Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care
appreciation of the unique dynamics involved in teaching, mentoring and doing spiritual direction with believers of varying cultural backgrounds by means of course work and some practical experience. 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 A. Satisfactorily complete 66 semester credits as outlined in the curriculum. B. 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. C. Obtain a 3.0 average with no grade below a “C-” in all courses to be credited toward graduation. D. Complete the entire program in no more than five years. E. 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). Spiritual Formation and Soul Care Core Curriculum First Year First Semester (15 credits) TTSF 517 Hermeneutics and the Word in Spiritual Formation Credit(s): 3. TTSF 521
Interterm (3 credits) TTSF 577
Soul Care Pre-practicum I and Professional Ethics
Credit(s): 2 - 3.
TTSF 577 should be taken for 3 credits.
Second Semester (15 credits) TTSF 532
Developmental Spirituality and Contemplative Prayer
Credit(s): 2 - 3.
TTSF 532 should be taken for 3 credits.
Personality Development and Psychopathology Soul Care Pre-practicum II and Professional Referral Personal Spiritual Direction Intensive Journey Inward and Retreat
TTSF 544
Credit(s): 3.
TTSF 578
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 0.
TTSF 585 TTSF 670
Credit(s): 1 - 4.
TTSF 670 should be taken for 2 credits.
Theological Research Methodologies
TTSS 510
Credit(s): 1.
Theology II - Works of God, Angels, Man and Sin
TTTH 512
Credit(s): 3.
Second Year First Semester (14 credits) TTBE 519
Survey of Genesis - Malachi Personal Spiritual Direction
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 0.
TTSF 585 TTSF 621
Spiritual Formation and Theology Seminar
Credit(s): 1 - 3.
TTSF 621 should be taken for 3 credits.
Christian Virtue and the Spiritual Disciplines
TTSF 645
Credit(s): 2 - 3.
TTSF 645 should be taken for 3 credits.
Soul Care Practicum I
Credit(s): 2.
TTSF 677 TTTH 613
Theology III - Christ, Salvation and the Spirit
Credit(s): 3.
Interterm (3 credits) TTSF 701
Spiritual Formation Seminar
Credit(s): 1 - 3.
TTSF 701 should be taken for 3 credits.
Second Semester (16 credits) TTBE 520
Survey of Matthew - Revelation History and Traditions of Christian Spirituality Personal Spiritual Direction Spiritual Disciplines Seminar
Credit(s): 3.
TTSF 531
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 0.
TTSF 585 TTSF 642
Credit(s): 1 - 3.
TTSF 642 should be taken for 3 credits.
Intensive Journey Inward and Retreat
TTSF 670
Credit(s): 1 - 4.
TTSF 670 should be taken for 2 credits.
Soul Care Practicum II Theology IV - The Church and Last Things
Credit(s): 2.
TTSF 678 TTTH 614
Introduction to Christian Spirituality and Prayer
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 1 - 3.
Co-Curricular Requirements See the Institute for Spiritual Formation section of the catalog for a full description. 1. Didactic Therapy 2. Faculty-Student Retreats 3. Personal Retreats 4. Student Progress Assessment 5. TTSF 585 - Personal Spiritual Direction Credit(s): 0. 6. TTSF 670 - Intensive Journey Inward and Retreat Credit(s): 1 - 4.
TTSF 521 should be taken for 3 credits.
History and Theory of Christian Soul Care and Direction
TTSF 524
Credit(s): 2 - 3.
TTSF 524 should be taken for 3 credits.
Personal Foundations of Spirituality and Retreat
TTSF 543
Credit(s): 1 - 3.
TTSF 543 should be taken for 3 credits.
Personal Spiritual Direction Theology I - Introduction: Revelation and Nature of God
Credit(s): 0.
TTSF 585 TTTH 511
Credit(s): 3.
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