The Shaw University Divinity School

! I. THE SHAW UNIVERSITY DIVINITY I SCHOOL I PRO CHRISTO ET HUMANITATE I

2001- 2002 CATALOG

"Strides to Excellence: Why Not the Best? "

118 East South Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27601 (919) 546-8569 FAX (919) 546-8571 TABLE OF CONTENTS ACCREDITATION

Page Number Shaw University Divinity School is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association ofColleges and Schools (SACS) (1866 Southern Lane, CREDITATION 3 Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award the UEOFETHICS 3 master ofdivinity degree.

NERAL INFORMATION Shaw University Divinity School is accredited by the Association ofTheological IEFHISTORY 4 Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS) (10 Summit Park Drive, Pittsburgh. ~SION STATEMENT 5 Pennsylvania 15275-1103: Telephone number 412-788-6505) to award the master of ALS 6 divinity degree. CATION, OFFICE HOURS, LmRARY, FOOD SERVICE, 7 USING, HEALTH SERVICES, BOOKSTORE, STUDENT 8 CODE OF ETHICS VERNMENT ACTIVITIES (GSGA), CHAPEL 8 ADEMIC POLICIES AND REGULATIONS 9 Shaw University Divinity School, in compliance with ATS and civil legislation, ITION AND FEES 13 hereby asserts that it does not disaiminate on the basis ofrace, color, national JDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 14 origin, religion, gender, age, or disability in its reauitrnent and acceptance of iOLARSHIP PROGRAM 16 students, and its refund, employment, or placement practices. Further, Shaw University Divinity School subscribes to values ofhonesty, academic integrity, and ADUATE PROGRAMS OF STUDY truthfulness.

EMASTER OF DIVINITY DEGREE 17 MISSIONS PROCESS 18 URSE OFFERINGS FOR THE MASTER OF DIVlNITY DEGREE 19

NTINUING EDUCATION

E IN-SERVICE CLASS, CONFERENCES 40 .RKSHOPS AND SPECIAL OFFERINGS 41 HER CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS 42

MINISTRATION AND FACULTY MINISTRATION 43 ~L- TIME FACULTY 43 U-TIME FACULTY 44

>S ALUMNI AFFAIRS AND DEVEWPMENT ~ICE OF ALUMNI AFFAIRS 47 ~CE OF WOMEN'S CONCERNS 47 ~NDAR 48 A BRIEF HISTORY The three-year MDiv progmm offered a graduate/professional degree focused on training students for ministry primarily in African American communities. Shaw University is the oldest historically Black university in the South. Located in downtown Raleigh. the capital ofNorth Carolina, Shaw was founded in 1865 by In February of 1988, the Shaw Divinity School moved from the campus ofShaw New England missionary, Henry Martin Tupper. Tupper was a native ofMonson, University to a new three and a halfacre site at 509 Hilltop Drive in southeast Massachusetts and a graduate ofAmherst College and Newton Theological Raleigh. North Carolina. The Hilltop campus became the central location for the Seminary. Tupper, an ex-Union Army Chaplain and his wife, Sarah B. Turner Divinity School, providing space for administmtive offices, the library and Tupper, arrived in Raleigh in October of 1865, resolved to provide educational classrooms. G. Franklin Wiggins, an alumnus ofShaw University and Shaw opportunities for former slaves. In December 1865, Tupper gathered six ex-slaves Divinity School and a trustee ofthe Divinity School, along with his wife, Ida for his first theology class. Wiggins ofPeekskill, New York, purchased the Hilltop campus and leased it to Shaw Divinity School with first option to buy. The Hilltop campus was eventually With $500 he had saved while in the army, Tupper purchased a lot on the comer of named the "The Shaw-Wiggins Campus." Blount and Cabarrus Streets. On this location, a structure was erected that became known as the Raleigh Theological Institute. In 1870, the old Barringer estate was Between 1998 and 2000, several significant events occurred in the history ofthe purchased and the Raleigh Theological Institute was moved to this location-- the site Shaw Divinity School. In the summer of 1998, Shaw Divinity School merged with ofShaw University today. The name ofthe school was changed to Shaw Collegiate Shaw University. Under the merger, Shaw Divinity School became Shaw Institute in hooor ofElijah Shaw, a New England philanthropist. On March 19, University Divinity School. Following the merger, the Divinity School was 1875 the Shaw Collegiate Institute was chartered by the North Carolina Legislature accredited by the Association ofTheological Schools in the United States and as "The Shaw University." By mid-summer 1886, the university housed an Canada (ATS) and by the Southern Association ofSchools and Colleges (SACS) as enrollment of75 students preparing for ministerial and teaching professions. the graduate school ofShaw University.

By the end ofthe nineteenth century, Shaw University was thriving. It comprised of In 1999, Shaw University Divinity School relocated to the campus ofShaw the Schools ofMedicine, Pharmacy, and Law, in addition to a College ofLiberal University. The Divinity School was housed in the historic Estey Building. In Arts with a Theological Department. In 1918, the schools ofMedicine, Pharmacy, I November 2000, the Shaw University Divinity School relocated to the historic and and Law were dissolved because ofinadequate finances; the College ofLiberal Arts I restored Leonard Building. with a Theological Department remained. Shaw University Divinity School has emerged as a leader in theological education The Theological Department conferred its first bachelor oftheology degree on four I for the African American community. Building on a tradition ofquality, excellence, students in 1900. Following a reorganization ofShaw University in 1919, a and relevance in theological education, Shaw University Divinity School moves Missionary Training School was established to prepare home and foreign proudly into the twenty- first century as the graduate school ofShaw University. missionaries, social service workers, clergy and lay church leaders. However, the Theological Department also continued to provide basic ministerial training through a Bachelor ofTheology Program until 1933. On April 15, 1933, the Board of Trustees ofShaw University established the School ofReligion as a graduate school I for theological education. 1IIS8I01l STATEMElfT \ In 1961 the School ofReligion became Shaw Divinity School, offering the Bachelor i Shaw University, founded in 1865, is the oldest historically black college in the ofDivinity (BD) degree. From its beginning, Shaw Divinity School functioned as a south. Shaw is a private, coeducational, liberal arts University affiliated with the quasi-autooomous body under the direction ofthe Shaw University Board of ! Baptist Church. The University awards degrees at the undergraduate and graduate Trustees. In 1969 the Shaw Divinity School was chartered as a non-stock, noo­ I levels. profit corpomtion by the Office ofthe Secretary ofthe State ofNorth Carolina. The BD degree was discontinued and the Master ofDivinity degree (MDiv) was offered. Shaw University is committed to providing educational opportunities for a diverse population who otherwise might not have the opportunity for education. The primary mission ofthe University is teaching with the commitment to maintain LOCATION excellence in research and academic programs that foster intellectual enhancement and technological skills. Additionally, the University stresses character The Shaw University Divinity School is located in the historic restored Leonard development, which includes religious, cultural, social, and ethical values. Buildipg on the campus ofShaw University, 118 East South Street, Raleigh, North Ultimately, Shaw University endeavors to graduate students with demonstrated Carolina. Raleigh is the State's Capital City and the center ofgovernment, competencies in their chosen fields ofstudy. education, and culture. The city has a population ofmore than 265,000 people, more than 496 manufacturing firms in the general area, two universities and seven Shaw University Divinity School contributes to the University's mission by offering colleges that together enroll more than 40,000 students, and one graduate school of theological education for clergy and laity. The mission statement for the Divinity theology, the Shaw University Divinity School. Raleigh is the largest ofthree major School is as follows. cities around the Research Triangle Park (RTP). RTP houses some ofthe most advanced technology centers in the world. Shaw University Divinity School provides theological education dedicated to the preparation ofclergy and laity for clinical, pastoral, and teaching/research ministry There are over 120 shopping centers, including malls, in the Raleigh area, three professions. The Divinity School is committed to the development ofa research lakes within driving distance, and at least 20 parks. Approximately 27,000 rental institute whose focus is leadership in the "practice ofministry" in the African units are available, and there is a good supply ofhouses to purchase. Thus, the city American community, particularly in the African American Church. ofRaleigh is a resource ofimmense educational and enrichment value.

Goals The Shaw University Divinity School's Winston-Salem site is located at the Mount Zion Baptist Church, 950 File Street, Northeast, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 . The I. Improvement ofacademic instruction and curriculum; telephone number is (336) 722-2325.

2. Enhancement ofactivities and services designed to improve student life, OFFICE HOURS including life-long learning opportunities; The Shaw University Divinity School office is open Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. 3. Growth ofstudent enrollment, retention, and diversity; to 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The Divinity School operates on a non- traditional hours schedule. Classes are held on Tuesday and Friday 4. Incorporation ofinformation technology into the Shaw University Divinity evenings from 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., and Saturday from 7:30 am. - 5:00 p.m. School instruction/learning process; LIBRARY 5. Maintenance ofan integrated system ofplanning, management, and evaluation to ensure institutional effectiveness; At present, the G. Franklin Wiggins Library collection at Shaw University Divinity School contains approximately 13,000 volumes, ofwhich 10,000 are housed in the 6. Provision ofa learning environment where students can develop a global Leonard Building. The remainder is housed in the Cheek Learning Resources perspective; Center. The library also contains periodicals, microfilms, tapes, videos, and newspapers. In addition, students have access to over 131 ,000 volumes in the Cheek 7. Provision ofa collaborative academic environment where faculty can Learning Resources Center. Through formal arrangements, faculty and students at contribute significantly to the corpus ofdata on the ''practice ofministry" in Shaw University Divinity School also have access to the library resources at the the African American church. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC and Duke Divinity School in Durham, NC. These facilities are within 25 miles ofShaw Divinity 8. Development ofa research institute in the practice ofministry to include a School. The Winston-Salem site contains its own library located in the Mount Zion doctor ofministry degree and a doctor ofphilosophy degree in church Baptist Church. Both libraries provide internet access to students and faculty for history and a doctor ofphilosophy in ethics. research and retrieval. FOOD SERVICE CHAPEL

Students may eat meals in the Shaw University Cafeteria at rates established by the Each Saturday students and fuculty gather in the Thomas J. Boyd Chapel for worship University and dwing designated meal hours. Shaw University Divinity School is dwing the school year. Other worship opportunities are scheduled by the University also in proximity offast food restaurants and off-campus cafes. Students have the Dean ofthe Chapel. option to purchase a meal package ifthey choose to do so. ACADEMIC POLICIES AND REGULAnONS

Students are admitted to the Divinity School without regard to gender, race, color, HOUSING age, national or ethnic origin, provided they meet basic requirements for admission. All students admitted have equal access to the rights, privileges, programs, activities, Housing is available on campus for Divinity School students at the regular rate set and student financial aid afforded by Shaw University Divinity School and are by the University. Incoming students will be sent information regarding the process governed without discrimination by its established policies and procedures. for obtaining housing. Except in special circumstances, all degree requirements must be completed within HEA.LTH SERVICES seven (7) years ofthe date ofadmission.

Veterans Certificate ofEligibility The Health Services Center is located on the first floor ofthe Main Men's Dormitory. The hours ofoperation are Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Shaw University is approved to enroll veterans. Those who desire to enroll and use and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A school nurse is available to serve their educational benefits in the Shaw University Divinity School should initiate students dwing the stated hours ofoperation procedures with the Veterans Administration. Shaw University Veteran Affilirs office will certify those who have earned this entitlement. The University Counseling Center is located on the second floor ofthe Willie E. Gary Student Union Building. The Center is open Monday, Tuesday and Friday Admissions Policies from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Wednesday and Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Students are encouraged to visit the counseling center and make use ofit as the Shaw University Divinity School accepts students as graduate degree candidates, need arises. continuing education students, and non-matriculated graduate students. Students entering as graduate students must provide an official transcript from the school BOOKSTORE where they earned their bachelors' degree. Students entering the continuing education program must provide a transcript from their high school. Persons Required textbooks and parallel readings as well as other books in theological seeking information regarding admissions for Shaw University's undergraduate studies are available through the campus bookstore. programs may see the Shaw University catalog for that particular program or request information from the Shaw University Admissions Office. For detail entry GRADUATE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIAnON (GSGA) requirements for each Divinity School program see the program description below.

The GSGA is the official student organization ofthe Shaw University Divinity Categories ofAdmission School. All GSGA officers are elected annually by the graduate student body. The GSGA meets monthly, and concerns itselfwith student and community life. This The three categories in which students are admitted to Shaw University Divinity organization is expected to have a close working relationship with the taculty School include: advisor for GSGA. 1. Matriculation - Persons who are admitted into the degree program. 2. Non-matriculation - Persons who are admitted as special students. These persons are not seeking a degree but only interested in taking one or two courses. 3. Audit - Persons who desire to observe a class but not required to complete Withdrawals assignments. Persons are required to pay an audit fee but will not receive credit for the course. These persoos will not be able to request a transaipt Any student desiring to withdraw from the Divinity School must adhere to the for the course because there will be no grade. University withdrawal policy by completing a withdrawal form with appropriate signatures and returning it to the Dean's Office. Ifthe student fails to comply with Advanced Standing in the Graduate Program this regulation, the student forfeits the right to any tuition refund. Students are to abide by the time frame specified for withdrawal on the school calendar. Students entering the graduate program at Shaw University Divinity School are Withdrawal forms are available at the Counseling Center. required to possess the baccalaureate degree. While most entering students start as juniors, some students are admitted with advanced standings. Advanced standing is Absences defined as students who are allowed to graduate by earning something less than the 90 credits required for the MDiv degree at Shaw University Divinity School. Divinity school students are expected to attend class regularly and on-time. Students Advanced standing can be achieved through assessment or through transfer of are expected to arrange planned absences from class with the professor. Each credits from another ATS school. Even with advanced standing, a minimum of professor is responsible for informing his or her students ofthe absentee policy for forty-five semester credits must be earned at Shaw University Divinity School to their classrooms and enforcing the policy. receive the MDiv degree. Tardiness Advanced Standing Through Assessment Students are expected to be on time. Penalties for tardiness are imposed at the Shaw University Divinity School will admit graduate students with advanced discretion ofthe professor, subject to the Dean's approval when appropriate. standing on the basis oftheir competence when no transaipt ofgraduate credit is presented. SUDS will determine by appropriate written and/or oral assessment that Dismissals students have the knowledge, competence, or skills that would normally be provided by the specific courses for which the student has been admitted with advanced Any divinity school student whose behavior is deemed negative to the point that standing. The Admissions Committee ofthe SUDS faculty will determine whether he/she can no longer benefit from the educational programs and services provided by to admit advanced standing without credit or with credit. In either case, the Shaw University Divinity School is subject to dismissal. Dismissal may also result if Admissions Committee will review the candidate's application and make a a determination is made that the student poses too great a threat to the learning recommendation to the Dean. The Dean ofthe Divinity School will make the final experiences ofother students or to the well being ofthe institution. Readmission will decision. not be considered until at least one full semester has passed and the student gives adequate evidence ofhaving made changes in his/her situation so as to justify Advanced Standing through Transfer ofCredits readmission.

SUDS will accept transfer credits for work completed at any ATS accredited Academic Probation theological schools. All transfer credits must be eligible for graduate credits in the institution at which they were taken and must be a grade of"C" or better. Students whose cumulative grade point average drops below C will be placed on academic probation. Students whose cumulative average does not reach the C Shared Credit in Degree Programs average two semesters after having been placed on academic probation may have their study program temporarily suspended or terminated Readmission will not be SUDS will allow graduate credits applied toward other graduate degrees to be considered until at least one full semester has passed and the student gives adequate transferred to the MDiv degree program. Not more than halfofthe credits required evidence ofhaving made changes in his/her situation so as to justify readmission. for the other degree may be transferred into the MDiv program, and not more than Students readmitted will automatically be on academic probation during the first halfofthe credits required by the MDiv degree may be granted on the basis of semester. "shared" credits. The Grading System grade will automatically become a failing grade (F) and the student will need to repeat the course. Scale 4.0 Grade Symbols Records A=4, B=3, C=2, 0=1. Records ofa graduate student's academic progress are maintained in the Registrar's A - 90-100 Office and are furnished to the student upon request. There is a fee of$4.00 for an official transcript. B - 80-89 Records ofa continuing education student's academic progress are maintained in the C - 70-79 Shaw University Divinity School Office ofContinuing Educatioo.

D- 60-69 Student Advisement and Counseling

F- Failing W- Withdraw I- Incomplete Students wil1 be assigned an advisor/mentor to guide them throughout their degree program. Students are encouraged to seek advisement regarding their programs,. Elaboration on Grading Symbols class schedules, and other needs from their assigned advisors. Students are requITed to get approval oftheir advisor at registration. DGrade TUITION AND FEES The letter grade D is passing, but reflects below average work and is not acceptable at the graduate level. However, as each D grade is the result ofcourse work Tuition for masters' degree candidates is currently S275 per semester credit Most attempted, it is computed in the cumulative hour and grade point average. Students classes are three credit courses or $825 per course. Ful1-time study consists ofa receiving a grade ofD in a required graduate level course wil1 be required to repeat minimum ofnine semester hours. Financial aid is available to students who qualitY. the course until a grade ofA, B, or C is achieved. In additioo, a grade ofD is not accepted in a transfer situation. Additional Fees

F Grade Administrative fee S151.00 Technology fee SI15.00 The letter grade F denotes failure in a course and no credit is earned. However, as Application fee S 25.00 each F grade is the result ofcourse work attempted., it is computed in the cumulative Graduation fee SI25.00 hour and grade point average. Any F grade in a required course must be re-taken Transcript fee (per transcript) $4.00 until a passing grade ofA. B or C is achieved. Late registration fee - first day S30.00 Each subsequent day S6.00 The W Symbol Drop fee S6.00 Add fee S6.00 The letter symbol W indicates that a student official1y withdrew before an assessment ofhis academic performance could be made. The above charges are subject to change any semester. The tuitioo rate is reviewed I Grade annual1y and is subject to change.

The I grade is awarded at the discretion ofthe instructor when a studmt is unable to complete required work because ofan unavoidable circumstance such as illness. The I must be removed by the end ofthe ful10wing semester. Ifit is not removed., the Exceptions to Payment Schedules SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS POLICY

Students are expected to pay their bills on time as an indication ofacademic 1. Students must be in good academic standing with Shaw University Divinity seriousness and positive character orientation. Students who discover that they School (SUDS), according to the criteria published in the catalog. cannot meet financial obligations on schedule should consult with the Bursar's Office before his/her payments are due. 2. Students who receive financial aid are required to successfully complete all courses with a grade ofC or better. Students taking 9 credits or more are Refunds considered full time; less than 9 credit hours is considered part-time. A student may receive a 100 percent refund for the fall and spring terms ifthe official withdrawal occurs prior to the first day ofclasses. Students who officially 3. Shaw University Divinity School considers an academic year to be its unit withdraw from the Divinity School after the first day ofclass will receive tuition for measuring satisfactory progress. refunds according to the following refund rate schedule: 4. Students denied financial aid because offailure to maintain satisfactory First week 80 % refund academic progress may enroll for courses at their expense in order to meet Second week 60% refund the Divinity School standards ofsatisfactory eligibility for financial aid. Third week 40% refund Upon review ofsatisfactory completion, additional aid may be received. Fourth week 20% refund After fourth week No refund 5. A studentwho has been denied financial aid may appeal in writing to the Director ofFinancial Aid. A written response will be sent to the student. The refund for the smnmer term is 75% during the first week, with no refund after that period. The student is eligible for a refund after all charges and aid have been Policy Statement posted to the student's account Refunds will be shown as credits on the student's account, unless the student requests a check for the amOlUlt ofrefund Normally, Shaw University Divinity School is committed to a high standard oftheological checks are processed within two weeks. There is no refund for students who education and preparation for ministry. Through the financial aid program, Shaw withdraw as a result ofdismissal or suspension. Students are required to complete a University assists students who demonstrate need in their preparation for Christian formal withdrawal form to officially withdraw. ministry by providing assistance regardless ofrace, ethnic origin, gender, handicap, or denominational affiliation. Drop/Add Scholarships Classes may be dropped or added according to the academic calendar. Shaw University Divinity School receives funds for scholarships and financial STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE support from churches, individuals, alumni, students, the Baptist State Convention, the General Baptist State Convention, the American Baptist Churches, USA, and Purpose corporations. Through this broad support, the Divinity School is able to assist students with their financial obligations. The Divinity School adheres to the Financial assistance is designed to supplement what the student and his/her family principles ofthe Association ofTheological Schools regarding financial aid as are able to contribute towards the student's educational expenses. Through the follows: financial aid program, the University provides assistance to ql18lified students who without financial aid would be unable to attend or remain in school. Students must 1. Financial aid is defined as the difference between the total cost ofattending complete the financial aid application in order to be considered for financial aid. a particular institution and the amOlUlt ofresources available to the student. Applications may be completed on-line. 2. The total amOlUlt offinancial aid should not exceed the amount ofthe student need. 3. The student has the major responsibility for his or her education and living Who May Establish Scholarships expenses. The Divinity School will augment the student's efforts. Any person, business, church or organization may establish a Shaw University 4. Financial aid is not an end in itselfbut should be administered in such a Divinity School scholarship, including alumniJae, pastors, churches, church way as to affinn the financial responsibility and integrity ofboth the auxiliaries, church members, religious, social, civic, and political organizations. The student and Divinity School. Divinity School welcomes such support on behalfofits deserving students.

Students are expected to rely primarily upon personal and fumily resources, About the Scholarships denominational support, and other private resources to finance their education. Shaw University Divinity School expects students to exercise ethical standards and Scholarships can be contributed to the Divinity School at any time and may include integrity as they complete the application for financial aid. guidelines for distribution. A fixed amount may be established to be contributed annually. A contact person should be identified by name, address, and telephone Who Qualifies? number for our records. For additional information about scholarships, contact:

Any student enrolled in the Divinity School that demonstrates good academic Shaw University Divinity School standing and need qualitY for financial assistance. A student's demonstrated need 118 E. South Street and course load determines both the eligibility for financial assistance and the Raleigh, NC 27601 (919) 546-8570 or 8569 amount ofaid to be provided.

Applications THE MASTER OF DIVINITY PROGRAM

To be considered for financial aid, students should complete a financial aid The Master ofDivinity program is a graduate program in theological education. It is application and return it the financial aid office. designed for students who aspire to achieve a high level ofcompetence in theological education and ministry. The Bachelor ofArts degree or its equivalent SCHOlARSHIP PROGRAM from an accredited college or university is required for admission to the program. Conferring ofthe degree is contingent upon the successful completion of90 The Scholarship Program has significant impact on the Student Financial Assistance semester hours. Program. It is specifically designed to help defray the cost oftuition for deserving students. Recipients are expected to maintain an acceptable grade point average. ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES Special instructions may be given by the sponsor ofthe scholarship. Ifthere are no special instructions, a scholarship will be awarded annually to any deserving student. Graduate courses are offered during the filII and spring semesters and also during the winter and summer sessions. Persons are admitted into the graduate program during The Financial Aid Committee reviews the applications for scholarship. The the filII and spring semesters and must possess the Bachelors degree. Former Cornmittee relies upon students to include a complete and candid listing offinancial students who have not matriculated within a two-year period must reapply for resources on the scholarship application. Financial aid decisions are made based admission. upon need and availability offunds. Some scholarships are awarded based upon academic standing. Financial aid decisions are communicated to the students in Persons desiring admission to the Shaw University Divinity School Master of writing. Divinity Program should request the Shaw University Graduate School Application for Admission Form from: Honor Scholarships are established in honor ofa living person, a church, organization, business, and so forth. Memorial Scholarships are established in honor The Shaw University Divinity School ofa deceased person. ll8 E. South Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27601 (919) 546-8569 or 8570

or The Admissions Office ofShaw University Master ofDivinity (MDIV) Degree with Concentrations 118 E. South Street Raleigh. North Carolina 27601 1-800-214-6683 Students enrolled in the MDIV program may seek concentrations in seven disciplines: Pastoral Counseling, Biblical Studies - OTS or NTS, Theology, The completed Graduate Application for Admission should be returned to Women's Studies, Church History, and Christian Education. The Master ofDivinity Shaw University Divinity School at the above address along with a $25.00 degree with a concentration requires at least six electives in the discipline chosen. application fee. Advisors will assist students with course selection in their areas ofconcentration.

Potential students are responsible for the following items to complete the The Master ofDivinity (MDIV) Program application: Requirements: 90 Total Hours

1. Request an official transcript from their college Required Courses 2. Complete a two-page essay 3. Request two people to complete letters ofreference OTS 501 Survey ofthe Old Testament 4. Have their physician complete a health form. OTS 502 Theories and Practice ofOld Testament Exegesis NTS 501 Survey ofthe New Testament Student Classification NTS 502 Theories and Practice ofNew Testament Exegesis THE 50 I Systematic Theology Student Classifications are based upon the number ofcredits accumulated as THE 511 Christian Ethics follows: HIS 501 Survey ofChurch History I HIS 502 Survey ofChurch History II Junior less than 30 credits HIS 530 Black Religion Middle 30 - 60 credits HIS 533 African American Church History Senior 61 credits a more. HIS 534 Women in Western Religious History HIS 551 Denominational History and Polity Application Deadlines MIN 502 Spiritual Formation MIN 503 Spiritual Integration th Students desiring to enroll for the filII semester should apply by July 15 , students PWS 501 Introduction to Homiletics lb desiring to enroll for the spring semester should apply by November 15 ; and PWS 521 Introduction to Christian Worship th students desiring to enroll for the summer semester should apply by April 15 • FED 501 Field Education ORT 504 Black Churches and Eldercare Every candidate for the Master ofDivinity degree is required to complete a total of ADM 501 Church Administration 30 semester hours ofcredit. Twenty-one (21) required courses (63 hours) and nine CED 50 I Introduction to Christian Education (9) electives (27 hours) are required to complete the requirements for the Master of PPC 502 Introduction to Pastoral Counseling Divinity degree. Electives - 9 courses (27 hours) Students may take a maximum ofthree courses on Saturday and may take additional courses during the week. It is strongly recommended that full-time pastas or bi­ In addition to the required courses listed above, each candidate for the Master of vocational students who are employed 35 or mae hours per week limit their course Divinity degree must complete an additional nine (9) electives or 27 credits. load to three courses or nine hours per semester. Any decision to do otherwise must be approved by the Dean. OTS: OLD TESTAMENT STUDIES

OTS 501. SURVEY OF THE OLD TESTAMENT. The focus ofthis course is learning the content ofall the books ofthe Old Testament. Students will take regular quizzes on the content ofthe books. Students will also be introduced to the a substantial vocabulary and will have learned all ofthe Hebrew verb stems. Limit: history ofancient Israel and some ofthe critical methods employed in studying the 10 students. Prerequisite OTS 517. 3 hours text. 3 hours OTS 519. ADYANCED BIBLICAL HEBREW. Students in this class will work to OTS 502. THEORIES AND PRACTICE OF OLD TESTAMENT EXEGESIS. improve their understanding ofHebrew syntax and build skill in reading and The focus ofthis course is building interpretative skills. In addition to learning and interpreting the Hebrew text. We accomplish this as we read some ofthe more applying critical methods to various texts, students will also examine the challenging passages in the Hebrew Bible. Prerequisites OTS 517, 518. 3 hours philosophical and theological presuppositions ofthe methods. Students will consider issues relating to the interpretation ofthe text, such as the canonical process, the authority ofthe text, the relationship ofthe Old Testament to the New, EXEGESIS OF THE OLD TESTAMENT IN HEBREW. Students will exegete the etc. Prerequisite OTS 501 . 3 hours text in the original language. The primary focus ofthe class will be learning to use the tools available to enhance one's understanding ofthe meaning ofthe Hebrew EXEGETICAL COURSES. The instructor will offer upper-level exegetical courses text. The book or books covered will vary each time the course is taught. on selected books in the Hebrew Bible. Prerequisite OTS 501 , 502. 3 hours. PrerequisiteOTS 517, 518. 3 hours

OTS 511 Exegesis ofPentateuchJEnglish OTS520 Exegesis ofPentateuchlHebrew OTS 512 Exegesis ofFormer ProphetslEnglish OTS521 Exegesis ofFormer ProphetslHebrew OTS 513 Exegesis ofLatter ProphetslEnglish OTS522 Exegesis ofLatter ProphetslHebrew OTS 514 Exegesis ofWritingslEnglish OTS523 Exegesis ofWritingsiHebrew

OTS 515. THEOLOOY OF THE HEBREW BIBLE. Students will examine OTS 590. READINGS IN THE OLD TESTAMENT. This is designed as an different approaches to understanding the theology ofthe Old Testament and discern independent study course. Students and the instructor will agree on a list ofbooks to the theologies represented in the text itself The class will be taught as a seminar, a be read during the semester and assignments to be completed. A written contract major component ofthe class being in-class presentations by the students. must be signed by the student and the instructor and approved by the Dean prior to Prerequisites OTS 501 , 502. 3 hours registration. Prerequisites OTS 501 , 502, approval ofthe instructor. 3 hours. OTS 516. TEACfllNG AND PREACfllNG THE OLD TESTAMENT. Students will examine ways in which Old Testament texts may be used in the life ofthe NTS: New Testament Studies church. In addition to considering appropriate ways ofapproaching bible study and church school classes on the Old Testament, students will examine ways of NTS 501. SURVEY OF THE NEW TESTAMENT. The aim ofthis course is to preaching the Old Testament and using Old Testament texts in other ways within learn the content ofall ofthe New Testament. 3 hours. various services ofworship. Prerequisites OTS 501 , 502. 3 hours. NTS 502. THEORIES AND PRACTICE OF NEW TESTAMENT EXEGESIS. OTS 517. INTRODUCTION TO BIBLICAL HEBREW I. This is a two-semester The aim ofthis course is to build interpretative skills. In addition to learning and course. Students must finish both semesters. Students will learn the basic of applying critical methods to various texts, students will also examine the Hebrew grammar. As early as possible in the course, students will begin reading philosophical and theological presuppositions ofthe methods. Students will also from the Hebrew Bible. By the end ofthe second semester, students will have built consider issues relating to the interpretation ofthe text, such as the a substantial vocabulary and will have learned all ofthe Hebrew verb stems. Limit: canonical process, the authority ofthe text, the relationship ofthe Old Testament to 10 students. 3 hours the New, etc. Prerequisite NTS 501. 3 hours

OTS 5I8. INTRODUCTION TO BIBLICAL HEBREW II. This is a two-semester NTS 503. NEW TESTAMENT THEOLOGY. An introduction to both the primary course. Students must finish both semesters. Students will learn the basic of and secondary literature related to the theology ofthe New Testament. Special Hebrew grammar. As early as possible in the course, students will begin reading attention will be given to the question ofmethodology in constructing a New from the Hebrew Bible. By the end ofthe second semester, students will have built Testament theology, and the question ofdetermining the center and periphery of New Testament thought. Prerequisite: At least one (I) semester ofNew Testament. growth. The various critical and historical problems ofthe Book ofActs itselfwill 3 hours also be studied as well as the author's use ofthe Old Testament. There will be focus on the,hermeneutical question ofhow Acts relates to the contemporary church. 3 NTS 512. BASIC GREEK l. The study ofthe basic grammar and vocabulary of hours New Testament Greek is begun and is continued in NTS 513. Prerequisite NTS 501, 502. 3 hours. NTS 524. THE EPISTLES TO THE ROMANS AND THE GALATIANS. Exegesis ofthe text ofRomans and Galatians with examination ofprincipal theological NTS 513. BASIC GREEK II. This course is a continuation ofNTS 512. The study themes in the context ofPaul's apostolic mission and his relationship to those ofthe basic grammar and vocabulary ofNew Testament Greek is continued, with churches. 3 hours emphasis on the reading ofselected portions ofthe Greek New Testament and preparation for New Testament exegesis. Prerequisite: NTS 512. 3 hours NTS 525. THE CORINTHIAN CORRESPONDENCE. An exegetical study ofthe text off & 2 Corinthians with special reference to Paul's self-understanding as an NTS 514. INTERMEDlATE GREEK. The systematic study ofGreek beyond the apostle and the major theological themes ofhis ministry as they are expressed in level ofNET 513 combined with an analysis ofpassages ofthe New Testament relationship to the problems ofthe Corinthian church. 3 hours representing a variety ofstyles. Prerequisite NTS 51 2, 513. 3 hours NTS 526. THE BOOK OF HEBREWS. Hebrews is introduced as a word of NOTE: A working knowledge ofat least one ofthe biblical languages is strongly exhortation and an attempt is made to locate the epistle within a specific historical encouraged for those planning further graduate study in Bible or theology. situation. The major themes ofthe letter receive treatment within the framework of an exposition ofthe text. Emphasis is given to the writer's Christology and Exegetical Courses eschatology, his treatment ofrevelation and the new covenant, his use ofthe Old Testament and his view ofChristian existence as a life of faith, perseverance and These exegetical courses will stress in-depth analysis ofthe texts considered. worship. 3 hours exegetical skills thinking about the connections between the text and contemporary issues and situations. Students will be asked to engage in traditional academic NTS 590. READING IN THE NEW TESTAMENT. Reading various works by New Testament scholars under the guidance ofa faculty member. Prerequisite: At exercises such as exegesis and will stress how academic study relates to the teaching least two (2) semesters ofNew Testament. 3 hours and preaching ofthese texts in the church setting. Prerequisites NTS 501, 502. BIB: Biblical Courses (Old and New) NTS 520. INTERPRETING THE PARABLES. This course will consist ofa study ofJesus' parables, including a survey ofthe history oftheir interpretation, their role Advanced Biblical Studies Courses in the ministry ofJesus, and reflection upon their challenge for New Testament Prerequisites: NTS 501, 502, OTS 601 , 602, approval ofinstructor. theology and interpretation. 3 hours. Bm 501. WOMEN IN THE BIBLICAL TRADITION. Students will consider how NTS 521 . THE JOHANNINE LITERATURE. This course is designed to study the women are portrayed in the Old and New Testaments. Attention will also be given Gospel ofJohn and the Epistles ofJohn in their original theological, cultural, and to feminist hermeneutics and various views on the role ofwomen in ancient social settings. The course will expose the content and meaning ofthese writings, societies. This course will be taught as a seminar, with student involvement and and evaluate the distinctive theological contributions which these writings gave to presentations constituting a major portion ofthe course. Limit 10 students. 3 hours. New Testament thought, to the early church, and to Christianity today. The course will examine the historical situations that prompted their composition. Special attention will be given to the value ofthe Gospel and the Epistles as they relate to contemporary Christianity. 3 hours.

NTS 522. THE BOOK OF ACTS. Based largely on an exegesis ofthe Book of Acts, this course purposes to study the history ofthe early church, its beginnings and BIB 502. THE BIBLE, AFRICA, AND AFRICAN-AMERICANS. This course church in the Latin West and the Greek East from the fourth century to the will examine the role ofAfrica and Africans in both Testaments. We will also look Reformation, including investigation ofsignificant figures, institutioos, and at recent attempts to develop an African-American hermeneutic and read works by theological developments. Prerequisite HIS 501 . 3 hours African-American biblical scholars and theologians. The course will be taught as a seminar, with student involvement and presentations constituting a major portion of HIS 504. HISTORY OF CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE. An introductory summary of the course work. Limit 10 students. 3 hours. basic doctrines ofChristian theology. Includes a close examination ofOrigen, Augustine, Aquinas, Luther, Calvin, Schleiermacher, and other theologians. BIB 503. THE OLD TESTAMENT IN THE NEW. Students will look in depth at Prerequisite: HIS 501, 502. 3 hours the relationship between the Testaments, examining the ways in which the New Testament interprets, alludes to, and quotes the Old. This course will be taught as a HIS 505. HISTORY OF CHRISTIAN DEVOTIONS. A study ofthe great works, seminar, with student involvement and presentations constituting a major portion of such as Augustine's Confessions, The Book ofCommon Prayer, Loyola!s Spiritual the course work. Limit 10 students. 3 hours. Exercises, Pilgrim's Progress, and The Prayers ofMartineau. Attentioo will also be given to the validity ofmysticism. 3 hours BIB 504. APOCALYPTIC LITERATURE. The proto-apocalyptic works ofthe Old and New Testaments will be the focus ofthis course. We will also examine HIS 506; MODERN RELIGIOUS CULTS. A study ofhistory, doctrine, practices, some ofthe apocalyptic material in the Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha. This course and numerical strength ofpresent day cults and sects, especially among minority will be taught as a seminar, with student involvement and presentations constituting Americans. 3 hours a major portion ofthe course work. Limit 10 students. 3 hours. HIS 521. AMERICAN CHURCH HISTORY. A survey ofthe diversity in religioo BIB 505. THE NEW TESTAMENT AND ITS JEWISH ROOTS. Students will in North America, focusing primarily on Protestant churches, but including examine the New Testament against the background ofemerging Judaism. A major emphases on Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, Judaism, and other noo­ focus ofthe course will be comparing and contrasting Jesus and Paul with Protestant and noo-Christian groups. 3 hours Palestinian and Synagogue Judaism ofthe first century. This course will be taught as a seminar, with student involvement and presentations constituting a major HIS 522. RELIGION IN THE AMERICAN SOUTH. A study ofthe development portioo ofthe course work. Limit 10 students. 3 hours. and cultural impact ofreligion in the South from colonial establishment to the modem "Bible Belt." The course highlights evangelism, fundamentalism, and black BIB 506. THE APOCRYPHA AND PSEUDEPIGRAPHA. Students will read and southern religioo. 3 hours discuss the books ofthe Apocrypha and some ofthe books ofthe Pseudepigrapha. Attentioo will be given to the question ofthe formation ofthe canon and the HIS 530. BLACK RELIGION. Students will study the origin and development of enduring significance ofthese non-canooical books. This course will be taught as a the variations ofBlack religioo. 3 hours seminar, with student involvement and presentations constituting a major portion of the course work. Limit 10 students. 3 hours. HIS 531. AN INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN RELIGIONS. A survey course covering the philosophy, history, and significance ofa variety ofreligions in Africa. IDS: Historical Studies It is a sharing ofthe ancient religious experiences, values, theology and their meaning and function for black people. The course notes the impact ofAsian and HIS 50 I. HISTORY OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH I. A study ofthe historical African religions ofthe West. 3 hours development ofthe Church from the Graeco-Roman, Jewish, and North African roots to the Reformatioo period. 3 hours HIS 532. CONTEMPORARY AFRICAN RELIGIONS. This course examines the African motifs and strands in the African and American Christian experience today. HIS 502. HISTORY OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH II. A study ofthe historical A look at African Christianity today reveals a vital religion that may transform development ofthe Church from the Reformation to the modern period. Prerequisite people internationally. 3 hours HIS 501. 3 hours each HIS 533. AFRICAN AMERICAN CHURCH HISTORY. A study ofthe historical HIS 503. MEDIEVAL CHRISTIANITY. A history ofthe life and thought ofthe development, beliefs, practices and contemporary significance ofthe Black Church. The course examines the historical realities ofthe Black religious community and its THE 505. MlSSIOLOGY: THE THEOLOGY AND l-OSTORY OF CHRISTIAN ministry while lifting up the responses it has made as a proper preparation for WITNESS AND MINISTRY. This course is a study ofthe biblical, theological, and sustained reflection on that experience. 3 hours historical basis ofthe worldwide Christian mission. The study will include an examimltion ofhistorical mission movements and awakenings; the relationship of l-OS 534. WOMEN IN WESTERN RELIGIOUS l-OSTORY. The course explores evangelism, ethics, and social ministry; and current local, national, and international problems ofmethod, sources, and conceptual framework in studying women's organized mission efforts, both urban and rural. Prerequisite THE 50 I. 3 hours history. It traces the history of women's participation in western religion, the reactions from male ecclesiastical hierarchies, and theological interpretations about THE 506. ECCLESIOLOGY. A study ofthe doctrine ofthe church, drawing 00 women from the early church to the present, especially ofProtestantism and Roman classical and contemporary sources to develop theoretical and practical Catholicism. It examines social currents that have affected women's religious understandings ofthe calling and work ofthe church in the world. Prerequisites leadership and speculates on the future ofwomen's religious history. Through THE 501, 51 I. 3 hours readings, discussions, and class presentations, the course will pay particular attention to black women's religious history. 3 hours \ THE 511. CHRISTIAN ETI-OCS. An introduction to the biblical, theological, and philosophical understandings ofthe way oflife ofthe people who follow Jesus l-OS 551 DENOMINATIONAL l-OSTORY, POLITY AND DOCTRINE. An f Christ. The course will examine the identity ofthe Christian community, examination ofthe history, polity, doctrine and practices ofthe student's faith approaches to ethical reflection, and various questioos related to topics such as community. 3 hours racism, human life, warfare, colonialism, economics, sexuality, social issues, politics and professional mtegrity. 3 hours l-OS 552. l-OSTORY AND POLITY OF THE GENERAL BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION. An in-depth, comprehensive study ofthe General Baptist State THE 512. MINISTERIAL ETI-OCS. This is a study ofthe ethics in the practice of Convention ofNorth Carolina. Attention will be given to its Auxiliaries, objectives, ministry and ministerial character, including examination oflegal issues pertaining structure, and mission. 3 hours to ministry. Prerequisite THE 511. 3 hours l-OS 590. READINGS IN CHURCH l-OSTORY. Reading various works by THE 520. PI-OLOSOPI-OCAL THEOLOGY. A study ofthe interrelationship of outstanding church historians under the guidance ofa faculty member competent in philosophy and theology through the examination ofclassic and contemporary this area. 3 hours writings which demonstrate efforts to explicate theological insight through dialogue THE: Theological Studies with philosophical and social thought, including black studies. 3 hours

THE 501. SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY. This course is an examination ofthe THE 521. THE Pl-OLOSOPHY OF RELIGION. A study ofquestions which arise major doctrines ofthe Christian faith, their historical development, their systematic at the intersection ofphilosophy and theology, with particular interest in knowledge relationships, and their practical embodiment in Christian communities. 3 hours. ofGod, relationships ofChristianity and other faiths, philosophical anthropology, the problem ofevil, the nature oftime and history, and relationships between the THE 502. NEW DIRECTIONS IN THEOLOGY. A study ofrecent movements in Christian faith and other fonns ofsocial thought. 3 hours theology which may include liberation theology, black theology, postmodem theology, and indigenous theologies. 3 hours THE 530. BLACK THEOLOGY. A study ofthe history and development ofblack theology, its methods, agenda, and diversity. Readings include both early and more THE 503. CHRISTOLOGY. A study ofclassical and contemporary ways of , recent contributions to black theology. Prerequisite THE 50I. 3 hours understanding the person and work ofJesus Christ, including the relation ofthe doctrine ofChrist to other Christian beliefs. Prerequisites THE 50I, 511. 3 hours t THE 53 I. AFRICAN THEOLOGIES. A study ofthe writings ofAfrican Christian theologians and the practices and beliefs ofAfrican Christian churches, _ THE 504. THE HOLY SPIRIT. This course is a study ofthe doctrine ofthe Holy communities, and movements. Prerequisite THE 50I. 3 hours Spirit through biblical, theological, and historical texts, including the variety of perspectives in contemporary churches. Prerequisite THE 50I, 511. 3 hours THE 532. AFRICENTRIC CHRISTIANITY. Africentrism has captured the imagination ofmany in the African American community who are intent on discovering their cultural heritage 00 the African continent. This course provides a CED 505. PROGRAM PLANNING AND CURRICULUM BUILDING. This theological assessment ofAfricentrism and its relationship to Christianity. Students course is designed to aid the student in understanding the theory ofcurriculum will explore the origins, history, and principles ofAfricentrism as well as how its building so he/she will be in position to build and plan programs for the various influences have affected the practice ofthe Christian faith in the African American organizatioos ofthe church. 3 hours community. CED 506. LEADERSHIP TRAINING IN THE CHURCH. This course fosters the THE 540. WOMEN AND THEOLOGY: AN INTRODUCTION TO FEMINIST/ development ofthe ability to design and execute programs ofeducatioo for various WOMANIST THEOLOGY. Students will study the history ofunderstandings and leadership roles in the local church. 3 hours. practices in relation to gender in Christianity and ofthe varieties offeminist and womanist approaches to Christian theology. This course addresses practical CED 511. TECHNOLOGY FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATORS. This course questions ofwomen in the church, including specific examinatioo ofblack churches explores the use oftechnology in an experientialleaming context. Students will be and black theologies. Prerequisite: THE 501 and at least ooe Biblical course. 3 required to have internet access and work with a group ofparticipants from their hours local church. 3 hours

THE 550. HISTORICAL THEOLOGY. A study ofclassical, medieval, CED 520. PHILOSOPHY OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION. This Course examines reformation, modern, and contemporary theological writings and movements. comparisons and contrasts in the philosophies ofreligion and examines issues such Prerequisites THE 501, HIS 501 , 502. 3 hours as epistemology and the natural function ofreligious experience. The course deals with the beliefin God and the concepts ofgood and evil in human personality THE 590. READINGS IN THEOLOGY AND ETHICS. Reading various works by development. Prerequisite: CED 501 . 3 hours Christian theologians and/or Christian ethicists under the guidance ofa professor competent in the area. 3 hours CED 521. PSYCHOLOGY OF RELIGIOUS LEARNING. Religious learning is a psychological understanding ofhow we comprehend the concept ofGod or the CED: Christian Education higher power and its relationship to our lives. The course deals with the cultural phe:nomenoo that helps us explain the unexplainable at the times oftragedies or CED 501. INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTIAN EDUCATION. An exploratioo of catastrophic occurrences. This course helps students develop a ground ofbeing as the problem and opportunities faced by leaders ofeducation programs through the they progress from elementary religious education to more sophisticated concepts. use ofcase and diS€ussion. The course is designed to increase the proficiency of Prerequisite: CED SOL 3 hours teaching supervision; to foster an understanding ofthe theory, practice, evaluation, and selection ofcurricula materials; to develop curricula models; and to integrate CED 522. TEACHER AS FACILITATOR OF LEARNING. The teacher is an accumulated insights, principles, and techniques. 3 hours imparter ofinformatioo that he or she has acquired as a result ofyears ofexperience, education, and theory. This course is designed to bring about a systematic and CED 502. INTERGENERATIONAL CHRISTIAN EDUCATION. This course comprehensive pedagogy ofhow students learn. It encompasses students' various examines Christian Education as an aspect ofthe whole church's ministry. It learning styles and areas that present blind spots. An emphasis is placed 00 compares and contrasts Biblical, theological, philosophical, and educational individual educatioo plans that facilitate students' learning when they encounter ministry. It will deal with the life of faith passed on from ooe generation to the next difficult informatioo. Prerequisite: CED 50I or CED 520. 3 hours (lntergeneratiooal Education). 3 hours. PPC: Psychology and Pastoral Care CED 503. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH. A study ofthe basic needs ofchildren, youth and adolescents, with emphasis on fulfilling PPC 501. PSYCHOLOGY OF RELIGION. An examination ofthe relationship of some ofthose needs in the Christian context. 3 hours Biblical, theological, sociological, and psychological understandings on pastoral care and an exploration oftheir implications for marriage and family life, CED 504. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION FOR ADULTS. A study ofthe basic needs interpersooal relationships and understandings. Psychological means and methods of and problems ofaduhs with special attentioo to their growth and development. 3 hrs interpreting the religious life will be pursued. 3 hours PPC 502. INTRODUCTION TO PASTORAL COUNSELING. Fmtdamental clinical pastoral care. Seminar involving supervised calling and case conferences. assumptions, principles, and methods ofcounseling are considered in the context of One full day (eight hours) each week. 4 hours pastoral care. The course is designed to equip the minister to address himselflherself effectively to the psychological, sociological, and theological needs ofpeople in a PPC 515. PERSONALITY THEORY FOR PASTORAL RELATIONSHIPS. A variety ofsituations. 3 hours course to help the student develop a cognitive grasp ofpersonality growth and development in order to enable better relationships with and among persons. Some PPC 503. PROBLEMS IN PASTORAL COUNSELING. The focus ofthis course grasp ofthe dynamics ofpersonality growth is essential to develop adequate pastoral is on special problems encountered by the minister and the examination ofmethods relationships, whether one is a minister ofa church, a teacher ofa class, a worker in for dealing with crisis situations. 3 hours a community organization, or a pastoral counselor. 3 hours

PPC 504. RELIGION AND PERSONALITY PROCESS. This course pursues an PPC 521. UNDERSTANDING AND COPING WITH DEPRESSION. Designed to understanding to the psychological growth process and the personality factors that provide students with a basic knowledge ofthe concept ofdepression--a problem relate to religious development. It views faith and patterns ofbeliefand their which may impact on their effective functioning as ministers. The emphasis will be relationship to causal factors in negative behavioral patterns. 3 hours on teaching students how to recognize depression ifit occurs, and to provide useful methods for coping with it. 2 hours PPC 505. HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. A study ofhuman growth and development from the beginning oflife through adulthood. 3 hours PPC 522. PASTORAL CARE AND THE AFRICAN AMERICAN FAMILY. A course designed to help students develop a level ofcomfort dealing with sensitive PPC 506. CLINICAL PASTORAL CARE. This course provides opportunity to women issues. The course will provide discussions on battered women-domestic learn pastoral care through interpersonal relations in an appropriate institution, such violence, rape, child sexual abuse, alcoholism, depression, gender role socialization, as a hospital, prison, church, or other clinical situation, where an integrated program and women in ministry. The course seeks to aid students in developing healthy oftheory and practice is realized with the supervision and collaboration ofan inter­ pastoral care skills for women with special needs. 3 hours professional staff. 3 hours PPC 523. PASTORAL PSYCHOLOGY, RELIGION, AND THERAPY. This PPC 507. CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION. This course differs from PPC course introduces students to psychological disciplines, philosophy ofreligion, and 508 in that it is accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education and is counseling philosophies and skilIs that wilI enhance the pastoral minister' s ability to physically located at one ofseveral convenient certified training centers. The student work effectively in multi-disciplinary fields dealing with clients needing counseling. should select a center and make appropriate applicatioo for a basic unit. There are 3 hour. several such.centers in North Carolina such as Wake Medical Center, Raleigh; North Carolma Memorial Hospital, Chapel Hill; Duke Medical Center Durham' PPC 531 . COUNSELING THE CULTURALLY DISENFRANCHISED. This Baptist Hospital, Winston-Salem; and John Umstead, Butner. Each ~ter wilI ' course focuses on psycho social and cultural factors that have historically affected pr.ovide informati.on ~ncerning CPE. Students seeking a Master ofDivinity degree African Americans and other people ofcolor in the United States. It further WIth a concentratlon m pastoral care are required to take three courses in this examines the role ofreligion in the empowerment ofculturalIy disenfranchised discipline as follows. 6 hours people. 3 hours.

PPC 508. ADYANCED CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION. A status that PPC 532. COUNSELING AND ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY. Study ofbasic may be granted by a CPE committee during the second basic unit. As with PPC 509 concepts related to the development and assessment ofabnormal behavior with an this course is located offcampus. 6 hours ' emphasis on disorders typically encountered in counseling and clinical practice. Focus is on the person-in-environment paradigm. Content focuses on major mental PPC 509. CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION INTERNSHIP. A full year (12 disorders, the diagnostic/assessment process and its application in a variety of month~) ~f ~O hours per. ~eek in clinical, didactic, and personal growth experience settings, the use ofassessment tools such as the DSM-IY, mental status exam, under mdivlduaI supervisIon at an accredited off-campus center. 8 hours psychosocial history, etc. Prerequisites: PPC602. 3 hours.

PPC 510. CLINICAL PASTORAL ORIENTATION. An introductory course in PPC 533. PROFESSIONAL AND LEGAL ETHICS IN COUNSELING. This course is designed to help students become aware ofthe duties ofprofessional MIC: Ministry in Community counselors and their responsibilities in upholding the high standards ofprofessional and religious counselors. This course instructs students in legal liabilities, MIC 501. RELIGION AND CONTEMPORARY LIFE. A comprehensive study of appropriate conduct, and avoidance ofconduct that may create the appearance of the organization, function, and programs ofthe various social, industrial impropriety. This course is also designed to make students aware ofbehavior that educational and religious institutions and agencies ofcontemporary life. The must be reported to Cmmty Child Protective Services, the District Attorney's Office, purpose is to acquaint students with the facts in these areas and to explore the and the Family Court. 3 hours. church's role in fostering social betterment. 3 hours

PWS: Preaching and Worship MIC 502. URBAN STUDIES. Urban studies are designed to facilitate the development ofthe kind ofministers who can become agents ofurban and rural PWS 501. HOMILETICS: THEORY AND PRACTICE. This is a basic course in change. The course consists ofspecial lectures by persons with expertise in the sermon preparation to - moving from text to sermon. The course analyzes sermon dynamics ofurban and rural America, assigned readings, class discussions, and a infrastructure, meaning, styles, and language and explores hermeneutical, cultural, field experience. 3 hours and theological questions. 3 hours MIC 503. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES THROUGH THE CHURCH. PWS 502. ADVANCED SERMON ANALYSIS. These seminars are designed to This course is designed to introduce students to the Health and Human Services trace the development ofBlack preaching and its place in the Black church and Program ofthe General Baptist State Convention ofNorth Carolina. Emphasis will community. Through the use ofanalysis oftaped sermons, the course facilitates the be placed on the role ofthe local church in human health and services and the development ofpersonal styles and the ability to contrast and structure several types theological foundations for the wholistic approach to human health. 3 hours ofsermons. An understanding ofhomiletical and theological problems is pursued and a more philosophical understanding ofthe preacher's task is fostered. MIC 504. THE CHURCH AND COMMUNITY. A study ofcurrent social Prerequisite: PWS 50I. 3 hours problems and the ways the church should meet them. Social reforms are briefly traced as well as problems in connection with housing and filmily life, delinquency PWS 511. PREACHING IN THE AFRICAN AMERICAN CHURCH and crime, public education, commercialized recreation and the broader uses of TRADITION. Using discussions, lectures, selected readings, the course will focus leisure and studies with a view to discovering avenues ofchurch cooperation with on preaching in the Black tradition. Students will examine the history, theology, and local agencies in solving these problems. 3 hours style ofpreaching our ofthe African American experience. Prerequisites: PWS 503. 3 hours. MIC 505. WOMEN AND THE CONTEMPORARY CHURCH. This course is designed to focus on women, particularly African-American, in the context ofthe PWS 521. INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTIAN WORSHIP. A study ofthe history, Black church and community today. The complex issues surrounding the role of the<.>logy, and psychology ofChristian corporate worship with an emphasis upon the women in leadership, the dynamics ofwomen's relationships in the church; study of varIous elements that comprise traditional church worship. Attention will be given the contemporary trends ofwomen in other systems in society that impacts church to the planning and conducting recurring services and developing meaningful culture, and develop ministry models that expand the concept ofthe role ofpastor in services ofworship for special observances. 3 hours. a traditional setting. 3 hours

PWS 522. CHRISTIAN WORSHIP AND LITURGY. A comprehensive study of MIC 510. HEALTH AND SPIRITUALITY. This course will explore the the impact ofliturgical development upon Christian worship expressions amid relatiooship between spirituality and health from an African American perspective. theological, historical, cultural, and nationalistic, and other influences today. The It will focus on health promotion, disease prevention, and collaborative partnering Christian Year, the lectionary, and other developments as the influences ofthe arts between the faith and medical communities. The course will teach students how to will also be considered. Prerequisite PWS 521. 3 hours build effective coalitions in their communities with the goals ofhealth promotion and disease prevention.

MIC 521. EVANGELISM AND CHURCH GROWTH IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY. A study ofhow to witness among and grow local churches in the Black community. Various evangelistic strategies and church growth techniques will be presented and evaluated for their application in developing congregations, Sunday Schools, and other ministry organizations. 3 hours hymnals, with an emphasis on more recent hymnody. Prerequisites: PCM 501, PCM 502. 3 hours. ADM: Administration and Leadership PCM 505. MUSIC IN THE AFRICAN AMERICAN CHURCH. An examination ADM 50I. CHURCH ADMINISTRATION. This course looks at the church as an ofthe historical and musical development ofAfrican American sacred music from organization and the various administrative functions and units necessary to achieve slavery to the present; from Negro folk spirituals to traditional and contemporary the goals ofthe organization. Students will be required to develop a paper looking at gospel music; with special attention to African American culture in the U.S., a their particular church with n ideal administrative structure to fulfill the vision of culture which represents a synthesis ofAfrican and European cultures into a unique their church. 3 hours hybrid with its own developmental tradition. The students will be required to complete a major project ofattending two contrasting Black worship services, ADM 502. AFRICAN-AMERICAN CHURCH LEADERSHIP. This course is documenting the services with an audio and/or video recording and with field notes, designed to explore the various aspects ofleadership within the African American analyzing the kind ofmusic used in the services, and the way music functions. 3 church in the Information Age. Student will examine their own context and discuss hours. various options for leadership styles. Leadership will be examined from the four frames as suggested by Bolman and Deal. The role oftechnology and its impact on PCM 506. CHURCH MUSIC ADMINISTRATION. Techniques and materials for decisions will be explored from a local and global perspective. 3 hours. managing the church music program. Consideration ofinterpersonal relationships, organizing skills, and management offinances and facilities. The course will ADM 511. THE CHURCH LEADER AS MENTOR. This course will examine the discuss recruiting, evaluations, budgets, purchasing and maintaining musical role ofchurch leaders as mentors. Students will grapple with the historical and instruments and the minister and musician relationship. Prerequisite: PCM 70I. contemporary role and expectations ofa mentor as well as a person being mentored. The course is designed to use the theoretical concepts oftransformational learning to RSO: Religion and Sociology help participants develop strategies for empowering the leadership team ofa church through mentoring. 3 hours RSO 500. SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION. The study ofthe social forms ofreligion, its organizational structure and dynamics, and the social forces that provide the PCM: Practice ofChurch Music milieu for religious institutions. 3 hours

PCM 501. INTRODUCTION TO CHURCH MUSIC. A study ofbasic purposes of RSO 501 . SOCIOLOGY OF THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN EXPERIENCE. This church music which form the foundation ofa biblical philosophy. A survey of course in an in-depth study ofthe economic, racial, politica~ and technical historical influences is presented, introducing happenings on which evangelical developments ofa people who were predominantly rural before 1910 to a people church music has drawn. Music in worship, evangelism, instrumental music, and who are predominantly urban today. Special consideration will be given to those other related ministries are discussed. An exploration ofcontemporary journals and institutions, movements, and programs that were instrumental in this evolutionary historical resources on church music is provided to students. 3 hours. process. 3 hours

PCM 502. MUSIC AND WORSHIP. A practical course designed to facilitate the RSO 502. CHURCH-STATE RELATIONS. An analysis ofproblems and concerns planning ofworship by (I) study ofbasic source materials such as lectionaries, in church-state relations and a discussion ofhistory and current trends. 3 hours liturgical orders, hymnals, etc., (2) exploration ofspecific techniques ofplanning textual and musical content, and (3) experience ofconstructing specific orders of RSO 503. THE LAW AND THE MINISTER. An introductory survey course worship. 3 hours. providing basic legal information for ministers. 3 hours

PCM 503. HYMNOLOGY. A study ofthe origins and development ofChristian RSO 504. THE BLACK CHURCH IN ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL hymnody, with reference to the theological emphasis ofvarious periods, aiming to EMPOWERMENT. An exploration ofthe relationships between the Black church arouse interest in the textual and musical content ofhymns and in their effective use and the political and economic well-being ofBlack people. The course will focus on ofChristian worship. This course will also examine current denominational the potential ofthe Black church and the strategies for creating and maintaining housing, employment, education, and leadership. It will lift up the Black church's role in liberating hwnan beings from poverty into wholistic well-being. 3 hours discussion ofthe involvement ofreligious groups, especially the Black church. 3 hours RSO 510. TIlE CHURCH AND SOCIETY. A study ofcurrent social problems and the ways the church should meet them. Social refonns are briefly traced as well as CGC 51 O. COMPARATIVE RELIGIONS. This course is designed to provide problems in connection with housing and family life, delinquency and crime, public students with a comprehensive and comparative overview ofthe ~eligi~s ofthe education, commercialized recreation and the broader uses of leisure and studies world with emphasis on promoting understanding ofdifferences In rehglous .thought with a view to discovering avenues ofchurch cooperation with local agencies in and practices, worldwide in the context ofglobalization. To the extent ~ctlca~ solving these problems. 3 hours there will be interactive sessions with religious practitioners from the vanous faIth communities. 3 hours CGC: The Church in Global Context FED: Field Education CGC 501. THE CHURCH AND WORLD ORDER A look at Christianity in the world today as it attempts to minister to ideologies, totalitarianism, and Each student enrolled in Shaw University Divinity School is expected to neocolonialism around the world. Interpreters ofBlack thought, African leaders, successfully complete a minimwn ofthree semester hours in field education. This South American revolutionaries and related materials from a variety ofsources, requirement rests on the conviction that theory and practice in the disciplines of including the Detroit Conference on Liberation Theology in the Americas are theology must be integrated, and that the student, whil~ ~ divinity ~h~l: shoul~ be considered, and the World Council ofChurches in Nairobi, Kenya, and other provided with a situation in life and appropriate supervlSlon wherem tillS mtegratlon countries is discussed. 3 hours can take place.

CGC 502. THE CHRISTIAN WORLD MISSION. This course considers the Candidates for the master ofdivinity degree may satisfy the requirements for Field theological foundations ofthe Christian mission. It evaluates the strengths and Education by enrolling in PPC 507 at a center certified by the Association of weaknesses ofthe guiding principles ofmission, and central emphasis is placed on Clinical Pastoral Education. strategies, principles, problems, and goals ofChristian mission, especially in the Third World. 3 hours Program Objectives The field experience is designed to (I) assist students in developing vocational cae 503. HISTORY OF CHRISTIAN MISSION. A survey ofthe spread of identity as ministers by providing experience with a variety ofministry tasks; (2) Christianity from the Apostolic Age to the present. Attention is given to the provide a context for testing and reconstructing theological concepts; (3) develop the problems ofmissionary expansion in the present world order and to the Ecwnenical ability to do critical and reflective thinking by relating theory and practice; (4) . Movement. 3 hours provide the opportunity to achieve a level ofprofessional competence; ar.'d (5) bring academic studies, personal experiences, and critical reflection into meanmgful CGC 504. WORLD RELIGIONS. A study ofthe history ofthe living religions of dialogue for effective ministry. the world and their comparison with Christianity. Specialized study will be made of some non-Christian religion. 3 hours Field Education Options:

CGC 505. DIALOGUE WITH PEOPLE OF LIVING FAITHS AND FED 501. SUPERVISED MINISTRY IDEOLOGIES. Designed to provide group and one-on-one dialogue between students and practitioners ofthe various faith communities. Includes discussion and STUDENTS SERVING AS PASTORS. Students who are pastors are strongly examination oftenets and beliefS ofreligious movements. Various ideologies are advised to limit their course load to nine hours per semester and to use their pastoral explored in an atmosphere ofecwnenical friendship. Open and frank discussions are appointments as learning contexts for field education programs initiated by the encouraged. No effort is made to convert anyone from his/her present religious school. A supervisor will be assigned to guide the students' learning activities in the leanings ofbeliefS. 3 hours parish. 3 hours (Practicum)

CGC 506. RELIGION AND JUSTICE ISSUES AROUND THE WORLD. A STUDENTS SERVING IN AN INSTITUTIONAL CONTEXT. For students survey ofthe need ofand struggles for justice all over the world. This will include a planning an institutional ministry or who desire an exposure to ministries other than oftheir matriculation. Students will be expected to probe the integration oftheory the pastorate. Supervised ministry can be arranged and approved in an institutional and praxis. Students will reflect and write on their theological experience and the impact pftheological educatioo upon their understanding ofChristian doctrines. context such as a hospital or prison. 3 hours Students will engage in class discussion and dialogue with ministry leaders. 3 hours STUDENTS SERVING IN THE PARISH. Supervised ministry in a local parish under the supervision ofthe pastor or other qualified persoo approved by the faculty. GRT: GERONTOLOGY A minimum of 10 hours per week is required. 3 hours GRT 501. ETHNOGERONTOLOGY AND ELDERCARE. CREATING A MINISTRY. Ministry in a noo-ecclesiastical context (street comer, game room, clubs, etc.) under the supervision ofan experienced field supervisor in GRT 502. DEMOGRAPIDC TRENDS AND PATIERNS. the area and a faculty member whereby the student explores ways ofbringing the Gospel to bear upon the unchurched. Prerequisite: a proposal approved by the GRT 503. HOME-BASED/COMMUNlTY-BASED SERVICES. faculty. 3 hours GRT 504. BLACK CHURCHES AND ELDERCARE. Focuses on need for and STUDENTS SERVING IN CONCURRENT INTERNSIDP. Concurrent internship advantages ofchurch involvement in elder-care programs; philosophies and strategies in a church or agency under the supervision ofthe faculty and a field supervisor. ofinitiating, financing, and maintaining eldercare programs in local parishes; 3 hours planning and conducting eldercare workshops for parish members; effective counseling ofat-risk black elders and their caregivers; and pastoral advocacy for at­ Other creative arrangements and paradigms in Field Education are encouraged. risk elders and collaboration with local aging agencies. 3 hours These must first be approved by the Dean before any academic credit can be given for the experience(s). All field supervisors must be approved by the Dean. GRT 590. SEMINARS IN GERONTOLOGY. This course is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills ofpersons who are working or who plan to work with and Orientation and Training ofSupervisors for older adults. Students will gain knowledge and understanding ofthe theological or spiritual and related aspects ofaging; awareness ofand familiarity with various All volunteer supervisors, coordinators, and related persoonel are expected to national and local church programs; and abilities and skills in planning programs for participate in a special orientatioo and training program provided by Shaw older adults. 2 hours University Divinity School. MIN: MINISTRY PREPARATION STUDIES GRT 510. PRACTICUM IN GERONTOLOGY. This course will introduce the student to gerootology as a field ofstudy and as a science. It will provide the student MIN 501. THESIS. The thesis project is an independent study done under the an opportunity to develop a project in gerootology that may be implemented in a thesis director who will advise students and direct to appropriate faculty for local church or other ministry context. 3 hours consultation in their area ofinterest. The thesis allows students to pursue in depth study in a particular area ofinterest. 3 hours

MIN 502. SPIRITUAL FORMATION. This is an introductory course designed to assist first year students in identifying and understanding their spiritual fonnation and development. The course includes discussion and theological reflection as it relates to course objectives. Particular attentioo is given to how students understand theological educatioo, call to ministry, spiritua~ persona~ and professional identity fonnation. Students will have the opportunity to dialogue with local pastors/spiritual leaders. 3 hours

MIN 503. SPIRITUAL INTEGRATION. This course is designed to be an exit course for seniors. Students are advised to enroll in this course in the final semester CONTINUING CHRISTIAN EDUCATION THE ALEXANDERIPEGUES ANNUAL MINISTERS' CONFERFNCE

The Shaw University Divinity School maintains a Continuing Education Office in The Alexander/Pegues Annual Ministers' Conference is a three-day national accordance with SACS requirements. This Continuing Education Office offers convocation for ministers held annually in March. It addresses themes of continuing education programs such as Conferences, Special Offering Workshops, contemporary and abiding relevance to ministers and seeks to foster intellectual and an In-Service program for ministers and church leaders. stimulation and spiritual renewal in an atmosphere conducive to ministerial fellowship. Resource personnel ofnational and international repute are secured; Lodging is made available in the vicinity ofthe conference. The registration fee may The In-Service Class for Ministers and Church Leaders vary from year to year.

This In-Service program is designed for persons who are engaged in church THE ANNUAL CHURCH LEADERS' CONFERENCE leadership roles and others interested in enriching their knowledge, understanding and appreciation ofthe work and witness ofthe Christian Church. It is based on the The Annual Church Leaders Conference is a one-day conference held annually in beliefthat all Christians should involve themselves in on-going systematic study of June. Its purpose is to provide an intensive educational and inspirational experience the Word and work ofthe Christian Faith. The In-Service Class is open to any for church leaders. It is specifically designed for ministers, missionaries, Sunday interested Christians who wish to commit their focus to fulfilling the ministry and School and vacation church Bible school leaders and workers, Baptist Training mission ofthe church. No Continuing Education Units are offered for this program. Union leaders, ushers, deacons, trustees, church clerks, and other laity ofthe church. Lectures on an assigned theme, workshops, and seminars are conducted by The In-Service Class for Ministers provides annual study opportunities in the basic competent personnel. Worship services featuring outstanding preachers and local disciplines oftheological education for ministers and laypersons on Tuesday and state congregations are provided. The registration fee may vary from year to evenings, excluding holidays, from September through May. It seeks to address the year. Lunch is provided by Shaw University Dining Hall. needs and aspirations ofpersons with a high school diploma or less formal education. THE ANNUAL WOMEN'S CONFERENCE

Twelve courses are required to complete the program. Persons completing the The Annual Women's Conference is a one-day conference held annually in July. Its program will have completed courses in Biblical, theological, ethical, and practical primary objective is to provide a context for support, education and inspiration for studies. A preaching laboratory is conducted at the end ofeach class. the women ofGod. The conference is designed to be inclusive ofall women ­ ordained clergy, ministers, and laywomen. Lectures, workshops, and preaching are Four units ofstudy may be completed in a single year and the entire program may be provided with emphasis on a chosen theme by the conference planning committee. completed in three years. Registrants receive a Certificate ofProgress each year The registration fee includes lunch and may vary from year to year. specifYing courses completed during that year. Upon completion of 12 courses, a Certificate ofCompletion is awarded at the annual awards service. Special Offering Workshops

The current cost ofthe program is $100 per semester. Thjs cost is subject to change. In addition to the above continuing education programs, the Continuing Education Office ofthe Shaw University Divinity School offers one to three day Workshops on Conferences Demand.

The Shaw University Divinity School conducts three annual conferences. They are The following are examples ofsome ofthe special workshops offered: the Alexander/Pegues Annual Ministers Conference, the Church Leader's • Worship Conference, and the Women's Conference. • Church Music • Visionary Leadership • T-echnology and Christian Education • Basic Bible • Conflict Resolution • Teacher Training for Church Teachers· • Church Administration Shaw Uaiversity Divinity School • Pastoral Care AdminJatratioD • Polity and Doctrine • Preaching Clinic Talbert O. Shaw President • The Church and the Law AB - Andrews University MS - University ofChicago • Spiritual FDuke University Divinity School The Faculty Colloquy Series is conducted monthly and uses regular faculty persons DMin - Virginia Union School ofTheology to deliver special lectures or conduct seminars in their areas ofconcentration with special attention to new trends and/or developments in the various disciplines. Lilipiana D. Darensburg Administrative Assistant Resource persons beyond the Shaw University Divinity School faculty are also BS - North Carolina Central University scheduled under this series. These seminars are without cost to full-time students. MDiv - Shaw University Divinity School Lunch is available at cost. Stella Goldston Secretary SPECIAL CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, INSTITUTES AA - Central Carolina Community College BA - Shaw University Other conferences, workshops, and institutes may be sponsored with other organizations such as the General Baptist State Convention and Women's Baptist Patricia Haynes Librarian Home and Foreign Missionary Convention and others. These sessions may be held BA - University ofTexas at Arlington at the Shaw University Divinity School campus or at the site ofthe convention. MLS - University ofTexas Continuing education credits may be granted to students for attendance and participation at these events. Faculty

The SUDS faculty will conduct workshops and seminars in-context at request of James Ashmore Assist. Professor ofOld Testament convention, association, or local church. CEUs are available with these offerings. BA - Davidson College MDiv - Union Theological Seminary PhD - Duke University

Mikael Broadway ...... Assist. Professor ofTheology and Ethics BA - Baylor University MDiv - Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary PhD - Duke University Eric Greaux Assist. Professor ofNew Testament Andrew V. Ettin Adjunct Professor ofOld Testament BA - Gordon College BA - Rutgers College MATS - Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary MA - Washington University PhD - Duke University PhD - Washington University

Titus Haynes Director ofReligious Education David C. Forbes, Sr Adjunct Professor ofSociology & Assoc. Professor ofPastoral Counseling BS - Shaw University BA - Adelphi University MSW - Adelphi University MSW - Adelphi University DMin - United Theological Seminary MDiv - Memphis Theological Seminary PhD - NY University Charles H. Long Visiting Professor ofChurch History BD - University ofChicago Divinity School James Arthur Holmes Assist. Professor ofChurch History PhD - University ofChicago BA - Allen University MDiv - Turner Seminary Joseph C. Paige ...... Adjunct Professor ofGerontology MTS - Boston University School ofTheology & World Religioos ThD - Boston University School ofTheology BS - North Carolina A&T University EdM - Boston University Rudolph Tripp Director ofContinuing Education MDiv - Shaw University Divinity School & Assist. Professor ofPastoral Studies EdD - The American University BS - Central Michigan University MA - Pepperdine Univerity Jeffrey Jon Richards ...... Adjunct Professor ofEthics MDiv - Shaw University Divinity School AB - Pfeiffer College EdD - North Carolina State University MTh - Dallas Theological Seminary PhD - Drew University Part-time Faculty 1. Deotis Roberts Visiting Professor ofTheology James E. Arnette Adjunct Professor ofWorship AB - Johnson C. Smith University AB - Shaw University BD - Shaw University Divinity School BD - Johnson C. Smith University BD/STM - Hartford Seminary DMin - Johnson C. Smith University PhD - University ofEdinburgh DMin - Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Reginald Van Stephens Adjunct Professor ofHomiletics Charles T. Bullock Adjunct Professor ofChurch History BS - Edward Waters College BA - Shaw University MDiv - Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary BD - Shaw University DMin - United Theological Seminary MDiv - Shaw University Divinity School DMin - Howard University Divinity School Herman Thomas Adjunct Professor ofChurch History BS - NC A&T University Serenus Churn Adjunct Professor ofHomiletics BD - Duke Divinity School BA - Morgan State University ThM - Duke Divinity School BD - Howard University PhD - Harvard Seminary MDiv - Howard University DMin - Drew University Lillian Travis Adjunct Professor ofNew Testament OFFICE OF ALUMNI AFFAIRS FOR SHAW UNIVERSITY DIVINITY BS - Cheyney State Teachers College SCHOOL MAT - Trinity College MDiv - Howard University Divinity School The Office ofAlumni Affairs is responsible for coordinating all matters relating to DMin - United Theological Seminary alumni activities. This office maintains a roster ofall current and former students including such information as current address, a record ofachievements, and Benjamin Whitlock Adjunct Professor ofBlack Church Studies biographical synopsis. The office ofAlumni Affairs is frequently called upon to BA - Shaw University research this biographical information. MDiv - Shaw University Divinity School DMin - Drew University All persons who matriculated at Shaw University Divinity School, those who received degrees and those honored by the Divinity School (honorary doctorate and similar honors) are considered alumni/ae. As members ofthe Shaw University Divinity School Alumni Association, they receive The Seminarian, annual calendars ofevents, and other publications, which. may be printed from time to time.

The Alumni Association holds its annual meeting on campus on Tuesday following the third Sunday in March, which is also the second day ofthe Annual AlexanderlPegues Ministers' Conference. Several alumni ch.apters have been organized in various geographical areas where alumni reside. These chapters assist the Divinity School in the recruitment ofstudents, fimd-raising, provide a network system for alumni relocation, and support the needs ofthe Divinity School.

OFFICE OF WOMEN'S CONCERNS

The Office ofWomen's Concerns seeks to serve the total student body, as well as faculty and staffin matters relating to women's issues. This office deals with special problems and sensitivities ofwomen students and advocates gender inclusiveness in all aspects ofcampus life at Shaw University Divinity School. It provides resources on women's concerns and helps to integrate the spirit ofgender equality throughout the state and nation.

The Director ofWomen's Concerns is primarily responsible for advocacy, women's studies, counseling, working with women's groups, and assisting women graduates with job placement.

Shaw University Divinity School recognizes the ch.anging trends in seminaries across the country and the unique sensitivities and gifts that women bring to ministry. SHAW UNIVERSITY 2001-2002 UNIVERSITY CALENDAR 30 Friday Last Day ofClasses and Last Day to Remove Incompletes for spring Semester

FALL SEMESTER 2001 DECEMBER AUGUST 1-7 Saturday-Friday Final Examinations 7 Friday Fall Semester Ends 1-8 Wed., Thurs., Fri., Mon., CAPE Visits Saturday ResidencelDining Halls Closed Tues., Wed 8 15 Wednesday Faculty Report SPRING SEMESTER 2002 15-17 Wednesday-Friday Faculty/Staff Opening of School Conference 18 Saturday Residence Halls Open for New Students JANUARY 18-21 Saturday-Tuesday New Students Orientation Registration 20 Monday Residence Halls Open for Returning Students 3-5 Thursday-Saturday CAPE Registration 20 Monday Late Registration - Returning Students Saturday Residence Halls Open for New Students Drop/Add Begins 5 6 Sunday Residence Halls Open for Returning Students 22 Wednesday Classes Begin 5-8 Saturday-Tuesday New Students Orientation 7 Monday Faculty Development Workshop (Morning Only) SEPTEMBER 7 Monday Late Registration, Drop/Add Begins 9 Wednesday Classes Begin 3 Monday Labor Day Holiday 9 Wednesday Late Registration BeginslDrop Add 4 Tuesday Classes Resume 15 Tuesday Martin Luther King, Jr., Commemorative Service 11 Tuesday Drop/Add Ends 16 Wednesday Drop/Add Ends 14 Friday Last Day to Withdraw from University End Late Registration and Receive a Partial Refund 22 Monday Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday 20 Thursday Fall Convocation FEBRUARY OCTOBER

I Monday Deadline for Application for Spring Degree 5 Tuesday Last Day to Withdraw from 5 Friday Mid-Semester Progress Report Due University & Receive Partial Refund 12 Friday Last Day to Withdraw from a 3-6 Sunday-Wednesday Religious Emphasis Week Course Without a Grade 7-9 Sunday-Tuesday Bessie Boyd Holman Lecture MARCH Series on Ethics & Values 12 Friday Coronation ofMiss Shaw University 12 Tuesday Mid-Semester Progress Reports Due 15-19 Monday-Friday Academic Advisement Academic Advisement 24-26 Wednesday-Friday Registration for Spring Semester 2002 Begins 18 Monday Last Day to Withdraw from Course Without a Grade NOVEMBER Registration for Fall Semester 2002 Begins 18-20 Monday-Wednesday Minister's Conference 11-18 Sunday-Sunday Homecoming Week 24 Sunday Thomas 1. Boyd Sunday 16 Friday Founder' s DaylHomecoming Convocation 29-4/1 Friday-Monday Easter Break 16-18 Friday-Sunday Founder's DaylHomecoming Weekend 29-4/8 Friday-Monday Spring Break 22-25 Thursday-Sunday Thanksgiving Holiday 26 Monday Classes Resume ~ ,f

1 Monday Deadline for Application for Summer Degree 8 Monday Classes Resume 23 Tuesday Registration for Summer School Begins 23 Tuesday University Awards Day

Wednesday Last Day of Classes and Last Day to Remove Incomplete from Fall Semester 2-6 Thursday-Monday Final Examinations 5 Sunday Senior Appreciation Day 10 Friday End of Semester 10 Friday Baccalaureate 11 Saturday Commencement 12 Sunday Residence and Dining Halls Close

SUMMER SESSION 2002

27 Monday Memorial Day Holiday 28 Tuesday Late Registration for Summer School Begins 29 Wednesday Classes Begin

4 Tuesday End Late Registration 22 Saturday Church Leader' s Conference

1 Monday Deadline for Application for Fall Degree 4 Thursday Independence Day Holiday 10 Wednesday Last Day of Classes 11-12 Thursday-Friday Final Exams 13 Saturday Summer Term Ends 14 Sunday Residence and Dining Halls Close 27 Saturday Women's Conference