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PRINCETON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY 2014–2015 Catalogue VOLUME XXXVIII Princeton Theological Seminary Catalogue This catalogue is an account of the academic year 2013–2014 and an announcement of the proposed program for the 2014-2015 academic year. The projected programs for 2014–2015 are subject to change without notice and are in no way binding upon the Seminary. Tuition and fees listed herein cover the 2014–2015 academic year and are sub- ject to change in subsequent years without notice. Princeton Theological Seminary does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability in its admission policies and educational programs. The director of multicultural relations (Multicultural Relations Office, Templeton Hall, 609.688.1941) has been designated to handle inquiries and grievances under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and other federal nondiscrimination statutes. ACCREDITATION Princeton Theological Seminary is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) in the United States and Canada as well as the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). The following degree programs are approved: M.A., M.Div., M.Div./M.A., M.A.(T.S.), Th.M., Ph.D. The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Higher Education Philadelphia, PA 19104 215.662.5606 www.middlestates.org The Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada 10 Summit Park Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1103 412.788.6505 www.ats.edu This catalogue is true and correct in content and policy. @ 2014 Princeton Theological Seminary. All rights reserved as to text, drawings, and photographs. Republication in whole or part is prohibited. Princeton Theological Seminary, the Princeton Seminary Catalogue, and the logos of Princeton Theological Seminary are all trademarks of Princeton Theological Seminary. Excerpts from Hugh T. Kerr, ed. Sons of the Prophets: Leaders in Protestantism from Princeton Seminary, copyright ©1963 by Princeton University Press, reprinted with permission. e Catalogue f 2014–2015 Two Hundred and Third Year 64 Mercer Street, Princeton, New Jersey 08540 609.921.8300 www.ptsem.edu cat1415 e i f cat1415 e ii f cat1415 Table of Contents Princeton Theological Seminary Catalogue inside front cover Accreditation inside front cover Main Campus Map ii Academic Calendars 1 2014–2015 1 2015–2016 2 Communication with the Seminary 4 Visiting the Campus 7 Board of Trustees 8 Officers 8 Trustees Emeriti/ae 8 Members 8 Administration and Professional Staff 10 Faculty 18 Overview 26 Mission Statement 26 A Brief History 27 Worship Life 30 Masters’-level Programs 31 Application 31 Advanced Standing/Transfer Credits 32 Mid-year Admissions 33 Admission Requirements for Master of Divinity Program, Master of Divinity/ Master of Arts Dual-degree Program, and Master of Arts Program 33 Non-Degree Students 34 Auditors 34 Unclassified Students 35 Academic Advising 35 Master of Divinity Program 36 Master of Divinity (M.Div.) Learning Goals 36 Curriculum 37 History 38 Theology 38 Practical Theology 38 Field Education 38 Breadth Requirement 38 Capstone Project Requirement 39 Electives 40 Part-time Study 40 Credit and Course Load Stipulations 41 Master of Divinity/Master of Arts Dual-degree Program 41 Master of Arts Program 42 Master of Arts/Master of Divinity Dual-Degree Program (M.A. and M.A./M.Div. Dual) Learning Goals 46 Post-M.Div. Program 46 Master of Arts (Theological Studies) Program 46 (International applicants only) 46 Admission Requirements 46 Curriculum 47 Revised M.A. (T.S.) Effective Fall 2015 47 Master of Arts (Theological Studies)—M.A.(T.S.) Learning Goals 47 Master of Theology Program 48 Admission Requirements 48 Curriculum 49 Master of Theology (Th.M.) Learning Goals 50 cat1415 e iii f cat1415 Doctor of Philosophy Program 51 Ph.D. Vision Statement 51 Ph.D. Learning Goals 52 Admission Requirements 52 Language Requirements 53 Application 55 Program of Study 57 The Teaching Apprenticeship Program (TAP) 61 Preparing Ph.D. Students for the Teaching Ministry 61 Ph.D. Seminars at Princeton University 62 Areas and Fields of Study 63 AREA I: Biblical Studies 63 AREA II: History and Ecumenics 68 AREA III: Theology 71 AREA IV: Practical Theology 73 AREA V: Religion and Society 74 Additional Programs and Requirements 77 Joint M.Div. and M.S.W. Program in Ministry and Social Work 77 National Capital Semester for Seminarians (NCSS) 78 Presbyterian Exchange Program 79 International Exchange Programs 79 Doctoral Research Scholars Program (DRSP) at Princeton Theological Seminary 79 International Students 82 Visiting Scholars 83 Academic Regulations and Procedures: The Handbook 83 Other Educational Opportunities at the Seminary 85 Continuing Education 85 Educational Offerings 85 The Engle Institute of Preaching 85 The Hispanic/Latina(o) Leadership Program 85 The Institute for Youth Ministry 86 The Erdman Center: Lodging, Facilities, and the Art Gallery 87 The Office of Multicultural Relations 88 Asian American Program (AAP) 89 Summer Language Program 90 The Hispanic Theological Initiative 90 Hispanic Summer Program 92 Inter-institutional Arrangements 92 Courses of Study 93 Biblical Studies 95 Old Testament 95 New Testament 106 Departmental Faculty 117 Adjunct Faculty 118 Graduate Instructors 118 History and Ecumenics 119 Church History 119 Ecumenics 130 History of Religions 135 Departmental Faculty 140 Adjunct Faculty 141 Graduates Instructors 141 Theology 142 Christian Ethics 142 Doctrinal Theology 145 Philosophy 152 Departmental Faculty 157 Adjunct Faculty 158 Graduate Instructor 158 e iv f cat1415 Practical Theology 159 Education and Formation 159 Pastoral Care and Specialized Ministries 168 Speech Communication in Ministry 175 Preaching 177 Worship 180 Departmental Faculty 188 Adjunct Faculty 189 Administrative Faculty 190 Post-Doctoral Teaching Fellow 190 Graduate Instructor 190 Religion and Society 191 Departmental Faculty 192 Administrative Faculty 193 General Requirements and Electives 195 Field Education 195 Ministry Leadership 199 Denominational History, Theology, and Polity 200 The Institute for Youth Ministry 203 Ph.D. Seminars 204 Teaching Apprenticeship Program (T.A.P.) Colloquia Course Descriptions 204 Biblical Studies 204 History and Ecumenics 204 Theology and Ethics 204 Practical Theology 204 Religion and Society 204 Field Education 205 Program 205 Placement Opportunities 206 Field Education Advisement System 207 Events 207 The Center for Black Church Studies 208 Women’s Studies 209 Worship Studies 210 Mission, Ecumenics, and History of Religions (MEHR) 210 Religion and Society Program 211 Two Conceptual Foci 211 Scope of the Program 211 Faculty Research Areas 211 Interdisciplinary Ethos 212 Seminary and University Scholarship 212 U.S. and International Scholarship 213 The Tennent School of Christian Education 213 Seminary Resources 214 The Seminary Library 214 Additional Information 215 Computer Resource Centers 215 The Educational Media Center 216 Child Care 216 Placement Services 217 The Writing Center 217 Fees, Housing, and Meal Plans 218 Tuition and Fees for 2014–2015 218 Tuition 218 Current Fees 220 cat1415 e v f cat1415 Housing and Meal Plans 222 Residence Halls 222 Apartments 223 Meal Plans 224 Room and Board during Summer Session 224 Financing Your Seminary Education 225 Tuition Installment Plan (TIP) 225 Federal Aid 225 Federal Direct Loan 225 Federal Perkins Loan 226 Federal Work Study (FWS) 226 Self-support 226 Institutional Aid for M.Div., M.A., and Dual-degree Candidates 226 Merit-based Aid 227 Need-based Aid 227 Presbyterian Church (USA) Denominational Aid 228 Financial Aid for Studies Grant 228 International Scholars 228 Ph.D. Candidates 228 Merit Tuition Scholarships 229 Princeton Doctoral Fellowships 229 The George S. Green Fellowship for Doctoral Study 229 Trustees Merit Scholarships 229 First-Year Research Assistantship 230 Teaching Assistantships 230 Additional Information 230 Awards and Prizes 231 Senior Class Fellowships 231 Prizes and Special Awards 232 Summary of Students in 2013–2014 246 Degrees Conferred in 2014 246 Statement of Educational Effectiveness 247 Activities and Special Lectureships 2014–2015 248 Student Government and Koinonia 248 Special Lectureships 248 INDEX 249 West Windsor Campus Map 254 Opportunities to Support PTS inside back cover e vi f cat1415 Academic Calendars 2014–2015 Summer Session 2014 June 2 Monday Summer registration deadline without penalty June 20 Friday Final deadline for summer registration June 30 Monday Greek and Hebrew classes begin. New Student Orientation July 4 Friday Fourth of July holiday, offices closed/no classes July 9 Wednesday Deadline for continuing students fall semester registration July 9 Wednesday Online registration opens for entering students. July 25–26 Friday–Saturday Presbyterian ordination examinations August 13 Wednesday Deadline for entering students to complete the admissions process and pay fall tuition Aug. 22 Friday Summer Language Program ends. Aug. 29 Friday, 10:00 a.m.– Presbyterian Bible Content Examination 12:00 p.m Fall Semester 2014 Aug. 27–Sept. 2 Wednesday–Tuesday International Student Orientation Sept. 1 Monday Labor Day, offices closed Sept. 2 Tuesday Faculty Conference Sept. 2–4 Tuesday–Thursday Orientation Sept. 4 Thursday, 8:00 a.m.– Advising day 4:00 p.m Sept. 4 Thursday, 8:00 p.m. Opening Convocation Sept. 5 Friday, 8:30 a.m. Classes begin. Sept. 5 Friday, 11:30 a.m. Opening Communion Worship Sept. 18 Thursday, 4:30 p.m. End of fall semester drop/add period at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 20–24 Monday–Friday Reading Week Oct. 24 Friday Deadline for January term registration without penalty Oct. 24–25 Friday–Saturday Presbyterian ordination examinations Oct. 27 Monday Classes resume. Nov. 14 Friday Spring semester registration opens. Nov. 26–28 Wednesday–Friday Thanksgiving recess, no classes Nov. 27–28 Thursday–Friday Thanksgiving recess, offices closed Dec. 1 Monday, 8:30 a.m. Classes resume. Dec. 8 Monday, 8:30–11:20 a.m. Wednesday only classes meet. Dec. 9 Tuesday, 8:30–4:50 p.m. Thursday only classes meet. Dec. 9 Tuesday, 4:50 p.m.