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Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary Presbyterian Reformed Academic Catalog Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary 2021-2022 STUDY UNDER PASTORS Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary 7418 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15208 412-731-6000 Fax: 412-731-4834 Catalog 2021-2022 [email protected] www.rpts.edu Be about theology Be for ministry The Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary 7418 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15208-2594 412-731-6000 rpts.edu Volume 20 Welcome! On behalf of the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary (RPTS), I trust you will find the information you need in this Academic Catalog. As the fourth oldest seminary in North America, RPTS offers a rich theological education true to the doctrines and spirit of the Reformation. Housed in the histor- ic mansion known as Rutherford Hall on the east side of Pittsburgh, our beautiful setting encourages study and serious contemplation of the confessional, Presbyterian faith and biblical languages. We uphold rigorously the biblical doctrines of the Westminster Confession of Faith. In an age of postmodern thought and theological unfaithfulness, RPTS is committed to historic orthodoxy as you will see in our core theological, language, and biblical studies courses. Yet seminary education should not only address the mind but the heart and life of students as well. As you will also see in this Catalog, RPTS seeks to unite training in true Christian practice and ministry with our doctrinal foundation. RPTS actively trains students in areas such as biblical counseling, discipleship, and preaching, as they are essential in preparing students for ministry in the local church. As such, RPTS strives to combine orthopraxy with our orthodoxy. With professors who are not only scholars but also pastors, staff that is highly com- petent and possess servants' hearts, and a diverse student body of men and women coming from inner city Pittsburgh to Asian nations, you will find RPTS to be a sup- portive, loving community. We enjoy a high degree of fellowship, support, and en- couragement with one another. So we invite you to peruse these pages to learn more about RPTS. Then come and see for yourself this wonderful environment! If you have any questions, please let us know how we might help you further! In Christ’s service, Barry J. York 3 Welcome from the President ....................... 3 Diploma Program Academic Calendar ...................................... 6 Graduate Theological Studies Diploma .... 49 Control and Statement of Faith .................. 8 Standards of Evaluation .......................... 50 Mission and Purpose Statements ................. 9 Academic Load ........................................ 51 Student Learning Outcomes ...................... 10 Course Schedules .................................... 51 Statement of Educational Effectiveness .... 13 Evening Courses ...................................... 51 General Information Summer Courses ..................................... 51 History ..................................................... 17 Classification of Students ....................... 52 Community Life ...................................... 19 Academic Progress Policy ........................ 52 RPTS Statement on Human Identity & Academic Honors.................................... 53 Christian Behavior ............................ 20 Adding or Dropping Courses ................. 53 Community Standards ............................ 21 Independent Study .................................. 53 Chapel .................................................... 22 Internships ............................................... 54 Class Attendance..................................... 22 Incomplete Coursework.......................... 54 Health Insurance ..................................... 22 Late Work Policy ..................................... 54 Computer Services ................................. 22 Cheating and Plagiarism ......................... 55 Library Services ....................................... 23 Leave of Absence ..................................... 56 Biblical Counseling Institute .................. 24 Dismissal and Reinstatement ................. 57 Admissions Information Withdrawal from RPTS .......................... 57 Admissions Requirements ...................... 26 Records .................................................... 57 Application Procedure ............................ 27 Degree & Program Requirements Registration ............................................. 28 DMin Requirements & Sequence .......... 59 Transfer Credits ...................................... 29 MDiv Requirements & Sequence .......... 60 Shared Credit in Degree Programs......... 30 MTS Requirements & Sequence ............ 64 Advanced Standing ................................. 30 Graduate Theo. Studies Diploma........... 68 Distance Learning ................................... 31 Course Descriptions International Students ............................ 32 Department of Biblical Studies Special Students ...................................... 33 Old Testament .................................... 71 Auditors ................................................... 33 New Testament .................................... 74 Applicants w/o Baccalaureate Degree. ... 35 Department of Systematic Theology ...... 78 Transcripts ............................................... 36 Department of Pastoral Studies Financial Information Pastoral Theology ................................. 81 Tuition and Fees ..................................... 38 Biblical Counseling .............................. 83 Room and Board ..................................... 39 Speech and Homiletics ........................ 86 Refunds ................................................... 40 Missions ................................................ 88 Veterans’ Benefits ................................... 40 Department of Church History .............. 91 Loans .................................................... 40 Doctor of Ministry Studies ..................... 94 Scholarships ............................................ 41 Faculty Academic Information Full-Time Faculty ..................................... 99 Accreditation ........................................... 46 Adjunct Faculty .....................................108 Degrees .................................................... 46 Seminary Staff and Contact Information Doctor of Ministry (DMin) ....................... 46 Seminary Staff .......................................123 Master of Divinity (MDiv) ........................ 47 Board of Trustees ..................................124 Master of Theological Studies (MTS) ........ 48 President’s Council ...............................124 Location & Directions ..........................125 Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary 4 5 Fall Quarter 2021-2022 2022-2023 Final Day to Finish Incompletes September 3 September 2 from the Summer Quarter Opening of Year Picnic September 6 September 5 Classes Begin September 7 September 6 Final Day to Add or Drop Classes September 10 September 9 Registration Opens for the Winter Quarter October 18 October 17 Final Day for Returning Students to Register for Winter Classes Without November 12 November 11 Late Registration Fee Final Examinations November 16-19 November 15-18 Quarter Break November 20-29 Winter Quarter 2021-2022 2022-2023 Classes Begin November 30 November 29 Final Day to Add or Drop Classes December 3 December 2 Final Day to Finish Incompletes December 10 December 9 from the Fall Quarter Last Day of Classes Before Winter Break December 17 December 16 December 18- December 17- Winter Break January 3 January 2 Classes Resume January 4 January 3 Application Deadline for DMin Program January 10 January 10 Registration Opens for Spring and Summer January 24 January 23 Quarter Registration for DMin Summer Quarter February 1-14 February 1-14 Final Day for Returning Students to Register for Spring Classes Without February 18 February 17 Late Registration Fee Final Examinations February 22-25 February 21-24 February 26- February 25- Quarter Break March 7 March 6 Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary 6 Spring Quarter 2021-2022 2022--2023 Classes Begin March 8 March 7 Final Day to Add or Drop Classes March 11 March 10 Final Day to Finish Incompletes March 18 March 17 from the Winter Quarter Final Day for Returning Students to Register for Summer Classes Without April 8 April 7 Late Registration Fee Registration Opens for the Fall Quarter April 18 April 17 Final Day for Returning Students to Register for Fall Classes Without May 13 May 12 Late Registration Fee Final Examinations May 17-20 May 16-19 Commencement May 20 May 19 Summer Quarter 2021-2022 2022--2023 Summer Quarter Begins May 23 May 22 Beginning of Summer Intensive(s) May 23-27 May 22-26 Final Day to Withdraw from Classes May 27 May 26 Without Failure (end of 1st day for week-long intensives) Applications for Incoming International June 6 June 5 Students Must be Finalized Final Day to Finish Incompletes June 10 June 9 from the Spring Quarter DMin Class August 1-5 August 7-11 DMin Class August 8-12 August 14-18 Summer Quarter Ends August 12 August 18 End of Summer Intensive(s) August 23-26 August 22-26 (add/drop closes at the end of the 1st day of class) Applications for Incoming Class August 23 August 22 Must be Finalized 7 Since its inception, the Seminary has been under the direct control of the Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America (RPCNA) and has been