TALBOT SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY
and take advanced coursework in Missions and lntercultural Studies. Christian Thought (emphasis in Theology): For students who want to take advanced coursework in Christian Thought with an empha- sis in theology. TH 709 Contem- porary Theology is required. Christian Thmighl (emphasis in His- torical Theology): For sn1dents who 11,ant to take advanced coursework in Christian Thought with some emphasison the historical develop- ment of doctrine. TH 709 Contem- porary Theology is required. Christian Thought ( emphasis in Philosophy ofReligion ): For stu- dents who want to take advanced coursework in Christian Thought with some emphasis on Philoso- phy of Religion . TH 709 Contem- porary Theology is required.
Studellls are required to take a minimum of 14 units in Th.M. courses numbered in the 800 series, wi th the remainder at the 600 and 700 levels. Up to two courses from a different department may be taken in the major area with the approval of the
the student's academic competency in the major area . Co mpr ehensive examinations may be taken any time after completion of 18 units ofTh .M. course work. On ly two retakes of the
cop ies are to be presented to the
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Students who complete the thesis registration sequence (i.e. Thesis First Draft and Thesis Final Draft) without finishing the thesis, must register for HE 899 Thesis Continuation Registra- tion each semester until the thesis is complete in order to maintain degree status. Only one year following the
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examination are permitted.
J. Thesis Option
student's program adviser.
Students who opt to write a thesis must produce an acceptable piece of research evidencing a high degree of scholarly competence in the student 's major. Information regarding thesis form and submission deadlines is pro- vided in the Th.M . Program Hand- book and the "Thesis In fo rmation " section of the Talbot graduate student handbook. The origi nal and two
ATh.M. student must carry nine (9) or more units to be considered a full-time student. Those carrying less than nine units are considered pan- time students. Amaximum of six (6) uni ts may be taken by Th.M. students in "independent study" courses. It is recommended that this be done in the middle or latter portion of the program, and in any case the advance approval of the major departmental adviser and faculty member co n-
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completion of course work is normally allowed for completion of a thesis. A student may go beyond this one year I T-13 period only by advance permission of the Graduate Committee. Such per-
mission is usually granted only in
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extreme circumstances.
cerned is required.
G. Research Seminar
Al l Th.M. students are required to take the 890 level Research Seminar. The seminar is designed to introduce the student to research methodology employed in the va ri ous biblical and theological disciplines. The seminar is led by facu lty representatives from each of the departments in Biblical and theological studies. The seminar is a foun dational pan of the Th.M. program and is reserved for the Th.M. students on ly. Students majoring in Missions and lntercultural studies will be required to take ICS 897 Research Seminar, ICS 879 Research Design , or one of the 89 I Biblical research semi- nars in consultation with their advisor. H. Concurrent Enrollment Option Sen ior Talbot M.Div. students who have completed 80 or more units and are accepted .in the Th.M. pro- gram are permitted to take up to four units of Th.M. coursework in the last semester of the Master of Di1~nity pro- gram (additional Th .M. courses may be taken in lnterterm or Summer Ses- sion). These courses may not be cred- ited toward the M.D iv. degree and must meet all normal Th.M. stan- dards. This option all ows students who have on ly one or two courses remaining in their M.Div. program to get started on their Th.M. program
E. Program Options
The Th.M. is a 26 semester-hour program wi th two options for pro- gram structure: a th esis track and a non-thesis track. Students choosing the thesis track will complete 20 units of coursework and write a thesis for which theywill be awarded 6 semester- un its of credit. Students opt ing for the non-thesis track will be required to complete 26 units of coursework. They will also be asked to submit two papers to the major department which give evidence of their abi li ty to research and write on a high acade- mic level. The papers submitted may
be the product of coursework. F. Program Requirements
The Th.M. 89 1 Research Seminar (3 units) and CE 724 Advanced Meth- ods of Educa ti ona l In struction (2 units) are required of all students, regardless of major. See the descrip- tion of the major areas for other courses that may be required bya spe- cific department. The program requirements for both tracks will be
distributed as fo llows:
Thesis Track
■ 5 units:
prescribed
12 units: major area
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■ 3 units: ■ 6 units:
elective
thesis
whi le finishing their M.Div.
■ comprehensive examination
I. Comprehensive Examinations All candidates for the Th.M. degree must pass a written compre- hensive examination over the major fie ld of study. These examinations serve as a major means of evaluating
Non-Thesis Track
■ 5 units:
prescribed
15 units: major area
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■ 6 units:
elective
■ comprehensive examination
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