COL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Decatur, Georgia 1991-1992 Catalog COLUMBIA THEOLOGICAL SEMI NARY 701 Columbia Drive Box 520 Decatur, Georgia 30031
Nonprofit Organization U.S. postage paid at Decatur, Georgia 30031-0520
Columbia Theological Seminary is a seminary of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) controlled through a Board of Directors. It is an accredited member of the Association of Theological Schools and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome 1
Columbia Seminary - Purpose, Role, History, and Location 2
Admissions Information 7
Academic Information 10 Basic Degrees 10 Advanced Degrees 16 Continuing Education 22
Lay Institute of Faith and Life 22 Asian Ministries Center 23 Related Academic Programs 23 Special Emphases 25
Support Facilities 28
Curriculum and Courses 30
Academic Notes 70
Awards and Scholarships 75
Student Information 79
Student Organizations and Activities 84
Support of Columbia 86
Board of Directors 87
Administration 90
Faculty 92
Students 101
Calendar 141
Index 143
WELCOME TO COLUMBIA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY A Seminary of Uncommon Quality
That's Columbia.
- a quality faculty with superb scholarly competence, a passion for teaching, a strong commitment to the church, and a pastoral concern for students.
- a quality student body with an eagerness to learn and a desire to become faithful and effective leaders in the church.
- a quality curriculum combining basic traditional disciplines with exciting and creative innovations - all designed to prepare men and women for ministry.
- a quality program of continuing education designed to help min- isters and laity keep growing in their understanding of the faith and in- crease their competence in ministry.
- a quality administrative team dedicated to high standards of ex- cellence in providing support for the teaching ministry of the seminary.
I'm sure you'll find that reflected in the pages of this catalog, but even more, you'll find it when you visit our campus and talk with members of the Columbia community. A warm welcome and a stimulating challenge await you.
Douglas W. Oldenburg President COLUMBIA SEMINARY PURPOSE
The purpose of Columbia Seminary is to
educate qualified men and women for the ordained ministry and for other forms of ministry, assist in continuing personal and professional growth and development, serve as a theological resource for clergy and laity.
The seminary seeks to prepare the people of God to bear witness to the creative power, redemptive promises, reconciling love, and transforming justice of God. This purpose will be fulfilled as the faculty and administra- tion of the seminary are faithful and obedient to Jesus Christ, the living Lord, as he is known from the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments and witnessed to in the confessions of the Reformed tradition.
In regard to race, ethnic and national origin, age, gender, and physical impairment, Columbia Seminary seeks to be intentionally inclusive in its student body, faculty, staff, language, books and other educational mate- rials, as well as in the community and worship life of the seminary. We understand this to be a proper response to the justice commanded by Jesus Christ.
ROLE
The task of the seminary is to enable ministers and lay leaders thankfully and obediently to recognize— and help the church to recognize— the pres- ence of the living God who continues to work in and through changing circumstances and to proclaim God's kingdom of love and justice. The seminary will fulfill this task in the following ways:
1. In ministering to the church in our nation by helping ministers to understand compassionately the feelings of loss and threat with which many church members face the changing world and by equipping ministers to enable church members to see how the work of God's love and justice in other parts of the world benefits them, too, and how they may face both the dangers and the possibilities of a changing world with openness and hope.
2. In training for discipleship in a changing world ministers equipped to help the church become a community of faithful and obedient disciples, who, grounded in an understanding of the Scriptures, have the courage and hope — and realistic and effective programs and strategies — to join the world-transforming work of God.
3. In preparing ministers and lay leaders to be models of faithful, obe- dient Christian life in the context of all the problems and possibilities of our changing world. 4. In providing increased resources for dialogue with secular disci- plines, since ministers increasingly need to be conversant with sec- ular disciplines to deal with the theological and ethical questions they raise;
dialogue with other Christian traditions since ministers need to un- derstand and learn from other Christian traditions as well as from the unique contribution their own tradition offers to the ecumenical church;
dialogue with other religions since ministers need to understand what their non-Christian neighbors believe and be able, without compromising their Christian faith, to enter into open conversation with them.
5. In implementing a structured program of continuing education that provides a solid base for equipping ministers and lay people to bring the abiding truth of Christian tradition to bear on new times, places, and situations.
6. In identifying, in partnership with the governing bodies and other church agencies, areas where there is need for specialized education to equip ministers and lay people for particular forms of ministry. Some of these may be the traditional forms of youth work, music, evangelism, stewardship, or overseas mission; other needs may arise from particular issues, such as economic justice, peacemaking, or medical ethics.
7. In cooperating with the church's governing bodies by supplement- ing the work of the congregations training lay leaders for their re- sponsibilities in their particular congregations and assisting individuals who wish to grow in faith.
8. In developing research and resource facilities that use the latest forms of media.
9. In using joint ecumenical resources, such as the Atlanta Theological Association, the University Center of Georgia, and overseas churches and institutions, to provide students with ecumenical dia- logue and experiences.
HISTORY
The first permanent location of the seminary was in Columbia, South Carolina, in 1828, a principal cultural, intellectual, and population center of the Southeast.
The first idea of a theological school for the South was planted by the Presbytery of Hopewell (Georgia) as early as 1817, but it was not until 1824 that a constitution for "The Classical, Scientific, and Theological Institution of the South" was adopted by the Presbytery of South Carolina, and the members of the presbytery were authorized to act as the Board of Trustees for that institution.
In 1827 the Board recommended to the Synod that the constitution be altered to make the institution solely a theological seminary. (There had been great opposition to the proposed literary department being in com- petition with the College of South Carolina.) The official name of the sem- inary became The Theological Seminary of the Synod of South Carolina and Georgia; it soon became known as Columbia Theological Seminary — a name which was accepted as permanent in 1925. The revised constitution was adopted by the synod in 1828, and it was resolved to get the seminary into operation immediately.
The Reverend Thomas Goulding, pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Lexington, Georgia, was elected the first Professor of Theology in December of 1828, and he gathered five students for instruction in the manse. Follow- ing completion of arrangements in Columbia, South Carolina, they moved to a campus there in January of 1830.
That same year, the Reverend George Howe, a New Englander, was elected by the synod as instructor in languages. The following year he became Professor of Biblical Literature, and, shortly, librarian, overseeing the growth of the seminary's library from the original 300 books collected by the presbyteries in 1829 to more than 3,000 by 1836. Dr. Howe also organized the first curriculum for the seminary, apparently modeling it after those of Princeton Seminary and Andover Theological Seminary. He served nearly 50 years until his death in 1883.
In 1857 the Synod of Alabama adopted the seminary as "our own, plac- ing its name among those of the institutions which we call 'ours/ and which we are to cherish and care for, support, help, and encourage as our own." Florida (as part of the Synod of South Georgia and Florida) joined in 1884, with Mississippi completing the five-synod structure in 1925.
Among the buildings on the Columbia campus was the little chapel — formerly a carriage house — where Woodrow Wilson was to be "reborn for eternity," and where the Book of Church Order (Presbyterian Church U.S.) was written.
By the 1920s, the population of the Southeast — and of Presbyterians in the area — was shifting, and the centers of influence were moving with it. Atlanta had been a transportation center since the 1880s, and was de- veloping as a commercial, industrial, and also an educational and cultural center. Certain Atlanta Presbyterians and leaders of the seminary were convinced of the city's leadership of the New South and its advantages for the seminary — and of the seminary for the city. In 1924, the Board of Directors agreed (after two previous refusals in 1887 and 1904), and the decision was made to move to Atlanta, if a campaign for the new facilities and endowment could be successfully completed in the Synod of Georgia. Launched in 1925, the campaign had a goal of $500,000 which was promptly subscribed. In that success the cooperation of the city's 14,193 Presbyterians in the 74 churches played the determining part.
The move of the seminary from Columbia, South Carolina, to Decatur, Georgia, was guided by Richard T. Gillespie, who served as president from 1925 to 1930. He provided the leadership which led to the development of the new facilities.
In 1927 the seminary transferred its Columbia traditions and ministry, its students and faculty, and its books and equipment to a 57-acre Decatur, Georgia, site on the outskirts of Atlanta, joining Candler School of Theology and another 11 of the current 23 institutions of higher education in the greater Atlanta area.
The early years in Decatur were difficult ones for Columbia. For a time, especially with the coming of the Great Depression, the future of the in- stitution seemed uncertain. In 1932, however, Dr. J. McDowell Richards was elected president. Under his able leadership, the seminary experienced its greatest growth. The endowment was increased by over five million dollars. The present library, Richards Center, Florida Hall, three student apartment buildings, and 13 faculty homes were built. The faculty was increased from six to 21 full-time members, and the student body quad- rupled. Following President Richards' retirement, Dr. C. Benton Kline served as president from 1971 until the end of 1975, when he resigned to return to active teaching. Dr. J. Davison Philips, pastor of the Decatur Pres- byterian Church, assumed the presidency on January 1, 1976, and retired exactly 11 years later.
Until June 1983 Columbia Seminary was an instrument of the Presby- terian Church U.S. but with special relationship to the Synods of Florida, Mid-South and Southeast. The Plan of Government, under which the semi- nary operates, defines the rights and responsibilities of both the seminary and the synods. In June 1983 Columbia became a seminary in the reunited Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Its synod ties are with the synods of South Atlantic and Living Waters.
On January 1, 1987, Douglas Oldenburg, pastor of the Covenant Pres- byterian Church in Charlotte, NC, became the seventh president. LOCATION
Columbia Seminary is situated on a gently-rolling, wooded site in sur- burban Atlanta. On its spacious 57-acre campus are Campbell Hall, the school's academic and administrative center, as well as the library, student center, dormitories, apartments, faculty homes, and recreational facilities. A continuing education center was completed early in 1989.
Nearby is the eastern terminus of the metropolitan area's rapid transit system, MARTA, which serves as a gateway to the sights and sounds of the capital city of the Southeast and site of 1996 Olympics. Atlanta offers Co- lumbia's students a variety of cultural, artistic, intellectual and athletic op- portunities. The seminary's setting also provides a wide range of opportunities for participation in the ongoing life of the church. Greater Atlanta Presbytery is composed of 116 congregations with more than 45,000 members.
Finally, the metropolitan area functions as an invaluable learning lab- oratory for the seminary community. It offers students a broad range of options for contextual learning as well as supervised ministry and clinical pastoral education placements. ADMISSIONS INFORMATION
ADMISSIONS PROCEDURE FOR REGULAR DEGREE STUDENTS
Students desiring admission to basic degree programs or special pro- grams should request an application from the Office of Admissions. In addition to the completed application form, a student must furnish tran- scripts, references, and a letter of endorsement from one's home church. Test scores from the Graduate Record Examinations General Test may also be requested. An interview with a member of the Admissions Committee is required. This interview is best done on campus.
Due to the sequential nature of required courses, no applicants will be admitted to basic degree programs other than in July or September except by action of the faculty.
Students admitted to the seminary will be provided a health form to be filled out by a physician and an application for seminary housing.
Certain students are required to have a reading knowledge of Greek. (See page 70 for details.) Such students who request permission to begin without the Greek requirement can only be admitted by special action of the faculty, and this may involve additional semesters in residence. An entering student who has not completed the Greek language requirement may be denied admission or placed on probation.
Students desiring admission to an advanced degree program may se- cure applications from the Director of Advanced Studies. Ordinarily, a basic divinity degree is required for entrance into the Master of Theology, the Doctor of Ministry, or the Doctor of Sacred Theology programs.
Specific admissions requirements for each degree are found below in the Academic Information Section.
SPECIAL, UNCLASSIFIED, AND OCCASIONAL STUDENTS
Students meeting requirements for admission to the basic degree pro- gram but not wishing to work toward a degree may be admitted as special students to take courses for credit. Their program of study must be ap- proved by the Dean of Faculty.
Students who do not meet admissions requirements may be admitted for a period of up to one academic year as an unclassified student.
Occasional students may be admitted by the Dean of Faculty to take courses of particular interest, if prerequisites for each course are satisfied. Course selection must be approved by the Dean of Faculty. AUDITORS
Regular students, spouses of students, and other members of the com- munity are invited to audit courses, with the permission of the instructor and provided space is available in the course. Registration as an auditor must be made through the Office of the Registrar.
TRANSFER STUDENTS
Students in good standing in other accredited seminaries may be ad- mitted after transcripts have been evaluated and their applications ap- proved by the Admissions Committee. These students must secure a letter from the dean indicating that they are students in good standing. Transfer students into the M.Div. program are expected to spend a minimum of three 14-week regular load semesters in residence.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
All international students are expected to have the written recommen- dation of their denomination. A statement of the student's plans for future work in the student's home country is required, as is a statement of avail- able finances for their study. Normally, international students are accepted only for graduate work beyond the M.Div. level. Students whose native language is not English must include, with the regular application data, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores. (See below.) Application should be made to the Director of International Theological Education.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
All U.S. students (citizens or with permanent resident visas) for whom English is a second language must take the TOEFL exam before admission and enrollment for credit. Those seeking admission must score at least 550 and those wishing to take courses as an occasional student for credit must score at least 500. Students who score close to these levels may take courses for credit for one semester but must retake and pass the required level before further work will be allowed. Students may audit courses as occa- sional students without taking the TOEFL.
International students for whom English is a second language and who are applying for admission to a degree program must have a score of 500 on the TOEFL before admission and enrollment for credit. Those interna- tionals coming on special scholarships for a non-degree course of study at Columbia will be evaluated by the International Theological Education Committee for English proficiency to match the nature of their study at Columbia.
Students needing additional proficiency in English will be encouraged to take courses in English as a second language in the Atlanta area.
8 CONFERENCES FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
Columbia Seminary sponsors two conferences on ministry each spring and fall. During these conferences, men and women from any denomina- tion who are exploring their call to ministry are invited to attend classes, meet in faculty homes, talk with students, staff and faculty, and worship with the seminary community. All persons who are considering the pos- sibility of a church vocation, whether college students or those currently engaged in other careers, are invited to participate in the conference of their choice. The dates for this year's conferences are November 8-10, 1991, and February 21-23, 1992. For futher information, write to the Director of Admissions, Columbia Seminary, Box 520, Decatur, GA 30031-0520. ACADEMIC INFORMATION Columbia offers courses of study leading to both basic and advanced degrees. The Master of Divinity is the basic professional degree. The Master of Arts in Theological Studies is also a basic theological degree, but academic rather than professional in orientation. The advanced degrees are the Mas- ter of Theology, the Doctor of Ministry and the Doctor of Sacred Theology. Men and women from all denominations are eligible to apply for any of these degrees.
BASIC DEGREES
Admission
Admission to the basic degree programs at Columbia Seminary usually requires a four-year degree from an accredited university or college of arts and sciences, or its equivalent. Students without four years of pre-seminary preparation are not eligible to earn degrees at the seminary except by spe- cial action of the faculty. When requested to do so by presbyteries of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Columbia may accept students without a uni- versity or college degree for a special course of study.
A major in one of the liberal arts fields is most helpful as preparation for theological studies. Basic courses in philosophy, European and Ameri- can history, psychology, sociology, and English grammar and literature form the foundation for seminary studies. Students with inadequate back- grounds in these areas may be required to take remedial work or select particular electives within the seminary curriculum.
Students entering Columbia Theological Seminary are required by the seminary's Plan of Government to take the pledge given below. The use of such a pledge was begun at Princeton Seminary around 1817 and con- tinues, in some form, in most American Presbyterian seminaries.
In reliance on God's grace, I promise that as long as I am a student at Columbia Theological Seminary, I will be a diligent student and a responsible member of the seminary community as I seek to grow in academic excellence, spiritual maturity and Christian discipleship in preparation for the service of God in the Church of Jesus Christ for the sake of its mission to the world.
MASTER OF DIVINITY DEGREE
Students admitted to the Master of Divinity degree program choose either a three component (year) program or a four component (year) pro- gram with an intern year leading to the Master of Divinity degree. The first two components of both involve a common program. The academic courses and supervised ministry in these initial components are designed to assist the student in developing intellectual tools and professional skills to begin
10 the practice of ministry. At the end of the second component, students, together with their peers and faculty, engage in a process of professional evaluation.
Students pursuing the three component Master of Divinity degree move directly to the final component. Students in the four component program proceed to two further components, the first of which includes a twelve- month period of supervised ministry in an approved setting. The final, on- campus component involves, in addition to academic course work, a sem- inar enabling students to reflect on their period of supervised ministry.
The term "components" is used rather than "years" since the amount of time a student takes to complete the component may be more or less than an academic year. The A and B components represent the initial com- mon program for the first professional degrees. The C component follows the professional assessment and represents the final stage leading to the Master of Divinity degree. For students in the four component program, the D component designates the 12-month period of supervised ministry, and the final component is the C on-campus component.
Requirements for the M.Div. Degree
1. There must be on file with the seminary a complete and official transcript of credits showing graduation with a bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college of liberal arts and sciences, or its equivalent, as well as a completed health form and standardized test results.
2. The student must achieve competency in writing and speech.
3. The student must be admitted to degree candidacy at the end of the B component. To qualify for candidacy, the student must be engaged in or have satisfied all the academic and supervised ministry requirements for the A and B components (as outlined on page 13) together with enough electives to total 74 credits. The overall grade average must be C + or better.
4. The candidate must satisfactorily complete all the requirements of the C component (as outlined on page 14) with a total of 104 credits, not counting Greek language credits.
5. The overall grade point average must be 2.3 or better.
6. The student must pass an approved Bible content exam and a stand- ard English test; test fees are the responsibility of the student.
7. The student must be in residence for at least six long semesters and in the sixth semester a student must be registered for at least ten hours. (Exception to this policy can be granted only by faculty vote on a written request made to the Dean of Faculty).
8. The faculty must be satisfied that the conduct and attitude of the candidate is becoming a minister of the Gospel and that he or she gives promise of useful service in the ministry or other church vocation.
11 9. All bills to the seminary must be paid and assurance given that all open accounts in the community and elsewhere have been satisfied. Stu- dents with education loans must agree to make prompt and regular pay- ments.
Professional Assessment and Admission to Degree Program
The admission to degree candidacy for the M.Div. degree emerges from the professional assessment and must be approved by the faculty. Profes- sional assessment is a major review of the student's potential for ministry that occurs after the completion of the major requirements of the A and B components. This assessment is usually scheduled in the spring term of the B component and is a condition for the student's beginning work in the C component. Detailed guidelines for the assessment process are given to the student well in advance, including criteria, data to be considered, compo- sition of the assessment committee, intent of the interview, and possible recommendations to the faculty which might ensue.
Every M.Div. degree student must meet the professional assessment requirement. A student seeking ordination shall have established a working relationship with the appropriate ecclesiastical body in order to be eligible for an assessment.
At the professional assessment, among other questions, questions of conduct and attitude shall be addressed, and any recommendations or stip- ulations arising from this will be reviewed by the faculty prior to awarding the M.Div. degree.
Awarding the Master of Divinity Degree
Students who have completed all requirements for the Master of Divin- ity degree shall be recommended to the Board of Directors in one of three ways:
1. with the notation that the faculty is satisfied that the student's con- duct and attitude are appropriate for the ordained Gospel ministry;
2. with the notation that at this time the faculty does not commend the student's conduct or attitude as appropriate for the ordained Gospel ministry but the faculty considers the student as having promise of useful service in the church;
3. with the notation that at the time of graduation the faculty does not commend the student's conduct and attitude as appropriate for the ordained Gospel ministry.
Certified Minister of Christian Education
A student in the M.Div. program can take Christian education courses which will lead to certification as a minister of Christian education. Stu- dents interested in this speciality should see the Dean of Faculty.
12 Certificate in Gerontology
Students in the M.Div. program may use elective credits for courses in gerontology offered by Columbia and by Georgia State University, which lead to a certificate in gerontology awarded by Georgia State. For further information see the Dean of Faculty.
MASTER OF DIVINITY CURRICULUM
A COMPONENT
Summer Credits Winter Credits
B021 Essentials of Greek P143 Worship 1 Electives 2
3
Fall Credits Spring Credits
B141 Old Testament Survey B154 New Testament Exegesis 2 B153 New Testament Exegesis B161 New Testament Survey 3 HD121 Church History HD122 Church History 4 P112 The Church's Ministry — HD181 Church and Contemporary An Introduction Society 3 Elective P151 Worship and Preaching 3
15 15
B COMPONENT
Summer Credits Winter Credits
SM210 Supervised Ministry 6 HD241 Alternative Context for Ministry 4
Fall Credits Spring Credits
B222 Hebrew 4 B233 Old Testament Exegesis 3 HD233 Christian Theology 3 HD234 Christian Theology 4 P222 Ministry of Teaching 3 HD272 Christian Ethics 3 P232 Ministry to Persons Electives 5
(with praxis) 5 15 15
P232 Ministry to Persons may be taken in the Spring Semester. HD272 Christian Ethics may be taken in the Fall Semester.
PROFESSIONAL ASSESSMENT
Prior to completion of the B component, a professional assessment is held for each student.
This is a major review of the student's potential for ministry and results in recommendations for further work at the B component level or admission to candidacy for the M.Div. degree and the C or D component.
13 C COMPONENT
Summer Credits Winter Credits
Free time or independent study Elective 3
Fall Credits Spring Credits
B373 Biblical Theology, Old Testament 3 B374 Biblical Theology, P381 The Practice of Ministry 3 New Testament 3 1343 Theology and Preaching 2 P382 The Practice of Ministry 3 1373 Evangelism and Mission 2 Electives 8
Electives 4 14 14
The Master of Divinity degree requires 104 credits, plus Greek (6). A student must take at least 3 elective credits in each of the three areas of the curriculum.
D COMPONENT - optional
This component is an optional intern year. For more information, see page 11.
MASTER OF ARTS IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES
The purpose of this two year flexible degree program is to provide theological studies for those exploring career options, preparing for doc- toral studies, church leadership positions, or specialized forms of lay min- istry, or for those investigating the relationships between a profession and theological issues or faith and the modern world. This program is not de- signed to prepare persons for the practice of ordained ministry.
Students, after consultation with the Director of the MATS Program and prior to the completion of 24 degree credits, select one of the following five fields of specialization: Old Testament, New Testament, Theology, Church History, Ethics. A faculty advisor from the area of specialization is assigned by the Director for consultation in the selection of courses and the required Independent Study in the specialization, which includes a major paper. Proficiency in Hebrew or Greek is a requirement for the Old Testament or New Testament specialization.
General Requirements for the MA. in Theological Studies Degree
1. Students must earn a total of 48 credits. Included shall be the MATS Seminar, at least one basic course in three of the five fields of specialization; an additional course in two of the five fields, a minimum of five courses in the chosen field of specialization and three courses in a cognate field. Other course requirements may be established by the Area in which the specialization falls. No more than three Practical Theology Area courses may be counted as electives in the degree program.
2. Students must pass an Independent Study in the field of speciali- zation. The purpose of the Independent Study and the research paper is to provide students with the opportunity to explore in depth a critical issue
14 in the field and to bring analytical and constructive skills to bear on the issue. In consultation with the Professor with whom the Independent Study is done, a second reader for the major paper will be chosen. Follow- ing the reading of the paper, the student and the two readers will discuss the paper.
3. All work must be completed within five years from the date of admission.
Details of the program are available from the Director of the Master of Arts in Theological Studies Program, Columbia Seminary, Box 520, Decatur, Georgia 30031-0520.
15 ADVANCED DEGREES
Columbia offers three programs leading to advanced degrees. Each builds on the M.Div. degree and, in the case of the D.Min. and S.T.D. programs, also on necessary ministry experience which has ensued since the reception of the M.Div. degree.
In addition to the resources of the faculty and library on Columbia's campus, graduate students are expected to draw upon the resources of the Atlanta area. The S.T.D. and D.Min. programs are administered by the Graduate Professional Studies Committee of the Atlanta Theological As- sociation, which coordinates and augments the resources of Candler School of Theology of Emory University, the Interdenominational Theological Center, Columbia, Erskine Theological Seminary in Due West, SC, and Lu- theran Theological Southern Seminary in Columbia, SC. Th.M. degree stu- dents may also include in their program studies at these other seminaries.
The resources of the Atlanta community are also available to Columbia graduate students. Accredited programs of clinical pastoral education and pastoral counseling are available in many settings. The Urban Training Organization of Atlanta provides resources in the area of urban problems and urban ministries. Numerous national and regional offices of denomi- national and interdenominational agencies are located in Atlanta. Other educational opportunities are available at Emory University, Georgia State University, and colleges in the area.
Students must submit to the Advanced Degrees Committee for approval a written statement of the topic and proposal for research, together with the names of the faculty members serving on the dissertation/thesis com- mittee. This must be submitted no later than the November meeting of the Advanced Degrees Committee in the academic year in which the student anticipates graduation. The topic and proposal must be previously ap- proved by the dissertation/thesis committee.
For students desiring to graduate in any advanced degree program at the spring commencement, March 1 is the deadline for provisional approval of the thesis or dissertation by the project committee, and April 15 is the deadline for final approval of the completed project.
MASTER OF THEOLOGY
The Master of Theology (Th.M.) degree program has three purposes: for advanced study in an area of ministry, especially by persons in pastoral ministry; as preparation for entering teaching or as a step toward a Ph.D.; and as preparation for a specialization in ministry (pastoral counseling, for example).
Admission
Application for admission to the Th.M. program is made through the office of the Director of Advanced Studies. The M.Div. degree from an accredited seminary or divinity school, or its academic equivalent, is re-
16 quired. In certain cases a Master of Arts or a Master of Theological Studies degree in the appropriate area may be accepted as a prerequisite and ad- ditional preparatory work may be required. Ordinarily, a B average in an applicant's college and seminary program is considered a minimum stand- ard for admission. Except for the Th.M. in pastoral counseling, a knowledge of both the Hebrew and Greek languages is prerequisite for the program. If an applicant's M.Div. course required less than these two languages, the student may substitute an approved language for one of the Biblical lan- guages.
Requirements for the Degree
In order to qualify for the Th.M. degree, a student must complete the following within five years (six years for Pastoral Counseling):
1. at Ieast24-Semester credits of academic work at the advanced level , (courses numbered in the 600 s) with grades that average not less than B. This academic work shall involve at least 15 hours taken through regular residential courses at Columbia Seminary.
2. an acceptable thesis, which shall constitute six additional credits.
3. an oral examination, which shall be given after the thesis has been completed.
Concentration
Each student will concentrate in one of the following areas:
1. Biblical studies
2. Historical-doctrinal studies
- 3. Practical Theology studies
At least 12 course credits must be taken in the area of concentration. Within that area at least nine credits, in addition to the six credits for the thesis, must be taken in a chosen field (i.e., Old Testament or theology or evangelism). At least six course credits must be taken outside the area of concentration in one or both of the other areas.
All course credit must be in 600 or 700 level courses. However, up to three credits of lower level course work may be counted if there is prior approval by the thesis committee (if appointed) or the Director of Advanced Studies and the Dean of Faculty.
Pastoral Counseling Specialization
A student concentrating in pastoral studies may elect the field of pas- toral care or may elect a specialization in pastoral counseling. The begin- ning of the latter program requires the successful completion of a non- credit intern year in an institution accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education.
17 By the end of the first year, a student adjudged sufficiently competent by the multidisciplinary professional committee is admitted to the coun- seling practicum for counseling supervision in a center accredited by the American Association of Pastoral Counselors. Sufficient supervision is pro- vided through the counseling practicum to qualify one for application as a Member in the American Association of Pastoral Counselors. Six credits from the Practicum (P638) may be applied to the required 24 credits of academic work.
DOCTOR OF MINISTRY
The Doctor of Ministry degree program for the working minister has been established by the schools participating in the Atlanta Theological Association. The program has been designed to continue the education of persons for their practice of ministry in the church and in related institu- tional settings. It provides an advanced, yet flexible, education for those whose vocation as servants of people and servants of Jesus Christ implies their further disciplined reflection upon, and possibly their further spe- cialization within, their own ministry.
Students apply for admission in a particular school of the Atlanta The- ological Association but may take advanced courses in any ATA school.
Admission
Each applicant should hold an M.Div. or equivalent degree from an accredited seminary or divinity school, with a superior academic record and/or superior professional performance, and should have at least one year, preferably three or more, of professional experience since receiving the basic degree.
Each applicant must submit a personal statement of not more than ten double-spaced pages giving biographical data, academic and ministry achievements, interests, goals, and personal purposes for the D.Min. pro- gram that illustrate continued development.
Advanced standing on the basis of post-M.Div. courses in other pro- grams will be determined by the Dean of Faculty.
Program of Study
Although it may be spread over a period up to four years, the program of study requires participation in the equivalent of more than a full year of academic and clinical courses. The doctoral project is executed after the completion of these courses and usually as part of the ongoing professional work of the minister.
Thirty-six semester credits are required, distributed as follows:
Six credits for the core seminar in contemporary ministry and career assessment;
18 Six credits for an approved ministry-under-supervision experience equivalent to approximately 400 hours;
Eighteen credits of advanced courses;
Six credits for the doctoral project.
To assist both personal development and also course and project plan- ning, each student secures a faculty adviser and a doctoral committee. After completion of course work and before the execution of the doctoral project, the student will take an examination covering a range of subjects desig- nated by his or her doctoral committee.
For further information and application forms, write to Director of Ad- vanced Studies, Columbia Theological Seminary, Box 520, Decatur, Georgia 30031-0520.
DOCTOR OF SACRED THEOLOGY IN PASTORAL COUNSELING
This degree is offered through the Atlanta Theological Association by the Candler School of Theology, Columbia Theological Seminary, and the Interdenominational Theological Center. The program of study is con- ducted under the direction of the S.T.D. Committee of the Atlanta Theo- logical Association. The S.T.D. Committee has responsibility for approving admission to the program, establishing curriculum offerings, and certifying candidates for the award of the degree. Students may register for courses at any of the ATA seminaries.
Aims of the Program
The purpose of the Doctor of Sacred Theology in pastoral counseling is to prepare clergy to serve as pastoral counselors in a local church or on the staff of a community counseling center, to serve as consultants to other clergy, and to offer training in pastoral care and counseling. The program is designed to prepare persons for the specialized ministry of pastoral coun- seling at a doctoral level of competence and for membership at the Fellow level in the American Association of Pastoral Counselors. The degree is intended to be an equivalent of the Ph.D. but is designed for those whose interest in pastoral counseling is primarily professional and theological.
Program of Study
The studies included within the program will help the student gain an advanced understanding of appropriate theological and theoretical con- cepts; learn under qualified supervision the application of these concepts in pastoral counseling and how to promote professional integration of the- ory and skills in both pastoral counseling and pastoral guidance; and design and execute a research project appropriate to the student's professional practice which will give evidence of creative ability to contribute to this aspect of pastoral counseling.
19 Course Work and Practicum
In carrying out this program, which should not exceed six years, the student must enroll for a minimum of 36 semester hours of academic course work and 18 semester hours of clinical supervision through the Pastoral Counseling Practicum.
Core Seminars (three credits per semester: ATA463; ATA471; ATA473; ATA475) are required in the first four semesters of studies. The student ordinarily enters the pastoral counseling practicum when entering the pro- gram of studies and continues until judged competent as a counselor. The clinical setting for supervision is the Pastoral Counseling Service of the Georgia Association for Pastoral Care.
Each student admitted to the program shall have one member of the pastoral counseling faculty as advisor.
Comprehensive Examinations
Upon completion of these 48 credits with a B average, the student may apply to take the Comprehensive Examination, which tests the competence in both the content and performance of pastoral counseling. The content areas in which the student will be examined include:
a) Theology, with the foci upon theological method and pastoral the- ology;
b) Psychology, including theories of personality and development, psy- chodynamics of behavior and of religious experience, and theories of counseling and psychotherapy;
c) Pastoral care, including history of pastoral care, ministerial role, guidance at the passage points of life, ministry in crisis situations, and referrals;
d) social and cultural studies which pertain to pastoral counseling;
e) a related area of the student's choice.
The performance areas in which the student will be examined include:
a) evaluation interviewing,
b) pastoral counseling,
c) supervision,
d) professional maturity within the role of pastoral counselor,
e) ability to relate pastoral counseling to the total ministerial role.
Dissertation
Following satisfactory performance in the Comprehensive Examination, the student will then engage in an approved research project which dem- onstrates ability to utilize theological and theoretical knowledge in relation
20 to some problem of his or her professional practice, and which contributes useful findings and insights to this area of theological investigation. The student will prepare a dissertation and undergo an oral examination on the project/dissertation. Students who do not register for course work, clin- ical work, or ATA489 in any long semester will be required to take ATA000.
The dissertation carries 6 credits and completes the 54 credits required in this program.
Professional Certification
The supervision in pastoral counseling, which is an integral part of the S.T.D. degree program, is provided according to the standards of the Amer- ican Association of Pastoral Counselors and the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. It may be used, therefore, to meet the requirements for counseling supervision of both the A.A.P.C. and the A.A.M.F.T.
Admission
Applicants must hold the Master of Divinity or equivalent degree with a superior academic record from an accredited institution and must have had post-seminary professional experience in which significant learning and professional promise were evident. In addition, applicants must have 7 significant experience in ministry (approximately three years full-time em- ployment after completion of the first theological degree) and in clinical pastoral education (usually four consecutive units).
The admission process includes:
a) an assessment of applicant's academic grades and professional per- formance,
b) a statement of purpose,
c) references and other materials supplied with the application,
d) a personal interview with the director of the program, and
e) one or more personal interviews with the pastoral counseling faculty and appropriate officers of the school to which application is being made.
The deadline for receipt of all application material is February 15 of the year for which fall semester admission is requested.
A student who, though otherwise acceptable, has not had courses in personality development and pastoral care equivalent to those taught in the participating seminaries of the ATA, must take these courses without credit during the first year of residence.
Application forms and further general information about the S.T.D. in Pastoral Counseling program may be obtained from: Director, S.T.D. Pro- gram or from the Director for Advanced Studies, Columbia Theological Seminary, Box 520, Decatur, Georgia 30031-0520 - Telephone 404/378-8821.
21 CONTINUING EDUCATION
Continuing education opportunities for ministers and church profes- sionals are a vital part of Columbia Seminary. These non-credit events are essential to spiritual, academic, and professional growth. Several different types of opportunities are offered:
1. Large, established, on-campus events offer a variety of courses, to- gether with daily chapel services. The major events are the Summer Session, held the first two full weeks in July, and the January Sem- inars for Ministers early in January. The Columbia Forum is a third but somewhat different continuing education event. 2. Throughout the year small events, centered around one activity or subject, are held both on and off campus. Examples are a study/ retreat at the beach, a week spent in work and dialogue at Koinonia and Habitat for Humanity, contemplative weeks at retreat centers for men and women, a seminar on religion and the arts, and retreat style '"conversations" with outstanding religious leaders in the new continuing education center on campus. 3. Overseas travel/study trips are a regular part of the continuing education program. In 1991 the scheduled trips are: a week in Ja- maica at the United Theological College and a travel/study tour in Greece and Turkey to visit New Testament sites. 4. Individual study is available to ministers who wish to spend time on the campus, working in the library and consulting with a faculty member. The Director of Continuing Education will make arrange- ments for this kind of on-campus directed study. 5. Directed readings on particular subjects provide "at-home" contin- uing education. A list of subjects is available from the continuing education office. Once the subject is selected, books will be sent on that subject from the seminary library. The reading lists are de- signed by faculty members from Columbia, Union Theological Sem- inary in Richmond, and Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.
A calendar of events for 1991/92 is available upon request. For more in- formation on continuing education opportunities, write the Director of Con- tinuing Education, Columbia Seminary, Box 520, Decatur, GA 30031-0520.
LAY INSTITUTE OF FAITH AND LIFE
In 1987 Columbia Seminary established the Lay Institute of Faith and Life to equip laity for ministry in the church and in the world. Courses offered include biblical studies, theology, church history, ethics, family life, church leadership, and spiritual formation. The Institute also coordinates weekend seminars, workshops, conferences, and laity renewal events both on and off campus. It works with presbyteries and local congregations to provide church officer training in faith development and leadership skills.
22 Twice yearly the Institute sponsors at the seminary the Lay School of Bible and Theology. Similar Lay Schools in various formats are offered in presbyteries and congregations. For further information, write to Lay In- stitute of Faith and Life, Columbia Theological Seminary, Box 520, Decatur, GA 30031-0520.
ASIAN MINISTRIES CENTER
Columbia Seminary cooperates with the Presbyterian Synods of South Atlantic and Living Waters in a ministry to Korean American congregations and leadership training through the Consultative Committee on Korean American Ministry. This committee supervises the work of a staff person at Columbia Seminary who assists the seminary and the two synods in this ministry. This person serves as the Director of the Asian Ministries Center.
Recent grants from the Outreach and the Luce Foundations have made it possible to enhance the program of the Asian Ministries Center. For further information write to the Director of Asian Ministries, Columbia Theological Seminary, Box 520, Decatur, GA 30031-0520.
RELATED ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
In addition to Basic and Advanced Degree Programs and Continuing Education, Columbia Seminary offers a wide variety of academic oppor- tunities. Some of these are in relationships with other educational institu- tions; others are special emphases of Columbia.
ATLANTA THEOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
Through the Atlanta Theological Association (ATA), Columbia enjoys academic and professional affiliations with Candler School of Theology, Erskine Theological Seminary, Interdenominational Theological Center, Lu- theran Theological Southern Seminary, Georgia Association for Pastoral Care, and Urban Training Organization of Atlanta. The association devel- ops and coordinates educational programs and resources of these member institutions, which include approximately 1,600 students, 100 faculty, and a combined library collection of 600,000 volumes. (Students and scholars also have access to the holdings of 16 libraries in the Atlanta-Athens area which comprise the University Center of Georgia.) Among significant and promising cooperative endeavors, in addition to the Doctor of Sacred The- ology and Doctor of Ministry degree programs, are cross registration, shar- ing of faculty, library and lectureship resources, interseminary courses and experimental programs in various academic disciplines and professional specializations.
23 UNIVERSITY CENTER OF GEORGIA
Columbia Seminary is a founding institution of the metropolitan Atlanta consortium of institutions of higher education, called the University Center of Georgia (UCG). The institutions included are Agnes Scott College, At- lanta College of Art, Atlanta University Center, Columbia Theological Sem- inary, Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia State University, Kennesaw College, Mercer University Atlanta, Oglethorpe Uni- versity, Southern Technical Institute, and the University of Georgia.
The areas of cooperation are broad and provide the student with ex- ceptional opportunities across a spectrum of disciplines from science to art.
CROSS REGISTRATION AT AREA SCHOOLS
Columbia students may cross register for courses at a variety of insti- tutions in the Atlanta area through the seminary registrar and at no ad- ditional charge. Students may cross register locally at Candler School of Theology and the Interdenominational Theological Center and institutions of the University Center of Georgia.
Columbia students may also cross register at Erskine Theological Sem- inary in Due West, SC. Such cross registration is especially encouraged during the January Term or in the Summer Session.
CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION
Clinical pastoral education is a first-hand learning experience under certified supervision which provides theological students and pastors with opportunities for intensive study of pastoral relationships and which seeks to make clear in understanding and practice the resources, methods, and meanings of the Christian faith as expressed through pastoral care. Colum- bia's membership in the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education means that its students will be given priority of choice in institutions elected, especially those listed within the Southeast.
APPALACHIAN MINISTRIES EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE
Columbia Seminary is a member of the AMERC consortium. AMERC provides specialized training for students preparing for ministry in the Appalachian Church and other missional settings, with particular attention to small town and rural congregations. Through its two educational pro- grams—an eight-week summer course and a January travel seminar — AMERC provides students with opportunities to learn about the Appala- chian region, its people and history, its culture and religion, and its needs and issues for ministry. Students study models for ministry currently in use and those expected to be more effective in the future. During the summer course, in addition to the concentrated academic program, students are assigned to field placement sites as participant-observers.
24 THE MIDEAST SEMINAR
A summer travel seminar is sponsored jointly by Columbia Theological Seminary, Candler School of Theology at Emory University, and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY, consisting of a three-week study trip to Israel, Jordan, and Greece. The program, subsidized by a private foundation, is directed by Dr. Max Miller, Professor of Old Testa- ment Studies at Candler. It is limited to 20 participants — five students from each of the schools plus five lay persons selected from positions of lead- ership in the Southeast.
The program has two purposes: to provide an in-depth study tour of the area which stands at the center of our Biblical heritage and which plays such a crucial role in current international affairs; to provide a situation in which the leaders of tomorrow's church can get to know each other today and develop close bonds of understanding and friendship. At the same time there is opportunity for extended interchange between the students preparing for professional careers in the church and lay persons who are already playing key roles in business and community affairs. Professor David Moessner is Columbia's representative for the program.
NATIONAL CAPITAL SEMESTER FOR SEMINARIANS
Columbia Seminary is a participating institution in the National Capital Semester for Seminarians, organized by Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington, DC. The program provides an opportunity for seminary stu- dents to spend a semester in Washington for study and involvement in the processes of government and the concerns of the churches. The design includes an interaction/reflection seminar, supervised study, and the op- portunity to elect other courses in Washington institutions. For information, see the Dean of Faculty.
SPECIAL EMPHASES
INTERNATIONAL THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION
Columbia Seminary is committed to the task of preparing students for ministry in a world that is shrinking rapidly and where preoccupation with parochial concerns is no longer an option. A varied program of interna- tional education has emerged from serious, cross-cultural dialogue with church leaders in other parts of the world — in particular, the Caribbean. During the 1990-91 academic year, over 65 percent of the second year M.Div. students participated in one of Columbia's international programs. These include:
• an international component for the second year course, "Al- ternative Context For Ministry." Students may choose to take this course in an international setting during the Winter Term. During the 1991 Winter Term three different international al-
25 tentative contexts for ministry were offered: Central America, the Caribbean (Jamaica), and Eastern Europe (Hungary).
• a three-week Mideast Seminar.
• supervised ministry placements for Columbia students in Car- ibbean churches under the supervision of experienced Carib- bean pastors.
• Columbia students studying or working in England, Germany, Jamaica, Kenya, Korea, Scotland, and Switzerland.
• a joint Doctor of Ministry program with the United Theological College of the West Indies. Many of the classes are held in Kingston, Jamaica.
• international students, faculty, and pastors from four conti- nents working and studying on the Columbia campus.
• a week-long continuing education event in the spring for pas- tors, held on the campus of the United Theological College of the West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica.
• a three-week seminar held each year on the Columbia campus for Korean pastors. This seminar is sponsored jointly by Co- lumbia, the Presbyterian Church of Korea, and the Division of International Missions, Presbyterian Church (USA).
Some of these programs are part of a program co-ordinated by the Atlanta Theological Association. Others reflect cooperative efforts with the Presbyterian Church (USA), or with an overseas denomination or theolog- ical institution.
For further information, write to the Director of International Theolog- ical Education, Columbia Theological Seminary, Box 520, Decatur, GA 30031-0520.
THE COLUMBIA FORUM
Each year, during the last week of January, Columbia sponsors a four- day forum built around a guest preacher and two significant lectureships. The activities include, in addition to three worship services and two sets of three lectures, a variety of formal and informal occasions with the lead- ers. Special events for alumni/ae are also planned during this week.
One lectureship is the Thomas Smyth Foundation Lectures, begun through a bequest of the Rev. Thomas Smyth, pastor of the Second Pres- byterian Church of Charleston, SC, from 1831 to 1873. Since 1911 distin- guished scholars from the United States and abroad have presented lectures on a variety of themes and issues. Recent Smyth Lecturers have been Dr. Leander Keck, Dr. Hendrikus Berkhof, Dr. Thomas G. Long, Dr. Phyllis
Trible, Dr. Robert McAfee Brown, Dr. Archie Smith, Jr., and Dr. J. Christiaan Beker.
26 The other lectureship, the Alumni/ae Lectures, brings to the campus theologians and ministers who address the seminary community, gradu- ates, and interested pastors during the annual Columbia Forum. Recent speakers have been Dr. Fred B. Craddock, the Rev. Will Campbell, Dr. Paolo Ricca, Dr. James A. Sanders, Mr. Doug Marlette, Mr. Gustav Niebuhr, Dr.
Jack Stotts, and Dr. Douglas J. Hall.
Currently, both series, together with a guest preacher and colloquia, are offered during the Columbia Forum, following the January Term. Recent preachers have been Dr. W. Frank Harrington, the Rev. Joanna Adams, the Rev. Barbara Lundblad, the Rev. Craig Mason, Dr. Gary Demarest; Dr. P. C. Enniss was the preacher for 1991.
For further information, write to the Vice President for Development/ Seminary Relations, Columbia Theological Seminary, Box 520, Decatur, GA 30031-0520.
EVANGELISM EMPHASIS
In 1981, Columbia Seminary initiated a program in evangelism. Through the seminary, courses are offered to M.Div., M.A.T.S., and graduate stu- dents. The director of the program provides consultation for local congre- gations, presbyteries, and other governing bodies.
Each year Columbia sponsors a School of Evangelism during the first week of summer school. Information on the School is available by February 1st.
Through the program on evangelism, new initiatives have been devel- oped for local congregations, including emphases on training, visitation, congregational renewal, and pastoral spirituality.
The Thompson Scholar Program, a part of the evangelism program, brings to the campus 15-20 key pastors from across the denomination each year. The purpose is to train leaders for the future. Interested persons should write the director for further information.
Through the agency of CTS Press, numerous programs, resources, and books are produced to assist in the work of evangelism. For information write CTS Press, Box 520, Decatur, GA 30031.
In the future, the evangelism program will include work in New Church Development and Christian Spirituality in the life of congregations.
27 SUPPORT FACILITIES
THE JOHN BULOW CAMPBELL LIBRARY
At the heart of the educative effort of the seminary is the library. Named for John Bulow Campbell, an Atlanta benefactor and member of Columbia's Board of Directors during the 1930s, the library is an integral part of the teaching program. It seeks to extend the work of the classroom in breadth and depth, to provide for student and faculty research, and to encourage reading beyond course requirements.
The collection includes books, periodicals, church records, tapes, cas- settes, and microfilms. It is a well-balanced selection of older and more modern works and is particularly strong in Biblical studies, Biblical archae- ology, patristics, the Reformation, pastoral counseling, and Presbyterianism. Reformation sources include the Calvin and Melanchthon sections of the Corpus Reformatorum and the Weimer edition of Luther. This specialized collection, together with the ATA theological libraries and the UCG general collections, provides an outstanding resource for Columbia students.
SEMINARY ARCHIVES
The primary focus of the seminay archives, housed in the library, is the history and development of Columbia Seminary. The archive also is the place of record for all Columbia Seminary publications.
TELEVISION
Columbia has videotaping facilities on its campus. Videotaping is used in a variety of ways in classroom instruction and in preaching practicums. Plans for developing a Media Center are underway.
THE COLUMBIA BOOKSTORE
The seminary bookstore, located in the Richards Center, provides books, materials, and supplies at a discount for students to begin collecting for their own theological library and for persons working toward advanced degrees to continue that process. The bookstore also serves pastors, lay- persons, and churches all over the Southeast. Its inventory includes a wide selection of standard and current books in the historical-doctrinal area, the pastoral area, and in Bible and homiletics, including many commentaries on the Old and New Testaments. Greater discounts are offered during special sales. The bookstore is open from 10:30 to 2:30, Monday through Friday, with special hours during campus events.
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CURRICULUM AND COURSES
The teaching program at Columbia is arranged in four areas: Biblical, historical-doctrinal, practical theology, and supervised ministry. Studies in each of these areas are combined with the interdisciplinary studies in the curriculum for the first professional degrees. While classroom instruction is basic to these first degree programs, their goal is to equip students to continue their education independently. The resources of the library, the structure of course work, and independent study courses encourage early realization of that goal.
BIBLICAL area studies seek to help the students understand and inter- pret an ancient book, the Bible, in a modern world. To do this, these studies are concerned with developing tools and skills to understand the ancient world, its language, history, and thought, and tools and skills to grasp the meaning of the Bible for contemporary people. Greek and Hebrew are required so that students can gain facility in handling the original Biblical languages and in understanding the text in its native tongue. Courses in the area provide an opportunity for interpreting the text and for experience in articulating the message in a theological fashion.
HISTORICAL-DOCTRINAL studies help students understand the past so that they can understand the present and how we got here. Students engaged in these studies also struggle to form their own theology and to discover what it means to be Christian in today's world. Since Columbia stands within the Reformed tradition, historical-doctrinal studies are con- cerned not only with right thinking, but also with the relation of Christian faith and doctrine to all the arenas of life. Therefore, studies in this area engage students in consideration of the social, political, economic, and cul- tural life of today in the United States and across the world. In historical- doctrinal studies students acquire the tools they will need throughout their lives for dealing theologically with themselves and the world around them, tools that will enable graduates to lead the church in a prophetic and reconciling way as it works out its mission in the world.
The PRACTICAL THEOLOGY area centers on the functioning of the theologian as a minister, and its concern is to train students to be ministers and to lead other persons in ministering. Studies in this area consider the dynamics of the minister's role as pastor, evangelist, leader of worship, preacher, teacher, and administrator. Since we do not fully know today the shape of the ministry of tomorrow, the concern of these studies is to train students to understand the issues involved, to help them see their own strengths and weaknesses, and then to develop a flexibility that will enable them to take their Biblical and theological understanding and deal with whatever issues they face during their ministry.
30 SUPERVISED MINISTRY serves an integrative function for the curric- ulum. Through its structure students are involved in the actual practice of ministry under competent supervision. Through experiential, relational, and inductive learning, the student explores within a peer group the forms, styles, contents, and concepts of ministry. Not only does the student put into practice what has been learned through studies in the Biblical, histor- ical-doctrinal, and pastoral areas, but these studies are integrated with the practice of ministry and the personhood of the student.
Columbia's faculty recognizes that the method of teaching also makes a significant contribution to learning. Consequently, a variety of teaching methods is employed. Team teaching, which enables the professors them- selves to participate more fully in the learning process, and which effec- tively brings different kinds of competence together in the classroom, is widely used. Because small groups are a part of most courses, creative interchange between student and student and between students' peers and professors is the mark of instruction at Columbia. Field trips, simulations, seminars and use of audio-visuals (especially video) are also examples of a wide variety of teaching methods.
The faculty reserves the right to modify individual course requirements within a degree program. Such changes will be effective the next time such courses are offered or at a later date as determined by the faculty. Degree programs and their major requirements will remain unchanged for students entering that program, but changes may be made at any time to be effective for all entering students in the next academic year.
COURSES OF INSTRUCTION
Listed on the following pages are the courses taught by the faculty of Columbia Theological Seminary. Changes in faculty situations and in stu- dent needs inevitably will necessitate modification from term to term re- sulting in the failure to offer some electives and the substitution of others.
The letter in the course designation is determined by the area in which it is offered: B for Biblical; HD for Historical-Doctrinal; P for Practical The- ology; I for Interdisciplinary; and SM for Supervised Ministry. Courses whose numbers are prefaced by ATA are offered by the Atlanta Theological Association. The hundred's digit refers to the level of the course and whether it is required for the basic degree program or elective:
100s are required courses for A component students.
200s are required courses for B component students.
300s are required courses for C component students.
500s are elective courses designed primarily for A and B component students but open to advanced students by permission of the instruc- tor.
600s are elective courses designed for advanced students (C component and graduate students) but open to others when prerequisites are met, when space is available, and by permission of the instructor.
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700s are off-campus electives at advanced level.
800s are honors courses.
The teen's digit identifies the particular academic discipline within the area, except in Interdisciplinary and Supervised Ministry courses.
BIBLICAL AREA
FACULTY: Walter Brueggemann (sabbatic leave, winter, spring), Charles B. Cousar, Beverly R. Gaventa (Chairperson), David M. Gunn, David P. Moessner, James D. Newsome, Stanley P. Saunders.
Required courses for M.Div. degree B141 SURVEY OF THE OLD TESTAMENT Newsome
A study of the Old Testament with special attention to its literary devel- opment and theological content, as viewed against the background of the history and religion of ancient Israel. Fall 3 credits
B153 EXEGESIS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT - Cousar or Gaventa or Moessner or Saunders
An introduction to exegetical methods in the study of the New Testament. The Greek text of Philippians is read and interpreted. Fall 2 credits
B154 EXEGESIS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT - II Cousar or Gaventa or Moessner or Saunders
A second-level course in exegesis concentrating on selected passages from the Greek text in one of the synoptic gospels. Prerequisite: B153 Spring 2 credits
B161 SURVEY OF THE NEW TESTAMENT Cousar or Gaventa or Moessner
A study of the New Testament books with special attention to their literary character and their theological content, as viewed in light of the history and development of the early church. Also required for M.A. in Youth Ministry. Spring 3 credits
B222 ESSENTIALS OF HEBREW Newsome
An intensive study of the essential elements of Hebrew grammar, syntax, and vocabulary preparatory to reading and studying exegetically the He- brew Old Testament. Fall 4 credits
32 B223 ESSENTIALS OF HEBREW Gunn
The goal is to learn basic elements of Hebrew and to use the tools which enable the reader of the English Bible to draw upon the original Hebrew when formulating an understanding of the text. Particular texts studied will include the stories of Dinah (Gen. 34), Tamar (Gen. 38), Jeptha's daugh- ter (Judges 11, 12), Bathsheba and Tamar (2 Sam. 11-13). Fall 4 credits
B224 ESSENTIALS OF HEBREW AND EXEGESIS OF RUTH AND OTHER STORIES Gunn
The initial goal is to learn basic elements of Hebrew and to use the tools which enable the reader of the English Bible to draw upon the original Hebrew when formulating an understanding of the text. The second goal is a close reading of the Book of Ruth together with some other stories of women — Dinah (Gen. 34), Tamar (Gen. 38), Rahab (Josh. 2), Bathsheba and Tamar (2 Sam. 11-13). Finally, the course seeks to develop imaginative and sensitive ways of reading (exegesis) that pay attention both to literary features of the narratives and to the concerns and commitments which we bring to the stories as readers in the church. 7 credits
*B231 OLD TESTAMENT EXEGESIS: REPRESENTATIVE TEXTS Newsome
A reading and exegesis of selected Old Testament passages which are sig- nificant for an understanding of the nature of ancient Hebrew literature and the faith of Israel. Special attention will be given to their relevance to Christian theology and to their use in the preaching and teaching ministry of the Church. Prerequisite: B222 Fall 3 credits
*B234 OLD TESTAMENT EXEGESIS: ESTHER OR RUTH Gunn
A close reading of a short story, with attention to significant features of the Hebrew text. Careful exploration of literary aspects (e.g. structure, plot, character, point of view, wordplay, allusion) facilitates a deeper awareness of the theological impact of Old Testament storytelling. Feminist criticism provides an important focus for the course. Prerequisite: B222 or B223 3 credits
B373 OLD TESTAMENT THEOLOGY Brueggemann
An investigation of major theological themes within the traditions of the Old Testament. Special attention will be devoted to fresh methods of re- lating the biblical material to contemporary understandings of the nature of human life. 3 credits
* Students in the B component are required to take one of these courses. The other may be taken as an elective.
33 B374 NEW TESTAMENT THEOLOGY Cousar or Moessner
The nature of New Testament "theology," the uses of texts in constructive theology, and the unity and diversity of the New Testament will be inves- tigated in the light of the primary theological claims of the New Testament writings. Prerequisites: B153, B154, B161 3 credits
Elective Courses
General and Background
B514 INTERTESTAMENTAL PERIOD Newsome
A seminar devoted to the investigation of the history of the Jewish people from the return from exile to the birth of Christ. Emphasis will be upon the literature (both canonical and non-canonical) of this period against the background of social, economic, political, and cultural events. Attention will also be given to the rise of Jewish sects. Prerequisite: B141 2 credits
B615 NEW TESTAMENT ETHICS Saunders
An exploration of the moral world of the first Christians, focusing on such issues as social power in community, sexuality, the relations between men and women, and the relations between Christians and the non-Christian world. Attention will be directed to passages from the letters of Paul and selected Gospel texts, exploring ways these texts can help shape a distinc- tively Christian ethos in the modern world. 2 or 3 credits
B616 HERMENEUTICS Beardslee
How Scripture comes alive in the Church and to the modern reader is the question of hermeneutics. Both established views (allegory, historical inter- pretation) and more recent types of interpretation (existentialist and lin- guistic hermeneutics, feminist interpretations, and process hermeneutics) will be explored. 2 or 3 credits
B617 APOCALYPTIC Newsome
An exploration of Jewish and Christian apocalyptic, both canonical and extra-canonical, in the effort to understand the world view and theological outlook of those groups and individuals responsible for this distinctive literature. 2 or 3 credits
B618 BIBLICAL THEMES IN RECENT LITERATURE Gaventa
An exploration of some recent literature and the biblical themes reflected in it, with attention to the ways in which literature can enhance ministry. Final reading selections have not yet been made, but the following authors
34 may be included: Elie Wiesel, Clyde Edgerton, Jeanette Haien, Bernard Malamud, Flannery O'Connor, Ferrol Sams, and Toni Morrison. 3 credits
B619 GOD THE FATHER: BIBLICAL AND THEOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES Gunn, Stevenson-Moessner
This seminar will consider how the image of God as father functions in the Bible and in the life and worship of the Church today. It will seek to understand the feminist critique of this language and to explore possible responses. 3 credits
Ancient Languages
B021 ESSENTIALS OF GREEK Staff
An intensive study of the essential elements of Koine Greek grammar, syn- tax, and vocabulary preparatory to reading the Greek New Testament. Re- quired of all students not having taken Greek in college. Summer Session Only 6 credits
B526 PREACHING FROM THE GREEK LECTIONARY Moessner
Lectionary passages from the Greek text will be translated, exegetical meth- ods and hermeneutical issues discussed, and sermon outlines presented. The goal is to facilitate use of the Greek text in sermon preparation and to consolidate and develop exegetical skills in proceeding from text to sermon.
B527 GREEK READING Cousar
A course designed to build upon elementary Greek grammar and basic exegesis in preparation for additional courses in exegesis, for biblical elec- tives, and, in time, for ordination exams. Prerequisite: B153 2 credits
B620 HEBREW READING Gunn or Newsome
Rapid reading of selections from the Hebrew Old Testament with a view to increasing facility in the use of the language; emphasis on grammatical structures and vocabulary. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor 2 or 3 credits
B623 ARAMAIC Newsome
A study of the essential elements of Palestinian Jewish Aramaic as these relate to the Aramaic portions of Ezra and Daniel and to the Aramaic ele- ments in the New Testament. Prerequisite: B222 3 credits
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B631 JEREMIAH Brueggemann
A close reading of selected passages from the Book of Jeremiah, with special attention to the way the prophet's distinctive proclamation is mediated through conventional language and literary forms and the power of poetry. Prerequisite: B222/B223 2 or 3 credits
B633 OLD TESTAMENT EXEGESIS: AMOS Newsome
The Hebrew text of the Book of Amos will be examined in the effort to identify major theological themes and literary forms. Prerequisite: B222 3 credits
B635 AUTHORS, TEXTS, AND READERS: CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES TO BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION Gunn
This seminar will delineate some of the major ways of reading the Bible today and attempt to chart the relationship between them. It will relate these interpretive strategies to contemporary critical theory, including fem- inist theory. The primary (but not exclusive) focus will be on Old Testament narrative, using particular biblical texts (from Genesis, Judges, Samuel, and Daniel) and particular works of criticism by way of illustration. Prerequisites: B141, B153, B154, B222/223, and permission of instructor 2 or 3 credits
B544 PSALMS Brueggemann
This course will explore the faith resources offered in the book of the Psalms, with special attention given to the points of contact between the poems and current life-situations. This will be done by considering the God who is addressed in the Psalms, the difference these prayers make in one's daily life and the interrelatedness of the Psalms to daily pastoral crises and to use in liturgical settings. 2 credits
B545 INTRODUCTION TO THE HEBREW PROPHETS Newsome
An overview of the prophetic tradition within ancient Israel in which spe- cial attention is given to the theological themes of the several books of the prophetic corpus of the Old Testament. The cultural context in which in- dividual prophetic personalities lived and worked is also examined for insights into the form and content of the prophetic message. 2 or 3 credits
B546 OLD TESTAMENT WISDOM LITERATURE: WISDOM AND THE FEMININE Gunn
An exploration of the way women are portrayed and of feminine imagery generally in the wisdom literature, especially the Book of Proverbs 1-9 and in related literature, including the Wisdom of Solomon, Ecclesiasticus and
36 key New Testament texts. Issues discussed will include: the poetry of Scrip- ture, meaning and metaphor, sophia and logos, and current feminist criti- cism of the Bible. 2 or 3 credits
B640 POWER AND PROVIDENCE IN THE BOOKS OF SAMUEL Brueggemann
A study of I and II Samuel, paying attention to the literary techniques and strategies of the text, and to the theological resources in the narrative. The interface to ministry will be concerned with the odd convergence of cun- ning political power and the inscrutable purpose of God, asking how that same convergence is at work in our social context. 3 credits
B644 THE BOOK OF ISAIAH Brueggemann
This course will pursue the new canonical questions about the theological cohension of First, Second and Third Isaiah to seek to understand how, if they are held together, they demonstrate a theology of the City (of Jeru- salem). 2 credits
B645 MESSAGE OF THE PSALMS Newsome
A study of the Psalms from various perspectives: historical, exegetical and homiletical. Designed to make the literature available to the pastor as a worshiper, scholar and preacher. 3 credits
B646 PENTATEUCH Brueggemann
This course will review recent scholarship on the Pentateuch and consider the Pentateuch as the foundational document of Jewish and Christian faith. Consideration of critical methods which serve the theological-interpretive task will be considered. 3 credits
B648 KING DAVID IN HISTORY, LITERATURE AND ART Gunn
This seminar investigates the figure of David in the Bible (including N.T.) and beyond: topics include (amongst others) medieval theology and art, reformation politics, renaissance sculpture, nineteenth century preaching, and modern drama. A study of the use and abuse of the Bible. 2 or 3 credits
B649 MEANING IN BIBLICAL NARRATIVE: THE BOOK OF JUDGES Gunn
A literary study of Judges, with attention to theological dimension of the book. The course will explore in depth some individual stories as well as consider it both as a whole and in its (canonical) literary context. It will raise major questions about how readers find meaning in narrative texts. Feminist criticism will be a significant focal point. 2 or 3 credits
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B552 GOSPEL OF JOHN Cousar or O'Day
This course is an exegesis of the Gospel of John. Students may work with either the English or Greek text. Learning objectives are: sharpening of exegetical skills; familiarity with critical issues in Fourth Gospel interpre- tation; familiarity with distinctive traits of the Fourth Gospel, the Johannine portrait of Jesus, and Johannine theology; reflection on the theological and pastoral possibilities of the Fourth Gospel narrative. 3 credits
B651 THE GOSPEL OF JOHN Cousar
This course will be based on the English text of John, but will be structured so that those wishing to use the Greek text will be able to do so. We shall engage in a literary and theological study of the Gospel with an eye toward preaching. 3 credits
B653 EXEGESIS OF EPHESIANS Cousar
Ephesians is a "masterly statement on the work of God in the world and church, expressed not by the passion of polemic or in the logic of argu- mentation but by prayerful meditation" (Luke Johnson). The course will be organized to allow those wishing to to work from the English text. 3 credits
New Testament Based on English Text
B567 CORINTHIAN CORRESPONDENCE Gaventa
This is an exegetical course emphasizing Paul's controversy with the Cor- inthian Christians and the continuing significance of that controversy for the Christian faith. 3 credits
B665 EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS Cousar or Gaventa
A study of Paul's Letter to the Romans, in the context of Pauline theology. Particular emphasis will be given to application to current ministry. 3 credits
B667 ACTS OF THE APOSTLES Moessner
A careful reading in the English text (with optional Greek track) of the fulfillment of the history of salvation through the unfolding drama of the eschatological split of Israel into the messianic remnant and the "hardened" people of God. Special emphasis on the relation of the Church to Israel and to the Jewish people and comtemporary issues of preaching. 3 credits
38 B768 INTERPRETING THE PASSION NARRATIVES OF THE SYNOPTIC GOSPELS Daniel
A careful reading of the passion narrative exploring its historical back- ground and its theological breadth and depth with special attention to the theological perspective provided by each gospel writer. 3 credits
B769 PREACHING FROM THE GOSPEL OF JOHN Ormond
A study of the Gospel of John from the point of view of the preacher. Attention will be given to the overall structure, unique features, and themes of the Gospel of John. 3 credits
Biblical Theology B671 OLD TESTAMENT THEOLOGY: THE GOD OF THE OLD TESTAMENT Gunn
Grounded in the study of representative texts, this course seeks to build up a picture of the God who emerges from the pages of the Old Testament. God and justice, judgment and love, the limitations of God, God and the feminine are among themes explored. 2 or 3 credits
B672 THEOLOGY AND NARRATIVE IN THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES Gaventa
This course explores the relationship between Luke's narrative and his theology, giving attention to their implications for preaching and teaching from Acts today. 3 credits
B675 ROOTS OF NEW TESTAMENT CHRISTOLOGY Moessner
A seminar devoted to reading texts in translation from the intertestamental period which describe Jewish hopes and expectations for a Messiah or 'Annointed One/ Particular attention will be focused on the ways New Testament texts both reflect and reject Jewish hopes and to the issues con- fronted in preaching these texts in a Judeo-Christian context today. Prerequisites: B141, B161; B514 strongly recommended 3 or 4 credits
B676 THEMES IN PAULINE THEOLOGY Gaventa
Selected themes in the theology of Paul will be investigated in depth. The course will be structured as a seminar with student opportunity for engag- ing the rest of the class in a vigorous learning experience. Prerequisite: B161 3 credits
B677 OLD TESTAMENT NARRATIVE AND THEOLOGY: A DIALOGUE OF MIRACULOUS AND MUNDANE Gunn
An exegetical and theological study of selected pairs of texts which mirror each other thematically or structurally or in other ways, but differ in their presentations of divine presence, activity, and revelation. Using literary
39 critical methodology, the texts will be examined both on their own and as voices in dialogue. Included are the stories of the killing of Abel, Amnon, and Adonijah; the Exodus and Esther; the sacrifice of Isaac and Jephthah's daughter; Lot at Sodom and the rape of the Levite's concubine; Deborah, Jael, and the death of Sisera. 2 or 3 credits
B679 STUDY IN OLD TESTAMENT THEOLOGY Brueggemann
The course is concerned with the primary theological tensions that are present in the traditions of the Old Testament. Major attention will be given to Israel's understanding of God as it is articulated in aniconic and iconic tradition. 3 credits
Independent Studies
The following courses provide an opportunity to engage in individualized work on various problems in the Biblical area under the supervision of an instructor.
B692 EXEGETICAL RESEARCH IN OLD TESTAMENT Brueggemann or Gunn or Newsome
Any term Up to 4 credits
B693 RESEARCH IN OLD TESTAMENT CRITICISM OR THEOLOGY Brueggemann or Gunn or Newsome
Any term Up to 4 credits
B695 EXEGETICAL RESEARCH IN NEW TESTAMENT Cousar or Gaventa or Moessner
Any term Up to 4 credits
B696 RESEARCH IN NEW TESTAMENT CRITICISM OR THEOLOGY Cousar or Gaventa or Moessner
Any term Up to 4 credits
HISTORICAL-DOCTRINAL AREA
FACULTY: Frederick O. Bonkovsky (Chairperson), Glenn R. Bucher, Robert Leon Carroll, T. Erskine Clarke, Catherine Gunsalus Gonzalez, Justo
Luis Gonzalez, Shirley C. Guthrie, Jr., Douglas W. Oldenburg, James A. Overbeck, Robert S. Smith, George W. Stroup.
40 Required courses for M.Div. degree HD121 THE CHURCH THROUGH THE REFORMATION PERIOD C Gonzalez
An introduction to the history of the Church, including its doctrine, struc- ture, and interaction with the surrounding culture. The period from the close of the New Testament times through the seventeenth century will be studied. Fall 5 credits
HD122 THE MODERN CHURCH Clarke, C Gonzalez
This course is a continuation of HD121. A major focus will be on the reli- gious history of the United States. Special attention will be given to the relationship between religion and culture in American life. Spring 4 credits
HD181 CHURCH AND CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY Bonkovsky
A study of the values, systems and structures which form the context for ministry in the United States and the world today to provide insights and skills for contemporary Christian witness. Prerequisite: PI 12 Spring 3 credits
HD233-234 CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY Guthrie, Stroup
A study of the Christian faith from the perspective of the classical and contemporary Reformed tradition in conversation with other theological traditions. Attention is given both to the development of doctrine and to its interpretation for the life and ministry of the church in the modern world. Prerequisites: HD121, HD122 Fall 3 credits Spring 4 credits
HD241 ALTERNATIVE CONTEXT FOR MINISTRY Staff
A combined academic and experiential course to deepen experience and understanding of a significantly different cultural context and the mission of the Church in that context. Also to provide opportunity for theological reflection on the experience and its implications for ministry. In 1990-91 the contexts were the inner city of Atlanta, Appalachia, Central America (Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Guatemala), Hungary, and Jamaica. Prerequisite: HD181 Winter 4 credits
HD272 CHRISTIAN ETHICS Bonkovsky
A study of the Biblical, theological and philosophical foundations of Chris- tian ethics for guidance in Christian decision-making. Prerequisite: HD181 Fall, Spring 3 credits
41 Elective Courses
General HD511 HISTORY OF THE DEVOTIONAL TRADITION OF THE CHURCH C Gonzalez
A consideration of the classic literature from various movements within the church's history that have stressed the devotional life, including forms of monasticism, certain of the mystics, and later authors from both Protestant and Roman Catholic circles. 2 credits
HD610 INTRODUCTION TO THE AMERICAN CONTEXT Clarke
This course is designed to provide internationals a deeper understanding of American religious, social, and cultural traditions, to give them a histor- ical and social context for their studies in the U.S., to help them place their theological studies in the larger context of American society and to explore the complex relationships between religion and culture in American life. 3 credits
Historical Studies
HD521 REFORMED CHURCHES IN THE BRITISH ISLES Overbeck
Emphasis will be given to a survey of the history of Protestantism in Scot- land, England and Ireland from 1560 to the present, with special attention to the history of Presbyterianism and origins of the Presbyterian movement in the British Isles. 2 or 3 credits
HD524 THE LIBERAL TRADITION IN AMERICAN RELIGIOUS LIFE Clarke
This seminar explores the history of religious liberalism in the U.S.— its intellectual and social foundations and its relationship to U.S. culture. 2 or 3 credits
HD525 THE CHURCH AND CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN CULTURE Clarke
This seminar explores major issues in contemporary American culture and implications for the church's life. 2 credits
HD526 CONTEMPORARY RELIGIOUS MOVEMENTS Clarke
A seminar on contemporary movements in American religion, with special emphasis on cults, sects, and para-church groups. 3 credits
42 HD528 EUROPEAN CHURCH IN AN AGE OF REVOLUTION Overbeck
Beginning with the French Revolution of 1789, the course will investigate the ways Christian churches have responded to and have been changed by revolutions. A working definition of revolution (political, social, eco- nomic or intellectual) will be sought. Understanding the role of churches in contemporary revolutions will be one objective. 2 credits
HD620 A HISTORY OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.) Clarke
A study of the ways Presbyterians in the U.S.A. have developed in relation to a changing society. Special attention will be given to developments in theology, social concerns, and institutional structures. Prerequisite: HD122 3 credits
HD621 PERSPECTIVES ON THE MODERN EUROPEAN REFORMED CHURCH Overbeck
The course will survey the establishment, development, character, and gen- eral history of European Reformed churches in France, Switzerland, Ger- many, Holland, Italy and Hungary. The origins, development, and operation of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches will be examined. 2 credits
HD623 ENGLISH PURITANISM Overbeck
The primary objective of this course is to trace the origins of English and Scottish Presbyterianism - the foundation of American Presbyterianism. Be- ginning with Henry VIII in 1531, the course considers the Elizabethan Set- tlement, the concern for a thorough going reformation of the church, the demands made on James I (for instance, a new translation of the Bible), the English Civil War, the Westminster Assembly and Confession. "When Eng- land was Presbyterian" is the subtitle of the study. 2 or 3 credits
HD624 FROM DIXIE TO THE SUNBELT Clarke
A course intended to provide an understanding of the historical and social context for ministry in the "New South." It is designed to help explore the relationships between religious traditions and social contexts. 3 credits
HD625 REVIVALISM IN AMERICA Overbeck
A study of revivalism in American church history from Jonathan Edwards through Billy Graham and the Jesus Movement, the course will focus on the techniques of revivalism, i.e., camp meetings, emotional preaching and Gospel music. Denominations which have especially benefited from reviv- alism will be emphasized. 2 or 3 credits
43 HD626 AMERICAN CIVIL RELIGION Overbeck
An investigation of the relationship between American politics, history and religion (particularly Protestant Christianity). 2 or 3 credits
HD727 RELIGION AND CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN CULTURE Clarke
This seminar will focus on major developments in American religious life since World War II. In particular it will explore the interaction between social forces and religious belief. The seminar will include introductory lectures by the professor and readings and class presentations by the stu- dents. 3 credits
HD628 FAITH AND WEALTH IN ANCIENT CHURCH /. Gonzalez
Dealing with the first four centuries of the Christian era, this course will examine Christian understandings of wealth, property, poverty and related issues against the backdrop of Greco-Roman views on the same matters. 2 credits
HD629 HISTORY OF FUNDAMENTALISM Clarke
A seminar on the history of Fundamentalism in the U.S. Prerequisite: HD122 2 or 3 credits
Doctrinal Studies
HD531 THE THEOLOGY OF CALVIN C Gonzalez, Guthrie, Stroup
A seminar which concentrates on the Institutes. Each year a different section will be studied and compared with the subsequent development of Re- formed theology. 2 credits
HD533 INTRODUCTION TO THEOLOGY Guthrie
An introduction to the study of theology in preparation for Reformed The- ology in the second year, dealing with the methodology, language and content of systematic theology. 2 or 3 credits
HD536 INTRODUCTION TO PROCESS THEOLOGY Beardslee
Process theology as a postmodern re-envisionment of Christian faith will be the theme of the course. The basic perspectives of process thought, process theology's views of God, human beings, and nature, and the prob- lem of evil will be examined, and the relevance of process theology for Christology, the understanding of the church, feminism, interfaith dia- logue, liberation theology, and ecological theology will be among the op- tions for individual exploration. 2 or 3 credits
44 HD630 JUSTIFICATION: CONTEMPORARY INTERPRETATION Stroup
John Calvin describes justification as "the main hinge on which religion turns/' What is justification, and how does the church today make this central doctrine intelligible? Attention will be given to New Testament texts and to discussions of the doctrine in classical theology. One major issue will be the hermeneutical question of how to interpret justification today. 3 credits
HD631 NARRATIVE THEOLOGY AND IMPLICATIONS FOR MINISTRY Stroup
A seminar on the recent proposals concerning the use of narrative in the- ology. The course is in two parts; the first examines some components of narrative theology, and the second explores the implications of narrative theology for areas of the church's life such as homiletics, Christian educa- tion, and pastoral care. 3 credits
HD633 THE THEOLOGIES OF SCHLEIERMACHER AND KIERKEGAARD C Gonzdlez
A lecture course in which we will study the thought of these two major 19th century theologians. Special attention will be given to comparing the structure of their theologies and to their influence on 20th century thought. Prerequisites: HD121-122 3 credits
HD634 THE THEOLOGY OF KARL BARTH Guthrie
A seminar which studies intensively a section of the Church Dogmatics. Prerequisites: HD233-234 2 credits
HD635 CONTEMPORARY CHRISTOLOGY Stroup
A seminar on some of the major issues in contemporary Christology, with special focus on the interpretation of the incarnation, atonement and res- urrection. 2 credits
HD637 THE THEOLOGY OF PAUL TILLICH Staff
A study of one or more sections of Systematic Theology in the context of classical Christian theology and contemporary theological thought. Prerequisites: HD233-234 or permission of the instructor 3 credits
HD639 THE THEOLOGY OF JURGEN MOLTMANN Guthrie
A seminar dealing with major themes in Moltmann's theology. Prerequisites: HD233-234 2 credits
45 HD546 THEOLOGY OF LITURGY C. Gonzalez
A lecture and discussion course on the doctrinal significance of liturgical practice: the liturgical year, the sacraments, parts of worship, etc. Special attention will be given to the interpretation of Biblical texts within the liturgical setting in which they are to be employed. 3 credits
HD641 CONTEMPORARY THEOLOGY Guthrie, Stroup
This seminar will cover selected topics having to do with the nature of human identity, the individual's relation to community, the significance of memory, and what it is in human beings which accounts for the search for transcendence. Prerequisites: HD233-234 2 or 3 credits
HD642 AUGUSTINE Stroup
This seminar examines Augustine's theology in the context of his life and the theological crises of his day. Particular attention will be given to Au- gustine's Confessions, his biblical hermeneutics, and his discussion of sin, the freedom of the will, and the nature of grace. 2 or 3 credits
HD644 PREACHING AT THE OCCASION OF THE SACRAMENTS C. Gonzalez
A seminar-workshop concerned with the relationship of preaching and the sacraments. Particular attention will be given to the hermeneutical signif- icance of the sacraments in Biblical interpretation, as well as to the theo- logical significance of preaching on sacramental occasions. 2 credits
HD645 PROVIDENCE Stroup
An examination of what some contemporary theologians have said about God's relation to the world and God's presence and activity in history. 2 or 3 credits
HD647 LIBERATION THEOLOGY Guthrie
A study of various theologies written from the perspective of the people who are oppressed and excluded. Special attention is given to theologies coming from the "third world" and from blacks. Prerequisites: HD233-234 2 credits
HD648 THEORIES OF JUSTICE Guthrie
A seminar to explore the meaning of justice, expecially with regard to the question of what basic economic goods and services should be distributed. Various conservative and liberal classical views will be studied and evalu- ated from the perspective of Christian faith. 2 credits
46 HD649 CONFESSIONAL LITERATURE OF THE REFORMED CHURCHES Guthrie, Stroup
A seminar making a comparative study of the Reformed Confessions of the sixteenth, seventeenth, and twentieth centuries. Prerequisites: HD233-234 4 credits
HD744 LITURGICAL PREACHING C Gonzalez
A seminar-workshop concerned with the relationship of preaching and the sacraments. Particular attention will be given to the hermeneutical signif- icance of the sacraments in Biblical interpretation, as well as to the theo- logical significance of preaching on sacramental occasions. The significance of the liturgical year will also be considered. 3 credits
Philosophical Studies
HD551 PHILOSOPHICAL INTRODUCTION Staff
A study of philosophical questions, terminology, and systems as they relate to the theological formulations of the church. 2 credits
HD651 THEOLOGICAL HERMENEUTICS Stroup
A seminar on the philosophical and theological hermeneutics of Paul Ri- coeur. Special attention will be given to Ricoeur's early work on evil and his more recent work on metaphor and biblical texts. 3 credits
Mission and Ecumenics
HD562 CHRISTIAN UNITY: THE ECUMENICAL MOVEMENT Staff
A study of the Ecumenical Movement including the following subjects: the Biblical and theological basis for unity, history of the worldwide Christian movement, unity and mission, the national and world Councils of Churches, local participation in the movement toward unity. 2 or 3 credits
HD563 AREA STUDIES - ASIA, AFRICA, LATIN AMERICA Staff
A seminar which deals with the history, distinctive characteristics, and pres- ent status of Christianity in a specific geographic area against the back- ground of the political, social and economic situation. Will focus on opportunities for mission, current issues and ecumenical relationships. Each year the seminar is offered, a different geographical area will be considered. 2 or 3 credits
HD564 GOD AND HUMAN NATURE IN ASIAN RELIGIONS Jacob
A study of the conceptions of God (and gods) and an understanding of human nature in Asian religions, especially in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. An effort will be made to discover the faiths of Asian people
47 through these ideas, attempting an appraisal in a spirit of sympathetic and respectful objectivity. 2 or 3 credits
HD565 CROSS CULTURAL COMMUNICATION Staff
An introductory course in the communication of the Gospel across cultural boundaries both abroad and within the United States. The seminar will deal with the nature of culture, communication and listening skills, inter- cultural awareness, and handling cultural conflict and culture shock. De- signed for those interested in working with and understanding cultures and sub-cultures different from our own in this increasingly pluralistic world. 2 credits
HD662 CHRISTIAN ENCOUNTER WITH OTHER RELIGIONS AND CULTS Staff
A seminar dealing with the relationship of the Christian faith to living religions of today. Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam and the religions of China will be explored. Will focus on the relationship between the lordship of Jesus Christ and issues of religious pluralism, dialogue, and the impact of Eastern religious cults on American life. 3 credits
HD663 CHRISTIANITY AND REVOLUTION IN CHINA Staff
A case study of Christianity in a Marxist Society which will deal with the rise of Christianity and Communism in the world's oldest and most pop- ulous country. Emphasis will be on the reemergence of the church in a post-Maoist China. Implications for the mission of the church in the U.S. and the Third World are a major focus. 2 or 3 credits
HD664 CONTEMPORARY ROMAN CATHOLIC THEOLOGY C Gonzalez
A view of recent developments in Roman Catholic theology based partic- ularly upon the documents of the Second Vatican Council and the writings of other Catholic theologians since then. Prerequisites: HD121-122 4 credits
HD665 U.S. AS A FOREIGN MISSION FIELD Brown
The focus of the seminar will be Lesslie Newbigin's thesis that Western civilization is in crisis and that the church should be called to a "missionary encounter" with our own culture. Texts will be Newbigin's The Other Side of 1984 and Foolishness to the Greeks. 2 credits
48 Ethics and Society
HD576 BIBLICAL ETHICS Bonkovsky
In whatever activities persons are involved, public or private (e.g., religion, politics, marriage, sex, economics, war), the commands of God reach us. A study of Biblical Ethics thus centers on the authority they bring to our lives and the directions in which we are led. Prerequisites: Previous work in Bible and in ethics 3 credits
HD670 CRISIS ETHICS Bonkovsky
A course which considers post-1945 knowledge of the Holocaust and how such knowledge fundamentally shapes ethics, theological reflection, and the life of religious and secular communities. The crises of Christianity, western culture, and the human enterprise represented in Auschwitz and Hiroshima will be studied. Course will include input from and discourse with non-Christian as well as Christian prespectives. Course will meet off campus as well as on in order to experience other communities of moral discourse. Open to all students, but prior consultation with instructor is advisable. 2 credits
HD671 THE CHURCH AND THE COMMON GOOD Bonkovsky
What has Christian faith to do with the broader common good? How is such a question discussible? The seminar approaches the question in terms of specific issues from contemporary society. Coterminously, we will con- sider significant reflection by, inter alia, H. R. and Reinhold Niebuhr, Al- istair Mclntyre, Hauerwas and Willimon, Daly and Cobb, J. Reiman and J. Stuart. On specific issues, we will work toward proposals on Christian ethics and theology and the common good. 3 credits
HD675 ETHICS AND URBAN LIFE Bonkovsky
Consideration of ethical issues in the history and current life of American cities, especially Atlanta, Georgia. A central, organizing theme is the relation of sub-sections of the city to the interests of the broader urban community. Prerequisite: Previous work in ethics and permission of the instructor 3 credits
HD676 ETHICS AND INTERNATIONAL POLICY Bonkovsky
Consideration of the ways in which nations and other international actors, such as churches and multi-national corporations, act, with special attention to the values which do and may influence behavior. Prerequisite: Previous work in ethics 2 or 3 credits
49 HD678 ETHICAL THINKERS Bonkovsky
A study of the writings of several recent ethicists with special attention to their methods and sources in "doing ethics." Thinkers may include Bon- hoeffer, Brunner, Frankena, Gustafson, Haering, H.R. Niebuhr, and Ram- sey. Prerequisite: Previous work in ethics 3 credits
HD679 BIO-MEDICAL ETHICS Bonkovsky
Exploration of pressing issues in contemporary American bio-medicine and medical care. Emphasizes moral discourse between ethics and medicine as well as within the medical sector. Students will need to interact thought- fully with medical professionals and in medical settings. The course meets off campus as well as on campus. Students will want to become knowl- edgeable in a specific issue as well as gain more general exposure. Prerequisites: HD181 or HD272 or the equivalent 3 credits
HD774 SEMINAR ON REINHOLD NIEBUHR Bucher
The seminar will focus on selected writings of Reinhold Niebuhr from the four distinct periods of his life. The purpose of the seminar is to understand Niebuhr's theology and ethic on its own terms and to inquire of its im- portance and limitations for faith in the late 20th century. 3 credits
HD790 CHRISTOLOGY AT THE CROSSROADS Wells
This course will examine the Christologies of contemporary western the- ologians, the response of Latin American theologies, and the relevance of the two types for a constructive Caribbean Christology. The student will be encouraged to articulate a personal Christology which is relevant to ministry in Jamaica. 3 credits
INDEPENDENT STUDIES
The following courses provide an opportunity to engage in individualized work on various topics in the Historical-Doctrinal Area under the super- vision of an instructor.
HD691 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN HISTORY Clarke or Gonzalez Any term Up to 4 credits
HD693 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN THEOLOGY Guthrie or Stroup Any term Up to 4 credits
HD695 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PHILOSOPHY Staff Any term Up to 4 credits
50 HD696 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN MISSION AND ECUMENICS Staff Any term Up to 4 credits
HD697 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ETHICS Bonkovsky or Bucher Any term Up to 4 credits
PRACTICAL THEOLOGY AREA
FACULTY: Robert Leon Carroll, Jr., Brian H. Childs, Philip R. Gehman, Douglas W. Hix, Ben C. Johnson (sabbatic leave, fall, winter), Sara Covin
Juengst, Jasper N. Keith, Jr., John H. Patton (Chairperson), Robert H.
Ramey, Jr., Lucy A. Rose, Jeanne Stevenson-Moessner, Christine Wen- deroth.
Required courses for M.Div. degree
P112 BECOMING A MINISTER TO PERSONS Staff
This course seeks to enable students to grow in their understanding of persons and the nature of ministry. It provides a foundation for other disciplines within the pastoral field. Topics considered are the church's ministry, personal development, and community life. Fall 3 credits
P143 INTRODUCTION TO WORSHIP Rose
An introduction to the history, theology, and practice of worship in the Reformed and other traditions. Winter 1 credit
P151 WORSHIP AND PREACHING Rose
An introduction to the preaching ministry of the Church with the prepa- ration and delivery of sermons and with some attention to the practical concerns of worship, e.g., prayers, music, funerals. Prerequisites: B153, P112, P143 Spring 3 credits
P222 THE MINISTRY OF TEACHING Staff
An introduction to the teaching ministry of the church, including the phi- losophy and structure of Christian education, and the place of educational work in the life of the congregation. Attention will be given to the involve- ment of the pastor in education and the development of an educational style of ministry. Prerequisite: PI 12 Fall 3 credits
51 P232 MINISTRY TO PERSONS Childs or Keith or Patton
The course seeks to provide an understanding of pastoral care as a ministry of the church. Specific themes and skills related to the pastoral care of persons in their life experiences are explored through classroom presen- tations, verbatim materials, and literature. This course includes intensive involvement in ministry to persons in a clinical setting, plus seminars. Prerequisite for Master of Divinity: PI 12 Fall or Spring 5 credits
P381-382 CHURCH AND MINISTRY Ramey and Staff
A consideration of the theory and practice of the church and its ministry in terms of the nature of church and of ministry in context, polity, and leadership skills. Students will be assigned to a congregation and make other observation visits. Non-Presbyterian students will study the polity of their denomination and administration of their sacraments in approved courses at other ATA schools or with a minister (chosen by Columbia) of their denomination. Prerequisites: SM210, HD233-234 Fall and Spring 3 credits each semester
Elective Courses
General
P505 PRINCIPLES OF WRITING McCall
A course designed to help the student become more confident and effective in writing tasks. It will review the basics of composition and common prob- lems in grammar and usage, but will also help the student understand and develop the writing process, viewing it as both a critical and creative ac- tivity. Writing assignments from the students' concurrent courses will pro- vide the basis for activities and discussion. The lecture/workshop format will allow time for general discussion and for individual help. Throughout, the concept of writing as ministry will be explored. non-credit
P513 PERSONS AND MINISTRY Staff
The issues of adulthood, vocation, parenting, and aging are studied as these relate to ministry. The course builds on the foundation provided by PI 12 and seeks to deepen understanding of ministry to persons in their devel- opment. Prerequisite: PI 12 2 credits
52 P515 FEMININE FOOTSTEPS IN THE PARISH: THE IMPACT OF WOMEN'S STUDIES IN THE GOSPEL MINISTRY Stevenson-Moessner
This introductory survey on the impact of Women's Studies in religion as it affects the gospel ministry will include these materials: feminist herme- neutics; doctrinal considerations; partnership (male/female) in ministry; the male predicament in the midst of church change; practical, spiritual, and sociological aspects of women in ministry; forgiveness and reconciliation. 3 credits
P516 WOMEN AND MINISTRY Stevenson-Moessner
A comprehensive seminar covering the variety of women in a congrega- tional setting, highlighting women as recipients and initiators of ministry, and discussing such topics as self-esteem and spirituality. "Women" include missionaries, two-thirds-world women, parishioners, and the female cleric; there will be a particular emphasis on the role of the spouse of a male minister. The seminar will address these questions: What is a useful min- istry with women? What kind of caring is most helpful to the women in crises, including faith crises? Additional requirements for advance degree programs. 2 or 3 credits
P616 MARY, MYSTICS, AND MARTYRS: MODELS AND MENTORS OF THE FAITH Stevenson-Moessner
"Faith of our fathers (and mothers) living still" will be the focus of this seminar exploring Christian models and spiritual mentors. By way of sup- plementing the usual emphases in the Reformed tradition, the following will be highlighted: the role of Mary, mother of Jesus, and her living legacy; the classical and continuing contributions of mystics and martyrs. Film bio- graphies of the Madonna (including the Madonna of Medjugorje), Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Thomas Merton, and St. Therese of Lisieux will be shown and correlated with primary sources. The seminar allows time for work on re- ligious role models and forerunners in the faith. 3 credits
P618 EQUIPPING THE SAINTS Patton
The course presents an experiential method of group leadership, commu- nity building and pastoral supervision designed to facilitate the work of ministry, lay and ordained. 3 credits
Christian Education
P521 PARENTING COURSE Hill
This course is designed to a) educate future clergy and spouses on methods of effective parenting which will enhance their own family life as well as better prepare them to be role models and b) prepare clergy to respond to the needs of families in their churches. 2 credits
53 P522 TEACHING WITH IMAGINATION Juengst
This course will help students develop a more imaginative approach to teaching by experiencing a variety of teaching methods. Attention will be given to understanding how our theology affects our methodology. 2 or 3 credits
P524 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Staff
General models of planning will be examined and applied for education in the congregation. Leadership recruitment, development and support are stressed and specific methods considered. Planned choice of curriculum and educational resources is included, with examination of specific re- sources. Fall 2 credits
P525 FAITH DEVELOPMENT ACROSS THE LIFE CYCLE Wenderoth
Faith development throughout the human life cycle will be explored using Fowler's schema as well as his antecedents and critics. The class will explore implications for pastoral counseling and Christian nurture in the congre- gation. Prerequisites: PI 12, P222 2 or 3 credits
P527 ADULT EDUCATION IN THE CONGREGATION Staff
A study of the adult and of adult education for participation in the life and mission of the church and for the Christian life. Prerequisites: PI 12, P222 3 credits
P623 THE CHURCH AND THE CHILD Wenderoth
The specialized needs of children (considered developmentally, sociologi- cally, and anthropologically) will be the central focus, but these will be considered within a broader understanding of Christian education as a discipline of practical theology. 3 credits
P626 MINISTRY WITH YOUTH Staff
An exploration into ministry with/for youth. Specialized concerns such as spiritual formation, evangelism, stewardship, confirmation, juvenile delin- quency are developed as well as continuing the dialogue for a wholistic understanding of youth ministry. Prerequisite: P222 3 credits
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P530 ADDICTION, AGING, AND AIDS Keith
This course provides information about three major problems of contem- porary society and explores ways in which the Christian community can participate in prevention, education, and care relative to these issues. Prerequisite: P232 3 credits
P531 PASTORAL CARE AND THEOLOGY Childs
Through lectures and reading seminars the literature in the field of pastoral care will be examined. Models for doing pastoral care and theological groundings of the pastoral approaches will be explicated. Prerequisite: P232 2 or 3 credits
P531a PASTORAL CARE IN FILM AND LITERATURE Childs
The empirical and rational ways of knowing are important ones used in pastoral care and pastoral theology. An intuitive way of knowing is also a way of knowing and one seemingly underdeveloped for most pastoral care persons. Experiencing art is one way to understand the intuitive way of knowing. This course will investigate the limits and possibilities of intuitive knowing through the experience of film and literature. Along with reading in the history of art in the Christian Church, the course will concern itself with contemporary film and literature. Prerequisite: P232 2 or 3 credits
P532 PASTORAL CARE IN CRISIS SITUATIONS Childs
Examination of forms of crisis experience in modern life from psychological, sociocultural and theological perspectives. Theologically grounded ap- proaches to crisis ministry compared with current secular models of crisis intervention. Prerequisite: P232 2 or 3 credits
P534 PASTORAL CARE OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LIFE Childs, Pat ton
This course focuses on current developments and issues in marriage and family life as these relate to ministry. Various types of ministry to marriage and family life will be explored. Particular attention will be given to a theological understanding of marriage and family life. Prerequisite: P112 2 or 3 credits
P535 MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT Keith
A seminar for couples, discussing issues in contemporary Christian mar- riage and engaging in enrichment experiences, in order to strengthen the participants' marriages and prepare them for ministry to other marriages. 2 or 3 credits
55 P536 PASTORAL CARE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES Staff
A seminar discussing the illnesses of children, family dynamics and pastoral care of each plus clinical experience. In 1986 the location was Scottish Rite Hospital with Chaplain Imogene Bennett. Prerequisite: P232 3 credits
P537 MINISTRY TO DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PERSONS Keith
A seminar discussing the disabilities and handicaps, personal and family dynamics, and enlightened treatment of the developmentally disabled per- sons plus clinical experience at a retardation center. Prerequisite: P232 3 credits
P538 MINISTRY TO DEEPLY TROUBLED PERSONS Keith
A seminar discussing the dynamics and behaviors of deeply troubled per- sons, plus clinical experience in a mental health facility. Prerequisite: P232 3 credits
P539 PASTORAL CARE AND THE AGING PROCESS Keith
This course explores a variety of issues relating to the aging process and older adults. Community resources for the care of the aged are identified. Specific proposals for parish programs are developed. Throughout the course theological dimensions of the aging process are sought. Includes a clinical component. Prerequisite: P232 3 credits
P630 SPECIAL ISSUES IN PASTORAL CARE AND COUNSELING Childs
An advanced seminar identifying and discussing the major special issues confronting pastoral care-giving in contemporary society. Such issues as violence, addiction, homosexuality, pandemic disease will be raised. Special projects will be generated from student and social issues raised according to the needs of the time. Prerequisite: P232 2 or 3 credits
P630a TOWARD A PASTORAL CARE OF WOMEN Stevenson-Moessner
The goal of this seminar is to respond more appropriately to the distinctive physical and psychological pain of women through the medium of pastoral care. Questions of personal identity and intimacy as well as female cyclical theories will be examined. Concepts of "caring" and "mothering," voca- tional motivations, therapeutic alignment with dominant systems, a wom- an's role as counselor/counselee and disciplines of support will be discussed. 2 or 3 credits
56 P632 SEMINAR IN FAMILY LIFE Keith
This course seeks to provide an in-depth understanding of the literature, theories, and concepts of family life. Major resources to be considered will be psychological, sociological, and theological. 2 or 3 credits
P633 THE DEVLOPMENT OF MODERN PASTORAL CARE Keith
This course will research the literature, study the personalities, and consider the historical context of the pastoral care movement in the U.S. in the 20th century. 2 or 3 credits
P634 SYSTEMS OF FAMILY PASTORAL COUNSELING Childs
A survey and seminar exploring the various systems of family evaluation and therapy. Special emphasis will be placed upon the works of major theorists and clinicians (Minuchin, Bowen, Ackerman and Haley). The the- ological evaluation of family life and dysfunction will explored. For Th.M. and S.T.D. students; others must secure permission of the professor. 3 credits
P635 ETHICAL DILEMMAS IN PASTORAL CARE Patton
Lectures and case studies are used to explore the boundaries of pastoral care and ethics. Issues such as abortion, sexuality, work and play, commit- ment to causes, use of economic resources, social responsibility, life and death, etc. will be considered. 2 or 3 credits
P636 PASTORAL COUNSELING OF THE INDIVIDUAL Childs
Theory and practice of time-limited, individual pastoral counseling. Basic principles of psychological and theological diagnosis; treatment planning; and treatment managment. Cases investigated will be those typically en- countered in the parish. Case studies, lectures, role playing, verbal reports will be used. Theological rationale of pastoral counseling will be explored. Prerequisite: P232 3 credits
P637 PASTORAL CARE AND GRIEF Keith
A study of the pastoral care response in situations of loss, the dimensions of the grief process, and the dynamics of personality involved in grief. Events of pastoral care in grief will be shared by the participants. For Th.M. and D.Min. students; others must secure permission of professor. 3 credits
P638 GRADUATE COUNSELING PRACTICUM Staff
Graduate students in the pastoral counseling program are admitted to work under supervision at one of the several local pastoral counseling centers until the counseling center certifies achievement of the required level of performance. At that time the student will be granted six credits. (Tuition
57 for the course is paid directly to the counseling center at a rate established by Columbia and the center.) It is expected that upon completion of the practicum a student will have sufficient supervision to apply for member- ship in the American Association of Pastoral Counseling, Inc. Limited to students in the Th.M. in Pastoral Couseling. (Students may register for P638a, P638b, P638c for 2 credits per semester.) Prerequisite: Oral Examination by professors and supervisors 6 credits
P639 PRINCIPLES OF PASTORAL SUPERVISION Keith
This course will research philosophies of education, theories of learning and methods of supervision for a ministry of pastoral supervision. (Students may register for P639a, P639b, for 3 credits each semester.) Fall and Spring 6 credits
P639a MEN AND WOMEN IN TRAVAIL AND TRANSITION: CONSIDERATIONS IN PASTORAL COUNSELING Stevenson-Moessner
A seminar to discuss issues of men's and women's development, crises, and changes that are pertinent to parish work and pastoral care. 3 credits
P730 PASTORAL CARE Jackson
This course will bring together theology and psychology as they inform the practice of caring in the local congregation. Counseling techniques also will be studied to enhance the art of caring. 3 credits
P735 PASTORAL CARE: AN ALTERNATIVE APPROACH Close
A look at some of the right brain approaches to pastoral care and counsel- ing: rapport building, metaphor, therapeutic rituals and ceremonies, guided meditation and behavioral assignments. 3 credits
P736 ETHICAL AND THERAPEUTIC PERSPECTIVES ON MODERN MARRIAGE Patton
The purpose of the course is to become familiar with and discuss critically some of the contemporary literature on the Christian ethics of marriage and the theory and practice of marital therapy. Students will read/discuss the literature, and write a paper on how a Christian ethical perspective and a therapeutic perspective inform the way one understands marriage and how these perspectives may or may not correct and inform each other. 3 credits
58 Worship
P542 WORSHIP IN THE REFORMED TRADITION Staff
A study of the history, theology, and practice of worship in the Reformed tradition. The development of worship from the New Testament to the current day will be surveyed, with particular attention to the Reformed tradition in Europe and North America. Reformed views of Word and Sac- rament will be examined, and lab exercises in the conduct of various wor- ship services will be given. Spring 2 credits
P544 HYMNOLOGY Davies
A workshop series to examine the history, theology, musicianship, pastoral dynamics, and aesthetic dimension of hymns in general, with special ref- erence to selected hymns from the new Presbyterian Hymnbook. The course is designed to help students be more intentional in their choice of hymns for worship. Students will be helped to write their own hymns during the course. 2 credits
P644 RENEWING WORSHIP THROUGH NEW LITURGICAL RESOURCES Staff
The focus of this class is on the four liturgical resources recently produced by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) on the Sunday service with the Lord's Supper, baptism, marriage, and the funeral, evaluating them in their ecu- menical context from theological, historical, and pastoral perspectives, and thus enriching our understanding of and leadership in worship. Prerequisite: P143, P151, or equivalent 3 credits
Preaching
P551 TASTING SERMONS Staff
A seminar to study and discuss contemporary sermons by reading or lis- tening/viewing on tape. Beginning with sermons in The Twentieth Century Pulpit, a variety of types and styles of sermons which represent various denominations and different groups are tasted. 2 credits
P553 SITUATIONAL PREACHING Staff
A seminar-workshop in the composition and delivery of sermons with par- ticular attention given to situational issues in ministry - pastoral crises, ethical issues, liturgical settings, and so forth. Video will be used to improve communication skills and to give opportunity to experiment with various styles. Prerequisite: P151 or equivalent 2 or 3 credits
59 P654 PREACHING WORKSHOP AND SEMINAR Rose
Students will explore a variety of sermon types, designs, and techniques, evaluate sermons of historical and contemporary preachers, preach three sermons of their own, and use video to work on communication skills. 3 credits
P656 PREACHING THROUGH THE CHRISTIAN YEAR McWilliam
This course will be concerned with the shape or pattern given to preaching by the use of a Lectionary and focus upon the central doctrines of the Faith in the great festivals of the Church. It will also include a section on preach- ing at the Sacraments. 3 credits
P658 CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES TO PREACHING Staff
Recent developments in contemporary preaching, such as inductive and narrative preaching, will be critically examined in terms of theory and prac- tice. 3 credits
P659 PREACHING ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS Staff
Designed to explore the significance of special occasions in ministry and how to address them in preaching. Some examples: rites like baptisms and funerals, festivals of the Christian year like Ascension and All Saints, and church seasons like missions and stewardship. Reading and lectures, writ- ing and delivering sermons. Prerequisites: P143, P151, or equivalents 3 credits
Communication
P560 THE MINISTER AS A SPEAKER Taylor
A study of the principles of healthy and effective vocal expression and the application of these to speech in pulpit, committee meeting, and confer- ence. 3 credits
P565 COLUMBIA CHOIR Davies
A course for students interested in learning about church music through singing in a choir. A variety of musical styles will be offered each semester. May be taken for a maximum of 2 semesters for credit. 1 credit per semester
P567 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC IN WORSHIP Davies
Students will be helped to develop their own philosophy on the use of music in worship, and, at the same time, will have the opportunity of learning to read music and use this skill in the playing of handbells. 2 credits
60 Evangelism
P571 CONTEMPORARY DISCIPLESHIP Johnson
The aim of this course is the development of a meaningful Christian life- style patterned on the biblical record of the life and ministry of Jesus. The course aims to enrich the lives of students and also to provide a model for discipleship training in the local congregation. 3 credits
P574 ON DISCERNING GOD'S WILL Johnson
This course will endeavor to help each student answer the crucial question "How can I discern God's will?" The course will consist of student research, input and grappling with existential personal issues. 2 credits
P575 PASTOR AS EVANGELIST Johnson
This course will offer a positive, wholistic description of evangelism. It will explore the various pastoral roles with their evangelistic dimension. This course is especially helpful for juniors who are preparing for SM210. 2 or 3 credits
P671 TOWARD A THEOLOGY OF EVANGELISM Johnson, Wenderoth
Beginning with a study of key theological categories — Revelation, Salva- tion, the Spiritual Presence, Salvation and the Church — students will work toward developing evangelistic methods appropriate in a variety of con- temporary situations. 3 credits
P675 THEOLOGY AND PRACTICE OF EVANGELISM IN THE LOCAL CHURCH Johnson
An exploration of the essential ingredients of evangelism and the theolog-
ical assumptions which undergird it. This approach emphasizes both the- ological commitment and practical methods. 3 credits
P677 PASTORAL SPIRITUALITY Johnson
This course will explore the spirituality of the pastor and how it impacts his or her ministry. It will deal with two fundamental aspects of pastoral life, spirituality as being and spirituality as doing. It will provide a theo- logical understanding and practical directives for the development of a distinctive pastoral spirituality. 2 credits
F774 STEWARDSHIP FOR THE 90's Dodds
This course presents a theology of stewardship in the Reformed tradition. It will provide some time-tested and new alternative "How-to's" in proj- ecting a successful annual stewardship effort for a local church. 3 credits
61 P775 CONGREGATIONAL FAITH AND EVANGELISTIC ENERGY Dudley
Congregations approach evangelism differently based on their understand- ing of themselves in their communities. This course will survey a variety of approaches to evangelism as they can be used to mobilize the energy and leadership of different congregations in their distinctive community settings. 3 credits
Ministry and Church Administration P582 CREATIVE CHURCH ADMINISTRATION Ramey
A course which enables students to administer churches creatively, includ- ing administering human, physical and financial resources. 3 credits
P586 SPIRITUAL FORMATION IN PREPARATION FOR MINISTRY Ramey
This course studies Reformed spirituality, encourages students to practice the means of grace basic to the Reformed tradition, and explores ways to develop spiritually generative congregations. 2 credits
P681 LEADERSHIP SKILLS FOR EFFECTIVE MINISTRY Ramey
A course which studies the biblical principles of servant leadership and analyzes students' leadership styles. It also suggests concrete ways that students can initiate servant leadership in the church and provides oppor- tunities for them to develop their leadership skills. 3 credits
P682 MANAGING CONFLICT IN THE LOCAL CHURCH Ramey
A course which relates Biblical, theological, and sociological understandings of conflict of the various forms of conflict in the life of the Church by study of the basic approaches to conflict management and analysis by students of their own style of management. Learning techniques will include role plays of high conflict meetings, simulation games, and case studies of con- flict situations. 3 credits
P683 MULTIPLE STAFF MINISTRY Ramey
A study of the meaning and forms of multiple staff ministry, situations in which it is taking place, factors in good staff relationships and their imple- mentation, and personnel administration. 2 credits
P684 BUILDING CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY THROUGH SMALL GROUPS Ramey
This course deals with the dynamics and philosophies of various small groups in the church and explores ways to start and maintain such groups. 3 credits
62 P685 ACTIVATING THE LOCAL CONGREGATION Ramey
A course which examines the varied strategies currently being used to activate churches, including goal setting by the congregation, creative pro- gram development, spiritual formation, renewal through worship, chang- ing structures, and leadership development. 3 credits
P686 ECUMENICAL RESOURCES FOR SPIRITUAL FORMATION Ramey
A course for students who ordinarily have had a basic course in spiritual formation. The study deals with the rich resources the ecumenical tradition offers in nurturing us in the faith, as well as with the foundational practices of the Reformed tradition. 2 or 3 credits
P687 MINISTRY IN THE SMALL CHURCH Ramey
A course designed to enable students to study, value, and lead small churches. 3 credits
P688 THE MINISTER AS SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR Ramey
This course studies the relationship between the minister's own spiritual growth and competence to guide others in their spiritual journeys. 2 or 3 credits
P785 ENABLING MINISTRY OF LAITY Smith
This course will relate biblical, theological, historical, and sociological un- derstandings of factors which either liberate or restrain laity for ministry within and without the local church. Students will study methods for en- abling laity to identify and claim their particular areas of ministry. Partici- pants will analyze how their own theological assumptions and styles of pastoral leadership inhibit or encourage a cooperative ministry by the laity. The course will explore methods for developing small covenant groups for laity support and accountability within the local church structure. 3 credits
Independent Studies
The following courses are designed for students who are interested in further study beyond the regular course offerings in the Practical Theology Area. Permission of the instructor is required.
P690 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN STEWARDSHIP Johnson or Ramey Any term Up to 4 credits
P691 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN MINISTRY Ramey Any term Up to 4 credits
63 P692 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Staff Any term Up to 4 credits P693 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PRACTICAL THEOLOGY AND COUNSELING Childs or Keith or Patton or Stevenson-Moessner Any term Up to 4 credits
P694 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN WORSHIP Rose Any term Up to 4 credits
P695 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PREACHING Rose Any term Up to 4 credits P696 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN SPIRITUAL FORMATION Johnson or Ramey Any term Up to 4 credits P697 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN EVANGELISM ' AND CHURCH GROWTH Johnson Any term Up to 4 credits P698 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN POLITY AND ADMINISTRATION Ramey Any term Up to 4 credits P699 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN NEW OR SMALL CHURCH DEVELOPMENT Ramey Any term Up to 4 credits
INTERDISCIPLINARY COURSES
Required courses for M.Div.
1343 THEOLOGY AND PREACHING Rose and Biblical or Historical-Doctrinal Staff
An integrative course to enable students to understand the exegetical, the- ological, and contextual — personal and social — dimensions of the act of preaching and to practice these skills. Fall 2 credits
1373 EVANGELISM AND MISSION Johnson
A course to provide an introduction to the understanding and practice of evangelism and mission for those engaged in ministry in local congrega- tions. The course includes cross-cultural evangelism, ecumenical and inter- national dimensions of mission, strategies for communicating the gospel, changing patterns of world mission, and a forward look at evangelism and mission in the emerging Church. Fall 2 credits
64 1402 EVALUATION AND PROJECTION OF MINISTRY DEVELOPMENT Carroll
At the conclusion of the intern year students evaluate their intern experi- ence in terms of personal growth, professional behavior, and development skills; integrate emerging understandings of the form and nature of min- istry into a theory of ministry, and prepare a plan for future development in ministry. Required of all year-long interns. Summer See SM414
Elective Courses
1521 WOMEN IN TRAVAIL: CONSIDERATIONS OF THE FEMININE IN PASTORAL CARE AND COUNSELING Stevenson-Moessner
A seminar to discuss two books (Feminine Psychology, Karen Homey, M.D., and Toward a New Psychology of Women, Jean Baker Miller, M.D.) and a collection of articles regarding feminine psychology. This material will be correlated with a standard text in pastoral care. 3 credits
1601 FROM TEXT TO SERMON Biblical Area Staff A laboratory course using one particular book of the Bible where students work from particular texts to written sermons. Prerequisites: B153, B154, P151 3 credits
1604 HOMOSEXUALITY: PASTORAL AND THEOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES Childs, Stroup
An interdisciplinary seminar which examines homosexuality in light of re- cent psychobiological and clinical research and biblical and theological scholarship. Attention will be given to the general nature of sexuality; the various social interpretations of homosexuality; and the assessment of dif- ferent forms of homosexuality in the Bible, Christian theology, and the history of the Church. Prerequisite: HD233 or 234 and P232 3 credits
1609 PREACHING FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT Newsome
This seminar will examine methods by which the Old Testament is to be interpreted to contemporary congregations. 3 credits
1691 INTERDISCIPLINARY INDEPENDENT STUDY Staff up to 4 credits SUPERVISED MINISTRY
Required course for M.Div.
SM210 SUPERVISED MINISTRY: CONGREGATION Carroll and Staff
This required experience of supervised ministry in a congregation is in- tended to enrich the curriculum both by helping the student integrate previous studies and by raising questions for future courses. For a period
65 of 10 weeks (minimum), the intern serves with a congregation, engages in a broad range of pastoral functions, and engages in a structured process of theological reflection with a supervising pastor and lay committee. Students are assisted in securing a placement within their denomination. Prerequisites: HD181, P112, P151 Summer 6 credits
Elective Courses
SM414 SUPERVISED MINISTRY: THE INTERN YEAR Carroll
This twelve-month internship, encouraged for all M.Div. students, is to foster growth in ministerial identity and competence. The context for the Intern Year may be in a congregation of one's denomination, a social agency, an international setting, or other placement appropriate for the individual's educational and vocational goals. The internship is supervised by an experienced, ordained minister utilizing an action-reflection process for learning. Components of this internship outside the ministry context include (a) the pre-internship seminar, (b) a two-week interdisciplinary course (on campus in January), and (c) a one-week "Evaluation and Pro- jection" course (1402, on campus in August). Prerequisite: Completion of A and B Components, or permission of Instruc- tor and Dean of Faculty. Twelve-month period 11 credits
SM610 CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION UNIT
Columbia Theological Seminary is a member of the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education. A student may participate in a unit of Basic CPE in those institutions accredited by ACPE. Any term, usually Summer 6 credits*
SM611-612-613-614 CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION INTERNSHIP
Students may participate in units of Advanced CPE in institutions ac- credited by ACPE. Twelve-month period 20 credits* (non-credit for Th.M. students)
SM615 SUPERVISED URBAN CLINICAL UNIT
This course involves a full-time ministry experience which is designed to help one function more effectively in an urban context. Students are placed in one of several urban ministry settings. An action-reflection process of learning is utilized. Supervision is provided by both field supervisors and staff persons of the Urban Training Organization of Atlanta. Any term, usually Summer 6 credits
66 SM616 SUPERVISED URBAN INTERN YEAR Carroll
An intern year supervised by the Urban Training Organization of Atlanta. The course involves the various components outlined under SM414 and SM615. Prerequisite: Completion of A and B Components, or permission of Instruc- * tor and Dean of Faculty. 20 credits
SM620 SUPERVISED CONGREGATIONAL UNIT Carroll
This ten-week internship in a congregational context provides one with the opportunity to focus on either a selected area of ministry chosen for concentrated experience (e.g., worship, social ministry, Christian education, etc.), or a broad range of experience in a congregation which will develop further one's sense of pastoral identity. Prerequisite: Completion of A and B Components, or permission of Instruc- tor and Dean of Faculty. 6 credits
SM691 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN SUPERVISED MINISTRY Carroll Any term up to 4 credits
*The total number credits required for the M.Div. degree cannot be reduced by more than six credits for these SM electives, but the other credits may be applied in another degree program.
S.T.D. AND D.MIN. COURSES
The S.T.D. and D.Min. programs consist primarily of advanced courses provided by participating schools in the Atlanta Theological Association. The 600 level courses in this catalog, together with advanced courses at the Candler School of Theology, Erskine Theological Seminary, and the Inter- denominational Theological Center are open to students in these programs. The following includes other courses specifically developed for the S.T.D. and D.Min. programs.
ATA401 SEMINAR ON MINISTRY Hix and Staff
Basic seminar on ministry theory and career analysis required of all D.Min. students. 6 credits
ATA402 EXPERIENCE IN SUPERVISED MINISTRY ATA. Staff
Provides an experience, under supervision, in some aspect of ministry. May be designed by student in consultation with Director of Advanced Studies or done as CPE unit. Required of all D. Min. students. 6 credits
67 ATA403 PROJECT PROPOSAL WORKSHOP Staff
A workshop presenting the theory of dissertation construction, developing one's project proposal, and understanding use of the library in dissertation research. Required of Columbia D.Min. students. End of January no credit End of July
ATA463 THE DEVELOPMENT OF MODERN PASTORAL COUNSELING AT.A. Staff
Modern history of pastoral counseling; its roots in theology, psychoanalysis, existential and humanistic psychology. Required of all Th.M. (pastoral counseling) and S.T.D. students. 3 credits
ATA471 SEMINAR IN PERSONALITY THEORY A.TA. Staff
Contemporary personality theories are reviewed to assess their relevancies for pastoral counseling. Required of Th.M. (pastoral counseling) and S.T.D. students. 3 credits
ATA473 DIAGNOSIS AND CHANGE A.TA. Staff
The process of change is considered from both pastoral and psychological perspectives. Required of S.T.D. students. 3 credits
ATA475 PASTORAL THEOLOGICAL METHOD A.TA. Staff
Seeks to develop a pastoral theology consistent with both systematic the- ology and pastoral practice. Required of S.T.D. students. 3 credits
ATA477 SEMINAR IN PASTORAL SUPERVISION A.TA. Staff
Provides doctoral students in pastoral counseling with the experience of pastoral supervision under the guidance of clinical supervisors. Acquaints students with the expanding literature on pastoral supervision from a va- riety of disciplines. Students may register for ATA477 and ATA477b. 3 credits
ATA481 PASTORAL COUNSELING RESEARCH SEMINAR A.TA. Staff
A seminar on research methodology in pastoral counseling and pastoral theology for S.T.D. and Th.M. students. The seminar is required for S.T.D. students in their second and third years in the program. It is recommended that Th.M. students in pastoral counseling take at least one year of the seminar. (S.T.D. students will register for ATA481a, ATA481b, ATA481c, ATA481d for a total of 6 semester credits). 3 credits per year
68 ATA485 COUNSELING PRACTICUM Patton and Clinical Staff
In each term the student engages in from two to four hours of counseling per week under supervision. Assigned readings and appropriate didactic materials are included. (Students will register for ATA485a, ATA485b, ATA485c, and ATA485d for a total of 18 semester credits.) Required of S.T.D. students 9 credits per year
ATA488 ISSUES IN THE BLACK THEOLOGY OF JAMES H. CONE
Brueggemann, Guthrie, Bucher, J. Grant (ITC), N. Erskine (Candler)
The purposes of this course are (1) to study in depth the formative works (and critical responses to them) of James H. Cone, (2) to analyze the rela- tionship of his thought to issues such as feminism, liberation theology, and interreligious dialogue, and (3) to identify future directions for the on-going development of Black Theology. 3 credits
ATA489 DIRECTED STUDY
To fill out areas of knowledge not covered by course work, at recommen- dation of the advisor. Credit as assigned
ATA496 DOCTORAL PROJECT
Required of all D.Min. and S.T.D. students. 6 credits
ATA000 ADMINISTRATIVE FEE
Required for S.T.D. students not registered for course work, clinical work or doctoral project supervision in any long semester. Non credit
69 ACADEMIC NOTES
YEARLY SCHEDULE
The academic year is composed of two long semesters of 14 weeks each and a short January term. During the summer the seminary offers a full program of supervised ministry, independent study under the guidance of a member of the faculty, an eight-week course in beginning Greek, and a four-week summer session designed primarily for D.Min. students and min- isters interested in continuing education. The sequential nature of the cur- riculum for M.Div. degree students makes it essential that they begin their work with the summer course in beginning Greek (or with the fall term if they have already mastered basic Greek grammar).
COMMUNITY WORSHIP
The seminary community gathers for worship every day of regular classes to express its thanksgiving for and need of God's grace and to pray for the church and the world.
WEDNESDAY FORUMS
Included in worship each Wednesday is a forum which leads the Co- lumbia community into consideration of significant issues for the church in the world, or exposes it to persons from other denominations and parts of the earth, or directs it in spiritual formation. A majority of the forums are designed and led by student organizations.
ORIENTATION
An orientation program which is required of all entering students is held during the days preceding the regular opening of the seminary in the fall. It offers an opportunity for new students to get acquainted with one another and with student body leaders and members of the faculty. Tests are administered to help new and transfer students identify and under- stand particular strengths and deficiencies of preparation for theological instruction.
Returning students are also required to participate in the orientation days, which include activities such as a debriefing of the summer super- vised ministry or intern program, a discussion of procedures for receiving a call from a congregation, and consultation with faculty advisors.
SUMMER GREEK SCHOOL
Entering students in the M.Div. degree program are required to have a reading knowledge of New Testament Greek. For those students who are not prepared in Greek, the seminary offers a six credit course, B021, during
70 the summer. The course runs for an eight-week period and meets daily, usually each morning, Monday through Friday, for three hours, with small group afternoon tutorial sessions. Students who have successfully com- pleted two years of Greek in college or who pass a Greek qualifying ex- amination are exempted from B021.
FLEXIBILITY BY ADVANCED PLACEMENT AND SPECIAL STUDIES
Students who have strong backgrounds in certain particular fields of the curriculum, or who demonstrate unusual proficiency in their work are given opportunities for special placement or for independent work. Re- quests for flexibility in a student's program should be made to the Dean of Faculty. Two opportunities for flexibility are available.
1. Students may be permitted advanced placement in the A and B components if they can satisfactorily demonstrate that they have already achieved the objectives of a given course. This means that they may be exempt from the course and permitted to take an advanced course in the area.
2. Academically qualified students may be permitted to engage in spe- cial study as a route to the establishment of competence in a required course rather than taking one or several required courses.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
Students are encouraged to design and pursue their own program of independent research and study as a part of the elective offerings. Con- tracts may be drawn up with faculty members teaching in the area of the student's interest for reading courses and research projects. The nature and extent of the work projected and completed determine the amount of credit given. Such courses provide students the opportunity to investigate areas of specialized interest in which no regular electives are offered. HONORS PROGRAM
Students in the Master of Divinity degree program who enter the C component with a cumulative grade point average of 3.3 and a 3.6 average in the proposed area of study may enter the Honors Program. Waiver of these requirements is by vote of the entire faculty in the proposed area of study. Students choose to work in the Biblical, historical-doctrinal or prac- tical theology areas and with a particular professor. The program consists of guided study in both long semesters for a total of 8 credits. For additional information, see the chairperson of the area of interest.
CREDIT VALUATION AND COURSE LOAD
While the educational progress of the student cannot be ultimately measured by the number of credits earned, a system of course valuation is necessary to assure balance in the curriculum. Columbia estimates a se-
71 mester credit as approximately 42 to 45 working hours, except for certain supervised ministry and clinical programs whose work investment is de- termined by the contract for the particular course. The satisfactory com- pletion of a course, however, is determined not by time invested but goals and objectives achieved.
Each student is required to consult with his or her faculty advisor before registering for courses. The standard number of credits a student in basic degree programs may take in the 14-week terms is 16. A student with a B average may take no more than 17 credits. In the January term a student may register for no more than three credits unless taking HD241.
The M.Div. degree normally requires three full academic years in resi- dence, plus a summer term for SM210. The Master of Arts in Theological Studies usually requires two full academic years. Advanced degrees involve the student in part-time study for a minimum of two years.
GRADING
At the close of each term grades are given to basic degree students according to the following four quality points system. A grade report is sent to each student and denominational supervisor, if applicable. For A through D component students, special, Master of Arts in Theological Stud- ies, unclassified and occasional students, the criteria for grading are crea- tivity, mastery of material, skill in organizing and expressing ideas, and the ability to relate to other learnings. The grading system is:
A 4.0 Outstanding A- 3.7 Superior B + 3.3 Very Good B 3.0 Good B- 2.7 Slightly above standard C + 2.3 Standard c 2.0 Slightly below standard c- 1.7 Below standard D 1.0 Serious deficiencies F 0.0 Unacceptable
An E is given when a portion of the course requirements — such as a major paper, an examination or a project — is unacceptable to the instruc- tor. Unless such work is completed in acceptable form within the time extension, the E becomes a final grade of F. An F is given when the total work of the course is unacceptable or when work is not completed within the term or within an approved extension.
C component students may choose to take up to six elective credits for H/S/U, with the permission of the instructor, if permission is granted at the beginning of the term.
72 H honors, for work of exceptionally distinguished quality. S satisfactory, for work which represents sufficient mas- tery of the content of the course to merit recommen- dation for graduation. U unsatisfactory, for work which represents insufficient mastery of the content of the course to merit recom- mendation for graduation. For Th.M., S.T.D., and D.Min. students: A 4.0 excellent B 3.0 good C 2.0 passing F 0.0 failure
PROBATION
An entering student may be placed on probation due to deficiencies in the student's undergraduate preparation. In addition, any student who fails to make a 2.5 average in any term or whose cumulative grade point average falls below 2.3 will be placed on academic probation for the next term.
UNACCEPTABLE WORK
A U may be remedied by further work in the course, by repeating the course, or by taking an elective course relating to the area of deficiency. A U given for unexcused late work shall normally require additional work. A student whose work is unsatisfactory will be placed on probation. If the U is not removed by the next term, the student will be dropped from school.
APPEALS
Appeal of a grade given for work in a course or for the entire course may be made: first, with the instructor; second, if necessary with the Dean of Faculty; third, as a last appeal, by a written statement sent through the Dean of Faculty to the faculty.
Appeal of probation may be made to the Judicial Commission of the faculty through the Dean of Faculty.
Appeal of dismissal from the seminary, a faculty decision, may be made to the Board of Directors by giving written notice to the president of the seminary.
TEMPORARY GRADES
Two temporary notations may be given in certain cases. "In Progress" (IP) is used for courses which last more than one term. "Incomplete" (Inc.) is used for late work when a written excuse has been approved by the professor and the Dean of Faculty. Further provisions for the "Incomplete" can be found in the Student Handbook. Neither temporary notation carries credit.
73 STUDENT HANDBOOK
Additional information for basic degree students will be found in the Student Handbook.
ORDINATION EXAMS
Students who become candidates for ordination in the Presbyterian Church (USA) are required to take written examinations in the areas of Bible, theology, worship and sacraments, and polity. There is ample op- portunity within the regular seminary curriculum to take course work preparatory to the exams.
SENIOR WORSHIP
Students in the C component are required to lead worship and preach for the community. The experience is reviewed on videotape and is eval- uated by a group of students and faculty. GRADUATION WITH HONORS
Basic degrees students who have earned at least a 3.6 grade point av- erage on course work will, with the approval of the faculty, be awarded the degree "with distinction."
74 AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
AWARDS AND PRIZES
Through the gifts of alumni and friends of the seminary, several prizes and awards have been established to recognize outstanding academic achievements by basic professional degree students.
The Wilds Book Prize, initially established by Louis T. Wilds of Columbia, South Carolina, provides a cash award to the graduating student selected by the faculty for the highest distinction in his or her academic work over the entire seminary program.
The Lyman and Myki Mobley Prize in Biblical Scholarship has been estab- lished in memory of Donald Lyman Mobley (Columbia class of 1977) and Myki Powell Mobley (Candler School of Theology, class of 1977). It is given each year to the student or faculty member doing exemplary work in the field of Biblical scholarship as it relates to the worship and work of the church.
The Paul T. Fuhrmann Book Prize in Church History was established in 1962 by an alumnus of the seminary to honor the late Dr. Paul T. Fuhrmann, former Professor of Church History. The award is made annually to the student who has shown the most outstanding achievement in church his- tory.
The Florrie Wilkes Sanders Prize in Theology is given by the family of Florrie Wilkes Sanders of Atlanta, GA. It is awarded each year to the student presenting the best paper showing sound theological scholarship and rel- evance to the needs of Christian people in the contemporary world. Special attention is given to the papers relating theology to the education, profes- sions and avocations of lay people.
The Emma Gaillard Boyce Memorial Award is made annually by the Rev. David Boyce, an alumnus of the seminary, in honor of his mother, a de- voted music teacher, choir director, church musician and minister's wife. It is awarded to the student writing the best paper on the creative use of music in worship.
Two Abdullah Awards are available each year by the Rev. Gabriel Ab- dullah, an alumnus of the seminary. One is given for the best paper setting forth a plan for the teaching of Bible in the public schools; the second for the best paper designing a program for the development of moral and spiritual values in the public schools.
The Indiantown Country Church Award was established by the family of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Stuckey in their honor to highlight the work of ministry
75 in churches in rural areas. The prize is awarded annually to a student who has done outstanding work in the summer in a rural ministry.
The Ludwig Richard Max Dewitz Biblical Studies Award is a cash award to the student who prepared the best Old Testament exegesis during the academic year. A judging commitee of professors of Old Testament nomi- nates a person to the faculty for election.
The Samuel A. Cartledge Biblical Studies Award. A cash award and a copy of the Greek New Testament, the latter provided by the American Bible Society, is awarded to the student who prepared the best New Testament exegesis during the academic year. A judging committee of professors of New Testament exegesis nominates a person to the faculty for election.
The Presbytery of St. Andrew Women of the Church Preaching Award is given for the best sermon preached by a student during the academic year.
James T. and Celeste M. Boyd Book Fund Award. This award is presented to a graduating senior as a means of encouraging and helping establish a personal theological library of books and resources.
The C. Virginia Harrison Memorial Fund Award is presented to a rising senior who is conscientious, responsible, hard working, and in need of financial assistance. The President, in consultation with the secretary to the President, shall select the recipient of this award.
COLUMBIA SCHOLARSHIPS
Qualified men and women planning to attend seminary or seeking to explore the possibility of entering the ministry may apply for a Columbia Scholarship for study at Columbia Theological Seminary. These one-year scholarships are for persons who have exhibited significant academic and leadership abilities during their undergraduate studies and in community involvements and church commitments.
Up to eight awards may be made each year to M. Div. applicants by the Admissions Committee. The amount of the scholarship is established by the Admissions Committee and will be standard for each recipient assum- ing room and board on campus. In the case of a recipient who chooses to live off campus, a lump sum stipend beyond tuition shall be awarded. In 1991-92 each grant will be for $7,800. An additional $930 grant will be made for those who attend Greek School.
Columbia Scholarship recipients who show financial need over and above the Columbia Scholarships award may be granted financial aid up to $2,500. Such financial aid will include a service scholarship.
To be eligible for a Columbia Scholarship, applicants must be citizens of the United States or Canada. A scholarship application and a personal interview are required. All recipients are required to enroll full-time for one academic year at the seminary.
76 Application for a Columbia Scholarship is made through the Office of Admissions at Columbia Seminary. Applications must be received no later than March 15. Announcement of the awards will normally be made by mid-April.
All those applying for a Columbia Scholarship will automatically be considered for regular admission and financial aid if they are not awarded a scholarship.
HONOR SCHOLARSHIPS
A number of Honor Scholarships have been established at Columbia Theological Seminary for M.Div. candidates and are awarded annually on the basis of a student's academic achievement, leadership in the church and on campus, and demonstration of exceptional promise for the ordained ministry. Recipients of Honor Scholarships are selected by the Basic Degrees Academic Standards Committee each spring. Honor Scholarship recipients who show need over and above the Honor Scholarship award (which may cover tuition for up to nine months) may be granted financial aid. Such financial aid will include a service scholarship. The Honor Scholarships are: the Rev. Vernon S. Broyles, Jr., Scholarship; the Rev. George Henry Cor- nelson Scholarship; the Rev. Harry Keller Holland Scholarship; the Rev.
John L. Newton Scholarship; and the J. M. Tull Scholarship.
COLUMBIA FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE SCHOLARSHIPS
A number of scholarships are funded annually by the Columbia Friend- ship Circle. These scholarships are awarded to M.Div. degree students by the Basic Degrees Academic Standards Committee upon nomination by the President and Dean of Students with consultation from the Development Office. In 1991-92 each grant will be for $4,400.
The following criteria will be used in making nominations:
a. The student will be a second or third year student (fourth year if the student has been involved in a year-long internship). b. The student will have demonstrated both a strong commitment to his/her call and diligence in his/her studies at Columbia Semi- nary.
c. The student will be a parent with family responsibilities. d. The student will have demonstrated financial need.
Recipients who show need over and above the Columbia Friendship Circle Award may be eligible for additional financial aid. Such financial aid will include a service scholarship.
GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS
The Seminary awards each year one or more fellowships to outstanding graduates completing the M.Div. degree. The purpose of these fellowships is to recognize superior intellectual achievement demonstrated during the
77 course of the regular seminary program and to provide a modest support for graduate work beyond the first professional degree. They must be used toward an accredited master's degree or doctoral graduate degree program in which the recipient engages in the scholarly pursuit of an academic theological discipline.
The Fannie Jordan Bryan Fellowships were established through a generous legacy left to Columbia Theological Seminary by the late Mrs. Fannie Jordan Bryan of Columbia, South Carolina. The Columbia Graduate Fellowships were initiated by the senior Class of 1941 and continue to be funded through the operating expense budget of the seminary. The Anna Church Whitner Memorial Fellowships are given periodically from a legacy left to the semi- nary in 1928 by the late William C. Whitner, of Rock Hill, SC, in memory of his mother. A new graduate fellowship was established during 1983 by the Rever- end and Mrs. Harvard A. Anderson of Orlando, FL. This fellowship is awarded to the graduate determined by the faculty to have the greatest potential for future academic achievement.
78 STUDENT INFORMATION HOUSING
Applications for seminary housing should be made as early as possible following acceptance. All inquiries about housing should be directed to the Business Office.
Unmarried Students
Dormitory housing is available for unmarried students. Most of the rooms are for single occupancy; many of them have connecting baths. All rooms are fully furnished with the exception of linens. Laundry facilities are provided. Students who live in dormitory rooms participate in the standard board plan.
Married Students Without Children
Suites of two rooms with private bath are available for married students without children. These suites are ordinarily fully furnished with the ex- ception of linens. However, a limited number are unfurnished. Laundry facilities are provided. Students who live in suites participate in the stand- ard board plan. The standard board plan or a modified board plan is avail- able for spouses.
In addition to the suites mentioned above, the seminary has a limited number of efficiency units which include cooking facilities. Students in these units need not participate in the standard board plan.
Students With Children
One, two, and three bedroom unfurnished apartments are available to students with children. The rent for these apartments is below market rates and varies depending on the size of apartment.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Columbia Seminary grants financial assistance to basic degree students who are taking 11 or more credit hours during each long semester and 3 credit hours during the winter term, and to a limited number of graduate students. All financial aid is based upon need as determined through an application for financial aid.
Columbia Seminary complies with The Association of Theological 7 Schools regulation that financial aid of a specific nature is not discussed until after a student has been admitted. However, financial aid applications are made available to applicants for admission to Columbia's basic degree programs. If the GAPSFAS statement and other pertinent data are given to the Director of Admissions during the admissions process, an estimate of financial aid may be provided applicants at the time of their acceptance.
79 Returning students are required to complete the financial aid applica- tion before April 29. Application for financial aid from entering students must be made by August 15. Students entering Columbia in the winter term or spring semester must submit applications for financial aid within the first week of the term.
Students applying for financial assistance complete a financial aid ap- plication that provides an estimate of both their income and expenses. The difference between the student's income and the established norms con- stitutes the determined need of the student for financial aid. After financial need is calculated, financial aid is provided in the form of a service schol- arship and a grant-in-aid. A Columbia service scholarship is the first portion of every financial aid award.
The amounts of a service scholarship and a grant-in-aid are determined by the Financial Aid Committee after the applications are completed. The financial aid is credited to the student's account in the Business Office and is awarded on a prorated basis as follows: 44 percent fall semester; 12 percent winter term; 44 percent spring semester. Financial aid is first ap- plied against seminary charges for tuition, rent, board, and fees. The aid is subject to proportional adjustment in case of withdrawal from seminary. Most students who come to Columbia Seminary without a large indebt- edness find that they can complete their seminary education without crip- pling financial worries.
Persons interested in more detailed information about the financial as- sistance offered by Columbia Seminary should contact the Office of Ad- missions and Financial Aid.
STAFFORD LOAN PROGRAM
The Stafford Loan (formerly Guaranteed Student Loan) Program is made available under the Higher Education Act of 1965 and regulated through federal and state agencies of Departments of Education so as to comply with subsequent amendments governing Title IV monies. This pro- gram is designed to provide loans to students enrolled in education beyond high school. Institutions such as Columbia Seminary assist students with the application process by determining the student's eligibility and need for the loan and by certifying the student's satisfactory participation in the course of education for which the monies are borrowed. The loans to stu- dents are made primarily by commercial lending institutions. The Stafford Loan Program provides preferable interest rates and delays repayment of loan until after the student graduates or terminates from the course of studies. An eligible student enrolled at Columbia may seek a loan within the state of Georgia or from a lending institution within his/her legal state of residence. Information pertaining to application procedures and policy regulations for a Stafford Loan at Columbia may be obtained from the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid.
80 VETERANS ADMINISTRATION BENEFITS
Certification for V.A. benfits is handled through the Office of Student Life.
HOSPITALIZATION INSURANCE
Each student is required to have some form of hospitalization insurance acceptable to the seminary. Students may purchase group insurance which is offered to the student body, or they may purchase insurance through other sources. Presbyterian students who are inquirers or candidates of their presbyteries' Committees on Preparation for Ministry are eligible to participate in the major medical plan of the Board of Pensions of the PC(USA).
81 STATEMENT OF CHARGES - EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 1991 TUITION Per credit hour $ 208 Eleven credits or more (per term) 2,181 Summer Greek school 807 Audit fee per credit hour 104 D.Min. and Th.M. Extension Fee (first time) 100 D.Min. and Th.M. Extension Fee (second time) 200 BOARD Summer Greek School 464 Fall term 946 Winter term 256 Spring term 946 ROOM Single student single room, summer Greek school 290 Single student, single room, fall or spring term 607 Single student, single room, winter term 166 Suite, summer Greek school 416 Suite, fall or spring term 844 Suite, winter term 231
OTHER HOUSING - monthly rates Efficiency units, Florida Hall or Simons Law Hall 265 Village Apartments: 4 bedroom, units 3-6 379 3 bedroom, units 15, 16, 35-42 409 3 bedroom, units 9, 25-26 372 3 bedroom, unit 1 361 2 bedroom, units 31-34 372 2 bedroom, units 2, 10-14 338 2 bedroom, units 19-22, 27-30 316 1 bedroom, units 23 and 24 281
SUPERVISED MINISTRY FEES SM210 and SM210C each 564 SM212 564 SM213 and SM214 each 282 SM414 (including 5 credits of course work) 1,504 SM610 and SM615 each 564 SM611-614 1,880 SM616 1,880 SM620 564 ATA402 Experience in Supervised Ministry 500
OTHER FEES ATA000 Administrative Fee 50 ATA401 Seminar on Ministry 800 ATA496 Doctoral Project 700 P232 Ministry to Persons (with praxis) 161 HD241 Alternative Context, Atlanta (plus 4 credit course fee) 100 HD241 Alternative Context, Other U.S. (plus 4 credit course fee) 200
82 HD241 Alternative Context, International (plus 4 credit course fee) 400 Thesis Binding (per copy) 10 Application Fee 30 Occasional Student Application Fee 15 Diploma Fee 25
All fees and charges listed are subject to change.
REFUND POLICY
Tuition
1. A student who has paid tuition fees in advance and decides not to attend a semester or term is entitled to a 100 percent refund if a written request is received by Columbia by the end of the first week of the term. After that date, no refund is due, but an amount may be given upon the initiative of Columbia. 2. A student dropping a course during the "course addition" period (the first week of a long semester and the first two days of a winter or summer term) is entitled to a full tuition refund. 3. A student dropping a course during the "course drop" period (the first six weeks of a long semester and the first week of a short winter or summer term) is entitled to a one-third refund of the tuition involved. 4. A student allowed to withdraw from a course or a student leaving school for any reason without formal "dropping" or approved with- drawal is not entitled to any refund.
Written requests for refunds should be made to the Registrar, Room 113, Campbell Hall and received before the deadlines stated above.
Room
A student who has received notice of a specific housing assignment for a term or semester is responsible for payment in full unless a written request is made to the Vice President for Business and Finance, Room 106, Campbell Hall at least one week before the first day of classes. In that case, a 100 percent refund will be made. In other cases an amount may be given upon the initiative of Columbia.
Board
A student who has applied for board and has a sufficient reason for withdrawing from board status will be granted a full refund if a written request is made to the Vice President for Business and Finance, Room 106, Campbell Hall at least one week before the first day of classes.
83 STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Student Coordinating Council
The Student Coordinating Council was established to initiate discussion and decisions within the student body, to respond to the needs of the student community, and to coordinate student and community activities. It represents the interests of the entire seminary community, i.e., students on and off campus, families of students, and all members of the seminary community.
Society for Missionary Inquiry
This society was founded in 1832 and has been an instrument through the years to promote an active interest in missions among the students and throughout the church. The society brings outstanding speakers before the student body. Another work of this group is in providing hospitality for international students and visitors on the Columbia campus. Through the work of the society a number of students have responded to the challenge of international missions.
Fellowship for Theological Dialogue
This society was established for the purpose of encouraging every stu- dent to the highest possible scholarship. Membership is open to all students and faculty on a voluntary basis. Lectures, informal discussions with vis- iting lecturers, symposia by member of the faculty, and other meetings are sponsored in the interest of theological scholarship.
Peace Source
The Peace Source is a campus organization concerned with peace, jus- tice, and freedom which explores these concerns through study and in- volvement within community and world.
Women Students of Columbia
This organization began soon after women began to enroll as students at Columbia Seminary. Women students organize for support as well as dialogue about issues which are of particular concern for women in min- istry. Activities include annual retreats, sponsorship of women's caucus during the Columbia Forum, and opportunities to attend conferences and workshops which focus on women's issues for ministry.
84 Spouses of Seminarians
This is an organization primarily for the spouses of regularly enrolled students. Spouses of students, spouses of faculty and staff, and other in- vited persons meet together for study and for the sharing of mutual con- cerns and interests. The Spouses of Seminarians also sponsor a number of events for the entire Columbia community.
Student Athletic Program
Athletic activities are available and open to all students and their fam- ilies. These activities include volleyball, football, basketball, soccer, softball, tennis, ping pong, pool, and golf.
Student Supply Preaching
Columbia Seminary works with local congregations in making arrange- ments for student supply preaching. Students are generally assigned on a rotating basis to churches that have requested supply ministers.
85 SUPPORT OF COLUMBIA SEMINARY
The mission of Columbia Theological Seminary is to prepare good min- isters of Jesus Christ to proclaim the Gospel and to serve the Church, the community, and the world. The seminary is also committed to the mission of nurturing those already ordained through continuing education and serving as a resource center for the entire Church.
Columbia Seminary's supporting synods have historically stated, and repeatedly confirmed, their intentions to be responsible for the enabling support of the Seminary. It costs over $13,000 a year to educate each stu- dent, but less than 5 percent of the current operating budget comes from benevolence monies provided by the synods.
In recent years student fees provide for about 25 percent of the budget while an additional approximately 25 percent comes from individual an- nual gifts. A growing endowment provides approximately 35 percent of the annual budget. The balance of 15 percent comes from miscellaneous sources.
Although gifts from the supporting synods for the operating budget have decreased in recent years, Columbia Seminary is greatly indebted to the synods for their endorsement and assistance in increasing the Semi- nary's endowment through the Capital Funds Campaigns.
One of the best ways a person can invest in the vital ministry of Co- lumbia Seminary is by contributing to the annual giving program or by establishing a permanently endowed scholarship or memorial fund.
ALUMNI/AE ASSOCIATION
Columbia's alumni/ae hold their annual meeting on the seminary cam- pus during the Columbia Forum, following the January term. Stimulating presentations on ministry are offered, classes hold yearly reunions, the Alumni/ae Council and officers are elected, and retiring professors are ho- nored.
COLUMBIA FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE
Columbia Friendship Circle (CFC) is an association of more than 6,000 women throughout the PC(USA) who assist the seminary in three ways: by praying for the seminary and telling its story in their local areas; by encouraging young men and women to consider the ministry and Colum- bia Seminary; and by providing financial assistance to the seminary each year by supporting a particular project. During the past several years CFC has raised over $25,000 each year to support such projects as scholarship aid for students and Columbia Scholarships.
86 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mr. John A. Conant Chair Dr. William T. Bryant Vice Chair Mrs. Emily C. Wood Secretary Mrs. Peggy M. Rowland Assistant Secretary
Term to Expire in 1991
Mrs. Ann D. Cousins Atlanta, GA Mrs. Florence Davis Nashville, TN The Rev. C. Jarred Hammet Camden, SC The Rev. Edward Hopper Lexington, KY Dr. James A. Nisbet Denver, NC Mr. William John Park Greenwood, SC Mrs. Lois B. Stone Sarasota, FL Mrs. Emily C. Wood Maitland, FL
Term to Expire in 1992 rhe Rev. William R. Barron Knoxville, TN Mr. Thomas W. Brown Lake City, FL Mr. John A. Conant Atlanta, GA Dr. Howard Edington Orlando, FL Dr. John R. Harris Miami Shores, FL Dr. T. Fleetwood Hassell Charleston, SC Dr. Thomas W. Horton Rock Hill, SC Mrs. Gay Love Atlanta, GA Mrs. Betty Simmons Jackson, MS Dr. G. Dana Waters, III Birmingham, AL
Term to Expire in 1993 rhe Rev. Joanna Adams Decatur, GA Mr. Howard Ector Marietta, GA Mrs. Florida Ellis Atlanta, GA Mr. Frank James Birmingham, AL Mr. James P. McLain Atlanta, GA
Dr. J. Phillips Noble Decatur, GA
Mr. William J. Noonan Pensacola, FL Mr. Aubrey Patterson Tupelo, MS Mr. William Scheu Jacksonville, FL Dr. Cordell Wynn Tuscaloosa, AL
\t Large Members
Vlr. Howell F. Adams, Jr Atlanta, GA Dr. William T. Bryant, Jr Nashville, TN Mr. George Cornelson Clinton, SC Mr. Lawrence Gellerstedt, Jr Atlanta, GA Vlrs. Margaret Greer Miller Maitland, FL vlr. David Quattlebaum Greenville, SC Vlr. J.C. "Bud" Shaw Cartersville, GA Mr. John H. Weitnauer, Jr St. Simons Island, GA
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COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Columbia Theological Seminary 1991-1992
Executive John A. Conant, Chair William T. Bryant, Vice Chair Emily C. Wood, Secretary Howell Adams Florida Ellis
* t John Weitnauer Betty Simmons
Academic Affairs Planning and Development Florida Ellis, Chairl— John H. Weitnauer, Chair Joanna Adams Ann D. Cousins William T. Bryant Florence Davis Howard Edington Howard Ector
C. Jarred (Jerry) Hammet Lawrence (Larry) Gellerstedt, Jr. Frank James Gay Love Margaret Greer Miller James P. McLain Lois Stone William John Park Dana Waters David Quattlebaum J.C. (Bud) Shaw Emily C. Wood
Business Management Student Life Howell Adams, Chair Betty Simmons, Chair Tom Brown William Barron John Harris George Cornelson Edward Hopper T. Fleetwood Hassell
Thomas W. riorton, Jr. James A. Nisbet
J. Phillips Noble William E. Scheu
William J. Noonan Cordell Wynn Aubrey Patterson Investment Robert B. Lang, Chair Samuel E. Allen John M. Bragg Julian LeCraw John H. McDonald
J. Phillips Noble
Ex Officio President Douglas W. Oldenburg Treasurer John W. Gilmore Chair John A. Conant Vice-President, Development/Seminary Relations James F. Dickenson
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James F. Dickenson, M.Div. John W. Gilmore, M.Div., Vice President for J.D., C.P.A. Developmen t/Sem inary Vice President for Business Relations and Finance
Betty M. Cason Ernestine Cole, M. Div. Bonneau H. Dickson, Assistant Treasurer Associate Dean of Students M.Div. Field Representative
Juliette J. Harper, BA. Cecil Moore, B.D. Rebecca S. Parker, M.Div. Director of Publications and Superintendent of Buildings Director of Admissions and Publicity and Grounds Financial Aid
Suanne B. SauerBrun, B.A. Elsie D. Urie Frank T. Willey, M.Div. Bookstore Manager Registrar Regional Director of Development
90 ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Douglas W. Oldenburg, D.D President Peggy M. Rowland Administrative Assistant ACADEMIC PROGRAM
Glenn R. Bucher, Ph.D Vice President for Academic Affairs Mary Charlotte McCall, J.D. Assistant to the Dean of Faculty Elsie D. Urie Registrar and Administrative Assistant
Douglas W. Hix, Ph.D Director of Advanced Studies Pat D. Hix Secretary
Sara C. Juengst, M.Div Director of Continuing Education Diane K. Bodnar Secretary Robert S. Smith, D.Min., J.D Director of Lay Institute of Faith and Life Carlene Bailey Secretary
Robert Leon Carroll, Jr., M.Div Director of Supervised Ministry Shellee E. Fezatte Secretary James A. Overbeck, Ph.D Librarian Christine Wenderoth, Ph.D. Associate Librarian Ruthanne M. Huff, MA. Technical Services Librarian Colleen HiggS, B.S. Circulation Librarian Nancy M. Hendrix, B.S. Reclassification Librarian Ira Lois Brown, M.A.T.S. Reclassification Cataloger Ann A. Titshaw Secretary, Pastoral Care Nan B. Johnson Secretary, Evangelism Tempie Alexander Secretary STUDENT LIFE
Philip R. Gehman, D.Min Vice President for Student Life Ernestine B. Cole, M.Div. Associate Dean of Students Ruth E. Shannon Administrative Assistant
Rebecca Skillern Parker, M.Div Director of Admissions and Financial Aid Jewel E. Kirkus Financial Aid Officer and Secretary BUSINESS AND FINANCE
John W. Gilmore, M.Div., J.D., C.PA Vice President for Business and Finance Betty M. Cason Assistant Treasurer Suanne SauerBrun, BA. Bookstore Manager Marilyn Ault Bookkeeper Charlotte MozingO Secretary
A. Cecil Moore, Jr., B.D Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds Eula Mae Oliver, Alexander Oliver, Michael Lawrence Maintenance DEVELOPMENT AND SEMINARY RELATIONS
James F. Dickenson, M.Div Vice President for Development and Seminary Relations Frank T. Willey, M.Div. Regional Director of Development
Juliette J. Harper, B.A. Director of Publications and Publicity Barbara Poe Administrative Assistant Maria Badre, Elizabeth B. Burgess, Linda G. Sabo Secretaries Bonneau H. Dickson, M.Div. Field Representative
91 FACULTY
DOUGLAS W. OLDENBURG, D.D. President B.S., Davidson College; B.D., Union Theological Seminary; S.T.M., Yale University Divinity School; D.D., Davis and Elkins College; D.D., St. Andrews Presbyterian College
FREDERICK OTTO BONKOVSKY, Ph.D. Professor of Christian Ethics B.S., Muskingum College; M.Div., Yale Divinity School; Certificate, *%*• Free University, Berlin; Ph.D., Harvard University
WALTER BRUEGGEMANN, Ph.D. William Marcellus McPheeters Professor of Old Testament A.B., Elmhurst College; B.D., Eden Theological Seminary; Th.D., Union Theological Seminary; Ph.D., St. Louis University
GLENN R. BUCHER, Ph.D. Dean of Faculty Professor of Social Ethics B.A., Elizabethtown College; M.Div., Union Seminary (Columbia University); Ph.D., Boston University
BRIAN H. CHILDS, Ph.D. Professor of Pastoral Theology and Counseling B.A., Maryville College; M.Div., Th.M., Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary
92 THOMAS ERSKINE CLARKE, Th.D. Professor of American Religious History A.B., University of South Carolina; B.D., Columbia Theological Seminary; Th.M., Th.D., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia
CHARLES BLANTON COUSAR, Ph.D. Samuel A. Cartledge Professor of New Testament Language, Literature, and Exegesis A.B., Davidson College; B.D., Columbia Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Aberdeen
BEVERLY ROBERTS GAVENTA, Ph.D. Professor of New Testament B.A., Phillips University; M.Div., Union Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Duke University
CATHERINE GUNSALUS GONZALEZ, Ph.D. Professor of Church History B.A., Beaver College; S.T.B., Boston University School of Theology; Ph.D., Boston University
DAVID MILLER GUNN, Ph.D. Professor of Old Testament Language, Literature, and Exegesis B.A., M.A., University of Melbourne; B.D., University of Otago; Ph.D., University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
93 SHIRLEY CAPERTON GUTHRIE, JR., D. Theol. /. B. Green Professor of Systematic Theology A.B., Austin College; B.D., Princeton Theological Seminary; D. Theol., University of Basel
BEN CAMPBELL JOHNSON, Ph.D. Peachtree Professor of Evangelism and Church Growth B.A., Asbury College; B.D., Asbury Theological Seminary; Th.M., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; D.Min., San Francisco Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Emory University
JASPER NEWTON KEITH, JR., S.T.D. Professor of Pastoral Care and Counseling A.B., Mercer University; M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Certified Supervisor, Association for Clinical Pastoral Education; S.T.D., Columbia Theological Seminary
JAMES D. NEWSOME, JR., Ph.D. Professor of Old Testament Language, Literature, and Exegesis B.A., Millsaps College; B.D., Th.M., Columbia Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
JOHN HULL PATTON, Ph.D. Professor of Pastoral Theology and Director of S.T.D. Program B.A., B.D., Emory University; Ph.D., University of Chicago
94 ROBERT H. RAMEY, JR., D.Min. Professor of Ministry B.A/B.S., Hampden-Sydney College; B.D., Th.M., D.Min., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia; D.D., Hampden-Sydney College
GEORGE W. STROUP, Ph.D. Professor of Theology B.A., Rice University; B.D., Yale University; M.A., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
PHILIP R. GEHMAN, D.Min. Dean of Students A.B., Wheaton College; M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary; D.Min., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia
DOUGLAS W. HIX, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Pastoral Studies and Director of Advanced Studies B.A, Davidson College; B.D., Columbia Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Duke University
DAVID P. MOESSNER, D. Theol. Associate Professor of New Testament Language, Literature, and Exegesis A.B., Princeton University; M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary; B.A., M.A., University of Oxford Honours School of Theology; D. Theol., University of Basel
95 JAMES A. OVERBECK, Ph.D. Librarian and Associate Professor of Church History B.A., Carthage College; M.A., University of Chicago Graduate Library School; M.A., Ph.D., University of Chicago Divinity School
ROBERT LEON CARROLL, JR., M.Div. Assistant Professor and Director of Supervised Ministry B.S., University of Southern Mississippi; M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
SARA COVIN JUENGST, M.Div. Director of Continuing Education B.A., Erskine College; M.A., Presbyterian School of Christian Education; M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
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LUCY A. ROSE, D.Min. Assistant Professor of Preaching and Worship B.A., Agnes Scott College; M.A., Emory University; D.Min., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia; Th.M., Duke University
ROBERT SYME SMITH, D.Min., J.D. Director of Lay Institute of Faith and Life A.B., Princeton University; M.A., George Washington University; J.D., Harvard Law School; M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary; D.Min., Lexington Theological Seminary
96 CHRISTINE WENDEROTH, Ph.D. Associate Librarian and Assistant Professor of Practical Theology B.A., Oberlin College; M.S.L.S., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill; M.A., Ph.D., Emory University
FRANK BARRY DAVIES, D.Min. Instructor in Church Music B.A., Birmingham University*; L.R.A.M., Royal Schools of Music; L.T.C.L., Trinity College; M.Div., D.Min., Columbia Theological Seminary •Postgraduate Certificate in Education, London University
STANLEY P. SAUNDERS, M.Div. Visiting Professor of New Testament B.A., San Jose Bible College; M.Div., Emmanuel School of Religion; Ph.D. Candidate, Princeton Theological Seminary
JUSTO LUIS GONZALEZ, Ph.D. Adjunct Professor of Church History Bachiller en Ciencias Instituto de Maranao, Cuba; Bachiller en Letras Instituto de Maranao, Cuba; S.T.B., Seminario Evangelico de Teologia, Matanzas, Cuba; S.T.M., Yale Divinity School; M.A., Ph.D., Yale University
JEANNE STEVENSON-MOESSNER, D.Theol. Adjunct Professor of Practical Theology A.B., Vanderbilt University; M.A., Princeton Theological Seminary; D.Theol., University of Basel
97 VISITING PROFESSORS Richard Armstrong, Ph.D. William A. Beardslee, Ph.D. George Thompson Brown, Th.D. Henry T. Close, Th.M. Ronald C. Crossley, Ph.D. F. Harry Daniel, Ph.D. Richard A. Dodds, Th.M. Carl S. Dudley, Ph.D.
Penny J. Hill, M.Div. Plamthodathil S. Jacob, Ph.D.
C. Benton Kline, Jr., Ph.D. Stuart McWilliam, S.T.M. Wayne H. Merritt, Ph.D.
J. Will Ormond, Ph.D. Hubert V. Taylor, Ph.D. Albert N. WeUs, Ph.D.
VISITING SCHOLAR James L. Bailey, Ph.D.
98 PROFESSORS EMERITI
C. BENTON KLINE, JR., Ph.D. President Emeritus A.B., College of Wooster; B.D., Th.M., Princeton Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Yale University
JAMES DAVISON PHILIPS, Ph.D. President Emeritus A.B., Hampden-Sydney College; B.D., Columbia Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Edinburgh, D.D., Presbyterian College; D.D., Hampden-Sydney College
MANFORD GEORGE GUTZKE, Ph.D. A.B., M.A., Southern Methodist University; Ph.D., Columbia University; D.D., Austin College
SAMUEL ANTOINE CARTLEDGE, Ph.D. A.B., M.A., University of Georgia; B.D., Columbia Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Chicago
JACK BRAME McMICHAEL, Ed.D. A.B., East Texas State Teachers College; M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary; Ed.D., Columbia University
RONALD STEWART WALLACE, Ph.D. B.Sc, M.A., Ph.D., Universtiy of Edinburgh
HUBERT VANCE TAYLOR, Ph.D. A.B., Lafayette College; B.Mus., Westminster Choir College; B.D., Columbia Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Northwestern University
JAMES HERBERT GAILEY, JR., Th.D. A.B., Davidson College; B.D., Columbia Theological Seminary; Th.M, Th.D., Princeton Theological Seminary
HAROLD BAILEY PRINCE, M.L. A.B., M.A., University of South Carolina; M.L., Emory University; B.D., Columbia Theologial Seminary
LUDWIG RICHARD MAX DEWITZ, Ph.D. B.D., University of London; Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University
J. WILL ORMOND, Ph.D. A.B., University of Alabama; B.D., Columbia Theological Seminary; Th.M., Princeton Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Glasgow; D.D., Southwestern at Memphis
F. SIDNEY ANDERSON, Th.M. B.A., Hampden-Sidney College; B.D., Th.M., Columbia Theological Seminary
GEORGE THOMPSON BROWN, Th.D. B.S., Davidson College; Th.M., Princeton Theological Seminary; B.D., Th.D., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia
99 ADJUNCT PROFESSORS IN SUPERVISED MINISTRY COUNSELING PRACTICUM SUPERVISORS Charles Helms, S.T.D. Gerald P. Jenkins, D.Min. Calvin W. Kropp, S.T.D. William R. Phillips, Th.M. CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION SUPERVISORS
Calvin J. Banks, M.Div. C. Fred Hall, D.Min. Imogene Bennett, B.R.E., D.Min. Eugene T. Locke, D.Min. Donald H. Cabaniss, B.D., M.Ed. Robert R. Morris, Th.M. Franklin D. Duncan, Ph.D. Stephen W. Overall, M.Div. Kerry Duncan, M.Div. Dorothy Dale Owen, M.Div. G. Robert Gary, M.Div. Eugene Robinson, D.Min.
Joseph W. Whitwell, Jr., S.T.D.
SUPERVISING PASTORS FOR SUMMER ASSISTANTS 1990 Joan Abell R. Gary Kelly
C. William Allen, Jr. Joseph E. Lee Harry H. Barrow John W. Lown Dwight Bayley James S. Lowry Charles Black James Montgomery Currie Burris Albert Myers Michael Carey Agnes Norfleet Edwin Cooley W. Rush Otey III Chris Curvin William Shouse
Charles Davenport Stephen Sloop, Jr.
Joan Gray J. Richard Stanford Decherd Guess Gibson Stroupe Prue Hammett William Thompson Joseph Johnson III Stephen R. Vance Ray G. Jones III Sharon Youngs
SUPERVISING PASTORS FOR INTERNS 1990
William B. Wade, Jr. Bryan H. Mickle P. Keith Hill
100 STUDENTS
GRADUATING CLASS OF 1990 DOCTOR OF SACRED THEOLOGY Tore-Kristian Lang DOCTOR OF MINISTRY Thomas Joe Baughman Asa M. Meadows Edwin D. Bernard Robert R. Morris Floyd Lee Berrier John David Pierce
John Ebenezer Boyd, Jr. Michael C. Quicke John Carlton Bryan Shirley Arlene Richards David L. Clark James Wilson Roberts William A. Dantzler Mary Kay Sapp Harry D. Durbin Robert Michael Scotland Webster Sterling Edwards Mary L. Sferre, sfcc Raymond Wesley Gamble Mary R. Steves, sfcc Larry Hill Philip Harbin Summerlin Robert Milton Home Bruce Davis Taylor
Leonard A. Howard Carlton Manning Thornton, Jr.
Joseph E. Jursa, Jr. Coit Ray Troutman, Jr. Fred Larkin Keith John Kie Vining Colin Macrae Lambert Harold Robert Warren MASTER OF THEOLOGY Mary Gillespie Amos Douglas S. McLeroy Joon Man Choi Michael St. Aubin Miller Kerry Perron Duncan Joseph E. Nicholas Jesse William Hegler Daniel Susanto Charles K. Kariuki Totok Soemartha Wiryasaputra David Wayne Lovelace Grace Tsyr-En Wu MASTER OF DIVINITY
Lucy Robertson Aldridge David J. A. Gibbs Roy T. Bain Mary Stewart Hall
Susan Lynn Boardman-McKissack Wilbur Hugh Howie, Jr. Carol Ann Boggs Jane Allen Huffstetler with distinction with distinction Harry Brazell Tully Hunter Steven Speed Bryant Dolores De Land Ingraham
Sidney M. Burgess J. Todd Jenkins Laura Beth Carlson-Aull Gloria Elaine Jennings Robert Fleming Chastain James Timothy Kiser Tae Su Cheong Lori Ann Knight-Whitehouse Elizabeth Mangum Deibert Amanda Lape-Freeberg Kevin A. Dorsett Donald R. Lawson Scott Arthur Ellington Natalie Jean Lester W. Mark George Helene Hibbard Loper
101 Robert E. Madsen Martha Cross Sexton John Alexander McLean with distinction Karen Edwards McLean Robert John Sherman with distinction Jungshik (Brian) Shin Michael L. Murdock Tommy Register Sikes Laura DuPre Newsome Earl Joseph Smith with distinction Lynette Davies Solomon Richard Brantley Newsome with distinction with distinction Holly Scott Tickle
Laura Lee Norris James Richard Weldon, Jr. Robert E. Reese Nathan R. Wheeler with distinction
MASTER OF ARTS (Theological Studies)
John William Daniels, Jr. Joan Wilson Quattrocchi Kemira Geren Denlea with distinction
102 PRIZES AND AWARDS - 1990
WILDS BOOK PRIZE Carol Boggs
FLORRIE WILKES SANDERS PRIZE IN THEOLOGY Jane Huffstetler
PRESBYTERY OF ST. ANDREW WOMEN OF THE CHURCH PREACHING AWARD Carol Boggs
SAMUEL A. CARTLEDGE NEW TESTAMENT EXEGESIS AWARD Carol Boggs Richard Newsome
LUDWIG RICHARD MAX DEWITZ OLD TESTAMENT STUDIES AWARD Clover Beal Timothy Beal
COLUMBIA FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP Lori Knight-Whitehouse
HARVARD A. ANDERSON FELLOWSHIP Carol Boggs
JAMES T. AND CELESTE M. BOYD MEMORIAL BOOK FUND AWARD Karen McLean Jane Huffstetler Lynette Solomon
PAUL T. FUHRMANN BOOK PRIZE IN CHURCH HISTORY Kelly Allen
C. VIRGINIA HARRISON MEMORIAL FUND AWARD Lucy Turner
103 1990-91 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
BROYLES SCHOLARSHIPS Timothy Beal Judith Fulp Beecher Mathes Lori Pistor Michael Poulos Tamara Puffer
Louis Ruckes, Jr. Anne Stevens Donald Stribling
COLUMBIA SCHOLARSHIPS Rebecca Ardell Roberta Kearney Phillip Reid Todd Speed
CORNELSON SCHOLARSHIPS Clover Beal Paul Lang Scott Lawson Joon Lee Neal Neuenschwander Margaret Northen Kimberly Wilson
HOLLAND SCHOLARSHIP Daniel Milford
NEWTON SCHOLARSHIPS Kelly Allen Marybeth Asher Lawson Gregory Breter Robert Campbell Boin Cho Kyle Fedler Willie Jackson
TULL SCHOLARSHIPS Tod Linafelt Ronald Nelson Karen Sutton Benton Trawick Dorinda Trouteaud Deborah Zarrett
104 1990-91 ROLL OF STUDENTS ADVANCED DEGREE STUDENTS DOCTOR OF SACRED THEOLOGY
Mary Crist Brown B.A., Agnes Scott College Atlanta, Georgia M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
Paula Ellen Buford B.S., Georgia Southern College Cohutta, Georgia M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Arthur Gower Crosswell B.A., St. Andrews Presbyterian College Milton, Florida D.Min., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia
Larry Gregory Easterling B.A., M.S.Ed., University of Kentucky Atlanta, Georgia M.Div., Duke University
Richard Thomas Gillespie B.A., University of South Florida Decatur, Georgia M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
Gerry Keith Hearn B.S., Eastern Michigan University College Park, Georgia M.Div., Colgate Rochester Divinity School
Marcella L. Klimas B.'A, Douglass College of Rutgers Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania University M.Div., Episcopal Divinity School
Neal Walter Kuhlhorst B.S., Indiana University Lawrenceville, Georgia M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Maake S. Jonathan Masango Dip., Federal Theological Seminary, South Parkview, South Africa Africa M.A.T.S., Columbia Theological Seminary M.A., Presbyterian School of Christian Education
Wilson Glenn Van Winkle B.A., Lee College Marietta, Georgia M. Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University
David Denk Weitnauer A.B., Davidson College Decatur, Georgia M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary DOCTOR OF MINISTRY
Paul Weaver Abell B.S., Pikeville College Boca Raton, Florida M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Buford Horace Adams B.A., Mercer University in Atlanta Ellenwood, Georgia M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Ralph J. Aker B.A., Morris Brown College Orlando, Florida M.Ed., Tuskegee Institute M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
105 G. Morrell Aldridge B.A., Samford University Alexander City, Alabama M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Ernest Akwetey Alema-Mensah B.S., University of Ghana Accra, Ghana M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Center M.S., Atlanta University
Dougald Wilfred Alexander B.A. Theol., University of the West Indies, Clarendon, Jamaica Jamaica Dip., United Theological College of the West Indies, Jamaica
Herbert Jeffrey Bailey B.S., Jacksonville State University Birmingham, Alabama M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University
David Cobb Beavers B.A., Vanderbilt University Roswell, Georgia Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary
Carol Till Bender B.A., Winthrop College Charlotte, North Carolina M.Div., Erskine Theological Seminary
John Charles Berghorst B.A., Central College Moorestown, New Jersey M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
Daniel Mclntyre Berry B.A., Davidson College Hampton, Virginia M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
Earl Anvern Bland B.Mus., University of Missouri-Kansas City Rockingham, North Carolina M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
William Herbert Bland, Jr. B.S., M.C.E., North Carolina State Sanford, North Carolina University M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
Janice Lenore Blissit B.A., Mercer University Union Point, Georgia M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
John William Bolton B.A., Henderson State University Church Hill, Tennessee B.D., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia
Paul Windsor Bonham Mining Engineer, Colorado School of Mines Hurdle Mills, North Carolina M.S., U.S. Naval Post Graduate School M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia
Ronald Lee Bowie B.S., University of Georgia Dallas, Texas M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Thomas J. Bowman B.A., University of South Carolina Darlington, South Carolina M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Center
106 Timothy J. Bowman B.A., University of South Carolina Summerville, South Carolina M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Center
John Wesley Brock B.S., Auburn University Jackson, Alabama M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
Kenneth L. Broman-Fulks B.A., Eckerd College Easley, South Carolina M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Royce Leonard Browder B.S., Jacksonville State University Wetumpka, Alabama M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
Harold Berger Brown, Jr. A.B., University of Tennessee at Naples, Florida Chattanooga M.Div., Duke University Divinity School
John Malcolm Brownlee B.A., Washington and Lee University Riverdale, Georgia B.D., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia S.T.M., Yale University
William Franklin Buchanan B.S., Bethune-Cookman College Huntington, West Virginia M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Center
James Walter Calhoun B.S., Troy State University Albertville, Alabama M.A., M.Div., Church of God School of Theology
Peter Cameron Carruthers B.A., Florida Southern College Raleigh, North Carolina M.Div., Th.M., Columbia Theological Seminary
John Michael Castronis A.B., M.Ed., University of Georgia Delray Beach, Florida M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
Gary Clark Christensen A.B., Georgia State University Duluth, Georgia M.Div., Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary
Huw Christopher B.A., University of Wales, South Wales and Wrightsville Beach, Monmouthshire North Carolina B.D., University of Wales, Cardiff, Wales Th.M., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia
Prince Fitz-Albert Clemmings B.A. TheoL, University of the West Indies, Westmoreland, Jamaica Jamaica Dip., United Theological College of the West Indies, Jamaica
Mary Boyd Click B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Eden, North Carolina Hill M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia
107 Leslie Eugene Cole B.S., Texas Tech University Marietta, Georgia M.Div., Phillips University
Bonnie Wade Conner B.S., Stetson University St. Augustine, Florida M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University
Edwin Mark Cooley B.B.A., Texas Technological College Anderson, South Carolina M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
Samuel Morgan Cooper A.B., Erskine College Walterboro, South Carolina M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
Gary Lynn Coppedge B.A., Carson-Newman College Lububumbashi, Zaire M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary M.A., Presbyterian School of Christian Education
James William Corbett B.A., University of Alabama Birmingham, Alabama M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Wallace Franklin Covington B.A., Belhaven College Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina M.Div., Puller Theological Seminary
Gordon Earl Cowans B.Sc, University of the West Indies, Jamaica Kingston, Jamaica M.Comm., University of Melbourne, Australia Dip., United Theological College of the West Indies, Jamaica
Maxima Saavedra Childers Cox B.Hum., Universidad Boliviana "Gabriel Great Falls, Montana Rene Moreno, " Bolivia B.Th., Church of God Spanish Institute of Ministry M.Div., Church of God School of Theology
Richard Robert Crowe B.A., Stetson University Charleston Heights, Th.M., New Orleans Baptist Theological South Carolina Seminary
Keith Michael Curran B.A., State University of New York, College Titusville, Florida at Buffalo M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
James Cecil-Coley Dant B.S., Georgia State University Marietta, Georgia M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Curry Watkins Davis, Jr. B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara Leeds, Alabama M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
Ernest William Davis B.S., Toccoa Falls College Dunwoody, Georgia M.A., Presbyterian School of Christian Education M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
108 Mark William Deaton B.A., Davidson College Charleston, South Carolina M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia
Thomas Goldsmith Dendy B.A., Emory and Henry College Spartanburg, South Carolina M.Div., Erskine Theological Seminary
Joseph Jeffery Dorociak B.S., Francis Marion College Germantown, Tennessee M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
Valerie June Duff Cert., St. Colm's College, Scotland Glasgow, Scotland
Scott Douglas Dunbar B.A., Emory University Stone Mountain, Georgia M.Ed., Georgia State University
Kenneth Alan Dunivant B.S., Athens State College Birmingham, Alabama M.Div., Vanderbilt University Divinity School
Stephen Lane Dutton B.A., Campbellsville College Birmingham, Alabama M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Steven Phillip Eason B.A., East Carolina University Morganton, North Carolina M.Div., Duke University
Jeffrey George Ebert B.A., Hanover College Lancaster, Pennsylvania M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
Annette Coker Edwards B.A., Baptist College at Charleston McClellanville, South Carolina M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University
Jack Harold Emerick B.A., Pennsylvania State University Nitro, West Virginia M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School M.Ed., Georgia State University
Tex Lee Ergle B.S., University of North Alabama Anniston, Alabama M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University
Saul J. Espino B.S., University of Texas at El Paso Fort Gordon, Georgia M.S., Barry College M.Div., Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
William Earl Etheridge B.A., University of Alabama in Huntsville Alexander City, Alabama M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University
Gordon Courtney Evans B.A., University of the West Indies, Jamaica St. Catherine, Jamaica Dip., United Theological College of the West Indies, Jamaica
109 Mahlon Scott Felkins A.B., Birmingham Southern College Birmingham, Alabama M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University
Steven Merle Fettke B.A., Northwestern State College Lakeland, Florida M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Th.M., Columbia Theological Seminary
Vincent Fletcher Lct.Th., BA.Theol., University of the West Trelawny, Jamaica Indies, Jamaica Dip., United Theological College of the West Indies, Jamaica
Henry James Flowers B.A., Georgia Southwestern College Augusta, Georgia M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Samuel Donald Fortson B.A., Covenant College Charlotte, North Carolina M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
Emily Barker Fox B.S., University of Tennessee Augusta, Georgia M.Div., Vanderbilt University Divinity School
Herbert Strader Frazier B.A., Lee College Cleveland, Tennessee M.Div., Church of God School of Theology
Mervin John Fry B.A., Harvard College Coatesville, Pennsylvania M.Div., Harvard Divinity School M.Phil., Union Theological Seminary
William Wakefield Gaskill B.A., The Pennsylvania State University Avondale, Pennsylvania M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
Bobby Dean Gayton B.A., M.A., Alabama Christian School of Conyers, Georgia Religion M.S., Troy State University
Gregory Earle George B.A., Mobile College Panama, Florida M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
James Anthony Gibson, Jr. B.A., University of Alabama at Birmingham Fairfield, Alabama M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Milton Randall Gill B.S., University of Maryland Boynton Beach, Florida M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
Clarence Edward Glover B.A., Bethune-Cookman College Plantation, Florida M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Center
Howard Hoffman Gordon B.A., Presbyterian College Homer, Louisiana M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia
110 Caroline Burgin Gourley A.B., Queens College Morganton, North Carolina M.Div., Duke University Divinity School
John Frank Green B.A., University of South Florida Tampa, Florida M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Center
Thomas Ward Hagood B.A., M.A., Samford University Tuscaloosa, Alabama M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University M.A., University of Alabama
Denise Mae Hall B.A., Alderson-Broaddus College Charleston, West Virginia M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
Prue McGee Hammett A.B., University of California Sullivan's Island, South Carolina M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
Harris Neal Hand B.S., M.S., Jacksonville State University Wedowee, Alabama M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University
Bryant Christopher Harris B.A., Old Dominion University Columbus, Georgia M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
Richard Dean Hawks B.S., University of Southern Mississippi Douglas, Georgia M.B.A., Rochester Institute of Technology M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia
William Calvin Hayes B.A., Erskine College Wentworth, North Carolina M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
Helen Hardesty Helms B.A., University of Florida Charlotte, North Carolina M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University
John Michael Helms B.S., Samford University Hartwell, Georgia M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Gregory Edward Henley B.A., Elon College Clinton, South Carolina M.Div., Th.M., Princeton Theological Seminary
Tantsi Nathaniel Hercules B.A., Allen University Atlanta, Georgia M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Center
John Knight Hill B.A., Mercer University Macon, Georgia M.Div., Yale Divinity School
James Samuel Hobson B.A., Presbyterian College Greensboro, North Carolina M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia
111 James Charles Horn B.S., Muskingum College Wynnewood, Pennsylvania M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
Claude Daniel Ingram B.A., Claflin College Daytona Beach, Florida M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Center
Neil Clay Jackson B.A., Bryan College Huntington, West Virginia M.Div., Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary M.A., Marshall University
Daniel Wesley Jacobs B.A., Morris Brown College Atlanta, Georgia M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Center
Stephen Howard Janssen A.B., Grove City College Yardley, Pennsylvania M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
Howard Kee Johnston B.A., Columbus College Clinton, South Carolina M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
James Willard Johnston B.S., University of South Carolina Sumter, South Carolina M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University
Thomas Price Johnston B.A., Athens State College Gadsden, Alabama M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University
Ray Glenn Jones B.S., Furman University Bay Minette, Alabama M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
Rodolfo Alfonso Juan B.A., Philippine Christian University, Manila, Philippines Philippines B.D., Union Theological Seminary, Philippines
Samuel Kilo Kengwa Dip., Theological College, Cameroon Buea, Cameroon M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Center
Sae Hee Kim Th.B., Yonsei University, Korea Atlanta, Georgia M.Div., Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Korea Th.M., Columbia Theological Seminary
Mark Lawrence Knisley B.S., East Tennessee State University Kingsport, Tennessee M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Klaus Oskar Richard Koch B.A., University of Florida St. Petersburg, Florida M.Div., Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary
Glen Allen Krans B.A., Concordia Senior College Goose Creek, South Carolina M.Div., Concordia Seminary
112 Laurie Ann Kraus-Neale B.A., Wheaton College Miami, Florida M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
John Mark Kuehnert B.S., Concordia Senior College Birmingham, Alabama M.Div., Concordia Seminary
Maclean Kumi B.A., University of Ghana Accra, Ghana Th.M., Columbia Theological Seminary
Mark Stephen Lacey B.A., Huntingdon College Birmingham, Alabama M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University
Robert Harry LaForce B.A., Barrington College Philadelphia, Pennsylvania M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
David Arthur Laverty B.A., Austin College Shreveport, Louisiana M.Div., Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Robert Eugene Lee B.A., Evangel College Greensboro, North Carolina M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
Errol Emanuel Leslie B.A., University of the West Indies, Jamaica Savanna-La-Mar, Jamaica Dip., United Theological College of the West Indies, Jamaica
Philip Conrad Linder B.S., Villanova University Decatur, Georgia M.Div., General Theological Seminary
Arthur Morgan Lindsay B.S., Davidson College Hampton, South Carolina B.D., Th.M., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia
Laurel Marlene Link B.A., Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, North Carolina M.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
James Henry Logan B.A., Kenyon College Matthews, North Carolina M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
Thomas Earl Lord B.A., Carson Newman College Martinez, Georgia M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Roger Charles Mackey B.A., Barrington College Goose Creek, South Carolina M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
Samuel Preston Marshall III B.A., Southwestern at Memphis Oxford, Mississippi M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary Ed.D., Mississippi State University
113 Albert Franklin Masters B.S., University of North Carolina York, South Carolina M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
Samuel Ruff Matthews A.B., Piedmont College Lilburn, Georgia M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University
Lawrence P. K. Mbagara Cert., St. Paul's United College, Kenya Nairobi, Kenya M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Center
Robert Hilton McBride B.S., The Citadel Lexington, South Carolina M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
Karen Turner McClellan B.A., Westminster College Levittown, Pennsylvania M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
Malcolm Sidney McCollum, Jr. B.A., University of Florida Clinton, Mississippi M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
William Alexander McCutchen B.A., Presbyterian College Charlotte, North Carolina M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary M.C.E., Presbyterian School of Christian Education
Richard Dean McKinnie B.S., Lambuth College Germantown, Tennessee M.Div., St. Paul School of Theology
Bryant McLendon A.B., Erskine College Pendleton, South Carolina M.Div., Erskine Theological Seminary
James Eugene McNaull AB., University of South Carolina Morrow, Georgia M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
Joseph Henry McNeill B.A., Baptist College at Charleston Lancaster, South Carolina M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
George Edward McRae B.A., Bethune-Cookman College Miami, Florida M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Center
John Edmund Melvin B.S., Belhaven College Mt. Hope, West Virginia M.A., Presbyterian School of Christian Education M. Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia
Gerald Jess Metzdorf B.S., Toccoa Falls Bible College Dublin, Georgia M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Vaughan J. Michael B.A., West Virginia Wesleyan College Huntington, West Virginia M.Div., Wesley Theological Seminary S.T.M., The Theological Seminary of the University of Dubuque
114 John Locke Milholland B.S., Western Carolina University Statesville, North Carolina M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
Glenn Ithamar Miller B.S., Tusculum College Charleston, South Carolina B.D., Yale University Divinity School S.T.M., New York Theological Seminary
James Alan Miller B.A., Louisiana College Grayson, Louisiana M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
William Everett Mills, Jr. B.A., Belhaven College Etowah, Tennessee M.A., Vanderbilt University M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
Kay Moser Misenheimer B.A., King College Knoxville, Tennessee M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia
James Guyburn Mishoe A.B., Wofford College Charleston, South Carolina B.D., Candler School of Theology at Emory University
Stephen Richey Montgomery B.A., The College of Wooster Norcross, Georgia M.Div., Yale University Divinity School
Gary Raymond Moore B.Mus., M.Mus., Miami University Vero Beach, Florida M.Div., United Theological Seminary
Marion Griffin Moore B.B.A., Georgia Southern College Webster, North Carolina M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University
Robert Leland Morgan A.B., University of Chicago Rochester, New York B.D., Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Walter Mueller A.B., Upsala College Maple Glen, Pennsylvania M.Div., Reformed Episcopal Seminary Th.M., Princeton Theological Seminary
Donald R. Muncie II B.S., Randolph Macon College Fayetteville, North Carolina M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
James Henry Murray Ord., St. Peter's Theological College, Jamaica St. Catherine, Jamaica Dip., St. Augustine's College Canterbury, England
Joan Lee Murray-Matthews B.S.N., Medical College of Virginia Augusta, Georgia M.N., University of South Carolina M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University
Daniel Allan Nail B.S., University of Flordia Zionsville, Indiana M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
115 Stephen Richard Negley B.A., University of South Florida Seffner, Florida M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
Mwandiwona Jonathan Nkuchwayo B.A., United College of Zimbabwe Atlanta, Georgia M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Center M.S.W., Atlanta University
Robert Joel Norris A.B., Central Wesleyan College Charleston Heights, M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary South Carolina
David W. Omerod B.S.Ed., Ohio University Ocala, Florida M.Div., Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Robin Shane Owens B.A., Presbyterian College Gastonia, North Carolina M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
Mack Reitzel Painter B.A., Catawba College Enid, Oklahoma M.Div., Lancaster Theological Seminary
Jun Ro Park B.A., M.A., Chonnam University, Korea Decatur, Georgia M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
Francis Marion Parr B.A., St. Andrews Presbyterian College Columbus, Georgia M.Div., Duke University Divinity School
Margaret Barnes Peery B.A., Queens College Matthews, North Carolina M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia
Ernest Clyde Pennington B.A., George Peabody College for Teachers Kenova, West Virginia M.Div., Vanderbilt University Divinity School
Gail Ruth Perkins B.S., University of Alabama Decatur, Georgia M.A., Presbyterian School of Christian Education M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
William Harrison Phares, Jr. B.A., University of Alabama at Birmingham Tuscaloosa, Alabama M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University
James Stacey Phillips B.S., Mississippi College Tupelo, Mississippi M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Thomas F. Pickering A.B., University of Nebraska Raleigh, North Carolina M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Charles Frederick Pieplow B.A., Concordia Senior College Birmingham, Alabama M.Div., Concordia Seminary
Andral Bratton Plexico A.B., Presbyterian College Mebane, North Carolina M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
116 Barry Kenneth Pridham B.A., Mount Allison University, Canada Montego Bay, Jamaica M.Div., Atlantic School of Theology, Canada
Roger Paty Rabey B.A., Furman University Banner Elk, North Carolina M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
Paul Philip Rader B.S., Pikeville College Huntington, West Virginia M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia
Richard Nelson Ralls B.A., William Jewell College Bessemer, Alabama B.D., Andover Newton Theological School
Albert Ronald Richardson B.A., Mississippi State University Tupelo, Mississippi M.R.E., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Robert Paul Richardson B.A., University of Akron Swarthmore, Pennsylvania M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Leslie Gordon Robinson B.A., Augusta College Denmark, South Carolina M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
William Cullens Robinson A.B., East Carolina University Charlotte, North Carolina M.Div., Duke University Divinity School
Jeannette Green Rodenbough A.B., Randolph-Macon Woman's College Madison, North Carolina M.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro M.Div., Duke University Divinity School
William Frederick Rose A.B., Davidson College Shelby, North Carolina M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
Charles Michael Ruark B.A., Austin College Hope, Arkansas M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Carson Lefter Salyer B.A., Georgia State University Knoxville, Tennessee M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
James Douglas Sawyer B.A., Samford University Wedowee, Alabama B.D., Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
John Arthur Schmidt B.A., Hastings College Warminster, Pennsylvania M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
Timothy Nathan Setzer B.A., Berkshire Christian College Augusta, Georgia M.C.E., Reformed Theological Seminary
Dale Livingston Shaw B.S., Tuskegee University Daytona Beach, Florida Dip., M. L. King Bible Institute
117 Anne Carter Shelley B.A., University of South Carolina Winston-Salem, North Carolina M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia Th.M., Princeton Theological Seminary
James Chester Shelton B.A., Mount Union College Charlotte, North Carolina M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh M.Div., Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Billy Cooper Shiley B.A., Shepherd College Huntington, West Virginia M.Div., Wesley Theological Seminary
Richard Lee Shinkle B.A., David Lipscomb College Bossier City, Louisiana M.S.Ed., lona College M.Div., Memphis Theological Seminary
Lynn Edwin Shurley, Jr. B.A., Millsaps College Paducah, Kentucky M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
Douglas Thomas Simmons B.S., Georgia Southern College Cairo, Georgia M.Div., Reformed Theological Seminary
Soon Byung Son B.A., Han Nam University, Korea Decatur, Georgia M.Ed., Korea University M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
Robert Alfred Stauffacher B.A., Western Illinois University Spanish Fort, Alabama M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Kenneth Phillip Stealing B.S., Trenton State College Fayetteville, North Carolina M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
William Merritt Steinbrook B.A., Oklahoma State University Piano, Texas M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
Bruce Wilson Stewart B.A., M.A., Alabama Christian School of Montgomery, Alabama Religion
Alvin Macon Stinson B.A., Alabama College Huntsville, Alabama M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University
Alvin Emanuel Stone Ord., St. Peter's Theological College, Jamaica Kingston, Jamaica Dip.Theol., University of London, England M.Div., Howard University
Harold Milton Stone B.A., Davidson College Broadway, North Carolina M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
John Burwell Stone B.A., Baptist College at Charleston Chattanooga, Tennessee M.Ed., University of South Carolina M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
118 Charles Allen Summers B.A., Davidson College Charlotte, North Carolina M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
James Allen Summey B.A., Gardner-Webb College Concord, North Carolina M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
William Joseph Swafford A.B., Augustana College Vincennes, Indiana A.M., M.A., University of Northern Colorado M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Deborah Schneider Taylor B.A., Vanderbilt University Apex, North Carolina M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
Paula Jeanne Teague B.A., Guilford College Birmingham, Alabama M.Div., Earlham School of Religion
Sally-Lodge Henderson Teel B.A., Coker College Biloxi, Mississippi M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
Darrell Arthur Thompson B.A., Augusta College Lancaster, South Carolina M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Dan Maynard Thornton B.A., Furman University Morrow, Georgia M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Mark Alan Tilley B.A., Gardner-Webb College Statesville, North Carolina M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
George Richard Troost B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Rockledge, Florida Hill M.T.S., Candler School of Theology at Emory University M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
William Sherrill Troutman B.A., John J. Pershing College Shelby, North Carolina M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
David Earl Tucker B.A., East Coast Bible College Scott Depot, West Virginia M.Div., Church of God School of Theology
George Lewis Tumlin B.A., Baptist College at Charleston Marietta, Georgia M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Davette Lois Turk B.A., Villanova University Jacksonville, Florida M.A., LaSalle College
Richard Martin Turk A.B., St. Mary's Seminary and University Jacksonville, Florida Th.M., Princeton Theological Seminary
119 Randy Warren Turner B.S., Mississippi College Natchez, Mississippi M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Margaret Teresa Turney-Ayer B.A., University of South Florida Atlanta, Georgia M.M., Indiana University M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University
Peniamina Vilitai Vai Cert., Malua Theological College, Western Clarendon, Jamaica Samoa B.D., Pacific Theological College, Fiji Islands
Stephen Ridings Vance B.A., Hanover College Jacksonville, Florida M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
Thomas Ronald Vaughan B.A., Harding College Hickory, North Carolina M.Div., M.A., Duke University
Billy Earl Vaughn B.A., Carson-Newman College Barnwell, South Carolina M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Mitchell Millard Walker B.A., Bethel College Cleveland, Tennessee M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Clarence Arthur Wall B.S., Campbell University Grifton, North Carolina M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
John Gary Waller B.A., Huntingdon College Decatur, Georgia B.D., Columbia Theological Seminary Th.M., Duke University
Donald Scott Weimer B.A., University of Kansas Decatur, Georgia M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School Th.M., Princeton Theological Seminary
Albert Norman Wells B.S., Auburn University Jacksonville, Florida B.D., Columbia Theological Seminary Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary
Thomas Granville Westfall B.S., Slippery Rock State College Willow Springs, North Carolina M.Div., Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Floyd Ray Whatley B.A., Louisiana College Minden, Louisiana M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Dennis Gerard Whitaker B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Charlotte, North Carolina Hill M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
120 David Allen White B.A., Kentucky Wesleyan College Johnson City, Tennessee M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Clyde McPherson Wiley B.S., University of Florida Lithonia, Georgia M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
Stephen Charles Williams B.A., Yale University Knoxville, Tennessee M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
Ben William Wilson B.A., Erskine College Iva, South Carolina M.Div., Erskine Theological Seminary
Stuart Thomas Wilson B.A., Old Dominion University Willow Springs, North Carolina M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
Carol Anne Wood B.S., East Carolina University Atlanta, Georgia M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
Kenneth Earl Woodard B.A., King College Newell, North Carolina M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia
Gerald Edward Worrell B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and Cornelius, North Carolina State University M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Jerry Ray Wright A.B., Erskine College Decatur, Georgia M.Ed., University of Georgia M.Div., Erskine Theological Seminary
Brian Maurice Wyatt B.A., Birmingham-Southern College Birmingham, Alabama M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University
Emmitt Eugene Young B.A., Toccoa Falls Institute Atlanta, Georgia M.Div. equiv., Columbia Theological Seminary
Phillip Dale Young B.S., University of North Alabama Centre, Alabama M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University
Roderick Zak B.S., Spring Hill College Orlando, Florida M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Center
Thomas Richard Zehnder B.A., B.D., Concordia Seminary Orlando, Florida
111 MASTER OF THEOLOGY
Michael Kenneth Adams B.A., Southeastern College of the Assemblies Conyers, Georgia of God M.A.T.S., Columbia Theological Seminary
Herschel Allen, Jr. BA., Davidson College Dunwoody, Georgia M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
Brant Dale Baker BA., Claremont McKenna College Mobile, Alabama M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
Todd Douglas Baucum B.S., Liberty University Topeka, Kansas M.Div., Memphis Theological Seminary
Henley Dwight Bernard BA., University of the West Indies, Jamaica Kingston, Jamaica Dip.Min.Stud., United Theological College of the West Indies, Jamaica
Sara Bedon Burress B.S., Mississippi State University Decatur, Georgia
Vincent Peter Castellani B.A., East Coast Bible College Acworth, Georgia M.Div., Church of God School of Theology
Joong Ho Chong B.E., Kyungpook National University, Korea Decatur, Georgia M.Div., Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Korea
Mary Jane Cornell B.A., Agnes Scott College Lithonia, Georgia M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
Reginald Davis B.A., Berea College Atlanta, Georgia M.Div., University of the South
Robert Alva Deen III B.S., Fort Hays State University Decatur, Georgia M.C.M., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University
A'goston Dobos Dip., Ferenc Liszt Academy of Debrecen, Budapest, Hungary Hungary
John Samuel Eddinger B.A., Wake Forest University Snellville, Georgia M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Douglas Edwin Edwards III BA., Hendrix College Decatur, Georgia M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University
Marvin Browning Fergus B.A., University of Georgia Atlanta, Georgia M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University
122 Karen Adele Johnson Gentry B.A., Flagler College Morrow, Georgia M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
Robert Leroy Griffin B.A., Belhaven College Stone Mountain, Georgia M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
Jeonghoon Han Th.B., Yonsei University, Korea Boston, Massachusetts M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
Wallace Stovall Hartsfield II B.A., University of Missouri-Kansas City Atlanta, Georgia M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Center
Katheryn Smith Hazel B.A., Albany State College Atlanta, Georgia M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Center
Guy Allen Helms B.A., Covenant College Suwanee, Georgia M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
Frank Ervin Johnson B.A., Morehouse College Decatur, Georgia M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Center
Linda Marie Perry Jones A.B., Baldwin-Wallace College Norcross, Georgia M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University
Rhona Mitchell Jones B.A., Middlesex Durham, England Ed. Cert., Moray House, Scotland Theol. Cert., Westminster College, Cambridge, England
Seung Joong Joo B.A., Soong Sil University, Korea Seoul, Korea M.Div., Th.M., Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Korea
Hyon Chun Kim B.A., Keimyung University, Korea Dallas, Texas M.Div., Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Korea
Tae-Hyung Ko B.Poli.Scl, Yonsei University, Korea Seoul, Korea M.Div., Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Korea
Hang Ja Kwon Koo B.A., Sookmyung Women's University, Seoul, Korea Korea M.Div., Erskine Theological Seminary
Bjoern Dieter Kranefuss Theolog. Examen, Universitaet Hamburg, Atlanta, Georgia Germany
Joseph S. Lee B.S., California State University, Northridge Clarkston, Georgia M.Div., International Theological Seminary
123 Nancy Cheryl Lee B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Chapel Hill, North Carolina Hill M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Timothy Mix Leslie B.A., Belhaven College Chipley, Florida M.Div., Reformed Theological Seminary
Robert Kim Mclntire B.S., North Georgia College Smyrna, Georgia M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University
David William McKee B.A., Florida Presbyterian College Stone Mountain, Georgia M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia
William Glen McKinney B.A., University of South Alabama Chicago, Illinois M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
William Franklin McKissack III B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology Fayetteville, Tennessee M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
John McLean, Jr. B.A., Presbyterian College Augusta, Georgia M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
Joseph Mwangi Muchemi B.D., St. Paul's United Theological College, Thika, Kenya Kenya
Richard Montgomery Nelson B.A., Presbyterian College Stone Mountain, Georgia M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
Herman Terris Neuman B.A., Southeastern College of the Assemblies Lakeland, Florida of God M.A., Wheaton College
Scott Christian Opsahl B.A., University of Washington Snohomish, Washington M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
Stephen Russell Paine B.A., Lee College Indianapolis, Indiana M.Div., Church of God School of Theology
Gregory Rolan Perry B.S., Louisiana State University Atlanta, Georgia M.Div., Reformed Theological Seminary
Eliseo Perez Alvarez B.A., Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico Mexico City, Mexico Lie, Seminario Teologico Presbyteriano de Mexico
Martha Jane Petersen B.A., Agnes Scott College Atlanta, Georgia B.S.N., Cornell University - New York Hospital School of Nursing D.Min., Columbia Theological Seminary
Randy Edward Prunty B.A., Gardner-Webb College Decatur, Georgia M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
124 Diane Lovin Ragsdale A.B., Georgia Southern College Rochester, New York M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
Carol Shuler Rahn B.S., Cornell University Atlanta, Georgia M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
Charles Wiley Roberts B.A., Arkansas State University Atlanta, Georgia M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
Frances Jean Ruthven B.A., University of Georgia Tryon, North Carolina M.Div., Harvard Divinity School
John Guilds Seabrook, Jr. B.A., Wofford College Huntsville, Alabama M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
Derek Adolphus Stapleton G.O.E., Codrington College, Barbados St. George, Barbados B.Min., Huron College S.T.M., Christian Theological Seminary
Lane Adams Stokes B.S., University of Georgia East Point, Georgia M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University
Roderick Dale Stone B.S., University of Dubuque Atlanta, Georgia M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
Sharon Lynn Taylor A.B., University of Missouri Holton, Kansas M.Div., Saint Paul School of Theology
James Compton Thomas B.A., Furman University Atlanta, Georgia M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University
Paolo Tognina Lie, Facolta Valdese di Teologia, Italy Poschiavo, Switzerland
Robert Lynn Ullom B.S., West Virginia University Decatur, Georgia M.Div., Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Jill Denise Ulrici B.S., Medical College of Georgia Brooklyn, New York M.Div., Yale Divinity School
Andrew Jackson Livick Waskey B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology Dalton, Georgia Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi M.Div., Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Otis Lee Weldon B.A., Birmingham Bible College Decatur, Georgia M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Center
Thomas Richard Williams B.A., Samford University Kennesaw, Georgia M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Christopher Edward Zorn B.A., Mercer University SherriU's Ford, North Carolina D.Min., Columbia Theological Seminary
125 BASIC DEGREE STUDENTS MASTER OF DIVINITY C COMPONENT
Name College Home Town Presbytery or Denomination
Nan Morgan Adams B.S., University of Florida Jacksonville, Florida Florida
Colleen Bolkcom Allison B.B.A., Stetson University Lakeland, Florida M.S., Florida State University Tampa Bay
Matthew Todd Allison B.S., Florida Southern College Lakeland, Florida Tampa Bay
Shawn Edwin Barkley B.A., Western Kentucky University Richmond, Kentucky Transylvania
Clover Lee Beal BA., Seattle Pacific University Seattle, Washington Seattle
Timothy Kandler Beal BA., Seattle Pacific University Seattle, Washington Seattle
Pamela Marie Bolerjack BA., School of the Ozarks Point Lookout, Missouri Arkansas
Harris Neal Brown B A., Faith College Atlanta, Georgia African Methodist Episcopal
Sara Bedon Burress B.S., Mississippi State University Decatur, Georgia Greater Atlanta
James Elliott Caprell BA., Wofford College Wellford, South Carolina Foothills
Lorna Dean Clark B.B.A., Georgia State University St. Simons Island, Georgia M.P.A., Georgia Southern College
Disciples of Christ
Mark Phillip Clark BA., University of Arkansas, Little Rock Hot Springs, Arkansas J.D., University of Arkansas Mission
Deborah Money Conner B.A., San Francisco State College Huntington Beach, California Los Ranchos
Sharon Kay Core B.A., Agnes Scott College Decatur, Georgia Greater Atlanta
Aaron David Fulp-Eickstaedt B.A., Austin College The Woodlands, Texas Grace
126 Michael Lee Fitze B.A., University of South Carolina, Columbia Hanahan, South Carolina M.A., College of Charleston Charleston-Atlantic
Timothy Sean Foster B.S., Mississippi State University Bartlett, Tennessee Memphis
Judith Fulp-Eickstaedt B.A., Pfeiffer College Kannapolis, North Carolina Charlotte
Glenn Alan Gilstrap B.A., Furman University Taylors, South Carolina Foothills
Elizabeth Lynn Hoskins B.S., Clemson University Rock Hill, South Carolina Providence
Jeffrey Lamar Hutcheson A.B., University of Georgia Forest Park, Georgia M.S., Auburn University at Montgomery Greater Atlanta
D. Raye Jones B.A., M.Ed., University of South Carolina Decatur, Georgia Greater Atlanta
Thomas Franklin Keller B.A., Wittenberg University Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Pittsburgh
Danny Thomas Klein B.S., Jimmy Swaggert Bible College Chesapeake, Virginia Assemblies of God
Edward Richard Knight B.S., University of Tennessee Atlanta, Georgia Greater Atlanta
Zeta Touchton Lamberson B.S., Presbyterian College Marietta, Georgia M.A., Presbyterian School of Christian Education Trinity
Kenneth Stewart Letterman B.S., Stetson University Lawton, Oklahoma Indian Nations
Tod Alan Linafelt B.A., Eckerd College Beaver, Pennsylvania Beaver-Butler
Sally Louise Lorey B.S., University of Alabama Stone Mountain, Georgia Greater Atlanta
Robert Earl McDaniel B.A., University of Georgia Cusseta, Georgia United Methodist
Sam Evans McGregor B.S., Clemson University Hopkins, South Carolina Trinity
Eric Todd Myers B.M., Shenandoah College and Conservatory Orangeburg, South Carolina of Music Charleston-Atlantic
Charles Livingston Newton II B.A., Davidson College Marietta, Georgia J.D., University of Alabama Greater Atlanta
127 Margaret Robinson Northen B.A., Vanderbilt University Birmingham, Alabama Sheppards and Lapsley
David Alvah Pearce B.A., Mercer University, Macon Montgomery, Alabama M.Miss., Reformed Theological Seminary Sheppards and Lapsley
William L. Perman B.A., Seattle Pacific University Seattle, Washington Seattle
William Lawrence Piatt B.A., Emory and Henry College Shelby, North Carolina Western North Carolina
James Clifford Ramsey B.S.J., Ohio University Beaver, Pennsylvania Beaver-Butler
Margaret Schipper Reed B.A., Brown University Jacksonville, Florida Ph.D., University of Texas, Austin St. Augustine
Keith Lentz Riddle B.A., Wofford College Charleston, South Carolina Charleston-Atlantic
George Woodbury Rinker B.S./B.A., Presbyterian College Augusta, Georgia Northeast Georgia
Karen Lorraine Rogers B.A., Grove City College Shreveport, Louisiana Pines
Paul Michael Saleeby B.A., University of Florida Jacksonville, Florida St. Augustine
Mark Kenan Schumann B.A., University of Central Florida St. Petersburg, Florida Tampa Bay
Catherine Elizabeth Taylor B.A., Duke University Mobile, Alabama South Alabama
Dorinda Ellen Trouteaud B.A., The College of Wooster Roswell, Georgia M.A., University of Detroit Greater Atlanta
Lucy Exum Turner B.A., Agnes Scott College Decatur, Georgia M.B.A., University of Southern Mississippi Greater Atlanta
Robert Foster Veazey B.A., University of Alabama Montgomery, Alabama Sheppards and Lapsley
Jonathan Carl Wallace B.A.A., College of William and Mary Springfield, Virginia National Capitol
Deborah Dunlap Zarrett B.A., Simmons College Stone Mountain, Georgia Greater Atlanta INTERNS
Elizabeth Emma Inman B.A., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Greensboro, North Carolina Salem
128 Beth Ann Shannon-Faulk B.A., Meredith College Raeford, North Carolina Coastal Carolina
John David White B.S., University of South Carolina Aiken, South Carolina Trinity
B COMPONENT
Kelly Sue Allen A.B., Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, Missouri Giddings-Lovejoy
Marybeth AsherLawson B.S., University of Texas Ormond Beach, Florida Central Florida
Roy Horton Bailey III B.S., Clemson University Pendleton, South Carolina Foothills
David Scott Bowerman B.A., Mars Hill College Peachtree City, Georgia Greater Atlanta
Robert Howe Campbell B.A., Rhodes College Memphis, Tennessee Memphis
Katherine Leigh Carpenter B.A., University of North Carolina, Greensboro Greensboro, North Carolina Salem
Tae Ho Cheong B.S., Kon-Kuk University Corona, New York Greater Atlanta
David John D'Alessio B.S., University of Rhode Island Murrels Inlet, South Carolina New Harmony
Mary Piatt D'Alessio B.A., College of Notre Dame Murrels Inlet, South Carolina New Harmony
Kay Anne Davis B.A., Central Michigan University Three Rivers, Michigan Lake Michigan
Polly Kinser Deppen B.A., Indiana University Bristol, Virginia Abingdon
James Patterson Dickson B.A., University of South Carolina Columbia, South Carolina New Harmony
Mark Patrick Downs B.A., Westminster College Chesterfield, Missouri Giddings-Lovejoy
Philip Alan Dunford B.A., Centre College Bakersville, North Carolina Western North Carolina
Paul Wylder Evans B.A., Belhaven College Gainesville, Georgia Northeast Georgia
Thomas Renfroe Evans III B.B.A., Kennesaw College Kennesaw, Georgia Cherokee
129 Kyle David Fedler B.A., Colorado College Chamblee, Georgia Greater Atlanta
Sara Verner Foster Fulton B.A., Presbyterian College Beaufort, South Carolina Greater Atlanta
R. Douglas Graulich B.S., Colorado State University Albany, New York M.B.A., State University of New York, Albany Albany
Linda White Hawthorne B.A., Our Lady of the Lake University Atlanta, Georgia M.A., Ph.D., University of Texas, Austin Greater Atlanta
Dana Steffee Hughes B.A., Georgia State University Decatur, Georgia Greater Atlanta
Corey Douglas Ingold B.A., St. Andrews Presbyterian College Charlotte, North Carolina Charlotte
Ann Houston Kelly B.A., University of Missisivvi Greenwood, Mississippi St. Andrew
Paul Hollingsworth Lang B.A., Furman University Greenville, South Carolina Foothills
Scott Allan Lawson B.A., University of South Carolina Columbia, South Carolina M.A., George Washington University Trinity
Elizabeth Maria Majoros B.A., Davidson College Atlanta, Georgia Greater Atlanta
Mary Beecher Mathes B.A., Salem College Birmingham, Alabama Sheppards and Lapsley
Michael Eugene Maxfield B.S.E., University of Florida Virginia Beach, Virginia Eastern Virginia
Norman Henry McCrummen III B.S., Samford University Atlanta, Georgia M.A., Ph.D., University of Alabama Greater Atlanta
Allison Foster Moody B.S., University of Southern Mississippi Salisbury, North Carolina Salem
Kevin David Morris B.S., Western Carolina University Sarasota, Florida Peace River
Neal A. Neuenschwander B.S., Vanderbilt University Marietta, Georgia Greater Atlanta
Susan Moorefield Newton B.A., Presbyterian College Columbia, South Carolina Trinity
Michael Denton O'Neil B.A., Austin College Fort Worth, Texas Grace
130 Paul Eugene Osborne B.A., Davis and Elkins College Richmond, Virginia M.A., Presbyterian School of Christian Education James
William Fayssoux Owens B.A., St. Andrews Presbyterian College Gastonia, North Carolina Western North Carolina
Paul Herbert Pingel B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, Georgia Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Lori Ellen Pistor B.A., Trinity University Dallas, Texas M.Ed., North Texas State University Grace
Michael James Poulos B.S., Davidson College Sumter, South Carolina Greater Atlanta
Thomas Scot Pritchard B.S., Presbyterian College Decatur, Georgia Greater Atlanta
Tamara Lee Puffer B.M., M.M., University of Missouri, Kansas City, Kansas Kansas City Heartland
Jac Tyson Saltzgiver B.A., Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, North Carolina Salem
Linda Janette Sherer B.A., Erskine College Sharon, South Carolina Providence
Diane Dugoni Shoaf B.S., University of Florida Miami Shores, Florida M.Ed., University of Miami Tropical Florida
Jeffrey Alan Sockwell B.S., Appalachian State University Charlotte, North Carolina Charlotte
Walter Brown Tennyson, Jr. BA., University of California, Los Angeles Napa, California Flint River
Lisa Faye Traynham B.A., Presbyterian College Honea Path, South Carolina Trinity
Edna Shiflet Wachter B.A., Bridgewater College Roswell, Georgia M.A., Presbyterian School of Christian Education
Disciples of Christ
Andrew Iverson Walton B.S., Georgia Southern College Lawton, Oklahoma Indian Nations
131 A COMPONENT
Rebecca Jane Ardell B.A., Haverford College Hunt, Texas New Covenant
Richard Cole Atkerson B.S., Samford University Birmingham, Alabama Sheppards and Lapsley
Christopher Joel Bobo B.SA.E., Georgia Institute of Technology Roswell, Georgia M.SA.E., Massachusetts Institute of Technology Greater Atlanta
Francis Cornwell Boyd BA., University of North Carolina, Wilmington Asheboro, North Carolina MA., Presbyterian School of Christian Education Salem
Gregory Jon Breter BA., Presbyterian College West Palm Beach, Florida Tropical Florida
Dean William Brown B.S., Mankato State University Minneapolis, Minnesota Twin Cities
Joseph Evan Campbell A.B., Duke University Shreveport, Louisiana J.D., Duke University School of Law Pines
Boin Cho B.A., Sogang University, Korea Athens, Georgia M.A., Sogang Graduate School M.S., University of Georgia Northeast Georgia
Nancy Lynn Cooper B.S., West Liberty State College Columbus, Ohio West Virginia
Belinda Mae Curry B.P.A., University of Mississippi Waterford, Mississippi M.J.P.S., Auburn University at Montgomery
St. Andrew
Jane Elizabeth Dasher B.S., M.A., Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio Scioto Valley
E. Jones Doughton B.A., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Greenville, North Carolina New Hope
Nancy Elizabeth Graham B.A., Georgia State University Norcross, Georgia Grace Fellowship Church
Norman Harris, Jr. B.A., Stillman College Tuscaloosa, Alabama Sheppards and Lapsley
Chris Elmer Hester B.A., LaGrange College LaGrange, Georgia United Church of Christ
John Austin Hinkle, Jr. BA., Presbyterian College Dalton, Georgia Cherokee
132 Willie Brazil Jackson B.S., Knoxville College Knoxville, Tennessee East Tennessee
Patricia Sue Johnson B.A., Mercer University, Atlanta Casselberry, Florida Central Florida
Kenneth Andrew Kasan B.A., Presbyterian College Tampa, Florida Tampa Bay
Roberta Jeanne Kearney B.A., Albright College Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Carlisle
Joon Won Lee B.A., Yonsei University, Korea Sumter, South Carolina B.A., University of South Carolina New Harmony
Carl Beason Marshall B.A., University of Alabama Douglasville, Georgia M.S., University of Southern California Pacific
Russell Osborne McKee III B.S., University of South Florida Zephyrhills, Florida Tampa Bay
James Gregory McMinn A.B., University of Georgia Athens, Georgia Northeast Georgia
Murray Daniel Milford B.A., Texas A&M University Bryan, Texas New Covenant
Ron Evan Nelson B.S., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Mooresville, North Carolina Salem
Jeffrey Doyle Peterson-Davis B.A., Westmont College Oxnard, California Santa Barbara
Kerri Peterson-Davis B.A., California State University, Long Beach Oxnard, California Los Ranchos
William Henry Pope B.A., Rhodes College Huntsville, Alabama North Alabama
Vanessa Carol Potter B.S., Lamar University Atlanta, Georgia M.A., Presbyterian School of Christian Education Greater Atlanta
Phillip Frank Reid B.A., Hendrix College Memphis, Tennessee Memphis
Jeanne Carette Reynolds B.F.A., University of Florida Orlando, Florida Central Florida
Jeffry Lynn Reynolds B.A., Ithaca College Orlando, Florida Central Florida
Louis Ruckes, Jr. B.A., Mercer University, Atlanta Atlanta, Georgia National Baptist
133 Ann Pitman Runnion B.A., Bloomsburg State Port Orange, Florida M.A., Azusa Pacific College Central Florida
William Charles Runnion B.S., Clemson University Port Orange, Florida M.S., West Coast University Central Florida
Patricia Lyons Senterfitt B.A., Eckerd College Atlanta, Georgia Greater Atlanta
Jung Yn Shin B.A., Seattle Pacific University Federal Way, Washington Greater Atlanta
James Todd Speed B.A., Rhodes College Atlanta, Georgia Cherokee
Anne Kimball Stevens B.A., Franklin & Marshall College St. Petersburg, Florida J.D., Case Western Reserve University Law School Tampa Bay
Robert John Stewart, Jr. B.A., Emory University Atlanta, Georgia Greater Atlanta
Donald Edward Stribling B.S., The College of the Ozarks Wichita Falls, Texas Palo Duro
Karen Kay Sutton B.A., Vanderbilt University Nashville, Tennessee Middle Tennessee
Benton Jefferson Trawick A.B., Duke University Virginia Beach, Virginia Salem
Neil Alan Twilla B.S., University of Tennessee Smithville, Tennessee Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Kimberly Ann Wilson B.A., Columbia College Americus, Georgia Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Harry Wayne Wynn B.A., Georgia State University Stone Mountain, Georgia Greater Atlanta MASTER OF ARTS IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES
Sylvia S. Babu I.Sc, Wilson College (Bombay) Bangalore, India M.B.B.S. (M.D.), Christian Medical College Am. Bd. of Peds., Tulane University School of Medicine M.P.H., Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Church of South India
Lucille McCrary Bagwell B.S., University of Georgia Gainesville, Georgia Southern Baptist
Joe Vernon Dobson, Jr. B.A., Arkansas College Bossier City, Louisiana Pines
134 Jonathan Stephen Fennell B.A., Southeastern College of the Assemblies Austell, Georgia of God Assemblies of God
Dalva Led Ferraz Uniao de Negocies Administrativos de Belo Minas Gerais, Brazil Horizonte Edward Lane Bible Institute Presbyterian Church in Brazil
Rubens Ferreira Ferraz Catholic University of Belo Horizonta Minas Gerais, Brazil Edward Lane Bible Institute Presbyterian Church in Brazil
Marian Aquilla Haynes B.S., University of Missouri Decatur, Georgia National Baptist
Nancy McDaniel Hendrix B.S., Oklahoma State University Braselton, Georgia United Methodist
Grace Ann Cameron Hood B.A., Belhaven College Bartow, Florida Tampa Bay
William Robert Jordan B.B.A., University of Georgia Decatur, Georgia Southern Baptist
Daniel F. Kendrick B.A., University of Georgia Atlanta, Georgia Greater Atlanta
Tammy Laneigh Lane B.A., University of South Carolina Columbia, South Carolina New Harmony
Elton Bruce Mather A.B., Georgia State University Avondale Estates, Georgia J.D., University of Georgia Greater Atlanta
Brian John McCormick B.A., Seattle Pacific University Independence, Oregon Seattle
Gayle Annette McFarland B.A., Rhodes College Decatur, Georgia Greater Atlanta
Elizabeth Louise Nuernberger B.A., Muhlenberg College Charleston, South Carolina Charleston-Atlantic
Nancy Mulherin Oates B.A., University of Mississippi Big Canoe, Georgia Greater Atlanta
Carolyn Oberkirch A.B., Mt. St. Agnes College Atlanta, Georgia M.Ed., Loyola College Roman Catholic
Christopher Ann Paton B.A., M.A., Wayne State University Atlanta, Georgia Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Elizabeth Irwin Pendergrast A.B., University of Tennessee Atlanta, Georgia Greater Atlanta
135 Julie Lehman Poulos B.A., Davidson College Richmond, Virginia Non-Denominational
Marva Strickland Sanders B.A., Spelman College Decatur, Georgia M.S.W., Ph.D., Atlanta University National Baptist
Peter David Shelly B.A., University of Texas, Austin Canyon, Texas Palo Duro
Steven Lotz Snyder B.A., The King's College Atlanta, Georgia M.B.A., Drexel Institute Greater Atlanta
Elizabeth Ann Tourville B.A., American International College Lithonia, Georgia Greater Atlanta
Cherie Ray C. White B.A., Scarritt College Nashville, Tennessee M.A., University of Arizona United Methodist
James Houston Wright B.A., David Lipscomb College Woodstock, Georgia M.A., Middle Tennesse State University
Church of Christ
Kenneth Laurin Young B.A., Furman University Loganville, Georgia Pentecostal Holiness MASTER OF ARTS IN YOUTH MINISTRY
Fitzgerald M. Cook B.A., Taylor University Decatur, Georgia Greater Atlanta
Elizabeth Brooks Elliott B.A., Presbyterian College Laurinburg, North Carolina Coastal Carolina
Roy McLaughlin B.A., Mercer University Stone Mountain, Georgia National Baptist
Judy Ellen Moore B.S., University of Minnesota Duluth, Georgia Greater Atlanta
Jane Margaret Thomas B.A., University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, Alabama North Alabama MASTER OF DIVINITY/MASTER OF ARTS IN YOUTH MINISTRY
William Sidney Smith B.A., Jacksonville State University Albertville, Alabama North Alabama
SPECIAL STUDENTS
Thomas Nelson B.S.C., University of Strathclyde Largs, Scotland B.D., University of Glasgow Church of Scotland
Ian Douglas Smith Westminster College, Cambridge University Lincoln, England United Reformed Church
136 UNCLASSIFIED STUDENTS
Patricia C. Parker Agnes Scott College Decatur, Georgia Southern Baptist
OCCASIONAL STUDENTS
Christina Wilson Adams Samuel L. Green Alexander Baez Mary P. Hagood
Judith E. Bailey Adrian Hainline, Jr. Jeffrey W. Beebe Jong Heon Ham Gusten Brainerd Eleanor Hammer Ella F. Busby Graham W. Hardy Harriet Cantrell Burnett Rufus E. Hatcher Michael T. Carey Louly Fowler Hay John William Carpenter Dwight E. Haymon
Arthur Carson, Jr. George T. Head Doreen Casey Robert W. Henderson Almeta Kay Crowley Chance James E. Hinshaw Paul W. Chaney Youn Ho Hong Boaz Kwangwon Chang James W. Hood Deborah Hollowell Chilton Marshall S. Howell Jae Doo Chung Helen M. Humphreys Lawrence C. Clark David R. Johnson Mary Isabelle Clegg Roi T. Johnson Leslie B. Cole Joong Soo Kim Terry Lee Collier John Byeongsoo Kim William Collins Eunsoo Kim Larry Crossland Chiljik Kim E. Chris Curry Kyoung Ha Kim Daryl R. Curtis Yoo-Bai Kim E. Chris Curvin Jin Hoon Kim Perky Daniel Jeung Woo Kim Patricia Lynn Daniel Calvin G. Kinchen, Sr. Stephanie Davage Dae-Junn Kwon James E. Doffin Rebecca N. Lauderdale Barbara D. Douglass Gil Boo Lee
H. Dennis Draper, Jr. William E. Legg Stuart D. Dugan Lloyd A. Looney
Raymond A. Dunmyer, Jr. Linda C. May Ronald W. English Amy E. McAuley William D. Epps Olin W. McBride
Kari C. Foncea Robert A. McCully, Jr. Robert E. Frost Sallie T. McDaniel David A. Galloway Mary O. McKey David G. Graham John H. McKinney
James H. Graves James H. McKinnon, Jr. Gee Glenn Grayson Leslie G. McKoy
137 David V. Miller Carol G. Scott Jeanne Miller-Clark Mary Miller Scott
Robert L. Morris, Jr. C. Pierson Shaw Victoria L. Moss Miriam R. Shelton Julius R. Myaga David S. Shew Nancy L. Oliver Bradley R. Sickler Sungman Park Guy L. Stiles Thomas F. Pickering Dean R. Strong JoAnn A. Post Dale D. Strong Laura D. Rains Nathanial Turner-Lacy Thomas N. Rains Sheryl Veness-Marshall Beverly Ann Richardson David C. Verner Joseph B. Rightmyer Marcia L. Wadsworth William H. Rogers Floretta L. Watkins Mary Jane Rootes Christine Wenderoth Samuel Saint-Elie Philips A. Williams David W. Salinger Yang Yol Yu Ron E. Schultz Sung Koo Yoon Carla D. Schulz
138 SUMMER GREEK SCHOOL 1990
Michael K. Adams J. Gregory McMinn
Rebecca J. Ardell Daniel M. Milford Richard Atkerson Ron E. Nelson Lucille M. Bagwell Jeffrey Peterson-Davis
Christopher J. Bobo Kerri Peterson-Davis Frank C. Boyd William H. Pope
Greg J. Breter Vanessa C. Potter Dean W. Brown Phillip F. Reid Ella F. Busby Jeanne C. Reynolds
J. Evan Campbell III Jeffry L. Reynolds Nancy L. Cooper Louis Ruckes, Jr. Belinda Curry Ann Pitman Runnion Jane E. Dasher William C. Runnion E. Jones Doughton Samuel Saint-Elie Nancy E. Graham Patricia L. Senterfitt
Norman Harris J. Todd Speed Rufus E. Hatcher Anne K. Stevens
Chris E. Hester Robert J. Stewart James W. Hood Don E. Stribling Marshall S. Howell Karen K. Sutton Corey D. Ingold Jane M. Thomas
Willie B. Jackson Benton J. Trawick
Roberta J. Kearney Neil A. Twilla Robert B. Kolter Floretta L. Watkins Joon Won Lee Kimberly A. Wilson Carl B. Marshall E. Lee Wortham Russell O. McKee III Harry W. Wynn
139 GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION OF STUDENT BODY
Alabama — 41 Montana — 1 Arkansas — 3 New Jersey — 1 California — 4 New York — 5 Florida - 48 North Carolina — 63 Georgia — 149 Ohio - 2 Illinois — 1 Oklahoma — 3 Indiana — 3 Oregon — 1 Kansas — 3 Pennsylvania — 15 Kentucky — 2 South Carolina — 49 Louisiana — 8 Tennessee — 20 Massachusetts — 1 Texas — 10 Michigan — 1 Virginia — 8 Minnesota — 1 Washington — 5 Mississippi — 8 West Virginia — 10 Missouri — 3
OTHER COUNTRIES
Barbados — 1 Kenya — 2 Brazil - 2 Korea — 3 Cameroon — 1 Mexico — 1 England — 2 Philippines — 1 Ghana — 2 Scotland — 2 Hungary — 1 South Africa — 1 India — 1 Switzerland — 1 Jamaica — 11 Zaire — 1
140 CALENDAR 1991-1993
1991-92 1992-93 SUMMER Greek School July 1-August 23 July 6-August 28 Summer Term July 8-19 July 13-24 July 22-August 2 July 27-August 7 FALL Planning Retreat August 28-30 September 1-3 Labor Day September 2 September 7 Orientation September 3-4 September 8-9 Classes begin September 5 September 10 Opening Convocation/ September 11 September 16 Honors Day Senior Ordination Exams September 20-21 September 18-19 Thanksgiving Holiday November 28-29 November 26-27 Classes End December 6 December 10 Reading Day December 9 December 11 Exams December 10-13 December 14-17 Final papers due December 13 December 17 WINTER A Component/Alternative January 6 January 4 Contexts begin Seminars for Ministers/ January 7-9 January 5-7 Continuing Education Doctor of Ministry classes January 13 January 11 begin Martin Luther King January 20 January 18 Birthday Holiday Doctor of Ministry January 24 January 22 classes end A Component/Alternative January 24 January 22 Contexts end A Component exams January 27 January 25 Columbia Forum January 27-30 January 25-28 SPRING Bible Content Exam February 7 February 5 Classes begin February 3 February 8 Senior Ordination Exams February 14-15 February 19-20 Spring Break April 6-10 April 5-9 Good Friday April 17 April 9 Classes end May 8 May 14 Reading Day May 11 May 17 Exams May 12-15 May 18-21 Evaluation Day May 14 May 20 Commencement May 17 May 23
141 142 INDEX
Academic Information 10 Graduating Class-1990 101, 102
Administration 90 Greek School 70
Admissions Procedure 7 History of Columbia Seminary 3
Alumni/ae Association 86 Housing 79
Asian Ministries Center 23 International Students 8
Atlanta Theological Association 23 Lay Institute of Faith and Life 22
Auditors 8 Lectures 26
Awards and Prizes 75, 103 Library 28
Board of Directors 87 Master of Arts in Theological Studies (M.A.T.S.) 14, 15 Bookstore 28 Master of Divinity Calendar 141 (M.Div.) 10-14 Clinical Pastoral Education 24 Master of Theology Columbia Friendship Circle 86 (Th.M) 16-18
Conferences for Prospective Occasional Students 7 Students 9 Ordination Exams 74 Continuing Education 22 Orientation 70 Courses of Instruction 30-69 Professional Assessment 12 Curriculum 30 Roll of Students 105-140 Doctor of Ministry Scholarship Funds 76-77 (D.Min.) 18,19 Special Students 7 Doctor of Sacred Theology (S.T.D.) 19 Student Loans 80
Faculty 92-100 Student Organizations 84,85
Fellowships 77 Support 86
Financial Information 82,83 Transfer Students 8
Grading System 72,73 Unclassified Students 7
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