Talbot School of Theology
their spiritual directors, in projects of personal prayer and meditation on the Word, retreats and therapy. 9. Expose oneself to ministries of spiritual formation in the local church in courses and experience. Students will be exposed to the various ways spiritual formation may be part of the ministries of a local church in preaching, adult education and mentoring (through exposure in courses and experiences in retreats and spiritual direction). 10. Explore one’s calling to further education or training for ministry. Students will be given the opportunity to explore in prayer, courses, the community of the program, retreat and spiritual direction their own personal calling to the ministry, whether they should go on for more training in ministry and whether they should pursue further education in related academic areas. 11. Do master’s level research in spiritual formation. Students (except in unique cases) will write a master’s level thesis in the area of spiritual formation that, in part, will help them to determine their adequacy and desire for further education. Core Requirements (19 Credits) Students in the Spiritual Formation concentration will not take TTHT 514. TTBE 519 Survey of Genesis–Malachi Credit(s): 3. TTBE 520 Survey of Matthew–Revelation Credit(s): 3. 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. Concentration-Specific Requirements (41 Credits) TTSF 517 Hermeneutics and the Word in Spiritual Formation Credit(s): 3. TTSF 521 Introduction to Christian Spirituality and Prayer Credit(s): 1–3. TTSF 521 should be taken for 3 credits. TTSF 524 History and Theory of Christian Soul Care and Direction Credit(s): 2–3. TTSF 524 should be taken for 3 credits. TTSF 531 History and Traditions of Christian Spirituality Credit(s): 3. TTSF 532
Personal Retreat and Formation
TTSF 672
Credit(s): 1–4.
TTSF 672 should be taken for 2 credits twice for a total of 4 credits. TTSF 701 Spiritual Formation Seminar
Credit(s): 1–3.
TTSF 701 should be taken for 3 credits in Interterm. TTSF 740 Spiritual Formation Project/Thesis TTSF 740 should be taken for a total of 4 credits.
Credit(s): 1–4.
Elective Requirements (6 Credits) General electives: 6 credits. Co-Curricular Requirements See Institute For Spiritual Formation (Department) for full description. • Didactic Therapy • Faculty-Student Retreats • TTSF 585 - Personal Spiritual Direction
Credit(s): 0.
• TTSF 672 - Personal Retreat and Formation
Credit(s): 1–4.
Theology Learning Outcomes As a result of this program, the student will: 1. Be able to research the New Testament using the exegetical tools associated with the Greek language; or be able to research either the Old Testament or the New Testament using exegetical commentaries and certain tools designed for those with limited knowledge of Greek and Hebrew. 2. Be able to dialog with cult members confidently and effectively, applying the knowledge of biblical doctrine to refute cultic errors and to utilize practical techniques of dialog with the intent to reach the cultist for Christ. 3. Be able to analyze and respond to various contemporary trends from Scripture and theology. Partly informing this analysis and response would be also an understanding of the history of modern theological trends. Concentration-Specific Requirements with Greek Option (15 Credits) TTNT 501 Beginning Greek I Credit(s): 2. TTNT 502 Beginning Greek II Credit(s): 2. TTNT 503 Introduction to Exegesis Credit(s): 3. TTHT 726 Cults of America Credit(s): 3. TTPH 602 Apologetics Credit(s): 3. TTTH 709 Contemporary Theology Credit(s): 2–3. TTTH 709 should be taken for a minimum of 2 credits. If taken for 3 credits, the third credit may count toward the required number of Theology electives (see below). Elective Requirements with Greek Option (18 Credits) Theology electives: 6 credits selected from TTTH, PM and HT courses. Theology and related electives: 6 credits from TTBE, NT, OT, PH, TH, PM, and HT courses. General electives: 6 credits taken from any Talbot department.
Developmental Spirituality and Contemplative Prayer
Credit(s): 2–3.
TTSF 532 should be taken for 3 credits. TTSF 543 TTSF 543 should be taken for 3 credits. TTSF 544 Personality Development and Psychopathology
Personal Foundations of Spirituality and Retreat
Credit(s): 1–3.
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 0.
Concentration-Specific Requirements with Non-Greek Option (11 Credits) TTBE 530 Elementary Principles of the Biblical Languages
Personal Spiritual Direction
TTSF 585
TTSF 585 to be taken every term of enrollment. TTSF 621 Spiritual Formation and Theology Seminar TTSF 621 should be taken for 3 credits. TTSF 642 Spiritual Disciplines Seminar TTSF 642 should be taken for 3 credits. TTSF 645 Christian Virtue and the Spiritual Disciplines TTSF 645 should be taken for 3 credits.
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 1–3.
Cults of America
TTHT 726 TTPH 602 TTTH 709
Apologetics
Credit(s): 1–3.
Contemporary Theology Credit(s): 2–3. TTTH 709 should be taken for a minimum of 2 credits. If taken for 3 credits, the third credit may count toward the required number of Theology electives (see below). Elective Requirements with Non-Greek Option (22 Credits) Theology electives: 15 credits selected from TTTH, PM and HT courses.
Credit(s): 2–3.
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