. This group is responsible for maintain- as expressedtion to God through Creation for students want who to explore devo- their CreationCandler Keepers offers community Keepers Candler Creation welfarethe of world. the that liberation the is bound of with Africa tional concerns and themes. CATSA believes University students of and African interna- ing awareness among and Candler Emory persons. CATSA is committed to increas- cultural and religious differences among all CATSA celebrates and gift the blessing of of needs students. African to particular the body, staff, and faculty, attending also while Diasporan) and Candler’s diverse student action among black African, (i.e., African ofa sense fellowship and encourage inter Student Association, CATSA to foster seeks Student Caucus and International Candler other groups such as Black Candler the ologies and cultures. In collaboration with and facilitation of study the of- the African CATSA is concerned with promotion the - Candler and in local congregations. andCandler inlocal to promote greater awareness ecological at community of students that provides fellow- American Latin Candler Community is a (CLAC) Candler LatinAmericanCommunity of apart to itseveryone be community. build community.CISA will CISAwelcomes national lunches, and events, other special communityservices, conversations, inter soring such activities as workshops, worship It is hoped that by participating inand spon- dents pursuits academic intheir at Candler. and talents, and support international stu - issues, enable students to share gifts their provide aforum for discussion of such raise awareness of international concerns, administrators. To end, this CISAaspires to munity for students, Candler faculty, and to create and encourage aharmonious com- executive committee. of The CISAis purpose from to each country form association’s the body. The students delegate arepresentative national students within student Candler the CISA represents broad the varietyof inter Association (CISA) StudentsCandler International within community. Candler the positionsof theological and concerns found appreciative encounter with broad the range and throughally theologically an open and Participants to grow inCESseek spiritu- to traditions of evangelical the faith culture. heritage,Christian paying attention special to exploreCES seeks richness the of the ity inJesus’ and crucifixion resurrection. God’s especially Christ, redemptive- activ supreme faith inand patterned after Jesus and evokes atransformative faith, is which Bible the CES believes shapes, expresses, reach out to larger the community. Candler is to ministerpose to, support, educate, and denominational organization pur whose The Evangelical Candler is an inter Society Candler EvangelicalSociety(CES) - -
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143 STUDENT LIFE STUDENT 144 STUDENT LIFE The Connection’s is to encour purpose Methodist African the Episcopal Church. munity for students are who members of spiritual well-being, and of asense com- provide educational support, networking, The Pan-Methodist to seeks Connection Pan-Methodist Connection through organization. this Korean American ethnicity are supported Networking and shared interests inKorean/ andcultural, experiences. academic social, communities by enriching students’ multi- contributes to and Candler the Emory KoreanEmory Graduate Student Association Student Association Korean Graduate Emory are who open to all associated with Candler. of reconciliation and justice. Membership is communityCandler and/or support issues groupsCandler that minister to whole the Women cosponsors events with other Women, Theology, and Ministry. Candler Month, and it promotes Program the in Week and activities, inWomen’s History in worship for women, services inWomen’s WomenCandler plans also and participates munity support and for advocacy women. WomenCandler to provide seeks com- Candler Women come to join and participate inCLAC. semester.per students All at are Candler wel- andties differences. CLAC three meets times aim to recognize- Latino/as similari intheir of countries with own their unique values, we spective. As spans America Latin anumber by uplifting adistinctly American Latin per surrounding diversity and culture at Candler lives. CLAC to enrichconversations seeks spiritual,academic, ministerial, and personal cultural backgrounds intersect with their tional spaceof sharing ways their inwhich CLAC grants Candler’s Latino/as an inten- with interest American inLatin culture. students at Candler, and any other students ship, expression, and support for Latino/a
- - ship services, aworkshopship services, on how to nurture letter-writing campaigns, prayer and wor includeactivities participation inprotests, and world. the structures insociety Recent transform political, economic, and social out inan effort to of question theology and faith commitments. It promotes living the actions and that activism emerge from our to support, coordinate, and nurture social Concerns NetworkThe Social (SCN)seeks Social ConcernsNetwork ple, regardless or of gender sexual orientation. more loving, place- for and peo respectful all Worth to make seeks community the asafer, to layfeel called or ordained ministry. Sacred transgendered, and heterosexual persons who recognition full the of lesbian, gay, bisexual, tion, age, or disability. Sacred Worth supports origin, religion, or gender sexual orienta- people,all regardless of race, color, national human sexuality. Sacred Worth welcomes attitudespersonal that limit diversity the of voice challenging institutional practices and nity. Sacred Worth hopes aprophetic to be University,Emory and larger the commu- conversation, and celebration with Candler, is committed of to acts justice, education, amongsexuality of all God’s children and diverse expressions of human love and Sacred Worth is organized to support the Worth Sacred organizations. withtogether other campus ecumenically and students; and develop ways of working Methodist African Episcopallocal churches tive; provide aconnecting between link from- beliefs and perspec aChristian ethical and administration to analyze values their discipleship; encourage students, faculty, ment that to encourage seeks growth and nities for fellowship Christian inan environ - strives Connection the to: provide opportu- our Lord. In order to achieve mission, this presencethe of through God, Jesus Christ by challengingTheology people to recognize age witness Christian at of School Candler - tions for meet fellowship and discussion. groups, and members of various denomina- Group. There are avarietyof also small ReconcilingCandler Ministries Student support(peer for men of color), and the include Players, Candler the Brothers the student Candler the community. Examples ing interests, and needs, commitments in New student groups emerge with chang - communityCandler wherever emerge. they SCN strive to support justice issues within the tion to unionization. In general, people the of involvementpolitical presidential inthe - elec diverse topics ranging from homeless youth to campus. Group discussions have on focused a green university, and on direct activism Campus LifeHandbook or contact the list of student organizations, Emory the see towhich participate. For amore complete dance troupes, and athletic organizations in mental and choral ensembles, theater groups, organizations, there are numerous- instru Black Student Alliance. In addition to these Play Emory, Center the for Women, and the interestcial groups such as Volunteer Emory, Association, Graduate the Senate, and- spe includingactivities, Student the Government participate inuniversity organizations and students ofSchool theology are welcome to and Organizations Activities University and support academic at 404.727.4430. contact assistant the director of student life gatherings. Forsocial information further andpersonal vocational mentoring, and gram, orientation and acclimation sessions, writing tutors, aconversation pro partners - LanguagesOther offerings, atrained of staff programs include English for Speakers of international students at Candler. These anumbervides of programs to support of StudentThe Office Programming pro- Programs Support Student International
visit www.emory.edu/campus_life. of CampusOffice Life at 404.727.6169or 5. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. planning. steps These are expected: significant is time required for appropriate emory.edu/8.5. and Guidelines, available at http://policies. refer University to Emory the Speaker Policy ance regarding controversial speakers, please visitors to, our community. For guid- further inattendance,those members whether of, or and civility of expression for speakers and all respect samethe time, school expects the exchange of within community. ideas the At demic freedom and supports active the publicity, ifsuch publicity undertaken. be will and following of procedures the for external and guidelines assume simultaneous review community. Candler side the policies These ing programs involving speakers from out- and policies these guidelines develop when - ofbers community Candler the adhere to will andfaculty members, staff and other mem- Student organizations, program directors, Guest Speaker Policy
months inadvance. student life and spiritual formation, several and/or adviser faculty assistant the dean of regarding events and speakers with their plans,ideas, and appropriate scheduling Student organizations should their discuss If funding is provided being by groups honorarium, and any other costs. program, including speaker’s the expenses, ensure that funding is available full for the organizations or units of school, the must sponsoringAll groups, student whether honoraria and expenses. include questions regarding expected Preliminary inquiries to speakers should of Dean. the invitation issued from be Office will the institutional leaders.In some the cases tations to bishops and other or ecclesial JanDean Love should of notified invi be - For events all involving outside speakers, upholdsCandler principle the of- aca
145 STUDENT LIFE STUDENT Candler community. This information is Inc. (AAAHC). Emory University Student available from the director of communi- Counseling Centers Psychologist Training cations. Please note time requirements. Program is fully accredited by the American 11. Internal publicity is the responsibil- Psychological Association (APA). EUSHCS ity of the sponsoring group. Electronic provides outpatient care for enrolled Emory postings are the primary means of com- students with a valid Emory ID card. munication. All event notices should be Spouses, Domestic Partners and unmar- submitted to the Candler Chronicle. ried children over 18 years of age are only Flyers or small posters may be posted eligible for primary medical care if they on the appropriate bulletin boards in the are currently enrolled in the Emory Aetna Candler facilities. Questions regarding Student Health Insurance Plan. (Please note other means of internal publicity should that the enrolled Emory student must have be directed to the assistant dean of stu- purchased dependent coverage separately; it dent life and spiritual formation. is not automatically provided by virtue of the student’s enrollment in the plan.) Care for Leadership Development eligible dependents is provided by appoint- Students may apply for partial funding for ment on a fee-for-service basis. EUSHCS professional conferences and educational is located at 1525 Clifton Road (first and events not sponsored by Candler School of second floors). For more detailed informa- Theology or Emory University. Applications tion, visit our website at www.studenthealth. are evaluated to determine how participation emory.edu. in the event will enhance the student’s aca- Hours demic progress and potential leadership in During fall and spring semesters, ministry as well as fulfill Candler’s mission Student Health Services is open Monday– or individuals other than the primary available within the appropriate budget statement. Complete guidelines and applica- Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There is a sponsoring organization (whether units of lines and to make adjustments accord- tions are available online at candler.emory. Saturday clinic for urgent medical problems Candler, Emory, or outside supporters), let- ing to the process approved by the edu/life-at-candler/academic-development- and concerns from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ters of commitment, detailing the amount Emory University Student Government support/index.html. During summer session and winter and spring of funds to be provided, must be submitted. Association. breaks, EUSHCS is open weekdays only from Students must submit a comprehensive 7. Students organizations must submit bio- Emory University Student 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. To schedule appoint- plan including this information to the graphical information (curriculum vitae, Health and Counseling ments, students should call 404.727.7551 assistant dean of student life and spiritual resume, or detailed online information) to Services (press 1) or use the online scheduling system formation before contracts are completed. the assistant dean of student life and spiri- at www.studenthealth.emory.edu. 6. Complete financial documents and tual formation, before the contract is final- The mission of Emory University Student contracts must be approved by Dean Jan ized. Please allow two weeks for review. Health and Counseling Services (EUSHCS) Medical and Health Education Services Love and the chief business officer before 8. All contract arrangements must be made is to empower students to take responsibility EUSHCS offers the following services to the contract is finalized, for honorarium using the approved Emory University or for their health and to complement the aca- enrolled Emory students: primary health care, or payment of more than $300 paid by Student Government Association con- demic mission of the university by providing gynecology, family planning and colposcopy, student organizations, or more than tracts. Student organizations may contact unified medical, counseling and health pro- dermatology and sports medicine specialty $1,500 paid through other accounts. the C3 treasurer for more information. motion services that result in a healthy cam- clinics, psychiatry, allergy injections, immuni- Please submit these materials to the assis- 9. Appropriate room reservations and cater- pus culture. Student Health and Counseling zations, international travel clinic, laboratory tant dean of student life and spiritual for- ing arrangements must be made, using Services is committed to providing caring testing, physical examinations, referrals to mation and allow two weeks for review. the approved procedures and including professional clinical services to a diverse stu- specialists, nutrition counseling and educa- LIFE STUDENT Student organizations, via the orga- the required signatures. A run-of-show dent body and to reducing the stigma associ- tion, substance abuse counseling and refer- nizational treasurer, must first submit document must be created as part of ated with seeking mental health services. rals, anonymous HIV testing, sexual health all required documentation to the these event arrangements. Emory University Student Health Services counseling, and health education/promotion STUDENT LIFE Candler Coordinating Council treasurer 10. External publicity procedures must be is fully accredited by the Accreditation programs and presentations. 147 to ascertain that sufficient funds are followed for any publicity beyond the Association for Ambulatory Health Care, 146 Emergencies and After Hours Care complete the waiver process online by the Counseling and Psychological students and alumni can be found at http:// EUSHCS is not an emergency facility. For life start of fall classes. If a new or continuing Services candler.emory.edu/programs-resources/ threatening emergencies, please call 911 or the fall semester student has not waived out of Emory University Counseling and career-services/index.html. Emory Police at 404.727.6111 or 7.6111 (direct the Emory Student Health Insurance Plan Psychological Services provides free, confi- Career Center dial on campus) for assistance in obtaining by July 1, he or she will be billed by Emory dential counseling for enrolled undergradu- emergency help rapidly. Students needing Student Financial Services for the Emory/ ate, graduate and professional students at The Career Center offers resources to assist to speak to the on-call physician after-hours Aetna plan. However, the student may still Emory University. Consultation, outreach Candler students with exploring and pursu- about an urgent medical problem or concern complete the waiver process online prior to and educational workshops are provided for ing professional goals. While Emory Career should call 404.727.7551 (press 0) to have the the start of fall classes and the charge will be Emory's faculty, staff, and students. Center staff do not provide one-on-one paging operator page the on-call physician. reversed. The staff at the Counseling Center knows career counseling for Candler students, stu- The Emory University Hospital Emergency New students entering in spring or sum- that student life is a transitional period and dents may attend free programs and events Room can be reached by calling 404.712.7100. mer semesters will complete the online can bring pressure and stress. They seek to held throughout the academic year by the enrollment/waiver process prior to the start Career Center. They also may access refer- Fees help students understand this period, find of classes. These midyear admits will also ways of coping with crises, and grow from ence resources, guides for CV, resume and Emory tuition covers primary care office visits join all continuing students in completing their experiences. dossier preparation, and listings of full-time provided by Student Health Services health care the process for the next fall. An Emory student interested in arrang- employment opportunities and internships. providers. Charges for the following services International students, regardless of ing an appointment can call 404.727.7450 or The Career Center also provides services to are not covered by tuition and must be paid for nonimmigrant visa type, must provide evi- come to the Counseling Center, located at Emory alumni up to two years after their by the student: hospitalization and emergency dence of medical insurance coverage for one 1462 Clifton Road, Suite 235, Monday through graduation date. For more information, con- room care, medical procedures, consultations year when registering for the fall semester. Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. tact the Career Center at 404.727.6211. with non-EUSHCS specialist physicians, labo- Students on a J visa must also ensure that Counselors are on call in case of emergency. ratory tests and X-rays, medications and medi- any alternate plan meets the requirements For more information on Emory’s student Transportation cal supplies, injections (including allergy shots), of the U.S. Department of State, including counseling services, visit http://studenthealth. physical examinations, anonymous HIV testing The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit coverage for accompanying dependents. emory.edu/cs/index.php. and travel consultations. Payment is due at the Authority connects Emory to all parts of the International students who wish to maintain The Emory Helpline is a telephone time of service. Cash, checks, EmoryCard, Visa, city. With your current school ID, MARTA insurance with another insurance com- counseling and referral service providing and Mastercard are accepted. Student Health offers a university pass (U-Pass). This sub- pany should note that the company must anonymous peer counseling and confi- Services will file insurance claims to a student’s sidized monthly TransCard offers unlimited be domiciled within the United States, and dential support to members of the Emory insurance plan. However, students are primarily bus and rail access with discounted fares must provide coverage for evacuation and Community. Helpline volunteers undergo and completely responsible for all fees incurred, for students and faculty/staff. Visit www. repatriation. More information specific to extensive and intensive paraprofessional regardless of insurance coverage. itsmarta.com for more details. Emory shuttle international students is available at the training prior to commencement of work on buses, which run regularly between campus Mandatory Health Insurance International Student and Scholar Services the telephone lines. To reach the Helpline, and Campus Crossings at Briarcliff, are free website, www.emory.edu/ISSS/students/ All new and continuing degree-seeking and 404.727.HELP (4357), open seven nights a to residents of those housing complexes and planning_your_arrival/index.html. all international Emory University students week; 8:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. to others for most purposes. In 2015–2016, the cost of the annual are required to have health insurance. Under Counseling resources also are available at student health insurance policy was $3,030. this requirement, students must either pur- sites off campus. A list of these resources is Vehicles on Campus Coverage for a spouse/domestic partner and chase the Emory University Student Health available from the assistant dean of student Registration a child or children is available for interna- Insurance Plan offered by Aetna Student life and spiritual formation at 404.727.4430. Students operating automobiles, motor- tional students only. For more information Health or, to waive out of the program, pro- cycles, and scooters at Emory must register about the Emory University Student Health vide documentation of enrollment in a com- Career Development their vehicles with the Parking Office, 1945 Insurance Plan, visit www.aetnastuden- parable United States-domiciled plan. A list Candler Career Services Starvine Way, immediately after arrival on thealth.com, choose “Find Your School” of health insurance companies is available on Candler's Career Services online resource campus or as soon as the vehicle is acquired. and enter Emory University, or contact the LIFE STUDENT the NAFSA website at www.nafsa.org. serves as a tool to assist current students, Proof of ownership is required at registra- Emory University Student Health Insurance Each fall semester, new and continuing alumni, and potential employers. A variety tion. Automobiles, motorcycles, or scooters Office at 404.727.7560 or mandatoryinsur- degree-seeking students and all international of resources including resume develop- operated by students on campus must be [email protected]. registered. For parking registration informa- STUDENT LIFE students will have a “To Do” on their OPUS ment tools, interview tips, general etiquette, tion visit www.transportation.emory.edu. account from mid-April requiring them to and a posting of positions for both current 149 148 Parking and Traffic Regulations Student Activity and Academic Center uphold the principle of inclusiveness by matical conventions, Candler’s commitment University regulations, strictly enforced in (SAAC) seeking to express the unity and equality of to inclusive language entails an ongoing housing areas and on campus, are specified Located on the Clairmont campus, the all human beings in every area of the school’s effort to express in our speech and conduct in a regulation booklet furnished at the time Student Activity and Academic Center work and life. alike the community of faith that binds us of vehicle registration. Persons with vehicles provides facilities and opportunities to help All human beings are created equally in together in mutual recognition, responsibil- on campus are expected to know and abide its members grow in all areas of human the image of God, and called equally into ity, and care. by these regulations. Failure to do so may development, including physical, intellectual, redemptive unity with Christ. In light of result in fines and/or removal of vehicles spiritual, and social development. The SAAC God’s all-inclusive love and grace, we seek from campus. For more information, contact unites various constituents through inten- to free conventional Christian language the Parking Office, 1945 Starvine Way, at tional programming and events designed to from exclusive patterns of interpretation 404.727.7275; or visit the website at www. serve the entire membership community. For and inference. Inclusive language expresses transportation.emory.edu. more information, visit http://saac.emory. God’s redemptive love for all persons and edu/index.html. all creation. Candler’s faculty have therefore Athletics at Emory committed themselves to using inclusive In 1986 Emory formed the University Statement of Racial language in every area of our lives together, Athletic Association with seven other urban Inclusivity encompassing our teaching, learning, wor- ship, and administration. This includes our research universities. Competing within Candler School of Theology is committed to classroom lectures, discussions, handouts, NCAA Division III, Emory offers intercol- racial equality in all aspects of its community and related materials (except when quoting legiate teams for men and women in cross and academic life. others’ texts) as well as official communica- country, swimming and diving, tennis, track We affirm the dignity and worth of all tions of the school and internal office com- and field, basketball, and soccer, as well as persons of all races as created in the image munications. The faculty encourage students golf and baseball for men and softball and of God. to use inclusive language in all written and volleyball for women. Club sports provide We affirm the value of cultural diversity oral presentations for class as well as wor- additional competitive opportunities. These as represented both within and between ship events and other public functions of the teams include crew, rugby, ultimate frisbee, racial groups. school. ice hockey, lacrosse, racquetball, and rowing. We encourage the full and equal partici- No fixed or exhaustive set of rules can pation of all racial groups in the total life and The George W. Woodruff Physical capture every case for using inclusive lan- mission of Candler through advocacy and by Education Center guage. But certain forms of usage have been reviewing and monitoring the practices of widely adopted in liturgical and academic This modern, spacious facility for athletics the entire institution to ensure racial inclu- settings to honor principles of inclusivity, enhances Emory’s campus and community siveness. especially with respect to gender. These life. The center includes a fifty-meter pool, Adapted from The Book of Discipline include: four basketball courts, two Nautilus weight of The United Methodist Church and • using “humankind,” “humanity,” or circuits, racquetball and squash courts, and adopted by the faculty of Candler School of “human being,” instead of “mankind,” a dance and combatives studio. The facility Theology. overlooks a soccer field and a four-hundred- or the generic “man”; meter, eight-lane track. Seven lighted rooftop Inclusive Language • using “he or she,” “his or her,” “they” tennis courts and six tennis courts adjacent and “their,” or the regular alternation of Candler School of Theology seeks to educate to the center are used year-round. The masculine and feminine personal pro- faithful and creative leaders for the church’s Emory recreation program offers noncredit nouns, instead of depending exclusively ministries throughout the world. We are classes for six-week sessions in activities on the generic use of “he,” “his,” and committed to a community of faith and such as exercise, aerobics, fitness, racquet- “him”;
learning inclusive of women and men who LIFE STUDENT ball, jazz exercise, swimnastics, and weight • using “God’s self” (instead of “himself”) are diverse in ethnic, economic, social, and training. Students are admitted free with a as a reflexive pronoun for God; national backgrounds. We enact such a com- valid student ID. • avoiding the exclusive use of masculine munity when we reject narrowed language personal pronouns when referring to STUDENT LIFE and negative stereotypes that discriminate the God of Israel. 151 against persons of different genders, races, Beyond any list of suggested gram- 150 cultures, abilities, or sexual orientation. We 152 HONORS AND AWARDS as by identified H.Richard Niebuhr. and commitments praxis of theological the fornized abilities that exemplify values the rising third-year MDiv student is who recog- Contextual Education and presented to a This award was established of by Office the Education Award inContextual and JamesT. Radford Berta LaneySr. recordbest inbiblical Hebrew. This award is given to senior the with the Boone M.BowenAward lence. have excel highest achieved the academic - seniors who, opinion inthe of faculty, the This award is given to MDiv the and MTS AcademicExcellence Award for dent achievement. are presented to recognize outstanding stu- volunteers and leaders.The following awards supportwho community Candler the as ter, recognizes Candler many the students held neargifts end the of spring the - semes At annual the honors day and celebration of ship and arts. displayswho outstanding leadership inwor Presented to United the Methodist senior Fellowship SeminarianAward Old or New Testament courses. given to student the has who done well in of School Candler Theology. This award is Chadwick Davis, a1959graduate of the Mandell of inmemory The Rev. James This award was established by Dr. Sara Chad DavisMemorialAward community. Candler the student has who given outstanding to service This award is presented to graduating the Award Community Service H onors
a nd A wa rds - significant social concern. significant social demonstrates excellence academic both and This award is given to an student MTS who Memorial Award (Myki)Mobley Katherine Mary leadership and service. integrating study academic with constructive and demonstrates who istry excellence in shows unusual promise of inmin- usefulness This award is presented to senior the who G. RayJordanAward and pastoral care. through of acts liturgicaltheology leadership worshipthe and prayer life of school of the haswho made asignificant contribution to twenty-five years. It is presented to asenior United Methodist Church for more than worship the guided who reforms of The This award honors Hoyt L.Hickman, OSL, Order ofSt.Luke The HoytHickmanAwardofthe twothe years school of inthe theology. dent has who shown marked growth during This award is given to second-year the stu- Nolan B.HarmonAward threethe years schoolof inthe theology. growth inministerial qualifications during togoes senior has the who shown marked Shatford of inmemory her sister. The award This award was given by S. Genevieve Award Ruth SewellFlowers and writing. hallmarks ofbeen Buechner’s own preaching excellenceliterary inpreaching that have of gifts imagination, the plifies creativity, and opinion inthe who of exem best faculty - the Massachuetts, and is given to student the Frederick Buechner Center of Cambridge, This award was established by the BuechnerAward Frederick preaching. ulty, exhibits best capacity the for prophetic studentthe who, opinion inthe of fac- the Club of Hills. The Druid award is given to This award was established by Kiwanis the John W. RustinAward excellence inWesleyan studies. studenta Candler has who demonstrated RussellDean and E.Richey is presented to This award was established by Candler Russell E.RicheyAward The United Methodist Church. ofBoard Higher Education of and ministry guidelines are by determined General the standing scholarship and leadership. Award first career and has who demonstrated out - student a be for will whom parish ministry This award is given to aUnited Methodist Award Seminary Career MethodistFirst United andtice reconciliation. lives of men and women through of acts jus - of come Christ to concrete expression inthe demonstrateswho concern that gospel the senior class. The award is given to astudent This award was established by 1971 the Claude H.ThompsonAward imaginatively gospel the through preaching. ableis best to communicate faithfully and seniorthe who, opinion inthe of faculty, the John Katzenmeyer. The award is presented to Mrs. Smith of inmemory grandson, their This award was established by Bishop and John OwenSmithAward Baptist inthe tradition.ministry showswho exceptional promise in of service This award is presented to arising senior Charles O. SmithJr. Scholarship and achievement. through outstanding performance academic exhibitswho promise for pastoral ministry This award is given to asecond-year student John D. andAliceSlayAward character. leadership, scholarship, and quality of life and education through service, have made impressive contributions to the This honor recognizes students who andColleges Universities Who’s WhoinAmerican United Methodist Church. of Higher Education of The and ministry lines are by determined Board General the arship and leadership ability. Award guide- havewho demonstrated outstanding schol- Methodist juniors, middlers, and seniors awardsThese are presented to United Christian HigherEducationAward for MethodistFoundationUnited Church. of Theand United ministry Methodist by of Board General Higher the Education ship ability. Award guidelines are determined onstrate outstanding scholarship and leader parish and dem- local who inthe usefulness students exhibit who unusual promise of United degree-seeking full-time, Methodist awardsThese are given to second-year, Awards MethodistSeminary United
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156 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS photo: Cindy Brown 09T Brown Cindy photo: with diverse hermeneutical approaches. literature,ing of secondary and engagement throughskills writing the of papers, read the - emphasizes development the of exegetical of interpreting New the Testament, which An introduction to practice and the theory NT501. (Faculty) Spring. Credit, three hours. Prerequisite: Testament II NT502. InterpretationoftheNew dimensionslogical of biblical these books. attention to historical, the literary, and- theo cepts of New the Testament writings, with An introduction to contents the and con- before enrolling in NT501.(Faculty) must complete Old the Testament Sequence Fall. Credit, three hours. MDiv students Testament I NT501. InterpretationoftheNew of Old Testament literature. poetic text of ancient Israel and interpretation the Writings, with attention to cultural the con- Introduction to Latter the Prophets and the OT501. (Faculty) Spring. Credit, three hours. Prerequisite: Testament II OT502. InterpretationoftheOld pretation of Old Testament prose literature. tural context of ancient Israel and to inter the Prophets, with attention to and- history the cul Introduction to Pentateuch the and Former Fall. Credit, three hours. (Faculty) Testament I OT501. InterpretationoftheOld Introduction toBiblicalStudy Biblical Studies year.each academic semester,particular except where noted, or are not guaranteed offered to be during a coursesthe offered at Candler. courses These are listedCourses section inthis asample of C ourse
D escriptions - (Abraham, Isaac, Jacob), Exodus the (Moses) as issues and topics such as Patriarchs the biblicalthe examined stories as be well will form historical the background to some of sites (Megiddo, Hazor, Gezer, Dan) that ies (inscriptions, architecture) and important and methodology.ory The famous discover archaeology with careful examination of- the An introduction of to field the biblical Credit, three hours. (Borowski) BI650. ArchaeologyandtheBible Bible arose. from milieu the which sociocultural the of biblical texts and understanding the of explore how interpretation the affect they Michaelin the C.Carlos Museum and In course this students encounter artifacts OT501/502 or equivalent. (LeMon) Credit, three hours. Prequisites: Bible: BiblicalText andMaterialCulture BI634. ThroughtheMuseumwith interpretation. Ethnicity, (Race, and Gender) and consider future the of feminist biblical nist interpretations from avarietyof cultures materials. Weapocryphal explore will femi- Testament and New Testament as well as include attention to texts from Old the both gender, power, and sexuality. The course will interpretations relate as they to issues of A seminar exploring biblcal texts and permission of instructor. the (Faculty) 501/502 and NT501/502or equivalent, or Credit, three hours. Prerequisite: OT BI605. FeministInterpretationofBible actions with Greek culture and Roman rule. attention with special period, to inter their Jewish people during Temple Second the of literature the A survey and religion of the (Same as WR603.) Credit, three hours. (Wilson) Mediterranean Diaspora BI603. AncientJudaisminthe Biblical Interpretation - - on course the schedule applicable. when Prerequisites may required be and are noted byled regular Candler and visiting faculty. topicSpecial or one-time offering courses Credit, variable. (Faculty) Interpretation BI698. SpecialTopics inBiblical religion, and ancient art. topics studied that be include will daily life, kings of Israel and Judah, and forth. Other so and settlement the of Canaan (Joshua), the to and issues. literary theological diverse attention and methods with special Study texts of inExodus, selected using Credit, three hours. (Faculty) OT602. Exodus to and issues. literary theological diverse attention and methods with special Study texts of using inGenesis, selected Credit, three hours. (Faculty) OT601. Genesis inextra-biblicaloccurrences materials. theremine whether is any for evidence these examineding to cultures be deter will also biblical narratives. Records from surround- thoroughly it whether to supports see the The archaeological record examined be will examines impact their on Israelites. the tions of events these Bible inthe and This course at looks - descrip primary the Credit, three hours. (Borowski) of Canaan OT552. TheExodusandtheSettlement statusburials, the of women, and like. the culture, city planning, Israelite the kitchen, includingBCE), economy, religion and Everyday life inancient Israel (1200–586 Credit, three hours. (Borowski) OT551. DailyLifeinAncientIsrael Old Testament
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157 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS COURSE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 159 - New Testament Bible the NT540. Teaching as (Same (Faculty) hours. three Credit, RE540.) the meth with - students equips course This experience to the odology others enable to power and relevant, intelligible, an as Bible the how examines It life. in daily ful force corporate and personal faith shapes Bible a Contextual (NT540CEE when offered life. Elective.) Education NT601. Matthew (Faculty) hours. three Credit, close and to introduction an is course This commonly the Christian gospel of reading - the histori studies It Matthew. to attributed the gospel, of theologicalcal context and of a means as literary forms, its including exegesis. the art of practicing NT602. Mark (Faculty) hours. three Credit, literary and uses historical course This the theology the of investigate to tools of portrayal particularly its Mark, Gospel of Christology discipleship. and NT603. Luke (Faculty) hours. three Credit, Luke the Gospel of of study exegetical An theological, literary, to attention gives that issues. historical and OT679. Colloquy Leadership Colloquy OT679. semester each Offered hours. two Credit, or OT501 of the instructors of invitation by fulfill DoesOT502. requirements. not area Testament Old in Topics Special OT698. (Faculty) variable. Credit, courses offering one-time or Special topic faculty. visiting and Candler regular led by noted are and be required may Prerequisites when applicable. schedule the course on - mon writing and performance. In these ways, In performance. and writing mon picture both big to willthe course attend Christian a whole, as (the Pentateuch issues the problem Testament, the Old of preaching detailed more to as well as law/gospel) of (specific exegesis, books/texts/genres, matters etc.). production, sermon OT670. The Bible and Care of the Earth (Newsom) hours. three Credit, between the relation of investigation An environmental for concerns contemporary to relevant the Bible from texts ethics and a as when offered (OT670CEE those issues. Elective.) Education Contextual OT653. Ancient Israel’s Neighbors Israel’s Ancient OT653. (Borowski) hours. three Credit, of the neighbors is this course of subject The Phoenicians, the Philistines, Israel: ancient Arameans, Edomites, Moabites, Ammonites, in close were These peoples others. many and influenced its and Israel ancient with contact will study We etc. economy, culture, history, these as peoples of histories and the cultures texts, extra-biblical and in biblical they appear reflected they in the as archaeological are and excavations. in recent uncovered remains Strategies for of Terror: OT659. Texts from Texts Interpreting Troublesome the Hebrew Bible (Wright) hours. three Credit, deeply that texts biblical on focusing A course pain. or outrage us causing us, trouble OT660. Preaching Torah and OT501 Prerequisites: hours. three Credit, P660.) as (Same P501. (Strawn/Faculty) - the prob into entrée an provides course The of Christian preaching of promise lem and the Torah, on focusing by Testament the Old - inspira Taking the books Bible. five first of or the Hebrew of nature the polyvalent from tion the class instruction, etc.”), (“law, torah word law just beyond genres the different to attends Exegetical in the Pentateuch. found are that - (narra genres torah the large three on work poetry) an with will be conducted law, tive, fulfillment in, ser eventual and eye toward, cal and pastoral significance of poetry significance of pastoral cal and will when offered (OT624CEE also be explored. Elective) Education a Contextual as Apocalyptic Imagination OT626. The OT Prerequisites: hours. three Credit, (Newsom) equivalent. 501/502 or apocalyptic of the origins of investigation An Judaism in early development its thought, in transformation its and Christianity, and thought. modern religious OT630. Hebrew Exegesis or BL511/512 Prequisite: hours. three Credit, (Faculty) equivalent. the Hebrew of exegesis to introduction An with and the original language using Bible - representa selected to from texts reference Exegesis: Hebrew (OT630J. genres. tive [Wright].) Jeremiah Commandments OT637. The Ten (Faculty) hours. three Credit, the Decalogue the analyzes and course This - litera in biblical “Commandment” of notion in churches interpretations of via study ture especially film. culture, in contemporary and a Contextual as when offered (OT637CEE Elective) Education OT648. Exile and Restoration 501 or OT Prerequiste: hours. three Credit, (Newsom) equivalent. the of role the profound of exploration An literature, the history, exile in transforming also course attends The theology Israel. and of that theological the lasting to resources defeat the national experience of from emerge refracted in the Bible. exile those as are and a Contextual as when offered (OT648CEE Elective) Education OT649. Bible and Sermon (Faculty) hours. three Credit, P649.) as (Same from move students helps course This to attending the sermon, to work exegetical both the substance continues that preaching function. and form its and text the biblical of -
OT624. The Bible and/as Poetry OT501/502 Prerequisite: hours. three Credit, (Strawn) equivalent. or poetry biblical to means introduction by An Old of analysis and selectedof reading mod- Eastern, and Near ancient Testament, and themes, conventions, ern poems. Poetic theologi The - willstructures be investigated. OT622. Jeremiah (Wright) hours. three Credit, the Jeremiah book of of study exegetical An - a pro as role its to specialwith attention text. phetic OT619. A Skeptic in Scripture: The Book of Ecclesiastes OT501/502 Prerequisite: hours. three Credit, (Strawn) equivalent. or the book of of study exegetical An (1) its to: special with Ecclesiastes attention the and Literature in the Wisdom placement theology, (2) its scripture, of canon larger contemporary with resonance (3) its and discourses. and issues OT617. Psalms (LeMon) hours. three Credit, the Psalms book of of study exegetical An rhetoric the Psalms’ to specialwith attention theology their prayer. functionand as and a Contextual as when offered (OT617CEE Elective) Education OT616. Job (Newsom) hours. three Credit, - explo hermeneutical Detailed and exegetical modern including the Job, book of of rations the book. raised by the issues to responses OT605. Moses Amends the Amends the Moses OT605. Deuteronomy Book of The Constitution: or OT501 Prerequisite: hours. three Credit, (Strawn) equivalent. the book of of study exegetical An - strate the book’s on focusing Deuteronomy rhetoric. and revision, repetition, gies of impor pivotal theology its and Deuteronomic will also be treated. Testament in the Old tance
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Biblical Languages Biblical Hebrew BL510. Concise (Faculty) hours. three Credit, to orientation down slimmed semester A one and basic tools on focusing Hebrew biblical preaching. and exegesis for software to Biblical Hebrew I BL511. Introduction (Faculty) hours. three Credit, Fall. a year- comprising courses two of first The - gram Hebrew biblical to introduction long theOld reading on emphasis an with mar, reference Standard in Hebrew. Testament will be exegesis presented. biblical for works BL512. Introduction to Biblical Hebrew II Prerequisite: hours. three Credit, Spring. (Faculty) equivalent. or BL511 emphasis an with BL511, of Continuation in Hebrew. Testament the Old reading on biblical for works reference Standard will course The will beexegesis presented. some with reading, in extended culminate small books of in the treatment, exegetical Testament. Old BL520. Concise Greek (Faculty) hours. three Credit, orientation slimmed-down semester, A one basic on focusing Greek Testament New to preaching. and exegesis for software and tools I BL521. Introduction to Biblical Greek (Faculty) hours. three Credit, Fall. reflected as Greek Koine to introduction An on emphasis early and Testament in the New and grammar, the basic vocabulary, learning Testament the New read to required syntax exegesis. do biblical to and Prerequisites may be required and are noted on noted are and be required may Prerequisites when applicable. schedule the course - love, marriage, divorce, virginity, same-sex virginity, divorce, marriage, love, when (NT639CEE sex relations. and love, Elective) Education a Contextual as offered Christian Women NT641. Early as (Same (Hylen) hours. three Credit, HC641.) authority and the roles explores course This fourth to (first church in the early women of this used history is the ways and centuries) leader women’s about in modern arguments Gender) and (Race, Ethnicity, ship. NT649. Bible and Sermon as (Same (Faculty) hours. three Credit, P649.) from move students helps course This to attending the sermon, to work exegetical both the substance continues that preaching function. and form its and text the biblical of NT649S Sermon: Hebrews; and (NT649G Bible and Bible NT649U Sermon: Mark; and Bible a as (NT649CEE when offered Sermon: John) Elective) Education Contextual NT650. Greek Exegesis NT501, Prerequisites: hours. three Credit, equivalent. or BL522, and NT502, BL521, (Faculty) based the Greek course on exegesis an is This - in con read to will learn how Students text. elements recognize argument, an follow text, the puzzles consider as well as rhetoric, of discusses the the text subjects from arising discusses course them. it The the way and experience advanced an provide to meant is in exegesis. and both in Greek NT679. Colloquy Leadership semester each Offered hours. two Credit, NT501 or of the instructors of invitation by NT502. Does fulfill requirements. not area in New NT698. Special Topics Testament (Faculty) variable. Credit, courses offering one-time or Special topic faculty. visiting and Candler regular led by -
the New Testament (Kraftchick) hours. three Credit, discusses various and studies course This these how determine to death for NT images - concep our be can used develop to images mortality. and existence human of tions NT639. Sexuality in the Bible (Faculty) hours. three Credit, and Christian conversations Contemporary focus to sexuality tend of issues conflicts over - full com and scripture’s of portion a tiny on dimension this fundamental to witness plex every considers course This life. human of erotic on touches that scripture of passage standing and his ministerial strategies as as strategies ministerial his and standing Acts. and letters reflected the Pauline within a Contextual as (NT626CEE when offered Elective) Education NT629. Images of Death in NT619. Revelation and its Interpreters and Revelation NT619. NT501 or Prerequisite: hours. three Credit, (Hylen) equivalent. skills with to students equips course This today the church for Revelation interpret interpretations. other evaluate to and New Testament NT622. The and Healing (Wilson) hours. three Credit, health, perspectives on various Explores in the practices healing New and sickness, the meaning and world its and Testament the practices healing for have these may (NT622CEE when today. congregations of Elective) Education a Contextual as offered of Paul NT625. The Theology or NT501 Prerequisites: hours. three Credit, (Faculty) equivalent. how focuses on that letters Paul’s of A study in light God life thinking and about Paul’s can Jesus of resurrection and the death of theology. instruct contemporary Theology of Ministry NT626. Paul’s NT501 or Prerequisites: hours. three Credit, (Holladay) equivalent. self-under apostolic Paul’s of exploration An
NT617. Colossians and Ephesians (Wilson) hours. three Credit, these letters of investigation exegetical An their theological moral and how on focusing to and another one to related are arguments corpus. in the Pauline letters other NT613. I Corinthians (Faculty) hours. three Credit, with I Corinthians of study exegetical An context. Greco-Roman its to special attention NT612. Romans (Faculty) hours. three Credit, the to letter Paul’s of study exegetical An Rome. at church NT611. The Acts of the Apostles NT611. The Acts of the Apostles NT501/ Prerequisites: hours. three Credit, (Faculty) equivalent. NT502 or special giving attention study, exegetical An and life Mediterranean to relates Acts how to in the century C.E. first culture NT607. Parables of Jesus NT607. Parables of (Kraftchick) hours. three Credit, Jesus of the focuses parables course on This and context historical in their literary and modern and ancient them to comparing Rabbinic, (e.g., language parabolic of forms as such modern authors poetry, Greek etc.). Kafka, Borges, NT605. Studying the Synoptic Gospels the Synoptic NT605. Studying (Wilson) hours. three Credit, opportunity an students offers course This - synop gospel a using practice advanced for and the historical to special with sis attention critical gospel literary methods attending study. NT604. The Fourth Gospel The Fourth NT604. (Faculty) hours. three Credit, the Gospel of exegesis focuses course on This distinctive with familiarity including John, of Jesus, of portrait the Johannine John, of traits theology. Johannine and
160 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS COURSE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 163 estamental literature, the New Testament Testament the New literature, estamental early and philosophy, Greco-Roman writings, (Theology) Christian authors. in Radical HC615. Women Protestantism (Strom) hours. three Credit, in radi- women of the role of Examination the sixteenth from movements cal Protestant attention Particular centuries. eighteenth to women by prophecy and writing to given is Quaker, radical Puritan, in the Anabaptist, (Race, movements. Methodist and Pietist, Gender) and Ethnicity, Development of HC616. Pietism: The Modern Piety (Strom) hours. three Credit, renewal will religious course This focus on the Reformation, of in the wake movements further with Pietism especially continental such movements cognate to given attention Methodism. Quietism, and Puritanism, as (Theology) HC617. Early Christian Worship (Phillips) hours. three Credit, and the sources examines seminar This early of the study methods for evolving the from sacrament and Christian worship period, patristic the late into Testament New Eucharistic of the development including the liturgical initiation, of the rites prayers, (Theology) prayer. daily and year, HC618. Ethics of Aquinas as (Same (Reynolds) hours. three Credit, ES618.) the foundations of treatment Thomas’s human as such topics ethics, including of vice habits, freeaction, will, thepassions, in his explained as law, and virtue, and lec- involves theologiae. Teaching Summa primary of close reading and seminars, tures, (Theology)texts. HC610. Survey of African Christianity: Christianity: of African Survey HC610. Adelaja Apollos to From as (Same (Hanciles) hours. three Credit, M610.) and the establishment explores course This in Africa. Christianity Regional of growth the form develop-ments experiences and - the assess But the study. of blocks building detailed historical provide to less aims ment the in every of region the church of coverage themes, major negotiate to than subcontinent the to constituent developments and currents the Africanrise Christianity—including of and culture religious indigenous of vital role significance The Islam. with the interaction impact and the role as well as colonialism of an form enterprise missionary Western of emphasis central but theme, overarching agency, will African be initiatives, placed on elements indispensable as enterprise and the of prospects and in the development African of emergence The African Church. world within factor a major as Christianity (Race, attention. alsoChristianity will receive Gender) and Ethnicity, HC612. Doctrines and Creeds of the Early Church (Briggman) hours. three Credit, cen- of the development considers course This tral doctrines with the Christian tradition, of theol- Trinitarian to given particular attention Readings Pneumatology. and Christology, ogy, this of figures key selections from include by formu-lated period, statements as well as HC501, of Prerequisite councils. church early - stu MDiv for the instructor, of permission or (Theology) dents. HC614. Earliest Christian Belief about the Holy Spirit (Briggman) hours. three Credit, Christian the earliest considers course This particular with Spirit, the Holy beliefs about importance the and influence to attention thought of forms and traditions Jewish of Readings shall include the Spirit. concerning - intert Scriptures, the Hebrew selections from HC503. History of Theology from the the from of Theology History HC503. Century the Twentieth to Reformation (Faculty) hours. three Credit, Fall. Surveythe theological doctrinal of and - devel cultural in its the Christian church of opments the sixteenth of the reformations from setting the mid-twentieth of the transitions to century century. of Global HC509. The Making Christianity (Hanciles) hours. three Credit, global faith a demonstrably was Christianity in Africa, Asia, gravity of center its (with - became a pre it East) the Middle before and (c. 1500). Now, religion Western dominantly again once has it centuries, five roughly after - phenom non-Western a hugely as reemerged a faith reveals A full account historical enon. ultimately global is because it inherently is that fully any never defined by local therefore and provides course This context. or phase historic - his 2,000 year Christianity’s of exploration an oftory a primary the with processes focus on the critical and transmission cross-cultural defined the experience and have that elements heart- in successive the faith of expression will guide the issues discus- core Five lands. indigenous (or principle the translation sion: of vernacular expressions and appropriations - mission of agencies and the agents the faith); - reforma of movements major ary expansion; major other with interaction renewal; and tion in the periodic factors causative and faiths; the faith. of extermination shifts or HC609. Early Monastic Thought and Practice (Briggman) hours. three Credit, fifth- and fourth- of writings major of A study Persia of Aphrahat from monasticism, century Benedict. of will the Themes Rule to include - concep traditions, Jewish the of influence ascetic and prayer, God, of practices of tions celibacy, habits, practices—especially eating familial relations. from the withdrawal and a Contextual as (HT609CEE when offered Elective) (Theology) Education -
BL511/512
HC502. Medieval Christian Thought (Faculty) hours. three Credit, Survey the theological, doctrinal,- of insti and church the western of developments tutional the the eve of to renewal the Carolingian from Reformation. History of Christianity HC501. History of Early Christian Thought (Faculty) hours. three Credit, Spring. Survey the doctrinal theological of and - devel cultural in its the Christian church of opments in the 500 years. first setting History and Interpretation of Christianity BL621R. Readings in Biblical Greek in Biblical Greek BL621R. Readings Prerequisites: hours. three Credit, (Faculty) BL521/522. knowledge student’s increasing on Emphasis and grammar, vocabulary, Greek Koine of covering readings weekly through syntax other and Testament the New of portions be repeated may course This literature. Greek selections vary. when the reading credit for ing selections vary. ing BL611R. Readings in Biblical Hebrew Readings in Biblical BL611R. Prerequisites: hours. three Credit, BL522. Introduction to Biblical Greek II Greek to Biblical Introduction BL522. Prerequisite hours. three Credit, Spring. (Faculty) equivalent. or BL521 - special with BL521, empha of Continuation the of portions representative reading on sis Testament. New Greek or equivalent. (Faculty) equivalent. or a with Bible the Hebrew Selected from reading the goal with prose narrative standard focus on vocabulary with facility and greater acquiring of This constructions. grammatical-syntactical when the read credit for be repeated may course
162 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS COURSE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 165 centuries) and the ways this used history is in the ways and centuries) leadership. women’s about modern arguments Gender) and (Race, Ethnicity, Their of Clergy and HC642. History Office (Strom) hours. three Credit, clerical overviewAn the theologies office of of medieval modern to with era the late from writings. autobiographical on emphasis an a Contextual as when offered (HC642CEE Elective) Education America HC645. Theology in (Faculty) hours. three Credit, theology on in discussions and Lectures the century to the seventeenth America from movements, figures, exploring century, 21st Christian of traditions denominational and (Theology) thought. HC646. The Method of Early Discipleship, Methodism: Community, and Holiness (Watson) hours. three Credit, communal of therole explores course This Methodism. in eighteenth-century formation is theology discipleship of Wesley’s John aspects a variety of of with along explored, in early in community Christian formation the to given is attention Particular Methodism. theology social was of holiness Wesley’s way small groups, Methodist in early expressed the band especially and meeting the class meeting. HC647. The Holiness Movement and American Methodism (Watson) hours. three Credit, - examina in-depth an provides course This the rise and Methodism American of tion movement the Holiness of development and twentieth early and nineteenth in the late American key considers course The centuries. the resisted, or for, who advocated Methodists sancti- entire and holiness focus on renewed Particular Methodism. in American fication and the development to given is attention a as Methodism American of fragmentation - oramic view of cultural practices that have have that practices cultural view of oramic been the African social Americans, for glue the present. into advancing and historically ecclesial and the ways through will move We have practice belief and religious nonecclesial ritual, tradition, folk black with intersected and material other and art, literature music, rise a give to to forms cultural non-material social, black political enduring and vibrant this cultur in America. In life economic and will we also wrestle course, ally thematic despite that issues ethicalwith and subjects possess the spirituality black of the strength social black of forms to contribute to potential death. Theology and HC636K. Reformation Historiography permission Instructor hours. three Credit, (Strom) required. issues will seminar examine advanced This theology historiography and Reformation of methodological of a variety perspec- from the the significance of include Topics tives. the modern era, the growing for Reformation methods, of the place new historical of impact theology modern and history, in early religion methods, research piety, and culture popular seminar The resources. bibliographical and Europe, and Germany will on focus primarily will also- the expan to be given attention but The Asia. modern to Christianity early of sion the basic with a familiarity assumes course (Theology) history. Reformation of themes HC640. Theology of Friedrich Schleiermacher (Pacini) hours. three Credit, of development and the genesis of A study reli- Christ and on thought Schleiermacher’s “The Religion,” on the “Speeches from gion, “The Soliloquies,” Dialogue,” Christmas Eve (Theology) “Theand Christian Faith.” HC641. Early Christian Women NT641.) as (Same (Hylen) hours. three Credit, authority and the roles explores course This fourth to (first church in the early women of contemporary issues of the church and the- and the church of issues contemporary (Theology) ology. Faith and History HC624. Jesus: (Pacini) hours. three Credit, that show to is this seminar of aim The - the com Christian history, throughout history and faith, Jesus, of question plex and configurations different achieved has dif- at “answers” different cor-respondingly the history of from times. Examples ferent from essays and the Deists, of art, writings and Schelling, Hoelderlin, Hegel, Kant, discussed. (Theology) are Kierkegaard Thomas Aquinas HC625. Theology of (Reynolds) hours. three Credit, the nature, of understanding Thomas’s theology of (sacra aims docmethods,- and theologiae. Summa in his trina), explained as and seminars, lectures, involves Teaching primary (Theology) texts. of close reading HC627. Theology of Luther (Strom) hours. three Credit, and work Luther’s of examination An the Protestant of theology in the context sixteenth-cen- and movement Reformation (Theology) tury German society. HC629. Mystical Theology (Reynolds) hours. three Credit, medieval a wide of variety of examination An the shared of in light theologians mystical theology. mystical paradigm, of or concept, primary of close reading on is Emphasis Plato, include Authors in translation. texts and the Great, Gregory Augustine, Plotinus, - para the foundational (for ps.-Dionysius Guigo Thierry, St. of then William and digms), Magdeburg, of Mechtild II, Bonaventure, The Eckhart, and Meister Porete, Marguerite (Theology) Unknowing. of Cloud HC633. African American Religion and Culture as (Same (N. Phillips) hours. three Credit, SR633.) - a pan offers course interdisciplinary This to the to , which
HC623. Theology of Augustine (Faculty) hours. three Credit, thought Augustine’s of development The to attention with career, and life his across HC620. Theology in the Monastic the Monastic HC620. Theology in Tradition (Reynolds) hours. three Credit, a back- and a foreground has course This - the institu is the background In ground. and social and monasticism tional history of - the ori from movements, religious related of the end to Christian monasticism of gins some are the foreground In the Ages. Middle of examples perennially popular and classic Rule Benedict’s from writing, monastic HC621. Seminar in Thomas Aquinas permission Instructor hours. three Credit, (Reynolds) required. a with cross-listed which is seminar, This (RLHT721R), provides doctoral seminar to opportunity an with Candler students theology in greater Aquinas’s Thomas study or introductory in an possible is than depth varies the course survey focus of The course. God, include topics but year, to year from and happiness, epistemology, and cognition theology with familiarity Some science. a as might This prerequisite. is work Thomas’s as (such course previous from be acquired with agreement by HT625) or, HT618 or reading. assigned an from the instructor, (Theology) HC619. Reforming the Church and the and the Church Reforming HC619. Models Sixteenth-Century People: (Strom) hours. three Credit, Catholic, Protestant, of investigation An responses as movements radical reform and century. the sixteenth of the challenges to will doctrinal to be given Special attention as well as ecclesial developments, and issues the family, piety, lay for the implications to social politicaland structures. and 14th-century Cloud of Unknowing the theological analyzing by closely read we them in light interpreting by and arguments (Theology) context. their historical of
164 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS COURSE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 167 - the eighteenth century through the Second through century the eighteenth after its in Council and (1962–1965) Vatican from documents the major with Along math. include may engage we II, authors Vatican von Urs Hans Rahner, Karl de Lubac, Henri Sobrino, Jon Elizabeth Johnson, Balthasar, (Theology) Davis. Cyprian and Jordan, Mark as a HC675. Modern Christianity Global Phenomenon as (Same (Hanciles) hours. three Credit, M675.) the to serves course This introduction an as a global as Christianity of study historical will develop- survey major It phenomenon. encounters significant as well as within, ments and North Europe, in between, the church the Pacific America, Africa,South and Asia, Course the present. 1600 to roughly from actors will the highlight material complex an as the church shaped have that trends and examine and social institution indigenous reflect that developments historical major a (as in which the church ways concrete - imme its impacted has faith) of community Special the wider world. and context diate of will the critical to be role given attention in missions and outreach of forms various the as well as global expansion Christianity’s in initiatives non-Western of role significant global Christianity. shaping HC679R. Colloquy Leadership hours. two Credit, the of invitation by each semester Offered Does HC503. not and HC501 of instructors elective provides fulfill requirements, area credit. HC685. History of Canon Law as (Reynolds) (Same hours. three Credit, the law from ES685. Course cross-listed is school.) its law, canon to introduction A historical - juridical proce its methodology, its sources, special with influence, emphasis its and dures, Gratian from law canon of the development on - the com of (died the promulgation ca. 1140) to Pope under law canon collection of prehensive - addressed through the context of the literary of the context through addressed - elab Aurelius Marcus that “mediation” of genre obser the spiritual of thecontext and orated (Breviary), the Hours the of Liturgy of vance principalits of the arguments with together Kant, Immanuel and Aquinas Thomas critics, of in the letters version a contemporary and a as when offered (HC656CEE Weil. Simone Elective) (Theology) Education Contextual America HC659. Religion in (Faculty) hours. three Credit, move- religious on discussion and Lectures piety of traditions and institutions, ments, the seven- in America practice from and century. the 21st century to teenth HC661. The Black Church (Erskine) hours. three Credit, - the evolu seeks investigate to course This will in America. We church the black of tion this history of a chronological attempt not will moments choose decisive but church examination. for this church of in the life with will discussion beThere a sustained Herskovits, Melville Frazier, E. Franklin Marilyn and Foote, Albert Julia Raboteau, Gender) (Race, Ethnicity, Richardson. HC669. The History and Theology of Eucharistic Worship (Faculty) hours. three Credit, the of theological study and A liturgical and the Eucharist of evolution and origins in covered is subject The practices. related philosophical, cultural, the major of terms the which formed movements historical and (HC669CEE this evolution. of background Education a Contextual as when offered Elective) (Theology) HC672. Modern Catholicism (Lösel) hours. three Credit, ST678.) as (Same modern to students introduces course This a and a historical both from Catholicism trace the signifi- theological perspective. We ecclesiastical theological changes and cant from undergone has Church the Catholic HC653. World Evangelism in an Age of in an Age Evangelism World HC653. Empire EV653, as (Same (Jones) hours. three Credit, M653.) the 19th thebeginning century until of From Christians the 20ththe middle century, of were Europe America and North from and conquer to effort in a massive involved examines course This Christianize the world. - impe between Western the relationship noting missions, religious and rial missions in which they both conflictedthe ways and will Attention in their endeavors. cooperated in Asia, Christians indigenous to be given Africa work Latin America, whose and life, religious crucial was witness in shaping and imperialism. to responses HC654. Faith and Reason (Pacini) hours. three Credit, the concep-tions differing exploring A seminar both in clas-sical “reason” of and “faith” of mod Calvin)- and Luther, Aquinas, (Anselm, Schleiermacher), with and ern (Kant thinkers - rea and in which faith the ways upon emphasis opposed. than related frequently more are son Luce and Marion Luc Jean Readings from - the empha of criticisms will introduce Irigaray thinking. (Theology) of this tradition ses of HC655. Comparative Theology and Literature (Pacini) hours. three Credit, ST691.) as (Same in which the ways to devoted A seminar the conflicts in address literary expressions in the face of emerge experience that human theological indifference. silence or (Theology) HC656. Reality of God (Pacini) hours. three Credit, the of the question explores that A seminar the of practices of Godbeing of in the context - so-called The “onto meditation. and prayer God of the existence for logical arguments” will Descartes be advanced and Anselm that
HC652. Augustine, Descartes, and on the First Person “I” Wittgenstein (Pacini) hours. three Credit, in which the ways explores seminar This thought in Western thinkers dominant three the self-referential of the features exploited articulate to ‘I’” Person the “First of character them- which they within found the worlds (Theology)selves. HC651. Shame, Guilt, and the Rites of Reconciliation (Faculty) hours. three Credit, RP651.) as (Same the and psychology of examination An in read guilt, and shame of phenomenology the of theological context and the historical confession, of rites of development church’s (Theology) reconciliation. and forgiveness, HC650. Sin and Salvation: Methodist/ HC650. Sin and Salvation: Perspectives Wesleyan (Matthews) hours. three Credit, of a range examine students this course, In understanding of Christian theological ways biblical, on emphasis with salvation, sin and United contemporary and Wesleyan, historic (HC650CEE understandings. Methodist Education a Contextual as when offered Elective) (Theology) HC649. John Wesley’s Theology and Theology and Wesley’s HC649. John Thought Religious Eighteenth-Century (Matthews) hours. three Credit, under- Wesley’s John analyzes course This and faith, reason, of the nature of standing among the relationships experience, examines functions their respective them, explores - consid and epistemology, religious in his discontinuity and continuity of points ers of currents major other and between Wesley concerning thought 18th-century religious - ordi Methodist United for (Not these issues. (Theology) credit) nation theological tradition in the second half of the half the in of theological second tradition 19th century.
166 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS COURSE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 169 to make moral judgments in the light of its its of in the light judgments moral make to (ST/ convictions. religious and claims faith a Contextual as whenES641CEE offered Elective.) Education ST645. Ecclesiology (Lösel) hours. three Credit, the theological nature, explores course This the of the mission and the structures, ecu- explicitly an from Christian Church the church’s focus on menical perspective. We the church’s in the liturgy, rooted as nature defin- its salvation, of economy in God’s role to relates it how and structure, and marks ing include engage we God.the Reign Authors of Rahner, Karl Barth, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Karl Zizioulas, and John Balthasar, von Urs Hans Elizabeth Johnson. ST647. Theology of Dietrich Bonhoeffer (Erskine) hours. three Credit, Bonhoeffer seeks understand course to This fully as as and clearly as terms own his on is whether there will investigate We possible. between the “early shift” “epistemological an and the Bonhoeffer Bonhoeffer” Letters and of doctrines- The ecclesiol Prison. of from Papers (the world reality God, and Christology, ogy, theological for up will come age) of come attention. ST651. Theologies of Hope and Liberation (Erskine) hours. three Credit, apoca- and eschatology looks at course This Particular theology. lypse in contemporary of will the thought to be given attention Boff, Dorotee Leonardo Moltmann, Jürgen James and de Chardin, Soelle, Teilhard Pierre which focuses question central The Cone. be to we faithful may how is discussion our - his own in our time and Christ in our Jesus circumstances? torical ST652. Global Feminist Theologies (McDougall) hours. three Credit, global to students introduces course This theology in- an Christian feminist through theological feminist/women’s of study depth - ST620. Black Theology and Ethics and Black Theology ST620. as (Same (Erskine) hours. three Credit, ES620.) the leading of some of contributions The their placing willtheologians be considered recent more with in conversation work theo- in particular womanist contributors, theological of discussion of light In logians. theologies, womanist and in black themes willwe ethical identify critical and issues and (Race, Ethnicity, the fore. to come that Gender) as Theologian ST626. The Preacher P501, Prerequisites: hours. three Credit, (McDougall/Faculty) equivalent. or ST501, P626.) as (Same the act with of students helps course This the theological emphasizes reflection and in accessible express that sermons of crafting theological issues. thinking about careful ways ST627. Theology of the Church and Sacraments (Faculty) hours. three Credit, of theological understandings and Biblical Supper the Lord’s and baptism, the church, other to also is given discussed. Attention are ecumenism. to and sacraments traditional ST631. Christian Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, and Renewal (E. Phillips) hours. three Credit, of study pastoral theological, and Historical, course This renewal. and confirmation, baptism, twentieth-century to specialpays attention in theology (ST631CEE practice. and reforms Education a Contextual as when offered Elective.) ST641. Christology and Ethics as (Same (Erskine) hours. three Credit, ES641.) the relationship investigates course This Two life. the moral Christ and between Jesus and isolate (a) to foci will be preeminent: the of principles clarify the fundamental inter discern (b) to and and Christian life needs the Christian community how pret A biblical and theological study of the of theological study and A biblical the doctrine to gender of of relationship the historical to God. attention Particular as theological traditions women’s retrieval of - formula women’s contemporary to as well of God, the nature about language of tions relation, the God-world and power divine non-Trinitarian versus Trinitarian and the doctrine to God. (Race, of approaches when Gender) (ST607CEE and Ethnicity, Elective) Education a Contextual as offered the Body Redeeming ST610P. (Instructor (McDougall) hours. three Credit, required.) permission cross- (which is seminar advanced This examines a doctoral seminar) as listed the to attitudes historical Christianity’s feminist with bodyfemale in conjunction - reformulat retrieving and for proposals Christian the doctrines ing impact that the seminar Throughout bodyfemale today. will both be historical placed on emphasis well as Christian traditions of re-workings theological aims. feminist constructive as Gender) and (Race, Ethnicity, Art and Urban Spaces ST618. Theology, (Lösel) hours. three Credit, art, to theological approaches Explores both environment, the built and architecture, perspectives. systematic and historical from theological recent four of the help With and taste, art, architecture, on monographs Christian approaches environment, the built studied. is the centuries art through to ST619. Liturgy and Architecture (Lösel) hours. three Credit, the at questions seeks explore to course This liturgy Christian sacramental of intersection - anthropo historical, from architecture, and will theologicallogical, perspectives. and We the understood have Christians how study how their worship, function of and nature their spaces for used architectural they have gender purposes, which role and liturgical when (ST619CEE in this context. played has Elective) Education a Contextual as offered
ST607. Doctrine of God—Women’s ST607. Doctrine of God—Women’s Past and Present Voices or ST501 Prerequisite: hours. three Credit, (McDougall) equivalent. ST605. Providence, Evil, and Suffering (Soulen) hours. three Credit, what consider to students allows course This God’s regarding not—say may may—and we in the power redemptive and love, fidelity, by death and evil, chaos, suffering, face of - contempo and traditional of examination these to issues. rary Christian approaches ST501. Systematic Theology hours. three Credit, Spring. and Fall Lösel, McDougall) (Erskine, in contemporary issues and Survey figures of doctrines God, Christ, of including theology, salvation, humanity, revelation, spirit, holy students for Opportunities eschatology. and theology. constructive do to Systematic Theology HC698. Special Topics in History of in History of HC698. Special Topics Christianity (Faculty) variable. Credit, courses offering one-time or Special topic faculty. visiting and Candler regular led by noted are and be required may Prerequisites when applicable. schedule the course on Gregory XIII in 1580. Topics include episcopal include 1580. Topics XIII in Gregory councils church evolution; its jurisdiction and - law; medieval of the canoni early sources as the scientific of cal the emergence collections; Middle the central during law canon of study the legal profession; of the development Ages; courts; episcopal actual cases of from records decretal decretals, the decretists; and Gratian use of the juris-prudential and collections commune; the ius of thedecretals; evolution ideas and canonical of influence the lasting and survived in which have of many procedures, and justice of concepts (including modern law - the com law, natural process, due rights, equity, evidential as well so as forth, good, and mon (Theology)practices.
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Christianity and Culture Ethics and Society ES501. Christian Ethics hours. three Credit, Spring. and Fall (Faculty) Christian ethics of foundations and nature The as Christian responsibility of the meaning and social issues. concrete to related cal systems of Solovyov and Berdyaev and Berdyaev and and Solovyov of cal systems Bakhtin’s to materialism” Soviet “dialectical of trends theory latest dialogue. The of Cosmism, as Culturology, such 1980s–2000s - exam postmodern are and Conceptualism specific - ined in the aspects their Russian of philosophy. affinities Western with and ity Systematic ST690. Contemporary Theology or ST501 Prerequisite: hours. three Credit, (McDougall) equivalent issues will contemporary course This examine be used theology as may and in systematic in the students MDiv for course the capstone concentration. Theology Ethics and Theology and ST691. Comparative Literature as (Same (Pacini) hours. three Credit, HT655.) in which the ways to devoted A seminar the conflicts in address literary expressions in the face of emerge experience that human theological indifference. silence or in ST698. Special Topics Systematic Theology (Faculty) variable. Credit, courses offering one-time or Special topic faculty. visiting and Candler regular led by noted are and be required may Prerequisites when applicable. schedule the course on - - philosophy, sociology, postcolonial theory, theory, postcolonial sociology, philosophy, of the question legal theoryand regarding we Authors reform. criminalpunishment Hippo, of Augustine include may engage James Nussbaum, Martha Foucault, Michel Gorringe. Timothy and Whitman, Catholicism ST678. Modern as (Lösel) (Same hours. three Credit, HT672.) modern to students introduces course This a and a historical both from Catholicism trace the signifi- theological perspective. We ecclesiastical theological changes and cant from undergone has Church the Catholic the Second century through the eighteenth after in its Council (1962–1965) and Vatican math. Along with the major documents from from documents the major with Along math. include may engage we II, authors Vatican von Urs Hans Rahner, Karl de Lubac, Henri Sobrino, Jon Elizabeth Johnson, Balthasar, Davis. Cyprian and Jordan, Mark ST679. Contemporary Anglican Theology or ST501 Prerequisite: hours. three Credit, (McDougall) equivalent. a survey- con of provides seminar This focus The theology. Anglican temporary cur are will theological that be on issues rently sparking debate across the Anglican the Anglican across debate sparking rently to approaches different e.g., communion, the relationship Christology, and Scripture and theology, and spirituality gender, of - the global com of Anglican the nature across will Course range readings munion. (Anglo-Catholic, tradition the Anglican and Reformed/Evangelical), liberal, and Coakley, Sarah as such authors will include Desmond Kathryn Tanner, Ford, David Williams. Rowan Tutu, ST680. Philosophy and Religion in Russia (Epstein) hours. three Credit, the development explores course This - phi atheistic and religious Russian of between 19th-century debate from losophy idealists and Westernizers, and Slavophiles - philosophi comprehensive nihilists through - - mons, and conceptual frames of reference. reference. of frames conceptual and mons, X, Walter Malcolm with A conversation the and Niebur, Reinhold Rauschenbusch, will ensue. church black Theology ST660. Womanist (Faculty) hours. three Credit, to introduction an will course This provide - pri of theology the work through womanist theologians womanist first-generation marily - systemati Organized States. in the United including topics, of a range address cally to theologicalhermeneutics, ethics, biblical theological atonement, Christology, Trinity, evil,- suffering, sote sin and anthropology, the eschatology, and ecclesiology, riology, and both a deconstructive will employ study inter to effort method in an a constructive of practice and the faith enhance and pret Gender) and (Race, Ethnicity, the church. ST661. Philosophical Theology (Faculty) hours. three Credit, as such movement, a major of Examination thought. process or phenomenology ST672. Praxis: The Trinity, Trinitarian The Human Person, and the Christian Life Credit, three hours. Prerequisite: ST501 or equivalent, or instructor permission. (McDougall) - An advanced seminar on classical and con temporary approaches to the doctrine of and its implications for theolog- the Trinity ical anthropology and the shape of the life of faith. Particular attention will be paid to contemporary proposals relating the doc- trine to social, ethical, and liturgical issues that are challenging churches today. ST677. Theological Arguments for Criminal Punishment Reform (Lösel) hours. three Credit, under students help to aims course This “mild” for the theologicalstand rationale which Christian punishment, of forms the through developed have theologians - stem texts of a range engage We ages. theology, of the intersection from ming -
ST659. Theology of Martin Luther King Jr. (Erskine) hours. three Credit, the life, seeks examine to course This King Luther Martin of actions and thought, in theological will expo class engage - The Jr. primary his ideas, ser of analysis and sition ST656. Theology of Jürgen Moltmann (McDougall) hours. three Credit, theology Moltmann’s of study in-depth An the confronting in dialogue challenges with Particular in society. church contemporary in eschatology, contributions his to attention the doctrines to the and of political theology, pneumatology. and creation, Trinity, ST653. Christology in Feminist, ST653. Christology in Feminist, and Mujerista Theologies Womanist, or ST501 Prerequisite: hours. three Credit, (McDougall) equivalent. - con of study ecumenical multicultural An and the person of formulations women’s temporary to Christ. Special attention Jesus of work and of Christology issues of with the intersection ecclesial iden- and gender, and ethnicity, race, Gender) and (Race, Ethnicity, tity. movements from different regions of the of regions different from movements theological their respective and Global South key will address in the US. We movements these Global of South theological concerns in particular theological movements, feminist agency, identity, women’s (e.g., anthropology the body); the gendered toward attitudes and redemption; and sin, suffering, of nature tradi- spiritual indigenous and pneumatology the with will we grapple addition, In tions. concerns justice social gender and major in movements, these feminist/women’s of sex- traf violence, gender-based particular, - institu sexist and poverty, ficking, women’s wider and practices in the church and tions these theologi- will class explore The society. media: various ethical through cal and issues liturgical theological scholarship, indigenous practices and religious popular resources, in-class/Skype and art, documentaries sacred when pos theologians dialogues- guest with Gender) and (Race, Ethnicity, sible.
170 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS COURSE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 173 Credit, three hours. (Jackson) hours. three Credit, ES630. Kierkegaard as Religious as Religious Kierkegaard ES630. Ethicist spectrum a broad of of examination An religious aesthetic, ethical, and Kierkegaard’s the relationship a focus with on writings his and between theological his convictions both Reading will include teachings. moral published works and texts pseudonymous grade (letter name. own Kierkegaard’s under only) ES632. Pastoral Ethics (Burkholder) hours. three Credit, the ethical challenges for students Prepares - con in leaders and they will pastors face as - denomina and communities, gregations, the address designed is to course The tions. who one as the minister of reality complex and leadership moral public for to looked is who one then as and guidance; moral private dilem- moral of faces a wide array regularly . (ES632CEE when offered own one’s of mas Elective) Education a Contextual as ES635. Contemporary Christian Ethics (Faculty) hours. three Credit, - con and topics current explores course This Christian in the field of scholars temporary required. is equivalent ethics. ES501 or ES637. Problems in Aid and Development (Bounds) hours. three Credit, ethical challenges engages course This development global and aid surrounding both Christian will consider We assistance. and local, regional, through participation Christian theo- and global organizations ethical of practices/politics perspectives on student Depending on development. and aid economic include foci may topical interest, human health care, HIV/AIDs, development, racial/ethnic status, conflict,rights, gender non-Christian with engagement and division, will be to paid attention Particular religions. the perspectives on “north/south” differing aid. of politics discussion of theological and in black of themes discussion will theologies, we identify criticalwomanist the fore. to come ethical that and issues Sexual Ethics ES621. Christian (Faculty) hours. three Credit, sexual Christian reflection on of eth- A study will the embodied to be given ics. Attention of the person, notions the human of nature - top and sexual grace, sin and difference, sexual and the AIDS epidemic as ics such violence. Ethics Womanist ES624. Feminist and (Faculty) hours. three Credit, in voices those contemporary of A study the on Christian ethicscritical making claims may Topics women. of the well-being behalf of (racial, difference of the challenge include: women, sexual), against violence economic, women technologies, reproductive roles, family (Race, ecofeminism. in poverty, children and Gender) and Ethnicity, ES625. Sexuality in the Black Church (Faculty) hours. three Credit, themes the intersecting explores course This sexuality, spirituality, African American of to given is Specific attention life. and love, that relationships intricate and the dynamic sexuality sex, and between gender, obtain - a prin as church black the institutional and - repres and constructive of custodian cipal in African America. values cultural sive Gender) and (Race, Ethnicity, ES628. The Civil Rights and the Black Consciousness Movement (Faculty) hours. three Credit, the pivotal of some examines course This personages and organizations, issues, events, black the ongoing to shape given have that an adopts course The freedom. for movement - aesthetic, histori is that approach investigative cal, ethical, sociological, theologi - and political, of the role to given specialcal, with attention - contempo of in light culture and religion black Gender) and rary (Race, Ethnicity, challenges. faithfully engage the the social of engage witness faithfully of the mission of form integral an as church will analyze Students the in world. the church social for witness, theological foundations articulat- and identifying for strategies develop reflect and in the local witness church, that ing a personal theology socialupon of ministry. and Public ES610. Religion, Ethics, Intellectuals (Franklin) hours. three Credit, rhetoric the will moral course This examine who intellectuals and leaders of impact and from condition the human addressed have ethical- and perspectives in the pub religious discussion and Readings, lectures, lic sphere. critical periods around will be organized and leaders when public life, American of ethical and utilized religious intellectuals national shape to discourse and resources Designed a as policy. and direction, debates, in the Laney course in Legacycore Program Leadership. Moral Ethics ES615. John Wesley’s (Faculty) hours. three Credit, theo- Wesley’s John of A critical exposition logical, social, personal ethics in relation and the history and context historical Wesley’s to including social philosophy, moral of and Christian social thought. ES618. Ethics of Aquinas as (Same (Reynolds) hours. three Credit, HC618.) the foundations of treatment Thomas’s human as such topics ethics, including of vice and habits, action, free will, the passions, Summa in his explained as law, and virtue, semi- lectures, involves theologiae. Teaching primary texts. of close reading and nars, ES620. Black Theology and Ethics as (Same (Erskine) hours. three Credit, ST620.) the theo leading - of some of contributions The their work placing willlogians be considered contributors, recent more with in conversation of light In theologians. in particular womanist
ES609. Theology of Social Ministry as (Bounds) (Same hours. three Credit, M619.) critically and to is purpose thisThe course of ES605. Social Philosophy and Christian Thought (Faculty) hours. three Credit, social to ethical and thought Introduction tradi- in the Western philosophers major of and the historical on emphasis with tion, to these philosophers of critical relationship Christian thought. ES585. Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Perspectives on ES585. Interdisciplinary Human Rights (Evans) hours. three Credit, the theory examines seminar graduate This an from rights global practice of human and to addition perspective. In interdisciplinary legitimacy and origins the history, of issues will the seminar rights, human universal of processes and institutions discuss standards, will seminar The also implementation. of of a variety across rights human examine conflict, including; areas, issues substantive social globalization, welfare, development, public medicine, ethnicity, race and religion, vul- other and women of rights health, and will be based on Evaluation groups. nerable leadership, discussion participation, seminar a survey major and paper essay, analytical an will also brief make Students paper. research their final of papers. presentations ES560. Principles and Practices of Moral Moral of and Practices Principles ES560. Leadership as (Same (Franklin) hours. three Credit, LA560.) be to a foundational intended is course This the Laney in Moral Legacy for class Program throughout students to open and Leadership Through annually. offered and the university - presen guest discussions, seminar lectures, will we presentations, student and tations are people some how understand to attempt acting being and their modes of through able produce and others transform and elevate to outcomes. desired
172 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS COURSE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 175 - - ES672. Skills in Conflict Transformation II Skills ES672. in Transformation Conflict ES671. Prerequisite: hours. two Credit, (Faculty) of practices and in concepts work Continued conflict transformation. of Nonviolence ES673. Voices (Marshall) hours. three Credit, the theory to practice and introduction An work and the life studying by nonviolence of who purposefully individuals of employ(ed) A social to change. approaches nonviolent in a variety of studied are individuals of range Leo including contexts, cultural and historical Hanh. Nhat Thich and Day, Dorothy Tolstoy, Justice ES675. Restorative (Bounds) hours. three Credit, to serves course This introduction an as set of and (RJ), a concept justice restorative in visible more become has that practices of theroots decades.the past exploring After Christian under engages this course violence, - contempo to also attends and RJ, of standings Attention religions. in indigenous rary work in RJ in practice: of will examples to be given in US Christian ministries,criminal justice, and incarceration, and violence to in relation global Christian- of in political engagement institutions. and based groups ES678. The Morality of Peace and War (Jackson) hours. three Credit, the moral, of some investigates course This sur theological and issues economic, political, a in conflict conflict resolution and rounding war of the nature include Topics age. nuclear peace, their theoryand the just practice, and theory, pacifism, deterrence and tradition war - the rela and moderntechnology warfare, and Readings are peace war. to and women of tion grade only) (letter secular. and both religious ES679R. Colloquy Leadership hours. two Credit, the of invitation by semester each Offered fulfill ES501. Does of not instructors area requirements. ES660. Moral Perspectives Moral Perspectives ES660. Black Church in the (Faculty) hours. three Credit, - con and evolution focuses course on This African American of contours temporary the United of churches black and culture African of particularly the plurality States, Christian experience. Using American the course approach, interdisciplinary an and culture black how and why explores their present assume to come have religion and church the black where and character (Race, here. from go should community grade only) Gender) (letter and Ethnicity, and Politics ES661. Christianity (Bounds, Franklin) hours. three Credit, ways in what and how considers course This - dis Christian social or ethics supported has practices, with democratic from itself tanced Christian whether the to practices of attention claims. the textual to be can related institutions and ES663. Religion, Violence Peacebuilding as (Same (Marshall) hours. three Credit, WR663.) - will the paradoxi course This focus on exclusion, promote can religions cal ways tolerance, as well as violence and hostility, peace. (ES663CEE when and understanding, Elective) Education a Contextual as offered ES669. Theology of Ethics and Reconciliation (Bounds) hours. three Credit, and Christian writing current of A study forgiveness in reconciliation involvement conflict transformation. and I Transformation in Conflict ES671. Skills (Faculty) hour. one Credit, practices and basic concepts Introduces - nonvio violence, understanding including paraphrasing, listening, communication, lent basic facilitation. and ES652. Health Care Ethics: Care Ethics: Health ES652. Perspectives Interdisciplinary (Jackson) hours. three Credit, health care to approach interdisciplinary An Emory various from students ethics, to open virtues and explores course The schools. - nurs of the professions to internal values Specific topics ministry. and medicine, ing, - repro and contraception include: covered informed euthanasian, abortion, duction, interest. conflict of and consent, Justice ES654. Health as Social (Kiser) hours. two Credit, of the will multiplicity course This examine affect well health as that social factors justice social and change systems community as them. alter favorably may that approaches ES656. Religion, Science, and Morality (Jackson) hours. three Credit, - revolution three how examines course This ary theories (Darwinian empirical evolution, - cosmol Bang Big and mechanics, quantum ogy) theological traditional three bear on I addresses Part love). and hope, virtues (faith, sci- and between religion relation the general the key biology and II evolutionary Part ence; uncertainty III quantum altruism; Part of issue Part and action; of freedom to relation its and and in astrophysics developments IV the latest faith of the metaphysics on these touch how grade only) (letter morals. and ES658. Christianity and the Holocaust (Jackson) hours. three Credit, in a critical students engages course This the role and Holocaust the Nazi of analysis it. within Christianity and Christians of the historical of examination a brief After of will a range we focus on background, ethicaltheological surrounding and issues the execu - and rise power to Hitler’s Adolf Readings are Final Solution.” “the of tion nonreligious Christian, and Jewish, from ES501 but prerequisite, no is (There sources. grade only) (letter recommended.) is - -
ES649. Psychology of Moral of Moral ES649. Psychology Development and Education as (Same (Snarey) hours. three Credit, RP649, RE649, EDU771v.) being human of dimension A fundamental moral making of necessity the inevitable is make to the ability Promoting judgments. - compo a core is judgments moral mature religious and leadership pastoral of nent moral considers course This education. - evidenced as in the formula development ethical of dur dilemmas resolution and tion ES651. Biomedical Ethics (Jackson) hours. three Credit, the ethical of some of A critical evaluation and in medicine assumptions and problems include Specific topics research. biomedical reproduction, and artificial contraception consent, informed euthanasia, abortion, of allocation confidentiality, paternalism, protocols, research on limits resources, scarce the medi- addition, In interest. conflict of and are professions chaplaincy and cal, nursing, the look at which to used through lenses as any—of the meaning—if and life of value personal of the nature death, and suffering in a liberal authority of the place and integrity, (ES651CEE when grade only) (letter society. Elective) Education a Contextual as offered ES641. Christology and Ethics and Christology ES641. as (Same (Erskine) hours. three Credit, ST641.) the relationship investigates course This Two life. the moral Christ and betweenJesus clar and isolate to (a) foci will be preeminent: the Christian of ify principles the fundamental the how interpret discern (b) to and and life moral make needs to Christian community and claims faith its of in the light judgments when (ES/ST641CEE convictions. religious Elective) Education a Contextual as offered adulthood. childhood, and ing adolescence, in psychology also moral course places The cultural ethnic, and race, gender, to relation the course of segment A major differences. education moral will the of practice focus on pedagogical of a variety methods. through
174 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS COURSE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 177 Missions Mission M609. Global Church in God’s (Faculty) hours. three Credit, and historical, biblical, offers seminar This theological the global perspectives on dif- Christianity. of development and fusion - trans and the transmission upon Focusing through the Christian tradition of formation - particular atten encounter, cross-cultural serial cultural Christianity’s to given is tion local diverse cultural its and penetration Christianity of emergence The expressions. non-Western predominately a vibrant, as designed is course The treated. are religion, ministry the within the student’s locate to a in global church the emerging of realities as (M609CEE when offered world. pluralistic Elective) Education a Contextual M610. Survey of African Christianity: From Apollos to Adelaja as (Same (Hanciles) hours. three Credit, HC610.) the of exploration an provides course This in Christianity of growth and establishment - Africa. develop experiences Regional and the study. of blocks the building form ments men who act with imagination and integrity integrity and who actmen imagination with clergy good. includes This the common for leadership and vocations other many and with leaders how will explore We roles. virtue and courage imagination, integrity, which to being in the context into come do habitually there leaders moral what travel, they intend, the outcomes and skillfully, and will also investigate We achieve. and enable context seminar in the leaders travel what and leaders Western model for and teach can communities. in Ethics and ES698. Special Topics Society (Faculty) variable. Credit, courses offering one-time or Special topic faculty. visiting and Candler regular led by noted are and be required may Prerequisites when applicable. schedule the course on - riage in classical, biblical, and patristic sources, patristic and biblical, in classical, riage and Europe, Reformation and Medieval in High Enlightenment the Western after and during America. and in Europe movements ES692. Law and Morality (Perry) (Cross-listed hours. three Credit, school.) the law from - the intersec at several of topics A study - includ religion, and morality, law, of tion human of the morality is these:ing What the law to relationship its is what rights—and basis a legitimate religion Is rights? human of a liberal in society? democratic lawmaking of be abolished? punishment capital Should same- be Should abortion banned? Should besex recognized? marriage ES697. Moral Leadership in Context: Seminar Travel (Franklin) hours. three Credit, field lectures, prereading, required Through - local dis with seminar leaders, visits moral participants presentations guest and cussions will seminar travel in this international are people some how understand to attempt acting being and their modes of through able produce and others transform and elevate to - begin the propo with We outcomes. desired and women are leaders moral that sition ES687. Jurisprudence ES687. (Terrell) hours. three Credit, school.) the law from (Cross-listed will course explore lecture/discussion This in tendencies historical the major of some will then We ethical political philosophy. and beentrace these worked ideas they as have and jurisprudence American in Anglo out aim The thought. continental contemporary the theoretical provide to is the course of - con necessary conducting for foundations of critical, ethical political analysis and crete institutions. and law Religion, and ES691. History of Law, Family in the West (Witte) hours. three Credit, school.) the law from (Cross-listed theologymar and of the law of exploration An - - - ES685. History of Canon Law (Reynolds) hours. three Credit, the from course HT685. Cross-listed as (Same law school.) law, canon to introduction historical An juridical its methodology, its sources, its special with influence, its and procedures, law canon of the development on emphasis - (died the prom ca. 1140) to Gratian from collection of the comprehensive of ulgation XIII in 1580. Gregory Pope under law canon jurisdiction and episcopal include: Topics of sources as councils church evolution; its law; collec- the canonical early-medieval the scientific study of the emergence tions; Ages; Middle the central during law canon of the legal profession; of the development courts; episcopal actual cases of from records decretal decretals, the decretists; and Gratian use of the jurisprudential and collections, commune; the ius of thedecretals; evolution ideas canonical of influence the lasting and sur which have of many procedures, and of concepts (including in modernvived law - natu process, due rights, equity, and justice so as forth, good, and the common ral law, evidential as practices. well port for, and protection of religious education education religious of protection and port for, of tax schools; exemption private and in public of treatment properties; and institutions religious various and Americans Native of claims religious limitations and of exercise minorities; religious dis and control discipline, and law religious on issues. property; other and religious of position This course will explore questions arising underarising questions This will course explore of clauses Exercise Free and the Establishment clauses religion as well as Amendment the First their and constitutions state in representative will be given Consideration antecedents. colonial speech, worship religious casesto concerning the public square, in the public symbolism and sup government the workplace; and school, ES684. First Amendment: Religious Religious First Amendment: ES684. Liberty (Cross-listed (Witte) hours. three Credit, school.) the law from -
ES683. History of Church-State Relations in the West (Witte) hours. three Credit, school.) the law from (Cross-listed between the interaction of exploration An laws and political authorities and religious Medieval in High Empire, in the Roman in colonial and Europe, Reformation and America, concluding republican early and the First of the formation of analysis with - guaran constitutional state and Amendment freedom. religious of tees ES682. Jewish Law (Broyde) hours. three Credit, the law from WR682. Cross-listed as (Same school.) will course Jewish This survey the principles difficult address uses to law Talmudic) (or these- prin will compare and legal issues guide legal discussion those to that ciples will this course particular, in America. In in medical advances raised by issues focus on motherhood, surrogate as technology such transplant. organ and artificial insemination, these difficult of discussion topics Through will be law surveyed. Jewish of areas many ES680. Law and Religion: Theories, Theories, Religion: Law and ES680. and Approaches Methods, (Allard) hours. three Credit, school.) the law from (Cross-listed will survey students the inter this course, In The religion. and law disciplinary field of will the nature course discussing begin by The religion. and law as the field known of substantive different willcourse then cover by methodological approaches and areas examples critiquing and analyzing, reading, lead- from scholarship religion and law of will think to be asked Students scholars. ing What make: scholars that the choices about What religion? and law of the relationship is her evidence as for on draw does the scholar construct does the scholar How argument? think does the scholar How argument? his religion? about and law about
176 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS COURSE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 179 five days of home stays and meetings with with meetings and stays home of days five federal agents, Mexican and U.S. migrants, community social agencies, justice Mexican leaders. congregational and organizers, policies also immigration state and Federal the theto trip will Following be critiqued. meet in metro will the students border, legislators, pastors, Hispanic with Atlanta is seminar leaders. The community and who will be selected students 12 in to limited The preregistration. spring to the fall prior in the to trip participation requires course expected for pay to are Students the border. gradeonly) their expenses. (letter and Missions M660. Short-Term International Development (Jenkins) hours. three Credit, CC660.)as (Same the to students introduces course This theological skills reflection and leadership while- locat teams mission short-term for those fielding experiences in the broader will Students development. international of trip a mission plan to the opportunity have critically examine and their local church for sustainable, while efforts, past researching their engaging methods of collaborative development. in long-term congregation a Contextual as (M660CEE when offered Elective.) Education Missions and M661. Short-Term International Development: Practicum CC/M660. Prerequisite: hours. two Credit, CC661.) as (Same (Jenkins) the Short-Term auditing or enrolled Students class Development International and Missions in participate to apply to the opportunity have break. spring over Honduras to team a mission roles leadership will assume Selected students the history experience, of will that study for will and particular in that region, development local with leaders and relationships develop and reading additional partners. Some NGO required. are assignments written
M647. Theologies and Ecclesiologies Theologies M647. of Brazil (de Souza) (Same hours. three or two Credit, CC647.)as trip-based This a set focuses of course on work selected at ecclesiologies theologies and - a frame in establishing assists It in Brazil. evalua- and critical understanding for work expressions theologies and contextual of tion in their original churches indigenous of demographic socio-cultural, and historical, and collecting information While contexts. - ecclesial theological prac and interpreting contextual and multidisciplinary tices from also seeksperspectives, explore to this study may Students lessons. missiological possible three or two for choose take the course to those who do not for credits two credits: for credits three and Brazil to go to plan the on participate to who plan those students Gender) and (Race,Ethnicity, trip. Evangelism in an Age of M653. World Empire HC653, as (Same (Jones) hours. three Credit, EV653.) the 19th the beginning until century of From Christians the 20ththe middle century, of were Europe America and North from and conquer to effort in a massive involved examines course This Christianize the world. - impe between Western the relationship noting missions, religious and rial missions in which they both conflictedthe ways and will Attention in their endeavors. cooperated in Asia, Christians indigenous to be given Africa, work Latin America, whose and life, religious crucial was witness in shaping and imperialism. to responses M655. The Church on the Border (Jenkins) hours. three Credit, CC655.) as (Same policy immigration focuses course on This the on communities facing realties and to will class travel The border. U.S.-Mexico hosted January, in early Mexico and Arizona for (www.borderlinks.org), Borderlinks by in caring for children in poverty. Emphasis Emphasis in poverty. children for in caring initiatives will faith-in-action to begiven congregations and individuals enable that (Race, these children. for beto a difference Gender) and Ethnicity, Church's and the M634. Globalization Mission (Hanciles) hours. three Credit, SR634.) as (Same - phe the globalization examines course This implications wide-ranging its and nomenon divided is It church. the contemporary for a detailed provides one parts. two Part into and economic, the political, of assessment with globalization of dimensions cultural and reality and myth a view unravelling to examines, two lenses. Part biblical applying Christianity of the role things, other among initiatives, emerging a globalizingas force, - Christian mission of strategies and models, responses plausible and ary engagement, perils, and the problems, to the church of globaliza- of the processes of opportunities global include be to spotlighted Issues tion. and missions local and change, processes economic and movement religious money, - com religious modernity and development, the recent of implications some mitment, Christianity shift in world demographic a as (M634CEE when offered missions. for Elective) Education Contextual M642. Religion, Culture and Mission in Latin America (de Souza) hours. three Credit, EV642.) as (Same - books, a set chap of examines course This videos, articles, documen films,ters, - and society and in culture religion, taries on case- Latinselective America. Using parts of - appre to will come methods, students study religious and sociocultural diversity ciate Christian mission. for contexts as pluralism Gender) (M642D and (Race, Ethnicity, in Society Mission and Culture, Religion, a distance- as Latin America when offered based course). -
M619. Social Mission of the M619. Social Mission of the M612. The Church in Asia M612. The Church (Jones) hours. three Credit, - trans and the focuses spread course on This various across Christianity of formation begin its - from cultures and nations Asian Special attention day. the present to nings facing issues will contemporary be to paid the continent. on Christian communities Mission with M623. The Church’s Children in Poverty (Faculty) hours. three Credit, CC623.) as (Same the causes of examination an is course This their family significance to poverty, of role the church’s and society, and structures But the assessment aims less to provide provide to less aims the assessment But the church of coverage detailed historical to than the subcontinent in every of region - devel and currents themes, major negotiate the African rise to of constituent opments - indig of the vital role Christianity—including the interaction and culture religious enous as colonialism significance The of Islam. with - mis Western of impact and the role as well theme, overarching an form sionary enterprise will African be placed on emphasis central but - indis as enterprise and agency initiatives, and in the development elements pensable emer The the African Church. of prospects factor a major African as Christianity of gence will Christianity also receive world within Gender) and (Race, Ethnicity, attention. Christian Church (Bounds) hours. three Credit, ES609.) as (Same critically to is purpose thisThe course of the social of engage witness faithfully and - the mis of form integral an as the church will Students in the world. the church of sion social for theological foundations analyze identifying for strategies develop witness, in the local witness that articulating and a personal reflect theology and upon church, socialof ministry.
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Sociology of Religion SR515. Methods of Social and spring. or Congregational Analysis. Fall as (Same (Jenkins) hours. three Credit, CC515.) - introduc an students provides course This the and analysis contextual methods of to tion their of analysis an conduct to opportunity - com a congregation, be it ministry, of context Students organization. community or munity, - a multidimen develop to will be encouraged - crit for a framework provides that lens sional ical the theological, reflection sociological, on ministry of in their dimensions cultural and all students for required is course This setting. to open is but in the MRL program, enrolled candidates. degree all Candler master’s SR536. Religion and Health in Context: HIV (Blevins) hours. three Credit, in which the ways will course This explore 25 the last been has utilized over religion and the HIV epidemic sense make of to years responses. productive hinder or mobilize to and meaning making of These processes identity in autobiography and memoir and and memoir and autobiography in identity of form and absence, identify the presence, particular (3) Examine themes; redemptive - construc identity narrative of dimensions racial, sexual, and gender, including tion - the identity; construc (4) Examine religious thepresence and narrative own one’s of tion through themes redemptive of absence or - memoir/auto spiritual writing and reading the relationship (5) Consider and biography; and narratives redemptive own between our those Christianity. within in Religion and RP698. Special Topics Personality (Faculty) variable. Credit, courses offering one-time or Special topic faculty. visiting and Candler regular led by on noted are and be required may Prerequisites when applicable. schedule the course - The course begins with James’ foundational foundational begins James’ with course The of psychology his on then dwells psychology, experience, religious varieties of the diverse - the relation considering by concludes and by ethics suggested as and religion of ship course The pragmatism. philosophical James’ seminar. a graduate as willbe conducted The Life Cycle RP655. Erik Erikson: and Generativity (Snarey) hours. three Credit, Erik H. of the focuses work course on This cycle theory life his places Erikson of and with in conversation development human focus The issues. developmental religious and psychosocial development upon is the occur across that changes age-related adulthood to special with attention lifespan, parents, (pastors, adults generative how and - develop the positive promote teachers) relatively and adolescents, children, of ment as (RP655CEE when offered adults. younger Elective) Education a Contextual RP658. Readings in Psychology of Religion (Snarey) hours. three Credit, religious of the meaning explores course This psychological a variety of experience from perspectives. Our method will be examine to mea- empirical and models the theoretical figures severalwith associated major sures Freud, Sigmund James, in the field: William Erikson, Ana-Maria Joan Erik and Jung, Carl James and Kohlberg, Lawrence Rizzuto, will a read students theorist, each For Fowler. critical in reflection, and engage text, classic religiosity. of measure a related utilize RP660. Reading Lives: Narrative and Identity Formation as (Same (Scheib) hours. three Credit, PC660.) (1) Introduce designed is to: course This narrative psychology, narrative to students nar “redemptive of the role and identity, narrative (2) Apply lives; in adults’ ratives” theorypersonality of the construction to -
mation of persons in faith. The course aims course The in faith. persons of mation self of understanding deepento participants’ participants’ strengthen to and others and ministry. to approaches of Moral RP649. Psychology Development and Education (Snarey) hours. three Credit, ES649, RE649.) EDU771v, as (Same being human of dimension A fundamental moral making of necessity the inevitable is make to the ability Promoting judgments. component a core is judgments moral mature education. religious and leadership pastoral of as development moral considers course This resolution and evidenced in the formulation childhood, ethical- adoles of during dilemmas also course places The adulthood. and cence, race, gender, to in relation psychology moral seg- A major differences. cultural ethnic, and will the practice the course focus on of ment peda a variety of - through education moral of gogical methods. RP651. Shame, Guilt, and Reconciliation (Faculty) hours. three Credit, HC651.) as (Same the and psychology of examination An in read guilt, and shame of phenomenology the of theological context and the historical confession, of rites of development church’s reconciliation. and forgiveness, James Seminar: RP653. William Psychology and Religious Experience (Snarey) hours. three Credit, based a close is reading seminar This on The classics, great three James’ William of of The Varieties Principles of Psychology, Religious Experience, and Pragmatism. Religion and Personality and Religion Dynamics of Identity RP601. The and Faith as (Same (Faculty) hours. three Credit, RE601.) psychological developmental Theologicaland transfor and the formation perspectives on
M698. Special Topics in Christian in Christian M698. Special Topics Missions (Faculty) variable. Credit, courses offering one-time or Special topic faculty. visiting and Candler regular led by noted are and be required may Prerequisites when applicable. schedule the course on M697. World Methodist Evangelism Methodist Evangelism M697. World Seminar (de Souza, Hanciles, hours. three Credit, EV697.) as (Same Jones) the World with in conjunction Held international Institute Evangelism Methodist students’ develops this course seminars, mission of practice and conceptualization setting. in a cross-cultural evangelism and in which the ways learn about Students are the world parts of in different churches the promise communicate to endeavoring God. of the reign of presence and M675. Modern Christianity as a Global as a Global Christianity Modern M675. Phenomenon (Hanciles) hours. three Credit, HC675.) as (Same the to serves course This introduction an as a global as Christianity of study historical - will develop survey major It phenomenon. - encoun significant as well as within, ments North Europe, in between, the church ters the America, Africa, South and and Asia, the present. 1600 to roughly from Pacific willCourse highlight the material complex the church shaped have that trends and actors - exam and social institution indigenous an as reflect that developments historical major ine a (as in which the church ways concrete - imme its impacted has faith) of community Special the wider world. and context diate of will the critical to be role given attention in missions and outreach of forms various the as well as global expansion Christianity’s in initiatives non-Western of role significant global Christianity. shaping
180 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS COURSE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 183 social atrocities and to encourage learners to to learners encourage to and social atrocities leg- experiences and the traumatic to witness these (Race, socialacies of Ethnicity, groups. Gender) and and Community SR619. Congregation (Faculty) hours. three Credit, methodologi- theoretical explores course This the changes understanding cal perspective for It their contexts. and in congregations - idio an as context a congregation’s identifies local and social, national of blend syncratic as well as trends, demographic and cultural, the tradition of program and the ethos, polity, a part. is which it of denomination or Strategies of SR620. Nonviolent Social Change (Faculty) hours. three Credit, CC519.) as (Same biblical, historical, will course The examine - nonvio bases theoretical for theological, and the local of empowerment The initiatives. lent will be individuals a and organizations, church, strategies. of in the analysis concern central SR621. Howard Thurman: Spirituality and Community (Faculty) hours. three Credit, ministry and writings Thurman’s Howard - personal com of focused the meaning upon they as social and transformation mitment experience. course The reflect religious concepts influences spirituality how explores assesses the practical and community of concepts. such of implications SR622. Ethnographic Research for Ministry in Congregations and Local Communities as (Same (N. Phillips) hours. three Credit, CC622.) a social is scientific approach Ethnography the cultural and behavior human studying to congregations, communities, of patterns have practitioners Pastoral institutions. and a as ethnography’ ‘theological adopted - knowl extensive more garnering method for nomenon (gender differences are not innate innate not are differences (gender nomenon cultural to responses are but “natural,” or society). by (Race, reinforces are that norms Gender) and Ethnicity, and the Religion SR615. Immigration, Church American (Hanciles) hours. three Credit, radi- is post-1965 immigration Massive society American and cally transforming for implications profound with life, religious This the church. theof ministry witness and and a biblical to students introduces course migra- human of understanding historical major the concepts, also examines It tion. - chal of variety and critical issues, trends, realities contemporary with associated lenges other a Christian perspective. Among from will to be given particularthings, attention migration South-North of the importance developments long-term understanding for globalwithin Christianity; the formation - proliferat significance missionary of and (African, congregations new immigrant ing Christian ministry Hispanic); and Asian, plurality; religious vibrant of in a context of de-Europeanization the on-going and lectures Classroom Christianity. American limited with combined are interactions and among (principally research ethnographic Christian communities). immigrant SR617. Redeeming Memories: Cultural and Social Christian Witness, Memory, Genocide as (Same (N. Phillips) hours. three Credit, CC617.) to introduced are students this course, In memory and fields of the cross-disciplinary - will the connec focus on We studies. trauma remembrances betweention group collective constructions how assess to religion and memories past of reconstructions and for redemption of serve resources as faced persecution. who have social groups upon will draw readings Interdisciplinary theol- and history, anthropology, sociology, select historical about ogy students inform to cultural conversation and politically enacted and conversation cultural social embraces movements, It argument. groups, parachurch and politics, electoral mainline and right the religious including - divi denominational advocacy, Protestant - pro to committed congregations and sions, activism. evangelical and witness phetic American Life SR607. Morality in (Faculty) hours. three Credit, - see mean the moral Americans how Asks their everyday lives of problems and ings moral a focus with on the socialand order, social and dif- context in cultural dilemmas experience divided in institutional ferences generation. and gender, race, class, by a Contextual as when offered (SR607CEE Elective) Education SR612. The Church and Disabilities as (Same (Jenkins) hours. three Credit, CC612.) disability to students introduces course This the from theologies emerging and studies the will have Students community. disabilities as the architecture, examine to opportunity - inclusion/exclu of practices religious as well Preaching, congregations. of a variety of sion sacramental and worship education, religious - ordi and leadership congregational life, outreach and mission fellowship, nation, statements/ denominational ministries, and policies, will be observed with critiqued and - those intel with of full of inclusion the hope (SR612CEE disabilities. physical lectual and Education a Contextual as when offered Elective) SR613. Gender in US Religion (Faculty) hours. three Credit, and religion how examines seminar This will We society. American in intersect gender interpreting sociologically, religion approach and States in the United particularits roles of conditions and the causes understanding will employ We social and change. religious sociological well, as gender perspectives on a socially as - it phe constructed exploring
SR605. Contemporary American SR605. Contemporary American Religion and Politics (Faculty) hours. three Credit, in religion of the drama maps course This the perspectives from life public American in civil religion theologies and public of SR603. Religion in American Society (Faculty) hours. three Credit, - move new religious looks at course This - develop new denominational and ments contemporary of in the contexts ments social and life. culture American SR601. Sociology of Religion SR601. Sociology of Religion (Faculty) hours. three Credit, religion of the meaning explores course This all social myth, of ritual, life: a dimension as - organi as reality; symbolic and churches social different institutions; and zations - the faith among situations and identities conflict revival, and ful; and secularization liberation. and in globalization change SR593. Religion and Health in Context: Context: and Health in SR593. Religion Health Sexual and Reproductive (Blevins) hours. three Credit, critical- anal will a sustained course This offer between relationship the complicated of ysis particularly in relation sexuality, and religion sexual to and concern central of issues to will examine health. Students reproductive (with religions world major of the teachings Islam) and a primary Christianity focus on global sexuality perspectives, from on place - criti contexts, in historical those teachings in those teachings of cally the impact assess health sexual reproductive of and the context international and in both national initiatives and align to religion work and contexts, health initiatives sexual reproductive and case studies. and projects group through - occurred con of in a variety have responding a broad will the course criticallytexts; explore public and political, spectrum religious, of in the ways demonstrate to health contexts - ques to in response invoked is which religion wellness. health and of practices and tions
182 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS COURSE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 185 - WR510. Introduction to Judaism (Faculty) hours. three Credit, students provide to is this course of aim The Christian ministry- educa for and preparing - practi theological, and a historical, with tion particularly and Judaism to cal introduction community. Jewish the American WR603. Ancient Judaism in the Mediterranean Diaspora as (Same (Wilson) hours. three Credit, BI603.) the of religion and A survey the literature of the Second Temple during people Jewish their inter to period, special with attention rule. Roman and culture Greek with actions WR605. Introduction to Islam (Faculty) hours. three Credit, of students provide to aims course This an levels educational and all backgrounds of tradition the religious to introduction and faith of system both a dynamic as Islam a survey, As phenomenon. a sociohistoric as World Religions World SR658. Health and Healing: and Healing: Health SR658. of Religion the Role Understanding (Flueckiger) hours. three Credit, the academic study introduces course This heal- health and of in the context religion of that imagination a religious develop to ing, - understand and empathy” a “critical enables others; of traditions the religious of ing a than thinking rather of a way introduces skill specific set; or and knowledge body of - recog to the ability with students provides in health matters religion where nize cues for the individual/family of contexts healing and community/society. and in Sociology of SR698. Special Topics Religion (Faculty) variable. Credit, courses offering one-time or Special topic faculty. visiting and Candler regular led by noted are and be required may Prerequisites when applicable. schedule the course on - SR650. Faith and Health: Transforming Transforming Health: Faith and SR650. Communities (Kiser) hours. three Credit, CC650.) as (Same students help to is purpose thisThe course of social pastoral, service, and toward oriented - the fol accomplish health roles community the theoretical understand better lowing: at practices between religious relationship socialpersonal and scale the health of and and developing for a basis as the community both with familiar become initiatives; leading in this health science literature and religious - concep expanded an develop to in order area contributes that leadership for framework tual develop to and transformation; community to build that practices and awareness leadership - between reli collaboration for the capacity congregations including organizations, gious sector. their partners in the public and SR653. Religion and Public Health (Idler) hours. three Credit, Laney Graduate from course (Cross-listed School) students graduate will course This provide a with students undergraduate advanced and sur interdisciplinary sociologically-oriented public of the intersection on research vey of beliefs, in and practices religious health and one is Religion populations. and individuals in the social- others envi many among factor the determines extent some to that ronment also a role Religion has populations. health of medicine of practice and in the organization individuals, of health, the in lives public and - health social pro and their families networks, in which they the institutions and fessionals, evidence will course emphasize The interact. social- epide science and quantitative from in the historical religion of the role miology, health institutions, public of development social the theoretical and of science origins the large Under health research. and religion the health research, and religion of umbrella the the part of map to willclass be attempting public to oriented distinctively is field that medicine. to than health, rather
(Same as HC633.) as (Same - a pan offers course interdisciplinary This have that practices cultural view of oramic been the African social Americans, for glue the present. into advancing and historically ecclesial and the ways through will move We practice belief and religious nonecclesial tradition, folk black with intersected have - mate other and art, literature music, ritual, give to forms cultural rial nonmaterial and social, black enduring and rise a vibrant to in America. In life economic political and will we also course, thematic this culturally that issues ethical with and wrestle subjects spirituality black of the strength despite forms to contribute to possess the potential and social black (Race,of death. Ethnicity, Gender) SR634. Globalization and the Church’s Mission (Hanciles) hours. three Credit, M634.) as (Same - phe the globalization examines course This implications wide-ranging its and nomenon divided into is It church. the contemporary for a detailed- assess provides one parts.two Part cultural and economic, the political, of ment a view with to globalization of dimensions - bib applying and reality and myth unravelling other among examines, two lical lenses. Part a globalizing as Christianity of the things, role - strate and models, initiatives, emerging force, engagement, Christian missionary gies of the to the church of responses plausible and - the pro of perils, opportunities and problems, be to spotlighted Issues globalization. cesses of local and global change, processes include and movement religious money, and missions - reli modernity and development, economic the of implications some commitment, gious Christianity shift in world demographic recent a as when offered (SR634CEE missions. for Elective) Education Contextual SR633. African American Religion and and Religion American African SR633. Culture (N. Phillips) hours. three Credit,
SR628. Priestly and Prophetic: The SR628. Priestly and Prophetic: The Nature of Ritual Performance as (Same (N. Phillips) hours. three Credit, CC628.) social or stability maintain can action Ritual Both will social be the foci of change. provoke the social Through scientific this study course. affects ritual how will we capture ritual, of ways while investigating social transformation conditions. quo status confirms in which ritual surveys prophetic course This and the priestly - in congrega performance ritual of functions when (SR628CEE life. communal and tional Education a Contextual as offered Elective) SR624. Preaching in a Secular Age SR624. Preaching in Smith) (T. hours. three Credit, P624.) as (Same students help designed is to course The use concepts key and evaluate, understand, interpret secularization; theories of from in ministry these using situations concrete illumine the concepts concepts—letting the situations as even particular situations, gain revise the concepts; and refine, rebuke, different that ways the variety of a sense of theological traditions different from preachers sec of - processes to social relate and locations consciousness richer with preach ularization; might that secularization of the questions of cares the student in a context stake be at this pattern for habits cultivate and about; practical theologicalof reflection (moving the and situations, between theories, concrete everyday ministry). of practical actions edge about ministry in congregational set- ministry about edge in congregational this course, In local and tings communities. ethnography to will be introduced students in participation requiring socialas research - basic tech Learners will apply fieldwork. the development form ethnography, of niques collectedof analysis to question a research of - prac the religious understand better to data, the lived Christian communities, tices of social and social change. of realities groups,
184 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS COURSE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 187 WR651. History and Practice of of and Practice History WR651. Relations Christian-Muslim (Womack) hours. three Credit, - the his to students introduces course This from relations Christian-Muslim tory of and period present to Islamic the early for initiatives recent them with acquaints to given is dialogue. Attention interfaith the cultural to and global contexts multiple and both Islam of theological diversity and introduces the course I of Part Christianity. in the players and themes, events, significant Part relations. Christian-Muslim history of dialogue Christian-Muslim upon II centers the mid-20th since century. initiatives WR655. Jewish-Christian-Muslim Dialogue (Womack) hours. three Credit, will- exam students this course, Through Jewish- contemporary and historical ine explore and relations Christian-Muslim dialogue between of practices theologies and faiths. these Abrahamic of members will the perspectives to be of given Attention and scholars Muslim Christian, and Jewish, area. in the Atlanta initiatives interfaith to and WR663. Religion, Violence Peacebuilding as (Same (Marshall) hours. three Credit, ES663.) ways will the paradoxical course This focus on and hostility, exclusion, promote can religions understanding, tolerance, as well as violence a as peace. (WR663CEE when offered and Elective) Education Contextual WR673. Krishna Meets Jesus: Hindu Christian Interactions on the Indian Subcontinent (Jones) hours. three Credit, Christian communities tradition, to According the Indian on active and been present have This age. the apostolic since subcontinent what of understanding an provides course worldview religious be calledmay a Hindu Christian traditions different how looks at and - - ship practices through the lens of Muslim Muslim of the lens through practices ship - stu introduces experiencesAmerican and Islam of manifestations the diverse to dents (Race, Ethnicity, in Atlanta. in America and Gender) and course also will prepare students to build a build to students alsocourse will prepare dialogue interreligious for solidfoundation collaboration. and Care in African WR645. Spiritual Religious Traditions as (Lartey) (Same hours. three Credit, PC645.) care spiritual how will course examine The practiced- in vari and conceptualized is including traditions African religious ous and in South African-derived religions North Central America, the Caribbean, and will the spend the part first of America. We in grounding theoretical gaining course philosophy. and thought African religious focuses the course on part second of The divination, medicine, African traditional will examine We care. practices of and rituals disease, of concepts African systems, healing health, tradi- mental of concepts traditional various of interpretations beliefs and tional and healing traditional as illnesses, well as We care. spiritual medical and of practices sur the myths of some also will explore the in Africa. healing traditional In rounding Africanfinal American the course part of traditional folk African diasporan other and healing of practices and understandings the in the and Americas care spiritual and (Race,Caribbean will Ethnicity, be explored. Gender) and WR650. Islam in America (Womack) hours. three Credit, and pastors prepare to aims course This relationships Christian leaders in building Muslims with understanding trust and of approaches It communities. in their own not is that tradition religious a lived as Islam has but States in the United present merely examines It religion. American an become theological wor beliefs, and history, Islamic - - aware an gain and religions other of standing the theological how of significance of ness the divine. worship usebelievers space to WR640. Religions of Atlanta (Marquardt) hours. three Credit, religious Atlanta’s will course This explore diversity religious extraordinary history and what of understanding a complex develop to The be can found. it where and is religion had on Socially activ- on Buddhist had Engaged The the world. around movements and ists several will typically socially include class the speakers, view guest - Buddhist engaged to a fieldtrip films, and award-winning of ing a local temple Buddhist Myohoji, Nipponzan in peace social activism. and justice involved WR624. Rastafari Religion (Erskine) hours. three Credit, a into students seeks draw to course This ideas, and language, distinctive of world from radically is different that meaning which they with and the Christian religion addi- In in conversation. always Rastafari are doc- will it the highlight basic concepts, tion culture and faith of issues and trines, aims, Rastafari with engagement The in Rastafari. institutions beliefs, and customs, practices, takingwill Rastas of begin social the process (a text the Bible with engagement location, people) black by written Rastas was claim the and Piby) (the Holi texts cultural other mediums as Bob of Marley rhythms reggae difference of the challenge navigating for Rastas will embedded Further, in Rastafari. a more possible make to class to be invited (Race, Ethnicity, the religion. to access direct Gender) and WR630. Sacred Spaces in Judaism, Christianity and Islam (Corrie, Ziada) hours. three Credit, - architec religious of uses the lens course This compare and study to practice ritual and ture including religions, world several major Hinduism. and Christianity Islam, Judaism, a deeper under develop to able are Students -
WR614. Socially Engaged Buddhism (Doyle) hours. three Credit, - com is what will seminar This investigate Socially as to Engaged referred monly modern social on focusing by Buddhism and in both Asia political movements and - con will we study particular, N. America. In - organi and individuals Buddhist temporary struggles; in freedom peace involved zations - AIDS, hos training work; reconciliation and alleviating social volunteers; prison and pice, medi- teaching and injustice; economic and settings. ‘secular’ in non-Buddhist, tation Buddhist how will we explore Throughout, - insti and practices, precepts, philosophies, and adopted being selectively are tutions will also We venues. in these various adapted non-Buddhist the that influences consider have practices and worldviews, systems, WR607. Introduction to Hinduism WR607. Introduction (Faculty) hours. three Credit, some to students will course This introduce of characteristics prominent the most of will course The traditions. religious Hindu thinking about expansive also encourage practice, religious religion, constitutes what a focus experience through religious and the authority, of sources foundational on visual of the role and practice, of importance of lives the daily within culture material and Hindus. this course focuses on the broad parameters parameters the focuses broad thiscourse on other to relationship its of in terms Islam of and Judaism (mainly traditions religious internal its of in terms and Christianity) sectar theological, legal, (e.g. and diversity students enable to goal is The division. ian of in terms Islam of a basic proficiency with and terminology, scope, proper historical which will allow approaches, conceptual various further into inquiries pursue them to it importantly, Most aspects the tradition. of - criti to the ability with students will provide they as issues and events current cally engage sociopoliti- and Islam of the religion to relate world. the Muslim of cal dynamics
186 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS COURSE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 189 when offered as a Contextualized Introductory Introductory a Contextualized as when offered MinistryArts Con Ed with of I) course of Social and CC515. Methods Analysis. Congregational (Faculty) hours. three Credit, spring. or Fall SR515.) as (Same - introduc an students provides course This the and analysis contextual methods of to tion their of analysis an conduct to opportunity - com a congregation, be it ministry, of context Students organization. community or munity, - a multidimen develop to will be encouraged - criti for a framework provides that lens sional cal the theological, reflection sociological, on ministry of in their dimensions cultural and all students for required is course This setting. to open is but in the MRL program, enrolled candidates. degree all Candler master’s CC612. The Church and Disabilities as (Same (Jenkins) hours. three Credit, SR612.) disability to students introduces course This - the dis from theologies emerging and studies the will have Students community. abilities as the architecture, examine to opportunity - inclusion/exclu of practices religious as well Preaching, congregations. a variety of of sion sacramental and worship education, religious ordination, and leadership congregational life, ministries, outreach and mission fellowship, will statements/policies, denominational and full beobserved of the hope with critiqued and - physi and those intellectual with of inclusion a as (CC612CEE when offered cal disabilities. Elective) Education Contextual CC617. Redeeming Memories: Cultural and Social Christian Witness, Memory, Genocide as (Same (N. Phillips) hours. three Credit, SR617.) to introduced are students this course, In memory and fields of the cross-disciplinary - will the connec focus on We studies. trauma remembrances betweention group collective constructions how assess to religion and Church and Ministry Church and Community Community CC501. Church and Ministries (Faculty) hours. three Credit, dealing with course praxis introductory An and ministries in urban community and church Ministry) Arts of rural (Introductory settings. a Contextualized as (CC501CE when offered Ministry Arts Con with of course Introductory I) Ed/TP/Episcopal CC502. Church and Community Development (Jenkins) hours. three Credit, to introduced are in this class Students church- of strategies and models various asset-based as such partnerships community for training and development community church various to Visits transformation. observation for Atlanta in metro sites related - hous affordable dealing with programs of urban renewal, economic neighborhood ing, immigrant and refugee initiatives, youth are organizing community ministries, and Ministry) Arts of (Introductory included. (CC502CE when grade offered only) (letter Arts of Introductory a Contextualized as Ministry Con Ed with I) CC511. Urban Ministries (Faculty) hours. three Credit, dynamics, the issues, examines course This influence theologies that and interactions, of Strategies ministry context. in the urban both the local for ministry examined are ministry. of contexts other and church Ministry Arts of when desig- (Introductory (CC511CE schedule) course on such as nated WR698. Special Topics in World World in Topics Special WR698. Religions (Faculty) variable. Credit, courses offering one-time or Special topic faculty. visiting and Candler regular led by noted are and be required may Prerequisites when applicable. schedule the course on - An examination of issues of secularism of and issues of examination An emphasis with in the modern context, Islam trans cultural and rights human of themes on formation. Law WR685. Islamic (An-Na’im) hours. three Credit, school.) the law from (Cross-listed and the basic concepts to introduction An for the foundation Law, Islamic of institutions countries of number a large of the legal system ranging religion, the dominant is Islam where the East Middle America through North from Indonesia. to WR686. Islamic Modernism (Cornell) hours. three Credit, school.) the law from (Cross-listed critically assess and will course This explore contemporary in the modernist movement approaches unlike other However, Islam. a neces- draw will we this subject, not to sary between distinction modernism and study our will limit we nor fundamentalism, liberals. to modernist thinkers Muslim of will the course be of that the premise Rather, modernism that a pervasive is worldview its that and dimensions multiple comprises both conserva liberal and - include adherents those who of most including Muslims, tive - out by been termed “fundamentalists” have side observers. WR690. Global Religions and Community Engagement (Womack) hours. three Credit, leadership for students prepares course This of society the study through in a multifaith with engagement active and global religions Atlanta. of communities religious the diverse learning community-engaged emphasizes It - in collab field research and visits site through Through congregations. religious with oration understand to will come students this course, the world’s of practices beliefs and the core - knowl will in-depth gain and religions major tradition. non-Christian one least at of edge -
WR684. Islam and Politics (An-Na’im) hours. three Credit, school.) the law from (Cross-listed WR682. Jewish Law (Broyde) hours. three Credit, school.) the law from (Cross-listed ES682.) as (Same will course JewishThis survey the principles difficult address uses legal to law Talmudic) (or to these principles will compare and issues in America. In guide legal discussion those that raised will issues this course focus on particular, in medical sur as technology such advances by WR683. Islam and Democracy (Cornell) hours. three Credit, school.) the law from (Cross-listed philosophical, key will course This explore cultural and theological, jurisprudential, - pre The democracy in Islam. about debates willmodern (1) the course focus part on: of divine of theologicalthe legal and problem (2) the and justice of origins human versus taking guidance of problem epistemological modern The part of sources. non-Islamic from other two willthe course on focus theoretically democracy: to related problematics sets of autonomous of (3) the theological problem Enlightenment (4) three and agency, human (a legal freedom autonomy: to related notions (a theological pluralism problem), moral and (mainly rights human and legal problem), and universal of expressions as a legal problem) values. such as the Syrian Orthodox, Roman Catholic, Catholic, Orthodox, Roman the Syrian as such in this their home made have Protestant and spe- the use of Through context. religious examples contemporary and cific historical - representa some alsothe course explores interactions, Hindu-Christian modes of tive conflic- and ambivalent, symbiotic, including Gender) and (Race, Ethnicity, ones. tual and artificial motherhood, insemination, rogate these of discussion Through transplant. organ will be law Jewish of areas many difficult topics surveyed.
188 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS COURSE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 191 CC655. The Church on the Border on the The Church CC655. as (Same (Jenkins) hours. three Credit, M655.) policy immigration focuses course on This the on communities facing realties and to will class travel The border. U.S.-Mexico Borderlinks by hosted Mexico, and Arizona home of days five for (www.borderlinks.org), and U.S. migrants, with meetings and stays social- jus Mexican federalagents, Mexican and organizers, community tice agencies, state and leaders. Federal congregational policies will alsoimmigration be critiqued. the students the border, the to trip Following pas - Hispanic with Atlanta will metro meetin leaders. The community and legislators, tors, who will be 12 students to limited is seminar - preregistra selected spring to in the fall prior in the participation requires course The tion. expected to are Students the border. to trip grade only) their expenses. (letter for pay Missions and CC660. Short-Term International Development (Jenkins) hours. three Credit, M660.) as (Same the to students introduces course This theological skills reflection and leadership while- locat teams mission short-term for those fielding experiences in the broader will Students development. international of trip a mission plan to the opportunity have critically examine and their local church for sustainable, while efforts, past researching their engaging methods of collaborative development. in long-term congregation a Contextual as (CC660CEE when offered Elective) Education Missions and CC661. Short-Term International Development: Practicum CC/M660. Prerequisite: hours. two Credit, M661.) as (Same (Jenkins) the Short-Term auditing or enrolled Students class Development International and Missions in participate to apply to the opportunity have break. spring over Honduras to team a mission roles leadership will assume Selected students - Faith-based initiatives and charitable choice choice charitable and initiatives Faith-based will grade also belegislation (letter reviewed. Ministry) Arts of (Introductory only) Theologies and CC647. The of Brazil Ecclesiologies (de Souza) (Same hours. three or two Credit, M647.) as trip-based This a set focuses of course on work selected at ecclesiologies theologies and - a frame in establishing assists It in Brazil. evalua- and critical understanding for work expressions theologies and contextual of tion in their original churches indigenous of demographic socio-cultural, and historical, and collecting information While contexts. - ecclesial theological prac and interpreting contextual and multidisciplinary tices from also seeksperspectives, explore to this study may Students lessons. missiological possible three or two for choose take the course to those who do not for credits two credits: for credits three and Brazil to go to plan the on participate to who plan those students Gender) and (Race,Ethnicity, trip. CC650. Faith and Health: Transforming Communities SR650.) as (Same (Kiser) hours. three Credit, - stu help to is purpose thisThe course of social pastoral, ser toward oriented dents accomplish health roles community and vice, - the theoret understand better the following: practices between religious ical relationship social personaland scale the health at and developing for a basis as the community of with familiar become initiatives; leading and health science literature and both religious expanded an develop to in order in this area that leadership for framework conceptual transformation; community to contributes and awareness leadership develop to and - col for the capacity build that practices organizations, between religious laboration their partners and congregations including sector. in the public Community Ministries as Community Ministries as poverty, their significance to family structures their family significance to poverty, for in caring role the church’s and society, and will to be given Emphasis in poverty. children - individu enable that initiatives faith-in-action for be to difference a congregations als and Gender) and (Race,these Ethnicity, children. The and Prophetic: CC628. Priestly Nature of Ritual Performance as (Same (N. Phillips) hours. three Credit, SR628.) social or stability maintain action can Ritual Both will social be the of foci change. provoke the social Through scientificthis study course. affects ritual how will we capture ritual, of ways while investigating social transformation conditions. quo status confirms in which ritual surveys prophetic course This and the priestly - in congrega performance ritual of functions (CC628CEE when life. communal and tional Elective) Education Contextual a as offered CC632. Religious Education as (Same (Faculty) hours. three Credit, RE632.) methods, theories, and will explore Students in congregations engaging to related issues religious experiential, community-based - will the educa focus upon We education. this holistic of challenges benefits and tional spiritual and education religious to approach - chal benefits and will and address formation community and church arise with that lenges partnerships. CC645. Nonprofit Leadership and Management as (Same (Jenkins) hours. three Credit, LA645.) those students designed is for course This - agen nonprofit with vocations considering faith- cies, social-service and organizations, focuses on based, social ministries. It justice thepractical - skills needed these direct to orga grant-writing development, board nizations: management, personnel fund-raising, and community planning, strategic collaboration, evaluation. and planning, program relations,
CC623. The Church’s Mission with CC623. The Church’s Children in Poverty as (Same (Faculty) hours. three Credit, M623.) of the causes of examination an is course This CC622. Ethnographic Research for CC622. Ethnographic Research for Ministry in Congregations and Local Communities as (Same (N. Phillips) hours. three Credit, SR622.) a social is scientific approach Ethnography the cultural and behavior human studying to congregations, communities, of patterns have practitioners Pastoral institutions. and a as ethnography” “theological adopted - knowl extensive more garnering method for set- ministry about edge in congregational this course, In local and tings communities. ethnography to will be introduced students in participation requiring socialas research - basic tech Learners will apply fieldwork. the development form ethnography, of niques collected of analysis to question a research of - prac the religious understand better to data, the lived Christian communities, tices of social and social change. of realities groups, CC619. Nonviolent Strategies of Social Strategies of Social CC619. Nonviolent Change as (Same (Faculty) hours. three Credit, SR620.) biblical, historical, will course examine The - non bases theoretical for theological, and the of empowerment The initiatives. violent individuals and organizations, local church, of will in the analysis concern be a central Gender) and (Race, Ethnicity, strategies. and reconstructions of past memories memories past of reconstructions and for redemption of serve resources as faced persecution. who have social groups upon will draw readings Interdisciplinary - theol and history, anthropology, sociology, select historical about ogy students inform to to learners encourage to and social atrocities leg- experiences and the traumatic to witness these (Race, socialacies of Ethnicity, groups. Gender) and
190 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS COURSE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 193 taries on religion, culture and society and in culture religion, taries on case- Latinselective America. Using partsof - appre to will come methods, students study religious and sociocultural diversity ciate Christian mission. for contexts as pluralism Gender) (Offered and (Race,Ethnicity, and Society Culture, Religion, EV642D as a as in Latin America when offered Mission course) distance-based in an Age of Evangelism EV653. World Empire HC653, as (Same (Jones) hours. three Credit, M653.) the19th the beginning until century of From Christians the 20ththe middle century, of were Europe America and North from and conquer to effort in a massive involved examines course This Christianize the world. - impe between Western the relationship noting missions, religious and rial missions in which they both conflictedthe ways and will Attention in their endeavors. cooperated in Asia, Christians indigenous to be given Africa work Latin America, whose and life, religious crucial was witness in shaping and imperialism. to responses Methodist Evangelism EV697. World Seminar (de Souza, Hanciles, hours. three Credit, M697.) as (Same Jones) the World with in conjunction Held international Institute Evangelism Methodist students’ develops this course seminars, mission of practice and conceptualization setting. in a cross-cultural evangelism and in which the ways learn about Students are the world parts of in different churches the promise communicate to endeavoring God. of the reign of presence and in Evangelism EV698. Special Topics (Faculty) variable. Credit, courses offering one-time or Special topic faculty. visiting and Candler regular led by noted are and be required may Prerequisites when applicable. schedule the course on -
Evangelism an Evangelizing EV501. Enabling Church Offered hours. three Credit, Spring. and Fall Souza) (de each semester. the student equips course introductory This of the challenge accept and understand to by the gospel, communicating intentionally the sign uncommitted, to deed, and word, The the local church. without and within laity help to practical ways explores course use their gifts the in ministry evangelism. of defining- evan to given is Special attention for missiologically theologically and gelism (Introductory society. pluralistic a in practice Ministry)Arts of EV511. Seminar: Issues in Renewal and Revitalization of the Church (de Souza) hours. three Credit, this MTS students, and MDiv Designed for - the focuses recurring phenom course on in the renewal and revitalization of enon - con and aspects a biblical key as of church a seeks develop to It ecclesiology. temporary - contempo and relevant, historical, biblical, the Holy of the work of rary understanding the life revitalizing and in renewing Spirit student Primarily the church. of mission and encour will and direct theled, professor the of some assimilate to the students age revitalization. and in renewal text classical will be especially made the to Application (EV511CEE the local of congregation. life Education a Contextual as when offered Elective) EV642. Religion, Culture and Mission in Latin America as (de Souza) (Same hours. three Credit, M642.) - books, a set chap of examines course This videos, articles, documen films,ters, - and Christian, in order that the students as pastors pastors as the students that Christian, in order witness such share to be equipped better may illustrations. in sermon - CM615. Introduction to Church Music to Introduction CM615. (Abbington) hours. three Credit, designed is to course introductory This - vari function, and the history, examine in Christian worship. music of genres ous will the course introduce addition, In and structures basic worship students to - appro them to enable to in order elements Special select lead music. and priately the church equip to given is emphasis specialized with and knowledge musician skills, various dealing with administrative and polities denominational personalities, worship maintenance, instrument hymnals, technological current and resources, music music. in church advancements in the Worship CM620. Music and Black Church (Abbington) hours. three Credit, the will course examine introductory This wor and music of development history and ship in the black church. Various genres of of genres Various church. in the black ship gospels) and hymns, spirituals, (e.g., music will be covered worship styles of various and - chal and concerns, issues, key as well as black century the twenty-first for lenges insight will course also The provide church. gospel contemporary into analysis and holy and music, worship and praise music, - direc will it provide addition, In hip-hop. developing for practical resources and tions church. in the black worship planning and Gender) and (Race, Ethnicity, CM630. Bach for Pastors: Musical Exegesis (Albrecht) hours. three Credit, an in students develop to aims course This - com via specific organ liturgical appreciation, theology Johann the musical of of positions, Bach a musical as Sebastian Bach; illustrate Christian faith his out living leader, church analyzing critical skills for develop in praxis; in congregational music appropriating and concrete with ministry; students equip and intentional Bach an as of illustrations musical
CM610. Congregational Song (Faculty) hours. three Credit, hymnody, of majors) A survey nonmusic (for music congregational other and psalmody, the the 16th present. to century from CM600. Candler Singers (Faculty) stipend. or hours two Credit, Weekly required. Audition/interview and tours, leadership, Chapel rehearsals, and in the localconcerts community of hours four of A maximum beyond. elec- toward count in CM600 may credit MTS. A or the MDiv for requirements tive toward count can hours of number limited MRL worship for Specialization of Area students. music and Church Music CM530R. Candler Chorale noncredit. or hour one Credit, without Open the Candler community to regular and rehearsals Weekly audition. services. in chapel - A maxi participation in CM530R credit of hours four of mum requirements elective toward count may - num MTS. A limited or the MDiv for of Area toward count can hours ber of music and MRL worship for Specialization only) basis (S/U grading students. CC698. Special Topics in Church and in Church Topics CC698. Special Community (Faculty) variable. Credit, courses offering one-time or Special topic faculty. visiting and Candler regular led by noted are and be required may Prerequisites when applicable. schedule the course on for that experience, will study the history experience, of will that study for will and particular in that region, development local with and leaders relationships develop and reading additional partners. Some NGO required. are assignments written
192 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS COURSE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 195 Topics in the theological interpretation in the theological interpretation Topics methods and psychologies of critique and counseling, and care in pastoral employed theological selected perspectives on pastoral - theol pastoral of the nature and problems, ogy ministry. in a theological as discipline in the Counseling PC620. Short-Term Parish or PC501 Prerequisite: hours. three Credit, (Faculty) instructor. of permission to introduction an provides course This structured short-term, of basic principles spe with - the in parish, counseling pastoral the and assessment pastoral to cial attention (P620CEE when offered ministry referral. of Elective) Education a Contextual as and Spiritual PC621. Pastoral Care Reflection (Faculty) hours. three Credit, interest the rising will course This explore direction spiritual and practices in spiritual - theol pastoral care, pastoral in the fields of course The counseling. pastoral and ogy, tensions and the commonalities will explore in spiritual texts between contemporary theological texts, reflection, contemporary theology and apophatic in texts earlier and these texts of readings Through mysticism. students the Christian traditions, across from predominant critically analyze to will work develop to reflection and spiritual or models practices. and models constructive their own PC628. Care for Marginalized Populations (Ellison) hours. three Credit, from wisdom “expert” garners course This disciplinary distinct perspec with - scholars the nature considered variously who have tives the potential and hope human of power and - popula marginalized faced by hope to threats them. who seek aid to the caregivers and tions will men African American serve as Young of the problem investigate the primary to lens invisibility. and muteness, hope, threatened unacknowledged other for care However, PC605. Pastoral Care of Marriage and Marriage Care of Pastoral PC605. Family PC501 or Prerequisite: hours. three Credit, (Faculty) instructor. of permission of the care for strategies provides course This - the life throughout families and marriages perspectives biblical Theologicalcycle. and psychological with integrated are family on theory systems family as perspectives such theory. narrative and of PC607. Pastoral Dimensions Biomedical Decisions (Scheib) hours. three Credit, the impact critically examines course This - in medical genet developments current of practices. pastoral and care pastoral ics on in medical developments Contemporary theo- for posegenetics questions significant ethicallogical pastoral and reflection and - stu will course This introduce practice. developments the recent of some to dents will then examine in medical We genetics. - dimen the theological, pastoral ethical, and Specific issues these developments. of sions - technolo reproductive willexamined include cell stem therapy, gene testing, gies, genetic the ecologi- and eugenics, cloning, research, modified genetically cal of organisms. impact PC610. Crisis Ministry PC501 or Prerequisite: hours. three Credit, (Scheib) instructor. of permission theologi- and social, pastoral, Psychological, grief loss, and crisis, death, of cal dimensions will hope be and explored. bereavement, - com and both individual to given is Attention well as loss, and crisis, trauma, of forms munal in which social and the cultural as contexts care pastoral for Strategies occur. these events crises will of be- devel in specific situations theological reflection. pastoral of oped in light PC615. Theological Dimensions of Pastoral Care PC501 require May hours. three Credit, the topic. on depending a prerequisite as (Faculty) to the literature, theory and practices of pas theory- of practices and the literature, to redemptive the church’s a part as of care toral pastoral basic of practices as well as ministry, ministry. congregational of dimensions as care of the care as well as the congregation of Care - the congrega within families and individuals systems a family from willtion be explored is care that assumes course perspective. The and care pastoral individual through mediated lead - pastoral through as well as conversation congregational and preaching, liturgy, ership, the to given is Attention programs. and life a facilitator as the pastor of identity and role well as care congregational and communal of Specific care. pastoral of provider a direct as identity pastoral include this course for topics care; ecclesiology pastoral and formation; and a system; as the congregation understanding and cycle, the life across families for caring care. pastoral and worship, ritual,
PC502. Pastoral Care in the Parish (Scheib) hours. three Credit, anas care pastoral approaches course This is care of specificecclesial The practice. context will be introduced Students the congregation. PC501. Introduction to Pastoral Care (Ellison, hours. three Credit, spring. and Fall Lartey) Scheib, of dimensions caregiving to Introduction ministry- psychoso theological through and - congre and family, personal, of cial analysis methods and principles on and need, gational for them. Prerequisite to in response care of (Introductory courses. care pastoral other Ministry)Arts of (PC501CE when offered Arts of Introductory a Contextualized as Ministry Con with Ed I) course Pastoral Care and Counseling
194 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS COURSE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 197 - ministry as well as retention in ministry, in ministry, ministry retention as well as will course This women. particularly for for creativity of role the diverse also employ for models sustaining ministry employs it as journal- autobiographical visual journaling, arts. expressive other and ing, of Art and Practice PT515. The Christian Prayer (Shepard) hours. three Credit, to will in this course be introduced Students across Christian prayer the history rich of prayer the of practices apply the continents; - exam in small groups; both and personally the of practice of particularine dimensions racial, gender, of the impact including prayer the identity; examine religious sexual, and life personal prayer one’s of construction well as historic, are that the readings through - the relation consider autobiographical; as jour personal prayer between their own ship in prayer the use of consider others; ney and a congregation. within and care pastoral as Formation PT600. Creative Writing and Transformation (Scheib) hours. three Credit, and the formational examines course This and creativity of impact transformational through development in human imagination - Specific writing. atten creative of the lens of a means as writing creative to given is tion spiritual of theological form reflection and both- indi for the potential with practice, Students social and vidual transformation. - writ creative of practice their own develop a and discipline spiritual of a form as ing Students social of transformation. means in informed writing also use learn creative to theological enhance to critical ways and - oth of formation spiritual and imagination ministry. a part as of ers PT615. Good Food (Ayres) hours. three Credit, a will in this course examine Students practical theology"grounded food," of to responding are faith of people whereby - - Practical Theology Discernment for a PT503. Vocational Sustained Life in Ministry (Shepard) hours. three Credit, who students designed is for course This discernment vocational of in the process are - in the certificate pro participating and/or Ministry and Theology, Women, for gram It MTS programs. degree or in the MDiv the call God the theo of - will using explore theology Wesleyan of logical framework for Benedict of Ignatius and the work and of skills useful life in a sustained providing the history will course look The at ministry. call the of within theology theand role of some will consider and ordination of context ordained surround that issues the unique of - narra own one’s of the construction Examine redemptive of absence or the presence and tive spiritual writing and reading through themes the (5) Consider and memoir/autobiography; nar redemptive own between our relationship those Christianity. within and ratives Care 672, 673. Pastoral PC670, 671, Modules: Special Topics Prerequisite: (Faculty) hour. one Credit, semester. each topics PC501. Multiple of a variety on modules Several one-hour each semes- offered are topics care pastoral these of more or take one may Students ter. - approxi which meets for of each modules, sepa- are courses The weeks. four mately Recent sequential. inherently not and rable care pastoral included: have modual topics violence, family and care pastoral aging, and per grief in a multicultural and care pastoral clergyspective, - sexual keep ethics, Sabbath chronic with persons for care pastoral ing, health. mental and care pastoral illness, and in Pastoral Care PC698. Special Topics (Faculty) variable. Credit, courses offering one-time or Special topic faculty. visiting and Candler regular led by noted are and be required may Prerequisites when applicable. schedule the course on - - healing systems, concepts of disease, tradi of - concepts systems, healing health, traditional mental of concepts tional ill- various of interpretations beliefs and and healing traditional as well as nesses We care. spiritual medical and of practices sur the myths of some willalso explore rounding traditional healing in Africa. In the in Africa. healing traditional In rounding Africanfinal American the course part of traditional folk African diasporan other and healing of practices and understandings the in the and Americas care spiritual and (Race,Caribbean will Ethnicity, be explored. Gender) and Perspectives on PC650. International Pastoral Care (Lartey) hours. three Credit, examine to participants enables course This cultural in different practices care pastoral - con questions Key contexts. regional and care pastoral be can learned for sider what ministry through and in particular contexts in different practices of the exploration of detailed explorations of means By places. in social, socio- engage students case studies, of analysis pastoral and cultural, economic, practice care in pastoral issues contextual students’ builds course The ministry. and social and interpathy, skills in empathy, theological reflection and analysis, cultural the of practice a viewwith strengthening to (PC650CEE when care. pastoral intercultural Elective) Education a Contextual as offered PC660. Reading Lives: Narrative and Identity Formation as (Same (Scheib) hours. three Credit, RP660.) designed (1) Introduce is to: course This narrative psychology, narrative to students - narra “redemptive of the role and identity, per narrative (2) Apply lives; in adults’ tives” identity theory of sonality the construction to identify and memoir and in autobiography redemptive of form and absence, the presence, of particular (3) Examine themes; dimensions - gen including construction, identity narrative identity; (4) religious racial, sexual, and der, -
PC630. Pastoral Care of Adolescents PC630. Pastoral (Ellison) hours. three Credit, clinical, theoretical, mines seminar This care and examine to literary resources and embodied selves and lives the interior for community. and in church adolescents of self in the adolescent to given is Consideration socioeconomic contexts and cultural various - responsive and awareness student heighten to needs crises in diverse and adolescent to ness young from derived Case studies situations. film and will be music, incor literature, adult PC640. Pastoral Care of Women: International Perspectives PC645. Spiritual Care in African Religious Traditions (Lartey) hours. three Credit, WR645.) as (Same care spiritual how will course examine The practiced- in vari and conceptualized is including traditions African religious ous and in South African-derived religions in Central America, the Caribbean and will the spend part first America. We North grounding theoretical gaining the course of philoso- and thought in African religious part second African focuses The on phy. and rituals divination, medicine, traditional African will examine We care. of practices groups including, but not limited to the to limited not but including, groups will the elderly and the homeless, imprisoned, Gender) and be discussed. (Race, Ethnicity, (PC630CEE whenoffered throughout. porated Elective) Education a Contextual as PC501 or Prerequisite: hours. three Credit, (Scheib) instructor. of permission issues of the impact examines course This society, and in both church women facing sexual and development, women’s as such - gen and aging, self-esteem, abuse, physical care pastoral the of practice on der roles primary The theoretical counseling. and and feminist are this course for resources theories of theologies and pastoral womanist Gender) and (Race, Ethnicity, care.
196 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS COURSE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 199 (“law, instruction, etc.”), the class instruction, etc.”), torah (“law, attends to the different genres beyond just law law just beyond genres the different to attends Exegetical in the Pentateuch. found are that - (narra torah-genres large the three on work poetry) eye with will be conducted law, tive, fulfillment in, sermon eventual and toward, the these ways, In performance. and writing issues picture both big to willcourse attend - Christian preach a whole, as (the Pentateuch law/ of the problem Testament, the Old of ing detailed matters more to as well as gospel) sermon (specific exegesis, books/texts/genres, etc.). production, P647. Preaching the Parables of Jesus the Parables Preaching P647. P501. Prerequisite: hours. three Credit, (Faculty) and recognize students helps course This gospels thesynoptic of the parables interpret situations. pastoral contemporary of in terms sermons produce this, students Through - rel and text Testament the New to faithful attends course modern This to people. evant - produc sermon and interpretation, text, to NT647. as be cross-listed May tion. P649. Bible and Sermon as (Same (Faculty) hours. three Credit, OT649) NT649 and from move students helps course This attending the sermon, to work exegetical both the substance continues that preaching to function. and form its and text the biblical of P649S Sermon: Hebrews; and (P649G Bible and Bible P649U Sermon: Mark; and Bible a as (P649CEE when offered Sermon: John) Elective) Education Contextual P660. Preaching Torah OT501 Prerequisites: hours. three Credit, as (Same P501. (Strawn/Faculty) and OT660.) - the prob into entrée an provides course The of Christian preaching of promise lem and the Torah, on focusing by Testament the Old - inspira Taking the books Bible. five first of or the Hebrew of nature the polyvalent from tion word - - - - itual-social-political content; and style, delivery style, and itual-social-political content; lec- through sermons of receptivity and efficacy, preaching and presentations, multimedia ture, Gender) and (Race, Ethnicity, opportunities. P634. Preaching with Children and Youth (Faculty) hours. three Credit, preachers assist to is purpose thisThe class of and the children for sermons preparing with class This communities. their faith of youth and lead to children the students will prepare thinking theologically of in the process youth who God Students is. about creatively and will be expected use the readings to assigned preach to and prepare to resources other and listeners. young for appropriate sermons and Preaching P642. Women (Fry Brown) hours. three Credit, North of tradition the preaching of Study her feminist/womanist women, American the social-histor and techniques, meneutical (Race, foremothers. religious of ical reality Gender) and Ethnicity, ers from different theological traditions and and theological traditions different from ers secular of processes to social relate locations of consciousness richer with preach ization; be might that secularization of the questions about; cares the student in a context stake at - practi of this pattern for habits cultivate and cal between theological reflection (moving the practical and situations, theories, concrete everyday ministry). of actions as Theologian P626. The Preacher ST501, Prerequisites: hours. three Credit, ST626.) as (Same P501. (McDougall/Faculty) the act with of students helps course This the theological emphasizes reflection and in accessible express that sermons of crafting theological issues. thinking about careful ways Black Preaching P631. Contemporary (Fry Brown) hours. three Credit, contemporary and historical of Analysis preaching. black of the genre of elements integrity; spir textual preparation; Homiletical P617. Lectionary Preaching Lectionary P617. Co- prerequisite: or hours. three Credit, P501. (Faculty) the of the lessons examines course This - liturgi lectionary the major for common exegesis, of issues addresses cal It seasons. the within preaching and hermeneutics, when (P617CEE year. the church of context Elective) Education a Contextual as offered a New for P620. Prophetic Voices Century (Fry Brown) hours. three Credit, of contextualization examines course This pastoral and prophetic word, the preached - con of critical engagement and preaching, in the “isms” socialtemporary and issues (P620CEE when offered moment. preaching Elective) Education a Contextual as P622. Preaching Politics as (Same (Smith) hours. three Credit, ES622.) the analyze to students invites course This in modern politics preaching to challenges that ways societies,the main of learn some them, of in light preached have preachers for proposals contemporary some consider the then extend and work, that continuing The their own. of sermons with practice social a to then, from analysis moves, course the to practical to practice counsel history of movement—a That preaching. of practice practical theologicalkind of reflection—is this things course the main of one itself teach. to hopes P624. Preaching in a Secular Age as (Same (Smith) hours. three Credit, SR624.) students help designed is to course The use concepts key and evaluate, understand, - con interpret secularization; theories of from in ministry- these con using situations crete particular illumine the concepts - letting cepts rebuke, the situations even as situations, a sense gain revise the concepts; and refine, - preach different that ways the variety of of -
P613. Oral Presentation of Scripture and P613. Oral Presentation of Scripture and Sermon (Faculty) hours. three Credit, increase that factors of study Practice and The preached. is it as a sermon of the interest - sensitiv and sound as word emphasizes class the of the involvement to the preacher of ity delivery. in sermon feelings body and mon design and delivery. design and mon P502. Sermon Development and Delivery the P501 or Prerequisite: hours. three Credit, (Faculty) the instructor. of permission upon build to is this course goal of main The in the skills basic gained and the knowledge - encourag by (P501) in preaching course lively, and content in sermon creativity ing course The the sermon. delivery of engaged discussion, lecture, of a mixture will involve activities,all workshop-style and reading, ser skills of the various improve designed to Preaching Preaching P501. Introduction to hours. three Credit, Spring. and Fall (Faculty) - litera history, the theology, to Introduction a is This preaching. practice of art, and ture, for students prepares that class foundational (Introductory in homiletics. courses other Ministry)Arts of PT698. Special Topics in Practical in Practical Topics PT698. Special Theology (Faculty) variable. Credit, courses offering one-time or Special topic faculty. visiting and Candler regular led by noted are and be required may Prerequisites when applicable. schedule the course on the practices global through food system and food, advocacy, growing education, of Through agriculture. sustainable supporting these students practices, of examination an thriving theological and at how willconsider food perspective formed. is on moral
198 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS COURSE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 201
- - as Educator: The Congregation RE530H. Experience Church The Black (Faculty) hours. three Credit, theories and practices explores course This form, to aim that education religious of in Christian faith transform and renew, particular with communities, and persons in the black education religious to attention course The States. in the United church emer the historical to students introduces gence of the black church, its dual function dual its church, the black of gence sociopolitical and community religious as contemporary investigates and institution, the confronting demands and challenges broader and community, black church, black Gender) (Race, Ethnicity, culture. American Bible the RE540. Teaching (Faculty) hours. three Credit, NT540.) as (Same the meth with - students equips course This experience to odology others enable to and relevant, intelligible, an as the Bible how examines It life. in daily powerful force cor and personal faith shapes the Bible a as (RE540CEE when offered life. porate Elective) Education Contextual RE601. Dynamics of Identity and Faith as (Same (Faculty) hours. three Credit, RP601.) - psychologi developmental Theological and - trans and cal the formation perspectives on course The in faith. persons of formation self of understanding deepens participants’ participants’ strengthens and others and ministry. to approaches RE605. Dynamics of Difference RE501 or Prerequisite: hours. three Credit, (Faculty) instructor of permission group perspectives of ways of exploration An and developed are difference and identity theologi- will consider We affect the church. racial/ethnic,cal cultural, perspectives on - particularities, con other and and gender, - educa religious that ways assess structively of interplay the dynamic enhance can tion
- - critically and appreciatively in order to to in order appreciatively critically and appropriate specificconstruct approaches A special focus will be their contexts. to ministry. youth of practical dimensions on Ministry) Arts of (Introductory for Global Youth RE526. Empowering Citizenship (Corrie) hours. three Credit, means— it what seeks explore course to This and politically theologically, pedagogically, become to people young ethically—to help citizens.” “global faithful with Youth: RE527. Peace Building Learning Unlearning Violence, Nonviolence (Corrie) hours. three Credit, cultural dissects course theThis underlying myriad and violence around assumptions par society, our of in which members ways violence “taught” are people, young ticularly and problems resolving to a solution as youth of practices conflicts. and Theories these les- “unlearn” to help that education conflict methods of instead teach and sons, for strategies nonviolent and transformation will social be studied. change RE530G. The Congregation as Educator: Cross-Cultural Perspective (Faculty) hours. three Credit, the understand to students helps course This - mobi and in educating role congregation’s God’s with in partnership members lizing are strategies Educative in the world. work and the wounds to attending for explored in particular communities faith of blessings call discerning God’s and contexts, cultural par In those within contexts. vocation to - strate of a range explores the course ticular, of intelligences the multiple engaging gies for ethnogra- art, drama, congregations—prayer, study, Bible memory, historical-cultural phy, theological activism—as reflection, and and their reflecting context on of means it. beyond call and within God’s RE503. Images of God Images RE503. (Faculty) hours. three Credit, - the psychologi will course This explore sociopolitical and cal, theological, spiritual, the divine. in imaging involved dynamics experiences God and Each imagines person his or her upon depending way, in a unique location, cultural relationships, formative and womanist, Feminist, tradition. faith and - alterna called for have theologians black yet the divine, for language and images tive the deep- emo address failed to often have carry people their that for attachment tional God and for particular of/language images psychological will course Christ. This engage fiction and personal narratives, literature, - attach emotional that understand better to addi- In change. to resistance and ment the of the worship of examination an tion, in several contexts cultural Madonna Black the will serve understanding guide for as culture, race, gender, of dynamics complex the divine. in imaging involved class and pastoral creative will course explore The (including education religious to approaches in care) pastoral and liturgy of in the context these to issues. relation RE515. The Art of Teaching (Faculty) hours. three Credit, of practices theories and explores course This their eye toward an with learning and teaching course The dimensions. religious aesthetic and of theological enhance understanding to aims ministry of the and dimensions the teaching Teaching teaching. of ministry dimensions in the coursepracticum experience included is skills. teaching of the advancement facilitate to Ministry RE517. Introduction to Youth (Faculty) hours. three Credit, youth to students introduces course This - con cultural ministry and historical in its of approaches of a variety to and texts - congrega involving youth, with working and the Bible, mentors, adult youth, tions, will be- chal Students Christian tradition. approaches these various engage to lenged
RE501. Religious Education as RE501. Religious Education as Formation and Transformation hours. three Credit, Spring. and Fall (Faculty) theories and practices explores course This and renew, form, to aim that education of and in persons Christian faith transform given is Special attention communities. in culture and faith of the interaction to - agen community schools, congregations, Arts (Introductory life. public cies, and Ministry) as of (RE501CE when offered Arts of Introductory a Contextualized Ministry Con Ed with I) course Religious Education P698. Special Topics in Preaching P698. Special Topics (Faculty) variable. Credit, courses offering one-time or Special topic faculty. visiting and Candler regular led by on noted are and be required may Prerequisites when applicable. schedule the course P697R. Colloquy Leadership by each semester Offered hours. two Credit, P501. Does of the instructors of invitation fulfill requirements. not area P670. Preaching, Language and Popular and Popular Language Preaching, P670. Culture (Fry Brown) hours. three Credit, basic socio- introduce to aims course This of language contextualized theory, linguistic language, intercultural theory, cultural faith, preaching contemporary studies, performance - congre on the effect issue each and of models the with engagement and reception gational cul- Course will investigate word. preached foundational principles communication tural Methodologies, homiletical theorizing. to communicating for strategies pedagogies, and will be- dis cultures in a variety of word God’s lecture, methods include cussed. Pedagogical - writ presentations, class discussion, group multimedia viewing of and assignments ing television, music, film, i.e., novels, resources, social and news reports, media.
200 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS COURSE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 203 - - Religious Leadership and and Leadership Religious Administration to Religious LA501. Introduction and Administration Leadership hours. three Credit, Spring. and Fall (Faculty) - orga an as the church explores course This - orga ministry of and a vocation as nization resources on draws It leadership. nizational theology and to studies organizational of a practical theologydevelop leadership of a particularwith the local focus on church nonprofit church-related and congregation spe- addresses course The organizations. including administration, of cific areas planning, and development organizational stewardship decision-making, conflict and - build and money, (people, resources of the contemporary for legal issues and ings), Ministry) Arts of (Introductory church. a Contextualized as (LA501CE when offered Ministry Arts with of course Introductory I) Con Ed/TP/Episcopal LA503. Leading the Congregation (Faculty) hours. three Credit, under methods of introduces course This standing the character and context of of context and the character standing a model of develops It a congregation. leadership—leading pastoral imaginative deeper awareness toward a congregation use to assets in order and strengths its of resources organizational and cultural its ministry mission. for and effectively more initiating skills for emphasizes course The - a con with ministry leadership pastoral and Ministry) Arts of (Introductory gregation. a Contextualized as (LA503CE when offered Ministry Arts with of course Introductory I) Con Ed/TP/Episcopal LA505. Leading the Small Membership Church (Faculty) hours. three Credit, unique the issues will course This address through churches smallto membership strengths, the distinctive of exploration an difficulties and inher challenges, qualities, - judgments. Promoting the ability to make make to the ability Promoting judgments. - compo a core is judgments moral mature religious and leadership pastoral of nent moral considers course This education. - evidenced as in the formula development ethical of dur dilemmas resolution and tion adulthood. childhood, and ing adolescence, in psychology also moral course places The cultural ethnic, and race, gender, to relation the course of segment A major differences. education moral will the of practice focus on pedagogical of a variety methods. through as a Theological RE670A. Research Practice (Faculty) hours. three Credit, process, the research reframes course This a theologi as - writing, and reading including the exploring to addition cal In practice. seminary support that techniques and tools this work, in their academic course students as work that think about you willcourse help spiritual and vocational your of element an for appropriate is course This development. (in any students degree all Candler master’s prerequisites. no requires course The track). for Ministry RE670B. Technology (Faculty) hours. two Credit, and techniques creative to introduction An the effective use of reflective practices for ministry. in the arts of digital technologies from the Ministry Youth RE698Y. Ground Up Credit, one hour. (Corrie) hour. one Credit, together bring to intended is course This - minis youth with Candler students current students designed is for in the field and ters their activities with and research do to sessions. between class groups youth in Religious RE698. Special Topics Education (Faculty) variable. Credit, courses offering one-time or Special topic faculty. visiting and Candler regular led by noted are and be required may Prerequisites when applicable. schedule the course on issues related to engaging congregations in congregations engaging to related issues religious experiential, community-based - will the educa focus upon We education. this holistic of challenges benefits and tional spiritual and education religious to approach - chal benefits and will address and formation community and church arise with that lenges partnerships. and Our RE636. Religious Education Ecological Context (Ayres) hours. three Credit, a theological develop students thiscourse, In the ecological understanding for framework vocation, and Christian life of dimensions theo- and practices educational examine and an of the formation to contribute ries that ecological faith. Peace in RE645. Teaching Congregations (Corrie) hours. three Credit, to in a position leaders are Congregational because the church, within peace” “teach explicit only not embraces peace education on teachings biblical of a study as such forms, such forms also implicit but peace war and are trips which mission the methodsas by practices liturgical conducted, and organized conflicts understood, embodied are and are - relation and extended, is outreach resolved, This developed. are the community with ships theories and the definitions explores course to in relation nonviolence and violence of then and resources historical theological and life several aspects congregational of considers bible peace, including teaching of means as and leadership outreach, and mission study, worship education, religious administration, a as (RE645CEE when offered prayer. and Elective) Education Contextual RE649. Moral Development and Education (Snarey) hours. three Credit, ES649.) RP649, and EDU711v, as (Same being human of dimension A fundamental moral making of necessity the inevitable is -
RE632. Community Ministries as RE632. Community Ministries as Religious Education (Faculty) hours. three Credit, CC632.) as (Same methods, theories, and will explore Students RE623. Spirituality and Liberative Pedagogy (Faculty) hours. three Credit, - Christian spiri of the depths from Draws pedagogy discover liberative to and tuality future for directions and questions, insights, action-reflec- Through practice. educational - edu construct and will explore students tion, deepen can spiritual that practices cational in this world. liberation to contribute and life RE610. Be(com)ing Christian: Theology, Theology, Christian: RE610. Be(com)ing and Public Life Education, (Ayres) hours. three Credit, both nur of sites are Christian communities Meaning, RE619. Modernity, RE621. Creativity and Pedagogy (Faculty) hours. three Credit, the pedagogical theologiExamines - and and imagination cal human significance of artistic or creative of A variety creativity. and with, experimented studied, activities are Students the course. during reflected upon and media in informed uselearn creative to the educational enhance to critical ways their ministry. of dimensions diverse peoples within faith communities. communities. faith within peoples diverse Gender) and (Race, Ethnicity, tapestry whole The the of outreach. and ture education practices of includes Christian life service of practice as well as and nurture and how will we consider this course In justice. Christian are practice these of kinds two theology how relates and other each to related together. and them both individually to Ministry and Youth (Faculty) hours. three Credit, in youth support and engage to ways Explores their Christian voca- out living discerning and culture. in contemporary tions
202 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS COURSE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 205 W503. Global Perspectives in Christian in Christian Perspectives Global W503. Worship (Abbington) hours. three Credit, - vari from worship will course This examine similar, they are perspectives, cultural how ous they effectively can how and they differ, how The each other. enrich and enliven, enhance, theof short nothing is thiscourse scope of billion two the world’s of practices worship worship focuses course on The Christians. usally assembly an event, ritual a public as divine- a kind of for occasion an as conceived scrip- prayers, spoken and sung gift of human other and sacraments and preaching, tural will also be given Special attention ceremonies. the hip-hop and worship intergenerational to generation. and Spirituality, W603. Liturgy, Community Formation (Faculty) hours. three Credit, uses social course This other semiotics and the way analyze to critical theories in order their through formed are communities that classroom Through practices. liturgical reflection as and experimentation liturgical - contem and historical from readings as well in this class porary the participants sources, - pro and analyzing for tools will develop course This formation. community moting who are students to particularlyis suited - paro per of week in 12–15 hours engaged ministry. community chial and W622, W623, W624. Practica in Liturgical Leadership each. (Faculty) hour one Credit, the at presiding Experience and in designing services worship. frequent public most of all one- three or two, take one, may Students weeks, Each four modules. last module credit Each module a week. once meetings with - the histori to a basic introduction includes the services, theologicalcal of structure and modern adapting methods of including sociological and architectural to liturgies also performing practice Students realities. the services. W622. include modules The W623. Baptism, and Services the Word of Worship W501. Public Worship hours. three Credit, Spring. and Fall E. Phillips) (Abbington, and theology, the history, to Introduction including Christian worship, of practice - wed sacraments, gathering, the Sunday offices. prayer daily funerals, and ding, Ministry) Arts of (Introductory LA670. New Church Leadership Leadership New Church LA670. Development Prerequisites: hours. three Credit, CE 552a/b, AND CE551TPa/b CE551a/b or (Schroeder) CE 552TPa/b or CE552ANGa/b, Development Leadership Church New The between the Office a partnership is course of Georgia North Development, Congregational and Church Methodist United Conference, of Department Education the Contextual Emory Theology, the Candler School of a calling explore students where University, study Through leadership. new church to new churches, to visits reflection, site and - plant successful church by presentations two over process group instruction and ers, best of a portfolio develop students semesters, a and leadership in congregational practices in start a new they church would how of plan context. church other or Methodist the United Those in the fall semester. enroll Students the by satisfactory made progress who have a grade the fall will of semester end receive are credits additional No IP (in progress). of for work but semester, in the spring awarded Those who successfully continues. the course the entire for the course of the work complete the IP (in progress) willacademic year have of the end a final to grade at grade changed semester. the Spring in Religious LA698. Special Topics Leadership and Administration (Faculty) variable. Credit, courses offering one-time or Special topic faculty. visiting and Candler regular led by noted are and be required may Prerequisites when applicable. schedule the course on
Leadership and open to students throughout throughout students to open and Leadership Through annually. offered and the university - presen guest discussions, seminar lectures, will we presentations, student and tations are people some how understand to attempt acting being and their modes of through able produce and others transform and elevate to outcomes. desired and Administration LA612. Leadership in Black Church Traditions (Faculty) hours. three Credit, - the interpre used provide to are lenses Five leadership of the study for framework tative tradi - church in black administration and political, relational, spiritual, cultural, tions: Gender) and practical. (Race,and Ethnicity, Leadership in Religious LA613. Women and Administration (Burkholder) hours. three Credit, - histori will course This identify the biblical, cal, theological, sociological, psychological, of the role regarding political issues and admin- and leadership in religious women and preparing of theintent with istration in the leadership for participants forming Gender) and (Race, Ethnicity, Church. LA645. Nonprofit Leadership and Management as (Same (Jenkins) hours. three Credit, CC645.) those students designed is for course This - agen nonprofit with vocations considering faith- cies, social and service organizations, focusesbased, social ministries. It justice the practical skillson needed these direct to - writ grant development, board organizations: management, personnel fund-raising, and ing community planning, strategic collaboration, evaluation. and planning, program relations, choice charitable and initiatives Faith-based also will grade belegislation (letter reviewed. Ministry) Arts of (Introductory only) - -
LA560. Principles and Practices of LA560. Principles and Practices of Moral Leadership as (Same (Franklin) hours. three Credit, ES560.) be to a foundational intended is course This the Laney Moral in Legacy for class Program LA525. Organizational Theory and Practice in the Church permission Instructor hours. three Credit, (Faculty) required. the National with in conjunction Taken and Finance Church of Institute Advanced (NICFA). Administration - con theory, in organizational resources planning, strategic self-study, gregational and stewardship capital analysis, community of theological understandings and finances, the church. of the mission LA521. Congregational Management LA521. Congregational and Human Resources permission Instructor hours. three Credit, (Faculty) required. the National with in conjunction Taken Admin- and Finance Church of Institute in resources Advanced (NICFA). istration - staff rela including administration church information management, personnel tions, and management, risk technology, systems, management. property/facility LA509. The Work of the Minister of LA509. The Work (Faculty) hours. three Credit, ministry. in pastoral issues Contemporary a Contextual as (LA509CEE when offered Elective) Education ent in small membership congregations. congregations. small in membership ent the unique understand to will come Students the small member of dynamics and culture necessary develop pastoral church, ship lay empower and skills, mobilize leadership develop and growth, church for resources the small leading member for strategies (Introductory the future. into church ship Ministry)Arts of (LA515CE when offered Arts of Introductory a Contextualized as Ministry Con Ed with I) course
204 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS COURSE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 207 - present time. There will- be There particular time. empha present the of in the context identity Anglican on sis issues the current experienceAmerican and Communion. the Anglican within this raises Does fulfill not requirements. area Theologians DS533. Anglican (Faculty) hours. three Credit, theology British that of lines Explores contemporary of theunderpinnings form with Starting Methodism. and Anglicanism theologians representative Hooker, Richard the to the sixteenth from each century of discussed and read are centuries twenty-first - con the cultural theological of and in light their time. of movements and troversies Book DS534. Episcopal Prayer (Faculty) hours. three Credit, theology, will course traceThe the history, Prayer the Book of Common of rationale and Book the to Prayer the English first from which in the Prayer, 1979 Book Common of a signifi is - Movement the Liturgical of light books in all prayer other from departure cant - atten Particular tradition. the Cramnerian will Offices, thetion Daily to be given rites in the context the Eucharist and initiation, of will course The also Mystery. the Paschal of Church the Episcopal of the polity examine law. canon and embodied liturgy as in its Does fulfill requirements. not area Courses pertaining to the United Church of Christ and Customs of Polity, DS541. History, the United Church of Christ (Faculty) hours. two Credit, the explore to is purpose thisThe course of the practices of theologies, and polity, history, - predeces its Christ and of Church United will course include The denominations. sor ecumenical conver current of exploration African identity, denominational sations, the UCC, within case traditions American and polity of issues current around studies the UCC, within trends emerging structure, Does fulfill requirements. not area more. and expresses the church’s ecclesiology and the church’s expresses issues. contemporary with engagement to the Baptist Courses pertaining Tradition History Baptist Tradition: DS521. The and Theology (Haggray) hours. two Credit, and development, the origins, of A study the various of theological distinctions - ori its from tradition the Baptist of strands in flourishing its to in England gins parts of other to spread and States the United fulfill Does requirements. not the world. area in Baptist DS522. Systematic Theology Perspective (Haggray) hours. two Credit, in critical students seeks engage to course This to Christian theologyreflection on according tradition. the Baptist of the distinct emphases ethical the ecclesiological and ideal of Using of center the creative as church the believers’ will the course employ tradition, the Baptist through lens ideal the interpretive as that Christian doctrine scope of which the broad be viewed.may and Church DS523. Baptist Traditions Praxis (Haggray) hours. two Credit, tradi- Baptist worldwide examines course This English their seventeenth-century from tions especially Baptists beginnings the present, to apply to how explores class in America. The to way in a constructive distinctions Baptist society and today. the church facing issues Courses pertaining to Anglican Traditions DS531. History and Polity of the Episcopal Church (Faculty) hours. three Credit, the of will course traceThe the development the English in the US from Church Episcopal period, the colonial the through Reformation the to aftermath, its and Revolution American Denominational Courses Denominational to The United Courses pertaining Methodist Church DS511. History of Methodism hours. three Credit, spring. and Fall (Watson) of the development examines course This an as and both a movement as Methodism, the life during origins its from institution, era, especially the present to Wesley John of the emergence America, exploring in North from Church Methodist United The of a into growth bodies its and ancestor its also is Attention denomination. worldwide in the elsewhere world Methodism to given and British the main to relationship its and traditions. American and DS512. Theology of Wesley Methodism hours. three Credit, spring. and Fall (Matthews) and life Wesley’s John focuses course on This theology his - of in the con the development movement Methodist the emerging of text century;- develop the eighteenth on during theology his of by modifications and ments - suc and 20th-century heirs 19th-his and on America; and especially in North cessors, doctrine of and discussions contemporary Church. Methodist theology United in The DS513. Polity of The United Methodist Church hours. three Credit, spring. and Fall (Faculty) The of the polity examines course This attention with Church, Methodist United and historically evolves polity the way to W698. Special Topics in Worship in Topics Special W698. (Faculty) variable. Credit, courses offering one-time or Special topic faculty. visiting and Candler regular led by noted are and be required may Prerequisites when applicable. schedule the course on -
W669. The History and Theology of W669. The History and Theology of Eucharistic Worship (Faculty) hours. three Credit, the of theological study and A liturgical and the Eucharist of evolution and origins in covered is subject practices. The related philosophical, cultural, the major of terms the which formed movements historical and (Historical this evolution. of background a as (HT669CEE when offered Studies) Elective) Education Contextual W642, W643, W644, W646, W648. W642, W643, W644, W646, W648. Practica in Worship each. (Faculty) hour one Credit, all three or two, take one, may Students four Each modules. lasts module one-credit The twice meetings with a week. weeks, Liturgical W642. Writing include modules Pentecost, to Wednesday W643. Ash Texts, W646. Finding Epiphany, to W644. Advent Writers). Women by Hymns (New Voice W632. Contemporary Christian Worship: Worship: Christian W632. Contemporary Practice Origins, Theory, (E. Phillips) hours. three Credit, of the development examines course This in the worship of practices and patterns the effects churches; western contemporary individualism, consumerism, technology, of nar grand cultural globalism, of the loss Worship W638. Planning Christian (Faculty) hours. three Credit, theologi- the historical, explores course This of practical dimensions and cal, pastoral, services for Christian worship of planning - congrega of patterns styles and including encouraging and organizing worship, tional and development worship, in planning laity - prac and planning for resources of critique ecclesial contexts. understanding and tice, Eucharist, and W624. Weddings, Funerals, Funerals, W624. Weddings, and Eucharist, Servicesand Confirmation. of the worship; on entertainment and ratives, accommodation cultural of ramifications practice. in liturgical resistance and
206 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS COURSE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 209 - - exposure to a broader range of ministry. It It ministry. of range a broader to exposure discern- for avenue also be important can an ministry professional the student’s of ment of calling. a number Candler alsoand offers posi paid - feature that internships summer Designed foster to in congregations. tions proficiency and formation intensive more these internships ministry, in the of practice online an and mentoring online include - the maxi get so students reflection group, experi- this immersion benefit from mum ence. Education CE546R. Clinical Pastoral maximum. six hours variable; Credit, (CPE) Education Basic Clinical Pastoral the fall, during seminarians to available is sites at year each of summer and spring, for Association the national by accredited is CPE (ACPE). Education Clinical Pastoral and clinics, in hospitals, located often most a has the program and agencies, community - counsel care, pastoral focus on concentrated Some skills development. relational and ing, require Conferences) UM (e.g., traditions deter need to students ordination; for CPE can CPE thosemine specific requirements. par for preparation be a person’s a part of and teaching ministry, lay chaplaincy, ish, the to directly apply Students counseling. Once do CPE. to like they would where site - stu a particular program, CPE into accepted Candler academic credit for apply can dents the Office Contextual through CPE of for Education. CE553ANGR. Contextual Education for Episcopal Studies - comple per after semester hours two Credit, CE552ANGa,b. and CE551ANGa,b of tion (Lowrey) ordination for preparing postulants For Anglican other or church in the Episcopal in interns placed as are Students traditions. in each week participate and settings parish - which exam reflection seminar, a two-hour ministry. of a situation as the parish ines ministry specific analyzes church class The each semester. These groups inquire into into inquire These groups each semester. the of execution and meaning, the history, Students ecclesial community. an of practices small and placement in the same remain is evaluation An semesters. two for group IP an and semester, each of the end at made of the end at grade assigned is (in progress) performing is if the student the semester first the student credit, receive To satisfactorily. consecutive two complete satisfactorily must semesters. Education II: CE552TPa,b. Contextual Parish Teaching two per for semester hours three Credit, CE551a,b or Prerequisites: semesters. instructor of permission and CE551TPa,b needed. (Faculty) in who are students MDiv Second-year enroll may Program Parish the Teaching CE552a,b. in lieu of in CE552TPa,b pas - student to assigned are Participants districts the in respective under groups tor supervisory parish the teaching of leadership who ministers Methodist United pastors: Course serve faculty. Candler adjunct as collegial experiential is in nature, and work in practice engaging student-pastors with ministerial of a variety reflection on and analysis, systems preaching, activities (e.g., teaching). and care, pastoral CE545R. Ministry Internship maximum. six hours variable; Credit, (Faculty) practical initiated a student are Internships aca - gains which the student experience for intern can Students Candler. at demic credit existing an with or agency, an a church, with a have must Students program. internship approved an and Candler faculty member supervisor direct identified to placement students provide Internships the internship. of their course tailor to opportunity an with specific meeting by ministry-learning study - comple and/or enrich to theygoals have, depth more provide to their courses, ment greater or a particularto aspect ministry, of ter and an in progress (IP) grade is assigned (IP) grade assigned is in progress an and ter if the student the semester first of the end at credit, receive To satisfactorily. performing is two complete satisfactorily must the student semesters. consecutive I: Contextual Education CE551TPa,b. Parish Teaching two per for semester hours three Credit, (Faculty) semesters. needed. First-year instructor of Permission in the Teaching who are students MDiv CE551TPa,b for enroll may Program Parish assigned are Participants CE551a,b. in lieu of in respective groups pastor student to - the teach of districts the leadership under supervisory parish ing United pastors, who serve ministers Candler as Methodist experiential is Course work faculty. adjunct student-pastors with collegial in nature, and - a vari reflection on and in practice engaging preaching, activities ministerial (e.g., ety of teaching). and planning, analysis, systems CE552ANGa,b. Contextual Education II for Episcopal Studies two per for semester hours three Credit, (Lowrey) CE551a,b. Prerequisites: semesters. ordination for preparing postulants For Anglican other or church in the Episcopal in interns placed as are Students traditions. in each week participate and settings parish - which exam reflection seminar, a two-hour ministry. of a situation as the parish ines ministry specific analyzes church class The and priorities ministry, acts of situations, of development and ministry, of dilemmas theory ministry. of operational an CE552a,b. Contextual Education II two per for semester hours three Credit, (Faculty) semesters. not who are students MDiv Second-year choose an Program Parish in the Teaching worship of a life shares ecclesial that setting in work student’s The ministry. as well as the supervised ecclesial is setting a site by meet in reflection groups Students mentor.
Contextual Education CE551a,b. Contextual Education I Site Reflection/Integrative Seminar two per for semester hours two Credit, (Faculty) semesters. MDiv first-year 1, Education Contextual For choose a social servicestudents clinical or in the Teaching unless theysetting enroll hours Four track. Studies Episcopal or Parish during these sites at engagement weekly of the students give academic year the entire - minis experience to various opportunity In relationships. pastoral and tries, contexts, in meet weekly students the semester, first I site Education Contextual their 90-minute supervisor. their site led by Reflection Group continue students semester, the second In the same per at week hours four working meet Students I site. Education Contextual their aca (usually a faculty- member with supervisor their for site demic adviser) and An Seminar. Integrative two-hour a weekly, semes each - of the end at made is evaluation DS572. Theology of the Reformed DS572. Theology of the Reformed Traditions (Faculty) hours. two Credit, fulfillDoes requirements. not area Courses pertaining to the Reformed to the Reformed Courses pertaining Tradition DS561. History and Polity of the Polity of the DS561. History and of Christ Christian Church Disciples (Faculty) hours. two Credit, fulfillDoes requirements. not area Courses pertaining to the Christian to the Christian Courses pertaining Christ) Church (Disciples of DS551. Polity of the AME Church DS551. Polity (Faculty) hours. two Credit, polity the historyand of study in-depth An Church Episcopal the African Methodist of fulfill(A.M.E). Does requirements. not area Courses pertaining to the African African to the pertaining Courses Church Episcopal Methodist
208 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS COURSE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 211 - - Doctor of Theology Courses Courses Doctor of Theology under review at The ThD courses were Please contact the time of publication. for the most cur the Candler Registrar rent listing. Systems Family ATA421. (Faculty) hours. three Credit, how theories and family explores course This of understanding theorysystems illuminates families. for therapy and function, dysfunction, Family Exploring the Field of ATA434. Therapy (Faculty) hours. three Credit, in- an provides that course A foundational theories, overview thedepth principles, of therapy. family of practices and Ethics in Family Therapy ATA435. (Faculty) hours. three Credit, Summer. the ethical, theo legal, examines - course This in involved issues professional logical, and therapy. marital and family the of practice Historical and Global ATA463. Dimensions of Pastoral Counseling (Faculty) hours. three Credit, surveys course the history ThD core This in counseling pastoral of the discipline of sociological global perspective, and with this of the implications on emphasis an and practice contemporary history for in context. counselors pastoral of the role - the interdisciplin will course explore The both from counseling pastoral ary of roots in conjunction with a three-hour course in course three-hour a with in conjunction and enrolled already is which the student the WTM cer for elective approved an is one- in a enroll also may Students tificate. a faculty with course reading directed hour previously they whom have with member - con to WTM course approved in an studied course. begun in a previous research tinue faculty and the WTM director of Approval in both cases. required is member Religious Education Religious Development RE508. Professional (Ayres) none. Credit, will by course This be the added transcript to reporting and completion after the registrar - profes approved of hours eight least at of activities. development sional Studies in Theology Women’s and Ministry WTM500. WTM Professional Development (Shepard) none. Credit, to required are WTM Certificate students - develop professional fulfill the certificate’s in participation through requirement ment by approved academic conference an either - con five (minimum the certificate director Program the WTM Mentoring or tact hours) hours). contact five (minimum Forum WTM501. Women’s (Shepard) none. Credit, will by course This be the added transcript to the Women’s at attendance after the registrar Forum. in Women’s WTM502. Special Topics Studies in Theology and Ministry (Faculty) hours. three Credit, Studies Selected focused Women’s courses on in Theology Ministry and will or be listed WTM502. as cross-listed WTM505. WTM Integrative Project (Shepard) hour. one Credit, - inte in an culminating study A directed page a 10–15 example, (for project grative course annotated an or academic paper, a media or event, educational an for plan - the stu will integrate project The project.) the WTM Certificate through learning dents related academic issues willand address The ministry. and theology, women, to will be taken normally as Project Integrative requirement one-credit-hour additional an - - ing persons for competent leadership on on leadership competent for persons ing all for liberation of mission God’s behalf of - interdisci broadly is approach The people. especially drawing contextual, plinary and theological disciplines. and religious on Gender) and (Race, Ethnicity, pose of enriching personal faith and prepar and personal faith pose enriching of Black Church Studies Black Church Studies BCS500. Black Church Reflection Seminar (Belin Ingram) none. Credit, the sec with - taken concurrently is course This contextual or education contextual of year ond an is course This parish. education–teaching reflect their on experience. Students integrative - prag its Candler and at theological preparation and/or black of the future for meaning matic communities. church multiracial BCS502. Black Church Studies Colloquy (Belin Ingram) hour. one Credit, - certificatecandi studies church black For - engage Provides year. in the third dates the history/theology with the black ment of around discussion for a forum church, and black to related issues contemporary for opportunity an and churches, multiracial reflection. group BCS504. Black Church Studies Retreat (Belin Ingram) none. Credit, will by course This be the added transcript to the retreat. of completion after the registrar BCS601. Introduction to Black Church Studies (Belin Ingram) hours. three Credit, the wide of variety explores course This of the religions to principally related data the pur for African descent of Americans BAPS501. Baptist Studies Colloquy Studies Baptist BAPS501. (Haggray) hour. one Credit, in certificate candidates studies Baptist For in others engagement Provides the their year. - opportu an offers and the certificate program reflection. group for nity
BAPS500. Baptist Studies Reflection BAPS500. Baptist Studies Reflection Seminar (Haggray) none Credit, the with taken concurrently is course This This Education. Contextual of year second experience. Students integrative an is course at reflect their theological on preparation the for meaning pragmatic its Candler and family. church the Baptist of future Baptist Studies Baptist Studies Certificate Studies BCS699, BI699, BL699, CC699, BCS699, BI699, BL699, CC699, DS699, ES699, HC699, LA699, M699, NT699, OT699, P699, PC699, RE699, RP699, SR699, ST699, W699, WR699, WTM699. credit three of maximum credit, Variable on a professor with planned Study hours. regularly courses by covered not a topic - the pro by developed is syllabus The taught. student. and fessor Directed Studies CE553TPR. Teaching Parish Teaching CE553TPR. maximum. hours four hours; two Credit, (Faculty) of the completion taken after is course This sequences. CE552TPa,b and the CE551TPa,b pas- student to assigned are Participants districts the in respective under groups tor supervisory parish the teaching of leadership who ministers Methodist United pastors, Course serve faculty. Candler adjunct as collegial experiential is in nature, and work in practice engaging student-pastors with ministerial of a variety reflection on and analysis, systems, preaching, activities (e.g., teaching). and planning, situations, acts of ministry, priorities and and priorities ministry, acts of situations, of development and ministry, of dilemmas theory ministry. of operational an
210 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS COURSE pastoral theology and psychology as well as ATA476. Family Evaluation and ATA485S. Summer Practicum ATA490. Advanced Seminar the relationships among pastoral counsel- Treatment Credit, three hours. (Faculty) Credit, variable. (Faculty) ing, pastoral theology, practical theology, Credit, three hours. (Faculty) In the summer between the first and second Topics determined from time to time by fac- cultural anthropology, and both Western and This course explores diagnosis of family dys- years students are given supervision and reflec- ulty. non-Western psychologies and therapeutic function and therapeutic strategies that are tion on their ongoing clinical work. practices. Emphasis will be given to issues of indicated for effective restorative treatment. ATA497. ThD Exams Process culture and context as pastoral counseling is ATA485a, b, c, d. Practicum: Individual Credit, none. (Registrar) theorized and practiced in differing times, ATA478. Psychotherapy: Theory and Supervision Students who have finished their coursework traditions, and contexts across the globe. Process Credit, four hours. (Faculty) must enroll in this course during the semesters Credit, three hours. (Faculty) Students in the practicum are given one credit in which they are preparing for and taking ATA471. Theology and Personality This course provides students with theory hour per semester of supervision by a certified their qualifying examinations. Credit, three hours. (Faculty) and practice of group psychotherapy; pastoral counselor for their clinical practice. Theological and psychological theories of introduces students to the major theories ATA499. ThD Dissertation Research personhood, selfhood, and personality are and approaches to group therapy; assists in ATA486a, b, c, d. Practicum: Group Credit, none. (Registrar) examined in this course. The implications of applying knowledge of group theory and Supervision Students who have successfully completed these theories in themselves and the interac- dynamics to clinical settings; and gives stu- Credit, four hours. (Faculty) qualifying examinations and are working on tions between them are explored. The import dents the knowledge needed to design, lead, Students in the practicum are given one credit the dissertation must enroll in this course of these theories for different approaches to and assess a psychotherapy group. hour per semester of supervision in groups by during each fall and spring semester in order pastoral counseling are assessed. (core course) qualified pastoral counselors. to maintain continuous enrollment. Summer ATA479. Family Development registration is not required or allowed unless ATA473. Theory and Practice of Credit, three hours. (Faculty) ATA487a, b, c, d. Practicum: Case summer is the graduation term. Pastoral Counseling This course explores the cycles of develop- Conference Credit, three hours. (Faculty) ment that families go through in particular Credit, four hours. (Faculty) Administrative Courses Taken in the first year, this course provides cultural settings. Students meet in groups with professionals (in by Degree residents with the basic tools to begin seeing social work, psychiatry, and practical theol- clients. This includes both the theoretical and ATA481. Research Methods ogy) for one and a half credits per semester, in Master of Divinity practical aspects of pastoral counseling, such Credit, three hours. (Faculty) discussion of the clinical casework. as office procedures, fee setting and schedul- This course examines qualitative, quantita- MDIV500. Candler ADVANCE ATA489. Intercultural Pastoral Care and ing, history making and intake procedures, tive, and mixed methods approaches in prac- Credit, none. (Faculty) Counseling and any other necessary practical matters. tical theology and social scientific research. This course offers academic support to partici- It also includes such theoretical issues as Particular attention is given to research as Credit, three hours. (Cross-listed with GDR pants within a small group setting. The group listening, empathy, transference and counter- a vehicle of social action and intrapsychic course RLPC 720G) meets once a week for hour-long seminars on transference, neutrality, therapeutic author- change. Course assignments provide oppor- This course examines the influence of race, subjects related to seminary life: managing ity, and the use of the self. In addition, this tunities for students to integrate theory ethnicity, gender, culture, and spirituality on one’s schedule, persevering through adversity, course provides an in-depth understanding of and practice in the construction of a viable theories and practices of pastoral counseling. maturing as a critical thinker, developing habits assessment, diagnosis, and treatment from the research proposal. Particular attention is paid to how cultural of study, preparing for essay tests, and other developmental perspective of ego psychology analysis can assist the processes of counseling relevant topics. ADVANCE is not a remedial ATA484a,b. Developing Intercultural and object relations theory. (core course) and pastoral care. Some exposure to clinical program; rather, it provides students with Competence for Pastoral Counseling counseling practice is required to participate a supplemental form of academic support. ATA475. Pastoral Theological Method Credit, three hours. (Faculty) in this class. ADVANCE seeks to cultivate confidence by COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Credit, three hours. (Faculty) Taken in the second year, students focus on helping students structure their own learn- ATA489R. ThD Directed Study Pastoral theology as a theological discipline, working with clients with disorders most dif- ing, by stimulating critical discussion and by Credit, one to three hours. (Faculty) including soteriology, ecclesiology, and ficult to understand and help. Professional promoting mutual support and accountability. Study planned with a professor on a topic not methodologies of theology, pastoral care, and development is emphasized through study Using material drawn directly from course covered by courses regularly taught. The sylla- counseling. These are examined as a means of of the influences of race, ethnicity, gender, assignments, ADVANCE instructors compan- bus is developed by the professor and student. assisting students in theological reflection and culture, and spirituality on theories and ion students as they develop strategies necessary COURSE DESCRIPTIONS critique appropriate to the ministry of pasto- practices of pastoral counseling. for successful navigation of course work. In this ral counseling. (core course) collaborative setting, students will challenge, 213 212 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 215 - - the leaders, congrega as themselves standing in which they serve, organizations and tions - (2) the forma and their socialand contexts; and scholar-pastors of a community of tion up made is course The practical theologians. with engagement movements: major four of about discussions scholarly contemporary practical theology; constitutes theories what Doctor of Ministry Doctor of for and Resources DM500. Strategies Online Learning (Russell) hour. one Credit, Fall. learn- to students will course This introduce their advance or environment online in an ing bolster to in order online learning skills for Ministry a Doctor of in earning their success while still The serving their communities. level the comfort designed build is to course online Emory’s Blackboard, with students of and (LMS) system management learning modes and expectations tools, the structure, by program Candler’s of communication of learning them in online engaging actively and projects collaboration activities, group assessments. DM700. Becoming a Reflective Practitioner (Ayres/Brelsford/ hours. three Credit, Fall. Corrie) the action- to students orients course This - the reflectivereflection practitio model of specifically it the practice to applying ner, The ministryof practical theology. and habits dispositional methods and research course learned in this foundational are that the curriculum,will be practiced throughout the general especially As in the final project. taken by is DM700 course, introductory in both though tracks, students first-year two has cohort. by enrolled are students with students equip (1) to objectives: major under for capacities analytical reflective and THM999R. Master of Theology of Theology Master THM999R. Fee Administrative (Registrar) none. Credit, Project thesis statement thesis Project Overview the project of bibliography working Annotated the project of Outline THM501. Master of Theology Project Theology Project THM501. Master of Seminar (Faculty) hour. one Credit, - ThM stu of in the semester first Required and meets weekly, seminar the project dent, and research the semester of the course over By sharpened. and shaped skillswriting are will have the student the semester of the end ThM project seven to page a five developed include: would that précis • • • • - the comple for servesThis the platform as semes- the spring during the project of tion the for “IP” a grade of receive Students ter. of the successful completion until seminar in the spring. project the summative THM600. Post-MDiv Elective hour. one Credit, credit one the student, by for applied When credit a three with associated THM600 is of post- the four-hour complete to course hour requirement. elective MDiv THM650. Master of Theology Project (Faculty) hours. two Credit, completion following semester the spring In two for sign up ThM students ThM501, of the faculty with adviser ThM project of hours who will the direct ThM final project. writing the project and this course gradeThe for assigned are total) credits (three seminar the final project. of writing completion upon MTS650. Master of Theological Studies Studies of Theological Master MTS650. Thesis (Faculty) maximum. hours three Credit, must that proposals thesis prepare Students to given is permission before be approved the writing. thesis with proceed Master of Theological MTS999R. Fee Studies Administrative (Registrar) none. Credit, Master of Theology MTS520M. Research Methods Seminar Seminar Methods Research MTS520M. and Thought Religious (Modern Experience) (Faculty) hours. three Credit, in the will research course This focus on theological and religious fields of various and both theoretical considering by studies and critical to research functional approaches the focus with in in fields associated writing Experience. and Through Religious Modern Methods Seminar Research MTS520T. Tradition) Scripture, and (History, (Faculty) hours. three Credit, in the will research course This focus on theological and religious fields of various and both theoretical considering by studies critical to research functional approaches the with in fields associated writing and Tradition. and Scripture, focus in History, MTS600M. Capstone Seminar (Modern Religious Thought and Experience) MTS520M. Prerequisite: hours. three Credit, (Faculty) Religious in Modern concentrating Students to required Experience and are Thought their during course this capstone complete of A component semester. final graduating or an of the completion is course the capstone the MTS (which thesis or Paper Integrative enrolling by credit additional be taken for may in MTS502). Capstone Seminar (History, MTS600T. Scripture, and Tradition) MTS520T. Prerequisite: hours. three Credit, (Faculty) Scripture, in History, concentrating Students this complete to required are Tradition and - their gradu final or during course capstone the capstone of A component semester. ating Integrative an of the completion is course be the MTS (which may thesis or Paper in enrolling by credit additional taken for MTS502).
Master of Theological Studies MTS505. Master of Theological Studies Advising Group (Faculty) none. Credit, to required are MTS students First-year Group. Advising Year in the MTS First enroll will 10–12 of be composed groups Advising a faculty with along MTS students first-year students entering assist groups The adviser. in Candler and Emory, to orientation with the degree. for options vocational exploring MRL999R. Master of Religious Leadership Administrative Fee (Registrar) none. Credit, Master of Religious Leadership MRPL999R. Master of Religion and Public Life Administrative Fee (Registrar) none. Credit, Master of Religion and Public Life MDIV999R. Master of Divinity MDIV999R. Master of Divinity Administrative Fee (Registrar) none. Credit, MDIV650. Master of Divinity Thesis MDIV650. Master of (Faculty) maximum. hours three Credit, must that proposals thesis prepare Students to given is permission before be approved the writing. thesis with proceed MDIV505. Master of Divinity First Year First Year Master of Divinity MDIV505. (Faculty) hour. one Credit, Advising Group enroll to required are students First-year Advising Group. Advising Year in the First 12 first- to will ten of be composed groups a faculty adviser with along students, year peer advisers. student MDiv third-year and students first-year will assist These groups the Candler community, to orientation with studies. graduate of the year first and Emory, the concentration. for used the capstone as encourage, and support one another through another one support and encourage, the semester. first
214 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS COURSE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 217 world.” During the fall of 2016, we will During we 2016, the fall of world.” taking tasks: faith four practice and examine of disciplines multiple from drawing public, those to accountable remaining knowledge, Students the world. feeling and impact, we their to questions these large willanchor them in a explore to in order project DMin way. concrete more Practice Theology, DM721. Scripture, Prerequisite: hours. three Credit, Spring. (Faculty) DM700. in the the Biblical second is course This the of track Proclamation and Interpretation the course first and program Candler DMin focus the theology is Its track. that to unique - examina an as not understood Scripture, of but in Scripture the theologies found of tion the effects of different the study as rather on have Scripture thinking about of ways will introduce It practice. and Christian faith - con the church within debates to students and Scripture of bothcerning the authority with Christian teaching, in shaping role its reflect to participants helping the goal of speaking of the challenges on systematically God truly and both about and meaningfully view. of a Christian point from work God’s the on designed is build both to Course work social and analysis congregational of tools the DMin of in the semester first introduced more for students prepare to and program - congre and exegesis in biblical focused work follow that preaching and teaching gational years. third and second in the program’s DM722. Issues in Old Testament Interpretation (LeMon) hours. three Credit, Fall. in the Biblical the third is course This of track Proclamation and Interpretation the second and program the Candler DMin reflected Having track. that to unique course the authority of the issue on systematically in this participants in DM721, Scripture of practice to the opportunity willcourse have Old of theologicalthe art of interpretation the broader to relation In texts. Testament this program, the Candler DMin of goals - ongoing basis for ministerial practice in the practice ministerial for basis ongoing to is the course goal of The setting. parish reflect to systematically participants prompt both the church, of task and the nature on the one Reign, on God’s to in relationship the other. on world, the present to and hand, - congre of the tools of off builds course This in social introduced and analysis gational designed is to and DM711, and both DM700 in focused work more for students prepare in the sec - leadership church and liturgical the program. of years third and ond as Practice DM713. Leadership (Faculty) hours. three Credit, January. course only course—the thisintensive In the Candler on 1 held Track for module for strategies will develop campus—students and leadership articulating and identifying ministry exploring a theologi as - and witness It leadership. organizational of cal vocation studies organizational of resources on draws theology a practical theol- and develop to a particular with ogy focus leadership on of church- and congregation the local church organizations. nonprofit related 1: DM714. Leadership and Witness Cultivating Church (Faculty) hours. three Credit, Spring. tools explore to students enables course This community promoting and analyzing for in partner members mobilize to formation ship with God’s work. Students will develop Students work. God’s with ship leadership— pastoral imaginative a model of - deeper aware toward a congregation leading to assets in order and strengths its of ness for effectively more resources cultural use its engaging for Resources ministry mission. and particulari racial/ethnic, other cultural, and - ties the will dynamic enhance be to stressed - com faith within peoples diverse of interplay munities. 2: DM715. Leadership and Witness Engaging the World (Marshall) hours. three Credit, Fall. the problems of some explores course This the in “engaging entailed possibilities and successful completion of the academic year at at the academic year of successful completion semester. thespring of the end Project Colloquy DM704. Final hours two Credit, (Faculty) hours. two Credit, Spring. Fall, - synchro Colloquy a weekly is Year Third The in afternoons, Monday held gathering, nous their on their work continue which students by hosted fall is the colloquy In final projects. tracks for DM725 and DM715 the faculty of the colloquy respectively; 2, in spring 1 and the final of project completion to devoted is to prior the same of initial presentations and for enroll Learning. Students of the Festival They in the fall semester. credit of hours two the of the end at (in progress) “IP” an receive - suc upon will “S” fall and earn an semester the at the academic year of cessful completion semester. the spring of end DM711. Understanding Community Prerequisite: hours. three Credit, Spring. (Bounds, Jenkins) DM700. methods, knowledge, on builds course This more analyze to in DM700 skills acquired and contexts. community broader extensively thehistories map to will continue Students themes generative assets and transitions, and lead while- examining those communities, of theologians. public of skills required ership - the compre is this course for finalThe project - analy community and congregational hensive the year. first across learning integrates that sis DM712. Ecclesiologies in Action (Lösel) hours. three Credit, Fall. in the the Church second is course This the of track Community and Leadership the second and program Candler DMin to relation In track. that to unique course this course the program, of goals the broader participants focuses specifically helping on theology of integration advanced achieve a ministry analyze practice; setting, and methods and research appropriate using articu sensitivity;- and, contextual exhibiting serves ecclesiology that the as a coherent late
DM703. Second Year Colloquy DM703. Second Year (Faculty) hours. two Credit, Spring. Fall, syn- Colloquy a weekly is Second Year The afternoons Monday held gathering, chronous with explore in which students 3:00 p.m. at the course the faculty with of and other each work their course semester that during taught ministry of and (1) their context to in relation enroll Students trajectory. (2) their research in the fall semester. credit of hours two for the end at (in progress) “IP” an They receive upon will“S” the fall earn and an semester of DM702. First Year Colloquy II DM702. First Year (Faculty) hours. two Credit, Spring. - Colloquy virtually II is identi Year First The synchronous a weekly too is it cal DM701: to 3:00 at afternoons Monday held gathering, each with explore in which students p.m., taught the course faculty of with and other in work their course semester that during ministry of and (1) their context to relation includes DM702 trajectory. (2) their research the of the Statement on work additional offer in which students document, Problem they will the issue(s) of their articulation first they how and their in final project address assessed is latter The so. doing will about go program. the DMin of the director by DM701. First Year Colloquy I Colloquy DM701. First Year (Faculty) hour. one Credit, Fall. Colloquy a weekly I is Year First The Monday held gathering, synchronous in which students 3:00 p.m., at afternoons faculty of with and each other with explore their semester that during taught the course of (1) their context to in relation work course trajectory. ministry (2) their research and and practices for understanding the self a as understanding for practices and mod - a community; of leader in the context description; and study congregational of els social Throughout methods of and analysis. to will be introduced students the course, theological methods of reflectionin diverse community, the the self, faith to relationship the socialand context.
216 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS COURSE 218 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS modes is emerging.modes changes These and con- power even as an increasing plurality of ofmodes preaching losing to their be seem ofa season great change. Some established preachingChristian United in the States is in The course with arecognition begins that Fall. Credit, three hours. (T. Smith) DM725. PreachingtheBible research methods. hermeneutics and exegesis, and pertinent the key moments of history inthe interpretation, and witness. It include will discussion of the its implications for congregational teaching and Revelation, attention with particular to Jesus,Gospels, Paul, Catholic the Letters, addition to covering latest the research in what preceding the for does Old. the In This course for does New the Testament Spring. Credit, three hours. (Faculty) Interpretation DM724. IssuesinNewTestament pany and facilitate process. this ship, and how religious leaders can accom- witness, and social mission wor and service, in myriad contexts, including practices of sider how learning and formation place takes theologian.” Students con course inthe - will pastor’s role as acongregation’s “resident etc.), but more also broadly interms of the contexts (e.g., Sunday School, Confirmation, tor as teacher, not only inexplicitly didactic on be role the pus—the will focus of- pas the module for track 2held on cam Candler the - In intensive this course—the only course January. Credit, three hours. (Faculty) DM723. Teaching asPractice of Scripture. within framework the of acoherent theology interpretationthe of Old the Testament contemporary parish context; and practice correspond with needs/concerns the of the and context of Old the Testament might Oldthe Testament; how identify content the ticipants: explore content the and context of on helping specifically course focuses par - - University, inAtlanta. at McAfee of School Theology, Mercer work through taken cross-registration Variable credit. Used to designate course- MC999R. McAfeeCourseWork South Carolina. Lutheran Center Theological inColumbia, work through taken cross-registration at the Variable credit. Used to designate course - Course Work LTC999R. LutheranTheologicalCenter Atlanta. Interdenominational Center Theological in work through taken cross-registration at Variable credit. Used to designate cours Theological CenterCourseWork IT999R. Interdenominational West, inDue Seminary South Carolina. throughtaken cross-registration at Erskine Variable credit. Used to designate coursework ER999R. ErskineCourseWork inDecatur, Seminary Theological Georgia. throughtaken cross-registration at Columbia Variable credit. Used to designate coursework CO999R. ColumbiaCourseWork ATA CrossRegistration public presentations of projects. their of students inwhich Learning, make formal, on-campus final the Festival the experience, cohort of The project peers. culminates in consultants, DMin the Director, and their evaluation and interaction with project their to completion by engaging inaprocess of In DM750, students bring project final their Spring. Credit, sixhours. (Faculty) Project DM750. DoctorofMinistryFinal changes.ing these wisdom and know-how practical for navigat- aims to help students develop theological that preachers engage Scripture. This course testations are acute around especially ways
sions feedback and is required. peer Active focus. cal participation inclass- discus oral presentations length and of varying topi- tion. Students prepare will and deliver several word stress, emphasis, and sentence intona- principles of English pronunciation including discussion inEnglish. Students practice will presentations and inengaging inclassroom and competent inmaking oral academic students become more will comfortable communication effectiveness. In addition, pronunciation to enhance intelligibility and Students advanced learn inEnglish skills will Credit, three hours. (Faculty) for GraduateTheologyStudents Language: AcademicListening/Speaking TESL301. Theology-EnglishasaSecond feedback is required. participation inclass discussions and peer length andof varying topical Active focus. exercises, andproduce will coherent essays engagein English, of will writing inaseries engage analysis inclose of writing academic English for Students purposes. academic will listic conventions that characterize written grammar, diction,organization, and sty - Students become familiar with will the Credit, three hours. (Faculty) Graduate TheologyStudents Second Language:AcademicWriting for TESL300. Theology-Englishasa Languages English forSpeakersofOther
219 219 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS COURSE TRUSTEES AND ADMINISTRATION 221
Director of Academic of Academic Director and Administration Registrar the Black Director of Program Church Studies Associate Director of the Graduate Division of Religion Early Career Director, Pastoral Leadership Program Director of the Episcopal Studies Program Director of the Master of Theological Studies Program Coordinator of the Initiative in Religious Practices and Practical Theology Assistant Dean of Development and Alumni Relations Assistant Dean of Student Life and Spiritual Formation Director of Information Technology Director of and Women,Theology, Ministry Program Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program Director of International Initiatives Director of the World Methodist Evangelism Institute E. Hart Shelly Belin Ingram Toni LeMon Joel G. Long Thomas Lang Lowrey Pacini David Phillips L. Edward Pinson Mathew Purdum Ellen Echols RodriguezJosé S. Ellen Shepard A. Strawn Brent Jonathan Strom Winston Worrell
Executive Vice President President Vice Executive and Affairs of Academic Provost Dean Associate Dean of Faculty and Academic Affairs Associate Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid Chief Business Officer Director of the Religious Education Program Associate Dean of Methodist Studies Director of Contextual Education I and Clinical Pastoral Education Director of the Youth Theological Initiative Director of the Master of Theology Program Director of the Teaching Parish Program and Ministry Internships; Director of Contextual Education II Director of the Baptist Studies Program Director of Communications TBD Officers Candler of Theology School of Jan Love Jonathan Strom Boice Mary Greenwood Lou Graham M. Patrick Librarian Carter Diana Directors Ayres Jennifer Burkholder Anne Campbell Letitia Elizabeth Corrie de Souza L. Wesley Jr. Elliott W. Thomas Haggray Martin Shelby Hanna Davis Laurel
President Senior Vice President Senior Vice for Development and Alumni Relations President and Vice Secretary of the University President and Vice Deputy to the President President Executive Vice of Health Affairs President Executive Vice for Business and Administration President Senior Vice and Dean of Campus Life President for Senior Vice Communications and Public Affairs President Senior Vice and General Counsel UniversityPresident and Cabinet E. Sterk Claire CruseSusan Allison Dykes Gary Hauk S. S. Lewin Jonathan Mandl J. Michael Nair Ajay Jerry Lewis Sencer D. Stephen Sam A. Nunn Jr. A. Nunn Sam Overend D. George Jr. A. Parker William Rhoda A. Peters Purcell Neal J. Rollins Gary W. R. Randall Rollins M. Sugarman Alvin Jr. Tarbutton Ben J. Turner B. William Varner D. Chilton Jr. Ward W. Felker III C. Warren William Williams B. James H. Willimon William Trustees Emeriti Trustees Allen David J. Sr. Anderson H. Paul Sr. Marvin Arrington S. Bagby J. Richard Ellen A. Bailey M. Blank Arthur E. Boyd David Jr. Carson B. James G. Cousins Thomas Jr. Bradley Currey Robert E. Fannin Jr. L. Ferman James R. French Russell Ginden B. Charles Hardman J. Laura Jr. H. Jenkins Charles III Johnson Ben F. III L. Bevel Jones Katz J. Ruth N. Kelley William Jr. L. McDonald Alonzo H. McTier Charles Jr. L. Meadors Marshall Morgan Mary Lynn tion a Steven H. Lipstein Steven Deborah A. Marlowe McAlilly T. William Miller Lee P. S. Reilly Wendell Rice G. John M. RiederRick M. Rivero Teresa H. Rogers Adam Rohrer T. Katherine C. Rollins Timothy M. Sanborn Cynthia Savage W. Diane SearsLeah Ward H. Stahl Lynn Sr. E. Swanson James A. Tanzman Mitchell Taylor Mary Virginia Vaughn J. Gregory IV C. Warren William Watson Michael B. A. Weinberger Mark dministr A nd a Vice , Vice
Secretary Chair rustees
Walter M. Deriso Jr., M. Deriso Jr., Walter Kathelen Amos Kathelen L. Bacardi Facundo I. Barkin Thomas Bell Jr. D. Thomas Jr. Henry L. Bowden A. Brosius William Burns Walker James A. Cahoon Susan Carr Cooper Shantella III R. Gavin James Glover T. John C. Goizueta Javier Henrikson C. Rob M. Douglas Ivester Muhtar Kent K. Layne Jonathan Robert III C. Goddard John F. Morgan, Chair Morgan, F. John Chair G. Lindsey Vice Davis, T Trustees of the University
220 TRUSTEES AND ADMINISTRATION AND TRUSTEES FACULTY 223 - . An active lay member of of member lay active . An Elizabeth Corrie Corrie’s teaching draws on draws teaching Corrie’s peace both to commitments - the edu to and justice with par people, young of cation of theticularly development ministry and - prac teaching people empower tices that formation consultant, social service consultant, ministries formation coordinator. response disaster and developer, in women focus on is teaching and research Her ethics, ministerial United leadership, religious the twenty- facing issues and polity, Methodist multicultural including century church, first - the theology ordina of ministry leadership, and effective- the declining and ministry, and tion modern ecclesiastical of institutional ness a postmodern in systems world. Studies; Associate Dean of Methodist of Ecclesiology Professor in the Practice BA, Florida and Church Leadership. Candler MDiv, 1974; State University, 1977; PhD, Emory School of Theology, 1992. University,
for global citizenship. Her research interests interests research Her global citizenship. for nonviolent practices of theories and include roots the religious social for change, strategies peace education, nonviolence, and violence of - devel spiritual and moral and ministry, youth opment with youth the United of Georgia Conference the North served Corrie recently as Church, Methodist the Common of editor Englishthe general the of edition , an Bible (CEB) Student Bible by published high school youth CEB for (2015). Press Abingdon Theological Initiative; Youth Director, Associate Professor in the Practice of Education and Peacebuilding. BA, Youth 1993; MDiv, & Mary, College of William 1996; PhD, Candler School of Theology, 2002. Emory University, Anne Burkholder M. Bounds Elizabeth Anthony A. Briggman Burkholder, an ordained ordained an Burkholder, United in The elder has Church, Methodist served of the director as ministries,connectional district superintendent, ministries director, urban Bounds is author of Comingof author Bounds is Apart: Together/Coming and Religion, Modernity, (1997), coediCommunity - Policy: tor of Welfare (1999),Feminist Critiques on working currently is and of the author is Briggman and Irenaeus of Lyons the Theology of the Holy research Spirit (2012). His lie in interests teaching and Christian- theolo the early gies between constructed
and pastor in the Florida Conference. She has She Conference. in the Florida pastor and - trans experience a congregational as extensive Christian Engagement with the US PrisonChristian Engagement peacebuilding/ include interests System. Her dem- justice, restorative conflict transformation, and feminist civil society, practices and ocratic pedagogi- transformative ethics, and liberation cal practices. Christian Ethics.Associate Professor of 1978; BA/MA, BA, Harvard University, Union 1980; MDiv, Cambridge University, 1986; PhD, 1994. Theological Seminary, sec focuses on - research 500. His AD 100 and century Christian pneumatology, third and ond and theology, Trinitarian and binitarian the influ to - special with attention Christology, . thought Jewish contemporaneous of ence Assistant Professor of the History BA, Cedarville of Early Christianity. Trinity 1997; MDiv, University, Evangelical Divinity School, 2000; PhD, 2009. Marquette University, - Timothy Albrecht in Timothy Jennifer R. Ayres Ayres is the author of of the author is Ayres for a Glacier to Waiting Move: Practicing Social Good (2011) and Witness Food: Grounded Practical Theology (2013). Other research Professor of Religious Timothy Albrecht Plays Bach Bach Plays Albrecht (2008), Timothy Take One! Organist Timothy Timothy Organist One! (2011), Take Take Two! Organist Timothy Albrecht Albrecht Timothy Organist Two! Take Scary Ride! Halloween Organ Organ Halloween (2010), Scary Ride! commentary Feasting on the Word
- in the con formation faith include interests pedagogical theory culture, popular of text ecologi- and education religious practice, and for faith and place-basedcal pedagogy, faith, for also written has She life. public for mation the study series the Being Reformed adult and series. Associate Education; Director of the Religious Education Program. BA, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1994; Union Theological Seminary- MDiv, Presbyterian School of Christian Education, 2000; ThM, 2002; PhD, 2007. Emory University, Grace Notes: A 3rd A 3rd Notes: Grace (2006), Live Bach Concert: Serving Live Music (2011), Voluntaries Glenn Performs Albrecht and (2012). He Voluntaries Glenn More Performs in festivals hymn and recitals organ performs teaches and States, the United parts of many in theUSA (including classes master organ Asia. and School), Europe, the Juilliard Music, ProfessorProfessor of Church Organist. BM,of Music, and University 1973; BA, Oberlin Music Conservatory, Oberlin College, 1973; MM, Eastman School of Music, 1975; DMA, 1978. Notes, Too! (2005), Too! Notes,
Grace Grace . He compiled and and compiled . He Timothy E. Albrecht James Abbington James Abbington is author author is Abbington James Rejoice! of Zion Mt. Let African the in Music and Let Church American On! Sing Church the Sacred Black Reflections on Music Albrecht is Emory is Albrecht and Organist University faculty a joint also holds appointment at both Emory’s Candler and Music. of Department 2015 he 1991 to From - a mem was He works. other , among (1992), Messiaen Olivier to A Tribute culty a
F Lead Me, Guide Guide Me, Lead of committee the core ber of - hym Catholic (a black edition second Me, Other and Songs Praise: Total nal) and . He Generation Every for Resources Worship the African American of editor executive is GIA by Series published Music Church co-director was and Chicago of Publications Ministers University Hampton the annual of Organists’ Directors’ Choir and Conference 2000–2010. from Workshop Guild Associate Professor of Church Music and BA, Morehouse College, 1983; Worship. MM, University of Michigan, 1995; DMA, 1999. edited a two-volume collection of articles collection of a two-volume edited American African in Readings essays, and - a two-vol and Worship and Music Church of King Kings: music, organ collection of ume and Past Composers Black by Music Organ Present (1997), Timothy Organ for Notes Grace (1998), Live! Bach Performs Albrecht (1987–2005) and has released 11 compact 11 compact released has (1987–2005) and discs: headed the graduate organ performance performance organ headed the graduate and Music Sacred of (Master programs degree - 12 pub of author is He Music). of Master I–XII Organ for Notes Grace of volumes lished
222 FACULTY FACULTY 225 Ordained as an elder in elder an as Ordained Methodist United The Goodpaster Church, - dis served and a pastor as in the trict superintendent Conference. Mississippi - elected the epis was to He Teresa L. FryTeresa Brown Larry M. Goodpaster Fry Brown’s books include books include Fry Brown’s Can A Sister Get a Little Help: Advice and Encouragement for in Black Women Ministry (2008), Delivering the Sermon: copacy in 2000 and assigned to serveto assigned copacy in 2000 and the he where Conference, Florida Alabama-West serve to moving before served years eight for in Conference Carolina North the Western accrued2008. Goodpaster impressive has an church general and conference of record James T. and Berta R. Laney Professor in and Berta R. James T. College, BA, Morehouse Moral Leadership. 1978; Harvard University, 1975; MDiv, of Chicago, 1985. PhD, University Bandy Professor of Preaching. BS, University of Central Missouri, 1974, MS, Iliff School of Theology, 1975; MDiv, 1988; PhD, Iliff School of Theology and 1996. University of Denver, 2012. Franklin holds ordination in two ordination holds Franklin 2012. Baptist American Christian denominations, God of Christ. in Church and USA Churches Voice, Body, and Animation in and Animation Body, Voice, Like God Don’t Proclamation (2008), Handing Ugly: African American Women Throats (2000); Weary on Spiritual Values and New Song: Black Women The (2003), and Word Proclaiming God’s 2006 African American History research Devotional (2006). Fry Brown’s womanism, homiletics, include interests - ethics, socio-cultural transforma womanist history African focusing diaspora and tion, values. spiritual African American on
(1997); and (1981, 1998), From GarveyFrom to Noel Leo ErskineNoel Robert M. Franklin Jr. Franklin is James T. and and T. James is Franklin Berta of R. Laney Professor senior Leadership, Moral and community for advisor and Emory, at diversity the Religion of director the at Department Erskine has edited and edited has Erskine 11 books. Among authored Decolonizingthem are Theology: A Caribbean Perspective Theologians the Among King (1994), , reprinted by Trinity Forum in Forum Trinity by , reprinted Another Day’s Journey: Black Churches Churches Black Journey: Day’s Another
(2007); Confronting the American Crisis Chautauqua Institution (Chautauqua, New New (Chautauqua, Institution Chautauqua Morehouse of emeritus president is He York). served he where College, the 10th as president of the author is 2007–2012. Franklin from Restoring Village: the books:three in Crisis Communities American African in Hope and Fulfillment Human Visions: Liberating t Though American African in Justice Social S. Browning, (Don co-authored has (1990). He to Wars Culture titled From a volume et. al.) American the and Religion Ground: Common - also penned the fore (2001). He Debate Family from Letter Jr.’s, King Luther Martin Dr. to word Birmingham Jail (2005), Black Theology Rastafari Marley: Plantation (2008), and Pedagogy and Theology Was Religion American African How Church: research (2014). His Slavery Caribbean Born in theolo- Black Caribbean and include interests plantation of development gies, the history and theological method and in churches, black and Barth, Paul Karl Cone, James of the work Dietrich Bonhoeffer. and Tillich, and Ethics. Diploma,Professor of Theology Calabar College and United Theological Indies, 1963; Colleges of the West DipTheol, University of London, 1964; 1971; STM, Union MTh, Duke University, 1972; PhD, 1978. Theological Seminary, Ellison writes and speaks and Ellison writes issues on extensively adolescence, to related and marginalization, hope, in invisibility and muteness young African American Cut of author is He men. Gregory C. Ellison II Dead But Still Alive: Caring for African African for Caring Alive: Still But Dead of co-founder and Men Young American community Dialogues, a grassroots Fearless the lives improve to initiative empowerment current His men. young African American of marginalized for caring focuses on research social as care activism, pastoral populations, has He mysticism. 21st-century 20th- and and The Dialogues: Fearless bookstwo in progress, and Century 21st the of Movement Rights Civil Wisdom Eternal The Current: the in Anchored . World a Changing in Thurman Howard of of Person Faculty Candler’s Ellison received the Emory and Williams award the Year an is He Award. Teaching Distinguished served who has minister in Baptist ordained churches. Presbyterian and Methodist Associate Professor of Pastoral Care and 1999; Counseling. BA, Emory University, Princeton Theological Seminary, MDiv, 2002; PhD, 2008. in the MDiv program as well as classes in the classes as well as program in the MDiv theology and in Course Movement Wesleyan sacra- evangelism, polity, UM and Study, of Advanced part as of preaching and ments, interests research Elliott’s Study. Courseof - the devel and education contextual focus on the reflective of practice practice, of opment - the spiri in the ministry Jesus, discipling of and movement, theWesleyan of tuality the UMC. of Polity the Practice of Assistant Professor in Contextual Director, Practical Theology; Parish Program, Education II, Teaching BA, Mercer and Ministry Internships. Emory 1984; MDiv, University, 1997. 1987; DMin, University,
- magazine. ) (2014), Feasting An elder in the North in the North elder An of Georgia Conference Methodist United The served Elliott as Church, rural, town, of the pastor for churches suburban and joining to prior 26 years Elliott Jr. Thomas W. de Souza L. Wesley de Souza, a Luso-Brazilian de Souza, a Luso-Brazilian an is born Paulo, in São in fullelder of connection the North Georgia the UMC. of Conference focuses on research His the of contextualization World Mission in the World (2014), and Bíblia Missionária de Estudo Missionária (2014), Bíblia
The Missionary Study Bible
the Candler faculty in 2013. His ties to local ties to the Candler faculty in 2013. His certification in spir and in the area churches the General Boardof by formation itual - stu beneficial assists he are as Discipleship in placements in their second-year dents teaches regularly ecclesial Elliott settings. Methodist United The of in polity classes also has He leadership. church and Church preaching and in evangelism courses taught
Gospel, renewal and revitalization of the of revitalization and Gospel, renewal classical Latin-American on and church, movements. Pan-Wesleyan and Pentecostalism books: the following to a contributor was He Public of Determinant as a Social Religion Health ( Arthur J. Moore Associate Professor in the Practice of Evangelism; Director of the Master of Theology Program. BTh, Methodist University of Sao Paulo, 1982; ThM, E. Stanley Jones School of World Mission and Evangelism of Asbury 2000; PhD, 2003. Theological Seminary, on the Gospels - rep He Spirit others. Wesleyan (2009), among theof board the governing Candler on resents serves (HSP), on Program Summer Hispanic Studies for the Center of board the governing the editorial (CSGC), on in Global Christianity as, and Journal Asbury The advisory for board Caminhando for evaluator an
224 FACULTY FACULTY 227 (2003), and Political (2003), and David O. Jenkins Toni Belin Ingram Toni Jackson Timothy P. Jenkins engages Atlanta Atlanta engages Jenkins neighborhoods, nonprofit on communities agencies, in Latin and the border work, America in course and seminars travel publications His research. Ingram, a 2007 Candler Ingram, graduate, pastors Greater A.M.E. Chapel Turner also and in Atlanta, Church servedhas a chaplain as Emory University at intern specializes She in Hospital. Love of the author is Jackson Disconsoled: on Meditations (1999), Charity Christian Love: of Priority The Social and Charity Christian Justice and Love Christian Agape: Equipping the Saints: Best Practices pastoral care, faith and philanthropy, church church philanthropy, and faith care, pastoral and leadership, nonprofit community, and also ministries. She servesurban the on Board. Candler Alumni Assistant Professor in the Practice of Practical Studies Church Black the of Theology; Director 1997; College, Brown BS, Morris Program. 2007. University, Emory MDiv, of the editor is (2015). He Democracy Liberal Best The (2005) and Adoption of Morality The research current (2011). His Child the of Love and ethics, evolution biomedical are interests - resis in and Christian complicity ethics, and the Holocaust. to tance Professor of Christian Ethics. BA, 1976; PhD, Yale Princeton University, 1984. University, MDiv, Princeton University, 1995; PhD, 1995; University, Princeton MDiv, 2004. University, Emory
include include within Contextual Education, co-edited
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(co- Hylen’s newest book A newest is Hylen’s and Thecla Apostle: Modest in Women of History the (Oxford Church Early the 2015). Press, University - con research current Her explor this in vein, tinues Susan E. Hylen Carl R. Holladay Holladay is author of A of author is Holladay toCritical Introduction the New Testament: Interpreting the Message and Meaning of Jesus Christ (2005), THEIOS ANER in Hellenistic Poets (1989), Aristobulus (1995), and (Walter de Gruyter, 2005); John de Gruyter, (Walter authored with Gail R. O’Day, 2006) and 2006) and R. Gail with O’Day, authored in Characters Ambiguous Believers: Imperfect ing questions about the roles and authority authority and the roles about questions ing Her church. in the early exercised women Allusion booksother include and in Meaning John 6 (2009). John of Gospel the BA, Associate Professor of New Testament. University of California, San Diego, 1990; theologian-in-residence and teaches in the teaches and theologian-in-residence Candler. at program education contextual MDiv, Pastor/Theologian-in-Residence. of DMin, University 1966; Emory, Chicago, 1983. (1977), and The First Letter of PaulJudaism (1977), and and translator is to the Corinthians (1979). He Fragments from volumes: four of editor Historians Hellenistic Jewish Authors: (1983), Preaching of coauthor is Orphica (1996). He A–C (1992– Through the Christian Year, Biblical Exegesis: A Beginner’s 1995) and research current His 2007). ed. Handbook (3rd in the Greco- Judaism Luke-Acts, focuses on Christology. and world, Roman Charles Howard Candler Professor of BA, Abilene Christian New Testament. 1969; ThM, 1965, MDiv, University, 1970; Princeton Theological Seminary, PhD, University of Cambridge, 1975. Don Harp Jehu J. Hanciles Harp served Harp in the North of Georgia Conference Methodist United The than more for Church - congrega His years. forty experienced- tion tremen his during growth dous Hanciles was born in was Hanciles and lived but Sierra Leone and in Scotland worked coming before Zimbabwe of author is the US. He to a Mission: of Euthanasia Autonomy Church African
years as senior minister at Peachtree Road Peachtree at minister senior as years has which now Church, Methodist United pastor/ is Harp 7,000 members. than more (Praeger, 2002) and 2002) and (Praeger, Context a Colonial in African Globalization, Christendom: Beyond West the of Transformation the and Migration published and written has 2008). He (Orbis, the history of to related issues on mainly the African experience) (notably Christianity aims research current His globalization. and surveyto global the history Christian of migration. of the lens through expansion and Ruth Brooks Associate D.W. BA, Christianity. Professor of World University of Sierra Leone (1988); MTh, University of Edinburgh (1991); PhD, University of Edinburgh (1995). several other Baptist denominations. She has has She denominations. several Baptist other served ministry in parish in positions also extensive She has D.C. Washington, - administra experience in higher education services, served student having and at tion than Theological Seminarymore for Wesley community for dean associate as 10 years life. Assistant Professor in the Practice of Practical Program. Studies Baptist Theology; Director, State and Institute Polytechnic Virginia BA, Wesley 1988; MDiv, 1985; MAEd, University, 1998. Seminary, Theological
Shelby Martin Haggray M. Patrick Graham Haggray is the director of of the director is Haggray Studies the Baptist in involved is and Program admissions, recruitment, counseling, life, student - develop and placement, they as functions ment Graham is the author of The of the author is Graham Utilization of 1 & 2 Chronicles in the Reconstruction of Israelite History in the Nineteenth coediCentury (1990), and - tor of The History of The Chronicler as Theologian and The Hebrew Bible Today: An The Hebrew Bible Today:
leadership, contributing his pastoral and and pastoral his contributing leadership, as institutions such to talents administrative Health Methodist Bishops, the Council of was trustees. He of boards 14 and Systems, from Bishops the Council of of president 2010–2012. College, Millsaps BA, Bishop-in-Residence. 1973; DMin, University, Emory 1970; MDiv, College, Huntingdon caus., hon. 1982; DD, Millsaps College, Birmingham-Southern College. - con and alumni, students, Baptist to relate Baptist thethree teaches She stituencies. is Haggray courses. denominational Baptist American through ordained experience has with USA, and Churches, (1997), Introduction to Critical Issues (1998), The and Texture Chronicler as Author: Text (1999), the focuses on research current (2003). His the and 2 Chronicles 1 and of interpretation books. printed in early Scripture of illustration Librarian and Margaret A. Pitts Professor BA, Abilene of Theological Bibliography. 1973; MA, 1974; Christian University, 1983; 1976; PhD, Emory University, MDiv, Austin, 1990. MLIS, University of Texas, Israel’s Traditions: The Heritage of Martin Traditions: Israel’s Noth (1994), The Chronicler as Historian
226 FACULTY FACULTY 229 Ellen Ott Marshall Jan Love Marshall focuses on Marshall Christian contemporary ethics, particular with violence, to attention conflictpeacebuilding, and also is She transformation. in questions interested Love is an internationally internationally an is Love recognized leader in church a and ecumenical and arenas politics, world of scholar religion of particularly issues conflict politics, and transformation, Though the Fig Tree Does Not Though the Fig Tree
about gender and moral agency, and the and agency, moral and gender about history, between faith, relationship dynamic a of editor the contributing is ethics. She and titled Choosing Peace essays of volume second through Daily Practices (2005). Her book, hope the virtue of Blossom (2006) addresses book, third Her in the Christian tradition. Christians in the Public Square (2008), ambiguity, moral love, of the value for argues globalization, and ecumenism. She is known for known is ecumenism. She and globalization, among relationships constructive facilitating her for and differences held deeply with people two authored has Love in racial justice. work scores as well as relations international books on reviews. and articles, book chapters, scholarly of the UMC, of Division led the Women’s She Churches Council of served the World on and committees, executive and central (WCC) South of the University the faculty at on was studies religious of in the departments Carolina elected was to 2014 she political In science. and the Association of the board on term a four-year elected was 2012 she Theological Schools. In of Methodist the United term on four-year a to Senate. University Dean and Professor of Christianity and Politics. BA, Eckerd College, 1975; World 1977; PhD, MA, Ohio State University, 1983.
(2001), and LeMon’s research focuses research LeMon’s the Psalms, bookon of relationship particularly its Eastern Near ancient to art. and literature, history, LeMon is author of Form Winged Yahweh’s LeMon Joel M. Steffen Lösel Lösel is the author of Lösel the author is Kreuzwege: Ein ökumenisches Gespräch mit Hans Urs von Balthasar several English-language work. Balthasar’s articles on (2009). He has also published articles and articles also has published (2009). He the including topics, of a wide range on essays and iconography between ancient relationsip the history of the reception text, the biblical theology ethics, biblical and Testament, Old in the ancient violence of representations and in the Virginia elder an is LeMon world. Church. Methodist United The of Conference Associate Professor of Old Testament; Associate Director of the Graduate Division of Religion. BA, Shenandoah Conservatory of Music, 1998; MDiv, 2001; Princeton Theological Seminary, 2007. PhD, Emory University, Image, Image, of coeditor in the Psalms (2010) and Method Matters (2015) and Exegesis Text,
He has recently published articles on published recently has He Protestant and Catholic Roman contemporary theology and politics, and liturgy ecclesiology, focuses on research current the arts. His and on and the church, of the political mission teaching, to addition In theology. and music in the and facilities in prison ministered has he local church. Associate Professor of Systematic MAR, Gettysburg Lutheran Theology. Evangelical 1991; MDiv, Seminary, Lutheran Church in Bavaria, 1994; DrTheol, Eberhard-Karls-Universität Tübingen, 1999. Steven J. Kraftchick Lartey’s books include books include Lartey’s Postcolonializing God (2013), Pastoral Theology in an Intercultural World (2006), In Living Color: An Intercultural Emmanuel Y. LarteyEmmanuel Y. Kraftchick is coeditor of of coeditor is Kraftchick Biblical Theology: and Prospects Problems the of author (1995) and New Testament Abingdon on Jude andCommentary II Peter (2002). His
Approach to Pastoral Care and the 2003). Among ed., Counseling, (2nd Spirituality and are books co-edited has he Culture in Pastoral Care and Counseling The Church and Healing: (2004) and current Echoes from Africa (1994). His practical theol- postcolonial on is research spiritual and postmodern care, pastoral ogy, cultures. in African religious care L. Bevel Jones III Professor of Pastoral Care, and Counseling. BA, Theology, University of Ghana, Legon, 1978; PhD, University of Birmingham (England), 1984.
research and writings focus on New New focus on writings and research thought Pauline and interpretation Testament particularly metaphor theory, language and work textual His dying. theory and death and New the history of epistles, in the Pauline is Testament New and interpretation, Testament - in the intersec also interested is He theology. theology technology of a challenge as tion and knowledge. and interpretation for and Advanced General Director, Studies; Professor in the Practice of New Interpretation. BS, University Testament Abilene of Florida, 1973; MDiv, 1978; PhD, Emory Christian University, 1985. University,
Jones Arun W. Jones grew up in India, in India, up grew Jones served parents his where missionaries, Methodist as in the lived and was he where Philippines work. in mission engaged of the author is He Contextualizing TheologicalContextualizing
Education: Dynamics of IntegrativeEducation: of Academic Practices Ecclesial and teaching and Learning (2008). His Teaching international include interests research and issues, disability immigration, development, - non development, social community analysis, missions. short-term and leadership, profit the Practice ofAssociate Professor in Duke University, BA, Practical Theology. School, 1980; Divinity Yale 1975; MDiv, 1995. PhD, Duke University, Risking Welcome: A Welcome: (2009), Risking Alice Rogers the “Changing (2007), in Hospitality Study Cultural Cross and International Context: Courses,” Christian Missions in the American Empire: Empire: American the in Missions Christian the Luzon, Northern in Episcopalians 1902–1946 (2003), “Christianity Philippines, Religious Negotiating Asia: in South Christianity World in Introducing Pluralism” book other numerous of (2012), and in Asia Christianity on articles and chapters His Christian mission. the history of and Missionary book project, current Christianity and Presbyterians Religion: Indigenous and a Indi North 19th-Century in Methodists and between bhakti the interface studies Christianity. Indian in North evangelicalism of in the historiography also is interested He is Jones generally. more Christianity World Church, Methodist United in The ordained in congregations served for and pastor as Jersey. New Connecticut and Dan and Lillian Hankey Associate Evangelism. BA, Yale Professor of World 1988; PhD, 1980; MDiv, University, 2001. Princeton Theological Seminary,
228 FACULTY FACULTY 231 (1999), and (1999), and Food Food (1994) and Philip Lyndon Reynolds Philip Lyndon Nichole Renée Phillips Renée Nichole Reynolds is author of of author Reynolds is Western the in Marriage Church theand Body Have To of coeditor is he (2007). His Hold To and publications and research Phillips is a sociologist of a sociologist is of Phillips who teaches religion and in community courses studies, congregational diversity human stressing socialand transformation. lie interests research Her
focus on the scholastic theology the scholastic focus on and on Ages, Middle the central of philosophy of law the theologythe history of canon and His theology. mystical on and marriage, includes that a wider area covers teaching theology. patristic and medieval monasticism in the areas of religion and culture; race, race, culture; and religion of in the areas gender; social and cultural and ethnicity, ethnographic a focus with on anthropology, religion. of performances ritual and research; a postdoctoral fellow was 2012–2013, she In in the Practical Theology Religious and Candler in at Practices program of Division the Graduate with collaboration will probe monograph first Her Religion. race and values, American politics, religion, a of study a regional from garnered as ordained An ruralsouthern, community. in the African elder Methodist itinerant served has (AME), Phillips Church Episcopal the and England staffs ministerial in New on was she Emory, at a new hire As South. Humanistic Foundation a Mellon named the is and (HIP) Fellow Program Inquiry Emory’s among from appointed fellow first schools. professional Assistant Professor of Sociology, Religion, and Culture. AB, Wellesley Harvard College, 1993; MDiv, 1999; MA, Vanderbilt University, 2009; PhD, 2012. University, Courage to Bear Pacini is author of The of author is Pacini Modern Cunning of Religious Thought the of (1987), editor Dieter of critical edition Between Kant Heinrich, in and Hegel: Lectures S. Pacini David L. Edward Phillips Phillips’ research examines examines research Phillips’ theology and the history, Christian of practice sacrament. and worship publishedHis work includes Essays in Honor Witness:
(coeditor), In Spirit of Gene L. Davenport (coeditor), for United Methodist Worship and Truth: the Emerging Church, The Apostolic in A Commentary (coauthor), Tradition: Commentary Seriesthe Hermeneia and Studia Liturgica Diversa: Essays in Honor of Paul Bradshaw (coeditor). and Associate Professor of Worship Liturgical Theology; Coordinator of the Initiative in Religious Practices and BS, University of Practical Theology. Emory at Martin, 1976; MDiv, Tennessee 1979; PhD, University of University, Notre Dame, 1992. (2003), and Through German Idealism (2003), and The Modern Narcissus’ Glass Darkly: (2008). His Religion of Conscience modern focuses European on research and especially Kant theology, philosophical the comparative the post-Kantians, nineteenth- late and religions of philosophy writings twentieth-century early century and theological of the boundaries explore that thinking. Professor of Historical Theology; Director of the Master in Theological Studies Program. AB, Colgate University, 1972, 1969; MTS, Harvard University, AM, 1974, PhD, 1979. (2014); The The New McDougall Joy Ann Carol A. Newsom McDougall is the author of of the author is McDougall of Love: The Pilgrimage on the Trinity Moltmann Life and Christian written has (2005). She on articles various theology, trinitarian Newsom is author of Daniel: of author is Newsom A Commentary Self as Symbolic Space: Constructing Identity and Community in the Dead Sea Scrolls (2004); The Book of Job: A Contest Interpreter’s Bible Commentary on the Bible Commentary on Interpreter’s Songs of theBook of Job (1996); and Sabbath Sacrifice: A Critical Edition (1985). Bible The Women’s of coeditor is She edition; Commentary (1992, 1998, expanded of editor associate 2012) and revised edition, The New Oxford Annotated Bible (2001, the focuses Dead on Sea research 2010). Her of the problem and the Daniel, bookScrolls, of tradition. in biblical pyschology evil moral and Charles Howard Candler Professor BA, Birmingham- of Old Testament. Southern College, 1971; MTS, Harvard 1975, PhD, 1982; DD, hon. University, caus., Birmingham-Southern College, 2006; DTh, hon. caus., University of Copenhagen, 2009; DD, hon.caus., 2013. Theological Seminary, Virginia of Moral Imaginations (2003);
theological anthropology, doctrinal in issues theological anthropology, vocation and gender and theology, feminist current Her in theological education. of revisioning a feminist focuses on research redemption. and sin, grace, of Systematic Associate Professor 1985; University, BA, Yale Theology. 1990; PhD, Divinity School, MAR, Yale 1998. University of Chicago,
Rex D. Matthews Rex D. Matthews served senior as Matthews academic books of editor (1989– Press Abingdon for editorial as 1997) and Press Scholars of director the (1997–1999) and Society Biblical for
and theological humility in contexts of in contexts theological humility and also has published She debate. contentious film the use of to reform, welfare on essays Methodist the United ethics, and teach war. to response Ethics Professor of Christian Associate BA, Transformation. and Conflict MA, University Davidson College, 1991; MA, Vanderbilt of Notre Dame, 1992; 2000. 1996; PhD, University, - gen currently is (1997–2003). He Literature Books the Kingswood of series. eral His editor and the life focus on interests research particularly in his Wesley, John of thought 18th-century philosophical theological and theological and the historical on and context, in both Britain Methodism of development the Eagle's received America. Matthews and for Award in Teaching Excellence Wings the from service” dedicated and “faithful the 2012 received 2010. He Candler of Class Teaching Distinguished Emory Williams Award Teaching Exemplary an and Award, Education the Higher General Board of from Methodist Ministry United The and of The Renewal of edited in 2012, and Church United Methodism: Mission, Ministry and Connectionalism: Essays in Honor of Russell E. Richey. Professor in the Practice of Historical Studies. BA, Theology and Wesleyan Birmingham-Southern College, 1972; Harvard Divinity School, 1976; MDiv, ThD, 1986.
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. Soulen lectured has , and, most recently, The recently, most , and, Brent A. Strawn R. Kendall Soulen Strawn is the author of of the author is Strawn a Than Stronger Is What and Image Leonine Lion? in Metaphor the Hebrew Near Ancient the and Bible Old (2005), The East Widely regarded as one of of one as regarded Widely post- leading Christianity’s theologians, supersessionist much Soulen devoted has - show to scholarship his of Christian faith that ing - authenti more becomes
ent of numerous research awards, he is a is he awards, research numerous of ent Psychological the American of Fellow the American of Fellow Association, a and Association, Research Educational Award Career the Kuhmerker of recipient Education. Moral for the Association from Quaker. is affiliation religious His of HumanFranklin N. Parker Professor BS, GenevaDevelopment and Ethics. College, 1973;College, 1969; MA, Wheaton 1982. EdD, Harvard University, stubborn its overcomes cally it Christian as of the author is He legacy anti-Judaism. of including articles, books influential and many , Theology Christian and Israel of God The Jewish- and Judaism Promise: Abraham’s Relations Christian 1: , vol. Trinity Holy the and Name(s) Divine Distinguishing the Voices as States, the United throughout taught and the Korea, South Germany, in Canada, as well He the Netherlands. and Kingdom, United with scholarship his accompanied always has the local, at work church speaking and public in the elder An levels. national and regional, Methodist the United of Conference Virginia the 2016 to elected was delegate he Church, General Conference. Yale BA, Theology. Systematic of Professor University, Emory 1982; MDiv, University, 1992. University, Yale 1986; PhD, - - Ted A. Smith Ted John Snarey Snarey teaches courses on on courses teaches Snarey religion, the of psychology deci- moral of psychology - psycho making, and sion across social development the is He cycle. the life of co-author or author Smith is the author of of the author is Smith Divine Brown: John Weird of Limit the and Violence (2014) and The Ethics New Measures: A of Theological History Democratic Practice vocational discernment, women’s studies, studies, women’s discernment, vocational advocacy. women’s and Christian spirituality Assistant Professor in the Practice of Practical Theology, Women, the of Theology; Director A&M BS, Texas Program. Ministry and Evangelical Garrett MCE, 1975; University, Columbia 1994; DMin, Seminary, Theological 2011. Seminary, Theological more than 100 publications including Race- including 100 publications than more American African Formation: Moral ing (2004), Justice and Care on Perspectives Religious of Varieties The James: William (2003). A Formation Moral Experience and and psychologist developmental/cultural - profes also associated is an Snarey educator, the and Psychology of in the Department sor - recipi The Studies. Educational of Division - prac of the intersections at works (2007). He special with politicaltical theology, and wor and preaching the forms to attention takein modern societies.ship cur is Smith together brings that a project directing rently institutions of array a diverse from scholars the purposes theological thinkto of about change. great in a time of education Associate Professor of Preaching and 1990; Ethics. BA, Duke University, 1992; MDiv, MA, Oxford University, 1995; PhD, Emory Princeton University, 2004. University,
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Challenging (Smyth & Helwys) as as & Helwys) (Smyth Karen D. Scheib Karen D. S. Ellen Shepard Scheib teaches in the area in the area Scheib teaches pastoral practical and of the author is She theology. of ofInvisibility: Practices Care with Older Women inter research (2004). Her A written has Shepard Desert, the Twelve in River Women for Retreats 2001), Who (Abingdon, Dared Joshua Dared? 1996) and (Abingdon coauthored the Teaching
with Dick Dick with Children Elementary to Bible 1987) and Resources (Discipleship Murray a series devo- of completed recently more Reflections for tions ests include practices of care with regard to to regard with care of practices include ests the intersections issues, life of end and aging theory health, narrative public and religion of cultural theological and and therapy, and trauma. crises and of dimensions Associate Professor of Pastoral Care and BA, Sonoma State Pastoral Theology. Pacific School 1977; MDiv, University, of Religion, 1980; PhD, Vanderbilt 1994. University, curriculum and articles for numerous as well House. Publishing Methodist United The Mountain Stone at minister the senior is She - a multira Church, Methodist United First - commu welcoming and cial, multicultural includes research current Her nity. fellowship reflects the Emeritus College’s College’s reflects the Emeritus fellowship the ties between strengthen to mission Awards faculty members. retired Emory and the from facultyrecipients emeriti two to - sup to year each made sciencesare arts and only possible made port academic research in retirement. the time afforded by Wesleyan Ohio BA, Theologian-in-Residence. 1962; University, Yale 1959; BD, University, 1967. PhD, Don E. Saliers P. Alice Rogers P. Saliers returned to Candler to returned Saliers TheologySchool of in - theologian-in-resi 2014 as in 2007 retired He dence. R. Cannon the William as of Professor Distinguished Theology Worship. and Rogers servesRogers both as pas- a As professor. and tor in elder Methodist United Georgia North the serves Rogers Conference, Glenn of pastor senior as United Memorial Equipping the Saints: Saints: the Equipping (2008) and (2010).
Reynolds is a senior fellow of Emory’s Center Center Emory’s of fellow a senior is Reynolds he and Religion, and Law of the Study for Pursuit The on project the center’s directed a Henry was (2005–2010). He Happiness of 2013–2014. in Theology, III Fellow Luce of Candler Professor Charles Howard Professor Theology; Aquinas Historical BA, University of Historical Theology. University of of Oxford, 1973; PhD, 1986. Toronto, Saliers was inducted into the Emeritus the Emeritus into inducted was Saliers in 2010, and EmoryCollege of University Distinguished the year’s of one as honored won 2011 he In Emory of University. Emeriti in honor Named Award. Heilbrun Emory’s in emeritus professor Jr., Alfred Heilbrun of the yearlong Psychology, of the Department Methodist Church, the church located on on located the church Church, Methodist the directs Candler She campus. Emory’s in Internship Summer Advanced Advantage in work Her Leadership. Congregational the led publication to Education Contextual Theological books: two Contextualizing of Education Best Practices in Contextual Theological Theological Contextual in Practices Best Education Associate Professor in the Practice BA, Converse of Practical Theology. Duke University, College, 1983; MDiv, 1998. 1986; DMin, Emory University,
232 FACULTY FACULTY 235 Jacob L. Wright Deanna FerreeDeanna Womack Wright taught for several for taught Wright of the University at years coming before Heidelberg a core is He Candler. to the of faculty member Jewish for Institute Tam the of a member Studies, - com research Womack’s to commitments bines - understand interreligious dia- Christian-Muslim ing, American-Arab and logue, - pub has She relations. .
Associate Professor of Hebrew Bible. BA, University of Missouri, Kansas 1996; DrTheol, Georg-August- City, Universität, Göttingen, 2003. Graduate Division of Religion, and belongs belongs and Religion, of Division Graduate is Wright Distinction. of Faculty Emory’s to which the author of Rebuilding Identity, also He Award. Templeton John a Sir won has Revised Reign authored His and David in Caleb and Israel, of King David, (2013) and Biblical Memory lished articles on these subjects, including these including subjects, on articles lished Islam,” of Authority and “The Authenticity response reformist’s Islamic an of a study “Transnational and Christian missions, to Identities: Converging and Christianity Jersey.” in New Churches Protestant Arabic in the minister ordained an is Womack in taught (USA) and Church Presbyterian - com before in Lebanon schools Protestant book current Her doctoral work. her pleting between the encounter explores project residents Arab and missionaries American I War in the pre-World Syria Ottoman of particular gives attention period. work This who preachers and writers women Syrian to boundaries religious and cultural navigated encounter. in the missionary Assistant Professor of History of Religions and College, Macalester BA, Relations. Multifaith Seminary, Theological Princeton 2004; MDiv, 2015. 2007; ThM, 2008; PhD,
Robert W. WinsteadRobert W. Walter T. Wilson T. Walter (2008) and co-author of of co-author (2008) and Winstead is a contributing a contributing is Winstead author of Contextualizing Education: Theological and Ecclesial Integrating Practices in Academic and Learning Teaching Wilsonis author ofLove Pretense: Without Romans 12 and Jewish Literature Wisdom (1991), The Mysteries of Righteousness (1994), The Hope of Glory: dinator at Columbia Theological Seminary Columbia at dinator Chapel and Planning the Worship on and Baptist the American at Team Leadership in Berkeley. Seminary the West of and Music; Assistant Dean of Worship Assistant Professor in the Practice of Worship. 2001; MBA, University, Memorial BS, Florida 2003; MA, University, Southeastern Nova 2001; PhD, Seminary, Theological Columbia 2016. Union, Theological Graduate (2006). His (2006). His Training Study Bible Disciple organization congregational focuses on work admin- supervision, in church practices and religious type personality and and istration, in the elder ordained an is He leadership. Church. Methodist United Assistant Professor in the Practice of BA, Berry College, Practical Theology. 1987; Emory University, 1984; MDiv, DMin, University of Chicago, 1995. Education and Exhortation in the Epistle Education and Exhortation in the Epistle to the Colossians (1997), The Sentences of Pseudo-Phocylides (2005), Pauline Parallels (2009), Philo of Alexandria: On (2010), The Sentences of Sextus Virtues Matthew: of Gospel the in Healing (2011), and (2014). Ministry and Method Reflections on BA, Johns Professor of New Testament. 1985; MA, 1985; Hopkins University, MA, University of Chicago, 1986; MA, 1987; PhD, 1990.
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1968; PhD, Harvard PhD, Harvard 1968; Kevin M. Watson Khalia J. Williams (2014). He is currently currently is (2014). He the a history of on working earned MA her Williams from in theological studies Theological Columbia GA, Seminary in Decatur, in liturgical PhD her and a focus with on studies theology worship and Watson is the author of of the author is Watson Pursuing Social Holiness: in Meeting Band The and Thought Wesley’s Practice Methodist Popular Sociology of Religion. BA, of Religion. Sociology A Blueprint for Discipleship: Wesley’s A Blueprint for Discipleship: Wesley’s University, 1979. University,
development and fragmentation of American American of fragmentation and development has He a theological as tradition. Methodism - con seekhelp books to two that also written communities Wesleyan/Methodist temporary to approach Wesleyan a distinctly reclaim for small group and Christian discipleship mation: Living Christian for as a Guide Rules General a Reclaiming Meeting: Class The (2009) and Group Small Essential) (and Forgotten ordained an is Experience (2014). Watson Church. Methodist United in The elder and Assistant Professor of Wesleyan Methodist Studies. BA, University Wesley of Oklahoma, 2002; MDiv, 2005; PhD, Theological Seminary, 2012. Southern Methodist University, in Theological Union Graduate from in minister ordained an is CA. She Berkeley, Christ) of (Disciples the Christian Church USA. A Churches Baptist American and lectured has Williams Los Angeles, of native trustees serves of and the boards widely on Seminary both the Disciples for Foundation Leadership and Education the Higher and (Disciples the Christian Church of Ministries served has coor Christ). She of the chapel as 1996. Chicago, Stanford University, University, Stanford , . He . He
(2015). He (2015). He Jonathan Strom Strom is author of Orthodoxy and Reform: The Clergy in Seventeenth Century editor Rostock (1999) and Pietism collections, two of in Germany and North Old Testament Library: Library: Testament , the Old (2009) and Pietism and (2009) and
Explorations in Ancient Near Eastern Eastern Near Ancient in Explorations , the Catholic Biblical Quarterly Civilizations Testament Is Dying: A Diagnosis and and A Diagnosis Dying: Is Testament more and (2017), Recommended Treatment has reviews. He and essays, 200 articles, than books date, 20 other to co-edited or edited Oxford the award-winning including Law and Bible the of Encyclopedia the Journal of of boards the editorial on sits Biblical Literature the and Online, Studies Biblical Oxford Religion of Encyclopedia Research Oxford the for Center Emory’s at a Senior Fellow is ordained an and Religion and Law of Study Church, Methodist United in The elder Georgia Conference. North Director Professor of Old Testament; Program. BA, of the Doctor of Ministry 1992; Point Loma Nazarene University, Princeton Theological Seminary, MDiv, 1995; PhD, 2001. America, 1680–1820: Transmissions of America, 1680–1820: Transmissions Dissent Community in Europe and North written has America: 1650–1850 (2010). He reform and religion, lay the clergy, on widely His Europe. in post-Reformation movements in Pietism include interests research the clergy the history of Europe, continental piety of modern forms of the emergence and work at currently is He practice. religious and narratives conversion on one projects, two on the on another and in German Pietism priesthood. the common history of Professor of Church History; Associate Dean of Faculty and Academic Affairs; Director of International Initiatives. BA, St. Olaf College, 1984; MTS, Harvard 1987; PhD, University of University,
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Khalia J. Williams Williams earned MA her Williams from in theological studies Theological Columbia Seminary in Decatur, in PhD her Georgia, and a with studies liturgical theologyfocus on and in continental Europe, the history of the the history of Europe, in continental of modern forms of the emergence clergy and at currently is He practice. religious and piety nar conversion on one projects, two on work the on another and in German Pietism ratives priesthood. the common history of of Church History; Associate Professor Academic Affairs; Dean of Faculty and Initiatives. BA, Director of International MTS, Harvard St. Olaf College, 1984; University of 1987; PhD, University, Chicago, 1996. Theological Union Graduate from worship ordained an is California. She in Berkeley, (Disciples in the Christian Church minister Churches Baptist American Christ) and of has Williams Los Angeles, of USA. A native serves of and the boards widely lectured on Seminary both the Disciples trustees for and Education the Higher and Foundation the Christian of Ministries Leadership served has Christ). She of (Disciples Church Columbia at coordinator the chapel as Theological Seminary the Worship on and the at Team Leadership Chapel and Planning in Seminary the West Baptist of American California. Berkeley, and Music; Assistant Dean of Worship Assistant Professor in the Practice of Worship. 2001; MBA, University, Memorial BS, Florida 2003; MA, University, Southeastern Nova 2001; PhD, Seminary, Theological Columbia 2016. Union, Theological Graduate - -
Ellen Echols Purdum Ellen Echols Jonathan Strom Strom is author of Orthodoxy and Reform: The Clergy in Seventeenth Century editor Rostock (1999) and Pietism collections, two of in Germany and North As assistant dean of student student of dean assistant As formation, spiritual and life - collabora works Purdum staff, faculty, with tively to leaders student and student theenrich many services, and programs, Assistant Dean of Student Life and Spiritual Formation. BA, Emory 2001; Diploma 1981; MDiv, University, in Anglican Studies, General Theological 2004. Seminary, Assistant Dean of Development and and of Development Dean Assistant BA, Reinhardt Relations. Alumni College, 2005. America, 1680–1820: Transmissions of America, 1680–1820: Transmissions Pietism and Dissent (2009) and Community in Europe and North has writ America: 1650–1850 (2010). He and religion, lay the clergy, on widely ten in post-Reformation movements reform Pietism include interests research His Europe. activities at Candler, helping to foster oppor foster to helping Candler, activities at - forma vocational and spiritual where tunities theological will students’ tion enhance ministry for and preparation and education in the priest service. Episcopal ordained An serves Purdum priest as Diocese Atlanta, of in Church Episcopal Trinity Holy at associate or leads worship she Ga., where Decatur, a becoming to Prior Sundays. most preaches service-learning and English taught she priest, worked the high and level school at electives that profit ecumenical non a national, for or exploring adults young supported ministry. pastoral for preparing ------In 2012 In Jan Love Mathew A. Pinson tics, conflict transforma of dean assistant Pinson, alumni and development oversees relations, and fundraising Candler’s This programs. alumni theidentification includes of friends in support of Love is an internationally internationally an is Love recognized leader in ecumenical and church of a scholar and arenas particularly politics, world poli and religion of issues she was elected to a four-year term on the term on elected a four-year was to she Senate. University Methodist United Dean and Professor of Christianity and Politics. BA, Eckerd College, World 1977; 1975; MA, Ohio State University, PhD, 1983.
tions as well as scores of scholarly articles, articles, scholarly of scores as well as tions led reviews. the She and book chapters, served the the UMC, on of Division Women’s central (WCC) Churches Councilof World the on was and committees, executive and in Carolina South of the University faculty at and studies religious of the departments elected a was to 2014 she political In science. the of the board term on four-year Theological Schools. of Association tion, globalization, and ecumenism. She is is ecumenism. She and globalization, tion, relation constructive facilitating for known differ held deeply with people among ships Love in racial justice. work her for and ences rela international books two on authored has Candler’s mission, the solicitation of support support of the solicitation mission, Candler’s inter gifts as well as of the stewardship and 7,500 than more Candler’s with action alumni. and Church Leadership. BA, Florida Florida BA, Leadership. and Church Candler 1974; MDiv, University, State Emory 1977; PhD, Theology, School of 1992. University,
Anne Burkholder Mary Lou Greenwood Boice Burkholder, an ordained ordained an Burkholder, United in The elder has Church, Methodist served of the director as ministries,connectional district superintendent, ministries director, urban Boice, associate dean of of dean Boice, associate financial and admissions Candler’s oversees aid, financial and admissions providing programs, aid and guidance vocational
Candler Deans Candler and pastor in the Florida Conference. She has She Conference. in the Florida pastor and - trans experience a congregational as extensive social service consultant, ministries formation coordinator. response disaster and developer, women focus on is teaching and research Her ethics, ministerial leadership, in religious the facing issues and polity, Methodist United - multi including century church, twenty-first the theology ministrycultural leadership, and the declining and ministry, and ordination of - modern ecclesiastical of institu effectiveness in a postmodern systems world. tional Associate Dean of Methodist Studies; Professor in the Practice of Ecclesiology financial advisement. A trained facilitator for for facilitator A trained financial advisement. Child Children Sexual of Abuse the Stewards workshops offers she program, Prevention local seminary for students, training and She agencies. community and churches, District serves the Atlanta-Emory on Georgia the North of Team Superintendency is and Conference Annual Methodist United the Georgia to Bar of the State by appointed for Committee Law Practice of Unlicensed District 4. Administrative Judicial Associate Dean of Admissions and Wesleyan Virginia Financial Aid. BA, West College, 1981; MTS, Boston University, 1990.
236 FACULTY INDEX 239 6 2 25 14 95 94 77 78 78 86 85 82 84 95 99 43 10 99 82 87 11 15 16 17 96 93 65 49 26 99 141 101 192 116 102 156 155 149 102 101 142 220 77, 210 18, 189 17, 171 78, 210 17, 156 108, 155 21, 25, 109 21, 23, 28, 110, 208 28, 36, 43, 50, 55, 61, 100 ...... Studies Baptist ...... Studies Church Black Studies Episcopal ...... Rights Human ...... Health and Religion ...... Education Religious Ministry and ...... Theology, Women, ndex Course of Study School ...... Study Course of Course substitution Course load ...... Concentrations Candler ...... Contacting ...... Education Contextual ...... Education Continuing servicesCounseling ...... Course descriptions Complaints ...... Committees laboratories Computer ...... studies of Completion Clinical Pastoral Education Education Clinical Pastoral ...... address of Change courses music Church Church and Ministry and courses Church Care and Counseling Center of Georgia ...... of Center Counseling and Care ...... Religion and Law of the Study for Center ...... The Carter Center, Certificates courses Culture and Christianity Cannon Chapel Chapel Cannon Bookstore Bookstore Council Candler Coordinating Black Church Studies program program Studies Church Black ...... program Studies Baptist ...... courses Studies Biblical Association for Clinical Pastoral Education Education Clinical Pastoral for Association ...... Theological Association Atlanta ...... Auditing courses August Areas of study study of Areas Aquinas Center of Theology of ...... Center Aquinas ...... Drug Policy and Alcohol Application for degree degree for Application Advising and assessment, ThD assessment, and Advising Advising and assessment, MTS...... assessment, and Advising Advising and assessment, MRL assessment, and Advising Advising and assessment, MDiv MDiv assessment, and Advising ...... Accreditation ...... academic standing and review board Academic Administration Academic calendar calendar Academic I Absences John F. Kutsko John F. University 1986; MA, College, Gordon BA, University, Harvard 1991; PhD, Michigan, of 1997. Friedmann Marquardt Marie T. 1994; MA, University, Princeton BA, Emory 1997; PhD, Florida, of University 2004. University, James L. Waits Practical Theology of Professor Theodore R. Weber Social of Ethics Professor Carlton R. Young Music Church of Professor Affiliated Faculty Theodore Brelsford 1983; University, Slippery Rock State BA, Theological Seminary, Princeton MDiv, 1999. Emory University, 1988; PhD, Professor of Theology of Professor Luther E. Smith Jr. Community and Church of Professor M. Thomas Thangaraj World of Professor Brooks Ruth and W. D. Christianity Steven Tipton Michael Candler Professor Howard Charles Sociologyof Religion of Gene M. Tucker Testament Old of Professor Wainwright Arthur W. Testament New of Professor Theodore Jr. H. Runyon Theology Systematic of Professor Don E. Saliers Professor Distinguished R. Cannon William TheologyWorship of and Helen Pearson Smith
Russell E. Richey Professor Distinguished R. Cannon William History Church of David L. Petersen Old of Professor N. Parker Franklin Testament J. Maxwell Miller Testament Old of Professor Donald E. Nichols Practical Theology of Professor Associate Walter J. Lowe Walter Theology Systematic of Professor Studies Advanced of Director Thomas G. Long Preaching of Professor Bandy Professor of Pastoral Theology Pastoral of Professor Luke Timothy Johnson New of Professor Woodruff Robert W. Christian Origins and Testament Charles Howard Candler Professor of of Candler Professor Howard Charles History Church American Rodney J. Hunter Manfred Hoffmann Historical and History Church of Professor Theology E. Brooks Holifield Quentin L. Hand and Psychology of Professor Associate Counseling Pastoral Charles D. Hackett Jr. Hackett Charles D. Church the in Practice of Professor Associate Ministries Assistant Professor of Practical Theology of Professor Assistant Gunnemann Jon P. Social of Ethics Professor Charles R. Foster Education and Religion of Professor John M. Freeman Adrienne Carr Adrienne Education Church of Professor Assistant Carr John Lynn Ministries Church of Professor Associate Roberta C. Bondi History Church of Professor Faculty Emeriti Faculty
238 FACULTY INDEX 241 8 92 94 27 49 94 77 99 75 39 33 94 97 75 99 79 93 47 54 20 129 130 127 123 108 122 120 122 121 132 118 118 123 198 117 155 205 129 220 131 118 154 142 127 133 119 150 118 138 84, 211 66, 127 67, 119 132, 149 29, 81, 208 82, 200, 211 66, 109, 114, 132 ...... Youth Theological Initiative ...... Theological Initiative Youth Writing Center Writing ...... courses Worship World Methodist Evangelism Institute Evangelism Methodist World University-student relationships ...... relationships University-student ...... Withdrawals ...... for Program Ministry, and Theology, Women, ...... lists Waiting Trustees ...... Trustees fees Tuition, work course Undergraduate Transfer of credits credits of Transfer Transcripts Transcripts ...... organizations Student ...... term Summer ...... program Parish Teaching ...... MDiv Thesis, MTSThesis, policy Tobacco-free Student body profile body profile Student Stewards of Children of Stewards Spiritual life life Spiritual ...... Scholarships ...... (Nondegree) Special students Sexual ...... misconduct Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory ...... in...... Program Education, Religious Ministries Church for Center Rollins ...... information student Release of Retaking ...... courses Refunds ...... Registration ...... Readmission ...... Maintenance Records Racial Inclusivity, Statement of of Statement Racial Inclusivity, Programs Procedures and regulations regulations and Procedures OPUS ...... Orientation policies...... Theology Library borrowing Pitts Plagiarism ...... courses Preaching (academic standing) Probation Parking Parking ...... Statement Mission ...... Study Language Modern Nondegree (special students) Nondegree ...... theological of studies Master theology of ...... Master Studies Methodist ...... music sacred of Master ...... life public and religion of Master Master of religious leadership leadership religious of Master ...... learning Lifelong Loan funds Master of divinity divinity of Master 33 96 73 73 74 72 70 70 71 71 72 70 58 89 87 13 64 116 112 112 112 111 106 107 131 105 105 138 206 103 114 114 109 150 123 152 107 107 222 133 109 105 105 105 100 104 11, 13 66, 116 19, 219 93, 111 66, 104 123, 147 17, 22, 162 24, 78, 207 ......
...... courses January ...... absence of Leave Libraries Internships Internships ...... program Interrupted withdrawal Involuntary ...... guidelines policies and Technology Information ...... MRPL Paper, Integrative opportunities International ...... Policy Weather Inclement work Incomplete ...... awards and Honors ...... Housing ...... Requirement Immunization Language Inclusive History and Interpretation of Christianity courses courses Christianity of Interpretation and History code conduct and Honor ...... Religion of Division Graduate ...... Training Haven services ...... Health insurance and Program Summer Hispanic Grade access Grade ...... appeals Grade system Grading Financial requirements for graduation for requirements Financial Equal Opportunity and Discriminatory Harassment Policy Harassment Discriminatory and Equal Opportunity ...... Faculty ...... aid Financial information Financial Episcopal Studies program Studies Episcopal ...... MDiv/MDP ...... MDiv/MSW Emory ...... Email ...... Employment Other Languages of Speakers for English MTS/MA-Bioethics ...... MDiv/MBA ...... MTS/MBA ...... MDiv/MPH MTS/MPH...... MDiv/MA-Bioethics Dual Degree programs MDiv/JD MTS/JD ...... harassment Discriminatory Dismissal ministryDoctor of ...... theology counseling Doctor of in pastoral courses Dropping Discontinuance Discontinuance Disabilities policy Disabilities Directed study study Directed Denominational studies courses studies Denominational Cross-registration Cross-registration Criminal background checks Criminal background
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