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scheduled class or, in some cases, by permission, the work may be done independently.

required, or completion ofTTSS S00 Theological Writing, if required, with a passing grade. Concurrent enrollment in TTSS 500 and TTSS 510 is not allowed.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS - NON-CREDIT Korean Talbot Institute for Biblical Studies (KTIBS) ____ Director: ................... .................................................................. Dr. Victor Rhee The Korean Talbot Institute for Biblical Studies (KTIBS) offers a wide range of non-credit biblical, theological and ministry skills study courses on Talbot's La Mirada campus. Its purpose is to equip believers with biblical/ theological foundations essential for their spiritual growth and teaching God's Word in their local churches. It is the goal of KTIBS to assist churches effectively to be the church in an environment that is essentially hostile to the message of God's truth. Courses meet two (2) hours each week for six (6) weeks. Three different levels of certificates are awarded to students who have successfully completed the required courses. Courses are taught primarily in Korean. A current sched­ ule of courses being offered may be obtained through the office of the KTIBS director on campus. Talbot Seminar Wives Fellowshi Director: .................................. ........ ....................................... Darcie Hultberg Seminary Wives Fellowship provides opportunity for growth and fellowship for wives of seminary students. Preparation for sharing in a wide variety of ministries for which student husbands are studying is offered through special speakers, interaction with faculty wives and events designed to enhance community. SPECIAL STUDIES The following are special studies courses to assist students in becom­ ing proficient in writing skills essential for an effective seminary education. Specific enrollment requirements are indicated in each course description.

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Theological Writing ........ ...... ................. ...... ............ ...... ........ 0 Grammar, sentence structure and paragraph development for theological writing. Critical thinking and composition 1nclud- 1ng extracting information from sources, synthesis, format for written papers. Experience in writing papers in theological and related areas. A two-semester-hour, non-credit course required in the first semester of seminary study for students assigned by the Talbot Writing Proficiency Exam and all students who have completed the ESL sequence. Students who do not earn a passing grade in this course must repeat the course. Fee: A fee equivalent to two semester hours of tuition is required. Theological Research Methodologies .. ..........................., Research skills for use of library and theological reference works. Methods of theological writing with emphasis on criti­ cal thinking, persuasion and evaluation. Must be taken within the first 15 units of study. Required of all M.Div. and M.A. students, except MACE (see program director). Prerequisite: Passing score on Talbot Writing Proficiency Exam (TWPE), if

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