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Volume 68 May, 1974 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.

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Columbia Theological Seminary, a seminary of the Presbyte-
rian Church, U.S., is operated and controlled by the Synods of
Florida, Mid South, and Southeast through a Board of Directors.
It is an accredited member of the American Association of Theo-
logical Schools.

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 stu-
dents, a history of the seminary and a listing of its established en-
dowments and endowment opportunities, and an introduction of
the faculty. A list of the entire series with a directory for corre-
spondence is found at the end of this volume.

FACULTY 1973-74

BIBLICAL AREA

PROFESSORS: Charles B. Cousar, Ludwig R. Dewitz (on leave 1974-75), James
H. Gailey (chairman), Dean G. McKee (retiring June 1974), Ronald S.
Wallace

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: J. Will Ormond

HISTORICAL-DOCTRINAL AREA

PROFESSORS: Shirley C. Guthrie, Jr. (chairman), C. Benton Kline, Ronald S.
Wallace

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS: Frederick O. Bonkovsky, Catherine Gunsalus Gonzalez

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR: Eduard N. Loring

VISITING INSTRUCTORS: Anselm Atkins, William M. Frierson, Edgar M. Grider,
David L. Morgan, Harry F. Petersen III, Martha Jane Petersen

PASTORAL AREA

PROFESSORS: Wade P. Huie, Jr., Thomas H. McDill, Jack B. McMichael, Hubert
V. Taylor (chairman), Don M. Wardlaw (on leave 1973-74)

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: Theron S. Nease

VISITING INSTRUCTORS: Katherine Imogene Bennett, Charles M. Olsen, John
H. Patton, Eleanor Joyce Rimes

VISITING INSTRUCTOR IN PROFESSIONAL MINISTRY: Martin L Harkey, Jr.

ADMINISTRATION

PRESIDENT C. Benton Kline, Jr.

DEAN OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Charles B. Cousar

DEAN OF MINISTRY DEVELOPMENT Jack B. McMichael

DEAN OF STUDENTS T. Erskine Clarke

LIBRARIAN Harold B. Prince

DIRECTOR OF SUPERVISED MINISTRY Jasper N. Keith, Jr.

ASSOCIATE LIBRARIAN Glenn R. Wittig

TREASURER F. Sidney Anderson, Jr.

VICE PRESIDENT FOR DEVELOPMENT Stephen A. Bacon

(resigned March 31, 1974)

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Alvin S. Jepson

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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 leader-
ship. As such it is an educational institution, preparing persons 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. At the same time, it is also a professional school and, thus,
focuses on the competences and skills necessary to the practice of
ministry. In each dimension of its life, the seminar seeks to facili-
tate the personal growth of students, and, thereby, to deepen their
love for Christ, to encourage them in spiritual maturity, and to
inspire them with a zeal for service.

To accomplish its task, Columbia provides a community setting
for theological education. In this context courses of study leading
to both basic and advanced professional degrees are offered. The
Master of Divinity and the Doctor of Ministry (in-course) are the
first professional degrees. Advanced degrees are the Master of The-
ology, Doctor of Ministry (in-career) and the Doctor of Sacred
Theology. In addition, opportunity is given some students to select
particular courses for a non-degree program of study.

ATLANTA THEOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION

Through the Atlanta Theological Association, Columbia enjoys
academic and professional affiliations with Candler School of The-
ology, Erskine Theological Seminary, and Interdenominational The-
ological 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 stu-
dents, 85 faculty, and 250,000 volumes. (Students and scholars also
have access to the holdings of sixteen libraries in the Atlanta-Athens
area which comprise the University Center in Georgia.) Among sig-
nificant and promising cooperative endeavors are, in addition to the
Doctor of Sacred Theology and Doctor of Ministry (in-career) de-
gree programs, cross registration, sharing of faculty, library and lec-
tureship resources, interseminary courses, and experimental pro-
grams in various academic disciplines and professional specializa-
tions.

CURRICULUM

The teaching program at Columbia is arranged in four areas:
Biblical, historical-doctrinal, pastoral, and supervised ministry. Stud-
ies in each of these areas are combined with interdisciplinary stud-
ies in the curriculum for the first professional degrees. While class-
room instruction is basic to these first degree programs, their goal
is to equip students to continue their education independently.
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 interpret an ancient book, the Bible, in a world where people
go to the moon. To do this these studies are concerned with devel-
oping tools and skills to understand the ancient world, its lan-
guage, history, and thought, and tools and skills to grasp the mean-
ing of the Bible for contemporary people. Greek and Hebrew are
required so that students will gain facility in handling the original
Biblical languages and understanding the original text itself, practice
in the interpretation of the text, principles, and foundations for
moving from the ancient world to the modern world, and experi-
ence in articulating that message in a theological 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 graduates to lead
the church in a prophetic and reconciling way as it works out its
mission 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, pas-
tor, teacher, and administrator. Since we do not fully know today
the shape of the ministry of tomorrow, the concern of these studies
is to train students to understand the issues involved, to help
them see their own strengths and weaknesses, and then to develop
a flexibility that will enable them to take their Biblical and theologi-
cal understanding and deal with whatever issues they face during
their ministry.

Through the newly-designed supervised ministry program, stu-
dents are given the opportunity to engage in the actual practice of
ministry in concrete situations. They not only can put into practice
what they are learning through their studies in the Biblical,
historical-doctrinal, and pastoral areas, but, in seminars, can also
reflect on their experiences in ministry.

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 themselves 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 instruc-
tion at Columbia.

Schedule

Columbia operates on the quarter system. Each quarter consists
of approximately ten weeks for classes and one week for examina-
tions. 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.

Admission

Admission to the basic degree programs at Columbia Semi-
nary M. Div., and D. Min. (in-course) requires a four-year de-
gree from an accredited university or college of arts and sciences
or its equivalent. Students without four years of pre-seminary prep-
aration 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 prepa-
ration for theological studies. Basic courses in philosophy, European
and American history, psychology, sociology, 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. and D. Min. (in-course) 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 basic degree programs 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 addi-
tional 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 semi-
nary housing.

Introductory Term

An orientation program is required of all entering students dur-
ing the days preceding the regular opening of the seminary in the
fall. It offers an opportunity 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 under-
stand particular strengths and deficiencies of preparation for theo-
logical instruction. This program is without extra expense to the
students, except for a charge for board.

Returning students are also required to participate in the intro-
ductory term. Second-year students are involved in an introduction
to the urban community; third-year students participate in a man-
agement workshop.

Transfer

Students in good standing in other accredited seminaries may
be admitted after transcripts have been evaluated and their applica-
tions approved by the admissions committee. Ordinarily more than
one year in residence is required for the M.Div. and more than two
years in residence for the D. Min. (in-course).

Grading

At the close of each quarter grades are given according to the
following system. A grade report is sent to each student and his
presbytery.

For A and B component students 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 points per hour

F failure, minus 1 quality point per hour

For C, D, and E component students and all supervised ministry
courses:

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 insuffi-

cient mastery of the content of the course to
merit recommendation for graduation

For Th. M., S. T. D., and D. Min. (in-career) 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 A or B component student who fails to make a C average
any quarter except the first quarter places himself/herself on proba-
tion for the next quarter, and if he/she fails to bring his/her average
up during that quarter, he/she will be dropped as a student. In the
event the student's overall average is C or better, he/she will be
permitted to remain as a student for another quarter on probation.

C, D, and E component students must have satisfactory or hon-
ors 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 defi-
ciency. A U given for unexcused late work shall normally require
additional work. Any student whose work is unsatisfactory will be
placed on probation, and if he/she fails to show improvement in the
next quarter, he/she 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".

FIRST PROFESSIONAL DEGREES

Master of Divinity Degree and
Doctor of Ministry Degree (in-course)

Beginning in September of 1972, Columbia initiated a revised
program leading to the Master of Divinity degree with an additional
two components leading to the Doctor of Ministry degree (in-
course). The first two components of these degrees involve a com-
mon program. The academic courses and supervised ministry in
these initial components are designed to assist the student in devel-
oping intellectual tools and professional skills to begin the practice
of ministry. At the end of the second component, students, together
with their peers, engage in a process of professional evaluation lead-
ing to admission to degree candidacy. The strength and areas of
growth of the student are assessed so as to lead him or her, to-
gether with an appropriate committee, to determine whether he or
she should proceed toward the Master of Divinity degree or toward
the Doctor of Ministry degree (in-course).

Students pursuing the Master of Divinity degree move to a
third component, composed primarily of an interdisciplinary semi-
nar on ministry and further academic work. Students qualifying for
the Doctor of Ministry degree (in-course) proceed to two further
components, the first of which includes a twelve-month period
of supervised ministry in an approved setting. The final, on-campus
component involves, in addition to academic work, an interdisci-
plinary seminar on ministry enabling the student to reflect on his
or her period of supervised ministry.

Requirements for the M. Div. Degree

1. There must be on file with the seminary a complete and
official transcript of credits showing graduation with a bachelor's
degree from an accredited university or college of liberal arts and
sciences, or its equivalent.

2. The student must be admitted to degree candidacy at the
end of the B component. To qualify for candidacy the student must
have satisfied all the academic and supervised ministry requirements
for the A and B components (as outlined on pages 26 and 27), to-
gether with enough electives to total 104 credits. The overall grade
average must be C or better.

3. The candidate must satisfactorily complete all the require-
ments of the C component as outlined on pages 26 and 27).

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

Requirements for the D. Min. Degree (in-course)

1. There must be on file with the seminary a complete and
official transcript of credits showing graduation with a bachelor's
degree from an accredited university or college of liberal arts and
sciences, or its equivalent.

2. The student must be admitted to degree candidacy at the
end of the B component. To qualify for candidacy the student must
have satisfied all the academic and supervised ministry requirements
for the A and B components (as outlined on pages 26 and 27) to-
gether with enough electives to total 104 credits. The overall grade
average must be C or better.

3. The candidate must satisfactorily engage in a twelve-month
period of supervised ministry for which a total of 32 hours credit is
given.

4. The candidate must satisfactorily complete all other re-
quirements of the D and E components (as outlined on pages 26 and
27).

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

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

Community Worship

The seminary community gathers for worship every day of
regular classes to express its thanksgiving for and need of God's
grace in the church and in the world.

Graduating students in the C and E components are required
to lead worship and preach for the community ordinarily on Tues-
day evenings. The experience is evaluated by a group of students
and faculty.

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Flexibility

Students who have strong backgrounds in certain particular
fields of the curriculum, or who demonstrate unusual proficiency
in their work, are given opportunities for special placement or for
independent work. Requests for flexibility in a student's program
should be made to the dean of academic affairs. Three opportuni-
ties for flexibility are available:

1. Students may be permitted advanced placement in the A
and B components if they can satisfactorily demonstrate that they
have already achieved the objectives of a given course. This means
that they may be exempt from the course and permitted to take an
advanced course in the area.

2. Academically qualified students may be permitted to en-
gage in independent study as a route to the establishment of com-
petence in a required course.

3. Students may be allowed to determine their own course of
study in any area or areas leading to comprehensive examinations
which would test their competence in A and B components. No
credits would be awarded until the comprehensive examinations
have been passed. Only two chances to pass the examination are
allowed.

Independent Research

Students are encouraged to design and pursue their own pro-
gram of independent research as a part of the elective offerings.
Contracts may be drawn up with faculty members teaching in the
area of the student's interest for reading courses and research pro-
jects. The nature and extent of the work projected and completed
determine the amount of credit given. Such courses provide stu-
dents the opportunity to investigate areas of specialized interest in
which no regular electives are offered.

Clinical Pastoral Education

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

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will be given priority of choice in institutions elected, especially
those listed within The Southeast Region.

Columbia has also taken major initiative in the organization of
the Georgia Association for Pastoral Care, and its Pastoral Counsel-
ing and Referral Service. The incorporating institutions in addi-
tion to Columbia are the Candler School of Theology and Medical
School of Emory University, the Interdenominational Theological
Center, and the Christian Council of Metropolitan Atlanta. These
groups provide pastoral services and training, with the conviction
that the best possible service to people in difficult and crisis situa-
tions affords the best possible training for theological students.

Students are required to have training under supervision in one
of the affiliated institutions with staff members serving the seminary
in the capacity of guest instructors. Additional work for M. Div., D.
Min., and S. T. D. students is available in these institutions up to a
summer quarter, an intern year, or a residency.

Radio and Television

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

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

Palestinian Archaeology and History

Columbia Seminary is associated with the Institute for Mediter-
ranean 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 archeology and history. The program includes three
weeks of actual digging at an ancient site in Palestine. Students will
be given academic credit, provided they successfully complete the
course program and submit the necessary transcript. For further
details, contact Professor James H. Gailey, Jr.

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ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL DEGREES

Columbia offers three degree programs which lead to profes-
sional degrees. The emphasis of the programs is the practice of
ministry. The academic expectations are of the same level as pro-
grams 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 Co-
lumbia's campus, graduate students are able to draw upon the re-
sources of the Atlanta area. The S. T. D. program and D. Min. (in-
career) programs are administered by the Graduate Professional
Studies Committee of the Atlanta Theological Association, which
coordinates and augments the resources of Candler School of The-
ology, Emory University, the Interdenominational Theological Cen-
ter, and Columbia. Th. M. students may also include in their pro-
gram studies at these other seminaries.

The resources of the Atlanta community are also available to
Columbia graduate students. Pastoral counseling programs in sev-
eral settings are made available through the Georgia Association for
Pastoral Care. The Urban Training Organization of Atlanta provides
resources in the area of urban problems and urban ministries. Nu-
merous national and regional offices of denominational and inter-
denominational agencies are located in Atlanta. Other educational
opportunities are available at Emory University, Georgia State Uni-
versity, and colleges in the area.

STUDENTS FROM OTHER COUNTRIES

Students whose native language is not English must include
with regular application data evidence of a score of 500 or more
on The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Overseas
students are expected to have the written recommendation of their
denomination. Also, a statement of the student's plans for future
work in his native country is required. All students are expected to
provide a statement of available finances for their graduate study.
Columbia Seminary does not provide scholarships to individuals
for graduate study.

MASTER OF THEOLOGY

Admission

Admission to study in the Th. M. program is granted by the
dean of ministry development and the admissions committee of the

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faculty. Application is made through the Office of Ministry Develop-
ment. The M. Div. degree or its academic equivalent is required.
Except for the Th. M. in pastoral counseling or pastoral supervision,
courses in Hebrew and Greek are prerequisite. If a student's M. Div.
course required less than the two Biblical languages, he or she may
substitute another approved language for one of them. 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 or she has not maintained at least
a B average in college and seminary work.

Admission to Candidacy

Admission to candidacy is by vote of the faculty, proper appli-
cation having been made in writing to the advanced studies com-
mittee. The faculty meeting in November is the deadline for admis-
sion to candidacy if the student expects to receive the degree the
following June.

In addition to regular tuition fees, Th. M. students must pay a
thesis fee as follows: $25.00 to accompany the application for ad-
mission to candidacy, and $25.00 at the beginning of the fall quarter
each year thereafter until the degree is received. Failure to pay the
continuation 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 five years:

1. at least 30 hours of academic credit at the advanced
level (courses numbered in the 500s or 600s) with
grades that average not less than B. This academic
work shall involve at least three academic quarters
in partial residence.

2. an acceptable thesis.

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

Specialization

Each student seeking the Th. M. degree will concentrate his or
her studies in one of the following fields: Biblical studies, historical-
doctrinal studies, pastoral studies, pastoral counseling, or pastoral
supervision. At least fifteen hours of advanced level work must be

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taken in the field in which the student concentrates. At least eight
hours of advanced level work must be taken outside the area of
concentration. Credit for work taken at the basic level (courses
numbered lower than 500) must be approved prior to taking the
course by the faculty advisor, the dean of ministry development,
and the dean of academic affairs. In no case shall more than six
hours of basic level work be counted toward the degree.

The Th. M. in pastoral counseling and the Th. M. in pastoral
supervision 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 profes-
sional committee, he or she is admitted for counseling supervision
in the Georgia Association Pastoral Counseling and Referral Service
under the supervision of Professor Theron Nease and Chaplain Cal-
vin Kropp. Most of the counseling supervision occurs in the center
established by Columbia in cooperation with the Central Presby-
terian Church in Atlanta. Sufficient supervision of counseling, in-
take, 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 completed at a B average to bring the total number of hours to
thirty. A research project completes the course of study.

Th. M. in Pastoral Supervision

This degree program has been developed for those students
seeking to become accredited chaplain suprvisors. 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 thirty at a B average.

In addition, a residency year must also be satisfactorily com-
pleted. The residency year may be elected in any institution ac-
credited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc. Ac-
creditation as acting chaplain supervisor by any region of the Asso-
ciation for Clinical Pastoral Education will complete the require-
ments for the degree.

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THE DOCTOR OF MINISTRY IN CAREER

A Doctor of Ministry degree program for the working minister
has now been formulated by the schools participating in the Atlanta
Theological Association. The program has been designed to con-
tinue the education of persons for their practice of ministry in the
church and in related institutional settings. It provides an advanced,
yet flexible, education for those whose vocation as servants of peo-
ple and servants of Jesus Christ implies their further disciplined
reflection upon, and possibly their further specialization within,
their own ministry.

Admission

Each applicant should hold an M. Div. or equivalent degree
with a superior academic record and/or superior professional per-
formance, and should have at least one year, preferably three, of
professional experience since receiving the basic degree.

Each applicant should submit a personal statement of not more
than ten double-spaced pages giving biographical data, academic
and ministry achievements, interests, goals, and personal purposes
for the D. Min. program that will illustrate continued development.

Advanced standing, on the basis of post-M. Div. courses in
other programs, will be determined, by the ATA D. Min. Field Com-
mittee and Columbia Seminary after admission.

Program of Study

Although it may be spread over a period up to four years, the
program of study requires participation in the equivalent of a full
year of academic and clinical courses. The doctoral project is exe-
cuted after the completion of these courses and usually as part of
the ongoing professional work of the minister.

Forty-eight (48) hours of work are required, distributed as fol-
lows:

Twenty-four (24) hours in advanced courses, including

optional clinical experiences.

Eight (8) hours clinical experience (equivalent to one

full-time quarter).

Eight (8) hours core work in contemporary ministry and

career assessment.

Eight (8) hours doctoral project.
To assist both personal development and also course and pro-
ject planning, each student secures a faculty adviser and a doc-

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toral committee. After completion of course work and before the
execution of the doctoral project, the student will take an examina-
tion covering a range of subjects designated by his doctoral com-
mittee.

For further information and application forms, write to office
of ministry development, Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur,
Georgia, 30031.

DOCTOR OF SACRED THEOLOGY IN PASTORAL COUNSELING

This degree is offered through the Atlanta Theological Associa-
tion by the Candler School of Theology, Columbia Theological
Seminary, and the Interdenominational Theological Center. It is
administered by the Atlanta Theological Association which has re-
sponsibility for approving admissions to the program, establishing
curriculum offerings, and certifying candidates for the award of
degrees.

The S. T. D. program focused on pastoral counseling concen-
trates upon the counseling, guidance, and consultation aspects of
the minister's professional function. The more specialized nature of
the program is reflected in admission requirements and the pro-
gram of studies.

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

Applicants must hold the Master of Divinity or equivalent de-
gee from an accredited institution. The admission process will in-
clude: 1) an assessment of the applicant's academic grades and pro-
fessional performance, 2) his statement of purpose, 3) references
and other materials supplied with the application, and 4) a personal
interview with the S. T. D. dean of the school to which he applies.
The applicant is required to have attained satisfactory grades in a
biblical language, or in another discipline which is relevant to his
program. Possible options would include a non-biblical language,
statistics, computer programming, tests and measurements, or an-
other special skill.

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In addition, applicants to the pastoral counseling doctoral pro-
gram must have significant experience as pastor of a church (ap-
proximately three years in a church after seminary), in clinical pas-
toral education (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 Theologi-
cal 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, including 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 stu-
dent (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 pas-
toral guidance, and (3) to design and execute an appropriate re-
search project which will give evidence of his creative ability to
contribute 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.

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 A and B grades. At least 24 quarter hours of
pastoral counseling practicum must be completed
with a satisfactory grade. Admission to the pastoral

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counseling practicum will be granted when the stu-
dent is considered 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
behavior and of religious experience; and theories
of counseling and psychotherapy; sociology, includ-
ing personality and culture, group dynamics, sociol-
ogy of religion, marriage and family dynamics; pas-
toral care, including history of pastoral care, minis-
terial role, guidance at the passage points of life,
ministry in crisis situations and referrals; and super-
vision, as a definable type of learning, interprofes-
sional understanding of supervision, pastoral identity
and authority in supervision.

The performance areas in which the student
shall be examined shall include evaluation inter-
viewing, pastoral counseling, supervision, profes-
sional 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 compre-
hensive examination.

4. The Research Project. The student shall engage in an
approved research project which will demonstrate
his application of theological and theoretical knowl-
edge 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 pastoral counsel-
ing shall be addressed to the Director, Graduate Professional
Studies, Room 7, Theology Building, Emory University, Atlanta,
Georgia, 30322. Telephone: (404) 377-2411, extension 7632.

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COURSES

BIBLICAL AREA

PROFESSORS: Charles B. Cousar, Ludwig R. Dewitz (on leave
1974-75), James H. Gailey (chairman), Dean G. McKee (retiring
June 1974), Ronald S. Wallace.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: J. Will Ormond

Required Courses for M. Div. and D. Min. (in-course)

B151 EXEGESIS OF GALATIANS Cousar

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 today.
Fall 4 hours

B152 THE SYNOPTIC GOSPELS Ormond, Cousar

A study of the formation of the gospel tradition, an investigation of
the structure, content, and theology of the Gospel of Mark, and
an exegesis of selected passages of the Greek text of Mark.
Winter 5 hours

B153 PAULINE LITERATURE Ormond, Cousar

A study of the English text of the principal Pauline letters in their
historical context and present relevance, and an exegesis of selected
passages from the Greek text.
Spring 5 hours

B221-B222 ESSENTIALS OF HEBREW Dewitz, Cailey

An intensive study of the essential elements of Hebrew grammar,
syntax, and vocabulary preparatory to reading and studying exegeti-
cally the Hebrew Old Testament.

Fall 4 hours

Winter 2 hours

B241 THE HISTORICAL BOOKS OF THE OLD TESTAMENT

Cailey, Dewitz

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; and a consideration of the theological
significance of certain aspects of Israel's life and thought.
Winter 4 hours

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B232 PROPHETIC LITERATURE Dewitz, Gailey

Emphasis on the content of the books of the prophets in their his-
torical 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 4 hours

Elective Courses*

General and Background

B510 (B410) 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.

3 hours

B413 INTRODUCTION TO BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION Wallace
A basic discussion of the nature and history of Biblical interpreta-
tion, of how our doctrine of Holy Scripture affects an approach to
this task, of how to approach the interpretation of various types of
Biblical writing, of how we find the meaning and message of the
text in the context of the Church and world of today.

2 hours

B516 SEMINAR IN EXEGESIS AND HERMENEUTICS Staff

The aim of this seminar is to survey relevant articles in recent the-
ological literature dealing with problems of the historico-gram-
matical approach to Biblical passages and the hermeneutical possi-
bilities arising out of such study.

3 hours

*Electives carrying a 400 level number are designed for A and B component stu-
dents only and require three hours work per week for each credit hour. Electives
carrying a 500 or 600 level number are designed for students who have completed
the admission to degree candidacy or who are graduate students. They require
four hours work per week for each credit hour. Electives with two numbers are
open to all students.

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Ancient Languages

B021 ESSENTIALS OF GREEK Cousar

An intensive study of the essential elements of Koine Greek gram-
mar, syntax, and vocabulary preparatory to reading the Greek New
Testament. Required of all students not having taken Greek in col-
lege.
Summer session only No Credit

B520 (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 structures and vocabulary.

7 hour

B525 (B425) GREEK READING Cousar

The reading of a variety of New Testament passages in order to help
the student increase his facility with the Greek language.

7 hour

B526 (B426) ADVANCED GREEK GRAMMAR Cousar

A review of the grammar of New Testament Greek, to aid students
in grammatical interpretation of the Greek New Testament.

2 hours

B527 RAPID READING OF THE GREEK NEW TESTAMENT Cousar

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.

Any quarter 2-5 hours

B623 BIBLICAL ARAMAIC Gailey

A study of the Aramaic language and the reading of portions of the
Old Testament in Aramaic. Primarily for graduate students.

4 hours

Old Testament Based on Hebrew Text

B532 (B432) EXEGESIS OF HOSEA Dewitz

The exegetical study of three selected chapters.

2 hours

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B533 (B433) EXEGESIS OF ISAIAH 1-39 Cailey

This course concentrates on the translation and exegesis of Isaiah
6-9 in the context of the total message of the prophet.

3 hours

B534 (B434) EXEGESIS OF ISAIAH 40-55 Ga/7ey

Selections of the material will be studied exegetically, and the theol-
ogy of the prophet will be surveyed.

3 hours

B537 (B437) EXEGESIS OF MICAH Cailey

An opportunity for students to explore in depth the social and the-
ological concerns of a Hebrew prophet. Participants will be ex-
pected to make use of the Hebrew text while seeking application
to contemporary problems of church and state.

2 or 3 hours

B538 (B438) EXEGESIS OF PSALMS Dewitz

This course focuses on the translation and exegesis of psalms se-
lected from their genres, i.e., hymns, laments, wisdom, and royal
psalms.

2 or 3 hours

B539 FORM CRITICISM OF THE OLD TESTAMENT

Gailey and Dewitz
This seminar will explore developments in the study of literary forms
found in various parts of the Old Testament and will give students
opportunity to develop skills in the use of new exegetical tech-
niques which tend to focus on theological aspects. Specific studies
will involve the use of the Hebrew text.

3 hours

Old Testament Based on English Text

B440 GENESIS 1-11 Dewitz

A theological and critical study of the early chapters of Genesis in
the light of their interpretation in the New Testament, with a view
to finding the meaning for preaching today.

2 hours

B444 I AND II SAMUEL Wallace

A theological and critical study of portions of the books of Samuel
with the help of traditional and critical scholarship with a view of
finding the meaning for preaching today.

2 hours

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B445 THE BOOK OF DANIEL Wallace

A theological and critical study of the Book of Daniel with the help
of traditional and modern scholarship with a view to finding its
meaning for preaching today.

2 hours

B446 ELIJAH AND ELISHA Wallace

A theological and critical study of I Kings 17 to II Kings 10, with the
help of traditional and modern scholarship, and with a view to
finding the meaning for preaching today.

2 hours

B447 THE BOOK OF EXODUS Wallace

A theological and critical study of the main passages in the Book of
Exodus with the help of traditional and modern scholarship, and
with a view to finding the meaning for preaching today.

2 hours

B448 STUDIES IN ECCLESIASTES, PROVERBS AND CANTICLES

Wallace

A theological and critical study of selected portions of the Hebrew
"writings", with the view to finding their meaning for preaching
today.

2 hours

B542 JEREMIAH Wallace

A theological and critical study of the main passages of the Book of
Jeremiah with the help of traditional and modern scholarship with a
view to finding their meaning for preaching today.

3 hours

B549 (B449) EZEKIEL Wallace

A theological and critical study of the main passages of the Book of
Ezekiel with the help of traditional and modern scholarship with a
view to finding their meaning for preaching today.

3 hours

New Testament Based on Greek Text

B551 (B451) EXEGESIS OF THE FOURTH GOSPEL Cousar

An interpretation of the Fourth Gospel in its historical setting.
Prerequisite: B151 4 hours

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B552 EXEGESIS OF ROMANS Cousar

An interpretation of the Epistle to the Romans, within the frame-
work of Paul's theology.

Prerequisite: B151 4 hours

B554 (B454) EXEGESIS OF COLOSSIANS Cousar

An interpretation of the Epistle to the Colossians in its historical
setting, with special attention to the Christological issues raised.

2 hours

New Testament Based on English Text

B463 GOSPEL OF MARK Ormond

A study of the Gospel of Mark emphasizing the structure, content,
and message of the book. Attention is given to methodology in
Biblical study.

4 hours

B562 (B462) THE GOSPEL OF LUKE Ormond

A study of the English text of the Gospel according to Luke empha-
sizing the structure, content, and message of the book. Attention is
given to Luke as historian and theologian.

2 hours

B566 (B466) ACTS OF THE APOSTLES Ormond

The structure, content, and message of the Book of Acts will be
considered in its historical setting. Insights thus gained will be re-
lated to the mission of the Church in the world today.

3 hours

B568 (B468) EPISTLE TO THE HEBREWS Ormond

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

2 hours

B569 (B469) GENERAL EPISTLES Ormond

A study of the English text of the Epistles of James; I, II Peter; I, II,
III John, and Jude in their historical setting and their present rele-
vance.

3 hours

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MASTER OF DIVINITY AND DOCTOR C

MASTER OF DIVINITY (M. Div.)

hours

A Component required courses (see below) 44

B Component required courses (see below) 36

A and B Component electives 16

Summer Supervised Ministry: Parish (SM210) 8
Admission to degree candidacy
C Component

P511 Church Structures for Ministry and Mission 4

1511-512 Interdisciplinary Seminar in Ministry 8

Biblical Electives 6

Historical-Doctrinal Electives 6

Pastoral Electives 6

Free Electives 6

A Component

Fall-f

B151

Galatians**

HD111

Early & Medieval Church

Pill

Becoming a Minister to

Winter

B152

Synoptic Gospels

HD112

Reformation & Modern (

P121

Ministry of Teaching

SM111

Supervised Ministry

and

and

HD171a

Christian Ethics

Required

his.

4

5

Persons 4

5

Church 4

3

Spring

B153 Pauline Literature 5

HD113 American Religious History 4

P141 Worship with Preaching 4

HD171b Christian Ethics

and and 3

SM112 Supervised Ministry

Summer

SM210 Supervised Ministry (Parish) 8

+ Beginning students with an insufficient background in Philosophy will take HD451 during
* Students are required to take at least two Pastoral Area courses during the B component (
** A reading knowledge of Biblical Greek is a prerequisite for A component courses in the

MINISTI

ourses

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Mfl| MINISTRY (IN-COURSE) PROGRAMS

DOCTOR OF MINISTRY (D. Min.)

A Component required courses (see below)

B Component required courses (see below)

A and B Component electives

Summer Supervised Ministry: Parish (SM210)

Admission to degree candidacy

D Component

quired

SM311-312-313-314

E Component

P511

1521-522

Supervised Ministry: Intern Year
Free Electives

Church Structures for Ministry and Mission
Interdisciplinary Seminar in Ministry
Biblical Electives
Historical-Doctrinal Electives
Pastoral Electives
Free Electives

ourses

B Component

Fall

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fall quarter.

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ical Area.

B221 Hebrew
HD231 Reformed Theology

Pastoral Course*

or
SM211 Supervised Ministry*
or 212

Winter
B222 Hebrew
B241 O.T. Historical Books
HD232 Reformed Theology
- Pastoral Course*
or
SM211 Supervised Ministry*
or 212

Spring
B232 Prophetic Literature
HD271 Christian Ethics

Pastoral Course*

or
SM211 Supervised Ministry*
or 212

ADMISSION TO DEGREE CANDIDACY

P231, P241, and P261) and either SM211 or SM212.

hrs.

4
4
3

hours

44

36

16

8

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Biblical Theology

B571 (B471) OLD TESTAMENT THEOLOGY Dewitz

A study of the literature and traditions of the Old Testament, based
on W. Eichrodt, Theology of the Old Testament.

2 hours

B572 (B472) ROLE OF THE AFTERLIFE IN THE HISTORY OF
ANCIENT ISRAEL Dewitz

This course is a theological pursuit of the ways in which the
thought of the hereafter is develped in the Old Testament, leading
to the New Testament doctrine of the resurrection of the body.

2 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.

3 hours

B577 CHRISTOLOGY OF THE NEW TESTAMENT Ormond

A study of the various approaches to Christology throughout the
New Testament, with special concern for the distinctive traditions
in writers within the canon.

3 hours

Independent Studies

B592 (B492) EXEGETICAL RESEARCH IN OLD TESTAMENT

Galley, Dewitz
An opportunity to engage in special exegetical work in Old Testa-
ment areas not covered in regular courses.

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and the dean of aca-
demic affairs.
Any quarter Up to 5 hours

B593 (B493) RESEARCH IN OLD TESTAMENT CRITICISM & THE-
OLOGY

Dewitz, Gailey

A reading course to allow students to work on various problems in

the Old Testament field under supervision.

Prerequisite: Open to exceptional students by permission of the

instructor and the dean of academic affairs.

Any quarter Up to 5 hours

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B595 (B495) EXEGETICAL RESEARCH IN NEW TESTAMENT Cousar
An opportunity to engage in special exegetical work in New Testa-
ment areas not covered in regular courses.

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and the dean of aca-
demic affairs.
Any quarter Up to 5 hours

B596 (B496) RESEARCH IN NEW TESTAMENT CRITICISM AND
THEOLOGY Cousar

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 academic affairs.
Any quarter Up to 5 hours

Interdisciplinary

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.

3 hours

1507(1407) BIBLICAL ETHICS Bonkovsky and Wallace

In whatever activities persons are involved, public or private (e.g.
religion, politics, marriage, sex, economics, war), the commands of
God reach us. A study of Biblical Ethics thus centers on the authority
they bring to our lives and the directions in which we are led.

3 hours

HISTORICAL-DOCTRINAL AREA

PROFESSORS: Shirley C. Guthrie, Jr. (chairman), C. Benton Kline,
Ronald S. Wallace

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS: Frederick O. Bonkovsky, Catherine
Gunsalus Gonzalez

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR: Eduard N. Loring

VISITING INSTRUCTORS: Anselm Atkins, William M. Frierson,
Edgar M. Grider, David L. Morgan, Harry F. Petersen III, Martha
Jane Petersen

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Required Courses for M. Div. and D. Min. (in-course)

HD111 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH IN THE EARLY AND MEDI-
EVAL PERIODS Gonzalez and Loring
A study of the Church from her beginnings in the Graeco-Roman
world to her rise to power in the middle ages, the course is de-
signed to help students explore the relationship of spiritual authority
and ecclesiastical power, theology and culture, and faith and the
Christian life.
Fall 5 hours

HD112 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH IN THE REFORMATION AND
MODERN PERIODS Gonzalez and Loring

A study of the Church from its division and reconstitution in the
sixteenth century to its encounter with modern secular ideologies
in the twentieth century, the course is designed to help students
struggle with the problem of Christian divisions and the task of the
church in "a world come of age".
Winter 4 hours

HD171 CHRISTIAN ETHICS Bonkovsky

In Christian ministry one meets, deals with, and works through
values, systems, and structures. By considering these, Christian
Ethics provides insights and skill for contemporary Christian witness.
This course must be taken in conjunction with SM111-112.
Winter 1 hour

Spring 1 hour

HD113 AMERICAN RELIGIOUS HISTORY Loring

An introduction to the history of the life and thought of the
churches in America, the course is designed to enable students to
bring an historical understanding to the crises they will face in the
ministry, and to come to an awareness of the relationship of religion
and culture in American life.
Spring 4 hours

HD231-232 REFORMED THEOLOGY Guthrie and Kline

An attempt to understand the mission of the Church and faith and
life of individual Christians in today's world through a study of
classical and contemporary Reformed theology in conversation with
other theological tradtions.

Fall 5 hours

Winter 4 hours

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HD271 CHRISTIAN ETHICS Bonkovsky and Guthrie

A study of the Biblical, theological, and philosophical foundations
of Christian ethics for guidance in Christian decision-making.
Spring 4 hours

Elective Courses*

Historical Studies

HD520 (HD420) PRESBYTERIANISM IN AMERICA Loring

The development of Presbyterianism in American life will be the
subject of this course. Attention will be given to institutional forms,
theological ideas, and leading personalities as they interact with the
issues of Church and society throughout American history. The
course will combine lectures and seminar presentations.

3 hours

HD521 (HD421) THE SOCIAL GOSPEL IN AMERICA Loring

Today we are deeply engaged in the attempt to understand the
mission and responsibility of the Church to society. Through a study
of the social gospel, its leaders, theology, and institutional arrange-
ments, this course will examine a response of the American
churches to society in an attempt to understand the demands of the
Gospel, ourselves, and God's world more faithfully in our own day.
Prerequisite: HD113 3 hours

HD523 (HD423) THE SOUTHERN RELIGIOUS TRADITION Loring
In this study, the role of the Church, the minister, and the Southern
tradition will be analyzed and interpreted. Seeking to locate and
understand the liabilities and strengths of the Southern religous
heritage for today, we will deal with materials from the nineteenth
and twentieth centuries as the South developed unique religious
and cultural characteristics.
Prerequisite: HD113 3 hours

*Electives carrying a 400 level number are designed for A and B component stu-
dents only and require three hours work per week for each credit hour. Electives
carrying a 500 or 600 level number are designed for students who have completed
the admission to degree candidacy or who are graduate students. They require
four hours work per week for each credit hour. Electives with two course numbers
are open to all students.

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HD524 (HD424) RELIGION AND THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

Loring
A study of the involvement of religious leaders, theological thought
and ecclesiastical institutions during the period of the foundation of
the Republic. Special attention will be given to the mission of the
Church in forming, shaping and evaluating national life.
Prerequisite: HD113 3 hours

HD525 (HD425) ISSUES IN AMERICAN CULTURE Loring

Reading and discussion of current literature dealing with issues and
problems in contemporary American life.

2 hours

HD526 (HD426) AMERICAN REVIVALISM Loring

An investigation of the nature and role of revivalism as it has shaped
and been shaped by American religion and American culture. An
overall grasp of the major figures, issues, methods, and theology will
constitute the major emphasis of the study.
Prerequisite: HD113 3 hours

HD528 (HD428) THE BLACK CHURCH IN AMERICA Loring

A study of the development and history of the Black Church and
its religious thought and practice. Consideration will be given to the
theological and social issues, institutions, Black religious leaders,
and the Black theology.

3 hours

HD529 (HD429) THE CHURCH AND WOMEN Gonzalez

A seminar in which we will study the place women have held in
the Church throughout its history, and the attitude of the Church
toward women. We will also discuss the present situation of women
in the Church and view theologically the questions that are being
raised by and about women.

3 hours

Doctrinal Studies

HD531 CALVIN: THE ETHICAL & CULTURAL ATTITUDES OF
THE CHRISTIAN Wallace

Calvin's view of the life and attitudes of the Christian in the world,
as outlined in the third book of the Institutes.

3 hours

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HD532 CALVIN: CHURCH, SOCIETY, AND STATE Wallace

A study of Calvin's teaching based mainly on the fourth book of the
Institutes, taking account of his other writings and the Genevan and
sixteenth-century background. 3 hours

HD533 (HD433) THE THEOLOGY OF SCHLEIERMACHER

Gonzalez

A lecture course in which we will study the thought of this major
19th century theologian. Special attention will be given to the struc-
ture of his theology as an example of a way in which theology can
be done.

3 hours

HD534 THE THEOLOGY OF KARL BARTH Guthrie

A seminar which studies intensively a section of the Ghurch
Dogmatics. Limit: 15

3 hours

HD535 (HD435) THE THEOLOGY OF KIERKEGAARD Gonzalez
A lecture course in which we will study the thought of this major
19th century theologian. Special attention will be given to the
structure of his theology as an example of a way in which theology
can be done.

3 hours

HD536 (HD436) THE THEOLOGY OF BONHOEFFER Guthrie

A study of Bonhoeffer's theology against the background of his
activities in Hitler's Germany with a concern to learn what he has
to teach us about Christian discipleship in America today.

Limit: 15
3 hours

HD537 THE THEOLOGY OF TILLICH Kline

A study of the theology of Paul Tillich in the light of classical Chris-
tian theology and contemporary theological thought.
Prerequisite: HD231-232 Limit: 15

3 hours

HD538 (HD438) THE THEOLOGY AND ETHICS OF REINHOLD
NIEBUHR Loring

A study of the basic themes of Niebuhr's theology and ethics in
light of the mission of ministry today.

3 hours
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HD541 (HD441) 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, espe-
cially of the offices of prophet, priest, and king, and of the media-
torial work and significance of Jesus Christ. An outline of the devel-
opment of the doctrine of the atonement and its reconstruction
today.

3 hours

HD542 (HD442) THE DOCTRINE OF THE TRINITY Guthrie

A study of the implications of the classical doctrine of the Trinity
for contemporary' theology and ethics.

3 hours

HD543 HD443 THE DOCTRINE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Guthrie
A study of the doctrine of the Holy Spirit in contemporary theology
to discover the place of the Spirit in the church's life todav.

3 hours

HD544 HD444 THE LORD'S SUPPER Wallace

A studv 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.

3 hours

HD545 HD445 BAPTISM Wallace

A study or 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.

3 hours

HD546 HD446 THEOLOGY OF LITURGY Gonzalez

A lecture and discussion course on the doctrinal significance of
liturgical practice: the liturgical year, the sacraments, parts of wor-
ship, etc. Special attention will be given to the interpretation of
Biblical texts within the liturgical setting in which thev are to be
emploved.

3 hours

HD547 THE THEOLOGY OF HOPE Guthrie

A study of the theology of Ju'rgen Moltmann in comparison with
the "theology of liberation" of Gustavo Gutierrez with a concern
for the meaning of political theology in America today.

3 hours

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HD548 THEOLOGICAL SCIENCE Wallace

A study of current writings on the nature of theology and dogmatics,
on the problems of theological knowledge and thinking, and on the
use of theological language and imagery.

2 hours

HD549 WESTMINSTER CONFESSION OF FAITH Guthrie

A study of the theology of the confession in the context of its his-
torical setting.

3 hours

Philosophical Studies

HD451 HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY Frierson

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 phi-
losophy.

3 hours

HD552 THEOLOGY AND LANGUAGE Kline

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

3 hours

HD553 TEILHARD DE CHARDIN Atkins

A study of the philosophy of Teilhard, with particular attention to
the problem of evil, nature and grace, the incarnation, and eschat-
ology.

3 hours

Missions and Ecumenics

HD561 (HD461) SEMINAR ON INTERNATIONAL MISSION

Petersens
A seminar covering motives, methods, and issues in international
missions, at home and overseas.

3 hours

HD564 (HD464) CONTEMPORARY ROMAN CATHOLIC THE-
OLOGY Gonzalez
A view of recent developments in Roman Catholic theology, based
particularly upon the documents of the Second Vatican Council
and the writings of Karl Rahner.
Prerequisite: HD112 3 hours

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Ethics and Society

HD571 THE CHRISTIAN, CHURCH, AND SOCIETY Bonkovsky

Examination of the ways in which certain Christians and churches
have, do and may seek to minister and witness.

3 hours

HD572 ETHICS AND INTERNATIONAL POLICY Bonkovsky

Consideration of the ways in which nations and other international
actors (e.g. churches, multi-national corporations) act, with special
attention to the values which do and may influence behavior.

3 hours

HD573 ETHICAL ISSUES IN CIVIL SOCIETY Bonkovsky

Utilization of Biblical, theoretical, empirical, etc., data in considera-
tion of several important issues such as economics, money, obliga-
tion, amnesty, censorship, pornography, etc.

3 hours

HD574 BIO-MEDICAL AND SEXUAL ETHICS Bonkovsky

Christian teaching is brought to bear on certain selected issues in-
cluding, e.g. abortion, genetic manipulation, death policy, and the
sexual revolution.

3 hours

HD575 CHRISTIAN ETHICS AND URBAN LIFE Bonkovsky

Consideration of ethical issues in the history and current life of
American cities, especially Atlanta, Georgia. A central, organizing
theme is the relation of sub-sections of the city to the interests of
the broader urban community. (Requires permission of the instruc-
tor.)

3 hours

Independent Studies

HD591 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN HISTORY Gonzalez, Loring

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

HD593 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN DOCTRINE

Guthrie, Kline, Wallace
An opportunity to do reading and research on some doctrine or on
the work of a theologian.
Each quarter 2-4 hours

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HD595 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PHILOSOPHY Kline

An opportunity to do reading and research on a movement or prob-
lem in philosophy of religion.
Each quarter 2-4 hours

HD596 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN MISSIONS AND ECUMENICS

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

HD597 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ETHICS Bonkovsky, Guthrie
An opportunity to do reading and research on an ethical thinker or
on an ethical problem.
Each quarter 2-4 hours

Interdisciplinary

1503 (1403) AMERICAN PREACHING AND CONTEMPORARY IS-
SUES Loring and Taylor
A study of the American Church involvement in national and
Church history through preaching. Sermons, both past and current,
are put in historical context so that descriptive and evaluative stud-
ies of their persuasive approaches to issues may be made.

3 hours

1507 (1407) BIBLICAL ETHICS Bonkovsky and Wallace

In whatever activities persons are involved, public or private (e.g.
religion, politics, marriage, sex, economics, war), the commands of
God reach us. A study of Biblical Ethics thus centers on the au-
thority they bring to our lives and the directions in which we are
led.

3 hours

PASTORAL AREA

PROFESSORS: Wade P. Huie, Jr., Thomas H. McDill, Jack B. Mc-

Michael, Hubert V. Taylor (chairman), Don M. Wardlaw (on

leave 1973-74)
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: Theron S. Nease
VISITING INSTRUCTORS: Katherine Imogene Bennett, Charles M.

Olsen, John H. Patton, Eleanor Joyce Rimes
VISITING INSTRUCTOR IN PROFESSIONAL MINISTRY: Martin L.

Harkey, Jr.

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Required Courses for M. Div. and D. Min. (in-course)

Pill BECOMING A MINISTER TO PERSONS

Nease, Hule, Keith, and McDill
This course assists in understanding the nature of man and the de-
velopment of personality as these relate to Christian ministry. It
involves an introduction to the entire pastoral area, this particular
requirement constituting an introduction to other subjects in the
pastoral field and their relatedness to other theological study. We
shall explore concepts of Christian ministry, Biblically and his-
torically based, related to an understanding of personhood and
interpersonal relationships.
Fall 4 hours

P121 THE MINISTRY OF TEACHING McMichael and Taylor

This course is an introduction to the teaching ministry of the
church. Plenary sessions include presentation of the philosophy of
Christian education and the educational work of the congregation.
Small groups are used for practice teaching by students using varied
material in demonstration situations. Assigned reading and papers,
observation in churches and examinations are parts of the course.
Winter 3 hours

P141 THE MINISTRY OF WORSHIP WITH PREACHING

Huie, Taylor, Wardlaw
The first week is spent in an introduction to worship that explores
criteria for understanding Reformed worship. This period culmi-
nates in an eleven-hour worship workshop that combines worship
experiences and plenary presentations. In the remaining nine
weeks we concentrate on preaching as it relates to the Biblical text,
the worshiping congregation, and the preacher. Emphasis is placed
on the process of hearing the Biblical text and shaping its intent into
a sermon to be delivered before a section of the class. Students have
opportunity to integrate their study on campus with observation
and evaluation of worship in a local parish.
Spring 4 hours

*P221 LEADING CHURCH EDUCATION

This advanced course deals with the pastor's responsibility as a
Teaching Elder; a survey of curriculum and age-group programs,
developing lay leaders and educational structures. Skills of adminis-
tration and supervision will be observed and developed. Each
student will carry out a well-defined project as a part of the course.

3 hours

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*P231 PASTORAL CARE AND COUNSELING: CARE AND CURE OF
PERSONS McDill and Nease

Anticipating a ministry to persons in normal and abnormal situa-
tions, including gross crises, students will be exposed to persons in
extreme situations. Psychodynamic and theological investigations
will accompany the discussions of verbatim material reported.

3 hours

*P241 WORSHIP WITH PREACHING Huie, Taylor, and Wardlaw

Students focus on particular needs and interests as they draw from
their ministry in congregations served the previous summer through
case studies, as they explore their own communication ability
through video exercises, and as they preach in a parish setting with
local church members and students evaluating.

3 hours

*P261 COMMUNICATION IN THE CHURCH

Taylor, McMichael, and Nease

This course investigates communication theory and its application
in the Church in order to identify and employ communication pro-
cesses in contexts ranging from person-to-person encounters to
institutional structures.

3 hours

P511 CHURCH STRUCTURES FOR MINISTRY AND MISSION

This course is designed to help students struggle with the Church
as an institution and as an agent for ministry and mission. (Foci
include polity, denominational and congregational organization,
church administration, etc.) D. Min. (in-course) students are given
the opportunity to reflect on the Church's structures experienced
during their intern year.

Fall 4 hours

*Students are required to take at least two of these courses during the B
component.

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Elective Courses*

Cross-disciplinary

P411 THE MATRIX OF THE MINISTRY Keith and McMichael

Students will investigate the status assigned to ministers by congre-
gations and communities in the light of the meaning of ministry;
face the conflicts arising between "servant" and leadership roles.

2 hours

P512 PREACHING AND PASTORAL CONCERNS Huie and Nease
A seminar to study pastoral problems such as guilt, conflict, anxiety,
success, parenthood, etc., as a background for the preparation of
sermons that speak to the needs of people.

3 hours

P519 SPECIAL TOPICS IN MINISTRY

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

a visiting leader.

Christian Education

P427 ADULT EDUCATION IN THE CONGREGATION

McMichael
Students will focus on adult education for participation in the life
and mission of the Church. The course also deals with equipping
adults for service roles in the congregation.

3 hours

P523 (P423) CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AND THE CHILD
This course will explore the development needs of the growing
child and the principles of curriculum organization in the context
of observation and experience in actual teaching situations.

3 hours

*Electives carrying a 400 level number are designed for A and B component stu-
dents only and require three hours work per week for each credit hour. Electives
carrying a 500 or 600 level number are designed for students who have completed
the admission to degree candidacy or who are graduate students. They require
four hours work per week for each credit hour. Electives with two course numbers
are open to all students.

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P525 (P425) YOUTH MINISTRY IN THE CHURCH Bennett

A seminar in which students design specific content around three
areas: the philosophy of youth ministry appropriate to the nature
of the church and to the needs of young people, skills in youth
programming, and resources.

2 hours

Pastoral Care and Counseling

P531 (P431) THEOLOGY IN PASTORAL CARE Nease

This course will seek to understand basic theological principles as
they are demonstrated in actual pastoral care situations. The design
of the study will be to begin to relate theological (Biblical and sys-
tematic) understanding to actual pastoral functioning. Students will
be asked to present pastoral situations emerging from their experi-
ence for discussion.

3 hours

P533 REFORMED THEOLOGY AND PASTORAL PSYCHOLOGY

McDill

Various psychological theories of human personality are examined
from a pastoral theological perspective. A critical evaluation from a
Reformed theological viewpoint is expected from the students.
Prerequisite: Permission of the professor. 3 hours

P536 CRITICAL INCIDENTS IN PASTORAL CARE Nease

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 approach to crisis ministry together with detailed
discussion of such problems as bereavement, ministry to the dying,
unmarried mothers, suicide, acute marriage problems, serious men-
tal and physical illnesses will be included.

3 hours

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 inter-
pretation of these sciences. This study is designed to give the stu-
dent, a comprehension of the psychodynamics of personality from
both a scientific and a theological understanding in order to equip
him/her for a more effective ministry as a theologian, pastor, and
preacher.

3 hours
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P539 (P439) PASTORAL CARE OF MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY

Nease
This course will attempt to deal with current developments in mar-
riage and family living as they relate to ministry. The need for insight
on the part of the pastor will be a primary goal for the course. A
variety of topics will be considered and a paper will be required.

3 hours

P631 RESEARCH IN PASTORAL CARE McDill

This course will examine research projects that have been con-
ducted in various disciplines, with special reference to the method-
ology employed and their relevance for pastoral care. Require-
ments include seminar presentations of resarch projects and a term
paper that seeks to deal with the role of research in pastoral care.

3 hours

P632 RESEARCH IN PASTORAL COUNSELING McDill

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 cases studies.

3 hours

P633 RESEARCH IN PASTORAL PSYCHOLOGY McDill

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.

3 hours

P638 GRADUATE COUNSELING PRACTICUM Staff

In 1955, Columbia Seminary initiated a program in pastoral counsel-
ing to serve the community and to provide a means of training
pastors by supervision in pastoral counseling. This program consti-
tuted the initial core of the Georgia Association for Pastoral Coun-
seling and Referral Service, an incorporation involving, in addition
to Columbia, the Metropolitan Atlanta Council of Churches, Can-
dler School of Theology and the Medical School of Emory Univer-
sity, and the Interdenominational Theological Center. From the
campus of Columbia, the Center moved to the Central Presbyterian
Church of Atlanta in 1960, and since 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 trou-
ble, referred primarily by pastors, under careful supervision. For the

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completion of the graduate degree in pastoral counseling, it is ex-
pected that a student will have sufficient supervision, in addition to
other requirements, to qualify him for accreditation with the Ameri-
can Association of Pastoral Counselors, Inc. Limited to pastoral
counseling majors only.

Prerequisite: Oral examination by a multidisciplinary group com-
prised of pastors, theological professors, psychiatrists, psychologists,
lawyers, a variable group meeting once each quarter.

Non-credit

P639 GROUP DYNAMICS AND PASTORAL COUNSELING

McDill

In cooperation with the Druid Hills Presbyterian Church of Atlanta,
specialized instruction is offered in the field of group processes and
dynamics, plus individual care and staff participation. This four-
quarter sequence involves intensive study in various problems of
modern urban living. In addition to seminar discussion, observa-
tions 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: 4

3 hours

Worship

P541 SPECIAL WORSHIP SERVICES Huie

A seminar-laboratory course in which we seek to understand the
meaning of special occasions for worship such as baptism, com-
munion, funerals, weddings, etc., and learn creative and effective
ways of leading them.

3 hours

P544 (P444) THE HYMNS OF THE CHURCH Taylor

To enable the pastor to plan intelligent use of the Church's musical
heritage through an understanding of its historical development and
effective practice. Attention is given to both texts and tunes of
hymns as well as to some of the choral and instrumental master-
works these have inspired.

3 hours
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P548 (P448) RENEWAL IN WORSHIP Wardlaw, Taylor

Against the background of theological, historical and psychological
criteria for Reformed worship, students research and design wor-
ship services for particular occasions in the Christian and Church
year, in addition to researching and reporting on current issues in
the revolution in worship.

2 hours

Preaching

P551 IMPERATIVES IN PREACHING Wardlaw

An investigation of the relationship between the imperative and the
indicative in the New Testament and the implications of the investi-
gation for preaching.

3 hours

P552 VARIETY IN PREACHING Huie

A laboratory course in the approach to and preparation of a variety
of types of sermons such as communion, funeral, doctrinal, evangel-
istic, biographical, multi-media.

3 hours

P553 (P453) STUDIES IN HISTORY OF PREACHING Wallace
This course studies aspects of the history and development of
preaching from the Old Testament to the early eighteenth century
observing its place in the life of the Church, its form, and themes.
Students evaluate and prepare a paper on some modern preacher,
or some modern development in preaching against this historical
background.

2 hours

P555 CONTEMPORARY PREACHING Huie

A seminar that focuses on issues in contemporary preaching and on
the messages and methods of selected contemporary preachers.

3 hours

P556 PREACHING AND CONGREGATION Huie

A limited number of students preaching regularly to the same con-
gregation will use these congregations as a laboratory setting for
studies in congregational analysis, experiments in sermonic design
and delivery, development of dialogue with the congregation, etc.

3 hours

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P557 (P457) CINEMA AND SERMON Wardlaw

The viewing of films in the Atlanta area that communicate effec-
tively both thematically and cinematographically as a prelude to
writing varieties of sermon materials, such as introductions, analo-
gies, descriptions of Biblical narratives, illustrations. Final exam, a
sermon with a term paper exploring the theological dimensions of
issues the cinema raises.

3 hours

Communication

P560 (P460) THE MINISTER AS SPEAKER Taylor

A study of the principles of healthy and effective vocal expression
and the application of these to speech in pulpit, committee meet-
ing, and conference.

2 hours

P562 STUDIES IN COMMUNICATION THEORY AND PREACHING

Taylor
To investigate the relationship of rhetorical theory to preaching
through the works of such representative theorists as Aristotle,
Augustine, George Campbell and Kenneth Burke.

3 hours

P564 (P464) CREATIVE WRITING AND THE LITERARY ARTS

Wardlaw
A study of how to communicate effectively Biblical revelation to
people who have either lost touch with or been dulled by tradi-
tional thought forms and language of the Church. A 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. Final exam: a sermon.

3 hours

Evangelism

P571 (P471) EVANGELISM

This course studies the theological basis for evangelism, a compre-
hensive program for commitment, and ways to enable the laity to
support the outreach of the Church.

3 hours
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Church Administration

P581 (P481) PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF PRESBYTERIAN
POLITY McMichael

A careful study of the government of the Presbyterian Church, its
sources, its basic stipulations, its practice in Church courts, the re-
quirements for becomng a Presbyterian minister, and the ways in
which a pastor relates to a session and presbytery.

2 hours

P582 ADMINISTRATION IN THE CHURCH McMichael

Students will become familiar with the functions of administration,
such as goal setting, planning, organizing and supervising, and the
application of these activities to an executive in the Church.

2 hours

P583 MULTIPLE MINISTRY AND STAFF McMichael

Students will investigate the meaning of multiple ministry, situations
in which multiple ministry is taking place, factors in good staff rela-
tions, staff work in the contemporary church and personnel admin-
istration.

2 hours

Independent Studies

P592 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

McMichael
This course is designed for advanced students who wish to do indi-
vidual or group research in some area of Christian education, the
philosophy of education, the relation of psychology to Christian
education, the sociological aspects of Christian education.
Prerequisite: P121
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 individual needs.
Prerequisite: Pill
Each quarter 1-5 hours

P594 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN WORSHIP Hu/'e, 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

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P595 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PREACHING

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: P141

Each quarter 1-5 hours

P596 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN SPEECH AND COMMUNICA-
TIONS 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

This course is designed for students who wish to do individual or

group research in some area of evangelism.

Each quarter 1-5 hours

P598 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN POLITY AND CHURCH ADMINIS-
TRATION McMichael
This course is provided for students who want to go beyond the
present curriculum 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

INTERDISCIPLINARY SEMINARS IN MINISTRY
Required Courses for M. Div. and D. Min. (in-course)

1511-512 INTERDISCIPLINARY SEMINAR IN MINISTRY

This course is designed to help the student develop and articulate

his/her own theory of ministry in the light of Biblical, historical,

theological, personal, and social concerns. Field involvement is an

integral component of this seminar so as to provide the student an

opportunity to evaluate his/her theory in light of practice. Required

of all C component students.

Winter and Spring 8 hours

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1521-522 INTERDISCIPLINARY SEMINAR IN MINISTRY
This course is designed for students who have completed a twelve-
month internship in the D.Min. (in-course) program. The course
seeks to help them reflect on their experience in such a way as to
develop their own theory of ministry in the light of Biblical, histori-
cal, theological, personal, and social concerns. Requirements for the
course include the successful completion of a doctoral project.
Winter and Spring 8 hours

SUPERVISED MINISTRY

Required Courses for M. Div. and D. Min. (in-course)

SM111-112 SUPERVISED MINISTRY: HOSPITAL AND URBAN
This course involves a two-quarter sequence and must be taken
each quarter in conjunction with HD171. The sequence involves
initial experiences in ministry in institutional and urban settings
under approved supervision. Both quarters are required of all A
component students.
Prerequisite: P111

Winter 2 hours

Spring 2 hours

SM210 SUPERVISED MINISTRY: PARISH

One full summer of supervised ministry in a parish setting is re-
quired of all M. Div. and D. Min. (in-course) students prior to ad-
mission to degree candidacy. Supervisors and placements must be
approved by the office of the dean of ministry development.
Summer 8 hours

SM211 SUPERVISED MINISTRY: HOSPITAL

This course includes an intensive involvement with persons in a

clinical setting together with seminars to reflect on the nature of

that involvement. Supervision and placements are provided through

accredited CPE Centers in the metropolitan Atlanta area.

Fall, winter, or spring 4 hours

SM212 SUPERVISED MINISTRY: URBAN

This course involves supervised work in an urban agency, with ap-
propriate reading and reflection seminars. Supervision and place-
ments are arranged through the Urban Training Organization of
Atlanta.
Fall, winter, or spring 4 hours

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SM311-312-313-314 SUPERVISED MINISTRY: INTERN YEAR

A twelve-month period of supervised ministry in a setting consistent

with the student's vocational goals and approved by the office of

the dean of ministry development is required of all candidates for

the D. Min. (in-course) degree. Additional academic work (12 hours)

taken through the seminary or an approved educational institution

near to the student's location is also expected.

Twelve-month period 32 hours

Elective Courses

SM510 CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION

Columbia Theological Seminary is a member of the Association for
Clinical Pastoral Education. A student may participate in the pro-
gram of clinical training in any of the accredited institutions, which
include mental hospitals, general hospitals, and a few inner-city
programs of urban parishes.

8 hours
(Non-credit for Th.M.)

SM515 URBAN CLINICAL SUPERVISION

Through the Urban Training Organization of Atlanta, students ne-
gotiate work placements and serve under both field supervisors and
supervisors from the staff of UTOA.

8 hours

S.T.D. AND D.MIN. (IN-CAREER) COURSES

The S.T.D. and D.Min. (in-career) programs consist of advanced
courses provided by participating schools in the Atlanta Theological
Association. The 500 level courses in this catalog, together with
advanced courses at the Candler School of Theology and the Inter-
denominational Theological Center, are open to students in these
programs. The following list includes other courses specifically
developed for the S.T.D. and D.Min. (in-career) programs.

ATA401 SEMINAR ON MINISTRY

Basic seminar on ministry theory and career analysis required of all

D.Min. (in-career) students.

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ATA462 THE DEVELOPMENT OF MODERN PASTORAL COUN-
SELING
Modern history of pastoral counseling, its roots in theology, psy-
choanalysis, existential and humanistic psychology.

4 hours

ATA485 COUNSELING PRACTICUM

In each quarter the student engages in from two to four hours of
counseling per week under supervision. Assigned readings and ap-
propriate didactic materials are included. (Students will register for
ATA485a, ATA485b, ATA485c, and ATA485d for a minimum total of
24 quarter hours.)

8 hours

ATA489 DIRECTED STUDY
For D.Min. and S.T.D. use.

Credit as assigned

ATA490 S.T.D. DOCTORAL PROJECT SEMINAR

6 hours

ATA492 S.T.D. DOCTORAL PROJECT SEMINAR

6 hours

ATA494 S.T.D. DOCTORAL PROJECT SEMINAR

6 hours

ATA496 DOCTORAL PROJECT SEMINAR

Credit as assigned up to 8 quarter hours. For D.Min. use. In cases

where the project so registered extends over several terms, the

student enrolls successively in ATA496a, ATA496b, ATA496c, and

ATA496d.

up to 8 hours

ATA497 S.T.D. DOCTORAL PROJECT SEMINAR

9 hours

ATA498 LIBRARY USE

No credit

ATA499 DOCTORAL PROJECT SUPERVISION
For S.T.D. and D.Min. (in-career) students who have previously
registered for the maximum number of credit hours allowed for the
doctoral project.

No credit

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CALENDAR 1974-75 ACADEMIC YEAR

Summer Language School July 8-Aug. 30, 1974

FALL QUARTER

Introductory Term Sept. 18-25

Classes Begin Sept. 26

Thanksgiving Vacation Nov. 28-Dec. 1

Reading Day Dec. 9

Exams Dec. 10-13

Christmas Vacation Dec. 14

WINTER QUARTER

Classes Begin Jan. 6, 1975

Reading Day Mar. 10

Exams Mar. 11-13

Spring Vacation Mar. 14-19

SPRING QUARTER

Classes Begin Mar. 20

Senior Exams May 22-23

Reading Period May 26

Exams May 27-30

Commencement May31-June1

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INDEX

Administration

3

Admission 6, 13,

16,

17

Admission to Candidacy

14,

27

Advanced Professional

Degrees

13

Atlanta Theological

Association

4

Biblical Area

20

Biblical Theology

28

Calendar

51

Christian Education

40

Church Administration

46

Church History

30

Clinical Pastoral Educatio

n

11

College Preparation

6

Communication

39,

45

Community Worship

10

Course Descriptions

20

Counseling

42

Cross-disciplinary

40

Curriculum Areas

5

Doctor of Ministry

(in-career)

16,

49

Doctor of Ministry

(in-course) 9,

20,

27,

30,

38,

47

Doctor of Sacred

Theology

17,

49

Doctrinal Studies

32

Ethical Studies

31,

36

Evangelism

45,

47

Faculty

3

First Professional Degrees

9

Flexibility in Placement

11

Grading System

7

Graduate Studies

13

Graduation Honors

8

Historical-Doctrinal Area 29

Historical Studies 30

Homiletics 40, 44

Independent Research 11

Independent Studies 28, 36, 46
Interdisciplinary

Courses 29, 37, 47

International Students 13
Introductory Term

Languages

22

Master of Divinity

(M.Div.) 9, 20, 26,

30, 38, 47

Master of Theology 13

Missions and Ecumenics 35

Near Eastern Archaeological

Seminar 12

New Testament 24

Old Testament 20, 22

Pastoral Area 37
Pastoral Care and

Counseling 39, 41, 50

Philosophical Studies 35

Preaching 40, 44

Purpose 4

Radio and Television 12

Schedule 6

S.T.D. 17, 49

Summer Language School 6

Supervised Ministry 48

Television and Radio 12

Theology 28, 33, 4146

Th.M. 13

Transfer 7

Worship

38, 43, 46

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DIRECTORY FOR CORRESPONDENCE

Address inquiries to the following at

Columbia Seminary, Decatur, Georgia 30031

Concerning general information about the Seminary, gifts

and bequests C. Benton Kline, Jr., President

Concerning admission

Lucille S. Hicks, Development Office

Concerning financial aid and student welfare

T. Erskine Clarke, Dean of Students

Concerning supervised ministry, student preaching and clinical
placement Jasper N. Keith, Jr., Director of Supervised Ministry

Concerning business matters and housing

F. Sidney Anderson, Treasurer

Concerning transcripts and academic records

Charles B. Cousar, Dean of Academic Affairs

Concerning graduate studies, continuing education and graduate
placement Jack B. McMichael, Dean of Ministry Development

Concerning alumni matters, church relations, campaigns and

publications Alvin S. Jepson, Director of Development

COLUMBIA CATALOG SERIES
five separate booklets

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

issued annually in November

2. Academic Information / Course Descriptions
issued annually in May

3. Introducing Columbia Theological Seminary

4. History / Memorials / Resources and Opportunities

5. Faculty / Pictures and Introductions
issued periodically

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