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CHMN765 (8) Advanced Youth Ministry Religious Builds on a knowledge of youth ministry and advances to a greater depth in such areas as: understanding youth , youth Jane Thayer, Director , small groups in youth ministry, sexuality, , camping, short-term mission, writing grant proposals, risk man- MISSION agement, contemporary worship, and reclaiming missing youth. The Programs prepare men and women to ful- fill the teaching and discipling mandates of the gospel commission. OTHER MODULES PROGRAMS CHMN710 (8) The Religious Education programs offer studies leading to the Worship and Music : Religious Education degree and the of A study of theological principles that undergird worship practices, : Religious Education degree. Each graduate will have a a review and evaluation of worship forms from the traditional to biblical knowledge base, an understanding of Christian spiritual the contemporary, and the integration of , preaching, wor- formation and nurture, and pedagogical skills to serve in a special- ship, and music in a way that leads to worship renewal. ized area of teaching ministry for either the () or non- formal (church and family) setting. CHMN717 (8) Religious Education prepares pastor- for leadership roles in Family Counseling settings where religious, moral, and spiritual nurture and growth are This offers advanced theoretical and practical knowledge primary concerns. Areas of emphasis in Religious Education include regarding pastoral counseling. will learn specialized family life education, campus spiritual leadership, denominational cer- approaches for church members and their families in various tification for secondary teaching, and other options cus- stages of their family life cycle. Participants also examine and tomized by the in consultation with an advisor. The degrees construct new family ministries. are interdisciplinary and offer students considerable flexibility. In addition to the area of emphasis, the core requirements focus CHMN718 (8) on facilitating the development of the graduate as a Designing and Delivering Effective • Christian Apologist An advanced course in the theology, theory and practice of • Pastor- contemporary preaching aimed at helping experienced pastors • Servant Leader present more effective sermons as part of worship. A “lab” • Researcher-Evaluator component offers opportunities to try new ideas and approaches • Maturing Christian under the guidance of skilled practitioners. • Lifelong Each of these roles includes a number of competencies that serve CHMN741 (8) as guides to students in designing their programs of study and Advanced Military Chaplaincy choosing their courses. Students generally meet the competencies For the professional military chaplain attending an Air Force, Army, by satisfactorily completing the core courses and emphasis area or Navy advanced or senior chaplain course. Studies include the electives in the . A course plan is prepared by each stu- supervision of chaplaincy teams and integration of chaplaincy min- dent in consultation with his or her Religious Education advisor. istry with the military staff. Prerequisites exist and contact hours are Well-planned choices help to ensure that competencies are met at supplemented by additional course work. Counts as . levels appropriate for the degree pursued. All course work is campus-based and supported by online CHMN749 (8) resources. Where warranted, students may fulfill program compe- Equipping and Motivating Church Members for Ministry tencies by portfolio presentation. A study of biblical and practical teachings on the equipping and motivation of church members for ministry. The church becomes a powerful soul-winning agency when the people of God are GRADUATE CERTIFICATES IN RELIGIOUS empowered to according to their gifts and calling. EDUCATION A graduate certificate program is a focused group of courses with a CHMN757 (8) coherent knowledge base in one field of specialization. Courses in the Advanced Practicum in Clinical Pastoral Education program are regular graduate courses that are fully transferable into Advanced-level instruction and practice in pastoral ministry to Religious Education graduate degree programs and other graduate persons in crisis, to institutional staff, and to those facing ethical programs where these courses are applicable to the curriculum. issues such as abortion and termination of life support. Initial CPE Religious Education currently offers two graduate certificate training and graduate course work in counseling are prerequisites. program: Family Life Education (13 credits) and Campus Counts as transfer credit. Graded as S/U. Spiritual Leadership (12 credits). The successful completion of a graduate certificate program is noted on the student’s transcript.

ADMISSION AND TIME LIMIT The same admission processes and standards are used in gradu- ate certificate programs as are used for master’s degree programs, except that the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is not required. The time for completion of a certificate program should not exceed five years from first enrollment. THEOLOGICAL 311

DELIVERY SYSTEM responsibility for some aspect of the spiritual growth of students Courses in the graduate certificate programs of Religious on Seventh-day Adventist or campuses. Typical Education are given as one-week intensives on a three-year rota- applicants would be campus pastors, chaplains, Bible teachers, tion basis. Each intensive requires pre-campus and post-campus principals, residence hall deans, and student services directors. work. Pre-campus syllabi are posted on our website The public campus track is designed for those who want to minis- (www.andrews.edu/SEM/reled) in February of each year. At least ter to Seventh-day Adventist students and others attending public two courses are offered back-to-back each summer, allowing a universities. Typical applicants would be pastors, youth pastors, student to complete the sequence over a three-summer period. and lay leaders of youth and young adult ministries in local con- gregations near public universities. Either track would be appro- priate for conference and union youth and education directors. Graduate Certificate: Family Life Education The curriculum for this graduate certificate was developed with the assistance of the Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries and Education The Graduate Certificate in the Family Life Education program Department of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists is designed for pastors, family ministries directors, and lay leaders and the Education and Youth Ministry Departments of the North who want to help foster or support strong families in the church American Division of Seventh-day Adventists. Courses will be and in the community through teaching in seminars, classes, small taught by in the Religious Education and Youth Ministry groups, and retreats. programs of the Seminary and professionals who are currently The Andrews University graduate certificate program in Family involved in campus ministry on Christian and public campuses. Life Education follows curriculum approved by the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR). An individual who success- PREREQUISITES fully completes the program may use the graduate certificate as ’s degree support in the application to NCFR for certification as a Certified • 12 undergraduate/graduate credits in religion/theology Family Life Educator. Demonstrated competency is required in 10 • A course in human growth and development that includes content areas that correspond to required NCFR modules. In addi- adolescent development tion, Andrews University adds theology as part of the family ethics module. Most courses in the Graduate Certificate Program in Family Life Education contain more than one NCFR module. GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN CAMPUS SPIRITUAL The content areas are LEADERSHIP REQUIREMENTS Theological and Ethical Foundations of Family Life CHMN657; RLED665 or 667; RLED610, 668, 669, 676 Families in Society TOTAL credits for Graduate Certificate—12 Internal Dynamics of Families Human Growth and Development Human Sexuality MA: Religious Education Interpersonal Relationships Family Resource Management The Master of Arts: Religious Education is an interdisciplinary Parent Education and Guidance academic program that prepares both professional and lay pastor- Family and teachers for leadership roles in settings where religious, moral, Family Life Education Methodology and spiritual nurture and growth are primary concerns. Areas of Courses are offered in summer intensives on a rotating basis. At emphasis in Religious Education include family life education, least two courses are offered each summer, allowing a student to campus spiritual leadership, denominational certification for sec- complete the sequence over a three-summer period. If a student ondary religion teaching, and other options customized by the stu- entered the program before 2001, it will be necessary to take one dent in consultation with an advisor. Students electing to obtain a or two courses during the academic year or during an extended graduate certificate in family life education or campus spiritual time on campus during one summer. leadership can continue to study and obtain all of the requirements for the MA: Religious Education either by coming to campus full time or by coming to campus for summer intensives that require PREREQUISITES pre-campus and post-campus academic work. Other options • Bachelor’s degree require campus residency throughout the program. • EDPC520 Psychological Development: Life Span or equivalent The curriculum is designed with core courses and a selected • Positive character references area of emphasis.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN FAMILY LIFE EDUCA- TION REQUIREMENTS ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS RLED635, 655, 657, 658, 659, 678 Admission to the MA: Religious Education program is based TOTAL credits for Graduate Certificate—13 on the student’s meeting the general admission requirements for all graduate students as given on p. 46, and the general Seminary admission requirements on p. 293. Official scores from the Graduate Certificate: Campus Spiritual Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test taken within Leadership the last five years should be submitted to the Graduate Records Office. Applicants must also complete and return the Sixteen The Graduate Certificate in Campus Spiritual Leadership has Personality Factor Questionnaire and the signed Release two tracks for training leaders in campus ministry: Christian cam- Agreement which are sent to the applicant after the initial applica- pus track and public campus track. tion has been received. The Christian campus track is designed for professionals with 312 ANDREWS UNIVERSITY

PREREQUISITES PREREQUISITES Applicants must have 16 undergraduate or graduate religion • Equivalent of an undergraduate major in religion or another credits and 8 undergraduate or graduate education/religious educa- teaching major with a religion minor; as an alternative take tion credits from an accredited college or university. The emphasis extra graduate courses in religion and theology; in secondary teaching has additional prerequisites. See p. 259. • Religion courses in Spirit of Prophecy, Seventh-day Adventist doctrines, and Seventh-day Adventist church history; • Membership and good standing in the Seventh-day Adventist DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Church The MA: Religious Education is awarded upon successful com- • Passing score on Michigan test of basic competencies. pletion of 32 credits of interdisciplinary study in the Seminary and the . To remain in regular standing, students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.00. Courses with a grade CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MA IN below B- do not count toward the degree. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION WITH AN EMPHASIS IN SECONDARY TEACHING Advancement to Candidacy. In the semester that students will Curriculum Framework and Courses complete 50 percent of their course work, they must apply for Christian Apologist—3 advancement to candidacy. See p. 53 of the Graduate Programs EDFN500 Academic Information section of this bulletin. Pastor-Teacher—10 CHMN547, EDCI565, EDPC514, EDTE459 Comprehensive Examinations. Candidates for the MA degree Servant Leader—3 must pass comprehensive examinations given at the published RLED605 times. The one-day exams entail a three-hour morning session and Researcher-Evaluator—3 a two-hour afternoon session. EDRM505 Maturing Christian—2 Time Limits. A student must complete the requirements for the GSEM541 MA: Religious Education degree and graduate within six years of Lifelong Scholar—2 first enrolling in the program regardless of admission classification. EDCI676, RLED620 Emphasis in Religion—9 Electives by advisement CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS Sub-total of credits for the MA: Religious Education—32 Curriculum Framework and Courses Additional courses for denominational secondary teaching Christian Apologist—5-7 certification: EDFN500 and one or two electives by advisement EDPC525, EDTE417, 424, 480, 487, 588—20 credits Pastor-Teacher—5 TOTAL for MA: Religious Education & Denominational EDCI565 or RLED610; psychology elective Secondary Teaching Certification—52 Servant Leader—3 RLED605 More information about preparing to teach religion on the sec- Researcher-Evaluator—3-6 ondary level is available from the Religious Education Office in EDRM505, plus optional elective EDRM611* the Seminary and the University Certification Office in the School Maturing Christian—2 of Education. GSEM541 Lifelong Scholar—0 RLED620 PhD: Religious Education Emphasis Area—12-14 The PhD in Religious Education prepares men and women to be TOTAL credits for MA in Religious Education—32 , teachers and researchers in specialized teaching and disci- pling ministries of the Church. All candidates further develop the * For prospective students in the Religious Education doctoral core competencies of a religious educator and select an area of program; this course increases the total credits of the MA degree specialization for intense study and using research from 32 to 33 credits. methodologies of the social .

DENOMINATIONAL CERTIFICATION FOR TEACHING AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION RELIGION/BIBLE ON THE SECONDARY LEVEL • Campus spiritual leadership SDA Basic Certificate. The Basic Teaching Certificate for • Education history denominational certification may be issued to the candidate pre- • Family life education senting a Verification of Eligibility form from Andrews • Theological curriculum and instruction University. The certificate is issued by the union conference Graduates with a PhD in Religious Education are prepared to where the candidate takes his/her first teaching position. serve the church in teaching and leadership ministries focused on Candidates who want to earn a master’s level degree and obtain the family, the church, and the school and to investigate contem- denominational teaching certification may take the MA: Religious porary religious education issues using social sciences research Education with an emphasis in secondary teaching. methodologies. THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY 313

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Research Requirements In addition to meeting the general admission requirements listed in Research is a major component of the PhD in Religious Education the Graduate Programs Admission section of this bulletin, p. 46, and program. in the Seminary Admission Requirements, p. 293, applicants must EDRM710 and RLED887 are required. • Hold an MDiv degree; or an MA in Religion; or an MA degree Students should also select two methodologies from the in education or related area plus have 28 credits in religion following list: (16 of which may be on the undergraduate level). EDRM612 (Statistics II) • Have 16 undergraduate or graduate credits in education. EDRM613 (Statistics III) • Show promise of future usefulness to church and society. EDRM604 (Survey and scale development) • Demonstrate the ability to handle doctoral-level work in EDRM605 (Qualitative research) or EDCI636 (Program English. See proficiency standards in the Graduate Programs Evaluation) Admission section, p. 46. HIST650 (Historical methodology) or GSEM85 • Complete and return the Sixteen Personality Factor (Documentary methods) Questionnaire and the signed Release Agreement which are sent At the time of their topic approval, students must show compe- to the applicant after the initial application has been received. tency in the proposed research methodologies of their dissertation research. The research project from the course RLED887 Applied Time to Apply. While early applications are recommended, the Research is an appropriate way to demonstrate this competency. deadlines for application to the PhD in Religious Education program are as follows: Curricula for Concentrations • For North American students: three months prior to the Courses for the concentrations and, in some cases, language pre- anticipated starting date. requisites for concentrations are listed below: • For non-North American students: four months prior to the • Campus spiritual leadership anticipated starting date. CHMN657; RLED665 or 667; RLED610, 668, 669, 676; electives • Education history Items to Submit. In addition to submitting the items required of Language prerequisite: Language competency as needed for all graduate students (see pp. 293–296), applicants to the PhD in research; 9 credits in church history; EDFN517, 554; electives in Religious Education must also submit the concentration area (7–8 credits) • A 600-word statement of purpose, which includes their mission • Family life education statement, a description of the journey that created a desire to RLED635, 655, 657, 658, 659, 678; electives pursue doctoral studies, and a vision of the professional • Theological curriculum and instruction accomplishments they foresee. Language prerequisite: Complete the course Intermediate Greek • A 200-300 word description of their area of interest for or Biblical Hebrew II or pass a qualifying examination at the dissertation research and an explanation of this choice. intermediate level in Greek or Hebrew. • A significant research paper (term paper, thesis, or research 9 credits from among each of two of the following areas: report), normally written during the master’s level studies. This Biblical archaeology & history of antiquity, Christian ministry, paper should give evidence of the applicant’s ability to carry church history, mission, New Testament, Old Testament, out research and to present the results and conclusions of such Theology and Christian philosophy; elective (3 credits). work in standard English and in an acceptable style. General Requirements Prerequisites. Students entering the PhD in Religious Education • All course work taken at the Seminary should be at the 600-, program should have a foundation in research methods of educa- 800-, or 900-levels; course work taken at the School of tion and psychology and in basic statistics as evidenced by Education should be appropriate for doctoral level study. EDRM505 and EDRM611 or their equivalents. As part of the con- • At least 51% of the student’s course work should be designed ceptual framework for the religious education program, EDFN500 specifically for doctoral students. and RLED605 are required. • A minimum of 32 credits in approved on-campus doctoral course work (not including the dissertation) must be completed CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS after acceptance into the doctoral program at Andrews University. Curriculum Framework and Courses • Students must earn a 3.00 cumulative GPA for all course work Christian Apologist—5-6 in the degree program. RLED850; elective • Students must establish residency by taking a full-time load (8 Pastor-Teacher—5-6 credits) for two of three consecutive terms (semester or summer). Electives in curriculum and instruction • Students must pass the comprehensive examination. Servant Leader—3 • Students must write and defend a dissertation. Elective in administration or leadership Researcher-Evaluator—24 Time Limits. All degree requirements must be completed within EDRM710; RLED887; two research methodologies; ten years of first registration for Andrews University doctoral Dissertation: EDRM880, RLED995 course work. All course work and the comprehensive examination Maturing Christian—2 must be completed within six years of first registration. The dis- RLED830 sertation must be completed within five years after passing the Lifelong Scholar—3 comprehensive examination. (The student who takes six years to RLED878, 950 complete course work and pass the comprehensive exam will be Area of Concentration—21 allowed four years to complete the dissertation.) Electives TOTAL credits for PhD in Religious Education—64 314 ANDREWS UNIVERSITY

Full-time Status. For students who have not completed all courses may contribute to the development of the proposal. All three mem- for the degree, full-time status requires one of the following options: bers of this dissertation committee must approve the proposal before • Registering for 8 or more credits of course work and/or it is presented to the Religious Education Doctoral Committee. dissertation and/or internship. Any proposed changes to the dissertation committee are subject • Registering for 4 or more credits of dissertation. to the approval of the Religious Education Doctoral Committee. For students who have completed all requirements for the degree At least six weeks before the dissertation defense, the director, except the dissertation, full-time status requires all of the following: in consultation with the of the Seminary, appoints an exter- • Registering for one or more credits of dissertation or nal examiner. This person is normally a scholar from another dissertation continuation; graduate . • Doing “full-time” work on the dissertation or internship as defined by at least 24 hours a week or 720 hours per year and Dissertation Proposal. No later than the last semester of course confirmation of same by the dissertation chair. work, students must submit to the Religious Education Doctoral Committee a final proposal that is approved by their dissertation Bulletin Requirements. A student may choose to meet the committee. Students defend their proposal before the Religious requirements of any bulletin in force after acceptance into the Education Doctoral Committee. doctoral program, as long as he/she maintains active status. If a Two types of proposals are acceptable: break of enrollment occurs and the student is placed on inactive 1. A 10-15 page overview of the major elements of the dissertation. status, he/she must meet the requirements of a bulletin in effect 2. The first three chapters in tentative form. after enrollment resumes. Either format must include a clear statement of the problem, the research question/s, a preliminary survey of relevant literature, and the research methodology. PROGRESSION THROUGH THE PROGRAM Course Plan. Upon acceptance into the program, the student is Dissertation Preparation. The dissertation prepared by the PhD assigned an advisor by the director of the program. Normally candidate must within the first 16 credits of study the student and advisor prepare • Make an original contribution to a course plan for completing the degree requirements. This course • Demonstrate the candidate’s competence for independent research plan must be approved by the Religious Education Office. • Reveal the candidate’s familiarity with and proficiency in handling the relevant literature Comprehensive Examination. Early in their program, students • Present a logically organized, methodologically sound, and should obtain a copy of the Comprehensive Examination readable account of the investigation, findings, conclusions, and Guidelines from the Religious Education Office. implications of the study. All prerequisites and regular course requirements of 48 credits See the Religious Education Doctoral Handbook for more or more must be completed before the student sits for the compre- information on dissertation preparation. hensive examination. The comprehensive examination consists of eight sections, one of which may be given in a take-home format, Oral Defense of the Dissertation. The candidate must orally one of which may be a portfolio presentation, and six of which defend his/her dissertation. The defense date is set and announced must be written in a supervised environment. The examination by the director of the Religious Education Program at least two occurs on the dates published in the academic calendar for School weeks before the defense. No defenses are scheduled during the of Education doctoral comprehensive examinations. See also the final two weeks of a term or during the interim between semesters. Seminary calendar on pp. 290–291. See the Religious Education Doctoral Handbook for more Formal application to take the comprehensive examination information on the oral defense of the dissertation. should be made by the beginning of the semester preceding the semester the student intends to take the examination. For more detailed information regarding the comprehensive Courses (Credits) examination, see the Religious Education Doctoral Handbook. See inside front cover for symbol code. Advancement to Candidacy. Students should apply for advance- ment to degree candidacy when they apply to take comprehensive RLED605 (3) examinations and after they have Leadership in Religious Education • completed all prerequisites; A survey of the literature of religious education–with a focus on • removed any English language deficiency; contemporary theoretical approaches to religious education–and • completed all course requirements or are registered for them; an introduction to practical procedures needed to implement, • removed all deferred grades, except in RLED950. maintain, and evaluate religious/spiritual learning in the church The student is advanced to degree candidacy after passing the and the school. Identical to the 3-credit CHMN554. comprehensive examination. RLED610 (2-3) Dissertation Committee. Before the student registers for EDRM880 Teaching for Discipleship Dissertation Proposal Development, the student—in consultation How to plan learning events that focus on behavior and value with his/her advisor—selects a tentative dissertation topic. The pro- changes; includes curriculum development, instructional strate- gram director, in consultation with the student and advisor then gies, and assessment techniques. Same as CHMN610. appoints a faculty member knowledgeable about the tentative topic to chair the student’s dissertation committee. The student and the RLED615 (2, 3) chair of the student’s committee select two additional faculty mem- The Pastor and the Adventist School bers to complete the student’s committee so that all three members From the perspective of the pastor’s role, deals with issues related THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY 315 to goals and long range planning, organizational structures, finan- RLED667 (2) cial resources, church growth, teacher-parent relationships, and Ministry on the Public Campus promotion and support of Adventist education. Examines the vision and goals of campus ministry on a public campus and explores ways to accomplish these goals by creating RLED620 (0) an active network of Christian students, enlisting the support of local SDA members and the conference in building a ministry on Represents student initiatives for developing sustainable habits of area campuses, and by working within university policies. scholarship including such things as attendance at special-event lec- tures, and professional conferences, professional or scholarly RLED668 (2) journals; and maintaining a vibrant spiritual life. DG will be given Mobilizing Student Leaders until experiences are documented in the portfolio. Graded S/U. Deals with selecting and training students to be campus leaders for peer ministry and for organizing service and evangelistic RLED635 (2) activities. Utilizes small group methodologies. Theological and Ethical Foundations of Family Life Explores theological foundations and ethical responsibilities in RLED669 (2) marriage and family life, and reviews ethical guidelines for the Reaching the Secular Mind family life education . Meets requirements for Family Describes popular world views found on college and university Life Education Certificate: Theological Foundations of Family campuses and explores strategies for Christian young adults to Life module and Family Ethics module. maintain their own faith and to present the gospel in terms under- standable to the unchurched. RLED648 (1-3) Workshop: RLED676 (1-3) Examination and application of principles and strategies in Topics: Religious Education. Repeatable. Graded S/U. Repeatable with different topics in Religious Education. Themes to be covered are announced in the current class schedule. RLED655 (3) Family Leadership and Change Strategies RLED678 (2) An introduction to family life education, and the mission and meth- Spiritual Nurture of Children ods of family life ministry within a leadership perspective. Meets Examines the spiritual needs of children and young adolescents in requirements for Family Life Education Certificate: Families in light of their physical, social, emotional, and mental development. Society module, and Family Life Education Methodology module. Considers the nurturing roles of parents and teachers in the church and . Practicum activity required. Meets requirements RLED657 (2) for Family Life Education Certificate: Parent Education and Contemporary Family Issues Guidance module. An introduction which identifies social problems affecting families and how family law and public policies relate to social services for RLED680 (1-6) children and families. Also seeks to impart an understanding of how Field Practicum: families manage their resources over the life cycle. Meets require- Supervised religious-education experience in a chosen area of ments for Family Life Education Certificate: Family Law and specialty, such as family life, children’s ministry, youth ministry, Public Policy module, and Family Resource Management module. academy or college teaching, editorial work, etc. Permission of advisor and practicum supervisor required. RLED658 (2) Family Dynamics RLED690 (1-3) A study of family systems theory and its application to key issues Independent Study: in internal family dynamics. Meets requirement for Family Life Repeatable to 6 credits. Permission of advisor and instructor Education Certificate: Internal Dynamics of Families module. required.

RLED659 (2) RLED699 (1-3) Interpersonal Relationships and Human Sexuality Thesis An understanding of the development and maintenance of inter- Master’s thesis. Must be repeated to 3 credits. personal relationships, and a study of the character and quality of human social conduct. Also examines human sexuality, and stud- RLED830 (2) ies the physiological, psychological, emotional, and social aspects Fostering Spiritual Growth of sexual development and the Christian’s response to this God- Examines the contributions of theology and the social sciences to given gift. Meets requirements for Family Life Education a theoretical understanding of spiritual formation and considers Certificate: Interpersonal Relationships module and Human strategies to foster spiritual growth. Sexuality module. RLED840 (2) RLED665 (2) Nonformal Learning Ministry on the Christian Campus A philosophical and practical approach toward teaching strategies Examines the vision and goals of campus ministry on a Christian in diverse cultural, non-formal settings, with consideration given campus and explores ways to accomplish these goals through to literacy issues in the developing world. development of student leadership and through organization, activities, and relationships. 316 ANDREWS UNIVERSITY

RLED850 (2) Theological Foundations of Christian Teaching PhD: Religion Theistic assumptions and biblical models that identify the goals of Christian education and undergird a theology of Christian teach- Roy E. Gane, Director ing applicable to discipling and teaching ministries. The primary purpose of advanced academic studies leading to RLED870 (1-4) the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD): Religion is to provide teacher- Advanced Studies: scholars for church-operated , , and universities Individual or group studies in a specific area of Religious around the world. Education designed to meet program competencies. Repeatable. By permission of advisor and teacher. AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION When students apply to the PhD program in religion, they RLED878 (0) select one of the five areas of study listed below. Advanced Professional Development Adventist Studies Represents student initiatives for developing sustainable habits of • Development of Adventist lifestyle scholarship and includes such things as attendance at colloquia, • Development of Adventist theology special-event , and professional conferences; presentation • General Adventist history of scholarly papers; and teaching experiences. DG will be given Mission and Ministry Studies until experiences are documented in the portfolio. Graded S/U. • Analysis of the biblical, theological, and theoretical basis for mission RLED885 (1-5) • Evangelization of unreached people groups and urban Field Practicum: population clusters Supervised religious-education experience for the advanced stu- • Leadership development for effective church growth, ministry, dent’s chosen area of specialty such as family life, children’s min- and evangelistic strategies istry, youth ministry, academy or college teaching editorial work, • Study of world and secularism as a missionary challenge etc. Permission of advisor and practicum supervisor required. New Testament Studies • Development of the Christian community in the first and RLED887 (1-3) second centuries Applied Research • History and praxis of New Testament exegesis and theology A planned research experience dealing with a research question in • Intertestamental and New Testament backgrounds, both Jewish the area of religious education. The student identifies a faculty and Graeco-Roman member or members with whom to engage in collaborative • Language and literature: text, canon, critical introduction, and research study leading to joint publication. Project to support cognate literature competency for dissertation research. Old Testament Studies • Archaeology (periods, sites, methodology, and field work) and his- RLED888 (0) tory of antiquity (Israel and the Ancient Near Eastern languages) Dissertation Continuation • Exegesis and theology (Pentateuch, Former Prophets, Latter Reduced tuition rate applies. Prophets, and Writings) • Language and literature (Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic, other RLED930 (3) Ancient Near Eastern languages); LXX and other ancient Seminar: versions; and Old Testament textual criticism Group study in specified areas of Religious Education. Repeatable. Theological Studies Permission of advisor and instructor required. • Christian ethics, comprising ethical theory and professional, personal, and social ethics RLED950 (3) • Historical theology, examining the origin and development of Synthesis in Religious Education theological concepts and trends A capstone course in which students synthesize their learning • Philosophical theology experiences by examining the structure of the discipline, discussing • Systematic theology, embracing the biblical and doctrinal its major issues, and reviewing its basic literature. Students make aspects of theological thought portfolio presentations to demonstrate program competencies. Each area of study is to be supplemented with one of the cog- Preferably taken in the last semester of course work. nate areas listed below. The cognate should be taken in a depart- ment other than the one which offers the major area of study RLED995 (1-14) • Biblical Archaeology and History of Antiquity Doctoral Dissertation • Christian Ministry To be repeated to 14 credits. Doctoral candidates may not register • Church History for a cumulative total of more than 4 dissertation credits until they • Mission have successfully completed EDRM880 or GSEM854, and their • New Testament dissertation proposal has been approved. • Old Testament • Religious Education • Theology • Area selected from approved graduate-level studies The PhD: Religion program builds on expertise and training developed in approved master's programs. It provides individuals equipped with skills and methods appropriate to genuine