bulletin of Duke University 2008-2009 Divinity School The Mission of Duke University James B. Duke’s founding Indenture of Duke University directed the members of the University to “provide real leadership in the educational world” by choosing individuals of “outstanding character, ability and vision” to serve as its officers, trustees and faculty; by carefully selecting students of “character, determination and application;” and by pursuing those areas of teaching and scholarship that would “most help to develop our resources, increase our wisdom, and promote human happiness.” To these ends, the mission of Duke University is to provide a superior liberal education to undergraduate students, attending not only to their intellectual growth but also to their development as adults committed to high ethical standards and full participation as leaders in their communities; to prepare future members of the learned professions for lives of skilled and ethical service by providing excellent graduate and professional education; to advance the frontiers of knowledge and contribute boldly to the international community of scholarship; to promote an intellectual environment built on a commitment to free and open inquiry; to help those who suffer, cure disease and promote health, through sophis- ticated medical research and thoughtful patient care; to provide wide ranging educational opportunities, on and beyond our campuses, for traditional students, active professionals and life-long learners using the power of information technologies; and to promote a deep appreciation for the range of human difference and potential, a sense of the obligations and rewards of citizenship, and a commitment to learning, freedom and truth. By pursuing these objectives with vision and integrity, Duke University seeks to engage the mind, elevate the spirit, and stimulate the best effort of all who are associated with the University; to contribute in diverse ways to the local community, the state, the nation and the world; and to attain and maintain a place of real leadership in all that we do. Adopted by the Board of Trustees on February 23, 2001 EDITOR Rob Hirtz PUBLICATIONS COORDINATOR Jennifer Deer DIVINITY SCHOOL LIAISON Sherry Williamson, Department of Communications Laceye Warner, Associate dean for Academic Formation and Programs Todd Maberry, Divinity School Registrar STAFF SPECIALIST: COURSE CATALOG MASTER Marianne Drexler PHOTOGRAPHS University Photography and Duke Divinity School The information in this bulletin applies to the academic year 2008-2009 and is accurate and current, to the extent possible, as of May 2008. The university reserves the right to change programs of study, academic requirements, teaching staff, the calendar, and other matters described herein without prior notice, in accordance with established procedures. Duke University prohibits discrimination, and provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex or age. The university also makes good faith efforts to recruit, employ and promote qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. It admits qualified students to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students. The university prohibits harassment of any kind. Questions, comments or complaints of discrimination or harassment should be directed to the Office of the Vice-President for Institutional Equity, (919) 684-8222. 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May 2008 Contents Academic Calendar of the Duke Divinity School 5 Administration 7 General Information 14 History 15 The Role of the Divinity School 15 The Relation of the Divinity School to Duke University 16 Mission Statement of the Divinity School 17 Divinity School Library 17 Center for Studies in the Wesleyan Tradition 17 The Center for Theology, Writing, and Media 18 Faculty 20 Admissions 36 Requirements and Procedures 37 Duke Divinity School Professional and Technical Standards 47 Conduct Covenant: Duke Divinity School 49 Student Life 50 Student Services Area 51 Corporate Worship 51 Spiritual Formation Groups 52 Student Activities and Organizations 52 Duke Student E-Mail Accounts 55 Project BRI(DDD)GE 55 Live at the Lampstand 56 Living Accommodations 57 The Refectory 58 Child Care Resources 58 Student Health 58 Alcohol Policy 60 Motor Vehicle Registration 60 Cultural Resources 60 Athletic Programs 60 Financial Information 62 Fees and Expenses 63 Tuition Structure 65 Student Financial Aid 65 Merit Scholarship Program 67 Financial Resources 69 Endowed Funds 71 Additional Resources 92 Field Education 94 A Program for Ministerial Formation 95 Field Education Credit Requirements 95 Guiding Ministerial Formation 96 Field Settings for Ministerial Formation 96 Pre-Enrollment Ministry Discernment Program for Contextual Learning 98 Students Serving As Pastors 98 Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) 99 International Field Education 100 Table of Contents 3 International Programs 102 Black Church Studies 106 Lifelong Learning 110 The Convocation and Pastors’ School 111 Annual Lectures 111 Course of Study 112 Lay Education 112 Duke Youth Academy for Christian Formation 112 Royce and Jane Reynolds Program in Church Leadership 112 Sustained Learning Seminars 112 Study Leave for Ministry Professionals 112 Institute of Preaching 113 Seminars and Conferences 113 Ministry in the Vicinity 113 Courage to Serve 113 Clergy Health Initiative 113 Additional Study Opportunities 114 The J.M. Ormond Center for Research, Planning, and Development 115 Pulpit & Pew: The Duke Center for Excellence in Ministry 115 Programs in Pastoral Care 116 Denominational Studies 117 Caring Communities Program 118 Duke Institute on Care at the End of Life 118 Curriculum 120 Degree Programs 121 Administration of the Curriculum 122 The Basic Theological Degree-Master of Divinity 124 The Master of Theological Studies Degree 137 The Master of Theological Studies and Law Joint Degree Program 139 The Master of Theology Degree 139 The Doctor of Theology Degree 141 Certificate Programs 143 Duke Summer Session 144 International Study Programs 144 Courses of Instruction 146 Course Enrollment 147 Projected Course Offerings 147 I. Biblical Studies 148 II. Historical Studies 155 III. Christian Theology 160 IV. Ministerial Studies 171 V. Clinical Training and Internships 182 VI. Colloquia/Interfield/Field Education 183 Program in Religion Graduate Courses 184 Appendices 186 Enrollment Summary 195 Index 198 4 Table of Contents Academic Calendar of the Duke Divinity School Fall 2008 August 10 Summer Term Full and Term II classes end 12 – 17 Project Bri(ddd)ge 11 Deadline for Field Ed. Church/Agency applications 19 Orientation program for ThD students 20 Orientation for all new students begins 21 Advising and registration for new students 25 Fall semester classes begin. 27 Divinity School Opening Convocation 27 - 28 Alumni Council 29 Deadline for Field Ed. academic term student applications September 1 Deadline for incompletes taken in Spring 2008 1 Labor Day — Classes are in session 5 Last day for Field Ed. interviews 5 Drop/Add period ends 18 – 19 Thursday – Friday, Board of Visitors 28 Field Ed. Assignments begin — academic year October 10 Fall recess begins at 7 p.m. 13 – 15 Convocation and Pastors’ School 20 Field Ed. Learning-Serving covenants due 20 Classes resume at 8 a.m. 29 Registration for Spring 2009 semester begins November 12 Alternative Christmas Market 13 Drop/Add period begins. Last Day to withdraw with “W” 25 Divinity classes end 25 Thanksgiving Recess begins at 10:30 p.m. December 1 – 5 Reading period 8 Final examinations begin 12 Final examinations end Spring 2009 January 7 The Monday class schedule is in effect on this day. Regular class meeting schedule begins Thursday, January 8. 8 Regular class meeting schedule begins 12 Midterm/Field Ed. Reviews due 19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. No classes held. 21 Drop/Add ends at 5 p.m. 29 - 30 Alumni Council February Academic Calendar 5 1 Deadline for incompletes taken in Fall semester 2008 23 Registration for Summer Session begins March 6 Spring recess begins at 7 p.m.