The Catalog 2006-2008 The Catalog / 2006–2008 1 Founded 1864 A Seminary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Mailing The Lutheran Theological Seminary Address: at Philadelphia 7301 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19119-1794 Phone: 215-248-4616 or 800-286-4616 Fax: 215-248-4577 Web Site: www.Ltsp.edu Email: [email protected] (general) [email protected] (admissions) September 2006 This catalog is a statement of the policies, personnel, programs, and financial arrangements of The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia as projected by the responsible authorities of the seminary. The seminary reserves the right to make alterations without prior notice, in accordance with the seminary’s institutional needs and academic purposes. The Catalog / 2006–2008 The Catalog September 2006 This catalog is a statement of the policies, personnel, pro- grams, and financial arrangements of The Lutheran Theo- logical Seminary at Philadelphia (LTSP) as projected by the responsible authorities of the seminary. While every effort is made to ensure that the information contained in this catalog is correct at the time of publication, it is not intended that the Catalog establish a contractual relationship. The seminary reserves the right to make alterations without prior notice, in accordance with the seminary’s institutional needs and aca- demic purposes. The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia is fully ac- credited by the Association of Theological Schools, 10 Summit Park Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1103, the major accrediting agency of theological seminaries in the United States and Can- ada. It is also fully accredited by the Middle States Association 2 of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-2680. The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia is one of eight seminaries affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), a denomination with over 10,500 congregations in the United States and nearly five million baptized members. The seminary is specifically related to the synods of ELCA Region 7 and relates also to Regions 8 and 9 through its participation in the Eastern Cluster of Lutheran Seminaries. The Eastern Cluster, formed in 1995, is a cooperative theo- logical venture of LTSP, the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg, PA, and Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, Columbia, SC. The partnership seeks to share resources and utilize the strengths of each institution to enhance the oppor- tunities for theological education for the students of all three seminaries. LTSP students are encouraged to consider spend- ing some time in courses offered by the other Cluster seminar- ies. The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia admits qualified students of any age, sex, race or color, national or ethnic origin, or physical challenge to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities available to students at the seminary. It does not discriminate on the basis of the aforementioned categories in administration of its education policies, admis- sion policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other semi- nary-administered programs. A statement on “Rights, Respon- sibilities and Freedoms of Students” is printed in the Student Handbook. The seminary is an equal opportunity employer. The seminary is in the process of creating a campus that is freely accessible to all staff, students, and guests. Due to age, however, current facilities vary widely as to their accessibility to persons with motor disabilities. Persons for whom this is a concern are encouraged to consult the Admissions Office and visit the campus when applying for admission to LTSP and/or its classes. The contents of this Catalog, as well as other information about the seminary, may be viewed on the seminary’s Web site at www.Ltsp.edu. The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Table Contents Academic Calendar .................................................4-5 Introduction ................................................................6 Mission Statement .....................................................8 Admissions and Financial Aid Admission Procedures .......................................13 Tuition and Fees ..................................................15 Program Overview ...............................................16 Housing ................................................................20 Food Services ......................................................20 Health Insurance .................................................21 Community Life ..................................................21 Educational Program 3 The First Professional Program .........................23 Admission Requirements ..................................23 Master of Divinity Degree (M.Div.) ....................24 Degree Requirements ....................................25 Contextual Education ...................................27 Concentrations ...............................................28 Master of Arts in Religion Degree (MAR) .........29 General Academic Policies and Procedures Degree Requirements ....................................30 The Curriculum ....................................................49 Specializations ...............................................32 Registration .........................................................49 Joint MDiv/MAR Degrees ....................................33 Administrative Policies .....................................52 Non-Degree Academic Opportunities Learning Resources Certificate Programs ......................................34 Inter-Institutional Relationships .......................55 Non-Matriculant Study .................................34 Academic Support Services ...............................56 Auditors ..........................................................34 Special Programs and Emphases .....................57 Academic Policies and Procedures ...................35 Learning Communities ......................................59 (First Professional) Faith and Life Institute ........................................59 ELCA Candidacy, Affiliation, Lutheran Year ....38 Theological Education with Youth ....................60 Advanced Degree Programs (Graduate School) Course Offerings Master of Sacred Theology (STM) ................41 First Professional Program ................................61 Doctor of Theology (ThD) .............................42 Graduate School .................................................82 Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) ...........................43 Faculty .......................................................................85 General Studies ..............................................45 Administration and Governance ............................95 Non-Matriculant Study .................................45 Register of Students ................................................99 Auditors ..........................................................45 Academic Policies and Procedures ..............45 Index .......................................................................107 (Graduate School) The Catalog / 2006–2008 THE CALENDAR FOR 2006–2007 The 143rd Year PROLOG August 19–20 Sat–Sun Residence Hall opens for studio residents 21–9/1 Mon–Fri Prolog 28–9/1 Mon–Fri ThD Orientation FALL SEMESTER September 5 Tuesday Opening Convocation 6 Wednesday Begin Fall Semester classes 13 Wednesday Fall Registration Change (Drop/Add) Deadline October 16–20 Mon–Fri Graduate Intensive Session 16–21 Mon–Sat Fall Reading Period (no regular classes through 10/22) 24 Tuesday Midpoint of Fall Semester (withdrawal deadline) November 19–26 Sun–Sun Thanksgiving vacation December 3 Sunday Advent Vespers 8 Friday Registration deadline for Jan/Spring, all programs (tentative) 12 Tuesday Last day of Fall Semester classes 4 13–21 Wed–Thurs Fall Reading/Examination Period 21 Thursday End of Fall Semester 22 Thursday Christmas Vacation (through 1/2) JANUARY TERM January 3 Wednesday January Term classes begin 8–11 Mon–Thur DMin Collegial Seminar 15 Monday Martin Luther King Day (no first professional classes) 15–19 Mon–Fri 5-Day Graduate Intensive Session 1 16 Tuesday Deadline for ThD applications for 2005-06 admission 22–26 Mon–Fri 5-Day Graduate Intensive Session 2 29–2/2 Mon–Fri 5-Day Graduate Intensive Session 3 February 1 Thursday STM Thesis/DMin Project Deadline 2 Friday End of January Term 3 Saturday First Professional Workshops SPRING SEMESTER February 5 Monday Spring Semester classes begin 12 Monday Spring Registration Change (Drop/Add) Deadline 16 Friday First Professional Workshops (classes postponed to 5/14, if needed) 27 Tuesday Hein-Fry Lectures (classes postponed to 5/15; student attendance at lectures expected) March 12–16 Mon–Fri Preaching with Power (tentative) 5-Day Graduate Intensive Session 12–18 Mon–Sun Spring Reading Period (no full-semester classes) 24 Saturday Midpoint of Spring Semester (withdrawal deadline) April 4–10 Wed–Tues Easter Break May 11 Friday Registration Deadline for Summer, all programs (tentative) Registration Deadline for Fall, MDiv/MAR/Spcl (tentative) 12 Saturday End Spring Semester classes 14–16 Mon–Wed Make-up days for Spring classes, as needed 17–22 Thur–Tues Spring Reading/Examination Period 20 Sunday Commencement 22 Tuesday End of Spring Semester SUMMER TERM June 4 Monday Begin MDiv/MAR Summer Session* 4–8 Mon–Fri 5-Day Graduate Intensive Session 1 11–15 Mon–Fri 5-Day Graduate Intensive Session 2 18–20 Mon–Wed DMin Colloquium I 21–22 Thur–Fri DMin Colloquium II 25–29