COLUMBIA COLUMBIA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Box 520 Decatur, Georgia 30031 www.CTSnet.edu Nonprofit Organization U.S. postage paid at Decatur, Georgia 30031-0520 Columbia Theological Seminary is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (10 Summit Park Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15275) and the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033) to award Master of Divinity, Master of Arts, Master of Theology, Doctor of Ministry, and Doctor of Theology degrees. The regulations, requirements, and general information included in this catalog are official for the 2003-2004 academic year but subject to revision at any time. Printed February 2003 Contents Welcome 1 Statement of Mission 2 History of the Seminary 4 Degree Programs and Admissions 5 Master of Divinity 5 Master of Arts in Theological Studies 12 Master of Theology 15 Doctor of Ministry 17 Doctor of Theology 22 Application Information for International Students 24 Non-Degree Enrollment and Auditors 25 Housing and Financial Information 29 Housing 29 Hospitalization Insurance 30 Financial Aid 30 Scholarships 32 Tuition and Fees 33 Refund Policies 35 Resources and Related Academic Programs 39 John Bulow Campbell Library 39 Columbia Bookstore 40 Related Academic Programs 40 Programs in Other Locations 41 Columbia in Service to the Church and Its Ministry 43 Continuing Education 43 Lay Institute of Faith and Life 43 Faith and the City 44 Center for New Church Development 44 International Theological Education 45 Campbell Scholars 45 Evangelism Emphasis 46 Christian Spirituality Emphasis and Certificate 46 Columbia Colloquium 47 Smyth Lectures 47 Community Life 49 Yearly Schedule 49 Orientation 49 Community Worship and Convocations 49 Student Organizations and Activities 50 Placement 51 Awards and Prizes 52 Graduate Fellowships 54 Prizes, Awards, and Fellowships for 2002 55 Curriculum and Courses 57 Biblical Area Courses 59 Historical-Doctrinal Area Courses 64 Practical Theology Area Courses 70 Interdisciplinary Courses 78 Supervised Ministry Courses 80 Atlanta Theological Association Courses 83 Academic Notes and Policies 87 Faculty 93 Staff 106 Support of Columbia Seminary 109 Board of Trustees ill Students 113 Calendar 153 Index 154 Wb, % ;..'' Welcome "...and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to (walk humbly with your God?" (Micah 6: 8, t ^ NRSV) What does the Lord want from us? This is the question that brings many to Columbia. /- ^ p V.... Students come here from many different <_ _m*"i fJf places and walks of life. They come with a ^ ^^ variety of experiences and backgrounds. Stu- dents are met by a faculty who bring their own diversity of interests, each one vitally con- nected to the church, seeking as a group to engage, inform, and encourage students in and out of the classroom. Together, faculty and stu- dents explore the ways God is calling each of us, and the ways in which we will respond to a world that needs pastors and leaders who will do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with our God. As they study here, students are challenged by the requirements of God's justice as boundaries are pushed. As they learn within this intentional seminary commu- nity, students have the opportunity to practice the loving kindness God requires of us. As they interact with our outstanding faculty and with their remarkable peers, students learn to walk humbly with our God, aware that we are all carried only by God's grace into the mystery of Christ's reign among us. As a community engaged with the question of what God requires of us, we seek to prepare pastors and leaders who will then engage the particular communities to which they are called scripturally, theologically, prophetically, and pastorally. We seek to embody a model of shared leadership that will empower ministry within and beyond a local congregation. We seek to embrace and be informed by the global context of the church and the world. Within this catalog, I hope you will discover the real people who are teachers and learners, workers and leaders at Columbia Theological Seminary. I also hope you will identify the theological resources we provide for the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the ecumenical church, for men and women in ordained and lay ministries, for those with a variety of theological concerns. We invite you to our campus to meet this com- munity of theological inquiry where leaders are formed for the ministry of Jesus Christ. I personally invite you to join us as we continue to discern the ways in which all of us are called to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with our God. Laura S. Mendenhall President Statement of Mission Columbia Theological Seminary is an educational institution of the Presbyterian Church (USA), and a community of theological inquiry and formation for. ministry in the service of the Church of Jesus Christ. At Columbia, people of faith seek to witness to God's creative power, redemptive action, transforming justice, and reconciling love, in a pluralistic society and interdependent world. We understand Christian faith to include worship of God, faithfulness to Jesus Christ, cultivation of the mind, disciplines of the Christian life, ministries of proclamation, nurture, compassion, and justice, expression of faith through the arts, and participation in the life of the Church. Our special mission in the service of the Church, and especially the Presbyterian Church (USA), is to educate women and men for leadership in ordained and lay ministries; to offer first degree, graduate degree, and continuing education programs; and to provide theological resources for the denomination, for the ecumenical church, and for persons with a variety of theological concerns. Because we are an education institution, our calling is to prepare persons to lead congregations in worship, witness, mission, and service; to pursue learning that joins mind and heart; to develop personal and professional skills for leadership in the church; to learn from the worldwide Church, from education, the arts, politics, economics, and science, and from those outside the centers of power and influence; to consider critically from the perspective of the Christian faith, ideological, technical, and scientific assumptions - including our own - about the human situation. Because we are a confessional community of the Church, we live under the authority of Jesus Christ as witnessed to in the scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, in the Church throughout the ages, and in the Reformed tradition and its confessions; affirm the worship of God as a vital and central feature of our life together and celebrate the goodness of God in all creation; believe in Christ's lordship over the whole world; articulate an evangelical understanding of life rooted in the rule of God's justice and love; listen with openness to voices of hopelessness and hope around and within us; acknowledge our own brokenness and need for redemption; commit ourselves to diversity and inclusivity, to ecumenicity, and to discerning the ongoing manifestations of God's presence in human affairs; nurture a personal and corporate faith which takes responsibility for our choices amid the political realities, the social institutions, and the global context in which we live. In carrying out our mission, we seek to be faithful to the gospel, and to become a living expression of the Body of Christ in the world. A Brief History of the Seminary From the time of its founding in Lexington, Georgia, in 1828, Columbia Theologi- cal Seminary has been committed to training persons for leadership in the church of Jesus Christ. Throughout its history, Columbia has nurtured, and has been nurtured by, the Presbyterian Church in the South; this connection continues to be a cherished tradition. While Columbia now enjoys an outstanding national and international reputation, it also faithfully upholds its historic covenants with the Synods of Living Waters and South Atlantic. In 1830, Columbia, South Carolina became the first permanent location of the seminary. The school became popularly known as Columbia Theological Seminary, and the name was formally accepted in 1925. The decade of the 1920's saw a shift in population throughout the Southeast. At- lanta was becoming a commercial and industrial center and growing rapidly in its cultural and educational opportunities. Between 1925 and 1930, President Richard T. Gillespie provided leadership that led to the development of the present facilities on a fifty-seven-acre tract in Decatur, Georgia. Because the early years in Decatur were difficult, the future of the institution be- came uncertain. Columbia, however, experienced substantial growth under the lead- ership of Dr. J. McDowell Richards, who was elected president in 1932 and led the seminary for almost four decades. Following Dr. Richards' retirement in 1971, Dr. C. Benton Kline served five years as Columbia's president. In January 1976, Dr. J. Davison Philips assumed the presi- dency; he retired eleven years later. Dr. Douglas W. Oldenburg became the seminary's seventh president in January 1987. In August 2000, Dr. Laura S. Mendenhall began her service as Columbia's eighth president. Degree Programs and Admissions Degree Programs Columbia's seal carries the motto, 7ioiuvac; ml bidaoKdXovq, the Greek words for pastors and teachers. These words are taken from the letter to the Ephesians: "The gifts he gave were that some would be apostles, some prophets, some evange- lists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ" (Ephesians 4:11-12 NRSV). Since its inception, Co- lumbia has seen its role as training persons for leadership in the church by offering courses of study leading to both basic and advanced degrees. The Master of Divinity (M.Div.) is the first professional degree in theological education. The Master of Arts in Theological Studies (M. A.T.S.), a basic theological degree, is academic rather than professional in orientation. Advanced degrees include the Master of Theology (Th.M.), the Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.), and the Doctor of Theology in Pastoral Care and Counseling (Th.D.). Women and men from all denominations are eligible to apply for any of these degrees. Master of Divinity Introduction The Master of Divinity degree is offered as a basic theological degree for those who seek to serve as the pastors, prophets, evangelists, teachers, and other leaders of the church of Jesus Christ. The curriculum offered to M.Div. students emerges from the seminary's identity as a community of memory and hope. The seminary finds its identity as part of the people of God stretching back thousands of years. It thus aims to lead students to a fresh critical appropriation of the Christian tradition for themselves and for the sake of the church they serve. The seminary is also a community that finds its identity in hope, in the promises of God, in the world that God will bring about, and in the opportunities still ahead for the work of the church in the Missio Dei. Consequently, the curriculum also aims to nurture students' hope and engage their imaginations for mission in a church and world in crisis. The Christian ministry needs persons who are possessed with a deep, informed, and personal faith and who are equipped with skills and imagination to lead the people of God in acts of compassion, proclamation, praise, confession, celebration, justice, reconciliation, and healing. Teaching and learning at Columbia exist for the purpose of equipping and forming the people who equip the saints to engage in the work of ministry. Length of Program The M.Div. curriculum is designed so that a full-time student can complete the requirements for the degree in three years. A student's program may be lengthened by a variety of factors, such as participation in internships or taking a reduced load in any given semester. All students must complete their work within six years from the date of matriculation. The Common Core Students in the M.Div. program take twenty-two prescribed course units of the total thirty-one units required to complete the degree. The required elements of the curriculum, called the common core, form the basis for a shared vocabulary and set of experiences for all students as they progress through the programs and into their ministries. These elements include foundational courses in the content and interpre- tation of the Bible, biblical languages, church history, theology and ethics, and the practices of the church and its ministry. One task of the curriculum is to help stu- dents integrate the knowledge they learn in seminary with their own lives in the Christian faith and their understanding of the church as the community of faith. The curriculum addresses this task by incorporating integrative seminars and experien- tial learning into the common core and electives; it seeks to put to good use the rich resources of learning environments such as the congregation and the hospital beyond the traditional academy. In their first fall semester at Columbia, new students take "Baptism and Evangeli- cal Calling," an integrative seminar that poses the questions, "What does it mean to be a Christian?" and "How is one incorporated into the church, the body of Christ?" In the spring semester, students in "The Eucharist and the Church's Mission" exam- ine the nature of the church and its practices and participate in field experiences in actual congregations. In these seminars, students, guided by faculty from a variety of disciplines, look at their own identities, experiences, and traditions, and those of others, through a range of perspectives. Students reflect on the experience of the people of God in diverse settings as they complete the required units of Alternative Context, Supervised Ministry, and pastoral care. Students who are studying for ordi- nation take a required course in polity that addresses the denominational context in which they intend to minister. Integrative Seminars Integrative seminars are offered both as required and elective course units in the curriculum. Called integrative because they are structured to bridge disciplines and gaps between theory and practice, the seminars take three basic forms. Some inte- grative seminars approach a single subject, such as sexuality or suffering, from a variety of perspectives biblical, ethical, pastoral with the aim of understanding the subject from a more fully informed theological viewpoint. Other integrative semi- nars take on a specific task that requires students and faculty to bridge disciplines to answer the task. One such task might be to produce a supplemental worship re- source for a multicultural congregation; to complete this task, seminar members would need to draw on all aspects of theological and ministerial education. Finally, some integrative seminars are organized around the principle of learning in which a group does specific acts of ministry and then engages in disciplined reflection on the prac- tices. For example, a group of students and professors might engage in church-based work with mentally ill persons, meet to read, compare their experiences, support and challenge one another, and reflect theologically on their findings. The Elective System The elective portion of the M.Div. curriculum is important, for it is here that per- sons preparing for the ministry take responsibility for their vocations as practical theologians. The elective elements of the curriculum allow students to prepare for specialized vocations, to adapt the Columbia education to the needs of service in a particular denomination, to follow interests created by prior coursework or life ex- perience, and to work through the meaning of the Christian faith in specific contexts. Columbia takes the interests and experiences of its students, and the diversity of ministries in which they will serve, seriously by making room for a large number of electives in its curriculum. Students are required to take nine elective units com- posed of courses and integrative seminars. In the elective courses and integrative seminars, students must carefully exercise choice in order to prepare for a lifetime of ministry. A holistic ministry requires min- isters of personal integrity and faith, who are well equipped in a variety of disci- plines, approaches, and skills, and who relate them to social and church contexts. Different electives make different contributions to the formation of students as ministers. In addition to a title, each of the elective units in the curriculum carries designations that signify the dominant pedagogical objectives met by the course. These objectives and their respective designations are as follows: Knowledge of Tradition {K} Electives with this designation aim to increase students' knowledge of the Chris- tian tradition and its significant conversation partners by means of their texts, patterns of thought, and /or practices. Experiencing God's People in Context {C} Electives with this designation place students in a community of God's people so that they may study how that community celebrates and lives its faith. Spiritual Formation {SF} Electives with this designation provide a context within which students may grow in Christian faith, discipline, and leadership to equip others in ecclesial piety. Clarifying Personal Beliefs {CB} Electives with this designation enable students to examine, articulate, and pro- fess their faith. Theological Reflection {T} Electives with this designation equip students to interpret contemporary life in light of the gospel. Missional Leadership {ML} Electives with this designation prepare students to guide Christian communities in worship, ministry, and mission and develop students' ability to reflect criti- cally on their work. Those who are equipped for Christian leadership must possess ethical and reli- gious integrity and the intellectual skills for critical and constructive leadership in both the church and social contexts. The pedagogical objectives and their designa- tions serve to guide students in the process of seeking balance in their preparation to be leaders in the church. In the total of their elective units (seminars, courses, and practicums), students should include selections from each of the six pedagogical objectives for ministry. Because many course offerings meet multiple objectives, stu- dents should note that this requirement does not impose unrealistic limits on their choice of electives. Advising In theological education, students find that it is important to integrate their stud- ies and experiences in their own lives. Faculty members aid this process of integra- tion and formation by serving as advisers, assisting students in their course selections each semester. As a result of conversation with their advisers, students make course selections that take into account areas of past experience, identified weaknesses, and the assessments of teachers and ministry supervisors. Early in the first year of stud- ies, students undergo an individual supervised ministry assessment with the Direc- tor of Supervised Ministry. The director makes a joint recommendation to the student and adviser about the student's contextual learning about ministry. The Calendar and Unit System Academic work for the M.Div. is offered in two long semesters in the fall and spring. The calendar also includes a January intensive term and a summer term de- signed for Greek language school and supervised ministry experiences. Each long semester consists of six weeks of classes, a midterm reading /exam week, another six weeks of classes, and a final reading /exam week. The reading /exam weeks enable students to complete the work for half-term courses and to finish reading assign- ments for courses that continue through the semester. Courses, practicums, and seminars that meet all semester for three hours a week are assigned one unit of credit. Those meeting for three hours a week for half the term are given one half unit of credit. The half-term courses allow students to take more subjects in a given term without increasing the number of classes they will carry simultaneously. Because of the time commitment involved, Greek School and Supervised Ministry 210 each earn two units of credit. Students may take up to a maximum of four units in any long semester. Visual Representation of the Curriculum The representation below is a calendar of courses for students who are able to complete the M.Div. in three years. Specific course prerequisites are listed with the course descriptions. Students are required to take twenty-two required course units and nine elective course units. The elective designations in the representation indi- cate times when electives may be taken. Year Summer Fall January Spring Essentials of Greek Old Testament Survey Elective New Testament Survey (2 units) New Testament Exegesis Worship and Preaching One Baptism and Evangelical Calling Elective Scripture Reading Practicum The Eucharist and the Church's Mission Church History Supervised Ministry: Essentials of Hebrew Alternative Old Testament Congregation Christian Theology I Context Exegesis Two (2 units) Pastoral Care or Elective Elective Christian Theology II Polity Pastoral Care or Elective Optional: Clinical Christian Education Elective American Religion and Pastoral Education Ethics Cultural History (1/2 unit) Three (2 units) Final Things World Christianity (1/2 unit) or Advanced Elective Final Things or Elective Supervised Ethics or Elective Ministry Christian Education or Elective NOTE: Taking courses out of sequence will delay the year in which you will graduate. Mid-course Assessment A student's admission to candidacy for the degree emerges from the Mid-course Assessment and must be approved by the faculty. The Mid-course Assessment is a major review of the student's potential for ministry that occurs after the student has completed most of the common core coursework and the supervised ministry expe- rience. This assessment is usually scheduled in the spring term of the second year for full-time students. Students receive detailed guidelines for the assessment process well in advance, including criteria, data to be considered, composition of the assess- ment committee, intent of the interview, and possible recommendations to the fac- ulty that might ensue. All M.Div. degree students must meet the Mid-course Assessment requirement. In order to be eligible for an assessment, students seeking ordination are required to have an established working relationship with the appropriate ecclesiastical body. At the Mid-course Assessment, questions of personal and professional growth and other issues are addressed; any recommendations or stipulations that arise from the assessment are reviewed by the faculty before they award the M.Div. degree. Requirements for the Master of Divinity Degree To be eligible for graduation with the Master of Divinity degree, students are required to: 1. have on file with the seminary a complete and official transcript of credits show- ing graduation with a bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, from an accredited university or college of liberal arts and sciences; a completed health form; stan- dardized test results; 2. be tested for and achieve competency in English writing and speech; test fees, where applicable, are the responsibility of the student; 3. be admitted to degree candidacy through the successful completion of the Mid- course Assessment; 4. satisfactorily complete all the requirements of the degree with a total of thirty- one units within six years of the date of matriculation, sixteen of which must be completed at Columbia (excluding cross-registration courses); 5. maintain a minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.30; 6. pass an approved Bible Content Exam; 7. lead community worship at least once during the senior year; 8. be in residence for four long semesters; 9. demonstrate to the faculty that they have sustained a sound moral and religious character in seminary life and give promise of useful service in the ministry or other church vocations; and 10. pay all bills to the seminary and give assurance that all open accounts in the com- munity and elsewhere have been satisfied. Students with education loans must agree to make prompt and regular payments. Certified Minister of Christian Education Students in the M.Div. program can take courses that will lead to certification as a minister of Christian education. Students interested in this specialty should see the Dean of the Faculty. The Master of Divinity Degree and Graduate Study for Teaching Students who are committed to the ministry of teaching at the college or graduate level may find the M.Div. program suitable to their preparation for that ministry. Students considering further graduate study are encouraged to explore with the Dean of the Faculty the ways in which their programs can meet the dual demands of edu- cation for service in the church and academy. Further Theological Study Beyond the Basic Degree Although the Master of Divinity program does not equip students with every- thing they will need to know for effective and faithful ministry, students are equipped with initial, essential tools to enable them to begin the practice of ministry. Because the search for faithful answers to the challenges of the Christian life today requires an ethic of learning for the faith, many graduates return to this and other places of group learning for regular additional study Further knowledge, additional insight into the life of faith, and strengthened practice for faithful leadership result when graduates engage in regular, disciplined theological study at various stages in their ministries. 10 Admission to the Master of Divinity Program Persons seeking admission to the Master of Divinity program may obtain an ap- plication from the Office of Admissions. To be considered for admission, prospective students are required to: 1. have completed a baccalaureate degree, or its equivalent, at a university or college accredited by one of the six regional accreditation agencies; applicants with degrees from educational institutions not accredited by one of the six agencies must furnish test scores from the Graduate Record Examinations Gen- eral Test with their applications. Applicants without a bachelor's degree are not eligible to enter the M.Div. program at the seminary except by special ac- tion of the faculty. When requested to do so by presbyteries of the Presbyterian Church (USA) or other denominations, Columbia may accept applicants with- out a university or college degree for a special course of study; 2. furnish a) a completed application form, b) supplemental forms, c) transcripts, d) references on forms produced by Columbia, and e) a letter of endorsement from one's home church; test scores from the Graduate Record Examinations General Test are not required but may be requested in some circumstances; 3. complete an interview with a member of the Admissions Committee; this in- terview is best done on campus. Students in good standing in other accredited seminaries may be admitted after transcripts have been evaluated and their applications approved by the Admissions Committee. Such students must secure a letter from their academic dean indicating that they are students in good standing. Students in the M.Div. degree program may receive no more than fifteen units credit for work completed at another Association of Theological Schools (ATS) accredited seminary completed within the past five years. Transfer credit will only be given for courses passed with a grade of B or higher. A student who has completed a Master of Arts degree from an ATS accred- ited seminary may transfer in up to half of the MA degree toward the M.Div degree. The determination of whether or not courses taken at other institutions may receive credit is made by the Academic Affairs Office, which also determines whether the credits will fulfill either required or elective units. All petitions for transfer credit and advanced standing must be made by the end of the first full year. Ordinarily, no correspondence courses will be considered for transfer credit. All U.S. applicants (citizens or with permanent resident visas) for whom English is a second language must pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) before admission and enrollment for credit can be attained. Those seeking admis- sion must score at least 220 (computer format) or 557 (written format). Applicants who score close to this level may take courses for credit for one semester but must retake the exam and attain the required score before further work may be under- taken. International students (persons who are not U.S. citizens or permanent resi- dents) are ordinarily accepted only for graduate work beyond the M.Div. level. Students admitted to Columbia will be given an application for seminary hous- ing and a health form to be filled out by a physician. 11 Students who enroll in the M.Div. program are encouraged to have a reading knowledge of Greek prior to matriculation or to begin their studies with the Summer Greek School. Master of Arts in Theological Studies The Master of Arts in Theological Studies (M.A.T.S.) is a two-year flexible degree program that provides theological studies for persons who are exploring career op- tions, preparing for doctoral studies, church leadership positions, or specialized forms of lay ministry The M.A.T.S. program is also for those persons who are investigating the relationships between a profession and theological issues of faith and the mod- ern world. While this program is not designed to prepare persons for the practice of ordained ministry, it may be useful for those ministers who serve in traditions that do not require a degree in divinity for ordination, but who nevertheless wish to de- velop their formal knowledge of theology Components of the Program Students must earn a total of sixteen units with a 2.30 GPA, including a one-unit research /constructive Independent Study in the major. In the first year of studies, students must enroll in the M.A.T.S. Seminar, take at least one basic course in three of the five fields of specialization, take an additional course in two of the five fields, and take a minimum of five courses in the chosen field of specialization and three courses in a cognate field. Other course requirements may be established by the area in which the specialization falls. No more than three Practical Theology Area courses may be counted as electives in the degree program. Students who do not earn a minimum grade point average of 2.30 upon comple- tion of five units will be placed on academic probation. Those students who do not attain the minimum cumulative GPA of 2.30 after eight units will be dropped from the program. At least three of the five basic courses must be completed within the first eight units. After a M.A.T.S. student has earned eight units with a minimum 2.30 GPA, he or she consults with the Director of the M.A.T.S. Program and selects one of the follow- ing five fields of specialization: (1) Old Testament, (2) New Testament, (3) Theology, (4) Church History, or (5) Ethics. The director assigns to the student a faculty adviser from the area of specialization. The adviser consults with the student in the selection of courses and the required Independent Study in the specialization. Students who choose the Old Testament or New Testament specialization must be proficient in Hebrew or Greek. Students must successfully complete the one-unit independent study in the field of specialization. Ordinarily, the adviser is the faculty member with whom this inde- pendent study is done. The independent study requires a major research paper and provides students with the opportunity to explore in depth a critical issue in the field and to bring analytical and constructive skills to bear on the issue. After the adviser has read the paper, the student and the adviser meet to discuss it. 12 Requirements for the Master of Arts in Theological Studies Degree To be eligible for graduation with the M.A.T.S. degree, students are required to: 1. have on file with the seminary a complete and official transcript of credits show- ing graduation with a bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, from an accredited university or college of liberal arts and sciences; a completed health form; and standardized test results; 2. be tested for and achieve competency in English writing skills; 3. satisfactorily complete all the requirements of the degree (including those listed in Components of the Program); 4. complete all work within five years from the date of matriculation; 5. demonstrate to the faculty that they have sustained a sound moral and religious character in seminary life and give promise of useful service in the ministry or other church vocations; 6. pay all bills to the seminary and give assurance that all open accounts in the com- munity and elsewhere have been satisfied. Students with education loans must agree to make prompt and regular payments. Details of the program are available from the director of the Master of Arts in Theological Studies Program. M.A.T.S. with Certification in Christian Education Students in the M.A.T.S. program can take courses that will lead to certification in Christian education. Students interested in this specialty should see the Dean of the Faculty. Admission to the Master of Arts in Theological Studies Program Persons seeking admission to the Master of Arts in Theological Studies program may obtain an application from the Office of Admissions. To be considered for ad- mission, prospective students are required to: 1. have completed a four-year baccalaureate degree, or its equivalent, at an accred- ited university or college of arts and sciences; 2. furnish a) a completed application form, b) supplemental forms, c) transcripts, and d) references on forms provided by Columbia; test scores from the Graduate Record Examinations General Test are not required but may be requested in some circumstances; 3. complete an interview with a member of the Admissions Committee. This inter- view is best done on campus. A student may transfer no more than five units in the five fields of the program from institutions outside the Atlanta Theological Association or from work completed prior to admission to the program. No transfer credit may be obtained for work done more than thirty-six months before admission. Occasional Students subsequently 13 admitted to the program may receive up to two units of credit for previous work taken in the past thirty-six months. The determination of whether or not courses taken at other institutions may receive credit is made by the Academic Affairs Office, which also determines whether the credits will fulfill either required or elective units. All petitions for transfer credit and advanced standing must be made the end of the first full year. Ordinarily, no correspondence courses will be considered for transfer credit. All U.S. students (citizens or with permanent resident visas) for whom English is a second language must pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) before admission and enrollment for credit can be attained. Those seeking admis- sion must score at least 220 (computer format) or 557 (written format). Students who score close to this level may take courses for credit for one semester but must retake the exam and attain the score level before further work may be undertaken. Visiting Columbia Those who are interested in applying for admission to a basic degree program are strongly encouraged to visit the seminary before or during the application process. Prospective students and their spouses may arrange visits that include a tour of the campus, appointments with admissions and financial aid staff, conversations with faculty and students, and class observation. Housing and meals at the seminary are provided during the visit. Arrangements for visiting can be made through the Ad- missions Office by calling 1-888-699-8765. Conferences for Prospective Students Each spring and fall Columbia sponsors a conference on ministry. During these conferences, women and men from any denomination who are exploring their call to ministry are invited to attend classes; meet in faculty homes; talk with students, staff, and faculty; and worship with the seminary community. The conferences are de- signed to provide a retreat atmosphere in which participants can reflect upon ques- tions of call and vocation in addition to gathering specific information about the seminary. All persons who are considering the possibility of a church vocation, whether college students or those currently engaged in other careers, are invited to participate in the conference of their choice. The dates for this year's conferences are November 7-9, 2003 and February 27-29, 2004. For further information, contact the Admissions Office. Advanced Degrees Introduction Columbia offers three programs leading to an advanced degree. They include the Master of Theology; Doctor of Ministry; and Doctor of Theology in Pastoral Coun- seling. Each of these advanced degrees builds on the work completed in the M.Div. degree. In addition to the resources of the faculty and library on Columbia's campus, advanced degree students are expected to draw upon the resources of the Atlanta area. The Th.D. and D.Min. programs are administered by the Graduate Professional Studies Committee of the Atlanta Theological Association (A.T.A.), which coordi- 14 nates and augments the resources of Columbia, Candler School of Theology of Emory University, the Interdenominational Theological Center, Erskine Theological Semi- nary in Due West, South Carolina, and Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary in Columbia, South Carolina. Th.M. degree students may also include in their program studies at these seminaries. Resources within the Atlanta community are also available to Columbia's advanced degree students. Accredited programs of clinical pastoral education and pastoral counseling are available in many settings. The Urban Training Organization of At- lanta provides resources in the area of urban problems and urban ministries. Nu- merous 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 area colleges. Master of Theology The Master of Theology (Th.M.) degree program is designed for persons with an M.Div. degree who seek advanced study or specialization in an area of ministry. It is particularly designed for persons in pastoral ministry or persons preparing to teach or seek a Ph.D. degree. Concentration Th.M. students concentrate in one of the following areas: biblical studies, histori- cal-doctrinal studies, or practical theology studies. Students must take at least twelve course credits in the area of concentration. Within that area they must take at least nine credits, in addition to the six credits for the thesis or research courses, in a cho- sen field (e.g., Old Testament or theology or evangelism). At least six course credits must be earned outside the area of concentration. While students ordinarily earn course credit in 600 or 700 level courses, up to three credits of lower level course work may be counted if students receive prior approval from the thesis committee (if appointed) or the Director of Advanced Stud- ies and the Dean of the Faculty. Components of the Program As a part of their program of study, Th.M. students select and complete either the thesis option or the course option. The thesis option consists of an acceptable thesis, which constitutes six additional credits, and an oral examination given after the thesis has been completed. Students who select the thesis option must submit to the Advanced Degrees Committee for approval a written statement of the topic and proposal for research, together with the names of the faculty members serving on the thesis committee. This statement must be submitted no later than the November meeting of the Advanced Degrees Committee in the academic year in which the student anticipates graduation. The topic and proposal must have been previously approved by the student's thesis com- mittee. February 1 is the deadline for provisional approval of the thesis by the project committee; March 1 is the deadline for final completion of the project. 15 The course option consists of two courses (three credits each) that require a major research paper. A grade of at least 3.00 must be earned in each course. A student who selects the course option must file a Th.M. Research Course Option Form with the Registrar by November 1 of the academic year in which the student anticipates gradu- ation. Requirements for the Master of Theology Degree To be eligible for graduation with the Th.M. degree, students are required to: 1. have on file with the seminary a complete and official transcript of credits show- ing graduation with the M.Div. degree, or its equivalent, from an accredited insti- tution; a completed health form; standardized test results; 2. complete twenty-four semester credits of academic work at the advanced level (courses numbered in the 600's) with grades that average not less than 3.00; this academic work must involve at least fifteen hours taken through regular residen- tial courses at Columbia; 3. select and complete either the thesis option or the course option and all of its requirements (including those listed in Components of the Program); 4. complete all requirements of the program within five years from the time of ma- triculation; 5. demonstrate to the faculty that they have sustained a sound moral and religious character in seminary life and give promise of useful service in the ministry or other church vocations; 6. pay all bills to the seminary and give assurance that all open accounts in the com- munity and elsewhere have been satisfied. Students with education loans must agree to make prompt and regular payments. Students enrolled in the Master of Theology degree program will be assessed an administrative fee of fifty dollars for each half of the year in which they do not regis- ter for credit hours through course work or thesis research. Admission to the Master of Theology Program Persons seeking admission to the Master of Theology program may obtain an application from the Office of Advanced Studies. To be considered for admission, prospective students are required to: 1. have completed the M.Div. degree, or its academic equivalent, at an accredited seminary or divinity school. In certain cases a Master of Arts or a Master of Theo- logical Studies degree in the appropriate area may be accepted as a substitute, but additional preparatory work may be required: ordinarily, a B average in an applicant's college and seminary program is considered a minimum standard for admission; 2. transcripts of all work completed after high school, sent directly from the appro- priate institutions; 16 3. have a knowledge of both the Hebrew and Greek languages; applicants whose M.Div. programs did not require these may substitute an approved language for one of the biblical languages. 4. submit three letters of recommendation (on forms provided by Columbia): one academic reference from a seminary or other graduate school professor and two character references from persons who are familiar with the applicant's ministry; 5. file the application for the Th.M. degree by May 1 for the following academic year; applications received after May 1 will be considered if space is available; applications from International students must be filed by February 1 for the fol- lowing academic year; 6. indicate to the Director by March 15 whether or not they will accept admission, if they have received notice of admission prior to February 15; applicants who re- ceive notification after February 15 must indicate their decision within thirty days; and 7. begin their course of study only in the fall semester. All U.S. students (citizens or with permanent resident visas) for whom English is a second language must pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) before admission and enrollment for credit can be attained. Those seeking admis- sion must score at least 220 (computer format) or 557 (written format). Students who score close to this level may take courses for credit for one semester but must retake the exam and attain the required score before additional work may be undertaken. International students applying to the Th.M. program must follow the guidelines given under Application Information for International Students. Doctor of Ministry Aims of the Program The Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) degree program is designed for persons now engaged in ministry in the North American or Caribbean settings, who have com- pleted basic theological studies (usually the Master of Divinity degree), and at least three years of full-time service in the practice of ministry after their M.Div. studies. Qualified students from other countries may, in certain instances, be admitted. The program provides a course of graduate study for ministers of the people of God in the church of Jesus Christ. It requires disciplined reflection upon, and per- haps further specialization within ministry. The program focuses on the critical en- gagement between the biblical, historical, theological, and pastoral disciplines of ministry. By helping people integrate ministerial theory and practice with basic faith commitments, the program strengthens ministers to exercise a teaching role in the church and to increase their competency and faithfulness in practice. Because the program seeks to help students strengthen ministry in community, the program is largely generalist in character, involving questions of personal minis- terial identity and of the nature of the church and its mission in a postmodern world. A doctoral project requires students to focus this integrated approach in a particular context. 17 Columbia Seminary offers a variety of D.Min. program approaches: Church and Ministry, Gospel and Culture, Christian Spirituality, Pastoral Counseling, and New Church Development. Church and Ministry Approach The Church and Ministry approach leads ministers in an experience of collegial learning with a primary focus on the ministry and mission of the local congregation. Together, students examine their ministry settings and describe their present prac- tice of ministry. On the basis of shared readings and critical reflection, students seek to develop a new vision for church service, which becomes the perspective from which elective courses, supervised practice, and the D.Min. project are undertaken. The Church and Ministry approach offers students the opportunity to reshape min- istry for the sake of their leadership in the church. This approach is taught every fall jointly with the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta. Gospel and Culture Approach Designed by a group of Columbia faculty members, the Gospel and Culture ap- proach asks pastors to engage questions about the mission of the Church in contem- porary culture. Through the Introductory Seminar, the various elective classes, the doctoral practicum, and the doctoral project, students work with a faculty group representing a rich blend of diverse theological and cultural perspectives. Students are challenged to develop their own analyses and directions for the faithful ministry of the church in a context variously described as post-enlightenment, post-modern, post-Christian. In the initial Introductory Seminar, and then in subsequent studies, students and faculty are engaged with the writings and the analyses of sociologists, philosophers, cultural anthropologists, and historians. Participants reflect in depth upon the con- crete manifestations of culture the art and artifacts, the products, technologies, en- tertainments, institutions, and movements that characterize daily life. They examine the major fault lines within the church about the meaning of Christian faith and the ways Christians read the theological signs of the time. Finally, students are asked to think through their practice of ministry in the light of their studies and to develop a doctoral project that will both strengthen their own ministry and make a critical and constructive contribution to the faith and practice of the church. All classes are taught in intensive two-week courses at the seminary over a three- to four-year period, but students will do most of their studies, their practicum, and project in their own ministry setting in consultation with the faculty Christian Spirituality Approach Students may choose to undertake a specialization through interdisciplinary stud- ies centered upon the church's theology and practice of Christian spirituality. In this program, which has the same general aims and degree requirements listed previ- ously for other approaches, students explore God's relationship to persons, the com- munity of faith, and the world, including the ethical and social dimensions of spirituality. Through the introductory seminar, the various elective classes, the 18 practicum, and the project, students are enabled to bring their minds to bear more effectively on matters of the heart and to gain resources to foster spiritual renewal not only in the lives of individuals, but also in the life of congregations. Studies and projects are rooted in congregational life. Students study the history of spirituality, the biblical resources in Israel's prayers, and the practices of the New Testament community. Issues of spirituality in a post- enlightenment, post-modern culture, discovery of issues of spirituality for children, and resources for the practices of retreats and small groups for spiritual direction are among the other explorations and research undertaken. Time for worship, commu- nity building, and spiritual retreats are an integral part of the program itself. The Introductory Seminar and most of the classes are taught at the seminary over a three- to four-year period, but students will do most of their further studies, their practicum, and project in their own ministry setting in consultation with the faculty. Pastoral Counseling Approach Students concentrating in pastoral studies may elect the field of pastoral care or a specialization in pastoral counseling. Students who select the specialization in pas- toral counseling must have previously and successfully completed a non-credit year of C.P.E. in an institution accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Educa- tion. The normal curriculum for students in the pastoral counseling specialization in- volves two years of participation in a pastoral counseling practicum at an Atlanta area training center accredited by the American Association of Pastoral Counselors. During the time in the practicum, students also take three of the four courses in the Th.D. curriculum and the D.Min. Introductory Seminar on ministry. The supervision provided by the practicum allows students to apply for membership in the Ameri- can Association of Pastoral Counselors. Students may apply the six credits from the practicum to the required credits for academic work. New Church Development Approach This approach focuses on the formation of new churches. It equips church leaders in the development mission of starting new congregations for the twenty-first cen- tury; its particular focus is on equipping present and future ethnically and linguisti- cally diverse new church development leaders. Administration of the Doctor of Ministry Program The D.Min. program operates under the supervision of the Advanced Degrees Committee of the seminary and is administered by a faculty member serving as Di- rector of Advanced Studies. The program cooperates with the other member schools of the Atlanta Theological Association. Students enter the program either through an Introductory Seminar offered at Columbia or through an Introductory Seminar offered in a location outside the At- lanta area. Students may also take courses in other schools of the Atlanta Theological Association. Each fall, a Church and Ministry Introductory Seminar draws faculty and student participants from Columbia and the Interdenominational Theological Center. 19 Financial Assistance for the Doctor of Ministry Program The Advanced Studies Office has a limited amount of financial assistance for full- time Doctor of Ministry students. The application process includes completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), completing the "Application for Doctor of Ministry Assistance," and submitting the most recent federal income tax form to the Financial Aid Office. Please contact the Financial Aid Office for these forms and more information. Advising Each student is guided by an advisory committee consisting of two faculty mem- bers. The primary adviser helps the student develop a plan of study. The primary and secondary advisers comprise the doctoral committee that administers the quali- fying examination, assists the student in developing a project proposal, and evalu- ates the student's written project report. Components of the Program The thirty-six-hour program comprises: An Introductory Seminar (six semester hours), required at the outset of the pro- gram. Students take part in an intensive seminar to explore interdisciplinary perspectives around contemporary issues of ministry and professional devel- opment. In this seminar students begin interdisciplinary integration and clarify an operative theory of ministry to guide their development of a study plan. Elective Courses (eighteen semester hours). The program requires a plan of study involving the integration of three dimensions: the biblical and theologi- cal norms of Christian faith; critical attention to the contemporary human situ- ation; and the practices of ministry and church mission. In consultation with an adviser, each student draws up a course of study to achieve the aims of both the student and the doctoral program. A Doctor of Ministry Practicum (six semester hours), a supervised activity in ministry. This practicum, often done in clinical pastoral education or preach- ing, can also take place in settings as diverse as business, governmental, com- munity, or church agencies where appropriate supervision and learning opportunities with peers are available. The Practicum may be done within or outside of the student's ordinary work situation, and provides new perspec- tives on self, theology, profession, and the needs and challenges of other per- sons and institutions. A Doctor of Ministry Project Development and Design Workshop (non- credit). Toward the end of the program coursework, each student participates in a project development and design seminar to foster integration and to pre- pare for qualifying examinations and subsequent project proposal develop- ment and writing. A Doctor of Ministry Project (six semester hours). Elements of the course of study converge in the Doctor of Ministry Project. The student must complete a project and a written project report that interprets this project to the seminary 20 community and the larger church. So that the project can be an integrating focus for the entire course of study, students should start thinking about the proposal for the project early in the program. The proposal must be approved by the Advanced Degrees Committee no later than May 1 of the year prior to the anticipated graduation. Students who successfully complete a qualifying examination are permitted to proceed on the project. Ordinarily, students con- duct the project in their usual ministerial setting. February 1 is the deadline for provisional approval of the written draft by the project committee; March 1 is the deadline for final completion of the project. Students normally complete the program within four years. Extensions require the permission of the director and the Advanced Degrees Committee. Requirements for the Doctor of Ministry Degree To be eligible for graduation with the D.Min. degree, students are required to: 1. have on file with the seminary a complete and official transcript of credits show- ing graduation with the M.Div. degree, or its equivalent, from an accredited insti- tution; a completed health form; standardized test results; 2. complete the thirty-six-hour program and all its requirements (including those listed in Components of the Program) with a minimum 3.00 average; all work must be completed within six years of matriculation; 3. demonstrate to the faculty that they have sustained a sound moral and religious character in seminary life and give promise of useful service in the ministry or other church vocations; 4. pay all bills to the seminary and give assurance that all open accounts in the com- munity and elsewhere have been satisfied; students with education loans must agree to make prompt and regular payments. Students enrolled in the Doctor of Ministry degree program will be assessed an administrative fee of fifty dollars for each half of the year in which they do not regis- ter for credit hours through course work, supervised ministry, or doctoral project research work. Admission to the Doctor of Ministry Program Persons seeking admission to the Doctor of Ministry degree program are required to have a M.Div. or an equivalent degree with a superior academic record (a B aver- age or higher) from a school of theology accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (or an equivalent accrediting body outside the United States and Canada). In addition, applicants are required to have completed at least three years of full- time work in ministry with demonstrated superior professional performance; this work must have been completed after the applicant received the M.Div. degree. To be considered for admission to the D.Min. program, applicants are required to supply the Office of Advanced Studies with: 1. an application for admission, including a personal statement; 21 2. certification of three years of experience in ministry after completion of the M.Div. degree; 3. official transcripts of all work completed after high school, sent directly from the appropriate institutions; 4. three letters of recommendation (on forms provided by Columbia): one academic reference from a seminary or other graduate school professor and two character references from persons who are familiar with the applicant's ministry; in some cases, the Director of Advanced Studies may request a personal interview with the applicant. All U.S. students (citizens or with permanent resident visas) for whom English is a second language must pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) before admission and enrollment for credit can be attained. Those seeking admis- sion must score at least 220 (computer format) or 557 (written format). International students who apply to the D.Min. program must follow the guide- lines given under Application Information for International Students. With prior approval of the student's adviser and the Dean of the Faculty, a stu- dent may receive up to six semester hours of transfer credit from another accredited, degree-granting institution. An official transcript of this course work must be for- warded to the Office of Advanced Studies. Each course must be at the graduate level and the grade must be at least a B (3.0 on a scale of 4.0). Students may receive advanced standing credit of up to six semester hours (with the Dean of the Faculty's approval) for clinical or academic work taken before ad- mission into the program, provided the above policies for transfer credit are observed. A course submitted for advanced standing must have been taken no more than five years before entrance into the program. Students may not receive credit for academic work applied toward another degree. For application forms and further information, contact the Office of Advanced Studies. Doctor of Theology in Pastoral Counseling The Doctor of Theology (Th.D.) degree is offered through the Atlanta Theological Association by Columbia, Candler School of Theology, and the Interdenominational Theological Center. The program of study is conducted under the direction of the Th.D. Committee of the Atlanta Theological Association. The Th.D. Committee has responsibility for approving student admission to the program, establishing curricu- lum offerings, and certifying candidates for the awarding of the degree. Students may register for courses at any of the seminaries within the A.T.A. Aims of the Program The Th.D. prepares ministers to serve as pastoral counselors in a local church or on the staff of a community counseling center; to serve as consultants to other clergy; and to offer training in pastoral care and counseling. The program is designed to prepare persons for the specialized ministry of pastoral counseling at a doctoral level 22 of competence and for membership at the Fellow level in the American Association of Pastoral Counselors. The degree is intended to be comparable to the Ph.D., but it is designed for those whose interest in pastoral counseling is primarily professional and theological. Program of Study The studies included within the program help students gain an advanced under- standing of appropriate theological and theoretical concepts. Students learn under qualified supervision the application of these concepts in pastoral counseling and how to promote professional integration of theory and skills in both pastoral coun- seling and pastoral guidance. In addition, students design and execute a research project appropriate to their own professional practice that gives evidence of their creative ability to contribute to this aspect of pastoral counseling. Course Work and Practicum In carrying out this program, which should not exceed six years, the student must enroll for a minimum of fifty-four semester hours of academic course work includ- ing clinical supervision through the Pastoral Counseling Practicum. Th.D. students who have finished their course work are required to register for ATA499 for every long semester until the degree is awarded. Introductory seminars (three credits per semester: ATA463, ATA471, ATA473, ATA475) are required in the first four semesters of studies. Students ordinarily enter the pastoral counseling practicum when entering the program of studies and con- tinue in the practicum for four consecutive semesters. Students take one of the Quali- fying Examinations, the Performance Exam in the practice of pastoral counseling, after they complete four semesters in the practicum. The clinical setting for supervi- sion is the Pastoral Counseling Service of the Georgia Association for Pastoral Care. Each student admitted to the program has one member of the pastoral counseling faculty as adviser. Qualifying Examinations Upon completion of fifty-four credits with at least a B average, students may ap- ply to take the Comprehensive Examination, which tests competence in both the content and performance of pastoral counseling. Students are examined in the fol- lowing content areas: I. Personal and Interpersonal Dimensions of Pastoral Counseling Exam 1 Therapeutic relationships and process in relation to personality, de- velopmental theories, psychopathology, and the psychological understanding of religion. Exam 2 Family theory and therapy, related social psychological understand- ings of therapeutic process, and either theory of group process or of consulta- tion and supervision. Exam 3 Pastoral theological methodology, theological anthropology and related theological issues, and the relation of theology to the human sciences. 23 II. Socio-cultural Dimensions of Pastoral Counseling Exam 4 Pastoral counseling as a profession in relation to other professions; its relation to class, race, and gender; its relation to contemporary family, work, and religion; its participation in larger cultural and religious traditions under- stood through such disciplines as cultural anthropology, cultural criticism, and feminist theory. III. Ecclesiological and Ethical Dimension of Pastoral Counseling Exam 5 Pastoral counseling in relation to the history and contemporary theory and practice of pastoral care; theology and ethics of pastoral counseling as a specialized form of the church's ministry. Dissertation Following satisfactory performance in the Qualifying Examination, students en- gage in an approved research project and write a dissertation. Admission to the Doctor of Theology in Pastoral Counseling Program Persons seeking admission to this program must hold the Master of Divinity or equivalent degree with a superior academic record from an accredited institution and must have had post-seminary professional experience in which significant learn- ing and professional promise were evident. In addition, applicants must have sig- nificant experience in ministry (usually three years of full-time employment after completion of the first theological degree) and in clinical pastoral education (usually four consecutive units). To be considered for admission to the Th.D. program, applicants are required to: 1. provide materials for assessment pertaining to their academic record and pro- fessional experience; 2. submit a statement of purpose; 3. supply references and other materials in addition to the application; 4. complete an interview with the inter-seminary admissions committee. The deadline for receipt of all application materials is February 15 of the year for which fall semester admission is requested. Application forms and further general information about the Th.D. program may be obtained from the Director of Th.D. Program or the Director of Advanced Studies. Application Information for International Students Ordinarily, international students (persons who are not U.S. citizens or perma- nent residents) are accepted only for graduate work beyond the M.Div. level. All international students are expected to have the written recommendation of their de- 24 nomination. A statement of the student's plans for future work in the student's home country is also required. Any international student taking a course for credit must have an Fl or Jl Student Visa. Persons for which English is not their first language must furnish with the appli- cation recent evidence of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of at least 220 (computer format) or 557 (written format). Upon admission, and before the visa process can begin, persons must show proof of full financial resources to cover tuition, travel, and living expenses for the entire period of study in the United States. 1-20 and visa documents will not be processed until this completed certificate has been approved. International students are required to carry the school-sponsored hospitalization insurance, which meets the approval of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, for themselves and all accompany- ing family members. No applicant should come to Atlanta until he or she has re- ceived a formal letter of admission to the program from the Admissions Committee. International students coming on special scholarships for a non-degree course of study at Columbia will be evaluated by the International Theological Education Committee for English proficiency to match the nature of their study at Columbia. Students needing additional proficiency in English will be encouraged to take courses in English as a second language in the Atlanta area. All international students should send their applications to the Director of Inter- national Programs. Non-Degree Enrollment and Auditors Students who meet requirements for admission to a basic degree program but do not wish to work toward a degree may be enrolled as Occasional Students to take courses for credit. The Dean of the Faculty must approve their program of study and course selections. They may be admitted by the Dean of the Faculty to take courses of particular interest if prerequisites for each course are satisfied. Occasional Student status must be renewed each academic term. Persons for which English is not their first language must furnish with the application recent evidence of the Test of En- glish as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of at least 220 (computer format) or 557 (written format). Students may audit courses as Occasional Students without taking the TOEFL. Persons taking courses at Columbia for the purposes of transferring credit back to the school in which they are enrolled in a degree program must complete an appli- cation as an Occasional Student. The application must also include either a letter of good standing from the Dean of the Faculty or an official transcript of work com- pleted at their home institution. It is the responsibility of the student to determine if his or her home institution will accept the credit from Columbia. Regular students, spouses of students, and other members of the community are invited to audit courses with the permission of the instructor and as space is avail- able. Those who wish to audit should register for courses through the Office of the Registrar. Auditors are advised to follow the following procedures: 25 1. request a class schedule from the Office of the Registrar; 2. select the class to be audited; 3. secure permission from the professor of that class; permission of the professor and available space are required for auditing classes; 4. contact the Office of the Registrar to fill out an Occasional Student application form and a registration form; pending the Dean's approval, registration will be complete. Note: Cost for auditing a course is one-half the cost of regular tuition for a three- credit /one-unit course. Students taking a full-load may audit a class for no charge pending professor's permission. M k p . w ' 1 ; V 26 : .' % , :%' \M "m ^ ^ w i ''' ijP fr; Housing and Financial Information Housing Columbia's housing is reserved for full-time basic degree students. The Office of Admissions distributes housing application forms to applicants when they are ac- cepted. Students should apply for housing as early as possible following their accep- tance and should direct all inquiries about housing to the Business Office. Housing for Single Students Columbia's two residence halls, Florida Hall and Simons-Law Hall, are designed for single students and contain both single rooms and suites. Although most single rooms are fully furnished, several unfurnished rooms are available in Florida Hall. Single rooms in Florida Hall have private baths, while single rooms in Simons-Law Hall have connecting baths. In both halls, furnished and unfurnished suites consist of two rooms and a private bath. Efficiency apartments in both halls are available to single students if these units have not been assigned to married students. Students who live in single rooms and suites are required to participate in Columbia's standard board plan (eighteen meals per week). Housing for Married Students without Children While married students without children are welcome to live in the residence hall suites, most prefer to reside in the efficiency apartments, which include cooking fa- cilities. Students who reside in efficiencies are not required to participate in the stan- dard board plan. Housing for Students with Children One-to-four-bedroom apartments are available for students with children. Most of these apartments are equipped with washer/dryer hook-ups. Columbia does not provide refrigerators in these apartments. Housing for Students with Special Needs Columbia has a small number of housing units that are accessible to persons with physical limitations. For information about these units, contact the Business Office. Lease Agreement and Payment A student who has entered into a lease agreement for a seminary housing unit for a term, but who has not yet occupied the unit, is responsible for payment in full unless written notice that the unit will not be used is given to the Vice President for Business and Finance at least two weeks before the first day of classes. In that case, no rent will be charged for that term. In other cases, a refund amount may be given upon the initiative of Columbia. 29 Hospitalization Insurance Basic degree students are required to carry some form of hospitalization insur- ance acceptable to the seminary. Students may purchase group insurance offered to the student body, or they may purchase insurance through other sources. Presbyte- rian students who are inquirers or candidates of their presbyteries' Committees on Preparation for Ministry are eligible to participate in the major medical plan of the Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (USA). International students and all accompanying family members in the United States on I or F visas enrolled in any program of the seminary are required to carry the school-sponsored hospitalization insurance approved by the Immigration and Natu- ralization Service. Once a student is accepted and confirmation of arrival in the United States is made, the insurance application will be submitted and charged to the student's account. Insurance is renewed on an annual basis and remains in effect as long as the student is enrolled at the seminary. Financial Aid The seminary grants financial aid to eligible full-time basic degree students. Eli- gibility is based upon need as determined by the seminary's financial aid policies. Students applying for financial aid complete Columbia's financial aid application, which provides an estimate of their income and expenses, and a Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) form. The difference between a student's income and expenses, as calculated from the established expense norms, constitutes the financial need of the student. After financial need is calculated, financial aid is awarded in the form of work-study and a grant. Students who withdraw from the seminary or become part-time students (2 units or less) during a term forfeit their right to financial aid for the term in which such action is taken. New students who plan to attend Greek School must submit the seminary's fi- nancial aid application form and the FAFSA by June 1. New students entering in the fall must submit the financial aid application form and the FAFSA by August 1. Stu- dents entering in the winter term or spring semester must apply for financial aid no later than four weeks prior to the first day of classes. Returning students must submit the FAFSA by April 22 and return the seminary's financial aid application by April 29. All students should submit applications as early as possible since awards are made as applications are received and are contingent upon the availability of funds. Per- sons interested in more detailed information about the basic degree financial aid program offered by Columbia should contact the Financial Aid Office. Federal Family Education Loan Program The Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program is made available to post- secondary students under the Higher Education Act of 1965 and subsequent amend- ments and is regulated through federal and state agencies. The Stafford subsidized 30 and unsubsidized loans offered under the FFEL program provide preferable interest rates and delay repayment of loans until after the student graduates or has less than half-time status. Columbia Seminary assists students with the application process by determining and certifying student eligibility for loans, including certification of a student's satisfactory academic progress in the course of education for which the monies are borrowed. Funds for Stafford loans are provided by private lenders and are insured by guaranty agencies and reinsured by the federal government. Students enrolled at Columbia may seek loans from the lender of their choice within the state of Georgia or elsewhere. Information pertaining to application procedures and policy regulations for Stafford loans at Columbia may be obtained from the Financial Aid Office. Stafford loans may be used for study abroad in programs approved by the semi- nary and which apply towards the student's degree program. To maintain eligibility for loans and deferment of prior loans, a student in an eligible degree program must continue to be classified as at least half-time and be making satisfactory academic progress as determined by the seminary's Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy. Copies of this policy are available from the Registrar's Office and the Financial Aid Office and are published each year in the Basic Degree Student Handbook. When a student withdrawals or drops below half-time status, he or she may no longer be eligible for the entire certified amount of a loan. Federal regulations re- quire that, within thirty days of a change in eligibility, the seminary return to the lender the portion of the loan funds applied to fees (tuition, room, and board) for which the student is no longer eligible. The student will be billed for any resulting amount owed Columbia. Changes in enrollment status and changes in financial as- sistance may also affect loan eligibility. The funds are returned to the Stafford loan programs in the following order: 1. unsubsidized loan program if an unsubsidized loan was certified; 2. subsidized loan program. Federal Work-study The federal work-study program is regulated under the Higher Education Act of 1965 and its subsequent amendments. Federal work-study funds provide some em- ployment opportunities for students. Eligibility for these funds is determined ac- cording to the federal need-analysis formula. Availability of these funds is limited by the seminary's annual allocation. Information pertaining to application proce- dures and policy regulations for federal work-study at Columbia may be obtained from the Financial Aid Office. Veterans Administration Benefits Certification for V.A. benefits is handled through the Office of Student Life. 31 Scholarships for Basic Degree Students Columbia Scholarships Qualified women and men planning to attend Columbia are encouraged to apply for a Columbia Scholarship. This scholarship is for persons accepted into the M.Div. program who have exhibited exceptional academic and leadership abilities during their undergraduate studies and in community involvement and church commit- ments. The Admissions Committee may award up to six Columbia Scholarships for Greek School and the following academic year. The scholarship covers tuition, room, and board at the single student rate. Students may use the Columbia Scholarship for expenses while they are in residence at the seminary as well as for SM210 and 1241. A Columbia Scholarship will be renewed for succeeding years if the recipient main- tains full-time status, retains a 3.60 cumulative grade point average, and continues to show outstanding potential for ministry. Applicants must be citizens of the United States or Canada. A scholarship application and a personal interview are ordinarily required. Application is made through the Office of Admissions and must be re- ceived no later than March 15. Announcement of Columbia Scholarship awards will ordinarily be made by April 15. Recipients who show need over and above a Columbia Scholarship award may be granted financial aid. Such financial aid will include a work-study assignment. Those applying for Columbia Scholarships will automatically be considered for other scholarships if they are not awarded Columbia Scholarships. Honor Scholarships A number of Honor Scholarships have been established at Columbia for full-time M.Div. students. The Admissions Committee awards several scholarships annually to first year students on the basis of academic achievement, leadership in the church and on campus, and demonstration of outstanding promise for the ordained minis- try. An Honor Scholarship covers tuition for Greek School and the following academic year. The scholarship will be renewed for succeeding years if the recipient maintains full-time status, retains a 3.40 cumulative grade point average, and continues to show outstanding potential for ministry. Students may use this scholarship for tuition while they are in residence at the seminary as well as for SM210 and 1241. Application is made through the Office of Admissions. A scholarship application and a personal in- terview are ordinarily required. Applications must be received no later than March 15. Announcement of Honor Scholarship awards will ordinarily be made by April 15. Recipients who show need over and above an Honor Scholarship award may be granted financial aid. Such financial aid will include a work-study assignment. 32 Merit Scholarships A number of Merit Scholarships are given each year to full-time M.Div. students. They vary in amount and are awarded for the fall, winter, and spring terms. Merit Scholarships may be used for tuition while in residence at the seminary as well as for 1241. Merit Scholarships for entering students are awarded annually by the Admis- sions Committee on the basis of academic achievement, leadership ability, and po- tential for ministry. These scholarships are not renewable. Merit Scholarships are also awarded each year to returning M.Div. students. The Basic Degrees Committee considers all returning students and makes the awards based upon class ranking as well as demonstration of promise for ministry. These scholarships are not renew- able. A recipient who shows financial need over and above a Merit Scholarship award may also be granted financial aid. Such financial aid will include a work-study as- signment. Racial/Ethnic Scholarships Eligible full-time basic degree students are awarded Racial /Ethnic Scholarships for the fall, winter, and spring terms. Columbia Friendship Circle Scholarships A number of scholarships are funded annually by the Columbia Friendship Circle. These scholarships are awarded to PC(USA) M.Div. degree students by the Basic Degrees Committee upon nomination by the President and Dean of Students in con- sultation with the Office of Development and Seminary Relations. The following criteria are used in making nominations: The student must be a second or third year student (fourth year if the student has been involved in a year- long internship); have demonstrated both a strong commitment to God's call and diligence in studies at Columbia; be a parent with family responsibilities; and have demonstrated financial need. Recipients who show need over and above the Columbia Friendship Circle Schol- arship may be eligible for additional financial aid. Such financial aid will include a work-study assignment. Tuition, Fees, And Other Charges Effective July 1, 2003 Master of Divinity and Master of Arts Degree Candidates Tuition $ 790 Per unit 395 Audit fee per unit 1,590 Essentials of Greek (Summer Greek School) Supervised Ministry Fees $ 790 Per unit 33 Other Fees $ 130 1241 Alternative Context, Atlanta (plus 1 unit course fee) 260 1241 Alternative Context, Other U.S. (plus 1 unit course fee) 570 1241 Alternative Context, International (plus 1 unit course fee) Advanced Degree Candidates and Occasional Students Tuition $ 310 Per credit hour 155 Audit fee per credit hour 1,590 Essentials of Greek (Summer Greek School) Supervised Ministry Fees $ 640 SM610, SM680, SM681, SM682, SM683, SM684, SM685 Other Fees $ 850 ATA401 Seminar on Ministry 430 ATA401e (First Session) 430 ATA401e (Second Session) 850 ATA496 Doctoral Project 50 ATA499 ThD research fee (each semester) 130 D.Min. and Th.M. extension fee (first time) 275 D.Min. and Th.M. extension fee (second time) 50 Administrative and library fee (Advanced degree candidates only; does not apply to students enrolled in courses) 20 Thesis binding (per copy) For all students Other Fees $ 30 Application fee 20 Occasional student application fee 50 Late registration fee (does not apply to D.Min. doctoral practicums and doctoral projects or to Th.M. thesis registration) 100 Commencement fee Board $ 626 Essentials of Greek (Summer Greek School) 1,285 Fall or spring term 338 Winter term Housing Residence Halls 395-428 Single room, Summer Greek School 840-900 Single room, fall or spring term 210-225 Single room, winter term 567-623 Suite, Summer Greek School 1160-1272 Suite, fall or spring term 290-318 Suite, winter term 365-410 Efficiency units per month 34 Village Apartments, per month 560-586 4 Bedrooms 512-561 3 Bedrooms 433-512 2 Bedrooms 410 1 Bedroom Payment of Fees Tuition, fees, room, and board must be paid to the Business Office by the deadline set at the beginning of each term. Refund Policies Tuition Subject to the following schedule, students are entitled to refunds when they drop a course or withdraw from school with approval from the seminary. A course is con- sidered dropped or a student is considered to have withdrawn from the seminary at the time the Registrar receives written notice to that effect. A. Fall and spring term classes (full-term): By the end of the: First week 100% Second week 80% Fourth week 50% Sixth week 25% After sixth week 0% B. Classes less than nine weeks and greater than five weeks in duration: By the end of the: Third day of class 100% Second week 50% Third week 25% After third week 0% C. Winter term classes and other classes three to five weeks in duration: By the end of the: Second day of class 100% Fifth day of class 50% After fifth day of class 0% D. Two week classes: By the end of the: First day of class 100% Third day of class 50% After third day of class 0% No refund of course supervision fees or of clinical pastoral education fees will be made. 35 Room and Board A student who has entered into a lease agreement for a seminary housing unit for a term or semester is responsible for payment in full unless written notice that the unit will not be used is given to the Vice President for Business and Finance at least two weeks before the first day of classes. In that case, a 100 percent refund will be made. In other cases, a refund amount may be given upon the initiative of the semi- nary. A minimum charge of one month's rent will be assessed as a penalty for break- ing a lease. A student who otherwise is required to be on the seminary's board plan, but who has a sufficient medical reason for withdrawing from board status, may be granted a full refund if a written request is made to the Vice President for Business and Fi- nance at least one week before the first day of classes. The seminary's Vice President for Business and Finance determines the validity of an exemption from the board plan, in consultation with the seminary's Food Service Director. A student who withdraws or drops out of school must vacate seminary housing and cease using its dining facilities or be held liable for room and board charges beyond his or her last date of attendance. Financial Assistance A student who withdraws from the seminary or becomes a part-time student (2 units or less) forfeits any financial assistance (scholarships and financial aid) pre- viously awarded for the term in which such action occurs. 36 f ff I * h> \K m Related Academic Programs and Resources The John Bulow Campbell Library Named for John Bulow Campbell, an Atlanta benefactor and member of Columbia's Board of Trustees during the 1930s, the library serves as a learning re- source center for the seminary community. The library offers resources to provide for student and faculty research and to extend the work of the classroom. The library's collections, accessible through a web-based catalog, include over 145,000 books, periodical volumes, video and audiocassettes, microforms, compact discs, and church records. Particular subject strengths include biblical studies; his- torical and contemporary theology, particularly in the Reformed traditions; Ameri- can Presbyterianism; pastoral counseling; and practical theology. Special collections have been developed in the areas of Asian Christianity, Southern Presbyterianism, children's literature, and religious art. The Rare Books Room displays over six thou- sand volumes from the early nineteenth-century library of South Carolina Presbyte- rian pastor Thomas Smyth. Information services include a staffed central reference desk, e-mail reference ser- vice, computer workstations with Internet access, information technology assistance, and media services. The library's participation in GALILEO (Georgia Library Learn- ing Online) provides access to over one hundred databases indexing thousands of periodicals and scholarly journals. Other online resources include encyclopedias, foreign and domestic newspapers, business and community directories, government publications, and a comprehensive Internet subject index and guide. The library's membership in two primary consortia, the Atlanta Theological As- sociation (A.T.A.) and the Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education (ARCHE), provides Columbia's faculty and students with free access to the libraries of twenty-seven other academic institutions in the Atlanta area, including five major research libraries and six other theological collections. The Griffith Children's Library Unique to theological libraries, the Griffith Children's Library provides books and other materials for use in the spiritual formation of children. This child-friendly lab environment for storytelling and direct interaction also includes a viewing room for evaluation and response. The C. Benton Kline, Jr. Special Collections and Archives The archive collection, named for Columbia's fifth president, is the designated place of record for all seminary and faculty publications, and is available for schol- arly use. A specially controlled climate protects and preserves rare books, institu- tional and historical documents, and memorabilia related to the history and development of the seminary. 39 Media Services Media Services provides a wealth of multi-media production assistance, includ- ing digital video and audio production, presentation production and support, and audio-visual support for classes. New areas being explored are distance learning and streaming audio /video production in conjunction with campus classes to stu- dents and laypersons throughout the world. The Columbia Bookstore Columbia's bookstore, located in the Richards Center, provides books and sup- plies at a discount for students who wish to begin building and expanding their own theological libraries. The bookstore also serves pastors, laypersons, and churches all over the Southeast. Its inventory includes a wide selection of standard and current books in the historical-doctrinal area, spirituality, practical theology, Bible, and homi- letics. In addition, the bookstore offers commentaries on the Old and New Testa- ments and books related to women's studies, African American studies, world missions, and evangelism. The bookstore is ordinarily open from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with special hours during campus events. Related Academic Programs In addition to the basic and advanced degree programs, Columbia offers a wide variety of academic opportunities. Some of these are offered in relationship with other educational institutions; others are special emphases of Columbia. Atlanta Theological Association Through the Atlanta Theological Association (A.T. A.), Columbia enjoys academic and professional affiliations with Candler School of Theology, Erskine Theological Seminary, Interdenominational Theological Center, and Lutheran Theological South- ern Seminary. The association develops and coordinates educational programs and resources of these member institutions, which include approximately sixteen hun- dred students, two hundred faculty, and a combined library collection of 600,000 volumes. Among significant and promising cooperative endeavors, in addition to the Doctor of Theology and Doctor of Ministry degree programs, are cross registra- tion, sharing of faculty, library and lectureship resources, inter-seminary courses, and experimental programs in various academic disciplines and professional spe- cializations. Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education Columbia is a founding institution of the metropolitan Atlanta consortium of in- stitutions of higher education (ARCHE). The institutions included are Agnes Scott College, Atlanta College of Art, Clark Atlanta University, Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia State University, Institute of Paper Science and Tech- nology, Interdenominational Theological Center, Kennesaw State College, Mercer University Atlanta, Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine, Morris Brown College, Oglethorpe University, Southern College of Technology, Spelman College, and the University of Georgia. 40 The areas of cooperation are broad and provide students with exceptional oppor- tunities across a spectrum of disciplines from science to art. Cross-Registration at Area Schools Columbia students may cross-register for courses at schools that belong to either the A.T.A. or the ARCHE. Cross-registration forms are available in the registrar's office at each school. Students may cross-register for a course on a space-available basis. Students may cross-register for a maximum of two courses per term, and the combined load may not exceed the full-time allowable load on the home campus. Students register and pay regular tuition and fees to the home institution. Cross-Registration at Theological Institutions of the Presbyterian Church (USA) A policy of reciprocal cross-registration at the ten theological institutions of the Presbyterian Church (USA) is designed to strengthen the theological education of persons preparing for ministry in the denomination. This policy permits students registered in master's degree programs to take courses at any of the other institu- tions without paying additional tuition. Tuition for a course is charged at the home institution. For additional information, contact the Registrar's Office. Clinical Pastoral Education Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), a firsthand learning experience under certified supervision, provides theological students and pastors with opportunities for inten- sive study of pastoral relationships. It 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 Pasto- ral Education means that its students will be given priority of choice in institutions elected, especially those listed within the Southeast. Programs in Other Locations Appalachian Ministries Educational Resource Center Columbia is a member of the Appalachian Ministries Educational Resource Cen- ter (AMERC), a seminary consortium that facilitates contextualized theological edu- cation for students interested in the Appalachian region or rural ministry. Through its educational programs, normally offered in the summer and January terms, stu- dents have the opportunity to learn about Appalachia, its people and history, its values and religion, and its needs and issues for ministry. For information about AMERC courses, contact the Office of Supervised Ministry. 41 The Middle-East Seminar Columbia sponsors a summer travel seminar consisting of a three-week study trip to Israel, Jordan, and Greece. Subsidized by a private foundation, the program is directed by Dr. Max Miller, Professor of Old Testament Studies at Candler School of Theology. It is limited to five students from each of the schools and five laypersons selected from positions of leadership in the Southeast. The program has two purposes: (1) to provide an in-depth study tour of the area that stands at the center of our biblical heritage and plays such a crucial role in cur- rent international affairs and (2) to provide a context in which the leaders of tomorrow's church can get to know each other and develop close bonds of under- standing and friendship. In addition, the program offers opportunity for extended interchange between students who are preparing for professional careers in the church and laypersons who are playing key roles in business and community affairs. National Capital Semester for Seminarians Columbia is a participating institution in the National Capital Semester for Semi- narians, organized by Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington, D. C. The program provides students an opportunity to spend a semester in Washington for study and involvement in the processes of government and the concerns of the churches. The design includes an interaction /reflection seminar, supervised study, and the oppor- tunity to select other courses in Washington institutions. For detailed information, contact the Office of Academic Affairs. 42 Columbia in Service to the Church and Its Ministry Columbia's mission is to serve as a theological resource not only to students within degree programs, but also to pastors and laypersons. Through its lifelong learning programs and special events, Columbia offers opportunities for people throughout the church to grow in faith and service. Continuing Education Continuing education opportunities for ministers and church professionals are a vital part of Columbia. These non-credit events are essential to spiritual, academic, and professional growth. Several different types of opportunities are offered. Large, established, on-campus events offer a variety of courses. Clusters of semi- nars are held in January for clergy wishing to have an extended time of study. Throughout the year, small events centered around one activity or subject are held both on and off campus. Examples are contemplative weeks at retreat centers for women and men, leadership formation seminars, workshops for the major transi- tions encountered in ministry, and a seminar on worship and music. The Guthrie Scholars Program is a learning opportunity offered twice a year on an application basis. Guthrie Scholars are invited to the campus to pursue a topic of their choice that engages a pressing issue of the church from a Reformed perspec- tive. All costs, except travel, are covered by the seminary. Application may be made through the Continuing Education Office. Individual study is available to ministers who wish to spend time on the campus working in the library and consulting with a faculty member. The Director of Con- tinuing Education will facilitate this kind of on-campus directed study. A calendar of events for 2003-2004 is available upon request. For more informa- tion on continuing education opportunities, please contact the Director of Continu- ing Education. Lay Institute of Faith and Life Since 1987, the Lay Institute of Faith and Life has been equipping laity for minis- try in the world and in the church. The Institute offers courses, seminars, retreats, and workshops designed to help Christian laypersons become better theologians and more faithful followers of Christ in all of life home, work place, church, com- munity, world. Among the ongoing programs at the Lay Institute are Lay Schools of Bible and Theology offered in the fall and winter. Courses offered include biblical studies, the- ology, church history, ethics, and spiritual formation. Other regular programs in- clude faith-in-the-workplace seminars, monthly study groups in theology-and- literature and faith-and-film, and individual and juried art exhibitions. Also avail- able are week-long and weekend classes for the Presbyterian Women's Bible study, Summer Lay Scholars Week, and Directed Study opportunities. 43 Students may earn certificates in the areas of Spiritual Formation and Practical Christianity. The Institute also offers courses taught in local churches. The Institute's staff is available to consult with presbyteries and congregations in all areas of lay education. The Lay Institute also produces the audio magazine, 702. For more information about the Institute and its programs, please contact the Lay Institute of Faith and Life. Faith and the City The Faith and the City Program seeks to nurture a spirit of mutual community, shared responsibility, and common destiny among the citizens of the Atlanta metro- politan region. Moreover, the impact of the project intends to be broader than the Atlanta region. Faith and the City seeks to develop the capacity for ministerial and public leadership in all clergy and clergy-in-training so that they might be leaders wherever they serve. Through multidisciplinary curriculum enhancement, community involvement ini- tiatives, independent studies, cooperative efforts with other Columbia programs, forums, and special events, Faith and the City seeks to help Columbia's faculty, staff, and students be a part of public decisions as they are made and carried out. Faith and the City is enriched by being a cooperative effort between Columbia, Candler School of Theology at Emory University, and Interdenominational Theo- logical Center. Center for New Church Development Columbia established the Center for New Church Development (NCD) in 1997. The Center has a three-fold focus: teaching, research, and consultation with clergy and laity involved in the mission of beginning new congregations. The Center provides programs, NCD internships, conferences, and basic and ad- vanced degree courses, including a D.Min. specialization in NCD. These learning opportunities are open to Columbia students, new church development pastors and their spouses, potential new church development pastors, and church leaders who assist the nurture of new congregations. The Center has recently completed an extensive ecumenical study of new church development and new church leadership. This research explored the effect of new church development on denominational membership growth, provided an empiri- cal basis for profiles of new church development pastors, and focused on different profiles of new church development leadership that were found in racially and eth- nically diverse communities. For more information, please contact the Center for New Church Development. 44 International Theological Education Columbia is committed to the task of preparing students for ministry in a world that is shrinking rapidly and where preoccupation with parochial concerns is no longer an option. A varied program of international education has emerged from serious, cross-cultural dialogue with church leaders in other parts of the world. His- torically, more than seventy percent of the second year M.Div. students have partici- pated in one of Columbia's international programs. These programs include: 1. An international component for the second year course, "Alternative Context For Ministry." Students may choose to take this course in an international setting. During the 2002-2003 academic year three international alternative contexts for ministry were offered: Mexico, Jamaica, and Central Europe. 2. A three-week Middle East Seminar in late May and early June. 3. Supervised ministry placements for Columbia students in Caribbean churches under the supervision of experienced Caribbean pastors. 4. Exchange programs and internships in England, Germany, Jamaica, Kenya, South Africa, Korea, Scotland, and Switzerland. 5. A joint Doctor of Ministry program with the United Theological College of the West Indies. Many of the classes are held in Kingston, Jamaica. 6. International students, faculty, and pastors working and studying on the Colum- bia campus. 7. A two week D. Min. course held at the Evangelical Theological Seminary in Cuba with Cuban pastors on issues of ministry in a changing world. 8. A program on the church in China that sends members of the Columbia commu- nity to China, brings Chinese church leaders to the seminary, and organizes inter- national conferences on the church in China. 9. A January pilgrimage to the Holy Land. For further information, write to the Director of International Theological Education. Campbell Scholars The Campbell Scholars Seminar, named in honor of Columbia's former trustee and benefactor John Bulow Campbell, began in the fall of 2000. The seminar's pur- pose is to help Columbia and the church think more clearly about the mission of the church in the 21 st century. Scholars and pastors from around the world are invited to participate. Dr. Walter Brueggemann, McPheeters Professor of Old Testament, con- vened the 2000 Campbell Scholars Seminar. The theme was "Mission of the Church in the Twenty-First Century: Mission as Hope in Action." Dr. Catherine Gonzalez, Professor of Church History, convened the 2001 Campbell Scholar Seminar. The theme was "Context and Catholicity: One Faith or Many?" The 2002 seminar was convened by Dr. Kathleen O'Connor, Professor of Old Testament Language, Literature, and Exegesis, and addressed the theme: "Mission in a World of Hunger." 45 Evangelism Emphasis In 1981 Columbia initiated a program in evangelism. Under the direction of the Peachtree Professor of Evangelism and Church Growth, a program of courses for basic and advanced degree students has been developed that focuses on the church's evangelistic mission in the rapidly changing context of North America. Students wishing to emphasize evangelism and mission are urged to include an internship (from one summer to one year) in a teaching congregation with strong missional commitments. In addition to course offerings, the professor works with the Thomp- son Scholars Program, a continuing education opportunity that brings to the cam- pus pastors from the PC (USA). The ten-day intensive study experience prepares evangelism leaders for the future. Christian Spirituality Emphasis and Certificate Columbia offers study and growth opportunities in the spiritual life. Christian spirituality explores the relationship with God how it is initiated, affirmed, and nurtured. Spiritual development demands that hard ethical questions about the liv- ing of faith in a changing world be asked. To respond to the growing interest to Christian spirituality, since 1995 Columbia has offered a Certificate in Spiritual Formation, designed for both laypersons and ministers who want to encourage spiritual growth. While the work is challenging, no specific degree is required as a prerequisite. The program is designed for comple- tion within a three-year period. Courses are offered in one-week or weekend seg- ments throughout the year, with a total of six elective courses plus the Immersion Week, a practicum, and a pilgrimage requirement. The following is a visual repre- sentation of the curriculum for the Certificate in Spiritual Formation over a three- year cycle: Fall Spring Summer Immersion Week Prayer in Many Forms Immersion Week History of Christian Spirituality Spirituality and the Formation of Community Immersion Week New Testament Spirituality Immersion Week Spirituality of Compassion Literature and Practice of Spiritual Direction Immersion Week Reformed Spirituality Immersion Week Personality and Spirituality Group Spiritual Direction Teaching Spiritual Formation Preparation for Practicum Basic degree students and their spouses may participate in offerings of the Spiri- tual Formation program. While a student might complete most components of the Spiritual Formation program while at seminary, at least one major component in the design of the Spiritual Formation program, the Practicum, is located in the student's first ministry setting following graduation. This program provides structure and re- sources to help seminarians nurture their understanding, experience, and practice of the Christian life as they prepare for the ministries to which God is calling them. 46 Columbia's D.Min. program offers a specialization in Christian Spirituality. Those enrolled in the program explore their own journeys of faith and also the relation between spirituality, ministerial identity, and the church's life and mission in the world. This degree offers opportunities for personal spiritual growth and the devel- opment of leadership skills for directing retreats, workshops, and schools of prayer. For more information, refer to the D.Min. program description in the Degree Pro- grams section of this catalog. The Journeyers newsletter provides information on the spirituality emphasis and includes book suggestions, continuing education events, and renewal opportunities. A subscription is free. Columbia Colloquium Designed for both clergy and laity, Columbia's Colloquium is a major annual event that examines the life of the church. The three-day event takes place each April. Ac- tivities include worship services, lectures, and formal and informal occasions for visiting with guest speakers, faculty members, and friends. The Alumni/ae Associa- tion dinner occurs during this time. The 2003 event, April 21-23, will honor Charlie Cousar and Walter Brueggemann by building on their work in creative ways focus. The title is "Shaking Earth and Heaven: Bible, Church, and the Changing Global Order"and will feature keynotes from Leander Keck, Beverly Gaventa, Louis Martyn, Patrick D. Miller, Louis Stulman, and Carol Newsom. Smyth Lectures The Smyth Lectures at Columbia were begun in 1911 by the bequest of the Rev. Thomas Smyth, D.D., pastor of Second Presbyterian Church in Charleston, South Carolina. The aim was to establish "a course of lectures on the fundamental prin- ciples of the Christian faith." The Smyth Lectures are presented to the seminary com- munity and are open to all ministers and laypersons who wish to attend. The October 2002 lectures were given by Beverly Roberts Gaventa, the Helen H. P. Manson Professor of New Testament Literature and Exegesis at Princeton Theo- logical Seminary. Dr. Gaventa engaged the topic "Nothing Will Be Impossible with God: Theology in the Lukan Story." Dr. L. Serene Jones, Associate Professor of Theology at Yale Divinity School and a Faculty Appointment in the Department of African- American Studies at Yale Uni- versity, will give the 2003 lectures on October 14-16. The Southern Institute For Business And Professional Ethics In 2000, Columbia and The Southern Institute for Business and Professional Eth- ics became partners in order to encourage common interests and mutually beneficial programs. From corporate leadership forums to high school classrooms, the South- ern Institute emphasizes the practical benefits of ethical discourse and education, offering innovative programs, services, and resources that address the challenges of today's complex world of business and the professions. Individuals and organiza- tions as well as tomorrow's leadership are the focus of the institute's programs. 47 w -.--^ Community Life Many networks of relationships and organizations, both formal and informal, shape community life at Columbia. The life of the seminary is as easily celebrated over a cup of coffee as it is in the ceremony of graduation. The following paragraphs briefly describe some of the structured events and organizations in which students participate during the academic year. Yearly Schedule The academic year is composed of two long semesters of fourteen weeks each and a short January term. During the summer, the seminary offers a full program of supervised ministry, an eight- week course in beginning Greek, and a four-week sum- mer session designed primarily for D.Min. students and ministers interested in con- tinuing education. Orientation All entering basic degree students and international students are required to at- tend an orientation program that occurs during the days preceding the regular open- ing of the seminary in the fall. It offers an opportunity for new students to become acquainted with each other, with student body leaders, and with members of the faculty. Assessment tests are administered to help new and transfer students under- stand how their particular educational backgrounds and experiences have prepared them for theological education. All transfer students must come to the Academic Affairs Office during orientation so that their previous course work is officially trans- ferred in and a plan for their work at Columbia can be established. Returning basic degree students are also required to participate in orientation days that include activities such as a debriefing of the summer supervised ministry or intern programs, a discussion of procedures for receiving a call from a congregation, preparation for ordination examinations, and consultation with faculty advisers. Community Worship and Convocations Each regular class day, the seminary community gathers for worship to express its thanksgiving for and need of God's grace, to hear God's word, and to pray for the church and the world. Students, faculty, staff, others from the seminary community, and invited guests lead worship for the community. The sacrament of the Lord's Supper is celebrated each Friday. Wednesday forums provide an alternative to the traditional worship service. Fo- rums offer the Columbia community opportunities to consider significant issues for the church in the world, to be exposed to persons from other traditions and parts of the earth, or to be directed in spiritual formation. A majority of the forums are de- signed and led by student organizations. 49 Several times during the year, the seminary community gathers for convocations and other special services. At opening convocation in the fall and at graduation each spring, students are recognized for outstanding academic work and for service to the church through the presentation of awards, prizes, and fellowships. Descrip- tions of these awards are given below along with a listing of recent recipients. Student Organizations and Activities Student Coordinating Council The Student Coordinating Council is the student government association of the seminary. It initiates discussion and decisions within the student body, responds to the needs of the student community, coordinates student and community activities, and oversees the work of the various student organizations. It represents the inter- ests of the entire seminary community, i.e., students on and off campus, interna- tional students, and student families. Barnabas Fellowship Inspired and informed by the ministry of Barnabas (Acts 11:22-26), the Barnabas Fellowship strives to foster Christian fellowship and service within the seminary community. The fellowship aims to "exhort one another to remain faithful to the Lord with steadfast devotion"; explore the missional vocation of the church and each Christian; and provide opportunities for Christian fellowship and growth. Black Seminarians Association This association seeks to identify and voice the unique concerns of Black seminar- ians by creating an on-campus environment that nurtures their spiritual, intellec- tual, emotional, and physical needs. Fellowship for Theological Dialogue Established to encourage every student to the highest possible scholarship, the Fellowship for Theological Dialogue offers open membership to all students and faculty. To support theological scholarship, it sponsors lectures, informal discussions with visiting lecturers, symposia led by members of the faculty, and other meetings. Imago Dei This organization promotes and supports the welfare of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people and their friends in the seminary, the church catholic, and the community at large. Korean- American Student Association This association addresses the needs and concerns of Korean- American students and serves as a voice and channel of communication on their behalf within the larger seminary community. 50 Society for Missionary Inquiry Founded in 1832, this society has been instrumental through the years in promot- ing an active interest in missions among the students and throughout the church. The society provides hospitality for international students and visitors on the Co- lumbia campus. Through the work of the society, a number of students have re- sponded to the challenge of international missions. Spouses of Seminarians Designed primarily for the spouses of regularly enrolled students, this organiza- tion provides spouses of students, spouses of faculty and staff, and other invited persons with opportunities to meet together for study and for the sharing of mutual concerns and interests. The Spouses of Seminarians organization also sponsors a number of events for the entire Columbia community. Women's Issues in Ministry This organization offers support for women students as well as opportunities for dialogue about issues of particular concern to women in ministry. Activities include annual retreats and opportunities to attend conferences and workshops that focus on women's issues for ministry. Recreation Program Athletic and recreational activities are available and open to all students and their families. These activities include volleyball, football, basketball, soccer, softball, ten- nis, aerobics, table tennis, and golf. Supply Preaching Columbia works with local congregations in making arrangements for student supply preaching. Students are ordinarily assigned on a rotating basis to churches that have requested supply ministers. Student Handbooks The Student Handbook, which is published each year, contains complete infor- mation for basic degree students on matters such as housing, student services, and seminary policies and procedures. More detailed information for Th.M, D.Min., and Th.D. students can be found in the handbooks for those particular programs. Placement Columbia's students find a wide range of ministry options available to them at graduation. While the majority of basic degree graduates accept calls to congrega- tional ministries, others discover that their gifts and interests lead them into differ- ent avenues of Christian service to the church and world. These avenues include further graduate study in one of the traditional theological disciplines; Clinical Pas- 51 toral Education; work in international missions; service in a social ministry agency; chaplaincy in hospitals, schools, or the military services; campus ministry; teaching; and ministry in denominational staff positions. A comprehensive placement program helps students explore their ministerial op- tions. Workshops 1 assist students as they prepare for denominational exams, com- pose personal information forms, prepare for interviews, negotiate calls, and plan for continuing education. Columbia's Presbyterian students consistently surpass the national averages on the ordination exams of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Columbia maintains close ties with congregations seeking pastors and other call- ing agencies. Descriptive files are kept on a wide variety of ministry opportunities. A senior profile booklet is distributed annually to requesting churches. In addition, individual personal information forms are sent to congregations and agencies that request them. Each year many pastor nominating committees come to campus to interview seniors. As a result of these efforts, graduates ordinarily receive calls in a timely manner. The seminary's placement services are also available to its advanced degree stu- dents and alumni /ae. Awards and Prizes Through the gifts of alumni /ae and friends of the seminary, several prizes and awards have been established to recognize the outstanding academic achievements of students. The Wilds Book Prize was established by Louis T. Wilds of Columbia, South Caro- lina, in 1917. In 1992, an addition to the fund was made by Mary Scott Wilds Hill, Annie Edmunds Wilds McLeod, Murphey Candler Wilds, and their children in memory of their parents and grandparents, Laura Candler Wilds and Louis T. Wilds, Jr. The fund provides a cash award to the graduating M.Div. student selected by the faculty for the highest distinction in his or her academic work over the entire semi- nary program. The Lyman and Myki Mobley Prize in Biblical Scholarship has been established in memory of Donald Lyman Mobley '77 and Myki Powell Mobley (Candler School of Theology '77). A cash award is given each year to the student or faculty member doing exemplary work in the field of biblical scholarship as it relates to the worship and work of the church. The Paul T Fuhrmann Book Prize in Church History was established in 1962 by an alumnus of the seminary to honor the late Dr. Paul T. Fuhrmann, former professor of church history. The cash award is made annually to the student who has shown the most outstanding achievement in church history. The Florrie Wilkes Sanders Prize in Theology is given by the family of Florrie Wilkes Sanders of Atlanta, Georgia. A cash award is given each year to the student present- ing the best paper showing sound theological scholarship and relevance to the needs of Christian people in the contemporary world. Special attention is given to papers relating theology to the education, professions, and avocations of laypersons. 52 The Emma Gaillard Boyce Memorial Award is made annually by the Rev. David Boyce, an alumnus of the seminary, in honor of his mother, a devoted music teacher, choir director, church musician, and minister's wife. A cash prize is awarded to the stu- dent writing the best paper on the creative use of music in worship. Abdullah Awards of three types are made available each year by the Rev. Gabriel Abdullah, an alumnus of the seminary. The cash prizes are for the best paper setting forth a plan for the teaching of Bible in the public schools; the second is for the best paper designing a program for the development of moral and spiritual values in the public schools; and the third is for the best paper on the subject, "How to make the church school hour the most interesting hour of the week." The Indiantown Country Church Award was established by the family of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Stuckey in their honor to highlight the work of ministry in churches in rural areas. The cash prize is awarded annually to a student who has done outstand- ing work in the summer in a rural ministry. The Ludwig Richard Max Dewitz Biblical Studies Award is a cash award given along with a copy of the Hebrew Old Testament to the basic degree student who prepared the best Old Testament exegesis during the academic year. A judging committee of professors of Old Testament nominates a person to the faculty for election. The Samuel A. Cartledge Biblical Studies Award is given to the basic degree student who prepared the best New Testament exegesis during the academic year. A cash award is given along with a copy of the Greek New Testament. A judging committee of professors of New Testament nominates a person to the faculty for election. The Presbyterian Women of the Presbytery of St. Andrew Preaching Award is a cash award given for the best sermon preached by a student during the academic year. James T and Celeste M. Boyd Book Fund Award is presented to a graduating senior as a means of encouraging and helping establish a personal theological library of books and resources. The C. Virginia Harrison Memorial Fund Award is presented to a rising senior who is conscientious, responsible, hardworking, and in need of financial assistance. The president, in consultation with the secretary to the president, selects the recipient of this award. The Columbia Leadership Award is given to a graduating senior who shows promise of providing outstanding leadership to the church. The recipient will have demon- strated unusual leadership qualities at Columbia as well as spiritual depth and in- tegrity. The William Dudley Fund Award is a cash prize presented to two Master of Divinity seniors who have evidenced achievement and interest in, and commitment to, evan- gelism and church growth. The award is to be used within a five-year period for continuing education or graduate study in evangelism and church growth at Co- lumbia. 53 The Harold J. Riddle Memorial Book Award is presented to one or more seniors, se- lected by the faculty in consultation with the pastoral care faculty, who show highest distinction in the field of pastoral care, especially in the area of terminally ill pa- tients. The Florie S. Johnson Award was established by the family of Florie S. Johnson in memory of their mother, who was a devoted teacher committed to lay ministry through the church of Jesus Christ. The award is given to a senior who presents the best paper setting forth a plan for pastoral care to the aging and who shows promise of providing such ministry in a parish setting. The George and Sally Telford Award is designed to recognize each year an outstand- ing graduate in the Doctor of Ministry program. The award will be granted to a graduating D.Min. student who shows exceptional ability for congregational leader- ship with an emphasis on social justice issues and vision for the church. Graduate Fellowships Each year the seminary awards one or more fellowships to outstanding gradu- ates completing the M.Div. degree. The purpose of these fellowships is to recognize superior intellectual achievement demonstrated during the course of the regular semi- nary program and to provide a modest support for graduate work beyond the first professional degree. Fellowships must be used toward an accredited master's de- gree or doctoral graduate degree program in which the recipient engages in the schol- arly pursuit of an academic theological discipline. The Harvard A. Anderson Fellowship was established in 1983 by the Rev. and Mrs. Harvard A. Anderson of Orlando, Florida. This fellowship is awarded to the gradu- ate determined by the faculty to have the greatest potential for future academic achievement. The Fannie Jordan Bryan Fellowships were established through a generous legacy left to Columbia by the late Mrs. Fannie Jordan Bryan of Columbia, South Carolina. The Columbia Friendship Circle Graduate Fellowship is awarded to outstanding gradu- ates who have completed the Master of Divinity degree. The purpose of the fellow- ship is to recognize superior achievement and to provide support for further study. The Columbia Graduate Fellowships were initiated by the Class of 1941. The Anna Church Whitner Memorial Fellowships are given periodically from a legacy left to the seminary in 1928 by the late William C. Whitner of Rock Hill, South Caro- lina, in memory of his mother. Emma Gaillard Boyce Graduate Fellowship was established by the Rev. David Gaillard Boyce, an alumnus of the seminary, in honor of his mother. It is awarded to a gradu- ating senior or clergyperson who enrolls in a graduate program of music and /or worship. 54 Prizes, Awards, and Fellowships for 2002 Wilds Book Prize Jonathan Kaplan Paul T Fuhrmann Book Prize in Church History Todd Sutton Ludwig Richard Max Dewitz Old Testament Studies Award Michael Kirby Presbyterian Women of the Presbytery of St. Andrew Preaching Award James Thomas fames T. and Celeste M. Boyd Memorial Book Fund Awards David Dault Christopher Denny Rebekah Durham The C. Virginia Harrison Memorial Fund Award Sarah Erickson Columbia Seminary Leadership Award Connie Lee William Dudley Award for Evangelism and Church Growth Jennifer Fouse Jerry Utt Harold J. Riddle Memorial Book Award Lisa Eye Harvard A. Anderson Fellowship Jonathan Kaplan George and Sally Telford Award Francisco A. Rodes-Gonzalez Columbia Graduate Fellowship Susanna Hendy Karen Ricks Columbia Friendship Circle Graduate Fellowship Joshua Braley Indiantown Country Church Award Jerry Utt Lyman & Myki Mobley Prize in Biblical Scholarship Edwin Searcy Florrie Wilkes Sanders Prize in Theology Frederick Lubs Abdullah Award Carla Dunbar 55 Curriculum and Courses The teaching program at Columbia is arranged in four areas: Biblical, Historical- doctrinal, Practical Theology, and Supervised Ministry. Interdisciplinary courses, which combine studies in two or more of these areas, are also taught in the degree programs. While classroom instruction is foundational to all degree programs, the goal is to equip students to continue their education independently. The resources of the library, the structure of course work, and independent study courses encourage realization of that goal. Biblical Area studies seek to provide students with the necessary skills and tools to interpret the Bible with faithfulness, integrity, and imagination for a world that is much different from that in which the books of the Bible were written. To this end, Biblical Area courses focus on the languages (Hebrew and Greek), history, cultures, and worldviews of the ancient Mediterranean peoples, in order to clarify how the Bible spoke to those to whom it was first addressed. At the same time, Biblical Area courses give students the opportunity to practice appropriate and creative means of hearing Scripture anew today, in our own cultural and historical contexts, so that it may continue to speak to us and to our world in fresh and powerful ways. Historical-Doctrinal Area studies help students understand the past as a means of comprehending the present. Students engaged in these studies also struggle to form their own theology and to discover what it means to be Christian today. Since Co- lumbia stands within a Reformed tradition, historical-doctrinal studies are concerned not only with right thinking, but also with the relation of Christian faith and doc- trine to all arenas of life. Therefore, studies in this area engage students in consider- ation of the social, political, economic, and cultural life of today in the United States and across the world. 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 pro- phetic and reconciling way as it works out its mission in the world. Practical Theology Area studies center on the functioning of the theologian as a minister with a concern 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 pas- tor, evangelist, leader of worship, preacher, teacher, and administrator. Since the shape of the ministry of tomorrow is not fully known, these studies seek to train students to understand the issues involved, to help them see their own strengths and weak- nesses, 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 curriculum. Students are involved in the actual practice of ministry under competent supervision. Through experiential, relational, and inductive learning, students explore the forms, styles, contents, and concepts of ministry and put into practice what they have learned through studies in the biblical, historical-doctrinal, and Practical Theology Areas. These studies are integrated with the practice of ministry and personhood of each student. 57 Courses of Instruction The following pages provide representative illustration of the courses taught by the faculty of Columbia. The Registrar publishes the specific course offerings in the preceding spring each year. Copies are available in the Academic Affairs Office and on the web. The faculty reserves the right to modify individual course requirements within a degree program. Such changes will be effective the next time such courses are of- fered or at a later date as determined by the faculty. Degree programs and their ma- jor requirements will remain unchanged for students entering that program, but changes may be made at any time to be effective for all entering students in the next academic year. The designation of units within the course descriptions listed below applies to students within the M.Div. and M.A.T.S. programs. For further details on the unit system, see the Columbia Calendar and Unit System on page 10. Students in ad- vanced degree programs use the credit system. A one-unit course ordinarily is equal to three credits. Descriptions of courses that can be taken as electives within the M.Div. curricu- lum contain pedagogical objective designations within brackets (e.g., {K, T, ML} ). These letters correspond to the six pedagogical objectives described on page 7. The letter in the course designation is determined by the area in which it is of- fered: B for Biblical; HD for Historical-Doctrinal; P for Practical Theology; I for Inter- disciplinary; and SM for Supervised Ministry. Courses whose numbers are prefaced by A.T.A. are offered by the Atlanta Theological Association. The hundred's digit refers to the level of the course and whether it is required for the Master of Divinity degree program or elective: 100s are required courses ordinarily taken in the first year of study. 200s are required courses ordinarily taken in the second year of study 300s are required courses ordinarily taken in the third year of study. 500s are elective courses designed primarily for first and second year students but open to advanced students by permission of the instructor. 600s are elective courses designed for advanced students (third year and gradu- ate students) but open to others when prerequisites have been met, space is available, and permission has been given by the instructor. 700s are off-campus electives at advanced level. 58 Biblical Area Faculty: Elizabeth Johnson (chair), Kathleen O'Connor, Stanley P. Saunders, Christine Roy Yoder Required Courses for the M.Drv. Degree B021 Essentials of Greek B. Johnson Provides an intensive study of the essential elements of Koine Greek grammar, syntax, and vocabulary preparatory to reading the Greek New Testament. Required of all students who have not taken Greek in college or passed the Greek qualifying exam. 2 units 1 6 credits BUI Survey of the Old Testament O'Connor / Yoder A study of the Old Testament with special at- tention to its literary development and theo- logical content as viewed against the background of the history and religion of an- cient Israel. 1 unit 1 3 credits B153 Exegesis of the New Testament B. Johnson or Saunders Material from the Greek New Testament, or- dinarily a letter of Paul, is read and inter- preted, with particular attention to the methods and resources of exegesis and to the document's place within the New Testament and the life of the early church. Prerequisite: B021. 1 unit 1 3 credits B161 Survey of the New Testament B. Johnson or Saunders Examines the various types of literature in the New Testament, with special attention to the literary character and theological content of books. Documents are viewed in light of first- century history and culture. 1 unit 1 3 credits B222 Introductory Biblical Hebrew Yoder An intensive study of the essential elements of Hebrew grammar, syntax, and vocabulary preparatory to reading and studying exegeti- cally the Hebrew Old Testament. 1 unit 1 3 credits B233 Exegesis of the Old Testament O'Connor, Yoder, or Staff Engages in reading and exegesis of selected Old Testament passages that are significant for an understanding of the nature of ancient Hebrew literature and the faith of Israel. At- tention given to the relevance of these texts for Christian theology and to their use in the preaching and teaching ministry of the church. Prerequisite: B222. 1 unit 1 3 credits Elective Courses General and Background B514 Intertestamental Period Staff An investigation of the history of the Jewish people from the return from exile to the birth of Christ. Emphasis upon the literature (both canonical and non-canonical) of this period against the background of social, economic, political, and cultural events. Attention given to the rise of Jewish sects. Prerequisite: B161. {K,T} 1 unit 1 3 credits B613 The Household of God B. Johnson Explores the ways early Christians use kinship language and metaphors to talk about them- selves, their relationships, and the God they worship in Jesus Christ. Examines New Tes- tament texts that employ family imagery and texts that discuss family life in the context of the contemporary culture wars about families and family values. {K, CB, T} 1 unit 1 3 credits 59 B614 Reading Biblical Narrative O'Connor Explores several short Old Testament narra- tives while discussing and developing sensi- tivity to such storytelling strategies as character development, narrative voice, plot, repetition, suspense, narrative gaps and tim- ing, irony, and ambiguity. Similarities to and differences from modern Western stories are also explored. {K} 1 unit 1 3 credits B615 New Testament Ethics Saunders Examines the moral world of the first Chris- tians, with emphasis on social power in com- munity, sexuality, relations between women and men, and relations between Christians and the non-Christian world. Focuses on pas- sages from the letters of Paul and selected Gospel texts to discern how they can help shape a distinctively Christian ethos in the modern world. Prerequisites: B153 and B161. {K, T, ML} 1 unit 1 3 credits B616 Women and the Old Testament O'Connor Examines contemporary discussions about the relationship of the Bible to the diverse lives of women. Studies selected Old Testament texts as well as international feminist scholarship to investigate the Old Testament as both prob- lem and resource for believing women and seeks ways of reclaiming texts for mission/ ministry. {K, T, ML} 1 unit 1 3 credits B618 Preaching the 8th Century Prophets Staff This course will examine the work of Amos, Hosea, and Isaiah, with special attention to the use of their prophecies for the teaching and preaching of the Church. 1 unit 1 3 credits Ancient Languages B527 Greek Reading Saunders or B. Johnson Builds upon elementary Greek grammar and basic exegesis in preparation for additional courses in exegesis, for biblical electives, and for ordination exams. Prerequisite: B153. {K} 1/2 unit 1 1 1/2 credits B621 Hebrew Reading Yoder Selected texts from the Hebrew Old Testament are read with a view to increasing a student's facility in the use of the language. Special emphasis on grammatical structures and vo- cabulary. Permission of the instructor is re- quired. {K} 1/2 unit / 1 1/2 credits B622 Biblical Aramaic Staff A study of the grammatical and syntactical features of biblical Aramaic with a view to translating portions of the Old Testament writ- ten in the Aramaic language (Daniel 2:4-7:28, Ezra 4:8-6:18, 7:12-26). Prerequisite: B222. {K} 1 unit / 3 credits B617 Cross Cultural Readings of the Old Testament O'Connor Studies selected Old Testament texts using interpretations from around the globe to cre- ate a more precise awareness of how our own contexts both illuminate and limit our inter- pretations and to expose us to contextual re- alities and interpretations of other peoples. {K, C, ML, CB} 1 unit / 3 credits Old Testament Based on Hebrew Text B633 "If You Would Hear My Voice": Exegesis of Deuteronomy O'Connor Engages in exegesis and close reading of the book of Deuteronomy; attends to the book's rhetorical strategies and its political and theo- logical intentions. Asks how/if the book is helpful in faith contexts today. Prerequisite: B222. {K, T} 1 unit / 3 credits 60 B634 Jeremiah and the God Who Weeps O'Connor A close reading of the book of Jeremiah; places the book within the history and tradition of Hebrew prophecy and analyzes the book as theological and political literature, centering on Israel's experience of exile. Seeks to find in the book theological resources for local faith communities. Prerequisite: B222. {K, T} 1 unit 1 3 credits Old Testament Based on English Text B542 Jeremiah Staff Considers the book of Jeremiah as it emerged from the poetry of a person to a canonical re- source for an exilic community. Attention given to ways in which the book may be a theological resource for the contemporary church in the United States in its situation of disestablishment. {K, SF, ML} 1 unit 1 3 credits B647 The Wisdom Literature O'Connor or Yoder Examines the books of Proverbs, Job, and Qoheleth as theological resources for mission/ ministry today; places these books in the con- text of other ancient Near Eastern literature and briefly considers the Song of Songs, Sirach, and Wisdom of Solomon. Attention given to creation themes and to the enigmatic character of female wisdom. Prerequisite: B141.{K,T} 1 unit 1 3 credits B648 Lamentation and Weeping in the Old Testament O'Connor Studies Psalms of lament, Jeremiah's confes- sions, and the book of Lamentations as re- sources for mission /ministry today. {K, T, ML} 1 unit 1 3 credits B649 God in the Whirlwind: The Book of Job and the Practice of Ministry O'Connor Explores the Book of Job in close readings and considers it from numerous theological per- spectives, addressing relationships of the book's theological visions to the practice of ministry. {K, T, ML} 1 unit 1 3 credits New Testament Based on Greek Text B553 Galatians Cousar Examines exegetically the Greek text of Paul's letter to the Galatians, with special attention to the "hearing" ofthe letter both in the an- cient Galatians communities and today and to the critical theological issues. Prerequisite: B021, B153. {K, ML, T} 1 unit 1 3 credits B651 The Gospel According to Matthew Saunders A detailed examination of Matthew, the favor- ite Gospel of the early church, with emphasis on ways contemporary Christians, especially those dealing with fear, violence, and rapid cultural transition, might read, and be read by, this version of the Jesus Story. Prerequisite: B021, B153. {K, T} 1 unit 1 3 credits B652 Luke and Acts Saunders Explores the primary themes and motifs of Luke's two-volume work, with particular at- tention to this evangelist's eschatology, social agendas, and appropriation of Israel's pro- phetic traditions. Prerequisites: B021, B153. {K,T} 1 unit 1 3 credits 61 New Testament Based on English Text B662 The Gospel Parables Staff Examines the nature of the parable form; the history of the interpretation of the parables; the meaning of the parables in the context of Jesus' ministry and in the theology of the in- dividual Evangelists; literary criticism and the representation of the meaning of the parables. Prerequisite: B161. {K, T} 1 unit 1 3 credits B667 Second Corinthians B. Johnson An exegetical investigation of the letter with special attention to issues of pastoral identity and money. {K, T} 1 unit 1 3 credits B668 First Corinthians Staff Combines interpretation with a thematic treat- ment of such topics as unity and division, sexual morality, the Lord's Supper, the gift of the Spirit, and death and resurrection. Atten- tion given to Pauline perspectives and cultur- ally (e.g., Paul's and North American culture) contextual exegesis with a focus on contem- porary issues such as pluralism, sexual libera- tion, political infighting, individualism versus communalism, and problems of pastoral min- istry. {K, T, ML} 1 unit 1 3 credits Biblical Theology B574 New Testament Theology Staff The nature of New Testament theology, the use of texts in constructive theology, and the unity and diversity of the New Testament are inves- tigated in the light of the primary theological claims of the New Testament writings. Prereq- uisites: B161 and B153. {K, CB, T} 1 unit 1 3 credits B670 Yoder Interpretive Methods, the Bible, and the Church Considers various methods for interpreting Old Testament texts, including literary, histori- cal, and ideological criticisms. Attention given to the role of the reader and community, the nature of text, and the possible contributions of each method to the teaching and preaching ministries of the church. Prerequisite: B141. (CB, ML, T} 1 unit 1 3 credits B671 Rebuilding Our House: Community and Theology in the Post-Exile Yoder Explores the socio-historical and theological world of the Jewish people in the post-exile (539-331 BCE) through consideration of bibli- cal texts and non-canonical resources of the period. Emphasizes the redefinition of the community, the role of the temple, issues of idolatry and purity, and the threat of "foreign" women, and considers how the post-exile may challenge and inform understandings of the contemporary church and the practice of min- istry. Prerequisite: B141. {K, CB, T} 1 unit 1 3 credits B672 Death of Jesus B. Johnson An examination of the wide variety of ways early Christians interpreted Jesus' death. What did they think happened when Jesus died? What did it mean to God? What did it mean for the world? Prerequisites: B161. {K, CB, T} 1 unit 1 3 credits B673 Women's Experience in Early Christianity B. Johnson Examines early Christian literature and at- tempts to reconstruct women's experience in the primitive church from what authors say to and about them. Attention given to theo- logical uses of texts that address the role and status of women in family, church, and soci- ety. Prerequisites: B161. {CB, ML, T} 1 unit 1 3 credits 62 B674 New Testament Spirituality Seminar Saunders Explores topics and issues pertaining to the retrieval of the spirituality of the earliest Chris- tians for the church today. Focuses on the in- tersection of culture and spirituality, central theological convictions, the experience of the Spirit, and the ways life in the Spirit involved conflict with the powers. Attempts to learn from and appropriate the spiritual traditions of the first Christians in the life of the church today. Prerequisite: B161 and B153. {K, T, ML} 1 unit 1 3 credits B675 The Body of Christ: Eschatology, Mission, and Church in the New Testament Saunders Explores the eschatological convictions and practices of the earliest Christians, especially their understandings of their mission and the distinctive communal character of the church. Attempts to discern ways of re-appropriating within our own cultural settings the "last days" convictions, practices, and missional orientation of the earliest Christians. Prereq- uisite: B161 and B153. {K, T, ML} 1 unit 1 3 credits B679 Interpretation of the Gospel of Mark Saunders Explores the nature of Mark's parabolic pre- sentation of the story of Jesus, using some of the more recent literary and sociological ap- proaches. Students pursue a reading of the Greek text alongside critical engagement with some of the more recent interpretations of Mark. Prerequisite: B153. {K, T} 1 unit 1 3 credits Independent Studies The following courses provide students an opportunity to engage in individualized work on various problems in the Biblical Area un- der the supervision of an instructor. B692 Exegetical Research in Old Testament O'Connor or Yoder 1 unit 1 3 credits B693 Research in Old Testament Criticism or Theology O'Connor or Yoder 1 unit 1 3 credits B694 Independent Study in Biblical Languages Staff 1 unit 1 3 credits B695 Exegetical Research in New Testament B. Johnson or Saunders 1 unit 1 3 credits B696 Research in New Testament Criticism or Theology B. Johnson or Saunders 1 unit 1 3 credits 63 Historical Doctrinal Area Faculty: Carlos Cardoza-Orlandi, T. Erskine Clarke (chair), Mark Douglas, Charles E. Raynal, Marcia Y. Riggs, George W. Stroup, Haruko Ward Required Courses for the M.Div. Degree HD320 American Religious and Cultural History Clarke A study of the history of religion in the United States. Special attention given to the complex relationship of religion to U.S. culture. 1/2 unit /l 1/2 credits HD120 Introduction to Church History Ward An overall picture of the formation, develop- ment, and outcome of Christian doctrine and practice in its socio-cultural, political, and eco- nomic context. While this course traces the major geographical shifts in the institutional "centers" of Christianity, it also pays attention to the growth of diverse local traditions. It in- troduces Christian literature of various genres and assists students to read texts in context by giving them the tools of analyses, critique, and empathy. 1 unit / 3 credits HD233 Christian Theology I Stroup An introduction to the basic doctrines of Chris- tian faith. Attention given to classical theologi- cal paradigms in the Christian tradition, their reinterpretation in contemporary theology, and the significance of theology for the life and ministry of the church. 1 unit 1 3 credits HD234 Christian Theology II Stroup The continuation of HD233. Studies the dis- tinctive shape of classical and contemporary Reformed theology within larger Christian tradition, and the contribution of black, evan- gelical, feminist, and Latin American libera- tion theological perspectives to the life and ministry of the church in our context. 1 unit 1 3 credits HD360 Introduction to World Christianity Cardoza-Orlandi A survey of the diffusion and transformation of Christianity, focusing on contemporary is- sues in theology and missiology in the Fourth/ Fifths world. Topics such as feminist theolo- gies, inculturation, contextualization, inter- cultural and inter-faith encounters, environmental issues, and justice and peace are considered. 1/2 unit 1 1 1/2 credits HD372 Christian Ethics Douglas or Riggs A study of the biblical, theological, and philo- sophical foundations of Christian ethics for guidance in Christian decision-making. 1 unit / 3 credits Elective Courses General HD610 Introduction to U.S. Religion and Cultural History Clarke A study of American religious, social, and cul- tural traditions. Designed to give international students a historical and social context for their studies in the U.S.; to help them place their theological studies in the larger context of American society; and to explore the com- plex relationships between religion and cul- ture in American life. {K, C, T} 1 unit 1 3 credits 64 HD613 Cultural Anthropology for Cross- Cultural Mission and Ministry Cardoza-Orlandi Explores the dynamics of cross-cultural, inter- cultural, and interfaith mission and ministries using cultural anthropology as a theoretical tool. Theoretical and experiential material is integrated with theological perspectives in an attempt to develop a theology for cross-cul- tural mission and ministry. {K, C, T} 1 unit 1 3 credits HD615 American Cultural Issues Clarke Explores the character of contemporary U.S. culture from a historical perspective. Critical social and cultural issues provide the primary focus, especially as these issues have influ- enced and continue to influence the ministry of the church. {K, T} 1 unit 1 3 credits HD619 Black Church Studies Seminar Riggs I Clarke Explores historical and contemporary aspects of the Black religious experience in the United States. Topics may include Black women and religion, the civil rights movement, and mod- els of religious ethical leadership in the Black church tradition. {K, T} 1 unit I '3 credits HD664 The Study of Religion: Theory, Traditions, and Theology Cardoza-Orlandi Introduction to different theoretical ap- proaches in the study of religion. Readings by Weber, Durkheim, and Marx, complemented by contemporary readings by Peter Berger, Clifford Geertz, Levi-Strauss, Mary Douglas, Victor Turner. Considers the implications these readings and approaches have for theology, particularly mission theology. {K, T, ML} 1 unit 1 3 credits Historical Studies HD621 Slavery and Religion in the American South Clarke Explores both the religious life of the slave quarters and the role of religion among whites in the defense of slavery. What was the char- acter of African American Christianity and what were its links to traditional African reli- gions? What was the character of southern white religious life and, in particular, how did Columbia Theological Seminary respond to the issue of slavery? {K, T, ML} 1/2 unit/1 1/2 credits HD622 Fundamentalism in the U.S. Clarke Explores the history of fundamentalism as a distinct movement within evangelical Protes- tantism in the U.S. What theological assump- tions and commitments can be seen in fundamentalism? How is fundamentalism to be understood in relationship to U.S. culture and to economic and political life in the U.S.? {K,T} 1/2 unit II 1/2 HD623 Eucharist of Crumbs: Women and Vocational Identity in the Medieval and Reformation Church Ward A chronological survey of the reformation movements from the late medieval to early modern period (14C-17C) that constantly asks for a re-definition of "The Age of European Discovery, Expansion and Reformation." It examines the different levels of reform efforts in Catholic, Protestant and Radical churches in Europe societies as well as in their mission churches in Africa, Asia and the Americas. It discusses such issues as the changing Euro- pean Christian understanding of gender, class, ethnicity, other races and religions, and its glo- bal impact in the following years. {K, CB, T} 1 unit/3 credits 65 HD623 "(Was it the) Age of Discoveries, Expansions, and Reformations of the Western Christendom(?) Ward A chronological survey of the reformation movements from the late medieval to early modern period (14C-17C) that constantly asks for a re-definition of "The Age of European Discovery, Expansion and Reformation." It examines the different levels of reform efforts within the Catholic church before and concur- rent with the Protestant Reformation. The larger political, economic, and social changes will provide the context of discussion for such issues as the European Christian understand- ing of gender and class as well as of other races, ethnicity and religions, and its global impact in the following years. {K, CB, T} 1 unit/3 credits Doctrinal Studies HD530 Christian Doctrine Staff Studies some particular doctrine of the Chris- tian faith from the perspective of classical and contemporary Reformed theology in conver- sation with other theological traditions. Atten- tion given to the development of the doctrine and to its interpretation for the life and minis- try of the church in the modern world. {K, T} 1 unit 1 3 credits HD531 The Theology of Calvin Staff An in-depth study of one or more books of the Institutes of the Christian Religion in the con- text of classical Christian theology, the devel- opment of Reformed theology, and contemporary theological thought. {K, T} 1 unit 1 3 credits HD532 Reformed Theology: Its Shape and Development Stroup Examines the development of Reformed the- ology from the early sixteenth century to the present, focusing on major Reformed theolo- gians (e.g., Calvin, Edwards, Schleiermacher, Barth, and Moltmann) and significant Re- formed documents, such as creeds and con- fessions. Attempts to identify the continuities and enduring convictions of Reformed theol- ogy as well as subsequent changes and devel- opments. {K, CB} 1 unit 1 3 credits HD533 Introduction to Theology Staff Theological reflections on the nature of faith. Considers questions such as, What is faith? Is faith a universal phenomenon? Do all people have some kind of faith? Readings from Calvin, Kierkegaard, Barth, and Tillich. {K, T} 1 unit 1 3 credits HD630 Readings in Contemporary Theology Stroup 1 unit 1 3 credits HD631 Sin and Grace Stroup Recognizing that many interpretations of Christian faith are based on convictions about the nature of sin and grace and the relation between them, this course examines some of the interpretations of sin and grace, the dif- ferent ways in which churches understand their relation, and the implications of this is- sue for the life on the church and the practice of ministry. {K, CB, T} 1 unit 1 3 credits HD632a Theology in the Nineteenth Century Stroup A survey of the development of Christian the- ology in the nineteenth century in Europe and North America. Attention is given to the sig- nificance of the Enlightenment, its criticisms of the classical paradigms of theology, and their reinterpretation by figures such as Schleiermacher, Hegel, Kierkegaard, Bushnell, Ritschl, and Harnack. [K, T] 1 unit/3 credits 66 HD632b Theology in the Twentieth Century Stroup A survey of the development of Christian the- ology in the twentieth century following the collapse of theological liberalism after the First World War. The course focuses on the emer- gence of "Neo-orthodox" theology, especially that of Barth, Tillich, Bonhoeffer, and the Niebuhrs, the dissolution of Neo-orthodoxy at mid-century, and the emergence of new paradigms represented by Karl Rahner, pro- cess, feminist, and liberation theologies, Moltmann, Tracy, Lindbeck, and the conver- sation with postmodernism. [K, T] 1 unit/3 credits HD634b Readings in Theology: Karl Barth's Doctrine of Jesus Christ Raynal Studies Church Dogmatics IV/3, "Jesus Christ, The Lord as Servant." Attempts to understand how Karl Barth developed his understanding of Jesus Christ in relationship both to classi- cal and contemporary Christology. Aims to encourage preaching, teaching, and pastoral care of the church. (K, T} 1 unit 1 3 credits HD638a Christology of Karl Barth Stroup Will examine Barth's Christology as he devel- ops it in the context of his doctrine of recon- ciliation in volumes TV/1 and IV/3a of Church Dogmatics. [K, T, ML] 1 unit/3 credits HD638b Christology of Jurgen Moltmann Stroup Will examine Moltmann's Christology as he develops it in The Crucified God and The Way of Jesus Christ. [K, T, ML] 1 unit/3 credits HD639 Meet the Niebuhrs Douglas A study of Reinhold and H. Richard Niebuhr. From power politics to the practice of piety, from the meaning of love to language of min- istry, from the doctrine of sin to the concept of responsibility, their work serves as a series of landmarks for discussions and debates in American theology. Their theological ethics are explored by comparing their respective positions on important themes and issues. IK, CB, T} 1 unit / 3 credits HD635 Post-Modernism and Christian Theology Stroup Examines the major themes and voices in re- cent discussions about Post-Modernism and its implications for theology. Particular atten- tion given to Derrida and Foucault. Includes discussion of the nature of theological iden- tity, the role of doctrine, self-identity, and sexu- ality. {K, T} 1 unit / 3 credits HD636 Reading Paul Tillich Staff An introduction to the life and work of Paul Tillich as a Neo-Reformed theologian. Exam- ines the significant theological, philosophical, and cultural influences upon his life as well as his impact as a "theologian of culture"; con- siders ways in which he anticipated some of the transformations we now experience in a post-Christian reality. |K, CB, T} 1 unit / 3 credits HD645 Church in China Cardoza-Orlandi / Raynal Examines the history, theology, and the con- temporary context of the church in China with particular emphasis given to issues of gospel and culture. {K, C, T} 1 unit / 3 credits Philosophical Studies HD551 Philosophical Introduction Kline An introduction to philosophy through its his- tory and an exploration of the relation of phi- losophy to theology. Recommended for first-year students who have not had a course in introduction to philosophv in college. {K, CB, T} 1 unit / 3 credits 67 Ecumenics, History and Missiology, World Christianity, and World Religions HD561 Religions Encountered Cardoza-Orlandi An introduction to Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam and their historical and contemporary relationship to Christianity. Lectures and class discussions explore the religious, theological, and missiological interpretations of the en- counters of these religions with different Christian traditions (Roman Catholic, Ortho- dox, Protestant, and Pentecostal). {K, C, T} 1 unit 1 3 credits HD561B World Religions and the Global Church: Islam and Afro- Caribbean Religions Cardoza-Orlandi An introduction to Islam and Afro-Caribbean religions and their historical and contempo- rary relationship with Christianity. Explores a missiology of religious encounters based on readings from Christian and non-Christian theologians from these regions. {K, C, T} 1 unit 1 3 credits HD564 Faces of Latin American Protestantism Cardoza-Orlandi Explores the history, development, diversity, and similarities of Protestantism in Latin America and the Caribbean. Studies the dy- namics of these forms of Protestantism with Latin American liberation theology, the emer- gence of Amerindian and Afro-diaspora reli- gions, and the question of authentic Christianity in the Latin American and Carib- bean context. {K, C, T} 1 unit 1 3 credits HD661 Pentecostalism in Latin America and the Caribbean Cardoza-Orlandi An introduction to the Pentecostal traditions in Latin America and the Caribbean. Explores the history and developments of these traditions as they become rooted in a new context and be- come an emerging agent to transform the face of Christianity in the continent. {K, C, T} 1 unit 1 3 credits HD664 A Faith on Fire!: Christian Theology and Missiology from a Non-Western Perspective Cardoza-Orlandi The contribution of non-Western Christian theologians and missiologists is not a new phe- nomena. Focusing on the late 19th and 20th centuries, this course studies the theological and missiological contributions of frequently silenced and ignored non- Western theologians and missiologists and their relevance to Chris- tian communities in the West. {K, C, T} 1 unit 1 3 credits HD665 Spirit, Community, and Mission: Pentecostalism in a Global Perspective Cardoza-Orlandi Explores from a global perspective the history, development, and theologies of the Pentecos- tal traditions. Particular focus on the Latin American and African Pentecostal experience provides a window for interpretation of a tra- dition that is strongly grounded in the poor of the world. {K, C, T, ML} 1 unit 1 3 credits HD666 Missiologies from the Underside Cardoza-Orlandi Explores the birth and development of theolo- gies of mission from the Fourth-Fifths world, particularly Africa, India, and Latin America. Discusses issues of contextualization, ecology, inculturation, interfaith dialogue, and the preferential option for the poor through read- ings of theologians and missiologists such as Merci Oduyoye, John S. Pobee, Aylward Shorter, Kwane Bediako, M.M. Thomas, Stanley Samartha, Gustavo Gutierrez, Ruben Alves, Elsa Tamez, Rene Padilla. {K, C, T, ML} 1 unit 1 3 credits HD667 Identity, Religion, Theology, and Church: Hispanic/ Latino Cultures and Theologies Cardoza-Orlandi An introduction to the histories, cultures, and theologies of the Hispanic /Latino communi- ties in the United States. By looking at a vari- ety of anthropological and theological readings and sources, as well as novels and media resources, students are exposed to the 68 diversity of the cultural reality and the theo- logical and missiological endeavors of these communities. {K, C, T, ML} 1 unit 1 3 credits philosophy; includes readings from Calvin, John Howard Yoder, and Sallie McFague. {K, CB, T, ML} 1 unit 1 3 credits HD668 History of Missions: Culture and the Contextualization of the Gospel Cardoza-Orlandi A historical survey of the diffusion of Chris- tianity. Emphasizes a comparative approach of missionary methods and the process of contextualization/inculturation. Seeks to de- scribe both the transmission and reception of the gospel in particular contexts and in par- ticular historical periods. {K, C,T, ML} Ethics and Society HD576 The Bible and Christian Ethical Reflection Riggs I Saunders Examines the writings of biblical scholars and Christian ethicists for their understanding of the relationship between the Bible and ethics. Students develop their understanding of that relationship as well as models for the use of the Bible in Christian ethical reflection in the church. {K, CB, T} 1 unit 1 3 credits HD577 Sport and Religion in American Life Douglas Recognizing that Americans may go to church on Sunday morning but worship on Sunday afternoon, this class explores the socio-eco- nomic and religious dimensions of sports in America, as well as the role sports play in the church. {SF, CB, T} 1/2 unit 1 1 1/2 credits HD579 If Jesus Is Lord Douglas Considers how we understand in today's con- text the church's early confession, "Jesus is Lord." Questions whether we should use the same language today and how we might un- derstand the political implications of doing so. A cross between Christology and political HD670 Love and Justice Douglas Explores the many ways love (agape) and jus- tice have been related to each other (Are they opposed or the same? Do they function in dif- ferent spheres? Are they in dialectic tension with each other?), with emphasis on the role each concept plays in the church's attempts to address social problems. {K, CB, T} 1 unit / 3 credits HD671 Theories of Justice and Social Policy Riggs Critical analysis of classical and contemporary theories of justice and their implications for social policy regarding issues such as affirma- tive action, AIDS and drug testing, health care, and welfare reform. {K, CB, T} 1 unit 1 3 credits HD672 Figures and Themes in Liberation Ethics Riggs Examines the ethical content of the writings of various liberation theologians and ethicists and /or the ethical dimensions of topics rel- evant to struggles for liberation. {K, CB, T} 1 unit 1 3 credits HD673 The Church as Community of Moral Discourse Riggs Explores questions of how the church can en- gage purposefully in ethical reflection upon contemporary social problems and issues. Guides students in preparing models of pas- toral-prophetic ministry for the local church; includes lectures, discussion, and group case analysis. {K, T ML} 1 unit 1 3 credits 69 HD674 The Church, Ethics, and Economic Life Douglas Seeks to discover how the church should think about money, business, and its prophetic role in society. Concentrates on the following ques- tions: Can the church afford not to think of itself as a business? Or would thinking of it- self as a business mean it no longer could think of itself as a church? {K, T, ML} 1 unit 1 3 credits HD675 Issues in Medical Ethics Douglas Explores the ways in which theologians have tried to make moral sense of life and death in relation to issues in medical ethics such as euthanasia, abortion, cloning, and health care reform. {K, CB, T, ML} 1 unit 1 3 credits HD676 Providence, Theodicy, and Ethics Douglas Combines systematic theological inquiry into notions of providence and theodicy with an active ethical concern about proper human responses both personal and social to God's actions in history. {K, SF, T} 1 unit 1 3 credits HD677 Feminist/Womanist Ethics Riggs Examines historical, sociological, and theo- logical bases of feminist and womanist ethics. Explores questions that compare and contrast feminist and womanist understandings of the nature of gender oppression, socio-religious ethical issues in the analysis of sexism, and the purpose and tasks of a movement against sexist oppression. {T, CB} 1/2 units II 1/2 credits HD678 Issues in Contemporary Moral Life Riggs Studies the writings of several recent ethicists with special attention to their methods and sources in "doing ethics." Examines, in con- temporary writings, perennial themes, such as the relationship between love and justice, par- ticularism and universalism, religion and morality, and personal and social ethics. {K, CB, T} 1 unit 1 3 credits Independent Studies The following courses provide students an opportunity to engage in individualized work on various topics in the Historical-Doctrinal Area under the supervision of an instructor. HD691 Independent Study in Church History Clarke 1 unit 1 3 credits HD692 Independent Study in Theological German, French, or Spanish Staff 1 unit 1 3 credits HD693 Independent Study in Theology Stroup 1 unit 1 3 credits HD694 Independent Study in Christianity and World Religions Cardoza-Orlandi 1 unit 1 3 credits HD695 Independent Study in Philosophy Staff Any term up to 1 unit / 3 credits HD696 Independent Study in Mission, Ecumenics, and World Christianity Cardoza-Orlandi 1 unit 1 3 credits HD697 Independent Study in Ethics Riggs or Douglas 1 unit 1 3 credits 70 Practical Theology Area Faculty: Charles L. Campbell, R. Leon Carroll (chair), Ronald H. Cram, Anna Carter Flo- rence, Philip R. Gehman, J. William Harkins, Stephen A. Hayner, Emmanuel Y. Lartey, Laura S. Mendenhall, Sharon L. Mook, D. Cameron Murchison, Rodger Nishioka, Brian Wren Required Courses for M.Drv. Degree P150 Scripture Reading Practicum Florence Seeks to prepare students to be faithful and effective liturgists and oral interpreters of scripture by offering a theology of perfor- mance and proclamation appropriate for Re- formed worship; a variety of strategies for the oral interpretation of scripture; and opportu- nities for repeated and regular practice in a worship setting. Students prepare, present, and rework assigned scripture readings in the context of class reflection and discussion. Re- quired of all M.Div. students in the first se- mester, as a prerequisite for P151. Non-credit P151 The Ministry of Worship and Preaching Campbell / Florence / Wren An introduction to the preaching and worship ministry of the church; focuses on the prepa- ration and delivery of sermons within the con- text of Christian worship and on the history, theology, and practice of worship in the Re- formed and other traditions. Prerequisites: B021 and enrollment in B153. 1 unit 1 3 credits P232 Introduction to Pastoral Care Harkins / Lartey / Mook Introduces a basic understanding of the pas- toral care ministry, provides experience in pastoral visitation, and acquaints students with specific pastoral care issues faced by most clergy. Class sessions, clinical practice and supervision, verbatims, and assignments pro- vide opportunities for theological reflection; growth in personal awareness and pastoral identity; development of style, skill and meth- ods in the ministry of pastoral care; and un- derstanding pastoral care within the broader contexts in which persons live. 1 unit I '3 credits P322 Introduction to the Theory and Practice of Christian Education Cram / Nishioka Examines the possible relations between our understandings of God, mission, and educa- tion in today's church. Students analyze se- lected contemporary educational theories and practices, become familiar with basic educa- tional concepts, and begin to develop their own practical approaches as practical theolo- gians to Christian religious education in the church. 1 unit 1 3 credits Elective Courses General P505 Writing Workshop D. Campbell Designed to help students become more com- petent and effective writers at Columbia and in ministry. Includes a review of basics of grammar and composition and focuses on the particular challenge of writing in a theologi- cal setting. The power and function of writ- ten language in ministry is a central theme. non-credit P605 E.S.L. Writing Class Wade Specifically designed for students who have English as a second language. Focuses on the skills they need to study in any of the pro- grams at Columbia. Includes work on listen- ing, speaking, and reading, but the emphasis is on written work. Strongly recommended for all E.S.L. students. non-credit 71 Evangelism and Church Growth Christian Education P610 Wood Bridging Gospel and Culture: The Transcultural Gospel in Home Mission Cultural Contexts Explores the bridges between gospel and cul- ture from a missiological perspective and the transcultural aspects of the gospel. Emphasis on exploring cultural bridges that are faithful missional forms of gospel witness relevant to particular communities (New Church Devel- opment D.Min. specialization required course #1). Open to non-specialization students with permission of professor. 3 credits P611 Frontiers in Mission Strategy: Mission Strategy Planning in Local, Regional and National Contexts Wood Examines strategies of holistic church devel- opment and new church development in par- ticular. Missional planning in local, regional and national contexts is viewed through a case study method that critiques the church devel- opment/new church development strategy theologically and demographically (New Church Development D.Min. specialization required course #2). Open to non-specializa- tion students with permission of professor. 3 credits P615 Leadership for Evangelism and Church Growth in North American Congregations Wood Examines crucial selections from the literature in the field. Participants learn to analyze a con- gregation, develop a plan, train leadership, and give guidance to effective growth. Class sessions exhibit a shared style of learning and a high level of participation and student lead- ership. {K, T, ML} 1 unit 1 3 credits P522 Teaching with Imagination Cram Designed to help students develop a more imaginative approach to teaching by experi- encing a variety of teaching methods. Atten- tion given to understanding how our theology affects our methodology. {T, ML} 1 unit 1 3 credits P523A and B Literature for Christian Children Cram Provides students with the opportunity to read widely in the area of children's literature, and to evaluate resources theologically and educationally. Of special interest to caregivers of children, teachers, and persons who seek to establish a children's resource center in the local church; offered in cooperation with the Griffith Children's Library. {T, K, ML} 1/2 unit 1 1 1/2 credits or both sessions 1 unit / 3 credits P526 Parenting and the Moral Lives of Children Cram Considers the question, How do Christian parents today provide appropriate moral edu- cation for their children? Studies different hands-on approaches appropriate for elemen- tary-aged children. {K, ML} 1 unit / 3 credits P527 Teaching the Bible Through Liberative Pedagogy Nishioka Too often, children, youth, young adults, and adults experience Bible study as "giving the correct answers" and "keeping questions and ideas to one's self;" they experience the teach- ing of the Bible as oppressive rather than lib- erating. Participants study effective teaching methods and developmental theory as they explore and practice how to teach the Bible. {K, CB, T} 1 unit 1 3 credits 72 P528 Cram Growing in Faith and Curriculum Formation Focuses on major research trends related to religious development and Christian prac- tices. Implications for curriculum evaluation and implementation at the local church and parish will be explored. {K, ML} 1/2 unit 1 1 1/2 credits P620 Curriculum Planning and Evaluation in the Local Congregation Cram Instructional resources available from denomi- national and non-demoninational publishers will be introduced and analyzed. In addition, the contexts of community, prayer, teaching, proclamation, and service will provide the focus for curriculum analysis and formation. Opportunity is provided for church-related projects. Prerequisite P322 {T, ML} 1 unit / 3 credits P623 The Spiritual Lives of Children Cram Recognizing that in their daily lives children actively make meaning in a web of complex social relationships, participants consider con- textual constructive theological contributions of children, with emphasis on practical impli- cations for the local church and focus on hu- man development, theological reflection, and learning theory. {C, T} 1 unit 1 3 credits P624 Christian Education in the Small Membership Church Nishioka Focuses on the challenges and opportunities of Christian Education in the small member- ship church. Students will examine and expe- rience a variety of methodologies for engaging small membership churches in Christian edu- cation and Christian formation for children, youth, and adults. {K, T, ML} 1/2 unit II 1/2 credits P621 Group Process and Faith Formation Nishioka Focuses on helping students understand the dynamics of groups and to hone their skills as facilitators and leaders. Using a methodol- ogy of shared leadership, students will explore different behaviors in groups and will learn how to facilitate healthy group interaction as a means of faith formation {K, ML} 1/2 unit/ 1 1/2 credits P622 Preschool Religious Education Cram Through reading, class discussion, and visits to various preschools in the Greater Atlanta area, students will learn how to evaluate Christian preschool programs. This course will be of particular value to those interested in starting a Christian preschool, of evaluating existing programs, or looking for an existing quality program for children. {K, ML, T} 1 unit / 3 credits P625 Ministry with Second Generation Asian- Americans Nishioka Considers the challenges facing pastors and educators in second generation Asian- Ameri- can congregations. Examines the particular context of ministry in Asian- American congre- gations, with attention to youth and young adult ministry, Asian vs. American cultures, and resolving conflicts in family and church situations. {ML, C, K} 1/2 unit II 1/2 credits P626 Youth and Young Adult Ministry Nishioka Explores the youth sub-culture today and its implications for ministry, including the par- ticular developmental challenges of youth and young adults, ministry with young people in crisis, changing family patterns, and emerg- ing new strategies in ministry with youth. Focuses on young adults and how churches are faithfully reaching out to and including these "Gen Xers" in their congregations. {K, CB, T} 1 unit / 3 credits 73 P627 Transforming the Confirmation Journey Nishioka Seeks new ways of marking the confirmation journey as an important step in a young person's life and relationship to the church. Participants explore the various meanings of confirmation, critique a variety of current models and methods, and attempt to deter- mine the best approach to confirmation in their future congregations. {K, CB, T} 1/2 unit 1 1 1/2 credits P628 Recreation and Community Building Nishioka Focuses on recreation as a means of building community in the body of Christ. Students will explore a theology of recreation and will practice how to plan and lead recreational ac- tivities in a variety of congregational settings for persons of all ages with differing abilities. Emphasis will be place on the process of as- sessing recreational needs and the selection and leadership of age-appropriate and group- appropriate activities. {K, ML} 1/2 unit / 1 1/2 credits Pastoral Theology and Care P534 Pastoral Care of Couples and Family Life Staff Makes use of current developments in the field of family therapy; examines couples and fam- ily life as they relate to ministry. Explores vari- ous types of pastoral care in this context. Utilizes concepts from systems theory and other clinical and theoretical sources. Atten- tion given to the relation of the student's own family of origin to his or her ministry. Seeks theological understanding of couples, fami- lies, and congregations as family systems. {T, ML} 1 unit / 3 credits P536 Race, Gender, and Class Analysis for Pastoral Care Lartey / Mook Designed to enable students to examine and understand the influences of race, gender and class in pastoral care with individuals, couples, families, groups, and congregations. Skills in recognizing, analyzing, and develop- ing effective pastoral strategies for respond- ing to these issues will be explored. Limit 12 {C, SF, CB, T, ML} 1 unit / 3 credits P538 Global Perspectives on Pastoral Care Lartey Examines practices in pastoral care in differ- ent cultural and regional contexts through case studies. Students engage in social and cultural analysis of pastoral practice. Emphasizes what can be learned for pastoral ministry in particu- lar contexts through exploring practices in other places. Develops skills in theological reflection on practice, intercultural pastoral ministry, empathy, interpathy, and cultural analysis. {C, CB, T} 1 unit / 3 credits P539 Pastoral Care Through the Life Cycle Lartey or Staff Explores issues that have to be faced and re- sponded to through different phases and stages of life. Examines social, emotional, cul- tural, cognitive, and faith development and their implications for pastoral care of persons within churches and communities. By focus- ing on nodal crises faced by persons in differ- ent phases of the life cycle, appropriate approaches of pastoral mediation through life issues are explored. {CB, T, SF} 1 unit 1 3 credits P632 Pastoral Theological Explorations: Health, Healing, and Wholeness Lartey or Staff Explores what constitutes pastoral theology and what pastoral theological reflection might be. Considers the usefulness of pastoral theo- logical reflection to congregational ministry. By exploring concepts of health, practices of healing, and the quest for wholeness in mind, body, and spirit, students will engage in pas- toral theological reflection upon issues and practices that are a major concern of the glo- bal community. {T, CB, C} 1 unit 1 3 credits 74 P633 The Development of Modern Pastoral Care A.T.A. Staff Researches the literature, studies the person- alities, and considers the historical context of the pastoral care movement in the U.S. in the 20th Century. For Th.M., Th.D., or D.Min. stu- dents; others must secure permission from professor. (K, T} 1 unit 1 3 credits P634 Family Systems in the Congregation Mook or Staff Uses the basics of family systems theories to examine the dynamics at work within fami- lies and within congregations. Explores the student's own family system and seeks to un- derstand how this system, as well as the sys- tematic dynamics of the congregation, impacts the role and functioning of the person as pas- tor. Issues around personal and professional boundaries are addressed specifically. Diverse contextual situations may add an intercultural component to the course. Limit 10. Prerequi- sites: at least two of the following: SM210, P232, one unit of CPE, or experience in the congregation as an ordained minister. Senior and Th.M. preference given. {K, T, ML} 1 unit 1 3 credits P635 Critical Issues in Pastoral Care Mook or Staff Designed for further work on pastoral care is- sues that arise on a regular basis in congrega- tional settings. Focuses on loss, dying, death, grief, and care of couples and families of all forms. Components include pastoral praxis, theological reflection, and pastoral theological method. Field study may be part of a student's work. Prerequisite: P232 {K, T, ML} 1 unit 1 3 credits P636 Pastoral Counseling in the Parish Staff Explores the theory and practice of time-lim- ited, individual pastoral counseling, includ- ing basic principles of psychological and theological diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment management. Cases investigated are those typically encountered in the parish. In- cludes case studies, lectures, role playing, and verbal reports; explores the theological ratio- nale of pastoral counseling. Prerequisite: Hos- pital practicum or CPE. (K, T, ML} 1 unit 1 3 credits P638 A Workshop for Pastoral Counseling in the Congregation Mook or Staff Builds on basic and theoretical understand- ing and clinical skills; designed to enable stu- dents to move beyond general pastoral care to more involved and complex pastoral coun- seling to develop a level of expertise needed by pastors in congregational settings. Ad- dresses issues related to pastoral boundaries and making referrals. Experiential learning will be combined with personal, pastoral, and theological reflection. Prerequisites: P232. Limit: 15 {T. ML} 1/2 unit 1 1 1/2 credits P639 Principles of Pastoral Supervision Staff Researches philosophies of education, theories of learning, and methods of supervision for a ministry of pastoral supervision. For ad- vanced degree students by permission of pro- fessor. (K, T, ML} 1 unit / 3 credits Worship P541 Hymnody, and Congregational Song Wren/Morgan Designed with future pastors in mind and presupposes no musical knowledge. Explores the theological importance of congregational song, the appeal of different musical styles, and what pastors need to know about the training and skills of the musician, and the pastor-musician relationship. Limit 12 {K, ML} 1/2 unit / 1 1/2 credits P543 Wren Crafting Speech For Public Worship Emphasizes the task of the worship leader who regularly chooses words for worship. Builds speech-crafting skills for public wor- 75 ship through creative work, and through the writing, revision, editing, and critique of lit- urgies and prayers. Participants are expected to have competent writing skills. {ML} 1/2 unit 1 1 1/2 credits P546 Conducting Christian Worship Wren Develops skills for designing and leading pub- lic worship in Reformed and kindred tradi- tions. Modules include nature, purpose, and history of Christian worship; liturgical mod- els, cross cultural perspectives; time and space; public presentation of scripture; visual, sonic, and kinesthetic languages in worship; and worship in today's culture. Practical work on worship preparation, leadership, and evalua- tion. Prerequisites: P151 or SM210. {K, ML} 1/2 unit / 1 1/2 credits P642 The Language of Worship Wren Interweaves two distinct yet related elements. The first is practical work in the crafting of liturgical speech. The second is reading, de- bate, and reflection on some current issues ni worship language: Trinitarian speech, "inclu- sive" language, and baptismal language. {ML} 1 unit / 3 credits P643 One Book for Worship Wren Through intensive study of a work of theol- ogy, students practice the disciplines of theo- logical study and spiritual formation, and consider possible outcomes in church and other settings, with particular reference to public worship, but with attention also to Christian education, preaching, and pastoral care. Methods include textual study, in-class presentations, leading chapel worship, and conversations with the author of the selected work. Prequisites: P151, SM210. Limit 12 {K, CB, T, ML} 1/2 unit / 1 1/2 credits Preaching P650 Twentieth-Century Preaching: Theory and Practice Campbell Examines the homiletical theory and practice of several important twentieth-century preachers and explores influential trends in contemporary homiletics. Building on reading and class discussion, students develop a the- ology of preaching and preach two sermons. Prerequisite: P151. {C, SF, ML} 1 unit / 3 credits. Preaching Workshop P651 Staff Provides students with an opportunity to do practical work on their preaching and explore their homiletical "growing edges." Students preach three sermons, receive critique from other students and the professor, and prepare a plan for their continued growth as preach- ers. Prerequisite: P151. {C, ML, T} 1/2 unit / 1 1/2 credits P652 The Theatre in the Text Florence Explores the move from text to sermon as an act of dramatic interpretation and embodi- ment. Using plays, films, homiletical writings, and classic theatre texts from Konstantin Stanislavski and Jerzy Grotowski, students will focus on the book of Exodus, considering the actor's and director's performative arts as resource, hermeneutic, and habitus for preach- ing in the postmodern world. Includes the preaching of three sermons. Prerequisite: P151. {ML, CB, T} 1 unit / 3 credits P653 The Preacher and the Poet Florence Explores preaching as an act of poetic imagi- nation. In a postmodern world at odds with the claims of the gospel, how can preaching invite listeners to imagine an alternative real- ity? Can an image be more powerful than a description? Students consider the poet's art- 76 language, imagination, experience, and form as a resource for preaching. Includes a work- shop with a working poet, and the preaching of two sermons. Prerequisite: P151. {ML, CB, T} 1 unit 1 3 credits P654 Preaching as Testimony: Towards a Women's Preaching Tradition Florence Argues that there is a "women's preaching tra- dition" in the North American context and that one key to its identity is the ancient practice of testimony. Although testimony is largely ig- nored in the mainline church, it is a theory and practice of great power for Christians living on the margins, and was the first preaching practice open to women. Students will draw on historical, theological, biblical, and homi- letical resources to ask whether testimony might truly characterize a tradition of women's preaching and perhaps reshape our own preaching ministries. Includes the preaching of two sermons. Prerequisite: P151. {ML, CB, T} 7 unit 1 3 credits P656 Principalities, Powers, and Preaching Campbell Considers the homiletical significance of what the New Testament calls the "Principalities and Powers." Biblical texts, liturgical materi- als, theological literature, contemporary films, and the daily newspaper serve as resources for exploring the nature of the "Principalities and Powers" and their significance for Chris- tian preaching. Prerequisite: P151. {CB, T, ML} 1 unit 1 3 credits P657 Preaching and Christian Formation Campbell Examines the practice of preaching within the context of the peculiar practices that form Christian community and the broader cultural practices that shape our lives. Includes read- ings, films, and discussions, as well as activi- ties in contexts outside the classroom. Students will preach one sermon. Prerequisite: P 151. {SF, CB, ML, T} 1 unit 1 3 credits P659 Preaching and Youth Florence Explores how the church can engage its youth in preaching, and the prophetic word young people bring to the ministry of proclamation. Focuses on the ways in which interpretation of Scripture and preaching of the Gospel are affected by the particular needs, social loca- tion, and gifts of young people. Students pre- pare sermons for a variety of preaching contexts, from traditional congregations to re- treat settings. Prerequisite: P151. {ML, T, CB} 1 unit 1 3 credits Christian Spirituality P576 Spiritual Formation Staff Based on Reformed spirituality. Seeks to ground students in a vital spirituality that will lead to a vital ministry, providing opportuni- ties in and out of class for students to practice the particular disciplines that undergird the Reformed faith. {K, SF, CB} 1 unit 1 3 credits P674 The Art of Christian Discernment /. Johnson Asks how Christian leaders and congregations are to listen for God in their decision-making. Explores how scripture, the community, and prayer can guide sessions, staffs, and pastors in their life together. Ancient and contempo- rary models will be explored: group discern- ment, individual discernment in the context of the Christian community, and congrega- tional discernment. {SF, ML} 1 unit 1 3 credits P675 Prophetic Mysticism Barbara Brown Taylor Christian mysticism is as ancient as the gos- pel of John, yet many dismiss mystical expe- rience, assuming that what goes beyond words may go beyond orthodoxy. Others charge that mysticism undercuts social action. This course questions both of these assump- tions, as students learn the hallmarks of uni- tive religious experience and meet those who exemplify Christian mystical life. 77 P676 Congregational Spiritual Formation /. Johnson Studies how to cultivate Christian spiritual formation within the life of a worshipping community. Consideration will be given to spiritual leadership within the various tasks of ministry such as worship, vision, teaching, administration, mission, discipleship, and community. {SF, ML} 1 unit 1 3 credits P677 A Change of Heart: The Experience of Conversion Taylor Participants explore the phenomenon of con- version both in theory and practice, includ- ing a brief survey of conversion in the othter Abrahamic traditions. 1 unit 1 3 credits Ministry and Church Administration P583 Korean-American Ministry Staff Examines the distinctiveness of Korean- American ministry and culture to prepare stu- dents to effectively deal with the unique needs, problems, and aspirations of the Ko- rean-American community in the United States. Students become cognizant of accul- turation patterns so that they can minister to Korean-American immigrants effectively. {ML} 1 unit 1 3 credits P681 Congregational Leadership and Church Administration Forney or Murchison Focuses on personal and organizational issues that affect leadership and administration in congregational settings. Addresses issues such as effective time management in ministry, per- sonal financial planning, ongoing spiritual development, organizational dynamics, power and authority, communication, prob- lem-solving, conflict and negotiation, coordi- nating personnel and members in mission and ministry, stewardship, and church financial management. {C, SF, T, ML} 1 unit 1 3 credits P683 Ministry Through the Year Murchison Utilizes the framework of the liturgical calen- dar to orient participants to some of the pri- mary components of ministry that occur over the course of a year of congregational minis- try. Considers the special worship ministry pastors are called upon to lead and the major roles of pastoral leadership associated with various periods of the year, including stew- ardship, officer education, confirmation, and ministry in the public domain. {K, ML, CT} 1 unit 1 3 credits P687 Reflective Practice: Congregation and Minister Carroll For M.Div. students who have completed or who are currently engaged in a congregation- based internship (SM210 or SM620). Assists them in developing a model of ministry con- nected to their experiences in the congrega- tion; uses case material from students' internship experience. {C, CB, T, ML} 1 unit 1 3 credits Independent Studies The following courses are designed for stu- dents who are interested in further study be- yond the regular course offerings in the Practical Theology Area. Permission of the instructor is required. P691 Independent Study in Evangelism and Church Growth Staff 1 unit 1 3 credits P692 Independent Study in Christian Education Cram or Nishioka 1 unit 1 3 credits P693 Independent Study in Practical Theology and Counseling Harkins, Mook, Patton, or Lartey 1 unit 1 3 credits 78 P694 Wren 1 unit 1 3 credits Independent Study in Worship P697 Staff 1 unit I '3 credits Independent Study in Spirituality P695 Independent Study in Preaching Campbell or Florence 1 unit 1 3 credits P696 Independent Study in Communication Staff 1 unit 1 3 credits P698 Independent Study in Ministry and Administration Forney or Murchison 1 unit 1 3 credits P699 Independent Study in New Church Development Wood 1 unit 1 3 credits Interdisciplinary Courses Required courses for M.Div. or M.A.T.S. Degree 1100 M.A.T.S. Seminar Douglas Designed to assist entering M.A.T.S. students to focus on the vocational or personal goals they have for the degree. Required for enter- ing, full-time M.A.T.S. students. Those who are part-time are expected to enroll in the seminar after they have taken at least two courses, but before they complete five courses. 1 unit 1 3 credits Baptism and Evangelical Calling 1110 Staff Enables students to understand the Christian identity of all those incorporated through bap- tism into Christ and Christ's community in the world. Attention given to discerning how God's grace has been at work in a student's own baptism and personal history and to dis- cerning the particular gifts of God given to each of us for Christian life and ministry. 1 unit 1 3 credits mi Staff The Eucharist and the Church's Mission Examines the ministry of the church as it re- lates to the Lord's Supper and the programs of a particular congregation; seeks to learn how the church may participate in the Missio Dei in denominational and ecumenical efforts. Focuses on ways in which the Lord's Supper informs and empowers evangelism, a minis- try of compassion, and the church's commit- ment to justice, peace, and stewardship of creation and life. 1 unit 1 3 credits Alternative Context for Ministry 1241 Staff A combined academic and experiential study designed to deepen experience and under- standing of a significantly different cultural context and the mission of the church in that context. Provides opportunity for theological reflection on the experience and its implica- tions for ministry. Contexts may include the inner city of Atlanta, Appalachia, Mexico, Cen- tral Europe, Northern Ireland, and Jamaica. 1 unit 1 3 credits 1310 Final Things Staff Designed to help students move toward be- coming theological practitioners. Students examine who they are theologically and dis- cern how to integrate what they have learned and believe in settings where the boundaries between theory and practice are either artifi- cial or without meaning. Attention given to the intersection of formulating a credo and working through an issue in ministry. 1 unit 1 3 credits 79 Elective Courses 1601 Preaching in a Culture of Travail Florence / Douglas Attempts to envision preaching as an act of response to travail that increasingly marks western culture. Explores the norms that shape a culture of travail; develops critiques of the various political, social, and ecclesial strategies used to address that culture, and suggests a reorientation of the preaching task as a starting point for giving meaning to work and relief to suffering. {ML, CB, T} 1 unit 1 3 credits 1606 Ritual and Mission: Congregational Perspectives and Practices for Transformation Cram / Saunders Explores the nature and power of ritual to transform both individuals and communities. Examines the rituals that shape the lives of contemporary North Americans; the relation- ship between ritual, culture, and mission; the rituals and missionary experiences of the ear- liest Christians; and ways to recover ritual as a tool for transformation in the church today. {K, T, ML} 1/2 unit 1 1 1/2 credits gospel eyes? Why should we even try? Par- ticipants grapple with these questions and others like them. {CB, T, ML} 1 unit / 3 credits 1618 Presbyterian History and Polity Clarke / Murchison Combines a study of Presbyterian history with a study of the polity of the Presbyterian Church (USA), focusing on the history of pol- ity and the theological debates and missiological commitments that have influ- enced the present polity of the Presbyterian Church (USA). {K, T} 1 unit 1 3 credits 1617 Sin and Evil in Modern Fiction and Film Dietrich Examines selected 20th century novels, as well as film versions of some of them, in search of provisional answers to questions like: Can we understand evil apart from a notion of good? To what extent is evil social and /or personal? Can sin or evil ever be comic? Authors may include Flannery O'Connor, Nathanael West, Jay Mclnerney, Shusako Endo, Russell Banks, and Iris Murdoch. {T, CB} 1 unit I '3 credits 1607 Money Matters in Ministry Murchison Explores how financial pressures bear on the lives of people in North American culture and examines how churches in this setting can min- ister to their members with a credible theology of money. Gives special attention to ethical is- sues of money facing pastors and examines major resources of the Christian tradition for faithful response to the economic issues facing the church and its members. {K, T} 1 unit 1 3 credits 1616 Reading Theologically: Keeping up with Media as a Discipline of Ministry Dietrich Barth's claim that we must preach (and teach and pastor) with the Bible in one hand and the day's newspaper in the other is not yet obsolete. How do we look at the print media? Can we read a Spin magazine interview with 1619 Ministry to Business People: Bridging Theological Ethics and Economic Realities Knapp Explores the need and opportunity for minis- try that more effectively address the ethical challenges of contemporary business life. Through readings, meetings with business people, discussions and other activities, stu- dents will focus on practical approaches for relevant ministry in their own congregations and communities. {T, CB} 1 unit 1 3 credits 1620 Narrative, Self, and Other: Wellness and Pastoral Care for, and by, Men in Ministry Harkins Explores the relationship between physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being in men and the ways in which men care for them- 80 selves, even as they care for others. Focuses on personal theological narrative, spirituality, ethics, systems theory, and pastoral care, as well as readings, film, and fiction. Participants engage in the construction of a religious auto- biography and attend an overnight mountain retreat. {CB, SF} 1 unit 1 3 credits 1621 Women's Issues in Health Cole I B. Johnson / Riggs Explores the interrelationship between physi- cal, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. The content and pedagogy of the course will draw upon personal stories; women's spiri- tualities; and biblical, ethical, and pastoral re- sources for theological reflection upon issues of women's health in the church and society. {T, SF} 1 unit 1 3 credits oppressed or seduced by imperial power and piety. Examines the models Revelation offers for doing liturgy and proclamation as forms of social formation and resistance. {K,C,SF,CB,T,ML} 1 unit 1 3 credits 1699 Reading and Preaching the Parables as Subversive Speech Campbell / Saunders Explores the following: A seminary teacher said to a student, "Read your Bible." The stu- dent said, "Yes, Teacher, I will." So the stu- dent went to the library and read commentaries. To another student the teacher said, "Study hard." But the student said, "I do not have time. I have to go downtown for Bible study." Which student did the will of the teacher? |K, T, ML, CB, SF} 1/2 unit 1 1 1/2 credits 1666 Apocalypse Now! Campbell / Saunders Explores the Apocalypse of John (Revelation) as literature of prophetic discernment, judg- ment, and hope for Christian communities 1691 Interdisciplinary Independent Study Staff Any term up to 1 unit / 3 credits Supervised Ministry Required Courses for M.Div. Degree SM210 Congregation-Based Internship (Basic) Carroll or Staff For a minimum of 10 full-time weeks (or its equivalent), the student engages in the minis- try of a teaching congregation, serving in a broad range of pastoral functions, and engag- ing in a structured process of theological re- flection with a supervising pastor and lay committee. Prerequisites: 1111 and P151. Summer (full-time) or Fall I Spring {part-time) 2 units Elective Courses SM213 Internship in Youth Ministry Carroll Engages the student in ministry with adoles- cents. Typically the intern is placed in a con- gregation or other youth ministry organization where supervision is provided by a pastor, educator, or other experienced youth ministry professional. {C, ML} Summer (full-time) or Fall / Spring (part-time) 1 or 2 units SM414 Intern Year: Congregation Carroll A full-time internship that provides an in- depth experience in the life and ministry of a teaching congregation. An experienced pastor and a lay committee, utilizing an action-reflec- tion process for learning, supervise the min- istry of the intern. Students may elect to earn one additional unit during the internship by taking an approved two-week course during the January term. Prerequisite: completion of at least 20 units. {C, ML} 12 months (full-time) 2 units, plus option ofl additional unit for January elective 81 SM415 Intern Year: Urban Ministry Carroll A full year internship in one or more ministry settings. Engages the realities of the city, es- pecially in ministry with the poor, and seeks to develop insights and skills needed for min- istry in the urban context. Students may elect to earn one additional unit by taking an ap- proved two-week course during the January term. Prerequisite: completion of at least 20 units. {C, ML} 12 months (full-time) 2 units, plus option ofl additional unit for January elective SM416 Intern Year: International Carroll A full year of ministry in the church in another nation. Placements with congregations, col- leges, or other institutions approved by the Office of Supervised Ministry. Supervision provided by a theologically trained church leader from the host country and by a consult- ant familiar with the student's home context. Prerequisite: completion of at least 20 units. {C, ML} 12 months (full-time) 2 units, plus option ofl additional unit for January elective SM417 Intern Year: Campus Ministry Carroll A full year in ministry in a college or univer- sity context. Interns work with a church-re- lated agency of campus ministry to serve students, faculty, and /or administrative per- sonnel. Supervision provided by an experi- enced campus minister or other approved clergy. Prerequisite: completion of at least 20 units. {C, ML} 12 months (full-time) 2 units, plus option ofl additional unit for January elective SM418 Intern Year: Independent Study Carroll An independent study available to students who seek to gain significant experiences of ministry under supervision in specialized ar- eas not designated above in other yearlong internships. Prerequisite: completion of at least 20 units. {C, ML} 12 months (full-time) 2 units, plus option ofl additional unit for January elective SM419 Internship in Ministry with the Small Congregation Carroll and Triplett A part-time internship designed for M.Div. students serving as pulpit supplies or part- time pastors of small congregations. Seminars for theological and practical reflection focus on students' work in the ministry context. Explores the dynamics of small congregations in relation to pastoral responsibilities such as preaching and liturgy, pastoral care, teaching and leadership. Each student works with a small team of laypersons from the congrega- tion for feedback and contextual analysis. Stu- dents may register for one unit per semester for up to two semesters. For students who can take only one unit, the fall term is recom- mended Prerequisites: SM210 and permission of the instructor. {C,T, ML} Fall or Spring (part-time) 1 unit per semester. SM610 Practicum in Clinical Pastoral Education (Basic Unit) Staff Brings students into supervised encounters with people in order to develop pastoral iden- tity and skills, interpersonal competence, and enhanced abilities for theological reflection. Clinically trained supervisors provide educa- tional leadership. Placement limited to hospi- tals, congregations, prisons, and other institutions accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education. Meets the D.Min. requirement for Supervised Ministry. (C, T, ML} Any term, usually Summer 2 units / 6 credits SM611 Clinical Pastoral Education (Advanced Unit) Staff Additional units of CPE build upon the teach- ings of the final unit and provide pastoral edu- cation over a period of a full-year. Prerequisite: Basic unit of CPE. Note: The maximum num- ber of units one may apply to the M.Div. de- gree is four. Additional units earned may be applied to another degree program. {C, T, ML} 12-month period 2 units / 6 credits 82 SM615 Internship in Urban Ministry (Basic) Carroll An internship in one of several ministry set- tings seriously engaged in realities of the city, especially in ministry to the poor; seeks to develop insights and skills needed for effec- tiveness in the urban context. {C, ML} Summer (full-time) 2 units; Fall or Spring (part-time) 1 unit per semester SM680 Practicum: Church and Ministry Carroll Designed by the D.Min. student and approved supervisor; may be done in a variety of con- texts. Students engage in a ministry of the church, often outside the student's normal setting for ministry, and utilize an action-re- flection learning process with a peer group and approved supervisor. 6 credits SM617 Internship in Campus Ministry (Basic) Carroll A basic introduction to ministry in the con- text of a college or university community. Campus chaplain or pastor of campus-related congregation provides supervision. {C, ML} Summer (full-time) 2 units; Fall or spring (part-time) 1 unit per semester SM620 Congregation-Based Internship (Advanced) Carroll An internship providing students with the opportunity to gain congregational experience beyond what is required in SM210. One may concentrate on a specialization, e.g., Christian education, pastoral care, social ministry, or seek a broad range of experience. Designed to develop further one's identity and competence in ministry. Prerequisites: SM210 and comple- tion of at least 20 units. {C, ML} Summer (full-time) 2 units Fall I Spring (part-time) 1 unit per semester SM660 Internship in Criminal Justice Carroll A supervised experience of ministry in which the student serves in a prison, court, or other agency engaged with the realities of the crimi- nal justice system. Special attention is given to ministry with persons who are incarcerated or who are victims of crimes. Seeks to culti- vate insights and skills for ministry in the criminal justice system. {C, T, ML} Summer (full-time) 2 units Fall or Spring (part-time) 1 unit per semester SM681 Practicum in Preaching Carroll D.Min. students work with a peer group and an approved supervisor to evaluate their own preaching, learn from the preaching of others, and utilize a variety of preaching resources. 6 credits SM682 Practicum in Christian Spirituality Carroll Recommended for D.Min. students in the Christian Spirituality specialization. Involves engagement in a ministry of the church related to spiritual formation and sharing issues and concerns in a peer group with an action-re- flection process. Supervision by an approved instructor. 6 credits SM683 Practicum in Gospel and Culture Carroll Recommended for D.Min. students in the Gospel and Culture specialization. Designed to meet the major challenges of this special- ization; involves students in a ministry of the church with particular aspects of modern cul- ture. Includes work with peer group and ap- proved supervisor in an action-reflection process. 6 credits SM684 Practicum in Cross Cultural Context Carroll Recommended for D.Min. students in the Cross-Cultural specialization. Students from different cultures work in pairs to experience the ministry of their colleague. 6 credits 83 SM685 Practicum in Graduate Counseling Staff For graduate students in the pastoral coun- seling program. Includes work under super- vision at a local pastoral counseling center accredited by the American Association of Pastoral Counselors; counseling center certi- fies achievement of the required level of per- formance. Ordinarily, upon completion of the practicum students will have sufficient super- vision to apply for membership in the Ameri- can Association of Pastoral Counselors. Limited to students in the D.Min. in Pastoral Counseling. Prerequisite: Oral examination by professors and supervisors. 6 credits SM686 Practicum in New Church Development Staff For graduate students in the New Church Development D. Min. specialization. The stu- dent engages in a selected aspect of ministry with a New Church Development, Working with a peer group and approved supervisor in an action-reflection process. 6 credits SM690 Supervised Ministry: Independent Study Carroll Summer (full-time) 2 units Fall or Spring (part-time) 1 unit per semester Atlanta Theological Association Courses The Th.D. and D.Min. programs consist primarily of advanced courses provided by participating schools in the Atlanta Theologi- cal Association. The 600 level courses in this catalog, together with advanced courses at Candler School of Theology, Erskine Theologi- cal Seminary, and Interdenominational Theo- logical Center, are open to students in these programs. The following list includes other courses specifically developed for the Th.D. and D.Min. programs. ATA421 Family System in Context A.T.A. Staff Places the family in context, historically, cul- turally, and socially. Assumes that in planning programs for their ministry to families and responding to family programs planned and marketed by others, both parish ministers and those specializing in counseling must place the family in context in order to think critically and evaluatively about family issues. 3 credits ATA401 Seminar on Ministry Staff A basic seminar on ministry theory and ca- reer analysis required for all D.Min. students. 6 credits ATA403 Project Proposal Workshop Forney Focuses on the theory of dissertation construc- tion; assists students in developing project proposals and understanding the use of the library for dissertation research. Required of Columbia D.Min. students. No credit ATA434 Exploring the Field of Family Therapy A.T.A. Staff A survey course exploring the various systems of family evaluationand counseling. Special emphasis upon the works of major theorists and clinicians such as Bowen, Minuchin, Satir, Nagy, and Haley. 3 credits ATA463 The Historical and Social Dimensions of Contemporary Pastoral Counseling A.T.A. Staff An examination of the modern history of pas- toral counseling, including its roots in theol- ogy, psychoanalysis, existential, and humanistic psychology. Th.D. core course. 3 credits 84 ATA471 Human Being in Context A.T.A. Staff Theological and psychological theories of personhood are examined to assess their rel- evance for pastoral counseling. Th.D. core course. 3 credits ATA473 Pastoral Assessment, Healing, and Change A.T.A. Staff The process of transformation and change is considered from both theological and psycho- logical perspectives. Th.D. core course. 3 credits ATA475 Pastoral Theological Method A.T.A. Staff The methodologies of theology and of pasto- ral care are examined as a means of assisting students in developing a pastoral theological method appropriate to the ministry of pasto- ral counseling. Th.D. core course. 3 credits ATA476 Evaluation and Treatment in Couples Therapy A.T.A. Staff Explores various treatment modalities of couples therapy and applies them to clinical cases. Models of intervention with couples are compared and contrasted along with compari- son and contrast of relationally defined problems and issues with individual psycho- pathology. 3 credits ATA477 Seminar in Pastoral Supervision A.T.A. Staff Provides doctoral students in pastoral coun- seling with the experience of pastoral super- vision under the guidance of clinical supervisors. Acquaints students with the ex- panding literature on pastoral supervision from a variety of disciplines. Students may register for ATA477 and ATA477b. 3 credits ATA478 Group Therapy: Theory, Process, and Application A.T.A. Staff Designed to provide a broad overview of group therapy permitting moment by moment and longer term conceptualizations of what happens in group therapy, how this affects individuals in the group, and how we may use this effect therapeutically. 6 credits per year ATA479 Family Development Through the Life Cycle A.T.A. Staff Explores life cycle perspective on marital and family life. Different phases of family devel- opment throughout the life cycle and their impact on people entering, living in and leav- ing the family are explored along with devel- opmental, situation, and nodal (divorce, retirement, and geographical uprooting) cri- ses and events faced by families. 3 credits ATA481 Pastoral Counseling Research Seminar A.T.A. Staff Research methodology in pastoral counseling and pastoral theology. At least two semesters of the seminar are required for Th.D. students, and they may choose to take two additional semesters of this course instead of registering for three semester hours of ATA496, Doctoral Project research. Open to D.Min. students in pastoral counseling. (Th.D. students will reg- ister for ATA481a, ATA481b, ATA481c, ATA481d for a total of six semester credits). 3 credits per year ATA485 Counseling Practicum Clinical Staff In each term students engage in two to four hours of counseling per week under supervi- sion. Includes assigned readings and appro- priate didactic materials. Students will register for ATA485a "The Theory and Technique of Individual Counseling," ATA485b "Assess- ment and Treatment from the Perspective of 85 Ego Psychology and Object Relations Theory," ATA485c "Professional Development: Work- ing with Disorders of the Self," and ATA485d "Professional Development: The Therapist's Self" for a total of 18 semester credits. Re- quired of Th.D. students. 9 credits per year ATA489 Directed Study A.T.A. Staff Taken at recommendation of the adviser. Credit as assigned ATA496 Doctoral Project A.T.A. Staff Required of all D.Min. students. May be elected by Th.D. students instead of three cred- its available in ATA 481. 6 credits ATA499 Th.D. Research A.T.A. Staff Required of all Th.D. students who have fin- ished their course work. The fee for this course is $50 per long semester. 6 credits 86 A Academic Notes and Policies The following information pertains to students enrolled in Columbia's academic degree programs. Additional policies and information related to a particular degree program may be found in the student handbook for that program. Basic Degree Students Summer Greek School Entering students in the M.Div. degree program are encouraged to have a reading knowledge of New Testament Greek. For those students who are not prepared in Greek, the seminary offers a two-unit course, B021, during the summer. This eight- week course meets each weekday morning for two hours, with small group after- noon tutorial sessions. Students who have successfully completed two years of Greek in college or who pass a Greek qualifying examination are exempt from B021. Advanced Placement and Special Studies Students who have strong backgrounds in particular fields of the curriculum or who demonstrate unusual proficiency in their work are given opportunities for spe- cial placement or for independent work. Requests for flexibility in a student's pro- gram should be made to the Dean of the Faculty. Students who satisfactorily demonstrate they have already achieved the objectives of a given course may be exempt from the course and permitted to take an advanced course in the area. Honors Program Students in the Master of Divinity degree program may enter the Honors pro- gram if they pass their Mid-course Assessment with a cumulative grade point aver- age of 3.30 and a 3.60 average in the proposed area of study. Waiver of these requirements is by vote of the entire faculty in the proposed area of study. Students may choose to work with a particular professor in the biblical, historical-doctrinal, or Practical Theology Areas. The program consists of guided study in both long se- mesters for a total of two units. For additional information, see the chairperson of the area of interest. Ordination Exams Students in the Master of Divinity degree program who become candidates for ordination in the Presbyterian Church (USA) are required to take written examina- tions in the areas of Bible, theology, worship and sacraments, and polity. The regular basic degree curriculum provides students with ample opportunity to take course work preparatory to the exams. Grading for Basic Degree Students At the end of each term, students receive grades according to the following four- quality points system. A grade report is sent to each student and denominational supervisor, if applicable. For Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Theological Stud- 89 ies, Unclassified, Special, and Occasional students, the criteria for grading are cre- ativity, mastery of material, skill in organizing and expressing ideas, and the ability to relate to other teachings. The grading system is as follows: A 4.0 Outstanding A- 3.7 Superior B+ 3.3 Very good B 3.0 Good B- 2.7 Slightly above standard C+ 2.3 Standard C 2.0 Slightly below standard C- 1.7 Below standard D 1.0 Serious deficiencies F 0.0 Failing A student receives an E when a portion of the course requirements such as a ma- jor paper, an examination, or a project is unacceptable to the instructor. Unless such work is completed in acceptable form within the time extension, the E becomes a final grade of F. A student receives an F when the total work of the course is unac- ceptable or when work is not completed within the term or by the conclusion of an approved extension. Third-year, M.Div. students may choose to take up to two units under the grade designation of Honors, Satisfactory, or Unsatisfactory, when the instructor grants permission in the first two weeks of the course. The grade designations are as fol- lows: H (Honors) work of exceptionally distinguished quality S (Satisfactory) work that represents sufficient mastery of the content of the course to merit recommendation for graduation U (Unsatisfactory) work that represents insufficient mastery of the content of the course to merit recommendation for graduation Temporary Grades for Basic Degree Students Two temporary notations are given in special cases. "In Progress" (IP) is used for courses or independent studies that cover more than one term. "Incomplete" (I) is used for late work when a written excuse has been approved by the professor and the Dean of the Faculty. Neither temporary notation carries credit. Students are responsible for completing all incomplete work, including SM210 and independent studies, within the specific time set in the granted request. These times cannot be set beyond the first class day of the winter term for incomplete work from the fall semester, the first class day of the second week of the spring semester for incomplete work from the winter term, June 1 for incomplete work from the spring semester, and the first class day of the fall semester for incomplete work from the summer term. Students who experience lengthy illnesses or have other unusual cir- cumstances may be granted a longer period to complete their work and ordinarily reduce their course load in the following term. Students who fail to complete the 90 work within the time limit will receive a grade of F (or U) for the portion of the course for which the extension was granted. Extension request forms may be se- cured from the Academic Affairs Office. The Registrar is instructed to convert incompletes into F's or U's if the extension deadline for completing the work has expired or 30 days from the end of the course, which ever is shorter. In the case of coursework designed to extend more than one term, all of the above rules apply in the final term for this work. Probation Entering basic degree students whose undergraduate preparation is deficient may be placed on probation. In addition, any student who fails to make a 2.50 average in any term or whose cumulative grade point average falls below 2.30 will be placed on academic probation for the next term. Advanced Degree Students Grading for Advanced Degree Students The grading scale for Th.M., Th.D., and D.Min. students is as follows: A 4.0 A- 3.7 B+ 3.3 B 3.0 B- 2.7 C+ 2.3 C 2.0 F 0.0 Advanced degree students are required to maintain a 3.00 average in order to remain in an advanced degree program. A grade of C represents marginal work. A grade of F in any course or seminar ordinarily results in the student's termination from an advanced degree program. Course Completion for Doctor of Ministry Students If a course requires work to be completed after the last class meeting, the student may have up to sixty days to complete the work. Under unusual circumstances, and before the end of the sixty days, the student may request a thirty-day extension. This request must be made through the Academic Affairs office. A grade of F will be auto- matically assigned if all work is not completed by the end of the course, the end of the sixty days when the syllabus so designates, or the end of the thirty-day exten- sion. All Degree Students Moral Conduct The faculty and the Board of Trustees of Columbia reserve the right to refuse to grant a degree to any individual in any degree program whose moral conduct raises serious questions about that person's personal integrity or fitness for service in the Christian church. Persons are accepted into degree programs with the requirement that should they become the subject of criminal, civil, or ecclesiastical proceedings they will report the fact of those proceedings and their outcomes to the Judicial Com- 91 mission of the faculty. The determination of when not to award a degree based upon moral failings of the candidate is the sole and exclusive province of the institution, represented by its faculty and Board of Trustees. Adding and Dropping Courses Courses may only be added during the first five days of class and only dropped during the first twenty days of the fall and spring terms. Greek school may be added within the first three days of class and can be dropped no later than the tenth day of class. In the winter term, a class may be added by the second day and dropped by the fifth day of class. Two- week courses can only be added on the first day of class and dropped by the third day of class. A course is only considered dropped at the time the Registrar receives written notice to that effect. A student may petition the Dean of Faculty for an exception to this policy in special circumstances. Independent Study Students in all degree programs are encouraged to design and pursue their own program of independent research and study as a part of the elective offerings. Con- tracts for reading courses and research projects may be drawn up with faculty mem- bers who teach in the area of interest. Such courses provide students the opportunity to investigate areas of specialized interest in which no regular electives are offered. Credit Valuation and Course Load While the educational progress of students cannot ultimately be measured by the number of credits earned, a system of course valuation is necessary to assure balance in the curriculum. Columbia estimates a semester credit as approximately 42 to 45 working hours, except for certain supervised ministry and clinical programs whose work investment is determined by the contract for the particular course. Units are equivalent to 150 hours. Satisfactory completion of a course, however, is determined not by time invested but by goals and objectives achieved. Appeals Appeal of a grade given for work in a course or for the entire course may be made first with the instructor; second, with the Dean of the Faculty; third, as a last appeal, by a written statement sent through the Dean of the Faculty to the faculty. Appeal of probation may be made to the Judicial Commission of the faculty through the Dean of the Faculty. Appeal of suspension or dismissal from the seminary may be made to the Board of Trustees by giving written notice to the president. 92 A i f vi ri T n. i* V V ? r^V Faculty Laura S. Mendenhall 2000* President B.A. Austin College; M.A. Presbyterian School of Christian Education; M.Div. San Francisco Theological Seminary; D.Min. Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary; Litt.D. Austin College. Her current research interests include the role of the sacraments in the life of the church, the use of daily prayer in structuring Christian community, and strategies for faithful proclamation of Christian stewardship. Walter Brueggemann 1986 William Marcellus McPheeters Professor of Old Testament A.B. Elmhurst College; B.D. Eden Theological Seminary; Th.D. Union Theological Seminary; Ph.D. St. Louis University He is interested in interpretive issues that lie behind efforts at Old Testament theology. They include the relation of the Old Testament to the Christian canon, the Christian history of doctrine, Jewish-Christian interactions, and the cultural reality of pluralism. Thomas Erskine Clarke 1973 Professor of American Religious History A.B. University of South Carolina; B.D. Columbia Theological Seminary; Th.M., Ph.D. Union Theological Seminary in Virginia His area of study is U.S. religious history, with special attention to the relationship of religion to its social/cultural context and to the history of religion in the South. He directs Columbia's international program. Charles Blanton Cousar 1960 Samuel A. Cartledge Professor of New Testament Language, Literature, and Exegesis A.B. Davidson College; B.D. Columbia Theological Seminary; Ph.D. University of Aberdeen His area of current study involves a literary and theological consideration of New Testament texts, with a special interest in the interpretation of the letters of Paul. * The date after each name indicates the year service at Columbia began. 95 E. Elizabeth Johnson 1998 /. Davison Philips Professor of New Testament Language, Literature, and Exegesis B.G.S. Ohio University; M.Div., Ph.D. Princeton Theological Seminary She is interested in- the ways the church uses the Bible to think about its faith and life. She is particularly drawn to the Pauline letters and how they invite us to engage in substantive theological reflection about who God is and what Jesus' death and resurrection mean for human life and society. ilrt --it * Emmanuel Y. Lartey 2001 Professor of Pastoral Theology and Care B.A. University of Ghana, Legon; Ph.D. The University of Birmingham, England He is interested in pastoral care, counseling, and theology within and between different cultural contexts with particular reference to multifarious African, British, and American expressions. He is researching the theological implications and practical effects of the practice of pastoral care in different cultural contexts. D. Cameron Murchison, Jr. 1996 Dean of the Faculty, Executive Vice-President, and Professor of Ministry B.A. Rhodes College; B.D. Union Theological Seminary in Virginia; M.Phil., Ph.D. Yale University He is interested in theological reflection that draws on all areas of the theological curriculum to envision ministry more imaginatively and to practice ministry more discerningly in areas such as stewardship, polity, vocation, church leadership, and congregational education. &Mk / : 7 ' / Kathleen M. O'Connor 1995 Professor of Old Testament Language, Literature, and Exegesis B.A. College of New Rochelle; M. A. Providence College; Ph.D. Princeton Theological Seminary She is interested in the ways local contexts are influencing interpretations of the Bible around the globe. She is particularly fascinated by feminist theologies, reader response criticism, and literary theories, especially relating to the power of symbol and metaphor. Her current research is in the books of Jeremiah and Lamentations. 96 George W. Stroup 1986 /. B. Green Professor of Theology B.A. Rice University; B.D., S.T.M. Yale University; M.A., Ph.D. Vanderbilt University He is a seventeenth-century Calvinist whose research interests are contemporary and constructive theology including hermeneutics, Christology, and the role of narrative in theology. Brian A. Wren 2000 John and Miriam Conant Professor of Worship B.A, M.A., D.Phil. Oxford University He is interested in how public worship can be faithful to tradition, yet at home in a multimedia culture; how liturgical speech can be clear, memorable, and just; the theological importance of congregational song; and new directions in hymnody and hymn-writing. Charles L. Campbell 1991 Associate Professor of Homiletics B.A. Hendrix College; D.Min. Union Theological Seminary in Virginia; S.T.M. Yale University; Ph.D. Duke University He is interested in the biblical, theological, and ethical dimensions of preaching and worship. More specifically, his work focuses on the Christological and ecclesiological aspects of preaching and on the implications of character ethics and contemporary Radical Reformation ethics for preaching. Robert Leon Carroll, Jr. 1983 Associate Professor of Supervised Ministry B.S. University of Southern Mississippi; M.Div. Columbia Theological Seminary His interests include congregational studies, social ministry, especially in the context of the urban church, and pastoral supervision. 97 Carlos R Cardoza-Orlandi 1994 Associate Professor of World Christianity B.G.S. University of Puerto Rico; M.Div. Evangelical Seminary of Puerto Rico; Th.M., Ph.D. Princeton Theological Seminary His research interests include historical, religious, and missiological interpretations of the encounter of religions especially in Latin American and the Caribbean; the globalization of Christianity and its challenges to the Christian church; and themes, theories, and theology in the study of religion. n iM Ronald H. Cram 1991 Associate Professor of Christian Education B.A. California State University, Long Beach; M.A., Ph.D. Princeton Theological Seminary His current research and teaching interests include the religious education of children, ritual and religious education, moral education and the practices of Christian faith, religious education in an era of "expanding religion," teaching strategies for adult learners, and reflective practice in religious education. Philip R. Gehman 1985 Dean of Students A.B. Wheaton College; M.Div. Columbia Theological Seminary; D.Min. Union Theological Seminary in Virginia His current interests include the creation of a community environment in which theological education may flourish, educational administration and leadership, the preparation for ministry and call processes of the PC (USA), and effective student transition into the practice of ministry. lit Stephen A. Hayner 2003 Peachtree Associate Professor of Evangelism and Church Growth B.A. Whitman College; M.T.S. Harvard Divinity School; Th.M. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; Ph.D. University of St. Andrews He is interested in how we understand and apply the timeless message of the Bible to current and emerging cultures as we learn to be more effective witnesses to our faith in Jesus Christ. He longs to see the church grow around the world and is involved both nationally and internationally in these efforts. 98 Rodger Yutaka Nishioka 2000 Associate Professor of Christian Education B.A. Seattle Pacific University; M. A.T.S. McCormick Theological Seminary His broader focus is on equipping pastors for their role as teachers and leaders in the educational ministry of the church. He brings particular interest in building a congregation's youth ministry and is currently researching what attracts young adults to the church. Charles E. Raynal III 1999 Director of Advanced Studies and Associate Professor of Theology B.A. Davidson College; B.D. Union Theological Seminary in Virginia; M.A., Ph.D. Yale University His areas of interest include pastoral ministry and Reformed theology which can nurture the life of the church through preaching, teaching, pastoral care, and mission in and for the world. Marcia Y. Riggs 1991 Associate Professor of Christian Ethics A.B. Randolph-Macon Woman's College; M.Div. Yale Divinity School; Ph.D. Vanderbilt University Her current interests are in the areas of descriptive ethical analysis addressing the relationship between social processes of oppression and socio-religious ethical praxis; ethical discourse that bridges the gap between womanist religious scholarship and the practice of ministry in the church; moral foundations for public policy; and the church and its role in social justice ministry. *LJ* Stanley P. Saunders 1991 Associate Professor of New Testament B.A. San Jose Bible College; M.Div. Emmanuel School of Religion; Ph.D. Princeton Theological Seminary His research and teaching interests focus on early Christian understandings of "the last days," the nature of the Church, spirituality, and ecclesial self-definition, with a special interest in the Gospel according to Matthew. 99 John William Harkins III 1999 Assistant Professor of Pastoral Theology and Care B.A. Rhodes College; M.Div. Vanderbilt University Divinity School; Ph.D. Vanderbilt University He is interested in applications of pastoral theology care, and counseling to both congregational life and clinical settings. Research interests include psychoanalytic theory marriage and family therapy and psychological /religious dimensions of literature and film. r,,_ Sharon L. Mook 1999 Assistant Professor of Pastoral Theology and Care B.S. Slippery Rock University; M.Div. Princeton Theological Seminary; D.Min. Southern Methodist University; Ph.D. Luther Seminary Her teaching and clinical interests include theologically grounded and pragmatic pastoral care and counseling, care for families, and the healthy functioning of congregations, with particular concern for clergy and clergy families. Current research interests focus on transformation in human experience and relational encounters; and intercultural dimensions of pastoral ministry, pastoral theological education, pastoral counseling and supervision, and family life in its many forms. Mark Douglas 1999 Assistant Professor of Christian Ethics B.A. Colorado College; M.Div, Th.M. Princeton Theological Seminary; Ph.D. University of Virginia His current research and teaching interests include ethics in neo- orthodox theologies, medical and business ethics, the American philosophical tradition of pragmatism, and the role of religion in political philosophy. A Anna Carter Florence 1998 Assistant Professor of Preaching and Worship B.A. Yale University; M.Div., Ph.D. Princeton Theological Seminary She is interested in historical, theological, aesthetic, and performative dimensions of preaching and in reflecting on the theories and practices that emerge when preaching engages other fields and different traditions. Her current research focuses on testimony, feminist theology, the role of experience in preaching, and the history of preaching women. 100 Haruko Nawata Ward 2002 Assistant Professor of Church History B.F. A. Tokyo University of Fine Arts and Music; M. A. New York University; M.Div. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary; Th.M., Ph.D. Princeton Theological Seminary Her research interests include the age of Reformations, the Jesuits, encounter of cultures and religions, women and religious vocation, history of biblical interpretation, history of Christianity in Asia, and justice issues in church history. Mm Christine Roy Yoder 1998 Assistant Professor of Old Testament Language, Literature, and Exegesis B.A. Swarthmore College; M.Div, Ph.D. Princeton Theological Seminary Her research interests include creation theology, wisdom literature, the socio-historical and theological dynamics of the post-exilic period, women in the Bible, and the history and methodology of biblical interpretation. M. Tim Browning 1995 Director of the John Bulow Campbell Library B.A. Barton College; M.Div. Lexington Theological Seminary; M.S.L.S. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill He is interested in the information needs and library usage patterns of church members and ministers and also in the history of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). *^~%@ik 1ik Dent C. Davis 2002 Director of Continuing Education B.S. University of Tennessee; M.Div. Vanderbilt University Divinity School; D.Min. Columbia Theological Seminary; Ed.D. University of Tennessee His broader interest is in strengthening the practice of adult education in the church through collaborative learning and action research. His current research involves understanding adult learning and change, including spiritual growth, group process, and organizational development. 101 Richard S. Dietrich 1992 Director of the Lay Institute of Faith and Life B.A. Carleton College; M.A. Tulane University; D.Min. Union Theological Seminary in Virginia It is in the lives of Christian laypersons that faith and culture meet. He is interested in how laypersons have lived and continue to live faithfully in their various cultures at home, at work, in their communities, at church. rl f 1 # David G. Forney 1999 Associate Dean of the Faculty B.S.C.E. University of Kansas; M.Div. Princeton Theological Seminary; Ph.D. University of Texas at Austin His research interests include research methodologies and the ways of knowing. His interest in institutional research focuses on organizational theory and behavior, specifically loosely coupled systems theory as a heuristic tool for exploring the relationship between seminaries and their denominations. Julie A. Johnson 1995 Director of Christian Spirituality B.A. Purdue University; M.Div. Princeton Theological Seminary; D.Min. Columbia Theological Seminary Her interest is in the area of Christian spirituality with an emphasis on spiritual formation and spiritual leadership for clergy and lay leaders. I James O. Watkins, Jr. 2000 Director of the Faith and the City Program B.S.I.M. Georgia Institute of Technology; M.Div., D.Min. Columbia Theological Seminary His current research, programming, and teaching interests are focused on helping the church rediscover, reaffirm, and reassert the Reformed concept of public leadership. 102 H. Stanley Wood 1997 Director of the Center for New Church Development B.A. San Diego State University; M.Div., Th.M. Princeton Theological Seminary; D.Min. Fuller Theological Seminary; Ph.D. University of Aberdeen His research and teaching interests focus on new church development, evangelism and church development, church renewal, and the study of demographics in relation to ministry. Barbara Brown Taylor 2002 Adjunct Professor of Christian Spirituality B.A. Emory University; M.Div. Yale University Her research and teaching interests focus on the inter-relationships among world religions, early Christianity, and the practical disciplines of embodied faith in the world. Therefore, she keeps at least three stacks of books on her desk representing each of these areas. 103 Adjunct /Visiting Professors Dana B. Campbell, M.Ed. David Casson, M.Div. A. Coile Estes, M.Div. Jerry A. Gladson, Ph.D. Shirley Guthrie, Ph.D. Leah Horton, M.Div. Rodney Hunter, Ph.D. J. Bradford Kent, Ph.D. C. Benton Kline, Ph.D. Calvin W. Kropp, Th.D. John H. Patton, Ph.D. Barbara Brown Taylor, M.Div. Carol S. Wade, B.A. Clinical Pastoral Education Supervisors Robin Booth Robin C. Brown-Haithco Charles A. Carpenter Franklin D. Duncan Kerry Duncan Deryck Durston Brenda K. Green Jasper N. Keith, Jr. Eugene T. Locke Janet M. Lutz Robert R. Morris Thomas N. Mozley III Miriam A. Needham Dorothy Dale Owen William Reynolds Maureen Shelton Teresa Elaine Snorton Elwood H. Spackman, Jr. Joseph W. Whitwell, Jr. Taliaferro Williamson Supervising Pastors and Teaching Congregations for Congregation-Based Internships 2002 - 2003 Rick Baggett First Presbyterian Church, Anderson, South Carolina Tammy Brown Westminster Presbyterian Church, Charleston, South Carolina Michael Bush Conyers Presbyterian Church, Conyers, Georgia Nathan Byrd People's Presbyterian Church, Denver, Colorado Pam Cole Trinity Presbyterian Church, Traveler's Rest, South Carolina Mary Jane Cornell Druid Hills Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, Georgia Timothy Duncan Shandon Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina Robert Dunham University Presbyterian Church, Chapel Hill, North Carolina Robert Ferguson Deer Creek Harmony Presbyterian Church, Darlington, Maryland Richard Floyd Oglethorpe Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, Georgia Amanda Lape Freeburg Old South Church, Windsor, Vermont Mark George Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, Conyers, Georgia Lloyd Green Radcliff Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, Georgia Thomas Hagood Columbia Presbyterian Church, Decatur, Georgia Chad Hale Georgia Avenue Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, Georgia Larry Hill Woodland Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, North Carolina Ann Hinz First Presbyterian Church, Quincy, Washington David Hunter Stellenbosch United Church, Stellenbosch, South Africa Ray Jones Macland Presbyterian Church, Powder Springs, Georgia Jasper Keith Decatur Presbyterian Church, Decatur, Georgia Caroline Kelly Central Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, Georgia Scott Kinder-Pyle Crossroads Presbyterian Church, Limerick, Pennsylvania David Kivett St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Tucker, Georgia Zeta Lamberson Peachtree Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, Georgia Timothy Leslie First Presbyterian Church, Greenville, South Carolina Joseph Martin Northside Presbyterian Church, Chattanooga, Tennessee 104 Scott McKenna Nancy Mikoski Thomas Murphy Steven Musick David Penno Allan Purtill Robert Reno David Riley John Roark Timothy Rogers-Martin Cary Speaker Nibs Stroupe Catherine Taylor Dorinda Trouteaud Bradley Walker Scott Weimer George Wirth Mayfield Salisbury Parish, Edinburgh, Scotland St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Tucker, Georgia Roanoke Island Presbyterian Church, Manteo, North Carolina Washington Presbyterian Church, Corryton, Tennessee Seventh Day Adventist Church, Hampton, Georgia Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church, Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina First Presbyterian Church, Jefferson City, Tennessee Cornerstone Bible Church, McDonough, Georgia Buford Presbyterian Church, Buford, Georgia Columbia Presbyterian Church, Decatur, Georgia Independent Presbyterian Church, Birmingham, Alabama Oakhurst Presbyterian Church, Decatur, Georgia Church of the New Covenant, Doraville, Georgia Clifton Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, Georgia First Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, Georgia North Avenue Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, Georgia First Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, Georgia Supervisors and Teaching Agencies for Internships in Specialized Ministries 2002-03 Elwood Barnes, Ch Maj. United States Air Force, Moody AFB, Georgia Chris Gray, FCS Urban Ministries, Atlanta, Georgia Stanley Musoni, Mount Kenya Academy, Nyeri, Kenya 105 Professors Emeriti /ae C. Benton Kline, Jr. President Emeritus A.B. College of Wooster; B.D., Th.M. Princeton Theological Seminary; Ph.D. Yale University J. Davison Philips President Emeritus A.B. Hampden-Sydney College; B.D. Columbia Theological Seminary; Ph.D. University of Edinburgh; D.D. Presbyterian College; D.D. Hampden-Sydney College Douglas W. Oldenburg President Emeritus B.S. Davidson College; B.D. Union Theological Seminary in Virginia; S.T.M. Yale University Divinity School; D.D. Davis and Elkins College; D.D. St. Andrews Presbyterian College; LL.D. Davidson College F. Sidney Anderson, Jr. B.A. Hampden-Sydney College; B.D., Th.M. Columbia Theological Seminary George Thompson Brown B.S. Davidson College; Th.M. Princeton Theological Seminary; B.D., Th.D. Union Theological Seminary in Virginia James Herbert Gailey, Jr. A.B. Davidson College; B.D. Columbia Theological Seminary; Th.M., Th.D. Princeton Theological Seminary Catherine Gunsalus Gonzalez B.A. Beaver College; S.T.B. Boston University School of Theology; Ph.D. Boston University Shirley Caperton Guthrie, Jr. A.B. Austin College; B.D. Princeton Theological Seminary; Dr. Theol. University of Basel Douglas W. Hix B.A. Davidson College; B.D. Columbia Theological Seminary; Ph.D. Duke University Wade Prichard Huie, Jr. A.B. Emory University; B.D. Columbia Theological Seminary; Ph.D. University of Edinburgh Oscar J. Hussel B.S. University of Cincinnati; M.A. McCormick Theological Seminary; Ed.D. Columbia University and Union Theological Seminary Ben Campbell Johnson B.A. Asbury College; B.D. Asbury Theological Seminary; Th.M. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; D.Min. San Francisco Theological Seminary; Ph.D. Emory University. 106 Jasper Newton Keith, Jr. A.B. Mercer University; M.Div. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Th.D. Columbia Theological Seminary James D. Newsome, Jr. B.A. Millsaps College; B.D., Th.M. Columbia Theological Seminary; Ph.D. Vanderbilt University J. Will Ormond A.B. University of Alabama; B.D. Columbia Theological Seminary; Th.M. Princeton Theological Seminary; Ph.D. University of Glasgow; D.D. Southwestern at Memphis John Hull Patton B.A., B.D. Emory University; Ph.D. The University of Chicago Harold Bailey Prince A.B., M.A. University of South Carolina; M.L. Emory University; B.D. Columbia Theological Seminary Robert H. Ramey, Jr. B.A./B.S. Hampden-Sydney College; B.D., Th.M., D.Min. Union Theological Seminary in Virginia; D.D. Hampden-Sydney College Hubert Vance Taylor A.B. Lafayette College; B.Mus. Westminster Choir College; B.D. Columbia Theological Seminary; Ph.D. Northwestern University Ronald Stewart Wallace B.Sc, M.A., Ph.D. University of Edinburgh 107 Staff Office of the President Laura S. Mendenhall, President Linda Moore, Administrative Assistant Office of Academic Affairs D. Cameron Murchison, Dean of the Faculty and Executive Vice-President David Forney, Associate Dean of the Faculty Linda G. Sabo, Registrar Leon Harris, Network Systems Coordinator David Hyers, Support Technician Dana Campbell, Instructor in Writing Jane Gleim, Administrative Assistant Michael Morgan, Seminary Musician Office of Advanced Studies Charles E. Raynal III, Director Michael Medford, Administrative Assistant Julia Fogg, Staff Associate Office of Supervised Ministry Robert Leon Carroll, Jr., Director Rhonda Weary, Staff Associate Center for New Church Development H. Stanley Wood, Director Holly Mann, Staff Associate Christian Spirituality Program Julie Johnson, Director Elizabeth Barrington Forney, Associate Director Patricia Roper, Staff Associate Continuing Education Dent Davis, Director Azizi Awolana, Staff Associate Faith and the City Program James O. Watkins, Director Rhonda Weary, Staff Associate International Programs T. Erskine Clarke, Director Bonnie Shoemaker, Administrative Assistant Lay Institute of Faith and Life Richard S. Dietrich, Director Linda Morningstar, Associate Director Susanna Hendy, Staff Associate John Bulow Campbell Library M. Tim Browning, Director of the Library Richard Blake, Reference Librarian Linda K. Davis, Special Collections Librarian Bob Craigmile, Systems Librarian Rachael Glass, Cataloging Assistant Tammy Johnson, Technical Services Librarian Mary Martha Riviere, Circulation Librarian Kyle Segars, Copy Cataloger Robert Thompson, Staff Associate Griselda Lartey, Serials and Interlibrary Loan Assistant Randy Tyndall, Media Specialist Carol Wade, Acquisitions Assistant Molly Blake, Processing Assistant Jeff Longmire, Media Assistant Faculty Support Staff Debbie Hitchcock, Staff Associate for Pastoral Theology Tia Foley, Faculty Secretary Office of Student Life Philip R. Gehman, Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students Ernestine B. Cole, Associate Dean of Students Jerri R. Norris, Administrative Assistant Office of Admissions Ann Clay Adams, Director of Admissions Jewel E. Kirkus, Staff Associate Office of Financial Aid Robin S. Dietrich, Director Office of Business and Finance Martin Sadler, Vice President for Business and Finance Jennifer McCormick, Assistant Treasurer Marilyn Ault, Bookkeeper Miguel Chavez, Facilities Coordinator Judy Graves, Administrative Assistant Sandra Johnson, Human Resources Administrator Paul Weary, Central Services Coordinator Bookstore Marcia Moore, Bookstore Manager 108 Buildings and Grounds David McArthur, Superintendent Betty Cook, Housekeeper Lillie Cook, Housekeeper Linda Quick, Housekeeper Golden Griffieth, Maintenance Larry Griffin, Maintenance Alexander Oliver, Maintenance Office of Development and Seminary Relations Richard DuBose, Vice President of Development and Seminary Relations Michael Carey, Director of Gift Planning Bert Carmichael, Director of Alumni/ Alumnae and Church Relations C. J. Drymon, Director of Advancement Operations Juliette Harper, Director of Publications and Publicity Ryan Johnson, Director of Prospect Research and Information Systems Jami Moss, Director of Annual Giving M. Neely Young, Director of Major Gifts Elizabeth Orth, Administrative Assistant Barbara Poe, Alumni /Alumnae and Church Relations Assistant Diane Thome, Gift Records Coordinator Hilary Wright, Prospect Researcher Sandra Taylor, Staff Associate Robert Williamson, Staff Associate Mary Alice Kemp, Receptionist Susan Thomas, Receptionist Bonneau Dickson, Field Representative 109 ! Support of Columbia Seminary Since 1828, the mission of Columbia has been to prepare ministers to proclaim the Gospel. In addition to providing the initial preparation for ministry, Columbia is committed to nurturing ordained people through continuing education programs and serving as a resource and intellectual center for the entire church. Support from individuals, churches, church-related organizations, and founda- tions (in the form of new gifts, gifts to endowment, and endowment income from previous gifts) account for 71.6 percent of the seminary's annual budget. The re- mainder comes from tuition and fees (16 percent), revenue from continuing educa- tion and other seminary programs (10.4 percent), and the Theological Education Fund of the Presbyterian Church (USA) (2 percent). The seminary is deeply grateful to those churches and individuals who continue to support Columbia with their many gifts of financial support and their prayers. Columbia is also indebted to its supporting synods for their endorsement and assis- tance in increasing the seminary's endowment through capital fund campaigns. Columbia Friendship Circle The Columbia Friendship Circle consists of thousands of Presbyterian Women throughout the church who provide invaluable service to the seminary by praying for the seminary and telling its story; encouraging promising women and men to consider the ministry and Columbia; visiting Columbia regularly and participating in the life of the school; and providing financial assistance to the seminary in re- sponse to each year's specific needs. Columbia is most grateful for the support it receives from the Columbia Friend- ship Circle, now more than $45,000 annually. Alumni /ae Association All alumni/ae of Columbia are members of the Alumni/ae Association. They are represented by an Alumni/ae Council. Classes hold yearly reunions during the Co- lumbia Colloquium, a special lecture series for alumni/ae and other clergy. A highlight of this annual meeting is the presentation of the Distinguished Service Awards. These awards, based on nominations from Columbia alumni/ae, are presented to alumni/ae who have distinguished themselves in faithful service to ministry and the church. The 2002 recipients were P. C. Enniss '58 and A. Cecil Moore '62. Ill Alumni /ae Association Council President Vice President Secretary Past President Executive Committee Membership Joan Gray '76 Richard Cushman '65 Elizabeth Yarborough '99 Deborah Wells '91 Class of 2003 Sidney Burgess '90 Kevin Campbell '98 William Crosland '52 Joan Gray '76 Luke Harkey '74 John Bell '88 Michael Carey '86 Laura Cunningham '98 Richard Cushman '65 Ford G'Segner '70 Carol DiGiusto '99 Alan Elmore '69 Bill Hull '66 Kenneth Letterman '92 Joseph Martin '63 Class of '2004 Class of 2005 Ray Howe '62 Jacqueline Lindberg '97 Carl Marshall '93 Stephen Vance '81 Deborah Wells '91 Norman McCrummen '92 James Quillin '73 Carl Schlich '69 Douglas Slagle '68 Elizabeth Yarborough '99 Wanda Neely '85 Stephen Nickle '87 Todd Speed '93 Andrew Walton '92 Ron Wilson '87 112 Board of Trustees Mr. Frank Skinner Chair Dr. James S. Lowry Vice Chair Dr. David B. Cozad Secretary Synod of South Atlantic Mr. James Adams (2005) Toccoa, Georgia Mr. John G. Aldridge (2005) Atlanta, Georgia Dr. John N. Bartholomew (2005) Jacksonville, Florida Dr. David B. Cozad (2003) Aiken, South Carolina Dr. Richard M. Cromie (2004) Palm Beach, Florida Mrs. Claire Cross (2003) Atlanta, Georgia Mr. John Walter Drake (2003) Decatur, Georgia Dr. P.C. (Buddy) Enniss (2004) Atlanta, Georgia Mrs. Judy Gregory (2004) Quincy, Florida Dr. Charles Heyward (2005) St. James Island, South Carolina Mr. Edward L. Kelly (2004) Jacksonville, Florida Mr. Dennis M. Love (2005) Atlanta, Georgia Mr. William S. Morris III (2004) Augusta, Georgia Dr. John Park (2003) Atlanta, Georgia Mr. Robert A. Pattillo (2003) Atlanta, Georgia Dr. William Pender (2005) Rock Hill, South Carolina Mr. Frank Skinner (2005) Atlanta, Georgia Mr. Jefferson V. Smith (2004) Greer, South Carolina Mr. John F. (Sandy) Smith (2004) Atlanta, Georgia Mrs. Lois M. Stroman (2003) Dublin, Georgia Synod of Living Waters Mrs. Suzanne B. Benton (2004) Birmingham, Alabama The Rev. Gary Bullard (2005) Kingsport, Tennessee The Rev. Vernon Hunter (2005) Mobile, Alabama Mr. Harvie Jordan (2003) Mobile, Alabama Mrs. Betty Nichols (2003) Jackson, Mississippi Dr. Lena Prewitt (2005) Tuscaloosa, Alabama Dr. William E. Troutt (2004) Memphis, Tennessee Mrs. Barbara L. Wicks (2003) Memphis, Tennessee Mr. Thomas Yount (2004) Nashville, Tennessee At Large Mr. Howell E. Adams, Jr. (2004) Atlanta, Georgia Dr. Sidney Batts (2004) Greensboro, North Carolina Mrs. Florida S. Ellis (2005) Atlanta, Georgia Mr. George Hauptfuhrer (2005) Atlanta, Georgia Dr. James S. Lowry (2005) Chapin, South Carolina Dr. Laura S. Mendenhall Decatur, Georgia Mr. Joseph E. (Pat) Patrick (2004) Covington, Georgia Ms. Elizabeth Soileau (2003) Decatur, Georgia Mr. John H. Weitnauer, Jr. (2003) Atlanta, Georgia Mrs. Sue Wieland (2003) Atlanta, Georgia 113 Students Graduating Class of 2002 Doctor of Ministry Emily Jane Anderson Eugen Graybill Bach, Jr. Alvin Rudolph Bailey James Warren Barnum Frances Wood Bragan Carol Jaynes Byrd Mary Blanche Campbell William E. Carpenter Winston Anthony Carter Beverly Lynn Cheyney David Bruce Cozad Christopher Wright Denson Kerry Perron Duncan Neal Christopher Erley Mitchell Wayne Flora Michael W. Garrett James Emmanuel Gibbs Thomas Lester Gibson David L. Goebel Rosemarie Pamela Higgins Ralph Alphonsa Hoyte Gladys M. Hyatt Robert Gladstone Jacobs Brian Keith Jensen Sirrano Anthony Kitson Dong-Shin Kwag Mark Douglas Larson Louise Upchurch Lawson Lewis Edward Logan II Frederick C. Lubs Grant A. MacLean, Jr. Michael Benjamin Mann Sidney Anthony McGill Paige Maxwell McRight Francisco Antonio Rodes-Gonzalez Henroy Uriah Samuels Stevenson A. McKinley Samuels Edwin James Searcy Donald Karl Aldington Stewart Richard M. Turk John Patrick Vaughn Stephen Michael Walsh Kathleen L. Weller William Arthur Wendt Robert Monroe Wooten, Sr. Adrian Lee Zehmer Master of Theology Livia Nemeth Barta Jinbong Choi Nathan Cinclair Lane II Julius Guantai Mwamba Jeremy Kyle Segars Jung Yn Shin Sasan Tavassoli Wayne Gilbert Warner Michael Roger Wilson Master of Divinity Margaret Frampton Beamguard Blair Henderson Beaver Stephanie Elizabeth Boardman John Middleton Boulware Mark Bradshaw-Miller Joshua Bertrand Braley William Lee Campbell Phillip Darey Dennis Christopher Franklin Denny Lisa Rene Eye Jennifer Elaine Fouse Mary Cunningham Gause Dorie Lee Griggs Susan Lazar Haynes Susanna Clare Hendy Stephen Thomas Jackson Jonathan Kaplan Sharon Joy Kartsounes Connie Sadler Lee Sun Bong Lee Jodi Bond Martin Daniel Wayne Matthews Peggy Allison McClure Frank Green McDonald III Kathy Stewart Muder Pressley Marie Neal George Hayes Noble David Bradley Parker Fred James Powell III Dennison Parker Read Karen Teresa Ricks Caroline Torrey Rhoads Carolyn Thompson Smith Todd William Sutton David Leath Taylor Jerry L. Utt II Jan Warren-Taylor Michael Eugene Williams 115 Master of Arts in Theological Studies Shawn Dabravalskas David Charles Dault Rebekah Teresa Durham Elizabeth Ann Moss Shellie Craig Shewbert Jennifer Williams Wilson 116 2002-03 Academic Scholarship Recipients Dr. Vernon S. Broyles, Jr. Scholarships Jonathan Ball Douglas Jenkins Jeffrey Kackley Rebecca Latham John Bulow Campbell Scholarships Shelaine Bird Mary Ann McKibben Dana Clayton James George Henry Cornelson Scholarships Shannon Edgerton Stuart Higginbotham Leah Hrachovec Cheryl Mack Shannon O'Leary Derek Wadlington Scott White Michael Kirby Teri Peterson John Weicher Joel Tolbert Lindsey Wade The Reverend Harry Keller Holland Scholarship Catherine Walsh Honor Scholarships Matthew Hardin Edward Howard, Jr. Joseph Moore Amy Seaman /. Erskine Love, Jr. Merit Scholarships Alice Freeman Florence Hill Morris Memorial Scholarships Alan Bancroft Jonathan Goodman Susan Takis John L. Newton Scholarships Troy Bronsink Samuel Clayton Beth Daniel James Gale, Jr. John I. Smith Scholarships Joseph Acton Kevin Day Luther Fant, Jr. Elizabeth Goodrich Kimberly LeVert Sandra McDonald Elizabeth Parker Barnabas Sprinkle Daniel Stephens Lewis Thompson Charles Hankins Laurie Taylor James Wells Jannan Thomas Andrew Kukla Kari McFarland Amy Summers-Minette Kimberly Parker Clayton Rascoe Kenneth Sikes Tina Sweet Christopher Tuttle Stacy Welsh 117 Smith-Thompson Scholarships Sarah Erickson Laurel Nelson Pendleton Peery J.M. Tull Scholarships Rebekah Close Thomas Daniel Kally Elliott Andrew Meyers Rebekah Shaffer Bryan Stamper Elizabeth Peterson Mark Shivers Clayton Thomas James Thomas ^ ( r *^^^^ Wt'' ' i ^w \ I ) '^^ k dfl Wkm . > ; ill It W ,:/ * ^ fi.4 ;A,| 118 2002-2003 Students Enrolled in Degree Programs Doctor of Theology Peter Deramas Co Decatur, Georgia Jeanie Marie Englebert Denver, Colorado Dennis Justin Jarvis Tunnel Hill, Georgia Sunny Chalumattu John Decatur, Georgia Josephine Elizabeth Kee-Rees Decatur, Georgia Gyeong Kim Daytona Beach, Florida Insook Lee Decatur, Georgia Albert Benjamin Moravitz Marietta, Georgia Francesca Debora Nuzzolese Atlanta, Georgia Sophia Park Stockbridge, Georgia Annette Carlton Rogers Decatur, Georgia Paul Russell Thim Decatur, Georgia B.S., Tarlac State University, Philippines B.Th., Philippine Baptist Theological Seminar]/ B.S., Easter College, Philippines M.Div., Philippine Baptist Theological Seminary B.S., Flagler College M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary B.A., Western New Mexico University M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University B.S., University of Calcut, India B.Div., Union Biblical Seminary, India Th.M., United Theological College, India M.A., Annamalai University, India B.S., Centenary College M.Div., Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary B.A., Hannam University, Korea M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary Th.M., Candler School of Theology at Emory University B.A., M.A., Sogang University, Korea Ed.S., University of Georgia M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary B.A., Neivberry College M.Div., Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary B.D., Baptist Theological Seminary ofRuschlikon, Switzerland Th.M., Melbourne College of Divinity B.A., Westmont College M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary B.A., Davidson College M.S.W., University of South Carolina M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary B.A., Swarthmore College M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University 119 Elizabeth Denham Thompson Littleton, Colorado B.S., Baylor University M.Div., Beeson Divinity School of Samford University Janet Deitrich Williams Doraville, Georgia Doctor of Ministry Alicia Wendy Abell Areata. California B.A., University of Georgia M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary B.A., University of California at Irvine M.A.Mus., M.Ed., San Jose State University M.Div., San Francisco Theological Seminary Taeho Ahn Leonia, New Jersey Dougald W.B. Alexander Westmoreland, Jamaica B.A., Seoul National University M.Div., Presbyterian Theological Seminary Th.M., Princeton Theological Seminary Dip., United Theological College of the West Indies B.A., University of the West Indies Joe Samuel Andrews Columbus, Georgia B.S., Troy State University M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Center Kurt Thomas Appel Gulfport, Mississippi B.S., Louisiana Tech University M.Div., Southern Methodist University Jimmy Robert Asbell, Jr. Macon, Georgia B.A., Wofford College M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University George A. Ashford Spartanburg, South Carolina B.S., South Carolina State University M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Center Sandra Kay Avent Atlanta, Georgia B.S., Tennessee State University M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Center Th.M., Candler School of Theology at Emory University Charles O. Ayars Massapequa, New York Walter Jacob Baer Monroe, Louisiana Edna Jacobs Banes Richmond, Virginia Glenn Thomas Batten Laurinburg, North Carolina B.A., United States International University M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary B.S., University of Wisconsin, Madison M.Div., Nashotah House B.S., Presbyterian College M.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha M.Div., Virginia Theological Seminary B.A., St. Andrews Presbyterian College M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia David T. Batts Athens, Georgia A.S., B.S., Johnson and Wales University M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Seminary 120 Eric Arthur Dean Bell Fort Payne, Alabama Dameon Andrew Black St. Catherine, Jamaica B.S., University of Alabama at Birmingham M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University B.A., Jamaica Theological Seminary Fyfe Blair Aberdeen, Scotland John Gloman Blewitt Cardiff, Maryland Margaret Willis Boles Temple, Texas David Lewis Boumgarden Naperville, Illinois David Allen Brackman Monticello, Georgia John Cecil Brearley Greer, South Carolina Yvonne Marcia Bright Kingston, Jamaica Mark R. Broadhead Tallahassee, Florida Linelle Ruffin Brunson Conyers, Georgia Sara Bedon Burress Starkville, Mississippi Mary Rebecca Burton Atlanta, Georgia Carlton P. Byrd Madison, Tennessee Charis M. Caldwell Edwards, Colorado B.A., University of Edinburgh B.D., University of Aberdeen B.A., Westminster College M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary B.A., Western Connecticut State College M.Div., San Francisco Theological Seminary B.A., Michigan State University M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary B.A., LaGrange College M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University B.A., Presbyterian College M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia Dip., Mico Teachers' College B.A., United Theological College of the West Indies B.A., Stetson University M.Div., Lancaster Theological Seminary B.A., Emory University M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Center B.S., Mississippi State University M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary B.S., Western Carolina University M.A., Appalachian State University M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary B.A., Oakwood College B.S., Andrews University M.Div., Seventh Day Advent ist Theological Seminary B.A., Mary Baldzvin College M.Phil., St. Andrews University, Scotland M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia 111 Kathryn Johnson Cameron Nellysford, Virginia Graeme Evan Carruth Southampton, Bermuda Janet Nolting Carter Topeka, Kansas Patricia Sue Cashion Lawton, Oklahoma Gray Vaughan Chandler Garner, North Carolina Robert Fleming Chastain Florence, South Carolina Valerie Chillis Powder Springs, Georgia David Alexander Choate Yuma, Arizona Beunghoon Choi Peoria, Illinois Debra Lynn Church Murfreesboro, Tennessee Thomas E. Clark, Jr. Jackson, Mississippi Stephen Albert Clotfelter East Point, Georgia B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill M.Div., Yale University Divinity School M.R.E., Presbyterian School of Christian Education M.P.A., West Georgia College B.A., Trent University, Canada M.Div., Emmanuel College of Victoria University A.B., Duke University M.S.Ed., University of Pennsylvania M.Div., McCormick Theological Seminary B.A., Mercer University M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary B.G.S., Virginia Commonwealth University M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia B.B.A., Georgia State University M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary B.S., Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University M.Div., Howard University School of Divinity B.A., University of Cincinnati M.Div., Eouisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary B.E, M.E., Kookmin University, Korea M.Div., Presbyterian College and Theological Seminary M.A.T.S., New Brunswick Theological Seminary B.S., Middle Tennessee State University M.Div., Vanderbilt University Divinity School B.S., Mississippi State University M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University B.A., Atlanta Christian College M.Div., Emmanuel School of Religion Winston Sylvester Clemetson Kingston, Jamaica David D. Colby Wilmington, Delaware B.A., Calabar Theological College M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary B.A., Macalester College M.Div., McCormick Theological Seminary 122 John E. Cole Somerset, Kentucky B.A., Rhodes College M.A., University of Virginia J.D., Florida State University M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary Ashley Margaret Cook Demorest, Georgia B.A., Hamilton College M.Div., Union Theological Seminary William Lee Corder Harrisonburg, Virginia B.A., University of Virginia M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary Mary Jane Cornell Decatur, Georgia B.A., Agnes Scott College M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary William Patten Carajanos Crawford Larchmont, New York B.A., Westminster College M.S.W., Temple University M.Div., M.S.T., Union Theological Seminary Douglas Dean Cushing Moore, South Carolina B.S., Carroll College M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary Lisa Gayle Danielson Topeka, Kansas B.S., Illinois State University M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia Wayne Charles Darbonne Cincinnati, Ohio B.S., California State University, Sacramento M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary Edward C. Dawkins Arlington, Virginia B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary Robert P. Debelak Cleveland, Tennessee B.S., East Coast Bible College M.Div., Church of God Theological Seminary Clark Gregory DeLoach Marietta, Georgia B.S., Shorter College M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Susan L. Denne Rock Hill, South Carolina B.A., Oglethorpe University M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary David Lawrence de Vries Natchez, Mississippi B.S., University of Michigan M.Div., McCormick Theological Seminary Sue Rodelius Dickson El Paso, Texas B.A., Indiana University M.Div., University of Dubuque Theological Seminary John C. Doubles Santee, South Carolina B.S., Wofford College B.A., Coker College M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia 123 Barbara Deemer Douglass Dunwoody, Georgia B.A., Hollins College M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary Lemuel Tyler Downing III Lynchburg, Virginia Alfred Gordon Drummond Perth, Scotland A.B., Davidson College M.A., Virginia Commonwealth University M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary Dip., Bible Training Institute B.D., Glasgow University John Edmund Dukes Watkinsville, Georgia B.A., Auburn University M.Div., University of the South School of Theology Priscilla Bingham Durkin Wadesboro, North Carolina B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill M.S., University of North Carolina at Greensboro M.Div., Wesley Theological Seminary Joan Pierce Edgerton Charleston, South Carolina B.A., Queens College M.A.E.T.S., Union Theological Seminary M.Ed., The Citadel Harry S. Edmonds Greer, South Carolina B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Th.M., Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary Christopher Harlan Edmonston Charlotte, North Carolina B.A., Davidson College M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia James Edward Egolf Jackson, Mississippi B.A., Temple University M.A., Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion Baron Edmund Eliason Johnson City, Tennessee B.B.A., Southern Methodist University J.D., University of Texas M.Div., Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary Pamela Parker Eliason Dunbar, West Virginia B.A., Catawba College M.S.W., Washington University M.Div., Union Theological Seminary Richard Reece Elrod Mt. Hope, Alabama B.A., Gardner-Webb University M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Chris William Erdman Fresno, California Anne Coile Estes Decatur, Georgia B.S., Colorado State University M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary B.A., University of Georgia J.D., Emory University Law School M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary 124 J. Frederick Fife Orlando, Florida B.A., Huntingdon College M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary Carlton Fisher, Jr. Wetumpka, Alabama Carol Carpenter Fisher Mechanicsville, Virginia B.A., Georgia State University M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary B.A., Randolph-Macon Women's College M.A., Presbyterian School of Christian Education M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia John Mark Forrester Nashville, Tennessee B.A., Trevecca Nazarene College M.Div., Vanderbilt University Divinity School Robert Godfrey Foster Kingston, Jamaica Dip., Union Theological Seminary, Jamaica S.T.M., Christian Theological Seminary Margaret K. Fowler Negril Westmoreland, Jamaica B.A., United Theological College of the West Indies John Lennig Frye, Jr. Aiken, South Carolina William Oliver Gafkjen South Bend, Indiana B.A., Davidson College M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia B.A., St. Olaf College M.Div., Luther Theological Seminary Archie Willis Gaines, Jr. Bishopville, South Carolina B.S., University of South Carolina D.Min., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia Allan Mitchell Gathercoal Norcross, Georgia Diana Clare Gibson Menlo Park, California B.A., Azusa Pacific University M.A., Fuller Theological Seminary B.A., University of California at Riverside M.Div., San Francisco Theological Seminary Douglas Ray Gilreath Cleveland, Georgia B.S., Kennesaw State College M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University Ronald Jerald Gilreath Atlanta, Georgia B.A., Methodist College M.A., Presbyterian School of Christian Education M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary Calvin Hans Gittner Melbourne, Florida B. P. S., Barry University M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary Edward R. Glaize Tallassee, Alabama Erwin F. Goedicke Cincinnati, Ohio B.A., Huntingdon College M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University B.S., Carnegie-Mellow University M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary 125 Sadie Hunter Goldsmith Rock Hill. South Carolina B.S., Bowie State College M.A.S., The Johns Hopkins University M.Div., Erskine Theological Seminary Christine Marie Gooden-Benguche East Coast Demerara, Guyana Dip., Moneague Teachers College B.A., Dip., United Theological College of the West Indies Jennifer Marion Gordon Kingston, Jamaica B.A., University of the West Indies M.A., Caribbean Graduate School of Theology Stuart Randolph Gordon Florence, South Carolina A.B., Davidson College M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia Mark Andrew Graham Roanoke, Virginia B.A., College of William and Mary M.Div., Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary Ralph Donnell Graves Kernersville, North Carolina B.S., Winston-Salem State University M.Div., Hood Theological Seminary Ricardo A. Green Decatur, Georgia B.S., University of La Verne M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary Samuel Lawerence Green Winter Garden, Florida B.A., University of South Florida M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Center Thomas Lionel Griffis Salisbury, North Carolina B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University M.A., Wake Forest University Thomas Pearcefield Groome III Spartanburg, South Carolina Charles Jarred Hammet, Jr. Summerton, South Carolina Richard Carl Hart Americus, Georgia B.S., Louisiana State University M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary B.A., Wofford College M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary B.A., University of Florida M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary Pamela Cunningham Hawkins Nashville, Tennessee B.A., Duke University M.S., Vanderbilt University M.Div., Vanderbilt University Divinity School Huibing He Port Jefferson, New York B.D., M.Div., Nanjing Theological Seminary, China George Douglas Hilliard Jasper, Florida B.S., University of the State of New York M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary Ronald Reins Hilliard Palm Beach Gardens, Florida B.S., Florida Atlantic University M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary 126 Sylvan Herbert Michael Hinds Kingston, Jamaica Dennis Robert Hitchman Marietta, Georgia Dip., B.A., United Theological College of the West Indies B.S., Brenau College M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University Philip Joseph Hohulin Duluth, Georgia B.A., Cedarville College M.Div., Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando David Allen Holyan Rollingbay, Washington B.A., Seattle University M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary Mary Louise Howson Newtown, Connecticut B.A., Mount Holyoke College M.A.T., Wesleyan University M.Div., Yale University Divinity School Michael James Hoyt Glenshaw, Pennsylvania B.S., Presbyterian College M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia David Lindsay Hudson Southern Pines, North Carolina B.A., Wake Forest University M.Div., Th.M., Princeton Theological Seminary Barbara Elizabeth Averett Ingram Denver, North Carolina B.A., Pfeiffer College M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University Moises Isla-Duenas Mantanzas, Cuba B.Th., Evangelical Theological Seminary, Cuba Ernest Jackson Sumter, South Carolina B.A., University of South Carolina M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Center Michael Dwayne Jackson Madisonville, Tennessee B.A., University of Tennessee M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary Darlene Elizabeth Davis Jenkins Columbus, Georgia B.A., Mercyhurst College M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary Chang Mun Jeong Alpharetta, Georgia B.A., Kyungsung University, Korea M.Div., Presbyterian College and Theological Seminary Th.M., Yonsei University Rufus Manfred Johnston IV Gastonia, North Carolina B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia David Moncrief Jordan Rockingham, North Carolina B.A., Furman University M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 127 Walter Stephens Jordan, Jr. Jackson, Mississippi James Dexter Kearny, Jr. Knoxville, Tennessee Douglas John Kelly Carlsbad, California Douglass DePass Key Greensboro, North Carolina B.A., Mississippi College M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary B.A., Yale University B.F.A., Cornish College M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary B.A., University of California, Berkeley M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary B.S., Clemson University M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia Louis Allan Kilgore Bound Brook, New Jersey B.A., Grove City College M.Div., Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary Jin Sung Kim Maple Grove, Minnesota B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary Jung Moon Kim Rutherford, New Jersey B.A., Soong Sil University, Korea M.Div., Presbyterian College and Theological Seminary SeongChan Kim Tucker, Georgia Leslie Anna Klingensmith Rockville, Maryland B.A., HanYang University M.Div., New Brunswick Theological Seminary Th.M., Columbia Theological Seminary B.A., University of Oklahoma M.Div., Duke University Divinity School Lewis Timothy Kola Marietta, Georgia Mathew Koshy Lawrenceville, Georgia Jeffrey Keil Krehbiel Washington, District of Columbia B.A., American Baptist College M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University Dip., Kerala University G.S.T., Orthodox Theological Seminary B.D., Serampore College Th.M., Columbia Theological Seminary B.A., Hope College M.Div., McCormick Theological Seminary Richard Edmund Kreutzer San Antonio, Texas B.S., Stevens Institute of Technology M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary Roger Courtney Krueger Pendleton, South Carolina B.A., Furman University M.Div., Duke University Divinity School Robert Glenn Lam Kaufman, Texas B.A., North Texas State University M.Div., Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary 128 Paul Hollingsworth Lang Greenville, North Carolina B.A., Furman University M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary Anne Reid Ledbetter Wilmington, Delaware Hee Soo Lee Seoul. Korea B.A., Austin College M.Div., Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary Th.B., Mokzvon University, Korea M.Div., Presbyterian College and Theological Seminary Keith Aaron Lee Baltimore, Maryland James Christopher Leonard Powell, Tennessee B.S., Wayne State University M.Div., San Francisco Theological Seminary B.S., Appalachian State University M.Div., Union Theological Seminary Benjamin Earl Vaughn Lett Macon, Georgia B.A., University of Alabama M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Center Miriam Lawrence Leupold Dayton, Ohio B.A., College of William and Mary M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary Allen Eugene Likkel Seattle, Washington Allen Yin-Jun Lin San Diego, California A.B., Calvin College M.Div., Calvin Theological Seminary B.A., University of Alabama M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary David Scott Lindsay Clinton, South Carolina Craig Jonathan Lindsey Skaneateles, New York B.A., Davidson College M.A., University of North Carolina M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary B.A., College ofWooster M.Div., Union Theological Seminary, New York Thomas C. E. Lobaugh Spokane, Washington Stotrell George Lowe Kingston, Jamaica B.A., Whitworth College M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary Dip.Th., United Theological College of the West Indies S.T.M., University of the West Indies Richard Graham Lund Rice Lake, Wisconsin Robert Earl Madsen Gulf Shores, Alabama Carl Beason Marshall Canton, Georgia B.A., Pacific Lutheran University M.Div., Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary A.B., Georgia State University M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary B.A., University of Alabama M.S., University of Southern California M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary 129 Tonda D. Martin Mazon, Illinois Leighton Christopher Mason Kingston, Jamaica B.S., Indiana University M.Div., Eden Theological Seminary L.Th., University of the West Indies Frank De Maycock Yakima, Washington Roger Dale McAbee Louisville, Kentucky Sherman Bernard McBeth Fayetteville, North Carolina B.A., Biola University M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary B.A., Furman University M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary B.A., Livingston College M.Div., Hood Theological Seminary Perry Cattlett McCallen Cape Coral, Florida B.A., Rhodes College M.Div., Reformed Theological Seminary Lynne E. McNaughton Vancouver, Canada B.A., University of Alberta M.Div., Vancover School of Theology James Albert Meadows Baxley, Georgia B.A., Mercer University M.Div., Duke University Divinity School Alex Roy Medley Valley Forge, Pennsylvania A.B., University of Chattanooga M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary Yohannes Andemicael Mengsteab Beltsville, Maryland B.A., Concordia College M.Div., Concordia Seminary Th.M., Western Theological Seminary Bryan Hoover Mickle Lakeland, Florida B.A., Presbyterian College M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary John Steven Midkiff Cleveland, Georgia B.A., Stetson University M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University Murray Daniel Milford Sand Springs, Oklahoma B.A., Texas A&M University M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary David Blake Miller State College, Pennsylvania B.A., Goshen College M.Div., Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary Jose Daniel Montanez Mesquite, Texas B.A., California State University M.A., Fuller Theological Seminary Ann Marie Montgomery Murray, Kentucky B.S., Western Carolina University M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary 130 Allison F. Moody Columbia, South Carolina B.S., University of Southern Mississippi M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary Alton Evans Moore, Jr. Dahlonega, Georgia B.A., Scarritt College M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University fames Albert Moran Hermitage, Tennessee B.S., Presbyterian College M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary Mark Carl Mueller Foley, Alabama B.A., University of Arizona M.Ed., Brigham Young University M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary Nancy Lee Mumma Decatur, Georgia B.A., Antioch College M.S., Ohio State University M.Div., Methodist Theological School in Ohio Martin Bugri Nabor Decatur, Georgia B.A., University of Ghana M.A., Princeton Theological Seminary J. Aaron Nagel Long Valley, New Jersey Kong Suk NamKung Fayetteville, North Carolina B.S., University of South Florida D.Min., Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary B.A., Methodist College M.Div., Duke University Divinity School David C. Noble Livonia, Michigan B.Mus., University of Cincinnati M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary Rhonda Jean O'Reilly Cincinnati, Ohio Debbie S. Osterhoudt Raleigh, North Carolina John Stephen Park Fort Wayne, Indiana B.A., Indiana University M.Div., McCormick Theological Seminary B.A., Vanderbilt University M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary B.A., Georgia State University M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary Sung-Joo Park Alpharetta, Georgia Russell L. Peterman Marietta, Georgia Lanny Lee Peters Decatur, Georgia Walter Ward Peters Westminster, Maryland B.A., Chung- Ang University M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary B.A., Texas Christian University M.Div., San Francisco Theological Seminary B.S., Western Carolina University M.S., East Carolina University M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary B.A., Baylor University M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary 131 Jeffrey Peterson-Davis Smyrna, Georgia Kerri Susan Peterson-Davis Smyrna, Georgia John W. Pope Maitland, Florida Wesley Galvao Porto Orlando, Florida B.A., Westmont College M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary B.A., California State University, Long Beach M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary B.A., Auburn University M.A., University of Mexico M.Div., Yale University Divinity School S.T.M., Union Theological Seminary B.A., M.A., Seminario Presbiteriano Do Sul, Brazil Edwin Allen Proctor, Jr. Raleigh, North Carolina Gerald Guy Pujol, Jr. Decatur, Georgia Sandra Lee Randleman Nashville, Tennessee Carol McGinty Rawlinson Suwanee, Georgia Michael B. Regele Irvine, California Everaldo Sousa Rego Duluth, Georgia Thomas Franklin Rice Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan David Andrew Richardson Moncton, Canada Kimberly Clayton Richter Asheville, North Carolina Andrew Ritchie Edinburgh, Scotland Eugene Edward Roberts Fairport, New York A.B., Davidson College M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary B.A., Louisiana College M.Div., Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary B.A., M.A., Samford University J.D., Vanderbilt University School of Law LL.M., New York University School of Law M.Div., Vanderbilt University Divinity School B.A., Converse College M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University B.A., Seattle Pacific University M.Div., Puller Theological Seminary B.Th., Presbyterian Theological Institute of the Amazons, Brazil A.B., Harvard College M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary B.A., Emanuel College of Victoria University M.Div., Atlantic School of Theology B.A., Birmingham Southern College M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary B.D., University of Edinburgh B.A., Hope College M.Div., New Brunswick Theological Seminary 132 Timothy Donald Roberts Norfolk, Virginia Mark Alan Robertson Decatur, Georgia Stephen Charles Robertson East Lansing, Michigan B.A., Flagler College M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary B.S., Washington and Lee University M.Div., Regent College B.S., Butler University M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary M.A., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia Luis O. Rodriguez Dallas, Texas B.S., Lee University M.Div., Church of God Theological Seminary Wille Roy Rogers Atlanta, Georgia B.A., Tougaloo College M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Center Jacqueline D. Rose-Tucker Atlanta, Georgia B.A., University of Maryland M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Center Jeffrey Len Ross Cedartown, Georgia B.S., West Georgia College M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University John Alter Mendel Rottenberg Byron Center, Michigan B.A., Haverford College M.Div., San Francisco Theological Seminary Richard Ferguson Rouquie Nashville, Tennessee Trisha Lyons Senterfitt Atlanta, Georgia Sandra P. Shawhan Cottontown, Tennessee Connie Mitchell Shelton Hattiesburg, Mississippi B.A., Wofford College M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary Th.M., Columbia Theological Seminary B.A., Eckerd College M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary B.A., Lambuth University M.A., Ohio State University M.Div., Vanderbilt University Divinity School B.S., M.S., University of Southern Mississippi M.Div., Duke University Divinity School John Joseph Shelton IV Hattiesburg, Mississippi Paul Coven Shupe Portland, Maine Reginald Dale Simmons Aiken, South Carolina B.B.A., Millsaps College J.D., University of Mississippi School of Law M.Div., Duke University Divinity School B.A., Graceland University M.Div., Vanderbilt University Divinity School B.S., North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University J.D., American University M.Div., Erskine Theological Seminary 133 Richard M. Simpson Holden, Massachusetts A.B., Georgetown University M.Div., Drew University Theological School Th.M., Princeton Theological Seminary Barbara Ann Sims-King Stone Mountain, Georgia B.A., Indiana University M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary Th.M., Candler School of Theology at Emory University Ruth Miller Snyder Matthews, North Carolina John William Sonnenday III Washington, D.C. B.A., Davidson College M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary B.A., Carleton College M.Div., Union Theological Seminary Robert Clendenin Spach Davidson, North Carolina Larry Shane Stanford Petal, Mississippi David John Steane Greenville, South Carolina B.A., Davidson College M.A., University of Virginia M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary B.A., University of Southern Mississippi M.Div., Duke University Divinity School B.A., California State University, Northridge M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary Betsy Lynn Steier Orlando, Florida B.A., Eastern Kentucky University M.Div., Lexington Theological Seminary Andrew Lee Stephens Nashville, Tennessee B.A., Clark College, Atlanta M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Center John Ernest Stephens Columbus, Georgia B.A., Georgia Southern University M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University Maria Alene Stroup Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania B.A., Flager College M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary Dana Willis Sutton Huntington, West Virginia B.A., Youngstown State University M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary Bruce David Swanson Nampa, Idaho B.S., Pacific Lutheran Seminary M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary Carlos A. Tamayo-Lopez Matanzas, Cuba B.Th., Evangelical Theological Seminary, Cuba Catherine Elizabeth Taylor Atlanta, Georgia B.A., Duke University M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary 134 David Read Taylor Greenville, South Carolina James Michael Thomas Bartlett, Tennessee B.S., Presbyterian College M.Div., M.A., Princeton Theological Seminary B.G.S., University of Kentucky M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary Richard Ellsworth Thomas Accokeek, Maryland B.A., Boston University M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary Keith Jon Thompson Brevard, North Carolina B.A., Texas Christian University M.Div., Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary Larry Dean Thorson Dallas, Texas B.S., Liberty University M.A., Fuller Theological Seminary M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia Martha Holland Thorson Dallas, Texas B.A., Lynchburg College in Virginia M.Div., Duke University Divinity School Craig Stephen Troutman Raleigh, North Carolina Rawle Bertram Tyson Kingston, Jamaica B.A., Moravian College M.Div., Moravian Theological Seminary B.S., University of the West Indies M.A., Caribbean Graduate School of Theology John Anthony Valenti Brandon, Mississippi B.Gs., University of Missouri, St. Louis M.A., St. Louis University Dora E. Arce Valentin Varadero, Cuba B.S., Instituto Superior Politecnico L.Th., Seminar io Euangelico De Teologia Marlene Medefind VanBrocklin Montreat, North Carolina B.A., Whitworth College M.A., Fuller School of World Missions Christine Bonney Vogel Highland Park, Illinois B.A., Binghamton University M.Div., McCormick Theological Seminary George Oliver Wagner Montoursville, Pennsylvania William Pasqual Warnock, Jr. Bartow, Georgia B.A., Davidson College M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia B.A., University of Georgia M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University Floretta L. Watkins Rock Hill, South Carolina David Marshall Watson Moon Township, Pennsylvania B.A., Mercer University M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Center B.A., California State University, Northridge M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary 135 Harvey Darrell Watson Forsyth, Georgia B.A., Mars Hill College M.S.W., M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Larry Watts Matthews. North Carolina B.S., Union College M.Div., Lexington Theological Seminary M.A., University of North Carolina, Charlotte David Loring Welch Bristol, Tennessee B.A., Vanderbilt University M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Byron Harvey Wells Woodstock, Georgia B.A., North Carolina State University M.Div., Lexington Theological Seminary Bevon Hugh White St. Elizabeth, Jamaica M. Katherine White Greenville, Tennessee Dip., United Theological College of the West Indies B.A., University of the West Indies B.S.N. , St. Mary of the Plains College M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary Shuford Stanley White Middleburg, Florida B.A., Birmingham Southern College M.Ed., University of Alabama at Birmingham M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary Jason Scott Whitener Columbia, South Carolina B.A., Presbyterian College M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia Craig Sinclair Williams Trabuco Canyon, California Jeffrey Lowell Wilson Union Springs, Alabama B.A., California State University at Fullerton M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary B.A., Centre College M.Div., Duke University Divinity School Stevens Matthew Wright Ladera Ranch, California B.A., California State University, Long Beach M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary J. Larry Yarborough, Jr. Tallapoosa, Georgia B.A., Samford University M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Jae Ho Yee Houston, Texas M.Div., Houston Graduate School of Theology Darryll H. Young Rochester, New York B.A., State University of New York M.Div., San Francisco Theological Seminary Richard Kimball Zeigler Nashville, Tennessee B.S., Miami University, Oxford, Ohio M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary 136 Peter Stuart Zinn Bardstown, Kentucky Master of Theology Lucy Robertson Aldridge Atlanta, Georgia Darryl Renick Barrow Oxford, Georgia Zsolt Barta Budapest, Hungary A.B., Whitman College M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary A.B., Converse College M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary B.A., University of the West Indies Dip., United Theological College of the West Indies D.Min., Karoli Caspar Reformed University Theological Faculty Kevin Michael Campbell Raeford, North Carolina Mark Vince Cox Rex, Georgia B.A., Brezvton-Parker College M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary B.S., Atlanta Christian College M.A., Reformed Theological Seminary Stephen Gerald deClaisse-Walford Grayson, Georgia M.A.T.S., Fuller Theological Seminary Diane Goncalves DeLuna Stone Mountain, Georgia B.S., Florida Institute of Technology M.S., University of California, Irvine M.B.A., Florida Institute of Technology M.A., Asbury Theological Seminary Raquel Echevarria-Quihones Decatur, Georgia B.A., Universidad Inter americana de Puerto Rico M.Div., Church of God Theological Seminary David Eugene Ezekiel Chattanooga, Tennessee A.B., Samford University M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Betsy Taylor Flory Conyers, Georgia Evelyn Medora Gifford Columbus, Georgia B.V.A., Georgia State University M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary A.B., Occidental College M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary Victor Ramon Gomez Fredericksburg, Virginia B.Mus., Shenandoah University M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University Alan Kyle Henderson Oxford, Georgia Susanna Clare Hendy Decatur, Georgia B.S., North Carolina State University M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary B.A., Nene College, University of Leicester M.Div. Columbia Theological Seminary Jeffrey Cecil Holley Cleveland, Tennessee B.A., Lee College M.Div., Church of God School of Theology 137 Karen Rembert Holley Cleveland, Tennessee Christopher Michael Jones Poquoson, Virginia Bettina B. Kilburn~ Decatur, Georgia Hyung Joo Kim Lawrenceville, Georgia Heemoon Lee Silver Spring, Maryland Kee Seong Lee Lawrenceville, Georgia Sun Bong Lee Decatur, Georgia Mark Edwin Montfort Atlanta, Georgia Cynthia McPheeters Montgomery Tucker, Georgia Nancy Graham Ogne Oviedo, Florida Eunsung Park Decatur, Georgia William Blount Robinson Charlotte, North Carolina Ki Ho Song Decatur, Georgia David Alan Torrey Leesville, South Carolina James Jeffrey Truesdell Madison, Mississippi Anita Dawn Watts Decatur, Georgia B.S.,Lee College M.Div., Church of God School of Theology B.S., Old Dominion University M.Cs., Regent College, Canada B.S., Fairfield University M.D., Boston University School of Medicine M.Div, Columbia Theological Seminary B.A., Columbia International University M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary B.A., University of Minnesota M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary B.A., Pusan National University M.Div., Korea Theological Seminary B.A., Kon Kuk University, Korea M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary B.A., University of Florida M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary B.A., Rhodes College J.D., University of Florida College of Law M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary B.A., Georgia State University M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary B.Th., M.Div., Presbyterian College and Theological Seminary, Korea B.S., Presbyterian College M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary B.A., Seoul Theological University M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary B.S., Presbyterian College M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary B.S., Houghton College M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary B.S., M.S.I.A., Purdue University M.Div., Regent University School of Divinity 138 Michael Scott Weller Addis Ababa, Ethiopia John David White Cayce, South Carolina Yuching Eunice Yang Latrobe, Pennsylvania B.A., Randolph-Macon College M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia B.S., University of South Carolina M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary B.S., University of South Carolina M.P.A., Georgia State University Master of Divinity Joseph Benjamin Acton Birmingham, Alabama Michael Andrew Acton Alabaster, Alabama B.A., Presbyterian College Sheppards and Lapsley B. A., Auburn University Sheppards and Lapsley Eston Jennings Allen Atlanta, Georgia B.A., Mercer University Greater Atlanta Jaina W. Anderson Cullman, Alabama B.E.D., Athens State University North Alabama Rachel Allane Anderson Atlanta, Georgia B.S., James Madison University Greater Atlanta Dedera Nesmith Baker East Point, Georgia Jonathan William Ball Broken Arrow, Oklahoma B.A., Georgetown University Greater Atlanta B.A., University of Tulsa Eastern Oklahoma Alan Douglas Bancroft Columbia, Missouri B.A., Truman State University Missouri Union Jane Cook Barwick Atlanta, Georgia B.A., Wesleyan University J.D., University of Georgia United Methodist Elizabeth Brooke Butler Baum Atlanta, Georgia Jean Ercella Beedoe Stone Mountain, Georgia Devon Marie Beisser Burlington, North Carolina Cynthia Missildine Benz Avondale Estates, Georgia B.A., University of Richmond Greater Atlanta B.S.C., Pratt Institute M.S.C., San Jose State University Seventh Day Adventist B.A., Presbyterian College Peace River B.B.A., Shorter College Greater Atlanta 139 Shelaine Rae Bird Birmingham, Alabama Timothy Joseph Bostick Grayson, Georgia B.A., Presbyterian College Sheppards and Lapsley B.S., West Chester University of Pennsylvania Greater Atlanta Monikka L. Bowman Daytona Beach, Florida B.A., Bethune Cookman College African Methodist Episcopal Wesley Clark Brandon Knoxville, Tennessee B.A., University of Tennessee East Tennessee Samuel Houston Bridges Taylorsville, Georgia Troy Edward Bronsink Spokane, Washington Kathy Melton Burton Decatur, Georgia William Scott Calkins Baltimore, Maryland B.A., Reinhardt College Cherokee B.S., Liberty University Inland Northwest B.S., Georgia State University Metropolitan Community Church B.A., University of Maryland Baltimore Michael Wade Carroll Birmingham, Alabama B.S., University of Alabama J.D., Samford University Sheppards and Lapsley Christopher Howard Case Ft. Lauderdale, Florida B.A., University of Florida Tropical Florida Samuel Bradley Clayton Greer, South Carolina B.A., College of William and Mary Foothills Rebekah Parker Close Spartanburg, South Carolina .A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Foothills Abby Elizabeth Cole Greenville, Tennessee B.S., Berry College Cumberland Presbyterian Michael Alden Copeland Boone, North Carolina B.S., Appalachian State University Salem Shelia Arnette Council Charlotte, North Carolina B.S., Johnson C. Smith University Charlotte Sue Weathers Crannell Tampa, Florida B.A., Agnes Scott College Tampa Bay Allen Raymond Cross Atlanta, Georgia B.A., Washington and Lee University Greater Atlanta 140 Jacquelyn J. Cumberlander Valley, Alabama B.A., Bennett College J.D. Cleveland State University Greater Atlanta Mary Ann McKibben Dana Houston, Texas B.A., Rice University New Covenant Beth McCullen Daniel Decatur, Georgia B.S., University of Wales Greater Atlanta Thomas Richard Daniel Decatur, Georgia .A., Davidson College Greater Atlanta Julie Ann Davis McDonough, Georgia B.S., University of Louisiana Greater Atlanta Kevin Michael Day Charlottesville, Virginia .A., University of Virginia The James Nelson Albert DeBrosse Snellville, Georgia B.S., University of Dayton Greater Atlanta Brandy Leigh Deroche Gray, Louisiana B.A., University of Louisiana South Louisiana Eric Randall Dillenbeck Columbia, South Carolina I. A., Clemson University Foothills Michael Rene Ducheneau Athens, Georgia B.A., University of Georgia Flint River Karen Ruth Dukes Lake Butler, Florida B.A., M.S., University of Florida St. Augustine Ellen Marie Dunn Simpsonville, South Carolina B.A., Presbyterian College Foothills Shannon R Edgerton Charleston, South Carolina B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Charleston-Atlantic Bart Wilson Edwards Prairie Grove, Arkansas B.A., University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Arkansas Susan Sullivan Edwards Prairie Grove, Arkansas B.S., University of Memphis Arkansas Kally Lauren Elliott Poway, California IS., University of California, Davis San Diego Sarah Flynn Erickson Daphne, Alabama B.A., Allegheny College South Alabama 141 Luther Franklin Fant Alexandria, Virginia B.S., Clemson University J.D., Florida State University National Capital David Scott Felton Lyndhurst, New Jersey B.S., Furman University M.S., Auburn University Palisades Clarence D. Fouse Great Falls, South Carolina B.S., Clemson University Providence Alice Schaap Freeman Marion, Virginia B.A., Davidson College Abingdon Matthew Randolph Fuller Dallas, Texas B.A., Davidson College Baptist James Luther Gale Raleigh, North Carolina B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill New Hope Andrew Joseph Gans Conyers, Georgia B.A., Southern Methodist University Greater Atlanta Mary Jane Gardner Meansville, Georgia B.S., Western Michigan University Flint River J. Jeffrey Gephart Jasper, Georgia B.S., Purdue University Cherokee Jonathan Kyle Goodman Reidsville, North Carolina B.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro Salem Elizabeth Cole Goodrich Birmingham, Alabama B.A., Trinity University Sheppards and Lapsley Megan Boyd Graham Forest, Virginia B.A., University of Richmond The Peaks Paul Glenn Hackett Dunwoody, Georgia R.B.A., Marshall University Greater Atlanta Phillip Andrew Hagen Thiensville, Wisconsin B.A., Whitzvorth College Milwaukee Joseph Kirkland Hall IV Charlotte, North Carolina B.A., Davidson College Charlotte Christopher Barry Ham Atlanta, Georgia B.S., Florida State University Greater Atlanta Charles Davis Hankins Greensboro, North Carolina B.S., North Carolina State University Salem 142 Matthew Foster Hardin Arlington, Virginia Mary Alice Haynie Madison, New Jersey Christina Hicks Stone Mountain, Georgia B.A., George Mason University Shenandoah B.S., Salem College Newton B.S., Tennessee State University Disciples of Christ Stuart Craig Higginbotham Little Rock, Arkansas B.S., Lyon College Southern Baptist Paula Suzanne Hoffman Savannah, Georgia Edward Cader Howard Cary, North Carolina B.A., Concordia University Savannah B.S., Davidson College New Hope Leah Ruth Hrachovec Owasso, Oklahoma B.A., Grinnell College Eastern Oklahoma Louis Daniel Imsande Atlanta, Georgia Clayton Anderson James Brandon, Mississippi B.S., Clemson University Greater Atlanta B.A., University of Mississippi St. Andrew Douglas Orvin Jenkins Lecanto, Florida A.B., Emory University M.D., University of Florida St. Augustine Julie Ann Jensen Columbia, South Carolina B.S., University of South Carolina Trinity Young Chul Jeon Marietta, Georgia B.S., Sungkyunkwan University Cherokee Barbara Ronner Johnson Atlanta, Georgia B.A., Georgia State University Greater Atlanta Carol Osner Johnson Atlanta, Georgia A.B.J., University of Georgia Greater Atlanta Walter Lee Johnson, Jr. Durham, North Carolina B.A., Emory University Greater Atlanta LaShonda Rene Yearwood Jones Tucker, Georgia \.A., Georgia State University United Methodist Judson Andrew Jordan Lexington, South Carolina B.A., The Citadel Trinity 143 James J. Joyner New York, New York B.A., Seattle Pacific University Greater Atlanta Jeffrey Scott Kackley Clarksville, Virginia B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University The Peaks Michael D. Kirby Houston. Texas B.A., J.D., Baylor University New Covenant David Cromwell Knauert Clark, Colorado B.A., Harvard College Greater Atlanta Andrew Warren Kukla Ft. Belvoir, Virginia B.A., College of William and Mary Chicago Edward Ashley Lamar Pensacola, Florida B.A., Presbyterian College Florida Kendal Alan Land Baton Rouge, Louisana B.A., Louisiana State University Pines Shelton Rebecca Latham Madison, Georgia B.A., Converse College Northeast Georgia Hope Italiano Lee Baldwin, Maryland B.A., Eckerd College Tampa Bay Lyndsay Gail Lee Lexington, South Carolina B.A., Presbyterian College Trinity Rebecca Page Lesley Hanover, Indiana B.A., Hanover College Wabash Valley Kimberly Sue LeVert Rehoboth Beach, Delaware B.A., Birmingham-Southern College M.Ed., University of New Orleans New Castle Cheryl Kay Lindstrom Delray Beach, Florida B.M.E.D., University of Kansas at Lawrence Tropical Florida Cheryl Vaughan Mack Decatur, Georgia B.S, Florida State University, J.D., Loyola University Law School Greater Atlanta Patrick Wayne Marshall Pensacola, Florida B.A., Vanderbilt University Florida Sandra Kirk McDonald St. Augustine, Florida B.A., M.Ed., University of North Florida, Ph.D. University of Florida St. Augustine 144 Kari Michelle McFarland Ephrata, Washington Jessica Jean Mendez Jacksonville, Florida B.A., Whitworth College Central Washington B.A., University of Florida Greater Atlanta Andrew McNeal Meyers Tacoma, Washington B.S., Pacific Lutheran University Seattle Christy Lynnae Miller Austell, Georgia Karen Sue Miller Decatur, Georgia B.S., National-Louis University African Methodist Episcopal B.S., University of Tennessee Greater Atlanta Gregory Owen Moore Lilburn, Georgia B.B.A., Valdosta State University Greater Atlanta Joseph Gilbert Moore Raleigh, North Carolina Kate McGregor Mosley Nashville, Tennessee B.A., Davidson College New Hope B.A., Eckerd College Middle Tennessee Robert Mason Murray Marietta, Georgia John Napoli Palm Harbor, Florida B.A., Kennesazv State University Greater Atlanta B.A., University of South Florida, B.A., Trinity College of Florida Tampa Bay Laurel Danielle Nelson Longmont, Colorado Mary Elizabeth Newberg Sherman, Texas B.A., Beloit College Plains and Peaks B.A., Austin College New Covenant Nancy Christine Oehler Naples, Florida Joslyn Eleanor Ogden Roswell, Georgia Shannon Lynne O'Leary Sitka, Alaska B.M., University of Wyoming Peace River B.A., Davidson College Th.M., University of Edinburgh Evangelical Lutheran Church in America B.A., Eckerd College Alaska Victoria Hood Owens Marietta, Georgia B.M., State University of New York at Pottsdam Cherokee Elizabeth Marie Parker Billings, Montana B.A., Davidson College Yellowstone 145 Kimberly Jane Parker Mobile, Alabama B.S., Barton College, M.S.S., United States Sports Academy South Alabama Robin Mcintosh Payne Snellville, Georgia A.B., University of Georgia United Methodist Pendleton Barnes Peery Asheville, North Carolina B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Western North Carolina Elizabeth Appunn Peterson Rochester, Minnesota B.A., University of the South MM., Washington University Twin Cities Area Teri Carol Peterson Chicago, Illinois B.M., DePaul University Chicago Katie Belle Preston Marietta, Georgia B.S., Furman University Greater Atlanta Ian Case Punnett St. Paul, Minnesota B.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Greater Atlanta Clayton Thomas Rascoe Apex, North Carolina B.S., Appalachian State University New Hope Tyesha Rice Aberdeen, New Jersey B.A., Rutgers University Baptist Kathryn Elizabeth Richmond Chesapeake, Virginia B.A., Vanderbilt University Eastern Virginia Sue Ann Riggle Marion, Indiana B.A., University of Illinois at Springfield Southeastern Illinois Arthur Nelson Robin White, Georgia B.S., Georgia State University Greater Atlanta Jeffrey John Ross Atlanta, Georgia B.S., Florida State University, M.S., University of Tennessee Baptist Matthew Thompson Schlageter Daytona Beach, Florida B.S., Florida State University Central Florida Amy Hope Seaman Clinton, New Jersey '.A., Hunter College New York City William Hammonds Searight Piano, Texas .A., Austin College Grace Benjamin Douglas Seller Tempe, Arizona B.M., Arizona State University Grand Canyon 146 Rebekah Sue Shaffer San Luis Obispo, California Mark Cheyne Shivers Columbia, South Carolina B.A., Eckerd College Santa Barbara B.A., Gardener-Webb University Southern Baptist Kenneth Walter Sikes Tacoma, Washington Daniel Paul Smead Morrow, Georgia B.A., Furman University Olympia B.A., Oregon/Atlanta Bible College Church of God Susan Lalena Smith Easley, South Carolina B.S., Lander University M.Ed., Clemson University Foothills Elizabeth Miles Soileau Baton Rouge, Louisiana Michael Sorrell Manning, South Carolina Matthew Barnabas Sprinkle Bryan, Texas B.S., Presbyterian College South Louisiana B.S., University of South Carolina New Harmony B.A., Trinity University M.A., Texas A&M University Mission Bryan Craig Stamper Ocoee, Florida B.B.A., University of Florida Central Florida Daniel D. Stephens Ft. Valley, Georgia Lisa Marie Stewart Stone Mountain, Georgia A.B., University of Georgia Sheppards and Lapsley B.S., Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania M.S., Georgia State University Metropolitan Community Church Amy Danielle Summers-Minette Sherman, Texas B.A., Austin College New Covenant Tina Ecker N. Sweet Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida B.A., University of Utah J.D., Pepper dine University St. Augustine Susan Patricia Takis Alpharetta, Georgia B.A., Furman University M.F.A., Southern Methodist University Greater Atlanta Ingrid Brunt Taulbee Atlanta, Georgia B.S.Ed., University of Georgia M.Ed., University of Virginia M.S., Lehigh University Greater Atlanta 147 Laurie Elizabeth Taylor Chapel Hill, North Carolina B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill New Hope Clayton Allan Thomas Greer. South Carolina B.S., Clemson University Foothills James Heizer Thomas III Ft. Thomas, Kentucky B.A., Emory University Disciples of Christ Jannan Renee Wertzberger Thomas Houston, Texas B.A., University of Texas Mission Susan Ellen Thomas South Lyon, Michigan B.S., Madonna University Detroit Lewis Casey Thompson Lubbock, Texas B.A., University of North Texas Grace Robert W. Thomson Stone Mountain, Georgia B.B.A., Georgia State University Greater Atlanta Joel Lee Tolbert Taylors, South Carolina B.S., Mercer University Foothills Miranda R. Trussell Richardson, Texas B.A., Schreiner University Grace Christopher Stephen Tuttle Black Mountain, North Carolina B.A., Davidson College Western North Carolina Nicholas Harvey Vanderslice Marietta, Georgia B.A., University of Georgia Cherokee Carol Scott Wade Avondale Estates, Georgia B.A., Agnes Scott College Greater Atlanta Lindsey Michelle Wade Birmingham, Alabama B.S., Samford University Sheppards and Lapsley Derek Alan Wadlington Westfield, New Jersey A.B., Bowdoin College M.F.A., Ohio University Elizabeth Catherine Kelly Walsh Spokane, Washington B.A., M.F.A., Eastern Washington University Inland Northwest Kimberly Lynn Warwick Sussex, New Jersey B.S., Salisbury State University Newton Kirsten Lisa Weeks Lookout Mountain, Georgia B.A., University of North Carolina East Tennessee Edward Paul Wegele Clive, Iowa B.A., Buena Vista University Des Moines 148 John Victor Landt Weicher Washington, District of Columbia James Walter Wells, Jr. Alpharetta, Georgia A.B., Princeton University National Capital B.E., Vanderbilt University M.B.A., University of Alabama Greater Atlanta Stacy Jennifer Welsh St. Louis, Missouri B.A., Milliken University M.A., Washington University Giddings-Lovejoy Scott Michael White Atlanta, Georgia B.S., Emory University, M.S., A.M., University of Michigan Greater Atlanta Elizabeth Linden Wilson Greenville, South Carolina LA., M.A., Vanderbilt University Foothills Harlis Ray Wright Pine Bluff, Arkansas B.S., Stillman College, M.S., Chicago State University Arkansas Wendy Michelle Yow Greensboro, North Carolina B.S., Appalachian State University Salem Master of Arts in Theological Studies Roy Leon Allen Atlanta, Georgia B.A., Howard University M.A., University of Georgia J.D., University of Connecticut Jane Lauderdale Armstrong Atlanta, Georgia B.A., Sweet Briar College, M.B.A., Georgia State University Angela Marie Boyd Norcross, Georgia B.B.A., Columbia State University Joseph Brown Atlanta, Georgia Sandra D. Brown Atlanta, Georgia Matthew Scott Burden Loganville, Georgia B.S., Davidson College M.D., Emory University B.A., Marsh Hill College M.Ed., Clemson University M.B.A., Emory University B.S., Abilene Christian University Carla Yvonne Dunbar Lebanon, Pennsylvania B.S., Temple University M.Ed., Cheyney University 149 Richard Curtis Dunbar Lebanon, Pennsylvania Lee Ann Greer Smyrna, Georgia Betty J. Halford Atlanta, Georgia Travis E. Halford Atlanta, Georgia Walter M. Hall III Atlanta, Georgia Byron Lewis Harris Atlanta, Georgia Jeffrey L. Jordan Griffin, Georgia Steven Robert Miller Alpharetta, Georgia Ann Elizabeth Misner Atlanta, Georgia Dorothy Dobbins Nevill Gainesville, Florida Cecelia Winslow Owens Riverdale, Georgia Jeremiah Steven Sauber Marietta, Georgia Elizabeth Sager Sharp Atlanta, Georgia Thomas B. Shuler Atlanta, Georgia Michael Abbott Tanner Marietta, Georgia Rhonda Payne Weary Decatur, Georgia B.S., St. Paul's College B.A., Georgia Southern University B.L.S., St. Edwards University B.B.A., University of Mississippi, M.B.A., Georgia State University J.D., Emory University B.A., University of North Carolina B.A., University of the South B.A., Ph.D., Michigan State University B.A., Southwest Baptist University B.A., Albion College B.A., Rice University M.A., Ph.D., University of Florida B.S., Alabama State University, M.B.A., Ed.S., University of West Florida B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology B.S.N., University of Michigan M.S.N., Yale University D.R.P.H., Johns Hopkins University B.M.Ed., Louisiana State University M.Ed., Northeast Louisiana University A.B., J.D., University of Alabama A.B.J. , University of Georgia 150 Geographical Distribution of Students United States Alabama-17 Alaska-1 Arizona-2 Arkansas-4 Calif ornia-10 Colorado-5 Connecticut-1 Delaware-3 District of Columbia-3 Florida-30 Georgia-154 Idaho- 1 Illinois-5 Indiana-4 Iowa-1 Kansas-2 Kentucky-5 Louisiana-4 Maine-1 Maryland-9 Massachusetts-1 Michigan-5 Minnesota-3 Mississippi-12 Missouri-2 Montana-1 New Jersey- 10 New York-7 North Carolina-40 Ohio-4 Oklahoma-4 Pennsylvania-9 South Carolina-40 Tennessee-25 Texas-19 Virginia-18 Washington-9 West Virginia-2 Wisconsin-2 Other Countries Bermuda-l Brazil-1 Canada-2 Cuba-3 England-1 Ethiopia-1 Ghana- 1 Guyana-1 Hungary-3 India-1 Italy-1 Jamaica-12 Kenya-1 Korea-3 St. Kits-1 Scotland-3 South Africa-1 Taiwan-1 International Program Scholars Lutasha Abraham South Africa Mark Christmas St. Kitts Peter Co Taiwan Jin Bong Choi Korea John Gicheru Kenya Susanna Hendy England Csaba Hos Hungary Orsoyla Hos Hungary Chang Man Jeong Korea Sunny C. John India Gyeong Kim Korea Hyung Joo Kim Korea Insook Lee Korea Martin Nabor Ghana Francesca Nuzzolese Italy Sophia Park Korea Everaldo Rego Brazil Barry Welch England Campbell Scholars 2000 Joanna Adams United States Russel Botman South Africa Walter Brueggemann United States Douglas J. Hall Canada James Lowry United States Damayanthi Niles Sri Lanka Ofelia M. Ortega Cuba Janos Pasztor Hungary 2001 Nan-Jou Chen Taiwan Barbara Gloudon Jamaica Catherine Gonzalez United States Joseph Harvard United States Tinyiko Sam Malueke South Africa Kimberly Richter United States Henrich Scheffer Germany 2002 Chistina Conti Argentina Severino Croatto Argentina Mark Gray Ireland Ambrose Moyo Zimbabwee Kathleen O'Connor United States Mercy Oduyoye Ghana Lib McGregor Simmons United States Norbert Stephens Jamaica 152 Calendar 2003-2006 2003-2004 2004-2005* 2005-2006* Summer First Summer Term June 16-27 June 14-25 June 13-24 Greek School June 30-August 22 July 5- August 27 July 5-August 26 Second Summer Term June 30-July 11 July 5-16 June 27-July 8 Fall Planning Retreat August 26-27 August 31- September 1 August 30-31 Labor Day September 1 September 6 September 5 Orientation/ Registration September 2-3 September 7-8 September 6-7 Classes begin September 4 September 9 September 8 Convocation/ Honors Day September 10 September 15 September 14 Ordination exams September 19-20 September 17-18 September 16-17 Smyth Lectures October 14-16 October 12-14 October 11-13 Reading /Exam Week October 20-24 October 25-29 October 24-28 Conference on Ministry November 7-9 November 5-7 November 4-6 Thanksgiving Holiday November 27-28 November 25-26 November 24-25 Classes end December 5 December 10 December 9 Reading /Exam Week December 8-12 December 13-17 December 12-16 Winter Alternative Context/ M.Div. electives begin/ D.Min. classes begin January 5 January 3 January 9 D.Min. classes end January 16 January 14 January 20 King Holiday January 19 January 17 January 16 Alternative Context ends /M.Div. exams January 23 January 21 January 27 Spring Classes begin February 2 January 31 February 6 Bible Content Exam February 6 February 4 February 3 Ordination exams February 20-21 February 18-19 February 17-18 Conference on Ministry February 27-29 February 25-27 February 24-26 Reading /Exam Week March 15-19 March 14-18 March 20-24 Spring Break April 5-9 April 4-8 April 3-7 Good Friday April 9 March 25 April 14 Colloquium April 19-21 April 18-20 April 17-19 Classes end May 7 May 6 May 12 Reading /Exam Week May 10-14 May 9-13 May 15-19 Baccalaureate May 15 May 14 May 20 Commencement May 16 May 15 May 21 Tentative 153 Index Admissions: Doctor of Ministry 21 Doctor of Theology 24 Master of Arts in Theological Studies 13 Master of Divinity 11 Master of Theology 16 International Students 24 Advanced Placement 87 Advising: Master of Divinity 8 Doctor of Ministry 20 Alternative Context 45 Alumni /Alumnae Association 109 Atlanta Theological Association Courses 83 Auditors 25 Awards 52 Biblical Area 59 Board of Trustees Ill Bookstore 40 Campbell Scholars 45 Center for New Church Development 44 Certification in Christian Education 13 Certified Minister of Christian Education 10 Christian Spirituality Emphasis and Certificate 46 Clinical Pastoral Education 41 Colloquium 47 Continuing Education 43 Convocations 49 Courses of Instruction 58 Cross Registration 41 Curriculum, Visual Representation 8 Doctor of Ministry 17 Christian Spirituality Approach .... 18 Gospel and Culture Approach 19 New Church Development Approach 19 Pastoral Counseling Approach 19 Doctor of Theology in Pastoral Counseling 22 Elective System: Master of Divinity 7 Doctor of Ministry 20 Faith and the City 44 Fellowships 54 Financial Aid and Assistance 30, 36 Grading 87 Greek School, Summer 87 Guthrie Scholars 43 Historical Doctrinal Area 64 Housing 29 Independent Study 90 Insurance 30 Interdisciplinary Courses 78 International Theological Education ... 45 Lay Institute of Faith and Life 43 Library 39 Master of Arts in Theological Studies 12 Master of Divinity 5 Master of Theology 15 Mid-Course Assessment 9 Moral Conduct 89 Non-Degree Enrollment, Occasional .. 25 Ordination Exams 87 Orientation 49 Placement 51 Practical Theology Area 70 Probation 89 Refund Policies 35 Room and Board 35 Scholarships 32 Smyth Lectures 47 Student Organizations and Activities 50 Supply Preaching 51 Supervised Ministry 80 Suspension /Expulsion 92 Tuition and Fees 33 Thompson Scholars 46 TOEFL 45 Tranfer Credit 11, 13, 22 Worship 49 154 TEAR OFF AND SEND FOR FURTHER INFORMATION I would like to learn more about Columbia. 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