Columbia Theological Seminary Course Catalog 1988-1989, 32234

COLU MB I A
THEOLOGICAL
SEMI NARY

Decatur, Georgia
1988-1989 Catalog

COLUMBIA
THEOLOGICAL
SEMI NARY

701 Columbia Drive

Box 520

Decatur, Georgia 30031-0520

April, 1988

Juliette J. Harper, Editor

Nonprofit Organization

U.S. postage paid

at Decatur, Georgia 30031 -0520

Columbia Theological Seminary is a seminary of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
controlled through a Board of Directors. It is an accredited member of the Association
of Theological Schools and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome 1

Columbia Seminary - History, Purpose, Role and Location 2

Admissions Information 6

Academic Information 9

Basic Degrees 9

Advanced Degrees 16

Continuing Education 22

Lay Institute of Faith and Life 22

Related Academic Programs 23

Special Emphases 24

Support Facilities 27

Curriculum and Courses 28

Academic Notes 70

Awards and Scholarships 75

Student Information 78

Student Organizations and Activities 82

Support of Columbia 84

Board of Directors 85

Administration 87

Faculty 90

Students 100

Calendar 137

Index 1 39

WELCOME TO COLUMBIA
THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

A Seminary of Uncommon Quality

That's Columbia.

- a quality faculty with superb scholarly competence, a passion for
teaching, a strong commitment to the church, and a pastoral concern for
students.

- a quality student body with an eagerness to learn and a desire to
become faithful and effective leaders in the church.

- a quality curriculum combining basic traditional disciplines with
exciting and creative innovations - all designed to prepare men and women
for ministry.

- a quality program of continuing education designed to help min-
isters and laity keep growing in their understanding of the faith and increase
their competence in ministry.

- a quality administrative team dedicated to high standards of excel-
lence in providing support for the teaching ministry of the seminary.

I'm sure you'll find that reflected in the pages of this catalog, but even
more, you'll find it when you visit our campus and talk with members of the
Columbia community. A warm welcome and a stimulating challenge await you.

Douglas W. Oldenburg
President

COLUMBIA SEMINARY

HISTORY

The first permanent location of the seminary was in Columbia, South Car-
olina, in 1828, a principal cultural, intellectual, and population center of the
Southeast.

The first idea of a theological school for the South was planted by the
Presbytery of Hopewell (Georgia) as early as 1817, but it was not until 1824
that a constitution for "The Classical, Scientific, and Theological Institution of
the South" was adopted by the Presbytery of South Carolina, and the members
of the presbytery were authorized to act as the Board of Trustees for that
institution.

In 1827 the Board recommended to the Synod that the constitution be
altered to make the institution solely a theological seminary. (There had been
great opposition to the proposed literary department being in competition
with the College of South Carolina. ) The official name of the seminary became
The Theological Seminary of the Synod of South Carolina and Georgia; it soon
became known as Columbia Theological Seminary a name which was ac-
cepted as permanent in 1925. The revised constitution was adopted by the
synod in 1828, and it was resolved to get the seminary into operation im-
mediately.

The Reverend Thomas Goulding, pastor of the Presbyterian Church in
Lexington, Georgia, was elected the first Professor of Theology in December
of 1828, and he gathered five students for instruction in the manse. Following
completion of arrangements in Columbia, South Carolina, they moved to a
campus there in January of 1830.

That same year, the Reverend George Howe, a New Englander, was elected
by the synod as instructor in languages. The following year he became Professor
of Biblical Literature, and, shortly, librarian, overseeing the growth of the
seminary's library from the original 300 books collected by the presbyteries
in 1829 to more than 3,000 by 1836. Dr. Howe also organized the first cur-
riculum for the seminary, apparently modeling it after those of Princeton
Seminary and Andover Theological Seminary. He served nearly 50 years until
his death in 1883.

In 1857 the Synod of Alabama adopted the seminary as "our own, placing
its name among those of the institutions which we call 'ours,' and which we
are to cherish and care for, support, help, and encourage as our own." Florida
(as part of the Synod of South Georgia and Florida) joined in 1884, with
Mississippi completing the five-synod structure in 1925.

Among the buildings on the Columbia campus was the little chapel
formerly a carriage house where Woodrow Wilson was to be "reborn for
eternity," and where the Book of Church Order (Presbyterian Church U.S.)
was written.

By the 1920s, the population of the Southeast and of Presbyterians in
the area was shifting, and the centers of influence were moving with it.
Atlanta had been a transportation center since the 1880s, and was developing
as a commercial, industrial, and also an educational and cultural center. Certain
Atlanta Presbyterians and leaders of the seminary were convinced of the city's
leadership of the New South and its advantages for the seminary and of the
seminary for the city. In 1924, the Board of Directors agreed (after two previous
refusals in 1887 and 1904), and the decision was made to move to Atlanta, if
a campaign for the new facilities and endowment could be successfully com-
pleted in the Synod of Georgia. Launched in 1925, the campaign had a goal
of $500,000 which was promptly subscribed. In that success the cooperation
of the city's 14,193 Presbyterians in the 74 churches played the determining
part.

The move of the seminary from Columbia, South Carolina, to Decatur,
Georgia, was guided by Richard T. Gillespie, who served as president from
1925 to 1930. He provided the leadership which led to the development of
the new facilities.

In 1927 the seminary transferred its Columbia traditions and ministry, its
students and faculty, and its books and equipment to a 57-acre Decatur, Geor-
gia, site on the outskirts of Atlanta, joining Candler School of Theology and
another 1 1 of the current 23 institutions of higher education in the greater
Atlanta area.

The early years in Decatur were difficult ones for Columbia. For a time,
especially with the coming of the Great Depression, the future of the institution
seemed uncertain. In 1932, however, Dr. J. McDowell Richards was elected
president. Under his able leadership, the seminary experienced its greatest
growth. The endowment was increased by over five million dollars. The present
library, Richards Center, Florida Hall, three student apartment buildings, and
13 faculty homes were built. The faculty was increased from six to 21 full-
time members, and the student body quadrupled. Following President Rich-
ards' retirement, Dr. C. Benton Kline served as president from 1971 until the
end of 1975, when he resigned to return to active teaching. Dr. J. Davison
Philips, pastor of the Decatur Presbyterian Church, assumed the presidency
on January 1, 1976, and retired exactly 11 years later.

Until June 1983 Columbia Seminary was an instrument of the Presbyterian
Church U.S. but with special relationship to the Synods of Florida, Mid-South
and Southeast. The Plan of Government, under which the seminary operates,
defines the rights and responsibilities of both the seminary and the synods. In
June 1983 Columbia became a seminary in the reunited Presbyterian Church
(U.S.A.). Its synod ties are with the newly established synods of South Atlantic
and Living Waters.

On January 1, 1987, Douglas Oldenburg, pastor of the Covenant Presby-
terian Church in Charlotte, NC, became the seventh president.

PURPOSE

The purpose of Columbia Seminary is to

educate qualified men and women for the ordained ministry and for other

forms of ministry,
assist in continuing personal and professional growth and development,
serve as a theological resource for clergy and laity.

The seminary seeks to prepare the people of God to bear witness to the creative
power, redemptive promises, reconciling love, and transforming justice of God.
This purpose will be fulfilled as the faculty and administration of the seminary
are faithful and obedient to Jesus Christ, the living Lord, as he is known from
the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments and witnessed to in the confes-
sions of the Reformed tradition.

In regard to race, ethnic and national origin, age, gender, and physical
impairment, Columbia Seminary seeks to be intentionally inclusive in its stu-
dent body, faculty, staff, language, books and other educational materials, as
well as in the community and worship life of the seminary. We understand
this to be a proper response to the justice commanded by Jesus Christ.

ROLE

The task of the seminary is to enable ministers and lay leaders thankfully
and obediently to recognize and help the church to recognize the presence
of the living God who continues to work in and through changing circum-
stances and to proclaim God's kingdom of love and justice. The seminary will
fulfill this task in the following ways:

1. In ministering to the church in our nation and especially in our
region by helping ministers to understand compassionately the feel-
ings of loss and threat with which many church members face the
changing world and by equipping ministers to enable church members
to see how the work of God's love and justice in other parts of the
world benefits them, too, and how they may face both the dangers and
the possibilities of a changing world with openness and hope.

2. In training for discipleship in a changing world ministers equipped to
help the church become a community of faithful and obedient disciples,
who, grounded in an understanding of the Scriptures, have the courage
and hope and realistic and effective programs and strategies to join
the world-transforming work of God.

3. In preparing ministers and lay leaders to be models of faithful, obedient
Christian life in the context of all the problems and possibilities of our
changing world.

4. In providing increased resources for dialogue with secular disciplines,
since ministers increasingly need to be conversant with secular dis-
ciplines to deal with the theological and ethical questions they raise;

dialogue with other Christian traditions since ministers need to un-
derstand and learn from other Christian traditions as well as from the
unique contribution their own tradition offers to the ecumenical
church;

dialogue with other religions since ministers need to understand what
their non-Christian neighbors believe and be able, without compro-
mising their Christian faith, to enter into open conversation with them.

5. In implementing a structured program of continuing education that
provides a solid base for equipping ministers and lay people to bring
the abiding truth of Christian tradition to bear on new times, places,
and situations.

6. In identifying, in partnership with the governing bodies and other
church agencies, areas where there is need for specialized education
to equip ministers and lay people for particular forms of ministry. Some
of these may be the traditional forms of youth work, music, evangelism,
stewardship, or overseas mission; other needs may arise from particular
issues, such as economic justice, peacemaking, or medical ethics.

7. In cooperating with the church's governing bodies by supplementing
the work of the congregations training lay leaders for their responsi-
bilities in their particular congregations and assisting individuals who
wish to grow in faith.

8. In developing research and resource facilities that use the latest forms
of media.

9. In using joint ecumenical resources, such as the Atlanta Theological
Association, the University Center of Georgia, and overseas churches
and institutions, to provide students with ecumenical dialogue and
experiences.

LOCATION

Columbia Seminary is situated on a gently-rolling, wooded site in surburban
Atlanta. On its spacious 57-acre campus are Campbell Hall, the school's aca-
demic and administrative center, as well as the library, student center, dor-
mitories, apartments, faculty homes, and recreational facilities. A continuing
education center is soon to be built.

Nearby is the eastern terminus of the metropolitan area's rapid transit
system, MARTA, which serves as a gateway to the sights and sounds of the
capital city of the Southeast. Atlanta offers Columbia's students a variety of
cultural, artistic, intellectual and athletic opportunities.

The seminary's setting also provides a wide range of opportunities for
participation in the ongoing life of the church. Greater Atlanta Presbytery is
composed of 116 congregations with more than 45,000 members.

Finally, the metropolitan area functions as an invaluable learning laboratory
for the seminary community. It offers students a broad range of options for
contextual learning as well as supervised ministry and clinical pastoral edu-
cation placements.

ADMISSIONS INFORMATION

ADMISSIONS PROCEDURE FOR REGULAR DEGREE STUDENTS

Students desiring admission to basic degree programs or special programs
should request an application from the Office of Admissions. In addition to
the completed application form, a student must furnish transcripts, references,
test scores from the Graduate Record Exam, and a letter of endorsement from
one's home church. An interview with a member of the Admissions Committee
is required. This interview is best done on campus.

Due to the sequential nature of required courses, no applicants will be
admitted to basic degree programs other than in July or September except by
action of the faculty.

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

An entering student may be placed on academic probation. Specific con-
ditions for achieving good standing will be stated in each situation.

Certain students are required to have a reading knowledge of Greek. (See
page 70 for details. ) Such students who request permission to begin without
the Greek requirement can only be admitted by special action of the faculty,
and this may involve additional semesters in residence. An entering student
who has not completed the Greek language requirement may be denied ad-
mission or placed on probation.

Students desiring admission to an advanced degree program may secure
applications from the Director of Advanced Studies. Ordinarily, a basic divinity
degree is required for entrance into the Master of Theology, the Doctor of
Ministry, or the Doctor of Sacred Theology programs.

Specific admissions requirements for each degree are found below in the
Academic Information Section.

SPECIAL, UNCLASSIFIED AND OCCASIONAL STUDENTS

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

Students who do not meet admissions requirements may be admitted for
a period of up to one academic year as an unclassified student.

Occasional students may be admitted by the Dean of Faculty to take courses
of particular interest, if prerequisites for each course are satisfied. Course
selection must be approved by the Dean of Faculty.

AUDITORS

Regular students, spouses of students, and other members of the community
are invited to audit courses, with the permission of the instructor and provided

space is available in the course. Registration as an auditor must be made through
the Office of the Registrar during registration.

TRANSFER STUDENTS

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

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

All international students are expected to have the written recommenda-
tion of their denomination. A statement of the student's plans for future work
in the student's home country is required, as is a statement of available finances
for their study. Normally, international students are accepted only for graduate
work beyond the M.Div. level. Students whose native language is not English
must include, with the regular application data, the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL) scores. (See below.) Application should be made to the
Director of International Theological Education.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

All U.S. students (citizens or with permanent resident visas) for whom
English is a second language must take the TOEFL exam before admission and
enrollment for credit. Those seeking admission must score at least 550 and
those wishing to take courses as an occasional student for credit must score
at least 500. Students who score close to these levels may take courses for
credit for one semester but must retake and pass the required level before
further work will be allowed. Students may audit courses as occasional students
without taking the TOEFL.

International students for whom English is a second language and who are
applying for admission to a degree program must have a score of 500 on the
TOEFL before admission and enrollment for credit. Those internationals com-
ing 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 stay at Columbia.

Students needing additional proficiency in English will be encouraged to
take courses in the Atlanta area in English as a second language.

CONFERENCES FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS

Columbia Seminary sponsors two conferences on ministry each spring and
fall. During these conferences, men and women who are exploring their call
to ministry are invited to attend classes, meet in faculty homes, talk with
students, staff and faculty, and worship with the seminary community. 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 confer-
ences are November 11-13, 1988, and February 24-26, 1989. For futher in-
formation, write to the Director of Admissions, Columbia Seminary, Box 520,
Decatur, GA 30031-0520.

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ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Columbia offers courses of study leading to both basic and advanced de-
grees. The Master of Arts in Youth Ministry and the Master of Divinity are the
basic professional degrees. The Master of Arts in Theological Studies is also a
basic theological degree, but academic rather than professional in orientation.
The advanced degrees are the Master of Theology, the Doctor of Ministry and
the Doctor of Sacred Theology.

BASIC DEGREES

Admission

Admission to the basic degree programs at Columbia Seminary usually
requires a four-year degree from an accredited university or college of arts
and sciences, or its equivalent. Students without four years of pre-seminary
preparation are not eligible to earn degrees at the seminary except by special
action of the faculty. When requested to do so by presbyteries of the Pres-
byterian Church (U.S.A.), Columbia may accept students without a university
or college degree for a special course of study.

A major in one of the liberal arts fields is most helpful as preparation for
theological studies. Basic courses in philosophy, European and American his-
tory, psychology, sociology, and English grammar and literature form the foun-
dation for seminary studies. Students with inadequate backgrounds in these
areas may be required to take remedial work or select particular electives
within the seminary curriculum.

Students entering Columbia Theological Seminary are required by the sem-
inary's Plan of Government to take the pledge given below. The use of such
a pledge was begun at Princeton Seminary around 1817 and continues, in some
form, in most American Presbyterian seminaries.

In reliance on God's grace, I promise that as long as I am a student at
Columbia Theological Seminary, I will be a diligent student and a
responsible member of the seminary community as I seek to grow in
academic excellence, spiritual maturity and Christian discipleship in
preparation for the service of God in the Church of Jesus Christ for the
sake of its mission to the world.

MASTER OF DIVINITY DEGREE

Students admitted to "the first professional degree program" choose either
a three component program leading to the Master of Divinity degree or a four
component program leading to the Master of Divinity degree with an intern
year. The first two components of both involve a common program. The
academic courses and supervised ministry in these initial components are
designed to assist the student in developing intellectual tools and professional
skills to begin the practice of ministry. At the end of the second component,
students, together with their peers and faculty, engage in a process of profes-
sional evaluation.

Students pursuing the three component Master of Divinity degree move
directly to the final component. Students in the four component program
proceed to two further components, the first of which includes a twelve-month
period of supervised ministry in an approved setting. The final, on-campus
component involves, in addition to academic course work, a seminar enabling
students to reflect on their period of supervised ministry.

The term "components" is used rather than "years" since the amount of
time a student takes to complete the component may be more or less than an
academic year. The A and B components represent the initial common program
for the first professional degrees. The C component follows the professional
assessment and represents the final stage leading to the Master of Divinity
degree. For students in the four component program, the D component des-
ignates the 12-month period of supervised ministry, and the final component
is the C on-campus component.

Requirements for the M.Div. Degree

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

2. The student must be admitted to degree candidacy at the end of the
B component. To qualify for candidacy, the student must be engaged in or
have satisfied all the academic and supervised ministry requirements for the
A and B components (as outlined on page 12) together with enough electives
to total 74 credits. The overall grade average must be C or better.

3. The candidate must satisfactorily complete all the requirements of the
C component (as outlined on page 1 3) with a total of 104 credits, not counting
Greek language credits.

4. The overall grade average must be C or better.

5. The student must pass a Bible content exam.

6. The student must be in residence for at least six long semesters and
in the sixth semester a student must be registered for at least ten hours.
(Exception to this policy can be granted only by faculty vote on a written
request made to the Dean of Faculty).

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

8. 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.

Professional Assessment and Admission to Degree Program

The admission to degree candidacy for the M.Div. degree emerges from
the professional assessment and must be approved by the faculty. Professional
assessment is a major review of the student's potential for ministry 7 that occurs

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after the completion of the major requirements of the A and B components.
This assessment usually will be scheduled in the spring term of the B com-
ponent and is a condition for the student's beginning work in the C component.
Detailed guidelines for the assessment process are given to the student well
in advance, including criteria, data to be considered, composition of the as-
sessment committee, intent of the interview, and possible recommendations
to the faculty which might ensue.

Every M.Div. degree student must meet the professional assessment re-
quirement. Admission to candidacy by a presbytery or appropriate church
body must be substantially completed before the student is eligible for an
assessment. This form of denominational endorsement can be waived only
under extraordinary circumstances and then only by a formal request to the
faculty made before February 1 5 of the student's B component.

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

Awarding the Master of Divinity Degree

Students who have completed all requirements for the Master of Divinity
degree shall be recommended to the Board of Directors in one of three ways:

1 . with the notation that the faculty is satisfied that the student's conduct
and attitude are appropriate for the ordained Gospel ministry;

2. with the notation that at this time the faculty does not commend the
student's conduct or attitude as appropriate for the ordained Gospel ministry
but the faculty considers the student as having promise of useful service in
the church;

3. with the notation that at the time of graduation the faculty does not
commend the student's conduct and attitude as appropriate for the ordained
Gospel ministry.

Minister to Youth Specialization or Joint Degree Program

Students in the M.Div. program can take course work and supervised min-
istry that will provide them with the basic concepts and skills to engage in
ministry with youth. It is possible to complete the M.A. in Youth Ministry in
one academic year beyond the M.Div. Students seeking admission into the
M.A. in Youth Ministry degree program with an M.Div. from another accredited
seminary will be expected to complete 30 credit hours, including a summer
supervised ministry component. Other course requirements are dependent
upon the applicant's past professional and academic work.

Certified Minister of Christian Education

Students in the M.Div. program can take a set of Christian education courses
within their elective hours that will lead them to certification by their denom-
ination, following their ordination, as a minister of Christian education. Stu-
dents interested in this speciality should see the Dean of Faculty.

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Certificate in Gerontology

Students in the M.Div. program may use elective credits for courses in
gerontology offered by Columbia and by Georgia State University, which lead
to a certificate in gerontology awarded by Georgia State. For further information
see the Dean of Faculty 7 .

MASTER OF DIVINITY CURRICULUM

A COMPONENT

Summer

B021

Essentials of Greek

Credits Winter

P143

Credits

Worship 1

Electives 2

Fall

B141
B153
HD121
P112

Credits Spring

The Church Introductory Week

Old Testament Survey

New Testament Exegesis

Church History

The Church's Ministry

An Introduction
Elective or Remedial Course

B COMPONENT

Summer

SM210 Supervised Ministry

15

Credits
6

B154

B161

HD122

HD181

P151

Winter

HD241

Credits

New Testament Exegesis 2
New Testament Survey 3
Church History 4
Church and Contemporary Society 3
Worship and Preaching 3_

Alternative Contextual
Experience and Theological

15

Credits

Reflection

4

Fall

Credits

Spring

Credits

B222
HD233
P222
P232

Hebrew
Theology

Ministry of Teaching
Ministry to Persons
(with praxis)

4
3
3

5

B233

HD234

HD272

Old Testament Exegesis
Theology
Christian Ethics
Electives

3

4
3
5

15

15

P232 Ministry to Persons may be taken in the Spring Semester.

PROFESSIONAL ASSESSMENT

Prior to completion of the B component, a professional assessment is held for each student.
This is a major review of the student's potential for ministry and results in recommendations for
further work at the B component level or admission to candidacy for the M.Div. degree and the
C or D component.

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C COMPONENT

Summer

Credits

Winter

Credits

Free time or independent study

Elective

3

Fall

Credits

Spring

Credits

B373
P381
1343

Biblical Theology. Old Testament 3
The Practice of Ministry 3
Theology and Preaching 2
Evangelism and Mission 2
Electives 4

B374
P382

Biblical Theology, NT
The Practice of Ministry
Electives

3
3
8

1373

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The Master of Divinity degree requires 104 credits, plus Greek (6) including at least 3 elective credits in each
of the three areas of the curriculum.

D COMPONENT - optional

This component is an optional intern year. For more information, see page 10.

MASTER OF ARTS IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES

The purpose of this program is to provide systematic study of the Christian
faith for people who are not preparing for ordination to professional Christian
ministry. It is designed for students who want to broaden and deepen their
understanding of the faith so that they can be more knowledgeable and effective
Christians as lay people in the church and in their lay vocations, and for others
who are preparing for further academic work in a theological discipline (to-
ward a Ph.D., for instance). The Master of Arts in Theological Studies will not
qualify persons for the ordained ministry, since this program does not include
training in the practice of ministry or in other areas prerequisite for ordination.
The seminary expects with this program not only to offer advanced study in
theological disciplines to lay people in the church, but also to enrich the
seminary community by the presence and challenge of students who bring to
it the questions and demand for excellence of searching, thinking, non-profes-
sional Christians.

Students, after consultation with the director of the Master of Arts in The-
ological Studies program, select one of the following five fields for speciali-
zation: Old Testament, New Testament, church history, theology, or ethics. A
faculty advisor from the field of specialization is assigned by the director and
the Dean of Faculty to provide guidance in the selection of courses and to
coordinate the giving of the comprehensive examinations. Language require-
ments are determined by the field of specialization.

General Requirements for the M.A in Theological Studies Degree

1. Students must earn a total of 52 credits. This shall include at least one
basic survey course in each of the five fields of specialization; an additional
course in three survey of the five fields; a minimum of 1 7 credits in the chosen
field of specialization; and a minimum of nine credits in a cognate field. Other
requirements may be established by the Area in which the field of specialization
falls.

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2. Students must pass a written comprehensive examination designed,
administered, and graded by faculty members in the field of specialization. The
purpose of the examination is to test the student's capacity to function knowl-
edgeably and critically in the field of specialization, to relate methodology and
content from the cognate field to the field of specialization, and to think and
write clearly. The examination normally comes at the conclusion of the stu-
dent's course work and usually involves three or more months of preparatory
study. A thesis may be substituted for the written exam in exceptional cases.

3. All work must be completed within five years from the date of admis-
sion.

Details of the program are available from the Director of the Master of Arts
in Theological Studies, Columbia Seminary, Box 520, Decatur, Georgia 30031-
0520.

MASTER OF ARTS IN YOUTH MINISTRY

The purpose of this program is to equip persons for competent leadership
in ministry with youth. It is designed to develop:

1. ability to discuss the meaning of the Scriptures and creeds and the
heritage of the church.

2. ability, through teaching and relationships, to make creative application
to scripture and heritage, to the problems of persons, and to the crises of
society; to place contemporary issues in historical perspective; to help people
deepen their relationships to God; and to witness to one's faith and commit-
ment.

3. ability to perceive persons and situations accurately and sympatheti-
cally.

4. ability to use and mediate in a variety of social processes, including
conflict, in ways that contribute to wholeness.

5. ability to see educational mission within the larger context of the
congregation's total ministry.

6. ability to use sound educational theory in practice, and to evaluate
one's performance on the basis of educational perspectives.

7. ability to work effectively and harmoniously with others professional
and lay in developing and achieving educational objectives.

The program is meant for persons who are not considering ordination but
who want a broad background in theological studies with strong emphasis on
the theory and practice of ministry with youth in congregational, camp, and
para-parochial settings.

Requirements for the M.A in Youth Ministry Degree

1 . A four-year degree from an accredited university or college of arts and
sciences or its equivalent is required. Applicants with a major in religion or
in Christian education may request advanced credit for a particular course

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based upon equivalency of educational accomplishment. Advanced credit de-
cisions are made on an individual basis and are based upon assessment of major
goals of the particular course.

2. A total of 66 semester credits is required. Course work is spread across
four departments: Biblical, Historical-Doctrinal, Pastoral, and Supervised Min-
istry. Usually 12 hours are required in the Biblical area, 18 in the Historical-
Doctrinal area; 22 in the Pastoral area, including nine specifically in Youth
Ministry, 12 in Supervised Ministry, and from two to seven elective hours.

3. All degree work must be completed within four years from the date
of admission.

For further information, write to Director of Youth Ministry Program, Co-
lumbia Seminary, Box 520, Decatur, GA 30031-0520.

Requirements for M.A in Youth Ministry for persons having Master of
Divinity degree (or equivalent)

A student seeking admission into the M.A. in Youth Ministry degree with
a Master of Divinity from another accredited seminary will be expected to
complete 30 credit hours. Course requirements are dependent upon the ap-
plicant's past professional and academic work.

MASTER OF ARTS IN YOUTH MINISTRY CURRICULUM

FIRST YEAR

Fall Credits

B141 Old Testament Survey 3

HD121 Church History 5

P222 Ministry of Teaching 3

P625 Basic Ministry with Youth 3

Electives 0-2

Winter

P142 Worship with Youth 3

Spring

B161 New Testament Survey 3

HD 181 Church and Contemporary Society 3

P232 Ministry to Persons (with praxis) 5

P623 Child and the Church 3
or

P527 Adult Education 3

Electives 0-2

Summer

SM212 Supervised Ministry 6

or

CPE in Adolescent Placement 6

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SECOND YEAR

Fall

HD233 Reformed Theology 3

P224 Program and Leadership 2

P626 Advanced Ministry with Youth 3

SM213 Supervised Ministry 3

Electives 0-3

Winter

Bible Elective 3

Spring

HD234 Reformed Theology 4

HD272 Christian Ethics 3

SM214 Supervisee: Ministry 3

Bible Elective 3

Electives 0-2

ADVANCED DEGREES

Columbia offers three programs leading to advanced degrees. Each builds
on the M.Div. degree and, in the case of the D.Min. and S.T.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 S.T.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 Interdenominational Theological Center, Columbia, Erskine Theological
Seminary in Due West, SC, and Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary in
Columbia, SC. 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 pas-
toral counseling are available in many settings. The Urban Training Organi-
zation of Atlanta provides resources in the area of urban problems and urban
ministries. Numerous national and regional offices of denominational and in-
terdenominational agencies are located in Atlanta. Other educational oppor-
tunities are available at Emory University, Georgia State University, and colleges
in the area.

For students desiring to graduate in any advanced degree program at the
spring commencement, March 1 is the deadline for provisional approval of
the thesis or dissertation by the project committee, and April 1 5 is the deadline
for final approval of the completed project.

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MASTER OF THEOLOGY

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

Admission

Application for admission to the Th.M. program is made through the office
of the Director of Advanced Studies. The M.Div. degree from an accredited
seminary or divinity school, or its academic equivalent, is required. In certain
cases a Master of Arts or a Master of Theological Studies degree in the appro-
priate area may be accepted as a prerequisite and additional preparatory work
may be required. Ordinarily, a B average in an applicant's college and seminary
program is considered a minimum standard for admission. Except for the Th.M.
in pastoral counseling, a knowledge of both the Hebrew and Greek languages
is prerequisite for the program. If an applicant's M.Div. course required less
than these two languages, he or she may substitute an approved language for
one of the Biblical languages.

Admission to Candidacy

Students seeking a Th.M. degree must be admitted to candidacy by vote
of the faculty. Application involves the proposal of a thesis committee com-
posed of a chairperson from the area of concentration and one other member
of the faculty and the proposal of a thesis topic previously approved by the
chairperson. This information must be given in writing to the Advanced Studies
Committee prior to October 1 5. The faculty meeting early in November is the
deadline for the formal admission to candidacy if the student expects to receive
the degree at commencement the following spring.

Requirements for the Degree

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

1. at least 24 semester credits of academic work at the advanced level
(courses numbered in the 600's) with grades that average not less than B. This
academic work shall involve at least 1 5 hours taken through regular residential
courses at Columbia Seminary.

2. an acceptable thesis, which shall constitute six additional credits.

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

Concentration

Each student will concentrate in one of the following areas:

1. Biblical studies,

2. Historical-doctrinal studies,

3. Pastoral studies

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At least 12 course credits must be taken in the area of concentration.
Within that area at least nine credits, in addition to the six credits for the
thesis, must be taken in a chosen field (i.e., Old Testament or theology or
evangelism). At least six course credits must be taken outside the area of
concentration in one or both of the other areas.

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

Pastoral Counseling Specialization

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

By the end of the first year, if the student is adjudged sufficiently competent
by the multidisciplinary professional committee, he or she is admitted to the
counseling practicum for counseling supervision in a center accredited by the
American Association of Pastoral Counselors. Sufficient supervision is provided
through the counseling practicum to qualify one for application as a Member
in the American Association of Pastoral Counselors. Six credits from the Prac-
ticum (P638) may be applied to the required 24 credits of academic work.

DOCTOR OF MINISTRY (IN-MINISTRY)

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

Students apply for admission in a particular school of the Atlanta Theolog-
ical Association but may take advanced courses in any ATA school.

Admission

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

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

Advanced standing on the basis of post-M.Div. courses in other programs
will be determined by the Dean of Faculty.

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Program of Study

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

Thirty-six semester credits are required, distributed as follows:

Six credits for the core seminar in contemporary ministry and career as-
sessment;

Six credits for an approved ministry-under-supervision experience equiv-
alent to approximately 400 hours;

Eighteen credits of advanced courses;

Six credits for the doctoral project.

To assist both personal development and also course and project planning,
each student secures a faculty adviser and a doctoral committee. After com-
pletion of course work and before the execution of the doctoral project, the
student will take an examination covering a range of subjects designated by
his or her doctoral committee.

For further information and application forms, write to Director of Ad-
vanced Studies, Columbia Theological Seminary, Box 520, Decatur, Georgia
30031-0520.

DOCTOR OF SACRED THEOLOGY IN PASTORAL COUNSELING

This degree is offered through the Atlanta Theological Association by the
Candler School of Theology, Columbia Theological Seminary, and the Inter-
denominational Theological Center. The program of study is conducted under
the direction of the S.T.D. Committee of the Atlanta Theological Association.
The S.T.D. Committee has responsibility for approving admission to the pro-
gram, establishing curriculum offerings, and certifying candidates for the award
of the degree. Students may register for courses at any of the ATA seminaries.

Aims of the Program

The purpose of the Doctor of Sacred Theology in pastoral counseling is to
prepare clergy to serve as pastoral counselors in a local church or on the staff
of a community 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 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 qualified 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 contribute to this aspect of pastoral coun-
seling.

Course Work and Practicum

In carrying out this program, which should not exceed six years, the student
must enroll for a minimum of 30 semester hours of academic course work
and 18 semester hours of clinical supervision through the Pastoral Counseling
Practicum.

Core Seminars (three credits per semester: ATA463; ATA471; ATA473;
ATA475) are required in the first four semesters of studies. The student or-
dinarily enters the pastoral counseling practicum when entering the program
of studies and continues until judged competent as a counselor. The clinical
setting for supervision is the Pastoral Counseling Service of the Georgia As-
sociation for Pastoral Care.

Each student admitted to the program shall have one member of the pas-
toral counseling faculty as advisor.

Comprehensive Examinations

When the student has completed these 48 credits with a B average, he or
she may apply to take the Comprehensive Examination, which tests the com-
petence in both the content and performance of pastoral counseling. The
content areas in which the student will be examined include:

a) Theology, with the foci upon theological method and pastoral theology;

b) Psychology, including theories of personality and development, psy-
chodynamics of behavior and of religious experience, and theories of
counseling and psychotherapy;

c) Pastoral care, including history of pastoral care, ministerial role, guid-
ance at the passage points of life, ministry in crisis situations, and re-
ferrals;

d) social and cultural studies which pertain to pastoral counseling;

e) a related area of the student's choice.

The performance areas in which the student will be examined include:

a) evaluation interviewing,

b) pastoral counseling,

c) supervision,

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d) professional maturity within the role of pastoral counselor,

e) ability to relate pastoral counseling to the total ministerial role.

Dissertation

Following satisfactory performance in the Comprehensive Examination, the
student will then engage in an approved research project which demonstrates
ability to utilize theological and theoretical knowledge in relation to some
problem of his or her professional practice, and which contributes useful
findings and insights to this area of theological investigation. The student will
prepare a dissertation and undergo an oral examination on the project/disser-
tation.

Professional Certification

The supervision in pastoral counseling, which is an integral part of the
S.T.D. degree program, is provided according to the standards of the American
Association of Pastoral Counselors and the American Association of Marriage
and Family Therapists. It may be used, therefore, to meet the requirements
for counseling supervision of both the A.A.P.C. and the A.A.M.F.T.

Admission

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 profes-
sional promise were evident. In addition, applicants must have significant ex-
perience in ministry (approximately three years' full-time employment after
completion of the first theological degree) and in clinical pastoral education
(usually four consecutive units).

The admission process includes:

a) an assessment of applicant's academic grades and professional perform-
ance,

b) a statement of purpose,

c) references and other materials supplied with the application,

d) a personal interview with the director of the program, and

e) one or more personal interviews with the pastoral counseling faculty
and appropriate officers of the school to which application is being
made.

The deadline for receipt of all application material is February 1 5 of the year
for which fall semester admission is requested.

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

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Application forms and further general information about the S.T.D. in Pas-
toral Counseling program may be obtained from: Dr. John H. Patton, Director,
Doctoral Program in Pastoral Counseling, 1700 Clifton Road, N.E., Atlanta,
Georgia 30329 Telephone 404/636-1457; or from the Director for Advanced
Studies, Columbia Theological Seminary, Box 520, Decatur, Georgia 30031-
0520 Telephone 404/378-8821.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Continuing education opportunities for ministers and lay persons are a vital
part of Columbia Seminary. These non-credit events are essential to spiritual,
academic, and professional growth. Several different types of opportunities are
offered:

1. Large, established, on-campus events offer a variety of courses, to-
gether with daily preaching and worship services. The major events
are the Summer Session, held the first two full weeks in July, and the
January Seminars for Ministers early in January. The Columbia Forum
is a third but somewhat different continuing education event.

2. Throughout the year small events, centered around one activity or
subject, are held both on and off campus. Examples are a study/retreat
at the beach, a week at Koinonia and Habitat for Humanity, ministry
with the disabled, a contemplative week, a week in the winter woods
and spiritual formation retreats.

3. Overseas travel/study trips are now a regular part of the continuing
education program. In 1988 the scheduled trips are: a week in Jamaica
and 18 days in the USSR.

4. Individual study is available to ministers who wish to spend time on
the campus, working in the library and consulting with a faculty mem-
ber. The Director of Continuing Education will make arrangements
for this kind of on-campus directed study.

A calendar of events for 1988/89 is available upon request. For more in-
formation on continuing education opportunities, write the Director of Con-
tinuing Education, Columbia Seminary, Box 520, Decatur, GA
30031-0520.

LAY INSTITUTE OF FAITH AND LIFE

In 1 987 Columbia Seminary established the Lay Institute of Faith and Life
to equip laity for ministry in the church and in the world. Courses offered
include biblical studies, theology, church history, ethics, family life, church
leadership, and spiritual formation. The Institute also coordinates weekend
seminars, workshops, conferences, and laity renewal events both on and off
campus. It works with presbyteries and local congregations to provide church
officer training in faith development and leadership skills.

Twice yearly the Institute sponsors at the seminary the Lay School of Bible
and Theology. Similar Lay Schools in various formats are offered in presbyteries
and congregations.

For further information, write to Lay Institute of Faith and Life, Columbia
Theological Seminary, Box 520, Decatur, GA 30031-0520.

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RELATED ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

In addition to Basic and Advanced Degree Programs and Continuing Ed-
ucation, Columbia Seminary offers a wide variety of academic opportunities.
Some of these are in relationships with other educational institutions; others
are special emphases of Columbia.

ATLANTA THEOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION

Through the Atlanta Theological Association (ATA), Columbia enjoys ac-
ademic and professional affiliations with Candler School of Theology, Erskine
Theological Seminary, Interdenominational Theological Center, Luthern The-
ological Southern Seminary, Georgia Association for Pastoral Care, and Urban
Training Organization of Atlanta. The association develops and coordinates
educational programs and resources of these member institutions, which in-
clude approximately 1,600 students, 100 faculty, and a combined library col-
lection of 600,000 volumes. (Students and scholars also have access to the
holdings of 16 libraries in the Atlanta-Athens area which comprise the Uni-
versity Center of Georgia. ) Among significant and promising cooperative en-
deavors, in addition to the Doctor of Sacred Theology and Doctor of Ministry
degree programs, are cross registration, sharing of faculty, library and lecture-
ship resources, interseminary courses and experimental programs in various
academic disciplines and professional specializations.

UNIVERSITY CENTER OF GEORGIA

Columbia Seminary is a founding institution of the metropolitan Atlanta
consortium of institutions of higher education, called the University Center of
Georgia (UCG). The institutions included are Agnes Scott College, Atlanta
College of Art, Atlanta University Center, Columbia Theological Seminary,
Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia State University,
Kennesaw College, Mercer University Atlanta, Oglethorpe University, Southern
Technical Institute, University of Georgia.

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

CROSS REGISTRATION AT AREA SCHOOLS

Columbia students may cross register for courses at a variety of institutions
in the Atlanta area through the Columbia registrar and at no additional charge.
Students may cross register locally at Candler School of Theology and the
Interdenominational Theological Center and institutions of the University Cen-
ter of Georgia.

Columbia students may also cross register at two theological schools farther
away, namely, Erskine Theological Seminary in Due West, SC, and the Pres-
byterian School of Christian Education in Richmond, VA. Such cross registration
is especially encouraged during the January Term or in the Summer Session.

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THE MIDEAST SEMINAR

A summer travel seminar is sponsored jointly by Columbia Theological
Seminary, Candler School of Theology at Emory University, and Southern Bap-
tist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY, consisting of a three-week study
trip to Israel, Jordan, and Greece. The program, subsidized by a private foun-
dation, is directed by Dr. Max Miller, Professor of Old Testament Studies at
Candler. It is limited to 20 participants five students from each of the schools
plus 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 which plays such
a crucial role in current international affairs; to provide a situation in which
the leaders of tomorrow's church can get to know each other today and develop
close bonds of understanding and friendship. At the same time there is op-
portunity for extended interchange between the students preparing for profes-
sional careers in the church and lay persons who are already playing key roles
in business and community affairs. Professor Charles Cousar is Columbia's
representative for the program.

CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION

Clinical pastoral education is a first-hand learning experience under cer-
tified supervision which provides theological students and pastors with op-
portunities for intensive study of pastoral relationships and which seeks to
make clear in understanding and practice the resources, methods, and mean-
ings of the Christian faith as expressed through pastoral care. Columbia's mem-
bership in the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education means that its students
will be given priority of choice in institutions elected, especially those listed
within the Southeast.

NATIONAL CAPITAL SEMESTER FOR SEMINARIANS

Columbia Seminary is a participating institution in the National Capital
Semester for Seminarians, organized by Wesley Theological Seminary, Wash-
ington, DC. The program provides an opportunity for seminary students to
spend a semester in Washington for study and involvement in the processes
of government and the concerns of the churches. The design includes an
interaction/reflection seminar, supervised study, and the opportunity to elect
other courses in Washington institutions. For information, see the Dean of
Faculty.

SPECIAL EMPHASES

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 lead-
ers in other parts of the world in particular, the Caribbean. During the 1987-

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88 academic year, over 60 percent of the second year M.Div. students partic-
ipated in one of Columbia's international programs. These include:

an international component for the second year course, "Alter-
native Context For Ministry." Students may choose to take this
course in an international setting during the Winter Term. During
the 1 988 Winter Term four different international alternative con-
texts for ministry were offered: Central America (Costa Rica, Nic-
aragua, and El Salvador), Central Europe (Berlin), the Caribbean
(Jamaica), and Eastern Europe (Hungary).

a three-week Mideast Seminar.

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.

Supervised ministry placements for Columbia students in Carib-
bean churches under the supervision of experienced Caribbean
pastors.

Columbia students studying or working during the year in different
countries such as Barbados, Chile, Costa Rica, Germany, Jamaica,
Japan, Scotland, and Switzerland.

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

a three-week seminar held each year on the Columbia campus for
Korean pastors. This seminar is sponsored jointly by Columbia,
the Presbyterian Church of Korea, and the Division of International
Missions, Presbyterian Church (USA).

Columbia faculty members spending sabbatic leaves in Third
World countries.

Some of these programs are part of a program co-ordinated by the Atlanta
Theological Association. Others reflect cooperative efforts with the Presby-
terian Church (USA), or with an overseas denomination or theological insti-
tution.

For further information, write to the Director of International Theological
Education, Columbia Theological Seminary, Box 520, Decatur, GA 30031-0520.

THE COLUMBIA FORUM

Each year, during the last week of January, Columbia sponsors a four-day
forum built around a guest preacher and two significant lectureships. The
activities include, in addition to three worship services and two sets of three
lectures, a variety of formal and informal occasions with the leaders. Special
events for alumni/ae are also planned during this week.

One lectureship is the Thomas Smyth Foundation Lectures, begun through
a bequest of the Rev. Thomas Smyth, pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church
of Charleston, SC, from 1831 to 1873. Since 1911 distinguished scholars from

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the United States and abroad have presented lectures on a variety of themes
and issues. Recent Smyth Lecturers have been Dr. Jaroslav Pelikan, Dr. Austin
C. Lovelace, Dr. Krister Stendahl, Dr. Jan M. Lockman, Rev. C. Frederick Buech-
ner, Dr. Walter Brueggemann, Dr. Jose Miguez-Bonino, Dr. Carl S. Dudley, Dr.
Leander Keck, Dr. Hendrikus Berkhof, Dr. Thomas G. Long, and Dr. Phyllis
Trible.

The other lectureship, the Alumni/ae Lectures, brings to the campus the-
ologians and ministers who address the seminary community, graduates, and
interested pastors during the annual Columbia Forum. Recent speakers have
been Dr. Wallace M. Alston, Jr., Dr. John H. Leith, Dr. William V. Arnold, Dr.
Neely C. McCarter, Dr. Orlando Costas, the Rev. Stuart McWilliam, Dr. Donald
P. Buteyn, Dr. Leighton Ford, Dr. Fred B. Craddock, the Rev. Will Campbell,
Dr. Paolo Ricca, and Dr. James A. Sanders.

Currently, both series, together with a guest preacher and colloquia, are
offered during the Columbia Forum, following the January Term. The preachers
in 1988 were Dr. Douglas W. Oldenburg, Dr. W. Frank Harrington, and the
Rev. Joanna Adams.

For further information, write to the Vice President for Development/
Seminary Relations, Columbia Theological Seminary, Box 520, Decatur, GA
30031-0520.

EVANGELISM EMPHASIS

In 1981 Columbia Seminary began an emphasis in evangelism which in-
cludes classroom instruction, consultation and model building in congregations
and presbyteries, along with training conferences. This emphasis has been made
possible, in part, through a grant from The Outreach Foundation.

The courses of instruction aim at equipping seminarians, ministers, and lay
persons with the understanding and skills to practice an effective evangelism
which is faithful to the whole gospel. Instruction in evangelistic method and
strategies is centered in seminars and classes offered on campus, but also
involves participation in advanced degree program courses offered off campus.

The professor of evangelism also provides consultation on church growth
and outreach to individual congregations. The central thrust of such consul-
tation involves designing effective models in specific situations.

In addition to instruction and consultation this emphasis offers to interested
presbyteries workshops and conferences in effective evangelism meant for
both clergy and lay persons.

For further information, write to Evangelism Emphasis, Columbia Theo-
logical Seminary, Box 520, Decatur, GA 30031-0520.

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SUPPORT FACILITIES

THE JOHN BULOW CAMPBELL LIBRARY

At the heart of the educative effort of the seminary is the library. Named
for John Bulow Campbell, an Atlanta benefactor and member of Columbia's
Board of Directors during the 1930s, the library is an integral part of the
teaching program. It seeks to extend the work of the classroom in breadth
and depth, to provide for student and faculty research, and to encourage
reading beyond course requirements.

The collection includes books, periodicals, church records, tapes, cassettes,
and microfilms. It is a well-balanced selection of older and more modern works
and is particularly strong in Biblical studies, Biblical archaeology, patristics,
the Reformation, pastoral counseling, and Presbyterianism. Reformation
sources include the Calvin and Melachthon sections of the Corpus Reforma-
torum and the Weimer edition of Luther. This specialized collection, together
with the ATA theological libraries and the UCG general collections, provides
an outstanding resource for Columbia students.

SEMINARY ARCHIVES

The primary focus of the seminay archives, housed in the library, is the
history and development of Columbia Seminary. Documents related to the
founding of a Presbyterian seminary in the South in the nineteenth century
are located here. The archive also intends to be the place of record for all
Columbia Seminary publications.

TELEVISION

Columbia has videotaping facilities on its campus. Videotaping is used in
a variety of ways in classroom instruction and in preaching practicums.

THE COLUMBIA BOOKSTORE

The seminary bookstore, located in the Richards Center, provides books,
materials, and supplies at a discount for students to begin collecting for their
own theological library and for persons working toward advanced degrees to
continue 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, the pastoral area,
and in Bible and homiletics, including many commentaries on the Old and
New Testaments. Greater discounts are offered during special sales. The book-
store is open from 10:30 to 2:00, Monday through Friday, with special hours
during campus events.

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CURRICULUM AND COURSES

The teaching program at Columbia is arranged in four areas: Biblical, his-
torical-doctrinal, pastoral, and supervised ministry. Studies in each of these
areas are combined with the interdisciplinary studies in the curriculum for
the first professional degrees. While classroom instruction is basic to these
first degree programs, their goal is to equip students to continue their education
independently. The resources of the library, the structure of course work, and
independent study courses encourage early realization of that goal.

Studies in the BIBLICAL area seek to help the students understand and
interpret an ancient book, the Bible, in a modern world. To do this, these
studies are concerned with developing tools and skills to understand the an-
cient world, its language, history, and thought, and tools and skills to grasp
the meaning of the Bible for contemporary people. Greek and Hebrew are
required so that students can gain facility 7 in handling the original Biblical
languages and in understanding the text in its native tongue. Courses in the
area provide an opportunity for interpreting the text and for experience in
articulating the message in a theological fashion.

HISTORICAL-DOCTRINAL studies help students understand the past so
that they can understand the present and how we got here. Students engaged
in these studies also struggle to form their own theology and to discover what
it means 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
the arenas of life. Therefore, studies in this area engage students in consid-
eration 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.

The PASTORAL area centers on the functioning of the person as a minister,
and its concern is to train students to be ministers and to lead other persons
in ministering. Studies in this area consider the dynamics of the minister's role
as pastor, evangelist, leader of worship, preacher, teacher, and administrator.
Since we do not fully know today the shape of the ministry of tomorrow, the
concern of these studies is to train students to understand the issues involved,
to help them see their own strengths and weaknesses, and then to develop a
flexibility that will enable them to take their Biblical and theological under-
standing and deal with whatever issues they face during their ministry.

SUPERVISED MINISTRY serves an integrative function for the curriculum.
Through its structure students are involved in the actual practice of ministry
under competent supervision. Through experiential, relational, and inductive
learning, the student explores within a peer group the forms, styles, contents,
and concepts of ministry. Not only does the student put into practice what
has been learned through studies in the Biblical, historical-doctrinal, and pas-

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toral areas, but these studies are integrated with the practice of ministry and
the personhood of the student.

Columbia's faculty recognizes that the method of teaching also makes a
significant contribution to learning. Consequently, a variety of teaching meth-
ods is employed. Team teaching, which enables the professors themselves to
participate more fully in the learning process, and which effectively brings
different kinds of competence together in the classroom, is widely used. Be-
cause small groups are a part of most courses, creative interchange between
student and student and between students' peers and professors is the mark
of instruction at Columbia. Field trips, simulations, seminars and use of audio-
visuals (especially video) are also examples of a wide variety of teaching
methods.

The faculty reserves the right to modify individual course requirements
within a degree program. Such changes will be effective the next time such
courses are offered or at a later date as determined by the faculty. Degree
programs and their major requirements will remain unchanged for students
entering that program, but changes may be made at any time to be effective
for all entering students in the next academic year.

COURSES OF INSTRUCTION

Listed on the following pages are the courses taught during 1987-88 and
proposed by the faculty of Columbia Theological Seminary for 1988-89.
Changes in faculty situations and in student needs inevitably will necessitate
modification from term to term resulting in the failure to offer some electives
and the substitution of others.

The letter in the course designation is determined by the area in which it
is offered: B for Biblical; HD for Historical-Doctrinal; P for Pastoral; I for In-
terdisciplinary; and SM for Supervised Ministry. Courses whose numbers are
prefaced by ATA are offered by the Atlanta Theological Association. The
hundred's digit refers to the level of the course and whether it is required for
the basic degree program or elective:

100s are required courses for A component students.

200s are required courses for B component students.

300s are required courses for C component students.

500s are elective courses designed primarily for A and B component stu-
dents but open to advanced students by permission of the instructor.

600s are elective courses designed for advanced students (C competent
and graduate students) but open to others when prerequisites are met,
when space is available, and by permission of the instructor.

700s are off-campus electives at advanced level.

800s are honors courses.

The teen's digit 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, Beverly R. Gaventa, David
M. Gunn (on sabbatic leave, Fall Semester 1988), David P. Moessner (Chair-
person), James D. Newsome (on sabbatic leave, Spring Semester 1989).

Required courses for M.Div. and, as marked, for MA. in Youth Ministry.

B141 SURVEY OF THE OLD TESTAMENT Newsome

A study of the Old Testament with special attention to its literary development
and theological content, as viewed against the background of the history- and
religion of ancient Israel. Also required for MA. in Youth Ministry.
Fall 3 credits

B153 EXEGESIS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT - I Cousar, Moessner

An introduction to exegetical methods in the study of the New Testament.

The Greek text of Philippians is read and interpreted.

Fall 2 credits

B154 EXEGESIS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT - II Cousar, Moessner

A second-level course in exegesis concentrating on selected passages from the

Greek text of Matthew or Luke.

Prerequisite: B153

Spring 2 credits

B161 SURVEY OF THE NEW TESTAMENT Cousar, Moessner

A study of the New Testament books with special attention to their literary
character and their theological content, as viewed in light of the history 7 and
development of the early church. Also required for M.A. in Youth Ministry.
Spring 3 credits

B222 ESSENTIALS OF HEBREW Gunn, Newsome

An intensive study of the essential elements of Hebrew grammar, syntax, and

vocabulary preparatory to reading and studying exegetically the Hebrew Old

Testament.

Fall 4 credits

*B231 OLD TESTAMENT EXEGESIS: REPRESENTATIVE TEXTS Newsome

A reading and exegesis of selected Old Testament passages which are significant
for an understanding of the nature of ancient Hebrew literature and the faith
of Israel. Special attention will be given to their relevance to Christian theology
and to their use in the preaching and teaching ministry of the Church. Pre-
requisite: B222
Fall 3 credits

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*B232 OLD TESTAMENT EXEGESIS: SAUL AND DAVID Gunn

A close reading of selected passages from I & II Samuel and I Kings, in the
context of an overview of the story of Saul and David as a whole. An under-
standing of narrative technique leads to a heightened awareness of the theo-
logical impact of Old Testament storytelling.
Prerequisite: B222 3 credits

*B234 OLD TESTAMENT EXEGESIS: ESTHER OR RUTH Gunn

A close reading of a short story, with attention to significant features of the
Hebrew text. Careful exploration of literary aspects (e.g. structure, plot, char-
acter, point of view, wordplay, allusion ) facilitates a deeper awareness of the
theological impact of Old Testament storytelling. Feminist criticism provides
an important focus for the course.
Prerequisite: B222 3 credits

*Students in the B component are required to take one of these courses.
Another may be taken as an elective.

B373 OLD TESTAMENT THEOLOGY Newsome

An investigation of major theological themes within the traditions of the Old
Testament. Special attention will be devoted to fresh methods of relating the
biblical material to contemporary understandings of the nature of human life.

3 credits

B374 NEW TESTAMENT THEOLOGY Cousar, Moessner

The nature of New Testament "theology," the uses of texts in constructive
theology, and the unity 7 and diversity of the New Testament will be investigated
in the light of the primary theological claims of the New Testament writings.
Prerequisites: B152, B153, Bl6l 3 credits

Elective Courses

General and Background

B514 INTERTESTAMENTAL PERIOD Newsome

A seminar devoted to the investigation of the history of the Jewish people
from the return from exile to the birth of Christ. Emphasis will be upon the
literature (both canonical and non-canonical) of this period against the back-
ground of social, economic, political, and cultural events. Attention will also
be given to the rise of Jewish sects. 2 credits

B515 THE BIBLE IN ENGLISH TRANSLATION Newsome

The history of the English Bible will be traced, with attention given to the
theologial and societal forces which helped to shape various versions. Primary
emphasis will be upon modern versions and their suitability for use in worship

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and preaching. Specific texts will be examined and compared. No exam. Out-
side reading and written paper. 3 credits

B617 APOCALYPTIC Newsome

An exploration of Jewish and Christian apocalyptic, both canonical and extra-
canonical, in the effort to understand the world view and theological outlook
of those groups and individuals responsible for this distinctive literature.

2 or 3 credits

Ancient Languages

B021 ESSENTIALS OF GREEK Cousar

An intensive study of the essential elements of Koine Greek grammar, syntax,
and vocabulary 7 preparatory to reading the Greek New Testament. Required
of all students not having taken Greek in college.
Summer Session Only 6 credits

B526 TRANSLATING THE GREEK LECTIONARY Moessner

One passage each week will be translated from the Greek lectionary. One hour
credit will be awarded for translations each week and one sermon outline and
discussion during the semester. An additional hour of credit will be given by
passing an oral exam on assigned texts. 2 credits

B620 HEBREW READING Gunn, Newsome

Rapid reading of selections from the Hebrew Old Testament with a view to
increasing facility in the use of the language; emphasis on grammatical struc-
tures and vocabulary.
Prerequisite: B222 2 credits

B623 ARAMAIC Newsome

A study of the essential elements of Palestinian Jewish Aramaic as these relate
to the Aramaic portions of Ezra and Daniel and to the Aramaic elements in
the New Testament.
Prerequisite: B222 3 credits

Old Testament Based on Hebrew Text

B63 1 OLD TESTAMENT EXEGESIS: JEREMIAH Gunn

A close reading of selected passages from the Book of Jeremiah, with special
attention to the way the prophet's distinctive proclamation is mediated through
conventional language and literary forms and the power of poetry.
Prerequisite: BN222 3 credits

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B632 EXEGESIS OF ISAIAH 40-55 Gunn

A close reading of selected passages (including the "servant songs") from Isaiah
40-55 (Deutero-Isaiah), with special attention to the way the prophet's dis-
tinctive proclamation is mediated through conventional literary forms, tradi-
tions of myth and history and, above all, the power of poetry. 3 credits

B633 OLD TESTAMENT EXEGESIS: AMOS Newsome

The Hebrew text of the Book of Amos will be examined in the effort to identify
major theological themes and literary forms. Each student will prepare one
written exegesis or research paper, the topic of which reflects the special
interests of the student.
Prerequisite: B222 3 credits

B639 BIBLICAL RESEARCH SEMINAR: THE SERVANT OF THE LORD

Gunn, Moessner

The seminar's work will center on the "servant songs" of the Book of Isaiah
and the way these texts have meaning through their relationships with each
other, with their immediate context in chapters 40-55, and with other Old
and New Testament texts - for example, stories of Moses, Samson and Elijah,
the Gospel passion narratives, and Acts. This discussion of "intertextuality"
will raise important questions of interpretive method in exegesis. Other sub-
jects will be the center in future years. 2 or 3 credits

Old Testament Based on English Text

B540 GENESIS 1-11 Newsome

A literary and theological investigation of Genesis 1-11 with the intention of
identifying those themes which help to shape the theological outlook of the
Old Testament as a whole and which inform the Christian understanding of
the nature of human life before God. 2 credits

B544 PSALMS Brueggemann

This course will explore the faith resources offered in the book of the Psalms,
with special attention given to the points of contact between the poems and
current life-situations. This will be done by considering the God who is ad-
dressed in the Psalms, the difference these prayers make in one's daily life and
the interrelatedness of the Psalms to daily pastoral crises and to use in liturgical
settings. 2 credits

B545 INTRODUCTION TO THE HEBREW PROPHETS Newsome

An overview of the prophetic tradition within ancient Israel in which special
attention is given to the theological themes of the several books of the proph-
etic corpus of the Old Testament. The cultural context in which individual
prophetic personalities lived and worked is also examined for insights into the
form and content of the prophetic message. 2 or 3 credits

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B546 OLD TESTAMENT WISDOM LITERATURE: WISDOM AND THE

FEMININE Gunn

An exploration of the way women are portrayed and of feminine imagery
generally in the wisdom literature, especially the Book of Proverbs 1-9 and in
related literature, including the Wisdom of Solomon, Ecclesiasticus and key
New Testament texts. Issues discussed will include: the poetry of Scripture,
meaning and metaphor, sophia and logos, and current feminist criticism of the
Bible. 2 or 3 credits

B640 POWER AND PROVIDENCE IN THE BOOKS OF SAMUEL

Brueggemann

A study of I and II Samuel, paying attention to the literary techniques and
strategies of the text, and to the theological resources in the narrative. The
interface to ministry will be concerned wih the odd convergence of cunning
political power and the inscrutable purpose of God, asking how that same
convergence is at work in our social context. 3 credits

B645 MESSAGE OF THE PSALMS Newsome

A study of the Psalms from various perspectives: historical, exegetical and
homiletical. Designed to make the literature available to the pastor as a wor-
shiper, scholar and preacher. 3 credits

B647 FROM DEUTERONOMY TO KINGS: A VIEW FROM THE

WILDERNESS Gunn

A brief survey of current work on the composition and purpose of the great
Deuteronomistic History" prefaces an attempt at a new and integrated reading.
This core section of the O.T. issues a radical challenge to church and nation
today. 2 or 3 credits

B648 KING DAVID IN HISTORY, LITERATURE AND ART Gunn

This seminar investigates the figure of David in the Bible (including N.T.) and
beyond: topics include (amongst others) medieval theology and art, refor-
mation politics, renaissance sculpture, nineteenth century preaching, and mod-
ern drama. A study of the use and abuse of the Bible. 2 or 3 credits

B649 MEANING IN BIBLICAL NARRATIVE. THE BOOK OF JUDGES Gunn

A literary study of the Book of Judges, paying attention to features such as
character, plot, point of view, repetition, redundancy, informational gaps, re-
porting and reported speech, and irony. The course will explore some of the
individual stories of Judges, consider the Book of Judges as a whole, and ask
how it relates to its (canonical) literary context. This will lead to the unfolding
of theological dimensions of the book and raise major questions about how
readers find meaning in narrative texts. Feminist criticism will be a significant
focal point. 2 or 3 credits

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New Testament Based on Greek Text

B550 THE MESSAGES OF THE FOUR GOSPELS Park

Since the gospels are not primarily records of the life of Jesus but the gospel
to human hearers/readers, it is very important to investigate the message of
each of the authors of the gospels. This course will consider both the meth-
odology of acquiring the messages and formulating the messages themselves,
as well as appropriation by the modern reader. Knowledge of Greek language
is recommended but not required, (offered in 1988 only) 2 or 3 credits

B551 EXEGESIS OF THE GOSPEL OF JOHN Cousar, Moessner

An exegetical study of the gospel with emphasis on structure, historical back-
ground and dominant motifs. Analysis of selected sections of the Greek text.
Prerequisites: B153, B154 3 credits

B553 EXEGESIS OF GALATIANS Cousar

An analysis and interpretation of the Greek text of Galatians.

Prerequisite: B153 3 credits

B652 EXEGESIS OF ROMANS Cousar

An interpretation of the Epistle to the Romans, within the framework of Paul's

theology.

Prerequisite: B153 3 credits

B653 EXEGESIS OF EPHESIANS Cousar

Ephesians is a "masterly statement on the work of God in the world and church,
expressed not by the passion of polemic or in the logic of argumentation but
by prayerful meditation" (Luke Johnson). The course will be organized to
allow those wishing to to work from the English text. 3 credits

New Testament Based on English Text

B560 THE GOSPEL IN THE EPISTLES Park

A study of Romans, Hebrews, James, I Peter, and Revelation, to seek out the
core of the Christian message which the respective authors had; and to compare
them in order for us also to have wisdom to express the Gospel in our own
situation, (offered in 1988 only) 2 credits

B561 EPISTLE TO THE EPHESIANS Staff

A study of the English text of the Epistle to the Ephesians in its historical
setting with special attention to its continuing relevance in the life of the
Church. 2 credits

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B562 LUKE/ACTS Staff

Luke/Acts will be considered as two volumes of a unified work with attention
given to the overall structure. Themes introduced in the Gospel will be noted
or traced in the Acts. Reading in Lukan theology is required.
Prerequisite: B161 4 credits

B567 CORINTHIAN CORRESPONDENCE Gaventa

This is an exegetical course emphasizing Paul's controversy with the Corinthian
Christians and the continuing significance of that controversy for the Christian
faith. 3 credits

B568 (768) PRISON EPISTLES Staff

This course will deal with three of the so-called Prison Epistles - Philemon,
Philippians, and Colossians. Students will make a study of the English text,
noting historical background, literary structure, and theological themes.

3 credits

B569 GENERAL EPISTLES Staff

A study of the English text of the Epistles of James, I, II Peter and Jude in their
historical setting and present relevance. 2 credits

B665 EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS Cousar

A study of Paul's Letter to the Romans, in the context of Pauline theology.
Particular emphasis will be given to application to current ministry.

3 credits

B666 THE GOSPEL OF MARK Staff

A study of the English text of the Gospel of Mark with particular attention
given to the content, structure, and theological themes of the book.

2 or 3 credits

B667 ON PROPHETS AND PREACHERS: READING THE ACTS OF THE

APOSTLES Moessner

A careful reading in the English text of the fulfillment of the history of salvation
through the unfolding drama of the eschatalogical split of Israel into the mes-
sianic remnant and the "hardened" people of God. Special emphasis on the
relation of the Church to the Jewish people and preaching from the Acts today.

3 credits

Biblical Theology

B671 OLD TESTAMENT THEOLOGY: THE GOD OF THE OLD

TESTAMENT Gunn

Grounded in the study of representative texts, this course seeks to build up
a picture of the God who emerges from the pages of the Old Testament. God

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and justice, judgment and love, the limitations of God, God and the feminine
are among themes explored. 2 or 3 credits

B673 HISTORY AND THEOLOGY OF THE EXILE Newsome

A survey of the political, military, and socio-economic history of the Jewish
people from the Fall of Jerusalem to the Judean Restoration. Special attention
will be given to the literature produced by prophetic and priestly figures and
upon the manner in which the events of this period impacted Israel's rela-
tionship to God.
Prerequisite: B141 3 credits

B675 ROOTS OF NEW TESTAMENT CHRISTOLOGY Moessner

A seminar devoted to reading texts in translation from the intertestamental
period which describe Jewish hopes and expectations for a Messiah or
'Anointed One.' Particular attention will be focused on the ways New Testa-
ment texts both reflect and reject Jewish hopes and to the issues confronted
in preaching these texts in a Judeo-Christian context today.
Prerequisites: B141, Bl6l; B514 strongly recommended 3 or 4 credits

B676 THEMES IN PAULINE THEOLOGY Cousar

Selected themes in the theology of Paul will be investigated in depth. The
course will be structured as a seminar with student opportunity for engaging
the rest of the class in a vigorous learning experience.
Prerequisite: B161 3 credits

B677 NEW TESTAMENT ETHICS Cousar

A consideration of how the New Testament can be used in making moral
decisions, with special attention to the areas of war and peace. 3 credits

B678 THEOLOGY OF THE CROSS IN THE NEW

TESTAMENT Cousar

A seminar providing an opportunity for interested students to engage in re-
search of an important New Testament theme. The primary concerns are
exegetical. 3 credits

B679a STUDY IN OLD TESTAMENT THEOLOGY Brueggemann

The course is concerned with the primary theological tensions that are present
in the traditions of the Old Testament. Major attention will be given to Israel's
understanding of God as it is articulated in aniconic and iconic tradition.

3 credits

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B679b MIRACULOUS AND MUNDANE:

TEXT, REVELATION AND INTERPRETATION Gunn

Based on close reading of selected Old Testament texts, the course will outline
a way of organizing our understanding of God in the Old Testament by starting
from the texts of common human experience rather than those of miracles
and great marvels (the "mighty acts of God"): Ruth, Song of Songs, Esther,
Jephthah's daughter, Rachel and Leah, the marriage of Hosea are some of the
starting points. Though Hebrew is not required, some knowledge would be
an advantage. 3 credits

Independent Studies

The following courses provide an opportunity to engage in individualized work
on various problems in the Biblical area under the supervision of an instructor.

B692 EXEGETICAL RESEARCH IN

OLD TESTAMENT Brueggemann, Gunn, Newsome

Any term Up to 4 credits

B693 RESEARCH IN OLD TESTAMENT CRITICISM OR

THEOLOGY Brueggemann, Gunn, Newsome

Any term Up to 4 credits

B695 EXEGETICAL RESEARCH IN

NEW TESTAMENT Cousar, Gaventa, Moessner

Any term Up to 4 credits

B696 RESEARCH IN NEW TESTAMENT CRITICISM OR

THEOLOGY Cousar, Gaventa, Moessner

Any term Up to 4 credits

HISTORICAL-DOCTRINAL AREA

FACULTY: Frederick O. Bonkovsky, G. Thompson Brown (Chairperson), Rob-
ert Leon Carroll, T. Erskine Clarke (on sabbatic leave for the academic year
1988/89), Catherine Gunsalus Gonzalez, Justo Luis Gonzalez, Shirley C.
Guthrie, Jr., C. Benton Kline, Jr., Douglas W. Oldenburg, James A. Overbeck,
Robert S. Smith, George W. Stroup (on sabbatic leave for the academic
year 1988/89), William A. Thurston.

Required courses for M.Div. and, as marked, for MA. in Youth Ministry.

HD121 THE CHURCH THROUGH THE REFORMATION

PERIOD C. Gonzalez

An introduction to the history of the Church, including its doctrine, structure,
and interaction with the surrounding culture. The period from the close of

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the New Testament times through the seventeenth century will be studied.

Also required for M.A. in Youth Ministry.

Fall 5 credits

HD122 THE MODERN CHURCH Clarke, C. Gonzalez

This course is a continuation of HD121. A major focus will be on the religious
history of the United States. Special attention will be given to the relationship
between religion and culture in American life.
Spring 4 credits

HD181 CHURCH AND CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY Staff

A study of the values, systems and structures which form the context for
ministry in the United States and the world today to provide insights and skills
for contemporary Christian witness. Also required for M.A. in Youth Ministry.
Prerequisite: PI 12
Spring 3 credits

HD233-234 REFORMED THEOLOGY Guthrie or Stroup

A study of the doctrines of Reformed theology based on Calvin's Institutes,
the confessional writings of the Reformed tradition and the works of various
contemporary Reformed theologians in conversation with other theological
traditions and in the context of the ecumenical faith shared by all Christians.
Also required for M.A. in Youth Ministry.
Prerequisites: HD121, HD122

Fall 3 credits

Spring 4 credits

HD241 ALTERNATIVE CONTEXT FOR MINISTRY Staff

A combined academic and experiential course to deepen experience and un-
derstanding of a significantly different cultural context, of the activity of God
and the mission of the Church in that context. Also to provide opportunity
for theological reflection on the experience and its implications for ministry.
In 1986-87 the contexts were poverty in the urban community, poverty of
the homeless, criminal justice, the church in Jamaica, Costa Rica, and Berlin,
Germany.
Fall (national contexts), Winter (international contexts) 4 credits

HD272 CHRISTIAN ETHICS Bonkovsky

A study of the Biblical, theological and philosophical foundations of Christian

ethics for guidance in Christian decision-making. Also required for M.A. in

Youth Ministry.

Prerequisite: HD181

Spring 3 credits

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Elective Courses

General

HD5 1 1 HISTORY OF THE DEVOTIONAL TRADITION

OF THE CHURCH C. Gonzalez

A consideration of 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 Protestant
and Roman Catholic circles. 2 credits

HD610 INTRODUCTION TO THE AMERICAN CONTEXT Clarke

This course is designed to provide internationals a deeper understanding of
American religious, social, and cultural traditions, to give them a historical and
social context for their studies in the U.S., to help them place their theological
studies in the larger context of American society and to explore the complex
relationships between religion and culture in American life. 3 credits

Historical Studies

HD521 MODERN CHURCH HISTORY IN THE

BRITISH ISLES Overbeck

Emphasis will be given to a survey of the history of Protestantism in Scotland,
England and Ireland from 1560 to the present, with special attention to the
history of Presbyterianism and origins of the Presbyterian movement in the
British Isles. 2 or 3 credits

HD522 DEVELOPMENT OF SERVING CHURCH IN THE

REFORMED CHURCH IN HUNGARY Pasztor

A presentation of the general trend of theological thinking in a church situated
in a very sensitive part of the continent of Europe, through a short survey of
the history of this church and its relationships to the Church Universal. The
phenomenon of secularization and the challenge represented by the thought
of Marxism and that of the emergence of a society based upon Marxist prin-
ciples will be examined in relation to the Reformed Church in Hungary, and
it will be pointed out that the experience of the Reformed Church in Hungary
has been a part of the experience of the whole Church of Christ and that it
represents a challenge for the church everywhere, (offered in 1987 only)

2 or 3 credits

HD524 THE LIBERAL TRADITION IN AMERICAN RELIGIOUS LIFE Clarke

A seminar which explores the history of religious liberalism in the U.S.

2 or 3 credits

HD525 ISSUES IN AMERICAN CULTURE Clarke

A seminar on major cultural developments in the U.S. since World War II.
Special attention is given to the implications for the life and work of the church.

2 credits

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HD526 CONTEMPORARY RELIGIOUS MOVEMENTS Clarke

A seminar on contemporary 7 movements in American religion, with special
emphasis on cults, sects, and para-church groups. 3 credits

HD528 EUROPEAN CHURCH IN AN AGE OF

REVOLUTION Overbeck

Beginning with the French Revolution of 1 789, the course will investigate the
ways Christian churches have responded to and have been changed by rev-
olutions. A working definition of revolution (political, social, economic or
intellectual) will be sought. Understanding the role of churches in contem-
porary revolutions will be one objective. 2 credits

HD529 THE CHURCH AND WOMEN C Gonzalez

A seminar which will study the place women have held in the church through-
out its history and the attitude of the church toward women and also discuss
the present situation of women in the church, viewing theologically the ques-
tions that are being raised by and about women. 3 credits

HD620 A HISTORY OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

(U.S.A.) Clarke

A study of the ways Presbyterians in the U.S. have developed in relation to a
changing society. Special attention will be given to developments in theology 7 ,
social concerns, and institutional structures.
Prerequisite: HD122 3 credits

HD621 PERSPECTIVES ON THE MODERN EUROPEAN

REFORMED CHURCH Overbeck

The course will survey the establishment, development, character, and general
history of European Reformed churches in France, Switzerland, Germany, Hol-
land, Italy and Hungary. The origins, development, and operation of the World
Alliance of Reformed Churches will be examined. 2 credits

HD622 THE IMMIGRANTS AND THE CHURCHES Clarke

This seminar studies the history of immigration to the United States and the
role of the churches in the immigrants' lives. Special attention is given to
recent immigrant groups, in particular Korean. 2 or 3 credits

HD623 ENGLISH PURITANISM Overbeck

The primary objective of this course is to trace the origins of English and
Scottish Presbyterianism - the foundation of American Presbyterianism. Begin-
ning with Henry VIII in 1531, the course considers the Elizabethan Settlement,
the concern for a thoroughgoing reformation of the church, the demands made
on James I (for instance, a new translation of the Bible), the English Civil War,
the Westminster Assembly and Confession. "When England was Presbyterian''
is the subtitle of the study. 2 or 3 credits

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HD624 FROM DIXIE TO THE SUNBELT Clarke

A course intended to provide an understanding of the historical and social
context for ministry in the "New South." It is designed to help explore the
particular histories, traditions, and social forces which shape communities.

3 credits

HD625 REVIVALISM IN AMERICA Overbeck

A study of revivalism in American church history from Jonathan Edwards
through Billy Graham and the Jesus Movement, the course will focus on the
techniques of revivalism, i.e., camp meetings, emotional preaching and Gospel
music. Denominations which have especially benefited from revivalism will
be emphasized. 2 or 3 credits

HD626 AMERICAN CIVIL RELIGION Overbeck

An investigation of the relationship between American politics, history and
religion (particularly Protestant Christianity). 2 or 3 credits

HD627 HISTORY OF CHRISTIAN INTENTIONAL COMMUNITIES:

THE CATHOLIC WORKER MOVEMENT-KOINONIA PARTNERS

Loring

This course will investigate the biblical foundations and social perspectives as
well as the form of Christian discipleship among two of the most influential
American Christian communities and by studying the formations of life and
mission will seek to discover resources for ministry' and discipleship.

2 credits

Doctrinal Studies

HD531 THE THEOLOGY OF CALVIN C Gonzalez, Guthrie, Kline

A seminar which concentrates on the Institutes. Each year a different section
will be studied and compared with the subsequent development of Reformed
theology. 2 credits

HD533 INTRODUCTION TO THEOLOGY Guthrie

An introduction to the study of theology in preparation for Reformed Theology
in the second year, dealing with the methodology, language and content of
systematic theology. 3 credits

HD631 NARRATIVE THEOLOGY AND IMPLICATIONS FOR MINISTRY

Stroup

A seminar on the recent proposals concerning the use of narrative in theology.
The course is in two parts; the first examines some components of narrative
theology, and the second explores the implications of narrative theology for
areas of the church's life such as homiletics, Christian education, and pastoral
care. 3 credits

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HD 632 THEOLOGY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Winn

This course traces developments in the understanding of the Holy Spirit from
the Old Testament to theologians of the 20th century. Students will read brief,
important readings for each class and engage in class discussion, (offered in
1987 only) 2 or 3 credits

HD633 THE THEOLOGIES OF SCHLEIERMACHER AND

KIERKEGAARD C Gonzalez

A lecture course in which we will study the thought of these two major 19th
century theologians. Special attention will be given to comparing the structure
of their theologies and to their influence on 20th century thought.
Prerequisites: HD121-122 3 credits

HD634 THE THEOLOGY OF KARL BARTH Guthrie

A seminar which studies intensively a section of the Church Dogmatics.
Prerequisites: HD233-234 2 credits

HD635 CONTEMPORARY CHRISTOLOGY Stroup

A seminar on some of the major issues in contemporary Christology, with
special focus on the interpretation of the incarnation, atonement and resur-
rection. 2 credits

HD637 THE THEOLOGY OF PAUL TILLICH Kline

A study of one or more sections of Systematic Theology in the context of
classical Christian theology and contemporary theological thought.
Prerequisites: HD233-234 or permission of the instructor 3 credits

HD639 THE THEOLOGY OF JURGEN MOLTMANN Guthrie

A seminar dealing with major themes in Moltmann's theology.
Prerequisites: HD233-234 2 credits

HD639a THEOLOGY OF JURGEN MOLTMANN Rhodes

This seminar will investigate major themes in Moltmann's theology such as
eschatology, the passion and suffering of God, trinity as community, creation,
and others. 3 credits

HD736 CHRISTIAN VOCATION AND THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH

Guthrie

This seminar will read and discuss a section of Karl Barth's Church Dogmatics
(IV/3 second half) that bears directly on the task of ministry in our time. It
seeks to understand first what it means to be a Christian, then to understand
the mission of the Christian community. 3 credits

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HD546 THEOLOGY OF LITURGY C. Gonzalez

A lecture and discussion course on the doctrinal significance of liturgical
practice: the liturgical year, the sacraments, parts of worship, etc. Special
attention will be given to the interpretation of Biblical texts within the liturgical
setting in which they are to be employed. 3 credits

HD64 1 CONTEMPORARY THEOLOGY

Guthrie, C Gonzalez, Kline, Stroup

This seminar will cover selected topics having to do with the nature of human
identity, the individual's relation to community, the significance of memory,
and what it is in human beings which accounts for the search for transcendence.
Prerequisites: HD233-234 2 or 3 credits

HD642 DEVELOPING CRITICAL SYMPATHY: A STUDY OF CHURCH AND
SOCIETY Rhodes

This course will examine how praxis, worship, and interpretation come to-
gether in the church in its mission in the world. Drawing on the Latin American
base community, critical theology, practical theology, scripture, and insights
gleaned from our own experiences, participants will be encouraged to explore
"critical sympathy" as a means for helping the church to discern the leading
of the Spirit in contemporary society. 3 credits

HD643 THE THEOLOGY OF WORK Kline

A study of employment, jobs, careers, leisure, unemployment, retirement and
other issues of the workplace. A focus on ministry of the church to people in
relation to the world defined by work. 3 credits

HD644 PREACHING AT THE OCCASION OF THE

SACRAMENTS G Gonzalez

A seminar-workshop concerned with the relationship of preaching and the
sacraments. Particular attention will be given to the hermeneutical significance
of the sacraments in Biblical interpretation, as well as to the theological sig-
nificance of preaching on sacramental occasions. 2 credits

HD645 PROVIDENCE Stroup

An examination of what some contemporary theologians have said about God's
relation to the world and God's presence and activity in history.

2 or 3 credits

HD647 LIBERATION THEOLOGY Guthrie

A study of various theologies written from the perspective of the people who
are oppressed and excluded. Special attention is given to theologies coming
from the "third world" and from blacks.
Prerequisites: HD233-234 2 credits

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HD648 THEORIES OF JUSTICE Guthrie

A seminar to explore the meaning of justice, expecially with regard to the
question of what basic economic goods and services should be distributed.
Various conservative and liberal classical views will be studied and evaluated
from the perspective of Christian faith. 2 credits

HD649 CONFESSIONAL LITERATURE OF THE

REFORMED CHURCHES Guthrie

A seminar making a comparative study of the Reformed Confessions of the

sixteenth, seventeenth, and twentieth centuries.

Prerequisites: HD233-234 4 credits

ATA45 1 INTERSEMINARY SEMINAR Interseminary Staff

An occasional seminar (composed of students and professors from Columbia,
Candler School of Theology, the Interdenominational Theological Center) to
study a current theological issue or theologian. 3 credits

Philosophical Studies

HD551 PHILOSOPHICAL INTRODUCTION Kline

A study of philosophical questions, terminology, and systems as they relate to
the theological formulations of the church. 2 credits

HD552 INTRODUCTION TO THEOLOGY THROUGH PHILOSOPHY Kline

Course covers material on introduction to philosophy and serves as an intro-
duction to the issues and concerns of theology. It is especially recommended
for those whose background in philosophy is weak or non-existent, but it will
also serve as a review for those with some background in philosophy. Theo-
logical method and some central theological questions will be explored.

3 credits

HD554 THE PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION Kline

A study of classical and contemporary explorations of the nature of religion,
religious knowledge, the existence and nature of God, and the relation of God
to the world.
Prerequisite: A basic course in philosophy 3 credits

HD651 THEOLOGICAL HERMENEUTICS Stroup

A seminar on the philosophical and theological hermeneutics of Paul Ricoeur.
Special attention will be given to Ricoeur's early work on evil and his more
recent work on metaphor and biblical texts. 3 credits

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HD652 THEOLOGY AND LANGUAGE Kline

A seminar dealing with classical and contemporary issues about language in
theology. Topics will include such items as analogy, symbol, existence, analysis,
story, metaphor, experience.
Prerequisites: HD233-234 2 credits

HD655 PROCESS PHILOSOPHY AND THEOLOGY Kline

A study of the impact of Whitehead, Hartshorne, and evolutionary thought on

contemporary theological formulation.

Prerequisite: A course in modern philosophy or permission of instructor

3 credits

Mission and Ecumenics

HD561 SEMINAR ON INTERNATIONAL MISSION Brown

A survey course for those entering the parish ministry with the purpose of
understanding the world mission of the church in the contemporary scene.
The following themes will be examined: Biblical basis of mission, theology of
mission, historical survey, world Christianity today, the mission program of
the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The following contemporary issues will be
discussed: the ecumenical movement, economic justice and development, the
church growth movement, cross cultural evangelism, Christianity and culture.

2 or 3 credits

HD562 CHRISTIAN UNITY: THE ECUMENICAL MOVEMENT Brown

A study of the Ecumenical Movement including the following subjects: the
Biblical and theological basis for unity, history of the worldwide Christian
movement, unity and mission, the national and world Councils of Churches,
local participation in the movement toward unity. 2 or 3 credits

HD563 AREA STUDIES ASIA, AFRICA, LATIN AMERICA Brown

A seminar which deals with the history, distinctive characteristics, and present
status of Christianity in a specific geographic area against the background of
the political, social and economic situation. Will focus on opportunities for
mission, current issues and ecumenical relationships. Each year the seminar
is offered, a different geographical area will be considered. 2 or 3 credits

HD662 CHRISTIAN ENCOUNTER WITH OTHER

RELIGIONS Brown

A seminar dealing with the relationship of the Christian faith to living religions
of today. Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam and the religions of China will be ex-
plored. Will focus on the relationship between the lordship of Jesus Christ and
issues of religious pluralism, dialogue, and the impact of Eastern religious cults
on American life. 3 credits

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HD663 CHRISTIANITY AND REVOLUTION IN CHINA Brown

A case study of Christianity in a Marxist Society which will deal with the rise
of Christianity and Communism in the world's oldest and most populous coun-
try. Emphasis will be on the reemergence of the church in a post-Maoist China.
Implications for the mission of the church in the U.S. and the Third World are
a major focus. 2 or 3 credits

HD664 CONTEMPORARY ROMAN CATHOLIC

THEOLOGY C. Gonzalez

A view of recent developments in Roman Catholic theology based particularly
upon the documents of the Second Vatican Council and the writings of other
Catholic theologians since then.
Prerequisites: HD121-122 4 credits

HD665 U.S. AS A FOREIGN MISSION FIELD Brown

The focus of the seminar will be Lesslie Newbigin's thesis that Western civi-
lization is in crisis and that the church should be called to a "missionary
encounter" with our own culture. Texts will be Newbigin's The Other Side of
1984 and Foolishness to the Greeks. 2 credits

Ethics and Society

HD570 CRISIS ETHICS Staff

A seminar to discuss if our post- 1945 knowledge of the Holocaust has fun-
damentally changed ethics and theology. The crises of Christianity and Western
culture represented in Hiroshima and Auschwitz will also be studied.

3 credits

HD576 BIBLICAL ETHICS Bonkovsky

In whatever activities persons are involved, public or private (e.g., religion,
politics, marriage, sex, economics, war), the commands of God reach us. A
study of Biblical Ethics thus centers on the authority they bring to our lives
and the directions in which we are led.
Prerequisites: Previous work in Bible and in ethics 3 credits

HD579 MEDICINE, RELIGION AND THE MINISTER Staff

An exploration of the ethics of religion and medicine as it relates to ministry,
with emphasis given to special media resources on the topics of death and
dying; genetic engineering; the human body, a gift of God; and euthanasia.
Ethical dilemmas regarding rights of patient, physician and minister are ex-
plored. 2 or 3 credits

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HD670 SOCIOLOGICAL STUDY OF THE CHURCH

AND THE COMMUNITY Staff

This course will focus on the interaction between the church and the com-
munity through an analysis of the setting in which the church functions.

3 credits

HD671 ETHICS AND CHURCH LIFE Bonkovsky

Ethical issues such as abortion, insider stock trading, gay rights, and school
text book censorship affect every community. The church should be a center
of discourse and decision. This seminar considers current issues with an em-
phasis on the contextual, ethical, Biblical and theological resources upon which
the Christian may draw.
Prerequisite: HD272 3 credits

HD672 ETHICS AND INTERNATIONAL POLICY Bonkovsky

Consideration of the ways in which nations and other international actors,
such as churches and multi-national corporations, act, with special attention
to the values which do and may influence behavior.
Prerequisite. Previous work in ethics 2 or 3 credits

HD673 CURRENT ISSUES IN ETHICS Staff

Utilization of Biblical, theoretical, and empirical data in consideration of several
important issues, such as economics, money, obligations, amnesty, censorship,
and pornography.
Prerequisite: Previous work in ethics 3 credits

HD674 ETHICAL ISSUES IN CIVIL SOCIETY Staff

This seminar will consider value conflicts in business and professions and other
major contemporary issue areas. 3 credits

HD675 ETHICS AND URBAN LIFE Bonkovsky

Consideration of ethical issues in the history and current life of American
cities, especially Atlanta, Georgia. A central, organizing theme is the relation
of sub-sections of the city to the interests of the broader urban community.
Prerequisite: Previous work in ethics and permission of the instructor

3 credits

HD676 SPIRITUALITY AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Overbeck

Spirituality as an expression of the life of the Church in modern Europe
post sixteenth century is the focus of this study. Prominent church leaders,
movements within the churches, and the reaction of Christians to major public
and social crises will be examined in the context of models or doctrines of
ministry. Protestant churches in England, Germany, France, Switzerland, and
the Scandinavian countries and Roman Catholic churches in France, Italy, Spain,
and Germany will be studied. 2 or 3 credits

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HD677 THE THEOLOGY AND ETHICS OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

Thurston

An examination of the theology and social ethics of King as a response to racial
oppression in the U.S.A., with a focus on how these were formed and how
they were experienced historically as strategies for racial justice. Malcolm X
will be presented as a critic of the King approach. 2 or 3 credits

HD678 ETHICAL THINKERS Bonkovsky

A study of the writings of several recent ethicists with special attention to
their methods and sources in "doing ethics." Thinkers may include Bonhoeffer,
Brunner, Frankena, Gustafson, Haering, H.R. Niebuhr, and Ramsey.
Prerequisite: Previous work in ethics 3 credits

HD679 PEACEMAKING AND MINISTRY Bonkovsky

A seminar, beginning with the PC(USA) paper, "Peacemaking: The Believer's
Calling," and with readings of reflection by international churches on peace-
making. Contemporary developments in the PC(USA), in Washington, DC, and
in other denominations and polities also will be considered; and attention will
be given to such issues as ministry and nuclear fear, economic instability, and
family break-up. 3 credits

HD776 BIBLICAL ETHICS AND CONTEMPORARY ISSUES Bonkovsky

The Bible is normative for Judean-Christian communities, but the nature of
Scriptural authority is hotly debated and diversely understood. Participants
will survey various ways in which Biblical ethics is done and reflect on such
contemporary issues as abortion or nuclear weapons in terms of how Scripture
can give guidance to the communities of discourse and to pastor-theologians.

3 credits.

INDEPENDENT STUDIES

The following courses provide an opportunity 7 to engage in individualized work
on various topics in the Historical-Doctrinal Area under the supervision of an
instructor.

HD691 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN HISTORY Clarke, Gonzalez

Any term Up to 4 credits

HD693 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN THEOLOGY Guthrie, Stroup

Any term Up to 4 credits

HD695 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PHILOSOPHY Kline

Any term Up to 4 credits

HD696 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN MISSION AND

ECUMENICS Brown

Any term Up to 4 credits

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HD697 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ETHICS Bonkovsky, Thurston

Any term Up to 4 credits

HD698 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN BLACK STUDIES Thurston

Any term Up to 4 credits

PASTORAL AREA

FACULTY. Robert Leon Carroll, Jr., Brian H. Childs, Philip R. Gehman, Douglas
W. Hix, Wade P. Huie, Jr., Oscar J. Hussel, Ben C. Johnson, Sara Covin
Juengst, Jasper N. Keith, Jr., (on sabbatic leave for academic year 1988/
89), John H. Patton, Robert H. Ramey, Jr. (Chairperson), Lucy A. Rose,
Jeanne Stevenson-Moessner, Edward A. Trimmer, Christine Wenderoth.

Required courses for M.Div. degree and, as marked, for MA. in Youth
Ministry

PI 1 2 BECOMING A MINISTER TO PERSONS Staff

This course seeks to enable students to grow in their understanding of persons
and the nature of ministry. It provides a foundation for other disciplines within
the pastoral field. Topics considered are the church's ministry, personal de-
velopment, and community life.
Fall 3 credits

P143 INTRODUCTION TO WORSHIP Rose

An introduction to the history, theology, and practice of worship in the Re-
formed tradition.
Winter 1 credit

PI 5 1 WORSHIP AND PREACHING Huie, Rose

An introduction to the preaching ministry of the Church with the preparation

and delivery of sermons and with some attention to the practical concerns of

worship, e.g., prayers, music, funerals.

Prerequisites: B153, B 154, PI 12

Spring 3 credits

P222 THE MINISTRY OF TEACHING Hussel, Trimmer

An introduction to the teaching ministry of the church, including the philos-
ophy and structure of Christian education, and the place of educational work
in the life of the congregation. Attention will be given to the involvement of
the pastor in education and the development of an educational style of ministry.
Required for M.A. in Y.M.
Prerequisite: PI 12
Fall 3 credits

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P232 MINISTRY TO PERSONS Childs, Keith

The course seeks to provide an understanding of pastoral care as a ministry
of the church. Specific themes and skills related to the pastoral care of persons
in their life experiences are explored through classroom presentations, ver-
batim materials, and literature. This course includes intensive involvement in
ministry to persons in a clinical setting, plus seminars.
Prerequisite: PI 12
Fall or Spring 5 credits

P38 1-382 CHURCH AND MINISTRY Ramey and Staff

A consideration of the theory and practice of the church and its ministry
especially for ordained ministers in the PC( U.S.A.) in terms of the nature
of church and of ministry in context, polity, and leadership skills. Students will
be assigned to a congregation and make other observation visits.
Prerequisites: SM210, HD233-234
Fall and Spring 3 credits each semester

Other Required Courses of M.A. in Youth Ministry

P142 WORSHIP WITH YOUTH Trimmer

A study of the foundations and purposes of worship and application, in a variety

of ways, with youth.

Winter 3 credits

P224 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AND LEADERSHIP

DEVELOPMENT YOUTH Hussel

General models of planning and decision making are examined and applied in
ministry with youth through leadership recruitment, development and support
and through knowledge of basic denominational programs and resources.

2 credits

*P527 ADULT EDUCATION IN THE CONGREGATION Staff

A study of adults as learners and of forms of education for participation in the

life and mission of the church and for the Christian life.

Spring 3 credits

P620 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AND OLDER ADULTS Trimmer

An exploration of the world of gerontology and Christian education.
Prerequisite: P222 2 or 3 credits

*P623 THE CHURCH AND THE CHILD Wenderoth

The specialized needs of children (considered developmentally, sociologically,
and anthropologically ) will be the central focus, but these will be considered
within a broader understanding of Christian education as a discipline of prac-
tical theology. 3 credits

*One or the other is required.

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P624 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY Wenderoth

An examination and comparison of the developmental theories of Erikson,
Piaget, Kohlberg, Fowler, Gilligan, Kegan, Levinson, and others, with a partic-
ular eye to how developmental theories can be applied to faith and religious
development.
Prerequisite: P222 3 credits

P625 BASIC MINISTRY WITH YOUTH Trimmer

A beginning exploration into the sociological and psychological basis for min-
istry for and with adolescents, including theoretical issues, examination of
successful models, developmental concerns and resources available.

3 credits

P626 ADVANCED MINISTRY WITH YOUTH Trimmer

Continues the exploration into ministry with/for youth. Specialized concerns
such as spiritual formation, evangelism, stewardship, confirmation, juvenile
delinquency are developed as well as continuing the dialogue for a wholistic
understanding of youth ministry.
Prerequisites: P222, P625 3 credits

Elective Courses

General

P513 PERSONS AND MINISTRY Staff

The issues of adulthood, vocation, parenting, and aging are studied as these
relate to ministry. The course builds on the foundation provided by PI 12 and
seeks to deepen understanding of ministry to persons in their development.
Prerequisite: PI 12 2 credits

P515 FEMININE FOOTSTEPS IN THE PARISH: THE IMPACT OF WOMEN'S
STUDIES IN THE GOSPEL MINISTRY Stevenson-Moessner

A course on the impact of women's studies in religion on the gospel ministry
which will include: Biblical images used in preaching and educational materials,
pastoral care and counseling of women, doctrinal considerations of such areas
as Christology and Mariology, models for marriage enhancement, partnership
(male/female) in ministry, forgiveness and reconciliation. 3 credits

Christian Education

P522 BECOMING A SKILLED TEACHER Juengst

A workshop approach to learning such teacher skills as writing lesson goals,
developing a lesson plan including activities and resources selection
classroom control and evaluation procedures. 2 or 3 credits

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P524 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Hussel

General models of planning will be examined and applied for education in the
congregation. Leadership recruitment, development and support are stressed
and specific methods considered. Planned choice of curriculum and educa-
tional resources is included, with examination of specific resources.
Fall 2 credits

P525 FAITH DEVELOPMENT ACROSS THE LIFE

CYCLE Wenderoth

Faith development throughout the human life cycle will be explored using
Fowler's schema supplemented by life span developmental theory. Implications
for a program of Christian nurture in the congregation will be probed. There
will be particular emphasis on intergenerational learning activities.
Prerequisites: PI 12, P222 2 or 3 credits

P527 ADULT EDUCATION IN THE CONGREGATION Hussel

A study of the adult and of adult education for participation in the life and

mission of the church and for the Christian life.

Prerequisites: PI 12, P222 3 credits

P528 HISTORY AND THEORY OF CHRISTIAN

EDUCATION Trimmer

A reading course available focusing on the major historical and modern "clas-
sics" in Christian education, including such authors as Bushnell, Coe, Smith,
Nelson and Groome.
Prerequisite: P222 1 to 3 credits

P621 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AND MINISTRY Hussel

This seminar has three foci: Contemporary Approaches to Christian Education;
Understanding Faith in Christian Education; the Place of Narrative in Christian
Education. 3 credits

P622 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION IN THE 80s Trimmer

This course will take a brief look at the history of Christian Education focusing
on how its history 7 can illumine current issues such as prayer in the public
schools. It will move to an examination of the current approaches in Christian
Education and collective thinking and reflection on the future. 3 credits

P623 THE CHURCH AND THE CHILD Wenderoth

The specialized needs of children (considered developmentally, sociologically,
and anthropologically) will be the central focus, but these will be considered
within a broader understanding of Christian education as a discipline of prac-
tical theology. 3 credits

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P625 BASIC MINISTRY WITH YOUTH Trimmer

A beginning exploration into the sociologieal and psychological basis for min-
istry for and with adolescents, including theoretical issues, examination of
successful models, developmental concerns and resources available.

3 credits

P626 ADVANCED MINISTRY WITH YOUTH Trimmer

Continues the exploration into ministry 7 with/for youth. Specialized concerns
such as spiritual formation, evangelism, stewardship, confirmation, juvenile
delinquency are developed as well as continuing the dialogue for a wholistic
understanding of youth ministry.
Prerequisites: P222, P625 3 credits

P627 OUTDOOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Trimmer

An exploration of the theory, theology and practice behind the use of outdoor
settings in Christian education, including camp and retreat settings, the use of
recreation and group life.
Prerequisite: P222 3 credits

P628 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AND SPECIAL

EDUCATION Trimmer

An introduction to the field of special education, including the areas of mental
retardation, physical handicap, emotional disturbance, and learning disabilities,
with an eye toward developing ways of mainstreaming this population into
the educational life of the Church, developing distinct educational ministries
to specific populations, and developing support services within the local con-
gregational context.
Prerequisite: P222 2 or 3 credits

P629 EDUCATING FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE Trimmer

Designed to help pastors or those becoming pastors, who are concerned with
the issues of peace and justice, find ways of integrating those concerns into
the educational and spiritual life of both congregations and individuals.
Prerequisites: PI 12, P222 2 or 3 credits

Pastoral Care and Counseling

P531 PASTORAL CARE AND THEOLOGY Childs

Through lectures and reading seminars the literature in the field of pastoral
care will be examined. Models for doing pastoral care and theological ground-
ings of the pastoral approaches will be explicated.
Prerequisite: P232 2 or 3 credits

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P532 PASTORAL CARE IN CRISIS SITUATIONS Childs

Examination of forms of crisis experience in modern life from psychological,
sociocultural and theological perspectives. Theologically grounded approaches
to crisis ministry compared with current secular models of crisis intervention.
Prerequisite: P232 2 or 3 credits

P533 PASTORAL CARE IN PRIMARY MOMENTS Patton

Lectures and case studies dealing with selected primary moments in the de-
velopmental process and some common critical incidents that call for pastoral
care to developing persons.
Prerequisite: PI 12 2 or 3 credits

P534 PASTORAL CARE OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LIFE Patton

This course focuses on current developments and issues in marriage and family
life as these relate to ministry. Various types of ministry to marriage and family
life will be explored. Particular attention will be given to a theological un-
derstanding of marriage and family life.
Prerequisite: PI 12 2 or 3 credits

P535 MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT Keith

A seminar for couples, discussing issues in contemporary Christian marriage
and engaging in enrichment experiences, in order to strengthen the partici-
pants' marriages and prepare them for ministry to other marriages.

2 or 3 credits

P536 PASTORAL CARE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES Staff

A seminar discussing the illnesses of children, family dynamics and pastoral
care of each plus clinical experience. In 1986 the location was Scottish Rite
Hospital with Chaplain Imogene Bennett.
Prerequisite: P232 3 credits

P537 MINISTRY TO DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PERSONS Keith

A seminar discussing the disabilities and handicaps, personal and family dy-
namics, and enlightened treatment of the developmentally disabled persons
plus clinical experience at a retardation center.
Prerequisite: P232 3 credits

P538 MINISTRY TO DEEPLY TROUBLED PERSONS Keith

A seminar discussing the dynamics and behaviors of deeply troubled persons,

plus clinical experience in a mental health facility.

Prerequisite: P232 3 credits

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P539 PASTORAL CARE AND THE AGING PROCESS Keith

This course explores a variety of issues relating to the aging process and older
adults. Community resources for the care of the aged are identfied. Specific
proposals for parish programs are developed. Throughout the course theolog-
ical dimensions of the aging process are sought. Includes a clinical component.
Prerequisite: P232 3 credits

P630 SPECIAL ISSUES IN PASTORAL CARE AND COUNSELING Childs

An advanced seminar identifying and discussing the major special issues con-
fronting pastoral care-giving in contemporary society. Such issues as violence,
addiction, homosexuality, pandemic disease will be raised. Special projects
will be generated from student and social issues raised according to the needs
of the time.
Prerequisite: P232 2 or 3 credits

P631 THEOLOGICAL DIMENSIONS OF PASTORAL CARE Patton

This course will explore theological dimensions of pastoral care, along with
certain understandings from psychodynamic theories and family systems the-
ory, as one foundation for parish ministry. Particular attention will be given
to the use of community resources and consultation. Primarily for D.Min. and
Th.M. degree students; others must secure permission of the professor.

3 credits

P632 SEMINAR IN FAMILY LIFE Keith

This course seeks to provide an in-depth understanding of the literature, the-
ories, and concepts of family life. Major resources to be considered will be
psychological, sociological, and theological. 2 or 3 credits

P633 THE DEVLOPMENT OF MODERN PASTORAL CARE Keith

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 20th
century. 2 or 3 credits

P634 SYSTEMS OF FAMILY PASTORAL COUNSELING Childs

A survey and seminar exploring the various systems of family evaluation and
therapy. Special emphasis will be placed upon the works of major theorists
and clinicians (Minuchin, Bowen, Ackerman and Haley). The theological eval-
uation of family life and dysfunction will explored. For Th.M. and S.T.D. stu-
dents; others must secure permission of the professor. 3 credits

P635 ETHICAL DILEMMAS IN PASTORAL CARE Patton

Lectures and case studies are used to explore the boundaries of pastoral care
and ethics. Issues such as abortion, sexuality, work and play, commitment to
causes, use of economic resources, social responsibility, life and death, etc.
will be considered. 2 or 3 credits

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P636 PASTORAL COUNSELING OF THE INDIVIDUAL Childs

Theory and practice of time-limited, individual pastoral counseling. Basic prin-
ciples of psychological and theological diagnosis; treatment planning; and treat-
ment managment. Cases investigated will be those typically encountered in
the parish. Case studies, lectures, role playing, verbal reports will be used.
Theological rationale of pastoral counseling will be explored.
Prerequisite: P232 3 credits

P637 PASTORAL CARE AND GRIEF Keith

A study of the pastoral care response in situations of loss, the dimensions of
the grief process, and the dynamics of personality involved in grief. Events of
pastoral care in grief will be shared by the participants. For Th.M. and D.Min.
students; others must secure permission of professor. 3 credits

P638 GRADUATE COUNSELING PRACTICUM Staff

Graduate students in the pastoral counseling program are admitted to work
under supervision at one of the several local pastoral counseling centers until
the counseling center certifies achievement of the required level of perform-
ance. At that time the student will be granted six credits. (Tuition for the
course is paid directly to the counseling center at a rate established by Co-
lumbia and the center. ) 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 Counseling, Inc. Limited to students in the
Th.M. in Pastoral Couseling. (Students may register for P638a, P638b, P638c
for 2 credits per semester.)
Prerequisite: Oral Examination by professors and supervisors 6 credits

P639 PRINCIPLES OF PASTORAL SUPERVISION Keith

This course will research philosophies of education, theories of learning and
methods of supervision for a ministry 7 of pastoral supervision. (Students may
register for P639a, P639b, for 3 credits each semester.)
Fall and Spring 6 credits

P639a MEN AND WOMEN IN TRAVAIL AND TRANSITION:
CONSIDERATIONS IN PASTORAL COUNSELING

Stevenson -Moessner

A seminar to discuss issues of men's and women's development, crises, and
changes that are pertinent to parish work and pastoral care. 3 credits

P730 PASTORAL CARE Jackson

This course will bring together theology and psychology as they inform the
practice of caring in the local congregation. Counseling techniques also will
be studied to enhance the art of caring. 3 credits

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Worship

P541 PRACTICUM IN WORSHIP AND PREACHING Huie, Rose

This course is designed to further learning, growth, and competence in leading
worship and preaching, with an emphasis on practice with the use of video.
Plenaries meet for one hour a week with readings and discussions of key issues
with special attention given to those chosen by the class. Small group lab
sessions provide work with video where students tell stories, preach sections
of sermons, work on communication skills, and lead selected acts of worship.
Prerequisites. PI 43, PI 51 or equivalent 2 credits

P542 WORSHIP IN THE REFORMED TRADITION Staff

A study of the history, theology, and practice of worship in the Reformed
tradition. The development of worship from the New Testament to the current
day will be surveyed, with particular attention to the Reformed tradition in
Europe and North America. Reformed views of Word and Sacrament will be
examined, and lab exercises in the conduct of various worship services will
be given.
Spring 2 credits

P544 CHURCH MUSIC AND HYMNOLOGY Davies

A workshop dealing with practical ways of using music in the pastorate in-
cluding the learning of basic skills in elementary music-reading, use of hand
bells, choosing music for congregations, and looking briefly at the history 7 and
theology of hymns. 2 credits

P641 SPECIAL WORSHIP SERVICES Huie

A seminar-laboratory course in which we seek to understand the meaning of
special occasions for worship such as baptism, communion, funerals, weddings,
etc., and learn creative and effective ways of leading them.
Prerequisite: PI 51 2 or 4 credits

P644 RENEWING WORSHIP THROUGH NEW LITURGICAL RESOURCES

Huie

The focus of this class is on the four liturgical resources recently produced
by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) on the Sunday service with the Lord's
Supper, baptism, marriage, and the funeral, evaluating them in their ecumenical
context from theological, historical, and pastoral perspectives, and thus en-
riching our understanding of and leadership in worship. 3 credits

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Preaching

P5 5 1 TASTING SERMONS Huie

A seminar to study and discuss contemporary sermons by reading or listening/
viewing on tape. Beginning with sermons in The Twentieth Century Pulpit, a
variety of types and styles of sermons which represent various denominations
and different groups (such as Southerners, women, theologians, "electric
preachers") are tasted. 2 credits

P552(652) DEVELOPING YOUR OWN PREACHING STYLE Rose

A seminar in which students will ( 1 ) explore a variety of sermon types, designs,
and techniques, (2) evaluate sermons of historical and contemporary preach-
ers, and (3) preach three sermons of their own. P652 requires additional work.
Prerequisite: PI 51 2 credits

P654 PREACHING WORKSHOP AND SEMINAR Rose

Students will explore a variety of sermon types, designs, and techniques, eval-
uate sermons of historical and contemporary preachers, preach three sermons
of their own, and use video to work on communication skills. 3 credits

P656 PREACHING THROUGH THE CHRISTIAN YEAR

USING THE LECTIONARY McWilliam

Essentially a practical course dealing with the pattern of preaching throughout
a year. Based upon the Christian Year and Lectionary, it will deal also with
preaching at the Sacraments and some of the more difficult, and often neglected,
themes. 2 or 3 credits

P658 CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES TO PREACHING Staff

Recent developments in contemporary preaching, such as inductive and nar-
rative preaching, will be critically examined in terms of theory and practice.

3 credits

P659 PREACHING ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS Huie

Designed to explore the significance of special occasions in ministry and how

to address them in preaching. Some examples: rites like baptisms and funerals,

festivals of the Christian year like Ascension and All Saints, and church seasons

like missions and stewardship. Reading and lectures, writing and delivering

sermons.

Prerequisites: P143, PI 51, or equivalents 3 credits

Communication

P560 THE MINISTER AS A SPEAKER Taylor

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

3 credits

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P561 USE OF MUSIC IN CHURCH ACTIVITIES Davies

A weekly workshop to teach basic skills in elementary music-reading, use of
handbells and dealing with practical ways of using music in the pastorate.

2 credits

P565 COLUMBIA CHOIR Davies

A course for students interested in learning about church music through singing
in a choir. May be taken for a maximum of 2 semesters for credit.

/ credit per semester

P566 MUSIC AND THE MINISTER Davies

Under the Music Section of the Directory in the Book of Order, the pastor,
representing the session, is named as the person being responsible for the
direction and leading of the service. This course specifically addresses this
important and neglected issue. 2 credits

P567 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC IN WORSHIP Davies

Students will be helped to develop their own philosophy on the use of music
in worship, and, at the same time, will have the opportunity of learning to
read music and use this skill in the playing of handbells. 2 credits

Evangelism

P571 CONTEMPORARY DISCIPLESHIP Johnson

The aim of this course is the development of a meaningful Christian lifestyle
patterned on the biblical record of the life and ministry of Jesus. The course
aims to enrich the lives of students and also to provide a model for discipleship
training in the local congregation. 3 credits

P572 INTRODUCTION TO EVANGELISM Johnson

An examination of the meaning of evangelism from both theological and his-
torical perspectives, with a focus on pastoral ministry. 3 credits

P573 EVANGELISM FOCUS Johnson

A course to train students to lead and participate in a week-end event of
witnessing, teaching, and preaching. Requires involvement in a week-end event
in a congregation. P571 recommended. 2 credits

P575 PASTOR AS EVANGELIST Johnson

This course will offer a positive, wholistic description of evangelism. It will
explore the various pastoral roles with their evangelistic dimension. This
course is especially helpful for juniors who are preparing for SM210.

2 or 3 credits

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P576 SPIRITUAL FORMATION IN PREPARATION FOR MINISTRY

Davies, Ramey

Provides a setting for spiritual growth, offers instruction in prayer, provides
structured group experiences and mutual support, and aims to strengthen
ministerial formation. Recommended for first year students. 2 credits

P671 TOWARD A THEOLOGY OF EVANGELISM Johnson, Wenderoth

Beginning with a study of key theological categories Revelation, Salvation,
the Spiritual Presence, Salvation and the Church students will work toward
developing evangelistic methods appropriate in a variety of contemporary
situations. 3 credits

P672 C. JUNG AND SPIRITUALITY Johnson

A seminar which investigates the seminal categories in the thought of Carl
Jung and the implications of his thought for developing Christian spirituality.

2 or 3 credits

P673 AN INTRODUCTION TO PASTORAL SPIRITUALITY AND

SPIRITUAL DIRECTION Johnson

This course will develop the thesis that the call of God and the minister's
response to it are the dynamic elements which constitute vital spirituality. It
will focus on the minister as a spiritual person and the functions of ministry
as an expression of this identity. The course will expose each minister to a
variety of ways of revitalizing his/her relation with God. 3 credits

P674 CREATING EFFECTIVE EVANGELISTIC MODELS Johnson

An examination of the principles required to create and evaluate effective
models of evangelism. Enables the student to create an effective evangelistic
emphasis which is contextually informed and theology faithful. 2 credits

P675 THEOLOGY AND PRACTICE OF EVANGELISM

IN THE LOCAL CHURCH Johnson

An exploration of the essential ingredients of evangelism and the theological
assumptions which undergird it. This approach emphasizes both theological
commitment and practical methods. 3 credits

P676 STAGES OF FAITH AND EVANGELISM Johnson

The aim of this course is to develop a holistic understanding and practice of
evangelism in pastoral ministry. Holistic refers both to the whole person and
the whole life span. Using Fowler's "Stages of Faith" model, the class will
explore its implications for evangelism. Practical application to the student's
life and ministry will be stressed. 3 or 4 credits

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P677 PASTORAL SPIRITUALITY Johnson

This course will explore the spirituality of the pastor and how it impacts his
or her ministry. It will deal with two fundamental aspects of pastoral life,
spirituality as being and spirituality as doing. It will provide a theological
understanding and practical directives for the development of a distinctive
pastoral spirituality. 2 credits

P679 THEOLOGY FOR CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY AND EVANGELISM

Johnson

This course will deal with re-visioning the theological categories that inspire
and inform an adequate spirituality and evangelism. It will suggest practical
implications for developing an effective outreach and spiritually renewed per-
sons and congregations. 3 credits

Church Administration

P582 CREATIVE CHURCH ADMINISTRATION Ramey

A course which enables students to administer churches creatively, including
administering human, physical and financial resources. 3 credits

P584 BUILDING CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY THROUGH SMALL GROUPS

Ramey

A course which deals with the dynamics and philosophies of various small
groups in the church and explores ways to start and maintain such groups.

3 credits

P681 PRINCIPLES OF VITAL CHURCH LEADERSHIP Ramey

A course which studies the principles and practice of servant-leadership and
System 4 management. 3 credits

P682 MANAGING CONFLICT IN THE LOCAL CHURCH Ramey

A course which relates Biblical, theological, and sociological understandings
of conflict of the various forms of conflict in the life of the Church by study
of the basic approaches to conflict management and analysis by students of
their own style of management. Learning techniques will include role plays of
high conflict meetings, simulation games, and case studies of conflict situations.

3 credits

P683 MULTIPLE STAFF MINISTRY Ramey

A study of the meaning and forms of multiple staff ministry, situations in which
it is taking place, factors in good staff relationships and their implementation,
and personnel administration. 2 credits

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P684 BUILDING CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY THROUGH SMALL GROUPS

Ramey

This course deals with the dynamics and philosophies of various small groups
in the church and explores ways to start and maintain such groups.

3 credits

P685 ACTIVATING THE LOCAL CONGREGATION Ramey

A course which examines the varied strategies currently being used to activate
churches, including goal setting by the congregation, creative program de-
velopment, spiritual formation, renewal through worship, changing structures,
and leadership development. 3 credits

P686 SPIRITUAL FORMATION Ramey

A course which studies and applies experientially the traditional ways persons
grow in grace through prayer, meditation, journal keeping, reading devotional
classes, worship, spiritual direction, and participation in the community of
faith; also studies ways to give authentic spiritual direction to a congregation.

3 or 4 credits

P687 MINISTRY IN THE SMALL CHURCH Ramey

A course designed to enable students to study, value, and lead small churches.

3 credits

P688 THE MINISTER AS SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR Ramey

This course studies the relationship between the minister's own spiritual
growth and competence to guide others in their spiritual journeys. Recom-
mended for last year students. 2 or 3 credits

P781 DOING MINISTRY TODAY Harrington

A study of the basic tasks in parish life: preaching, nurture, stewardship, admin-
istration and pastoral care, looked at in terms of the emerging culture in the
USA. 3 credits

Independent Studies

The following courses are designed for students who are interested in further
study beyond the regular course offerings in the Pastoral Area. Permission of
the instructor is required.

P691 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN MINISTRY Ramey

Any term Up to 4 credits

P692 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN CHRISTIAN

EDUCATION Hussel, Trimmer

Any term Up to 4 credits

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P693 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN
AND COUNSELING

Any term

P694 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN

Any term

P695 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN
Any term

P696 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN

FORMATION
Any term

P697 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN
AND CHURCH GROWTH
Any term

P698 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN

ADMINISTRATION
Any term

P699 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN
CHURCH DEVELOPMENT
Any term

INTERDISCIPLINARY COURSES

PASTORAL THEOLOGY

Chi Ids, Keith, Stevenson-Moessner

Up to 4 credits

WORSHIP

PREACHING

SPIRITUAL

EVANGELISM

POLITY AND

NEW OR SMALL

Huie, Rose
Up to 4 credits

Huie, Rose
Up to 4 credits

Johnson, Ramey
Up to 4 credits

Johnson
Up to 4 credits

Ramey
Up to 4 credits

Ramey
Up to 4 credits

Required courses for M.Div.

1343 THEOLOGY AND PREACHING

Huie, Rose and
Biblical or Historical -Doctrinal Staff

An integrative course to enable students to understand the exegetical, theo-
logical, and contextual personal and social dimensions of the act of preach-
ing and to practice these skills.
Fall 2 credits

1373 EVANGELISM AND MISSION

Brown, Johnson

A course to provide an introduction to the understanding and practice of
evangelism and mission for those engaged in ministry in local congregations.
The course includes cross-cultural evangelism, ecumenical and international
dimensions of mission, strategies for communicating the gospel, changing pat-
terns of world mission, and a forward look at evangelism and mission in the
Presbyterian Church (USA).
Fall 2 credits

1402 EVALUATION AND PROJECTION OF MINISTRY
DEVELOPMENT

Carroll

At the conclusion of the intern year students evaluate their intern experience
in terms of personal growth, professional behavior, and development skills;

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integrate emerging understandings of the form and nature of ministry' into a
theory of ministry, and prepare a plan for future development in ministry.
Required of all year-long interns.
Summer See SM414

Elective Courses

1521 WOMEN IN TRAVAIL: CONSIDERATIONS OF THE FEMININE IN

PASTORAL CARE AND COUNSELING Stevenson -Moessner

A seminar to discuss two books {Feminine Psychology, Karen Horney, M.D.,
and Toward a New Psychology of Women, Jean Baker Miller, M.D.) and a
collection of articles regarding feminine psychology. This material will be
correlated with a standard text in pastoral care. 3 credits

1601 FROM TEXT TO SERMON Huie and Biblical Area Staff

A laboratory course using one particular book of the Bible where students

work from particular texts to written sermons.

Prerequisites: P143, B153, B154 3 credits

1604 HOMOSEXUALITY: PASTORAL AND THEOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES

Chi Ids, Stroup

An interdisciplinary seminar which examines homosexuality in light of recent
psychobiological and clinical research and biblical and theological scholarship.
Attention will be given to the general nature of sexuality; the various social
interpretations of homosexuality; and the assessment of different forms of
homosexuality in the Bible, Christian theology, and the history of the Church.
Prerequisite: HD233 or 234 and P232 3 credits

1702 PREACHING FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT Newsome

The seminar will examine methods by which the Old Testament is to be
interpreted. Specific texts will then be addressed and students will present
sermons prepared in outline for peer response. Required reading will include
John Bright's The Authority of the Old Testament. 3 credits

SUPERVISED MINISTRY

Required courses for M.Div.

SM210 SUPERVISED MINISTRY. PARISH Carroll and Staff

This required ten-week program of supervised ministry in the parish is designed
to help the student integrate the learnings of A component courses with the
actual practice of ministry, under the supervision of a competent pastor. Em-
phasis is placed on the development of ministerial skills and pastoral identity'.
The student is involved in a broad range of parish ministry including preaching/
worship, teaching, pastoral care and program leadership. A process of reflection
and evaluation is also part of the course. Teaching congregations and student
placements are approved by the Director of Supervised Ministry and the Su-
pervised Ministry Committee.
Summer 6 credits

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Required Courses for M.A. in Youth Ministry

SM212 SUPERVISED MINISTRY: YOUTH Carroll, Trimmer

Similar to SM210; the concepts and methods learned in Year One are expe-
rienced and tested in the variety of activities related to youth ministry in a
congregation or other settings. Both CPE and international placements are
available.
Summer 6 credits

SM213-214 SUPERVISED MINISTRY. YOUTH Carroll, Trimmer

Working a limited number of hours weekly in a congregation or other setting
from September through May students will reflect upon their work experi-
ences and upon issues, such as administration, leadership, styles, staff rela-
tionships.
Fall and Spring 3 credits each term

Elective Courses

SM414 SUPERVISED MINISTRY: THE INTERN YEAR Carroll

Master of Divinity degree candidates may take this course after completing
the B Component, upon approval of the faculty. It is a twelve-month internship
in a ministry context chosen because of its value in accomplishing the student's
educational goals. The purpose of the course is to help students grow in
ministerial identity and competence, utilizing a process of action and reflection
under the supervision of a competent, ordained minister. Required compo-
nents of the Intern Year include a two-week, on-campus, interdisciplinary
course during the Winter Term (three hours credit) and a one-week, on-
campus seminar "Evaluation and Projection of Ministry Development'' (1402)
in August (two hours credit).
Twelve-month period 11 credits

SM610 CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION UNIT

Columbia Theological Seminary is a member of the Association for Clinical
Pastoral Education. A student may participate in a unit of Basic CPE in those
institutions accredited by ACPE.
Any term, usually Summer 6 credits*

SM61 1-612-613-614 CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION

INTERNSHIP

Students may participate in units of Advanced CPE in institutions accredited
by ACPE.

Twelve-month period 20 credits*

(non-credit for Th.M. students)

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SM615 SUPERVISED URBAN CLINICAL UNIT

This course involves a full-time ministry experience which is designed to help
one function more effectively in an urban context. Students are placed in one
of several urban ministry settings. An action-reflection process of learning is
utilized. Supervision is provided by both field supervisors and staff persons of
the Urban Training Organization of Atlanta.
Any term, usually Summer 6 credits

SM616 SUPERVISED URBAN INTERN YEAR

An intern year negotiated with the Urban Training Organization of Atlanta.
Twelve-month period 20 credits*

SM620 SUPERVISED PARISH UNIT Carroll

A student may take this course after the completion of the B component upon
the recommendation of the faculty. Experience in the parish ministry under
supervision in order to facilitate the integration of the B component will be
the focus of this course. 6 credits

SM691 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN SUPERVISED MINISTRY

Carroll, Trimmer
Any term up to 4 credits

*The total number credits required for the M.Div. degree cannot be reduced
by more than six credits for these SM electives, but the other credits may be
applied in another degree program.

S.T.D. AND D.MIN. COURSES

The S.T.D. and D.Min. programs consist primarily of advanced courses provided
by participating schools in the Atlanta Theological Association. The 600 level
courses in this catalog, together with advanced courses at the Candler School
of Theology, Erskine Theological Seminary, and the Interdenominational The-
ological Center are open to students in these programs. The following includes
other courses specifically developed for the S.T.D. and D.Min. programs.

ATA401 SEMINAR ON MINISTRY Hix and Staff

Basic seminar on ministry theory and career analysis required of all D.Min.
students. 6 credits

ATA402 EXPERIENCE IN SUPERVISED MINISTRY ATA Staff

Provides an experience, under supervision, in some aspect of ministry. May
be designed by student in consultation with Director of Advanced Studies or
done as CPE unit. Required of all D. Min. students. 6 credits

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ATA403 PROJECT PROPOSAL WORKSHOP Hussel

A workshop presenting the theory of dissertation construction, developing
one's project proposal, and understanding use of the library in dissertation
research. Required of Columbia D.Min. students.

End of January no credit

End of July

ATA463 THE DEVELOPMENT OF MODERN PASTORAL COUNSELING

ATA Staff

Modern history of pastoral counseling; its roots in theology, psychoanalysis,

existential and humanistic psychology.

Required of all Th.M. (pastoral counseling) and S.T.D. students. 3 credits

ATA471 SEMINAR IN PERSONALITY THEORY ATA Staff

Contemporary personality theories are reviewed to assess their relevancies for

pastoral counseling.

Required of Th.M. (pastoral counseling) and S.T.D. students. 3 credits

ATA 473 DIAGNOSIS AND CHANGE ATA Staff

The process of change is considered from both pastoral and psychological

perspectives.

Required of S.T.D. students. 3 credits

ATA475 PASTORAL THEOLOGICAL METHOD ATA Staff

Seeks to develop a pastoral theology consistent with both systematic theology

and pastoral practice.

Required of S.T.D. students. 3 credits

ATA477 SEMINAR IN PASTORAL SUPERVISION ATA Staff

Provides doctoral students in pastoral counseling with the experience of pas-
toral supervision under the guidance of clinical supervisors. Acquaints students
with the expanding literature on pastoral supervision from a variety of disci-
plines. Students may register for ATA477 and ATA477b. 3 credits

ATA478 GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY

In this year long course, the dynamics of groups are considered, both theo-
retically and experientially for the purpose of developing broader pastoral
counseling. 6 credits

ATA485 COUNSELING PRACTICUM Patton and Staff

In each term the student engages in from two to four hours of counseling per
week under supervi: ion. Assigned readings and appropriate didactic materials

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are included. (Students will register for ATA485a, ATA485b, ATA485c, and

ATA485d for a total of 18 semester credits.)

Required of S.T.D. students 9 credits per year

ATA489 DIRECTED STUDY

To fill out areas of knowledge not covered by course work, at recommendation
of the advisor. Credit as assigned

ATA496 DOCTORAL PROJECT
Required of all D.Min. students.

6 credits

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ACADEMIC NOTES

YEARLY SCHEDULE

The academic year is composed of two long semesters of 1 4 weeks each
and a short January term. During the summer the seminary offers a full program
of supervised ministry, independent study under the guidance of a member
of the faculty, an eight-week course in beginning Greek, and a four-week
summer session designed primarily for D.Min. students and ministers interested
in continuing education. The sequential nature of the curriculum for M.Div.
degree students makes it essential that they begin their work with the summer
course in beginning Greek (or with the fall term if they have already mastered
basic Greek).

COMMUNITY WORSHIP

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

ORIENTATION

An orientation program which is required of all entering students is held
during the days preceding the regular opening of the seminary in the fall. It
offers an opportunity for new students to get acquainted with one another
and with student body leaders and members of the faculty. Tests are admin-
istered to help new and transfer students identify and understand particular
strengths and deficiencies of preparation for theological instruction. This pro-
gram is without extra expense to the students, except for a charge for board
and housing.

Returning students are also required to participate in the orientation days,
including a debriefing of the summer supervised ministry or intern program,
a discussion of procedures for receiving a call to a congregation, presbytery
relationships, and the like.

SUMMER GREEK SCHOOL

Entering students in the M.Div. degree program are required to have a
reading knowledge of New Testament Greek. For those students who are not
prepared in Greek, the seminary offers a six credit course, B021, during the
summer. The course runs for an eight-week period and meets daily, usually
each morning, Monday through Friday, for three hours, with small group after-
noon tutorial sessions. Students who have successfully completed two years
of Greek in college or who pass a Greek qualifying examination are exempted
from B021.

FLEXIBILITY BY ADVANCED PLACEMENT AND SPECIAL STUDIES

Students who have strong backgrounds in certain particular fields of the
curriculum, or who demonstrate unusual proficiency in their work are given

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opportunities for special placement or for independent work. Requests for
flexibility in a student's program should be made to the Dean of Faculty. Two
opportunities for flexibility are available.

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

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

INDEPENDENT STUDY

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

HONORS PROGRAM

Students in the Master of Divinity degree program who enter the C com-
ponent with a high grade point average may enter the Honors Program. Stu-
dents choose to work in the Biblical, historical-doctrinal or practical theology
areas and with a particular professor. The program consists of guided study in
both long semesters for a total of six credits. For additional information, see
the chairperson of the area of interest.

CREDIT VALUATION AND COURSE LOAD

While the educational progress of the student cannot be ultimately meas-
ured by the number of credits earned, a system of course valuation is necessary
to assure balance in the curriculum. Columbia estimates a semester credit as
approximately 42 to 45 working hours, except for certain supervised ministry
and clinical programs whose work investment is determined by the contract
for the particular course. The satisfactory completion of a course, however, is
determined not by time invested but goals and objectives achieved.

Each student is required to consult with his or her faculty adviser before
registering for courses. The maximum number of credits a student in the basic
degree program may take in the 1 4-week terms is 16, unless he or she has a
B average, in which case he or she may take no more than 1 7. In the January
term a student may register for no more than four credits.

The M.Div. degree normally requires three full academic years in residence,
plus a summer term for SM210. The Master of Arts in Theological Studies and
the Master of Arts in Youth Ministry usually require two full academic years.
Advanced degrees involve the student in part-time study for a minimum of
two years.

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GRADING

At the close of each term grades are given to basic degree students ac-
cording to the following three quality points system. A grade report is sent to
each student and his or her presbytery, if applicable. For A through D com-
ponent students, special, Master of Arts in Theological Studies, Master of Arts
in Youth Ministry, 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

3.0

Outstanding

A-

2.7

Superior

B +

2.3

Very Good

B

2.0

Good

B-

1.7

Slightly above standard

C +

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Standard

c

1.0

Slightly below standard

c

0.7

Below standard

D

0.0

Serious deficiencies

F

-1.0

Unacceptable

An E is given when a portion of the course requirements such as a major
paper, an examination or a project is unacceptable to the instructor. Unless
such work is completed in acceptable form within the time extension, the E
becomes a final grade of F. An F is given when the total work of the course is
unacceptable or when work is not completed within the term or within an
approved extension.

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

H honors, for work of exceptionally distinguished quality.

S satisfactory, for work which represents sufficient mastery

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

tery of the content of the course to merit recommenda-
tion for graduation.
For Th.M., S.T.D., and D.Min. students:
A 30 excellent

B 2.0 good

C 1.0 passing

F -1.0 failure

PROBATION

Any student who fails to make a C average in any term except the first will
be placed on probation for the next term, and if the student fails to bring the
cumulative average up to C during that term, he or she will be dropped as a
student. In the event the overall average is C or better, the student will be
permitted to remain as a student for another term on probation.

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UNACCEPTABLE WORK

A U 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.

APPEALS

Appeal of a grade given for work in a course or for the entire course may
be made: first, with the instructor; second, if necessary 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 Discipline Commission of the
Faculty through the Dean of Faculty.

Appeal of dismissal from the seminary, a faculty decision, may be made to
the Board by giving written notice to the president of the seminary.

TEMPORARY GRADES

Two temporary notations may be given in certain cases. "In Progress" (IP)
is used for courses which last 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. Further provisions for the "Incomplete" can be found in
the Student Handbook. Neither temporary notaion carries credit.

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Additional information for basic degree students will be found in the Stu-
dent Handbook.

ORDINATION EXAMS

Students who become candidates for ordination in the Presbyterian Church
(USA) are required to take written examinations in the areas of Bible, theology,
worship and sacraments, and polity. There is ample opportunity within the
regular seminary curriculum to take course work preparatory to the exams.
Special tutorial sessions with professors are offered in the fall semester during
the week in which exams are given, and students taking exams are excused
from classes that week.

SENIOR WORSHIP

Students in the C component are required to lead worship and preach for
the community. The experience is reviewed on videotape and is evaluated by
a group of students and faculty. Students in the A component give written
response to a required number of services as part of their work in PI 51.

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GRADUATION WITH HONORS

Basic degrees students who have earned at least a 2.6 grade point average
on course work will, with the approval of the faculty, be awarded the degree
"with distinction."

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AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

AWARDS AND PRIZES

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

The Wilds Book Prize, initially established by Louis T. Wilds of Columbia,
South Carolina, provides a cash award to the graduating 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 (Columbia class of 1977)
and Myki Powell Mobley (Candler School of Theology, class of 1977). 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, GA. 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 the 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.

Two Abdullah Awards are available each year by the Rev. Gabriel Abdullah,
an alumnus of the seminary. One is given for the best paper setting forth a
plan for the teaching of Bible in the public schools; the second for the best
paper designing a program for the development of moral and spiritual values
in the public schools.

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 Samuel A Cartledge Biblical Studies Award. A cash award and a copy
of the Greek New Testament, the latter provided by the American Bible Society,
is awarded to the student who prepared the best New Testament exegesis

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during the academic year. A judging committee of professors of New Testament
exegesis nominates a person to the faculty for election.

The Presbytery of St. Andrew Women of the Church Preaching Award is
given for the best sermon preached by a student during the academic year.

James T. and Celeste M. Boyd Book Fund Award. This award is presented
to a graduating senior as a means of encouraging and helping him/her establish
a personal theological library of books and resources.

COLUMBIA SCHOLARSHIPS

Qualified men and women planning to attend seminary or seeking to ex-
plore the possibility of entering the ministry may apply for a Columbia Schol-
arship for study at Columbia Theological Seminary. These scholarships are for
persons who have shown significant academic and leadership abilities during
their undergraduate study. The scholarships are for one academic year only.

To be eligible, applicants must be citizens of the United States or Canada.
They must have received a bachelor's degree not more than three years prior
to the application or have academic standing as a graduating senior. A personal
interview is required.

All recipients are required to enroll full-time for one academic year at
Columbia Seminary.

Up to seven awards may be made each year to M.Div. applicants by the
Admissions Committee. The amount of the scholarship is established by the
Admissions Committee and will be standard for each recipient assuming room
and board on campus. In the case of a recipient who chooses to live off campus,
a lump sum stipend beyond tuition shall be awarded. Ordinarily, work grants
are not awarded to Columbia Scholarship recipients, and Columbia Scholarship
recipients are not eligible for regular financial aid. In 1988-89 each grant will
be for $5,500. An additional $700 grant will be made for those who attend
Greek School.

Application for a Columbia Scholarship is made through the Office of Ad-
missions at Columbia Seminary. Selection is made by the Admissions Com-
mittee. Applications must be received no later than March 15. Announcement
of the awards will normally be made by mid-April.

All those applying for a Columbia Scholarship will automatically be con-
sidered for regular admission and financial aid if they are not awarded a schol-
arship.

HONOR SCHOLARSHIPS

A number of Honor Scholarships have been established at Columbia The-
ological Seminary for M.Div. candidates and are awarded annually on the basis
of a students academic achievement, leadership in the church and on campus,
and demonstration of exceptional promise for the ordained ministry. Recipi-
ents of Honor Scholarships are selected by the Basic Degrees Academic Stand-
ards Committee each spring. Financial need is not a criterion for the selection
of Honor Scholarship recipients. However, Honor Scholarship recipients who

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show need over and above the Honor Scholarship award (which may cover
tuition for up to nine months) may be granted financial aid up to $2,500. Such
financial aid will ordinarily include a service scholarship. The Honor Schol-
arships are: the John and Nell Blue, Jr.; the Rev. Vernon S. Broyles, Jr.; the Rev.
George Henry Cornelson; the Rev. John L. Newton; and the J. M. Tull Schol-
arships.

COLUMBIA FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE SCHOLARSHIPS

A number of scholarships are funded annually by The Columbia Friendship
Circle. These scholarships are awarded to M.Div. degree students by the Ed-
ucational Cabinet upon nomination by the President and Dean of Students
with consultation from the Development Office.

The following criteria will be used in making nominations:

a. The student will be a second or third year student (fourth year if the
student has been involved in a year-long internship).

b. The student will have demonstrated both a strong commitment to
his/her call and diligence in his/her studies at Columbia Seminary.

c. The student will be a parent with family responsibilities.

d. The student will have demonstrated financial need.

Recipients will not be eligible for a grant-in-aid but may be awarded a Columbia
service scholarship.

GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS

The Seminary awards each year one or more fellowships to outstanding
graduates completing the M.Div. degree. The purpose of these fellowships is
to recognize superior intellectual achievement demonstrated during the course
of the regular seminary program and to provide a modest support for graduate
work beyond the first professional degree. They must be used 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 Fannie Jordan Bryan Fellowships were established through a generous
legacy left to Columbia Theological Seminary by the late Mrs. Fannie Jordan
Bryan of Columbia, South Carolina. The Columbia Graduate Fellowships were
initiated by the senior Class of 1941 and continue to be funded through the
operating expense budget of the seminary. The Anna Church Whitner Mem-
orial Fellowships are given periodically from a legacy left to the seminary in
1928 by the late William C. Whitner, of Rock Hill, SC, in memory of his mother.

A new graduate fellowship was established during 1983 by the Reverend
and Mrs. Harvard A. Anderson of Orlando, FL.

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STUDENT INFORMATION

HOUSING

Unmarried Students

Dormitory housing is available for unmarried students. Most of the rooms
are for single occupancy; many of them have connecting baths. All rooms are
fully furnished with the exception of linens. Laundry facilities are provided.

Married Students Without Children

Suites of two rooms with private bath are available for married students
without children. These suites are fully furnished with the exception of linens.
Laundry facilities are provided. Residents of these suites have access to cooking
facilities on the weekends when the dining hall is not open. In addition, the
seminary has a limited number of efficiency units which include cooking fa-
cilities.

Students With Children

One, two, and three bedroom unfurnished apartments are available for
students with children. The rent for these apartments is nominal and varies
depending on the size of the apartment. Applications for apartments should
be made as early as possible following acceptance.

All inquiries about housing should be directed to the Business Office.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Columbia Seminar) 7 grants financial assistance to basic degree students who
are taking 1 1 or more credit hours and to a limited number of graduate students.
All financial aid is based upon need as determined through an application for
financial aid.

Columbia Seminary complies with The Association of Theological Schools'
regulation that financial aid of a specific nature is not discussed until after a
student has been admitted. However, general policies are outlined in Colum-
bia's financial aid brochure, and financial aid applications are made available
to applicants for admission to Columbia's basic degree programs. If the GAPS-
FAS statement and other pertinent data are given to the Director of Admissions
during the admissions process, an estimate of financial aid may be provided
applicants at the time of their acceptance.

Returning students are required to complete the financial aid application
before June 1. Other requests for financial aid for any school year must be
made by August 1 5. Students entering Columbia in the winter term or spring
semester must submit requests for financial aid within the first week of the
term.

Students applying for financial assistance complete a financial aid applica-
tion that provides an estimate of both their income and expenses. The differ-
ence between the student's income and the established norms constitutes the

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determined need of the student for financial aid. After financial need is cal-
culated, financial aid is provided in the form of service scholarship and grant-
in-aid. A Columbia service scholarship is the first portion of every financial aid
award.

The amounts of a service scholarship and a grant-in-aid are determined by
the Financial Aid Committee after the applications are completed. The financial
aid is credited to the student's account in the Business Office and is awarded
on a prorated basis as follows: 44 percent Fall Semester; 12 percent Winter
Term; 44 percent Spring Semester. Financial aid is first applied against seminary
charges for tuition, rent, board, and fees. The aid is subject to proportional
adjustment in case of withdrawal from seminary. Most students who come to
Columbia Seminary without a large indebtedness find that they can complete
their seminary education without crippling financial worries.

Financial aid awards during the 1988-89 academic year will range up to
$3,475 for single students, $4,100 for married students without children, and
$5,000 for students with children.

Persons interested in more detailed information about the financial assist-
ance offered by Columbia Seminary should request a Columbia financial aid
brochure from the Office of Admissions.

GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM

The Guaranteed Student Loan program is made available under the Higher
Education Act of 1965 and regulated through federal and state agencies of
Departments of Education so as to comply with subsequent amendments gov-
erning Title IV monies. This program is designed to provide loans to students
enrolled in education beyond high school. Institutions such as Columbia Sem-
inary assist students with the application process by determining the student's
eligibility and need for the loan and by certifying the student's satisfactory
participation in the course of education for which the monies are borrowed.
The loans to students are made primarily by commercial lending institutions.
The Guaranteed Student Loan program provides perferrable interest rates and
delays repayment of loan until after the student graduates or terminates from
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 his/her
legal state of residence. Information pertaining to application procedures and
policy regulations for a GSL at Columbia may be obtained from the Office of
Admissions.

VETERANS ADMINISTRATION BENEFITS

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

HOSPITALIZATION INSURANCE

Each student is required to have some form of hospitalization insurance
acceptable to the seminary. Students may purchase group insurance which is
offered to the student body, or they may purchase insurance through other
sources. Presbyterian students who are inquirers or candidates of their pres-
byteries' Committee on Preparation for Ministry are eligible to participate in
the major medical plan of the Board of Pensions of the PC(USA).

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STATEMENT OF CHARGES - EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 1988

TUITION

Per term credit $ 140

Eleven credits or more 1,470

Summer Greek school 575

Audit fee per term credit 70

D.Min. and Th.M. Extension Fee (first time) 100

D.Min. and Th.M. Extension Fee (second time) 200

BOARD

Summer Greek School 412

Fall term 840

Winter term 228

Spring term 840

ROOM

Single student, single room, summer Greek school 258

Single student, single room, fall or spring term 539

Single student, single room, winter term 147

Suite, summer Greek school 370

Suite, fall or spring term 750

Suite, winter term 205

OTHER HOUSING - monthly rates

Efficiency units, Florida Hall or Simons Law Hall 235

Village Apartments: 4 bedroom, units 3-6 336

3 bedroom, units 15, 16, 35-42 363

3 bedroom, units 9, 25-26 330

3 bedroom, unit 1 320

2 bedroom, units 31-34 330

2 bedroom, units 2, 10 14 300

2 bedroom, units Friendship Hall 280

1 bedroom, units 23-24 250

SUPERVISED MINISTRY FEES

SM210 andSM210c each 442

SM212 442

SM213 and SM214 each 118

SM414 (including 5 credits of course work) 950

SM6 1 and SM6 1 5 each 500

SM61 1-614 1,800

SM616 1,600

SM620 442

ATA402 500

ATA496 Doctoral Project 700

P232 Ministry to Persons (with praxis) 120

Thesis Binding (per copy) 25

Application Fee 30

Occasional Application Fee 1 5

Diploma Fee 25

All fees and charges listed are subject to change.

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REFUND POLICY

Tuition

1. A student who has paid tuition fees in advance and decides not to attend
a semester or term is entitled to a 100 percent refund if a written request
is received by Columbia by the end of the first week of the term. After
that date, no refund is due, but an amount may be given upon the initiative
of Columbia.

2. A student dropping a course during the "course addition" period (the first
week of a long semester and the first two days of a winter or summer
term ) is entitled to a full tuition refund.

3. A student dropping a course during the "course drop" period (the first
six weeks of a long semester and the first week of a short winter or summer
term) is entitled to a one-third refund of the tuition involved.

4. A student allowed to withdraw from a course or a student leaving school
for any reason without formal "dropping" or approved withdrawing is not
entitled to any refund.

Written requests for refunds should be made to the Registrar, Room 113,
Campbell Hall and received before deadlines stated above.

Room

A student who has received notice of a specific housing assignment for a
term or semester is responsible for payment in full unless a written request
is made to the Vice President for Business and Finance, Room 106, Campbell
Hall at least one week before the first day of classes. In that case, a 1 00 percent
refund will be made. In other cases an amount may be given upon the initiative
of Columbia.

Board

A student who has applied for board and has a sufficient reason for with-
drawing from board status will be granted a full refund if a written request is
made to the Vice President for Business and Finance, Room 106, Campbell
Hall at least one week before the first day of classes.

All fees and charges are subject to change.

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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
AND ACTIVITIES

Student Coordinating Council

The Student Coordinating Couneil was established to initiate discussion
and decisions within the student body, to respond to the needs of the student
community, and to coordinate student and community activities. It represents
the interests of the entire seminary community, i.e., students on and offcampus,
families of students, and all members of the 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 through-
out the church. The society brings outstanding speakers before the student
body. Through the work of the society a number of students have responded
to the challenge of international missions.

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 lec-
turers, symposia by member of the faculty, and other meetings are sponsored
in the interest of theological scholarship.

Columbia Peace Fellowship

The Columbia Peace Fellowship is a group of people concerned with peace,
justice, and freedom, who explore these concerns through study and involve-
ment within community and world.

Women Students of Columbia

This organization began soon after women began to enroll as students at
Columbia Seminary. Women students organize for support as well as dialogue
about issues which are of particular concern for women in ministry. Activities
include annual retreats, sponsorship of women's caucus during the Columbia
Forum, and opportunities to attend conferences and workshops which focus
on women's issues for ministry.

Spouses of Seminarians

This is an organization primarily for the spouses of regularly enrolled stu-
dents. Spouses of students, spouses of faculty and staff, and other invited per-
sons meet together for study and for the sharing of mutual concerns and
interests. The Spouses of Seminarians also sponsor a number of events for the
entire Columbia community.

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Student Athletic Program

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

Student Supply Preaching

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

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SUPPORT OF COLUMBIA

SEMINARY

The mission of Columbia Theological Seminar}' is to prepare good ministers
of Jesus Christ to proclaim the Gospel and to serve the Church, the com-
munity, and the world. The seminary is also committed to the mission of
nurturing those already ordained through continuing education and serving
as a resource center for the entire Church.

Columbia Seminary's supporting synods have historically stated, and re-
peatedly confirmed, their intentions to be responsible for the enabling support
of the Seminary. It costs over $13,000 a year to educate each student, but less
than 5 percent of the current operating budget comes from benevolence
monies provided by the synods.

In recent years student fees provide for about 25 percent of the budget
while an additional approximately 25 percent comes from individual annual
gifts. A growing endowment provides approximately 35 percent of the annual
budget. The balance of 15 percent comes from miscellaneous sources.

Although gifts from the supporting synods for the operating budget have
decreased in recent years, Columbia Seminary is greatly indebted to the synods
for their endorsement and assistance in increasing the Seminary's endowment
through the Capital Funds Campaigns.

One of the best ways a person can invest in the vital ministry of Columbia
Seminary is by contributing to the annual giving program or by establishing a
permanently endowed scholarship or memorial fund.

ALUMNI/AE ASSOCIATION

Columbia's alumni/ae hold their annual meeting on the seminary campus
during the Columbia Forum, following the January term. Stimulating presen-
tations on ministry are offered, classes hold yearly reunions, the Alumni/ae
Council and officers are elected, and retiring professors are honored.

COLUMBIA FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE

Columbia Friendship Circle (CFC) is an association of more than 6,000
women throughout the PC(USA) who assist the seminary in three ways: by
praying for the seminary and telling its story in their local areas; by encouraging
young men and women to consider the ministry and Columbia Seminary; and
by providing financial assistance to the seminary each year by supporting a
particular project. During the past several years CFC has raised over $2 5,000
each year to support such projects as scholarship aid for students and Columbia
Scholarships.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dr. William A. Adams Chair

Mr. John A. Conant Vice Chair

Mrs. Edith Atkins Secretary

Mrs. Peggy M. Rowland Assistant Secretary

Term to Expire 1988

Mrs. Edith Atkins Jacksonville, FL

The Rev. Frank Beall Pensacola, FL

Mr. John T. Benton, Jr Birmingham, AL

Dr. William T. Bryant Nashville, TN

Mrs. Ann D. Cousins Atlanta, GA

Mrs. Florence Davis Nashville, TN

Mr. Langdon Flowers Thomasville, GA

The Rev. C. Jarred Hammet Camden, SC

Dr. James A. Nisbet Augusta, GA

Mrs. Lois B. Stone Sarasota, FL

Term to Expire 1989

Mr. Thomas W. Brown Lake City, FL

Mr. John A. Conant Atlanta, GA

Dr. Robert P. Douglass Orlando, FL

Dr. Howard Edington Orlando, FL

The Rev. McCoy Franklin Auburn, AL

Dr. T. Fleetwood Hassell Charleston, SC

The Rev. Thomas W. Horton Rock Hill, SC

Mrs. Gay Love Atlanta, GA

Mrs. Betty Simmons Jackson, MS

Dr. Robert N. Watkin, Jr Chattanooga, TN

Term to Expire 1990

The Rev. Joanna Adams Atlanta, GA

Dr. Mary Virginia Allen Decatur, GA

The Rev. Warner R. Durnell Tuscaloosa, AL

Mrs. Elizabeth G. McCallen Memphis, TN

Mr. James P. McLain Atlanta, GA

Dr. Margaret Greer Miller Maitland, FL

Dr. J. Phillips Noble Atlanta, GA

Mr. William J. Noonan Pensacola, FL

Mr. William Scheu Jacksonville, FL

Mrs. Martha Tissington Mobile, AL

At Large Members

Dr. William A. Adams (term to expire 1988) Atlanta, GA

Mr. Howell F. Adams, Jr. (term to expire 1989) Atlanta, GA

Mrs. Florida Ellis (term to expire 1988) Atlanta, GA

Mr. William J. Park (term to expire 1989) Greenwood, SC

Mr. E.B. Robinson, Jr. (term to expire 1991) Jackson, MS

Mr. John H. Weitnauer, Jr. (term to expire 1989) Decatur, GA

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COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Columbia Theological Seminary

1988-89

Executive
William A Adams, Chair
John A. Conant, Vice Chair
Edith Atkins, Secretary
Howell Adams
William T. Bryant
Florida Ellis
Langdon S. Flowers
McCoy Franklin

Academic Affairs Planning and Development

Florida Ellis, Chair John A Conant, Chair

Joanna Adams John T. Benton, Jr.

Mary Virginia Allen Ann D. Cousins

William T. Bryant Florence Davis

Howard Edington Robert P. (Manny) Douglass

C. Jarred (Jerry) Hammet Langdon S. Flowers

Margaret Greer Miller Gay Love

Lois Stone James P. McLain

Martha B. Tissington William J. Park

Business Management Student Life

Howell Adams, Chair McCoy Franklin, Chair

Tom Brown Edith (Edee) Atkins

Thomas W. Horton, Jr. Frank Beall

Phillips Noble Warner Durnell

William Noonan T. Fleetwood Hassell

E. B. (Bud) Robinson, Jr. Elizabeth G. (Betty) McCallen

Robert N. Watkin, Jr. James A. Nisbet

John H. Weitnauer William E. Scheu

Betty Simmons

Investment

J. Phillips Noble, Chair
John M. Bragg
John A. Conant
H. Talmage Dobbs
William A. Emerson
Edward P. Gould

Ex Officio

President Douglas W. Oldenburg
Treasurer John W. Gilmore
Chair William A. Adams

Vice President, Development/Seminary Relations
James F. Dickenson

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ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Douglas W. Oldenburg, D.D President

Peggy M. Rowland Secretary

ACADEMIC PROGRAM

Oscar J. Hussel, Ed.D Vice President for Academic Affairs

Elsie D. Urie Registrar and Secretary

Douglas W. Hix, Ph.D Director of Advanced Studies

Pat D. Hix Secretary

Sara C. JuengSt, M.Div Director of Continuing Education

Diane Bodnar Secretary

Robert S. Smith, D.Min Director of Lay Institute of Faith and Life

Carlene Bailey Secretary

Robert Leon Carroll, Jr., M.Div Director of Supervised Ministry

Barbara Brooks Secretary

James A. Overbeck, Ph.D Librarian

Christine Wenderoth, Ph.D. Associate Librarian

Ruthanne M. Strobel, M.A. Technical Services Librarian
Ruth L. Matthews, M.A. Assistant Librarian for Circulation

Ira Lois Brown, M.A.T.S. Reclassification Cataloger

Gardner Neely, M.L.S. Reclassification Librarian

Mary Nelson, M.L.S. Reclassification Librarian

Lillian Newman, M.Ln. Reclassification Librarian

Ann A. Titshaw Secretary, Pastoral Care

Nan B. Johnson Secretary, Evangelism

STUDENT LIFE

Philip R. Gehman, D.Min Vice President for Student Life

Martha R. Osborne, M.A. Associate Dean of Students

Ruth E. Shannon Secretary

Rebecca Skillern Parker, M.Div Director of Admissions

Jewel E. Kirkus Financial Aid Officer and Secretary

BUSINESS AND FINANCE

John W. Gilmore, M.Div., J.D Vice President for Business and Finance

Betty M. Cason Assistant Treasurer

Suanne SauerBrun, B.A. Bookstore Manager

Marilyn Ault Bookkeeper

Betty S. Beatty Receptionist

A. Cecil Moore, Jr., B.D Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds

Jesse Graham, Alexander Oliver, Eula Mae Oliver Maintenance

DEVELOPMENT AND SEMINARY RELATIONS

James F. Dickenson, M.Div Vice President for Development

and Seminary Relations

Regional Director of Development

Juliette J. Harper, B.A. Director of Publications and Publicity

Tracy L. Bennett, Elizabeth B. Burgess

Charlotte Mozingo, Barbara Poe Secretaries

Bonneau H. Dickson, M.Div. Field Representative

Frank Alexander, Ph.D. Field Representative

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SUPPORT STAFF

John W Gilmore, M.Div, J D.

Vice President for Business

and Finance

James F. Dickenson, M.Div.

Vice President for

Development/Seminary

Relations

Rebecca S. Parker, M.Div.
Director of Admissions

Juliette J. Harper, B.A

Director of Publications

and Publicity

Cecil Moore, B.D.

Superintendent of

Buildings and Grounds

Suanne B. SauerBrun, B.A.
Bookstore Manager

Betty M. Cason
Assistant treasurer

Bonneau H. Dickson,
M.Div

Field Representatit v

Frank Alexander, Ph.D.
Field Representative

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FACULTY

DOUGLAS W. OLDENBURG, D.D.

President

B.S., Davidson College; B.D., Union Theological Seminar)'; S.T.M., Yale

University Divinity School; D.D., Davis and Elkins College;

D.D., St. Andrews Presbyterian College

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FREDERICK OTTO BONKOVSKY, Ph.D.
Professor of Christian Ethics

B.S., Muskingum College; M.Div., Yale Divinity School; Certificate, Free
University, Berlin; Ph.D., Harvard University

GEORGE THOMPSON BROWN, Th.D.
Associate Professor of World Christianity

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

Th.D., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia

WALTER BRUEGGEMANN, Ph.D.
Professor of Old Testament

A.B., Elmhurst College; B.D., Eden Theological Seminary; Th.D., Union
Theological Seminary; Ph.D., St. Louis University

ROBERT LEON CARROLL, JR., M.Div.
Assistant Professor and Director of Supervised Ministry

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

Theological Seminary

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BRIAN H. CHILDS, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology and

Counseling

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

THOMAS ERSKINE CLARKE, Th.D.
Professor of American Religious History

A.B., University of South Carolina; B.D., Columbia Theological Seminary;
Th.M., Th.D., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia

CHARLES BLANTON COUSAR, Ph.D.

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

FRANK BARRY DAVIES, D.Min.
Instructor in Church Music

B.A., Birmingham University*; L.R.A.M., Royal Schools of Music; L.T.C.L.,

Trinity College; M.Div., D.Min., Columbia Theological Seminary

'Postgraduate Certificate in Education, London University

BEVERLY ROBERTS GAVENTA, Ph.D.
Professor of New Testament

B.A., Phillips University; M.Div., Union Theological Seminary;
Ph.D., Duke University

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PHILIP R. GEHMAN, D.Min.
Dean of Students

A.B., Wheaton College; M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary; D.Min.,

Union Theological Seminary in Virginia

CATHERINE GUNSALUS GONZALEZ, Ph.D.

Professor of Church History

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

Ph.D., Boston University

JUSTO LUIS GONZALEZ, Ph.D.

Adjunct Professor of Church History

Bachiller en Ciencias Instituto de Maranao, Cuba; Bachiller en Letras

Instituto de Maranao, Cuba; S.T.B., Seminario Evangelico de Teologia,

Matanzas, Cuba; S.T.M., Yale Divinity School; M.A., Ph.D.,

Yale University

DAVID MILLER GUNN, Ph.D.

Professor of Old Testament Language, Literature,

and Exegesis

B.A., M.A., University of Melbourne; B.D., University of Otago;
Ph.D., University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne

SHIRLEY CAPERTON GUTHRIE, JR., D. Theol.
/. B. Green Professor of Systematic Theology

A.B., Austin College; B.D., Princeton Theological Seminary; D. Theol.,

l!niversity of Basel

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DOUGLAS W. HIX, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Pastoral Studies and Director of

Advanced Studies

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

WADE PR1CHARD HUIE, JR., Ph.D.
Peter Marshall Professor of Homiletics

A.B., Emory University; B.D., Columbia Theological Seminary; Ph.D.,

University of Edinburgh

OSCAR J. HUSSEL, Ed.D.

Dean of Faculty and Professor of Christian Education

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

BEN CAMPBELL JOHNSON, Ph.D.
Peachtree Professor of Evangelism and Church Growth

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

SARA COVIN JUENGST, M.Div.
Director of Continuing Education

B.A., Erskine College; M.A., Presbyterian School of Christian Education;
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

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JASPER NEWTON KEITH, JR., S.T.D.
Professor of Pastoral Care and Counseling

A.B., Mercer University; M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary;
Certified Supervisor, Association for Clinical Pastoral Education; S.T.D.,

Columbia Theological Seminary

C. BENTON KLINE, JR., Ph.D.
Professor of Theology

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

DAVID P. MOESSNER, D. Theol.
Associate Professor of New Testament Language,

Literature, and Exegesis

A.B., Princeton University; M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary; B.A.,
M.A., University of Oxford Honours School of Theology;

D. Theol., University of Basel

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JAMES D. NEWSOME, JR., Ph.D.
Professor of Old Testament Language,
Literature, and Exegesis

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

JAMES A. OVERBECK, Ph.D.
Librarian and Associate Professor of Church History

B.A., Carthage College; M.A., University of Chicago Graduate Library
School; M.A., Ph.D., University of Chicago Divinity School

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JOHN HULL PATTON, Ph.D.

Director of S.T.D. Program and Professor of

Pastoral Theology

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

ROBERT H. RAMEY, JR., D.Min.
Professor of Ministry

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

LUCY A. ROSE, D.Min.

Assistant Professor of Preaching and Worship

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

ROBERT SYME SMITH, D.Min.
Director of Lay Institute of Faith and Life

A.B., Princeton University; M.A., George Washington University;
J.D., Harvard Law School; M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary;

D.Min., Lexington Theological Seminary

JEANNE STEVENSON-MOESSNER, D.Theol.
Adjunct Professor of Pastoral Theology

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

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GEORGE W. STROUP, Ph.D.

Professor of Theology
B.A., Rice University; B.D., Yale University; M.A., Ph.D.,

Vanderbilt University

WILLIAM A. THURSTON, M.Div.
Instructor in Ethics

B.A., University of Illinois; M.Div., Emory University: Candler
School of Theology; Ph.D. (candidate) Emory University.

EDWARD A. TRIMMER, Ed.D.
Associate Professor of Christian Education

B.A., West Virginia Wesleyan College;
M.A., M.Div., Methodist Theological School in Ohio; Ed.D., Teachers

College, Columbia University

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CHRISTINE WENDEROTH, Ph.D.
Associate Librarian

B.A., Oberlin College; M.S.L.S., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill;
M.A., Ph.D., Emory University

VISITING ADJUNCT FACULTY

William V. Arnold

Ronald C. Crossley

F. Harry Daniel

Will Davis

Albert E. Dimmock

W. Frank Harrington

Ross Hightower

Ed Loring

Cameron Murchison
Keith Nickle
Steve Rhodes
Russ Sisson
Scott Thayer
Albert C. Winn
William Wood

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VISITING PROFESSORS

Dr. Chang Wang Park, Former President of Seoul Theological Seminary
Visiting Professor of New Testament

Dr. Janos Pasztor, Dean of Reformed Seminary in Hungary
Visiting Professor of Pastoral Studies

ATLANTA THEOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION EXCHANGE PROFESSORS

Riggins Earl Luther Smith

Kenneth Henry

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PROFESSORS EMERITI

C. BENTON KLINE, JR., Ph.D.

President Emeritus

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

JAMES DAVISON PHILIPS, Ph.D.
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

MANFORD GEORGE GUTZKE, Ph.D.

A.B., M.A., Southern Methodist University; Ph.D., Columbia University;
D.D., Austin College

SAMUEL ANTOINE CARTLEDGE, Ph.D.

A.B., M.A., University of Georgia; B.D., Columbia Theological Seminary;
Ph.D., University of Chicago

JACK BRAME McMICHAEL, Ed.D.

A.B., East Texas State Teachers College; M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary; Ed.D.,
Columbia University

RONALD STEWART WALLACE, Ph.D.

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

HUBERT VANCE TAYLOR, Ph.D.

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

JAMES HERBERT GAILEY, JR., Th.D.

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

HAROLD BAILEY PRINCE, M.L.

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

LUDWIG RICHARD MAX DEWITZ, Ph.D.

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

J. WILL ORMOND, Ph.D.

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

F. SIDNEY ANDERSON, Th.M.

B.A., Hampden-Sidney College; B.D., Th.M., Columbia Theological Seminary

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ADJUNCT PROFESSORS IN SUPERVISED MINISTRY

COUNSEUNG PRACTICUM SUPERVISORS

Charles Helms, S.T.D.
Gerald P. Jenkins, D.Min.
Calvin W. Kropp, S.T.D.
William R. Phillips, Th.M.

CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION

Imogene Bennett, B.R.E., D.Min
Sue Beverly, M.Div.
William P. Boyle, B.D.
Dean C. Bridges, M.Div.
Donald H. Cabaniss, B.D., M.Ed.
O.L. Delozier, Jr., B.D.
Kerry Duncan, M.Div.
G. Robert Gary, M.Div.

SUPERVISORS

C. Fred Hall, D.Min.
Timothy Little, S.T.M.
Eugene T. Locke, D.Min.
Robert R. Morris, Th.M.
John H. Patton, Ph.D.
Eugene Robinson, Th.M.
Frank D. Weathersby, B.D.
Joseph W. Whitwell, S.T.D.

SUPERVISING PASTORS IN URBAN TRAINING
Calvin E. Houston, B.D.

SUPERVISING PASTORS FOR
E. Lane Alderman, Jr.
Stephen Bacon
Harry Barrow
Dwight S. Bayley, Jr.
M. Bennett Bishop III
Mary Gene Boteler
Ronald A. Botsford
Charles W. Davenport
Ernest W. Davis
Robert E. Dunham
Paul T. Eckel
Virginia Simmons Ellis
Barry D. Ferguson
George H. Fitzgerald
James H. Foil, Jr.
M. McCoy Franklin
J. Decherd Guess
Steven L. Harberts

SUMMER ASSISTANTS 1987

R. Daniel Holloway
Mitchell Johnson
Walter M. Jones
William A. Meyer
James N. Montgomery
Stephen R. Montgomery
Albert A. Myers, Jr.
R. Monty Nelson
Walter W. Peters
James A. Richardson
William A. Shouse
Lynn E. Shurley, Jr.
Stephen J. Sloop, Jr.
Donnie Smith
Gibson P. Stroupe
William H. Todd, Jr.
John E. Westlund
Donn W. Wright

SUPERVISING PASTORS FOR INTERNS 1987

J. Brett Fenwick Robert Lupton

Lacy R. Harwell

Ted W. Land

Lamar Potts

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STUDENTS

GRADUATING CLASS OF 1987

DOCTOR OF MINISTRY (In-Ministry)

Earle Wilson "Chip" Angell
Malcolm Bennett Bishop III
Albert James Bowles, Jr.
William John Boyd III
Thomas Allan Cheatham
James Gabriel Clark
William Roy Conine, Jr.
Larry Cecil Cosper
James Lee Cross, Jr.
Frank Barry Davies
Daniel Oscar Davis, Jr.
Richard Curtis Gates
John James Gleason
Mary Gwynette Grier
Earl Alan Hackett
Carl Frederick Hall

Elias S. Hardge, Jr.
Ross Thomas Hightower, Sr.
Adlai Cornell Holler, Jr.
John Allen Johnson
Mary Jane Kuhns
George Daniel McCall
Clyde Tart McCants
Tony Gordon Moon
James Alfred Moore, Jr.
David Alan Posey
Frederick Hilborn Talbot
Lewis Earl Trotter
Harold Leon Vaughn, Jr.
Jennifer Smith Whitaker
Ronald A. Wilkins
Robert Dale Williams

DOCTOR OF MINISTRY (In-Sequence)

Sidney D. Harmon
Oris Leo Holliday, Jr.
Campbell Stuart MacLean
Geraldine Marie Montfort

Martha Jane Morgan Petersen
Betty Lynn Stall
Christopher Edward Zorn

MASTER OF THEOLOGY

Jerrold Clarke Burnside
Lance Alfred Netland
Kathryn Hooks Sandifer

MASTER OF DIVINITY

Catherine L. Allsbury

with distinction
Patrick Nixon Bailey
John Alexander Blake
William Herbert Bland, Jr.
John Harper Brady III
Mark Stewart Bryan
James Doster Burton
Joey Thomas Byrd
Randall Franklin Clegg
Ellis Leon Clymore
Gerald Rogers Coker

William Edwin Watkins
James Ronald Wilson

George Victor Naze II
Stephen Lamar Nelms
Stephen Randolph Nickle
Jun Ro Park
Gail Ruth Perkins
Jeri Parris Perkins

with distinction
Gregory Joe Powell
Diane Lovin Ragsdale

with distinction
Robert Princeton Reno

with distinction

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Curry Watkins Davis, Jr.
Brett DeVaughn Ellington
Daniel Wilbur Graham
Jeonghoon Han
Guy Allen Helms
Richard Griffin Hill
Ronald Reins Hilliard

with distinction
John Dale Hobbs
William Douglas Hood, Jr.
Young Kyong Kim
Edward Markham Linker, Jr.
Joseph Wade Malloy
Olin Watson McBride
William Franklin McKissack III
Wayne Delmont Morrison

with distinction

Karen Alicia Whelchel Rice
Mary Leeann Rogers
Melana Teresa Scruggs

with distinction
Ronald Anthony Smith
Soon Byung Son
Oliver Rhett Talbert, Jr.

with distinction
Vickie Jo Thomas
Drew Warren Tomberlin, Jr.
George Houston Waters

with distinction
Sharon K. Youngs

with distinction

MASTER OF ARTS (Youth Ministry)

Catherine L. Allsbury

with distinction
Norma Veronica Smellie

with distinction

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PRIZES AND AWARDS 1987

WILDS BOOK PRIZE

Christopher E. Zorn

PAUL T. FUHRMANN BOOK PRIZE IN CHURCH
HISTORY

Alan Wright

FLORRIE WILKES SANDERS PRIZE IN THEOLOGY

Stephen R. Haynes

INDIANTOWN COUNTRY CHURCH AWARD

Patrick H. Wrisley

PRESBYTERY OF ST. ANDREW WOMEN OF THE CHURCH

PREACHING AWARD Linda Dickerson

Robert Reno

SAMUEL A. CARTLEDGE NEW TESTAMENT
EXEGESIS AWARD

George H. Waters

EMMA GAILLARD BOYCE MEMORIAL AWARD

Martha Jane Petersen

ABDULLAH AWARD

O. "Lee" Holliday, Jr.

COLUMBIA FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE GRADUATE
FELLOWSHIP

Melana Scruggs
O. "Lee" Holliday, Jr.

COLUMBIA GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP

Mark S. Bryan

HARVARD A. ANDERSON FELLOWSHIP

George H. Waters

JAMES T. AND CELESTE M. BOYD MEMORIAL BOOK
FUND AWARD

Olin McBride
Rhett Talbert

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1987-88 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

COLUMBIA SCHOLARSHIPS Sue Boardman

Karen Edwards

Lynette Solomon

Jonathan Wallace

TOLL SCHOLARSHIPS Judy Lutz

Dean Strong
Laurie Wallace

BLUE SCHOLARSHIPS Brent Bissette

Sid Burgess
Tom Walker

BROYLES SCHOLARSHIPS Jean Davidson

Linda Dickerson

Ann Graham

Sarah Speed

Alan Wright

CORNELSON SCHOLARSHIPS Carol Boggs

Mike Castronis
Lynn Williamson

NEWTON SCHOLARSHIPS Sarah Burress

Earl Smith

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1987-88 ROLL OF STUDENTS
ADVANCED DEGREE STUDENTS
DOCTOR OF SACRED THEOLOGY

Mary Crist Brown
Decatur, Georgia

Paula Ellen Buford
Decatur, Georgia

Deryck Durston
Norcross, Georgia

Larry Gregory Easterling
Palmetto, Georgia

David F. Fleece
Lithonia, Georgia

Richard Thomas Gillespie
Decatur, Georgia

Howard Gregory
Kingston, Jamaica

Gerry Keith Hearn
College Park, Georgia

B.A, Agnes Scott College

M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

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

B.A, University of Witwatersrand
T. T.H.D., Johannesburg College of

Education
M.Div, Wartburg Theological Seminary
S. T.M., New York Theological Seminary

B.A, M.S.Ed., University of Kentucky
M.Div., Duke University

B.A, Columbia Bible College

B.D., Covenant Theological Seminary

Th.M., Duke University

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

B.A, University of the West Indies
S.T.M., Virginia Theological Seminary

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

Tore-Kristian Lang
Fredrikstad, Norway

Louis R. Lothman
Jacksonville, Florida

Candidatur Theologiae, Det Teologiske

Menighetsfakultetet
S. T.M., Wartburg Theological Seminary

AB., Duke University

M.Div, Columbia Theological Seminary

George H. Sparks
Dalton, Georgia

Jerry Ray Wright

Lawrenceville, Georgia

B.C.E., Georgia Institute of Technology
M.Div, Virginia Theological Seminary

AB., Erskine College

M.Ed, University of Georgia

M.Div, Erskine Theological Seminary

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DOCTOR OF MINISTRY (IN -MINISTRY)

Joe Boone Abbott

Birmingham, Alabama

Ralph J. Aker
Orlando, Florida

G. Morrell Aldridge

Alexander City, Alabama

Dolphus Jerome Allen
Fort Myers, Florida

Stephen Allan Bacon
Cartersville, Georgia

Gary Donald Barber

Spartanburg, South Carolina

Ernest Wayne Bass
Meigs, Georgia

Edward Lee Bates
Martinez, Georgia

Thomas Joe Baughman
Beaufort, South Carolina

David Cobb Beavers
Roswell, Georgia

Edwin D. Bernard
Rockmart, Georgia

David Harold Bernthal
Athens, Georgia

Floyd Lee Berrier

Charlotte, North Carolina

Daniel Mclntyre Berry
Bristol, Tennessee

Sue Miller Beverly
Atlanta, Georgia

Stephen Lee Birch
Clearwater, Florida

B.A, Baylor University
M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary

B.A, Morris Brown College

M.Ed., Tuskegee Institute

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

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

B.A, Davidson College
M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in
Virginia

B.A, King College

B.D., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A, Wofford College

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.S., University of South Florida
M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological
Seminary

B.A, Georgetown College
M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary

B.A, Ohio State University

M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

B.A, Vanderbilt University

Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary

B.S., University of Tennessee

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.C.S., Strager Junior College

B.S., Concordia Teachers College
M.A T, Rhode Island College of

Education
Colloquy, Concordia Theological

Seminary

AB., High Point College

M.Div., Wesley Theological Seminary

B.A, Davidson College

M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

B.S., M.E., University of Kentucky
M.Div, lexington Theological Seminary

B.A, Anderson College
M.Div., Phillips University

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Jerry Edward Blacklaw
Jackson, Mississippi

Alan Clarke Bone

Belvedere, South Carolina

Ronald Lee Bowie
Johnson City, Tennessee

Thomas J. Bowman

Darlington, South Carolina

Timothy Jacob Bowman

Summerville, South Carolina

John Ebenezer Boyd, Jr.
Concord, North Carolina

Joseph Cashion Brandon
Eustis, Florida

Murray Neil Breland

North Augusta, South Carolina

John Wesley Brock
Jackson, Alabama

Royce Leonard Browder
Wetumpka, Alabama

Harold Berger Brown, Jr.
Naples, Florida

John Malcolm Brownlee
Riverdale, Georgia

John Carlton Bryan
Augusta, Georgia

John Stuart Burch

Rockingham, North Carolina

James Walter Calhoun
Lanett, Alabama

Clyde LaRocque Carter
Birmingham, Alabama

B.A, Hendrix College

M.AY.M., Fuller Theological Seminary

B.A, Eureka College

B.D., Lexington Theological Seminary

B.S., University of Georgia
M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian
Theological Seminary

B.A, University of South Carolina
M.Div., Interdenominational Theological
Center

B.A, University of South Carolina
M.Div., Interdenominational Theological
Center

B.A, Catawba College
M.Div., Lutheran Theological Southern
Seminary

B.A, King College

M.Div, Union Theological Seminary in
Virginia

B.A, University of Miami
M.Div, Southeastern Baptist Theological
Seminary

B.S., Auburn University

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

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

AB., University of Tennessee at

Chattanooga
M.Div., Duke University

B.A, Washington and Lee University
S.T.M., Yale University
B.D., Union Theological Seminary in
Virginia

B.A, Emory University
M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological
Seminary

B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute
M.Div, Gordon-Conwell Theological
Seminary

B.S., Troy State University
MA, M.Div, Church of God School of
Theology

B.A, B.D., Johnson C Smith University
M.A, Samford University

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Paul Bacot Cassibry
Clinton, Mississippi

Edward Hazlett Chambers
Anderson, South Carolina

Maxima Saavedra Childers
Charlotte, North Carolina

Carl Wayne Chrisner

Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia

Huw Christopher

Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

David Lee Clark
Doraville, Georgia

Joe Walter Clift

Warner Robins, Georgia

Bonnie Wade Conner
Decatur, Georgia

Samuel Morgan Cooper
Walterboro, South Carolina

James William Corbett
Birmingham, Alabama

Wallace Franklin Covington

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina

Thomas Grover Cox
Talladega, Alabama

O. Leighton Culler

Matthews, North Carolina

B.S., Mississippi College

B.D., New Orleans Theological Seminary

M.S., Long Island University

Dip. Th, United Theological Seminary
M.Div, S.T.M., Lancaster Theological
Seminary

B.Hum., Universidad Boliviana "Gabriel

Rene Moreno, " Bolivia
B.Th, Church of God Spanish Institute of

Ministry
M.Div., Church of God School of

Theology

B.A, University of Maryland
M.A, Central Michigan University
M.Div., Church of God School of
Theology

B.A, University of Wales, South Wales

and Monmouthshire
B.D., University of Wales, Cardiff
Th.M., Union Theological Seminary in

Virginia

B.A, Mercer University

M.R.E., Southern Baptist Theological

Seminary
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at

Emory University

B.A, Bethel College

M.Div., Vanderbilt University

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

AB., Erskine College

M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

B.A, University of Alabama
M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary

B.A, Belhaven College

M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary

B.S., Bowling Green State University
B.D., Grand Rapids Baptist Bible
Seminary

B.A, High Point College
Certificate, Union Theological Seminary
in Virginia

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Richard Allen Cushman

Summerville, South Carolina

William Aldridge Dantzler
Birmingham, Alabama

Dent Catron Davis, III
Bristol, Virginia

Ernest William Davis
Dunwoody, Georgia

Mark William Deaton

Charleston, South Carolina

William Jay Donaldson, Jr.
Atlanta, Georgia

Paris Nolan Donehoo
Powder Springs, Georgia

Joseph Jeffery Dorociak
Germantown, Tennessee

Joseph Ferrell Drummond
Atlanta, Georgia

William Edwin Dudley
Montgomery, Alabama

Kenneth Alan Dunivant
Birmingham, Alabama

Harry Dee Durbin
Bemis, Tennessee

Saul J. Espino

Fort Gordon, Georgia

William Earl Etheridge
Alexander City, Alabama

Gilmer Davis Fauber, Jr.
Fort Thomas, Kentucky

B.S.A, University of Florida

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A, Presbyterian College

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

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

B.S., Toccoa Falls College

MA, Presbyterian School of Christian

Education
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A, Davidson College
M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in
Virginia

B.A, King College

M.Div, Th.M., Columbia Theological

Seminary
M.S., University of Tennessee
M.A, Ph.D., Michigan State University

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

B.S., Francis Marion College
M.Div, Gordon-Conwell Theological
Seminary

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

B.S., Auburn University

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.S., Athens State College
M.Div., Vanderbilt University

B.S., Union University

M.Div, Southern Baptist Theological

Seminary
M.Ed., Memphis State University

B.S., University of Texas at El Paso
M.Div., Garrett Theological Seminary
M.S., Barry College

B.A, University of Alabama in Huntsville
M.Div, Candler School of Theology at
Emory University

B.A, Georgetown College
M.Div, Duke University

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Mahlon Scott Felkins
Birmingham, Alabama

Steven Merle Fettke
Lakeland, Florida

Henry James Flowers
Augusta, Georgia

Samuel Donald Fortson, III
Charlotte, North Carolina

Emily Barker Fox

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Robert Curtis Fussell
Sanford, North Carolina

John Garon Galloway
Birmingham, Alabama

Raymond Wesley Gamble
Stuart, Florida

Tommy Max Garrison
Chattanooga, Tennessee

Ronald Lamar Gaynor
Augusta, Georgia

Milton Randall Gill
Weirsdale, Florida

Caroline Burgin Gourley
Statesville, North Carolina

Stephen Elwood Graves
St. Cloud, Florida

John Henry Haberer, Jr.
Satellite Beach, Florida

David Lippincott Hale
Rogersville, Tennessee

Prue McGee Hammett

Sullivan's Island, South Carolina

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

B.A, Northwestern State College

M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological

Seminary
Th.M., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A, Georgia Southwestern College
M.Div, Southeastern Baptist Theological
Seminary

B.A, Covenant College

M.Div, Columbia Theological Seminary

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

B.A, Appalachian State University
M.Div, Louisville Presbyterian
Theological Seminary

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

B.A, Houghton College
M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in
Virginia

B.A, M.A, Alabama Christian School of
Religion

B.A, University of South Carolina
B.D., Southeastern Baptist Theological
Seminary

B.S., University of Maryland

M.Div, Princeton Theological Seminary

AB., Queens College
M.Div, Duke University

B.A, Eckerd College
M.Div, San Francisco Theological
Seminary

AB., Roberts Wesley an College
M.Div, Gordon -Conwell Theological
Seminary

B.A, King College

B.D., Th.M., Union Theological Seminary
in Virginia

AB., University of California

M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

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Larry Joseph Handman
Lithonia, Georgia

Helen Hardesty Helms
Charlotte, North Carolina

Tantsi Nathaniel Hercules
Atlanta, Georgia

Larry Hill

Augusta, Georgia

John Richard Hobson
Sanford, North Carolina

Charles Edward Hodges
Atlanta, Georgia

Grady Lamar Holley
Dublin, Georgia

Amos Alton Hood

Pascagoula, Mississippi

Robert Milton Home
Decatur, Georgia

Martin Montgomery Huggins
College Park, Georgia

Ramon Eugene Hunt

Pinehurst, North Carolina

Colon Stonewall Jackson, Jr.
Charleston, South Carolina

Daniel Wesley Jacobs
Atlanta, Georgia

Henry Heunggoo Jee
Lilburn, Georgia

William Henry Jennings
Patrocinio, Brazil

M.Div., Holy Order of Mans

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

B.A, Allen University
M.Div., Interdenominational Theological
Center

B.A, fohnson C Smith University
M.Div, Interdenominational Theological
Center

AB., Davidson College
M.Div, Union Theological Seminary in
Virginia

B.A, Valdosta State College
M.Div, Oral Roberts University

B.S., Jacksonville State University
Th.M., New Orleans Baptist Theological
Seminary

B.A, Mississippi College
M.Div, Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary

B.S., Centenary College
B.D., Th.M., Columbia Theological
Seminary

B.S., Mississippi State University
M.Div, Oral Roberts University

B.A, Macalester College

B.D., Bethel Theological Seminary

Th.M., Princeton Theological Seminary

B.A, Wake Forest University

M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological

Seminary
M.A, Webster College

B.A, Morris Brown College
M.Div, Interdenominational Theological
Center

B.A, Dan Kook University, Korea
B.A, Korea University, Korea
M.A, Georgia State University
M.Div, Southeastern Baptist Theological
Seminary

B.A, Illinois Wesley an University
M.Div, Th.M. Princeton Theological
Seminary

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James Willard Johnston
Sumter, South Carolina

Ray Glenn Jones

Bay Minette, Alabama

Joseph Eugene Jursa
Orange Park, Florida

Fred Larkin Keith

Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina

John Michael Kelley

Etowah, North Carolina

Sae Hee Kim
Atlanta, Georgia

Mark Lawrence Knisley
Kingsport, Tennessee

Klaus Oskar Richard Koch
St. Petersburg, Florida

John Mark Kuehnert
Birmingham, Alabama

Maclean Kumi

Adukrom-Akwapem, Ghana

Colin Macrae Lambert

Morganton, North Carolina

Robert Eugene Lee

Greensboro, North Carolina

Arthur Morgan Lindsay
Hampton, South Carolina

Robert Sumter Link
Floyd, Virginia

James Henry Logan

Charlotte, North Carolina

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

B.S., Furman University

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.S., Florida Institute of Technology
M.Div, Asbury Theological Seminary

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

B.A, North Central Bible College
M.Div, United Theological Seminary of
the Twin Cities

Th.B., Yonsei University, Korea
M.Div, Presbyterian Theological

Seminary, Korea
Th.M., Columbia Theological Seminary

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

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

B.S., Concordia Senior College
M.Div., Concordia Seminary

B.A, University of Ghana

Th.M., Columbia Theological Seminary

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

B.A, Evangel College

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.S., Davidson College
B.D., Th.M., Union Theological Seminary
in Virginia

B.A, Presbyterian College

B.D., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A, Kenyon College

M.Div, Princeton Theological Seminary

Thomas Earl Lord
Martinez, Georgia

B.A, Carson Newman College
M.Div, Southeastern Baptist Theological
Seminary

111

Pinckney Victor Love, Jr.
Fayetteville, North Carolina

Roger Charles Mackey

Goose Creek, South Carolina

Philip Emmanuel Makari
dimming, Georgia

Robert Francis Marsh, Jr.
Perry, Florida

Samuel Preston Marshall, III
Oxford, Mississippi

Roberta Parker Martin
Starkville, Mississippi

Albert Franklin Masters
York, South Carolina

Samuel Ruff Matthews
Lawrenceville, Georgia

Millie Beasley Mattison
Tampa, Florida

Steve Allen Mays

Whitmire, South Carolina

Robert Hilton McBride
Lexington, South Carolina

Malcolm Sidney McCollum, Jr.
Clinton, Mississippi

William Alexander McCutchen
Charlotte, North Carolina

Bryant McLendon
London, Kentucky

Gerald Jess Metzdorf
Dublin, Georgia

James Thomas Mewborn
Demorest, Georgia

B.S., M.A, University of Alabama
M.Div., Vanderbilt University

B.A, Barrington College

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.Div, Abbasya Theological Seminary in

Cairo
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.B.A, Georgia State University
M.Div., The University of the South

B.A, Southwestern at Memphis
M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian
Theological Seminary

B.A, St. Andrews Presbyterian College
M.A, Presbyterian School of Christian

Education
Ed.D., Mississippi State University

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

AB., Piedmont College
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at
Emory University

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

B.A, Southeastern College of the

Assemblies of God
M.Div., Erskine Theological Seminary

B.S., The Citadel

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A, University of Florida
M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological
Seminary

B.A, Presbyterian College
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
M.C.E., Presbyterian School of Christian
Education

AB., Erskine College

M.Div., Erskine Theological Seminary'

B.S., Toccoa Falls Bible College
M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological
Seminary

B.F.A, University of Georgia
M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological
Seminary

112

Glenn Ithamar Miller

Summerville, South Carolina

William Everett Mills, Jr.
Etowah, Tennessee

Kay Moser Misenheimer
Knoxville, Tennessee

James Guyburn Mishoe

Charleston, South Carolina

Lawrence Curtis Mitchell
Little Rock, Arkansas

Thomas Otto Mueller
Albany, Georgia

Nelle Rodgers Mulligan
Greenville, South Carolina

Daniel Allan Nail
Quitman, Georgia

Mwandiwona Jonathan Nkuchwayo
Atlanta, Georgia

Robert Joel Norris

Charleston Heights, South
Carolina

Marion Thomas Norwood
Columbus, Mississippi

David W. Omerod
Ocala, Florida

Frank Melvin Ornburn

APO New York, New York

Robin Shane Owens

Advance, North Carolina

Mack Reitzel Painter
Ladson, South Carolina

Francis Marion Parr
Columbus, Georgia

B.S., Tusculum College

B.D., Yale University Divinity School

S. T.M., New York Theological Seminary

B.A, Belhaven College

M.A, Vanderbilt University

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A, King College

M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in
Virginia

AB., Wofford College
B.D., Candler School of Theology at
Emory University

B.A, Bethany College

M.Div, Columbia Theological Seminary

B.S., Arkansas Polytechnic College
M.Div, Reformed Theological Seminary

B.S., Asheville College

M.Ed., Clemson University

M.Div., Erskine Theological Seminary

B.S., University of Flordia

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A, United College of Zimbabwe
M.Div, Interdenominational Theological

Center
M.S. W., Atlanta University

AB., Central Wesley an College
M.Div, Asbury Theological Seminary

AB., Davidson College

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

S.T.M., Yale University

B.S.Ed., Ohio University

M.Div., Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

B.A, William Jewell College

M.Div., Midwestern Baptist Theological

Seminary
M.S.Ed., Long Island University

B.A, Presbyterian College

M.Div, Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A, Catawba College

M.Div., Lancaster Theological Seminary

B.A, St. Andrews Presbyterian College
M.Div, Duke University

113

Gradye Morton Parsons
Bristol, Tennessee

Reginald Victor Parsons
Ripley, Mississippi

Brown Butler Patton
Johnson City, Tennessee

Bill Ross Peeples

Birmingham, Alabama

Floyd Peter Peterson

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Wendell Bramblett Phillips
Lake Charles, Louisiana

Mark Daniel Philpot
Alpharetta, Georgia

Charles Frederick Pieplow
Birmingham, Alabama

John David Pierce
Kennesaw, Georgia

William Robert Poon
Athens, Georgia

Albert Lamar Potts

Columbia, South Carolina

Michael Corrick Quicke
McDonough, Georgia

Roger Paty Rabey

Banner Elk, North Carolina

Michael Dale Rainey
Madeira Beach, Florida

Kenneth Lonnie Randolph
Montgomery, Alabama

B.S., University of Tennessee
M.Div, Gordon-Conwell Theological
Seminary

B.A, Otterbein College
M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian
Theological Seminary

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

B.A, Samford University
M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary

B.A, Moravian College

M.Div., Moravian Theological Seminary

B.S., Memphis State University
M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian
Theological Seminary

B.A, Asbury College

M.Div, Asbury Theological Seminary

B.A, Concordia Senior College
M.Div, Concordia Seminary

B.A, Berry College

M.Div, Southeastern Baptist Theological
Seminary

B.A, M.A, San Jose State University
M.Div, Andover Newton Theological
School

B.S., University of Georgia

M.Div, Columbia Theological Seminary

L. Th, Berea Theological College, South

Africa
M.Div., Church of God School of

Theology

B.A, Furman University

M.Div, Princeton Theological Seminary

B.S., Buffalo State College

M.Div, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

B.A, Harding College

M.A, Harding Graduate School

114

Youl Rhee

Decatur, Georgia

Shirley Arlene Richards
Birmingham, Alabama

James Wilson Roberts
Homewood, Alabama

Leslie Gordon Robinson
Denmark, South Carolina

Willima Cullens Robinson
Charlotte, North Carolina

Samuel Frisbie Rutland
Covington, Georgia

Mary Kepler Sapp
Nagoya, Japan

Robert Michael Scotland
Greenwood, South Carolina

Frank Richardson Sells
Knoxville, Tennessee

Man' Louise Sferre

Atlantic Beach, Florida

Angus Robertson Shaw, III
Johnson City, Tennessee

Jerry Wayne Shirley
San Diego, California

Durodolu Oludotun Sholeye
Atlanta, Georgia

Lynn Edwin Shurley, Jr.
Sylacauga, Alabama

Douglas Thomas Simmons
Pelham, Georgia

William Clarence Sistar, Jr.
Wauchula, Florida

Diploma, Korea Duck Song Presbyterian

Seminary, Korea
Diploma, Holiness Theological Seminary,

Korea
Diploma, Korean Bible College, Korea
Th.M., Korea Presbyterian Theological

Seminary, Korea

B.A, East Texas Baptist College
M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary

B.A, Samford University
M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary

B.A, Augusta College
M.Div, Southwestern Baptist Theological
Seminary

AB., East Carolina University
M.Div, Duke University

B.A, Wake Forest University
M.Div, Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary

B.A, M.A, Wheaton College

B.A, M.Ed., South Carolina State College
M.Div, Interdenominational Theological
Center

B.A, Presbyterian College

B.D., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A, St. Rose College
M.A, Seton Hall University
M.S. W., Syracuse University

B.A, Bob Jones University

M.Div, Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A, Baylor University
M.Div, Southwestern Baptist Theological
Seminary

B. Th, Nigerian Baptist Theological
Seminary, Nigeria

B.A, Millsaps College

M.Div, Columbia Theological Seminary

B.S., Georgia Southern College

M.Div, Reformed Theological Seminary

B.A, Presbyterian College

M.Div, Columbia Theological Seminary

115

Thomas Richard Smiley
Tate, Georgia

J. Hyatt Smith

Midville. Georgia

Otis Artis Smith
Augusta, Georgia

Soon Byung Son
Decatur, Georgia

Hsin-leh Song
Tainan, Taiwan

John Richard Stanford
Stone Mountain, Georgia

Robert Alfred Stauffacher
Spanish Fort, Alabama

Charles Alex Steele

Charlotte, North Carolina

William Merritt Steinbrook
Atlanta, Georgia

Carl Rabon Stephens
LaCrosse, Wisconsin

Mary Steves

Atlantic Beach, Florida

Harold Milton Stone

Broadway, North Carolina

Philip Harbin Summerlin
Chattanooga, Tennessee

Bruce Davis Taylor

Hamlet, North Carolina

Paula Jeanne Teague
Birmingham, Alabama

Sally-Lodge Henderson Teel
Biloxi, Mississippi

Darrell Arthur Thompson
Lancaster, South Carolina

B.A, Blue Mountain College
M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological
Seminary

B.S., Georgia Southern College
M.Div., Interdenominational Theological
Center

B.A, LeMoyne College

M.Div., Interdenominational Theological

Center
M.S., long Island University

B.A, Han Nam University, Korea

M.E.D. Korea University, Korea

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

M.Div., Tainan Theological Seminary
Taiwan

B.A, Universilty of Tampa

M.Div, Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A, Western Illinois University
M.Div, louisville Presbyterian
Theological Seminary

B.A, Erskine College

M.Div, Erskine Theological Seminary

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

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

B.S., Seton Hall University
M.S.W., Syracuse University

B.A, Davidson College
M.Div, louisville Presbyterian
Theological Seminary

B.A, Abilene Christian University
S.T.B., Harvard Divinity School

B.A, Trinity College
M.Div, Duke University

B.A, Guilford College

M.Div, Earlham School of Religion

B.A, Coker College

M.Div, Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A, Augusta College
M.Div, New Orleans Baptist Theological
Seminary

116

Roger Kirk Thompson
Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Carlton Manning Thornton
Stone Mountain, Georgia

Julio Travieso
Tampa, Florida

George Richard Troost
Winder, Georgia

Coit Ray Troutman

Summerville, South Carolina

William Sherrill Troutman
Shelby, North Carolina

Claude Owen Tucker
Crestview, Florida

Owen Evans Tucker
Waco, Texas

Davette Lois Turk
Jacksonville, Florida

Richard Martin Turk
Jacksonville, Florida

Ronald Mark Turner
Irondale, Alabama

Stephen Ridings Vance
Jacksonville, Florida

John Kie Vinings

Stone Mountain, Georgia

Hugh Buchanan Ward
Decatur, Georgia

Harold Robert Warren
Indialantic, Florida

Jane Lindsay Seargeant-Watt
Minneapolis, Minnesota

B.A, McMurry College
M. Th., Perkins School of Theology of
Southern Methodist University

B.A, Lee College

M.Div., Church of God School of
Theology

B.A, Biscayne College

M.Div., McCormick Theological Seminary

B.A, University of North Carolina at

Chapel Hill
M.T.S., Candler School of Theology at

Emory University
M.Div, Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A, Wake Forest University
M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary

B.A, John J. Pershing College

M.Div, Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A, Asbury College

B.D., Asbury Theological Seminary

B.A, Arkansas College
M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian

Theological Seminary
M.Ed., Memphis State University

B.A, Villanova University
MA, LaSalle College

AB., St. Mary's Seminary and University
Th.M., Princeton Theological Seminary

B.S., University of Texas at El Paso
M.Div., Midwestern Baptist Theological
Seminary

B.A, Hanover College

M.Div, Columbia Theological Seminary

B.S., Lee College

M.A, Assemblies of God Theological
Seminary

B.A, Asbury College

M.Div, Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A, MA, University of South Florida
M.Div, University of the South

B.S., Russell Sage College

M.Div, Colgate Rochester Divinity School

117

Albert Norman Wells
Troy, North Carolina

Charles Edward Wells, Sr.
Albany, Georgia

Chaim Joseph Wender
Augusta, Georgia

David Allen White
Johnson City, Tennessee

John Frank White
Jacksonville, Florida

David Foster Whiteley
Richmond, Virginia

Emmanuel Logan Williams
Atlanta, Georgia

Alvin Lee Wilson
Bainbridge, Georgia

Kenneth Earl Woodard
Newell, North Carolina

Elizabeth Barbara Yonteck
Sarasota, Florida

Thomas Richard Zehnder
Stuart, Florida

MASTER OF THEOLOGY

Shirley Ford Adams
Dunwoody, Georgia

Frank Charles Aichinger
Sumter, South Carolina

Herschel Allen, Jr.
Dunwoody, Georgia

Mary Gillespie Amos
Atlanta, Georgia

B.S., Auburn University

B.D., Columbia Theological Seminary

Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary

B.A, West Virginia State College
B.D., Interdenominational Theological
Center

AB., Georgetown University
MA, Hebrew Union College
Ordination, Leo Baeck College, London

B.A, Kentucky Wesleyan College
M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary

B.S., Edward Waters College
M.Ed., Florida Atlantic University
M.Div., Interdenominational Theological
Center

B.A, University of Tennessee
M.Pub.Ser., Western Kentucky University
M.Div, Union Theological Seminary in
Virginia

B.A, University of California
M.Ed., Boston University
M.Div, Candler School of Theology at
Emory University

B.A, Southwest Missouri State College
M.Div, Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary

B.A, King College

M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in
Virginia

B.S., University of Miami

M.Div, Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A, B.D., Concordia Seminary

B.F.A, University of Georgia

D.Min., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A, University of Virginia

M.Div, Princeton Theological Seminary

B.A, Davidson College

M.Div, Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A, Mary Baldwin College

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

118

Brant Dale Baker

Charlotte, North Carolina

Ralph Jerome Boone
Cleveland, Tennessee

Samuel Harrison Cain
Stone Mountain, Georgia

Brantley Mercer Callaway
Tallahasee, Florida

Robert Lindsay Carroll, Jr.
Avondale Estates, Georgia

Joong Ho Chong
Atlanta, Georgia

Robert Belin Collingwood
Atlanta, Georgia

Mary Jane Cornell
Decatur, Georgia

Reginald Davis

Birmingham, Alabama

Pauline Elisabeth Doty
Decatur, Georgia

Kerry Perron Duncan
Lithonia, Georgia

Sara Miriam Dunson
Decatur, Georgia

Michael Lee Dusing
Lakeland, Florida

Gregory Vaughn Eason
Atlanta, Georgia

John Samuel Eddinger
Lilburn, Georgia

Marvin Browning Fergus
Alpharetta, Georgia

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

B.A, Lee College
M.A, Wheaton College

B.A, Erskine College

M.Div., Erskine Theological Seminary

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

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

BE., Kyungpook National University
M.Div., Presbyterian Theological
Seminary, Seoul

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

B.A, Agnes Scott College

M.Div, Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A, Berea College

M.Div., University of the South

B.A, Anderson College

M.Div, Chicago Theological Seminary

B.A, University of Georgia

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.S., Georgia State College for Women
MA, Presbyterian School of Christian

Education
D.Min., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A, Southeastern College of the

Assemblies of God
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at

Emory University

B.A, Morris Broivn College
M.Div, Interdenominational Theological
Center

B.A, Wake Forest University
M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological
Seminary

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

119

Robert Leroy Griffin
Radcliff, Kentucky

Jeonghoon Han
Decatur, Georgia

Jesse William Hegler
Dalton, Georgia

Guy Allen Helms
Suwanee, Georgia

Hugh Arch Henderson
Tallapoosa, Georgia

B.A, Belhaven College

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

Th.B., Yonsei University, Korea

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A, Presbyterian College

M.Div, Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A, Covenant College

M.Div, Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A, Presbyterian College

M.Div, Columbia Theological Seminary

Mary Rebecca Huie-Jolly
Invercargill, New Zealand

Elizabeth Tobie Irvine
Atlanta, Georgia

Anne Manson Jenkins
Wadmalaw Island, South
Carolina

Karen Adele Johnson
Clarkston, Georgia

Rhona Mitchell Jones
Decatur, Georgia

Hong-Gweon Kim
Seoul, Korea

Tae-Hyung Ko
Seoul, Korea

Dong Kyo Lee
Asheville, North Carolina

David Wayne Lovelace
Newnan, Georgia

Maake S. Jonathan Masango
Parkview, South Africa

Robert Kim Mcintire
Smyrna, Georgia

B.A, Georgia State University

M.Div, Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A, Ohio Wesley an University
M.Div, Yale Divinity School

B.A, Furman University

M.S., University of Southern Illinois

B.A, Flagler College

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A, Middlesex

Education Certificate, Moray House
Cambridge Theological Certificate,
Westminster Theological Seminary

B.S., Korea University
M.Div, Th.M., Presbyterian Theological
Seminary

B.Poli.Sci, Yonsei University
M.Div, Presbyterian Theological
Seminary

B.A, B.D., Presbyterian General Assembly
Theological Seminary, Korea

B.A, Emory and Henry College
M.Div, The Protestant Espiscopal
Theological Seminary in Virginia

Dip., Federal Theological Seminary, South

Africa
MATS, Columbia Theological Seminary
MA, Presbyterian School of Christian

Education

B.S., North Georgia College
M.Div, Candler School of Theology at
Emory University

120

William Glen McKinney
Jacksonville, Florida

Leslie George McKoy
Kingston, Jamaica

John McLean, Jr.
Augusta, Georgia

Douglas Stanford McLeroy
Anniston, Alabama

Richard Montgomery Nelson
Decatur, Georgia

Herman Terris Neuman
Lakeland, Florida

Stephen Russell Paine
APO, Miami, Florida

Justin Leonard Peart
Kingston, Jamaica

Judith Mary Peterkin
Perth, Austraila

Martha Jane Petersen
Atlanta, Georgia

Jack Guy Pride, Jr.
Atlanta, Georgia

Diane Lovin Ragsdale
Marietta, Georgia

Carol Shuler Rahn
Atlanta, Georgia

Charles Wiley Roberts

Greenville, South Carolina

Adolfo Manuel Ruiz
Heredia, Costa Rica

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

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

B.A, Presbyterian College

B.D., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A, Georgia State University

M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological

Seminary
D.Min., Perkins School of Theology

B.A, Presbyterian College

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A, Southeastern College of the

Assemblies of God
M.A, Wheaton College

B.A, Lee College

M.Div., Church of God School of
Theology

College Diploma, Union Theological

Seminary, Jamaica
Diploma of Theology, University of

London
B.A, Theology, University of West Indies

Deaconess House Anglican

B.A, Agnes Scott College

B.S.N., Cornell University - New York

Hospital School of Nursing
D.Min., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A/B.S, University of Southern

Mississippi
M.Div, Candler School of Theology at

Emory University

AB., Georgia Southern College

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.S., Cornell University

M.Div, Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A, Arkansas State University

M.Div, Columbia Theological Seminary

B. Th., Latin American Seminary

M.A, National University of Costa Rica

Evangelical Church of Costa Rica

121

John Guilds Seabrook, Jr.
Huntsville, Alabama

Gary Elvin Strickland
Conyers, Georgia

Jill Dcnise Ulrici
Norcross, Georgia

Andrew Jackson Livick Waskey
Decatur, Georgia

Otis Lee Weldon
Atlanta, Georgia

Thomas Richard Williams
Songkhla, Thailand

Totok Soemartha Wiryasaputra
Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Emmie Caldwell Young
Atlanta, Georgia

Christopher Edward Zorn

Sherrill's Ford, North Carolina

B.A, Wofford College

M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

B.A, Samford University
M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological
Seminary

B.S., Medical College of Georgia
M.Div., Yale Divinity School

B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology
M.Div, Austin Presbyterian Theological

Seminary
Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi

B.A, Birmingham Bible College
M.Div, Interdenominational Theological
Center

B.A, Samford University
M.Div, Southwestern Baptist Theological
Seminary

B.Th, M.Div., Data Wacana Seminary

B.A, Vanderbilt University

M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary

B.A, Mercer University

D.Min., Columbia Theological Seminary

BASIC DEGREE STUDENTS

E COMPONENT

Name

Home Town

Lawrence David Neal
Perry, Florida

Walter Philip West
Conyers, Georgia

Charles Jefferies White
Atlanta, Georgia

Judith Lynn Williamson
Union, South Carolina

College

Presbytery or Denomination

B.A, University of Georgia
Southern Baptist

B.A, King College
Atlanta

B.A, Appalachian State University
Atlanta

B.A, Presbyterian College
M.A, Clemson University
Pee Dee

122

C COMPONENT

Scott Bailey Andrews
Florence, South Carolina

Scott Buchanan Armstrong
Cleveland, Tennessee

Robert K. Arp
Athens, Georgia

Thomas L. Bales

Morristown, Tennessee

Marcus Raymond Barber
Pureell, Oklahoma

Donald Johnson Barbour
Orlando, Florida

Clay Owen Barnes

Charlotte, North Carolina

Janie Lawhorn Barrows
Ormond Beach, Florida

Paul Douglas Bayerl
Miami, Florida

John Henry Bell, Jr.
Knoxville, Tennessee

Norwood Verne Brown III
Asheville, North Carolina

Carol Jaynes Byrd
Dade City, Florida

Henry Lester Carson
Decatur, Georgia

John Michael Castronis
Athens, Georgia

Jong Ho Chin

Columbia, South Carolina

Edwin Mark Cooley
Lilburn, Georgia

Pemberton Cooley III
Signal Mountain, Tennessee

David Brian Delph
Bartow, Florida

Linda Jean Dickerson
Hillsville, Virginia

Walter Mooneyhan Dinkins
Manning, South Carolina

B.S., Presbyterian College
Pee Dee

B.S., Evansville University
East Tennessee

B.A, Lee College
Interdenominational

B.S., East Tennessee State University
Holston

B.S., Central State University
St. Andrew

B.A, M.B.A, Rollins College
Central Florida

B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology
Mecklenburg

B.S., M.S., Florida State University
Ed.D., EdAdm., University of Miami
Central Florida

B.A, Miami Christian College
Athens

B.A, Wake Forest University
East Tennessee

B.S., University of Arkansas
Asheville

B.A, Berea College
Transylvania

B.S., Morris Brown College
Baptist

AB., M.Ed., University of Georgia
Athens

B.A, University of South Carolina
Congaree

B.B.A, Texas Technological College
Atlanta

B.S.M.E., U.S. Naval Academy
East Tennessee

B.A, Presbyterian College
Southwest Florida

B.S., Radford University
Abingdon

B.A, University of South Carolina
Harmony

123

Sandra Karen Edwards
Miami, Florida

Jon Raymond Faraone

Wilmington, North Carolina

Robin Sumner Gantz
Roswcll. Georgia

Martha Belle Harp
Little Rock, Arkansas

Richard James Harrod
West Monroe, Louisiana

Robert A. Hatcher
Columbus, Mississippi

Stephen Ronald Haynes
Decatur, Georgia

Charles C. Heyward, Sr.
Ellenwood, Georgia

Robert M. Hicks

Stone Mountain, Georgia

Robert S. Jeffords, Sr.
Clemmons, North Carolina

David Paul Keister
Tampa, Florida

Paul J. Kirbas

Alpharetta, Georgia

George Tigner Lashley
Burlington, North Carolina

Robert Hoyle Montgomery
Birmingham, Alabama

William Roger Patterson
Tuskegee, Alabama

Phillip Justin Pogue

Bowling Green, Kentucky

Kenneth Clayton Posey, Jr.
Dalton, Georgia

Laura Dorsey Rains
Atlanta, Georgia

Thomas N. Rains
Atlanta, Georgia

B.S., M.S. W., Florida State University
Atlanta

B.A, King College
Wilmington

B.A, Mercer College
Atlanta

B.S., University of Tulsa
Arkansas

B.S., University of Delaware
M.S., Murray State University
Pines

B.A, University of Mississippi
St. Andrew

B.A, M.A, Florida State University
New Covenant

B.B.A, Albany State College
Atlanta

B.S.F.F., South Dakota School of Mines
and Technology
Atlanta

B.A, Wake Forest University
Concord

B.Mus., University of Florida
Southwest Florida

B.A, Mercer University
Athens

B.A, Elon College
Orange

B.A, David Lipscomb College
Church of Christ

B.S., Tuskegee Institute
John Knox

B.S., Western Kentucky University
Western Kentucky

B.S., Auburn University
Cherokee

B.A, Agnes Scott College
Atlanta

AB., Washington and Lee University
M.B.A, Emory University
Atlanta

124

Miriam Joy Smith
West Point, Georgia

Sarah Frances Speed
Marietta, Georgia

Dean Ross Strong

New Orleans, Louisiana

Jennifer W. Venable
Atlanta, Georgia

Melodie Marie Wager
Starke, Florida

Diane Elizabeth Walker
Atlanta, Georgia

Karen Ruth Walkup
Columbia, South Carolina

Keith Gore Wiseman
Oxford, Mississippi

Patrick Hurd Wrisley
Rabun Gap, Georgia

B.S., Presbyterian College
MA, Presbyterian School of Christian
Education
Charleston

B.A, Davidson College
Cherokee

B.A, Whitman College
M.B.A, Seattle University
South Louisiana

B.S., Georgia State University
Lutheran

B.A, University of Florida
St. Augustine

B.IndEng, Georgia Institute of
Technology
Atlanta

B.A, University of South Carolina
Congaree

B.A, University of Mississippi
St. Andrew

B.S., Georgia Southern College
Athens

INTERNS

Charles Ransom Hasty, Jr.
Athens, Georgia

Jeffrey Brooks Lewis
Avondale Estates, Georgia

Karen Thea Petersohn
Atlanta, Georgia

Bradley Donald Smith
Atlanta, Georgia

George Timothy Womack
Hamlet, North Carolina

B.A, Davidson College
Athens

B.A, Georgia State University
Atlanta

BE A, University of Georgia
Atlanta

B.S., University of Georgia
Congaree

B.A, Eckerd College
Fayetteville

B COMPONENT

Lucy Robertson Aldridge
Atlanta, Georgia

Jeffrey Ray Allen
Atlanta, Georgia

B.S., Converse College
Atlanta

B.S., University of South Carolina
M.R.E., Gordon-Conwell Theological
Seminary
Atlanta

Kristofer M. Allison
Daytona Beach, Florida

B.S., Flagler College
Central Florida

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Patricia Ann Bacon
Macon, Georgia

Roy Tiller Bain
LaGrange, Georgia

Brent Barton Bissette
Corinth, Mississippi

Charles Richard Boyette
Fort Mill, South Carolina

Gusten Ray Brainerd
St. Elmo, Illinois

Steven Speed Bryant
Nashville, Tennessee

Laura Beth Carlson-Aull
Wrav, Colorado

Robert Fleming Chastain
Decatur, Georgia

William Jay Connolly
Marietta, Georgia

Jean Leighton Davidson
Knoxville, Tennessee

Elizabeth M. Deibert
Atlanta, Georgia

Richard Irvin Deibert
Atlanta, Georgia

Edward Peter Denlea
Ormond Beach, Florida

Susan Lynn Denne
Doraville, Georgia

Kevin Alfred Dorsett
Dade City, Florida

Robert Milton Early
Orlando, Florida

Scott Arthur Ellington
Decatur, Georgia

Thomas R. Evans III
Kennesaw, Georgia

Jerome Joseph Ferrari
Tucker, Georgia

B.S., Vassar College
Atlanta

B.A, LaGrange College
United Church of Christ

B.A, Rhodes College
St. Andrew

B.S., LaGrange College
Bethel

B.S., McKendree College
G iddings -Lot >ejoy

B.A, University of Mississippi
Middle Tennessee

B.S., University of Illinois
MA, University of Denver
Boulder

B.B.A, Georgia State University
Atlanta

B.A, Georgia State University
Cherokee

B.S., M.S., University of Tennessee
East Tennessee

B.M.Ed., University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill
Wilmington

AB., Davidson College
M.D., University of Florida
St. Augustine

B.A, Flagler College
Atlanta

B.A, Oglethorpe University
Atlanta

B.A, University of South Florida
Southwest Florida

B.S., Newberry College
Central Florida

B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology
Church of God

B.B.A, Kennesaw College
Cherokee

B.C.E., M.S.C.E., Georgia Institute of
Technology
Atlanta

126

Ann Folkes Graham
Clarkston, Georgia

Jacqueline A. Griffeth
Atlanta, Georgia

Tully Jay Hunter

Greenville, South Carolina

Elton Keith Jones
Statham, Georgia

Myung (Daniel) Bae Kim
Columbia, South Carolina

Lori Knight-Whitehouse
Savannah, Georgia

Zeta Touchton Lamberson
Marietta, Georgia

Natalie Jean Lester
Chicago, Illinois

Helene Hibbard Loper
Norcross, Georgia

Robert Earl Madsen
Stone Mountain, Georgia

Arvie Leon Maynard

Huntington, West Virginia

Stuart Crawford McMullen
Charlotte, North Carolina

Wayne Bernard Murdock
Landis, North Carolina

James Douglass Nelson
North Palm Beach, Florida

Richard Brantley Newsome
Atlanta, Georgia

Katherine Jean Pasch
Morrow, Georgia

Edward Schley Pease
Pine Mountain, Georgia

Edwin Hoyt Pettus
Orlando, Florida

Robert V. Rice
Atlanta, Georgia

Stewart Ralph Roberts III
Atlanta, Georgia

B.A, Belhaven College
Southwest Florida

B.F.A, University of Georgia
Lutheran

B.A, Texas Tech University
M.A, Clemson University
Piedmont

AB., Shorter College
Southern Baptist

B.S., Columbia Bible College
Congaree

B.A, University of South Carolina
Savannah

B.S., Presbyterian College
Atlanta

B.A, St. Andrews Presbyterian College
Atlanta

B.S., Emory University
fohn Knox

AB., Georgia State University
Atlanta

B.A, Marshall University
Greenbrier

B.B.A, Georgia State University
Atlanta

B.A, Clark College

African Methodist Episcopal Zion

B.A, Flagler College
Tropical Florida

B.S., Vanderbilt University
Atlanta

AB., Wittenberg College
M.AT, Duke University
Lutheran

B.A, Florida State University
Southwest Georgia

B.A, Newberry College
Central Florida

B.A, University of Georgia
Southern Baptist

B.A, Emory University
United Methodist

127

Carolyn Alethea Robinson
Atlanta, Georgia

William Howard Rogers
Stone Mountain, Georgia

Alisun Pepe Ruff
Odessa, Florida

James Fred Scaife
Columbus, Georgia

Robert John Sherman
St. Augustine, Florida

Tommy Register Sikes
Decatur, Georgia

Allard Gaines Smith, Jr.
Cocoa Beach, Florida

Emily Elizabeth Smith
Atlanta, Georgia

Maetta Murdock Snyder
Lynn Haven, Florida

Ian Robert Walfrid Stake
St. Augustine, Florida

Augusta B. Vanderbilt
St. Petersburg, Florida

Bradley Knox Walker
Atlanta, Georgia

Thomas Worth Walker
Montgomery, Alabama

Laurie Lee Wallace
Rabun Gap, Georgia

Nathan Ray Wheeler
Warner Robins, Georgia

Todd Marlen White
Greer, South Carolina

Alan Duncan Wright
Lewisville, North Carolina

B.A, Dennison University
M.B.A, Georgia State University
Atlanta

B.A, Eton College
Atlanta

B.A, University of South Florida
Southwest Florida

B.S., University of Wisconsin
at River Falls
Twin Cities

B.A, Flagler College
St. Augustine

B.S., University of Georgia
Atlanta

B.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
Central Florida

B.M., Furman University
Atlanta

B.S., Wisconsin State University
B.Ed., University of Texas
Florida

B.S., Flagler College
Disciples of Christ

B.A, Eckerd College
St. Augustine

B.A, Wake Forest University
Atlanta

B.S., Davidson College
fohn Knox

B.M.E., University of Kansas
Athens

B.EE. T, Southern Technical Institute
Augusta -Macon

B.S., University of South Carolina
Piedmont

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

A COMPONENT

Shawn E. Barkley
Richmond, Kentucky

B.A, Western Kentucky University
Transylvania

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Susan Lynn Boardman
Lakeland, Florida

Carol Ann Boggs

Spartanburg, South Carolina

Colleen Elene Bolkcom
Lakeland, Florida

Lewis Harrison Brazell
Ellaville, Georgia

Sidney M. Burgess
Birmingham, Alabama

Sara Bedon Burress
Tupelo, Mississippi

Sharon Kay Core
Decatur, Georgia

Mary Virginia Cushman
Summerville, South Carolina

Audrey Odell Deas

John's Island, South Carolina

Sue Dobbs

Montreat, North Carolina

Karen Suzanne Edwards
Tarboro, North Carolina

William Mark George
Conyers, Georgia

Charles Stanley Goodman
DeBary, Florida

Mary Stewart Hall
Griffin, Georgia

Kenneth Langston Holt, Jr.
Jacksonville, Florida

Elizabeth Lynn Hoskins
Rock Hill, South Carolina

Wilbur Hugh Howie, Jr.

Oxford, Mississippi

B.A, Eckerd College
Southwest Florida

B.A, University of South Carolina
M.Ed., Converse College
Piedmont

B.B.A, Stetson University
M.S., Florida State University
Southwest Florida

B.A, Mercer University
United Methodist

B.A, Samford University
Birmingham

B.S., Mississippi State University
Atlanta

B.A, Agnes Scott College
Atlanta

B.A, University of South Carolina
Charleston

B.A, Wilberforce College
M.A, South Carolina State College
Atlantic

B.A, Eckerd College

M.A, Presbyterian School of Christian

Education

Southwest Florida

B.A, Wake Forest University
Albemarle

B.A, Georgia State University
Atlanta

B.A, University of Florida
Central Florida

B.S., Presbyterian College
M.A, Presbyterian School of Christian
Education
Atlanta

B.A, Jacksonville University
M.A, Presbyterian School of Christian
Education
St. Augustine

B.S., Clemson University
Bethel

B.A, Mississippi State University
M.A, University of South Carolina
St. Andrew

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Jane A. Huftstetler
Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Delores DeLand Ingraham
Tallahassee, Florida

J. Todd Jenkins
Yaldosta, Georgia

Dennis Lloyd Jones
Woodstock, Georgia

James Timothy Kiser
Atlamonte Springs, Florida

Donald Ridgeley Lawson
Inverness, Florida

Judith Gabel Lutz
Jacksonville, Florida

Robert Earl McDaniel
Cusseta, Georgia

John Alexander McLean
Camden, South Carolina

Michael Luis Murdock
Charlotte, North Carolina

Charles Livingston Newton II
Marietta, Georgia

Jacqueline Hardy Newton
Lilburn, Georgia

Laura Lee Norris
Decatur, Alabama

Robert Edwin Reese
Milton, Florida

Keith Lentz Riddle

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Mark Kenan Schumann
St. Petersburg, Florida

Peter David Shelly
Canyon, Texas

Earl Joseph Smith
Brandon, Florida

Lynette Davies Solomon
Dallas, Texas

Catherine Elizabeth Taylor
Mobile, Alabama

B.M., M.M., Baylor University
Arkansas

B.A, Florida State University
Florida

B.A, Valdosta State College
Southwest Georgia

B.A, University of California at Irvine
Cherokee

B.A, Eckerd College
Central Florida

B.A, West Chester State University
Southwest Florida

B.A, University of Florida
M.C.E., Presbyterian School of Christian
Education
St. Augustine

B.A, University of Georgia
United Methodist

B.A, Hendrix College
Congaree

B.S., University of Tennessee
Mecklenburg

B.A, Davidson College
J.D., University of Alabama
Atlanta

B. S., Appalachian State University
Methodist

B.A, Auburn University
North Alabama

B.A, University of West Florida
Florida

B.A, Wofford College
Charleston

B.A, University of Central Florida
Southwest Florida

B.A, University of Texas
Palo Duro

B.S., Tulane University
Southwest Florida

B.A, Austin College
Grace

B.A, Duke University
Mobile

130

Holly Scott Tickle
St. Augustine, Florida

Jonathan Carl Wallace
Springfield, Virginia

James Richard Weldon, Jr.
Jacksonville, Florida

Deborah Dunlap Zarrett
Stone Mountain, Georgia

B.A, Flagler College
St. Augustine

B.A, College of William and Mary
National Capitol

B.A, University of Florida
St. Augustine

B.A, Simmons College
Atlanta

MASTER OF ARTS IN YOUTH MINISTRY

Barbara Elaine Benton
Birmingham, Alabama

Hae Jeong Chun
Seoul, Korea

Fitzgerald M. Cook
Decatur, Georgia

Ian Hugh Merton Graham
Clinton, South Carolina

David Whitehill Jones
Anderson, South Carolina

Grace Choon Kim
Atlanta, Georgia

Julius Sarwold Nelson, Jr.
Monrovia, Liberia

Jeffrey S. Price

Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Julie Tanner Price
Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Jacklyn Plythe Williams
Fort Pierce, Florida

B.A, Presbyterian College
Birmingham

B.A, Sookmyung Women's University
Nazarene

B.A, Taylor University
Atlanta

B.A, Erskine College
South Carolina

B.A, Clemson University
Piedmont

B.A, Sung Kyun Kwan University
Atlanta

B.S., University of Liberia

M.Div, Interdenominational Theological

Center

United Methodist

B.A, University of Arkansas
Arkansas

B.A, University of Arkansas
Arkansas

B.A, Flagler College
South Florida

MASTER OF ARTS IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES

Sylvia S. Babu
Bangalore, India

James Terry Guyton
Buford, Georgia

I.Sc, Wilson College (Bombay)

M.B.B.S.(M.D), Christian Medical College

Am.Bd. ofPeds., Tulane University School of

Medicine

M.P.H., Johns Hopkins University School of

Medicine

B.S., Georgia Southwestern College
Church of God

131

Colette B. Hamby
Tucker. Georgia

Grace Ann Cameron Hood
Columbus, Georgia

Gloria Elaine Jennings
Augusta. Georgia

Richard Terry Maule
Atlanta, Georgia

Sister Carolyn Oberkirch
Atlanta, Georgia

Gay Wolfe Oltjenbruns
Smyrna, Georgia

Daniel Karl Schmidt
Athens, Georgia

Martha Morrison Sweeny
Atlanta, Georgia

Dorinda Ellen Trouteaud
Roswell, Georgia

B.A, Mercer University
Lutheran

B.A, Belhaven College
Greenbrier

BRA, University of Georgia
Athens

B.A, University of Florida
Church of Christ

M.Ed., Loyola College
Roman Catholic

B.A, Miami University
Church of God

B.B.A, University of Georgia
Church of Christ

B.A, Coker College
Pee Dee

B.A, College of Wooster
M.A, University of Detroit
Atlanta

VISITING SCHOLARS

Jennifer Ahlhaus

Pforzheim, West Germany

Raphael Lucius Dessieu
Cap-Haitian, Haiti

University of Heidelberg

United Church of West Germany

Dip., Institut Superieur Technique d'Haiti
Dip., South Western Publishing Company
United Theological College of the West
Indies
Methodist

Judith Ann Huggett
Dunfermline, Scotland

Stanley St. John-Redwood
St. Elizabeth, Jamaica

David White

Quatre-Bornes, Island of Mauritius

B.A, Sheffield University
Church of Scotland

United Theological College of the West
Indies
Moravian

lie. en Theol, Faculte de Theologie
Protestante

Reformed Church of Montpellier

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SPECIAL STUDENTS

Valerie June Duff
Uddingston, Scotland

Bennie Eugene Goodwin
Atlanta, Georgia

William Dennis Harvey
Smyrna, Georgia

St. Colm's College, Edinburgh
Church of Scotland

B.A., Barrington College
MEd., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
M.A., Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Atlanta

LL.B., Massey Law School
Baptist

UNCLASSIFIED STUDENTS

Harris Neal Brown

Tae Su Cheong

Jeffrey Lamar Hutcheson

Edward R. Knight
P. Henderson Little
Mabasa Nhekairo
James Arthur Thyne

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OCCASIONAL STUDENTS

Ruth Ann Bace
Dorothy B. Barnes
Jason A. Barr, Jr.
Susan L. Barrett
Jack Lawrence Bates
Stephen Edge Batts
H. Lou Beasley
Eleanor Gail Bechtel
Anne Marie Benzinger
Janice Blissit
Robert Willis Boatwright
John W. Bolton
Kenneth Edward Botts
Leigh Maddox Brown
Sandra Price Burkett
Anne M. Chalker
Julia McMillan Cline
Richard Dixon
Beverly T. Dodson
Barbara Deemer Douglass
Stephen L. Dutton
Allen Neal Fairfax
Corey A. Funk
Patricia A. Goodman
Arutha L. Goss
Ronald Howard Grizzle
Marilyn A. Gross
Janine Culvern Hagan
Robert Lee Harrell
Irene D. Harvey
Dorothy R. Henson
Lydia Hernandez
Wilson Austin Holcombe
E. Walter Hood
Carolyn C Hunter
Jeanne F. Isaacs
Frank E. Johnson
Dallas Rae Jones

Chul Whan Kim
Mark Stephen Lacey
Samuel D. Laing
Rebecca Norris Lauderdale
John R. Liddle
Joel M. Long
Woodrow McKay, Jr.
Roy McLaughlin, Sr.
David Vines Miller
Stephen L. Mobley
Jeanne Stevenson-Moessner
B. Keith Moore
Robert L. Morgan
Sallie Marshall Morton
Samuel H. Murdock
Ricky Nathaniel Neal
Mary Kay Nelson
Robert Oates
Holly Shoaf-O'Kula
Elizabeth L. Painter
Jun Ro Park
Tom Patton
Virginia H. Pribbenow
Joseph Barton Rightmyer
Alice M. Roberts
Clarence Shelby
Charles Allen Summers
Barbara Gail VanEssendelft
Willa Dean Vandergrift
Broadnax J. Virgil
Sam J. Walker
John F. Webb
James Ray Westlake
David Stidum Williams
Michael O. Wilson
Carol Anne Wood-Richards
Emmit Young

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SUMMER GREEK SCHOOL 1987

J. Don Aderhold
Jeffrey Ray Allen
Shawn E. Barkley
Susan Lynn Boardman
Carol Ann Boggs
Colleen Elene Bolkcom
Harris Neal Brown
Sara Bedon Burress
Sharon Kay Core
Mary Virginia Cushman
Jean Leighton Davidson
Audrey Odell Deas
Sue Dobbs

Karen Suzanne Edwards
Robin Sumner Gantz
W. Mark George
Charles Stanley Goodman
Mary Stewart Hall
Kenneth Langston Holt, Jr.
Elizabeth Lynn Hoskins
Wilbur Hugh Howie, Jr.
Jane A. Huffstetler
Jeffrey Lamar Hutcheson
Dolores DeLand Ingraham
J. Todd Jenkins
Gloria Elaine Jennings
Dennis Lloyd Jones

Myung (Daniel) Bae Kim
Edward Richard Knight
Lori Knight-Whitehouse
James Timothy Kiser
Donald Ridgeley Lawson
Sally Louise Lorey
Judith Gabel Lutz
Robert Earl McDaniel
John Alexander McLean
Michael Luis Murdock
Charles Livingston Newton
Jacqueline Hardy Newton
Laura Lee Norris
Keith Lentz Riddle
Stewart Ralph Roberts III
Mark Kenan Schumann
Peter David Shelly
Lynette Davies Solomon
Earl Joseph Smith
Catherine Elizabeth Taylor
Holly Scott Tickle
Dorinda Ellen Trouteaud
Ted Michel Wakeland
Jonathan Carl Wallace
James Richard Weldon, Jr.
Deborah Dunlap Zarrett

GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION

OF STUDENT BODY

Alabama 36
Arkansas 6
California 1
Colorado 1
Florida 63
Georgia 181
Illinois 2
Kentucky 5
Louisiana 3
Minnesota 1
Mississippi 14

New Mexico 1
New York 1
North Carolina 42
Oklahoma 1
South Carolina 48
Tennessee 24
Texas 3
Virginia 5
West Virginia 1
Wisconsin 1

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OTHER COUNTRIES

Australia 1
Brazil 1
Costa Rica 1
Ghana 1
Haiti 1
India 1
Indonesia 1
Jamaica 3
Korea 3

Liberia 1
Mauritius 1
New Zealand 1
Norway 1
South Africa 1
Taiwan 1
Thailand 1
United Kingdom 2
West Germany 1

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CALENDAR 1988-1990

Tentative

1988-89

1989-90

SUMMER

Greek School

July 5-Aug. 26

July 3-Aug. 25

Summer Term

July 11-22;

July 10-21

July 25-Aug. 5

July 24-Aug. 4

FALL

Planning Retreat

Aug. 29-31

Aug. 29-31

Orientation

Sept. 1-2

Sept. 5-6

Labor Day

Sept. 5

Sept. 4

Classes begin

Sept. 6

Sept. 7

Honors Day

Sept. 26

Sept. 25

Thanksgiving Holiday

Nov. 23-26

Nov. 23-26

Classes End

Dec. 7

Dec. 8

Reading Day

Dec. 8

Dec. 11

Exams

Dec. 9-13

Dec. 12-15

Final papers due

Dec. 15

Dec. 15

WLNTER

A Component and

Jan. 3

Jan. 2

Alternative Contexts

begin

Seminars for Ministers/

Jan. 3-5

Jan. 2-4

Continuing Education

Doctor of Ministry

Jan. 9

Jan. 8

classes begin

Martin Luther King

Jan. 16

Jan. 15

Holiday

Doctor of Ministry

Jan. 20

Jan. 19

classes end

A Component and

Jan. 20

Jan. 19

Alternative Contexts end

A Component exams

Jan. 23

Jan. 22

Columbia Forum

Jan. 23-26

Jan. 22-25

SPRING

Classes begin

Jan. 30

Jan. 29

Easter Holiday

Mar. 18-26

April 7-15

Classes end

May 5

May 4

Reading Day

May 8

May 7

Exams

May 9-12

May 8-11

Evaluation Day

May 11

May 10

Commencement

May 14

May 13

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138

INDEX

Academic Information

9

History of Columbia

2

Administration

83

Housing

78

Admissions Procedure

6

International Students

7

Alumni/ae Association

84

Lay Institute of Faith & Life

22

Atlanta Theological Association

23

Lectures

25

Auditors

6

Library

27

Awards and Prizes 75,

102

Master of Arts in Theological

Board of Directors

85

Studies (M.A.T.S.)
Master of Arts in Youth

13, 14

Bookstore

27

Ministry (M.A.Y.M.)

14-16

Calendar

137

Master of Divinity

Clinical Pastoral Education

24

(M.Div.)

9-13

Columbia Friendship Circle

84

Master of Theology
(Th.M.)

17,18

Conferences for Prospective

Occasional Students

6

Students

Ordination Exams

73

Continuing Education

22

Courses of Instruction

29-69

Orientation

70

Curriculum

28

Professional Assessment

10

Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)

18

Roll of Students

104-135

Doctor of Sacred Theology

Scholarship Funds

76, 77

(S.T.D.)

19

Special Students

6

Faculty

90-99

Student Loans

79

Fellowships

77

Student Organizations

82, 83

Financial Information

80, 81

Support

84

Grading System

72

Transfer Students

7

Graduating Class- 1987 100, 101

Unclassified Students

6

Greek School

70

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Concerning transcripts, academic records, curriculum and faculty
Oscar J. Hussel, Vice President for Academic Affairs

Concerning business matters and housing
John Gilmore, Vice President for Business and Finance

Concerning admissions and financial aid
Rebecca S. Parker, Director of Admissions

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Leon C. Carroll, Director of Supervised Ministry

Concerning scholarships and placement

Philip R. Gehman, Vice President for Student Life

Concerning development/seminary relations, gifts, wills and bequests, church relations, living endowment,
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Concerning public relations, publications, campus events
Juliette J. Harper, Director of Publications and Publicity

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Douglas W. Hix, Director of Advanced Studies

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Sara C Juengst, Director of Continuing Education

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Robert S. Smith, Director of Lay Institute of Faith and Life

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AS TO STUDENTS

Columbia Theological Seminary admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights,
privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies,
admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs and other school-administered programs. In regard to
compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, Columbia Theological Seminary
does not discriminate on the basis of handicap in admission to or access to or treatment or employment in its
programs and activities.