Columbia Biblical Seminary & School of Missions Catalog 2006-2007 This catalog is not a contract. Every effort has been made to reflect accurately Columbia Biblical Seminary's curricular programs and degree requirements at the time of publication, but the Seminary reserves the right to change curricula and requirements at any time. To Know Christ And To Make Him Known. Letter from the President ........................................................................................................................4 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................6 University Setting................................................................................................................................................6 History and Mission............................................................................................................................................6 Doctrinal Standard..............................................................................................................................................7 Denominational Relationships ..........................................................................................................................7 Accreditation and Recognition ..........................................................................................................................8 Programs of Study ..........................................................................................................................................9 Programs for College and University Graduates ............................................................................................12 Programs for Bible College Graduates ............................................................................................................12 Requirements to Receive a CBS Degree ........................................................................................................12 Earning Two Degrees at CBS ..........................................................................................................................13 Biblical Ministry Certificate ............................................................................................................14 Master of Arts ..............................................................................................................................16 Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies ............................................................................................17 Master of Arts in Bible Exposition ..................................................................................................18 Master of Arts in Educational Ministries..........................................................................................19 Master of Arts in Leadership for Evangelism and Mobilization ..........................................................20 Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling and Spiritual Formation ..........................................................21 Master of Divinity ........................................................................................................................22 Optional Master of Divinity Concentrations ......................................................................................23 Doctor of Ministry Degree ..............................................................................................................26 Educational Opportunities ......................................................................................................................29 Winter and Summer Studies ..........................................................................................................................30 Advancement In Ministry ................................................................................................................................30 Korntal, Germany, Branch Campus ................................................................................................................30 Columbia Extension ........................................................................................................................................31 Extension Sites ............................................................................................................................................31 Internet Enhanced Distance Education ....................................................................................................31 Online Courses ............................................................................................................................................31 Other Educational Programs at CIU................................................................................................................31 Bible College Programs ..............................................................................................................................31 Graduate School Programs ........................................................................................................................31 Ben Lippen School......................................................................................................................................32 Cooperative Educational Programs..................................................................................................................32 Student Life ......................................................................................................................................................35 Growth in Community ....................................................................................................................................36 Community Standards......................................................................................................................................36 Student Services ..............................................................................................................................................37 Admissions............................................................................................................................................................40 Who Should Apply?..........................................................................................................................................41 How to Apply....................................................................................................................................................41 Information to Assist You ................................................................................................................................42 Financial Information..................................................................................................................................43 Expenses ..........................................................................................................................................................44 Explanation of Expenses ............................................................................................................................44 Payment Policies ........................................................................................................................................44 Refunds........................................................................................................................................................45 Financial Aid ....................................................................................................................................................46 Academic Life ....................................................................................................................................................57 Registration Information ..................................................................................................................................58 Instructional Policies ........................................................................................................................................58 Grading Policies ................................................................................................................................................59 Records and Graduation ..................................................................................................................................60 Academic Petitions ..........................................................................................................................................62 Course Descriptions ....................................................................................................................................63 Leadership and Faculty ..............................................................................................................................83 Board of Trustees..............................................................................................................................................84 Administration ..................................................................................................................................................85 Faculty ..............................................................................................................................................................86 Maps ........................................................................................................................................................................91