2020-2021 Graduate and Seminary Catalog Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ............................................... 3 Christian Education .................................................................... 27 Our Mission ................................................................................... 3 Church History/Historical Theology ......................................... 30 Our Philosophy of Education ....................................................... 3 Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Pastoral Care and Our History ................................................................................... 4 Counseling) ................................................................................. 30 Where to Find Us .......................................................................... 4 Doctor of Ministry ...................................................................... 34 Student Body ................................................................................. 4 Intercultural Studies (Missions) ................................................. 36 Student Life ................................................................................... 4 Leadership Studies ...................................................................... 38 Jessie C. Eury Library .................................................................... 4 New Testament ........................................................................... 40 University Lectureships ................................................................ 6 Old Testament ............................................................................. 41 University Accreditation .............................................................. 6 Organizational Leadership .......................................................... 42 Seminary Accreditation ................................................................ 6 Philosophy ................................................................................... 43 Approval and Authorization ......................................................... 7 Preaching ..................................................................................... 44 Campus Security Report ............................................................... 7 Spiritual Formation ..................................................................... 45 Theology ...................................................................................... 45 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS ................................. 7 University Studies ....................................................................... 47 Graduate Degrees .......................................................................... 7 Worship Studies .......................................................................... 47 Seminary Degrees .......................................................................... 8 Proficiency and Placement Exams ............................................... 8 ACADEMIC POLICIES..................................... 49 Orientation to LCU ....................................................... 8 Academic Integrity ..................................................................... 49 Writing & Research ...................................................... 8 Academic Terminology............................................................... 50 Biblical Knowledge ....................................................... 9 Academic Calendar ..................................................................... 50 Greek & Hebrew ........................................................... 9 Advanced Standing ..................................................................... 50 MA in Bible and Theology (Online) ............................................ 9 Academic Advisement ................................................................ 50 MA in Organizational Leadership (Online) ............................... 11 Appeals ........................................................................................ 51 MA in Spiritual Formation (Normal, IL) .................................... 10 Attendance .................................................................................. 51 Spiritual Formation Certificate ................................................... 10 Catalogs ....................................................................................... 51 Master of Arts in Ministry .......................................................... 11 Changes of Program or Specialization........................................ 52 Master of Arts in Formative Worship ........................................ 12 Chapel .......................................................................................... 52 Master of Arts (Church History/Historical Theology) ............. 13 Degree Audits .............................................................................. 52 Master of Arts (Theology) ........................................................... 14 Distance Learning ....................................................................... 52 Master of Arts (Philosophy and Apologetics) ............................ 15 Discipline or Dismissal ................................................................ 53 Master of Arts (Biblical Studies) ................................................. 16 Due Process ................................................................................. 53 Master of Religious Education .................................................... 17 Educational Rights and Privacy.................................................. 53 Master of Arts in Counseling ...................................................... 20 Full-Time Status .......................................................................... 54 Master of Divinity ....................................................................... 20 Grades .......................................................................................... 54 The Master of Divinity Course Requirements ........... 21 Graduation Requirements........................................................... 54 Doctor of Ministry ...................................................................... 22 Greek and Hebrew Language Requirements ............................. 55 The Doctor of Ministry Course Requirements ........... 23 Honors ......................................................................................... 55 Incomplete/Withdrawal Policy .................................................. 55 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ............................... 24 Independent Study/Research ...................................................... 55 Mentored Ministry ...................................................................... 56 Apologetics .................................................................................. 25 Military Leave ............................................................................. 56 General Bible ............................................................................... 25 Nondiscrimination Policy ........................................................... 56 Bible and Theology ..................................................................... 26 Post-Doctoral Study .................................................................... 56 www.LincolnChristian.edu i 2020-2021 Graduate and Seminary Catalog Probation .................................................................................... 56 Financial Aid Eligibility Policy ...................................................68 Proficiency or Placement Exams ............................................... 57 Scholarships .................................................................................69 Writing and Research ................................................. 57 Restoration Scholarship ...............................................69 Biblical Knowledge ..................................................... 57 President’s Scholarship ................................................69 Greek & Hebrew ......................................................... 57 Dean’s Scholarship .......................................................69 Repeated Courses Policy ............................................................ 57 Other Scholarships/Grants/Award Programs .............................67 Residency .................................................................................... 57 International Scholarship ............................................67 Schedule Changes ....................................................................... 58 LCU Graduate Award ..................................................67 Shared Credits in Two Degree Programs ................................... 58 Servant Leader Scholarship .........................................67 Special Needs .............................................................................. 58 Doctor of Ministry Award ...........................................67 Time Limitations ........................................................................ 58 Endowed Scholarships .................................................................68 Transcripts .................................................................................. 58 Employment Opportunities ........................................................68 Transfer Courses after Enrollment ............................................. 58 Financial Aid Policies ..................................................................68