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Academic Catalog2015 - 2016 volume 92 Academic Catalog2015 - 2016 Kentucky Campus Florida Dunnam Campus Asbury-Memphis 204 N. Lexington Ave. 8401 Valencia College Ln. Christ United Methodist Church Wilmore, KY 40390 Orlando, FL 32825 4488 Poplar Avenue 859-858-3581 407-482-7500 Memphis, TN 38117 859-858-2211 2 Table of Contents 2015-2016 Academic Catalog AccreditationAsbury Theological Seminary is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award masters and doctoral degrees. General inquiries, such as questions regarding admission requirements, financial aid, degree programs, etc., should be addressed directly to Asbury Theological Seminary. If there is evidence that appears to support significant non-compliance with an accreditation requirement or standard, contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of Asbury Theological Seminary. The Seminary is also accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada, and the following degree programs are approved: MDiv, MA in Aging and Spirituality, MA in Christian Education, MA in Christian Leadership, MA in Christian Ministries, MA in Church Planting, MA [Intercultural Studies], MA in Marriage and Family Counseling, MA in Mental Health Counseling, MA in Pastoral Counseling, MA in Youth Ministry, MA in Spiritual Formation, MA (Concentrations: Biblical Studies and Theological Studies), DMin, DMiss, ThM, ThM [Biblical Studies], PhD [Intercultural Studies], PhD [Biblical Studies], PhD (Evangelization Studies) The following extension sites are approved as specified: Orlando, FL—Approved Degrees: Doctor of Ministry, Master of Divinity, Master of Arts [Biblical Studies], Master of Arts in Christian Leadership, Master of Arts in Christian Ministries, Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling, Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling, Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling, and the Certificate in Christian Studies. Memphis, TN — Asbury Theological Seminary is authorized by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. This authorization must be renewed each year and is based on an evaluation by minimum standards concerning quality of education, ethical business practices, health and safety, and fiscal responsibility. The Master of Divinity Program is approved by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission as well as both the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Association of Theological Schools. Approved for a Comprehensive Distance Education Program Contact the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada at 10 Summit Park Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15275 USA or call 412.788.6505 (fax 412.788.6510) for questions about the accreditation of Asbury Theological Seminary. Licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education. Additional information regarding this institution may be obtained by contacting the Commission or unresolved complaints may be referred to the Commission at 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400, toll-free telephone number (888)224-6684; License #4501. In addition, the Seminary is approved by The University Senate of The United Methodist Church. The Seminary is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. 2015-2016 Academic Catalog Table of Contents 3 2015-2016 Academic Catalog Table of Contents ....................................................5 Master of Arts in Aging and Spirituality............................ 88 Academic 2015-2016 Academic Calendar calendar ...................................................6 Master of Arts in Christian Education ............................... 92 2016-2017 Academic calendar ...................................................9 Master of Arts in Christian Leadership.............................. 96 Master of Arts in Christian Ministries .............................10 0 .....................................................13 Master of Arts in Church Planting .................................... 103 Statement of Faith Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling ...... 106 ...............................................15 Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling ...................111 General Statement ofInformation Mission ..................................................................16 Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling .............................. 116 Educational Assumptions ...........................................................16 Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation ...............................122 Commitments to the Student ...................................................17 Master of Arts in Youth Ministry .......................................126 Ethos Statement ..........................................................................18 Doctor of Ministry .................................................................... 130 Historical Statement ...................................................................19 Advanced Research Programs .................................................135 Christian Formation Process .................................................... 20 Campus Locations and Extensions ......................................... 20 Master of Theology ..............................................................137 Kentucky Campus .................................................................. 20 Master of Theology [Biblical Studies] ........................138 Florida Dunnam Campus .......................................................21 Master of Theology [Intercultural Studies] ...............141 Online Courses (ExL) .............................................................21 Doctor of Philosophy .......................................................... 14 4 Asbury Memphis .....................................................................22 Doctor of Philosophy [Biblical Studies] .....................145 Interdenominational Relationships, Foundations Doctor of Philosophy [Intercultural Studies] ........... 148 and Institutional Memberships .................................................24 Asbury Foundation for Theological Education, Inc. .............24 ..................................153 B.L. Fisher Library .........................................................................24 Organization School of Biblical Interpretation of Schools ............................................155 Network Usage Policy .................................................................25 School of Practical Theology ..................................................155 Mentored Ministry program ....................................................156 ..........................................27 School of Theology and Formation .......................................158 Academic Admission Policies Information and Procedures ......................................... 28 School of Urban Ministries ......................................................158 Academic Policies and Procedures .......................................... 36 E. Stanley Jones School of World Mission Affiliated and Cooperative Programs ...................................... 49 and Evangelism ......................................................................159 Advanced Research Programs ................................................159 Beeson International Center for Biblical Preaching Certificates ....................................53 & Church Leadership ................................................................159 (Non-degree Latino/Latina Studies Programs) Program ................................................ 54 Graduate Certificate Programs .................................................56 ................161 .....................................................................61 Graduate Graduate Course Course Description Descriptions Index ......................................162 Masters Core AS Aging and Spirituality .........................................................163 .................................................... 65 BS Biblical Studies .................................................................... 164 Programs Master of Divinity of .......................................................................Study 66 BT Biblical Theology ................................................................ 165 Master of Arts ..............................................................................75 CA Christian Arts ...................................................................... 166 CD Christian Discipleship ........................................................167 Master of Arts [Biblical Studies] .........................................77 CH Church History ...................................................................170 Master of Arts [Intercultural Studies] ................................81 CL Christian Leadership ...........................................................172 Master of Arts [Theological Studies] .................................. 85 CM Campus Ministry ................................................................174 4 Table of Contents 2015-2016 Academic Catalog CO Counseling ...........................................................................175 Kentucky Campus ................................................................ 247 CS Christian Ethics and Society .............................................179
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