nil BHMffl HHHI M :: wBM flBHHHHsflKiBBll m BR8 Km mffl Mm U m mB RM BBS BSnstt ffiuiW EHH ^A'lmHBKBSBSHm 1 IIShBhIHhhH ill K138a IP nl il i HI RBu HHWH llllll'Mf i P H H HI R HH HE Hfl 9n ifflflnMiffBHffl Bn IH H MHMlnmllBnM HHBHSnSn Co w ^ Thadogical Seni^ **w< Ga. 30031 CATALOC, St Kits MAY I')", , \( \l)l Ml< l\K (RMATION ( ' >URSI Dl S< KIIMIONS UBWRYRAIE-PBMODIOIL 1 'Ohjmbio 6eminory Vontoqe WELCOME TO COLUMBIA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY 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. C. Benton Kline, Jr. President Columbia Theological Seminary, a seminary of the Presbyterian Church, U.S., owned and controlled by the Synods of Florida, Mid South and Southeast through a Board of Directors. It is an accredited member of the Association of Theological Schools. Columbb Theological 6eminary L VontQQ C COLUMBIA THEOLOGIAL SEMINARY DECATUR, GEORGIA 30031 Vol. 69, No. 4 / May, 1975 Eugene H. Tennis, Editor Published 7 times a year Jan., Feb., Apr., May, July, Oct., Nov. Second class postage paid at Decatur, Georgia 30030. ACADEMIC AND COURSE INFORMATION 1975-76 FACULTY BIBLICAL AREA PROFESSORS Charles B Cousar, Ludwig R. Dcwitz (on leave 1974-75), lames H. Gailey (chairman), Keith F. Nickle (beginning September 1975), J. Will Ormond, Ronald S Wallace VISITING INSTRUCTORS: Kenneth Morris (Summer 1974, Spring, Summer 1975), R. Eugene Randolph (Winter 1975), Arthur W. Wainwright (Fall 1974) HISTORICAL-DOCTRINAL AREA PROFESSORS: Shirley C. Guthrie, Jr. (chairman), C. Benton Kline, Ronald S. Wallace ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS: Frederick O. Bonkovsky (on leave Fall 1975), T. Erskine Clarke, Catherine Gunsalus Gonzalez (on leave Spring 1976) sTANT PROFESSOR: Eduard N. Loring (resigning June 1975) VISITING INSTRUCTORS: William M. Frierson (Fall 1974), Elias S. Hardge (Winter 1975), Joseph L. Roberts (Winter 1975) PASTORAL AREA PROFESSORS: Wade P. Huie, Jr. (on leave 1975-76), Thomas H. McDill, Jack B. Mc- Michael, Theron S. Nease, Hubert V. Taylor (on leave Winter, Spring 1975), Don M. Wardlaw ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS: Oscar J. Hussel (beginning September 1975), Jasper N. Keith VISITING INSTRUCTORS: Katherine Imogene Bennett (Spring 1975), Harry A. Fifield ter I975), Oscar J. Hussel (Fall 1974, Winter 1975 , Sara P. Little Winter 1975), John H. Patton (Winter 1975), Eleanor Joyce Rimes (Winter 1975) ADMINISTRATION PRESIDENl C. Benton Kline. |r DEAN OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS ( haries B. ( ousai DEAN Of MINISTRY DEVELOPMENT [ack B. McMichael DIRECTOR OF SUPERVISED MINISTRY Jasper N Keith, Jr. DIRECTOR. OF IN-CAREER D.MIN Wade P Huie. |r DEAN OF STUDENTS r Erskine Clarke LIBRARIAN ..Harold B Prince ASSOCIATE LIBRARIAN Glenn K. Wittig TREASURER f Sidney And( EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Eugene H lennis PURPOSE AND PROGRAMS OF STUDY Columbia Theological Seminary is an instrument of the Church, and its purpose and programs are formed in relation to the mission of the Church. Since the work of the Church is dependent in large degree upon its leaders, the seminary is a graduate professional school engaged in preparing men and women for Church leadership. As such it is an edu- cational 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 seminary seeks to facilitate 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 Theology, Doctor of Min- istry (in-career) and the Doctor of Sacred Theology. In addition, oppor- tunity 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 aca- demic and professional affiliations with Candler School of Theology, Erskine Theological Seminary, and Interdenominational Theological Center, and with the Georgia Association for Pastoral Care and the Urban Training Organization of Atlanta. The association develops and coordinates educational programs and resources of these member insti- tutions, which include approximately 800 students, 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 Uni- versity Center in Georgia.) Among significant and promising cooperative endeavors are, in addition to the Doctor of Sacred Theology and Doctor of Ministry (in-career) degree programs, cross registration, sharing of faculty, library and lectureship resources, interseminary courses, and ex- perimental programs in various academic disciplines and professional specializations. CURRICULUM rhe teaching program at Columbia is arranged in foui arc. is Biblical, historical-doctrinal, pastoral, and supervised ministry, studies in each of these areas are < ombined with interdis< iplinary studies jn the < urrit ulum tor the first professional degrees. While classroom instruction is basi< to these first degree programs, their goal is to equip students to continue their education independently. The resources of the library, the Strut ture 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 developing tools and skills to understand the ancient world, its language, history, and thought, and tools and skills to grasp the meaning of the Bible tor con- temporary people. Greek and Hebrew are required so that students can gain facility in handling the original Biblical languages and in under- standing the text in its native tongue. Courses in the area provide an opportunity for interpreting the text and for experience in articulating the 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 thinking, 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, pastor, teacher, and administrator. Since we do not fully know today the shape of the ministr\ of tomorrow, the concern of these studies is to train students to under- stand 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 theological understanding and deal with whatever issues they face during their ministry. SUPERVISED MINISTRY serves an integrative function for the curricu- lum at Columbia. Through its structure students are involved in the ac- tual practice of ministry under competent supervision. In experiential, relational, inductive learning experiences, the student explores within a peer group the forms, styles, contents, and concepts of ministry. Not only does the student put into practice what has been learned through stud- ies in the Biblical, historical-doctrinal, and pastoral areas, but these studies are integrated with the practice of ministry and the personhood of the student. Columbia's faculty recognizes that the method of teaching also makes a significant contribution to learning. Consequently, a variety of teach- ing 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 class- room, is widely used. Because small groups are a part of most courses, creative interchange between student and student and between student and professor is the mark of instruction at Columbia. Schedule Columbia operates on the quarter system. Each quarter consists of nine to ten weeks for classes and one week for examinations. The semi- nary functions on a full schedule during the fall, winter, and spring quarters, and offers during the summer an eight-week course in begin- ning Greek and a four-week program of advanced level courses. The curriculum for first professional degree students 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 Seminary M.Div. and D.Min. (in-course) requires a four-year degree from an accredited university or college of arts and sciences, or its equivalent. Students without four years of pre-seminary preparation are not eligible to earn degrees at the seminary and are not encouraged to apply for admission. When requested to do so by presbyteries of the Presbyterian Church in the United States, students without a university or college degree may be accepted for a special course of study. A major in one of the liberal arts fields is most helpful as prepara- tion for theological studies. Basic courses in philosophy, European and American history, psychology, sociology, and English grammar and lit- erature form the foundation for seminary studies. Students with inade- quate 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 Prot edure Students desiring admission to the basic degree programs 01 special programs should request an application foi admission from the di recto i of admissions. In addition to the completed application form, students should furnish the additional items indicated on thai form. Applicants who have taken the Graduate Record Exam or tests given by career and guidance centers should have test scores sent to the director of admis- sions. An interview with a member of the admissions committee follow ing submission of the application is encouraged and may be required. The normal deadline for applications for the basic degree is as fol- lows: for the fall quarter, July 1; for the winter quarter, November 1; tor the spring quarter, February 1; for the summer language school, May 15. Students admitted to the seminary will be provided a health form to be filled out by a physician and an application for seminary housing. Columbia Fellowships Qualified men and women who would like to explore the possibility of entering the ministry may apply for a Columbia Fellowship for study at Columbia Theological Seminary. These fellowships, which are valued up to $2,820, are for persons who have shown academic and leadership abilities and who want to examine the ministry as a possible career choice. The fellowships are for one year only. After their exploratory year recipients are free to continue studying at Columbia, to change to another institution, or to choose another career. To be eligible applicants must be a citizen of the United States or Canada. They must have received a bachelor's degree not more than three years prior to the application or have academic standing as a grad- uating senior. The fellowships will be awarded to persons having high academic achievement and leadership abilities. All recipients are required to enroll full-time for one academic year at Columbia Seminary. Five awards will be made for full room, board, tuition and fees with a maximum grant of $2,820. Application for a Columbia Fellowship is made through the Office of Development at Columbia Seminary. Selection is made by the Colum- bia Seminary faculty on the recommendation of the Selection Commit- tee. Applications must be received no later than March 15. Announce- ment of the awards will be made on April 15. Special and Unclassified Students Students meeting requirements for admission to the basic degree pro- gram but not wishing to work toward a degree may be admitted as special students to take courses tor credit. Iheir program of stuck must be approved by the dean of academic affairs. Unclassified students ma\ be admitted to take a course of particular interest for credit, if prerequisites for the course are satisfied Auditors Regular students, spouses of students, and other members of the community are invited to audit courses, with the permission of the in- structor and provided space is availiable in the course. Registration as an auditor must be made through the office of the dean of academic af- fairs at the regular time for registration. Transfer Students Students in good standing in other accredited seminaries may be admitted after transcripts have been evaluated and their applications approved by the admissions committee Ordinarily more than one year in residence is required for the M.Div. and more than two years in residence for the D.Min. (in-course). Introductory Term An orientation program is required of all entering students during the days preceding the regular opening of the seminary in the fall. It offers an opportunity for new students to get acquainted with one another and with student body leaders and members of the faculty. Tests are ad- ministered to help students identify and understand particular strengths and deficiencies of preparation for theological instruction. This program is without extra expense to the students, except for a charge for board and housing. Returning students are also required to participate in the introductory term. Second-year students are involved in an introduction to the urban community; third-year students participate in a management workshop. Grading At the close of each quarter grades are given according to the fol- lowing 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+ unsatsfactory, 0.5 quality points 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: H honors, for work of exceptionally distinguished quality S satisfactory, for work which represents sufficient mas- tery of the content of the course to merit recommen- dation for graduation U unsatisfactory, for work which represents insufficient mastery of the content of the course to merit recom- mendation for graduation For Th.M., S.T.D., and D Mm. (in i areer) students: A excellent, J quality points per hour B good, 2 quality points per hour C passing! 1 quality point per hour F failure, minus ] quality point per hour Any A or B component student who fails to make a C average any quarter except the first places himself/herself on probation for the next quarter mm\ 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 tor another quarter on probation. C, D, and E component students must have satisfactory or honors marks in all required courses, electives, and supervised ministry 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 elec- tive course relating to the area of deficiency. 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 dis- tinguished quality will be awarded the degree "with distinction". Reading Room ot the I Bu/ow Campbell Library 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 com- ponents leading to the Doctor of Ministry degree (in-course). The first two components of these degrees involve a common program. The academic courses and supervised ministry in these initial components are designed to assist the student in developing 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 leading to admission to degree can- didacy. The strength and areas of growth of the student are assessed so as to lead him or her, together with an appropriate committee, to de- termine 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 seminar on min- istry 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 addi- tion to academic work ,\n interdisciplinary seminar on ministry enabling the student to reflect on his or her period ot supervised ministr\ and to complete a written project ot substantial scope. The term components is used rather than \ nee the amount ot time a student takes to complete the component may be more o: than an academic year. The A and B components represent the initial common program tor the first professional degrees. The C component follows the professional assessment and represents the final stage lead- ing to the Master of Divinity degree. For students admitted to the Doctor of Ministry degree (in-course) at the time of the professional assessment, the D component designates the twelve-month period of supervised mimstr\ and the E component the final, on campus element. 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. The student must be admitted to degree candidacy at the end of the B component. To quality for candidacy the student must have satis- fied all the academic and supervised ministry requirements for t: and B components pend eight weeks in the Near East taking courses in Palestinian archae- ology and history. The program includes three weeks of actual digging at an ancient site m Palestine, students will be given academic credit provided they successfully complete the course program and submit the necessary transcript. For further details, contact Professor lames H. Gailey, Jr. 11 I* w ^ttik ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL DECREES Columbia otters three degree programs which lead to professional decrees. The emphasis of the programs is the practice ol ministry. I he academic expectations are ot the same level as programs emphasizing research, hut the purpose ot t In- programs is to prepare outstanding stu- dents tor ettechve service ,\nd leadership in the parish, in some related ministry, o\^ the mission neld, or In the development ot some new form of mmistr\ In addition to the resources of the faculty and library on Columbia's campus, graduate students are able to draw upon the resources ot the Atlanta area Ihe S. T. D. program mm\ 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 Theology, Emory University, the Inter- denominational Theological Center, and Columbia. Th.M. students may also include in their program studies at these other seminaries. The resources of the Atlanta community are also available to Col- umbia graduate students. Pastoral counseling programs in several set- tings 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. Numerous national and regional offices of denominational and interdenominational agencies are located in Atlanta. Other educational opportunities are available at Emory University, Georgia State University, and colleges in the area. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 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 expect- ed 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 ot 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 ot ministry development and the admissions committee of the faculty. Ap- plication is made through the Office of Ministry Development. 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 ap- proved language 1 tor one ot them. In addition, each applicant is expected resent evidence of achievement and competence as a student Rare- ly can a student be expected to do satisfactory graduate work it he 01 she has not maintained at least tl f* average in ( ollege and seminary work 1 I Admission to Candidacy Students seeking a Th.M. in Biblical, Historical-Doctrinal, or Pastoral Studies must be admitted to candidacy by vote of the faculty, proper application having been made in writing to the advanced studies com- mittee. The faculty meeting in November is the deadline for admission 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 admission to candidacy, and $25.00 at the beginning of the fall quarter each year thereafter until the degree is received. Failure to pay the continuation fee will constitute withdrawal from the program. Requirements for the Degree In order to quaiify 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 (cours- es numbered in the 500s or 600s) with grades that average not less than B. This academic work shall involve at least three aca- demic 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 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 supervis- ion have additional requirements as follows: Pastoral Counseling The first year of this program requires the successful completion of an intern year in one of the institutions accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education. By the end of the first year, if the student is adjudged sufficiently mature and competent by a multidisciplinary professional committee, he or she is admitted to the counseling practicum for counseling super- vision in the Georgia Association of Pastoral Counseling and Referral Service under the supervision of Professor Theron Nease and Chaplain Calvin Kropp. Most of the counseling supervision occurs in centers es- 14 tablished b> the Georgia Association foi Pastoral Care. Sufficient super vision of counseling, intake, etc., is provided to qualify the candidate tor membership in the American Association oi Pastoral Counselors, Inc. The second yeai of study the student begins a program of academic work which consists of K) houis at a B average. A research project pom pletes the requirements for the degree. Pastoral Supers i^ion This degree program has been developed tor those students seeking to become certified chaplain supervisors. An intern year must be SU< - cessfully completed in one of the affiliate institutions of the Association tor Clinical Pastoral Education. The total number of academic hours re- quired is thirty at a B average. In addition, a residency year must also be satisfactorily completed. The residency year may be elected in any institution accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc. Certification as acting C.P.E. supervisor by any region of the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education will complete the requirements for the degree. 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 Theo- logical Association. The program has been designed to continue the education of persons for their practice of ministry in the church and in related institutional settings. It provides an advanced, yet flexible, edu- cation for those whose vocation as servants of people 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 performance, and should have at least one year, preferably three, of professional experi- ence 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 minis try 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 pro- grams, will be determined by the ATA D.Min. Field Committee and Columbia Seminary after admission. Program of Study Although it may be spread over a period up to tour \e,us the pro uram of study requires participation in the equivalent oi N McMii had \n\ quarter f-5 hours 43 Interdisciplinary 1504 FROM TEXT TO SERMON Huie and Ormond A laboratory course using one particular book of the Bible where stu- dents work from particular texts to completed sermons 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 com- ponent of this seminar so as to provide the student an opportunity evaluate his/her theory in light of practice. Required of all C component students. Winter and Spring 8 hours 1521-522-523 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 exprience in such a way as to develop their own theory of ministry in the light of Biblical, historical, theological, personal, and social concerns. Requirements for course include the successful completion of a doctoral project. Fall, 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 ex- periences in ministry in institutional and urban settings under approved supervision. Both quarters are required of all A component students. Winter and Spring 4 hours SM210 SUPERVISED MINISTRY: PARISH This educational program is designed to provide experiential, relational, inductive learning in the practice of ministry in, to, with, and through the church under the supervision of an experienced Minister of the Word. Supervising pastors and teaching congregations are chosen on the basis of their commitment to participate in the professional educa- tion of the ministry as well as the opportunities for learning afforded by their setting and context for ministry. The student is expected to be involved in broad dimensions of ministry including preaching, program, administration, and pastoral care. Supervisors and placements are ap- proved by the Office of the Dean of Ministry Development and the First Professional Degree Committee. Summer 8 hours 44 5M211 SUPERVISED MINISTRY: HOSPITAL This course includes an intensive involvement in ministry to persons in a clinical setting together with seminars to reflect on the nature of that involvement. Supervision and placement are provided through a< i redited CPE Centers in the metropolitan Atlanta area. Fall. Winter, or Spring 4 hours 5M212 SUPERVISED MINISTRY: URBAN This course involves supervised work in an urban agency, with appro- priate reading and reflection seminars. Supervision and placements are arranged through the Urban Training Organization of Atlanta. Winter 4 hours 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.Win, (in-course) degree. The essential purpose of this internship is minister-formation under competent supervision. Supervisors and con- texts of learning are chosen on the basis of commitments to and op- portunities for a student's learning the work of ministry. An additional academic component is also required. It is further expected that the Biblical, historical-doctrinal, and pastoral concepts of ministry will be integrated with the practice of ministry engaged in during the internship. Twelve-month period 32 hours Elective Courses SM510 CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION Columbia Theological Seminary is a member of the Association for Clin- ical Pastoral Education. A student may participate in a unit of Basic CPE in those institutions accredited by ACPE. Placements are coordinated b\ the Director of Supervised Ministry. Any quarter, usually Summer 8 hours SM511-512-513-514 CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION INTERNSHIP Students may participate in units of Advanced CPE in institutions ac- credited by ACPE. Placements are coordinated by the Director of Super- vised Minist Twelve-month period 8 hours per quarter (non-c redit tor Th SM515 SUPERVISED URBAN CLINICAL Through the Urban Training Organization of Atlanta, students negotiate work placements and serve under both field supervisors and supervisors from the staff of UTOA. Learning contracts with UTOA are coordinated through the Direc tor of Supervised Ministry. quarter, usually Summer 8 hours -P-518-519 SUPERVISED URBAN INTERN YEAR An intern year negotiated with the Urban Training Organization of At- lanta may be coordinated through the Director of Supervised Ministry. etve-month period 12 hours 4^ 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 Interdenominational Theo- logical 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. 8 hours ATA462 THE DEVELOPMENT OF MODERN PASTORAL COUNSELING Modern history of pastoral counseling, its roots in theology, psycho- analysis, existential and humanistic psychology. 4 hours ATA485 COUNSELING PRACTICUM In each quarter the student engages in from two to four hours of coun- seling per week under supervision. Assigned readings and appropriate 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 regis- tered for the maximum number of credit hours allowed for the doctoral project. No credit 46 CALENDAR 1975-76 ACADEMIC YEAR Summer Language School July 7 -Aug. 29, I975 FALL QUARTER f a< ulty-Student Retreat Introductory Term & Registration Sept. 1 7-24 Classes Begin Sept 25 Registration for Winter Quarter Nov. 17 Thanksgiving Vacation Nov. 27-30 Reading Day Dec. 8 Exams Dec. 9-12 Christmas Vacation Begins Dec. 13 WINTER QUARTER Classes Begin Jan. 5, 1976 Registration tor Spring Quarter Feb. 23 Reading Day Mar. 8 Exams Mar. 9-11 Spring Vacation Begins Mar. 12 SPRING QUARTER Classes Begin Mar. 22 Good Friday Holiday Apr. 16 Registration for Summer Quarter May 17 Senior Exams May 27-28 Day May Exams June M Commencement June 47 INDEX Administration 1 Supervised Ministry 44 Admission 4, 5 Theology 29, 31, 39 Advanced Professional Worship 36, 41 Degrees 13 Curriculum Areas Archaeological Seminar 11 Biblical 3 Atlanta Theological Association 2 Historical-Doctrinal 3 Auditors 6 Pastoral 3 Calendar 47 Supervised Ministry 4 Clinical Pastoral Education 11 Doctor of Ministry College Preparation 4 (in-career) 15, 46 Components 9 Doctor of Ministry Course Descriptions 19-46 (in-course) 8, 9 Biblical Area 19 Doctor of Sacred Theology Christian Education 36, 38 (S.T.D.) 16, 46 Church Administration 43 Faculty 1 Church History 28 Fellowships 5 Communication 37, 42 First Professional Degrees 8 Doctrinal Studies 31 Flexibility of Placement 10 Elective Courses 20, 38 Grading System 6 Ethical Studies 29, 34 Graduation Honors 7 Evangelism 43 Independent Research 11 Historical-Doctrinal International Students 13 Area 28, 35 Introductory Term 6 Homiletics 36, 41 Master of Divinity Independent (M.Div.) 8, 9 Studies 28, 35, 43 Master of Theology Interdisciplinary (Th.M.) 13 Courses 28, 44 Professional Assessment 10 Languages 19, 21 Purpose 2 Mission and Ecumenics 34 Radio and Television 11 New Testament 26 Schedule 4 Old Testament 19 Special and Unclassified Pastoral Area 36 Students 5 Pastoral Care & Summer Greek Language Counseling 39, 46 School 4 Philosophical Studies 34 Supervised Ministry 4 Preaching 36, 41 Transfer Students 6 Psychology 39, 40 Worship Service 10 48 mmm DIRECT* >RY FOR ( ORRESPi MMDENK I Address inquiries to t ht* following at c olumbia Seminar) Decatur, Georgia, W031 erning general information about the Seminary, guts and bequests ( Benton Kline Jr President Com erning Admission Eugene h rennis, Executive Directoi of Development Concerning scholarships