Talbot School of Theology
The remaining 6 elective credits must be chosen in consultation with the advisor. Christian Education Core (21 Credits) Students wishing to complete the accelerated program within one calendar year must take TTSF 501, 503 and 505 during the first semester and TTSF 504 and 505 during the second semester. Christian Education core courses include: TTCE 519 Leadership Coaching and Teambuilding Credit(s): 2–3. TTCE 556 Christian Formation and Discipleship Credit(s): 2–3. TTCE 639 Applied Ministry Research Credit(s): 2–3. TTCE 690 Practicum in Ministry Credit(s): 1. TTPT 707 Foundations of Pastoral Care and Counseling Credit(s): 2. TTSF 501 Introduction to Spiritual Theology and Formation Credit(s): 2–3. TTSF 501 must be taken for 3 credits. TTSF 503 Personal Foundations for Spiritual Formation Credit(s): 2–3. TTSF 503 must be taken for 3 credits. TTSF 504 Spiritual Formation, Vocation, and the Disciplines Credit(s): 0. TTSF 505 Talbot Spiritual Direction I Credit(s): 0. Select one of the following courses: ISCL 520 Interpersonal and Intercultural Adjustment Credit(s): 3. Students selecting the Cross-Cultural specialization take ISCL 520 to complete this requirement. ISCL 680 The Local Church and World Missions Credit(s): 3. TTPT 703 The Church and Society Credit(s): 3. CE Specialization (9 Credits) Select a CE Specialization from the options listed above.
and directives of spiritual transformation in Christ) (b) their experience and understanding of the Double Knowledge of God and oneself in truth and (c) how these impact personal vocation and ministries in the local church (ULO 2). 5. Employ empathetic listening skills in leadership and counseling contexts (ULO 1). 6. Develop strategies and programs for pastoral ministry in church or parachurch environments (ULO 1). 7. Employ ministry skills in leadership areas such as preaching, administration, teaching, counseling, and worship (ULO 3). 8. Develop redemptive church ministries to their communities in society and culture, being relevant to current sociopolitical issues and ethical problems (ULO 3). 9. Employ leadership capabilities to deal with the growing complexity and challenges that leaders face daily as they guide people toward shared goals (ULO 3). 10. Describe how their own personal growth issues may hinder their ability to minister (ULO 2). Admission Requirements Applicants must possess a Bachelor of Arts degree or its academic equivalent from an accredited college with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). All applicants must submit a written statement outlining their vocational objectives and how the degree might relate to those objectives. Academic Probation Students are placed on academic probation if their grade point average for any semester falls below 3.0 and will remain on probation as long as the single semester or cumulative grade point average 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 64–66 semester credits as outlined in the curriculum charts below. 2. Submit an acceptable thesis, chosen in consultation with the major advisor, or at the option of the major advisor and in lieu of the thesis, complete 2 additional credits of electives. Students who write a thesis will have a total requirement of 64 credits and those who take 2 additional credits in lieu of a thesis will have a total requirement of 66 credits. 3. 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. 4. Obtain a 3.0 average with no grade below a “C-” in all courses to be credited toward graduation. 5. Complete the entire program in no more than five years. 6. 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). Concentration Requirements Program Structure The academic programs leading to the degree Master of Arts in Christian Ministry and Leadership with concentrations in Pastoral Care and Counseling, Preaching and Pastoral Ministry, Sports Ministry, and Women’s Ministries are comprised of 64–66 credits structured in common to include: 1. Biblical and theological foundations.
Christian Ministry and Leadership, M.A.C.M.L. Mission
The Master of Arts in Christian Ministry and Leadership with concentrations in Pastoral Care and Counseling, Preaching and Pastoral Ministry, Sports Ministry, and Women’s Ministries is designed as a professional program for specialized ministry. It has been developed for those whose calling to Christian service is to positions of leadership for which the Master of Divinity or other professional degrees are not normally required. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Master of Arts in Christian Ministry and Leadership, students will be able to: 1. Identify the basic contents of all books of the Old and New Testaments and the broad historical and cultural background information relevant to the study of the Old and New Testaments (ULO 1). 2. Exegete and apply a biblical text properly through application of historical-grammatical hermeneutics (ULO 3). 3. Explain the major doctrines of Christianity, including their biblical basis, historical development, and contemporary relevance, and assess non-evangelical doctrines from an evangelical perspective (ULO 1). 4. Describe and explain (a) a basic knowledge of Spiritual Theology (the integrative study of Scripture and the ministry of the Indwelling Holy Spirit regarding the nature, process
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