Biola University 2014–15 Catalog
10. Love for People. Develop a love for and commitment to serving God’s people. Concentration-Specific Requirements (22 Credits) ISCL 555 Introduction to World Missions Credit(s): 3. TTCE 600 Educational Ministry in the Church Credit(s): 3. TTPT 510 Evangelism and Follow-Up Credit(s): 3. TTPT 592 Field Education II Credit(s): 0. TTPT 602 Pastoral Ministry Credit(s): 3. TTPT 610 Contemporary Biblical Preaching Credit(s): 3. TTPT 703 The Church and Society Credit(s): 3. TTPT 730 Biblical Leadership and Management Credit(s): 3. TTPT 791 Field Internship Credit(s): 0–2. TTPT 791 must be taken for 0 credits. TTPT 792 Field Internship Credit(s): 0–2. TTPT 792 must be taken for 1 credit.
Introduction to Syntax Introduction to Semantics and Pragmatics
ISAL 525 ISAL 529
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
Introduction to Bible Translation Discourse and Text Analysis
ISAL 535 ISAL 648 ISAL 650
Seminar in Linguistics and Biblical Exegesis
Credit(s): 3.
Missiology ISCL 555
Introduction to World Missions Contemporary Theology of Mission The Local Church and World Missions
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
ISCL 655 ISCL 680 ISCL 722 ISCL 724 ISCL 730 ISCL 742
Spiritual Conflicts in Crosscultural Context Issues in Spiritual Warfare
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
Directed Study
Credit(s): 1–4.
History of the World Christian Movement Christianity and Culture Issues in Contextualization/ Crosscultural Theology Acts: Biblical and Missiological
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
Elective Requirements (10 or 12 Credits) Thesis Track (10 Credits) CHOOSE 6 credits of general electives. TTHE 797 Thesis First Draft: M.Div.
ISCL 747 ISCL 750
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 2. Credit(s): 2.
ISCL 752 ISCL 755
Thesis Final Draft: M.Div.
TTHE 798
Biblical Morality and Cultural Relativity
Non-Thesis Track (12 Credits) CHOOSE 12 credits of general elective courses.
Urban/Multi-Ethnic ISCL 520
Interpersonal and Intercultural Adjustment Peoples of Ethnic America Topics in Urban Studies Urban Research and Study
Pastoral Care and Counseling Mission and Learning Outcomes
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
ISCL 531 ISCL 559 ISCL 560 ISCL 568 ISCL 583 ISCL 730 ISCL 744
Provides preparation for ministry to individuals, couples, families and groups focusing on biblical counseling, conflict resolution, crisis management, developing lay counselors and care teams, grief counseling, and the like. As a result of this program, the student will: 1. Develop empathic listening skills, and the commitment to use and teach these skills in life and ministry. 2. Be aware of their personal issues and the ability and commitment to develop a personal network for growth. 3. Develop a commitment to and practice of sound ethical principles related to pastoral ministry. 4. Become aware of his or her limitations, the ability to diagnose the pathology of individuals, couples and families, and know how and to whom to refer people for needed help. 5. Become aware of theories and the issues of counseling and the lifespan development of people, and have the ability to apply this knowledge in ministry contexts. 6. Develop understanding of ministry skills and be able to apply them in program development of pastoral ministry. 7. Develop the ability in counseling to move people from relationship through realization to responsibility. 8. Be committed to the application of biblical knowledge and theological foundations in the exercise of ministry skills. Concentration Specific Requirements (29 Credits) ISCL 555 Introduction to World Missions Credit(s): 3. TTCE 600 Educational Ministry in the Church Credit(s): 3. TTPT 604 Pastoral Care and Chaplaincy Credit(s): 3. TTPT 628 Marital Counseling Credit(s): 3. TTPT 693 Pastoral Care and Counseling Internship I Credit(s): 1. TTPT 694 Pastoral Care and Counseling Internship II Credit(s): 1. TTPT 695 Pastoral Care and Counseling Internship III Credit(s): 1–2. TTPT 703 The Church and Society Credit(s): 3. TTPT 708 Advanced Pastoral Counseling Credit(s): 3.
Theology of the City Poverty and the City
Directed Study
Credit(s): 1–4.
Narrative in Scripture and Teaching
Credit(s): 3.
Pastoral and General Ministries Mission and Learning Outcomes
Provides preparation for a variety of professional ministries including pastor, associate pastor, youth pastor, women’s ministries, college and seminary teaching and other leadership roles. (Students anticipating a graduate or undergraduate teaching career will need to pursue advanced studies beyond the Master of Divinity program.) As a result of this program, the student will: 1. Spiritual Formation. Understand the New Covenant life in Christ in order to better participate in this through the Spirit for the sake of transformation. 2. Readiness for Ministry. Assess readiness for ministry: cognitive, physical, emotional, relational, moral and spiritual. 3. Character. Behave Christianly by valuing and pursuing Christian character. 4. Calling. Embrace, value and appreciate the power and significance of his or her personal call to ministry. 5. Exposition of the Word. Demonstrate an accurate exposition of the Word of God. 6. Doctrine. Comprehend and apply to ministry situations the doctrines of systematic theology including the Doctrinal Statement of Talbot School of Theology. 7. Biblical Application. Demonstrate the ability to convey and apply truths of Scripture to his or her own and others’ lives in effective ministry. 8. Communicating the Word. Communicate the Word of God effectively to hearers. 9. Servant Leadership. Practice and train others for servant leadership.
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