BULLETIN OF YALE UNIVERSITY BULLETIN OF YALE BULLETIN OF YALE UNIVERSITY Periodicals postage paid New Haven ct 06520-8227 New Haven, Connecticut Divinity School 2017–2018 Divinity School Divinity 2017–2018 BULLETIN OF YALE UNIVERSITY Series 113 Number 3 June 20, 2017 BULLETIN OF YALE UNIVERSITY Series 113 Number 3 June 20, 2017 (USPS 078-500) The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, is published seventeen times a year (one time in May and October; three times in June and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and a∞rmatively and September; four times in July; five times in August) by Yale University, 2 Whitney seeks to attract to its faculty, sta≠, and student body qualified persons of diverse back- Avenue, New Haven CT 0651o. Periodicals postage paid at New Haven, Connecticut. grounds. 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The Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA) report is also available online at http://ope.ed.gov/athletics. For all other matters related to admission to the Divinity School, please telephone the O∞ce of Admissions, 203.432.5360. Divinity School 2017–2018 BULLETIN OF YALE UNIVERSITY Series 113 Number 3 June 20, 2017 Contents Calendar 6 The President and Fellows of Yale University 8 The O∞cers of Yale University 9 Yale Divinity School Dean’s Advisory Council 10 Yale Divinity School Alumni Board 12 Trustees of the Berkeley Divinity School at Yale 13 Yale Divinity School Administration and Faculty 14 General Information 21 Nature of the Divinity School 21 History of the Divinity School 21 Yale Divinity School Mission Statement 23 Yale Divinity School Inclusivity Statement 23 Accreditation and Educational E≠ectiveness 24 Programs of Study 25 Organization of the Curriculum 25 Degree Requirements 25 Program for the M.Div. Degree Program for the M.A.R. Degree Program for the S.T.M. Degree Nondegree Students 35 Berkeley Divinity School at Yale 35 Yale Institute of Sacred Music 36 Areas and Courses of Study 39 Area I: Biblical Studies 39 Area II: Theological Studies 44 Area III: Historical Studies 53 Area IV: Ministerial Studies 56 Area V: Comparative and Cultural Studies 61 Courses without Area Designations 68 Additional Courses O≠ered 70 Other Curricular Considerations 77 Supervised Ministries 77 Ministry Studies Support 78 The Annand Program for Spiritual Formation 79 Educational Leadership and Ministry Program 79 Ministry Resource Center 80 Denominational Preparation 80 Interdisciplinary Study 84 Joint-Degree Programs 84 Interdepartmental Studies 87 Studies for Hartford Seminary Students 87 Hispanic Summer Program 87 Foreign Language Study 87 4 Divinity School 2017–2018 Reading Courses 88 Students with Disabilities 88 Standards and Requirements 89 Registration 89 Schedule of Study 89 Transfer of Credit 89 Integrity of Work 90 Rights and Representation 91 Grading System 95 Academic Deficiencies 96 Special Examinations and Extensions 98 Leave of Absence 99 Withdrawal and Readmission 101 U.S. Military Leave Readmissions Policy 101 Commencement 102 Admission 103 Degree Students 103 Standards of Selection Academic Preparation Application Procedure Admission Deadlines International Students Transfer Students Nondegree Students 107 Visiting Fellows 107 Auditing Courses 108 Educational Expenses and Financial Aid 109 Tuition and Fees 109 Financial Aid Policies 110 Housing Expenses 111 On-Campus Dining 112 Total Expenses 112 Sources of Support 112 Student Accounts and Bills 114 Community Life and Services 116 Worship 116 YDS Students and Their Passions 116 Libraries and Collections 117 Career Services 119 O∞ce of Lifelong Learning 119 Student Book Supply 119 Campus Mailroom 120 Student Groups and Activities 120 Choirs 121 Lectureships 121 Contents 5 Fellowships and Prizes 123 Scholarships and Special Funds 126 Research and Outreach 144 Archaia 144 Yale Center for Faith and Culture 144 The Forum on Religion and Ecology at Yale 145 The Jonathan Edwards Center and Online Archive 145 World Christianity Initiative at Yale 146 Yale Indian Papers Project 147 Summer Study at Yale Divinity School 147 Yale University Resources and Services 148 A Global University 148 Cultural and Social Resources 149 Athletic Facilities 150 Health Services 151 University Housing Services 155 O∞ce of International Students and Scholars 156 Resource O∞ce on Disabilities 156 Resources on Sexual Misconduct 157 Enrollment 2016–2017 160 The Work of Yale University 161 Map 164 Travel Directions to the Divinity School 166 Calendar Fall 2017 Aug. 23–25, 28–29 W–F, M–T Orientation Aug. 29 T Online registration begins, 9 a.m. Opening Convocation, 4 p.m. Aug. 30 W Fall-term classes begin, 8:30 a.m. Sept. 4 M Labor Day; no classes Sept. 11 M Online registration ends, 11:59 p.m. Sept. 20 W Last day to add a course Oct. 11 W Last day to drop a course Oct. 13 F Reading period begins, 9 p.m. Oct. 17–20 T–F Fall Convocation Oct. 23 M Reading period ends, 8:20 a.m. Nov. 2 TH Open House for prospective students Nov. 17 F Reading period begins, 9 p.m. Nov. 22 W Reading period ends, 9 p.m. Thanksgiving recess begins, 9 p.m. Nov. 27 M Thanksgiving recess ends, 8:20 a.m. Nov. 27–Dec. 8 M–F Advising period for spring 2018 Dec. 5 T Regular classes end, 9 p.m. Dec. 6 W Labor Day classes rescheduled Reading period begins, 6 p.m. Dec. 13 W Reading period ends, 8:20 a.m. Final exams begin, 8:30 a.m. Dec. 19 T Final exams end. Fall term ends, 6 p.m. Calendar 7 Spring 2018 Jan. 2 T Grades due for fall 2017 Jan. 16 T Spring-term classes begin, 8:30 a.m. Online registration begins, 9 a.m. Jan. 26 F Online registration ends, 11:59 p.m. Feb. 6 T Last day to add a course Feb. 13 T Reading period begins, 9 p.m. Feb. 19 M Reading period ends, 8:20 a.m. Mar. 2 F Last day to drop a course Mar. 9 F Spring recess begins, 9 p.m. Mar. 26 M Spring recess ends, 8:20 a.m. Apr. 2–16 M–M Year-end consultations Apr. 24 T Tuesday classes do not meet.