TALBOT SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY
Master ofArts in Ministry
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First Year
OBJECTIVES
which will interview each applicant
Third Year Fall Semester
and evaluate all credentials.
First Semester
The Master of Arts in Ministry is designed for individuals who have been in ministry for a significant number of years and have not had the opportunity to earn a baccalaureate degree. Gradu ate level rraining is provided in several
2. Each approved applicant will be enrolled tentatively in the Master of Arts in Ministry program until 32 units have been completed, of which 24 must be in core courses as described below.
BE 517
Hermeneutics/ Bible
CL 531
Peoples of Ethnic
Study Methods ................ .3
America................ ...........3 Exegesis in Genesis and Selected Passages......... .... 3 Foundations of Pastoral Care and Counseling .. ... 2 Social Organization.. ...3
BE519
Survey of Genesis -
OT 705
Malachi ...................... .... ..3 Introduction to World Missions ........ .... ...... ... ......3 Evangelism and Follow-up3 Theology of the Christian Life ......... ... ...... ... ... .. ... ......3
HM 555
PT 707
essential aspects of professional minGRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
PT 510
istry in order to enhance significantly
CL 702
A. Satisfactorily complete 64 semesTH 501
the effectiveness of participating minister units as outlined in the curriculum.
or
ters. In establishing this program, the
ss 510
CL 503
Economy, Society and Values.. .......
B. Qualify for candidacy status at
Theological Research
..3 seminary is endeavoring to address spethe conclusion of 32 units. At the
Methodologies................. I
cific needs of the Church as it functions in the major ethnic communities within
CL 791
Field Internship..............2
completion of 32 units, an evaluation will be made regarding admission to
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Thesis First Draft or Electives ............2
Second Semester
the Southern California area.
candidacy status in the Master of Arts The two primary foci of the proBE 520
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Survey of Matthew -
in Ministry program. Students with a grade point average of at least 2.50 will receive candidacy status. Students with a GPA between 2.00 and 2.50 will be allowed to complete an additional
Revelation ........................3 Theology I .......................3
Spring Semester
gram are biblical and practical studies. The biblical emphasis provides an increased breadth in knowledge of the content of the Word of God, including its background and sound principles of literary interpretation. Practical ment of ministry and communication skills. The goal of both emphases is improved expertise in a ministry of the Word as it relates to the daily lives of
TH 502
BE 726
Expositional Methodology in Daniel and Revelation .........3 Apologetics ......................3 Field lnternship...............2
Emphasis or electives.......
.... ..10
PH 602 CL 792
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8 units (for a total of 40) to be credSecond Year
JCS Electives** .... ...... .......................... .4 Thesis Final Draft or Electives ......... 2-4
ited toward a certificate in ministry.
First Semester
studies concentrate on the enhanceC. At least 24 units must be
TH 603 CE 600
Theology II ........ ..............3 Educational Ministry in the Church ......................3 Church and Society.........3
taken at this seminary.
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D. Obtain a 2.50 grade point average with no grade below "C-" in all courses to be credited toward
*NT 501 and NT 502 are required for students without prior Greek study.
PT 703
Emphasis or electives ................... .......7
people and their eternal destiny.
graduation.
**A total 6 units in Intercultural Studies
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E. Complete the entire program
electives are to be selected from the folADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Second Semester
in no more than six years.
lowing: CL 501, 511, 532, 622; HM 540,
Theology III..
.... . 3
TH 604 HT 5I4
Students who are unable to meet the academic requirements for admission listed below are encouraged to consider
F. Prior to candidacy status, stu dents with a grade point average below 2.0 are placed on probation and remain on probation as long as the single semes ter or cumulative grade point average
556; ST 562, 661, 765.
Historical Theology
Please Note
Survey............ .. ............3
Emphasis or electives.......
.... IO
Historical Theology: Students transthe MA. in Ministry Prerequisite Track. ferring HT 506 from another semiA. Personal Qualifications
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nary must take HT 710 to obtain denominational distinctives unless this requirement has already been met. Thesis Course Sequence: If a student elects to write a thesis, the course 'Thesis First Draft"will be taken at the completion of 64 units and "Thesis Final Draft "at the completion of 80 units. Neither is applicable toward graduation unless both have been completed. Some preliminary steps must be completed by the end of the semester prior to taking Thesis First
remains below 2.0. After candidacy staEMPHASES
1. Completion of five years in ministry and presently on a church
tus is granted, the minimum grade point average is adjusted upward to 2.50, with
Each student must select a ministry emphasis and complete the requirement
staff in an official capacity.
probation calculated accordingly. Stuof that emphasis during the program.
2. Participation in the Master of Arts program in Ministry presumes a significant level of ministry experience
den ts on probation are granted one
Four emphases are currently offered:
semester in which to bring their acadePastoral
and personal maturation. For this reamic work up to the required level for
Missions
continuance in the seminary. Astudent cannot graduate while on probation.
son , applicants must be at least 30 years of age, and the degree is rarely granted to persons less than 35 years of age. 3. Applicants usually will not have the B.A. or equivalent degree. Talbot offers other programs for applicants
Christian Education
Marriage and Family Ministries
CURRICULUM
Pastoral Emphasis
The Master of Arts in Ministry cur riculum includes courses in: I) core curriculum, 37 units; and 2) ministry emphasis, 27 units. The total require
Select one* .......... ........ .......................2
BE 602* Genesis BE 608* Matthew BE 610* Romans
Draft. See the Talbot graduate stuwho have the baccalaureate degree.
4. Three references are required:
dent handbook for details.
ment is 64 units.
church or denominational endorse Practical Theology A/Jemative: For stuThe courses specifically identified
BE 726
Expositional Methodology in Daniel/Revelation .......3 Pastoral Ministry ....... .... ...3 Sermon Preparation .......3 Personal Foundations of Ministry ........... ...... ... ........2 Foundations of Pastoral Care and Counseling ......2 Biblical Leadership and Management. ...................3 Biblical Foundations of Family Ministry ............... .3 .................. ... ... .................6
ment; personal friend; and ministry colleague (or employer if currently
dents anticipating a career teaching in higher education, the courses PT 791 and PT 792 may be replaced by CE 791
by department and number in the chart below are required in the core curriculum. In addition, each student must complete the requirements of one emphasis during the program. The following chart presents the curriculum sequence for students who will be "full-time" in the program. Stu dents who will be enrolled on a "half time" basis should plan to complete eight units each semester, normally tak ing courses indicated as "first year" before those in the "second year" group.
PT602 PT609 PT706
employed outside the church).
and CE 792. A written petition is necesB. Academic Qualifications
I. Equivalency of two years of
sary, approved by the faculty advisor and
PT 707
collegiate level studies.
filed with the regisrrar's office.
2. Proficiency in English language.
Bible Exposition Alternative: For one of the four required Bible Exposition courses (excluding BE 517 or BE 726) the student may substitute three units of Greek or Hebrew exegesis electives.
PT730
C. Admission Procedure
I. The applicant 's potential to compete successfully in a graduate program will be determined by the Master of Arts Guidance Committee,
CE 673
Electives
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