TALBOT SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY COURSE PREFIXES Course prefixes indicate: BE Bible Exposition TH Systematic Theology OT Semitics and Old Testament NT New Testament Language and Literature CH Church History PHR Philosophy of Religion ICS Missions
THESIS NON-RESIDENT STUDENTS Astudent who has completed the course requirements for his or her degree program, except for the thesis, must register each semester as Thesis Non-Resident (TNR) until the thesis is completed and accepted for binding by the library. Afee of $100 is charged each semester at registration for those in the TNR classification. Astudent finishing course work in December has I½ years to complete the thesis. A student finishing course work in June has one year to complete the thesis. If geographic location prevents registration in person, it is the student's responsibility to contact the office of admissions and records for registration materials. Registration by mail is subject to the same rules as registration in person. 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 on the permanent record card.
PT Practical Theology CE Christian Education MIP Master of Ministry - Prerequisite Track
MINDoctor of Ministry EDD Doctor of Education
Courses taken at the Valley Campus are indicated on the transcript by the letter "V" appended to the course number. Other extension centers are similarly identified with an appropriate letter. CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENTS M.A. First Year 1-28 units Second Year 29 + units M.Div. Junior 1-28 units Middle 29-64 units Senior 65 + units
Master of Divinity Program
Since the faith of today does not stand alone, but is rooted in past centuries during which God has preserved and instructed His people, cognizance of this heritage is taken in a study of history of the church and its doctrine. Previous interaction between faith and the world provides a basis for under standing modern times. It is the seminary's aim that this knowl edge of the faith first grip the life of the student, and then motivate the student to share it with the world. In accord with this latter aim instruction is given in vital areas of ministry and communication. From the preparation and delivery of.sermons to indi vidual involvement in counseling, the cur riculum is designed to provide instruction which will facilitate propagation of the faith in the various fields of God's call. With recognition that the Great Commis sion commands the church to go into the world to minister to all peoples, the cross currents of modern thought are considered relevant to the preparation of God's minister. Throughout the course of instruction, inter action provided with various perspectives for the purpose of inculcating their contribu tions and understanding their divergencies. All the while they are measured by the pat tern of the Word. The goal of the various disciplines dis cussed above is reached in the exposition of the Word. With the broad foundation thus laid the servant of God is able to minister to people effectively. This is done by drawing from the various segments of one's exposure and expounding the Scriptures both accu rately and in a manner that is interesting and pertinent to listeners.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
All applicants, to be accepted, must hold the Bachelor of Arts degree, or its academic equiv alent. Theymust have a 2.6 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average. Those not meeting this latter re quirement, if accepted, will be placed on proba tion. Graduates from approved unaccredited col leges, if accepted, will be granted provisional ac ceptance, though exceptions may be made when the grade point average is 30 or higher. Gradu ates from approved unaccredited colleges may be required to take certain additional liberal arts course work (not applicable toward the graduate degree), if their undergraduate program did not include these courses. Students who have not had Greek but wish to take it in seminary may take Beginning Greek at Talbot and receive credit ap plicable toward the graduation requirement. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS A. Satisfactorily complete 96-98 semester units. See (D) below B. Take the course prescribed in the Master of Divinity curriculum. C. Complete the requirements in one of the ma jor fields . D. Submit an acceptable thesis (four units) cho sen in consultation with the major advisor, or at the option of the major advisor and in lieu of the thesis, complete six units of electives. Students who write a thesis will have a total requirement of 96 units and those who take six units of electives in lieu of a thesis will have a total requirement of 98 units. Five unbound copies of the thesis are to be submitted to the librarian. E. At least 24 units must be taken in this semi nary by transfer students.
PHILOSOPHY OF THE DIVINI1Y PROGRAM The M.Div. curriculum of Talbot School of Theology is designed to foster the purposes for which the seminary was established - preparation for the propagation of the faith. This purpose entails an accurate knowledge of the Word of God, the source of faith , and the effective means of its communication. The course of study is therefore designed around these two basic foci. Believing firmly that God in love and grace has provided an answer for the needs of the world in Jesus Christ and that this Jesus is none other than the Christ of the Scriptures, Talbot emphasizes a knowledge of the con tent of the Word of God. So that the Word may be known and expounded accurately and authoritatively, matters of biblical back ground, including the languages of the Old and New Testaments, are studied. Sound principles of literary interpretation are also explored as a basis for the next logical step which is the interpretation of the Scriptures. On the basis of such interpretation there comes systematic study so as to organize various parts of the Word into theological categories.
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