SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY AND MISSIONS Dean Gregory A. Thornbury (1999). Dean of the School of Theology and Missions, Vice President for Spiritual Life and Professor of Philosophy. B.A., Messiah College; M.Div. and Ph.D., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Additional THEOLOGY AND MISSIONS study, Oxford University. James A. Patterson (1999). University Professor of Christian Thought and SCHOOL OF Tradition and Associate Dean of the School of Theology and Missions. B.A., Rutgers University; M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary. Staff Christy Young (2006) Director, Adult and Professional Programs. B.S.O.L. and M.B.A., Union University. Marianna Dusenberry (2009) Secretary. B.S., Meredith College. Mission Statement The School of Theology and Missions exists to advance the Kingdom of God 169 through theological education by integrating rigorous academics, skill in teaching, deep devotion to Christ and His Church, and a commitment to reaching the nations with the gospel. Ethos Statement The School of Theology and Missions Ethos Statement, which details ethical and lifestyle expectations of majors, is presented in CHR 231 and is also available at www.uu.edu/programs/theology/ethos.cfm. 2013-2014 Program Directors Bradley Green (1998). Associate Professor of Christian Frank Anderson (2010). Associate Professor of Ministry Thought and Tradition. B.A., Northeast Louisiana and Missions and Director of the A.Div., Program-- University; M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Germantown. B.B.A., University of Memphis; M.Div. Seminary; Th.M., Southwestern Baptist Theological and Ph.D., Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary. Seminary; Ph.D., Baylor University. Hayward Armstrong (2012). Professor of Missions George H. Guthrie (1990). Benjamin W. Perry Professor of and Director of Online Programming. B.A., Samford Bible. B.A., Union University; Th.M., Trinity Evangelical University; M.Div. and Ed.D., New Orleans Baptist Divinity School; M.Div. and Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.D.E., University of Maryland Theological Seminary. University College; Ph.D., New Orleans Baptist Paul N. Jackson (1993). Professor of Biblical Studies. Theological Seminary / Southern Baptist Theological B.A., Hardin-Simmons University; M.Div. and Ph.D., Seminary. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. THEOLOGY AND MISSIONS Ken Easley (2006). Professor of Biblical Studies and C. Ben Mitchell (2009). Graves Professor of Moral Director of the School of Theology and Missions Philosophy. B.A., Mississippi State University; M.Div., Programs—Olford Center. B.A., John Brown University; Southwestern Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University SCHOOL OF SCHOOL OF M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; Ph.D., of Tennessee. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. David Olford (2007). Stephen Olford Professor of R. Kelvin Moore (1991). Professor of Biblical Studies Expository Preaching and Special Assistant to the and Director of D.Min. Program—Singapore. B.A., President. B.A. and M.A., Wheaton College; Ph.D., Samford University; M.Div. and Th.D., New Orleans University of Sheffield. Baptist Theological Seminary; Additional study, Jerusalem University and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Harry L. Poe (1996). Charles Colson Professor of Faith and Culture and Special Assistant to the President. Ray F. Van Neste (1997-98, 2001). Professor of Biblical B.A., University of South Carolina; M.Div. and Ph.D., Studies and Director of the R. C. Ryan Center for Biblical Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Additional study, Studies. B.A., Union University; M.A., Trinity Evangelical University of Oxford. Divinity School; Ph.D., University of Aberdeen. Taylor Worley (2008). Assistant Professor of Christian 170 Thought and Tradition and Associate Dean for Spiritual Faculty Life. B.A., Union University; M.Div., The Southern Todd Brady (1996-2007, 2011) Assistant Professor Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of St. of Ministry and Vice President for Church Relations. Andrews. B.S., Union University; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; D.Min., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Curriculum Students who major in the School of Theology and Randall B. Bush (1991). University Professor of Missions may be eligible for advanced standing in certain Philosophy. B.A., Howard Payne University; M.Div. and seminaries, thus shortening the requirements for master's Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; D. degrees at those seminaries. Please see the dean for details. Phil., University of Oxford. Majors in the Theology and Missions School cannot Kevin Chen (2010). Assistant Professor of Biblical minor in the School except in the selection of Philosophy. Studies. B.S., University of California, Berkley; M.S., Specifically, Philosophy majors may select a minor in the Stanford University; M.Div., Western Seminary; Ph.D., School other than PHL; the student minoring in PHL may Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary. select any major other than Philosophy. All majors must complete one language for two years or two languages for David S. Dockery (1996). University Professor of Christian one year each regardless of the B.A. Core Option chosen. Thought and Tradition and President of the University. Study of biblical languages is strongly encouraged. B.S., University of Alabama at Birmingham; M.Div., Grace I. Core Requirements for All Majors in the School Theological Seminary; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist except Philosophy—18 hours Theological Seminary; M.A., Texas Christian University; A. CHR 113, 305, 333, 338–12 hours Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington; Additional study, B. CHR/PHL 243—3 hours Drew University. C. PHL 240—3 hours II. Major in Biblical Studies—Languages—52 hours Mark Dubis (2002). Professor of Biblical Studies. A. Core Requirements for all majors—18 hours B.S., Clemson University; M.Div., Gordon-Conwell B. CHR 231 and 498—4 hours Theological Seminary; Th.M., Calvin Theological C. Biblical Languages Electives (also meets B.A. Seminary; Ph.D., Union Theological Seminary-Virginia. Specific Core Requirements)—12 hours D. Electives from Biblical Studies—12 hours E. Elective from Christian Thought and Tradition—3 disciplines (e.g., biblical studies, biblical languages, hours theology, philosophy, and ministry preparation) than is F. Elective from Christian Ministry and Missions—3 typically gained in the undergraduate curriculum of the hours School of Theology and Missions. III. Major in Christian Ministry and Missions—40 hours Twelve hours of honors credit must be earned in A. Core Requirements for all majors—18 hours Theology and Missions for the student to graduate with B. CHR 231 and 498—4 hours honors in Theology and Missions. As part of their 12 hours C. Elective hours from Christian Ministry and of honors coursework, students are required to take CHR- Missions—12 hours 498 Senior Seminar for 3 hours credit and to contract D. Elective hours from Biblical Studies—3 hours for honors in three upper-level CHR/GRK/HBR/PHL E. Elective hours from Christian Thought and electives (9 hrs. credit total). Students will choose which Tradition—3 hours courses to contract for honors in consultation with their IV. Major in Christian Studies—40 hours thesis advisor, giving consideration to how they might A. Core Requirements for all majors—18 hours shape their contract in order to contribute to their thesis THEOLOGY AND MISSIONS B. CHR 231 and 498—4 hours research. Students will complete their honors thesis while C. Electives from Christian Studies—9 hours enrolled in CHR-498. D. Elective from Biblical Studies—3 hours E. Elective from Christian Thought and Tradition—3 Admission Requirements SCHOOL OF hours • Students must have a 3.50 GPA in Theology F. Elective from Ministry and Missions—3 hours and Missions. Transfer students must have V. Major in Christian Thought and Tradition—40 hours a cumulative 3.5 GPA after completing or A. Core Requirements for all majors—18 hours transferring at least 15 credit hours into Union. B. CHR 231 and 498—4 hours • Students must have completed at least one C. Electives from Christian Thought and semester as a Theology and Missions major prior Tradition—12 hours to applying for discipline-specific honors. D. Electives from Biblical Studies—3 hours • Students must have completed CHR-231 E. Electives from Christian Ministry and Missions—3 Sophomore Seminar prior to application to hours discipline-specific honors. VI. Major in Philosophy—30 hours A. PHL 240, 331, 345, 346, and 347—15 hours Progression Requirements B. Elective from Ethics—3 hours • Students must maintain a 3.50 GPA overall. 171 C. Electives from upper level Philosophy—12 hours • Students must maintain a 3.50 GPA in Theology VII. Major in Sport Management with Sport Ministry and Missions. Emphasis • Students must submit applications for any honors See the Department of Physical Education, Wellness contract courses for that semester prior to the and Sport for details. final add date of that semester. Contract must be approved by student, course professor, and thesis Minors Offered by the School advisor. I. Minor in Biblical Studies—18 hours • Students must complete each honors contract A. CHR 113 and 338 course with a grade of B or higher. B. Biblical Studies Electives—12 hours • Students must complete Summar Library’s II. Minor in Christian Ministry and Missions—18 hours Research Methods and Strategies training for A. CHR 113, 243, 338 Theology and Missions. B. Christian Ministry and Missions Electives—9 hours • Students must attend four honors colloquia in III. Minor in Christian Studies—23 hours each of the junior and senior years A. CHR 113, 231, 243,305, 333, 338, and PHL • Students are expected, if asked, to serve on the 240—20 hours student advisory panel for the School of Theology B. Elective from CHR courses—3 hours and Missions. IV. Minor in Christian Thought and Tradition—18 hours If, for whatever reason, a student fails to meet the A. PHL 240 and CHR 243—6 hours program requirements, the thesis advisor will recommend B. CHR 305 and 330—6 hours to the dean and associate dean of the School of Theology C.