Biola University 2014–15 Catalog
Theology I - Introduction: Revelation and Nature of God
TTTH 511
The remaining 6 elective credits must be chosen in consultation with the advisor.
Credit(s): 3.
Spring Semester (14 Credits) TTBE 520
Christian Education Core (21 Credits) Christian Education core courses include: TTCE 519 Leadership Coaching and Teambuilding
Survey of Matthew–Revelation Christian Formation and Discipleship Foundations of Pastoral Care and Counseling Personal Foundations for Spiritual Formation
Credit(s): 3.
TTCE 556 TTPT 707
Credit(s): 2–3.
Credit(s): 2–3. Credit(s): 2–3. Credit(s): 2–3.
Credit(s): 2.
Christian Formation and Discipleship
TTCE 556 TTCE 639 TTCE 690 TTPT 707
TTSF 503
Applied Ministry Research
Credit(s): 2–3.
Practicum in Ministry
Credit(s): 1.
TTSF 503 must be taken for 3 credits. TTSF 505 Talbot Spiritual Direction
Foundations of Pastoral Care and Counseling Introduction to Spiritual Theology and Formation
Credit(s): 0.
Credit(s): 2.
Theology II - Works of God, Angels, Man and Sin
TTTH 512
TTSF 501
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 2–3.
TTSF 501 must be taken for 3 credits. TTSF 503 TTSF 503 must be taken for 3 credits. TTSF 504
Second Year Fall Semester (16 Credits)
Personal Foundations for Spiritual Formation
Credit(s): 2–3.
TTCE Specialization course: 3 credits TTBE 519
Survey of Genesis–Malachi Applied Ministry Research
Credit(s): 3.
Spiritual Formation, Vocation, and the Disciplines Talbot Spiritual Direction
TTCE 639 TTCE 690 TTSF 504
Credit(s): 2–3.
Credit(s): 0. Credit(s): 0.
Practicum in Ministry
Credit(s): 1.
TTSF 505
Spiritual Formation, Vocation, and the Disciplines Theology III - Christ, Salvation and the Spirit
Select one of the following courses: ISCL 520
Credit(s): 0.
Interpersonal and Intercultural Adjustment
TTTH 613
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. Spiritual Formation Focus Course Sequence 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. CE Specialization (9 Credits) The following specializations require two courses (6 credits) of required electives in a given area: Executive Leadership, Adult/ Family Ministry, Youth Ministry, and Children’s Ministry. The remaining course (3 credits) may be taken in any Christian education area of choice. Requirements for the Cross-Cultural Education Ministry Specialization are detailed below. Executive Leadership TTCE 519 Leadership Coaching and Teambuilding Credit(s): 2–3. TTCE 655 Strategic Ministry Leadership Credit(s): 3. One 3-credit Christian Education (TTCE) elective Adult/Family Ministry TTCE 677 Family Ministry in the Local Church Credit(s): 2–3. TTCE 679 Adult Development and Discipleship Credit(s): 2–3. One 3-credit Christian Education (TTCE) elective Youth Ministry TTCE 664 Youth Ministry Leadership and Programming Credit(s): 3. TTCE 668 Youth Ministry in Contemporary Culture Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 3.
Select one 3-credit course from: 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. Spring Semester (15 Credits) TTCE Specialization course: 3 credits TTCE 508 Organizational Leadership Credit(s): 2–3. TTCE 558 Interpersonal Development Credit(s): 2–3. TTCE 608 Philosophy of Ministry Credit(s): 2–3. TTSF 505 Talbot Spiritual Direction Credit(s): 0. TTTH 614 Theology IV - The Church and Last Things Credit(s): 3. Advanced Standing Applicants who have taken undergraduate courses in biblical or theological studies may request advanced standing based on collegiate work. See Admissions Requirements for details. The Accelerated Program (39 Credits) Students entering this program must have the following: 1. An undergraduate degree in Christian Education with a 3.0 GPA in courses taken in the major. 2. A total of at least 30 hours in Bible/theology. 3. An overall GPA of 2.6. Those with a GPA of 2.6–2.9 will be placed on probation. See earlier section on admission qualifications. 4. In addition to the above, demonstration of competency in the content of any waived or substituted courses will be assessed at the time of admission. 5. At least two years of vocational experience in educational ministry after completion of undergraduate degree. For students who qualify for this program, graduation requirements may be satisfied in 39 semester credits. Bible/Theology (9 Credits) TTBE 517 Hermeneutics and Bible Study Methods Credit(s): 3.
One 3-credit Christian Education (TTCE) elective Note: Students in this specialization substitute: TTCE 543 Counseling Adolescents and Their Parents
Credit(s): 2.
IN PLACE OF TTPT 707
Foundations of Pastoral Care and Counseling
Credit(s): 2.
Children’s Ministry TTCE 625
Staffing and Leadership in Children’s Ministries
Credit(s): 3.
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