BULLETIN OF YALE UNIVERSITY BULLETIN OF YALE BULLETIN OF YALE UNIVERSITY Periodicals postage paid New Haven ct 06520-8227 New Haven, Connecticut Divinity School 2016–2017 Divinity School Divinity 2016–2017 BULLETIN OF YALE UNIVERSITY Series 112 Number 3 June 20, 2016 BULLETIN OF YALE UNIVERSITY Series 112 Number 3 June 20, 2016 (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 2016–2017 BULLETIN OF YALE UNIVERSITY Series 112 Number 3 June 20, 2016 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 15 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 34 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 51 Area IV: Ministerial Studies 54 Area V: Comparative and Cultural Studies 58 Courses without Area Designations 66 Additional Courses O≠ered 69 Other Curricular Considerations 75 Supervised Ministries 75 Ministry Studies Support 76 The Annand Program for Spiritual Formation 77 Educational Leadership and Ministry Program 77 Ministry Resource Center 78 Denominational Preparation 78 Interdisciplinary Study 82 Joint-Degree Programs 82 Interdepartmental Studies 85 Studies for Hartford Seminary Students 85 Hispanic Summer Program 85 4 Divinity School 2016–2017 Foreign Language Study 85 Reading Courses 86 Students with Disabilities 86 Standards and Requirements 87 Registration 87 Schedule of Study 87 Transfer of Credit 87 Integrity of Work 88 Rights and Representation 89 Grading System 93 Academic Deficiencies 94 Special Examinations and Extensions 96 Leave of Absence 97 Withdrawal and Readmission 99 U.S. Military Leave Readmissions Policy 100 Commencement 101 Admission 102 Degree Students 102 Standards of Selection Academic Preparation Application Procedure Admission Deadlines International Students Transfer Students Nondegree Students 106 Visiting Fellows 106 Auditing Courses 107 Educational Expenses and Financial Aid 108 Tuition and Fees 108 Financial Aid Policies 109 Housing Expenses 110 On-Campus Dining 111 Total Expenses 111 Sources of Support 111 Student Accounts and Bills 113 Community Life and Services 115 Worship 115 Libraries and Collections 115 Career Services 117 Student Book Supply 118 Campus Mailroom 118 Student Groups and Activities 118 Choirs 119 Lectureships 119 Contents 5 Fellowships and Prizes 121 Scholarships and Special Funds 124 Research and Outreach 138 Yale Initiative for the Study of Antiquity and the Premodern World 138 Yale Center for Faith and Culture 138 The Forum on Religion and Ecology at Yale 139 The Jonathan Edwards Center and Online Archive 139 World Christianity Initiative at Yale 140 Yale Indian Papers Project 140 Summer Study at Yale Divinity School 141 Yale University Resources and Services 142 A Global University 142 Cultural and Social Resources 143 Athletic Facilities 144 Health Services 145 University Housing Services 149 O∞ce of International Students and Scholars 149 Resource O∞ce on Disabilities 150 Resources on Sexual Misconduct 151 Enrollment 2015–2016 154 The Work of Yale University 155 Map 158 Travel Directions to the Divinity School 160 Calendar Fall 2016 Aug. 24–26, 29 W–F, M Orientation Aug. 30 T Online registration begins, 9 a.m. Opening Convocation, 4 p.m. Aug. 31 W Fall-term classes begin, 8:30 a.m. Sept. 5 M Labor Day; no classes Sept. 12 M Online registration ends, midnight Sept. 21 W Last day to add a course Oct. 12 W Last day to drop a course Oct. 14 F Reading period begins, 9 p.m. Oct. 18–21 T–F Fall Convocation Oct. 24 M Reading period ends, 8:20 a.m. Nov. 3 TH Open House for prospective students Nov. 18 F Reading period begins, 9 p.m. Nov. 23 W Reading period ends, 9 p.m. Thanksgiving recess begins, 9 p.m. Nov. 28 M Thanksgiving recess ends, 8:20 a.m. Nov. 28–Dec. 9 M–F Advising period for spring 2017 Dec. 6 T Regular classes end, 9 p.m. Dec. 7 W Labor Day classes rescheduled Reading period begins, 6 p.m. Dec. 14 W Reading period ends, 8:20 a.m. Final exams begin, 8:30 a.m. Dec. 20 T Final exams end. Fall term ends, 6 p.m. Calendar 7 Spring 2017 Jan. 2 M Grades due for fall 2016 Jan. 17 T Spring-term classes begin, 8:30 a.m. Online registration begins, 9 a.m. Jan. 27 F Online registration ends, midnight Feb. 7 T Last day to add a course Feb. 14 T Reading period begins, 9 p.m. Feb. 20 M Reading period ends, 8:20 a.m. Mar. 2 TH Last day to drop a course Mar. 10 F Spring recess begins, 9 p.m. Mar. 27 M Spring recess ends, 8:20 a.m. Apr. 3–17 M–M Year-end consultations Apr. 25 T Tuesday classes do not meet. Friday classes meet instead Apr.