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2021/22 LOUISVILLE PRESBYTERIAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY THE LOUISVILLE SEMINARY CATALOG The Louisville Seminary Catalog is published annually by Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary (Louisville, Kentucky). The catalog is available online at www.lpts.edu. Printed copies are distributed for internal use and are available on an as-needed basis. The information in this publication, including tuition fees, course descriptions and other program details, is subject to change and is in no way binding upon Louisville Seminary. Revisions are noted in the online Louisville Seminary Catalog. Notice of revisions to the catalog is deployed to the Seminary community via The Seminary Times newsletter. Founded in 1853, the Seminary offers an inclusive and diverse learning community, welcoming individuals from wider ecumenical backgrounds. The Seminary is an institution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A). Louisville Seminary 1044 Alta Vista Road | Louisville, Ky. 40205-1798 502.895.3411 | 800.264.1839 | lpts.edu ACCREDITATION Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation status of Louisville Seminary. Accredited also by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada, the following degree programs are approved: MDiv, MAMFT, MAR, and DMin. The Commission contact information is: The Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada 10 Summit Park Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15275, U.S.A Telephone: 412.788.6505, Fax: 412.788.6510, Website: www.ats.edu The Marriage and Family Therapy Program at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), 1133 15th Street, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20005-2710, 202.452.0109. APPROVAL Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary is also approved by the University Senate of the United Methodist Church. 1 MISSION STATEMENT AND INSTITUTIONAL GOALS ................................5 Our Mission 6 Our Vision 6 Institutional Values 6 Commitments 8 Relationships 8 Educational Vision 9 Strategies 9 History 9 Resources 11 DEGREE PROGRAMS ..................................................................................13 Master of Divinity 14 MDiv Degree Worksheet (2021-2022) 19 Master of Arts (Religion) 20 MAR, Biblical Studies Degree Worksheet (2021-2022) 24 MAR, Religious Thought Degree Worksheet (2021-2022) 25 MAR, General Track Degree Worksheet (2021-2022) 26 Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy 27 MAMFT Degree Worksheet (2021-2022) 29 Dual Degree Programs 31 Dual Degrees with the University of Louisville 31 MDiv with JD, MSSW, or MBA Worksheet (2021-2022) 32 Dual Degrees at Louisville Seminary 33 MDiv with MAMFT Worksheet (2021-2022) 34 MAMFT with MAR, Religious Thought Worksheet (2021-2022) 35 Concentration in Educational Ministry 36 Concentration in Black Church Studies 37 Doctor of Ministry 37 Advanced Practice of Ministry Seminars 39 Course of Study: Black Church Studies 40 Course of Study: Pastoral Care and Counseling 40 Course of Study: Advanced Practice of Ministry 41 DMin Admission, Application, Requirements 41 Master of Divinity (MDiv) Equivalency 41 Cost of DMin Program 42 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES .............................................43 Advising System 44 Field Education 44 Varieties of Field Education Experience 45 Field Placement Procedures 46 Seeking to Become a Field Education Site 47 Seeking a Field Education Placement 48 Supervision and Evaluation 48 Nurturing Committee 48 Paperwork Required of all Field Education Students 49 2 Problems and Termination 50 Field Education During COVID-19 50 FieldConfidentiality Education 50Courses 51 Field Education Supervisors—Congregational Placements 53 Field Education Supervisors—Agency and Campus Placements 54 Field Education Supervisors—Clinical Pastoral Education 54 Doors to Dialogue (D2D) 55 Spiritual Formation 55 Preparation for Ministry and Placement of Graduates 56 Ernest Miller White Library 57 Information Technology 58 Academic Support Center 59 The Louisville Institute 59 The Louisville Grawemeyer Award in Religion 60 Kentuckiana Metroversity 60 The Overseas Ministries Study Center 60 ADMISSIONS ...............................................................................................61 Filing the Application 62 Background Check Requirement 63 Completion of Application and Matriculation 63 Campus Visits 64 Transfer Policy 64 International Students 66 Special Admission 66 Probationary Admission 67 Non-Degree Students 67 Auditing 68 Financial Aid 68 Educational Loan Funds 69 Federal Work Study 69 Other Funds 70 FeesVA Benefits 70 70 Full-time, Half-time Degree Program Designations 72 Metroversity Students 73 Insurance 73 Housing 73 Housing Assignments 73 Unit Student Lease Rates 73 Off-Campus Housing Options 74 Pets 74 Fellowships and Honors 74 3 CONTINUING EDUCATION ........................................................................77 The Louisville Seminary Continuing Education Community 78 Conferences and Seminars 78 CertificationFamily Therapy Programs Supervision 78 78 The Don Deane Certificate in Pastoral Counseling/Marriage and Additional Resources 79 EventsThe and Don Lecture Deane Series Certificate 79 in Homiletic Supervision 78 The Black Church Studies Consultation 79 The Alum Reunion 79 The Caldwell Lecture 79 The Edwards Peacemaking Lectureship 80 The Grawemeyer Lecture 80 The Greenhoe Lecture 80 The Henry H. and Marion A. Presler Lectureship 81 The Katie Geneva Canon Lectureship 81 CURRICULUM AND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ..........................................82 SEMINARY COURSES 84 Course Identification System 83 Bible 85 INTERPRETOld TestamentATION AND 85 PROCLAIMATION (IP) 85 New Testament 87 Preaching 90 Ecclesial Traditions 92 COMMUNALEvangelism WISDOM and Mission AND WITNESS 93 (WW) 92 Theological Foundations 95 Theological, Historical and Ethical Studies 95 104 Christian Education 104 BUILDINGCongr CegationalOMMUNITIES Ministry AND 106 NURTURING RELATIONSHIPS (CR) Pastoral Counseling & MAMFT Courses 107 Worship 113 Practical Theology 115 Field Education 116 DOCTOR OF MINISTRY 117 Required Courses 117 Advanced Practice Course Electives 117 STANDARDS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ....................................................118 Academic Standards 119 Graduation Standards 123 Financial Standards 123 Rights and Responsibilities 123 4 Intellectual Property Rights Policy 124 Transcripts 126 LouisvilleOfficial Announcements Seminary’s Non-Discrimination 125 Policy 126 Policy Regarding Students with Disabilities 126 COMMUNITY LIFE ....................................................................................128 Louisville Seminary Community 129 Worship 129 Pastoral Care and Counseling 129 Louisville Seminary Counseling Center 130 Community Governance 130 Frank H. and Fannie W. Caldwell Chapel 131 Albert and Grace Winn Center 131 Schlegel Hall 131 Gardencourt 132 The Laws Lodge 132 Marketing and Special Events Department 132 Gardencourt Catering 133 Campus Kids 133 Recreational Facilities 133 Health Clinic 133 Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) 133 Metropolitan Louisville 134 WHO’S WHO? ...........................................................................................135 Faculty 136 Adjunct Faculty 153 MAMFT Clinical Supervisors 154 Faculty Emeriti and Emeritae 155 Academic and Program Areas 157 Board of Trustees 158 President’s Roundtable 159 Alum Board of Directors 161 Administration 162 REFERENCE ...............................................................................................164 Correspondence Directory 165 Seminary Calendar 166 Directions to Campus 167 Campus Map 168 5• MISSION STATEMENT MISSION STATEMENT AND INSTITUTIONAL VALUES Our Mission 6 MISSION STATEMENT Our Vision 6 Institutional Values 6 Commitments 8 Relationships 8 Educational Vision 9 Strategies 9 History 9 Resources 11 The gifts God gave were that some would be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until all of us come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to maturity, to the measure of the full stature of Christ. Ephesians 4:11-13 6• MISSION STATEMENT OUR MISSION Led by the Holy Spirit, Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary educates people to proclaim the Gospel, to care for all, and to work for justice in communities everywhere. MISSION STATEMENT OUR VISION Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary works toward a world where all can creativity of the Holy Spirit. flourish, evidenced by the justice and mercy of God, the welcome of Jesus Christ, and the INSTITUTIONAL VALUES 1. Believes in God, follows the example of Jesus as a model for our lives, and relies on the Holy Spirit; 2. Celebrates the rich traditions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and Reformed Christianity; 3. Achieves excellence through academic rigor, creativity, and critical thinking; 4. Commits to anti-racism academically and throughout the LPTS community; 5. Models, expects, and promotes gender equity; 6. Supports the full inclusion of LGBTQIA+ persons; 7. Embraces diversity of ministries including pastors,