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Columbia Theological Seminary, a seminary of the Presbyterian Church,
U.S., is operated and controlled by the Synods of Alabama, Florida, Georgia,
Mississippi and South Carolina through a Board of Directors. It is an accredited
member of the American Association of Theological Schools.

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C. Benton Kline, p 1 library, p 20 class, practicum and seminar.

INFORM

Volume 65 May, 1971 No. 4

Published 7 times a year (Jan., Feb., April, May, July, Oct., Nov.) by Columbia
Theological Seminary, Box 520, Decatur, Georgia 30031. Second-class postage
paid at Decatur, Georgia 30030.

This booklet is one of five in the Columbia Catalog Series. In this volume
detailed information will be found about Columbia's academic program.
Requirements for admission and for completion of the various First and
Advanced Professional Degrees are given along with a complete listing of
course descriptions.

The other four volumes in the series provide an introduction to Columbia,
financial information and rosters of Faculty and students, a history of the
Seminary and a listing of its established endowments and endowment oppor-
tunities, and an introduction of the faculty. A list of the entire series with a
directory for correspondence is found at the end of this volume.

CALENDAR 1971-72 ACADEMIC YEAR

Summer Language School Aug. 12 - Sept. 3, 1971

FALL QUARTER

Faculty Retreat Sept. 8-10

Introductory Term Sept. 20-27

Classes Begin Sept. 28
Board of Directors Meeting

Thanksgiving Break Nov. 25-27

Reading Period Dec. 10-11

Exams Dec. 13-16

Christmas Break Dec. 17

WINTER QUARTER

Classes Begin Jan. 3, 1972

Minister's Week Jan. 24-26

College Conference Jan. 28-30

Reading Period Mar. 9-10

Exams Mar. 1 1-15

Spring Break Mar. 16-22

SPRING QUARTER

Classes Begin

Easter

Columbia Friendship Circle

Rock Eagle Missions Conference

Honors Day

Board of Directors Meeting

Senior Exams

Reading Period

Exams

Commencement

Mar. 23

Apr. 2

Apr. 13

Apr. 21-23

May 25-27

May 29-30

May 31 -June 3

June 3-4

FACULTY

Biblical Area

Professors: Samuel A. Cartledge, Charles B. Cousar, Ludwig R. Dewitz, James
H. Gailey, Dean G. McKee, Ronald S. Wallace (on leave 1970-71).

Associate Professor: J. Will Ormond.

Historical-Doctrinal Area

Professors: Shirley C. Guthrie (Chairman), C. Benton Kline, Ronald S. Wallace
(on leave 1970-71).

Associate Professors: J. Richard Bass, O. H. Lyon (on leave 1970-71), Ralph
E. Person.

Assistant Professor: Eduard N. Loring

Visiting Instructors: Brian G. Armstrong, Edgar M. Grider, Joseph E. Roberts.

Pastoral Area

Professors: Wade P. Huie, Jr. (Chairman), Thomas H. McDill, Hubert V.
Taylor, Ronald S. Wallace (on leave 1970-71).

Associate Professors: J. Richard Bass, Theron S. Nease (on leave 1971-72),
A. Milton Riviere, Don M. Wardlaw.

Visiting Professor: Jack B. McMichael.

Visiting Instructors: Charles V. Gerkin, John Patton, J. Sherrard Rice, Mary
Sledd.

Visiting Instructors in Ministry:

1 970-7 1 : Lena Clausell, Charlie W. Shedd
1971-72: Irvin Elligan, George Gunn, John Meister

ADMINISTRATION

President C. Benton Kline

President Emeritus J. McDowell Richards

Dean of Academic Affairs Charles B. Cousar

Dean of Ministry Development A. Milton Riviere

Dean of Students O. H. Lyon

Dean, Graduate Department Samuel A. Cartledge

Treasurer F. Sidney Anderson

Librarian Harold B. Prince

Vice President for Development Stephen A. Bacon

Director of Development Alvin S. Jepson

Director of Admissions James T. Richardson

Director of Field Education J. Richard Bass

Director of Information Services Elizabeth Andrews

PURPOSE AND PROGRAMS OF STUDY

Columbia Theological Seminary is an instrument of the Church and its
purpose and programs are formed in relation to the mission of the Church.
Since the work of the Church is dependent in large degree upon its leaders,
the Seminary is a graduate professional school engaged in preparing men and
women for Church leadership. As such it is an educational institution, training
men's minds for encounter with the intellectual problems of our world in
such a way that they will be worthy of the respect of those to whom they
witness. It must also acquaint them with the problems of that world and
equip them with the practical skills necessary to the performance of their task.
At the same time, it cannot overlook the primary importance of motivation,
and this fact demands that it seek always to deepen men's love for Christ, to
encourage them in spiritual growth, and to inspire them with a zeal for
service.

To accomplish its task Columbia provides a community setting for theolo-
gical education. In this context courses of study leading to both first and
advanced professional degrees are offered. The Master of Divinity and the
Master of Christian Education are the first professional degrees. Advanced
degrees are the Master of Theology and the Doctor of Sacred Theology. In
addition, opportunity is given some students to select particular courses for a
non-degree program of study.

Columbia is a graduate school and prior academic training is expected of
its students. A Bachelor of Arts or Sciences degree is prerequisite for ad-
mission to the M.Div. and M.C.E. programs. The first professional degree is
prerequisite for admission to the advanced degree programs. Further admission
requirements are given in the description of the various degree programs. In
certain cases where students from the Seminary's constituency are received by
their presbyteries under the extraordinary case clause a special diploma
program can be planned if it is requested by presbytery.

ATLANTA THEOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION

Through the Atlanta Theological Association Columbia enjoys academic
and professional affiliations with Candler School of Theology, Erskine Theo-
logical Seminary and Interdenominational Theological Center, and with the
Georgia Association for Pastoral Care and the Urban Training Organization of
Atlanta. The Association develops and coordinates educational programs and
resources of these member institutions, which include approximately 800
students, 85 faculty, and 250,000 volumes. (Students and scholars also have
access to the holdings of 1 6 libraries in the Atlanta-Athens area which com-
prise the University Center in Georgia.) Among significant and promising
cooperative endeavors are, in addition to the Doctor of Sacred Theology
degree program, cross registration, sharing of faculty, library and lectureship
resources; interseminary courses; and experimental programs in various
academic disciplines and professional specializations.

FIRST PROFESSIONAL DEGREE

The teaching program at Columbia is arranged in four areas, Biblical,
Historical-Doctrinal, Pastoral and Field Education. Studies in each of these
areas are combined with interdisciplinary studies in the curriculum for the
first professional degrees. While classroom instruction is basic to these first
degree programs, their goal is to equip students to continue their education
independently, and the resources of the library, the structure of course work
and reading courses encourage early realization of that goal.

Studies in the Biblical Area seek to help the students understand and inter-
pret an ancient book, the Bible, in a world where people go to the moon. To
do this these studies are concerned with developing tools and skills to under-
stand the ancient world, its language, history and thought, and tools and
skills to move from that world to our modern world and grasp the meaning
of the Bible for modern man. Greek and Hebrew are required so that students
will gain some facility in handling the original Biblical languages and under-
standing the original text itself, some practice in the interpretation of the text,
some principles and foundations for moving from the ancient world to the
modern world and some experience in articulating that message in a theologi-
cal fashion.

Historical-Doctrinal studies help students understand the past so that they
can understand the present and how we got here. Students engaged in these
studies also struggle to form their own theology and to discover what it means
for them to be Christian today. Since Columbia stands within the Reformed
tradition, Historical-Doctrinal studies are concerned not only with right think-
ing but also with the relation of Christian faith and doctrine to real life.
Therefore studies in this area engage students in consideration of the social,
political, economic and cultural life of today. In Historical-Doctrinal studies
students acquire the tools they will need throughout their lives for dealing
theologically with themselves and the world around them, tools that will
enable the graduate to lead the church in a prophetic and reconciling way as
it works its mission out in the world around it.

The Pastoral Area centers on the functioning of the person as a minister
and its concern is to train students to be ministers and to lead other persons
in ministering. Studies in this area consider the dynamics of the minister's
role as leader of worship, preacher, pastor, teacher, and administrator. Since
we do not fully know today the shape of the ministry of tomorrow, the con-
cern of these studies is to train each student to understand the issues involved,
to help him see his own strengths and weaknesses and then to develop a flexi-
bility that will enable him to take his Biblical and theological understanding
and deal with whatever issues he faces during his ministry.

Through the Field Education program students are helped to understand
further and put into practice in concrete situations what they are learning
through their studies in the Biblical, Historical-Doctrinal and Pastoral areas.

Columbia's faculty recognizes that the method of teaching also makes a
significant contribution to learning. Consequently a variety of teaching
methods are employed. Team teaching, which enables the professors them-
selves to participate more fully in the learning process and which effectively

brings different kinds of competence together in the classroom, is widely
used. Because small groups are a part of most courses, creative interchange
between student and student and between student and professor is the mark
of instruction at Columbia.

Schedule

Columbia operates on the Quarter System. Each quarter consists of ap-
proximately ten weeks for classes and one week for examinations. Columbia
ordinarily gives work only during the fall, winter and spring quarters. The
curriculum is designed for those beginning their work in the fall quarter.
Students entering at another quarter will experience difficulties in scheduling
their courses and may find that they cannot complete their required work in
the usual nine quarters.

During the last half of the summer Columbia offers intensive work in New
Testament Greek in the Summer Language School. Classes meet two hours each
day, five days a week and cover the amount of material normally covered in a
full year.

Admission

Admission to the M.Div. and M.C.E. programs at Columbia Seminary
requires a four-year degree from an accredited university or college of arts
and sciences or its equivalent. Students without four years of pre-seminary
preparation are not eligible to earn degrees at the Seminary and are not
encouraged to apply for admission.

A major in one of the liberal arts fields is most helpful as preparation for
theological studies. Basic courses in philosophy, European and American
history, psychology and English grammar and literature form the foundation
for Seminary studies. Students with inadequate backgrounds in these areas,
may be required to take remedial work or select particular electives within
the Seminary curriculum.

Entering M.Div. students are required to have a reading knowledge of New
Testament Greek. For those students who are not prepared in Greek the
Seminary offers a non-credit course, B021 , in its Summer Language School.

Admission Procedure

Students desiring admission to the M.Div., M.C.E. or special programs
should request an application for admission from the Director of Admissions.
In addition to the completed application form students should furnish the
Director of Admissions the additional items indicated on that form.

Students admitted to the Seminary will be provided a health form to be
filled out by their physician and an application for Seminary housing.

Orientation

An orientation program is required of all entering students during the days
preceding the regular opening of the Seminary in the fall. It offers an oppor-
tunity for new students to get acquainted with one another and with student
body leaders and members of the faculty. Tests are administered to help

students identify and understand particular strengths and deficiencies of
preparation for theological instruction. This program is without extra ex-
pense to the students except for a charge for board.

Transfer

Students in good standing in other accredited seminaries may be admitted
after transcripts have been evaluated and their applications approved by the
Admissions Committee. Ordinarily more than one year in residence is required
for the M.Div. and one year in residence is required for the M.C.E.

Grading

At the close of each quarter grades are given according to the following
system. A report of his grades is sent to each student and his presbytery.
For First Year and Special Students:

A, excellent, 3 quality points per hour.
B+, very good, 2.5 quality points per hour.

B, good, 2 quality points per hour.
C+, average, 1 .5 quality points per hour.

C, satisfactory, 1 quality point per hour.
D+, unsatisfactory, 0.5 quality point per hour.

D, inferior, quality points per hour.

E, conditioned, quality cpoints per hour.

F, failure, minus 1 quality point per hour.
For Second and Third Year Students:

H, honors, for work of exceptionally distinguished quality

S, satisfactory, for work which represents sufficient mastery of the

content of the course to merit recommendation for graduation
U, unsatisfactory , for work which represents insufficient mastery of the

content of the course to merit recommendation for graduation
For Th.M. and St.D. Students:

A, excellent, 3 quality points per hour.

B, good, 2 quality points per hour

C, passing, 1 quality point per hour

F, failure, minus 1 quality point per hour

Any first year student who fails to make a C average in any quarter except
the first quarter places himself on probation for the next quarter, and if he
fails to bring his average up during that quarter, he will be dropped as a student.
In the event the student's overall average is C or better, he will be permitted
to remain as a student for another quarter on probation.

Second and third year students must have satisfactory or honors marks in
all required courses, electives, and field education which make up the hours
required for the degree. A U may be remedied by (1) further work on the
course, (2) repeating the course, (3) taking an elective course relating to the
area of deficiency. Any student whose work is unsatisfactory will be placed
on probation, and if he fails to show improvement in the next quarter, he will
be dropped as a student.

Graduation Honors

Students whose work in the judgment of the Faculty shows distinguished
quality will be awarded the degree "with distinction".

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MASTER OF DIVINITY

Requirements for the Degree

1 . There must be on file with the Seminary a complete and official tran-
script of credits showing graduation with a bachelor's degree from an accred-
ited university or college of liberal arts and sciences, or its equivalent.

2. The candidate must satisfactorily complete all academic requirements
of the M.Div. program. These include the required courses as outlined on
page 8 together with enough electives to bring the total of academic and field
education credits to 148, and other academic requirements such as senior
preaching and comprehensive examinations. These requirements may not be
completed in less than nine quarters. The candidate must achieve an overall
average of C for the first year, and have S or H in all other work for the degree.

3. The faculty must be satisfied that the conduct and attitude of the
candidate is becoming a minister of the Gospel and that he gives a promise of
useful service in the ministry or other Church vocation.

4. All bills to the Seminary must be paid and assurance given that all open
accounts in the community and elsewhere have been satisfied.

M.Div. in Christian Education

To prepare students for work in the educational ministries of the Church,
Columbia provides a program of studies leading to the Master of Divinity
degree with a major in Christian Education.

The requirements for the degree are the same as those for the regular
M.Div. degree with the following exceptions:

1. The requirement of senior preaching is omitted and a two hour teach-
ing practicum is substituted for one of the preaching practicums as determined
by the candidate's adviser.

2. The candidate must satisfactorily complete 20 hours of electives in the
field of education and related disciplines as determined in consultation with
the adviser.

In this program the curricular offerings of the Seminary are supplemented
by courses available through Emory University, Atlanta University and
Georgia State University. In addition certain required courses are adapted
for majors in Christian Education.

Flexibility

Students who have strong backgrounds in certain particular fields of the
curriculum or who demonstrate unusual proficiency in their work are given op-
portunities for special placement or for independent work. Students who have

special Vocational plans or interests may plan their programs with variations
to serve these needs. The Dean of the Faculty, the area chairmen, and the
faculty advisers are available for consultation about individual program needs.

Independent Research

In order to provide qualified students in their third year with an oppor-
tunity for independent and intensive study in one field, the Independent
Research Program is open to students who have demonstrated superior
abilities in the field of their interest. Independent research studies are open in
any of the departments of the curriculum with the consent of the supervising
professor and the approval of the Academic Affairs Committee of a written
proposal giving reasons and goals and a proposed plan of study. The student
is expected to work with one adviser throughout his independent research
program and to concentrate his study in a single area. The format of the
program includes a regular meeting between the student and his supervising
professor at least once every two weeks to discuss assigned readings, written
work, or other special projects. The student will receive 10 hours credit
each quarter for his independent research studies and thus is excused from all
third year required courses, with the exception of the following: Missions and
Ecumenics (fall quarter), Work of the Ministry (winter and spring quarters),
the Preaching and Teaching Practicums, plus the auditing of a minimum of
3 to 4 hours each quarter of other required courses in areas not related to
the student's honors program. The courses audited are to be determined in
consultation with the supervising professor and the Dean of the Faculty.

Intern Year

Qualified students may take a theological internship of from nine to
fifteen months between their second and third years at the Seminary. This
period of off-campus study and practical experience is under both faculty
direction and local supervision. Though not a required part of the curriculum,
the faculty encourages students to take advantage of internships as a means
to relate further theological studies to the life and work of the church, to gain
a more objective appraisal of themselves and their need for further study,
and to gain skills which may not be attained through classroom work. A
specified program of reading is planned with a member of the faculty before
the internship begins, and periodic reports by both the intern and his super-
visor are required.

Clinical Pastoral Education

Clinical pastoral education is a first hand learning experience under ac-
credited supervision which provides theological students and pastors with
opportunities for intensive study of pastoral relationships and which seeks
to make clear in understanding and practice the resources, methods and mean-
ings of the Christian faith as expressed through pastoral care. Columbia's
membership in the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education means that

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its students will be given priority of choice in institutions elected and re-
duction of training fees.

Columbia has taken major initiative in the organization of the Georgia
Association for Pastoral Care, Inc. The incorporating institutions in addition
to Columbia are the Candler School of Theology and Medical School of
Emory University, the Interdenominational Theological Center, and the
Metropolitan Atlanta Council of Churches. The purposes of this Association
are for pastoral services and training with the conviction that the best
possible service to people in difficult and crisis situations affords the best
possible training for theological students. Affiliate institutions are the Geor-
gian Clinic, Henry W. Grady Memorial Hospital, Emory University Hospital,
Egleston Hospital, Wesley Woods Medical Center, Alto Industrial School for
Boys, Youth Development Center, Georgia Mental Health Institute, and the
Georgia Association Pastoral Counseling and Referral Service with centers at
Central Presbyterian Church and All Saints Episcopal Church in Atlanta.

Second year students are required to have training under supervision in
one of these institutions with staff members of the Association serving the
Seminary in the capacity of guest instructors. Additional elective work for
M.Div. students is available in these institutions up to a summer quarter or
an intern year.

The Georgia Association is an accredited clinical training cluster of the
Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc., with headquarters in New
York City.

Radio and Television

Facilities and staff for instruction of students from Columbia, the Candler
School of Theology and the Interdenominational Theological Center are
provided in the Department of Education of the Protestant Radio and
Television Center, a fully-equipped interdenominational center producing
materials for the mass media.

On its own campus Columbia has complete video taping facilities. Video
taping is used in a variety of ways in classroom instruction and in preaching
practicums. Columbia's facilities also allow limited work and experimentation
with television production.

Palestinian Archaeology and History

Columbia Seminary is associated with the Institute for Mediterranean
Studies of Berkeley, California which sponsors an annual Near Eastern
Archaeological Seminar. Students who participate in this Seminar will spend
eight weeks in the Near East taking courses in Palestinian Archaeology and
History. The program includes three weeks of actual digging at an ancient
site in Palestine. Students will be given academic credit provided they success-
fully complete the course program and submit the necessary transcript. For
further details contact Professor James H. Gailey, Jr.

MASTER OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Outline of the Basic Curriculum

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Biblical Area

Orientation to Biblical Studies 6 hours

Additional Old Testament 6 hours

Additional New Testament 6 hours

18 hours

Historical-Doctrinal Area

1 9 hours

HD111,2,3

History of Life and Thought

of the Church

1 2 hours

HD221

American Christianity

3 hours

HD251

Christian Ethics

4 hours

Pastoral Area

28 hours

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Minister and His People

5 hours

P141

Ministry of Worship and

Preaching

5 hours

P121

Ministry of Teaching

3 hours

P231

Ministry of Pastoral Care

4 hours

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Teaching Practicum

2 hours

Electives in Christian Education 9 hours
Requirements for the Degree

1. There must be on file with the Seminary a complete and official tran-
script of credits showing graduation with a bachelor's degree from an accredit-
ed university or college of liberal arts and sciences, or its equivalent.

2. The candidate must demonstrate a reading knowledge of at least one
foreign language.

3. The candidate must satisfactorily complete all academic requirements
of the M.C.E. program. These include the required courses listed above to-
gether with enough electives to bring the total of credits to 90 ( 1 5 of which
may be devoted to an acceptable research project), a written or oral exami-
nation to demonstrate a sufficient grasp of the major fields of study and
satisfactory completion of a program of field education.

4. The faculty must be satisfied that the conduct and attitude of the
candidate is becoming a servant of the Church and that he gives promise of
useful service in a Church vocation.

5. All bills to the Seminary must be paid and assurance given that all open
accounts in the community and elsewhere have been satisfied.

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ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL DEGREES

Columbia's advanced degree programs lead to professional degrees.' The
emphasis of the programs is the practice of ministry. The academic expecta-
tions are of the same level as programs emphasizing research, but the purpose
of the programs is to prepare outstanding students for effective service and
leadership in the parish, in some related ministry, on the mission field, or in
the development of some new form of ministry.

In addition to the resources of the faculty and library on Columbia's
campus, graduate students are able to draw upon the resources of the Atlanta
area. The S.T.D. program is administered by the Atlanta Interseminary Gradu-
ate Institute which coordinates and augments the resources of Candler School
of Theology, Emory University, the Interdenominational Theological Center
and Columbia. Th.M. students may also include studies at these other
seminaries in their program.

The resources of the Atlanta community are also available to Columbia
graduate students. Pastoral counseling programs in several settings are made
available through the Georgia Association for Pastoral Care. The Urban Train-
ing Organization of Atlanta provides resources in the area of urban problems
and urban ministries. Numerous national and regional offices of denomina-
tional and interdenominational agencies are located in Atlanta. Other educa-
tional opportunities are available at Emory University, Georgia State Univer-
sity and colleges in the area.

MASTER OF THEOLOGY

Admission

Admission to study in the graduate department is granted by the Dean of
the Graduate Department and the Admissions Committee of the faculty,
proper application having been made through the Director of Admissions.
The M.Div. degree or its academic equivalent is required. Courses in Hebrew
and Greek are prerequisite except for the Th.M. in Pastoral Counseling or
Supervision. If a student's M.Div. course required less than the two biblical
languages, he may substitute an approved language for one of them. Those
students who plan to do their major work in the Old or New Testament
departments must be able to handle the appropriate language with ease. In
addition each applicant is expected to present evidence of achievement and
competence as a student. Rarely can a student be expected to do satisfactory
graduate work if he has not maintained at least a B average in his college and
seminary work.

Admission to Candidacy

Admission to candidacy is by vote of the faculty, proper application hav-

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ing been made in writing to the Committee on Graduate Work. The faculty
meeting in October is the deadline for admission to candidacy if the student
expects to receive his degree the following May.

Th.M. students must pay a thesis fee as follows: $25.00 to accompany the
application for admission to candidacy; and $25.00 at the beginning of the
fall quarter each year thereafter until the degree is received. Failure to pay
the fee will constitute withdrawal from the program.

Requirements for the Degree

In order to qualify for the Th.M. degree, the student must complete the
following within three academic years after his admission to candidacy:

1. at least 35 hours of academic credit with grades that average not less
than B. This academic work shall involve at least three academic quarters in
residence.

2. an acceptable thesis.

3. an oral examination which will be given after the thesis has been
accepted.

Specialization

All students seeking the Th.M. degree will concentrate their studies in one
subdivision of the curriculum. Any subdivision of the three areas of the
curriculum may be chosen. 1 5 hours of academic work must be taken in the
field of specialization and an additional 10 hours may be taken in that field
or in related courses. 10 hours must be taken in graduate courses outside the
field of specialization.

Specialization in the area of pastoral care and counseling requires clinical
training with the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education as specified by
the Professor of Pastoral Counseling. In addition, two programs in this area
have special requirements as follows:

Th.M. in Pastoral Counseling

The successful completion of an intern year in one or more of the affiliate
institutions of the Georgia Association for Pastoral Care is required.

In the second year of the program, if the student is adjudged sufficiently
mature and competent by a multidisciplinary professional committee, he is
admitted for counseling supervision in the Georgia Association Pastoral
Counseling and Referral Service under the supervision of Chaplains John
Patton, Ph.D., and Calvin Kropp, M.B.A., Th.M. Most of the counseling super-
vision occurs in the center established by Columbia in cooperation with the
Central Presbyterian Church in Atlanta. Sufficient supervision of counseling,
intake, etc., is provided to qualify the candidate for the membership in the
American Association of Pastoral Counselors, Inc.

Also in the second year of study, sufficient academic work must be com-
pleted at a B average to bring the total number of hours to 35. A research
project completes the course of study.

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Th.M. in Pastoral Supervision

This degree program has been developed for those students seeking to be-
come accredited chaplain supervisors. An intern year must be successfully
completed in one of the affiliate institutions of the Georgia Association for
Pastoral Care, Inc. The total number of academic hours required is 35 at a B
average.

In addition a residency year must also be satisfactorily completed. The
residency year may be elected in any institution accredited by the Association
for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc. Accreditation as acting chaplain super-
visor by any region of the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education will
complete the requirements for the degree.

DOCTOR OF SACRED THEOLOGY

This degree is offered through the Atlanta Theological Association by the
Candler School of Theology, Columbia Theological Seminary, and the Inter-
denominational Theological Center. It is administered by the Graduate Pro-
fessional Studies Committee of the Atlanta Theological Association which
has responsibility for approving admissions to the program, establishing
curriculum offerings and certifying candidates for the award of degrees.

The purpose of the professional doctorate, the Doctor of Sacred Theology
(S.T.D.) is to prepare outstanding students for effective service and leadership
in the parish, in some related ministry or in the development of some new
form of ministry. The S.T.D. represents high intellectual achievement as well
as professional capability. Although the requirements for this degree differ in
appropriate respects from those of longer established degrees such as the
Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Theology, the quality of achievement
expected is at the same intellectual level.

Currently the degree is offered in two fields: 1) the S.T.D. in General
Ministry; and 2) the S.T.D. in Pastoral Counseling.

THE S.T.D. IN GENERAL MINISTRY

This program is designed primarily for the preparation of mature practi-
tioners of ministry. A major thrust of the program is the integration in
practice of several perspectives emerging from the biblical, historical, theologi-
cal and pastoral studies as well as the behavioral sciences and humanities. The
focus of the student's work is on the parish or related ministries; emphasis is
not confined to one office of the ministry nor does it encompass everything
done in ministry.

The entire degree program in General Ministry is a process fostering pro-
fessional and personal growth, integration of theory and practice, and matura-
tion in capacity to relate skills in ministry to the needs of persons, institutions,
and the community. This process moves from the experiences of relatively

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close guidance and supervision in the beginning of the program (represented,
for example, by the experience of classroom and clinical pastoral education)
toward self-directed and supervised independent professional functioning
subjected to critical evaluation and dialogic consultation by representatives
of the pertinent disciplines (represented, for example, by the conception and
performance of the doctoral project.)

Admission

Applicants must hold the Master of Divinity or equivalent degree from
accredited institutions with a superior average. Knowledge of at least one
language other than English (preferably one of the Biblical languages) is re-
quired, as well as competence in any specialized area appropriate to the
student's planned field of study. A general theological examination or equiva-
lent degree program is required as part of the admission process, in addition to
a satisfactory appraisal of the student's previous professional practice. Appli-
cants will also take the Miller Analogies Test.

Program of Study

The program of study consists of 72 quarter hours of work. A minimum of
36 quarter hours is required in seminars, courses and directed study. This re-
quired work includes an inter-disciplinary Seminar on Ministry extending over
the fall, winter and spring quarters. The three parts of the seminar, for which
a total credit of 12 quarter hours is awarded, must be taken in sequence. The
remainder of the required 36 quarter hours of work must be divided among
the areas of the curriculum in terms of the program of study developed in
consultation with the student's adviser and approved by the Graduate Pro-
fessional Studies Committee. Some course work should be taken in each
participating school.

In addition, the student must take five quarters of supervised ministry
seminars and clinical work for a maximum of 36 quarter hours of credit. This
phase of the program includes at least three quarters of supervised ministry
seminars. These seminars will involve extensive papers which may meet the
requirements for the doctoral project. They also involve at least five days per
quarter on campus in planning, study, reporting and consultation.

Within this general curricular structure, each student's program is planned
to meet his specific needs and interests.

Requirements

To qualify for the S.T.D. degree, the student must complete the following
within six calendar years after admission to the program:

1. Residence and Grade Requirements. At least 36 quarter hours of
courses and seminars must be completed within two calendar years
after admission to the program. Registration for the summer quar-
ter is optional. At least one quarter of clinical work is required and
must be completed prior to the comprehensive examination. Two
quarters of clinical work may be taken. The sequence of classroom

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work and clinical work will be planned by the student and his ad-
visor; once the student begins the classroom work he must be
registered for some aspect of his program every quarter until he
completes the classroom and clinical requirements. All courses,
seminars and directed study must be completed with an average
of at least 3.0 on the 4.0 scale.

2. Comprehensive Examination. This examination is intended to test
the student's mastery of the basic knowledge essential to his pro-
gram of study, his capacity to examine this field from the per-
spective of the classical theological disciplines, his ability to relate
materials in the cognate secular disciplines to his program of study,
and his ability to relate his knowledge to professional practice. The
examination may not be taken before the student has completed
36 quarter hours of courses and seminars and one quarter of clini-
cal work. It will be prepared and administered by the adviser and
an examining committee.

3. Admission to Candidacy. The satisfactory completion of the
comprehensive examination and the approval of the doctoral
project proposal constitute admission to candidacy.

4. Doctoral Project and Supervised Ministry Program. A distinctive
feature of the professional doctorate is the requirement that the
student enter upon a program of parish or related service which
will correlate his academic work directly with some aspect of the
ministry. This directed experimentation with new forms and re-
search in the church will constitute an integral part of his prepara-
tion for the doctoral project. The doctoral project must indicate
his ability to apply, in a scholarly and creative manner, the signifi-
cant issues of his theological studies to the pastoral ministry or
related fields of service.

5. Final Oral Examination. A final oral examination on his doctoral
project must be passed by the candidate.

Grading Standards

The letter grades A, B, C, and F are used in the grading system of the S.T.D.
Degree program. These grades are defined as follows: A indicates superior
work; B, satisfactory work; C, marginal work; and F, unsatisfactory work.
No residence or course credit is allowed for the grade of F. In addition to
these final grades, two tentative notations are used. When a course, or seminar,
or research activity, lasts for several continuous quarters, the notation "In
Progress" may be made at each grade period. When the activity is completed
a final grade is given. On the other hand, when assigned work is not satis-
factorily completed during the prescribed period, a grade of "Incomplete"
may be given by the instructor if he desires. If the work is not subsequently
completed within one quarter, a final grade of "F" is entered on the record.
Also, "S" for satisfactory and "U" for unsatisfactory is used in evaluating
supervised ministry and doctoral project progress reports.

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THE S.T.D. IN PASTORAL COUNSELING

The S.T.D. program focused on Pastoral Counseling shares the same
standards of professional competence characterizing the program in General
Ministry but differs in that it concentrates upon the counseling, guidance and
consultation aspects of the minister's professional function. The more special-
ized nature of the program is reflected in admission requirements and the
program of studies.

A member of the Atlanta Theological Association, The Georgia Associa-
tion for Pastoral Care provides augmentation of faculty resources and affords
experience in supervised pastoral counseling in the Association's Pastoral Care
and Referral Service.

The purpose of the Doctor of Sacred Theology in Pastoral Counseling is to
prepare clergy to serve as pastoral counselors in a local church or on the staff
of a community mental health center, to serve as consultants to their fellow
clergy and to offer training in pastoral care and counseling at various levels.
The program is designed to prepare students for membership as Fellows in
the American Association of Pastoral Counselors.

Admission

In addition to meeting admission requirements of the General Ministry
S.T.D. program, applicants to the pastoral counseling doctoral program must
have significant experience as pastor of a church (approximately three years
in a church after seminary), significant experience in clinical pastoral educa-
tion (usually four consecutive units), and one or more personal interviews
with the pastoral counseling and other faculties.

A student who, though otherwise acceptable, has not had courses in
personality development and pastoral care equivalent to those taught in the
participating seminaries of the Atlanta Theological Association must take
these courses without credit during the first two quarters of his residence.

Each student admitted to the program shall have one member of the
pastoral counseling faculty as his adviser.

Program of Study

The program of study consists of 48 quarter hours of course work, includ-
ing 12 quarter hours in the Seminar on Ministry, and 24 quarter hours of
Pastoral Counseling Practicum (8 hours credit per quarter).

The studies included within the program shall guide the student ( 1 ) to an
advanced understanding of appropriate theological and theoretical concepts,
(2) to apply, under qualified supervision, these concepts in pastoral counseling,
and to promote professional integration of theory and skills in both pastoral
counseling and pastoral guidance, and (3) to design and execute an appro-
priate research project which will give evidence of his creative ability to con-
tribute to this aspect of applied theology.

When the student has completed at least 72 quarter hours of work, he may
apply to take the comprehensive examination which shall test his competence
in both content and performance areas of pastoral counseling.

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Requirements

In order to qualify for the S.T.D. degree in pastoral counseling the student
must complete the following within six calendar years after his admission to
the program:

1. Residence and Grade Requirements. At least 48 quarter hours of
course work must be completed with an average of not less than
3.0 on the 4.0 scale. At least 24 quarter hours of Pastoral Coun-
seling Practicum must be completed with a satisfactory grade. Ad-
mission to the Pastoral Counseling Practicum will be granted after
a personal evaluation of the student on his readiness to be a
pastoral counselor in training.

2. Comprehensive Examination. The content areas in which the
student shall be examined shall include: theology, focusing upon
theological method and pastoral theology; psychology, including
theories of personality and development, psychodynamics of be-
havior and of religious experience, theories of counseling and
psychotherapy; sociology, including personality and culture, group
dynamics, sociology of religion, marriage and family dynamics;
pastoral care, including history of pastoral care, ministerial role,
guidance at the passage points of life, ministry in crisis situa-
tions and referrals; and supervision, as a definable type of learn-
ing, inter-professional understanding of supervision, pastoral iden-
tity and authority in supervision.

The performance areas in which the student shall be examined
shall include evaluation interviewing, pastoral counseling, super-
vision, professional maturity within the role of pastoral counselor
and ability to relate pastoral counseling to the total ministerial
role.

3. Admission to Candidacy. The student may apply for admission to
candidacy after he passes the comprehensive examination.

4. The Research Project. The student shall engage in an approved re-
search project which will demonstrate his application of theologi-
cal and theoretical knowledge to issues of a professional character
and his ability to contribute useful material and concepts to this
area of theological investigation. He shall make a written report
of his project and be subject to an oral examination on his project.
Upon successful completion of the project, he shall be certified to
the Graduate Professional Studies Committee as having passed all
requirements for the degree.

Further inquiries about the S.T.D. Degree in General Ministry and in
Pastoral Counseling should be addressed to the Director, Graduate Profession-
al Studies, Room 7, Theology Building, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
30322.

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COURSES
BIBLICAL AREA

Professors: Charles B. Cousar (Chairman), Samuel A. Cartledge, Ludwig R.
Dewitz, James H. Gailey, Dean G. McKee, Ronald S. Wallace (on leave
1970-71).

Associate Professor: J. Will Ormond.

Required Courses

Bill. ORIENTATION TO BIBLICAL STUDIES.

Cartledge, McKee, Cousar and Ormond
An introduction to method in study of the Bible and an introduction to
questions of New Testament criticism.
Fall 5 or 6 hours

B151. EXEGESIS OF GALATIANS. Cartledge, Cousar, McKee

An analysis and interpretation of the Greek text of Galatians in order to give

training in methods of exegesis and to ascertain the meaning of the epistle for

today.

Winter 4 hours

Bl 52. THE SYNOPTIC GOSPELS. Cartledge, Cousar, McKee

A study of the formation of the gospel tradition, an investigation of the
structure, content, and theology of the Gospel of Matthew, and an intro-
duction to the question of the historical Jesus.

Spring 3 hours (based on English)

5 hours (based on Greek)

B161. PAULINE LITERATURE. Ormond

A study of the English text of the principal Pauline letters in their historical

context and present relevance.

Principally for first year students without Greek.

Winter 4 hours

B22 1 . ESSENTIALS OF HEBREW. Gailey, Dewitz

An intensive study of the essential elements of Hebrew grammar, syntax, and

vocabulary preparatory to reading and studying exegetically the Hebrew Old

Testament.

Fall 6 hours

B23 1 . THE HISTORICAL BOOKS OF THE OLD TESTAMENT.

Dewitz, Gailey, McKee, Ormond
A study of the general character and content of Genesis through II Kings, an
investigation of the development of the books from oral tradition to written
form; the exegesis of selected portions of the Hebrew text; and a consideration
of the theological significance of certain aspects of Israel's life and thought.
Winter 1970-71 6 hours

Spring 1971-72 5 hours

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B232. PROPHETIC LITERATURE. Gailey, Dewitz

Emphasis on the content of the books of the prophets in their historical
setting, on the development and character of the prophetic movement in
Israel, on exegesis of selected passages in the Hebrew text, on Old Testament
prophetic literature as Christian Scripture.

Spring 1970-71 4 hours

Winter 1971-72 5 hours

Elective Courses

General and Background

B4 1 0. HISTORICAL GEOGRAPHY OF BIBLE LANDS. McKee

The effect of location, landforms, and climate on the religion and character of
a people in the various periods of their history.
Spring 1970-71, Fall 1971-72 3 hours

B41 1 . INTER-TESTAMENT PERIOD. McKee

A study of the world setting of our Judeo-Christian heritage especially during
the period from the end of the Old Testament to the spread of the Church in
the New Testament.
Winter 1971-72 2 hours

B413. AN INTRODUCTION TO HERMENEUTICS. Wallace

A discussion of the meaning of the Bible as a unity and as the Word of God
for today, and a study of the various problems that arise in its interpretation,
especially as these affect the theological student and the parish minister*
Winter 1971-72 3 hours

B415. METHOD IN BIBLE STUDY AND TEACHING. McKee

A firsthand, "how to" course, based on the English text. Limit: 10

Winter 1971-72 3 hours

B5 1 2. OLD TESTAMENT MANNERS AND CUSTOMS. Gailey

A study of manners, customs and conditions of life in Old Testament times
as illustrated from recent investigations. ..
Winter 1970-71 3 hours

B61 1 . THE ANCIENT GREEK TRANSLATIONS OF THE OLD TESTA-
MENT.

Gailey
An introduction to the Old Greek translation commonly known as the
Septuagint together with an introduction to the work of Origen and other
Greek translations of the Old Testament, and a discussion of the canon of the
Old Testament.
Spring 1971-72 4 hours

B612. HISTORY OF ANCIENT MESOPOTAMIA. Dewitz

A study of the cultural and political history of Mesopotamia from the be-
ginning of the third millenium to the end of the first millenium B.C. Primarily
for graduate students specializing in Old Testament.
Fall, winter, spring 1970-71, 1971-72 6 hours (for three quarters)

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Ancient Languages

B021. ESSENTIALS OF GREEK. Cartledge, Cousar

An intensive study of the essential elements of Koine Greek grammar, syntax,
and vocabulary preparatory to reading the Greek New Testament. Required
of all students not having taken Greek in college.
Summer session No credit

B420. HEBREW READING. Dewitz, Gailey

Rapid reading of selections from the Hebrew Old Testament with a view to
increasing facility in the use of the language; emphasis on grammatical struc-
tures and vocabulary.
Fall, winter, spring 1 hour

B425. GREEK READING. Cartledge, Cousar

The reading of a variety of New Testament passages in order to help the
student increase his facility with the Greek language.
Fall, winter, spring 1 n ur

B426. ADVANCED GREEK GRAMMAR. Cartledge

A review of the grammar of New Testament Greek, to aid students in gram-
matical interpretation of the Greek New Testament.
Spring 2 hours

B427. RAPID READING OF THE GREEK NEW TESTAMENT. Cartledge
The rapid reading of the whole Greek New Testament for five hours, or of
the Gospels for two hours, or of the Gospels and Acts for three hours, or of
the Gospels, Acts, and the Pauline Epistles for four hours. The student reads
on his own and takes a final reading examination.
Fall, winter, spring 2 to 5 hours

B621. ARABIC. Dewitz

A study of elementary grammar and the reading of selected portions of the
Koran material. Primarily for graduate students specializing in Old Testament.
Fall, winter, spring 1971-72 2 hours per quarter

B623. BIBLICAL ARAMIAC. Gailey

A study of the Aramaic language and the reading of portions of the Old
Testament in Aramaic. Primarily for graduate students.
Spring 1970-71 4 hours

B624. SYRIAC. Gailey

A study of Syriac Grammar and the reading of suitable texts. Limited to
qualified students.

Spring 1971-72 2 hours

Old Testament Based on Hebrew Text

B432. EXEGESIS OF HOSEA. Dewitz

The exegetical study of three selected chapters. Based on the Hebrew text.
Spring 1970-71 2 hours

B434. EXEGESIS OF ISAIAH 40-55. Gailey

Selections of the material will be studied exegetically, and the theology of the
prophet will be surveyed. Based on the Hebrew text.
Fall 1970-71 3 hours

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B436. EXEGESIS OF JOB. G alley

The reading of selections from the Book of Job in Hebrew to probe the prob-
lems raised by the book and to relate the book to contemporary expressions
of these problems.
Winter 1971-72 3 hours

B63 1 . TEXTUAL CRITICISM OF THE OLD TESTAMENT. Galley

Study of material necessary for the establishing of a critical text of the Old
Testament, including the Massoretic text, the critical apparatus of the Kittel
Bible, the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Septuagint and other versions.
Winter 1970-71 4 hours

Old Testament Based on English Text

B441 . STUDIES IN ISAIAH. Wallace

A theological and critical study of the Book of Isaiah with the help of tradi-
tional and modern scholarship and with a view to finding its meaning for
preaching today. Based on the English text.
Winter 1971-72 2 hours

B442. JEREMIAH. McKee

A study of the man, his times and his book and the permanent elements in his

message. Based on the English text.

Prerequisite: B222

Fall 1970-71, Spring 1971-72 3 hours

B443. THE HEBREW PATRIARCHS. Wallace

A theological and critical study of the Hebrew patriarchs with the help of
traditional and modern scholarship and with a view to finding the meaning
for preaching today. Based on the English text.
Fall 1971-72 2 hours

New Testament Based on Greek Text

B45 1 . EXEGESIS OF THE FOURTH GOSPEL. Cousar
An interpretation of the Fourth Gospel in its historical setting. Based on the
Greek text.

Prerequisite: B151 Limit: 12

Fall 1970-71, 1971-72 4 hours

B452. EXEGESIS OF ROMANS. Cousar

An interpretation of the Epistle to the Romans, within the framework of
Paul's theology. Based on the Greek text.

Prerequisite: B151 Limit: 12

Spring 1971-72 4 hours

B455. PHILIPPIANS. Cartledge
Introduction to and exegesis of the Greek text of the Epistle to the Philippians.

Spring 1970-71 2 hours

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B456. THE PASTORAL EPISTLES. Cartledge

Introduction to the Pastoral Epistles and exegesis of the Greek text of
selections of the epistles.

Fall 1971-72 2 hours

B457. JAMES. Cartledge

Introduction to and exegesis of the Greek text of the Epistle of James.

Fall 1970-71 2 hours

B458. REVELATION. Cartledge

Introduction to and exegesis of the Greek text of the Book of Revelation.
Winter 1970-71, 1971-72 4 hours

B459. EXEGESIS OF THE JOHANNINE EPISTLES. Cartledge

Introduction to and exegesis of the Greek text of the three epistles of John.
Apring 1971-72 2 hours

B55 1 . THEOLOGY OF MARK. Cousar

An interpretation of the Gospel of Mark, with special concern for the per-
spective of the writer and for methodology in synoptic research. Based on
Greek text.

Prerequisite: B152 Limit: 12

Spring 1971-72 4 hours

B552. TEXTUAL CRITICISM OF THE NEW TESTAMENT. Cartledge

Some practice in handling manuscripts, collating and evaluating their texts,
and a study of some of the more detailed theories in the field.
Fall 1971-72 2 hours

New Testament Based on English Text

B461. MATTHEW. McKee

A study of the structure and content of the first gospel in order to hear it
speak to men today. Based on the English text.
Winter 1970-71 3 hours

B462. THE GOSPEL OF LUKE. Ormond

A study of the English text of the Gospel according to Luke emphasizing the
structure, content and message of the book. Attention is given to Luke, as
historian and theologian.
Spring 1970-71, Winter 1971-72 2 hours

B465 . THE CORINTHIAN CORRESPONDENCE. Ormond

A study of the English text of I and II Corinthians in their historical setting
and their present relevance.
Spring 1970-71 3 hours

B468. THE EPISTLE TO THE HEBREWS. Ormond

A study of the English text of the Epistle to the Hebrews considering the
structure, context and theology of the book.

Fall 1971-72 2 hours

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B469. THE GENERAL EPISTLES. Ormond

A study of the English text of the Epistles of James; 1, 2 Peter; 1, 2, 3 John
and Jude in their historical setting and their present relevance.
Spring 1970-71, 1971-72 2 hours

Biblical Theology

B47 1 . OLD TESTAMENT THEOLOGY. Dewitz

A study of the unity of theological concepts in the Old Testament in their
relationship to the world outside Israel, in light of interpretations within
Israel, and as an inseparable part of New Testament fulfillment.
Winter, spring 2 hours

B473. BIBLICAL WORDS. Dewitz

A study of certain Hebrew words basic to an understanding of Old Testament

religion, e.g., covenant, truth, blessing, righteousness, etc.

Prerequisite: A fair knowledge of Hebrew and Greek.

Fall 1970-71, 1971-72 2 hours

B474. THE FOUNDATION OF BIBLICAL ETHICS. Wallace

A prekminary study of theological ethics and of the Biblical themes and
doctrines basic to the commands of God in the Old and New Testaments.
Spring 1971-72 3 hours

B576. PAULINE THEOLOGY. Wallace

A survey of modern Pauline literature; a study of the background of Paul's
theology; a study of specific doctrines in the light of the modern discussion
of Pauline thought.
Spring 1971-72 3 hours

Honors and Reading

B492. EXEGETICAL RESEARCH IN OLD TESTAMENT. Gailey

An opportunity to engage in special exegetical work in Old Testament areas

not covered in regular courses.

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and the Dean of the Faculty.

Any quarter Up to 5 hours

B495. EXEGETICAL RESEARCH IN NEW TESTAMENT.

Cousar, Cartledge
An opportunity to engage in special exegetical work in New Testament areas
not covered in regular courses.

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and the Dean of the Faculty.
Any quarter Up to 5 hours

B592. RESEARCH IN NEW TESTAMENT CRITICISM AND THEOLOGY.

Cousar, Cartledge
A reading course to allow students to work on various problems in the New
Testament field under supervision.

Prerequisite: Open to exceptional students by permission of the instructor
and the Dean of the Faculty.
Any quarter Up to 5 hours

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B593. MODERN LITERATURE IN OLD TESTAMENT STUDIES.

Dewitz, Galley
A reading course to familiarize students with recent books and technical
journals in the Old Testament field.

Prerequisite: Open to exceptional students by permission of the instructor
and the Dean of the Faculty.
Any quarter Up to 5 hours

B595. MODERN LITERATURE IN NEW TESTAMENT STUDIES.

Cartledge, Cousar
A reading course to familiarize students with recent books and technical
journals in the New Testament field.

Prerequisite: Open to exceptional students by permission of the instructor
and the Dean of the Faculty.
Any quarter Up to 5 hours

Interdisciplinary

1402. MISSION IN THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES. Bass and Ormond

This course concentrates on the study of the missionary movement as portray-
ed by Luke in Acts and its implications for the modern mission.

Limit: 12
Winter 1970-71 2 hours

1500. HERMENEUTIC AND TEACHING. Riviere and Cousar

A seminar focusing on a number of contemporary theological and educational
thinkers, with special consideration of their relevance to the concerns of
interpretation and teaching.

Prerequisite: Bill, 151, 152, Pill, 141, 121, Pl-p Limit: 16

Winter 1971-72 3 hours

1504. FROM TEXT TO SERMON. Huie and Ormond
A laboratory course using one particular book of the Bible where students
work from particular texts to completed sermons.

Prerequisite: P2-p Limit: 10

Fall 1970-71 - Mark; 3 or 4 hours

Fall 1971-72 -Psalms

1505. PREACHING ON THE PARABLES. Wardlaw and Cousar
A consideration of the implications for preaching on the parables raised by
contemporary research.

Prerequisite: B 152, PI 41, Pl-p, P2-p Limit: 12

Winter 1970-71 3 hours

1506. PROPHETIC WAYS: OLD AND NEW. Gailey, Taylor
A study of means used to give men new insight into God's concern for human
life and to move men in God's way. Words and deeds, old and new, biblical
and contemporary, will be analyzed for their methods and strategies of
communication. Students will be encouraged to explore and design prophetic
communication in the contemporary parish.

Fall 1971-72 2 hours

HISTORICAL-DOCTRINAL AREA

Professors: Shirley C. Guthrie (Chairman), C. Benton Kline, Ronald S. Wallace
(on leave 1970-71).

Associate Professors: J. Richard Bass, O. H. Lyon (on leave 1970-71), Ralph
E. Person.

Visiting Instructors: Brian G. Armstrong, Edgar M. Grider.

Required Courses

HISTORY OF THE LIFE AND THOUGHT OF THE CHURCH.

Person, Lyon
A study of the life and thought of the Church against the background of the
personalities and events, the philosophy and art and literature, the political
and social movements, and the development of the natural sciences in the
history of Western civilization. Throughout an attempt is made through lec-
tures and seminar discussions of primary sources to understand how the
Church's experience in the past helps us faithfully and relevantly to relate
the Christian Gospel to the whole of man's life in the world today.

HD1 1 1 . THE EARLY CHURCH

The historical framework of the early Church - personalities, events, and
movements as a background for a study of the encounter of the Hebraic-
Christian and classical Graeco-Roman traditions in the development of the
life and thought of the ancient Church.
Fall 4 hours

HD1 12. THE MEDIEVAL CHURCH AND THE REFORMATION.

The development of the Church in the Medieval and Reformation periods; of
the forces and causes that led to the Reformation of the sixteenth century
and of the doctrine that found expression in that movement.
Winter 4 hours

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HD1 1 3. THE POST-REFORMATION CHURCH.

An overall view of post-Reformation Christianity including such developments
as Protestant orthodoxy, denominationalism and missions; Roman Catholic
reaction, expansion and renewal; the response of the Church to sociological,
philosophical, scientific and nationalistic developments.
Spring 4 hours

HD231-232. REFORMED THEOLOGY. Kline, Guthrie

A study of Reformed Theology as contained in the writings of Calvin, classical

confessional statements of Reformed doctrine, and contemporary Reformed

theologians.

Fall and winter 5 hours each

HD25 1 . CHRISTIAN ETHICS. Guthrie

An investigation of the biblical-theological foundation of the Christian ethic
in conversation with alternative ethical approaches, and on this basis a study
of the concrete ethical problems involved in sex and marriage and social, po-
litical, and economic structures.
Spring 4 hours

HD22 1 . AMERICAN CHRISTIANITY. Kline

A study of the various theological and cultural factors which influenced the
development of the American Church and which define the unique problems
and opportunities of the American Church in the present. Special attention
given to the history of the Presbyterian Church.
Spring 3 hours

HD361 . MISSIONS AND ECUMENICS. Bass, Person

A study of the modern missionary movement; the encounter of the Christian
faith and other religions; an understanding of the problems involved in relat-
ing the Christian Gospel to non-Western cultures; the problems and promise
of the diversity and unity of the various Protestant denominations, and of
Protestantism and Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy; the particular
task of the missions program of the Presbyterian Church, U.S. at home and
abroad, and the development of a concern for this world-wide responsibility.
Fall 4 hours

HD331. CONTEMPORARY THEOLOGY AND PHILOSOPHY.

Guthrie, Kline
A study of the various attempts to express the truth of the Christian faith
and ways to communicate that truth in the language and thought-forms of
our own time. Special attention is given to the more critical theological issues
confronting the contemporary Church.
Winter 1970-71, Spring 1971-72 4 hours

HD35 1 . CHRISTIANITY AND SOCIETY. Grider

A consideration of the society-cultural, political, economic in which the
Church is called to witness. In the light of his biblical and theological insights,
the student is encouraged to grapple with the problems of modern American
life as reflected in contemporary cultural expressions and in various sociologi-
cal studies.
Spring 1970-71, Winter 1971-72 3 hours

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Elective Courses

Historical Studies

HD421. AUGUSTINE Person

A study of the life and theology of Augustine. Attention will also be given to

his contributions to later theology and to modern interpretations of his

thought.

Fall 1970-71 2 hours

HD422. LATE MEDIEVAL DOCUMENTS. Lyon

A historical study and evaluation from primary sources of developments with-
in the church and society that led to the Reformation and a breakdown of
Medieval Unity.
Fall 1971-72 2 hours

HD423. DOCUMENTS OF THE REFORMATION. Lyon

A historical study and evaluation of the variety of ecclesiastical, geographical,
political and social phases of the Reformation as described in primary sources
collected from theological writings, letters and legal documents of the period.
Spring 1971-72 2 hours

HD524. CALVIN AND CALVINISM. Armstrong

A seminar analyzing major doctrines of Calvin, comparing and contrasting
them with leading representatives of continental Calvinism.
Fall 1970-71 2 hours

HD527. THE GERMAN CHURCH DURING THE NAZI PERSECUTION:

1933-45. Person

The seminar will examine the history of the struggle, and some important
theological themes emerging from it.
Spring 1970-71, 1971-72 2 hours

Doctrinal Studies

HD431. DOCTRINE OF GOD. Wallace

A study of the knowledge of God in the Bible. The patristic, medieval,
reformation and modern discussion of the doctrine of God.
Fall 1971-72 3 hours

HD433. THE LORD'S SUPPER. Wallace

A study of the relevant Biblical texts, of the aspects of Biblical and dogmatic
theology involved in the interpretation of the texts, of the history and
modern discussion of the doctrine and practice.
Fall 1971-72 3 hours

HD434. BAPTISM. Wallace

A study of the relevant Biblical texts, of the aspects of Biblical and dogmatic
theology involved in the interpretation of the texts, of the history and modern
discussion of the doctrine and practice.
Winter 1971-72 3 hours

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HD435. MEDIATION. Wallace

A study of the role of the mediator in the relations between God and man, in
the establishing and renewing of the Covenant, especially of the offices of
prophet, priest and king, and of the mediatoral work and significance of Jesus
Christ. An outline of the development of the doctrine of the atonement and
its reconstruction today.
Spring 1971-72 3 hours

HD531 . THE THEOLOGY OF KARL BARTH. Guthrie

A seminar which studies intensively a section of the Church Dogmatics.

Limit: 15
Winter 1970-71 -Providence and Evil 2 hours

Winter 1971-72 -Ethics

HD532. THEOLOGY OF PAUL TILLICH. Kline

The study of the theology of Paul Tillich in the light of classical Christian
theology and contemporary theological thought.

Prerequisite: HD241, 242 Limit: 15

Spring 1971-72 - Volume II 2 hours

HD538. PROBLEMS IN THEOLOGY. Guthrie

A seminar designed to work in depth at one particular problem area in theol-
ogy. The problem chosen for discussion varies from year to year, but in every
case both classical and contemporary sources will be used to concentrate on
an area of crucial concern for the thought and life of the church in the modern
world.

Limit: 15
Spring quarter 1970-71, 1971-72 2 hours

Philosophical Studies

HD441. HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY. Lyon

A study of philosophical questions, terminology and systems as they relate, in

particular, to the various theological formulations of the Church through the

centuries.

Required of first year students with little or no background in philosophy.

Winter 3 hours

HD542. THEOLOGY AND LANGUAGE. Kline

An exploration of the nature of religious language and the problems of
theological expression.

Prerequisite: HD24 1,242 Limit: 12

Fall 1970-71 2 hours

Ethical Studies

HD450. URBAN TRAINING FIELD EXPERIENCE. Staff,

Urban Training Organization of Atlanta
Supervised work in an inner city agency for six to ten hours per week, with
appropriate reading and reflection.

Corequisite: An approved 2-hour seminar or reading course.
Fall, winter, spring 2 hours

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HD455. HISTORY OF SOCIAL ETHICS. Person

An examination of selected situations, events, and theologians in the history
of the church as they relate to problems and questions in the field of social
ethics.

Limit: 10
Winter 1971-72 2 hours

HD550. URBAN TRAINING CLINIC. Staff,

Urban Training Organization of Atlanta
The basic principle of this Clinical education program can be stated as an edu-
cational process involving a rhythm between action and involvement on the
one hand and disciplined reflection on that action and involvement on the
other hand.

The action involvement component of the process will be comprised of
strategic field placements for students in urban situations, with field super-
vision being provided by the Director of the Urban Training Organization
(and where appropriate by the Director or Staff Person in the agency in
which the student is placed). The field supervision will be in the context of a
supervisory seminar requiring a minimum of two hours per week.
The disciplined reflective component of the process will be provided by an
academic seminar, in a group setting, under the leadership of the Director of
the Urban Training Organization and a professor from one of the seminaries.
Each quarter 8 hours

Mission and Ecumenics

HD564. MODERN ROMAN CATHOLICISM. Person

A study of the life and thought of the Roman Catholic Church with special
emphasis on Vatican Council II.
Spring 1971-72 2 hours

Honors and Reading

HD492. INDEPENDENT STUDY IN HISTORY. Person, Lyon, Wallace

An opportunity to do reading and research in some period, movement, or
person in the history of the church.
Each quarter 2-4 hours

HD493. INDEPENDENT STUDY IN DOCTRINE. Guthrie, Kline, Wallace
An opportunity to do reading and research in some doctrine or some theolo-
gian.
Each quarter 2-4 hours

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HD494. INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PHILOSOPHY. Kline

An opportunity to do reading and research on a movement or problem in
philosophy of religion.

Each quarter 2-4 hours

HD495. INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ETHICS.

An opportunity to do reading and research on an ethical thinker or on an

ethical problem.

Each quarter 2-4 hours

HD496. INDEPENDENT STUDY IN MISSIONS AND ECUMENICS.

Bass, Person
An opportunity to do reading and research in a problem or special topic in
the field.
Each quarter 2-4 hours

Interdisciplinary

1402. MISSIONS IN THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES. Bass and Ormond

This course concentrates on the study of the missionary movement as por-
trayed by Luke in Acts and its implications for the modern mission.

Limit: 12
Winter 1970-71 2 hours

1502. INTERSEMINARY URBAN TRAINING SEMINAR.

Guthrie, Grider and Pat ton
This seminar seeks to relate academic theological study and the realities of
contemporary urban life. It involves a two-hour seminar each week which
works in depth in the work of one of the great contemporary theologians,
and ten hours each week in supervised work in an inner city project (juvenile
court, prison, court house, community relations council, etc.)
Corequisite: HD450
Fall 1970-71. 1971-72 2 hours

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PASTORAL AREA

Professors: Wade P. Huie, Jr. (Chairman), Thomas H. McDill, Hubert V.
Taylor, Ronald S. Wallace (on leave 1970-71).

Associate Professors: J. Richard Bass, Theron S. Nease, A. Milton Riviere,
Don M. Wardlaw, Donald F. Williams.

Visiting Professor: Jack B. McMichael.

Visiting Instructors: Charles V. Gerkin, John Patton, J. Sherrard Rice, Mary
Sledd.

Visiting Instructors in Ministry: Lena Clausell (Winter 1970-71), Charlie W.
Shedd (Spring 1970-71), George W. Gunn (Winter 1971-72), John W.
Meister (Winter 1971-72), Irvin Elligan, Jr. (Spring 1971-72).

Required Courses

INTERPRETING THE MINISTRY.

The Church and its ministry is explored in terms of its nature and function.
The role of the ordained minister as person, pastor, preacher, teacher, and
leader of the congregation's worship and work is studied in the light of his
responsibility for enabling the Church to fulfill its ministry and mission in the
world today. Professors in the Pastoral Area lecture according to their fields
of specialized competence and all are involved in leading small seminar sec-
tions. The course as developed in the fall quarter serves as the basis for other
aspects of the course which continues through the Second Year.

Pill. INTERPRETING THE MINISTRY: THE MINISTER AND HIS

PEOPLE TODAY. McDill, Nease, Riviere, Taylor, Wardlaw;

An investigation of the doctrine of the Church, its mission and its ministry,
the nature of man and the development of personality from theological and
psychological perspectives, the structures of contemporary society; and the
dynamics and methods of communicating the Gospel in today's world.
Fall 5 hours

P121. INTERPRETING THE MINISTRY: TEACHING.

Riviere, McMichael, Taylor, Nease
A study of the origin and basis of the teaching ministry, a consideration of
the elements and forms of this ministry, and experiments in the art of teach-
ing.
Spring 3 hours

PI 41 . INTERPRETING THE MINISTRY: WORSHIP WITH PREACHING.

Hu ie , Tay lo r, Ward la w
A study of the ministry of public worship in its traditional and contemporary
expressions with special concern for preaching as it relates to the biblical
text, the congregation, and the preacher.
Winter 5 hours

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PI -p. PRACTICUM IN PREACHING. Huie, Taylor, Wardlaw

The preparation and delivery of sermons to small sections of students involv-
ing evaluation by students, a professor of preaching, and a professor from
another field, with electronic equipment aiding in further self -evaluation.
Spring 1 hour

P231. INTERPRETING THE MINISTRY: PASTORAL CARE. McDill, Nease
A study of the nature of the ministry of pastoral care with particular atten-
tion to the pastor's role as a counselor and as a minister in crisis situations.
Lectures and seminars on the campus are integrated with work in one of the
hospitals affiliated with the Georgia Association for Pastoral Care, Inc. Na-
tionally accredited chaplains supervise the students' visitation and counseling
and lead in seminars for understanding a ministry in crisis situations.
Corequisite: P2h
Fall or winter 2 hours

P2-hl. SEMINAR IN HOSPITAL PASTORAL CARE.

Staff, Georgia Association for Pastoral Care, Inc.
This course includes seminars under the supervision of nationally accredited
chaplains, parallel reading, supervised visitation, counseling of patients and
appropriate papers.

This course is offered at the Georgian Clinic, a facility of the Alcoholic Rehabil-
a student may elect to take (P2-h2), (P2-h3) or (P2-h4). These substitute
courses may also be elected by the student after the basic requirement is
fulfilled up to a maximum of 12 academic hours.

This course is offered at Grady Memorial Hospital and Georgia Baptist Hospital.
Prerequisite: PI 11
Fall or winter or spring 2 hours

P2-h3. PASTORAL AND THEOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES ON ALCOHOL
ADDICTION. Staff, Georgia Association for Pastoral Care, Inc.

This course is offered at the Georgia Clinic, a facility of the Alcoholic Rehabil-
itation Service, Georgia Department of Public Health, and an affiliate of the
Georgia Association for Pastoral Care. Involved is a study of research in the
problems of addiction, observations of therapeutic processes, seminar discus-
sions of the theological implications of this work and pastoral procedures in
the care of the problem drinker.

The student may elect this course in lieu of the required hospital course
(P2-hl), or it may be elected in addition to that course. Academic credit for
clinical courses may not exceed a total of 12 hours.
Prerequisite: Pll 1
Fall or winter or spring 2 hours

P2-h4. HOSPITALIZED CARE OF MENTALLY ILL PARISHIONERS.

Staff, Georgia Association for Pastoral Care, Inc.
On the basis of national statistics that one out of ten persons in our popula-
tion will be hospitalized for mental illness during his life time, the desire of
this course is to prepare the future parish minister to render appropriate
care to such a hospitalized patient, and his family, while assisting the patient
to adapt to life upon his return from the hospital. In addition to the mentally
ill person, additional consideration is given to those jailed or imprisoned for
various lengths of time. At the Georgia Mental Health Institute, this intent is
carried out.
The student may elect this course in lieu of the required hospital course

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(P2-hl), or it may be elected in addition to that course. Academic credit
for clinical courses may not exceed a total of twelve hours.
Prerequisite: Pill
Fall or winter or spring 2 hours

P2-p. PRACTICUM IN PREACHING. Huie, Taylor, Wardlaw

Opportunity either for preaching before a small group of students and church
members in a parish setting, or for working with a small group in a series of
communication exercises before the video camera.
Fall or winter or spring 1 hour

P2-s. PRACTICUM IN SPEECH. Taylor

Guidance in public reading of Scripture.

Fall or winter or spring 1 hour

P31 1.P312. THE WORK OF MINISTRY. Riviere, Bass, Huie, Nease

The study of "Interpreting the Ministry" during the first two years leads na-
turally to a study of "The Work of the Ministry" in which the student will be
engaged after graduation. The needs, interests and vocational goals of each
student are major considerations in fulfilling this purpose. Potential areas of
usefulness include Presbyterian polity, administration, worship, evangelism,
Christian education, pastoral care, stewardship, the minister's family, and
other aspects of the work of the church. Through the process and interaction
in small groups, the course seeks to confront each student with the functional
responsibility that will be part of any ministry to which he may be called,
thus facilitating both personal growth and professional competence.
Winter and spring 4 hours each

P3-p. PRACTICUM IN PREACHING. Wardlaw, Huie

The study and practice in small groups of a variety of forms and occasions for

preaching.

Fall or winter 2 hours

P3-t. PRACTICUM IN TEACHING. Riviere, McMichael

Preparation of teaching plans and experiments in teaching various types of
materials so that the student himself may acquire both skill in the art of
teaching and knowledge of teaching-learning theories.
Fall or winter or spring 2 hours

Elective Courses

Cross-disciplinary

P419. SPECIAL TOPICS IN MINISTRY.

A study of some particular form of ministry under the direction of a visiting

leader.

Winter, 1971-72, John W. Meister 2 or 3 hours

Spring, 1971-72, Irvin Ellingan, Jr.

P5 1 2. PREACHING AND PASTORAL CONCERNS. Huie and Nease

A seminar in which pastoral problems such as guilt, prejudice, suffering, con-
flict, anxiety, etc. are studied as a background for the preparation of sermons
that speak to the needs of people.
Prerequisite: P2-p, P2-h
Fall 1970-71, Spring 1971-72 3 hours

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Christian Education

P422. ADMINISTRATION AND LEADERSHIP INTHE LOCAL CHURCH.

McMichael
This course surveys current philosophies of administration and leadership
which are applicable to the church, especially to its educational program.
Each student will be engaged in evaluating actual practices in local churches.
Winter 1970-71 3 hours

P427. EDUCATING ADULTS FOR PARTICIPATION AND LEADER-
SHIP IN THE CHURCH. McMichael
This course covers the organization, curricula, and methods available for
equipping adults to participate in the ministry of the Church, including ways
of training adults to serve in responsible positions in the congregation.
Winter 1971-72 3 hours

P429. SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION.

A study of some particular form of the educational task of the church under
the direction of a visiting leader.

Winter 1970-71, The Person in the Congregation - Lena Clausell 2 hours

Winter 1971-72,- George W. Gunn

P522. MAJOR ISSUES IN CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN EDUCATION.

Riviere
This seminar will analyze some of the significant dimensions of the practice of
Christian education in the American church during the recent past in order to
more clearly define and understand the functioning tasks of the Christian
educator.

Prerequisite: PI 21
Fall 1971-72 3 hours

P523. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AND THE CHILD. Sledd

This course will include a consideration of the development needs of the grow-
ing child and the principles of curriculum organization in the context of
observation and experience in actual teaching situations.
Prerequisite: PI 21
Spring 1970-71, 1971-72 3 hours

P527. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OF ADULTS. Williams

A consideration of the role of behavioral sciences and process theology in
developing educational styles which creatively facilitate the self-actualization
of adults.
Fall 1970-71 2 hours

P528. TEACHING FOR VALUES. Riviere

This seminar will consider some of the approaches which have been taken by
the Church in an effort to prescribe its values in human behavior, and will ex-
amine some of the current approaches being taken by the public schools in
the teaching of values. The objective will be to discover means of effectively
teaching values in our pluralistic society.
Winter 1971-72 3 hours

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Pastoral Care

P530. PASTORAL CARE OF DELINQUENT CHILDREN AND

ADOLESCENTS. Gerkin

Current literature on the development of children and adolescents will be ex-
amined with the intent of gaining an understanding of the social and individual
factors contributing to personality maladjustment. Special attention will be
given to the theological question of sickness or sin involved in case studies.
The design of this instruction is to aid the pastor in the prevention of delin-
quent problems and to equip him to work more effectively in his pastoral
ministry when such problems exist.
Prerequisite: P231
Fall 1970-71 3 hours

P532. PASTORAL CARE AND MORAL BEHAVIOR. Nease and McDill
The basic principle of this course involves the spiritual growth of the individual
Christian. The pastoral counselor is constantly confronted with the question
of the direction his people shall take in countless matters of a moral nature.
In order that the student may develop methods of moral guidance based on
Christian teachings, this course is offered.
Prerequisite: P231
Spring 1970-71 3 hours

P533. LIFE-CYCLE MINISTRY AND PASTORAL CARE. Patton

The parish ministry has recently been characterized as a life-cycle ministry.
This course is a recognition of the fact that significant opportunity for
pastoral care comes not only at times of crisis but in the everyday cycle of
life which involves such issues as: birth, passage of generations, use of leisure
time, problems relating to growing up, growing old, etc. The structure of the
Christian congregation, its administrative, educational and informed group
life will be viewed as providing the context for a life-cycle ministry of pastoral
care. The relation of pastoral care to pastoral supervision and group leader-
ship will also be considered. Requirements will include reading, term paper
and case studies.

Limit: 12-15
Winter 1970-71, 1971-72 3 hours

P535. CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION.

Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc.
Columbia Theological Seminary is an active member of the Association for
Clinical Pastoral Education. A student may participate in the program of clini-
cal training in any of the accredited institutions which include mental hospi-
tals, general hospitals, and a few inner city programs in urban parishes. This
program will require the full time of the student for one quarter.
The fees for one quarter of clinical training are $5.00 for registration and
$95.00 for training, or a total of $100.00. After the first quarter of clinical
training, students electing other non-consecutive quarters will have a fee of
$75.00, and for consecutive quarters for advanced training (e.g., internships
and residencies), $50.00 per quarter. Fees are paid to the Georgia Association
for Pastoral Care, Inc. unless academic credit is being earned in which case
fees are paid to the Seminary.

Although a student may elect to take more than one quarter of clinical train-
ing, a maximum of twelve hours of academic credit is allowed for elective
courses in institutional seminars or clinical training for the M.Div. degree.

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Clinical training academic credit is not allowed for the Th.M. degree.
Prerequisites: Consent of the professor of pastoral care and of a representative
of the Georgia Association for Pastoral Care, Inc. and successful completion
of the first year requirements. Although field work credit is available through
the successful completion of one or more quarters, academic credit for
clinical courses may not exceed 1 2 hours.
Each quarter 10 hours (M.Div. credit only)

P537. THEOLOGY OF HUMAN PERSONALITY. McDill

The discussions and research of this course will be devoted to a consideration
of the sciences of personality and a theological interpretation of these sciences.
This study is designed to give the pastor a comprehension of the psychodyna-
mics of personality from both a scientific and a theological understanding in or-
der to equip him for a more effective ministry as theologian, pastor and preacher.
Prerequisite: P231
Winter 1971-72 3 hours

P539. SPECIAL TOPICS IN PASTORAL CARE.

A study of some special form of pastoral care under the direction of a visiting
leader.

2 or 3 hours

P631. RESEARCH IN PASTORAL CARE. Nease and McDill

This course will examine research projects that have been conducted in various
disciplines, with special reference to the methodology employed and their
relevance for pastoral care. Requirements include seminar presentations of re-
search projects and a term paper that seeks to deal with the role of research
in pastoral care.
Fall 1970-71, 1971-72 3 hours

P632. RESEARCH IN PASTORAL COUNSELING. McDill and Nease
The student will be expected to examine the literature in the field of pastoral
counseling and will spend some time on problems of research in case studies.
Winter 1970-71, 1971-72 3 hours

P633. RESEARCH IN PASTORAL PSYCHOLOGY. McDill and Nease
This is a course of directed study in the sciences of man with special emphasis
on psychological theories of personality. The work will be patterned to meet
the needs of graduate students pursuing major studies in this field.
Spring 1970-71, 1971-72 3 hours

P635. THE LITERATURE OF PASTORAL THEOLOGY. McDill and Nease
This is a directed reading course provided primarily for graduate students, al-
though under extraordinary circumstances a third year undergraduate might
be considered. The design of this offering is to provide a means of directed
study to fill gaps in the total educational program for which other courses
and seminars are not adequate. A minimum of three hours work per week for
each quarter hour of credit is expected. Specific details will be worked out
with the professor. Maximum of three students per professor.
Each quarter 1-5 hours

P636. CRITICAL INCIDENTS IN PASTORAL CARE. Gerkin

This course will consist of a combination of lectures and case studies dealing
with common critical incidents in pastoral care. An outline of the pastoral ap-
proach to crisis ministry together with detailed discussion of such problems

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as bereavement, ministry to the dying, and unmarried mother, suicide, acute
marriage problems, and recognizing serious mental illness will be included. Re-
quirements will include reading, term paper and case studies.
Prerequisite: P231
Spring 1970-71 3 hours

P738. GRADUATE COUNSELING PRACTICUM. Patton and Kropp

In 1955, Columbia Seminary initiated a program in pastoral counseling to
serve the community and to provide a means of training pastors by supervision
in pastoral counseling. This program constituted the initial core of the Geor-
gia Association for Pastoral Counseling and Referral Service, an incorporation
involving in addition to Columbia, the Metropolitan Atlanta Council of
Churches, Candler School of Theology and the Medical School of Emory
University, and the Interdenominational Theological Center. From the cam-
pus of Columbia, the Center moved to the Central Presbyterian Church of At-
lanta in 1960, and from that time to six well defined counseling locations.
Graduate students in the pastoral counseling program are admitted to these
centers to work with people in trouble, referred by pastors primarily, under
careful supervision. For the completion of the graduate degree in pastoral
counseling, it is expected that a student will have sufficient supervision, in
addition to other requirements, to qualify him for accreditation with the
American Association of Pastoral Counselors, Inc. Limited to Pastoral Coun-
seling majors only.

Prerequisite: Oral examination of a multidisciplinary group comprised of
pastors, theological professors, psychiatrists, psychologists, lawyers, a variable
group meeting once each quarter.
Each quarter

P739. GROUP DYNAMICS AND PASTORAL COUNSELING. McDill

In cooperation with the Druid Hills Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, speciali-
zed instruction is offered in the field of group processes and dynamics, plus in-
dividual care and staff participation. This four quarter sequence involves in-
tensive study in various problems of modern urban living. In addition to semi-
nar discussion, observations of individual and group counseling, it is expected
that each student will, under supervision, function as a group counselor.
Prerequisite: An intern year in clinical pastoral education in the Georgia
Association for Pastoral Care.

Limit: 6
Each quarter 3 hours

Worship

P448. RENEWAL IN WORSHIP. Taylor and Wardlaw

A study of the theology, history and practice of public worship with particu-
lar attention to contemporary movements, both of renewal and innovation,
and the pastor's role as a leader of worship.

Spring 1970-71, 1971-72 2 hours

P449. SPECIAL TOPICS IN WORSHIP.

A study of some particular form of the worship of the church under the di-
rection of a visiting leader.

2 or 3 hours

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Preaching

P452. PREACHING OF THE REFORMERS. Wallace

A study of the preaching of the Reformers and other 16th century church

leaders in the light of the developing tradition of the church and in the face

of the problems of communicating the Gospel today.

Prerequisite: P141

Spring 1971-72 2 hours

P45 5 . FROM LECTIONARY TO PULPIT. Wardlaw

To involve the student in a process of discovering meaning in exegesis, sermon
writing and delivery, beginning with passages from the lectionary and moving
to delivery before video camera.

Prerequisite: P2-p Limit: 8

Winter 1971-72 3 hours

P457. CINEMA AND SERMON. Wardlaw

To view films in the Atlanta area that communicate effectively through
various cinematographic techniques as prelude to translating such cinemato-
graphic techniques into imaginative and communicative sermon expression.
Prerequisite: P2-p Limit: 16

Spring 1971-72 3 hours

P459. SPECIAL TOPICS IN HOMILETICS.

A study of some particular form of preaching ministry of the church under
the direction of a visiting leader.

2 or 3 hours

P552. PREACHING AND COMMUNICATION THEORY. Taylor

To investigate communication theory and its impact upon the development
of homiletics through such representative theorists as Aristotle, Augustine,
George Campbell and Kenneth Burke and through the history of preaching.
Fall 1970-71 2 hours

P554. AMERICAN PREACHING AND PUBLIC ISSUES. Taylor

A study of sermons that helped shape the direction of American history; to
trace the power of the pulpit in public affairs; to relate the sermons to the
ideas and theological thought of specific periods of American history.
Prerequisite: P2-p
Winter 1970-71, 1971-72 3 hours

P555. CONTEMPORARY PREACHING. Huie

A study of trends in the concepts and practice of preaching today as reflected

in the writings and preaching of contemporary theologians as well as parish

ministers.

Prerequisite: PI 41

Fall 1971-72 3 hours

Communication

P460. THE MINISTER AS SPEAKER. Taylor

A study of the principles of phonation, resonation, and articulation and their
application to the development of a healthy and effective voice. Special atten-
tion is given to individual students and their vocal problems. Limited enroll-
ment.
Winter 1970-71, Spring 1971-72 2 hours

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P464. CREATIVE WRITING AND THE LITERARY ARTS. Wardlaw

To study how to communicate effectively biblical revelation to people who
have either lost touch with or been dulled by traditional thought forms and
language of the Church. Study of the style and content of contemporary
poets, novelists and dramatists as a prelude to practicing one's own expression
through exercises in creative writing.

Prerequisite: Pl-p Limit: 16

Fall 1970-71, 1971-72 3 hours

P469. SPECIAL TOPICS IN COMMUNICATION.

A study of some particular form of communicating the Gospel under the
direction of a visiting leader.

469a, Spring 1970-71, Prayer - Charlie W. Shedd 2 hours

469b, Spring 1970-71, Creative Writing - Charlie W. Shedd

Evangelism

P473. PARA-CONGREGATION MINISTRIES. Bass

This course involves a study of the responsibility of a Christian beyond the
local congregation. An exploration of, and encounter with new forms of wit-
ness will be sought in order to have a practical analysis of its meaning for our
work and witness in society. Limit: 1 2

Spring 1970-71, Winter 1971-72 2 or 3 hours

P474. CONTEMPORARY METHODS OF EVANGELISM. Rice

This course will study some of the present day approaches to evangelism in or-
der to work out a meaningful approach to evangelism for a local congregation.
Spring 1970-71, 1971-72 2 hours

P476. THE LOCAL CONGREGATION AND INTERNATIONAL

STUDENTS. Bass

The intent of this course is to focus on the international student in our midst
and explore ways in which the Church can be authentically present in this
area of its ministry.
Spring 1971-72 2 hours

P579. SPECIAL TOPICS IN EVANGELISM.

A study of some particular forms of the evangelistic task of the church under

the direction of a visiting leader.

2 or 3 hours

P48 1 . PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF PRESBYTERIAN POLITY.

McMichael
Based on the Presbyterian, U.S., Book of Church Order, this course reviews
the organization of the church, the ways in which leadership is selected, and
how the courts operate. Guided study of church courts in session is required.
Fall 1970-71, 1971-72 3 hours

P582. ADMINISTRATION OF THE LOCAL CHURCH. McMichael

A course dealing with the structures of the church and their functions in set-
ting objectives, planning, organizing and managing the program and property
of a congregation. The role of the administrator will be reviewed. Students
will be assigned field trips to study actual situations in churches.
Winter 1971-72 3 hours

P583. HUMAN RELATIONS IN A MULTIPLE STAFF. McMichael

This course investigates the interpersonal relations affecting the work of two

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or more professional staff members in a church or church agency. Group
dynamics, job responsibilities and administrative practices which affect plan-
ning, decision making and team work will be studied. Actual staff situations
will be examined and possible staff combinations will be developed.
Fall 1970-71, 1971-72 3 hours

Honors and Reading

P592. INDEPENDENT STUDY IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION.

Riviere, McMichael
This course is designed for advanced students who wish to do individual or
group research in some area of Christian Education, the Philosophy of Edu-
cation, the Relation of Psychology to Christian Education, the sociological
aspects of Christian Education.
Prerequisite: PI 21
Each quarter 1-5 hours

P593. INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PASTORAL THEOLOGY AND

COUNSELING. McDill, Nease

This course is designed for students who seek to augment their studies in this
field beyond regular course offerings. Projects will be devised to meet in-
dividual needs.
Prerequisite: Pill, P231
Each quarter 1-5 hours

P594. INDEPENDENT STUDY IN WORSHIP. Huie, Taylor, Wardlaw
This course is designed for advance students who are interested in further
investigation in the field. Projects will be devised to meet individual needs.
Prerequisite: P141
Each quarter 1-5 hours

P595. INDEPENDENT STUDY IN HOMILETICS. Huie, Taylor, Wardlaw
This course is designed for advanced students who are interested in further
investigation in the field. Projects will be devised to meet individual needs.
Prerequisite: PI 41
Each quarter 1-5 hours

P596. INDEPENDENT STUDY IN SPEECH AND COMMUNICATIONS.

Taylor, Wardlaw
This course is designed for advanced students who are interested in further
investigation in the field. Projects will be devised to meet individual needs.
Prerequisite: P141
Each quarter 1-5 hours

P597. INDEPENDENT STUDY IN EVANGELISM. Bass

This course is designed for students who wish to do individual or group re-
search in some area of Evangelism.
Each quarter 1-4 hours

P598. INDEPENDENT STUDY IN POLITY AND CHURCH

ADMINISTRATION. McMichael

This course is provided for students who want to go beyond the present curri-
culum in reading and research. Projects and reading will be provided to meet
the needs and interests of the individual student.
Each quarter 2-3 hours

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Interdisciplinary

1500. HERMENEUTIC AND TEACHING. Riviere and Cousar

A seminar focusing on a number of contemporary theological and educational
thinkers, with special consideration of their relevance to the concerns of inter-
pretation and teaching.

Prerequisite: Bill, 151, 152, Pill, 141, 121, Pl-p Limit: 16

Winter 1971-72 3 hours

1502. INTERSEMINARY URBAN TRAINING SEMINAR.

Guthrie, Grider, Gerkin
This seminar seeks to relate academic theological study and the realities of
contemporary urban life. It involves a two-hour seminar each week which
works in depth in the work of one of the great contemporary theologians,
and ten hours each week in supervised work in an inner city project (juvenile
court, prison, court house, community relations council, etc.). Admission by
permission.
Corequisite: HD450
Fall 1970-71 2 hours

1504. FROM TEXT TO SERMON. Huie and Ormond
A laboratory course using one particular book of the Bible where students
work from particular texts to completed sermons.

Prerequisite: P2p Limit: 10

Fall 1970-71 - Mark; 3 to 4 hours

Fall 1971-72 - Psalms

1505. PREACHING ON THE PARABLES. Wardlaw and Cousar
A consideration of the implications for preaching on the parables raised by
contemporary research.

Prerequisite: B152, P141, Pl-p, P2-p Limit: 12

Winter 1970-71 3 hours

1506. PROPHETIC WAYS: OLD AND NEW. Taylor, Galley
A study of the means used to give men new insight into God's concern for
human life and to move men in God's way. Words and deeds, old and new,
biblical and contemporary, will be analyzed for their methods and strategies
of communication. Students will be encouraged to explore and design
prophetic communication in the contemporary parish.

Fall 1971-72 2 hours

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FIELD EDUCATION

The program of Field Education requires the participation of students in the
work of the church during the three academic years and one summer of semi-
nary study. The work during the academic year receives credit through the
courses shown below.

The requirement of one summer Field Education involves work in a local
church as supply pastor or student assistant. The Director of Field Education
supervises placement and evaluation of the summer program.
The approval and supervision of all employment in church situations is the
responsibility of the Director of Field Education.

FE1. INTRODUCTION TO THE LOCAL CONGREGATION.

Bass and Staff
This experience in Field Education is designed to introduce the first year
student to certain aspects of the life and work of the local congregation. The
course is related to first year courses in the Pastoral Area.
Fall and winter and spring 1 hour per quarter

FE2. INTRODUCTION TO THE COMMUNITY. Bass and Staff

In the second year the student is led to an understanding of the dynamics pre-
sent in local community life where the congregation must function. Students
are required to take this course in the two quarters when they are not taking
P2-h. Faculty from the Biblical and Historical-Doctrinal areas assist in re-
flection in the small groups.
Fall, winter, spring 1 hour per quarter for 2 quarters

FE3. THE MEANING OF MINISTRY. Bass and Staff

In the third year the focus is on ministry within the context of the local con-
gregation with pastoral supervision for each student. The Boards and agencies
of the Presbyterian Church are studied in the light of their functional relation
to the local church and of their ecumenical dimensions.
Fall and winter and spring 1 hour per quarter

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S.T.D. COURSES

STD40 1 . SEMINAR ON MINISTRY. Staff

The course, planned and led by a teaching team representing several disci-
plines, exposes the student to the nature and forms of ministry today. It seeks
to aid him in developing his own professional identify and his own creative
approach to ministry, and in integrating cognitive skills with professional
performance.

The three quarters must be taken in sequence and credit will be given only at
the end of the sequence.
Fall and winter and spring 12 hours for year

STD462. THE DEVELOPMENT OF MODERN PASTORAL

COUNSELING. Gerkin

A seminar examination of the history of pastoral care and the several roots of
contemporary pastoral counseling. Movements considered will be clinical
pastoral education, pastoral theology, religion and health, psychoanalysis,
psychiatry and religion, existential and humanistic psychotherapy, etc. The
influence of these upon the development of pastoral counseling as a discipline
will be considered.
Winter 4 hours

STD485. COUNSELING PRACTICUM. Staff

In each quarter the student does from two to four hours of counseling per
week under supervision. Assigned readings and appropriate didactic materials
are included. Students will register for a minimum of 24 hours.
Each quarter 8 hours

STD489. LIBRARY USE.

Any quarter No Credit

STD490. SUPERVISED MINISTRY SEMINAR. Staff

Any quarter 6 hours

STD492. SUPERVISED MINISTRY SEMINAR. Staff

Any quarter 6 hours

STD494. SUPERVISED MINISTRY SEMINAR. Staff

Any quarter 6 hours

STD497. SUPERVISED MINISTRY SEMINAR. Staff

Any quarter 9 hours

STD499. DOCTORAL PROJECT SUPERVISION

Any quarter No Credit

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INDEX

Administration

3

Independent Research

10

Admission

6

Intern Years

10

Advanced Professional Degrees

13

Master of Christian Education

12

Biblical Area

21

Master of Divinity

8

Biblical Theology

26

M.Div. in Christian Education

9

Master of Theology

13

Calendar

2

Missions and Ecumenics

32

Christian Education

37

Church History

28

Near Eastern Archaeological

Clinical Training

10

Seminar

11

College Preparation

6

New Testament

24

Communication

41

Course Descriptions

21

Old Testament

23

Counseling

38

Orientation Program

6

Directory for Correspondence

48

Pastoral Area

34

Doctor of Sacred Theology

15

Pastoral Care

38

Doctrinal Studies

30

Philosophical Studies

31

Preaching

41

English Course

4

Purpose

4

Ethical Studies

31

Evangelism

42

Radio and Television

11

Faculty

3

Schedule

6

Field Education

45

S.T.D.

15,46

First Professional Degrees

5

Summer Language School

6

Grading System

7

Television and Radio

11

Graduate Studies

13

Theology

30

Graduation Honors

7

Th.M.

13

Transfer

7

Historical-Doctrinal Area

28

Historical Studies

30

Worship

40

Homiletics

41

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DIRECTORY FOR CORRESPONDENCE

Address inquiries to the following at

Columbia Seminary, Decatur, Georgia 3003 1

General information, gifts and bequests

C. Benton Kline, President

Academic records, transcripts, M.Div. degree

Charles B. Cousar, Dean of Academic Affairs

Continuing education and STD degree

A. Milton Riviere, Dean of Ministry Development

Th.M. degree

Samuel A. Cartledge, Dean, Graduate Department

Placement of graduates, student problems

O. H. Lyon, Dean of Students

Field education and student employment

J. Richard Bass, Director of Field Education

Library

Harold B. Prince, Librarian

Business matters and housing

F. Sidney Anderson, Treasurer

Development, public relations, alumni affairs

Steve A. Bacon, Vice President for Development

COLUMBIA CATALOG SERIES

five separate booklets

1. Calendar / Financial Information / Rosters of Faculty and Students

issued annually in November

2. Academic Information / Course Descriptions

issued annually in May

3. Introducing Columbia Theological Seminary

4. History / Memorials / Resources and Opportunities

5. Faculty / Pictures and Introductions

issued periodically

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