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sioux falls seminary Catalog 2018-2019 2100 S. Summit Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57105 I 800.440.6227 I [email protected] I sfseminary.edu An accredited member of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada and the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Table of Contents General Information Doctor of Ministry Program President’s Message.............................................1 Doctor of Ministry........................................................14 Accreditation.........................................................2 Master’s Programs Mission..............................................................2 Master of Divinity.......................................................16 Kairos Philosophy of Education....................................2 Master of Arts in Christian Leadership......................18 Theologically-Informed Outcome-Based Education......3 Master of Arts in Counseling.....................................20 History..................................................................3 Master of Arts (Bible and Theology).........................22 Statement of Beliefs.................................................3 Graduate Certifi cate .............................................24 Campus............................................................3 Non-Degree Options Sioux Falls and In Context......................................3 Certifi cates of Completion........................................25 Taylor Seminary....................................................4 Training in Spiritual Direction Program.............25 Theological Collection...............................................4 Partnership Certifi cates.....................................25 Spiritual Growth............................................................4 Lifelong Learning.....................................................25 Auditing.............................................................25 Program Options Kairos Network Participant................................25 Customization........................................................5 Events...............................................................25 Affordable, Accessible, Relevant, & Faithful............5 The Kairos Project...............................................5 Course Rotation Schedule Adapted Assignments & Learning Opportunities....5 Course Rotation Schedule.......................................26 Mentored Experiences Mentor Team Supervision................................6 Doctor of Ministry Seminar Descriptions In Context.............................................................6 Program Entry..........................................................27 Clinical Pastoral Education...............................6 Integration Intensives and ............................ Global Experiences ................... Directed Learning Experiences..............................27 Cross-Cultural Studies..................................6 Program Completion................................................27 Flexible Opportunities Blended Degree Programs....................................6 Master’s Course Descriptions Partnerships.....................................................7 Bible................................................................... 28 Taylor Seminary Courses.......................................7 Church History ....................................................... 29 Communication....................................................... 29 Admissions Counseling.........................................................30 General Information...............................................8 Educational Ministries ......................................... 32 Campus Visits and Inquiries........................................8 Ethics .............................................................. 32 Intercultural Studies ............................................... 33 Admission Standards..........................................8 Integrated Studies ............................................... 33 Student Non-Discriminatory Policy.........................8 Kairos Project.......................................................34 Undergraduate Equivalency and Exemption...........9 Leadership......................................................... 36 MDiv Equivalency for the DMin Program................9 New Testament................................................ 36 Application for Admission......................................10 Old Testament .................................................. 37 International Students...........................................10 Pastoral Ministries ........................................... 38 Canadian Students...............................................10 Spirituality..................................................... 38 Provisional Admission...........................................10 Supervised Ministry......................................... 39 Transfer of Credit..................................................11 Theology........................................................ 39 Demonstrated Profi ciency....................................11 Pre-Seminary Education.......................................11 Faculty and Administration Change of Enrollment Date....................................11 Faculty and Administration.........................................41 Application for Readmission............................11 Kairos Affi liate Professors........................................42 Funding Your Education........................................11 Emeritus Faculty..........................................................43 Financial Aid........................................................11 Adjunct Faculty.........................................................43 Federal.........................................................11 Other.............................................................12 Accommodations .......................................................12 Accommodations for Disabilities........................12 Sioux Falls Seminary reserves the right to modify or change Health Insurance......................................................13 the curriculum, admission and degree requirements, tuition and Placement of Graduates......................................13 fees, or other policies without prior notice. general information Greg Henson President president’s message Participating in God’s Great Work Welcome to Sioux Falls Seminary. More importantly, welcome to the next step in your journey of discipleship and mission. People enroll in seminary for many different reasons, but one reason that seems to resonate with many students is that they were called by God. The call of God is powerful and intimidating at the same time. The God of the Universe has placed a call upon your life. You may be unsure of the exact way in which that call will unfold or you might be confi dent in the next step. In each case, you are fi rst called to follow God. Each of us is invited to experience life in the Kingdom of God and to use our gifts to serve the Mission of God. We have the privilege of participating in the great work God is doing in this world. It is in that work that we truly experience life. Your time at Sioux Falls Seminary is fi rst and foremost a journey of discipleship. You will be challenged to engage in your walk with Christ in new and exciting ways. You will be asked to consider how God might be calling you to share the redemptive message of the Gospel. At times, you will question whether or not seminary is the best option for you. At other times, you will simply revel in the grace and power of God. Please know that Christ is with you at each of those moments. Sioux Falls Seminary is committed to developing servants for their participation in the kingdom mission. Welcome to that journey! 1 general information participate in the National helpful if a student integrates them Council for State Authorization into his or her rhythm of life and general information Reciprocity Agreements. NC- ministry while walking through an Accreditation SARA is a voluntary, regional intentional development process The seminary is accredited by: approach to state oversight of with multiple mentors as facilitators. postsecondary distance The Commission on Accrediting education. Therefore, students are encouraged of the Association of Theological www.nc-sara.org to integrate personal interests and Schools past experiences into coursework, 10 Summit Park Drive independent studies, and practical Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1103 learning experiences. As students 412-788-6505 Mission preach, teach, counsel, lead, or www.ats.edu Sioux Falls Seminary develops serve while earning their degrees, servants for their participation in the classroom instruction is simultane- The Higher Learning Commission kingdom mission. ously enhanced. 230 South LaSalle Street Suite 7-500 Kingdom Calling We strive to make theological Chicago, IL 60604-1413 Sioux Falls Seminary serves in the education . 1-800-621-7440 kingdom by providing systems of www.hlcommission.org accessible to all students by theological education and integra- offering fl exibility in: tive counseling that are affordable, The following degree programs are class scheduling and format accessible, relevant, and faithful for . approved by the Commission on location the purpose of empowering people . Accrediting: level of training • Master of Divinity where they are, thereby offering a