2020 - 21 Academic Catalog CERTIFICATION STATEMENT 2020-21 Catalog I certify that this catalog is true and correct in content and policy as required by 38 CFR21.4253(d)(1) of the Federal Code and states progress requirements for graduation. Dr. Robert Gustafson, Jr. President, Erskine College Erskine College is an equal opportunity college open to any qualified individual without regard to race, religion, sex, age, color, national or ethnic origin, or disability. Pursuant to all applicable federal anti-discrimination laws and regulations, Erskine does not discriminate against any of the protected categories of individuals in the administration of its policies, programs or activities. This non- discriminatory policy includes admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, employment practices, and athletic and other school-administered programs except where required by specific religious tenets held by the institution. Published October 2020 Revised February 2021 Due West, 2 Washington Street, PO Box 338 • Due West, SC 29639 • 864-379-6571 Columbia Campus • 1400 Lady Street • Columbia, SC 29201 • 803-771-6180 seminary.erskine.edu TABLE OF CONTENTS From the President……………………………………………………………………………….1 From the Provost of the Seminary ......... ……………………………………………………….2 About Erskine ........................................................................................................................... 3 Mission ....................................................................................................................................................... 3 Commitments ............................................................................................................................................ 4 History ........................................................................................................................................................ 6 Denominational Relationships................................................................................................................ 7 Degree Programs ...................................................................................................................................... 8 Locations .................................................................................................................................................... 9 Accreditation ........................................................................................................................................... 11 State Authorization ................................................................................................................................. 11 Relationships with Other Educational Institutions ........................................................................... 12 Partnerships for Transfer Courses ....................................................................................................... 12 Admissions ............................................................................................................................... 13 Applying to Erskine ............................................................................................................................... 13 International Students ............................................................................................................................ 16 Transfer Credit ........................................................................................................................................ 18 Degree Programs Descriptions ................................................................................................ 19 Master of Divinity (MDiv) .................................................................................................................... 19 Master of Divinity (chaplain ministries) .............................................................................................. 21 Master of Arts in Practical Ministry (MAPM) .................................................................................... 23 Master of Arts in Theological Studies (MATS) .................................................................................. 26 Master of Arts in Christian Counseling (MACC) .............................................................................. 29 Master of Theology (ThM) ................................................................................................................... 33 Doctor of Ministry (DMin) ................................................................................................................... 37 David Livingstone Institute – Certificates .......................................................................................... 44 Academics ............................................................................................................................... 45 Academic Advising ................................................................................................................................. 45 Registration .............................................................................................................................................. 46 CPE .......................................................................................................................................................... 49 Instructional Policies .............................................................................................................................. 52 Grading .................................................................................................................................................... 54 Academic Status ...................................................................................................................................... 56 Graduation ............................................................................................................................................... 58 Course Descriptions ................................................................................................................ 60 Bible Department Courses .................................................................................................................... 60 Theology Department Courses ............................................................................................................ 68 Ministry Department Courses .............................................................................................................. 74 MATS Courses ........................................................................................................................................ 82 MACC Courses ....................................................................................................................................... 82 Master of Theology (ThM) Courses .................................................................................................... 84 Doctor of Ministry (DMin) Courses .................................................................................................... 86 Finances .................................................................................................................................. 92 Financial Aid ........................................................................................................................... 97 Student Information ............................................................................................................... 104 Community Life Statement ................................................................................................................. 104 Academic Conduct ............................................................................................................................... 106 Other Institutional Policies ................................................................................................................. 108 Students’ Right to Privacy ................................................................................................................... 109 STUDENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES ....................................................................................... 110 General Student Grievances ................................................................................................................ 110 Initial Review ......................................................................................................................................... 110 Provost Review ..................................................................................................................................... 111 Presidential Appeal ............................................................................................................................... 111 Student Grievances Regarding Academic Matters ............................................................................ 112 Student Grievances Regarding Non-Academic Matters .................................................................. 112 Right of Appeal by Georgia Residents ............................................................................................... 112 Ministry Opportunities ........................................................................................................................ 113 Campus Services and Facilities (Due West) ...................................................................................... 114 Columbia Services and Facilities (Columbia) ..................................................................................