Columbia Theological Seminary Course Catalog 1999-2000, June 1999-2000

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COLUMBIA
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1 999 -2000 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 Col-
leges 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 1999-2000 academic year but subject to revision at any time.

Printed June 1999

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 12

Doctor of Ministry 13

Doctor of Theology 17

Related Academic Programs and Resources 21

John Bulow Campbell Library 21

Columbia Bookstore 21

Related Academic Programs 22

Programs in Other Locations 23

Admissions Information 25

Admissions Procedures for Basic Degree Students 25

Admissions Procedures for Advanced Degree Students 27

Application Information for International Students 29

Non-Degree Enrollment and Auditors 30

Housing 30

Hospitalization Insurance 31

Financial Aid 31

Scholarships 33

Tuition and Fees 35

Refund Policies 36

Columbia in Service to the Church and its Ministry 39

Continuing Education 39

Lay Institute of Faith and Life 39

Center for New Church Development 40

International Theological Education 40

Evangelism Emphasis 41

Christian Spirituality Emphasis 41

Columbia Colloquium 42

Smyth Lectures 42

Community Life 44

Yearly Schedule 44

Orientation 44

Community Worship and Convocations 46

Student Organizations and Activities 45

Student Handbooks 44

Placement 44

Awards and Prizes 46

Graduate Fellowships 48

Prizes, Awards, and Fellowships for 1998 49

Curriculum and Courses 51

Biblical Area 53

Historical-Doctrinal Area 59

Practical Theology Area 67

Interdisciplinary Courses 75

Supervised Ministry 77

Th.D. and D.Min. Courses 80

Academic Notes and Policies 83

Faculty 89

Staff 100

Support of Columbia Seminary 103

Students 107

Calendar 144

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Welcome

In the book of Isaiah, the prophet shares his call
story: "And I heard a voice of the Lord saying, 'Whom
shall I send, and who will go for us?' Then I said, 'Here
I am. Send me.'" (Isaiah 6:8)

Modern Isaiahs hearing the call of God today are
people from many different walks of life, be they
female or male, young or seasoned, ordained or lay.
They respond by serving through various ministries
both inside and outside the local parish. And when
they seek a place where they can explore the ways the
Lord is calling them, they find an enriching and nur-
turing environment at Columbia Theological Seminary.

God has blessed this seminary with a wealth of
ways to serve the mission of theological education for the Church of Jesus Christ.
Recently we have developed a long-range plan for the seminary that leads us into
the twenty-first century with a new understanding of the meaning of "student." No
longer do we limit our task to the education of those seeking ordination. The Colum-
bia student of today joins us in a lifelong learning process that includes clergy and
lay persons.

Leading this expanded vision of theological education is our faculty of 32 world-
class pastors and scholars. While being accomplished authors and researchers, they
insist on maintaining the connection between the educational institution and the
local congregation. Biblical studies, theology, history, ethics, polity, worship and other
courses are all taught with an eye toward practical experience and application.

In addition, we have a number of vibrant programs that serve our inclusive edu-
cational objectives. The Offices of Spirituality and the Lay Institute serve both or-
dained and lay Christians in their attempts to live a faithful life in today's world. The
Offices of Continuing Education and Advanced Studies provide learning opportuni-
ties for those who wish to further the education they began in their basic programs
at Columbia or a host of other seminaries.

Moreover, the Columbia student body reflects an increasing diversity. Many stu-
dents are coming to Columbia from other careers, adding a richness of experience
and perspective to the ongoing dialogue.

Added together, these many dimensions of Columbia life compose a rich and
fertile ground for all who, like Isaiah, hear the call of God and wish to respond with
their heart, mind and soul, saying, "Here I am. Send me."

Douglas W. Oldenburg
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 Semi-
nary has nurtured, and has been nurtured by, the Presbyterian Church in the South.
This connection has existed throughout its history and remains a cherished tradi-
tion. While Columbia now enjoys an outstanding national and international reputa-
tion, 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 Carolina, 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 Southeast. At-
lanta was becoming a commercial and industrial center and growing rapidly in its
cultural and educational opportunities. Between 1925 and 1930, President Richard T.
Gillespie provided the leadership which led to the development of the present facili-
ties on a 57-acre tract in Decatur, Georgia.

The early years in Decatur were difficult. The future of the institution was uncer-
tain. 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' retire-
ment 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 seventh president. In June 1998, Presi-
dent Oldenburg was elected moderator of the 210th General Assembly of the PC (USA).

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 Theo-
logical Studies is also a basic theological degree, but academic rather than profes-
sional 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, 7uoiuva<; Kai
bibaaKdXo\)q, the Greek words for pastors 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, Columbia has seen its role as
training persons for leadership in the church. The Master of Divinity degree is of-
fered as a basic theological degree for those who seek to serve as the pastors, proph-
ets, evangelists, and teachers and other leaders of the church of Jesus Christ.

The curriculum offered to M.Div. students emerges from the seminary's identity
as a community of memory and hope. The seminary finds its identity as part of the
people of God stretching back thousands of years. It thus aims to lead students to a
fresh critical appropriation of the Christian tradition for themselves and for the sake
of the church they serve. The seminary is also a community that finds its identity in
hope, in the promises of God, in the world that God will bring about, and in the
opportunities still ahead for the work of the church in the Missio Dei. The curriculum
thus also aims at nurturing students' hope and engaging their imaginations for mis-
sion in a church and world in crisis.

The Christian ministry needs persons who are possessed with a deep, informed,
and personal faith and who are equipped with skills and imagination to lead the
people of God in acts of compassion, proclamation, praise, confession, celebration,
justice, reconciliation, and healing. Teaching and learning at Columbia exist for the
purpose of equipping and forming the people who equip the saints and engage in
the work of ministry.

The Common Core

Students in the M.Div. program take 22 prescribed course units of the total 31
units required to complete the degree. The required elements of the curriculum, called
the common core, form the basis for a shared vocabulary and set of experiences for
all students as they progress through the programs and into their ministries. These
elements include foundational courses in the content and interpretation of the Bible,
biblical languages, church history, theology 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 semi-
nars 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
Calling," 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 exam-
ines the nature of the church and its practices and makes extensive use of field expe-
riences in actual congregations. In these seminars, students are guided by faculty
from a variety of disciplines to look at their own identities, experiences, and tradi-
tions 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. Students study-
ing for ordination are also required to take a course in polity prior to graduation that
addresses the denominational context in which they intend to minister.

Integrative Seminars

Integrative seminars are offered both as required and elective course units in the
curriculum. They are called integrative because they are structured to bridge disci-
plines 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 semi-
nars take on a specific task that requires students and faculty alike to bridge disci-
plines 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 experi-
ences, support and challenge one another, and reflect theologically on their findings.

The Elective System

The elective portion of the M.Div. curriculum is important, for it is here that per-
sons preparing for the ministry take responsibility for their vocations as practical
theologians. The elective elements of the curriculum 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 diver-
sity of ministries in which they will serve, seriously by making room for a large
number of electives in its curriculum. Students are required to take at least 8 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 personal integrity and
faith, be well equipped in a variety of disciplines, approaches, and skills, and be able
to relate them to social and church contexts. Different electives make different con-
tributions 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 pedagogi-
cal objectives are met by the course. These objectives and their respective designa-
tions are as follows:

Knowledge of Tradition {K}

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

Experiencing God's People in Context {C}

Electives with this designation place 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 pro-
fess his or her faith.

Theological Reflection {T}

Electives with this designation equip a student to interpret contemporary life in

light of the gospel.

Missional Leadership {ML}

Electives with this designation prepare students to guide Christian communities
in worship, ministry, and mission and develop the students' ability to reflect criti-
cally 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 preparation 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 objec-
tives for ministry. Students should note, however, that this requirement does not
impose 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 stu-
dent is at Columbia. Course selection 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 recommenda-
tion to the student and adviser about the student's contextual learning about minis-
try. 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 assessment and is described below.

Further Theological Study Beyond the Basic Degree

A Master of Divinity program 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 length-
ened 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 cred-
its 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 successful comple-
tion of the mid-course assessment.

4. The candidate must satisfactorily complete all the requirements of the degree with
a total of 31 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 lead community worship at least once during the senior year.

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

9. 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.

10. 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 assessment
and must be approved by the faculty. The mid-course assessment is a major review
of the student's potential for ministry that occurs after the completion of the major-
ity of the common core coursework and the supervised 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 assess-
ment committee, intent of the interview, and possible recommendations to the fac-
ulty which might ensue.

Every M.Div. degree student must meet the mid-course assessment requirement.
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 pro-
fessional growth shall be addressed, and any recommendations or stipulations aris-
ing from this will be reviewed by the faculty prior to awarding the M.Div. degree.

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 educa-
tion 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
and Supervised Ministry 210 each earn two units of credit. Students may 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 de-
scriptions. Students are required to take 22 required course units and nine elective
course units. The elective designations in the chart below indicate times when elec-
tives may be taken.

Year

Summer

Fall

January

Spring

Essentials of Greek

Old Testament Survey

Elective

New Testament Survey

(2 units)

New Testament

Worship and Preaching

One

Exegesis
Baptism and Evangelical

Calling
Elective

The Eucharist and the
Church's Mission
Church History

Supervised Ministry:

Essentials of Hebrew

Alternative

Old Testament

Congregation

Christian Theology I

Context

Exegesis

Two

(2 units)

Pastoral Care
Elective

Christian Theology II

Polity

Elective

Optional: Clinical

Christian Education

Elective

American Religion and

Pastoral Education

Ethics

Cultural History (1/2 unit)

Three

(2 units)

Elective

World Christianity (1/2 unit)

or Advanced

Elective

Final Things

Supervised

Elective

Ministry

Elective

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Master of Arts in Theological Studies

The purpose of this two-year flexible degree program is to provide theological
studies for those exploring career options, preparing for doctoral studies, 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 mod-
ern world. This program is not designed to prepare persons for the practice of or-
dained 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 de-
velop 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 special-
ization: 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 Independent Study in the specialization,
which includes a major paper. Proficiency 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 re-
search/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 specializa-
tion and three courses in a cognate field. Other course requirements may be es-
tablished 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 one 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 ex-
plore 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 2.30 upon completion of five units, the student will be
placed on academic probation. If a cumulative GPA of 2.30 or above has not been
attained after eight units, the student will be dropped from the program. At least
three of the five basic courses must be completed within the first eight units.

4. All work must be completed within five years from the date of matriculation.

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

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Certification in Christian Education

A student in the M.A.(T.S.) program can take courses which will lead to certifica-
tion 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 Atlanta area. The
Th.D. and D.Min. programs are administered by the Graduate Professional Studies
Committee of the Atlanta Theological Association, which coordinates and augments
the resources of Candler School of Theology of Emory University, the Interdenomi-
national 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 counsel-
ing are available in many settings. The Urban Training Organization of Atlanta pro-
vides 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 Uni-
versity, 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 prepara-
tion for entering teaching or as a step toward a Ph.D.; and as preparation for a spe-
cialization 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. Twenty-four semester credits of academic work at the advanced level (courses
numbered in the 600's) with grades that average not less than 3.00. This academic
work shall involve at least 15 hours taken through regular residential courses at
Columbia Seminary.

2. One of the following options: a) an acceptable thesis which shall constitute 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

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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 aca-
demic 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.

Any student enrolled in the Master of Theology degree program will be assessed
an administrative fee of $50 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, his-
torical-doctrinal studies, practical theology studies. At least 12 course credits must
be taken in the area of concentration. Within that area at least nine credits, in addi-
tion to the six credits for the thesis or research courses, must be taken in a chosen
field (e.g., 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 Fac-
ulty.

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 officials 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 voca-
tion 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.

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

Because the program seeks to help the student strengthen a holistic ministry 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 ap-
proach in a particular context.

There are, in addition to the regular generalist program, possibilities for special-
ization in 1) Pastoral Counseling, 2) Christian Spirituality, 3) Cross-Cultural Minis-
tries, 4) Gospel and Culture, and 5) New Church Development.

Administration

The program operates under the supervision of the Advanced Degrees Commit-
tee 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 second-
ary advisers comprise the doctoral committee which administers the qualifying ex-
amination, assists the student in developing a project proposal, and evaluates the
written project /dissertation report.

Degree Requirements

The program requires 36 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 Minis-
try 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,
supervised ministry, or doctoral project research work.

The faculty must be satisfied that the candidate shall have sustained a sound moral
and religious character in ministry.

The 36-hour program comprises:

An Introductory Core Seminar (six semester hours), required at the outset of
the program. Students take part in an intensive seminar to explore interdisci-
plinary perspectives around contemporary issues of ministry and professional

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development. In this seminar students begin interdisciplinary integration and
clarify an operative theory of ministry to guide their development of a study
plan.

A Doctoral Practicum (six 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 student's
ordinary work situation, providing new perspectives on self, theology, profes-
sion, and the needs and challenges of other persons and institutions.

Elective Courses (18 semester hours). The program requires an interdiscipli-
nary plan of study involving the integration of three dimensions: 1) the bibli-
cal and theological norms of Christian faith, 2) perspectives on the
contemporary human situation, and 3) the practices of ministry and church
mission. In consultation with an adviser, each student draws up a course of
study to achieve the aims of both the student and the doctoral program.

A 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 development and
writing.

A Doctoral Project (six semester hours). Elements of the course of study con-
verge 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 stu-
dent should start thinking about the proposal for the project early in the pro-
gram so the project can be an integrating focus for the student's entire course
of study. Proposals must be approved by the Advanced Degrees Committee
no later than May 1 of the year prior to their anticipated graduation. The suc-
cessful completion of a Qualifying Examination will enable the student to pro-
ceed in the doctoral level project. Ordinarily, the doctoral project is conducted
in the student's usual ministerial setting. February 1 is the deadline for provi-
sional 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 interdisciplinary stud-
ies centered upon the relationship between the Gospel and culture. 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 challenged to develop their own analyses and directions for the faithful minis-
try of the church in a context variously described as post-enlightenment, post-
modern, post-Christian.

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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 reflect in some depth upon
the concrete manifestations of culture - the art and artifacts, the products, technolo-
gies, entertainments, institutions, and movements that characterize daily life. They
will examine the major fault lines within the church about the meaning of Christian
faith and the ways Christians 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 interdisciplinary stud-
ies centered upon the church's theology and practice of Christian spirituality. This
program, which has the same general aims and degree requirements listed previ-
ously 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 di-
mensions 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
congregations. 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 community. Issues of
spirituality in a post-enlightenment, post-modern culture, discovery of issues of spiri-
tuality 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 building, 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 understand-
ing that will inform and reform the practice of ministry in the life of congregations.

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The program design is framed under the following cross-cultural perspectives: 1)
it recognizes and begins from the particularities of cultural and 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 domi-
nant 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 specialization in-
volves two years of participation in a pastoral counseling practicum at an Atlanta
area training center accredited by the American Association of Pastoral Counselors.
During the time in the practicum, 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 supervi-
sion 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.

New Church Development Specialization

This specialization provides a degree focusing on the formation of new churches
(NCDs). Qualified candidates will be recruited from the PC(USA) & other denomi-
nations. This specialization aims to equip church leaders in the development mis-
sion of starting new congregations for the 21 st century. Equipping present and future
ethnically and linguistically diverse NCD leaders is a key facet of the program's aim.

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 Association. The Th.D. Committee has
responsibility for approving admission to the program, establishing curriculum of-
ferings, and certifying candidates for the awarding of the degree. Students may reg-
ister for courses at any of the Atlanta ATA seminaries.

Aims of the Program

The purpose of the Doctor of Theology in pastoral counseling is to prepare minis-
ters to serve as pastoral counselors in a local church or on the staff of a community
counseling center, to serve as consultants to other clergy, and to offer training in
pastoral care and counseling. The program is designed to prepare persons for the
specialized ministry of pastoral counseling at a doctoral level 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.

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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 quali-
fied supervision the application of these concepts in pastoral 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 con-
tribute to this aspect of pastoral counseling.

Course Work and Practicum

In carrying out this program, which should not exceed six years, the student must
enroll for a minimum of 54 semester hours of academic course work including clini-
cal 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 ordinarily 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 practice of pastoral counseling, is taken
after the student's four semesters in the practicum. The clinical setting for supervi-
sion is the Pastoral Counseling Service of the Georgia Association for Pastoral Care.

Each student admitted to the program 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 personality, de-
velopmental theories, psychopathology, and the psychological understanding
of religion.

Exam 2. Family theory and therapy, related social psychological understand-
ings of therapeutic process, and either theory of group process or of consulta-
tion and supervision.

Exam 3. Pastoral theological methodology, theological anthropology and re-
lated 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 professions; its
relation to class, race, and gender; its relation to contemporary family, work,

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and religion; its participation in larger cultural and religious traditions under-
stood through such disciplines as cultural anthropology, cultural criticism, and
feminist theory.

III. Ecclesiological and Ethical Dimension of Pastoral Counseling

Exam 5. Pastoral counseling in relation to the history and contemporary theory
and practice of pastoral care; theology and ethics of pastoral counseling as a
specialized form of the church's ministry.

Dissertation

Following satisfactory performance in the Qualifying Examination, the student
will then engage in an approved research project and write a dissertation.

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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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 educa-
tional program of the seminary. Through its collection and services, the library sup-
ports the teaching and learning in the degree programs of the seminary. The library
offers resources to extend the work of the classroom in breadth and depth, to pro-
vide for student and faculty research, and to encourage reading beyond course as-
signments.

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

This specialized theological collection is supplemented and enriched by the col-
lections in the libraries of the Atlanta Theological Association and ARCHE, 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 com-
puter center supplies word processing facilities which are open to all students, fac-
ulty, and staff who are authorized users. An unusual feature of the new library
building is the Griffith's Children's Library, unique to theological libraries.

The C. Benton Kline, Jr. Special Collections and Archives

Documents and memorabilia related to the history and development of Colum-
bia Theological Seminary are preserved in the seminary archives located in the li-
brary. 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 sup-
plies at a discount for basic degrees students who wish to begin building their own
theological libraries and for persons working toward advanced degrees who are con-
tinuing that process. The bookstore also serves pastors, laypersons, and churches all
over the Southeast. Its inventory includes a wide selection of standard and current
books in the historical-doctrinal area, spirituality, practical theology, Bible, and homi-

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letics. In addition, the bookstore offers commentaries on the Old and New Testa-
ments and books related to women's studies and African American studies. The book-
store 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 Seminary of-
fers a wide variety of academic opportunities. Some of these are offered in relation-
ship with other educational institutions; others are special emphases of Columbia.

Atlanta Theological Association

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

Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education

Columbia Seminary is a founding institution of the metropolitan Atlanta consor-
tium of institutions of higher education called ARCHE. The institutions included are
Agnes Scott College, Atlanta College of Art, Clark Atlanta University, Emory Uni-
versity, Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia State University, Institute of Paper
Science and Technology, Interdenominational Theological Center, Kennesaw State
College, Mercer University Atlanta, Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medi-
cine, Morris Brown College, Oglethorpe University, Southern College of Technology,
Spelman College, and the University of Georgia.

The areas of cooperation are broad and provide the student with exceptional op-
portunities 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 ei-
ther the Atlanta Theological Association or the Atlanta Regional Consortium for
Higher Education. Forms for cross-registration are available in the Registrar's Office
at each school.

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 institution.

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

A policy of reciprocal cross-registration at the 10 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 Presbyte-
rian 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 certified su-
pervision which provides theological students and pastors with opportunities for
intensive study of pastoral relationships and which seeks to make clear in under-
standing and practice the resources, methods, and meanings of the Christian faith as
expressed through pastoral care. Columbia's membership in the Association for Clini-
cal 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 pro-
vides specialized theological education for students interested in the Appalachian
region or rural ministry. Through its educational programs, normally offered in the
summer and January terms, students have the opportunity to learn about Appala-
chia, its people and history, its values and religion, and its needs and issues for min-
istry. Classroom and field experiences are both integral to the AMERC educational
process. Information about AMERC courses is available through the Office of Super-
vised Ministry.

The Mid-East Seminar

A summer travel seminar is sponsored by Columbia Theological Seminary con-
sisting of a three-week study trip to Israel, Jordan, and Greece. The program, subsi-
dized 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 under-
standing and friendship. At the same time there is opportunity for extended inter-
change between the students preparing for professional careers in the church and
lay persons who are already playing key roles in business and community affairs.

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National Capital Semester for Seminarians

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

Urban Training Organization of Atlanta

Urban Training Organization of Atlanta (UTOA) serves as a resource in the theo-
logical education of students from Columbia Seminary and other Atlanta seminaries
by providing opportunities for students to be involved with community organizers,
social ministry agencies, and congregations involved in social service in Atlanta.
Urban clinicals, including field experiences and peer reflection groups, are available
for academic 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 re-
quirements for admission:

1 . A student must furnish: a) a completed application form, b) supplemental forms,
c) transcripts, d) references on forms produced by Columbia, and e) a letter of
endorsement from one's home church. Test scores from the Graduate Record
Examinations General Test are not required but may be requested in some cir-
cumstances.

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

3. Admission to the M.Div. program ordinarily requires a four-year baccalaure-
ate degree from an accredited university or college of arts and sciences or its
equivalent. Students with degrees from unaccredited educational institutions
must furnish test scores from the Graduate Record Examinations General Test
with their applications. 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 presbyteries of the Presbyterian Church
(USA) or other denominations, Columbia may accept students without a uni-
versity or college degree for a special course of study.

Students in the Master of Divinity program are encouraged either to have a read-
ing 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 seminary hous-
ing 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. Such students must secure a letter from their academic dean indicating
that they are students in good standing. Transfer students into the M.Div. program
are required to spend a minimum of three 14-week regular load semesters in resi-
dence.

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 220 (new format) or 550 (old
format). Students who score close to this level may take courses for credit for one

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semester but must retake the exam and attain the required score before further work
may be undertaken.

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. Students must meet
the following requirements for admission:

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

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

3. Admission to the M.A.(T.S.) program requires a four-year baccalaureate de-
gree from an accredited university or college of arts and sciences or its equiva-
lent.

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 subsequently admitted
to the program may receive up to two 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 220 (new format) or 550 (old
format). Students who score close to this level may take courses for credit for one
semester but must retake the exam and attain the score level before further work
may be undertaken.

Visiting Columbia 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 visits which include a tour of
the campus, appointments with admissions and financial aid staff, conversations
with faculty and students, and observing classes. Housing and meals at the semi-
nary 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 explor-
ing 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 atmosphere where participants can

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reflect upon questions of call and vocation in addition to gathering specific informa-
tion about the seminary. All persons who are considering the possibility of a church
vocation, whether college students or those currently engaged in other careers, are
invited to participate in the conference of their choice. The dates for this year's con-
ferences are November 5-7, 1999, and February 25-27, 2000. 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 aca-
demic 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 sub-
stitute, but additional preparatory work may be required.

2. Ordinarily, a B average in an applicant's college and seminary program is con-
sidered 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 prerequisite for the
program. If an applicant's M.Div. course did not require these, 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 reference from a seminary or
other graduate school professor and two character references from persons
who are familiar with the applicant's ministry.

5. All applications for the Th.M. must be filed by May 1 for the following aca-
demic year. Applications after May 1 will be considered if space is available.
Applications from International students must be filed by February 1 for the
following academic year.

6. Applicants who receive notice of admissions prior to February 15 must indi-
cate to the Director by March 15 whether or not they will accept admission;
applicants who receive notification after February 15, must indicate their deci-
sion within 30 days.

7. Th.M. students may only begin their course of study in the fall semester.

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 220 (new format) or 550 (old
format). Students who score close to this level may take courses for credit for one
semester but must retake the exam and attain the required score before additional
work may be undertaken.

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

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Admission to the Doctor of Ministry Program

Admission to the Doctor of Ministry degree program requires a Master of Divin-
ity or equivalent degree with a superior academic record (a B average or higher)
from a school of theology accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (or an
equivalent accrediting body outside the United States and Canada) 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 sup-
ply 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 institu-
tion.

3. Three letters of recommendation (on forms provided by Columbia Theologi-
cal 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 220 (new format) or 550 (old
format).

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, de-
gree 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 admis-
sion into the program, provided the above policies for transfer credit are observed. A
course submitted for advanced standing must have been taken no more than five
years before entrance into the program. Students may not receive credit for academic
work applied toward another degree.

For application forms and further information, contact the Office of Advanced
Studies.

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

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evident. In addition, applicants must have significant experience in ministry (usu-
ally three years of full-time employment after completion of the first theological de-
gree) and in clinical pastoral education (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 personality
development and pastoral care equivalent to those taught in the participating semi-
naries 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 interna-
tional students are expected to have the written recommendation of their denomina-
tion. 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 application
recent evidence of the TOEFL with a score of at least 220 (new format) or 550 (old
format).

Upon admission, and before the visa process can begin, persons must show proof
of full financial resources to cover tuition, travel, and living expenses for the entire
period of study in the United States. 1-20 and visa documents will not be processed
until this completed certificate has been approved. At registration, international stu-
dents 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 Minis-
try 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 examina-
tions and approval of project proposal.

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

3. The applicant must identify two persons holding doctoral degrees, resident in
the country in which the applicant ministers, who are familiar with the minis-
try 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 evaluates 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 Inter-
national 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 occasional 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 selec-
tions 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 for credit as Occasional Students must score at least 220 (new format)
or 550 (old format) on the TOEFL exam. Students may audit courses as Occasional
Students without taking the TOEFL.

Persons taking courses at Columbia for the purposes of transferring credit back
to the school in which the are enrolled in a degree program must complete applica-
tion as an Occasional Student. The application must also include either a letter of
good standing from the Dean or an official transcript of work completed at their
home institution. They should also make sure that their school will accept the credit
from Columbia.

Regular students, spouses of students, and other members of the community are
invited to audit courses with the permission of the instructor and as space is avail-
able. Registration as an auditor must be made through the Office of the Registrar.
Auditors are advised to follow the following procedures:

1. Request a class schedule from the Office of the Registrar (404/687-4576).

2. When you have selected the class you would like to audit, contact the profes-
sor of that class (404/378-8821) to seek permission to audit. Permission of the
professor and available space are required for auditing classes.

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3. Once permission is granted, contact the Office of the Registrar to fill out an
Occasional Student application form and a registration form. Pending the
Dean's approval you will be registered for the class.

Note: Cost for auditing a course is one-half the cost of regular tuition for a three-
credit /one-unit course.

Housing

Seminary housing is reserved for full-time basic degree students. Housing appli-
cation forms are distributed by the Office of Admissions when applicants are ac-
cepted. Application for housing should be made as early as possible following
acceptance. All inquiries about housing should be directed to the Business Office.

A limited number of seminary housing units are accessible to the physically handi-
capped. The Business Office should be contacted about such housing.

A student who has entered into a lease agreement for a seminary housing unit for
a term, but who has not yet occupied the unit, is responsible for payment in full
unless written notice that the unit will not be used is given to the Vice President for
Business and Finance at least two weeks before the first day of classes. In that case,
no rent will be charged for that term. In other cases, a refund amount may be given
upon the initiative of Columbia.

Single Students

Both single rooms and suites are available in the seminary's residence halls. While
there are several unfurnished single rooms in Florida Hall, most single rooms on
campus are fully furnished except for linens. Virtually all single rooms in Simons-
Law Hall have connecting baths. Suites of two rooms with private bath are either
fully furnished or unfurnished.

Students who live in single rooms and suites are required to participate in the
seminary's standard board plan (18 meals per week).

Single students also have access to efficiency apartments (mentioned below) if
such units are not assigned to married students.

Married Students without Children

While married students without children are welcome to live in suites, most pre-
fer to reside in efficiency apartments which include cooking facilities. Students liv-
ing in efficiencies need not participate in the standard board plan.

Students with Children

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

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Hospitalization Insurance

Each basic degree student is required to carry some form of hospitalization insur-
ance 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' Com-
mittees on Preparation for Ministry are eligible to participate in the major medical
plan of the Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (USA).

Any student who has not shown proof of coverage to the Office of Student Life by
the Monday following the first week of an academic term will be automatically en-
rolled in the policy offered by the seminary. The insurance premium will be charged
to the student's account.

Financial Aid

The seminary grants financial aid to eligible full-time basic degree students. Eli-
gibility is based upon need as determined by the seminary's financial aid policies.
Students applying for financial aid complete a Columbia Seminary financial aid ap-
plication, which provides an estimate of their income and expenses, and a Free Ap-
plication for Student Aid (FAFSA) form. The difference between a student's income
and expenses, as calculated from the established expense norms, constitutes the fi-
nancial need of the student. After financial need is calculated, financial aid is awarded
in the form of work-study and a grant.

Students who withdraw from the seminary or become part-time students 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 fi-
nancial aid application form and mail the FAFSA by June 1. New students entering
in the fall must submit the financial aid application forms and mail the FAFSA by
August 1. 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, and
return the seminary's financial aid application by April 30.

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 Financial Aid Office.

A limited amount of financial aid is available for advanced degree students. In-
formation on such aid is available in the Advanced Studies Office.

Federal Stafford Loan Program

The Federal Stafford Loan Program is made available under the Higher Educa-
tion 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 program is designed to provide loans to students enrolled in education beyond

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high school. Institutions such as Columbia Seminary assist students with the appli-
cation 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.

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 deter-
mined by the pro rata refund calculation defined by the Higher Education Amend-
ments of 1992. The pro rata refund calculation applies to a recipient who withdraws
on or before 60 percent 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 scholarship is for persons accepted into the M.Div.
program who have exhibited exceptional academic and leadership abilities during
their undergraduate studies and in community involvement and church commit-
ments.

The Admissions Committee may award up to six Columbia Scholarships for Greek
School and the following academic year. The scholarship covers tuition, room, and
board at the single student rate, assuming that the recipient lives on campus. A Co-
lumbia Scholarship may be used for expenses while in residence at the seminary as
well as for SM210 and 1241.

A Columbia Scholarship will be renewed for succeeding years if the recipient
maintains full-time status, retains a 3.60 cumulative grade point average, and con-
tinues to show outstanding potential for ministry.

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Applicants must be citizens of the United States or Canada. A scholarship appli-
cation 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.

Recipients who show need over and above a Columbia Scholarship Award may
be granted financial aid. Such financial aid will include a work-study assignment.

Those applying for Columbia Scholarships will automatically be considered for
other scholarships 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 Admissions Committee
to first year students on the basis of academic achievement, leadership in the Church
and on campus, and demonstration of outstanding promise for the ordained minis-
try.

An Honor Scholarship covers tuition for Greek School and the following academic
year. The scholarship will be renewed for succeeding years if the recipient maintains
full-time status, retains a 3.40 cumulative grade point average, and continues to show
outstanding potential for ministry. The scholarship may be used for tuition while in
residence at the seminary as well as for SM210 and 1241.

Application is made through the Office of Admissions. A scholarship application
and a personal 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 Admis-
sions Committee on the basis of academic achievement, leadership ability, and po-
tential for ministry. These scholarship are not automatically renewed in succeeding
years.

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

Merit Scholarships may be used for tuition while in residence at the seminary as
well as for SM210 and 1241. A recipient who shows need over and above a Merit
Scholarship award may be granted financial aid. Such financial aid will include a
work-study assignment.

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Racial/Ethnic Scholarships

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

Columbia Friendship Circle Scholarships

A number of scholarships are funded annually by the Columbia Friendship Circle.
These scholarships are awarded to PC(USA) M.Div. degree students by the Basic
Degrees Committee upon nomination by the President and Dean of Students in con-
sultation with the Development Office.

The following criteria are used in making nominations: The student must be a
second or third year student (fourth year if the student has been involved in a year-
long internship); have demonstrated both a strong commitment to God's call and
diligence in studies at Columbia Seminary; be a parent with family responsibilities;
and have demonstrated financial need.

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

Tuition, Fees, And Other Charges
Effective July 1, 1999

Master of Divinity and Master of Arts Degree Candidates

Tuition

$ 710 Per unit

355 Audit fee per unit

1,420 Essentials of Greek (Summer Greek School)

Supervised Ministry Fees
$ 710 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)

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

Advanced Degree Candidates and Occasional Students

Tuition

$ 270 Per credit hour

135 Audit fee per credit hour

1,420 Essentials of Greek (Summer Greek School)

Supervised Ministry Fees

$ 600 SM610, SM680, SM681, SM682, SM683, SM684, SM685

Other Fees

$ 800 ATA401 Seminar on Ministry

400 ATA401e (First Session)

400 ATA401e (Second Session)

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800 ATA496 Doctoral Project

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

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

50 Administrative and library fee (Advanced degree candidates only;

does not apply to students enrolled in courses)

15 Thesis binding (per copy)

For all students

Other Fees

$ 30 Application fee

20 Occasional student application fee

50 Late registration fee (does not apply to D.Min. doctoral practicums

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

Board

$ 574 Essentials of Greek (Summer Greek School)

1,177 Fall or spring term

318 Winter term

Housing

Residence Halls

350-380 Single room, Summer Greek School

741-801 Single room, fall or spring term

185-200 Single room, winter term

503-553 Suite, Summer Greek School

1029-1129 Suite, fall or spring term

257-282 Suite, winter term

320-360 Efficiency units per month

Village Apartments, per month

493-516 4 Bedrooms

450-493 3 Bedrooms

381-450 2 Bedrooms

341 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 subject to the following schedule to refunds upon dropping a
course or withdrawing from school with approval from the seminary. A course is
considered dropped or a student is considered to have withdrawn from the semi-
nary at the time the Registrar receives written notice to that effect.

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A. Fall and spring term classes (full-term):
By the end of the:

First week 100%

Second week 80%

Fourth week 50%

Sixth week 25%

After sixth week 0%

B. Classes less than nine weeks and greater than five weeks in duration:
By the end of the:

Third day of class 100%

Second week 50%

Third week 25%

After third week 0%

C. Winter term classes and other classes three to five weeks in duration:
By the end of the:

Second day of class 100%

Fifth day of class 50%

After fifth day of class 0%

D. Two week classes:
By the end of the:

First day of class 100%

Third day of class 50%

After third day of class 0%

No refund of course supervision fees or of clinical pastoral education fees will be made.

Room and Board

A student who has entered into a lease agreement for a seminary housing unit for a
term or semester is responsible for payment in full unless written notice that the unit
will not be used is given to the Vice President for Business and Finance at least two
weeks before the first day of classes. In that case, a 100 percent refund will be made. In
other cases a refund amount may be given upon the initiative of the seminary. A mini-
mum charge of one month's rent will be assessed as a penalty for breaking a lease.

A student who otherwise is required to be on the seminary's board plan but who
has a sufficient medical reason for withdrawing from board status may be granted a
full refund if a written request is made to the Vice President for Business and Fi-
nance at least one week before the first day of classes. The seminary's Vice President
for Business and Finance will determine the validity of an exemption from the board
plan, in consultation with the seminary's Food Service Director.

If a student withdraws or drops out of school, he or she must vacate seminary
housing and cease using its dining facilities or be held liable for room and board
charges beyond his or her last date of attendance.

Financial Assistance

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

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Columbia in Service to the
Church and its Ministry

Columbia's mission is to serve as a theological resource not only to students 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 professionals 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 of-
fered.

Large, established, on-campus events offer a variety of courses. The major events
are the Summer Session in July, the January Seminars, and the Columbia Colloquium
held in April. Throughout the year, small events, centered around one activity or sub-
ject, are held both on and off campus. Examples are contemplative weeks at retreat
centers for men and women, leadership formation seminars, workshops for the major
transitions encountered in ministry and a seminar on worship and music. An overseas
travel and study trip to Cuba is also a regular part of the continuing education pro-
gram.

The Guthrie Scholars Program is a learning opportunity offered twice a year on an
application basis. Guthrie Scholars are invited to the campus to pursue a topic of their
choice that engages a pressing issue of the church from a reformed perspective. All
costs, except travel, are covered by the seminary. Application can be made through the
Continuing Education Office.

Individual study is available to ministers who wish to spend time on the campus
working in the library and consulting with a faculty member. The Director of Continu-
ing Education will facilitate this kind of on-campus directed study. Directed readings
on particular subjects provide "at-home" continuing education. A list of subjects is
available from the continuing education 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 1999-2000 is available upon request. For more information
on continuing education opportunities, write the Director of Continuing 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 followers of Christ in all of life
home, work place, church, community, world.

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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 Scholars Week
each August. Courses offered include biblical studies, theology, church history, eth-
ics, and spiritual formation. Students may earn certificates in the areas of spiritual
formation and practical Christianity. The Institute also offers courses taught in Week-
end Lay Schools.and other formats to presbyteries and local churches. The Institute's
staff is available to consult with presbyteries and congregations in all areas of lay
education. For more information about the Institute and its programs, write to the
Lay Institute of Faith and Life.

Center for New Church Development

Columbia Theological Seminary established the Center for New Church Develop-
ment in 1997. The Center has a three-fold focus: teaching, research, and consultation
with clergy and laity involved in the mission of beginning new congregations.

The Center provides programs, basic and advanced degree courses, and confer-
ences. These learning opportunities are open to Columbia students, new church de-
velopment pastors and their spouses, potential new church development pastors and
church leaders who assist the nurture of new congregations.

The Center is currently conducting an extensive ecumenical study of new church
development and new church leadership. This research will explore the effect of new
church development on denominational membership growth, provide an empirical
basis for a profile of a new church development pastor, and focus on different pro-
files of new church development leadership that may exist within racially and ethni-
cally diverse communities.

For more information, contact the Center for New Church Development.

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:

1. An international component for the second year course, "Alternative Context
For Ministry." Students may choose to take this course in an international set-
ting. During the 1998-99 academic year three international alternative contexts
for ministry were offered: Mexico, Jamaica, and Central Europe.

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.

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4. Exchange programs and internships in England, Germany, Jamaica, Kenya,
South Africa, Korea, Scotland, and Switzerland.

5. A joint Doctor of Ministry program with the United Theological College of the
West Indies. Many of the classes are held in Kingston, Jamaica.

6. International students, faculty, and pastors working and studying on the
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 program on the church in China that sends members of the Columbia com-
munity to China, brings Chinese church leaders to the seminary, and orga-
nizes 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 Theo-
logical Association. Others reflect cooperative efforts with the Presbyterian Church
(USA) or with overseas denominations or theological institutions. For further infor-
mation, write to the Director of International Theological Education.

Evangelism Emphasis

In 1981 Columbia Seminary initiated a program in evangelism. Under the direc-
tion of the Peachtree Professor of Evangelism and Church Growth, a program of
courses for basic and advanced degree students has been developed which focuses
on the church's evangelistic mission in the rapidly changing context of North America.
In addition to course offerings, the program director works with the Thompson Schol-
ars Program, a continuing education opportunity which brings to the campus pas-
tors from the PC(USA). The 10-day intensive study experience prepares evangelism
leaders for the future.

Christian Spirituality Emphasis and Certificate

Columbia offers study and growth opportunities in the spiritual life. Christian
spirituality explores the relationship with God - how it is initiated, affirmed, and
nurtured. Spiritual development demands that hard, ethical questions about the liv-
ing of faith in a changing world are asked.

Interest in Christian spirituality has exploded in the last decade. To respond to
this growing demand, Columbia now offers a Certificate in Spiritual Formation, de-
signed 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 period. Courses are offered in

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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 Spiri-
tual Formation over a three-year cycle:

Fall

Spring

Summer

Immersion Week
Prayer in Many Forms

Immersion Week
History of Christian Spirituality

Spirituality and the
Formation of Community

Immersion Week
NT Spirituality

Immersion Week
Spirituality of Compassion

Literature and Practice of
Spiritual Direction

Immersion Week
Reformed Spirituality

Immersion Week

Personality and Spirituality

Group Spiritual Direction

Teaching Spiritual Formation
Preparation for Practicum

Since 1995 Columbia Seminary has had a program in spiritual formation for min-
isters and lay leaders. Basic degree students may participate in offerings of the Spiri-
tual Formation program. While a student might complete most components of the
Spiritual Formation program while at seminary, at least one major component in the
design of the Spiritual Formation program, the Practicum, is located in the student's
first ministry setting following graduation. This program provides structure and re-
sources to help seminarians nurture their understanding, experience, and practice of
the Christian life as they prepare for the ministries to which God is calling them.

Columbia's Doctor of Ministry program offers a specialization in Christian Spiri-
tuality. 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 directing retreats, workshops, and schools
of prayer.

The Journeyers newsletter provides information on the spirituality emphasis and
includes book suggestions, continuing education events, and renewal opportunities.
A subscription is free.

Columbia Colloquium

Designed for both clergy and laity, Columbia's Colloquium is a major annual
event which examines the life of the church. The three-day event takes place each
April. Activities include special worship services, lectures, and formal and infor-
mal occasions for visiting with guest speakers, faculty members, and friends. The

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Alumni /ae Association Banquet and the Alumni /ae Reunion Luncheon occur dur-
ing this time. Speakers for Colloquium '99 included Leonora Tubbs Tisdale, Gail
O'Day, and Michael Kinnamon. Colloquium 2000, April 24-26, will focus on wor-
ship and feature Thomas Troeger, Don Saliers, and Marva Dawn.

Smyth Lectures

The Smyth Lectures at Columbia were begun in 1911 by the bequest of the Rev.
Thomas Smyth, D.D., pastor of Second Presbyterian Church in Charleston, South
Carolina. The aim was to establish "a course of lectures on the fundamental prin-
ciples of the Christian faith."

Jackson W. Carroll, the Ruth W. and A. Morris Williams, Jr. Professor of Religion
and Society and Director of the J. M. Ormond Center for Research, Planning, and
Development in the Divinity School of Duke University, delivered the lectures in
October 1998. His lectures addressed future features of the post-traditional church.

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 Lec-
tures are October 12-14, 1999, when the lecturer will be Dr. Patrick D. Miller, Charles
T. Haley Professor of Old Testament Theology, Princeton Theological Seminary.

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Community Life

Many networks of relationships and organizations, both formal and informal,
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 organizations 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 min-
istry, an eight-week course in beginning Greek, and a four-week summer session de-
signed 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 semi-
nary 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 educa-
tional backgrounds 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 programs, a discussion of procedures for receiving a call from a congrega-
tion, preparation for ordination examinations, and consultation with faculty advisors.

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 wor-
ship each Wednesday is a forum which leads the Columbia community into consid-
eration of significant issues for the church in the world, exposes it to persons from
other traditions 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 con-
vocations and other special services several times during the year. At opening con-
vocation 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.

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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 various student organizations.
It represents the interests of the entire seminary community, i.e., students on and off
campus, international students, and student families.

Barnabas Fellowship

The purpose of the Barnabas Fellowship is to foster Christian fellowship and
service within the seminary community, inspired and informed by the ministry of
Barnabas (Acts 11:22-26). The fellowship aims to "exhort one another to remain faithful
to the Lord with steadfast devotion"; explore the missional vocation of the church
and each Christian; and provide opportunities for Christian fellowship and growth.

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 sponsored in the interest of theologi-
cal scholarship.

Korean- American Student Association

This association seeks to address the needs and concerns of Korean- American
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 students and visitors on
the Columbia campus. Through the work of the society a number of students have
responded to the challenge of international missions.

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.

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Women's Issues in Ministry

This organization offers support for women students as well as opportunities for
dialogue about issues which are of particular concern for women in ministry. Activi-
ties include annual retreats and opportunities to attend conferences and workshops
which focus on women's issues for ministry.

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.

Supply Preaching

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

Student Handbooks

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

Placement

The seminary's students find a wide range of ministry options available to them
at graduation. While the majority of basic degree graduates accept calls to congrega-
tional ministries, others discover that their gifts and interests lead them into differ-
ent avenues of Christian service to the church and world. These avenues include
further graduate study in one of the traditional theological disciplines, international
missions, clinical pastoral education, service in a social ministry agency, chaplaincy
in hospitals, schools, or the military services, campus ministry, teaching, and minis-
try in denominational staff positions.

A comprehensive placement program helps students explore their ministerial
options. Workshops assist students as they prepare for denominational exams, com-
pose personal information forms, prepare for interviews, negotiate calls, and plan
for continuing education. Columbia's students consistently surpass the national av-
erages on ordination exams.

The seminary maintains close ties with congregations seeking pastors and other call-
ing agencies. Descriptive files are kept on a wide variety of ministry opportunities. An-
nually a senior profile booklet is distributed throughout the church. In addition, individual
personal information forms are sent to congregations and agencies that request them.
Each year many pastor nominating committees come to campus to interview seniors. As
a result of these efforts, graduates ordinarily receive calls in a timely manner.

The seminary's placement services are also available to its advanced degree stu-
dents and alumni /ae.

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Awards and Prizes

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

The Wilds Book Prize was established by Louis T. Wilds of Columbia, South 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 Candler Wilds and Louis T. Wilds, Jr. The fund
provides a cash award to the graduating M.Div. student selected by the faculty for the
highest distinction in his or her academic work over the entire seminary program.

The Lyman and Myki Mobley Prize in Biblical Scholarship has been established in
memory of Donald Lyman Mobley '77 and Myki Powell Mobley (Candler School of
Theology '77). 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.

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 made 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 the subject, "How to make the Church
School hour the most interesting hour of the week."

The Indiantown Country Church Award was established by the family of Mr. and
Mrs. R. W. Stuckey in their honor to highlight the work of ministry in churches in
rural areas. The 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
basic degree student who prepared the best Old Testament exegesis during the aca-
demic year. A judging committee of professors of Old Testament nominates a person
to the faculty for election.

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The Samuel A. Cartledge Biblical Studies Award is given to the basic degree student
who prepared the best New Testament exegesis during the academic year. A cash
award is given along with a copy of the Greek New Testament, 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 Presbyterian Women of the Presbytery of St. Andrew 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 graduating senior
as a means of encouraging and helping establish a personal theological library of
books and resources.

The C. Virginia Harrison Memorial Fund Award is presented to a rising senior who is
conscientious, responsible, hard working, and in need of financial assistance. The presi-
dent, in consultation with the secretary to the president, selects the recipient of this award.

The Columbia Leadership Award is given to a graduating senior who shows promise of
providing outstanding leadership to the church. The recipient will have demonstrated
unusual leadership qualities at Columbia as well as spiritual depth and integrity.

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

The Harold J. Riddle Memorial Book Award is presented to one or more seniors, se-
lected by the faculty in consultation with the pastoral care faculty, who show highest
distinction in the field of pastoral care, especially in the area of terminally ill patients.

The Florie S. Johnson Award was established by the family of Florie S. Johnson in
memory of their mother, who was a devoted teacher committed to lay ministry
through the Church of Jesus Christ. The award is given to a senior who presents the
best paper setting forth a plan for pastoral care to the aging and who shows promise
of providing such ministry in a parish setting.

Graduate Fellowships

Each year the seminary awards one or more fellowships to outstanding gradu-
ates completing the M.Div. degree. The purpose of these fellowships is to recognize
superior intellectual achievement demonstrated during the course of the regular semi-
nary program and to provide a modest support for graduate work beyond the first
professional degree. They must be used toward 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 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 aca-
demic achievement.

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

The Columbia Friendship Circle Graduate Fellowship is awarded to outstanding gradu-
ates who have completed the Master of Divinity degree. The purpose of the fellow-
ship is to recognize superior achievement and to provide support for further study.

The Columbia Graduate Fellowships were initiated by the Class of 1941.

The Anna Church Whitner Memorial Fellowships are given periodically from a legacy
left to the seminary in 1928 by the late William C. Whitner of Rock Hill, South Caro-
lina, in memory of his mother.

Prizes, Awards, and Fellowships for 1998

Wilds Book Prize
John Cole

Paul T. Fuhrmann Book Prize in Church

History

Mark Adams

The Julie Abdullah Sunday School Award
Timothy Read

The Abdullah Awards
Timothy Read

Indiantown Country Church Award
Jan Tolbert

Ludwig Richard Max Dewitz Old Testament
Studies Award
Karla Fleshman

The Samuel A. Cartledge Biblical Studies

Award

Meda Stamper

Presbyterian Women of the Presbytery of St.
Andrew Preaching Award
Eugene Diamond

The Florrie Wilkes Sanders Prize in Theology
Kevin Conley

James T and Celeste M. Boyd Memorial Book
Fund Awards
Jocelyn Bauer
Laura Cunningham

The C. Virginia Harrison Memorial Fund

Award

Ralph Hawkins

Columbia Seminary Leadership Award
Mark Adams

William Dudley Award for Evangelism and
Church Growth
Pamela Leach
William Nickles

The Lyman and Myki Mobley Prize in Bibli-
cal Scholarship
Paul Lang

Harold J. Riddle Memorial Book Award
Michael Capron

Harvard A. Anderson Fellowship
Timothy Read

Columbia Graduate Fellowships
Yvonne Collie-Pendleton
Lynn Rubier Capron

Columbia Friendship Circle Graduate Fellowship
Kevin Conley

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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. Interdisciplinary courses, which
combine studies in two or more of these areas, are also taught in the degree pro-
grams. While classroom instruction is foundational to all degree programs, the goal
is to equip students to continue their education independently. The resources of the
library, the structure of course work, and independent study courses encourage real-
ization 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 opportunity to practice appropriate and creative means of
hearing Scripture anew today, in our own cultural and historical contexts, so that it
may continue to speak to us and to our world in fresh and powerful ways.

Historical-Doctrinal area studies help students understand the past as a means of
comprehending the present. Students engaged in these studies also struggle to form
their own theology and to discover what it means to be Christian in today's world.
Since Columbia stands within the Reformed tradition, historical-doctrinal studies
are concerned not only with right thinking, but also with the relation of Christian
faith and doctrine to 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 them-
selves 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 min-
ister with a concern to train students to be ministers and to lead other persons in
ministering. Studies in this area consider the dynamics of the minister's role as pas-
tor, evangelist, leader of worship, preacher, teacher, and administrator. Since the shape
of the ministry of tomorrow is not fully known, 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 dur-
ing their ministry.

Supervised Ministry serves an integrative function for the curriculum. Students are
involved in the actual practice of ministry under competent supervision. Through
experiential, relational, and inductive learning, students explore the forms, styles,
contents, and concepts of ministry. Not only do the students put into practice what
has been learned through studies in the biblical, historical-doctrinal, and practical
theology 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 1998-99 and 1999-00. 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 of-
fered or at a later date as determined by the faculty. Degree programs and their ma-
jor requirements will remain unchanged for students entering that program, but
changes may be made at any time to be effective for all entering students in the next
academic year.

The designation of units within the course descriptions listed below applies to
students within the M.Div. and M.A.(T. S.) programs. For further details on the unit
system, see the Columbia Calendar and Unit System on page 10. Students in ad-
vanced degree programs use credit system. A one unit course ordinarily is equal to
three credits.

Descriptions of courses which can be taken as electives within the new M.Div.
curriculum contain pedagogical objective designations within brackets (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 of-
fered: B for Biblical; HD for Historical-Doctrinal; P for Practical Theology; I for Inter-
disciplinary; and SM for Supervised Ministry. Courses whose numbers are prefaced
by ATA are offered by the Atlanta Theological Association. The hundred's digit re-
fers 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.

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, Kathleen O'Connor, Elizabeth
Johnson (chair), Stanley P. Saunders, Chris-
tine Roy Yoder

Required Courses for the M.Div. Degree

B021 Essentials of Greek
Staff

This course provides an intensive study of the
essential elements of Koine Greek grammar,
syntax, and vocabulary preparatory to read-
ing the Greek New Testament. Required of all
students 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 /Yoder

This course provides a study of the Old Testa-
ment 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

B153 Exegesis of the New Testament

Cousar or Saunders or Beth Johnson
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 credits/1 unit

B161 Survey of the New Testament

Beth Johnson/Saunders

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

B222 Essentials of Hebrew

Yoder

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
Testament.
Fall 3 credits/1 unit

B233 Exegesis of the Old Testament

Brueggemann or O'Connor or Yoder
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.
Spring 3 credits/1 unit

Elective Courses
General and Background

B514 Intertestamental Period
Staff

This seminar is devoted to the investigation
of the history of the Jewish people from the
return from exile to the birth of Christ. Em-
phasis will be upon the literature (both canoni-
cal and non-canonical) of this period against
the background of social, economic, political,
and cultural events. Attention will also be
given to the rise of Jewish sects. Prerequisite:
Old Testament Survey. {K, T}
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-

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merit, narrative voice, plot, repetition, sus-
pense, narrative gaps and timing, irony, and
ambiguity. Similarities to and differences 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
relations 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

Ancient Languages

B527 Greek Reading

Cousar

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

B621 Hebrew Reading

Yoder

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

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 studies
selected Old Testament texts as well as inter-
national feminist scholarship to investigate the
Old Testament as both problem and resource
for believing women. It seeks ways of reclaim-
ing texts for mission /ministry. {K, T, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

B622 Biblical Aramaic
Staff

A study of the grammatical and syntactical
features of biblical Aramaic with a view to
translating portions of the Old Testament writ-
ten in the Aramaic language (Daniel 2:4-7:28,
Ezra 4:8-6:18, 7:12-26). Prerequisite: Introduc-
tory Hebrew. {K}
3 credits/1 unit

Old Testament Based on Hebrew Text

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. A histori-
cal approach will be taken to theological-in-
terpretive methods and models in Old
Testament theology. Specific texts will be stud-
ied 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}
3 credits/1 unit

B633 "If You Would Hear My Voice":
Exegesis of Deuteronomy

O'Connor

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

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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

Old Testament Based on English Text

B542 Jeremiah

Brueggemann

This course will consider the book of Jeremiah
as it emerged from the poetry of a person to a
canonical resource for an exilic community.
Attention will be given to the ways in which
the book may be a theological resource for the
contemporary Church in the United States in
its situation of disestablishment. {K, SF, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

B543 Isaiah

Brueggemann

This course will be concerned with the exposi-
tory 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
"Christological openings" the church regu-
larly finds in the book. (K, SF, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

B544 Psalms

Brueggemann

This course will explore the faith resources
offered in the book of the Psalms, with spe-
cial attention given to the points of contact
between the poems and current life-situations.
This will be done by considering the God who
is addressed in the Psalms, the difference these
prayers make in one's daily life, and the in-
terrelatedness of the Psalms to daily pastoral
crises and use in liturgical settings. {K, SF, 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,
Jeremiah's confessions, and the book of Lam-
entations as a resource for mission /ministry
today. {K, T, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

B649 God in the Whirlwind: The Book
of Job and the Practice of Ministry

O'Connor

This class will explore the Book of Job in close
readings and consider it from numerous theo-
logical perspectives. The course will address
relationships of the book's theological visions
to the practice of ministry. {K, T, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

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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 preach-
ing and ministry. The structure of the course
will allow students to work with either the
Greek or English text. Prerequisite: New Tes-
tament exegesis. {K, T}
3 credits/1 unit

sentation of the meaning of the parables. Pre-
requisite: New Testament Survey or its equiva-
lent. {K, T}
3 credits/1 unit

Colossians and Ephesians

B663

Staff

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

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
exegesis. {K, T}
3 credits/1 unit

B669 The Shorter Letters of Paul

Cousar

This course examines exegetically Philemon
and Philippians. Prerequisite: Greek, New Tes-
tament exegesis. {K, T, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

New Testament Based on English Text

B662 The Gospel Parables

Staff

The course will be concerned with the follow-
ing: the nature of the parable form; the his-
tory of the interpretation of the parables; the
meaning of the parables in the context of Jesus'
ministry and in the theology of the individual
Evangelists; literary criticism and the repre-

B665 Epistle to the Romans

Cousar

This course provides an occasion to investi-
gate the Letter to the Romans in the context of
Pauline theology. Special attention is given to
the rhetorical strategies employed in the let-
ter and to the critical theological issues raised.
While the class sessions are primarily based
on the English text, students wishing to pur-
sue the Greek text are given a chance to do so.
Prerequisite: prior New Testament study.
{K,T}
3 credits/1 unit

B667 Second Corinthians

Beth Johnson

An exegetical investigation of the letter with

special attention to issues of pastoral identity

and money. {K, T}

3 credits/1 unit

B668 First Corinthians

Staff

This course will combine a chapter by chap-
ter interpretation with a thematic treatment
of such topics as unity and division, sexual
morality, the Lord's Supper, the gift of the
Spirit, and death and resurrection. Attention
will be given to Pauline perspectives and do-
ing culturally (e.g., Paul's and North Ameri-
can culture) contextual exegesis with a focus

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on contemporary issues such as pluralism,
sexual liberation, political infighting, indi-
vidualism versus communalism, and prob-
lems of pastoral ministry. {K, T, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

Biblical Theology

B573 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 mate-
rial to contemporary understandings of the
nature of human life. {K, CB, T}
3 credits/1 unit

B673 Women's Experience in Early
Christianity

Beth Johnson

This course will examine early Christian lit-
erature to see what we might reconstruct of
women's experience in the primitive church
from what authors say to and about them. We
will pay particular attention to theological
uses of texts that address the role and status
of women in family, church, and society. Pre-
requisites: Intro to New Testament {CB, ML,
T}
3 credits/1 unit

B574 New Testament Theology

Staff

The nature of New Testament theology, the use
of texts in constructive theology, and the unity
and diversity of the New Testament will be
investigated in the light of the primary theo-
logical claims of the New Testament writings.
Prerequisites: New Testament Survey and
New Testament Exegesis. {K, CB, T}
3 credits/1 unit

reader and community, the nature of text, and
the possible contributions of each method to
the teaching and preaching ministries of the
church. Prerequisite: Old Testament Survey.
(CB, ML, T}
3 credits/1 unit

B671 Rebuilding Our House:

Community and Theology in the
Post-Exile

Yoder

This course explores the socio-historical and
theological world of the Jewish people in the
post-exile (539-331 BCE) through consider-
ation of biblical texts and non-canonical re-
sources of the period. Emphasis is placed upon
the redefinition of the community, the role of
the temple, issues of idolatry and purity, and
the threat of "foreign" women. Consideration
is given to how the post-exile may challenge
and inform our understandings of the contem-
porary church and the practice of ministry.
Prerequisite: Old Testament Survey. {K, CB, T}
3 credits/1 unit

B674 New Testament Spirituality
Seminar

Saunders

This seminar will explore a number of topics
and issues pertaining to the retrieval of the
spirituality of the earliest Christians for the
Church today. Focus will be given to the in-
tersection of culture and spirituality, central
theological convictions, the experience of the
Spirit, and the ways life in the Spirit involved
conflict with the powers. The seminar will
move toward ways of learning from and ap-
propriating the spiritual traditions of the first
Christians in the life of the Church today. Pre-
requisite: New Testament Survey and New
Testament Exegesis. {K, T, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

B670

Yoder

Interpretive Methods, the Bible,
and the Church

This course considers various methods for in-
terpreting Old Testament texts, including lit-
erary, historical, and ideological criticisms.
Particular attention is given to the role of the

B675 The Eschatological Body:

Eschatology, Mission, and Church
in the New Testament

Saunders

This course explores the eschatological con-
victions and practices of the earliest Chris-
tians, especially with reference to their

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understandings of their mission and the na-
ture of the church. We will also attempt to dis-
cern what has led to the current confusion and
embarrassment about eschatology in mainline
churches, and examine ways of reappropriat-
ing within our own setting the "last days"
convictions and practices of the earliest Chris-
tians. Prerequisite: New Testament Survey and
New Testament Exegesis. {K, T, ML}
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,
using some of the more recent literary and
sociological approaches. Students may expect
to pursue a reading of the Greek text along-
side critical engagement with some of the
more recent interpretations of Mark. Prereq-
uisite: New Testament exegesis. {K, T}
3 credits/1 unit

Independent Studies

The following courses provide an opportu-
nity to engage in individualized work on vari-
ous problems in the Biblical Area under the
supervision of an instructor.

B691 Independent Study in Languages
of Antiquity

Staff

Any term up to 3 credits/1 unit

B692 Exegetical Research in Old
Testament

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

B693 Research in Old Testament
Criticism or Theology

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

B695 Exegetical Research in New
Testament

Cousar or Saunders or Beth Johnson
Any term up to 3 credits/1 unit

B696 Research in New Testament
Criticism or Theology

Cousar or Saunders or Beth Johnson
Any term up to 3 credits/1 unit

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Historical Doctrinal Data

Faculty: Carlos Cardoza-Orlandi (chair), T.
Erskine Clarke, Will E. Coleman, Mark
Douglas, Margit Ernst, Catherine G.
Gonzalez, James Hudnut-Beumler, Douglas
W. Oldenburg, Marcia Y. Riggs, George W.
Stroup

Required Courses for the M.Div. Degree

HD320 American Religious and Cultural
History

Clarke

This course is a study of the history of reli-
gion in the United States. Special attention is
given to the complex relationship of religion
to U.S. culture.
1 1/2 credits/ 1/2 unit

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.
3 credits/1 unit

HD233 Christian Theology I
Staff

This course is an introduction to the basic doc-
trines of Christian faith.
3 credits/1 unit

HD234 Christian Theology II

Staff

This course is the continuation of HD233. At-
tention is given to the distinctive shape of clas-
sical and contemporary Reformed theology
within larger Christian tradition, and to the
contribution of black, Evangelical, feminist
and Latin American Liberation theological
perspectives to the life and ministry of the
church in our context.
3 credits/1 unit

HD372 Christian Ethics

Riggs

This course is a study of the biblical, theologi-
cal, and philosophical foundations of Chris-
tian ethics for guidance in Christian decision
making.
3 credits/1 unit

HD360 Introduction to World Christianity

Cardoza-Orlandi

A survey of the expansion and transformation
of Christianity. Topics such as feminist theolo-
gies, inculturation, inter-faith dialogue, envi-
ronmental issues, and justice and peace are
considered.
1 1/2 credits/ 1/2 unit

Elective Courses
General

HD511 History of the Devotional
Tradition of the Church

Gonzalez

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

HD610 Introduction to U.S. Religion and
Cultural History

Clarke

This course is designed to provide interna-
tional students with a deeper understanding
of American religious, social, and cultural tra-
ditions; 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 ex-
plore the complex relationships between reli-
gion and culture in American life.
3 credits/1 unit

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HD612 Reading African American Slave
Narratives

Coleman

This course will engage in a reading of Afri-
can American slave narratives as a source for
constructive 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 Cultural Anthropology for Cross-
Cultural Mission and Ministry

Cardoza-Orlandi

This course explores the dynamics of cross-cul-
tural, intercultural, and interfaith mission and
ministries using cultural anthropology as a
theoretical tool. Theoretical and experiential
material is integrated with theological perspec-
tives in an attempt to develop a theology for
cross-cultural mission and ministry. {K, C, T}
3 credits/1 unit

HD614 Introduction to Theological
Hermeneutics and Cultural
Criticism

Coleman

This seminar will be an intensive introduction
to contemporary theological hermeneutics
and cultural criticism. After initial ground-
work on various theories of theological and
cultural criticism, students will be expected
to "try their hand" at grasping the relation-
ship between ideology and social praxis. It will
employ strategies for reading texts, especially
biblical narratives, in light of images and val-
ues that inform a postmodern culture. {K, T}
3 credits/1 unit

HD615 American Cultural Issues

Clarke

The purpose of this course is to explore the
character of contemporary U.S. culture from
a historical perspective. Critical social and
cultural issues provide the primary focus of
the seminar, especially as these issues have
influenced and continue to influence the min-
istry of the church. {K, T}
3 credits/1 unit

HD618 Jesus In Celluloid

Dietrich

This seminar studies some of the ways in
which Jesus has been depicted in film. Among
the films to be studied are: The Gospel Accord-
ing to St. Matthew, Jesus Christ Superstar, The
Last Temptation of Christ, and Jesus of
Montreal. They will be discussed in conver-
sation with scripture and with the important
images, concepts, and convictions that have
shaped Christian theology through the cen-
turies. {K, C, T}
3 credits/1 unit

HD619 Black Church Studies Seminar

Riggs, Clarke

A topical seminar exploring historical and con-
temporary aspects of the black religious ex-
perience in the United States. Topics such as
black women and religion, the civil rights
movement, and models of religious ethical
leadership in the black church tradition will
be covered. {K, T}
3 credits/1 unit

Historical Studies

HD520 History of Christian Social
Thought

Hudnut-Beumler

This course traces the thinking of Christians
on enduring topics of social and ethical con-
cern through 20 centuries of history. These
topics include war and violence, civil govern-
ment, sexual behaviors, use and ownership of
property, 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 atten-
tion given to the church's relationship to the
region's social and cultural history. While the
course is designed specifically for those go-
ing 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. {K, T}
3 credits/1 unit

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HD626 Irenaeus and His Theological
Descendants

Gonzalez

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

Doctrinal Studies

HD530 Christian Doctrine

Coleman or Staff

This course studies some particular doctrine
of the Christian faith from the perspective of
classical and contemporary Reformed theol-
ogy in conversation with other theological tra-
ditions. Attention is given both to the
development of the doctrine and to its inter-
pretation for the life and ministry of the church
in the modern world. {K, T}
3 credits/1 unit

HD531 The Theology of Calvin

Gonzalez

This seminar is an in-depth study of one or
more books of the Institutes of the Christian
Religion in the context of classical Christian
theology, the development of Reformed the-
ology, 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
Moltmann) 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 endur-
ing convictions of Reformed theology as well
as subsequent changes and developments. {K,
CB}
3 credits/1 unit

HD533 Introduction to Theology

Coleman

This course is a series of lectures on the
Apostles' Creed which attempts to examine
the central convictions of Christian faith. Com-
mentaries on the Apostles' Creed by classical
and contemporary theologians will also be
studied as examples of attempts to make the
Creed relevant to a different age. {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.
Special attention will be given to comparing
the structure of their theologies and to their
influence 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: system-
atic theology sequence or Practice of Theol-
ogy I & II. {K, T}
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
theological, philosophical, and cultural influ-
ences upon his life as well as his impact as a
"theologian of culture." It will also consider

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ways in which he anticipated some of the
transformations we now experience in a post-
Christian reality. {K, CB, T}

3 credits/1 unit

tation of biblical texts within the liturgical set-
ting in which they are to be employed. {K, T,
ML}
3 credits/1 unit

HD637 The Theology of Paul Tillich

Kline

This seminar is a study of one or more sec-
tions of Systematic Theology in the context of
classical Christian theology and contemporary
theological thought. It involves close reading
of the text and response both in brief weekly
papers and two or more larger critical stud-
ies. Prerequisites: systematic theology se-
quence, Practice of Theology I & II, or
permission of the instructor. {K, T}
3 credits/1 unit

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?" Atten-
tion will be given to the topics of incarnation,
atonement, and resurrection and to the impli-
cations of Christology for discipleship, mis-
sion, 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
Niebuhr. The seminar will focus on The Mean-
ing of Revelation, Radical Monotheism and West-
ern Culture, 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.
Special attention will be given to the interpre-

HD644 Caribbean Theology

Staff

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, eth-
nic, political, and cultural context. The course
includes an immersion experience in Jamaica
or Cuba, lectures by Caribbean theologians
and church leaders, and reading of represen-
tative texts in preparation for writing a paper
entitled "Caribbean Theology: An Apprecia-
tion and Critique." {K, C, T}
3 credits/1 unit

HD645 Church in China

Cardoza-Orlandi, Hudnut-Beumler
Examines the history, theology, and the con-
temporary context of the church in China with
particular emphasis given to issues of gospel
and culture. {K, C, T}
3 credits/1 unit

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 philoso-
phy in college. {K, CB, T}
3 credits/1 unit

Mission, Ecumenics, World
Christianity, and World Religions

HD561 World Religions and the Global
Church

Cardoza-Orlandi

This course provides an introduction to Hin-
duism, Buddhism, and Islam and their histori-
cal and contemporary relationship to

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Christianity. Lectures and class discussions
will explore the religious, theological, and
missiological interpretations of the encounters
of these religions with different Christian tra-
ditions (Roman Catholic, Orthodox, Protes-
tant, and Pentecostal). {K, C, T}
3 credits/1 unit

HD564 Faces of Protestantism in Latin
America

Cardoza-Orlandi

This course explores the history, development,
diversity, and similarities of Protestantism in
Latin America and the Caribbean. The course
studies the dynamics of these Protestantisms
with Latin American liberation theology, the
emergence of Amerindian and Afro-diaspora
religions, and the question of authentic Chris-
tianity in the Latin American and Caribbean
context. {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
theorists, Max Weber and Clifford Geertz, to
discern ways in which their insights into the
nature of leadership, authority, organizational
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 among persons of different cultural
backgrounds and practices. {K, C, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

HD666 Theologies from the Underside:
Finding God Among the Poor of
the Earth

Cardoza-Orlandi

This course explores the birth and develop-
ment of Third World theologies, particularly
in Africa, India, and Latin America. Students
and faculty discuss issues of contextualization,
ecology, inculturation, interfaith dialogue, and
the preferential option for the poor through
the readings of Merci Oduyoye, John S. Pobee,
Aylward Shorter, M.M. Thomas, Stanley
Samartha, Gustavo Gutirrez, Ruben Alves,
Elsa Tamez, and others. {K, C, T}
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
Bible and ethics. Students will develop their
understanding of that relationship as well as
models for the use of the Bible in Christian
ethical reflection in the church. {K, CB, T}
3 credits/1 unit

HD671 Theories of Justice and Social
Policy

Riggs

The focus of this seminar is the critical analy-
sis of classical and contemporary theories of
justice and their implications for social policy
regarding issues such as affirmative action,
AIDS and drug testing, health care and wel-
fare reform. {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 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 pasto-
ral-prophetic ministry for the local church. The
seminar's format will include lectures, discus-
sion, and group case analysis. {K, T ML}
3 credits/1 unit

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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
womanist ethics. The course will explore ques-
tions which compare and contrast feminist
and womanist understandings of the nature
of gender oppression, socio-religious ethical
issues in the analysis of sexism, and the pur-
pose 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,
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 opportu-
nity to engage in individualized work on vari-
ous topics in the Historical-Doctrinal Area
under the supervision of an instructor.

HD691 Independent Study in History

Clarke or Gonzalez or Hudnut-Beumler
Any term up to 3 credits/1 unit

HD692 Independent Study in Theological
German, French, or Spanish

Staff

Any term up to 3 credits/1 unit

HD693 Independent Study in Theology

Coleman or Stroup or Ernst
Any term up to 3 credits/1 unit

HD694 Independent Study in Christianity
and World Religions

Cardoza-Orlandi

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,
Ecumenics, and World
Christianity

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

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Practical Theology Area

Faculty: Charles L. Campbell (chair), Robert
Leon Carroll, Ronald H. Cram, Anna
Carter Florence, Philip R. Gehman, Darrell
L. Guder, J. William Harkins, Ben C.
Johnson, Sharon L. Mook, D. Cameron
Murchison, Rodger Nishioka, John H.
Patton, Charles E. Raynal

Required Courses for M.Div. Degree

P151 The Ministry of Worship and
Preaching

Campbell, Florence

This course provides an introduction to the
preaching and worship ministry of the
Church, focusing on the preparation and de-
livery of sermons within the context of Chris-
tian worship and on the history, theology, and
practice of worship in the Reformed and other
traditions. Prerequisites: Greek, enrollment in
New Testament exegesis.
3 credits/1 unit

P232 Introduction to Pastoral Care

Patton, Staff

This course presents pastoral care as a minis-
try of the church expressed in crisis interven-
tion, in sustaining, guiding, reconciling and
healing encounters, and in ordinary conver-
sations.
3 credits/1 unit

P322

Cram

Introduction to the Theory and
Practice Christian Education

The church is called by God to be in a con-
stant process of reformation and renewed mis-
sion. What are possible relations between our
understandings of God, mission, and educa-
tion in today's church? Students will analyze
selected contemporary educational theories
and practices, become familiar with basic edu-
cational concepts, and begin to develop their
own practical approaches as practical theolo-
gians to Christian religious education in the
church.
3 credits/1 unit

Elective Courses
General

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
format. 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, speak-
ing, and reading, but the emphasis is on writ-
ten work. All E.S.L. students are strongly
encouraged to take this class.
non-credit

Evangelism and Church Growth

P610

Wood

Bridging Gospel & Culture: The
Transcultural Gospel in Home
Mission Cultural Contexts

This course will explore the bridges between
gospel and culture from a missiological per-
spective. The gospel was communicated in the
biblical record to people groups with diverse
cultural contexts who embraced the Good
News of Missio Dei. Beginning with the bibli-
cal record, the course will explore the
transcultural aspects of the gospel. Particular
emphasis will be placed on exploring cultural
bridges which are faithful missional forms of
gospel witness relevant to particular commu-

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nities. Twenty-first century Western home
mission contexts such as individualism, tech-
nology, and ethnic pluralism provide the
contemporaneous situations for God's call
through the mediation of the Gospel of Jesus
Christ. (New Church Development D.min.
specialization required course #1) This course
is open to non-specialization students with
permission of professor.
3 credits

P611

Frontiers in Mission Strategy:
Mission Strategy Planning in
Local, Regional and National
Contexts

Wood

The course will examine strategies of holistic
church development and new church devel-
opment in particular. Missional planning in
local, regional and national contexts will be
viewed through a case study method which
critiques the church development /new church
development strategy theologically and de-
mographically. (New Church Development
D.Min. specialization required course #2) 3
credits This course is open to non-specializa-
tion students with permission of professor.

P612 The North American Mission
Field as the Context for
Evangelistic Ministry

Guder

This course provides an overview of the con-
temporary religious situation in North
America, with a focus upon the implications
of this rapidly changing context for evange-
listic mission. Diverse response in terms of
evangelistic theology and strategy are ana-
lyzed. {ML, T, CB}
3 credits/1 unit

P613 The Missional Practice of the
Christian Life

Guder

This course develops a missional understand-
ing of the disciplines and practices of the
Christian life. Particular attention is given to

the concept of baptism as general ordination
to ministry, and thus to the apostolate of the
laity as the central form of Christian mission
in the world. {ML, CB}

3 credits/1 unit

P614 Ecumenical Perspectives on the
Church's Mission (Geneva)

Guder

The contemporary discussion of the global
mission of the church is the theme of encoun-
ters with resource persons from major agen-
cies of the ecumenical movement in Geneva,
in particular the World Council of Churches
and the World Alliance of Reformed Churches.
{ML,T,C}
3 credits/1 unit

P615 Leadership for Evangelism and
Church Growth in North
American Congregations

Wood

This course will examine crucial selections
from the literature in the field. Each partici-
pant will learn to analyze a congregation, de-
velop a plan, train leadership, and give
guidance to effective growth. The class ses-
sions will exhibit a shared style of learning and
a high level of participation and student lead-
ership. {K, T, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

P616 Theology of Evangelistic Ministry

Guder

This course guides students through an inves-
tigation of diverse theological approaches to
the evangelistic ministry and outreach of the
contemporary church in North America. Un-
derstanding the church's identity and task as
the Mission of God (Missio Dei), evangelistic
ministry will be explored as the center of that
mission. The course equips students to critique
theologically various popular evangelistic
methods. {ML, T}
3 credits/1 unit

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P617 Strategies for Missional
Transformation

Guder

In order to link the theology of evangelistic
ministry with the pastoral practice, this course
examines both the theory and the methods of
congregational formation which foster
missional transformation. Special emphasis is
placed upon ministry in small groups, study-
ing the Bible missionally, and missional voca-
tion as the fundamental understanding of
Christian life and practice. {ML, T, CB}
3 credits/1 unit

Opportunity is provided for church-related
projects. Prerequisite: Introduction to Chris-
tian 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}
2 or 3 credits/1 unit

P618 Seminar in Evangelism and
Church Growth

Guder

This course examines current issues and theo-
logical approaches that relate significantly to
the church's evangelistic mandate. The semi-
nar is offered in the spring to advanced stud-
ies. The projected theme for 2000 will be
"Missional Theology Beyond the Boundaries
of North Atlantic Culture." {ML, T, CB}
3 credits/1 unit

P619 The Minister as Evangelist

Guder

The apostolic, prophetic, pastoral, and teach-
ing dimensions of the office of ministry are
integrated around the central task of evange-
listic ministry, in order to develop a theology
of the minister as evangelist to and within the
congregation. {SF, ML, CB}
3 credits/1 unit

Christian Education

P523a and b Literature for Christian
Children

Cram

This course will provide the student an op-
portunity to read widely in the area of
children's literature, and to evaluate these re-
sources theologically and educationally. This
course will be of special interest to caregivers
of children, persons who seek to establish a
children's resource center in the local church,
and teachers. This course is offered in coop-
eration with the Griffith Children's Library. {T,
K,ML}

V/i credit/1/2 unit or both sessions 3 credits/1
unit

P524 Aging and Christian Education

Cram

This course explores the relation of gerontol-
ogy and education for the teaching pastor. {T,
K,ML}
2 credits/1/2 unit

P521 Curriculum Planning and

Evaluation in the Local Church

Cram

Instructional resources available from denomi-
national and non-denominational publishers
will be introduced and analyzed. In addition,
the contexts of community, prayer, teaching,
proclamation, and service will provide the
focus for curriculum analysis and formation.

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

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P621

Cram

Growing in the Life of Christian
Faith

Based on the pioneering work of Dorothy
Bass, this class will focus on the relation (in-
dividually and corporately) of growing in the
life of Christian faith. This course will be es-
pecially valuable for those students seeking
ways of relating education, human develop-
ment and congregational life. {C, T, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

P622

Cram

Starting a Christian Education
Program in the Local
Congregation

It is likely that the seminary graduate will find
herself or himself in a congregation that does
not have an established Christian Education
program or it may have a program that is
"broken". This course will look at various ap-
proaches to starting /reinventing a Christian
Education program in the local church. In ad-
dition to classroom work, established pro-
grams in the greater Atlanta area will be
investigated. {K, ML}
1 unit/3 credits

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 school, on the play-
ground, in the band, among friends and foes,
at the doctor's office, in the grocery store, and
in front of the television. This course will focus
on contextual constructive theological contri-
butions of children, with an emphasis on prac-
tical implications for the local church. Human
development, theological reflection, and learn-
ing 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 femi-
nist studies and education, post-modern edu-
cational praxis, and cultural pluralism. (K, T,
ML}
3 credits/1 unit

P625 Christian Education in the Mega-
Church

Cram, Staff

This course will provide the student with op-
portunities to reflect theologically and educa-
tionally about practical ministry in a local
mega-church, Peachtree Presbyterian Church.
All students will meet together once a week
for group discussion. In addition, students will
choose from a "menu" of experiential options
in the life of the church from preschool to
old age. The student may choose one or sev-
eral practical options, all which will be com-
pleted under qualified supervision. {K, T, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

P628

Cram

Research Seminar on Adolescent
Religious Attitudes and Practices

This seminar will focus on current psychologi-
cal and sociological research related to ado-
lescence 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 research findings. Open to both M.Div.
and D.Min. students. No prerequisite. Stu-
dents involved in youth ministry may use
their congregational settings for research. {K,
T,ML}
3 credits/1 unit

Pastoral Care and Counseling

P539 Pastoral Care and the Aging
Process

Staff

This course explores a variety of issues relat-
ing to the aging process and older adults.
Community resources for the care of the aged
are identified. Specific proposals for parish
programs are developed. Throughout the

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course, theological dimensions of the aging
process are sought. The course includes a clini-
cal component. {C, T, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

P633 The Development of Modern
Pastoral Care

A.T.A. Staff

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

P534 Pastoral Care of Marriage and
Family Life

Patton or Staff

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.
Particular attention will be given to the rela-
tion of the student's own family to his or her
ministry to the families of others and to a theo-
logical understanding of marriage and fam-
ily life. {T, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

P636 Pastoral Counseling in the Parish

Patton or Staff

This course will explore the theory and practice
of time-limited, individual pastoral counseling,
including basic principles of psychological and
theological diagnosis, treatment planning, and
treatment management. Cases investigated will
be those typically encountered in the parish.
Case studies, lectures, role playing, and verbal
reports will be used. The theological rationale
of pastoral counseling will be explored. Prereq-
uisite: Hospital practicum or CPE. {K, T, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

P638 Crisis Counseling

Staff

Basic texts in crisis counseling will be used in
a seminar format. Training in crisis counsel-
ing will be required with one of the following

local organizations: DeKalb Rape Crisis Train-
ing; Women's Resource Center of DeKalb
County; Georgia Council on Child Abuse. This
course is designed to equip future ministers
with appropriate crisis intervention and refer-
ral skills and to foster theological reflection on
the issues raised. Prerequisite: Basic unit of
CPE, introductory pastoral care course, or
permission of the instructor. {K, T, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

P639 Principles of Pastoral Supervision

Staff

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 minis-
ters an introduction to the place of music in
worship and provide an understanding of
how music is chosen, presented, and how it
shapes the faith of the people of God. In addi-
tion, the task of the church music program, its
functions, and the pastor's relation to the
music program will be examined. Examples
of hymns and anthems will be played and dis-
cussed. {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}
V/i credits/1/2 unit

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Preaching

P650 Twentieth-Century Preaching:
Theory and Practice

Campbell

Students will examine the homiletical theory
and practice of several important twentieth-
century preachers and will explore influential
trends in contemporary homiletics. Building
on reading and class discussion, students will
develop a theology of preaching and preach
two sermons in class. Prerequisite: P151. {C,
SF, ML}
3 credits/ 1 unit

P651 Trends in Contemporary
Homiletics

Campbell

This l /i unit seminar will explore influential
trends in contemporary homiletics, including
inductive preaching, narrative preaching,
"roundtable" preaching, and "the new homi-
letic." In addition to reading and discussing
several works of homiletical theory, students
will analyze sermons and preach one time in
class. {C, ML, T}
1 1/2 credits/1/2 unit

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
meet off campus, at various locations in the
city of Atlanta, and will spend one 24 hour
period among the homeless in the city. Stu-
dents will preach sermons in contexts other
than the traditional congregation. Prerequisite:
P151. {C,SF,ML}
3 credits/ 1 unit

P653 The Preacher and the Poet

Florence

This course will explore preaching as an act
of poetic imagination. In a postmodern world
at odds with the claims of the gospel, how can
our preaching invite listeners to imagine an
alternative reality? Can an image be more

powerful than a description? Students will
consider the poet's art-language, imagination,
experience, form-as a resource for preaching.
Includes a workshop with a working poet, and
the preaching of two sermons. Prerequisite:
P151 {ML, CB, T}
3 credits/1 unit

P654 The Testimony of Preaching

Women in America: 1636 to the
Present

Florence

Is there such a thing as a "women's preaching
tradition" in America? This course argues that
there is, and that one key of its identity is the
ancient practice of "testimony." Through the
study of history-more than 350 years of rich
evidence for preaching women in this coun-
try-and theology, students will work toward
the construction of a biblical model for a
women's preaching tradition based on testi-
mony. Includes the preaching of two sermons.
Prerequisite: P151 {K, CB, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

P655 Preaching from a Feminist
Perspective

Florence

In the last two decades, feminist theology has
pushed homiletics to reexamine its norms and
sources. Students will explore what it means
to preach from a feminist perspective, asking
how these new theories and practices can
breathe life into the church's preaching min-
istry, Includes the preaching of two sermons.
Prerequisite: P151 {ML, K, T}
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

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P657 Preaching and Worship in the
Small Church

Campbell, Murchison

Taught each year with the support of the
Presbytery of Greater Atlanta, this year-long
directed study/seminar is designed for stu-
dents who are serving as pulpit supplies or
part-time pastors in small churches. Building
on the ministry that the students are perform-
ing in the churches, the seminar explores the
character of ministry in the small church, fo-
cusing in particular on worship and preach-
ing. Students not only have the chance to
discuss issues related to their ongoing minis-
try, but also receive feedback on their worship
leadership and their sermons. Prerequisite:
Permission of the instructor. {C, SF, ML}
3 credits/ 1 unit

P658 Narrative Preaching

Campbell

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}
3 credits/1 unit

P659 Preaching and Youth

Florence

How can the church engage its youth in
preaching, and what prophetic word do our
young people bring to the ministry of procla-
mation: This course explores the relationship
between preaching and youth, focusing on the
ways in which our interpretation of Scripture
and preaching of the Gospel are affected by
the particular needs, social location, and gifts
of young people. Students will prepare ser-
mons for a variety of preaching context, from
traditional congregations to retreat settings.
Prerequisite: P151 {ML, T, CB}
3 credits/1 unit

Spirituality

P576 Spiritual Formation

Johnson

This course, based on Reformed spirituality,

seeks to ground students in a vital spiritual-

ity that will lead to a vital ministry. It provides
opportunities in and out of class for students
to practice the particular disciplines that
undergird the Reformed faith. |K, SF, CB}
3 credits/1 unit

P675 Further Reaches of Prayer

Johnson

Many of us need to discover that prayer is
more than words-asking and receiving. Prayer,
in the classical sense, encompasses all the
forms of our transacting with God. This course
will explore a number of those modes fre-
quently ignored and neglected. {SF, CB, T}
3 credits/1 unit

P676 Spirituality Immersion Week

Johnson

An in-depth review of one's life through the
formative elements in Hebrew, early church,
monastic, and Reformed spirituality. An intro-
duction to the Certificate in Spiritual Forma-
tion. {K, CB, SF}
3 credits/1 unit

Ministry and Church Administration

P583 Korean-American Ministry
Staff

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

P681 Congregational Leadership and
Church Administration

Murchison

This course focuses on personal and organi-
zational issues that affect leadership and ad-
ministration in the congregational setting. It
addresses issues such as effective time man-
agement in ministry; personal financial
planning; and ongoing spiritual develop-
ment; organizational dynamics, power and
authority, communication, problem, solving,

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conflict and negotiation, coordinating person-
nel and members in mission and ministry,
stewardship, church financial management.
{C, SF, T, ML}
1 unit/3 credits

P683 Ministry Through the Year

Murchison

This course utilizes the framework of the li-
turgical calendar to orient participants to some
of the primary components of ministry that
occur over the course of a year of congrega-
tional ministry. It considers the special wor-
ship ministry pastors are called upon to lead
and the major roles of pastoral leadership that
typically are associated with various periods
of the year, including stewardship, officer edu-
cation, confirmation, and ministry in the pub-
lic domain. {K, ML, CT}
3 credits/1 unit

P687 Reflective Practice: Congregation
and Minister

Carroll, Murchison

This course is designed for M.Div. students
who have completed or who are currently
engaged in a congregation-based internship
(SM210 or SM620). The intent of the course is
to assist students to develop a model of min-
istry which is connected to their experiences
in the congregation, making extensive use of
case material developed out of the students'
experiences in the congregation. {C, CB, T, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

Independent Studies

The following courses are designed for stu-
dents who are interested in further study be-
yond the regular course offerings in the
Practical Theology Area. Permission of the in-
structor is required.

P691 Independent Study in Evangelism
and Church Growth

Guder

Any term up to 3 credits/1 unit

P692 Independent Study in Christian
Education

Cram

Any term up to 3 credits/1 unit

P693 Independent Study in Practical
Theology and Counseling

Patton or Staff

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 Florence

Any term up to 3 credits/1 unit

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

Murchison

Any term up to 3 credits/1 unit

P699 Independent Study in New
Church Development

Wood

Any term up to 3 credits/1 unit

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Interdisciplinary Courses

Required courses for M.Div. or
M.A.(T.S.) Degree

IlOO M.A.CT.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 semi-
nar after they have taken at least two courses,
but before they complete five courses.
1 unit

IllO Baptism and Evangelical Calling

Staff

This interdisciplinary course enables students
to understand the Christian identity of all those
incorporated through baptism into Christ and
Christ's community in the world. Specific at-
tention will be given to discerning how God's
grace has been at work in a student's own bap-
tism and personal history and to discerning the
particular gifts of God given to each of us for
Christian life and ministry.
Fall lunit

1111 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

1241 Alternative Context for Ministry

Carroll, Clarke, Staff

This course is a combined academic and ex-
periential study which seeks to deepen expe-
rience and understanding of a significantly
different cultural context and the mission of
the church in that context. It also provides an

opportunity for theological reflection on the
experience and its implications for ministry.
During the 1998-99 academic year, the contexts
were the inner city of Atlanta, Appalachia,
Mexico, Central Europe, and Jamaica.
Winter 3 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 between
theory and practice are either artificial or with-
out meaning. The class will give attention to
the intersection of formulating a credo and
working through an issue in ministry.
Spring and Fall 1 unit

Elective Courses

1602 Preaching the Pauline Epistles

Cousar, Campbell

In this interdisciplinary seminar students ex-
amine 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 preach
two sermons in class. {K, T, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

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

Dietrich/Stroup

This course investigates the comic grotesque
(hideously beautiful, beautifully hideous) in
Flannery O'Connor's fiction and looks into the
expression of the repressed and the possibil-
ity of rebirth and transformation. Special em-
phasis will be placed on O'Connor's
Christology. {SF, T}
3 credits/1 unit

1605 Human Sexuality

Staff

This seminar examines issues related to hu-
man sexuality from the perspectives offered
by biblical theology, Christian tradition, and

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contemporary human sciences. Issues to be
addressed will include the following: human
sexual development, gender identification,
marriage and family, church statements re-
garding sexuality, sexual abuse, sexual dys-
function, and reproductive ethics.
Presentations by selected authorities in the
field of sexology will be included. {K, T, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

1618 Presbyterian History and Polity

Clarke/Murchison

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

1606 Ritual and Mission:

Congregational Perspectives and
Practices for Transformation

Cram, Saunders

This seminar explores the nature and power of
ritual to transform both individuals and com-
munities. Topics to be examined include the
rituals that shape the lives of contemporary
North Americans; the relationship between
ritual, culture, and mission; the rituals and mis-
sionary experiences of the earliest Christians;
and ways to recover ritual as a tool for trans-
formation in the church today. {K, T, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

1617 Sin and Evil in Modern Fiction
and Film

Dietrich

Students will look at selected twentieth-century
novels, as well as film versions of some of them,
in searchof provisional answers to questions like:
Can we understand evil apart from a notion of
good? To what extent is evil social and /or per-
sonal? Can sin or evil ever be comic? Authors
studied may include Flannery O'Connor,
Nathanael West, Jay Mclnerney, Shusako Endo,
Russell Banks, and Iris Murdoch. {T,CB}
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
spiritual lives of human beings and their com-
munities. This seminar will explore concepts
and practices employed by Jews and Chris-
tians involving 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, C}
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
obsolete. 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 a Spin magazine interview with
gospel eyes? Why should we even try? This
course attempts to grapple with these ques-
tions and others like them. {CB, T, ML}
3 credits/1 unit

1622 "Love Your Enemies"

Saunders, Loring

This course will explore what the New Testa-
ment says about the gospel as practices of
hospitality and solidarity, especially as this
might find expression on the streets of urban
Atlanta. Requirements: Work with New Tes-
tament texts, reading and engagement with
secondary sources, serving breakfasts at But-
ler St. CME Church, a twenty-four hour street
tour of Atlanta, engagement with strangers
and enemies. Prerequisites: NT Survey, Exege-
sis. {CB, ML, T}
3 credits/1 unit

1623 The Historical Jesus

Cousar/Stroup

This course addresses the place of the histori-
cal Jesus in the theology of the church and in
the life of faith. Particular attention is given
to the various "quests" for the Jesus history,
including the work of the Jesus seminar, and
to the relation of faith and history in the
"quests." {K, T, CB}
3 credits/1 unit

1624 Preaching from the Old Testament

Campbell, O'Connor

This course will explore issues and possibili-
ties in preaching from the Old Testament. We

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will focus on selected texts of various genres
and their contributions to the faith struggles
in the contemporary church. Prerequisites
P151,B141 {K/T,ML}
3 credits/1 unit

1666 Apocalypse Now!

Campbell, Saunders

This seminar explores the Apocalypse of John
(Revelation) as literature of prophetic discern-
ment, judgment, and hope for Christian com-
munities oppressed or seduced by imperial
power and piety. We will read the Apocalypse
in community, looking especially for the mod-
els it offers for doing liturgy and proclama-
tion as forms of social formation and
resistance. {K,C,SF,CB,T,ML}
3 credits/1 unit

concept and/or issue that will undergird the
development of cross-cultural theologies that
are interdisciplinary in content as well as
methodologically. The course is ordinarily
designed as an intensive reading course with
dialogical discussion of the readings and a fi-
nal paper integrating the conceptual and/or
methodological insights of the topic into their
theological reflection. Topic for spring, 1999:
The Social Construction of Race, Gender, and
Class. This is a Doctor of Ministry course and
Master of Divinity students may register with
permission of instructor. Hardware and soft-
ware requirements for this class are: PC with
at least a 28.8 baud modem, an Internet con-
nection through any Internet Service Provider,
a current Internet browser, an email account/
email access, Windows 95 or better.
3 credits/1 unit

1710 Tutorials in Cross-Cultural
Studies

Riggs, Staff

A topical seminar in which students and a

professor study in depth a core theoretical

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
(Basic)

Carroll Staff

For a minimum of 10 full-time weeks (or its
equivalent), the student engages in the minis-
try of a teaching congregation, serving in a
broad range of pastoral functions, and engag-
ing in a structured process of theological re-
flection with a supervising pastor and lay
committee. Prerequisites: The Eucharist and
the Church's Mission, Worship and Preaching.
Summer (full-time); or Fall/Spring (part-
time) 2 units

Elective Courses

SM213 Internship in Youth Ministry

Carroll

This internship engages the student in minis-
try 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) 1 or 2 units

SM414 Intern Year: Congregation

Carroll

This full-time internship provides an in-depth
experience in the life and ministry of a teach-
ing congregation over the course of a full year.
An experienced pastor and a lay committee,
utilizing an action-reflection process for learn-
ing supervises the ministry of the intern. Stu-
dents may elect to earn one additional unit be
taking an approved two-week course during
the January term. Prerequisite: completion of
at least 20 units. {C, ML}
Twelve months (full-time) 2 units, plus option
ofl additional unit for January elective

SM415 Intern Year: Urban Ministry

Carroll

The student serves for a full year in one or

more ministry settings, seriously engaging the

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realities of the city, especially in ministry with
the poor. The internship seeks to develop in-
sights and skills needed for ministry in the
urban context. Students may elect to earn one
additional unit by taking an approved two-
week course during the January term. Prereq-
uisite: completion of at least 20 units. {C, ML}
Twelve months (full-time) 2 units, plus option
ofl additional unit for January elective

SM416 Intern Year: International

Carroll

The student engages for 12 months in the min-
istry 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. Prerequisite:
completion of at least 20 units. {C, ML}
Twelve months (full-time) 2 units, plus option
ofl additional unit for January elective

SM417 Intern Year: Campus Ministry

Carroll

The student is engaged in a full year in minis-
try in a college or university context, working
with a church-related agency of campus min-
istry to serve students, faculty, and /or admin-
istrative personnel. Supervision is provided
by an experienced campus minister or other
approved clergy. Prerequisite: completion of
at least 20 units. {C, ML}
Twelve months (full-time) 2 units, plus option
ofl additional unit for January elective

identity and skills, interpersonal competence,
and enhanced abilities for theological reflec-
tion. Clinically trained supervisors provide
educational leadership. CPE placement may
be only in hospitals, congregations, prisons,
and other institutions accredited by the Asso-
ciation for Clinical Pastoral Education. This
course is one of several options for meeting
the D.Min. requirement for Supervised Min-
istry. {C, T, ML}
Any term, usually Summer 6 credits/2 units

SM611 Clinical Pastoral Education
(Advanced Unit)

Staff

Additional units of CPE build upon the learn-
ings of the final unit and provide pastoral edu-
cation over a period of a full year. Prerequisite:
Basic unit of CPE. Note: The maximum num-
ber of units one may apply to the M.Div. de-
gree is four. Additional units earned may be
applied to another degree program. {C, T, ML}
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 minis-
try settings seriously engaged in realities of
the city, especially in ministry to the poor. The
internship seeks to develop insights and skills
needed for effectiveness in the urban context.
{C, ML}

Summer (full-time) 2 units
Fall or Spring (part-time) 1 unit per semester

SM418 Intern Year: Independent Study

Carroll

This independent study is available to stu-
dents seeking to gain significant experiences
of ministry under supervision in specialized
areas not designated above in other yearlong
internships. Prerequisite: completion of at
least 20 units. {C, ML}

Twelve months (full-time) 2 units, plus option
ofl additional unit for January elective

SM617 Internship in Campus Ministry
(Basic)

Carroll

This internship provides a basic introduction
to ministry in the context of a college or uni-
versity community. Campus chaplain or pas-
tor of campus-related congregation provides
supervision. {C, ML}
Summer (full-time) 2 units, Fall or spring
(part-time) 1 unit per semester

SM610

Staff

Practicum in Clinical Pastoral
Education (Basic Unit)

CPE brings students into supervised encoun-
ters with people in order to develop pastoral

SM620 Congregation-Based Internship
(Advanced)

Carroll

This internship provides the student with the

opportunity to gain congregational experience

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beyond what is required in SM210. One may
concentrate on a specialization, e.g., Christian
education, pastoral care, social ministry, or
seek a broad range of experience. The course
helps to develop further one's identity and
competence in ministry. Prerequisites: SM210
and completion of at least 20 units. {C, ML}
Summer (full-time) 2 units
Fall/Spring (part-time) 1 unit per semester

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) 2 units
Fall or Spring (part-time) 1 unit per semester

SM690 Supervised Ministry: Independent
Study

Carroll

Summer (full-time) 2 units

Fall or Spring (part-time) 1 unit per semester

D.Min. Courses

SM680 Practicum: General

Carroll

This doctoral practicum, designed by the stu-
dent and approved supervisor, may be done
in a variety of contexts. It emphasizes minis-
try with a focus different from those below in
SM 681-685. Students engage in a ministry of
the church, usually outside the student's nor-
mal setting for ministry, and utilize an action-
reflection learning process with a peer group
and an approved supervisor.
6 credits

SM681 Practicum in Preaching

Carroll

D.Min. students work with a peer group and
an approved supervisor to evaluate their own
preaching, learn from the preaching of others,
and utilize a variety of preaching resources.
6 credits

SM682 Practicum in Christian
Spirituality

Carroll

This course is recommended for D.Min. stu-
dents in the Christian Spirituality specializa-
tion. It involves engagement in a ministry of
the church related to spiritual formation, su-
pervision by an approved supervisor, and
sharing issues and concerns in a peer group
with an action-reflection process.
6 credits

SM683 Practicum in Gospel and Culture

Carroll

This course is recommended for eligible
D.Min. students in the Gospel and Culture
specialization. It is designed to meet the ma-
jor challenges of this specialization and will
involve students in a ministry of the church
with particular aspects of modern culture. Stu-
dents will work with a peer group and an ap-
proved supervisor in an action-reflection
process.
6 credits

SM684 Practicum in Cross Cultural
Context

Carroll

This practicum is recommended for D.Min.
students in the Cross-Cultural specialization.
Students from different cultures work in pairs
to experience the ministry of their colleague.
6 credits

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

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Th.D. and D.Min. Courses

The Th.D. and D.Min. programs consist pri-
marily of advanced courses provided by par-
ticipating schools in the Atlanta Theological
Association. The 600 level courses in this cata-
log, together with advanced courses at the
Candler School of Theology, Erskine Theologi-
cal 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

Staff

This basic seminar on ministry theory and
career analysis is required for all D.Min. stu-
dents.
6 credits

ATA403 Project Proposal Workshop

Staff

This workshop focuses on the theory of dis-
sertation construction. It also assists students
in developing project proposals and under-
standing the use of the library for dissertation
research. Required of Columbia D.Min. stu-
dents.
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
personhood are examined to assess their rel-
evance 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 pasto-
ral care are examined as a means of assisting
students in developing a pastoral theological
method appropriate to the ministry of pasto-
ral counseling. Th.D. core course.
3 credits

ATA477 Seminar in Pastoral Supervision

A.T.A. Staff

This seminar provides doctoral students in
pastoral counseling with the experience of
pastoral supervision under the guidance of
clinical supervisors. It acquaints students with
the expanding literature on pastoral supervi-
sion from a variety of disciplines. Students
may register for ATA477 and ATA477b.
3 credits

ATA478 Group Therapy: Theory, Process,
and Application

Staff

This course is designed to provide a broad
overview of group therapy permitting mo-
ment by moment and longer term
conceptualizations of what happens in group
therapy, how this affects individuals in the
group, and how we may use this effect thera-
peutically.
6 credits per year

ATA481 Pastoral Counseling Research
Seminar

A.T.A. Staff

This seminar focuses on research methodol-
ogy in pastoral counseling and pastoral the-
ology. At least two semesters of the seminar
are required for Th.D. students, and they may
choose to take two additional semesters of this
course instead of registering for three semes-
ter 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 six semester credits).
3 credits per year

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ATA485 Counseling Practicum

Pattern 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 "The Theory and Tech-
nique of Individual Counseling," ATA485b
"Assessment and Treatment from the Perspec-
tive of Ego Psychology and Object Relations
Theory," ATA485c "Professional Develop-
ment: Working with Disorders of the Self," and
ATA485d "Professional Development: The
Therapist's Self" for a total of 18 semester cred-
its. Required of Th.D. students.
9 credits per year

ATA489 Directed Study

A.T.A. Staff

Taken at recommendation of the adviser.

Credit as assigned

ATA496 Doctoral Project

A.T.A. Staff

Required of all D.Min. students. May be

elected by Th.D. students instead of three of

the hours available in ATA 481.

6 credits

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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 weekday 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 ex-
empt from B021.

Advanced Placement and Special Studies

Students who have strong backgrounds in particular fields of the curriculum or
who demonstrate unusual proficiency in their work are given opportunities for spe-
cial placement or for independent work. Requests for flexibility in a student's pro-
gram should be made to the Dean of 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 sev-
eral 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 require-
ments 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 se-
mesters for a total of two units. For additional information, see the chairperson of
the area of interest.

Ordination Exams

Students in the Master of Divinity degree program who become candidates for
ordination in the Presbyterian Church (USA) are required to take written examina-

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tions in the areas of Bible, theology, worship and sacraments, and polity. There is
ample opportunity within the regular basic degree curriculum 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 denomina-
tional 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

4.0

Outstanding

A-

3.7

Superior

B+

3.3

Very good

B

3.0

Good

B-

2.7

Slightly above standard

C+

2.3

Standard

c

2.0

Slightly below standard

c-

1.7

Below standard

D

1.0

Serious deficiencies

F

0.0

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 com-
pleted 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 conclusion of an approved extension.

Third year students may choose to take up to two units 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 mastery of the content of the course to
merit recommendation for graduation.

U unsatisfactory, for work which represents insufficient mastery of the content of the course
to merit recommendation for graduation.

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 temporary notation carries credit.

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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 semes-
ter 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 sum-
mer term. For lengthy illnesses or similar reasons, a longer period may be estab-
lished, 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 be-
low 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:

A

4.0

B-

2.7

A-

3.7

C+

2.3

B+

3.3

C

2.0

B

3.0

F

0.0

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.

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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 60 days to complete the work. Under
unusual circumstances the student may petition the professor for an extension of an
additional 30 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

Moral Conduct

The faculty and the Board of Trustees of Columbia Theological Seminary reserve
the right to refuse to grant a degree to any individual in any degree program whose
moral conduct raises serious questions about that person's personal integrity or fit-
ness for service in the Christian church. Persons are accepted into degree programs
with the requirement that should they become the subject of criminal, civil, or eccle-
siastical proceedings they will report the fact of those proceedings and their out-
comes to the Judicial Commission of the faculty. The determination of when not to
award a degree based upon moral failings of the candidate is the sole and exclusive
province of the institution, represented by its faculty and Board of Trustees.

Independent Study

Students in all degree programs are encouraged to design and pursue their own
program of independent research and study as a part of the elective offerings. Con-
tracts for reading courses and research projects may be drawn up with faculty mem-
bers 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 measured by
the number of credits earned, a system of course valuation is necessary to assure
balance in the curriculum. Columbia estimates a semester credit as approximately
42 to 45 working hours, except for certain supervised ministry and clinical programs
whose work investment is determined by the contract for the particular course. Units
are equivalent to 150 hours. 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 College; 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.

Thomas Erskine Clarke 1973

Professor of American Religious History

A.B. University of South Carolina; B.D. Columbia Theological

Seminary; Th.M., Ph.D. Union Theological Seminary in Virginia

His area of study is U.S. religious history, with special attention to the
relationship of religion to its social/cultural context and to the history
of religion in the South. He directs Columbia's international program.

Charles Blanton Cousar 1960

Samuel A. Cartledge Professor of New Testament Language, Literature,
and Exegesis

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

His area of current study involves a literary and theological
consideration of New Testament texts, with a special interest in the
interpretation of the letters of Paul.

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

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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.

Darrell L. Guder 1997

Peachtree Professor of Evangelism and Church Growth
Ph.D. University of Hamburg

His interests lie in the area of evangelism as domestic missiology. He is
involved in international theological education and in questions
concerning gospel and culture.

James Hudnut-Beumler 1993

Dean of Faculty and 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.

E. Elizabeth Johnson 1998

Professor of New Testament Language, Literature, and Exegesis
B.G.S. Ohio University; M.Div., Ph.D. Princeton Theological
Seminary

She is interested in the ways the church uses the Bible to think about its
faith and life. She is particularly drawn to the Pauline letters and how
they invite us to engage in substantive theological reflection about who
God is and what Jesus's death and resurrection mean for human life
and society.

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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.

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.

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.

i.

John Hull Patton 1965

Professor of Pastoral Theology and Director of Th.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.

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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.

Charles L. Campbell 1991

Associate Professor of Homiletics

B.A. Hendrix College; D.Min. Union Theological Seminary in

Virginia; S.T.M. Yale University; Ph.D. Duke University

He is interested in the biblical, theological, and ethical dimensions of
preaching and worship. More specifically, his work focuses on the
Christological and ecclesiological aspects of preaching and on the
implications of character ethics and contemporary Radical Reformation
ethics for preaching.

Robert Leon Carroll, Jr. 1983

Associate Professor of Supervised Ministry

B.S. University of Southern Mississippi; M.Div. Columbia

Theological Seminary

His interests include congregational studies, social ministry, especially
in the context of the urban church, and pastoral supervision.

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.

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Ronald H. Cram 1991

Associate Professor of Christian Education

B.A. California State University, Long Beach; M.A., Ph.D.

Princeton Theological Seminary

His current research and teaching interests include the religious
education of children, ritual and religious education, moral education
and the practices of Christian faith, religious education in an era of
"expanding religion," teaching strategies for adult learners,
andreflective practice in religious education.

Philip R. Gehman 1985

Dean of Students

A.B. Wheaton College; M.Div. Columbia Theological Seminary;

D.Min. Union Theological Seminary in Virginia

His current interests include the creation of a community environment
in which theological education may flourish, educational administration
and leadership, the preparation for ministry and call processes of the
PC(USA), and effective student transition into the practice of ministry.

Rodger Yutaka Nishioka 2000

Associate Professor of Christian Education

B.A. Seattle Pacific University; M.A. (T.S.) McCormick

Theological Seminary

His braoader focus is on equipping pastors for their role as teachers
and leaders in the educational ministry of the church. He brings
particular interest in building a congregation's youth ministry and is
currently researching what attracts young adults to the church.

Charles E. Raynal III 1999

Director of Advanced Studies and Associate Professor of Theology
B.A. Davidson College; B.D. Union Theological Seminary in
Virginia; M.A., Ph.D. Yale University

His areas of interest include pastoral ministry and Reformed theology,
which can nurture the life of the church through preaching, teaching,
pastoral care, and mission in and for the world.

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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 interests are in the areas of: descriptive ethical analysis
addressing the relationship between social processes of oppression and
socio-religious ethical praxis; ethical discourse which bridges the gap
between womanist religious scholarship and the practice of ministry in
the church; moral foundations for public policy; and, the church and
its role in social justice ministry.

Carlos F. Cardoza-Orlandi 1994

Assistant Professor of World Christianity

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

of Puerto Rico; Th.M., Ph.D. Princeton Theological Seminary

His research interests include historical, religious, and missiological
interpretations of the encounter of religions especially in Latin American
and the Caribbean; the globalization of Christianity and its challenges
to the Christian church; and themes, theories, and theology in the study
of religion.

Margit Ernst 1999

Assistant Professor of Theology

Dipl. Theo. University of Goettingen, Germany;

Ph.D. University of Goettingen, Germany

Her current research and teaching interests focus on rediscovering the
meaning of the principle "Reformed but always being reformed by the
Word of God" in view of contemporary challenges of the church.

Sharon L. Mook 1999

Assistant Professor of Pastoral Theology and Care

B.S. Slippery Rock University; M.Div. Princeton Theological

Seminary; D.Min. Southern Methodist University; Ph.D. Luther

Seminary

Her interests include the process of healing and reconciliation, with
particular concern for the care of clergy and clergy families; the
formation of well-grounded pastoral identities; and the interaction of
personal histories and social, economic, and cultural contexts in pastoral
care and counseling.

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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.

Mark Douglas 1999

Instructor in Christian Ethics

B.A. Colorado College; M.Div., Th.M. Princeton Theological

Seminary; Ph.D. Candidate, University of Virginia

His current research and teaching interests include ethics in neo-
orthodox theologies, medical and business ethics, the American
philosophical tradition of pragmatism, and the role of religion in
political philosophy.

Anna Carter Florence 1998

Instructor in Preaching and Worship

B.A. Yale University; M.Div., Ph.D. Candidate, Princeton

Theological Seminary

She is interested in historical, theological, aesthetic, and performative
dimensions of preaching and in reflecting on the theories and practices
that emerge when preaching engages other fields and different
traditions. Her current research focuses on testimony, feminist theology,
the role of experience in preaching, and the history of preaching women.

John William Harkins III 1999

Instructor in Pastoral Theology and Care

B.A. Rhodes College; M.Div. Vanderbilt University Divinity

School, Ph.D. Candidate, Vanderbilt University

He is interested in applications of pastoral theology, care, and counseling
to both congregational life and clinical settings. Research interests
include psychoanalytic theory, marriage and family therapy, and
psychological/religious dimensions of literature and film.

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Christine Roy Yoder 1998

Instructor in Old Testament Language, Literature, and Exegesis
B.A. Swarthmore College; M.Div., Ph.D. Candidate, Princeton
Theological Seminary

Her research interests include creation theology, wisdom literature, the
socio-historical and theological dynamics of the post-exilic period,
women in the Bible, and the history and methodology of biblical
interpretation.

M. Tim Browning 1995

Director of the John Bulozv 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
L church members and ministers and also in the history of the Christian

Ik. Church (Disciples of Christ).

Richard S. Dietrich 1992

Director of the Lay Institute of Faith and Life

B.A. Carleton College; M.A. Tulane University; D.Min. Union

Theological Seminary in Virginia

It is in the lives of Christian 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.

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H. Stanley Wood 1997

Director of the Center for New Church Development

B.A. San Diego State University; M.Div., Th.M. Princeton

Theological Seminary; D.Min. Fuller Theological Seminary;

Ph.D. University of Aberdeen

His research and teaching interests focus on new church development,
evangelism and church development, church renewal, and the study
of demographics in relation to ministry.

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Adjunct /Visiting Professors

Dana Campbell, M.Ed.

Nancy de Claisse-Walford, Ph.D

Joan Gray, M.Div

Shirley Guthrie, Ph.D.

John William Harkins III, M.Div.

Joyce Holly day, M.Div.

Wade P. Huie, Ph.D

Rodney Hunter, Ph.D.

C. Benton Kline, Ph.D.
Calvin W. Kropp, Th.D.
Eduard Loring, Ph.D.
Marie McCarthy, Ph.D.
Porter Remington, M.M.
Gibson Stroup, M.Div.
Edward Wimberly, Ph.D.

Clinical Pastoral Education Supervisors

Robin Booth
Robin C. Brown-Haithco
Charles A. Carpenter
Franklin D. Duncan
Kerry Duncan
Brenda K. Green
Jasper N. Keith, Jr.
Eugene T. Locke
Ronald W. Lovelace

Janet M. Lutz
Robert R. Morris
Thomas N. Mozley III
Miriam A. Needham
Dorothy Dale Owen
Teresa Elaine Snorton
Elwood H. Spackman, Jr.
Joseph W. Whitwell, Jr.

Supervising Pastors for Congregation-Based Internships 1998-99

George Alexander
Stephen Austin
Harry Barrow
John Bell
Robert Bohler
James Bowden
David Bower
Beverly Brigman
Currie Burris
Douglas Childers
Mary Jane Cornell
Joseph Crawford
Ernest W. Davis
David Delph
Joe Donaho
Gerald Durley
Elizabeth Duttera
Virginia Ellis
Scott Erdman
Coile Estes

Robert Glaser
Stephen Goyer
Joan Gray
Joseph Harvard
Ruth Hicks
William Holmes
Paul Hooker
Jeffrey Hosmer
Martin Johnstone
Christopher Jones
David Jones
In Soo Jung
Jasper Keith
Gary Kelly
Young Kim II
Malcolm Laing
Glenroy Lalor
Eugene Lassiter
Martin Lifer

James Lowry
David Marshall
Robert McBride
Stephen Montgomery
Vance Nesbit
Clifford Nunn
Lori Pistor
Robert Ratchford
Robert Reno
Kimberly Richter
Timothy Rogers-Martin
Glenna Shepherd
James Simpson
Earl Smith
Cary Speaker
Roderick Stone
Gibson Stroupe
Catherine Taylor
George Walker
Scott Weimer

Supervisors for Internships in Specialized Ministries 1998-99

Edward Ellis
Julie Johnson

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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

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

Ludwig Richard Max Dewitz

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

James Herbert Gailey, Jr.

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

Shirley Caperton Guthrie, Jr.

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

Douglas W. Hix

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

Wade Prichard Huie, Jr.

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

Oscar J. Hussel

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

Jasper Newton Keith, Jr.

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

James D. Newsome, Jr.

B.A. Millsaps College; B.D., Th.M. Columbia Theological Seminary; Ph.D. Vanderbilt
University

J. Will Ormond

A.B. University of Alabama; B.D. Columbia Theological Seminary; Th.M. Princeton
Theological Seminary; Ph.D. University of Glasgow; D.D. Southwestern at Memphis

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Harold Bailey Prince

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

Robert H. Ramey, Jr.

B.A./B.S. Hampden-Sydney College; B.D., Th.M., D.Min. Union Theological Seminary in
Virginia; D.D. Hampden-Sydney College

Hubert Vance Taylor

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

Ronald Stewart Wallace

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

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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
Linda G. Sabo, Registrar
Stoncil Boyette, Systems Coordinator
Porter Remington, Seminary Musician
Dana Campbell, Instructor of Writing
Jane Gleim, Staff Associate

Office of Advanced Studies

Charles E. Raynal III, Director

Linda Lehfeldt, Administrative Assistant

Office of Supervised Ministry

Robert Leon Carroll, Jr., Director
Rhonda Weary, Staff Associate

Office of Continuing Education

Rebecca Skillern Parker, Director

Lay Institute of Faith and Life

Richard S. Dietrich, Director

Linda Morningstar, Associate Director

Kristen Anderson, Staff Associate

International Theological Education
Program

T. Erskine Clarke, Director
Bonnie Shoemaker, Staff Associate

Christian Spirituality Program

Ben Campbell Johnson, Director
Julie Johnson, Associate Director
Nan B. Johnson, Staff Associate
Audrey Edmondson, Staff Associate

Center for New Church Development

H. Stanley Wood, Director

John Bulow Campbell Library

M. Tim Browning, Director of the Library
Clayton H. Hulet, Associate Director and

Reference Librarian
Randy Tyndall, Media Specialist
Linda K. Davis, Technical Services Librarian
Barbara Sims-King, Serials /Interlibrary

Loan Librarian
Mary Martha Riviere, Circulation Librarian
Michael A. Arseneau, Technical Services

Librarian
Licia F. Duncan, Systems Librarian
Carol Wade, Acquisitions Assistant
Rachael Glass, Filing Assistant
Michelle Boddie, Processing Assistant

Faculty Support Staff

Debbie Hitchcock, Staff Associate for

Pastoral Care
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

Cynthia Anderson, Administrative Assistant

Office of Admissions

Ann Clay Adams, Director of Admissions
Jewel E. Kirkus, Staff Associate

Office of Financial Aid

Robin S. Dietrich, Director

Office of Business and Finance

John W. Gilmore, Vice President for Business

and Finance
Holly Caswell, Assistant Treasurer
Marilyn Ault, Bookkeeper
Leisa McDonald, Facilities Coordinator
Judy Graves, Staff Associate

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Bookstore

Suanne SauerBrun, Bookstore Manager
Joan Murchison, Staff Associate

Buildings and Grounds

A. Cecil Moore, Jr., Superintendent
Betty Cook, Housekeeper
Lillie Cook, Housekeeper
Eloise Hancock, Housekeeper
Golden Griffieth, Maintenance
Larry Griffin, Maintenance
Alexander Oliver, Maintenance

Office of Development and Seminary
Relations

Richard T. DuBose, Vice President of

Development and Seminary Relations
Juliette J. Harper, Director of Publications

and Publicity
Angus McQueen, Director of Development

Services
Elizabeth Orth, Administrative Assistant
Barbara G. Poe, Communications, Alumni/

Alumnae and Church Relations Assistant
Diane Thome, Gift Records Coordinator
Camille Howard, Receptionist
Bonneau H. Dickson, Field Representative

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Support of Columbia Seminary

Since 1828, the mission of Columbia Theological Seminary has been to prepare
ministers to proclaim the Gospel. In addition to providing the initial preparation for
ministry, we are committed to nurturing those already ordained through continuing
education and serving as a resource and intellectual center for the entire church.

Support from individuals, churches, church-related organizations, and founda-
tions (in the form of new gifts, gifts to endowment, and endowment income from
previous gifts) account for 68 percent of the seminary's annual budget. The remain-
der comes from tuition and fees (17.7 percent), revenue from continuing education
and other seminary programs (12.4 percent), and the Theological Education Fund of
the Presbyterian Church (USA) (2.3 percent).

The seminary is deeply grateful to those churches and individuals who continue
to support Columbia with their many gifts of financial support and their prayers.
Columbia is also indebted to its supporting synods for their endorsement and assis-
tance in increasing the seminary's endowment through capital fund campaigns.

Columbia Friendship Circle

The Columbia Friendship Circle consists of thousands of Presbyterian Women
throughout the church who provide invaluable service to the seminary by praying
for the seminary and telling its story; encouraging promising men and women to
consider the ministry and Columbia Seminary; visiting Columbia Seminary regu-
larly and participating in the life of the school; and providing financial assistance to
the seminary in response to specific needs each year.

Columbia is most grateful for the support it receives from the Columbia Friend-
ship Circle, now more than $30,000 annually.

Alumni/ Alumnae Association

All alumni /alumnae of Columbia Seminary are members of the Alumni/Alum-
nae Association. They are represented by an Alumni/ Alumnae Council. Classes hold
yearly reunions during the Columbia Colloquium, a special lecture series for alumni/
alumnae and other clergy.

A highlight of this annual meeting is the presentation of the Distinguished Ser-
vice Awards. These awards, based on nominations from Columbia alumni /alum-
nae, are presented to alumni /alumnae who have distinguished themselves in faithful
service to ministry and the church. The 1998 recipients were Charles L. Landrum '34
and W. Frank Harrington '60. The 1999 recipients were J. Eade Anderson '50 and
James O. Speed '57.

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Alumni /Alumnae Council

Executive Committee

President - Trisha L. Senterfitt '93

Vice President - Ford F. G'Segner '70

Secretary /Treasurer - Stephen J. Sloop '68

Immediate Past President - Harry Barrow '74

Class of 1999
J. Lawrence Cuthill '72
Robert A. Dobbins '53
Martin L. Harkey '63
W. Douglas Hood '87
William F. Lee '55
William G. Phipps '68
E. Joyce Rimes '73
Trisha L. Senterfitt '93
Lib McGregor Simmons '79
James R. Weldon '90

Class of 2000
Mary Amos '84
Stephen Bacon '61
Ronald A. Botsford '71
Francis M. Burriss '83
Robert S. Dendy '57
Eleana M. Garrett '95
Ford F. G'Segner '70
Paul H. Lang '92
Stephen J. Sloop '68
J. Gary Waller '59

Class of 2001
David J. Bailey '82
Harry Barrow '74
Jan L. Blissit '86
James E. Bowden '64
Bert K. Carmichael '67
Lamar Potts '74
James T. Richardson '65
Clyde Wiley '80
Debbie Dunlap Wells '91

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Board of Trustees

Dr. Joanna M. Adams

Chair
Mr. David Quattlebaum

Vice Chair

The Rev. David B. Cozad

Secretary
Ms. Linda Wells

Assistant Secretary

Synod of South Atlantic

Mr. Howell E. Adams, Jr. (2001)*

Atlanta, Georgia
Mr. James Adams (1999)

Toccoa, Georgia
Mr. John G. Aldridge (1999)

Atlanta, Georgia
Dr. John N. Bartholomew (1999)

Jacksonville, Florida
Mr. Clarence Boone (1999)

Atlanta, Georgia
Mrs. Frankie Calcote (2000)

Charleston, South Carolina
Dr. Franklin D. Colclough (2000)

Florence, South Carolina
Mrs. Ann D. Cousins (2001)

Atlanta, Georgia
The Rev. David B. Cozad (2000)

Sarasota, Florida
Dr. Richard M. Cromie (1998)

Palm Beach, Florida
Mrs. Florida S. Ellis (1999)

Atlanta, Georgia
Dr. Margaret Greer Miller (2000)

Orlando, Florida
Mr. William S. Morris III (2001)

Augusta, Georgia
Ms. Jean Norman (2000)

Pensacola, Florida
Mr. Robert Pattillo (2000)

Atlanta, Georgia
Dr. William Pender (1999)

Rock Hill, South Carolina
Mr. David Quattlebaum (2001)

Greenville, South Carolina
Mr. Jefferson V. Smith (2001)

Greer, South Carolina
Mr. John H. Weitnauer, Jr. (2000)

St. Simons Island, Georgia
Mrs. Rosalyn White (2001)

Washington, D.C.
Mrs. Sue Wieland (1999)

Atlanta, Georgia

Synod of Living Waters
Mrs. Suzanne Benton (2001)

Birmingham, Alabama
Dr. William T. Bryant (2000)

Franklin, Tennessee
Dr. Vernon Hunter (2000)

Point Clear, Alabama
Mr. Frank S. James III (1999)

Birmingham, Alabama
Dr. James S. Lowry (2001)

Memphis, Tennessee
Mrs. Betty Nichols (2000)

Jackson, Mississippi
Mrs. Lucimarian Roberts (1999)

Biloxi, Mississippi
Dr. Cordell Wynn (1999)

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Mr. Thomas Yount (2001)

Nashville, Tennessee

At Large

Dr. Joanna M. Adams (2000)

Atlanta, Georgia
Mr. John A. Conant (2001)

Atlanta, Georgia
The Rev. Joseph S. Harvard III (1999)

Durham, North Carolina
Mr. V. Blaine Hill (1999)

Decatur, Georgia
Mr. William E. Scheu (2001)

Jacksonville, Florida
Mr. Dae Y. Shin (2000)

Tampa, Florida
Mr. Frank Skinner (1999)

Atlanta, Georgia
Dr. Douglas W. Oldenburg (President)

Decatur, Georgia

*Year term expires.

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Students

Graduating Class of 1998

Doctor of Ministry

Ben Robert Alford
Larry Douglas Baskin
Gregory Boyer Champagne
James Staples Clifford II
William Scott Conner
Linda Jean Dickerson
James Edward Gripton
David Augustin Hodge
Barry Claxton Howard
Joseph Lenoise Johnson
Julie Ann Johnson
Walk Claridge Jones IV
Peter Robert Keith
Casey Reginald Kimbrough
Gary Eugene Laird
Paul Austin Layton
Josephine Mellichamp Locklair
Robert Duncan McCall
James Timothy Miller
Roger Gayle Miller
Louis Oats
Edwin Hoyt Pettus
Thomas Nelson Rains
Daniel Drew Robinson
Donovan Anthony Thomas
James Alexander Ward, Jr.
James S. Welch, Jr.

Master of Theology

John W. Daniels, Jr.
Insook Lee

John Christopher Michael
Christopher Allen Price

Master of Divinity

Mark Stephen Adams
Willie J. Bailey
Randy Lynn Barge
Brent Arlon Barry
Jocelyn Carol Bauer
Ashley Michele Beaty
Paul Scott Brokaw
Kevin Michael Campbell
Amy Elizabeth Cantrell
Lynn Rubier Capron

Michael Parish Capron
Charles Yong-Wha Chai
John Edward Cole
Yvonne Marie Collie-Pendleton
William Kevin Conley
Laura Smith Conrad
S. Chrystal Cook
Kathryn Lee Crissman
Laura Auman Cunningham
Eugene W. Diamond
Sarah Townsend Diehl
Donald Edward Feuerbach
David Eugene Furlough
Evelyn M. Gifford
Cassandra Annette Graham
Todd Howell Green
Thomas Pearcefield Groome III
Helen Roan Heffington
Carolyn Kurtz Heyward
David Michael Horton
Amy Louise Justice
Howard Hyung Joo Kim
Pamela Nancy Leach
Jennifer Lynn McGee
William Alexander Nickles
Paul Marshall Ogne
Harmon Scott Ramsey
Timothy Thomas Read
Robert Ab Sparks IV
Oscar Henry Stewart, Jr.
Jan Stewart Tolbert
Michael Christian Wingard
Koji Nichols Yoda

Master of Arts in Theological
Studies

Thomas Michael Baugh

Ramona Best Davidson

Mark Fuller Griffin

Patricia Flynn Jebbia

Sallie Elizabeth Tucker McDaniel

Vanessa Denise McLain

Linda Christen Morningstar

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1998-99 Academic Scholarship Recipients

Dr. Vernon S. Broyles, Jr. Scholarships

David Bender
Rebecca Davis
Carol DiGiusto

John Bulow Campbell Scholarships

Betsy Flory
Lauren Furr-Vancini
Blaine Hill

Victor Feliberty-Ruberte

Laurie Fields

Andrew Foster-Connors

Shannon Kershner
Meda Stamper
Jennifer Stone

George Henry Cornelson Scholarships

Maxine Edwards Sue Kim

Adam Flynt Amy Lehr

Jonathan Kaplan Juliann Pugh

Ok-Kee Kim Erin Sharp

The Reverend Harry Keller Holland Scholarship

Timothy Reynolds

Honor Scholarships

Anne Apple
Joshua Braley

Karla Fleshman
Peggy McClure

/. Erskine Love, Jr. Merit Scholarships

Jennifer Fouse Rix Threadgill

Florence Hill Morris Memorial Scholarships

Robert Alexander Gregory Kershner

Jonathan Carroll Wendy Neff

Katherine Foster-Connors Connie Weaver

John L. Newton Scholarships

Christopher Crotwell
Diane Freelander
Caroline Kelly
Gerone Lockhart

John I. Smith Scholarships

Kathryn Summers Bean
Bettina Kilburn
Robert Laukoter
David Lindsay
Ruth Lovell

Jonathan Mack
Anna McArthur
Ashley Seaman

Melanie Mitchell
Richard Olson
LaDonna Scruggs
Christine Tiller
Julie Walkup

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Smith-Thompson Scholarships

Richard Floyd
Cynthia Montgomery

Sarah Parker
David Rice

J.M. lull Scholarships

Brandi Casto
Cynthia Clark
John Cook
Amy Erickson

Jamie Gabler
Richard Holmes
Lee Johnson

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1998-99 Students Enrolled in Degree Programs

Doctor of Theology

Paul Leon Fulks, Jr.

Raleigh, North Carolina

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

Jeanie Marie Griffin
Decatur, Georgia

Gerry Keith Hearn
Inkster, Michigan

B.S., Flagler College

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.S., Eastern Michigan University
M.Div., Colgate Rochester Divinity School/Bexley Hall/
Crozer Theological Seminary

Elizabeth Emma Inman
Decatur, Georgia

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

Dennis Justin Jarvis
Tunnel Hill, Georgia

Russell Siler Jones

Asheville, North Carolina

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

Albert Benjamin Moravitz
Marietta, Georgia

Susan Braatz Pendleton
Atlanta, Georgia

B.A., Newberry College

M.Div., Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary

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

David Stewart Shew
Decatur, Georgia

A.B., Hampshire College

M.Div., Union Theological Seminary, New York

Tonya Lynn Sumner-Brown
Stone Mountain, Georgia

Paul Russell Thim
Decatur, Georgia

Elizabeth Denham Thompson
Birmingham, Alabama

B.A., Spring Arbor College

M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Center

B.A., Swarthmore College

M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University

B.S., Baylor University

M.Div., Beeson Divinity School ofSamford University

Janet Deitrich Williams
Doraville Georgia

Doctor of Ministry

Bradford Edward Ableson
Sabillasville, Maryland

B.A., University of Georgia

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
M.T.S., Boston University School of Theology
M.Div., Yale University Divinity School

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Taeho Ahn

Leonia, New Jersey

B.A., Seoul National University, Korea

M.Div., Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Korea

Th.M., Princeton Theological Seminary

John W. Ailstock

Hagerstown, Maryland

B.A., College of Charleston

J.D., University of South Carolina

M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Dougald Wilfred Baconfield Alexander Dip., B.A.T., United Theological College of the West Indies
St. James, Jamaica

James Avery Alexander
Newnan, Georgia

B.A., Oklahoma City University

M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Center

Bobby Isaiah Alford
Trussville, Alabama

B.S., University of Alabama at Birmingham

M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University

Catherine Louise Allsbury
Little Rock, Arkansas

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

Emily Jane Anderson
Tampa, Florida

B.A., Vanderbilt University

M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

John H. Anderson

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

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

Louie Verner Andrews
San Angelo, Texas

B.A., King College

M.A., Presbyterian School of Christian Education

M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia

Daniel Mark Andriacco
Cincinnati, Ohio

B.A., University of Cincinnati
M.A., Athenaeum of Ohio

Stephen Warren Austin
Stone Mountain, Georgia

B.A., Point Loma College

M.Div., San Francisco Theological Seminary

Eugen Graybill Bach, Jr.
Decherd, Tennessee

B.A., King College

M.Div., Erskine Theological Seminary

Philip Rick Baggett
Fort Myers, Florida

B.S., Presbyterian College

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

Brant Dale Baker
Mobile, Alabama

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

Royce Windham Ballard
Metairie, Louisiana

B.A., Samford University

M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

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Edna Jacobs Banes
Alexandria, Virginia

Marcus Raymond Barber
Horn Lake, Mississippi

James Warren Barnum
Wantagh, New York

Glenn Thomas Batten

Elizabethtown, North Carolina

Kay Adams Best

Charleston, South Carolina

John Gloman Blewitt
Cardiff, Maryland

Garry Keith Brantley
Hoover, Alabama

B.S., Presbyterian College

M.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha

M.Div., Virginia Theological Seminary

B.S., Central Oklahoma State University
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.S., Taylor University

M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

B.A., St. Andrews Presbyterian College
M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia

B.S., Barber-Scotia College

M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Center

B.A., Westminster College

M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

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

Lloyd Vernon Braswell

Durham, North Carolina

Beverly Ann Brigman
Decatur, Georgia

Edward Johnson Britt
Nashville, Tennessee

Brad Terry Bromling
Bellevue, Washington

John Milla Brown, Jr.
Forsyth, Georgia

Walter M. Brown, Jr.
Athens, Georgia

Monica Georgia Burgher
Portland, Jamaica

B.A., Wingate College

M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

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

B.A., M.A., Scarritt College

M.Div., Vanderbilt University Divinity School

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

B.A., University of Georgia

M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University

B.S.W., Georgia State University

M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Center

Th.M., Candler School of Theology at Emory University

B.Sc, M.Sc, Philadelphia College of Bible

Robert McCurry Burns
Pearl, Mississippi

Ella Franklin Busby

Florence, South Carolina

B.S., University of New Orleans

M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Center

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Carlton P. Byrd

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

B.A., Oakwood College

B.S., Andrews University

M.Div., Seventh Day Adventist Theological Seminary

Carol Jaynes Byrd

Sherrills Ford, North Carolina

B.A., Berea College

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

Kathryn Johnson Cameron
Greensboro, North Carolina

B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

M.Div., Yale University Divinity School

M.R.E., Presbyterian School of Christian Education

David Calvin Campbell
Springfield, Virginia

B.A., Dickinson College

M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

M.Th., University of Edinburgh

Vincent Leroy Campbell
Kingston, Jamaica

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

Alan L. Carden

Madison, Mississippi

B.M., Mississippi College

M.C.M., M.R.E., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

William E. Carpenter
Dunwoody, Georgia

B.A., Lambuth College

M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University

M.A., West Georgia College

James Alan Carr

Clayton, North Carolina

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

Samuel David Carriker

Cleveland, North Carolina

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

Janet Nolting Carter
Topeka, Kansas

A.B., Duke University

M.S.Ed., University of Pennsylvania

M.Div., McCormick Theological Seminary

Gray Vaughan Chandler

Fayetteville, North Carolina

B.G.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia

Jeff Chandler

Silverdale, Washington

B.A. Western Washington University
M.Div., Princeton Theological Semi?iary

Robert Fleming Chastain
Florence, South Carolina

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

Beverly Lynn Chenney
Santa Monica, California

B.A., Wheaton College

M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary

Hyun Sung Cho

New Canaan, Connecticut

Dip., Presbyterian College, Korea

M.Div., New Brunswick Theological Seminary

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Sung Yun Cho

Jacksonville, Florida

David Alexander Choate
Pickerington, Ohio

B.A., Korean Christian Seminary, Korea
M.A., Pacific Christian College
M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary

B.A., University of Cincinnati

M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Elsa Lanetta Clarke
St. Mary, Jamaica

Cert., United Theological College of the West Indies

Winston Sylvester Clemetson
Kingston, Jamaica

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

William Donald Coker
Valdosta, Georgia

Pamela Patrick Cole

Marietta, South Carolina

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

B.A., Wake Forest University

J.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

M.Div., Erskine Theological Seminary

Glenn Mark Coleman

Natural Bridge, Virginia

Todd Andrew Collier
Savannah, Georgia

B.A., Warren Wilson College

M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia

B.S., University of Central Oklahoma
M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

Walter Fitz-James Hindry Conner
Tampa, Florida

Dennis Robert Coon
Richland, Iowa

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

B.A., M.A., University of Northern Iowa
M.Div., St. Paul School of Theology

Mary Jane Cornell
Decatur, Georgia

Susan K. Cox-Johnson
Columbia, Missouri

B.A., Agnes Scott College

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., Southern Illinois University

M.Div., Vanderbilt University Divinity School

M.A., Scarritt Graduate School

David Bruce Cozad
Sarasota, Florida

John Gordon Crawford
Nashville, Tennessee

Lisa Gayle Danielson
Sidney, Ohio

Charles Gregory Darden
Germantown, Tennessee

B.A., Eckerd College

M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia

M.S. P., Florida State University

B.S., Union University

M.Div., Vanderbilt University Divinity School

B.S., Illinois State University

M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia

A.B., LaGrange College

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

111

Edward C. Dawkins

Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas

Susan L. Denne

Rock Hill, South Carolina

Christopher Wright Denson
Hokes Bluff, Alabama

Tom Edward Diamond
Jacksonville, Florida

Sue Rodelius Dickson
El Paso, Texas

Lemuel Tyler Downing III
Lilburn, Georgia

Barbara L. Drake

Birmingham, Alabama

John Edmund Dukes
Monroe, Georgia

Priscilla Bingham Durkin
Wadesboro, North Carolina

Neal Christopher Earley
Apilion, Nebraska

Joan Pierce Egerton

Charleston, South Carolina

Janice Lynne Edmiston
Arlington, Virginia

Pamela Parker Eliason

Charlotte, North Carolina

Richard Reece Elrod
Cullman, Alabama

Chris William Erdman
Sharon, Pennsylvania

B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology
M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

B.A., Oglethorpe University

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

B. A., Auburn University

M.Div., University of the South School of Theology

B.A. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.S., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
M.Div., Wesley Theological Seminary

B.A., Columbia College

M.Div., Union Theological Seminary, New York

B.A., Queens College

M.A., The Citadel

M.A.T.S., Union Theological Seminary, New York

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

B.A., Catawba College

M.S.W., Washington University

M.Div., Union Theological Seminary, New York

B.A., Gardner-Webb University

M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

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

113

Anne Coile Estes
Decatur, Georgia

B.A., University of Georgia

J.D., Emory University

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

David Walter Fahner
Jasper, Georgia

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

J. Frederick Fife

Harrison, Tennessee

B.A., Huntingdon College

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

Carlton Fisher, Jr.

Wetumpka, Alabama

B.A., Georgia State University

M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Mitchell Wayne Flora

Winterville, North Carolina

B.A., Lee College

M.Div., Church of God School of Theology

John Mark Forrester
Nashville, Tennessee

B.A., Trevecca Nazarene College

M.Div., Vanderbilt University Divinity School

Robert Godfrey Foster
Kingston, Jamaica

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

Sandra Mae Fox

Douglasville, Georgia

B.S.Ed., Ohio University

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

John Lennig Frye, Jr.

Columbia, South Carolina

B.A., Davidson College

M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia

Gary William Fulton

Raleigh, North Carolina

B.A., University of Virginia

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

M.Div., Duke University Divinity School

William Oliver Gafkjen

Duncansville, Pennsylvania

B.A., St. Olaf College

M.Div., Luther Theological Seminary

Lemuel Garcia-Arroyo
Kingsville, Texas

Dip., Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico
M.Div., Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Michael W. Garrett
Denver, Colorado

B.S., James Madison University

M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia

Allan Mitchell Gathercoal
Norcross, Georgia

B.A., Azusa Pacific University
M.A., Fuller Theological Seminary

Thomas Andrew Gay
Cowan, Tennessee

B.A., University of Memphis

M.Div., Methodist Theological School in Ohio

Diana Clare Gibson

Menlo Park, California

B.A., University of California at Riverside
M.Div., San Francisco Theological Seminary

Thomas Lester Gibson
Boone, North Carolina

B.A., Furman University

M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University

114

Thomas Earl Gilmore
Birmingham, Alabama

George Gitonga Gitahi
Nyeri, Kenya

Edward R. Glaize

Montgomery, Alabama

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

B.D., St. Paul United Theological College
Th.M., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., Huntingdon College

M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University

David L. Goebel
Burlely, Idaho

Christine Marie Gooden-Benguche
East Coast Demerara, Guyana

B.A., Wheaton College

M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia

Dip., Moneague Teachers College

B.A., Dip., United Theological College of West Indies

Donald Yates Gordon

Mt. Olive, North Carolina

Stuart Randolph Gordon
Carthage, North Carolina

B.S., Campbell University

M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

A.B., Davidson College

M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia

Gerald Leonard Gray

Warner Robbins, Georgia

Brenda Knight Green
Union City, Georgia

Georgia C. Griffin
Atlanta, Georgia

B.S., Voorhes College

M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Seminary

B.S.Ed., University of Georgia

M.A.C.E., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

B.A., Emmanuel College

J.D., Boston College Law School

M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University

Thomas Lionel Griffis

Franklin, North Carolina

B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University
M.A., Wake Forest University

Gregory Erwin Griffith
Hoosick, New York

Guy Davis Griffith

Charlotte, North Carolina

B.A., Hiram College

M.Div., Andover Newton Theological School

B.A., American University

M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

Gary Wayne Grogg

Cleveland, Tennessee

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

Kathleen Ann Hall

Clarkesville, Georgia

William Stephen Hannah

Bessemer City, North Carolina

B.S., Jacksonville State University

M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University

B.A., Lenoir-Rhyne College

M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia

115

James Ferrel Haskins
Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Charles Samuel Haun
Tuscaloosa, Alabama

B.B.A., University of Montevallo

M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University

B.A., Carson-Newman College

M.Div., Vanderbilt University Divinity School

M.A., University of Tennessee

William Vincent Hawkins
Newton, Alabama

B.A., University of Maryland

M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University

Suzan Kay Hawkinson
Seabrook, Texas

B.A., Macalester College

M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

Huibing He

Norcross, Georgia

Stephen James Heinzel-Nelson
Allentown, New Jersey

B.D., M.Div., Nanjing Theological Seminary, China

B.A., Cornell University

M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

Fred Buis Hembree, Jr.

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

B.A., Scarritt College

M.Div., Vanderbilt University Divinity School

James Boren Higgins
Morrow, Georgia

B.A., Illinois Wesleyan University

M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University

Madison Maxwell Highfill
Wilmington, North Carolina

B.A., King College

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

Ronald Reins Hilliard

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

B.S., Florida Atlantic University
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

Sylvan Herbert Michael Hinds
Kingston, Jamaica

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

Dennis Robert Hitchman
Marietta, Georgia

B.S., Brenau College

M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University

Timothy Wilson Hobbs
Duluth, Georgia

B.A., Berry College

M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Mary Louise Howson
Newtown, Connecticut

B.A., Mount Holyoke College
M.A.T., Wesleyan University
M.Div., Yale University Divinity School

Michael James Hoyt
Churchville, Virginia

Eugene W. Huffstutler, Jr.
New Orleans, Louisiana

B.S., Presbyterian College

M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia

B.A., Baylor University

M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

116

Barbara Elizabeth Averett Ingram
Concord, North Carolina

B.A., Pfeiffer College

M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University

Lowell D. Ingram

Mendenhall, Mississippi

B.S., Mississippi State University

M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

Richard Neal Irwin

Canton, North Carolina

B.A., University of Tennessee

M.Div., Duke University Divinity School

Kenneth Gene Jarvis
Vandalia, Missouri

Gloria Elaine Jennings
Augusta, Georgia

B.S., Southeast Missouri State University

M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

B.F.A., University of Georgia

M.AXT.S.), M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

Brian Keith Jensen
Salem, Ohio

Ines Jimenez-Dietsch

Guaynabo, Puerto Rico

B.S., University of Iowa

M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

B.B.A., M.B.A., University of Puerto Rico
M.Div., Evangelical Seminary of Puerto Rico

Louise Stowe Johns

Rock Hill Centre, New York

Michael Egerton Johnson
Kingston, Jamaica

B.A., Oklahoma City University

M.R.E., M.Div., Drew University Theological School

Dip., B.A.T., United Theological College of the West Indies
Dip., Bethlehem Teacher's College

Patricia Sue Johnson
Fremont, Ohio

Dallas Raye Jones

Beaufort, South Carolina

Hugh Colson Jones

Niagara Falls, Canada

Walter Stephens Jordan, Jr.
Jackson, Mississippi

B.A., Mercer University, Atlanta
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

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., Mississippi College

M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

Douglass DePass Key

Laurinburg, North Carolina

Chang Hwan Kim
Alpharetta, Georgia

B.S., Clemson University

M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia

B.A., M.Div., Chongshin College, Korea

Gyeon Mok Kim
Auburn, Alabama

B.A., Soong Sil University

M.Div., Korean Presbyterian Seminary

Th.M., Columbia Theological Seminary

Jong Hoon Kim

College Point, New York

B.A., Keimyung University, Korea
M.Div., New York Theological Seminary

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Jung Moon Kim

Rutherford, New Jersey

B.A., Soon Sil University, Korea

M.Div., Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Korea

Sirrano Anthony Kitson
Kingston, Jamaica

Leslie Anna Klingensmith
Alexandria, Virginia

Roger Courtney Krueger
Pendleton, South Carolina

Dip., United Theological College of the West Indies
B.Th., University of West Indies

B.A., University of Oklahoma

M.Div., Duke University Divinity School

B.A., Furman University

M.Div., Duke University Divinity School

Dong-Shin Kwag

North Hills, New York

B.A., Yonsei University, Korea
M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

Kiho Kye

Ridgewood, New Jersey

B.A., Hankuk Univeristy, Korea

M.Div., Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Korea

Th.M., Princeton Theological Seminary

Robert Glenn Lam
Commerce, Texas

B.A., North Texas State University

M.Div., Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

James Bruce Lancaster
Decatur, Alabama

B.B.A., Northeast Louisiana University
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

Paul Hollingsworth Lang
Greenville, North Carolina

B.A., Furman University

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

Laury W. Larson

Shaker Heights, Ohio

B.S., Illinois State University
M.A., John Carroll University
M.Div., University of Dubuque Theological Seminary

Mark Douglas Larson

Charlotte, North Carolina

B.A., University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire
M.Div., Duke University Divinity School

Mary Elizabeth Lawrence
Marietta, Georgia

B.A., Furman University

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

P. Joseph Lawrence
St. James, Jamaica

B.Sc, Veerasaiva College, India

B.D., Serempore University United Theological College,

India
M.A., Karnataka University, India

Louise Upchurch Lawson
Memphis, Tennessee

B.A., Duke University

M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

Richard Lawther
Wellsville, Ohio

B.A., Culver-Stockton College
M.Div., Texas Christian University
S.T.M., Yale University Divinity School

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Hee Soo Lee
Seoul, Korea

Th.B., Mok Won Methodist College

M.Div., Korean Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Myung Jong Lee

Commack, New York

B.M., Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Korea
M.Div., New York Theological Seminary

SeungTae Lee

Charlotte, North Carolina

Th.B., Youngnam Theological Seminary, Korea
Dip., Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Korea
Dip., Yonsei University, Korea
Dip., Korea Air Correspondence University, Korea

Dirk McCoy Lesnett

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

B.A., Grove City College

M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

Benjamin Earl Vaughn Lett
Macon, Georgia

B.A., University of Alabama

M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Center

Frederick Owen Lewis
Oreland, Pennsylvania

B.A., Carson-Newman College

M.Div., Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Patricia Anne Lewis

North Wilkesboro, North Carolina

B.A., University of North Carolina at Charlotte
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University

Thomas Griffith Lewis
Commerce, Georgia

B.A., Emory University

M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

David Maish Liddle, Jr.
Indianapolis, Indiana

B.A., Northwestern University

M.A., University of Iowa

M.Div., Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

Norman Hackett Linde
Niagara Falls, New York

B.A., Houghton College

M.Div., University of Dubuque Theological Seminary

Lewis Edward Logan
Savannah, Georgia

B.A., Morehouse College

M.Div., Th.M., Candler School of Theology at Emory
University

Lloyd Alan Looney
Doraville, Georgia

B.A., University of South Carolina
M.Div., Church of God School of Theology

Dorothea Erdmuth Lotze
Atlanta, Georgia

Theological School Bethel, Germany
Tuebingen University, Germany
Heidelberg University, Germany

Jonathan Waylon Lovelady
Florence, Alabama

B.A., Lee College

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

Stotrell George Lowe
Kingston, Jamaica

Dip.Th., United Theological College of the West Indies
S.T.M., University of the West Indies

Frederick C. Lubs
Clinton, Iowa

B.S., Purdue University

M.Div., Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago

119

Grant A. MacLean, Jr.
Coeeur D'Alene, Idaho

Michael Benjamin Mann
Gadsden, Alabama

Carl Beason Marshall
Monticello, Georgia

B.A. Stanford University

M.Div., McCormick Theological Seminary

B.A., Florida State University

J.D., University of Florida

M.A., Asbury Theological Seminary

M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

B.A., University of Alabama

M.S., University of Southern California

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

Henry Joseph Martin
Morrow, Georgia

B.A., Oregon Bible College
B.A., Southeastern Louisiana University
M.A., Arizona State University
M.A., Fuller Theological Seminary

Kathi Elaine Martin

Stone Mountain, Georgia

B.S., New Jersey Institute of Technology
M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Center

Doris Harper Mattison
Arcadia, Florida

Frank De Maycock
Prosser, Washington

B.A., Simmons College

M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

B.A., Biola University

M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary

Eustace St. Orban McCollin-Moore
St. George, Barbados

Ann Brightwell McCord
Atlanta, Georgia

James Walborn McCormack
Fairview, Pennsylvania

Dip., Chambers Career School, England

Dip., London University

M.Div., University of Manitoba, St. John's College

B.M., Valdosta State University

M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University

B.A., Pennsylvania State University
M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

Anthony Wilton McDade
Statesville, North Carolina

B.A., Furman University

M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Jerry Wayne McElhinny
Orange, Texas

B.A., West Virginia State College
M.Div., Reformed Theological Seminary

Sidney Anthony McGill
St. Ann, Jamaica

B.S., Tuskegee University

M.A., Caribbean Graduate School of Theology

Paige Maxwell McRight
Rock Hill, South Carolina

B.A., Agnes Scott College

M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

Johannes Andemiacel Mengsteab
Hyattsville, Maryland

B.A., Concordia College

M.Div., Concordia Seminary

Th.M., Western Theological Seminary

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John Steven Midkiff
Griffin, Georgia

David Blake Miller

State College, Pennsylvania

James Scott Moncrieff
Ormond Beach, Florida

Jose Daniel Montanez
Chamblee, Georgia

Terry Lynn Moore

Oak Ridge, North Carolina

Christopher Moore-Keish

Southern Pines, North Carolina

James Albert Moran

Hermitage, Tennessee

Amy Parsons Morgan
Conyers, Georgia

Linda Stack Morgan

Lincolnton, North Carolina

Virginia Anne Murray
Bath, New York

J. Aaron Nagel

Grand Rapids, Michigan

David Stephen Naglee
Douglasville, Georgia

Kong Suk NamKung

Raleigh, North Carolina

Vivian V. V Napier
Florence, Mississippi

Paul Stephen Nazarian
Monroe, Louisiana

Herman Terris Neuman
Lakeland, Florida

B.A., Stetson University

M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University

B.A., Goshen College

M.Div., Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary

B.B.A., Stetson University

M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

B.A., California State University
M.A., Fuller Theological Seminary

A.B., Pfeiffer College

M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University

B.S., Davis and Elkins College

M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia

B.S., Presbyterian College

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

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., 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., University of South Florida

D.Min., Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

B.A., LaGrange College

M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University

B.A., Methodist College

M.Div., Duke University Divinity School

M.A. Mississippi State University
M.Div., Unity School of Christianity

B.A., University of California at Davis
M.Div., San Francisco Theological Seminary

B.A., Southeastern College of the Assemblies of God

M.A., Wheaton College

Th.M., Columbia Theological Seminary

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Yvette Maud Noble-Bloomfield
Kingston, Jamaica

James Franklin Norris III
Estill, South Carolina

Brian L. Nott

Cantonment, Florida

John Paul Oliver

Durham, North Carolina

Michael Bruce Oliver
Jacksonville, Alabama

Hector Ortiz

Houston, Texas

John Stephen Park
Fort Wayne, Indiana

Kenneth Leon Payne
Luverne, Alabama

Andrew H. Permenter
Dalton, Georgia

Walter Ward Peters
Augusta, Georgia

Thomas Michael Pipkin
Loganville, Georgia

Dolores Barus Queen
Shelby, North Carolina

Judith Ellen Rarick

Grandview, Missouri

George Moyer Rawn

Morristown, Tennessee

Michael B. Regele
Irvine, California

Jeanne Carette Reynolds
Rabun Gap, Georgia

Barbara Rhodes

Centre Hall, Pennsylvania

Dip., United Theological College of the West Indies
B.A., University of the West Indies

B.A., College of Charleston

M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

B.A., University of West Florida

M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

B.A., B.M., Samford University

M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

B.A., Jacksonville State University

M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

B.A., Texas Tech University

M.A., Ashland Theological Seminary

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

B.A., Alabama Christian College

M.A., Alabama Christian School of Religion

B.A., Georgia State University
M.Div., Oral Roberts University

B.A., Baylor University

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., University of Colorado

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., Lenoir-Rhyne College

M.Div., Duke University Divinity School

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

B.A., Seattle Pacific College
M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary

B.F.A., University of Florida

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.S., James Madison University
M.Div., Eastern Mennonite Seminary

122

Kimberly Clayton Richter
Asheville, North Carolina

B.A., Birmingham Southern College
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

Denver Craig Rikard
Columbus, Georgia

B.S., Valdosta State University
M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary
M.L.S., Mercer University

James Windsor Riley
Carmel, Indiana

B.A., Gordon College

M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary

Charles Milton Roberts
Rochester, New York

B.S., Siena College

M.Div., Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

Linda A. Roberts-Baca
Washaugal, Washington

B.A., Trinity University

M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

George Oliver Rogers
Conyers, Georgia

B.A., Pikeville College

M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

Charles Louis Rolen
Kennesaw, Georgia

B.A., Louisiana College

M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University

Scott Anthony Rollins
Cleveland, Tennessee

B.A., Milligan College

M.Div., Emmanuel School of Religion

David Allison Roquemore
West Lafayette, Indiana

B.A., Wofford College

M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

Ramiro Ros

Brandon, Florida

B.A., University of Puerto Rico

B.A., Latin American Biblical Seminary, Costa Rica

M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia

Daniel Mark Sanders- Wooley
Brentwood, Tennessee

B.A., Flagler College

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

David E. Sartin

Sebastopol, Mississippi

B.S., Delta State University

M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

Carol Benz Scott
Marietta, Georgia

B.A., Tufts University

M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

Edwin James Searcy B.A., University of British Columbia

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada M.Div., Vancouver School of Theology

Gregory Paul Seltz
Valrico, Florida

B.A., Concordia College, Ann Arbor
M.Div., S.T.M., Concordia Seminary

William Robert Sharman III
Athens, Alabama

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

Sandra R Shawhan

Cottontown, Tennessee

B.A. Lambuth University

M.A., Ohio State University

M.Div., Vanderbilt University Divinity School

123

Myung Dong Shin

Fort Lee, New Jersey

Sheldon Rene Shipman

Charlotte, North Carolina

B.Min., Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Korea
M.Div., New York Theological Seminary

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

Amy Sass Sigmon
Belleair, Florida

Lawrence McBride Sigmon
Belleair. Florida

B.A., Bryn Mawr College

M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

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

Tommy Register Sikes
Madison, Mississippi

B.S., University of Georgia

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

James Douglas Simpson
Alpharetta, Georgia

B.Sc, University of Dundee
B.D., University of Aberdeen

Timothy Frederick Simpson
Richmond, Virginia

Scott Gerald Slater

Washington, District of Columbia

B.A., M.A., Liberty University

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

B.L.A., University of Florida

M.Div., Protestant Episcopal Theological Seminary in
Virginia

John Benson Sloan

Georgetown, South Carolina

Bradley Donald Smith

Columbia, South Carolina

B.A., Clemson University

M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia

B.S., University of Georgia

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

Earl Joseph Smith

St. Petersburg, Florida

B.S., Tulane University

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

Andrew Bowie Smoke

Charlotte, North Carolina

B.S., Livingstone College

M.Div., Hood Theological Seminary

Ruth Miller Snyder

Matthews, North Carolina

B.A., Davidson College

M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

Young E. Song

Bridgewater, New Jersey

B.S., Kyung Hee University, Korea

M.Div., S.T.M., Boston University School of Theology

Th.M., Columbia Theological Seminary

John William Sonnenday III
McLean, Virginia

Diana Lee Spangler-Crawford
Valdese, North Carolina

B.A., Carleton College

M.Div., Union Theological Seminary, New York

B.A., Transylvania University
M.Div., Texas Christian University

Robert Lee Spicer
Tuskegee, Alabama

B.S., Georgia Southwestern College

M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Center

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Betsy L. Steier

Port St. Lucie, Florida

Douglas Ray Stephenson
Jonesboro, Georgia

Susan R. Street-Beavers
Lawrence, Indiana

Maria Alene Stroup

Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

Augustus Ernest Succop III
Charlotte, North Carolina

Bruce D. Swanson
Portland, Oregon

Mary Lynne Venema Swierenga
Vienna, Virginia

Carlos A. Tamayo Lopez
Matanzas, Cuba

B.A., Eastern Kentucky University
M.Div., Lexington Theological Seminary

B.B.A., Sam Houston State College
M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary

B.A., Oklahoma State University
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University
M.Div., Phillips Theological Seminary

B.A., F lager College

M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

A.B., Davidson College

M.Div., Yale University Divinity School

B.S., Pacific Lutheran Seminary
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., Calvin College

M.Div., Wesley Theological Seminary

B.Th., Evangelical Theological Seminary, Cuba

Catherine Elizabeth Taylor
Atlanta, Georgia

Dennis Ray Tedder

Clinton, South Carolina

Gerald Wayne Terry

Florence, South Carolina

James Michael Thomas
Bartlett, Tennessee

Raymond Stuart Thomas
Byron, New York

Richard Ellsworth Thomas
Accokeek, Maryland

Keith Jon Thompson

Wilmington, North Carolina

Dorinda Ellen Trouteaud
Stone Mountain, Georgia

B.A., Duke University

M.Div., Columbia 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.G.S., University of Kentucky

M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

B.S., University of Michigan

M.Div., McCormick Theological Seminary

B.A., Boston University

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., Texas Christian University

M.Div., Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

B.A., College ofWooster

M.A., University of Detroit

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

Richard M. Turk

Jacksonville, Florida

B.A., St. Mary's University

M.Th., Princeton Theological Seminary

125

Augusta Boyd Vanderbilt
Newport News, Virginia

John Patrick Vaughn

Charleston, South Carolina

B.A., Eckerd College

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.S., Lander University

M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

Robert Foster Veazey
Elkin, North Carolina

B.A., University of Alabama

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

Steven Jay Voris

Alliance, Nebraska

Stephen Michael Walsh
Wahiawa, Hawaii

B.S.E.E., University of Missouri, Columbia

M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

B.A., University of Southern California
M.B.A., Pepperdine University
M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary

Douglas Randal Walton
Helena, Alabama

B.A., Samford University

M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Edward Lewis Warner
East Point, Georgia

William P. Warnock, Jr.
Braselton, Georgia

B.A., Rutgers State University
M.Div., General Theological Seminary

B.A., University of Georgia

M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University

David Marshall Watson
Arcadia, California

B.A., California State University, Northridge
M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary

Davis Ronald Watson, Jr.
St. Simons Island, Georgia

Donald A. Wehmeyer
Merida, Mexico

B.A., The Citadel

M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia

B.S., University of Oklahoma

M.Div., Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

James R. Weldon
Acworth, Georgia

B.A., University of North Florida
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

Kathleen L. Weller

Washington, Indiana

B.A., Trinity University

M.Div., McCormick Theological Seminary

Byron Harvey Wells
Woodstock, Georgia

William Arthur Wendt
Mondovi, Wisconsin

B.A., North Carolina State University
M.Div., Lexington Theological Seminary

B.A., University of Florida

M.Div., Wartburg Theological Seminary

Frances Ellen West
Decatur, Georgia

B.A., Oglethorpe University

M.Ed., Georgia State University

M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University

Cynthia Dawn Whisnant
Birmingham, Alabama

B.A., Wingate College

M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

126

Philip Albert Williams

Rockingham, North Carolina

Gregory V. Wilson

Lawrenceville, Georgia

James Ronald Wilson
Hartselle, Alabama

Daniel Soo M. Woo

Raleigh, North Carolina

Robert M. Wooten
Indialantic, Florida

Yvonne Dianne Wright
Florence, South Carolina

Lemuel David Wyly III

Williamston, North Carolina

J. Larry Yarborough, Jr.
Lawrenceville, Georgia

Jae Ho Yee

Houston, Texas

B.A., University of Florida

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., Colorado Baptist College

M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

B.A., Samford University

M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Th.M., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.Th., Hankuk Theological College, Korea
M.Div., Howard University School of Divinity

B.A.E., University of Florida

M.S., Florida International University

M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University

B.S., Pennsylvania State University

M.A., Presbyterian School of Christian Education

B.A., Georgia Institute of Technology
M.Div., Duke University Divinity School

B.A., Sanford University

M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

M.Div., Houston Graduate School of Theology

Christopher Aaron Yim

Wilmington, North Carolina

Sung-Koo Yoon
Valdosta Georgia

Darrell H. Young

Rochester, New York

Adrian Lee Zehmer

Monroe, North Carolina

Peter Stuart Zinn

Lawrenceburg, Kentucky

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, Seoul National

University, Korea
M.Div., Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America
M.Ed., Coppin State College

B.A., State University of New York
M.Div., San Francisco Theological Seminary

B.A., James Madison University

M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia

A.B., Whitman College

M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

127

Master of Theology

David M. Anderson, Jr.
Smyrna, Georgia

Robert A. Buchanan
Casper, Wyoming

Carlton Michael Callahan
Avondale Estates, Georgia

Boin Cho

Decatur, Georgia

Joseph A. Cordero
Lilburn, Georgia

Robert Hunter Craig
Howford, Florida

Ramona Best Davidson
Austell, Georgia

Stephen Gerald deClaisse-Walford
Stone Mountain, Georgia

Barbara Deemer Douglass
Dunwoody, Georgia

David E. Ezekiel

Weogufka, Alabama

Evelyn Medora Gifford
Decatur, Georgia

Melody Louise Humphries Goodwin
St. Marys, Georgia

Earl Jerry Griffin

Grovetown, Georgia

Alan Kyle Henderson
Decatur, Georgia

Jeffrey Cecil Holley

Cleveland, Tennessee

Karen Rembert Holley
Cleveland, Tennessee

B.S., Emmanuel College

M.AXT.S.), Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A. Oral Roberts University
M.Div., Regent University

B.A., Kean College

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., M.A., Sogang University, Korea

M.S., University of Georgia

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., University of Alabama

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., Stetson University

M.Div., Candler School of Theology at Emory University

B.A., Agnes Scott College

M.AXT.S.), Columbia Theological Seminary

M.A.(T.S.), Fuller Theological Seminary

B.A., Hollins College

M.A.(T.S.), Columbia Theological Seminary

A.B., Samford University

M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

A.B., Occidental College

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., Beulah Heights Bible College

M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Center

B.S., University of Maryland
M.Div., Erskine Theological Seminary

B.S., North Carolina State University
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

128

Li-Shu Huang
Taipei, Taiwan

Patricia Flynn Jebbia
Snellville, Georgia

Hyung Joo Kim
Decatur, Georgia

Hyun Min Kim
Seoul, Korea

Sunghake Kim

Decatur, Georgia

Woocheol Kim

Lynchburg, Virginia

B.A., Tamkang University, Taiwan

M.Div., Taiwan Theological Seminary, Taiwan

B.S., West Virginia University
M.AXT.S.), Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., Columbia International University
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., Chung-Ang University

M.Div., Presbyterian College and Theological Seminary, Korea

B.A., M.E., Hanyang University, Korea

M.Div., Presbyterian College and Theological Seminary, Korea

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

Stephen Earl Kolmetz

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Heemoon Lee

Anniston, Alabama

Jae Gwang Lee

Decatur, Georgia

Won II Lim

Freemont, California

Peter Loment

Budapest, Hungary

Timothy Sanders Mallard
Heidelberg, Germany

Zsolt Otvos

Gelenes, Hungary

Hyoung-Sin Park
Atlanta, Georgia

John Ransellaer Ragsdale
Jacksonville, Florida

William Blount Robinson
Charlotte, North Carolina

D.Phar., University of Florida

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

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

B.A., KookMin University, Korea

M.Div., Th.M., Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Korea

B.L., Soong Jun 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

M.Div., Reformed Theological Seminary of Debrecen

B.A., Yonsei University, Korea

M.Div., Seoul Theological University

M.T.S., Candler School of Theology at Emory University

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

B.S., Presbyterian College

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

129

Jung Yn Shin

Nashville, Tennessee

Timothy Matthew Slemmons
Tarentum, Pennsylvania

Zeb D. Smith, Jr.
Decatur, Georgia

Lyndell Edwin Stike, Jr.
Jonesboro, Georgia

Sasan Tavassoli
Atlanta, Georgia

David Alan Torrey
Marietta, Georgia

Jose Luis Velazco

Mexico City, Mexico

James E. Victor, Jr.

Stone Mountain, Georgia

John David White

Laurens, South Carolina

Michael Roger Wilson
Norcross, Georgia

Dong- Young Yoon
Seoul, Korea

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.A., R.E., William Carter College

B.A., North Carolina Wesleyan College

M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

B.A., Washington Bible College
M.AXT.S.), Reformed Theological Seminary

B.S., Presbyterian College

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

Lic.Theol., Seminario Teologico Presbiteriano de Mexico

B.A., Cornell University

M.Div., Virginia Union University School of Theology

B.S., University of South Carolina

M. Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A., Dickinson College

M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

B.A., Hankuk University
M.A., Graduate School ofHuhs

M.Div., Presbyterian College and Theological Seminary,
Korea

Kenneth Laurin Young
Bethany, Oklahoma

Edna Karolien Zwerver

Workum, The Netherlands

B.A., Furman University

M.AXT.S.), Columbia Theological Seminary

Propaedeutic Degree, University of Groningen,
The Netherlands

Master of Divinity

Thomas Keith Abramowski
Gadsden, Alabama

A.B., Davidson College
North Alabama*

Joseph Edwin Albright
New Smyrna, Florida

B.A., Flagler College
St. Augustine

*PC(USA) Presbytery or Denomination

130

Robert Meredith Alexander
Evansville, Indiana

B.S., B.A. North Carolina State University
M.A., Presbyterian School of Christian Education
Ohio Valley

Rachel Allane Anderson
Atlanta, Georgia

B.S., James Madison University
Greater Atlanta

Ann H. K. Apple
Mobile, Alabama

B.A, Rhodes College
South Alabama

Laurie Ann Armstrong
Dunwoody, Georgia

B.A., George Mason University
Greater Atlanta

Michael Reaves Bailey
Atlanta, Georgia

B.A., Furman University
Greater Atlanta

Rachael E. Banzhoff
Valrico, Florida

B.A., George Washington University
Tampa Bay

Doris Jean Barton
Decatur, Georgia

B.A., Jersey City State College
African Methodist Episcopal

Kathryn A. Summers Bean
Decatur, Georgia

B.A, Duke University
Greater Atlanta

David Michael Bender

North Wilkesboro, North Carolina

B.A, Clemson University
M.A., Wake Forest University
J.D., Wake Forest University School of Law
Salem

Russell Vincent Benton

Charlotte, North Carolina

B.A, University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Charlotte

Joshua Bertrand Braley
Archer, Florida

B.A, University of Florida
St. Augustine

Kathryn Gordon Blocher

Black Mountain, North Carolina

B.A, Presbyterian College
B.S., Western Carolina University
Western North Carolina

David Howard Bonds
Decatur, Georgia

B.S., University of Arkansas
Greater Atlanta

John Middleton Boulware
Matthews, North Carolina

B.S., Wingate College
Wingate

Karen Olita Bounds
Decatur, Georgia

B.A, University of Texas at Arlington
Central Florida

Michael Anthony Brazelle
Richmond, Virginia

B.A., Bob Jones University
Greater Atlanta

Donald Edward Brown

Gross Pointe Farms, Michigan

B.A, Wayne State University
Detroit

131

William Hunter Camp II
Jefferson, North Carolina

B.A., Flagler College
Salem

William Lee Campbell
Lithia Springs, Georgia

B.A., Lee University
Pentecostal

Jonathan Eric Carroll
Chesapeake, Virginia

B.A., King College
Hoist on

Branch Richelle Casto
Greer, South Carolina

B.S., Presbyterian College
Foothills

Mina Ashley Chae
Suwanee, Georgia

B.A., Baylor University
Greater Atlanta

Kathy Kyung Ah Ko Chung
Piano, Texas

B.A., University of Texas
Grace

Cynthia Denise Clark
Atlanta, Georgia

B.A., Georgia State University
Baptist

Janice Marie Clark
Atlanta, Georgia

B.S.F.C.S., M.Ed., University of Georgia
Greater Atlanta

Lattie Floyd Collins
Dahlonega, Georgia

B.A., East Tennessee State University
South Alabama

John Robert Cook

Salisbury, North Carolina

B.A., Davidson College
Salem

Brian Curtis Copeland

Rock Hill, South Carolina

B.A., Winthrop College
Providence

Kathleen Noel Crighton
Roswell, Georgia

A.B., Syracuse University
M.B.A., Tulane University
Greater Atlanta

Christopher Lyle Crotwell
Nesbit, Mississippi

B.A., Rhodes College
St. Andrew

Emily Rebecca Davis
Talledega, Alabama

B.S., University of Alabama
M.A. University of South Alabama
Sheppards and Lapsley

Carol Leavitt DiGiusto
Jacksonville, Florida

B.A., Jacksonville University
St. Augustine

Cynthia Creighton Dixon
Tucson, Arizona

B.A., University of North Carolina at Charlotte
de Cristo

Margaret Wallace Eanes
Marietta, Georgia

B.A., Hollins College
Greater Atlanta

132

Cydney Bea Edwards
Ellijay, Georgia

Maxine Hankins Edwards
Ellijay, Georgia

B.B.A., University of Georgia
Greater Atlanta

B.S., Towson State
M.Ed., Loyola University
Ed.D., Auburn University
M.A.(T.S.), Columbia Theological Seminary
Cherokee

Sherry Pauline Edwards
Barnesville, Georgia

Paris LaMont Eley
Decatur, Georgia

Amy Christine Erickson
Atlanta, Georgia

B.S., Southern Illinois University
Greater Atlanta

B.A., University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Baptist

B.A., Bates College

United Church of Christ

Jane Elise Fahey
Atlanta, Georgia

B.A., Rhodes College
J.D., William and Mary School of Law
Greater Atlanta

Victor Alejandro Feliberty-Ruberte
San German, Puerto Rico

B.S., University of Puerto Rico
Southwest

Laurie Anne Fields

Indianapolis, Indiana

B.A., College ofWooster
Whitewater Valley

Karla Lee Fleshman

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

B.S.W., Elizabethtown College
M.S.W., University of Maryland at Baltimore
Metropolitan Community Churches

Norman Stephen Floeck
San Antonio, Texas

B.B.A., Texas A&M University
Mission

Betsy Taylor Flory
Lithonia, Georgia

Richard Aubrey Floyd
Merritt Island, Florida

B.V.A., Georgia State University
United Church of Christ

B.A., Florida State University
Central Florida

Adam Sanders Flynt
Smyrna, Georgia

B.S., B.A. University of Florida
Greater Atlanta

Gordon Arnold Foltz
Dunbar, West Virginia

Andrew Carey Foster Connors
Bynum, North Carolina

B.A, West Virginia State College
West Virginia

B.A., Duke University
New Hope

Katherine Anne Foster Connors
Bynum, North Carolina

B.A., Wesleyan University
New Hope

133

Barbara T. Francis

Wilmington, North Carolina

Diane Freelander
Acworth, Georgia

Lauren Louise Furr-Vancini
Tucker, Georgia

A. A., University of North Carolina, Wilmington
Coastal Carolina

B.S., University ofRedlands
Cherokee

B.A., Wake Forest University

M.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Greater Atlanta

Jamie Ann Gabler

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

William E. Garrison
Petersburg, Virginia

Larry J. Green

Charleston, South Carolina

B.S., University of Pittsburgh
Coastal Carolina

B.S., Virginia Military Institute
James

B.A., College of Charleston
M.Ed., The Citadel
South Alabama

John Robert Gross
Buford, Georgia

Laura Christine Gurley
Decatur, Georgia

Susannah Addie Hager

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Wade Connelly Halva

Raleigh, North Carolina

Jennifer Boyce Ham
Roswell, Georgia

Ralph William Hawkins
Covington, Louisiana

Noelle Lynn Henry

Anderson, South Carolina

B.A., Abilene Christian University
M.A., Southern Christian University
Churches of Christ

B.A., University of North at Greensboro
M.A., Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian
School of Christian Education

B.A., Westminster College
Cimarron

B.A., College ofWooster
New Hope

B.A., West Virginia University
M.S., Georgia State University
Disciples of Christ

B.A., King College
South Louisiana

B.A., Winthrop University
Foothills

Vernon Blaine Hill
Lynchburg, Virginia

Joseph M. Hinds III

Birmingham, Alabama

Richard Barclay Holmes
Atlanta, Georgia

B.A., Hampden-Sydney College
Peaks

B.A., University of Alabama
Sheppards and Lapsley

B.A., University of South Carolina
Greater Atlanta

134

Jennifer Murray Horton
Athens, Georgia

B.A., Mercer University
M.S., University of Nebraska
Northeast Georgia

David Bradley Hyers

Elizabethtown, Tennessee

B.A., Presbyterian College
Holston

Stephen Thomas Jackson
Atlanta, Georgia

B.S., University of Georgia
Greater Atlanta

Barry Dean Jenkins

Douglasville, Georgia

B.A., Kennesazv State College
Greater Atlanta

Guy Elmer Jennings III
Deland, Florida

B.A., Augusta College
Southern Baptist

William L. Jennings
Clearwater, Florida

B.A.,St. Leo College
J.D., Mercer University
Tampa Bay

Carol Elaine Johnson
Menands, New York

B.A., Empire State College (SUNY)
Albany

Walter Lee Johnson, Jr.
Decatur, Georgia

B.A., Emory University
Greater Atlanta

Barbara Jordan

Neptune Beach, Florida

B.A., Eckerd College
St. Augustine

Jonathan Kaplan

Easley, South Carolina

A.B., University of North Carolina
Foothills

Sharon Joy Kartsounes
Flushing, Michigan

B.A., Spring Arbor College
Lake Huron

Caroline Mayes Kelly
Atlanta, Georgia

B.A., Davidson College
J.D., Wake Forest University
The James

Gregory Johnson Kershner
Houston, Texas

B.A., Baylor University
New Covenant

Shannon Johnson Kershner
Houston, Texas

B.A., Trinity University
New Covenant

Bettina Baechtold Kilburn
Roswell, Georgia

B.S., Fairfield University
M.D., Boston University School of Medicine
Greater Atlanta

Ok-Kee Kim

Carmichael, California

B.S., Seoul National University, Korea
M.S., Ph.D., Oregon State University
Greater Atlanta

135

Sue Helen Kim
Decatur, Georgia

Frances Brown King

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

David Y. Kwon

Alpharetta, Georgia

Robert Steven Laukoter
Houston, Texas

B.A., Emory College of Emory University
Greater Atlanta

B.A., University of South Carolina, Coastal Carolina
New Harmony

B.A., University of Washington
Atlantic Korean-American

B.S.,M.B.A., University of Texas
New Covenant

Connie Sadler Lee
Gainesville, Florida

B.A., Bethune Cookman College
Pentecostal

Sun Bong Lee

Alpharetta, Georgia

Sung Ho Lee

Suwanee, Georgia

Amy Yarman Lehr

Greenville, South Carolina

B.A., Kon-Kuk University, Korea
Greater Atlanta

B.A., University of South Florida
Tampa Bay

B.A., Washington and Lee University
Foothills

Margie Elizabeth Lewis
Marietta, Georgia

B.S., Tift College
M.Ed., Valdosta State College
Cherokee

David Scott Lindsay

Charlotte, North Carolina

B.A., Davidson College
Charlotte

Gerone Hamilton Lockhart
Decatur, Georgia

Robert Frederick Lohmeyer
Athens, Georgia

Janet Lorraine Looby
Dallas, Texas

A.B., Princeton University
Greater Atlanta

B.A., King College
Northeast Georgia

B.S., Jones College
Cherokee

Ruth Lynn Lovell

Memphis, Tennessee

Gary N. Lowe

Grove City, Pennsylvania

Jonathan Edward Mack

Fort Walton Beach, Florida

B.A., University of Tennessee
Memphis

B.S.Ed., University of Georgia
M.A., Wheaton College
Shenango

B.S., University of Texas
Florida

Catherine Clark Manson
Atlanta, Georgia

B.A., Tulane University
Greater Atlanta

136

Anna Hinton McArthur
Greer, South Carolina

B.A., Clemson University
Foothills

Peggy Allison McClure
Birmingham, Alabama

B.A., M.A., University of Alabama
J.D., Cumberland School of Law
Sheppards and Lapsley

Frank Green McDonald
Acworth, Georgia

B.S., Colorado State University
M.A., Pepperdine University
M.A., Baylor University
Disciples of Christ

Keith Allison Miller

Sanford, North Carolina

B.A., St. Andrews Presbyterian College
Coastal Carolina

Mark Randall Miller
Carmel, Indiana

B.S., Hanover College
Whitewater Valley

Nam Gi Min

North Miami Beach, Florida

B.A., Yeungnam University
M.P.A.Jexas A&M University
Tropical Florida

Melanie Grace Mitchell
Birmingham, Alabama

Sandra Elaine Monroe
Forsyth, Georgia

B.A., Davidson College
Sheppards and Lapsley

B.S., Central Michigan University
M.A., Western Michigan University
Ed.S., University of Georgia
Flint River

Cynthia Charlotte Montgomery
Stone Mountain, Georgia

B.A., Rhodes College

J.D., University of Florida College of Law
Central Florida

Sidney Keith Morrison

Matthews, North Carolina

B.S., Austin Peay State University
M.A., Tennessee Technological University
Charlotte

Lance Franklin Mullins
Blytheville, Arkansas

Wendy Diane Neff
Mobile, Alabama

B.A., Lyon College

Metropolitan Community Churches

B.S., University of South Alabama
South Alabama

Richard Lee Olson

Starkville, Mississippi

B.S., University of Washington
M.S., Eastern Washington University
Ph.D., Texas A&M University
St. Andrew

Sarah Mark Parker
Manhattan, Kansas

B.A., Sterling College
Northern Kansas

137

Jeanette Pinkston

Stone Mountain, Georgia

B.A., Stillman College
M.A., University of Cincinnati
African Methodist Episcopal

Luke Anthony Ponder
Silver Hill, Alabama

B.S., University of South Alabama
South Alabama

Fred James Powell

Durham, North Carolina

B.A., Winthrop College
New Hope

Juliann Virginia Pugh
Delray Beach, Florida

B.F.A., Florida Atlantic University
Greater Atlanta

Ian Case Punnett
Atlanta, Georgia

B.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Greater Atlanta

Joan Martin Quinn

Columbia, South Carolina

B.S., Juniata College
Trinity

Carol Lee Read

Charlottesville, Virginia

B.S., College of William and Mary
M.A., Presbyterian School of Christian Education
Shenandoah

Dennison Parker Read
Atlanta, Georgia

B.A., The Citadel
Greater Atlanta

Dennis Earl Reid

Columbus, Georgia

B.B.A., Columbus State University
Flint River

Timothy Aaron Reynolds
Hermitage, Tennessee

B.A., University of Tennessee
Middle Tennessee

David Allen Rice
Decatur, Georgia

B.A., North Park College
M.A., Northwestern University
Greater Atlanta

David R. Richardson
Decatur, Georgia

B.A., Seattle Pacific University
M.AXT.S.), Columbia Theological Seminary
Greater Atlanta

Karen Teresa Ricks
Atlanta, Georgia

B.A., DePauw University
M.S., Indiana State University
Greater Atlanta

Arthur Nelson Robin
Marietta, Georgia

B.S., Georgia State University
Greater Atlanta

Jason Scott Robbins

Charlotte, North Carolina

B.A., North Carolina State University
Associate Reformed Presbyterian

Annette Carlton Rogers

Greenville, South Carolina

B.A., Davidson College
M.S.W., University of South Carolina
Foothills

138

Ronald Emerson Sabo
Arlington, Texas

LaDonna Kathryn Loescher Scruggs
Temple Terrace, Florida

Ashley Elizabeth Seaman
Decatur, Georgia

B.S., University of Texas at Arlington
Grace

B.A., M.A., University of South Florida
Tampa Bay

B.A., Agnes Scott College
New York City

Jeremy Kyle Segars
Toccoa, Georgia

Erin Colleen Sharp

Ann Arbor, Michigan

B.A., Piedmont College
Southern Baptist

B.A., Calvin College
Detroit

Russell Michael Shealy

Lexington, South Carolina

Stephanie Medlin Shelby
Johnson City, Tennessee

Daniel Paul Smead
Morrow, Georgia

B.A., Wofford College
Trinity

B.A., Presbyterian College
Holston

B.A., Oregon/ Atlanta Bible College
Church of God

Carolyn Thompson Smith
Mount Berry, Georgia

B.S., Berry College
M.S., University of Alabama
Cherokee

Thomas Oscar Smith
Lithonia, Georgia

B.A., Berry College
Greater Atlanta

Claire Dempsey Snedeker
Roswell, Georgia

B.S., Stetson University
M.A., Georgia State University
Greater Atlanta

Ki Ho Song

Smyrna, Georgia

Meda Ann Ashley Stamper
Stone Mountain, Georgia

B.A., Seoul Theological Seminary, Korea
Korean Presbyterian Church in America

B.A., Agnes Scott College
M.A., Middlebury College
Greater Atlanta

Jennifer Ann Stone

Starkville, Mississippi

B.S., Oberlin College
M.S., Mississippi State University
Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University
St. Andrew

Janie Lowe Thomas
Macon, Georgia

Joel Patrick Thornton
Abingdon, Virginia

B.S.N. , Hunter College
Missionary Baptist

B.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Abingdon

Ollie Rix Threadgill
Fairhope, Alabama

B.A., Davidson College
South Alabama

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Janelle Leigh Tibbetts
Burbank, California

B.S., University of California at Northridge
San Fernando

Christine Louise Tiller
Norcross, Georgia

B.S., California Institute of Technology
M.S.E., Johns Hopkins University
Greater Atlanta

Susan Webb Verbrugge
Duluth, Georgia

B.A., Wake Forest University
Northeast Georgia

Carol Scott Wade

Avondale Estates, Georgia

B.A., Agnes Scott College
Greater Atlanta

Elizabeth Guillan Walker

Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania

B.A., Denison University
M.A.T.S., Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Philadelphia

Julie Anne Walkup

Raleigh, North Carolina

B.S., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
New Hope

Jan Emma Warren-Taylor
Atlanta, Georgia

Andrew Baker Waters
Athens, Georgia

Connie Stoutt Weaver

Morganton, North Carolina

B.S., LeTourneau University
Greater Atlanta

B.A., Wofford College
Northeast Georgia

B.S., University of Tennessee
Western North Carolina

Paul Dudley Weaver

Charleston, South Carolina

B.A., Maryville College
Charleston-Atlantic

Kirsten Lisa Weeks

Lookout Mountain, Georgia

B.A., University of North Carolina
East Tennessee

William Wain Wesberry

Silverstreet, South Carolina

B.A., Presbyterian College
Trinity

Robert Elmore Williamson, Jr.
Clemson, South Carolina

B.S., Clemson University
Foothills

Chandler Michael Willis
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

B.S., Louisiana State University
South Louisiana

Sandra Shea Wilmesherr

Monongahela, Pennsylvania

B.S., Averett College
M.A., Columbia Theological Seminary
Florida

Rachel Elizabeth Winter
Birmingham, Alabama

B.A., Maryville College
Sheppards and Lapsley

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Patrick James Woolsey
Old Hickory, Tennessee

B.A., Trevecca Nazarene College
Nazarene

Ashley Freeman Wright
Memphis, Tennessee

B.A., Eckerd College
Memphis

John Mark Wright

Memphis, Tennessee

A.B., Davidson College
Memphis

Brian Christopher Wyatt
Columbia, South Carolina

B.A., Furman University
Trinity

Yuching Eunice Yang

Stone Mountain, Georgia

B.S., University of South Carolina
M.P.A., Georgia State University
Greater Atlanta

Mary Elizabeth Yarborough
Columbia, South Carolina

B.A., Charleston Southern University
Trinity

Lucy Karen Youngblood
Anderson, South Carolina

B.A., University North Carolina at Greensboro
Foothills

Master of Arts in Theological Studies

Ann Lindsey Bryan
Atlanta, Georgia

B.A., University of Louisville
M.F.A., Georgia State University

Susan Darr Buell
Atlanta, Georgia

B.A., Southern Methodist University
M.A., Columbia University

Linda Karen Davis
Atlanta, Georgia

B.A., Greensboro College

M.L.I.S., University of South Carolina

Virginia Clare Gartrell

Montreat, North Carolina

B.A., Gordon College

M.Ed., Georgia State University

Nathan Cinclair Lane
Cleveland, Tennessee

B.A., Lee University

Audrey Lynn Edmundson Lenhart
Dale City, Virginia

B.A., Davidson College

Sheri Lynn Katz
Decatur, Georgia

D.D.S., Emory University

Elizabeth Sager Sharp
Atlanta, Georgia

B.S.N. , University of Michigan

M.S.N., Yale University

D.R.P.H., Johns Hopkins University

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GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION OF STUDENTS

United States

Alabama - 40
Arizona - 1
Arkansas - 2
California - 7
Connecticut - 2
District of Columbia - 1
Florida - 31
Georgia - 166
Hawaii - 1
Idaho - 2
Indiana - 9
Iowa - 2
Kansas - 2
Kentucky - 1
Louisiana - 5
Maryland - 5
Michigan - 5
Mississippi - 12

Missouri - 3
Nebraska - 2
New Jersey - 6
New York - 12
North Carolina - 65
Ohio - 7
Oklahoma - 2
Oregon - 1
Pennsylvania - 14
Puerto Rico - 2
South Carolina - 38
Tennessee - 24
Texas - 17
Virginia - 18
Washington - 4
West Virginia - 1
Wisconsin - 1
Wyoming - 1

Other Countries

Barbados - 1
Canada - 2
Cuba - 1
Germany - 1
Guyana - 1
Hungary - 2

Jamaica - 13

Kenya - 1

Korea - 3

Mexico - 2

Taiwan - 1

The Netherlands - 1

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM SCHOLARS

Gary Gardiner
George Gitahi
Huibing He
Gyeong Kim
Seong Chan Kim
Sunghake Kim
Woo Cheol Kim
Insook Lee
Jae Gwang Lee
Samuel Mwaniki
Francesca Nuzzolese
Zsolt Otvos
Hyoung Sin Park
Tom Sacon

Jamaica

Kenya

China

Korea

Korea

Korea

Korea

Korea

Korea

Kenya

Italy

Hungary

Korea

Japan

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Calendar 1999-2001

1999-2000

2000-2001 TENTA

Summer

Greek School

July 6 - August 27

July 5 - August 25

Summer Terms

July 5-16

July 10-21

July 19-30

July24-August 4

Fall

Planning Retreat

August 31-September 1

August 29-30

Labor Day

September 6

September 4

Orientation/Registration

September 7-8

September 5-6

Classes begin

September 9

September 7

Opening Convocation /Honors Day

September 15

September 13

Senior Ordination Exams

September 17-18

September 15-16

Smyth Lectures

October 12-14

October 10-12

Reading /Exam Week

October 25-29

October 23-27

Conference on Ministry

November 5-7

November 3-5

Thanksgiving Holiday

November 25-26

November 23-24

Classes end

December 10

December 8

Reading/ Exam Week

December 13-17

December 11-15

Winter

Alternative Context/

M.Div. Electives Begin

January 3

January 8

Doctor of Ministry classes begin

January 10

January 8

Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday

January 17*

January 15

M.Div. Electives end

January 20

January 27

Alternative Context Ends/

January 21

January 27

M.Div. Exam Day/

Doctor of Ministry Classes End

Spring

Classes begin

January 31

February 5

Bible Content Exam

February 4

February 2

Senior Ordination Exams

February 18-19

February 16-17

Conference on Ministry

February 25-27

February 23-25

Reading /Exam Week

March 13-17

March 19-23

Spring Break

April 3-7

April 2-6

Good Friday

April 21

April 13

Columbia Colloquium

April 24-26

April 23-25

Classes end

May 5

May 11

Reading /Exam Week

May 8-11

May 14-18

Commencement

May 14

May 20

'All classes meet on Saturday, January 15.

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