Columbia Theological Seminary Course Catalog 1996-1997, 1996-1997

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COLUMBIA
THEOLOGICAL
SEMINARY

1996- 1997 CATALOG

COLUMBIA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

701 Columbia Drive

Box 520

Decatur, Georgia 30031

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 and the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools 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 1995-96 academic year but are subject to revision at any time.

Contents

Welcome 1

Statement of Mission 2

History of the Seminary 4

Degree Programs 5

Master of Divinity 5

Master of Arts in Theological Studies 11

Master of Theology 13

Doctor of Ministry 14

Doctor of Theology 18

Distinctive Academic Programs 21

Center for Theological Studies in Florida 21

Center for Asian Theology and Ministries 21

International Theological Education 21

Theology, Media, and the Church Program 22

Related Academic Programs and Resources 24

John Bulow Campbell Library 24

Columbia Bookstore 24

Related Academic Programs 25

Programs in Other Locations 26

Admissions Information 28

Admissions Procedures for Basic Degree Students 28

Admissions Procedures for Advanced Degree Students 30

Application Information for International Students 32

Non-Degree Enrollment and Auditors 33

Housing 33

Insurance 34

Financial Aid 34

Scholarships 36

Tuition and Fees 39

Refund Policies 40

Columbia in Service to the Larger Church 42

Continuing Education 42

Lay Institute of Faith and Life 42

Christian Spirituality Emphasis 43

Evangelism Emphasis 44

Columbia Colloquium 44

Smyth Lectures 44

Community Life 46

Yearly Schedule 46

Orientation 46

Student Handbooks 46

Student Organizations and Activities 46

Community Worship and Convocations 48

Awards and Prizes 48

Graduate Fellowships 50

Curriculum and Courses 53

Biblical Area 55

Historical-Doctrinal Area 61

Practical Theology Area 69

Interdisciplinary Courses 79

Supervised Ministry 83

Th.D. and D.Min. Courses 86

Florida Center Courses 87

Academic Notes and Policies 90

Faculty 94

Staff 105

Support of Columbia Seminary 110

Students 113

Calendar 153

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Welcome

People often ask me to describe what we are doing at Columbia. What an
exciting and nearly impossible challenge! We are a community of people
joined in the common work of theological education, but the ways we con-
tribute to that work are as various as the people who come on campus each
day.

Our professors form a lively faculty with a diversity of research interests,
backgrounds, and approaches to education. They spend time with students
in and out of the classroom and are creative in their efforts to meet the needs
of students, pastors, and lay people in many settings throughout the church.

Our students come to the seminary with a variety of goals for their edu-
cation. Many enter degree programs to prepare for service in the church.
Others come to explore issues of faith or to continue their theological educa-
tion after a period of service. Some come for short term events and classes to
renew their faith or increase their knowledge in a particular area. Students
come from every area of the nation and from many countries around the
world. The mix of their gifts and experiences creates rich possibilities for
learning in Columbia's academic programs.

Our staff members provide ongoing daily support with a wide range of
talents and skills. From producing computer graphics, to counseling students,
to initiating new programs, the staff members at Columbia create an atmos-
phere in which education can flourish.

Together the people of Columbia create a place with a myriad of oppor-
tunities for learning and growing in faith. Together we seek to serve the
Church of Jesus Christ. We invite you to join us. A warm welcome and a
stimulating challenge await you.

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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 world-wide 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 its founding in Lexington, Georgia, in 1828, Columbia Theological
Seminary has nurtured, and has been nurtured by, the Presbyterian Church
in the South. This connection has existed throughout its history and remains
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.

The first permanent location of the seminary was Columbia, South Caro-
lina, in 1830. The school became popularly known as Columbia Theological
Seminary, and the name was accepted as permanent in 1925.

The decade of the 1920's saw a shift in population throughout the South-
east. Atlanta 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 the leadership which led to the de-
velopment of the present facilities on a 57-acre tract in Decatur, Georgia.

The early years in Decatur were difficult. The future of the institution was
uncertain. However, in 1932, Dr. J. McDowell Richards was elected president;
under his leadership the seminary experienced substantial growth.

Dr. C. Benton Kline served five years as president following Dr. Richards'
retirement in 1971. On January 1, 1976, Dr. J. Davison Philips assumed the
presidency. He retired 11 years later, passing the mantle of leadership to Dr.
Douglas W. Oldenburg who, on January 1, 1987, became the seminary's sev-
enth president.

Degree Programs

Columbia offers courses of study leading to both basic and advanced
degrees. The Master of Divinity is the basic professional degree. The Master
of Arts in Theological Studies is also a basic theological degree, but academic
rather than professional in orientation. The advanced degrees are the Master
of Theology, the Doctor of Ministry, and the Doctor of Theology. Men and
women from all denominations are eligible to apply for any of these degrees.

Master of Divinity

Introduction

Columbia Theological Seminary's seal carries the motto, Tioi\xevaCl kou
5i5acrKa\o6n, the Greek words for preachers and teachers. They are taken
from the Letter to the Ephesians in which it is written, "The gifts he gave were
that some would be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, 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 in 1828, Colum-
bia has seen its role as training persons for leadership in the church. The
Master of Divinity degree is offered as a basic theological degree for those
who seek to serve as the pastors, prophets, evangelists, and teachers and other
leaders of the church of Jesus Christ in this day and age.

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 Misseo Dei. The curriculum thus also aims at nurturing
students' hope and engaging 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 imagi-
nation 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 and engage in the work of ministry.

The Common Core

Students in the M.Div. program take 21 prescribed course units of the total
30 units required to complete the degree. The required elements of the cur-
riculum, 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 con-
tent and interpretation of the Bible, biblical languages, church history, theol-
ogy and ethics, and the practices of the church and its ministry. In order to
assist in the task of integrating the knowledge learned in seminary with one's
own life in the Christian faith and one's understanding of the church as the
community of faith, the curriculum also incorporates integrative seminars
and experiential learning into the common core and electives and seeks to
put to good use the rich resources of learning environments - such as the
congregation and the hospital - beyond the traditional academy.

A student's time on the Columbia campus begins with "Baptism and
Evangelical Identity," an integrative seminar which poses the questions,
"What does it mean to be a Christian?" and "How is one incorporated into
the church, the body of Christ?" The next semester features "The Eucharist
and the Church's Mission," which examines the nature of the church and its
practices and makes extensive use of field experiences in actual congregations.
In these seminars, students are guided by faculty from a variety of disciplines
to look at their own identities, experiences, and traditions and those of others
through a range of perspectives. Students also are enabled to reflect on the
experience of the people of God in diverse settings in the required units of
Alternative Context, Supervised Ministry, and Pastoral Care.

Integrative Seminars

Integrative seminars are offered both as required and elective course units
in the curriculum. They are called integrative because they are structured to
bridge disciplines and gaps between theory and practice. They take three
basic forms. Some integrative 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 seminars take on a specific task that
requires students and faculty alike to bridge disciplines to answer the task.
One such task might be to produce a supplemental worship resource for a
multicultural congregation, wherein all seminar members would need to
draw on all aspects of theological and ministerial education to complete the
task. Finally, some integrative seminars are organized around the principle
of learning by doing specific acts of ministry and then engaging in disciplined
reflection on the practices as a group. 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 persons preparing for the ministry take responsibilityfor their vocations
as practical theologians. The elective elements of the curriculum are offered
to 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 experience, 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 elec-
tives in its curriculum. Students are required to take at least 9 elective units
composed of courses and integrative seminars.

Elective courses and integrative seminars are the place in the curriculum
where students carefully exercise choice in order to prepare for a lifetime of
ministry. A wholistic ministry necessitates that ministers be people of per-
sonal integrity and faith, be well equipped in a variety of disciplines, ap-
proaches, and skills, and be able to 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 a designation of which dominant pedagogical objectives are met by
the course. These objectives and their respective designations are as follows:

Knowledge of Tradition {K}

Electives with this designation aim at increasing the student's knowl-
edge of the Christian tradition and its significant conversation part-
ners by means of their texts, patterns of thought, and /or practices.

Experiencing God's People in Context {C}

Electives with this designation place a student in a community of

God's people in order to study how it celebrates and lives its faith.

Spiritual Formation {SF}

Electives with this designation provide a context within which a
student may grow in Christian faith, discipline, and leadership to
equip others in ecclesial piety.

Clarifying Personal Beliefs {CB}

Electives with this designation enable a student to examine, articulate,

and profess his or her faith.

Theological Reflection (T)

Electives with this designation equip a student to interpret contem-
porary 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 the stu-
dents' ability to reflect critically on their work.

The aim of a ministry equipped for Christian leadership, whose members
possess ethical and religious integrity and the intellectual skills for critical
and constructive leadership in both the church and social contexts, requires
that persons studying to be ministers attend to all the aspects of learning and
formation that aim entails. The pedagogical objectives and their designations
serve as a guide to students in the process of seeking balance in their prepa-
ration as leaders in the church. As a further discipline of balance, the total
number of a student's elective units (seminars, courses, and practicums)

should include selections from each of the six pedagogical objectives for
ministry. Students should note, however, that this requirement does not im-
pose unrealistic limits on their choice of electives since many offerings will
meet multiple objectives.

Advising

A theologically educated person is more than a person who has had a
series of courses in theologically related subjects. An important part of the
curriculum is what students do to integrate their studies and experiences in
their own lives. Faculty members assist in this process of integration and
formation by serving as advisers to students. Faculty advisers participate in
the selection of courses each semester a student is at Columbia. Course selec-
tion is made as the result of conversation between the student and adviser
that takes into account areas of past experience, identified weaknesses, and
the assessments of teachers and ministry supervisors. Early in the first year
of studies, students undergo an individual supervised ministry assessment
with the Director of Supervised Ministry. The director makes a joint recom-
mendation to the student and adviser about the student's contextual learning
about ministry. Approximately two-thirds of the way through the program,
another occasion allows students and faculty to reflect upon the student's
gifts and preparation for ministry. This time is called the mid-course assess-
ment and is described below.

Further Theological Study beyond the Basic Degree

Three years in any seminary does not equip students with everything 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.
The search for faithful answers to the challenges of the Christian life today
requires an ethic of learning for the faith, which creates the expectation that
graduates will 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 will require of graduates
that they engage in regular, disciplined theological study at various stages in
their ministries.

Length of Program

The Master of Divinity curriculum is designed so that a full-time student
can complete the requirements for the degree in three years. The program
may be lengthened by a variety of factors, including internships done during
seminary and a student's family responsibilities. All work must be completed
within six years from the date of matriculation.

Requirements for The Master of Divinity Degree

1. There must be on file with the seminary a complete and official transcript
of credits showing graduation with a bachelor's degree from an accredited
university or college of liberal arts and sciences or its equivalent as well as a
completed health form and standardized test results.

2. The student will be tested for and must achieve competency in English
writing and speech. Test fees, where applicable, are the responsibility of the
student.

3. The student must be admitted to degree candidacy through the suc-
cessful completion of the mid-course assessment.

4. The candidate must satisfactorily complete all the requirements of the
degree with a total of 30 units.

5. The overall grade point average (GPA) must be 2.30 or better.

6. The student must pass an approved Bible content exam.

7. The student must be in residence for at least six long semesters on the
Decatur campus (excluding transfer and Florida Center students). Exception
to this policy can be granted only by faculty vote on a written request made
to the Dean of Faculty.

8. The faculty must be satisfied that the candidate shall have sustained a
sound moral and religious character in seminary life and gives promise of
useful service in the ministry or other church vocations.

9. All bills to the seminary must be paid and assurance given that all open
accounts in the community and elsewhere have been satisfied. Students with
education loans must agree to make prompt and regular payments.

Mid-Course Assessment

Admission to candidacy for the degree emerges from the mid-course as-
sessment 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
completion of the majority of the common core course work and the super-
vised ministry experience. This assessment is usually scheduled in the spring
term of the second year for full-time students. Detailed guidelines for the
assessment process are given to the student well in advance, including criteria,
data to be considered, composition of the assessment committee, intent of the
interview, and possible recommendations to the faculty which might ensue.

Every M.Div. degree student must meet the mid-course assessment re-
quirement. A student seeking ordination shall have established a working
relationship with the appropriate ecclesiastical body in order to be eligible
for an assessment.

At the mid-course assessment, among other issues, questions of personal
and professional growth shall be addressed, and any recommendations or
stipulations arising from this will be reviewed by the faculty prior to awarding
the M.Div. degree.

Awarding The Master of Divinity Degree

The seminary's Plan of Government requires that students whom the
faculty recommends to the Board of Trustees for the M.Div. degree "shall
have sustained a sound moral and religious character in their seminary life."

The recommendation of students to the Board implies that, to the best of its
knowledge, the faculty considers them to be such persons.

The permanent file of an M.Div. candidate who is not seeking ordination
at the time of graduation shall contain a statement to that effect.

Certified Minister of Christian Education

A student in the M.Div. program can take courses which will lead to
certification as a minister of Christian education. Students interested in this
specialty should see the Dean of 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 Faculty the ways in which their programs can meet
the dual demands of education for service in the church and academy.

The Columbia Calendar and Unit System

Academic work for the M.Div. is offered in two long semesters in the fall
and spring, in a January intensive term, and - for Greek language school and
supervised ministry experiences - during the summer. Each long semester is
constituted of six weeks of classes, followed by a reading and exam week at
midterm, followed by another six weeks of classes and a reading and exam
period. The reading /exam weeks enable students to complete the work for
half term courses before beginning another such course and to catch up on
reading for courses which continue through the semester.

Courses, practicums, and seminars which meet all semester for three hours
a week are assigned one unit of credit. Those which meet 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 a student will carry simultaneously. Because of the time
commitment involved, Greek School, Supervised Ministry 210, and Clinical
Pastoral Education each earn 2 units of credit. Students are allowed to take
only four subjects at any given time.

Visual Representation of the Curriculum

This representation 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 21 required course
units and nine elective course units. The elective designations in the chart
below indicate times when electives may be taken.

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Summer

Fall

January

Spring

Essentials of

Old Testament

Elective

New Testament

Greek

Survey

Survey

(2 units)

New Testament

Worship and

Exegesis

Preaching

Baptism &

The Eucharist &

Evangelical

the Church's

Identity

Mission

Elective

Church History

Supervised

Essentials of

Alternative

Old Testament

Ministry:

Hebrew

Context

Exegesis

Congregation

Practice of

Practice of

(2 units)

Theology I

Theology II

Elective

Elective

Hospital

Hospital

Practicum or

Practicum or

Elective

Elective

Optional: Clinical

Christian

Elective

American

Pastoral

Education

Religion &

Education

Ethics

Cultural

(2 units) or

Elective

History

Advanced

Elective

(1/2 unit)

Supervised

World

Ministry

Christianity
(1/2 unit)

Final Things

Elective

Elective

Master of Arts in Theological Studies

The purpose of this two year flexible degree program is to provide theo-
logical studies for those exploring career options, preparing for doctoral stud-
ies, church leadership positions, or specialized forms of lay ministry, or for
those investigating the relationships between a profession and theological
issues or faith and the modern world. This program is not designed to prepare
persons for the practice of ordained ministry. However, it may be useful for
practicing ministers in traditions that do not require a degree in divinity for
ordination, but who nevertheless wish to develop their formal knowledge of
theology.

Students, after consultation with the director of the M.A.(T.S.) program
and after earning eight units with a 2.30 GPA, select one of the following five
fields of specialization: Old Testament, New Testament, Theology, Church
History, Ethics. A faculty adviser from the area of specialization is assigned
by the director for consultation in the selection of courses and the required

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Independent Study in the specialization, which includes a major paper. Pro-
ficiency in Hebrew or Greek is a requirement for the Old Testament or New
Testament specialization.

General Requirements for The Master Of Arts in Theological Studies Degree

1. Students must earn a total of 16 units with a 2.30 GPA, including a 1
unit research/constructive Independent Study in the major. Students must
enroll in the M.A.(T.S.) Seminar in the first year of studies, 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.

2. Students must successfully complete a 1 unit independent study in the
field of specialization. It is expected that the adviser will be the faculty member
with whom this independent study is done. The purpose of the required
Independent Study and the research paper is to provide 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. Following the reading
of the paper, the student and the adviser will discuss the paper.

3. If a student's GPA is below 2.50 upon completion of 5 units, the student
will be placed on academic probation. If a cumulative GPA of 2.30 or above
has not been attained after 8 units, the student will be dropped from the
program. At least 3 of the 5 basic courses must be completed within the first
8 units.

4. All work must be completed within five years from the date of matri-
culation.

Details of the program are available from the Director of the Master of
Arts in Theological Studies Program.

Certification in Christian Education

A student in the M.A.(T.S.) program can take courses which will lead to
certification in Christian education. Students interested in this specialty
should see the Dean of Faculty.

Advanced Degrees Introduction

Columbia offers three programs leading to advanced degrees. Each builds
on the M.Div. degree and, in the case of the D.Min. and Th.D. programs, also
on necessary ministry experience which has ensued since the reception of the
M.Div. degree.

In addition to the resources of the faculty and library on Columbia's
campus, graduate students are expected to draw upon the resources of the

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Atlanta area. The Th.D. and D.Min. programs are administered by the Grad-
uate Professional Studies Committee of the Atlanta Theological Association,
which coordinates and augments the resources of Candler School of Theology
of Emory University, the Interdenominational Theological Center, Columbia,
Erskine Theological Seminary 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 other seminaries.

The resources of the Atlanta community are also available to Columbia
graduate students. Accredited programs of clinical pastoral education and
pastoral counseling are available in many settings. The Urban Training Or-
ganization of Atlanta provides resources in the area of urban problems and
urban ministries. Numerous national and regional offices of denominational
and interdenominational agencies are located in Atlanta. Other educational
opportunities are available at Emory University, Georgia State University,
and colleges in the area.

Master of Theology

The Master of Theology (Th.M.) degree program has three purposes: for
advanced study in an area of ministry, especially by persons in pastoral
ministry; as preparation for entering teaching or as a step toward a Ph.D.; and
as preparation for a specialization in ministry.

Requirements for the Degree

In order to qualify for the Th.M. degree, a student must complete the
following within five years:

1. 24 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 shall involve at least 15 hours taken through regular residen-
tial courses at Columbia Seminary.

2. one of the following options: a) an acceptable thesis which shall consti-
tute six additional credits, and an oral examination which shall be given after
the thesis has been completed, or b) two courses (three credits each) which
require a major research paper. A grade of 3.00 or higher must be earned in
each course. To select this option, a student must file a Th.M. Research Course
Option Form with the Registrar by November 1.

A written statement of the topic and proposal for research, together with
the names of the faculty members serving on the thesis committee must be
submitted to the Advanced Degrees Committee for approval. 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 committee. February 1 is the deadline for provisional
approval of the thesis by the project committee and March 1 is the deadline
for final completion of the project.

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Any student enrolled in the Master of Theology degree program will be
assessed an administrative fee of $50.00 for each half of the year in which that
student does not register for credit hours through course work or thesis
research.

Concentration

Each student will concentrate in one of the following areas: biblical studies,
historical-doctrinal studies, practical theology studies. At least 12 course cred-
its must be taken in the area of concentration. Within that area at least nine
credits, in addition to the six credits for the thesis or research courses, must
be taken in a chosen field (i.e., Old Testament or theology or evangelism). At
least six course credits must be taken outside the area of concentration.

All course credit must ordinarily be in 600 or 700 level courses. Up to three
credits of lower level course work may be counted if there is prior approval
by the thesis committee (if appointed) or the Director of Advanced Studies
and the Dean of Faculty.

Doctor of Ministry

Aims of the Program

The Doctor of Ministry is designed for persons now engaged in ministry
in the North American setting, who have completed basic theological studies
(usually the Master of Divinity degree) and at least three years of full-time
service in the practice of ministry. Qualified students from other countries
may, in certain instances, be admitted under special arrangements with offi-
cials of their church.

The program cultivates "doctors" in the sense of teachers of ministry to
others. It provides an advanced, yet flexible, course of graduate study for
those whose vocation as ministers of the people of God in the church of Jesus
Christ implies their further disciplined reflection upon, and possibly their
further specialization within, their own ministry. By helping people integrate
ministerial theory and practice with basic faith commitments, the program
strengthens ministers to exercise a critical kind of teaching role in the church
and to increase their competency and faithfulness in practice.

The program focuses on the critical engagement between the biblical,
historical, theological, and pastoral disciplines of ministry together with the
social and personality sciences and their attendant practices.

Because the program seeks to help the student strengthen a holistic min-
istry in community, the program is largely generalist in character, involving
questions of personal ministerial 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.

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There are, in addition to the regular generalist program, possibilities for
specializations in 1) Pastoral Counseling, 2) Christian Spirituality, 3) Cross-
Cultural Ministries and 4) Gospel and Culture. There is also a bilingual option
for Korean- American ministers.

Administration

The program operates under the supervision of the Advanced Degrees
Committee of the seminary and is administered by a faculty member serving
as Director of Advanced Studies. The program cooperates with the other
member schools of the Atlanta Theological Association.

Students enter the program either through an Atlanta based Core Seminar
or through a Core Seminar offered in a location outside the Atlanta area.
Students may also take courses in other schools of the Atlanta Theological
Association.

Advising

Each student is guided by an advisory committee of two faculty members.
The primary adviser helps the student develop a plan of study. The primary
and secondary advisers comprise the doctoral committee which administers
the qualifying examination, assists the student in developing a project pro-
posal, and evaluates the written project /dissertation report.

Degree Requirements

The program requires thirty-six semester hours in which a student must
maintain a 3.00 average. Students normally complete the program within four
years. Extensions require the permission of the director and the Advanced
Degrees Committee. All work must be completed within six years of entrance.
Any student enrolled in the Doctor of Ministry degree program will be as-
sessed an administrative fee of $50.00 for each half of the year in which that
student does not register for credit hours through course work, supervised
ministry, or doctoral project research work.

The thirty-six-hour program comprises:

An Introductory Core Seminar (6 semester hours), required at the outset
of the program. Students take part in an intensive seminar to explore inter-
disciplinary perspectives around contemporary issues of ministry and profes-
sional development. In this seminar students begin interdisciplinary integra-
tion and clarify an operative theory of ministry to guide their development
of a study plan.

A Doctoral Practicum (6 semester hours), a supervised activity in ministry.
This practicum, often done in clinical pastoral education or preaching, can
also take place in settings as diverse as businesses, governmental, community,
or church agencies where appropriate supervision and learning opportunities
with peers are available. In any case, the practicum takes place outside the

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student's ordinary work situation, providing new perspectives on self, the-
ology, profession, and the needs and challenges of other persons and insti-
tutions.

Elective Courses (18 semester hours). The program requires an interdis-
ciplinary plan of study involving the integration of three dimensions: 1) the
biblical and theological norms of Christian faith, 2) perspectives on the con-
temporary human situation, and 3) the practices of ministry and church mis-
sion. 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 Doctoral Project Development and Design Workshop (non-credit).
Toward the end of the program coursework, each student participates in a
doctoral project development and design seminar to foster integration and to
prepare for qualifying examinations and subsequent project proposal devel-
opment and writing.

A Doctoral Project (6 semester hours). Elements of the course of study
converge in the doctoral project. The student must complete a written doctoral
level project and a written project report/ dissertation which interprets this
project to a wider audience in the church as well as in the seminary. The
student should start thinking about the proposal for the project early in the
program, so the project can be an integrating focus for the student's entire
course of study. Proposals must be approved by the Advanced Degrees Com-
mittee no later than May 1 of the year prior to their anticipated graduation.
The successful completion of a Qualifying Examination will enable the stu-
dent to proceed in the doctoral level project. Ordinarily, the doctoral project
is conducted in the student's usual ministerial setting. February 1 is the dead-
line for provisional approval of the dissertation by the project committee and
March 1 is the deadline for final completion of the project.

Gospel and Culture Specialization

A student may choose to undertake a specialization through interdisci-
plinary studies centered upon the relationship between the Gospel and cul-
ture. This program, which has the same general aims and degree requirements
listed previously for the more general program, has been designed by a group
of Columbia faculty who have identified a number of critical issues and
questions in this area which require serious reflection and action. Through
the Core Seminar, the various elective classes, the doctoral practicum, and the
doctoral project, students will work with a faculty group representing a rich
blend of diverse theological and cultural perspectives. Students will be chal-
lenged 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 Core Seminar, and then in subsequent studies, students and
faculty will be engaged with the writings and the analyses of sociologists,
philosophers, cultural anthropologists, and historians. Participants will re-
flect in some depth upon the concrete manifestations of culture - the art and

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artifacts, the products, technologies, entertainments, institutions, and move-
ments that characterize daily life. They will examine the major fault lines
within the church about the meaning of Christian faith and the ways Chris-
tians are reading the signs of the time theologically. Finally, students will be
asked to think through their practice of ministry in the light of their studies
and to develop a doctoral project which will both strengthen their own min-
istry and make a critical and constructive contribution to the faith and practice
of the church.

All classes will be 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 doctoral practicum, and doctoral project in their own ministry setting in
consultation with the faculty.

Christian Spirituality Specialization

A student may choose to undertake a specialization through interdisci-
plinary studies centered upon the church's theology and practice of Christian
spirituality. This program, which has the same general aims and degree re-
quirements listed previously for the more general program, is designed to
explore God's relationship to persons, the community of faith, and the world,
including the ethical and social dimensions of spirituality. Through the initial
Core Seminar, the various elective classes, the doctoral practicum, and the
doctoral project, students will be 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 congrega-
tions. Studies and doctoral projects will be rooted in congregational life.

Students will undertake studies of the history of spirituality, the biblical
resources in Israel's prayers, and the practices of the New Testament com-
munity. 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 will be among the other
explorations and research undertaken. Time for worship, community build-
ing, and spiritual retreats will be an integral part of the program itself.

The Core Seminar, by which students enter the program, and most of the
classes will be taught at the seminary over a three to four year period, but
students will do most of their further studies, their doctoral practicum, and
doctoral project in their own ministry setting in consultation with the faculty.

Cross-Cultural Specialization

The Cross-Cultural specialization is designed to respond to the urgency
of living and ministering in a culturally diverse and religiously plural context.
The program seeks to foster critical thinking and develop a theology of cross-
cultural understanding that will inform and reform the practice of ministry
in the life of congregations.

The program design is framed under the following cross-cultural per-
spectives: 1) it recognizes and begins from the particularities of cultural and

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religious groups, and their interaction among each other; 2) it seeks to facilitate
and to encourage the encounter between diverse cultural and religious groups
and the multifaceted dominant culture; and 3) it aims to develop a Christian
theology and practice of ministry that is informed by diverse cultural and
religious dynamics.

Pastoral Counseling Specialization

A student concentrating in pastoral studies may elect the field of pastoral
care or a specialization in pastoral counseling. The beginning of the latter
program requires the successful completion of a non-credit year of C.P.E. in
an institution accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education.

The normal curriculum for students in the pastoral counseling speciali-
zation involves 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, the student will also
take three of the four courses in the Th.D. core curriculum and the D.Min.
core seminar on ministry. The supervision provided by the practicum allows
the student to apply for membership in the American Association of Pastoral
Counselors. The six credits from the practicum may be applied to the required
credits for academic work.

Doctor of Theology in Pastoral Counseling

This degree is offered through the Atlanta Theological Association by
Columbia Theological Seminary, the 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 Asso-
ciation. The Th.D. Committee has responsibility for approving admission to
the program, establishing curriculum offerings, and certifying candidates for
the awarding of the degree. Students may register for courses at any of the
ATA seminaries.

Aims of the Program

The purpose of the Doctor of Theology in pastoral counseling is to prepare
clergy 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 doc-
toral level of competence and for membership at the Fellow level in the
American Association of Pastoral Counselors. The degree is intended to be
an equivalent of 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 will help the student gain an
advanced understanding of appropriate theological and theoretical concepts;
learn under qualified supervision the application of these concepts in pastoral

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counseling and how to promote professional integration of theory and skills
in both pastoral counseling and pastoral guidance; and design and execute a
research project appropriate to the student's professional practice which will
give evidence of creative ability to contribute to this aspect of pastoral coun-
seling.

Course Work and Practicum

In carrying out this program, which should not exceed six years, the
student must enroll for a minimum of 36 semester hours of academic course
work and 18 semester hours of clinical supervision through the Pastoral
Counseling Practicum. Any student enrolled in the Doctor of Theology degree
program will be assessed an administrative fee of $50.00 for each semester in
which that student does not register for credit hours through course work,
clinical work, or doctoral project supervision.

Core Seminars (three credits per semester: ATA463, ATA471, ATA473,
ATA475) are required in the first four semesters of studies. The student or-
dinarily enters the pastoral counseling practicum when entering the program
of studies and continues in the practicum for four consecutive semesters. One
of the student's Qualifying Examinations, the Performance Exam in the prac-
tice of pastoral counseling, is taken after the student's four semesters in the
practicum. The clinical setting for supervision is the Pastoral Counseling
Service of the Georgia Association for Pastoral Care.

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

Qualifying Examinations

Upon completion of 54 credits with at least a B average, the student may
apply to take the Comprehensive Examination, which tests the student's
competence in both the content and performance of pastoral counseling. The
content areas in which the student will be examined include:

I. Personal and Interpersonal Dimensions of Pastoral Counseling

Exam 1. Therapeutic relationships and process in relation to person-
ality, developmental theories, psychopathology, and the psycholog-
ical understanding of religion.

Exam 2. Family theory and therapy, related social psychological un-
derstandings of therapeutic process, and either theory of group proc-
ess or of consultation and supervision.

Exam 3. Pastoral theological methodology, theological anthropology
and related theological issues, and the relation of theology to the
human sciences.
II. Sociocultural Dimensions of Pastoral Counseling

Exam 4. Pastoral counseling as a profession in relation to other profes-
sions; its relation to class, race, and gender; its relation to contempo-
rary family, work, and religion; its participation in larger cultural and
religious traditions understood through such disciplines as cultural
anthropology, cultural criticism, and feminist theory.

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IE. Ecclesiological and Ethical Dimension of Pastoral Counseling

Exam 5. Pastoral counseling in relation to the history and contem-
porary 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, the
student will then engage in an approved research project and write a disser-
tation.

Application forms and further general information about the Th.D. in
pastoral counseling program may be obtained from the Director of the Th.D.
Program or the Director of Advanced Studies.

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Distinctive Academic
Programs

Center for Theological Studies in Florida

Established in 1990 as an extension program of the seminary, the center
offers courses that can be used to fulfill requirements in programs leading to
the Master of Divinity degree. Students at the center earn credits as Occasional
Students which may then be transferred to a degree program in Decatur or
elsewhere. Persons may also enroll as auditors.

Three courses are offered each fall and spring semester in Winter Park.
For a listing of Florida Center courses, see page 87. Classes are ordinarily
offered on evenings and weekends. In order to complete degree requirements,
an M.Div. student must complete a minimum of four long semesters in resi-
dence on the Decatur campus.

For further information, write or call the Director of the Center for Theo-
logical Studies in Florida, 400 South Lakemont Avenue, Winter Park, Florida
32792, 407/647-1947.

Center for Asian Theology and Ministries

The purpose and mission of the Center for Asian Theology and Ministries
are to provide programs that will equip and develop both lay and ministry
leadership for the rapidly growing Asian Christian population abroad and in
the United States.

In order to strengthen the life of Asian and Asian- American congregations,
the center provides courses and seminars that deal with both theoretical and
practical issues of ministry. They include the following educational oppor-
tunities: continuing education; seminars in Asian spirituality, evangelism,
and Asian/ Asian- American theology; M.Div. courses that deal with Korean-
American ministry; and a D.Min. specialization in Korean ministry in the
North American context.

International Theological Education

Columbia Seminary 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. Historically, over 70 percent of the second
year M.Div. students have participated in one of Columbia's international
programs. These programs include:

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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 1995-96 academic year three inter-
national alternative contexts for ministry were offered: Central Amer-
ica, the Caribbean (Jamaica), and Central Europe (Hungary and the
Czech Republic).

2. a three-week Mideast 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, Korea, Scotland, and Switzerland.

5. a joint Doctor of Ministry program with the United Theological Col-
lege of the West Indies. Many of the classes are held in Kingston,
Jamaica.

6. international students, faculty, and pastors from four continents
working and studying on the Columbia campus.

7. a week-long continuing education event in the spring for pastors held
on the campus of the United Theological College of the West Indies,
Kingston, Jamaica.

8. a developing program on the church in China that sends members of
the Columbia community to China, brings Chinese church leaders to
the seminary, and organizes international conferences on the church
in China.

9. a January pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

Some of these programs are part of a program coordinated by the Atlanta
Theological Association. Others reflect cooperative efforts with the Presby-
terian Church (USA) or with overseas denominations or theological institu-
tions. For further information, write to the Director of International Theolog-
ical Education.

Theology, Media, and the Church Program

Established in 1991, the program encourages creative theological reflection
on the media's role in the church and in society. A number of courses and
seminars are offered which examine the theological and cultural impact of
the media.

In addition, Columbia has added new production facilities which allow
for training in basic production skills. For more information, contact the
Director of the Theology, Media, and the Church Program.

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Related Academic Programs
and Resources

The John Bulow Campbell Library

The library, named for John Bulow Campbell, an Atlanta benefactor and
member of Columbia's Board of Trustees during the 1930s, is an integral part
of the educational program of the seminary. Through its collection and serv-
ices, the library supports the teaching and learning in the degree programs
of the seminary. The library offers resources to extend the work of the class-
room in breadth and depth, to provide for student and faculty research, and
to encourage reading beyond course assignments.

The library collection includes books, periodicals, church records, video
and audio cassettes, and microforms. It is a well balanced selection of older
and contemporary works in the held of theological studies. It is particularly
strong in biblical studies; contemporary theology, especially in the Reformed
tradition; American Presbyterianism; and practical theology. Special collec-
tions related to Asian Christianity and religious art are also significant aspects
of the library's holdings.

This specialized theological collection is supplemented and enriched by
the collections in the libraries of the Atlanta Theological Association and the
University Center in Georgia, to which students and faculty have ready access.
The enhanced library holdings thus provide an outstanding resource for
Columbia students in the basic and advanced degree programs, for Columbia
faculty in their teaching and research, and for visiting scholars.

The library building, built in 1953 and expanded in 1995-96, houses the
collection and affords spaces for consulting reference tools, for study and
reading, viewing advanced media materials, and for the use of copiers and
microform readers. A computer center supplies word processing facilities
which are open to all students, faculty, and staff who are authorized users.
An unusual feature of the new library building is its children's library, unique
to theological libraries.

Seminary Archives

Documents and memorabilia related to the history and development of
Columbia Theological Seminary are preserved in the seminary archives lo-
cated in the library. The archive collection is designated as the place of record
for all seminary publications.

The Columbia Bookstore

The seminary bookstore, located in the Richards Center, provides books
and supplies at a discount for basic degrees students who wish to begin
building their own theological libraries and for persons working toward

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advanced degrees who are continuing that process. The bookstore also serves
pastors, laypersons, and churches all over the Southeast. Its inventory in-
cludes a wide selection of standard and current books in the historical-doc-
trinal area, spirituality, practical theology, Bible, and homiletics. In addition,
the bookstore offers commentaries on the Old and New Testaments and books
related to women's studies and African American studies. The bookstore is
ordinarily open from 10:30 to 2:30, Monday through Friday, with special
hours during campus events.

Related Academic Programs

In addition to the basic and advanced degree programs, Columbia Semi-
nary offers a wide variety of academic opportunities. Some of these are offered
in relationship with other educational institutions; others are special em-
phases of Columbia.

Atlanta Theological Association

Through the Atlanta Theological Association (ATA), Columbia enjoys
academic and professional affiliations with Candler School of Theology, Er-
skine Theological Seminary, Interdenominational Theological Center, and
Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary. The association develops and co-
ordinates educational programs and resources of these member institutions,
which include approximately 1,600 students, 200 faculty, and a combined
library collection of 600,000 volumes. Among significant and promising co-
operative endeavors, in addition to the Doctor of Theology and Doctor of
Ministry degree programs, are cross registration, sharing of faculty, library
and lectureship resources, interseminary courses, and experimental programs
in various academic disciplines and professional specializations.

University Center of Georgia

Columbia Seminary is a founding institution of the metropolitan Atlanta
consortium of institutions of higher education called the University Center of
Georgia (UCG). 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 Medi-
cine, Morris Brown College, Oglethorpe University, Southern College of Tech-
nology, Spelman College, and the University of Georgia.

The areas of cooperation are broad and provide the student with excep-
tional opportunities across a spectrum of disciplines from science to art.

Cross-Registration at Area Schools

Columbia students may cross-register for courses at schools which belong
to either the Atlanta Theological Association or the University Center of
Georgia. Forms for cross-registration are available in the Registrar's office at
each school.

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Students may cross-register for a course on a space-available basis. A
student 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 insti-
tution.

Cross-Registration at Theological Institutions of the Presbyterian Church
(USA)

A policy of reciprocal cross-registration at the 11 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 Presbyterian students registered in master's degree programs to take
courses at any of the other institutions without payment of additional tuition.
Tuition for a course is charged at the home school. Additional information is
available in the Registrar's office.

Clinical Pastoral Education

Clinical pastoral education is a first-hand learning experience under cer-
tified supervision which provides theological students and pastors with op-
portunities for intensive study of pastoral relationships and which seeks to
make clear in understanding and practice the resources, methods, and mean-
ings of the Christian faith as expressed through pastoral care. Columbia's
membership in the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education means that 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 Seminary is a member of AMERC, a seminary consortium which
provides specialized theological education for students interested in the Ap-
palachian region. Through its educational programs, normally offered in the
summer and January terms, students have the opportunity to learn about
Appalachia, its people and history, its values and religion, and its needs and
issues for ministry. Classroom and field experiences are both integral to the
AMERC educational process. Information about AMERC courses is available
through the Office of Supervised Ministry.

Hispanic Summer Program

Columbia Seminary is a sponsor of the Association for Hispanic Theolog-
ical Education (AETH) which conducts the Hispanic Summer Program for
two weeks every summer at a different site in the United States or Puerto
Rico. Hispanic students, as well as others who are bilingual and who are
interested in Hispanic ministries, may attend this academic program and take
courses for credit. Courses in the Hispanic Summer Program cover a wide
range of the theological curriculum and are taught with the Latino church in

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mind. For further information contact the Office of Academic Affairs or AETH
which is located at the Columbia Seminary Campus.

The Mid-East Seminar

A summer travel seminar is sponsored jointly by Columbia Theological
Seminary and Candler School of Theology at Emory University consisting of
a three-week study trip to Israel, Jordan, and Greece. The program, subsidized
by a private foundation, 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 lay persons selected from positions of
leadership in the Southeast.

The program has two purposes: to provide an in-depth study tour of the
area which stands at the center of our biblical heritage and plays such a crucial
role in current international affairs and to provide a context in which the
leaders of tomorrow's church can get to know each other and develop close
bonds of understanding and friendship. At the same time there is opportunity
for extended interchange between the students preparing for professional
careers in the church and lay persons who are already playing key roles in
business and community affairs.

National Capital Semester for Seminarians

Columbia Seminary is a participating institution in the National Capital
Semester for Seminarians, organized by Wesley Theological Seminary, Wash-
ington, DC. The program provides an opportunity for seminary students 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 opportunity to se-
lect other courses in Washington institutions. For detailed information, con-
tact the Office of Academic Affairs.

Urban Training Organization of Atlanta

UTOA participates in the theological education of students from Columbia
Seminary and other Atlanta seminaries by providing opportunities for stu-
dents to be involved with community organizers, social ministry agencies,
and congregations involved in social ministry in Atlanta. Urban clinicals,
including field experiences and peer reflection groups, are available for aca-
demic credit. UTOA is also significantly involved with M.Div. students in the
Alternative Context for Ministry course for those in the Atlanta placement.
For more information, contact the Office of Supervised Ministry.

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Admissions Information

Admissions Procedures for Basic Degree Students
Admission to the Master of Divinity Program

Students desiring admission to the Master of Divinity program should
request an application from the Office of Admissions. Students must meet the
following requirements for admission:

1. A student must furnish: a) a completed application form, b) supple-
mental forms, c) transcripts, d) references, and e) a letter of endorse-
ment from one's home church. Test scores from the Graduate Record
Examinations General Test are not required but may be requested in
some circumstances.

2. An interview with a member of the Admissions Committee is re-
quired. This interview is best done on campus.

3. Admission to the M.Div. program ordinarily requires a four-year
baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college of arts
and sciences or its equivalent. Students without a bachelor's degree
are not eligible to enter the M.Div. program at the seminary except
by special action of the faculty. When requested to do so by presby-
teries of the Presbyterian Church (USA) or other denominations, Co-
lumbia may accept students without a university or college degree
for a special course of study.

Students in the Master of Divinity program are encouraged to either have
a reading knowledge of Greek prior to matriculation or to begin their studies
with the Summer Greek School prior to the first fall semester.

Students admitted to the seminary will be given an application for semi-
nary housing and a health form to be filled out by a physician.

Students in good standing in other accredited seminaries may be admitted
after transcripts have been evaluated and their applications approved by the
Admissions Committee. These students must secure a letter from their aca-
demic dean indicating that they are students in good standing. Transfer stu-
dents into the M.Div. program are required to spend a minimum of three 14-
week regular load semesters in residence.

Normally, international students (persons who are not U.S. citizens or
permanent residents) are accepted only for graduate work beyond the M.Div.
level.

All U.S. students (citizens or with permanent resident visas) for whom
English is a second language must take the TOEFL exam before admission
and enrollment for credit. Those seeking admission must score at least 550.
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 further
work may be undertaken.

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Admission to the Master of Arts in Theological Studies Program

Students desiring admission to the Master of Arts in Theological Studies
program should request an application from the Office of Admissions. Stu-
dents must meet the following requirements for admission:

1. A student must furnish: a) a completed application form, b) supple-
mental forms, c) transcripts, and) references. Test scores from the
Graduate Record Examinations General Test are not required but
may be requested in some circumstances.

2. An interview with a member of the Admissions Committee is re-
quired. This interview is best done on campus.

3. Admission to the M.A.(T.S.) program requires a four-year baccalau-
reate degree from an accredited university or college of arts and
sciences or its equivalent.

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 36 months before admission.
Occasional Students at Columbia admitted to the program may negotiate for
up to 5 units of credit for previous work taken in the past 36 months.

All U.S. students (citizens or with permanent resident visas) for whom
English is a second language must take the TOEFL exam before admission
and enrollment for credit. Those seeking admission must score at least 550.
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 Seminary

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 vis-
its which include a tour of the campus, appointments with admissions and
financial aid staff, conversations with faculty and students, and attendance
at classes. Housing and meals at the seminary are provided during the visit.
Arrangements for visiting can be made through the Admissions office.

Conferences for Prospective Students

Columbia Seminary sponsors two conferences on ministry each spring
and fall. During these conferences, men and women 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 designed to provide a retreat at-
mosphere where participants can reflect upon questions 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

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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 1-3, 1996, and February 21-23, 1997. For further information, write
to the Director of Admissions.

Admissions Procedures for Advanced Degree Students

Admission to the Master of Theology Program

Application for admission to the Master of Theology program is made
through the Office of Advanced Studies. Students must meet the following
requirements for admission:

1. The M.Div. degree from an accredited seminary or divinity school,
or its academic equivalent, is required. In certain cases a Master of
Arts or a Master of Theological Studies degree in the appropriate area
may be accepted as a substitute, but additional preparatory work
may be required.

2. Ordinarily, a B average in an applicant's college and seminary pro-
gram is considered a minimum standard for admission. Applicants
should have official transcripts of all work since high school sent
directly from the institution.

3. A knowledge of both the Hebrew and Greek languages is a prereq-
uisite for the program. If an applicant's M.Div. course did not require
these languages, the student may substitute an approved language
for one of the biblical languages.

4. Students must submit three letters of recommendation (on forms
provided by Columbia Theological Seminary): one academic refer-
ence from a seminary or other graduate school professor and two
character references from persons who are familiar with the appli-
cant's ministry.

All U.S. students (citizens or with permanent resident visas) for whom
English is a second language must take the TOEFL exam before admission
and enrollment for credit. Those seeking admission must score at least 550.
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 ad-
ditional work may be undertaken.

International students applying to the Master of Theology Program must
follow the guidelines given under Application Information for International
Students.

Admission to the Doctor of Ministry Program

Admission to the Doctor of Ministry degree program requires a Master of
Divinity or equivalent degree with a superior academic record (a B average
or higher) from a school of theology accredited by the Association of Theo-
logical Schools (or an equivalent accrediting body outside the United States

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and Canada) and at least three years of full-time work with demonstrated
superior professional performance.

To be considered for the Doctor of Ministry degree program, applicants
must supply the Office of Advanced Studies with the following:

1. Application for admission, including a personal statement.

2. Official transcripts of all work since high school sent directly from
the institution.

3. Three letters of recommendation (on forms provided by Columbia
Theological Seminary): 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.

4. A personal interview with the Director of Advanced Studies may be
requested.

All U.S. students (citizens or with permanent resident visas) for whom
English is a second language must take the TOEFL exam before admission
and enrollment for credit. Those seeking admission must score at least 550.
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 ad-
ditional work may be undertaken.

International students applying to the Doctor of Ministry Program must
follow the guidelines given under Application Information for International
Students.

With prior approval of the student's adviser and the Dean of Faculty, a
student 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 forwarded 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 Faculty's approval) for clinical or academic work taken
before admission 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 Ad-
vanced Studies.

Admission to the Doctor of Theology in Pastoral Counseling Program

Applicants 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 learning and
professional promise were evident. In addition, applicants must have signif-
icant experience in ministry (usually three years of full-time employment

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after completion of the first theological degree) and in clinical pastoral edu-
cation (usually four consecutive units).

The admission process includes:

1. an assessment of the applicant's academic record and professional
experience.

2. a statement of purpose.

3. references and other materials supplied with the application.

4. an interview with the interseminary admissions committee.

The deadline for receipt of all application materials is February 15 of the
year for which fall semester admission is requested.

A student who, though otherwise acceptable, has not had courses in per-
sonality development and pastoral care equivalent to those taught in the
participating seminaries of the ATA must take these courses without credit
during the first year of residence.

Application forms and further general information about the Th.D. in
Pastoral Counseling program may be obtained from the Director of Th.D.
Program or the Director of Advanced Studies.

Application Information for International Students

Normally, international students (persons who are not U.S. citizens or
permanent residents) are accepted only for graduate work beyond the M.Div.
level. All international students are expected to have the written recommen-
dation of their denomination. A statement of the student's plans for future
work in the student's home country is also required.

Persons from non-English-speaking countries must furnish with the ap-
plication recent evidence of the TOEFL with a score of 550 or higher.

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). At registration, international students must also furnish proof of
health insurance coverage. No applicant should come to Atlanta until a formal
letter from the Admissions Committee informing the applicant of admission
to the program has been received.

In addition to the above, international students applying to the Doctor of
Ministry Program must meet additional regulations which are available upon
request. They include the following:

1. A minimum of sixteen months in the Atlanta area (beginning in fall
semester) is required to complete program components through the
qualifying examinations and approval of project proposal.

2. Letters of approval, with detailed plans for a specific project in min-
istry, from the student's church authorities.

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3. The applicant must identify two persons holding doctoral degrees,
resident in the country in which the applicant ministers, who are
familiar with the ministry of the applicant and are willing to serve as
members of his or her doctoral committee. This committee advises
the applicant regarding a course of study and supervises and evalu-
ates his/her doctoral project.

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 applications for international students should be sent to the Director
of International Theological Education.

Non-Degree Enrollment and Auditors

Students meeting requirements for admission to a basic degree program
but not wishing to work toward a degree may be enrolled as Special students
to take courses for credit. Their program of study must be approved by the
Dean of Faculty.

Students who do not meet admissions requirements may be enrolled for
a period of up to one academic year as Unclassified Students.

Occasional Students may be admitted by the Dean of Faculty to take
courses of particular interest if prerequisites for each course are satisfied.
Their course selections must be approved by the Dean of Faculty, and their
status must be renewed each academic term. Students for whom English is a
second language and who wish to take courses as Occasional Students for
credit must score at least 550 on the TOEFL exam. Students may audit courses
as Occasional Students without taking the TOEFL.

Regular students, spouses of students, and other members of the com-
munity are invited to audit courses with the permission of the instructor and
as space is available. Registration as an auditor must be made through the
Office of the Registrar.

Housing

Seminary housing is reserved for basic degree students. Housing appli-
cation forms are distributed by the Office of Admissions once an applicant is
accepted as a full-time basic degree student. Application for housing should
be made as early as possible following acceptance. All inquiries about housing
should be directed to the Business Office.

A student who has entered into a lease agreement for a seminary housing
unit for a term is responsible for payment in full for that term 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

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rent will be charged for that term. In other cases a refund amount may be
given upon the initiative of Columbia.

Single Students

Dormitory housing is available for single students. Both single rooms and
suites are found in the dorms. All single rooms are fully furnished with the
exception of linens, and most have connecting baths. Suites of two rooms
with private bath are usually furnished, but a limited number of unfurnished
units exist.

Students who live in dormitory rooms and suites are required to partici-
pate in the seminary's standard board plan (18 meals per week). Laundry
facilities are available to Florida Hall for all dormitory residents.

Single students also have access to efficiency apartments (mentioned be-
low) to the extent that they are not assigned to married students.

Married Students without Children

While married students without children are welcome to live in suites,
most prefer to reside in dormitory efficiency apartments which include cook-
ing facilities. Students living in efficiencies need not participate in the stand-
ard board plan. Laundry facilities are available in Florida Hall for all dormi-
tory residents.

Students with Children

One, two, three, and four bedroom apartments are available to students
with children. Most of these apartments are equipped with washer /dryer
hook ups. The seminary does not provide refrigerators in these apartments.

Hospitalization Insurance

Each basic degree student is required to carry some form of hospitalization
insurance acceptable to the seminary. Students may purchase group insurance
which is offered to the student body, or they may purchase insurance through
other sources. Presbyterian students who are inquirers or candidates of their
presbyteries' Committees on Preparation for Ministry are eligible to partici-
pate in the major medical plan of the Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian
Church (USA).

Financial Aid

The seminary grants financial aid to eligible full-time basic degree stu-
dents. Eligibility is based upon need as determined by the seminary's financial
aid policies. Students applying for financial aid complete a Columbia Semi-
nary 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

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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
during a term forfeit their right to financial aid for the term in which such
action is taken.

New students planning to attend Greek School must submit the seminary's
financial aid application form and mail the FAFSA by June 1, 1996. New
students entering in the fall must submit the financial aid application forms
and mail the FAFSA by August 1, 1996. Students 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 are required to complete and mail the FAFSA by April
22, 1996, and return the seminary's financial aid application by April 30, 1996.

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.

Persons interested in more detailed information about the basic degree
financial aid program offered by Columbia Seminary should contact the Fi-
nancial Aid Office.

A limited amount of financial aid is available for advanced degree stu-
dents. Information on such aid is available in the Advanced Studies Office.

Federal Stafford Loan Program

The Federal Stafford Loan (formerly Guaranteed Student Loan) Program
is made available under the Higher Education Act of 1965 and regulated
through federal and state agencies of Departments of Education so as to
comply with subsequent amendments governing Title IV monies. This pro-
gram is designed to provide loans to students enrolled in education beyond
high school. Institutions such as Columbia Seminary assist students with the
application process by determining the student's eligibility and need for the
loan and by certifying the student's satisfactory participation in the course of
education for which the monies are borrowed. The loans to students are made
primarily by commercial lending institutions. The Stafford Loan Program
provides preferable interest rates and delays repayment of loans until after
the student graduates or terminates the course of studies. An eligible student
enrolled at Columbia may seek a loan within the state of Georgia or from a
lending institution within the student's legal state of residence. Information
pertaining to application procedures and policy regulations for a Stafford
Loan at Columbia may be obtained from the Financial Aid Office.

To maintain eligibility, 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.

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If a recipient of Title IV funds does not complete the period of enrollment
for which a loan application was certified and a portion of the loan funds was
applied to seminary fees, the seminary must refund to the Title IV programs
the amount determined by the pro rata refund calculation defined by the
Higher Education Amendments of 1992. The pro rata refund calculation ap-
plies to a recipient who withdraws on or before 60% of the student's initial
academic term at the seminary has been completed. If the pro-rata refund
policy does not apply, the larger of the amounts determined by using the
Federal Refund Policy and the published seminary refund policy must be
returned to the lender in accordance with federal regulations.

Veterans Administration Benefits

Certification for V.A. benefits is handled through the Office of Student
Life.

Scholarships

Columbia Scholarships

Qualified men and women planning to attend seminary are encouraged
to apply for a Columbia Scholarship. This one-year scholarship is for persons
accepted into the M.Div. program who have exhibited exceptional academic
and leadership abilities during their undergraduate studies and in commu-
nity involvement and church commitments.

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, assuming that the recipient
lives on campus. The award for a student choosing to live off-campus is
reduced by $1,000. A Columbia Scholarship may be used only for expenses
at the seminary.

A Columbia Scholarship will be renewed for succeeding years if the recip-
ient maintains full-time status, retains academic standing in the upper third
of the M.Div. class, 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. A scholarship application must be
received no later than March 15. Announcement of Columbia Scholarship
awards will normally be made by April 15.

Those applying for Columbia Scholarships will automatically be consid-
ered for other scholarships and financial aid if they are not awarded Columbia
Scholarships.

Honor Scholarships

A number of Honor Scholarships have been established at the seminary
for full-time M.Div. students. Several are awarded annually by the Admis-
sions Committee to first year students on the basis of academic achievement,

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leadership in the Church and on campus, and demonstration of outstanding
promise for the ordained ministry.

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 academic standing in the upper
half of the M.Div. class, and continues to show outstanding potential for
ministry. The scholarship may be used only for tuition at the seminary.

Application is made through the Office of Admissions. A scholarship
application and a personal interview are ordinarily required. A scholarship
application must be received no later than March 15. Announcement of Honor
Scholarship awards will normally 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.

Merit Scholarships

A number of Merit Scholarships are given each academic year to full-time
M.Div. students. They vary in amount from $1,000 to full tuition for the fall,
winter, and spring terms.

Merit Scholarships for entering students are awarded annually by the
Admissions Committee on the basis of academic achievement, leadership
ability, and potential for ministry. These scholarship are not automatically
renewed in succeeding years.

Merit Scholarships are also awarded each spring to returning M.Div. stu-
dents. The awards are made by the Basic Degrees Committee based upon the
same criteria used for entering students.

Merit Scholarships may be used only for tuition at the seminary. A recip-
ient who shows need over and above a Merit Scholarship award may be
granted financial aid. Such financial aid will include a work-study assign-
ment.

Racial/Ethnic Scholarships

Eligible full-time basic degree students are awarded Racial /Ethnic Schol-
arships at the beginning of each academic year.

Columbia Friendship Circle Scholarships

A number of scholarships are funded annually by the Columbia Friend-
ship Circle. These scholarships are awarded to M.Div. degree students by the
Basic Degrees Committee upon nomination by the President and Dean of
Students in consultation with the Development Office.

The following criteria will be used in making nominations: The student
must be a second or third year student (fourth year if the student has been

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involved in a year-long internship); have demonstrated both a strong com-
mitment to God's call and diligence in studies at Columbia Seminary; be a
parent with family responsibilities; and have demonstrated financial need.

Recipients who show need over and above the Columbia Friendship Circle
Scholarship may be eligible for additional financial aid. Such financial aid
will include a work-study assignment.

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Tuition and Fees
Effective June 1, 1996

For students in the unit credit system (new curriculum M.Div. and
M.A. students)

Tuition

$ 670 Per unit

335 Audit fee per unit

1,340 Summer Greek School

Supervised Ministry Fees
$ 670 Per unit

Other Fees

$ 125 1241 Alternative Context, Atlanta (plus 1 unit course fee)

250 1241 Alternative Context, Other U.S. (plus 1 unit course fee)

450-550 1241 Alternative Context, International (plus 1 unit course fee)

For students in the hour credit system

Tuition

$ 250 Per credit hour

125 Audit fee per credit hour

1,340 Essentials of Greek (Summer Greek School)

Supervised Ministry Fees

$ 600 SM210, SM610, SM615, SM620, SM660, SM680, SM681, SM682,

SM683, SM684, SM685
1,880 SM611-614

Other Fees

$ 800 ATA401 Seminar on Ministry

800 ATA496 Doctoral Project

100 D.Min. and Th.M. extension fee (first time)

200 D.Min. and Th.M. extension fee (second time)

15 Thesis binding (per copy)

For all students

Other Fees

$ 30 Application fee

20 Occasional student application fee

50 Administrative and Library fee (does not apply to students

enrolled in courses)
50 Late registration fee (does not apply to D.Min. doctoral

practicums and doctoral projects or to Th.M. thesis
registration)
100 Commencement fee

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Board

$ 530

Essentials of Greek (Summer Greek School)

1,087

Fall or Spring Term

294

Winter Term

Room

$ 330

Single Room, Summer Greek School

690

Single Room, Fall or Spring Term

191

Single Room, Winter Term

474

Suite, Summer Greek School

959

Suite, Fall or Spring Term

263

Suite, Winter Term

Other Housing - Monthly Rates

$ 302

Dormitory efficiency units

Village apartments:

4 Bedrooms

486

Units 3-6

465

Units 15-16

3 Bedrooms

465

Units 35-42

424

Units 9, 25-26

441

Unitl

2 Bedrooms

424

Units 31-34

384

Units 2, 10-14

359

Units 19-22, 27-30

320

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

Students are entitled to refunds upon dropping a course or withdrawing
with approval from the seminary subject to the following schedule:

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%

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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.

A course is considered dropped or a student is considered to have with-
drawn from the seminary at the time the Registrar receives written notice to
that effect.

Room

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 a written
request is made to the Vice President for Business and Finance at least one
week 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
seminary.

Board

A student who has applied for board and has a sufficient medical reason
for withdrawing from board status will be granted a full refund if a written
request is made to the Vice President for Business and Finance at least one
week before the first day of classes.

Financial Assistance

A student who withdraws from the seminary or becomes a part-time
student forfeits any financial assistance (scholarships and financial aid) pre-
viously awarded for the term in which such action occurs.

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Columbia in Service
To the Larger Church

Columbia's mission is to serve as a theological resource not only to stu-
dents within its degree programs, but also to pastors, lay people, and the
church itself. Through its ongoing programs and special events, the seminary
offers opportunities for people throughout the church to grow in faith and
service.

Continuing Education

Continuing education opportunities for ministers and church profession-
als are a vital part of Columbia Seminary. 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. The major
events are the Summer Session in July and the Columbia Colloquium held in
January. 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 men and women, a seminar on religion and the arts, and
retreat style "conversations" with outstanding religious leaders in the contin-
uing education center on campus. An overseas travel/study trip to Jamaica
is also a regular part of the continuing education program.

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 Continuing Education will facilitate this kind of on-campus di-
rected study. Directed readings on particular subjects provide "at-home"
continuing education. A list of subjects is available from the continuing edu-
cation office. Once the subject is selected, books on that subject will be sent
from the seminary library. The reading lists are designed by faculty members
from Columbia.

A calendar of events for 1996-97 is available upon request. For more
information on continuing education opportunities, write the Director of Con-
tinuing Education.

Lay Institute of Faith and Life

Columbia Seminary established the Lay Institute of Faith and Life in 1987
to equip laity for ministry in the world and in the church. The institute offers
a variety of courses, seminars, retreats, and workshops. All are designed to
help Christian lay people become better theologians and more faithful follow-
ers of Christ in all of life - home, work place, church, community, world.

Among the programs at the Lay Institute are Lay Schools of Bible and
Theology offered at the seminary in the fall and winter and the Summer Lay

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Scholars Week each August. Courses offered include biblical studies, theol-
ogy, church history, ethics, and spiritual formation. Students may earn cer-
tificates in the areas of spiritual formation and practical Christianity. The
Institute also offers courses taught in Weekend Lay Schools and other formats
to presbyteries and local churches throughout the United States. Currently,
it supervises lay pastor training programs for three presbyteries. The Insti-
tute's staff is available to consult with presbyteries and congregations in all
areas of lay education. For more information about the institute and its pro-
grams, write to the Lay Institute of Faith and Life.

Christian Spirituality Emphasis

Columbia is offering 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 living of faith in a changing world are asked.

The interest in Christian spirituality has exploded in the last decade. To
respond to this growing demand, Columbia now offers a special Certificate
in Spiritual Formation which is designed for both lay people 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 to be
completed in a three-year time period. Courses will be offered in one- week
segments throughout the year, with a total of six elective courses required.
The following is a visual representation of the curriculum for the Certificate
in Spiritual Formation over a three year cycle:

Fall

Spring

Tune

Immersion Week
NT Spirituality

Immersion Week
Spirituality of Compassion

Literature and Practice of
Spiritual Direction

Fall

Spring

Tune

Immersion Week
Reformed Spirituality

Immersion Week

Personality and Spirituality

Group Spiritual Direction

Teaching Spiritual Formation
Preparation for Practicum

Fall

Spring

Tune

Immersion Week

Discernment Week

Prayer in Many Forms

Immersion Week
History of Christian Spirituality

Spirituality and the Formation
of Community

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Columbia's Doctor of Ministry degree offers a focus in Christian Spiritu-
ality. Those enrolled in the program will 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 development of leadership skills for di-
recting retreats, workshops, and schools of prayer.

The Journey ers newsletter provides information on the spirituality empha-
sis and includes book suggestions, continuing education events, and renewal
opportunities. A subscription is free.

The Spiritual Enrichment Week offers both clergy and laity an opportunity
for nurture, Bible study, worship, and the practice of corporate spiritual
disciplines. These events are scheduled several times each year.

Evangelism Emphasis

In 1981, Columbia Seminary initiated a program in evangelism. Through
the seminary, courses are offered to basic degree and advanced degree stu-
dents. The director of the program provides consultation for local congrega-
tions, presbyteries, and other governing bodies.

Through the program on evangelism, new initiatives have been developed
for local congregations, including emphases on training, visitation, congre-
gational renewal, and pastoral spirituality.

The Thompson Scholars Program brings to the campus pastors from the
PC(USA) each year for a 10-day study experience. The purpose is to train
evangelism leaders for the future.

Through the agency of CTS Press, numerous programs, resources,
and books are produced to assist in the work of evangelism. For a list of
available resources, contact CTS Press, Box 520, Decatur, Georgia 30031-0520,
(404/289-8952).

Columbia Colloquium

The Columbia Colloquium is a major annual event designed to examine
the life of the church and takes place each April for three days. The activities
include special worship services, lectures, and a variety of formal and infor-
mal occasions for visiting with guest speakers and friends. The Alumni /ae
Association Luncheon, the Alumni /ae Reunion Luncheon, and the Seminary
Women's Dinner all occur during this time. Speakers for Colloquium '96
included Thomas G. Long and Mary Donovan Turner.

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 Charles-
ton, South Carolina. The aim was to establish "a course of lectures on the
fundamental principles of the Christian faith."

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Carroll Saussy, the Howard Chandler Robbins Professor of Pastoral Care
and Counseling at Wesley Theological Seminary, delivered the lectures in
March 1996. Her lectures explored the problem of anger from theological,
psychological, and practical perspectives.

The Smyth Lectures are presented to the seminary community and are
open to all ministers and lay people who wish to attend. The dates for the
next Smyth Lectures are October 8-10, 1996, and will feature Morna Hooker
of Cambridge University.

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Community Life

Many networks of relationships and organizations, both formal and in-
formal, shape the community 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 or-
ganizations in which students participate during the academic year.

Yearly Schedule

The academic year is composed of two long semesters of 14 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 summer session designed primarily for D.Min. students and
ministers interested in continuing education.

Orientation

An orientation program which is required of all entering basic degree
students and international students is held during the days preceding the
regular opening of the seminary in the fall. It offers an opportunity for new
students to get acquainted with one another and with student body leaders
and members of the faculty. Assessment tests are administered to help new
and transfer students understand how their particular educational back-
grounds and experiences have prepared them for theological education.

Returning basic degree students are also required to participate in the
orientation days which include activities such as a debriefing of the summer
supervised ministry or intern program, a discussion of procedures for receiv-
ing a call from a congregation, preparation for ordination examinations, and
consultation with faculty advisers.

Student Handbooks

Complete information for basic degree students on matters such as hous-
ing, student services, and seminary policies and procedures can be found in
the Student Handbook which is published each year. More detailed infor-
mation for D.Min. and Th.D. students can be found in the handbooks for those
particular programs.

Student Organizations and Activities

Student Coordinating Council

The Student Coordinating Council is the student government association
of the seminary. It was established to initiate discussion and decisions within
the student body, to respond to the needs of the student community, to
coordinate student and community activities, and to oversee the work of the

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various student organizations. It represents the interests of the entire semi-
nary community, e.g., students on and off campus, international students,
and student families.

Fellowship for Theological Dialogue

This society was established for the purpose of encouraging every student
to the highest possible scholarship. Membership is open to all students and
faculty on a voluntary basis. Lectures, informal discussions with visiting
lecturers, symposia by members of the faculty, and other meetings are spon-
sored in the interest of theological scholarship.

Korean-American Student Association

This association seeks to address the needs and concerns of Korean- Amer-
ican students and to serve as a voice and channel of communication on their
behalf within the larger seminary community.

Society for Missionary Inquiry

This society was founded in 1832 and has been an instrument through the
years to promote an active interest in missions among the students and
throughout the church. This group provides hospitality for international stu-
dents and visitors on the Columbia campus. Through the work of the society
a number of students have responded to the challenge of international mis-
sions.

Spouses of Seminarians

This is an organization primarily for the spouses of regularly enrolled
students. Spouses of students, spouses of faculty and staff, and other invited
persons 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 opportun-
ities for dialogue about issues which are of particular concern for women in
ministry. Activities include annual retreats, sponsorship of a women's gath-
ering during Columbia Colloquium, and opportunities to attend conferences
and workshops which focus on women's issues for ministry.

Student Athletic Program

Athletic activities are available and open to all students and their families.
These activities include volleyball, football, basketball, soccer, softball, tennis,
aerobics, ping pong, and golf.

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Student Supply Preaching

Columbia Seminary works with local congregations in making arrange-
ments for student supply preaching. Students are generally assigned on a
rotating basis to churches that have requested supply ministers.

Community Worship and Convocations

The seminary community gathers for worship each regular class day 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 in their final year of the Master
of Divinity program, 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. Included in
worship each Wednesday is a forum which leads the Columbia community
into consideration of significant issues for the church in the world, exposes it
to persons from other denominations and parts of the earth, or directs it in
spiritual formation. A majority of the forums are designed and led by student
organizations.

In addition to regular worship services, the seminary community gathers
for convocations and other special services several times during the year. 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. The descriptions
of these awards are given below along with a listing of recent recipients.

Awards and Prizes

Through the gifts of alumni and friends of the seminary, several prizes
and awards have been established to recognize outstanding academic
achievements by basic degree students.

The Wilds Book Prize was established by Louis T. Wilds of Columbia,
South Carolina, 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 Can-
dler Wilds and Louis T. Wilds, Jr. '11. 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 seminary program.

The Lyman and Myki Mobley Prize in Biblical Scholarship has been es-
tablished in memory of Donald Lyman Mobley '77 and Myki Powell Mobley
(Candler School of Theology '77). It 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 award is made annually to the
student who has shown the most outstanding achievement in church history.

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The Florrie Wilkes Sanders Prize in Theology is given by the family of
Florrie Wilkes Sanders of Atlanta, Georgia. It is awarded each year to the
student presenting 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 lay people.

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. It is
awarded to the student writing the best paper on the creative use of music in
worship.

Abdullah Awards of three types are available each year by the Rev. Gabriel
Abdullah, an alumnus of the seminary. One is given 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 how to
make the Church School hour the most important 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 prize is awarded annually to a student who
has done outstanding work in the summer in a rural ministry.

The Ludwig Richard Max Dewitz Biblical Studies Award is a cash award
given to the student who prepared the best Old Testament exegesis during
the academic year. A judging committee of professors of Old Testament nom-
inates a person to the faculty for election.

The Samuel A. Cartledge Biblical Studies Award is given to the 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, the latter
provided by the American Bible Society. A judging committee of professors
of New Testament nominates a person to the faculty for election.

The Presbytery of St. Andrew Women of the Church Preaching Award is
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 grad-
uating 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, hard working, and in need of finan-
cial assistance. The president, in consultation with the secretary to the presi-
dent, selects the recipient of this award.

The Columbia Leadership Award, approved by the faculty in 1992, is given
to a graduating senior who shows promise of providing outstanding leader-
ship to the church. The recipient will have demonstrated unusual leadership
qualities at Columbia as well as spiritual depth and integrity.

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The William Dudley Fund Award is presented to two graduating Master
of Divinity seniors who have evidenced achievement, interest, and commit-
ment in evangelism and church growth to be used within a five-year period
for continuing education or graduate study in evangelism and church growth
at Columbia Seminary.

Graduate Fellowships

The seminary awards each year one or more fellowships to outstanding
graduates completing the M.Div. degree. The purpose of these fellowships is
to recognize superior intellectual achievement demonstrated during the
course of the regular seminary program and to provide a modest support for
graduate work beyond the first professional degree. They must be used to-
ward an accredited master's degree or doctoral graduate degree program in
which the recipient engages in the scholarly pursuit of an academic theological
discipline.

The Fannie Jordan Bryan Fellowships were established through a gener-
ous legacy left to Columbia Theological Seminary by the late Mrs. Fannie
Jordan Bryan of Columbia, South Carolina.

The Columbia Graduate Fellowships were initiated by the Class of 1941
and continue to be funded through the operating expense budget of the
seminary.

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 Carolina, in memory of his mother.

The Harvard A. Anderson Fellowship was established in 1983 by the
Reverend and Mrs. Harvard A. Anderson of Orlando, Florida. This fellowship
is awarded to the graduate determined by the faculty to have the greatest
potential for future academic achievement.

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Prizes, Awards, and Fellowships for 1995

Wilds Book Prize
Gregory Lund

Columbia Seminary Leadership

Award

Carol Seaman

Florrie Wilkes Sanders Prize in

Theology

John Knapp

Presbyterian Women of the
Presbytery of St. Andrew
Preaching Award
Robert Frost

Abdullah Award
Gregory Lund

Ludwig Richard Max Dewitz
Old Testament Studies Award
Stephen Robertson

Emma Gaillard Boyce Award
Lucy Bowerman

Lyman and Myki Mobley Prize
in Biblical Scholarship
Timothy Slemmons

William Dudley Award
for Evangelism
Vanessa Knight

Paul T. Fuhrmann Book Prize
in Church History
Michael Capron

Columbia Friendship Circle
Graduate Fellowship
Ellen Anderson

Columbia Graduate Fellowships
John Knapp
John Turnbull

Harvard A. Anderson Fellowship
Barbara Holmes

James T. and Celeste M. Boyd
Memorial Book Fund Awards
Frank Blankinship
Margaret Brinck
Elizabeth Duttera

The C. Virginia Harrison
Memorial Fund Award
Constance Button

The Samuel A. Cartledge Biblical
Studies Award
Douglas Minnerly

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Curriculum and Courses

The teaching program at Columbia is arranged in four areas: biblical,
historical-doctrinal, practical theology, and supervised ministry. Interdisci-
plinary 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 educa-
tion 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 world views 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 oppor-
tunity 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 in today's world. Since Columbia stands within the Reformed tra-
dition, historical-doctrinal studies are concerned not only with right thinking,
but also with the relation of Christian faith and doctrine to all arenas of life.
Therefore, studies in this area engage students in consideration 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
prophetic 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 pastor, evangelist, leader of worship, preacher, teacher, and
administrator. Since the shape of the ministry of tomorrow is not fully known,
the concern of these studies is to train students to understand the issues
involved, to help them see their own strengths and weaknesses, and then to
develop a flexibility that will enable them to take their biblical and theological
understanding and deal with whatever issues they face during their ministry.

Supervised Ministry serves an integrative function for the curriculum.
Through its structure students are involved in the actual practice of ministry
under competent supervision. Through experiential, relational, and inductive
learning, students explore within a peer group the forms, styles, contents, and
concepts of ministry. Not only do the students put into practice what has been
learned through studies in the biblical, historical-doctrinal, and practical the-
ology areas, but these studies are integrated with the practice of ministry and
the personhood of each student.

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Courses of Instruction

Listed on the following pages are the courses taught by the faculty of
Columbia Theological Seminary in 1995-96 and 1996-97. Changes in faculty
situations and in student needs inevitably will necessitate modification of
course offerings from term to term.

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 offered or at a later date as determined by the faculty. Degree
programs and their major 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 faculty introduced a new curriculum in the Master of Divinity degree
program in the fall semester of 1994. The designation of units within the
course descriptions listed below applies to students within that curriculum
and to students entering the M.A.(T. S.) program. For further details on the
unit system, see The Columbia Calendar and Unit System on page 10. Students
in advanced degree programs and those who entered under the former Master
of Divinity curriculum will continue under the credit system.

Descriptions of courses which can be taken as electives within the new
M.Div. curriculum contain pedagogical objective designations within brack-
ets (e.g., {K, T, ML}). These letters correspond to the six pedagogical objectives
which are described on page 7.

The letter in the course designation is determined by the area in which it
is offered: B for Biblical; HD for Historical-Doctrinal; P for Practical Theology;
I for Interdisciplinary; and SM for Supervised Ministry. Courses whose num-
bers are prefaced by ATA 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
graduate 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.

800s are honors courses.

The middle digit of a course number identifies the particular academic
discipline within the area, except in Interdisciplinary and Supervised
Ministry courses.

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Biblical Area

Faculty: Walter Brueggemann, Charles B.
Cousar, David P. Moessner (sabbatic
leave, spring 1997), James D. Newsome,
Kathleen O'Connor (chairperson), Stanley
P. Saunders (sabbatic leave, fall 1996 and
winter 1997), Victor S. Yoon.

Required Courses for M.Div. Degree

B222 Essentials of Hebrew
Newsome

This course provides an intensive study of the
essential elements of Hebrew grammar, syn-
tax, and vocabulary preparatory to reading
and studying exegetically the Hebrew Old Tes-
tament.
Fall 4 credits/1 unit

B02 1 Essentials of Greek
Staff

This course 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 stu-
dents who have not taken Greek in college or
passed the Greek qualifying exam.
Summer Session Only 6 credits/2 units

B141 Survey of the Old Testament
O'Connor

This course provides a study of the Old Tes-
tament with special attention to its literary de-
velopment and theological content as viewed
against the background of the history and re-
ligion of ancient Israel.
Fall 3 credits/1 unit

B223 Essentials of Hebrew

Staff

The goal of this course is to learn basic elements

of Hebrew grammar, syntax, and vocabulary

in order to prepare for Old Testament exegesis.

Fall 4 credits/1 unit

B233 Exegesis of the Old Testament
Brueggemann or Newsome or O'Connor
The class will read and exegete selected Old
Testament passages which are significant for
an understanding of the nature of ancient He-
brew literature and the faith of Israel. Special
attention will be given to the relevance of these
texts for Christian theology and to their use in
the preaching and teaching ministry of the
church. Prerequisite: Hebrew language course.
3 credits/1 unit

B153 Exegesis of the New Testament
Cousar or Moessner or Saunders
The Greek text of a Pauline letter is read and
interpreted in the introductory course in New
Testament exegesis. Particular attention is
given to the methods and resources of exegesis
and to the letter's place in the Pauline corpus.
Fall 3 or 4 credits/1 unit

B161 Survey of the New Testament
Cousar

This course examines the various types of lit-
erature in the New Testament, with special at-
tention to the literary character and theological
content of books. Documents are viewed in
light of first-century history and culture.
Spring 3 credits/1 unit

B373 Old Testament Theology
Brueggemann

This course is an investigation of major theo-
logical themes within the traditions of the Old
Testament. Special attention will be devoted to
fresh methods of relating the biblical material
to contemporary understandings of the nature
of human life.
3 credits/1 unit

B374 New Testament Theology
Moessner

The nature of New Testament "theology," the
uses of texts in constructive theology, and the
unity and diversity of the New Testament will
be investigated in the light of the primary the-
ological claims of the New Testament writings.

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Prerequisites: New Testament exegesis and
New Testament survey.
3 credits/1 unit

Elective Courses
General and Background

B514 Intertestamental Period
Newsome

This seminar is devoted to the investigation of
the history of the Jewish people from the return
from exile to the birth of Christ. Emphasis will
be upon the literature (both canonical and non-
canonical) of this period against the back-
ground of social, economic, political, and cul-
tural events. Attention will also be given to the
rise of Jewish sects. Prerequisite: Old Testa-
ment Survey. {K, T}

2 or 3 credits/1 unit

B614 Reading Biblical Narrative
O'Connor

The purpose of this course will be to explore
several short Old Testament narratives while
discussing and developing sensitivity to such
storytelling strategies as character develop-
ment, narrative voice, plot, repetition, sus-
pense, narrative gaps and narrative timing,
irony, and ambiguity. Similarities to and dif-
ferences from modern Western stories will also
be explored. {K}

3 credits/1 unit

B615 New Testament Ethics
Saunders

This seminar explores the moral world of the
first Christians, focusing on such issues as so-
cial power in community, sexuality, the rela-
tions between men and women, and the rela-
tions between Christians and the non-
Christian world. Attention will be directed to
passages from the letters of Paul and selected
Gospel texts, exploring ways these texts can
help shape a distinctively Christian ethos in the
modern world. Prerequisites: New Testament

exegesis and New Testament survey. {K, T,

ML}

3 credits/1 unit

B616 Women and the Old Testament
O'Connor

This course takes as its starting point contem-
porary discussions about the relationship of
the Bible to the diverse lives of women. It stud-
ies selected Old Testament texts as well as in-
ternational feminist scholarship to investigate
the Old Testament as both problem and re-
source for believing women. It seeks ways of
reclaiming texts for mission/ministry. {K, T,
ML}
3 credits/1 unit

B617 Apocalyptic Literature
Newsome

This course is an exploration of ancient Jewish
and Christian apocalyptic literature, both can-
onical and extra-canonical, in an effort to un-
derstand the world view and theological out-
look of those groups and individuals
responsible for this distinctive literature. Pre-
requisite: Old Testament Survey. {K, T}
3 credits/1 unit

B619 Old Dangerous Texts for New

Dangerous Times
Brueggemann

This study will be focused on ways in which
to respond to the new interpretive situation in
which the U.S. Church finds itself. An histori-
cal approach will be taken to theological-in-
terpretive methods and models in Old Testa-
ment Theology. Specific texts will be studied
with attention to the capacity of the Church to
re-discern and re-imagine the character of the
God of biblical texts. {K, T, ML}
Summer 3 credits/1 unit

B712 Mission and Ministry in the Early

Church
Saunders

This course provides a reorientation to the es-
chatological character of early Christian self-
understanding and explores the consequences

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of this self-understanding for the mission and
practice of ministry among the earliest gener-
ations of Christians (focusing particularly on
Paul and Matthew). The course will work to-
ward a renewal of eschatological practices and
thought in the life of worshipping communi-
ties today, as well as a recovery of our mission-
ary identity.
3 credits

B621 Hebrew Reading
Nezvsome

This course is devoted to reading selected texts
from the Hebrew Old Testament with a view
to increasing a student's facility in the use of
the language. Special emphasis is placed on
grammatical structures and vocabulary. Per-
mission of the instructor is required. {K}
3 credits/1 unit

B713 Exploring the Historical Jesus
Daniel

This course presents a fresh look at the results
of contemporary scholarship in the quest of the
historical Jesus, focusing on the work of Mar-
cus J. Borg, John Dominic Crossan, and others.
We will explore the implications of Jesus re-
search for the life of faith including our own
images of Jesus.
3 credits

B714 Biblical Hermeneutics in Asian-
American Context
Yoon

This course explores the relevance of doing cul-
turally contextual biblical hermeneutics, par-
ticularly from an Asian- American perspective.
The course's aim is to review recent trends of
Scripture interpretation in the North American
context. The course is designed to enable stu-
dents to discover the distinctiveness of Asian-
American biblical hermeneutics, with the focus
being on the task of theological interpretation
of the New Testament writings.
3 credits

Ancient Languages

B527 Greek Reading
Cousar or Moessner or Yoon
This course is designed to build upon elemen-
tary Greek grammar and basic exegesis in
preparation for additional courses in exegesis,
for biblical electives, and for ordination exams.
Prerequisite: New Testament Exegesis. {K}
3 credits/1 unit

B622 Biblical Aramaic
Nezvsome

A study of the grammatical and syntactical fea-
tures of biblical Aramaic with a view to trans-
lating portions of the Old Testament written in
the Aramaic language (Daniel 2:4-7:28, Ezra
4:8-6:18, 7:12-26). Prerequisite: Introductory
Hebrew. {K}
3 credits/1 unit

Old Testament Based on Hebrew Text

B633 "If You Would Hear My Voice":

Exegesis of Deuteronomy
O'Connor

This course engages in exegesis and close read-
ing of the book of Deuteronomy. It attends to
the book's rhetorical strategies and its political
and theological intentions. It asks how /if the
book is helpful in faith contexts today. Prereq-
uisite: Hebrew language course. {K, T}
3 credits/1 unit

B634 Jeremiah and the God Who Weeps
O'Connor

This course offers a close reading of the book
of Jeremiah. It places the book within the his-
tory and tradition of Hebrew prophecy and
analyzes the book as theological and political
literature, centering on Israel's experience of
exile. It seeks to find in the book theological
resources for local faith communities. Prereq-
uisite: Hebrew language course. {K, T}
3 credits/1 unit

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Old Testament Based on English Text

B543 Isaiah
Brueggemann

This course will be concerned with the expo-
sitory resources in the book of Isaiah in relation
to the current crisis in the church. Attention
will be paid to the ferment of the "canonical"
in current scholarship and to the "Christolog-
ical openings" the church regularly finds in the
book.{K,SF,ML}
3 credits/1 unit

B544 Psalms
Brueggemann

This course will explore the faith resources of-
fered in the book of the Psalms, with special
attention given to the points of contact between
the poems and current life-situations. This will
be done by considering the God who is ad-
dressed in the Psalms, the difference these
prayers make in one's daily life, and the inter-
relatedness of the Psalms to daily pastoral
crises and use in liturgical settings. {K, SF, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

B545 Introduction to the Hebrew Prophets
Newsome

The course provides an overview of the proph-
etic tradition within ancient Israel in which
special attention is given to the theological
themes of the several books of the prophetic
corpus of the Old Testament. The cultural con-
text in which the individual prophetic person-
alities lived and worked is also examined for
insights into the form and content of the proph-
etic message. Prerequisite: Old Testament Sur-
vey. {K, T}
3 credits/1 unit

B645 Interpreting the Psalms
Newsome

This course is a study of the Psalms from var-
ious perspectives: historical, exegetical, and
homiletical. It is designed to make the litera-
ture available to the pastor as a worshiper,

scholar, and preacher. Prerequisite: Old Tes-
tament Survey. {K, T, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

B646 Pentateuch
Brueggemann

This course will review recent scholarship on
the Pentateuch and consider the Pentateuch as
the foundational document of Jewish and
Christian faith. Consideration of critical meth-
ods which serve the theological-interpretive
task will be considered. {K, T}
3 credits/1 unit

B647 The Wisdom Literature
O'Connor

This course examines the books of Proverbs,
Job, and Qoheleth as theological resources for
mission/ministry today. It places these books
in the context of other ancient Near Eastern
literature and briefly considers the Song of
Songs, Sirach, and Wisdom of Solomon.The
course pays special attention to creation
themes and to the enigmatic character of fe-
male wisdom. Prerequisite: Old Testament
Survey. {K, T}
3 credits/1 unit

B648 Lamentation and Weeping in the Old

Testament
O'Connor

This course studies Psalms of lament, Jere-
miah's confessions, and the book of Lamenta-
tions as a resource for mission/ministry today.
{K, T, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

New Testament Based on Greek Text

B552 Gospel of John

Cousar

The purpose of this course is to engage in a

literary and theological study of the Gospel of

John with an eye toward its use in preaching

and ministry. The structure of the course will

allow students to work with either the Greek

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or English text. Prerequisite: New Testament
exegesis. {K, T}
3 credits/1 unit

B553 Exegesis of the Gospel of Luke
Moessner

This course is an introduction to the interpre-
tation of the four Gospels and to the Greek text
of the Gospel of Luke in particular. Attention
will be directed to the exegesis of selected pas-
sages and to a grasp of the overall portrait of
Jesus and the theological emphases of Luke the
evangelist. The various methods developed es-
pecially for the illumination of the Gospel lit-
erary form and content will be analyzed and
coordinated with the student's own interpre-
tive skills and intuitive gifts. Prerequisite: com-
petence in the essentials of Koine Greek. {K, T}
3 credits/1 unit

B651 The Gospel According to Matthew
Saunders

This course provides students with an oppor-
tunity for detailed examination of Matthew,
the favorite Gospel of the early church, with
particular 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. Prerequisites: Greek, New Testament ex-
egesis. {K, T}
3 credits/1 unit

New Testament Based on English Text

B661 Revelation
Staff

The goal of this course is to interpret the reli-
gious and ethical content of the book of Reve-
lation. Topics for study include the original his-
torical setting of the book of Revelation, and
the hermeneutical issues raised by represent-
ative interpreters of the book of Revelation
from the early church to the present. Prereq-
uisite: New Testament Survey or its equivalent.
{K,T}
3 credits/1 unit

B663 Colossians and Ephesians
Yoon

A literary, exegetical and theological study of
Colossians and Ephesians and their relation-
ship to the Pauline corpus. Greek is not re-
quired but will be useful. {K, T}
3 credits/1 unit

B662 The Gospel Parables
Yoon

The course will be concerned with the follow-
ing: the nature of the parable form; the history
of the interpretation of the parables; the mean-
ing of the parables in the context of Jesus' min-
istry and in the theology of the individual
Evangelists; literary criticism and the represen-
tation of the meaning of the parables. Prereq-
uisite: New Testament Survey or its equivalent.
(K,T)
3 credits/1 unit

B665 Epistle to the Romans
Cousar

This course provides an occasion to investigate
the Letter to the Romans in the context of Pau-
line theology. Special attention is given to the
rhetorical strategies employed in the letter and
to the critical theological issues raised. While
the class sessions are primarily based on the
English text, students wishing to pursue the
Greek text are given a chance to do so. Prereq-
uisite: prior New Testament study. {K, T}
3 credits/1 unit

B667 Acts of the Apostles
Moessner

This course provides a careful reading in
the English text (with optional Greek
track) of the fulfillment of Messianic sal-
vation and the eschatological split of Israel
into the "church" and the "hardened"
people of God. Special attention will be de-
voted to the relationship between Luke's
"narrative" and his "theology," ancient
story and contemporary preaching from
Acts, and Jews and Christians in conflict

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and dialogue. Prerequisites: New Testa-
ment exegesis and New Testament Survey.
{K, CB, T}

3 credits/1 unit

B668 First Corinthians
Yoon

This course will combine a chapter by chapter
interpretation with a thematic treatment of
such topics as unity and division, sexual mo-
rality, the Lord's Supper, the gift of the Spirit,
and death and resurrection. Attention will be
given to Pauline perspectives and doing cul-
turally (e.g., Paul's and North American cul-
ture) contextual exegesis with a focus on con-
temporary issues such as pluralism, sexual
liberation, political infighting, individualism
versus communalism, and problems of pas-
toral ministry. {K, T, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

B669 The Thessalonian Correspondence

Cousar

The intent of the course is to engage in a literary

and theological study of 1 and 2 Thessalonians.

Special attention is given to the interrelation of

eschatology and exhortation in the letters.

While the class sessions are primarily based on

the English text, students wishing to pursue

the Greek text are given a chance to do so.

Prerequisite: prior New Testament study. {K,

T,ML}

3 credits/1 unit

Biblical Theology

B676 Theology of Paul
Cousar

Among the many efforts to describe Paul's
"theology," this course wrestles with the def-
inition of the topic and investigates the key
texts in Paul's letters in and through which his
theology is encountered. Particular attention is
given to the way the texts intersect the life of
the church in North America. Prerequisite:

New Testament Survey or its equivalent. {K,

CB}

3 credits/1 unit

B677 Synoptic Gospels
Yoon

The purpose of this course is to study the syn-
optic gospels in light of each gospel's distinc-
tive theological themes and location within the
development of early Christianity. {K, T}
3 credits/1 unit

B678 Paul for the North American Church
Cousar

This course looks at the major theological
themes characteristic of the undisputed letters
of Paul, the literary contexts in which they
arose, and their possible significance for shap-
ing the life of the church today. The course
functions as a seminar and focuses on critical
texts in the letters and their interpretation. {K,
T,ML}
3 credits/1 unit

B679 Interpretation of the Gospel of Mark
Saunders

This course will explore the nature of Mark's
parabolic presentation of the story of Jesus, us-
ing some of the more recent literary and soci-
ological approaches. Students may expect to
pursue a reading of the Greek text alongside
critical engagement with some of the more re-
cent interpretations of Mark.
Prerequisite: New Testament exegesis. {K, T}
3 credits/1 unit

Independent Studies

The following courses provide an oppor-
tunity to engage in individualized work on
various problems in the Biblical Area under the
supervision of an instructor.

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B692 Exegetical Research in Old Testament
Brueggemann or Newsome or O'Connor
Any term up to 3 credits/1 unit

B695 Exegetical Research in New Testament
Cousar or Moessner or Saunders
Any term up to 3 credits/1 unit

B693 Research in Old Testament Criticism

or Theology
Brueggemann or Newsome or O'Connor
Any term up to 3 credits/1 unit

B696 Research in New Testament Criticism

or Theology
Cousar or Moessner or Saunders
Any term up to 3 credits/1 unit

Historical-Doctrinal Area

Faculty: Carlos Cardoza-Orlandi, Robert Leon
Carroll, T. Erskine Clarke (sabbatic leave,
fall 1996, winter and spring 1997), Will E.
Coleman (sabbatic leave, fall 1996 and
winter 1997), Catherine G. Gonzalez,
Shirley C. Guthrie, Jr., James Hudnut-
Beumler, Douglas W. Oldenburg, Marcia
Y. Riggs (sabbatic leave, spring 1997),
George W. Stroup, George B. Telford, Jr.
(chairperson)

Required Courses for M.Div. Degree

HD120 Introduction to Church History
Gonzalez

This course is an introduction to the history of
the Church, including its doctrine, structure,
and interaction with the surrounding culture.
We will also deal with the understanding of
the life of faith in the different periods.
1 unit

HD272 Christian Ethics
Riggs

This course is a study of the biblical, theologi-
cal, and philosophical foundations of Christian
ethics for guidance in Christian decision mak-
ing.
Fall, Spring 3 credits/1 unit

HD320 American Religion and Cultural

History
Clarke or Hudnut-Beumler or Fulop
This course is a study of the history of religion
in the United States. Special attention is given
to the complex relationship of religion to U.S.
culture.
1/2 unit

HD360 Introduction to World Christianity
Cardoza-Orlandi

This course presents a survey of the expansion
and transformation of Christianity. Particular
interest will be given to situations where polit-
ical and social conflict have been evident.
1/1 unit

Elective Courses

General

HD51 1 History of the Devotional Tradition

of the Church
Gonzalez

This course considers the classic literature from
various movements within the church's his-
tory that have stressed the devotional life, in-
cluding forms of monasticism, certain of the
mystics, and later authors from both Protestant
and Roman Catholic circles. {K, SF}
2 credits/1/2 unit

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HD610 Introduction to the American

Context
Cardoza-Orlandi, Clarke, Hudnut-Beumler
This course is designed to provide internation-
als with a deeper understanding of American
religious, social, and cultural traditions; to give
them 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 complex
relationships between religion and culture in
American life. Required for international stu-
dents. {K, T}
3 credits/1 unit

HD61 1 Reading the Bible, Reading Culture
Coleman

This will be a course in the application of con-
temporary interpretation theory by juxtapos-
ing biblical narratives against cultural config-
urations. It will employ strategies for reading
texts, especially biblical narratives, in light of
images and values that inform a postmodern
culture. It will seek to discern how biblical lan-
guage can be recovered and expressed in the
public marketplace of ideas. {K, T}
3 credits/1 unit

HD612 Trends in Hermeneutics: Reading

African American Slave Narratives
Coleman

This course will engage in a reading of African
American slave narratives as a source for con-
structive theological reflection. Several in-
terpretive approaches will be utilized for dis-
cerning and appropriating the religio-mythic
and theological world view of people of Afri-
can descent. {K, T}
3 credits/1 unit

HD613 Christ in a Pluralistic World
Guthrie, Stroup

This is a seminar that explores various ways of
relating Christian faith in Jesus Christ to the
faiths of other religious communities. It is not
a course in comparative religions, but one that
examines the theological issues raised for

Christians as they engage in interfaith dia-
logue. {CB, T}
3 credits/1 unit

HD614 Introduction to Theological
Hermeneutics and Cultural
Criticism
Coleman, Cardoza-Orlandi
This seminar will be an intensive introduction
to contemporary theological hermeneutics and
cultural criticism. After initial groundwork on
various theories of theological and cultural
criticism, students will be expected to "try their
hand" at grasping the relationship between
ideology and social praxis in tandem with their
development of a deeply rooted spirituality.
Prerequisites: some familiarity with theology
and social analysis. {K, T}
3 credits/1 unit

HD618 Jesus In Celluloid
Dietrich, Stroup

This seminar studies some of the ways in which
Jesus has been depicted in film. Among the
films to be studied are: The Gospel According
to St. Matthew, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Last
Temptation of Christ, and Jesus of Montreal.
They will be discussed in conversation with
scripture and with the important images, con-
cepts, and convictions that have shaped Chris-
tian theology through the centuries. {K, C, T}
3 credits/1 unit

HD619 Black Women and Religion
Riggs

This seminar will examine the historical and
sociological roots of black women and their
influence on religion in the United States. The
aim of the seminar is to explore the meaning
of the movement for the Church's role in cur-
rent struggles. {K, T}
3 credits/1 unit

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Historical Studies

HD520 History of Christian Social Thought
Hudnut-Beumler

This course traces the thinking of Christians on
enduring topics of social and ethical concern
through twenty centuries of history. These top-
ics include war and violence, civil government,
sexual behaviors, use and ownership of prop-
erty, individual vocation, and relations with
non-Christians. {K, T}
3 credits/1 unit

HD527 Church in the Caribbean
Staff

This course is a study of the history of the
Church in the Caribbean, with special attention
given to the church's relationship to the re-
gion's social and cultural history. While the
course is designed specifically for those going
to Jamaica with the Alternative Context for
Ministry course, it is open to all who have an
interest in the Caribbean and its religious and
cultural life.
3 credits/1 unit

HD521 The United States as Mission Field
Clarke, Cardoza-Orlandi

This course assumes that a major task before
the church in the U.S. is a re-conceiving of the
U.S. as a mission held and the development of
a specific missiology for this mission field. Fac-
ulty and students will explore the characteris-
tics of contemporary U.S. culture through
reading, videos, and other media and will util-
ize missiological studies for reflection on the
tasks before the church in such a context. {K,
ML}
3 credits/1 unit

HD522 Evangelicalism in the United States

Fulop

A study of evangelicalism as a religious, social,

and political movement in the United States

from its British and American origins in the

eighteenth century to the present. (K, CB, T}

3 credits/1 unit

HD523 World Religions: Neighbors of

Other Religions
Cardoza-Orlandi

This course explores the growing and chang-
ing religious demography by studying Hin-
duism, Buddhism, Islam, Afro-Caribbean reli-
gions, and New Age Movements. We will
examine the presence of these religions in the
U.S. and their diverse perceptions of
Christianity. {K, T}
3 credits/1 unit

HD528 Church in Central Europe
Staff

This course will study the effect and conse-
quences of World War II on the churches and
the introduction of the socialist system. Special
attention will be given to the events in Poland,
the Hungarian revolution in 1956, and the
events in Prague in 1968. The course will ex-
amine the church's moral and social witness in
the new society. {K, T}
3 credits/1 unit

HD529 New Religious Movements in the

United States
Fulop

A study of the United States as a fertile ground
for religious innovation and pluralism. Atten-
tion will be given to the historical study of in-
novative groups in the eighteenth and nine-
teenth centuries, examination of contemporary
movements, and an introduction to the soci-
ology of religion. {K, CB, T}
3 credits/1 unit

HD626 Irenaeus and His Theological

Descendants
Gonzalez

This seminar will study the writings of Iren-
aeus and the influence of his theology on later
writers in the twentieth century. {K, T}
3 credits/1 unit

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HD627 Protestant Reformation and Catholic

Renewal
Fulop

This course is designed to provide a general
background for understanding the sixteenth-
century religious debates and upheaval con-
stituting the Protestant Reformation and the
response of the Roman Catholic Church to
these developments. Prerequisite: Introduc-
tion to Church History. {K, T}
3 credits/1 unit

HD629 The Christian Life in Africa Today
Staff

This course will present a brief overview of
Christian life in Africa. Topics for examination
include the African historical situation; tradi-
tional African religions; missionary Christian-
ity and the agenda for Christianity in Africa
today. {K, T}
3 credits/1 unit

HD724 Theology for Ministry with Older

Adults
Crossley

This course will begin the exploration of a the-
ology of aging in the American context, taking
special note of the implications for the ministry
of the church.
3 credits

HD727 Religion and Contemporary

American Culture
Clarke

This seminar will focus on major develop-
ments in American religious life since World
War II with particular attention given to the
interaction between social forces and religious
belief. The seminar will include introductory
lectures by the professor and readings and
class presentations by the students.
3 credits

Doctrinal Studies

HD530 Christian Doctrine
Coleman, Guthrie, Stroup
This course studies some particular doctrine of
the Christian faith from the perspective of clas-
sical and contemporary Reformed theology in
conversation with other theological traditions.
Attention is given both to the development of
the doctrine and to its interpretation for the life
and ministry of the church in the modern
world. {K, T}
3 credits/1 unit

HD531 The Theology of Calvin
Gonzalez, Guthrie, Kline, or Stroup
This seminar is an in-depth study of one or
more books of the Institutes of the Christian Re-
ligion in the context of classical Christian the-
ology, the development of Reformed theology,
and contemporary theological thought. {K, T}
3 credits/1 unit

HD532 Reformed Theology: Its Shape and

Development
Stroup

This seminar will examine the development of
Reformed theology from the early sixteenth
century to the present. Attention will be given
to major Reformed theologians (e.g., Calvin,
Edwards, Schleiermacher, Barth, and Molt-
mann) and to significant Reformed docu-
ments, such as creeds and confessions. A cen-
tral task of the seminar will be the
identification of the continuities and enduring
convictions of Reformed theology as well as
subsequent changes and developments. {K,
CB}
3 credits/1 unit

HD533 Introduction to Theology
Coleman, Guthrie, or Stroup
This course is a series of lectures on the Apos-
tles' Creed which attempts to examine the cen-
tral convictions of Christian faith. Commentar-
ies on the Apostles' Creed by classical and
contemporary theologians will also be studied

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as examples of attempts to make the Creed
relevant to a different age. (K, T}
3 credits/1 unit

HD630 Theology of Moltmann
Guthrie

This course will be a seminar to read, discuss,
and evaluate some of the most important
works of Jrgen Moltmann, including Theology
of Hope, Crucified God, and Trinity and the King-
dom. {K, T}
3 credits/1 unit

HD631 Theology, Narrative, and

Community
Stroup

This seminar examines some of the proposals
concerning the relation between theology
and the life and language of the Christian com-
munity by theologians such as H. Richard
Niebuhr, James Gustafson, Dietrich Ritschl,
Hans Frei, and George Lindbeck. Particular at-
tention will be given to the notion of theology
as "grammar," and to the role of narrative in
theological reflection and in the worship and
mission of the church. {K, T, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

HD632 Luther
Stroup

This course is a study of Luther in the context
of the sixteenth century and his distinctive con-
tributions to Christian theology along with a
careful reading of some of his most important
theological writings. {K, T}
3 credits/1 unit

HD633 The Theologies of Schleiermacher

and Kierkegaard
Gonzalez

We will study some of the major writings of
these two nineteenth century theologians. Spe-
cial attention will be given to comparing the
structure of their theologies and to their influ-
ence on twentieth century thought. {K, T}
3 credits/1 unit

HD634 The Theology of Karl Barth

Guthrie

This seminar studies intensively a section of

the Church Dogmatics. Prerequisites: systematic

theology sequence or Practice of Theology I &

n. {K, T}

2 or 3 credits/1 unit

HD635 Post-Modernism and Christian

Theology
Stroup

This seminar examines the major themes and
voices in recent discussions about Post-Mod-
ernism and its implications for theology. Par-
ticular attention will be given to Derrida and
Foucault. Theological topics to be discussed
are: the nature of theological identity, the role
of doctrine, self-identity, and sexuality. {K, T}

3 credits/1 unit

HD636 Reading Paul Tillich
Coleman

This course will be an introduction to the life
and work of Paul Tillich as a Neo-Reformed
theologian. It will examine the significant the-
ological, philosophical, and cultural influences
upon his life as well as his impact as a "theo-
logian of culture." It will also consider ways in
which he anticipated some of the transforma-
tions we now experience in a post-Christian
reality. {K, CB, T}
3 credits/1 unit

HD637 The Theology of Paul Tillich
Kline

This seminar is a study of one or more sections
of Systematic Theology in the context of classical
Christian theology and contemporary theolog-
ical thought. It involves close reading of the
text and response both in brief weekly papers
and two or more larger critical studies. Prereq-
uisites: systematic theology sequence, Practice
of Theology I & II or permission of the instruc-
tor. {K, T}
3 credits/1 unit

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HD638 Christology
Stroup

This course undertakes an examination of the
understanding of Jesus Christ in Christian the-
ology. Who is Jesus of Nazareth in the faith of
the church, and what does the church mean
when it calls him "Lord and savior?" Attention
will be given to the topics of incarnation, atone-
ment, and resurrection and to the implications
of Christology for discipleship, mission, and
ecclesiology. {K, T, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

HD639 H.R.Niebuhr
Kline

This seminar is a study of the theological di-
mensions of the writings of H. Richard Nie-
buhr. The seminar will focus on The Meaning of
Revelation, Radical Monotheism and Western Cul-
ture, The Responsible Self, and Faith on Earth and
will also examine some articles and critical
works. {K, CB, T}
3 credits/1 unit

HD546 Theology of Liturgy
Gonzalez

This is a lecture and discussion course on the
history of liturgy as well as the doctrinal sig-
nificance of liturgical practice: the liturgical
year, the sacraments, parts of worship, etc. Spe-
cial attention will be given to the interpretation
of biblical texts within the liturgical setting in
which they are to be employed. {K, T, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

HD548 Reading the Signs of the Times
Coleman

This course engages in a critical, intensive anal-
ysis of the "texts" and images that surround
us and define our culture. Further, it examines
their impact on the formation of beliefs and
values. It highlights the importance of the min-
ister's role in reflecting theologically upon "the
signs of the times." {K, CB, T}
3 credits/1 unit

HD644 Caribbean Theology
Telford

This course is a study of the theological work
being done by Caribbean Christians to inter-
pret the revelations and discern the purposes
of God within their particular historical, ethnic,
political, and cultural context. The course in-
cludes an immersion experience in Jamaica,
lectures by Caribbean theologians and church
leaders, and reading of representative texts in
preparation for writing a paper entitled "Car-
ibbean Theology: An Appreciation and Cri-
tique." {K, C, T}
3 credits

HD648 Theology of Culture
Stroup

Some of the most difficult issues facing the
church and its ministry today have to do with
questions about the meaning of the Gospel and
the relation between the Gospel and contem-
porary culture. In the first week of this seminar
we will examine some recent proposals con-
cerning the relation between Gospel and cul-
ture by figures such as Barth, Tillich, Hauer-
was, Tracy, and Newbigin. In the second week
we will turn to several figures and movements
and attempt to assess their theological signifi-
cance. Possible figures to be examined are:
Camille Paglia, Madonna, Stephen Hawking,
and Malcolm X. {K, T, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

HD649 Theology of the Reformed

Confessions
Stroup

This seminar is a historical and theological study of
some of the major confessional documents in the
tradition of Reformed theology. The documents
will be examined from two perspectives: histori-
cally, in order to understand the context in which
the confessions were written and the issues they
addressed, and theologically, in order to under-
stand both the development of Reformed theology
through the centuries and the abiding continuities
and convictions of that tradition. {K, CB, T}
3 credits/1 unit

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Philosophical Studies

HD551 Philosophical Introduction
Kline

This course is an introduction to philosophy
through its history and an exploration of the
relation of philosophy to theology. It is rec-
ommended for first-year students who have
not had a course in introduction to philosophy
in college. {K,CB,T}
3 credits/1 unit

Mission and Ecumenics

HD561 "Partners in Mission": Introduction

to Missiology
Cardoza-Orlandi

This course will explore basic issues in the field
of missiology such as: paradigms in missions,
social sciences in missiological studies, third-
world theologies of mission, and the globali-
zation of Christianity. {K, T}
3 credits/1 unit

HD562 Christianity in Latin America and

the Caribbean
Cardoza-Orlandi

This course presents an historical and contem-
porary survey of the presence and develop-
ment of Christianity in the Latin American and
Caribbean context. It will also explore the chal-
lenges that the Latin American and Caribbean
situation poses to the theological enterprise
and the global church. {K, T}
3 credits/1 unit

HD563 History of Missions: Culture and the

Contextualization of the Gospel
Cardoza-Orlandi

In this historical survey of the expansion of
Christianity, a comparative approach of mis-
sionary methods and the process of contex-
tualization/inculturation will be emphasized.
|K,T}
3 credits/1 unit

HD661 The Church's Quest for Unity
Cardoza-Orlandi

The course explores the birth and development
of the Ecumenical Movement and the struggles
of the Church Catholic to witness its unity as a
gift from God. Particular attention will be
given to the responses of the Christian com-
munities in the third-world and their chal-
lenges to the Ecumenical Movement. {K, T}
3 credits/1 unit

HD662 The Study of Religion: Theory,

Traditions, and Theology
Cardoza-Orlandi

This course provides an introduction to differ-
ent theoretical approaches in the study of reli-
gion. Readings by Weber, Durkheim, and
Marx, complemented by contemporary read-
ings by Peter Berger, Clifford Geertz, Levi-
Strauss, Mary Douglas, and Victor Turner will
be discussed. Students and faculty will engage
in the implications that these readings and ap-
proaches have for theology, particularly mis-
sion theology. {K, T}
3 credits/1 unit

HD663 Religion, Culture, and Community:
Minority Communities and
Multiculturalism
Cardoza-Orlandi

The course focuses on the history, social loca-
tion, culture, and religious character of some
ethnic and immigrant Christian communities
in the United States. The course also considers
how these communities shape religious culture
in the U.S., seek for a reconciliatory process
with mainline /traditional Christianity, and
propose different mission paradigms for the
church today. {K, C, T}
3 credits/1 unit

HD664 Social Theory for Ministry and

Mission
Cardoza-Orlandi, Hudnut-Beumler
This course will examine two major social the-
orists, Max Weber and Clifford Geertz, to dis-
cern ways in which their insights into the na-
ture of leadership, authority, organizational

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and community development, and so-called
local knowledge can inform our ministries and
mission. Particular attention will be paid to
ways in which these thinkers might help
bridge differences between elites and non-
elites and amongst persons of different cultural
backgrounds and practices.. {K, C, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

Ethics and Society

HD576 The Bible and Christian Ethical

Reflection
Riggs, Saunders

This course examines the writings of biblical
scholars and Christian ethicists for their un-
derstanding of the relationship between the Bi-
ble and ethics. Students will develop their un-
derstanding of that relationship as well as
models for the use of the Bible in Christian
ethical reflection in the church. {K, CB, T}
3 credits/1 unit

HD671 Theories of Justice and Social Policy
Riggs

The focus of this seminar is the critical analysis
of classical and contemporary theories of jus-
tice and their implications for social policy re-
garding issues such as affirmative action, AIDS
and drug testing, affordable housing, and com-
parable worth. {K, CB, T}
3 credits/1 unit

HD672 Figures and Themes in Liberation

Ethics
Riggs

This course examines the ethical content of the
writings of various liberation theologians and
ethicists and /or the ethical dimensions of top-
ics relevant to global struggles for liberation.
{K, CB, T}
3 credits/1 unit

HD673 The Church as Community of Moral

Discourse
Riggs

This course explores questions of how the
church can engage purposefully in ethical re-
flection upon contemporary social problems
and issues. The objective of the course is to
guide students in preparing models of pas-
toral-prophetic ministry for the local church.
The seminar's format will include lectures, dis-
cussion, and group case analysis. {K, T ML}
3 credits/1 unit

HD674 Christian Faith and Economic

Justice
Oldenburg

This course will explore economic issues and
systems from a theological perspective. In re-
sponse to lectures, readings, and discussions,
students will formulate their own under-
standings of the church's role in economic jus-
tice and begin to address questions of special
interest regarding current economic changes
and proposals. {K, T, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

HD677 Feminist/Womanist Ethics
Riggs

This seminar examines historical, sociological,
and theological bases of feminist and woman-
ist ethics. The course will explore questions
which compare and contrast feminist and
womanist understandings of the nature of gen-
der oppression, socio-religious ethical issues in
the analysis of sexism, and the purpose and
tasks of a movement against sexist oppression.
{T,CB}
3 credits/1 unit

HD678 Readings in Contemporary

Christian Ethics
Riggs

This seminar studies the writings of several
recent ethicists with special attention to their
methods and sources in "doing ethics." The
seminar will also examine, in the writings of
contemporary ethicists, perennial themes,

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such as the relationship between love and jus-
tice, particularism and universalism, religion
and morality, and personal and social ethics.
{K, CB, T}
3 credits/1 unit

Independent Studies

The following courses provide an oppor-
tunity to engage in individualized work on
various topics in the Historical-Doctrinal Area
under the supervision of an instructor.

HD691 Independent Study in History
Clarke or Fulop or Gonzalez or Hudnut-Beumler
Any term up to 3 credits/1 unit

HD693 Independent Study in Theology
Coleman or Guthrie or Stroup
Any term up to 3 credits/1 unit

HD695 Independent Study in Philosophy

Staff

Any term up to 3 credits/1 unit

HD696 Independent Study in Mission and

Ecumenics
Cardoza-Orlandi
Any term up to 3 credits/1 unit

HD697 Independent Study in Ethics

Riggs

Any term up to 3 credits/1 unit

HD698 Independent Study in Media,

Theology and Culture
Staff
Any term up to 3 credits/1 unit

Practical Theology Area

Faculty: Charles L. Campbell, Robert Leon
Carroll, Brian H. Childs, Ronald H. Cram
(chairperson), Philip R. Gehman, Ben C.
Johnson, Jasper N. Keith, Jr., D. Cameron
Murchison, Jr., John H. Patton, Lucy A.
Rose, Jeanne Stevenson-Moessner.

Required Courses for M.Div. Degree

P151 The Ministry of Worship and

Preaching
Campbell, Rose

This course provides an introduction to the
preaching and worship ministry of the Church,
focusing on the preparation and delivery of
sermons within the context of Christian wor-
ship and on the history, theology, and practice
of worship in the Reformed and other tradi-
tions. Prerequisites: Greek, enrollment in New
Testament exegesis.
Spring 3 credits/1 unit

P322 Introduction to the Theory and

Practice Christian Education
Cram

The church is called by God to be in a constant
process of reformation and renewed mission.
What are possible relations between our un-
derstandings of God, mission, and education
in today's church? Students will 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 theologians
to Christian religious education in the church.
3 credits/1 unit

P382 Church and Ministry - Part H
Staff

This course looks at the theory and practice of
ministry and conflict management skills as
well as knowledge of the various contexts of
ministry. Course content is designed to help
students deal with particular issues in minis-
terial formation and acquire the skills needed
to serve faithfully and effectively as pastors.

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Arrangements are made for non-Presbyterian
students to study elsewhere, either in another
ATA school or with a local pastor approved by
the seminary. Prerequisites: supervised min-
istry, systematic theology sequence.
3 credits/1 unit

Elective Courses
General

P712 Evangelism Intensive
Staff

The Evangelism Intensive gathers pastors from
across the denomination to engage in an 11-
day immersion in evangelism. The course aims
to help each participant identify a critical issue
in evangelism, research that issue, and propose
a practical response to it.
3 credits

P505 Writing Workshop
D. Campbell

This course is designed to help students be-
come more competent and effective writers at
Columbia and in ministry. Students will re-
view basics of grammar and composition and
practice writing and editing in a workshop for-
mat. The power and function of written lan-
guage in ministry is a central theme through-
out the course.
non-credit

P605 E.S.L. Writing Class

Staff

This class is specifically designed for students

who have English as a second language and

aims to equip them with the skills they need to

study in any of the programs at Columbia. The

class includes work on listening, speaking, and

reading, but the emphasis is on written work.

All E.S.L. students are strongly encouraged to

take this class.

non-credit

Evangelism and Church Growth

P615 Evangelism and Church Growth

Staff

This course will examine crucial selections

from the literature in the field. Each participant

will learn to analyze a congregation, develop a

plan, train leadership, and give guidance to

effective growth. The class sessions will exhibit

a shared style of learning and a high level of

participation and student leadership. (K, T,

ML}

2 credits/1 unit

P717 Contemporary Evangelism

Staff

This course will explore crucial aspects of the

contemporary context in which evangelism is

done in this closing decade of the twentieth

century. It will also propose an alternative

model of evangelism from that of "marketing

the church," and it will identify strategic steps

to be taken by a Constantinian church.

3 credits

Christian Education

P521 Curriculum Planning and Evaluation

in the Local Church
Cram

Instructional resources available from denom-
inational and non-denominational publishers
will be introduced and analyzed. In addition,
the contexts of community, prayer, teaching,
proclamation, and service will provide the fo-
cus for curriculum analysis and formation. Op-
portunity is provided for church-related proj-
ects. Prerequisite: Introduction to Christian
Education. {C, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

P522 Teaching With Imagination
Cram

This course will help students develop a more
imaginative approach to teaching by experi-
encing a variety of teaching methods. Atten-
tion will be given to understanding how our
theology affects our methodology. {T, ML}
lor 3 credits/1 unit

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523 Religious Pluralism and Christian

Religious Education
Cram, Stroup

How and why do the ways communities of
persons live and understand life shape the
forms and tasks of religious education? This
class will introduce the student to various ap-
proaches to teaching and learning in the Chris-
tian traditions, as well as selected Jewish and
Islamic "ways." Readings, group discussions,
research, field trips, and lectures will shape this
course. {T, C, ML}
2 or 3 credits/1 unit

P524 Aging and Christian Education
Cram

This course explores the relation of gerontol-
ogy and education for the teaching pastor.

2 credits/1/2 unit

P525 Growing in Faith Across the Life Cycle
Cram

This course will not only attend to the ap-
proaches to human development of such the-
orists as Gilligan, Erikson, Kegan, and Allport,
but will also seek to understand the inter-re-
lation of human development and growing in
Christian faith. Implications for teaching prac-
tice in the household of faith will be stressed.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Christian Educa-
tion. {K, ML}

3 credits/1 unit

P526 Parenting and the Moral Lives of

Children
Cram

How do Christian parents today provide ap-
propriate moral education for their children?
This class will suggest different hands-on ap-
proaches appropriate for elementary-aged
children. {K, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

life. Research on the older adult will be
stressed. Prerequisite: introductory Christian
Education course. {K, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

P529

Cram

Education for Peace and Justice in the
Congregation

This seminar will focus on two major chal-
lenges to educational ministry in the local con-
gregation today: hatred and prejudice. Effec-
tive models already used will be reviewed, and
new options will be explored. {K, ML}
2 credits/1/2 unit

P621

Cram

Western Classic Literature in the
Christian Education of Adults

This seminar focuses on the importance of the
study of Western classic texts within the con-
text of the local congregation. By studying the
Aeneid, methods of textual analysis for use by
adults in the local congregation will be intro-
duced and practiced with students. Ap-
proaches to such issues as gender, race and
ethnicity, political ideology, and intertextual-
ity will be introduced. {CB, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

P622 Congregational Life and Christian

Education
Cram

This course will focus on practical ways to ex-
plore and to analyze the contextual curriculum
("story") of a local congregation. Multidisci-
plinary in its scope, students will be introduced
to pertinent research in such areas as the study
of social behavior, theology, sociology, anthro-
pology, and history. {K, C, ML}
2 or 3 credits/1 unit

P527 The Church and The Adult

Cram

This course provides a study of the adult and

of adult education for participation in the life

and mission of the church and for the Christian

P623 The Spiritual Lives of Children
Cram

The child is actively making meaning in a web
of complex social relationships among house-
hold members, in the band, in the school, on

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the playground, among friends and foes, at the
doctor's office, in the grocery store, and in front
of the television. This course will focus on con-
textual constructive theological contributions
of children, with an emphasis on practical im-
plications for the local church. Human devel-
opment, theological reflection, and learning
theory will be emphasized. {C, T}
3 credits/1 unit

P624 Advanced Seminar in the Theory of

Religious Education
Cram

Intended for D.Min. and Th.M. students or for
those who have completed P222, this course
will attend specifically to radical approaches
in adult education, the intersection of feminist
studies and education, post-modern educa-
tional praxis, and cultural pluralism. {K, T, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

P628 Research Seminar on Adolescent
Religious Attitudes and Practices
Cram

This seminar will focus on current psycholog-
ical and sociological research related to adoles-
cence in the United States. The primary task of
this seminar will be to conduct research among
young people in selected settings in the Atlanta
area. Implications for educational practice in
the local congregation will be based on the re-
search findings. {K, T, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

Pastoral Care and Counseling

P530 Addiction and AIDS
Keith

This course provides information about two
major problems of contemporary society and
explores ways in which the Christian commu-
nity can participate in prevention, education,
and care relative to these issues. Prerequisite:
Hospital practicum or CPE.fT, ML}
3 credits/1 units

P531 Pastoral Care in Film and Literature

Chtlds

Contemporary film and literature are used as

case studies for an understanding of "what it

means to be a child of God" as it relates to the

ministry of care. {T, ML}

3 credits/1 unit

P532 Introduction to Pastoral Care

Keith

This course presents pastoral care as a ministry

of the church expressed in crisis intervention,

in sustaining, guiding, reconciling and healing

encounters, and in ordinary conversations. {T,

ML}

3 credits/1 unit

P534 Pastoral Care of Marriage and Family

Life
Childs or Pattern

This course focuses on current developments
and issues in marriage and family life as these
relate to ministry. Various types of ministry to
marriage and family life will be explored. Par-
ticular attention will be given to the relation of
the student's own family to his or her ministry
to the families of others and to a theological
understanding of marriage and family life. {T,
ML}
3 credits/1 unit

P535 Marriage Enrichment
Keith

This course is a seminar for couples in which
issues in contemporary Christian marriage are
discussed and couples are engaged in enrich-
ment experiences. The two primary objectives
are to strengthen the participants' marriages
and prepare them for ministry to other mar-
riages. By permission of the professor. {ML}
2 credits/1/2 unit

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P537 Ministry to Developmentally Disabled

Persons
Keith

In this seminar /practicum issues of persons
living with disabilities, their personal and fam-
ily dynamics, and their treatment are experi-
enced and discussed. {T, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

P538 Ministry to Deeply Troubled Persons
Keith

In this seminar/practicum the dynamics and
behaviors of deeply troubled persons, the
treatment of serious mental illness, and the-
pastoral care to persons and their families are
considered. {T, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

P539 Pastoral Care and the Aging Process
Keith

This course explores a variety of issues relating
to the aging process and older adults. Com-
munity resources for the care of the aged are
identified. Specific proposals for parish pro-
grams are developed. Throughout the course,
theological dimensions of the aging process are
sought. The course includes a clinical compo-
nent. {C, T, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

P630 Pastoral Care of Women
Stevenson-Moessner

The goal of this seminar is to respond more
appropriately to the distinctive physical and
psychological pain of women through the me-
dium of pastoral care. Questions of personal
identity and intimacy as well as female cyclical
theories will be examined. Concepts of "car-
ing" and "mothering," vocational motiva-
tions, therapeutic alignment with dominant
systems, a woman's role as counselor /coun-
selee, feminine pain and stress, and disciplines
of support will be discussed. {SF, T, ML}
2 or 3 credits/1 unit

P633 The Development of Modern Pastoral

Care
Childs or Keith or Patton

This course will research the literature, study
the personalities, and consider the historical
context of the pastoral care movement in the
U.S. in the twentieth century. For Th.M., Th.D.,
or D.Min. students; others must secure per-
mission from the professor. {K, T}
3 credits/1 unit

P634 Systems of Family Pastoral Counseling
Childs or Patton

This seminar surveys and explores the various
systems of family evaluation and therapy. Spe-
cial emphasis will be placed upon the works of
major theorists and clinicians (Minuchin,
Bo wen, Ackerman, and Haley). The theologi-
cal evaluation of family life and dysfunction
will explored. For Th.M. and Th.D. students;
others must secure permission from the pro-
fessor. {K, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

P635 Pastoral Care of Marriage and Family
Childs or Patton

This course focuses on current developments
and issues in marriage and family life as these
relate to ministry. Various types of ministry to
marriage and family life will be explored. Par-
ticular attention will be given to a theological
understanding of marriage and family life. Pre-
requisite: Hospital practicum or CPE. {K, T,
ML}
3 credits/1 unit

P636 Pastoral Counseling in the Parish
Childs or Patton

This course will explore the theory and practice
of time-limited, individual pastoral counsel-
ing, including basic principles of psychological
and theological diagnosis, treatment planning,
and treatment management. Cases investi-
gated will be those typically encountered in the
parish. Case studies, lectures, role playing, and
verbal reports will be used. The theological ra-
tionale of pastoral counseling will be explored.

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Prerequisite: Hospital practicum or CPE. {K, T,

ML}

3 credits/1 unit

P637 Pastoral Care and Grief
Keith

This course explores the pastoral care response
in situations of loss, the dimensions of the grief
process, and the dynamics of personality in-
volved in grief. Events of pastoral care in grief
will be shared by the participants. For Th.M.
and D.Min. students; others must secure per-
mission from the professor. {K, T, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

P638 Crisis Counseling
Stevenson-Moessner

Basic texts in crisis counseling will be used in
a seminar format. Training in crisis counseling
will be required with one of the following local
organizations: DeKalb Rape Crisis Training;
Women's Resource Center of DeKalb County;
Georgia Council on Child Abuse. This course
is designed to equip future ministers with ap-
propriate crisis intervention and referral skills
and to foster theological reflection on the issues
raised. Prerequisite: Basic unit of CPE, intro-
ductory pastoral care course, or permission of
the instructor. {K, T, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

P639 Principles of Pastoral Supervision
Keith

This course will research philosophies of edu-
cation, theories of learning, and methods of
supervision for a ministry of pastoral super-
vision. For advanced degree students by per-
mission of the professor.
3 credits/1 unit

Worship

P544 Music for Ministers
Remington

This course is designed to give future ministers
an introduction to the place of music in wor-
ship and provide a brief overview of the de-
velopment of church music. Topics of study

will include the hymnals of the Presbyterian
Church and other traditions, Psalm singing,
composers, the lectionary, and appropriate or-
gan/instrumental music. Other practical sub-
jects such as how to plan worship with the
church musician, who chooses the hymns, and
ways to nurture the choir will be discussed. {K,
ML}
3 credits/1 unit

P545 Columbia Choir
Remington

This course is for students who are interested
in learning about church music through sing-
ing in a choir. A variety of musical styles will
be offered each semester. The full choir meets
weekly for rehearsals, and sectionals meet an
additional half-hour per week as needed. The
choir sings in chapel on a regular basis with
one major concert per year. A simple audition
may be required when taking the course for
credit. {ML}
1 credit/1/2 unit

P644 Renewing Worship Through New

Liturgical Resources
Staff

This class will look at the four liturgical re-
sources recently produced by the Presbyterian
Church (USA) - the Sunday service with the
Lord's Supper, baptism, marriage, and the fu-
neral. The class will evaluate them in their ecu-
menical context from theological, historical,
and pastoral perspectives, thus enriching our
understanding of and leadership in worship.
Prerequisite: Worship and Preaching or its
equivalent. {SF, T, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

Preaching

P652 Good News to the Poor

Campbell

Taught in conjunction with the ministries of

the Open Door Community, this course seeks

to engage students in the interpretation of

Scripture and the preaching of the Gospel from

the social location of the poor. The class will

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meet off campus, at various locations in the city
of Atlanta, and will spend one twenty-four
hour period among the homeless in the city.
Students will preach sermons in contexts other
than the traditional congregation. Prerequisite:
P151. {C,SF,ML}
3 credits/ 1 unit

P653 Stanley Hauerwas and Preaching
Campbell

This seminar will explore the implications of
Stanley Hauerwas's theological ethics for
preaching. In addition to reading and discuss-
ing several of Hauerwas's works, students will
explore the theological and ethical dimensions
of preaching and will preach and evaluate ser-
mons in class. Prerequisite: Worship and
Preaching. {CB, T, ML}
3 credits/ 1 unit

P654 Preaching at the Intersection of Life

and Doctrine
Rose

This advanced seminar in preaching focuses
on: 1) methods, how we understand our the-
ology in terms of life experience and life ex-
periences in terms of theological concepts, 2)
allowing others to expand our understanding
of life, theology, and preaching, and 3) the
preaching of sermons that explicitly reflect
doctrine and a variety of life experiences. Pre-
requisites: Worship and Preaching and at least
one semester of systematic theology or Practice
of Theology. {T, ML}
2 or 3 credits/1 unit

P655 Preaching and the Dance of

Spirituality
Rose

This seminar focuses on the intersection be-
tween spirituality and preaching. An impor-
tant aspect of this seminar is the embodied na-
ture of spirituality. Class sessions will include
movement as a way of understanding our-
selves, texts, and sermons and will draw on the

expertise of a professional dancer. Prerequi-
site: Worship and Preaching or its equivalent.
{SF, CB, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

P656 Principalities, Powers and Preaching
Campbell

This course will consider the homiletical sig-
nificance of what the New Testament calls the
"Principalities and Powers." Biblical texts, li-
turgical materials, theological literature, con-
temporary films, and the daily newspaper will
serve as resources for exploring the nature of
the "Principalities and Powers" and their sig-
nificance for Christian preaching. Prerequisite:
P151. {CB, T, ML}
3 credits/ 1 unit

P657 Preaching and Worship in the Small

Church
Campbell

Taught each year with the support of the Pres-
bytery of Greater Atlanta, this year-long di-
rected study /seminar is designed for students
who are serving as pulpit supplies or part-time
pastors in small churches. Building on the min-
istry that the students are performing in the
churches, the seminar explores the character of
ministry in the small church, focusing in par-
ticular on worship and preaching. Students not
only have the chance to discuss issues related
to their ongoing ministry, but also receive feed-
back on their worship leadership and their ser-
mons. Prerequisite: Permission of the instruc-
tor. {C, SF, ML}
3 credits/ 1 unit

P658 Narrative Preaching
Rose

This seminar focuses on narrative preaching,
which includes both story-sermons and non-
story sermons that are organized around a
plot. Students will evaluate narrative sermons,
read homiletical theory, and prepare at least
two narrative sermons. Prerequisite: Worship
and Preaching or its equivalent. {CB, ML}
2 or 3 credits/1 unit

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P659 Preaching in Solidarity with the

Margins
Rose

This seminar focuses on the intersection be-
tween the margins of our society and preach-
ing. The course assumes a liberationist stance
that our faith and our preaching change when
we find ourselves in solidarity with persons on
the edges of the power structures in our soci-
ety. Prerequisite: Worship and Preaching or its
equivalent. {C, CB, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

Communication

P560 The Minister as Speaker

Taylor

This course provides a study of the principles

of healthy and effective vocal expression and

the application of these to speech in pulpit,

committee meeting, and conference. {ML}

3 credits/1 unit

Spirituality

P575 Excavating Your Faith Journey

Johnson

This course will help the student explore their

spiritual journey. Through meditation, prayer,

writing, and small group discussions, we will

seek to uncover God's hidden treasures in your

life.{SF,CB}

2 credits/1 unit

P576 Spiritual Formation

Johnson

This course, based on Reformed spirituality,

seeks to ground students in a vital spirituality

that will lead to a vital ministry. It provides

opportunities in and out of class for students

to practice the particular disciplines that un-

dergird the Reformed faith. {K, SF, CB}

2 credits/1 unit

P670 D.Min. Core for Spirituality
Johnson

This course aims to help ministers rethink their
ministry in light of the call of God in the present
context. This course assumes that ministers ful-
fill their calling by a faith response to God's
will in the present context. {CB, SF, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

P671 New Testament Spirituality
Johnson

An examination of the spirituality of the gos-
pels and of Paul. Considers images like "Fol-
low me," "Take up your cross," "In Christ,"
"Christ in us," "Body of Christ," and their con-
temporary expressions. {K, SF, T}
3 credits/1 unit

P672 History of Christian Spirituality
Johnson

An examination of the major emphases in
Christian spirituality in their historical con-
texts. Includes Early Church, Desert Fathers
and Mothers, Monastic, Franciscan, Ignatian,
and Reformed Spirituality. {K, SF, T}
3 credits/1 unit

P673 Topics in the History of Christian

Spirituality
Johnson

Various topics in the history of Christian spir-
ituality are examined in different classes and
include "Practice of Prayer Through the Cen-
turies," "Insights for Living from the Desert
Fathers and Mothers," Reading Spiritual Clas-
sics," and "Reform Spirituality. "{K, SF, T}
3 credits/1 unit

P674 Topics in Practical Theology and

Spirituality
Johnson

Various topics in Practical Theology and Spir-
ituality are examined including "Spirituality
and Compassion," and "Personality and Spir-
ituality."{C,SF,ML}
3 credits/1 unit

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P675 Spirituality Discernment Week
Johnson

Provides a setting for persons to review and
redecision their lives and ministry. Offers in-
struction, spiritual community, worship, and
spiritual guidance for weary pastors and lay
persons. {C, CB, SF}
3 credits/1 unit

P676 Spirituality Immersion Week
Johnson

An in-depth review of one's life through the
lense of the formative elements in Hebrew,
early church, monastic, and Reformed spirit-
uality. An introduction to the Certificate in
Spiritual Formation. (K, CB, SF}
3 credits/1 unit

P677 Spirituality and Ministries of

Compassion
Johnson

This course will build on foundations of a bibl-
ical spirituality and how it expresses itself in
response to human need in the world. The peo-
ple of God have always known that piety apart
from compassion is self-serving and irrelevant,
but a rninistry of compassion and justice with-
out a grounding in a relationship with God
tends to lose its purpose and eventually ex-
hausts itself. This course will provide both
classroom experience and hands-on compas-
sion with critical reflection. {T, SF, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

P678 Exploring Prayer Forms

Johnson

An experiential approach to various forms of

prayer. Includes verbal, mental, Ignatian, and

contemplative prayer. Also includes music,

dance, and clay in the practice of prayer. {CB,

SF,T}

3 credits/1 unit

P679 Spirituality Practicums

Johnson

Various practicums are offered including the

"Spiritual Direction Practicum" and "Spiritual

Formation in Groups Practicum."{C, SF, ML}

3 credits/1 unit

P771 Spiritual Discernment Week
Johnson

This week-long course provides an introduc-
tion to the spiritual life through lecture, small
group discussion, and the practice of the clas-
sical disciplines of the Christian life. The course
is primarily experiential in nature but requires
preparatory reading and a reflective paper
after the event. {K, CB, SF}
3 credits/1 unit

P778 Pastoral Spiritual Guidance
Johnson

A major portion of pastoral ministry calls for
guiding persons on their journey of faith with
God. This course will examine resources in the
Reformed tradition as well as other traditions
that offer assistance for this task. An integra-
tive aspect of this course will be the appropri-
ation of insights through personal and group
spiritual guidance. {K, SF, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

Ministry and Church Administration

P583 Korean- American Ministry
Yoon

The course will examine the distinctiveness of
Korean- American ministry and culture, thus
preparing students better to deal with the
unique needs, problems, and aspirations of the
Korean-American community in the United
States. Students will become cognizant of ac-
culturation patterns so that they can minister
to Korean-American immigrants effectively.
{ML}
3 credits/1 unit

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P589 Beginning Your Ministry
Staff

This course enables students to make the tran-
sition from seminary to parish. Students will
study key issues related to the early years of
ministry, including entry into parish life, ef-
fecting change, and managing time and stress.
{C, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

P691 Independent Study in Evangelism and

Church Growth
Staff
Any term up to 3 credits/1 unit

P692 Independent Study in Christian

Education
Cram
Any term up to 3 credits/1 unit

P682 Managing Conflict in the Local

Church
Staff

This course relates biblical, theological, and so-
ciological understandings of conflict to the var-
ious forms of conflict in the church. Students
will study basic approaches to conflict man-
agement and analyze their own styles of man-
agement. Learning techniques will include role
plays of high conflict meetings, simulation
games, and case studies of conflict situations.
{T, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

P693 Independent Study in Practical

Theology and Counseling
Childs or Keith or Patton or Stevenson-Moessner
Any term up to 3 credits/1 unit

P694 Independent Study in Worship

Staff

Any term up to 3 credits/1 unit

P695 Independent Study in Preaching

Campbell or Rose

Any term up to 3 credits/1 unit

P688 Theological Reflection on Life and

Ministry
Patton

The course presents an experiential method of
theological reflection, group leadership, com-
munity building, and pastoral consultation de-
signed to facilitate the work of ministry, lay
and ordained. {T, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

Independent Studies

The following courses are designed for
students who are interested in further study
beyond the regular course offerings in the Prac-
tical Theology Area. Permission of the instruc-
tor is required.

P696 Independent Study in Communication

Staff

Any term up to 3 credits/1 unit

P697 Independent Study in Spirituality

Johnson

Any term up to 3 credits/1 unit

P698 Independent Study in Ministry and

Administration
Staff
Any term up to 3 credits/1 unit

P699 Independent Study in New or Small

Church Development
Staff
Any term up to 3 credits/1 unit

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Interdisciplinary Courses

Required Courses for M.Drv. or
M.A.(T.S.) Degree

IlOO M.A.(T.S.) Seminar

Gonzalez

This seminar is designed to assist entering

M.A.(T.S.) students to focus on the vocational

or personal goals they have for the degree. The

M.A.(T.S.) Seminar is required for entering,

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

IllO Baptism and Evangelical Identity
Staff

This interdisciplinary course will enable stu-
dents to understand the Christian identity of
all those incorporated through baptism into
Christ and Christ's community in the world.
Specific attention will be given to discerning
how God's grace has been at work in a stu-
dent's own baptism and personal history and
to discerning the particular gifts of God given
to each of us for Christian life and ministry.
Fall 1 unit

nil The Eucharist and the Church's Mission
Staff

This interdisciplinary course seeks to examine
the ministry of the church as it relates to the
Lord's Supper and the programs of a particular
congregation. From this base the course seeks
to learn how the church may participate in the
Missio Dei in denominational and ecumenical
efforts. Specific areas to be addressed include
ways in which the Lord's Supper informs and
empowers evangelism, a ministry of compas-
sion, and the church's commitment to justice,
peace, and stewardship of creation and life.
Spring 1 unit

1210 & 1211 Practice of Theology I & H
Staff

This two-semester, integrative course is an in-
troduction to some of the basic concepts and
skills in systematic theology and pastoral care.
The course includes lectures and seminars that
focus on course texts and on the student's ex-
perience of care in a variety of situations. In
addition, each student will participate in the
fall or spring semester in a supervised setting.
Fall, Spring 1 unit each semester

1212 Practicum for Practice of Theology
Staff

This clinical or congregational setting practi-
cum is required in conjunction with Practice of
Theology. May be taken during 1210 or 1211.
Fall, Spring 1 unit

1241 Alternative Context for Ministry
Carroll, Clarke, and Staff

This course is a combined academic and ex-
periential study which seeks to deepen expe-
rience and understanding of a significantly dif-
ferent cultural context and the mission of the
church in that context. It also provides an op-
portunity for theological reflection on the ex-
perience and its implications for ministry. Dur-
ing the 1995-96 academic year, the contexts
were the inner city of Atlanta, Appalachia,
Central America, Central Europe (Hungary
and Czech Republic), and Jamaica.
Winter 4 credits/1 unit

1310 Final Things
Staff

This course is designed to help students cross
the boundary from being theology students to
being theological practitioners by focusing on
two things. The first is that they know who they
are theologically. The second is that they be
able to integrate what they have learned and
believe in settings where the boundaries be-
tween theory and practice are either artificial

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or without meaning. The class will give atten-
tion to the intersection of formulating a credo
and working through an issue in ministry.
Spring 1 unit

1402 Evaluation and Projection of Ministry

Development
Carroll

At the conclusion of the intern year students
evaluate their intern experience in terms of per-
sonal growth, professional behavior, and de-
velopment of skills; integrate emerging under-
standings of the form and nature of ministry
into a theory of ministry; and prepare a plan
for future development in ministry. Required
of all year-long interns.
Summer See SM414

Elective Courses

1602 Preaching the Pauline Epistles
Cousar and Campbell

In this interdisciplinary seminar students will
examine Paul's understanding of preaching
and explore the challenges and possibilities of
preaching from the Pauline epistles. In addi-
tion to readings and exegesis, students will
preach two sermons in class. {K, T, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

1603 Theology of the Grotesque in the
Fiction of Flannery O'Connor

Childs, Dietrich

Deformis Formositas, Formosa Deformitas
"Hideously beautiful, beautifully hideous."
This course investigates the comic grotesque in
Flannery O'Connor's fiction and looks into the
expression of the repressed and the possibility
of rebirth and transformation. Special empha-
sis will be placed on O'Connor's Christology.
{SF,T}
3 credits/1 unit

1604 Homosexuality: Pastoral and
Theological Perspectives

Childs, Stroup

This interdisciplinary seminar examines hom-
osexuality in light of recent psychobiological
and clinical research and biblical and theolog-
ical scholarship. Attention will be given to the
general nature of sexuality; the various social
interpretations of homosexuality; and the as-
sessment of different forms of homosexuality
in the Bible, Christian theology, and the history
of the church. Prerequisite: Practice of Theol-
ogy I & H. {K, T, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

1605 Human Sexuality
Childs, Stroup

This seminar examines issues related to human
sexuality from the perspectives offered by bibl-
ical theology, Christian tradition, and contem-
porary human sciences. Issues to be addressed
will include the following: human sexual de-
velopment, gender identification, marriage
and family, church statements regarding sex-
uality, sexual abuse, sexual dysfunction, and
reproductive ethics. Presentations by selected
authorities in the field of sexology will be in-
cluded. {K, T, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

1606 Theology of Mission and the Local
Congregation

Cram, Saunders

This seminar explores the relations among the-
ology, biblical interpretation, communal for-
mation, teaching, and social action. Materials
for this course include analysis of non- Western
theological programs and scholarship. For
D.Min. students; others must secure permis-
sion from the professors. {K, T, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

1607 Who Plagues Whom?
Childs, Dietrich

From accounts of plagues in the Bible and in
classical and modern literature, students will
begin to address theological and pastoral ques-
tions about health and disease, with particular

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interest in how we approach the AIDS pan-
demic. Readings may include sections of Exo-
dus and Revelation, Sophocles' Oedipus Rex,
Daniel Defoe's Journal of a Plague Year, Albert
Camus' The Plague, as well as a selection of
contemporary plays, films, poems, and short
stories treating AIDS. {CB, T, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

1608 Faith and Money
Hudnut-Beumler

Money and its many substitutes often serve as
outwardly visible signs of the interior and spir-
itual lives of human beings and their commu-
nities. This seminar will explore concepts and
practices employed by Jews and Christians in-
volving faith and money from biblical times to
the present. The final goal of the course is for
each participant to arrive at an answer to the
question: "What is a spiritually healthy way
for me and other Christians to relate to matters
of money?" {T, SF, Q
3 credits/1 unit

1609 Introduction to Video Production
Poetker

This course combines instruction and applica-
tion to teach the basics of video production to
students with limited or no previous experi-
ence in video. Students will be given ample
opportunity to put theory into practice
through "hands-on" classroom lab sessions
and take home assignments. {ML}
3 credits/1 unit

1610 Practical Interdisciplinary Bioethics
Childs, Staff

This course in practical bioethics from an in-
terdisciplinary perspective will be taught at
Georgia Baptist Medical Center and will in-
clude seminarians (all degree programs), resi-
dent physicians from the medical center, and
medical students. Actual clinical case work
will be included as part of the process with
lectures and short student papers. Prerequi-
sites: Christian Ethics, the Hospital Practicum,
and preferably a unit of CPE. An interview

with one of the professors is required. {C, T,

ML}

3 credits/1 unit

1611 C. S. Lewis: Christian Apologist
Stroup

This seminar will examine Lewis' life, his inter-
pretation of Christian faith, and his work as a
writer and literary critic. The seminar will fo-
cus on Lewis as an interpreter of and apologist
for Christian faith in the twentieth century. {K,
CB,T}
3 credits/1 unit

1612 Feminist Theology
Stevenson-Moessner

Classic and contemporary texts will be used in
this seminar to explore foundational assump-
tions of feminist theology and subsequent im-
plications for ministry. Classic texts will in-
clude The Woman's Bible by Elizabeth Cady
Stanton; contemporary texts include The Wom-
en's Bible Commentary. Throughout the semi-
nar, application of feminist theology in teach-
ing, preaching, counseling, and service will be
stressed. {K, T, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

1613 Inter-religious Dialogue
Cram and Stroup

Recognizing that skills in inter-religious dia-
logue are crucial for church leaders in a post-
Christian, pluralistic society, this course will
focus on the theory and the practice of religious
dialogue among Christians, Muslims, and
Jews. {K,CB,T}
3 credits/1 unit

1614 History and Ministry of the
Ecumenical Movement

Staff

The course will be taught at the Christian
Council of Metropolitan Atlanta and will have
students from Candler School of Theology, Co-
lumbia, and the Interdenominational Theolog-
ical Center.
3 credits/1 unit

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1615 Twentieth-Century Preaching in
America

Staff

This elective course will survey the shifts in
consciousness that have occurred in American
preaching in this century. The focus will be on
key American preachers and their particular
contributions to the evolution of the craft of
homiletics. Studying a range of preachers in-
cluding Harry Emerson Fosdick, Edmund
Steimle, Fred Craddock, James Forbes, Barbara
Brown Taylor and others, students will exam-
ine changes in the approach and practice of
preaching. {K, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

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 obso-
lete. A visit to any newsstand confirms that we
are in the midst of an explosion of print media.
How do we look at the print media? Can we
read Andy Warhol's Interview with gospel
eyes? Why should we even try? This course
attempts to grapple with these questions and
others like them. {CB, T, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

1617 Family of Heart: A Theology and
Psychology of Adoption

Stevenson-Moessner

This course will develop the biblical concept of
adoption as a central image for inclusion in the
family of faith. In addition to providing mate-
rials for sermons, theses, retreats, Christian ed-
ucation, and Bible study, this course will
strengthen pastoral care ministries to those af-
fected by contemporary adoption. At the con-
clusion of the class, participants will have an
array of resources for general parish ministry,
for specialization in counseling, and for ad-
vanced study and research. {T, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

1618 Presbyterian History and Polity
Clarke, Gonzalez, and Staff

This course combines a study of Presbyterian
history with a study of the polity of the Pres-
byterian Church (USA). Special attention will
be given to the history of polity and to the
theological debates and missiological commit-
ments that have influenced the present polity
of the Presbyterian Church (USA). {K, T}
3 credits/1 unit

1619 The Japanese Christianity of Shusaku
Endo

Dietrich, Fulop

A Roman Catholic, Shusaku Endo is acknowl-
edged in Japan and in the West as one of the
finest Japanese novelists of this century. One
of Endo's concerns has been to translate Chris-
tianity into the Japanese idiom by focusing on
the metaphors of God's pain, God's silence,
and the motherhood of God. This course will
examine Endo's Life of Jesus, Silence, O Wonder-
ful Fool and other works in order to examine
issues important to the Japanese Christian ex-
perience and to learn new ways of thinking
about faith and culture. {K, T}
3 credits/1 unit

1630 Social Analysis in Congregational

Context
Hudnut-Beumler

This seminar is designed to enable participants
to integrate some of the great sociological and
theological texts on religious life with their
own understandings of religious life and lead-
ership. Thinkers and ideas to be covered are:
Weber on religious virtuosi, H. Richard Nie-
buhr on denominationalism, Geertz on reli-
gion as a cultural system, Turner on ritual proc-
ess, Mary Douglas on structures and groups,
and James Hopewell on theological types of
congregations. (K, C, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

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1666 Performing the Scriptures: The

Worshipping Community Between the
Times
Campbell and Saunders

This course explores the eschatological char-
acter of Christian worship and preaching in
light of the early Christians' conviction that
they were living in the fullness of time. Within
the context of common meals and corporate
worship, students will study biblical texts, ex-
amine the eschatological dimensions of Chris-
tian worship, and preach sermons from escha-
tological texts. Evaluation: Participants will be
divided into sheep and goats at the end of the
course. Prerequisites: Worship and Preaching
and exegetical courses. Permission of the pro-
fessors is required. {C, SF, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

1668 Reading Texts: Biblical Theology
Moessner, Stroup

This seminar is an interdisciplinary approach
to the interpretation of texts, especially those
that are formative for the Christian tradition.
Attention will be given to methods of interpre-
tation and to the significance of various read-
ings for the life of the contemporary church.
Topic for 1995: Narrative Christology in Luke-
Acts. {K, T}
3 credits/1 unit

1691 Interdisciplinary Independent Study

Staff

Any term up to 3 credits/1 unit

Supervised Ministry

Required Courses for M.Div. Degree

SM210 Congregation-Based Internship
Carroll and Staff

For a minimum of ten 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 com-
mittee. Prerequisites: The Eucharist and the
Church's Mission, Worship and Preaching.
Summer (full-time); also available Fall/Spring
(part-time) 6 credits/2 units

Elective Courses

SM213 Internship in Youth Ministry
Carroll

This internship engages the student in a min-
istry with adolescents. Typically the intern is
placed in a congregation or other youth min-
istry organization where supervision is pro-
vided by a pastor, educator, or other experi-
enced youth ministry professional. {C, ML}

Summer (full-time) or Fall/Spring (part-time)
6 credits/2 units

SM414 Intern Year: Congregation
Carroll

This full-time internship provides an in-depth
experience in the life and ministry of a teaching
congregation over the course of a full year. The
ministry of the intern is supervised by an ex-
perienced pastor and a lay Supervised Minis-
try Committee, utilizing an action-reflection
process for learning. Other requirements of
this internship are a pre-internship orientation,
a two-week course in January, and an "Eval-
uation and Projection" seminar at the conclu-
sion. Prerequisite: completion of at least 20
units. {C, ML}

Twelve months (full-time) 11 credits/2 units,
plus 1 unit earned in required seminars

SM415 Intern Year: Urban Ministry
Carroll

The student is engaged for a full year in the
internship described below in SM615. Prereq-
uisite: completion of at least 20 units. {C, ML}

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Twelve months (full-time) 11 credits/2 units,
plus 1 unit earned in required seminars

SM416 Intern Year: International
Carroll

The student engages for twelve months in the
ministry of the church in another nation. Place-
ments may be with congregations, colleges, or
other institutions approved by the Office of
Supervised Ministry. Supervision is provided
by a theologically trained church leader from
the host country and by a consultant familiar
with the student's home context. Other com-
ponents of the internship include a pre-intern-
ship orientation, a two-week study leave, and
a concluding "Evaluation and Projection"
seminar. Prerequisite: completion of at least 20
units. {C, ML}

Twelve months (full-time) 11 credits/2 units,
plus 1 unit earned in required seminars

SM417 Intern Year: Campus Ministry
Carroll

The student is engaged in a full year in ministry
in a college or university context, working with
a church-related agency of campus ministry to
serve students, faculty, and/or administrative
personnel. Supervision is provided by an ex-
perienced campus minister or other approved
clergy. Prerequisite: completion of at least 20
units. {C, ML}

Twelve months (full-time) 11 credits/2 units,
plus 1 unit earned in required seminars.

SM418 Intern Year: Independent Study
Carroll

This independent study is available to students
seeking to gain significant experiences of min-
istry under supervision in specialized areas not
designated above in other year-long intern-
ships. Prerequisite: completion of at least 20
units. {C, ML}

Twelve months (full-time) 11 credits/2 units,
plus 1 unit earned in required seminars.

SM610 Practicum in Clinical Pastoral

Education (Basic Unit)
CPE brings students into supervised encoun-
ters with people in order to develop pastoral
identity and skills, interpersonal competence,
and enhanced abilities for theological reflec-
tion. Educational leadership is provided by
clinically trained supervisors. CPE placement
may only be in hospitals, congregations, pris-
ons, and other institutions accredited by the
Association for Clinical Pastoral Education.
This course is one of several options for meet-
ing the D.Min. requirement for Supervised
Ministry. {C, T, ML}
Any term, usually Summer 6 credits/
2 units

SM611-612-

613-614 Clinical Pastoral Education
(Advanced Unit)
Advanced units of CPE build upon the learn-
ings of the basic unit and provide pastoral ed-
ucation over a period of a full year. Prerequi-
site: Basic unit of CPE. Note: The maximum
number of units one may apply to the M.Div.
degree is two. Additional units earned may be
applied to another degree program. {C, T, ML}
Twelve-month period 6 credits/2 units
applicable to M.Div.

SM615 Internship in Urban Ministry (Basic)
Carroll

The student is placed in one of several ministry
settings seriously engaged in realities of the
city, especially in ministry to the poor. The in-
ternship seeks to develop insights and skills
needed for effectiveness in the urban context.
Supervision is provided by the Urban Training
Organization of Atlanta or other approved su-
pervisors. {C, ML}
Summer (full-time) 6 credits/2 units
Fall or Spring (part-time) 3 credits each/1 unit each

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SM620 Congregation-Based Internship

(Advanced)
Carroll

This internship provides the student with the
opportunity to gain experience beyond what is
required in SM210 in a congregation. One may
concentrate on a specialization, e.g., Christian
education, pastoral care, social ministry, or on
a broad range of experience. The purpose is 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) 6 credits/2 units
Fall/Spring (part-time) 3 credits each/1 unit each

SM660 Internship in Criminal Justice
Carroll

The student is placed in a prison or other in-
stitution to provide ministry to persons who
are or have been incarcerated. Orientation and
supervision are provided by a chaplain or
other professional working in the institution
where the student is placed. (C, ML}
Summer (full-time) 6 credits/2 units
Fall or Spring (part-time) 3 credits each/1 unit each

SM690 Supervised Ministry: Independent

Study
Carroll

Summer (full-time) 6 credits/2 units
Fall or Spring (part-time) 3 credits each/1 unit each

D.Min. Courses

SM680 Practicum: Independent Study
Carroll

This course is one of several options for meet-
ing the D.Min. requirement for Supervised
Ministry. Eligible D.Min. students utilize a
learning context different from other desig-
nated practicums in Supervised Ministry. Stu-
dents engage in an approved ministry of the
church, usually outside the student's normal
setting for ministry, and utilize an action-re-
flection learning process with a peer group and
an approved supervisor.
6 credits

SM681 Practicum in Preaching
Carroll

This course is one of several options for meet-
ing the D.Min. requirement for Supervised
Ministry. Eligible D.Min. students work with a
peer group and an approved supervisor to
evaluate their own preaching, learn from the
preaching of others, and review a variety of
preaching resources.
6 credits

SM682 Practicum in Christian Spirituality
Carroll

This course is one of several options for meet-
ing the D.Min. requirement for Supervised
Ministry. It is recommended for eligible D.Min.
students in the Christian Spirituality speciali-
zation. The practicum involves engagement in
an approved ministry of the church related to
spiritual formation, supervision by an ap-
proved supervisor, and sharing issues and con-
cerns in a peer group with an action-reflection
process.
6 credits

SM683 Practicum in Gospel and Culture
Carroll

This course is one of several options for meet-
ing the D.Min. requirement for Supervised
Ministry. It is recommended for eligible D.Min.
students in the Gospel and Culture speciali-
zation. This practicum is designed to meet the
major challenges of this specialization and will
involve students in an approved ministry of
the church related to the engagement of the
church with particular aspects of modern cul-
ture. Students will work with a peer group and
an approved supervisor in an action-reflection
process.
6 credits

SM684 Practicum in Cross Cultural Context
Carroll

This course is one of several options for meet-
ing the D.Min. requirement for Supervised
Ministry. It is recommended for eligible D.Min.

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students who are enrolled in the bilingual pro-
gram for Korean-American ministers. The
practicum involves students in an approved
ministry of the church which is supervised by
a designated supervisor and shared with a peer
group through an action-reflection process.
6 credits

SM685 Practicum in Graduate Counseling
Staff

Graduate students in the pastoral counseling
program are admitted to work under super-
vision at one of the local pastoral counseling

centers accredited by the American Associa-
tion of Pastoral Counselors until the counsel-
ing center certifies achievement of the required
level of performance. At that time the student
will be granted six credits. It is expected that
upon completion of the practicum a student
will have sufficient supervision to apply for
membership in the American Association of
Pastoral Counselors. Limited to students in the
D.Min. in Pastoral Counseling. Prerequisite:
Oral examination by professors and supervi-
sors.
6 credits

Th.D. and D.Min. 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 the
Candler School of Theology, Erskine Theolog-
ical Seminary, and the Interdenominational
Theological Center, are open to students in
these programs. The following listing includes
other courses specifically developed for the
Th.D. and D.Min. programs.

ATA401 Seminar on Ministry
Telford

This basic seminar on ministry theory and ca-
reer analysis is required for all D.Min. students.
6 credits

ATA403 Project Proposal Workshop
Staff

This workshop focuses on the theory of disser-
tation construction. It also assists students in
developing project proposals and understand-
ing the use of the library for dissertation re-
search. Required of Columbia D.Min. students.
End of January or end of July no credit

ATA463 The Development of Modern

Pastoral Counseling
A.T.A. Staff

The modern history of pastoral counseling is
examined, including its roots in theology, psy-
choanalysis, existential and humanistic psy-
chology. Th.D. core course.
3 credits

ATA471 Human Being in Context
A.T.A. Staff

Theological and psychological theories of per-
sonhood are examined to assess their relevance
for pastoral counseling. Th.D. core course.
3 credits

ATA473 Transformation 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 pastoral
care are examined as a means of assisting stu-
dents in developing a pastoral theological

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method appropriate to the ministry of pastoral
counseling. Th.D. core course.

3 credits

ATA477 Seminar in Pastoral Supervision
A.T.A. Staff

This seminar provides doctoral students in
pastoral counseling with the experience of pas-
toral supervision under the guidance of clinical
supervisors. It acquaints students with the ex-
panding literature on pastoral supervision
from a variety of disciplines. Students may reg-
ister for ATA477 and ATA477b.
3 credits

ATA478 Group Therapy: Theory, Process,

and Application
Selvey

This course is designed to provide a broad ov-
erview of group therapy permitting moment
by moment and longer term conceptualiza-
tions of what happens in group therapy, how
this affects individuals in the group, and how
we mav use this effect therapeutically.
6 credits per year

ATA479 Psychiatric Diagnosis and Pastoral

Counseling
Kropp

The purpose of this course is threefold: 1) to
teach the use of the Diagnostic and Statistical
Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), 2) to look
in-depth at a number of the major diagnostic
categories, considering their developmental
etiology and approach to treatment, and 3) to
reflect theologically on these major diagnostic
categories.
2 credits

ATA481 Pastoral Counseling Research

Seminar
A.T.A. Staff

This seminar focuses on research methodology
in pastoral counseling and pastoral theology.
At least two semesters of the seminar are re-
quired 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.
D.Min. students in pastoral counseling may
also register for the course. (Th.D. students will
register for ATA481a, ATA481b, ATA481c,
ATA481d for a total of 6 semester credits).
3 credits per year

ATA485 Counseling Practicum
Patton and Clinical Staff

In each term the student engages in two to four
hours of counseling per week under supervi-
sion. Assigned readings and appropriate di-
dactic materials are included. (Students will
register for ATA485a, ATA485b, ATA485c,
and ATA485d for a total of 1 8 semester credits.)
Required of Th.D. students.
9 credits per year

ATA489 Directed Study

Taken at recommendation of the adviser.

Credit as assigned

ATA496 Doctoral Project

Required of all D.Min. students. May be

elected by Th.D. students instead of 3 of the

hours available in ATA 481.

6 credits

Florida Center Courses

B141 Survey of the Old Testament
Staff

This course provides a study of the Old Tes-
tament with special attention to its literary de-
velopment and theological content as viewed

against the background of the history and re-
ligion of ancient Israel.
3 credits/1 unit

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B161 Survey of the New Testament
Staff

This course examines the various types of lit-
erature in the New Testament, with special at-
tention to the literary character and theological
content of books. Documents are viewed in
light of first-century history and culture.
3 credits/1 unit

HD121 History of Christian Thought I
Staff

A Survey of Christian Thought from the New
Testament Era through the Middle Ages, with
emphasis upon the developing understanding
of God, Christ, and the Church as Christian
thinking interacted with other historical de-
velopments.
3 credits/1 unit

HD122 History of Christian

Thought H
Staff

A Survey of Christian Thought from the Ref-
ormation to the modern period with primary
emphasis upon the interaction of Christian the-
ology and historical developments.
3 credits/1 unit

HD181 Church and Contemporary Society
Crossley

A study of the interaction of church and society
by consideration of selected contemporary so-
cial issues such as politics and cultural plural-
ism, racism, the media, poverty, ecology, and
human sexuality.
3 credits/1 unit

HD544 Basic Christian Beliefs
Crossley

This course provides an introduction to the
methods and content of Christian theology fo-
cusing on the Apostles' Creed in view of true-
to-life situations in the church today. {K, T, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

PI 12 Introduction to the Church's Ministry

with Persons
Staff

Designed to promote understanding of the
Christian ministry to persons, this course pro-
vides a foundation for other courses in pastoral
theology and care. Topics include the minis-
ter's baptism and evangelical identity, per-
sonal growth and development, and life in
community.
3 credits/1 unit

P222 Introduction to Christian Education
Staff

What are possible relations between our un-
derstandings of God,mission, and education in
today's church? Students will analyze selected
contemporary educational theories and prac-
tices, become familiar with basic educational
concepts, and begin to develop their own ap-
proaches as practical theologians to Christian
religious education in the church.
3 credits/1 unit

P516 Women in Ministry

Staff

This seminar highlights women as initiators

and recipients of ministry in congregational

and community settings. Topics include

women in the Bible, womanist and feminist

theology and ethics, innovative styles of

preaching, women in the history of the church,

and pastoral care of women.

3 credits/1 unit

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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. The course runs for an eight-week period and meets each week-
day morning for two hours, with small group afternoon 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 curric-
ulum or who demonstrate unusual proficiency in their work are given op-
portunities for special placement or for independent work. Requests for flex-
ibility in a student's program should be made to the Dean of Faculty. Two
opportunities for flexibility are available:

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

2. Academically qualified students may be permitted to engage in special
study as a route to the establishment of competence in a required course
rather than taking one or several required courses.

Honors Program

Students in the Master of Divinity degree program who pass their mid-
course assessment with a cumulative grade point average of 3.30 and a 3.60
average in the proposed area of study may enter the Honors Program. Waiver
of these requirements is by vote of the entire faculty in the proposed area of
study. Students may choose to work in the biblical, historical-doctrinal, or
practical theology areas and with a particular professor. The program consists
of guided study in both long semesters for a total of 2 units/ 8 credits. For
additional information, see the chairperson of the area of interest.

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Ordination Exams

Students in the Master of Divinity degree program who become candi-
dates for ordination in the Presbyterian Church (USA) are required to take
written examinations in the areas of Bible, theology, worship and sacraments,
and polity. There is ample opportunity within the regular basic degree cur-
riculum to take course work preparatory to the exams.

Grading for Basic Degree Students

At the close of each term grades are given to students 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, Special,
Master of Arts in Theological Studies, Unclassified, and Occasional students,
the criteria for grading are creativity, mastery of material, skill in organizing
and expressing ideas, and the ability to relate to other learnings. The grading
system is:

A
A-
B+
B

4.0
3.7 .
3.3
3.0

Outstanding
Superior
Very good
Good

B-

C+

2.7
2.3

Slightly above standard
Standard

c
c-

2.0
1.7

Slightly below standard
Below standard

D

1.0

Serious deficiencies

F

0.0

Unacceptable

An E is given when a portion of the course requirements such as a major
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. An F is given when the total work of the course is
unacceptable or when work is not completed within the term or by the con-
clusion of an approved extension.

Third year students may choose to take up to six elective credits for H/
S/U, with the permission of the instructor, if permission is granted at the
beginning of the term.

H honors, for work of exceptionally distinguished quality.

S satisfactory, for work which represents sufficient mas-

tery of the content of the course to merit recommendation
for graduation.

U unsatisfactory, for work which represents insufficient

mastery of the content of the course to merit recommen-
dation for graduation.

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Temporary Grades for Basic Degree Students

Two temporary notations may be given in certain cases. "In Progress" (IP)
is used for courses or independent studies that are designed to cover more
than one term. "Incomplete" (Inc.) is used for late work when a written excuse
has been approved by the professor and the Dean of Faculty. Neither tem-
porary 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 the incomplete work of the fall semester, the first class day of the
second week of the spring semester for incomplete work of the winter term,
June 1 for incomplete work of the spring semester, and the first class day of
the fall semester for incomplete work of the summer term. For lengthy ill-
nesses or similar reasons, a longer period may be established, but ordinarily
with a reduction of load in the following term. Failure to complete the work
within the time limit will result in a grade of F (or U) for the portion of the
course for which the extension was granted. Extension request forms may be
secured from the Office of the Dean of Faculty. The Registrar is instructed to
turn incompletes into F's or U's if the deadline for completing the work has
passed. 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.

Unacceptable Work

A U given to a basic degree student may be remedied by further work in
the course, by repeating the course, or by taking an elective course relating to
the area of deficiency. A U given for unexcused late work shall normally
require additional work. A student whose work is unsatisfactory will be
placed on probation. If the U is not removed by the next term, the student
will be dropped from school.

Probation

An entering basic degree student may be placed on probation due to
deficiencies in the student's undergraduate preparation. 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:

4.0

B-

2.7

3.7

C+

2.3

+

3.3

c

2.0

3.0

F

0.0

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A 3.00 average is required 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 termination from an advanced degree program.

Course Completion for Doctor of Ministry Students

If a course has assignments which require work to be completed after the
last class meeting, the student may have up to sixty days to complete the
work. Under unusual circumstances the student may petition the professor
for an extension of an additional thirty days. After that period has expired,
the student is assigned a grade of F if the professor has not received the
assignment.

All Degree Students

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. Contracts for reading courses and research projects may be drawn
up with faculty members teaching in the area of the student's 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 the student cannot be ultimately meas-
ured 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. The 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 Faculty; third, as
a last appeal, by a written statement sent through the Dean of Faculty to the
faculty.

Appeal of probation may be made to the Judicial Commission of the
faculty through the Dean of Faculty.

Appeal of suspension or dismissal from the seminary may be made to the
Board of Trustees by giving written notice to the President.

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Faculty

Douglas W. Oldenburg 1987*

President

B.S. Davidson College; B.D. Union Theological Seminary in Virginia;

S.T.M. Yale University Divinity School; D.D. Davis and Elkins Colllege;

D.D. St. Andrews Presbyterian College; LL.D. Davidson College

He has a special interest in the practical aspects of ministry and in relating
Christian theology to economic issues.

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.

Brian H. Childs 1985

Professor of Pastoral Theology and Counseling

B.A. Maryville College; M.Div., Th.M., Ph.D. Princeton Theological
Seminary

His research and teaching interests include marriage and family life, bio-
medical ethics, film and literature in theological education, and pastoral
theology.

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.

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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.

Catherine Gunsalus Gonzalez 1974
Professor of Church History

B.A. Beaver College; S.T.B. Boston University School of Theology; Ph.D.
Boston University

She is particularly interested in the history of liturgy and how it displays
the situation and the theology of the people; the history of women in the
life of the church; and the effects on the church of the assimilation of new
cultural groups within its life.

Shirley Caperton Guthrie, Jr. 1957
J.B. Green Professor of Systematic Theology

A.B. Austin College; B.D. Princeton Theological Seminary; Dr. Theol.
University of Basel

His interests concern theology in the classical and contemporary
Reformed tradition in conversation with other Christian traditions and
with Latin American, feminist, and African-American theologies,
especially as this conversation contributes to the faith and life of the
church.

Ben Campbell Johnson 1981
Professor of Christian Spirituality

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

His current interest is the area of spirituality as a foundation for effective
and faithful church life and spiritual formation for clergy and lay people.

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Jasper Newton Keith, Jr. 1972

Professor of Pastoral Care and Counseling

A.B. Mercer University; M.Div. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary;

Th.D. Columbia Theological Seminary

He is interested in preparing persons for service and leadership in and
through the pastoral office of particular congregations, for care of persons
in need of and systems responding to major health problems, and for
participation in cross-cultural ministries in urban settings. He is a
certified supervisor in the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education.

David P. Moessner 1984

Professor of New Testament Language, Literature, and Exegesis
A.B. Princeton University; M.Div. Princeton Theological Seminary; B.A.,
M.A. University of Oxford Honours School of Theology; Dr.Theol.
University of Basel

He is especially interested in the relation between the New and the Old
Testaments, the emergence of Christianity from Judaism within Greco-
Roman culture, and the eventual parting of the ways between
Christianity and Judaism. Special research projects include the theologies
of the Gospels, the relation of Luke and Acts, and narrative Christology.

D. Cameron Murchison, Jr. 1996

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 which 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.

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James D. Newsome, Jr. 1977

Professor of Old Testament Language, Literature, and Exegesis
B.A. Millsaps College; B.D., Th.M. Columbia Theological Seminary;
Ph.D. Vanderbilt University

In addition to introductory courses in Old Testament, including the
Hebrew language, he teaches courses whose primary focus is the role of
biblical interpretation in the life of the church. He is also interested in
early Judaism and its links to Christian origins.

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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.

John Hull Patton 1965

Professor of Pastoral Theology and Director ofTh.D. Program

B.A., B.D. Emory University; Ph.D. The University of Chicago

His current interests are in pastoral counseling, pastoral care of marriage
and family, and in the study of interpretive methods for dealing with the
taped and written texts of pastoral relationships. He is a certified
supervisor of pastoral counseling, marriage and family therapy, and
clinical pastoral education.

George W. Stroup 1986
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.

Robert Leon Carroll, Jr. 1983

Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology and Director 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.

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Will Coleman 1992

Associate Professor of Theology and Hermeneutics

A.B. Rhodes College; M.Div. Columbia Theological Seminary; Ph.D.

Graduate Theological Union

His research and teaching interests include systematic and philosophical
theology, philosophy of religion, phenomenology of religion, theological
hermeneutics, black theology and African American religious thought,
and cultural criticism.

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 curriculum theory,
the methods of teaching, child advocacy, post-modernism and religious
education, conflict mediation, ecumenical and inter-religious dialogue,
and the ways contemporary missiology impacts education in the U.S.
church.

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.

James Hudnut-Beumler 1993

Dean of Faculty

Associate Professor of Religion and Culture

B.A. The College of Wooster; M.Div. Union Theological Seminary; M.A.,

Ph.D. Princeton University

His current research and teaching interests focus on faith and money,
Church-State relations, the theological analysis of culture, and social
aspects of Christian history, particularly in the United States.

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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 research, writing, and teaching interests are in the areas of

1) descriptive and normative ethical analysis addressing the relationship
between social processes of oppression and socio-religious ethical praxis,

2) womanist ethical discourse which bridges the gap between womanist
religious scholarship and the practice of ministry in the church, 3) moral
foundations or ethical rationale for public policy, and 4) the church as a
just institution and its role in social justice ministry.

Lucy A. Rose 1983

Associate Professor of Preaching and Worship

B.A. Agnes Scott College; M.A. Emory University; D.Min. Union
Theological Seminary in Virginia; Th.M. Duke University; Ph.D. Emory
University

Her current interests center on preaching and reflecting on the practice
and theology of preaching.

George B. Telford, Jr. 1993

Associate Professor of Theology and Church and Director of

Advanced Studies

B.A. Presbyterian College; B.D. Columbia Theological Seminary

He specializes in the theology of ministry and is particularly interested
in issues of gospel and culture, ecclesiology, and the significance of Jesus
Christ in a religiously plural world.

Victor S. Yoon 1991

Associate Professor of Asian Studies and Director for the Center

of Asian Theology and Ministries

B.A. Hankook University of Foreign Studies; M.Div. Bethel Theological
Seminary; S.T.M. Union Theological Seminary; Th.D. Graduate
Theological Union

His area of study is the New Testament, with special attention to the
synoptic gospels and transformational-generative Hellenistic Greek
grammar. In addition to teaching New Testament courses and courses
in cross-cultural pastoral ministry, his research and teaching interests lie
in the area of developing the relevance of culturally contextual
hermeneutics, particularly biblical hermeneutics, in the Asian- American
context.

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Charles L. Campbell 1991
Assistant Professor ofHomiletics

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.

Stanley P. Saunders 1991

Assistant 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.

Carlos F. Cardoza-Orlandi 1994

Instructor in World Christianity

B.G.S. University of Puerto Rico; M.Div. Evangelical Seminary of Puerto

Rico; Th.M., Ph.D. Candidate, 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.

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Jeanne Stevenson-Moessner 1985

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Practical Theology

A.B. Vanderbilt University; M.A. Princeton Theological Seminary;
Dr.Theol. University of Basel

Specializing in the pastoral care of women, her teaching and research
interests also include the missionary family with emphasis on missionary
adolescents, a theology and practice of adoption, women's studies, and
a theology of the family.

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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).

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Ronald C. Crossley 1991

Director of the Center for Theological Studies in Florida

A.B. Samford University; B.D. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary;

Ph.D. Duke University

He teaches introductory courses in theology and ethics and is currently
interested in contemporary theological movements such as feminist
theology and liberation theology. He maintains a teaching and research
interest in Christian theological reflections on aging.

Richard S. Dietrich 1992

Director of the Lay Institute of Faith and Life

B.A. Carleton Coiiege; M.A. Tuiane University; D.Min. Union
Theological Seminary in Virginia

It is in the lives of Christian lay people that faith and culture meet. He is
interested in how lay people have lived and continue to live faithfully in
their various cultures - at home, at work, in their communities, at church.

Rebecca Skillern Parker 1988
Director of Continuing Education

B.A. Rhodes College; M.Div. Yale Divinity School

She is interested in the experience of the holy and how it is engaged
especially through Bible study, prayer, and rituals of the church. The
church and its renewal are also of keen interest.

* The date after each name indicates the year service at Columbia Seminary began.

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Adjunct/Visiting Professors

Frank J. Brescia, M.D.
John Burgess, Ph.D.
Dana Campbell, M.Ed.
Timothy E. Fulop, Ph.D.
William Hauggard, Ph.D.
Richard L. Hester, Ph.D.
Alice Hickcox, Ph.D.
Douglas W. Hix, Ph.D.
Wade P. Huie, Ph.D
Rodney Hunter, Ph.D.

Jan Botha, Ph.D.
John Leith, Ph.D.

Oscar J. Hussel, Ed.D.
C.Benton Kline, Ph.D.
Calvin W. Kropp, Th.D.
David Lull, Ph.D.
Wayne Merritt, Ph.D.
Alden Poetker, M.Div.
Barry Snowden, Ph.D.
Hubert V. Taylor, Ph.D.
Robert Weathersby, MA.
Robert Younts, Th.M.

Visiting Scholars

Wang Weifan, B.D.
Chen Zemin, D.D.

Counseling Practicum Supervisors

Kerry P. Duncan, Th.M.
Charles Helms, Th.D.
Gerald P. Jenkins, D.Min.

Calvin W. Kropp, Th.D.
Thomas N. Mozley HI, M.Div.
Joseph W. Whitwell, Th.D.

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Clinical Pastoral Education Supervisors

Calvin J. Banks, M.Div.
Imogene Bennett, B.R.E., D.Min.
Charles A. Carpenter, M.Div.
Franklin D. Duncan, Ph.D.
G. Robert Gary, M.Div.
Brenda Green, M.Div.
Kempton Haynes, M.Div.
Michael L. Hicks, M.Div.
Eugene T. Locke, D.Min.
Janet M. Lutz, M.Div.

Robert R. Morris, Th.M.
Thomas H. Mozley III, M.Div.
Miriam Needham, D.Min.
Stephen W. Overall, M.Div.
Dorothy Dale Owen, M.Div.
Eugene Robinson, D.Min.
Teresa Elaine Snorton, Th.M.
Elwood H. Spackman, Jr., M.Div.
Taliaferro L. Williamson, Jr., M.Div.

Supervising Pastors for Congregation-Based Internships 1995-96

E. Lane Alderman
George Anderson
Harry H. Barrow
Henley Bernard
Bob Border
Jim Burgin
Currie Burris
John Byerley
Learoy Campbell
Jerry Cannon
Laurieann Craft
Dudley Crawford
Susan Denne
Rusty Douglas
Tom Engle
Coile Estes
Gordon Evans
Dana Ferguson-Myers
Martha Forrest
Lewis Galloway
Brenda Halbrooks
Blake Hawthorne
John Hunter
David Jones
Gary Kelly

Gene Lassiter
Bill Leist
George McRae
Steve Montgomery
Richard Newsome
Grady Perryman
Charles Phillips
Tom Pipkin
David Pollitt
Jim Richardson
David Sandifer
Fritz Schilling
Preston Shealy
Robert Smith
Ted Smith
Maetta Snyder
Rod Stone
David Stover
Nibs Stroupe
Thomas Tate
Catherine Taylor
Dorinda Trouteaud
Scott Weimer
John Whatley

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Professors Emeriti

C. Benton Kline, Jr.
President Emeritus

A.B. College of Wooster; B.D., Th.M. Princeton Theological Seminary; Ph.D. Yale University

James 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

Ronald Stewart Wallace

B.Sc., M.A., Ph.D. University of Edinburgh

Hubert Vance Taylor

A.B. Lafayette College; B.Mus. Westminster Choir College; B.D. Columbia Theological
Seminary; Ph.D. Northwestern University

James Herbert Gailey, Jr.

A.B. Davidson College; B.D. Columbia Theological Seminary; Th.M., Th.D. Princeton
Theological Seminary

Harold Bailey Prince

A.B., M.A. University of South Carolina; M.L. Emory University; B.D. Columbia Theological
Seminary

Ludwig Richard Max Dewitz

B.D. University of London; Ph.D. Johns Hopkins 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

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

Oscar J. Hussel

B.S. University of Cincinnati; M.A. McCormick Theological Seminary; Ed.D. Columbia
University and Union Theological Seminary

Wade Prichard Huie, Jr.

A.B. Emory University; B.D. Columbia Theological Seminary; Ph.D. University of Edinburgh

Douglas W. Hix

B.A. Davidson College; B.D. Columbia Theological Seminary; Ph.D. Duke University

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

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Staff

Office of the President
Douglas W. Oldenburg, President
Linda Wells, Administrative
Assistant

Office of Academic Affairs

James Hudnut-Beumler, Executive

Vice President and Dean of

Faculty
Timothy E. Fulop, Assistant Dean of

Faculty and Director of Research

and Evaluation
Linda G. Sabo, Registrar
Jane Harris, Staff Associate

Office of Advanced Studies
George B. Telford, Jr., Director
Linda Lehfeldt, Staff Associate

Office of Supervised Ministry
Robert Leon Carroll, Jr., Director
Shellee E. Fezatte, Staff Associate

Office of Continuing Education
Rebecca Skillern Parker, Director
Diane K. Bodnar, Staff Associate

Lay Institute of Faith and Life
Richard S. Dietrich, Director
Kathleen Herrington, Staff Associate

Center for Theological Studies in

Florida

Ronald C. Crossley, Director

Ruth E. Lincoln, Staff Associate

Center for Asian Theology and

Ministries

Victor S. Yoon, Director

International Theological Education

Program

T. Erskine Clarke, Director

Shellee E. Fezatte, Staff Associate

Theology, Media, and the Church

Program

Richard S. Dietrich, Acting Director

Alden Poetker, Media Assistant

John Bulow Campbell Library

M. Tim Browning, Director of Library

Clayton H. Hulet, Associate Director

and Reference Librarian
Linda K. Davis, Technical Services

Librarian
Mary Martha Riviere, Circulation

Assistant
Laura Tartak, Library Acquisitions

Assistant
Rachael Glass, Filing Assistant
Elizabeth Morgan, Serials /ILL

Assistant

Faculty Support Staff

Debbie Hitchcock, Staff Associate for

Pastoral Care
Nan B. Johnson, Staff Associate for

Spirituality
Tempie Alexander, Secretary

Office of Student Life

Philip R. Gehman, Vice President for

Student Life and Dean of Students
Ernestine B. Cole, Associate Dean of

Students
Sally Telford, Administrative

Assistant

Office of Admissions

Aim Clay Adams, Director of

Admissions
Jewel E. Kirkus, Staff Associate

Office of Financial Aid
Robin S. Dietrich, Financial Aid
Officer

Office of Business and Finance
John W. Gilmore, Vice President for

Business and Finance
Holly Caswell, Assistant Treasurer
Marilyn Ault, Bookkeeper
Carol Wade, Staff Associate

Bookstore

Suanne SauerBrun, Bookstore

Manager
Dana Campbell, Staff Associate

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Buildings and Grounds
A. Cecil Moore, Jr., Superintendent
Betty Cook, Housekeeper
Golden Griffieth, Maintenance
Larry Griffin, Maintenance
Alexander Oliver, Maintenance

Office of Development and Seminary

Relations

Gary L. Bagley, Director of

Development and Seminary

Relations
Juliette J. Harper, Director of

Publications and Publicity
Gloria E. Jennings, Director of

Alumni /ae Relations and Associate

Director of Annual Fund

T. Clark Simmons, Director of

Capital Campaign and Church

Relations
Richard A. Dodds, Coordinator of

Planned Giving
Elizabeth B. Orth, Administrative

Assistant
Barbara G. Poe, Special Events and
. Capital Campaign Assistant
Elizabeth B. Burgess, Staff Associate

for Development /Seminary

Relations Records
Glorimar C. Jimenez, Staff Associate

for Development and Alumni /ae

Relations
Angela P. Campbell, Receptionist
Bonneau H. Dickson, Field

Representative

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ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

John W. Gilmore

Vice President for

Business and Finance

Gary Bagley
Director of Development
and Seminary Relations

Ann Clay Adams
Director of Admissions

Holly Caswell

Assistant Treasurer

Ernestine B. Cole

Associate Dean of
Students

Robin S. Dietrich

Financial Aid Officer

Richard A. Dodds

Coordinator of Planned

Giving

Timothy E. Fulop

Assistant Dean of Faculty

and Director of Research

and Evaluation

Juliette J. Harper

Director of Publications

and Publicity

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Clayton H. Hulet

Associate Director of

Library and Reference

Librarian

Gloria E. Jennings

Director of Alumni/ae

Relations and Associate

Director of Annual Fund

A. Cecil Moore, Jr.

Superintendent of

Buildings and Grounds

Linda G. Sabo
Registrar

Suanne SauerBrun
Bookstore Manager

T. Clark Simmons

Director of Capital

Campaign and Church

Relations

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Support of Columbia
Seminary

The mission of Columbia Theological Seminary is to prepare ministers of
Jesus Christ to proclaim the Gospel and to serve the church, the community,
and the world. The seminary is also committed to the mission of nurturing
those already ordained through continuing education and serving as an in-
tellectual and resource center for the entire church.

Annually, student tuition and fees provide for about 21 percent of the semi-
nary's budget, while an additional six percent comes from individual gifts. A
growing endowment provides approximately 45 percent of the annual
budget. Three percent of current operating revenue comes from the Theolog-
ical Education Fund of the Presbyterian Church (USA). The balance of the
budget comes from miscellaneous sources.

Columbia Seminary's supporting synods have historically stated and repeatedly
affirmed their intentions to be responsible for the support of the seminary. Co-
lumbia is indebted to the synods for their endorsement and assistance in increas-
ing the seminary's endowment through capital fund campaigns.

Alumni/ae Association

Columbia's alumni/ae hold their annual meeting on the seminary campus
during Columbia Colloquium. Stimulating presentations on ministry are of-
fered, classes hold yearly reunions, and the Alumni/ae Council and officers
are elected.

At the annual meeting, the Alumni/ae Association also presents the Distin-
guished Service Awards to alumni/ae who have demonstrated faithful min-
istry in the service of God and the Church of Jesus Christ. Recipients include
those who have held positions of leadership in the parish, in institutions, and
in governing bodies of the Presbyterian Church (USA).

1989 1991 1993 1995
Eugene Beckman '28 R. Donnell McCall '52 Harry Bryan '29 Edward Langham '54
Samuel Cartledge '29 J. Phillips Noble '45 Sherron George '86 J. Davison Phillips '43

1990 1992 1994 1996
Joseph Eckstine '51 Bonneau Dickson '33 Douglas Harper '52 Neely D. McCarter '53
JohnLeith'43 Mattie Hart '70 Henry Mooney '58 J. William Ormond '43

Columbia Friendship Circle

Columbia Friendship Circle (CFC) is an association of thousands of Presby-
terian Women throughout the PC (USA) who assist the seminary in three
ways: by praying for the seminary and telling its story in their local areas; by
encouraging young men and women to consider the ministry and Columbia
Seminary; and by providing financial assistance to the seminary each year for
support of particular projects. During the past several years CFC has raised
over $30,000 annually to support students and their families with special
financial needs.

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Board of Trustees

Dr. Joanna M. Adams

Chair
Mr. David Quattlebaum

Vice Chair

Mrs. Emily C. Wood

Secretary
Ms. Linda Wells

Assistant Secretary

Synod of South Atlantic

Mr. Howell E. Adams, Jr. (1998)*

Atlanta, Georgia
Dr. Joanna M. Adams (1996)

Atlanta, Georgia
Mr. Clarence Boone (1996)

Atlanta, Georgia
Dr. Franklin D. Colclough (1997)

Florence, South Carolina
Mrs. Ann D. Cousins (1998)

Atlanta, Georgia
Dr. Richard M. Cromie (1998)

Palm Beach, Florida
Mrs. Florida S. Ellis (1996)

Atlanta, Georgia
Mr. H. Thomas Lane, Jr. (1998)

Gainesville, Florida
Dr. Margaret Greer Miller (1997)

Orlando, Florida
Mr. William S. Morris III (1998)

Augusta, Georgia
Dr. J. Phillips Noble (1996)

Decatur, Georgia
Mr. William J. Noonan (1996)

Pensacola, Florida
Ms. Jean Norman (1997)

Pensacola, Florida
Mr. William John Park (1997)

Greenwood, South Carolina
Mr. David Quattlebaum (1998)

Greenville, South Carolina
Mr. William E. Scheu (1996)

Jacksonville, Florida
Mr. Jefferson V. Smith (1998)

Greer, South Carolina
Mr. John H. Weitnauer, Jr. (1997)

St. Simons Island, Georgia
Mrs. Emily C. Wood (1997)

Maitland, Florida

*Year term expires

Synod of Living Waters
Dr. William Barron (1998)

Knoxville, Tennessee
Dr. William T. Bryant (1997)

Franklin, Tennessee
Dr. Vernon Hunter (1997)

Mobile, Alabama
Mr. Frank S. James III (1996)

Birmingham, Alabama
Dr. James S. Lowry (1998)

Memphis, Tennessee
Mrs. Betty Nichols (1997)

Jackson, Mississippi
Mr. Aubrey Patterson (1996)

Tupelo, Mississippi
Dr. G. Dana Waters in (1998)

Birmingham, Alabama
Dr. Cordell Wynn (1996)

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

At Large

Mr. John A. Conant (1998)

Atlanta, Georgia
The Rev. David B. Cozad (1996)

Sarasota, Florida
Mr. Lawrence L. Gellerstedt, Jr. (1998)

Atlanta, Georgia
Dr. W. Frank Harrington (1997)

Atlanta, Georgia
The Rev. Joseph S. Harvard HI (1996)

Durham, North Carolina
Dr. Douglas W. Oldenburg

Decatur, Georgia
Mr. J. C. Shaw (1998)

Cartersville, Georgia
Mr. Dae Y. Shin (1997)

Tampa, Florida
Mr. Frank Skinner (1996)

Atlanta, Georgia
Mr. Ben T. Vernon, Jr. (1996)

Denver, North Carolina

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Students

Graduating Class of 1995

Doctor of Theology
Richard Thomas Gillespie IV

Doctor of Ministry

Thomas William Blair
Benjamin Stephen Booth
Renaldo O. Braham*
Kenneth L. Broman-Fulks
John William Carpenter
Richard Clayton Davis
James Alfred Dickens
Howard Dennis Draper, Jr.
Raymond A. Dunmyer, Jr.
Michael Lee Fitze
Napp Nelson Granade, Jr.
Samuel A. Green*
Brenda Alwyn Halbrooks
George Russell Hickman, Jr.
James Gordon Hughes, Jr.

Master of Theology

Richard Cole Atkerson
Sungkon Bak
Sungshik Chang
Rita E. Cochrane
Istvan Czachesz
Larry Abbott Goleman
Peter Joseph Gorday
Zoe Anne Henderson
Gyeong Mok Kim
Young Seo Kim
Timothy Leslie
Larry Randal McQueen

Master of Divinity

Margaret Blacksher Adams**
Maude Ellen Anderson**
Frank Irvin Blankinship III**
Lucy Scofield Bowerman
Mary Margaret Boyd**
Grace Elizabeth Boyer**
David Mark Bradley
Charles Nathaniel Briley, Jr.

Pablo A. Jimenez
Young-Han Lee
Renford O. Maddix*
John Swift McCall
John Edmond Melvin, Jr.
Danny Carl Murphy
William Harrison Phares, Jr.
Johnny C. Reynolds
Keith Lentz Riddle
John Arthur Schmidt
James C. Shelton, Jr.
Richard Lee Shinkle
Lynn Edwin Shurley, Jr.
Norma V. Smellie*
Ernest Trice Thompson III

James Nkari Njue
Scott Christian Opsahl
Joon Girl Park
Gregory Rolan Perry
Frances Jean Ruthven
Timothy Frederick Simpson
Erzsebet Katalin Szilvassy
Sharon Lynn Taylor
Dorinda Ellen Trouteaud
Jiade Wu
Young Sun Yu

Margaret Buckland Brinck*
David Atson Cagle**
James Daryl Cazin
Michael Burnell Chaney
Stephanie Davage
Rick Lee Douylliez
Elizabeth Sue Duttera**
SherylLynn K. Frazier

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Keith Brient Freeman**
Robert Edward Frost**
Leslie Ann Glover
Bonnie Duncan Habbersett
Barbara Bell Hamilton
Thomas Halton Hankins III
Ingram Purefoy Hedgpeth**
George Douglas Hilliard
Barbara Ann Holmes**
David Wayne Hunt
Hak Chin Kim
Deborah Anne Kirk
Vanessa Gail Knight
Stephen Earl Kolmetz**
Paul Berkeley Landrum
Benton Earl Laughlin
Gregory Limongi
Gregory James Lund**

Master of Arts in Theological Studies

David Betts
James Dungan
Lian Jiang**

Beverly Friedlander Ostrowski*
William David Palmer
Eleana Manuel Patterson
Thomas Scot Pritchard
Joy White Pruett
Stephen Michael Ratliff
Stephen Charles Robertson
Clifford Arthur Sandell
Carol Noel Seaman**
Sherri Patray Simpson**
Timothy Matthew Slemmons**
JohnTurnbull**
Frances A. Waldron
Courtney Thompson Wall
Frederick Hancock Whitehurst*
Donald E. Winborne
Alice Wood
Scott Worth

John Charles Knapp**
William Joseph Vickery**

*Awarded the degree at commencement exercises at United Theological College of
the West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica, on May 17, 1995.
**Denotes degree received with distinction

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1995-96 Academic Scholarship Recipients

Dr. Vernon S. Broyles, Jr. Scholarships

Constance Button Jennifer Johnson

Joseph Clifford James Reinarz

Stephanie Hankey Mary Ann Rose
Sandra Hill

George Henry Cornelson Scholarships

William Buchanan Douglas Ferguson

Margaret Burnett Lauren Moore

John Cook Barbara White
Sarah Diehl

The Reverend Harry Keller Holland Scholarship
Timothy Read

/. Erskine Love, Jr. Merit Scholarships

Mark Adams Laura Cunningham

Florence Hill Morris Memorial Scholarships

Amy Cantrell

John L. Newton Scholarships

Michael Capron
Doris Chandler
Christine Dungan

John I. Smith Scholarships

John Cole
Laura Conrad

Smith-Thompson Scholarships

Katherine Evans
William Jones

J.M. Tull Scholarships

Aimee Buchanan
Kevin Conley
Mark Gray

Anna Thomas

Lisa Fulford
Thomas Hagood
Kathryn McLean

Melanie Mitchell

Jill Middlemas
Scott Ramsey

Sue Kim

Marianne McMasters

Douglas Minnerly

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1995-96 Students Enrolled in Degree Programs

Doctor of Theology

Mary Crist Brown
Atlanta, Georgia

Paula Ellen Buford
Avondale Estates, Georgia

Paul Leon Fulks, Jr.
Atlanta, Georgia

Georgia C. Griffin
Atlanta, Georgia

Jung Mi Han
Decatur, Georgia

Gerry Keith Hearn
Inkster, Michigan

Elizabeth Emma Inman

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Dennis Justin Jarvis
Tunnel Hill, Georgia

Russell Siler Jones
Decatur, Georgia

Neal Walter Kuhlhorst
Clarkesville, Georgia

Derrick Craig Miller
Jefferson, Georgia

LeVerne Pendleton
Atlanta, Georgia

Susan Braatz Pendleton
Atlanta, Georgia

David Stewart Shew
Decatur, Georgia

B.A., Agnes Scott College

M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

B.S., Georgia Southern College
M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological
Seminary

B.S., Arkansas State University
M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

B.A., Emmanuel College
J.D., Boston College Law School
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory
University

B.A., Lehman College

M.A. Long Island University

M.Div., D.Min., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.S., Eastern Michigan University
M.Div., Colgate Rochester Divinity School

B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., Western New Mexico University
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory
University

B.A., Furman University
M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological
Seminary

B.S., Indiana University
M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological
Seminary

B.A., St. Louis Christian College
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory
University

B.A., The King's College

M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Center

B.A., University of Southern California
M.S., Columbia University School of Social Work
M.P.H., University of Hawaii
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory
University

A.B., Hampshire College

M.Div., Union Theological Seminary, New York

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Paul Russell Thim
Decatur, Georgia

David Denk Weitnauer
Decatur, Georgia

Young Sun Yu
Decatur, Georgia

Doctor of Ministry

Bradford Edward Ableson
Groton, Connecticut

Natalie Kay Nicholas Adams
Tyrone, Georgia

Taeho Ahn
Leonia, New Jersey

Frank Charles Aichinger
Fort Myers, Florida

John W. Ailstock

Hagerstown, Maryland

Ernest Akwetey Alema-Mensah
Accra, Ghana

Douglas Wilfred Alexander
Clarendon, Jamaica

James Avery Alexander
Newnan, Georgia

Ben Robert Alford
Gallatin, Tennessee

Catherine Louise Allsbury
Dunedin, Florida

John H. Anderson

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

B.A., Swarthmore College
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory
University

A.B., Davidson College

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.Eng., Chunbuk National University, Korea
M.Div., Th.M., Presbyterian Theological

Seminary, Korea
Th.M., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., University of Science and Arts of

Oklahoma
M.T.S., Boston University School of Theology
C.S.S., Episcopal Theological Seminary
M.Div., Yale University Divinity School

B.S., Shorter College

M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

B.A., Seoul National University, Korea
M.Div., Presbyterian Theological Seminary,

Korea
Th.M., Princeton Theological Seminary

B.Arch., University of Virginia
M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

B.A., College of Charleston
J.D., University of South Carolina
M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological
Seminary

B.S., University of Ghana, Ghana

M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Center

M.S., Atlanta University

B.A.Theol., University of the West Indies,

Jamaica
Dip., United Theological College of the West

Indies, Jamaica

B.A., Oklahoma City University

M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Center

B.A., George Peabody College for Teachers
M.Div., Vanderbilt University

B.S., University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point
M.Div., M.A.(Y.M.), Columbia Theological
Seminary

B.S., Alcorn State University
J.D., University of Mississippi
M.Div., Reformed Theological Seminary

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Stephen Warren Austin
Stone Mountain, Georgia

Christopher Mark Ayers
Charlotte, North Carolina

Eugen Graybill Bach, Jr.
Decherd, Tennessee

Philip Rick Baggett
Fort Myers, Florida

Patrick Nixon Bailey
Anniston, Alabama

Brant Dale Baker
Mobile, Alabama

Royce Windham Ballard
Metairie, Louisiana

Larry Douglas Baskin
Greenville, South Carolina

Ruth Hendricks Beck-Schaaff
Sarasota, Florida

Kay Adams Best
Charleston, South Carolina

Billy Darrell Bewley
Dayton, Tennessee

William Herbert Bland, Jr.
Sanford, North Carolina

Martha Means Blount
Jackson, Mississippi

Susan Boardman-McKissack
Woodbridge, Virginia

John William Bolton
Huntsville, Alabama

Robin Dale Booth
Norcross, Georgia

Garry Keith Brantley
Prattville, Alabama

Edward Johnson Britt
Nashville, Tennessee

Mark Robert Broadhead
Tallahassee, Florida

B.A., Point Loma College

M.Div., San Francisco Theological Seminary

B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.Div., Th.M., Southeastern Baptist Theological
Seminary

B.A., King College

M.Div., Erskine Theological Seminary

B.S., Presbyterian College

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., Lee College

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., Claremont McKenna College
M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
Th.M., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., Samford University
M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological
Seminary

B.A., Biola University
M.Div., Denver Seminary

B.A., Beaver College

M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

B.S., Barber-Scotia College

M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Center

B.S., Lee College

M.Div., Church of God School of Theology

B.S., M.C.E., North Carolina State University
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.M., Mississippi State College for Women
M.C.E., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., Eckerd College

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., Henderson State University

B.D., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia

B.A., University of Georgia
M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological
Seminary

B.A., M.A., M.Div., Southern Christian
University

B.A., M.A., Scarritt College
M.Div., Vanderbilt University

B.A., Stetson University

M.Div., Lancaster Theological Seminary

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David Daniel Brockhoff
Roswell, Georgia

Brad Terry Bromling
Montgomery, Alabama

James Ewing Brown
Norfolk, Virginia

Norman John Brown
Gautier, Mississippi

Steven Speed Bryant
Vicksburg, Mississippi

Jack Wayman Buchanan, Jr.
Chesterfield, South Carolina

Ella Franklin Busby

Florence, South Carolina

Gordon Neil Butcher
Des Plaines, Illinois

David Johnson Butler
Leesville, South Carolina

David Calvin Campbell
Springfield, Virginia

Alan L. Carden

Madison, Mississippi

James Alan Can

Clayton, North Carolina

David Samuel Carriker
Chesapeake, Virginia

Ronald Keith Cason
Cleveland, Tennessee

Gregory Boyer Champagne
Brooksville, Florida

Bruce Arnold Chapman
McMinnville, Tennessee

Robert Fleming Chastain
Burgaw, North Carolina

B.A., Oral Roberts University
M.Div., Concordia Seminary

B.A., Freed-Hardeman University
M.A., Southern Christian University

B.A., Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge
B.A., Louisiana Tech University
M.Div., Austin Presbyterian Theological
Seminary

B.A., University of Winnipeg
M.Div., Illiff School of Theology

B.A., University of Mississippi
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., Gardner-Webb College

M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

M.Div., Johnson C. Smith Seminary

B.A., Purdue University

M.Div., Methodist Theological School in Ohio

M.A., University of Notre Dame

B.S., University of South Carolina
M.Div., Lutheran Theological Southern
Seminary

B.A., Dickinson College

M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

M.Th., University of Edinburgh

B.M., Mississippi College
M.C.M., M.R.E., New Orleans Theological
Seminary

B.A., University of North Carolina at Charlotte
M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

B.A., University of North Carolina at Charlotte
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., Lee College

M.Div., Church of God School of Theology

Th.M., Princeton Theological Seminary

B.A., Stetson University

M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

B.A., The Citadel

M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

B.B.A., Georgia State University
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

119

David Alexander Choate
Pickerington, Ohio

Jong-Yong Choi
Decatur, Georgia

Winston Sylvester Clemetson
Kingston, Jamaica

James Staples Clifford
Birmingham, Alabama

Clinel Ewan Vivian Cohen
Kingston, Jamaica

Gerald Rogers Coker
Alton, Illinois

William Donald Coker
Valdosta, Georgia

Glenn Mark Coleman
Natural Bridge, Virginia

Walter Fitz-James Hindry Conner
Tampa, Florida

William Scott Conner
Bunnell, Florida

Robert Cook
Knoxville, Tennessee

David Bruce Cozad
St. Petersburg, Florida

Cynthia Warner Crowell
Auburn, New York

Christopher Curvin
St. Petersburg, Florida

Stephen George Damos
Augusta, Georgia

Lisa Gayle Danielson
Seward, Nebraska

Charles Gregory Darden
Germantown, Tennessee

B.A., University of Cincinnati
M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological
Seminary

Th.B., Presbyterian College, Korea
M.Div., Presbyterian Seminary, Korea
Th.M., Candler School of Theology at Emory
University

B.A., Calabar Theological College, Jamaica
M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological
Seminary

B.A., University of Virginia
M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological
Seminary

B.Min., Huron College
M.Th., Howard University

B.A., M.A., University of Alabama
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., University of Texas at Austin
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., Warren Wilson College

M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia

B.S., Florida State University
M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary

B.A., Stetson University

M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

B.A., Strathclyde University, Scotland
B.D., Glasgow University, Scotland
P.G.C.S.E., Jordanhill College

B.A., Eckerd College

M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia

M.S.P., Florida State University

B.A., Millikin University

M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., Shorter College
M.Ed., University of Georgia
M.Div., Lutheran Theological Southern
Seminary

B.S., Illinois State University

M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia

A.B., LaGrange College

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

120

Michael Alfred De Armda
Ely, Minnesota

Ralph R. Deen-Clingan
Sodus, New York

Christopher Wright Denson
Alexander City, Alabama

Thomas Edward Diamond
Jacksonville, Florida

G. Teal Dick

Trussville, Alabama

Linda Jean Dickerson
Sanford, North Carolina

Sue Rodelius Dickson
El Paso, Texas

Lemuel Tyler Downing III
Lilburn, Georgia

Thomas Erwin Drake
Sunny Side, Georgia

Valerie June Duff
Glasgow, Scotland

Janice Lynne Edmiston
Arlington, Virginia

Annette Coker Edwards
Charleston, South Carolina

Richard Reece Elrod
Cullman, Alabama

Anne Coile Estes
Decatur, Georgia

David Walter Fahner
Austell, Georgia

Fairfax Triplett Fullerton Fair
Houston, Texas

B.S.Ed., Bridgewater State College
M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

B.A., Westminster College
M.Div., Colgate Rochester Divinity School/
Bexley Hall/Crozer Theological Seminary

B.A., Birmingham Southern College
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory
University

B.S., Florida Memorial College
M.Div., Colgate Rochester Divinity

School/Bexley Hall/Crozer Theological

Seminary

B.A., Louisiana College

M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

B.S., Radford College

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., Indiana University
M.Div., University of Dubuque Theological
Seminary

A.B., Davidson College

M.A., Virginia Commonwealth University

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.S., Mercer University
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory
University

Cert., St. Colm's College, Scotland

B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.Div., Andover-Newton Theological School

B.A., Baptist College at Charleston
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory
University

B.A., Gardner-Webb University
M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological
Seminary

B.A., University of Georgia

J.D., Emory University

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.S., Lewis and Clark College
M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary

B.A., Southern Methodist University

M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia

111

Virginia Ovesen Felder
Tucker, Georgia

Ronald William Feltman
Columbia, South Carolina

Carol Ann Fleming
Syracuse, New York

Robert Godfrey Foster
Kingston, Jamaica

Sandra Mae Fox
Douglasville, Georgia

Herbert Strader Frazier
Woodlawn, Virginia

Gary William Fulton

Gastonia, North Carolina

James Anthony Gibson, Jr.
Fairfield, Alabama

Thomas Lester Gibson
Boone, North Carolina

Hugh Gillett-Chambers
Kingston, Jamaica

Thomas Earl Gilmore
Birmingham, Alabama

Donald Yates Gordon
Spruce Pine, North Carolina

Howard Hoffman Gordon
Little Rock, Arkansas

Brenda Knight Green
Union City, Georgia

John Frank Green
Riverview, Florida

Robert Leroy Griffin
McDonough, Georgia

Gregory Erwin Griffith
Decatur, Georgia

Gary Wayne Grogg
Cleveland, Tennessee

B.A., University of Georgia

M.Div., Th.M., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., University of South Carolina
M.Div., Lutheran Theological Southern
Seminary

B.A., Hood College

M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

Dip., Union Theological Seminary, Jamaica
S.T.M., Christian Theological Seminary

B.S.Ed., Ohio University

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., Lee College

M.Div., Church of God School of Theology

B.A., University of Virginia

M.B.A., University of North Carolina at

Charlotte
M.Div., The Divinity School of Duke University

B.A., University of Alabama at Birmingham
M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological
Seminary

B.A., Furman University
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory
University

B.A., M.A., United Theological College of the
West Indies

B.A., Birmingham Baptist Bible College
B.Th., Birmingham Theological Seminary

B.S., Campbell University
M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological
Seminary

B.A., Presbyterian College

M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia

B.S.Ed., University of Georgia
M.A.C.E., Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary

B.A., University of South Florida

M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Center

B.A., Belhaven College

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., Hiram College

M.Div., Andover Newton Theological School

B.S., East Tennessee State University
M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary

122

Elizabeth Sidar Hall
West Seneca, New York

Kathleen Ann Hall
Atlanta, Georgia

Mary Stewart Hall
Dallas, Texas

Charles Fredrick Hammer
Morristown, Tennessee

Prue McGee Hammett
Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina

William Stephen Hannah

Bessemer City, North Carolina

Marni Politte Harmony
Orlando, Florida

Terry Robert Harris
Huntsville, Alabama

James Ferrel Haskins
Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Peg Boten Haub

Osage Beach, Missouri

William Vincent Hawkins
Newton, Alabama

Suzan Kay Hawkinson
Seabrook, Texas

Rachel Fowler Haynes
Davidson, North Carolina

Huibing He

Decatur, Georgia

Stephen James Heinzel-Nelson
Palatka, Florida

Fred Buis Hembree, Jr.
Antioch, Tennessee

Robert William Henderson
Greensboro, North Carolina

B.A., Alfred University
M.Div., Drew Theological School

B.S., Jacksonville State University
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory
University

B.S., Presbyterian College

M.A., Presbyterian School of Christian

Education
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.S., M.Div., Vanderbilt University

A.B., University of California, Berkeley
M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

B.A., Lenoir-Rhyne College

M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia

B.A., Tufts University

Th.M., Boston University School of Theology

M.S.W., University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee

B.A., Scarritt College

M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory
University

B.B.A., University ofMontevallo
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory
University

B.A., Culver-Stockton College
M.Div., St. Paul School of Theology

B.A., University of Maryland
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory
University

B.A., Macalester College

M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

B.A., Agnes Scott College
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory
University

B.D., M.Div., Nanjing Theological Seminary,
China

B.A., Cornell University

M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

B.A., Scarritt College
M.Div., Vanderbilt University

B.A., Furman University

M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

123

Samuel Walter Henderson
Birmingham, Alabama

James Boren Higgins
Morrow, Georgia

Madison Maxwell Highfill
Wilmington, North Carolina

Ronald Reins Hilliard
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

John Dale Hobbs
Sautee, Georgia

Timothy Wilson Hobbs
Duluth, Georgia

Judith Hartung Hockenberry
Louisville, Kentucky

David Augustin Hodge
Stone Mountain, Georgia

Barry Claxton Howard
Jacksonville, Alabama

Joanne Ruth Hull

Greensboro, North Carolina

Claude Daniel Ingram
Daytona Beach, Florida

Lowell D. Ingram
Wesson, Mississippi

Kenneth Gene Jarvis
Sikeston, Missouri

Barry Lee Jenkins

Orangeburg, South Carolina

Gloria Elaine Jennings
Augusta, Georgia

Ines Jimenez-Dietsch
Guaynabo, Puerto Rico

Louise Stowe Johns
Montgomery, Alabama

B.A., Louisiana State University

M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

B.A., Illinois Wesleyan University
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory
University

B.A., King College

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.S., Florida Atlantic University
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.S., Tennessee Technological University
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., Berry College

M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

B.A., Augustana College

M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

B.A., American Baptist College
M.A., Oral Roberts University
M.T.S., Candler School of Theology at Emory
University

B.A., M.A., Jacksonville State University
M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological
Seminary

A.B., Davidson College

M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia
M.A., Presbyterian School of Christian
Education

B.A., Claflin University

M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Center

B.S., Mississippi State University
M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological
Seminary

B.S., Southeast Missouri State University
M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological
Seminary

B.S., Presbyterian College

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.F.A., University of Georgia

M.A., M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.B.A., M.B.A., University of Puerto Rico
M.Div., Seminario Evanglico de Puerto Rico

B.A., Oklahoma City University
M.R.E., M.Div., Drew Theological School

124

Terry Lee Johns
Cleveland, Tennessee

Joseph Lenoise Johnson
Dothan, Alabama

Julie Ann Johnson
Marietta, Georgia

James Willard Johnston, Jr.
Spartanburg, South Carolina

Dallas Raye Jones

Beaufort, South Carolina

Hugh Colson Jones
Niagara Falls, Ontario

Walk Claridge Jones IV
Orlando, Florida

Walter Stephens Jordan, Jr.
Jackson, Mississippi

Rian Paul Kegerreis
Panama City, Florida

Peter Robert Keith
Orchard Park, New York

Byung S. Kim

Monticello, New York

Jong Hoon Kim

College Point, New York

Casey Reginald Kimbrough
Charlotte, North Carolina

Dorothy M. Kirk
Buffalo, New York

Rupert Eugene Kuhne III
Gray Court, South Carolina

KihoKye

Ridgewood, New Jersey

Deborah Lee Kyser
Greenville, South Carolina

B.A., University of Alabama at Huntsville
M.Div., Church of God School of Theology

B.S., Troy State University

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., Purdue University

M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

B.S., University of South Carolina
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory
University

A.B., M.Ed., University of South Carolina
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., Mount Allison University

M.A., McMaster University

M.Div., Knox College, University of Toronto

B.A., Presbyterian College
M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological
Seminary

B.A., Mississippi College
M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological
Seminary

B.A., Birmingham Southern College
M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary

B.S., University of Illinois

M.Div., Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

B.M., Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Korea
M.Div., New York Theological Seminary

B.A., Keimyung University, Korea
M.Div., New York Theological Seminary

B.S., Pennsylvania State University
M.Div., Colgate Rochester Divinity School/
Bexley Hall/Crozer Theological Seminary

B.S., State University of New York at Buffalo
M.Div., Christ the King Seminary

B.S., Presbyterian College

M.Div., Erskine Theological Seminary

B.A., Hankuk Univeristy, Korea

M.Div., Presbyterian Theological Seminary,

Korea
Th.M., Princeton Theological Seminary

B.A., Furman University

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

125

Gary Eugene Laird
Milton, Florida

James Bruce Lancaster
Decatur, Alabama

Frank Edward Larisey
College Park, Georgia

Mary Elizabeth Lawrence
Marietta, Georgia

Paul Austin Layton
Elizabethtown, North Carolina

Gil Boo Lee
Tampa, Florida

Myung Jong Lee
Commack, New York

Dirk McCoy Lesnett
Beaver, Pennsylvania

Benjamin Earl Vaughn Lett
Macon, Georgia

Frederick Owen Lewis
Oreland, Pennsylvania

Patricia Anne Lewis
North Wilkesboro, North Carolina

Thomas Griffith Lewis
Young Harris, Georgia

David Maish Liddle, Jr.
Columbus, Indiana

Norman Hackett Linde
Niagra Falls, New York

Randel Eugene Livingood
Medford, Oregon

Josephine Mellichamp Locklair
Summerville, South Carolina

Lewis Edward Logan
Atlanta, Georgia

Mark Allison Lomax
Ellenwood, Georgia

B.A., Mobile College

M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological
Seminary

B.B.A., Northeast Louisiana University
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.S., University of the South
M.Div., Protestant Episcopal Theological
Seminary in Virginia

B.A., Furman University

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

A.B., Presbyterian College

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., National Fisheries University, Korea
M.Div., Han Shin University, Korea

B.M., Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Korea
M.Div., New York Theological Seminary

B.A., Grove City College

M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

B.A., University of Alabama

M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Center

B.A., Carson-Newman College

M.Div., Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary

B.A., University of North Carolina at Charlotte
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory
University

B.A., Emory University

M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

B.A., Northwestern University

M.A., University of Iowa

M.Div., Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

B.A., Houghton College
M.Div., University of Dubuque Theological
Seminary

B.S., Lee College

M.Div., Church of God School of Theology

B.A., Charleston Southern University
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory
University

B.A., Morehouse College
M.Div., Th.M., Candler School of Theology at
Emory University

B.A., Heidelberg College

M.Div., Trinity Lutheran Seminary

126

Lloyd Alan Looney
Lawrenceville, Georgia

Jonathan Waylon Lovelady
Florence, Alabama

Stotrell George Lowe
Kingston, Jamaica

Diane Prevary Lytle
Woodbridge, Virginia

Henry Joseph Martin
Morrow, Georgia

Doris Harper Mattison
Arcadia, Florida

Robert Duncan McCall
Cleveland, Tennessee

Ronald Glen McClung
Haddock, Georgia

Ann Brightwell McCord
Decatur, Georgia

Anthony Wilton McDade
Central, South Carolina

Jerry Wayne McElhinny
Orange, Texas

Douglas Bruce McGillivray
Ridge, New York

Thomas Edward McGrath
Winter Haven, Florida

William Franklin McKissack
Woodbridge, Virginia

James Eugene McNaull
Morrow, Georgia

John Steven Midkiff
Woodstock, Georgia

James Timothy Miller
Covington, Georgia

Roger Gayle Miller
Gastonia, North Carolina

B.A., University of South Carolina
M.Div., Church of God School of Theology

B.A., Lee College

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

Dip.Th., United Theological College of the West

Indies
S.T.M., University of West Indies

B.A., Mary Washington College

M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia

B.A., Oregon Bible College
B.A., Southeastern Louisiana University
M.A., Arizona State University
M.A., Fuller Theological Seminary

B.A., Simmons College

M.Div., Southern Baptist Seminary

B.A., Lee College

M.Div., Church of God School of Theology

B.S., Mercer University, Atlanta
M.Ed., Georgia State University
M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

B.M., Valdosta State University
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory
University

B.A., Furman University

M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

B.A., West Virginia State College
M.Div., Reformed Theological Seminary

B.A., The College ofWooster

M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

B.A., Westminster College

M.Div., Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology

M.Div., Th.M., Columbia Theological Seminary

A.B., University of South Carolina
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., Stetson University
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory
University

B.B.A., George State University

M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

B.A., M.Div., Drew University
B.M., Westminster Choir College
M.M., Temple University

127

James Timothy Miller
Conyers, Georgia

James Scott Moncrieff
Ormond Beach, Florida

Marion Griffin Moore
Stoneville, North Carolina

Terry Lynn Moore
Oak Ridge, North Carolina

Amy Parsons Morgan
Conyers, Georgia

Linda Stack Morgan
Ansonville, North Carolina

Joan Lee Murray

Charlottesville, Virginia

Virginia Anne Murray
East Bethan, New York

Donald D. Nations
Brandon, Florida

Herman Terris Neuman
Lakeland, Florida

Mwandiwona Jonathan Nkuchwayo
East Point, Georgia

James Franklin Norris III
Estill, South Carolina

Louis Oats
Morristown, Tennessee

John Wendel Oldham
Chattanooga, Tennessee

B.B.A., George State University

M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

B.B.A., Stetson University
M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological
Seminary

B.B.A., Georgia Southern College
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory
University

A.B., Pfeiffer College

M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory
University

B.S., LaGrange College
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory
University

B.A., High Point College
M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological
Seminary

B.S.N., Medical College of Virginia
M.S.N. , University of South Carolina
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory
University

B.S., Iowa State University

M.A., State University of New York at

Binghamton
M.Div., Colgate Rochester Divinity School/

Bexley Hall/Crozer Theological Seminary

B.S., B.S., Florida Southern College
M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary

B.A., Southeastern College of the Assemblies of

God
M.A., Wheaton College
Th.M., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., United College of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe
M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Center
M.S.W., Atlanta University

B.A., The College of Charleston
M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological
Seminary

B.A., The University of the South

M.Div., Seabury-Western Theological Seminary

B.A., M.S.S.W., University of Tennessee
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory
University

128

John Paul Oliver

Durham, North Carolina

David W. Omerod
Jacksonville, Florida

Hector Ortiz
Houston, Texas

William Larry Owens
Decatur, Georgia

Kenneth Leon Payne
Luverne, Alabama

Edward Schley Pease
Cataula, Georgia

Gail Ruth Perkins
Atlanta, Georgia

Grady Joe Perryman

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Edwin Hoy t Pettus
McBee, South Carolina

Thomas F. Pickering
Owensboro, Kentucky

Thomas Michael Pipkin
Loganville, Georgia

James William Quarles
Belton, South Carolina

Dolores Barus Queen
Salisbury, North Carolina

Thomas Nelson Rains
Birmingham, Alabama

John Torres Ramos
Cleveland, Tennessee

Judith Ellen Rarick

Minnetonka, Minnesota

George Moyer Rawn
Morristown, Tennessee

B.A., B.M., Samford University
M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological
Seminary

B.S.Ed., Ohio University

M.Div., Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

B.A., Texas Tech University

M.A., Ashland Theological Seminary

B.A., Belhaven College

M.Div., M.C.E., Reformed Theological Seminary

B.A., Alabama Christian College

M.A., Alabama Christian School of Religion

B.A., Florida State University
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.S., University of Alabama

M.A., Presbyterian School of Christian

Education
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., Hendrix College

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., Newberry College

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

A.B., University of Nebraska
M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological
Seminary

B.A., Un iversity of Colorado

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., The Baptist College at Charleston
M.R.E., Southeastern Baptist Theological

Seminary
M.Div., Erskine Theological Seminary

B.A., Lenoir-Rhyne College

M.Div., The Divinity School of Duke University

B.A., Washington and Lee University

M.B.A., Emory University

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., East Coast Bible College

M.Div., Church of God School of Theology

B.S., California State University, Los Angeles
M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary

B.A., Emory and Henry College
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory
University

129

James Edward Richardson
Gastonia, North Carolina

Denver Craig Rikard
Columbus, Georgia

James Windsor Riley
Indianapolis, Indiana

George Woodbury Rinker
Atlanta, Georgia

Charles Milton Roberts
Rochester, New York

Linda A. Roberts-Baca
Washougal, Washington

Daniel Drew Robinson
Sarasota, Florida

George Oliver Rogers
Conyers, Georgia

Charles Louis Rolen
Decatur, Georgia

Scott Anthony Rollins
Newnan, Georgia

David Allison Roquemore
Martinsville, Virginia

Ramiro Ros

Brandon, Florida

Charles Michael Ruark
Hope, Arkansas

Daniel Sanders- Wooley
Brentwood, Tennessee

Carol Benz Scott
Marietta, Georgia

Gregory Paul Seltz
Valrico, Florida

William Robert Sharman III
Athens, Alabama

B.A., Carson-Newman College
M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Th.M., Southeastern Baptist Theological
Seminary

B.S., Valdosta State University
M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary
M.L.S., Mercer University

B.A., Gordon College

M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary

B.A., Presbyterian College

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.S., Siena College

M.Div., Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

B.A., Trinity University

M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

B.A., St. Andrews Presbyterian College
M.Div., The Divinity School of Duke University

B.A., Pikeville College

M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

B.A., Louisiana College
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory
University

B.A., Milligan College

M.Div., Emmanuel School of Religion

B.A., Wofford College

M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

B.A., University of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico
B.A., Latin American Biblical Seminary, Costa

Rica
M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia

B.A., Austin College

M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological
Seminary

B.A., Flagler College

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., Tufts University

M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

B.A., Concordia College, Ann Arbor
M.Div., S.T.M., Concordia Seminary

B.B.A., University of Mississippi
M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

130

Guy Hubert Shealy

Rock Hill, South Carolina

Billy Cooper Shiley
Ona, West Virginia

Dong Chae Shin
Charlotte, North Carolina

Myung Dong Shin
Fort Lee, New Jersey

Amy Sass Sigmon
Belleair, Florida

Lawrence McBride Sigmon
Belleair, Florida

Tommy Register Sikes
Canton, Mississippi

Deborah Lee Silver
Evans, Georgia

Scott Gerald Slater

Birmingham, Alabama

John Benson Sloan

Asheville, North Carolina

Robb Lewis Small
Leeds, Alabama

Bradley Donald Smith
Columbia, South Carolina

Clinton Carl Smith
Kingston, Jamaica

Earl Joseph Smith
St. Petersburg, Florida

Eriberto Soto
Fortaleza, Brazil

Diana Lee Spangler-Crawford
Valdese, North Carolina

A.B., Newberry College

M.Div., Lutheran Theological Southern

Seminary
M.Ed., Winthrop College

B.A., Shepherd College

M.Div., Wesley Theological Seminary

B.A., Kyonggi University, Korea
M.Div., Seoul Presbyterian Theological

Seminary, Korea
Th.M., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.Min., Presbyterian Theological Seminary,

Korea
M.Div., New York Theological Seminary

B.A., Bryn Mawr College

M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

B.S., University of Georgia

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.S., Manchester College

M.Div., Bethany Theological Seminary

B.L.A., University of Florida

M.Div., Virginia Theological Seminary

B.A., Clemson University

M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia

B.S., University ofMontevallo
M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological
Seminary

B.S., University of Georgia

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.Sc, University of West Indies
Dip.Min., United Theological College of the West
Indies

B.S., Tulane University

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., Central American Theological Seminary,

Guatemala
B.D., Presbyterian Seminary of Guatemala
M.Div., North American Baptist Seminary
Th.M., Princeton Theological Seminary

B.A., Transylvania University
M.Div., Texas Christian University

131

Kenneth Phillip Stealing
Charlotte, North Carolina

Douglas Rae Stephenson
Jonesboro, Georgia

Russell Charles Sullivan, Jr.
Bloomington, Illinois

William Joseph Swafford
Albany, Georgia

Mary Lynne Venema Swierenga
Vienna, Virginia

Dennis Ray Tedder

Camden, South Carolina

Gerald Wayne Terry
Florence, South Carolina

Raymond Stuart Thomas
Tucson, Arizona

Richard Ellsworth Thomas
Henderson, North Carolina

Elizabeth Denham Thompson
Birmingham, Alabama

Keith Jon Thompson

Wilmington, North Carolina

Dan Maynard Thornton
Salisbury, North Carolina

Dorinda Ellen Trouteaud
Stone Mountain, Georgia

Robert Foster Veazey
Meridian, Mississippi

Steven Jay Voris
Centerville, Iowa

Mitchell Millard Walker
Cleveland, Tennessee

Jonathan Carl Wallace

Columbus, North Carolina

B.S., Trenton State College
M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological
Seminary

B.B.A., Sam Houston State College
M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary

B.A., College oj Charleston

M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

A.B., Augustana College
M.A., M.A., University of 'Northern Colorado
M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological
Seminary

B.A., Calvin College

M.Div., Wesley Theological Seminary

B.A., University of South Carolina

M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia

B.S.,Wofford College

M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

B.S., University of Michigan

M.Div., McCormick Theological Seminary

B.A., Boston University

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.S., Baylor University
M.Div., Beeson Divinity School

B.A., Texas Christian University
M.Div., Austin Presbyterian Theological
Seminary

B.A., Furman University
M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological
Seminary

B.A., The College ofWooster

M.A., University of Detroit

M.Div., Th.M., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., University of Alabama

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.S.E.E. University of Missouri, Columbia
M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological
Seminary

B.A., Bethel College

M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological
Seminary

B.B.A., College of William and Mary
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

132

Stephen Michael Walsh

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Douglas Randal Walton
Helena, Alabama

James Alexander Ward
Asheville, North Carolina

David Marshall Watson
Arcadia, California

Davis Ronald Watson
St. Simons Island, Georgia

Donald A. Wehmeyer
Merida, Yucatan, Mexico

James S. Welch

Kings Mountain, North Carolina

James R. Weldon
Acworth, Georgia

William Allen Weller

Hendersonville, Tennessee

Byron Harvey Wells
Watkinsville, Georgia

Thomas Granville Westfall
Willow Springs, North Carolina

Cynthia Dawn Whisnant
Birmingham, Alabama

Dennis Gerard Whitaker
Huntersville, North Carolina

Clyde McPherson Wiley
Deland, Florida

Philip Albert Williams

Rockingham, North Carolina

Stephen Charles Williams
Savannah, Georgia

James Ronald Wilson
Hartselle, Alabama

Daniel Soo M. Woo

Raleigh, North Carolina

B.A., University of Southern California
M.B.A., Pepper dine University
M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary

B.A., Samford University

M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

A.B., High Point College

M.Div., The Divinity School of Duke University

B.A., California State University, Northridge
M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary

B.A., The Citadel

M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia

B.S., University of Oklahoma
M.Div, Austin Presbyterian Theological
Seminary

B.A., University of South Carolina
M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological
Seminary

B.A., University of North Florida
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.S., Middle Tennessee State University

M.Ed., University of Florida

M.Div., The Divinity School of Duke University

B.A., North Carolina State University
M.Div., Lexington Theological Seminary

B.S., Slippery Rock State College
M.Div., Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

B.A., Wingate College

M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological
Seminary

B.A., University of Florida

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., University of Florida

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., Yale University

M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

B.A., Samford University

M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Seminary

Th.M., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.Th., Hankuk Theological College, Korea
M.Div., Howard University Divinity School

133

Yvonne Dianne Wright
Florence, South Carolina

Brian Maurice Wyatt
Dadeville, Alabama

Jeffrey D. Yergler
Seminole, Florida

Christopher Aaron Yim
Potomac, Maryland

Sung Koo Yoon
Leisure, Florida

Herman Robert Yoos
Charleston, South Carolina

Peter Stuart Zinn

Lawrenceburg, Kentucky

Master of Theology

Deborah Ann Fitzgerald Aichinger
Estero, Florida

Maude Ellen Anderson
Farmville, Virginia

Calvin Jerome Banks
Decatur, Georgia

Walter Malcolm Brown, Jr.
Warner Robins, Georgia

Eun-Il Chang
Flushing, New York

Tae Ho Cheong
Norcross, Georgia

Charles Stephen Chitwood
Cleveland, Tennessee

Boin Cho
Decatur, Georgia

Barbara Deemer Douglass
Dunwoody, Georgia

B.S., Pennsylvania State University
M.A., Presbyterian School of Christian
Education

B.A., Birmingham-Southern College
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory
University

B.A., Westmont College

M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary

B.A., Hampden-Sydney College
M.A., Presbyterian School of Christian

Education
M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia

D.V.M., College of Veterinary Medicine, Korea
M.Div., The Presbyterian Theological Seminary
in America

B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.Div., Lutheran Theological Southern
Seminary

A.B., Whitman College

M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

B.A., Agnes Scott College

M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

B.A., M.Ed., University of Virginia
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., Winston-Salem State University
M.Div., The Divinity School of Duke University

B.S.W., Georgia State University

M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Center

B.A., Chongshin College, Korea
M.Div., Presbyterian Theological Seminary,
Korea

B.A., Kon-Kuk University, Korea
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.Div., Church of God School of Theology

B.A., M.A., Sogang University, Seoul, Korea

M.S., University of Georgia

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., Hollins College

M.A.T.S., Columbia Theological Seminary

134

David Charles Hancock
Alpharetta, Georgia

Guy Allen Helms
Curnming, Georgia

Jeffrey Cecil Holley
Cleveland, Tennessee

Karen Rembert Holley
Cleveland, Tennessee

Sung Ho Hong
Seoul Yongsan-Gu, Korea

Li-Shu Huang
Taipei, Taiwan

Frank Ervin Johnson
Decatur, Georgia

Brent Owen Johnston
Monroe, North Carolina

Linda Marie Perry Jones
Lawrenceville, Georgia

Hyuk Ro Ju
Cerritos, California

Seok-Guy Jung
Seoul, Korea

Choonki Kim
Bucheon, Korea

Hak Chin Kim
Stockbridge, Georgia

Jae Young Kim
Seoul, Korea

Jong-Kyung Kim
Pusan, Korea

Edward Richard Knight
Decatur, Georgia

Lori Ann Knight- Whitehouse
LaFayette, Georgia

B.A., LaGrange College
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory
University

B.A., Covenant College

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., Lee College

M.Div., Church of God School of Theology

B.S., Lee College

M.Div., Church of God School of Theology

B.A., Seoul National University, Korea
M.Div., Presbyterian Theological Seminary,
Korea

B.A., Tamkang University, Taiwan
M.Div., Tainan Theological College and
Seminary, Taiwan

B.A., Morehouse College

M.Div., Interdenominatioal Theological Center

B.A., North Carolina State University

D.Min., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia

A.B., Baldwin-Wallace College
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory
University

B.A., Chun-Nam University, Korea
M.Div., Presbyterian Theological Seminary,
Korea

B.S., Yonsei University, Korea

M.Div., Seoul Theological University, Korea

Th.M., Princeton Theological Seminary

B.Mus., M.Mus., Kyung Hee University, Korea
M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia

B.A., Atlanta Christian College
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., Chongshin College, Korea
M.Div., Covenant Theological Seminary

B. A., Sung Kyun Kwan University, Korea
M.Div., Presbyterian Theological Seminary,
Korea

B.S., University of Tennessee

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B..A., University of South Carolina
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

135

Mariko Koike
Hokkaido, Japan

Stephen Earl Kolmetz
Decatur, Georgia

Paul Hollingsworth Lang
Greenville, North Carolina

George Tigner Lashley
Matthews, North Carolina

Won II Lim
Seoul, Korea

Peter Loment
Debrecen, Hungary

Timothy Sanders Mallard
Doraville, Georgia

Virgil Leopold Marshall
Georgetown, Guyana

John Christopher Michael
Elberton, Georgia

Bonnie Ann Mitchell
Toccoa, Georgia

Choong Duk Moon
Seoul, Korea

Linus Kimani Mwangi
Morurasa, Kenya

Richard Montgomery Nelson
Stone Mountain, Georgia

Christopher Allen Price
Dunwoody, Georgia

John Ransellaer Ragsdale
Jacksonville, Florida

Jeanne Carette Thiele Reynolds
Rabun Gap, Georgia

Richard Ferguson Rouquie, Jr.
Charleston, South Carolina

Peter Leland Samuelson
Waverly, Iowa

B.A., Ochanomizu University, Japan
B.Div., M.Div., Tokyo Union Theological
Seminary, Japan

D.Phar., University of Florida
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., Furman University

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., Elon College

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.L., Soongjun University, Korea
M.L., Soong Sil University, Korea
L.L.M., University of Georgia
M.Div., Presbyterian Theological Seminary,
Korea

Dip., Theological Academy of the Reformed
Church, Hungary

B.A., Stetson University

M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

B.A., University of the West Indies
Dip.Min., United Theological College of West
Indies

B.A., University of Georgia

M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

B.S., University of Georgia

M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

B.S., Kon-Kuk University, Korea
M.R.E., M.Div., Liberty University
S.T.M., Dallas Theological Seminary

K.C.E., Muhoho College, Kenya

B.D., St. Paul's Theological College, Kenya

B.A., Presbyterian College

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., University of Georgia

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

Ph.D., University of St. Andrews, Scotland

B.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.F.A., University of Florida

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., Wofford College

M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

B.A., St. Olaf College
M.Div., Luther Seminary

136

Jung Yn Shin
Decatur, Georgia

Timothy Mattew Slemmons
Tarentum, Pennsylvania

Zeb D.Smith, Jr.

Anderson, South Carolina

Young E. Song
Jackson, Florida

Roderick Dale Stone
Atlanta, Georgia

Helder Kinam Suh
Salt Lake City, Utah

Ham Tack

Kyonggi-Do, Korea

Carlos Armando Torres
Cleveland, Tennessee

Jose Luis Velazco
Mexico City, Mexico

Mary Margaret Britton Yearwood
Atlanta, Georgia

Edna Zwerver
Workum, The Netherlands

Master of Divinity

Mark Stephen Adams
Clover, South Carolina

Timothy David Arnold
Farmville, Virginia

Willie James Bailey
Miami, Florida

Gary Donald Barber

Charlotte, North Carolina

Randy Lynn Barge
Clarkston, Georgia

Jocelyn Carol Bauer
Atlanta, Georgia

B.A., Seattle Pacific University
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.S., Kansas State University

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., Furman University

B.S., Emmanuel College

M.Div., Erskine Theological Seminary

B.E., M.E., Kyung Hee University
M.Div., S.T.M., Boston University School of
Theology

B.S., University of Dubuque

M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

B.A., M.Div., Presbyterian Theological
Seminary, Korea

B.P.S., Korea University, Korea
M.Div., Th.M., Presbyterian College and
Theological Seminary, Korea

B.A., Beulah Heights Bible College
M.Div., Church of God School of Theology
D.Min., McCormick Theological Seminary

Lic.Theol, Seminario Teologico Presbiteriano de
Mexico

B.A., Mercer University
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory
University

Propaedeutic Degree, University of Groningen,
The Netherlands

B.A., Furman University
*Providence

B.A., Hampden-Sydney College
James

B.S., Florida A&M University
Missionary Baptist

B.A., Wofford College
Charlotte

B.S., Southwest Missouri State University
Greater Atlanta

B.A., Vanderbilt University
Greater Atlanta

137

Thomas Michael Baugh
Tucker, Georgia

Lisa Renee Benn-Rossi
Hannibal, Missouri

Joseph Dunaway Bennett
Spruce Pine, North Carolina

Ashley Beaty Bickerstaff
Dothan, Alabama

Cavett Charles Binion
Memphis, Tennessee

Stephen Eugene Bird
Ogden, Utah

Gloria Weathers Bolden
Charlotte, North Carolina

David Howard Bonds
Decatur, Georgia

John Middleton Boulware
Matthews, North Carolina

George Boyd, Jr.
College Park, Georgia

Michael David Boyle
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Mary Frances Wood Bragan
West Columbia, South Carolina

Hannah Vaughan Brawley
Wilmington, North Carolina

Michael Anthony Brazelle
Richmond, Virginia

Beverly Ann Brigman
Duluth, Georgia

Oscar Henry Britt
Atlanta, Georgia

Paul Scott Brokaw
Bradenton, Florida

Sarah Drane Browning
Decatur, Georgia

B.A., California State University
B.S., Weber State University
M.S., University of Nevada
Unitarian- Universalist

B.A., Hannibal-LaGrange College
Missouri Union

B.A., University of California at Los Angeles
Western North Carolina

B.A., Auburn University
South Alabama

B.A., University of Oklahoma
Eastern Oklahoma

B.A., Utah State University
M.A., Central Michigan University
Utah

B.S., University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte

B.S., University of Arkansas
Greater Atlanta

B.S., Wingate College
Charlotte

B.A., Beulah Heights Bible College
Greater Atlanta

B.A., Bucknell University
Lehigh

B.A., Southern Wesleyan College
Trinity

B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.Ed., University of North Carolina at
Wilmington
Coastal Carolina

B.A., Bob Jones University
James

B.S., Georgia State University
Trinity

A.B., University of Georgia
Baptist

B.S., Eckerd College
Peace River

B.S., Barton College
Disciples of Christ

138

Aimee Wallis Buchanan
Arlington, Texas

William Stewart Buchanan
Raleigh, North Carolina

Stacey Leigh Sandifer Buford
Chattanooga, Tennessee

Margaret Buntin Burnett
Oxford, Mississippi

Mary Rebecca Burton
Atlanta, Georgia

Constance Mary Button
Morgan City, Louisiana

Stephen Rhoads Caine
Signal Mountain, Tennessee

Heidi Noelle Calhoun
Gig Harbor, Washington

Carlton Michael Callahan
Tinton Falls, New Jersey

Kevin Micheal Campbell
Baxley, Georgia

Amy Elizabeth Cantrell
Spartanburg, South Carolina

Michael Parrish Capron
Penfield, New York

Christopher Burst Carson
Nashville, Tennessee

Susan Edith Cavallo
Sarasota, Florida

Charles Yong-Wha Chai
Smyrna, Georgia

Doris Ernestine Chandler
Birmingham, Alabama

Molly Campbell Clark
Birmingham, Alabama

B.A., Baylor University
M.A., Presbyterian School of Christian
Education
Grace

B.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.A., Presbyterian School of Christian
Education
New Hope

B.A., Samford University
Southern Baptist

B.S., Vanderbilt University
St. Andrews

B.S., M.A., Western Carolina University
M.A., Appalachian State University
Greater Atlanta

B.S., Nicholls State University
South Louisiana

B.A., Birmingham-Southern College
East Tennessee

B.A., Pacific Lutheran University
Olympia

B.A., Kean College of New Jersey
United Methodist

B.A., Brewton-Parker College
Greater Atlanta

B.A., Converse College
Foothills

B.S., Rochester Institute of Technology
Genesee Valley

B.S., Vanderbilt University
Middle Tennessee

B.A., Eckerd College
Peace River

B.A., Ashland College
M.A., University of Nebraska
Ph.D., University of Connecticut
Cherokee

B.S., University of Alabama
M.A., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Sheppards and Lapsley

B.S., Emory University
B.A., Samford University
Sheppards and Lapsley

139

Joseph John Clifford
Franklin, Tennessee

Ann Douglas Cline
Decatur, Georgia

Stephane Cobbert
Miami, Florida

Joseph Cohen
Jonesboro, Georgia

John Edward Cole

Ormond Beach, Florida

Caroline Young Coling
Gulf Breeze, Florida

Jerome Frank Coling
Gulf Breeze, Florida

William Kevin Conley
Columbia, South Carolina

Laura Smith Conrad
York, South Carolina

James Michael Cook
Grand Haven, Michigan

John Robert Cook

Charlotte, North Carolina

Sara Chrystal Cook
Dunwoody, Georgia

Kimberly Ann Crane
Stone Mountain, Georgia

Gregory Michael Cruice
New Orleans, Louisiana

Laura Auman Cunningham
Atlanta, Georgia

Eugene W. Diamond
Jacksonville, Florida

Sarah Townsend Diehl
Richmond, Virginia

Cynthia Creighton Dixon
Tucson, Arizona

B.S., Auburn University
Middle Tennessee

B.A., Mercer University
Greater Atlanta

B.A., Florida Memorial College
Missionary Baptist

B.A., Toccoa Falls College
Southern Baptist

B.A., Rhodes College
M.A., University of Virginia
J.D., Florida State University
Central Florida

B.A., B.S., Texas Woman's University
M.A., University of Oklahoma
M.S.W., University of Southern Mississippi
Florida

B.S., State University of New York at Oswego
M.A., Ph.D., University of Oklahoma
Florida

B.A., Wake Forest University
Trinity

B.A., Presbyterian College
Providence

B.S., Charleston Southern Univeristy
Lake Michigan

B.A., Davidson College
Charlotte

B.A., University of Tennessee
Greater Atlanta

B.S., Berry College
Greater Atlanta

B.S., University of New Orleans
South Louisiana

B.A., Davidson College
Greater Atlanta

B.S., Florida A&M University

National Baptist Convention, USA

B.A., College of William and Mary
fames

B.A., University of North Carolina at Charlotte
de Christo

140

Christine Kammer Dungan
Harlem, Georgia

Erica Elizabeth Ehirham
Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Maxine Hankins Edwards
Ellijay, Georgia

Katherine Serena Evans
Spokane, Washington

Thomas Douglas Ferguson
Orlando, Florida

Donald Edward Feuerbach
Vero Beach, Florida

Jonathan Hayes Freeman
Greeneville, Tennessee

Lisa Luise Fulford
Tucker, Georgia

William Eade Garrison
Petersburg, Virginia

Charles Evan Gibbs
Douglasville, Georgia

Evelyn Medora Gifford
Port Chester, New York

Calvin Hans Gittner
Daytona Beach, Florida

Cassandra Annette Graham
Smyrna, Georgia

Mark Charles Arthur Gray
Bangor, Northern Ireland

Todd Howell Green
Mobile, Alabama

Mary Katherine Gregory
Quincy, Florida

Christopher Thomas Griffin
Norcross, Georgia

Mark Fuller Griffin
Lawrenceville, Georgia

B.A., University of South Carolina at Aiken
Northeast Georgia

B.A., Presbyterian College
Sheppards and Lapsley

B.S., Towson State University
M.Ed., Loyola University
Ed.D., Auburn University
Cherokee

B.S., Capital University
M.A.T., Whitworth College
Inland Northwest

B.S., M.Arch., Clemson University
Central Florida

B.A., Stetson University
J.D., Cumberland School of Law, Samford
University
Central Florida

B.S., East Tennessee State University
Holston

B.A., National-Louis University
Greater Atlanta

B.S., Virginia Military Institute
James

B.S. The Citadel
Greater Atlanta

A.B., Occidental College
Hudson River

B.A., Barry University
Central Florida

B.S.W., Appalachian State University
Roman Catholic

B.A., Queen's University, Ireland
Presbyterian Church in Ireland

B.A., Birmingham Southern College
South Alabama

B.A., Davidson College
Florida

B.A., Berry College

Evangelical Presbyterian

B.A., University of Central Florida
M.A., University of South Florida
Greater Atlanta

141

Dorie Lee Griggs
Dunwoody, Georgia

Elizabeth Anne Jones Grimshaw
North Canton, Ohio

Thomas Pearcefield Groome EI
Mandeville, Louisiana

Susannah Addie Hager
Kingfisher, Oklahoma

Thomas Richard Hagood, Jr.
Decatur, Georgia

Jennifer Boyce Ham
Roswell, Georgia

Janet Noel Hamilton
Madison, Wisconsin

Stephanie Davis Hankey
Newark, Delaware

Louly Fowler Hay
Covington, Georgia

Jeffrey Glenn Hayes
Decatur, Georgia

Marilyn Turner Hedgpeth
Raleigh, North Carolina

Helen Roan Heffington
Atlanta, Georgia

Alan Kyle Henderson
Hartsville, South Carolina

Nancy McDaniel Hendrix
Shawnee, Oklahoma

David Thomas Higgs
Mableton, Georgia

Sandra Lee Hill
Merritt Island, Florida

David Michael Horton
Athens, Georgia

B.A., University of Richmond
Greater Atlanta

B.M.E., Butler University
M.A., Michigan State University
Lake Michigan

B.S., Louisiana State University
South Louisiana

B.A., Westminster College
Cimarron

B.A., Davidson College
Greater Atlanta

B.A., West Virginia University
M.S., Georgia State University
United Church of Christ

B.A., Vassar College
John Knox

B.A., College of William and Mary
New Castle

B.A., Hollins College
M.A., Emory University
Greater Atlanta

B.A., Maryville College
M.A.R., Yale University Divinity School
M.T.S., Candler School of Theology at Emory
University
East Tennessee

B.A., Salem College
New Hope

B.A., University of Alabama
J.D., Emory University Law School
Greater Atlanta

B.S., B.S., North Carolina State University
New Harmony

B.S., Oklahoma State University
M.L.S., Clark-Atlanta University
Greater Atlanta

B.A., Spring Arbor College
B.R.E., Great Lakes Bible College
Independent Christian Church

B.A., California Polytechnic State University
Central Florida

B.S., State University of New York at Albany
Northeast Georgia

142

Jennifer Murray Horton
Athens, Georgia

Thomas Allen Huff, Jr.
Statesboro, Georgia

Insick Jang
Seoul, Korea

Lian Jiang
Nanjing, China

Billy Ray Johnson
Decatur, Georgia

Jennifer Adrianna Johnson
Atlanta, Georgia

William Gray Jones
Memphis, Tennessee

Amy Louise Justice
Dunwoody, Georgia

James Dexter Kearny, Jr.
Seattle, Washington

Caroline Mayes Kelly
Atlanta, Georgia

Hyung Joo Kim
Columbia, South Carolina

Sue Helen Kim
Decatur, Georgia

Pamela Nancy Leach
Germantown, Maryland

Heemoon Lee
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Insook Lee

Decatur, Georgia

Jennifer Anne Lee
Cedartown, Georgia

Thomas Knight Lewis III
Decatur, Alabama

Jacqueline Harder Lindberg
Brevard, North Carolina

B.A., Mercer University
M.S., University of Nebraska
Northeast Georgia

B.A., Presbyterian College
Savannah

B.A., M.A., Kyung Hee University, Korea
M.A., Queens College
Greater Atlanta

B.A., Nanjing University, China
M.A., Columbia Theological Seminary
Disciples of Christ

B.A., Beulah Heights Bible College

New Covenant Christian Ministries

B.A., Wesleyan College
Sheppards and Lapsley

B.A., Washington and Lee University
Memphis

B.A., Southeastern College of the Assemblies of
God
Assemblies of God

B.A., Yale University
B.F.A., Cornish College of the Arts
Seattle

B.A., Davidson College
J.D., Wake Forest University
Greater Atlanta

B.S., Columbia International University
Trininty

B.A., Emory University
Greater Atlanta

B.S., Grove City College
National Capital

B.A., University of Minnesota
Twin Cities

B.A., M.A., Sogang University, Korea
Northeast Georgia

A.B.,Un ivers ity of Georgia
Cherokee

B.S., Auburn University
North Alabama

B.S., Purdue University

Western North Carolina

143

Stephen Bentley Lindsley
Raleigh, North Carolina

John Robert McCaslin
Chester, South Carolina

Jennifer Lynn McGee
Indialantic, Florida

Elveree Elizabeth Mcintosh
Birmingham, Alabama

Peter James McKechnie
Brookshire, Texas

Mark Andrew McKee
Griffin, Georgia

Kathryn Ann McLean
St. Augustine, Florida

Marianne Myer McMasters
Charlotte, North Carolina

Jill Anne Middlemas
Tallahassee, Florida

Douglas Arthur Minnerly
Charlotte, North Carolina

Melanie Grace Mitchell
Birmingham, Alabama

Lauren Southwick Moore
Wilson, North Carolina

Elizabeth Ann Morgan
Milledgeville, Georgia

John B. Morgan
Marietta, Georgia

David Clay Murad
Ruston, Louisiana

William Alexander Nickles
Vero Beach, Florida

Paul Marshall Ogne

Spartanburg, South Carolina

Robin Walker Palmer
Huntsville, Alabama

B.A., Wake Forest University
M.A., Presbyterian School of Christian
Education
New Hope

B.S., North Carolina A&T State University
Providence

B.A., University of South Florida
Central Florida

B.A., Presbyterian College
Sheppards and Lapsley

B.S., Texas Christian University
New Covenant

B.A., Presbyterian College
Greater Atlanta

B.A., Flagler College
St. Augustine

B.S., B.S., North Carolina State University
United Methodist

B.A., Wake Forest University
Florida

B.A., College of William and Mary
M.F.A., University of Virginia
Charlotte

B.A., Davidson College
Sheppards and Lapsley

B.S., Brown University
M.A., Temple University
New Hope

B.A., Agnes Scott College
Northeast Georgia

B.S., Presbyterian College
M.E.D., West Georgia College
Greater Atlanta

B.S., M.B.A., Louisiana Tech University
Pines

B.S., Clemson University
Central Florida

B.S., Sonoma State University
Foothills

B.S, Samford University
North Alabama

144

Samuel Kap Park
San Jose, California

Sophia So-Hee Park
Stockbridge, Georgia

Patrick Hargett Perryman
Orlando, Florida

Jonathan David Pflug
Cleveland, Tennessee

John William Porter
Newark, Delaware

Robert Louis Price
Mt. Olive, North Carolina

Harmon Scott Ramsey
Clinton, South Carolina

Timothy Thomas Read
Waynesboro, Virginia

Stacy Kay Rector

Dyersburg, Tennessee

Dennis Earl Reid
Fortson, Georgia

James Park Reinarz
Omaha, Nebraska

Beverly Ann Richardson
New Smyrna Beach, Florida

William Blount Robinson
Alpharetta, Georgia

David Nolan Rollins
Underwood, Indiana

Mary Ann Rose
Decatur, Georgia

Susan Lynn Rubier

Spartanburg, South Carolina

B.A., Hankuk University, Korea
Presbyterian Church of Korea

B.A., Westmont College
Greater Atlanta

B.A., Rollins College
Central Florida

B.S., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
East Tennessee

B.S., Stephen F. Austin State University
New Castle

B.S., Mt. Olive College
New Hope

B.A., Princeton University
Trinity

B.A., Trinity University
J.D., University of Texas Law School
Shenandoah

B.A., Rhodes College
Greater Atlanta

B.S., Columbus College
Flint River

B.A.,M.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Missouri River Valley

B.A., Eckerd College
Central Florida

B.S., Presbyterian College
Greater Atlanta

B.A., Indiana University
Ohio Valley

B.M., M.M., University of Arizona
United Methodist

B.M., Converse College
M.M., Florida State University
Foothills

Brian Kenneth Rummage
Rock Hill, South Carolina

Mary Kay Scott
Jacksonville, Florida

David John Severin
Taylor, Texas

B.S., Clemson University
Foothills

B.A., Flagler College
St. Augustine

B.S.E.E., Texas A&M University
Mission

145

David Kirk Shelor
Stone Mountain, Georgia

Todd Daniel Shumpert
Smyrna, Georgia

Earle Francis Sickels
Ocala, Florida

Barbara Ann Sims-King
Columbus, Georgia

Victoria Schell Slemmons
Tarentum, Pennsylvania

Stephanie Lynn Spangler
Marietta, Georgia

Robert Ab Sparks IV
Lexington, Kentucky

Leslie Ann Stevens
Decatur, Georgia

Anne Elizabeth Swiedler
Atlanta, Georgia

Morris Alford Taylor
Canton, Mississippi

Anna Hinton Thomas
Greer, South Carolina

Jan Stewart Tolbert
Newnan, Georgia

David Alan Torrey
Marietta, Georgia

Laurie Ann Valentine
Port Orange, Florida

Charles Cruys Vorderberg
Kennesaw, Georgia

Karlene Behrens Ward
Denver, Colorado

Joseph Dean Washburn
York, South Carolina

Robert Lodwic Weathersby
Starkville, Mississippi

B.S., Davidson College
Greater Atlanta

B.A., Jacksonville State University
Greater Atlanta

B.A., Kent State University
St. Augustine

B.A., Indiana University
Baptist

B.A., Chatham College
Greater Atlanta

B.A., Berry College
Cherokee

B.A., Centre College
Transylvania

B.S., University of Louisville
Greater Atlanta

B.A., University of New Hampshire
Episcopal

B.A., Belhaven College
Mississippi

B.A., Clemson University
Foothills

B.S., M.S., Ed.S., West Georgia College
Greater Atlanta

B.S., Presbyterian College
Trinity

B.A., Stetson University
Central Florida

B.S., University of Wisconsin at LaCrosse
Cherokee

B.A., Loretto Heights College
Charlotte

B.A., University of South Carolina
M.A., Presbyterian School of Christian
Education
New Harmony

B.A., Southeastern Louisiana University
M.A., Mississippi State University
St. Andrew

146

John David Wells
Stockbridge, Georgia

John Earl Westlund, Jr.
Jonesboro, Georgia

Barbara Ruth White

Black Mountain, North Carolina

Julia Catherine Wiley
Kingsport, Tennessee

Sandra Shea Wilmesherr
Panama City, Florida

Michael Christian Wingard
Wytheville, Virginia

Jennifer Dale Winingder
Atlanta, Georgia

Koji Nichols Yoda
Marietta, Georgia

Rebecca Blair Young

Banner Elk, North Carolina

B.A., Mississippi College
M.S.W., Tulane University
D.S.W., Catholic University
Greater Atlanta

B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology
Greater Atlanta

B.A., Queens College
M.S., Columbia University
Western North Carolina

B.A., Southwest Missouri State University
M.A., Presbyterian School of Christian
Education
Holston

B.S., Averett College
M.A., Columbia Theological Seminary
Florida

B.A., Presbyterian College
Abingdon

B.A., Brown University
Greater Atlanta

B.A., Berry College
Cherokee

B.S., College of William and Mary
Western North Carolina

*Presbytery or Denomination

Master of Arts in Theological

David Michael Anderson, Jr.
Franklin Springs, Georgia

Wesley Monroe Avants
Lawrenceville, Georgia

Lucille McCrary Bagwell
Gainesville, Georgia

Patricia Doraine Bomar
Forest Park, Georgia

Janice Marie Clark
Tucker, Georgia

Virginia C. Gartrell

Montreat, North Carolina

Yvonne Marie Collie-Pendleton
Stone Mountain, Georgia

Studies

B.S., Emmanuel College

B.A., Oklahoma Christian College

B.S., University of Georgia

B.A., University of the South

B.S.H.E., University of Georgia
M.E.D., University of Georgia

B.A., Gordon College

M.Ed., Georgia State University

B.A., Luther College

U7

Ramona Best Davidson
Austell, Georgia

Christopher Todd Evans
Decatur, Georgia

Ernest Herbert Gillis
Riverdale, Georgia

Christopher Paul Hankey
Estill, South Carolina

Patricia Flynn Jebbia
Snellville, Georgia

Sheri Lynn Katz
Decatur, Georgia

Louis William King
Flowery Branch, Georgia

Jeffrey Brian Leach

Germantown, Maryland

Brian John McCormick
Independence, Oregon

Mary Jean Monroe McLaurin
Heidelberg, Mississippi

Diana Wilson Malcom
Atlanta, Georgia

Linda Christian Morningstar
Roswell, Georgia

David Robert Richardson
Port Angeles, Washington

Ronald Gene Toney
Macon, Georgia

Meghan Jane Wilkes
Decatur, Georgia

B.A., Agnes Scott College

B.A., Princeton University
J.D., M.B.A., Stanford University

B.A., Atlanta Christian College

B.A., University of South Carolina

B.S., West Virginia University

D.D.S., Emory University

B.S., B.A., Presbyterian College

B.S., Grove City College

B.A., Seattle Pacific University

B.S., University of Southern Mississippi

B.S., Lock Haven University

M.S., Pennsylvania State University

B.A., M.A., Michigan State University
B.A., Seattle Pacific University
B.A., Morehouse College
B.A., Emory University

148

Occasional Students

Ann Clay Adams
David Howard Bonds
Linda Ann Britton
Laura Lynn Bure
Holly H. Caswell
Sue Wethers Cranwell
Bonita Lucy Davis
Margaret Wallace Eanes
June Pinner Edwards
Susan K. Elliott
Laurie M. Farquharson
Zoila Caias Freeman
David Eugene Furlough
Freeman N. Gallmon
James Clyde Gibson, Jr.
Alice Morgan Grant
Jesse Benjamin Grover
Nora J. Hope
Reginald Dave Jones
Sue Speigner Keith
Carolyn B. Lichty
David Lee Martin

Greer K. McBryde
Susan H. Mitchell
Michael Lee Morgan
Melody A. Nettnin
Michael Shawn Plank
Joy White Pruett
John C. Randolph
Patti B. Rausch
Carolyn Jean Sargent
Mary Miller Scott
Scott Philip Seaton
Timothy Lee Smith
Inez Carr Stafford
Bryan Craig Stamper, Jr.
James Sweeting III
Cathy C. Thacker
Mary Villilo
Mitchell Dean Wells
Deborah Jean Wendell
LaVonne Bradley Williams
Reginald Williams
Jerre Wayne Wilson

149

Summer Greek School

David M. Anderson, Jr.
Louis Attles
Willie J. Bailey
Jocelyn C. Bauer
Ashley M. Beaty
Cavett Binion
David Bonds
George Boyd
Oscar Britt
Paul S. Brokaw
Sara D. Browning
Timothy Brown
Rebecca Burton
Carlton M. Callahan
Kevin M. Campbell
Amy E. Cantrell
Janice Clark
John E. Cole
Laura C. Conrad
Chrystal Cook
Cynthia C. Dixon
Ceci Duke
Christine Dungan
Maxine H. Edwards
Donald E. Feuerbach
Evelyn M. Gifford
Cassandra A. Graham
Patrick Gray
Todd Green
Mark F. Griffin
Perry Griffin
Dorie Griggs
Thomas P. Groome III
Susannah A. Hager

Jennifer Ham
Julie Price Hamlett
Jessie Harvin, Jr.
Helen R. Heffington
David M. Horton
Robert Jackson
Billy Johnson
Caroline M. Kelly
Hyung Joo Kim
Louis W. King
John M. Larson
Jeffrey B. Leach
Pamela N. Leach
Barbara A. Lee
Jiang Lian
Stephen B. Lindsley
John R. McCaslin
Kathryn McLean
Sara E. Moseley
William A. Nickles
Paul M. Ogne
Jonathan D. Pflug
Dennis E. Reid
Lynn Rubier
Mary Kay Scott
David J. Severin
Anne Swiedler
Anna Thomas
Jan Stewart Tolbert
Joseph D. Washburn
John Wierwille
Warren D. Wilcox, Jr.
Christian Wingard
Ulysses J. Zeigler

150

International Program Scholars

Ernest Alema-Mensah

Ghana

Jan Botha

South Africa

Kenute Donovan Francis

Jamaica

JuditGal

Hungary

Mark Gray

Northern Ireland

Huibing He

China

Sung Ho Hong

Korea

HyukRoJu

Korea

Jong Kyung Kim

Korea

Mariko Koike

Japan

Sang Hee Lee

Korea

Jiang Lian

China

Peter Loment

Hungary

Virgil Marshall

Guyana

Linus Mwangi

Kenya

Sophia Park

Korea

Michael Shrubsole

England

Young Song

Korea

Craig Spencer

Scotland

Helder Sun

Korea

Tomas Tozic

Czech Republic

Jana Tozickova

Czech Republic

Wang Weifan

China

Jiade Wu

China

Young Sun Yu

Korea

Chen Zemin

China

Edna Karolien Zwerver

The Netherlands

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Geographical Distribution of Students

United States

Alabama - 39
Arizona - 2
Arkansas - 2
California - 3
Colorado - 1
Connecticut - 1
Delaware - 2
Florida - 61
Georgia - 173
Illinois - 3
Indiana - 3
Iowa - 2
Kentucky - 4
Louisiana - 5
Maryland - 4
Michigan - 2
Minnesota - 3
Mississippi - 13

Other Countries

Canada - 1
Brazil - 1
China - 2
Ghana - 1
Guyana - 1
Hungary - 1
Jamaica - 7
Japan - 1

Missouri - 3
Nebraska - 2
New Jersey - 4
New York -16
North Carolina - 61
Ohio -2
Oklahoma - 2
Oregon - 2
Pennsylvania - 5
Puerto Rico - 1
South Carolina - 41
Tennessee - 34
Texas - 9
Utah -2
Virginia - 19
Washington - 5
West Virginia - 1
Wisconsin - 1

Kenya - 1

Korea - 9

Mexico - 2

The Netherlands - 1

Northern Ireland - 1

Scotland - 1

Taiwan - 1

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Calendar 1996-1998

Summer

Greek School
independence Day
Summer Term

Fall

Planning Retreat
Labor Day
Orientation
Classes begin
Opening Convocation/
Honors Day

Senior Ordination Exams
Smyth Lectures
Reading /Exam Week
Thanksgiving Holiday
Classes end
Reading /Exam Week
Final papers due

Winter

Alternative Context/

M.Div. Electives begin

Doctor of Ministry classes begin

Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday

M.Div. Electives end

Alternative Context ends/

M.Div. exam day/

Doctor of Ministry classes end

Spring

Classes begin
Bible Content Exam
Senior Ordination Exams
Reading /Exam Week
Good Friday
Spring Break
Columbia Colloquium
Classes end
Reading /Exam Week
Commencement

1996-97

July 1 - August 23

July 4

June 17-28

July 8-19

August 27-29
September 2
September 3-4
September 5
September 11

September 20-21
October 8-10
October 21-25
November 28-29
December 6
December 9-13
December 13

January 2

January 13
January 20*
January 23
January 24

February 3
February 7
February 21-22
March 17-21
March 28
April 7-11
April 21-23
May 9
May 12-16
May 18

1997-98 Tentative

July 1 - August 22

July 4

July 7-18

July 21 - August 1

August 26-28
September 1
September 2-3
September 4
September 10

September 19-20
October 7-9
October 20-24
November 27-28
December 5
December 8-12
December 12

January 5

January 12
January 19"
January 22
January 23

February 2
February 6
February 20-21
March 16-20
April 10
April 6-10
April 20-22
May 8
May 11-15
May 17

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**A11 classes meet on the Saturday, January 17.

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Please address inquiries to the following people at Columbia Theological Seminary, RO. Box 520,
Decatur, Georgia 30031-0520.

Concerning general matters about the seminary
Douglas W. Oldenburg, President

Concerning transcripts, academic records, curriculum, and faculty
James Hudnut-Beumler, Executive Vice President

Concerning business matters and housing

John Gilmore, Vice President for Business and Finance

Concerning basic degree admissions
Ann Clay Adams, Director of Admissions

Concerning Financial Aid

Robin S. Dietrich, Financial Aid Officer

Concerning supervised ministry

R. Leon Carroll, Director of Supervised Ministry

Concerning scholarships and placement

Philip R. Gehman, Vice President for Student Life

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Gary Bagley, Director of Development and Seminary Relations

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Gloria F. Jennings, Associate Director of Annual Fund and Alumni /ae Relations

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Juliette J. Harper, Director of Publications and Publicity

Concerning advanced degrees

George B. Telford, Jr., Director of Advanced Studies

Concerning continuing education

Rebecca S. Parker, Director of Continuing Education

Concerning lay education

Richard Dietrich, Director of Lay Institute of Faith and Life

Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy as to Students

Columbia Theological Seminary admits students of any race, color, national, and ethnic
origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made avail-
able to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, national, and ethnic
origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan
programs, and other school administered programs. Columbia Theological Seminary does not
discriminate on the basis of handicap in its programs and activities.

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