COURSE PREFIXES Course prefixes indicate: BE Bible Exposition TH Systematic Theology OT Semitics and Old Testament
THESIS NON-RESIDENT STUDENTS Astudent who has completed the course requirements for his or her degree program, except for the thesis, must register each semes ter 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. A student finishing course work in December has 1 ½ years to complete the thesi s. 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 issubject to the same rules as registration in person. GRADUATION WITH HONORS Those graduating with agrade 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.
NT New Testament Language and Literature CH Church History PHR Philosophy of Religion ICS Missions
PT Practical Theology CE Christian Education MIN Doctor 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 Second Year M.Div. Junior 1-28 units 29 + units 1-28 units
Middle Senior
29-64 units 65 + units
Master of Divinity ·. Program
preserved and instructed His people, cognizance of this heritage is taken in a study of history of the church and itsdoctrine. Previous interaction between faith and the world provides abasis for understand ing modern times. It is the seminary's aim that this knowledge of the faith first grip the life of the student himself, and then motivate him ta share it with the world. In accord with thislatter aim instruction isgiven in vital areas of ministry and communication. From the preparation and delivery of sermons to individual involvement in counseling, the curriculum 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 Commission com mands 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 contributions and under standing their divergencies. All the while they are measured by the pattern of the Word. The goal of the various disciplines discussed above is reached in the exposition of the Word. With the broad foundation thus laid the servant of God is able to minister to peopleeffectively. This is done by drawing from the various segments of his exposure and expounding the Scriptures both accurately and in a manner that is interesting and pertinent to his listeners. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS All applicants, to be accepted, must hold the Bachelor of Arts degree, or its academic equi111lent. They must hove a 2.6 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average. Those not meeting this lotter requirement, if accepted, will be placed on probation. Graduates from approved unaccredited colleges, if accepted, will be granted
provisional acceptance, though exceptionsmay be made when the grade point overage _is 3.0 or higher. Students who hove not hod Greek but wish totoke it in seminary may toke Beginning Greek at Talbot and receive credit applicable toward the graduation requirement. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS A. Satisfactorily complete 96-98 semester units . See (D) below. 8. Toke the course prescribed in the Moster of Divinity curriculum. C. Complete the requirements in one of the major fields. D. Submit on acceptable thesis (four units) chosen in consultation with the major advisor, or at the option of the major advisor ond in lieu of the thesis, complete six units of electives. Students who write a thesis will hove a total requirement of 96 units and those who toke six units of electives in lieu of a thesiswill hove ototal requirement of 98 units. Two unbound copies of the thesis ore to be submitted to the librarian. E. At least 24 units must be token in this seminary by transfer students. Students ore placed on academic probation if their grade point overage for any semester falls below 2.5 and remain on probation as long as the single semester of cumulative grade point average remains below 2.5. Students an probation ore granted one semester in which to bring theiracademic work up to the required level (2.5) for continuance in the seminary. Astudent cannot graduate while an probation. MAJOR REQUIREMENTS Majors Available Ma jors ore offered in the following areas of study: Bible Exposition Church History Systematic Theology Missions Semitics and Old Testament Practical Theology New Testament language and literature Christion Education Each student must select o major and satisfactorily complete the requirements of that major. The program set forth in the curriculum charts on page G-5 is common to oll majors except Christion education, on page G-6, and missions on page G-5. Stude nts who hove not token undergraduate biblical studies will select on M.Div. curriculum which includes BE 518, Old Testament Survey, on the appropriate page. Students should indicate their choice of major ot the beginning of their program. Changes of major moy be authorized under
PHILOSOPHY OF THE DIVINITY PROGRAM The M.Div. curriculum of Talbot School of Theol ogy is designed to foster the purposesfor 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 communica tion. 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 content of the Word of God. So that the Word may be known and expounded accu rately 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. Since the faith of today does not stand alone, but is rooted in past centuries during which God has
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