Biola University 2015–16 Catalog
Elective Requirements (5–7 Credits) Choose 7 credits of elective if not completing a thesis.
2. Academic specialization in one of four disciplines requiring biblical language studies or general studies in which biblical languages are not required. 3. Additional elective courses determined by the student in consultation with the advisor. Core Requirements (33 Credits) TTBE 517 Hermeneutics and Bible Study Methods Credit(s): 3. TTBE 519 Survey of Genesis–Malachi Credit(s): 3. TTBE 520 Survey of Matthew–Revelation Credit(s): 3. TTHT 514 Historical Theology Survey Credit(s): 3. TTPT 707 Foundations of Pastoral Care and Counseling Credit(s): 2. TTSF 501 Introduction to Spiritual Theology and Formation Credit(s): 2–3. Must be taken for 3 credits. TTSF 503 Personal Foundations for Spiritual Formation Credit(s): 2–3. 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. TTSF 506 Talbot Spiritual Direction II Credit(s): 0. TTSS 510 Theological Research Methodologies Credit(s): 1. TTTH 511 Theology I - Introduction: Revelation and Nature of God Credit(s): 3. TTTH 512 Theology II - Works of God, Angels, Man and Sin Credit(s): 3. TTTH 613 Theology III - Christ, Salvation and the Spirit Credit(s): 3. TTTH 614 Theology IV - The Church and Last Things Credit(s): 3. Concentrations Pastoral Care and Counseling The Master of Arts Pastoral Care and Counseling Concentration is designed to provide local churches and para-church ministries with specialists in the field of pastoral care and counseling who have built their care ministries, counseling, administrative and teaching skills upon a solid biblical and theological base. The emphasis is on enrichment, equipping and renewing ministries. A major focus is on actual practice in Care Ministries in local churches. Students will be prepared for such professional positions as Pastor of Care Ministries and Pastoral Counseling.
Choose 5 credits of electives if choosing to complete a thesis. Consult the Talbot student handbook for preliminary steps that must be completed prior to enrolling in the thesis course. Thesis students will enroll in: TTHE 793 - Thesis First Draft: M.A. and TTHE 794 - Thesis Final Draft: M.A.. Up to 6 graduate elective credits may be taken in other schools in
Biola University with advisor’s approval. Below are suggested elective options: TTCE 514
Women and Men in Christian Ministry
Credit(s): 2.
Teaching Ministry
TTCE 523 TTCE 543 TTCE 677 TTPH 624 TTPT 626 TTPT 627 TTPT 750 TTTH 717
Credit(s): 2–3.
Counseling Adolescents and Their Parents Credit(s): 2.
Family Ministry in the Local Church
Credit(s): 2–3.
Ethical Issues I
Credit(s): 3.
Group Counseling Leadership
Credit(s): 3.
Premarital Preparation and Counseling
Credit(s): 2.
Directed Study
Credit(s): 1–4.
Theology of Human Nature
Credit(s): 2–3.
Preaching and Pastoral Ministry The Preaching and Pastoral Ministry concentration is designed to equip students for leadership and preaching in church or parachurch settings. It aims to produce students who: • model spiritual, emotional and relational health. • prepare and present sermons demonstrating biblical accuracy, oral clarity and contemporary relevance. • integrate biblical/theological knowledge and skill in Christian ministry. • lead Christian communities in the tasks of the church: making and growing disciples, worshiping, praying, and impacting the broader community. Greek Requirement The courses listed below are required beyond beginning Greek. A qualifying examination is available to all interested students. Those who pass the examination may enroll directly in TTNT 503. Taking TTNT 503 early in the degree is recommended, since it is a prerequisite for TTPT 609 - Expository Preaching. TTNT 503 Introduction to Exegesis Credit(s): 3. TTNT 604 Exegesis in the Gospels Credit(s): 3. OR TTNT 605 Exegesis in the Epistles Credit(s): 3. Beginning Greek Requirement Students who do not take or do not pass the qualifying examination must take the courses listed below (for 2 credits each) as prerequisites to TTNT 503. TTNT 501 Beginning Greek I Credit(s): 2. TTNT 502 Beginning Greek II Credit(s): 2. Combined B.A. + M.A. Track Students in Biola University’s Bachelor of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies with a concentration in Preaching and Pastoral Ministry may take graduate courses in their senior year, allowing the completion of a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in an accelerated format. See the Bachelor of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies for the undergraduate portion of the accelerated B.A. + M.A. program.
Concentration-Specific Requirements (26 Credits) ISCL 555 Introduction to World Missions
Credit(s): 3.
Pastoral Care and Chaplaincy
TTPT 604 TTPT 628 TTPT 693 TTPT 694 TTPT 695
Credit(s): 3.
Marital Counseling
Credit(s): 3.
Pastoral Care and Counseling Internship I Credit(s): 1. Pastoral Care and Counseling Internship II Credit(s): 1.
Pastoral Care and Counseling Internship III
Credit(s): 1–2.
TTPT 695 may be taken for 1 or 2 credits. If taken for 2 credits, the second credit may count toward required elective credits. TTPT 703 The Church and Society
Credit(s): 3.
Advanced Pastoral Counseling Addressing Common Pastoral Counseling Concerns Counseling Troubled Families Issues and Ethics in Ministry
TTPT 708 TTPT 716
Credit(s): 3.
Concentration-Specific Requirements (31 Credits) TTNT 503 Introduction to Exegesis
Credit(s): 3.
TTPT 725 TTPT 740
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 3.
Exegesis in the Gospels Exegesis in the Epistles Evangelism and Follow-Up
TTNT 604 OR TTNT 605 TTPT 510
Credit(s): 2.
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 3.
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