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 than the fu ll-time load are consid ered part-time students. A student 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. A unit of credit is generall y considered to cons ist 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 week ly 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 school and interterm could help offset the difference. 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*
centralized at the La Mirada campus. All courses taught are applicable toward the degree programs of the seminary, with the curriculum focusing on courses required in the M.Div. program. In order to provide greater breadth in a community of learning for valley extension students, it is required for graduation that a minimum of 20 units be taken at the La Mirada campus. Excellent fac ilities for classrooms and offices are being provided by the Grace Community Church of the Valley , located in Sun Valley, while considerab le effort and expense are being under taken by the seminary and the church in a joint venture to build a quality library . The center has its own resident faculty as well as shared faculty who commute from the La Mirada campus. The same high quality instruction and academic standards are main ta ined as are enjoyed in La Mirada. For admission to this program , the applicant must follow normal application procedures with the seminary office of admissions and records in La Mirada , add ing to the application the notation that stud ies are desired in the Va lley Extension Center . LOS ANGELES EXTENSION CENTER Because a number of Talbot students are invo lved in an inner city ministry , Talbot offers one or two courses per semester in Los Angeles . Courses are usually offered on either a Monday or Thursday evening. The center is located at 7225 South Main Street in Los Angeles. For more detail s please contact the office of admissions and records . EXTENSION CENTERS Talbot currently has additional extension centers in San Lui s Obispo , Scottsdale and Tempe / Phoenix . Please write to the office of extension education for details and applications . 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 Valley Extension Center. This arrangement provides an oppor tunity for a number of individuals to obtain a course or two each semester, when other responsibilities prevent enrollment as a regular student. The courses offered are identical in content to those provided in the regular schedu le and are applicab le toward the degree programs of the seminary . An Extended Day Applica tion may be secured from the office of admissions and records . DEGREES OFFERED Talbot Theological Seminary and 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 Theologica l Stu dies, the Master of Arts in Christian Education, the Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Ministries , the Master of Theology and the Doctor of Ministry degrees. A Diploma in Ministry is also offered. Curricula for: Page M.Div ............ ..... . ...... .............. ..... ......... ... .. . 128-132 M.A. in Ministry . . ... .. . . .. .... .......... .... ........... .. ... .. .... 134 M.A. in Biblical or Theological Studies ... ... .......... . . ..... 136 M.A. in Christian Education .... ............... .. ...... . ... .. .... 138 M.A. in Marriage and Family Ministries ..... ... ............. . 141 Th.M .. . ...... . . ................ ................................ 142-143 D.Min .... . . . . ....................... . .......... .. ... . . .. ..... . . 145-146
PT Practical Theology CE Christian Education MIN Doctor of Ministry
Courses taken at the Valley Extension Center are indicated on the transcript by the letter " V" appended to the course number. Other extension centers are similarly identified with an appropri ate letter. *See course descriptions in School of Intercultural Studies and World Missions. 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 THESIS NON-RESIDENT STUDENTS A student 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 com pleted and accepted for binding by the Library. A fee of $55 is charged each semester at registration for those in the TNR classi fication. A student finishing course work in December has I ½ 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 responsib ility to contact the office of admiss ions and records for registration materials. Registration by mail is subj ect 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 Kappe Tau Epsilon, the Talbot scholas tic honor society. Thi s honor is noted on the permanent record card.
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