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The Catalog 2006-2008

Founded 1864 A Seminary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Mailing The Lutheran Theological Seminary Address: at Philadelphia 7301 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19119-1794

Phone: 215-248-4616 or 800-286-4616 Fax: 215-248-4577

Web Site: www.Ltsp.edu Email: [email protected] (general) [email protected] (admissions)

September 2006

This catalog is a statement of the policies, personnel, programs, and financial arrangements of The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia as projected by the responsible authorities of the seminary. The seminary reserves the right to make alterations without prior notice, in accordance with the seminary’s institutional needs and academic purposes.

The Catalog / 2006–2008 The Catalog September 2006 This catalog is a statement of the policies, personnel, programs, and financial arrangements of The Lutheran Theo- logical Seminary at Philadelphia (LTSP) as projected by the responsible authorities of the seminary. While every effort is made to ensure that the information contained in this catalog is correct at the time of publication, it is not intended that the Catalog establish a contractual relationship. The seminary reserves the right to make alterations without prior notice, in accordance with the seminary’s institutional needs and academic purposes. The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia is fully accredited by the Association of Theological Schools, 10 Summit Park Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1103, the major accrediting agency of theological seminaries in the United States and Can- ada. It is also fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-2680. The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia is one of eight seminaries affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), a denomination with over 10,500 congregations in the United States and nearly five million baptized members. The seminary is specifically related to the synods of ELCA Region 7 and relates also to Regions 8 and 9 through its participation in the Eastern Cluster of Lutheran Seminaries. The Eastern Cluster, formed in 1995, is a cooperative theological venture of LTSP, the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg, PA, and Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, Columbia, SC. The partnership seeks to share resources and utilize the strengths of each institution to enhance the opportunities for theological education for the students of all three seminaries. LTSP students are encouraged to consider spending some time in courses offered by the other Cluster seminaries. The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia admits qualified students of any age, sex, race or color, national or ethnic origin, or physical challenge to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities available to students at the seminary. It does not discriminate on the basis of the aforementioned categories in administration of its education policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other seminary-administered programs. A statement on “Rights, Respon- sibilities and Freedoms of Students” is printed in the Student Handbook. The seminary is an equal opportunity employer. The seminary is in the process of creating a campus that is freely accessible to all staff, students, and guests. Due to age, however, current facilities vary widely as to their accessibility to persons with motor disabilities. Persons for whom this is a concern are encouraged to consult the Admissions Office and visit the campus when applying for admission to LTSP and/or its classes. The contents of this Catalog, as well as other information about the seminary, may be viewed on the seminary’s Web site at www.Ltsp.edu.

The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia Table of Contents Table of Contents Tableof Academic Calendar...... 4-5 Introduction...... 6 Mission Statement...... 8 Admissions and Financial Aid Admission Procedures...... 13 Tuition and Fees...... 15 Program Overview...... 16 Housing...... 20 Food Services...... 20 Health Insurance...... 21 Community Life...... 21 Educational Program The First Professional Program...... 23 Admission Requirements...... 23 Master of Divinity Degree (M.Div.)...... 24 Degree Requirements...... 25 Contextual Education...... 27 Concentrations...... 28 Master of Arts in Religion Degree (MAR)...... 29 General Academic Policies and Procedures Degree Requirements...... 30 The Curriculum...... 49 Specializations...... 32 Registration...... 49 Joint MDiv/MAR Degrees...... 33 Administrative Policies...... 52 Non-Degree Academic Opportunities Learning Resources Certificate Programs...... 34 Inter-Institutional Relationships...... 55 Non-Matriculant Study...... 34 Academic Support Services...... 56 Auditors...... 34 Special Programs and Emphases...... 57 Academic Policies and Procedures...... 35 Learning Communities...... 59 (First Professional) Faith and Life Institute...... 59 ELCA Candidacy, Affiliation, Lutheran Year.....38 Theological Education with Youth...... 60 Advanced Degree Programs (Graduate School) Course Offerings Master of Sacred Theology (STM)...... 41 First Professional Program...... 61 Doctor of Theology (ThD)...... 42 Graduate School...... 82 Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)...... 43 Faculty...... 85 General Studies...... 45 Administration and Governance...... 95 Non-Matriculant Study...... 45 Register of Students...... 99 Auditors...... 45 Academic Policies and Procedures...... 45 Index ...... 107 (Graduate School)

The Catalog / 2006–2008 THE CALENDAR FOR 2006–2007 The 143rd Year PROLOG August 19–20 Sat–Sun Residence Hall opens for studio residents 21–9/1 Mon–Fri Prolog 28–9/1 Mon–Fri ThD Orientation FALL SEMESTER September 5 Tuesday Opening Convocation 6 Wednesday Begin Fall Semester classes 13 Wednesday Fall Registration Change (Drop/Add) Deadline October 16–20 Mon–Fri Graduate Intensive Session 16–21 Mon–Sat Fall Reading Period (no regular classes through 10/22) 24 Tuesday Midpoint of Fall Semester (withdrawal deadline) November 19–26 Sun–Sun Thanksgiving vacation December 3 Sunday Advent Vespers 8 Friday Registration deadline for Jan/Spring, all programs (tentative) 12 Tuesday Last day of Fall Semester classes 13–21 Wed–Thurs Fall Reading/Examination Period 21 Thursday End of Fall Semester 22 Thursday Christmas Vacation (through 1/2) JANUARY TERM January 3 Wednesday January Term classes begin 8–11 Mon–Thur DMin Collegial Seminar 15 Monday Martin Luther King Day (no first professional classes) 15–19 Mon–Fri 5-Day Graduate Intensive Session 1 16 Tuesday Deadline for ThD applications for 2005-06 admission 22–26 Mon–Fri 5-Day Graduate Intensive Session 2 29–2/2 Mon–Fri 5-Day Graduate Intensive Session 3 February 1 Thursday STM Thesis/DMin Project Deadline 2 Friday End of January Term 3 Saturday First Professional Workshops SPRING SEMESTER February 5 Monday Spring Semester classes begin 12 Monday Spring Registration Change (Drop/Add) Deadline 16 Friday First Professional Workshops (classes postponed to 5/14, if needed) 27 Tuesday Hein-Fry Lectures (classes postponed to 5/15; student attendance at lectures expected) March 12–16 Mon–Fri Preaching with Power (tentative) 5-Day Graduate Intensive Session 12–18 Mon–Sun Spring Reading Period (no full-semester classes) 24 Saturday Midpoint of Spring Semester (withdrawal deadline) April 4–10 Wed–Tues Easter Break May 11 Friday Registration Deadline for Summer, all programs (tentative) Registration Deadline for Fall, MDiv/MAR/Spcl (tentative) 12 Saturday End Spring Semester classes 14–16 Mon–Wed Make-up days for Spring classes, as needed 17–22 Thur–Tues Spring Reading/Examination Period 20 Sunday Commencement 22 Tuesday End of Spring Semester SUMMER TERM June 4 Monday Begin MDiv/MAR Summer Session* 4–8 Mon–Fri 5-Day Graduate Intensive Session 1 11–15 Mon–Fri 5-Day Graduate Intensive Session 2 18–20 Mon–Wed DMin Colloquium I 21–22 Thur–Fri DMin Colloquium II 25–29 Mon–Fri 5-Day Graduate Intensive Session 3 29 Friday End MDiv/MAR Summer Session (approx.)

The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia The Calendar 2006-2007, 2007-2008 2006-2007, Calendar The

THE CALENDAR FOR 2007–2008 The 144th Year AUGUST (dates tentative) August 18–19 Sat–Sun Residence Hall opens for studio residents 20–31 Mon–Fri Prolog 27–31 Mon–Fri ThD Orientation FALL SEMESTER September 4 Tuesday Opening Convocation; Evening classes begin 5 Wednesday Begin daytime Fall Semester classes 12 Wednesday Fall Registration Change (Drop/Add) Deadline October 15–19 Mon–Fri Begin 5-Day Graduate Intensive Session 15–20 Mon–Sat Fall Reading/Prep Break (no regular classes through 10/21) 23 Tuesday Midpoint of Fall Semester (withdrawal deadline) November 18–25 Sun–Sun Thanksgiving Vacation 26 Monday Resume classes December 2 Sunday Advent Vespers (tentative) 7 Friday Registration Deadline for Jan/Spring, all programs (tentative) 11 Tuesday End Semester classes 12–14 Wed–Fri Make-up Days for Fall Classes (as needed) 17–21 Mon–Fri Reading/Examination Period 21 Friday End of Fall Semester 22 Saturday Christmas Vacation (through 1/2) JANUARY TERM January 2 Wednesday Begin January Term 7–11 Mon–Fri 5-Day Graduate Intensive Session 1 14–17 Mon–Thurs DMin Collegial Seminar 14 Monday Martin Luther King Day (no first professional classes) 15 Tuesday Deadline for ThD applications for 2007-08 admission 21–25 Mon–Fri 5-Day Graduate Intensive Session 2 28–2/1 Mon–Fri 5-Day Graduate Intensive Session 3 February 1 Friday STM Thesis/DMin Project Deadline End of January Term 2 Saturday First Professional Workshops SPRING SEMESTER February 4 Monday Begin Spring Semester classes 11 Monday Spring Registration Change (Drop/Add) Deadline 15 Friday First Professional Workshops (classes may be postponed to 5/12) 19 Tuesday Hein-Fry Lectures (tentative) (classes postponed to week of 5/12; student attendance at lectures expected) March 10–14 Mon–Fri Preaching with Power (tentative) (evening classes may be postponed to week of 5/12) 15 Saturday Midpoint of Spring Semester 19–25 Wed–Tues Easter Vacation April 13–20 Sun–Sun Spring Reading/Prep Break (no regular classes) 14–18 Mon–Fri 5-Day Graduate Intensive Session May 9 Friday Registration Deadline for Summer, all programs (tentative) Registration Deadline for Fall, MDiv/MAR/Spcl (tentative) 10 Saturday End Spring Semester classes 12–14 Mon–Wed Make-up Days for Spring Classes (as needed) 15–20 Thur–Tues Spring Reading/Examination Period 18 Sunday Commencement 20 Tuesday End of Spring Semester SUMMER TERM June 2 Monday Begin MDiv/MAR June Session 2–6 Mon–Fri 5-Day Graduate Intensive Session 1 9–13 Mon–Fri 5-Day Graduate Intensive Session 2 16–20 Mon–Fri DMin Colloquia 23–27 Mon–Fri 5-Day Graduate Intensive Session 3 27 Friday End MDiv/MAR June Session

The Catalog / 2006–2008 The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America is furnished with eight theological seminaries, each one fully accredited and staffed by professors trained in major universities and experienced in the faith and practice of the church. The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia is one of these schools and shares in the Lutheran tradition of rigorous preparation for leadership in the mission of the church. Since it is not good for Christians of different traditions to be ignorant of one another, we welcome and include students who are not Lutherans, and we do share in programs that include area seminaries and universities. Because we live in a world grown small, we provide Philip D. W. Krey immersion experiences abroad and regularly bring President of the Seminary some of the world’s leading scholars for on-campus lectures. Thus at the core we are a Lutheran school that is thoroughly ecumenical, missional, urban, and inclusive. We provide an urban setting that is a destination site with attractive shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions. The campus has modern buildings, including a new residence hall and a newly renovated chapel surrounded by lovely gardens and groves. A state-of-the-art learning center and student center, designed by brilliant Philadelphia architect George Yu, opened in 2005. The seminary’s community is rich with people of different races, ethnicities, ages, and cultural backgrounds who together embrace both the hard questions of contemporary culture and the promise of the Gospel, and together learn to identify the bridges between the two. The school serves as a public leader in the community and also a place for quiet retreat, scholarship, and meditation. Moreover, we attend to regular worship in Word and Sacrament for our strengthening. We do not expect classroom competence alone. We do expect, and welcome, students who are alive to God’s presence in Jesus Christ, who long for opportunities to grow in understanding, and who have the courage which all learning and mission requires. We hope that the pages that follow will provide you with an overview of what we are and do. Better still, we hope that you will come to the campus so that we may respond to your questions and become acquainted with you. Welcome.

The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia HISTORY The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia (LTSP) is one of eight seminaries of the Introduction Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. LTSP is proud of the Lutheran confessional tradition that inspired its founding in 1864 by the Ministerium of Pennsylvania, the oldest Lutheran synod in America. Its first classes were held in facilities on North Ninth Street in Philadelphia. In 1872 the Ministerium of New York joined in support of the seminary by endowing a professorship and receiving representation on the Board of Trustees. In 1889 the seminary was relocated northwest to the Mt. Airy section of Philadelphia, a section of the city nationally regarded today for its rich history of multicultural diversity and cooperation. The 14- acre campus has historic importance as well. The first shots of the American Revolution’s Battle of Germantown were fired on land that later became its campus. The Refectory, where thousands of seminarians have enjoyed meals and conversation, dates to 1792. The Hagan Administration Center incorporates the mansion from the former Gowen estate, owned by the family that operated the Reading Railroad. Four buildings on the campus were designed by Reading Railroad architect Frank Furness, one of Philadelphia’s most famous architects. in the urban context. The first UTI students began In 1903 the Board reorganized to include their studies in 1980. Today many UTI graduates representatives of what was then known as the hold outstanding leadership roles in various Pittsburgh Synod and the Synod of New York and denominations and are actively involved in their New England. In 1950, the Synod of New Jersey was communities, and the UTI continues to sponsor formed, and its representatives also began serving the annual Preaching with Power series, featuring on the Board. sermons in actual congregational settings by Since the formation of the Lutheran Church renowned African American preachers of the United in America (LCA) in 1962 and subsequently of the States. Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Thus, while strongly rooted in the confessional in 1988, the seminary has been administered by a Lutheran tradition of its origin, LTSP has Board of Trustees elected by those synods assigned established a record of distinguished service to a to it by the Church as supporting synods with variety of other traditions that form the pluralistic additional Trustees elected by the Church Council of texture of the northeastern United States. Students the ELCA. from more than 40 denominational backgrounds An important moment in the development of have studied here. The seminary enjoys United LTSP occurred in 1979, when the LTSP Board of Methodist certification and prepares diaconal Directors authorized the establishment of the Urban students for the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania. Theological Institute (UTI) as a program of the It offers Black Church, Latino, multicultural, and seminary. The vision for the UTI originated with the metropolitan/urban concentrations in recognition Revs. Randolph L. Jones and Andrew H. Willis, who of its context and of today’s evolving ministry needs. dreamed of a program with full academic integrity The Advanced Degree program offers professional that would provide a theological degree through leaders continuing education toward the Doctor of classes in the evenings and on Saturdays. Intended Ministry, Master of Sacred Theology, and Doctor of particularly for students from African American Theology degrees. churches and worship traditions, the degree Having graduated nearly 4,000 church leaders, program was designed with a focus on ministry the seminary is now in the midst of an ambitious

The Catalog / 2006–2008 campus renewal initiative. The state-of-the-art This seminary, a community centered in the Brossman Learning Center opened in Fall 2005 gospel, assists persons and quickly became the new hub of the campus, • To understand more fully the triune God housing Enrollment Services offices and a number revealed in Jesus Christ; of learning resource centers, as well as high- tech classrooms, seminar and study rooms, a • To grow in the trust of God within the Christian great hall, mail center, and common rooms. The community by the power of the Holy Spirit; and Schaeffer-Ashmead Chapel has been renovated • To articulate the content of the faith and to to accommodate more varied worship styles. The witness to the gospel in word and deed. Wiedemann Center, dedicated in 1998, provides contemporary housing for seminarians and their A Summary of the Vision* families and accommodates the Augsburg Fortress A diverse, academically rigorous, worshiping bookstore and a fitness center. community that forms leaders for public ministry in The seminary also sees several new initiatives as a distinctive metropolitan and multicultural context part of its mission to prepare leaders for the Church Centered in the Gospel of the crucified and risen in the new century. They include its Theological Christ, Education with Youth (TEY) outreach, funded by the Lilly Endowment Inc., which encourages high school Firmly committed to Scripture and the Lutheran youth to fall in love with theology by taking part Confessions in a Summer Theological Academy or by studying With an intentional openness to theological as part of a Counselors-in-Training program. The education that is inter-confessional, inclusive, and Faith and Life Institute provides lifelong learning cross-cultural opportunities to both laypersons and rostered • A theological school with a commitment leaders, including events both on and off-campus, to mission, rooted in and responsive to a on-line education, and reproducible study guides distinctive metropolitan and multicultural context, nurturing learners and forming faithful MISSION STATEMENT and skilled leaders who will commit their The Lutheran Theological Seminary at lives to the evangelical mission of the Church Philadelphia, a school of the Evangelical Lutheran through biblical, confessional, and liturgical Church in America, is committed to preparing renewal of congregations and social justice ordained and lay ministers of the Word as leaders • A leadership center for the Church, particularly for the mission of the Church in the world. in the Eastern United States, identifying and addressing emerging congregational and community needs while reaching out to equip and invigorate the Church’s lay and rostered leaders • Committed to growth, having begun with a renewed campus that already includes modern student housing, a renovated chapel, and a technologically enhanced Learning Center with outstanding Student Commons areas, and expanding the number and variety of course offerings and the days and times courses are taught to assist in growing the student body in the first professional, advanced level and ThD programs and educational programs of faith and life. • Forging strong connections with the synods, colleges, camps, social ministry organizations, congregations, and leaders of Region 7 of the ELCA, the seminaries of the Eastern Cluster of Lutheran Seminaries in particular and the other seminaries of the ELCA, ecumenical providers

The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia of theological education in the northeastern United States and the local religious community

of Philadelphia. Introduction • Moving forward with confidence, not in our own abilities but in the power of Christ to sustain us, renewed by the Spirit with a sense of mission for service through the Church while we await the final blessing of God’s new day.

*The Vision Document of 1995 and any summary of it serves as a commentary on the Mission Statement.

AFFILIATION The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia is one of eight seminaries affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), a denomination with about 10,500 congregations in the United States and nearly 5 million baptized members. The seminary is specifically related to the synods of ELCA Region 7 and relates also to Regions 8 and 9 through its participation in the Eastern Cluster of Lutheran Seminaries. The Eastern Cluster, formed in 1995, is a cooperative theological venture of LTSP, the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg, PA, and Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, Columbia, SC. The partnership seeks to share resources and utilize the strengths of each institution to enhance the opportunities for theological education for the students of all three seminaries. LTSP students are encouraged to consider spending some time in courses offered by the other Cluster seminaries.

ACCREDITATION The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia is fully accredited by the Association of Theological Schools, 10 Summit Park Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1103, the major accrediting agency of theological seminaries in the United States and Canada. It is also fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market St., Philadephia, PA 19104-2680.

The Catalog / 2006–2008 STUDENTS AT THE LUTHERAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY AT PHILADELPHIA

Enrollment in 2004-05 Students’ Religious Affiliation in 2004-05 Master of Divinity 204 1st-Prof Grad Master of Arts in Religion 31 African Methodist Episcopal-Zion 1 0 Master of Sacred Theology 62 African Methodist Episcopal 28 3 Doctor of Ministry 113 American Baptist Churches USA 16 2 Special Students 10 Anglican Church of Kenya 0 1 Affiliated Students 25 Non-Matriculated Students 41 Assemblies of God 0 2 Total 486* Christian and Missionary Alliance 0 2 *Students who begin graduate study concurrently with Church of God (Anderson, IN) 2 0 a first professional degree program and those who Church of God in Christ 5 1 begin a second advanced level degree concurrently Church of South India 1 2 with the first are listed for only one program each, the Church of the Nazarene 0 2 earlier in sequence. Disciples of Christ 1 0 10 Gender Evangelical Lutheran Church in America 174 128 Female 231 Independent/Other Baptist 6 2 Male 255 Independent Methodist 1 0 Ethnicity Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod 0 4 African American 118 National Baptist Convention 0 1 Asian 4 North American Baptist Convention 1 0 Hispanic/Latino 13 Nondenominational/Other/Unknown 8 4 International 11 Other Lutheran 0 2 White 334 Other Presbyterian 0 3 Unknown 6 Pentecostal 2 0 Enrollment in 2005-06 Presbyterian Church (USA) 5 4 Master of Divinity 177 Progressive National Baptist 3 0 Master of Arts in Religion 38 Rabbinical Assembly 0 1 Master of Sacred Theology 69 Reformed Episcopal 0 1 Doctor of Ministry 108 Roman Catholic 2 7 Doctor of Theology 3 Seventh Day Adventist 0 1 Special Students 15 Syrian Orthodox 0 1 Affiliated Students 22 The Episcopal Church 22 9 Non-Matriculated Students 53 United Church of Christ 5 1 Total 485* United Methodist Church 9 11 *Students who begin graduate study concurrently with a first professional degree program and those who Total 291 195 begin a second advanced level degree concurrently with the first are listed for only one program each, the Students’ Religious Affiliation in 2005-06 earlier in sequence. 1st-Prof Grad Gender African Methodist Episcopal - Zion 0 1 Female 227 African Methodist Episcopal 20 3 Male 258 American Baptist Churches USA 10 2 Ethnicity Anglican Church of Kenya 0 1 African American 96 Assemblies of God 0 1 Asian 4 Christian and Missionary Alliance 0 1 Hispanic/Latino 13 Church of God in Christ 6 1 International 13 Church of South India 1 1 White 352 Church of the Nazarene 0 2 Unknown 7 Cooperative Baptist Fellowship 0 1 Disciples of Christ 1 0 Additional information on the 2005-2006 student Eastern Orthodox 0 1 roster may be found on pages . Evangelical Lutheran Church in America 183 139

The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia Total United Methodist Church United Church of Christ The Episcopal Church Seventh-Day Adventist Roman Catholic Reformed Episcopal Rabbinical Assembly Progressive National Baptist Presbyterian Church (USA) Pentecostal Other Presbyterian Other Lutheran Nondenominational/Other National Baptist Convention Missionary Baptist Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod Independent/Other Baptist

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The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia January of the year in which they hope to begin in their applications for admission no later than mid- months in advance. ThD applicants must complete should begin the application process three to six applicants who intend to be part-time students aid considerations. Advanced level (STM and DMin) enrollment) receive priority in housing and financial applications are complete by April 15 (for Fall financial aid and campus housing. Those whose advisable in order to establish eligibility for throughout the year, but early decisions are receives and makes decisions on applications expected entrance. The Admissions Committee be made three to nine months in advance of one’s degree programs (MDiv and MAR degrees) should in chapel, classes, and community life. prospective students to visit campus and participate student life. The seminary encourages and invites all attributes of LTSP and the Philadelphia area, and application process, degree programs, the particular prospective students with information regarding the baccalaureate level, offering the following degrees: Philadelphia is a professional school at the post- ADMISSION PROCEDURES A DMI • • • • •

The The The The The hold an MDiv or equivalent degree. preparation of a dissertation. The student must followed by comprehensive examinations and requires two years of full-time residency at LTSP, hours of study. equivalent degree involving at least 90 semester year period. The student must hold an MDiv or and professional ministry over at least a three- the student to engage in both academic study semester hours of study. MDiv or equivalent degree involving at least 60 time study and requires that the student hold an can be completed in one to two years of full- or equivalent degree. and requires that the student hold a bachelor’s requires two years of full-time academic study equivalent degree. requires that the student hold a bachelor’s or any additional ecclesiastical requirements. It three years of full-time academic study, plus Application for admission to first professional The admissions office is available to assist The Lutheran Theological Seminary at SS Doctor of Theology (ThD) Degree Doctor of Ministry (DMin) Degree Master of Master of Master of Divinity (MDiv) Degree I ONS

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requires expects for a complete application: the following general materials must be submitted of each program. For all degree programs, however, program are listed separately within the description internship is required). semesters of academic work prior to internship (if Such MDiv students should plan on at least five to schedule needed courses in subsequent terms. Bible sequence and thus may find it more difficult the Spring Semester are unable to take the required August. Students who enter during January Term or to enter in the August Term, which begins in mid- it advisable for full-time first professional students the Fall. • • • • • •

Admission standards for each academic The academic program of the seminary makes A $35 nonrefundable application fee Application form. This may be obtained from Applicants whose first language is other than Official transcripts of prior academic work sent An essay addressing the areas described in the References as described in the particular completed on-line the seminary’s Web site (www.Ltsp.edu), or the Admissions Office, downloaded from Testing information is available at the following based test). LTSP’s institution code is 2371. computer-based test, 88 to 92 on the Internet- 583 on the paper-based test (232 to 237 on the expected to achieve minimum scores of 570 to the Internet-based test). ThD applicants are to 232 on the computer-based test, 80 to 89 on least 550 to 570 on the paper-based test (213 ThD) applicants should achieve scores of at professional applicants. Advanced level (non- the Internet-based test) is expected for first 523 (193 on the computer-based test, 70 on will not be accepted. A minimum score of Educational Testing Service; photocopies Test results must be sent directly from the from within two years of the application. of English as a Foreign Language) results English are expected to submit TOEFL (Test transcript. the degree and submission of an official final is subject to review following completion of of their programs in progress; any admission received their degrees may submit transcripts undergraduate applicants who have not yet third-party copies are not acceptable. Current Admissions Office. Student copies and other directly from the issuing institution to the application instructions application form instructions The Catalog / Catalog The 2006–2008

dmissions & & dmissions A inancial inancial F id A Section Title address: Admissions TOEFL/TSE Services • A letter of endorsement or recommendation P. O. Box 6151 from the head of the applicant’s home church, Princeton, NJ 08541-6151 from a competent ecclesiastical authority, or USA from a religious institution Web address: www.toefl.org • Certification of the applicant’s ability to meet LTSP reserves the right to require additional the financial costs of round-trip travel, tuition, credentials in any particular case, including an housing, and personal expenses. Student interview, and to solicit information from anyone in visas cannot by US federal law be approved a position to evaluate an applicant’s qualifications. without guarantee of ability to pay all costs. The seminary may refuse admission to any applicant LTSP normally does not provide scholarships for any justifiable reason. to international students, except as noted below. While “firmly committed to Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions,” LTSP is intentionally open • Scores for the Test of English as a Foreign to “theological education that is inter-confessional, Language (TOEFL). Information is available inclusive, and cross-cultural.” The students at LTSP at www.toefl.org. 14 thus represent a wide range of Christian traditions. • For advanced level students, scores for the ADVANCE DEPOSIT Test of Written English (TWE) in addition to TOEFL, along with a letter from a professor or Each student who is offered admission for study other qualified person certifying the student’s at the seminary is required to submit a signed letter ability to read technical material in English of commitment, along with a $100 advance deposit, and to write in English at a level suited to no later than April 15 preceding a fall admission, advanced level study. or within 30 days of receiving notice of admission if after April 15. The deposit is applicable toward • Checks submitted in payment of application total student expenses but is not refundable if the fees and deposits must be payable in US student withdraws or fails to register. While the dollars, drawn on a US bank, with the bank’s student should submit applications for housing or computer code located in the lower left corner financial aid and registrations for classes according of the check. Checks not meeting these to the deadlines for those materials, his/her requirements will be returned, which may application or registration will not be considered delay admission. complete until the student has submitted both the • International students are responsible for letter of commitment and the advance deposit. payment of the SEVIS (Student and Exchange A student admitted to affiliated status (see Visitor Information System) fee upon Affiliation, page 39) will be billed for the Affiliation application for an F-1 visa. Fee and must pay by the stated deadline. If the Applicants should note that the seminary student is subsequently admitted to a degree does not generally provide financial assistance program, he/she will be required to submit a new to international students other than those letter of commitment and the $100 advance deposit. officially sponsored by their churches through the INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Scholarship Program of the ELCA/Lutheran World Federation/World Council of Churches. International LTSP is authorized by the US Department of students must seek other means of support. Homeland Security to issue visa applications for non-immigrant international students who have International students on F-1 visas need to be been admitted to the seminary. Normally, such enrolled full-time in the Fall and Spring semesters, students are admitted to the MAR program or to according to US government policies. advanced level (STM, DMin, ThD) programs. A TRANSFER STUDENTS limited number may be admitted for a year of study A student wishing to transfer from another ATS- as special (non-degree) students. accredited seminary must file an application for Applicants must meet the general requirements admission, submit an official transcript of seminary specified for admission to the degree but work completed, and present a letter of honorable additionally must meet the following requirements dismissal from the dean or president of the school in order to receive a visa application: he/she is currently attending. ELCA students • Submission of an international student are also directed to provide evidence of current application, available from the Office of candidacy status.

The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia the prudent fiscal management of the institution. fees or financial procedures as may be required for to make adjustments without notice to any of its through June 2007. The seminary reserves the right individual student. according to the specific form of study for an categories. Admission requirements may vary to this topic for a description of these distinctive “LUTHERAN YEAR” AFFILIATED STUDENTS OF THE ELCA AND (advanced degrees). credits on page 37 (first professional) or page 46 accepted in transfer. See the rules governing transfer should not expect that all prior coursework will be at LTSP in order to qualify for a degree, and students TUITI Other Fees Doctoral Level Advanced Level First Professional Late audit registration fee Senior Citizen reduced audit fee Audit fee (per course) Seminary Services fee, non-admitted students Late course cancellation fee (per course) Late registration fee Application fee Seminary Services fee (per semester) Continuation fee (per year after second year) Audit tuition per course Tuition per course (non-matriculants) Tuition per year (full-time students) Seminary Services fee (per semester) Student Body dues (per semester) Graduation fee (certificate) Graduation fee (MDiv, MAR) Internship fee Test-out fee Tuition per course unit Seminary Services fee (per semester) Graduation fee (certificate) Graduation fee (STM, DMin) DMin Colloquia fees: Colloquium II DMin Colloquia fees: Colloquium I STM thesis/DMin project fees Grad School Program Extension Grad School Program Continuation ELCA tuition after scholarship Tuition per course unit Fees listed are for the 2006-2007 academic year, See the special section (page 39) dedicated At least one full year must be spent in residence ON

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75 50 20 35 50 75 50 20 15 50 registration. Payments may be by check (payable to required to pay all tuition and fees at the time of who have not been admitted to the seminary are PAYMENT OF FEES NOTES Health insurance Board Plan Housing 5 4 3 2 1 Rents shown do not include a 5% utility surcharge. Food plan, Individual/single students living in campus housing do so with the Individual student health insurance. The coverage and fee are Fee applies to those students who have been previously placed Vehicle registration is required to facilitate campus security Commuter “crash” rooms Apartment monthly rents Studio (comprehensive room/board fee) Rush transcript Guest studios Collection agency fee Returned check fee Payment Plan application fee Vehicle Registration Fee (per semester) Late Affiliation fee Affiliation fee (one-time) Transcript fee ability to opt back into the plan should his/her group coverage end. insurance for all students and also ensures the paying student’s spouse). This community access fee helps to ensure access to health student who is covered under another group coverage plan (e.g., via interns, except that, for a fee of $250, a waiver can be granted to a than half-time (for more than 2.5 units in any semester), including mandatory at all ELCA seminaries for all students enrolled more unfurnished but include refrigerator and range. if applicable, is also in addition to rent shown. Apartments are assessed, it is not optional and cannot be waived for any reason. in the on-campus food service. While the board plan is separately understanding that their lease or contract requires participation reapplied for admission. in collection and who, having satisfied their indebtedness, have space is available but does not guarantee a parking space. procedures. Registration confers the right to park on campus when Students taking courses for credit or audit : Three bedrooms Two bedrooms One bedroom Out-of-program Children Spouse Waiver of coverage Basic mandatory student coverage Bagger Perimeter (average) Bagger Perimeter (average) Bagger Perimeter (average) (required for students living singly in 2.5 units/semester) apartments) (optional) (optional, total for any number) (per person per night)

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inancial inancial F id A Section Title “LTSP”) or by credit card (Visa/Mastercard), either of withdrawal. The seminary is not responsible in person or by completing a Credit Card Charge for refunds if a student fails to give timely written Authorization form. notice to the Dean. Students admitted to a degree or certificate Student Body dues, Seminary Services fees, and program are encouraged to pay tuition and other other non-tuition fees are not refundable after the fees at the time of registration or as soon as semester has begun. possible following registration. Since the Business Federal Refund Policy Office cannot issue statements until after the late registration (drop/add) deadline for each term, For Stafford Loan borrowers who withdraw from students are expected to calculate what they will all classes, a federally mandated schedule applies owe according to the official fee schedule. for the return of loan funds: Percent completed School retains Student’s charges adjusted by All charges and fees are due and payable 0% 0% 100% upon receipt of the statement from the Business 1%--10% 10% 90% Office. However, the seminary permits matriculated 11%--20% 20% 80% students to make voluntary installment payments 21%--30% 30% 70% without interest or penalties until approximately 31%--40% 40% 60% one month prior to the end of each semester (the 16 41%--50% 50% 50% “accounts penalty date”). After the penalty date, 51%--59% 60% 40% the Business Office will assess a penalty of ten percent of any remaining balance. A complete For students who withdraw/terminate after billing calendar with details on payment plans completing at least 60% of the enrollment period, and penalties is provided in the annual Student there will be no refund of tuition. Room and Handbook. board fees will be refunded as follows: For students interested in calculating and 51%--60% 60% 40% making payments over the course of the entire year, 61%--70% 70% 30% the seminary can arrange a monthly payment plan. 71%--80% 80% 20% Information concerning this option is available from 81%--90% 90% 10% the Business Office. 91%--100% 100% 0% If a student is eligible for a refund due to Title Failure to pay one’s account in full by the end of IV programs, refunds will be distributed in the a semester results in the student’s being unable to following order: register for subsequent terms and the withholding 1. Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan of grade reports, transcripts, and diploma. The 2. Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan student is responsible to clear his/her account with 3. Other federal, state, private, or institutional the Business Office and then to request from the grant assistance Registrar’s Office any withheld documents. 4. The student Student accounts are maintained in the (The amount of refund allocated to FFEL Business Office. All payments and inquiries should programs will be returned to the lender within be directed to the staff of that office (telephone 215- 60 days after the student’s withdrawal.) 248-7311). REFUNDS FINANCIAL AID In cases of withdrawal from classes, withdrawal Tuition and fees charged to students at LTSP from seminary, dismissal, suspension, or leave of represent only a fraction of the total education absence, tuition will be refunded on a prorated costs. The remainder is paid by the Evangelical basis up to the midpoint of the semester or term, Lutheran Church in America and its synods and but there will be no refunds for any reason after the congregations; gifts and bequests from alumni/ae midpoint. The midpoint of each term is specified in and other individuals; income from an endowment the official calendar of the seminary as published in created over the years by Lutheran and other the specific term supplements of The Catalog. donors; and other miscellaneous sources. The effective date for any refund is the date on Every effort is made to provide a quality which the Dean receives formal, written notification theological education while minimizing the cost by the student of his/her withdrawal or on the to students. However, the seminary expects official date of any action taken by the seminary. It students to make every reasonable effort to finance is the student’s responsibility to be aware of various the balance of their educational expenses from withdrawal deadlines and the financial implications

The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia prior calendar year. soon as they have prepared their tax forms for the encouraged to file their FAFSA’s by February 1 or as LTSP’s institution code is G-03292. Applicants are may also be made on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov. available from the Financial Aid Office; application Aid Application. Paper copies of the FAFSA are Aid (FAFSA) and complete an LTSP Financial to file a Free Application for Federal Student seek financial aid. must submit a full application each year that they congregational and synodical assistance). Students student and spouse earnings and savings and available to meet those expenses (including of attendance and the non-seminary resources the difference between the student’s total cost evidence of financial need. “Need” is defined as progress are eligible for financial aid if they show program and demonstrating satisfactory academic ELIGIBILITY AND DEADLINES options are available throughout the year. and consultation concerning financial aid and other possible sources of financial assistance. Information the seminary strives to help students locate all his/her seminary education belongs to the student, employment, and private grants and loans. and judicatories, family members, part-time personal resources, including home congregations LTSP Financial Aid Applications will be reviewed Students seeking financial aid are required All half-time students admitted to a degree While the primary responsibility for financing admission. time studentsis9to11units).Thesecostsdonotincludeexpensesassociatedwith ment in10totalunitsduringtheFall,January, andSpringterms(normalloadforfull- These estimatedcostsareforthenine-monthacademicyearandbasedonenroll Estimated 2006-7FirstProfessionalExpenses(full-timestudents) 4 Includesspouseaddedtopolicy;add$1,988ifincludingchildren(onefeecoversallchildren). 3 Basedonaveragetwo-bedroomrentalrate,plusutilitysurcharge.(Seehousingrates 2 Basedonstudioapartmentaccommodations;includesutilitysurchargeandboardplan. 1 Assumesbothpartnerslivingoncampus,onlyonepartnerattendingschool. above.) TO Books (estimate) Student BodyDues Seminary ServicesFee Insurance single Housing Tuition Standard Expenses AL $12,000 $ 23,865 1,000 2,871 7,654 300 40 the principal from each disbursement of the loan. origination fee of approximately three percent of is $18,500. Lenders are required to deduct an maximum principal available to seminary students student is enrolled at least half-time. The annual government subsidy of interest payments while the above), up to $8,500 annually may also qualify for as determined by the FAFSA application (see deferred. Depending on a student’s financial need at least half-time, repayment of principal can be government. As long as a borrower is enrolled loans are guaranteed against loss by the Federal with relatively favorable interest rates because their lenders, such as banks and insurance companies, loans, or a combination of those resources. scholarships, grants-in-aid, federal work study, which they are eligible. grant funds may nonetheless apply for any loans for application. Students who apply too late to receive consult the Financial Aid Officer when making the following academic year; such students should that seminary grant aid may not be available until seeking mid-year admission should be advised July 1 if grant funds remain available. Students Applications will continue to be accepted until supporting documents, and the completed FAFSA. the LTSP application form, along with any required consideration. A completed application includes and received by April 15 receiving preferential on a rolling basis, with applications completed THE STAFFORD LOAN PROGRAM 2

This program provides loans from private An LTSP financial aid package may consist of $ 26,762 Married $ 12,000 7,441 5,981 1,000 300 40 1 4 3 The Catalog / Catalog The - 2006–2008

inancial inancial F id A Section Title Details are available from the Financial Aid Officer. Scholarships range from $500 to $4,000, are The seminary cautions students about excessive awarded at the discretion of the Financial Aid reliance on loans, which must be repaid shortly Committee, and are not renewable. after graduation at a time when other financial Full-time first professional students who have obligations and starting salary levels often limit completed at least one semester of study become one’s resources. However, Stafford Loans are the eligible for other merit awards. Each year the principal source of funds for meeting any financial Financial Aid Committee or the Dean nominates need remaining after all resources, including other students from among whom the Faculty selects forms of financial aid, have been accounted for. recipients of the following scholarships (there is no GRANTS-IN-AID student application for these awards): • The Ted C. Womer Leadership Award, one More than 70 percent of full-time first award annually with possibility of renewal. professional degree students receive grant Recipients shall demonstrate exceptional assistance from the seminary. Grant awards dedication and commitment to the Church, are based on a combination of the student’s outstanding leadership qualities, and academic demonstrated financial need and his/her student ability. Funded by earnings from an endowment status. established by St. John’s Lutheran Church, 18 Seminary grants are funded from endowment Stamford, CT. earnings and annual gifts restricted to this purpose • The Dr. and Mrs. William Reifsnyder Leadership by their donors. A listing of the endowments and for Mission Endowed Scholarship Fund, one regular annual contributors is printed at the close of award annually to a first-year student with a B+ this Financial Aid section. or better prior academic record and exceptional FEDERAL WORK STUDY leadership potential. • The Roy L. Winters and Sarah Stober Winters The seminary participates in the Federal Work Scholarship, one award annually to a member Study program, a federally subsidized program to of the first-year class. Consideration is given provide qualifying students with jobs of substance, to academic merit, promise for ministry, and either on campus or in the local community. financial need. Eligibility is determined through the regular • The Traci L. Maul Awards, one or more financial aid application process, and students awards annually to a student or students notified of eligibility must then apply and interview who have finished the first year of study and for designated employment positions posted in the who exemplify the qualities of Pastor Maul: Financial Aid Office. Full-time students may not outstanding leadership potential for ministry, work more than 15 hours per week. active contribution to seminary community life, FIRST PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND and academic strength. Funded by earnings AWARDS from an endowment created in memory of the • Philadelphia Scholarships are awarded to Rev. Traci L. Maul, MDiv 1995. incoming first professional students who • The Karl Elser Wurster Memorial Award, one possess outstanding academic credentials, who award annually to a member of the second-year write well, and who demonstrate exceptional class. Consideration is given to academic merit, potential for ministry. These scholarships promise for ministry, and financial need. provide full tuition plus a book allowance and • The Paul J. Hoh Awards, four awards annually required fees, including health insurance for to Lutheran students, two from the second- the individual student. They are renewable for year class and two from the final-year class. up to six semesters with maintenance of a 3.5 Consideration is given to academic merit and cumulative grade-point average. promise for ministry. • John Cole Gulick Memorial Scholarships are • The Atonement, Asbury Park Preaching Award, awarded to incoming students who demonstrate one award annually to a senior student selected exceptional potential for ministry. They provide by a faculty committee for exceptional potential full tuition and are renewable for up to six in the field of Homiletics and Preaching, and semesters with maintenance of a 3.3 cumulative having financial need. grade-point average. • The Dr. LeRoy Aden Scholarship in Pastoral • Presidential Scholarships are awarded to Care, one award annually to a senior student incoming first professional students whose (normally in the MDiv program). The student strong potential for ministry is demonstrated by is to be nominated by the Integrative Area and a record of service to church and/or community. approved by the Faculty as having outstanding

The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia available from the Director of the Graduate Program. scholarships possible. Additional details are Fund makes the following advanced level stipend may be paid. of such instructional responsibility, an additional the Faculty may designate. Depending on the nature invited to do such work of elementary instruction as year of full-time resident study. The holder may be provides a cash stipend and a waiver of tuition for a preference is given to graduates of LTSP. Each award seminaries are eligible for appointment, but in the STM program. Alumni/ae of all Lutheran awarded on nomination by the Faculty for study the Benjamin Sadtler Memorial Scholarship are ADVANCED LEVEL SCHOLARSHIPS that area of study. They include: eligible for a number of scholarships particular to • • • •

Two scholarships, not exceeding $9,000 each, provide tuition support for one year to entering The John Cole Gulick Memorial Scholarship The Anna C. Robertson Scholarship and Black Church (UTI) Concentration students are UTI Merit or Financial Aid Scholarships are The UTI Academic Award is given each Fall UTI Book Awards provide $100 per semester and other designated funds. the Joseph Quinton Jackson scholarship fund made are determined by the funds available in FAFSA forms. The number and value of awards and complete the regular LTSP financial aid and a written request to the Financial Aid Officer interested in these scholarships must submit least two academic units per semester. Students registered in the current academic year for at at least ten academic units, and who are point average of 3.5, who have completed students having a minimum cumulative grade awarded to UTI and Black Church concentration her seminary academic career. student may receive this award only once in his/ completed at least ten total academic units. A cumulative grade point average and who has ministry who has achieved the highest concentration student preparing for ordained to the African-American UTI or Black Church after each semester’s grades have been posted. credited to the accounts of qualifying students previous semester. Awards are automatically a minimum of two academic units in the point average of at least 3.3 and who completed ten academic units with a cumulative grade students who have completed a minimum of to those UTI or Black Church concentration potential in the area of pastoral care. extensions or other special academic consideration are in session. Students are warned that appeals for not work more than 15 hours per week when classes campus as they become known. posts announcements of job opportunities off in certain leadership positions. The seminary also wage is $8.50 per hour, with supplements for those Departments do their own hiring. The prevailing Refectory, the Library, and facilities management. seminary campus, the principal employers being the personnel. Bill and as current active or reserve duty military educational benefits under provisions of the G.I. that year. the process of application and disbursement for prior to each year of enrollment to be clear about guideline. Students should consult their synods though synods vary in their capacity to meet that $1,000 per candidate for seminary student aid, congregations and synods to budget approximately synod. The ELCA Division for Ministry encourages seek support from both the congregation and the candidacy registration process is an opportunity to ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF SUPPORT • •

Tuition aid may be granted to ELCA students Four scholarships, not exceeding $2,000 each, Committee with supporting documentation as period. Application is to the Financial Aid level courses in a Fall-January or Spring-Summer who are registered for at least two advanced MDiv or current LTSP graduate programs and with grade point averages of at least 3.6 in their Semester. the Fall Semester or November 30 for the Spring Applications must be submitted by May 31 for in the LTSP graduate program is at least 3.7. average was at least 3.7 or whose current GPA students whose first professional grade point of full-time study to ELCA advanced level provide tuition support for one semester April 30 of the preceding year. Qualifying students must submit applications by to Latino/a students or students of color. one of the two scholarships is to give preference grade-point averages were at least 3.7. At least full-time ELCA STM students whose MDiv required by the committee. The Faculty expects that full-time students will Part-time employment is available on the Employment The seminary is approved for students receiving Veterans’ and G.I. Benefits For students of the ELCA in particular, the Congregational and Synod Support The Catalog / Catalog The 2006–2008

inancial inancial F id & & id A tudent tudent S ervices S Section Title are not to be made on grounds of employment. STUDENT SERVICES SOURCES OF SEMINARY FINANCIAL AID FUNDS CAMPUS HOUSING Endowments Whenever possible, full-time students, other Charles Freihofer Fund, Samuel Lentz Fund, Andrew than those on internship, are encouraged to take Johnson McCreary Foundation, Clarence E. McElwee Fund, advantage of on-campus housing to facilitate their Norristown Conference Fund, Rahn Foundation, Clara C. Reeb Fund, William Ashmead Schaeffer Fund, The Rev. Charles Jerome faith development within a community setting. and Frances May Shimer Memorial Fund, Coe K. Stough Fund, Seminary accommodations include approximately William L. Stough Fund, S. Frederick Telleen Fund, Charles C. 35 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments Wiebking Fund, Karl Elser Wurster Memorial Fund, St. Paul’s of and 36 studio apartments. Married students and Bayonne Fund, The Rev. and Mrs. Stephen Ruzsa Fund, S. Frank Doherty Fund, Daniel I. Kline Scholarship Fund, C. Stuart Burns single parents have priority in the assignment of III Memorial Fund, The Rev. Mont O. Bowser Loan Fund, Carl apartments; single students and those who are Eduard Poensgen Fund, Alice and Arthur Schoenhals Fund, The “resident commuters” (living alone on campus Rev. Fred K. Vogt Memorial Fund, Roy and Sarah Winters Fund, during the week and returning to a permanent Class of 1962 Fund, Emma and John Young Fund, The Rev. Dr. Heinrich Emil Schneider Memorial Fund, Lutheran Church of resident on the weekend) are generally assigned to the Good Shepherd (Brooklyn, NY) Fund, Kifer Student Loan studios. All students living without family members Fund, W.A.C. Mueller Scholarship Fund, Kathryn C. Nitchkey on campus are required to participate in the Fund, Christ Church (Johnstown, NY) Loan Fund, Grace and 20 Leona Becker Fund, Lawrence S. Engelhard Fund, James and Refectory food services plan as part of their lease or Verna La Pella Fund, Carl John Sutter Fund, Amelia R. Weaver contract. Fund, Ellen D. Zimmermann Fund, Eunice K. Seitz Fund, Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd (Scarsdale, NY) Fund, Housing fees are as shown on page 15. A utility Melenbacker Scholarship Fund, The Rev. Archibald E. Deitz surcharge equal to five percent of rent covers Memorial Fund, Dorothy and Elmer Ortner Memorial Fund, all utilities except telephone. Apartments are Slovak Zion Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity (Phila.) Fund, unfurnished; studios include a kitchenette, bed, Dr. Walter Wagner Fund, Clarence and Katharine Lee Global Scholarship Fund, Lorean K. Robinson Fund, James T. and dresser, desk, and other basic furnishings. Elizabeth H. Powers Fund, Harold and Harriet Clayton Fund, In general, pets, other than aquarium pets Rev. Maxwell Walton Fund, John and Christina Shintay Fund, St. John’s Lutheran Church (Reading, PA) Fund, William E. and and seeing-eye dogs, are not permitted in campus Martha F. Nye Student Aid Fund, Thomas R. and Constance B. housing. However, students coming to campus Mathias Fund, Rev. Gerhard Gotthelf Dietrich Student Aid Fund, with no more than two cats may be permitted to Pauline A. Wilson Fund, Eleanor B. Spencer Fund, The Markel keep them in one of the perimeter apartments Trust, Walker Scholarship, Roth Scholarship, Heim Scholarship, Ken and Roselee Feinour Scholarship, Dr. and Mrs. William by certifying that the cats have been de-clawed, Reifsnyder Leadership for Mission Scholarship Fund, Ted C. spayed/neutered, and vaccinated and by paying a Womer Leadership Award, The Rev. Ralph Steinhauer Student $250 registration fee for each cat. Aid Fund, Joseph and Helen Stankus Student Aid Fund, Joseph and Veronica Vallone Student Aid Fund, Kenneth and Eleanor All students living in campus housing are Smith Scholarship Fund, Annette R. Painter Scholarship Fund, required by Pennsylvania state law to show Richard Palmer Scholarship Fund, Traci Maul ‘95 Scholarship verification that they have received a one-time Fund, Leroy Aden Scholarship in Pastoral Care, Keevill Fund for International Students, Atonement Lutheran Church meningococcal vaccination. Students who choose (Asbury Park, NJ) Preaching Award, Redeemer Lutheran Church not to have such a vaccination are required to (Irvington, NJ) Student Aid Fund, Michael Möller Fund, Michele submit a signed waiver form. Robinson Student Aid Fund, Joseph Q. Jackson UTI Scholarship Fund, The Rev. George and Tupper Bierkoe Scholarship fund, FOOD SERVICES The Rev. Willard and Cleonice Weida Student Aid Fund, Jane Cooper/Upper Dublin (PA) Lutheran Church Fund, Mr. and Mrs. To enhance the sense of community on the John Cole Gulick Memorial Scholarship Fund seminary campus, fourteen meals per week are Other Sources provided in the seminary’s Refectory while classes are in session during the academic year (excluding ELCA Fund for Leaders, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, The Friends of The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Summer Term). Lunch and dinner are served at Philadelphia, Aaron L. Dettra Fund, Frederick C. Mohrfield Trust, prescribed times, beginning with community Epiphany Lutheran Church (Phila.), Prince of Peace Lutheran announcements and with prayer offered by Church (Phila.), Rev. Richard W. Lundin Fund, Chaplain and Mrs. individuals on behalf of the assembly. Food service Thomas J. Richter Fund, Sharon Lutheran Church (Selinsgrove, PA), Naomi Hazell Scholarship Fund, The Kuemmerle Fund and is managed by a professional food service company general support from Epiphany Lutheran Church (Pleasantville, under contract with the seminary. NJ), Clyde H. Kelchner Fund, Yocum Family Perpetual Charitable Trust, Jacob Esser Fund, Daniel Payne Book Fund (UTI), Mosser A board contract that includes all meals is Trust, Möller Student Family Fund, Calvary Lutheran Church mandatory for all students living singly on campus. (West Chester, PA), Matthew and Charles Stewart Scholarship Other students, Faculty, and staff are encouraged to Fund, W. Gordon and Natalie E. Dunning Scholarship Fund eat at the Refectory as well, with meals available by advance ticket purchases at subsidized rates.

The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia year, and rehearsals are held weekly in the chapel Orientation and at various other times during the auditions for section placement are held during community, regardless of musical training. Informal Seminary Musician, is open to all in the seminary THE SEMINARY CHOIR early in each semester. to the Chaplain’s Table for planning is circulated week of chapel leadership and inviting such persons services are open to all interested persons. Philadelphia Chapter of Habitat for Humanity. All chapel are given to Lutheran World Relief and the community coffee following. Offerings made at the Fall and Spring Semesters at 9:30 am, with The Eucharist is celebrated every Wednesday of according to the schedule announced each term. other as bodily signs of Christ.” The rare mercy is that now, for a while, we have each be yours, at the heart of your studies and your life. of God. Be welcome. Let that assembly and mercy this school is also sometimes formed into people proclaimed in word and sacrament in our assembly, community is a school. But by God’s mercy A. Schieren Professor Emeritus of Liturgy: “This WORSHIP C on the third floor of The Brossman Center. seminary students. The computing center is located three computers and a printer for the use of STUDENT COMPUTING CENTER available from the Business Office. the plan are published annually in a plan brochure dependents and for catastrophic illness. Details of optional coverage is available, at additional cost, for on page 15). Coverage is for the student only, but Community Health Access fee of $250 (see Note 5 the seminarian plan coverage by paying an annual covered by another eligible group plan may waive the health insurance fee, except that students the Fall or Spring Semester are required to pay All students registered more than half-time in and approved in a referendum of students in 1992. Vocation and Education Program Unit of the ELCA negotiated by the Board of Pensions and the a Seminarian Group Health Insurance Plan, STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE O The Seminary Choir, directed by Mark Mummert, A schedule assigning students and Faculty to a Chapel services are held Sunday through Friday, According to Dr. Gordon Lathrop, Charles The Information Systems department provides All eight ELCA seminaries participate in MMU N ITY L I FE the seminary community. life together and care for such issues as may arise in Faculty and administration, organize details of their association, the students, in cooperation with the officers and standing committees. Through this an association, the Student Body, with elected THE STUDENT BODY with the choir members. programs during the year, arranged in consultation sings for Commencement in May and a few other Easter Vespers. In addition, the seminary choir and much-loved Advent Vespers in December, and The full choir presents a Hymn Festival, the annual a few other chapel liturgies throughout the year. choir sings regularly at Wednesday Eucharist and a rotating basis. This extension of the seminary are asked to volunteer to sing in a chapel choir on when classes are in session. staff contests. and, occasionally, more formal student vs. faculty/ home to informal basketball and volleyball games following Eucharist. to time. Community coffee takes place each week Fastnacht activities and other events from time Martin Luther Birthday Bash, Christmas caroling, community each Halloween and also sponsors a Body organizes trick-or-treating for children of the to gather for fun and fellowship. The Student opportunity for the members of the community SOCIAL EVENTS regular basis. and talent to meet other community needs on a offerings. Students respond generously with time and support local benevolent causes through chapel community service on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the Interfaith Hospitality Network, provide participate in providing shelter and meals through COMMUNITY SERVICE publications. ministry issues and oversees all student body latter deals with educational, witnessing and social students regarding campus facilities, while the athletic activities, and addresses concerns of oversees worship and devotional life, social and 2) Education, Witness and Service. The former body are 1) Worship and Community Life and ATHLETICS AND PHYSICAL FITNESS The two standing committees of the student First professional students are organized into Those who are available during the weekday The multi-purpose room in Hagan Center is Orientation and Opening Day picnics offer an Each year, members of the LTSP community The Catalog / Catalog The 2006–2008

tudent tudent S ervices SectionS Title An annual flag-football game (the Luther news from the seminary, events, resources, faculty, Bowl) takes place against the Lutheran Theological and admissions information. It may be found at Seminary at Gettysburg and other seminaries as www.Ltsp.edu. well. SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS Other athletic activities occur from time to time These organizations provide support for and as organized by the Worship and Community Life interest in various aspects of student life. An Committee. awareness of the existence and activities of these The fitness room in the Wiedemann Center is groups becomes highly important after graduation open to members of the LTSP community who are if they are to continue their vital work in aiding the 18 or older. The room includes a weight-training total seminary program. machine as well as several stationary bicycles and Seminary Friends treadmills. Successor to the Auxiliary of the Seminary, the SEMINARY PUBLICATIONS Seminary Friends volunteer to share the story of PS the seminary, coordinate special events, and inspire The award-winning PS is published quarterly support of our students, especially with gifts for student financial aid. 22 to keep alumni/ae and friends of the seminary in touch with the life and work of the institution, and The Alumni/ae Association informed as to its ideals and plans. Copies are Since its organization in 1870, the Alumni/ also made available to all on-campus, intern, and ae Association has made many important prospective students. contributions to the life of the seminary. Especially Parish Practice Notebook noteworthy have been the establishment of PPN contains brief articles of interest to pastors endowments for the purchase of books for the in active parish service. It is written and edited library, assistance in underwriting part of the cost by members of the faculty and administration. of several seminary publications, its contribution to It is published periodically and sent free of the seminary’s Leadership Fund, and its conduct of charge to all alumni/ae and to Lutheran clergy an annual Convocation. in the northeastern United States. Copies of this In recent years two subsets of LTSP alumni/ae publication are also provided to all students. have emerged as formal groupings, the Urban The Seminarian Theological Institute Alumni/ae (UTIA) and the Episcopal Alumni/ae, both of which promote the The Seminarian, the student body newspaper, is wellbeing of students in their respective categories. published by students and contains articles written by various members of the seminary community. It serves as a conduit for the flow of information and ideas, seeks to facilitate better communication among the community and provides a place where students and Faculty may clearly articulate their thoughts for community consideration and discussion. Student Handbook The Student Handbook is published annually. It includes important academic and campus life regulations, current information concerning various campus services, and selected policy statements pertinent to student life. The Connection The publication of the seminary’s Alumni/ae Association, The Connection contains information of particular interest to LTSP alums, including information on the annual Convocation. Home Page (Web site) The seminary’s home page contains updated

The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia 3. Academic readiness. While LTSP does not 2. Demonstrated academic ability. Normally, a 1. Bachelor’s degree. A baccalaureate degree the following: non-degree) at the first professional level requires pages 13-15, admission to all programs (degree and ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS PR C PR TH E second language is helpful. think critically and reflectively. Competence in a speak English clearly and correctly as well as to applicants have achieved the ability to write and and the social sciences. It is expected that Greek, communications, the natural sciences, English, history, modern languages, philosophy, in the liberal arts, including such courses as applicants to have attained a broad background preparation, it is generally beneficial to require a particular type of undergraduate take into account is expected. However, admission decisions also above on a 4.0 scale) at the undergraduate level cumulative grade-point average of “B” (2.8 or vote of the Faculty. awarded the MDiv or MAR degree by unanimous a grade point average of at least 3.5, may be successful completion of all requirements with may be admitted as a special student and, upon judicatory and demonstrated academic ability having the support of his/her denominational cases, a student lacking a bachelor’s degree but college or university is required. In extraordinary or its equivalent from a regionally accredited • • • • • • • • • O RTI In addition to the application elements listed on O

E other measures such as Graduate Record performance in career life success in other graduate programs academic letters of reference writing ability performance in coursework most relevant to the standards of the school attended the degree of difficulty of the undergraduate patterns of progress in an applicant’s academic Language, where these become a factor Exams and the Test of English as a Foreign theological studies program history GR

GR F A IR F M IC A S M (MDIV/M O A T PR V T E E RVI / S OFESS P E E W CI AL A I R/ ONAL ) 5. Approval of denomination or judicatory. Unless 4. Ecclesiastical readiness. Applicants are expected complete these requirements for the seminary. entrance processes are exempted from having to completed these background checks for their ELCA candidates for rostered ministry who have 6. Background clearance. Upon admission all first section on ELCA candidacy). committees in the case of ELCA students; see the the student’s denomination (synodical candidacy is the responsibility of appropriate officials of rostered ministry. Approval for rostered ministry does not guarantee ordination or approval for Admission to and/or award of a degree by LTSP all other seminary standards. nonetheless complete degrees so long as they meet Students without ecclesiastical approval may applicants have no intention to pursue ordained the following personal qualifications: to demonstrate through essays and references the student is registered will be voided. or any contextual education experience for which than October 15 of the student’s first semester, checks. Such clearance must be certified no later submit to criminal background and child abuse professional degree students are required to see page 38. information about the ELCA Candidacy process, often take a year or more. For more detailed the process toward getting this decision can than the end of the first semester of studies; their synodical candidacy committees not later need to have a Positive Entrance Decision from applicants for rostered ministry, in particular, to applying for admission to seminary. ELCA agencies appropriate to their traditions prior they are expected to have consulted officers or or rostered lay ministry in their denominations, • • •

A basic acquaintance with the scriptures and Active membership in a Christian A commitment to Christ, an openness and Lutheran faith statements as the catechism. should have a working familiarity with such own tradition. ELCA candidates, for example, statements of belief associated with one’s candidacy policy. least one year, in accordance with the ELCA standing of a Lutheran congregation for at applicant will have been a member in good congregation. It is expected that a Lutheran in interpersonal relationships. Gospel, leadership abilities, and competency of the Church, a life consistent with the willingness to serve in response to the needs The Catalog / Catalog The 2006–2008

irst Professional Program Professional irst Section Title F ENTERING STUDENTS scheduling, complete an MDiv degree in an All students admitted to first professional average of five to six years, an MAR degree in programs are expected to attend the first available less time. Prolog, held annually in August. This two-week Evening/weekend students may find it intensive course for credit offers students an impossible to complete an entire degree within introduction to theological education, multicultural the timeframes they set for themselves. Whenever awareness, and public theology. At the Prolog new possible, MDiv students are encouraged to commit students will meet seminary faculty and personnel, themselves to at least one year of full-time, daytime along with their fellow students, and learn about study. the life of the seminary. An Orientation Fair permits The seminary presumes that full-time students students to inquire into numerous seminary (those who take 4 or more units a semester) will programs through informal conversation. Students not work more than 15-20 hours per week while admitted at mid-year are expected to participate in taking classes and that such students will therefore the Prolog the following August. be able to avail themselves of the full range of Because good writing skills are essential to seminary courses, both weekday and evening/ success in graduate studies and ministry, entering weekend. Students who work full-time and cannot students whose writing skills are judged to need 24 take weekday courses must recognize that courses strengthening will be required to participate in a may not always be available when they want or need non-credit Writing Skills Workshop during their first to take them, and this may lengthen their time of year at seminary. Such judgment may be made on study. the basis of the student’s application essay or upon INDEPENDENT STUDY evaluation of various writing samples submitted by the student during the Prolog. Other students First professional students who have completed are encouraged to take the workshop electively to a minimum of ten units may seek to engage in improve their own writing skills. independent reading and research on topics of particular interest to them, which may include an SPECIAL NEEDS elective course that is not being offered in a term If you have any disability requiring special when the student is in residence. Independent attention, you must submit to the Director studies must be registered in the Fall, Spring or of Student Services documentation of your Summer Terms (subject to instructor availability) disability, along with details on specific needs and are normally limited to one unit per student to be accommodated, at least sixty days prior to per term. Independent study proposals require the matriculation. Requests for accommodations are approval of the LTSP Faculty or of the Dean acting not to be addressed directly to instructors or other on behalf of the Faculty. staff without the guidance of the Director of Student An independent study may normally not be Services. used to satisfy a degree requirement or option FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING requirement without the prior written approval Students have a number of scheduling options of the Dean. If a study is to satisfy a degree for completing their degrees: requirement and the proposed study supervisor does not regularly offer an LTSP course meeting that • Full-time residential students live on campus requirement, the prospectus must also have the and can choose from among all courses offered, approval of the instructor or area responsible for the both weekdays and evenings/weekends, six days requirement. a week. All work for an independent study is to be • Full-time commuters live off-campus but close completed by the last day of the term, or the normal enough to avail themselves of all course options. rules concerning extensions and lateness apply. • Resident commuters live on campus three to Students considering an independent study for four days per week and then return home for a a future term should obtain the independent study long weekend. guidelines and registration form from the registrar’s • Part-time day students take one or more classes office or from the Academics portion of the LTSP each week, commuting from their places of Web site. residence. • Part-time evening/weekend students take courses in the evenings or on Saturdays. Students in this category can, by attentive

The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia 30.5 course units are to include unit is equivalent to three semester hours. These 2. Satisfactory completion of 30.5 course units. One regionally accredited college or university. 1. A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a DEGREE REQUIREMENTS normal duration of four years. program for such students consequently has a second and third academic years. The seminary month internship, usually pursued between the the summer following the first year; and a 9- to 12- Pastoral Education (CPE), normally pursued during additional ecclesiastical requirements: Clinical ELCA student’s seminary program includes two requirements for ordination in the ELCA, the typical student. program extensions upon written request by the although the Faculty at its discretion may grant at LTSP that is applied to the degree program, within ten years from the onset of the first course personal needs. The degree is to be completed according to the student’s academic strength and Advisors may assist students to tailor programs of studies varies considerably for such students. are considered “nontraditional,” and the duration the standard full-time chronological sequence sequence on page 27). Students who cannot follow years of full-time study (see the chronological the MDiv degree program normally requires three THE PROGRAM expected to fulfill. any special academic requirements they may be the seminary and to ensure that they understand met those requirements that precede entrance into other church bodies, both to ensure that they have contact with appropriate officials of their synods or applicants considering ordained ministry make early ecclesiastical expectations. It is important that satisfy both degree requirements and any parallel experience. both academic studies and practical learning and other settings. The degree program includes to prepare for ordained ministry in congregations and many other denominations as the basic degree M AS • Because the MDiv is part of a dual set of For a traditional (full-time, daytime) student Students seeking ordination must be careful to The Master of Divinity degree serves in the ELCA

A minimum of 7.0 units in the Bible and courses in Greek and Hebrew prior to or to complete the required introductory biblical languages. Students are expected T E R OF DIVI N ITY D E GR EE (MDiv) are admitted to advanced standing by transfer MDiv program is permitted only when candidates Residence of less than three academic years in the 5. Minimum residence at LTSP of one year. 4. A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or above. credit requirements: 3. Satisfactory completion of the following non- • • • • • • •

A minimum of 7.0 units in integrative A minimum of 3.0 units in systematic theology, A minimum of 3.0 units in Church history, A minimum of 4.0 units in interdisciplinary/ Eight hours of training in the areas of sexual Participation in anti-racism/multicultural Completion of the ATS Profiles in Ministry, theology, including 1.0 unit of contextual in Christology, and one in ethics. including the foundational course, one course degree programs. course elsewhere for transfer into their LTSP from some traditions may have to take this polity of the student’s own tradition. Students including at least 1.0 unit in the history and language. of exegetical work to an LTSP instructor of that level Bible elective, or by informal submission requirement through an appropriate upper- making arrangements to satisfy the exegetical the language by taking a readings course, by demonstration of exegetical competency in must follow up the language course with a biblical courses. A student who cannot do so concurrently with the related introductory years of entering seminary. a qualified institution or agency within three having completed equivalent training through programs, offered annually, or submit proof of may participate in seminary-provided ethics, boundaries, and wellness. Students seminary. awareness training, as offered annually at the Stage 1, evaluation. experience. half-unit course reflecting on the internship internship are required also to complete a public theology. Students who have completed interfaith courses, and a senior seminar on Formation Groups, global, ecumenical, and integrative courses, including the Prolog, “Contextual Education”, page 27) as determined by their judicatories (see in ELCA candidacy and for other students contextual experience is required for students education. Note that additional non-credit The Catalog / Catalog The 2006–2008

irst Professional Degrees Professional irst Section Title F from other recognized seminaries, or with Faculty The course requirements of the MDiv degree approval of an accelerated program of study for follow in two formats: qualified candidates. Residence is defined as the 1) Courses grouped by academic area and satisfactory completion at this seminary of at least department (below). ten units of required and elective courses. Courses for which credit is earned through test-out do not 2) A chronological sequence of a typical full- count toward the residency requirement. time traditional student on the next page. Degree requirements for the MDiv degree (by area) Course ID Units Biblical Languages (prior to or concurrent with Bible courses) Greek BBG100 or BBG110 1.0 Hebrew BBH100 or BBH110 1.0 Bible Introduction to the Old Testament 1 and 2 (with Hebrew) BOT100 and BOT1011 2.0 Introduction to the New Testament 1 and 2 (with Greek) BNT100 and BNT1011 2.0 Biblical Option (excluding language courses) B_____ 1.0 26 Church History History of Christianity HCH100 1.0 Denominational History and Polity Option2 HCH20_ 1.0 American/World Christianity Option HCH23_ 1.0 Systematic Theology Thinking about God HTH100 1.0 Christology Option HTH20_ or as announced 1.0 Theological Ethics Option HTH25_ or as announced 1.0 Integrative Field Education (see page 27) IFE___ 1.0 Introduction to Christian Assembly 1 ICA100 1.0 Introduction to Christian Assembly 2 ICA101 1.0 Introduction to Christian Education ICE100 1.0 Church in Society ICS100 1.0 Introduction to Pastoral Care IPC100 1.0 Parish Practice/Leadership Option IPP20_ 1.0 Interdisciplinary/Special Global Option As announced 0.5 Ecumenical Option As announced 0.5 Interfaith Option As announced 0.5 Formation Groups SGN110 and SGN111 0.5 [Pastor as Theologian—students w/internship only] IPP500 [0.5]3 Prolog: Theology, Ministry, Contexts SGN100 1.0 Senior Seminar in Public Theology As announced 1.0 Free Electives Remaining Units 6.0 [6.5]3 Non Credit Anti-racism/multicultural awareness training Non-credit 8-hour professional ethics and boundaries training Non-credit Greek and Hebrew exegetical competency1 Non-credit Total Units 30.5 Notes: 1Students who complete Old or New Testament without Hebrew/Greek respectively (BOT110/111 or BNT110/111) must demonstrate exegetical competence following completion of the language requirement, per instruction of the Biblical Area. 2Course is to be in the history and polity of student’s own denomination or tradition. 3Those students who are not required to do internship will complete an additional .5-unit elective rather than Pastor as Theologian.

The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia Internship also take part in students this includes participate in contextual education. For most MDiv life, off-campus ministry situation, MDiv students CONTEXTUAL EDUCATION year scheduleofcourseofferingswhenplanningtheir programs. Terms inwhich particularcoursesareofferedm 3 2 1 Core coursesareprintedin [Standard coursesequencefortraditionalstudents. Degree requirementsfortheMDivdegree(bychronology) Thosestudentswhoarenotrequiredtodointernship willcompleteanadditional.5-unitelectiverather ClinicalPastoralEducationandInternshiparenot requirementsforthedegree,buttheyareecclesiastical StudentsmayelecttobeginwitheitherHebrew/Old Testament orGreek/NewTestament, reservingthe than PastorasTheologian. requirements oftheELCAandsomeotherdenominations. remaining biblicalsequenceforthesecondyearof study. student to student. ed to meet distinctive calendar or personnel needs.) The sequence of nontraditional students will vary from With the goal of “hands-on” training in a real- Elective (1) Elective (1) Elective (1) Elective (1) [Pastor asTheologian(.5)3] Field Education1a Thinking aboutGod History ofChristianity Old orNewTestament Hebrew orGreek Formation Group1 Field Education2a Christian Assembly2 Christian Education Old orNewTestament 1 Hebrew orGreek . FALL SEMESTER FALL SEMESTER FALL SEMESTER Clinical Pastoral Education ] field education (1) (1) (.25) (.25) (.25) (1) (1) 1 1 (1)

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SECOND (Middler)YEAR(9.5-10units) FOURTH (Senior)YEAR(9.5-10units) ; many will [Clinical PastoralEducation(CPE) FIRST (Junior)YEAR(10.5-11units) above. [Summer Term electiveoption] and/or [THIRD (Internship)YEAR

Interfaith Option Global/Ecumenical/ Interfaith Option Global/Ecumenical/ [Elective (.5)]

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AUGUST TERM JANUARY TERM SUMMER TERM JANUARY TERM JANUARY TERM ay varyinanygivenyear;studentsshouldconsult thefull- Prolog (1) (Note that in any given year the sequence may be adjust model,” in which students visit a number of of field education be experienced via a “rotational normative expectation is that the first two semesters (the first two years of a full-time program). The education assignment for each of four semesters (.5) (.5) (.5) The typical MDiv student undertakes a field Field Education

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Church inSociety Field Education1b Christian Assembly1 Pastoral Care Old orNewTestament 2 Public TheologySeminar Formation Group2 Field Education2b Elective (1) [Denominational Polity(1)] Elective (1) Old orNewTestament 2 Elective (1) Elective (1) Elective (1) SPRING SEMESTER The Catalog / Catalog The (1) (1) (.25) (.25) (.25) (1) 2006–2008 (1) (1) (1) 1 1 -

irst Professional Degrees Professional irst Section Title F different congregations to compare and contrast be feasible. For selected students the Faculty may ministry styles, and that the last two semesters approve a “concurrent” internship, a seminary-based be experienced through placement at a single extension of the final academic year over two years congregational or institutional site. In consultation on a part-time basis, correlated with the internship with the Director of Contextual Education, however, extended over that same period, the total program a student may be permitted to engage in field remaining four years in length. education via placement at a designated site for all The ELCA student planning to do an internship four semesters, or a student with significant prior needs to have received a positive endorsement from parish experience may be able to gain credit for his/her candidacy committee (see ELCA Candidacy, prior experience. The practicum of a site assignment pages 38-39). No student may begin an internship if consists of working a limited number of hours his/her cumulative grade point average is below 2.0. each week in a congregation or agency under the Also, no student may begin an internship if he/she guidance of an approved supervisor. Students has failed to complete satisfactorily all required participate in worship planning, leadership, spiritual courses included in the first and second years of the formation, visitations, and Christian education curriculum. When an “F” or “W” occurs in a required activities. In consultation with the Site Field course in the semester immediately preceding Education Coordinator, students are assigned sites the internship, the Dean in consultation with the 28 most appropriate to their discerned calls. Director of Contextual Education must determine Concurrent with the first year of field education whether the internship is to be terminated, practicum, whether rotational or at a site, is weekly continued, or revised in its nature (e.g. changed participation in a field education ministry reflection to a part-time internship). When an “I” occurs in a group. semester immediately preceding the internship, the Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) deficiency must be removed within six weeks of the conclusion of the semester or the internship will be Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) is an terminated, continued, or revised as in the case of ecclesiastical (not academic) requirement an “F” or “W.” for ordination by the ELCA and some other denominations. Designed to provide an intensive Students from non-Lutheran denominations pastoral care experience coupled with deep seeking internship are treated on an individual reflection and discernment, CPE offers students basis, taking into account any special educational the opportunity to hone their listening and care- needs or other requirements pertaining to the giving skills in critical care facilities under qualified denomination. LTSP’s goal is to provide flexibility in supervision. One quarter (12 weeks) of CPE is length, sequence, and character of the internship for normally taken during the summer between the the non-Lutheran student. first and second academic years. Exceptions to The internship program is served ably each year this schedule (i.e., CPE taken concurrently with an by intern supervisors and leaders of Intern Clusters; academic semester) require judicatory and Faculty these persons supplement the regular faculty in approval for students in ELCA candidacy. training, mentoring, and evaluating candidates for Internship ministry. Intern supervisors for 2005-06 are listed on page 93. Internship is not an academic requirement for the MDiv degree but is an ecclesiastical MDIV CONCENTRATIONS requirement for ordination by the ELCA and some The Black Church (UTI) Concentration other denominations. It places the student under A concentration within the MDiv degree the direct supervision of an experienced pastor/ program to equip persons for ministry in a Black supervisor in a congregation or a Church-related Church context leads to an Urban Theological agency. Intern placements are usually clustered Institute (UTI) Certificate of Black Church Ministry at in order to provide maximum interchange among graduation for those completing the requirements. students and supervisors. Oversight is provided by the Director of the UTI. The traditional internship consists of a nine- Admission to the Concentration to twelve-month ministerial practicum, normally between the second and third academic years of Interested students should indicate their an MDiv program. In consultation with a student’s interest in the concentration on their application for advisor, the Director of Contextual Education, the admission to the seminary or by written notice to Dean, and his/her candidacy committee, however, the registrar no later than January Term of the first a student may determine early in his/her first year year for full-time students or upon completion of 4.0 whether an exception to the normal practice may course units by part-time students.

The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia the Instituto. Spanish language as determined by the Director of students. The sole criterion is proficiency in the upon completion of 4.0 course units by part-time Term of the first year for full-time students or is filed with the registrar no later than January Application for admission to the concentration their programs, preferably in advance of entrance. Director of the Instituto as early as possible in de Teología y Pastoral. Oversight is provided by the Director of the Instituto graduation for those completing the requirements. context leads to a Certificate of Latino Ministry at program to equip persons for ministry in a Latino The • • Requirements of the Concentration Interested students should meet with the Admission to the Concentration A concentration within the MDiv degree • Requirements of the Concentration L

atino Concentration context. context or an internship in a Latino or urban Director, which may include the following: Five course units as follows: Two quarters of field education in a Latino Five course units as negotiated with the c. Three units selected from among b. Either HTH315L, Latin American Theology, a. HTH328L, U.S. Latino/a Theology and f. Other courses as design e. ICA320B, Preaching in Black Church d. ICA150B, Worship in the Black Church c. HTH335B, African American Theology b. HCH232B, African American Church a. One Bible course designated for the Instituto), or one course from among consultation with the Director of the (an independent study proposed in HTH315L, ICA100L, ICA101L, SIS300L the following offerings: HTH209L, (Latino) or HTH209L, Readings in Christology Ministry Director Contexts concentration) requirement for non-ELCA students in (also fulfills Christian Assembly 1 concentration) History requirement for students in History (also fulfills American Religious concentration (suffixed “B”) ated by the concentration are: completing the requirements. The goals of this Metropolitan/Urban Ministry at graduation for those or urban ministry. It leads to a Certificate of who are interested in specializing in metropolitan is for those students within the MDiv program American, Asian or Latino) and/or multicultural multicultural congregational (African/African program to equip persons for ministry in a The Multicultural Ministry/Mission Concentration which normally includes: program to devise an individual learning contract, advisor in the first year of study. Application to the program is filed with the program support of one’s synod (or denomination). grade point average of 3.00 or better and the The Metropolitan/Urban Ministry Concentration Admission to the Concentration • • • The Metropolitan/Urban Ministry concentration A concentration within the MDiv degree Students work with the faculty advisor of the Requirements of the Concentration The criteria for admission include a cumulative • • • • • •

mission. metropolitan/urban vocation; and offers; gifts and challenges for ministry that the city credit course for seniors. ICS520C, Issues in Urban Ministry, a half- (UTI) Concentration (suffixed “B”); and Pastoral (suffixed “L”) or the Black Church offerings of the Instituto de Teología y the program advisor, which may include Two additional courses in consultation with Urban Ministry; Understanding the City; ICS252C, Models of ICS250C, The Church in the City; ICS251C, Any two of the following core courses: One ten-day training event; equivalent), and internship; in field education, CPE (or its community Subsequent metropolitan/urban placements ministry reflection group; model and participation in the attendant First-year field education via the rotation to provide creative and effective models of to teach theological and practical skills for an to introduce students to the wide variety of designated from time to time. any other new courses which might be Concentration (suffixed “C”), or from the offerings of the Metropolitan/Urban The Catalog / Catalog The 2006–2008

irst Professional Degrees Professional irst Section Title F locational context leads to a Certificate of considerably. The degree is to be completed within Multicultural Ministry and Mission at graduation for ten years from the onset of the first course at LTSP those completing the requirements. Oversight is that is applied to the degree program, although provided by the Director of the Multicultural Mission the Faculty at its discretion may grant program Resource Center (MMRC). extensions upon written request by the student. Admission to the Concentration DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Interested students should meet with the 1. A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a Director of the MMRC as early as possible in their regionally accredited college or university. programs, preferably in advance of entrance. 2. Satisfactory completion of 20 course units. One Application for admission to the concentration unit is equivalent to three semester hours. These is filed with the registrar no later than January 20 course units are to include Term of the first year for full-time students or upon completion of 4.0 course units by part-time • A minimum of 4.0 units in the Bible, students. Previous exposure, experience and including Old and New Testament 1 and 2 engagement in a multicultural situation is desirable • A minimum of 2.0 units in Church history, but not mandatory. including at least 1.0 unit in the history and polity of the student’s own tradition 30 Requirements of the Concentration • A minimum of 2.0 units in systematic • Two quarters of field education in a theology, including the foundational course multicultural context or an internship in a and one course in Christology multicultural context; • A minimum of 1.5 units in integrative • ICS323, The Challenge of Race in Church and theology, including a half unit of contextual Society; education and one from among the following: • HCH235, World Christianity or another Christian Assembly 1 and 2, Christian course in mission and cultures; Education, Pastoral Care, and Church • A course in Black, African American, Asian, or Administration Latino Theology; and • A minimum of 3.0 units in interdisciplinary/ • Two additional courses selected in integrative courses, including the Prolog, consultation with the student’s faculty formation groups, one course that is global, advisor and Director of the MMRC. ecumenical, or interfaith in focus, and a senior seminar on public theology ORDINATION AND PLACEMENT • A minimum of 5.0 units constituting a Ordination and placement of MDiv graduates specialization in line with the student’s in the ELCA (as in most other Church bodies) are particular interests and goals (for sample functions reserved to itself by the Church and not specializations, see pages 32-33). Courses functions of the seminary. However, both faculty fulfilling other degree requirements may be and staff are prepared to assist candidates in the used toward the specialization process. The campus also hosts the office of Region With the exception of CPE and internship, the 7 of the ELCA, where there is a deployed ELCA staff same academic/ecclesiastical interrelationships member trained to help ELCA candidates find calls and functions apply in the case of commissioning and secure ordination. or consecration as are described for ordination. 3. Satisfactory completion of the following non- MASTER OF ARTS IN RELIGION DEGREE credit requirements: (MAR) • Completion of the ATS Profiles in Ministry, The Master of Arts in Religion degree is Stage 1, evaluation intended for students seeking a basic understanding of theological disciplines for further graduate study • Participation in the anti-racism/multicultural or general educational purposes. The MAR serves awareness workshop offered annually at the in the ELCA as a basic degree for recognition seminary as diaconal minister (see page 39), associate in • Eight hours of training in the areas of sexual ministry, or deaconess. ethics, boundaries, and wellness. Students THE PROGRAM may participate in seminary-provided programs, offered annually, or submit proof Duration of this program for a full-time student of having completed equivalent training is normally two years. Models of part-time study vary through a qualified institution or agency within three years of entering seminary

The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia 5. Minimum residence at LTSP of one year. 4. A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or above. 3 2 1 tional goals. At leastfivecoursesaretoformanareaofspecialization, accordingtothestudent’s educationalandvoca Notes Free Electives Interdisciplinary/Special Integrative Theology Systematic Theology. Church History Bible Degree RequirementsfortheMasterofArtsinReligion(byarea) IFE160/161 MinistryAction/Reflectionisdefined byacontractnegotiatedamongstudent,contextualeduca May includeICA100,ICA101,ICE100,IPC100,orIPP201. Course istobeinthehistoryandpolityofstudent’s owndenominationortradition. cians—IFE170/270—or traditional FieldEducation—IFE100/101or110/111 andIFE200/201.) program. (Asappropriate toaspecificprogram,substitutemaybeMinistry Action/ReflectionforMusi completed withinthefirst yearofafull-timeprogram,orintwo-yearperiod withinanextendedpart-time of contextualeducationandPracticumwithsupervision anddisciplinedreflection.Normally, itistobe tion office,andasupervisorormentorinthestudent’s proposedministerialcontext.Itisacombination earned through test-out do not count toward the elective courses. Courses for which credit is seminary of at least ten units of required and defined as the satisfactory completion at this from other recognized seminaries. Residence is are admitted to advanced standing by transfer MAR program is permitted only when candidates Residence of less than two academic years in the Prolog: Theology, Ministry, Contexts Integrative Option History ofChristianity Introduction totheOldTestament 1 Senior SeminarinPublicTheology Global orEcumenicalInterfaithOption Formation Groups Ministry Action/Reflection Christology Option Thinking aboutGod Denominational HistoryandPolityOption Introduction totheNewTestament 2 Introduction totheNewTestament 1 Introduction totheOldTestament 2 :

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two formats: 2) A chronological sequence of a typical full- 1)

residency requirement. (The sequence of part-time students of either meet distinctive calendar or personnel needs. given year, the sequence may be adjusted to time student is shown on page 32. In any department (below). Courses grouped by academic area and The requirements of the MAR degree follow in SGN100 I_____ HCH20_ HCH100 BOT100 or110

Course ID as announced as announced SGN210/211 IFE160/161 HTH20_ orasannounced HTH100 BNT101 or111 BNT100 or110 BOT101 or111 2

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irst Professional Degrees Professional irst Section Title F Degree requirements for the Master of Arts in Religion Degree (by chronology) FIRST YEAR AUGUST TERM Prolog (1) FALL SEMESTER (4.25 units) JANUARY TERM SPRING SEMESTER (4.25 units) Old or New Testament 1 (1)1 Elective(s) (1) Old or New Testament 2 (1)1 History of Christianity (1) [Denominational Polity (1)] Thinking about God (1) Elective/Option (1) Elective/Option (1) Elective/Option (1) Ministry Action/Reflection 1 (.25) Ministry Action/Reflection 2 (.25) SECOND YEAR FALL SEMESTER (4.25 units) JANUARY TERM SPRING SEMESTER (4.25 units) Old or New Testament 1 (1)1 Elective(s) (1) Old or New Testament 2 (1)1 32 Formation Group 1 (.25) Formation Group 2 (.25) Elective/Option (1) Seminar in Public Theology (1) Elective/Option (1) Elective/Option (1) Elective/Option (1) Elective/Option (1) Core courses are printed in bold face above. At least five courses are to form an area of specialization, according to the student’s educational and vocational goals. Such courses may also fulfill other degree requirements. 1 Students may elect to begin with either Old Testament or New Testament, reserving the remaining biblical sequence for the second year of study. Terms in which particular courses are offered may vary in any given year; students should consult the full- year schedule of course offerings when planning their programs.

curriculum will vary from student to student.) 2. Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.4 MAR SPECIALIZATIONS 3. Interview with the Professor of Pastoral Pastoral Care Specialization Theology The pastoral care specialization is intended to equip Specialization Requirements persons for specialized ministry in pastoral care, including parish-based pastoral care specialists; 1. Two units of CPE, preferably including at least Diaconal Ministers/Deacons, Associates in Ministry, one parish- or community-based site with and Deaconesses with a particular vocation in a pastoral care focus. (Equivalency may be granted for an appropriate non-CPE site for pastoral care; and persons wishing to gain a strong the second unit.) foundation for professional training in chaplaincy or pastoral counseling. The Director is the Professor of 2. At least two quarters of contextual education Pastoral Theology. Completion of the MAR degree must include supervised pastoral care with this specialization, together with 3 years of experience subsequent professional ministry experience, may 3. IPC100, Introduction to Pastoral Care (must be used to support an application for membership be taken at LTSP) as a Pastoral Care Specialist in the American 4. IPC301, Death, Dying, and Bereavement Association of Pastoral Counselors. Students 5. IPC302, Relationships, Marriage, and Family may choose to develop a further focus within the specialization (e.g., ministry to older persons, 6. Two additional courses in pastoral theology (IPC___). With approval of the Professor of addictions, domestic violence), based upon relevant Pastoral Theology, another integrative course coursework and contextual education. (ICA, ICE, ICS, or IPP) or another course Admission Requirements relevant to the student’s particular pastoral 1. Application filed with the registrar no later care focus may be substituted. than January Term of the first year The Black Church (UTI) Specialization

The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia requirements include: for ordination as permanent deacon. Course completion of which will serve as the credential Church has designated a set of 14 courses, The which may include the following: At least five courses by contract with the Director, candidate. will be appropriate to the ministry goals of the psychology, education). The specific specialization the world on behalf of the church (e.g., business, the field in which the student expects to engage theological curricula when those courses relate to baccalaureate coursework by transfer from non- may petition to apply up to two units of post- it is received as a transfer credit. Students serves as one of the courses of the specialization; EL time new courses which might be taught from time to (ICS250C, ICS251C, or ICS252C), or from any other offerings of the Metropolitan/Urban Concentration the Director of the Instituto), or from among the independent study proposed in consultation with HTH209L, ICA100L, ICA101L, SIS300L (an Two courses from among the following: HTH315L, or Latin American Theology U.S. Latino/a Theology and Ministry Two quarters of field education in a Latino context (for admission requirements, see MDiv The Preaching in Black Church Contexts (also fulfills integrative option requirement for Worship in the Black Church African American Theology African American Church History One Bible course designated for the concentration • • • • • Readings in Christology (Latino)

C Liturgics: ICA100 and HTH322 Integrative Theology: IFE160, IFE161, ICA101, Systematic Theology: HTH100 or HTH253 or History: HCH100, HCH202 Bible: BOT110, BOT111, BNT110, BNT111, and IPC100, and SGN110/111 HTH310 or HTH311 one other Bible elective concentration, page 29): students in concentration) The Diocese of Pennsylvania of the Episcopal The ELCA’s Diaconal Ministry Formation event A E L Diaconal Ministry piscopal Diaconate atino S pecialization

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specific requirements for them Examples of other possible specializations and transfer described above apply. the MAR program. All other provisions of course transfer up to 10 units for advanced standing in to prepare for later graduate work may choose to discipline either for professional development or MDiv degree who seeks to specialize in an academic in the MDiv program. A student with a prior earned equivalent of ten LTSP units) for advanced standing the credits required for the MAR degree (up to the institution may petition to transfer up to one half of from LTSP or any other fully accredited graduate • • education). of the individual student (e.g., pastoral care, specialization can reflect the ministerial goals degree, in which case special foci within this continue on toward a Master of Arts in Religion (C J •Other specializations in consultation with the •Integrative Theology • • • O Systematic Theology Bible Christian Education Liturgy and Music

ON Public Theology: SGN100 or ICS100 or a senior seminar in public theology student’s advisor electives IPP103—plus two other integrative theology ICA100, ICA101, ICE100, IPC100, IPP101, IPP102, At least three units from among the following— Theology Electives Ethics Option Christology Option Thinking about God Bible electives New Testament 1 and 2 Old Testament 1 and 2 Hebrew Greek Christian Education electives Christian Education Ministry Action/Reflection for Musicians Liturgical Music Leadership Liturgical Ensemble Introduction to Music in the Church Introduction to Christian Assembly 1 I A student with a prior earned MAR degree Students in this program are encouraged to N

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irst Professional Degrees Professional irst Section Title F Students seeking to earn both degrees the tools of theological critique and insight, which simultaneously may apply up to 10 units to both enhance their ministries in daily life. The Certificate degrees. Such a student can thus complete may be pursued either concurrently with study requirements in four years, excluding any internship for an MSW degree or subsequent to such study. year. Normally, Certificate study is pursued part-time. Requirements are as follows: SPECIAL NON-DEGREE ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES • New Testament 1 and 2 • Old Testament 1 and 2 CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS • HCH100 History of Christianity or HCH230 A limited number of students may be admitted American Religious History each year for special non-degree programs; they may be awarded a certificate to attest to completion • HTH100 Thinking about God of the program pursued. Applications are available • HTH25_ Any theological ethics course from the Admissions Office. However, as “Special • One elective determined in consultation with Students” represent a variety of backgrounds the Certificate advisor. and goals, not all of them in the traditional form, such students should consult with the Director of Special Certificates of Study 34 Admissions about appropriate amendments to Additional students may be awarded certificates normal admission requirements. attesting to completion of other special short Admission to a Certificate Program is in no programs. Students in this category may be way an indicator of future admission to any degree studying at the behest of an ELCA synod overseeing program. Students in the Certificate Program are not their preparation for ordination because their eligible for financial aid, except in the cases of full- MDiv degrees were/will be earned at non-ELCA time ELCA students meeting requirements for TEEM seminaries (see “Affiliation,” page 39). Others are candidacy and international students admitted studying at the behest of an ELCA synod despite through specific ELCA or exchange programs. In not having the educational background normally most cases, international students, other than those required for entrance to a degree program. Others, just noted, cannot be granted visas for participation notably some international students, are engaged in this program. in study for the enrichment of both the student and the student’s program of study in the home country, Certificates of Theological Study even though the study here may not be applicable Students who desire first professional-level to a degree elsewhere. courses for credit but do not desire to enter a degree NON-MATRICULANT STUDY program may choose instead to take a more limited program leading to a Certificate of Theological A limited number of persons each year may Study. be permitted to study for credit without having completed an application for admission. Such The Certificate will be earned after the successful persons must present an official transcript of a completion of at least 8.0 course units for credit with bachelor’s degree, and they are limited to a total a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0. All of six courses; to go further they must complete courses in the Certificate Program are to be taken at an application and be admitted to a certificate or LTSP; that is, no courses will be received by transfer degree program. from or cross-registration at other institutions. The particular program of courses will be chosen in Non-matriculants are admitted to specific consultation with faculty from the student’s area of courses, not programs, and may enter that interest as noted in his/her application. enrollment process directly with the Registrar. Fees of such students must be paid in full at the time of Certificate in Social Ministry and Church registration. The seminary offers a Certificate in Social AUDITORS Ministry and Church to persons who complete a set of eight courses at the seminary and who have also According to instructor judgment and completed a degree of Master of Social Work (MSW). permission, a small number of persons may be The Certificate may also be completed by those permitted to participate in courses as auditors who can document some combination of academic (not for credit) without admission to a program. credits toward an MSW and experience working in Normally, auditors are not permitted in introductory the field of social work. This study is intended to language courses. equip persons serving in the field of social work with Evidence of an undergraduate college

The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia with or without credit for courses taken more than program extensions on an annual basis, either the student, the Faculty at its discretion may grant program. Upon receipt of a written request from first course at LTSP that is applied to the degree completed within ten years from the onset of the and Master of Arts in Religion degrees shall be must be paid in full at the time of registration. directly with the Registrar. Fees of such students programs, and may enter that enrollment process reduction in the audit fee. also permitted to audit classes with a fifty-percent older. Spouses of current degree students are reduction of the audit fee for persons aged 60 and theological education by providing a fifty-percent hours in other study programs. for a full course or one unit for each 10 contact Units is available on request at the rate of 3.5 units assigned, but certification of Continuing Education do not include papers or examinations. No grade is assignments and participation in all classes, but of such students include completion of reading education is expected. Normally, the expectations classified as follows: these purposes first professional students may be categorized according to “year of program”. For whether full-time or part-time, may need to be PROGRAM LIMITS STUDENT STATUS F A • • • • IR C

Degree requirements for the Master of Divinity For purposes of classification, all students, Auditors are admitted to specific courses, not Special provision is made to encourage lifelong Seniors – MDiv students who have completed Interns – MDiv students completing an Middlers – MDiv students who have completed Juniors – MDiv and MAR students who have MDiv/MAR degree program. who has four or fewer units remaining in his/her the student be a “final-semester senior,” one level courses open to seniors may specify that units. Note that some upper-level or advanced MAR students who have completed 10 or more 20 or more units for credit toward the degree; purposes, often in the third academic year internship for denominational candidacy students in their second year of study credit toward the degree; traditional MDiv at least 10 units but fewer than 20 units for of study the degree; traditional students in their first year completed fewer than 10 units for credit toward A S D T PR E MIC P OFESS OL ICI I ONAL ES

S PR P E CI O GR F IC T A M O TH E possible extension of his/her program beyond the limitation of his/her academic workload, and the limitation of his/her extracurricular activities, the who may counsel with the student concerning the consult regularly with his/her academic advisor, academic probation. The student is expected to toward the degree/certificate shall be placed on 2.0 prior to having completed 12 units for credit whose cumulative grade point average falls below ACADEMIC PROBATION AND DISMISSAL after ten years. degree program, owing to the expiration of courses in the original program that contributes to the final of ten years from inception of the first course taken program to another is nonetheless bound to a limit the program. $200 for each year of extension in order to remain in program extension shall pay an extension fee of ten years previously. Any student granted such a “W” Withdrawal = 0.5 point per course unit with grade of of “F” or “fail” Failing grade = 1.0 point per course unit with grade following point values: cumulative index of three (3.0) as determined by the academic deficiency. The critical sum is defined as a point average, shall be dismissed by reason of and/or withdrawals (“W”), regardless of grade accrues a critical sum of failing grades (“F,” “fail”) and W’s Dismissal for academic deficiency – Cumulative F’s passed or to engage in other pursuits. to apply for readmission after at least one year has Faculty may either encourage the dismissed student consideration of all extenuating circumstances, the normally be dismissed from the seminary. After reviewed by the Faculty, and the student shall interviewed by the Dean, his/her records shall be been attempted. Such a student is to be promptly below 2.00 when 12.0 or more graded units have 8.0 graded units or more have been attempted, or graded units have been attempted, below 1.80 when average falls below 1.60 at a point when 4.0 or more subject to dismissal whose cumulative grade-point Dismissal for academic deficiency – Cumulative GPA student is dismissed (see below). until the cumulative average rises to 2.0 or the normal term of studies. Probation shall continue A student in the first professional program A student who transfers from one degree Additional provision is made that a total of Any student on the roll of the seminary who A student in the first professional program is The Catalog / Catalog The 2006–2008

irst Professional Degrees Professional irst Section Title F 3.0 course units graded “W” in any one semester Students seeking to take more than five course shall result in mandatory review by the Dean for units in a semester, or two units in a short term, recommendation to the Faculty concerning retention must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 along or dismissal. with permission of the advisor and Faculty (or the Academic Standing and Internship Dean on behalf of the Faculty). Any student carrying an extension (“incomplete”) from a prior term is A student’s academic standing and accumulation ineligible to register for an overload and may be of grades of “F”, “W”, or “I” in the semester prior to required by his/her advisor or by the Faculty to take internship can disqualify the student from beginning a reduced load in the subsequent term. internship. See Internship, page 28. EXTENSIONS (Incompletes) READMISSION FOLLOWING DISMISSAL An instructor has the right to decide whether Any student dismissed for academic or he/she will accept late submissions of coursework disciplinary reasons shall not be considered for or entertain requests for extensions of time in which readmission until a full academic year has passed to complete coursework. The instructor may grant since the conclusion of the term in which dismissal extensions (or not) at his/her own discretion but occurred. The Director of Admissions will determine not to extend beyond two weeks after the end of the which elements of the admission application are 36 term. A student seeking an extension must submit required to be submitted. Readmission requires the a request in writing to the instructor prior to the approval of the Faculty. end of the term, and the instructor must approve ACADEMIC HONORS it in writing, specifying the exact date by which the Students who achieve a cumulative grade point work is to be submitted. Failure of the instructor average of at least 3.75 after having completed at to respond in writing to a request for extension is least eight graded units will be recognized after any to be interpreted by the student as a denial of the academic year in which they take four or more units request. for credit by inclusion on the Dean’s List. A letter A student who anticipates needing an extension of commendation will be issued to the student by of more than two weeks beyond the end of the term the Dean, and the achievement will be noted on the must submit a Request for Extension form to the student’s transcript. instructor no later than three days prior to the end A number of scholarship awards are made of the term, specifying the date by which he/she each year by the Faculty to students of both high intends to submit the coursework. Such date may academic ability and promise for ministry. These are not be more than three months after the end of the listed in the Financial Aid section of this Catalog. term, except in cases of prolonged medical leave. Late requests for extensions will not be accepted. The Faculty may decide to award honors to The request, if approved by the instructor, requires certain students of outstanding merit at graduation. the review and approval of the Dean. Normally, The criteria for such honors are entirely at the a grade reduction will be imposed, as described discretion of the Faculty. Any honors so awarded below. will be noted on the student’s diploma or an accompanying certificate and on his/her transcript. Except in cases such as the birth or death of an immediate family member or if the student suffers NORMAL COURSE LOAD a serious illness confirmed by a professional, a The expected course load for a full-time first student seeking an extension beyond two weeks professional student is generally ten course units after the end of term is to accept a grade reduction per year, taken at the rate of four to five units per penalty of one-third letter grade or more per month full semester and between one and two units during of extension. the January or Summer Terms. Students must A student with an approved extension per take at least 4.0 units per semester or 8.0 units per above who fails to complete the work within the academic year (August through May, excluding time allowed will receive a grade based upon work Summer Term) to be considered full-time for already completed and turned in during the term, financial aid purposes. Students whose cumulative with missing coursework factored as an “F” (zero GPA is 2.75 or lower are strongly advised, and may points). be required by their advisors and/or the Faculty, to carry lighter course loads. A student who fails to seek an official extension or whose request for extension is denied is OVERLOADS obligated to submit all coursework by the originally prescribed dates. If the student fails to

The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia is that by which supporting documentation must be as a basis for the decision, the date to be indicated units for which a portfolio of evidence is presented of seeking test-out credit for field education or other grade of B or better on the examination. In the case Competency is established by achievement of a and indicate this information on the form. instructor will set the date and time for examination opportunity (this is at instructor discretion), the Registrar. by the Registrar, forwarded to the instructor by the the appropriate instructor using a form provided seeking such a “test-out” will file a request with consider seeking credit-by-examination. Students the equivalent of a core or required course may CREDIT BY EXAMINATION (“TEST-OUT”) transfer. requirements of the new program at the time of from one degree program must abide by the catalog for presentation to the Faculty. A student changing submit a written request to the Dean and Registrar Dean. Students seeking to change programs should applied to the second only with the approval of the credit for courses taken in the first program may be programs must be approved by the Faculty, and integrity, transfers between the MDiv and MAR SWITCHING DEGREE PROGRAMS and removed from the roll. or the intervening short terms is presumed inactive no courses for credit in three consecutive semesters INACTIVE STATUS, REMOVAL FROM THE ROLL Spring). beyond the end of the following semester (Fall or to be completed. In no case may that date be date by which the instructor expects all coursework the term for a particular course is defined as the an extension. begin an internship. A student with any outstanding extensions may not extension may not register for a subsequent term. grade of “A” will be reduced to “F” after 18 days. fraction thereof. Work that would have earned a (A to A-, A- to B+, etc.) per two days of lateness or late submissions at the rate of one-third letter grade assignments, grade reductions will be imposed on do so and if the instructor is willing to accept late If the instructor is willing to offer test-out A student who believes he/she has mastered Because each degree program has its own A first professional student who has completed During January and Summer Terms the end of A student on Academic Probation may not seek A student with more than one outstanding except that: toward a student’s residence requirement. earned through credit by examination do not count through credit-by-examination. Course credits permitted to receive more than five course units of the evaluation). In no case shall a student be (though the instructor may assign a grade as part an entry of “credit” on the transcript, not a grade Satisfactory performance in the examination yields forward copies of the form to student and instructor. as a special registration, assess the test-out fee, and submitted. The Registrar will enter the transaction shall meet the following minimum requirements: MAR degree, a course completed at another school and the Dean. consultation with appropriate LTSP faculty members automatic. Credits will be accepted only upon credits from other graduate institutions is not TRANSFER CREDITS the appropriate faculty member(s) and the Dean. or Waiver,” filed with the Registrar and approved by “Application for Program Credit by Course Transfer which the elective is to be taken. Petition is by an member may specify the course or area of study in number of elective units. The approving faculty that is, the student must substitute an equivalent at LTSP. Waiver of a requirement is without credit; petition for waiver of specific comparable courses to coursework in the MDiv or MAR curricula may WAIVER OF REQUIREMENTS b. a. • • •

The sequence of the process is not date specific, To be eligible for transfer toward the MDiv or The acceptance for transfer of previously earned Students with undergraduate coursework similar

The student had completed a baccalaureate The course was taken at the graduate or first The course was taken at a fully ATS-accredited No student will be permitted to seek credit by had been registered in a prior term, whether examination for a course in which the student tuition. wishes to pay only the test-out fee and not full end of the first week of the term if the student the examination must occur no later than the being offered in the term current to the test-out, In the case of attempts to test out of courses eligible for transfer. if taken at a post-baccalaureate level, are not shown on an undergraduate transcript, even degree before taking the course. Courses professional level. seminary or other graduate institution. that registration had been for credit or audit. The Catalog / Catalog The 2006–2008

irst Professional Degrees Professional irst Section Title F • The course is clearly relevant to the student’s • consecrated diaconal ministers seminary degree program. Candidacy involves the partnership of candidate, • The course was taken within ten years prior to ELCA synod candidacy committee, ELCA seminary, the student’s admission to the seminary degree and the ELCA Vocation and Education unit. The program. candidacy committee, composed of clergy, laity, and • The course was not previously credited toward seminary faculty, has the basic responsibility for the another master’s degree, either received or process. anticipated, unless the Dean believes there to Establishing and maintaining an ongoing be reason to permit its transfer. relationship with a candidacy committee is the • The student received a grade equivalent to a responsibility of the applicant. Doing so can help C or better (“pass” in the case of a pass/fail ensure that the student does not spend years in course). preparation only to be denied approval near the time of graduation. Any student wishing to have a course transferred in fulfillment of a degree requirement, rather than as It is possible to earn a degree from this a free elective, shall file an “Application for Program seminary without being a candidate for rostered Credit by Course Transfer or Waiver” with the ministry. However, since most ELCA students are 38 Registrar. The student should be prepared to submit candidates and since the process is closely related a course description, syllabus, bibliography, and/or to the programs of the seminaries, that candidacy sample coursework upon request. The appropriate process and its relationship to the seminary’s instructor and/or area will adjudicate the request program are outlined here. Normally, candidates and may grant full credit toward a core or option are expected to attend one of the ELCA seminaries, requirement or partial credit, requiring that the but an alternative is available through “affiliation” student take additional work in that field. (see below). In any case, there are three steps in the candidacy process, each requiring a positive Not more than 20 units in the MDiv program decision by the individual’s candidacy committee: or 10 units in the MAR program may be fulfilled through transfer credits. Positive Entrance decision: ELCA students are strongly encouraged to have a positive entrance TAKING OF COURSES AT OTHER INSTITUTIONS decision prior to beginning seminary study. This Any student wishing to take for credit toward decision assesses the individual’s readiness to his/her seminary degree program a course offered by begin theological study and formation for ministry. another institution must have advance permission It is made by the student’s synod candidacy in writing from the Dean. Requests to take committee and does not directly involve the courses elsewhere in fulfillment of LTSP degree seminary. Steps to entrance normally include a requirements will not generally be approved. All minimum of one year of active membership in courses to be offered via distance education require an ELCA congregation, application for candidacy the prior written approval of the Dean. to the home synod, registration with the home PLACEMENT congregation, an initial candidacy interview, psychological and career evaluation, and entrance For students seeking placement in a church interview. subsequent to graduation, such placement is the responsibility of the denomination or judicatory and This seminary makes its decisions regarding not of the seminary. admission to a degree program separate from the candidacy process. However, in the absence of a ELCA CANDIDACY, AFFILIATION, positive entrance decision prior to inception of LUTHERAN YEAR, DIACONAL MINISTRY seminary study, a candidate is well advised not to THE ELCA CANDIDACY PROCESS begin study without some consultation with his/ her synodical officials so as not to jeopardize the Candidacy in the ELCA is the churchwide process process to follow. Students who have begun study of discernment, preparation, and formation leading without a positive entrance decision will be able to rostered ministry. The ELCA has four distinct to complete the degree if a subsequent entrance rostered ministries: decision is negative, but eligibility for LTSP financial • ordained ministry of Word and Sacrament aid will be reduced. (pastors) Endorsement decision: Scheduled for fall of the full- • commissioned associates in ministry (AIMs) time student’s second year, this decision reviews • consecrated deaconesses the individual’s candidacy in light of the first

The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia AFFILIATION refers to a student’s year-long attendance at the of each affiliated candidate. The term “residence” (sometimes called the “Lutheran Year”) is required LUTHERAN YEAR institution. are degree requirements at the student’s own ELCA ordination whether or not those programs and CPE, which are required of all candidates for is available to assist in planning for internship The seminary’s Director of Contextual Education for consultation concerning course planning. advisor. The Dean and the advisor are available the seminary Dean will assign an LTSP faculty available from the Director of Admissions. late affiliation fee). Forms and information are equivalent will result in the assessment of a $600 in the first year of full-time seminary study or affiliation fee to the seminary (failure to affiliate of an admission application and the $500 ELCA Seminary at Philadelphia begins with submission ongoing contact with the ELCA seminary. committee. They are responsible for maintaining options and receive permission from the candidacy school. They should be certain to discuss their normally prior to enrollment in the non-ELCA also required to “affiliate” with an ELCA seminary, of the candidacy steps described above. They are non-ELCA seminaries must engage in all three approval essay, and interview. a faculty panel’s review of the student’s record, LTSP Faculty. Such recommendation is based upon committee in light of a recommendation by the committee. The decision is made by the candidacy essay and an interview conducted by the candidacy year of study. The process includes the writing of an candidacy occurs in the fall of the student’s final financial aid will be reduced. able to complete the degree, but eligibility for LTSP whose endorsement is denied or postponed will be begin the ELCA’s required internship. Students Endorsement is required before the candidate may two members of the student’s candidacy committee. composed of one member of the LTSP faculty and and the recommendation of an endorsement panel informed by an essay submitted by the student is made by the candidacy committee, but it is Pastoral Education). The endorsement decision year of theological study (and, typically, Clinical A year in residence at an ELCA seminary When the application has been approved, Affiliation with The Lutheran Theological ELCA candidates for ordination who attend Approval decision : This final action concerning requirements at LTSP. Any student considering institution and fulfill Master of Divinity degree cases, students transfer credits from the non-ELCA Theology degree in the Graduate School. In some Study at LTSP, or work toward a Master of Sacred status (non-degree) culminating in a Certificate of credit toward the MDiv degree, special student work for transfer back to the home institution for worship and preaching. Lutheran systematic theology, and Lutheran Lutheran confessional theology and identity, their work in biblical exegesis (including Greek), Lutheran Year students take courses to enhance developmental goals related to candidacy. Typically, and what courses would be helpful in light of together when the Lutheran Year is to be completed The student and the candidacy committee plan the seminary in writing of those expectations. expectations for this year and normally inform seminary rather than their actual physical address. MAR program. support to students who have been admitted to the Education will provide specific guidance and Diaconal Ministry. setting for those wishing to pursue preparation for adds to the effectiveness of the seminary as a interested. almost any service area in which the student may be first-hand exposure and hands-on experience in Philadelphia area can provide the student with of contextual field education. The metropolitan abundant opportunities for a student in the area between Church and world. The setting of LTSP has bearing responsibility for making the linkages outside of congregational settings, in each case diaconal ministers may serve both within and competence and expertise in a particular discipline, of service and witness. With demonstrated synod. outlined above is followed with the student’s home LTSP (see page 33). The regular candidacy process service can be through the MAR degree program at the official lay roster. Preparation for this form of ELCA DIACONAL MINISTRY selections. consulting his/her LTSP advisor concerning course this option needs to be especially conscientious in Options for the Lutheran Year may include Synods, not the seminary, initially set the The Dean and the Director of Contextual A variety of major university and federal offices Diaconal ministers carry out a public ministry Diaconal ministers in the ELCA are part of The Catalog / Catalog The 2006–2008

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The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia the following: Master of Sacred Theology degree program requires elements listed on pages 13-14, admission to the ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS oral examination. field of study and of either a thesis or an integrative through its requirements of a designated major discipline than is provided at the MDiv level provides a more focused examination of a particular exposure to all theological disciplines, but it also seminar/research-oriented and offers a broad emphasizes academic accomplishment. It is course/ D M research. to engage the student in academic reflection and the development of a more effective ministry and professional in their nature, are designed to aid in the Graduate School, whether academic or pursuing a formal degree. The programs of in theological studies by taking courses without graduates to stay abreast of current developments of general studies, both of which enable seminary an advanced graduate certificate and a program these three degrees, the Graduate School offers through the DMin degree program. In addition to programs and to enhance ministerial practice and teaching, through the STM and ThD degree study, oriented toward theological research seminary or divinity school to pursue advanced men and women who are already graduates of a School was established to encourage and assist (MDiv) and Master of Arts in Religion (MAR). This the first professional programs of Master of Divinity Theology (ThD), and Doctor of Ministry (DMin) from of Master of Sacred Theology (STM), Doctor of distinguish the advanced level degree programs PR TH E AS In addition to the standard application GR • • • • The Master of Sacred Theology degree (STM) The term “Graduate School” serves to O E

Depending upon the major field selected, A cumulative grade point average in the MDiv- A Master of Divinity degree or another A bachelor’s or equivalent degree from a a working knowledge of one language in level program of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. regionally accredited. granting institution must be fully ATS or 60 semester hours or the equivalent. The earned in a program that requires at least master’s degree in a theological discipline regionally accredited college or university. T

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S GY CH OOL ) field. 2.75, with at least a 3.0 average in his/her major must maintain an overall average of not less than degree program.) To be in good standing, a student completed at this seminary prior to entry into a “General Studies” below concerning courses only with advance permission. (See note under accredited graduate schools and then ordinarily will be permitted in transfer from other fully major (or related) field. No more than four courses of credit, of which half shall be in the candidate’s With thesis submission of a new selection form. the initial selection may be revised at any time by initial selection at the time of matriculation, but thesis or with oral examination. Students make an under the supervision of a faculty advisor. A with at least a 3.0 average in his/her major field. an overall grade point average of not less than 2.75, To be in good standing, a student must maintain this seminary prior to entry into a degree program.) Studies” below concerning courses completed at advance permission. (See note under “General graduate schools and then ordinarily only with will be permitted in transfer from other recognized major (or related) field. No more than four courses credit, of which half shall be in the candidate’s With integrative oral examination (no thesis) cease to be applicable to the degree after 10 years. Note, however, that completed courses normally payment of the annual extension fee (see page 47). years are possible with annual Faculty approval and within six years. Extensions of program beyond six in thesis preparation. All requirements shall be met academic years, the first in course work, the second the full-time program normally taking up to two degree. whether the candidate shall be approved for the academic record, recommends to the Faculty panel, after examining the candidate and his/her before a faculty panel of two to three persons. The Office. The candidate shall defend his/her thesis thesis and is available from the Graduate Education includes detailed guidance for preparation of the supervision of a faculty advisor. The STM Manual DEGREE REQUIREMENTS A thesis must be prepared under the The program consists of eight units/courses Students may choose to pursue an STM with Preparation for the oral examination occurs The program consists of 10 units/courses of Both part-time and full-time study is available, addition to English. The Catalog / Catalog The 2006–2008

dvanced Degree Programs Degree dvanced Section Title A detailed guide for this preparation is available ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS from the Associate Dean of Graduate Education. In addition to the standard application The candidate shall be examined by his/her faculty elements listed on page 13, admission to the Doctor advisor and one additional member of the Faculty. of Theology degree program requires the following: The panel, after examining the candidate and his/ her academic record, recommends to the Faculty • A bachelor’s or equivalent degree from a whether the candidate shall be approved for the regionally accredited college or university. degree. • An MDiv or equivalent graduate theological Both part-time and full-time study are available, degree or the educational equivalent from the full-time program normally taking one and one- ATS-accredited theological institutions with a half academic years. All requirements shall be met cumulative grade point average of at least 3.7. within six years. Extensions of program beyond six Qualifying degrees must be completed prior years are possible with annual Faculty approval and to matriculation in the ThD program. payment of the annual extension fee (see page 47). • Submission of scores from the Graduate Note, however, that completed courses normally Record Examination (GRE), sent directly cease to be applicable to the degree after ten years. from the Educational Testing Service. For DOCTOR OF THEOLOGY DEGREE (ThD) information about the administration of the 42 GRE, see the test Web site at www.gre.org The ThD program at LTSP equips persons for or write to ETS, P.O. Box 6000, Princeton, NJ vocations of teaching and research and for the 08541-6000, telephone 1-866-473-4373 (U.S. scholarly enhancement of ministerial practice in and Canada) or 1-609-771-7670 (all other accord with the standards of the Association of locations). The LTSP institution code is 2371. Theological Schools (ATS). The overall thrust of the program is public theology – that is, theological • Demonstrated fluency in English. All discourse in the public arena. In each field of study applicants whose language of origin is not or concentration, the candidate is asked to consider English and/or whose previous instruction the mutual, interdisciplinary interaction between is not in English, including all applicants theology and public life. Hence, this program values from abroad, must present scores of the Test interdisciplinary work and practical/social ethical of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) reflection where appropriate. and the Test of Written English (TWE), as described on pages 13-14. The student must Each student selects a major field and a minor also submit a letter from a professor (or field from among the following concentrations or similar person) that vouches for the quality of fields of study: the student’s ability to read technical material • Scriptural theology includes historical and to write in English at a level suited and literary approaches to biblical texts for study in doctoral degrees. In addition, and associated literatures and reflections applicants must pass an examination in on the hermeneutical principles guiding English comprehension and composition interpretation and public proclamation. administered by LTSP. Although a student • Historical theology includes theology of the may apply to the program while arrangements early Church, the Reformation, and American for the English composition examination are religious history. being made, the student will not be admitted until all English language requirements have • Contemporary theology includes doctrinal, been met. systematic, and constructive theology. • Satisfactory scores on language • Theology for ministry/mission includes comprehension and translation exams in theology of communicating the Word of God, one ancient language (normally Greek, liturgical theology, pastoral theology, theology Hebrew, or Latin) and two modern languages of social ethics, and theology of mission. (normally French, German, and/or Spanish), These areas are the focus of the two-year administered by LTSP. One ancient and one residency on the LTSP campus (the first two years modern language exam must be completed of the program) and of the student’s dissertation. successfully prior to beginning the first year The ThD provides grounding in the content and of residence. The second modern language methods of theological studies in general as a basis requirement must be completed successfully for the development of specialized competence in before the beginning of the second academic the above fields. year of residence. Students are strongly

The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia field, the minor field, public theology, and the advisor. They consist of examinations in the major of the third year, at the discretion of the student’s after the second year but no later than December portfolio. assistant, along with the development of a teaching requires at least three experiences as a teaching comprehensive exams. Additionally, the program these may include reading seminars to prepare for taken in the major field and three in the minor field; program, five of the courses/seminars must be for comprehensive exams. In a student’s overall the student’s dissertation area and preparation dissertation. The nine elective courses depend on and an independent study in the area of the Seminar in Public Theology, Teaching Seminar, Westminster Theological Seminary. University, Princeton Theological Seminary, or be taken at the University of Pennsylvania, Temple of Pennsylvania. The remaining outside courses may institutions, including at least one at the University than three of these courses will be taken at other the first year. Normally, at least two and no more plus a pass/fail teaching seminar in January of semesters in the first two years of the program, thirteen seminars/courses—three for each of two program. During the residency students take campus of LTSP for the first two years of the THE PROGRAM 30 days of receiving notice of admission. begin the program in mid-year. Semester only; applicants will not be permitted to January 15 fall on a weekend). Admission is for Fall is January 15 (or the following Monday, should ADMISSION PROCEDURES program. of LTSP, which is the admitting body for the ThD rests solely with the Graduate Studies Committee Four comprehensive examinations are taken Required courses include Research Methods, The program includes residency on the If successful, the applicant must respond within The deadline for applications in any year Judgment on fulfillment of these requirements the student’s chosen area of study. language, provided the language is relevant to may use their native language as one research whose native language is other than English dissertation topic. International students be required according to the student’s their program. Note: Other languages may so they can use these languages throughout requirements before entering the program encouraged to complete all language years (2-year minimum residence; comprehensive LENGTH OF PROGRAM other. field (Advisor), one in the minor field, and one three faculty members, one in the student’s major SUPERVISION the program. examination/defense of the dissertation completes should be between 225 and 275 pages. A final oral field chosen by the student. Normally, the length contribution to the field of scholarship in the major proposal. defense follows the submission of the dissertation committee approves the topic and proposal. An oral a dissertation proposal. The student’s advisory dissertation area. with respect to four goals: beyond the expectations of first-degree programs demonstrate achievement at a level significantly reflection. of capacity for an advanced level of competence and in professional ministry. They must show evidence expected that enrolled students be actively engaged the first graduate theological degree. It is generally three years of experience in ministry subsequent to of Divinity degree or its equivalent, and at least Admission requires both the completion of a Master and women in the ordained ministry of the Church. practice of ministry. Participants are normally men professional degree designed to enhance the total of eight years in the program. dissertation in fourth year). Extension is limited to a exams in third year; writing and defense of D O Normally the length of the ThD program is four The student will have an advisory committee of The dissertation is expected to be an original During the third year the student develops • • • • The candidate for this degree is expected to The Doctor of Ministry (DMin) is an advanced CT

To contribute to the understanding and To develop skills and competencies and To formulate a comprehensive and critical To develop an advanced understanding practice of ministry through the completion of mature and effective level; required for pastoral leadership at the most appropriate research methods that are practice inform and enhance each other; understanding of ministry in which theory and theological disciplines; and integration of ministry in relation to O R OF MI N I S TRY D The Catalog / Catalog The E GR EE (DMin) 2006–2008

dvanced Dergree Programs Dergree dvanced Section Title A a doctoral-level project in ministry. of critical reflection. Courses completed at the ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS other seminaries of the Eastern Cluster of Lutheran Seminaries are accounted for within this allowance In addition to the standard application elements for transfer credit. (See note under “General listed on page 13, admission to the Doctor of Studies” below concerning courses completed at Ministry degree program requires the following: this seminary prior to entry into a degree program.) • Normally, a bachelor’s or equivalent degree CANDIDACY from a regionally accredited college or university. A student’s participation in the program is provisional until the achievement of candidacy, • The Master of Divinity degree or another which may be granted upon the completion of four master’s degree in a theological discipline courses with a 3.0 average and satisfaction of the earned in a program that requires at least other candidacy requirements specified in the DMin 90 semester hours or the equivalent. The Manual. Approval for candidacy is by the Faculty granting institution is to be fully ATS- upon the recommendation of the student’s DMin accredited. committee. • A cumulative grade point average in the A DMin student who has not achieved 44 master’s level program of at least 3.0 on a candidacy after completing nine courses for credit 4.0 scale. Exceptions may be made by the shall be dismissed from the program. The student Admissions Committee for good cause. may be awarded an advanced graduate certificate • A minimum of three years in the professional if he/she has satisfied the requirements for such a ministry of the Church after receiving the certificate. MDiv degree or its equivalent. LENGTH OF PROGRAM DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Normally, participation in the DMin program The DMin program is constituted by a learning is part-time, given the requirement of concurrent contract negotiated between the candidate and full-time, active ministry. Because of the program’s the seminary. This contract varies according to focus on growth in ministry, it is intended that the context and the goals of each candidate. A students take sufficient time for self-assessment supervisory committee, appointed by the Faculty, and reflection. Consequently, a minimum of three assists and directs the candidate in preparing the years and a maximum of six years are limitations contract and fulfilling it. The following elements are for completing the program. Completed courses part of the contract: normally cease to be applicable to the degree after (a) 50 hours in colloquia with peers and faculty ten years. members; FOCI (b) eight courses; The DMin student must choose a focus within a (c) four dossier papers and an on-site visit to field of ministry or an area of concentration. A focus the place of ministry; and can be a chosen area of ministry (e.g., metropolitan/ (d) an independent project in which the urban ministry, evangelism, preaching, worship, candidate devotes intensive study to some counseling, Christian education, communication, task or issue in his/her ministry. etc.) to which some of the student’s courses and the final project pertain. To be in good standing, a student must maintain an overall grade point average of not less than 3.0. The program also allows for special foci that may include resources beyond the LTSP faculty. A TRANSFER CREDITS AND ADVANCED STANDING focus in Town and Country Ministry may include As many as four of the eight courses required graduate course credits earned at the Lutheran may be satisfied by transfer credit, but the total Theological Seminary at Gettysburg. The Center of transfer credit and “advanced standing” cannot for Spirituality at Chestnut Hill College offers a exceed four courses. Credit for up to two courses variety of graduate courses in spirituality. Moravian may be given by “advanced standing,” a category of Seminary and other graduate institutions in the credit awarded by the Faculty upon recommendation Delaware Valley offer additional offerings in pastoral of the student’s DMin committee. Transfer credit care. Up to four courses in the DMin program may will represent academic work completed for credit at be earned at other accredited institutions. another accredited institution; “advanced standing” may be based on structured study without formal academic credit, usually augmented by a document

The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia NON A ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS of the record of a Master of Divinity degree (or Office, and the submission of an official transcript application fee), available from the Registrar’s a simple enrollment and registration form (no admission. Such non-matriculated study requires credit without having completed an application for years. requirements for the certificate in no more than 6 society, and stewardship. Students are to complete communication, collegial ministry, church and administration, evangelism, pastoral care, education, ethics, public theology, world religions, be in such areas as worship/liturgy, preaching, a grade point average of at least 2.75. Courses will STM/DMin-level courses in applied theology with study for either the STM or DMin degree. study in applied theology. It may be combined with first theological degree (MAR or MDiv) with serious etc.), permitting the candidate to follow his/her ministry (military, hospital, hospice, college, school, particularly appropriate for those in chaplaincy and peer references. submitted, together with academic, ecclesiastical, or cluster. Transcripts of previous work must be theology from an ATS-accredited theological school university and a first professional degree in degree from a regionally accredited college or prior courses for credit toward the degree. his/her DMin committee for approval to count the sought. For the DMin degree the student will ask Registrar the specific courses for which credit is STM degree the student will list in writing to the program upon application of the student. For the status, may be applied to a graduate degree whether in General Studies or in non-matriculant prior to admission to one of the degree programs, below). to pursue an Advanced Graduate Certificate (see programs. A General Studies student may seek Committee for admission to one of the degree strong in the judgment of the Admissions degree or whose credentials are not sufficiently students who do not intend to pursue a formal G DV ENE It is possible to complete up to two courses for The certificate requires completion of eight The Advanced Graduate Certificate is The applicant shall have received a bachelor’s Courses taken in the LTSP Graduate School Courses may be taken for credit by qualified AN -M C R A E TRICU AL D GR

S TUDI A LAN DU T A ES T S E TUDY C ( NON E RTI F -D IC E A T GR E EE ) A COURSE SCHEDULING assignments and participation in all classes but do of such students include completion of reading education is expected. Normally, the expectations Evidence of a first professional theological (not for credit) without admission to a program. permitted to participate in courses as auditors permission, a small number of persons may be specific course requirements of the program. degree programs after admission, subject to the matriculant basis may be applied within one of the for transfer elsewhere.) Courses taken on a non- at other institutions who are taking LTSP courses commonly made for students in degree programs programs above. (Exceptions to this rule are and be admitted to one of the Graduate School students must normally complete an application which the registration occurs. acceptable equivalent) before the end of the term in STM/ThD courses are scheduled in full-semester morning or afternoon and Friday morning. ThD and times but are most typically offered on Thursday area. These courses may be available at various semester format, typically one from each curricular designated STM/DMin courses are scheduled in full- Summer Term (June). each semester), in the January Term, and in the during the Fall and Spring Semesters (usually one residence). One-week intensives are scheduled programs except the ThD program (which is in the course format of “one-week intensives” for all the Associate Dean of Graduate Education. handbook, and specific policy documents. Consult are available in program manuals, the Faculty advanced level program procedures and regulations the course of Graduate School study. Full details of those specific to and frequently encountered in 49-54. The procedures and regulations below are of the Graduate School, may be found on pages applicable to all LTSP students, including those TH A in other study programs. for a full course or 1 CEU for each 10 contact hours Units is available on request at the rate of 3.5 CEU’s assigned, but certification of Continuing Education not include papers or examinations. No grade is UDIT C A According to instructor judgment and To pursue more than two courses for credit, Each Fall and Spring Semester, additional The Graduate School makes regular use of Academic regulations and procedures E D GR O E R MIC P S A DU A OL T E ICI

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dvanced Dergree Programs Dergree dvanced Section Title A format and are available at various times during two academic years shall be removed from the roll. the week. In addition, some courses at the first Such a student may apply for readmission once his/ professional level may, with instructor permission, her student account is clear. be upgraded by individual students for STM/DMin GENERAL STUDIES ACTIVE STATUS credit (limit of two per student except for “Lutheran Year” STM majors). The definition of “active enrollment” in the General Studies Program is the completion of at Advanced level courses are announced in the least one course for credit each academic year. separate registration materials and brochures Students deciding to discontinue their studies published annually for that purpose. Course content are encouraged to communicate their withdrawal and pedagogy are appropriate for the advanced from the program in writing to the Registrar. In level degree programs, and course numbers are the absence of such a communication and when identified by numbers of 600 or above and by the no study for credit has been pursued for one suffix “G.” One or two courses at the STM/DMin level academic year, the student will be removed from annually may be “cross-listed” for registration by the active roll. A written request to the Registrar both advanced level students and students of the for reinstatement to active status within one year first professional programs, usually those in the area following removal from the roll is sufficient for of urban ministry or distance learning. 46 resumption of study. After two years without study Courses are measured in “units” of credit, for credit, resumption of study requires a new one unit (the measure of a full course) being the application for admission (consult the Director of equivalent of three semester hours in systems using Admissions). such notation. TRANSFER CREDITS FOR STM/DMin PROGRAMS ADVISING AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT The acceptance of transfer credits from other A faculty advisor for each student assists the graduate institutions is not automatic. To be student in developing his/her program and in eligible for transfer toward the STM or DMin degree, assessing the student’s readiness for advancement a course completed at another school shall meet from one stage of the program to the next. Faculty the following requirements: advisors, as well as additional members of STM • The course was taken for credit at a fully panels and DMin committees, are appointed by the accredited seminary or other graduate Associate Dean of Graduate Education, who serves institution. as the advisor until a student is ready to identify a prospective major or concentration (STM program) • The course was taken at the STM or DMin or focus (DMin program). ThD committees are level or the equivalent. appointed by the Associate Dean in consultation • The student had completed the appropriate with the Graduate Studies Committee. basic-level theological degree of his/her The Associate Dean serves as advisor to all advanced level program before taking the Advanced Graduate Certificate and General Studies course. students. • The course is clearly relevant to the student’s GOOD STANDING LTSP degree program and is approved by the student’s advisor or DMin committee. A student in the STM program is in good standing whose overall cumulative grade point • The course was taken within ten years prior to average for the degree program is 2.75 or above and the student’s admission to the advanced level whose grade point average is at least 3.00 in the LTSP degree program. major field. • The student received a grade equivalent to a A student in the DMin program is in good B or better (“pass” in the case of a pass/fail standing whose overall cumulative grade point course). average for the degree program is 3.00 or above. Not more than four units toward the STM and A DMin student who has not achieved candidacy DMin degrees may be fulfilled through transfer of after completing nine courses for credit shall be credits. dismissed from the program. The student may be TRANSFER OF COURSES TAKEN THROUGH awarded an advanced graduate certificate if he/she DISTANCE EDUCATION has satisfied the requirements for such a certificate. Any student wishing to take for credit toward An advanced level student on financial hold who his/her seminary degree program a course offered has not taken courses or otherwise been active for by another institution via distance education must

The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia PROGRAM EXTENSION AND FEE PROGRAM CONTINUATION FEE COURSE EXTENSIONS TRANSFER OF COURSES FROM PRIOR granted, require payment of the annual Program extensions must be requested annually, and, when through the Associate Dean of Graduate Education; of the six-year limit are addressed to the Faculty study in a degree program. Requests for extension earned is six years from the date of admission to maximum period within which the degree may be residency. assessed for each year following the two years of both conditions apply concurrently. Program Extension Fee (see following entry) when inactive. This fee is assessed in addition to the the roll as such a student is then presumed to be Failure to pay this fee results in removal from June, and these assessments are made after June.) (The academic year is defined as August through Registration, or DMin Project Registration is filed. Thesis Proposal Registration, Oral Examination completed for academic credit and (2) no STM of any academic year in which (1) no course is Continuation Fee is assessed at the conclusion demonstrated. only in extreme circumstances when clear need is with the Associate Dean for Graduate Education the Dean and will be approved in consultation semester/term must be submitted in writing to extensions beyond six months after the end of a for which the course is registered. Requests for six months beyond the end of the semester/term for completion of the coursework be more than granted. In no event shall the extended deadline and the conditions under which an extension is granted, the duration of the extension period, regarding whether or not extensions will be is entitled to formulate his/her own policy previously conferred degrees. satisfied. provided that the STM major requirements are (or equivalent) may count toward an STM degree, and up to four courses of a conferred DMin degree (or equivalent) may count toward a DMin degree, CONFERRED DEGREES have advance permission in writing from the Dean. In both the STM and DMin programs, the In the ThD program a continuation fee is In both the STM and DMin programs, a Program The instructor of a Graduate School course No credit is given towards the ThD program for Up to four courses of a conferred STM degree FIRST PROFESSIONAL COURSES THESIS, PROJECT, AND DISSERTATION taken by a graduate student but not upgraded for page 50. In the case of first professional courses dissertation by February 1 of that year. to submit the complete text of a thesis, project, or Commencement in May of a given year will have all requirements in time for award of a degree at (see “Fees”). Note: a student planning to complete is assessed at the point of approval of a proposal their development. A one-time Thesis/Project Fee program manuals provide detailed instructions for of each student’s advisor or project director. The embodied in a paper developed with the guidance ThD dissertation represent significant research years from inception of study. within which the degree may be earned is eight both conditions apply concurrently. the Program Continuation Fee (see above) when Extension Fee. This fee is assessed in addition to GRADING PRACTICES professional courses: additional expectations for upgrading first program. addressed in the student’s first professional a core course does not represent work already professional program, but it may be applied when “upgrade” applies to elective courses in the first Studies majors). Normally, this provision for graduate credit (limit of two except for Lutheran may enroll in a first professional-level course for requirements for first professional degree students, instructor and with additional work beyond the professional-level course work. • • • • ThD students will not receive credit for any first The STM thesis, the DMin project, and the In the ThD program, the maximum period Consult the grading practices description on The Faculty has established the following STM and DMin students, with approval of the

The Faculty member must send notification Upgrades are appropriate only in courses The Faculty of the curricular area and the Upgraded courses may not have been used for and the equivalent of a 30-to-35-page paper. including a bibliography of at least ten books of additional requirements to the Deans, nearing the completion thereof. taught by Faculty with a PhD degree or course is taught. Dean must approve such upgrades before the credit toward another degree. The Catalog / Catalog The 2006–2008

dvanced Dergree Programs Dergree dvanced Section Title A graduate credit, no quality points are assigned, and the grades are not included in computation of the average. Courses for which the student receives a grade of “F” remain on the student’s record and are computed in the student’s grade point average; the student shall take at least one additional course to acquire both the necessary course units and the minimum grade point average required for the degree. The ThD program has its own grading practices; see the ThD Manual.

The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia CALENDAR G Summer (June) Term (though occasional summer is also a four-week January Term and a four-week 13 weeks, begins in February and ends in May. There ends before Christmas. The Spring Semester, also 13-week Fall Semester begins after Labor Day and week orientation for all incoming ThD students. The LTSP. During the August Term there is also a one- stages of their studies to theological education at students, introduces these students in the early of all first professional (MDiv, MAR, and Special) through June. A two-week August Prolog, required curriculum deepens the emphases in three areas: these characteristics: Christian community, leaders who are marked by world. Our curriculum aims to form, in and for the of the Word for the mission of the Church in the mission of preparing ordained and lay ministers Seminary at Philadelphia serves the seminary’s TH PR ENE E The academic year generally runs from August In order to accomplish these objectives, the The curriculum at The Lutheran Theological 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. O • • • CURRICU

C wholeness. and lives of public witness to the Gospel in its society in the service of peace and justice, baptized for ministry. exploration. the integration of faith and theological contexts. and to the opportunities for mission in these guided by the historic witness of the Church. confessing and proclaiming of the faith practice of Word and Sacrament; and public reading of Scriptures in community; the the Christian faith, particularly the faithful Deep grounding in the central symbols of Critical and self-critical engagement with Commitment and skills to equip all the Personal and professional integrity, including Sensitivity to the diverse contexts of ministry contexts of ministry. congregational, multicultural, and urban (b) between classroom studies and disciplines of theological study and (“public theology”). Global, ecumenical, and interfaith studies. Integration (a) between the classical Theological education for public witness R E DUR AL

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AN D C R meeting per week. “block-rostered” schedule—one three-hour class semester-long, advanced level courses meet on a additional section each week. Most electives and attend one or more plenary sessions plus an a “split-rostered” schedule, requiring that students professional, introductory-level courses—meet on total one-half unit. at one-sixth (.17) unit; that is, three such seminars in the pre-2004-05 MDiv curriculum) are credited segments. Day-long ministry seminars (required education is generally taken in quarter-unit offered at the first professional level, and contextual of three semester hours. A few half-unit courses are held at the STM/DMin level. and Summer Terms, one-week intensive courses are Throughout the year, but especially during January offerings may extend into July or even later). Change (Drop/Add) Deadline” with payment of the “Registration Deadline” until the “Registration Registration for a given term is possible after the the Registrar’s Office during business hours. excuse a student’s late registration. failure to receive registration materials does not for contacting the Registrar’s office to obtain them; prior to the announced deadline are responsible received registration materials at least three weeks calendars on pages 4-5. Students who have not materials. Tentative deadlines are shown in the are set by the Registrar and are noted in those schedules, for each term. Deadlines for registration receive registration materials, including course education. that can be taken exclusively through distance Additionally, the seminary offers occasional courses expected of students in all seminary courses. follow-up papers and/or presentations. do advance reading and preparation, as well as intensive formats generally require the student to day follow-up session six to eight weeks later). The evening sessions, and sometimes including a one- day Monday through Friday, including one or more Friday for two weeks); and one-week intensives (all intensives (mornings or afternoons Monday through plus one section all on the same day); two-week “modified block-rostered” schedule (one plenary O E GI UR Some semester-long courses—primarily first Most courses are worth one unit, the equivalent Registration is by mail or in person at All students on the seminary rolls automatically Access to the Internet and email is generally Additional regular course formats include a S SE TR

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cademic Policies cademic Section TitleA Late Registration Fee. No registration is permitted illegitimate absences from class will be taken into after the Registration Change (Drop/Add) Deadline. account in the determination of course grades, Late registration for intensive sessions may require and chronic absence from class will constitute a instructor approval because of pre-session reading sufficient basis for failure in a course. Instructors requirements. shall clarify expectations concerning class Students whose student accounts are in arrears attendance at the beginning of each academic term. will not be permitted to register without clearance It is also important that expectations regarding from the Business Office. Students with more than class attendance and participation be established one outstanding extension (incomplete) from the at the beginning of the academic term for prior term may not register until all coursework is students taking the course on an audit basis. submitted. In both cases, late registration fees may This is particularly important in instances when be incurred as a result. the student seeks Continuing Education Units First professional students are required to (for which instructors must certify satisfactory consult with and obtain the approval of their participation). assigned faculty advisors for all course registrations. WITHDRAWAL FROM COURSES However, it is the student’s responsibility to monitor Following the Registration Change (Drop/Add) his/her progress in meeting degree requirements. Deadline each term, any course for which a student 50 The Registrar will provide both the student and has registered remains on the student’s permanent the advisor an unofficial degree audit during record; however, a student may request the Dean each semester, but the seminary does not accept to permit him/her to withdraw from a course responsibility for inaccuracies in the degree audit without prejudice up to the mid-point of the term. that the student fails to catch. Withdrawal by the mid-point is recorded on the REGISTRATION CHANGES AND LATE transcript as a “W” and is not included in calculation REGISTRATION of the grade point average. Withdrawal from a After filing an initial registration, a student may required course after the mid-point of a term shall add or change courses (or switch between credit be recorded as an “F” (failure). In the case of an and audit) at any time through the Registration elective course, a withdrawal after the mid-point of Change (Drop/Add) Deadline without penalty. The any term shall be recorded as an “F” (failure) unless student may drop a course (if not adding another) the student has a “passing” record in that course through the Registration Change (Drop/Add) and the Dean permits the course to be recorded as Deadline with payment of the course cancellation an “audit.” The mid-point of each term is specified fee. The Registration Change (Drop/Add) Deadline in the official calendar of the seminary as published is as announced in the Academic Calendar but is in the specific term supplements of The Catalog. generally at the close of the first week of extended Note that any student on the roll of the seminary semester courses, or at the end of the first day of who accrues a critical sum of failing grades (“F,” intensive courses. Notification to the Registrar’s “fail”) and/or withdrawals (“W”), regardless of Office shall be in writing via fax, mail, email, or grade point average, shall be dismissed by reason the Change of Registration form available in the of academic deficiency. Note also that a total of Registrar’s Office. 3.0 course units graded “W” in any one semester Termination of study in a registered course after shall result in mandatory review by the Dean the Registration Change (Drop/Add) Deadline no for recommendation to the Faculty concerning longer constitutes a drop, but a withdrawal (see retention or dismissal. See Academic Probation below). A student filing her/his initial registration and Dismissal, page 35. after the announced deadline will be assessed a late EVALUATIONS AND GRADING registration fee. Each instructor evaluates the competence, CLASS ATTENDANCE strengths, and weaknesses of all students in his/ Students enrolled in courses are expected her course, using written and/or oral evaluation to attend class. When absences occur, as in the methods. Though letter grades are important, case of illness or other legitimate extenuating they are not the sole indicators of progress and circumstances, students should share the reasons achievement. For this reason, peer evaluation and/ for these absences with their instructors. When or critical self-reflection is encouraged in order to possible, these reasons should be shared in further a student’s self-evaluation in conjunction advance. with the course work. In courses for credit, unexplained and/or The evaluation of students’ competence in the following courses may be indicated on a “pass/fail”

The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia credit courses: the following letter grades shall be given in all other student’s permanent transcript: course unit for each letter grade, as shown on the basis: With the exception of those courses listed above, The following quality points are assigned per • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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term prior to the mid-point of the withdrew from the course work in a particular course time for the completion of has granted an extension of courses work in the case of elective taking of equivalent course required courses or the the course in the case of growth in a particular area on a process of theological obvious deficiencies, to carry the student, in spite of nevertheless should enable particular course, which particular course obvious deficiencies a given course, free from attainment independent thought and subject and a degree of Indicates that the student Indicates that the instructor Requires repetition of Poor competence in a Adequate competence in a A degree of competence in Mastery of a particular C- D D+ C C+ F

1.7 1.0 1.3 2.0 2.3 0.0 LA C E being reduced to an “F” after 18 days. It is up a B+ after two days, to a B after four days, etc., be reduced to an A- after the initial deadline, to That is, work that would receive a grade of “A” will third letter grade for each two days of lateness. penalized with grade reductions at the rate of one- instructor agrees to receive late will ordinarily be after the announced deadline, coursework that an permission in advance to submit coursework academic or other agencies. the Faculty to meet the request of responsible authorized as an exception by the student and usage. Distribution of that information may be information available only to the Faculty for internal class standing is normally regarded as privileged appear on the student’s transcript. The student’s average. quality points and are not calculated in grade point student loans. for purposes of seeking financial aid and/or federal and software expenses in his/her cost of attendance student is invited to include computer hardware Systems staff (contact [email protected]). The published annually in June by the Information software, according to the suggested guidelines computer system (laptop preferred) and appropriate is strongly advised to purchase an appropriate program at LTSP who does not own such equipment to appropriately equipped computers. matriculating at LTSP that they have regular access course Web sites, it is a requirement of students students through email communications and as well as to facilitate communications with incorporated into many of the seminary’s courses, of utilizing the enhanced technologies that are programs. specific to the first professional and advanced level extensions, see the sections on academic policy requests. For specific guidelines concerning course to whether he/she will or will not entertain such In both cases, the instructor has the discretion as the first professional and advanced level programs. time in which to complete coursework vary between submissions of coursework. to each instructor whether or not to accept late O XT T MPUT Except where the student has received A student’s cumulative grade point average shall The grades of “pass”, “fail”, “W”, and “I” bear no Therefore, a student who is admitted to a In order to ensure that all students are capable The rules governing requests for extensions of E ENS

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cademic Policies cademic Section TitleA First professional students lacking basic program upon the expiration of the leave, he/she computer skills (especially in word processing, has the option to withdraw voluntarily; otherwise, email, and Internet use) will find some supportive he/she is removed from the roll. The student documents in materials shared during the Prolog. continues to be assessed the appropriate Student Further assistance may need to be found by Services Fees during the leave period. remedial help in these areas at their own expense. If a student who has been removed from the roll Seminary helpdesk support is limited to the is later readmitted, he/she will be subject to the software and hardware specifications issued each graduation requirements in effect at the time of June. readmission. ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS OF COURSEWORK Students should be aware that the limit for Each faculty member may decide whether to deferral of federal loans is 180 days, assuming the accept on-line submissions of homework or papers. one-time grace period has not already been used. Students who submit papers by email may receive INACTIVE STATUS, REMOVAL FROM THE ROLL comments from the instructor by email; it is not A first professional student who has completed the seminary’s responsibility to print hard copies no courses for credit in three consecutive semesters of papers. It is the student’s responsibility to or the intervening short terms is presumed submit work on time and in a form readable by the 52 inactive and removed from the roll. An advanced instructor. A paper that arrives late or in unreadable level student on financial hold who has not taken form will be considered late for grading purposes. courses or otherwise been active for two academic VOLUNTARY WITHDRAWAL FROM THE years shall be removed from the roll. Such students SEMINARY may subsequently apply for readmission and will be A student in good standing may voluntarily subject to the degree requirements in effect at the withdraw from the seminary at any time upon time of their readmission. written notification to the Faculty through the Dean TRANSCRIPTS and the Registrar. The effective date of withdrawal A transcript of each student’s record will be for refund and loan deferral purposes is that of supplied without charge upon the student’s receipt of the request by the Dean and Registrar. graduation or withdrawal from the seminary if the Before taking such action, the student is encouraged student has no outstanding obligations to the to confer with the Dean, his/her faculty advisor, and Seminary. Additional transcripts will be furnished appropriate ecclesiastical officials. If a withdrawn only upon the signed, written request of the student is later readmitted, he/she will be subject to student and payment of appropriate fees. Under the graduation requirements in effect at the time of no circumstances will transcripts be released if the readmission. student or former student has outstanding financial TUITION REFUNDS IN THE EVENT OF obligations to the seminary. WITHDRAWAL EXPIRATION OF COURSE CREDITS In cases of withdrawal (see above), dismissal, A completed course may be applied toward suspension, or leave of absence, tuition will be degree requirements until ten years have elapsed refunded on a prorated basis up to the mid-point of since its completion. Exception requires Faculty the semester or term, but there will be no refunds approval. for any reason after the mid-point. The mid-point of each term is specified in the official calendar of the Seminary as published in the specific term ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES supplements of The Catalog. A separate table of STUDENT DISABILITIES refund calculation applies when the student has The seminary is committed to providing an received a Stafford Loan for the term in progress; environment in which all students have full access see page 16. to educational opportunities and community life. LEAVE OF ABSENCE In order for the seminary to provide reasonable A student in good standing may request the and appropriate accommodations to students with Faculty through the Dean (or Associate Dean of either short- or long-term disabilities, documented Graduate Education) to grant a leave of absence. evidence of the disability and of the required When approved, a leave is normally for the balance accommodation is needed. of the then-current academic year with the option For further information on the documentation to request renewal for not more than one additional and accommodation of disabilities, contact the year. If the student decides not to resume the Director of Student Services. Students seeking

The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia S DI learning. A student who wishes to formally pursue to have an academic environment conducive to PR shall be final. Board of Trustees, and its decision upon the matter shall be heard by the Executive Committee of the Faculty for decision. Appeals of the Faculty decision the petition has merit, it shall be placed before the the Dean for redress. If the Dean determines that injustice in a particular circumstance may petition definitions, and/or practices have done him/her an effect at the time of readmission. will be subject to the graduation requirements in student. shall be provided upon the written request of the Faculty setting forth the reasons for the dismissal and mutual respect. A written statement from the of cheating, plagiarism, or other violations of trust on the general welfare of the community, or in cases behaviors that have a significant disruptive effect necessary, for instance, if the student exhibits of the Seminary. Such action may be deemed conduct is judged to be detrimental to the welfare with ecclesiastical authorities concerned, whose substandard or, after consultation when appropriate Faculty, students whose academic performance is dismiss or exclude at any time, by action of the be in jeopardy. seminary, or the safety of persons or property, may when, in that officer’s judgment, the welfare of the institution, or to impose a lesser disciplinary action, action to suspend or dismiss a student from the on behalf of the President) to take emergency the President of the seminary (or the Dean, acting to time adopt and publish. It is the prerogative of the Board of Trustees or the Faculty may from time and to be governed by such rules and regulations as students are expected to live with Christian integrity found in the Student Handbook. Responsibilities and Freedoms of Students may be S term. six weeks prior to the beginning of the semester or accommodation must contact the Director at least academic and/or physical modifications or T TUD S UD O The seminary supports the right of students Any student who believes that these standards, Process for Redress If a dismissed student is later readmitted, he/she The seminary also reserves the right to In all areas of community and personal life, A complete statement on the Rights, CIP C EN E EN L DUR I T C NA T RIGHT RY E O MP A CTI LA S

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cademic Policies cademic Section TitleA assignment). In addition, in the case of plagiarism fully in the courses for which they register and on a major assignment, the failure of the course will to keep up on all assignments. To this end, it is also lead to the student being placed on academic generally assumed that full-time students (those probation for the next semester of study. A second who take 4 or more units a semester) will not offense will normally be penalized by dismissal from work more than 15-20 hours per week while taking the seminary. classes and that such students will therefore The full statement on plagiarism and its be able to avail themselves of the full range of consequences is published in the Student seminary courses, both weekday and evening/ Handbook. weekend. Students who work full-time and cannot take weekday courses recognize that courses will STUDENT RECORDS not always be available when they wish or need The seminary accords to all students the rights to take them, and this may lengthen their time of under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act study. (FERPA) of 1974, as amended. This Act protects the A student’s advisor may, on the basis privacy of education records, affirms students’ right of cumulative GPA, repeated extensions to inspect and review their records, and provides (“incompletes”), and/or other evidence, require the guidelines for correcting inaccurate or misleading student to choose between reducing employment data. Students also have the right to file complaints 54 and reducing his/her course load. A student may with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act appeal the advisor’s decision in writing to the Dean, Office. who, after consulting the advisor, can validate or Directory information which the seminary may overrule the decision or place it before the Faculty give out at its discretion includes the student’s for a decision. name, spouse’s name, home and school addresses, Full-time students whose required reduction in home and school telephone numbers, email course load negatively impacts their financial aid address, photograph, church affiliation, degree eligibility may petition the Financial Aid Committee program, citizenship, degrees earned, and dates to extend the student’s eligibility for aid beyond the of attendance. Students may withhold directory normal 6 semesters to a maximum of 8 semesters. If information from being released outside of the the petition is approved, the total amount of aid the seminary community by notifying the Registrar student would have received for one semester or within the first two weeks of the Fall Semester. one year may be distributed to the student over two A student may also authorize release of certain semesters or two years. additional information by writing to the Registrar. Other information from students’ education CAMPUS SECURITY INFORMATION records is confidential and available only on a need- Consistent with the College and University to-know basis to faculty, administrative officers, Security Information Act, the Seminary’s Security and certain other seminary staff with specifically Department each year informs the Seminary of designated responsibilities. The information may crime statistics for the preceding calendar year. This be available as well as to persons from accrediting report is made via the Safety and Security area of agencies, persons with a judicial order, and persons the LTSP Web site: www.Ltsp.edu/safety. requesting information in an emergency to protect INSURANCE LIABILITY AND PERSONAL the health or safety of students or others. Under the PROPERTY Act, these persons are permitted access to particular The seminary’s liability insurance provides information as needed. compensation for injury to persons participating Students are encouraged to sign a limited waiver in on-campus programs of the seminary. Non- at entrance permitting release of certain specified seminary groups using seminary facilities and items of information to officials responsible for the seminary personnel and students hosting non- ecclesiastical candidacy process in the student’s seminary events on campus need to provide a denomination. Absent that release authorization, certificate of insurance attesting to adequate the student needs to provide a signed, written coverage from other carriers. request on each occasion such information is Students living in seminary housing need to be required in the candidacy process. aware that their personal property is not covered for Additional information concerning retention damage or loss by the seminary’s insurance. They of student records may be found in the Student should arrange for coverage via a rider on a family Handbook. policy or via a dedicated household contents policy STUDENT EMPLOYMENT of their own. Seminary students are expected to participate

The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia arranged with the host institution. home institutions. Room and board, if needed, are health insurance and Stafford loans through their registration basis. Students remain eligible for can be undertaken at either institution on a cross- students from one to the other. A full year of study the Seminary provides for exchange of faculty and Y Rajashekar. contacting the Dean of the Seminary, Dr. J. Paul encouraged to plan ahead for such study by period. Students interested in this program are seminary the student is attending for the exchange tuition, room, and board are paid at the rate of the through their home institutions. However, costs for eligible for health insurance and Stafford loans another Cluster institution on exchange remain seminary. completing the degree requirements for the home another school so that they are not penalized in with students who desire to register for courses at academic Deans are committed to working closely other two campuses) and faculty exchanges. The semesters (semesters spent studying on one of the institutions share opportunities for exchange professional students enrolled at one of the three the DMin program on behalf of the cluster. First at each individual seminary. LTSP administers Columbia, SC) more accessible to the students and Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary in Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg, PA, resources of three ELCA seminaries (LTSP, the SE TH option, if it is available. understand that they are to choose the graded with institutions offering pass/fail courses should Additionally, students who participate in exchanges delaying completion of their degree programs. programs anywhere may have the result of in their particular degree programs, exchange however, that, depending upon the requirements community. All students should be advised, educational resources available in the larger relationships that enable the student to maximize enhanced through several important institutional I LEA N ALE T MI E An agreement between Yale Divinity School and Full-time first professional students attending Formed in 1994, this partnership makes the The Seminary’s educational programs are E

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L TI UTH ONS E R HIP AN S CR PR CH opportunities with: school. the various seminaries, including supper at the host their LTSP supervisor. Class meetings are held at is limited to four specially invited LTSP seniors and student papers on a theological topic. Enrollment which involves the presentation and discussion of venture (listed as course SGN501 at this Seminary), Pennsylvania have conducted this ecumenical TH language prerequisites. Students interested in such institutions. Some exchange programs have waiver of student tuition have been forged with other countries. Exchange agreements providing for a term or a year of their studies at institutions in I students from the two institutions. allows for cross-registration of master’s degree-level courses from the seminary and the college and in spirituality at the seminary, which integrates provides a Doctor of Ministry degree with a focus school for schedules and registration materials. available, contact the registrars of each seminary or N T OSS O ES E Formal agreements offer additional study Since 1959 six seminaries in eastern Transfer of credit is permissible with selected LTSP students are encouraged to consider taking An agreement with Chestnut Hill College For more information concerning courses • • • • • E • • • • • • GR I

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earning Resources earning Section TitleL study should contact the Dean for more information. Clark Fry, first president of the Lutheran UPSALA/WAGNER PROGRAM Church in America, an annual series of lectures is held at the Seminary. Franklin This program, originally between Upsala College Clark Fry graduated from LTSP in 1925. and the Seminary, was assumed by Wagner College, Staten Island, NY, when Upsala closed. The program • In 1992 Emma Shearer established The Rev. is designed to identify and support the development Dr. Francis A. Shearer Endowment for Social of persons of color or whose primary language Ministry and Aging Ministry, providing for is other than English as candidates for ordained courses, conferences, and lectures. ministry in the ELCA. This partnership is based • In 1962 a bequest was received from the upon the work of congregations, clergy, and synods, estate of Kathryne M. Fisher endowing the all of whom cooperate to identify prospective John C. and Kathryne M. Fisher Fund to candidates for nomination to the special program. support lectures and convocations. The program itself includes a set of counseling, • Each spring, the annual Alumni/ae placement, and other support services, and service- Convocation offers a series of provocative repayable grants from the college and the seminary lectures by distinguished persons of the to enable candidates to pursue their undergraduate Church. degree at Wagner College and theological studies at 56 this seminary. • In 1994 St. John’s Lutheran Church, Summit, NJ, endowed a visiting professorship which EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF PENNSYLVANIA each year brings to campus a leading scholar A distinctive relationship exists between LTSP who presents a public lecture in the spring, and the Diocese of Pennsylvania of the Episcopal in addition to offering courses for both first Church. Through the establishment of a Chair in professional and advanced level students. Anglican Studies and the longstanding generosity THE KRAUTH MEMORIAL LIBRARY of the Booth-Ferris Foundation, the seminary offers regular courses in Anglican studies. The Diocese The heart of the Seminary’s educational program also locates its training program for permanent is the Krauth Memorial Library. Appropriately, it is deacons at the Seminary. Such students take a set located at the focal point of the campus. The Library program of fourteen courses, which may be applied houses over 200,000 items and is one of the finest toward the MAR degree (see page 33). Guidance scholarly collections in any Lutheran institution in and support are provided by an Anglican Program America. A staff of professionally trained persons Advisory Committee, an Anglican students’ advisor, is available for consultation and assistance. Group and the Office of Contextual Education. and individual bibliographic instruction is provided by the staff and is also available online. During the ST. JOHN’S (SUMMIT) VISITING academic year the Library is open weekdays and PROFESSORSHIP evenings as well as weekends. During the summer, In 1994 St. John’s Lutheran Church, Summit, hours are normally confined to weekdays only. NJ, endowed a visiting professorship which brings Consult the Library office or the Library portion of to campus each year a leading scholar who assists the Seminary’s Web site for exact hours. the seminary in further strengthening its Lutheran The Library is a member of PALINET/OCLC, confessional and ecumenical orientation. a computer network serving all types of libraries OTHER CHRISTIAN CHURCH ORGANIZATIONS in the United States and abroad. As part of the Courses in history and polity are offered for Eastern Cluster of Lutheran Seminaries, the Krauth students of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Memorial Library is partnered with the libraries the United Methodist Church, the Episcopal Church, of Gettysburg and Southern Seminaries and has the United Church of Christ, the Church of God in constructed a common database of holdings to Christ, and the Baptist and Pentecostal traditions. serve its constituencies better. The Seminary also enjoys United Methodist The Cluster’s integrated computer system, certification. “ECCO,” provides access to over 400,000 items in the three libraries and is searchable through the ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES internet. A link to “ECCO,” as well as remote access LECTURESHIPS to other relevant databases, is on the seminary’s • Under a grant established as a memorial Web page. to Carl Christian Hein, first president of the THE LUTHERAN ARCHIVES CENTER American Lutheran Church, and Franklin The Lutheran Archives Center at Philadelphia

The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia S TH TH students may pursue their degrees through evening the MDiv and MAR degree programs. Concentration Black Church concentration/specialization within Church Leadership program. MAR program. The UTI also offers a Certificate in program and the Black Church specialization of the through the Black Church concentration in the MDiv the Black Church context. The UTI does this work theological education with a focus on ministry in The UTI promotes accredited, postbaccalaureate Andrew Willis and the late Rev. Dr. Randolph Jones. founded in 1980 under the leadership of the Rev. Dr. TH ecclesiastical clothing, gifts, and supplies. larger community with an inventory of books, Fortress, serves students, faculty, and the BOO TH advantage of their seminary education. enhance their skills in order to take maximum who need to increase their knowledge and/or provides a variety of resources to assist students is requested and managed by the LTSP Help Desk. for classroom and other public presentations which classroom. The media center supports equipment and manages media resources for faculty use in the external programs and presentations, and provides recordings of seminary events and significant maintains an extensive library of audio and video studio and on location. The Center produces and and audio production capabilities, both in its schedule. staff are available for consultation on a limited historians and other interested persons. Archives make the archival materials more accessible to room, processing workroom and exhibition area Brossman Learning Center, where a new reading In 2005 they moved to their new quarters in The seminary’s supporting synods are housed at LTSP. archives in the ELCA. The archives of five of the archives programs and national-level (churchwide) (ELCA). It is part of a network of nine regional 7) for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America is the Northeast Regional Archives Center (Region P E E E E E The UTI provides advice and resources for the The Urban Theological Institute (UTI) was The campus bookstore, managed by Augsburg The Helps Center, located in the Library, The Media Center provides multimedia, video M UR CI K L A T S UG E AL S T BAN DI P H O SB PR A R C E EL URG TH EN O P S EOLO GR T C FO E EN R A RTR M GIC T E S ESS R

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earning Resources earning Section TitleL courses, special Latino tutorial sections of regular at the seminary, typically for two years each. introductory courses, and field education and/or Campus Services. The Faculty’s Globalization internship placements in Latino contexts. For more Committee guides programs and services. An information, see pages 29 (MDiv) and 33 (MAR). international student support group regularly meets The Instituto is also a resource for congregations over meals. Additionally, supplies of clothing and and other church constituents for the education and household articles are collected and maintained on training of lay and clergy alike in matters pertaining campus for international students. to Latino culture, ministry, and theology. Travel Seminars. Global awareness travel GLOBAL, ECUMENICAL AND INTERRELIGIOUS seminars conducted since 1990 have reached four CONCERNS continents and included Board members, faculty, Institute for Ecumenical and Interreligious students, pastors and ELCA staff (and spouses Dialogue of each). The goal is for participants to gain an The Institute has three interrelated objectives: understanding of the religious, cultural, economic, a) Academic - to educate persons concerning the and political dynamics of the host countries and to history, theology, and current developments of struggle with the implications for ministry both on- the ecumenical and inter-religious movements; b) site and at home. These rigorous trips emphasize 58 Professional - to equip congregational leaders to pre-trip orientation, education, and team building minister in a challenging, multi-religious, multi- and follow-up experiences. denominational context; c) Dialogical - to encourage Visiting Faculty and Scholars. The seminary and facilitate conversation and communication regularly invites visiting international scholars among persons of different traditions in order and professors to campus to serve as resources to promote understanding. The Director is LTSP to both faculty and students. The seminary’s own Professor and Dean J. Paul Rajashekar. faculty members are encouraged to include global Multicultural Mission Resource Center dimensions in sabbatical proposals. The Multicultural Mission Resource Center Scholarships. Several endowed scholarship funds (MMRC) was founded in 2003 to develop resources support study by international students at LTSP or and train clergy and laity for leadership in the study by LTSP students in other countries: Northeastern U.S., which in recent decades has • The Clarence and Katharine Lee Global undergone a significant demographic change Scholarship Fund. An endowed fund through immigration and the growth of minority dedicated to support study in Africa and communities. The MMRC goals include: third-world countries or to support study by • Documenting multicultural ministry and persons from such nations at LTSP. mission initiatives • The James T. and Elizabeth H. Powers Fund. • Networking with multicultural ministry and A gift designated by the seminary Board of mission partners in the Northeast Trustees for support of international students in the cooperative program with the ELCA’s • Involving ethnic leaders in planning and Division for Global Mission. implementing MMRC programs • The Kelchner Fund. An endowed fund in • Organizing leadership training opportunities custody of the Northeastern Pennsylvania both for clergy and laity to work among Synod, ELCA, but directed to the seminary to culturally diverse communities support development of persons to minister • Offering degree and non-degree programs in Asia and for the support of visiting scholars with a multicultural focus from Asia. • Providing internet and web resources • The Kathryn C. Nitchkey Fund. An endowed A faculty position, the H. George Anderson Chair fund to support study in Israel. of Mission and Cultures, is related to the MMRC. • The Kevil Fund. An endowed fund for the For information on the Multicultural Ministry MDiv support of international students. concentration, see page 29. SOCIAL MINISTRY AND AGING MINISTRY Other Programs and Services Thanks to significant support from the Rev. Dr. Co-sponsored Student Scholarships. Each year Francis A. Shearer (’27) and his family, a variety the seminary joins with the ELCA Global Mission of experiences are offered in the areas of social International Scholarship Office in co-sponsoring ministry and aging ministry. Each year selected one or more new advanced level students for study

The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia FA LEA Church and the world. by equipping individuals for their ministry in the and Life programming is to support congregations enrichment and growth. The overall aim of Faith to the Church, while others focus on personal these programs better prepare people for service ordained/rostered leaders and laypersons. Some of provide lifelong learning opportunities for both Faith and Life Institute ideas that they develop along the way. explore ways to communicate new and innovative independent studies related to their area, and will existing seminary electives and/or arrange for related to their area, take opportunities to intensify communities will also engage in a core course arena of ministry. It is hoped that members of the the congregation’s ministry as it relates to their context, seeking to learn from and strengthen related to their congregation or ministry engage in intentional reflection and conversation on-one conversations with the mentor. They also which the larger community is invited, and by one- facilitates the learning of the community and to leading one event per semester that relates to and and conversation with a mentor, by planning and gathering in community via regular shared meals live out the particular purpose of their group by Youth and Justice. Learning Communities sponsored by the seminary: opportunity to apply for acceptance into one of two also periodically offered. relating to social ministry and aging ministry are program offered on campus. Conferences on topics support is provided for the annual Lutherhostel Lutheran advocacy ministries. Additionally, program students are encouraged to participate in work with ITH Available resources and programs include: The seminary’s focus on mission includes the Members of each learning community seek to • • LTSP offers first professional students the R

N settings. faithful and effective leaders in multicultural discernment and practice for the formation of advocate for justice, fostering conversation, the suffering of the world and to work and youth in multicultural settings. engage in ministries and public witness with practice for the formation of leaders who fostering conversation, discernment and youth in all their depth and complexity by The The AN I N G C D Justice Learning Community Youth Learning Community L O I FE MMU I NS , an initiative designed to N TITUT ITI ES E seeks to engage seeks to cherish Ltsp.edu/faithandlife). complete listing on the seminary Web site (www. Director of the Faith and Life Institute, or check the For more information contact Mark A. Staples, • • • • • • • • • • • •

featuring activities and education for women Rest, Refreshment and Renewal fellowship and education for men Men in Mission among the laity Academy for developing faith and leadership Faith and Leadership Academy leaders, etc. ministry leaders, synodically authorized worship assistants, council members, youth Church School/Confirmation teachers, courses for equipping individual Sunday On-line Theological Study for Laity adult forums, retreats, etc. for five sessions. Designed for Lenten series, teacher’s guide and participant worksheets Reproducible Studies (www.Ltsp.edu) downloaded free from the seminary Web site Free Items Admissions. for renewal. Direct inquiries to the Director of quietude and conversation—opportunities usually a combination of study, research, are designed by the participants and are up to a week at modest cost. These visits accommodations for periods of a few days on campus with apartment or studio and rostered leaders may arrange to stay Clergy, particularly those in mission fields, Pastor-in-Residence/Missionary-in-Residence workshops and studies on location the seminary Faculty to lead a variety of and synods may arrange for members of the Director of Admissions, congregations Faculty-in-Residence and ethics for the professions Faith at Work timely interest special events and courses on topics of The Mt. Airy School of Religion faith aged 55 and older, both clergy and lay on a theme of timely interest to people of Lutherhostel health ministry interested in the changes and challenges in Health Ministry : Brief studies that may be : An annual June activity focusing : A series of seminars on values : One-day events filled with : One-day events for persons : Complete reproducible : With assistance from The Catalog / Catalog The : A six-session : Occasional : One-day events : On-line 2006–2008 :

earning Resources earning Section TitleL THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION WITH YOUTH an organizing and enthusiastic network of partners The ministry called Theological Education with Youth who work together to provide theologically sound (TEY) is a creative partnership between LTSP and vocational discernment programs for young the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg, adults under the rubrics of “Identify,” “Nurture” along with congregations, youth ministries and and “Sustain.” “Identify” programs are broad in synods of ELCA Regions 7 and 8. TEY has touched scope and focus, raising general questions of the lives of over 600 young people since its vocation with as many young adults as possible and inception in 2000. creating entry points for other programs. “Nurture” programs extend, deepen and focus these efforts. The ministry seeks to inflame the faith and “Sustain” programs provide profound experiences witness of high school-age youth through intensive in congregational ministry. nConnect is intended theological and vocational exploration in four to create a dynamic, resilient and growing network meeting places: that supports increased numbers of young adults • Affirmation of Baptism Festivals, one-day entering seminary with a vocational commitment to formation events which welcome up to 100 and aptitudes and foundations for public ministry. ninth-grade youth to the campuses of each More information is available on-line: seminary yearly. Designed to augment the www.projectconnect.org. confirmation practices of congregations 60 and to gather young people for a unique experience of the body of Christ, these events focus on the personal and corporate dimensions of baptism and on the baptismal callings to serve and witness in God’s world. • A seven-day Crossroads Event for up to 36 rising juniors (those who have just completed their tenth-grade year), inviting youth to travel to a variety of places where the gospel intersects with and transforms the world. Ministries and ministers of advocacy and prophetic witness, diaconal service, international relief and development are encountered in this pilgrimage, centered at LTSG as host site. Theological foundations, experiential learning, testimonies, and dialogue on vocation are at the heart of the event. • A two-week Summer Theological Academy for up to 30 rising seniors (those who have just completed their eleventh-grade year), hosted at one of the regional Lutheran colleges. The Academy is an intentional Christian community of worship, high quality theological seeking and questioning, vocational conversation, servant learning, and arts. • One-week biblical and theological conversations with high school-age Counselors-in-Training and other youth leaders, held at outdoor ministry centers (church camps) of ELCA Regions 7 and 8. More information is available on-line: tey.easterncluster.org. PROJECT CONNECT Project Connect: Calling Faithful Leaders for a Changing World is an initiative of the Eastern Cluster of Lutheran Seminaries, funded by a $3 million grant from the Lilly Endowment Inc. It is intended to strengthen the ecology of call in the East through

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(1 unit) Theological issues and themes in the New (Pre-requisite: BBH100) As announced Testament, with consideration of their relationship to BBH312 Hebrew Readings: Prophets (pass/fail). similar themes in the Old Testament, and the relevance BBH302 but pass/fail. of this witness for faith. (Pre-requisite: Old Testament and New Testament, or permission of the instructor) As BBH303 Hebrew Readings: Psalms, Wisdom (1/2 announced unit) Reading and detailed exegesis of selected passages. (Pre-requisite: BBH100) As announced BBT313 Sex and Scripture: Feminist Issues in Interpretation (1 unit) A consideration of the major 62 BBH313 Hebrew Readings: Psalms, Wisdom (pass/ methodological and textual issues of biblical hermeneu- fail). BBH303 but pass/fail. tics raised by feminism and feminist interpretation of BBH320 Intermediate Hebrew: Beyond Jots and the New and Old Testaments. Issues addressed include Tittles (1 unit) An intermediate study of biblical Hebrew the nature of the divine, the roles of women as religious for sermon and congregational Bible study preparation, authorities and believers, the nature of blessedness and as well as for personal Bible study. Students will read evil. Attention is given to the impact of these issues on Ruth in its entirety in Hebrew in order to expand their contemporary believers and religious institutions. (Pre- knowledge of biblical Hebrew vocabulary and syntax that requisite: Old Testament and New Testament, or equiva- will facilitate the careful exegesis of other biblical texts. lent) Dr. Mattison (Pre-requisite: BBH100 or equivalent). Dr. Gafney BBT314 Apocalyptic Thought and Literature (1 unit) Bible: Biblical Studies A survey of the major apocalyptic passages of the Bible, Electives with their theme of the “end times,” and their social world and literary genre. (Pre-requisite: Old Testament BBS301 Intertestamental Literature (1 unit) Studies and New Testament, or equivalent) As announced of the literature developed between the closing of the Hebrew canon and the introduction of the apostolic writ- BBT315 Father, Children, Home (1 unit) A study of ings. (Pre-requisite: Old Testament 1 and 2) As announced the employment of metaphors of family life for ordering both the divine and human realms in the Bible. BBS304 Biblical Models of Society (1 unit) An Students will learn to analyze themes and images in attempt at a biblical understanding of the nature of soci- biblical texts from both sociological and literary perspec- ety through exegesis of pertinent biblical passages and tives, and compare the use of these images between reflection on the work of contemporary social ethicists. Old and New Testaments. Students will also learn how (Pre-requisite: Old Testament 1 and 2 and New Testament to employ these thematic resources in preaching. (Pre- 1 and 2, or equivalent) Dr. Robinson requisite: Old Testament and New Testament, or equiva- BBS305 Skepticism and the Quest for Meaning (1 lent) Enrollment limited to 15. Dr. Mattison unit) Job finds God unjust and Qohelet brands all life BBT316 Biblical Authority (1 unit) An exploration of vanity. A close examination of both books prompts biblical authority in the Church and in Christian life. reflection on skepticism as a religious response. (Pre- Issues include modes of biblical authority; a range of requisite: Old Testament 1 and 2) Dr. Robinson biblical perspectives on selected themes; inner-biblical BBS320 Introduction to Rabbinic Literature An intro- authority issues within and between testaments; con- duction to some of the sacred literature of Rabbinic temporary congregational, denominational, and ecumen- Judaism. Class will study selections from texts of the ical issues relating to biblical authority. (Pre-requisites: Ta’anitic period (1st-4th centuries C.E.), including the Old Testament and New Testament, or equivalent) As Mishna, Babylonian Talmud, and Midrashim. Students announced will be introduced to several systems of biblical inter- BBT317 The Hermeneutics of Faith: Biblical pretation, narrative, and legal discourses, and evolution Interpretation and the North American Church (1 unit) of liturgy. (Pre-requisite: BNT100/101 or BOT100/101; An examination of the resources provided by critical prior knowledge of Hebrew helpful, but not required) Dr. biblical methodologies for parish ministry. The course Gafney is grounded in a historical review of the role of the Bible

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Feminist perspectives include Jewish, thereadings ofwomen ofcolor outside the continental andapply the biblical text, with particular attention to tionofthe ways inwhich women understand, interpret, F BB Testament)Enrollment limited to15. secularand religious communities. (Pre-requisite: Old andthe impact ofinterpretive practices oncontemporary rolesand status indicators ofancient Israelite women sociology,archaeology, and critical inquiry toanalyze the ciplinarytools ofliterary analysis, cultural anthropology, textsabout women and bywomen. Utilizes the interdis ingtogendered subjects, and interpretation ofbiblical women,women’s stories, rituals and legislation pertain munities.Specific focus onthe narrative portrayal of Protestant)and Jewish (Judean and Samaritan) com tiontothe New Testament epistolary literature and the andRevelation (with Greek) BN Greek) anintentional manner. (Pre-requisite orco-requisite: interpretations.Sections will engage the Greek text in willinclude canonical and 21 sociological,and literary criticisms. Hermeneutical foci rialonsecond-temple Judaism, source, form, redaction, Methodologicalfoci will include the historical mate Johannineepistles. Content will accent the four Gospels. Testament:Mark, Matthew, Luke, John, Acts, and the Anintroduction tothe narrative literature ofthe New A BN Testamentelective subsequent tocompletion ofBBG100. Greekare required tocomplete Greek Readings oranexegetical New havereceived credit for New Testament and1without 2 having had mentfor all MDiv students. 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Course Course fferings SectionO Title Book of Revelation. The epistles studied are the seven BNT351 Gospel Parables (1 unit) A study of the form undisputed Pauline letters (Romans, 1 & 2 Cor, Gal, Phil, and character of parable stories in the Synoptic Gospels. 1 Thess, Philemon); the Deutero-Pauline (Eph, Col), the Comparative materials from the period will help to Pastoral (1 & 2 Tim, Titus) and Catholic Epistles (James, provide literary, historical, sociological, and theologi- 1 & 2 Peter, Jude); 2 Thess, and Hebrews. The content cal perspectives on these narratives. Class will seek to focus of the course will be on the seven undisputed let- appreciate the diverse aspects and uses of these biblical ters of Paul. Methodological foci include Greco-Roman narratives in order better to understand what they can background material; text, rhetorical, social-scientific, tell us of Jesus’ ministry, the ongoing interpretations of canonical, and 21st-century reader-response criti- the churches, and their use in contemporary ministry. cisms; and the use of the LXX in the New Testament. (Pre-requisite: New Testament) As announced Hermeneutical foci include the role of Revelation in mil- BNT352 Matthew and Mark: Obedience to the lenarian discourse; the relation of Paul to second-temple Gospel (1 unit) Mark’s believer belongs to no Church Judaism; and the protestant appropriation of Pauline the- and follows Jesus to the cross as God’s reign brings the ology in areas such as Justification, Law/Gospel, and the end-time. Matthew’s believer is a Church member, study- Theology of the Cross. Sections will engage the Greek ing Jesus’ words, acting rightly for the Father’s glory for- text in an intentional manner. (Pre-requisite: Greek, New ever. These strikingly different views of obedience will be Testament 1) As announced examined. (Pre-requisite: New Testament) Dr. Mattison 64 MAR Core Requirements BNT353 Discipleship and the Gospels (1 unit) The BNT110 and BNT111 together fulfill the New Testament require- Gospels are traditionally read to provide descriptions of ment for MAR students, except that MAR students having a Bible the person and mission of the historical Jesus. They can specialization are to complete BNT100/101. also be read to provide models of how contemporary dis- BNT110 New Testament Introduction 1: Gospels, ciples are to conduct the mission Jesus has entrusted to Acts, and Johannine Literature (without Greek) (1 unit) believers. This course teaches students to explore each The same course as BNT100, but with separate sections Gospel text in both ways. Texts to be studied are chosen that do not use Greek in exegetical assignments. Offered from call and controversy stories, parables, miracles and as an option for MAR students who are not Bible majors. passion narratives. (Pre-requisite: New Testament) Dr. As announced Mattison BNT111 New Testament Introduction 2: Epistles and BNT360 Romans (1 unit) A close reading of Paul’s Revelation (without Greek) (1 unit) The same course as Epistle to the Romans by means of historical, rhetori- BNT110, but with separate sections that do not use Greek cal, literary, and social scientific criticisms. The course in exegetical assignments. Offered as an option for MAR will also explore the relationship between the “New students who are not Bible majors. (Pre-requisite: New Perspective on Paul” in New Testament scholarship and Testament 1) As announced “traditional Lutheran” interpretations of the “law” and “justification” language in Paul’s letters. (Pre-requisite: New Testament Electives New Testament) Dr. Heen BNT310 The Gospel of Matthew: Lectionary Year A (1 BNT361 The Corinthian Correspondence (1 unit) unit) A study of the Gospel of Matthew focused in partic- An exegetical study of Paul’s letters to the Church in ular on the vocation of believers, the nature of religious Corinth. (Pre-requisite: New Testament) Dr. Mattison authority, and the use of language for God in relationship to Matthew’s community. Includes consideration of BNT363 I Thank God for You: A Study of exegesis and preaching concerns. (Pre-requisite: New Discipleship and Community in Paul’s Letters (1 Testament) Dr. Mattison unit) In a world alien to Christians and hostile to Jews, Paul was highly effective at making disciples for Christ. BNT330 The Witness of Luke (1 unit) A study of the How did he do it? How might you? Amid strong social Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. (Pre-requi- inequities and in constant peril of death, he persuaded site: New Testament) Dr. Mattison new believers to form solid, enduring communities BNT340 The Gospel of John (1 unit) An introduction who shared the mind of Christ. How did he do it? to the Fourth Gospel in terms of its historical origin, liter- How might you? We will study the patterns of Paul’s ary nature, and theological teaching. (Pre-requisite: New faith and mission behavior that undergird his public Testament) Enrollment limited to 15. Dr. Heen witness for the sake of developing and strengthening the student’s own public witness and skill at community BNT350 The Sermon on the Mount (1 unit) A detailed development. (Pre-requisite: New Testament) consideration of chapters 5-7 in the context of the Gospel Dr. of Matthew, with attention to origins, history of interpre- Mattison tation, and use today. (Pre-requisite: New Testament) BNT369 The Epistle to the Hebrews (1 unit) A close As announced reading of the Epistle to the Hebrews by means of his-

The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia Hebrew) extensiveattention. (Pre-requisite orco-requisite: suchasthe authority and inspiration ofscripture receive literaryapproaches. Important theological concepts formcriticism, redaction criticism, and several recent understandingthese books, including source criticism, alsointroduces scholarly methodologies critical to asPsalms, Proverbs, Job, and Chronicles. The course traditionasthe Writings, containing such diverse books ofthe Bible together, with the books known inJewish Hebrew) BO OldTestament elective subsequent tocompletion ofBBH100. Hebreware required tocomplete Hebrew Readings oranexegetical havereceived credit for Old Testament and1without 2 having had mentfor all MDiv students. 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Course Course fferings SectionO Title meneutically, with students studying sermons from the History and Systematic Theology: Numbers corpus as well as preparing their own. (Pre-req- History of Christianity uisites: Old Testament and Homiletics. Hebrew helpful Required but not required.) Dr. Gafney HCH100 Introduction to the History of Christianity (1 BOT330 The Book of Psalms (1 unit) An exploration of unit) A survey of the significant issues and trends in the the poetry and theology of the Psalms and their relevance history of the Christian church from its beginnings to the for Christian ministries, emphasizing careful studies of dawn of modernity. As announced Psalm texts as well as comparison with other poetic texts within the Hebrew Bible, and later texts in the Psalms Denominational Polity Option tradition (Apocrypha, Qumran, New Testament, Christian Student selects the option appropriate to his/her tradition to fulfill liturgy and hymnody). (Pre-requisite: Old Testament or the requirement. Additional courses may be taken as free electives consent of instructor) As announced or to fulfill the ecumenical requirement. Students of traditions other BOT340 The Wisdom Literature (1 unit) Interpretation than those listed below may take courses elsewhere for transfer or of the wisdom literature of the Bible, with an emphasis fulfill requirement through independent study. on Old Testament texts (Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes) and HCH201 The Lutheran Confessions (1 unit) An analy- some attention to texts in the apocrypha, wisdom themes sis of the history and development of the theology of in the New Testament, and extrabiblical wisdom. The 66 the documents comprising The Book of Concord with a view texts are approached both in their ancient contexts and to establishing the importance of their contents for the as resources for Christian theology and ministries. (Pre- ministry of pastors, teachers, and congregations. (Pre- requisite: Old Testament or consent of the instructor). As requisite: HCH100 or an Early Church course and/or announced HTH100) Dr. Wengert BOT350 The Book of Isaiah (1 unit) Exegesis of texts HCH202 Essentials of Anglicanism (1 unit) An from the book of Isaiah, with emphasis on the relation introduction to the origins and major developments of various parts of the book of Isaiah to one another, and of Anglican theology, spirituality, and ecclesiology, the implications of Isaiah for contemporary theology and from ancient Celtic roots, through Henry VIII and the practice. (Pre-requisite: Old Testament or consent of Elizabethan Settlement, to the American Episcopal instructor) As announced Church and the worldwide Anglican communion today. BOT370 The Minor Prophets (1 unit) The “Book of the Students trace the “via media” of Protestant and Catholic Twelve” contains visions, comedy, ethical teaching, and roots of the Anglican tripod of scripture, tradition and some of the most profound reflection on God’s relation reason, and the Book of Common Prayer. Expressions of to God’s people in the Bible. This seminar probes each Anglican spirituality in literature and the arts are consid- of the twelve books, seeking to hear clearly each distinc- ered. As announced tive message. Study will focus on both literary structure HCH203 Denominational Polity: African Methodist and historical setting. (Pre-requisite: Old Testament or Episcopal (1 unit) permission of the instructor.) Dr. Robinson HCH204 Denominational Polity: Baptist (1 unit) BOT390 History of Interpretation of the Old Testament (1 unit) Art, music, and liturgy as well as HCH205 Denominational Polity: Church of God in more formal exegesis are part of the tradition of biblical Christ (1 unit) interpretation. An introduction to that heritage of vital HCH206 Denominational Polity: Pentecostal (1 unit) dialogue with the Bible and to its relevance to contem- HCH207 Denominational Polity: Presbyterian (1 unit) porary interpretation. (Pre-requisite: Old Testament) Dr. Robinson HCH208 Denominational Polity: United Church of Christ (1 unit) BOT391 Old Testament Poetry (1 unit) Reading of poetic texts from throughout the Hebrew Bible, with HCH209a Methodist Polity and Doctrine (1 unit) A particular attention to the relation between form and study of United Methodist Book of Discipline and of theological meaning. (Pre-requisite: Old Testament or Wesleyan theology; the first of two courses required consent of instructor) As announced to fulfill Disciplinary requirements for ordination and Conference membership in the United Methodist BOT392 Narrative in the Old Testament (1 unit) Church. As announced. An examination of the themes and structure of Old Testament narratives. Modern literary theory provides a HCH209b United Methodist Church History (1 unit) theoretical base, and theological reflection on the nar- A study of the basic structure, mission, and theological ratives is the goal of the exegesis. (Pre-requisite: Old standards of the United Methodist Church; the second of Testament) Dr. Robinson two courses required to fulfill Disciplinary requirements for ordination and Conference membership in the United

The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia (Pre-requisite:HCH100 orequivalent) thesesame monastic traditions will also beaddressed. context.The Reformation critique and inheritance of willbegiven tothe influence oftheir social and cultural westernchurch through their writings. Special attention disciplinesofthe major monastic movements inthe Reformation HCH306History ofChristian (Pre-requisite:HCH100 orequivalent) Confessions ofAugustine ofHippo. Special attention ispaid tothe unit)Anexamination ofthe life, thought, and influence HCH303 studentsbypermission. forstudents ofthe pre-2004-05 curriculum and for other ministry.Fulfills the History ofChristianity requirement uponour present faith and their relevance tothe parish throughthe 15th century, with focusa ontheir claims course,examining the early creeds and selected councils HCH103Creeds andCouncils ChurchHistory electives Asannounced globalrelationships and cooperation among churches. regionsand tothe challenges those concerns pose for majorconcerns ofthe Christian communities inthose themission methods, current state ofthe churches, and centurytothe present. Close attention will begiven to America,and Pacific from the beginning ofthe 20 historyofChristianity inAfrica, Asia, Caribbean, Latin HCH235World Christianity inthe United States. identifyits place inthe larger sweep ofChristian history ofthe African American Christian movement, but also to beour purpose toidentify not only the discrete contours tofulla engagement with this ecclesial tradition. Itwill withinwhich itarose, seminar participants will beinvited textsofthe movement andreview a ofthe social context theAfrican American Church. Through closea reading of reviewofthe historical development and current state of HCH232 AmericanChristianity. inAmerican Lutheranism against the background of significantpersons, issues, events, and controversies HCH231 isexamined inits ecumenical setting. eventsand trends are analyzed. American Lutheranism atthe American religious scene. Important historical HCH230 Additionalcourses inthis category may betaken aselectives. TheMDiv degree requires completion ofatleast one ofthe following. A MethodistChurch. mericanChurch History/Global Christianity option. B , the, anti-Pelagian writings, and A A A

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implicationsfor parish life. Participants are encouraged rationofthe background ofLuther’s catechisms and HCH322TheCatechisms of lent) appropriatedtoday. (Pre-requisite: HCH201 orequiva tionismade ofthe ways inwhich this tradition may be sel,and devotional writings ofLuther. Critical evalua inthe 16th century, using the sermons, letters ofcoun theways inwhich Lutherana pastoral tradition emerged HCH321 site:HCH201 orequivalent) authority,and his role inthe Peasants’ War. (Pre-requi toLuther’s understanding ofvocation, his view ofcivil fromLuther’s perspective. Particular attention ispaid sequencesofjustification byfaith alone asunderstood HCH320 equivalent) theend ofthe first century. (Pre-requisite: HCH100 or Church’stheological and/or biblical interpretations since veycourse of“The Last Things” asunderstood inthe HCH308History of toricaland contemporary perspectives are emphasized. turalcommunication ofthe gospel. Biblical texts, his thecourse explores the basic dimensions ofcross-cul missionexpansion ofthe Church since the 16 ofthe relationship between gospel and cultures inthe situation.Through ananalysis ofthe select examples incommunicating the gospel intoday’s multicultural announced) HCH345Gospel andCultures global andlocalsettings. the significantcontemporaryissuesinmissionat for mission,specialattentionwillbegiventosomeof investigation ofthebiblicalandtheologicalfoundations Testament periodtothepresenttime.Following in theologiesandmethodsofmissionfromtheNew Explores someofthemajordevelopmentsandshifts HCH340 HistoryandTheologyofMission alonparish life and pastoral ministry. inthe world, and considers the impact ofspiritual renew betweenthe devotional life and the Christian’s ministry Lutherantheological tradition. Explores the connections Confessionsand the writings ofmajor figures inthe spiritualityfor the Christian life based onthe Lutheran HCH330 (Prerequisite:HCH201 orequivalent.) Specialattention ispaid tothe writings ofMartin Luther. theirown context and inthe light oflater developments. 16th-centuryLutherans towards the Jews are analyzed in HCH326 Wengert shiptraining. (Pre-requisite: HCH201 orequivalent) usedinteaching, preaching, pastoral care, and leader todevelop new ways inwhich these resources could be Dr.Wengert L L L L utherthePastor utherandthe utheran utheransandJews

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Course Course fferings SectionO Title The case study method is used in order to learn how History and Systematic Theology: Non- Christians and churches cope with issues which arise in Biblical Languages the encounter of the gospel and cultures. Fulfills the global Electives option requirement. As announced HLG100L Spanish for Beginners (1 unit) Development HCH364 Violence and Religion in America (1 unit) A of basic skills in reading, translation, and conversation critical study of selected primary texts and significant in Spanish. Students of varying proficiency may take the events related to the history of violence in American reli- course, but prior knowledge or training in Spanish is not gious history, informed by and with contextual analysis of required. Elements of Latino culture will be introduced the theory of Rene Girard. Enrollment limited to 20. Dr. through music, poetry, and other short writings. Dr. Pahl Rivera HCH365 Youth and Violence (1 unit) A study of the HLG322 Theological German (1 unit) An introduc- ways young people have been implicated in violence in tion to the language with emphasis on the grammar and U.S. history and ways the Church has intervened or failed vocabulary required to read academic theology. No prior to do so. Sources include social, scientific, theological, knowledge of German required. As announced and practical resources, along with a novel or two. Dr. Pahl HLG330L Spanish for Ministry (Basic) (1/2 unit) Development of the basic skills of reading, writing, and HCH370 Women and Religion in the United States (1 68 conversation in Spanish. The main focus is provision unit) Throughout U.S. history, the majority of participants (especially to students interested in the practice of min- in virtually every religious tradition have been women. istry among Spanish-speaking people) of opportunities This course is a historical survey of women and religion to practice reading the Scriptures and to gain familiarity in America, with an emphasis on Christianity. Topics with liturgical texts in Spanish. Dr. Rivera include women’s roles in revivalism, missions, and new religious movements; and the impact of religious experi- HLG331L Spanish for Ministry (Intermediate) (1/2 ence on women’s identities. As announced unit) Further development of the skills of reading, writing, and conversation in Spanish. Students of varying HCH371 Youth Ministry in America (1 unit) Intensive levels of Spanish language proficiency can take this study of the history and practice of youth ministry in the course. Besides the provision (especially to students United States. Course readings and discussions acquaint interested in the practice of ministry among Spanish- students with both practical resources for conducting speaking people) of opportunities to practice conversa- youth ministry in contemporary contexts and tools for tion and reading publicly liturgical texts, cultural ele- analysis of contextual factors such as violence, sexuality, ments are introduced through music, poetry, and other drugs, popular culture, and other issues of public life. Dr. short writings. Dr. Rivera Pahl History and Systematic Theology: HCH380 Grace and Place: Location and Proclamation Systematic Theology in America (1 unit) A survey of selected historical and cultural practices regarding space and place in American Required. The MDiv and MAR degrees require completion of religious history, with attention to the social, theological, one of the following. and pastoral issues raised. Dr. Pahl HTH100 Thinking about God (1 unit) An introduc- HCH381 Faith and Film in America: Resources for tion to the sources, method and language of theology. Using Movies in Parish Ministry (1 unit) According to Acquaints students with the Christian tradition, espe- some observers, film is religion in America; seeing is cially the doctrines of God, creation, and theological believing. At the least, films interact with faith tradi- anthropology. These classical theological themes will be tions to represent, expose, critique, extol, and shape evaluated and discussed in the context of contemporary them. This course examines the interactions between challenges and understandings. As announced movies and religions in the United States from the early HTH103 Thinking about God (1 unit) On-line version th 20 century to the present, bringing to bear tools from of HTH100 with special provision for diaconal ministry the disciplines of cultural studies, history, and theology, students. Enrollment limited to 15. Dr. Hoffmeyer among others. Viewing of five films is accompanied by close readings and discussion of them, in conjunction Christology option. Students select one course from those below with key secondary sources and reviews. Students post to fulfill requirement. their own “reviews” of each film to a class Web page and HTH200 Issues in Christology (1 unit) An overview of produce a final paper on a film or topic of their choice. the doctrine of Christ from traditional dogmatic state- Dr. Pahl ments to current-day perspectives. Explores the possibilities for translating classical concepts into contemporary theological language. (Pre-requisite: HTH100) As

The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia onusing the doctrine ofthe Trinity aslensa for focusing izationofthe doctrine ofthe Trinity, with anemphasis ofthe classical development and contemporary revital HTH300Trinitarian Theology E HTH100) desire,material reality, and sacrament. (Pre-requisite: consumersociety. Attention will focus onissues oftime, (1unit) Explores trinitarian perspectives onliving ina HTH254Christian Discipleship Consumerina site:HTH100) tems,racism, sexism, and human sexuality. (Pre-requi Churchand its evolving attitudes about economic sys andprograms, with special attention tothe Episcopal aredemonstrated inthe development ofsocial policies tionofAnglican approaches toethical issues asthese HTH253 suchissues. (Pre-requisite: HTH100) ethicsofhistorical and/or contemporary theologies to withthe application ofsound biblical exegesis and the calanalysis ofselected problems orissues insociety, HTH251 tion.(Pre-requisite: HTH100) introductiontothe practice ofChristian ethical reflec HTH250Introduction toChristian following. E HTH100) anemphasis onLatino perspectives. (Pre-requisite: Theapproach isboth critical and comparative with includingRoman Catholic and evangelical theologians. especiallyfrom Latin America. The scope isecumenical, ofnumbera ofcontemporary writers inChristology, HTH209 Rajashekar Islamic,are also explored. (Pre-requisite: HTH100) Non-Christianunderstandings, especially Jewish and American,feminist, and African American theologies. isperceived and portrayed inAfrican, Asian, Latin Gospeland culture with special reference tohow Jesus (1unit) Anexamination ofthe relationship between HTH205Images ofJesus inContemporary Cultures pluralism.(Pre-requisite: HTH100) Christinthe contemporary context ofsecularism and aticanalysis ofthe doctrine ofthe person and work of HTH203Christology and ings.(Pre-requisite: HTH100) ogywill beinevitably part ofthe content ofthese teach Christ,the Church, and the sacraments, though soteriol modern-dayperspectives. Focus isonthe doctrines of traditionaltenets ofthe major doctrines, assessed from HTH201Major Doctrines announced lectives thicsoption. B L Readings inChristology Dr.Hoffmeyer Dr.Rivera A Christian nglican The MDiv degree requires completion ofone ofthe Asannounced S ocial S ocial E (1unit) Anoverview ofthe S thics alvation E thics Asannounced Dr.Hoffmeyer (1unit) Anexamination (1unit) Anexplora (1unit) sociologiA (1unit) studyA E Dr.Rajashekar (1unit) systemA thics Asannounced (1unit) An S ociety Dr. - - - -

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betweenscience and theology (e.g. incosmology, phys theirtheological relevance. Possibilities ofdialogue Developmentsinmodern science will beexamined for HTH307Theology and HTH100) testation;(e) space, time, and liturgy. (Pre-requisite: spaceand time asforms ofpractical theological con anelectronic culture; (d) alternative constructions of cosmology;(c) the transformation oftime and space in inmass consumer society; (b) space-time inrelativistic Amongthe issues addressed will be(a) time and space spacefunction incontemporary North American society. trinitarianapproach tohow the categories oftime and HTH305Theology ofTime and theGospel today. (Pre-requisite: HTH100) theworld are examined intheir relevance for preaching resurrection,judgment and eternal life, and the end of Church’steaching onlast things. Topics like death and HTH304 try.(Pre-requisite: HTH100) theologicaland ethical reflection inthe context ofminis EvelynUnderhill, T.S. Eliot, William Temple, C.S. Lewis, Wesley,William Gladstone, William Porcher DuBose, Milton,Jeremy Taylor, William Law, John and Charles Williams,through Richard Hooker, George Herbert, John FromJulian ofNorwich toDesmond Tutu and Rowan HTH311Poets, Mystics, andTheologians times.(Pre-requisite: HTH100) faithseeking understanding inthe midst of“modern” thefocus isthe contribution ofAnglican theology tothat 19th-and 20th-century figures istraced. Throughout, cismofthe Bible and scientific Darwinism. The work of (“broadChurch”) theology occasioned byhistorical criti theOxford Movement and the “secular” Liberal Catholic servative”Anglo-Catholic (“high Church”) theology of faceofthe challenges of“modernity,” including the “con toChristian discomfort about the nature offaith inthe ofpost-Enlightenment Anglican theological responses HTH310Modern HTH100 orpermissionofinstructor) as literaryandphilosophicalworks.(Pre-requisite: will includereflectionsontheologicaltexts,aswell the experienceofBlackpersons.Seminarengagements it meanstobehumanifthereferentpointislocatedin substantially differentaccountthatemergesaboutwhat America. Thethesisofthisprojectisthattherewillbea like whentheexplicitstartingpointisBlackexistencein exploration ofwhattheologicalanthropology“looks” Anthropology fromaBlackPerspective HTH309 HumanBeinginlack:Theological Dr.Rivera relevancefor public discourse. (Pre-requisite: HTH100) iedfrom historicala perspective, aswell asfor their ics,and biology) will bediscussed. Topics will bestud Dr.Hoffmeyer E schatology A nglicanTheology (1unit) Anexamination ofthe S ciences Dr.Hoffmeyer Asannounced S (1unit) The Catalog / Catalog The pace Dr. Ray (1unit) studyA (1unit) A (1unit)An Asannounced (1unit) 2006–2008 ------

Course Course fferings SectionO Title Austin Farrer, and many another, the course engages the HTH322 Theology of the Book of Common Prayer writings of these “Anglicans” in a survey of the tradition (1 unit) A study of the history, development, and con- and their search in different and similar words for the temporary significance of the Anglican prayer book. As presence of God and holiness. (Pre-requisite: HTH100) announced Dr. Borsch HTH323 Issues in Contemporary Ecclesiology (1 unit) HTH314 The Theology of Gustavo Gutiérrez: A re-examination of the doctrine of the Church in light Liberation, Language, Solidarity (1/2/ unit) Selected of contemporary ecumenical, missiological, and socio- writings of Liberation theologian Gustavo Gutiérrez are cultural developments. (Pre-requisite: HTH100) Dr. examined for his contributions to theological method Rajashekar and discourse as well as for his assessment of the human HTH325 20th- and 21st-Century Theology and situation. (Pre-requisite: HTH100) Dr. Rivera Implications for Ministry (1 unit) An exploration of HTH315L Latin American Theology (1 unit) A reading the methodologies of several 20th- and 21st-century of the main writings of Latin American theologians with theologians and the implications for parish practice. the major focus on the works of Gutiérrez, Sobrino, and Selections from Barth, Tillich, Niebuhr, Bonhoeffer, Ivone Gebara. Liberation theology is the major compo- Bultmann, Ebeling, Moltmann, Pannenberg, Rahner, and nent of reading assignments, but other issues explored from liberation, African American, feminist, and Asian include spirituality, ministry, dogmatics, and the phe- theologies and post-modern theologians. (Pre-requisite: 70 nomenon of postmodernism in religion and theology. HTH100) Dr. Krych (Pre-requisite: HTH100 or permission of instructor) Dr. HTH328L U.S. Latino/a Theology and Ministry (1 Rivera unit) A survey and study of theological literature by and HTH317 Black Theology (1 unit) A review of the about Latinos/as in the United States. Utilizes different historical development of the Black Theology movement tools and perspectives in the analysis of selected that arose during the 1960’s as a theological response writings and looks at the social and ecclesiastical to the Black Power movement. We will read texts of the experiences behind them. (Pre-requisite: HTH100) Dr. dominant voices in this movement, including James Rivera Cone, J.Deotis Roberts, Dwight Hopkins and others. HTH331L Elements of Luther’s Theology (Latino) (1 We will also become familiar with movements such as unit) A critical analysis of a number of Luther’s theologi- Womanist Theology that emerged from, and in response cal and exegetical writings. Selection of texts focuses on to, the Black Theology movement. A major goal of those topics still relevant to contemporary discussion this class is to trace Black Theology’s development as on Luther’s life and thought as well as to our ecumeni- a distinct form of liberation theology in the American cal context. (Pre-requisites: Spanish reading proficiency, contexts. (Pre-requisite: HTH100) Dr. Ray HTH100 and HCH100 or HCH210) Dr. Rivera HTH318 Theology and Praxis of Martin Luther King, HTH332L Theology of the Lutheran Confessions Jr. (1 unit) Engagement with the work of Martin Luther (Spanish) (1 unit) An introduction to the Book of King, Jr., with specific reference to his witness as a praxi- Concord through the critical reading of its documents, ological theologian. The working thesis of this course is both in their historical context and with a view to their that particular insight can be gained by approaching King relevance for contemporary church life and mission as as primarily a pastor/theologian engaged in the work of well as for current ecumenical dialogues. Available for discipleship. Our engagement with King will begin with on-line participation. (Pre-requisites: Spanish reading the proposition that neither he, nor his work, can be ade- proficiency, HTH100, and HCH100) Dr. Rivera quately understood apart from a multilayered analysis of his sermonic, theological, political and economic inter- HTH334 Theology of Paul Tillich (1 unit) An extended ventions. Consequently, the course will explore King’s introduction to the thought of Paul Tillich, one of the legacy by reading his works and listening to his sermons. more influential theologians on the American scene dur- (Pre-requisite: HTH100) Dr. Ray ing much of the 20th century. The course objectives are: 1) to become familiar with the broad outlines of Tillich’s HTH320 The Authority of Scripture (1 unit) This inter- project, 2) we will review the method Tillich deployed in disciplinary course examines traditional ways of defin- order to accomplish his work, and 3) to begin to explore ing the authority of scripture, and looks at factors in the the content that Tillich gives to the traditional Christian study of scripture, systematic theological reflection, intel- doctrines of God, Christology, Anthropology, and lectual history, and cultural criticism which have brought Ecclesiology. (Pre-requisite: HTH100) Dr. Ray scriptural authority into question in modern times. The course also explores contemporary proposals aimed HTH334a Tillich’s Theology and Parish Practice (1/2 at redefining scripture, its use in theological reflection, unit) An examination of Paul Tillich’s theological meth- and its function in the life of the Church. (Pre-requisite: od of correlation and its application in Tillich’s system- HTH100) Drs. Rajashekar and Robinson atic theology and proposals for teaching and preaching.

The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia plurality, justice and ecologywillbediscussed. cooperation, churchunity, culturalandreligious ecumenical issues/concerns, suchasinter-church through theWorld CouncilofChurches.Contemporary ecumenical movementasembodied andfacilitated as announced)Thevision, history andmissionofthe HTH343 TheEcumenicalMovement optionrequirement. Dr. Rajashekar andministry. (Pre-requisite: HTH100) tionsofthese dialogues for redefining Lutheran identity theecumenical scene, aswell astoexplore the implica courseaims toidentify the emerging Lutheran profile in andthe agreed statements they have produced, the States.Through thematica analysis ofsuch dialogues etc. Catholic,Reformed, Episcopal, Orthodox, Methodist, conversationswith other Christian communions (Roman reviewA ofLutheran involvement invarious bilateral HTH341 (Pre-requisite: HTH100) specific focusisannouncedinregistrationinformation. ministry, andtheologyofDietrichBonhoeffer. The seminars consideringvariousaspectsofthelife, HTH339 TheBonhoefferSeminar HTH100) tionsfor contemporary theological work. (Pre-requisite: Augustiniantradition ofsocial theory and its implica tounderstand his social theory, its relationship tothe traditionofmodernity. Another aim ofour inquiry is histheology, but also toplace itinthe larger Protestant willbeconcerned totrace not only the development of Americanscene during much ofthe 20th century. We Niebuhr,one ofthe more influential ethicists onthe extendedintroduction tothe thought ofReinhold HTH338Theology ofReinhold requisite: HTH100) theological leadershipintoday’s churches. (Pre- contexts, thecourseaimstoequipstudentsfor theological work in contemporary, so-called postmodern such questionsandthemesisintegraltoconstructive Using thepresuppositionthatanunderstandingof major questionsandthemesinmoderntheology. his majorwork, theologian, FriedrichSchleiermacher, asarticulatedin (1 unit)ThetheologyoftheGermanecumenical HTH337 SchleiermacherandModernTheology BlackChurch concentration. Dr. Ray HTH100) toryofthe Church and inmodern times. (Pre-requisite: prominentAfrican American theologians inthe his theologicaltradition with reference tothe writings of atthe origins and development ofAfrican American HTH335 (Pre-requisite:HTH100) ),both atthe international level and inthe United B Dr.Ray FulfillsChristology requirement for students inthe L

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- - stylesofconfessing Christ today. missionare analyzed with viewa toformulating new sions.Contemporary issues and challenges inChristian inedinlight ofthe history and theology ofChristian mis natureand function ofthe Church’s mission are exam HTH350Understanding Mission Today ministry. how ecumenismmayredefineChristianidentityand justice andecology. Thecourseengagesthe question the lensofworshipandtheologyinconjunctionwith contemporary ecumenicalconcernsseenthrough manifestations. Particularattentionwillbegivento and theology, bothwithinandoutsideinstitutional study oftheecumenicalmovementthroughitshistory HTH345 Ecumenism:PrayerandTheology ecumenical optionrequirement.Asannounced theinterfaith option requirement. thecontext ofcontemporary religious pluralism. anddialogue with people ofother religious traditions in Anexamination oftheological issues inChristian witness HTH363Issues inInterreligious Dialogue Fulfillsthe interfaith option requirement. Dr. Rajashekar (Pre-requisite:HTH360 orpermission ofthe instructor) forpastoral ministry and Christian mission are explored. receiveattention. The implications ofreligious pluralism issuesinthe light ofcontemporary efforts indialogue andscope ofinter-religious dialogue, and selected faiths.Biblical perspectives onother faiths, the nature involvedinrelating the Christian faith toother living unit)Anexamination ofthe contemporary challenges HTH362Christian theinterfaith option requirement. Dr. Rajashekar orasannounced religioustradition, the course will focus attention onthe historicalorigins, beliefs, and developments ineach inChristian ministry. Inaddition tointroducing the majorworld religions isindispensable for those engaged HTH360World Religions unit)Anintroduction tothe world ofIslam, and an HTH373Islam and Muslim-Christian Relations optionrequirement. andJudaism inthe post-Holocaust era. theemerging theological stance ofChurches onJews nationofthe history ofJewish-Christian encounters and HTH371Jewish-Christian Relations Fulfillsthe interfaith option requirement. Dr. Rajashekar (Pre-requisite:HTH360 orpermission ofthe instructor) enological,cross-cultural, and theological perspectives. andholy books ofmajor world religions from phenom exegesis,and hermeneutics ofScriptures, sacred texts, Hermeneutics HTH364 aboutlife, and their ritual and ethical practices. asexpressed intheir sacred stories, their basic ideas self-understandingofthe various religious communities Fulfills ecumenicaloptionrequirement.Dr. Lange S cripturesoftheWorld: (1unit) Anexploration ofthe authority,

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Course Course fferings SectionO Title exploration of the interactions between Christians Christian Assembly Electives and Muslims in history. The implications of present- ICA304 Narrative and Imagination in Preaching day Islamic revival for Christian-Muslim relations also (1 unit) Why are some sermons never too long? This receive attention. Fulfills the interfaith option requirement. Dr. course will expand the preacher’s sensibilities about Rajashekar how a sermon might approach beauty as defined by HTH380 Introduction to Process Theology (1 unit) An economy, tension, and elegance. Readings will include introduction to the 20th-century theological movement at least one novel. Students will be expected to known as Process or Relational theology. Through a close preach. (Pre-requisites: ICA100 and 101 or equivalent) reading of early texts of the movement and a review of Enrollment limited to 12. Dr. Quivik the social context within which it arose, seminar partici- ICA305 Liturgical Preaching (1 unit) Preaching pants will be invited to a full engagement with this theo- exists in a context situated within and defined in part logical tradition. The purpose will be to identify not only by the liturgical year and the 3-year Revised Common the discrete contours of the movement, but also its place Lectionary. We will explore how the year, the texts, the in late 20th-century theological discourse. (Pre-requisite: sermon shape, and the contemporary situation inform HTH100) Dr. Ray each other in theory and in practice. Students will be HTH386 Religion and Holocaust (1 unit) An attempt expected to preach. (Pre-requisites: ICA100 and 101 or to interpret the ways that the Christian faith both par- equivalent) Enrollment limited to 12. Dr. Quivik 72 ticipated in and resisted two instances of holocaust ICA310 Purposes of Preaching (1 unit) Why preach? in modernity: the conquest of the New World and the How has the Church answered that question, and assault on the Jews by the Nazi regime. Dr. Ray what have different denominations and congregations HTH390 Spiritual Autobiography (1 unit) From Paul practiced? This course examines the history and and Augustine to Thomas Merton and Frederick Buechner theology of the various aims for preaching—biblical through Teresa of Avila, George Herbert, Gandhi, Dorothy and philosophical. Students will be expected to Day, Dag Hammarskjold, C.S. Lewis, Simone Weil, R.S. preach. (Pre-requisites: ICA100 and 101 or equivalent) Thomas, the course instructor and others, we shall reflect Enrollment limited to 12. Dr. Quivik on the interior life, prayer and sense of the Spirit of God ICA311 Preacher as Theologian (1 unit) The role of as well as the life circumstances of these figures and ask the pastor as theologian, as interpreter and translator questions about their spirituality and theology and our of Christian doctrine, will be the focus of this course. own. Dr. Borsch Special attention will be given to “practical theologi- Integrative: CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY cal thinking” that identifies the relationships between MDiv Core Requirements theology and daily human experience. Literature will be one vehicle that will be used to consider how theology ICA100 Introduction to Christian Assembly 1 (1 unit) becomes embodied. (Pre-requisites: ICA100 and 101 or The theology of Word and Sacrament, its sources and equivalent) Enrollment limited to 12. Dr. Lange practices. An introduction to enacted Christian symbols, exploring early documents and more recent ecumenical ICA320B Preaching in Black Church Contexts (1 unit) sources for liturgical renewal. As announced Orientation and introduction to the theology, method, and practice of the oral communication of the Gospel ICA101 Introduction to Christian Assembly 2 (1 unit) in the contemporary Black Church. Exploration of the The theology of Word and Sacrament, its sources and development of hermeneutical homiletic practices for practices, with a focus on the proclamation of the Word which the Black Church has a long and storied history. through presiding and preaching. (Pre-requisite or co- Students will hear sermons from that historical past and requisite: BNT101 or BNT111) As announced develop their own manuscripts for classroom delivery. MDiv students of the Black Church (UTI) concentration may take As announced the following course in lieu of ICA100. ICA330 Preaching Law and Gospel: Luther on ICA150B Worship in the Black Church (1 unit) Baptism and Eucharist (1 unit) A close study of Explores the history of worship in the Black Church, from Luther’s preaching on both baptism and the eucharist. slave narratives to rural and town-and-country settings Particular attention will be given 1) to the ways in which to the contemporary experience of urban America. The Luther accesses the distinction between Law and Gospel development of worship styles for congregations with and 2) to Luther’s re-writing of subject and context (life’s deep history and the planning for worship services to narrative) in his preaching on the sacraments. Students address the needs of an unchurched society will be a part will also be engaged in the practice of sermon prepara- of this course. As announced. tion and delivery. (Pre-requisites: ICA100 and 101 or equivalent) Enrollment limited to 12. Dr. Lange

The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia encecurrent understanding ofliturgical theology and throughliturgical language and how that trace can influ athow Luther frames theological debate for his time IC Quivik conceptions.(Pre-requisites: ICA100 orequivalent) itsuses influence theological, liturgical, and pastoral tionaryisrelated toliturgical time, and how time and willexplore how the lectionary developed, how the lec studyinghistorical and liturgical documents, this course IC Lange tryofreading. (Pre-requisites: ICA100 orequivalent) thehistory and structure ofthe lectionary, and the minis studyinclude liturgical typology, liturgical hermeneutics, biblicalimagery inthe liturgy are examined. Subjects of ginsofChristian liturgy and ofthe role ofthe Bible and IC requisites:ICA100 orequivalent) witnessmeans for our liturgical celebrations today. (Pre- languagetowitness tothe Christ event and ofwhat that texts,ofhow different communities have searched for a throughre-readinga ofprimary, historical liturgical intheHistory ofthe IC ICA100orequivalent) entranceinto the Christian community. (Pre-requisites: history,meaning, and congregational practice ofrites for IC Dr.Quivik uisites:ICA100 orequivalent) Enrollment limited to12. preached.Students will beexpected topreach. (Pre-req theseliturgical events are planned, conducted, and preaching,the class will explore how and onwhat bases theoreticalreadings, examination ofliturgies, and weddings,healing, and reconciliation liturgies. Using IC limitedto12. requisites:ICA100 and 101 orequivalent) Enrollment Friday,the Easter Vigil unique and yet connected? (Pre- days?How ispreaching onMaundy Thursday, Good heartofChristian life. What isproclamation during these Thepassion, death and resurrection ofChrist are atthe acteristicsofthis core liturgical event for Christian life. classwill explore the specific theological and ritual char IC ICA101)Enrollment limited to12. tiontosermon language. (Pre-requisite: IHM100 or resurrection,theories ofatonement, and careful atten closeattention tobiblical and theological writings about Christtoworlda that loves the law? This class will pay expressthe promises ofthe crucified and resurrected gospel?What isthe resurrection? How dopreachers IC A A A A A A A A 370 363 361 360 356 355 Preaching332 theThree-Day Preaching331 Resurrection L L B S B L iturgyin ectionaryand ifePassages and ourcesfor ibleand aptismandInitiation Dr.Lange L L uther’sWritings iturgy L L Dr.Quivik Dr./ Lange iturgy iturgicalRenewal: Readings L iturgicalYear (1unit) The scriptural ori L (1unit) Anexploration, iturgy (1unit) studyA ofthe (1unit) What is the Dr.Lange Dr.Quivik (1unit) Funerals, F (1unit) lookA east (1unit) By (1unit)

This Dr. - - Dr. - - - - - giventothe work ofDietrich Bonhoeffer, Oscar Romero, whethervisible orhidden. Particular attention will be dailypublic prayer asforma ofresistance tooppression, IC sites:ICA100 and 101 orequivalent) theinterpreter inthe creation ofmeaning. (Pre-requi throughlensa that deals with sign and participation of nationofquestions ofliturgical interpretation today theologicallythroughout the church’s life, and anexami theSunday morning experience has been interpreted IC orequivalent) liturgywill also beapproached. (Pre-requisites: ICA100 modernphilosophy. Questions pertaining topostmodern eucharistichermeneutics—a departure echoed inpost emphasiswill begiven toLuther’s radical departure in andeastern spiritual and liturgical discipline. Special willexplore the genealogy ofthe Eucharistic inwestern IC Dr.Lange liturgicalpractice. (Pre-requisite: ICA100 orequivalent) orpermission ofinstructor) intothe life ofthe congregation. (Pre-requisite: ICE100 dren,special education, and incorporation ofchildren parishprograms, first communion, worship with chil theory,advanced methods, development ofbalanced includingtheological basis, advanced developmental Anexamination ofthe Church’s ministry with children, IC requisite:ICE100 orpermission ofinstructor) participationinanapproved preschool program. (Pre- careinthe congregation together with observation and unit)Reading and reflection onnursery school and day IC Christian representedinthe class are covered. istryinthe Church today. Curricula ofall denominations theoryisrelated topractical aspects ofeducational min ofdevelopmental theory toChristian education. Basic teachingmethods, curriculum content, and the relation Christianeducation (particularly those ofthe ELCA), basicA introduction tothe theological foundations of IC Christian MDivCore Requirement I newcurriculum) seniorseminar inpublic theology requirement ofthe currentsituation? (Open toseniors only; satisfies the bestudied. What form can such prayera take inour Specificexamples ofresistance through prayer will also andothers, who have engaged inliturgical resistance. nte A A A E E E 510 Prayer510 andResistance 374 371 302 Preschool301 Introduction100 toChristian g rati L E E E E iturgical ucharisticHermeneutics ducationalMinistry with Children ducation ducationspecialization) v e Dr.Lange : C : Dr.Lange hri A E esthetics E ducationintheCongregation lectives s ti (also required forM an Dr. Krych (1unit) lookA athow Educ . (1unit) . lookA at The Catalog / Catalog The E (1unit) This course ducation a Dr.Quivik Dr. Krych ti on (1unit) Dr. Krych (1unit) A 2006–2008 R (1 ------

Course Course fferings SectionO Title ICE303 Confirmation and Youth Ministries (1 unit) A to a social analysis of some of the complex issues con- study of theological foundations of confirmation and fronting the Church and our society. Dr. Day youth ministry, teaching and catechetics, psychology of Metropolitan/Urban Ministry Concentration Courses adolescence, theory and practical guidance in ministries to, with, and by youth. (Pre-requisite: ICE100 or permis- ICS250C The Church in the City (1 unit) Drawing on sion of instructor) Dr. Krych all the disciplines—biblical, historical, practical, and theological—this course is designed to develop an ICE304 Confirmation Ministry (1 unit) An examination understanding of the Church’s vocation in the urban con- of the Lutheran understanding of confirmation, psycho- text. Dr. Day and Staff logical development of junior high youths, and the content and methods of catechetical instruction. (Pre-requi- ICS251C Understanding the City (1 unit) An examina- site: ICE100 or permission of instructor) Dr. Krych tion of how cities work and the systems that drive them: economic, political, cultural, public and private interests. ICE306 Christian Education for Children and Youth The role of the Church in effecting change is an overarch- with Special Needs (1 unit) Addresses those children ing theme throughout the course. Dr. Day and Staff and youth related to a congregation who exhibit “precarious to problematic behaviors” or “special needs”. ICS252C Models of Urban Ministry (1 unit) An exami- Includes techniques and methodologies for promoting nation of a variety of theoretical and practical approach- spiritual development within the child/youth’s life es to ministry in the city which matches contexts, issues, 74 experience. (Pre-requisite: ICE100 or permission of and needs with the particular resources of congregations instructor) As announced. and their leadership. Dr. Krey and Staff ICE310 Educational Ministry with Adults (1 unit) A ICS520C Issues in Urban Ministry (1/2 unit) An inte- consideration of various aspects of educational ministry grative seminar for seniors, which gives the opportunity with adults, including theological foundations, learning to pursue and share research in a particular area of inter- settings, learning theory, stages of adulthood, methods, est. (Seniors only) Dr. Day and group dynamics. (Pre-requisite: ICE100 or permis- Church in Society Electives sion of instructor) Dr. Krych ICS304 Economic Ethics (1 unit) An examination of ICE320 Educational Practice in the Parish (1 unit) An the economics, experience, and meaning of work in examination of the purpose, possibilities and problems our society. The role of the Church as it ministers with of the various forms and activities of educational ministry employed and unemployed workers, works for economic in the local congregation, with a view to creative plan- justice, and appropriates a meaningful “Theology of ning, administration, and evaluation of a comprehensive Work.” Dr. Day parish education program. (Pre-requisite: ICE100 or per-

mission of instructor) Dr. Krych ICS323 The Challenge of Race in Church and Society (1 unit) Explores the current state of multicultural ICE321 Advanced Teaching Methods (1 unit) An social relations in the U. S. and examines different examination of a variety of teaching methods and pro- approaches to building communication and healing cedures which can be used in Christian education. conflict between racial groups, including faith-based Observation of methods in a variety of school systems. efforts which incorporate political mobilization and (Pre-requisite: ICE100 or permission of instructor) Dr. organized volunteerism. Dr. Day Krych ICS502 Sociology of Religion (1 unit) An exploration ICE322 Curriculum Development (1 unit) Basic theory of the ways in which religion functions within society in developing curriculum for Christian education, includ- from both theoretical and sociological perspectives. ing overall planning, unit planning, developing courses, Particular attention will be given to the contemporary writing materials, and evaluating curricula. (Pre-requi- realities of multi-cultural and religious pluralism, class site: ICE100 or permission of instructor) Dr. Krych stratification, and individualism. Students pursue indi- Integrative: Church in Society vidual research on an issue of particular interest. (Final- year students only) Dr. Day Required ICS503 Current Trends in Religious Research (1 unit) ICS100 The Church in Society (1 unit) At the begin- An intensive seminar which explores recent findings in ning of the new millennium, the relationship between sociological research of Church growth, “Baby Boomers,” religion and society has re-emerged as a critical social African American Churches, and social ministries. How dynamic, both globally as well as in North American do these current research trends fit into the field of soci- culture. This course will lay the foundations for a criti- ology of religion? What do they tell us about the future cal understanding of this relationship from a faith per- of the Church? Class presentations are required, as is spective. Drawing on both theological and sociological a paper in a particular area of interest. (Final-year stu- sources the course will move from theoretical constructs dents only) Dr. Day

The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia ing,and social ministry. Weekly theological reflection ministry,parish education, congregational decision-mak inworship leadership, preaching, pastoral care, youth congregationsand institutions focusing onparticipation S ContextualEducation for details. registerfor field education. Consult the Director of ningofsemestera inwhich the student would otherwise experiencebynolater than one week prior tothe begin EducationOffice documentation ofhis/her ministry Requiresthat the student submit tothe Contextual timeinparish ministry for atleast three tofive years. maybeissued toMDiv students who have served full- I ReflectionGroup. concurrentsatisfactory participation inFielda Education forboth years offield education experience. Requires Studentmay ormay not serve inthe same assignment istrytopersons through public worship and visitation. parishesorinstitutions for supervised experience inmin inunusual circumstances may beassigned todesignated theDirector ofContextual Education, particular students F ReflectionGroup. morningworship experiences and inFielda Education week.Requires satisfactory participation inSunday togetherand meets with facilitatora for reflection each togroupa that attends designated parishes/ministries ministryinvarious contexts. Each student isassigned thelaity, decision-making styles, social ministry, and leadership,models ofevangelism, stewardship, role of ministry,including public worship, models ofpastoral tions,exploring all facets ofparish and/or institutional parishlife invarietya ofurban/suburban congrega F MDivCore Requirements I dents,byinvitation only) SocialWork, University ofPennsylvania. (Final-year stu selectedstudents incooperation with the School of IC FE nte irst-Year irst-Year econd-Year S 150 505 Current505 withinone term, including Summer Term. beable tocomplete two quarters ofField Education (1/2unit) I Semester(1/4 unit) I Semester(1/4 unit) I Semester(1/4 unit) I Semester(1/4 unit) I FE FE FE FE FE g rati 112 111 110 101 100 F ield F F ield ield v F F F F F F E e ield ield ield ield ield

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Course Course fferings SectionO Title ILM111 Liturgical Ensemble Ib, First Year, Second chorale, and to contemporary congregational singing. Semester. Dr. Wengert and Mr. Mummert The second year of ensemble includes conducting Integrative: Pastoral Theology instruction and opportunities with the seminary’s ensem- MDiv Core Requirement bles. IPC100 Introduction to Pastoral Care (1 unit) An ILM210 Liturgical Ensemble IIa, Second Year, First introduction to the fundamentals of pastoral care, Semester. including how to respond in common pastoral, sacra- ILM211 Liturgical Ensemble IIb, Second Year, mental, and crisis situations. Students develop a theo- Second Semester. logical framework for understanding their own pastoral Liturgical Music Leadership (1/4 unit) Weekly 45-min- identity, the meaning of care of persons, and the pas- ute individual private lesson on the student’s principal toral role of Christian community. Attention is given to musical instrument or voice with attention toward lead- professional ethics, making appropriate referrals, and ing congregational song and providing appropriate musi- the spiritual importance of self-care and boundaries. cal environment to the liturgy. Open for credit only to Weekly sections focus on practicing specific listening and MAR students in the Liturgy and Music concentration. responding skills. Dr. Cooper-White or as announced Mr. Mummert Pastoral Theology Electives 76 ILM120 Liturgical Music Leadership Ia, First Year, IPC200B Clinical Practicum (1 unit) Pastoral care in a First Semester. clinical (hospital) setting. Open only to students of the pre- ILM121 Liturgical Music Leadership Ib, First 2004-05 UTI curriculum. As announced Year, Second Semester. IPC301 Death, Dying, and Bereavement (1 unit) An ILM220 Liturgical Music Leadership IIa, Second in-depth exploration of the physical, emotional, and Year, First Semester. spiritual dimensions of death and dying, and the process of bereavement, in the context of pastoral theology. ILM221 Liturgical Music Leadership IIb, Second Students explore the skill and art of ministering to the Year, Second Semester. dying and the bereaved, and develop their own theologi- Electives cal framework for understanding and facing terminal illness, life-threatening violence, and death. How to pas- ILM301 Musical Resources for the Congregation (1 unit) A practical survey of the resources available for the tor to diverging beliefs about evil, suffering, and life after practice of Christian ritual music in a broad ecumeni- death is considered. (Pre-requisite: IPC100 or equiva- cal context. Special attention is paid to ordering ritual lent) Dr. Cooper-White or as announced music around the principal patterns of Christian liturgy, IPC302 Relationships, Marriage, and Family (1 unit) the lectionary, and congregational pastoral concerns. Mr. Pastoral care of persons in the context of intimate rela- Mummert tionships, marriage, and family. Practical skills include premarital preparation, parent guidance, and crisis inter- ILM302 The Development of Christian Hymnody (1 unit) An historical study of the hymnody of the Church vention with couples and families. Through readings, with particular attention to the selection and use of case studies, and personal reflection, students gain an hymns in the congregation. Resources for the cultivation understanding of intergenerational family dynamics as of a diverse and musically developed congregational rep- they impact individuals, couples, families, and congregations, and articulate a theological framework for address- ertoire are explored. Mr. Mummert ing issues of intimacy and family life. (Pre-requisite: ILM304 Musical and Theological Aspects of Bach IPC100 or equivalent) Dr. Cooper-White Church Cantatas (1 unit) Through listening to and ana- lyzing selected sacred cantatas of Johann Sebastian Bach, IPC314 Human Development in Faith Perspective this course builds an appreciation of music as a resource (1 unit) An introduction to human development, par- of the Church and consider Bach’s contribution as the ticularly as it shapes and undergirds faith and belief culmination of a musical era. The study of Bach’s use of systems. This course is designed to equip students to the musical language to convey theological concepts cre- attune preaching, teaching, small group ministries, and ates an understanding of the importance of this period of pastoral care to the individual faith journeys of parishio- ners. Participants learn to assess developmental “grow- the Church. Mr. Mummert ing edges” and to foster conditions within a community ILM305 Lutheran Hymnody (1/2 unit) An examination to support growth in faith in a postmodern context. of the particular contribution that Lutheran hymns and Students will explore how development influences theo- songs have made to the history, theology, and music logical conviction and the developmental aspects of faith of the Church. Attention will be given to the historical positions, including their own. (Pre-requisite: IPC100 or origins of such hymns, to the development of the equivalent) Dr. Cooper-White

The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia gregationalparticipation are viewed through readings course,personal witness, biblical motivation, and con Evangelismisthe heart ofsharing the Gospel. Inthis IPP202 emphasized. finances,and identification ofskills among the laity are responsibilitiesfor priority setting, church and personal programplanning, execution and evaluation. Pastoral leadershipwith laity for evangelism, stewardship, and for congregation,a particularly the identification ofshared thecourse isonthe preparation for the administration of IPP201Church tionofone unit from among the following courses. ParishPractice curriculum. versionofIPP500 specifically for students ofthe prior IPP502ThePastor asTheologian forministry. tion,and works toward developing vision and strategies experience,engages intheological and practical reflec casestudies arising out ofthis contextual educational situationsorspecial field education settings, moves into Thecourse builds onthe sharing ofspecific internship learningand toset the stage for the final seminary year. internship,required bythe ELCA, isutilized for focused IPP500ThePastor asTheologian returningfrom internship. Oneofthe following courses isrequired ofall ELCA students MDivCore Requirement I experiencepreferred) uisites:IPC100 orequivalent and CPE; some pastoral thologyinparish conflict are also considered. (Pre-req resources.Crisis intervention and the role ofpsychopa tions,and knowing when and how torefer tocommunity viewa toward making appropriate pastoral interven categoriesofpsychological and emotional disease, with Studentsbecome familiar with the major diagnostic chopathologyasitaffects parish life and pastoral care. Pastoral IPC370Psychopathology andthe Parish Pastor: site:IPC100 orequivalent) forgiveness,empowerment and liberation. (Pre-requi pastoralimpact oftheological issues such assacrifice, violenceagainst women, depression inwomen, and the cycle,balancing work and relationships, responding to waysofknowing.” Special topics include women’s life sionsofwomen’s experience, spirituality and “women’s politicalcontexts ofwomen’s reality, and inner dimen Studentsexplore both cultural/social/ increasinglyrecognized asbasic topastoral competency. importanceofgender-sensitive pastoral care has been IPC320Pastoral Care with Women nte g rati E A vangelism ssessment Mr.Stewart etal. Mr.Stewart etal. v Mr.Stewart e : Pa: O A ptions dministration ri (1or1/2 unit, asannounced) (1 Dr.Cooper-White s

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LEA D E R S HIP ------tionpaper are required. practitioners.Some advance reading andbrief a reflec shipisprovided byteams ofseminary faculty and parish styles,conflict resolution, stewardship. Seminar leader practiceofministry, e.g. the new pastorate, leadership seminaraddresses topica ofconcern specific tothe IPP400Ministry asfree electives byother first professional students. MDivstudent ofthe pre-2004-05 curriculum. They may betaken Threeministry seminars, totaling unit,½ are required ofeach ingcomprises much ofthe course content. oflocal congregations. The biblical basis for that teach bycongregations inencouraging support ofthe ministry Christianity,students look atthe teaching methods used Exploringthe patterns ofvoluntary support ofAmerican IPP203 America. ofevangelism incongregational life incontemporary course,students research, analyze, and observe styles andassigned visitations. Asstructureda part ofthe Stewart giving,and managing one’s personal finances. emphasisisplaced onbudgeting, fund raising, deferred understandingofChristian stewardship. Particular asannounced) Students are assisted incoming toan IPP310Personal andChurch ParishPractice lowing: roactiveadoption ofprevious experience. ofthe project. This provision does not allow for ret Applicationmust bemade tothe Dean inadvance distinctivea structured experience asseminar.a casecan bemade byanindividual student toadapt ingseach year. Occasionally, however, compellinga expectationisregistration for the scheduled offer dimensionofministry seminars, the normative Becausedialogue with colleagues isanimportant IPP499Ministry IPP406Using the Web forParish IPP420Weddings and IPP415Market andTechnology intheChurch IPP413Church IPP412Youth Ministry IPP408 IPP407Prison Ministry IPP404Church Growth IPP401Dynamics ofCongregational Process Seminarsoffered todate have included the fol S Mr.Stewart tewardship Communications S killsforProductive Conflict E S lectives eminars (1or1/2 unit, asannounced) L S eadership eminar:Independent Project Asannounced (1/6 unit) Each six-hour F unerals F inances The Catalog / Catalog The (1or1/2 unit, Mr.Stewart Mr. 2006–2008 - - -

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Course Course fferings SectionO Title IPP315 The Church and Money: A Theology of whom the two-week seminar poses an extreme hardship, however, it Stewardship and Fundraising (1/2 unit) A comprehen- is possible to obtain credit by taking the Prolog in two segments, as sive discussion of stewardship of resources in a congre- follows. gation with a focus on the biblical and theological under- SGN100a Introduction to Theological Education standings of God’s abundant gifts to us and our Christian and Seminary Life (1/2 unit) freedom to give in response. The class will not look at particular methods but at approaches and styles, focus- SGN100b Public Witness in a Pluralistic Context ing on how one helps a congregation and individuals (1/2 unit) grow in their stewardship to the mission of the congrega- Formation Group tion and the church. Other issues will include how one conducts a congregational campaign, how one cultivates The purpose of formation groups is to provide a setting planned and deferred gifts, and the role of a congrega- for the nurturing of intentional spiritual disciplines and tional endowment. Dr. Krey et al. health and wellness priorities. They serve as a model of the small group process and as a safe place where IPP340 Communications and the Local Congregation questions of spirituality, discernment, and vocation can (1 unit) An exploration of the current images of the be explored. Integration of classroom learning, field Church and the media. The course focuses on the devel- education, and community life into ongoing vocational opment of images of how local congregations can be reflection is also a goal of these groups. The program is 78 involved in using the mass media, newspapers, radio, two semesters in length, normally in a full-time student’s television, and cable. Participation may include atten- second year of study or after a part-time student has dance at a communication conference, if available. Mr. completed at least ten units of study. Stewart SGN210 Formation Group 1, First Semester (1/4 IPP341 Media Literacy (1 unit) A study of the interplay unit) As announced between entertainment environment, the culture of our society, and of Christianity with those who struggle to SGN211 Formation Group 2, Second Semester live faithful lives. Music, movies, television, and interac- (1/4 unit) As announced tive media will be parts of the learning areas explored. Senior Seminars in Public Theology: Special Topics Available to distance learners when offered. Mr. Stewart (1 unit) A seminar in which selected students address a topic in the life of the Church by combining critical anal- IPP360 Theology for Ministry with Youth (1 unit) An examination of the diverse theological resources for min- ysis with participation in a conference or field practicum. istry with young people, primarily those of high school Enrollment limited to 10 final-year students. In 2006-07 age. Starting from the assumption that young persons the seminars will be: are theological agents, the course will survey some of the HTH534 Tillich and Public Theology An best recent writing on teens—and some by teens!—from extended introduction to the thought of Paul various developmental, cultural and theological perspec- Tillich, one of the more influential theologians tives. In engagement with these texts we will seek to on the American scene during much of the 20th develop theological approaches to ministry with youth century. The seminar will pay particular attention that value, challenge, and nurture young persons as fel- to Tillich’s legacy as a public theologian in times of low witnesses to the gospel. (Note: This course is not global chaos and reconstruction. Dr. Ray just for those with extensive youth ministry experience ICS323 The Challenge of Race in Church and or those preparing for specializations in youth or educa- Society Explores the current state of multicultural tional ministry.) (Prerequisite: HTH100) Dr. Hoffmeyer/Mr. social relations in the U. S. and examines different Bixby approaches to building communication and Special/Undesignated healing conflict between racial groups, including faith-based efforts which incorporate political Required mobilization and organized volunteerism. Dr. Day SGN100 Prolog (1 unit) An integrative introduction to seminary studies focusing on how to “think theologically” IPP520 A Multicultural Society Engaging a in the present context of cultural diversity and religious Monocultural Church An exploration of the pres- pluralism. Sessions are designed to facilitate transition ent state of multiculturalism in our churches and to theological education, to assist in vocational discern- the impact of an increasingly multicultural society ment, and to provide exposure to various aspects of on the future of the church. Looking at a number Christian public witness in today’s world. Staff of congregations that claim to be multicultural, students will ask, “What is a ‘multicultural’ congre- All new first professional students are required to participate in the gation?” “What are the challenges of multicultural- Prolog, and the expectation is that students will adjust their sched- ism in the areas of worship, community, and parish ules to take the entire two-week program. For those students for practice?” Dr. Leonard

The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia HillCollege (Graduate Division). UniversityGraduate School ofReligion, and Chestnut theReconstructionist Rabbinical College, the Temple trationagreements with Palmer Theological Seminary, Additionalcourses are available through cross-regis tration/specializationrequirements, registered asfollow: tions/specializations,may bedesigned tofulfill concen bythe Dean. Inconsultation with directors ofconcentra cialIndependent Study registration form. Coordinated advancesubmission ofproposal,a accompanied byspe usedtocomplete core degree requirements. Requires havepreviously completed atleast 10units. May not be visedstudy ofspecial problems, limited tostudents who S writing.May berequired for selected students. workshoptoenhance skills inacademic research and S E only) menicalrequirement. (Final-year students byinvitation studentsfrom other area seminaries. Satisfies the ecu icsfor students inthe final year are pursued along with S offsets thecostoftrip. insights. Afifty-percenttuitionreductionpartially Participation inatravelexperiencetogaininterfaith SGN152 InterfaithTravel Seminar offsets thecostoftrip. insights. Afifty-percenttuitionreductionpartially Participation inatravelexperiencetogainecumenical SGN151 EcumenicalTravel Seminar of thetrip. fifty-percent tuitionreductionpartiallyoffsetsthecost other significantcross-culturalexperienceeachyear. A seminary offersatleastoneglobalimmersiontripor SGN150 GlobalTravel Seminar HTH341-375and others asannounced each year. onregulara basis. Additional such courses include many among requirements.The following courses may beexpected tobeoffered coursesinthe Catalog may bedesignated tofulfill various ofthese oneofthe three areas. Course offerings vary each year, and other TheMAR degree requires completion ofone-half unit inatleast requirescompletion ofone-half unit ineach ofthese three areas. Global/ I G lectives G S N N 300 Independent300 001 Interseminary501 S S Asannounced I I S S E 300 300 cumenical/Interfaith A cademicWriting Workshop As announced L B Independent Independent S tudy S eminar As announced As announced (1unit) Individually super S S O tudy( tudy( ptions (1unit) Selected top (1or1/2unit)The (1or1/2unit) L B atino) (Non-credit) A . lackChurch) (1or1/2unit)

TheMDiv degree ------to theRomansbymeansofhistorical,rhetorical, Perspective onPaul BNT660G TheLettertotheRomansandNew 2007) parablesfor teaching and preaching. willbepaid tosociological context and the potential of tionsfrom literarya and structural perspective. Attention Synopticparables intheir single, double, and triple tradi BN inlaity and rostered leaders. rialfrom the perspective oflife-stage development issues Anexamination ofBiblical texts and supplemental mate BB S unitofcredit, the equivalent ofthree semester hours. School.Unless otherwise indicated, all are worth one in2006-2008 orare offered regularly inthe Graduate Thefollowing courses are scheduled tobeoffered (Graduate School) ADV tivemessage. Study will focus onboth literary structure ofthe twelve books, seeking tohear clearly each distinc toGod’s people inthe Bible. This seminar probes each someofthe most profound reflection onGod’s relation Twelve”contains visions, comedy, ethical teaching, and BO (Spring2008) BiblicalHebrew ishelpful but not required. translation,and interpretive issues. Prior knowledge of cultural/historicaland canonical contexts and for textual, andhermeneutically for their literary, socio-religious, plingofstory and saga will beexamined exegetically textsinChristian and Jewish tradition, aswell assama providence,stewardship and personal piety. Lectionary ordination,community and individual response todivine andwater, ritual and worship todeal with calling and tiveencounter with their God uses fire and cloud, blood andNumbers. This rich story ofthe Israelites’ forma majorphases ofthe Exodus story recorded inExodus BO Christ”? pastoraltheologians toimagine our own contexts “in letters?What ways might welearn about our callings as aboutPaul aspastoral theologian from these canonical culturaland geographic locations…what can welearn TwoPauls? BN CD-ROM driveandsoundcard. in Paul’s letters.RequiresemailandInternetaccess, interpretations ofthe“law”and“justification”language Paul” inNewTestament scholarshipand“Lutheran” the relationshipbetween“NewPerspectiveon literary, andsocialscientificcriticism.Explores TM/DMin T670G T651GParables andthe Parish T670GTheMinor Prophets T602GThe T661GCorinthians1 andGalatians: Two ANCED LEVELPROGRAMS Dr.Henrich (June 2008) S Different issues, different language, different piritual O E fferings xodus AclosereadingofPaul’s Epistle A utobiographyand Anexploration ofthe two Dr. Mattison (June 2007) Dr. Heen(Spring2009) The “Book ofthe The Catalog / Catalog The

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Course Course fferings SectionO Title and historical setting. Dr. Robinson (not yet scheduled) the pew.” Requires email and Internet access, CD-ROM BOT671G Prophetic Constructions: Internal Biblical drive and sound card. Dr. Krueger (Spring 2009) Witness Explores the evolution of the prophetic voca- HTH615G Where Is God? Christian Responses to tion in the Hebrew Scriptures by studying prophetic Evil and Suffering The continual presence of evil and characters whose ministries are preserved in texts that suffering poses a challenge to Christian affirmations are not attributed to them. Better-known prophets such about God’s power and caring. This course explores as Miriam and Moses, Elijah and Elisha will be studied, the complex relationship between human suffering and along with lesser-known prophets such as the woman the Christian notion of evil. Through reading stories of with whom Isaiah fathered a child and Zedekiah the human suffering caused by the experience of evil we will Canaanite. Dr. Gafney (not scheduled) seek to assess traditional Christian accounts of the char- HCH603G First Theologians: African Guides on the acter and consequence of evil—with the aim of articulat- Christian Way African-based thinkers and doers were ing an account of evil that takes seriously real stories of the first theologians and key leaders in early Christianity. human suffering. Dr. Ray (Spring 2007) Controversial in their time, they influence and speak to HTH630G 20th- and 21st-Century Theology and us now. Their personalities, struggles and theological Implications for Ministry An exploration of the meth- work mapped the Christian path through the centuries. odologies of several 20th- and 21st-century theologians They thought through, acted out, and sometimes paid and the implications for parish practice. Selections from 80 for the routes they took. Our course will look at their Barth, Tillich, Niebuhr, Bonhoeffer, Bultmann, Ebeling, lives, ideas, opponents, and the questions they pose to Moltmann, Pannenberg, Rahner, and from liberation, us as we seek to walk in the Christian Way. Among the African American, feminist, and Asian theologies and themes we will follow are: The Quest for Moral Purity and post-modern theologians. Dr. Krych (Fall 2008) Church Holiness, The Problem of Sin and Grace, and the HTH635G Thinking Differently: Theology in a Dilemma of Being Christian in Changing Societies. We Postmodern Context An investigation of the philo- will focus on Clement of Alexandria, Origen, Tertullian, sophical character, context and challenges that postmod- Cyprian, Athanasius, and Augustine. Dr. Wagner (Spring ernism provides for theology, ethics and hermeneutics. 2009) The course will examine key postmodern thinkers (e.g. HCH610G Medieval Spirituality An examination of the Jacques Derrida) and the impact they are having on the- spiritual disciplines of the major monastic movements ology. Dr. Collins (Fall 2006) in the western church through their writings. Special HTH640G Theological Engagements with attention will be given to the influence of their social and Anthropology Debates about the meaning of being cultural context. Other expressions of medieval piety will human will be analyzed for their philosophical, scientific, also be examined, along with the Reformation critique and religious claims and assumptions. Perspectives and inheritance of these traditions. Dr. Krey (not scheduled) from the Christian tradition will help in the theological HCH611G Augustine and His Influence A look at this assessment of contemporary views. Dr. Rivera (Fall 2006) African theologian in his original context and at his sub- HTH645G Creation, Evolution, and Our Idea of God sequent importance for Christians of all times. Dr. Rusch How to think about God, nature and humanity in light (June 2007) of the basic tenets of evolutionary theory. Examines the HCH620G Lutheran Confessions for Parish Practice contributions to evolutionary thinking of key figures from Intended to increase student knowledge of the Lutheran theology, philosophy of science, and evolutionary biol- confessions in comparison to other confessional options ogy. Dr. Rivera (Spring 2008) of the sixteenth century and to offer opportunity for HTH661G Theology from a Third-World Perspective reflection on the relation of these documents to contem- An introduction to theological voices from Asia, Latin porary life in the parish and the Church. (Pre-requisite: America, Africa, and Palestine, with a focus on what we HCH201 or equivalent) Dr. Wengert (January 2008) in North America can learn. Requires email and Internet HCH660G Dreams and Defenses: Religion in access, CD-ROM drive and sound card. Dr. Baker (Fall Northeast USA Explores the development of the 2007) American churchscape north of the Potomac and east HTH670G Ecumenical Lutheranism Examines the of the Mississippi Rivers and examines the migration debates among Lutherans about Lutheran merger and experience to the United States at the turn of the 20th involvement in the ecumenical movement during the Century, immigrant spirituality, and the development of twentieth century. Dr. Erling (January 2007) the ethnic parish in Orthodox, Catholic, and Protestant communities. In addition to reading about immigration HTH680G Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Life and Thought and immigrant spirituality, a major objective of the A reading of Bonhoeffer’s writings in his context as a course is to develop the capability to “read experience” basis for discussion of their meaning in our context. Dr. and understand how religion was lived by “people in Rasmussen (Spring 2007)

The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia groupdynamics. Requires email and Internet access, tings,learning theory, stages ofadulthood, methods, and adults,including theological foundations, learning set erationofvarious aspects ofeducational ministry with IC CD-ROMdrive and sound card. with,and byyouth. Requires email and Internet access, lescence,theory and practical guidance inministries to, ministry,teaching and catechetics, psychology ofado oftheological foundations ofconfirmation and youth IC (Spring2008) access,CD-ROM drive and sound card. withinweeklya schedule. Requires email and Internet variouscommunions will beshared asynchronously responsestothe literature, music, and programs ofthe Episcopal,Moravian and Calvinist traditions. Personal theELCA’s official ecumenical partners the- Anglican/ traditionsand devotional literature ofLutheranism and IC Dr. Lange(January2007) every generation’s attempt)tobuildatowerofBabel. disrupting themedievalchurch’s attempt(and,infact, in ordertoapproachtheroleofWord andsacramentin liturgical language(bothdirectandindirectreferences) Tower ofBabel ICA655G Lutheranditurgy:Demolishingthe celebrations today. and askwhatthatwitnessmeansforourliturgical searched foralanguagetowitnesstheChristevent texts, wewillexplorehowdifferentcommunitieshave Through are-readingofprimary, historicalliturgical ICA653G LiturgyandOrigins:SourcesforRenewal soundcard. Requiresemail and Internet access; CD-Rom drive and besurveyed for application tothe preaching situation. losophersand modern communication scientists will sageshave been informing preaching. Classical phi AristotletoChomsky, secular ideas about crafting mes IC hearwhat the preacher says. logicaland semiotic tensions, with anear tohow hearers structureofsermon’sa moves, and the necessary theo theimagination inpreaching: how ideas are formed, the IC Hughes (June2008) and tacticsforreconnectingwithGod’s people. sermon, whilebeginningtomasterspecificstrategies Participants willpreach,rework,andre-preachasingle whose earshavebeendulledbymanysermons. untouched? Learntosharpenthehearingofthose sermons politely, whiletheirheartsandlives seem preaching becomestale?Dopeoplelistentoyour ICA605G RevitalizingYour Preaching E E A A A 610G 600GConfirmation andYouth Ministries 680G 634GRhetoric inPreaching 620GPreaching theGaps E S ducationalMinistry with pirituality Dr.Levering (Fall 2006) Traces Luther’s wideandvarieduseof Dr. Lange(notscheduled) Anexamination ofthe spiritual Dr.Quivik (June 2007) Explores the role of Dr. Krych (Spring 2007) From Plato and A Dr. Wartluft dults Hasyour A considA A studyA Dr. - - - - -

tionships,practices, and accountabilities into the heart churchesinglobala horizon brings new kinds ofrela Howthinking ofand experiencing ourselves aslocal IC 2007) researchdesign andresearch inreligion which provide the basis for the willdraw onthe rich reservoir oftheoretical models forcongregational and community studies. The course ethnographicresearch methodology with application Congregations IC 2008) access,CD-ROM drive and sound card. isheducation program. Requires email and Internet administration,and evaluation ofcomprehensivea par thelocal congregation, with viewa tocreative planning, variousforms and activities ofeducational ministry in nationofthe purpose, possibilities and problems ofthe IC CD-ROMdrive and sound card. beinvolved inusing the mass media, newspapers, radio, developmentofimages ofhow local congregations can theChurch and the media. The course focuses onthe Congregation IPP640GCommunications andthe andthe community. effectiveministry with older persons inthe congregation attitudes,sensitivities, and knowledge necessary for an IPC630GMinistry with (January2008) approachtothose who grieve more helpful. theologicalconsiderations inthe hope ofmaking our Thiscourse brings tothis belief personal, pastoral, and glewith faith asmuch asitisstruggle a with emotions. B IPC601G fessionalpastoral experience) MDivorequivalent, CPE, and atleast three years ofpro materialfor continued consultation. (Pre-requisites: twicefor credit, bringing both new and ongoing case specificcase material. Students may take the course Readingsand theological reflections are integrated with pastoralintervention with the case, asappropriate. ningnext steps for their own learning and for continued ventionsand enhancing their pastoral skills, and plan honingpastoral assessment skills, evaluating their inter theologicalunderstanding ofthose whom they serve, theirown ministry with viewa toward deepening their sionalpastoral care experience share specific cases from conferenceinwhich students with significant profes IPC600G Bloomquist(June 2008) ofwhat itmeans tobeNorth American churches. ereaved S S E 680G 620GResearch Methods for 620G Facing death ordealing with grief isstruga B E A A ducationalPractice intheParish Pastoral dvancedPastoral Care eingtheChurch Globalina Communion Anexploration ofthe current images of Anintroduction toboth quantitative and eachstudent will produce. Dr. Jorgenson (Spring 2007) A pproachtotheDying andthe O lderPersons Dr.Cooper-White (Fall 2008) Dr. Krych (Fall 2006) The Catalog / Catalog The S tudying S L eminar ocal Dr. Krych (Spring Deals with the

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Dr. Krey (not Theology, Theory and Practice for Congregational scheduled) Renewal in the 21st Century Examines new emphases HCH820G Readings in Reformation History and in mission theology and applies these to the church’s Theology An analysis of a major figure (e.g. Luther, mission through congregational renewal, church planting Melanchthon, Calvin, Zwingli, Bucer), event (e.g. and multiplication. Dr. Daubert (January 2007) Peasants’ War, 1530 Diet of Augsburg), and/or move- IPP655G Discerning Theologies in Congregations A ment (e.g. late-medieval scholasticism, Anabaptism, look at the challenges to recognizing theological work confessionalization) of the Reformation. Students will 82 in congregations, recent insights for doing this more be encouraged to link their research to the historical, reliably, and how this can contribute to congregational theological, and social contexts of the time. Dr. Wengert wholeness. Dr. Nieman (January 2008) (Spring 2008) DMin Offerings HCH823G Melanchthon’s Theology An investigation of the thought of Philip Melanchthon as reflected in his SDM701G DMin Colloquium I (Non-credit) Addresses theological writings, with a special focus on his Loci com- the issues of individual program formation in the DMin munes. Dr. Wengert (Spring 2007) program, including a review of some of the key categories of academic theology and biblical studies and the prac- HCH830G American Religious History An opportunity tice of ministry. Staff (June 2007, 2008) for the student to explore in depth an area of particular interest in primary sources, while reading recent second- SDM702G DMin Colloquium II (Non-credit) Research ary works in American religious history that examine the methods and practical guidance to help prepare for interface of events, trends, eras, movements, nations, development of DMin projects. Staff (June 2007, 2008) cultures, and traditions in the United States. Attention SDM703G DMin Colloquium II Equivalency (Non- is given to discourse, practices, communities, and insti- credit) Alternative registration for DMin students tutions, and to historiographical questions. Dr. Pahl who have successfully completed SGN603G Research (Spring 2007, 2009) Methods. Involves payment of Colloquium II fee only; HTH820G Trinitarian Theology An examination of the participation in Colloquium II is waived. classical development and contemporary revitalization NOTE: Colloquia above are not formal courses; they are required of the doctrine of the Trinity, with an emphasis on using collegial events of two to four days each, offered in June, during which Trinitarian approaches to address a broad range of con- students address matters of the program and their progress. temporary issues in theology and ethics. Dr. Hoffmeyer (Spring 2009) SDM710G DMin Collegial Seminar A seminar for DMin students in which case studies are used to explore HTH823G Thinking Spirit: G. W. F. Hegel and theological and pastoral issues in ministry. Dr. Wagner Contemporary Theology G.W.F. Hegel understood his (January 2007, 2008) work as a philosophical explication of the doctrine of the Trinity, and focused his Trinitarian philosophy on Spirit. SIS700G Independent Study Individually supervised His emphases on process, historicity, relationality, and study of special problems, as approved by student’s non-foundationalism make him our contemporary, even supervising committee. Requires advance submission of though he lived two centuries ago. Although the textual a proposal, accompanied by special Independent Study focus will be Hegel’s own writings, we will read them in registration form. Coordinated by the Dean, in consulta- relation to their appropriation and misappropriation by tion with Associate Dean of Graduate Education. later theologians. Our fundamental concern will be criti- ThD/STM Offerings cal engagement with Hegel’s thought for constructive theological work today. Dr. Hoffmeyer (Fall 2006) BBT840G New Testament Christologies A study of how the earliest Christian communities presented and revered HTH832G Contemporary Neo-Liberal Theologians Jesus, with reviews of some of the considerable literature Readings from several generations of theologians who on the subject. Particular attention will be paid to the may loosely be termed “neo-liberal,” including Sally Son of Man designation. Dr. Borsch (Spring 2007) McFague, Douglas John Hall, Serene Jones, and others.

The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia implicationsofscriptural status for strategies ofinter authorityofscriptural writings has been understood, the doctrinesofscripture, the various ways inwhich the coursewill examine the historical development of tionfor those works within communities offaith. This writingsasscripture signifies speciala status and func BB ThD GraduateEducation. bythe Dean, inconsultation with Associate Dean of IndependentStudy registration form. Coordinated submissionofproposal,a accompanied byspecial asapproved bystudent’s advisor. Requires advance visedstudy ofspecial problems bythe STM student, S 2006,2008) beingproposed bythe participants. attentionisgiven tothe actual theses and dissertations theological/historical/social-ethicaldisciplines. Special STMtheses and ThD (PhD) dissertations inscriptural/ ofthe variety ofresearch methodologies available for S (notscheduled) incontexts ofsuffering, pain, and evil. porarydoctrines oftheodicy inrelation topastoral care pen?”This seminar will explore the classic and contem thequestion, “How could God allow such evil tohap care-giversinsituations ofsuffering frequently encounter IPC860GPastoral Theology ofGood and Day(Spring 2008) theologicalunderstanding ofboth Church and spirit? communions.What then are the implications for our mobilizationatall levels, from congregations toglobal howfaith functions either tofacilitate ortoinhibit social examinationofvarious social movements will explore religionwithin social movement theory. Ananalytical IC homileticsand education. andrelation tocontemporary theory and practice of throughpreaching and teaching, with implications for rieswho focus oncommunication ofthe Word ofGod Explorationoftheologians ofthe 20th and 21st centu IC 2007) willalso beaddressed inthis seminar receiveattention. Perspectives from other living faiths ditionsfrom the late-19th century tothe present will Selectedtheological approaches from varietya oftra toricalresponses tothe problematic ofworld religions. pluralism,especially asthey relate tobiblical and his tionofcontemporary theological approaches toreligious HTH890GTheology ofReligions Dr.Ray (Fall 2007) I G S S A N T910G 800GIndependent 820GReligion and 804GCommunicating theWord ofGod 803GResearch Methods O fferings S cripturalTheology S S tudy( ocialChange Team-taught(not yet scheduled) A thoroughA examination S S TM) eminar A criticalA examina Dr. Krey etal. (Fall Individually super . Dr. . Rajashekar (Fall Dr.Cooper-White The role of Describing E

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The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia PastoralPsychotherapy inRelational and Theological Perspective Cooper-Whiteisthe author offour books: AchievementinResearch and Writing” award, Dr. Professor, PastoralTheology(1999) The Rev. PamelaCooper-White, PhD Hourfor 13weeks. abroad.In1985 hewas the preacher for The Protestant narylectures atnumbera ofinstitutions inthe U.S. and beenconferencea leader and given university and semi papers,heisthe author oreditor of18books, and has articlesand poetry tonumbera ofjournals and news Bishopsofthe Episcopal Church. Contributor ofessays, wasChair ofthe Theology Committee for the House of Religionsofthe Ancient World. From 1988 to2000, he taughtinthe Program inthe History, Archaeology and ofProfessor ofReligion atPrinceton University where he Schoolofthe Pacific, and Dean ofthe Chapel with rank andProfessor ofNew Testament atthe Church Divinity Seminaries,Dr. Borsch was formerly Dean, President, atSeabury-Western and The General Theological Inaddition toholding teaching posts inEngland and retiredBishop ofthe Episcopal Diocese ofLos Angeles. (2003) Professor, The Rev. FrederickHoukBorsch,PhD FA CU L TY N ewTestament; Chair of DivinitySchool. Heisthe AssociateDean ofthe Yale SchoolatYale University and Deanofthe Berkeley Divinity atLTSP, Dr. Borsch was Interim newChair ofAnglican Studies Priortohis appointment tothe ofBirmingham (England), 1966 Seminary,1960; PhD,The University University,1963; STB, The General OxfordUniversity, 1959; MA, Oxford BA,Princeton University, 1957; BA, Counselors’2005 “Distinguished AssociationofPastoral Recipientofthe American Pennsylvania1979-present. Massachusetts,California, Illinois, SocialWork, 2001; Pastorates in Ph.D.,Institute for Clinical NamesCollege (Oakland, CA),1994; HarvardUniversity, 1983; MA, Holy HarvardDivinity School, 1983; PhD, HarvardUniversity, 1980; MDiv, BMus,Boston University, 1977; MA, A nglican ManyVoices: S tudies - - Charles A.SchierenProfessor, ChurchandSociety The Rev. KatieDay, PhD ogy,and Anglicanism. coursesonpastoral care and counseling, pastoral theol AmericanAcademy ofReligion. Dr. Cooper-White teaches asCo-Chair ofthe Person/Culture/Religion Group ofthe AmericanAssociation ofPastoral Counselors and serves therapist,she iscertified asclinicala Fellow inthe California.AnEpiscopal priest and pastoral psycho Religionatthe Graduate Theological Union inBerkeley, Sheisthe former Director ofthe Center for Women and development,and pastoral care ofpost-traumatic stress. andarticles onaspects ofpastoral theology, women’s Empowering small-groupresource book entitled (UMIResearch Press, 1985). She has also authored a AcademyofParish Clergy; and 1995),which won1995 a Top Ten Books award from the ViolenceAgainst Women and the Church’s Response Careand Counseling (Fortress,2006); discussingserious social issues. congregationsinto the challenging and rewarding task of Risksand Acting with Integrity Dr.Day’s most recent book, Seminary$312,000a grant toexplore this phenomenon. promptedthe Lilly Foundation toaward her and the Day’sresearch into the recent wave ofchurch burnings ofthe Metropolitan/Urban Ministry Concentration. Dr. congregationsmake her well qualified asthe Director termecumenical relationships with African American Anordained pastor inthe Presbyterian Church, her long- socialethics, and economics asthey relate tothe church. teachingcourses onurban ministry, the social sciences, (1985) (ELCA Publishing) and numerous chapters SharedWisdom: Use ofthe Self inPastoral (Fortress, 2004); areaofChurch and Society, Shebrings this depth tothe mentand research experience. organizing,economic develop uniquepastoral, community Dr.Day came toLTSP with Pennsylvania,1977-81, 1983-85. PastoratesinMassachusetts and PhD,Temple University, 1996; STM,Union Seminary (NY), 1982; Gordon-ConwellSeminary, 1977; BA,Wheaton College, 1973; MDiv, (Alban Institute, 2001), invites DifficultConversations: Taking Schoenbergand the God Idea The Catalog / Catalog The TheCry ofTamar: WomenHealing and (Fortress, 2006–2008 - - -

acu;ty SectionF Title The Rev. Wilda C. M. Gafney, PhD Erik M. Heen, PhD Associate Professor, Old Testament and Hebrew Professor, New Testament and Greek (1996) (2003) AB, Harvard College, 1973; MDiv, BA, Earlham College, 1987; Harvard Divinity School, 1982; MTh, MDiv, Howard University School Luther Theological Seminary, 1990; of Divinity, 1997; Graduate MPhil, Columbia University, 1993; Certificate in Women’s Studies, PhD, Columbia University, 1997. Duke University, 2000; PhD, Duke Dr. Heen teaches New Testament University, 2006. courses, including the core The first African American introductions, individual book woman scholar to serve electives, and Greek. Dr. Heen on the LTSP faculty, Wilda is interested in how the Bible Gafney is a third-genera- is being read in parishes and tion soldier who served for homes in the United States five years as a chaplain in today, and seeks innovative approaches to parish-based the Army Reserves as pastor to a hospital congregation Bible study, including those that explore the use of film. 86 and provided psychiatric pastoral care. Baptized in the Dr. Heen’s current New Testament exegetical interests African Methodist Episcopal Church, she belonged to a include Pauline theology, the Gospel of John, and how non-denominational congregation as a teen, attended social-scientific criticism can provide insights into the a Baptist school during her junior high years, went on interaction of early Christians with the larger Hellenistic to a Catholic high school, and earned a BA in biology at world. Dr. Heen’s current hermeneutical interests include Earlham, a Quaker college. Dr. Gafney began her career the understandings of Scripture during the period of as a research biologist, concentrating on immunology Lutheran Orthodoxy and the rise of historical-criticism, and biological defense, but later experienced a renewal of the history of the use of the Bible among Lutherans in faith and entered Howard Divinity School. She received North American in the 19th and 20th centuries, and con- a pastoral appointment in the AME Zion Church in 2001. temporary “Lutheran” understandings of Scripture. He She is now a member of the Episcopal Church (USA) edited, along with Philip Krey, the Hebrews volume in and shares in the teaching/preaching ministry of the the Ancient Christian Commentary series (InterVarsity Press, African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas, the first African 2005). He is a member of the ELCA consultation on American Episcopal church in the U.S., founded in 1792. Scripture and part of an ELCA planning group to develop Professor Gafney is also a member of the Dorshei Derekh a multi-year emphasis called “Book of Faith: Lutherans Reconstructionist Minyan and has a particular interest in Read the Bible.” how Christians read and interpret the Hebrew Scriptures. She has numerous scholarships, awards and fellowships to her credit, including doctoral and dissertation fellow- The Rev. John F. Hoffmeyer, PhD ships from the Fund for Theological Education, a Vernon Associate Professor, Systematic Theology (1998) Johns preaching award and a Duke University Women’s Studies Graduate Fellowship. She recently published a BA, Haverford College, 1980; series of Bible studies on Genesis in Abingdon’s Pastor’s CATS, Pacific Lutheran Theological Bible Study, Volume 3. Her current projects are an explora- Seminary, 1991; PhD, Boston tion of motherhood in messianic genealogies in Ruth and College, 1991. Theological and Matthew for Semeia and a commentary on the book of philosophical studies at Institut Numbers in the African Women’s Bible Commentary. Supérieur Libre de Théologie et de Philosophie Religieuse, Paris, 1986, and Eberhard-Karls-Universität, Tübingen (1982-84). Dr. Hoffmeyer’s work draws upon diverse traditions of theological and philosophical reflection for the purpose of critical, constructive, and transformative engagement with contemporary questions and challenges. His own theology is a Trinitarian elaboration of the biblical promise/command: “Do not be afraid.” He teaches courses in dogmatics, constructive theology, ethics, and youth ministry. He has served as

The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia specialfascination for the history ofthe interpretation earlyand medieval church, medieval theology, and a leadership,the history ofbiblical interpretation inthe History; PresidentandChairoftheFaculty(1990) Ministerium ofNewYork Professor, Early Church The Rev. PhilipD.W. Krey, PhD pastorinPoland. currentlyonecclesiastical leave while serving asparisha learnfrom Jewish spirituality and worship. Dr. Huwiler is ofinterest, and she isexploring ways that Christians can theReformed denominations. Judaism isanother area inthe ELCA’s ecumenical agreements, especially with seminaryfor several years, she isparticularly invested context.Having taught atUniteda Church ofChrist calauthority, especially inanecumenical and interfaith Series lishedinHendrickson’s on“Ecclesiastes” and “Song ofSongs” has been pub canserve asmodels offaithfulness. Her commentary proposeshow biblical stories and images ofwoman Mirrors,Models, and Metaphors sexualityinthe Bible. Dr. Huwiler’s book, SongofSongs has led her toexplore issues ofhuman long-standingareas ofstudy. particularA focus onthe ofthe Bible). Biblical poetry and wisdom are other womeninbiblical texts and women’s interpretation Dr.Huwiler isinterested inwomen and the Bible (both Illinois,1980-83. Gettysburg,1980; PhD, Duke University, 1988. Pastorate in BA,Carroll College, 1973; MDiv, Lutheran Theological Seminary, Onleave in2006-07 Professor, OldTestament andHebrew(1996) The Rev. ElizabethF lemsofconsumera society. respondingincritical and constructive ways tothe prob andsacramental theology can provide resources for iscurrently working onthe question ofhow Trinitarian a hasworked with the Lutheran Church ofElSalvador. He Visitinga Professor atthe University ofHeidelberg and . Dr.. Huwiler’s current research emphasis isbibli NewInternational Bible Commentary ests,including urban parish ofLTSP, brings blenda ofinter Dr.Krey, the current president 1990-99. Pennsylvania,1976-85, 1987-88, PastoratesinMaryland, Illinois, and UniversityofMunich, 1988-89. Chicago,1990. Fulbright Fellow, America,1985; PhD, University of 1976;MA, Catholic University of 1972;MDiv, Gettysburg Seminary, BA,University ofMassachusetts, . Huwiler, PhD (United Church Press, 1993) BiblicalWomen: - - - - theNational Council ofChurches (USA). ELCAdelegate tothe Faith and Order Commission of ofthe board ofLutheran World Relief, and serves asan ofLutheran Seminaries from 2006-2008, ismembera Heserves asthe executive director ofthe Eastern Cluster medievalchurch history, spirituality, and urban ministry. teachescourses onthe ecumenical creeds, early and Co-founderofthe Inner City Ministers’ Guild, Dr. Krey seriesbyEerdmans Publishing Co., editoralong with Lawrence Bond and Thomas Ryan ofa Spirituality)for Paulist Press (2007). Heisalso the co- PeterD.S.Krey, Press(2006). Hehas translated and edited, along with AeneasPiccolomini (Pope Pius II) for Catholic University Izbickiand Gerald Christianson, selected letters of Hehas also translated and edited, along with Thomas ChristianCommentary withErik Heen, the Hebrews volume inthe mentaryonthe whole Bible (2000). Heedited, along Oxford,heco-edited booka for Brill onNicholas’s com evalFranciscan Nicholas ofLyra. With Lesley Smith of translationofRevelationa Commentary bythe medi ofthe Book ofRevelation. His literary credits include a Dr.Krueger has attended the Rare Book School atthe catedtoAmerican Ethnic Life and Immigration History. EthnicStudies, librarya and museum that was dedi asPublic Services Librarian atthe Balch Institute for theRare Book Room ofthe University ofMichigan and tothe Krauth Memorial Library, Dr. Krueger worked in ofEast Europeans tothe United States. Before coming thereligious history, piety, and migration experience hascreated anonline graduate course that explores MazuriansinEast Prussia and the United States. He thecongregations ofthe Polish-speaking Lutheran theUniversity ofMichigan and write dissertationa on theimmigrant experience led him tostudy history at KarlKrueger’s fascination with the role ofreligion in Professor,History ofChristianity (2003) DirectoroftheKrauth Memorial Karl Krueger, PhD Luther’sSpirituality series (InterVarsity Press, 2005). Canada,1980-83, 1986-92. inPennsylvania and Ontario, University,Krakow, 1983. Pastorates SummerSession, Jagiellonian HochschuleWuppertal, 1976-1977; TheologicalStudies atthe Kirchliche M.L.S.,Drexel University 1996; UniversityofMichigan 1992; Michigan,1987; Ph.D., History, EuropeanStudies, University of 1980;MA, Russian and East TheologicalSeminary atPhiladelphia, 1974;MDiv, The Lutheran BS,Philadelphia College ofBible, (Classics ofWestern The Catalog / Catalog The L TheBible and Tradition ibrary; Ancient A ssociate 2006–2008 - - - .

aculty SectionF Title University of Virginia and mounted several exhibits fea- The Rev. Dirk G. Lange, PhD turing the treasures of the Library in the Main Rotunda. He is the curator of a new permanent exhibit of the his- Assistant Professor of Christian Assembly (2005) tory of American Lutheranism in The Brossman Center. BA, University of Winnipeg, 1979; STM, The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia The Rev. Margaret A. Krych, PhD (2001); PhD (with distinction) Charles F. Norton Professor, Christian Education and in Theological Studies with a Theology; Associate Dean of Graduate Education; concentration in Liturgical Director, Doctor of Ministry Program, Eastern Cluster Theology, Emory University, 2005. of Lutheran Seminaries (1977) Brother of Taizé, 1979-1998; pastorate in Georgia, 2001-2005. BA, University of Western Australia, 1963; BD, Melbourne College of Dr. Lange’s ministerial expe- Divinity, 1966; DipEd, University rience has covered a wide of Western Australia, 1968; ThM, spectrum of activities, but all Melbourne College of Divinity, 1970; under one umbrella: liturgy PhD, Princeton Seminary, 1985; in the lives of people. During the 1980’s, as a brother 88 Pastorate in Australia, 1966-67. of Taizé, he worked with church leaders and many lay people involved with the prayer groups in the Eastern A native Australian, Dr. Krych European underground. During the early 1990’s he was has two passionate interests in engaged with the prayer and songs of Taizé. After leaving teaching and writing: Christian Taizé, he came to LTSP to study under Gordon Lathrop education and twentieth- and and then went on to do doctoral work under Don Saliers twenty-first-century systematic theology. She teaches and Mark Jordan at Emory. He is editor and contributor courses in Christian education, youth ministry, and con- of Ordo: Bath, Word, Prayer, Table (OSL, 2006), an intro- temporary systematic theology, coordinates the DMin duction to liturgical theology and festschrift in honor colloquia, and directs the teaching component of the of Dr. Lathrop. With Luther and Derrida as dialogue ThD program. She teaches both in the classroom and by partners, Dr. Lange queries theology, its disruption and means of distance learning. Dr. Krych has written a num- its re-writing, through the lens of the liturgy. He has ber of books, including Teaching the Gospel Today and has been involved with the Renewing Worship project of the also written a monograph and contributed chapters to ELCA, serving on the editorial board for Daily Prayer eleven additional books. Five of these books were written as well as participating on the development panels for jointly by the Christian Education professors of the ELCA Holy Communion and the Psalter. He has published seminaries, including The Ministry of Children’s Education: several articles in the liturgical journal, Worship, as well Foundations, Contexts and Practices (Fortress Press, 2004), as in several other scholarly journals. He is a member which she jointly planned and to which she contributed of the North American Academy of Liturgy (NAAL) and the Introduction and two chapters, and Christian Education founder and convener of the seminar group on Liturgy as Evangelism, edited by Norma Cook Everist (Fortress and Postmodern Questions. He is also a member of Press, planned for 2007). Dr. Krych has also authored American Academy of Religion (AAR), Societas Liturgica some thirty articles, primarily in Christian Education and the Academy of Homiletics. and theology, and has conducted educational seminars nationally. As Associate Dean for Graduate Education, she directs the seminary’s STM, ThD, and DMin programs. She is an ordained pastor of the ELCA and serves on the denomination’s Board of Publication (Augsburg Fortress Publishers).

The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia femininebiblical issues. Greek,biblical interpretation, exegetical methods, and ingcourses onthe New Testament, Dr. Mattison teaches challengesofless-than-inclusivea world. Besides teach originsand disciplined interpretive skills toaddress the developwell-informeda perspective onNew Testament lengesoftheir ministry. She encourages all students to dentsofcolor tobeprepared toface the specific chal Testament’sown examples, women students and stu Sheisalso deeply committed toassist, using the New opedbyanauthor tochange reader’sa point ofview. BA,University ofDelaware, 1969; MA/MDiv, University of A The Rev. RobinD.Mattison,PhD cernment. tionand advising them concerning their vocational dis practicaltraining, assisting them todotheological reflec ofhis time guiding and supporting students during their ministrysites for pursuing internships. Hespends much instrumentalinassisting students infinding appropriate ofarea congregations and their leaders, Dr. Leonard is the“practice ofministry.” With his extensive knowledge coursesinurban ministry with particulara emphasis on AssociateProfessor ofPractical Theology, heteaches churchgrowth, and the general practice ofministry. As ofleadership development, church administration, chaplaincy.His interests and research are inthe areas arywork, urban congregation leadership, and college Director ofContextualEducation(1997) The Rev. CharlesR.Leonard,EdD ssociate Professor, N backgroundinoverseas mission Dr.Leonard came toLTSP with a Pennsylvania,1976-93. University,1997; Pastorates in University,1992; EdD., Columbia Seminary,1983; MEd, Columbia DMin,Eastern Baptist Theological PrincetonTheological Seminary, 1978; SeminaryatPhiladelphia, 1976; ThM, 1971;MDiv, The Lutheran Theological BS,Pennsylvania State University, ew Testament and Greek (1989) themesand images are devel recentA focus has been onhow ingsymbol systems inScripture. researchinterests are inexplor anthropologicalcriticism. Her theperspective ofliterary and andfeminist hermeneutics from teachingthe New Testament Dr.Mattison ispassionate about Pennsylvaniaand Wisconsin, 1974-80. University,1995; Pastorates in Chicago,1973; PhD, Vanderbilt ------GodinPlace recentwork, MinistryinModern America: 1930-the Present includesattention tothe history ofyouth, including thewill incolonial New England. Dr. Pahl’s research also importanceoftheological debates over the freedom of (2000) Professor, History of Christianity in Jon Pahl,PhD Worship, development panelsfortheHoly Communion work onthepreachingconsultation onPrinciplesfor new hymnbook, Renewing Worship projectoftheELCAtoprepare ELCA andhomileticalhelps. Herinvolvementwiththe Seasons, 2003). Shehaswrittenfor work, Worship Mattersseries,utilizingresearchfromherPhD the Resurrection in preaching.Herbook, in theassemblyanduseofimageimagination research interestsincludetheconstructionofmeaning She alsoteacheselectivesinbothfields.Dr. Quivik’s liturgy andhomiletics,calledChristianAssembly. Assistant ProfessorofChristianssembly(2005) The Rev. MelindaA.Quivik,PhD America:HistoryA ofInnocent Domination. completingnewa book entitled ofwidea variety ofplaces inAmerican culture. Heis The BeautifulFuneral:AestheticsofaLiturgy thejournal , Dr., Pahl explores the theological significance ShoppingMalls and Other Sacred Spaces: Putting (AugsburgFortress,2005)ispartofthe Evangelical LutheranWorship, Liturgy, A ChristianFuneral:Witnessto integration ofthefields Lange, teachesanew Dr. Quivik, along with Dr. 98) and Minnesota (2002-05). 2003; pastorates in Montana (1993- Arts, GraduateTheologicalUnion, Worship, Proclamation,andthe at Philadelphia,1994;PhDin Lutheran TheologicalSeminary College, 1977;MDiv, The Columbia University, Teachers BA, St.OlafCollege,1972;MA, New Proclamation,Sundaysand investigatesthe formative AmericanCulture, 1630-1760, FreeWill and Political Liberty in Hisfirst book, andviolence and religion. inAmerica, sacred places, Americanreligions, Lutherans Dr.Pahl teaches courses on Chicago, 1990. 1983; Ph.D.,Universityof MTS, Trinity LutheranSeminary, BA, Valparaiso University, 1980; variouspublicationsofthe Violenceand the Sacred in The Catalog / Catalog The N orth . In.his most ParadoxLost: A included merica 2006–2008 (UMI, Youth

aculty SectionF Title and Life Passages liturgies, Renewing Worship The Rev. Dr. Stephen G. Ray Days presentations in several different synods, and congregational testing for the holy communion settings. Associate Professor of African American Studies; As a member of the North American Academy of Liturgy, Director, Urban Theological Institute (2005) she convenes the Liturgical Language Seminar. Dr. B. S., Charter Oak State College, Quivik is also a member of the Academy of Homiletics, Newington, CT, 1989; MDiv, Societas Liturgica, and the American Academy of Religion. Yale Divinity School, 1993; PhD., Religious Studies-African American Studies Joint Degree Program, Yale The Rev. J. Paul Rajashekar, PhD University, 2000 Luther D. Reed Professor, Systematic Theology Raised in New York City’s (1991) Queens Borough, Stephen BA, St. Philomena’s College, 1968; Ray refers to himself as BD, United Theological College, 1971; a man of comparatively STM, Concordia Seminary-Seminex, simple faith. “My mother 1974; PhD, University of Iowa, 1981; instilled in me that God will Pastorate in Iowa, 1976–79. provide,” says Ray, who is an ordained minister of 90 the United Church of Christ. “When I worked at the For Dr. Rajashekar, the current Crisis Intervention Center, I got to see how the social Dean of the Seminary, grappling and economic systems work to bring calamity on with issues of religious pluralism people who had nothing to do with bringing it on to in our society has been a life- themselves.” Prior to joining the LTSP faculty, he taught long pursuit. A former Executive broadly in contemporary theology, African American Secretary for the Lutheran World Studies and philosophy as the Associate Professor of Federation in Geneva, he joined the LTSP Faculty in 1991 Theology and Philosophy at Louisville Presbyterian and teaches courses on scriptural authority, doctrine, Theological Seminary. Dr. Ray has also taught courses contemporary theology, ecumenism, world religions and at Yale Divinity School and the Hartford Seminary. He inter-religious dialogue. The corpus of his published work has written several articles and lectured on African includes New Religious Movements and the Church (co-edited American religion and human rights. Dr. Ray is the with A. Brockway, WCC Publications, 1987), “Religious author of several published works, including A Struggle Pluralism and Lutheran Theology” (LWF Report, 23/24, from the Start: The Black Community of Hartford, 1639-1960 1988), and Islam in Asia: Perspectives for Christian-Muslim and Do No Harm: Social Sin and Christian Responsibility. Encounter (co-edited with H.S. Wilson, LWR-WARC, 1992). In addition to his own monographs, he has been a Dr. Rajashekar’s research today involves the many chal- contributor to the recently published book, Constructive lenges facing our practice of the Christian faith, particu- Theology: A Contemporary Approach to Classical Themes, and to larly in our context of Christian ecumenism, cultural the forthcoming book, Human Rights: Christian Influences pluralism, post modernism, and our scientific and tech- and Issues. In 2002 he was named the Kentuckiana nological worldview. He seeks to articulate a relevant Metroversity Distinguished Teacher of Adult Learners. and responsible theology that is true to Lutheran con- During much of his time in Louisville he served as victions and is at the same time open to insights and pastor of Plymouth Congregational United Church of values of other faiths in dialogue. His latest publications Christ. “Teaching and scholarship always need to be include Bridging Gospel and Asian Cultures (ELCA, 2006) and accountable to the church, and serving as a pastor “Navigating Difficult Questions” in The Evangelizing Church: has been one way I’ve tried to be accountable,” he A Lutheran Contribution, Richard H. Bliese and Craig Van says. “Teaching needs to be seen through the prism of Gelder, eds. (Augsburg Fortress, 2005). Dr. Rajashekar concrete ministry.” will direct a Henry Luce Foundation grant to develop an Asian Theological Initiative at LTSP.

The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia ourlives. Hehas written commentarya onthe Book of leadstodeeper understanding ofthe Word ofGod for ofdisciplined observation and probing discussion that consummatelya profound literary work allows the sort confidencebyall Christians. Approaching the Bible as Hebrew (1989) Anna C.BurkhalterProfessor, OldTestament and The Rev. RobertB.Robinson,PhD intellectuallandscape. gy,Dr. Rivera normally moves within aninterdisciplinary mittedtothe perspectives brought byliberation theolo theologian,asLatinoa scholar, and assomeone com ogyassourcea for their own ecclesial reflection. Asa community,incriticala reassessment ofLuther’s theol hehas been involved, with other members ofthe Latino atictheology from Latinoa perspective. AsLutheran,a Concentration,Dr. Rivera also teaches courses insystem evolution.Aspart ofhis responsibilities with the Latino tionarytheory and onthe possibilities fortheology a of hasfocused onthe meanings and implications ofevolu tantscientific concepts and ideas. Oflate, his research explorethe social and theological dimensions ofimpor gionand the sciences, Dr. Rivera’s teaches courses that properunderstanding ofthe relationship between reli (1998) HispanicMinistry; Director, A TheRev. ssociateProfessor, N elsonRivera, PhD S ystematicTheology and aswell ashis concern for the opmentsinmodern science, Duetohis interest indevel PuertoRico 1987-93. University,2006; Pastorates in Philadelphia,1998; PhD, Temple LutheranTheological Seminary at University,1997; STM, The Philadelphia,1987; MA, Temple TheologicalSeminary at 1981;MDiv, The Lutheran BA,Universidad dePuerto Rico, readwith understanding and isdesirea tosee the Bible tion.Behind that interest arytechniques tointerpreta applicationofcurrent liter Bible,and particularly inthe ticeofinterpretation ofthe estedinthe theory and prac Dr.Robinson isdeeply inter 1982. 1974;PhD, Yale University, MDiv,Yale Divinity School, BA,Ursinus College, 1969;

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------Administration (1988) Associate Professor, Communications,Parish The Rev. RichardN.Stewart,MDiv worldviews. wellasthe Old Testament’s milieu, social models, and Robinson’sarea ofexpertise includes biblical Hebrew, as nityoffaith. Besides the books ofGenesis and Job, Dr. andhow that message spoke tothe life oftheir commu learnwhat they saw asmost important ineach passage Genesis,studying the many brilliant early readers to timeheisresearching the history ofinterpretation of togetherholistica picture ofthe book. Atthe same aryterms ascharacter, plot, theme and allusion toknit Genesis,commentarya that uses such familiar liter useofmedia. ingevangelism, stewardship, parish administration, and teachescourses inthe Integrative Theology area, includ asthey prepare for leadership inthe parish. Mr. Stewart standand utilize contemporary communication media strivestoassist students, both lay and clergy, tounder nologyinadministration, outreach and mission, and he opmentexplores the ways congregations can use tech learningcapabilities. His recent work inleadership devel enablingthe Seminary tooffer state-of-the-art distance ofDistance Learning, Mr. Stewart was instrumental in ofmedia, communication, and technology. AsDirector parishlife, his ministry has been shaped byhis studies congregationalleader isanessential communicator for theELCA’s Office ofCommunication. Believing that the onthe advisory committee of toratCentral State University inOhio and has served VirginIslands, 1971-89, and PastoratesinOhio and the US study,Temple University. ofTheology, 1971; Graduate 1967;MDiv, Hamma School BA,Wittenberg University, Islands.Hewas campus a pas torinOhio and the USVirgin previouslybeen parisha pas asaninterim minister, having ProfessorStewart has served Sincejoining the LTSP faculty, Pennsylvania,1998-2002. TheLutheran The Catalog / Catalog The magazine and 2006–2008 ------

aculty SectionF Title The Rev. Timothy J. Wengert, PhD Emeriti Ministerium of Pennsylvania Professor, Reformation The Rev. LeRoy H. Aden, PhD, Luther D. Reed Professor History (1989) Emeritus, Practical Theology (1967, 1994) BA, University of Michigan, 1972; The Rev. Robert E. Bornemann, PhD, Anna C. Burkhalter MA, 1973; MDiv, Luther Seminary, Professor Emeritus, Old Testament and Hebrew (1953, 1977; PhD, Duke University, 1993) 1984; Pastorates in Minnesota and The Rev. Robert G. Hughes, PhD, St. John Professor Wisconsin, 1977-78, 1983-89. Emeritus, Homiletics (1972, 2002) Dr. Wengert brings to LTSP The Rev. Dr. Gordon W. Lathrop, ThD, Charles A. Schieren a career-long interest in Professor Emeritus, Liturgy (1984, 2004) Lutheran history, particularly The Rev. John H. P. Reumann, PhD, DD, Ministerium of as it relates to Martin Luther, Pennsylvania Professor Emeritus, New Testament and Philip Melanchthon and the Greek (1951, 1995) Lutheran Confessions. An author of many books and scholarly The Rev. Andrew J. White, PhD, Peter Paul and Elizabeth articles, his published works include his dissertation Hagan Professor Emeritus, Practical Theology (1967, 1997) 92 on Melanchthon’s interpretation of John’s Gospel. Dr. Wengert is the co-editor of the English edition of The St. John’s (Summit, NJ) Visiting Professors Book of Concord (Augsburg Fortress, 2000), used throughout the ELCA. His work includes two other books on 2001-2002: The Rev. Dr. William G. Rusch Philip Melanchthon: Human Freedom, Christian Righteousness 2002-2003: The Rev. Dr. H. George Anderson (Oxford University Press, 1998), which focuses on 2004-2005: Dr. Carter Lindberg Melanchthon’s relation to Erasmus, and Law and Gospel 2005-2006, 2006-2007: Dr. Larry Rasmussen (Baker Books, 1997), which concentrates on Luther’s relation to John Agricola and the third use of the law. In 2000 Regular Visiting Lecturers and Professors Dr. Wengert was awarded the Melanchthon Prize by the The Rev. Ralph C. Ciampa, Chaplain, Hospital of the City of Bretten, Germany, for contributions to the field of University of Pennsylvania, UTI Clinical Practicum Reformation scholarship, the first American to win this award. With Prof. Gordon Lathrop he published essays Ms. Colleen Clemens, Academic Writing on ecclesiology, Christian Assembly (Fortress, 2004). His The Rev. Dr. Guy Collins, Anglican Theology latest book is A Formula for Parish Practice: Using the Formula The Rev. Dr. Sudarshana Devadhar, United Methodist of Concord in Congregations (Eerdmans, 2006). Dr. Wengert History, Polity, and Doctrine serves on a number of committees and board, includ- Mr. Michael P. Heinsdorf, German ing the ELCA Task Force for Studies in Sexuality and the Lutheran World Federation–World Mennonite Conference The Rev. Dr. John A. Jorgenson, Pastoral Care of the Aging conversations, and is associate editor of Lutheran Dr. Sally L. Kerr, Christian Education Quarterly. He teaches courses on Lutheran confessions, as The Rev. Dr. William B. McClain, Homiletics and Worship well as Reformation history and theology. Mr. Mark A. Mummert, Seminary Musician, Liturgy and Music The Rev. Dr. James A. Pollard, Sr., Hebrew and Old Testament The Rev. Dr. William Staton, Jr., Pastoral Care The Rev. Dr. Walter H. Wagner, DMin Collegial Seminar The Rev. Dr. David J. Wartluft, Spirituality The Rev. Andrew H. Willis, Church of God in Christ History, Polity, and Doctrine Visiting Lecturers and Professors 2006-2007: The Rev. Dr. David D. Daubert The Rev. Dr. Maria E. Erling Mr. Conrad Hackett

The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia The Rev. JohnB. Hougen The Rev. DavidH. Hinkelman The Rev. Wolfgang D.Herz-Lane The Rev. ScottL.Harris The Rev. DouglasG.Grant The Rev. RossS.Goodman The Rev. MichaelC.Gebhart The Rev. SusanF. Fox The Rev. RichardH.Elliott The Rev. JamesR.Egan The Rev. JohnP. Dougherty The Rev. StevenD.Dorsett The Rev. KellyChatman The Rev. JoanneA.Bond The Rev. MichaelJ.Bodnyk TheRev. Richard B.Baumann 2005-2006 Internship TheRev. Dr. James R.Nieman TheRev. Dr. Sarah Henrich TheRev. Dr. Karen L.Bloomquist TheRev. Dr. Philip Baker 2007-2008: TheRev. Dr. Horace O.Russell TheRev. Dr. William G.Rusch TheRev. Dr. Paul E.Rorem Dr. LarryRobbins The Rev. Dr. JohnSamuelRaj The Rev. MichaelC.Linderman The Rev. Dr. WilliamLevering St.John’s Lutheran Church, Melrose Park, PA TrinityLutheran Church, Philadelphia, PA BridgeofPeace Community Church, Camden, NJ St.John Lutheran Church, Stamford, CT TurtleRiver Ministry, Larimore, ND St.Paul Lutheran Church, Arlington, MA St.Michael Lutheran Church, Cherry Hill, NJ RobesonLutheran Church, Mohnton, PA HolySpirit Lutheran Church, Emmaus, PA St.Paul Lutheran Church, East Windsor Twp, NJ St.Stephen Lutheran Church, Feasterville, PA FirstLutheran Church, Chambersburg, PA Redeemer LutheranChurch,Minneapolis,MN CrossofChrist Lutheran Church, Babylon, NY FaithLutheran Church, Whitehall, PA St. PaulLutheranChurch,Allentown,PA S upervisorsand S ites The Rev. KathleenO.Reed The Rev. FredS.Opalinski The Rev. HeidiB.Neumark The Rev. ThomasNeel The Rev. SusanE.Nagle The Rev. Terry AllenMoe The Rev. GaryE.Mills The Rev. LeeM.MillerII The Rev. ThomasE.Maehl The Rev. RosaM.Key The Rev. JaniceA.Vogt The Rev. WilliamA.Vanderslice The Rev. GregoryA.Tennermann The Rev. RogerW. Spencer The Rev. GordonE.Simmons,II The Rev. RobertR.Schoepflin ChristLutheran Church, Natick, MA IncarnationLutheran Church, Reading, PA TrinityofManhattan Lutheran Church, New York, NY GoodShepherd Lutheran Church, Kreidersville, PA GloriaDei Lutheran Church, Forestville, CT RedeemerLutheran Church, Portland, OR HolySpirit Lutheran Church, Brooklyn, NY St.John (Mayfair) Lutheran Church, Philadelphia, PA FirstLutheran Church, Waltham, MA TrinityLutheran Church, Philadelphia, PA GraceLutheran Church, Norristown, PA St.Paul Lutheran Church, Red Hill, PA KingofKings Lutheran Church, New Windsor, NY GoodShepherd Lutheran Church, Glen Rock, NJ Reformation LutheranChurch,Philadelphia,PA AbidingPresence Lutheran Church, Fort Salonga, NY The Catalog / Catalog The 2006–2008

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The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia Directorofthe THE LIBRARY [BusinessOffice; finance and budget; physical plant; security; campus housing; food services; guests and facilities Chief [Administrativecoordination and oversight; planning; resource development and asset management] E [Coordinationofacademic programs; faculty development and support; student academic support; Dean [Chief executive;planning;churchrelations;development;alumni/aeChairoftheFaculty] President A ADMINISTR xecutiveDirector ofthe DMI Director ofAdmissions DirectorofInformation Systems Archives andLibraryProject Manager PublicServices Assistant TechnicalServices Librarian AcquisitionsAssistant BrossmanWelcome Center Receptionist GroundsSupervisor FacilitiesCoordinator Hospitalityand Events Coordinator JuniorAccountant BusinessOffice Administrator BusinessOffice Manager use;insurance] DeployedStaff—New Jersey DeployedStaff—Metro New York DeployedStaff—New England Managerofthe Database ManagerofAdministration Associate DirectorforGrants AssociateDirector for Alumni/Annual Fund Administrative AssistantforEnrollmentServices Administrative AssistantforEnrollmentServices FacultyAssistant AdministrativeAssistant tothe Dean FinancialAid Officer Registrar DirectorofSeminary Services, Evening Program DirectorofStudent Services oversightofLibrary and Urban Theological Institute; coordination ofinternational student services] DirectorofCommunications ExecutiveAssistant tothe President

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dministration & & dministration A tudents S Section Title FACULTY ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS Advanced Degree Programs (Graduate School) Associate Dean of Graduate Education...... Margaret A. Krych Assistant for Graduate Education...... Sara Calderón Black Church Concentration Director...... Stephen G. Ray Chapel and Music Chaplains...... Dirk G. Lange ...... Melinda A. Quivik Seminary Musician...... Mark A. Mummert Contextual Education Director of Contextual Education...... Charles R. Leonard [Field Education, Ministry Action/Reflection; Clinical Pastoral Education, Internship] Administrative Assistant for Contextual Education...... Lucille Hall Coordinator for Rotational Field Education...... Marcia Bell Coordinator for Site Placement Field Education...... Louis Bugno Institute for Ecumenical and Inter-religious Dialogue 96 Director...... J. Paul Rajashekar Instituto de Teología y Pastoral Director...... Nelson Rivera Multicultural Mission Resource Center Director...... Metropolitan/Urban Ministry Concentration Advisor...... Katie Day Program Coordinator...... Theresa Youngblut Urban Theological Institute Director...... Stephen G. Ray

ANCILLARY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES Augsburg-Fortress Seminary Bookstore Manager...... Heidi Rodrick-Schnaath Facilities Maintenance (Professional Services) Director...... Kevin Lycette Faith and Life Institute Directors...... Mark Staples ...... George E. Keck LTSP HelpDesk (Phones and Computers) Director of Information Systems...... Kyle Barger Lutheran Archives Center at Philadelphia Curator...... John E. Peterson Media Center Director...... John Kahler Refectory (CURA) Director...... John Kopyar Dining Room Service Manager...... Diane Koenig Safety and Security Safety and Security Supervisor...... Vincent Ferguson Staff Supervisor...... Jonathan Robinson Theological Education with Youth Director...... Program Coordinator...... Carrie Schwab

The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia BishopE.Roy Riley, Jr. 2009- THE REPRESENTING TheRev. Nancy A.Milleville 2008- Ms.Priscilla Kinney 2009- Dr.Addie J.Butler 2007- Ms.Lynn H.Askew 2007- ELECTED Heck Mr.D. John TheRev. Carol A.Fryer Mr.L.Jack Bradt CLASS Ms.Lorraine Knapp Ms.Susan M.Fayle Dr.Robert F. Blanck CLASS TheRev. Cynthia L.Krommes Ms.Sonja Hegymegi TheRev. Dr. Rolf L.Hedberg CLASS NortheasternPennsylvania NewJersey NewEngland MetropolitanNew York THE shown. ofthe Seminary. Trustees serve three-year terms through June 30ofthe year theELCA; two Bishops ofRegion 7,elected bytheir peers; and the President thesynods ofRegion 7;six elected bythe Vocation and Program (V&E) Unit of TheBoard ofTrustees iscomposed oftwenty-four members: fifteen elected by BOARD OFTRUSTEES JackBradt, Lynn Askew, Carl. W. Phelps, David R.Strobel, and Rolf Hedsberg. Theoffcers ofthe Board and the president ofthe seminary, and Nelvin Vos, COMMITTEE EXCUTIV PRESIDENT Treasurer A S Vice-Chair CH TH ssistant ecretary A E IR SYNOD

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dministration & & dministration A tudents S Section Title THE FOUNDATION

Established in 1996, The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia Foundation exists to advance the mission of the seminary by strengthening relationships between the seminary and its constituents with the goal of undergirding the mission of the seminary and strengthening its financial position. Its primary objectives are fund raising and asset management.

Staff of the Foundation The Rev. Glenn D. Miller, Executive Director The Rev. Ellen Anderson, Associate Director for Alumni/Annual Fund Ms. Natalie K. Hand, Associate Director for Grants Mr. James Walker, Manager of Administration Mrs. Kathleen A. Afflerbach, Manager of the Database The Rev. Paul D. Sinnott, Deployed Staff - New England The Rev. Andrew E. V. Krey, Deployed Staff - New England The Rev. Dr. Paul L. Brndjar, Deployed Staff - Metro New York The Rev. James E. Sudbrock, Deployed Staff - Metro New York 98 The Rev. Richard A. Miller, Deployed Staff - Metro New York Ms. Jan Schnitzlein, Deployed Staff - New Jersey

Board of Directors Robert F. Blanck (Chair), Glenn D. Miller (Executive Director), John Heck (Secretary), Wesley Astheimer, Robert H. Buescher, Addie Butler, Kenneth Daly, James A. Greenleaf, Carla P. Haugen, Robert G. Hughes, Paul Jann, Philip D.W. Krey, Robert Lauman, Janet Huber Neff, Walter Reimet, Fred E. Risser, Howard I. Rundquist

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dministration & & dministration A tudents S Section Title Randall Mark Claney The Degree of Master of Sacred Theology Timothy Adam Cook Louis Michael Bugno Mary E. Houston Michael Andrew Dubsky James L. Ley Llewellyn Murphy Lantz Deborah Payson Walter H. Lichtenberger Molly Elizabeth Wilson Marjorie J. Neal Joseph J. Zerby, Jr. Jennifer Phelps Ollikainen 1Master of Arts in Religion Degree awarded with Honors by Joel William Pancoast vote of the faculty Anna Christine Garbisch Sorenson Joan D. Sorenson The Degree of Master of Divinity Elna Lindstrom Stratton June Elva Bair Kimberly Miller van Driel Nathan Lehman Baker-Trinity1 Tracy L. Bass1, 3 The Degree of Doctor of Ministry Gervine Ragin Bell3 Johan Arndt Anders Bergh Kathleen L. Blaner1 Stephen J. Heetland Christine Anne Dawson Bridge2 Elizabeth Carter Langensiepen 3 100 Elizabeth Green Brunton Joseph J. Scholtes, Jr. Ann L. Colley Brian J. Stamm Giselle Carvalho Côrte-Real do Amaral Coutinho1 Kipp W. Zimmermann Julie Anne Crosby San Miguel2 Moses Suah-Dennis 2005-06 STUDENT REGISTER Jeffery Gaskin, Sr. 3 Kathryn Ruth Gosswein The Master of Divinity Program Lura N. Groen1 Class of 2006 Kathleen D. R. Harkness Bair, June E. Patricia L. Harris1 Baker-Trinity, Nathan L. 3 Bass, Tracy L. (UTI) Gregory G. Holston Bell, Gervine (UTI) Gregory Raymond Huth Blaner, Kathleen L. 3 Bridge, Christine Dawson Suzanne H. Walls Kershaw Brunton, Elizabeth A. (UTI) Donna Jean Kiessling Colley, Ann L. Coutinho, Giselle C. Darryl Will Kozak Crosby San Miguel, Julie A. James Robert Krombholz Dennis, Moses S. 3 Gaskin, Jeffery (UTI) John Lewis, Sr. Gosswein, Kathryn R. John Michael Longworth1 Groen, Lura N. 3 Harkness, Kathleen D. R. Gloria Dean Meeks Harris, Patricia L. Jessica K. Merchant Holston, Gregory G. (UTI) 1 Huth, Gregory R. Paul Nicholas Desaulniers Miller Kershaw, Suzanne H. (UTI) Nancy Lynn Penrod Moore Kiessling, Donna Jean (UTI) Kozak, Darryl W. Gomes Pedro Krombholz, James R. Audrey J. Reid Lewis, John, Sr. (UTI) Longworth, John M. Robert A. Scheurer Meeks, Gloria D. (UTI) Nathaniel Lee Shaw, Jr. 3 Merchant, Jessica K. Miller, Paul N. Kevin Thomas Shock Moore, Nancy L. Ryan Douglas Gabriel Stout1 Pedro, Gomes Rassmann, Mark-Anthony, Sr. (UTI) James Lawrence Thibodeaux Reid, Audrey J. Kevin Arthur Wardlaw3 Scheurer, Robert A. 3 Shaw, Nathaniel L., Jr. (UTI) Eli E. Washington Shock, Kevin T. Lynn Elizabeth Aprill Webb Stout, Ryan D. 1 Thibodeaux, James L. Lee Ann Zandstra Walter, Kathleen M. 1Master of Divinity Degree awarded with Honors by vote of the Wardlaw, Kevin A. (UTI) Washington, Eli E. (UTI) faculty Webb, Lynn E. 2Master of Divinity Degree awarded with Certificate attesting to Zandstra, Lee A. successful completion of Latino concentration requirements 3 Class of 2007 Master of Divinity Degree completed through the Urban Bishop, Christopher M. Theological Institute Burems, Donald, Sr. Chappell, Veronica D. Cover, Virginia J.

The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia Spaulding,Suzanne M. Smith,James D. Sedzro,Miriam E. Schaeffer,Kristina E. Rush,Carla M. Rowe,A.Rebecca Reynolds,Deborah A. Rea,Stacey-Kyle S. Rajagopal,Doris E. Peterson,Lorraine E. Ortiz,Leila M.Lat McCullough,Mary A. Mantovani,Joseph Hartford,Flora M. Harris,Marissa S. Goodson,Andrew D. Esposito,Laura E. Eckbold,Earl K. Crouch,Megan C. Bleam,Wende L. Beckwith,Nancy J. Class of2009 Weiland,Cora L. Theobald,Emilie E. Strobel,Erika L. Schmidt,Miriam A.E. Ruggles,Andrew P. Read,M.Kathleen Plummer,Charles B. Obrecht,Paulette K. Niketh,Jonathan R. Miller,Danielle L. Middeke,Rebecca E. McGarry,Joseph L. Marston,Jane M. Lammi,Kurt M. Kroeze,William R. Krey,Benjamin T. Hansen,Arnold Anderson,Marsha K. Class of2008 Zehmer,James B. Wolfe,Deborah A. Wilson,Joshua R. Storr,Arnold C.(UTI) Stange,Todd M. Sosnin,Susan H. Pope,Stephanie K. Parker,Mark E. Novak,JoAnna M. Nienstedt,William B. Neale,Patricia G. Neal,James M. Montford,Janet (UTI) Mentzer,Rebecca E. McKillip,Michael A. Mattson,Ari D. Livingston,Emily Ann Livingston,Edward L.G. Lewis,Stephen M.(UTI) Lang,Sarah E. Lackey,Richard E.(UTI) Kohn,Carolyn R. Kohl,Karin E. Kobb,Margaret Lynn B. Kingstorf,Jennifer Kern,Travis E. Kay,Edward N. Jones,Sandra I. Hodgetts,William T., Jr. Hayes,Margaret L. Hauser,Nancy Tayler Hartner,Annemarie Grice,Korey V. Frischmann,Margaret D. Fernando,Lois Evenson,Andrew J. Eikerenkoetter,Marian G.(UTI) Diroff,Nicole D. DiFranco,Eileen M. Dean,Marjorie A. Davis,Mary E.(UTI) Dassin,Franklin S. Hartel,Arthur P., Jr. Hahn,Trevor J. Grayson,Narie L.(UTI) Goyins,Theodore R., Jr. (UTI) Goodyear,James L., Jr. Goodrich,Kenneth L., II Glover,Traci B. Gleiter,Donald P. Gay,Jeanne E. Davidson,Robert M. Collier,Mary Ellen (UTI) Coleman,Lisa R.(UTI) Cohen,Edward S. Cederstrom,Robert T. Barksdale,A.Lois (UTI) Anderson,Flora J.(UTI) Open Class Saul,Thomas L. MDiv StudentsonLeaveofAbsence Scholtes,Michael J. Sanchez,Giovanny F. Mossl,Ernst A. Holben,Brian R. Childers,Eric S. Auguste,Roldano Fourth-Year/Post-MDiv Internship Wright,Josephine M. Warren,J.Lena Valigorsky,Mark S. Tonnesen,Mark R. Howard,Shane L. Hafer,Tom P. Fenderson,Faith F. Davis,Jessica L. Calderwood,Megan J. Boyd,Evan E. Class of2007 Zerby,Joseph J., Jr. Wilson,Molly E. Payson,Deborah Ley,James L. Houston,Mary E.(UTI) Cook,Timothy A. Claney,Randall M. Bloomquist,Natalie C. Bernhardt,Karen W. Class of2006 T Warfield,Rodney E. Summy,Christine L. Stevenson,Anthony C.(UTI) Smith,Linwood M., Jr. (UTI) Smith,Jennifer A. Schmidt,Christoph P. Scheible-Yost,Rachel A. Savage,Frances E. Royster,Dwayne D.(UTI) Ross,Gregory Richie,Rebecca R. Rhoades,Stephanie K. Raines,Elizabeth (UTI) Pokorny,Gail G. Paige,Rita M.(UTI) Nelson,Janis R. McDuffy,Joell D.(UTI) McConnell,Matthew E. Martin,Natalie F. Mannix,W. Robert Lewis,Maria L.Henderson (UTI) Lee,Bum Ho Leatherbury,Philip B.(UTI) King,Steven P. King,Dale M. Kem,Paula A. Jones,Susan S. Johnson,Reginald W., II Hutchins,Susan E. House,Donna M. he MasterofArtsinReligionProgram The Catalog / Catalog The 2006–2008 1

dministration & & dministration A tudents S Section Title Keiter, Shirley L. Dolich, Maritza Torres Lefever, Valerie A. Dougherty, Stacie E. Rice, Marva R. Dubsky, Michael A. Rowehl, Carol A. Faust, Joseph D. Schaeffer, Gary P., Jr Garrett, Marsha S. Glimp, Guy L. MAR Students on Leave of Absence Guillory, J. Brennen Wheeler, L. Justin Harrell, Robert L., III Harris, Carla D. Open Class Herz-Lane, Margaret E. Alderfer, Cheryl A. Huffman, Mark A. G. Armstrong, Adel Johnson, Daniel J. Blum, Lauren A. Keiser, Stephen A. Boston, Keisha T. (UTI) Kletzing, Joel C. Caldwell, Benjamin D. Lantz, Llewellyn M. Connelly, Theresa A. Laubenstein, Matthew J. Dalton, Robert D. Luper, Terri E. C. Goins, Lani M. Macwan, Smita O. Guyer, Joshua K. Madigan, Karen E. Kinsey, Thomas A. McCarty, Robert D. Kinzler, Marie E. McMullan, J. Christian Lybrand, Stephen E. Morrison, JoEllen McCaslin, H. Kenneth Nakirerio, James R. Pettaway, Noreen Neal, Marjorie J. Smith, Lindsay M. Neilson, Christopher A. Stephens, Mildred B. Nischal, J. Naveen 102 Wilcox, Allison S. Nord, Christina O’Brien, Thomas M., Jr. Special Students Ollikainen, Jennifer Phelps Alves, Sozinho Ortiz, Omar I. Berger, Katrin Pancoast, Joel W. Charity, Stanley R. Pearson, John G. Cornell, Johannetta Perella, Peter J. Davenport, Patricia A. Rabell-González, Nelson H. Fiore, Joyce C. Reist, Michael L. Ifland, Petra G. Rios-Sanchez, Lyzette Koch, Carol A. Seales, Esther L. Lawrence, William A. Smith, A’Shellarien D. Mason, Dwight Sorenson, Anna C. G. Mwakabonga, Ipyana K. Sorenson, Joan D. Santiago, Rashion V. Stratton, Elna L. Sanvee, George A. Strietelmeier, Charles R. Washington, Joel S. Summers, Kendall B. Wollo, Daniel K. Thomas, Andréa L. Thurston, Linda J. Affiliated Students Trump, Suzanne M. Batchelor, D. Shelby Van Driel, Kimberly M. Bauck, Peter L. (Yale Divinity School) Walker, Gloria W. Converse, Judith R. (Andover Newton) Wood, Andrew J. Dunlap, Julia B. (Yale Divinity School) Woolnough, Merrill L. Haines, Elizabeth A., (Moravian Theological Seminary) Wright, Nancy G. Higle, Robert A. (Ecumenical Theological Seminary) Youngblut, Theresa M. Jones, E. Oliver (Andover Newton) Zippilli, Mario L. Kremer, Richard H. (Andover Newton) Kuba, Jacqueline R. (Moravian Theological Seminary) STM Students on Leave of Absence Mays-Holder, Janis L. (Princeton Theological Seminary) Brennan, Robert L. Nelson-Colaneri, Susan P. (Princeton Theological Seminary) Olsen, Donna M. (General Theological Seminary) The Doctor of Ministry Program Pioske, Daniel D. (Princeton Theological Seminary) Anderson, Ellen M. Rinas, Joshua D. (Yale Divinity School) Anderson, Kenneth A. Schwalbe, Nicole M. (Duke University Divinity School) Andrews, Dianne P. Stahler, Jared R. (Yale Divinity School) Babcock, Kevin A. Stevenson, Charles N. (Yale Divinity School) Basal, Patrick R. Thatcher, Jay R., III (Moravian Theological Seminary) Bass, Aaron C., Jr. Tryggestad, Carolyn V. (Andover Newton) Bass, Jade King Vogel, George E. (Andover Newton) Baumann, Richard B. Wills, Jonathan C. (Yale Divinity School) Bergh, Johan A. A. Wogaman, Christopher E. (Yale Divinity School) Booth, Steven A. Braun, Katherine B. The Master of Sacred Theology Program Burkett Dearhamer, Timothy A. AlJoe-Thurman, Lynell A. Carlsson, Andrew E. Anderson, John M. Carroll, Julius Anderson, Mary H. Cholke, Robert W. Andonian, Kathryn A. Conner, Paul B. Anglada, Angel-David Cross, Ellen S. Auxter, Mark S. Daniel, Joseph Baker, Kathleen J. Davey, Randall E. Baker-Trinity, Jennifer L. Dayett, Bradley H. Blair, Janet E. Deneen, Anne L. Bn Sdriq, Yrmah Donio, Thomas S. Brown, David L. Dorr, Sharon L. Bugno, Louis M. Duesenberry, Stephen S. Crompton, Sherry A. Engelhart, G. Andrew, III Dabee, Romeo K. Faison, Dee D. Deal, Donna T. Fitzsimmons, Mark E.

The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia Anderson,Kristen K. DMin StudentsonLeaveofAbsence Zschech,P. Wayne Zimmermann,Kipp W. Zeiders,Joel L. Young,Karen K. Yondura,Sophie M. Williams,John F. Wilkins-Arnold,Meredith A. Weathers,Wayne M. Wall,Tom H.B. Verkouw,Stephen P. Varghese,Sabu Thom,Rodwell G. Sweitzer,Jennifer L. Sturdivant,Janet Jenkins Stumpf,Karl E.H. Strømmen,Cecilie Jørgensen Stewart,Richard N. StevensPoirel, Sandra Stamm,Brian J. Smith,Philip K. Simurro,Kenneth G., Jr. Silverstein,Philip Shellhamer,Ronald E. Scholtes,Joseph J., Jr. Schoenfeld,Frederick H. Schneider,Eugene Wm., III Salmon,Ann J. Ruppar,Kenneth M. Rourk,Marguerite M. Riches,Jonathan S. Rawl,Leon A. Powell,Catherine S. Pilger,Peter L. Peterson,Kristine A. O’Farrell,Cornelius O. Nurk,Heino Nummela,Tiina H. Nuesch,Osvaldo D. Newswanger,Richard G. Nelson,Frank L. Neale,Alan J.R. Myles,James W., III Min,Aye Miller,Wilbert S. Miller,Lee M., II McMasters,Bernadette M. Maurer,Kerry P. Martin,Lois D. Lunow,Ulf B. Lozano,Michael L. Looker,Catherine, SSJ Lee,Byoung Su LaRiviere-Mestre,Ivis J. Langensiepen,Elizabeth C. Krommes,Cynthia L. Krahn,Mary L. Knobler,Carla H. Knecht,Jon D. Jones,David W. Johnson,Wylie W. Johnson,Richard W. Israel,Carver W. Isaacs,Mark D. Irsch,Leona M. Hoogland,Kevin J. Henning-Ferkin,Krista L. Held,Gregory B. Heffelfinger,Harry L., Jr. Heetland,Stephen J. Hedman,Douglas V. Hartney,Peter M., Jr. Guider,Shirley S. Graeser,James E., Jr. Gohl,William J., Jr. Gillan,Garth J. George,Jacob Frost,Michael A. Frizzell,Thomas K., Jr. Forsberg,Linda R. Flammann,William H. Smith,Debra G. Shepherd,Deborah R. Sharpe,Sheila G. Schaeffer,Kathleen M.(LTSG) Roberts,Michael Richardson,Tanya R.(Palmer) Nelson,Gregory P. (LTSG) Mariani,Kathryn R. Lutz,Jerry W. Loucks,Diane M. Lawson,David S. Jones,Cynthia R.(LTSG) Indivero,Virginia M. Hyden,Marlene S. Henry,Nadine S. Grauel,Jacqueline M.(LTSG) Graf,Deborah M. Goodrich,Regina D. Gohl,Justin M. Friend,Erik B. Cornell,Joseph C. Boone,Ernie L., II Baker,Edward B. Ammons,Stephanie V. Alexander,William A. Program The FirstProfessionalLevelNon-Matriculant Thuan,San No Howard,Charles L. Cooper,Derek T. The DoctorofTheologyProgram Xander,Paul J. Wuertele,Peggy M. Tachin,Philip (Westminster) Sy,Charles V. (Westminster) Swensson,Eric Steeves,Gary C. Spencer,Keith A.(Columbia) Shaw,C.Pierson, Jr. (LTSS) Shankweiler,Carl D. Quiñones,Nelson Purcell,Christine F. Paradise,Scott J. Monte,Reginald A., Jr. Mills,Ryan D. Linde,Kurt R.(LTSS) Lathrop,Justin C. Kane,Jeff L.(Luther Seminary) Imbert,Yannick F. (Westminster) Hiebert,Jared R.(Westminster) Faust,Gerald W. Esposito,Cheryl-Ann Collinson-Streng,Paul S. The GraduateLevelNon-MatriculantProgram CaliforniaState University, Northridge CaliforniaState Polytechnic CaliforniaLutheran University BrownUniversity BrooklynCollege (CUNY) BrockUniversity BowlingGreen State University BostonUniversity BernardM.Baruch College BeaverCollege BaylorUniversity BatesCollege BarnardCollege BaptistBible College Baldwin-WallaceCollege AugustanaCollege, Sioux Falls AugustanaCollege, Rock Island AugsburgCollege AppalachianState University AntiochUniversity AmericanUniversity AlbrightCollege AgnesScott College AdelphiUniversity None/Unknown Register ofStudentsbyCollege/University ...... First Prof ...... level Level The Catalog / Catalog The 0 1 1 1 2 0 1 1 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 3 0 0 1 7 ...... Grad 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 2 1 0 1 0 2 0 1 3 0 2 1 0 0 1 1 0 6 2006–2008 1

dministration & & dministration A tudents S Section Title Canisius College...... 1...... 0 Marshall University...... 1...... 0 Capital University...... 2...... 1 Marymount College...... 0...... 1 Carthage College...... 0...... 3 Maryville College...... 1...... 0 Case Western Reserve University...... 0...... 1 Marywood University...... 1...... 0 Catholic University of America...... 0...... 1 Medaille College...... 0...... 1 Cedar Crest College...... 1...... 0 Meredith College...... 1...... 0 Chestnut Hill College...... 0...... 2 Michigan State University...... 2...... 0 Cheyney University of Pennsylvania...... 3...... 0 Michigan Technological University...... 1...... 0 City College of New York...... 0...... 2 Middlebury College...... 0...... 1 Claflin University...... 0...... 1 Millersville University of Pennsylvania...... 2...... 2 Clarke College...... 1...... 0 Mississippi University for Women...... 1...... 0 Colgate Universtiy...... 0...... 1 Muhlenberg College...... 7...... 3 College of Charleston...... 1...... 0 Mutu-Ya-Kevela College...... 1...... 0 College of New Jersey...... 0...... 1 New York University...... 1...... 1 College of New Rochelle...... 1...... 0 Newberry College...... 1...... 1 College of St. Elizabeth...... 1...... 0 Nichols College...... 1...... 0 College of Wooster (OH)...... 1...... 0 Norfolk State University...... 1...... 0 Community College of Philadelphia...... 0...... 1 North Carolina Central University...... 0...... 1 Concordia College, Bronxville...... 1...... 1 North Park College...... 0...... 1 Concordia College-Moorhead...... 2...... 2 Northeastern University...... 1...... 0 Concordia Senior College...... 0...... 4 Northwestern State University...... 0...... 1 Concordia Teachers College...... 0...... 1 Northwestern University...... 1...... 0 Concordia University, Irvine, CA...... 1...... 0 New York Institute of Technology...... 1...... 0 Concordia University Wisconsin...... 0...... 1 Oberlin College...... 1...... 0 Concordia University, St. Paul...... 1...... 0 Ohio State University...... 0...... 1 Dartmouth College...... 0...... 1 Ohio Wesleyan University...... 1...... 0 104 Davis College...... 1...... 0 Oxford University...... 0...... 1 Dayster University, Kenya...... 1...... 0 Pacific Lutheran University...... 1...... 0 Delaware State College...... 1...... 0 Palm Beach Atlantic University...... 1...... 0 DePaul University...... 1...... 0 Peirce College...... 2...... 0 DeSales University...... 1...... 0 Pennsylvania State University...... 5...... 6 Dickinson College...... 2...... 0 Philadelphia Biblical University...... 2...... 1 Douglass College (Rutgers)...... 1...... 0 Polytechnic University, Brooklyn...... 1...... 0 Drexel University...... 6...... 1 Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico...... 0...... 1 Duke University...... 1...... 0 Pomona College...... 0...... 1 East Stroudsburg University...... 1...... 1 Providence College...... 0...... 1 Eastern Nazarene College...... 0...... 1 Queens College, CUNY...... 1...... 1 Eastern University...... 5...... 0 Radford University...... 1...... 0 Elizabethtown College...... 1...... 0 Richard Stockton College...... 1...... 1 Empire State College, NY...... 0...... 1 Rider University...... 0...... 1 Fairfield University...... 1...... 0 Roanoke College...... 0...... 1 Fairleigh Dickinson University...... 0...... 1 Rosemont College...... 0...... 1 Fitchburg State College...... 0...... 1 Rowan College of New Jersey...... 1...... 1 Florida A & M University...... 1...... 0 Rutgers University...... 1...... 4 Fort Valley State College...... 0...... 1 Saint Leo University...... 0...... 1 Framingham State College...... 1...... 0 Shawnee State University...... 1...... 0 Franklin & Marshall College...... 1...... 0 Shenandoah University...... 0...... 1 Furman University...... 1...... 0 Shepherd College...... 1...... 0 Geneva College...... 10...... 4 Shippensburg University...... 1...... 1 George Mason University...... 0...... 1 Siena College...... 0...... 1 Gettysburg College...... 2...... 4 Simpson College...... 3...... 0 Ghana Christian College...... 1...... 0 Slippery Rock University...... 1...... 0 Greensboro College...... 0...... 1 South Carolina State University...... 1...... 0 Gustavus Adolphus College...... 5...... 1 Southern Illinois University...... 1...... 0 Gwynedd-Mercy College...... 1...... 0 Southern New Hampshire University...... 1...... 0 Hamline University...... 0...... 1 Spring Garden College...... 1...... 0 Hartwick College...... 0...... 1 St. Andrews College, Kenya...... 0...... 1 Hiram College...... 0...... 1 St. Anselm College...... 0...... 1 Houghton College...... 0...... 1 St. Charles Seminary...... 0...... 1 Howard University...... 1...... 0 St. John’s College...... 1...... 0 Hunter College of New York...... 0...... 1 St. John’s University, Queens...... 2...... 0 Hyvinkään Uusi Yhteiskoulu, Finland...... 0...... 1 St. John’s University, Collegeville...... 0...... 1 Illinois State University...... 0...... 1 St. Joseph’s University...... 2...... 1 Immaculata College...... 2...... 0 St. Lawrence University...... 2...... 0 Indiana University of Pennsylvania...... 5...... 2 State University of Haiti...... 0...... 1 Johns Hopkins University...... 1...... 0 SungKyul Christian University...... 0...... 1 Juniata College...... 1...... 0 SUNY at Albany...... 0...... 2 Kean College of New Jersey...... 0...... 0 SUNY at Binghamton...... 3...... 0 Keene State College...... 1...... 0 SUNY at Buffalo...... 1...... 0 Korean Baptist Christian University...... 1...... 0 SUNY at Fredonia...... 1...... 0 Kutztown University...... 3...... 0 SUNY at Potsdam...... 1...... 0 Lake Superior State University...... 1...... 0 SUNY at Stony Brook...... 1...... 0 LaSalle University...... 4...... 0 SUNY at Syracuse...... 1...... 0 Lawrence University...... 1...... 0 Susquehanna University...... 7...... 3 Lehigh University...... 1...... 0 Swarthmore College...... 1...... 0 Lenoir-Rhyne College...... 1...... 2 Tartu University...... 0...... 1 LeTourneau University...... 0...... 1 Temple University...... 7...... 3 Lincoln University...... 2...... 1 Tennessee Temple University...... 0...... 1 Luther College...... 1...... 1 Texas A&M University...... 0...... 1 Louisiana State University...... 0...... 1 Texas Lutheran College...... 0...... 1 Loyola College, Baltimore...... 1...... 0 The Citadel...... 0...... 1 Madonna University...... 1...... 0 The Defiance College...... 1...... 0 Mangalore University...... 0...... 1 The King’s College...... 0...... 1 Mansfield University of Pennsylvania...... 1...... 1 Theological Faculty Kiel...... 1...... 0 Marion College...... 1...... 0 Thiel College...... 2...... 1

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...... ELCA StudentsbyRegionandynod s NorthwesternPennsylvania Synod SoutheasternPennsylvania Synod NortheasternPennsylvania Synod UpstateNew York Synod MetropolitanNew York Synod NewEngland Synod NewJersey Synod SouthernOhio Synod Indiana-KentuckySynod North/WestLower Michigan Synod SoutheastMichigan Synod South-CentralSynod ofWisconsin GreaterMilwaukee Synod NorthwestSynod ofWisconsin SoutheasternIowa Synod MetropolitanChicago Synod Texas-LouisianaGulf Coast Synod SoutheasternMinnesota Synod MinneapolisArea Synod SouthwesternMinnesota Synod EasternNorth Dakota Synod GrandCanyon Synod PacificaSynod SierraPacific Synod OregonSynod EasternWashington-Idaho Synod ynod ...... The Catalog / Catalog The ...... 68 17 41 23 14 20 19 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 3 1 8 7 1 2 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 6 3 1 1 4 1 2 1 1 1 1 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 2 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 5 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 2006–2008

dministration & & dministration A tudents S Section Title Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod...... 2 Allegheny Synod...... 1 Lower Susquehanna Synod...... 9 Delaware-Maryland Synod...... 5 Metropolitan Washington DC Synod...... 3 9 Virginia Synod...... 2 North Carolina Synod...... 11 Southeastern Synod...... 1 Florida-Bahamas Synod...... 2 Caribbean Synod...... 1

Graduate School Program Region synod 1 Alaska Synod...... 1 2 Sierra Pacific Synod...... 1 Pacifica Synod...... 1 Rocky Mountain Synod...... 1 3 South Dakota Synod...... 1 Northeastern Minnesota Synod...... 1 Southwestern Minnesota Synod...... 1 4 Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod...... 1 5 Metropolitan Chicago Synod...... 2 East-Central Synod of Wisconsin...... 1 6 Indiana-Kentucky Synod...... 1 Northeastern Ohio Synod...... 1 Southern Ohio Synod...... 1 106 7 New Jersey Synod...... 16 New England Synod...... 5 Metropolitan New York Synod...... 17 Upstate New York Synod...... 5 Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod...... 16 Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod...... 18 Slovak Zion Synod...... 1 8 Northwestern Pennsylvania Synod...... 4 Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod...... 1 Allegheny Synod...... 1 Lower Susquehanna Synod...... 4 Upper Susquehanna Synod...... 4 Delaware-Maryland Synod...... 9 Metropolitan Washington DC Synod...... 4 9 Virginia Synod...... 3 North Carolina Synod...... 4 South Carolina Synod...... 2 Southeastern Synod...... 2 Florida-Bahamas Synod...... 8 Caribbean Synod...... 1

The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia Degree programs Courses of instruction Course Scheduling Continuing education Contextual education Concentrations (MDiv) Cluster (see Eastern Cluster of Lutheran Seminaries)Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Choir Chestnut Hill College Certificate Programs Candidacy (ELCA ministry) Calendars, Academic Bookstore Board of Trustees Audit/auditor (academic study) Attendance (classes) Application for admission (see Admission procedures)Apartments, campus Alumni/ae Association Affiliation (ELCA candidates) Admission requirements Admission procedures Administration Accreditation I N D

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2 ...... 14, 23, 25, 27-28, 30, 45, 50-57 ...... 25, 28, 30, 35, 41-42, 43, 47 ...... The Catalog / Catalog The 24, 36-37, 47, 51, 54 13, 15, 21, 25-30, 77 . ... 8-9, 44, 55-56, 60 14, 23, 25, 28, 38 15, 26, 31, 57 14, 34, 43, 58 30, 32-33, 39 28, 108-109 26, 31, 79 26-27, 31 41, 43-45 2006–2008 21, 55 24, 61 15, 20 26, 31 41, 45 22, 56 55, 58 35, 53 55-56 41-48 47-48 16-20 15-17 85-94 1, 55 8, 59 7-9 29 54 36 57 53 98 98 20 54 53 1 0

7 SectionIndex Title Learning Communities...... 59 Special Students...... 34 Leave of absence ...... 2 Spirituality (DMin)...... 44, 55 Lectureships...... 56 Staff ...... 95-96 Library ...... 56 Student Body...... 16, 20, 21-22 Loans ...... 17-18, 52, 55 “Test-out” (see Examination, credit by) “Lutheran Year”...... 15, 38, 39, 46 ThD Degree...... 13, 14, 15, 41, 42, 82-83 MAR degree...... 13, 23, 24, 29-33 Theological Education with Youth...... 60 MDiv degree...... 25-28 Thesis (STM) ...... 15, 41, 47 Media Center...... 57 TOEFL ...... 13-14, 42 Methodist Church...... 56, 66-67 Transcripts...... 13, 16, 45, 52 Metropolitan/Urban Ministry Concentration.....7, 29, 57, 74 Transfer Students...... 14 Ministry Action/Reflection...... 31, 33, 51, 75 Trustees, Board of...... 97 Mission Statement...... 8 Tuition and Fees...... 15-17 Non-degree study programs Upsala/LTSP Partnership...... 56 108 Advanced Graduate Certificate...... 41, 44, 45 Urban Ministry (see Motropolitan/Urban) Audit/auditors...... 34, 45 Urban Theological Institute (UTI)...... 7, 22, 28-29, 57 Certificates of Study...... 39 Wagner College (Upsala/LTSP)...... 56 General Studies, Graduate School...... 41, 45 Withdrawal Lutheran Year...... 15, 38, 39, 46 From courses...... 4, 5, 16, 35, 50, 51 Non-matriculant study...... 34 From seminary...... 16, 46, 52 Special Students...... 34 Web page...... 2, 22 Oral Examination (STM)...... 41 Yale Divinity School...... 55 Overload (registration)...... 36 Pastor-in-Residence Program...... 59 Payment of fees/charges...... 14-16 Plagiarism...... 53-54 Privacy, Student right to...... 54 Probation, academic...... 35 Project (DMin)...... 44, 47 Publications...... 22 Records, access to...... 54 Refectory (see Food Service) Refunds...... 16 Register of students...... 99-106 Regulations, academic...... 45, 49-54 Residence requirement...... 15, 24-26, 31, 37, 39 Rights/privileges of students...... 53-54 Rules, academic (see Regulations, academic) Specializations (MAR)...... 30, 32 St. John’s Lutheran Church (Summit, NJ)...... 56, 92 Stafford Loans...... 17, 18, 55 STM degree...... 41, 45, 47 Scholarships...... 17-19, 58 Security...... 54 Social Ministry...... 8, 21, 34, 58, 75

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