Academic Catalog 2011–2012 CONCORDIA SEMINARY, ST. LOUIS
Academic Catalog 2011-2012 CONCORDIA SEMINARY, ST. LOUIS
CONTENTS
2 Mission Statement 65 Re-Sell It Shop 2 Accreditations 65 Health/Insurance 3 Letter from the President 65 Personal Coaching and Leadership 4 General Information Development 6 Academic Calendars 66 Student Association/Student 10 Administrative Staff Government 13 Synodical Administration 66 International Students 66 Music 14 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS 66 Athletics 14 Pastoral Formation – Master of Divinity 66 Seminary Women Program 22 Pastoral Formation – Alternate Routes to 67 RESOURCES FOR THEOLOGICAL Pastoral Ministry FORMATION AND RESEARCH 22 Certificate Program (Residential) 67 Concordia Seminary Library 27 Center for Hispanic Studies (CHS) 67 Center for Reformation Research 32 Specific Ministry Pastor Program (SMP) 68 Institute for Mission Studies 33 Ethnic Immigrant Institute of Theology 68 Center for Hispanic Studies (CHS) (EIIT) 69 Concordia Archaeological Society 35 Deaf Institute of Theology (DIT) 69 Concordia Historical Institute 37 Cross-Cultural Ministry Center (CCMC) 38 Deaconess Formation – Master of Arts 70 FINANCIAL INFORMATION in Deaconess Studies 70 Expenses 41 Advanced Pastoral Leadership – Doctor 70 Academic Tuition and Fees of Ministry Program 71 Academic Administrative Fees 43 Theological Research and Leadership – 71 Housing Fees Graduate School 73 Financial Aid 48 Master of Arts 73 Financial Aid Sources 49 General Theological Studies 73 Ministerial Formation Financial Aid – 51 Master of Sacred Theology Residential Students 54 Doctor of Philosophy 74 Ministerial Formation Financial Aid – Distance Programs 58 ACADEMIC INFORMATION 75 Advanced Studies Financial Aid AND POLICIES 58 Administrative Policies 76 FACULTY 60 Academic Policies and Procedures 84 Resident Field Education Supervisors 85 Vicarage Supervisors 64 STUDENT AND FAMILY LIFE 64 Spiritual Life and Worship 86 COURSES 64 Marriage 64 Residential Life 122 INDEX 65 Food Bank
1 MISSION STATEMENT Concordia Seminary serves Church and world by providing theological education and leadership centered in the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ for the formation of pastors, missionaries, and leaders in the name of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. ACCREDITATIONS
ACCREDITATIONS Concordia Seminary is an accredited member of: The Higher Learning Commission of the STATEMENT/ North Central Association of Colleges and Schools 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602 MISSION [312/263-0456]
Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada 10 Summit Park Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1103 [412/788-6505]
Publication Statement: Concordia Seminary publishes its Academic Catalog annually for information purposes. The statements contained in the Academic Catalog are not intended to create binding commitments on the part of the Seminary and are subject to change without prior notice.
2 FROM FROM THE PRESIDENT Thank you for looking into Concordia Seminary!
THE Concordia Seminary is a place of theological scholarship in the service of mission for our PRESIDENT Lord Jesus Christ. 2011 marks the 400th anniversary of the King James Version, a lasting monument by scholars who were intent on a greater mission for the Gospel. The preface to the KJV says, “Translation it is that openeth the window, to let in the light.” Translation is not an artless activity, a mechanical setting of words from one language into another. Translation is a mission skill that seeks the best, the right and faithful words through various media to make God’s revelation understandable to every culture and tongue, our own included. Translation is a cross-cultural activity and that’s what Concordia scholarship intends to do.
This year Concordia Seminary also celebrates the 200th anniversary of the birth of C.F.W. Walther, first president of our Seminary and of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. In his day Walther “translated” what it means to be church into the immigrants’ new American context. All the scholarly offerings and policies detailed in this academic calendar are intended to “translate” the Seminary motto, “Light from above,” into here-and-now Gospel for more and more hearts and homes. “Translation it is that openeth the window, to let in the light.”
Dale A. Meyer, M.Div., M.A., Ph.D., D.D. President
3 GENERAL INFORMATION D. Manifest an understanding and appre- Function and Purpose ciation of the church’s formulation of Concordia Seminary’s major function is to scriptural doctrine in the light of its prepare men for the holy ministry of Word varying needs and the skill to present and sacraments in The Lutheran Church— such doctrine clearly; Missouri Synod (LCMS). Students who E. Manifest an understanding and appre- complete the Master of Divinity degree (or an ciation of God’s guidance in the life of Alternate Route curriculum) and have been the church and the skill to investigate endorsed by the faculty for the pastoral office the church’s past and to interpret it to INFORMATION are awarded the theological diploma and the present generation; thereby become eligible for a call into the F. Manifest an understanding of the pasto- holy ministry. Since the LCMS does not ral office as the ministry of proclaiming admit women to the pastoral office, none God’s Word to human need within a
GENERAL are enrolled in the Master of Divinity or the discipline of preaching, worship, teach- Doctor of Ministry programs. The Seminary ing, and pastoral care and counseling also offers advanced degree programs to for the edification of God’s people, qualified students of theology and serves as a enabling them to carry on the mission center for theological research, scholarship, of the church in the world of diverse and continuing education of the clergy. The cultures and traditions; aims of Concordia Seminary are: G. Indicate a complete dedication to the holy ministry and the readiness to ac- I. To equip the student with the knowledge, cept a call extended to him by the Board attitudes, and skills requisite for the parish of Assignments (Handbook, Bylaw 2.8). ministryn i The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, leading him to: II. To provide instruction and experiences A. Display the gifts with which the Holy preparing for special competence de- Spirit has endowed him, by reverence manded by particular aspects of the for God, faithful use of Word and sac- ministry, such as service in specialized raments, and the diligent pursuit of fields and in diverse cultural contexts. opportunities for study and growth, for development of personal qualities and skills, and for increase in the grace to III. To offer to qualified clergymen, teachers, edify his fellow Christians, to serve and lay people training in theology as a people in their need, and to witness part of a program of continuing education. to all nations, races, and peoples as a person of good reputation; IV. To give opportunity for advanced theo- B. Accept without reservation the Scrip- logical study, and to foster research. tures of the Old and the New Testaments as the written Word of God and the only V. To provide theological guidance and rule and norm of faith and of practice leadership to the professional servants of and all the symbolical books of the evan- The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod gelical Lutheran church contained in the and its congregations through faculty Book of Concord as a true and unadul- publications, service on synodical terated statement and exposition of the boards and committees, programmatic Word of God* The 2010 Handbook of participation in church conferences and The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod conventions, and other such opportunities (Constitution of the LCMS, Article II, for service as befit the close relationship Sections 1 and 2); between church and Seminary. C. Manifest an appreciation and comp- rehensive understanding of the theology To this end, it is the purpose of Concordia of the Bible and the skill to interpret the Seminary to provide an environment where Holy Scriptures on the basis of their the church can seek out and nurture the gifts original languages and in accordance of the Spirit which are requisite in servants of with sound hermeneutical principles; the Word who will edify the body of Christ.
4 Location and the Pacific Islands. Since its inception, Concordia Seminary is located at 801 Concordia Seminary in St. Louis has provided Seminary Place in Clayton, Missouri, in more than 12,000 professional workers in the metropolitan St. Louis, and is readily church. GENERAL accessible from Interstate 64 (U.S. 40) via the Clayton Road/Skinker Boulevard exit (#34B) Campus from the east or the Bellevue Avenue exit The present campus consists of the following
(#33C) from the west. facilities: The Chapel of St. Timothy and St. INFORMATION Titus; Pieper, Pritzlaff (administration), and Stoeckhardt (enrollment management); METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS Wyneken Hall (classrooms, offices, and Werner Auditorium); Sieck Hall (classrooms and offices); Ludwig E. Fuerbringer Hall (library); Loeber Hall (advancement, guest housing, CPH bookstore, campus services, 370 financial planning); the Johann Hinrich Benidt 255 70 270 Seminary Center (Wartburg and Koburg Halls, 270kitchen, and adjacent facilities); the Eldon E. Pederson Fieldhouse; Brauer, Brohn, Buenger, 70 55 170 70 Craemer, O. Fuerbringer, Graebner, Guenther, Mezger, and Schaller Halls (dormitories); 55 64 40 Lange Hall (Welcome Center); Fritz Hall and 64 40 64 Founders Way (married student apartments); 44 Seminary50 Terrace (faculty housing); and maintenance shops. The training room is 55 255 located in Pederson Fieldhouse. 44 270 CPH Seminary Bookstore
55 The bookstore, located on the lower level of Loeber Hall, serves as central supply for Missouri Illinois the campus. While its primary purpose is to provide textbooks and reference works, History it also sells stationery and office supplies, Concordia Seminary was founded in 1839 in cards, and other items. The bookstore is Perry County, Missouri, by a group of emigrants operated by Concordia Publishing House. It from Germany. In 1849, the preparatory serves not only students, faculty, and staff division and the school of theology of the on campus, but also pastors throughout the young institution were moved to St. Louis and Synod. relocated on a site at South Jefferson Avenue and Winnebago Street. The preparatory *The 2010 Handbook of The Lutheran Church division was moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana, —Missouri Synod states with regard to in 1861. In 1926, the campus was moved to ordination and installation: “The rites of its present 72-acre site in suburban Clayton. ordination and commissioning and the rites Concordia Seminary is owned and operated of installation should be in accordance with by the 2,300,000-member Lutheran Church— forms and practices developed by the Synod Missouri Synod. The Seminary is maintained for that purpose, and in all events the minister by the church to prepare men for ordination shall be solemnly pledged to the Scriptures as parish pastors, chaplains, and mission as the inspired and inerrant Word of God and workers to help carry on the task of ministry in the Symbolical Books of the Lutheran Church its districts in the United States, and in partner as a true exposition of the Scriptures” (Bylaw churches and missions in Canada, Europe, 2.10.4). Asia, Central America, South America, Africa,
5 ACADEMIC CALENDAR—2011-2012
FALL QUARTER ______July 18 Monday Web Registration for Fall Quarter begins July 22 Friday Web Registration for Fall Quarter closes August 31 Wednesday Orientation for All New Students begins September 2 Friday Opening Service September 2 Friday Registration for All New Students September 6 Tuesday Classes begin September 20 Tuesday Theological Symposium begins; no classes Tuesday and Wednesday September 22 Thursday Classes resume INFORMATION
October 17 Monday Web Registration for Winter Quarter begins October 21 Friday Web Registration for Winter Quarter closes November 11 Friday Quarter ends after classes
ACADEMIC WINTER QUARTER ______November 28 Monday Classes begin December 16 Friday Christmas recess begins after classes January 3 Tuesday Classes resume January 9 Monday D. Min. classes begin at 8:00 a.m. January 20 Friday D.Min. classes end January 23 Monday Web Registration for Spring Quarter begins January 27 Friday Web Registration for Spring Quarter closes February 17 Friday Quarter ends after classes
SPRING QUARTER ______March 5 Monday Classes begin April 4 Wednesday Easter recess begins after classes April 10 Tuesday Classes resume April 16 Monday Web Registration for Summer Quarter begins April 20 Friday Web Registration for Summer Quarter closes May 1 Tuesday Call Day May 17 Thursday Quarter ends after classes May 18 Friday Commencement—7:00 p.m.
SUMMER QUARTER 2012 ______9/10-week Terms Term X—Monday, June 4, through Friday, August 3 Term L—Monday, June 11, through Friday, August 17 4-week Terms Term I—Monday, June 4, through Friday, June 29 Term II—Monday, July 9, through Friday, August 3 2-week Terms Term A/D.Min. 1—Monday, June 4, through Friday, June 15 Term B/D.Min. 2—Monday, June 18, through Friday, June 29 Term C/P-1—Monday, July 9, through Friday, July 20 Term D/P-2—Monday, July 23, through Friday, August 3 Term P-3—Monday, August 6, through Friday, August 17
6 January 2011 February 2011 March 2011
April 2011 May 2011 June 2011
2011–2012
July 2011 August 2011 September 2011 ACADEMIC
INFORMATION
October 2011 November 2011 December 2011
January 2012 February 2012 March 2012
April 2012 May 2012 June 2012
July 2012 August 2012 September 2012
October 2012 November 2012 December 2012
7 TENTATIVE ACADEMIC CALENDAR—2012-2013
FALL QUARTER ______July 16 Monday Web Registration for Fall Quarter begins July 20 Friday Web Registration closes for Fall Quarter closes August 29 Wednesday Orientation for All New Students begins August 31 Friday Opening Service August 31 Friday Registration for All New Students September 4 Tuesday Classes begin September 18 Tuesday Theological Symposium begins; no classes Tuesday and Wednesday September 20 Thursday Classes resume INFORMATION
October 15 Monday Web Registration for Winter Quarter begins October 19 Friday Web Registration for Winter Quarter closes November 9 Friday Quarter ends after classes
ACADEMIC WINTER QUARTER ______November 26 Monday Classes begin December 21 Friday Christmas recess begins after classes January 7 Monday Classes resume; D. Min. classes begin at 8:00 a.m. January 18 Friday D.Min. classes end January 21 Monday Web Registration for Spring Quarter begins January 25 Friday Web Registration for Spring Quarter closes February 15 Friday Quarter ends after classes
SPRING QUARTER ______March 4 Monday Classes begin March 27 Wednesday Easter recess begins after classes April 2 Tuesday Classes resume April 15 Monday Web Registration for Summer Quarter begins April 19 Friday Web Registration for Summer Quarter closes May 1 Wednesday Call Day May 16 Thursday Quarter ends after classes May 17 Friday Commencement—7:00 p.m.
SUMMER QUARTER 2013 ______9/10-week Terms Term X—Monday, June 3, through Friday, August 2 Term L—Monday, June 10, through Friday, August 16 4-week Terms Term I—Monday, June 3, through Friday, June 28 Term II—Monday, July 8, through Friday, August 2 2-week Terms Term A/D.Min. 1—Monday, June 3, through Friday, June 14 Term B/D.Min. 2—Monday, June 17, through Friday, June 28 Term C/P-1—Monday, July 8, through Friday, July 19 Term D/P-2—Monday, July 22, through Friday, August 2 Term P-3—Monday, August 5, through Friday, August 16
8 January 2012 February 2012 March 2012
April 2012 May 2012 June 2012
2012–2013
July 2012 August 2012 September 2012 ACADEMIC
INFORMATION
October 2012 November 2012 December 2012
January 2013 February 2013 March 2013
April 2013 May 2013 June 2013
July 2013 August 2013 September 2013
October 2013 November 2013 December 2013
9 ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Office of the President President...... Dale A. Meyer
Placement Service...... Robert. P Hoehner David J. Peter Spiritual Life Dean of the Chapel ...... Kent J. Burreson Campus Chaplain ...... Jonathon. P Stein Director of Choirs and Coordinator of Musical and Cultural Activities. . . . . Vacant Artist-in-Residence, American Kantorei...... Vacant INFORMATION
Archivist...... Gerhard H. Bode
Office of the Provost Provost ...... Arthur D. Bacon
ACADEMIC Technology Services Chief Information Officer...... John A. Klinger Institutional Management Systems ...... Christopher M. Brandt Kenneth C. Kogler Mark J. Bliese Instructional Media Services ...... Jason E. Broge Dale B. Ward Networking...... Matthew M. Klamm Helpdesk Coordinator ...... Vacant
Division of Academic Affairs Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs...... Andrew H. Bartelt
Associate Dean of Curriculum and Instruction ...... Anthony A. Cook Academic Programming and Assessment ...... Paul A. Philp Library Director of Library Services...... Vacant Public Services Librarian ...... Eric R. Stancliff Technical Services Librarian ...... Bradley C. Hess Dean of the Faculty...... Richard. W Marrs Department Chairmen Exegetical Theology...... Jeffrey A. Gibbs Historical Theology...... Paul. W Robinson Practical Theology...... David J. Peter Systematic Theology...... Charles. P Arand Certification for Ministry...... David I. M. Lewis Marshal of the Faculty...... Charles. P Arand
Division of Ministerial Formation Dean of Ministerial Formation...... Timothy E. Saleska Associate Dean of Ministerial Formation...... Bruce M. Hartung
10 Advisor on Personal Growth/Leadership Development...... Vacant Specific Ministry Pastor Curriculum Developer...... Charles P. Arand Academic Advisor...... Thomas J. Egger Center for Hispanic Studies (CHS)...... Leopoldo A. Sánchez ACADEMIC Cross-Cultural Ministry Center ...... Vacant Deaconess Studies ...... Erik H. Herrmann Deaf Institute of Theology (DIT)...... Vacant Sign School...... Kara L. Simmons
Ethnic Immigrant Institute of Theology (EIIT)...... John S. Loum INFORMATION Specific Ministry Pastor Program (SMP)...... David W. Wollenburg Master of Divinity Program...... Bruce M. Hartung International Seminary Exchange Programs ...... Jeffrey A. Oschwald Resident Field Education...... William G. Utech Vicarage ...... Glenn A. Nielsen Jeffrey L. Thormodson
Division of Advanced Studies Dean of Advanced Studies...... Bruce G. Schuchard Graduate School...... R. Reed Lessing Doctor of Ministry Program...... David J. Peter Assistant Director of M.A. Program...... Ruth E. McDonnell
Theological Research and Publication Dean of Theological Research and Publication...... William W. Schumacher Associate Dean of Theological Research and Publication...... Jeffrey J. Kloha Continuing Education...... Jeffrey J. Kloha Concordia Journal...... Travis J. Scholl www.ConcordiaTheology.org ...... Travis J. Scholl Center for Archaeology and the Bible ...... David L. Adams Center for Reformation Research...... Robert L. Rosin Institute for Mission Studies...... A. R. Victor Raj
Division of Enrollment Management Senior Vice President for Enrollment Management...... Michael J. Redeker Operations Supervisor...... Laura K. Moehlman Registrar and Records...... Beth R. Menneke Financial Aid...... Kerry R. Hallahan Health and Wellness...... Carla B. Hagan Health Services ...... John Lautenschlager, M.D. Athletics...... Wilbert P. Stelzer Recruitment ...... Wallace M. Becker Kyle D. Castens William F. Wrede Alumni Relations...... Robert P. Hoehner
11 Division of Seminary Advancement Senior Vice President for Seminary Advancement ...... Paul W. Devantier Special Projects...... Mark D. Hofman Department of Seminary Support Executive Director...... Thomas V. Rehkop Gift Officers ...... Michael D. Flynn Paul C. Gray Mark D. Hofman Richard A. Jostes Gift Planning Consultant ...... David Priebe Sustaining Fund...... Blake G. Wolf Gift and Data Operations...... Valerie J. Sommer INFORMATION
Gifts-by-Phone ...... Vacant Department of Seminary Endowment Director ...... Vacant Department of Seminary Relations Director ...... Vacant ACADEMIC Community and Church Relations...... Vacant Creative Services...... Vacant
Division of Financial Planning and Administration Senior Vice President for Financial Planning and Administration . . . . Michael A. Louis Accounting ...... Chad J. Cattoor Matthew M. Daley Witt Gavin Mary Jane Autry Facilities Planning ...... Stephen B. Mudd Physical Plant ...... Nathan Wade Bookstore ...... Peter Frank Human Resources/Operations ...... Thomas C. Myers Campus Services ...... Kimberely Chapman Food Service...... Vacant
12 SYNODICAL ADMINISTRATION
Officers of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod The. Rev Matthew C. Harrison, S.T.M., LL.D., D.D.—President The. Rev Gerald B. Kieschnick, M.Div., LL.D.—President Emeritus The. Rev Robert T. Kuhn, M.Div., LL.D.—President Emeritus
The. Rev Ralph A. Bohlmann, S.T.M., Ph.D., D.D.—President Emeritus ACADEMIC The. Rev Herbert C. Mueller, Jr., M.Div.—First Vice President The. Rev John C. Wohlrabe, Jr., Th.D.—Second Vice President The. Rev Paul L. Maier, M.A., M.Div., Ph.D., LL.D., Litt.D.—Third Vice President The. Rev Daniel Preus, S.T.M.—Fourth Vice President
The. Rev Scott R. Murray, M.A., M.Div., Ph.D.—Fifth Vice President INFORMATION The. Rev Raymond L. Hartwig, M.Div., D.D.—Secretary
Board of Regents Mr. Albert N. Allen, B.S. The. Rev Ralph Blomenberg, M.Div. The. Rev David V. Dissen, M.Div. Mr. Paul R. Hegland, M.M. The. Rev Keith E. Kohlmeier, M.Div. The. Rev Ulmer Marshall, M.Div. The. Rev Ray G. Mirly, M.A.R., LL.D. (advisory) Mr. Louis Pabor, M.B.A. The. Rev Daniel Preus, M.Div., S.T.M. The. Rev Harold L. Senkbeil, S.T.M., D.D. Mr. Alan E. Stumpf, J.D. Mr. Leroy Wilke, M.S., Litt.D.
13 MASTER OF DIVINITY PROGRAM appreciation for the Lutheran ethos, identity, In keeping with the major function of Con- and ethic; and helping the student to perceive, cordia Seminary to equip men for the holy proclaim, teach, and live out the centrality of ministry of Word and sacraments in The Lu- the Gospel of Jesus Christ for the whole of life” theran Church—Missouri Synod, the Master (Concordia University System Pre-Seminary M.Div.of Divinity (M.Div.) degree is the normative Mission Statement). Accordingly, Concordia route to certification for ordained ministry in Seminary strongly supports and encourages congregations and other ministry settings. these programs as a preferred route to pre- seminary preparation. ADMISSION Eligibility Entry-Level Competencies Admission to the M.Div. program ordinarily is Biblical Languages, Bible Content, and contingent on the student’s membership in a Christian Doctrine congregation of The Lutheran Church—Mis- All students admitted to the M.Div. program PROGRAM souri Synod or of a church body in fellowship must demonstrate entry-level competence in with the Synod. An applicant is to have been the following areas: Old Testament content, involved actively as a communicant member New Testament content, Christian doctrine, in a Lutheran congregation for not less than Biblical Greek, and Biblical Hebrew. Com- DIVINITY two years prior to enrollment. petence is demonstrated by passing either
OF the Entry-Level Competence Examinations
College Preparation (ELCEs) in each area or the corresponding pre- Applicants to the M.Div. program at Concordia seminary courses conducted by Concordia Seminary ordinarily must possess a bachelor’s Seminary (see schedule below). A passing MASTER degree from an accredited college or univer- score of 70 percent is required on each of the sity, with a cumulative grade point average ELCEs. The Office of Admissions and Minis- of 2.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale). The degree terial Recruitment will provide information should represent a broad liberal arts back- to all applicants regarding administration ground and must include courses in English of the ELCEs. composition and writing, and speech. It also NOTE: The Admissions Committee ordinarily should include courses in the humanities, will grant admission to the M.Div. program psychology, social sciences, natural sciences, prior to the demonstration of competence in foreign languages, and religion. these five areas, with the condition that such admission is subject to the demonstration A Seminary student benefits from being able to of competence in these five areas. Conse- read theological literature in foreign languages, quently, students who have not demonstrated particularly German and Latin. If possible, competence in any of the five areas must both of these languages should be included register for the applicable pre-seminary re- in a prospective student’s baccalaureate pro- medial courses before they will be permitted gram. The Seminary offers courses in these to enroll in M.Div. courses. languages as resources and interests indicate. The Seminary offers the pre-seminary reme- Pre-Seminary Preparation dial competence courses according to the The Concordia University System conducts following schedule: pre-seminary programs that offer sound prep- aration for theological study at the post-bac- Old Testament - Summer Quarter only calaureate Seminary level. The pre-seminary New Testament - Summer Quarter only curriculum “encompasses biblical knowledge, Christian Doctrine - Summer Quarter only biblical language competency, and under- Elementary Greek - Summer and Fall only standing of Lutheran doctrine; competency Elementary Hebrew - Summer (full course), in communication skills in reading, writing, Fall (full course) and Winter/Spring (two- speaking, and listening; skills in critical think- course sequence) Quarters only ing and philosophical inquiry; acquisition of a global perspective; ... understanding of and
14 Please note the following guidelines: Although St. Louis-area community colleges • One may begin taking the content ELCEs and universities offer such courses, trying May 1 of the year prior to enrollment, and to take such a course after arriving at the the language ELCEs August 1 in the year Seminary may impinge on one’s availability prior to enrollment. to take the proper Seminary course load. • A student ordinarily will be afforded as Therefore, applicants are strongly urged to many as three opportunities to pass each take such a course at an institution in their ELCE. After an unsuccessful attempt to home area. pass an ELCE, an interval of 21 days must Non-Degree Applicants pass before another attempt to pass In a limited number of other cases, applicants MASTER the same ELCE. This means that fewer without a bachelor’s degree may be admitted attempts will be available to a student as as non-degree students. The total number of the April 30 deadline approaches. non-degree students is restricted to a maxi-
•A student who has passed the Old OF mum of 10 percent of the total M.Div. student Testament, New Testament, and Christian
body; therefore, non-degree admissions are DIVINITY Doctrine ELCEs by April 30 may register highly competitive. Admission decisions re- for one of the biblical language classes garding non-degree applicants for each aca- in the Summer Quarter; Greek is usually demic year are made in the preceding April.
taken first. In addition to meeting all other admission PROGRAM •A student who has not passed the Old requirements, non-degree students: Testament, New Testament, and Christian I. Must have reached age 35 by Sept- Doctrine ELCEs by April 30 should ember 1 prior to their enrollment; register for any applicable pre-seminary II. Must cite circumstances (age, family, remedial courses in the Summer Quarter. finances, etc.) that indicate it is un- •A student who is enrolled in one of the realistic to expect them to obtain a biblical languages may exceed 12 credit bachelor’s degree prior to their enroll- hours only with the permission of the ment; director of academic programming. III. Must have received grades of “C” or •A student who is enrolled in one of the better in courses that earned at least biblical languages may take M.Div. 60 semester hours of credit (90 quar- courses only with the permission of the ter hours) at an accredited college or director of academic programming. university, with the following minimum numbers of credits in specific areas: Elementary Hebrew or Greek (full courses) A. 12 in English and humanities (com- may be repeated only once. If a student fails position, communication, journal- one of these courses the second time, the stu- ism, literature, art, drama, music, dent will be dismissed for academic reasons philosophy, foreign languages— from the M.Div. program. Such a student may also Greek and Hebrew); apply for readmission as a Special Student B. 2 in public speaking; to attempt the twice-failed language course C. 15 in social sciences (anthropol- ad thir time and will be authorized to take the ogy, economics, education, his- course at the prevailing audit rate but will not tory, political science, psychology, be eligible for Seminary-administered financial sociology); aid. A student who successfully completes D. 6 in science/mathematics (biology, the applicable language course on the third chemistry, computer science, en- attempt may apply for readmission to the gineering, mathematics, physical M.Div. program. science); and E. 25 in electives. Speech IV. Must have a cumulative grade point All applicants must provide transcript evidence average of 2.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) of satisfactory completion of a college course for all courses taken, including any in the preparation and delivery of speeches. for which a grade lower than “C” was received.
15 Transfer Applicants Testing Students at accredited theological seminaries Applicants are required to take the Graduate who wish to transfer to Concordia Seminary Record Examination (General Test), except should ask the director of admissions and as follows: ministerial recruitment for a transcript evalua- I. GRE General Test scores are available tion. In consultation with the Admissions Com- thate ar less than five years old. mittee, the academic advisor and registrar II. An applicant already has earned a will determine which credits are transferable. master’s or doctoral degree. Credits used for a degree at another school, credits for undergraduate-level courses, and Applicants who are able to use the Internet credits for courses with a grade below “C” should contact www.gre.org for information are not transferable. In addition to meeting concerning test dates and locations and to requirements for the M.Div. degree, transfer register for the General Test. Applicants who students ordinarily shall be full-time students do not have Internet access should contact the PROGRAM for two quarters immediately prior to vicarage Office of Admissions and Ministerial Recruit- and shall spend the entire academic year prior ment to obtain a copy of the GRE Bulletin. to graduation in full-time residency. International applicants are required also to present a score for the Test of English as a DIVINITY Application Foreign Language (TOEFL) and may be re- OF
Application forms are available from the Office quired to present a score for the Test of Spoken of Admissions and Ministerial Recruitment. English (TSE). Both tests are available via the An application is not complete until it includes Internet. Contact www.toefl.org for informa- all of the following: tion concerning test dates and locations. MASTER Applicants who do not have Internet access • Completed Application Form should contact the Office of Admissions and • Application Fee of $50 Ministerial Recruitment to obtain a copy of • Official Transcripts from each college/ the TOEFL Bulletin. university and seminary previously attended When registering for any of the above • Official Report of Graduate Record tests, please indicate that scores should Examination (GRE) Scores (see “Testing”) be reported to the Office of Admissions • Letter of Recommendation from Home and Ministerial Recruitment, Concordia Pastor Seminary, 801 Seminary Place, St. Louis, • Interview Report from Home District Missouri 63105. Concordia Seminary’s institu- • Protect My Ministry background check tion number is 6115. • Applicants who have graduated from, or attended, a synodical college or ADMISSIONS STANDARDS AND university within five years prior to ADMISSIONS DECISIONS enrollment at the Seminary also must Admissions decisions are based on multiple provide a letter of recommendation from criteria; each applicant’s overall record is that institution’s president. examined in detail. Academic criteria include All admissions to the M.Div. program are an ordinary minimum undergraduate GPA of offered subject to the completion of pre- 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale), and an ordinary minimum seminary competencies and to the completion GRE Verbal raw score of 400. An applicant will of all application requirements, e.g., official not be declined solely on the basis of a non- final transcripts from all post-secondary in- qualifying GPA or GRE score. In the case of stitutions previously attended. A student who international applicants, an ordinary minimum continues to have missing items may be TOEFL raw score of 200 (computer-based prevented from registering for courses until all test) is required, with an ordinary minimum requirements are complete. The application rawe scor of 23 on the Structure/Writing por- deadline for 2012-13 is March 31, 2012. tion of the test. Again, however, an applicant will not be declined solely on the basis of one non-qualifying score or measure.
16 Entry-level competencies are admissions sitating readmission prior to enrollment. This standards. Applicants are strongly encour- deposit is refundable if the student submits agedo t complete as many as they are able written notice on or before July 15 indicating before their application goes to the Admissions that he desires the Seminary to withdraw his Committee. Demonstration of competence in admission. onee or mor of the areas of entry-level com- petence enhances the application not only by CURRICULUM AND ACADEMIC ADVISING the demonstration of competence as such, but The. M.Div curriculum of Concordia Seminary also by emphasizing the applicant’s interest isr unde continuous review in order that, with in and commitment to ministerial formation suitable revisions, it can prepare men more at Concordia Seminary. thoroughly to serve the church of today. The MASTER structure of the curriculum is depicted in the Additional criteria include the results of listing that follows this section.
the applicant’s background check; recom- mendation from the applicant’s pastor and The M.Div. curriculum as such is designed OF interview report from the synodical district so that it ordinarily can be completed in four DIVINITY in which the applicant resides. The care and years (three years of academic residence, completeness with which an applicant pre- one year of vicarage). If a student has not pares the application and responds to its demonstrated entry-level competence in one questions also are factors—sloppily prepared or more of the areas listed under “ADMIS- PROGRAM applications, including incomplete responses, SION—Entry-Level Competencies” (page 14), suggest indifference. enrolling in the applicable Seminary courses to acquire these competencies can add as The districts of the Synod have begun to much as one additional year of academic apply increasing scrutiny to the education and residence prior to the vicarage year (NOTE: other debt balances of pastor and deacon- Competency in Bible content and Christian ess candidates from the Synod’s seminaries; doctrine must be demonstrated before enroll- consequently, it has become necessary for ing in any other courses). Concordia Seminary to consider more closely the debt load of its applicants, in order to To assist students in understanding the cur- protect its students from the predicament riculum and their own progress through it, the of beginning their ministries with unmanage- academic advisor for Sem I students meets able debt. with all first-year M.Div. students in the Fall Quarter. The director of academic program- Most favorable admissions decisions are ming and the registrar are also available for offered “subject to” the presentation of any consultation in the first year and in each subse- missing items from the application file, in- quent year of a student’s academic residency. cluding final transcripts for students who are completing their undergraduate degrees while CREDIT DISTRIBUTION—M.DIV. they apply to Concordia Seminary. Any such EXEGETICAL THEOLOGY 27 hours items must be completed in accordance with EO101 Hebrew Biblical Readings 2 hours announced deadlines, or the offer of admis- EN101 Greek Biblical Readings 2 hours sion may be withdrawn. E102 Biblical Hermeneutics 3 hours EO105 Exodus and the Torah 3 hours Intention to Enroll EO106 Psalms and Writings 3 hours An applicant expresses his intention to enroll EO107 Isaiah and the Prophets 3 hours by submitting a $100 tuition deposit to be EN105 The Synoptic Gospels 3 hours received by the Admissions Office no later EN106 John and the Catholic than 30 days from the date of the applicant’s Epistles 3 hours acceptance letter. Failure to submit the tu- EN107 The Pauline Epistles and ition deposit within 30 days of the date of Acts 3 hours the applicant’s acceptance letter will void E109 Seminar in Biblical the Seminary’s offer of admission, neces- Theology 2 hours
17 SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY 26 hours sake of the student’s insight and growth in all S100 Lutheran Mind 3 hours areas of personal and professional develop- S115 Systematics I 3 hours ment. Each student at the Seminary must S116 Systematics II 3 hours participate in and successfully complete nine S117 Systematics III 3 hours quarters of resident field education and a year S118 Systematics IV 3 hours of vicarage as requirements for the M.Div. S124 Lutheran Confessions I 3 hours degree and the theological diploma. S125 Lutheran Confessions II 3 hours S126 Religious Bodies of America 3 hours Resident Field Education S127 World Religions 2 hours The resident field education program consists of: (1) pre-vicarage and post-vicarage congre- HISTORICAL THEOLOGY 18 hours gational field education, (2) institutional field H100 Introduction to Historical education, (3) cross-cultural field education, Theology 3 hours and (4) course-related work.
PROGRAM H130 The Lutheran Reformation 3 hours
H183 The History of The Lutheran Congregational field education begins with Church—Missouri Synod 3 hours assignment by the director of resident field 1 elective in the area of the Early education to a congregation in the St. Louis DIVINITY
and Medieval Church 3 hours area. The student is placed under the supervi- (see page 100) sion of the pastor of that particular congre- OF 1 elective in the area of the Early gation. The program is designed to give the Modern and Modern Church 3 hours student experience with the role and functions (see page 100) of the pastor of a congregation.
MASTER 1 history elective from any During his first year of studies, the student historical period 3 hours completes the institutional and cross-cultural PRACTICAL THEOLOGY 30 hours modules of resident field education, being P101 Pastoral Ministry 3 hours assigned to a specific module for a quarter. P102 Pastoral Theology 4 hours Each module requires approximately half of P103 Pastor as Counselor to thes student’ field education time. The student Individuals and Families 3 hours will maintain as much Sunday contact as pos- P120 Pastor as Educator 3 hours sible with his field education congregation. P130 Homiletics I 3 hours Resident field education normally should P131 Homiletics II 3 hours involve a maximum of eight hours per week P140 Worship 3 hours for first-year students and 10 hours per week P151 Pastoral Leadership 3 hours for second-year and post-vicarage students. P160 Theology of Missions 3 hours Participation is limited to Sunday morning and 1 post-vicarage homiletics elective 2 hours an average of one other time period per week. (see page 109) Orientation seminars for the various modules FREE ELECTIVES 18 hours are conducted at the beginning of the aca- 6 Three credit hour electives demic. year Time spent in orientation counts toward meeting resident field education time VICARAGE 18 hours requirements. Field education also is corre- lated with courses such as P-101 Pastoral Min- CURRICULAR PRACTICAL TRAINING istry, P-140 Worship, and P-130 Homiletics I. Curricular practical training functions to pro- vide each student with the opportunity to A student may request assignment to full-time observe and practice skills of the pastoral work in a congregation, institution, or camp for ministry firsthand. To qualify, the experience eight to 12 weeks during the summer under must be church work or work closely related a qualified supervisor. Various sponsoring to the development of the skills of the pastoral agencies submit placement opportunities ministry; it must be supervised by competent through the district presidents of The Lutheran professional persons; and it must be evaluated Church—Missouri Synod. A student who by both the student and the supervisor for the applies is assigned to such a placement, if
18 available, by the director of resident field edu- Association for Clinical Pastoral Education cation. If acceptable comprehensive reports and the Seminary’s CPE advisor. have been submitted by the student and the supervisor, the student may request to be Application for CPE is made through the reg- excused from one of the required quarters istrar, who determines the academic eligibility of his pre-vicarage congregational resident of the applicant. Students are academically field education program. eligible after completing all of the courses that are prerequisites for vicarage and ac- Vicarage cumulating a minimum of 65 credit hours in A vicarage “is required of all Seminary students the. M.Div program with a cumulative grade before graduation, ordinarily in the second point average of 2.0 or higher. After a student’s MASTER year before graduation” (2004 Handbook academic eligibility has been established, the of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, application must be approved by the Depart- Bylaw 2.8.1 d).
ment of Practical Theology. OF
The vicarage consists of one year (12 months) Although as many as 12 hours of transcript DIVINITY of in-service education, normally in a parish credit may be granted for CPE, no more than situation.o T begin vicarage, a student must six credit hours are applicable to the M.Div. have taken all the courses that are specific degree. pre-vicarage requirements (see below). A PROGRAM student may begin vicarage with no fewer Missionary Formation Concentration than 65 credits and no more than 93 credits. The Missionary Formation Concentration is Most students have about 78 credits when a mission-related concentration preparing they go on vicarage. A minimum cumulative students for service in church planting and curriculum grade point average of 2.35 is re- cross cultural ministries. Students apply quired to receive a vicarage assignment. Any by taking a series of assessment tests and student who seeks to go beyond 93 credits or interviews, identifying them as potential to serve a deferred vicarage (completing all candidates for these special ministries. academic course work requirements before vicarage) should consult with the director of The Missionary Formation Concentration con- vicarage to discuss requirements for such sistsf o a series of courses designed to prepare exceptions. Vicars are full-time students at students for their calling in mission, including Concordia Seminary during the course of 1) a year-long mission and ministry seminar the vicarage. Periodic reports are made by (P462), which includes onsite visits to mission the student and the supervising pastor to the and church planting locations giving students director of vicarage. A total of 18 credit hours exposure to the praxis of church planting and is granted to the student upon successful mission work; 2) a two week intensive course completion of the vicarage. built around an urban immersion trip called Ministry in Urban Contexts (P476), where The following courses are prerequisites for students study the unique challenges and vicarage: opportunities of urban ministry; 3) Missionary Anthropology (P471), which examines various EN101 EO101 E102 cultures and worldviews, and their effects S100 S115 S116 H100 S124 S125 on communicating the Gospel; 4) History of P101 P120 P130 P131 P140 Missions (H455), which studies the era of the three of the following, with at least one in Christian Church’s expansion, particularly each Testament: in modern times; 5) along with a choice of EO105 EO106 EO107 EN105 EN106 EN107 two from Congregational Dynamics (P469), Christian Witness in U.S. Cultures (S434), Clinical Pastoral Education and Urban Ministry (P453). These courses Clinical pastoral education (CPE) is available are available as electives within the general on a limited basis for degree credit in the curriculum, and M.Div. students outside the M.Div. program. CPE is conducted under program may participate in these courses as the direction of a supervisor certified by the space allows.
19 Students specifically interested in church STUDENT STANDING AND planting are also asked to participate in a CLASSIFICATION Church Planters Assessment jointly organized Standing by Concordia Seminary and the Center for Completion of the M.Div. curriculum within U.S. Missions. The assessment results are four years requires that a student assume used to individualize the second and third a course load averaging just over 13 credit year of a student’s residential field educa- hours per quarter. A normal course load is tion, to provide students with exposure to a four to five courses per quarter. variety of church plant settings. Ideally, the concentration would provide a student with Students enrolled in the M.Div. program are experience in six difference church planting classified as full-time students if they are reg- contexts, and one more traditional congre- istered for at least nine credit hours (not ap- gational setting. plicable to summer quarter). Students must be enrolledn i at least 4.5 credit hours in order to PROGRAM
INTERNATIONAL STUDY PROGRAMS keep any education loans in deferment. Loads International Seminary Exchange Programs of less than nine hours are not encouraged (England, Germany, Brazil, Korea) and may be assumed only after consultation Concordia Seminary has established proto- with the Director of Academic Programming DIVINITY cols with several partnering seminaries for and Assessment.
OF overseas exchange programs for M.Div.
students. These programs are primarily for Students may not register for more than 16 enrichment; however, most participants do credit hours (12 hours in the Summer Quarter) earn some M.Div. credits by transfer. M.Div. without permission of the faculty. A student
MASTER students are eligible who ordinarily have who wishes to register for an overload must achieved second-year (34 M.Div. credit hours apply to the faculty, through the Director of completed) classification, with a cumulative Academic Programming and Assessment, and grade point average of 3.0 or higher. The dura- must carry a minimum curriculum GPA of 3.0. tion of these exchanges is one academic year Classification (except the Korea site, which is one academic Students in the M.Div. program are classified quarter). Interested students should contact each quarter by the number of curriculum the coordinator for international seminary hours earned toward the degree (the 18 hours exchange programs or the registrar for more of vicarage credit are not counted in the cal- information. culations below): Jerusalem University College 0-33 hours – I-Year Concordia Seminary is an Associate School 34-77 hours – II-Year in cooperation with Jerusalem University Col- 78+ hours – IV-Year lege (JUC; formerly the Institute of Holy Land Studies), which offers unique opportunities ACADEMIC STANDARDS, DISMISSAL, for the study of archaeology through on-site WITHDRAWAL courses and field expeditions in the Holy Land. Studentse ar expected to maintain the highest Up to six credit hours may be earned at JUC level of scholarship of which they are capable. and applied to the M.Div. program. Additional Concordia Seminary assumes that students information may be obtained from the de- aree matur enough to determine, with the as- partment of exegetical theology (regarding sistance of available counsel, when activities courses), the director of financial aid (regard- other than class work are beneficial and when ing financial aid), and the registrar (regarding theye ar detrimental to satisfactory progress. transfer of credits). Such activities include participation in on- or off-campus organizations, and employment. DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS For information regarding Dual Degree pro- Satisfactory Progress grams with Fontbonne University or Saint A minimum curriculum grade point aver- Louis University, please contact the Regis- age (curriculum GPA) of 2.35 is required for trar’s office. satisfactory progress toward the M.Div
20 degree, where satisfactory progress includes, Dismissal first, eligibility to receive a vicarage assign- Concordia Seminary retains the authority to ment, later, eligibility for certification and dismiss students, but exercises this authority placement (first Call) and, finally, eligibility with considerable restraint. to receive the theological diploma and the M.Div. degree. GRANTING OF DEGREE The. M.Div degree will be granted on comple- tion of all academic and professional training Academic Probation requirements. A student whose curriculum GPA falls below
2.35 or whose grade point average in any CERTIFICATION AND PLACEMENT MASTER quarter (term curriculum GPA) falls below 2.00 Faculty Certification will be placed on academic probation. The A student must spend at least one full year at probationary status serves as a warning that a synodical seminary prior to his placement the student is not making satisfactory progress and serve a vicarage assigned by the Board OF and, unless improvement is achieved, will be of Assignments of the Synod. Also, in order DIVINITY subject to dismissal from the Seminary. The for a student to be declared qualified for a director of the M.Div. program and/or the first call and recommended by the faculty for deanf o ministerial formation will meet with the Office of the Public Ministry, the faculty the student to identify factors which may have must be satisfied that the student will meet PROGRAM contributed to the unsatisfactory academic all personal, professional, and theological performance and to help establish strate- requirements of the office. gies for improvement. Ordinarily, a student who continues on academic probation for After the Division of Ministerial Formation two consecutive quarters will be dismissed has expressed satisfaction that the student is because of academic deficiency. ready for the certification process, the student enters the certification process. The Director of Certification recommends certification to Withdrawal the plenary faculty; students are normally A student who wishes to withdraw from the approved by vote of the faculty in plenary M.Div. program must consult the director of session. the. M.Div program before withdrawing (the director may direct the student to meet also Assignment with the dean of ministerial formation). To A candidate declared qualified for a first call withdraw as a student in good standing, the shall have indicated complete dedication to student must have a satisfactory record of the ministry and evidenced a readiness for conduct and must have satisfied all obliga- servicen i the church. He shall receive his first tions to the school (e.g., return all checked- call through an assignment by the Council of out books to the library, clear accounts with Presidents acting as the Board of Assignments finance and financial aid). of the Synod.
21 ALTERNATE ROUTES TO PASTORAL as commissioned ministers of The MINISTRY Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. When a man who aspires to the pastoral of- II. Men who ordinarily are at least 35 years fice demonstrates circumstances exceptional of age at the time of application, who enough to warrant that he not be required to ordinarily have accumulated at least 10 complete the normative, first professional CERTIFICATEyears of significant experience related degree (M.Div.) program in order to be certi- directly to Word and Sacrament ministry fied for the office, he may seek admission to within The Lutheran Church—Missouri the Seminary in one of the following alternate Synod (elder, lector, evangelism caller, routes to pastoral ministry. Bible class teacher, etc.), and who or- dinarily have completed successfully at Like the M.Div. program, these alternate routes least 60 semester hours of college-level seek to further the spiritual, academic, and course work. personal development of men to equip them Y for the holy ministry of Word and Sacraments College Preparation in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Applicants to the Certificate program at Con- Unlike the M.Div. program, these alternate cordia Seminary ordinarily must possess a MINISTR routes do not lead to either an academic or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college a professional degree. Instead, the student or university, with a cumulative grade point who successfully finishes these programs re- average of 2.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale). The ceives a certificate indicating that a prescribed degree should represent a broad liberal arts
ASTORAL course of studies has been completed and background and must include courses in Eng- P a theological diploma that certifies eligibility lish composition and writing, and speech. It TO
for ordination. also should include courses in the humanities, psychology, social sciences, natural sciences, CERTIFICATE PROGRAM foreign languages (preferably German and/ (Residential) or Latin), and religion. ROUTES The Certificate program (residential) is the alternate route most closely parallel to the Entry-Level Competencies M.Div. Students in this program study along- Biblical Languages, Bible Content, and side those in the M.Div. program, including the Christian Doctrine study of the New Testament on the basis of its All students admitted to the Certificate pro- ALTERNATE original language, Greek. The key differences gram must demonstrate entry-level compe- from the M.Div. program are a reduced number tence in the following areas: Old Testament of courses and Old Testament studies car- content, New Testament content, Christian ried out on the basis of the English language. doctrine, and Biblical Greek. Competence is demonstrated by passing either the appli- Although the Certificate program itself does cable Entry-Level Competence Examinations not o lead t a degree, some students in this (ELCEs) in each area or the corresponding pre- program also qualify for admission to the Mas- seminary courses conducted by Concordia ter of Arts program in the Graduate School. Seminary (see schedule below). A passing scoref0 o 7 percent is required on each of ADMISSION the ELCEs. The Office of Admissions and Eligibility Ministerial Recruitment will provide informa- Admission to the Certificate program is con- tion to all applicants regarding administration tingent on the applicant’s membership in a of the ELCEs. congregation of The Lutheran Church—Mis- souri Synod. Each applicant must meet the NOTE: The Admissions Committee ordinarily criteria of one of the following categories: will grant admission to the Certificateprogram I. Men who are graduates of a synodical prior to the demonstration of competence in college/university, whose names appear these four areas, with the condition that such on the synodical roster of commissioned admission is subject to the demonstration of ministers, and who have accumulated at competence in these four areas. Consequently, least eight years of successful experience students who have not demonstrated compe-
22 tence in any of the four areas must register for gram. Such a student may apply for readmis- the applicable pre-seminary courses before sion as a Special Student to attempt the course they will be permitted to enroll in Certificate ad thir time and will be authorized to take the courses. course at the prevailing audit rate but will not be eligible for Seminary-administered financial CERTIFICATEThe Seminary offers the pre-seminary com- aid. A student who successfully completes petence courses according to the following the course on the third attempt may apply schedule: for readmission to the certificate program.
Old Testament - Summer Quarter only Speech New Testament - Summer Quarter only All applicants must provide transcript evidence Christian Doctrine - Summer Quarter only of satisfactory completion of a college course Elementary Greek - Summer and Fall in the preparation and delivery of speeches. Quarters only ALTERNATE Although St. Louis-area community colleges Please note the following guidelines: and universities offer such courses, trying to One may begin taking the content ELCEs take such a course after arriving at the Semi- May 1 of the year prior to enrollment, and the nary may impinge on one’s availability to take
language ELCEs August 1 in the year prior the proper Seminary course load. Therefore, ROUTES to enrollment. applicants are strongly urged to take such a course at an institution in their home area. A student ordinarily will be afforded as many
as three opportunities to pass each ELCE. Non-Degree Applicants TO
After an unsuccessful attempt to pass an In a limited number of other cases, appli- P
ELCE, an interval of 21 days must pass before cants without a bachelor’s degree may be ASTORAL another attempt to pass the same ELCE. This admitted as non-degree students. The total means that fewer attempts will be available to number of non-degree students is restricted a student as the April 30 deadline approaches. to a maximum of 10 percent of the total Cer-
A student who has passed the Old Testament, tificate student body; therefore, non-degree MINISTR New Testament, and Christian Doctrine ELCEs admissions are highly competitive. Admission by April 30 may register for one of the biblical decisions regarding non-degree applicants for language classes in the Summer Quarter; each academic year are made in the preceding Greek is usually taken first. April.n I addition to meeting all other admission Y requirements, non-degree students: A student who has not passed the Old Testa- I. Must have reached age 35 by Sep- ment, New Testament, and Christian Doctrine tember 1, prior to their enrollment; ELCEs by April 30 should register for any II. Must cite circumstances (age, family, applicable pre-seminary remedial courses finances, etc.) that indicate it is un- in the Summer Quarter. realistic to expect them to obtain a bachelor’s degree prior to their enroll- A student who is enrolled in Elementary ment; Greek may exceed 12 credit hours only with III. Must have received grades of “C” or the permission of the director of academic better in courses that earned at least programming. 60 semester hours of credit (90 quar- ter hours) at an accredited college or A student who is enrolled in Elementary Greek university, with the following minimum may take Certificate courses only with the numbers of credits in specific areas: permission of the director of academic pro- A. 12n i English and humanities (com- gramming. position, communication, journal- ism, literature, art, drama, music, Elementary Greek (full course) may be re- philosophy, foreign languages— peated only once. If a student fails this course also Greek); the second time, the student will be dismissed B. 2 in public speaking; for academic reasons from the certificate pro- C. 15 in social sciences (anthropol-
23 ogy, economics, education, his- 400. An applicant will not be declined solely tory, political science, psychology, on the basis of a non-qualifying GPA or GRE sociology); score. In the case of international applicants, D. 6 in science/mathematics (biology, an ordinary minimum TOEFL raw score of chemistry, computer science, en- 200 (computer-based test) is required, with gineering, mathematics, physical an ordinary minimum raw score of 23 on the science); and Structure/Writing portion of the test. Again, E. 25 in electives. however, an applicant will not be declined IV. Must have a cumulative grade point solely on the basis of one non-qualifying score average of 2.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) or measure. for all courses taken, including any for which a grade lower than “C” was Entry-level competencies are admissions received. standards. Applicants are strongly encour- agedo t complete as many as they are able Y Application before their application goes to the Admissions Application forms are available from the Office Committee. Demonstration of competence in of Admissions and Ministerial Recruitment. onee or mor of the areas of entry-level com-
MINISTR An application is not complete until it includes petence enhances the application not only by
all of the following: the demonstration of competence as such, but • Completed Application Form also by emphasizing the applicant’s interest • Application Fee of $50 in and commitment to ministerial formation
ASTORAL • Official Transcripts from each college/ at Concordia Seminary. P university and seminary previously Additional criteria include the results of the TO attended
• Letter of Recommendation from Home applicant’s background check; recomendation Pastor from the applicant’s pastor and interview • Letter of Recommendation from District report from the synodical district in which the ROUTES President applicant resides. The care and complete- • Letter(s) of Recommendation from ness with which an applicant prepares the presidents of synodical colleges/ application and responds to its questions also universities attended are factors—sloppily prepared applications, • Interview Report from Home District including incomplete responses, suggest
ALTERNATE • Protect My Ministry background check indifference.
All admissions to the Certificate program The districts of the Synod have begun to are offered subject to the completion of pre- apply increasing scrutiny to the education and seminary competencies and to the completion other debt balances of pastor and deacon- of all application requirements, e.g., official ess candidates from the Synod’s seminaries; final transcripts from all post-secondary in- consequently, it has become necessary for stitutions previously attended. A student who Concordia Seminary to consider more closely continues to have missing items may be pre- the debt load of its applicants, in order to vented from registering for courses until all protect its students from the predicament requirements are complete. The application of beginning their ministries with unmanage- deadline for 2012-13 is March 31, 2012. able debt. Most favorable admissions decisions are ADMISSIONS STANDARDS AND offered “subject to” the presentation of any ADMISSIONS DECISIONS missing items from the application file, in- Admissions decisions are based on multiple cluding final transcripts for students who are criteria; each applicant’s overall record is completing their undergraduate degrees while examined in detail. they apply to Concordia Seminary. Any such Academic criteria include an ordinary minimum items must be completed in accordance with undergraduate GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale), and announced deadlines, or the offer of admis- an ordinary minimum GRE Verbal raw score of sion may be withdrawn.
24 Intention to Enroll S124 Lutheran Confessions I 3 hours An applicant expresses his intention to enroll S125 Lutheran Confessions II 3 hours by submitting a $100 tuition deposit to be S126 Religious Bodies of America 3 hours received by the Admissions Office no later S127 World Religions 2 hours than 30 days from the date of the applicant’s HISTORICAL THEOLOGY 9 hours acceptance letter. Failure to submit the tu- [12 hours] ition deposit within 30 days of the date of H100 Introduction to Historical the applicant’s acceptance letter will void Theology 3 hours the Seminary’s offer of admission, neces- H130 The Lutheran Reformation 3 hours sitating readmission prior to enrollment. This H183 The History of The Lutheran deposit is refundable if the student submits Church—Missouri Synod 3 hours written notice on or before July 15 indicating [1 elective in the area of the that he desires the Seminary to withdraw his
Modern Church; see page 100] [3 hours] ALTERNATE admission. PRACTICAL THEOLOGY 21 hours CURRICULUM AND ACADEMIC ADVISING [27 hours] The curriculum for commissioned ministers P101 Pastoral Ministry 3 hours requires 103 quarter hours of credit (including P102 Pastoral Theology 4 hours vicarage credit), distributed as outlined in P103 Pastor as Counselor to ROUTES Figure 3 (excluding the items in brackets); Individuals and Families 3 hours the curriculum for laymen over 35 requires [P120 Pastor as Educator] [3 hours]
112 quarter hours of credit (including vicarage P130 Homiletics I 3 hours TO credit), distributed as outlined above (in- P131 Homiletics II 3 hours cluding the items in brackets). P P140 Worship 3 hours ASTORAL [P151 Pastoral Leadership] [3 hours] To assist students in understanding the cur- Homiletics elective 2 hours riculum and their own progress through it, and (see list on page 109) because of the time constraints of the pro- gram, the registrar or the director of academic FREE ELECTIVE 3 hours MINISTR programming meets with each Certificate VICARAGE 18 hours program student in advance of registration in
order to select courses for the coming term. Y CURRICULAR PRACTICAL TRAINING Certificate program students participate in CREDIT DISTRIBUTION—CERTIFICATE resident field education (see page 18) and PROGRAM also serve a vicarage (see page 19). Ordinarily, EXEGETICAL THEOLOGY 26 hours a Certificate program student’s vicarage fol- E700 Art of Interpretation 3 hours lows the completion of the student’s resident EN101 Greek Biblical Readings 2 hours course work, and the place where he serves EO707 Introduction to the Old his vicarage also ordinarily will become the Testament 3 hours place of his first ordained ministry. 2 Old Testament 700-level electives 6 hours EN105 The Synoptic Gospels 3 hours Resident Field Education EN106 John and the Catholic The resident field education program con- Epistles 3 hours sists of: (1) pre-vicarage, (2) institutional field EN107 The Pauline Epistles and education, (3) cross-cultural field education, Acts 3 hours and (4) course-related work. 1 New Testament 400-level elective 3 hours SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY 26 hours Congregational field education begins with S100 Lutheran Mind 3 hours assignment by the director of resident field S115 Systematics I 3 hours education to a congregation in the St. Louis S116 Systematics II 3 hours area. The student is placed under the supervi- S117 Systematics III 3 hours sion of the pastor of that particular congre- S118 Systematics IV 3 hours gation. The program is designed to give the
25 student experience with the role and functions Vicars are full-time students of Concordia of the pastor of a congregation. Seminary during the course of the vicarage. Periodic reports are made by the student/vicar During his first year of studies, the student and the supervising pastor to the director of completes the institutional and cross-cultural vicarage. A total of 18 credit hours is granted modules of resident field education, being to the student upon successful completion assigned to a specific module for a quarter. of the vicarage. Each module requires approximately half of thes student’ field education time. The student ACADEMIC STANDARDS, DISMISSAL, will maintain as much Sunday contact as pos- WITHDRAWAL sible with his field education congregation. A minimum cumulative curriculum grade point Resident field education normally should average of 2.0 is required for the academic involve a maximum of eight hours per week certificate, but a minimum of 2.35 is required
Y for first-year students and 10 hours per week for certification and conferral of the theological for second-year students. Participation is diploma. The same standards and policies limited to Sunday morning and an average apply to students in the Certificate program of one other time period per week. as. to M.Div students (see page 20). MINISTR
Orientation seminars for the various modules CERTIFICATION AND PLACEMENT are conducted at the beginning of the aca- Faculty Certification demic. year Time spent in orientation counts A student must spend at least one full year at
ASTORAL toward meeting resident field education time a synodical seminary prior to his placement P requirements. Field education also is cor- and serve a vicarage assigned by the Board TO related with courses such as P101 Pastoral of Assignments of the Synod. Also, in order Ministry, P140 Worship, and P130 Homiletics I. for a student to be declared qualified for a first call and recommended by the faculty for A student may request assignment to full-time the Office of the Public Ministry, the faculty ROUTES work in a congregation, institution, or camp for must be satisfied that the student will meet eight to 12 weeks during the summer under all personal, professional, and theological a qualified supervisor. Various sponsoring requirements of the office. agencies submit placement opportunities through the district presidents of The Lutheran After the Division of Ministerial Formation ALTERNATE Church—Missouri Synod. A student who has expressed satisfaction that the student is applies is assigned to such a placement, if ready for the certification process, the student available, by the director of resident field edu- enters the certification process. The Director cation. If acceptable comprehensive reports of Certification recommends certification to have been submitted by the student and the the plenary faculty; all students are approved supervisor, the student may request to be by vote of the faculty in plenary session. excused from one of the required quarters of his pre-vicarage congregational resident Assignment field education program. A candidate declared qualified for a first call shall have indicated complete dedication to Alternate Route Vicarage the ministry and evidenced a readiness for Satisfactory completion of the Certificate servicen i the church. He shall receive his first Program (Residential) also requires comple- call through an assignment by the Council of tion of a 12-month vicarage, which follows the Presidents acting as the Board of Assignments academic residency. A minimum cumulative of the Synod. curriculum grade point average (GPA) of 2.35 is required to receive a vicarage assignment.
26 CENTER FOR HISPANIC STUDIES (CHS) CENTRO DE ESTUDIOS HISPANOS (CEH) Becausef o the growing need for Lutheran Anteriormente conocido como el Instituto theological education among Hispanics in the Hispano de Teología, el Centro de Estudios United States, the Center for Hispanic Stud- Hispanos (CEH) del Seminario Concordia ies (CHS)—formerly known as the Hispanic se estableció en 1987 para dar respuesta a CHSInstitute of Theology—was established in 1987. la gran necesidad de educación teológica Since Latinos currently comprise the fastest- luterana entre el pueblo hispano. Ya que hoy growing ethnic group in the nation, the main en día la población latina es la más creciente mission of CHS, now more than ever, is to form en toda la nación, la misión primordial del CEH future Hispanic lay leaders, commissioned es, ahora más que nunca, la de formar a los deaconesses and ordained ministers for The futuros obreros legos, diaconisas, y ministros Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Instruction ordenados de La Iglesia Luterana—Sínodo is carried out in Spanish and considers the de Missouri. La enseñanza se lleva a cabo en
rich diversity of Hispanic cultural contexts in español y considera la diversidad del contexto ALTERNATE theological and pastoral reflection. The Cen- cultural hispano en su reflexión teológica y ter delivers instruction through theological pastoral. El Centro enseña cursos utilizando education by extension, part-time residential la educación teológica por extensión, a dis- opportunities, and computer-based systems. tancia y residencial.
ROUTES PROGRAMS OF STUDY Programas de estudios I. ENTRANCE (CONGREGATIONAL) LEVEL I. NIVEL DE ENTRADA (CONGREGACIONAL) This level currently includes 10 courses whose Los cursos de este nivel tienen el propósito
de proveer al estudiante los fundamentos overall objective is to provide laypeople in the TO bíblicos de la fe cristiana y las herramientas
local Hispanic congregation with a founda- P
tional knowledge of Scripture and of Lutheran para el entendimiento de la centralidad del ASTORAL theology and practice. Each course contains evangelio en la teología y práctica de la igle- lessons that can be delivered by DVD or Inter- sia luterana. Cada curso contiene lecciones net, and includes accompanying manuals and displonibles en DVD o por Internet, además de un manual de estudio y libros de texto
workbooks. Although each lesson is taught in MINISTR correpondientes. Cada lección se imparte en Spanish, certain courses have English sub- español. Ciertos cursos incluyen subtítulos titles. In such courses, the student is able to en inglés. En tales casos, el estudiante puede choose a study manual in either Spanish or escoger su manual de estudios en español o English. The Entrance Level helps students ac- Y inglés. Se espera que el estudiante adquiera quire good and fruitful study habits, which often buenos y fructíferos hábitos de estudio que foster interest in further studies at the Seminary lo motiven a continuar en el Nivel Seminario. Level. Students who finish the 10 courses Los estudiantes que terminen los 10 cursos receive a certificate that will enable them, if so recibirán un certificado que los habilitará, si desired, to be considered and recognized as desean, para ser considerados como traba- layworkers in the church. jadores legos de la iglesia. Entrance Level Requirements Requisitos para el Nivel de Entrada 1. Complete an application to the Entrance 1. Llenar la solicitud del Nivel de Entrada. Level. 2. Ser miembro de la Iglesia Luterana por 2. Be a member of the Lutheran Church for lo menos un año. at least one year. 3. Uso primordial del español en la vida 3. Use primarily Spanish in daily life, or diaria, la iglesia y la comunidad en la work and live among Spanish-speaking que vive. peoples. 4. Ser miembro activo de la congregación 4. Be an active member in the local congre- local. gation. 5. Presentar una carta de recomedación 5. Present a letter of recommendation from del pastor de su congregación. the pastor of the congregation. 6. Finalización de estudios secundarios o 6. Completion of high school or its equivalent, su equivalente, y si es posible de uni- and preferably some university studies. versidad. 7. Read, speak, and write Spanish. 7. Leer, hablar y escribir el español.
27 Entrance Level Curriculum Cursos para el Nivel de Entrada 1. EXE101, People and Events of the Old 1. EXE101, Personajes y Eventos del Testament Antiguo Testamento 2. EXE102, People and Events of the New 2. EXE102, Personajes y Eventos del Testament Nuevo Testamento 3. EXE103, Jesus of Nazareth, My Lord (Life 3. EXE103, Jesús de Nazaret, mi Señor of Christ) (Vida de Cristo) 4. EXE200, Hermeneutics 4. EXE200, Hermenéutica 5. SYS101, We Witness to Our Faith (Chris- 5. SYS101, El Testimonio de la Fe (Doc- tian Doctrine) trina Cristiana) 6. HIS101, People and Events of Christian 6. HIS101, Personajes y Eventos de la History Historia Cristiana 7. HIS120, Luther and the Reformation 7. HIS120, Lutero y la Reforma de la 8. PRA101, The Bible and the Hispanic Family Iglesia Y 9. PRA200, Music and Worship 8. PRA101, La Biblia y la Familia Hispana 10. PRA220, Methods of Education 9. PRA200, Adoración y Canto 10. PRA220, Métodos de Educación MINISTR II. SEMINARY LEVEL Those who satisfactorily complete the En- II. NIVEL SEMINARIO trance Level (or its equivalent) may submit Los egresados del Nivel de Entrada (o su their application for admission to the Seminary equivalente) podrán presenter su solicitud
ASTORAL Level, which is a Spanish-language part-time de ingreso al nivel Seminario. Este es un P residential pastoral formation program of Con- programa intensivo de formación pastoral TO cordia Seminary. Arrangements are made for que se lleva a cabo a tiempo parcial en el the students to come to the Seminary campus campus o en centros de extensión bajo la or to approved regional centers for intensive tutela de profesores con amplia experiencia sessions under faculty who have experience en Iglesias y comunidades hispanas. El ROUTES working with Hispanic/Latino churches and estudiante deberá completar 18 cursos communities. The student must complete 18 y cumplir con un período de vicariato courses, as well as a concurrent vicarage that simultáneo que comenzará el segundo begins in the second year of formal studies. año de estudios formales. El programa The program is completed approximately in se completa aproximadamente en 3 años ALTERNATE three years using a diverse system of instruc- medianten u sistema variado de instrucción tion and methodologies. y metodologías.
Admission Requirements of the Seminary Requisitos para la Inscripción en el Nivel Level Seminario 1. Satisfactory completion of the Entrance 1. Cumplimiento satisfactorio del Nivel de Level program of the Center or its Entrada del Centro o su equivalente. equivalent. 2. Llenar la solicitud para admisión al 2. Completion of an application for admis- Nivel Seminario del Centro de Estudios sion to the Seminary Level program of Hispanos. the Center for Hispanic Studies. 3. Cumplimiento satisfactorio de una 3. Satisfactory interview report from district. entrevista del estudiante presidente 4. Submission of a letter of recommendation de su distrito o su representante. from the student’s pastor. 4. Presentar una carta de recomendación 5. Submission of a letter of recommendation del pastor del estudiante. from the District President. 5. Presentar una carta de recomendación 6. Background check. del presidente de su distrito. 7. Application fee of $50 6. Verificación de antecedentes. 8. Official high school/college transcripts. 7. Cuota de solicitud de $50 8. Credenciales de escuela secundaria/ universidad.
28 CURRICULUM CURSOS EO705S Exodus and the Torah EO705S Éxodo y el Pentateuco EO707S Isaiah and the Prophets EO707S Isaías y los Profetas EN705S The Synoptic Gospels EN705S Evangelios sinópticos EN706S John and the Catholic Epistles EN706S Juan y las epístolas católicas (o (or EO7XXS Psalms and Writings) EO7XXS Salmos y los Escritos) EN707S The Pauline Epistles and Acts EN707S Epístolas paulinas y Hechos S115S Systematics I S115S Sistemática I S116S Systematics II S116S Sistemática II S117S Systematics III S117S Sistemática III S124S Lutheran Confessions I S124S Confesiones luteranas I H130S The Lutheran Reformation H130S La Reforma luterana H458S (P454S) Christianity in Latin America H458S (P454S) Cristianismo en el and U.S. Latino Contexts mundo latinoamericano e ALTERNATE P103S Pastor as Counselor to Individuals hispanoestadounidense and Families P103S Consejería pastoral P130S Homiletics I P130S Homilética I P131S Homiletics II P131S Homilética II
P140S Worship P140S Adoración y Liturgia ROUTES Pastoral track students are also required to Estudiantes al pastorado deberán tomar 3 take 3 electives in one or any of the following materias electivas en una o cualquiera de las
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S444S Theological Ethics S444S Ética Teológica Moderna MINISTR S470S Trends in Modern Theology S470S Vertientes de la Teología Moderna Pastoral and missional leadership Liderazgo pastoral y misional
P120S Pastor as Educator P120S El pastor como educador Y P151S Pastoral Leadership P151S Liderazgo pastoral P160S The Theology of Missions P160S Teología de las misiones P461S Missional Leadership P461S Liderazgo Misional P462S Mission and Ministry Seminar P462S Seminario de misión (Plantación (Church Planting) de iglesias) Family Familia P409S Marriage/Family Pastoral Care and P409S Consejería matrimonial y de familia Counseling P418S Ministerio a la familia P418S Family Ministry P424S Ministerio a los jóvenes P424S Youth Ministry S433S Hombre y mujer en Cristo S433S Man and Woman in Christ *Ocasionalmente se ofrecerán materias elec- *Additional electives not listed may also be tivas que no están en esta lista. offered. Vicariato Vicarage El requisito del vicariato se lleva a cabo The vicarage requirement component is done durante el tiempo de estudios en el Nivel concurrently with the Seminary Level studies. Seminario. Durante el primer año de estu- During the first year of studies, the name of dios, el nombre del estudiante se presentará each student in the Seminary Level will be ante el Concilio de Presidentes de La Iglesia submitted to the Council of Presidents of The Luterana—Sínodo de Missouri para que éste
29 Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in order sea asignado al lugar de su vicariato. El vi- to receive a vicarage assignment. The con- cariato comenzará durante el seguno año de current vicarage begins during the second estudios y continuará hasta que el estudiante year of studies and continues through the complete el Nivel Seminario. remainder of a student’s coursework. Certificación y Llamados Certification and Calls Cuando un llamado sea inminente o esté Once a call is imminent or being actively en proceso de ser obtenido, el estudiante sought, the student will require certification requerirá certificación para el ministerio pas- for pastoral ministry from the faculty of Con- toral de parte de la facultad del Seminario cordia Seminary upon satisfactory completion de Concordia una vez que éste complete of the coursework, vicarage, and theological satisfactoriamente los cursos, el vicariato y interview requirements of the Seminary Level. una entrevista teológica que se requieren en The Council of Presidents will receive the el Nivel Seminario. El Concilio de Presidentes Y name of the certified student and consider the recibirá el nombre del estudiante certificado candidate for the pastoral office. It is hoped y lo considerará candidato al oficio pastoral. that the candidate will receive a call from the Se espera que la congregación donde el MINISTR congregation in which he served as vicar. estudiante sirvió como vicario le extienda su primer llamado. III. DEACONESS STUDIES In 2002, a deaconess studies program was III. ESTUDIOS DE DIACONISAS En el año 2002 el Seminario inició el pro- ASTORAL initiated by Concordia Seminary. At the same P time, plans were undertaken to develop a non- grama para diaconisas. Hoy en día el Centro
TO ofrece un programa especial diseñado para degree deaconess studies track through the Center for Hispanic Studies. The Center now damas que deseen ser certificadas como offers a course of studies unique for Latinas. diaconisas. La estudiante completará 18 The student must complete 18 courses, which materias. Algunas materias se tomarán ROUTES include some courses taken alongside men junto con los seminaristas del Nivel Semi- preparing for the pastoral ministry and other nario y otras se enfocarán en la formación courses specific to deaconess formation. The de diaconisas. Tanto el internado de la dia- process for assigning an internship to dea- conisa estudiantil como su asignación al coness students and for placing deaconess ministerio diaconal al final de sus estudios ALTERNATE candidates into their office will be carried out procederán de forma similar a los procesos in a manner similar to vicarage assignment por los que pasan los estudiantes de ruta and final placement of pastoral candidates. alterna al ministerio pastoral.
Cursos Curriculum P180S Fundamentos del ministerio diaconal P180S Foundations of Deaconess Ministry P185S Cuidado espiritual de la mujer P185S Spiritual Care of Women S433S Hombre y mujer en Cristo S433S Man and Woman in Christ Estudiantes al diaconado deberán tomar Deaconess students are required to take all todos los cursos requeridos del nivel Semi- Seminary level courses pastoral track stu- nario con los estudiantes al pastorado con la dents take with the exception of the following: excepción de los siguientes cursos: P103S, P103S, P130S, P131S, and P140S. P130S, P131S, and P140S.
Deaconess students must also choose a Estudiantes al diaconado deberán escoger course in the area of Family and another in un curso en el área de familia yo otr en el the area of Missions. Finally, they must take área de misiones. Finalmente, las estudi- two electives in one or two of the areas of antes deberán tomar dos materias electivas specialization offered at the Seminary level. en una o dos de las áreas de especialización que se ofrecen al nivel Seminario.
30 IV. MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.) TRACK IV. PROGRAMA DE MAESTRÍA (M.A.) In partnership with the Graduate School of En colaboración con la escuela de posgrado Concordia Seminary, qualified CHS students del Seminario Concordia, estudiantes ex- may also apply to the M.A. program and a celentes del nivel Seminario podrán llenar major in Missions, Family Studies, or Sys- solicitud de ingreso a la maestría y espe- tematic Theology. cializarse en el area de misiones, estudios de la familia, or teología sistemática. For more information on the Center’s programs, call 1-800-677-9833, email [email protected], Para más información acerca de los pro- or visit our website at www.csl.edu. gramas de educación teológica del Centro, favor de contactarnos al 1-800-677-9833, a nuestro correo electrónico [email protected], o a nuestra página web www.csl.edu. ALTERNATE
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31 SPECIFIC MINISTRY PASTOR PROGRAM to serving in the specific type of ministry for (SMP) which he has been certified, and must be The Specific Ministry Pastor Program (SMP) under the ongoing supervision of a regularly exists to train pastoral leaders from existing or ordained pastor of Synod. Some Specific planned ministry and/or mission contexts. To Ministry Pastor courses may allow for Master SMPbe eligible to participate in the SMP program of Divinity credit in the future. a man must: All courses will be taught using the world wide • be involved in an existing congregation, web and so require a good deal of comfort ministry or district approved planned with computers and the Internet. Students mission start, will work with a local pastor-supervisor who • have demonstrated basic proficiency in will supervise their work in ministry as vicars Old Testament and New Testment con- and assist and encourage them in processing tent, Christian doctrine, leading worship, course content. Y preaching, Christian witness and teaching the faith to the satisfaction of his district, Interested students should contact the of- • be under the supervision of a regularly fice of the Director of Specific Ministry Pas-
MINISTR ordained pastor of Synod, tor Program or their district office for further • be in possession of those characteristics information. Application forms are available ordinarily and Biblically expected of the online. All application materials are to be sent pastoral office, tom the applicant’s home district for further • and he must be nominated by the presi- ASTORAL transfer to the Office of Admissions. P dent of the district in which he will serve
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CURRICULUM application materials that are sent to The curriculum for the SMP program is al- the seminary. ways under review. Courses are developed to be comparable to offerings in the Master ROUTES More details, including criteria, an applica- of Divinity curriculum. tion form, and other materials are available on the seminary website or by accessing the Courses following link: http://www.csl.edu/admission. SMP101 Intro to Pastoral Ministry (Click on Specific Ministry Pastor Program) SMP102 The Master Narrative
ALTERNATE SMP103 Creedal Themes Upon admission to the Specific Ministry Pastor SMP104 Lutheran Distinctions program the student is assigned as a vicar SMP105 Means of Grace in his location of service. After completing SMP106 Preaching I the first level of course work (approximately SMP107 Teaching the Faith two years), certification, and having received SMP108 Introduction to Worship a valid and legitimate call, the candidate is SMP109 Lutheran Confession of Faith eligible for ordination as a Specific Ministry SMP110 Scripture and Faith Pastor under the condition that he will con- SMP111 Old Testament Theology tinue his studies to complete the program SMP112 New Testament Theology (approximately two additional years). SMP113 Lutheran Reformation SMP114 Preaching II The Specific Ministry Pastor Program is re- SMP115 Biblical Ecclesiology served for those who are needed for a spe- SMP116 The Church in Mission cific location/type of ministry and mission. A SMP117 Pastor as Leader and Theologian Specific Ministry Pastor graduate is limited
32 ETHNIC IMMIGRANT INSTITUTE OF • Letter of Recommendation from the THEOLOGY (EIIT) District President of his Home District The Ethnic Immigrant Institute of Theology • Interview Report from Home District offers a specialized program leading to • One of the following: ordination for men engaged in pastoral I. Letter from the congregation where EIITmissionary contexts in ethnic immigrant he will serve during and after comple- and urban cultures in North America. tion of the program, which indicates their approval of his service and their The EIIT also now offers a program for women readiness to support his enrollment in mission and ministry contexts, which leads and work in EIIT; or to commissioning as a deaconess in The II. Letter from the synodical district that Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Women appoints him to his position in the com- who seek admission to the deaconess for- munity where he will serve during and mation track are encouraged to complete after completion of the program, which ALTERNATE the entrance-level Leadership Advancement indicates their approval of his service Process (LAP) courses in Old Testament, New and their readiness to support his en- Testament, and Christian Doctrine. They may rollment and work in EIIT then apply for admission to EIIT—Deacon- • Letter of Endorsement from the District
ess Studies. President of his Home District ROUTES • Protect My Ministry background check ADMISSION
Eligibility District Endorsement Admissiono t the EIIT program is contingent on The district in which the applicant serves must TO
the applicant’s communicant membership in screen and recommend the applicant to the P ASTORAL a congregation of The Lutheran Church—Mis- program. Applicants must have a recommen- souri Synod (LCMS). An applicant is to have dation from an ordained pastor of the LCMS, been actively involved as a communicant their district mission executive/facilitator, and their district president.
membern i his congregation for no fewer than two years prior to enrollment. In addition, an MINISTR applicant must meet the following criteria: The district in which the applicant serves, his • Ordinarily not less than 30 years of age; district president, and his congregation must
• Serving in or about to enter a Word and approve and support the ministry context in Y Sacrament ministry where no seminary- which the applicant will receive his training. prepared pastor is available and where Mentors/Vicarage Supervisors his presence and ministry are expected Applicants must be paired with an ordained both during and after the completion of pastor of the LCMS who will serve as their the program; mentor/vicarage supervisor throughout the • Hold a high school diploma or equivalent. course of study.
Application CURRICULUM Application forms are available from the EIIT This interdisciplinary curriculum will be de- office. An application is not complete until it livered, taught, and received in the contex- includes all of the following: tual and missional ministry settings in which • Completed Application Form each student is at work. It is therefore very • Application Fee of $50 specialized and individualized, requiring local • High School Diploma (or equivalent) mentors to spend significant time with their • Official Transcripts from each college or assigned students. Students will be expected university previously attended to demonstrate a working mastery of the ma- • Letter of Recommendation from Home terial in each course before moving on to Pastor the next course. All courses will be taught • Letter of Recommendation from the Mis- using the World Wide Web and so require a sion Executive or the Mission and Ministry good deal of comfort with computers and the Facilitator of his Home District Internet.
33 Courses EIIT13 Church History II (since 1500) EIIT01 Old Testament Overview EIIT14 The Church in the World Today EIIT02 New Testament Overview EIIT15 Law and Gospel EIIT03 Introduction to Christian Doctrine EIIT16 Pastoral Ministry II EIIT04 Understanding and Preaching the (pastoral students only)* Word of God I * Deaconess students take the following in EIIT05 Pastoral Ministry I place of the noted courses: (pastoral students only)* EIIT06 Lutheran Theology and Practice I: EIIT17 Deaconess Foundations Lutheran Foundations (not EIIT05) EIIT07 Lutheran Theology and Practice II: EIIT18 Deaconess Seminar II (not EIIT16) Means of Grace EIIT19 Deaconess Seminar I (not EIIT09) EIIT08 Lutheran Theology and Practice III: People of God/Church and Ministry Y VICARAGE, CERTIFICATION, AND EIIT09 Understanding and Preaching the PLACEMENT Word of God II After a student completes the fifth course, (pastoral students only)* a vicarage application from the congregation MINISTR EIIT10 Evangelism and Missions he is serving will need to be processed EIIT11 Church History I (to 1500) through normal channels. (Instructions EIIT12 Teaching the Faith will be provided at the appropriate time.) ASTORAL P
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34 DEAF INSTITUTE OF THEOLOGY (DIT) Mission Executive or the Mission and The Deaf Institute of Theology (DIT) offers Ministry Facilitator of his Home District a specialized program leading to ordination • Letter of Recommendation from the Dis- for men engaged in pastoral missionary work trict President of his Home District within the deaf communities and culture of • Interview Report from Home District DITNorth America. • One of the following: I. Letter from the congregation where The DIT also now offers a program for women he will serve during and after comple- in mission and ministry within the deaf com- tion of the program, which indicates munities and culture of North America, which their approval of his service and their leadso t commissioning as a deaconess in The readiness to support his enrollment Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Women and work in DIT; or who seek admission to the deaconess for- II. Letter from the synodical district that mation track are encouraged to complete appoints him to his position in the ALTERNATE the entrance-level DeafPAH courses in Old community where he will serve during Testament, New Testament, and Christian and after completion of the program, Doctrine. They may then apply for admission which indicates their approval of his to DIT—Deaconess Studies. The format for service and their readiness to support
instruction parallels that of DIT—Pastoral his enrollment and work in DIT ROUTES Studies—all courses are signed and translated • Letter of Endorsement from the District to American Sign Language (ASL). President of his Home District
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Eligibility District Endorsement ASTORAL Admission to the DIT program is contingent on The district in which the applicant serves must the applicant’s communicant membership in screen and recommend the applicant to the a congregation of The Lutheran Church—Mis- program. Applicants must have a recommen-
souri Synod (LCMS). An applicant is to have dation from an ordained pastor of the LCMS, MINISTR been actively involved as a communicant their district mission executive/facilitator, and membern i his congregation for not less than their district president. two years prior to enrollment. In addition, an
applicant must meet the following criteria: The district in which the applicant serves, his Y • Ordinarily not less than 30 years of age; district president, and his congregation must • Serving in or about to enter a Word and approve and support the ministry context in Sacrament ministry where no seminary- which the applicant will receive his training. prepared pastor is available and where his presence and ministry are expected Mentors/Vicarage Supervisors both during and after the completion of Applicants must be paired with an ordained the program; pastor of the LCMS who will serve as their • Hold a high school diploma or equivalent. mentor/vicarage supervisor throughout the course of study. Application Application forms are available from the DIT CURRICULUM office. An application is not complete until it This interdisciplinary curriculum will be de- includes all of the following: livered, taught, and received in the contex- • Completed Application Form tual and missional ministry settings in which • Application Fee of $50 each student is at work. It is therefore very • High School Diploma (or equivalent) specialized and individualized, requiring local • Official Transcripts from each college or mentors to spend significant time with their university previously attended assigned students. Students will be expected • Letter of Recommendation from Home to demonstrate a working mastery of the ma- Pastor terial in each course before moving on to the • Letter of Recommendation from the next course.
35 EIIT13 Church History II (since 1500) Courses EIIT14 The Church in the World Today EIIT01 Old Testament Overview EIIT15 Law and Gospel EIIT02 New Testament Overview EIIT16 Pastoral Ministry II EIIT03 Introduction to Christian Doctrine (pastoral students only)* EIIT04 Understanding and Preaching the Word of God I * Deaconess students take the following EIIT05 Pastoral Ministry I in place of the noted courses: (pastoral students only)* EIIT06 Lutheran Theology and Practice I: EIIT17 Deaconess Foundations (not EIIT05) Lutheran Foundations EIIT18 Deaconess Seminar II (not EIIT16) EIIT07 Lutheran Theology and Practice II: EIIT19 Deaconess Seminar I (not EIIT09) Means of Grace EIIT08 Lutheran Theology and Practice III: VICARAGE, CERTIFICATION, AND Y People of God/Church and Ministry PLACEMENT EIIT09 Understanding and Preaching the After a student completes EIIT05, a vicarage Word of God II application from the congregation he is serv- MINISTR
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36 CROSS-CULTURAL MINISTRY CENTER • Satisfactory Performance in the CCMC (CCMC) Vicarage Program (passing grades in The Cross-Cultural Ministry Center (CCMC) each of eight segments); has been established by Concordia University, • Satisfactory Completion of the Master Irvine, California, in conjunction with Concor- of Arts degree, Theology and Culture CCMCdia Seminary and with the Pacific Southwest Emphasis, of Concordia University, Irvine, Districtf o The Lutheran Church—Missouri with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. Synod, in order to provide directed preparation for ordained ministry to men who will serve in CERTIFICATION AND PLACEMENT the sociocultural contexts of specific ethnic Certification populations and multicultural communities. In addition to the academic requirements indicated above, successful completion of ADMISSION the CCMC program requires: Admission to the CCMC program requires • Endorsement by the Pastor Certifica- ALTERNATE simultaneous admission to the Master of Arts, tion Committee at Concordia University, Theology and Culture Emphasis program of Irvine; Concordia University, Irvine. • Certification by the Faculty of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.
CURRICULUM ROUTES Successful completion of the academic ele- Placement ments of the CCMC program requires the Upon completion of the program and certi-
following: fication by the faculty and upon completion • Demonstrated Proficiency in Biblical of call documents by the congregation and TO
Greek; district, it is expected that the candidate will P ASTORAL • Demonstrated Proficiency in a Modern be placed as a pastor where he has served Foreign Language (ordinarily the lan- as. vicar guage of the ministry context in which the student will serve); CONTACT INFORMATION
• Satisfactory Completion of the Pastor Fore mor information about the CCMC pro- MINISTR Certification Courses designated and gram, contact Concordia University, 1530 accredited by Concordia Seminary, Concordia West, Irvine CA 92612-3299; 949-
St. Louis, with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 854-8002. Y or above;
37 DEACONESS STUDIES in a Lutheran congregation for not less than Purpose two years prior to enrollment. Deaconess Studies at Concordia Seminary is designed for Christian women who seek College Preparation to further their knowledge of theology and its Applicants to Deaconess Studies ordinarily DEACONESSministry and diaconal applications so they must possess a bachelor’s degree from an can serve in a congregation or institution accredited college or university, with a cumula- of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod tive grade point average of 2.5 or higher (on (LCMS) as a deaconess. There are five paths a 4.0 scale). The degree should represent a of study which Concordia Seminary offers, broad liberal arts background and should in- which lead to certification as a Minister of clude courses in English composition, writing, Religion-Commissioned, Deaconess, in the and speech. It also should include courses in LCMS. The two residential paths are described the humanities, psychology, social sciences, below. Three other paths are available, via natural sciences, and religion. Applicants distance and extension education, from the also may find it helpful to take at least one Ethnic Immigrant Institute of Theology (EIIT), foreign language. the Center for Hispanic Studies (CHS), and the Deaf Institute of Theology (DIT). Entry-Level Competencies All students admitted to Deaconess Studies M.A. in Deaconess Studies must demonstrate entry-level competence in STUDIES Students studying for the M.A. in Deaconess the following areas: Old Testament content, Studies acquire a general competence in the New Testament content, and basic Chris- study of theological studies and the practice tian doctrine. Competence is demonstrated of diaconal ministry. No major or minor areas by passing either the applicable Entry-Level are required but there are ample opportunities Competence Examinations (ELCEs) by April 30 to specialize in specific areas. Certification is
DEACONESS or the corresponding preparatory courses. The grantedo t students who fulfill the program Admissions Department will provide informa- requirements, which include 54 hours of aca- tion to all applicants regarding administration demic study inclusive of resident field educa- of the ELCEs. tion and internship, and display competence and fitness for diaconal ministry. The M.A. The following standards apply to the ECLEs: in Deaconess Studies is a first professional • One may begin taking the content ELCEs degree. May 1 of the year prior to enrollment, and the language ELCEs August 1 in the year Graduate School M.A. with Deaconess prior to enrollment. Certification • A student ordinarily will be afforded as Women seeking certification as a deacon- many as three opportunities to pass each ess may also apply to the Graduate School ELCE. After an unsuccessful attempt to during their second year of their diaconal pass an ELCE, an interval of 21 days must studies and, upon acceptance, expand their passe befor another attempt to pass the program requirements by choosing a major in same ELCE. This means that fewer at- practical, systematic, or exegetical theology tempts will be available to a student as in a 60-hour degree program. The require- the April 30 deadline approaches. ments of the Graduate School M.A. are to be • A student who has passed the Old Tes- fulfilled in addition to resident field education tament, New Testament, and Christian and internship. Doctrine ELCEs by April 30 may regis- ADMISSION ter for one of the biblical language classes Eligibility in the Summer Quarter; Greek is usually Admission to Deaconess Studies ordinarily is taken first. contingent on the student’s membership in a • A student who has not passed the Old congregation of The Lutheran Church—Mis- Testament, New Testament, and Chris- souri Synod or of a church body in fellowship tian Doctrine ELCEs by April 30 should with the Synod. An applicant is to have been register for any applicable preseminary involved actively as a communicant member remedial courses in the Summer Quarter.
38 Application CREDIT DISTRIBUTION—DEACONESS Application forms are available from the STUDIES Admisions Office and online at www.csl. EXEGETICAL THEOLOGY 5 hours edu. The application deadline is March 31. E102 Biblical Hermeneutics 3 hours E109 Biblical Theology 2 hours DEACONESSAn application is not complete until it includes SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY 12 hours all of the following: S100 Lutheran Mind 3 hours • Application S124 Lutheran Confessions I 3 hours • Background check (“Protect My Ministry” S125 Lutheran Confessions II 3 hours
background check initiated through S444 Theological Ethics 3 hours Master Admissions) HISTORICAL THEOLOGY 6 hours • $50 fee
H100 Introduction to Historical • Official transcripts (note: if you have not of
Theology 3 hours finished college, we still need a prelimi- Divinity HXXX elective in historical nary transcript but also the final transcript theology 3 hours after completion.) DEACONESS
• Pastor’s letter of recommendation PRACTICAL THEOLOGY 12 hours Pr
• District Interview Committee (or equiva- P180 Foundations of Deaconess ogram lent) report Ministry 3 hours • GRE scores P185 Spiritual Care of Women 3 hours • CUS president’s recommendation or P467 Theology of Compassion
other academic reference & Human Care 3 hours STUDIES • Current photograph. P103 Pastor as Counselor or Students for whom English is a second lan- P120 Pastor as Educator 3 hours guage also must submit an official report of TOEFL scores and a brief theological essay in DEACONESS SPECIFIC English. The ordinary minimum overall TOEFL COURSES 19 hours score (computer-based test) is 200. Applicants DCS300 Internship 18 hours whose competency in English is weak may be DC203 Post-Internship Seminar 1 hour required to do extra work in this area before beginning studies in the program. FREE ELECTIVES 12 hours Completed FAFSA forms must be updated and all Financial Aid forms filed by April 5. CURRICULAR PRACTICAL TRAINING For online information, go to www.csl.edu, Resident Field Education select “Student Services,” and then select Each deaconess student will participate for “Financial Assistance.” four hours per week during six academic quarters in Resident Field Education (RFE). CURRICULUM Assignments will be made in congregational General Requirements and institutional ministry settings in order to The M.A. in Deaconess Studies is designed to develop diaconal skills under the supervi- prepare women to serve the church of today in sion of an experienced pastor or deaconess. competent diaconal ministry. The curriculum Submission of regular reports by the student requires 54 quarter hours of credit, distributed and the supervisor are required elements for as outlined below. The curriculum is designed satisfactory performance of field education so that ordinarily it can be completed in three assignments. years, including the internship.
39 Internship continues on academic probation for two con- A 12-month internship is required of all dea- secutive quarters may be dismissed because coness students. The internship ordinarily of academic deficiency. NOTE: The director follows the completion of all class work and of financial aid is notified when students are field education requirements. DC203 Deacon- placed on academic probation, and there may ess Seminar III is a post-internship required be financial aid consequences (for example, seminar. reduction of grants, limits on new education loan disbursements). Students who are placed DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS on academic probation will be directed to For information regarding Dual Degree pro- meet with the director of financial aid. grams with Fontbonne University or Saint Louis University, please contact the Regis- Withdrawal trar’s office. A student who wishes to withdraw from the deaconess studies program must consult the ACADEMIC STANDARDS director of the deaconess studies program Studentse ar expected to maintain the highest before withdrawing (the director may direct level of scholarship of which they are capable. the student to meet also with the dean of Concordia Seminary assumes that students ministerial formation). To withdraw as a student aree matur enough to determine, with the as- in good standing, the student must have a sistance of available counsel, when activities satisfactory record of conduct and must have
STUDIES other than class work are beneficial and when satisfied all obligations to the school (e.g., theye ar detrimental to satisfactory progress. return all checked-out books to the library, Such activities include participation in on- or clear accounts with finance and financial aid). off-campus organizations, and employment.
Satisfactory Progress Dismissal
DEACONESS A minimum curriculum grade point average Concordia Seminary retains the authority to (curriculum GPA) of 2.35 is required for satis- dismiss students, but exercises this authority factory progress toward the M.A. in Deaconess with considerable restraint. Studies degree, where satisfactory progress includes, first, eligibility to receive a vicarage GRANTING OF DEGREE assignment, later, eligibility for certification and The Master of Arts in Deaconess Studies placement (first Call) and, finally, eligibility to will be conferred upon satisfactory comple- receive the theological diploma and the M.A. tion of all academic and professional training in Deaconess Studies degree. requirements.
Academic Probation CERTIFICATION AND PLACEMENT A student whose curriculum GPA falls below Upon certification by the faculty of Concordia 2.35 or whose grade point average in any Seminary as qualified for a first call as a dea- quarter (term GPA) falls below 2.00 will be coness, the deaconess candidate indicates placed on academic probation. The proba- her dedication to deaconess ministry and tionary status serves as a warning that the readiness to accept an assignment in The student is not making satisfactory progress Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. The Com- and, unless improvement is achieved, will be mittee for the Placement of Commissioned subject to dismissal from the Seminary. The Ministers and the Director of Placement of director of the deaconess studies program Concordia Seminary will cooperate to iden- and/or the dean of ministerial formation will tify a position into which the candidate shall meet with the student to identify factors which be placed in her first call by the Council of may have contributed to the unsatisfactory Presidents of The Lutheran Church—Mis- academic performance and to help establish souri Synod. strategies for improvement. A student who
40 DOCTOR OF MINISTRY PROGRAM hours each). Seminars and courses, Purpose taught in intensive terms, require the The Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) degree is the student to be absent from his parish highest professional degree in ministry and is or other ministry for short periods of distinctly different from the academic degrees time. Seminars and courses have three D.Min.of the graduate school. It is intended to equip parts: men in the parish and chaplaincy ministry for A. The Pre-residency Period. Dur- a higher level of competence in the practice ing this time period the student of pastoral ministry. completes reading assignments (approximately 3,000 pages for PREREQUISITES AND ADMISSION a seminar and 1,500 pages for a For admission to the program the applicant course) and written reaction/reflec- ordinarily will have an M.Div. degree (ordi- tion papers which are due at the narily with a cumulative grade point average beginning of the classroom session. of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale) from an ac- B. The Residency Period. This is a credited theological institution equivalent two week classroom experience to that offered by Concordia Seminary. The on campus. Seminars meet for 3.5 applicant ordinarily should have three years hours ordinarily in the morning and of experience in the parish or related ministry coursesr fo 1.75 hours ordinarily in following reception of the M.Div. degree. He the afternoon. DOCTOR is to exhibit professional competence that is C. The Post-residency Period. This above average, as attested by evaluations covers the 10 weeks following the from his peers. residency period and provides time
for the completion of an assigned OF A completed application form must be sent term paper or project which draws
to the director of the D.Min. program. It is upon the readings and classroom MINISTRY available from the D.Min. office or from the interaction as these apply to the Seminary web site at www.csl.edu/apply. The student’s context of ministry. student will prepare a five-page statement III. The student must maintain a cumula-
covering his professional experience and his tive grade point average of at least 3.0 PROGRAM personal goals in the D.Min. program and also on a 4.0 scale. Individual seminars and will provide a statement from his congrega- courses will be credited toward degree tion or agency approving his enrollment in the requirements only with a grade of B- or D.Min. program. He will secure professional better. references from four evaluators (identified on IV. No more than 18 hours may be earned the application form). Official transcripts from in a year (September through August), each seminary previously attended and a $50 except by special permission from the application fee are to be submitted before the Doctor of Ministry Committee. application can be acted on. V. A maximum of 24 hours of a student’s program may be gained through a com- REQUIREMENTS binationf o independent study, transfer I. Guidance for the student’s course of credit, and extension or wrap-around study is offered through a required five courses of Concordia Seminary. Of the session orientation, normally taken dur- 24 hours, a maximum of 3 hours may ing one of his first sessions on campus. be earned through independent study, No academic credit is granted for this a maximum of 9 hours may be trans- orientation. ferred from other graduate programs II. The student must earn a total of 54 approved by the director of the D.Min. credit hours, which includes the 6 hours program, a maximum of 18 hours may for a major applied project. 48 hours are be transferred from the Joint Military selected from a schedule of seminars (6 Education program (JPME Phase 1) credit hours each) and courses (3 credit into the Military Chaplaincy concentra-
41 tion, only and a maximum of 18 hours discipline and an analysis of contemporary may be earned through seminary ex- issues relevant to the discipline. tension/wrap-around courses. VI. Candidates must take DM995 Project Students have four curriculum options: the Research and Writing before submit- general pastoral ministry concentration, the ting a proposal for the major applied homiletics concentration, the missional leader- project. ship concentration, and the military chaplaincy VII. The topic for the major applied project, concentration. Each concentration requires approved by the project advisor using 24 credit hours selected from class offerings a form obtained from the director of approved for that area of concentration. the D.Min. program, must be submit- The student is allowed up to 12 credit hours ted to the director at least six months of free electives. Any course or seminar of- before the degree is to be awarded. fered (except for those that are required for The candidate registers for the project the student’s program of study) may qualify following the approval of the topic by as a free elective. the D.Min. Committee. VIII. The semi-final draft of the major ap- Students must also complete a major applied plied project must be submitted to the project, which is the final step in the curriculum advisor and reader by the following process. Having successfully completed the deadlines: March 1 for May gradu- orientation, two seminars, and two courses, ation, June 1 for August graduation, a student may seek degree candidacy status September 1 for November graduation, by applying to the D.Min. Committee. Upon December 1 for February graduation. approvalf o candidacy, the student is eligible IX. The candidate must defend his major to work on his major applied project. He is PROGRAM applied project at an oral examination required to take a course in research meth- before final approval. odology and project design before submitting X. The final approved version of the major a proposal for the major applied project to applied project must be submitted to the D.Min. Committee. With the committee’s
MINISTRY the advisor and director by the follow- approval he may begin to undertake writ- ing deadlines: May 1 for May gradua-
OF ing his project. The project is designed to tion, August 1 for August graduation, incorporate meaningful research, reading, November 1 for November graduation, and insights from class work, and to build a February 1 for February graduation. bridge between the doctrinal and practical XI. All requirements ordinarily must be DOCTOR aspects of the ministry under consideration. completed in six years. Extension of The congregation or agency participates in this time limit may be requested, uti- the process. lizing the appropriate form, but is not automatically granted by the Doctor CREDITS of Ministry Committee. Credits for D.Min. seminars and courses are not equivalent to credits for courses in the CURRICULUM graduate school. Thus credits are not trans- The Doctor of Ministry curriculum entails core ferable from the D.Min. program to the S.T.M. courses, concentration classes, free electives, or Ph.D. programs. and work on the major applied project. FINANCIAL AID Students are required to take three core Significant financial assistance for tuition is courses, totaling nine credit hours. These available for all D.Min. students. A descrip- are in the disciplines of exegetical, system- tion of anticipated expenses is available from atic, and historical theology, which provide the D.Min. office to assist in planning one’s students with a review of the state of each academic program.
42 GRADUATE SCHOOL within the context of creedal Christianity as Background it has been confessed throughout the ages. Concordia Seminary’s Graduate School, The requirements of the particular degree known prior to 1998 as the School for Gradu- and the student’s area of interest will orient ate Studies, traces its origins to a resolution of these opportunities to consideration of Biblical the 1920 Detroit convention of The Lutheran evidence, confessional evidence, systematic Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), which was theological deliberations, historical theologi- implemented with the introduction of gradu- cal developments, or practical theological ate courses in theology in the fall of 1922. considerations. Since that time, except for the years 1931 to 1937, when a depression economy dictated I. The Graduate School functions: temporary suspension of its operation, the A. To give qualified Seminary gradu- Graduate School has served the Synod and ates, pastors, and lay men and the church-at-large by contributing to the women an opportunity to acquire advanced theological training of pastors, the content and method of theologi- teachers, and laity. In 1954, the Graduate cal scholarship, under the guidance School was designated also as a research of a faculty motivated by reverence center for the LCMS. for the Scriptures as the Word of God and loyalty to the Lutheran Initially, only course work leading to the degree Confessions; of Master of Sacred Theology (S.T.M.) was B. To provide the opportunity for quali- offered, but in 1944, the Doctor of Theology fied individuals to acquire advanced (Th.D.) program was added. In 1956, graduate credits and degrees in theology or offerings were expanded further to include religion for increased effectiveness GRADUATE programs leading to the degree of Master of in their professional activities; Arts in Religion (M.A.R.), which was changed C. To serve as an instrument in devel- in 1989 to the degree of Master of Arts (M.A.). oping effective leadership for the In 1998, the nomenclature for the doctorate church in doctrine and practice; and was changed to Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) D. To serve as a theological research SCHOOL center for The Lutheran Church— Purpose Missouri Synod. The degrees offered by the Graduate School are configured to support the Mission State- II. Within the framework of their respec- ment of Concordia Seminary, viz., to provide tive programs (M.A., S.T.M., or Ph.D.) for the church and, through the church, for and in terms of understanding, skills, the world, both clergy and lay scholars of the and attitudes, students in the Graduate highest level of competence, to bear witness School pursue the following objectives: to the truth and to the Gospel of God. Devel- A. Understanding opment of and modifications to any programs 1. To develop a greater awareness are designed to further the mission detailed of the comprehensive nature by this statement. and the scope of Christian the- ology—a discipline both related The motto of the Graduate School is “Ad- to and different from academic dressing Contemporary Issues with the His- disciplines: toric Christian Faith.” Therefore, the Graduate a. As a proper field for further School of Concordia Seminary does not pro- academic specialization; vide secular programs of learning that attempt b. As the continuing task of the to consider problems and issues in a purely Christian community in light humanistic way, unrelated to the revelation of its total heritage; and of God, the Gospel, and the Christian faith. c. As the responsibility of Rather, the Graduate School offers its students trained and qualified indi- opportunities to grow in their abilities to apply viduals in the service of the rigorous scholarship to contemporary issues Christian community.
43 2. To develop a greater under- and problems, new relationships standing of the various theo- among theological concepts and logical disciplines and how they formulations. relate to each other. C. Attitudes 3. To develop an understanding of 1. To grow in gratitude for God’s current concerns and emphases self-disclosure in the Scriptures in the total academic and eccle- and for the Holy Spirit’s continu- siastical community. ing guidance of the church’s 4. To develop a greater understand- worship, proclamation, and in- ing of the nature of theological struction through the centuries. concepts and the function of 2. To develop a more humble sub- theological formulations in the mission to the authority of the life of a Christian community. divine revelation. 5. To develop an understanding of 3. To develop an increasing sense the emphases and concerns ex- of responsibility for retaining and pressedn i the theological tradi- transmitting the heritage of truth tions of the Christian church, with committed to the church. special reference to The Lutheran 4. To strengthen the willingness Church—Missouri Synod. to serve the church both in its a. On the M.A. level, stress is general and its specialized tasks. laid primarily on general com- 5. To develop a stronger sense of prehension of Biblical and loyalty to the traditions of the Lu- doctrinal theology. theran church as they are found b. The S.T.M. program is directed in its Confessions (applicable in toward the development of the case of Lutheran students special competence in one only). area of a theological discipline SCHOOL as that area relates specifically Especially suited to study in the Graduate to the discipline as a whole School of Concordia Seminary is the student and generally to the disci- whose commitment is in keeping with the plines. motto of the Graduate School (“Addressing
GRADUATE c. The Ph.D. program is directed Contemporary Issues with the Historic Chris- toward specialization in one tian Faith”), whose goal is the application of areaf o a theological disci- rigorous scholarship to contemporary issues pline as that area relates within the context of creedal Christianity as it specifically to the discipline has been confessed throughout the ages for as a whole and generally to the sake of engaging and advancing the the disciplines. “Great Tradition.” Graduate students need B. Skills not be Lutherans or members of The Lutheran 1. To develop greater ability for i Church—Missouri Synod, but they will be dependent inquiry in theological exposed to and challenged to interact with questions. the insights and approaches of evangelical 2. To master the bibliographical Lutheran theology. resources required for research. 3. To develop increasing skill in STUDENT STATUS applying responsible methods Application to research. To enter one of the Graduate School degree 4. To develop increasing ability in programs, the student must fill out the ap- articulating and communicat- propriate application form (forms are available ing the results of theological at www.csl.edu/apply) and submit it along research. with the other materials required (as listed on 5. To develop the ability to discover, the form) to the Graduate School. It should and apply to current situations be noted that requirements differ, depend-
44 ing upon whether or not the applicant is a students into the doctoral pro- graduate of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. gramd an will report its judgment to the director of the Graduate I. Deadlines School. Key will be the availabil- Applications are considered by the ity of an appropriate Doktorvater. Advanced Studies Committee (ASC) Normally, unless the department at set times throughout the year. All rules otherwise, each doctoral application materials must be received supervisor should have no more by the deadline in order for an applicant than three active students at any to be considered for admission. Note one time. thate ther are different dates/deadlines 4. The department may, for vari- for each degree (see degree program ous reasons (e.g., manpower), descriptions for deadlines for each pro- recommend that the applicant gram). consider another department II. General Procedures in which to undertake doctoral A. All applications presenting adequate work. qualifications for acceptance are 5. Certain entry-level work also considered by the ASC and are ap- may be required of the incom- proved or declined by it. ing student as deemed neces- B. All applications are considered in sary by either the ASC or the their totality. It should be noted that department. a student who meets stated require- ments is not in any way assured of Full-Time/Good-Standing Status admission. Students studying less than half-time will be GRADUATE C. Neither grade point average nor GRE in repayment status of student loans. Inter- scores are the sole consideration. national students also must maintain fulltime It should be noted, however, that status as a condition of their class F-1 visa. a grade point average below the Specific conditions for full-time status are
minimum standard or GRE scores described in each degree program section SCHOOL below the 50th percentile consti- that follows. Any student who fails to reg- tute sufficient cause for declining ister for two subsequent quarters or fails to admission to any of the graduate demonstrate academic progress for two suc- programs. Scores more than five cessive academic years will be retired from years old may not be submitted for the program. consideration. D. The procedure for the acceptance Preparation Fee of Ph.D. students is more complex The specific conditions for full-time status than that for the other degrees. The listed in each degree program include pro- following is the regular procedure: visions for registering for and paying a prepar- 1. The ASC will rule on the general ation fee in order to maintain status. Authoriza- qualifications of all applicants. All tiono t register for and pay the preparation fee will be placed into one of three presupposes that a student will be engaged categories: full time in activities relevant to the completion a. Highly qualified and highly of his or her degree program. It presupposes recommended that a student will not be employed for more b. Basically qualified than 20 hours per week. c. Unqualified and declined 2. To develop a greater understand- Credit, Course Load, and Employment ing of the various theological dis- Students in the Graduate School may not ciplines and how they relate to register for an “overload” without the permis- each other. sion of the director of the Graduate School. 3. That department will judge on The director’s permission also is required the possibility of accepting new for any plan to be inactive in any program
45 of the Graduate School. Full-time students place only once per year, at the May gradu- in the Graduate School may not be gainfully ation and commencement exercises. The employed for more than 20 hours per week. exact date for this is published in the current Course work older than seven years may Academic Catalog. not be counted for credit toward a degree of the Graduate School unless reviewed and Participation in Commencement approved for this by the Advanced Studies Graduate students who are receiving degrees Committee. ordinarilye ar expected to attend the exercises at which their degrees will be awarded. EXAMINATIONS Language Proficiency Relationship of Academic Degree and To demonstrate proficiency in the Biblical lan- Church Placement guages, Latin, and modern foreign languages, Successful completion of a degree program students must pass courses or examinations in the Graduate School does not constitute administered by the director of the Graduate recommendation toward placement in a pro- School. Proficiency in such languages may fessional church position in The Lutheran be demonstrated also by transcript credit, Church—Missouri Synod. Approval of a stu- as approved by the director of the Graduate dent’s thesis/dissertation does not neces- School. sarily imply agreement with the student’s argumentation or conclusions. Retaking Examinations Language proficiency examinations, qualifying FINANCIAL AID examinations, and other graduate examina- Basic Funding tions may be taken no more than twice. Any Each degree has its own arrangements for student who twice fails a language proficiency, basic financial aid. Aid is given to all students qualifying, entry-level competency or com- who, qualify whether members of The Lutheran prehensive exam will be dismissed from the Church—Missouri Synod or not. Application
SCHOOL forms must be filled out each school year for program. basic financial aid to be awarded and must THESES, EXAMS, AND DISSERTATIONS be submitted before the deadline specified Original Registration by the director of financial aid. Registration for the M.A. thesis, S.T.M. thesis Additional Scholarships and Fellowships GRADUATE or M.A. or S.T.M. exam preparation shall be A number of additional financial aid oppor- valid for one calendar year (four quarters, tunitiesy ma be available to S.T.M. and Ph.D. including the summer). Registration for the students. Information can be obtained from Ph.D. comprehensive exam preparation shall the Graduate School section of the Seminary’s be valid for two quarters (including the sum- Portal site. mer, only if an exam is taken in the summer). Registration for the Doctor’s dissertation shall STUDENT LIFE take place on a quarterly basis for two calendar Housing years (eight quarters, including the summers). Dormitory housing for single male students residing on campus is normally not a problem, Renewal/Extension provided that the student makes a request When a student’s original registration period to the director of housing in a timely man- expires, an extension fee will be assessed ner. On-campus housing for married gradu- quarterly until the written project or examina- ate students is possible upon approval of tions, as applicable, have been completed, application to the director of housing. The as certified by the director of the Graduate relocation specialist in the Life Transitions School. Office has extensive listings of affordable housing throughout St. Louis. CONFERRAL OF DEGREES Intention to Graduate Information Graduation is possible in any quarter. The The Graduate School seeks to keep graduate formal conferring of a diploma, however, takes students informed at all times of developments
46 in their programs, dates of examinations, and Social Aspects deadlines for the submission of materials, as The social life of graduate students is most well as to provide news that may be of general important. They are part of a community of interest. Several outlets for this exist, includ- learners with similar interests, and they seek ing Daily Announcements, email notifications to n grow i their ability to relate to those fellow sent to CSL student accounts, the Graduate scholars on both an academic and personal Studies Bulletin, and the Graduate School level. Especially important in this regard is the section of the Seminary’s Portal site. interaction with visiting scholars who may be either teaching or presenting a public lecture Orientation Sessions on the campus. By such interaction, students Specific meetings designed to inform gradu- become comfortable with authorities in vari- ate students will be held on a regular basis. ous disciplines with whom they will one day The first and primary of these occurs during become peers. the orientation week before the beginning of the academic year. All new students are Worship expected to attend this general orientation. As noted above, the motto of Concordia In addition, a session will be held to orient Seminary’s Graduate School is “Address- students to the library, its holdings, and the ing Contemporary Issues with the Historic services of its staff during the orientation week. Christian Faith.” Congruent with this motto Again, all new students are expected to take is a commitment of the Graduate School advantage of this session. students to worship. Daily chapel services are conducted Monday through Friday, whenever Graduate Studies Bulletin classese ar in session. A source of additional and essential informa- GRADUATE tion is the Graduate Studies Bulletin. The Bul- Concluding General Considerations letin is published in the fall, winter, and spring Graduate students are, in large measure, sub- of each year and contains specific information ject to the same rules and regulations as are on programs and reports on faculty doings M.Div. students while they study at Concordia thate ar of interest to graduate students, as Seminary. Basic information about campus SCHOOL well as other matters of interest to students life is available in the Concordia Seminary and faculty alike. Student Handbook. The academic policies and procedures of the Graduate School are Web pages and Email to be found in the Academic Catalog and on Theb we pages for the Graduate School post the Graduate School Portal site. All requests announcements and make available forms and for permissions regarding the academic poli- information needed by students. The Graduate cies and procedures of the Graduate School School also manages an email distribution list should be made to its director. for the purpose of keeping students informed by means of their CSL student accounts.
47 MASTER OF ARTS (IBT) or 533 (PBT) and a brief theological Purpose essay in English. The purpose of studying for the degree of • All applicants failing to demonstrate a Master of Arts (M.A.) is to acquire a general sufficient competency in English compo- competence in biblical and doctrinal theology, sition may be required to do entry-level M.A.including a major in one area of theology. A work in this area. student who completes the M.A. program may • Alternate Route, M.A. in Deaconess Stud- apply for admission to the Ph.D. program. ies, and Center for Hispanic Studies stu- dents may consider applying after they The Master of Arts is designed for both clergy have completed one half of the course- and. laity It is especially helpful for Christian work for their programs. men and women who seek to further their knowledge of theology, so that they may give Matriculation appropriate leadership in their congregations Prior to matriculation, all M.A. students must and communities. M.A. students choose a demonstrate proficiency in basic Christian major and minor from the following four op- doctrine (as represented especially in Luther’s tions: exegetical theology, historical theology, Small and Large Catechisms), Old Testament practical theology, and systematic theology. content, and New Testament content. Pro- The students also will have the opportunity to ficiency may be demonstrated by passing take additional courses outside of the major entrance exams or by passing applicable and minor areas. For guidance in these and courses (credit not applicable to the M.A. other matters, students should consult the degree) at Concordia Seminary. Applicants M.A. Course Selection Guide in the Graduate must take the exams by February 7. If an exam School section of the Seminary’s Portal site. is not passed on the first attempt, the student may either attempt the exam a second and ADMISSION final time or attempt to successfully complete the associated pre-seminary course during
SCHOOL Eligibility For admission to the Master of Arts program, the summer term preceding matriculation an applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree (but may not do both). from an accredited educational institution, with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 GENERAL ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
GRADUATE or higher (on a 4.0 scale). M.A. students may take many of the same courses taken by the Master of Divinity (M.Div.) Application students. It is therefore important to register Application forms may be obtained from the at the correct time in order to ensure a place CSL website at www.csl.edu/apply. The ap- in desired courses. M.A. students may go to plication deadline is February 7. An applica- the Office of the Graduate School for advice tion is not complete until it includes all of the on selecting appropriate courses. following: I. Students must complete at least 60 • Completed Application Form quarter hours of credit with a cumulative • Application Fee of $50 (those who are curriculum grade point average of 3.0 or applying both to the M.A. and to one higher. Graduates of a theological semi- of the Seminary’s ministerial formation nary must complete at least 36 quarter programs pay this fee only with their first hours of credit at Concordia Seminary application) with a cumulative grade point average of • Official Report of GRE Scores (scores 3.0 or higher. A student whose cumula- older than five years will not be accepted) tive curriculum grade point average falls • Official Transcripts from each college below a 3.0 will be placed on academic or university and seminary previously probation.The probationary status serves attended as a warning that the student is not mak- • International students also must submit ing satisfactory progress and that, unless an official report of TOEFL scores with the quality of the work improves, will be a minimum score of 200 (CBT), 72-73 subject to dismissal from the Graduate
48 School. Ordinarily, a student whose cumu- substantially a classroom program, conclud- lative grade point average remains below ing with one of two options: a 3.0 for two consecutive quarters will be dismissed. Examination II. Individual courses will satisfy the re- I. If the student chooses the examination quirements of the graduate M.A. only option, the test in the major area may when completed with a grade of “B-” be taken at any time but is normally or. better best taken during the last quarter of the program. Student Status II. The student must complete 24 hours of International students must maintain full-time credit in a major, three of which may status as a condition of their class F-1 visa. be earned by a research project (795), Students in the M.A. program (except Certifi- as well as completing 18 hours of credit cate program students, who also are enrolled in. a minor The student must complete in the M.A. program) maintain full-time status an additional 18 hours of credit, at least if they satisfy one of the following conditions: nine of which are earned in a third area. • Are registered for at least eight credit Graduates of a theological seminary hours per quarter (excluding summer); must complete 21 hours of credit in a or major, nine hours of credit in a minor, and • Are registered for and engaged in full- six additional hours of credit in eligible time research and writing of the master’s courses of their choice. thesis; or III. A total of six credits for acceptable • Are engaged in full-time preparation for graduate courses in religion or theol- master’s degree comprehensive exams. ogy may be transferred from another GRADUATE accredited graduate school provided CURRICULUM - GENERAL THEOLOGI- that prior approval of the courses is ob- CAL STUDIES tained from the director of the Graduate Special Program Requirements - Major
School. A total of 12 credit hours may be A candidate for the M.A. (General Theological SCHOOL transferred from Concordia Theological Studies) will choose a major and a minor in Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana. one of the following departments: IV. Students must pass a written compre- Exegetical Theology hensive examination that tests their gen- Systematic Theology eral understanding of and their ability Historical Theology to interpret and relate theological infor- Practical Theology mation in their major area. (Students in practical theology will in part choose and The student may not fail more than two be tested in one of the following subject courses in either the major or the minor and areas: Pastoral Theology, Pastoral Care still successfully complete the major or the and Counseling, Christian Education, minor. Preaching, Worship, and World Mis- Language Proficiency sions; for this reason, representative Theree ar no general requirements for foreign course work toward the major in the language proficiency for the M.A. However, area of the student’s choosing always ordinarily students whose major is exegetical shoulde b done in preparation for the theology will be required to demonstrate pro- exam.) A basic bibliography, specific ficiency in Biblical Greek and may be required statements of guidance, and sample to demonstrate proficiency in Biblical Hebrew questions designed to aid in prepar- to complete courses conducted on the basis ing for the examinations are available of the biblical languages. from the Graduate School section of the Seminary’s Portal site. The examinations Program Options are administered under the guidance of Subject to the approval of the department the director of the Graduate School. No of the student’s major, the M.A. program is examination may be taken more than
49 twice. In order to participate in com- at any time, but, after one year from the mencement, the examination must be datef o registration, an extension fee taken and passed by March 15. will be due if the thesis has not been V. Courses taken for credit through Con- completed. Accordingly, it is generally cordia Seminary’s Center for Hispanic advisable to register for the thesis dur- Studies may be applied to the graduate ing or immediately after the quarter in M.A. This option allows for the comple- which the last course work has been tion of the M.A. through courses taught taken. If the thesis option is selected, entirely in Spanish. the thesis may be submitted at any time, but it must be submitted on a specific Thesis schedule to ensure graduation and I. The student must complete 30 hours participation in commencement. of credit in a major, six of which are IV. The work of the thesis proceeds ac- earned by writing an acceptable the- cording to the guidelines specified in sis, 15 hours of credit in a minor, and the M.A. Thesis Procedures document 15 additional hours of credit in eligible on the Graduate School’s Portal site. courses of the student’s choice, at least nine of which are earned in a third area. Time Limit and Reinstatement Graduates of a theological seminary The student must complete the M.A. program must complete 24 hours of credit in a in five years. The files of students who are major, six of which are earned by writ- not o able t complete the work in this time- ing an acceptable thesis, nine hours of period will be retired. Students who fail to credit in a minor, and three additional make academic progress for more than two hours of credit in an eligible course of years or fail to register for two successive the student’s choice. quarters will be retired. Students who wish II.o N credits may be transferred from a to be reinstated may request this of the Ad- program at another graduate school. vanced Studies Committee. Reinstatement, SCHOOL III. The thesis option involves the student if granted, is valid for two calendar years and in less course work but more writing. may be made only once. The student may register for the thesis GRADUATE
50 MASTER OF SACRED THEOLOGY • Students whose first language is not Purpose English must obtain an official report of The purpose of studying for the degree of TOEFL scores with a minimum score of Master of Sacred Theology (S.T.M.) is to ac- 213 (CBT), 79-80 (IBT) or 550 (paper- quire a special competence in some field of based) Stheological .T learning, and t.M.o gain skill in effec- • All applicants must submit a brief theo- tively using the tools and results of theological logical essay in English (Again, those research. The Master of Sacred Theology failing to demonstrate a sufficient com- degree is appropriate for clergy who hold petency in English composition may be a Master of Divinity degree and seek to do required to do entry-level work in this area). further work. It is more general than the Ph.D. A student who completes the S.T.M. program Matriculation may apply for admission to the Ph.D. program. Because entrance and graduation require- After completing 18 hrs. of coursework and ments of Concordia Seminary must be met as demonstrating a modern foreign research a condition of admission, Greek and Hebrew language proficiency, the S.T.M. student may are required for this degree. The degree also request of the Advanced Studies Committee requires a modern foreign language in which in written form a rollover into the Ph.D. theological literature is written or in which theo- logical work will be able to be accomplished. ADMISSION Normally, proficiency in such a language is Eligibility demonstrated by examination. Arrangement is An applicant must have earned a Master of made to take these examinations through the Divinity degree, or a first graduate theologi- Office of the Graduate School. On an individual cal degree providing comparable theological basis and upon petition to the director of the GRADUATE background, or its educational equivalent, Graduate School, such proficiency may be from an accredited theological seminary, with deemed to have been demonstrated on the a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or basis of college transcript credit. higher (on a 4.0 scale).
CURRICULUM SCHOOL Application General Requirements Application forms are available from the CSL Normally, the full-time student takes either website. The application deadline is Janu- two courses (at the 800 level) or three courses ary 7. An application is not complete until it (one at the 800 level and two at the 400 level) includes all of the following: per. quarter • Completed Application Form I. The student must complete a minimum • Application Fee of $50 of 36 quarter hours of credit beyond • All applicants must present two letters the. M.Div degree or its equivalent with of recommendation. a cumulative curriculum grade point • Applicants who have not received a de- average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). gree from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Individual courses will be credited to- must submit a third letter of recommen- ward degree requirements only when dation from the educational institution completed with a grade of “B-” or better. most recently attended. A student whose cumulative grade point • Official Report of GRE Scores (scores average falls below a 3.0 will be placed older than five years will not be accepted) on academic probation. The probation- NOTE: Students whose analytical writing ary status serves as a warning that the score is less than 5.5, and who intend student is not making satisfactory prog- to write a STM thesis, may be required ress and that, unless the quality of work to complete a remedial writing course. improves, will be subject to dismissal Credit for the course is not applicable to from the Graduate School. Ordinarily, a the degree. student whose cumulative grade point • Official Transcripts from each college or average remains below a 3.0 for two university and seminary attended consecutive quarters will be dismissed.
51 II. Each student must declare a major and V. The S.T.M. is conducted according to a, minor choosing from exegetical, sys- two options—the exam route and the tematic, historical, and practical theol- thesis route (see “Requirements for Op- ogy. The student may not fail more than tions” below). While the S.T.M. degree two courses in either the major or the does require a certain number of credit minor and still successfully complete hours, there is not a specific configu- the major or the minor. ration of courses that must be taken. A. If the major or minor is exegetical S.T.M. students should seek graduate theology, the student must earn at advising through the Office of the Gradu- least three quarter hours of credit ate School. It is important to observe in Old Testament and three quarter that the examination option allows a hours of credit in New Testament. student to take one course outside his The student may include up to three major or minor, as well as to include up quarter hours of credit in a cognate to six graduate hours derived either from language. transfer of courses from another ac- B. If the major is practical theology and credited institution or from independent the student’s preference is the exam study courses (whether research [899] route (see below), the student shall or extensive reading [895]). These op- choose and in part be tested in one portunities are not allowed in the thesis of the following subject areas: Pas- option. It is also important to note that toral Theology, Pastoral Care and the S.T.M. program carries no residency Counseling, Christian Education, requirement, as does the Ph.D. Preaching, Worship, and World Mis- VI. With the guidance and approval of the sions. For this reason, representative director of the Graduate School, stu- course work toward the major in the dents in Concordia Seminary’s M.Div. area of the student’s choosing al- program may seek dual credit toward ways should be done by the student both the M.Div. and an S.T.M. for as SCHOOL in preparation for the exam. manys a three of their 400-level courses. III. With regard to credits earned in the When three 400-level courses have been Graduate School at Concordia Semi- completed for dual credit, students may nary, the student must complete at least then also apply for permission from the
GRADUATE half the work in the major and half the Advanced Studies Committee to take workn i the minor in courses numbered in each quarter of their final M.Div. year 800-899. one 800-level course also for dual credit. IV. Before completing 18 credits in the S.T.M., the student shall give satisfac- Student Status tory evidence of a reading knowledge International students must maintain full-time of at least one modern foreign language status as a condition of their class F-1 visa. other than the student’s native language Students in the S.T.M. program maintain full- and relevant to the secondary literature time status if they satisfy one of the following in the student’s field of study. Ordinar- conditions: ily this language shall be German, or if • Are registered for at least two courses the department of the major approves, (six credit hours) per quarter (excluding Latin. Arrangements for demonstrating summer); or language proficiency are made with the • Are registered for and engaged in full- Officef o the Graduate School. Students time research and writing of the master’s who fail to demonstrate this language thesis; or proficiency by the end of the first year • Are engaged in full-time preparation will register for a Preparation Fee (see the for an S.T.M. comprehensive exam and Financial Information section of the Aca- registered for and paid the S.T.M. ex- demic Catalog) and will not be allowed amination fee. A student may pursue to continue regular coursework until the an overload only by permission of the proficiency has been demonstrated. director of the Graduate School.
52 Requirements for Options of course work or after all course work has Subject to departmental approval, the student been completed. selects one of the following options: I. A total of 24 hours must be earned in a, major and 12 hours must be earned Thesis Option in. a minor I. The thesis option involves the student in II. The student may take one 800-level less course work but more writing. The course outside the major and minor student may register for the thesis at any and count the hours toward the major time, but, after one year from the date of or. minor registration, an extension fee will be due III. The student’s program ordinarily may if the thesis has not been completed. include up to six credit hours transferred Accordingly, it is generally advisable from another graduate program, ap- to register for the thesis during or im- proved in advance by the director of the mediately after the quarter in which the Graduate School, or earned either by last course work has been taken. If the taking Concordia Seminary extension thesis option is selected, the thesis may courses or by completing approved be submitted at any time, but it must research (895) or extensive readings be submitted on a specific schedule to (899) projects; 12 credit hours may be ensure graduation and participation in transferred from Concordia Theological commencement. A total of 27 hours Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana. must be earned in a major (nine of them IV. In the exceptional circumstance of by writing an acceptable thesis), and studying under Concordia Seminary nine hours must be earned in a minor. professors in a country outside North NOTE: Students whose GRE analyti- America, the student’s program may GRADUATE cal writing score is less than 5.5 may include up to 12 credit hours earned be required to take a remedial writing by research (895) or extensive readings course before registering for the thesis. (899) projects. V. The student must pass an examination Credit for the course is not applicable SCHOOL to the degree. in the major, with the department of II. The student normally registers for the the major developing the examination thesis in the quarter after coursework and determining its form. There is no is completed. examination in the minor field. III. The work of the thesis proceeds ac- VI. In order to participate in commence- cording to the guidelines specified in ment, the examination must be taken and passed by March 15. the S.T.M. Thesis Procedures document on the Graduate School’s Portal site. CONFERRAL OF DEGREE Time Limit and Reinstatement Examination Option All options require the equivalent of one All degrees in the Graduate School have the calendar year of fulltime study in theology option of examinations in various fields. A beyond the M.Div. degree, although S.T.M. regular schedule of dates and times for on studentse ar not required to be full-time stu- campus testing is published for each academic dents. Students are expected to complete all year (copies of this form are obtained from the requirements within six years of the comple- Office of the Graduate School). A request to tion of the first course credited to the S.T.M. take an examination must be submitted to the degree. The files of students who are unable Graduate School via a request form at least to complete the work in this time period will two weeks before a given examination date be retired. Students who fail to register for in order to allow sufficient time to prepare the two successive quarters or fail to make aca- examination. Special arrangements for off- demic progress for more than two years will campus testing, with appropriate supervision, be retired. Those wishing to be reinstated may can be made upon approval of the director of request this of the Advanced Studies Commit- the Graduate School. Comprehensive exams tee. Reinstatement, if granted, is valid for two are normally taken during the last quarter calendar years and may be made only once.
53 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY and/or Exegetical Theology). Each department Purpose will determine the level of course work from The purpose of the Doctor of Philosophy the master’s degree program submitted in (Ph.D.) program is to prepare scholars to be the application that is expected. All students future leaders for the church in both academic must have or demonstrate proficiency in the Ph.D.and nonacademic settings by developing English language and in English composi- and establishing their competency in a cho- tion. Those failing to demonstrate a sufficient sen field through classroom performance as competency in English composition may be students and teachers, through private study required to do entry-level work in this area. and preparation, and through the production of publishable written work that makes an Application original contribution in their field. The Ph.D. Application forms are available from the CSL is the specialist research doctorate, which website. The application deadline is De- is designed to train people at the highest cember 7. An application is not complete level in a chosen field so that they may give until it includes all of the following: leadership in the church and in the world at • Completed Application Form the highest level in both academic and non- • Application Fee of $50 academic settings. • Two Letters of Recommendation •A third letter of recommendation from Unlike the M.A. and S.T.M. degrees, the Ph.D. the last educational institution attended is a more variegated degree, comprised of is required for applicants who have not classroom work, independent reading, mul- earned a degree at Concordia Seminary, tiple language and subject examinations, St. Louis. teaching in the classroom, and the preparation • Official Report of GRE Scores (scores of serious, publishable work. The key to the older than five years will not be accepted) program is the student’s personal advisor, as- NOTE: Students whose GRE analyti- signed at the beginning of the program. This cal writing score is less than 5.5 will SCHOOL advisor will guide the student in the selection be required to successfully complete of courses, assist with exam preparation, help a graduate writing lab in their first year to make arrangements for teaching experi- of the program. Credit for the course is ences, and, normally, serve as the disserta- not applicable to the degree.
GRADUATE tion supervisor. He therefore functions as the • Official Transcripts from each college/ student’s Doktorvater in many respects, i.e., university and seminary previously at- he is much more than the supervisor of the tended final written work. • International students must obtain an official report of TOEFL scores with a ADMISSION minimum score of 233 (CBT), 90 91(IBT) Eligibility or 577 (PBT). The following are prerequisites for admission • All applicants must submit a brief theo- into the Ph.D. program: a master’s-level theo- logical essay on a topic of their choos- logical degree (M.Div. or master’s in theological ing, to demonstrate their ability to work studies) with a grade point average of 3.50 or with English in an academic context (see above and 21 quarter hours applicable to the “Eligibility” above). specific theological field in which the student plans to concentrate (e.g., Reformation Stud- CURRICULUM ies), as well as demonstrated competency in Program Advisor any foreign languages and passing grades in An, advisor who serves as Doktorvater, will be any entrance examinations as may be required assigned by the department of the student’s by a given department (for the Theology and program upon entry. This advisor will help Culture concentration, the 21 prerequisite in the selection of course work, with exam quarter hours at the master’s level may be preparation, and with the first development of a mix of work done in Practical Theology, the dissertation. Normally, the advisor will also Systematic Theology, Historical Theology, serves a the student’s dissertation supervisor.
54 Course Work Generally, course/class work will comprise The student will normally take two 800 level two for credit courses plus either one audit courses for credit each quarter, plus one audit course or a TA assignment per quarter, for a or one teaching assistant experience (appli- total of three formal obligations per quarter. cants wishing to begin as part time students Upo t nine units of credit may be accepted by will be required to begin their work in the transfer from another program with the ap- S.T.M). During the summer months, courses provalf o the director of the Graduate School. may be taken, but, at that time, work on read- For those who currently hold an S.T.M. degree, ing and language acquisition probably will be due consideration will be given for the courses heavier than at other times of the year. Ph.D. they already have taken that are congruent students will select their courses in consul- with the requirements of the Ph.D. tation with their advisor, who helps them to determine their program. In the actual regis- Each department sets its own requirements for tration process, Ph.D. students have priority, language competencies and comprehensive especially for those courses mandated for their field examinations. Arrangement is made to programs. The date and time of registration take these examinations through the Office will be announced by the Registrar’s office of the Graduate School (Ph.D. students in the each quarter. Department of Historical Theology should contact the chairman to obtain current infor- The student must complete a minimum of 54 mation on the procedures for examination in hours beyond the master’s-level theological that department). Students who fail to demon- degree, with a cumulative curriculum grade strate language proficiencies by established point average of at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale). deadlines will register for a Preparation Fee These will comprise: (see the Financial Information section of the GRADUATE I. A total of 36 credits, which equal 36 Academic Catalog) and will not be allowed quarter hours of classroom work for to continue regular coursework until the pro- credit at the 800 level, generally, two ficiency has been demonstrated. The current courses per quarter for two years. Indi- department requirements are:
vidual courses will be credited toward I. Exegetical (Biblical Studies) SCHOOL degree requirements only when com- A. Languages pleted with a grade of “B-” or better. A 1. Hebrew: upon entrance student whose cumulative grade point 2. Greek: upon entrance average falls below 3.5 (“A-”) will be 3. Aramaic: proficiency demon- placed on academic probation. The strated within the first two years probationary status serves as a warning of the program that the student is not making satisfac- 4. German: proficiency demon- tory progress and, unless the quality strated within the first year of of work improves, will be subject to the program dismissal from the Graduate School. 5. Another language relevant to the Ordinarily, a student whose cumulative student’s research and course of grade point average remains below 3.5 study within the first two years for two consecutive quarters will be of the program dismissed. B. Examinations II.A total of 18 hours of additional course- 1. Core Comprehensives—com- work, normally in the following mix: prehensive written examinations A. 12 hours of course audit (four in both the Old and New Testa- courses), preferably at the 400 ments, based upon reading lists level or higher; developed by the Exegetical De- B. 6 hours of TA work (two courses), partment (and taken in associa- assisting a professor in an appro- tion with the Issues Seminars; priate course or teaching a lower see further below) and including level course, as appropriate. translation of Biblical texts (a
55 separate exercise completed work completed at the 800 level is required of at the end of the second year) all students. The courses either required for II. Systematic (Doctrinal Theology) each of the concentrations or representing a A. Languages usual orientation are listed below. 1. German: within the first year of Cross-Departmental the program (taken by all concentrations) 2. Latin: within the first year of the E800 Problems in Hermeneutics program S894 Creeds and Confessions 3. Another language relevant to the H894 History of Philosophy and student’s research and course of Worldviews study within the first two years of the program Biblical Studies Concentration B. Examinations (the following are required) 1. Core Comprehensive—a com- E804 Advanced Reading of the Old and prehensive written examination New Testaments based upon the departmental EO802 Old Testament Issues I reading list EO803 Old Testament Issues II EN802 New Testament Issues I III. Historical (Reformation Studies or EN803 New Testament Issues II Modern World) Two Old Testament and two New Testa- A. Languages ment courses 1. German: within the first year of the program (in Modern World Doctrinal Theology a substitute is possible with the (the following is a sampling of the courses approval of the department) that students might take) 2. Latin: within the first year of the S850 Studies in the Theology of Luther program (Ref. Studies only) S870 Seminar in Contemporary SCHOOL 3. Another language relevant to the Theology student’s research and course of S80X or study within the first two years S81X Locus Seminar of the program S80X or B. Examinations S81X Locus Seminar GRADUATE 1. A comprehensive oral examina- S82X Seminar in the Lutheran tion based upon a reading list Confessions developed by the student and S8XX Figures in Contemporary Theology doctoral advisor Reformation Studies/Modern World IV. Practical (Theology and Culture) (the following is a sampling of the courses A. Languages that students might take) 1. German: within the first year of H830 Luther: A Study of His Writings the program H840 Interpretations of the Reformation 2. Another language relevant to H841 Reformation and Humanism the student’s research within the H842 Reformation and Education first two years of the program H804 Early Church Fathers B. Examination S850 Studies in the Theology of Luther 1. Core Comprehensive—a com- S82X Seminar in the Lutheran prehensive written exam based Confessions upon a departmental reading list Theology and Culture Basic Ph.D. Patterns: Areas of Concentra- (the following is a sampling of the courses tion and Usual Required Courses that students might take) A student works in one area (e.g., Doctri- P879 Christ and Culture nal Theology) as an area of concentration. A P871 Cultural Anthropology in Christian minimum of 36 credit hours of for-credit course Perspective
56 P876 Culture and Communication in the Ph.D. program who have completed Theory 18 credit hours to determine their continu- P841 Liturgy and Culture ation in or termination from the program. A P8XX Ethics positive decision allows the student to enter (the following topic areas are also often the Ph.D. program proper, and the student is represented) reclassified as a doctoral student. A negative Christian Education decision prohibits the student from continuing Missions in the Ph.D. program, but offers the option of Contemporary Theology completing the S.T.M. degree. Doctrinal Theology (locus) Luther or Reformation Doctoral Candidate After the dissertation proposal has been ac- Student Status and Classification cepted, doctoral candidate status is obtained International students must maintain full-time by the student. statuss a a condition of their class F1 visa. Students in the Ph.D. program maintain Preparation for Comprehensive full-time status if they satisfy one of the fol- Examinations lowing conditions: Comprehensive exams for the Ph.D. degree • Are registered for at least two 800-level are taken after all course work has been com- courses (six credit hours) per quarter pleted (except the Biblical Studies concentra- (excluding summer); tion). All core (departmental) comprehensive or exams must be passed before submitting a • Are registered for and engaged in full-time dissertation prospectus and before taking a preparation for Ph.D. comprehensive research comprehensive. The dissertation GRADUATE examinations; prospectus also normally will be submitted or before the research comprehensive exam • Are engaged in full-time research and is taken. writing of the doctoral dissertation.
Dissertation SCHOOL The current Ph.D. program involves a two- A dissertation worthy of publication must be year residency requirement. This requirement produced, beginning with a prospectus and is especially important for those students who followed by a proposal. Specific details on have not obtained a degree from Concordia thee natur and timing of the steps involved in Seminary, St. Louis. The residency required the production of the dissertation are avail- of those who have obtained an S.T.M. de- able from the Graduate School section of the gree at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, will Seminary’s Portal site. take into account their previous residency on this campus. Time Limit and Reinstatement Studentse ar expected to complete all require- Graduate Student ments, including the dissertation, within seven Students admitted to the Ph.D. program enter years from the time the first course is credited as undifferentiated graduate students until toward the degree. The files of students who they have completed 18 credit hours in the are unable to complete the work in this time program. Graduate students in this category period will be retired. Students who fail to may choose to work toward an S.T.M., with register for two successive quarters or fail its lower requirements, and, upon completion, to make academic progress will be retired. may apply for admission to the Ph.D. program. Those wishing to be reinstated may request this of the Advanced Studies Committee. Doctoral Student Reinstatement, if granted, is valid for two The Graduate School will undertake a re- calendar years and may be made only once. viewf o undifferentiated graduate students
57 ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES (including activities which are assigned in Privilege of Enrollment lieu of regularly scheduled class periods), Enrollment at Concordia Seminary is a privi- orientation, meetings related to field educa- lege and is subject at all times to termination tion, vicarage/internship assignment, and or suspension by action of the dean or director placement. Instructors may treat absences of the academic program in which the student as “excused,” but are not obliged to do so. is enrolled. Such action may be based upon Even when an instructor treats an absence failure by the student to meet and maintain as excused, students remain responsible academic standards prescribed by the faculty for preparation and timely submission of all or upon conduct on the part of the student assignments. that is inconsistent with or detracts from the spiritual, moral, and social character that the NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY faculty and the Board of Regents desire for Its i the policy of Concordia Seminary: (1) not to the Seminary community. exclude, expel, limit, or otherwise discriminate against an individual seeking admission as a The provision of inaccurate or misleading studentr o an individual enrolled as a student information by a student at the time of ap- in the terms, conditions, and privileges of plication or while enrolled shall be considered Concordia Seminary because of race, color, grounds for dismissal. or national or ethnic origin; and (2) not to ex- clude from, or otherwise discriminate against, Termination or suspension for academic rea- in admission or access to its programs and sons will be determined by the dean or director activities, on the basis of disability, age, or of the academic program in which the student sex, any person who meets the academic and is enrolled in consultation with the registrar. technical standards requisite to admission In cases of termination or suspension for or participation in its education programs other than academic reasons, the student and activities. The vice president for financial may appeal in writing through the Office of planning and administration of Concordia the President to the faculty within 10 days, Seminary is its coordinator of compliance for consideration at the next regular meeting with U.S. Department of Health and Human of the faculty. If no understanding is reached, Services regulations concerning discrimina- POLICIES
the student, or the student together with any tion on the basis of disability or sex. interested faculty member, may appeal to These nondiscriminatory policies in no way AND
the president of the Seminary for his deci- limit or restrict the established policy of Con- sion. His decision will be conclusive and final. cordia Seminary of limiting admission, or The president, if he desires, may appoint a giving preference on some occasions, to an reviewing committee of faculty members not applicant in one of the following categories: previously involved with the case. They will bring their findings to the faculty for review 1. An applicant from any member congrega-
INFORMATION tion of The Lutheran Church—Missouri
and decision. The decision of the faculty will be conclusive and final. Synod (“Synod”) or an applicant who is a child of a person who is from any Any student applying for admission to the congregation of the Synod, or Seminary shall be deemed to have read and 2. An applicant from a congregation of a Lu-
ACADEMIC understood the terms of this notice and, if theran church body other than the Synod accepted, will be subject to them. orn a applicant who is a child of a person from a congregation of a Lutheran church ATTENDANCE body other than the Synod. Students should recognize that, during their In addition, the Synod and Concordia Semi- enrollment in Concordia Seminary, their pri- nary, as part of the Synod, adhere to the re- mary vocation is student (second only to their ligious and doctrinal belief and practice that baptismal and familial callings). Attendance women may not be ordained as ministers in and full participation is expected in curricular the Synod. Accordingly, women students activities, including, for example, classes or applicants are not admitted to academic
58 programs leading to the ordained ministry Rights and Privacy Act Office concerning (Masterf o Divinity, Doctor of Ministry). Women alleged failures by Concordia Seminary to may be admitted to the Master of Arts, the comply with the act. Master of Arts in Deaconess Studies, the Master of Sacred Theology, and the Doctor Concordia Seminary has adopted a policy of Philosophy degree programs. that explains in detail the procedures used for compliance with the provisions of the act. Concordia Seminary reserves the right at Copies of the policy may be obtained from any time to refuse admission or readmission, the registrar. placen o disciplinary or academic probation, suspend, or dismiss students for cause. ACADEMIC GRIEVANCE POLICY Concerns or complaints about academic poli- FAMILY EDUCATION RIGHTS AND cies or procedures are under the responsibility PRIVACY ACT OF 1974 (FERPA) of the vice president for academic affairs, in The Family Educational Rights and Privacy consultation with the department chairmen, Act (FERPA), with which Concordia Semi- registrar, faculty, and the deans of ministerial nary intends to comply fully, was designed formation, as appropriate. to protect the privacy of educational records, to establish the right of students to inspect Specific concerns relative to course instruction and review their educational records, and to should be discussed first with the instructor. provide guidelines for the correction of inac- If an issue cannot be resolved, his depart- curate or misleading data through informal and ment chairman should be consulted. Final formal hearings. Students also have the right adjudication of any grievance will be made to file complaints with the Family Educational by the vice president for academic affairs. ACADEMIC
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59 ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES GRADING SYSTEM
Grade Points
A 4.00 The student has demonstrated a superior mastery of the material and has met the objectives of the course in a superior manner.
A- 3.50
B 3.00 The student has demonstrated a commendable mastery of the material and has met the objectives of the course in a commendable manner.
B- 2.50
C 2.00 The student has demonstrated a satisfactory mastery of the material and has met the objectives of the course in an acceptable manner.
C- 1.50
D 1.00 The student has not demonstrated a satisfactory mastery of the material but has met the objectives of the course in a minimal manner.
D- 0.50
F 0.00 The student has failed to master the material or meet the objectives of the POLICIES course. The hours are counted in computing the grade point average. A required course in the curriculum must be repeated. An elective course AND may not be repeated.
W 0.00 With the permission of the registrar, a student may withdraw from a course during the first three weeks of a quarter (or the equivalent time period in sum- mer school). After the third week, a student may withdraw from a course only INFORMATION
with the permission of (1) the instructor, (2) the Dean of Ministerial Formation (M.Div., M.Deac. or Certificate students), or the dean of the Graduate School (M.A., S.T.M., Ph.D., or special graduate students), and (3) the registrar. In the case of an unauthorized withdrawal after the third week, the grade of “F” is recorded automatically, and the hours are counted in computing the ACADEMIC grade point average. Ordinarily, a student may not withdraw from a course after the seventh week of a quarter. Forms for a withdrawal are available in the Registrar’s office.
60 GRADE CHANGES either 95 percent of the charges assessed Grade changes should be effected only in the student or $100 less than the assessed casese wher an instructor becomes aware that charges.f I the withdrawal is after the first day work submitted by a student during the term of classes and before the end of the second in which a course was conducted should have week, the refund will be 90 percent of the as- received a different evaluation. Instructors sessed charges. Refunds for the third through may consent, but are not obliged, to receive seventh weeks will be, respectively, 70 per- work after the conclusion of the term in which cent, 60 percent, 50 percent, 40 percent, and a course was conducted, which they may 30 percent of the assessed charges. There is evaluate and, upon such evaluation, record no refund after the seventh week of the quarter. a change-of-grade in the registrar’s office. Refunds will be allocated in accordance with Under all circumstances, grade changes must federal regulations. In the case of the with- be recorded by the last day of the term after drawal of a veteran, a refund will be made the term in which the course was conducted. in accordance with Veterans Administration regulations. In no case will a refund be less INCOMPLETES than what state and federal laws require. An instructor may record an initial grade of “In- complete” (“I”) when the instructor determines CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM that events or circumstances beyond the Cheating of any kind, including plagiarism, is student’s control have prevented the student considered unethical conduct, inconsistent from submitting course requirements com- with the habits of a Christian student and may pletely and on time (where “on time” means be grounds for immediate dismissal. on published or announced due dates, or “by the last day of the term”). When an “I” has ENROLLMENT VERIFICATION been recorded, it must be cleared by the end Student Loan Deferments of the sixth week after the end of the term in Concordia Seminary is a participant in the which the course was taken; after that time National Student Loan Clearinghouse (NSLC). ACADEMIC the “I” becomes an “F.” (NOTE: The registrar Student enrollment status is reported to the confirms the entry of any “I” by communicat- Clearinghouse each academic quarter, and ing with the instructor and the student, with a the Clearinghouse, in turn, reports status to lenders. Because this process is executed reminder of the due date for clearing the “I.”) INFORMATION Under all circumstances, the clearing of “I” on a regular basis, it ordinarily eliminates the grades must be completed by the last day of need for students to obtain endorsement of the term after the term in which the course deferment forms. was conducted. “I” grades are counted as “F” grades in GPA computations. A student Other Verification Requirements In response to a written request and authoriza-
with an incomplete in a course, which is a AND prerequisite for another course, may not enroll tion by a student, the Office of the Registrar will prepare a letter to report a student’s en-
in a subsequent course until at least the term after the term in which a satisfactory grade rollment status. POLICIES has been posted for the prerequisite course. TRANSCRIPTS The Office of the Registrar will prepare, upon REFUNDS written request and authorization from the A student who drops a course or withdraws student, an official transcript of a student’s officially or unofficially from a course or from academic work at Concordia Seminary. The the Seminary prior to the end of the seventh applicable fees for transcripts are published week of a quarter (or the equivalent time pe- on page 71 of this catalog. riod in the Summer Quarter) shall receive a refund. Page 20 describes procedures for NOTE: Transcripts of academic work from withdrawing from the Seminary. institutions other than Concordia Seminary, which were obtained for the purpose of ad- If the withdrawal is on the first day of classes mission to Concordia Seminary, may not be in, a quarter the refund will be the greater of released to any third party.
61 REGISTRATION PROCEDURES During the fourth through the seventh weeks Registration of a regular quarter, students must obtain Registration for returning students is con- the authorization of the instructor and of the ducted online each quarter (see the Academic director of the student’s program, in order Calendar, page 6). Students are issued “time to drop a course. (NOTE: The process is not tickets” on the basis of program and clas- complete until the transaction is recorded by sification (I-Year, II-Year, etc., as applicable) the registrar’s office.) Courses dropped during which establish the day and time at which this period will appear on the transcript with a student may log on to the Web registra- a grade of “W.” tion system and enroll in classes. Students After the end of the seventh week of a regular should consult their respective program office quarter, students may not drop courses except (for example, Deaconess Studies, Graduate in extraordinary circumstances. School)o t determine whether any specific permissions are required by those offices All registration changes must be coordinated for registration. through the registrar’s office. Courses for which no withdrawal authorization has been New students will register for their first fall obtained will be treated as failed—a grade of quarter in accordance with the orientation “F” will be recorded. schedule. (NOTE: Students who enrolled in pre-seminary courses during the summer AUDITING remain “new” until their first fall registration.) Students may enroll in courses as auditors, New. M.Div and Alternate Route students are prior to the end of the first week of classes, if registered automatically, on the basis of their they meet the prerequisites for the course(s), ELCE completions. New M.Deac. students and as space allows. should consult Deaconess Studies, and new A student may not take a course for credit graduate school students should consult the after auditing it. A student may not audit a Graduate School for academic advising prior course in order to meet the prerequisites or to registration. requirements of a program. A student may not audit a theological language course. Registration Changes and Registration POLICIES
Because a special policy governs audits of Change Fees D.Min. offerings, prospective D.Min. audi- All registration changes must be initiated in AND
tors should contact the director of the D.Min. and coordinated through the registrar’s office program. (Registration Change Forms are available from the office). During the time between the reg- AUDITING OF CLASSES BY SPOUSE OR istration period and the end of the new term’s FIANCÉE first week, students may drop courses, and/ With the consent of the instructor and the ap- or add courses if seats are available, with-
INFORMATION proval of the registrar, M.Div. and Certificate out a registration change fee so long as they program students may invite their spouses have initiated the quarter’s registration during or fiancées to attend one course per quarter the registration period. If a student does not with them as auditors, at a reduced auditor’s initiate a registration during the designated fee of $50. An application for such audits may registration period at all, the student will be ACADEMIC be obtained from the Office of the Registrar. charged a $30 late registration fee. (NOTE: Restrictions on approval of such audits may in- This change-fee free period does not affect the clude, but are not limited to, class size and the computation of tuition refunds; see page 71). nature of prerequisites (especially language During the second and third weeks of a regular prerequisites). quarter (summer terms follow a more detailed schedule), students may drop courses with Spouses of graduate students may audit one the authorization of the registrar. Courses course per quarter under the normal audit dropped during the first three weeks of a term prerequisite rules, with the instructor’s per- will not appear on transcripts. mission, at a reduced auditor’s fee of $50.
62 SUMMER QUARTER CONTINUING EDUCATION Each summer, Concordia Seminary offers In addition to the academic courses and two nine-week terms (one for the Biblical lan- programs, the Seminary provides continu- guages and another for select first-year M.Div. ing education experiences for clergy, other courses), two terms of four weeks each, and professional church workers, and laypersons. four short terms of 10 class days each. During Such programs seek to fulfill the aims of Con- a nine-week term, four courses may be taken. cordia Seminary: During a four-week term, two courses may be I. To provide instruction and experiences taken. During a short term, only one course to equip persons for service in special- may be taken, except that D.Min. students ized fields. may take both a seminar and a course during II. To offer training in theology. the same term. Courses may not be taken III. To provide opportunity for advanced in both a short term and another term at the theological study and research. same time. As appropriate, credits earned may be applied to M.A., M.Deac., M.Div., The Seminary awards Continuing Education D.Min., S.T.M., or Ph.D. programs or to the Units (CEUs) for educational experiences other Certificate program. Qualified students who than the academic courses and programs. do not wish to seek a degree may register as One CEU is equivalent to 10 contact hours special students for individual courses. Credit in a learning experience. Although CEUs are and non-credit workshops and institutes are not academic credit, they do give evidence to available at various times. the student and to his superiors that he has accomplished significant goals in continuing SUMMER QUARTER ENROLLMENT education. Students of Concordia Seminary are not obliged to enroll in summer quarters. There Included among the short-term workshops, are, however, certain course sequences for seminars, and other continuing education which the Seminary offers summer quarter programs offered by the Seminary are the ACADEMIC courses so that students can make better following: Lay Bible Institute, Adult Choir academic progress than they will if they do Workshop, Theological Symposium, summer not enroll in summer terms, e.g., pre-seminary off-campus workshops, and LutherHostel. biblical language courses; the sequence of The director of continuing education and par- biblical hermeneutics and the first course ish services will provide information on all INFORMATION in homiletics; the courses in the Lutheran programs of continuing education (special Confessions, which are prerequisite to the lecture series, workshops, institutes, semi- sequence of systematics courses – all of these nars, etc.). The director also is responsible sequences are critical to academic readiness for assisting, when he is invited to do so, in for vicarage at the end of an M.Div. student’s the design and implementation of off-campus second year. Students who enroll in summer programs. AND quarter classes are obliged, however, to the same policies on attendance and participation POLICIES as described under “Attendance.”
63 SPIRITUAL LIFE AND WORSHIP required to live in dormitory housing unless The spiritual life and growth of both students given special permission by the director of and faculty is of primary concern at Concordia student services. Dorm housing applications Seminary. The Board of Regents has declared should be sent to the Residential Services that the president’s call to provide pastoral Office and postmarked by March 31 of the care for the Seminary community entails re- current year. sponsibility for the proper administration of the means of grace, including the celebration Dormitory rooms are furnished with a desk, of Holy Communion. In order to provide such chair, bookshelf, dresser or chest of drawers, pastoral care, the president has enlisted the wardrobe or closet, and bed with mattress. aid of other ordained ministers on the faculty. Students furnish their own pillows, linens, These men form the pastoral staff and have blankets, and desk lamps. primary responsibility for policies concerning campus worship and the spiritual life of the Students living in dormitories are required to entire community. The dean of the chapel participate in the meal plan. The food service assists the president and the pastoral staff staff makes choices available for students in all matters pertaining to campus worship. with special dietary needs. Meal service is not available during breaks. Students are encouraged to seek personal consultations with fellow students and with In addition, there are a variety of food options the campus chaplain, who is available for within walking distance of the campus. pastoral counsel, for confession and abso- lution, and for general conversation. Every Coin-operated laundry facilities are located student is encouraged to take responsibility conveniently on campus. for, and plan, private devotional study on a daily basis as a critical element in personal To assist new seminarians in assimilating spiritual life. Dormitory devotions, as well as into the Seminary community, second- or family meditations for married couples, also fourth-year dorm students serve as dorm are encouraged. All Alternate Route, M.Div., counselors. They are responsible for facilitat- and M.Deac. students are affiliated with a ing group devotions and acting as liaisons local synodical congregation in the resident with the Seminary departments.
LIFE field education program.
Married Student Housing MARRIAGE The Seminary owns apartment units for mar- Upon his or her decision to marry, a student ried students. Each apartment has a stove and FAMILY shall notify the dean of ministerial formation, refrigerator but is otherwise unfurnished. Each who will assist the student in obtaining coun- unit has a small storage area assigned to that AND sel that will help the student and his or her unit. All buildings have laundry hookups in the fiancée prepare for marriage with the fullest basement. All the apartments offer comfort- understanding and most careful preparation, able and convenient accommodations for a giving appropriate attention to the student’s married couple and their family. There is a “no STUDENT vocational objectives and Seminary respon- pets policy” for Seminary-owned apartments. sibilities. Rental rates are competitive with the local market (see page 71 for details). RESIDENTIAL LIFE Dormitories Married student housing applications The Seminary provides dormitory housing should be sent to the Residential Services for single male students. These facilities offer Office and postmarked by March 31. three types of accommodations: double occu- pancy room, regular single occupancy room, Off-Campus Housing and large single occupancy room. Single stu- The communities surrounding Concordia dents in Ministerial Formation programs are Seminary contain a number of privately-
64 owned apartment units to meet a wide range 2011, through September 1, 2012). Students of needs and preferences. The Life Transitions may also purchase family coverage through Coordinator maintains a referral service list- the Seminary plan. Forms and brochures are ing information about apartments frequently available in the Health and Wellness Center, rented by students and about other private or online at www.concordiaplans.org. housing facilities as they are available. The Life Transitions Coordinator works to de- Students who choose not to enroll in the velop and maintain lines of communication Seminary plan must provide proof of cur- with property owners who handle Seminary rent enrollment in a comparable group health students appropriately. insurance plan or, if eligible, in a plan through their parents’ or spouse’s employer, or military FOOD BANK or other government agencies. The Food Bank is offered to all students and Health and Wellness Center their families. The cost is free for married and The Concordia Seminary Health and Wellness single students alike. The only “payment” Center is committed to creating an atmo- asked is to write thank-you notes to those sphere of wellness by promoting physical, who have donated and to volunteer some emotional, and spiritual health. The Health time helping out with the Food Bank. and Wellness Center is maintained for the campus community under the supervision RE-SELL IT SHOP of the Seminary physician. Clinic hours with The Re-Sell It Shop is an on-campus store the physician are scheduled one day a week. where students may purchase new and used Appointments can be made by calling the clothing at minimal cost. Students also may Health and Wellness Center at 314-505-7205. purchase household items such as furniture, Students and their families may see the doc- appliances, books, and pictures at greatly tor free of charge. The center stocks some reduced prices. medications, both prescription and over the counter, which are given out free of charge. HEALTH Student Insurance Students, families, and staff are invited to The Seminary Board of Regents requires each participate in all activities sponsored by the STUDENT full-time student to verify current health care Health and Wellness Center. The parish nurse coverage in a Group health plan. The Board can provide health education and counsel- also encourages students to secure adequate ing, as well as referrals within the medical health insurance coverage for their depen- community. dents. Students classified as non-resident AND aliense ar required by the Board to have group Personal Coaching and Leadership health insurance coverage for their depen- Development FAMILY dents. Coverage is provided by enrollment The Personal Coaching and Leadership De- in the Seminary’s health plan. velopment program provides students with
the opportunity to receive personal coaching LIFE Students who do not have current health for pastoral/diaconal leadership development. care coverage in a qualifying group insur- Students consult with the advisor on personal ance plan will, ordinarily, be enrolled in the growth and leadership development regard- Seminary’s health plan. The Seminary has ing strategies and resources to assist them partnered with Concordia Plan Services to in refining their ministry skills. Each student obtain health coverage through Anthem Blue develops and implements a skill development Cross/Blue Shield of Minnesota. Coverage program designed to meet his/her personal under this plan is worldwide, and includes and professional needs. Resources avail- dental and vision and other important benefits. able for the leadership development program New students must enroll between August include assessment instruments, personal 15 and September 15, 2011, for coverage in coaching interviews, and skill development the 2011-12 academic year (September 1, groups.
65 STUDENT ASSOCIATION/STUDENT GOV- ATHLETICS ERNMENT The Seminary program of athletics has three Every full-time student at the Seminary components. First, there is the intramural (M.Div., M.Deac., Certificate, and graduate) program, in which most students participate. is a member of the Student Association. The Intramural clubs sponsor about 40 different association, working through its elected rep- athletic leagues, activities, and tournaments. resentatives, provides a framework that al- The program provides an excellent opportu- lows student initiative and energy to make the nity for weekly interaction among students, most constructive contribution possible for faculty, staff, and families. Second, there is a developing and sustaining the Seminary as a voluntary program of daily exercise and health community of faith and learning. To hold office maintenance. The weight room and other facili- in the association, a student must maintain ties are open daily approximately eight hours a satisfactory academic record (minimum each day. Everyone is encouraged to walk/ grade point average of 2.5). jog, lift weights, play tennis, etc., on a regular basis for health maintenance. Third, there is the intercollegiate program. The Seminary sponsors INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS teamsn i basketball, golf, cycling, and tennis. To Concordia Seminary welcomes students from participate in intercollegiate sports, a student around the world into its several degree pro- must be full-time (at least nine credit hours per grams. Special requirements pertaining to quarter), maintain a satisfactory academic and international admissions are published in the field education record (minimum grade point applicable degree program sections of this average of 2.5), and be gainfully employed for catalog. The director of academic program- noe mor than 15 hours per week. The Seminary ming is the Primary Designated School Of- also co-sponsors soccer, cross country, and ficial (PDSO) for all matters concerning visas baseball as club sports. All activities are under for international students and, if applicable, the supervision of the athletic director. their dependents. The international student coordinator arranges campus sponsors for SEMINARY WOMEN international students and their families to Womene ar an important part of the Seminary help them locate and become accustomed community and are cordially invited to par- to shopping and other activities that are part ticipate in community life. Many events on the of the acculturation process. campus calendar are planned especially for LIFE Seminary women: Seminary Women’s Asso- MUSIC ciation activities, Seminary Women’s classes, Various musical groups serve the worship on choral and instrumental groups, intramural ac- FAMILY campus, in both daily services and special tivities, family nights in the dining hall, and many services, and participate in concerts. The other routine and special occasions. All of these AND Seminary Chorus is a group of male voices; activities provide women with the opportunity it rehearses once a week, with additional to know each other, the students on campus, sectional rehearsals. The Pro Musica Sacra, and the Seminary faculty and staff. Women are a group of mixed voices, rehearses at a time encouraged to participate in as many Seminary- STUDENT that permits faculty, staff, and wives of stu- sponsored events as time, energy, and family dents to be involved. There also are two in- responsibilities allow. Involvement in campus strumental groups, the Brass Ensemble and activities can be a real blessing to a family’s the Handbell Choir. stay at Concordia Seminary.
66 RESOURCES CONCORDIA SEMINARY LIBRARY The collection provides substantial resources (Ludwig E. Fuerbringer Hall) for research in most areas of theology and is As the research and study center of the particularly strong in the fields of New Testa- Seminary, the library provides a wide range ment and systematic theology. Reformation of bibliographic and reference services to history is well-represented. Basic sets in- the campus community. While the primary clude Migne’s Patrologiae, Mansi’s 53-volume FOR thrust of the operations is to render service minutes of the church councils, the Corpus and assistance to students and faculty, parish Reformatorum, and the Weimar edition of THEOLOGICAL pastors and other professional church work- Luther’s works (printed and online). A grow- ers also benefit from the materials/services ing collection of Reformation-era pamphlets provided by the library. (Flugschriften) on microfiche complements one of the best 16th century rare book col- The library combines modern technology lections in the nation. with a strong traditional approach to scholarly FORMATION research. Residing on a PC-based network While the library’s holdings highlight the his- are the library catalog, optical disc (CD-ROM) tory and doctrine of the Lutheran church, they databases, and Internet links to various aca- also provide extensive research materials demic databases on the World Wide Web. The for the study of ecumenism and individual
online catalog, with highly effective keyword denominations, e.g., Mormonism. Special AND searching capability, provides quick access collections in hymnology, liturgics, the Peas-
to holdings and location information of library ants’ War, classical philology, and other areas RESEARCH materials. Offsite researchers have interna- assure the interested student the possibility of tional access to the catalog via a telnet con- studying Christianity against the background nection on the library’s Web page. Materials in of the broader stream of general culture and print, audio, video, and digital formats assist history. A significant collection of music rounds students in gaining knowledge and skills for out the holdings. The library also maintains ministry in the new millennium. Concordia Seminary’s art collection, which includes Christian paintings, sculpture, icons, The collection numbers more than 270,000 crosses, missiological pieces and other ar- volumes. Included are the personal librar- tifacts. Displays in the library entryway and iesf o many of the founding fathers of The the second floor gallery change seasonally. Lutheran Church— Missouri Synod and its theological professors: C.F.W. Walther, George Ludwig E. Fuerbringer Hall has the capacity Stoeckhardt, F. Pieper, E.A. Krauss, and oth- to house 250,000 volumes and to seat 250 ers. Alumni and other donors have given un- people, providing study space for the profes- usual and rare materials to the library, e.g., sional theological student and research areas the Hemmeter collection, which contains over for advanced students and scholars. 1,200 dissertations and pamphlets published before 1800, and the incunabula donated by Complementary resources are available C.A. Graebner. at Covenant, Eden-Webster, and Kenrick libraries, as well as St. Louis University, The library pursues an active acquisitions Washington University, and the public libraries program that includes the purchase of current of St. Louis City and County. publications, rare books, and special collec- tions. As a result, the growing collection has CENTER FOR REFORMATION RESEARCH a much larger percentage of rare books and The Center for Reformation Research seeks to research material than is usual for a library stimulate and support Reformation research of this size. The book collection is supple- through services to scholars, resource materi- mented by pamphlets, non-book media, and als, bibliographical aids, and publications. Its an outstanding periodical collection of over holdings include microfilm and microcards of 2,200 titles. The library subscribes to about 16th century works, plus three major manu- 1,000 journals, supplemented by many more script collections. Its reference works include available full-text online. books on bibliography, paleography, and other
67 auxiliary disciplines of historical studies. The Ministries Study Center in New Haven, Conn., Summer Paleography Institute brings univer- as well as through special seminary study sity and seminary students from the United programs throughout the world. In coopera- States and Canada for a two-week seminar tion with LCMS World Mission, the Institute RESEARCH
series. The Center traditionally has enjoyed oversees the Seminary’s Missionary Formation close personal and organizational ties with Program (see page 19), a specialized course AND
the Seminary and strongly encourages both of preparation for those seeking service in students and faculty to use its resources. church planting and cross-cultural ministry. Thes center’ holdings are housed and cata- loged in the Seminary library and may be CENTER FOR HISPANIC STUDIES (CHS) opened by appointment. Robert Rosin, M.Div., Hispanics comprise the largest non-Anglo
FORMATION Ph.D., is the center’s executive director. ethnic group in the nation and the fastest-
growing of all ethnic groups in the U.S. INSTITUTE FOR MISSION STUDIES By the year 2050, one of every four North The Institute for Mission Studies aims at the Americans will be Hispanic. Concordia Semi- integration of the mission on which Christ nary’s Center for Hispanic Studies (CHS) seeks sends His people into the entire theological en- toe b the premier resource in The Lutheran terprise. It promotes the study of this mission Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) for ongo- THEOLOGICAL and preparation for it across the curriculum, ing reflection on Hispanic/Latino theology, across the campus, and across the globe. missions, and related areas. FOR Through four mission professors, one in each of the four disciplines of theological learning, A goal of CHS is to foster the theological through Students in Mission, and through formation of church leaders and scholars who a variety of activities, the Institute seeks to can constructively articulate, teach, proclaim, cultivate skills in cross-cultural communica- and model Christ-centered values and ideas
RESOURCES tion of the Gospel. It does so by means of that are intelligible to our ever growing and both curricular and extracurricular activities diverse Latino communities. To advance this on campus and by means of a variety of off- goal, the Center, in addition to its ministe- campus activities. These include an annual rial formation programs, promotes ongoing student-administered MissionFest, special research and writing projects that lead to workshops and guest lectures, an annual visit various forms of publication in Spanish and/ from a missionary-in-residence, cross-cultural or English. The Center’s faculty and staff field education experiences in North America regularly participate in ecclesial and scholarly and elsewhere, and exchange programs with engagements in Latin American countries and sister seminaries in Brazil, England, Germany, U.S. Latino contexts. and Korea. Through the Institute, the Seminary provides a special program of orientation and The Center holds a growing Special Collec- support for international students, arranging tions Library with the kind of resources needed student sponsors for students from outside the to shape and equip students and leaders in U.S., organizing activities that help familiarize the LCMS with the kind of critical knowledge, them with church and society in America, and theological aptitude, and missionary outlook making assistance of various kinds available that will promote an ongoing interest in and for them. Working with LCMS World Mission, serious commitment to missions among and the Institute sends professors and students with Latinos. The Center’s faculty and staff to mission situations and Lutheran churches are available by appointment to Seminary in North America and around the world to students, church workers, and scholars for re- gain and share insights into the mission of search assistance and consultation. Through the church and to give witness to God’s love its association with the prestigious Hispanic in Jesus Christ. In addition to preparing all Summer Program, CHS provides Seminary students for Christ’s mission, the Institute students the opportunity to attend lectures provides special learning opportunities, for and take electives in English and/or Span- example, through participation in the Janu- ish off-campus given by scholars from the ary Study Week program of the Overseas Hispanic/Latino world.
68 RESOURCES CHS also sponsors the Annual Lecture in CONCORDIA HISTORICAL INSTITUTE Hispanic/Latino Theology and Missions, which Concordia Historical Institute (CHI) is the De- brings to campus some of the best emergent partment of Archives and History of The Lu- and seasoned scholars in the Latin American theran Church-Missouri Synod. Its collections and U.S. Latino world. It organizes worship are devoted to American Lutheran history, with services in Spanish in the Seminary’s under- a particular emphasis on the Missouri Synod. FOR croft Chapel. The Center offers on-campus The synodical and seminary archives, research workshops and theological consultations in facilities, special exhibit galleries, and admin- THEOLOGICAL Spanish or English for Latino workers and the istrative offices are located at 804 Seminary church at large, as well as movie nights and Place on the seminary campus. CHI’s museum En Conjunto (Together) table talks where of Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod history faculty and/or guest practitioners facilitate is located in the synod’s headquarters at 1333 discussion from a Lutheran perspective on S. Kirkwood Rd. in Kirkwood. critical cultural and missiological issues in FORMATION Hispanic theology and missions. The Missouri Synod provided for a synodi- cal archives at its founding in 1847. CHI was established as a membership corporation CONCORDIA ARCHAEOLOGICAL in 1927. In 1928 the Concordia Historical SOCIETY
Institute Quarterly was founded as the only AND The Concordia Archaeological Society is spon- journal devoted to American Lutheran history. sored by Concordia Seminary, with support
A subscription to the Quarterly, the newsletter RESEARCH from the Klinck Biblical and Archaeological Historical Footnotes, and reduced research Museum Endowment Fund. Institutional feese ar the primary benefits of CHI member- memberships are held by universities and ship. Student memberships are available at seminaries associated with The Lutheran $17.50 per year. The daily research fee is Church—Missouri Synod and Lutheran waived for CHI members and for students Church—Canada (LCC). The society seeks with a valid ID. The Institute’s research fa- to promote interest and coordinate projects cilities and special exhibit galleries at 804 in Biblical archaeology, especially within the Seminary Place are open to the public Monday LCMS and LCC. Its work includes a newslet- through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ter, lectureships, and support for participation The Institute’s museum of LCMS history at in field archaeology. It maintains the Klinck the Synod headquarters in Kirkwood is open Biblical and Archaeological Exhibit, as well to the public Monday through Friday, from as other museum artifacts. 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
69 EXPENSES ACADEMIC TUITION AND FEES (2011-12) Thed Boar of Regents requires all student MINISTERIAL FORMATION PROGRAMS feesoe t b paid in full before the first day of classes each academic quarter. The right Master of Divinity and Certificate (Resident) to attend classes may be withheld from Tuition $615 per credit hour students who have not paid their fees in full. Audit $185 per credit hour Special arrangements for payment of fees may be made with the Accounting Office Vicarage when loans or other forms of financial aid Tuition $11,070 per year INFORMATION are pending. If fees are deferred, any finan- Vicarage fee $579 per year cial aid received by the institution will be (payable during vicarage year; credited against the student’s outstanding $193 per quarter for three quarters) debts first, and any remaining proceeds will Master of Arts in Deaconess Studies
FINANCIAL be delivered to the student. Authorization to register for subsequent quarters, eligibility Tuition $615 per credit hour for a vicarage assignment, the granting of Audit fee $185 per credit hour a diploma, or certification may be withheld Graduate Language-Preparation Courses from students who do not adhere to the Non-Credit Tuition $290 per course hour special payment plan arranged with the (NOTE: Ministerial Formation students may Accounting Office. take these courses for free-elective credit at their regular credit tuition rate.)
Center for Hispanic Studies (CHS) Tuition $615 per credit hour (Seminary Level, Pastoral and Deaconess tracks) Weekend Fly-in Program $2,855 (Seminary Level) Specific Ministry Pastor (SMP) Tuition $1,845 per course Ethnic Immigrant Institute of Theology (EIIT) Tuition $1,845 per course Deaf Institute of Theology (DIT) Tuition $1,845 per course
OTHER Saturday Greek Tuition $305 per credit hour Graduate Language Courses Tuition $305 per credit hour International Study Programs Tuition $ 11,070 per year (18 hours at $615) Housing $1,680 (Westfield House only/student only)
70 GRADUATE SCHOOL AND ADVANCED ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATIVE FEES STUDIES Application Fees (non-refundable) FINANCIAL INFORMATION Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) M.Div., Certificate, Tuition $615 per credit hour M.Deac., EIIT, CHS, Audit $185 per credit hour DIT Programs $50 Orientation fee $335 SMP Program $50 Major Applied Project $1,860 Reactivation of previous (1 calendar year) year’s application $50 MAP Extension $930 Doctor of Ministry (1 calendar year) Program $50 Graduate School (M.A., Master of Arts (M.A.) S.T.M., Ph.D. Tuition $615 per credit hour Programs) $50 Audit fee $185 per credit hour Guarantee Deposit $100 M.A. thesis $3,700 (refundable, less any outstanding obliga- Thesis extension $190 tions, when a student leaves the Seminary) (each quarter not including summer) Late Registration $30 M.A. examination no fee Examination Registration Changes $30 Extension $190 (each quarter not including summer) Student Technology Fees M.Div., Certificate, Master of Sacred Theology (S.T.M.) M.Deac., M.A., Tuition $730 per credit hour S.T.M., D.Min., Audit $215 per credit hour Ph.D. (per quarter) $35 S.T.M. thesis $6,585 Saturday Greek $50 Thesis extension $245 (per course) Vicar/Intern $25 (each quarter not including summer) (per year) S.T.M. examination no fee Summer Quarter $35 Examination (regardless of course load) Extension $245 (each quarter not including summer) Preparation Fee $570
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Transcript Fees Tuition $730 per credit hour Regular transcript order $10 per copy Audit $200 per credit hour 24-hour overnight express order $30 per copy Ph.D. examination $4,385 Examination Graduation Fee $50 Extension $560 (each quarter not including summer) Ph.D. dissertation $13,470 (6 payments billed, Fall, Winter, Spring for 2 years) Dissertation $560 Extension (These rates are charged for all courses taken in D.Min., S.T.M., and Ph.D. pro- grams and for all courses taken by special graduate students or graduates of a theo- logical seminary, whether or not they hold a first professional degree in theology [B.D./M.Div.]).
71 HOUSING SUMMER 2012 HOUSING
Dormitories (Room and Board) Dormitories (Room and Board) Academic Summer Quarter Quarter Year Double occupancy $2,580 Double occupancy $2,083 $6,249 Private room $2,882 Private room $2,379 $7,183 Private double room $3,257 Private double room $2,729 $8,187 Term L Double occupancy $2,363 INFORMATION Security and key deposit $100 (Refund subject to inspection for cleanli- Private room $2,709 ness, breakage, and key return) Private double room $2,997 Confirmation deposit $100 (Confirmation deposit will be credited to Term X security and key deposit upon execution Double occupancy $2,117 FINANCIAL of lease) Private room $2,426 Private double room $2,684 Dormitories-Daily Rate for Distance Ed Programs (SMP, DELTO, EIIT, DIT, CHS) Term I or Term II Room and Double occupancy $917 Room Board Private room $1,051 Double occupancy $23 $39 Private double room $1,163 Private room $32 $48 Term A, Term B, Term C, or Term D Married Student Apartments (unfurnished) Double occupancy $423 Founders Way apartments Private room $485 Two bedrooms $665 per month Private double room $537 Three bedrooms $745 per month Four bedrooms $795 per month Town house units – Two bedrooms $690 per month Three bedrooms $770 per month (Founders Way apartments include all utili- ties except electricity and long distance telephone. Charter Cable television and internet access are included in rent.) Fritz Hall apartments One bedroom $650 per month Two bedrooms $675 per month (Fritz Hall apartments include all utilities except long distance telephone.Charter Cable television and internet access are included in rent.)
Security and key deposit ones month’ rent (Refund subject to inspection for cleanli- ness, breakage, and key return) Confirmation deposit $300 (Confirmation deposit will be credited to security and key deposit upon execution of lease)
72 FINANCIAL AID Veterans Benefits and Vocational Concordia Seminary administers a variety of Rehabilitation financial aid programs in support of its stu- Veterans who are entitled to education benefits dents’ education goals. It is the Seminary’s as a result of military service should notify FINANCIAL goalt tha a lack of sufficient financial resources the office of financial aid before enrolling for should not, by itself, prevent qualified students classes. from pursuing formation for entering pastoral
or diaconal ministry, or advanced study in The office of financial aid will file VA Form 22- INFORMATION theology and ministry. 1999, in accordance with current regulations, to verify a qualified student’s enrollment in the FINANCIAL AID SOURCES Seminary. Other questions about veterans’ Institutional Grants benefits should be directed to the Veterans Direct institutional grants are funded by donor Administration Regional Office, 400 South gifts and investment income. The Seminary 18th Street, St. Louis, Missouri 63103 (phone: and its students enjoy the good will and gen- 888-442-4551). erosity of many people, who believe in the Seminary’s mission and work. Persons who are eligible for benefits under other programs, such as vocational reha- Private Scholarships bilitation, should notify the office of financial The Seminary supports student applications aide befor enrolling in classes, so that such to several independent foundations which benefits can be considered along with other support ministerial and theological educa- forms of assistance for which the student tion through the distribution of grants and might be eligible. scholarships. NOTE: The total of veterans tuition benefits Employment and Seminary tuition grants may not exceed When students are gainfully employed, there is the cost of tuition. Seminary grants will be a positive effect on their morale and attitude. adjusted accordingly. On-campus employment is available through the federally-sponsored Work/Study program MINISTERIAL FORMATION FINANCIAL AID – and in a limited number of institutional student RESIDENTIAL STUDENTS employment opportunities. Applications for Eligibility campus employment are available from the All full-time LCMS students in residential office of human resources. ministerial formation programs (M.Div.,Certif- icate, and M.Deac.) who are making sat- In order to ensure that students devote suf- isfactory academic progress are eligible to ficient time to their primary vocation as stu- apply. In addition, all Colloquy candidates dents, campus employment is limited to 20 whom the Synodical Colloquy Committee hours per week, except in unusual circum- has directed to complete specific academic stances. requirements in residence are also eligible to apply for institutional grants. Education Loans After other sources of education funding are Application arranged, a student may still have unmet need. All eligible students must annually prepare Concordia Seminary is a participant in the Fed- and submit a Concordia Seminary institutional eral Perkins and Direct Stafford (subsidized financial aid application and a Free Application and unsubsidized) loan programs. The office for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Both forms of financial aid is authorized to determine are available online. eligibility and to authorize disbursement of NOTE: The deadline for submitting all applica- such loans. Application forms are available tion materials is March 31. Late submissions from the office of financial aid. of applications are subject to reductions in the amounts of financial aid awarded.
73 All eligible students must also apply annually financial aid supplied by named endowments for financial aid from their home LCMS district and the Adopt-A-Student program to write and from their home congregation. District monthly to the donors who are supplying application forms are available online. their tuition grants. Students who fail to ac- knowledge these grants in a timely manner NOTE: District financial aid deadlines vary by may forfeit any Seminary-administered grants district. In order for the office of financial aid until the responsibility has been met. to process and forward district applications, students must submit district applications MINISTERIAL FORMATION FINANCIAL AID – INFORMATION through the office of financial aid two weeks
prior to the district deadline or March 31, DISTANCE PROGRAMS whichever is earlier. The enrollment status of all distance program students of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Need Analysis and Family Contribution is part-time (less than half-time).
FINANCIAL A student’s timely submission of the appli- cations identified in the preceding section is None of the distance programs of ministerial crucial to the analysis and determination of formation (CHS, DELTO, DIT, EIIT, and SMP) need. Two to four weeks after submitting the conducted by Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, FAFSA form, a student will receive a Student has been presented for accreditation, or for Aid Report (SAR), which the office of financial certification for Title IV eligibility. Therefore, aid also receives. The SAR provides data enrollment in these programs does not make which the office of financial aid uses to com- students eligible for federal financial aid pro- plete district applications and to determine grams, including loans, nor does it enable the student’s Expected Family Contribution students with existing education loans to (EFC) and remaining (unmet) need. request deferment.
Financial Planning Students in these programs may be eligible, Students should prepare a personal financial however, for financial aid administered by plan with realistic estimates of income and LCMS districts, auxiliaries, and Recognized expenses. The office of financial aid prepares Service Organizations (RSOs), in addition to basic estimates of expenses, and can refer their home congregations. District applica- students to resources for personal financial tionse ar available online. planning. NOTE: District financial aid deadlines vary by district. In order for the office of financial aid Structure of Institutional Grants to process and forward district applications, Institutional grants include the following students must submit district applications components (and projected percentages of through the office of financial aid two weeks tuition charged): Residential Programs Grants prior to the district deadline or March 31, 2012, (guaranteed); Adopt-A-Student Grants; Pri- whichever is earlier. ority Endowment Scholarships; and Merit & Presidential Scholarships—these last three Institutional Grants for Distance Programs components are not guaranteed. Students by Program should consult the office of financial aid for Center for Hispanic Studies (CHS), Seminary- clarifications of their specific awards. level only –
• students enrolled prior to 2009-10: Acknowledging Financial Support • Institutional Grant: 30%, guaranteed Tuition grants for residential ministerial forma- • Presidential Scholarship: 8%, guaranteed tion students are made possible only through • students who are admitted to begin in the generosity of individuals, organizations, 2009-10: congregations, and districts who make finan- • Merit Scholarships may be available but cial contributions to Concordia Seminary’s are not guaranteed. Specific awards will financial aid programs. Personal letters of be recommended by the program director appreciation from students affirm to donors and Dean of Ministerial Formation with that their gifts are needed and appreciated. final approval by the Office of the President. Concordia Seminary requires recipients of
74 Ethnic Immigrant Institute of Theology (EIIT) • Preparatory language and writing courses and Deaf Institute of Theology (DIT) – are eligible for advanced studies financial • students enrolled prior to 2009-10: aid up to 2/3 of the full computation.
• Institutional Grant: 30%, guaranteed; Master of Arts (M.A.) – FINANCIAL • Presidential Scholarship: 8%, guaranteed • Need-Based Support – up to 50% tuition • students who are admitted to begin in support based on need analysis (contact 2009-10: office of financial aid for exact formula)
• Merit Scholarships may be available but • Merit-Based Support – up to an additional are not guaranteed. Specific awards will 25% tuition support based on academic INFORMATION be recommended by the program director performance (contact office of financial and Dean of Ministerial Formation with aid for exact formula) final approval by the Office of the President. NOTE: Students in ministerial formation pro- Specific Ministry Pastor Program (SMP) – grams leading to certification but not to a • students enrolled prior to 2009-10: ministerial formation degree, who also are • Institutional Grant of $300 per course enrolled in the M.A. program, will receive fi- • students admitted to begin in 2009-10: nancial aid in accordance with their ministerial • Merit Scholarships may be available but formation programs and not according to the are not guaranteed. Specific awards will categories indicated above. be recommended by the program director and Dean of Ministerial Formation with Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) – final approval by the Office of the President. • D.Min. fees (e.g., Orientation and MAP) ADVANCED STUDIES FINANCIAL AID are not eligible for financial aid. Eligibility • Tuition Grant: 50% of tuition, guaranteed All full-time students in advanced studies Master of Sacred Theology (S.T.M.) – programs (M.A., S.T.M., and Ph.D.) who are • Need-Based Support – up to 50% tuition making satisfactory academic progress are support based on need analysis (contact eligible to apply. All students in the D.Min. office of financial aid for exact formula) program who are making satisfactory aca- • Merit-Based Support – up to an additional demic progress are eligible to apply. 50% tuition support based on academic performance (contact office of financial Application aid for exact formula) All eligible students must annually prepare Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) – and submit a Concordia Seminary institutional • Need-Based Support – up to 50% financial aid application and a Free Application tuition support based on need analysis for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Both forms (contact office of financial aid for exact are available online. formula); students must also be in full- NOTE: The deadline for submitting all applica- time residence tion materials is March 1. Late submissions of • Merit-Based Support – an additional 50% applications are subject to reductions in the tuition support as long as a cumulative amounts of financial aid awarded. GPA of 3.5 is maintained • Priority Grants – grantsfrom “named” Financial Planning endowments continue to be administered Students should prepare a personal financial in accordance with the stipulations of the plan with realistic estimates of income and endowments; students must also be in expenses. The office of financial aid prepares full-time residence basic estimates of expenses, and can refer • Graduate Assistantships – Ph.D. students students to resources for personal financial should inquire with the Graduate School planning. about available assistantships Grant Information • Presidential Grants – proposed by the General – Advanced Studies Committee, endorsed • Extension fees for graduate examinations by the Financial Aid Committee, with final and written projects (theses, dissertations) approval by the Office of the President. are not eligible for financial aid.
75 DAVID L. ADAMS, S.T.M., PH.D. ANDREW H. BARTELT, M.A., M.DIV., PH.D. Associate Professor of Exegetical Theology Professor of Exegetical Theology Director, Center for Archaeology and the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Bible Concordia College, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Concordia Senior College, Fort Wayne, In- (A.A. 1969); Concordia Senior College, Fort diana (B.A. 1977); Concordia Seminary, St. Wayne, Indiana (B.A. 1971); University of Cam- Louis, Missouri (M.Div. 1981, S.T.M. 1983); bridge, Cambridge, England (B.A. Honours University of Cambridge, Cambridge, England 1973, M.A. 1977); Concordia Seminary, St. (Ph.D. 1997); pastor, St. Peter, Caseyville, Il- Louis, Missouri (M.Div. 1976); University of linois (1985-87); manager of microcomputer Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan (Ph.D. 1991); FACULTY services, Office of Information Systems, The assistant to the pastor, Peace, Mehlville, Mis- Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (1988-91); souri (1976-78); guest instructor, Concordia assistant professor and coordinator of the Seminary (1977-78); instructor (1978-81); pre-seminary program, Concordia College, assistant professor (1981-91); associate Ann Arbor, Michigan (1991-95); executive professor (1991-97); professor since 1997; director of the Office of Government Informa- assistant academic advisor (1984-95); act- tion, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, ing chairman of the department of exegetical Washington, District of Columbia (1995-2000); theology (1992); chairman, department of associate professor, Concordia Seminary, St. exegetical theology (1994-98); dean of admin- Louis, since 2000; director of educational istration and assistant to the president (1995- technology (2000-04); director, Center for 98); acting president (1996); vice president Archaeology and the Bible since 2009. for academic affairs and executive assistant to the president (1998-2010); executive vice CHARLES P. ARAND, TH.D. president for academic affairs since 2010. Professor of Systematic Theology Chairman, Department of Systematic JOEL D. BIERMANN, M.DIV., PH.D. Theology Associate Professor of Systematic Theology The Waldemar A. and June Schuette Concordia College, Ann Arbor, Michigan (B.A. Endowed Chair in Systematic Theology 1983); Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri Faculty Marshal (M.Div. 1987, Ph.D. 2002); assistant pastor, Curriculum Developer, Specific Ministry Trinity, Bemidji, Minnesota (1987-88); assistant Pastor Program pastor, St. Matthew, Holt, Michigan (1988-89); Concordia College, Milwaukee, Wisconsin pastor (1989-98); pastoral assistant, Lutheran (B.A. 1980); Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Church of Webster Gardens, Webster Groves, Missouri (M.Div. 1984, S.T.M. 1987, Th.D. Missouri, since 2000; assistant professor, 1989); pastor, St. John, Minden, and St. Luke, Concordia Seminary (2002-07); associate Covington, Illinois (1988-89); assistant profes- professor since 2007. sor, Concordia Seminary (1989-95); associ- ate professor (1995-2001); professor since GERHARD H. BODE, M.A., S.T.M., PH.D. 2001; chairman, department of systematic Assistant Professor of Historical Theology theology, since 1995; assistant dean of fac- Seminary Archivist ulty (1996-98); acting dean of faculty (1997); University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Min- faculty marshal since 1997; associate vice nesota (B.A. 1990); Concordia Seminary, St. president for academic affairs (1998-2004); Louis, Missouri (M.Div. 1995; S.T.M. 1999; Waldemar A. and June Schuette Endowed Ph.D. 2005); Washington University, St. Louis, Chair in Systematic Theology since 2003; Missouri (M.A. 1998); assistant pastor, Salem, curriculum developer, Specific Ministry Pastor Affton, Missouri, since 2004; guest instruc- program, since 2008. tor, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (2003-05); instructor (2005-07); assistant professor since 2007.
76 KENT J. BURRESON, M.A., S.T.M., PH.D. TIMOTHY P. DOST, M.DIV., PH.D. Associate Professor of Systematic Theology Associate Professor of Historical Theology Dean of the Chapel Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana (B.A. 1981); Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, (B.A. 1988); Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (M.Div. 1985); University of South- Missouri (M.Div. 1992; S.T.M. 1994); University ern California, Los Angeles, California (Ph.D. of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana (M.A. 1997); pastor, St. John, Colton, California FACULTY 1997; Ph.D. 2002); assistant to the pastor, St. (1985-90); pastor, Concordia, Inglewood, Peter, Mishawaka, Indiana (1996-99); assistant California (1990-98); interim pastor, Peace, pastor (1999-2000); instructor of theology, Estacada, Oregon (1998-99); interim pastor, University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana St. Martin’s, Winona, Minnesota (2000-02); (1997-98); instructor, Concordia Seminary, St. teacher, South Bay Lutheran High School, Louis, Missouri (2000-02); assistant professor Inglewood, California (1990-98); guest instruc- (2002-08); associate professor since 2008; tor, Concordia University, Portland, Oregon assistant dean of the chapel (2006-09); dean (1998-2000); guest instructor, Winona State of the chapel since 2009. University, Winona, Minnesota (2000-01); adjunct instructor (2001-02); assistant profes- WILLIAM W. CARR, JR., S.T.M. sor, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri Assistant Professor of Exegetical Theology (2002-07); associate professor since 2007. University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida (B.S.E. 1972); Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, THOMAS J. EGGER, M.DIV. Missouri (M.Div. 1983; S.T.M. 1997); pastor, Assistant Professor of Exegetical Theology Nazareth, Hopewell, Virginia (1983-94); guest Academic Advisor for Sem I Students instructor, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Mis- Central College, Pella, Iowa (B.A. 1993); Con- souri (1995-2000); assistant to the registrar cordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (M.Div. (2001-01); academic advisor and registrar 1997); pastor, Zion, Storm Lake, Iowa (2000- (2001-04); academic advisor and director of 05); guest instructor, Concordia Lutheran academic programming (2004-10); director Seminary, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (1999); of academic programming and curriculum assistant professor, Concordia Seminary, St. assessment since 2010; assistant professor Louis, Missouri, since 2005; academic advisor since 2001. for Sem I students since 2010.
ANTHONY A. COOK, M.DIV. JEFFREY A. GIBBS, S.T.M., PH.D. Assistant Professor of Practical Theology Professor of Exegetical Theology Associate Dean of Curriculum and Instruction Chairman, Department of Exegetical Theology Concordia University, River Forest, Illinois Rice University, Houston, Texas (B.A. 1974); (B.A. 1990); Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Missouri (M.Div. 1994); pastor, St. John, Gran- Indiana (M.Div. 1979, S.T.M. 1988); Union ite, City Illinois (1994-98); district missionary Theological Seminary in Virginia, Richmond, and, pastor Iowa West District, Nevada, Iowa Virginia (Ph.D. 1995); pastor, Calvary, St. Hel- (1998-99); senior/administrative pastor, King ens, Oregon (1979-86); pastor, Grade, Scap- of Kings, Mason, Ohio (1999-2005); director of poose, Oregon (1979-89); assistant professor, educational technology, Concordia Seminary, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri St. Louis, Missouri (2005-2007); director of (1992-97); associate professor (1997-2005); distance curricula (2007-2010); associate professor since 2005; assistant academic dean of curriculum and instruction since 2010; advisor (1996-99); academic advisor for Sem assistant professor since 2005. I students (1999-2010); acting chairman, de- partment of exegetical theology (2000-01); director of certification (2006-10); chairman, department of exegetical theology since 2010.
77 BRUCE M. HARTUNG, S.T.M., PH.D. JEFFREY J. KLOHA, S.T.M., PH.D. Associate Professor of Practical Theology Associate Professor of Exegetical Theology Associate Dean of Ministerial Formation Associate Dean of Theological Research and Director, Master of Divinity and Residential Publication CertificatePrograms Director, Parish Resources and Continuing Concordia Senior College, Fort Wayne, Indiana Education (B.A. 1963); Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Concordia College, Ann Arbor, Michigan (B.A. Missouri (M.Div. 1967; S.T.M. 1969); North- 1988); Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Mis- western University, Evanston, Illinois (Ph.D. souri (M.Div. 1992, S.T.M. 1998); University 1971); assistant pastor, Redeemer, Wauke- of Leeds, Leeds, UK (Ph.D. 2007); associate FACULTY gan, Illinois (1967-69); staff pastoral counselor, pastor, Gethsemane, Lakewood, Ohio (1993- Pastoral Counseling Center, Lutheran General 98); assistant professor, Concordia Seminary, Hospital, Park Ridge, Illinois (1971-73); director St. Louis, Missouri (1999-2007); associate (1973-83); executive director, Onondaga Pas- professor since 2007; managing editor, con- toral Counseling Center, Syracuse, New York cordiatheology.org (2007-10); associate dean (1983-91); director, LCMS Health Ministries, of theological research and publication, and The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, St. director of parish resources and continuing Louis, Missouri (1991-2002); executive director, education since 2010. Commission on Ministerial Growth and Sup- port, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod R. REED LESSING, S.T.M., PH.D. (1995-2005); associate professor, Concordia Professor of Exegetical Theology Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri, since 2002; direc- Director of the Graduate School tor of continuing education (2002-06); faculty St. John’s College, Winfield, Kansas (B.A. director of deaconess studies (2005-09); dean 1981); Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri of ministerial formation (2006-11); associate (M.Div. 1985, S.T.M. 1989, Ph.D. 2001); pastor, dean of ministerial formation since 2011. Christ the Servant, West Monroe, Louisiana (1986-90); pastor, Trinity, Broken Arrow, Okla- ERIK H. HERRMANN, M.DIV., PH.D. homa (1990-99); secretary, Oklahoma Dis- Assistant Professor of Historical Theology trict, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Director of Deaconess Studies (1991-94); second vice president (1997-99); Concordia University, Mequon, Wisconsin (B.A. assistant professor, Concordia Seminary, 1995); Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri St. Louis, Missouri (1999-2005); interim vice (M.Div. 2000; Ph.D. 2005); assistant pastor, president for student life (2004-06); associate Timothy, St. Louis, Missouri, since 2004; guest professor since 2005; director of graduate instructor, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Mis- school since 2007. souri (2004-05); instructor (2005-07); assistant professor since 2007; director of deaconess DAVID I.M. LEWIS, S.T.M. studies since 2009. Assistant Professor of Exegetical Theology Director of Certification California State University at Fullerton, Ful- lerton, California (B.A. 1988); Concordia Semi- nary, St. Louis, Missouri (M.Div. 1994, S.T.M. 1998); pastor, Grace, Crescent City, Califor- nia (1998-2004); guest instructor, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (1995-98, 2003); assistant professor since 2004. Director of certification since 2010.
78 RICHARD W. MARRS, M.S., M.DIV., PH.D. DALE. A MEYER, M.A., M.DIV., PH.D., D.D. Associate Professor of Practical Theology Professor of Practical Theology Dean of the Faculty President St. John’s College, Winfield, Kansas (A.A. Concordia Senior College, Fort Wayne, In- 1978); Concordia University, River Forest, diana (B.A. 1969); Concordia Seminary, St. Illinois (B.A. 1980); University of Kansas, Law- Louis, Missouri (M.Div. 1973); Washington rence, Kansas (M.S. 1985); Loyola Univer- University, St. Louis, Missouri (M.A. 1974, FACULTY sity, Chicago, Illinois (Ph.D. 1994); Concordia Ph.D. 1986); Concordia Theological Seminary, Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (Alternate Route Fort Wayne, Indiana (D.D. 1993); pastor, St. Certification 2001, M.Div. 2008); professor Peter, Memphis, Illinois, and St. Salvator, and counselor, St. John’s College, Winfield, Venedy, Illinois (1974-81); secretary, Southern Kansas (1982-86); professor and counselor, Illinois District, The Lutheran Church—Mis- Concordia University, River Forest, Illinois souri Synod (1979-81); second vice president (1986-98); pastor, Immanuel, Junction City, (1981-83); first vice president (1983-85); guest Kansas (2001-06); associate professor, Con- instructor, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, cordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri, since Missouri (1979-81); assistant professor and 2006; director of continuing education (2006- director of resident field education (1981- 09); dean of the faculty since 2010. 84); senior pastor, Holy Cross, Collinsville, Illinois (1984-88); Lutheran Hour speaker, DAVID R. MAXWELL, M.A., S.T.M., PH.D. International Lutheran Laymen’s League, Associate Professor of Systematic Theology St. Louis, Missouri (1988-2001); third vice University of Texas, Austin, Texas (B.A. president, The Lutheran Church—Missouri 1991); Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Mis- Synod (1995-98); professor and Gregg H. souri (M.Div. 1995, S.T.M. 1997); Washington Benidt Memorial Endowed Chair in Homilet- University, St. Louis, Missouri (M.A. 1995); ics and Literature, Concordia Seminary, St. University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana Louis, Missouri (2001-05); interim president (Ph.D. 2003); assistant pastor, Trinity, Elkhart, (2004-05); president since 2005. Indiana (2003-04); guest instructor, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (2000-01); guest GLENN A. NIELSEN, S.T.M., PH.D. instructor, Concordia Theological Seminary, Professor of Practical Theology Fort Wayne, Indiana (2003-04); assistant Director of Vicarage and Internship professor, Concordia Seminary, since 2004. University of Wisconsin, Marshfield, Wisconsin (1973-74); Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana (B.A. 1977); Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (M.Div. 1981, S.T.M. 1987); Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois (Ph.D. 1993); assistant pastor, Immanuel, St. Charles, Missouri (1982-87); assistant profes- sor, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (1990-96); associate professor (1996-2004); professor since 2004; director of vicarage (1990-2007); acting director of the Doctor of Ministry program (1997-98); director of vicarage and internship since 2007.
79 JOEL. P OKAMOTO, TH.D. PAUL R. RAABE, M.A., M.DIV., PH.D. Associate Professor of Systematic Theology Professor of Exegetical Theology Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cam- Concordia Teachers College, Seward, Ne- bridge, Massachusetts (B.S. 1982); Concordia braska (B.S. in Ed. 1975); Concordia Seminary, Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (M.Div. 1993, St. Louis, Missouri (M.Div. 1979); Washington S.T.M. 1996, Th.D. 1997); assistant pastor, University, St. Louis, Missouri (M.A. 1979); Abiding Savior, St. Louis, Missouri (1996-98); University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan instructor, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, (Ph.D. 1989); instructor, Concordia College, Missouri (1998-2000); assistant professor Ann, Arbor Michigan (1979-83); guest instruc- (2000-07); associate professor since 2007. tor, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri FACULTY (summer 1983); assistant professor (1983-90); JEFFREY A. OSCHWALD, M.A., M.DIV., associate professor (1990-97); professor since PH.D. 1997; guest instructor, Lutheran Theological Associate Professor of Exegetical Theology Seminary, Baguio City, Philippines (summer Coordinator, International Seminary Exchange 1996); chairman, department of exegetical Programs theology (1998-2010). Concordia College, Ann Arbor, Michigan (B.A. 1979); Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort VICTOR A. RAJ, TH.D. Wayne, Indiana (M.Div. 1983); University of Mission Professor of Exegetical Theology Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana (M.A. 1987, Director, Institute for Mission Studies Ph.D. 1993); pastor, New Hope, Ossian, In- Kerala University, Trivandrum, India (B.Sc. diana (1988-91); associate professor, China 1967); Gurukul College, Madras, India (B.D. Lutheran Seminary, Hsinchu, Taiwan, ROC 1971); Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (1994-2002); associate professor, Concordia (S.T.M. 1976, Th.D. 1981); pastor, St. Paul, Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri, since 2002; co- Cochin, India (1971-72); Youth Secretary, ordinator of international seminary exchange Trivandrum District, India Evangelical Lutheran programs since 2009. Church, India (1972-74); Gospel, Trivandrum, India (1975-84); director, Renewal Program, DAVID J. PETER, D.MIN. India Evangelical Lutheran Church (1984-88); Associate Professor of Practical Theology president, Concordia Theological Seminary, Director, Doctor of Ministry Program Nagercoil, India (1988-90); professor and Placement Counselor chairman of the division of theology, Concordia Chairman, Department of Practical Theology University, Mequon, Wisconsin (1990-95); University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska mission professor of exegetical theology, (B.A. 1982); Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri, since Missouri (M.Div. 1987); Trinity Evangelical Di- 1995; assistant director, Institute for Mission vinity School, Deerfield, Illinois (D.Min. 1999); Studies (1995-2009); director since 2009. visiting instructor of theology, Concordia Col- lege, Seward, Nebraska (1987-88); associate PAUL. W ROBINSON, S.T.M., PH.D. pastor, Trinity, Peoria, Illinois (1988-95); senior Professor of Historical Theology pastor (1995-98); assistant professor, Concor- Chairman, Department of Historical Theology dia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (1998-2004); Concordia College, River Forest, Illinois (B.A. associate professor since 2004; director of 1985); Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Mis- the Doctor of Ministry program since 1998; souri (M.Div. 1989, S.T.M. 1994); University placement counselor (1998-2004 and since of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois (Ph.D. 2001); 2007); acting director of placement (2004-07); pastor, St. John, Secor, Illinois (1990-92); interim chairman, department of practical instructor, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, theology (2009-10); chairman since 2010. Missouri (1996-98); assistant professor (1998- 2004); associate professor since 2004; faculty liaison to the Hispanic Institute of Theology (1998-2006); chairman, department of histori- cal theology since 2004; dean of ministerial formation (2006-08).
80 ROBERT L. ROSIN, M.DIV., PH.D. LEOPOLDO A. SÁNCHEZ M., M.DIV., PH.D. Professor of Historical Theology Associate Professor of Systematic Theology Director, Center for Reformation Research The Werner R.H. Krause and Elizabeth Ringger Concordia Teachers College, River Forest, Krause Endowed Chair for Hispanic Ministries Illinois (B.A. 1972); Concordia Seminary, St. Director, Center for Hispanic Studies Louis, Missouri (M.Div. 1976); Stanford Uni- Concordia University, Mequon, Wisconsin versity, Palo Alto, California (M.A. 1977, Ph.D. (B.A. 1995); Concordia Theological Semi- FACULTY 1986); instructor, Concordia Seminary (1981- nary, Fort Wayne, Indiana (M.Div. 1999); Con- 85); assistant professor (1985-90); associate cordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (Ph.D. professor (1990-97); professor since 1997; 2003); guest instructor, Concordia Seminary acting director of library services (1988-90); (2001-02); deployed staff, Hispanic Institute faculty marshal (1989-97); editor, Concordia of Theology (2003-04); assistant professor, Seminary Publications (1995-2005); chairman, Concordia Seminary, since 2004; director of department of historical theology (1995-2004); the Center for Hispanic Studies since 2006; guest instructor, Martin Luther Seminary, Lae, Werner R.H. Krause and Elizabeth Ringger Papua New Guinea (summer 1983); director Krause Endowed Chair for Hispanic Ministries of Center for Reformation Research since since 2007. 1997; guest professor, Mekane Yesus Semi- nary, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (spring 2001); DAVID R. SCHMITT, M.A., M.DIV., PH.D. theological education coordinator–Eurasia Associate Professor of Practical Theology for LCMS World Mission since 2004. Gregg H. Benidt Memorial Endowed Chair in Homiletics and Literature TIMOTHY E. SALESKA, M.DIV., M.PHIL., Concordia College, Ann Arbor, Michigan PH.D. (B.A. 1984); Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Associate Professor of Exegetical Theology Missouri (M.Div. 1988); University of Illinois, Dean of Ministerial Formation Champaign-Urbana, Illinois (M.A. 1990); St. John’s College, Winfield, Kansas (A.A. Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri 1976); Concordia College, Ann Arbor, Michigan (Ph.D. 2005); teaching assistant, University of (B.A. 1978); Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois (1988-90); Missouri (M.Div. 1982); Hebrew Union College, pastor, St. John the Divine, Chicago, Illinois Cincinnati, Ohio (M.Phil. 1991, Ph.D. 1999); (1990-95); adjunct faculty, Joliet Junior Col- pastor, Peace, Cincinnati, Ohio (1982-95); lege, Joliet, Illinois (1992-95); assistant profes- associate pastor, St. Paul’s, Napoleon, Ohio sor, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (1995-97); assistant professor, Concordia (1995-2006); associate professor since 2006; Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (1997-2003); Gregg. H Benidt Memorial Endowed Chair in associate professor since 2003; acting place- Homiletics and Literature since 2005. ment counselor (2004-07); editor, Concordia Theology Online (2006-08); director of M.Div. BRUCE G. SCHUCHARD, S.T.M., PH.D. and residential certificate programs (2008-11); Professor of Exegetical Theology associate dean of ministerial formation (2010- Dean of Advanced Studies 11); dean of ministerial formation since 2011. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan (B.S. 1979); Concordia Theological Semi- nary, Fort Wayne, Indiana (M.Div. 1984, S.T.M. 1985); Union Theological Seminary in Virginia, Richmond, Virginia (Ph.D. 1991); pastor, St. James, Victor, Iowa (1990-97); assistant pro- fessor, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Mis- souri (1997-2003); associate professor since 2003; dean of the graduate school (2003-06); dean of advanced studies since 2006.
81 WILLIAM W. SCHUMACHER, S.T.M., PH.D. JAMES. W VOELZ, M.DIV., PH.D. Mission Associate Professor of Historical Professor of Exegetical Theology Theology Concordia College, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dean of Theological Research and Publication (A.A. 1965); Concordia Senior College, Fort Wartburg College, Waverly, Iowa (B.A. Wayne, Indiana (B.A. 1967); Concordia Semi- 1981); Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Mis- nary, St. Louis, Missouri (M.Div. 1971); West- souri (M.Div. 1985, S.T.M. 1996, Ph.D. 2003); field House, Cambridge, England (1971-72); evangelistic missionary, Botswana, Africa University of Cambridge, Cambridge, England (1985-95); missionary counselor (1991-95); (Ph.D. 1978); assistant professor, Concordia assistant to the director of resident field educa- Theological Seminary, Springfield, Illinois FACULTY tion for cross-cultural experiences, Concordia (1975-76), and Fort Wayne, Indiana (1976- Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (1996-2007); 82); associate professor (1982-89); pastoral mission assistant professor (1998-2005); mis- assistant, Zion, Fort Wayne, Indiana (1984- sion associate professor since 2005; dean of 88); guest instructor, Concordia Seminary, theological research and publication since St. Louis, Missouri (summer 1983); associate 2006; theological coordinator – Africa for professor (1989-93); professor since 1993; LCMS World Mission since 2010. director of graduate studies (1996-98); dean of the graduate school (1998-2003); dean of WILLIAM G. UTECH, S.T.M., D.MIN. the faculty (2006-10). Associate Professor of Practical Theology Director of Resident Field Education ROBERT W. WEISE, M.DIV., PH.D. Concordia College, St. Paul, Minnesota (B.A. Professor of Practical Theology 1981); Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri The Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis Chair (M.Div. 1985, S.T.M. 1988); Covenant Theo- in Pastoral Ministry and the Life Sciences logical Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (D.Min. Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Illinois 2006); pastor, Holy Emmanuel, Bloomington, (B.S.n. i Ed 1967); University of Illinois, Urbana, Minnesota (1987-96); vacancy pastor, Christ Illinois (M.S. 1970, Ph.D. 1973); Concordia in, the City St. Louis, Missouri (2005-08); as- Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (M.Div. 1982); sistant professor, Concordia Seminary, St. instructor, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Louis, Missouri (1996-2003); associate pro- Kansas (1972-73); research associate, Wayne fessor since 2003; director of resident field State University, Detroit, Michigan (1973-74); education since 1996. assistant professor (1974-78); pastor, Zion, Bunker Hill, Illinois (1982-85); senior pastor, Our Savior’s, Springfield, Illinois (1985-92); associate professor, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (1992-2002); professor since 2002; The Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis Chair in Pastoral Ministry and the Life Sciences since 1992.
82 FACULTY EMERITI Karl L. Barth, M.Div., D.D. President Emeritus Ralph A. Bohlmann, President Emeritus Arthur D. Bacon, M.A.T., M.S.Ed., M.Div., Ph.D
David O. Berger, M.A., M.L.S. FACULTY Juan G. Berndt, Dipl., D.D. James L. Brauer, S.M.M., S.T.M., Ph.D. Louis A. Brighton, S.T.M., Ph.D. Jerrold A. Eickmann, M.Div. Ronald R. Feuerhahn, S.T.M., Ph.D. Arthur. F Graudin, D.Rel. Douglas R. Groll, M.Div., D.D. Horace D. Hummel, S.T.M., Ph.D. Won Yong Ji, Th.D. Erich H. Kiehl, Th.D. Charles. T Knippel, S.T.M., Ph.D. Robert A. Kolb, S.T.M., Ph.D., Litt.D., Litt.D. Harley L. Kopitske, M.Div. Thomas E. Manteufel, S.T.M., Ph.D. Elmer. W Matthias, D.Min. Norman E. Nagel, M.Div., Ph.D., LL.D., D.D. Francis C. Rossow, M.A., M.Div., Litt.D. Henry L. Rowold, Th.D William J. Schmelder, S.T.M. Paul L. Schrieber, Th.D. Leroy E. Vogel, S.T.M. Richard H. Warneck, S.T.M., Ph.D. David. W Wollenburg, S.T.M., D.Min.
83 RESIDENT FIELD EDUCATION SUPERVISORS Steven Albers Nathan Ruback Roger Altenberger Paul Rueckert Randy Asburry Jarold Rux Jason Auringer Allen Schade Mark Banger Allen Schenk Gordon Beck John Schmidtke Paul Biber Scott Schmieding David Bretscher Mitchel Schuessler FACULTY John Brunette Paul Schult Gary Byers Gary Schulte Douglas Chinberg Martin Schultz Joel Christiansen Timothy Seban Jeff Cloeter Scott Seidler Daniel Decker Paul Shaw Lonie Eatherton William Simmons William Engfehr Mark Smith David Fielding Charles Spomer Dion Garrett Martin Springer Douglas Gaunt David Strattmann Kevin Golden Steven Theiss Terry Grebing Mart Thompson Vernon Gundermann Tony Troup Monte Haun Chad Trunkill Roger Henning Keith Wachter Mark Hoehner Michael Walther John Jameson Richard Warneck Dennis Kastens Mark Weisner Bruce Keseman Timothy Wilkins Kurt Klaus Rodney Wise Vernon Koehlinger Warren Woerth Michael Kumm Richard Moody Theodore Laesch, Jr. Darrell Zimmerman Leonard Laetsch Wayne Lawrence For Modules: Vernon Lintvedt Darryl Anderson David Marth Allen Buckman David McBurney Steve Cohen Jack Miller Kevin Cook Kelly Mitteis Douglas Nicely Mark Nebel Kevin Parvis Michael Okine Karen Pitkin Timothy Ostermeyer Kelly Schjenken David Pelsue John Schmidtke Ronald Rall Roger Shamburg John Rathje Paul Shaw Matthew Roeglin Kara Simmons Robert Roegner Vince Stanley Stephen Rosebrock Keith Weise Mark Rouland Bill Wilson
84 VICARAGE SUPERVISORS Eric Allyn Lawrence Mitchell Robert Appold Terry Naasz Todd Arnold Dean Nadasdy W. M. Arp Martin Nutter Benjamin Bahr Wray Offerman
Mark Bangert Timothy Olson FACULTY Greg Bearss William Otte D. Keith Beasley Christopher Otten Darrel Bergelin Thomas Petersen Michael Bingenheimer Michael Petri Jonathan Bontke Walter Quandt Kory Boster Ronald Rall Mark Brandt Charles Reich David Bretscher Keith Ringers David Brighton Daryl Robarge Dana Brones Matthew Roeglin John Brunette Robert Rogers Mark Buckert John Roth Mark Carter Jeffery Prewitt Eric Cloeter Scott Sailer Kenneth Frese Jeffrey Scheer Joel Fritsche Scott Schmieding Jack Gillam Ronald Schornhorst Eloy Gonzalez Mark Schudde Robert Goodwin Gary Schultz Robert Gray Jeremy Schultz Gary Griffin Willis Schwichtenberg Robert Grimm Alan Sommer Marion Hendrickson Bryan Spang Barrie Henke John Telloni David Johnson Terry Theiss J.R. Jones Richard Tietjen Christopher Kellogg Hal Toenjes Anthony Kobak Matthew Troester Robert Koehler Gary Trowbridge Paul Krueger Kent Umbarger Loren Kruse Thomas Wenndt Sig Kunz Gary Werling Joel Kurz Mark Wiesner David Langewisch Rodney Wise Chester McCown Michael Wolfram Garry McCracken Matthew Wurm David Meggers Timothy Yeadon Douglas Meyer Ronald Youngdale Robert Meyer Darryl Zimmermann
85 COURSES Coursese ar numbered according to the fol- All courses conducted in residence at Concor- lowing categories: dia Seminary, except pre-seminary remedial 080-099 Pre-seminary remedial and theologi- courses,e ar taught at a post-baccalaureate/ cal language courses (not applicable graduate level. The following tables identify the to M.A., M.Div., or higher degree) departments and applicable subject prefixes, 100-199 Core courses (required in the M.Div., and the numbering system in current use: Alternate Route, and M.A. programs, usually as prerequisites for advanced Exegetical Theology (E, EO, EN) courses within the department) Systematic Theology (S) 400-499 Electives Historical Theology (H) 700-799 Courses designed especially for Practical Theology (P) the Alternate Route or for the M.A. Doctor of Ministry (DM) programs Deaconess (DC) 800-899 Graduate seminars (may be taken COURSES Theological Languages (TL) by M.Div. and M.A. students in spe- cial cases) 900-999 D.Min. seminars and courses
86 PRE-SEMINARY REMEDIAL AND THEOLOGICAL LANGUAGE COURSES ______
OT080 3 hours TL090 3 hours Old Testament Content and History This Theological German Essentials of grammar, course is designed to assist the student in vocabulary, and sentence structure to assist gaining the basic understanding of the con- students in acquiring a reading knowledge tent and history of the Old Testament, which of German. Designed for graduate students is prerequisite for the study of theology at who intend to take the reading proficiency the Seminary level. (Credit not applicable to examination in German and for M.Div. students
M.Div. or higher degree.) who wish to develop the ability to use and read COURSES theological materials in German. Satisfactory TL080 12 hours performance on a reading proficiency exami- Elementary Hebrew The essentials of He- nation is required for satisfactory completion brew morphology, syntax, and vocabulary. of this course. (Eligible for free elective credit (Credit not applicable to M.Div. or higher and tuition grants for M.Div. and M.Deac. only.) degree.) TL091 3 hours TL081 3 hours Theological Latin Essentials of grammar, Hebrew Review (Prerequisite: EO092 or vocabulary, and sentence structure to assist equivalent) Basic review of Hebrew mor- studentsn i acquiring a reading knowledge of phology, syntax, and vocabulary. (Credit Latin. Designed for graduate students who not applicable to M.Div. or higher degree.) intend to take the reading proficiency exami- nation in Latin and for M.Div. students who NT080 3 hours wisho t develop the ability to use and read New Testament Content and History This theological materials in Latin. Satisfactory course is designed to assist the student in performance on a reading proficiency exami- gaining the basic understanding of the content nation is required for satisfactory completion and history of the New Testament, which is of this course. (Eligible for free elective credit prerequisite for the study of theology at the and tuition grants for M.Div. and M.Deac. only.) Seminary level. (Credit not applicable to M.Div. or higher degree.) TL092 3 hours Theological French Essentials of grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure to assist TL085 12 hours students in acquiring a reading knowledge Elementary Greek The essentials of Greek morphology, syntax, and vocabulary. (Credit of French. Designed for graduate students not applicable to M.Div. or higher degree.) who intend to take the reading proficiency examination in French and for M.Div. students who wish to develop the ability to use and read TL086 3 hours theological materials in French. Satisfactory Greek Review (Prerequisite: EN093 or equiva- performance on a reading proficiency exami- lent) Basic review of Greek morphology, syn- nation is required for satisfactory completion tax, and vocabulary. (Credit not applicable to of this course. (Eligible for free elective credit M.Div. or higher degree.) and tuition grants for M.Div. and M.Deac. only.)
CD080 3 hours Basics of Christian Doctrine This course is designed to assist the student in gaining the basic understanding of Christian doctrine, which is prerequisite for the study of theology at the Seminary level. (Credit not applicable to. M.Div or higher degree.)
87 DEPARTMENT OF EXEGETICAL THEOLOGY Required courses are listed first, followed by electives. Not all electives in the catalog will be offered in the current academic year. A complete schedule of courses for a specific quarter will be available at the time of registration.
REQUIRED COURSES ______
EO101 2 hours EO107 3 hours Hebrew Biblical Readings (Prerequisite: Isaiah and the Prophets (Prerequisite: E102) proficiency in biblical Hebrew) Practice in the This course consists of two related parts: (1) “art of translation” by applying fundamental an overview of the second part of the Hebrew skillsn i Hebrew to basic interpretation of Bible, known as “the Prophets,” in which top-
COURSES biblical texts. Readings selected will lay the ics of an isagogical nature will be discussed; foundation for hermeneutics and subsequent (2) an exegetical study of Isaiah on the basis courses. of the Hebrew text.
EN101 2 hours EN105 3 hours Greek Biblical Readings (Prerequisite: profi- The Synoptic Gospels (Prerequisite: E102) ciency in biblical Greek) Practice in the “art of This course consists of two related parts: (1) translation” by applying fundamental skills in an overview of isagogical matters pertaining Greek to basic interpretation of biblical texts. to all of the synoptic gospels; (2) an exegeti- Readings selected will lay the foundation for cal study of that synoptic gospel, which will hermeneutics and subsequent courses. be central to the church’s lectionary for the upcoming year. E102 3 hours Biblical Hermeneutics (Prerequisites: EO101, EN106 3 hours EN101) This course is devoted to an investiga- John and the Catholic Epistles (Prerequi- tion into the art of interpreting the canonical site: E102 and EN105) This course consists textf o Scripture (Old and New Testaments in of two related parts: (1) an introduction to their original languages) in light of historical the study of the Johannine corpus and the precedents and developments with a view catholic Epistles; (2) a treatment of the Gospel to setting forth an adequate methodology according to St. John. for persons training for the pastoral ministry. EN107 3 hours EO105 3 hours The Pauline Epistles and Acts (Prerequi- Exodus and the Torah (Prerequisite: E102) site: E102 and EN105) This course consists This course consists of two related parts: (1) of two related parts: (1) an overview of the an overview of the first five books of the Old Pauline Epistles and Acts in which topics of Testament in which topics of an isagogical an isagogical nature will be discussed; (2) an nature will be discussed; (2) an exegetical exegetical study of Galatians or Romans on study of selected sections of Exodus on the the basis of the Greek text. basis of the Hebrew text.
EO106 3 hours Psalms and Writings (Prerequisite: E102) This course consists of two related parts: (1) an overview of the third part of the Hebrew Bible, known as “the Writings,” in which topics of an isagogical nature will be discussed; (2) an exegetical study of selected Psalms on the basis of the Hebrew text.
88 E109 2 hours Seminar in Biblical Theology (Prerequi- site: vicarage) The course will introduce the students to the methodological issues of “biblical theology.” The course will focus on the distinctive idioms and emphases of the various parts of the Scriptures (e.g., historical narratives, prophecy, prayer, wisdom Synop- tics, Johannine, Pauline) and on the broader themes (e.g., justification, kingdom of God, COURSES covenant, Zion, Messiah), especially as they demonstrate the unity of the entire biblical canon. Special attention will be given to the relationship between the two testaments and to the understanding of sound exegetical method as a basis for theological conclusions and applications.
GENERAL ELECTIVES ______(letter prefix: E)
E470 3 hours E476 3 hours Biblical Theology of Mission (Prerequi- Biblical Archaeology The contribution of sites: P160, E102) This course will study Holy Near Eastern archaeology to the understand- Scripture from a missiological perspective. ing of the biblical world. Exegesis of relevant A survey of both Old and New Testaments biblical texts that are given an increased un- will be combined with an intensive study of derstanding by extrabiblical research. Atten- selected pericopes in the original languages, tion to the appropriate purposes, methods, with a view to understanding how fundamental, and limits of nondocumentary archaeological pervasive, and rich the mission outreach of evidence in interpreting the Bible. God is throughout Scripture. E700 3 hours E474 Up to 6 hours Art of Interpretation This course is devoted Archaeological Practicum Concordia Semi- to an investigation into the art of interpreting nary offers up to six hours of credit or transfer the canonical text of Scripture (Old and New credit (towards free electives) for participation Testaments) in light of historical precedents in approved archaeological excavations in and developments with a view to setting forth Bible Lands that are accompanied by ap- an adequate methodology for persons train- propriate academic instruction and discipline. ing to become pastors and teachers in the Regular programs are offered by Jerusalem church today. University College and the American Schools of Oriental Research, in which the Seminary E800 3 hours maintains memberships, and others are fre- Problems in Hermeneutics An investiga- quently available. tion of such basic hermeneutical issues as: the translator as interpreter, the canon as a hermeneutical problem, inspiration and al- legory, tradition as interpreter, “what it meant and what it means,” “The New Hermeneutic.”
89 E801 3 hours E809 3 hours Major Figures in Hermeneutics (Prerequi- Advanced Biblical Theology The course site: E800 or permission of the instructor) An examines principles and methods of biblical in-depth study of the interpretive theories of theology in terms of the relationship between theologians and critics who are/have been the disciplines of exegetical and systematic engaged in hermeneutical inquiry, especially theology. It surveys past and current issues those whose work is of contemporary sig- and demonstrates results through case stud- nificance for the interpretation of both text ies of broad biblical themes that interface and life. Figures considered will change as with diachronic/synchronic, intertextual/ appropriate. intercanonical, and exegetical/systematic perspectives.
OLD TESTAMENT ELECTIVES______
COURSES (letter prefix: EO) Electives that deal with the exegesis of specific biblical books orpassages are listed after all other electives.
EO401X 1 hour EO472 3 hours Hebrew Bible Lectionary Readings (Pre- Old Testament Theology The course will requisite: EO101) This course uses selections examine the nature of the discipline known from the current lectionary as the basis for as “Old Testament Theology,” its history, practice in the intermediate “art of translation.” methods, and leading scholars. By working The purpose of the course is to help advance through selected Hebrew texts of special thes student’ current ability with the Hebrew of theological significance, students will develop the Old Testament, and to establish a lifelong their skill at describing Old Testament theol- habit of learning and use of the Hebrew of ogy, interpreting theological themes in their the Old Testament (M.Div. credit earned only Old Testament context, and relating them to with a combination of 3 lectionary readings. New Testament theology. Maximum of six credits/2 combinations). EO473 3 hours EO404 3 hours Millennialism and Prophecy Hermeneutical Rapid Reading of the Old Testament Read- and exegetical investigation of a major issue ing of as much as possible of representative dividing Lutherans and many other conserva- portions of the Old Testament, especially tives. Concentration especially upon the land prose passages with theological significance. prophecies and other portions of the Old Development of both linguistic and theological Testament upon which the chiliastic misin- facility toward independent handling of texts. terpretations are usually based.
EO470 3 hours EO480 3 hours Old Testament Paradigms for Mission A Biblical Aramaic Inductive introduction to study of the Scriptures from the perspective this “cousin” of biblical Hebrew on the basis of mission, including an overview of the life of sections in Ezra and Daniel written in it. of Israel as God’s agent of salvation; special note of Israel’s interaction with nonIsraelites and their gods; study of refocused and re- EO481 3 hours newed impetus on salvation for all nations Ugaritic (Prerequisite: EO480) Elements of in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus the Ugaritic language and reading of as many Christ; detailed study of selected pericopes of the Ras Shamra texts as possible. Special that reflect God’s universal mission; implica- accent on the light shed by the subject on tions for contemporary mission and ministry. biblical philology and background.
90 EO499 3 hours EO804 3 hours Independent Study Elective (Prerequisite: Advanced Reading of the Old Testament vicarage) Independent study program in the A rapid reading of major portions of the He- area of the student’s choice, based on a brew Old Testament, emphasizing problems prospectus established in consultation with of text, language, and grammar. the instructor. An independent study elective offers an opportunity to explore an area of EO895 3 hours special interest that is outside the usual scope Research Project Independent study project of a regular course or to conduct a deeper for graduate students under the supervision of
investigation of a topic that is contained in a a selected instructor on the basis of a student- COURSES regular course. Qualified students may take prepared prospectus. Prospectus forms are only one independent study elective for credit available from the Graduate School. toward the M.Div. degree. Prospectus forms are available in the Registrar’s Office. EO896 9 hours Master of Sacred Theology Thesis Registra- EO707 3 hours tion in this course entitles the student to the Introduction to the Old Testament The services of a thesis committee to direct thesis course offers a survey of the history of Israel research and writing, and to thesis credit. and an analysis of each book of the Old Testa- Registration is valid for one calendar year. ment in the light of this background. Stress is on theology, applicability, structure, form, and general content. EO897 0 hours Doctoral Dissertation Registration in this EO795 3 hours course entitles the student to the services Research Project Independent study project of a dissertation committee to direct dis- for M.A. students, supervised by a selected sertation research and writing, and to dis- instructor on the basis of a prospectus pre- sertation credit. Registration is valid for one pared by the student. Prospectus forms are calendar year. available from the Graduate School. EO899 3 hours EO796 6 hours Extensive Readings Extensive readings in an Master of Arts Thesis Registration in this area not normally offered in other courses, on course entitles the student to the services of the basis of a selected bibliography prepared a thesis committee to direct thesis research by the department. Final paper to summarize and writing, and to thesis credit. Registration the various interpretations or to make coher- is valid for one calendar year. ent patterns of readings. Final examination to evaluate breadth of reading and insights EO801 3 hours gained. Prospectus forms are available from Major Figures in OT Interpretation (Pre- the Graduate School. requisite: Instructor Approval) This course will study exegesis of a major contemporary OT interpreter. It is planned that the scholar in focus will make a personal appearance for a number of sessions to interact with the members of the class, in order to foster the development of their own exegetical method and expertise.
91 NEW TESTAMENT ELECTIVES______(letter prefix: EN) Electives that deal with the exegesis of specific biblical books orpassages are listed after all other electives.
EN401X 1 hour EN481 3 hours Greek Bible Lectionary Readings (Prerequi- Apostolic Fathers This course will acquaint site: EN101) This course uses selections from the student with important writings from the the current lectionary as the basis for practice period immediately following the apostolic era, in the intermediate “art of translation.” The viz., the early second century. Focus will be purpose of the course is to help advance the on the letters of Ignatius, the Didache (Teach- student’s current ability with the Greek of the ing of the 12 Apostles), and the Shepherd of New Testament, and to establish a lifelong Hermas. Students will see strong signs of both COURSES habit of learning and use of the Greek of the continuity and discontinuity between these New Testament (M.Div. credit earned only with early works and the NT. Except for overview a combination of six credits/2 combinations). and introductory purposes, the texts will be considered in Greek. EN404 3 hours Cursory Reading of the New Testament A EN499 3 hours rapid reading of major portions of the Greek Independent Study Elective (Prerequisite: New Testament, with special emphasis on vicarage) Independent study program in the problems of text, language, and grammar. area of the student’s choice based on a pro- Some readings from Greek literature con- spectus established in consultation with the temporary with the New Testament may also instructor. An independent study elective be featured. offers an opportunity to explore an area of special interest that is outside the usual scope EN408 3 hours of a regular course or to conduct a deeper Issues in NT Textual Criticism (Prerequisites: investigation of a topic that is contained in a E102, one core NT course) Focused, detailed regular course. Qualified students may take study of current issues and problems in textual only one independent study elective for credit criticism of the New Testament, building upon toward the M.Div. degree. Prospectus forms the introductory material in E102. Focus will are available in the Registrar’s Office. be on the transmission of the text, the use and evaluation of critical editions, discussion EN709 3 hours of the “Canons of Criticism,” the praxis of Theology in the New Testament (Prerequi- textual criticism in the analysis of key pas- site: E700) This course considers how the New sages, and the relationship of textual criticism Testament documents present and elaborate to a theological understanding of the nature classical Christian theological themes. Stu- of Scripture. dents study texts throughout the New Testa- ment corpus to observe how key doctrines EN463 3 hours of the faith, from creation and fall to salvation Life and Thought of St. Paul (Prerequisite: and eschatology, are woven throughout the EN107) A course designed to gain a firsthand corpus, which illustrates the importance of knowledge of Paul and his work. Primary these doctrines to the church’s faith and wit- sources and readings in this area of Pauline ness, then and now. studies. Review of the chief theological em- phases of his individual letters. EN795 3 hours Research Project Independent study project for M.A. students supervised by a selected instructor on the basis of a prospectus pre- pared by the student. Prospectus forms are available from the Graduate School.
92 EN796 6 hours EN880 3 hours Master of Arts Thesis Registration in this Introduction to the Septuagint A study of course entitles the student to the services of the Greek Old Testament and its importance in a thesis committee to direct thesis research the exegesis of the Old and New Testaments. and writing, and to thesis credit. Registration Special attention is given to the text and to is valid for one calendar year. the role that the LXX plays in the linguistic and theological background of the New Testament. EN801 3 hours EN895 3 hours Major Figures in NT Interpretation (Pre- Research Project Independent study project requisite: Instructor Approval) This course for graduate students under the supervision of COURSES will study exegesis of a major contemporary a selected instructor on the basis of a student- NT interpreter. It is planned that the scholar prepared prospectus. Prospectus forms are in focus will make a personal appearance available from the Graduate School. for a number of sessions to interact with the members of the class, in order to foster the development of their own exegetical method EN896 9 hours and expertise. Master of Sacred Theology Thesis Registra- tion in this course entitles the student to the EN804 3 hours services of a thesis committee to direct thesis Advanced Reading of the New Testament research and writing, and to thesis credit. A rapid reading of major portions of the Greek Registration is valid for one calendar year. New Testament, with special emphasis on problems of text, language, and grammar. EN897 0 hours Some readings from Greek literature con- Doctoral Dissertation Registration in this temporary with the New Testament also may course entitles the student to the services be featured. of a dissertation committee to direct dis- sertation research and writing, and to dis- EN844 3 hours sertation credit. Registration is valid for one The Christology of the Book of Revelation calendar year. A comprehensive study of the Christology of Revelation and, in connection with the New EN899 3 hours Testament, an appreciation of the exalted role Extensive Readings Extensive readings in an of the glorified Christ in the life of the church area not normally offered in other courses, on and in eschatology. the basis of a selected bibliography prepared EN863 3 hours by the department. Final paper to summarize Studies in the Life of St. Paul This is a semi- the various interpretations or to make coher- nar designed to gain a firsthand understanding ent pattern of readings. Final examination ofs Paul’ life, work, and thought. It comprises a to evaluate breadth of reading and insights study of the primary sources (Paul’s epistles), gained. Prospectus forms are available from the Book of Acts, and readings in the field the Graduate School. of presentday Pauline studies. It includes a review of the chief theological emphases of individual apostolic letters.
EN865 3 hours Studies in Christology This course will examine the various dimensions of biblical Christology, including recent debates over the historical Jesus and the relation between biblical Christology and the Christological formulations of the early church.
93 ELECTIVES—SPECIFIC BOOKS/PASSAGES______The following courses consist of detailed exegesis of the original text, in whole or in part, including discussion of textual criticism, historical context, and literary features. Special attention is given to the review and application of hermeneutical principles, including the determination of authorial intent, the study of the relationship between the testaments, and the review of how the Spirit through Word and Sacrament makes the Biblical mes- sage, in its context, relevant to ecclesiastical and individual needs today. Courses are of- fered according to interest and need. Prerequisites are indicated in parentheses. Although requirements will differ, the same title will be used for a 700- or 800-level course with the same final two digits as a course listed below.
Old Testament New Testament
COURSES EO410 Genesis 3 hrs (EO105) EN410 Matthew 3 hrs (EN105) EO411 Genesis 111 3 hrs (EO105) EN411 Mark 3 hrs (EN105) EO412 Exodus 3 hrs (EO105) EN412 Luke 3 hrs (EN105) EO413 Leviticus 3 hrs (EO105) EN415 Acts 3 hrs (EN107) EO415 Deuteronomy 3 hrs (EO105) EN420 Romans 3 hrs (EN107) EO425 Chronicles 3 hrs (EO106) EN421 I Corinthians 3 hrs (EN107) EO429 Former Prophets 3 hrs (EO107) EN422 II Corinthians 3 hrs (EN107) EO430 Job 3 hrs (EO106) EN423 Galatians 3 hrs (EN107) EO431 Selected Psalms 3 hrs (EO106) EN424 Ephesians 3 hrs (EN107) EO432 Proverbs 3 hrs (EO106) EN425 Philippians 3 hrs (EN107) EO435 Wisdom Literature 3 hrs (EO106) EN426 Colossians 3 hrs (EN107) EO436 Canticles 3 hrs (EO106) EN427 I and II 3 hrs (EN107) (Song of Songs) Thessalonians EO440 Isaiah 139 3 hrs (EO107) EN428 Pastoral Epistles 3 hrs (EN107) EO441 Isaiah 4066 3 hrs (EO107) EN429 Philemon 3 hrs (EN107) EO443 Lamentations 3 hrs (EO106) EN430 Hebrews 3 hrs (EN106) EO442 Jeremiah 3 hrs (EO107) EN431 James 3 hrs (EN106) EO444 Ezekiel 3 hrs (EO107) EN432 I Peter 3 hrs (EN106) EO445 Daniel 3 hrs (EO106) EN433 II Peter and Jude 3 hrs (EN106) (Prereq: EO480) EN440 John 3 hrs (EN106) EO447 PostExilic 3 hrs (EO107) EN441 I, II, and III John 3 hrs (EN106) Prophets EN442 Revelation 3 hrs (EN106) EO448 Messianic 3 hrs EN460 Parables of Our 3 hrs (EN105) Prophecies (any OTcore) Lord EO449 SeventhCentury 3 hrs (EO107) EN462 Passion Narratives 3 hrs (EN105 Prophecy or EN106) EO450 Hosea 3 hrs (EO107) EO451 Joel 3 hrs (EO107) EO452 Amos 3 hrs (EO107) EO453 Obadiah 3 hrs (EO107) EO455 Micah 3 hrs (EO107) EO471 OT Lessons 3 hrs (any OT core)
94 DEPARTMENT OF SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY Required courses are listed first, followed by electives. Not all electives in the catalog will be offered in the current academic year. A complete schedule of courses for a specific quarter will be available at the time of registration.
REQUIRED COURSES ______
S100 3 hours S118 3 hours
Lutheran Mind An introduction to Lutheran Systematics IV (Prerequisite: vicarage) This COURSES theological reflection. The course presents and course examines and considers Christian discusses the nature and task of theological doctrine of and theological reflection upon reflection; the responsibilities and qualities of the church and the Office of the Holy Ministry, the theologian; and such key motifs in theo- especially with application to contemporary logical reflection as the two kinds of righteous- theological issues such as the church’s mis- ness, the two realms, Law and Gospel, the sion and evangelism, ecumenism, church fel- theology of the cross, and the Word of God. lowship, the relationship of the baptized and Special attention will be given to recognizing the public ministry, the ordination of women, and characterizing the ecclesial context in and the relationship between the church and which and for which theology is undertaken. the world.
S115 3 hours S124 3 hours Systematics I (Prerequisite: S125) This course Lutheran Confessions I (Prerequisite: S100) examines and considers Christian doctrine A study of the doctrinal content of the ecu- of and theological reflection upon the Triune menical creeds, the Augsburg Confession, God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; God’s work the Apology of the Augsburg Confession, the of creation; and his creatures, angels and man. Smalcald Articles, and the Treatise in terms of the historical and theological setting of these documents and of our presentday commit- S116 3 hours ment to them. Systematics II (Prerequisite: S115) This course examines and considers Christian doctrine of and theological reflection upon S125 3 hours the person and work of Christ, salvation by Lutheran Confessions II (Prerequisite: S124) grace, and the ministry of the means of grace A study of the doctrinal content of Luther’s in relation to justification through faith and Large and Small Catechisms and the Formula conversion. of Concord in terms of their historical and theological setting and of our presentday commitment to them. S117 3 hours Systematics III (Prerequisite: S116) This course examines and considers Christian S126 3 hours doctrine of and theological reflection upon the Religious Bodies of America (Prerequi- Holys Spirit’ work through the Word of God in site: S115) A study of the doctrinal position its, oral written, and sacramental (Baptism and of Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic the Lord’s Supper) forms and in the Christian Churches; historical background and present life (sanctification vocation), and eschatology. doctrinal position of other Protestants; trends and tendencies in other denominations and religious movements of North America.
95 S127 2 hours World Religions (Prerequisite: S115) This course will examine the basic tenets and teachings of major world religions for the pur- posef o Christian encounter and response. Attention is given to examining their distinctive beliefs, their popular appeal, and their errors, as well as to witnessing to the Gospel in the midst of the resurgence of these religions.
ELECTIVES ______
COURSES S400 3 hours S404 3 hours The Word of God (Prerequisite: S117) A The Doctrine of Man (Prerequisites: S116) An survey study of the doctrine of the Word of examination of the doctrine of man, drawing God as taught in Scripture, the church fathers, especially on Scripture, the Lutheran Confes- the medieval scholastics, the reformers, and sions, and Luther’s writings. Topics include representative modern theologians. the image of God, human nature and sin, and the relationship of anthropology to Christol- S401 3 hours ogy and soteriology. Theology of Scripture (Prerequisite: S117) A theological examination of the nature and uses S405 3 hours of Scripture, focusing on soteriological and Christology (Prerequisite: S116) The work ecclesiological characterizations of Scripture and person of Christ according to Scripture. and its uses. Special attention will be given The Christological problems and conclu- to contemporary discussions. sions of the early church. The Christology of the Reformation. The modern discussion in Christology. S402 3 hours Studies in Creation (Prerequisite: S115) The S406 3 hours doctrine of creation as taught in the Scriptures. Justification by Faith (Prerequisite: S116) A survey of Old Testament and New Testa- A comparative study of Lutheran, Roman ment references to creation. Special attention Catholic, and Reformed confessions on this to problems. Creation and preservation. The doctrine. Special attention to the scriptural theory of evolution in the light of the Scriptures. basis of the Lutheran teaching on justification, ton moder efforts to present the doctrine, and to attempts of classic and modern theologians S403 3 hours to state and defend the Lutheran doctrine. The Doctrine of God (Prerequisite: S115) Natural and revealed knowledge of God. The attributesf o God. Unity and Trinity according to S410 3 hours the Scriptures. Consideration of the positions The Holy Spirit (Prerequisite: S117) Person of the ancient church, classical Lutheranism, and ministry of the Holy Spirit, His activity in and representative modern theologians on the universe, the Word, the church, and the this article. faith and life of the individual Christian. Par- ticular emphasis on contemporary theological interests and movements.
96 S411 3 hours S427 3 hours Church Fellowship (Prerequisite: S118) A Byzantine Theology (Prerequisites: S117) A seminarn i the principles and problems in- study of the theology of the Eastern Orthodox volved in the establishment and practice of churches in the context of their history and altar and pulpit fellowship among Christians church life, based on readings in ancient and with special reference to contemporary Lu- contemporary Orthodox writers, with special theranism. focus on the doctrines of God, salvation, and the church. S412 3 hours Holy Baptism (Prerequisite: S117) An inten- S433 3 hours COURSES sive study of the scriptural and confessional Man and Woman in Christ (Prerequisite: materialsn o Baptism, as well as an exami- S115) Within the context of creation and in nation of the baptismal theologies of other light of the scriptural revelation, this course confessions. Extensive readings in current wille explor the distinctive roles of man and literature on Baptism. woman within the church and world. The course will include study of critical bibli- S413 3 hours cal texts and a consideration of relevant The Lord’s Supper (Prerequisite: S117) Ex- ecclesiastical history, but will concentrate amination and discussion of contemporary on contemporary issues and applications in theological, ecumenical, and practical empha- the context of parish ministry. ses and problems in the understanding and use of the Lord’s Supper, on the basis of bibli- S434 cal, historical, and confessional background. Christian Witness in U.S. Cultures The semi- nar provides tools for Christian witness on the basis of fundamental Lutheran assumptions, S414 3 hours e.g., regarding the proper distinction of Law Eschatology (Prerequisite: S117) This course and Gospel, the distinction of the two kinds highlights theological issues in the area of the of righteousness, the nature of justification “last things” from biblical, systematic, and by faith in Christ, and the power of God’s practical perspectives. It examines various Wordn i oral, written and sacramental forms. phenomena in eschatological thinking today. It cultivates skills in assessing the under- standing of evil in American environments S415 3 hours within the framework of biblical revelation. It Law and Gospel (Prerequisite: S117) Studies develops ways to relate the Gospel of Christ in the doctrines of Law and Gospel as set forth to a variety of situations in which Americans in Scripture, the Lutheran Confessions, and find themselves. later theology. Special attention will be given to the importance of their proper distinction S435 with respect to the interpretation of Scripture, Christian Apologetics (Prerequisites: S117) their use as motifs in the exposition of theol- A survey of the nature, objectives, and im- ogy, and their applicability in pastoral practice. portance of Christian apologetics in the con- temporary culture, with particular emphasis S418 3 hours on its application for Christian education and The Holy Ministry (Prerequisite: S118) Man- evangelism. date, doctrine, tradition, and practice. A study of pertinent scriptural and confessional refer- ences. An examination of such matters as apostolic succession, Montanism, Donatism, the Saxon tradition through Walther, and con- temporary issues.
97 S441 3 hours S499 3 hours Bioethics (Prerequisite: S115) A study of Independent Study Elective (Prerequisite: scriptural principles on which bioethical de- Vicarage) Independent study program in the cisionse ar to be based. The bases of deci- area of the student’s choice based on a pro- sion making. Examples of current bioethical spectus established in consultation with the problems: abortion, death and dying, genetic instructor. An independent study elective engineering, in vitro fertilization, tissue and offers an opportunity to explore an area of organ transplants, homosexuality, allocation special interest that is outside the usual scope of scientific and medical resources, etc. of a regular course or to conduct a deeper investigation of a topic that is contained in a S444 3 hours regular course. Qualified students may take Theological Ethics (Prerequisite: S117) An only one independent study elective for credit inquiry of the object of ethical study from its toward the M.Div. degree. Prospectus forms are available in the Registrar’s Office. COURSES historical background to the present time. The relationship of such inquiries to cognate S795 3 hours topics. Emphasis upon an examination of the Research Project Independent study project principles of Christian ethics pertaining to for M.A. students supervised by a selected topics accepted for studying a contemporary instructor on the basis of a prospectus pre- context. Students will be invited to formulate pared by the student. Prospectus forms are their own estimates or critical evaluations available from the Graduate School. of topics.
S796 6 hours S450 3 hours Master of Arts Thesis Registration in this Studies in Luther’s Theology (Prerequisite: course entitles the student to the services of S125) A topical analysis of Luther’s theology in a thesis committee to direct thesis research the light of modern research and its relevance and writing, and to thesis credit. Registration to the history of ideas and contemporary is valid for one calendar year. theology. S806 3 hours S460 3 hours Seminar on Justification Through Faith A Late Reformation Lutheranism: 1546–1580 seminar on contemporary issues in the doc- (Prerequisite: S125) An investigation into the trinef o justification through faith. An in-depth contributions of Philip Melanchthon, Martin investigation of the doctrine from exegetical, Chemnitz, and the Formula of Concord in confessional, doctrinal, historical, practical, the history and development of the Lutheran and ecumenical perspectives. church and its theology. An analysis of Mel- anchthon’s Loci Communes and Chemnitz’ S813 3 hours Loci Theologici with emphasis on the doc- Studies in the Doctrine of the Lord’s Supper trines of Scripture, Christology, justification, Examination and discussion of contemporary and the sacraments. theological, ecumenical, and practical empha- ses and problems in the understanding and S470 3 hours use of the Lord’s Supper, on the basis of bibli- Trends in Modern Theology (Prerequisites: cal, historical, and confessional background. S117) A seminar on the basis of original sources on major movements and leaders in S818 3 hours American and European theology since the The Holy Ministry A seminar treating the end of World War I, with particular reference mandate, doctrine, tradition, and practice to the past decade. of the holy ministry. An examination on the basis of scriptural and confessional resources of such matters as apostolic succession, Montanism, Donatism, the Saxon tradition through Walther, and contemporary issues.
98 S822 3 hours S870 3 hours Seminar on the Apology of the Augsburg Seminar in Contemporary Theology An Confession An in-depth exegetical read- advanced examination into specific aspects ing and theological study of the Apology in of contemporary theology and individual con- the light of recent scholarly developments. temporary theologians of various schools Special attention will be given to the Apol- and orientation. ogy’s role as an exposition of the Augsburg Confession, to the role of Philip Melanchthon, S894 3 hours and to the theology of the late Middle Ages as Creeds and Confessions An examination the counterpoint for the Apology’s arguments. of the origin, nature, and purpose of creeds COURSES and confessions in the early church and the S824 3 hours Reformation era and their use in contemporary Seminar on the Formula of Concord An ecumenical dialogues. Special attention will in-depth exegetical and theological study of be given to the hermeneutical role of confes- the Formula of Concord within its historical sions as expositions of Scripture, the place context in the light of current scholarly dis- of confessions as resources for theology, the cussion of the era of confessionalization and manifestation of confession in liturgy, and the the issues treated in the Formula. Attention ongoing task of maintaining a confessional will be paid to theological method, historical identity through confessing the faith in an shaping of the issues in dispute in the later ecumenical and pluralistic age. Lutheran reformation, and the significance of the Formula’s teaching for church life today. S895 3 hours Research Project Independent study project for graduate students under the supervision of S850 3 hours a selected instructor on the basis of a student- Studies in the Theology of Luther A topical prepared prospectus. Prospectus forms are analysis of Luther’s theology in the light of available from the Graduate School. modern research. Its relevance to the history of ideas and contemporary theology. Book reviews and research papers. S896 9 hours Master of Sacred Theology Thesis Registra- tion in this course entitles the student to the S856 3 hours Teaching the Catechism with Luther A servicesf o a thesis committee to direct thesis seminar that seeks to lead the student into research and writing, and to thesis credit. an in-depth study of the theological vital- Registration is valid for one calendar year. ity and resources of Luther’s Small Cat- echism for the catechesis of the church S897 0 hours today. Special attention will be given to the Doctoral Dissertation Registration in this original text of the catechism, as well as Lu- course entitles the student to the services of ther’s catechetical sermons and theological a dissertation committee to direct dissertation writings. research and writing, and to dissertation credit. Registration is valid for one calendar year. S866 3 hours Theology of C.F.W. Walther A study of the S899 3 hours theology of C.F.W. Walther with special atten- Extensive Readings Extensive readings in an tion to its origins and to its relationship with areat no normally offered in other courses, on the revival of confessionalism in 19th century the basis of a selected bibliography prepared German Lutheranism. by the department. Final paper to summarize various interpretations or to make coherent patterns of readings. Final examination to evaluate breadth of reading and insights gained. Prospectus forms are available from the Graduate School.
99 DEPARTMENT OF HISTORICAL THEOLOGY Required courses are listed first, followed by electives. Not all electives in the catalog will be offered in the current academic year. A complete schedule of courses for a specific quarter will be available at the time of registration.
REQUIRED COURSES ______
H100 3 hours H183 3 hours Introduction to Historical Theology An The History of The Lutheran Church— introduction to key aspects and elements Missouri Synod The nineteenth-century important for the study of historical theology. background of Lutheranism in Germany and Components to be considered include the America, the organization and development
COURSES following three areas: (1) the foundation of criti- of Synod, its polity, educational agencies, cal/analytical thinking; (2) reading, reasoning, mission work, doctrinal issues, and its re- and reflection on the practice of history; (3) lationship to other Lutheran church bodies. an introduction to the intersection/influence of philosophy and theology throughout the THREE COURSES WITH AT LEAST ONE course of history. Selected historical prob- IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS: lems, periods, and case studies will be used The Early and Medieval Church as illustrations and examples. (H400 to H429) The Early Modern and Modern Church NOTE: H100 Introduction to Historical Theol- (H430 to H498) ogy is prerequisite for all other courses in the Department of Historical Theology.
H130 3 hours The Lutheran Reformation A history of that sixteenth-century reformation of the European church most closely associated with the name of Luther. Examination of the movements, continuities, and discontinuities, both tragic and favorable. Heavy theological and bio- graphical accents.
ELECTIVES ______
H400 3 hours H401 3 hours Early Church History Major trends, person- The Church in the Roman Empire A study alities, and events influencing the life of the of the relationship between the church and church during the first five centuries. Primary the Roman government to the time of Au- emphasis upon institutions, cultures, and gustine. Pre-Constantinian emphases: the doctrine. Use of primary sources in translation. basis of persecution, theology of martyrdom, church’s attitude toward war, nature of Chris- tian apologetic. Fourth century emphases: Constantinian Theodosian settlements and growing divergence between Eastern and Western attitudes toward the state. Analysis of Eusebian and Augustinian views of society and government.
100 H402 3 hours H408 3 hours History of Theology in the Early Church Ambrose on Grace, Works, and Sacra- The relationship of the Christian Gospel to ments A study of some of the major works of the thought structures of the ancient world. this “forgotten father.” Special emphasis on his The development of patristic theology in con- understanding of the church, particularly in its frontation with internal issues and external relationship to the state, and on his understand- pressures. ing of the sacraments and of the relationship between God’s grace and man’s works. H403 3 hours Pastoral Ministry in the Early Church A
H409 3 hours COURSES study of the concept and practice of the Of- The Councils from Nicea to Chalcedon A fice of the Public Ministry in the early church study of the disciplinary canons and creeds from the perspective of significant church of the councils from Nicea to Chalcedon. leaders, conciliar decrees, and other pertinent Special emphasis is placed on the conciliar documents. Special emphasis will be placed decisions that reveal the emerging shape of on the internal and external influences that the church’s structure, order, life, liturgy, law, affected the church’s understanding of the economics, and self-understanding. Each office, the hierarchical development, qualifica- significant canon is studied in its historical tions and preparation for the office, relation context, and its effect on the church’s life is to the laity and state officials, methods of traced through the following years. selection, and duties.
H404 3 hours H410 3 hours Augustine and His Times An in-depth dis- The Medieval Church A study of the devel- cussion of the times, lives, and theologies of opment of Christian thought and institutions some of the church leaders of the century in from A.D. 500 to 1500, including studies in which St. Augustine lived and their influence monasticism, the expansion of the church, on their times and subsequent development the conflict of the church and the state, the of the life and doctrines of the church. heresies, theological developments, and the Renaissance. H406 3 hours Tertullian and the Formation of the Western H420 3 hours Theological Tradition A study of the major The Church in the Late Middle Ages An worksf o Tertullian. Identification of factors intensive study of the forces that influenced influencing his life and thought. Construction the history of the Western church at the close of a summary analysis of his theology and of of the Middle Ages. Topics: humanism, the his influence on the Western church. decline of the papacy, conciliarism, mysticism, and the devotio moderna. H407 3 hours Athanasius and the Christological Settle- H421 3 hours ment A detailed study of Athanasius’ major Papacy and Empire A study of the relation- works, especially On the Incarnation of God, ship between the Western church and the in the interest of gaining an understanding of political order from Constantine to the Avignon Athanasius’ Christology and assessing the papacy, including the development of eccle- continuing importance of the Chalcedonian siastical institutions, the emerging structure settlement. of the papacy, canon law, and the impact of late medieval thought patterns on the church asn a institution. Special emphases: crises under Charlemagne, Gregory VII, Innocent III, Boniface VIII, and the Avignon period.
101 H422 3 hours H438 3 hours Western Monasticism A study of the role of The Calvinistic Reformation The history of monasticism in shaping Latin Christianity from the Reformed tradition beginning with Zwingli Pachomius to Loyola. Special emphases: the and Bullinger, discussing extensively the life evangelization of Europe, the development of and theology of John Calvin and the devel- Christian life by Rule, the monk as a prophet opment of the Reformed church in Geneva, in, society the significance of monasticism in and reviewing the Reformed movements in the continued reform of the church, the devel- the various countries of Europe during the opment of communal life as seen against its last half of the 16th century. economic, political, and social background. H448 H423 3 hours From Luther to Concord An exploration and Scholasticism An examination of the writ- analysis of historical developments in the ings of the period from Erigena to Gerson.
COURSES theology and institutional life of the Lutheran Emphasis on works of Anselm, Abelard, Albert, churches between the death of Luther and the Victorines, the Lombards, Thomas, and the early Orthodox period. Emphasis on the the nominalists. contributions of major reformers and theo- logians toward the definition and redefinition H432 3 hours of Lutheranism against the background of The English Reformation The history of the European political, social, and cultural life. Reformation in England from the beginning under Henry VIII through the introduction of Protestant teaching under Edward VI and the H449 Roman Catholic reaction under Mary Tudor Luther as Pastoral Theologian A look at to the settlement under Elizabeth I. Martin Luther’s life and theology from the perspective of his work as pastor. Primary and secondary readings will cover topics in H433 3 hours Luther’s letters, sermons, hymns and devo- The Roman Catholic Reformation Review tional writings, catechetical and exegetical of reforms and suppressions before the 16th writings that exhibit Luther’s pastoral practice century. Roman Catholic ecclesiastical and and his understanding of the theological task. political reaction to the Protestant Reforma- Topics include: prayer, death, doubt, music, tion. Trent, Jesuits, Index, Hispanic Catholi- humor, and preaching. cism, religious orders, French religious wars.
H434 3 hours H450 3 hours Zwingli and the Radicals An examination The Church in the Early Modern Period of the life and theology of Ulrich Zwingli and The course of European Christianity and of those reformers belonging to the radical its overseas operations from the Catholic reformation. Combined lecture and colloquium Reformation and the Wars of Religion to the format will review their biographies and will French Revolution. Special emphases: Pietism sample their theological writings available and the Enlightenment in England and on in translation. the Continent.
H435 3 hours H451 3 hours Classics of the Reformation Era Intensive The Church in the 19th and 20th Centuries reading from the writings of Luther, Melanch- The course of Christianity in Europe, the Ameri- thon, Calvin, Loyola, Erasmus, Menno Simons, cas, and in Asia from the French Revolution to Cranmer, Hooker, St. John of the Cross, Te- the present. Special emphases: Romantic and resa of Avila, et al., not previously read by Idealistic theology, biblical criticism, the religion- the class. An assessment of their place in the science controversy, neoorthodoxy, 20th-century history of ideas. Reading reports. (Students ecumenism, and church-state relations. will be expected to have or obtain an adequate acquaintance with the lives of the authors.) 102 H452 3 hours H462 3 hours European Lutheranism Continental and Continental Theology in the 19th Century Scandinavian Lutheranism prior to the Prus- A study of the men and movements of con- sian Union of 1817 and its ramifications and tinental theology in the 19th century with an consolidation during the 19th and 20th cen- emphasis on the problems of faith and his- turies. Special emphases: theology, missions, tory, revelation, and the Scriptures. Read- and church-state relations. ings in such theologians as Schleiermacher, Kierkegaard, and Schweitzer. H454 3 hours
Western Christian Life and Thought A study H464 3 hours COURSES of the movements that have produced the Church and Confession in the 19th Century contemporary church in the West, with an (Note: Approved also for Systematic Theology emphasis on developments in theology during free elective credit.) An examination of three the 18th and 19th centuries. Movements to be churchly and confessional movements of the studied include pietism, Lutheran orthodoxy, 19th century, specifically the Confessional rationalism, liberalism, and fundamentalism in Awakening among Lutherans, the Oxford the context of their political and social setting. Movement among Anglicans, and the Mer- cersburg Theology of the German Reformed. H455 3 hours These three movements will be considered in History of Missions A study of the eras of contrasto t their larger European and American expansion of the Christian church, particularly ecclesial environments. Special attention will inn moder times, in the theological context of be given to considering the similarities as well the organizations sponsoring mission activi- as uniquenesses of their parallel emphases ties; problems arising from cultural encoun- on Christ, church and catholicity, sacraments, ters. Role model and case study format will liturgy, and views of church history. be employed. H470 3 hours H457 3 hours Formative Influences in American Church Christianity in Africa An intensive study of Life Examination of a series of brief but ex- the history and theology of Christianity on haustive issues in the life of the church on the the African continent. Topics will include the American scene. Specifically, the influences of early church in Africa, European missionary the Reformation, Puritanism, Abolitionism, the work, African Traditional Religion, African gospel of wealth, evolution, and pragmatism. Independent Churches, Christianity and Islam Extensive study of pertinent issues in line with in Africa, and emerging trends in African Chris- student interest and capability. Opportunity tian theology. for independent work, as well as participation in the activities of others in the class.
H460 3 hours The Ecumenical Movement in the 20th Cen- H473 3 hours tury A study of endeavors and organizations History of American Christianity A survey of like the World Council of Churches, Lutheran the American church from its roots in the Old World Federation, and Vatican Council II as World until the present. Detailed analyses of attempts of the world’s churches to bring the major movements affecting the develop- aboutn a understanding of themselves and ment of the American church. each. other
103 H477 3 hours H486 Seminar on the History of Christianity in LCMS: Controversy 1960s-70s An exami- Eastern Europe A seminar focusing on spe- nation and analysis of the discord within The cific topics in the history of Orthodox, Roman, Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in the and Uniate Catholic, and Protestant Christian- 1960s and 1970s with attention to doctrinal ityn i various lands of Eastern Europe, primarily issues and church-political developments in Russia and the former Soviet Union. Topics the Synod. Readings in primary sources will will include doctrine, church polity, piety, and focus on topics such as the interpretation of the relationship of church and state. Scripture, confessional subscription, church fellowship, and historical narrative. H480 3 hours Studies in American Lutheranism An analysis H490 3 hours of the political, economic, cultural, and social Seminar in the History of Theology (Prereq- uisites: S116, S117, S125) (Note: Approved
COURSES movements that have profoundly influenced the development of theology in American also for Systematic Theology free elective Lutheran churches. credit.) An introduction to the theological and historical study of individual theologians H481 3 hours and schools of theological thought, past and Lutheran Unity in America An examination present, by means of lectures, readings, and of various strains in the formation of Lutheran original inquiries by participants. constituencies in the 19th century, of the movements toward unity and union, of the H491 3 hours controversies and disruptive forces, and of Confessions and Their Role in the Modern the 20th century effort towards merger and Church (Note: Approved also for Systematic mutual cooperation. The course will attempt Theology free elective credit.) An examination to develop a better understanding of the pres- of the role of confessions in the doctrine and ent situation by a sympathetic appreciation lifef o various churches in the modern era. of the past. Beginning with the Prussian Union, the study will cover the confessional renewal movements H482 3 hours in the 19th century and questions about the Lutheranism in America An examination authority of confessions in the 20th century. of the European backgrounds of the vari- It will also examine the confessional revivals ous Lutheran groups on the American scene. within “mainline” Protestant churches in North Detailed analyses of the roads that led to the America at the end of the 20th century. The major divisions of the present church. examination will feature mainly Lutheran and Reformed churches. H485 3 hours The Life and Theology of C.F.W. Walther An H494 examination of the life and theology of C.F.W. Battles That Changed Church History War- Waltherh wit particular emphasis on the awak- fares ha played a significant role in the history ening, the confessional revival, church and of Christianity. This course uses the organizing ministry, Law/Gospel, and election of grace. principle of select major battles to explore (Students will work with English translations the relationship between Christians and the of Walther’s writings.) political realm in the centuries between Con- stantine and Napoleon. Topics will include Christian attitudes toward war, Christian/ Muslim relations, ideas of empire, military monastic orders, crusading, and Christianity in feudal Japan.
104 H499 3 hours H818 3 hours Independent Study Elective (Prerequisite: Studies in Medieval Theology (Prerequi- vicarage) Independent study program in the site: working knowledge of German, Latin, or area of the student’s choice based on a pro- French) An examination of major themes and spectus established in consultation with the figures in the history of theology from 500 to instructor. An independent study elective 1500 A.D. Extensive readings in primary and offers an opportunity to explore an area of secondary sources (in original and translation) special interest that is outside the usual scope will focus on such topics as the penitential of a regular course or to conduct a deeper system, sacraments, monastic theology, early
investigation of a topic that is contained in a scholasticism, via antiqua, via moderna, and COURSES regular course. Qualified students may take ecclesiology. Significant interpretations of only one independent study elective for credit medieval theology will be emphasized. toward the M.Div. degree. Prospectus forms are available in the Registrar’s Office. H825 3 hours Reformers of the 14th and 15th Centuries H795 3 hours (Prerequisite: working knowledge of German, Research Project Independent study project Latin, or French) A systematic study of the for M.A. students under the supervision of a life and work of the prominent reformers and selected instructor on the basis of a student- reform movements from Wycliffe to Erasmus. prepared prospectus. Prospectus forms are available from the Graduate School. H830 3 hours Luther: A Study of His Writings An indepth H796 6 hours study of the development of Luther’s theology Master of Arts Thesis Registration in this in his polemical, doctrinal, devotional writings course entitles the student to the services of and in the areas of faith and life based on a a thesis committee to direct thesis research concentrated study of his writings during a and writing, and to thesis credit. Registration specific period in his life. is valid for one calendar year. H831 3 hours H802 3 hours Studies in Calvinism A study of the life and Studies in the Theology of the Early Church work of John Calvin with special reference Selected readings of the fathers of the first to his theology and ethics. A survey of the five centuries. Concentration on one or more historical development of Calvinism and its topics, including authority, soteriology, sac- contributions to the culture and institutions raments, Christology, ecclesiology, and es- of Western civilization. Selected readings chatology. Selection of topics dependent on from his Institutes. student and class interests. H840 3 hours H804 3 hours Interpretations of the Reformation (Pre- Early Church Fathers A concentrated study requisite: working knowledge of German) of the writings, theology, and teaching of a An exploration and analysis of various con selected father. Class reports, discussions, of the evangelical Reformation. Extensive and written reports. readings focus on selected thematic and historiographical approaches. Small group colloquium format will be employed.
105 H841 3 hours H846 3 hours The Reformation and Humanism (Prereq- Seminar on the Reformation (Prerequisites: uisite: working knowledge of German) An H845, working knowledge of German or Latin) exploration and analysis of the nature and re- Basic graduate seminar on selected topics in lationship of two major movements in the early the Reformation. In addition to a common topic 16th century. Extensive readings focus on the used for the first part of the course, students will definition, origins, and programs of Human- identify individual research problems and seek ism, the intersection of the Reformation and out resources to address the same. Detailed Humanism, their influence on each other, and discussion will focus on at least one individual the use of Humanism made by Luther, Erasmus, student topic each week with additional com- Melanchthon, and other reformers. Small group ments and questions in the seminar format to be colloquium format will be employed. directed at other work in progress. The seminar is expected to lead to a completed research H842 3 hours paper that may be suitable for publication and/ COURSES The Reformation and Education (Prerequi- or used later in the student’s dissertation. site: working knowledge of German) An exami- nation of the content and method of educational H848 3 hours theories and practices in the era of the Lutheran Major Figures in Reformation Studies A Reformation. All levels, from beginning instruc- study of the Reformation as presented in the tion through advanced university training, will be thought of a major historian and/or school of considered with respect to such topics as the interpretation. A visiting scholarin-residence will creation of schools, curriculum, catechization, interact with students in a seminar devoted to confessionalism, success in education, etc. the theological and historical contribution of Comparisons and contrasts will be made to that scholar and/or school, in order to foster a other educational models in the Renaissance greater understanding of the Reformation and and in Reformed theology. Small group col- Reformation historiography, and to develop loquium format will be employed. skills in historical research.
H844 3 hours H849 3 hours Problems of the Central European Ref- The Late Reformation Analysis of develop- ormations An examination of texts and ments in the theology and institutional life of problems related to the Reformation in cen- the Lutheran and Calvinist churches between tral and eastern Europe. Attention will be the deaths of their founders and the early Or- paid to reformers of various confessions thodox periods, within the context of European in such areas as Slovakia, the Baltic lands, political, social, and cultural life. Prussia, Silesia, Austria, Bohemia, and Hungary. H851 3 hours Osiander and His Influence (Prerequisite: H845 3 hours working knowledge of German or Latin) A The Reformation: Historiography, Bibli- seminar focusing on Andreas Osiander’s un- ography, and Context (Prerequisite: work- derstanding of justification and related doc- ing knowledge of German) An introduction trines. Examination of texts by Osiander and to graduate studies in the Reformation. The his opponents. Osiander’s theology will be course will focus on issues of history and compared with the proposals of such con- historiography and on bibliography essential temporary theologians as Tuomo Mannermaa. to Reformation studies along with the wider sweep of historical theology. The course will also involve group discussion of basic readings thate explor the wider intellectual and cultural context in which the Reformation took place, noting how the Reformation both drew from and affected its world. Combined seminar and colloquium format.
106 H860 3 hours H883 3 hours Ecumenical Theology in Faith and Order Seminar in the History of The Lutheran Reports and Documents An examination Church—Missouri Synod Investigation and of Faith and Order reports: Lausanne 1927; discussion of selected topics in the history of Edinburgh 1937; Amsterdam 1948: Lund 1952; the Missouri Synod; relations with other Lu- Montreal 1963; Santiago de Compostela 1993. theran bodies, foreign missions, educational Faith and Order studies and authorized sym- system, and language transition. Emphasis posia. Special emphasis in the area of the on study of primary sources. doctrinesf o grace, Baptism, Eucharist, ministry,
church, and Word. H884 3 hours COURSES The History of Missions in The Lutheran H870 3 hours Church—Missouri Synod An historical in- Seminar in American Christianity Analysis vestigation in the original sources to learn the of the political, economic, cultural, and social motivation and development of missions in the movements that profoundly influenced the Synod from 1847 until the present. development of theological patterns in the American church from 1865 until the present. H887 3 hours The Synodical Conference Lutherans This H875 seminar gives attention to the goals and doc- Political Theology I The course explores trinal positions of the Evangelical Lutheran the intersection of Christianity and church Synodical Conference of North America and with political life and thought in the Middle the synods comprising that religious fellow- Ages with particular focus on the concept of ship (18721963). political theology as an organizing principle for historical inquiry. The course will empha- size medieval understandings of power and H894 3 hours its symbols, the theological foundations of Historyf o Philosophy and Worldviews A emerging ideas of sovereignty, and the inter- review of selected philosophical ideas and dependence of theology and law. Extensive systems that have intersected with theol- reading in foundational texts both classic and ogy through the course of history, affecting current in a colloquium format. worldviews both expressed and presumed. Consideration also will be given to the concept and philosophy of history as it relates to how H876 the church has viewed itself and its place in Political Theology II the world. Colloquium format employing both The course explores the intersection of Christi- common and individual reading assignments. anity and church with political life and thought in the early and modern era. Set against the background of early church, Augustine, and H895 3 hours medieval thought, the detailed focus begins Research Project Independent study project with the interaction of Renaissance and Ref- for graduate students under the supervision of ormation and moves on to efforts to build the a selected instructor on the basis of a student- heavenly city of the eighteenth-century philoso- prepared prospectus. Prospectus forms are phers. The course also will examine increas- available from the Graduate School. ing pressure on the church in the nineteenth century to rethink both its primary message H896 9 hours and its role in the left hand kingdom, both Master of Sacred Theology Thesis Reg- raising hopes and setting up crises of life and istration in this course entitles the student to thought that continued to unfold in the twentieth the services of a thesis committee to direct century. Broad background reading coupled thesis research and writing, and to thesis credit. with focused studies in a colloquium format Registration is valid for one calendar year. will sample major thinkers and movements in both Europe and America.
107 H897 0 hours H899 3 hours Doctoral Dissertation Registration in this Extensive Readings Extensive readings in an course entitles the student to the services of area not normally offered in other courses, on a dissertation committee to direct dissertation the basis of a selected bibliography prepared research and writing, and to dissertation credit. by the department. Final paper to summarize Registration is valid for one calendar year. various interpretations and to make coher- ent patterns of readings. Final examination to evaluate breadth of reading and insights gained. Prospectus forms are available from the Graduate School. COURSES
108 DEPARTMENT OF PRACTICAL THEOLOGY Required courses are listed first, followed by electives. Not all electives in the catalog will be offered in the current academic year. A complete schedule of courses for a specific quarter will be available at the time of registration.
REQUIRED COURSES ______
P101 3 hours P120 3 hours
Pastoral Ministry An introduction to pas- Pastors a Educator (Prerequisite: II-year COURSES toral ministry. Defines the Office of the Pub- status) An examination of the role of the pastor lic Ministry and explores selected areas of as a teacher and administrator of educational pastoral relationships, pastoral practice, and programs in Lutheran parishes together with the cultural dimensions of pastoral ministry. a study of major learning theories and teach- Initiates the student into experiences carried ing methods as these relate to the practice of out under the supervision of the director of education in the church. Provision is made for resident field education. student teaching experience in local Christian day schools under the supervision of experi- enced Lutheran teachers. P102 4 hours Pastoral Theology (Prerequisite: vicarage P130 3 hours or equivalent) The theology and practice of Homiletics I (Prerequisites: three hours of the church in her Word and Sacrament min- college speech or equivalent, E102) Preach- istry, with biblical and confessional principles ing the Gospel of Jesus Christ as a function identified and applied for evangelical pasto- of Christian witness, a phase of the pastor’s ral practice. A variety of pastoral care areas calling, and an element of the congregation’s are considered to demonstrate the ministry worship. Preaching from a text. Lectures, of addressing and administering Word and regular written assignments. Several complete sacraments to God’s people, individually and sermons. Study of communication theory and corporately, in their human situation. Lectures, development of oral communication skills, written projects, case studies, and discus- with special reference to effective procla- sions form the core of the course, along with mation of the full counsel of God (Law and pertinent readings in each area. Gospel). Laboratory preaching experience is videotaped for critical evaluation by instructor, P103 3 hours students, and speaker. Pastor as Counselor to Individuals and Families Theoretical and practical consider- P131 3 hours ation of counseling foundations, techniques, Homiletics II (Prerequisite: P130) Purpose, and practices as these pertain to parish and function, and structure of a sermon. Textual institutional ministries, with a view toward preaching, especially on parables, miracles, developing a personal methodological ap- Old Testament texts, as well as texts for oc- proach to pastoral counseling for individuals casional sermons. The sermon as part of the and families that integrates the Law/Gospel liturgy and of worship. The polarity of Law principle. and Gospel in all preaching. Sermon theory and delivery.
P140 3 hours Worship The components of corporate wor- ship in the Lutheran church, biblical guide- lines for Christian worship, the church’s liturgy and hymns, ceremony and art in worship, the church year, and laboratory practice in the conduct of services. 109 P151 3 hours P180 3 hours Pastoral Leadership (Prerequisite: vicarage Foundations of Deaconess Ministry This or equivalent) The pastor as leader, shepherd course will introduce the student to the his- under Christ, servant of God’s people. Atten- tory of the deaconess ministry and office as tion is given to biblical models of pastoral well as its contemporary purpose and work in leadership and to vision for the local church the life of the church’s ministry and mission. within a framework of New Testament priorities for the congregation’s mission and ministry. Leadership and management principles are P185 applied to proactive pastoral leadership of laity Spiritual Care of Women This course will and church staff. Guidance is given to help provide training in basic skills in care giving, the candidate meet the challenge of pastoral with special emphasis on issues women would leadership in the Lutheran congregation at be likely to face, such as abuse, miscarriage, then tur of the century. abortion, divorce, depression, and guilt. COURSES
P160 3 hours The Theology of Missions The course is designed to study the biblical, theological, and historical bases of Christian mission and to examine pertinent missiological issues and their implications for today.
POST-VICARAGE HOMILETICS ELECTIVE______A two-hour homiletics elective must be included in the course of studies. This course is taken following the vicarage. Any of the following courses satisfiesthe requirement: P430, P431, P4301, P432, P434, P435, P436, P437, P438, P439.
ELECTIVES ______
P300 6 hours P348 1 hour per year Clinical Pastoral Education An organized Pro Musica Sacra (Prerequisite: consent teaching-learning program for theological of the instructor) The study in rehearsal of students and/or pastors in a clinical setting sacred choral music from various periods such as a hospital or correctional institution for and the performance of this music in worship ane entir quarter. Opportunity under guidance services and concerts as a member of Pro and supervision to gain firsthand experience in Musica Sacra. (Credit is given in the Spring dealing directly with people and their problems Quarter for yearlong participation. No tuition by observation and participation. (Special ar- charge. Credit applicable to the M.Div. pro- rangements for this program must be made gram: 1 hour per year; combined maximum with the CPE advisor and the registrar.) of 3 hours for P348 and P349.)
110 P349 1 hour per year P409 3 hours Seminary Chorus (Prerequisite: consent of Marriage and Family Pastoral Care and the instructor) The study in rehearsal of sacred Counseling (Prerequisite: P103 or equivalent) choral music from various periods and the This course will examine the nature of marital performance of this music in worship services and family strengths, developmental tasks, and concerts as a member of the Seminary struggles, and dysfunctions in light of the Chorus. (Credit is given in the Spring Quarter role and function of Lutheran pastoral care for yearlong participation. No tuition charge. and counseling. Family Life Cycle Theory, Credit applicable to the M.Div. program: 1 Family Assets and Strengths, Pre-Marital
hour per year; combined maximum of 3 hours and Pre-Baptism opportunities and Ritual will COURSES for P348 and P349.) be explored. Marriage and Family Pastoral care and counseling skills will be explored P405 3 hours and practiced. The role and opportunities Crisis Intervention (Prerequisite: P103 or per- of the pastor, deaconess, and congregation mission of the instructor) The social concept in supporting couples and families and in of crisis and how to intervene with Christian counseling them as Lutheran counselors will concern and involvement. The nature of crises be identified and discussed. with attendant symptoms, development, and effects. The function of pastoral counseling P413 3 hours as it relates directly to crises in initial impact Faith, Health, and Pastoral Care An exami- with possible referrals to other professionals. nation of the research and theory of the rela- tionshipf o faith and health. Principal attention will be given to the mindbody-spirit and the P407 3 hours faith-health interface arenas. Principles of a Special Issues in Pastoral Counseling (Pre- holistic understanding of the human being requisite: P103) This course is designed to and of healthy communities will be used to equip pastors to deal with commonly met explore health ministries activities and atti- counseling issues requiring specific skills. tudes as a legitimate function of pastoral care The role of Christ as the foundation for all and the care of the Christian community. A healing is emphasized. Lutheran understanding of the mind-body- spirit unity will be explored, with attention P408 3 hours given to Biblical, confessional, and classic Solution-Focused Pastoral Counseling Lutheran pastoral care sources. Contrasts (Prerequisite: P103) Solution-oriented brief also will be drawn between the contempo- therapy is a radically different approach to rary understanding of spirituality and health solving human difficulties. It focuses on cli- perspectives and those perspectives that ents’ strengths, recognizing that God the Holy emerge from a Lutheran revelational theol- Spirit was there and is currently working with ogy as important components of genuine our members as baptized people of God. pastoral care. This course will explain the background to solution-oriented therapy and how this can P417 3 hours be an extremely effective tool for pastors. Ethics of Pastoral Ministry This course Counseling need not be long term to produce provides a foundation for response to the dramatic results. Pastors, apart from thera- questions that the pastoral ministry faces pists,e ar well-equipped to help the counselees when values, Scriptural exhortations, and discover the solution to their problems and personal perceptions collide. Emphasizing put it in motion speedily and productively. grace and forgiveness, this course attempts to prepare today’s pastor to minister evan- gelicallyn i the world where precepts of the Law set the agenda. Readings, case studies, personal reflections, and active discussion will assist the student to discover the basis for ethical ministry under Christ.
111 P419 3 hours P430 2 hours Team Ministry This course explores scrip- Creative Homiletics (Prerequisite: vicarage tural principles and sociological dynamics or equivalent) This course aims to help the for effective team ministry. After reviewing student recognize the creative possibilities in the theological understanding of the office the mastery of the basic principles of sermon of the public ministry, steps will be taken to construction and delivery; to become familiar understand, analyze, and develop successful with the variety of ways (both literal and meta- models and approaches to team ministry, phorical) in which the Scriptures present the including multi-staff relationships. Special Gospel; to acquire new skills in relating that attention is given to the role of the associate Gospel to the preaching of justification and or assistant pastor. sanctification; and to explore new approaches (multiple texts, role playing, dialogues, literary P423 3 hours genres, etc.) in biblical preaching. The critiqu- ing of sermonic exhibits and homiletics texts
COURSES Confirmation in the Lutheran Church (Pre- requisite: P120) A study of the theology and may be included in the course. practice of confirmation with particular refer- ence to the practical aspects of a confirmation P4301 2 hours ministry in a Lutheran parish. Art as a Homiletical Resource (Prerequisite: vicarage) Works of art from various periods P424 3 hours and traditions are examined and analyzed in Youth Ministry An in-depth study of the order to determine and exploit their potential meanings and realities of the generation gap. primarily for homiletical, but also for didactic, Examination of changing attitudes towards purposes. Class members will have a col- sexual awareness, leading to a changing self- lection of materials for practical parish use perception and differences in the definition at the close of the course. of adulthood. Communication relationships between adults and youth. P431 2 hours Problems in Preaching (Prerequisite: vicar- P425 3 hours age or equivalent) Discussion of some key Christian Education for Adults A study problems in preaching: relating the Gospel of the place and need of adult Christian meaningfully to life, transposing the text to the education in the church. Adults as persons present situation, defining and confining the and learners. Development of objectives for central idea, making abstractions concrete. adult Christian education from the theological Class criticism of videotaped sermons. basesf o Christian education. Exploration and determination of the principles of cur- ricular development, methods of instruction, P432 2 hours and program supervision. Each student will Law/Gospel Polarity in Preaching (Prereq- plan a three-year program of adult Christian uisite: vicarage or equivalent) The centrality education. of the distinction between Law and Gos- pel for the preaching task; emphasis on the theological content of the sermon; liturgical preaching; use of pericopic systems; the occasional sermon; midweek series.
112 P434 2 hours P438 2 hours Preaching in the Postmodern World (Pre- Proclamation: Content, Style, Delivery (Pre- requisite: vicarage or equivalent) This course requisite: vicarage or equivalent) A study of the will critically evaluate some of the trends in preaching task as proclamation with special postmodernism as they affect American cul- attention to the content of the proclamation, ture and individual Christians. It will apply Law the clothing of the message in language that and Gospel to those trends toward the goal communicates to the hearer, and the presen- of preaching more effectively to Christian tation in a fashion that engages the hearer. hearers in the 21st century. Selected texts from the three-year lectionary
of Lutheran Worship will be employed. Spe- COURSES P435 2 hours cial attention to delivery with peer group and Expository Preaching (Prerequisite: vicar- instructor critique. (Class limit: 10 students) age) This course familiarizes students with (By invitation only) the characteristics and practice of expository preaching. Students will examine the biblical P440 3 hours and theological support for expository preach- Theology of Worship (Prerequisite: P140) ing,n lear how it can be utilized in a Lutheran Intensive study of the theological foundations setting and become familiar with some of its for corporate worship. Theological analysis leading practitioners. Special emphasis will of selected historical and contemporary wor- be placed upon the process of moving from ship forms and practices. Examination of the text to the construction and delivery of an theological content of hymns. Discussion of expository sermon. the role of music in the service of theology.
P436 2 hours P442 3 hours Preaching Old Testament Lessons (Pre- Worship for 21st Century Congregations requisite: vicarage or equivalent) This course Examines issues that impact worship in to- encourages the student to preach from the day’s congregations, including influences Old Testament faithfully and with confidence. of postmodernism, technology, ecumenical Through the careful examination of represen- context, ethnic diversity, generational dif- tative texts, class discussion, guided read- ferences, and missional thrust. Develops ings, and written assignments, this course insights, strategies, and practices that grow will increase the student’s familiarity with the from a Lutheran theology. Student projects relationship between the Old Testament and illustrate possible responses. New Testament and illustrate the relevance and value of preaching on Old Testament texts for today’s church. P445 3 hours Service Planning (Prerequisite: vicarage) An advanced study in the planning and conduct P437 2 hours of corporate services of worship. Attention is Sermon Structures (Prerequisite: vicarage or given to biblical principles relating to Christian equivalent) This course will examine the form worship, to Luther’s liturgical writings, to the and function of selected sermon structures. structure of selected Lutheran worship orders, Structures that emphasize the exposition of a and to the relationship of the sermon to hymns central thought (propositional), the structure and other liturgical propers. Current issues of the text (textualsequential), and the experi- in worship are discussed when the course ence of the hearer (dynamic) will be studied content relates to such issues. in theory and practice.
113 P446 3 hours P458 3 hours Emerging Christianity in a Postmodern Christianity in Latin American and U.S. Age This course will explore the impact of Latino Contexts A survey of Christianity in post-modernity on emerging forms of Chris- Latin American and U.S. Latino contexts from tian expression in ecclesial life and worship. a historical, theological, and missiological The course provides a critical analysis of the perspective. Topics include the impact of cultural and theological tenets of emerging Spanish colonization and Roman Catholic Christianity. The course will serve as a lab for missions in the formation of Latin American assessing Lutheran adaptations of emerging religious identity, the influence of Latin Ameri- church practices as a form of mission in a can liberation thought, the emergence of U.S. postmodern age. Latino theologies, the rise of Pentecostalism in Latin American and U.S. Latino contexts, P447 3 hours and various challenges that the church [esp. Classics of the Devotional Life A survey Lutheran (Hispanic or other)] faces in her COURSES and theological analysis of selected devo- mission to, among, and with Latinos. tional classics. Development of skill in using these writings for personal devotions and P460 3 hours pastoral ministrations is the major objective Mission Practice Now (Prerequisite: P160) of the course. An examination of practices in use today in world missions. Firsthand presentations, P448 3 hours audiovisuals, and student reports on the con- The Gospel in C.S. Lewis’ Novels A selec- temporary world mission situation. Possible tion of C.S. Lewis’ novels will be read with an examination of issues within a particular geo- emphasis on identifying their implicit Gospel graphical area. elements for the purpose of: (1) comparing such implicit Gospel elements with explicit Gospel statements in Lewis’ theological P462 3 hours works; (2) gaining new perspectives on the Mission and Ministry Seminar (Prerequisite: Christian Gospel; (3) learning creative ways P160) This is a seminar course that focuses to communicate the Christian Gospel; and theological and missiological study around (4) evaluating Lewis’ understanding of the specific aspects of the praxis of church plant- Gospel in the light of biblical descriptions ing. (By invitation only) of the Gospel. P467 3 hours P453 3 hours Theology of Compassion and Care A con- Urban Ministries This course is about bring- sideration of the theological rationale for the ing the Gospel of Christ to the cities, with a church’s efforts in the world toward bringing special focus on mission to African Americans. justice, caring for the poor, relieving human It teaches ways and means of reaching ethnic suffering, preserving and protecting creation. populations in major urban communities. It The course will have several components in includes identification of a variety of ministries which students will look at the biblical im- for sharing the Gospel and assimilating urban plications of the reign of God and Christ’s people into the Christian fellowship. redemptive work in light of creation and the new creation, the historical reception and P454 3 hours development of these biblical themes (i.e. Ethnic Ministries of the Church in North history of dogma and exegesis), the history America An examination of the opportunities of the church’s practice and institutions, and and challenges connected with the church’s contemporary expressions and issues in the mission to ethnic people in the United States church’s works of love in the world. and Canada.
114 P468 3 hours P474 3 hours Pastoral Care and the Human Experience Christianity in East Asian Context A study A survey of some basic human experiences of the history, mission, and contemporary in o order t become a better reader of persons state of the Christian church among the thate ar served in the name of Christ and our- peoples of East Asia, namely China (including selves. Topics of brain theory and functioning, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan), Japan, and positive human strivings, personality theory, Korea. Major emphasis is given to the Chris- and trauma will be discussed. Aspects of tian church in those countries, but Christian pastoral and deaconess care, such as teach- ministry among East Asian peoples in North ing and counseling, of pastoral care such as America also will be studied. COURSES preaching and of deaconess care such as devotional leadership, implications for team P476 3 hours ministry and congregational relationships, as Ministry in Urban Context This course ex- well as the utilization of the congregational plores ministry in urban contexts. Taught on community will be explored as methods by location, this course considers exegetical, which the Gospel meets the points of human confessional, liturgical, historical and practical need and experience. Portions of the class implications of the mission of God in cities are experiential. of the United States of America. Particular attention is given to the unique challenges and P469 3 hours opportunities in ecclesiology and spirituality in Congregational Dynamics and Behaviors urban centers. Congregational dynamics, lead- An exploration of the fundamental dynamics of ership development, worship, religious educa- congregations as human organizations, focus- tion, social justice, demographics and other ing on the development of basic strategies for aspects of parish life in cities are studied. both understanding congregational behavior and for leading organizational creativity and change. Principles of systems theory, be- P483 3 hours havioral covenants, conflict management, Literature and the Gospel This course deals and organizational analysis will be used to with novels, poems, dramas, and short stories explore the human side of a group of people that: (1) deliberately, presumably, or inadver- gathered in a congregation in the name of tently present, in varying degrees of accuracy Christ. Utilization of one local congregation and completeness, certain aspects of the for organizational/historical analysis and in Christian Gospel; (2) provide insight into the initial exploration of a calling congregation, nature of fallen man as a basis for more ef- if applicable, will be expected. fective application of the Christian Gospel to human needs; and (3) expose the student to P471 3 hours literary plots, creative formats, and stylistic Missionary Anthropology The study of an- techniques that can facilitate his own com- thropology helps the Christian understand munication of the Christian Gospel. the means through which God has chosen to work in order to bring humans to faith in P491 3 hours Him. By understanding culture and its effect Science, Ecology, and the Doctrine of Man on communication, the missionary is better (Note: Approved also for Systematic Theol- equipped to fulfill his commission to make ogy free elective credit) (Prerequisite: S115) disciples by going, preaching, and baptizing. An investigation into the Christian doctrine This course will examine the integrated sys- of n man i the light of modern technology tems of learned patterns of behavior, ideas, and ecology. and products characteristic of societies and determine how to communicate God’s Word meaningfully in different cultures.
115 P492 3 hours P817 3 hours Genetic Science in Christian Perspective Contemporary Issues in Ethics Contem- (Prerequisites: S116, S125) This course will porary issues such as abortion, euthanasia, examine the major bioethical issues relating marriage and procreation, genetic determin- to recent advances in genetic science (e.g., ism, homosexuality, cloning, transhumanism, gene replacement theory, cloning and twin- technosapiens as it relates to NeoDarwinism, ning, genetic disease identification, in vitro human experimentation, and feminism will be fertilization, freezing embryos). The theological examined in light of “the language of mor- issues which these technologies raise (e.g., als”—historical and modern ethical theories original sin vs. “the gene made me do it”; and principles. The writings of Aristotle, Plato, creation vs. genetic evolution of man; playing Socrates, Hobbes, Kant, Hume, Bentham, God or serving God; taking care of human life Rawls, Thomas Nagel, Tong, MacIntyre, vs. the patenting of life; mail-order babies or Singer, Meilaender, and others will be exam- babies as blessings; homosexuality—genet- ined to study their influence on contemporary COURSES ics or behavior; to marry or not to marry) will issues. The influence of ethics on the media be studied in light of the Scriptures and the also will be examined. Confessions. P822 3 hours P499 3 hours Cultural Wars: Therapeutic vs. Theological Independent Study (Prerequisite: vicarage) This graduate seminar examines the rise of Elective independent study program in the a “therapeutic culture” in America. Having areaf o student’s choice based on a pro- great influence, this therapeutic ethos—with spectus established in consultation with the the victim pathologies of the emotivist self- instructor. An independent study elective interpreted for us by the priestly practitioners offers an opportunity to explore an area of of the therapeutic vocations—offers itself as special interest that is outside the usual scope a replacement of traditional moral codes and of a regular course or to conduct a deeper symbols. The therapeutic ethos is a system investigation of a topic that is contained in a of meaning that greatly impacts the church regular course. Qualified students may take because it is a worldview, a philosophy of life only one independent study elective for credit or ideology, a religion. This course examines toward the M.Div. degree. Prospectus forms the therapeutic ethos from a distinctively are available in the Registrar’s Office. Lutheran perspective and worldview. It also provides a framework for effective use of the P795 3 hours social sciences viewed from the perspective Research Project Independent study project of the Lutheran “two kingdoms” theology and for M.A. students under the supervision of a as a “First Article” gift. selected instructor on the basis of a student- prepared prospectus. Prospectus forms are P841 3 hours available from the Graduate School. Liturgy and Culture A study of the Christian worship as an intersection of theology and P796 6 hours culture.e Th course examines how Word and Master of Arts Thesis Registration in this Sacrament are brought to people and how course entitles the student to the services of their prayers and praises are lifted up using a thesis committee to direct thesis research language, movement, time, place, ritual, and writing, and to thesis credit. Registration music, and art. Case studies explore the di- is valid for one calendar year. mensions of liturgy among people in given times and places.
116 P861 3 hours P895 3 hours Seminar on Contemporary Missiology (Pre- Research Project Independent study project requisite: P160 or equivalent) An advanced for graduate students under the supervision of seminar on the theology of missions: its theo- a selected instructor on the basis of a student- logical content, pertinent issues, its develop- prepared prospectus. Prospectus forms are ment and implications, and its connection available from the Graduate School. with contemporary theology and mission movements, with a special accent on the P896 9 hours post-World War II period. Master of Sacred Theology Thesis Registra-
tion in this course entitles the student to the COURSES P871 3 hours services of a thesis committee to direct thesis Cultural Anthropology A graduate seminar research and writing, and to thesis credit. that explores the understandings and tools Registration is valid for one calendar year. of cultural anthropology and their usefulness in communicating the Christian message in mission and congregational contexts. P897 0 hours Doctoral Dissertation Registration in this P879 3 hours course entitles the student to the services of Christ and Culture A seminar exploring the a dissertation committee to direct disserta- tensions between the Christian faith and the tion research and writing, and to dissertation prevailing culture in the West at the outset of credit. Registration is valid for two calendar thed thir millennium. Attention to both mod- years. ern and postmodern motifs surfacing in the culture is paramount for appropriate Christian response in mission and for design of local ministry to congregations in 21st century American culture.
P880 3 hours Seminar in Practical Theology A seminar on a selected topic or topics in the area of practical theology. Assigned readings and discussion of them, class presentations by the instructor and students, and a research paper.
117 DOCTOR OF MINISTRY Not all the seminars and courses that appear below will be offered in the current aca- demic year. A complete schedule of courses for a specific Doctor of Ministry term will be published by the Doctor of Ministry office.
DM000 0 hours DM913 3 hours Orientation to the Doctor of Ministry This Systematic Theology Today This course orientation will familiarize the student with the examines the nature, task, and contents of academic and administrative requirements of Christian theology and discusses some con- the Doctor of Ministry program. It assists the temporary issues, concerns, and questions in student in identifying personal, professional, the thinking and life of the church. Particular and academic goals. Guidance for his course attention will be given to current discussions study is provided so that the student is pre- on the nature and task of theology for the COURSES paredo t complete the process of earning the church today, to the relationship between D.Min. degree and that he gains the greatest practice and theology, to the role of doctrine benefit from that process. in the life of the church, and to the impact of the world on the church’s thought, speech, and action. (Approved for Systematic Theol- DM900 6 hours Pastoral Theology and Pastoral Care A ogy credit) study of pastoral theology and pastoral care. Scriptural principles are applied to pastoral DM923 6 hours practices. Seminar emphases are the pastor, Preaching and Worship the pastoral ministry, and the major areas of This seminar will explore the ramifications pastoral care (Holy Baptism, Confession and of the sermon situated within the context of Absolution, Holy Communion, Confirmation, worship. The inner relatedness of worship Admonition, Marriage, Burial, Counseling, and preaching, maintaining the integrity of the and Administration). text while recognizing the liturgical setting, and making use of worship resources for the DM911 3 hours preaching task will be particular emphases. Exegetical Theology Today This course presents the current state of exegetical study in the church. It locates the preaching and DM925 6 hours teaching tasks of pastoral ministry in the Current Trends in Homiletics A look at the study and interpretation of God’s Word, and cultural context and theological bases that assists the pastor in those tasks. Histori- have given rise to recent trends in homiletics. cal precedents and recent developments in Close examination of the current approaches hermeneutics will be studied to facilitate the of Craddock, Buttrick, Long, Lowry, Jensen, pastor’s interpretive work with a text of Scrip- and others will lead to evaluations based on ture. (Approved for Exegetical Theology credit) Lutheran theology and contemporary critical reviews. Opportunities for a discerning use of such approaches will be explored. DM912 3 hours Historical Theology Today This course pres- ents the current state of historical study in the DM927 6 hours church. It provides an exploration, analysis, Preaching the Old Testament Surveying and interpretation of how historical events the theology of significant sections of the and movements have affected the theology Old Testament, this seminar focuses on the and practice of today’s church. The course exegesis and exposition of the varied types addresses how the study of church history of Old Testament material. Attention is given informs contemporary issues within and out- to proclaiming the literary forms of narrative, side The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. law, prophecy, psalms, and wisdom (Approved (Approved for Historical Theology credit) for Exegetical Theology credit).
118 DM929 3 hours DM954 6 hours Sermon Structures This seminar will examine Strategies for Evangelism The pastor’s the role of sermon structure in preaching, both office is reviewed from the perspective of an in theory and in practice. Selected sermon evangelist, with the assumption that the pas- structures will be studied theoretically in terms tor is most effective in the various roles of his of their form and function in the preaching ministry when he functions as an evangelist, context and practically in terms of their forma- eager to share the Gospel and concerned tiony b the pastor in sermon preparation and about the salvation of individuals. The op- their delivery in the congregational setting. portunities of being an evangelist are explored with practical suggestions provided. The pas- COURSES DM933 tor’s role of leading his congregation to an Mark for Preaching and Teaching evangelistic attitude and equipping them with evangelism skills is reviewed.
DM942 6 hours Shepherding the Growing Parish DM965 6 hours This seminar explores the pastoral practices Techniques and Strategies for Ministers that are useful in managing the growth that Teaching Adults Biblical, theological, and God grants to a congregation. Students will historical foundations for ministers teach- gain theological and practical resources that ing adults. Problems and needs for teaching aid them faithfully to minister amidst the in- adults in the contemporary church. A variety creased demands and complexities of a grow- of techniques and strategies usable for min- ing parish. Special consideration is given to isters’ roles and functions in relating religious the following needs: selection and support content to lay people as a teaching-learning of additional staff members, implementation transaction. of an appropriate organizational structure, promotion of healthy financial stewardship, DM968 6 hours and management of change and conflict. Ministry in the Military Context This seminar will study and reflect upon distinctive issues DM947 6 hours and challenges of ministering in a military Leadership and the Missio Dei This seminar context. Special attention will be given to will, study reflect on, and plan for execution the ethical implications confronting military of a Lutheran conception of the church’s personnel as well as ministers serving them. mission in the life of congregations. Special The seminar will investigate how chaplains attention will be given to the implications of and pastors can best communicate, provide a congregation’s understanding of the mis- pastoral counseling and care, guide worship, sion of God for the conduct of its entire life, and lead in a military context and culture. that is, the implications of a biblical theology of mission for the life of a congregation, its leaders, and all its members. DM970 3 hours Wrap-around PLI Conference 1 A critical reflection on and supplement to the Pastoral DM949 6 hours Leadership Institute Conference Event 1: Leadership in Cross-Cultural Contexts “Visionary Leadership.” Students integrate An immersion in and critical reflection on theological foundations with practical skills a shortterm cross-cultural experience. The so that they provide visionary leadership to student examines practices used in cross- the congregation in a theologically faithful cultural mission efforts, particularly in the manner. Participants will assess biblical and context and culture that he observes during Lutheran components of pastoral ministry and the practicum. He reflects upon this cross- develop a style of leadership that coheres cultural mission engagement and on how he with these components. might lead a congregation to carry out more effective cross-cultural mission work.
119 DM971 3 hours DM 983 Wrap-around PLI Conference 2 A critical 1 Corinthians for the 21st Century reflection on and supplement to the Pasto- ral Leadership Institute Conference Event 2: “Nurturing Transformation and Strategic DM984 Planning.” Students integrate theological Revelation and Pastoral Ministry foundations with practical skills so that, uti- A study and interpretation of Revelation in view lizing appropriate strategic planning meth- of its use and importance in Lutheran biblical ods, they facilitate beneficial transformation theology in the parish setting. (Approved for (change) in a congregation for the sake of exegetical theology credit) Christ’s mission. DM986 3 hours DM972 3 hours Lutherans in a Pluralistic Society Collectively
COURSES Wrap-around PLI Conference 3 A critical and individually, the people of God daily en- reflection on and supplement to the Pastoral counter unchristian and anti-Christian philoso- Leadership Institute Conference Event 3: phies and lifestyles in the form of subtle cultural “Organizational Teaming.” Students integrate influences, as well as overt indoctrination from theological foundations with practical skills all sides. Many Christians are not aware of the so that relationships are formed for effective degree to which their beliefs and daily living teamwork in the congregational context (es- have been, and are being, influenced by them. pecially multi-stage teams). Styles of team Thes pastor’ role as shepherd is reviewed in the ministry, as well as dynamics for effective light of Scripture as it applies to today’s religious collaboration, are considered in light of an pluralism. The course offers Gospel-centered, evangelical ethos. practical suggestions for ministry to God’s people in society, the church, and the home (approved for Systematic Theology credit). DM973 3 hours Wrap-around PLI Conference 4 A critical reflection on and supplement to the Pastoral DM995 3 hours Leadership Institute Conference Event 4: Project Research and Writing This course “Applied Leadership.” Students integrate equips the student to do both library research theological foundations with practical skills and field research in preparation for writ- so that they provide leadership in promoting ing the major applied project. The student among laypeople a healthy stewardship of will be acquainted with the methodology for resources, skills, gifts for service, and en- conducting valid qualitative and quantita- ergy. Participants will assess the biblical and tive research. Instruction also will focus on Lutheran theology of stewardship, as well as the design, format, and style of the project the privileges and responsibilities of being report. At the conclusion of the course, the royal priests. student will have written a formal proposal for the major applied project.
DM974 3 hours Wrap-around PLI International Event A DM996 6 hours critical reflection on and supplement to the Major Applied Project Entitles the student Pastoral Leadership Institute International to the services of a project advisor to direct Event. The student examines practices in his major applied project and its writing, and use in world missions, particularly in the geo- to project credit. Registration is valid for one graphical area and culture that he observed. calendar year, after which unfinished projects He reflects upon his cross-cultural engage- require a continuation fee. ment and on how he might lead a congregation toe mor effective international mission work.
120 DM999 3 hours Independent Study Elective Independent study in connection with the practice of pasto- ral ministry in the area of the student’s choice on a prospectus established in consulta- tion with the instructor. With an instructor from the appropriate department, this study program may fulfill the departmental course requirement. Students may take only one independent study elective for credit toward COURSES the D.Min. degree.
121 INDEX 69 Concordia Archaeological Society 69 Concordia Historical Institute 59 Academic Grievance Policy 63 Continuing Education 2 Accreditations 86 Courses 58 Administrative Policies 118 Doctor of Ministry 10 Administrative Staff 88 Exegetical Theology 66 Athletics 100 Historical Theology 58 Attendance 109 Practical Theology 62 Auditing 87 Pre-Seminary Remedial Courses 62 Auditing of Classes by Spouse of and Theological Languages Fiancée 95 Systematic Theology 5 Bookstore, CPH Seminary 37 Cross-Cultural Ministry Center 6 Calendar, Academic (2011-2012) 37 Admission 8 Calendar, Tentative Academic (2012- 37 Certification and Placement 2013) 37 Contact Information
INDEX 5 Campus 37 Curriculum 27, 68 Center for Hispanic Studies (CHS) 35 Deaf Institute of Theology 30 Deaconess Studies 35 Admission 30 Curriculum 35 Application 27 Entrance (Congregational) Level 35 Curriculum 28 Curriculum 35 District Endorsement 27 Entrance Level Requirements 35 Eligibility 31 Master of Arts Track 35 Mentors/Vicarage Supervisors 28 Seminary Level 36 Vicarage, Certification, and 28 Admission Requirements Placement 30 Certification and Calls 41 Doctor of Ministry Program 29 Curriculum 42 Credits 29 Electives 42 Curriculum 29 Vicarage 42 Financial Aid 67 Center for Reformation Research 41 Prerequisites and Admission 22 Certificate Program (Residential) 41 Purpose 26 Academic Standards, Dismissal, 41 Requirements Withdrawal 54 Doctor of Philosophy Program 22 Admission 54 Admission 24 Admissions Standards and 54 Application Admissions Decisions 56 Basic Ph.D. Patterns: Areas of 26 Alternate Route Vicarage Concentration and Usual 24 Application Required Courses 26 Assignment 55 Course Work 26 Certification and Placement 54 Curriculum 22 College Preparation 57 Dissertation 25 Credit Distribution 57 Doctoral Candidate 25 Curricular Practical Training 57 Doctoral Student 25 Curriculum and Academic Advising 54 Eligibility 22 Eligibility 57 Graduate Student 22 Entry-Level Competencies 57 Preparation for Comprehensive 26 Faculty Certification Examinations 25 Intention to Enroll 54 Program Advisor 23 Non-degree Applicants 54 Purpose 25 Resident Field Education 57 Student Status and Classification 23 Speech 57 Time Limit and Reinstatement 60 Cheating and Plagiarism 58 Enrollment, Privilege of
122 60 Enrollment Verification 43 Graduate School 33 Ethnic Immigrant Institute of 44 Application Theology (EIIT) 43 Background 33 Admission 46 Basic Funding 33 Application 47 Concluding General Considerations 33 Curriculum 46 Conferral of Degrees 33 District Endorsement 45 Credit, Course Load, and 33 Eligibility Employment 33 Mentors/Vicarage Supervisors 46 Examinations 34 Vicarage, Certification, and 46 Financial Aid Placement 45 Full-Time/Good-Standing Status 70 Expenses 47 Graduate Studies Bulletin 70 Academic Tuition and Fees, 46 Housing 2011-12 46 Information INDEX 71 Academic Administrative Fees 46 Intention to Graduate 71 Housing 46 Language Proficiency 76 Faculty 47 Orientation Sessions 83 Faculty Emeriti 46 Original Registration 59 Family Education Rights and Privacy 46 Participation in Commencement Act of 1974 (FERPA) 45 Preparation Fee 73 Financial Aid 43 Purpose 75 Advanced Studies Financial Aid 46 Relationship of Academic Degree 75 Application and Church Placement 75 Eligibility 46 Renewal/Extension 75 Financial Planning 46 Retaking Examinations 75 Grant Information 47 Social Aspects 73 Financial Aid Sources 46 Student Life 73 Education Loans 44 Student Status 73 Employment 46 Theses, Exams, and Dissertations 73 Institutional Grants 47 Web pages and Email 73 Private Scholarships 47 Worship 73 Veterans Benefits and Vocational 65 Health Rehabilitation 65 Health and Wellness Center 74 Ministerial Formation Financial Aid – 65 Health Insurance Distance Programs 5 History 74 Institutional Grants for Distance 60 Incompletes Programs by Program 68 Institute for Mission Studies 73 Ministerial Formation Financial Aid – 66 International Students Residential Students 67 Library 74 Acknowledging Financial 5 Location of Seminary Support 64 Marriage 73 Application 48 Master of Arts 73 Eligibility 48 Admission 74 Financial Planning 48 Application 74 Need Analysis and Family 49 Curriculum – General Theological Contribution Studies 74 Structure of Institutional Grants 48 Eligibility 65 Food Bank 49 Examination 4 Function and Purpose 48 General Academic Requirements 60 Grade Changes 49 Language Proficiency 60 Grading System 48 Matriculation 49 Program Options
123 48 Purpose 20 International Study Programs 49 Special Program Requirements – 19 Missionary Formation Major Concentration 49 Student Status 15 Non-degree Applicants 50 Thesis 14 Pre-Seminary Preparation 50 Time Limit and Reinstatement 18 Resident Field Education 38 Master of Arts in Deaconess 20 Satisfactory Progress Studies 15 Speech 40 Academic Probation 20 Student Standing and Classification 40 Academic Standards, Dismissal, 16 Testing Withdrawal 16 Transfer Applicants 38 Admission 19 Vicarage 39 Application 21 Withdrawal 40 Certification and Placement 51 Master of Sacred Theology 38 College Preparation 51 Admission
INDEX 39 Credit Distribution 51 Application 39 Curricular Practical Training 53 Conferral of Degree 39 Curriculum 51 Curriculum 40 Dismissal 51 Eligibility 40 Dual Degree Programs 53 Examination Option 38 Eligibility 51 General Requirements 38 Entry-Level Competencies 51 Matriculation 38 Graduate School M.A. with 51 Purpose Deaconess Certification 52 Student Status 40 Granting of Degree 53 Thesis Option 40 Internship 53 Time Limit and Reinstatement 38 Purpose 2 Mission Statement 40 Satisfactory Progress 66 Music 40 Withdrawal 58 Nondiscrimination Policy 14 Master of Divinity Program 65 Personal Coaching and Leadership 21 Academic Probation Development 20 Academic Standards, Dismissal, 60 Refunds Withdrawal 62 Registration Procedures 14 Admission 65 Re-Sell It Shop 16 Admissions Standards and 84 Resident Field Education Supervisors Admissions Decisions 64 Residential Life 16 Application 64 Dormitories 21 Assignment 64 Married Student Housing 21 Certification and Placement 64 Off-Campus Housing 19 Clinical Pastoral Education 66 Seminary Women 14 College Preparation 32 Specific Ministry Pastor Program 17 Credit Distribution (SMP) 18 Curricular Practical Training 32 Curriculum 17 Curriculum and Academic Advising 64 Spiritual Life and Worship 21 Dismissal 66 Student Association/Student 20 Dual Degree Programs Government 14 Eligibility 61 Student Loan Deferments 14 Entry-Level Competencies 63 Summer Quarter/ Enrollment 21 Faculty Certification 13 Synodical Administration 21 Granting of Degree 61 Transcripts 17 Intention to Enroll 85 Vicarage Supervisors
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