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GC1002-14 2014-15 Course Catalog.Indd Academic Catalog 2014-2015 Table of Contents Faculty . 4 Theological Education Programs at Luther Seminary . 7 Master of Divinity Degree 9 Master of Divinity Degree—Residential 10 Master of Divinity Degree— Distributed Learning (DL) 14 Two-Year Master’s Degree 17 Dual Degree: M S W /M A , MFT/M A 31 Graduate Certificate Programs 38 Contextual Learning Opportunities 42 Master of Theology Degree 45 Doctor of Philosophy Degree 49 Doctor of Ministry Degree in Congregational Mission and Leadership 54 Doctor of Ministry Degree in Biblical Preaching 56 Learning Resources and Services . 58 . Cooperative Relationships and Other Study Opportunities . 61 Academic Policies and Procedures . 63. Courses . 72. Admissions . .105 . Candidacy . 110. Tuition and Fees for 2014-2015 . 112 . Financial Aid . 118 . Academic Calendar 2014-2015 . 119 . 2014-2015 Calendar At a Glance . 121 Index . 122 Luther Seminary | 2 | 2014-2015 Academic Catalog Affiliation and Accreditation About this Catalog Luther Seminary is one of the eight seminaries of the This catalog is in effect for the period of Fall Semester 2014 Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) through Summer Term 2015 It may be updated throughout that period in a variety of ways, including (but not limited Luther Seminary is accredited by the Commission on to) the following: Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada and by the North Central • New program Association of the Higher Learning Commission. • Announcement of the impending closure of a program The following degree programs are approved: M Div , M A , M.A. in CYF, M.A. in CML, M.A. in CCC, D.Min., M.Th., Ph.D. • Academic policies (changes, additions and/or deletions) Accreditation Agency contact information: • Course descriptions (changes, additions and/or The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central deletions) Association of Colleges and Schools • Faculty listings (additions, departures, changes in 230 South LaSalle St , Suite 7-500 rank and/or title, etc.) Chicago, IL 60604-1411 Phone: 800-621-7440/312-263-0456 • Contact information Fax: 312-263-7462 • Community standards info@hlcommission org Changes in curriculum and in academic and admission The Commission on Accrediting of the Association of policies will not be made within a catalog year unless the Theological Schools in the United States and Canada change: 10 Summit Park Drive • is clearly to the benefit of those to whom it would Pittsburgh, PA 15275 apply, Phone: 412-788-6505 Fax: 412-788-6510 • is optional (but beneficial to some) www ats edu • can be accommodated without serious difficulty within the normal span allowed for a degree Significant changes in curriculum or academic or admission policies will normally begin with a new academic year and a new catalog Depending on the nature of the change, changes in academic policies may be applied to all students, regardless of the catalog under which they entered However, changes in curriculum apply only to students who first enroll in a program during the academic year in which a change in curriculum becomes effective, or students who transfer into such a program during that year Students are subject to the graduation requirements in the catalog in effect at the time of their enrollment. All students Mission statement entering Luther Seminary in the 2014-2015 academic Luther Seminary educates leaders for Christian year complete their work according to the graduation communities called and sent by the Holy Spirit to requirements indicated in this catalog. witness to salvation through Jesus Christ and to serve in God’s world GC1002-14 Luther Seminary | 3 | 2014-2015 Academic Catalog Faculty Eric D. Barreto Mark Granquist Assistant Professor of New Testament Associate Professor of Church History B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University, 2001 B A , St Olaf College, 1979 M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary, 2004 M Div , Yale University Divinity School, 1984 Ph.D., Emory University, 2010 Ph.D., University of Chicago Divinity School, 1992 Ordination into the Gospel Ministry, 2006 Ordained, 1988 (ELCA) (Cooperative Baptist Fellowship) Michael Chan Mary Jane Haemig Assistant Professor of Old Testament Professor of Church History Director of Reformation Research Program B.A., Pacific Lutheran University, 2005 M A , Luther Seminary, 2009 B A , University of Minnesota, 1977 Ph.D., Emory University, 2013 M.T.S., Harvard Divinity School, 1981 J.D., Harvard Law School, 1981 Th.D., Harvard Divinity School, 1996 Terri Elton Guillermo Hansen Associate Professor of Leadership Associate Professor of Systematic Theology B A , Concordia College, 1986 M Div , Ecumenical Theological University, M A , Luther Seminary, 1998 Argentina, 1986 Ph.D., Luther Seminary, 2007 S T M , Trinity Lutheran Seminary, 1988 Th M , Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, 1990 Ph.D., Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, 1995 Ordained, 1996, United Evangelical Lutheran Church of Argentina Lois Farag Associate Professor of Early Church History Mary E. Hess Professor of Educational Leadership B S , The American University, Cairo, Egypt, 1977 B A , Yale University, 1985 M.A., Harvard Divinity School, 1997 M.T.S., Harvard University, 1992 M.Div., Harvard Divinity School, 1997 Ph.D., Boston College, 1998 Ph.D., The Catholic University of America, Washington, D C , 2003 David Fredrickson Professor of New Testament Cameron B. R. Howard Assistant Professor of Old Testament B A , Carleton College, 1975 A B , Davidson College, 2001 M Div , Luther Theological Seminary, 1980 M T S , Emory University, 2003 M A , Yale University, 1985 Th M , Columbia Theological Seminary, 2004 M.Phil., Yale University, 1987 Ph.D., Emory University, 2010 Ph.D., Yale University, 1990 Ordained, 1980 (ELCA) For faculty bios and more information, visit www.luthersem.edu/facultybios. Luther Seminary | 4 | 2014-2015 Academic Catalog Rolf A. Jacobson Paul J. Lokken Associate Professor of Old Testament Associate Dean of Graduate Theological Education Chair, Institutional Review Board B A , University of St Thomas, 1987 M Div , Luther Seminary, 1991 B A , University of Minnesota, 1966 Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary, 2000 J.D., University of Minnesota, 1970 Ordained, 1991 (ELCA) M A , Luther Seminary, 1995 Ph.D., Luther Seminary, 2001 Andrew Keck Alvin Luedke Director of Library Services Professor of Rural Ministry B S , Albion College, 1991 B S , Texas A&M University, 1978 M T S , Boston University, 1993 M Div , Trinity Lutheran Seminary, 1982 M S , Library Science, Clarion University of M S , Texas A&M University, 1993 Pennsylvania, 1996 Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 2002 Ordained, 1982 (ELCA) Patrick R. Keifert Lois Malcolm Professor and Olin S. and Amanda Fjelstad Reigstad Professor of Systematic Theology Chair of Systematic Theology B A , Bethel College, 1981 B A , Valparaiso University, 1973 M A , University of Minnesota, 1985 M Div , Christ Seminary-Seminex, 1977 M A , Luther Seminary, 1989 Ph.D., University of Chicago, 1982 Ph.D., University of Chicago, 1997 Ordained, 1978 (ELCA) Craig R. Koester Amy Marga Vice President for Academic Affairs and Associate Professor of Systematic Theology Academic Dean Professor and Asher O. and Carrie Nasby Chair of B A , Concordia University, 1995 New Testament M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary, 1998 Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary, 2006 B A , St Olaf College, 1976 M Div , Luther Theological Seminary, 1980 Ph.D., Union Theological Seminary, New York City, 1986 Ordained, 1980 (ELCA) Alan G. Padgett Dirk G. Lange Professor of Systematic Theology Associate Professor of Worship B A , Vanguard University, 1977 B A , University of Winnipeg, 1979 M Div , Drew University, 1981 M Div , Lutheran Theological Seminary at D.Phil., University of Oxford, 1990 Philadelphia, 2001 Ordained, 1984 (United Methodist Church) S T M , Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia, 2001 Ph.D., Emory University, 2005 Ordained, 2002 (ELCA) Steven D. Paulson Professor of Systematic Theology Karoline Lewis Associate Professor of Biblical Preaching and The Alvin B A , St Olaf College, 1980 N. Rogness Chair of Homiletics M Div , Luther Seminary, 1984 M Th , Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, 1988 B A , Northwestern University, 1989 Th D , Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, 1992 M Div , Luther Seminary, 1994 Ordained, 1990 (ELCA) Ph.D., Emory University, 2006 Ordained, 1999 (ELCA) Andrew Root Associate Professor and Carrie Olson Baalson Chair of Youth and Family Ministry B A , Bethel College, 1997 M Div , Fuller Theological Seminary, 2000 M Th , Fuller Theological Seminary, 2001 Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary, 2006 For faculty bios and more information, visit www.luthersem.edu/facultybios. Luther Seminary | 5 | 2014-2015 Academic Catalog Kathryn M. Schifferdecker Robin J. Steinke Associate Professor of Old Testament President Professor of Systematic Theology B A , St Olaf College, 1990 M Div , Yale Divinity School, 1996 B A , Augustana College, 1980 Th.D., Harvard Divinity School, 2005 M Div , Trinity Lutheran Seminary, 1994 Ordained, 2001 (ELCA) S T M , Trinity Lutheran Seminary, 1994 Ph.D., University of Cambridge, 1999 Ordained, 1999 (ELCA) Gary M. Simpson Mark A. Throntveit Professor of Systematic Theology Professor of Old Testament B A , Concordia Senior College, Fort Wayne, Ind ,1972 B A , St Olaf College, 1971 M Div , Christ Seminary-Seminex, 1976 M Div , Luther Theological Seminary, 1975 Th D , Christ Seminary-Seminex, 1983 Ph.D., Union Theological Seminary, Richmond, Va. Ordained, 1977 (ELCA) 1982 Ordained,
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