TALBOT SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY
MASTER OF ARTS IN uo:itii;l'.I OBJECTIVES
Missions Emphasis
First Year
which will interview each applicant
CL 560 Urban Research and
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 training is provided in several
Ministry ... .. .. ........ .... .. .. . ........3
2. Each approved applicant will be enrolled tentatively in the Master of Arts in Ministry program until 32 units have been completed, ofwhich 24 must be in core courses as described below.
BE 517 Hermeneutics/ Bible
CL 540 Principles of Church
Study Methods.... ........ ..........3
Planting..... ................ .. . .. ... ... 3
CL 555 Introduction to
CL 546 The Historical Development
World Missions .....................3
of the World Christian
PT 510 Evangelism and Follow-{lp .. ...3 PT 706 Personal Foundations of
Movement ... ...... ................... .3
essential aspects of professional minGRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
CL 640 Applied Anthropology for
Ministry .... .. .. .. .. .....................2
istry in order to enhance significantly
Christian Workers .... .. ..........3
A Satisfactorily complete 64 semesTH 511 Theology I - Introduction:
the effectiveness of participating minister units as outlined in the currirulum.
CL 751 Theology of Mission .............3 Biblical or Theological electives ..... .... 4 JCS electives ........ .. ........................... . ~
Revelation and Nature
ters. In establishing this program, the
B. Qualify for candidacy status at
ofGod ..... ... ..... ..................... .... 3 Methodologies ................. ··::2
seminary is endeavoring to address spethe conclusion of 32 units. At the
SS 5IO Theological Research
cific needs of the Church as it functions in the major ethnic communities within
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completion of 32 units, an evaluation will be made regarding admission to candidacy status in the Master of Arts 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
Christian Education Emphasis
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the Southern California area.
CE 512 Education Administration......3 PT 707 Foundations of Pastoral Biblical or Theological electives .. ..... .. 4 Christian Education electives ...... ..... 10 Care and Counseling ...........2 Electives ....................... .... ... .. ............ ~
Second Semester
The two primary foci of the proin Ministry program. Students with a
BE 520 Survey of Matthew -
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
Revelation .................. ........... 3
TH 512 Theology II- Works of
God, Angels, Man and Sin ...3
PT 706L Personal Foundations Lab ...0
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8 units (for a total of 40) to be credEmphasis or electives .. .. .. ................. ~
Malllage and Family Ministries
ited toward a certificate in ministry.
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Emphasis*
studies concentrate on the enhanceC. At least 24 units must be
Second Year First Semester
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
CE 675 Family Life Education ........ .. 3 CE 691 Practicum in Ministry 1... ......... 1 CE 692 Practicum in Ministry II .......... 1
taken at this seminary.
D. Obtain a 2.50 grade point average with no grade below "C-" in all courses to be credited toward
BE519 SurveyofGenesis-Malachi ....3 TH 613 Theology III - Christ,
PT 618 Psychopathology and
Salvation and the Spirit ........ 3
Assessment ... .. .......................3
people and their eternal destiny.
graduation.
CE 600 Educational Ministry in
PT 628 Marital Counseling...... ........ .3 PT 707 Foundations of Pastoral
the Church............................3
E. Complete the entire program
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Students who are unable to meet the academic requirements for admission listed below are encouraged to consider the MA in Ministry Prerequisite Track.
PT 703 Church and Society...... .. .. ....3
in no more than six years.
Care and Counseling ...........2
F. Prior to candidacy status, stuEmphasis or electives ... ............ .......6
Electives ............................... .... ........ .. ..9 (Select three units from the following
dents with a grade point average below 2.0 are placed on probation and remain
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Second Semester
on probation as long as the single semesTH 614 Theology IV- The Church
electives)
and Last Things ....................3
CE 512 Education Administration CE 562 Personal and Interpersonal
ter or cumulative grade point average
A. Personal Qualifications
remains below 2.0. After candidacy staHT 514 Historical Theology Survey.. 3
I. Completion of five years in ministry and presently on a church
Emphasis or electives ........ ...... ......... ~
Development
tus is granted, the minimum grade point average is adjusted upward to 2.50, with probation calculated accordingly. Stu• dents on probation are granted one
CE 622 Philosophy of Ministry CE 522 Lifespan Development
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staff in an official capacity.
EMPHASES
2. Participation in the Master of Arts program in Ministry presumes a significant level of ministry experience 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 BA or equivalent degree . Talbot offers other programs for applicants who have the baccalaureate degree. 4. Three references are required:
in Ministry.............................3
Each student must select a ministry semester in which to bring their acadeCE 716 Ministry to Single Adults
emphasis and complete the requirement
PT 725 Counseling Troubled
mic work up to the required level for
and personal maturation. For this reaof that emphasis during the program. continuance in the seminary. Astudent
Families
Four emphases are currently offered:
Total
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cannot graduate while on probation.
Pastara/ Mis.lions
*Applicants must have 12 under graduate semester units of psychology which include educational psychology and abnormal psychology plus eight units of Bible and/ or doctrine courses. If these units were not part of the stn• dent's undergraduate program they must be taken prior to completion of 36
CURRICULUM
The Master of Arts in Ministry curChristian Education
Marriage and Family Ministrus
riculum includes courses in: 1) core curriculum, 39 units; and 2) ministry
Pastoral Emphasis
emphasis, 25 units. The total requireSelect one• ....................... .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. 2
ment is 64 units.
BE 602* Genesis BE 608* Matthew BE 61 o• Romans
church or denominational endorseThe courses specifically identified
ment; personal friend; and ministry colleague (or employer if currently
by department and number in the chart below are requi red 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
units toward the degree.
BE 726 Expositional Methodology
in Danie l/Revelation ............3
employed outside the church). 8. Academic Qualifications
PT 602 Pastoral Ministry .................. .3 PT 609 Expository Preaching .... .. .... .3 PT 707 Foundations of Pastoral
I. Equivalency of two years of
collegiate level studies.
Care and Counseling .. ........ .2
2. Proficiency in English language.
will be "fulkime" in the program. StuPT 730 Biblical Leadership and dents who will be enrolled on a "halfManagement .... .... ............... .. 3
C. Admission Procedure
CE 522 Lifespan Development
I. The applicant's potential to compete successfully in a graduate program will be determined by the Master of Arts Guidance Committee,
time" basis should plan to complete
eight units each semester, normally takin Ministry .. ... .. ......................3
Electives ........... ........... ......... ............... .6
ing courses indicated as "first year" before those in the "second year" group.
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