TALBOT SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY
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INSTITUTE OF THEOLOGICAL STUDIES Talbot School of Theology is a charter member of the Institute of Theological Studies, a program in which graduate level courses are offered by extension or independent study off-campus. This is a cooper ative effort of several seminaries. General oversight to the program is given by a Deans' Council composed of the Academic Deans of the member schools. These include Denver Conservative Baptist Semmary, Covenant Theological Seminary, Dallas Theological Seminary, Grace Theological Seminary, Talbot School of Theology, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School , and Western Conservative Baptist Seminary. Lectures for each course are provided on cassette tapes prepared by outstanding evangelical scholars. Included is a printed syllabus which provides a broad outline of the lectures, review questions and a bibliography Requirements for credit also include textbook assign ments, collateral reading, research papers and examinations, all of which are outlined in a programmed syllabus. The regular tuition fees are charged for each course regardless of the number of units for which a student is already enrolled and include costs for tapes and programmed syllabus. Tapes must be ordered through the Talbot Associate Dean 's office. I.TS. courses may not normally be used in lieu of required courses. Amaximum of 12 I.TS. units may be taken toward program entrance prerequisites in Bible or theology. Students who desire graduate credit for approved courses of the Institute of Theological Studies must meet the normal requirements for admission to Talbot and register for the courses through the Office of Admissions and Records. I.TS. courses may not normally be used in lieu of required courses. The maximum units in I.T.S. courses which may be applied as elective credit is as follows: Master of Divinity - 6 units Master of Arts - 4 units M.A. reduced - 2 units. I.T.S. courses which may be taken for credit are listed on page G-29. Further details may be obtained from the Talbot Associate Dean 's Office. DEGREES OFFERED Talbot School of Theology offers the Master of Divinity, the Master of Arts in Ministry, the Master of Arts in Biblical Studies, the Master of Arts in Theological Studies, the Master of Arts in Christian Education, the Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Ministries, the Master of Theol ogy, the Doctor of Ministry and the Doctor of Education degrees. A certificate in Ministry is also offered. Candidates for degrees must demonstrate an exemplary Christian character a commitment to communicate the truth of the Word of God and man,ifest promise of usefulness in Christian service. ACADEMIC LOAD The minimum full-time load is nine units for those in the Master of Divinity, Master of Arts and Master of Theology degree programs. Those carrying less th;m the full-time load are considered part-time students. Astudent is normally permitted to carry a maximum of 18 units each semester. To exceed this maximum load, the student must petition the director of records. Aunit of credit is generally considered to consist of one class hour (50 minutes) a week for a semester. In some cases, such as laboratory sessions, a unit of credit may involve more than one class period a week. As indicated on the curriculum charts for each degree program, the various curricula require 14-18 units per semester in order to graduate in a specified number of years. However, students who find it necessary to work 20 or more hours weekly to provide living expenses should plan to reduce their academic load. Such a reduction would extend the time required for a degree program, though participation in summer session and interterm could help offset the difference.
At least one of the following: French German Greek Hebrew Latin Spanish TRANSFER OF CREDIT
Transfer credit for acceptable work done in other graduate schools will be allowed for courses which are parallel to those required in the curriculum. Applications received by May I will be provided with transfer credit decisions at the point of acceptance. Transfer credit for late applications will be accomplished during the fall semester. Gradu ate courses with grades of Cor above at accredited institutions or those validated with grades of Bor above from approved unaccredited schools are considered as acceptable on a transfer basis. For validation proce dure for unaccredited work, contact the admissions and records office. LOS ANGELES EXTENSION CENTER Talbot offers courses each semester in the Los Angeles area as a service to students involved in inner city ministries. This allows students to maintain a high level of commitment to and involvement in their current ministries, while equipping themselves further. Courses are offered Monday and/or Thursday evenings and apply primarily toward the M.A. in Ministry degree, as well as other degree programs. The Los Angeles Extension Center uses the facilities at 7225 South Main Street, Los Angeles. Aminimum of 24 units toward the M.A. degree must be taken on the La Mirada Campus. For more details, please contact the The needs of Southern California's rapidly growing Hispanic com munity for theological education are provided for in Talbot's Hispanic Extension program. To aid the student for whom English is a recent second language, courses are taught in Spanish. These courses apply primarily toward the Master of Arts in Ministry degree. Classes are conveniently scheduled evenings to allow the Christian leader to con tinue to be active in ministry and/or job. For the present, courses are offered on the La Mirada campus. Additional information or applica tion may be obtained from the Office of Admissions and Records, Biola University EXTENDED DAY CLASSES Office of Admissions and Records, Biola University. HISPANIC EXTENSION CENTER Late afternoon and evening classes which meet one or two days a week are regularly offered at the La Mirada campus and the various extension centers. This arrangement provides an opportunity to obtain a course or two each semester, when other responsibilities prevent enrollment as a fulltime student. Courses offered are identical in content to those provided in the daytime schedule and are applicable toward the degree programs of the seminary. HOLY LAND STUDIES Talbot School of Theology will transfer up to 12 units of elective credit for graduate level courses taken at the Institute of Holy Land Studies, Jerusalem, Israel.
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