TALBOT SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY
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 ore offered by extension or independent study off-campus. This is a cooperative effort of several seminaries. General oversight to the program is given by aDeans' Council, which is composed of the Academic Deans of the member schools. These include Denver Conservative Baptist Seminary, 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 evangelicol scholars. Along with the album of tapes is a printed syllabus which includes a broad outline of the lectures, review questions and a bibliography. Requirements for credit also include textbook assignments, 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 astudent is already enrolled. Students may order the tapes from the Talbot Associate Dean's office, or borrow tapes from the Media Center. Credit for Institute of Theological Studies courses wiil be given only to students who need prerequisites or who experience unresolvable scheduling problems. Its courses may nat normally be used in lieu of required courses. 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. Amaximum of 12 units in l.l.S. courses may be applied as elective credit to the M.Div. and M.A. programs at Talbot. l.l.S. courses which may be taken for credit are listed on page G-25. Further details including costs of cassettes may be secured 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 Theology, the Doctor af Ministry and the Doctor of Education degrees. Acertificate 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 manifest 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 corrying less than the full-time load are considered part-time students. Astudent is normally permitted to corry amaximum of 18 units each semester. lo 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) aweek 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 eoch 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 adegree program, though participation in summer session and interterm could help offset the difference.
Ill. Linguistic Skills (12) 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 l will be provided with transfer credit decisions at the point of acceptance. Transfer credit for late applications will be accomplished during the fall semester. Graduate courses with grades af 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 procedure 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/ar 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, Las Angeles. Aminimum of 24 units toward the M.A. degree must be taken on the La Mirada Campus. Far more details, please contact the Office of Admissions and Records, Biol □ University. HISPANIC EXTENSION CENTER The needs of Southern California's rapidly growing Hispanic community for theological education are provided for in Talbot's Hispanic Extension program. lo aid the student for whom English is a recent second language, courses are taught in Spanish. These courses apply primarily toward the Moster of Arts in Ministry degree. Classes are conveniently scheduled evenings to allow the Christian leader to continue to be active in ministry and/ar job. For the present, courses are offered on the La Mirada campus. Additional information or application may be obtained from
the Office of Admissions and Records, Biol □ University. EXTENDED DAY CLASSES
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 on opportunity to obtain acourse 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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