BiolaCatalog2015-2016NA

Talbot School of Theology

Elective Requirements with Greek Option (18 Credits) Theology electives: 6 credits selected from TTTH, PM and HT courses. Theology and related electives: 6 credits from TTBE, NT, OT, PH, TH, PM, and HT courses. General electives: 6 credits taken from any Talbot department. Concentration-Specific Requirements with Non-Greek Option (11 Credits) TTBE 530 Elementary Principles of the Biblical Languages

Ministry, Youth Ministry, Adult and Family Ministry, Executive Leadership and Cross-Cultural Educational Ministry. Admission Requirements All applicants must hold the Bachelor of Arts degree or its academic equivalent with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Those accepted who do not meet this latter requirement will be placed on probation. Graduates from approved unaccredited colleges, if accepted, will be granted provisional acceptance, though exceptions may be made when the GPA is higher than 3.0. Both probation and provisional acceptance may be changed to full acceptance if the student earns a GPA of 3.0 or better on the first 8 credits at Talbot. Graduates from approved unaccredited colleges may be required to take certain additional liberal arts coursework (not applicable toward the graduate degree), if their undergraduate program did not include these courses. Academic Probation A student must have at least a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) to graduate. Students are placed on academic probation if their GPA for any semester falls below 3.0, and will remain on probation as long as the single semester or cumulative GPA remains below 3.0. Probation students are granted one semester in which to bring their academic work up to the required level (3.0) for continuance in the seminary. A student cannot graduate while on probation. Graduation Requirements 1. Satisfactorily complete 60 semester credits. See (D) below. 2. Take the courses prescribed in the Master of Arts in Christian Education curriculum. 3. 150 hours of supervised field ministry approved by a faculty advisor. 4. Complete the program in no more than five years. 5. Obtain a 3.0 average with no grade below a “C-” in all courses to be counted toward graduation. 6. At least 24 of the total credits required for the degree program must be completed in residency at Biola. Advanced Standing, Reduction and transfer credit are not considered residency credits. 7. Meet with a Graduate Graduation Counselor in the Office of the Registrar one year prior to graduation to declare intent to graduate. (See Graduate Graduation Check description in Admission, Enrollment and Graduation Requirements section). Vocations or positions for which the M.A.C.E. program prepares students are: • Executive Pastor • Church Business Administrator • Family Ministries

Credit(s): 3.

Cults of America

TTHT 726 TTPH 602 TTTH 709

Credit(s): 3.

Apologetics

Credit(s): 3.

Contemporary Theology Credit(s): 2–3. TTTH 709 should be taken for a minimum of 2 credits. If taken for 3 credits, the third credit may count toward the required number of Theology electives (see below). Elective Requirements with Non-Greek Option (22 Credits) Theology electives: 15 credits selected from TTTH, PM and HT courses. Theology and related electives: 4 credits selected from TTBE, NT, OT, PH, TH, PM and HT courses. General electives: 3 credits taken from any Talbot department. Christian Education, M.A.C.E. Mission As a graduate degree of the Department of Christian Education, the mission of the M.A.C.E. program is to develop and equip experienced church and parachurch servant-leaders in mind, character, and ability to serve God and further His kingdom through biblically-based educational ministries, according to a particular area of specialization. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Master of Arts in Christian Education, students will be able to: 1. Critically assess the biblical, philosophical, and theological foundation of ministries within churches and parachurch organizations (ULO 1). 2. Identify and interpret the process of holistic spiritual development and learning for leadership, teaching, and interpersonal/intercultural relationships (ULO 1). 3. Integrate biblical perspectives and values toward God and self into a values complex in order to articulate specific practices for a vital personal life (ULO 3). 4. Integrate biblical perspectives and values toward others and Christian service into a values complex in order to articulate specific practices for an effective professional life (ULO 3). 5. Demonstrate skills in leadership administration (ULO 2). 6. Demonstrate skills in ministry functions (including: evangelism, discipleship, teaching, counseling and pastoral skills) (ULO 2). 7. Demonstrate research skills in integrating biblical perspectives and the social sciences to address ministry-based problems (ULO 3). Ministry Preparation In light of increasing demands for persons trained in Christian education, the program is designed to prepare individuals to serve competently in a growing number of functional roles. Along with core classes, a variety of courses to meet students’ individualized needs and goals are offered in five areas of concentration: Children’s

• Pastor of Adult Ministries • Minister of Young Adults • Minister of Youth • Minister of Children • Parachurch Staff

• Christian Camp Administration • Discipleship and Teaching Pastor Program Requirements The academic program leading to the Master of Arts degree in Christian Education is structured to include (1) biblical and theological foundations; (2) a core curriculum consisting of foundational courses and practical skills; (3) a vocational specialization. The M.A.C.E. is designed for those with two or more years of full-time ministry experience. Those students admitted with less than this should plan on taking their practicum courses near the beginning of their program to provide them with some degree of ministry experience.

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