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Depending on undergraduate coursework as it relates to the program concentration, the maximum number of units that may be reduced is 30 units for these M.A. concentrations: Bible Exposition, Old Testament, New Testament, Theology, Philosophy of Religion & Ethics, Spiritual Formation, and Biblical & Theological Studies/Diversified.

Special Programs—Credit

Independent Theological Studies These independent study courses offer lectures on CD’s by outstanding biblical scholars. They are available only as electives or prerequisites for degree-seeking Talbot students. Students who experience irresolvable scheduling problems previous to graduation may use them to meet their requirements. They may not normally be used in lieu of required courses. The use of ITS courses is limited as follows:

250

Course Prefixes Course prefixes indicate:

Missions & Intercultural Studies

ISCL

Bible Exposition

TTBE

Christian Education Doctor of Education Doctor of Ministry

TTCE

Elective Units or Irresolvable Scheduling Problem

TTDE

Master of Divinity: 6 Master of Arts: 4 Master of Arts reduced (Any Master of Arts reduced program): 2 Courses include a syllabus on CD which provides a broad outline of the lectures, review questions and a bibliography. Requirements for credit include textbook assignments, collateral reading, research papers and examinations, all of which are outlined in a programmed syllabus. Regular tuition fees are charged for each course regardless of the number of units for which a student is already enrolled and include costs of CD’s and programmed syllabus. CD’s must be ordered through the Dean of Faculty Office. Students who desire graduate credit for ITS courses must meet the normal requirements for admission to Talbot and register for the courses through the Admissions and Registrar’s Offices. Further details may be obtained from the Dean of Faculty Office.

TTDM

Thesis

TTHE

Theology - Historical Theology

TTHT

New Testament Language & Literature

TTNT

Old Testament & Semitics Philosophy of Religion & Ethics

TTOT

TTPH

Theology - Philosophical & Moral Theology

TTPM

Christian Ministry & Leadership

TTPT

TTRG/TTRL Research Languages TTSF Spiritual Formation TTSS

Research & Writing: Special Studies Theology - Systematic Theology

TTTH

Independent Studies

TTTS

Graduation Information

Graduation Petition Graduate students must make an appointment with the Graduate Graduation Counselor in the Office of the Registrar to petition to graduate. This must be done one year prior to graduation. Students filing late will be charged a late graduation petition fee. Graduation with Honors Those graduating with a grade point average of 3.50 or higher are elected to membership in Kappa Tau Epsilon, the Talbot scholastic honor society. This honor is noted on the permanent record card. For graduation honors, students completing their program with a 3.50 GPA are graduated with Honors. Students with a 3.70 GPA are graduated with High Honors. Students with a 3.90 GPA are graduated with Highest Honors. GPA standards for honors must be met with no rounding of numbers.

Talbot Bible Lands

Talbot–Israel Study Program Program Director

Dr. Richard Rigsby

The Talbot-Israel Program is a for-credit study program in Israel with an additional excursion to biblically significant sites such as Mt. Sinai, etc., held during the January interterm. The student has opportunity to see and experience the geographical (and to some extent, the cultural) context of the Old Testament and especially the gospels. The program is a block course offered during alternate years with preparatory work done during the semester prior to the interterm travel course. Preparatory work may be done with a scheduled class or independently. The fee for the course includes four (4) units, airfare, all meals (except two), housing, tips and miscellaneous expenses.

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