Bethel Paul, St. Seminary | San MN Diego, CA BETHEL SEMINARY CATALOG BECOMING WHOLE AND HOLY 2014-2015 2014-2015

3949 Bethel Drive St. Paul, MN 55112-6999

651.638.6180 800.255.8706

seminary.bethel.edu WELCOME TO BETHEL SEMINARY!

Bethel Seminary, a school of Bethel University, has been advancing the Gospel of Jesus Christ since 1871. Today, we are one of the largest Bethel University is registered as a private institution with the evangelical institutions in the world offering post-baccalaureate study. Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to sections 136A.61 to We serve a diverse student population from two campuses in the 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits United States and electronically through a variety of online programs. earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions. The university student body consists of 6,600 men and women from Bethel Seminary is accredited by the Association of Theological 49 states and 31 countries. Schools (the national accrediting agency for theological schools in the United States and Canada), and the Higher Learning Commission But numbers don’t tell the whole story. As we seek to educate and (hlcommission.org; phone: 312.263.0456). The seminary also is a energize men and women for excellence in leadership, scholarship, member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. and service, we have the honor of preparing whole and holy persons It is the official policy and commitment of Bethel Seminary not to for ministry. Strengthened by an exceptional education led by a world- discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, class faculty, Bethel prepares graduates who are purposeful leaders gender, or disability in its educational programs, admissions, or whose service makes a difference around the world. employment practices. The president of Bethel University has designated the director of human resources as the compliance officer Bethel Seminary is a Spirit-empowered, biblically grounded ministry for the institution. Inquiries regarding compliance may be directed of the churches of Converge Worldwide, offered as a resource to all to: Compliance Officer, Bethel University, 3900 Bethel Drive, St. Paul, MN 55112, 651.638.6119. who seek to understand and experience the Gospel of Christ. Men and women of all denominations are welcome to experience the spirit and passion of Bethel Seminary as they become whole and holy. WELCOME TO BETHEL SEMINARY 1

Dear Prospective Seminarian:

Bill Hybels, in his book Holy Discontent, asks the question, “What can’t you stand?” He is asking, “What bugs you in such a way that you just can’t let go of it?” What galls me to that point is mediocre education that fails to stir the soul, that fails to transform people. For more than 30 years, my heart has been pulled toward seeing God work in educational settings so that people are different – transformed – as a result of the encounters they have in classrooms, faculty offices, hallways, online interactions, and day-to-day ministry.

So, as you consider Bethel Seminary, understand that our commitment is to be a place God uses, better than anywhere else in the world, to change people’s lives, equip them, and send them out to make a difference. My prayer is that our students graduate with a discontent about the status quo, become change agents in the world, and provide a shining example by really living like Jesus.

A hallmark of Bethel’s innovative approach to education for ministry is balanced emphases on biblical and theological foundations, personal and spiritual formation, and transformational leadership. That’s why we upgrade our leadership courses every year with best practices from business, education, faith-based organizations, and government. We incorporate lessons from the lives of Bethel Seminary students into our coursework to ensure the relevance of our attention to spiritual and personal formation. And we form the foundation for our entire curriculum on biblical studies, theological insights, and historical realities.

The result: whole and holy persons who effectively represent Christ to the world. Won’t you join us for the adventure of a lifetime?

James (Jay) H. Barnes III, Ed.D.

President, Bethel University 2 WELCOME TO BETHEL SEMINARY

Communication with the seminary will be better facilitated if correspondence and telephone calls are directed to the appropriate offices:

ST. PAUL CAMPUS

Bethel Seminary 3949 Bethel Drive Bethel Seminary St. Paul, MN 55112 St. Paul 651.638.6180 or 800.255.8706 Office of Admissions 651.638.6288 Child Development Director of Child Center Development Center 651.638.6147 Doctor of Ministry Director of Doctor of Ministry Program 651.638.6894 Faculty and Dean Curriculum 651.638.6658 Office of Financial Aid 651.638.6241 Supervised Ministry Director of Supervised and Internships Ministry  651.635.8541 Library Director of Library 651.638.6127 Registrar 651.638.6181

SAN DIEGO CAMPUS Hwy 125 Bethel Seminary 6116 Arosa Street San Diego San Diego, CA 92115 619.325.5200 Admissions Senior Recruiter 619.325.5219 or 800.255.8706, ext. 5219 Supervised Ministry Director of Supervised and Internships Ministry 619.325.5229 Registrar 619.325.5217

www.bethel.edu seminary.bethel.edu WELCOME TO BETHEL SEMINARY 3 Contents

1  WELCOME TO BETHEL SEMINARY 6  ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS 1 Welcome Letter from the President AND RESOURCES 2 Campus Maps 40 Pre-Seminary Studies 2 Key Contacts 41 Admission Requirements 4-5 Academic Calendars 41 Admission Process 42 Appeal Process 2  WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE 42 Scholastic Regulations 7 Our History 9 Our Mission, Vision, and Values 7  BETHEL SEMINARY ST. PAUL 10 Our Campuses 55 Campus and Community Resources 10 Our Three Centers of Emphasis 55 Special Academic Programs 10 Our Options for Study 57 Student Services 10 Our Specialized Studies 58 Degrees Offered 11 Our Strategic Alliances 8  BETHEL SEMINARY SAN DIEGO 3  OUR FAITH 61 Campus and Community Resources 13 Affirmation of Our Faith 61 Special Academic Programs 14 Doctrinal Position 63 Degrees Offered 15 Spiritual Life 9  BETHEL SEMINARY OF THE EAST 15 Men and Women 65 Teach-out Information 15 Multiculturalism 16 A Covenant for Life Together at Bethel 10  HYBRID PROGRAMS 68 InMinistry Master’s Degrees 4  OUR FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION 69 Doctor of Ministry 21 Faculty 27 Bethel Seminary Administration 11  OUR DEGREE PROGRAMS 28 Faculty Associates and Adjuncts 73 Master of Arts Degrees 31 Bethel University Administration 78 Master of Divinity Degrees 80 SemPM Programs 5  STUDENT RESOURCES 81 Certificate Programs 35 Blink 82 Concentrations 35 Campus Store 86 Doctor of Ministry Degrees 35 Community Worship Opportunities 91 Requirements by Degree 35 Computer Access 35 Disability Resources and Services 12  COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 35 Email 108 Three Centers of Emphasis 36 Health Insurance 109 The Center for Biblical and 36 Lectureships and Convocations Theological Foundations 36 Library 126 The Center for Spiritual and Personal 36 Mailboxes Formation 36 Office of Student Development and Support 138 The Center for Transformational Leadership 37 Placement 13  FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS 37 Publications 153 Tuition, Fees, and Payments 37 Special Events 155 Cost of Education for 2012– 2013 37 Student Appeals 157 Financial Aid 38 Student Senate 160 Grants and Scholarships 14  INDEX 171 Index 4 WELCOME TO BETHEL SEMINARY

Bethel Seminary St. Paul 2014-15 Academic Calendar

FALL SEMESTER 2014 August 25-28 Faculty Workshop September 2 Fall Semester begins, all delivery systems October 17-October 30 Fall Reading Weeks for traditional programs* October 17-October 30 InMinistry on-campus intensives October 21-November 2 SemPM Break November 7 Integrating Motif due for St. Paul graduating seniors November 27-28 No classes–Thanksgiving holiday December 19 Last day of Fall Semester, all delivery systems

INTERIM TERM 2015 January 5 Interim Term begins, all delivery systems January 19 No classes–Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 27 Last day of Interim Term, all delivery systems

SPRING SEMESTER 2015 January 30 Genesis Session and registration for new day students February 2 First day of Spring Semester, all delivery systems February 9-13 Doctor of Ministry on-campus intensives February 20 Statements of Faith due, St. Paul graduating seniors March 6-19 Spring Reading Weeks for traditional programs* March 6-19 InMinistry on-campus intensives March 23-April 2 SemPM Break April 3 No classes–Good Friday May 22 Last day of Spring Semester May 23 Communion for graduates, families, friends May 24 Commencement May 25 Memorial Day

SUMMER 2015 June 1- August 14 Full Summer Term: Doctor of Ministry June 15-26 Doctor of Ministry on-campus intensives June 8 -July 24 Mid-Summer Term: Traditional, SemPM, and InMinistry July 6-August 14 Late-Summer term

* St. Paul traditional classes that meet once per week generally meet 14 times, 3 hours per week. Instructors are asked to use a variety of distributed learning tools to continue the course experience throughout the Reading Weeks. Traditional and SemPM classes do not meet during the Reading Weeks. WELCOME TO BETHEL SEMINARY 5

Bethel Seminary San Diego 2014-15 Academic Calendar

FALL SEMESTER 2014 August 23 New Student Orientation August 25-28 Faculty Workshop September 2 Fall Semester begins October 17-October 23 InMinistry on-campus intensives October 20-October 31 Reading Weeks November 27-28 No classes–Thanksgiving holiday December 19 Fall Semester ends

INTERIM TERM 2015 January 5 Interim Term begins January 19 No classes–Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 27 Interim Term ends

SPRING SEMESTER 2015 January 17 New Student Orientation February 2 Spring Semester begins February 23-27 Doctor of Ministry on-campus intensives March 20-25 InMinistry on-campus intensives March 23-April 2 Reading Weeks April 3 No classes–Good Friday May 22 Spring Semester ends May 30 Commencement

SUMMER 2015 June 1- August 14 Full Summer Term June 1-July 2 June Term June 8 -July 24 Mid-Summer Term July 6-August 14 Late-Summer Term August 3-7 Doctor of Ministry on-campus intensives 6 WHAT MAKES US UNIQUEWHAT MAKES US UNIQUE

The passion of Bethel Seminary is to advance the Gospel of Jesus Christ among all people in culturally sensitive ways. As a Spirit-empowered, biblically grounded community of learning, Bethel strives to develop and equip whole and holy persons to serve and lead so that churches and ministry agencies can become all they are called to be and do all they are called to do in the world for the glory of God. WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE 7

Our History Swedish pietism left its mark on the seminary. The current vision seeks to keep the Bethel University is a leader in Christian curriculum Bible-centered, to emphasize higher education. Under its banner, Bethel the building of a vibrant spiritual life, and Seminary continues as a world-class to embody a spirit of tolerance in areas of evangelical institution of theological education evangelical disagreement. At the core of the offering a variety of master of arts degrees, a program is an unwavering loyalty to the master of divinity degree, a doctor of ministry Orthodox-Reformed formulations of the degree, and several certificates. Accreditors Christian faith. Bethel’s graduates have played have praised the seminary’s approach to a significant role in advancing the worldwide developing whole and holy Christian leaders mission of the Converge Worldwide. through an emphasis on biblical/theological foundations, transformational leadership, God blessed the seminary with scholarly and spiritual and personal formation. With teachers, some of whom achieved fame in locations in St. Paul and San Diego, as well as wide circles of influence. Men of former years, a model distance learning program, Bethel such as Edgren, a philologist and biblical Seminary is breaking new ground in effective scholar, and Carl G. Lagergren, a theologian, ministry training. laid a solid foundation on which well-trained scholars of the present continue to build. Our history dates back to 1871, when founder John Alexis Edgren responded to the need Because Converge Worldwide is a small for an educated ministry among the Baptist denomination, the seminary has maintained a churches of Swedish immigrants. Except for close relationship with the churches through 1884-1888, when the seminary was located in the years. A significant portion of each St. Paul, Minnesota, and then in Stromsburg, seminarian’s education is underwritten by Nebraska, its first half century was spent tithes and offerings from the conference. The as the Swedish Department of the Divinity school is dependent on this constituency for School of the University of Chicago and support in prayers and financial assistance. its predecessor, Baptist Union Theological In turn, the seminary is committed to the Seminary. ministries of the denomination. In 1914, the churches of the Baptist General Bethel Seminary is mindful of its founder’s Conference (now Converge Worldwide) original purpose: “The instruction will be assumed full support of the seminary, moving so conducted that above all the spiritual it back to St. Paul. There it joined Bethel life may gain strength and, secondly, Academy to become Bethel Academy and that knowledge may be gained and Seminary of the Swedish Baptist General understanding developed.” Edgren amplified Conference. Accredited in 1944, the seminary this principle by stating its intended result offers theological education in accordance with in the life of the graduate: to “go forth in the the standards established by the Association of Master’s service with an increased faith and Theological Schools. a deeper insight in the Christian life, and With the offering of college degrees, the thus be the better prepared by example and institution became Bethel College & Seminary teaching to lead others.” in 1947. Following a period of rapid growth, especially in master’s programs, the school became Bethel University in 2004. 8 WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE

ADMINISTRATION ACCREDITATION Bethel University, including its seminary, is Bethel Seminary is accredited by the governed by a board of at least 20, and not Association of Theological Schools, the more than 35, trustees. A majority are elected national accrediting agency for theological by the delegates to the biennial meeting of schools in the United States and Canada. The Converge Worldwide, two are representatives seminary also is accredited by the Higher of the district executive ministers council of Learning Commission and is a member of Converge Worldwide, and additional members the North Central Association of Colleges and are appointed by the Board of Trustees Schools. subject to confirmation by the biennial meeting delegates. The president of Converge ALUMNI Worldwide is an ex-officio member with voting rights. The president of Bethel University is the Graduates of the seminary now number nearly chief executive officer of the board. The provost 5,600. Those in active service fill important for Bethel University, Deb Harless, is provost ministry roles as missionaries, pastors, for all schools of the university, including teachers, marriage and family therapists, Bethel Seminary. David Clark is vice president administrators, chaplains, denominational and dean of Bethel Seminary. Arnell Motz is servants, and directors of Christian education interim dean and executive officer of Bethel and youth ministries around the world. Seminary San Diego. Seminary alumni are members of the Bethel Alumni Association, comprising graduates Bethel Seminary operates within Bethel of all schools of Bethel University and many University, a leading institution for Christian former students who completed less than a full higher education with students from around program. This association provides significant the world enrolled in more than 100 bachelor’s support for the school. and advanced degree programs through the Seminary, College of Arts & Sciences, College of Adult & Professional Studies, and Graduate MINISTRY INVOLVEMENT School. Students are encouraged to be actively involved in church or para-church ministry ACADEMIC RIGOR AND EXCELLENCE throughout their graduate study program. Students choose ministries and churches to Qualified faculty with earned doctorates and suit their ethnic, linguistic, ecclesiastical, and pastoral or missions experience teach courses demographic preferences. at the graduate level. Full-time faculty teach in all centers to ensure academic quality and to interact with students. Educational programs, following adult learning principles, are centered on the learner, enabling students to assume responsibility for advancing their own educations. Student-faculty­ interaction is frequent and collegial. WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE 9

Our Mission, Vision, and Values As a result, the culture and spiritual climate of Bethel Seminary is evolving on each of MISSION our campuses to create intentional people of mission to accomplish our vision. Bethel is Boldly informed and motivated by the becoming a place where people increasingly Christian faith, Bethel University educates understand the truth of the Gospel, grasp and energizes men and women for excellence the contexts of diverse cultures, grow in leadership, scholarship, and service. toward personal holiness and wholeness, We prepare graduates to serve in strategic and gain the skill and passion to lead people capacities to renew minds, live out biblical to transforming encounters with the Lord. truth, transform culture, and advance the We are deeply committed to the mission Gospel. Christ entrusted to His church as expressed in the Great Commandment and the Great VISION Commission. The passion of Bethel Seminary is to advance the Gospel of Jesus Christ among all people VALUES in culturally sensitive ways. As a Spirit- We are Christ-followers – orthodox, empowered, biblically grounded community of conversionist, and evangelical; rooted in the learning, Bethel strives to develop and equip authority of Scripture. whole and holy persons to serve and lead so that churches and ministry agencies can We are character-builders – concerned become all they are called to be and do all they with personal and spiritual formation and are called to do in the world for the glory of therefore committed to the development of God. whole and holy persons. The first sentence of this vision ties Bethel We are truth-seekers – recognizing that Seminary’s purpose to the mission that all truth has its source in God as revealed Jesus entrusted to His church in the Great in creation and Scripture and personified in Commission. Therefore, what matters to local Christ. churches and ministry agencies matters to We are learners – committed to academic Bethel Seminary. We believe that effective excellence within a community characterized ministry demands solid biblical grounding, by teaching, scholarship, and service. the highest qualities of character and integrity, and significant leadership skills. We are reconcilers – honoring the worth and dignity of people from all races and While Bethel has effectively educated to purposely seeking to create a community that ensure biblical grounding, we continue to reflects the diversity of the Body of Christ. improve in character formation and leadership skills. Thus, we have refocused the energies of We are salt and light – relating to the Bethel’s faculty and administration, renewing world and society in culturally relevant our purpose to educate students in a holistic ways while being informed by our pietistic way for transformative leadership in God’s denominational heritage and characterized by church. an irenic spirit. We are world-changers – driven to prepare graduates who will shape and change the world through exemplary leadership in the church and throughout society. 10 WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE

Our Campuses needs leaders who possess theological wisdom, personal and spiritual wholeness, and Students can attend Bethel Seminary in leadership skills. several locations: • The St. Paul campus, our only residential Our Options for Study campus, is our largest, occupying 245 wooded acres, including a spring-fed lake. Recognizing that today’s students have • In San Diego, an expansion that included different academic needs and are at different a new 380-seat auditorium, additional stages in their lives, Bethel Seminary offers classrooms, offices, and a larger student a variety of options for study. Many classes center was completed in 2012. are held on weekday afternoons and evenings • Our InMinistry degree programs, designed to accommodate working professionals and for students who are actively involved in persons in vocational ministry. In St. Paul, ministry and can’t relocate to seminary, students living in the area can choose the traditional, residential option. InMinistry combine distance learning with intensive, makes several master’s programs and on-campus classes. the Doctor of Ministry degree available electronically to individuals who are already Our Three Centers of Emphasis established in ministry and can spend To fulfill the vision of Bethel Seminary, we only limited time on campus. SemPM is a structure our educational resources around structured evening modular program offered three centers of emphasis, each charged with in St. Paul. Town and Country Ministry implementing part of the vision statement. focuses on ministry in small towns and rural Our three centers of emphasis are: areas. • The Center for Biblical and Theological Foundations, with focus Our Specialized Studies on areas including the Old and New Testaments, Historical Studies, and JERUSALEM UNIVERSITY COLLEGE Theological Studies Bethel Seminary provides an outstanding • The Center for Spiritual and Personal opportunity both to study the Bible in the land Formation, with emphasis on pastoral of the Bible, as well as to study language, social care along with marriage and family studies and political culture, religions, and historical and mental health counseling. relationships in the Near East. Bethel • The Center for Transformational Seminary is a member of the Consortium of Leadership, offering children’s and family Associated Schools, along with some 85 other ministry, community ministry, discipleship accredited institutions of higher learning from in community, global evangelization and around the world, which is based at Jerusalem contextual ministry, ministry leadership, University College on Mount Zion. and preaching and communication Jerusalem University College (JUC) is also In this way, we address the traditional an independent graduate degree-granting fragmentation of learning experiences that institution of higher education in Israel. often plagues theological education. Instead, Courses are taught by Israelis and Palestinians we ensure integrated learning, providing as well as expatriates who have lived in the a holistic educational experience for each land for some time. Among the faculty of student. We believe the 21st century church JUC are those who are also on the faculties of Hebrew University, Tel Aviv University, Bethlehem University, and Bar-Ilan University. WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE 11

Bethel students can study at JUC for a Our Strategic Alliances semester as part of their Bethel program or While Bethel Seminary’s primary strategic take advantage of one or two short-term field- partnership is with Converge Worldwide, based courses. it also works closely with more than 50 For more information, contact Bethel’s JUC denominations represented by our student representative Paul Ferris (651.638.6175) or body. In addition, we have strategic JUC, 4249 E. State St., Suite 203, Rockford, IL partnerships with a number of denominations, 61108 (800.891.9408). Students should consult Christian organizations, and churches. Consult the Bethel representative and registrar prior to the Office of the Registrar for more details on enrolling. the following: • The Minnesota-Wisconsin Baptist CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION Convention of the Southern Baptist Church Summer or semester programs in Clinical has established a scholarship program Pastoral Education (CPE) approved by the with Bethel Seminary St. Paul to provide Association for Clinical Pastoral Education theological education to future church are available for academic credit. Students leaders in Minnesota and Wisconsin. As may receive transfer credit for CPE units part of this program, two courses, Baptist completed before entering Bethel Seminary Distinctives and Southern Baptist History, if the units were taken at an accredited are offered at Bethel Seminary St. Paul CPE site and the student provides written for Southern Baptist students and other documentation of successful completion. interested students. • Bethel Seminary San Diego partners with the local Presbytery of the Presbyterian LIFETIME EDUCATION PROGRAM Church USA and the Diocese of Western Bethel Seminary graduates who enrolled after Anglicans to offer specific courses for July 1, 1982, and who complete a master’s students wishing to meet the educational degree with at least 51 semester credits or a requirements leading to ordination in these doctor of ministry degree, may audit regularly denominations. offered courses within the delivery system • Bethel Seminary offers credit for courses in which they took their degree for a fee of taught by the staff of Young Life and $25 per credit. Participants in the program Campus Crusade. are encouraged to contact the professor to • Bethel Seminary partners with the Master's clarify expectations for auditors. Courses and Institute to prepare leaders in the Lutheran seminars taken under this program are not renewal movement. See the Seminary given credit toward a degree, and a maximum Admissions Office for more information. of five courses per year may be taken. Other conditions apply as well. The program is offered at both of Bethel Seminary’s locations. 12 OUR FAITH

As people created in the image of the covenant-keeping God, we covenant together to discover the mind of Christ and to become like Christ. We pursue this mission as people called by Jesus to live holy lives, according to the values, expectations, and goals of the kingdom of God. OUR FAITH 13

Affirmation of Our Faith

1. The Word of God. We believe that the 7. The Church. We believe in the universal Bible is the Word of God, fully inspired and church, a living spiritual body of which without error in the original manuscripts, Christ is the head and all regenerated written under the inspiration of the Holy persons are members. We believe in the Spirit, and that it has supreme authority in local church, consisting of a company of all matters of faith and conduct. believers in Jesus Christ, baptized on a 2. The Trinity. We believe that there is one credible profession of faith, and associated living and true God, eternally existing in for worship, work, and fellowship. three persons, that these are equal in every We believe that God has laid upon the divine perfection, and that they execute members of the local church the primary distinct but harmonious offices in the work task of giving the Gospel of Jesus Christ to of creation, providence, and redemption. a lost world. 3. God the Father. We believe in God the 8. Christian Conduct. We believe that Father, an infinite personal spirit, perfect Christians should live for the glory of in holiness, wisdom, power, and love. God and the well-being of others; that We believe that He concerns Himself their conduct should be blameless before mercifully in the affairs of each person, the world; that they should be faithful that He hears and answers prayer, and that stewards of their possessions; and that He saves from sin and death all who come they should seek to realize for themselves to Him through Jesus Christ. and others the full stature of maturity in Christ. 4. Jesus Christ. We believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only begotten Son, conceived by 9. The Ordinances. We believe that the the Holy Spirit. We believe in His virgin Lord Jesus Christ has committed two birth, sinless life, miracles, and teachings. ordinances to the local church: baptism We believe in His substitutionary atoning and the Lord’s Supper. We believe that death, bodily resurrection, ascension into Christian baptism is the immersion of heaven, perpetual intercession for His a believer in water into the name of the people, and personal visible return to triune God. We believe that the Lord’s earth. Supper was instituted by Christ for commemoration of His death. We believe 5. The Holy Spirit. We believe in the that these two ordinances should be Holy Spirit who came forth from the observed and administered until the return Father and Son to convict the world of of the Lord Jesus Christ. sin, righteousness, and judgment, and to regenerate, sanctify, and empower all who 10. Religious Liberty. We believe that believe in Jesus Christ. We believe that every human being has direct relations the Holy Spirit indwells every believer in with God and is responsible to God alone Christ, and that He is an abiding helper, in all matters of faith; that each church teacher, and guide. is independent and must be free from interference by any ecclesiastical or 6. Regeneration. We believe that all political authority; that therefore, Church people are sinners by nature and by choice and State must be kept separate as having and are, therefore, under condemnation. different functions, each fulfilling its duties We believe that those who repent of their free from dictation or patronage of the sins and trust in Jesus Christ as Savior are other. regenerated by the Holy Spirit. 14 OUR FAITH

11. Church Cooperation. We believe Doctrinal Position that local churches can best promote Theological studies at Bethel are set within the cause of Jesus Christ by cooperating the framework of historic evangelical theology, with one another in a denominational such as the reliability of the Scriptures as organization. Such an organization, the authority for Christian living and church whether a regional or district conference, order; the depravity of humanity, making exists and functions by the will of the divine redemption necessary through personal churches. Cooperation in a conference is regeneration; the virgin-born Christ as the voluntary and may be terminated at any incarnate Redeemer; the vicariously atoning time. Churches may likewise cooperate death of Jesus Christ; the historicity of the with interdenominational fellowships on resurrection; and the certainty of the return of a voluntary basis. Christ. While faculty at Bethel are encouraged 12. The Last Things. We believe in to share their personal convictions when teaching essentials of the Christian faith, the personal and visible return of the we maintain broad tolerance for divergent Lord Jesus Christ to earth and the views in theological interpretation. We establishment of His kingdom. We believe combine the continuing foundational truths in the resurrection of the body, the final of evangelicalism with the best insights of judgment, the eternal felicity of the contemporary thought. While preserving righteous, and the endless suffering of our own distinctive theology, there is healthy the wicked. interaction of faculty and students with the larger ecumenical world of theological discussion. OUR FAITH 15

Spiritual Life All aspects of life at Bethel Seminary are intended to be part of the student’s ongoing Individuals who are called into Christian growth in God, including academic study and ministries are called to pursue their own a life of prayer and service. The call to be a growth continuously in a godly life so that student is a serious Christian commitment, their ongoing study, prayer, and experience not less spiritual than aspects considered to be contribute to their ministry to others. Each devotional. It is expected that students enter student must examine his or her own ways of into all aspects of life at Bethel as “unto God.” providing for this growth. We expect students to participate in corporate and individual, There are a variety of community worship inward and outward, Christian disciplines opportunities available to students at each of and service. Their choices will vary depending our campuses. Please refer to the individual on individual maturity in Christ, the call of campus sections for details. God in their lives, their church fellowship, and expectations of the seminary for the development of ministering persons. Men and Women Reflecting on these goals as well as goals of Bethel Seminary affirms that both women and their own, students should plan, semester men are created in the image of God, that they by semester, how they will attend to these are equal recipients of the redemptive grace priorities and seek to be accountable for their of God, and that the Spirit of God is conferred intentions. Many opportunities are available to upon them alike. Scripture makes no students for spiritual formation, although not restrictions of gender regarding recipients of all of these are offered on all campuses: spiritual gifts. Because women and men both sense a divine calling to professional ministry, • Classes all academic programs at Bethel Seminary • Community Life Gatherings with an are open to anyone who meets our academic, emphasis on becoming a whole and holy moral, and spiritual requirements. community • Chapel programs with emphases on praise and scriptural challenge Multiculturalism • Retreats for the whole seminary community, Bethel does not discriminate against any for couples, and for singles worthy student on the basis of age, gender, • Prayer groups race, color, ethnic or national origin, or • Days of prayer physical disability. Bethel values diversity • Women’s organizations in its student body and strives to create an • Periodic seminars on caring, time and stress environment that welcomes all students, management, and finances uniting them around a common allegiance to • Personal one-day retreats Jesus Christ. Students become equipped with • Small special interest groups the theological knowledge and ministry skills • Appointments with special visitors to to address the kingdom concerns of personal campus salvation, racial reconciliation, and social justice. 16 OUR FAITH

Becoming Whole and Living a Biblical Lifestyle Holy Persons: A Covenant The Bible frequently speaks about a holy for Life Together at Bethel lifestyle. Such passages are found throughout the Old and New Testaments.4 The Bible Bethel University is an educational community describes character qualities and actions that committed to integrating evangelical Christian should be present in the lives of believers. faith with learning and life. As people created These include prayer, evangelism, kindness, in the image of the covenant-keeping God, humility, compassion, forgiveness, hospitality, we covenant together to discover the mind personal integrity, generosity to the poor, of Christ and to become like Christ. We care for the oppressed, study of God’s Word, pursue this mission as people called by Jesus accountability to one another, recognition of to live holy lives, according to the values, the rights of others, commitment to justice, expectations, and goals of the kingdom of God. regular gathering for worship, and living in A crucial part of our mission is to develop harmony. whole and holy persons who will go into the world to serve others. The Bible also identifies character qualities and actions that should not be present in the To be whole and holy means to be dedicated lives of believers, such as destructive anger, to God with purity of thought and action. It malice, rage, sexual immorality, impurity, lust, means that we are to serve God using the gifts evil desires, greed, idolatry, slander, profanity, and abilities that we have been given. Our lying, homosexual behavior, drunkenness, community has a special calling to discover, thievery, and dishonesty.5 teach, learn, and live what is true. We strive to understand the world in light of the life, Special Expectations for the Bethel death, and resurrection of Christ. This gives us Community a distinctive worldview, educational mission, Because of Bethel’s commitment to Christ, our and calling. unique calling as an educational community Our calling includes a commitment to nurture and our understanding of what it means to one another. We strive to elevate kingdom live in today’s world, we want to state clearly values over personal agendas. We attempt to some of Bethel’s rules and expectations. These measure every decision and priority in terms are based on: of our loving submission to the lordship of • Our understanding of the Bible and its Christ and our commitment to one another. importance; Christ’s power within us and a clear sense of • Our desire to promote wellness and health our calling give us a joyful freedom to do God’s in all areas: social, emotional, mental, will. physical, and spiritual; Jesus taught us that right motives and loving • Our theological and cultural heritage; and relationships are at the core of whole and holy • Our understanding of our mission and living. His two greatest commands are to love calling. God with all of our heart, soul, and mind, and to love our neighbors as ourselves.1 These We recognize that not all devout Christians connect serving God and serving others. In share these rules and expectations. However, grace, Scripture also gives us specific rules to certain issues are important for our guide us in living. Jesus taught that keeping educational missions and our life together these rules is an expression of love for God.2 at Bethel. They are designed to facilitate The Bible condemns legalistic rule-keeping. our growth, development, and learning as a It emphasizes loving relationships and pure community. motives in living out these rules.3 OUR FAITH 17

We view learning and the pursuit of We view sexuality as one of God’s good truth as a special calling. gifts.10 • We commit ourselves to integrity, • We believe that sexual intercourse and other excellence, consideration of different forms of intensely interpersonal sexual points of view, and collegiality in all of our activity are reserved for monogamous, academic work. heterosexual marriage. We recognize that • We will not tolerate plagiarism and other sexual purity involves right motives as well forms of academic dishonesty.6 as right behaviors. • We prohibit the possession and use of We believe that life is sacred and pornographic material. In addition, we people have worth because they are condemn sexually exploitive or abusive created in God’s image.7 behavior and sexual harassment in any • We will value human life in all its diversity form. and fullness, recognizing that women and We value the wise stewardship of men of all races, ages, and ability levels resources.11 reflect the creative genius of our Maker. • We view racism and sexism as sinful and • We believe all human and natural resources reflective of some of the most harmful are a trust from God. We value work, aspects of our culture. We will abstain from creative expression, and wise use of time, discrimination based on race, ethnicity, ability, and money. We believe in wise use gender, age, and disability. We will also of natural resources. We will use them to do abstain from gossip, deliberate divisiveness, God’s work and to benefit God’s creation. and malicious humor. • We prohibit gambling and vandalism. In addition we reject materialism and harmful We believe that our relationships exploitation of natural resources. should reflect our connections in the body of Christ.8 We believe that maturity calls for us to exercise discretion in our behaviors. • We affirm mutual respect and promise keeping in relationships among students, • We believe that God is honored by careful colleagues, teachers and learners, spouses, thinking and joyful use of our creativity and friends. and imagination. While the media and the • We grieve the hurt and destructiveness arts can be valuable forms of recreation, of broken relationships, especially those our commitment to learning calls us to see involving divorce and abuse. We will strive them as empowering and liberating ways to to be a community where healing occurs. understand truth and beauty. • We believe that certain forms of leisure, We believe our minds and bodies entertainment, and recreation are not should be used in God-honoring ways.9 congruent with holy living. We will make • We will promote the health of our bodies, choices that are consistent with our pursuit minds, and emotions. of holiness in activities such as theater, • We will abstain from illicit or non- dance, and music, or in the use of media and medical use of drugs, narcotics, and other technology such as film, television, radio, substances. We will also abstain from use or and computers. possession of tobacco in any form. 18 OUR FAITH

At times we will need to follow the biblical prohibited from using alcohol in moderation mandate to sacrifice our individual liberty for when away from campus and not engaged in the good of the community.12 When differences official Bethel University activities. Further, arise, we will choose the course that demands employees are expected not to drink alcohol greater personal restraint and self-discipline. in the presence of Bethel students. Because of We will strive to resolve those differences in a the special community nature of the College gracious and just manner. of Arts & Sciences and the ages of the majority of its students, students in the College of Conclusions about Community Life Arts & Sciences will abstain from the use Community life at Bethel should be marked or possession of alcoholic beverages during by mutual encouragement, sensitivity, and the school year or while participating in any consideration for others. This is particularly Bethel-sponsored activity.13 important when dealing with our differences. Living out the call to whole and holy living One of the special values of this community is challenging. No one does it perfectly. is the opportunity to learn from one another, Community members who struggle to follow including those within other Christian faith Bethel’s lifestyle expectations and who would traditions. We celebrate our diversity as well like help in living within them are as what we hold in common. encouraged to talk with appropriate Bethel Within committed Christian communities personnel to seek help in changing. there are diverse views regarding the use As a community we recognize that worship, of alcohol. Some choose a testimony of fellowship, spiritual nurture, and Christian abstinence for a variety of legitimate and service are all essential to our growth honorable reasons while others believe they in holiness. As members of the Bethel can use alcohol occasionally and moderately community, we are expected to participate without harm to body, spirit, or relationships in these types of activities regularly. Chapel with others. As a community that honors stands out among these opportunities because Holy Spirit-led diversity among Christians, it is a unifying spiritual experience for our Bethel University employees and students in Christian campus. All students, faculty the Seminary, Graduate School, and College members, and administrative leaders are of Adult & Professional Studies are not OUR FAITH 19

expected to attend chapel regularly. Chapel is Because of its crucial role in influencing a learning experience that is enriched by the the ethos of the school, this statement of diversity of background and worship styles expectations is subject to change only by within the community. action of the Board of Trustees. The board holds these standards to be binding for all As we join the Bethel community, we accept who voluntarily choose to become a part of the these responsibilities and conditions of Bethel community. membership. We agree to live according to this document and other stated expectations 1. Matthew 22:37-40. as they are applied to us in the student and 2. John 14:15, 21. employee handbooks. If we find ourselves 3. Micah 6:8, Matthew 23:23-24. unable to honor these commitments, 4. Examples of such passages are: Exodus 20; withdrawal may be in order. We recognize Proverbs 6:16-19; Matthew 5-7; Galatians 5:13-25; Ephesians 4:22-5:21; Colossians 3:1-17. that we have an obligation to hold each other 5. Colossians 3:5-8; I Corinthians 6:9-10. Employees accountable to biblical standards and to the and students will not practice, advocate, or affirm commitments we have made. Appropriate these and other biblically proscribed behaviors. action will be taken to teach, influence, 6. Exodus 20:15; Romans 13:9; I Corinthians 13:5-6; discipline, or even dismiss those who I Peter 1:22. disregard these community expectations. We 7. Genesis 1:27; Ephesians 4:1-7, 15-16; James 2:1-13. will strive to have all disciplinary procedures 8. Romans 12:3-21; I Corinthians 12:12-31; Ephesians 4. characterized by Christian love and a 9. Romans 12:1-2; I Corinthians 6:14-15; I Timothy 4:8. redemptive spirit. 10. Genesis 1:27-28, 2:24-25; Exodus 20:14; Song of Songs; Matthew 5:27-30; I Corinthians 6:15-20, 7:3-5. As we celebrate this covenant calling to whole 11. Genesis 1:28-31. and holy living, we encourage and challenge 12. Romans 14:1-23; I Corinthians 6:12, 10:23-24. each other with these three verses.14 13. Ephesians 5:18. 14. Colossians 3:15-17. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. 20 OUR FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION

The faculty of Bethel Seminary are dedicated to educating men and women for church vocations. Despite their geographic separation, faculty and administration in St. Paul and San Diego have frequent real-time dialogue and share faculty retreats to enhance their closeness. We believe that faculty are constantly teaching and learning. They participate in life together as scholars and practitioners who engage students in the transformational education process—not­ only in the classroom, but also as a way of life. OUR FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION 21 FACULTY

JEANNINE K. BROWN PAUL FERRIS JR. 2000 – 1998 – Professor of New Testament Professor of Hebrew Bible Bethel Seminary, San Diego and Bethel Seminary St. Paul St. Paul

B.A., University of ­Wisconsin- B.A., Pillsbury College; M.A., Eau Claire; M.Div., Bethel Trinity Evangelical Divinity Theological Seminary; Ph.D., School; M.Div., Trinity Luther Seminary Evangelical Divinity School; Ph.D., Dropsie College for Hebrew Brown has taught for 19 years and Cognate Learning at Bethel Seminary. Her books include Disciples in Narrative Ferris served as president of Perspective; Scripture as Prairie Graduate School in Communication: Introducing Calgary and Prairie Bible College Biblical Hermeneutics, Becoming in Three Hills, Alberta. He was Whole and Holy, and Matthew professor of Hebrew Bible and (Teach the Text Commentary). She pastoral theology at Columbia has also contributed to a number International University of volumes of essays, as well as Seminary & School of Ministry, written articles for New Testament S.C.; instructor at Moody Bible Studies; Word and World; Catholic Institute, Ill.; and visiting Biblical Quarterly; Journal of professor, Trinity Evangelical Biblical Literature; Journal Divinity School, Ill., Jerusalem of Psychology and Theology; University College, Israel and and Journal of Psychology and Emmanuel University, Romania. Christianity. She is associate He brings to the classroom editor for the second edition of experience in the pastorate, as The Dictionary of Jesus and the well as church-planting, hospital Gospels. Brown is a member of the chaplaincy, board governance, Committee on Bible Translation and a variety of cross-cultural for the NIV. She teaches in local experiences. He has written The and regional church contexts on Genre of Communal Lament in subjects of biblical interpretation the Bible and the Ancient Near and the New Testament. East, two commentaries on Lamentations for Zondervan, as well as many signed articles in the Wycliffe Bible Encyclopedia, the Anchor Bible Dictionary, and IVP’s Dictionary of the Old Testament, and has contributed articles to other reference works, journals, and periodicals. 22 OUR FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION

DAN GURTNER DAVID M. HOWARD JR. JUSTIN IRVING 2005 – 2000 – 2003 – Associate Professor Professor of Old Testament Director of Doctor of Ministry; of New Testament Bethel Seminary St. Paul Professor of ­Ministry Bethel Seminary St. Paul Leadership Bethel Seminary St. Paul

B.A., Grove City College; M.Div., B.S., Geneva College; M.A., B.A., Northwestern College; Gordon-Conwell Theological Wheaton College; A.M., M.Div., Bethel Seminary; Ph.D., Seminary; Th.M., Trinity University of Michigan; Ph.D., Regent University Evangelical Divinity School; University of Michigan Ph.D., University of Fueled by a passion to invest in St. Andrews; Post-doctoral Howard, the son of missionary emerging ministry leaders, Irving research, Tyndale House, parents, lived in Costa Rica and has served at Bethel Seminary Cambridge Colombia from 1953 to 1967. He since 2000 in a variety of faculty taught at Bethel Seminary from and administrative roles. In Gurtner came to Bethel Seminary 1982 to 1990 before joining the addition to his work with Bethel after a year of post-doctoral Old Testament faculty at Trinity Seminary, Irving has served as research at Tyndale House in Evangelical Divinity School for a worship leader and a pastor Cambridge, England. He is author/ seven years. He then taught at of leadership development and editor of seven books pertaining New Orleans Baptist Theological outreach in the local church, to the Gospels and the language Seminary for three years. Howard chaplain at a homeless shelter and literature of Second Temple is a member of the Evangelical in Minneapolis, and adjunct Judaism. He has also written more Theological Society (ETS), the instructor of Bible at University of than 60 articles and reviews in Society of Biblical Literature, Northwestern in St. Paul. Irving’s 15 academic journals, in addition and the Institute for Biblical research and writing interests to background commentaries Research. He served as book include a focus on self-sacrificial on seven New Testament books. review editor (Old Testament) of leadership, metanarrative He is a member of Studiorum the Journal of the Evangelical and leadership effectiveness, Novi Testamenti Societas and Theological Society from 1994 to antecedents in leadership co-chair of the Society for Biblical 2003 and served as president of development, team leadership Literature’s Gospel of Matthew the ETS in 2003. He has had six in the global context, and the section. After his seminary studies, books published and numerous relationship between servant Gurtner served as a pastor for two journal articles, book chapters, leadership and the effectiveness of years near his native Pittsburgh and essays. Since 1998 he has teams in diverse ethno-linguistic before returning to academics. taught semi-annually as visiting communities. Irving has a passion He is an ordained minister in professor at the Emmanuel for developing leaders to serve Converge Worldwide (BGC) and University of Oradea in Oradea, missional communities effectively serves as an elder in his home Romania, and more recently at for the glory of God. church. schools in Southeast Asia. OUR FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION 23

DENISE MUIR KJESBO BEN KOCK-HONG LIM MARK W. MCCLOSKEY 2000 – 2002 – 1998 – Professor of Children’s and Professor of Marital and Professor of Ministry Family Ministry; Lead Faculty, Family Therapy Leadership; Lead Children’s and Family Ministry Bethel Seminary San Diego Faculty, Master of Arts in Bethel Seminary St. Paul Transformational Leadership Bethel Seminary St. Paul

B.A., Bethel College; M.Div., B. Agri Sci., University of Malaya, B.A., Miami of Ohio; M.Div., North American Baptist Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; M.A., Bethel Theological Seminary; Seminary; Ph.D., Fuller Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of South Florida Trinity Evangelical Divinity Ph.D., Texas Tech University School A staff member with Campus Lim was born in Malaysia where Crusade for Christ for 24 years, Kjesbo joined Bethel after serving he worked for six years with McCloskey served in a variety of 13 years as associate professor of the Malaysian Department of leadership capacities, including educational ministries at North Agriculture before moving to campus director at the University American Baptist Seminary in Singapore to study theology. of North Dakota, area director Sioux Falls, S.D. Her background An ordained minister, Lim has for the Upper Midwest, director includes adjunct teaching at pastored churches in Malaysia, of human resources, director of North American Baptist College in Singapore, and the United States strategic planning, director of Edmonton, Alberta, and at Regent for more than 20 years. He is international student outreach, College in Vancouver, British a licensed marriage and family and national director for Columbia. She partnered with therapist in Texas and California leadership development. He is a her husband Allen in planting a and an approved supervisor of the consultant and workshop leader new church in Sioux Falls. Kjesbo American Association for Marriage in the areas of strategic planning, has been involved in children’s and Family Therapy. Lim has a leadership development, and and family ministry, from small private practice with LifeSpring team building. McCloskey is the church plants to large established Center, a non-profit organization author of Tell It Often, Tell It churches. She has been a focusing on training and mission. Well, a textbook on evangelism. workshop presenter for two Lim is also committed to equipping curriculum publishing companies, marital and family therapists in the traveling throughout the United Pacific Rim. His research interests States and Canada to train and include multicultural issues in equip those serving in children’s therapy and in the personal- and family ministry. Kjesbo is spiritual formation of therapists the co-author of Women in the and pastors. Church: A Biblical Theology of Women in Ministry, and author of numerous magazine and journal articles. 24 OUR FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION

DAVID S. NAH G. KEITH OLSON SANDRA OSLUND 2006 – 1997 – 2003 – Associate Professor of Professor of Marital and Family Director, Seminary Library Theology Therapy and Administrator of Bethel Seminary St. Paul Bethel Seminary St. Paul San Diego Marital and Family Therapy Program Bethel Seminary San Diego

B.A., Northwestern University; B.A., San Diego State University; B.A., Crown College; M.A.C.E., M.Div., Alliance Theological Ph.D., University of Arizona Bethel Seminary; M.L.I.S., Seminary; Th.M., Princeton Dominican University Theological Seminary; Ph.D., A licensed marriage and family Claremont Graduate University­ therapist, Olson opened his own Oslund has worked in the Bethel private therapy center, Family Seminary library since her days as Nah was born in Korea and moved Consultation Service, in 1971. He a seminary student. As director of to the United States at the age of has served as adjunct faculty at the St. Paul seminary library, 10. He has served in pastorates for Bethel Seminary San Diego and she collaborates with teaching more than 20 years, with a special Point Loma Nazarene University. faculty and leads the library love for second-generation Korean Olson has published numerous staff in fulfilling the seminary’s congregations. He is interested in magazine and journal articles educational mission. She also developing a second-generation as well as several books about supervises library personnel and Asian-American theology. His adolescence, including his Gold works with library staff from professional memberships Medallion-winning Counseling Bethel Seminary San Diego include the American Academy Teenagers. In addition to his to facilitate discussion of of Religion, the Society of Biblical clinical practice, administration, transregional issues. Oslund Literature, and the Evangelical and teaching at Bethel, Olson has participates in numerous Theological Society. He is the hosted his own radio talk show, professional library associations. author of Christian Theology and Living Well, on KPRZ. He is a Religious Pluralism. His areas of clinical member and approved research are in Korean theology, supervisor of AAMFT, a clinical contextualization in theological member and certified supervisor education, and global theology. of CAMFT, a clinical member of AACC, and a lifetime member and San Diego chapter coordinator of CAPS. His strongest professional passion is doing integration between Christian theology and spirituality, and clinical theory and practice. OUR FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION 25

KYLE ROBERTS ANDREW ROWELL GLEN G. SCORGIE 2005 – 2013 – 1996 – Associate Professor of Instructor in Ministry Professor of Theology Theology; Lead Faculty for the Leadership Bethel Seminary San Diego Master of Arts in Bethel Seminary St. Paul Christian Thought Bethel Seminary St. Paul

B.A., Wheaton College; M.Div., B.A., Taylor University; M.Div., B.Th., Canadian Bible College; Midwestern Baptist Theological Regent College; Th.D. (in M.A., Wheaton Graduate School; Seminary; Ph.D., Trinity progress), Duke Divinity School M.C.S., Regent College; Ph.D., Evangelical Divinity School University of St. Andrews Prior to coming to Bethel Roberts came to Bethel from Seminary, Rowell did his doctoral Scorgie, a Canadian, joined Trinity Evangelical Divinity work at Duke Divinity School at Bethel’s faculty after serving School in Chicago, where in 2006 Duke University, taught Christian as academic vice-president he completed his dissertation educational ministries at Taylor of North American Baptist on Søren Kierkegaard’s University for two years, and College in Edmonton, Alberta. understanding of the role of served in pastoral ministry for He is a past president of the Scripture in the development six years in Vancouver, British Canadian Evangelical Theological of authentic selfhood. He has Columbia, Canada. He defended Association. His writings include contributed several chapters his dissertation on Karl Barth’s A Call for Continuity: The on Kierkegaard, the Bible, and theology of the church in the Theological Contribution of James modern theology in the series summer of 2014. Rowell has Orr; (co-editor) The Challenge of Kierkegaard Research: Sources, published articles on Karl Barth, Bible Translation; The Journey Reception, and Resources, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Lesslie Back to Eden: Restoring the published by the Søren Newbigin, and John Howard Creator’s Design for Women and Kierkegaard Research Center, Yoder and has presented at the Men; A Little Guide to Christian University of Copenhagen. He Gospel in Our Culture Network Spirituality; and (general also has published essays on Forum in Missional Hermeneutics editor) Dictionary of Christian eschatology, existentialism, and at the Society of Biblical Spirituality. His research interests Pietism. He is completing his Literature annual meeting, include gender, ecology, spiritual first book,Emerging Prophet: the Academy for Evangelism theology, and Christianity’s Kierkegaard and the Postmodern in Theological Education, global mission. He has lectured People of God (Cascade), and and the American Society of in such places as the Philippines, contributes regularly to Cultivare, Missiology. Rowell’s writing Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Hong a theology and culture blog hosted and teaching interests include Kong, and the People’s Republic of on Patheos. He presents regularly theological reflection on church China. He assists in the ministries at conferences, including the planting, church consulting, of a Chinese church in San Diego. American Academy of Religion megachurches, trends in and the International Kierkegaard theological education, leadership Society. literature, the quantitative study of congregations in sociology, university ministry, and models of practical theology. 26 OUR FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION

MARK L. STRAUSS TINA R. WATSON WIENS 1993 – 2013 – University Professor of Assistant Professor of New Testament Marriage and Family Studies Bethel Seminary San Diego Bethel Seminary St. Paul

B.A., Westmont College; M.Div., B.S., Northwestern College; Talbot School of Theology;­ Th.M., M.A., Bethel Seminary; Ph.D., (in Talbot School of Theology; Ph.D., progress) University of Minnesota University of Aberdeen Wiens is a licensed marriage and Strauss has taught at Bethel since family therapist in Minnesota and 1993. His writings include How to a clinical member and approved Read the Bible in Changing Times supervisor of AAMFT. She has (2011); The Gospel of Mark in The taught in the department of Expositor’s Bible Commentary Marriage and Family Studies at (2010); Four Portraits, One Jesus: Bethel Seminary as an adjunct A Survey of Jesus and the Gospels faculty member since 2004 (2007); “Luke” in the Illustrated and became a resident faculty Bible Background Commentary member in 2013. Her clinical and (2002); and The Davidic Messiah research interests include the in Luke-Acts (Sheffield Press, integration of faith and science, 1996). He serves as vice-chair social justice and human rights, of the NIV Committee on Bible culture and diversity, military Translation and as an associate families, trauma, spiritual and editor for the NIV Study Bible. His personal formation, forgiveness, professional associations include and virtues. She is currently the Evangelical Theological completing her Ph.D. in Family Society, the Institute for Biblical Social Science and Marriage and Research, and the Society of Family Therapy at the University Biblical Literature. He is a of Minnesota. frequent speaker at San Diego area churches and has served in several interim pastorates. OUR FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION 27 ADMINISTRATION

JAMES (JAY) H. BARNES III DAVID CLARK H. ARNELL MOTZ 2008 – 2013 – 2008 – President Vice President and Dean, Acting Dean and Bethel University Bethel Seminary Executive Officer Bethel Seminary San Diego

B.S., Wheaton College; B.A., Houghton College; M.A., B.A., Biola University; M.A., University of Connecticut; Trinity Evangelical Divinity M.Div, Talbot Seminary; Ed.D., Loyola University of School; Ph.D., Northwestern D.Min, Westminster Chicago University Seminary California; Ph.D. A.B.D., Biola University Barnes has been a leader in Clark joined Bethel Seminary in Christian higher education for 1988 after teaching philosophy A native Canadian, Motz’s more than 30 years. He became and theology for 10 years at career has been in missions and president of Bethel University in Toccoa Falls College in Georgia. church ministry. He served 12 2008. Prior to that, he served for He taught full time at Bethel years with OC International, 13 years as executive vice president in theology and the Christian which included being executive and provost of the College of Arts Thought program until 2004 and director of Outreach Canada; & Sciences, College of Adult & then served as lead pastor of Faith 15 years with Soudan Interior Professional Studies, and Graduate Covenant Church in Burnsville, Mission (SIM), which included School at Bethel University. Minn. He was named the first service in Ethiopia and Bolivia; Before his tenure at Bethel, Barnes provost of all Bethel University and as executive director of was active in the area of student schools in 2009, and has led SIM Canada with missionaries development, serving as dean for Bethel Seminary as vice president in over 40 countries. He has student development and then vice and dean since 2013. The author served as president of Canadian president for student development of several books on apologetics, Baptist Seminary in the ACTS for 15 years at Messiah College in Clark most recently published consortium at Trinity Western Pennsylvania. He was a residence To Know and Love God: Method University. He also has served as director at Wheaton College for for Theology. He also has written adjunct professor of preaching four years, and served as teacher, numerous essays and articles for at ACTS, Tyndale Seminary vice principal, and then principal a wide variety of scholarly and (Toronto), and the Evangelical at Black Forest Academy in popular magazines. Theological College (Addis Kandern, Germany, in the 1970s. Ababa). Since coming to Bethel Barnes holds certificates from the Seminary San Diego, he has led Harvard University Institute for the Global & Contextual Studies Educational Management and program and the preaching the Indiana University Center program. He became acting dean on Philanthropy and is an active and executive officer at Bethel member of numerous educational Seminary San Diego in 2014. associations, including serving as past president and vice president His writings have included of the Association for Christians in Reclaiming a Nation, a research Student Development. book on the Canadian church, and Preaching for Life Change, a culturally adaptive approach to preparing sermons in non- Western settings. Motz also serves as chair for the San Diego region of the Evangelical Missiological Society. 28 OUR FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION

Faculty Associates Kenneth Cochrum Alan Johnson, B.A., M.A., Th.M. Doctor of Ministry Program Theology and Adjuncts Orlando, FL St. Paul, MN Carla Dahl, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Paul Johnson, B.A., M.Div. ST. PAUL CAMPUS Marriage and Family Studies; Missions Spiritual and Personal Formation Plymouth, MN Chris Armstrong, B.A., M.A., Ph.D White Bear Township, MN Joel Jueckstock, B.A., Doctor of Ministry Dan Digatono, B.S., M.Div., M.A., Ph.D. candidate Shoreview, MN M.S., Ph.D. Pastoral Care and Counseling Tara Bauer, B.A., M.Div. Children’s and Family Ministry Shoreview, MN Clinical Pastoral Education Sioux Falls, SD Richard Kantzer, B.A., Minneapolis, MN Dale Durie, B.A., D.Min. M.Div. Ph.D. Cornelius Bekker, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Preaching Christian Social Ethics Doctor of Ministry Chanhassen, MN Pennington, NJ Virgina Beach, VA Victor Ezigbo, Ph.D. Peter Kapsner, B.S. M.Div., Ph.D. Thomas Bell B.A., M.Div., D.Min. Biblical and Theological Foundations Christian Social Ethics Transformational Leadership Woodbury, MN Minnetonka, MN Chanhassen, MN Anna Marie Finsaas, B.S., M.A. Catherine Lally, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Paula Benson, M.A. Plymouth, MN Marriage and Family Studies Transformational Leadership Doug Fombelle, B.A., St. Paul, MN Minneapolis, MN M.Div., D.Min. Beth Langstaff-Foell, B.A., Michael Binder, M.Div. Transformational Leadership/ M.Div., Ph.D. Preaching Doctor of Ministry Program Church History Minneapolis, MN Stacie Gaines, B.A., M.Div. Tuebingen, Germany Caroline Boehnke-Becker Mentored Leadership Development Joel Lawrence, B.A., Th.M., B.A., M.D., M.Div. Rosemount, MN M.Phil., Ph.D. Mentored Leadership Development Frank Green, B.S., M.A., D.Min. Theology/Doctor Cumming, IA Doctor of Ministry Program of Ministry Program Geoffrey Bohleen, B.A., Wake Forest, NC Shane Long, M.Div., M.A. M.Div., D.Min. candidate Emmylou Grosser B.A., Spiritual and Personal Formation Evangelism and Discipleship M.A., Ph.D. candidate St. Paul, MN Victoria, MN Old Testament Alden “Bud” Lynch, B.A., M.Div. Stevie Borne, B.A., M.A. St. Louis Park, MN Pastoral Ministry Mentored Leadership Development Ryan Gunderson, B.A., M.A. Shoreview, MN Eagan, MN Spiritual and Personal Formation Doug Magnuson, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Greg Bourgond, B.A., Woodbury, MN Doctor of Ministry Program M.Div., D.Min. Daniel Harrell, B.A., M.Div., Ph.D. Blaine, MN Doctor of Ministry Program Theology and Science Jefferey Matteson, B.A., M.A., St. Paul, MN Minneapolis, MN M.Div, Ph.D. Eric Bryant, B.A., M.Div., D.Min. DesAnne Hippe, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Transformational Leadership/ Doctor of Ministry Program Theology Doctor of Ministry Austin, TX Waukesha, WI Dryden, NY Nicole Bullock Julia Holtz, B.A. Jane McCampbell, M.A., M.Div. Preaching Mentored Leadership Marriage and Family Studies Brooklyn Park, MN Rosemount, MN North Oaks, MN Jason Carthen, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Mary Jensen, B.S., M.S., Ed.D. Charles McElveen, M.A., D.Min. Doctor of Ministry Program Marriage and Family Studies Transformational Leadership Akron, OH Shoreview, MN Cottage Grove, MN Rodney Casey, B.S., Th.M., D.Min. Doctor of Ministry Program Columbia, MO OUR FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION 29

Dennis “Tiger” McLuen, Samuel Rima, B.A., M.Div., D.Min. Scott Strand, B.S., M.S., M.A. B.A., M.A. Doctor of Ministry Spiritual and Personal Formation Christian Education & Vancouver, BC Canada Spring Lake Park, MN Transformational Leadership Gary Roberts, B.A., M.A. Theresa Taylor, B.A., M.Div.. Maple Grove, MN Global and Contextual Studies Columbia Heights, MN Greg Meland, M.A.T.S. St. Paul, MN William Travis, B.A., B.D., Spiritual Formation Dan Rotach, B.A., M.Div., S.T.M., Ph.D. St. Louis Park, MN D.Min., L.M.F.T. Church History Melvin Miller, B.A., M.A., Th.D. Preaching Arden Hills, MN Community Ministry Leadership Forest Lake, MN Sid Veenstra, B.A., M.Div., D.Min. St. Paul, MN Andrew Russell, B.A., M.A., Doctor of Ministry Program Debra Moncauskes, B.A., M.A. Ph.D. candidate St. Paul, MN Children’s and Family Ministry/ History Terry Walling, B.A., Doctor of Ministry Mounds View, MN M.Div., D.Min. Encinitas, CA Jeff Sanders, B.A., M.Div. Doctor of Ministry Program Sophia Park, B.A., M.Div., Th.D. Pastoral Care Chico, CA Pastoral Care Shoreview, MN Shoreview, MN John Sanders, B.A., M.Div., SAN DIEGO CAMPUS David Parker, B.S., M.Div., D.Min. D.Min. Worship Doctor of Ministry Program Rebecca Bass-Ching, M.A., LMFT Little Canada, MN Redondo Beach, CA Marital and Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling Jeanine Parolini, B.A., Mary Sanders, B.A., M.A., Potentia Therapy M.A., Ph.D. M.A.M.F.T. San Diego, CA Transformational Leadership/ Spiritual Formation Doctor of Ministry Shoreview, MN Charlie Bradshaw, Ph.D. Transformational Leadership Chanhassen, MN Timothy Senapatiratne, B.A., Executive Pastor of Ramon Pastrano, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Northcoast Church M.A., D.Min. Doctor of Ministry Vista, CA Transformational Leadership Blaine, MN Paula Bunn, M.A., LMFT Maple Grove, MN Carolyn Sinclair, B.S., Marital and Family Therapy, Robert Permenter, B.A., M.A., D.Min. Mental Health Counseling M.Div., D.Min. Children and Family Ministries San Diego, CA Preaching Sterling, VA Norah Caudill, B.S., M.A., Ph.D. Lino Lakes, MN Gary Smith, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Old Testament, Hebrew Alicia Gatto Petersen, B.A., M.A. Biblical and Theological San Diego, CA Theology Foundations Matomedi, MN White Bear Lake, MN Minoa Chang, M.D., Ph.D. Marital and Family Therapy, John Peterson, B.A., M.Div. Jim Smith, A.B., M.Div., Mental Health Counseling Old Testament Th.M., Th.D. Licensed Clinical Psychologist Apple Valley, MN Doctor of Ministry San Diego, CA Philip Print, B.A., M.Div. La Mesa, CA James Choung, M.Div., D.Min. Preaching Katie Friesen Smith, B.S., Missional Leadership Cottage Grove, MN M.A., D.Min. Divisional Director, Doctor of Ministry Program Kenneth Reynhout, B.A., M.S., InterVarsity Christian Plymouth, MN M.A., Ph.D. Fellowship/USA Theology and Science Wilbur Stone, B.A., M.Div., San Diego, CA Maplewood, MN Th.M., Th.D. Jim Coil, M.A. Ed.D (ABD), LMFT Doctor of Ministry David Ridder, B.A., M.Div., D.Min. Marital and Family Therapy, Salem, IN Preaching Mental Health Counseling Manahawkin, NJ San Diego, CA 30 OUR FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION

Debra Daniels, MA Phyllis V. Long, M.A., LMFT Andre Ong, B.A., M.A.(T.S.), Ph.D. Spiritual Formation Marital and Family Therapy, Theology San Diego, CA Mental Health Counseling Senior Pastor, Kathryn deBruin, B.A., LMFT San Diego, CA International Christian Church Marital and Family Therapy, Kenneth Lowe, B.S., M.B.A. San Diego, CA Mental Health Counseling Art History Gino Pasquariello, M.A.(T.S.), AAMFT Approved Supervisor San Diego, CA Ed.D. Kathryn de Bruin Therapy Alice Mathews, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Christian Education and San Diego, CA Education Ministries Transformational Leadership David Diener, B.S., Academic Dean and Professor La Mesa, CA M.S., M.Div., Ph.D. ­Emerita, Gordon-Conwell ­ Pamela Powell, B.A., Global and Contextual Studies Theological Seminary M.Div., D.Min. El Cajon, CA Sun City, AZ Pastoral Care Mark Foreman, B.A., Arlys Norcross McDonald, M.A., San Diego, CA M.Div., Ed.D. M.Div., Ph.D. Janice Raymond, B.A., Spiritual Formation Marital and Family Therapy and M.Div., PhD Senior Pastor, Mental Health Counseling Global and Contextual Studies, North Coast Calvary Chapel Licensed Clinical Psychologist New Testament Carlsbad, CA McDonald Therapy Center AnsMar Publishers, Inc. Curt Gruber, B.A., M.Div., D.Min. Vista, CA San Diego, CA Worship, Evangelism Robert Mentze, B.A., David Redelings, B.S., Associate Executive Minister, M.Div., D.Min. M.Div., Ph.D. Director of Missions, Reformed Worship New Testament Southwest Baptist Conference Senior Pastor/Head of Staff, San Diego, CA San Diego, CA Lakeside Community Presbyterian Donna Scott, M.A., LMFT Elaine Hamilton, M.A.M.F.T., Church Marital and Family Therapy and M.A.T.S., LMFT Lakeside, CA Mental Health Counseling Marital and Family Therapy, Rev. David Montzingo, S.P.L.C., CAMFT Certified Mental Health Counseling A.B., M.Div. Supervisor Candidate Soul Care House Anglican Studies San Diego, CA San Diego, CA Pastor, Holy Spirit Anglican Church Henk Vigeveno, B.A., B.Div. Natalie Hendrickson, B.A., San Diego, CA Preaching M.Div., D.Min A.B.D. Don Mortenson, B.S., M.Ed., Retired Senior Pastor, Spiritual Formation M.Div., D.Min First Presbyterian Church Director, Supervised Ministry Pastoral Care, Chaplaincy El Cajon, CA and Student Assessment, Lead Pastor, Congregational Care, Mariel Deluca Voth, B.A., M.A. Bethel Seminary Whittier Area Community Church Global and Contextual Studies San Diego, CA Whittier, CA San Diego, CA Terri Hightower, M.A., LMFT Arnell Motz, B.A., M.Div., D. Min. David Walden, A.A., B.A., Marital and Family Therapy, Preaching, Global and M.Div., D.Min. Mental Health Counseling Contextual Studies, Global and Contextual Studies San Diego, CA Missional Leadership Director, Pastoral Care, Jennifer Konzen, M.A., LMFT Director, Missional Education Palomar-Pomerado Health District; Marital and Family Therapy, Bethel Seminary CEO/Executive Director, Mental Health Counseling San Diego, CA Ministry on the Edge, Inc. San Diego, CA Pauline Nichols, B.S., San Diego, CA Stephen Locke, B.A., M.A.(T.S.), Ed.D. Larry Warner, B.A., M.A. M.Div., D.Min. Global and Contextual Studies Mentored Leadership Reformed Doctrine Pine Valley, CA Spiritual Director/Retreat Leader Head of Staff, First Presbyterian San Diego, CA Church of El Cajon El Cajon, CA OUR FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION 31

Mofid Wasef, B.A., B.Th., M.A.B., Thomas Correll, 1996–2003 Robert Rakestraw, 1994-2005 D.Min., Ph.D. Professor and Dean Emeritus Professor of Theology Emeritus Global and Contextual Studies B.A., M.A., Ph.D. B.S., M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. Rancho Bernardo Community Hayward, WI Minneapolis, MN Presbyterian Church Leland Eliason, 1972-1982, James D. Smith III, 1988-2013 Escondido, CA 1994-2009 Professor of Church History Forrest Weiland, B.A., Provost Emeritus Emeritus Th.M., Ph.D. B.D., S.T.M., Th.D. A.B., M.Div., Th.M., Th.D. Theology and Biblical Studies Lino Lakes, MN San Diego, CA Vista, CA Nils Friberg, 1977–2002 Wilbur Stone, 2003-2013 C. Dennis Williams, B.S., Professor of Pastoral Care Emeritus Professor, Director and Lead M.A., D.Min. B.A., B.D., Ph.D. Faculty, Global and Contextual Preaching Fridley, MN Ministry Emeritus Senior Minister Al Glenn, 1985–1995 M.Div., Ph.D. Ward A.M.E. Church Professor of Theology Emeritus Salem, IN Los Angeles, CA B.A., B.D., Ph.D. William Travis, 1978-2004 Scottsdale, AZ Professor of Church History EMERITI Herb Klem, 1980–2002 Emeritus Professor of Global and Contextual B.A., B.D., S.T.M., Ph.D. Clifford Anderson, 1959–1995 Ministries Emeritus Arden Hills, MN Associate Dean and Director, B.A., M.S., M.Div., D.Miss. Ronald Youngblood, 1961–1978, San Diego Campus, Arden Hills, MN 1982–2001 and Professor of Christian Professor of Old Testament Education Emeritus John R. Lillis, 2001-2013 and Hebrew Emeritus B.S., B.D., M.A., Ed.D. Dean and Executive Officer, San B.A., B.D., Ph.D. LaMesa, CA Diego Campus, and Professor of Discipleship and Community San Diego, CA Morris Anderson, 1977–2003 Emeritus Director of Admissions and B.S., M.S., M.R.E., M.Div., Ph.D. Financial Aid Emeritus Administration Warsaw, IN B.A., M.Div., Th.M. Roseville, MN Alden Lynch, 1987–1996 BETHEL UNIVERSITY Dean of Students and Director for Clarence Bass, 1955–1988 Supervised Ministry Emeritus ADMINISTRATION Professor of Theology Emeritus B.A., M.Div. B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Shoreview, MN James (Jay) H. Barnes III St. Paul, MN President James Mason, 1977–1996 James Brooks, 1989–2003 Professor of Pastoral Randy Bergen Professor of New Testament Ministries Emeritus Executive Assistant to the President Emeritus B.A., B.D., Th.M., S.T.D. B.A., M.Div., Ph.D., D.Phil. Laurel Bunker Aikin, MN Vadnais Heights, MN Dean of Campus Ministries Virgil Olson, 1951–1974 and Campus Pastor George Cannon, 1969–1987 Professor of Church History Professor of New Testament Katrina Chapman and Missions Emeritus Emeritus University Registrar B.A., B.D., Th.D. Th.B., B.D., Ph.D. David Clark Roseville, MN Vadnais Heights, MN Vice President and Dean, Fred Prinzing, 1986–1998 John R. Cionca, 1985–2013 Bethel Seminary Dean and Professor of Preaching Professor of Ministry Leadership Dick Crombie and Pastoral Ministries Emeritus Emeritus Vice President and Dean, College B.A., B.D., Th.M., D.Min. M.R.E., M.A., Ph.D. of Adult & Professional Studies/ New Brighton, MN Arden Hills, MN Graduate School 32 OUR FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION

Andy Denton Aledria Buckley Sarah Parker Vice President for Enrollment Associate Director for Intercultural Student Development & Support Management Relations Advisor/Administrative Specialist Ralph Gustafson Barb Cionca Lisa Prudhomme Executive Minister for Church Associate Director of the Cory Instructional Technologist Relations Center Jeff Sanders Deb Harless Debra Cordova Associate Dean of Student Executive Vice President and Associate Director of Financial Aid Development and Support Provost Kristine Doten Mary Sanders Angela Hjelle Assessment and Supervised Director of Spiritual and Personal Executive Director, Bethel Ministry Coordinator Formation Programs and Initiatives Foundation Danielle Dworak Andrew Shold Joe LaLuzerne Associate Director, Student Development and Support Senior Vice President for Strategic Student Development and Support Advisor/ Communication Specialist Planning and Operational Rebekah Eller Meg Thorson Effectiveness Program and Services Coordinator Seminary Operations Manager Sherie Lindvall and Student Adviser for Student Senior Vice President for Development and Support SEMINARY LIBRARY Communications and Marketing Laura Ellwanger Pat Mazorol Assistant Director of Financial Aid Michele Cornelius Acquisitions/Periodicals Senior Vice President for University Joy Genung Coordinator Relations Seminary Housing Coordinator Pamela Jervis Dan Nelson Justin Irving Catalog Librarian Vice President for Institutional Data Director of Doctor of Ministry and Research Program Mark Nygaard Circulation/Interlibrary Loan Mark Posner Ross Jahnke Coordinator Vice President for Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs Information Technology Services Sandra Oslund Mary Jensen Director Ruben Rivera Associate Dean of Academic Affairs/ Interim Chief Diversity Officer Program Director, Marriage and Tim Senapatiratne TBD Family Therapy Reference Librarian Vice President for Student Life Eric Johnson Tom Trainor Seminary Lead Custodial SEMINARY ADMISSIONS Vice President for Facilities and Supervisor ­Planning Jeremy Adelman Judy Johnson Recruiter Cara Wald Administrative Assistant to the Director of Human Resources Office of Formation, Supervised Theola Campbell Senior Recruiter Bruce Wheeler Ministry and Placement Controller Nick Matchefts Skip Crust Associate Registrar Recruiter SEMINARY Ellie McAllister Jeanne Johnson Coordinator of Admissions Services ADMINISTRATION AND Ministry Placement Coordinator Jennifer Niska STAFF – ST. PAUL CAMPUS Greg Meland Director of Formation, Supervised Director of Admissions Ceallaigh Anderson Ministry and Placement Terry Stephens Doctor of Ministry Program Ana Ortiz Senior Recruiter Coordinator Registration Coordinator Vanessa Williams Research Assistant and Database Coordinator OUR FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION 33

AUXILIARY PERSONNEL Mitchell Campbell Laura Simpson Administrative Assistant to the Administrative Assistant, Richard Glasow, M.D. Dean and Academics Marital and Family Therapy and School Physician Theola Campbell Mental Health Counseling Liz Miller, R.N. Senior Recruiter Sherry Stockton Director of Health Services Natalie Hendrickson Director of Academic Support Director of Supervised Ministry Services and Associate Registrar ADMINISTRATION and Student Assessment ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF – SAN Kristi Marcuson AND STAFF – BETHEL DIEGO CAMPUS Coordinator for Development Arnell Motz SEMINARY OF THE EAST Adrienne A. Aguirre Acting Dean & Executive Officer/ Administrative Assistant, Director of Missional Education and Cheryl Gregg Supervised Ministry and Student Faculty Associate for Missional Associate Dean and Director of ­Assessment Leadership and Preaching Academic Programs Francoise Anderson Keith Olson Lori Matchefts Assistant Librarian Director of Marital and Bethel Seminary of the East Registration Coordinator Mary Lou Bradbury Family Therapy and Mental Health Librarian Counseling Shirley Bunch Jessica Sather Business Office/ Facilities Student Services Assistant Coordinator 34 STUDENT RESOURCES

Bethel Seminary wants to make its surroundings as pleasant and accommodating for students as possible. The following represent just some of the amenities available to students on our campuses. STUDENT RESOURCES 35

Blink personal computers, or access to a personal computer, for use throughout their seminary All Bethel information is accessible through careers. Instructors will increasingly seek to Blink, Bethel’s internal web hub with features integrate course content with technological and information customized for each developments and tools for use in ministry. individual, depending upon his or her role at the university. Once a Bethel community In St. Paul and San Diego, Bethel Seminary account has been created, students, faculty, has numerous computers available for free and staff have access to a variety of online student use in the library. They contain word services, including registration, course processing, spreadsheet, and other software schedules, grades, degree evaluations, Moodle, programs. Students also have access through student accounts, and payroll information. the network to the internet, the Bethel intranet, and Bethel email. Campus Store Disability Resources At Bethel Seminary of the East, students are given book lists prior to the start of each term, and Services along with suggested places to order books Bethel Seminary provides services and at significant discounts. In St. Paul and San reasonable accommodations for students with Diego, Bethel Seminary textbook lists are documented disabilities, such as sensory, posted online before classes along with pricing physical, systemic, learning, and psychiatric from the MBS Virtual Bookstore. If students disabilities. Students enrolled in Bethel would like to purchase from MBS, they can courses should contact the Office of Disability visit www.mbsDirect.net and type “Bethel” Resources and Services as soon as possible if in the dialog box, and select “Find my school.” disability-related accommodations are needed. Students are free to purchase textbooks from In St. Paul and San Diego, accommodations for alternative sources if they prefer to do so. students with documented disabilities are set up through the Office of Disability Resources Community Worship and Services. Students should begin by contacting the accomodations coordinator at Opportunities 651.638.6833 to set up a meeting to establish There are a variety of community worship accomodations. Once accomodations have opportunities available to students at each of been established, an email will be sent to the our campuses, including regular chapel appropriate offices and instructors detailing services, small prayer groups, and Bible said accomodations. studies. The St. Paul campus community meets regularly for a half-hour Community Email Life Gathering designed to be informative, worshipful, welcoming, and conversational. A Once they have created their Bethel similar program takes place on the San Diego community account and have enrolled, campus. all students are assigned a Bethel email address. Bethel Seminary uses the Bethel community email account for all official Computer Access correspondence. Therefore, it is essential Since ours is an increasingly technological for students to check their Bethel email for society, we are committed to providing pertinent communication from faculty and students with the competencies and skills they administration on a regular basis, and to use will need to minister in this electronic age. their Bethel email for official correspondence. We strongly encourage all degree program Bethel email may be redirected to a home or students to come to campus with their own business email address, if necessary. 36 STUDENT RESOURCES

Health Insurance enables the library to serve the information needs of students and faculty worldwide. Visit Students are required to participate in a the library’s web page at bethel.edu/library hospital insurance plan. This may be done for more information. by purchasing a policy from an insurance company of the student’s own choosing or by participating in a plan where the student or his Mailboxes or her spouse is employed. In both locations, a Students, full-time faculty, current-term listing of health plans is available through the adjuncts, and some staff members are St. Paul Office of Student Development and assigned mail boxes for intercampus mail, Support. such as returned papers and departmental correspondence. Lectureships and Convocations Each year the seminary brings guest speakers Office of Student and missionary representatives to its Development and Support campuses. Special lectures in St. Paul have addressed topics such as “Recent Developments In St. Paul, opportunities for community in Theology,” “Nurturing Spiritual Growth,” involvement, spiritual and leadership and “The Status of Contemporary Adult development, and personal wellness are Christian Education.” Bethel Seminary San coordinated through the Office of Student Diego offers a Distinguished Lecturer Series Development and Support. They include: that has featured noted authors and speakers • Opportunities for community involvement such as Chaplain Barry Black, Dallas Willard, through Genesis (new student orientation), Simon Chan, Sasan Tavassoli, and Ruth Tucker. the Seminary Village hospitality program, the all-seminary fall retreat and spring Library banquet, end-of-semester potlucks and socials, and students’ nights out. The Bethel Seminary library system includes the Carl H. Lundquist Library (St. Paul) and • Opportunities for spiritual and leadership the Price Memorial Library (San Diego). A development through the chapel program, unified catalog identifies the libraries’ holdings community prayer fellowship, missions of more than 280,000 books; 14,000 non- specials and brown-bag lunches, small print items; 2,300 journal titles; and 17,500 group experiences, Student Senate, electronic books. These resources, plus more SemWomen (ministry to women students), than 100 online databases, support the Woman-to-Woman (ministry to wives of seminary programs. students), and retreats. As an integral part of the educational • Opportunities for emotional, physical, and process, the library system strives to provide relational wellness through counseling relevant, integrated, and transformational addressing personal or relationship resources for all Bethel communities. It is a concerns, tutorial assistance, seminary member of many library associations, such as food shelf, the Sunshine Fund (emergency Cooperating Libraries in Consortium (CLIC), fund for students), subsidy for on-campus Minnesota Theological Library Association child development program, facilities and (MTLA), Southern California Theological equipment for physical exercise, retreats, Library Association (SCATLA), and Minitex. training, and small-group experiences are This network of associations provides the coordinated by the Office of Relationship Bethel community with access to millions Enrichment. of resources. The variety of delivery systems STUDENT RESOURCES 37

In San Diego, the Student Senate provides working in the university community and to community gatherings for students, provide stimulating articles by faculty and which include a Welcome Back Barbecue, others. Thanksgiving feast, Christmas Chapel, The St. Paul and San Diego campuses community service projects, Spring Game distribute e-announcements three times a Night, weekly Chapel services, and designated week to all students, providing information on “Pizza” and Sub Sandwich” nights each campus activities and items of special interest. semester. Students are responsible for knowing the information included in the e-announcements. Placement Each fall, the Office of Student Development and Support in St. Paul coordinates the Placement resources at Bethel Seminary are printing of a Seminary Directory for the St. available through the offices that direct the Paul campus, which includes photos of all Supervised Ministry experiences. Primary students, staff, and faculty, as well as contact functions include provision of resources information for each person listed. and assistance for students as they build the networks needed to explore and secure vocational ministry positions. Through Special Events the seminary formation and subsequent Special events are designed to enrich internship processes, Supervised Ministry/ community life, facilitate open discussion of Mentored Leadership staff invest significant ideas and issues, and provide opportunities to energy getting to know students, helping them develop meaningful relationships. These events construct developmental goals, discerning encourage interaction beyond the classroom God’s call on their lives, and moving effectively and include seminars on information not into vocational ministry. covered in the curriculum, in-depth interaction Since most ministry placement is done through weekend retreats, pizza nights, through established national, district, and banquets, concerts, and entertainment local networking, students are expected to take for the entire community. Special programs the initiative in seeking placement during their are also planned for children and spouses of time in seminary. Taking into consideration seminary students. a wide range of vocational options, Bethel partners with students early and often in their programs, assisting them in identifying what Student Appeals is at the far end of their seminary journey In St. Paul, students with concerns in any and how best to get there. If the student is area of due process related to student life seeking ordination, licensing, or certification, may appeal to the Student Development identifying and meeting with the appropriate Committee. This committee has the authority governing bodies is especially important as to recommend a development plan for students specific steps will need to be taken to ensure and to recommend dismissal. Written requests completion of requirements. Bethel maintains should go to the Office of Student Development a strong networking community of churches and Support. and ministry organizations and desires to In San Diego, students with concerns in any connect students with these contacts. area of due process related to student life Publications may appeal to the associate registrar’s office. Written requests should be submitted directly Bethel Magazine, published three times a year, to the associate registrar. is mailed to prospective and current students as well as to alumni, to highlight how God is 38 STUDENT RESOURCES

Student Senate St. Paul and San Diego each have their own Student Senate. The Student Senate functions as a clearinghouse for student opinion, activity, and expression, promoting and serving student interests, leading in student-desired directions, and sustaining the welfare of the student body. In St. Paul and San Diego the Senate consists of special interest coordinators and class representatives, as well as representatives from the junior, middler, and senior classes. Coordinators provide oversight to community life, recreation, academic affairs, spiritual life, missions, women student issues, minority student concerns, international student interests, Seminary Village concerns (St. Paul only), single student issues, and student publication matters. The Student Senate president is the main liaison between students and administration. The special interest coordinators are responsible for the planning of an integrated and meaningful program of student activities. In both locations, the Senate is also responsible for facilitating worship opportunities, programming periodic seminars and other student activities, enhancing internal communication, and serving as liaison between the student body and the faculty and administration. Senators are elected in the spring to a one-year term beginning with May’s commencement ceremony. All students are eligible to serve. ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS AND RESOURCES 39

Bethel Seminary is a world-class evangelical seminary offering master of arts degrees, a master of divinity degree, and a doctor of ministry degree, as well as graduate and post-graduate certificates. The experience of students is enhanced by a thorough knowledge of Bethel Seminary’s academic requirements and resources. 40 ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS AND RESOURCES

Pre-Seminary Studies c. The world of human affairs is aided by knowledge of history and the social A seminary education provides excellent sciences. training for the ministry, regardless of 3. The college work of a pre-seminary student undergraduate or graduate degrees. Students should result in a sense of achievement: who have not completed their college career a. The degree of mastery of a field of study should pursue theological studies with a is more important than the credits and strong emphasis on liberal arts. A broad, grades received. comprehensive college education will provide b. The sense of achievement may an edge, not only during seminary years, be encouraged through academic but also later with the responsibilities of a concentration or through honors work or ministry calling. other plans for increasingly independent work with as much initiative from the THE FUNCTION OF student as he or she can muster PRE-SEMINARY STUDIES with profit. College courses prior to theological seminary THE SUBJECTS IN should provide the cultural and intellectual PRE-SEMINARY STUDY foundations essential to an effective theological education. The student’s work should be evaluated on the basis of mastery of the fields rather than in 1. The college work of a pre-seminary student terms of semester hours or credits. Students should result in the ability to use certain are encouraged to take three-fourths of their tools of an educated person: college work in the following specific areas, a. The ability to write and speak English depending on their interests and abilities: clearly and correctly. English composition should have this as a specific purpose, but • English – language, composition, and this purpose should also be cultivated in literature all written work. Coursework in speech • Speech – fundamentals, argumentation, will aid significantly. group communication, persuasion, oral b. The ability to think clearly. In some interpretation, and drama persons this ability is cultivated through • History – ancient, modern European, courses in philosophy or logic. In others, American, and non-Western cultures it is cultivated by the use of scientific • Philosophy – orientation in history, methods or by dealing with critical content, and method problems in connection with literary and • Natural Sciences – the physical and life historical documents. sciences c. The ability to read at least one foreign • Foreign Language – one or more of language and, in some circumstances, the following linguistic avenues to human more than one. thought and tools of scholarly research: 2. The college work of a pre-seminary student Latin, Greek, Hebrew, German, and French, should result in increased understanding of with Greek especially recommended. the world in three areas: Students who anticipate postgraduate a. The world of ideas includes knowledge studies are urged to undertake these of English literature, philosophy, and disciplines early in their training. psychology. • Religion or Christianity – biblical b. The world of nature is provided by studies, together with an introduction to the knowledge of the natural sciences, major religious traditions and theological including laboratory work. problems ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS AND RESOURCES 41

It is possible to include many other elements in COLLEGE DEGREE one’s college studies while building an adequate For admission, the seminary requires a four- foundation for seminary studies. The aim is to year degree from a regionally accredited college prepare persons who understand the world and or university. Applicants holding professional have developed the ability to communicate the baccalaureate degrees from these schools Word of God effectively to that world. Students are urged to have at least 75 semester hours who have completed college work and have of credit in liberal arts. Prospective students not followed these suggestions are still urged with such degrees are advised to have their to apply to seminary if God is prompting such college transcripts evaluated by the Office of action. Admissions and Recruitment to determine whether deficiencies in liberal arts work are Admission Requirements significant enough to demand further study in these areas. CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE Prospective students with baccalaureate Bethel Seminary attempts to reflect from its degrees from colleges not regionally accredited, heritage the distinctive spirit of nonconformity including Bible colleges, may be admitted upon that emphasizes simple and direct involvement evidence of ability to pursue graduate studies. in worship and devotion, concern over secular In such cases, the applicant’s scholastic record standards in pleasure and materialism, and in college and his or her score on the Graduate vigorous participation in the witness and Record Examination may be considered. mission of the church. The transcripts of such graduates will be evaluated for weaknesses in liberal arts and, Bethel Seminary invites applications from if such weaknesses exist, further work will be persons who are deeply committed to Christ required. and His kingdom. Such commitment should be joined with acceptance of the Bible as God’s uniquely inspired revelation, an evangelical Admission Process position on doctrine, a life of purity and righteousness, and a desire to communicate APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION the Gospel in creative ways whenever and Bethel Seminary invites applications from wherever the opportunity arises. Students persons who are deeply committed to Christ should attend church regularly and voluntarily and His kingdom, and whose gifts and call to participate in church life and functions. Each ministry have been affirmed by a local body prospective student is expected to be a member of Christian believers. Students applying to in good standing of a local congregation of all master’s programs must hold a bachelor’s believers. Students are expected to lead lives degree and demonstrate that they are capable that are distinctly Christian in personal habits of graduate-level work. Since the Admissions and in social relationships. While legalism is Committee is interested in all information that disdained, the seminary stresses conservative will assist in the evaluation of an applicant’s conduct in matters of personal behavior and ability, achievement, commitment to Christ, expects students to exhibit discretion and and promise, the seminary requires that each responsibility in their conduct. applicant supply the following materials: Bethel does not discriminate against any 1. A formal application for admission, which worthy student on grounds of age, gender, race, should be on file by the stated application color, ethnic or national origin, or on the basis deadline for the desired enrollment term. of physical disability. Bethel values diversity in its student body. 42 ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS AND RESOURCES

2. Official transcripts of college work from permission was obtained, the student may all schools attended. If the applicant has follow the catalog requirements under which not completed his or her college degree at the student was initially admitted. the time of application, a partial transcript should be sent. (Copies will not be accepted.) APPLYING ONLINE A complete transcript then should be requested after the student has earned his or Students may apply to Bethel Seminary her degree. through the following online process: 3. An official transcript from any other 1. Visit the Bethel Seminary website at seminary or graduate school the student has seminary.bethel.edu. attended. 2. Click your desired campus for study. 4. All required recommendations as delineated 3. Click “How to Apply.” on the application for an applicant’s 4. Click “Online Application.” particular degree program. 5. A record of satisfactory Graduate Record SPECIAL STUDENTS Examination (GRE) scores for students from A limited number of qualified students may colleges not regionally accredited. enroll in classes as special or non-degree 6. A group interview or additional materials students after completing an application form may be required upon the request of the for that purpose and providing a transcript of Admissions Committee. college work. Such students normally would Applicants will be notified in writing of enroll for no more than two courses per term. acceptance to the seminary. No more than 25% of the courses required for a degree may be taken while enrolled under Prospective students are encouraged to visit special student status. either of Bethel’s locations. To set up an appointment in: Appeal Process • St. Paul, call 651.638.6288. Outside Minneapolis or St. Paul call 800.255.8706, Students who believe they have a justifiable ext. 6288, or contact us by email at concern about any matter of academic [email protected]. procedure (e.g. grades, Supervised Ministry, • San Diego, call 619.325.5200. Outside the etc.) should confer with the instructor. If a San Diego area call 800.238.4352, satisfactory solution is not reached, an appeal ext. 5219, or contact us by email at may be made to the Academic Programs [email protected]. Assessment and Accreditation Committee (APAAC). Students should submit their appeals Former students not enrolled within the last to the associate registrar. The appeal must be four consecutive terms (including interim and submitted by the student in writing within summer terms) must apply for re-enrollment six months of the date the problem arose. to the seminary. Such students must contact Following a thorough review, the appropriate the Office of Admissions and Recruitment body of appeal will advise the student in to determine admission requirements. writing of its decision. Re-admitted students must abide by the catalog requirements in force at the time of their re-admission, unless written permission Scholastic Regulations was obtained from the Office of the Registrar prior to the extended leave (for example, ACADEMIC ADVISING in cases of military deployment). If prior Each incoming degree program student is assigned an advisor who seeks to understand the academic and vocational goals of the ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS AND RESOURCES 43

student, as well as his or her personal needs. At the masters and doctoral levels, academic At some campuses, returning students load is defined as follows: are assigned advisors according to their 1. Full time: 6.00 credits or more per term concentrations and are encouraged to attend all 2. Half time: 3.00-5.99 credits per term of the group advisee/advisor meetings during 3. Less than half time: 0.25-2.99 credits per the year. term

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY Credits carried in interim and spring terms maybe combined for the purpose of Written material submitted must be the determining academic load. original work of the student. Academic dishonesty constitutes a serious violation of Students are not permitted to enroll for more scholarship standards at Bethel and can result than 15 semester credits per term without in denial of credit and possible dismissal permission of the associate dean of Student from the school. Any act that involves Development and Support at St. Paul. Students misrepresentation regarding the student’s in San Diego should receive permission academic work is forbidden. Academic from the Office of the Dean. If employment dishonesty includes cheating on assignments or ministry responsibilities conflict with or exams, plagiarism, fabrication of research, satisfactory school work, a student may be multiple submissions of work in different asked to adjust his or her course load. Dropping courses, misrepresentation of academic below full-time academic status may affect the records, the facilitation of academic dishonesty, student’s eligibility for certain financial aid and depriving others of necessary academic programs. resources. A student whose grade point average is lower Students are expected to be good stewards than 3.0 (B) is not permitted to carry more of the learning resources available to them. than four courses per semester. A reduced Misuse of library or technological resources load is required when employment, the care will not be tolerated. This includes destroying, of a church, or other activities conflict with hiding, removing, or keeping library materials satisfactory school work. A student who works and damaging or modifying computer 40 hours or more a week must demonstrate his programs without permission. Engaging in or her ability to earn a B average carrying an software piracy, hacking, constructing viruses, academic load of three courses before he or she and knowingly introducing viruses into a may increase the course load. system will be considered breaches of integrity. ACADEMIC POLICY Students charged with academic dishonesty have the right to appeal any disciplinary action. Each student is responsible for knowing the Contact the chair of the appropriate academic academic regulations and other program appeals committee on each campus for details requirements of the school. While the on the appeal process. For more information, academic dean, the student’s faculty advisor, consult the Academic Integrity brochure and the associate registrar’s office may available in the associate registrar’s office. provide appropriate reminders, the primary responsibility for knowing and fulfilling all ACADEMIC LOAD policies rests with the individual student. Bethel Seminary operates on a semester calendar. A three semester-hour course represents 112.5-130 hours of classroom experience, academic preparation, and research. 44 ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS AND RESOURCES

ACADEMIC PROBATION determine readiness for entrance into New Testament exegetical courses. Students A student who achieves less than a C (2.0) who pass the Greek qualifying examination cumulative GPA is placed on academic will then receive advanced standing in the probation for the following term. Failure to Elementary Greek courses and will be able obtain a 2.0 cumulative GPA for the year may to select other courses in place of the basic result in dismissal. language courses.

ADVANCED STANDING Master of Divinity students in the Greek track may enroll in the New Testament courses Students whose undergraduate degree is in after having earned a grade of 70% or above a field related to their seminary studies may on either the final exam in the Elementary seek advanced standing. Advanced standing Greek course or on the Greek qualifying is granted on the basis of a qualifying examination. Students who earn between examination, and applicants should be 70% and 80% on either of these exams will aware that similarity of course titles does be encouraged by the course instructor to not necessarily mean overlap of content and complete further study before they continue in methodology. If advanced standing is granted, the New Testament track. the student will take one advanced course in place of each course for which advanced standing was granted. Advanced courses must ATTENDANCE be taken in the subject area in which advanced Students are expected to attend classes standing was granted. The advanced course(s) regularly. Those who find themselves unable must be taken at Bethel Seminary; transferred to do so should drop the course completely. courses cannot be used. The purpose of such Students participating in a course with a substitution is to provide the student with a week-long intensive cannot pass the course if better educational experience. Both student they miss more than one day of and advisor should seriously consider any the intensive. substitutions. Forms for advanced standing may be obtained from the associate registrar’s Since the chapel experience and the office and must be returned to that office for Community Life Gatherings are both symbolic proper recording on the student’s permanent and expressive of our corporate life as a record. Christian community, students are expected to attend when they are on campus. Set Students who have completed an approved within the context of various traditions, the Bethel bachelor-to-masters undergraduate primary emphasis of the chapel service is degree can apply for advanced standing the worship of God expressed in a variety of with credit. If approved this will reduce the ways, including the proclamation of the Word, number of overall credits needed to obtain prayer, music, and meditation. Time is also a master’s degree. Advanced standing with set aside for focusing on other aspects of our credit is awarded on the basis of a qualifiying corporate life, such as fellowship, growth in examination. Forms for advanced standing mind and spirit, small group experiences, the with credit can be obtained from the associate sharing of concerns, lectureships, and forums. registrar’s office and must be returned for proper recording on the student’s permanent record. AUDITING COURSES Students who have completed Greek language All master’s-level degree students and their courses before entering the seminary will take spouses may audit courses with the approval an examination covering basic vocabulary, of the course instructor. For an audit to be morphology, and elementary syntax to ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS AND RESOURCES 45

recorded on the transcript, regular attendance Should a student’s vocational interests change at the class sessions and participation in the and he or she wishes to change to another class, when feasible, are required. Individual degree program, he or she must make formal instructors may also require some portion application through the Office of the Registrar. of class assignments for auditors. Students A change in campus or delivery system, even in the traditional program and their spouses while pursuing the same degree, constitutes a may audit courses without charge during any change in degree program and requires formal semester the student enrolls in a course for application. Students who change from Master credit, with the number of audited courses of Divinity to a Master of Arts, or vice versa, not to exceed the number of courses taken for must meet the catalog requirements in effect credit. To have the auditing fee waived, spouses at the time of change to the new program. must complete a registration form for that Students who change between Master of Arts purpose and complete appropriate financial aid programs, or make changes between Master documents. SemPM students should consult of Divinity programs, may remain within their with the associate registrar. Pastors and full- original catalog year. time employees of Christian ministry agencies A change from a certificate program to a and their spouses, as well as senior citizens degree program, or from any program to the (60 years of age or older), may audit courses Master of Arts in Marriage/Marital and Family for a minimal fee. Alumni of the seminary who Therapy degree, requires a full admissions enrolled after July 1, 1982, may qualify to audit application through the Office of Admissions courses under the Lifetime Education Program. and Recruitment. Other persons wishing to audit courses should possess a four-year degree or its CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENTS equivalent, and will be required to complete an “Application to Audit.” If the person is not Master of Divinity degree students are a college graduate, he or she may submit a classified at the beginning of the fall semester petition indicating the reason for taking the as juniors, middlers, and seniors on the basis class and college work completed. of having completed the following number of credits: Students who audit a course and then wish to receive credit at a later date must register Junior 0–24 credits again for the course. In no case will a student Middler I 25–45 credits be allowed to change an audited course to a Middler II 46–69 credits course taken for credit after the first week Senior 70–87 credits of the course. Students who have taken Students who complete their Master of Arts Elementary Greek at the undergraduate level programs in two years are classified as juniors may audit NT541-542 as a review before the first year (0– 27 credits) and seniors the entering NT652. second year (28– 54 credits). Special students are those who are part time CHANGE IN DEGREE and not enrolled in a degree program. No more PROGRAM OR CAMPUS than 25% of the courses required for a degree Students at Bethel Seminary are admitted to may be taken while enrolled under special the degree program for which they apply. A student status. student who desires to pursue a second degree must apply to that degree through the Office of COURSE NUMBERS Admissions and Recruitment. 500s – 700s represent master’s level, graduate credit 800s – 900s represent Doctor of Ministry level 46 ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS AND RESOURCES

COURSE PAPERS Bethel masters level degree requirements should be earned within 10 years of the All assigned course and term papers in all awarding of the degree. degree programs (with the exception of those in Marriage and Family Studies) are to be EARNED-TO-REQUIRED CREDITS submitted in thesis form in conformity with the most recent edition of Kate L. Turabian’s Degree seeking students are permitted to earn A Manual for Writers. When this manual is a maximum ratio of 150% of credits required not sufficient, the student should refer to The for the degree to which the student is enrolled. Chicago Manual of Style. Students submitting All degree requirements must be completed papers in the Marriage and Family Studies and within this limit. Marital and Family Therapy programs should follow the requirements of the sixth edition of EVALUATION OF STUDENT PROGRESS The Publication Manual of the American Because of the seriousness of seminary Psychological Association. In addition, education, all incoming students, including students are expected to use inclusive language transfer students, are accepted on a provisional and images when speaking about or addressing basis. Students are evaluated in a variety human beings. of formal and informal ways, including developmental assessments and interpersonal COURSES IN NONACADEMIC SETTINGS communications both inside and outside the classroom. Students are also given an The faculty has established the following opportunity to report on their thinking and policy regarding academic credit for a seminar experience in relation to seminary academic or course conducted in a nonacademic work, participation in community life, setting. The course must meet the following supervised ministry, growth in life as servants stipulations: of God, and progress toward their ultimate 1. The amount of time spent in the course must ministry goals. be 65 hours for a 1.5 semester hour course; In St. Paul, the Student Development 130 hours for a three semester hour course. Committee acts upon recommendations 2. The course must be taken under the direct from faculty and staff. Students who are guidance of a Bethel professor who will failing to make adequate progress in areas oversee the work. of development or formation may be placed 3. Credit must be arranged with the associate on probation and required to follow a registrar before taking the course. developmental plan to continue in their 4. A written evaluation must be prepared and degree program. Students will be notified if submitted to the Bethel professor overseeing they are being placed on probation or if their the work. continuance in a degree program is in question. 5. Tuition will be billed by Bethel at the current fee for course credit. At Bethel Seminary, we take seriously our goal to prepare whole and holy Christian leaders. Consequently, we are concerned not DURATION OF COURSE WORK only with academic preparation, but also with Seminary education seeks to achieve a spiritual and personal formation. Students complex goal that includes the personal, who fail to make adequate progress in areas vocational, spiritual, and academic formation of development and/or formation may be of the student over a prescribed educational placed on probation and required to follow experience. To help ensure a cohesive learning a developmental plan to continue in their experience, all course credits applied toward degree program. Students will be notified if they are being placed on probation or if their continuance in a degree program is in question. ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS AND RESOURCES 47

EXAMINATIONS must make written request of the appropriate administrative office, which will set up a time No week of final examinations is scheduled, for the student to do so within 45 days. but a professor may elect to give a final examination through a variety of means. More information about FERPA and Bethel’s Faculty members seek to be sensitive full policy can be found at bethel.edu/ to student needs in the scheduling of registrar/ferpa. examinations. GRADES FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND The faculty has adopted a four-point grading PRIVACY ACT OF 1974 (FERPA) system with 12 levels as follows: Bethel Seminary complies with the requirements established by the Family Grade Points

Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 A 4.0 (Public Law 93-380). The purpose of the act A- 3.7 is to give students access to their educational B+ 3.3 records maintained by the school and to B 3.0 protect students’ rights to privacy by limiting B- 2.7 the transfer of their records without their C+ 2.3 consent. C 2.0 C- 1.7 As provided by the act, the seminary has the D+ 1.3 right to release at its discretion the following D 1.0 information with respect to each student D- 0.7 presently or previously enrolled: the student’s F 0.0 name, address, telephone number, email address, date and place of birth, program Bethel strives to maintain a grading system of study, dates of attendance, enrollment that accurately reflects the quality of a status, degree earned, previous educational student’s work and capacity for advanced agencies or institutions attended by the study. Students are expected to demonstrate student, and awards and honors. Students may graduate-level writing skills, including correct withhold directory information by filling out a grammar, spelling, and punctuation, in all non-disclosure form, which is available at coursework and to fulfill course requirements bethel.edu/registrar/ferpa. These forms as listed in the course syllabus. Professors are should be returned to the associate registrar. encouraged to define their grading criteria The non-disclosure form is honored until it is and policy on late work and incompletes revoked in writing by the student. in each course syllabus. Grades will be assigned using the full range of letter grades The law further provides students with the (A-F), representing the following levels of right to review information contained in their performance: educational records, with the exception of reference forms or other material for which A: Excellent work submitted, evidence the student has waived his or her right to of outstanding ability to synthesize access for recommendations received prior to and use course knowledge, consistent January 1, 1975. This information includes but evidence of creativity and originality, is not limited to: an application for admission, insightful contributions in class, consistent copies of correspondence to the student, and demonstration of integrative and critical transcripts of college and/or seminary work. thinking skills, regular class attendance, and In order to review the material belonging to respectful interaction. his or her educational record, the student 48 ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS AND RESOURCES

B: Good work submitted, evidence of require a letter grade if he or she feels that the substantial ability to analyze and use course material involved demands such evaluation. knowledge, evidence of creativity and No core courses may be taken on a Pass / Fail originality, thoughtful contributions in class, basis. Students may take more than three demonstration of integrative and critical Pass / Fail courses only if they take more than thinking skills, regular class attendance, and the minimum number of courses required for respectful interaction. graduation in that degree program. C: Acceptable work submitted, evidence of W: Withdrawal is allowed during the third adequate ability to analyze and use course through the 11th week of the semester. From knowledge, appropriate contributions in class, the 12th week, a grade of F is recorded for attempts at integration and critique, regular withdrawals. SemPM modular students receive class attendance, and respectful interaction. a W if they withdraw in writing by the second A grade of C represents satisfactory class session of a seven-week course. Students performance. Students are required to hold enrolled in year-long courses will be granted a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or a withdrawal on a prorated basis, with three higher (C average) to graduate with a degree weeks being equal to one week of the course. from Bethel. S/U: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactor. The S/U D: Poor work submitted, little evidence of grading option is used in designated courses, ability to analyze and use course knowledge, such as non-credit requirements. inconsistent evidence of mastery of course IP, NR, and N: the grades of IP (In Progress), content, few contributions in class, no attempts NR (Not Reported), and N (Not Graded) are at integration and critique, inconsistent class generated for administrative use only. attendance, and respectful interaction.

F: Inadequate work submitted, insufficient GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS evidence of ability to analyze and use course knowledge, inappropriate and/or disrespectful Students are responsible for meeting the contributions in class, poor class attendance, graduation requirements set forth in the or failure to complete course requirements. catalog at the time of their matriculation. The grade of F may be superseded by a second Students who take extended leaves of absence grade when the student retakes the course. of four or more consecutive terms are subject The first F remains on the transcript but is to the graduation requirements set forth in removed from computation of the grade point the catalog at the time of their reinstatement, average. unless written permission was obtained from the Office of the Registrar before the extended I: Incomplete (See page 57 for details.) leave. If prior permission was obtained, the P: Pass. C work or above in a course without student may follow the catalog requirements grade points. Students are allowed to take under which the student was initially admitted. three advanced-level courses on a Pass / Fail Candidates for a degree in the Master of Arts basis. Such courses, however, may not be in or the Master of Divinity programs must meet the student’s concentration in the Master residency requirements for their degree. of Arts or the Master of Divinity program Commencement is held only in the spring if the student is pursuing a concentration. of each year. Students must make written The work in a Pass/Fail course must be at application to graduate during the fall least C level for a grade of Pass. The decision semester of the year in which they anticipate to take a course Pass / Fail must be made graduation. Any student who fails to do so by within the first two weeks of the term and February 1 will not be listed for graduation the appropriate form completed for that purpose. The professor has the prerogative to ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS AND RESOURCES 49

that year. All degrees are voted on by the Board in the libraries. To file an informal or formal of Trustees upon the recommendation of the complaint, please contact the compliance officer faculty. in St. Paul or the dean at San Diego. The associate registrar will complete a curriculum check at the end of the fall semester HONORS of the year in which the student has applied The following criteria are established by the for graduation. In addition to academic faculty for the determination of graduation requirements for graduation, students in the honors for students in the Master of Arts Master of Arts or Master of Divinity programs and Master of Divinity programs: minimum must fulfill the following requirements: cumulative grade point average of 3.60 cum 1. Participate in the required assessment and laude, 3.75 magna cum laude, and 3.90 summa evaluation program; cum laude. Honors are based on the cumulative 2. Participate in formation experiences and average as of April 1 prior to graduation and assessments as indicated in the degree will be adjusted at the close of the record on the requirements; student’s transcript only, not on the diploma. 3. Complete Supervised Ministry requirements; Students who have committed acts of academic 4. Achieve a GPA of 2.0 or above (Students in dishonesty are not eligible to receive honors. the M.A.M.F.T. programs in St. Paul and San Students of Hebrew language who meet the Diego must achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.0 scholastic requirements are inducted each in their M.F.T. program courses); spring into the Hebrew Honor Society Eta Beta 5. Present a clearance on financial accounts. Rho. Participation in graduation ceremonies is expected. Students must request permission INCOMPLETE to graduate in absentia in writing to the Office A grade of Incomplete is granted for emergency of the Registrar by April 1. Students whose situations only. Students are expected to attendance status changes after April 1 must submit all work by the dates set by the contact the associate registrar’s office to notify course instructors and complete all course it of the change and will be charged a $100 requirements on or before the last day of the administrative fee. Students must complete all term. The grade “Incomplete” is temporary and degree requirements in the academic year in will be granted only in unusual circumstances which they plan to graduate. (such as serious illness or critical emergencies) and will not be considered for a student who is HARASSMENT POLICIES simply behind in the assignments. Bethel Seminary is committed to providing a No Incomplete will be granted automatically, Christ-centered community where students, except as noted below. The student must faculty, and staff can work together in an submit the approved Incomplete Contract to atmosphere free from all forms of harassment, the associate registrar’s office no later than the exploitation, or intimidation, including last day of the term. The date for completion of racial and sexual harassment. All members the work will be arranged with the professor of the Bethel community are expected to involved, but that date cannot extend beyond educate themselves about sexual and racial one semester. If the work is not completed harassment. Copies of the harassment ­policies by the specified date, the grade indicated on are available in the Office of the University the contract will be entered on the student’s Provost in St. Paul and the Office of the Dean record. Special problems regarding a student’s and Executive Officer in San Diego, as well as eligibility to receive the Incomplete will be referred to the Academic Appeals Committee. 50 ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS AND RESOURCES

The grade of Incompleted will be awarded setting will count as an independent study automatically at the end of the first term for course. Students may take a maximum of 15 the following courses, to allow two semesters credits in their degree program in combination for completion of the course: Independent of independent studies, correspondence Studies, M.A. (C.T.) Thesis, M.A. (C.T.) Project, courses, or extension courses. M.A.(T.S.) Thesis, and Clinicial Pastoral Education. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS The grade of Incomplete will be awarded for International students enter the United States Professional Internship to allow one year on an F-1 visa, and the permit to stay is issued maximum extension. for the duration of full-time study or until 60 days following graduation. Thirty days prior to INDEPENDENT STUDY the expiration date on their visas, students are expected to file an application for extension An independent study course provides on Form 1-538, which may be obtained in the the student with an opportunity to Office of Student Life at the College of Arts & pursue a specialized area that may not be Sciences (651.638.6161). explored through normal course offerings. Approximately 130 hours of study (for a Under the Code of Federal Regulations [8 three-semester-hour class) will be involved C.F.R. § 214.2 (f)(6)(i)(G)], for F–1 students in such courses over a two-semester period. enrolled in classes for credit or classroom The student must submit a written proposal hours, no more than the equivalent of one class to the professor for approval. If the proposal is or three credits per session, term, semester, accepted, both the student and the professor trimester, or quarter may be counted toward sign the Form for Independent Study Course, the full course of study requirement if the class attach a syllabus for the study, return it to is taken online or through distance education the Office of the Registrar, and complete the and does not require the student’s physical necessary registration. A surcharge of $250, in attendance for classes, examination, or other addition to regular tuition, will be charged for purposes integral to completion of the class. independent studies. An online or distance education course is a course that is offered principally through The Institute of Theological Studies offers a the use of television, audio, or computer program of independent courses in biblical transmission, including open broadcast, studies, church history, pastoral care, and closed circuit, cable, microwave, satellite, missions. Each course includes recorded audio conferencing, or computer conferencing. lectures, a printed study guide, and a If the F–1 student’s course of study is in a bibliography, all of which may be ordered language study program, no online or distance for a modest fee. Catalogs of the program education classes may be considered to are available from the registrar. To receive count toward a student’s full course of study graduate credit, the student must register requirement. for an independent study course at Bethel and study under the direction of one of the Full Course of Study – International school’s instructors. Some additional work may students with an F-1 student visa are required be required. These electronically mediated to carry at least two courses (six semester courses are also open to enrollment by those credits) each semester to maintain their who have not yet entered the seminary. legal status to remain in the United States. Students who require exceptions to the full Only three independent study courses may be course of study are required to report to the taken in the student’s degree program. None international student advisor. may be substituted for required courses. Any course that the student takes in a nonacademic ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS AND RESOURCES 51

Employment – A Social Security number REGISTRATION is required prior to any type of employment. New students in St. Paul may register for International students are allowed to work their first term classes during the summer or no more than 20 hours per week on campus during an orientation session. Advisors can while school is in session and 40 hours help to plan and grant approval for course per week during holidays and vacation selections. Continuing students may change periods. Off-campus employment without thier registration, or register for the upcoming authorization is not allowed. semester, in October, March, and May-July. Savings Accounts – Students who wish Those who register outside the regular to open a savings account in a bank or who registration times will be subject to fines. have permission to work must obtain a Social Students not on the official class list will be Security number (or tax account number). This asked to leave class to complete registration. In number is obtained by filing form SS-5. Check no case will students be permitted to register with the Office of Student Life at the College for two classes that overlap meeting times. of Arts & Sciences for further information. Students should consult the associate Medical Insurance – Medical insurance registrar’s office in their location for is required for international students and information on registration dates and times. dependents. It must contain the provision to fly the student home if necessary, or to fly REGISTRATION CHANGES his or her body home in the event of death. Students wanting to drop or add courses must This may cost up to $850 per year for an fill out a Change in Registration form and individual student. Contact the seminary’s submit the form to the associate registrar. Office of Student Life for health insurance Mere absence from class sessions will not information. Students with any concerns constitute withdrawl. Courses may not be regarding Form 1-20, maintenance of status, added or changed from audit to credit after medical insurance, Social Security card, the first week of the semester, but students on-campus and off-campus employment, may change from credit to audit, or withdraw curricular practical training, optional practical from the course, through the 11th week of the training, program extension, change of level/ semester. degree, transfer, reinstatement, change of status, travel, or dependents should contact the After the third week of class, a grade of W will international student advisor at 651.638.6161. be entered for each dropped course. From the 12th week, a grade of F will be recorded for MILITARY SERVICE any dropped course unless the student appeals to the Academic Programs Assessment and Upon involuntary military call-up, a student Accreditation Committee citing exceptional so affected will be granted a withdrawal circumstances. Failure to submit a written from courses with a full refund. If 70% of the petition form will result in an automatic F. coursework has been completed, no refund Students enrolled in year-long courses will will be granted and an incomplete will be be granted withdrawals on a prorated basis, activated and remain in force until one year with three weeks of the year-long course being after completion of active status. If the statute equivalent to one week of a semester course. of limitations is exceeded, a grade of W will be assigned automatically. 52 ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS AND RESOURCES

REGISTRATION FOR COURSES AT TIME LIMITS FOR DEGREES OTHER TWIN CITIES SEMINARIES All requirements for the master of divinity Because Bethel Seminary is a member of the degree are to be met within 10 years of the Minnesota Consortium of Theological Schools, time of the student’s initial enrollment. All consisting of Luther Theological Seminary, requirements for the master of arts degree St. John’s Divinity School, The St. Paul are to be met within eight years of the time Seminary School of Divinity, and United of the student’s initial enrollment. The doctor Theological Seminary, full-time degree of ministry program must be completed students may take courses at other member within six years of enrollment. Students are institutions. To do so they should: encouraged to consider all other commitments, including family, ministry, and work, when 1. Contact the associate registrar in St. Paul, planning their course schedules. Requests for who will send a form to the appropriate extensions in the doctor of ministry program consortium registrar; require approval of the Faculty Doctor of 2. Register for the course on regular Ministry Committee. Approvals for extensions registration materials; of the time limit in the master’s programs 3. Pay the tuition rate of Bethel Seminary; require special action of the faculty upon 4. Complete appropriate registration forms written student appeal. at the consortium school on or before the first day of class (in courses with limited enrollment, the Office of the Registrar will TRANSCRIPTS work with the appropriate consortium To request a transcript, visit registrar); and bethel.edu/registrar for instructions. No 5. Ensure that the consortium registrar sends a transcripts are issued for students with unpaid transcript back to Bethel. accounts. All transcripts from other schools in the student’s file remain the property of Courses taken at a consortium school must be Bethel Seminary and cannot be released to electives. Required courses may not be taken the student or other parties. Bethel Seminary without approval of the Academic Programs releases transcripts only of coursework Assessment and Accreditation Committee. completed at the seminary.

RESIDENCY TRANSFER OF CREDIT Candidates for the master of divinity degree Complete or nearly complete transfer credit are required to take a minimum of 30 semester is normally granted for coursework taken credits (the equivalent of 10 full courses) in at regionally accredited, graduate-level residence at Bethel Seminary at any of its institutions. Upon receipt of an official campuses. Candidates for the master of arts transcript from another graduate institution, degree are required to take a minimum of the transcript will be evaluated in terms of 18 semester credits (the equivalent of 6 full required courses and standards of Bethel courses) in residence at Bethel Seminary at Seminary. Partial credit may be given any campus approved to grant professional for coursework taken at non-accredited master of arts degrees. Candidates for the seminaries upon completion of validation doctor of ministry degree are required to take examinations. Credits for courses graded a minimum of 18 semester credits (6 courses) below C (2.0) will not be accepted. All credits in residence at a Bethel campus accredited to applied toward degree requirements at award the doctor of ministry degree (currently, Bethel must be earned within 10 years of the St Paul campus). awarding of the Bethel degree. ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS AND RESOURCES 53

Credit from non-accredited institutions VERIFICATION OF STUDENT STATUS will not normally be accepted. Current Verification of student status for loans, students who desire to complete coursework insurance, and other matters is made through at non-accredited institutions must request the Office of the Registrar. approval in advance. The associate registrar in each location will provide direction. The request must be accompanied by evidence VETERANS that demonstrates the academic rigor of The seminary is approved for veteran’s the program (syllabi, course descriptions, educational benefits. If a veteran finds it textbooks, qualifications of instructors, etc.). necessary to discontinue school during Approval is not automatically granted. For the course of any semester, tuition will students transferring to Bethel, partial credit be refunded in accordance with accepted may be given for coursework completed at government regulations. non-accredited graduate schools on the basis of validation examinations. Students are expected to complete their WITHDRAWAL courses at Bethel to the greatest extent Students in St. Paul withdrawing from possible. Two-thirds of the credits required in the seminary must confer with the Office a Bethel degree may be granted on the basis of of Student Development and Support and transfer credit. Transfer students will normally their advisors, and submit to the Office of be required to complete at least one course in the Registrar of their campus a completed each core discipline at Bethel. petition form before any refunds can be given. Students in San Diego should confer with the A student with a Master of Arts degree (or its associate registrar. If a student withdraws equivalent) in religious studies from Bethel from the seminary and subsequently desires or another school may be granted advanced to re-enroll, he or she must submit a letter standing toward a master of divinity or master requesting readmission. This letter must of arts degree. Not more than half of the indicate what the student has done since credits required for the previous degree may leaving the seminary, current goals, and how be used toward a second degree at Bethel. To the seminary fits into those goals. receive the master of divinity degree, such persons will be required to take at least two years of full-time academic work (60 semester credits) and meet all of the other requirements. To receive the Master of Arts degree, such persons will be required to take at least one year of full-time academic work (27 semester credits) and meet all of the requirements of the degree. See the associate registrar for complete details. 54 BETHEL SEMINARY ST. PAUL

Bethel Seminary in St. Paul, on the beautiful lakeshore campus of Bethel University, offers students a wide variety of amenities, from intramural athletics to counseling and tutorial assistance. Here you can explore the Bible and its history, as well as ground yourself in theology and spiritual growth. BETHEL SEMINARY ST. PAUL 55

Campus and Chapel. The chapel is designed to express two Community Resources of the most important aspects in the life of the seminarian – the preaching of the Word and Bethel Seminary St. Paul is located on the the worship of the Savior. The strength of the campus of Bethel University in Arden Hills, building in the simple but massive structure Minn. With a student body of approximately suggests the majesty and might of God and 6,600 students, Bethel University offers aids our experience of awe in worship. The myriad opportunities and services. interior focuses on three elements of our Undergraduate coursework for students or Baptist heritage – the baptistry, the pulpit, and spouses is available in numerous areas of the communion table. A sense of fellowship study. Social, cultural, and athletic activities and corporate worship is strengthened by the are abundant. The university also offers seating arrangement and the lighting. The numerous adult education, degree completion, lower level of the chapel is designed with a and graduate programs. large communication center and a preaching The seminary is bordered by freeways that laboratory for instruction and experience in go directly to the heart of Minneapolis and preaching. St. Paul, and is on Highway 51 (Snelling Classroom Hall. The smaller classrooms are Avenue), a direct route to St. Paul’s midway designed to enhance learning. The same sense district. Our location facilitates convenient of intimacy is achieved in larger classrooms access to churches, industrial centers, and with elevated seating in a semicircle. other institutions of learning, including the University of Minnesota, several liberal arts Faculty Hall. Faculty Hall is centrally colleges, and three theological seminaries. located in the seminary complex and houses The library resources of these educational the administrative and faculty offices. Traffic institutions are available to seminary students, to and from the chapel and social center flows as are those of the public libraries of St. through the hall, which opens to the main Paul and Minneapolis. The Twin Cities area seminary entrance. A balcony with faculty also offers many opportunities for cultural offices, each large enough to accommodate enrichment. several students for discussion with a professor, surrounds the open shaft that extends from lobby to roof. BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES Bethel University, including the seminary, Special Academic Programs is situated on 245 wooded acres, including a spring-fed lake. The seminary complex has been arranged to take advantage of the SEMPM (EVENING PROGRAM) natural beauty of the site. Much study went The SemPM evening school program offers into the design to encourage faculty-student individuals the opportunity to pursue the relationships that will best carry out the Master of Arts in Ministry Practice while objectives of the school. The six buildings in attending class one night per week. This the complex are all interconnected by covered degree is ideally suited to those who wish walkways and glassed pavilions. to prepare for associate ministry roles in churches or parachurch organizations. The Campus Center. The setting, complete Ministry Practice degree provides students with a student lounge, has been designed with practical ministry training shaped by for relaxation, dining, and fellowship. The a firm grounding in biblical and theological Scandinavian architecture is a reminder of reflection. Students in the SemPM program are Bethel’s Swedish heritage. enrolled in five to seven courses per year and are considered full time students. Students can 56 BETHEL SEMINARY ST. PAUL

also pursue a Master of Divinity through the to the most outstanding student in Greek SemPM propgram. Master of Divinity students grammar and exegesis as determined by the will complete the Master of Arts in Ministry New Testament faculty in consultation with Practice course sequence, and continue on for other language instructors at the seminary. two additional years to complete master of The winner will receive a prize of a Zondervan divinty degree requirements. The master of product of his or her choice, a commemorative divinity completion sequence includes evening medallion, and have his or her name engraved classes throughout the week and some online on a plaque displayed at the seminary library. courses. ADOLF OLSON MEMORIAL LECTURES SMALL-TOWN AND RURAL MINISTRY The Adolf Olson lectureship was established As one of five seminaries of the Minnesota to perpetuate the memory of Professor Olson’s Consortium of Theological Schools, Bethel 40-year ministry at Bethel by bringing noted participates in the Northland Ministry theologians to the seminary for lectures in Partnership. Through this project, courses biblical and theological fields. These lectures and other learning experiences are offered are presented at intervals as determined by annually with a focus on ministry in small the income from the trust fund that has been towns and rural areas. established. Presenters have included John Bethel Seminary St. Paul also partners with Weborg speaking on “Spirituality: Questions the Rural Home Missionary Association’s and Quest”; Wolfhart Pannenberg addressing Town and Country Training Program. The the subject “Christianity, Marxism, and program offers summer courses focused Liberation Theology”; and Stanley Grenz on contextualized training in small towns lecturing on “The Gospel and the Star Trek and rural settings. Courses of study include Generation.” ministry, ministry leadership, pastoral care, faith communication, and a seminar in small- THE HOWARD CARLSON town and rural ministry. MEMORIAL LECTURESHIP IN PASTORAL MINISTRIES EDWIN J. OMARK PREACHING The Howard Carlson Lectureship was COMPETITION established by the family of the Reverend More than 40 years ago, Dean Emeritus Edwin Howard Carlson, former executive minister J. Omark established a competition at Bethel of the Southwest Baptist Conference, and is Seminary designed to bring out the best in designed to emphasize the practical areas of biblical preaching from the students. Each ministry, such as evangelism, discipleship, year, Bethel Seminary hosts this competition preaching, and counseling. The first Howard as one more way to help develop the best Carlson Lectureship was held in October 1984 communicators of the Gospel. Each contestant and brought William E. Pannell, professor submits a video recording of a 25-minute of evangelism and black studies at Fuller sermon to be judged by faculty and students. Theological Seminary, to address current issues in evangelism. ZONDERVAN GREEK AWARD To inspire and reward excellence in the study of New Testament Greek, Bethel Seminary St. Paul partners with Zondervan Publishing Company to offer Zondervan’s Excellence in Greek Award. This award is given annually BETHEL SEMINARY ST. PAUL 57

Student Services Unique • Short-Term Counseling: The associate director of personal and professional to Bethel Seminary St. Paul formation (651.635.2361), and associate dean of student development and support ATHLETICS (651.638.8524), have a limited number of The Student Senate in St. Paul coordinates a counseling hours available for students variety of intramural athletics, and on-campus free of charge. Students can contact them facilities are available for football, basketball, directly. and frisbee golf. The campus is ideal for cross- • Professional Counseling: Confidential country skiing in the winter, and outdoor counseling is available for seminary tennis courts are available during the summer. students dealing with issues of stress, Seminary students are also invited to use relationships, sense of call, emotional the Sports and Recreation Center located on well-being, addictions, etc. Students may the university campus. This building houses access the Bethel University Counseling a six-lane running track as well as indoor Services by calling 651.635.8540. The basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts. seminary provides up to six sessions at no fee through the Counseling Center. If the student and counselor agree that further CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER work would be helpful, additional sessions The Bethel Child Development Center, a lab can be arranged for a small fee. The Office school for Bethel undergrad students taking of Student Development and Support also classes toward their pre-primary degree, is provides referrals to competent therapists located in North Village. Several services are outside of Bethel and will subsidize up to available to the seminary community through six sessions of counseling with approved the center, including childcare for children therapists (contact office for criteria). If a ages six weeks to five years old. A child may student has mental health benefits through attend as little as three half days, up to five his/her personal health insurance plan, full days per week. A subsidy of up to $60 a these benefits can be applied to cover costs, month is available for the children of full- in addition to the subsidy. Contact the time seminarians during the school year. Program and Services Coordinator of the Further information and fee schedules may Office of Student Development and Support be obtained by contacting the director of the (651.638.6049). Child Development Center (651.638.6147). FOOD SERVICE COUNSELING Students may purchase meals from the Bethel Seminary provides three resources for university’s Monson Dining Center, 3900 students who desire personal counseling: Grill, or Royal Grounds. Vending machines containing beverages and snacks are also • Faculty Advisors/Members of the Student located in the Seminary Recreation Hall and Development Committee: Students who Seminary Lower Campus Center. Free coffee, need advice or counsel regarding a problem hot water, and ice are always available in the or situation they are facing should feel free Seminary Lower Campus Center as well. to seek out their faculty advisor or a member of the Student Development Committee. Faculty will try to assist students in one or HEALTH SERVICES two sessions, but if additional counseling is Health Services facilities are located on the needed, faculty will refer the students to the university campus. A registered nurse is on Office of Student Development and Support. duty at regular hours Monday through Friday with a physician on campus at scheduled times 58 BETHEL SEMINARY ST. PAUL

during the week. This service is provided for Degrees Offered minimal cost to full-time students. Health Services hours, services, and the schedule of the campus physician are listed on the Health MASTER OF ARTS PROGRAMS Services website. Master of Arts in Children’s and Family Ministry, InMinistry Format WOMEN’S ORGANIZATIONS Master of Arts (Christian Thought) The first woman enrolled in Bethel Seminary Master of Arts (Christian Thought), in 1880. Today, the seminary continues to InMinistry Format meet the needs of both female students and the wives of male students who are a part of Master of Arts in Marriage and Family the community. Although separate meetings Therapy deal with the unique needs of each group, all Master of Arts in Ministry Practice meetings of any women’s group on campus are open to women students, wives, faculty, and Master of Arts in Ministry Practice, staff members. SemPM Format SemWomen provides opportunities for all Master of Arts in Ministry Practice, students, but especially women seminarians, InMinistry Format to address questions related to ministerial Master of Arts in Transformational call, servant leadership, personal spiritual Leadership, InMinistry Format growth, and ways that our culture affects women and men in ministry. Regular Master of Arts (Theological Studies) meetings are planned by the Student Senate representative and faculty advisor. MASTER OF DIVINITY PROGRAMS Woman-to-Woman provides opportunity for Master of Divinity fellowship and personal growth for all student wives. A variety of programming is planned by Master of Divinity, Modular Format (SemPM) the leadership team, made up of student wives Master of Divinity, InMinistry Format and an advisor from the Office of Student Development and Support. Although specific DOCTOR OF MINISTRY programming may vary from year to year, Woman-to-Woman seeks to help each woman make the most of the seminary experience. CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS Bethel Seminary contains an on-site private Certificate in Theological Studies room for all seminary student mothers who Certificate in Young Life Youth Ministry are nursing. This room is located in the Women’s Locker Room in the Seminary Post-Graduate Certificate in Marriage and Recreation Hall. Family Therapy

TUTORIAL ASSISTANCE Peer tutorial assistance is available to students through the Office of Student Development and Support. BETHEL SEMINARY ST. PAUL 59

CONCENTRATIONS Children’s and Family Ministry + Christian Thought + Classical Studies +

Congregational Leadership * Generalist + * Marriage and Family Studies + Ministry Leadership +

Missional Lutheran Studies + * New Testament + ¤ Old Testament + ¤

School of Church Leadership * Spiritual Formation + Transformational Leadership +

+ Master of Divinity * Master of Arts in Ministry Practice ¤ Master of Arts (Theological Studies) 60 BETHEL SEMINARY SAN DIEGO

Serving students in the southwestern United States, Bethel Seminary San Diego is situated on a beautiful campus in Southern California. Its 300 students represent a wide diversity of ages, cultures, vocations, and denominations, making the seminary experience valuable in ways beyond the classroom. BETHEL SEMINARY SAN DIEGO 61

Campus and to seminary in the midst of a career change, sensing God’s call to ministry later in life. Community Resources Bethel Seminary San Diego welcomes such In 1977, Bethel Seminary broadened its differences and the enrichment they bring to ministry and opened a campus in San Diego, the community. Calif. Using the facilities at College Avenue Southern California is a unique place, offering Baptist Church, Bethel Seminary San Diego wonderful climate and geography as well as began offering courses that would eventually many enviable recreational opportunities. It is lead students to degrees in the Master of Arts a region characterized by energetic innovation, (Theological Studies), the Master of Arts frequently giving birth to trends that preview in Applied Ministry, the Master of Arts in the future of the country and the world. Christian Education, the Master of Divinity, and the Master of Arts in Marital and Family Bethel Seminary San Diego is geographically Therapy. and spiritually positioned to touch the hearts of a diverse population. With its proximity San Diego was chosen as the seminary’s to Mexico, San Diego provides a vigorous ­location because it is a community of ethnic Hispanic-American community. The South diversity, burgeoning growth, enormous and Southeast Asian influence can be felt in spiritual need, a large concentration nearly every neighborhood as San Diego is of military personnel, and proximity becoming an increasingly strategic partner to Mexico – factors offering unlimited with Asian countries on the dynamic Pacific opportunities for cross-cultural ministry Rim. The seminary’s student body, faculty, and experiences. staff represent this rich ethnic and cultural Increasing enrollment over the years resulted diversity. in the need to expand Bethel Seminary San Since many graduate students juggle career, Diego’s present 20,000 square-foot campus ministry, family life, and studies, classes at the facilities in order to offer more diverse San Diego campus are conveniently scheduled programming. Construction on a 14,000 during afternoons and evenings. square-foot addition began in February 2012 and was completed in December of that year. This expansion included a new 380-seat Special Academic Programs auditorium, additional classrooms, offices, and a larger student center. CONTEXTUALIZATION The people of San Diego and Best Of, Inc., Contextualization is the process of voted Bethel Seminary San Diego one of the communicating the meaning of the Word of 2002-03 winners in the “Best of Colleges” God in terms that are maximally relevant category. The seminary was also named for each of the cultures of today’s world. It one of the 50 Best ­Christian Places to Work answers this question: How do we transfer by Christianity Today magazine in April what was said by “holy people of old” who 2004. Currently, 300 women and men study lived in ancient cultural contexts, through at the San Diego campus. These students our own cultural understandings as modern represent a wide variety of vocational, cultural, students, into the languages and worldviews of and denominational backgrounds, with peoples who live in different contexts? We ask undergraduate degrees from colleges and this question in our classes while remaining universities across the country and around the committed to the position that biblical truth world. A wide diversity in age and ministry is absolute and must not be compromised. experience exists among the students. While Animated by the Spirit of God, we are some students enter seminary immediately following college graduation, others come 62 BETHEL SEMINARY SAN DIEGO

energized to obey our Lord Jesus Christ’s receive professional counseling preparation command to communicate His Gospel to all that integrates the spiritual, psychological, peoples everywhere. biological, and social domains of human experience. Focusing on marriage and family Each student at Bethel Seminary San Diego, ­relationships equips our students to bring therefore, is embraced as a unique gift from the grace of God to despairing people within God. All members of the community of scholars the contexts of their internal confusion and are ­appreciated for the context from which they relational disarray. have come and in which they thrive. We attempt to make the student’s learning relevant to her Bethel Seminary San Diego is dedicated to or his life situation and calling. Each learner’s providing outstanding theological education family and community background, language of in an environment that embraces human preference, traditions of worship, and vision of diversity and celebrates godly wholeness. life are taken seriously as arenas for theological Biblical studies, theological learning, ministry contextualization. preparation, and personal discipleship are all embraced by a commitment of strategic PHILOSOPHY OF LEARNING contextualization for life in every society. A graduate of Bethel is prepared to understand Theological teaching and learning at Bethel the many historical traditions of applied and Seminary San Diego are designed to reach situative faith and to incarnate the Gospel of the highest standards of biblical scholarship, Christ in any environment to which God may personal devotion, and community relevance. call him or her. The process of interpreting Holy Scripture is informed by the most proven methods of SUPERVISED MINISTRY research. The meanings of the Word of God are derived and applied using context-sensitive, All Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in grammatical, and historical exegesis, and Ministry Practice students are required to contemporary theological methodology. Time- participate in a four-course supervised ministry honored strategies for understanding the Bible sequence throughout their degree programs are combined with field-proven, social scientific (TL565 A, B, C, D). models to conceptualize the Gospel message This course engages the application of ministry in the cultures and maximize its impact in skills and personal developmental goals the lives of those who seek God’s truth in contemporary societies. in a context that considers the individual’s design for ministry vocational direction. Training for evangelism and mission at Accountability relationships, regular reflection, Bethel Seminary San Diego emphasizes the and degree-specific outcomes are woven indigenization of methods for outreach and into the practical ministry experiences. the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Course credit is only granted for internship Language and culture learning are valued and experiences that have received preapproval emphasized as appropriate for cross-cultural from the Office of Supervised Ministry. Upon ministries. Church-planting techniques completion of the prerequisites, contact the and the dynamics of church leadership and Office of Supervised Ministry to begin the management are communicated in ways internship process. Three hours. that respect the ethos and worldviews of the people we serve. At Bethel Seminary San Diego, the training of pastoral counselors and professional therapists is based on the holistic truths of the evangelical Christian faith. As Christ heals the whole person, our students BETHEL SEMINARY SAN DIEGO 63

Degrees Offered

MASTER OF ARTS PROGRAMS Master of Arts in Marital and Family Therapy Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling Master of Arts in Ministry Practice Master of Arts in Ministry Practice, InMinistry Format Master of Arts (Theological Studies)

MASTER OF DIVINITY PROGRAMS Master of Divinity Master of Divinity, InMinistry Format

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS Certificate in Anglican Studies Certificate in Christian Studies Certificate in Ministry Practice

CONCENTRATIONS

Anglican Studies + * Biblical Studies + ¤

Chaplaincy + * Marital and Family Studies +

Missional Leadership + * Missional Lutheran Studies + * Pastoral Care + * Theological and Historical Studies + ¤

Young Life Youth Ministry + *

+ Master of Divinity ¤ Master of Arts (Theological Studies) * Master of Arts in Ministry Practice 64 BETHEL SEMINARY OF THE EAST

The Seminary of the East teaching sites in New England and Metro DC have been closed. Bethel Seminary is assisting current students in the completion of their seminary degrees through Bethel’s distance education program. BETHEL SEMINARY OF THE EAST 65

Bethel Seminary of the schools. This can be accomplished by emailing East Teach-Out the registrar’s office (bsoe-registrar@bethel. edu) with the school, course number, title, In October, 2013, Bethel University announced description or course syllabus, and total the decision to close the Seminary of the East credits, and indicating how the student hopes teaching sites in New England and Metro to apply these courses toward their BSOE DC. To assist students in completing their degree program. programs, the following options have been Information has been compiled to assist made available: students in making a decision about how 1) BSOE students may remain in their current anad where they will complete their seminary programs and take select InMinistry courses program. These resources include the student’s through the St. Paul campus. individual degree evaluation, course listings that identify both online and residential 2) Current, active, degree-seeking students courses, a description of the options may apply to the St. Paul InMinistry program available to BSOE students for completing and complete a program offered by the their programs, financial aid information, InMinistry program. The InMinistry program and lists of course equivalencies at partner incorporates two types of courses; fully schools. Students may contact Lori Matchefts distance courses and intensive courses, which ([email protected]) or Cheryl are offered twice a year at the St. Paul campus. Gregg ([email protected]) to obtain this Inactive or Certificate students should contact information or to review plans for completing the Seminary Admissions Office (bsem- their programs. [email protected]) to apply to the InMinistry program. RESIDENCY 3) Bethel has established agreements with ATS-approved seminaries in both New Master of Divinity degree students are England (Gordon-Conwell Theological required to take a minimum of 30 semester Seminary) and in the Metro DC area (The credits in residence at Bethel Seminary (the John Leland Center for Theological Studies). equivalent of 10 full courses); Master of Arts BSOE students may take classes at one of (Theological Studies) students must take a these schools to supplement their program and minimum of 18 semester credits in residence transfer the credit earned back to Bethel. (the equivalent of six full courses). BSOE students who have not yet met residency 4) Students also have the option of transferring requirements can fulfill the requirement to Gordon-Conwell or The John Leland Center by taking intensive courses at the St. Paul for Theological Studies and earning a degree campus. from one of those partner institutions. Students who choose to do this will be Students are not limited to taking courses at provided a tuition scholarship in consideration partnership schools, although the partnership of the cost of travel to St. Paul for any course agreement will make the process of completing that requires an intensive. Students may also courses at those schools more streamlined apply for a travel grant to help offset costs. than will be the case with other institutions. The scholarship is automatic. The travel grant A list of seminaries accredited by ATS and/or requires evidence of need and an application by regional accreditors where BSOE students must be submitted for consideration of the can take courses to be transferred into their grant. Specific information about the travel Bethel program can be found on the registrar’s grant is available on the Bethel website at website. While these are regionally accredited seminary.bethel.edu/financial-aid/ institutions, students are required to obtain types/grants. pre-approval of any courses taken at those 66 BETHEL SEMINARY OF THE EAST

FINANCIAL AID CONTACT INFORMATION Financial aid options for BSOE students vary Academic/Advising: depending upon the Teach-Out option the Lori Matchefts ([email protected]) student selects. Students who choose to enroll 651.638.6711 in Bethel’s InMinistry program will have General Teach-out Information: normal access to financial aid opportunities. Cheryl Gregg ([email protected]) Those students who choose to transfer to 215.990.0352 another school to complete their program will apply for financial aid at that school. Students Financial Aid: who choose to take some courses from Bethel Main Office ([email protected]) and some courses at another school may be 651.638.6541 eligible for financial aid, and should contact Tuition, Fees, Payments: the Bethel Financial Aid Office for more Business Office ([email protected]) information (seminary.bethel.edu/financial- 651.638.6208 aid). Veterans benefits: PROGRAM COMPLETION Nick Matchefts ([email protected]) 651.638.6361 The BSOE formal Teach-Out ends on June 1, 2017. BSOE students who have not yet completed their programs by June 1, 2017 will be permitted to remain in their current program and continue to complete all program requirements beyond that date. All requirements for the Master of Divinity degree are to be met within 10 years of the time of the student’s initial enrollment. All requirements for the Master of Arts degree are to be met within eight years of the time of the student’s initial enrollment. HYBRID PROGRAMS 67

Bethel Seminary has been a pioneer and a model in combining distance learning with intensive, on-campus classes in order to accommodate students with active lives outside of seminary study. Through this delivery system, called InMinistry, Bethel offers a number of master’s degree programs. Also primarily online but distinct from InMinistry is a premier Doctor of Ministry program, the most advanced degree available from Bethel Seminary. 68 HYBRID PROGRAMS

InMinistry Master’s Degrees • Hebrew/Missional Leadership • Greek/Transformational Leadership The InMinistry program is designed for • Hebrew/Transformational Leadership individuals who are already established in ministry and are eager to pursue applied MASTER OF ARTS IN graduate education, but are able to spend CHILDREN’S AND FAMILY MINISTRY only limited time on the seminary campus. This program makes it possible to complete [St. Paul] a master of divinity degree in five years of The Master of Arts in Children’s and Family continuous enrollment, or one of several Ministry offered through the InMinistry master of arts degrees in three years of program is designed for professionals who continuous enrollment. These degree minister to the particular needs of children programs incorporate two types of courses, and families. It is specially designed for those intensive courses and fully distance courses. ministering in churches, child evangelism Intensive courses incorporate an on-campus organizations, Christian schools, professional experience with a class session that typically organizations, and missions agencies focused meets on campus for one week. This on- on ministry to children and families. campus experience is preceded by faculty guided preparation using distance education methods and is followed by guided application MASTER OF ARTS IN after the on-campus experience. Fully CHRISTIAN THOUGHT distance courses are supported by interactive [St. Paul] technologies that allow students to learn from their professor and fellow students in This integrative degree program enables a collaborative learning community. Degree and inspires students to engage theology, requirements begin on page 99. philosophy, and social contexts through thoughtful reflection on the practices of Christian life in the context of a changing MASTER OF DIVINITY PROGRAM culture. While the core of the program is an [St. Paul and San Diego] exploration of theology in relation to pressing, contemporary issues and dialogues, the The InMinistry Master of Divinity program curriculum begins with a foundation in key makes the degree available to nonresident themes and concepts from the philosophy students serving in ministry positions. The of religion and concludes with a seminar in ministry setting provides a laboratory for missional apologetics, Along the way students application of course material, as well as and professors engage in dialogue among questions posed in the courses. The master biblical studies, theology, philosophy, science, of divinity program is offered with several and cultural issues. Students have an option options. Please refer to “Our Degree Programs” of a master’s thesis or a guided, practical on pages 99-116 for degree requirements for project; the choice is determined by the each option listed below. Please note that all student’s vocational goals and aptitudes. Some options are not available at both campuses. graduates of the program enter church or para- • Greek/Generalist church ministry vocations, which demand an • Hebrew/Generalist in-depth understanding of the Christian faith • Greek and Hebrew/Generalist and culture (such as teaching and discipleship • Greek/Children’s and Family Ministry ministries or church planting). Other • Hebrew/Childrens’ and Family Ministry graduates choose to pursue doctoral work in • Greek/Christian Thought theology and theology-related disciplines (e.g., • Hebrew/Christian Thought systematic or contemporary theology, theology • Greek/Missional Leadership and culture, and theology and science). HYBRID PROGRAMS 69

Students who plan to pursue doctoral studies interdisciplinary in nature and usually involves upon graduation should make those intentions applied exercises, including integral research known to the program director so that they can and writing. A significant proportion of the most efficiently strategize their preparation. program’s requirements will be met in the setting of the applicant’s ministry rather than MASTER OF ARTS IN in residence. Bethel Seminary has two unique and distinct offerings within the Doctor of MINISTRY PRACTICE Ministry degree program: [St. Paul and San Diego] The Master of Arts in Ministry Practice is SELF-DIRECTED DOCTOR for persons called to specialized vocational OF MINISTRY ministry. While the curriculum provides Bethel Seminary’s self-directed Doctor of excellent preparation for specialized ministry Ministry program is nationally recognized, in the church, it is not designed to provide an setting new standards in post-graduate abbreviated period of graduate study leading theological education. It is dedicated to to the pastorate. Those who want to serve in producing transformed, godly leaders ready senior leadership positions are encouraged for 21st century ministry and is convenient, to enroll in the seminary’s Master of Divinity relevant, progressive, focused, and empathetic. program. In the self-directed program, students are free to choose between Church Leadership MASTER OF ARTS IN or Congregation and Family Care, as well as TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP pursue a more specific concentration within the track. Courses are offered in the summer and [St. Paul] winter on the St. Paul campus, and occasionally The Master of Arts in Transformational on the San Diego campus. They also utilize Leadership offered through the InMinistry online technology. program prepares emerging leaders for ministry in churches and missions Doctor of Ministry in Church organizations. It is a cooperative venture Leadership – The Doctor of Ministry in between Bethel Seminary and designated Church Leadership program is designed for partner churches or missions agencies that pastors and ministry staff of churches as well provide a supervised ministry site and sponsor as for those carrying leadership responsibilities a student or student cohort group. This in other Christian organizations. unique educational setting provides a day- Doctor of Ministry in Congregation to-day ministry context for study, leadership and Family Care – The Doctor of Ministry development, and ministry application. in Congregation and Family Care program is designed for pastors and ministry staff of Doctor of Ministry churches as well as for those carrying specific responsibilities in the areas of pastoral care The Doctor of Ministry is the most advanced and spiritual formation. degree for professionals working in ministry. The program at Bethel Seminary strives to provide innovative education to equip transformational leaders. Our program guides students on a research journey to address the burning issues facing the church and the world, leading to social innovation on the ground. The course and project work often is 70 HYBRID PROGRAMS

Doctor of Ministry in Biblical and Theological Engagement – The Doctor of Ministry in Biblical and Theological Engagement program is designed for pastors and ministry staff of churches as well as for those with other responsibilities in Christian organizations that focus on critical aspects of ministry practice from a place of thoughful biblical and theological engagement.

COHORT-BASED PROGRAM With its revolutionary program design and innovative delivery system, Bethel Seminary’s cohort-based Doctor of Ministry program challenges students to take ministry and leadership skills to a new level. Master practitioners and scholars lead unique subject- based, carefully selected cohort groups in an intensive four-year course of study. OUR DEGREE PROGRAMS 71

Bethel Seminary offers seminary experiences in two locations in the United States, but not all degrees are offered at both locations. Students should review this chart to find classes in the geographic areas and delivery systems that apply to their interests. 72 OUR DEGREE PROGRAMS

Bethel Bethel Seminary Seminary Hybrid Degrees Offered St. Paul San Diego Programs SemPM

Master of Arts in Ministry Practice

Master of Arts in Children’s and Family Ministry InMinistry

Master of Arts (Christian Thought) InMinistry

Master of Arts in Marital and Family Therapy

Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy

Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling

Master of Arts (Theological Studies)

Master of Arts in Transformational Leadership InMinistry

Master of Divinity InMinistry

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Master of Arts Degrees  2. Growth in emotional, spiritual, and relational health resulting in observable love for God and neighbor. 3. The capacity and skills for effective ministry The seminary confers a master of arts degree practice in a given specialized ministry area upon students who satisfactorily complete the within the context of a ministry team. prescribed program-related requirements. 4. Intercultural competence as it is lived out These may include the completion of a in various ministries of the local church, supervised ministry component, participation broader community, and the global arena. in formation coursework and developmental 5. Intentional integration of biblical knowledge assessments, evaluation within accountability and personal and spiritual formation into relationships, achievement of a cumulative ministry practice with diverse populations. grade point average of C (2.0) or above, and financial clearance from the Business Office. Graduation is not automatic when academic Students must declare a oncentration requirements have been met. Since the in one of the following areas. seminary aims to graduate men and women At St. Paul: who qualify as Christian leaders, the faculty Generalist (Traditional or InMinistry). and administration will evaluate a student’s Concentration courses include: Discipleship qualifications in terms of spiritual, doctrinal, in Community; Missional Outreach & and professional standards as well as academic Evangelism; one CTL elective; and two electives standards. from CTL or CSPF. Congregational Leadership MASTER OF ARTS (Traditional or SemPM). Concentration IN MINISTRY PRACTICE courses include: Introduction to Pastoral Care and Counseling; Discipleship in Community; [St. Paul and San Diego] Missional Outreach and Evangelism; Leading The Master of Arts in Ministry Practice Congregational Worship; Leading Celebrations (M.A.M.P.) is for persons called to specialized in the Christian Life Cycle; and Organizational vocational ministry. Each region of Bethel Leadership and Church Governance. Seminary offers its own set of concentrations ranging from Congregational Leadership to At San Diego: Chaplaincy. While the curriculum provides Anglican Studies. The Anglican Studies excellent preparation for specialized ministry courses are intended primarily for master of in the church, it is not designed to provide an divinity students seeking ordination in the abbreviated period of graduate study leading Anglican Church of North America; however, to the pastorate. Those who want to serve in these courses can also be used as an Anglican senior leadership positions are encouraged Studies concentration in either the M.Div. to enroll in the seminary’s master of divinity program or the Master of Arts in Ministry program. Practice program. Concentration courses include: Anglican Theology & History; Anglican The objectives of the program are as follows: Spirituality; Worship in the Prayer Book 1. A comprehensive understanding of biblical Tradition; and Ministry with Sacraments. content, a discerning approach to biblical Chaplaincy. This program will enable interpretation, and theological reflection chaplains (and those preparing for chaplaincy) informed by historical traditions. to train for ministry in such diverse contexts as healthcare services, educational institutions, 74 OUR DEGREE PROGRAMS

businesses and corporations, correctional Forming Missional Systems; Storytelling & facilities, and the military. Concentration Scripture Development; Defining Tentmaking; courses include: Chaplaincy in Contemporary and Multicultural Partnerships. Society; Crisis Intervention/ Trauma Response; Family Systems; Cross-Cultural Counseling; At all locations: Child Abuse Assessment/Intervention; School of Church Leadership Substance Abuse Assessment/Intervention; and (Traditional, SemPM, InMinistry). Domestic Violence Assessment/Intervention. Concentration courses include: Collaborative Leadership and Social Alignment; Leadership Pastoral Care and Counseling. This Development and Formation; Ethics, Worldview, concentration enables students to prepare and Leadership; Followership; Negotiating for the counseling tasks common in ministry Conflict Through Dialogue; and Leadership in settings as well as for preventive educational Diverse Cultures. Concentration courses are efforts in the church. The curriculum taken through the Converge Worldwide School provides preparation in pastoral care and of Church Leadership. counseling that would enable those involved in local churches as well as agency ministries Young Life Youth Ministry. The Young Life to enhance health and wholeness in the Youth Ministry concentration is intended for variety of organizational and social contexts students who are concurrently involved in the served by these ministries. Concentration Young Life organization. Young Life courses courses include: Introduction to Pastoral approved for transfer to Bethel Seminary to Care & Counseling; Crisis Intervention/ meet requirements for this concentration in Trauma Response; Family Systems; Growing the M.A.M.P. include: DC635YL Foundations Through Small Groups; and one additional PC of Incarnational Youth Ministry; DC636YL elective(s) totaling 3 credits. Life of Christ: Communicating Christ to Adolescent Culture; ML/SP612YL Leadership I; Missional Leadership. The Missional ML613YL Leadership II; and PC607YL Pastoral Leadership concentration is designed Counseling. The Young Life concentration for those whose focus is leading church in the M.A.M.P. comprises any four of these ministries from a missional commitment courses taken in addition to the 39 credits of (each member marked by and caught up in the MA core, M.A.M.P. degree-specific courses, God’s mission in the world). The program Senior Integrative Seminar, and Supervised is flexible to give either local or global Ministry. application, depending on the needs of the student. The curriculum is intended to produce individuals who are theological thinkers, THE MASTER OF ARTS IN missional activists, leadership developers, CHILDREN’S AND FAMILY MINISTRY cultural analysts, spiritual mentors, and [InMinistry/St. Paul] relevant communicators. Concentration courses include: Principles of Community The Master of Arts in Children’s and Family Development; Practice in Community Ministry is designed for those who minister Development; Christianity & Culture; Religion to the children and families in churches and in Anthropology; Implementing Change; parachurch organizations. The program allows Intercultural Communication; and addtional students currently serving in professional or ML elective(s) totaling 3 credits for M.A.M.P. lay volunteer ministry to complete the degree or 6 credits for M.Div. Electives include: requirements through a hybrid learning Planting Missional Churches; Understanding environment: a mixture of online courses and Islam; Researching Context of Ministry; on-campus intensives taught on the St. Paul Principles of Counseling, Spiritism, & Folk campus. Students have a balance of Bible and Beliefs; Growing Through Small Groups; Theology and Children’s and Family Ministry OUR DEGREE PROGRAMS 75

courses with an emphasis that integrates 1. A comprehensive understanding of biblical spiritual formation throughout the curriculum. content, a discerning approach to biblical The degree can be completed in three years. interpretation, and theological reflection informed by historical traditions. The objectives of the program are as follows: 2. Growth in emotional, spiritual, and 1. A comprehensive understanding of biblical relational health resulting in observable love content, a discerning approach to biblical for God and neighbor. interpretation, and theological reflection 3. An in-depth comprehension, analysis, and informed by historical traditions. evaluation of the intersections of theology, 2. Growth in emotional, spiritual, and philosophy, and culture with the goal of relational health resulting in observable love strengthening the witness of the church in for God and neighbor. society and the academy. 3. The capacity and skills for effective children’s 4. Intercultural competence for the purpose of and family ministry leadership and the advancing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. ability to function successfully on a ministry 5. Intentional integration of faith, learning, life, team. and practice. 4. Intercultural competence as it is lived out in the children’s and family ministry of the local THE MASTER OF ARTS IN church, broader community, and the global MARITAL AND FAMILY THERAPY arena. 5. Integration of biblical knowledge and [Traditional/San Diego] personal and spiritual formation into This program is designed from the perspective ministry practice with children and families. of family systems for persons who would like to work with individuals, couples, and THE MASTER OF ARTS families as a licensed marriage and family (CHRISTIAN THOUGHT) therapist. Graduates serve as clinical therapists in a wide range of mental health settings as [St. Paul, Traditional/ InMinistry] well as specialists in family ministry within The M.A. (Christian Thought) degree prepares churches, parish-based counseling practices, students for vocations focused on teaching parachurch ministries, and pastoral counseling and communicating theology, Christian agencies. This degree program also prepares philosophy, and the intersection of faith with students for doctoral studies in marriage and cultural issues. Graduates work in church, family studies. All students admitted to the para-church, academic, and marketplace Master of Arts in Marital and Family Therapy vocations. This program enables students to (M.A.M.F.T.) program must complete the explore the intersection of Christian thought assessment process required of all seminary with philosophy, science and contemporary students during their first year of study. During culture. Students learn to integrate theology the last year of the program, students will with social issues and cultural phenomena. write a major MFT Senior Integrative Project, They receive a rigorous grounding in Bible, which must be approved in order to graduate. theology, and history and learn to apply A cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher (C average), Christian thought in strategic and missional and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (B ways. Christian worldview questions such as average) in their required marital and family the nature of truth, the authority of Scripture, therapy courses are required to graduate with the uniqueness of Christ, the origin and goal the M.A.M.F.T. degree. Full-time students of creation, the problem of evil and suffering, can complete the degree program within and the nature and being of God, meet with three years, four years for part-time students. practical and pastoral concerns. After successful completion of the practicum entrance process, a 500-hour, 12-month The objectives of the program are as follows: 76 OUR DEGREE PROGRAMS

practicum is started and completed during the second or third academic year; and completion last program year. of a senior integrative project. In addition to maintaining a cumulative grade point average All students admitted to the M.A.M.F.T. of 2.0 or higher (C average), Master of Arts in program are required to complete a minimum Marriage and Family Therapy students are of 15 hours of individual psychotherapy required to hold a cumulative grade point provided by a L.M.F.T., LPCC, LCSW, or average of 3.0 or higher (B average) in their psychologist of their own choosing. Each required marriage and family courses to student will be fully responsible for financial graduate. arrangements with the therapist. In addition to the regular seminary admission The Marital and Family Therapy master’s requirements, a student applying for this program at Bethel Seminary San Diego is program will need at least 18 semester hours nationally accredited by the Commission on in the social sciences; one course in basic Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy counseling skills that includes an experiential, Education (COAMFTE), 112 S. Alfred Street, videotaped role-play component; 100 hours Alexandria, VA 22314, 703.838.9808, coa@ of volunteer work and/or professional work aamft.org. experience with individuals, couples, and/or Coursework meets the academic requirements families; and an undergraduate GPA of at least for licensure as a marital and family 3.0. In addition to regular seminary application therapist in California as well as most of the materials, applicants to this program will requirements in many other states. Following need two references from supervisors of graduation, additional supervised clinical volunteer and/or professional work experience; practice and passing two licensing exam(s) (in a personal profile; and a 1,500-2,000 word California) are required for licensure. paper discussing personal family experience. A group interview is also required of all qualified A Master of Arts in Marriage and Family applicants. Therapy (M.A.M.F.T.) is offered in St. Paul. Though it does not include all of the academic Coursework meets the academic requirements requirements for licensure in California, it does for licensure as a marriage and family therapist satisfy academic requirements for licensure in in most states, but additional supervised Minnesota and most other states. For further clinical practice and the passing of a licensing information, see the following. examination would typically be needed to obtain actual licensure. THE MASTER OF ARTS IN A Master of Arts in Marital and Family MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY Therapy is offered in San Diego, incorporating distinctives necessary for California licensure. [Traditional/St. Paul] For further information, see above. The Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy program is designed for persons who THE MASTER OF ARTS IN MENTAL would like to work as a licensed marriage and HEALTH COUNSELING family therapist in a variety of settings. This degree program also prepares students for [Traditional/San Diego] doctoral studies in marriage and family. The Master of Arts in Mental Health Necessary for the completion of the program Counseling (M.H.C.) provides all of the are: participation in required formation academic requirements for licensure in assessments and activities; satisfactory California as a Licensed Professional Clinical completion of the practicum readiness process; Counselor (LPCC). It is designed specifically a 360-hour, nine-month practicum during the for students who are committed to integrating OUR DEGREE PROGRAMS 77

Christian theology, Christian spirituality, or theological disciplines. The objectives of the clinical theory, and clinical practice. Seminary program are as follows: level courses in theology, biblical studies, and 1. A comprehensive understanding of biblical Christian social ethics are taken along with content, a discerning approach to biblical clinical courses and a senior year nine-month interpretation, and theological reflection practicum. Students may select between full- informed by historical traditions; time (three-year) and part-time (four-year) 2. Growth in emotional, spiritual, and relational pathways in a learning environment that health resulting in observable love for God stimulates personal, spiritual, and professional and neighbor; development. Graduates will be equipped to 3. Capacity and skills in the area of work professionally in a wide variety of secular concentration; and Christian mental health settings. 4. Intercultural competence for the purpose of All students admitted to the Master of Arts advancing the Gospel of Jesus Christ; and in Mental Health Counseling program must 5. Intentional integration of faith, learning, life, complete the assessment process required of and practice. all seminary students during their first year In St. Paul, a student must declare a of study. A cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher (C concentration in either Old Testament or New average), and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher Testament. Concentration courses for a New (B average) in their required clinical courses Testament concentration include: BT610, (MH and MF courses) are required to graduate NT541, NT542, NT652, NT518 or OT518, 7.5 with the M.H.C. degree. credits in New Testament electives, SP510, and All students admitted to the M.H.C. program either BT770 or a New Testament elective. are required to complete a minimum of 15 Concentration courses for an Old Testament hours of individual psychotherapy provided concentration include: BT610, OT541, OT542, by a licensed LMFT, LCSW, or psychologist of OT652, NT518 or OT518, 7.5 credits in Old their own choosing. Each student will be fully Testament electives, SP510, and either BT770 or responsible for financial arrangements with the an Old Testament elective. therapist. In San Diego, a student must declare a concentration in either Biblical Studies or in THE MASTER OF ARTS Theological and Historical Studies. (THEOLOGICAL STUDIES) Theological and Historical Studies [Traditional/St. Paul, San Diego] concentration: This concentration acquaints The purposes of the Master of Arts (Theological students more fully with the theological Studies) are to prepare whole and holy learners resources of the Christian tradition, and the for teaching ministries in the church, and to church’s experience through the centuries. It equip others for further studies and eventual provides an opportunity to develop theological vocations of teaching, research, and witness skills and to selectively appropriate from the in academic settings. The degree is also suited Christian heritage what may be usefully applied for those with a non-vocational interest in to contemporary challenges and opportunities. graduate-level biblical, historical, or theological The concentration is also recommended studies. While their scholarly competencies as preparation for advanced degrees in will be closely assessed in respective courses, these fields. Students may select a balanced students will also be in purposeful dialogue representation of TS and HS elective courses with matters of spiritual and personal totaling fifteen (15) credits. formation and leadership competencies particular to church-related teaching ministries and academic vocations in biblical, historical, 78 OUR DEGREE PROGRAMS

Biblical Studies concentration: This St. Paul campus. A hallmark of this program concentration increases students’ competency is the link among classroom learning, peer in one or more of the biblical languages, interaction among the cohort group, and deepens their understanding of the Bible’s practical application in the supervised history and its integrative themes, and equips ministry context of the student. them with additional skills for responsible The objectives of the program are as follows: interpretation of the biblical message. The concentration is also recommended as a 1. A comprehensive understanding of biblical preparation for advanced degrees in biblical content, a discerning approach to biblical studies. Students may select any combination interpretation, and theological reflection of OT and/or NT elective courses totaling informed by historical traditions. fifteen (15) credits. 2. Growth in emotional, spiritual, and relational health resulting in observable love At both campuses the degree is awarded upon for God and neighbor. completion of 54 semester credits. 3. The capacity and skills to provide biblically based, effective leadership in a variety of THE MASTER OF ARTS IN ministry settings, including local churches, TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP non-profit organizations, and ministry agencies. [InMinistry] 4. Intercultural competence for the purpose The purpose of the Master of Arts in of advancing the Gospel in his or her local Transformational Leadership (M.A.T.L) is to community and the global arena. prepare emerging and established leaders for 5. Integration of biblical knowledge, leadership ministry in churches, mission organizations, theory and practice, and personal and and parachurch organizations with global spiritual formation into his or her ministry reach. A growing number of churches in context. America and around the world, as well as global mission agencies, are large and highly complex organizations. These organizations require increasing levels of leadership Master of Divinity Degrees  sophistication. Persons prepared through this program will be equipped to take on leadership in these fluid and continually For graduation with a master of divinity growing ministry endeavors. The M.A.T.L. is a degree, a student must complete a minimum cooperative venture between Bethel Seminary of 87 semester credits and maintain at least and designated partner churches or mission a C (2.0) average. In addition, the following agencies, which provide a supervised ministry requirements must be met by all candidates site and sponsor an individual student or for a degree: complete supervised ministry student cohort group. This unique educational requirements, including the assessment and setting provides a day-to-day ministry context evaluation program; and clearance of financial for study, leadership development, spiritual accounts. Failure to meet the deadlines and personal formation, and ministry indicated in the calendar will incur forfeiture application. The program allows non-resident of candidacy for a year. However, graduation students currently serving in supervised is not automatic when academic requirements ministry settings to complete the degree have been met. Since the seminary aims to requirements through technology-mediated graduate qualified Christian leaders, the faculty delivery, with a mixture of distance courses, and staff will, on an ongoing basis, evaluate local, on-site mentored leadership courses, a student’s readiness in terms of spiritual, and on-campus intensives taught at the OUR DEGREE PROGRAMS 79

developmental, doctrinal, and professional students to minister effectively in a particular standards as well as academic standards. ministry vocation.

The master of divinity program is designed to MASTER OF DIVINITY guide students in a process of growth through LANGUAGE TRACKS cognitive studies, skill courses and experiences, self-assessment measures, counseling, and Preaching the biblical Gospel is central to community life that leads to self-understanding Christian ministry. Therefore, Bethel’s faculty and spiritual maturity. The degree is designed believes that master of divinity students should to prepare persons for professional ministry learn the biblical languages and be required to in the church and other organizations through take a biblical language track. positions such as pastor, missionary, chaplain, Greek Track – In the Greek language track, denominational minister, or parachurch leader. students take Beginning Greek, Intermediate It seeks to graduate people who have knowledge Greek, and Greek Exegesis. Students with and experience of the Christian faith, who sufficient knowledge of Greek may take a show evidence of emotional and spiritual qualifying examination for advanced standing. maturity, who relate to others with integrity, who possess skills for ministry, and who meet Hebrew Track – In the Hebrew language the educational requirements for ordination. track, students take Beginning Hebrew, Specifically, it seeks to develop whole and holy Intermediate Hebrew, and Hebrew Exegesis. leaders who demonstrate to the satisfaction Students with sufficient knowledge of Hebrew of the faculty and ministry supervisors the may take a qualifying examination for advanced following: standing. 1. A comprehensive understanding of biblical Greek and Hebrew Track –The Greek content, a discerning approach to biblical and Hebrew Track is for students desiring interpretation, and theological reflection competency in both biblical languages or informed by historical traditions; who are required to take both languages by 2. Growth in emotional, spiritual, and the denomination in which they seek to be relational health resulting in observable love ordained. Students in this dual language for God and neighbor; track take Beginning Greek, Intermediate 3. The capacity and skills for effective ministry Greek, Greek Exegesis, Beginning Hebrew, leadership; Intermediate Hebrew, and Hebrew Exegesis. 4. Intercultural competence for the purpose of Students with sufficient competency in either advancing the Gospel of Jesus Christ; and language may take a qualifying examination 5. Intentional integration of faith, learning, life, for advanced standing. and practice. Students in the nontraditional delivery systems (SemPM and InMinistry) have a variety of MASTER OF DIVINITY WITH ONE OF THE accommodations to pursue language study. See MINISTRY PRACTICE CONCENTRATIONS the program directors for further information. [San Diego] This program is designed to prepare church or agency leaders who will be applying their gifts in chaplaincy, missional leadership, Anglican studies, Young Life youth ministry, or pastoral care.

The remainder of the concentration consists of prescribed courses designed to prepare 80 OUR DEGREE PROGRAMS

SemPM Programs  Monday evenings with some fully distance courses. Courses in the M.Div. completion sequence meet Tuesdays, Thursdays, or are fully distance. Students in SemPM can expect • MASTER OF ARTS IN to invest approximately 16-20 hours/week (including class time). MINISTRY PRACTICE • MASTER OF DIVINITY The M.A.M.P. degree requires the completion of 51 credits, achievement of a grade point [SemPM St. Paul] average of C (2.0) or above, and financial clearance from the Business Office. The Bethel Seminary offers two degrees in the M.A.M.P. program is completed in three years. modular format: the Master of Arts in Ministry Practice (M.A.M.P.) with a concentration in Students wishing to pursue the Master of Congregational Leadership and the Master of Divinity degree will take 36 credits beyond the Divinity (M.Div.). Both are grounded in biblical prescribed master of arts track. All coursework foundations, transformational leadership, in the program contributes directly to the and personal and spiritual formation. Class master of divinity degree (Greek, Hebrew, schedules and course calendars are designed or Greek & Hebrew track, with a Generalist for students seeking a seminary education concentration), but the M.A.M.P. will not be while working fulltime. granted. M.A.M.P. and M.Div. students follow the same Both the M.A.M.P. and M.Div. require a sequence of courses together for the first two Supervised Ministry experience. Students and a half years. In the spring of year three, should consult with the director of formation, M.A.M.P. students finish their program while supervised ministry, and placement at M.Div. students begin to take M.Div. specific least two years prior to graduation to make courses. Courses in the first three years meet arrangements to develop an internship plan.

SemPM Program: Structure of an Average Year

Classes meet Monday evenings. New groups start in September.

September-December January February-May June/July August 5:30-10 p.m. 5:30-10 p.m. 5:30-10 p.m. No class Course 1 Course 3 Course 4 Course 6 (7 weeks) (3-5 weeks) (7 weeks) (7 weeks) Distance Break Break Education 5:30-10 p.m. 5:30-10 p.m. Course 2 Course 5 (7 weeks) (7 weeks)

Additional 1. 5 credit course taken over 16 weeks may be required in some terms. Students en- rolled continuously in the program are considered to be full time. OUR DEGREE PROGRAMS 81

Certificate Programs with master’s degrees from counseling or psychological services programs or master [St. Paul and San Diego] of divinity graduates with concentrations in Marriage and Family Studies who desire further academic specialization in the area of marriage and family therapy. It is designed to Increasingly, large numbers of capable and meet the academic requirements for licensure committed Christians express the need for as a marriage and family therapist in most more depth and background in knowledge states, but additional supervised clinical and experience in order to serve Christ more practice and the successful completion of a effectively. They also want to understand and licensing examination are needed to obtain appreciate the dimensions of their own faith to a actual licensure. Certificate students are greater extent. Some are not certain about their required to complete one 3-credit Bible/ future vocations. Certificate programs offer a Theology course (Interpretation and the limited course of study, giving individuals a Interpreter) as well as non-credit assessment, basis for deciding whether a church vocation formation, and practicum readiness activities might be what God desires for them. Certificate required of M.A.M.F.T. students. programs include: MF Concentration Courses The Certificate in Theological Studies MF611 Foundations of MF Studies (St. Paul) is awarded upon completion of MF612 Families in Context: Gender, Class, 24 semester credits. It comprises three core and Culture courses and five electives. MF613 Dynamics of Family Interaction MF621 Individual Development within the The Certificate in Theological Studies is offered Family for those individuals who want more depth in MF622 Psychopathology I biblical studies and theology to enhance their MF623 Psychopathology II current ministries and occupations; for those MF624 Challenges over the Family Life Cycle needing biblical and theological studies for MF631  Professional and Ethical Issues missions and parachurch organizations; or for in MFT individuals seeking direction regarding their MF641 Theories of Marriage and Family future vocations who want a limited course of MF642 Assessment and Treatment Planning study to guide them in making a decision about MF643  Advanced Clinical Issues vocational Christian ministry. MF651 Research Design and Evaluation The 24 credit certificate can be completed in in MFT two years and requires the following courses: MF711 Supervised Clinical Experience I MF712 Supervised Clinical Experience II BT510 Hermeneutics...... 3 SP510 Introduction to Spiritual & Other Requirements Personal Formation...... 3 BT514 Interpretation and the Interpreter TS512 Practicum Readiness Process or TS513 Systematic Theology...... 3 MFT-specific formation assessments Electives Any courses at Bethel Seminary....15 In addition to regular seminary application The Post-graduate Certificate in materials, MFT certificate applicants need two Marriage and Family Therapy (St. references from supervisors or professional Paul) is awarded upon completion of up to 45 work experience; a personal profile; and a semester credits. Each student’s individualized 1,500-2,000 word paper discussing personal course of study is dependent upon previous family experience. A group interview is also graduate-level coursework completed. This required of all qualified applicants. The certificate is designed for professionals application deadline is April 1. 82 OUR DEGREE PROGRAMS

The Certificate in Young Life Youth strengthen their faith and understanding, and Ministry (St. Paul) The certificate in Young to equip them to teach and lead with godly Life Youth Ministry is intended for students wisdom. The 21 required credits must include: who are serving as staff in the Young Life at least 3 credits in Biblical Studies; at least organization. Certificate requirements include 3 credits in Historical Studies or Theological BT510 (to be taken at Bethel Seminary) and Studies; at least 3 credits in Christian Ethics; five Young Life courses approved for transfer and at least 3 credits in Christian Spirituality. to Bethel Seminary: DC645YL, DC646YL, Overall, at least 12 of the 21 credits must be ML612YL, ML613YL, and PC607YL. from foundational disciplines. Only courses The Certificate in Anglican Studies (San taken for credit will count toward the Diego) is awarded upon completion of 21 certificate. All 21 required credits must be taken credits. The certificate requires the following at Bethel; coursework from other institutions courses: is not transferable. Students who later choose to pursue a Bethel degree after receiving this HS689 Anglican Spirituality...... 3 certificate could receive transfer credit for ML679 Worship in the Prayer courses taken if applicable to their specific Book Tradition...... 3 degree program. TS674 Ministry with the Sacraments...... 3 TS/HS690 Anglican Theology and History...... 3

Students will also select one preaching course (3 credits), one Old Testament course Concentrations  (3 credits), and one New Testament course (3 credits), bringing the total to 21 required credits. A concentration is a cluster of advanced courses The Certificate in Ministry Practice beyond the core, designed intentionally for (San Diego) is awarded upon completion of 21 vocational specialization either in one discipline credits (12 credits for students who have a prior exclusively or in two or more disciplines seminary degree; see below). This program is from the same area. Students anticipating designed to offer those individuals who desire diversified ministries requiring competence in more depth and background knowledge in a several disciplines may choose the generalist specialized vocational area in order to minister distribution. The concentration will be noted more effectively. Three foundational courses on the student’s transcripts. (3 credits each) are required for students Men and women in vocational Christian who do not have a prior seminary degree: service must be prepared to serve in a broad Hermeneutics, Systematic Theology I, and a range of ministries. The servant of God, Spiritual Formation elective. The remaining properly trained, will know how to teach, concentration courses (12 credits total) will be preach, evangelize, counsel, administrate, selected from one of the four Ministry Practice and relate helpfully to people. Because of concentrations: Anglican Studies, Chaplaincy, the growing demand for specialization in Pastoral Care, or Missional Leadership. Christian ministry, however, most students The Certificate in Christian Studies will select defined concentrations in specific (San Diego) is awarded upon completion vocational interests. While the core courses of 21 credits. The goal of this program, which in the curriculum lay the foundation for a emphasizes foundational coursework (biblical, multifaceted ministry, the advanced courses historical, and theological studies), is to nurture include the students’ concentrations. Students more informed, whole and holy laypersons choose these courses in consultation with their for the blessing of church congregations and advisors. In addition, students will also engage their witness to the world. Its purposes are to in required supervised internship experiences OUR DEGREE PROGRAMS 83

where they have the opportunity to develop and facilities, and the military. In addition to apply their growing ministry skills. theological and ethical training, graduates of the program will be knowledgeable of the ways In the non-concentration area, M.Div. students in which pastoral care is put into practice in may take courses in any of the disciplines, with non-church/parish settings. Concentration the exception of Hebrew, where the cap is three courses include: Chaplaincy in Contemporary courses. Society; Crisis Intervention/Trauma Response; Family Systems; Cross-Cultural Counseling; ADMISSION TO THE MARRIAGE Child Abuse Assessment/ Intervention; AND FAMILY STUDIES Substance Abuse Assessment/ Intervention; and Domestic Violence Assessment/ CONCENTRATION (ST. PAUL) Intervention. The student intending to receive a Missional Leadership (San Diego concentration in marriage and family studies - M.Div., M.A.M.P.). The Missional in St. Paul must be pursuing coursework in Leadership concentration is designed to the master of divinity degree program, is equip participants to both lead and develop expected to meet specific criteria for admission leaders who in turn can develop other leaders to the discipline, and must fulfill specified in rising generations. The curriculum is requirements for continuance in the discipline. intended to produce individuals who are Admission to the seminary does not ensure theological thinkers, missional activists, admission to the discipline. The seminary leadership developers, cultural architects, reserves the right to consider as part of spiritual mentors, and relevant communicators. admission to and continuance in a discipline Concentration courses include: Principles those personal qualities, general health, of Community Development; Practice in scholastic achievement, conduct, attitude, Community Development; Christianity or other standards seen as appropriately & Culture; Religion in Anthropology; related. Contact the Office of the Registrar for Implementing Change; Intercultural application procedures. Communication; and additional ML elective(s) totaling 3 credits. APPLIED AREA Pastoral Care and Counseling Anglican Studies (San Diego - M.Div., (San Diego - M.Div., M.A.M.P.). This M.A.M.P.). The Anglican Studies courses concentration enables students to prepare are intended primarily for master of divinity for the counseling tasks common in ministry students seeking ordination in the Anglican settings as well as for preventive educational Church of North America; however, these efforts in the church. The curriculum courses can also be used as an Anglican provides preparation in pastoral care and Studies concentration in either the M.Div. counseling that would enable those involved program or the Master of Arts in Ministry in local church as well as agency ministries to Practice program. Concentration courses enhance health and wholeness in the variety include: Anglican Theology & History; Anglican of organizational and social contexts served Spirituality; Worship in the Prayer Book by these ministries. Concentration courses Tradition; and Ministry with the Sacraments. include: Introduction to Pastoral Care & Counseling; Crisis Intervention/Trauma Chaplaincy (San Diego - M.Div., Response; Family Systems; Growing Through M.A.M.P.). This program will enable Small Groups; and one additional PC elective(s) chaplains and those preparing for chaplaincy totaling 3 credits. to train for ministry in contexts such as healthcare services, educational institutions, businesses and corporations, correctional 84 OUR DEGREE PROGRAMS

Children’s and Family Ministry (St. Ministry Leadership (St. Paul - M.Div. Paul - M.Div. only). This concentration only). The Ministry Leadership concentration is currently available only in the InMinistry will equip students to address a wide variety delivery format. Concentration courses include of leadership challenges and opportunities in Introduction to Children’s and Family Ministry; organizational settings, including the local Teaching and Learning Process; Ministry church, ministry agencies, and non-profit with Families through the Life Cycle; Global/ organizations. Classes focus on contemporary Missional Perspectives of CFM; and one free leadership theory and practice as informed by elective. the Bible. Team leadership, communication in organizational settings, leading the change Marriage and Family Studies (St. Paul process, and organizational effectiveness - M.Div. only). The Marriage and Family receive special emphasis. The concentration Studies concentration allows students to learn requires three CTL electives beyond the core the skills both to provide pastoral leadership requirements, and one elective from either BTF and to understand family systems. It teaches or CSPF. students to teach, preach, and administer programs in ways that are sensitive to family Spiritual Formation (St. Paul - M.Div. issues, and to understand systemic dynamics of only). The concentration in Spiritual congregational life. Formation invites students to explore the multidimensional, holistic nature of formation; The concentration courses include: to listen for next steps in their own formation Foundations of Marriage and Family; Families journeys; and to serve as trustworthy spiritual in Context; Dynamics of Family Interaction; companions in the faith journeys of others. The and Challenges over the Family Life Cycle. concentration requires three CSPF electives Marital and Family Studies (San Diego beyond the core requirements and one elective - M.Div. only). This concentration provides from either CTL or BTF beyond the core students the perspectives and information requirements, and two free electives. necessary to provide pastoral leadership that Transformational Leadership (St. is informed by marriage and family systems Paul - M.Div. only). The Transformational theories. Students’ ministry skills will be Leadership concentration is designed enhanced by systemic and developmental for individuals anticipating service as understanding of congregational life and pastors of local churches. Recognizing the church-community relationships. diversity of roles demanded of the pastor, The concentration courses include: Principles the concentration’s primary focus is on of Counseling (prerequisite for all other courses development of the knowledge, attitude, in this concentration); Theories of MFT I and skills of an effective servant leader (prerequisite for all other MFT courses in in the global church of the 21st century. this concentration); Individual Development, The concentration requires Stewardship, Aging, and Family Life Cycle; Families in Change, and the Missional Community; Team Context: Gender, Class, Culture; Dynamics Leadership in Global Perspective; Leadership of Family Process; Sexuality & Intimacy in Communication in Global Perspective; Leading Couples & Families; Child Abuse Assessment/ and Theologizing in Global Perspective; and Intervention; Substance Abuse Assessment/ ML632 or one GC elective. Intervention; and Domestic Violence Converge School of Church Leadership Assessment/Intervention (no free electives (San Diego/St. Paul - M.Div., M.A.M.P.). with this concentration). The Converge School of Church Leadership concentration is intended for students who are or have been involved in the Converge School of Church Leadership in partnership with the OUR DEGREE PROGRAMS 85

Bethel Graduate School. The concentration courses approved for transfer to Bethel consists of any four of the following courses: Seminary to meet requirements for this Collaborative Leadership and Social concentration include DC635YL Foundations Alignment; Leadership Development and of Incarnational Youth Ministry; DC636YL Formation; Ethics, Worldview and Leadership; Life of Christ: Communicating Christ to Followership; Negotiating Conflict Through Adolescent Culture; ML/SP612YL Leadership I, Dialogue; and Leadership in Diverse Cultures. ML613YL Leadership II; and PC607YL Pastoral The Converge School of Church Leadership in Counseling. The Young Life concentration in the M.Div. is comprised of any four of these the M.Div. is comprised of any four of these courses taken in addition to the 63 credits courses taken in addition to the 63 credits of the M.Div. core, two free electives, Senior of the M.Div. core, two free electives, Senior Integrative Seminar, and Supervised Ministry. Integrative Seminar, and Supervised Ministry. The Converge School of Church Leadership The Young Life concentration in the M.A.M.P. concentration in the M.A.M.P. is comprised of is comprised of any four of these courses taken any four of these courses taken in addition to in addition to all other degree requirements. all other degree requirements. Missional Lutheran Studies (San Diego/ CLASSICAL AREA St. Paul - M.Div., M.A.M.P.). Missional Biblical Studies (San Diego - M.Div., Lutheran Studies describes the process of M.A. (Theological Studies)). This preparing followers of Jesus to live Christ-like concentration increases students’ competency lives and to replicate their lives in others. It in one or more of the biblical languages, denotes growing others to maturity through deepens their understanding of the Bible’s a repeatable, life-on-life method (1 Cor. history and its integrative themes, and equips 11:1—“Imitate me, just as I imitate Christ”). As a them with additional skills for responsible concentration, Missional Lutheran Studies will interpretation of the biblical message. The prepare students spiritually and academically concentration is also recommended as to lead and serve in the burgeoning missional preparation for advanced degrees in biblical and renewal movements in contexts informed studies. Students may select any combination by Lutheranism. The academic work combines of language courses and/or 600- to 700-level study in the theology of discipleship and BI, BT, NT, and/ or OT courses totaling 15 of Lutheran renewal. The co-curricular credits. experience facilitated by the Master’s Institute adds a three-year discipleship experience where Christian Thought (St. Paul - M.Div. each student learns and practices a repeatable only). A concentration in Christian Thought discipleship process. Concentration courses is designed to enable M.Div. students to focus consist of Common Priesthood, Covenant on the intellectual exploration of the Christian and Kingdom and two of the following three faith and the intersection of Christianity and courses: Confessional Theology, Bonhoeffer culture. It serves students who desire church and Life Together, and Lutheran Christianity. ministry vocations in teaching, discipleship, Students in this concentration may satisfy their and apologetics as well as students who may supervised ministry requirement through an wish to go on for further graduate study in internship facilitated by the Master’s Institute theological studies (but who also desire the and transferred to Bethel Seminary. M.Div.). Students participate in internships with the Office of Formation, Supervised Young Life Youth Ministry (San Diego/ Ministry, and Placement. Those who sense St. Paul - M.Div., M.A.M.P.). The Young a call to teaching, outreach, or discipleship Life Youth Ministry concentration is intended ministry using the concentration in Christian for students who are concurrently involved Thought may develop their internships with in the Young Life organization. Young Life those ministries in view. Concentration courses 86 OUR DEGREE PROGRAMS

include: Methods and Themes in Christian skills and to selectively appropriate from the Thought; Integrative Hermeneutics or Theology Christian heritage what may be usefully applied and Science; Perspectives on Evil & Suffering; to contemporary challenges and opportunities. Theology in Global Context; one culture The concentration is also recommended as elective; and one theology elective. preparation for advanced degrees in these Classical Studies (St. Paul - M.Div. fields. Concentration courses include: any only). The Classical Studies concentration combination of 600- to 700-level TS and HS seeks to assist those students who desire to courses totaling 15 credits. preach and teach authoritatively with a robust knowledge in the classical areas of biblical GENERALIST AREA studies, theology, and/or history or pursue (San Diego/St Paul - M.A.M.P., M.Div.) further graduate studies. The concentration Students who anticipate placement requiring requires three BTF electives beyond the core competence in several disciplines or where requirements, and one elective from CTL or specialization is not necessary may wish to CSPF beyond the core requirements. choose the Generalist concentration as a way New Testament (St. Paul - M.Div., M.A. of strengthening their ministry skills. Courses (Theological Studies)). This concentration are chosen from the various departments on seeks to assist those students who desire to the basis of the student’s particular interest preach and teach authoritatively from the and vocational goals. M.Div. students are Greek New Testament and/or seek to pursue required to take three electives beyond the further graduate training in this area. The core requirements (one from each: CBTF, M.Div. concentration requires Issues in Global CTL, and CSPF). Additionally, the Generalist Biblical Studies; two NT elective courses; one concentration requires three “free” electives. Biblical Studies elective course; and two free M.A.M.P. students take Discipleship in elective courses. For specific M.A. (Theological Community; Missional Outreach and Studies) concentration requirements see M.A. Evangelism; one CTL elective; and two CTL or (Theological Studies) degree requirements. CSPF electives. Old Testament (St. Paul - M.Div., M.A. (Theological Studies)). Students will strengthen their ministry preparation by learning the essentials of the Hebrew language, Doctor of Ministry Degrees  develop exegetical skills in interpreting the Hebrew Bible, and gain a deeper appreciation for the theological messages of the Old Testament. This concentration requires Issues The Doctor of Ministry is the most advanced in Global Biblical Studies; two OT elective degree for professionals working in ministry. courses; one Biblical Studies elective course; The course and project work often is and two free elective courses. For specific interdisciplinary in nature and usually involves M.A. (Theological Studies) concentration applied exercises including integral research requirements see M.A. (Theological Studies) and writing. A significant portion of the degree requirements. program’s requirements is to be met in the setting of the applicant’s ministry rather than in Theological and Historical Studies residence. Bethel Seminary has developed two (San Diego - M.Div., M.A. (Theological unique and distinct offerings within our Doctor Studies)). This concentration acquaints of Ministry degree program: self-directed and students more fully with the theological cohort-based Doctor of Ministry programs. resources of the Christian tradition and the church’s experience through the centuries. It provides opportunity to develop theological OUR DEGREE PROGRAMS 87

ADMISSION TO THE PROGRAM special pastoral or congregational development programs offered by agencies with which Prospective Doctor of Ministry students must Bethel has formed a cooperative educational apply to the program through the Bethel arrangement. Seminary St. Paul campus. Part-time visiting students from other ATS-accredited Doctor of Ministry programs may take up to two courses DOCTOR OF MINISTRY CANDIDACY (12 credits, based on availability) that may be Qualifications to become a candidate for the transferred into their current programs. Doctor of Ministry degree are completion of 39 Admission to the Doctor of Ministry program semester hours of coursework with completed requires a minimum of three years post- projects, completion of the thesis proposal masters in some form of professional ministry foundations and thesis proposal workshop, and and a Master of Divinity degree or its an approved thesis project proposal. Students equivalent from an accredited school, with a who started the program summer 2011 or after grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a four- are also required to complete the mid-career point scale. Applicants who have not completed assessment process. When those pieces are the full equivalent of a three-year seminary complete, a letter will be sent to the student degree but who have at least a two-year informing him or her of candidacy status. seminary degree may apply for provisional admission to the program. If accepted, the CERTIFICATE OF ADVANCED student must complete the equivalent work for the master of divinity degree, as well as GRADUATE STUDIES the regular Doctor of Ministry requirements. The Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies A master of divinity equivalency is defined is awarded to Doctor of Ministry students who as an educational portfolio of courses and enter formal Doctor of Ministry candidacy, but experience that would be commensurate with who are unable to successfully complete the the basic master of divinity degree. thesis. Additional materials required with the application include an application fee of $50, SELF-DIRECTED DOCTOR OF MINISTRY college and graduate transcripts, a personal statement detailing the applicant’s ministry Bethel Seminary’s self-directed Doctor of experience (four to six pages), a statement Ministry program is dedicated to producing of personal objectives for the Doctor of transformed, godly leaders ready for 21st Ministry program (three to five pages), a century ministry and is convenient, relevant, writing sample from master’s work, specified progressive, focused, and empathetic. In the letters of reference, and a letter of support self-directed program, students choose among for involvement in the program from the the Church Leadership track, the Congregation congregation and/or board of the institution and Family Care track, and the Biblical and in which the student ministers. An admission Theological Engagement track. They also can interview may be required. Complete pursue a more specific concentration within information may be obtained through the a track. This enables students to select up to Office of Admissions. four classes over the course of their program. Courses are offered in the summer and winter Persons interested in completing the program on the St. Paul campus and occasionally on the in less than the normal time may do so by San Diego campus. transferring up to 12 semester credits into the program. These credits may be for doctoral- level work not applied to a completed degree program at other accredited seminaries or for 88 OUR DEGREE PROGRAMS

Concentrations for self- Concentrations for Doctor of directed Doctor of Ministry Ministry in Church Leadership Concentrations listed below can be completed • Organizational Systems (OS) for in a three-year period (two weeks of residence persons wishing to focus primarily on for two of the three years; three weeks for developing their abilities to lead Christian one of the years) with all intensive work being congregations/organizations in change and taken during summer and winter sessions. in the promotion of organizational health A concentration consists of two advanced- • Evangelism/Discipleship (ED) level courses (12 credits) plus the thesis for persons wishing to focus primarily project (9 credits) being focused in the area on developing their abilities to lead in of concentration. Another 12 credits of the the growth of the Christian community program consist of two additional 6-credit quantitatively through evangelism and courses, which may be taken from offerings in qualitatively through the nurturing of other ministry areas. The remaining 18 credits individuals and groups are required courses. Each course is preceded • Faith Communication (FC) for persons by preparatory assignments and followed by a wishing to focus primarily on developing ministry application experience. their abilities to lead through effective preaching and teaching of the beliefs and DOCTOR OF MINISTRY practices of the Christian faith IN CHURCH LEADERSHIP • Generalist (G) program may be taken by those not wanting to select a concentration. The Doctor of Ministry in Church Leadership It consists of three required courses, two program is designed for pastors and ministry courses in CL, one elective, one theology staff of churches as well as for those carrying leadership responsibilities in other Christian course, and a thesis project in an area of organizations. For persons in the program, it choice. will develop personal and spiritual well-being for ministry effectiveness and satisfaction; DOCTOR OF MINISTRY IN increase capacities for understanding CONGREGATION AND FAMILY CARE congregations and leading effectively in situations of change; and provide opportunity The Doctor of Ministry in Congregation and for development of understandings and skills Family Care program is designed for pastors in one or more of the major strategic areas of and ministry staff of churches as well as for ministry leadership. those carrying specific responsibilities in the areas of pastoral care and counseling and Earning the Doctor of Ministry in Church spiritual formation. Persons in the program Leadership degree requires completion of 48 will explore the most common spiritual, mental semester credits and the completion of the health, and relational issues encountered in mid-career assessment process for students ministry; plan appropriate strategies of care starting summer 2011 and after. All persons and guidance for those issues; attain insight in the program will take four required courses into how their own spiritual, mental, emotional, (18 credits): Personal Well-Being and Ministry theological, and cultural formation affects their Effectiveness or Whole & Holy: The Person of ministries; and practice contextualization and the Minister; Integral Research and Writing; theological reflection with regard to issues of Thesis Project Foundations; and Thesis human need and pastoral care. Proposal Workshop. The remaining work in the program can be spread over a number Earning the Doctor of Ministry in Congregation of ministry areas or may be focused in a and Family Care degree requires completion of concentration. 48 semester credits and the completion of the mid-career assessment process for students OUR DEGREE PROGRAMS 89

starting summer 2011 and after. All persons Earning the Doctor of Ministry in Biblical in the program will take four required courses and Theological Engagement degree requires (18 credits): Whole and Holy: The Person of the completion of 48 semester credits and the Minister or Personal Well-Being & Ministry completion of the mid-career assessment Effectiveness; Integral Research and Writing; process for students starting summer 2011 Thesis Project Foundations; and Thesis and after. All persons in the program will Proposal Workshop. take four required courses (18 credits): Whole and Holy: The Person of the Minister or Concentrations for Doctor of Ministry Personal Well-Being & Ministry Effectiveness; in Congregation and Family Care Integral Research and Writing; Thesis Project • Marriage and Family Studies (FS) Foundations; and Thesis Proposal Workshop. for persons wishing to focus primarily on developing their skills for effective care with Concentrations for Doctor individuals and groups of Ministry in Biblical and • Pastoral Care and Counseling (PC) Theological Engagement for persons wishing to focus primarily on • Generalist (G) is the only concentration the care of both the pastor/leader and the available for the Doctor of Ministry in community to which they minister Biblical and Theological Engagement. • Spiritual Formation (SF) for persons wishing to focus primarily on developing COHORT-BASED PROGRAMS their own spirituality and their capacity to lead in processes designed to deepen the Bethel Seminary’s Doctor of Ministry for spirituality of individuals and groups cohort-based programs challenges master • Generalist (G) for persons not wishing to practitioners and scholars to lead unique, select a concentration. It consists of three carefully selected cohort groups in an intensive required courses, two courses in CFC, one four-year course of study. Students choose a elective, one theology course, and a thesis cohort based on the focus of study and stay project in an area of choice. together for the duration of their program. There are no electives, as the curriculum offerings are focused on helping students DOCTOR OF MINISTRY IN BIBLICAL develop expertise in a specific area of study. AND THEOLOGICAL ENGAGEMENT The cohort-based programs also make use of The Doctor of Ministry in Biblical and distributive learning technologies. Students Theological Engagement program is designed are exposed to a professor of record who is a for pastors and ministry staff of churches as proven scholar or practitioner in the subject well as for those with other responsibilities in being studied and who serves as the cohort’s Christian organizations that focus on critical primary mentor. aspects of ministry practice from a place of Earning a Doctor of Ministry in the cohort- thoughtful biblical and theological engagement. based program requires the completion of 48 For persons in the program, it will develop semester credits and the completion of the mid- personal and spiritual well-being for ministry career assessment process for students starting effectiveness and satisfaction; increase summer 2011 and after. All persons in this capacities for understanding biblical, program will complete five courses focused on theological, and historical resources, and the cohort subject matter as determined by the provide opportunities to investigate the biblical cohort professor(s), as well as Integral Research and theological, emphases that undergird the and Writing; Thesis Project Foundations; and relationships in Christian organizations and the Thesis Proposal Workshop, and the completion people they serve. of an acceptable dissertation. Current cohorts scheduled to launch are posted on the seminary website. 90 OUR DEGREE PROGRAMS

CRITICAL ISSUES Bethel’s Doctor of Ministry program emphasizes four issues critical to effective and satisfying ministry studies. 1. Collegial Support. Bethel’s program emphasizes the relational dimension of learning through colleague groups and mentorship. Clusters of students with like concentrations and ministry interests interact with and support one another through the duration of the program. 2. Current Technology. Bethel provides computer software and guidance, enabling each student to participate in a system that ensures rapid transfer of information between student and advisor and among students. Students are required to use a computer to participate in the Doctor of Ministry program because of enhanced capability for research and communication. 3. Academic Excellence. Each student will receive instruction from Bethel faculty members and highly skilled ministry practitioners who have received doctoral degrees. Students will be stimulated to consider new ideas and ways of approaching ministry as a result of interacting with our excellent faculty and thesis advisors. 4. Ministry Applications. Employing an approach that integrates reflection and practice, Bethel’s program places learning and growth in the context of ministry. Participants consistently draw upon their studies as they design and implement their ministry projects. The program structure requires students to remain in active ministry while they pursue their education. OUR DEGREE PROGRAMS 91

REQUIREMENTS BY DEGREE  Master of Arts (Christian Thought) – Traditional or InMinistry Core Requirements BT510 Hermeneutics...... 3 Bethel Seminary St. Paul HS510 Church History Survey...... 3 NT516 New Testament Survey...... 3 OT516 Old Testament Survey...... 3 Master of Arts in Children’s and Either: Old Testament: Exegetical Explorations Family Ministry – InMinistry or New Testament: Exegetical Core Requirements Explorations...... 3 BT510 Hermeneutics...... 3 TS512 Systematic Theology I...... 3 HS510 Church History Survey...... 3 TS513 Systematic Theology II...... 3 NT516 New Testament Survey...... 3 TS516 Christian Social Ethics...... 3 OT516 Old Testament Survey...... 3 Either: Old Testament: Exegetical Explorations Degree Specific Requirements or New Testament: Exegetical TS774 or Explorations...... 3 TS775/776 Theology of Leadership and Vocation.. 3 TS512 Systematic Theology I...... 3 PH620 Methods and Themes in CT...... 3 TS513 Systematic Theology II...... 3 Either: Integrative Hermeneutics or TS516 Christian Social Ethics...... 3 Theology and Science...... 3 PH754 Perspectives on Evil and Suffering...... 3 Degree Specific Requirements Either: Thesis or Project...... 3 CF510 Introduction to Children’s and Culture Electives: Family Ministry...... 3 Religious Pluralism, CF610 Ministry with Families throughout The Church and Social Issues, the Life Cycle...... 3 or World Religions...... 3 CF612DE Global/Missional Perspectives in BT, HS, PH, or TS Elective...... 3 Children’s and Family Ministry...... 3 SP510 or SP520/521 CF620 The Teaching and Learning Process..... 3 Introduction to Spiritual and CF630DE Leadership of Children’s and Personal Formation...... 3 Family Ministry...... 3 TS739 Theology in Global Context...... 3 PC632 Pastoral Care of Children and Families...... 3 Other Requirements SP520/521 Introduction to Spiritual and Personal PH780 Senior Integrative Seminar: Formation...... 3 Missional Apologetics...... 3 SP001 Formation Assessments...... 0 Other Requirements GS001 Graduate Research Seminar...... 0 CF780DE Senior Integrative Seminar A...... 1.5 A minimum of 54 semester credits is required for CF781DE Senior Integrative Seminar B...... 1.5 graduation from the M.A.(C.T.) program. The student ML581 is responsible for meeting all graduation deadlines and -2DE Mentored Leadership requirements. Development - CFM...... 3 SP001 Formation Assessments...... 0 TL001 Vocational Assessments...... 0 GS001 Graduate Research Seminar...... 0

A minimum of 51 semester credits is required for graduation from the M.A.C.F.M. program. The student is responsible for meeting all graduation deadlines and requirements. 92 OUR DEGREE PROGRAMS

Bethel Seminary St. Paul Master of Arts (Theological Studies) – Traditional Master of Arts in Marriage and Core Requirements Family Therapy – Traditional BT510 Hermeneutics...... 3 HS510 Church History Survey...... 3 Core Requirements NT516 New Testament Survey...... 3 BT514 Interpretation and the Interpreter...... 3 OT516 Old Testament Survey...... 3 NT514 The New Testament and the Either: Old Testament: Exegetical Explorations Interpreter...... 3 or New Testament: Exegetical OT514 The Old Testament and the Explorations...... 3 Interpreter...... 3 TS512 Systematic Theology I...... 3 TS514 Christian Theology and the TS513 Systematic Theology II...... 3 Theologian I: God the Creator...... 3 TS516 Christian Social Ethics...... 3 TS515 Christian Theology and the Theologian II: God the Redeemer...... 3 Concentration Courses and Electives Old Testament Concentration Degree Specific Requirements BT610 Issues in Global Biblical Studies...... 3 MF611 Foundations of MF Studies...... 3 OT541 Beginning Hebrew...... 3 MF612 Families in Context: Gender, Class, and Culture...... 3 OT542 Intermediate Hebrew...... 3 MF613 Dynamics of Family Interaction: OT652 Hebrew Exegesis...... 1.5 Sexuality, Spirituality, OT518 Old Testament: Exegetical and Socialization...... 3 Explorations ...... 3 MF621 Individual Development within the Old Testament Electives...... 7.5 Family...... 3 Thesis or Old Testament Elective...... 3 MF622 Individual and Family SP510 Introduction to Spiritual and Psychopathology I...... 3 Personal Formation...... 3 MF623 Individual and Family Psychopathology II...... 3 New Testament Concentration MF624 Challenges over the BT610 Issues in Global Biblical Studies...... 3 Family Life Cycle...... 3 NT541 Beginning Greek...... 3 MF631 Professional and Ethical Issues in NT542 Intermediate Greek...... 3 Marriage and Family Therapy...... 3 NT652 Greek Exegesis...... 1.5 MF641 Theories of Marriage and NT518 New Testament: Exegetical Family Therapy...... 3 Explorations ...... 3 MF642 Couple and Family Assessment...... 3 New Testament Electives...... 7.5 MF643 Advanced Clinical Issues...... 3 Thesis or New Testament Elective...... 3 MF651 Research Design and Evaluation in SP510 Introduction to Spiritual and Marriage and Family Therapy...... 3 Personal Formation...... 3 MF711 Supervised Clinical Experience I...... 3 MF712 Supervised Clinical Experience II...... 3 Other Requirements BT780 Biblical Studies Seminar...... 3 Other Requirements SP001 Formation Assessments...... 0 MF780 Senior Integrative Seminar: GS001 Graduate Research Seminar...... 0 Worldview, Ethics, and Practice...... 3 SP004 Formation Assessments...... 0 A minimum of 54 semester credits is required for graduation GS001 Graduate Research Seminar...... 0 from the M.A.(T.S.) program. The student is responsible for meeting all graduation deadlines and requirements.

A minimum of 60 semester credits is required for graduation from the M.A.M.F.T. program. The student is responsible for meeting all graduation deadlines and requirements. OUR DEGREE PROGRAMS 93

Master of Arts in Ministry Practice – Master of Arts in Transformational Traditional, SemPM, and InMinistry Leadership – InMinistry Core Requirements Core Requirements BT510 Hermeneutics...... 3 BT510 Hermeneutics...... 3 HS510 Church History Survey...... 3 HS510 Church History Survey...... 3 NT516 New Testament Survey...... 3 NT516 New Testament Survey...... 3 OT516 Old Testament Survey...... 3 OT516 Old Testament Survey...... 3 Either: Old Testament: Exegetical Explorations Either: Old Testament: Exegetical Explorations or New Testament: Exegetical or New Testament: Exegetical Explorations...... 3 Explorations...... 3 TS512 Systematic Theology I...... 3 TS512 Systematic Theology I...... 3 TS513 Systematic Theology II...... 3 TS513 Systematic Theology II...... 3 TS516 Christian Social Ethics...... 3 TS516 Christian Social Ethics...... 3

Degree Specific Courses Degree Specific Courses GC512 Global, Cultural, and ML523 Introduction to Transformational Contextual Ministry...... 3 Leadership...... 3 ML523 Intro to Transformational ML630 Team Leadership in Global Leadership...... 3 Perspective...... 3 SP510 Intro to Spiritual and ML631 Leadership Communication Personal Formation...... 3 in Global Perspective...... 3 ML632 The Global Mission of the Church...... 3 Concentration Courses and Electives ML633 Stewardship, Change, and the Concentration Electives...... 12 Missional Community...... 3 Supervised Ministry and Other ML634 Leading and Theologizing in Global Requirements Perspective...... 3 GS780 Senior Integrative Seminar...... 3 TL561/563 Internship Readiness & Professional Other Requirements Internship, or ML565-6DE and ML551 ML575-6DE -2DE Mentored Leadership Mentored Leadership Development..... 3 Development I...... 3 SP001 Formation Assessments...... 0 ML561 TL001 Vocational Assessments...... 0 -2DE Mentored Leadership GS001 Graduate Research Seminar...... 0 Development II...... 1.5 ML571 A minimum of 51 semester credits is required for graduation -2DE Mentored Leadership from the M.A.M.P. program. The student is responsible for Development III...... 1.5 meeting all graduation deadlines and requirements. ML780 Senior Integrative Seminar: Global Leadership in the 21st Century...... 3 SP001 Formation Assessments...... 0 TL001 Vocational Assessments...... 0 GS001 Graduate Research Seminar...... 0

A minimum of 51 semester credits is required for graduation from an M.A.T.L. program. The student is responsible for meeting all graduation deadlines and requirements. 94 OUR DEGREE PROGRAMS

Bethel Seminary St. Paul Master of Divinity – Traditional, Hebrew Track Master of Divinity – Core Requirements Traditional, Greek Track BT510 Hermeneutics...... 3 CP510 Introduction to Preaching...... 3 Core Requirements GC512 Global, Cultural, and Contextual BT510 Hermeneutics...... 3 Ministry...... 3 CP510 Introduction to Preaching...... 3 HS510 Church History Survey...... 3 GC512 Global, Cultural, and Contextual HS512 American Christianity...... 1.5 Ministry...... 3 ML507 Missional Outreach & Evangelism...... 1.5 HS510 Church History Survey...... 3 ML506 Discipleship in Community...... 1.5 HS512 American Christianity...... 1.5 ML523 Introduction to Transformational ML506 Discipleship in Community...... 1.5 Leadership...... 3 ML507 Missional Outreach & Evangelism...... 1.5 ML526 Leading Congregational Worship...... 1.5 ML523 Introduction to Transformational ML527 Leading Celebrations in the Leadership...... 3 Christian Life Cycle...... 1.5 ML526 Leading Congregational Worship...... 1.5 ML615 Organizational Leadership ML527 Leading Celebrations in the and Church Governance...... 3 Christian Life Cycle...... 1.5 NT516 New Testament Survey...... 3 ML615 Organizational Leadership and NT518 New Testament: Exegetical Church Governance...... 3 Explorations...... 3 NT516 New Testament Survey...... 3 OT541 Beginning Hebrew...... 3 NT518 New Testament: Exegetical OT542 Intermediate Hebrew...... 3 Explorations...... 3 OT652 Hebrew Exegesis...... 1.5 NT541 Beginning Greek...... 3 OT516 Old Testament Survey...... 3 NT542 Intermediate Greek...... 3 OT518 Old Testament: Exegetical NT652 Greek Exegesis...... 1.5 Explorations...... 3 OT516 Old Testament Survey...... 3 PC512 Introduction to Pastoral Care & OT518 Old Testament: Exegetical Counseling...... 3 Explorations...... 3 SP510 Introduction to Spiritual and Personal PC512 Introduction to Pastoral Care and Formation...... 3 Counseling...... 3 SP610 Spiritual and Personal Formation II.... 3 SP510 Introduction to Spiritual and TS512 Systematic Theology I...... 3 Personal Formation...... 3 TS513 Systematic Theology II...... 3 SP610 Spiritual and Personal Formation II.... 3 TS516 Christian Social Ethics...... 3 TS512 Systematic Theology I...... 3 TS513 Systematic Theology II...... 3 Concentration Courses and Electives TS516 Christian Social Ethics...... 3 Concentration Electives...... 18 Concentration Courses and Electives Other Requirements Concentration Electives...... 18 TL561 Internship Readiness...... 1 TL563 Professional Internship...... 2 Other Requirements GS780 Senior Integrative Seminar...... 3 TL561 Internship Readiness...... 1 SP001 Formation Assessments...... 0 TL563 Professional Internship...... 2 TL001 Vocational Assessments...... 0 GS780 Senior Integrative Seminar...... 3 GS001 Graduate Research Seminar...... 0 SP001 Formation Assessments...... 0 TL001 Vocational Assessments...... 0 A minimum of 87 semester credits is required for graduation GS001 Graduate Research Seminar...... 0 in the M.Div. program. Concentration courses must be taken at the advanced level. The student is responsible for meeting A minimum of 87 semester credits is required for graduation all graduation deadlines and requirements. in the M.Div. program. Concentration courses must be taken at the advanced level. The student is responsible for meeting all graduation deadlines and requirements. OUR DEGREE PROGRAMS 95

Master of Divinity – Master of Divinity – Traditional, Greek & Hebrew Track InMinistry, Greek Core Requirements Core Requirements BT510 Hermeneutics...... 3 BT510 Hermeneutics...... 3 CP510 Introduction to Preaching...... 3 CP510 Introduction to Preaching...... 3 GC512 Global, Cultural, and Contextual GC512 Global, Cultural, and Contextual Ministry...... 3 Ministry...... 3 HS510 Church History Survey...... 3 HS510 Church History Survey...... 3 HS512 American Christianity...... 1.5 HS512 American Christianity...... 1.5 ML506 Discipleship in Community...... 1.5 ML506 Discipleship in Community...... 1.5 ML507 Missional Outreach & Evangelism...... 1.5 ML507 Missional Outreach & Evangelism...... 1.5 ML523 Introduction to Transformational ML523 Introduction to Transformational Leadership...... 3 Leadership...... 3 ML615 Organizational Leadership and ML526 Leading Congregational Worship...... 1.5 Church Governance...... 3 ML527 Leading Celebrations in the ML526 Leading Congregational Worship...... 1.5 Christian Life Cycle...... 1.5 ML527 Leading Celebrations in the Christian ML615 Organizational Leadership and Life Cycle...... 1.5 Church Governance...... 3 NT541 Beginning Greek...... 3 NT541 Beginning Greek...... 3 NT542 Intermediate Greek...... 3 NT542 Intermediate Greek...... 3 NT652 Greek Exegesis...... 1.5 NT652 Greek Exegesis...... 1.5 OT541 Beginning Hebrew...... 3 NT516 New Testament Survey...... 3 OT542 Intermediate Hebrew...... 3 NT518 New Testament: Exegetical OT652 Hebrew Exegesis...... 1.5 Explorations...... 3 NT516 New Testament Survey...... 3 OT516 Old Testament Survey...... 3 NT518 New Testament: Exegetical OT518 Old Testament: Exegetical Explorations...... 3 Explorations...... 3 OT516 Old Testament Survey...... 3 PC512 Introduction to Pastoral Care & OT518 Old Testament: Exegetical Counseling...... 3 Explorations...... 3 SP520/521 Introduction to Spiritual and PC512 Introduction to Pastoral Care & Personal Formation...... 3 Counseling...... 3 SP610 Spiritual and Personal Formation II.... 3 SP510 Introduction to Spiritual and Personal TS512 Systematic Theology I...... 3 Formation...... 3 TS513 Systematic Theology II...... 3 SP610 Spiritual and Personal Formation II.... 3 TS516 Christian Social Ethics...... 3 TS512 Systematic Theology I...... 3 TS513 Systematic Theology II...... 3 Concentration Courses and Electives TS516 Christian Social Ethics...... 3 Concentration Electives...... 18

Concentration Courses and Electives Other Requirements Free Electives...... 10.5 ML591 -2DE Mentored Leadership Other Requirements Development I...... 1.5 TL561 Internship Readiness...... 1 ML595 TL563 Professional Internship...... 2 -6DE Mentored Leadership GS780 Senior Integrative Seminar...... 3 Development II...... 1.5 SP001 Formation Assessments...... 0 GS780 Senior Integrative Seminar...... 3 TL001 Vocational Assessments...... 0 SP001 Formation Assessments...... 0 GS001 Graduate Research Seminar...... 0 TL001 Vocational Assessments...... 0 GS001 Graduate Research Seminar...... 0 A minimum of 87 semester credits is required for graduation in the M.Div. program. Concentration courses must be taken A minimum of 87 semester credits is required for graduation at the advanced level. The student is responsible for meeting in the M.Div. program. Concentration courses must be taken all graduation deadlines and requirements. at the advanced level. The student is responsible for meeting all graduation deadlines and requirements. 96 OUR DEGREE PROGRAMS

Bethel Seminary St. Paul Master of Divinity – InMinistry, Greek and Hebrew Master of Divinity – Core Requirements InMinistry, Hebrew BT510 Hermeneutics...... 3 CP510 Introduction to Preaching...... 3 Core Requirements GC512 Global, Cultural, and Contextual BT510 Hermeneutics...... 3 Ministry...... 3 CP510 Introduction to Preaching...... 3 HS510 Church History Survey...... 3 GC512 Global, Cultural, and Contextual HS512 American Christianity...... 1.5 Ministry...... 3 ML506 Discipleship in Community...... 1.5 HS510 Church History Survey...... 3 ML507 Missional Outreach & Evangelism...... 1.5 HS512 American Christianity...... 1.5 ML523 Introduction to Transformational ML506 Discipleship in Community...... 1.5 Leadership...... 3 ML507 Missional Outreach & Evangelism...... 1.5 ML526 Leading Congregational Worship...... 1.5 ML523 Introduction to Transformational ML527 Leading Celebrations in the Leadership...... 3 Christian Life Cycle...... 1.5 ML526 Leading Congregational Worship...... 1.5 ML615 Organizational Leadership and ML527 Leading Celebrations in the Christian Church Governance...... 3 Life Cycle...... 1.5 NT541 Beginning Greek...... 3 ML615 Organizational Leadership and Church NT542 Intermediate Greek...... 3 Governance...... 3 NT652 Greek Exegesis...... 1.5 NT516 New Testament Survey...... 3 OT541 Beginning Hebrew...... 3 NT518 New Testament: Exegetical OT542 Intermediate Hebrew...... 3 Explorations...... 3 OT652 Hebrew Exegesis...... 1.5 OT541 Beginning Hebrew...... 3 NT516 New Testament Survey...... 3 OT542 Intermediate Hebrew...... 3 NT518 New Testament: Exegetical OT652 Hebrew Exegesis...... 1.5 Explorations...... 3 OT516 Old Testament Survey...... 3 OT516 Old Testament Survey...... 3 OT518 Old Testament: Exegetical OT518 Old Testament: Exegetical Explorations...... 3 Explorations...... 3 PC512 Introduction to Pastoral PC512 Introduction to Pastoral Care & Counseling...... 3 Care & Counseling...... 3 SP520/521 Introduction to Spiritual and SP520/521 Introduction to Spiritual and Personal Formation...... 3 Personal Formation...... 3 SP610 Spiritual and Personal Formation II.... 3 SP610 Spiritual and Personal Formation II.... 3 TS512 Systematic Theology I...... 3 TS512 Systematic Theology I...... 3 TS513 Systematic Theology II...... 3 TS513 Systematic Theology II...... 3 TS516 Christian Social Ethics...... 3 TS516 Christian Social Ethics...... 3

Concentration Courses and Electives Concentration Courses and Electives Concentration Electives...... 18 Free Elective...... 10.5

Other Requirements Other Requirements ML591 ML591 -2DE Mentored Leadership -2DE Mentored Leadership Development I...... 1.5 Development I...... 1.5 ML595 ML595 -6DE Mentored Leadership -6DE Mentored Leadership Development II...... 1.5 Development II...... 1.5 GS780 Senior Integrative Seminar...... 3 GS780 Senior Integrative Seminar...... 3 SP001 Formation Assessments...... 0 SP001 Formation Assessments...... 0 TL001 Vocational Assessments...... 0 TL001 Vocational Assessments...... 0 GS001 Graduate Research Seminar...... 0 GS001 Graduate Research Seminar...... 0 A minimum of 87 semester credits is required for graduation A minimum of 87 semester credits is required for graduation in the M.Div. program. Concentration courses must be taken in the M.Div. program. Concentration courses must be taken at the advanced level. The student is responsible for meeting at the advanced level. The student is responsible for meeting all graduation deadlines and requirements. all graduation deadlines and requirements. OUR DEGREE PROGRAMS 97

Master of Divinity – Other Requirements InMinistry, Greek, Children’s ML591 and Family Ministry -2DE Mentored Leadership Development I...... 1.5 Core Requirements ML595 BT510 Hermeneutics...... 3 -6DE Mentored Leadership CP510 Introduction to Preaching...... 3 Development II...... 1.5 GC512 Global, Cultural, and Contextual CF780DE Senior Integrative Seminar A...... 1.5 Ministry...... 3 CF781DE Senior Integrative Seminar B...... 1.5 HS510 Church History Survey...... 3 SP001 Formation Assessments...... 0 HS512 American Christianity...... 1.5 TL001 Vocational Assessments...... 0 ML507 Missional Outreach & Evangelism...... 1.5 GS001 Graduate Research Seminar...... 0 ML506 Discipleship in Community...... 1.5 ML523 Introduction to Transformational A minimum of 87 semester credits is required for graduation Leadership...... 3 in the M.Div. program. Concentration courses must be taken at the advanced level. The student is responsible for meeting ML526 Leading Congregational Worship...... 1.5 all graduation deadlines and requirements. ML527 Leading Celebrations in the Christian Life Cycle...... 1.5 CF630DE Leadership of Children’s & Family Ministry...... 3 NT541 Beginning Greek...... 3 NT542 Intermediate Greek...... 3 NT652 Greek Exegesis...... 1.5 NT516 New Testament Survey...... 3 NT518 New Testament: Exegetical Explorations...... 3 OT516 Old Testament Survey...... 3 OT518 Old Testament: Exegetical Explorations...... 3 PC632 Pastoral Care of Children and Families...... 3 SP520/521 Introduction to Spiritual and Personal Formation...... 3 SP610 Spiritual and Personal Formation II.... 3 TS512 Systematic Theology I...... 3 TS513 Systematic Theology II...... 3 TS516 Christian Social Ethics...... 3

Concentration Courses and Electives CF510 Intro to Children’s & Family Ministry...... 3 CF610 Ministry with Families throughout the Life Cycle...... 3 CF612DE Global/Missional Perspectives in CFM...... 3 CF620 The Teaching & Learning Process...... 3 ML581 -2DE Mentored Leadership Development - CFM...... 3 Free Elective...... 3 98 OUR DEGREE PROGRAMS

Bethel Seminary St. Paul Concentration Courses and Electives PH620 Methods and Themes in CT...... 3 Master of Divinity – PH754 Perspectives on Evil & Suffering...... 3 InMinistry, Greek, Christian Thought TS739 Theology in a Global Context...... 3 Either: Integrative Hermeneutics or Core Requirements Theology and Science...... 3 BT510 Hermeneutics...... 3 Culture Electives: CP510 Introduction to Preaching...... 3 The Church & Social Issues or GC512 Global, Cultural, and Contextual Religious Pluralism or Ministry...... 3 World Religions...... 3 HS510 Church History Survey...... 3 BT, HS, PH, or TS Elective...... 3 HS512 American Christianity...... 1.5 ML507 Missional Outreach & Evangelism...... 1.5 Other Requirements ML506 Discipleship in Community...... 1.5 ML591 ML523 Introduction to Transformational -2DE Mentored Leadership Leadership...... 3 Development I...... 1.5 ML526 Leading Congregational Worship...... 1.5 ML595 ML527 Leading Celebrations in the -6DE Mentored Leadership Christian Life Cycle...... 1.5 Development II...... 1.5 TS775 PH780 Senior Integrative Seminar: Missional /776 Theology of Leadership Apologetics...... 3 and Vocation...... 3 SP001 Formation Assessments...... 0 NT541 Beginning Greek...... 3 TL001 Vocational Assessments...... 0 NT542 Intermediate Greek...... 3 GS001 Graduate Research Seminar...... 0 NT652 Greek Exegesis...... 1.5 NT516 New Testament Survey...... 3 A minimum of 87 semester credits is required for graduation in the M.Div. program. Concentration NT518 New Testament: Exegetical courses must be taken at the advanced level. The student Explorations...... 3 is responsible for meeting all graduation deadlines and OT516 Old Testament Survey...... 3 requirements. OT518 Old Testament: Exegetical Explorations...... 3 PC512 Introduction to Pastoral Care & Counseling...... 3 SP520/521 Introduction to Spiritual and Personal Formation...... 3 SP610 Spiritual and Personal Formation II.... 3 TS512 Systematic Theology I...... 3 TS513 Systematic Theology II...... 3 TS516 Christian Social Ethics...... 3 OUR DEGREE PROGRAMS 99

Master of Divinity – Concentration Courses and Electives InMinistry, Greek, Transformational ML630 Team Leadership in Global Leadership Perspective...... 3 ML631 Leadership Communication in Core Requirements Global Perspective...... 3 BT510 Hermeneutics...... 3 ML633 Stewardship, Change, and the CP510 Introduction to Preaching...... 3 Missional Community...... 3 GC512 Global, Cultural, and Contextual ML634 Leading and Theologizing in Global Ministry...... 3 Perspective...... 3 HS510 Church History Survey...... 3 ML632 or GC Elective ...... 3 HS512 American Christianity...... 1.5 ML506 Discipleship in Community...... 1.5 Other Requirements ML507 Missional Outreach & Evangelism...... 1.5 ML551 ML523 Introduction to Transformational -2DE Mentored Leadership Leadership...... 3 Development I...... 3 ML526 Leading Congregational Worship...... 1.5 ML561 ML527 Leading Celebrations in the Christian -2DE Mentored Leadership Life Cycle...... 1.5 Development II...... 1.5 ML615 Organizational Leadership and ML571 Church Governance...... 3 -2DE Mentored Leadership NT541 Beginning Greek...... 3 Development III...... 1.5 NT542 Intermediate Greek...... 3 ML780 Senior Integrative Seminar: Global NT652 Greek Exegesis...... 1.5 Leadership in the 21st Century...... 3 NT516 New Testament Survey...... 3 SP001 Formation Assessments...... 0 NT518 New Testament: Exegetical TL001 Vocational Assessments...... 0 Explorations...... 3 GS001 Graduate Research Seminar...... 0 OT516 Old Testament Survey...... 3 A minimum of 87 semester credits is required for OT518 Old Testament: Exegetical graduation in the M.Div. program. Concentration Explorations...... 3 courses must be taken at the advanced level. The student PC512 Introduction to Pastoral Care & is responsible for meeting all graduation deadlines and Counseling...... 3 requirements. SP520/521 Introduction to Spiritual and Personal Formation...... 3 SP610 Spiritual and Personal Formation II.... 3 TS512 Systematic Theology I...... 3 TS513 Systematic Theology II...... 3 TS516 Christian Social Ethics...... 3 100 OUR DEGREE PROGRAMS

Bethel Seminary St. Paul Other Requirements ML591 -2DE Mentored Leadership Master of Divinity – Development I...... 1.5 InMinistry, Hebrew, Children’s ML595 and Family Ministry -6DE Mentored Leadership Core Requirements Development II...... 1.5 BT510 Hermeneutics...... 3 CF780DE Senior Integrative Seminar A...... 1.5 CP510 Introduction to Preaching...... 3 CF781DE Senior Integrative Seminar B...... 1.5 GC512 Global, Cultural, and Contextual SP001 Formation Assessments...... 0 Ministry...... 3 TL001 Vocational Assessments...... 0 HS510 Church History Survey...... 3 GS001 Graduate Research Seminar...... 0 HS512 American Christianity...... 1.5 A minimum of 87 semester credits is required for graduation ML506 Discipleship in Community...... 1.5 in the M.Div. program. Concentration courses must be taken ML507 Missional Outreach & Evangelism...... 1.5 at the advanced level. The student is responsible for meeting ML523 Introduction to Transformational all graduation deadlines and requirements. Leadership...... 3 ML526 Leading Congregational Worship...... 1.5 ML527 Leading Celebrations in the Christian Life Cycle...... 1.5 CF630DE Leadership of Children’s & Family Ministry...... 3 NT516 New Testament Survey...... 3 NT518 New Testament: Exegetical Explorations...... 3 OT541 Beginning Hebrew...... 3 OT542 Intermediate Hebrew...... 3 OT516 Old Testament Survey...... 3 OT518 Old Testament: Exegetical Explorations...... 3 OT652 Hebrew Exegesis...... 1.5 PC632 Pastoral Care of Children and Families...... 3 SP520/521 Introduction to Spiritual and Personal Formation...... 3 SP610 Spiritual and Personal Formation II.... 3 TS512 Systematic Theology I...... 3 TS513 Systematic Theology II...... 3 TS516 Christian Social Ethics...... 3

Concentration Courses and Electives CF510 Intro to Children’s & Family Ministry.. 3 CF610 Ministry with Families Throughout the Life Cycle...... 3 CF612DE Global/Missional Perspectives in CFM...... 3 CF620 The Teaching & Learning Process...... 3 ML581 -2DE Mentored Leadership Development - CFM...... 3 Free Elective...... 3 OUR DEGREE PROGRAMS 101

Master of Divinity – Other Requirements InMinistry, Hebrew, ML591 Christian Thought -2DE Mentored Leadership Development I...... 1.5 Core Requirements ML595 BT510 Hermeneutics...... 3 -6DE Mentored Leadership CP510 Introduction to Preaching...... 3 Development II...... 1.5 GC512 Global, Cultural, and Contextual PH780 Senior Integrative Seminar: Missional Ministry...... 3 Apologetics...... 3 HS510 Church History Survey...... 3 SP001 Formation Assessments...... 0 HS512 American Christianity...... 1.5 TL001 Vocational Assessments...... 0 ML506 Discipleship in Community...... 1.5 GS001 Graduate Research Seminar...... 0 ML507 Missional Outreach & Evangelism...... 1.5 ML523 Introduction to Transformational A minimum of 87 semester credits is required for Leadership...... 3 graduation in the M.Div. program. Concentration courses must be taken at the advanced level. The student ML526 Leading Congregational Worship...... 1.5 is responsible for meeting all graduation deadlines and ML527 Leading Celebrations in the requirements. Christian Life Cycle...... 1.5 TS775 /776 Theology of Leadership and Vocation...... 3 NT516 New Testament Survey...... 3 NT518 New Testament: Exegetical Explorations...... 3 OT516 Old Testament Survey...... 3 OT518 Old Testament: Exegetical Explorations...... 3 OT541 Beginning Hebrew...... 3 OT542 Intermediate Hebrew...... 3 OT652 Hebrew Exegesis...... 1.5 PC512 Introduction to Pastoral Care & Counseling...... 3 SP520/521 Introduction to Spiritual and Personal Formation...... 3 SP610 Spiritual and Personal Formation II.... 3 TS512 Systematic Theology I...... 3 TS513 Systematic Theology II...... 3 TS516 Christian Social Ethics...... 3

Concentration Courses and Electives PH620 Methods and Themes in CT...... 3 PH754 Perspectives on Evil & Suffering...... 3 TS739 Theology in a Global Context...... 3 Either: Integrative Hermeneutics or Theology and Science...... 3 Culture Electives: The Church & Social Issues or Religious Pluralism or World Religions...... 3 BT, HS, PH, or TS Elective...... 3 102 OUR DEGREE PROGRAMS

Bethel Seminary St. Paul Other Requirements ML551 -2DE Mentored Leadership Master of Divinity – Development I...... 3 InMinistry, Hebrew, Transformational ML561 Leadership -2DE Mentored Leadership Core Requirements Development II...... 1.5 BT510 Hermeneutics...... 3 ML571 CP510 Introduction to Preaching...... 3 -2DE Mentored Leadership GC512 Global, Cultural, and Contextual Development III...... 1.5 Ministry...... 3 ML780 Senior Integrative Seminar...... 3 HS510 Church History Survey...... 3 SP001 Formation Assessments...... 0 HS512 American Christianity...... 1.5 TL001 Vocational Assessments...... 0 ML507 Missional Outreach & Evangelism...... 1.5 GS001 Graduate Research Seminar...... 0 ML506 Discipleship in Community...... 1.5 A minimum of 87 semester credits is required for ML523 Introduction to Transformational graduation in the M.Div. program. Concentration Leadership...... 3 courses must be taken at the advanced level. The student ML526 Leading Congregational Worship...... 1.5 is responsible for meeting all graduation deadlines and ML527 Leading Celebrations in the requirements. Christian Life Cycle...... 1.5 ML615 Organizational Leadership and Church Governance...... 3 NT516 New Testament Survey...... 3 NT518 New Testament: Exegetical Explorations...... 3 OT516 Old Testament Survey...... 3 OT518 Old Testament: Exegetical Explorations...... 3 OT541 Beginning Hebrew...... 3 OT542 Intermediate Hebrew...... 3 OT652 Hebrew Exegesis...... 1.5 PC512 Introduction to Pastoral Care & Counseling...... 3 SP520/521 Introduction to Spiritual and Personal Formation...... 3 SP610 Spiritual and Personal Formation II.... 3 TS512 Systematic Theology I...... 3 TS513 Systematic Theology II...... 3 TS516 Christian Social Ethics...... 3 Concentration Courses and Electives ML630 Team Leadership in Global Perspective...... 3 ML631 Leadership Communication in Global Perspective...... 3 ML633 Stewardship, Change, and the Missional Community...... 3 ML634 Leading and Theologizing in Global Perspective...... 3 ML632 or GC Elective ...... 3 OUR DEGREE PROGRAMS 103

Bethel Seminary San Diego Other Requirements SP002 Formation Assessments...... 0 Master of Arts in Marital and Family 15 hours of individual psychotherapy...... 0 Therapy–Traditional Intent to Graduate Application...... 0

Prerequisite for those without an undergraduate/ A minimum of 65 semester credits is required for graduation. graduate introductory course in counseling/ The student is responsible for meeting all graduation psychotherapy theory and techniques; credits do not deadlines and requirements. The associate registrar and MFT administrative assistant will be happy to answer apply toward the M.A.M.F.T.: MF500 Principles of questions and offer guidance. Counseling. Core Requirements BI510 Hermeneutics...... 3 HS640 Christian Lives & Spirituality in History...... 3 NT516 New Testament Survey...... 3 OT516 Old Testament Survey...... 3 TS516 Christian Social Ethics...... 3 TS520 Theology & Psychological Theory: An Integrative Seminar...... 3 Degree Specific Requirements MF625 Theories of Marital and Family Therapy I...... 3 MF626 Theories of Marital and Family Therapy II...... 1.5 MH627A Group Psychotherapy A...... 1.5 MF627 Research Design and Evaluation...... 3 MF629 Community Mental Health...... 3 MF635 Individual Development, Aging, and Family Life Cycle...... 3 MF636 Dynamics of Family Process...... 1.5 MF645 Psychological Assessment...... 3 MF646 Individual and Family Psychopathology...... 3 MF647 Psychopharmacology...... 2 MF656 Child Abuse Assessment and Intervention...... 1 MF657 Substance and Behavior Addictions...... 1 MF658 Domestic Violence Assessment and Intervention...... 1 MH656B Crisis Intervention and Trauma Response B...... 1.5 MF665 Families in Context: Gender, Class, and Culture...... 3 MF666 Sexuality & Intimacy in Couples and Families...... 1.5 MF675 Professional and Legal Issues ...... 3 MF715 MFT Practicum I...... 3 MF716 MFT Practicum II...... 3 MF717 MFT Practicum III...... 3 MF785A MFT Senior Integrative Seminar A...... 0.5 MF785B MFT Senior Integrative Seminar B...... 0.5 MF785C MFT Senior Integrative Seminar C...... 0.5 104 OUR DEGREE PROGRAMS

Bethel Seminary San Diego Master of Arts in Ministry Practice– Traditional or InMinistry Master of Arts in Mental Health Core Requirements Counseling–Traditional BI510 Hermeneutics...... 3 NT516 New Testament Survey...... 3 Core Requirements OT516 Old Testament Survey...... 3 BI510 Hermeneutics...... 3 Either: Old Testament: Exegetical Explorations NT516 New Testament Survey...... 3 or New Testament: Exegetical OT516 Old Testament Survey...... 3 Explorations...... 3 HS640 Christian Lives & Spirituality Either: Christian Lives & Spirituality in History in History...... 3 or History of World Missions TS516 Christian Social Ethics...... 3 (concentration dependent)...... 3 TS520 Theology & Psychological Theory: TS512 Systematic Theology I...... 3 An Integrative Seminar...... 3 TS513 Systematic Theology II...... 3 Degree Specific Requirements TS516 Christian Social Ethics...... 3 MF627 Research Design and Evaluation ...... 3 MF645 Psychological Assessment ...... 3 Degree Specific Requirements MF646 Individual and Family GC512 Global, Cultural, and Contextual Psychopathology...... 3 Ministry...... 3 MF656 Child Abuse Assessment ML523 Introduction to Transformational and Intervention...... 1 Leadership...... 3 MF658 Domestic Violence Assessment SP510 Introduction to Spiritual and and Intervention...... 1 Personal Formation...... 3 MF675 Professional and Legal Issues ...... 3 MH625 Theories of Mental Health Concentration Courses and Electives Counseling...... 3 Concentration Courses...... 12 MH626 Advanced Psychotherapy Theories Free Electives...... 6 and Techniques...... 3 Other Requirements MH627A Group Psychotherapy A...... 1.5 GS780 Senior Integrative Seminar...... 3 MH627B Group Psychotheraphy B...... 1.5 Concentration-specific Professional Internship...... 3 MH635 Life Span Development SP002 Formation Assessments...... 0 and Aging...... 3 Ministry Goals Consultation...... 0 MH636 Career Development...... 3 Intent to Graduate Application...... 0 MH645 Psychobiology and Psychopharmacology...... 3 A minimum of 51 semester credits is required for graduation MH655 Addictions and Co-Occurring from the M.A.M.P. program. The student is responsible for Disorders ...... 3 meeting all graduation deadlines and requirements. MH656A Crisis Intervention and Trauma Response A...... 1.5 MH656B Crisis Intervention and Trauma Response B...... 1.5 MH665 Multicultural Counseling...... 3 MH667 Human Sexuality and Intimacy...... 1 MH715 MHC Practicum I...... 3 MH716 MHC Practicum II...... 3 MH785A MHC Senior Integrative Seminar A... 0.5 MH785B MHC Senior Integrative Seminar B... 0.5

Other Requirements SP002 Formation Assessments...... 0 15 hours of individual psychotherapy...... 0 Intent to Graduate Application...... 0

A minimum of 67 semester credits is required for graduation. The student is responsible for meeting all graduation deadlines and requirements. The associate registrar and MFT administrative assistant will be happy to answer questions and offer guidance. OUR DEGREE PROGRAMS 105

Master of Arts (Theological Studies)– Master of Divinity – Traditional Traditional or InMinistry, Greek Core Requirements Core Requirements BI510 Hermeneutics...... 3 BI510 Hermeneutics...... 3 OT516 Old Testament Survey...... 3 CP510 Introduction to Preaching...... 3 NT516 New Testament Survey...... 3 GC512 Global, Cultural, and Contextual Either: Old Testament: Exegetical Ministry...... 3 Explorations or New Testament: HS510 Church History Survey...... 3 Exegetical Explorations...... 3 HS512 American Christianity...... 1.5 HS510 Church History Survey...... 3 ML506 Discipleship in Community...... 1.5 TS512 Systematic Theology I...... 3 ML507 Missional Outreach & TS513 Systematic Theology II...... 3 Evangelism...... 1.5 TS516 Christian Social Ethics...... 3 ML523 Introduction to Transformational Leadership...... 3 Elective Requirements ML526 Leading Congregational Worship...... 1.5 Concentration Electives...... 9 ML527 Leading Celebrations in the Thesis or Two Additonal Christian Life Cycle...... 1.5 Concentration Electives...... 6 ML615 Organizational Leadership & Church Free Electives...... 9 Governance...... 3 NT516 New Testament Survey...... 3 Other Requirements NT518 New Testament: Exegetical Spirituality Elective...... 3 Explorations...... 3 TS780 MA(TS) Capstone Course...... 3 NT541 Beginning Greek...... 3 SP002 Formation Assessments...... 0 NT542 Intermediate Greek...... 3 Intent to Graduate Application...... 0 NT652 Greek Exegesis...... 1.5 OT516 Old Testament Survey...... 3 A minimum of 54 semester credits is required for graduation in the M.A.(T.S.) program. Concentration courses must OT518 Old Testament: Exegetical normally be taken at the advanced level. Biblical languages Explorations...... 3 and some other specific 500 level courses may also qualify. PC512 Introduction to Pastoral The student is responsible for meeting all graduation deadlines and requirements. Care & Counseling...... 3 SP510 Introduction to Spiritual and Personal Formation...... 3 SP610 Spiritual and Personal Formation II.... 3 TS512 Systematic Theology I...... 3 TS513 Systematic Theology II...... 3 TS516 Christian Social Ethics...... 3

Elective Courses Concentration Electives...... 12 Free Electives...... 6 Other Requirements Concentration-specific Professional Internship or Mentored Leadership Development...... 3 GS780 Senior Integrative Seminar...... 3 Formation Assessments (SP002 or SP003)...... 0 Vocational Assessments (TL002 or TL003)...... 0 Ministry Goals Consultation...... 0 Intent to Graduate Application...... 0

A minimum of 87 semester credits is required for graduation in the M.Div. program. Concentration courses must be taken at the advanced level. The student is responsible for meeting all graduation deadlines and requirements. 106 OUR DEGREE PROGRAMS

Bethel Seminary San Diego Master of Divinity – Traditional or InMinistry, Hebrew and Greek Master of Divinity – Traditional Core Requirements or InMinistry, Hebrew BI510 Hermeneutics...... 3 CP510 Introduction to Preaching...... 3 Core Requirements GC512 Global, Cultural, and Contextual BI510 Hermeneutics...... 3 Ministry...... 3 CP510 Introduction to Preaching...... 3 HS510 Church History Survey...... 3 GC512 Global, Cultural, and Contextual HS512 American Christianity...... 1.5 Ministry...... 3 ML506 Discipleship in Community...... 1.5 HS510 Church History Survey...... 3 ML507 Missional Outreach HS512 American Christianity...... 1.5 and Evangelism...... 1.5 ML506 Discipleship in Community...... 1.5 ML523 Introduction to Transformational ML507 Missional Outreach Leadership...... 3 & Evangelism...... 1.5 ML526 Leading Congregational Worship...... 1.5 ML523 Introduction to Transformational ML527 Leading Celebrations in the Christian Leadership...... 3 Life Cycle...... 1.5 ML526 Leading Congregational Worship...... 1.5 ML615 Organizational Leadership & Church ML527 Leading Celebrations in the Christian Governance...... 3 Life Cycle...... 1.5 NT516 New Testament Survey...... 3 ML615 Organizational Leadership & Church NT518 New Testament: Exegetical Governance...... 3 Explorations...... 3 NT516 New Testament Survey...... 3 NT541 Beginning Greek...... 3 NT518 New Testament: Exegetical NT542 Intermediate Greek...... 3 Explorations...... 3 NT652 Greek Exegesis...... 1.5 OT516 Old Testament Survey...... 3 OT516 Old Testament Survey...... 3 OT518 Old Testament: Exegetical OT518 Old Testament: Exegetical Explorations...... 3 Explorations...... 3 OT541 Beginning Hebrew...... 3 OT541 Beginning Hebrew...... 3 OT542 Intermediate Hebrew...... 3 OT542 Intermediate Hebrew...... 3 OT652 Hebrew Exegesis...... 1.5 OT652 Hebrew Exegesis...... 1.5 PC512 Introduction to Pastoral Care & PC512 Introduction to Pastoral Care and Counseling...... 3 Counseling...... 3 SP510 Introduction to Spiritual and Personal SP510 Introduction to Spiritual Formation...... 3 and Personal Formation...... 3 SP610 Spiritual and Personal Formation II.... 3 SP610 Spiritual and Personal Formation II.... 3 TS512 Systematic Theology I...... 3 TS512 Systematic Theology I...... 3 TS513 Systematic Theology II...... 3 TS513 Systematic Theology II...... 3 TS516 Christian Social Ethics...... 3 TS516 Christian Social Ethics...... 3

Concentration Courses and Electives Elective Courses Concentration Electives...... 12 Free Electives...... 10.5 Free Electives...... 6 Other Requirements Other Requirements Professional Internship or Mentored Leadership Professional Internship or Mentored Leadership Development...... 3 Development...... 3 GS780 Senior Integrative Seminar...... 3 GS780 Senior Integrative Seminar...... 3 Formation Assessments (SP002 or SP003)...... 0 Formation Assessments (SP002 or SP003)...... 0 Vocational Assessments (TL002 or TL003)...... 0 Vocational Assessments (TL002 or TL003...... 0 Ministry Goals Consultation...... 0 Ministry Goals Consultation...... 0 Intent to Graduate Application...... 0 Intent to Graduate Application...... 0 A minimum of 87 semester credits is required for A minimum of 87 semester credits is required for graduation in the M.Div. program. Concentration graduation in the M.Div. program. Concentration courses must be taken at the advanced level. The student courses must be taken at the advanced level. The student is responsible for meeting all graduation deadlines and is responsible for meeting all graduation deadlines and requirements. requirements. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 107

Theological studies at Bethel help students become creative and resourceful spiritual leaders. Foundational courses, constituting the core curriculum, provide the student with a comprehensive course of study, integrating basic elements of a given discipline. Advanced courses help students progress to deeper levels of learning through independent study, research, and evaluation. The advanced courses are intended to have significant value for the active minister who must depend on his or her own resourcefulness in study. 108 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Three Centers of Emphasis Each course has a three-digit number with a two- or three-letter prefix. Foundational Our “Three Centers” philosophy of seminary courses are numbered in the 500 series and education is the foundation for a “whole life” advanced courses 600 and 700. The 800 and curriculum that develops men and women 900 series indicate courses taken in the Doctor into transformational leaders. Bethel has a of Ministry program. Courses with a “DE” commitment to integrative education. Through suffix are InMinistry fully distance courses. work in class assignements and in a Senior Courses with a “DI” suffix are fully distance Integrative Seminar, students develop in the courses in residential programs. Courses with areas addressed by each center of emphasis a “U, L, J, or P” suffix are taken with other and integrate this growth with learning gained students from the theological consortium. in the other two. Our aim is the full integration of academic knowledge with lived practice The prefix indicates the department as follows: of biblical exegesis with spiritual life and BI – Biblical Interpretation leadership. BT – Biblical Theology The three centers of emphasis are: CF – Children’s and Family Ministry • The Center for Biblical and Theological Foundations CP – Communications and Preaching • The Center for Spiritual and Personal CM – Community Ministry Formation • The Center for Transformational DC – Discipleship in Community Leadership GC – Global and Contextual Studies Leaders of the three centers seek to ensure that GS – General or Interdisciplinary each student grows significantly by interacting Studies with all three centers, each of which pursues outcomes related to being, thinking, and doing. HS – Historical Studies Integrated learning among the curriculum’s MF – Marriage and Family three centers of emphasis is an integral part of the Bethel educational experience. Integrative MH – Mental Health work occurs both within coursework ML – Ministry Leadership (including a senior seminar devoted to integration of learning) and at key junctures NT – New Testament in the student’s seminary experience. Together OT – Old Testament these centers ensure a strong seminary producing whole and holy Christian leaders for PC – Pastoral Care the 21st century. PH – Philosophy of Religion SP – Spiritual and Personal Formation TS – Theological Studies COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 109

The Center for Biblical and Theological Foundations  Old Testament New Testament Historical Studies Theological Studies

Through teaching and mentoring, faculty Objectives for students members in the Center for Biblical and Theological Foundations seek to lead students • Develop skills of disciplined Bible study, to mature understanding of the Bible and especially in the Old Testament; the Christian worldview. The goal is for • Understand the geographical, historical, and each student to know God’s Word, reflect cultural contexts that form the background of on its teaching theologically, and apply it the Old Testament and its books; appropriately. • Acquire a sequential knowledge of the major themes of the Hebrew Bible; Prerequisites • Understand how Old Testament wisdom shapes Christian living and ministry; and BT510/BI510 Hermeneutics is a prerequisite • Find inspiration and clear direction to admission in all of the Old Testament for passionate devotion to Christ and and New Testament courses at St. Paul, and transformational service to His church and to recommended at San Diego, with the exception the world. of Greek language courses. Some locations require courses to be taken in sequence. The sequence of core courses is designed to Advanced Old Testament courses are not to give students a general understanding of: be taken before completing the beginning • The nature of the Old Testament literature; sequence. CP510 Introduction to Preaching is a • The content of the Old Testament; prerequisite to advanced preaching courses. • Contemporary approaches to the Old Testament; and Old Testament • The relevance of the message of the Old Testament for today. Norah Caudill Paul W. Ferris Jr. Students enrolled in the Greek/Hebrew David M. Howard Jr. language track will normally begin the Old Testament study is the disciplined sequence of Old Testament language courses in examination of the Hebrew Bible, using the fall semester of their second year. Students tools such as Hebrew language, historical will then begin the Old Testament courses after background, archeological data, and cultural they have completed one year of Hebrew. insight. Academic Bible study is not just an end in itself, but leads to other goals: giving fuel to BASIC STUDIES spiritual life and guidance for transformational ministry. BT510/BI510 • Hermeneutics. An introduction to biblical interpretation. The course will survey the relationship of author, text, and reader in the interpretive process with the goal of determining the nature and 110 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

content of divine revelation. Students will OT518 • Old Testament: Exegetical gain practical skill in interpreting the primary Explorations. A study of selected texts, literary genres of Scripture. This course should themes, and theology of the Old Testament with be taken as soon as possible after entering the goal of developing greater skills in genre seminary. Three hours. analysis, contextual study, and theological reflection and engagement. Prerequisites: BT/BI510 is a prerequisite for all advanced BT510/BI510 and OT516. Three hours. courses in Old Testament in St. Paul and a recommended prerequisite in San Diego. OT541 • Beginning Hebrew. A study of the fundamentals of biblical Hebrew with respect BT514 • Interpretation and the to forms (morphology) and simple relationships Interpreter. This integrative course provides (syntax). Special emphasis will be placed on exploration of how the interpretation of biblical preparing the student for the subsequent texts intersects with the following: human exegesis of the Old Testament. Three hours. knowledge in global perspective; imagination in interpretation and formation; contextual OT542 • Intermediate Hebrew. A review theology in the faith community; speech-act and expansion of Beginning Hebrew, including theory and the interrelationship of author, morphology, syntax, vocabulary building, and text, and reader; and the role of differentiated translation, with a goal toward developing a leadership in the formation of the interpreter proper exegetical methodology. The course and the process of interpretation. Enrollment will also include an introduction to textual limited to M.A.M.F.T. and Post-Graduate criticism. Prerequisite: OT541. Three hours. Certificate in M.F.T. students (St. Paul only). OT652 • Hebrew Exegesis. Exegesis of Must be taken during first semester of select texts from the Hebrew Bible. The enrollment as M.A.M.F.T. or Post-Graduate primary emphasis will be on translation and Certificate in M.F.T. student. St. Paul only. syntactical work, with some attention given to Three hours. text—critical, lexical, and grammatical review. OT514 • The Old Testament and the Prerequisite: BT/BI 510 and OT542. One and a Interpreter. An examination of the books half hours. of the Old Testament, focusing on themes, theology, and interpretive methodologies ADVANCED STUDIES coupled with consideration of the person of the interpreter: who they are, what they bring OT601 • Exposition of Genesis. An to the text, and who they are becoming as a investigation into the book of Genesis, with result of encountering God through the Old special emphasis on the nature and theology Testament. Enrollment is limited to M.A.M.F.T. of Israel’s primeval history and the patriarchal students. St. Paul only. Three hours. narratives. Emphasis is also placed on the theological and homiletical value of selected OT516 • Old Testament Survey: Law, texts. Three hours. Prophets, and Writings. An introduction to the Old Testament focused on the message OT602 • Exposition of Exodus. An and proper interpretation of OT books, their investigation into Israel’s literary traditions of ancient Near Eastern historical and literary the nation’s exodus from Egypt. The focus is contexts, and theological purposes, with on the nature and theology of the deliverance the goal of recontextualizing their messages narratives and on the Sinaitic revelation. in ministry contexts today. Prerequisite or Emphasis also is placed on the significance concurrent enrollment: BT510/BI510. Three of this revelation in Israelite history and hours. theology, as well as its relevance for today. Three hours. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 111

OT603 • Exposition of Deuteronomy. OT613 • Exposition of Isaiah. A study of An investigation into the literary form Isaiah’s call for Judah to trust God, the great and theology of the book of Deuteronomy. King and Savior of the nation. God will judge Emphasis will be placed on the nature of all proud nations, forgive the people’s sin covenant relationship and the significance through the death of the suffering servant, and of the book of Deuteronomy in Israelite and establish His eternal kingdom. Three hours. Christian tradition. Three hours. OT614 • Exposition of Jeremiah. A OT605 • Exposition of the Book of seminar on Jeremiah’s doubts about his call, Judges. An investigation into the book his powerful preaching of judgment and of Judges as a representative sample of hope, his agony and lamentations concerning Deuteronomistic historiography. Emphasis will repeated threats and persecutions, and his be placed on the literary nature of the book, its commitment to unveil the deceptive message of distinctive message, and its relevance for the the religious leaders of his day. Three hours. church today. Three hours. OT615 • Exposition of Ezekiel. A study of OT609 • Exposition of Ezra and the ministry and message of Ezekiel, paying Nehemiah. The postexilic period contains particular attention to his understanding of his a rich story of the struggles of a small audience, his response to the conditions of his community of believers against a loss of ethnic audience, and his method of communicating and religious identity, political persecution, and his message. Three hours. economic failure. Through the stirring of God’s OT616 • Exposition of Daniel. An analysis Spirit, bold new steps were taken to preserve of the visions and stories in Daniel to the faith and solidarity of the covenant people. understand how the sovereign rule of God over Three hours. the world brings hope to Babylonians as well as OT610 • Exposition of the Book of Job. An Israelite exiles who wait for His future kingdom investigation into the special literary qualities amid persecution. Three hours. and message of the book of Job. Emphasis will OT617 • Exposition of Hosea. An exegetical be placed on the contribution made by this study of Hosea with the goal of understanding book to a biblical understanding of grief and its central message and theological themes suffering, and how God’s sovereignty, justice, addressed to his ancient audience as well as and wisdom are related to human behavior. gaining insight into the ministry of prophetic The pastoral implications of its message for leadership from Hosea’s perspective. Attention today are explored. Three hours. will be given to the significance of Hosea for OT611 • Exposition of the Book of Psalms. life and ministry in the 21st century. Three A study of the prayers for God’s help in times hours. of trouble, hymns of praise to worship God the OT618 • Exposition of Amos. A detailed King, and the nation’s hopes for the coming of study of the text, structure, and background of the Messianic Son of David. Three hours. Amos’ critique of social oppression against the OT612 • Exposition of the Book of poor, false expectations of blessing by the rich, Proverbs. An introduction to the setting of and empty ritual at Israelite places of worship. the book of Proverbs in the wisdom milieu of Three hours. the ancient Near East. Each section of the book OT620 • Exposition of Micah. An analysis is mined for the practical wisdom it provides. of the message of the prophet Micah with Application is made to our contemporary special emphasis on the methods used to experience and ministry. Three hours. persuade his audience to transform their view of reality. Three hours. 112 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

OT700 • Exposition of Proverbs, of the Old Testament in the New Testament, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs. An historiography, theological hermeneutics, investigation into the role of wisdom in biblical theology, and global approaches to Israelite society and the distinctive nature of biblical studies. Prerequisite: BT510. Three Israelite wisdom literature. Special emphasis hours. is placed on the ancient Near Eastern cultural BT631 • History of Interpretation. environment, from which this material arose, Minor attention will be given to the schools as well as the relevance of Israelite wisdom and movements from the Apostolic Age to in developing a biblical ethic for today. Three the middle of the 19th century, with major hours. concentration on the schools and movements OT710 • Historical Geography and from the middle of the late 19th century to the Archaeology. A survey of the time, place, present. Offered according to demand. Three and culture in which God’s revelation was hours. delivered. Topics include regional aspects of the BT665 • Integrative Hermeneutics. land of the Bible, the relationship of humans An in-depth look at the human experience to their environment, the concept of “place” of interpretation, through the grid of and its effects, and the theological concept of philosophical hermeneutics and its “land.” Three hours or one and a half hours. intersections to theology. Prerequisite: BT510. OT716 • Old Testament Theology. A Three hours. discussion of various theological perspectives BT716 • Old Testament Theology. A on such prominent themes in the Old discussion of various theological perspectives Testament revelation as creation, anthropology, on such prominent themes in the Old sin, covenant, sacrifice, and law. Cross-listed Testament revelation as creation, anthropology, with BT716. Three hours. sin, covenant, sacrifice, and law. Cross-listed OT751 • Seminar in Old Testament. with OT716. Three hours. Discussion of problems being raised by Old BT750 • Seminar in Biblical Theology: Testament research with extended reading Old Testament. Discussion of major themes in relevant contemporary literature. Topics being debated as the result of recent resurgent of investigation are determined on the basis interest in the biblical theology of the Old of student need and interest. Prerequisite: Testament. Three hours. permission of the professor. Three hours. BT770 • Biblical Studies Thesis. This OT670 • Independent Study in Old course gives students the experience of Testament. Research and study by engaging in a concentrated research project arrangement with the professor. (Permission is in biblical studies (OT or NT; dependent on required.) concentration). The project will be undertaken under the supervision of a thesis supervisor ADVANCED COURSES IN and will be expected to meet a set of criteria BIBLICAL THEOLOGY as established by the Bible faculty at Bethel Seminary St. Paul, similar to those employed BT610 • Issues in Global Biblical Studies. by better peer-reviewed academic journals. It This course combines two essential pieces for will involve an internal and external examiner. preparing students for serious engagement in Prerequisite: BT510. Three hours. biblical scholarship. The first is an introduction to the history of the interpretation of the BT780 • Biblical Studies Seminar. This Bible, particularly the last two centuries. course is designed to equip students toward The second component addresses current their vocational objectives by granting issues in biblical scholarship, such as the use them experience in teaching a course in an COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 113

academic or church context, presenting an with the goal of determining the nature and academic paper, or designing an educational content of divine revelation. Students will curriculum. The course emphasizes leadership gain practical skill in interpreting the primary in the classroom, the role of spiritual and literary genres of Scripture. This course should personal formation in academic research and be taken as soon as possible after entering presentation, and other issues pertaining to seminary. Three hours. professional development. Prerequisite: BT510. BT/BI510 is a prerequisite for all advanced Three hours. courses in New Testament in St. Paul and a BT670 • Independent Study in Biblical recommended prerequisite in San Diego. Theology. Research and study by BT514 • Interpretation and the arrangement with the professor. (Permission is Interpreter. This integrative course provides required.) exploration of how the interpretation of biblical texts intersects with the following: human New Testament knowledge in global perspective; imagination in interpretation and formation; contextual Jeannine Brown theology in the faith community; speech-act Dan Gurtner theory and the interrelationship of author, Mark Strauss text, and reader; and the role of differentiated Study in New Testament is the disciplined leadership in the formation of the interpreter exploration of God’s revelation to the church and the process of interpretation. Enrollment using tools such as Greek language, historical limited to M.A.M.F.T. and Post-Graduate background, and cultural insight. Interacting Certificate in M.F.T. students (St. Paul only.) with the New Testament creates the knowledge Must be taken during first semester of base that a believer uses when building a enrollment as M.A.M.F.T. or Post-Graduate comprehensive Christian worldview. Certificate in M.F.T. student. St. Paul only. Three hours. Objectives for students NT541 • Greek 1: Beginning Greek. A • Develop skills of disciplined Bible study, study of the fundamentals of New Testament Greek with respect to forms (morphology) and including reading the New Testament; simple relationships (syntax). Special emphasis • Understand the historical contexts of the will be placed on preparing the student for the New Testament and its books; subsequent exegesis of the New Testament. • Understand major themes of the Bible Three hours. written by the church; • Understand how the wisdom of the New NT542 • Greek 2: Intermediate Greek. A Testament shapes Christian living and review and expansion of morphology, a survey ministry; and of syntax, vocabulary building, and translation • Find inspiration and clear direction with a goal toward developing an exegetical for passionate devotion to Christ and methodology. The course will also include an transformational service to His church and to introduction to textual criticism. Prerequisite: the world. NT541 or passing of Greek qualifying exam. Three hours.

BASIC STUDIES INTRODUCTION TO EXEGESIS BT510/BI510 • Hermeneutics. An introduction to biblical interpretation. The NT514 • The New Testament and the course will survey the relationship of author, Interpreter. An examination of the books text, and reader in the interpretive process of the New Testament, focusing on themes, 114 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

theology, and interpretive methodologies NT606-614 • Book Studies on the Pauline coupled with consideration of the person of Letters. An in-depth analysis of one or more the interpreter: who they are, what they bring of the Pauline letters. The central theological to the text, and who they are becoming as a themes of the letter will be explored, and there result of encountering God through the New will also be an examination of introductory Testament. Enrollment is limited to M.A.M.F.T. questions and the relevance of the letter for students. St. Paul only. Three hours. today’s world. Three hours. NT516 • New Testament Survey: NT615-619 • Book Studies on the General Narratives, Letters, and Revelation. Letters and Revelation. An exegetical study An introduction to the New Testament, of one or more of the General Letters or the focused on the genre of NT books, their first book of Revelation. Attention is devoted to century historical and literary contexts, and introductory issues, the meaning of the book, their theological purposes, with the goal of its theological contribution, and the message recontextualizing their messages in ministry for the contemporary church. Three hours. contexts today. Prerequisite: BT/BI510 (may be NT640 • Greek Bible Readings. Involves concurrent). Three hours. translating various selections from the NT518 • New Testament: Exegetical Septuagint, New Testament, and early Explorations. A focused study of selected Christian literature. Three hours. NT writings to develop further the exegetical NT662 • Advanced Greek Grammar. An skills of genre analysis, contextual study, introduction to the science of linguistics; a and theological reflection and engagement. study of clauses and other large elements in Prerequisite: BT510/BI510 and NT516. Three the sentence; a survey of grammatical terms; hours. the use of grammars, lexicons, concordances, NT652 • Greek 3: Greek Exegesis. Exegesis and other tools for exegesis; and translation of select texts from the Greek New Testament. of selected passages from some of the more Translation and syntactical work will be the difficult books of the New Testament. Three backbone of the course, with a goal toward hours. the preparation to teach or preach the text. NT702 • The Parables of Jesus. The Attention will also be provided to text-critical, meaning, authenticity, and theology of the lexical, and grammatical issues. Prerequisite: parables, as well as the principles and praxis of NT542. One and a half hours. interpreting parables, are studied. Three hours.

ADVANCED STUDIES NT705 • New Testament Background. A study of the Jewish and Greco-Roman NT601-604 • Book Studies on the Gospels. historical, religious, and literary background A concentrated study in the interpretation of of the New Testament. Emphasis is placed on one of the Gospels. The meaning of the author primary source material. Three hours. will be examined, as well as various critical questions relating to the study of the Gospels. NT709 • The Historical Jesus. This course Three hours. is a study of the origin and development of the three quests for the historical Jesus. The NT605 • Acts. Consideration will be given critical methodologies of each quest will be to the book’s relationship to the third Gospel, studied, along with the various portraits of authorship, date, place of writing, destination, Jesus proposed by the scholars of these quests. speeches, original text, purposes, structure, The context for the course is the worshiping and an exegesis of an English version. Three community as it encounters Jesus and the hours. renewal of worship that flows from meeting Him. Three hours. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 115

NT716 • NT Models of Spiritual BT631 • History of Interpretation. Formation. An exploration of key models Minor attention will be given to the schools of spiritual formation found in the New and movements from the Apostolic Age to Testament. This course will seek to combine the middle of the 19th century, with major the best of biblical study skills in the exegesis concentration on the schools and movements of several New Testament passages with their from the middle of the late 19th century to the proper application to the spiritual formation present. Offered according to demand. Three of one’s own life and ministry. (Cognate credit hours. with SP716.) Three hours. BT665 • Integrative Hermeneutics. NT750 • Seminar in Textual Criticism. A An in-depth look at the human experience study of paleography, sources of information of interpretation, through the grid of about the text (Greek manuscripts, ancient philosophical hermeneutics and its versions, and patristic quotations), history of intersections to theology. Prerequisite: BT510. the text, principles of evaluation of variant Three hours. readings, and actual evaluation of variant BT705 • Unity of the Bible. An attempt to readings. Three hours. discern the unity of all of Scripture using a NT751 • Seminar in the Canon of the New biblical theology approach. Three hours. Testament. A study of the reasons for the BT717 • New Testament Theology. A initial delay in the emergence of an NT canon detailed study of some of the themes of the and for its eventual emergence, the principles New Testament from the standpoint of biblical of selection, and the history of the development theology. Three hours. of the canon. The last item is treated both chronologically and in terms of the individual BT751 • Seminar in Biblical Theology: books that were accepted or rejected. Three New Testament. Selected themes from hours. the biblical theology of the New Testament are examined. The course may concentrate NT670 • Independent Study in New on synoptic, Johannine, or Pauline theology. Testament. Research and study by Three hours. arrangement with the professor. Permission is required. BT770 • Biblical Studies Thesis. This course gives students the experience of ADVANCED COURSES IN engaging in a concentrated research project in biblical studies (OT or NT; dependent on BIBLICAL THEOLOGY concentration). The project will be undertaken BT610 • Issues in Global Biblical Studies. under the supervision of a thesis supervisor This course combines two essential pieces for and will be expected to meet a set of criteria preparing students for serious engagement in as established by the Bible faculty at Bethel biblical scholarship. The first is an introduction Seminary St. Paul, similar to those employed to the history of the interpretation of the by better peer-reviewed academic journals. It Bible, particularly the last two centuries. will involve an internal and external examiner. The second component addresses current Prerequisite: BT510. Three hours. issues in biblical scholarship, such as the use BT780 • Biblical Studies Seminar. This of the Old Testament in the New Testament, course is designed to equip students toward historiography, theological hermeneutics, their vocational objectives by granting biblical theology, and global approaches to them experience in teaching a course in an biblical studies. Prerequisite: BT510. Three academic or church context, presenting an hours. academic paper, or designing an educational curriculum. The course emphasizes leadership 116 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

in the classroom, the role of spiritual and Taking up both secondary and primary texts, personal formation in academic research and we will learn to analyze, discuss, and interpret presentation, and other issues pertaining to the material of church history. With critical ­professional development. Prerequisite: BT510. and theological alertness, we will relate the Three hours. ecclesiastical and doctrinal traditions of the past to contemporary movements and BT670 • Independent Study in Biblical theological thinking, in the process discovering Theology. Research and study by how we may responsibly apply the past’s arrangement with the professor. (Permission is wisdom (both exemplary and cautionary) to our required.) own lives and ministries. Three hours. HS601 • History of Christian Thought: Historical Studies The Early Church to Scholasticism. A James D. Smith III survey of the major historical, cultural, and History is the science of individuals in time. By theological factors influencing the development using the tools of bibliography, students learn of doctrine to Aquinas, with major analysis that the important task of church history is to of the work of the Ante- and Post-Nicene ponder meanings, not just to list information; councils and their subsequent influence on to interpret, but not to predict. History the articulation of the structure of theological inflames the student’s passion for God and so thought. (Cognate credit with TS601.) St. Paul helps build the groundwork both for Christian prerequisite: HS510. One and a half or three living and Christian ministry. hours. HS602 • History of Christian Thought: Objectives for students Scholasticism to Enlightenment. An • Acquire an orderly grasp of the church’s analysis of theological renewal based on development as an institution from the first inductive study from the writings of Wycliffe, Hus, Luther, Calvin, the Anabaptists, century to the contemporary world; Elizabethan-American Puritans, and John • Employ sound methods for interpreting Wesley. (Cognate credit with TS602.) St. Paul artifacts of the past; prerequisite: HS510. One and a half or three • Interpret key events in the church’s struggle hours. with persecution, success, heresy, and schism; HS603 • History of Christian Thought: • Analyze the role of church tradition as it 19th Century to the Present. An analysis relates to the bible; of contemporary theology as it is reflected • Explore the efforts of christian leaders to in the formative periods of the 19th century maintain the church’s identity and mission as to the present, with particular reference it engaged cultures; and to the modern era and its significance to • Find wisdom for pursuing spiritual growth contemporary church life. (Cognate credit with through the transforming power of god. TS603.) St. Paul prerequisite: HS510. One and a half or three hours.

SURVEY OF CHRISTIANITY HS611 • Women in the Christian Tradition. An exploration of the life, thought, HS510 • Church History Survey. This and context of selected Christian women course provides an introduction to the major across the centuries. Issues of public values, movements, ideas, figures, and events within personal identity, and group affiliations have Christian history from the beginnings of long been important to this discussion. Since the church to the present era. Participants the mid-19th century, and particularly in the will be introduced to basic methodology and dramatic changes in the roles and experience bibliographical tools used to study the past. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 117

of women since WWII, interpretive voices (e.g., orthodox dialogue with Roman Catholic in the literature) have notably both reflected theology and its participation in the World and shaped the realities. The goal of this course Council of Churches are assessed. is to engage the “cloud of woman-witnesses,” in Three hours. their cultures, in a manner that will enlighten and inspire one’s own life. Three hours. MEDIEVAL AND EARLY HS640 • Christian Lives and Spirituality MODERN CHURCH in History. This course tells the story of HS605 • Protestant Reformation. A study Christianity through the life experiences of of the varieties of Protestantism during the 16th selected men and women in their historical century. The contributions of several reformers contexts. Utilizing several varieties of literature, to biblical study, liturgical worship, theology, these people are valued both as insightful and ecclesiastical order are investigated in mentors and as unique persons in need of God’s detail. Prerequisite: HS510. Three hours. grace and human community. Students are invited to reflect on their own spiritual journeys HS653 • Readings in the Theology of and vocations. Prerequisite: TS512. Three John Calvin. This course analyzes and hours. evaluates the mature theology of John Calvin as presented in the 1559 edition of the HS686 • The Pietist Tradition. Pietism, Institutes of the Christian ­Religion. (Cognate “a religion of the heart,” signifies a movement credit with TS653). Three hours. launched in the 17th century to reclaim the experiential dimension of Christian faith. This HS672 • Baptist History and Theology. A course traces the Pietist impulse in Christian study of special problems and approaches in history, evaluates its varied manifestations, and Baptist history, theology, and polity with an explores the relevance of a biblically-anchored intensive approach to contemporary issues and Pietism to the renewal of the contemporary trends. Taught jointly by professors of church church. Cognate credit with TS and SP. One and history and theology. (Cognate credit with a half or three hours. TS672.) Three hours. HS703 • Christian Classics. An evaluation HS675 • Creeds and Confessions of the of important Christian literature, from Reformed Church. An exploration of the Augustine’s Confessions to C.S. Lewis’ Till We theology of the Reformed Tradition through Have Faces. Attention will be directed to the the study of nine creeds and confessions. context of several types of classics, as well as The course also discusses how the pressure to their authors and messages. (Cognate credit of church heresies and conflicts, as well as with SP703.) Three hours. national pressures, brought together some of the most important theological statements HS708 • History of World Missions. the church has produced. In addition, the A survey of missionary movements on the course explores the theological expressions major continents with special emphasis on surrounding the doctrines of the person and biographies, types of mission fields, and nature of Christ, the sacraments, election, the missionary strategy. (Cognate credit with Bible and its interpretation, the church, and the GC708.) Three hours. relationship of church and state. This course HS717 • Eastern Christendom. A study is one of three offered in San Diego that are of Orthodox Christianity from the Byzantine required by the local Presbytery for ordination period and conversion of the Slavic lands to in the PCUSA. (Cognate credit with TS675.) the centuries under Islam and the Russian Three hours. Renaissance of the 20th century. Theological distinctives of orthodoxy such as theosis, icons, and liturgy are explored. Contemporary 118 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

HS676 • Reformed Worship and and the international focus of the hierarchy. Sacraments. An introduction to the history, Three hours. tradition, and structure of Reformed worship. HS673 • Baptist General Conference The course will answer questions, give practical History and Mission. A study of the applications, and consider the meaning and various historical forces that have shaped the observance of the sacraments. (Cognate credit Baptist General Conference (now Converge with TS676 and ML676.) Three hours. Worldwide), including key personalities and HS687 • Liturgy through the Ages. important projects. Special attention is given to This course is an overview of the theological the new role of the conference in the world as principles, historical developments, and developed in the last century. Three hours. practical considerations that have shaped HS726 • History and Theology of Christian worship throughout the ages, with Ministry. This course invites the student to special attention paid to Anglican worship. In a survey of important theological expressions addition to studying the shape of historical and models in the history of Christian liturgies, we also look at the use of time, space, ministries from the first century through the music, and art in worship. Three hours. present day. We consider selected themes HS689 • Anglican Spirituality. One of (WISHMAP), illustrated by classic and the chief duties of clergy in the Anglican contemporary sources, within a chronological tradition is developing the spiritual life of framework. The goal is for these “voices” to the congregation. This course acquaints the enlighten and inspire our lives in faithful, student with both ascetical theology and fruitful service for Jesus Christ and the practices that lead to a distinctive Anglican kingdom. (Cognate credit with ML726 and spirituality based on the Book of Common TS726.) San Diego only. Three hours. Prayer and the sacraments, and the renewing power of the Holy Spirit. It will include AMERICAN CHRISTIANITY readings from Celtic, Medieval, Caroline, HS512 • American Christianity. This Evangelical Anglo-Catholic, and Pentecostal course provides an introduction to the major sources. Three hours. movements, ideas, figures, and events in HS690 • Anglican Theology and History. American Christian history, within a global This course is a survey of the principal events, context, from colonization to recent decades. people, and convictions that shaped theology Through engagement with primary documents, and practice among the Christians of Great students will learn how transplated European Britain and their descendants, from the churches responded and “American originals” Middle Ages to the present. The class includes sprang up in the face of five centuries of reading and interacting with authors from challenges and opportunities, including: the Medieval, Classical, Evangelical, Anglo- colonization, the expansion of the frontier, Catholic, Liberal, and Charismatic streams of wars of independence and unification, slavery, the Anglican tradition. Three hours. immigration, intellectual challenges to the faith, and the new political and social realities MODERN CHRISTIANITY of the 20th and 21st centuries. In the face of these social changes, how did the church not HS671 • Modern Catholicism: French only innovate but also reaffirm its central Revolution to the Present. An analysis of identity—such as its four classic qualities of the Catholic response to the modern world of oneness, holiness, apostolicity, and catholicity? French, American, Industrial, and Communist Participants will not only learn how American revolutions. Particular attention is given to Christianity got to be the way it is, but also how Vatican I and II, as well as Catholic biblical we can live and minister better in America (and study in the 20th century, papal leadership, the world) today. One and a half hours. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 119

HS652 • Christian Spiritual Life: Henri Objectives for students Nouwen. A study of major themes in the • Acquire orderly understandings of the major thought of Henri Nouwen (1932-1996), one of the most influential Christian spiritual writers doctrinal and biblical themes of the Christian of our generation. The emphasis is on primary worldview; sources, set in the framework of his life and • Gain awareness of contemporary intellectual development, and complemented by reflections movements and proper Christian response; from the instructor, who served as a teaching • Form reasons for faith and ability to offer fellow with Nouwen during the author’s reasoned defenses of Christian truth; Harvard years (1983-1985). The goal is for this • Develop the habit of interpreting all of life experience to provide critical insights and through the practice of theological reflection; personal values that illuminate and encourage • Uncover the connections of christian truth our lives as beloved and faithful children of the with the living of life and the practice of Lord. (Cognate credit with SP652) Three hours. leadership in ministry; and • Find guidance and motivation for pursuing HS712 • Minorities and American personal spiritual growth by encountering the Christianity. A study of African American, American Indian, and Hispanic Christianity. transforming power of divine truth. Examines the history of each group, their contributions to American Christianity, and SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY the special problems each group faces. Three Systematic theology synthesizes Christian hours. beliefs and applies them to today’s world. Building chiefly on a foundation of biblical RESEARCH data, it also interacts with other areas of HS670 • Independent Study in Church knowledge such as philosophy, historical and History. Research and study by arrangement contemporary theology, and the sciences, with the professor. (Permission is required.) using them to illuminate and co nfirm essential biblical teachings. A primary goal HS790 • Advanced Seminars. Specialized of coursework in systematic theology is to studies will be offered for those interested in help students work toward developing an any period of church history. Three hours. intelligible system of Christian thought that is at once biblically sound, rationally coherent, Theological Studies and culturally relevant. To be taken middle or senior year. At Bethel Seminary St. Paul, David Nah all students should plan to take TS512 before Kyle Roberts taking upper-level electives in systematic Glen Scorgie theology. Theology is the science of God, the discipline TS512 • Systematic Theology I: God the that seeks knowledge of God’s being and all Creator. A discussion of the integrative nature of God’s works. Theology synthesizes and and methods of systematic theology; a study of interprets Christian beliefs and applies them the character of God’s self-disclosure in nature to today’s world. Theology leads to wisdom. and the Bible; an investigation of the being and Living in light of wisdom from God shapes and foundational works of the Triune God; and an motivates a passionate love for God and growth analysis of human nature both as it was created in maturity. by God and as it exists in its present sinful state. Three hours. 120 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

TS513 • Systematic Theology II: God the designed to facilitate faith-therapy integration Redeemer. An investigation of the person in the domains of theory, professional practice, of Jesus Christ and the provision of salvation and personal formation. Prerequisite: MF625 through Christ’s work; a study of the person of or MH625. San Diego only. Three hours. and general works as associated with the Holy TS601 • History of Christian Thought: Spirit, and the gift of salvation as believers The Early Church to Scholasticism. A through the Spirit’s redemptive and reconciling survey of the major historical, cultural, and work; as well as reflection on God’s purposes theological factors influencing the development and activity in the church and God’s purposes of doctrine to Aquinas, with major analysis for history and the future of creation. Three of the work of the Ante- and Post-Nicene hours. councils and their subsequent influence on TS514 • Christian Theology and the the articulation of the structure of theological Theologian I: God the Creator. This course thought. (Cognate credit with HS601.) approaches theology through the perspectives Prerequisite: HS510. One and a half or three of history, systematics (doctrine), philosophy, hours. and contextuality, while explicitly attending TS602 • History of Christian Thought: to issues of personal and spiritual formation Scholasticism to Enlightenment. An throughout. This first theology course analysis of theological renewal based on discusses the topics of the Trinity, revelation, an inductive study from the writings of Scripture, creation, and anthropology, Wycliffe, Hus, Luther, Calvin, the Anabaptists, while focusing on historical and communal Elizabethan-American Puritans, and John understandings, personal and spiritual Wesley. (Cognate credit with HS602.) reflections, and ethical applications of these Prerequisite: HS510. One and a half or themes. This course will include a small group three hours. theological reflection component. Enrollment is limited to M.A.M.F.T. students. St. Paul only. TS603 • History of Christian Thought: Three hours. Nineteenth Century to the Present. An analysis of the antecedents of contemporary TS515 • Christian Theology and the theology as reflected in the formative periods of Theologian II: God the Redeemer. This the 19th century to the present, with particular course approaches theology through the reference to the modern era and its significance perspectives of history, systematics (doctrine), in contemporary church life. (Cognate credit philosophy, and contextuality, while explicitly with HS603.) Prerequisite: HS510. One and a attending to issues of personal and spiritual half or three hours. formation throughout. This second course discusses the topics of Christ, the Holy TS630 • Eschatology and Hope. This course Spirit, salvation, the church, and eschatology, explores the themes of eschatology, or the while focusing on historical and communal doctrine of the “last things,” with particular understandings, personal reflections, and attention to the ways in which it contributes ethical applications of these themes. This hope for humanity and for the purpose of course will include a small group theological creation. While engaging the thought of reflection component. Enrollment is limited to major contemporary theologians, this course M.A.M.F.T. students. St. Paul only. Three hours. focuses on the relation between eschatology and Christology, soteriology, and political and TS520 • Theology and Psychologcial practical/pastoral theology. Attention is also Theory: An Integrative Seminar. given to the relation between eschatology and This course is an investigation of selected theodicy, Christian spirituality, and ecological doctrines from theological and psychological ethics. Three hours. perspectives. Team-taught by a theology professor and MFT/MHC professor, it is COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 121

TS632, 635 • World Religions. This course themes of his authorship by engaging and is a study of the world religions that provide analyzing selected primary texts. What are structures of belief and meaning for vast the implications of his work for evangelical numbers of people in America and globally. A Christian faith in contemporary culture? Three primary goal is to develop the understanding hours. and sensitivities necessary to represent Christ TS672 • Baptist History and Theology. A attractively, and communicate his Gospel study of special problems and approaches in intelligibly, to adherents of these faiths. It is Baptist history, theology, and polity with an also an opportunity to develop an informed intensive approach to contemporary problems Christian theology of religions. (Cognate credit and trends. Taught jointly by professors of with GC632,635.) St. Paul and San Diego church history and theology. (Cognate credit recommended prerequisite: TS512. Three with HS672.) Three hours or one and a half hours or one and a half hours. hours. TS633 • The Church and Social Issues. TS674 • Ministry with the Sacraments. An in-depth study of contemporary social This course is an in-depth look at the what, the challenges and questions, particularly in why, and the how of sacramental ministry in the North American society, but with a view to the church, especially as practiced in the Anglican reality of globalization. The guiding question tradition. We begin with a sacramental is: How do Scripture and the Gospel apply worldview and theology, move to the dominical to the most difficult and pressing issues of sacraments of Baptism and Holy Eucharist, the day and how can the church be involved? and conclude with the rites of Confirmation, Particular issues are at the discretion of the Matrimony, Reconciliation, Unction, and instructor, but they will likely include (though Ordination. Three hours. not be limited to): diversity and racism, human sexuality, economics and poverty, and food TS675 • Creeds and Confessions of the and agriculture. Three hours. Reformed Church. An exploration of the theology of the Reformed tradition through TS634 • Religious Pluralism. This course the study of nine creeds and confessions. explores the theological issue of religious The course also discusses how the pressure pluralism from a Christian and evangelical of church heresies and conflicts, as well as perspective. Students explore the historical national pressures, brought together some of and contemporary expressions of pluralism the most important theological statements as represented by such thinkers as John the church has produced. In addition, the Hick, John Cobb, and Raimundo Panikkar,­ course explores the theological expressions among others. Special attention is given to surrounding the doctrines of the person and ­Christological questions posed by pluralism nature of Christ, the sacraments, election, the and appropriate theological and apologetic Bible and its interpretation, the church, and the responses. Practical and constructive relationship of church and state. This course methodologies are incorporated. One and a is one of three offered in San Diego that are half hours. required by the local Presbytery for ordination TS662 • Kierkegaard and Postmodernity. in the PCUSA. (Cognate credit with HS675.) This course explores the philosophical and Three hours. theological thought of Søren Kierkegaard, TS676 • Reformed Worship and a 19th century Danish author who has Sacraments. An introduction to the history, influenced deeply postmodern thinking. tradition, and structure of Reformed worship. Scholarship on Kierkegaard has exploded in The course answers questions, gives practical the last few decades and a new sensitivity to applications, and considers the meaning and his contribution to Christian theology has emerged. We explore the basic structure and 122 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

observance of the sacraments. (Cognate credit (de Beauvoir and Sartre) and the impact of with HS676 and ML676.) Three hours. terror management theory on theological ethics and church practice. Other key TS686 • The Pietist Tradition. Pietism, figures include, but go beyond, Kierkegaard, “a religion of the heart,” signifies a movement Nietzsche, Tillich, and Ernest Becker. launched in the 17th century to reclaim the Three hours. experiential dimension of Christian faith. This course traces the Pietist impulse in Christian TS726 • History and Theology of history, evaluates its varied manifestations, and Ministry. This course invites the student to explores the relevance of a biblically-anchored a survey of important theological expressions Pietism to the renewal of the contemporary and models in the history of Christian church. Cognate credit with HS and SP. One ministries from the first century through the and a half, or three hours. present day. We consider selected themes (WISHMAP), illustrated by classic and TS690 • Anglican Theology and History. contemporary sources, within a chronological This course is a survey of the principal events, framework. The goal is for these “voices” to people, and convictions that shaped theology enlighten and inspire our lives in faithful, and practice among the Christians of Great fruitful service for Jesus Christ and the Britain and their descendants, from the kingdom. (Cognate credit with ML726 and Middle Ages to the present. The class includes HS726.) San Diego only. Three hours. reading and interacting with authors from the Medieval, Classical, Evangelical, Anglo- TS733 • Theology and Science. A Catholic, Liberal, and Charismatic streams of discussion of the interface between two the Anglican tradition. (Cognate credit with important modes of knowledge: theology HS690.) Three hours. and science. Taking a history and philosophy of science approach, this course evaluates TS704 • Movie Theology. A structured theology and science as two methods for workshop in theological evaluation of the explaining aspects of reality. It discusses heart and mind of contemporary culture whether the results of science have theological as reflected in significant motion picutres. import or the axioms of theology may have Particular attention is paid to portrayals of scientific significance. Prerequisite: at St Paul the human condition and to religious themes. TS512. (Cognate credit with PH733.) Three The goal of the course is to cultivate the art hours. of listening and watching perceptively, with a view to learning whenever possible, and to TS735 • Spiritual Theology. The purpose affirmation or criticism as appropriate. San of this course is to encourage and stimulate Diego recommended prerequisite: TS512. a growing and meaningful life of devotion. Three hours or one and a half hours. Attention is given to the historical and biblical teaching on prayer. Personal sharing and TS707 • Existentialism in Theology. practical experiences of prayer provide a This course introduces key themes and challenge to apply theory to life. St. Paul and figures in existentialism, with special San Diego recommended prerequisite: TS512. focus on existentialist theologians and Three hours or one and a half hours. philosophers who have deeply influenced an existential approach to theology (as well as TS739 • Theology in a Global Context. the intersection of theology and psychology). This course addresses key intersections Themes include the nature and meaning of between theology and culture and explores existence, the phenomena of religious faith questions and issues related to contextuality and doubt, problems of alienation, and courage in theologizing. It does so by close readings, in suffering and the confrontation with death. discussions, and analysis of contemporary The course also considers existentialist ethics theologies coming from beyond the traditional COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 123

Euro-American context, including African, PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION – Asian, Latin American, and other non-Western APOLOGETICS (ST. PAUL CAMPUS ONLY) contexts. Themes of focus include Christology, anthropology, and the doctrine of salvation. PH620 • Methods and Themes in (Cognate credit with GC739). Three hours. Christian Thought. An introduction to key concepts, figures, themes, and methodological TS751 • Seminar in Theology. An in-depth approaches within the history of Christian study of a particular contemporary theological thought. It involves an overview study of the issue. Research topics to be chosen according to history of the complex relationship between the interests of the class. St. Paul and San Diego philosophy and theology from Plato to ­prerequisite: TS512 and TS513. Three hours. postmodernism. Key philosophical themes TS754 • Perspectives on Evil and are drawn from metaphysics, ontology, Suffering. phenomenology, and the question of religious See course description under PH754. language. Key theological themes are drawn from the doctrines of God, revelation, and the TS774 • Theology of Leadership and nature of humanity. Methods include historical, Vocation. This course will enable students philosophical, systematic, and contextual to articulate a theology of leadership in an theologies. Special attention is given to points increasingly post-Christendom context and of intersection among these approaches. Three will also explore the nature of vocation as hours. understood historically and in the present. The course explores the theological nature and PH665 • Integrative Hermeneutics. This biblical rationale for effective leadership and course explores the discourse of philosophical also explores, more broadly, vocation as a gift hermeneutics, discussing questions of how we and responsibility, but does so in the context of interpret and how language functions in both reflection on the nature of the kingdom of God. communication and understanding. It studies The course culminates in in-depth communal significant philosophers and theologians in the and personal reflection on the question of field of hermeneutics, and also pays particular vocation. (Cognate credit with ML774). Three attention to the discourses of postmodernism hours. as a philosophical outlook as well as to diverse, marginalized voices regarding their TS780 • M.A. (T.S.) Capstone Course. This contribution to interpretation of the Bible. The course aims at integration of the curricular course considers the interpretation of written, content of the M.A. (T.S.) program with a view sacred texts, but also considers the phenomena to preparing students as they look ahead to of text and “textuality” more broadly, from an future ministries of teaching and, for those integrated theological and philosophical lens. who continue on academically, vocational Three hours. scholarship. The course will incorporate insights from leadership studies that apply to PH733 • Theology and Science. A students on these tracks. It will also sensitize discussion of the interface between two students to the cultural dynamics of their important modes of knowledge: theology anticipated ministry contexts and provide a and science. Taking a history and philosophy framework for developing a general theology of science approach, this course evaluates of culture and cultural agency. The capstone/ theology and science as two methods for course may be organized around a particular explaining aspects of reality. It discusses theme or study topic each year. San Diego only. whether the results of science have theological import or the axioms of theology may have Three hours. scientific significance. Prerequisite at St. Paul: TS512. (Cognate credit with TS733.) Three hours. 124 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

PH754 • Perspectives on Evil and the student an opportunity to apply Christian Suffering. This course explores two distinct Thought to a practical arena of ministry related approaches to suffering and evil. Theologians, to the student’s vocational interests and goals. philosophers, and apologists try to explain The course is split into two semesters, with why evil exists in a world created by a good one credit designated for the proposal and God. Pastoral theologians and counselors preparation stage and the final two credits for attempt to help people who are suffering. the implementation and written reflection. The Course participants attempt inte gration of the course is taken over the final two semesters of a categories, resources, and responses typical student’s program. Three hours. of these two areas as they seek answers to the PH780 • Senior Integrative Seminar: question, “What can theologians and caregivers Missional Apologetics. This course learn from each other?” (Cognate credit with involves the strategic application of theology TS754 or PC754.) Prerequisite: TS512. Three and Christian thought to the practical tasks hours. of evangelism and mission—with special PH770 • Thesis in Christian Thought. emphasis on postmodern, pluralist, and post- This is an individual, guided research course Christian contexts. It begins from the starting that culminates in a master’s-level academic point that successful evangelism and mission paper and a defense of the thesis. Students today requires a holistic combination of generally choose the thesis option (rather than intellectual, social, and spiritual engagement. the project option) if they intend to pursue The course is explicitly integrative, drawing an academic vocation in theology or related on theology, philosophy, culture studies, disciplines and if they intend to further their leadership, and spiritual formation. studies at the doctoral level. Other students Prerequisite: Must be taken in the student’s may choose this option because they are final year. Three hours. interested in high-level research at the master’s level and if they wish to study a topic in depth. ETHICAL STUDIES The course is spread out over two semesters, with the first semester designated for the TS606 • Apologetics. This course considers proposal and primary research stage and the how best to accomplish the task of defending final semester designated for research, writing, and commending the substance of the and defense. Three hours. Christian faith in a culture increasingly indifferent to matters of truth. After assessing PH775 • Independent Project in Christian the contemporary intellectual milieu, it Thought. This option is designed for identifies and evaluates various evidences Christian Thought students who want to for Christianity, pursues answers to key concentrate on the practical, or “praxis,” problematic issues, and concludes with a study application of Christian Thought to ministry of the relationship between apologetics and (i.e., preaching, church planting, teaching, evangelism. Three hours or one and a half pastoral counseling, social work, and social hours. justice ministry, etc.). While the student does not write a master’s thesis, there is a TS516 • Christian Social Ethics. A study written component (a summative, reflection of the ethical dimension of Christian theology. paper) to the project option. The primary This class begins with an analysis of theoretical work, however, is accomplished through ethics, terminology, approaches, and biblical a mentored internship experience that is bases, and then concentrates on the application designed in collaboration with the student, of ethical theory to specific ethical issues facing the Christian Thought program director, and Christians today. St. Paul prerequisites: TS512 the Office of Formation, Supervised Ministry and TS513. San Diego: TS512, TS513, and and Placement. The objective is to provide BI510 recommended. Three hours. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 125

TS742 • Sexual Ethics. A study of human sexual character and sexual expression from the perspectives of Scripture, theology, history, and contemporary thought and practice. Focuses on prevalent misunderstandings and abuses of sexuality, as well as the goodness of sexuality as designed by our Creator, in the lives of both married and single persons. Fornication, adultery, pornography, homosexuality, solo sex, celibacy, marriage, divorce, and remarriage are some of the topics we examine to learn how we may live godly and satisfying lives in an increasingly perverse society. St. Paul prerequisite: TS512. Three hours or one and a half hours. TS752 • Seminar in Ethics. The seminar provides opportunity for skill development in Christian ethics methodology through advanced-level study of a particular ethical issue. Seminar topics are chosen on the basis of contemporary relevance and significance. Prerequisite: TS516. Three hours. RESEARCH TS670 • Independent Study in Theology. Research in each of the areas listed above may be pursued under independent arrangement with the professor involved. St. Paul and San Diego prerequisite: TS512. (Permission is required.) TS670E • Independent Study in Ethics. Research in each of the areas listed above may be pursued under independent arrangement with the professor involved. St. Paul and San Diego prerequisite: TS516. (Permission is required.) 126 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

The Center for Spiritual and Personal Formation  Spiritual and Personal Formation Pastoral Care Marriage and Family Studies Mental Health Interdisciplinary Courses

The Center for Spiritual and Personal • An awareness of their own brokenness, Formation makes the formation process part call, and gifting that enables them to of the entire Bethel Seminary experience. maintain healthy personal and professional Spiritual and personal formation is the process boundaries, appropriately use authority and of opening ourselves to the work of God in power, and respond sensitively to the pain of our lives. Our goal is that the body of Christ others; and may be built up until we all reach unity in the • An ability to respond to God’s call in their faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God lives with proactive, lifelong personal and and become mature, attaining to the whole professional development strategies that are measure of the fullness of Christ (Eph. 4:12- characterized by honesty, accountability, 13). As students address issues of spiritual and and a commitment to wholeness spiritually, personal formation, they are increasingly likely emotionally, physically, financially, and to ­demonstrate: relationally. • A desire for and commitment to living in a covenant love relationship with God that is marked by a passion for the Word of God, Spiritual and Personal Formation personal obedience and discipleship, spiritual Natalie Hendrickson hunger, and a lifestyle of holiness and Mary Sanders spiritual maturity; A significant part of a student’s experience • A desire for and commitment to living with within the Center for Spiritual and Personal others in covenantal love relationships that Formation is the opportunity to join others in are marked by integrity, respect, justice, the journey toward wholeness and holiness. service, reconciliation, and the ability to build The group reflection process transforms the bridges across the potential barriers of racial, theological doctrines learned in class into gender, and theological differences; character-shaping wisdom that can result in • An ability to develop a biblically grounded personal godliness. theology of spiritual and personal formation, to recognize historical instances of the SPIRITUAL FORMATION movement of the Holy Spirit, and to examine critically the practice of formation SP510 • Introduction to Spiritual and as understood by a variety of Christian Personal Formation. This course introduces traditions; students to the process of spiritual and personal formation. Students will explore spiritual theology, models and themes for formation and faith development, and cultural and gender dimensions of formation models and traditions. Students will examine their COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 127

own spiritual journeys, spiritual disciplines, church. Cognate credit with HS and TS. One and relationships with God. Course and a half or three hours. methodology and praxis include discussion, SP703 • Christian Classics. An evaluation individual and small group reflections, and of important Christian literature, from video and lecture presentations. Three hours. Augustine’s Confessions to C.S. Lewis’ Till We SP610 • Spiritual and Personal Have Faces. Attention will be directed to the Formation II: Relational Spirituality. context of several types of classics, as well as This second spiritual and personal formation to their authors and messages. (Cognate credit course explores the relational nature of with HS703.) Three hours. Christian spirituality. Students will integrate SP716 • NT Models of Spiritual key biblical insights, theological frameworks, Formation. An exploration of key models and concepts from the social sciences to of spiritual formation found in the New examine the ways their beliefs and experiences Testament. This course will seek to combine interact with the people and communities the best of biblical study skills in the exegesis surrounding them. This course will encourage of several New Testament passages with their students to examine their own unique God- proper application to the spiritual formation images and employ varied spiritual disciplines of one’s own life and ministry. (Cognate credit as integral components to sustained individual, with NT716.) Three hours. relational, and corporate health and spiritual wellbeing. Course methodology and praxis TS735 • Spiritual Theology. The purpose include discussion, individual and small group of this course is to encourage and stimulate reflections, video and lecture presentations, a growing and meaningful life of devotion. and continued exploration of the spiritual Attention is given to the historical and biblical disciplines. Prerequisite: SP510. Three hours. teaching on prayer. Personal sharing and practical experiences of prayer provide a SP652 • Christian Spiritual Life: Henri challenge to apply theory to life. St. Paul and Nouwen. A study of major themes in the San Diego recommended prerequisite: TS512. thought of Henri Nouwen (1932-1996), Three hours. internationally one of the most influential Christian spiritual writers of our generation. SP749 • Spiritual Direction. Development of The emphasis is on primary sources, set in a working definition of spiritual direction and the framework of his life and development, an understanding of the unique characteristics and complemented by reflections from the of discipling, mentoring, counseling, and instructor, who served as a teaching fellow directing relationships. The roles of director with Nouwen during his Harvard years (1983- and directee, the life of faith and the growth 1985). The goal is for this experience to provide of prayer, the conduct of spiritual direction critical insights and personal values that relationships, and possible benefits and illuminate and encourage our lives as beloved hazards are among the topics considered. and faithful children of the Lord. (Cognate Christian educators, pastors, and lay persons credit with HS652.) Three hours. respond to the assignments of the course in ways that are suitable for their particular SP686 • The Pietist Tradition. Pietism, situations. (Cognate credit with DC749.) Three “a religion of the heart,” signifies a movement hours. launched in the 17th century to reclaim the experiential dimension of Christian faith. This course traces the Pietist impulse in Christian history, evaluates its varied manifestations, and explores the relevance of a biblically-anchored Pietism to the renewal of the contemporary 128 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Pastoral Care focuses on personal integration. Prerequisite: SP510. Three hours. Ben K. Lim Pastoral care courses are offered from the PC600 • Principles of Counseling. This perspective of the church-based minister rather course is designed to provide a foundation than the clinic-based specialist. They help of basic skills for people who would like to students combine reflective self-understanding, enhance their therapy and pastoral care spiritual formation, pastoral care theory, and abilities. It combines theoretical understanding ministerial practice by drawing on the rich and hands-on practice of essential counseling historic traditions of soul care found in the microskills and can serve as the prerequisite writings of the church and on observation and counseling course for people transferring to the understanding from both biblical revelation M.A.M.F.T. program. Three hours. and well-grounded social science ­exploration. PC610 • Pastoral Counseling Skills. A study and practice of basic pastoral counseling Objectives for students skills needed for pastoral ministry. Includes exploration of methodology of counseling and • Describe the most common spiritual, mental practice through role playing. (San Diego.) One health, and relational issues encountered in a and a half hours. church or other ministry context; • Plan appropriate strategies of care and PC632 • Pastoral Care of Children and guidance for these issues, whether within Families. This course provides students the church structure or by referral to other the theological, theoretical, and practical professionals; applications necessary for providing effective • Attain insight into how their own spiritual, pastoral care to children and families. A mental, emotional, theological, and cultural variety of issues facing children and families formation affects the ministry they offer to are explored. The helping relationship and those in need; helping skills are practiced. Emphasis will be placed on the personal and professional self- • Practice contextualization and theological understanding of the pastor. This course will reflection with regard to issues of human need invite students to process their own family of and pastoral care, for both the purposes of origin and gain an understanding of family offering personal guidance and developing systems and how these elements impact the preventive community strategies, paying provision of pastoral care. Three hours. particular attention to the distinctives (e.g., geographic, demographic, socioeconomic, PC652 • Christian Spiritual Life: Henri and ethnic factors) found within a particular Nouwen. A study of major themes in the ministry setting. thought of Henri Nouwen (1932-1996), internationally one of the most influential Christian spiritual writers of our generation. PASTORAL CARE The emphasis is on primary sources, set in PC512 • Introduction to Pastoral Care the framework of his life and development, and Counseling. Introduces students to and complemented by reflections from the the minister’s shepherding functions, then instructor, who served as a teaching fellow guides them to practical applications in with Nouwen during his Harvard years (1983- preventive teaching, counseling, and shaping 1985). The goal is for this experience to provide of healthy community life. This course includes critical insights and personal values that a practicum that forms the core learning. illuminate and encourage our lives as beloved Lectures deal with typical situations faced in and faithful children of the Lord. (Cognate pastoral ministry. Evaluation of the student credit with SP652 and HS652.) Three hours. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 129

PC705 • Clinical Pastoral Education PC720 • Cross-cultural Counseling. (CPE). Students contract under an accredited Explores the role of the belief system in a CPE center for a 440-hour supervised variety of cultures from a psycho-social- experience, usually in a hospital or nursing theological perspective. The processes of care center. CPE is particularly important for self-examination, inquiry, and formulating persons who plan to enter chaplaincy posts of counseling paradigms are examined to gain various kinds, but is also applicable to many insights that can be generalized to other belief other ministry settings. The credits may systems. Students explore the psychological be applied as pastoral care electives, but in effects of racism as factors used in counseling cases in which students plan on a counseling of the perpetrator, benefactor, and victim. vocation, field education credit may be sought Three hours. (one course). Supervisory fees are paid directly PC723 • Counseling through Experiences to the CPE center. This fee is deducted from the of Grief and Loss. Students explore their charges Bethel Seminary makes for the course own losses, as well as the literature addressing credits for PC705. Prerequisite: PC512. Up to 6 bereavement, for purposes of counseling and semester hours granted for one 440 hour unit pastoral care. Small group processing, as well of CPE. as larger class discussion, involve the student PC710 • Pastoral Care of Youth. Students in preparation for dealing with this topic on all with strong interest in youth ministry focus kinds of levels in church and community. Three on social, psychological, and spiritual issues hours. of that developmental age group. Includes PC729 • Chaplaincy in Contemporary discussion of youth culture, youth identity Society. This course examines the diverse and crises, drug abuse, rebellion, evangelism, expanding roles of the professional chaplain vocational issues, sex education, and parent- in contemporary society. It also examines child conflict. (Cognate credit with DC710.) the basic elements of counseling theory, Three hours. comparing secular and Christian examples of PC711 • Marriage, Pre-marriage, and theory and practice. The overall purpose of the Family Counseling. Gives ministry students class is to ground the student in the theology an overview of basic principles involved in and basic theories relevant for a professional marriage and family counseling for use in institutional pastoral care ministry in faith, church, not clinical, settings. Focuses on short- multi-faith, and/or secular contexts including term counseling methodology. Three hours. denominations, hospital/medical care, the armed services, and police and/or fire PC714 • Developing Spiritually Healthy departments, as well as business and industry. Families. In this course, students examine Three hours. the theological bases for biblical parenting as well as current educational theory concerning PC742 • Ministering to Families. Sees effective and dysfunctional parenting the modern family as an object of study behaviors. Since the American culture has with the objective of creating prevention- become a hostile environment for Christian oriented educational ministries in churches. families, students also are exposed to typical It studies issues such as divorce, crime, issues that confront Christian parents and, sexual issues, unemployment, social mobility, through practical applications, are prepared to and disintegrating social/family norms promote the emotional and spiritual wellbeing and sanctions, and plans ways of educating of church families, including their own. Three church attendees in order to help them more hours. successfully manage in today’s world. (Cognate credit with DC742.) Three hours. 130 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

PC745, PC755 • Family Systems. This theological understanding of the need for and course discusses basic family dynamics with implications of this ministry. This role could special emphasis on encouraging students to be practiced as a marriage and family therapist develop a congruent theological and theoretical or as a specialist in family ministries within a perspective on families. Relevant family topics church setting, in a parish-based counseling are addressed with opportunities for students practice or other kinds of parachurch or to apply theoretical principles to actual family pastoral counseling agencies, in a secular situations, including their own. Special community mental health center, or in other attention is given to a family’s interaction with treatment settings requiring family expertise. the institutional church and ways in which pastors can minister more effectively to a broad Objectives for students range of families. (Cognate credit with DC745.) • Develop a professional identity as agents of PC745: Three hours. PC755: One and a half formation and transformation who respond hours. to God’s call to minister to couples, families, PC754 • Perspectives on Evil and and other systems by intentionally integrating Suffering. Explores both the theological biblically grounded, professionally coherent and the clinical aspects of helping persons theological and theoretical understandings who suffer with theological and existential with ethical clinical practice; doubt concerning the goodness of God and • Provide effective therapeutic responses (both the presence of evil in the world. Attempts preventive and interventive) in a broad range an integrated view of ministry from both a of settings for a wide variety of issues; caregiver’s and theologian’s point of view. • Demonstrate sensitivity and expertise in (Cognate credit with TS754.) Three hours. ministering to individuals, couples, families, PC759 • Growing through Small Groups. and members of other systems who differ Examines the need for small groups within from themselves in areas such as culture, congregational life, strategies for forming race, ethnicity, religious background, socio- groups, leading groups, how they provide economic level worldview, and value system; the basic needs of pastoral care, and how • Demonstrate emotional and spiritual they become the essential building block for maturity and wholeness, which enable them growing a missional church. Three hours. to reflect on their own continuing formation PC670 • Independent Study in Pastoral process in ways that enhance their personal Care. Research and study by arrangement relationships as well as their professional with the professor. (Permission is required.) effectiveness. The M.A.M.F.T. program is not intended for Marriage and Family Studies persons who will eventually seek ordination. However, the program’s presence in the Minoa Chang seminary means that those in the Master Ben K. Lim of Divinity track will be able to choose a G. Keith Olson concentration in marriage and family studies. Tina Watson Wiens Academic preparation in marriage and family studies and therapy is particularly relevant for The primary focus of the courses in Marriage seminarians who will often function within and Family Studies—the Master of Arts in congregational systems characterized by Marriage and Family Therapy (M.A.M.F.T.) in dynamics similar to those in families. St. Paul and the Master of Arts in Marital and Family Therapy (M.A.M.F.T.) in San Diego—is to prepare students for the role of marriage and family specialists with a strong biblical and COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 131

This program offers students a comprehensive, MF612/665 • Families in Context: advanced opportunity to learn to: Gender, Class, and Culture. This course • Understand their own family relationships explores differences in family structure and interaction related to race, ethnicity, culture, in ways that enhance ministry; and socioeconomic status. The influences of • Offer effective programming for prevention gender role perceptions are also examined. and enrichment; Students identify challenges of providing • Intervene appropriately with troubled therapy and pastoral care to families who differ couples and families; and from themselves in terms of gender, class, • Understand systemic dynamics in and culture. Prerequisite in St Paul: MF611. congregations and other organizations. Prerequisite in San Diego: MF625. Three hours. MARRIAGE AND FAMILY STUDIES MF613 • Dynamics of Family MF500 • Principles of Counseling. This Interaction: Sexuality, Spirituality, course is designed to provide a foundation of and Socialization. This course analyzes basic skills for people who want to enhance dynamic processes of family and couple their therapy and abilities. It combines relationships such as love and intimacy; theoretical understanding and hands-on communication; shame; power; family stress; practice of essential counseling micro-skills and coping. Family changes such as divorce, and will serve as the prerequisite counseling remarriage, and grief are also addressed. course for students enrolling in or transferring Special attention is given to the ways couples to the Master of Arts in Marriage and Family and families interact around issues of sexuality Therapy program. St. Paul enrollment limited and spirituality. Students are encouraged to students in M.A.M.F.T. or the Post-graduate to develop an awareness of the influences of Certificate in M.F.T. Three hours. these family dynamics in their own families of origin. Enrollment limited to students in MF500 is a prerequisite for students the M.A.M.F.T. or Post-graduate Certificate without an undergraduate/graduate degree in M.F.T. programs, or who have an M.F.S. in counseling or a related discipline, or (in concentration. Prerequisite: MF611. St. Paul San Diego) without an introductory course only. Three hours. in counseling/psychotherapy theory and technique. MF621 • Individual Development within the Family. This course explores the MF611 • Foundations of Marriage and development of individuals within the family Family Studies. These courses examine over the life cycle. Childhood, adolescent, the historical development and theoretical and adult development are examined foundations of marriage and family studies, with attention given to physical, spiritual, as well as theological issues in the study intellectual, and social development and their of marriage and family and the practice of implications for the practice of therapy and marriage and family therapy. Special attention pastoral care. Prerequisite: MF611. St. Paul is given to family systems theory. Students are only. Three hours. encouraged to examine their own assumptions about families and to develop increased MF622 • Individual and Family congruence between their theological Psychopathology I. This course helps convictions and their theoretical perspectives. students understand and identify individual Enrollment limited to students in M.A.M.F.T., and relational problems and gain awareness the Post-graduate Certificate in M.F.T., or of abnormal and/or unhealthy development M.F.S. Concentration. St. Paul only. Three of individuals and relationships. The course hours. includes introduction to and critique of DSM-V diagnostic categories. In St. Paul, prerequisite: 132 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

MF611, MF621. Enrollment limited to students Students continue to examine the place of in M.A.M.F.T. or the Post-graduate Certificate marriage and family therapy in pastoral care in M.F.T. St. Paul only. Three hours. and do additional work toward articulating their own approaches to working with families. MF623 • Individual and Family Prerequisite: MF625. San Diego only. One and Psychopathology II. This course continues a half hours. to introduce the student to the fundamental skills necessary for mental health diagnostic MF627 • Research Design and assessment and treatment planing within Evaluation. Students explore the micro and macro systemic contexts, utilizing interpretation and design of qualitative and DSM 5 resources. Students will learn and quantitative research in the social sciences practice diagnostic interviewing skills, clinical with special focus on human development, hypothesizing, and therapeutic treatment mental health, relational issues and processes planning for clients of all ages, with special and outcomes of marriage and family therapy, attention to children and adolescents. The and mental health counseling. Principles course integrates medical model and systems of understanding and critiquing published approaches so that students can competently research are examined with the goal of negotiate professional relationships with enabling students to use current literature insurance companies, psychiatrists, and other to ground their therapeutic and pastoral professionals who use a medical model as their responses to family and mental health primary approach to mental health, while concerns. Prerequisite: MF625 or MH625. San retaining an inherently systemic approach to Diego only. Three hours. treatment. In St. Paul, prerequisite: MF611, MF629 • Community Mental Health. MF622. The history of community mental healthcare MF624 • Challenges over the Family provides a context for introducing students Life Cycle. Students examine therapeutic to contemporary mental health issues and strategies for addressing developmental services, especially in Southern California. The issues throughout the family life cycle, course emphasizes strengths-based systemic such as marriage preparation, transition to recovery-oriented treatment with consumers, parenthood, parenting over the life cycle, work their families, and their communities who and family issues, chronic illness, and aging. struggle with the challenges, among others, Prerequisite: MF611. St. Paul only. Three hours. of severe mental illness, chronic medical conditions, poverty, joblessness, and violence. MF625 • Theories of Marital and Family Direct contact with public and private agencies Therapy I. Students review and critique— and their clients is a core part of this course. from theological, spiritual, and theoretical Prerequisite: MF625. San Diego only. Three perspectives—the major approaches to family hours. therapy. Applications of techniques from these approaches are practiced in class. Students MF631 • Professional and Ethical Issues also examine the place of marriage and family in Marriage and Family Therapy. This therapy in pastoral care and begin to articulate course addresses legal and ethical situations their own approach to working with families. arising in the practice of marital and family San Diego only. Three hours. therapy and examines unique challenges of maintaining appropriate boundaries within MF626 • Theories of Marital and Family ministry settings. Issues of professional Therapy II. Students review and critique— development are discussed, and students from theological, spiritual, and theoretical are encouraged to develop strategies for perspectives—the major newer approaches continuing professional, personal, and to family therapy that incorporate a modern spiritual growth. St. Paul enrollment limited worldview. Applications of techniques from to students in M.A.M.F.T. or the Post-graduate these approaches are practiced in class. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 133

Certificate in M.F.T. Prerequisite: MF611. St addition, students both experience and Paul only. Three hours. practice basic interviewing skills and systemic assessment techniques such as the use of MF635 • Individual Development, Aging, genogram and culturagram, with particular and Family Life Cycle. This course explores attention paid to the assessment of cultural the development of individuals within the and spiritual dynamics. Students also receive family over the life cycle and therapeutic an overview of measurement tools that are strategies for addressing developmental issues. frequently used in the mental health field Childhood, adolescence, marriage preparation, for the assessment of personality and of transition to parenthood, parenting over interpersonal, relational, and educational the life cycle, work and family issues, and functioning, with special consideration given to chronic illness are examined. Attention is the ethical issues inherent in commissioning, given to physical, spiritual, intellectual, and interpreting, and intervening on the basis of social development and their implications such measures. Enrollment limited to students for the practice of therapy and pastoral care. in M.A.M.F.T. or the Post-graduate Certificate Prerequisite: MF625. San Diego only. Three in M.F.T. Prerequisite: MF611. St. Paul only. hours. Three hours. MF636 • Dynamics of Family Process. MF643 • Advanced Clinical Issues. This The dynamic processes of family and course focuses on developing therapeutic and couple relationships such as socialization, pastoral care strategies based on research, communication, shame, power, stress, and theory, and theological reflection to address coping are examined. Special attention is given issues such as separation and divorce, single- to spirituality and how families transition parent and remarried families, infertility, through divorce, remarriage, and grief. adultery, sexual dysfunction, abuse and Students are given opportunities to explore violence in the family, and addictive and these dynamics in their own families of origin. compulsive behaviors. Enrollment limited to Prerequisite: MF625. San Diego only. One and students in M.A.M.F.T. or the ­Post-graduate a half hours. Certificate in M.F.T. Prerequisite: MF642. St. MF641 • Theories of Marriage and Family Paul only. Three hours. Therapy. Students review and critique—from MF645 • Psychological Assessment. theological and theoretical perspectives—major This course familiarizes students with the approaches to family therapy. Applications of psychometric characteristics and limitations techniques from these approaches are practiced of projective techniques and standardized in class. Students also examine the place of psychological assessment tools in the context marriage and family therapy in pastoral care of psychotherapy. Students learn how to and begin to articulate their own approaches administer and score various instruments, to working with families. Recommended interpret assessment data, and write prerequisites: MF611 and MF551. Enrollment clinical reports that assist in diagnosis and limited to students in M.A.M.F.T. or the Post- psychotherapeutic treatment. MFT students graduate Certificate in M.F.T. Prerequisite: will focus on relational instruments while MF611. St. Paul only. Three hours. MHC students will primarily work with MF642 • Couple and Family Assessment. individual assessment tools. Legal, ethical, and This course introduces students to the cultural issues will receive particular focus, as process of assessment in a couple and family well as students’ interpretation of their own context. Students explore different methods assessment profiles. Prerequisite: MF625 or of relational assessment including clinical MH625. San Diego only. Three hours. interviewing, observation, standardized assessment, and self-report measures. In 134 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

MF646 • Individual and Family requirements for instruction in child abuse Psychopathology. This course helps students prevention, assessment, and reporting. identify individual and relational problems and Prerequisites: MF625 or MH625 or PC512 gain awareness of abnormal and/or unhealthy (not required for M.A.M.P. concentration in psychological and relationship functioning. chaplaincy). San Diego only. One hour. Students will learn how to think critically MF657 • Substance and Behavior about the concept of mental disorder informed Addictions. Students are exposed to by the recovery model. The appropriate use of research and theories of ideology, progression, the DSM-5 and its diagnostic categories with assessment, and treatment of alcoholism diverse populations in various clinical settings and other chemical substance abuse and will be stressed. Prerequisite: MF625 or dependency. Spiritual, psychosocial, and MH625. San Diego only. Three hours. biological perspectives are integrated. This MF647 • Psychopharmacology. Students course meets California BBS requirements for gain a historical perspective on the use of a minimum of 15 hours of specific instruction medication in treating mental disorders within in alcoholism and other chemical substance the context of social, cultural, gender, and dependency. Prerequisite: MF625. San Diego religious issues. The central focus is on the only. One hour. major classifications of psychotropic drugs, MF658 • Domestic Violence Assessment specifying their psychiatric uses, benefits, and Intervention. The focus of this course side effects, toxicities, combinations, and includes California laws, research, theories, biochemical actions. This course also explores cultural, and spiritual perspectives regarding how MFTs can best work with medical detection, assessment, and intervention in cases practitioners in providing more comprehensive of spousal, partner, and same-gender abuse. client care. Prerequisites: MF625, MF635, and Prerequisite: MF625 or MH625. San Diego only. MF646. San Diego only. Two hours. One hour. MF651 • Research Design and Evaluation MF666 • Sexuality and Intimacy in in Marriage and Family Therapy. Couples and Families. This course analyzes Students explore the interpretation and design the dynamic processes of love, intimacy, and of qualitative and quantitative research in sexuality in couple and family relationships family issues and in processes and outcomes from spiritual and systems perspectives. of marriage and family therapy. Principles Special focus is given to human sexuality, of understanding and critiquing published including strategies for enhancing the sexual research are examined, with the goal of experience as well as diagnosing and treating enabling students to use current literature sexual dysfunctions within the context of to ground their therapeutic and pastoral marital and family therapy. This course responses to family concerns. St. Paul satisfies the California BBS requirement of a enrollment limited to students in M.A.M.F.T. or minimum of 10 contact hours of coursework the Graduate Certificate. Prerequisite: MF611. in human sexuality. Prerequisite: MF625. San St. Paul only. Three hours. Diego only. One and a half hours. MF656 • Child Abuse Assessment and MF675 • Professional and Legal Issues. Intervention. In addition to learning This course addresses legal and ethical California laws regarding assessing and situations arising in the practice of marital and reporting child abuse, students are exposed to family therapy and examines unique challenges research, theories, and spiritual perspectives of maintaining appropriate boundaries within about perpetrators, victims, assessment, ministry settings. Issues of professional and interventions in child abuse cases for development are discussed, and students are professional therapists and pastoral counselors. encouraged to develop strategies for continuing This course satisfies the California BBS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 135

professional, personal, and spiritual growth. effective ministry to individuals and families. Prerequisite: MF625 or MH625 San Diego only. St. Paul: Limited to graduating seniors in Three hours. the M.A.M.F.T. degree program. Audit not available. Prerequisite: MF611. St. Paul only. MF711/MF712 • Supervised Clinical Three hours. Experience. These two units constitute a nine-month practicum including 350 hours of MF785A-C • M.F.T. Senior Integrative clinical contact and 80 hours of supervision Seminar A-C. This capstone project is by a licensed marriage and family therapist designed to be concurrent with, yet separate and/or an AAMFT-approved supervisor. The from, students’ supervised clinical experience. practicum must conform to the guidelines of Students’ theology (biblical and theological the M.F.T. program manual. A continuation formation), spirituality (personal and spiritual fee of $375 is assessed for any semester of formation as a therapist), and clinical theory participation in group supervision beyond the with clinical practice (professional formation) second S.C.E. unit for M.F.T. students, or for are expressed in a culminating master’s any extension required in certificate programs. level project that integrates their academic, Prerequisite: MF631 and permission of the interpersonal, and practice experiences in director of the M.F.T. program. St. Paul only. the program. Prerequisite: Admission to Audit unavailable. Six hours. supervised clinical experience. San Diego only. One and a half hours; one half hour each. MF715, 716, 717 • MFT Practicum. These three units constitute a 12-month practicum including 500 hours of clinical contact and Mental Health Counseling a minimum of 100 hours of supervision by a qualified California Licensed Marriage G. Keith Olson and Family Therapist, who is an AAMFT approved supervisor and/or a CAMFT certified MH625 • Theories of Mental Health supervisor, and/or other approved supervisor. Counseling. Students review and critique— The practicum fulfills the requirements of the from theological, theoretical, and cultural BBS for face-to-face experience counseling perspectives—the major psychological theories. individuals, couples, families, or groups. A For each theory, students will learn the main continuation fee of $350 is assessed for any concepts, views on human behavior, mental/ semester of participation in group supervision emotional processes, and psychopathology. beyond the third S.C.E. unit for M.F.T. Students will be introduced to the theories’ students. Prerequisite: Passing the practicum frameworks for intervention in counseling qualifying exam, and permission of the and begin to articulate their own approach to M.F.T. program director. Audit unavailable. psychotherapy. San Diego only. Three hours. Prerequisite: MF625. San Diego only. Nine MH626 • Advanced Psychotherapy. hours. Students acquire knowledge and skills of MF780 • Integration Seminar: evidence-based practice, treatment planning, Worldview, Ethics, and Practice. This and integrating psychological theories and seminar is designed to encourage students to theology with empirically supported therapy integrate theoretical, theological, and clinical intervention strategies. Emphasis is placed elements into a coherent worldview that on providing professional recovery-oriented facilitates congruence in professional therapy psychotherapy services contextualized to and ministry practice. Attention is given to diverse populations, especially those struggling epistemological theories in shaping integrative with chronic mental illness and/or persistent knowledge; the moral nature of clinical poverty. Prerequisite: MH625 (Theories of practice, research, and theory; and the value of Mental Health Counseling). San Diego only. the paradigms of virtue ethics and wisdom for Three hours. 136 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

MH627A • Group Psychotherapy-A. Major lifespan. Students will explore employment approaches to group therapy are presented trends, demographics, and career satisfaction with an emphasis on process groups and the from integrated social science and theological use of experiential and didactic strategies. perspectives with applications to culturally and Patterns in group dynamics and the role economically diverse populations with varying and characteristics of effective leaders are resources. Prerequisite: MH625. San Diego explored along with practice of basic leadership only. Three hours. and facilitation skills. Therapy groups are MH645 • Psychobiology and differentiated from self-help, 12-step, care Psychopharmacology. Students are groups, and other group experiences. The introduced to the biological basis of behavior place of group therapy in pastoral care, LPCC, and psychopathology, and gain a historical and MFT practice is examined. Prerequisites: perspective of treatment uses of medication MF625 or MH625. San Diego only. One and a for mental disorders within the contexts of half hours. biological, social, cultural, gender, and religious MH627B • Group Psychotherapy-B. issues. Focus is on major classifications Students will learn the theoretical of psychotropic drugs, specifying their underpinnings and practical implications of psychiatric uses, benefits, side effects, group dynamics in work, church, and other toxicities, combinations, and biochemical social settings. They will practice advanced actions. Students explore how LPCCs can best group therapy leadership and facilitation work with medical and other mental health skills. Students will be exposed to designing, practitioners to provide a more comprehensive, implementing, and evaluating therapy group coordinated, recovery-oriented plan of care programs contextualized to diverse populations to clients/patients. Prerequisites: MH625, and varying clinical and community settings MF646. San Diego only. Three hours. informed by an understanding of cultural MH655 • Addictions and Co-occuring diversity and socio-economic issues. Disorders. Students are exposed Prerequisites: MH627A, and MF625 or MH625. to research and theories of ideology, San Diego only. One and a half hours. progression, assessment, and treatment MH635 • Life Span Development and models of behavioral addictions, alcoholism, Aging. This course explores the grand theories other substance abuse, dependency, and and the more recent theories of individual co-occurring disorders. Spiritual, psychosocial, development of persons over their life span. and biological perspectives are integrated, Students examine the nature-nurture debate; with special emphasis on the effects of chronic how heredity and socio-cultural environment poverty. Prerequisite: MH625. San Diego only. interact in all domains of human development Three hours. from conception through childhood, MH656A • Crisis Intervention and adolescence, adulthood, and late adulthood. Trauma Response-A. This introductory Special focus will be given to the challenges course examines definitions, theories, legal, and vulnerabilities of aging, including and ethical issues related to crisis intervention non-normative medical and mental health practiced in psychotherapy, chaplaincy, and issues, long term care, caregiving, counseling, church-based systems. Brief assessments and pastoral care approaches. Prerequisite: and intervention in crisis events such as MH625. San Diego only. Three hours. domestic violence, child abuse, suicide, MH636 • Career Development. This course substance abuse, and elder and dependent introduces career development theories and abuse will be discussed. Normal transitional service delivery models, examining education, and non-normative crises such as loss, grief, personal, legal, ethical, and occupational illness, accident, and death will be examined. aspects of career development throughout the Students will explore the biopsychosocial and COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 137

theological frameworks for crisis intervention the sexual experience as well as diagnosing and develop an integrative synthesis for and treating sexual dysfunctions. This course ministry and self care. Prerequisites: MH625 satisfies the California BBS requirement of or MF625 or PC512. San Diego only. One and a coursework in human sexuality. Prerequisite: half hours. MH625. San Diego only. One hour. MH656B • Crisis Intervention and MH715, 716 • MHC Practicum I & II. These Trauma Response-B. Students will survey two courses (MH715 and MH716) constitute a Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) nine-month practicum including 350 hours of protocols for response to psychological clinical contact and a minimum of 70 hours of trauma associated with natural and human- supervision by an approved California licensed caused disasters. Neuroscience research will LPCC, psychologist, LMFT, LCSW, or board inform the assessments and interventions certified psychiatrist supervisor. The practicum related to mental health disorders such as fulfills the requirements of the BBS for face- ASD, PTSD, and TBI. Strategies to lessen to-face experience counseling individuals, the negative impact of crises on the family families, or groups. A continuation fee of $350 system, prevention of post-trauma syndromes is assessed for any semester of participation for primary and secondary trauma victims, in group supervision beyond the second compassion fatigue, burnout, and self-care S.C.E. unit for MHC students. Prerequisites: strategies will be explored. Government Approved self-assessment, passing the and faith-based resources and referrals are Practicum Qualifying Exam, and permission of identified. Prerequisites: MH625 or MF625 or the MHC program director. Audit unavailable. PC512, and MH656A for MHC students. San San Diego only. Six hours. Diego only. One and a half hours. MH785 • MHC Senior Integrative MH665 • Multicultural Counseling. This Seminar A-B. These two seminar courses course examines the influence of culture, (MH785A and MH785B) are designed to worldview, ethnicity, identity, gender, gender- be taken concurrent with, yet separate orientation, religion, and socioeconomic from, students’ practicum experience. The status on an individual’s development, seminar supports students writing a master’s behavior, responses to stress, and social level capstone project consisting of their relations. Students are encouraged to explore theology (biblical and theological formation), the effects of their own culture, as well as spirituality (personal and spiritual formation their sensitivity to diversity and professional as a therapist), clinical theory, and clinical cultural competence, while identifying practice (professional formation). This MHC challenges to counseling individuals who Senior Integrative Project integrates students’ differ from themselves. Counseling strategies, academic, interpersonal, and practice techniques, and mental health service delivery experiences in the program. Prerequisites: to individuals and groups struggling with Admission to practicum. One hour. persistent poverty will receive special focus. Prerequisite: MH625. San Diego only. Three hours. MH667 • Human Sexuality and Intimacy. The biopsychosocial and spiritual bases of human sexuality are explored within the contexts of human development, cultural, gender, gender identity, and religious diversity. The interrelationships of sex, sexuality, love, and intimacy are discussed. Special focus is given to therapeutic strategies for enhancing 138 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

The Center for Transformational Leadership  Children’s and Family Ministry Community Ministry Discipleship in Community Global and Contextual Studies Ministry Leadership Preaching and Communication Supervised Ministry

The Center for Transformational Leadership Students will examine the developmental life seeks to develop catalysts for healthy, cycle of individuals and families. Participants substantive, and lasting kingdom change, will be introduced to five models of family first in ourselves, then in others. The test ministry including the educational model, the of transformational leadership is not the counseling model, the nuclear family model, development of followers but the reproduction the family of families model, and the family of a new generation of transformational in service model. Varied resources for family leaders. Educational experiences beyond the ministry will be referenced. Prerequisite: classroom are employed to expose students CF510. Three hours. to the biblical theory and practice of spiritual CF612 • Global and Missional leadership. These include supervised ministry, Perspectives in Children’s and Family church-based ministry, and opportunities for Ministry. This course is an invitation mentoring. to learn about what God is doing in children’s and family ministry in the global Children’s and Family Ministry domain. Exploration of the 4/14 Window is foundational to understanding children as a Denise Muir Kjesbo key demographic in global ministry. Various CF510 • Introduction to Children’s and global movements will be examined. Students Family Ministry. This foundational course will explore holistic child development and will present an overview of ministry to children be introduced to advocacy for children and and families. Students will explore the biblical families at risk in both the North American foundations of ministry to children and context and the global context. Children families set within the broader educational as both recipients and agents of missional ministries of the church. An overview of movements will be explored. Prerequisite: current theories and models of ministry to CF510. Three hours. children and families will be offered. These CF620 • The Teaching and Learning learning experiences will guide the students in Process. This course is a study of the concepts developing a personal philosophy of ministry to that undergird learning theory, curriculum children and families. Three hours. development, and curriculum assessment in CF610 • Ministry with Families children’s and family ministry. It is designed Throughout the Life Cycle. This course to provide an understanding of the teaching- is an exploration of church ministry with learning process, the process of curriculum families; focusing on leadership functions planning, curriculum evaluation, and writing toward strengthening family ministry in of curriculum materials. It also includes the church and faith formation in the home. planning, implementing, and evaluating COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 139

teaching/learning experiences. The areas personal worth, without creating dependency. of creativity, learning styles, brain-based San Diego. One and a half hours. learning, and multiple intelligences will be CM652 • Practice of Community investigated through reading, discussion, Development. The application of principles classroom experiences, and student-led of holistic community development as studied teaching opportunities. Students will present through case studies and field experiences in class and receive peer review and instructor either in the local and global contexts— feedback. Learning through evaluation is a allowing the student to build a project that is key component of this course, including self- contiguous with vocational goals. San Diego. evaluation. Prerequisite: CF510. Three hours. One and a half hours. CF630 • Leadership of Children’s and Family Ministry. This course explores the essence of Christian leadership development Discipleship in Community and its influence on staff dynamics and the The goal of Christian education is to present many facets of the administrative process all people mature in Christ (Col. 1:28). When within the context of a staff ministry position. the message is embodied in a Spirit-filled, Leadership emergence theory, grounded in the captivating teacher like Christ Himself, the comparative study of life histories of biblical, Bible comes alive and people are changed. historical, and contemporary leaders, forms the Thus, studies in Christian education are basis of analysis. Students will be encouraged designed to help ministers become effective to examine biblical leadership and the practical orchestrators of learning in their faith skills of creating and maintaining effective communities. ministry teams, healthy staff relationships, and dynamic programs for children and families. Objectives for students: Prerequisite: CF510. Three hours. • Develop a biblical/theological framework for discipleship in community; Community Ministry • Appreciate different program models of educational ministry; Arnell Motz • Design an effective structure for directing CM601 • Street Culture, the Poor, and volunteer services; Urban Ministry. This course explores the • Develop a process for building dynamic current problems of urban society and the challenges these realities present to churches. ministry teams; and A review of past and present responses to • Cultivate personal teaching skills and small urban society by the church is considered with group leadership abilities. a view toward developing strategies for the DC645 • Foundations of Youth Ministry. present and future. The course is intended A philosophy of ministry to young people for all interested in formulating a theology of and their families is developed. The needs ministry—not solely for those interested in and characteristics of youth and methods of urban ministry. One and a half hours. relating to them for purposes of Christian CM651 • Principles of Community commitment and growth are presented. Family Development. Principles for developing a context is studied to understand youth and holistic approach to community development develop a holistic approach toward ministry. and ‘walking with the poor.’ Emphasis on Three hours. ‘transformational development’ in both DC646 • Communicating the Gospel the local and global contexts that enable to Teens. A study of the communication empowerment, sustainability, and valuing the process as it relates to teenagers. Strategies to communicate the Gospel, evangelize, and 140 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

nurture faith in teenagers are discussed. in identity, context, process, and program. Effective proclamation and teaching techniques Effective ministry requires a full and accurate are studied. Three hours. interpretation of church life. This course develops basic approaches, methods, and tools DC661 • Team Leadership. This course for analysis of a congregation. A model for offers an overview of the knowledge, skills, church health provides a basis for the creation and abilities necessary for sustained success of ministry strategy and problem solutions. in team leadership. The Bible, contemporary (Cognate credit with ML720.) Offered alternate literature, and congregational studies are years in St. Paul. Three hours. drawn together to inform the student’s leadership awareness. Principles and DC741 • Ministering to Adults. This course practices for attracting, developing, and is an examination of adult developmental life maintaining high-performance ministry cycles (including transitions), with attention teams are examined. Special emphasis is given to specific ways the congregation can given to identifying and discussing the critical minister to adults in each life stage. Students knowledge, skills, and abilities required conduct contextual studies on particular for sustained success in a team-based, areas of adult programming such as ministry entrepreneurial organizational setting. Three to singles, ministry to women, and ministry hours. to senior adults. The impact of motivation and learning theory on the improvement DC710 • Pastoral Care of Youth. of instruction and learner achievement is Investigation is made into the function of the considered. Models of effective church and pastor in relation to counseling with youth. parachurch programs to adults are studied. Social and psychological factors in adolescence Adult ministry plans, both developmental and are studied. Problems to be considered are functional, are developed. Three hours. youth culture, youth identity crises, drug abuse, adolescent rebellion, evangelism, DC742 • Ministering to Families. Students vocational guidance, sex education, and study the sociology of the family with special parent-child conflict. The role of the pastor concentration on problems of the contemporary and the church in ministering to youth and American family. Problems such as mobility, their families is stressed. (Cognate credit with divorce, unemployment, and changing sexual PC710.) Offered alternate years. Three hours. ethics are discussed. New forms of the family are studied in light of the Scriptures. Church DC712 • Teaching for Transformation. ministries to various styles of family life are Effective teaching is studied from the developed and analyzed. Students seek to perspective of the learner, including answer the question of how the church can motivational factors, needs, learning styles, life meet the needs of families in the 21st century. stage, and personal development. Analysis of (Cognate credit with PC742.) Three hours. the role of the teacher as the orchestrator of the teaching-learning process includes character, DC743 • Ministering with and to Senior beliefs, lesson design, communication Adults. An overview of the characteristics of strategies, and teaching style. Course life after typical retirement age provides the methodologies include readings, discussions, basis for exploring ministry to senior adults. analysis of classroom teaching (via video), live Biblical and psychological foundations for observations, compressed video, focus groups, communicating and ministering to senior guest practitioners, and practice teaching. adults are described and analyzed. The Three hours. course addresses the challenge of providing meaningful involvement, learning, and DC720 • Congregational Systems. A ministry within the church and larger study of the local church as an organism and community. Three hours. organization. Each congregation is unique COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 141

DC745, DC755 • Family Systems. This • Grow in awareness of the current movements course discusses basic family dynamics of people to Christ around the world with an (such as intimacy, communication, power, appreciation of the diversity of God’s ways and shame) with special emphasis given to among us; examining those dynamics from the family • Appreciate and critically evaluate the system and family development theoretical effectiveness of various strategies in starting perspectives. Relevant family topics (health, and growing healthy, prevailing churches in sexuality, spirituality, abuse, compulsive suburban and urban contexts; behavior, and divorce) are addressed, with • Grow in our ability to make use of the opportunities for students to apply theoretical enormous potential for global discipleship principles to real-life family situations. Special of our growing communities of culturally attention is given to families’ interactions with diverse peoples in North America; the institutional church and ways in which • Develop leadership skills and gifts required pastors can minister more effectively to a broad for the ministry of reconciliation in changing range of families. (Cognate credit with PC745.) cultural contexts; and Three hours. DC755: One and a half hours. • Develop skills in discipleship evangelism for DC759 • Growing Through Small Groups. ministry at home and around the world. Examines the need for small groups within congregational life, strategies for forming GC512 • Global, Cultural, and Contextual groups, leading groups, how they provide Ministry. A biblically grounded examination the basic needs of pastoral care, and how of culture as the context of all ministry. This they become the essential building block for course applies understanding of culture to growing a missional church. (Cognate credit the global mission mandate of the church, with ML759 and SP759.) San Diego only. Three and examines how one’s cultural identity hours. influences spiritual and personal growth as well as leadership potential. The course DC670 • Independent Study in provides opportunity for acquisition of skills Discipleship in Community. Research for understanding other cultures. It explores and study by arrangement with the professor. in depth the historical and contemporary (Permission is required.) structural impediments to the church’s mission, including power differentials, racism, sexism, and classism. The reconciling power of Global and Contextual Studies the Gospel to transform the church into a new Arnell Motz and just community will permeate the course. Three hours. Our opportunities are greater than ever for equipping church planters around the world GC609 • Intercultural Communication. with a vision to disciple leaders from every The study of worldview, value orientations, people, language, and nation. We recognize the and cultural dynamics as they affect the growing importance of emerging leaders from communication process within an intercultural the many cultures of American cities and from context either locally or globally—also around the world. We are called to disciple examining aspects of cultural conflict, people in the context of their home cultures. adaptation, and leadership. San Diego only. One and a half hours. Objectives for students: GC610 • Cross-Cultural Communication. • Come to terms with the biblical mandate to This course examines the dynamics of the disciple people of every nation and to lead communication process and the ways in which them into maturity in Jesus Christ as our Lord various cultures, audience segments, or value requires; orientations condition the interpretation of 142 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

different symbol systems. Each student selects and communication of the Bible and other a culture or subculture to evaluate its most messages. Areas of focus include the nature dominant worldview components and the of cultural contexts and their impact upon approaches to church work that are most likely perceptions, values, beliefs, and social to be effective in that setting. Three hours. structures. Each student selects a culture or sub-culture, evaluating the dominant GC611 • Christianity in Culture. Culture worldview components and developing a is studied to help those serving in various strategy for effectively communicating the ministry contexts to identify the distinctives of Christian faith to persons within such cultures. culture and Christian heritage; to distinguish Three hours. the secular aspects of heritage from the distinctly Christian elements; and to know GC632 • World Religions. This course is when to hold firm or to be flexible when a study of the world religions that provide providing pastoral care for people of other structures of belief and meaning for vast generations or cultures. Three hours. numbers of people in America and globally. A primary goal is to develop the understanding GC612 • Cross-cultural Leadership. and sensitivities necessary to represent Christ This course examines the biblical purposes attractively, and communicate His Gospel and function of leadership through a cross- intelligibly, to adherents of these faiths. It is cultural understanding of how to first serve also an opportunity to develop an informed and then lead. Aspects of vision casting, Christian theology of religions. One and a half influencing change, and becoming missional hours. leaders are discussed as to cultural leadership characteristics. The emphasis for the student GC650 • Missions in the Global Urban is on how to encourage and develop leaders Context. This course explores many of more than how to function as a leader in a host the critical issues arising from the rapid culture. Three hours. urbanization occurring around the world, and examines the numerous elements involved in GC614 • Christianity and Culture. The effective ministry/missions in an international study of postmodern culture and the current urban context. Students explore the many values and beliefs in which we now minister so issues involved in adequately exegeting a as to help one know how to communicate the major urban context. The course examines Gospel, how to understand decision-making. the impact of urbanization upon the task of and how social influences affect the hearing of communicating the Christian message and of the biblical message. San Diego only. One and establishing a dynamic and reproducing church a half hours. in an international urban context. Specific GC615 • Communication and Culture. aspects explored include ministry to the urban This course seeks to explore various ways poor, ministry to immigrants and migrants in which culture affects the effective (both in-country and foreign), ministry to communication of the Christian message. international students, and a variety of social It is largely a study of issues and practices ministries that can significantly influence related to effective cross-cultural or urban ministry. Three hours. intercultural communication, with attention GC659 • Implementing Change. To to understanding cultural contexts and understand how change occurs within the barriers and applications to effective Christian social dynamics of an organization or a witness across, and within, cultures. The culture, the variables that affect change and course examines the dynamics of the appropriate strategies for introducing change communication process and the ways in which to organizational structures in the church or various cultures, audience segments, or value community are discussed. San Diego only. One orientations condition the interpretation and a half hours. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 143

GC660 • Change Agency. This is a course in GC708 • History of World Missions. applied anthropology and cultural dynamics, A survey of the missionary movements on with special attention given to how culture the major continents with special emphasis change occurs; the dynamics and variables that on biographies, types of mission field, and effect change; and appropriate strategies for the missionary strategy. (Cognate credit with effective change agent, whether an individual HS708.) Three hours. or an organization. The course also focuses on GC711 • Spiritism & Folk Beliefs. A study contemporary areas of social responsibility of how folk beliefs become the practice in for Christian advocates and agents of change. major religions (Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, This course assists church leaders (in the U.S. and Hispanic Catholicism), the importance of or overseas), missionaries, anthropologists, recognizing the “excluded middle” in cultural development agencies, social ministries, and beliefs, and issues of spiritual warfare and others in understanding how change occurs, syncretism to be considered in communicating how to effectively introduce change into the Gospel. San Diego only. One and a half organizations and communities, how to evaluate hours. when we should and should not introduce change, and what the biblical and theological GC739 • Theology in Global Context. foundation is for our personal involvement This course addresses key intersections as advocates for and agents of change. Three between theology and culture and explores hours. questions and issues related to contextuality in theologizing. It does so by close readings, GC670 • Independent Study in Global discussions, and analysis of contemporary Evangelism. Research and study by theologies coming from beyond the traditional arrangement with the professor. (Permission is Euro-American context, including African, required.) Asian, Latin American, and other non-Western GC673• Cross-cultural Experience. contexts. Themes of focus include Christology, Shaped as an independent study around a ­anthropology, and the doctrine of salvation. cross-cultural experience of the student, (Cognate credit with TS739). Three hours. usually as part of a global mission project or as a local ethnic ministry. This is arranged with the ML professor to create an in-depth study Ministry Leadership in which the experience will occur. San Diego Justin Irving only. One and a half hours. Mark W. McCloskey GC700 • Understanding Islam. The study of Islam as both a system of beliefs Studies in ministry leadership are designed to and as a culture, how Islam is growing and provide an exposure to, and an understanding accomplishing its own “evangelism,” and of, pastoral ministry and transformational ways in which the Gospel can engage Muslim leadership in the varied social contexts and followers within their particular culture and forms of the church, missions agencies, and sect of Islam. One and a half or three hours. parachurch organizations. Attention is given to theory and practice in the Christian worker’s GC704 • Religion in Anthropology. The implementation of spiritual leadership through study of basic roles of religion in society, worship, church governance, discipleship, including its role as explanation system and evangelism, and service activities of the means of social regulation; how worldviews church. influence cultures, how to use ethnography, and how to analyze culture to describe religion, worldview values, tradition, and structures of faith. San Diego only. One and a half hours. 144 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Objectives for students: ML507 • Missional Outreach and Evangelism. This course introduces the • Critically examine the theory and practice of biblical-theological foundations for evangelism. transformational leadership in a variety of Various approaches to reaching those outside ministry and cultural settings; the Christian faith are studied. Students will • Manifest a growing appreciation for one’s begin formulating a working theology to inform capacity to provide transformational their practice. The role of Christian community leadership; in holistic missional outreach is considered. • Develop the leadership, management, and Best practices for outreach (including personal ministry skills required for effective service evangelism, attractional approaches, and in and through the local church and/or continuing discipleship) are analyzed. One and mission agencies; a half hours. • Identify the resources to facilitate one’s ML523 • Introduction to lifelong development as a spiritual leader; Transformational Leadership: Theory • Effectively implement a variety of leadership and Practice in Global Perspective. tools and processes for organizational Various leadership theories are explored. A leadership, including strategic planning, model of transformational leadership theory decision making, congregational analysis, is presented, with application made to the team building, conflict management, and learner’s personal context as well as a diverse organizational change; and range of global contexts. Biblical and “secular” • Implement leadership practices that approaches to leadership practice are compared contribute to the healthy, sustained growth of and contrasted and applied to the student’s the local church and/or mission agencies. ministry context. Three hours. ML526 • Leading Congregational CORE COURSES Worship. This course introduces the biblical- ML505 • Holistic Discipleship. An theological foundations of Christian worship investigation into the ways that our spirituality expressed in diverse public assemblies of the is tied to our emotional, physical, intellectual, Church. Students will explore their own identity and relational health. This class is designed as worshippers of God. The student should to encourage each student to develop an come to understand the essence of Christian integrated and holistic understanding of worship, considering cultural and generational spirituality, with special emphasis on what contexts, and grow in one’s ability to plan and it means to love God with your heart, soul, lead a congregation in worship as the Church strength, and mind and to love your neighbor develops in the 21st century. One and a half as yourself. Three hours. hours. ML506 • Discipleship in Community. This ML527 • Leading Celebrations in the course introduces students to the biblical and Christian Life Cycle. This course offers theological foundations underlying approaches biblical-theological foundations and practical to discipleship within a congregational context. skills for marking special celebration/worship The role of Christian community for personal moments in Christian life and community. spiritual growth, Christian education, and Ceremonies such as dedication, baptism, congregational health is studied. Methods communion, weddings, memorials/funerals, and ministry approaches for accomplishing and holy days will be explored. Students will discipleship in community, for various contexts be equipped to plan and lead in Spirit-led and and in different age groups, will be analyzed resourceful ways, connecting and integrating and discussed. One and a half hours. theological insight with pastoral practice. One and a half hours. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 145

ML551DE - ML596DE • Mentored Consideration is given to worship patterns, Leadership Development. The Mentored structures, forms, rituals, standards, and the Leadership Development (MLD) courses are planning and leadership of worship. Three uniquely designed experiences. Each MLD hours. course and sequence of courses is tailored ML610 • Communication and to a particular degree program. The focus of Organizational Leadership. This course MLD coursework is on facilitating students is designed to address the essential elements as they integrate the seminary learning of leadership communication. A model for experience into their ministry contexts and leadership communication is presented, and walk through specific developmental goals. students are challenged to process a wide Through a process of self-examination, range of material related to the foundations developmental assessments, facilitated of leadership communication, organizational mentoring, group supervision, and reflection, culture, organizational conflict, and students demonstrate the capacity for organizational change. (Cognate credit with practical application of learning outcomes CP610.) Three hours. from the Three Centers learning philosophy. Prerequisites in St. Paul: Formation ML615 • Organizational Leadership Assessments (SP001), and Intro to Spiritual and and Church Governance. This course is Personal Formation (SP510) (except M.A.T.L.). designed to address the role of organizational Three hours. leaders in congregational and ministry settings. Attention is given to both the pastoral ML603 • Missional Leadership and governance dimensions of leadership, Development. This course introduces with special focus on relevant strategies and biblical foundations and strategies to develop approaches for guiding congregations and leaders in rising generations. It discusses ministry communities. This course will focus the biblical purposes of Christian leadership on the leader’s role in working with church and the Church; examines the cultural and staff and board, understanding diverse generational characteristics of rising leaders; congregational polities, communicating surveys leadership development models effectively as a leader, fostering a healthy used in ministry; and studies practical, organizational culture, and navigating conflict multiplicative strategies that would develop and change that may arise in these churches rising leaders within an organization. The and ministry organizations. Three hours. final project offers students the opportunity to create a simple, yet comprehensive, plan ML623 • Researching Context of to develop leaders and foster a leadership Ministry. Research strategies for developing development culture. Three hours. urban ministry—including Spradley’s Ethnographic Interview, Eichler’s Consensus ML606 • Missional Spirituality. A study of Organizing, Bakke’s survey of a community— how to embody the love for God and neighbor with the purpose of understanding one’s from the inside out, the theological foundations context for the strategic shaping of ministry. and spiritual practices centered in the Great San Diego only. One and a half hours. Commandment, and what it means to live as incarnational missionaries who love the Lord ML624 • Multi-cultural Partnerships. with all our heart, mind, and strength. San For ministry partners working in a cross- Diego only. Three hours. cultural environment, a study of the value data of climate and culture as applied to ML609 • Dynamics of Christian decision-making; how to identify dysfunctional Worship. A study of the biblical and partnerships and create healthy partnerships theological foundations of worship, the nature based on equity in the relationship; case and meaning of worship, and the many aspects involved in the practice of worship. 146 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

studies from various cultures. San Diego only. from a wide range of global contexts. Three One and a half hours. hours. ML625 • Storytelling and Scripture ML632 • The Global Mission of the Development. The principles and practices Church. This course includes a biblical and of oral Scripture development in the contexts historical overview of the key leadership where orality is the preferred vehicle of principles and practices involved in the global Biblical knowledge—comparing biblical diffusion of Christianity. The course draws on worldview with the belief systems of Buddhist, insights from a variety of disciplines including Hindu, Muslim, Animist, and Traditional the Bible and biblical theology for evangelism, Ancestral as each hear biblical truth. One and leadership studies, the history of Christian a half hours. missions, and the social sciences, particularly cultural anthropology. Learners are provided ML630 • Team Leadership in Global opportunity to develop in intercultural Perspective. This course examines the biblical competence, to develop a personal philosophy purposes and function of leadership through a and theology of missions and evangelism, and cross-cultural [or global] understanding of how to formulate a missional approach to ministry to first serve and then to lead. Aspects of vision appropriate to their particular cultural and casting, influencing change, and becoming situational context. Three hours. missional leaders who foster the development of effective team ministries will be discussed. ML633 • Stewardship, Change, and the Principles and practices required for developing Missional Community. This is a course and maintaining high performance, sustainable in applied anthropology and cultural and ministry teams are examined. Special emphasis leadership dynamics with special attention is given to identifying and discussing the given to how culture change occurs, the critical knowledge, skills, and abilities required dynamics and variables that effect change, and for sustained leadership success in a team- appropriate strategies for the effective change based, entrepreneurial organizational setting. agent, whether an individual or an organization. Cases are presented from a wide range of A biblical theology of stewardship is explored global contexts. The application of intercultural and application made to the work of securing competence is explored. Three hours. the welfare and progress of a missional community, with an emphasis on dealing with ML631 • Leadership Communication in change. A process for gaining feedback on Global Perspective. This course addresses personal leadership performance as well as the the essential elements of effective leadership collective performance of the community is communication in a cross-cultural or global presented and applied to the learner’s context. context with attention to understanding The course focuses on contemporary areas of cultural contexts and barriers to effective social responsibility for Christian advocates and Christian witness. The course will examine the agents of change. Cases are presented from a dynamics of the communication process and wide range of global contexts. Three hours. the ways in which various cultures, audience segments, or value orientations condition ML634 • Leading and Theologizing in the interpretation and communication of Global Perspective. This course considers the Bible and other messages. A model for the rationale and models for doing contextual leadership communication is presented, and theology [contextual theologizing], and how students will be challenged to process a wide this impacts and intersects with leadership range of material related to the foundations studies in relation to the development and of leadership communication, organizational implementation of contextual models for culture, organizational conflict, and ministry. The course provides a survey of the organizational change. Cases are presented leadership models and theological methods and criteria these employ. Selected cases COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 147

emphasizing the role leaders play in this is not resolved, a ministry may leave a trail process are examined. Three hours. of wounded people in its wake, or even self- destruct. This course teaches two of the skills ML674 • Ministry with the Sacraments. most essential for 21st century ministry This course is an in-depth look at the what, leadership. Students learn strategies for why, and how of sacramental ministry in the bringing about transformational change in church, especially as practiced in the Anglican their ministry. They also learn how to lead tradition. We begin with a sacramental people to greater wholeness and maturity in worldview and theology, move to the dominical Christ through a biblical process of conflict sacraments of Baptism and Holy Eucharist, resolution. Three hours. and conclude with the rites of Confirmation, Matrimony, Reconciliation, Unction, and ML726 • History and Theology of Ordination. St. Paul prerequisite: TS512. Three Ministry. This course invites the student to hours. a survey of important theological expressions and models in the history of Christian ML675 • Presbyterian Polity. Designed ministries from the first century through the to give students a theological, historical, present day. We consider selected themes practical, and pragmatic understanding of how (WISHMAP), illustrated by classic and things happen within the Presbyterian Church contemporary sources, within a chronological (U.S.A.). It also is designed to prepare students framework. The goal is for these “voices” to to pass the Polity Section that is part of the enlighten and inspire our lives in faithful, ordination examination for the ministry of fruitful service for Jesus Christ and the Word and Sacrament. Three hours. kingdom. Three hours. ML676 • Reformed Worship and ML730 • Planting Missional Churches. Sacraments. An introduction to the history, The study of how to plant and grow missional tradition, and structure of Reformed worship. churches, what it means for a church to The course answers questions, gives practical have a missional vision, how to determine applications, and considers the meaning and methodologies appropriate for the context, observance of the sacraments. (Cognate credit and case studies of churches that are effective with HS676 and TS676.) Three hours. models of missional strategies. San Diego only. ML679 • Worship in the Prayer Book One and a half hours. Tradition. This course is an overview of the ML774 • Theology of Leadership and theological principals, historical developments, Vocation. This course will enable students and practical considerations that have shaped to articulate a theology of leadership in an Christian worship throughout the ages, with increasingly post-Christendom context and special attention paid to the development and will also explore the nature of vocation as use of the Book of Common Prayer in England understood historically and in the present. and throughout the Anglican Communion. The course explores the theological nature and In addition to studying the shape of worship, biblical rationale for effective leadership and we will also look at the use of time, space, also explores, more broadly, vocation as a gift music, and art in historical and contemporary and responsibility. It does so in the context of worship. Three hours. reflection on the nature of the kingdom of God. ML707 • Change Strategies and Conflict The course culminates in in-depth communal Resolution. Effective leaders must be and personal reflection on the question of prepared to take their ministries through vocation. (Cognate credit with TS774). Three seasons of change, as well as to manage hours. the conflict that inevitably results. Without change, a ministry will become ineffective and irrelevant and eventually die. If conflict 148 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

ML780 • Senior Integrative Seminar: • Effectively communicate the Word of God in Global Leadership in the 21st Century. a variety of life situations; and A summative and integrative reflection on the • Effectively communicate the Word of God to MATL program is offered. Integrative cases a racially and culturally diverse world. featuring content from each of the three centers are used to prompt a collaborative discussion At San Diego: One-half course credit is given around leadership issues learners are likely to for each of the two laboratory experiences in encounter in their immediate context, as well Practicum A and Practicum B. Section A deals as a wide range of global contexts. Three hours. with deductive preaching and B with inductive preaching. Students preach at least twice ML791 • Case Studies in during each of the two semesters. CP510 is a Transformational Leadership. This prerequisite for Practicum A. Both CP510 and course provides students the opportunity Practicum A are prerequisites for entrance into for integrative reflection on the biblical Practicum B. Two hours each. foundations, contemporary research, and historical and contemporary practice of CP510 • Introduction to Preaching. A basic transformational, serving leadership. The course in the principles of biblical preaching course focuses on biblical, historical, and and sermon construction designed to introduce contemporary case studies of transformational students to the purpose, nature, types, and leadership as it is expressed in a variety of techniques of preparing for and communicating cultural and community contexts. Three hours. the Word of God to contemporary people and society. Particular attention is given to one basic structural pattern in sermon preparation that RESEARCH will become foundational for a varied approach ML670 • Independent Study in Ministry to preaching. The expository approach to Leadership. Research and study by preaching is emphasized. This course is arrangement with the professor. (Permission is designed for second-year students and assumes required.) a basic understanding of biblical interpretation and exegetical methods. St. Paul prerequisite: BT510. Three hours. Preaching and Communication CP610 • Communication and Arnell Motz Organizational Leadership. This course The effective transformational leader possesses is designed to address the essential elements the ability to communicate the Word of of leadership communication. A model for God in a manner that produces lasting and leadership communication is presented, and healthy change at personal, interpersonal, students are challenged to process a wide organizational, community, and global levels. range of material related to the foundations This includes preaching, teaching, leading of leadership communication, organizational small groups, and one-to-one communication culture, organizational conflict, and of biblical truth. organizational change. (Cognate credit with ML610.) Three hours. Objectives for students: CP670 • Independent Study in Preaching. • Effectively communicate the Word of God to Research and study by arrangement with the professor. (Permission is required.) contemporary people and cultures; • Effectively prepare, communicate, and CP720 • Finding Your Voice in Preaching. evaluate a variety of types and styles of This course focuses on helping students sermons, with emphasis given to the discover the preaching style that best fits expository approach to preaching; their unique makeup. Focus is given to the study of various styles of preaching, including COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 149

styles found in diverse contexts. Students the media and arts effectively in preaching. are encouraged to discover their own voice Students preach a minimum of two sermons in communicating the message of the Bible using media and the arts to communicate by integrating the learning they have done in their message. CP510 is a prerequisite, and an personal spiritual development. (Cognate credit understanding of the approach to preaching with SP). Three hours. presented in that course is assumed. Three hours. CP743 • Effective Communication from Old Testament Genres. Students learn how to faithfully communicate the depth of truth Supervised Ministry found in the passages of the Old Testament. We focus on the process of personally internalizing Natalie Hendrickson the biblical text in preparation for preaching Greg Meland it. Attention is given to the preparation of Christian ministry in our world requires sermons that are biblically and hermeneutically leaders who demonstrate a thorough sound as well as transformative in the lives of understanding of Scripture and theology, the preacher and the listener. Three hours. competence in ministerial functions, and spiritual maturity (including personal holiness, CP744 • Effective Communication from integrity, wisdom, love, and both emotional New Testament Genres. The recording of and psychological wholeness). Supervised Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection and the ministry provides opportunities for students to impact it had on the entire world has radical develop and demonstrate their giftedness and implications for our lives today. Students work suitability for professional ministry through to create effective communication that brings a continuing process of discernment, real-life to bear the revelation of the New Testament application, self-evaluation, and formation. on today’s world. This course involves the study of the hermeneutical issues related to Objectives for students: the arranging of representative genres of the • Ongoing development of self-knowledge New Testament materials for preaching. Three and personal maturity that contributes to hours. worldview, personal integrity, responsible CP762 • Understanding Your Audience. functioning, and interpersonal relationships; This course focuses on preparing speakers • Ongoing development of a biblically based to shape their messages to communicate philosophy of ministry that closes the gap effectively with different audiences. Speakers between theory and practice; develop an understanding of how to address • Ongoing development of their own audiences with whom they will interact relationship with God through prayer, Bible regularly, as well as those with whom they study, meditation, and accountability; and have significant differences in background, • Ongoing development of skills in the basic worldview, and culture. Students develop and functions of ministry such as preaching, deliver two sermons for audiences that are teaching, evangelism, administration, and foreign to their experience and background. counseling. Three hours. ML551-596 • Mentored Leadership CP763 • Integrating Media and the Development Arts in Preaching. This class explores the Mentored Leadership Development (MLD) use of different forms of media as tools for courses are uniquely designed experiences. communicating a given message. Attention is Each MLD course and sequence of courses given to the use of media such as PowerPoint, is tailored to a particular degree program. video, film clips, drama, art, and music, as The focus of MLD coursework is on well as to the study of communicators who use facilitating students as they integrate the 150 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

seminary learning experience into their Course credit is only granted for internship ministry contexts and walk through specific experiences that have received preapproval developmental goals. Through a process of from the Office of Supervised Ministry. Upon self-examination, developmental assessments, completion of the prerequisites, contact the facilitated mentoring, group supervision, and Office of Supervised Ministry to begin the reflection, students demonstrate the capacity internship process. Two hours. for practical application of learning outcomes Prerequisites in St. Paul: For Master of Arts from the Three Centers learning philosophy. students: Formation Assessments (SP001), Three hours. Introduction to Spiritual and Personal Prerequisites in St. Paul: Formation Formation (SP510); for Master of Divinity Assessments (SP001), and Intro to Spiritual students: Formation Assessments (SP001), and Personal Formation (SP510) (except Introduction to Spiritual and Personal M.A.T.L.). Formation (SP510), and Introduction to Pastoral Care and Counseling (PC512). TL561 • Internship Readiness. This course is designed as a place for students to San Diego Requirements: At San Diego, assess and consolidate the self-examination Professional Internship is a senior year course and discernment work they have done during that begins in the August term (section A) and the seminary journey, processing through ends in the spring term (section D). Students interactions with peers and instructors in will participate in 600 hours of ministry order to confirm and refine a vocational service in an approved setting. The course call. Prerequisites: SP001, SP510 (M.A. and prerequisites are: SP510 Formation I (M.Div. M.Div.); PC512 (M.Div. only). Recommended and M.A.A.M. students), CP510 Preaching prerequisites: BT510, CP510, GC512, TL523, (M.Div. students), ministry communications and SP610 (M.Div. only). St. Paul only. One course specified by the concentration hour. (M.A.M.P. students), ML526 Leading Congregational Worship, and ML527 Leading TL563 • Professional Internship Celebrations in the Christian Life Cycle This course engages the application of ministry (M.Div. students). Students pay a vocational skills and personal developmental goals assessment fee. in a context that considers the individual’s design for ministry and vocational direction. Students pursuing the chaplaincy or missional Accountability relationships, regular reflection, leadership concentrations should enroll in and degree specific outcomes are woven into the specified professional internship course the practical ministry experiences. Two hours. equivalent (see below). All others should enroll in TL565 A, B, C, D Professional Internship. TL565 • Professional Internship This course engages the application of ministry Chaplaincy Concentration: PC705, Clinical skills and personal developmental goals Pastoral Education: see page 135 for course in a context that considers the individual’s description. Students interested in CPE for design for ministry and vocational direction. academic credit will work with the director of Accountability relationships, regular reflection, supervised ministry to complete preliminary and degree-specific outcomes are woven CPE assignments and to find a CPE site that into the practical ministry experiences. aligns with the area of intended chaplaincy Course credit is only granted for internship service. At the end of the CPE experience, the experiences that have received preapproval student will submit his or her CPE notebook from the Office of Supervised Ministry. Upon (with all CPE documents and evaluations) and completion of the prerequisites, contact the meet with the director of supervised ministry Office of Supervised Ministry to begin the to review the CPE experience. Students pay a internship process. Three hours. vocational assessment fee. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 151

Missional Leadership Concentration: GC565 A, B, C, D • Cross-cultural Internship (Missional Leadership Concentration; San Diego only). The cross-cultural internship is a senior year course that begins in the August term with pre-internship requirements and concludes with completion of the field work and final site evaluations at the end of the spring semester (sections A-D must be taken in a continuous sequence). The student engages in cross-cultural ministry in an area related to his or her intended field of service. The internship site and supervisor must be pre-approved by the course instructor. Three hours. The M.A.M.P. and M.Div. course prerequisites are: SP510, GC512, and GC610. Students pay a vocational assessment fee.

Interdisciplinary Courses GS780 • Senior Integrative Seminar. This senior-level seminar focuses on summative work in integrating a student’s learning in Bible, theology, and history; ministry leadership; spiritual and personal formation; and intercultural sensitivity and competence. Integration methodologies are explored theoretically and practically. Methods conducive to integrative learning (e.g., case studies, team teaching) are utilized to explore both interdisciplinary and faith/praxis integration. Prerequisite: This course must be taken in the student’s final year. Three hours. 152 FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS

Bethel Seminary is part of the missionary enterprise of Converge Worldwide (formerly the Baptist General Conference). It is supported by the churches of the conference in order to train competent leaders for places of service in the United States, Canada, and other countries. The greater part of the cost of educating a seminary student is cared for by supporters of Bethel Seminary. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to change any charges or regulations listed in this catalog.

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The following sections break out the cost of Payment Options ­education for the 2014-2015 academic year at Students can view their account and/or pay Bethel Seminary St. Paul and Bethel Seminary online through Blink (Student Services tab San Diego. Financial aid is available to students > My Bethel Account channel > Make with limited resources, and we offer a wide a Payment). This will direct you to the range of grants and scholarships through Touchnet/Bill-Pay site. the generous donation of many individuals and organizations. We are grateful for their Ways to make a payment: support. • Online by electronic check: Authorize a one- time payment of automatic withdrawal from your checking or savings account with no fee. Tuition, Fees, and Payments • Online by credit card: Visa, MasterCard, Tuition Payment American Express, or Discover with a non- • Full payment for Fall Semester is due on refundable fee of 2.75% or $3 minimum, September 2, 2014. charged by PayPath (processing service). • Full payment for Interim/Spring Semester is • In Person: Pay by cash, check, or money due on January 15, 2015. order at the St. Paul Business Office (CC208), • Full payment for Summer School is due on 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., M-F. Credit cards are June 1, 2015. accepted online only. Students are responsible for payment • After hours: For after-hour payments, a reaching the St. Paul Business Office when drop box is located in the hallway near the due, regardless of the source of payment. Business Office (CC208). Payment must be received in U.S. dollars. • By Mail: Mail a check to Bethel University, If loans are needed to help meet a financial Business Office, 3900 Bethel Drive, St. Paul, obligation, students may apply for them MN 55112-6999. Please include your student through the Office of Financial Aid. Loan ID number in the memo portion of the check. applications should be made well in advance of registration for funds to be disbursed at Authorized Users the beginning of the term. A finance charge of If a student would like to give electronic access 1% per month will be assessed on any charges to a spouse or another person to view their more than 30 days past due. Enrollment account and/or make online payments; the for succeeding terms is dependent on full student will need to authorize him/her as payment of the previous term’s expenses. a user through Blink. Once the student has followed the steps below, the authorized user Online Monthly Statements will be sent an email with further instructions. Around the 17th of each month, an email will (If the authorized user does not receive the be sent to every student’s Bethel email address email, it may have been delivered to his/her alerting them that the Bethel University online junk mailbox.) Visit bethel.edu/business- monthly statement is available to view, with office/authorized-users for more access instructions. Monthly statements will information. not be mailed to the home address. Authorize another user through Blink View Online Monthly Statements through Blink (Student Services tab > My Bethel (Student Services tab > My Statement Account > Make a Payment). This will channel > Statement and Payment direct you to the Touchnet/Bill-Pay site. Click History > Select Statement Bill Date > on “My Account” > “Authorized Users” on the View Statement). toolbar and follow the instructions. 154 FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS

Registration Hold Non-Sufficient Funds Fee Registration for classes in succeeding terms If payment is returned from the bank for is dependent on full payment of the previous non-sufficient funds, a $20 returned check fee term’s expenses. Students whose accounts are will be assessed on the student’s account. in arrears will have a registration hold on their accounts and will not be permitted to register Child Day Care for the subsequent term. Bethel reserves the right to transfer the credit balance from the student account to the Child Transcript Hold Day Care account (“C” account) should the When full payment has not been received, student fall behind on monthly payments. a transcript hold is placed on the student account. A transcript hold will prevent an Military and Veterans official transcript from being printed by the Educational Benefits Office of the Registrar. If you need assistance in determining what military or veteran’s benefits you may be Financial Clearance for Graduation eligible for, you may contact Bethel’s Veterans A student will not be issued an official Resource Center at 651.635.8096 or email transcript or receive their diploma until all [email protected]. If you qualify financial obligations have been met. for GI benefits and intend to use them, you must contact the certifying official or associate Finance Charges registrar at your Bethel Seminary campus. A finance charge of 1% per month will be Seminary St. Paul & Seminary of the East: assessed on any charges more than 30 days Nick Matchefts 651.638.6361 past due. Seminary San Diego: Sherry Stockton 619.325.5217 Past Due Accounts The account of a student who is not currently Student Health Insurance registered at Bethel and has an account Students who are registered for one credit or balance more than 60 days past due may be more may purchase the health insurance plan transferred to Educational Computer Systems, made available through Bethel University. If Inc. (ECSI). ECSI is a collections service that you would like information about this plan, offers payment plans for students not currently please contact Health Services at 651.635.8532, registered at Bethel University. Accounts sent or email [email protected]. to ECSI are automatically reported to the Mention that you are a student enrolled at National Credit Bureau. No student who has an Bethel Seminary. account balance with ECSI will be considered bethel.edu/offices/health-services/ for re-admittance. health-insurance In the event Bethel University has to incur any expense in collecting on a student account, the student will be required to pay all of Bethel’s costs for collection. This includes, but is not limited to, a collection agency fee and/or attorney’s fees at the rate of 33-40%. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS 155

Questions? Master’s degree students and their spouses may audit courses without charge with the exception of Business Office Questions InMinistry courses. See page 52. Bethel Seminary For more student account and payment graduates who qualify for the Lifetime Education information, visit bethel.edu/business- program may audit courses for a $25 registration office/seminary or contact the Business fee per audit hour. See page 14. Office at 651.638.6208 (800.255.8706, ext. 6208). Assessment, Testing, and Participation Fees Financial Aid Questions For more financial aid information, visit These fees are charged in addition to regular seminary.bethel.edu/financial-aid/ tuition for these courses. tuition or contact the Office of Financial Aid M.A.C.F.M. students: at 651.638.6241 (800.255.8706, ext. 6241). SP001 Formation assessments (St. Paul)...... $400 TL001 Vocational assessments (St. Paul)...... $320 Cost of Education M.A.(C.T.) students: for 2014 – 2015 SP510 Participation fee (St. Paul and San Diego Traditional)...... $25 Tuition and Fees for All Programs SP001 Formation assessments (St. Paul)...... $400 Application fee, M.A.M.F.T. students: online application...... free of charge BT514 Participation fee (St. Paul)...... $100 Tuition, St. Paul residential programs, NT514 Participation fee (St. Paul)...... $100 per semester hour...... $565 OT514 Participation fee (St. Paul)...... $100 Tuition, San Diego residential programs, MF500 Participation fee (St. Paul)...... $25 per semester hour...... $565 SP004 Formation assessments (St. Paul)...... $400 Tuition, InMinistry programs (all campuses), SP002 Formation assessments per semester hour...... $565 (San Diego)*...... $400 Tuition, D.Min., cohort per semester hour..... $550 TS514 Participation fee (St. Paul)...... $100 Tuition, D.Min., self-directed, TS515 Participation fee (St. Paul)...... $100 per semester hour...... $355 M.A.M.P. students: Student activity fee, per semester (fall and spring) SP510 Participation fee (St. Paul Traditional and SemPM)...... $30 (St. Paul and San Diego Traditional)...... $25 Student activity fee, per semester (fall and spring) SP001 Formation assessments (St. Paul)...... $400 (San Diego Traditional)...... $30 SP002 Formation assessments Graduate Research Seminar fee (San Diego residential programs)*...... $400 (St. Paul)...... $25 SP003 Formation assessments Independent study surcharge, master’s programs (San Diego InMinistry programs)*...... $400 (in addition to course tuition)...... $250 TL001 Vocational assessments (St. Paul)..... $320 Independent study surcharge, doctoral programs TL003 Vocational assessments (San Diego). $320 (in addition to course tuition)...... $250 Marriage and Family Therapy Supervised M.A.T.L. students: Clinical Experience Continuation Fee SP001 Formation assessments (St. Paul)...... $400 (St. Paul and San Diego)...... $350 TL001 Vocational assessments (St. Paul)..... $320 Auditing Charge M.A. (T.S.) students: SP510 Participation fee Normal charge...... $100 per audit hour (St. Paul and San Diego Traditional)...... $25 Pastors, full-time employees of Christian ministry SP001 Formation assessments (St. Paul)...... $400 agencies, senior citizens (60+), SP002 Formation assessments (San Diego)*.$ 4 0 0 (and spouses)...... $50 per audit hour Lifetime auditors...... $25 per audit hour 156 FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS

M.Div. students: changes may affect your financial aid status, SP510 Participation fee and will be assessed a $10 change fee. After the (St. Paul and San Diego Traditional)...... $25 term begins, refunds for dropped courses will be SP610 Participation fee granted according to this sliding scale. (St. Paul and San Diego Traditional)...... $25 Drops recorded in the registrar’s office SP001 Formation assessments (St. Paul)...... $400 by 11:59 p.m. on the following days will TL001 Vocational assessments (St. Paul)..... $320 receive: SP002 Formation assessments Saturday of the 1st week of the term.. 100% refund (San Diego residential programs)*...... $400 Saturday of the 3rd week of the term....75% refund SP003 Formation assessments Saturday of the 5th week of the term... 50% refund (San Diego InMinistry programs)*...... $400 Saturday of the 7th week of the term... 25% refund TL003 Vocational assessments (San Diego). $320 After Saturday of the 7th week...... 0% refund *Note: San Diego Formation Assessments (SP002) There will be no refund granted for courses must be completed by April 30 of the academic dropped after Saturday of the 7th week of the year the student registers for them. Students who term. do not complete the assessments by April 30 must reapply for them in the following academic year Beginning the 4th week of the term, any student and will be charged the assessment fee again. dropping a course will receive a grade of “W.” Students may withdraw from a course (or change D.Min. students: from credit to audit) through the 11th week of Assessments...... $355 the term. Any student dropping a course after Extension fees per semester...... $350 Saturday of the 11th week of the term will receive Clinical Pastoral Education Fee a grade of “F” for the course. Students enrolled in Clinical Pastoral Education In San Diego, in accordance with California law, programs (CPE) and registered for PC705 (PC205) application, registration, and tuition fees are fully will pay the difference between the usual tuition refundable up to three full days following the date for up to three courses and the charges by the of payment of those fees, provided the student has hospital training center for one unit (440 hours) not attended classes, participated in educational of CPE. See the associate registrar for further activities, or utilized any educational materials or details. services of the seminary, and provided that the student files a written cancellation form with the Registration Fees Office of the Registrar. Change of registration fee (per time)...... $10 For courses 7 to 8 weeks in duration, Late registration fee...... $50 including SemPM, drops recorded in Transcripts the registrar’s office by 11:59 p.m. on the following days will receive: Transcripts cannot be issued until all accounts are Saturday of the 1st week of the term.. 100% refund paid in full. The charge for each transcript issued Saturday of the 2nd week of the term...75% refund starts at $6.00. Requests for transcripts can be Saturday of the 3rd week of the term... 25% refund made online at bethel.edu/registrar. There will be no refund granted for courses Graduation Fees dropped after Saturday of the 3rd week of the M.A., M.Div. (All campuses)...... $50 term. D.Min. students...... $750 Beginning the 3rd week of the term, any student dropping a course will receive a grade of “W.” Refunds Students may withdraw from a course (or change After registration, changes made to a student’s from credit to audit) through the 6th week of schedule must be made in writing to the the term. Any student dropping a course after registrar’s office or via email from the student’s Saturday of the 6th week of the term will receive a Bethel Community Account. Please note that grade of “F” for the course. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS 157

For January term (interim) courses, Financial Aid drops recorded in the registrar’s office by 11:59 p.m. on the following days will Principles receive: Second business day of the term...... 100% refund The financial aid program at Bethel Seminary Fourth business day of the term...... 75% refund is designed to assist students who have limited Seventh business day of the term...... 50% refund resources for their seminary education. It Ninth business day of the term...... 25% refund is hoped that each student will be able to work out a financial plan that avoids undue After the ninth business day financial pressure, excessive employment, of the term...... 0% refund or unmanageable indebtedness. The student There will be no refund granted for courses is responsible for his or her educational and dropped after the 9th business day of the term. living expenses. However, the seminary seeks Beginning the 4th business day of the term, any to assist the student in meeting expenses student dropping a course will receive a grade of through a combination of grants, scholarships, “W.” Students may withdraw from a course (or and loans. The financial aid program is based change from credit to audit) through the 14th on the following principles, which have been business day of the term. Any student dropping a approved by the Association of Theological course after the 14th business day of the term will Schools: receive a grade of “F” for the course. Guiding Principles For full-term summer courses, drops recorded in the registrar’s office by 1. The student has the major responsibility for 11:59 p.m. on the following days will his or her educational and living expenses. receive: The school’s aid will augment the student’s Saturday of the 1st week of the term.. 100% refund efforts. Saturday of the 3rd week of the term....75% refund 2. A student’s financial resources will include Saturday of the 4th week of the term... 50% refund consideration of merit scholarships; funds Saturday of the 6th week of the term... 25% refund available from church and denomination; After Saturday of the 6th week...... 0% refund earnings of student and spouse; savings; and There will be no refund granted for courses outside gifts. dropped after Saturday of the 6th week of the term. 3. Financial aid is not an end in itself, but should be administered in such a way as to Beginning the 4th week of the term, any student affirm financial responsibility and integrity dropping a course will receive a grade of “W.” Students may withdraw from a course (or change of both student and school. from credit to audit) through the 9th week of 4. The administration of financial aid should the term. Any student dropping a course after be individual, personal, pastoral, and Saturday of the 9th week of the term will receive a confidential. grade of “F” for the course. 5. Theological schools should adopt a financial aid code of conduct. Note: Specific refund schedules for courses 6. Need-based financial aid should not exceed fewer than 7 weeks in length are available in the registrar’s office. the amount of demonstrated student need. 7. Theological schools that are part of larger institutions should coordinate their financial aid policies with those of the larger institution. 158 FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS

Types of Aid Academic Progress (FA-SAP) policy administered by the Office of Financial Aid. Master’s students enrolled for at least six (6) credits per semester may be eligible for The FA-SAP policy is mandated by federal and institutional grants and scholarships. Visit state laws and regulations, and involves the seminary.bethel.edu/financial-aid/types monitoring of cumulative grade point average, for details. pace of completion (ratio of completed to attempted courses), and the total number of Master’s and doctoral students enrolled for courses students attempt. Students who do not at least three (3) credits per semester may be meet the minimum FA-SAP standards may lose eligible for federal direct student loans. Visit eligibility for federal, state, and institutional seminary.bethel.edu/financial-aid/ financial aid. Appeals are submitted to the types/loans for details. financial aid office and reviewed by a cross- departmental Financial Aid Satisfactory Applying for Financial Aid Academic Progress committee. To apply for financial aid at Bethel Seminary, a The following definitions apply to terms used student must submit both the Free Application in the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Bethel Progress policy: University Financial Aid Application. The FAFSA, which serves to assess financial need, 1. Financial aid probation. Financial aid is available on the web (www.fafsa.gov). The probation means a status assigned by an Bethel University­ Financial Aid Application institution to a student who fails to make is available from the Office of Financial Aid satisfactory academic progress and who or on the web (seminary.bethel.edu/ has appealed and has had eligibility for aid financial-aid). The results of both forms will reinstated. The probationary period is one indicate eligibility for most types of financial semester. aid, including grants and student loans. 2. Financial aid warning. Financial aid Students applying for endowed and restricted warning means a status assigned to a scholarships need to complete an additional student who fails to make financial aid online application. satisfactory academic progress at an institution that evaluates academic progress Assistantships at the end of each semester. A limited number of assistantships are open 3. Maximum time frame. Students are to students with good academic records. Each expected to complete their program within student works under the supervision of one the normal time for completion (87 semester or more faculty members. Students should credits for a Master of Divinity). However, contact individual faculty members directly to there may be special circumstances like a inquire about potential opportunities. program change or an illness that would prevent the students from completing their Financial Aid Satisfactory program of study within the normal time Academic Progress Policy frame. Bethel University has two methods of To accommodate these special monitoring student achievement. There is an circumstances, students may continue Academic Progress, Probation, and Dismissal receiving aid until they either (a) complete process administered by faculty committees. graduation requirements for their program Please see policies on Academic Probation of study, or (b) attempt 150% of the number in the Scholastic Regulations section of the of credits (including transfer credits, catalog for standards governing this process. advanced placement, or CLEP credits) There is also a Financial Aid Satisfactory FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS 159

required for their program of study, or (c) the school or the student may be required to reach the point where they cannot earn the return some of the federal aid funds awarded number of credits necessary to complete to the student. This “Return of Title IV Funds” their program of study within 150% of policy is required by federal rules and went into required credits for the degree, whichever effect at Bethel on July 1, 2000. comes first. The federal formula requires a return of Title 4. Appeal. Appeal means a process by which a IV (federal) aid if the student received federal student who is not meeting the institution’s financial assistance in the form of a direct Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress loan, and withdrew on or before completing (FA-SAP) standards petitions the institution 60% of the term. The percentage of Title IV aid for reconsideration of the student’s eligibility to be returned is equal to the number of days for financial aid. remaining in the term divided by the number of calendar days in the term. Scheduled breaks of Frequency of review. Student academic more than four consecutive days are excluded. progress is reviewed after fall, spring, and summer semesters. Financial Aid Refunds for Institutional and Third-Party Funds. After calculating Visit seminary.bethel.edu/financial-aid/ the federal refund policy, Bethel calculates maintaining-eligibility/academic- the potential refunds of state, institutional, progress to view the complete FA-SAP. and private funds. Students who borrow a Minnesota SELF loan are subject to the Financial Aid Refunds Minnesota refund calculation. Students with There are four sources of financial aid: institutional aid and/or third-party sources of federal government (Title IV funds), state gift aid will have their aid reduced by the same governments, Bethel University, and private percent as their tuition was reduced. third-party organizations (i.e., Dollars Because there are several different refund for Scholars). Financial aid is refunded in policies involved in most withdrawals, students accordance with policies established by each may still owe money to the school after all entity. Refunds are first calculated for federal calculations have been completed. Students funds, then state funds, then Bethel and third- considering withdrawal are encouraged to party funds. visit a financial aid counselor and simulate the Federal (Return of Title IV Funds) financial effect of withdrawing before officially Refund Policy. If a student withdraws or is withdrawing from the university. expelled from Bethel after a term has begun,

Refund Calculation Summary Example Account Running Activity Balance Tuition $ 5,085 Student Activity Fee $ 10 Total Charges $ 5,095 $ 5,095 Stafford Loan posted Oct. 10 $ (4,200) $ (895)

Student withdrew from all classes Oct. 16 Tuition Refund – 25% (Oct. 16) $ (1,271) $ (376) Stafford Loan Refunded to Lender (Nov. 2) $ 1,605 $ 1,229 160 FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS

Sample Refund Calculation listed below. After applying all the refund calculations, this student will owe Bethel Suppose a student is enrolled for nine $1,229, and will owe $2,595 in Direct Loans credits and withdraws from all classes after ($4,200 loan less $1,605 refund to lender = completing 43 days of a 109-day semester. $2,595). Sample charges and financial aid are

Departmental Scholarships

Scholarship funds are available to students who The B. Willard Anderson Memorial maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0. Students Scholarship provides an annual award to must be enrolled for a minimum of six (6) needy and deserving students (EPA003). credits per semester to receive scholarships. The Dagmar Esther Anderson Scholarships are disbursed only for fall and Endowment Fund is awarded to seminary spring semesters. Most scholarships are offered students who demonstrate need and are only to current students in a master’s program preparing for pastoral ministry, ­preferably in who already have established a GPA at Bethel the Midwest (EPA004). Seminary, unless otherwise noted. The Vernon D. Anderson Memorial Both new and returning students must apply Scholarship provides an annual award to a for scholarships using an online application student committed to service in home or world made available during the spring semester. missions (EPA007). An ­exception to this is the Ronald E. Pitkin The Walter R. Anderson Memorial ­Graduate Scholarship. New students: visit Award was established by Walter R. seminary.bethel.edu/financial-aid/types/ Anderson, former president of Vancouver scholarships to complete a mandatory online Bible College, and is awarded to a Converge scholarship application. Worldwide student planning to enter Christian Please note the May 1 deadline. ministry, with preference given to a student interested in camping or the chaplaincy Scholarships offered to students on the San (EPA006). Diego campus are listed in the second section. The Lawrence T. Arlander Memorial Application information is available through the Scholarship is awarded to a worthy San Diego Office of Admissions. student preparing for service as a minister or missionary (EPA008). Scholarships for Students The Rev. William G. and Ruth J. Attending Bethel Seminary St. Paul Backlund Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student planning to enter The Aiton Family Mission Scholarship is ministry with Converge ­Worldwide (EPB011). awarded to a student who is preparing for full- time missionary service overseas (EPA002). The Jeannette and Stanley Bakke Women in Ministry Scholarship is The Mr. and Mrs. A. Dwight Anderson awarded to a female Master of Divinity student ­Scholarship is awarded to a middler who is preparing for pastoral ministry or recommended by the faculty, with special further graduate education directed toward preference given to a student committed to teaching at the college or seminary level. First overseas mission service (RPA100). preference is given to a Converge Worldwide student (EPB012). FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS 161

The Doris and Clarence Bass The Gust Brobry Memorial Scholarship Scholarship for Women in Theology is Fund has been donated by the late Mrs. awarded to a female student for the study and/ Gust Brobry in memory of her husband. The or application of theology. It is awarded at the annual income from this fund is awarded discretion of the theology faculty to a Converge Worldwide student with high on the basis of need and experience (EPB014). scholastic achievement who is a candidate for overseas missions (EPB021). The Berean Scholarship is awarded to students who show a passion for searching The George and Darleen Brushaber/ the Scriptures for biblical understanding. Ralph Hammond Seminary Scholarship This scholarship is not restricted to those is awarded to seminary students of color within concentrating in Old or New Testament studies. Converge Worldwide (EPB022). It can be given to students in any program who demonstrate a passion to know and understand The Ralph and Marie Brushaber the Word of God (EPB142). Memorial Scholarship is awarded to students who show high promise of future The Arthur and Gloria Bergeson leadership and service and who give evidence Scholarship is awarded to a second-year of vital faith in Jesus Christ (EPB023). student preparing for ministry (EPB015). The Dr. and Mrs. Carl G. Burton The Lawrence and Audrey Berglund Memorial ­Scholarship is awarded to Scholarship is awarded annually to qualified an entering seminary student who has students who demonstrate both academic shown leadership, character, and scholastic achievement and financial need (EPB016). achievement as a student at Bethel University (EPB024). The Hazel and George Berquist Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually The Elton T. Cable Scholarship is for a to prospective seminary students who come student with a world missions emphasis or with from the Midwestern states (excluding plans for a career in world missions. Special Minnesota) and are members of Converge consideration will be given to a student either Worldwide churches (EPB017). from Calvary Baptist Church in Warren, Pa., or an international student intending to return to The David M. and Sadie L. Blomberg his or her own country (EPC025). Scholarship provides an annual award of $500 to all students enrolled at Bethel The James Cable Memorial Scholarship Seminary from Hillsdale Baptist Church, Ill.; is provided annually to a student entering Moraine Valley Baptist Church, Ill.; and Sawyer his or her senior year who exhibits an Highlands Baptist Church, Mich., and also may adequate level of ­spirituality, aptitude, and provide awards for qualifying students from accomplishment to warrant scholarship the Converge MidAmerica district assistance and who is planning to enter of Converge Worldwide (EAB031). ministry in Converge Worldwide. ­Preference will be given to students from Calvary Baptist The Ellen M. Borden Memorial Church of Warren, Pa., and to students from Scholarship Fund has been established the Converge MidAtlantic district of Converge in memory of the mother of Mrs. Gordon G. Worldwide (EPC026). Johnson. Income from the fund is given to a student who is preparing for pastoral ministry The James and Edith Calhoun and who has financial need (EPB019). Memorial Scholarship is awarded to students preparing for missions (EPC027). The Mr. and Mrs. Erik A. Borg Memorial ­Scholarship has been The Carlson Family Pastoral established by Mr. and Mrs. Ragnar Borg. The Scholarship is awarded annually to a annual income from this fund is given to one or student(s) who are preparing for pastoral more students of good academic standing, with ministry and who exemplify in their personal demonstrated financial need, who are planning lives the highest example of servanthood and for pastoral ministry (EPB020). servant leadership (EPC028). 162 FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS

The Alma Carlson Memorial with a background in the medical professions Scholarship provides an annual award to a (EPD037). student preparing for pastoral ministry who The Simon R. and Edith A. Dahlberg demonstrates financial need (EPC029). Memorial Scholarship. The income from The Rev. Carlton G. and Marian E. this fund is given to one or more Converge Christenson Scholarship provides annual Worldwide students who are preparing for awards to students from American Baptist pastoral ministry and who are in need of Churches with preference given to students financial assistance (EPC038). who have chosen ministry as a second career The Helen L. Diebold Scholarship is to (EPC032). be awarded annually to an American student The Evelyn and Harold Christenson of color who has completed one year of Scholarship in evangelism is awarded to seminary. Preference­ is given to students who a student who has distinguished himself are involved in church-related ministry while or herself in the ministry of prayer and/or attending seminary (EPC039). evangelism and outreach (EPC033). The Ford and Loine Dobesh Memorial The Suzanne Strange Collins Memorial Scholarship is given to students preparing Scholarship has been established by an for ministry to the city. The scholarship honors alumnus, Kenneth Collins, in memory of his the lives of Ford and Loine Dobesh (EPC040). wife, who also attended the seminary. The The Louis and Anne Dunlop Memorial annual income from this fund is awarded to a ­Scholarship is awarded to a worthy student woman in a Master of Arts program looking preparing for the ministry (EPD041). forward to service in the church whether as a layperson or in a salaried position (EPC034). The East Park Baptist Scholarship has been established to assist a married The Alphin C. Conrad Memorial student who demonstrates financial need Missions ­Scholarship has been established and is preparing for ministry with Converge in memory of Dr. Alphin C. Conrad, who served Worldwide (EPE042). on the faculty of the seminary from 1950 to 1970. It is awarded annually to a qualified The Ebenezer Baptist Church student preparing for missionary service Scholarship is made possible by a special (EPC035). fund given to Bethel Seminary by the former Ebenezer Church in Duluth, Minn., and is The Edwin and Alice Conrad Memorial awarded to a student preparing for pastoral ­Scholarship provides an annual award to ministry EPE043). a student committed to Christian ministry and who comes from a Converge Worldwide The Esther Ehnbom Scholarship has background (EPC036). been established­ by the sisters and brothers of Esther Ehnbom, an alumna of the seminary The J. Ben Cording Memorial who worked as a nurse in Zaire. It is given Scholarship is awarded to students who annually to a student dedicated to world are preparing for church planting ministries missions (EPE045). (EPC144). The Leland V. and Carol Eliason The Crystal Scholarship, provided by Terry Scholarship is given to an incoming or and Francis Eggart, is awarded annually to a current seminary student who embraces the worthy Converge Worldwide student (EPC044). vision of the Bethel Seminary “Three Centers” The Barbara Dahl Memorial philosophy of education. (EPE047). Scholarship is awarded to students with The Leland and Carol Eliason/Ralph demonstrated interest in ministering to Hammond Scholarship provides an annual families, and who are in the marriage and award to a full-time seminary student of color, family therapy program or the master with preference to a member of Converge of divinity marriage and family studies Worldwide (EPE046). ­concentration. Preference will be given to those FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS 163

The Dorothy Erickson Memorial The Rev. Donald and Donna Fuller Award provides a scholarship to incoming Scholarship provides an award to a student or continuing students who demonstrate pastoring a church of under 200 in attendance leadership gifts and abilities as spirit-filled while going to seminary (RPF112). change agents. It is awarded by nomination from the admissions office, faculty, or deans The Future Fund is awarded annually to a (EPE048). Converge Worldwide minority student from the Midwest District (EPF055). The Ellen A. Erickson Memorial The Ivan and Eva Geis Living Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student preparing for Christian ministry (EPE049). Scholarship is awarded to deserving students preparing for a career as a pastor, missionary, The Ernest and Laura Erickson or Christian educator (EPG154). Memorial Scholarship was given in memory of Ernest and Laura Erickson by their The Geis Family Scholarship provides an children and is given to a Bethel Seminary St. annual award to a graduating Bethel University Paul student who demonstrates financial need. student enrolling at Bethel Seminary or to a (EPE160) current Bethel Seminary student. It is awarded to students who show significant evidence of The Millard J. Erickson Minority leadership, academic excellence, and a desire to Student Leadership Award is provided enter Christian ministry (EPG003). to assist promising minority students who are preparing for ministry (EPE120). The Bonnie E. Goodwin Memorial Scholarship provides an annual award to The C. George Ericson Memorial needy and deserving students (EPG078). Scholarship, established by the Rev. Ericson, long-time editor of The Standard and a Baptist The Gordh Memorial Scholarship Fund General Conference leader, is given annually to has been raised by friends of Dr. G. Arvid a student preparing for a ministry in print or Gordh, dean of Bethel Theological Seminary other media (EPE050). from 1922 to 1925, as a memorial to him. The income from this fund is distributed annually The Thelma Esmay Memorial to the student who has made the best progress Scholarship has been established for in New Testament Greek during the year ministerial students through the estate of Kate (EPG056). Esmay. Preference will be given to students The Charles and Pearl Grayum who are members of Oak Hill Baptist Church of Humboldt, Iowa (EPE051). Missions Scholarship is awarded to a student preparing for ministry within the The Wes and Gwen Forsline Scholarship Christian and Missionary Alliance (EPG057). is awarded to students preparing for service as pastors, with a preference for Baptist students The Ralph E. and Mary Hammond who express a concern for a ministry to the Scholarship is awarded to a multicultural ­disenfranchised that stresses the Baptist full-time seminary student in honor of Ralph ­distinctives of justice with liberty (EPF140). Hammond (EPHAMM). The Margareta Forssman Memorial The Irene Hanwell Memorial Scholarship provides an annual award to Scholarship provides awards to deserving a student preparing for pastoral ministry students preparing for pastoral ministry (EPF053). (EPH059). The Nils and Audrey Friberg Pastoral The John and Millie Hasselblad Care Scholarship is awarded to a Bethel Scholarship is given in honor of John Seminary student concentrating in pastoral Hasselblad and his wife Millie to incoming care (EPF054). students at Bethel Seminary St. Paul who show exceptional ability and promise for ministry (EPH060). 164 FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS

The Heitzman-Moberg Memorial The Alta and Gordon Johnson Scholarship honors John and Marie Scholarship in Expository Preaching is Heitzman and conference pastor Fred L. awarded to a Converge Worldwide student and Anna Moberg. Preference (in declining showing promise of developing excellence in order) shall be given to international students, proclaiming the Scriptures expositorily and children of career missionaries, and pastors’ relevantly, and who is planning to serve in children (EPH062). a local church or on the mission field under Converge Worldwide. This award is available The Bill and June Horn Memorial on both the St. Paul and San Diego campuses Scholarship is awarded to Bethel Seminary (EPJ069). students, on either campus, with a preference for international students who will return to The Bob and Gina Johnson Endowed their home country to positions of significant Seminary Scholarship is given to worthy denominational or seminary leadership. A Bethel Seminary St. Paul students who secondary preference is for American students demonstrate financial need. (EPJ153) who are committed to an overseas mission The Gordon and Alta Johnson Ministry career (EPH063). Scholarship is given by friends of Dr. and The Albert and Ethel Horst Memorial Mrs. Johnson in honor of their 50th wedding Scholarship is awarded to incoming students anniversary, and is awarded to a Converge showing exceptional ability and promise in Worldwide student planning to enter full-time ministry (EPH064). Christian ministry (EPJ070). The Siri Mahal Erickson Inoferio The Gordon G. Johnson Scholarship is Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually awarded by Converge Worldwide in recognition on the basis of need to an American ethnic and appreciation for the contribution Dr. minority or student from an economically Johnson has made to the local church through developing nation, with preference given to a his book, My Church. This award is made to woman of color (EPE065). a Converge Worldwide student, preparing to serve in the conference, who demonstrates The Virgil and Norma Jean Iverson qualities desired in a pastor-teacher and gives Family Scholarship is given by Virgil and evidence of commitment to the educational Norma Jean Iverson and is awarded to Bethel ministries of the local church (EPJ071). Seminary St. Paul students who have the potential to best exemplify the Bethel Seminary The L. Ted and Eloise Johnson mission to graduate students of competence Scholarship is awarded to students preparing and character in order to engage the culture for pastoral ministry with a love for preaching and change the world. (EPI161) and teaching God’s Word, with a preference given to members of Converge Worldwide The Rev. Layton N. and Ruth J. (EPJ073). Jackson Memorial Scholarship has been established in memory of the Rev. Jackson by The William and Helen Johnstone his wife. The income from this fund is awarded Scholarship is awarded to students annually to a student preparing for pastoral preparing for missionary service (EPJ074). ministry (EPJ066). The Dr. Karl J. Karlson and Dr. Karl E. The John and Elaine Jahnke Karlson Memorial Scholarship has been Missionary Scholarship provides annual established by the families of Karl J. Karlson awards to students committed to multicultural and Karl E. Karlson. Karl J. was dean of Bethel ministry (EPJ067). Seminary from 1925-48. His son, Karl E., was a renowned ­physician. The scholarship is The Johnson-Norman Memorial awarded annually to assist qualified students Scholarship is awarded to a student who are interested in pursuing graduate work in preparing for ministry who demonstrates addition to theological education in preparation financial need and also shows good scholastic for service in Converge Worldwide (EPK075). attainment (EPJ068). FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS 165

The Kern Family Foundation The Alden “Bud” and Mary Lou Lynch Scholarship is awarded to outstanding Seminary Scholarship Fund is given incoming students committed to pastoring in a to worthy and needy international students local church. (­Competitive selection according who plan to return to their country of origin to specific criteria.) (RPK114) (EPL145). The Elsie Knox Memorial Scholarship The D. Wilbur and Pearl B. Magnuson provides an annual award to a deserving Scholarship provides an annual award to a student preparing for pastoral ministry worthy and needy student (EPM091). (EPK076). The Edwin Magnuson Memorial The Oliver C. Kronholm Family Scholarship has been established by the Scholarship is awarded to students who are family in memory of this faithful, active layman preparing for careers in pastoral ministry and of Bethlehem Baptist Church of Minneapolis. who demonstrate financial need (EPK077). The award is given to a worthy student preparing for pastoral ministry in Converge The Carl Gustaf Lagergren Memorial Worldwide (EPM085). Scholarship Fund has been established by the Lagergren family in memory of their The George and Esther Magnuson father, Carl Gustaf Lagergren, D.B., dean of Memorial Scholarship has been Bethel Theological Seminary from 1889 to established by the family in memory of their 1922. An annual scholarship is presented to the parents, who pastored in Converge Worldwide Converge Worldwide student who attains the for four decades. The award is given to a highest scholastic achievement in systematic deserving conference student preparing for theology (EPL079). pastoral ministry or for world missions service (EPM088). The Clifford and Adda Mary Larson Memorial Scholarship has been The Linden O. Magnuson Memorial established for scholarships and programming Scholarship in Pastoral Leadership was assistance related to ministries of social established by his family in recognition of welfare, social justice, and concern for the poor many years of effective pastoral service, and is (EPL080). given annually to a male Converge Worldwide student who is preparing to be a senior pastor The Victor and Elna Larson Memorial (EPM087). Scholarship is provided by the family and designated for a student preparing for pastoral The Norris and Beverly Magnuson ministry in Converge Worldwide (EPL081). Church History Scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student who has done work The Andrew Liliemark Memorial in church history, to encourage further study Scholarship is awarded to a student related to prayer, the devotional life, revivalism, preparing for ministry (EPL082). and Christian social work (EPM092). The Rev. E. “Fritz” Lindquist The Gordon Martin and Ruth Martin Scholarship Fund is established in honor of Rev. E. “Fritz” Lindquist and is awarded to Scholarship is awarded to a second or Seminary St. Paul students who demonstrate third year Master of Divinity student who is preparing for pastoral ministry in the financial need. (EPL164) American Baptist Denomination (EPM086). The Chester R. and Cecile E. Lindsey The Samuel C. and Eva Gertrude Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually McClure Memorial Scholarship is to a student preparing for ministry (EPL083). given by the McClure family to a student who The Maynard L. Linngren Memorial demonstrates an interest in Jewish evangelism. Scholarship provides an annual award to First preference would be someone engaged in a student preparing for pastoral ministry doing research in Jewish ­evangelism. However, (EPL084). if no suitable student is found, the award can be made to students engaged in or preparing for 166 FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS

careers in cross-cultural evangelism either in exceptional ability and promise in ministry and the United States or abroad. (EPM089). who intend to prepare for pastoral ministry (EPJ072). The Garvin and Lynne McGettrick Pastoral Ministry Scholarship is awarded The Gordon D. Nymann Memorial in memory of Garvin’s parents, Peter and Jessie Scholarship is awarded to a married student McGettrick, to a student who gives evidence more than 30 years of age who has a clear call of a vital faith in Christ and call to pastoral to the ministry of administration (EPN099). ministry (EPM090). The Carolyn Nelson Olson The Berkeley Mickelsen Memorial International Ministry Scholarship is Scholarship, given in memory of the parents awarded to international students or students of the late Berkeley Mickelsen, is awarded preparing for international mission service annually to a student who shows ability and (EPO146). skill in biblical theology (historical theology of the Old and New Testaments). The student The Edwin and Marie Omark Memorial receiving this scholarship will seek to make Scholarship has been established in memory full use of biblical theology in preaching and of the Rev. Omark, the sixth dean of Bethel teaching (EPM093). Seminary, to assist Converge Worldwide students showing promise in pastoral ministry The Nicholas Severin Miller Memorial and preaching (EPO101). Scholarship Fund provides an annual sum that is given to a deserving senior who has The Reuben and Lillian Omark taken all his or her theological work at Bethel Memorial International Student (EPM094). Scholarship is given to an international student who demonstrates doctrinal orthodoxy The Mora Presbyterian Scholarship and Christian maturity, and who plans to Fund has been established to assist return to his or her home country to a position Presbyterian students seeking ordination of leadership in the church. The recipient is in that denomination, with priority given to chosen by the faculty upon recommendation seniors who have financial need (EPM095). of a Converge Worldwide missionary or other Christian worker in the student’s home country The John and Dorothy Morley (EPO100). Seminary Scholarship­ Fund is awarded to worthy Bethel Seminary students who The Oscar E. and Mary Ostling demonstrate financial need (EPM151). Memorial ­Scholarship is awarded to a student of exceptional promise and ability The Judith Sandberg Mortensen (EPO102). Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a worthy student preparing for ministry who The Philip and Ardell Palmquist demonstrates financial need (EPM096). Scholarship Fund is awarded to married students who need financial assistance The Hilmer and Ethel Nelson (EPP103). Scholarships are awarded to a student who demonstrates commitment to evangelism, and The Rev. and Mrs. L.E. Petersen to a student who demonstrates commitment to Scholarship Fund has been established to church planting (RPN116). assist qualified students in the seminary. The income from the fund is awarded annually to a The Clemmie and John Noble Memorial middler student whose work merits recognition Scholarship for International Students (EPP107). provides an annual award to an international student committed to returning to his or her The F. Curtis and Margaret A. Peterson country following seminary studies (EPN098). ­Scholarship in the amount of $1,500 is given to a seminary student on the basis of need and The Signie Johnson and Lorraine potential to succeed in the pastoral ministry of Norman Scholarship is given to incoming the Baptist General Conference (now Converge Bethel Seminary students who show Worldwide). (EPP104). FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS 167

The Rev. John E. Peterson Memorial The James (Jim) M. Schonberg Scholarship is awarded to students Memorial ­Scholarship is awarded to a determined by need and ministry promise deserving student (EPS148). (EPP105). The Edna Schultz Scholarship in The Karl Y. and Esther H. Peterson Urban Ministries is given to assist Memorial Scholarship has been students preparing for ministry in an urban established by Mrs. Esther Peterson in memory environment in North America or overseas of her husband and is given annually to a (EPS139). student in financial need (EPP106). The Augusta Seaholm Memorial The Rev. John Propert Scholarship is Scholarship Fund has been established awarded to incoming students of exceptional to assist seminary students in preparing for ability and promise in ministry (EPP108). possible overseas missionary service. Income from the fund is awarded annually (EPS116). The Rev. Milton D. Quiggle Scholarship is awarded to students whose country of origin The Chaplain Lawrence L. and Mabel is the Cameroon and who intend to return to E. Selin Memorial Scholarship is given minister in that country (EPQ110). by Mr. and Mrs. John Blomgren and Mr. and J. Stanley Rendahl Scholarship is Mrs. Jack Newell in memory of their parents to awarded to a Bethel Seminary St. Paul student a student on the basis of need and achievement who is the child of a Converge Worldwide (EPS117). (BGC) pastor or missionary and who intends to The Dr. Adair and Carmen Sherbeck serve in ministry. Student must demonstrate ­Scholarship is awarded to a deserving financial need. (EPR162) seminary student (EPS149). The Paula Rietz Memorial Missions The Christopher Silene Scholarship ­Scholarship provides an annual award to Fund is awarded to incoming students of a needy student preparing for missionary exceptional ability and promise (EPS118). service. A secondary preference is for students who are children of pastors or students who The Seminary Christian Leadership have young children (EPR111). Fund is given to worthy Seminary St. Paul students who show strong leadership abilities The Yvonne V. Rietz Memorial Missions and demonstrates financial need. (EPS163) ­Scholarship provides an annual award to a needy student preparing for missionary service The Wilbur and Pearl Sorley Memorial (EPR112). Scholarship is awarded with a preference for students preparing for rural ministries The H. J. Robertson Memorial (EPS147). Ministerial ­Scholarship provides an annual award to a student preparing for James L. Spickelmier Seminary pastoral ministry (EPR113). Scholarship is given in memory of James L. Spickelmier in recognition of his lifelong The Bernard A. and Winnie Rust interest in young people, his interests in Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a theological education and pastoral ministry, student preparing for ministry (EPR115). his loyalty and devotion to the cause of Christ, in recognition of his service as a humble The Scholarship in Cross-cultural leader, an engaging fundraiser, and a devoted Ministry is awarded to worthy recipients chronicler of the history of both Bethel who have a strong interest in ministry in a University and the Baptist General Conference cross-cultural setting upon graduation. If such (BGC), now Converge Worldwide, to assist students are not available, it will be awarded to worthy and needy Bethel University students a worthy recipient who will be seeking pastoral in Bethel Seminary who are preparing for ministry (EPC008). ministry as senior pastors. (EPS171) 168 FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS

The Pastor Doug and June Stimers The Donald J. Verseput Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a promising Scholarship is awarded to Bethel Seminary Canadian student who wishes to pursue international students or students of color with pastoral or missionary ministry in Canada. If interest and ability in New Testament studies no such student is available, this scholarship (EPV126). may be given to a student planning to be a rural pastor or a church planting pastor (EPS143). The Walbert Scholarship for women in ministry is awarded to female students The E. June Stimers Scholarship is preparing for ministry (EPW152). awarded to a female student who gives credible evidence of having the spiritual gift of The Carl Ragnar and Julia E. Wall hospitality as in I Peter 4:7-11 and who intends Memorial Scholarship established in to use this gift for the enrichment of the memory of Mrs. C.R. Wall is awarded annually ministry and reputation of the church in which to a student preparing for ministry in Converge she serves (EPS141). Worldwide who is conscientious in his or her studies and has financial need (EPW132). The Sylvania Heights Baptist Church ­Scholarship provides an annual award The Maurice A. (Duff) Wessman to a Baptist student preparing for Christian Memorial Scholarship in Pastoral ministry (EPS121). Ministry is awarded to a middler student who demonstrates faithfulness and concern for the The Malcolm and Benetah VanAntwerp outcast, and is a dynamic witness for the Savior ­Scholarship for the Study of Dynamic to those in all walks of life (EPW130). Church Growth provides an annual award to a student who has engaged in significant study The Vern A. Wessman Memorial of the characteristics and causes of dynamic Scholarship in Pastoral Ministry has church growth (EPV127). been established by the family and friends of this alumnus who served in meaningful The Malcolm and Benetah VanAntwerp pastoral ministries for 40 years in various “Spurgeon” Scholarship in preaching is churches of Converge Worldwide. The income awarded to a student demonstrating ability from the fund is given to a student who is and excellence in preaching combined with preparing for pastoral ministry and who readings from Charles Haddon Spurgeon has financial need (EPW133). (EPV128). The Wilmot Road Baptist Church The Malcolm VanAntwerp Exceptional Scholarship provides annual awards to Student Scholarship is awarded to students preparing for ministry in Converge incoming students of exceptional ability and Worldwide (EPW135). promise for ministry (EPV125). The Witham and Bear Family The Astrid and Ray Van Hoy Seminary Scholarship is awarded to a female student Scholarship is given for their long-standing interested in spiritual formation (EPW136). appreciation for caring and capable ministers of the Gospel. It was through Astrid’s careful The Fred and Ellen Wolf Memorial savings that this scholarship has been made Pastoral Scholarship is awarded to a possible to Bethel Seminary St. Paul students student preparing for pastoral ministry who have financial need and are preparing for (EPW137). pastoral ministry. It was Astrid’s hope that this The Woodridge Scholarship is awarded scholarship would enable recipients to study at to members of Woodridge Church, Long Lake, Bethel and pursue God’s call to the pastorate Minn., as they pursue seminary training at (EPV156). Bethel Seminary (RPW126). The Jack and Hanna VanMark Rural Ministry Scholarship is awarded to a student preparing for pastoral ministry in a rural or small town setting (EPV129). FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS 169

Scholarships for Students Converge Worldwide. This award is available Attending Bethel on both the St. Paul and San Diego campuses Seminary San Diego (EDJ003). The Najat Abdullah Memorial The Betty Johnson Scholarship is Scholarship is awarded to a student who is awarded with a preference for students from a Muslim country and who intends to use preparing for missionary service or for his/her education in ministry to Muslims, or international students (EDJ031). any student who intends to pursue ministry in The Phil Knott Memorial Missions a Muslim country or community (EDA027). Scholarship has been established in The Clifford V. and Alice M. Anderson memory of Phil Knott, who faithfully ­Scholarship is awarded to a worthy student and enthusiastically served his Lord in committed to Christian ministry (EDA002). Turkmenistan from 1992 to 1997. It is awarded annually to a qualified student or students The Robert C. and Olive O. Bostrom preparing for service in missions (EDK011). Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a The Frank and Ethel B. Miller Memorial worthy student who demonstrates financial need (EDB004). Scholarship is provided to assist needy students in completing their final year of The Christian Leadership Grant is training for the ministry (EDM012). awarded to assist deserving students who seek to bear witness to Christ in word and deed in The Edna N. Nilson Memorial daily life (EDC006). Scholarship is awarded to a deserving student preparing for Christian ministry The John and Verna Clay Scholarship (EDN013). Fund is awarded to students who intend to enter full-time Christian work (EDC005). The Jim and Doris Rehnberg Scholarship is awarded to students who The Coleman-Dunkerken Scholarship are preparing to more effectively counsel in Fund provides annual awards to ethnic areas of marriage and the family and who are students (EDC007). pursuing a career in Christian counseling or in pastoral ministry with a counseling emphasis The Anna Forsman Anderson Frohm (EDR014). Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student committed to Christian ministry The Runbeck Scholarship Fund provides (EDF008). an annual award to needy Converge Worldwide students with first preference to students from The Lowell and Marceline Hendrickson the Central Baptist Church of Tacoma, Wash., ­Scholarship is awarded to a worthy and and second preference to students from the needy student who is pursuing a pastorate Columbia District (EDR015). with a Converge Worldwide church or an appointment as a Converge Worldwide The Lucille E. Sewell Memorial missionary (EDH029). Scholarship is awarded to a deserving middler or senior student (EDS016). The Robert and Beth Isensee San Diego Scholarship is awarded to students planning The Kenneth and Grace Sinclair to enter full-time Christian service (EDI009). Memorial ­Scholarship is awarded to an intern from College Avenue Baptist Church The Alta and Gordon Johnson (EDS017). Scholarship in Expository Preaching is awarded to a Converge Worldwide student The August and Nellie Forsman Sjoberg showing promise of developing excellence in Memorial Scholarship provides an annual proclaiming the Scriptures expositorily and award to a worthy and needy student preparing relevantly, and who is planning to serve in for Christian ministry (EDS018). a local church or on the mission field under 170 FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS

The Ed and Nita Stankey Perpetual The Ronald and Carolyn Youngblood Endowment Fund is awarded to a worthy Scholarship provides annual awards to student (EDS119). students at the San Diego campus (EDY026). The Carl Gustav Sten and the Gustave The Roger E. Youngquist Memorial Clarion Sten Memorial Scholarship Scholarship is awarded, with preference is awarded to an entering student who for a student who is a member of a church desires to prepare for pastoral ministry, with in the Southwest District, to a student who preference given to a student with Swedish or demonstrates leadership qualities and has Scandinavian ancestry (EDS019). indicated a desire for full-time Christian service in Converge Worldwide (RDY127). The Cliff and Clara Strom Scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate financial need (EDS032). Scholarships for Doctor The II Timothy 2:2 Scholarship is of Ministry Students awarded to a Master of Divinity student who The Rev. and Mrs. S. Adolph Carlson multiplies his or her faith by equipping others in evangelism and discipleship (EDA030). Memorial Scholarship has been established from the estate of this couple who faithfully The William H. Trowbridge served Christ in Canada. It is awarded to Scholarship is awarded to worthy students Baptist pastors from Western Canada or the preparing for ministry (EDT020). Western United States who are pursuing the Doctor of Ministry degree (EPC030). The United African-American Ministries Action Council (UAAMAC) The Bengt and Alma M. Carlton Grant, Scholarship is awarded to an African- which was established in the name of the Rev. American student selected by Bethel in Bengt Carlton and his wife Alma M. Carlton, cooperation with UAAMAC (EDU021). is given annually to assist Doctor of Ministry students. Consideration is given to students The Carol Vollmer Memorial showing financial need, academic achievement, Scholarship is awarded to students at the and personal qualifications (EPC031). San Diego campus (EDV022). The Town and Country Scholarship The Walt and Annette Wessell is awarded annually to Doctor of Ministry Scholarship is awarded to a student who students serving in town and country is preparing for Christian ministry and ministries, and may be used by such persons demonstrates high achievement in New to support research in issues of significance to Testament studies (EPW023). town and country ministries (EPT124). The Erhard and Alma Westerberg Continuing Education Scholarship Fund provides assistance for pastors, missionaries, and other church workers to continue their educations through Bethel Seminary San Diego (EDW134). Fred and Lenore White Scholarship is awarded annually to a student who has a heart and vision for “one-on-one” evangelism and discipleship (EDW024). The Ellen G. and Edward G. Wong Scholarship is awarded to a student who is planning to become a congregational pastor who might not finish without financial encouragement (EDW028). INDEX 171

What matters to local churches and ministry agencies matters to Bethel Seminary. 172 INDEX

A Centers of Emphasis 10, 108 M Academic Advising 42 Certificate Programs 81 Mailboxes 36 Academic Integrity 43 Change in Degree Program or Campus Master of Arts Degrees 73 Academic Load 43 45 Master of Arts in Ministry Practice 73 Academic Policy 43 Classification of Students 45 Master of Arts in Children’s and Academic Probation 44 Clinical Pastoral Education 11 Family Ministry 74 Academic Rigor and Excellence 8 Community Worship 35 Master of Arts in Christian Thought Accreditation 8 Computer Access 35 75 Administration 27, 31 Concentrations 82 Master of Arts in Marital and Family Admission Process 41 Cost of Education 155 Therapy 75 Admission Requirements 41 Course Descriptions 107 Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Advanced Standing 44 Course Numbers 45 Therapy 76 Affirmation of Our Faith 13 Course Papers 46 Master of Arts in Transformational Alumni 8 Courses in Nonacademic Settings 46 Leadership 78 Appeal Process 42 Covenant for Life Together 16 Master of Arts (Theological Studies) Application for Admission 41 D 77 Attendance 44 Degree Programs 72 Master of Divinity Degrees 78 Auditing Courses 44 Degree Requirements 99 Master of Divinity (InMinistry) 87 B Disability Resources and Services 35 Master of Divinity Language Tracks Bethel Seminary of the East 64 Distance Education 68 79 Bethel Seminary San Diego 60 Doctor of Ministry 69 Master of Divinity with an Applied Campus and Community Resources Master’s Degrees 68 Ministry Concentration 79 61 Doctor of Ministry Degrees 69, 86 Men and Women 15 Contextualization 61 Cohort-Based Programs 89 Military Service 51 Degrees Offered in San Diego 63 Doctor of Ministry in Church Ministry Involvement 8 Philosophy of Learning 62 Leadership 88 Mission, Vision, and Values 9 Supervised Ministry 62 Doctor of Ministry in Congregation Multiculturalism 15 Bethel Seminary St. Paul 54 and Family Care 88 O Adolf Olson Memorial Lectures 56 Self-Directed Doctor of Ministry 69, Office of Student Development and Buildings and Facilities 55 88 Support 36 Campus and Community Resources Structure of an Average Year 80 Our Options for Study 10 55 Doctrinal Position 14 P Degrees Offered in St. Paul 58 E Placement 37 Edwin J. Omark Preaching Email 35 Pre-Seminary Studies 40 Competition 56 Evaluation of Student Progress 46 President’s Welcome 1 Howard Carlson Memorial Lecture- Examinations 47 Publications 37 ship in Pastoral Ministries 56 F R SemPM 55 F-1 visa 50 Registration 51 Small-Town and Rural Ministry 56 Faculty 21 Requirements by Degree Student Services in St. Paul 57 Faculty Associates and Adjuncts 28 Bethel Seminary San Diego 103 Zondervan Greek Award 56 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Bethel Seminary St. Paul 91 Blink 35 Act of 1974 (FERPA) 47 S C Financial Aid 157 Scholarships 160 Calendars 4-5 Financial Considerations 152 Scholastic Regulations 42 Campuses 10 G SemPM Programs 80 Campus Store 35 Grades 47 Special Events 37 Campus Maps 2 Graduation Requirements 48 Special Students 42 Center for Biblical and Theological H Spiritual Life 15 Foundations 109 Harassment Policies 49 Strategic Alliances 11 Historical Studies 116 Health Insurance 36 Student Appeals 37 New Testament 113 History 7 Student Senate 38 Old Testament 109 Honors 49 T Theological Studies 119 Hybrid Programs 75 Time Limits for Degrees 52 Center for Spiritual and Personal I Transcripts 52 Formation 126 Incomplete 49 Transfer of Credit 52 Marriage and Family Studies 130 Independent Study 50 Tuition, Fees, and Payments 153 Pastoral Care 128 InMinistry Master of Divinity 68 V Spiritual and Personal Formation International Students 50 Verification of Student Status 53 126 J Veterans 53 Center for Transformational Leadership Jerusalem University College 10 W 138 L Withdrawal 53 Children’s and Family Ministry Lectureships and Convocations 36 138 Library 36 Community Ministry 139 Lifetime Education Program 11 Discipleship in Community 139 Global and Contextual Studies 141 Interdisciplinary Courses 151 Ministry Leadership 143 Preaching and Communication 148 Supervised Ministry 149