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sioux falls seminary Catalog 2013-2014 sioux falls seminary We equip servant leaders who engage the mission of Jesus Christ Catalog 2013-2014 2100 S. Summit Avenue Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57105 Phone: 605.336.6588 or 1.800.440.6227 Fax: 605.335.9090 [email protected] www.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. 1 Table of Contents General Information Finances President’s Message.............................................3 Funding Your Education........................................42 Dean’s Greeting.............................................4 Financial Aid........................................................42 Accreditation.........................................................5 Health Insurance..................................................43 Mission and Purpose Statement..............................5 Placement Distinctives............................................................5 Placement of Graduates.......................................43 History..................................................................6 Master’s Course Descriptions Statement of Beliefs...............................................6 Bible................................................................... 44 The City of Sioux Falls...............................................6 Christian Ethics .................................................... 47 Campus Life Church History ....................................................... 45 Campus Facilities.................................................8 Church Music ............................................... 53 Student Life Educational Ministries ......................................... 46 Spiritual Life...................................................9 Intercultural Studies .......................................... 50 Student Life Committee........................................9 Leadership......................................................... 52 Accommodations for Disabilities........................9 Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling .............. 47 Master’s Programs New Testament................................................ 54 Old Testament .................................................. 55 Master of Divinity..................................................11 Pastoral Ministries ........................................... 56 Master of Arts in Christian Leadership.................17 Preaching........................................................ 58 Master of Arts in Counseling..................................26 Spirituality..................................................... 59 Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy........28 Supervised Ministry......................................... 60 Master of Arts (Bible and Theology)........................30 Theology........................................................ 60 Graduate Certificates ...........................................34 Youth Ministries............................................. 61 Program Options Doctor of Ministry Program Concentrations.....................................................36 Purpose...................................................................63 Mentored Experiences Objectives............................................................63 Supervised Ministry.........................................36 Admission Requirements......................................63 Internships.....................................................36 Cost Structure........................................................64 Clinical Pastoral Education..............................36 Program Overview....................................................64 Supervised Therapy.........................................37 Concentrations....................................................64 Global Experiences Doctor of Ministry Seminar Descriptions Studies in the Holy Land...................................37 Core Seminars................................................65 On-Site Cross-Cultural Studies........................37 Directed Learning Experiences............................65 Flexible Opportunities Program Completion.............................................66 3-3 Program/3-2 Program....................................37 Typical Doctor of Ministry Sequence...................66 Flexible Scheduling........................................37 Center for Lifelong Learning January Term.................................................37 Non-Degree Certificates..........................................67 Distance Learning Options.................................38 Auditing....................................................................67 Other Opportunities...........................................67 Other Opportunities..................................................67 Admissions Non-Degree Certificates..........................................67 General Information...............................................39 Faculty and Administration.............................................69 Campus Visits.....................................................39 Index..............................................................................74 Admission Standards..........................................39 Student Non-Discriminatory Policy.........................39 Undergraduate Degree Equivalency and Exemption.....................................................40 Application for Admission......................................40 International Students...........................................41 Canadian Students...............................................41 Provisional Admission...........................................41 Transfer of Credit..................................................41 Pre-Seminary Education.......................................41 Change of Enrollment Date....................................41 Application for Readmission............................42 2 general information president’s message Let’s Journey Together We at Sioux Falls Seminary walk alongside each student for a brief time in a lifelong journey as a disciple of Jesus Christ. The pages of our catalog describe part of the process that takes place as we go together—what are G. Michael Hagan usually called coursework and programs of study. You may look them over President and gain an excellent idea of what your journey as a seminary student will be like. But our commitment to you includes much more, including understanding how God has brought you to this point in your life and how you will be used in ministry service in years to come. We commit ourselves to walk with you in a lifelong approach to ministry. In the time you spend with us, you will discover who God is, who you are as a disciple of Jesus Christ, and what God wants you to do in service. All of our degree programs lead to ministry. You may serve in counseling, youth work, a pastoral or missionary setting, or evangelistic work. Whatever path you journey down, you will find service in ministry. Skills and knowledge will be acquired. Relationship with God will grow in ways you cannot imagine. Your life will be transformed for the sake of the Kingdom of God. Our goal for each student in the time we journey together is a person who is equipped for rich experiences in God’s service as an instrument of God’s choosing. In the process we are changed, too. Let’s journey together to do the Lord’s will. 3 general information dean’s greeting Welcome to SFS’ Community On behalf of the faculty and staff of the Sioux Falls Seminary, I am happy to welcome our current and prospective students to the challenges and rewards of theological education! Our seminary community is made up of a diverse group of men and women who come from a variety of places. Our faculty Ronald D. Sisk is comprised of nationally recognized scholars with advanced degrees from Academic Vice President and Dean leading universities and theological schools from around the world. All members of the faculty are also experienced ministry practitioners, and many are currently engaged in local church staff positions. Sioux Falls Seminary students come from sixteen different states, and often two or three foreign countries are represented. The balance of male and female students is close to half and half. While SFS is a seminary historically rooted in the Baptist tradition, over half the student body identifies with other Christian denominations including Methodist, Presbyterian, Reformed, Pentecostal, and independent non-denominational churches, to name but a few. What unites this diverse community is our common commitment to the centrality of the Gospel, the Lordship of Jesus Christ, and the authority of Scripture. The faculty of Sioux Falls Seminary is committed to raising up highly dedicated, well educated ministers who stress the role of servant leadership and who can empower local congregations to fulfill their mission. Likewise, we seek to train qualified therapists and counselors who can integrate their Christian faith with their professional expertise. Distinctives of our school include a Bible-focused curriculum, an emphasis on spiritual formation, and hands-on leadership development through supervised ministry experiences in area congregations. At Sioux Falls Seminary, students are not asked to choose between an academic education and a practical education, or between intellectual rigor and spiritual growth.