Biola University 2015–16 Catalog
Because the program is experiential, theoretical and mentoring in nature, the Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care is fashioned along the lines of an Apprentice Training Model. The Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care is intended to help prepare students for professional and lay ministry as associate pastor and teacher of adult ministries, spiritual directior, teacher, mentor, leader in discipleship as well as preparation for further education and training in Spiritual Formation to teach in Christian university and seminary contexts. Admission Requirements Applicants must possess a baccalaureate degree. Each should be a graduate 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. For special admission deadlines and requirements, contact Graduate Admissions. Due to the unique nature of this program, all applicants will be personally interviewed. 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 66 semester credits as outlined in the curriculum. 2. 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. 3. Obtain a 3.0 average with no grade below a “C-” in all courses to be credited toward graduation. 4. Complete the entire program in no more than five years. 5. 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). Core Requirements (66 Credits) TTBE 519 Survey of Genesis–Malachi Credit(s): 3. TTBE 520 Survey of Matthew–Revelation Credit(s): 3. TTSF 517 Hermeneutics and the Word in Spiritual Formation Credit(s): 3. TTSF 521 Introduction to Christian Spirituality and Prayer Credit(s): 1–3. Should be taken for 3 credits. TTSF 524 History and Theory of Christian Soul Care and Direction Credit(s): 2–3. Should be taken for 3 credits. TTSF 531 History and Traditions of Christian Spirituality Credit(s): 3. TTSF 532 Developmental Spirituality and Contemplative Prayer Credit(s): 2–3. Should be taken for 3 credits. TTSF 543 Personal Foundations of Spirituality and Retreat Credit(s): 1–3. Should be taken for 3 credits.
Personality Development and Psychopathology Soul Care Pre-practicum I and Professional Ethics
TTSF 544
Credit(s): 3.
TTSF 577
Credit(s): 2–3.
Should be taken for 3 credits.
Soul Care Pre-practicum II and Professional Referral Personal Spiritual Direction
TTSF 578
Credit(s): 3.
TTSF 585
Credit(s): 0.
Must be taken four times for credit. TTSF 621
Spiritual Formation and Theology Seminar
Credit(s): 1–3.
Should be taken for 3 credits.
Spiritual Disciplines Seminar
TTSF 642
Credit(s): 1–3.
Should be taken for 3 credits.
Christian Virtue and the Spiritual Disciplines
TTSF 645
Credit(s): 2–3.
Should be taken for 3 credits.
Intensive Journey Inward and Retreat
TTSF 670
Credit(s): 1–4.
Must be taken two times; should be taken for 2 credits each time. TTSF 677 Soul Care Practicum I
Credit(s): 2.
Soul Care Practicum II
TTSF 678 TTSF 701
Credit(s): 2.
Spiritual Formation Seminar
Credit(s): 1–3.
Should be taken for 3 credits.
Theological Research Methodologies Theology I - Introduction: Revelation and Nature of God Theology II - Works of God, Angels, Man and Sin
TTSS 510 TTTH 511
Credit(s): 1.
Credit(s): 3.
TTTH 512
Credit(s): 3.
Theology III - Christ, Salvation and the Spirit Credit(s): 3.
TTTH 613 TTTH 614
Theology IV - The Church and Last Things
Credit(s): 3.
Co-Curricular Requirements See the Institute for Spiritual Formation section of the catalog for a full description. • Didactic Therapy • Faculty-Student Retreats • Personal Retreats • Student Progress Assessment TTSF 585 Personal Spiritual Direction Credit(s): 0. TTSF 670 Intensive Journey Inward and Retreat Credit(s): 1–4.
Master of Divinity (Talbot) Mission
The mission of the Master of Divinity degree program is to equip servant leaders for making disciples worldwide by developing in them an accurate knowledge of the Word of God, the skills necessary to communicate the Gospel effectively, and character worthy of the kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ for the leading of the church. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Master of Divinity, 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).
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