Bethel Seminary St. Paul, MN | San Diego, CA MNDiego, | San Seminary St. Paul, Bethel BETHEL SEMINARY CATALOG BECOMING WHOLE AND HOLY 2014-2015 2014-2015 3949 Bethel Drive St. Paul, MN 55112-6999 651.638.6180 800.255.8706 seminary.bethel.edu WELCOME TO BETHEL SEMINARY! Bethel Seminary, a school of Bethel University, has been advancing the Gospel of Jesus Christ since 1871. Today, we are one of the largest Bethel University is registered as a private institution with the evangelical institutions in the world offering post-baccalaureate study. Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to sections 136A.61 to We serve a diverse student population from two campuses in the 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits United States and electronically through a variety of online programs. earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions. The university student body consists of 6,600 men and women from Bethel Seminary is accredited by the Association of Theological 49 states and 31 countries. Schools (the national accrediting agency for theological schools in the United States and Canada), and the Higher Learning Commission But numbers don’t tell the whole story. As we seek to educate and (hlcommission.org; phone: 312.263.0456). The seminary also is a energize men and women for excellence in leadership, scholarship, member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. and service, we have the honor of preparing whole and holy persons It is the official policy and commitment of Bethel Seminary not to for ministry. Strengthened by an exceptional education led by a world- discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, class faculty, Bethel prepares graduates who are purposeful leaders gender, or disability in its educational programs, admissions, or whose service makes a difference around the world. employment practices. The president of Bethel University has designated the director of human resources as the compliance officer Bethel Seminary is a Spirit-empowered, biblically grounded ministry for the institution. Inquiries regarding compliance may be directed of the churches of Converge Worldwide, offered as a resource to all to: Compliance Officer, Bethel University, 3900 Bethel Drive, St. Paul, MN 55112, 651.638.6119. who seek to understand and experience the Gospel of Christ. Men and women of all denominations are welcome to experience the spirit and passion of Bethel Seminary as they become whole and holy. WELCOME TO BETHEL SEMINARY 1 Dear Prospective Seminarian: Bill Hybels, in his book Holy Discontent, asks the question, “What can’t you stand?” He is asking, “What bugs you in such a way that you just can’t let go of it?” What galls me to that point is mediocre education that fails to stir the soul, that fails to transform people. For more than 30 years, my heart has been pulled toward seeing God work in educational settings so that people are different – transformed – as a result of the encounters they have in classrooms, faculty offices, hallways, online interactions, and day-to-day ministry. So, as you consider Bethel Seminary, understand that our commitment is to be a place God uses, better than anywhere else in the world, to change people’s lives, equip them, and send them out to make a difference. My prayer is that our students graduate with a discontent about the status quo, become change agents in the world, and provide a shining example by really living like Jesus. A hallmark of Bethel’s innovative approach to education for ministry is balanced emphases on biblical and theological foundations, personal and spiritual formation, and transformational leadership. That’s why we upgrade our leadership courses every year with best practices from business, education, faith-based organizations, and government. We incorporate lessons from the lives of Bethel Seminary students into our coursework to ensure the relevance of our attention to spiritual and personal formation. And we form the foundation for our entire curriculum on biblical studies, theological insights, and historical realities. The result: whole and holy persons who effectively represent Christ to the world. Won’t you join us for the adventure of a lifetime? James (Jay) H. Barnes III, Ed.D. President, Bethel University 2 WELCOME TO BETHEL SEMINARY Communication with the seminary will be better facilitated if correspondence and telephone calls are directed to the appropriate offices: ST. PAUL CAMPUS Bethel Seminary 3949 Bethel Drive Bethel Seminary St. Paul, MN 55112 St. Paul 651.638.6180 or 800.255.8706 Office of Admissions 651.638.6288 Child Development Director of Child Center Development Center 651.638.6147 Doctor of Ministry Director of Doctor of Ministry Program 651.638.6894 Faculty and Dean Curriculum 651.638.6658 Office of Financial Aid 651.638.6241 Supervised Ministry Director of Supervised and Internships Ministry 651.635.8541 Library Director of Library 651.638.6127 Registrar 651.638.6181 SAN DIEGO CAMPUS Hwy 125 Bethel Seminary 6116 Arosa Street San Diego San Diego, CA 92115 619.325.5200 Admissions Senior Recruiter 619.325.5219 or 800.255.8706, ext. 5219 Supervised Ministry Director of Supervised and Internships Ministry 619.325.5229 Registrar 619.325.5217 www.bethel.edu seminary.bethel.edu WELCOME TO BETHEL SEMINARY 3 Contents 1 WELCOME TO BETHEL SEMINARY 6 ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS 1 Welcome Letter from the President AND RESOURCES 2 Campus Maps 40 Pre-Seminary Studies 2 Key Contacts 41 Admission Requirements 4-5 Academic Calendars 41 Admission Process 42 Appeal Process 2 WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE 42 Scholastic Regulations 7 Our History 9 Our Mission, Vision, and Values 7 BETHEL SEMINARY ST. PAUL 10 Our Campuses 55 Campus and Community Resources 10 Our Three Centers of Emphasis 55 Special Academic Programs 10 Our Options for Study 57 Student Services 10 Our Specialized Studies 58 Degrees Offered 11 Our Strategic Alliances 8 BETHEL SEMINARY SAN DIEGO 3 OUR FAITH 61 Campus and Community Resources 13 Affirmation of Our Faith 61 Special Academic Programs 14 Doctrinal Position 63 Degrees Offered 15 Spiritual Life 9 BETHEL SEMINARY OF THE EAST 15 Men and Women 65 Teach-out Information 15 Multiculturalism 16 A Covenant for Life Together at Bethel 10 HYBRID PROGRAMS 68 InMinistry Master’s Degrees 4 OUR FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION 69 Doctor of Ministry 21 Faculty 27 Bethel Seminary Administration 11 OUR DEGREE PROGRAMS 28 Faculty Associates and Adjuncts 73 Master of Arts Degrees 31 Bethel University Administration 78 Master of Divinity Degrees 80 SemPM Programs 5 STUDENT RESOURCES 81 Certificate Programs 35 Blink 82 Concentrations 35 Campus Store 86 Doctor of Ministry Degrees 35 Community Worship Opportunities 91 Requirements by Degree 35 Computer Access 35 Disability Resources and Services 12 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 35 Email 108 Three Centers of Emphasis 36 Health Insurance 109 The Center for Biblical and 36 Lectureships and Convocations Theological Foundations 36 Library 126 The Center for Spiritual and Personal 36 Mailboxes Formation 36 Office of Student Development and Support 138 The Center for Transformational Leadership 37 Placement 13 FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS 37 Publications 153 Tuition, Fees, and Payments 37 Special Events 155 Cost of Education for 2012– 2013 37 Student Appeals 157 Financial Aid 38 Student Senate 160 Grants and Scholarships 14 INDEX 171 Index 4 WELCOME TO BETHEL SEMINARY Bethel Seminary St. Paul 2014-15 Academic Calendar FALL SEMESTER 2014 August 25-28 Faculty Workshop September 2 Fall Semester begins, all delivery systems October 17-October 30 Fall Reading Weeks for traditional programs* October 17-October 30 InMinistry on-campus intensives October 21-November 2 SemPM Break November 7 Integrating Motif due for St. Paul graduating seniors November 27-28 No classes–Thanksgiving holiday December 19 Last day of Fall Semester, all delivery systems INTERIM TERM 2015 January 5 Interim Term begins, all delivery systems January 19 No classes–Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 27 Last day of Interim Term, all delivery systems SPRING SEMESTER 2015 January 30 Genesis Session and registration for new day students February 2 First day of Spring Semester, all delivery systems February 9-13 Doctor of Ministry on-campus intensives February 20 Statements of Faith due, St. Paul graduating seniors March 6-19 Spring Reading Weeks for traditional programs* March 6-19 InMinistry on-campus intensives March 23-April 2 SemPM Break April 3 No classes–Good Friday May 22 Last day of Spring Semester May 23 Communion for graduates, families, friends May 24 Commencement May 25 Memorial Day SUMMER 2015 June 1- August 14 Full Summer Term: Doctor of Ministry June 15-26 Doctor of Ministry on-campus intensives June 8 -July 24 Mid-Summer Term: Traditional, SemPM, and InMinistry July 6-August 14 Late-Summer term * St. Paul traditional classes that meet once per week generally meet 14 times, 3 hours per week. Instructors are asked to use a variety of distributed learning tools to continue the course experience throughout the Reading Weeks. Traditional and SemPM classes do not meet during the Reading Weeks. WELCOME TO BETHEL SEMINARY 5 Bethel Seminary San Diego 2014-15 Academic Calendar FALL SEMESTER 2014 August 23 New Student Orientation August 25-28 Faculty Workshop September 2 Fall Semester begins October 17-October 23 InMinistry on-campus intensives October 20-October 31 Reading Weeks November 27-28 No classes–Thanksgiving holiday December 19 Fall Semester ends INTERIM TERM 2015