c MSI DECATUR, GEORGIA 30031 Al{p&l samnmisiiry ACADEMIC INFORMATION COURSE DESCRIPTIONS **#%, At* . ' '^iy-w m '**. s. 'pit* m 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. Pictures: front cover: Virginia Orme Campbell Hall, back cover - President 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". <^l (N < til as < -J < as C H - < as < < y CO CO H as o D O Q OS < as w u ti* til & 1 | 8 jj o S o a >> Qu ^ O *3 T3 H >>. V5 W c/3 is 22 <-> S ^ ^H ^ ^ CO -H T* O 0 VO vi CO CO CO .S .5 a M o- o 5 < U P P w Q J W u o =5 S|l , u o - u- Sag S as # H P* < OS til w as as h HZ (Nf^N 1 3 3 -B .5 o o 3 o ^ * % zL i_ >_ r: ^>i5 2S H ^ ^ Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh 4 4 a o D |H^ lit * if G .2 .2 fi tS S u u *o m io O co en QQQ as X X Q as a w S2 -s a vj .S & 60 .3 w lis. fo ^ 00 J36 Li o ** o V5 r" 1 5^ 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 10 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 Bill 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 Pill 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 P3-t 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. 12 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- 13 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. 14 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 15 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 16 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. 17 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. 18 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. 19 ;* a ."3 Ift* M 8"? 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 21 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) 22 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 23 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 24 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 25 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 26 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 28 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 29 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 30 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 31 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 32 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 33 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 34 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 35 (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 36 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 37 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. 38 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 39 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 40 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 41 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 42 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 43 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 44 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 45 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 46 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 47 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 INDEX ON PAGE 47 48 A