Concordia Seminary St. Louis, Missouri 2010-2011 Academic Catalog MISSION STATEMENT Thank you for looking into Concor- Concordia Seminary serves Church and world by providing dia Seminary! There’s much to see. theological education and leadership centered in the Gospel of our The majestic buildings designed by Lord Jesus Christ for the formation of pastors, missionaries, and lead- famous collegiate architect Charles ers in the name of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Klauder sit on beautiful and eco- logically well-maintained 72 acres. Our strong faculty, scholars in their respective theological disciplines with a heart for the church and its ACCREDITATIONS mission to the world, is an invita- Concordia Seminary is an accredited member of: tion to come and study. And look The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central at the alumni, over 12,000 pastors Association of Colleges and Schools who have served the mission of 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602 Jesus Christ throughout the world, [312/263-0456] in addition to deaconess and grad- uate students who found Concordia Seminary a place to develop fur- Association of Theological Schools in the United States ther their God-given gifts. and Canada 10 Summit Park Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1103 The closer you look, the more you will see that there are values that [412/788-6505] motivate us and set our sights high. Concordia Seminary’s core values are… The Seminary’s program of clinical pastoral education is FAITHFULNESS to the Scriptures and Confessions; accredited by: SERVANTHOOD to Christ and His Church; Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc. RESPONSIVENESS to the contemporary context of the world; and 1549 Claremont Road, Suite 103, Decatur, GA 30033 EXCELLENCE in all our endeavors. [404/320-1472] In worship, in classrooms, on the internet, in sports, in social gather- ings and in all the times we get together, these are the values of our life together as community. Again, my thanks to you for looking at Concordia Seminary and my invitation to you is, Come, visit us, join us! Dale A. Meyer, M.Div., M.A., Ph.D., D.D. President 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. www.csl.edu 2 ACADEMIC CATALOG CONTENTS 2 Mission Statement 56 International Students 2 Accreditations 56 Music 2 Letter from the President 56 Athletics 4, 6 Academic Calendars 56 Seminary Women 8 General Information 10 Administrative Staff 75 RESOURCES FOR THEOLOGICAL FORMATION 11 Synodical Administration AND RESEARCH 58 Concordia Seminary Library 12 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS 58 Center for Reformation Research 13 Pastoral Formation – Master of Divinity Program 58 Institute for Mission Studies 19 Pastoral Formation – Alternate Routes to Pastoral Ministry 58 Center for Hispanic Studies (CHS) 19 Certificate Program (Residential) 59 Concordia Archaeological Society 23 Center for Hispanic Studies (CHS) 59 Concordia Historical Institute 26 Specific Ministry Pastor Program (SMP) 27 Ethnic Immigrant Institute of Theology (EIIT) 60 29 Deaf Institute of Theology (DIT) FINANCIAL INFORMATION 61 Expenses 30 Cross-Cultural Ministry Center (CCMC) 61 Academic Tuition and Fees 32 Deaconess Formation – Master of Arts in Deaconess Studies 62 Academic Administrative Fees 35 Advanced Pastoral Leadership – Doctor of Ministry Program 62 Housing 38 Theological Research and Leadership – Graduate School 62 Housing Fees 42 Master of Arts 62 Other Expenses 42 General Theological Studies 62 Refunds 44 Master of Sacred Theology 63 Financial Aid 46 Doctor of Philosophy 63 Financial Aid Sources 63 Ministerial Formation Financial Aid – Residential Students 49 GENERAL ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND 64 Ministerial Formation Financial Aid – Distance Programs POLICIES 64 Advanced Studies Financial Aid 50 Administrative Policies 51 Academic Policies and Procedures 66 FACULTY 73 Resident Field Education Supervisors 54 STUDENT AND FAMILY LIFE 74 Vicarage Supervisors 55 Spiritual Life and Worship 55 Marriage 75 COURSES 55 Residential Life 55 Food Bank 55 Re-Sell It Shop 99 INDEX 55 Health/Insurance 56 Personal Coaching and Leadership Development 101 CAMPUS MAP 56 Student Association/Student Government 3 www.csl.edu ACADEMIC CALENDAR—2010-2011 FALL QUARTER August 23 Monday Web Registration for Fall Quarter begins August 27 Friday Web Registration closes – 12:00 p.m. September 1 Wednesday Orientation for All New Students begins September 3 Friday Registration for All New Students September 3 Friday Opening Service—10:00 a.m. September 7 Tuesday Classes begin September 21 Tuesday Theological Symposium begins; no classes Tuesday and Wednesday September 23 Thursday Classes resume October 18 Monday Web Registration for Winter Quarter begins October 22 Friday Web Registration for Winter Quarter closes November 12 Friday Quarter ends after classes WINTER QUARTER November 29 Monday Classes begin December 17 Friday Christmas recess begins after classes January 3 Monday Classes resume; D.Min. classes begin at 8:00 a.m. January 14 Friday D.Min. classes end January 24 Monday Web Registration for Spring Quarter begins January 28 Friday Web Registration for Spring Quarter closes February 18 Friday Quarter ends after classes SPRING QUARTER March 7 Monday Classes begin April 20 Wednesday Easter recess begins after classes April 26 Tuesday Classes resume May 4 Wednesday Call Day May 19 Thursday Quarter ends after classes May 20 Friday Commencement—7:00 p.m. SUMMER QUARTER 2011 9/10-week Terms Term X—Monday, June 6, through Friday, August 5 Term L—Monday, June 13, through Friday, August 19 4-week Terms Term I—Monday, June 6, through Friday, July 1 Term II—Monday, July 11, through Friday, August 5 2-week Terms Term A/D.Min. 1—Monday, June 6, through Friday, June 17 Term B/D.Min. 2—Monday, June 20, through Friday, July 1 Term C/P-1—Monday, July 11, through Friday, July 22 Term D/P-2—Monday, July 25, through Friday, August 5 Term P-3—Monday, August 8, through Friday, August 19 www.csl.edu 4 2010 S M T W R F S S M T W R F S S M T W R F S JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 28 29 30 31 31 APRIL MAY JUNE 1 2 3 1 1 2 3 4 5 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 25 26 27 28 29 30 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 30 31 JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31 31 2011 S M T W R F S S M T W R F S S M T W R F S JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH 1 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 27 28 29 30 31 30 31 APRIL MAY JUNE 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER 1 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 30 31 5 www.csl.edu TENTATIVE ACADEMIC CALENDAR—2011-2012 FALL QUARTER August 22 Monday Web Registration for Fall Quarter begins August 26 Friday Web Registration closes – 12:00 p.m.