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PRINCETON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY 2011–2012 Catalogue VOLUME XXXV Princeton Theological Seminary Catalogue This catalogue is an account of the academic year 2010–2011 and an announcement of the proposed program for the 2011–2012 academic year. The projected programs for 2011–2012 are subject to change without notice and are in no way binding upon the Seminary. Tuition and fees listed herein cover the 2011–2012 academic year and are subject to change in subsequent years without notice. Princeton Theological Seminary does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, national or ethnic origin, or disability in its admission policies and educational programs. The director of multicultural relations (Templeton Hall, Multicultural Relations Office 609.688.1941) has been designated to handle inquiries and grievances under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and other federal nondiscrimination statutes. ACCREDITATION The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Higher Education Philadelphia, PA 19104 215.662.5606 www.middlestates.org The Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada 10 Summit Park Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1103 412.788.6505 www.ats.edu @ 2011 Princeton Theological Seminary. All rights reserved as to text, drawings, and photographs. Republication in whole or part is prohibited. Princeton Theological Seminary, the Princeton Seminary Catalogue, and the logos of Princeton Theological Seminary are all trademarks of Princeton Theological Seminary. Excerpts from Hugh T. Kerr, ed. Sons of the Prophets: Leaders in Protestantism from Princeton Seminary, copyright ©1963 by Princeton University Press, reprinted with permission. e Catalogue f 2011–2012 Two Hundredth Year 64 Mercer Street, Princeton, New Jersey 08540 609.921.8300 www.ptsem.edu cat1112 e i f cat1112 e ii f cat1112 Table of Contents Academic Calendars 1 2011–2012 1 2012–2013 2 Communication with the Seminary 4 Visiting the Campus 7 Board of Trustees 8 Administration and Professional Staff 10 Faculty 18 Overview 25 Mission Statement 25 A Brief History 26 Worship Life 29 Master’s-level Programs 30 Revised Master of Arts Curriculum 30 Application 30 Advanced Standing/Transfer Credits 30 Mid-year Admissions 31 Admission Requirements for Master of Divinity Program, Master of Divinity/ Master of Arts Dual-degree Program, and Master of Arts Program 31 Special Students (non-degree) 32 Auditors 32 Unclassified Students 33 Master of Divinity Program 33 Curriculum 34 History 35 Theology 35 Practical Theology 35 Field Education 35 Breadth Requirements 36 Electives 36 Part-time Study 37 Credit and Course Load Stipulations 37 Master of Divinity/Master of Arts Dual-degree Program 38 Master of Arts Program 38 Post-M.Div. Program 39 Curriculum 39 Appendix 40 Master of Arts (Theological Studies) Program 44 (International applicants only) 44 Admission Requirements 44 Curriculum 44 Master of Theology Program 45 Admission Requirements 45 Curriculum 46 Doctor of Philosophy Program 48 Ph.D. Vision Statement 49 Admission Requirements 49 cat1112 e iii f cat1112 Language Requirements 50 Application 52 Program of Study 54 Ph.D. Seminars at Princeton University 57 Areas and Fields of Study 57 AREA I: Biblical Studies 58 AREA II: History and Ecumenics 62 AREA III: Theology 65 AREA IV: Religion and Society 66 AREA V: Practical Theology 68 Additional Programs and Requirements 71 Joint M.Div. and M.S.W. Program in Ministry and Social Work 71 National Capital Semester for Seminarians 72 Presbyterian Exchange Program 72 International Exchange Programs 73 Visiting Scholars 73 Doctoral Research Student Program 73 International Students 74 Rules and Regulations: The Handbook 75 Other Educational Opportunities at the Seminary 76 School of Christian Vocation and Mission (formerly Continuing Education) 76 Ministry of the School of Christian Vocation and Mission 76 The Engle Institute of Preaching 77 The Hispanic/Latina(o) Leadership Program 77 The Institute for Youth Ministry 78 The Erdman Center: Lodging, Facilities, Child Care, Meals, and the Art Gallery 79 The Office of Multicultural Relations 79 Summer Language Program 80 The Hispanic Theological Initiative 80 Program for Asian American Theology and Ministry 82 Inter-institutional Arrangements 82 Courses of Study 84 Biblical Studies 86 Old Testament 86 New Testament 90 Departmental Faculty 95 History 97 Church History 97 Ecumenics 100 History of Religions 102 Departmental Faculty 103 Theology 105 Philosophy 105 Christian Ethics 106 Doctrinal Theology 107 Departmental Faculty 112 Practical Theology 114 Education and Formation 114 Pastoral Care and Specialized Ministries 118 Speech Communication in Ministry 121 e iv f cat1112 Preaching 122 Worship 123 Departmental Faculty 125 General Requirements and Electives 127 The Institute for Youth Ministry 127 Ministry Leadership 127 Field Education 127 Denominational History, Theology, and Polity 130 Ph.D. Seminars 130 Biblical Studies 131 History and Ecumenics 133 Theology and Ethics 133 Practical Theology 134 Field Education 137 Program 138 Placement Opportunities 139 Field Education Advisement System 139 Events 139 Program for African American Studies in Ministry 140 Women’s Studies 140 Worship Studies 142 Mission, Ecumenics, and History of Religions (MEHR) 142 Religion and Society Program 143 Two Conceptual Foci 143 Faculty Research Areas 143 Interdisciplinary Ethos 144 Seminary and University Scholarship 144 U.S. and International Scholarship 145 The Tennent School of Christian Education 146 Seminary Resources 147 The Seminary Library 147 Additional Information 149 Support 149 Academic Services 149 The Media Lab in the Academic Services Center 150 The Educational Media Center 150 Computer Resource Centers 151 Theological Book Agency 151 Child Care 152 Placement Services 152 The Writing Center 153 Fees, Housing, and Meal Plans 154 Tuition and Fees for 2011–2012 154 Tuition 154 Current Fees 156 Housing and Meal Plans 157 Security Deposits 157 Apartments 157 cat1112 e v f cat1112 Meal Plans 159 Room and Board during Summer Session 159 Financing Your Seminary Education 160 Tuition Installment Plan (TIP) 160 Federal Aid 160 Subsidized Federal Direct Loan 160 Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loan 160 Federal Perkins Loan 161 Federal Work Study (FWS) 161 Self-support 161 Institutional Aid for M.Div., M.A., and Dual-degree Candidates 161 Merit-based Aid 162 Need-based Aid 162 Presbyterian Church (USA) Denominational Aid 162 Financial Aid for Studies Grant 162 International Scholars 163 Ph.D. Candidates 163 Merit Tuition Scholarships 163 Other Scholarships 163 Fellowships and Assistantships 164 The George S. Green Fellowship for Doctoral Study 164 Additional Information 164 Awards and Prizes 165 Senior Class Fellowships 165 Prizes and Special Awards 166 Summary of Students in 2010–2011 179 Degrees Conferred in 2011 179 Activities and Special Lectureships 2011–2012 180 Student Government and Koinonia 180 Special Lectureships 180 INDEX 182 Main Campus Map 186 Opportunities to Support PTS inside back cover e vi f cat1112 Academic Calendars 2011–2012 Summer Session 2011 July 11 Monday Summer Language Program begins Aug. 26–27 Friday–Saturday Presbyterian Ordination Examinations Sept. 2 Friday, 10:00 a.m.– Presbyterian Bible Content Examination 12:00 p.m. Sept. 2 Friday Summer Language Program ends Sept. 5 Monday Labor Day, offices closed Fall Semester 2011 Monday, September 19, 2011 to Friday, January 20, 2012 Long Term Sept. 5 Monday Labor Day, offices closed Sept. 7 Wednesday International Orientation Program Sept. Sunday Faculty conference reception at Springdale Sept. 12–13 Monday–Tuesday Faculty conference Sept. 14 Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.– Hebrew and Greek Placement Tests 11:30 a.m. Sept. 14 Wednesday General Orientation Program begin (see schedule for details) Sept. 18 Sunday Field Education Placements begin (suggested) Sept. Sept. 19 Monday, 8:30 a.m. Classes begin Oct. 24–28 Monday–Friday Reading Week Oct. 31 Monday Classes Resume Nov. 11 Friday, 2:00 p.m. Spring semester registration opens Nov. 23–25 Wednesday–Friday Thanksgiving recess, no classes Nov. 24–25 Thursday–Friday Thanksgiving recess, offices closed Nov. 28 Monday, 8:30 a.m. Classes resume Dec. 9 Friday, 5:30 p.m. Fall long-term classes end Dec. 10–17 Saturday–Saturday Reading Days /Final Examinations Dec. 13 Tuesday, 4:30 p.m. Deadline for spring semester registration without penalty Dec. 17 Saturday, 12:00 p.m. All final master’s-degree papers due Dec. 17 Saturday, 5:30 p.m. Exams end and Christmas recess begins Dec. 22–30 Thursday–Friday Offices closed Short Term, January 2012 Jan. 2 Monday, 10:30 a.m. Classes begin Jan. 16 Monday Martin Luther King Holiday, offices closed, no classes Jan. 20 Friday Classes end and inter-semester recess begins Jan. 27–28 Friday–Saturday Presbyterian Ordination Examinations cat1112 e 1 f cat1112 Spring Semester 2012 Monday, January 30, 2012 to Tuesday, May 15, 2012 Long Term Jan. 30 Monday, 8:30 a.m. Classes begin Feb. 3 Friday, 10:00 a.m. Presbyterian Bible Content Examination 12:00 p.m. Mar. 5–9 Monday–Friday Reading Week Mar. 12 Monday, 8:30 a.m. Classes resume Apr. 13 Friday, 5:30 p.m. Classes end Apr. 14–21 Saturday–Saturday Reading Days/Final Examinations Apr. 21 Saturday, 12:00 p.m. All master’s-degree papers due; end of term Short Term, May 2012 Apr. 25 Wednesday Classes begin May 15 Tuesday, 4:30 p.m. Classes end May 18 Friday, 3:00 p.m. Baccalaureate May 19 Saturday, 4:00 p.m. Commencement 2012–2013 Summer Session 2012 July 2 Monday Greek and Hebrew classes begin July 4 Wednesday Fourth of July Holiday, offices closed, no classes Aug. 24 Friday Summer Language Program ends Aug. 24–25 Friday–Saturday Presbyterian Ordination Examinations Aug. 31 Friday, 10:00 a.m. Presbyterian Bible Content Examination 12.00 p.m. Fall Semester 2012 Sept. 3 Monday Labor Day, offices closed Sept. 5 Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. Classes begin Oct. 22–26 Monday–Friday Reading Week Oct.