2015–16 Academic Catalog 2965 Leonard St., NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525 Phone: 616–977–0599 • Fax: 616–855–5740 Email: [email protected] Web: www.prts.edu Table of Contents STATEMENT OF MISSION ............................................................................................................................................ 4 SCRIPTURAL AND CONFESSIONAL COMMITMENT....................................................................................................... 4 PERSPECTIVE ON MINISTERIAL TRAINING .................................................................................................................. 5 DISTINCTIVES ............................................................................................................................................................ 7 Identity and Governance ....................................................................................................................................... 7 Reformed, Experiential Emphasis ......................................................................................................................... 7 The Academy Model .............................................................................................................................................. 7 HISTORY, FACILITIES, AND LOCATION ....................................................................................................................... 8 PROGRAMS, ACCREDITATION, AND LICENSING .......................................................................................................... 9 FACULTY ................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Full-time faculty .................................................................................................................................................... 9 Visiting/Adjunct Professors and Instructors ....................................................................................................... 11 ADMISSION PROCEDURES ........................................................................................................................................ 16 Admission ............................................................................................................................................................ 16 Enrollment Deposit ............................................................................................................................................. 17 Pre-Seminary Requirements ............................................................................................................................... 18 International Students ......................................................................................................................................... 18 Orientation .......................................................................................................................................................... 19 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS ............................................................................................................................................ 19 Master of Divinity (MDiv) – 106 credits ............................................................................................................. 19 Master of Arts (Religion) .................................................................................................................................... 21 MA – Old Testament Emphasis (65 credits) .................................................................................................................... 22 MA – New Testament Emphasis (66 credits) ................................................................................................................... 23 MA – Historical Theology Emphasis (66 credits) ............................................................................................................ 24 MA – Systematic Theology Emphasis (66 credits) .......................................................................................................... 26 The Master of Theology (ThM) – 31 credits ....................................................................................................... 28 ThM Requirements ........................................................................................................................................................... 29 322 Reformed Theological Research ........................................................................................................................... 29 Concentrations and coursework requirements ............................................................................................................. 29 Comprehensive Exam .................................................................................................................................................. 30 Residency Requirement ............................................................................................................................................... 30 Certificate Programs .......................................................................................................................................... 30 Certificate in Systematic Theology – 18 credits ............................................................................................................... 31 Certificate in Historical Theology – 18 credits ................................................................................................................. 31 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ............................................................................................................................................ 31 Old Testament ..................................................................................................................................................... 32 New Testament .................................................................................................................................................... 33 Historical Theology ............................................................................................................................................ 34 Systematic Theology............................................................................................................................................ 37 Homiletics ........................................................................................................................................................... 39 Pastoral Theology ............................................................................................................................................... 40 Missiology ........................................................................................................................................................... 41 General MDiv and MA Courses .......................................................................................................................... 43 Master of Theology (ThM) Courses .................................................................................................................... 43 Biblical Studies ................................................................................................................................................................ 43 Reformation and Post-Reformation Theology Courses .................................................................................................... 46 Systematic Theology Courses .......................................................................................................................................... 49 Other Requirements .......................................................................................................................................................... 52 2 ACADEMIC INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................................ 52 Academic Calendar ............................................................................................................................................. 52 Seminary Hours of Operation ............................................................................................................................. 53 Grading System ................................................................................................................................................... 53 Grade Reports and Appeals ................................................................................................................................ 54 Academic Probation............................................................................................................................................ 54 Definition of Full-time Status .............................................................................................................................. 54 Enrollment in Courses ........................................................................................................................................ 54 Auditing Courses ................................................................................................................................................. 54 Distance Learning Program ............................................................................................................................... 55 Tuition and