SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY CATALOG AND POLICIES 2017–2018 Information contained in this catalog is current as of the date of printing. Table of Contents School of Theology ............................................................................................................................................... 3 The University ................................................................................................................................................ 3 Purpose .................................................................................................................................................... 3 About the University .................................................................................................................................... 3 Accreditations and Approvals ......................................................................................................................... 9 Administration ........................................................................................................................................... 9 About the School of Theology ............................................................................................................................ 15 General Information ................................................................................................................................... 15 Academic Calendar ..................................................................................................................................... 15 Administration .......................................................................................................................................... 16 Faculty ..................................................................................................................................................... 16 Programs of Study ........................................................................................................................................... 18 Master of Divinity ...................................................................................................................................... 19 Master of Arts .......................................................................................................................................... 22 Master of Arts General Track ................................................................................................................... 22 Master of Arts with Concentration in Bible ................................................................................................. 24 Master of Arts with Concentration in Church History .................................................................................... 25 Master of Arts with Concentration in Religion and the Environment ................................................................. 26 Master of Arts with Concentration in Theology ............................................................................................ 29 Master of Arts with Concentration in Theology and Literature ......................................................................... 30 Diploma of Anglican Studies ........................................................................................................................ 30 Certificate of Theological Studies ................................................................................................................... 31 Master of Sacred Theology ........................................................................................................................... 32 Doctor of Ministry ..................................................................................................................................... 35 Admission, Expenses, and Financial Aid .......................................................................................................... 37 Admission ........................................................................................................................................... 37 Tuition and Fees ................................................................................................................................... 38 Financial Aid ....................................................................................................................................... 39 Academic Policies and Procedures ...................................................................................................................... 40 Academic Advising ..................................................................................................................................... 40 Academic Dishonesty .................................................................................................................................. 40 Weekly Schedule and Class Attendance ............................................................................................................ 42 Enrollment .............................................................................................................................................. 42 Grading .................................................................................................................................................. 44 Honors ................................................................................................................................................... 46 Student Classification, Progress, and Status ..................................................................................................... 46 Withdrawal from School .............................................................................................................................. 47 Transfer Credits ........................................................................................................................................ 48 Transcripts ............................................................................................................................................... 49 Evaluation and Disclosure of Personal Qualifications .......................................................................................... 49 Inclusive Language ..................................................................................................................................... 49 Assistance for Students with Disabilities .......................................................................................................... 49 Immunizations and Health Insurance ............................................................................................................. 49 Release of Student Information .................................................................................................................... 50 Other University Policies and Procedures ......................................................................................................... 51 School of Theology Courses ................................................................................................................................... 52 Anglican Studies (ANGL) ................................................................................................................................. 52 Biblical Studies (BIBL) .................................................................................................................................... 53 Christian Ethics and Moral Theology (CEMT) ...................................................................................................... 58 Church History and Historical Theology (CHHT) .................................................................................................. 59 Homiletics (HOML) ........................................................................................................................................ 61 Liturgics and Church Music (LTCM) .................................................................................................................. 63 Research and Writing (THBR) ........................................................................................................................... 65 Systematic Theology (THEO) ............................................................................................................................ 65 Theory and Practice of Ministry (MNST) ............................................................................................................. 67 World Religions (WREL) .................................................................................................................................. 71 Index ............................................................................................................................................................... 72 Sewanee | The University of the South 3 School of Theology This catalog includes a list of programs and courses offered by the University. It also includes important information, such as academic policies and procedures, admission requirements, costs, and financial aid. This catalog provides information that is subject to change at the discretion of the University. It does not constitute any form of a contractual agreement with current or prospective students or any other person. The University of the South’s policy against discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, and retaliation is consistent with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments