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SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY Master ofArts in Ministry Prerequisite Track
OBJECTIVES It is recognized that some potential MA in Ministry students are unable to fulfill the ad mission requirements of the MA in Ministry program, particularly the requirement of 2 years of college level education. Such stu dents may select the MA in Ministry Prerequisite Track. Its purpose is to provide the skills and foundational knowledge for en trance into and successful achievement in the MA Ministry degree program. Curriculum for the Prerequisite Track consists of 27 units of specialized courses to prepare students for the MA in Ministry program. Courses taken in the Prerequisite Track may not be counted toward any un dergraduate or graduate degree program in Biola University-Talbot School ofTheology. Satisfactory completion of all course work will lead to the granting of a Certificate of Completion. Application may then be made to the MA in Ministry degree program, the only program for which Prerequisite Track courses and certificate are acceptable for admission. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 1. Completion of five (5) years ministry ex- perience. 2. Must be at least thirty (30) years of age. 3. High school diploma or its equivalent. 4. Proficiency in the English language. 5. Three references: church or denomina tional endorsement; personal friend; and ministry colleague (or employer if cur rently employed outside the church). 6. Potential of the applicant for academic success will be determined by the Master of Arts in Ministry Committee which will interview each applicant and evaluate all credentials. REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION 1. Completion of all Prerequisite Track courses for a total of 27 units. 2. Attain a 2.50 grade point average in Prerequisite Track courses. 3. All Prerequisite Track courses must re ceive grades of "C" or above. Courses in which a grade of less than a "C" is re ceived must be repeated. But a maxi mum of two (2) repeated courses in the Prerequisite Track will be allowed.
CURRICULUM The program leading to the Prerequisite Track Certificate of Completion consists of 27 units and is comprised of the following courses: MIP 011 Theological Learning Skills....3 MIP 012 Theological Reading................3 MIP 013 Theological Writing.................3 MIP 020 Foundations for Spiritual Growth ......................3 MIP 041 New Testament Survey I ........3 MIP 042 New Testament Survey 11 ....... 3 MIP 043 Old Testament Survey 1.. ........3 MIP 044 Old Testament Survey II ........3 MIP 045 Doctrinal Foundations ...... ......3 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS MIP 011 Theological Learning Skills (3) Use of Library and biblical/theological reference works; study skills; notetaking skills. MIP 012 Theological Reading (3) Reading, grammar, sentence and para graph structure. MIP 013 Theological Writing (3) Composition, writing papers for Bible and theology courses. MIP 020 Foundations for Spiritual Growth (3) Survey of human development, cognition, learning, motivation, socialization and person ality theories with application to ministry for personal spiritual development and witness. MIP 041 New Testament I (3) Foundations of interpretation; survey of the gospels. MIP 042 New Testament II (3) Survey of the book of Acts and the epistles. MIP 043 Old Testament I (3) History of Israel's beginnings through the post-exilic period. MIP 044 Old Testament II(3) Poetic and wisdom literature; prophetic books. MIP 045 Doctrinal Foundations (3) Survey of Bible Doctrines including: Scripture, God, Christ, Holy Spirit, Man, sin, salvation, church and last things.
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