TALBOT SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY
Admission of International Stu- dents and Resident Aliens IL is essential that studenLs from other countries be able to understand directions and lectures in English and also to be able to express their thoughts clearly in spoken English immediately upon anival on campus. In order that the applicant 's proficiency in English may be detelll1ined, the applicant must take the Test of English as a Foreign Lan- guage (TOEFL) as administered by the Educational Testing Se1vice at the near- est overseas examination center. The minimum score for admission is a total of 550 for the graduate student (and a score of 55 or above for each of the three sections). For additional info1mation see admissions and registration section of the university or graduate catalog. Accepted students will also be required to take the English Diagnostic Examination dming 01ientation, prior to beginning their first semester. This examination will be waived for applicants who score a minimum of600 on TOEFL, who will instead be required to take tl1e Talbot Writing Proficiency Examination. Classification of Students: M.A. First Year 1-28 units Second Year 29 + units M.Div. First Year 1-28 units Second Year 29-57 units Third Year 58-86 units Fourth Year 87+ units Pre-Seminary Study The following pre-seminary study guidelines are recommended for students who are planning to attend TalboL The student should plan his or her collegiate curriculum so that moderate competence will be possessed in all of tl1ese areas and skills developed so tl1at one can communi- cate easi ly, ha,~ng tl1e ability LO w1ite and speak clearly 11~th co1Tect English prose. Note: The numerals in /Jarentheses indicate the suggested minimum number of
a 3.70 G.P.A. are graduated with High Honors. Students with a 3.90 G.P.A. are graduated wi th Highest Honors. SPECIAL STUDIES The following are special studies courses to assist students in becoming proficient in writing skills essential for an effective seminary education . Spe- cifi c enro llment requirements are indicated in each course description. SS 500 Theological Writing (0) Grammar, sentence structure and para- graph development for theological writing. Critical thinking and composi- tion including extracting information from sources, synthesis, folll1at for writ- ten papers. Experience in writing papers in theological and related areas. Atwo-semester-hour, non-credit course required in the first semester of semi- nary study for studen ts assigned by the Talbot Writing Proficiency Exam or students who have completed the ESL sequence. Fee: Afee equivalent to one semester hour of tuition is required. SS 510 Theological Research Methodologies (1) Research skills for use of library and theological reference works. Meth- ods of theological writing ,,~th empha- sis on critical tl1inking, persuasion, and evaluation. Must be taken within the first 15 units of study. Required of all M. Div. and M.A. students. Prerequisite: SS 500 (no concurrent enrollment) , or passing score on Talbot W1iting Profi- ciency Exam (TWPE).
the fall semester. Graduate courses witl1 grades of Cor above at accredited institu- tions or tl1ose validated with grades of B or above from approved unaccredited schools are considered as acceptable on a u.msfer basis. For infonnation on the val- idation procedure for unaccredited work, contact the Registrar's Office. Course Prefixes Course prefixes indicate: BE Bible Exposition CE Christian Education CL World Missions
■ Speech (3) II. Theological Understandings A. Bible content and interpretation (6)
B. Theological methodology and interpretation (6)
III. Linguistic Skills (I 2)
At least one of the following: ■ French ■ German ■ Greek ■ Hebrew ■ Latin ■ Spanish
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DE Doctor of Education DM Doctor of Ministry HE Thesis
Students
Astudent must register in a thesis class each semester until the thesis is completed and accepted for binding by the library. A student finishing course work in December has I I/ 2 years Lo complete the thesis. A stu- dent finishing course work in June has one year to complete the thesis. If geographic location prevents registration in person, it is the stu- denL's responsibility to contact the Reg- isu-ar's Office for registration materials. Registration by mail is subject to the same rule as registration in person. Transfer of Credit Transfer credit for acceptable work done in other graduate schools wi ll be allowed for courses which are parallel to tl1ose required in tl1e cuniculum. Appli- cations received byMay I wi ll be pro,~ded witl1 u.msfer credit decisions at tl1e point of acceptance. Transfer credit for late applications wi ll be accomplished dwing
HT Historical Theology LG Research Languages NT New Testament Language and Literature OT Old Testament and Semitics PH Philosophy ofReligion PT Practical Theology SS Special SLUdies TH Systematic Theology TS Independent Studies GRADUATION INFORMATION Graduation with Honors Those graduating with a grade point average of 3.50 or higher are elected to membership in Kappa Tau Epsilon, the Talbot scholastic honor society. This honor is noted on the permanent record card. For graduation honors, students com- pleting tl1eir program witl1 a 3.50 G.P.A. are graduated with Honors. Students with
semester units for each disripline. I. General Understandings
A. Understanding of Humanity ■ Philosophy (3) ■ Psychology (3) B. Understanding of modern social institutions and prob- lems• Social Sc ience (6) C. Understanding of cultural history ■ History (6) ■ Fine Arts (3) D. Understanding of science and technology ■ Math/ Science (8) E. Understanding of the modes of commun ication ■ English-composition and literature (9)
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