Northern Seminary Catalog 2018-2019 Northern Baptist Theological Seminary 410 Warrenville Rd, Suite 300 Lisle, IL 60532 www.seminary.edu Northern Baptist Theological Seminary 410 Warrenville Rd, Suite 300 Lisle, Illinois 60532 (630) 620-2180 Fax: (630) 620-2190 Web: www.seminary.edu Admissions email: [email protected] This catalog describes Northern Seminary’s programs for the academic years 2018-2019. Northern Seminary reserves the right to change without notice any statement in the catalog concerning, but not limited to, policies, procedures, tuition, fees, professors, curricula, and courses. This catalog is not a contract or the offer of a contract. ©2018 Northern Baptist Theological Seminary 2 Contents Mission Statement 10 Vision Statement 10 Statement of Faith 10 Community Standards 11 Core Values 12 History of the Seminary 12 Accreditation 14 Staff 14 Regular Faculty 15 Affiliate Faculty 16 Adjunct Faculty 16 Faculty Emeriti 16 Board of Trustees 17 Trustees Emeriti 17 Location and Facilities 18 Student Services 18 Library 18 Student Lounge 19 Community Life 19 Worship 19 Seminary Success Seminar 19 Books 19 Placement 20 Academic Programs 21 Introduction 21 Options for Class Format 22 Admission Requirements 23 Procedures for Admission 24 3 Bachelor’s Equivalency Policy 25 Bachelor’s Exception Policy 25 Admission Procedures for International Students 26 Additional Information for International Students 27 Master’s Programs 29 Master of Divinity 29 Master of Arts in Christian Ministries (MACM) 31 Master of Arts (Theology and Mission) (MATM) 33 Master of Arts (New Testament) (MANT) 34 Master of Arts in Worship (MAW) 36 Master of Arts in Urban Leadership (MA-UL) 37 Master of Arts, specialization in Christian Community Development (MA-CCD) 38 Master of Arts, specialization in Anglican Studies 40 Pursuing More than One Master’s Degree 41 Second Master’s Program after Completing One Program 41 Dual-Degree Program: MA-MDiv 41 Non-Degree Programs 41 Graduate Certificate 41 Certificate (Non-Master’s) 42 Emphases for MDiv & MACM 42 Anglican Studies Emphasis 43 Biblical Studies Emphasis 43 Christian Community Development Emphasis 43 New Testament Emphasis 44 Old Testament Emphasis 44 Pastoral Care Emphasis 44 Theology Emphasis 44 Theology & Mission Emphasis 44 Urban Ministry or Urban Leadership Emphasis 44 Worship Emphasis 45 Supervised Ministry 45 Formation for Christian Ministry 45 Internship I and II 46 Clinical Pastoral Education and Internship III 46 Integrative Seminar 47 4 Doctor of Ministry Program 48 Required Core Courses and Thesis Descriptions 49 Option 1 – Cohort Group 50 New Testament Context 50 Contextual Theology 51 Option 2 – Partnership 52 Admission Criteria for Doctor of Ministry Programs 53 Candidacy 55 Costs and Completion Times 55 Cohort-Group and Partnership Program Policies 55 Additional Educational Opportunities 57 Association of Chicago Theological Schools (ACTS) 57 Jerusalem University College 57 Wheaton College Graduate School 57 2018-2019 Academic Year Tuition and Fees 58 Financial Information and Scholarships 59 Purpose 59 Federal Student Aid (Title IV Funds) 60 Making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) 62 Veteran’s Benefits 63 Northern Seminary Financial Aid for Master’s Programs 63 Northern Seminary Scholarships and Grants for Master’s Students 64 American Baptist Seminarian Support Program 65 Other Sources of Financial Aid 65 Financial Aid Policies and Procedure 66 Award Limitations 66 Summer Courses 66 External Courses 66 Audit 66 Living Expenses 66 Return Policy 67 Textbook Reimbursement 67 Requirements for Maintaining Northern Aid 67 Renewability 68 Appeal Process 68 5 Expectations 68 Veterans 68 Leave of Absence 68 Refund Policy for Scholarship 69 Student Accounts 69 Short Term Payment Plans 69 Long-Term Payment Plans 69 Withdrawing from Seminary 70 Employment Opportunities 70 Academic Policies and Procedures 71 Academic Complaints of a Student against a Professor, Including Contesting a Grade 71 Academic Disciplinary Procedure 71 Academic Honesty Policy 72 Academic Probation 75 Add/Drop Procedures 75 Advisor and Advising System 76 Alcoholic Beverages 76 Anti-Discrimination and Disability Policy 76 Audit Policy 77 Changing Degree Programs 77 Changing Your Name 77 Class Attendance 77 Class Attendance and Registration 77 Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Tuition and Clinic/Hospital Site Fees 78 Community Standards (See above) 78 Complaints Regarding Compliance with Accrediting Standards 78 Cross-Registration with ACTS 78 Dean’s List 79 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 79 Government Regulations 80 Grading System 81 Grading Scale 81 Graduation Requirements 82 Grievance Regarding Harassment or Discrimination Procedure 82 Inclusive Language 83 6 Independent Study 84 Language Credit 84 Late Work and Grade of Incomplete 84 Leave of Absence/Continuing Registration 85 Master’s Program Policies 85 Normal Course Load 86 Online Courses 86 Pass/Fail 86 Probation (See Academic Probation) 87 Registration and Tuition Payment 87 Releasing Student Information 87 Required Heritage Courses 87 Retaking a Course to Raise the Grade 87 Security and Crime 88 Smoking 88 Student-at-Large 88 Student Portal 88 Student Right-to-Know Disclosures 88 Technology Use in the Classroom 89 Time-Limit for Completing Program Requirements 89 Tuition Refunds 90 Veterans Readmission 90 Master’s Course Descriptions 91 Areas of Study 91 Levels of Courses 91 Class Listings 91 2018-2019 Academic Calendar 107 Information Directory 109 Office of the President 109 Office of Academic Administration 109 Office of Student Services & Advising 110 Office of Financial Aid 110 Office of the Registrar 110 Office of Supervised Ministry 110 Office of Doctor of Ministry Studies 110 7 Office of Institutional Advancement 110 Office of Admissions 110 Office of Business Administration 111 Library 111 8 From the President For over 100 years, Northern Seminary has been training pastors to lead local churches to engage the world. With the addition of new degree programs and live streaming technology, we are positioned to strengthen the body of Christ and transform the world. Students from Naperville and the Netherlands are connected to our seminary, and I am grateful that you too have chosen Northern. We are a thoughtful, prayerful, vibrant people of faith. We believe that God calls and gifts women and men to bear witness to the power of the resurrection through the local church. Our classroom experience will connect you to friends from diverse cultural backgrounds and churches from a variety of settings. Our hope is that you will be equipped with a renewed passion for your work and a desire to evangelize our world with the gospel. With a strong biblical foundation and under Christ’s authority, we will commission you to minister and to live on mission wherever the Spirit sends you. Inside this catalog, you’ll find a menu of training opportunities to enhance your witness. Our faculty have designed these courses and programs with you and your congregation in mind. Their robust scholarship and faithful discipleship offer examples for all of us to emulate. When you enter the classroom, when we stream these courses to your laptop, or when you visit our Lawndale extension center, you will find teachers and students who care about you personally and who are committed to be with you throughout your Northern journey and beyond. As you continue your journey at Northern, my hope is that you will “know Christ and the power of his resurrection.” Our seminary is committed to partnering with you and your congregation to live Christ’s call. Sincerely, William D. Shiell President 9 Mission Statement Northern Baptist Theological Seminary affirms its evangelical heritage through its commitments to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and to the authority of Scripture. The Seminary offers an educational context that is international, interracial and intercultural for the preparation of men and women who are called by God and empowered by the Holy Spirit for the mission of Christ in the world and the ministries of the Church. The strategic role of the Seminary is to educate leaders for the churches who will be personally whole and spiritually mature, biblically grounded and theologically competent, pastoral, evangelistic and prophetic. In partnership with American Baptist churches and in cooperation with the wider Church, the Seminary commits itself to excellence in the pursuit of the mission. Vision Statement To lead the church and engage the world, we will provide sustainable resources, train successful students, and strengthen churches. Statement of Faith Northern has a Statement of Faith to promote unity and cooperation within the Seminary, akin to the spirit that was proclaimed by the New Testament Church, and to make known to others the tone and substance, which is to be expected in public pronouncements. All of Northern’s full-time faculty, administrators and trustees have affirmed this statement as a testimony of their common commitment to Christ and to the advancement of His Church. While students need not sign the statement, they are encouraged to give special heed to the biblical teachings that form its foundation. Our life of worship, instruction, prayer and fellowship together centers on the shared commitment to Christ. The doctrinal basis of Northern Baptist Theological Seminary is and shall be: The Bible is the revealed Word of God, given by the Holy Spirit, and so is fully inspired, authoritative, and the sufficient rule of faith and practice