TALBOT SCHOOL CF' THEOLOGY '
MASTER OF ARTS IN (3:UJ.iU·U• EDUCATION
OBJECTIVES
PH 685 Seminar in Philosophical The- ology.............. .. ........3 Philosophy Electives.. .. ......... 12 Electives ........................................... 1-3 Reduction and Transfer Guidelines for Philosophy of Religion and Ethics Emphasis Students with satisfactory under graduate parallel content in philoso phy will be considered for course reduction. All requests for course reduction are subject to departmental approval on a case by case basis. Stu dents seeking course reduction must have earned at least a "B" grade. Students may only transfer courses that are parallel in content and taken from accredited graduate schools and semin·aries. Request for transfer of courses should be submit ted to the Registrar's Office with prior approval from the department. Stu dents must complete in residence a minimum of 24 units in the Philoso phy of Religion and Ethics emphasis. Biblical and Theological Studies/ Diversified Emphasis BE 530 Elementary Principles of the Biblical Languages .................3 (Select one of the following) ...........2-3
do not meet thi s latter requirement will be placed on probation. Gradu ates from approved unaccredited col leges, if accepted, will be granted pro visional acceptance, though excep tions may be made when the GPA is higher than 3.0. Both probation and provisional acc eptanc e may be changed to full acceptance if the mi dent earns a GPA of 3.0 or better on the first eight units at Talbot. Gradu ates from approved unaccredited col leges may be required to take certain additional liberal arts coursework (not applicable toward the graduate degree), if their undergraduate pro gram did not include these courses. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS A Satisfactorily complete 56 semester units. See (D.) below. B. Take the courses prescribed in the Master of Arts in Christian Edu cation curriculum. C. 400 hours of supervised field ministry approved by a faculty advisor. D. Complete the program in no more than five years. E. Complete an acceptable liter ature review on a ministry issue related to a selected specialization. F. At least 24 units unique to the program must be taken at this seminary. A student must have at least a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) to graduate. Stu dents are placed on academic probation if their GPA for any semester falls below 3.0, and will remain on probation as long as the single semester or cumula tive GPA 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 continu ance in the seminary. Astudent cannot graduate while on probation. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS The academic program leading to the Master of Arts degree in Christian Education is structured to include (I) biblical and theological foundations; (2) a core curriculum consisting of foundational courses and practical skills; (3) a vocational specialization. The Standard Program: 56 Units The program leading to the Mas ter of Arts degree in Christian Educa tion, with a ministry specialization in childrens' ministry, youth ministry, general Christian education, family and adult ministry, crosscultural edu cation ministry, or spiritual formation, includes a minimum of 56 units of
stud y. The student who is able to enroll in 14 units each semester can complete the degree in two years. The student who enrolls for less than 14 units may be able to access lnterterm and Summer school courses and still complete the program in two years, or may require additional time to com plete the degree program. The pro gram must be completed within five calendar years from the first enroll ment. A literature review concerning a ministry issue is also required. CURRICULUM First Year First Semester CE 521 Psychological Foundations of Christian Ministry and Lifestyles ...... ... .......................3 CE 633 Principles of Research* .........2 CE 552 Lifespan Development in Ministry...................................3 SS 510 Theological Research Methodologies ....................... 1 TH 511 Theology I- Introduction: Revelation and Nature of God.. 3 CE Specialization course ............... d 14 Second Semester BE 517 Hermeneutics/Bible Study Methods ...................... .. ..........3 BE 520 Survey of Matthew - Revelation ......................... ......3 TH 512 Theology II-Works of God, Angels, Man and Sin .............3 PT 706 Personal Foundations of Ministry...................................2 CE Specialization course .....................2 Literature Review.......................... =:,Q 13 Second Year First Semester BE 519 Survey of Genesis - Malachi ...3 TH 613 Theology III - Christ, Salvation and the Spirit ........3 PT 706L Personal Foundations Lab ..0 PT707 Foundations of Pastoral Care and Counseling ......................2 CE 591 Teaching Ministry Practicum or CE 69 I Practicum in Ministry I .. ........ I Choose one: PT 703, CL 520, 680 ......3 CE Specialization course ............... d 14 Second Semester TH 614 Theology IV - The Church and Last Things.... .............. .. ..3 CE 512 Education Administration .....3 CE 562 Interpersonal Development..3 CE 622 Philosophy of Ministry ...... .. ... 3
The nature and scope of Talbot 's Christian educat ion program and spe cializations are determined by th e four dimensions which follow: Theological Integration Our Christian education program is an integral pan of the theological envi ronment of the seminary. The program relates educational practice to theologi cal principles, seeking to integrate social sciences and theology to better serve the Church's educational ministry efforts. Ministerial Preparation Our Christian education program exists to prepare ministers in the New Testament sense, for a variety of func tional roles for service in local churches and related institutions. This focus on ministry preparation encour ages students to take what they learn in classes and use it in ministry contexts, both while in school and in the future. Individualized Program This program is characterized by an emphasis on adaptation to the individual needs and goals of the stu dents, in regard to both their personal and vocational objectives. It is presumed that students will enter the program with a clearly estab lished Christian faith and, normally, with a definite vocational orientation. The program is designed to afford each student a fourfold opportunity: (a) the acquisition of knowledge (b) the development of professional skill, (c) the enhancement of personal growth and (d) the deepening of per sonal commitment to Jesus Christ. Timeliness of the Program This Christian education program is designed to meet the specific needs of the Church with emphases in a vari ety of educational ministry areas , including: Children's Ministry, Youth Ministry, Adult and Family Ministry, General Christian Education Min istries, Cross-cultural Education Min istry, and Christian Formation. In light of increasing demands for persons trained in Christian educa tion, the program is structured to pre pare persons to serve competently in this growing field. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS All applicants must hold the Bach elor of Arts degree or its academic equivalent. They must have a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale). Those accepted who
HT 722 Cults ofAmerica CL 556 World Religions PH 602 Apologetics
PT 510 Evangelism and Follow-up .....3 PT 703 Church and Society........ .. ......3 CE 600 Educational Ministry in the Church ....................................3 BE, CE, HT, NT, OT, PH, PT, TH electives (a maximum of 6 units in PT andCE) .............................................. 14 General electives.............................9-11
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