Introduction

A Message from the President

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and the College at Southwestern comprise a remarkable community which includes a full service campus at Houston and extension centers at Plano, Jacksonville, San Antonio, Shawnee, Oklahoma, Little Rock, Arkansas, and Bonn, Germany, as well as work online. This community of godly scholars, future pastors, missionaries, and church workers is one of the most unique to be found anywhere. Built on a firmly evangelical orthodox foundation laid by its founders such as B.H. Carroll (1908-1914) and L.R. Scarborough (1915-1942), Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary has been deeply committed from its conception to the thorough investigation of the texts of the Bible in order to determine not only what ought to be believed but also what ought to be practiced. Here in Fort Worth, as in its various extensions, there is an earnest attempt to wed the very best in scholarship with a passionate zeal for the 6.5 billion people of the world, to provide all of those people with freedom of religion and the opportunity as a part of that to be introduced to Jesus Christ, who we believe alone can save men from their sins.

To become a part of the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary family is to determine that one will give himself for a period of time to the most intense examination of the very best thought of the sharpest and most progressive thinkers, while at the very same time nurturing the heart in a faithful and life changing walk with the Savior. Furthermore, to be a part of the Southwestern family is to embrace the missionary and evangelistic task of taking the message of Christ to even the most difficult places on the face of the earth.

To come to Southwestern Seminary is a decision to study with genuine men and women of God who are devoted not only to the Lordship of Christ, the inerrancy and infallibility of God's Word, and the future of the biblical family, but also to the ministry of the local church as God's chosen way of doing His work in the world. These are professors who have not merely studied about movements and perspectives but have actually been a part of the applied experience of all of these in the local churches and in the lives of individual Christians.

As President of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, it is my great joy to extend an invitation to come and visit with us at anytime. You will find one of the warmest and friendliest campuses that you could possibly imagine, and you will find the Spirit of God at work on this campus in a most remarkable way. Only the Spirit of God can tutor your heart in knowing exactly where you should study, but I believe with all of my heart that I can promise that you will never forget even just a visit to Southwestern Seminary. We urge you to come if possible on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday when we are having chapel so that you can be a part of the community at worship and see the amazing things that God is doing in our midst firsthand.

So, welcome to Southwestern. Welcome to an adventure that has no boundaries. Welcome to a virtual army of men and women who venture to the ends of the earth not to take life but to give life on every hand. See you soon at Southwestern.

Until He Comes,

Paige Patterson

Mission

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary assists the churches of the Southern Baptist Convention by the biblical education of God-called men and women for their respective ministries, which fulfill the Great Commission and glorify God.

Core Values

Christ Centered

We affirm the ancient proclamation, "Christ is Lord." We seek to honor Him in everything we do.

Biblical Base

We are dedicated to a biblically-based education that enables students to integrate faith and practice. We treasure the Bible as the inerrant Word of God and are devoted to correctly handling the word of truth.

Global Strategy

We covenant to train spiritual leaders who will share the gospel of Jesus Christ with all the world. Evangelism and missions are the heartbeat of our Seminary. Our strategy includes the training of persons from every national, ethnic, and cultural background for a variety of ministries.

Church Supportive

We value the church as God's primary strategy for reaching the world. Our goal is to help churches become all that God intends them to be. We expect students, faculty, and staff to be active participants in the life of the local church. We want our students to appreciate the life and heritage of our denomination.

Godly Character

We believe the basis of true leadership is character. We are consecrated to a life of spiritual growth and moral integrity. Christian values such as obedience, faithfulness, perseverance, service, and humility are shared and modeled by faculty, staff, and students.

Loving Relationships

We believe relationships are essential for spiritual growth and effective ministry. We are committed to a community of faith in which mutually supportive relationships exist among students and faculty. We desire to model servant leadership that communicates love and compassion to all people.

Professional Excellence

God's call to ministry is worthy of our best. We are dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and writing. We seek to provide the environment as well as the encouragement to enable students to discover and utilize their spiritual gifts. We expect students to perform with excellence in their studies and fields of ministry. We want our students to be known for personal discipline and innovation in ministering to a changing world.

Lifelong Learning

We believe ministerial training is a lifelong process. We commit to provide learning experiences for ministers to update their skills.

 

Philosophy

Theological education must provide today an unprecedented breadth and depth of learning if Christian men and women are to be equipped to minister effectively in a radically changing world. The spheres of Christian ministry include local congregations, schools, hospitals, denominational offices, military chapels, community centers, remote mission stations, ghettos, industries, prisons, indeed every church and secular context.

Ministry is expanding into numerous new countries, cultures, and languages, as well as to international groups within the United States. Ministry involves the roles of pastor, preacher, evangelist, missionary, counselor, chaplain, minister of education, music minister, youth minister, business administration, and numerous combinations of these and other ministries. In addition to graduate professional education, there are renewed needs for bivocational and lay training.

Theological education at Southwestern Seminary is based on a vital commitment to the Bible as the inerrant Word of God, to the Baptist Faith and Message 2000, and to openness to sound, new techniques and technologies that enhance the teaching/learning process. The faculty of Southwestern Seminary is equipped by formal training and experience to offer theological education in numerous disciplines from undergraduate to doctoral and post doctoral study. Southwestern Seminary provides a depth of study rarely equaled. The personnel, physical, and financial resources at Southwestern allow students and their families to live and study in a Christian and academic environment that fosters intellectual growth, spiritual maturity, and practical application in ministry.

Statement of Faith

Preamble

The 1999 session of the Southern Baptist Convention, meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, adopted the following motion addressed to the President of the Convention.

"I move that in your capacity as Southern Baptist Convention chairman, you appoint a blue ribbon committee to review the Baptist Faith and Message statement with the responsibility to report and bring any recommendations to this meeting next June in Orlando."

President Paige Patterson appointed the committee as follows: Max Barnett (OK), Steve Gaines (AL), Susie Hawkins (TX), RudyA. Hernandez (TX), Charles S. Kelley, Jr. (LA), Heather King (IN), Richard D. Land (TN), Fred Luter (LA), R. Albert Mohler, Jr. (KY), T C. Pinckney (VA), Nelson Price (GA), Adrian Rogers (TN), Roger Spradlin (CA), Simon Tsoi (AZ), Jerry Vines (FL). Adrian Rogers (TN) was appointed chairman. This committee returned the following report:

Your committee thus constituted begs leave to present its report as follows: Baptists are a people of deep beliefs and cherished doctrines. Throughout our history we have been a confessional people, adopting statements of faith as a witness to our beliefs and a pledge of our faithfulness to the doctrines revealed in Holy Scripture.

Our confessions of faith are rooted in historical precedent, as the church in every age has been called upon to define and defend its beliefs. Each generation of Christians bears the responsibility of guarding the treasury of truth that has been entrusted to us [II Timothy 1:14]. Facing a new century, Southern Baptists must meet the demands and duties of the present hour.

New challenges to faith appear in every age. A pervasive anti-supernaturalism in the culture was answered by Southern Baptists in 1925, when the Baptist Faith and Message was first adopted by this Convention. In 1963, Southern Baptists responded to assaults upon the authority and truthfulness of the Bible by adopting revisions to the Baptist Faith and Message. The Convention added an article on "The Family" in 1998, thus answering cultural confusion with the clear teachings of Scripture. Now, faced with a culture hostile to the very notion of truth, this generation of Baptists must claim anew the eternal truths of the Christian faith.

Your committee respects and celebrates the heritage of the Baptist Faith and Message, and affirms the decision of the Convention in 1925 to adopt the New Hampshire Confession of Faith, "revised at certain points and with some additional articles growing out of certain needs . . . ." We also respect the important contributions of the 1925 and 1963 editions of the Baptist Faith and Message.

With the 1963 committee, we have been guided in our work by the 1925 "statement of the historic Baptist conception of the nature and function of confessions of faith in
our religious and denominational life . . . ." It is, therefore, quoted in full as a part of this report to the Convention:

• That they constitute a consensus of opinion of some Baptist body, large or small, for the general instruction and guidance of our own people and others concerning those articles of the Christian faith which are most surely held among us. They are not intended to add anything to the simple conditions of salvation revealed in the New Testament, viz., repentance toward God and faith in Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord.
• That we do not regard them as complete statements of our faith, having any quality of finality or infallibility. As in the past so in the future, Baptists should hold themselves free to revise their statements of faith as may seem to them wise and expedient at any time.
• That any group of Baptists, large or small, have the inherent right to draw up for themselves and publish to the world a confession of their faith whenever they may think it advisable to do so.
• That the sole authority for faith and practice among Baptists is the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments. Confessions are only guides in interpretation, having no authority over the conscience.
• That they are statements of religious convictions, drawn from the Scriptures, and are not to be used to hamper freedom of thought or investigation in other realms of life.

Baptists cherish and defend religious liberty, and deny the right of any secular or religious authority to impose a confession of faith upon a church or body of churches. We honor the principles of soul competency and the priesthood of believers, affirming together both our liberty in Christ and our accountability to each other under the Word of God.

Baptist churches, associations, and general bodies have adopted confessions of faith as a witness to the world, and as instruments of doctrinal accountability. We are not embarrassed to state before the world that these are doctrines we hold precious and as essential to the Baptist tradition of faith and practice.

As a committee, we have been charged to address the "certain needs" of our own generation. In an age increasingly hostile to Christian truth, our challenge is to express the truth as revealed in Scripture, and to bear witness to Jesus Christ, who is "the Way, the Truth, and the Life."

The 1963 committee rightly sought to identify and affirm "certain definite doctrines that Baptists believe, cherish, and with which they have been and are now closely identified." Our living faith is established upon eternal truths.

"Thus this generation of Southern Baptists is in historic succession of intent and purpose as it endeavors to state for its time and theological climate those articles of the Christian faith which are most surely held among us."
It is the purpose of this statement of faith and message to set forth certain teachings which we believe.

I. The Scriptures

The Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired and is God's revelation of Himself to man. It is a perfect treasure of divine instruction. It has God for its author, salvation for its end, and truth, without any mixture of error, for its matter. Therefore, all Scripture is totally true and trustworthy. It reveals the principles by which God judges us; and therefore is, and will remain to the end of the world, the true center of Christian union, and the supreme standard by which all human conduct, creeds, and religious opinions should be tried. All Scripture is a testimony to Christ, who is Himself the focus of divine revelation.

II. God

There is one and only one living and true God. He is an intelligent, spiritual, and personal Being, the Creator, Redeemer, Preserver, and Ruler of the universe. God is infinite in holiness and all other perfections. God is all powerful and all knowing; and His perfect knowledge extends to all things, past, present, and future, including the future decisions of His free creatures. To Him we owe the highest love, reverence, and obedience. The eternal triune God reveals Himself to us as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, with distinct personal attributes, but without division of nature, essence, or being.

• God the Father. God as Father reigns with providential care over His universe, His creatures, and the flow of the stream of human history according to the purpose of His grace. He is all powerful, all knowing, all loving, and all wise. God is Father in truth to those who become children of God through faith in Jesus Christ. He is fatherly in His attitude toward all men.
• God the Son. Christ is the eternal Son of God. In His incarnation as Jesus Christ He was conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. Jesus perfectly revealed and did the will of God, taking upon Himself human nature with its demands and necessities and identifying Himself completely with mankind yet without sin. He honored the divine law by His personal obedience, and in His substitutionary death on the cross He made provision for the redemption of men from sin. He was raised from the dead with a glorified body and appeared to His disciples as the person who was with them before His crucifixion. He ascended into heaven and is now exalted at the right hand of God where He is the One Mediator, fully God, fully man, in whose Person is effected the reconciliation between God and man. He will return in power and glory to judge the world and to consummate His redemptive mission. He now dwells in all believers as the living and ever present Lord.
• God the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God, fully divine. He inspired holy men of old to write the Scriptures. Through illumination He enables men to understand truth. He exalts Christ. He convicts men of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment. He calls men to the Saviour, and effects regeneration. At the moment of regeneration He baptizes every believer into the Body of Christ. He cultivates Christian character, comforts believers, and bestows the spiritual gifts by which they serve God through His church. He seals the believer unto the day of final redemption. His presence in the Christian is the guarantee that God will bring the believer into the fullness of the stature of Christ. He enlightens and empowers the believer and the church in worship, evangelism, and service.

III. Man

Man is the special creation of God, made in His own image. He created them male and female as the crowning work of His creation. The gift of gender is thus part of the goodness of God's creation. In the beginning man was innocent of sin and was endowed by His Creator with freedom of choice. By his free choice man sinned against God and brought sin into the human race. Through the temptation of Satan man transgressed the command of God, and fell from his original innocence whereby his posterity inherit a nature and an environment inclined toward sin. Therefore, as soon as they are capable of moral action, they become transgressors and are under condemnation. Only the grace of God can bring man into His holy fellowship and enable man to fulfill the creative purpose of God. The sacredness of human personality is evident in that God created man in His own image, and in that Christ died for man; therefore, every person of every race possesses full dignity and is worthy of respect and Christian love.

IV. Salvation

Salvation involves the redemption of the whole man, and is offered freely to all who accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour, who by His own blood obtained eternal redemption for the believer. In its broadest sense salvation includes regeneration, justification, sanctification, and glorification. There is no salvation apart from personal faith in Jesus Christ as Lord.

• Regeneration, or the new birth, is a work of God's grace whereby believers become new creatures in Christ Jesus. It is a change of heart wrought by the Holy Spirit through conviction of sin, to which the sinner responds in repentance toward God and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Repentance and faith are inseparable experiences of grace. Repentance is a genuine turning from sin toward God. Faith is the acceptance of Jesus Christ and commitment of the entire personality to Him as Lord and Saviour.
• Justification is God's gracious and full acquittal upon principles of His righteousness of all sinners who repent and believe in Christ. Justification brings the believer unto a relationship of peace and favor with God.
• Sanctification is the experience, beginning in regeneration, by which the believer is set apart to God's purposes, and is enabled to progress toward moral and spiritual maturity through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit dwelling in him. Growth in grace should continue throughout the regenerate persons life.
• Glorification is the culmination of salvation and is the final blessed and abiding state of the redeemed.

V. God's Purpose of Grace

Election is the gracious purpose of God, according to which He regenerates, justifies, sanctifies, and glorifies sinners. It is consistent with the free agency of man, and comprehends all the means in connection with the end. It is the glorious display of God's sovereign goodness, and is infinitely wise, holy, and unchangeable. It excludes boasting and promotes humility.
All true believers endure to the end. Those whom God has accepted in Christ, and sanctified by His Spirit, will never fall away from the state of grace, but shall persevere to the end. Believers may fall into sin through neglect and temptation, whereby they grieve the Spirit, impair their graces and comforts, and bring reproach on the cause of Christ, and temporal judgments on themselves; yet they shall be kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation.

VI. The Church

A New Testament church of the Lord Jesus Christ is an autonomous local congregation of baptized believers, associated by covenant in the faith and fellowship of the gospel; observing the two ordinances of Christ, governed by His laws, exercising the gifts, rights, and privileges invested in them by His Word, and seeking to extend the gospel to the ends of the earth. Each congregation operates under the Lordship of Christ through democratic processes. In such a congregation each member is responsible and accountable to Christ as Lord. Its scriptural officers are pastors and deacons. While both men and women are gifted for service in the church, the office of pastor is limited to men as qualified by Scripture.

The New Testament speaks also of the church as the body of Christ which includes all of the redeemed of all the ages, believers from every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation.

VII. Baptism and the Lord's Supper

Christian baptism is the immersion of a believer in water in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. It is an act of obedience symbolizing the believer's faith in a crucified, buried, and risen Saviour, the believer's death to sin, the burial of the old life, and the resurrection to walk in newness of life in Christ Jesus. It is a testimony to his faith in the final resurrection of the dead. Being a church ordinance, it is prerequisite to the privileges of church membership and to the Lord's Supper.

The Lord's Supper is a symbolic act of obedience whereby members of the church, through partaking of the bread and the fruit of the vine, memorialize the death of the Redeemer and anticipate His second coming.

VIII. The Lord's Day

The first day of the week is the Lord's Day. It is a Christian institution for regular observance. It commemorates the resurrection of Christ from the dead and should include exercises of worship and spiritual devotion, both public and private. Activities on the Lord's Day should be commensurate with the Christian's conscience under the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

IX. The Kingdom

The Kingdom of God includes both His general sovereignty over the universe and His particular kingship over men who willfully acknowledge Him as King. Particularly the Kingdom is the realm of salvation into which men enter by trustful, childlike commitment to Jesus Christ. Christians ought to pray and to labor that the Kingdom may come and God's will be done on earth. The full consummation of the Kingdom awaits the return of Jesus Christ and the end of this age.

X. Last Things

God, in His own time and in His own way, will bring the world to its appropriate end. According to His promise, Jesus Christ will return personally and visibly in glory to the earth; the dead will be raised; and Christ will judge all men in righteousness. The unrighteous will be consigned to Hell, the place of everlasting punishment. The righteous in their resurrected and glorified bodies will receive their reward and will dwell forever in Heaven with the Lord.

XI. Evangelism and Missions

It is the duty and privilege of every follower of Christ and of every church of the Lord Jesus Christ to endeavor to make disciples of all nations. The new birth of man's spirit by God's Holy Spirit means the birth of love for others. Missionary effort on the part of all rests thus upon a spiritual necessity of the regenerate life, and is expressly and repeatedly commanded in the teachings of Christ. The Lord Jesus Christ has commanded the preaching of the gospel to all nations. It is the duty of every child of God to seek constantly to win the lost to Christ by verbal witness undergirded by a Christian lifestyle, and by other methods in harmony with the gospel of Christ.

XII. Education

Christianity is the faith of enlightenment and intelligence. In Jesus Christ abide all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. All sound learning is, therefore a part of our Christian heritage. The new birth opens all human faculties and creates a thirst for knowledge. Moreover, the cause of education in the Kingdom of Christ is co-ordinate with the causes of missions and general benevolence, and should receive along with these the liberal support of the churches. An adequate system of Christian education is necessary to a complete spiritual program for Christ's people.
In Christian education there should be a proper balance between academic freedom and academic responsibility. Freedom in an orderly relationship of human life is always limited and never absolute. The freedom of a teacher in a Christian school, college, or seminary is limited by the preeminence of Jesus Christ, by the authoritative nature of the Scriptures, and by the distinct purpose for which the school exists.

XIII. Stewardship

God is the source of all blessings, temporal and spiritual; all that we have and are we owe to Him. Christians have a spiritual debtorship to the whole world, a holy trusteeship in the gospel, and a binding stewardship in their possessions. They are therefore under obligation to serve Him with their time, talents, and material possessions; and should recognize all these as entrusted to them to use for the glory of God and for helping others. According to the Scriptures, Christians should contribute of their means, cheerfully, regularly, systematically, proportionately, and liberally for the advancement of the Redeemer's cause on earth.

XIV. Cooperation

Christ's people should, as occasion requires, organize such associations and conventions as may best secure cooperation for the great objects of the Kingdom of God. Such organizations have no authority over one another or over the churches. They are voluntary and advisory bodies designed to elicit, combine, and direct the energies of our people in the most effective manner. Members of New Testament churches should cooperate with one another in carrying forward the missionary, educational, and benevolent ministries for the extension of Christ's Kingdom. Christian unity in the New Testament sense is spiritual harmony and voluntary cooperation for common ends by various groups of Christ's people. Cooperation is desirable between the various Christian denominations, when the end to be attained is itself justified, and when such cooperation involves no violation of conscience or compromise of loyalty to Christ and His Word as revealed in the New Testament.

XV. The Christian and the Social Order

All Christians are under obligation to seek to make the will of Christ supreme in our own lives and in human society. Means and methods used for the improvement of society and the establishment of righteousness among men can be truly and permanently helpful only when they are rooted in the regeneration of the individual by the saving grace of God in Jesus Christ. In the spirit of Christ, Christian's should oppose racism, every form of greed, selfishness, and vice, and all forms of sexual immorality, including adultery, homosexuality, and pornography. We should work to provide for the orphaned, the needy, the abused, the aged, the helpless, and the sick. We should speak on behalf of the unborn and contend for the sanctity of all human life from conception to natural death. Every Christian should seek to bring industry, government, and society as a whole under the sway of the principles of righteousness, truth, and brotherly love. In order to promote these ends Christians should be ready to work with all men of good will in any good cause, always being careful to act in the spirit of love without compromising their loyalty to Christ and His truth.

XVI. Peace and War

It is the duty of Christians to seek peace with all men on principles of righteousness. In accordance with the spirit and teachings of Christ they should do all in their power to put an end to war.

The true remedy for the war spirit is the gospel of our Lord. The supreme need of the world is the acceptance of His teachings in all the affairs of men and nations, and the practical application of His law of love. Christian people throughout the world should pray for the reign of the Prince of Peace.

XVIL. Religious Liberty

God alone is Lord of the conscience, and He has left it free from the doctrines and commandments of men which are contrary to His Word or not contained in it. Church and state should be separate. The state owes to every church protection and full freedom in the pursuit of its spiritual ends. In providing for such freedom no ecclesiastical group or denomination should be favored by the state more than others. Civil government being ordained of God, it is the duty of Christians to render loyal obedience thereto in all things not contrary to the revealed will of God. The church should not resort to the civil power to carry on its work. The gospel of Christ contemplates spiritual means alone for the pursuit of its ends. The state has no right to impose penalties for religious opinions of any kind. The state has no right to impose taxes for the support of any form of religion. A free church in a free state is the Christian ideal, and this implies the right of free and unhindered access to God on the part of all men, and the right to form and propagate opinions in the sphere of religion without interference by the civil power.

XVIII. The Family

God has ordained the family as the foundational institution of human society. It is composed of persons related to one another by marriage, blood, or adoption. Marriage is the uniting of one man and one woman in covenant commitment for a lifetime. It is God's unique gift to reveal the union between Christ and His church, and to provide for the man and the woman in marriage the framework for intimate companionship, the channel of sexual expression according to biblical standards, and the means for procreation of the human race.

The husband and wife are of equal worth before God, since both are created in God's image. The marriage relationship models the way God relates to His people. A husband is to love his wife as Christ loved the church. He has the God-given responsibility to provide for, to protect, and to lead his family. A wife is to submit herself graciously to the servant leadership of her husband even as the church willingly submits to the headship of Christ. She, being in the image of God as is her husband and thus equal to him, has the God-given responsibility to respect her husband and to serve as his helper in managing the household and nurturing the next generation.

Children, from the moment of conception, are a blessing and heritage from the Lord. Parents are to demonstrate to their children God's pattern for marriage. Parents are to teach their children spiritual and moral values and to lead them, through consistent lifestyle example and loving discipline, to make choices based on biblical truth. Children are to honor and obey their parents.

The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy and The Danvers Statement on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood

We, the Trustees of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, resolve to support our current President in his position with regard to The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy and The Danvers Statement on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood. It is our understanding that these statements are used as a model with reference to biblical ecclesiology. It is also our understanding that modern culture has migrated away from these ideals, therefore, the training of future churchmen and women is well served by including these statements in the development and implementation of processes that lead to this end. This resolution is an affirmation of our support.

     –Adopted by the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Board of Trustees on October 20, 2009

The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy

A Short Statement

1. God, who is Himself Truth and speaks truth only, has inspired Holy Scripture in order thereby to reveal Himself to lost mankind through Jesus Christ as Creator and Lord, Redeemer and Judge. Holy Scripture is God's witness to Himself.
2. Holy Scripture, being God's own Word, written by men prepared and superintended by His Spirit, is of infallible divine authority in all matters upon which it touches: it is to be believed, as God's instruction, in all that it affirms: obeyed, as God's command, in all that it requires; embraced, as God's pledge, in all that it promises.
3. The Holy Spirit, Scripture's divine Author, both authenticates it to us by His inward witness and opens our minds to understand its meaning.
4. Being wholly and verbally God-given, Scripture is without error or fault in all its teaching, no less in what it states about God's acts in creation, about the events of world history, and about its own literary origins under God, than in its witness to God's saving grace in individual lives.
5. The authority of Scripture is inescapably impaired if this total divine inerrancy is in any way limited or disregarded, or made relative to a view of truth contrary to the Bible's own; and such lapses bring serious loss to both the individual and the Church.

Articles of Affirmation and Denial

Article I

WE AFFIRM that the Holy Scriptures are to be received as the authoritative Word of God.

WE DENY that the Scriptures receive their authority from the Church, tradition, or any other human source.

Article II

WE AFFIRM that the Scriptures are the supreme written norm by which God binds the conscience, and that the authority of the Church is subordinate to that of Scripture.

WE DENY that Church creeds, councils, or declarations have authority greater than or equal to the authority of the Bible.

Article III

WE AFFIRM that the written Word in its entirety is revelation given by God.

WE DENY that the Bible is merely a witness to revelation, or only becomes revelation in encounter, or depends on the responses of men for its validity.

Article IV

WE AFFIRM that God who made mankind in His image has used language as a means of revelation.

WE DENY that human language is so limited by our creatureliness that it is rendered inadequate as a vehicle for divine revelation. We further deny that the corruption of human culture and language through sin has thwarted God's work of inspiration.

Article V

WE AFFIRM that God's revelation within the Holy Scriptures was progressive.

WE DENY that later revelation, which may fulfill earlier revelation, ever corrects or contradicts it. We further deny that any normative revelation has been given since the completion of the New Testament writings.

Article VI

WE AFFIRM that the whole of Scripture and all its parts, down to the very words of the original, were given by divine inspiration.

WE DENY that the inspiration of Scripture can rightly be affirmed of the whole without the parts, or of some parts but not the whole.

Article VII

WE AFFIRM that inspiration was the work in which God by His Spirit, through human writers, gave us His Word. The origin of Scripture is divine. The mode of divine inspiration remains largely a mystery to us.

WE DENY that inspiration can be reduced to human insight, or to heightened states of consciousness of any kind.

Article VIII

WE AFFIRM that God in His work of inspiration utilized the distinctive personalities and literary styles of the writers whom He had chosen and prepared.

WE DENY that God, in causing these writers to use the very words that He chose, overrode their personalities.

Article IX

WE AFFIRM that inspiration, though not conferring omniscience, guaranteed true and trustworthy utterance on all matters of which the Biblical authors were moved to speak and write.

WE DENY that the finitude or fallenness of these writers, by necessity or otherwise, introduced distortion or falsehood into God's Word.

Article X

WE AFFIRM that inspiration, strictly speaking, applies only to the autographic text of Scripture, which in the providence of God can be ascertained from available manuscripts with great accuracy. We further affirm that copies and translations of Scripture are the Word of God to the extent that they faithfully represent the original.

WE DENY that any essential element of the Christian faith is affected by the absence of the autographs. We further deny that this absence renders the assertion of Biblical inerrancy invalid or irrelevant.

Article XI

WE AFFIRM that Scripture, having been given by divine inspiration, is infallible, so that, far from misleading us, it is true and reliable in all the matters it addresses.

WE DENY that it is possible for the Bible to be at the same time infallible and errant in its assertions. Infallibility and inerrancy may be distinguished, but not separated.

Article XII

WE AFFIRM that Scripture in its entirety is inerrant, being free from all falsehood, fraud, or deceit.

WE DENY that Biblical infallibility and inerrancy are limited to spiritual, religious, or redemptive themes, exclusive of assertions in the fields of history and science. We further deny that scientific hypotheses about earth history may properly be used to overturn the teaching of Scripture on creation and the flood.

Article XIII

WE AFFIRM the propriety of using inerrancy as a theological term with reference to the complete truthfulness of Scripture.

WE DENY that it is proper to evaluate Scripture according to standards of truth and error that are alien to its usage or purpose. We further deny that inerrancy is negated by Biblical phenomena such as a lack of modern technical precision, irregularities of grammar or spelling, observational descriptions of nature, the reporting of falsehoods, the use of hyperbole and round numbers, the topical arrangement of material, variant selections of material in parallel accounts, or the use of free citations.

Article XIV

WE AFFIRM the unity and internal consistency of Scripture.

WE DENY that alleged errors and discrepancies that have not yet been resolved vitiate the truth claims of the Bible.

Article XV

WE AFFIRM that the doctrine of inerrancy is grounded in the teaching of the Bible about inspiration.

WE DENY that Jesus' teaching about Scripture may be dismissed by appeals to accommodation or to any natural limitation of His humanity.

Article XVI

WE AFFIRM that the doctrine of inerrancy has been integral to the Church's faith throughout its history.

WE DENY that inerrancy is a doctrine invented by scholastic Protestantism, or is a reactionary position postulated in response to negative higher criticism.

Article XVII

WE AFFIRM that the Holy Spirit bears witness to the Scriptures, assuring believers of the truthfulness of God's written Word.

WE DENY that this witness of the Holy Spirit operates in isolation from or against Scripture.

Article XVIII

WE AFFIRM that the text of Scripture is to be interpreted by grammatico-historical exegesis, taking account of its literary forms and devices, and that Scripture is to interpret Scripture.

WE DENY the legitimacy of any treatment of the text or quest for sources lying behind it that leads to relativizing, dehistoricizing, or discounting its teaching, or rejecting its claims to authorship.

Article XIX

WE AFFIRM that a confession of the full authority, infallibility, and inerrancy of Scripture is vital to a sound understanding of the whole of the Christian faith. We further affirm that such confession should lead to increasing conformity to the image of Christ.

WE DENY that such confession is necessary for salvation. However, we further deny that inerrancy can be rejected without grave consequences, both to the individual and to the Church.

The Danvers Statement on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood

In December, 1987, the newly–formed Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood met in Danvers, Massachusetts, to compose the Danvers Statement on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood. Prior to the listing of the actual affirmations that comprise the Danvers Statement, we have included a section detailing contemporary developments that serve as the rationale for these affirmations. We offer this statement to the evangelical world, knowing that it will stimulate healthy discussion, hoping that it will gain widespread assent.

Rationale

We have been moved in our purpose by the following contemporary developments which we observe with deep concern:

1. The widespread uncertainty and confusion in our culture regarding the complementary differences between masculinity and femininity;
2. the tragic effects of this confusion in unraveling the fabric of marriage woven by God out of the beautiful and diverse strands of manhood and womanhood;
3. the increasing promotion given to feminist egalitarianism with accompanying distortions or neglect of the glad harmony portrayed in Scripture between the loving, humble leadership of redeemed husbands and the intelligent, willing support of that leadership by redeemed wives;
4. the widespread ambivalence regarding the values of motherhood, vocational homemaking, and the many ministries historically performed by women;
5. the growing claims of legitimacy for sexual relationships which have Biblically and historically been considered illicit or perverse, and the increase in pornographic portrayal of human sexuality;
6. the upsurge of physical and emotional abuse in the family;
7. the emergence of roles for men and women in church leadership that do not conform to Biblical teaching but backfire in the crippling of Biblically faithful witness;
8. the increasing prevalence and acceptance of hermeneutical oddities devised to reinterpret apparently plain meanings of Biblical texts;
9. the consequent threat to Biblical authority as the clarity of Scripture is jeopardized and the accessibility of its meaning to ordinary people is withdrawn into the restricted realm of technical ingenuity;
10. and behind all this the apparent accommodation of some within the church to the spirit of the age at the expense of winsome, radical Biblical authenticity which in the power of the Holy Spirit may reform rather than reflect our ailing culture.

Affirmations

Based on our understanding of Biblical teachings, we affirm the following:

1. Both Adam and Eve were created in God's image, equal before God as persons and distinct in their manhood and womanhood (Gen 1:26-27; 2:18).
2. Distinctions in masculine and feminine roles are ordained by God as part of the created order, and should find an echo in every human heart (Gen 2:18, 21-24; 1 Cor 11:7-9; 1 Tim 2:12-14).
3. Adam's headship in marriage was established by God before the Fall, and was not a result of sin (Gen 2:16-18, 21-24; 3:1-13; 1 Cor 11:7-9).
4. The Fall introduced distortions into the relationships between men and women (Gen 3:1-7, 12, 16).
   1. In the home, the husband's loving, humble headship tends to be replaced by domination or passivity; the wife's intelligent, willing submission tends to be replaced by usurpation or servility.
   2. In the church, sin inclines men toward a worldly love of power or an abdication of spiritual responsibility, and inclines women to resist limitations on their roles or to neglect the use of their gifts in appropriate ministries.
5. The Old Testament, as well as the New Testament, manifests the equally high value and dignity which God attached to the roles of both men and women (Gen 1:26-27, 2:18; Gal 3:28). Both Old and New Testaments also affirm the principle of male headship in the family and in the covenant community (Gen 2:18; Eph 5:21-33; Col 3:18-19; 1 Tim 2:11-15).
6. Redemption in Christ aims at removing the distortions introduced by the curse.
   1. In the family, husbands should forsake harsh or selfish leadership and grow in love and care for their wives; wives should forsake resistance to their husbands' authority and grow in willing, joyful submission to their husbands' leadership (Eph 5:21-33; Col 3:18-19; Tit 2:3-5; 1 Pet 3:1-7).
   2. In the church, redemption in Christ gives men and women an equal share in the blessings of salvation; nevertheless, some governing and teaching roles within the church are restricted to men (Gal 3:28; 1 Cor 11:2-16; 1 Tim 2:11-15).
7. In all of life Christ is the supreme authority and guide for men and women, so that no earthly submission-domestic, religious, or civil-ever implies a mandate to follow a human authority into sin (Dan 3:10-18; Acts 4:19-20; 5:27-29; 1 Pet 3:1-2).
8. In both men and women a heartfelt sense of call to ministry should never be used to set aside Biblical criteria for particular ministries (1 Tim 2:11-15; 3:1-13; Tit 1:5-9). Rather, Biblical teaching should remain the authority for testing our subjective discernment of God's will.
9. With half the world's population outside the reach of indigenous evangelism; with countless other lost people in those societies that have heard the gospel; with the stresses and miseries of sickness, malnutrition, homelessness, illiteracy, ignorance, aging, addiction, crime, incarceration, neuroses, and loneliness, no man or woman who feels a passion from God to make His grace known in word and deed need ever live without a fulfilling ministry for the glory of Christ and the good of this fallen world (1 Cor 12:7-21).
10. We are convinced that a denial or neglect of these principles will lead to increasingly destructive consequences in our families, our churches, and the culture at large.

The Southwestern Declaration on Academic and Theological Integrity

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary has provided theological education for tens of thousands of persons seeking to follow Jesus in lives of ministry. Over 62,000 students later and nearly a century after our founding, it is eminently appropriate that we articulate our theological and educational commitments for the generations now before us. We have a clear mission strengthened by our guiding priorities and principles.

Our educational mission is to serve Jesus Christ our Lord who has given us the ministry of teaching in his commission to disciple the nations. As the living word of God, he, by the Holy Spirit, has given us the written word of God, the inerrant Scriptures that we should preach, teach, and proclaim him in accordance with all that is written therein.

We recognize Jesus Christ as himself the truth of God, even as he taught that he is the way, the truth, and the life. And we recognize the Scriptures breathed out by God who does not lie, as true and inerrant even as the Lord himself taught when he identified the Scriptures as the word of God which he proclaimed as truth.

Faithfulness to Jesus Christ demands that we pursue the knowledge of truth as a knowledge of him found in the knowledge of his word. The study of God's word, the Scriptures, therefore is central and primary in the academic mission of the Seminary. Our goal is a faithful understanding of Scripture and an application of its teachings in all aspects of life especially as that has to do with the growth of our faith and the purpose and practice of the ministry entrusted to us by Jesus Christ.

We share this goal with a convention of believers who support our work. Our agreement in this ministry is expressed by a common voluntary confession of the Lordship of Christ, the living word of God, and the centrality of Scripture, the written word of God. The statement of our confession is the Baptist Faith and Message. We freely express a common faith as a convention of believers and join to support the enriching of this faith through further study of the content and application of Scripture and the extension of this faith through the ministry of discipling and teaching the nations.

We heartily affirm the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 as a statement of shared faith with the messengers of the Convention June 2000, are pleased to be accountable to the ongoing Southern Baptist Convention, and are grateful for the Convention's support of our academic mission. We affirm the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 because we believe it expresses a faithful and foundational interpretation of God's word which we seek to promote and extend in faithfulness to the calling of Jesus Christ.

We are firm and resolute about our Christian and denominational distinctions. These distinctions harmonize with the great and fundamental convictions of the church throughout the ages. We are Southern Baptists standing within the evangelical tradition of orthodox Christianity. It is incumbent upon us to carry out our mission with confessional integrity. In doing so, we join hearts, heads, and hands with other believers in obedience to Christ and fulfillment of his mission. We stand together then in:

• Affirming biblical authority
• Maintaining the highest of academic standards
• Living out the commitment to global evangelization and missions
• Stressing the preeminence of biblical exposition for all ministry
• Nurturing pastoral hearts to lead God's people in effective service
• Building a community of worship, faith and learning

To underscore our commitments and priorities, we make the following affirmations and denials pertaining specifically to how we understand our mandate from the Lord and our common denominational confession.

We affirm the necessity of aligning ourselves with the enduring beliefs of Christian orthodoxy, the faith once and for all delivered to the church.
We deny that distinctly Christian theological education and spiritual formation take place outside of such an alliance.

We affirm that the Bible is the inerrant, trustworthy, and sufficient authority in all that it affirms.
We affirm that the Bible is the supreme starting point in the pursuit of all wisdom and knowledge.
We deny that this theological confession forecloses on appropriate intellectual and theological inquiry.
We deny that Bible-based education results in intellectually inferior learning.

We affirm the authority of God's word, written as Scripture and incarnate as Jesus Christ.
We deny a difference between the authority of Scripture and Jesus Christ and we reject any attempt to set in opposition Christ, the living word, and the Bible, the written word.

We affirm that the ultimate subject of theological education is knowing God by submitting to his revelation, the Scriptures, by faith which demands the most careful scrutiny.
We deny the unbridled modern confidence in reason or experience apart from or in place of divine revelation.

We affirm that the Bible is the word of God and speaks with relevance and authority to every generation and culture.
We deny that the Bible's message is muted or irrelevant for contemporary culture.

We affirm that the goal of theological education is to live Christianly.
We deny that sound theology can be divorced from healthy Christian living.

We affirm that theological education is best pursued within the community of faith where worship, encouragement, and accountability are regular practices.
We affirm the Spirit giftedness and significance of everyone within the community of faith. All Christians have a ministry given by Christ which should be exercised.
We deny that individualism is conducive to sound theological education or Christian living.

We affirm that the Lord has appointed the pastoral office to men, and we affirm that the Lord has appointed many ministry positions to women.
We deny that the biblical limitations of the pastoral office to men were culturally limited and that role distinctions are no longer valid.

We affirm that the pastor is called to shepherd the local church entrusted to him by God.
We deny that pastoral authority should be exercised in an autocratic manner.

Unlike a university, as a theological seminary, we engage in a specific educational focus, namely theological education. The Lord has called us to the ministry of teaching. Our convention has joined together to support this teaching in preparation for ministerial service in the churches and on mission fields at home and abroad. All of our educational concerns, programs, and pursuits in some way or another revolve around this foundational purpose.

Our mandate is set. Our confessional framework has been articulated. Academic and theological integrity demands that we be faithful stewards of our task.

We pledge to maintain a teaching faculty who carry forward this mission with academic and theological integrity.

We pledge to equip Christian leaders to evangelize the lost world and disciple the nations in faith and the knowledge of Jesus Christ.

We pledge to practice biblical exposition as the primary means of communicating the word of God in preaching, education, counseling, and discipling in every way.

We pledge to serve local churches in all facets of personal and academic life and ministry.

May God grant us his grace and wisdom and the moral courage to be faithful to him by obeying his word.

Ownership And Objectives

Southwestern Seminary is a corporation whose sole member is the Southern Baptist Convention. It is administered by a 40 member Board of Trustees elected by the convention and serving staggered terms of office. The seminary seeks to affirm the intention of its founders and the obligations assigned by the convention to provide education for students who give evidence of a divine call to Christian ministry. The seminary is guided by and subject to the Baptist Faith and Message as adopted and amended by the Southern Baptist Convention. A copy of the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 is included in this catalog.

Trustees elect faculty members and administrative officers. Financial support is derived from the convention's Cooperative Program, endowment earnings, gifts, and student fees. A faculty qualified by recognized academic degrees and practical experience is part of Southwestern's tradition of educational and Christian excellence. A sabbatical leave program provides regular opportunity for each faculty member to participate in research, formal study, lectureships, and writing projects.

Students prepare for diverse ministries in churches, denominational agencies, and institutions. The curriculum is designed to correlate classical disciplines of biblical, historical, and theological studies with relevant skills and contemporary methods of Christian leadership.

Qualified students of all Christian denominations, nationalities, and races are eligible for admittance to the Seminary, with the primary emphasis on Southern Baptist students. The seminary seeks to maintain and cultivate broad academic, cultural, and community relationships.

Seminary Administration

Paige Patterson, Ph.D.
Professor of Theology, L.R. Scarborough Chair of Evangelism ("Chair of Fire"), and President

Craig A. Blaising, Th.D., Ph.D.
Professor of Theology and Executive Vice President and Provost

Mike Hughes
Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Thomas White, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Systematic Theology and Vice President for Student Services and Communications

Kevin Ensley
Vice President for Business Administration

Jason Duesing, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Historical Theology and Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, President's Office

Faculty

Gerardo Alfaro, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Systematic Theology

David L. Allen, Ph.D.
Professor of Preaching, Dean, Director of the Southwestern Center for Expository Preaching, and George W. Truett Chair of Ministry

H. Gerald (Jerry) Aultman, Ph.D.
Dick Baker Chair of Music Missions and Evangelism and Professor of Music Theory

J. Denny Autrey, D.Min.
Professor of Pastoral Ministries and Dean

John Babler, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Counseling

Max Barnett, D.Min.
Professor of Collegiate Ministry, Edgar F. “Preacher” Hallock Chair of Baptist Student Work

Herbert Bateman, Ph.D.
Professor of New Testament

Robert W. Bernard, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Modern Languages and Director of Modern Languages Studies Programs

David Paul Bertch, D.Min., Ph.D.
Professor of Humanities

Deron J. Biles, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Old Testament and Dean of Extension Education

Wesley Black, Ph.D.
Professor of Student Ministry, Associate Dean for the Research Doctoral Program, Jack D. and Barbara Terry Chair of Religious Education

Craig A. Blaising, Th.D., Ph.D.
Professor of Theology and Executive Vice President and Provost

Edgar G. Cajas, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Church Music

Robert L. Caldwell, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Church History

Charles Carpenter, M.Hum., M.A.Th.
Associate Professor of English

Frank Catanzaro, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Adult Education and Counseling, Associate Dean of the D.Ed.Min Program

Vern Charette, Th.M.
Instructor of Preaching

Dongsun Cho, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Historical Theology

Angela F. Cofer, D.M.A.
Professor of Voice

William W. Colson, D.M.A.
Distinguished Professor of Music Theory and Composition

Dan R. Crawford, D.Min.
Senior Professor of Evangelism and Missions and Chair of Prayer Emeritus

Thomas Davis, Ph.D.
Professor of Archaeology and Biblical Backgrounds

William A. Dembski, Ph.D., Ph.D.
Research Professor of Philosophy

Johnny Derouen, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Student Ministry

Esther Díaz-Bolet, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Administration

Travis Dickinson, M.A., M.A., M.A.
Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Christian Apologetics

C. Berry Driver, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Systematic Theology and Dean of Libraries

Jason Duesing, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Historical Theology and Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, President's Office

Keith E. Eitel, D.Miss., D.Th.
Professor of Missions, Director of the World Missions Center, and Dean

Patricia Ennis, Ed.D.
Distinguished Professor of Homemaking and Director of the Homemaking Program

William E. Goff, Th.D.
Professor of Christian Ethics

Rudolph D. González, Ph.D.
Professor of New Testament and Dean of the William Marshall Center for Theological Studies

Paul L. Gritz, Ph.D.
Professor of Church History

Garry Joe Hardin, II, D.M.A.
Associate Professor of Instrumental and Jazz Studies

Paul M. Hoskins, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of New Testament

John B. Howell, M.A., Th.M.
Assistant Professor of Philosophy

Fang-Lan Hsieh, Ph.D.
Associate Dean of Libraries and Bowld Music Librarian

David Hutchison, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of New Testament

Stephen P. Johnson, D.M.A.
Associate Professor of Music Theory and Composition and Dean

Ira "Mac" Jones, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Christian Education

Friedhelm Jung, Th.D.
Professor of Systematic Theology and Director of the Master of Arts in Theology Program, Bonn, Germany Extension

Michael N. Keas, Ph.D.
Professor of the History and Philosophy of Science

Kevin D. Kennedy, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Theology

Karen Kennemur, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Children's Ministry

Thomas Kiker, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry

Donald Kim, M.Div.
Assistant Professor of Bible

Jeremiah Kim, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology and Director of Korean D.Min. Studies

Kelly King, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Childhood Education

George L. Klein, Ph.D.
Professor of Old Testament, Senior Associate Dean, and Associate Dean for the Ph.D. Program

John D. Laing, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Systematic Theology and Philosophy

Margaret Lawson, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Foundations of Education

Jason K. Lee, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Historical Theology

Steve Lee, Ph.D.
Nehemiah Professor of Baptist Church Planting

Mark R. Leeds, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology, Registrar, and Associate Vice President for Institutional Research and Assessment

Evan Lenow, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Ethics

Yoon-Mi Lim, D.M.
Albert L. Travis Chair of Organ and Associate Professor of Organ

R. Allen Lott, Ph.D.
Professor of Music History and Associate Dean, Academic Division

Tony T. Maalouf, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Missions and Director of the Islamic Studies Program

Robert (Bob) Mathis, Ed.D., Ph.D.
Professor of Administration

W. Michael McGuire, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Psychology and Counseling

Matthew McKellar, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Preaching

David McQuitty, Ph.D.
Professor of Administration

Marcia McQuitty, Ph.D.
Professor of Children's Ministry, Bessie M. Fleming Chair of Childhood Education

David Mills, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Evangelism and Associate Dean for Applied Ministries

Craig V. Mitchell, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Ethics

Eric A. Mitchell, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biblical Backgrounds and Archaeology

John Moldovan, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Evangelism, Missions, and Intercultural Studies, and George W. Bottoms Chair of Missions

Mike Morris, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Missions

Ishwaran Mudliar, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Old Testament

Miles S. Mullin, II, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Church History

Patricia Nason, Ph.D.
Professor of Foundations of Education

Steven M. Ortiz, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Archaeology and Biblical Backgrounds and Director of the Charles D. Tandy Archaeology Museum

Robert M. Overton, D.Min.
Professor of Pastoral Ministry, Director of Applied Ministries, and Associate Dean

Waylan Owens, Ph.D.
Dean of the School of Church and Family Ministries, Associate Professor of Pastoral Ministry

Dorothy K. Patterson, D.Min., D.Theol.
Professor of Theology in Women's Studies

Paige Patterson, Ph.D.
Professor of Theology, L.R. Scarborough Chair of Evangelism ("Chair of Fire"), and President

Edward H. Pauley, Ph.D.
Professor of Philosophy and Vice Provost for Academic Programs

Helmuth Pehlke, Th.D.
Professor of Old Testament for the Bonn, Germany Extension

David Penley, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Counseling

Benjamin B. Phillips, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology and Associate Dean

Robert Phillips, Ph.D.
Associate Dean of Roberts Libraries

Scott Preissler, Ph.D.
Professor of Stewardship and Bobby L. and Janis Eklund Chair of Stewardship

Stephen Presley, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Biblical Interpretation

Matt Queen, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Evangelism and Faculty Administrator for Doctoral Studies

J. David Robinson, D.M.A.
Professor of Voice

Richard Ross, Ph.D.
Professor of Student Ministry, J. M. Price Chair of Religious Education

Daniel R. Sanchez, D.Min., Ph.D.
Professor of Missions, Director of the Scarborough Institute for Church Planting and Growth, Vernon D. and L. Jeannette Davidson Chair of Missions, and Associate Dean for Master's Programs

Matt Sanders, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Greek

Samuel Shahid, Ph.D.
Senior Professor of Missions

Chris Shirley, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Adult Ministry

John E. Simons, D.M.A.
Professor of Church Music Ministry and Associate Dean, Community Relations

Gregory S. Smith, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President for Academic Administration and Assistant Professor of Bible

Robert C. Smith, D.M.A.
Professor of Piano

Steven W. Smith, Ph.D.
Dean and Professor of Communication

Harvey Solganick, Ph.D.
Professor of Humanities

Aaron Son, Ph.D.
Professor of New Testament

Tom Keumsup Song, D.F.A.
Thad Roberts Chair of Church Music Ministry, Associate Professor of Church Music, and Associate Dean, Undergraduate Music

Jill T. Sprenger, D.M.A.
Professor of Piano

Ryan Stokes, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Old Testament

Teresa (Terri) Stovall, Ph.D.
Dean of Women's Programs, Associate Professor of Women's Ministries

Paul Stutz, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Administration and Church Recreation

John W. Taylor, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of New Testament

Mark E. Taylor, Ph.D.
Professor of New Testament and Associate Dean for Master's Programs

Jack D. Terry, Jr., Ph.D.
Professor of Foundations of Education, Vice President Emeritus for Institutional Advancement, Special Assistant to the President

David R. Thye, D.M.A.
Robert L. Burton Chair of Conducting and Professor of Conducting

Thomas White, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Systematic Theology and Vice President for Student Services and Communications

Michael Whitlock, M.A.Th.
Instructor in Theology

James (Jim) R. Wicker, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of New Testament and Director of Web Based Education

Terry Wilder, Ph.D.
Professor of New Testament

Joshua Williams, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Old Testament

James Lee Williams, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of History and Associate Dean

John Wilsey, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of History and Christian Apologetics

W. Michael Wilson, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Associate Dean for Applied Ministries

Douglas A. Wood, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Education and Worship and Director of Chapel Worship

Donald Wyrtzen, Th.M.
Professor of Music

Malcolm B. Yarnell, D. Phil.
Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, Director of the Center for Theological Research, and Director of the Oxford Study Program, Editor of the Southwestern Journal of Theology

William R. (Rick) Yount, Ph.D., Ph.D.
Professor of Foundations of Education

Accreditation

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033, Telephone: 404-679-4500) to award bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. The seminary is also accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (10 Summit Park Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1103, Telephone: 412-788-6505). Comprehensive information on Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary's ATS designations can be accessed through the ATS list of member schools. The School of Church Music is an accredited member institution of the National Association of Schools of Music. Each of these accrediting bodies stands ready to respond to accreditation related issues. All other inquiries about Southwestern should be directed to the seminary at 817-923-1921.

The Seminary's Heritage

The vision to provide trained ministers of the Gospel for America's western frontiers was held by B. H. Carroll for many years. His dream saw its fruition in the establishment of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary more than 100 years ago.

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary was an outgrowth of the theological department, which had been established in 1901 at Baylor University, Waco, Texas. In 1905, the department became Baylor Theological Seminary with five professors on the teaching staff.

The Baptist General Convention of Texas authorized the separation of the seminary from Baylor University in 1907. At that time the seminary was given a new name, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a separate board of trustees.

The seminary was chartered on March 14, 1908, and functioned on the Waco campus until the summer of 1910. Several Texas cities made strong bids for the new institution. The seminary accepted the offer made by Fort Worth citizens under the leadership of Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Winston. A campus site and enough funds to build the first building were provided. The first building was named Fort Worth Hall in honor of its new location. In 1925, control of the seminary passed from the Texas convention to the Southern Baptist Convention.

From the beginning, the major thrust of the seminary has been to provide theological training for "preachers of the Gospel." Today its graduates serve in numerous Christian ministries in local churches and the denomination as well as on mission fields around the world. From its inception Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary has sought to link research and academic achievement with expository preaching and a vigorous program of missions and evangelism.

In 1915, two departments were created to complement the School of Theology: the departments of religious education headed by J. M. Price, and gospel music headed by I. E. Reynolds. Six years later in 1921, these departments became full-fledged schools. The School of Gospel Music became the School of Sacred Music in 1926 and underwent another title change in 1957 when the present School of Church Music name was adopted. The School of Religious Education was renamed the School of Educational Ministries in 1997 and received a new name again in 2009 when it became the Jack D. Terry School of Church and Family Ministries.

The early twenty-first century has witnessed a further expansion of the seminary's educational program as three new schools have been established. In 2004, the Houston extension campus became a full degree granting site and was named the J. Dalton Havard School for Theological Studies. In 2005, the division of evangelism and missions in the School of Theology was reorganized as the Roy J. Fish School of Evangelism and Missions. Also, that same year, the trustees approved the founding of the seminary's first undergraduate institution, the College at Southwestern.

The seminary has had eight presidents. B. H. Carroll, the first president, served from the embryonic stages of the school until his death in November 1914.

L. R. Scarborough, elected president in February 1915, retired in 1942 and was followed by E. D. Head.

E. D. Head, who served until his retirement in 1953.

J. Howard Williams became president in August 1953 and served until his death in April 1958.

Robert E. Naylor became the fifth president on September 1, 1958. He retired July 31, 1978, and was named president emeritus until his death in February 1999.

Russell H. Dilday was elected sixth president of Southwestern Seminary by the board of trustees on November 22, 1977. He served as president from August 1978 until March 1994.

Kenneth S. Hemphill became the seventh president on July 28, 1994, by a vote of the board of trustees. He served as president from July 1994 until July 2003.

Current President, L. Paige Patterson was elected as the eighth president of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary on June 24, 2003, by a vote of the board of trustees.

Campus Facilities

Main Campus, Fort Worth, Texas

The 200-acre main campus is located in Fort Worth, Texas, on the highest natural elevation in Tarrant County, known as Seminary Hill. It now includes 14 main buildings plus the Student Village, B. H. Carroll Park, Garrett Manor, E. D. Head Apartments, Seminary Drive Duplexes, other perimeter housing, the Norton Landscape Facility, and the James R. Leitch Physical Plant. The seminary is easily accessible from any point in the country by air travel, and may be reached by passenger vehicle via Interstate 20 and James Avenue or Interstate 35W and Seminary Drive.

B. H. Carroll Memorial Building

Located in the heart of the campus, a beautiful domed building with stately Ionic columns, the Memorial Building has become the hallmark of the seminary. Its three wings are connected with a central rotunda. The rotunda, under the dome, displays oil paintings of seminary presidents. B. H. Carroll was the founder and first president of the seminary.

Scarborough Hall houses administrative offices and the School of Theology classrooms and faculty offices. It also contains the Tom and Evelyn Linebery Preaching Center, which houses the Scott L. Tatum Preaching Chapel, the Herman Jared and Patsy Ruth Smith Preaching Chapel, and the Billy E. and Juanita Harrell Classroom. The wing is named for L. R. Scarborough, the second president of the seminary.

Truett Auditorium is named for George W. Truett who served for many years as chairman of the board of trustees and as pastor of the First Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas, from 1897 to 1944. It is located in the south wing of the Memorial Building and seats 1097 people.

Fleming Hall houses additional administrative and faculty offices, Admissions, Housing, International Student Services, Media Services, and classrooms. It is named for the late William Fleming of Fort Worth, a longtime seminary benefactor.

A. Webb Roberts Library

Located to the east of the Memorial Building, it houses the library collection of almost 500,000 volumes, an audio-visual and computer learning center and classroom, special collections and archives, the archaeological museum, and other research facilities. The staff provides a full range of services including personal and group library instruction, a writing lab, research assistance, interlibrary loan service, and help with access to major computer based information services including the Internet. A. Webb Roberts (1898-1984) was a Dallas layman and a Distinguished Life Member of the President's Club at Southwestern. See below for detailed information on Southwestern's libraries.

George E. Cowden Hall

The School of Church Music occupies Cowden Hall, which is located on the northeast corner of the campus. Studios, offices, classrooms, rehearsal rooms, and practice rooms are housed in this impressive building. Instruments available for instruction and practice include a four-manual Casavant organ, a three-manual Moeller organ, and newly purchased Steinway grand pianos. Performance spaces include the 488-seat Reynolds Memorial Chapel in Cowden Hall and the 1097-seat Truett Auditorium, a component of the B. H. Carroll Memorial Building.

The Riley Center at Southwestern

The Riley Center houses guest rooms and conference space. There are 55 guest rooms for campus visitors and conference attendees. The W.P. Collier Conference Center provides a fully operational conference facility as well as additional office space for the campus.

Kathryn Sullivan Bowld Music Library

Donated by Kathryn Sullivan Bowld, this 30,000-square-foot addition to Cowden Hall completed in 1993 contains more than 400,000 items, including printed music, books, periodicals, and video and audio recordings. The Robert Douglass Treasure Room contains rare materials, especially early psalters and hymnals. The building also contains soundproof practice rooms, an electronic piano teaching facility, a classroom, a conference room, and a computer lab devoted to music technology.

J. M. Price Hall

Price Hall, located on the west side of the campus is named for the first dean of the School of Church and Family Ministries. It was designed to function as a model for teaching all phases of Christian education, both academic and practical. This building also includes faculty offices and the Curriculum Center.

Robert E. Naylor Student Center

The student center houses the Dining Services offices, Residential Dining Room, Wild Bill's Southwestern Café, a refreshment area, and banquet rooms. Parlors, lounge, reception areas, post office, copy center, offices, and conference rooms are also located in this building. It has become the center for seminary community life. The center is named for the fifth president of the seminary.

Former Seminary Presidential Residence

Located at 4441 Stanley Avenue on the Fort Worth Campus, this residence houses the Roy J. Fish School of Evangelism and Missions offices and the World Missions Center.

Fort Worth Hall

The first building to be constructed on the Fort Worth campus in 1910 was named for the city of Fort Worth. Today it houses the administrative offices of the College at Southwestern and is used as a residence hall for men. Fort Worth Hall also contains guest rooms available by reservation.

Floy Barnard Hall

Named for a former dean of women, Barnard Hall is the residence hall for single women. Guest rooms are available by reservation.

J. Howard Williams Student Village

Located north of the main campus across Seminary Drive, the complex provides one-, two-, and some three-bedroom housing for 328 families. The project is named for the fourth president of the seminary.

B. H. Carroll Park Apartments

Named for the first president of the seminary, this 21-acre housing area has 184 units for families in duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes. These apartments are located several blocks from the campus.

E. D. Head Apartments

Located seven blocks east of the main campus, the 54 units include both one- and two-bedroom apartments. The apartments are named for the third president of the seminary.

Garrett Manor Apartments

Located south of campus, the 70 unit complex contains one-, two-, and three-bedroom units. The complex is named for Jenkins Garrett who served on the seminary's Development Foundation from 1960-1996. Mr. Garrett is also a member of the Southwestern Advisory Council.

Walsh Counseling Center

This facility is named for the F. Howard Walsh family of Fort Worth. Walsh served as a seminary trustee from 1963-1976. The Walsh Counseling Center houses the Department of Biblical Counseling for the School of Church and Family Ministries. Counseling expertise is available to the students of Southwestern Seminary and their families, the Fort Worth community, and the Metroplex.

Myra K. and J. Roy Slover Recreation Aerobics Center

The Recreation and Aerobics Center (RAC) exsists to serve Southwestern by promoting physical and spiritual wellness while increasing community all for the glory of God.

The center is comprised of a gymnasium with an indoor track, four racquetball courts, snack area, locker rooms, a state of the art cardio vascular activity room, a strength training room, a classroom, and a multipurpose aquatics facility. Adjacent to the center are lighted tennis courts, an outdoor track, a sand volleyball court, and playing fields. The center is named for the Slovers, seminary benefactors from Liberty, Texas. The center also houses the Financial Aid Office.

The Recreation Aerobics Center program offerings include: Physical Fitness and Personal Training, Aquatics (Swimming Lessons), Intramural Sports, a variety of aerobic classes, Outdoor Recreation, and various family oriented special events.

Carl E. Norton Landscape Facility

This facility, located at 4716 Warren Avenue houses the landscape support activities for the main campus and student housing. The building is named for Carl E. Norton who began the campus beautification process in 1979.

James R. Leitch Physical Plant Facility

This facility houses the maintenance support activities for the main campus and student housing. In addition, campus support services, purchasing, central receiving, and the central stores warehouse are located in this facility at 2101 Yates Street. The building is named for James R. Leitch who served the seminary from 1954 to 1987 as Physical Plant Director.

Houston Campus

Southwestern Seminary has had a presence in the Houston area since 1975, but it was not until 2002 that the Seminary secured a permanent site for extension studies when Park Place Baptist Church deeded their facilities to the seminary.  In October 2003, the trustees named the campus at Park Place the J. Dalton Havard Center in honor of the Houston-based evangelist. In April 2004, the name was changed again to the J. Dalton Havard School for Theological Studies, offering the Master of Divinity and the Master of Arts in Christian Education degrees in their entirety at the Houston campus. In 2009, Southwestern added the Master of Arts in Theology and the Master of Arts in Lay Ministry to the list of complete degree offerings for the Houston campus.

Since 2002, Southwestern Seminary has renovated the Park Place facility to expand its usefulness as a center for theological education.  The improvements to the facility include a beautifully designed foyer which serves as a place to welcome guests to the campus, updated classroom space, and new administrative offices.

The current facility also includes a library with over 4100 volumes, a student lounge where students can take a break between classes, and a 2400 seat sanctuary.

The Libraries

Southwestern's library system includes the A. Webb Roberts Library, the Kathryn Sullivan Bowld Music Library, the Counseling Center Collection, the World Mission Center Collection, and the libraries of the Havard School of Theological Studies in Houston and the Marshall Center of Theological Studies in San Antonio. There is also a small book collection at the off-campus site in Little Rock. The staff of 9 librarians, 6 full-time support persons, and 64 part-time workers provide personalized service while developing an expanding collection. The library collection has over one million items of all types.  The libraries' Acquisition and Cataloging Departments add approximately 5,200 books each year.  Because the seminary catalog has been online since 1982, the current SIRSI Unicorn system enables the library staff to manage the collection efficiently and allows users around the world to search more than 85% of the libraries' total holdings.

A. Webb Roberts Library

The A. Webb Roberts Library, opened in 1982, supports the curricula of The College at Southwestern, the School of Theology, the School of Church and Family Ministries, and the Roy Fish School of Evangelism and Missions. Almost 60 percent of the books in the general collection relate to theology, church history, and vocational ministry. Other subjects include philosophy, psychology, world religions, archaeology, general history, and Christian art and literature.

The Reference Department staff in Roberts Library offer instruction and other assistance in the use of the library and its resources, including the library catalog and electronic databases. Each year they loan almost 3,000 items to other libraries and receive about 2,500 items for Southwestern students and faculty. The reference librarians offer both credit and non-credit courses in library research.

The Serials Department currently receives approximately 2,150 periodical titles supporting the seminary's curriculum along with a few general interest magazines and newspapers. Here, too, are kept Baptist state convention annuals, Baptist state newspapers, and the SBC annuals. Total periodical title holdings approach 8,500. The library's extensive microform collection provides primary source materials, including early British Baptist publications, older materials from Yale Divinity School's Day Mission collection, and microprint copies of extant books published in the United States through 1800.

The Charles D. Tandy Archaeological Museum, located on the first floor of Roberts Library, displays artifacts from Tel Batash in Israel (the biblical Timnah mentioned in Judges 14:1-5) and other biblical places and periods.  It also serves as the archaeology lab for the seminary's Tandy Institute for Archaeology program.

The library's second floor has book shelving for Bibles, commentaries, and other sources for biblical study. The variety of seating arrangements permits several students to use the area at one time.

The J. T. and Zelma Luther Archives houses the seminary archives, original copies of all theses and dissertations completed for advanced degrees, and Special Collections. Among these collections are the Rare Book Collection, the Geoffrey and Beryl Breed Collection (British Baptist history), the William R. Estep Collection (Reformation and Anabaptist studies), the Lonnie Quillen Collection (Christianity in Africa), and historical and missionary artifacts. The Robert A. Baker Church History Room brings many of these collections together in place with study tables and carrels for advanced researchers.

The Audio-Visual Learning Center contains almost 49,000 non-print media, including video tapes, spoken audio tapes, CDs, DVDs, kits, transparencies, filmstrips, slides, and games. Thirty-four individual carrels provide the equipment and space to view or hear this media.

The John and Cynthia Thomas Library Computer Learning Center, opened in 1997, provides students computers with high-speed Internet access, the latest Microsoft Office software, and assorted Bible study programs. Most students use the center to complete course related assignments. Students also have access throughout the library to the campus' student wireless network.

The John and Vida Cooper Faculty-Doctoral Study Area provides privacy and security for those engaged in sustained research. One hundred forty study carrels are available to doctoral students and others; faculty use one of the twenty-two study rooms.

The Library Writing Center provides individuals with personalized writing instruction and peer review.

The third level of A. Webb Roberts Library contains almost nine miles of shelving with space for more than one hundred thousand added volumes.

Kathryn Sullivan Bowld Music Library

The Kathryn Sullivan Bowld Music Library is located in a three-level building annexed to the southeast side of Cowden Hall. It contains a carefully chosen, well-rounded collection of books, scores and octavos, as well as audio and video recordings. The collection emphasizes church music but contains a large selection of works from the great masters of the past to modern avant-garde and contemporary compositions. Among its resources are the complete works of major composers, scholarly anthologies, church music collections, and worship books. Approximately 400 music periodical titles provide current tools for research. Electronic resources are also available to both students and professors through commercial online databases and multimedia computer software. Because of the school's international connections, there is a significant representation of indigenous Christian music materials that include instruments, recordings, and scores.

The library owns an extensive hymnology collection, housed in the Robert S. Douglass Treasure Room. This room contains over 9,000 rare books, hymnals, and scores, including editions of early 17th- and 18th-century psalters such as the 1629 Sternhold and Hopkins The Whole Booke of Psalmes, shape-note tune books such as The Sacred Harp and The Southern Harmony, and gospel songbooks such as Bliss and Sankey's Gospel Hymns and Sacred Songs.

The Treasure Room of the music library also holds several important collections, most notably the George C. Stebbins Collection which contains over 1,100 items and includes hymnals, sacred songbooks, histories, biographies, and scrapbooks related to American and British hymnody dating from the mid-18th century to mid-20th century. The essence of this collection is gospel hymnody of the 19th century revival movements. The William J. Reynolds Collection has more than 1,500 titles, mostly hymnals from various denominations and nationalities and church music books.

Two grants from the American Theological Library Association (ATLA) have allowed the library to digitize shape-note tune books and make digital recordings of different Southern Baptist worship services. Anyone may view these collections at the ATLA website. The staff continue to work on other projects as well.

State-of-the-art listening equipment and an electronic piano enable students to listen to some of the more than 20,300 recordings or browse almost 328,600 music scores and octavos. There are also several stations with televisions, VCRs, and DVD players for watching the 1,200 videos and DVDs in its collection. A computer lab located in the library provides computers equipped with the latest version of Finale software and MIDI keyboards for instruction in composition.

School of Church and Family Ministries Curriculum Center

The Curriculum Center displays most of the current curriculum materials produced by LifeWay Christian Resources, other SBC agencies, and the WMU. The staff maintain files of other material about practical ministry issues. A computer in the lab gives students access to several Southern Baptist Convention websites. Located in Price Hall and funded by the School of Church and Family Ministries, any seminary student may browse or review this material.

Other Collections

Southwestern's Libraries have established some smaller specialized collections elsewhere on the Fort Worth campus and at some off-campus centers. These collections at Houston, San Antonio, and Little Rock have major reference works and commentaries. Students enrolled in the Plano, and Shawnee programs use the libraries at the host institutions. The Counseling Center collection has materials that support the Baptist Marriage and Family Counseling Center's programs. Books and video recordings in The World Mission Center collection support people group research and planning for short-term mission projects.  The Horner House Library supports studies in the Women's Program.

The Six Schools of the Seminary and Local Communities

Schools

The College at Southwestern offers three bachelor's degrees, the Bachelor of Arts in Humanities, Bachelor of Arts in Music, and Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies. The College at Southwestern provides unique preparation for students who wish to engage culture and advance the gospel.

The School of Theology provides foundational theological education for the ever-widening circle of Christian ministry. This training is designed to prepare the student for effective pastoral ministry and other ministries of the church and to correlate the content and practice of the Christian faith.

The Fish School of Evangelism and Missions trains students to share the gospel of Jesus Christ both at home and abroad through degrees focused on evangelism, missions, Islamic studies, and church planting.

The Terry School of Church and Family Ministries is characterized by an energetic pioneering spirit that seeks to explore new and exciting frontiers in Christian Education. The school sets forth the place of education in the work of the church and emphasizes philosophy and principles of education, counseling, administration, and other expressions of Christian ministry.

The School of Church Music has led in providing church musicians for the denomination and is firmly committed to the philosophy that the local church is crucial in Christian work. The school emphasizes professional excellence and practical ministry.

The Havard School for Theological Studies, Houston, Texas. In 1975, Southwestern established an extension site for seminary studies on the Houston Baptist University campus as a joint endeavor with Houston Baptist University, and the Correlating Committee of the Colorado, Creath-Brazos, Galveston, Gulf Coast, San Felipe, San Jacinto, Trinity River, Tryon-Evergreen, and Union Baptist Associations. In 2002 the Park Place Baptist Church gave their facilities to the Seminary as a site for extension studies. In October 2003 the trustees named the campus at Park Place the J. Dalton Havard Center in honor of the Houston-based evangelist. In April 2004 they voted to give the center the status of the fourth school of the Seminary and named Dr. Denny Autrey as the first Dean of the new Havard School. At this site students can earn the B.S.B.S., M.Div., M.A.C.E., M.A.Th., and M.A.L.M. degrees without attending classes at the campus in Fort Worth.

Local Communities

The main campus of Southwestern Seminary is located in Fort Worth, Texas, a city with extensive educational, cultural, and recreational facilities. Fort Worth is known as the city "where the West begins" and is famous for its friendly western hospitality. Together with Dallas, Fort Worth is an integral part of a growing metropolitan and industrial complex. The Fort Worth-Dallas area comprises the sixth largest population center in the nation, with a combined total of approximately four million citizens.

Students at the Havard School in Houston, Texas enjoy a distinct metropolitan city which is home to more than 4.7 million people. The greater Houston area is the nation's third largest city. The city's strong economy leads to a diverse population with more than 90 language groups represented within the city's population. Houston is located on the upper Gulf Coast, 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico.

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Centers for Theological Education

Southwestern is committed to providing quality, conservative, theological education through its extension education ministry.  Extension education began under the challenge of President Naylor to “take the seminary to the minister [rather than] making the minister come to the seminary.”

Southwestern opened its very first extension center in the fall of 1975 in Houston with classes initially being held at Houston Baptist University. Since that time, in addition to Houston and Fort Worth, Southwestern has held classes through Extension Education in Albuquerque, College Station, Dallas, El Paso, Jacksonville, Little Rock, Lubbock, Marshall, Oklahoma City, Plano, Tulsa, Tyler, and Bonn, Germany.  The purpose of Extension Education at Southwestern is to provide the highest quality theological instruction at the optimal locations to maximize student development and facilitate their ability to achieve their academic goals.

Classes at all extensions are offered toward the MDiv and MACE degrees. Students must complete one year towards their degree (30 hours) at either the Fort Worth or Houston campuses. Online and compressed video courses do not count toward on-campus hours. For more information about Southwestern Seminary Extension Centers please contact Dr. Deron J. Biles, Dean of Extension Education, P.O. Box 22628, Fort Worth, Texas 76122-0487.

Shawnee, OK

Southwestern Seminary in Oklahoma was opened in 1976 on the campus of Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee located at 500 W. University Drive, Shawnee, OK.  This extension center began as a joint project between Southwestern, the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma, and Oklahoma Baptist University. Courses in Shawnee are normally offered on Mondays and are scheduled on a three-year rotations. For more information on classes in Shawnee see our website at http://www.swbts.edu/shawnee.

San Antonio, TX
William R. Marshall Center for Theological Studies

Southwestern Seminary in San Antonio began in 1977 through a partnership of Southwestern and nine local associations around the city.  Classes meet at the Castle Hills First Baptist Church located at 2220 Northwest Military Highway, San Antonio, TX.  In April 2006, the trustees approved the naming of the program in San Antonio as the William R. Marshall Center for Theological Studies and elected Dr. Rudy Gonzalez as the first dean of the Marshall Center. Courses are normally offered on Mondays and are scheduled on a three-year rotations.  For more information about Southwestern in San Antonio, contact Dr. Rudy Gonzalez. For more information on classes in San Antonio see our website at http://www.swbts.edu/sanantonio.

Little Rock, AR

Southwestern Seminary in Little Rock began in 1993 through a cooperative venture of the seminary and the Arkansas Baptist State Convention. Classes meet in the Arkansas Baptist State Convention building located at 10 Remington Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas.  Courses in Little Rock are offered on Mondays and are scheduled on a three-year rotation. For more information on classes in Little Rock see our website at http://www.swbts.edu/littlerock.

Plano, TX

Southwestern Seminary in Plano began in the spring of 2003 at Prestonwood Baptist Church located at 6801 W. Park Boulevard, Plano, Texas.

Courses at Prestonwood are offered on Mondays and Wednesdays and are scheduled on a regular rotation. In addition to classes towards an MDiv and MACE, undergraduate and certificate level classes are also offered at Prestonwood. For more information on classes in Plano see our website at http://www.swbts.edu/prestonwood.

Jacksonville, TX

This extension began as a joint partnership between Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, the Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary (BMATS), and Dogwood Trails Baptist Area in the spring of 2009. Classes are offered at BMATS located at 1530 East Pine Street, Jacksonville, TX. Courses are normally offered on Mondays and scheduled based on the joint agreement between BMATS and Southwestern. For more information on classes in Jacksonville see our website at http://www.swbts.edu/jacksonville.

El Paso, TX

Extension classes are offered in El Paso at Mountain View Baptist Church. The church is located at 4959 Hondo Pass Drive, El Paso, Texas. Classes meet on Saturdays. For more information on classes in El Paso see our website at http://www. swbts.edu/elpaso.

Bonn, Germany

In 2005, Southwestern Seminary began offering courses leading to the Master of Arts in Theology degree on the beautiful campus of the Bibelseminar in Bonn, Germany.

Students in Bonn can complete the entire Master of Arts in Theology with a concentration in Pastoral Ministry.  Classes are offered in German or in English with German translation by resident and visiting Southwestern faculty on a five week rotating schedule from October to June.

For information on the MATh offered in Germany see our website at http://www.bsb-online.de/en.html or contact Dr. Friedhelm Jung:

by mail at: Bibelseminar Bonn, Haus Wittgenstein
Ehrental 2-4, 53332 Bornheim-Roisdorf
by email at: fjung@bsb-online.de
or by phone at: +49 (0) 2222.701200

William R. Marshall Center for Theological Studies Faculty

Rudolph D. González, Ph.D.
Professor of New Testament and Dean of the William Marshall Center for Theological Studies

John Moldovan, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Evangelism, Missions, and Intercultural Studies, and George W. Bottoms Chair of Missions

Southwestern Online

In the fall of 2000 Southwestern began offering master's level courses online. A student may complete up to 49% of a degree online.

All of the courses are asynchronous which allows the student to log on to the class at the time of one's choice within a weekly assignment period. Students enrolling in an online course should expect to have a similar workload as an on-campus class. A student must be accepted to the seminary prior to enrolling in classes. There is a different fee structure for online courses.

Online learning enriches the educational experience by bringing together in one class students from around the world. Southwestern Online has students living across the USA as well as foreign countries.

For more information regarding online learning visit Southwestern Online or contact the office of the Director of Web-Based Education at Web-BasedEducation@swbts.edu.

Southwestern Online Core Courses

In order to help students plan their schedule more effectively, Southwestern Online offers core courses annually by semester. Each semester electives will also be added to the course list for that particular semester. For instance, normally there is an English Old Testament book elective every fall and an English New Testament book elective every spring. Each summer, Elementary Greek I and II will be offered as well as several other courses. As is the practice with on-campus courses, Southwestern Online may at some point have to cancel a course due to low enrollment.

 

SUMMER
Theology-Biblical Languages
GREEK-3356-I	Elementary Greek I & II
FALL		SPRING
Theology		Theology
OLDTS-3313-I	Basic Old Testament I	OLDTS-3323-I	Basic Old Testament II
NEWTS-3313-I	Basic New Testament I	NEWTS-3323-I	Basic New Testament II
NEWTS-3333-I	Great Themes of the NT	OLDTS-3333-I	Great Themes of the OT
ETHIC-4303-I	Christian Home	ETHIC-4303-I	Christian Home
ETHIC-4313-I	Basic Christian Ethics	PHILO-4313-I	Philosophy of Religion
SYSTH-3003-I	Systematic Theology I	SYSTH-3013-I	Systematic Theology II
PASMN-3313-I*	Foundations for Christian Ministry with Practicum	PASMN-3313-I	Foundations for Christian Ministry with Practicum
CHAHT-3103-I	Church History I	CHAHT-3113-I	Church History II
		BPTST-3203-I	Baptist Heritage
		BIBST-3203-I	Biblical Hermeneutics
Theology-Biblical Languages		Theology-Biblical Languages
HEBRW-4313-I	Elementary Hebrew I	HEBRW-4323-I	Elementary Hebrew II
HEBRW-5003-I	Hebrew Exegetical Method
GREEK-3313-I	Elementary Greek I	GREEK- 3323-I	Elementary Greek II
GREEK-4313-I	New Testament Greek I	GREEK-4323-I	New Testament Greek II
Evangelism & Missions		Evangelism & Missions
EVANG-3303-I	Contemporary Evangelism with Practicum	EVANG-3303-I	Contemporary Evangelism with Practicum
MISSN-3363-I	Introduction to Missiology with Practicum
Church and Family Ministries		Church and Family Ministries
EDMIN-3003-I	Ministry of Education	EDMIN-3003-I	Ministry of Education
ADMIN-3313-I	Admin. Leadership for Ministry	FOUND-4303-I	Principles of Teaching
CNSLN-3203-I	Principles of Biblical Counseling	HUMGR-3013-I	Biblical Perspective on Human Growth & Development

 

*In the Fall of 2012, PASMN-3503-I - Leadership for Christian Ministry will be offered in place of PASMN-3313-I - Foundations for Christian Ministry.

The College at Southwestern

Faculty

Steven W. Smith, Ph.D.
Dean and Professor of Communication

David Paul Bertch, D.Min., Ph.D.
Professor of Humanities

Charles Carpenter, M.Hum., M.A.Th.
Associate Professor of English

Travis Dickinson, M.A., M.A., M.A.
Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Christian Apologetics

Patricia Ennis, Ed.D.
Distinguished Professor of Homemaking and Director of the Homemaking Program

Michael N. Keas, Ph.D.
Professor of the History and Philosophy of Science

Donald Kim, M.Div.
Assistant Professor of Bible

Matt Sanders, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Greek

Gregory S. Smith, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President for Academic Administration and Assistant Professor of Bible

Harvey Solganick, Ph.D.
Professor of Humanities

Michael Whitlock, M.A.Th.
Instructor in Theology

James Lee Williams, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of History and Associate Dean

Purpose and Introduction

The purpose of the College at Southwestern is to provide a post secondary Christian education for students to minister the gospel of Jesus Christ effectively through their respective callings. The College at Southwestern is the baccalaureate school of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

The College Offers Three Baccalaureate Degrees

Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies

The purpose of the Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies program is to provide students with a foundational understanding of the Bible, Christian theology, the church, and worldviews so that they can effectively minister the gospel of Jesus Christ wherever God leads. The degee offers optional concentrations in Missions, Christian Education, Music, Homemaking, and Biblical and Theological Studies.

Bachelor of Art in Humanities

The Bachelor of Arts in Humanities degree focuses on the Bible and the history of Western ideas with optional concentrations in music, education, homemaking, biblical and theological studies, missions, and further study in the history of ideas. The purpose of the humanities program is to provide a Christian liberal arts education based on the history of ideas in order for students to minister the gospel of Jesus Christ effectively while engaging the culture through their respective callings. This degree is designed to equip students to understand and engage the cultural climate of our day. The degree accomplishes this by introducing the student to the history and development of Western thought, which shapes the culture. All students take a 60-hour core in History, Life, and Thought that integrates class lecture with readings in primary and secondary literature of the respective period. This degree program also requires all students to complete a 24- hour course of study in Bible and theology with opportunities for focused research in those disciplines. There are also 24 hours of general required classes and 21 elective hours. The total degree is 129 credit hours. Graduates of the College will be uniquely prepared to address the culture from a sound Biblical worldview.

The History, Life, and Thought core of the College B.A. is truly unique and builds from the beginning to the end of the program. Since philosophical, political, social, scientific, and other ideas grow out of earlier concepts, the need for a historical sequence is critical. As such, students will gain the most benefit from taking these courses in proper sequence. Other courses in the curriculum may be taken at any time, provided any necessary prerequisite coursework is completed first.

Bachelor of Arts in Music

The College also offers the Bachelor of Arts in Music which focuses on musical development while still maintaining a foundation in the Bible and the history of Western ideas. The Bachelor of Arts in Music offers three concentrations: worship, performance, and composition.

The College baccalaureate program is ideally suited for high school graduates who feel the Lord may be calling them to ministry. The degree presupposes that the student will be firmly committed to the Christian faith and open to God’s leadership. This degree will also prepare students to continue study at the graduate level.

The College curriculum leads students through a fascinating and rigorous learning experience. Before arrival, students should cultivate a strong spiritual life, emotional stability, a healthy lifestyle, and a positive attitude toward learning. Students should specifically develop strengths in reading, reasoning, and writing skills. All incoming students are strongly encouraged to take the college preparatory track, or its equivalent, or honors program in their high school studies before enrolling at the College.

The weekly chapel services at Southwestern seek to enhance the Christian qualities so vital to anyone seeking to serve the Lord. College students who do not transfer credits to Southwestern must pass six semesters of chapel to graduate from the College at Southwestern. Those students transferring credits will have the number of required semesters reduced based on the number of credits transferred. Students must register for chapel in order to receive credit for attendance. The exact number of required semesters will be communicated at the conclusion of the transfer process. Chapel services are regularly held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. unless otherwise posted. The services are held throughout the semester in Truett Auditorium. Guests and parents are always welcome.

All College students will be required to meet together three times per semester. Locations and dates will be posted at the beginning of each semester. These special meetings provide time to fellowship, pray, and worship together.Students are given chapel credit for attending these Second Front meetings.

Bachelor of Arts in Humanities (B.A.H.)

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
History, Life, and Thought
Early Western Civilization	HIS 1103	3
Early Western Civilization Seminar	IDE 1103	3
Church and Empires	HIS 1203	3
Church and Empires Seminar	IDE 1203	3
World Religions	HIS 2103	3
World Religions Seminar	IDE 2103	3
Renaissance and Reformation	HIS 2203	3
Renaissance and Reformation Seminar	IDE 2203	3
Baptist History and Heritage	HIS 2213	3
Enlightenment	HIS 3103	3
Enlightenment Seminar	IDE 3103	3
Fine Arts Perspectives of Life	FNA 3103	3
The 19th Century	HIS 3203	3
The 19th Century Seminar	IDE 3203	3
The Early 20th Century	HIS 4103	3
The Early 20th Century Seminar	IDE 4103	3
Introduction to Social Science	SOS 4103	3
Late 20th Century to the Present	HIS 4203	3
Late 20th Century to the Present Seminar	IDE 4203	3
Introduction to Natural Science	NAS 4203	3
English I- Rhetoric and Argument1	ENG 1103	(3)
Greek I or Latin I2	GRK or LTN 1103	3
Greek II or Latin II	GRK or LTN 1203	3
Greek III or Latin III	GRK or LTN 2103	3
Greek IV or Latin IV	GRK or LTN 2203	3
Reasoning/Lab	REA 1103 & REA 1100	3/0
Literary Interpretation/Lab	INT 1203 & INT 1200	3/0
Personal Evangelism	EVA 2201	1
International Mission Trip3	MIS 3201	1
Physical Education	PED 1101	1
Physical Education	PED 1101	1
Physical Education	PED 1101	1
Physical Education	PED 1101	1
Biblical and Theological Studies
Old Testament Survey	OTS 1103	3
Focused Study in Old Testament4	OTS 1203	3
New Testament Survey	NTS 2103	3
Focused Study in New Testament4	NTS 2203	3
Systematic Theology I	THE 3103	3
Focused Study on Theological Issues5	THE 3203	3
Systematic Theology II	THE 4103	3
Focused Study on Theological Issues5	THE 4203	3
Elective/Concentration6		21
Chapel7	CHP 1000	(6 semesters)
	Total	129

¹English I is required for all new students due to the intense reading and writing content in the curriculum.  Exemptions for enrollment in English I are based on the submission of ACT/SAT scores before the beginning of the semester in which the student begins. The minimum criteria for exemption are : 18 or higher on the English and Reading sections of the ACT, 450 or higher on the Reading and Writing sections of the SAT, or transferring in a score of "B" or higher in English Composition from another college or university.  Please note, international students seeking exemption must transfer in scores of "B" or higher for two semesters of English Composition. The three hours for this course are not included in the number of hours required for the degree but can count toward elective hours required for graduation.

²Students are required to take four semesters (two years) in either Greek or Latin.  Students cannot mix languages or take languages at the seminary level as course substitutions.  The goal is proficiency in one language.

³Students are required to go on one International Mission Trip over the course of their time at the College in order to graduate. To meet this requirement, the trip must be faculty-led by either one of the faculty members at the College at Southwestern or Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and the trip must be out of the country.

⁴Students are allowed to take multiple focused studies in a particular Testament as long as they have not taken the same course previously. Extra hours in Bible can count as electives.

⁵Students are required to have six hours of theology focused study.  They can take two THE 3203 courses or two THE 4203 courses or one of each to count for the six required hours of theology focused study as long as they have not previously taken the same course, i.e., they cannot take two theology focused studies on the Doctrine of Revelation. Students can also take multiple theology focused studies to count under electives, provided they have already met the six-hour requirement and have not previously taken the same course.

⁶Twenty-one hours of electives are available. These may be taken as free electives or the student may choose a prescribed concentration. Most concentrations are fifteen hours in length, leaving three hours for free electives. If a selected concentration requires more than 21 hours, then the overall length of the B.A. will exceed 129 hours.

⁷Non-transfer students are required to pass six semesters of chapel. Transfer students will have the number of required semesters reduced based on the number of hours transferred.

Bachelor of Arts in Humanities Concentrations

A student may obtain a concentration by using elective/concentration hours to complete the requirements described below.  Upon completion of a concentration, students will receive a certificate of their work.

History of Ideas

To add depth to the required curriculum, a student may elect a concentration of further study in the history of ideas. A broader scope of primary source readings become available, giving the student an enriched "Great Books" education. This is an excellent choice for all students interested in ministry.

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
What Is Really Real?: Metaphysics (Advanced Readings)	HIS 2123	3
Is It Possible To Know Anything?: Epistemology (Advanced Readings)	HIS 3163	3
How Do We Know Right From Wrong?: Ethics (Advanced Readings)	HIS 3173	3
What Is A Human Being?: Anthropology (Advanced Readings)	HIS 3223	3
Who Is In Charge Of This World?: Social Institutions (Advanced Readings)	HIS 3233	3
	Total	15

Education

This concentration explores the historical, philosophical and practical dimensions of education. The areas of study include the theories of learning, in both acquisition and application, at various stages of life.

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
History and Philosphy of Education	EDU 2103	3
Introduction to Christian Education and Ministry	EDU 2203	3
Theology and Education	EDU 3103	3
Principles and Methods of Teaching	EDU 3203	3
Master Teacher	EDU 4103	3
	Total	15

Biblical and Theological Studies

The Biblical and Theological Studies concentration further extends the Biblical Studies curriculum with additional courses in Bible and theology. Also required in this concentration are biblical languages—Hebrew and Greek.

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Hebrew I	HBR 1103	3
Hebrew II	HBR 1203	3
Biblical or Theological Studies Elective or Greek I *	BIB/THE or GRK 1103	3
Biblical or Theological Studies Elective or Greek II *	BIB/THE or GRK 1203	3
Biblical or Theological Studies Elective	BIB/THE	3
	Total	15

*The Biblical and Theological studies concentration requires 6 hours of both Hebrew and Greek but if a student choses to do Greek as part of their core requirements for the Humanities program then they can chose to do 6 hours of Biblical or Theological Studies electives.

Homemaking

This concentration prepares women to model the characteristics of a Godly woman as outlined in Scripture. This is done through instructing in homemaking skills, and developing insights into home and family, while continuing to equip women to understand and engage the culture of today. This concentration challenges women both intellectually and practically, equipping them to impact women and families for Christ.

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Required Courses
Orientation to Homemaking	HMK 1102	2
Biblical Model for the Home and Family	HMK 3103	3
Resource Management Practicum	HMK 4203	3
Choose 14 hours from the following
Financial Stewardship	STW 2103	3
Horner Homemaking Practicum	HMK 3001	1
Nutrition	HMK 3113	3
Home and Family Management	HMK 3123	3
Value of a Child	HMK 3203	3
Meal Preparation with Lab	HMK 3204	4
Basics of Design	HMK 4103	3
Clothing Construction with Lab	HMK 4204	4
Minimum hours needed to satisfy Homemaking Concentration requirements		22

Missions

The missions concentration provides CSW students with guided academic, linguistic, and evangelistic training both on campus and on the mission field. Students in the missions concentration will be involved in classes and a field practicum program that will equip them to effectively cross cultures, engage in international evangelism and disciple new believers.

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Introduction to Missions	MIS 2013*	3
Missions Practicum	MIS 3316*	6
Linguistics Practicum	MIS 3323*	3
Evangelism Practicum	EVA 3313*	3
	Total	15

*Students pursuing the Missions Concentration are not required to complete MIS 3201 and EVA 2201. This reduces the total hours required for the Bachelor of Arts in Humanities with a Concentration in Missions to 127 hours.

Music

The music concentration exists to provide foundational training and discipline of Christian musicians for the advancement of the Gospel through music ministry. Musical coursework, along with the unique depth of biblical studies, will equip students to encounter the world on a platform of excellence and integrity.

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Any Auditioned Ensemble* (four semesters)	ENS 1xx1	4
Applied Study
Five semesters from one of the following:
Instrument Organ Piano Voice Composition	INS 1101-3101 ORG 1101-3101 PIA 1101-3101 VOI 1101-3101 COM 2101-4101	5 (1 ea.)
Theory and Musicianship I	THY 1103	3
Theory and Musicianship II	THY 1203	3
	Total	15
*The student will choose from the following auditioned ensembles: Chamber Ensemble, Combo Lab, Guitar Ensemble, Handbell Ensemble, NewSound, Orchestra, Southwestern Chamber Chorale, Southwestern Singers, Southwestern Seminary Master Chorale, String Ensemble, and Wind Ensemble.

Bachelor of Arts in Music (B.A.M.)

The Bachelor of Arts in Music retains many of the core courses from the Bachelor of Arts in Humanities while providing a major in music. Students must declare a concentration in either Worship, Performance, or Composition by the time they begin their second semester.

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
History, Life, and Thought
Early Western Civilization	HIS 1103	3
Early Western Civilization Seminar	IDE 1103	3
Church and Empires	HIS 1203	3
Church and Empires Seminar	IDE 1203	3
World Religions	HIS 2103	3
World Religions Seminar	IDE 2103	3
Renaissance and Reformation	HIS 2203	3
Renaissance and Reformation Seminar	IDE 2203	3
Baptist History and Heritage	HIS 2213	3
Enlightenment	HIS 3103	3
Enlightenment Seminar	IDE 3103	3
The 19th Century	HIS 3203	3
The 19th Century Seminar	IDE 3203	3
The Early 20th Century	HIS 4103	3
The Early 20th Century Seminar	IDE 4103	3
Introduction to Social Science	SOS 4103	3
Late 20th Century to the Present	HIS 4203	3
Late 20th Century to the Present Seminar	IDE 4203	3
Introduction to Natural Science	NAS 4203	3
English I- Rhetoric and Argument 1	ENG 1103	(3)
Reasoning/Reasoning Lab	REA 1103/REA 1100	3/0
Literary Interpretation/Interpretation Lab	INT 1203/INT 1200	3/0
Personal Evangelism	EVA 2201	1
Mission Trip 2	MIS 3201	1
Biblical and Theological Studies
Old Testament Survey	OTS 1103	3
Focused Study in Old Testament	OTS 1203	3
New Testament Survey	NTS 2103	3
Focused Study in New Testament	NTS 2203	3
Systematic Theology I	THE 3103	3
Focused Study on Theological Issues3	THE 3203	3
Systematic Theology II	THE 4103	3
Focused Study on Theological Issues3	THE 4203	3
Concentration Courses
BAM Core		21
Students select a concentration in either Worship, Performance, or Composition		22-23
Chapel4	CHP 1000	(6 semesters)
Total		132-133

¹English I is required for all new students due to the intense reading and writing content in the curriculum.  Exemptions for enrollment in English I are based on the submission of ACT/SAT scores before the beginning of the semester in which the student begins. The minimum criteria for exemption are : 18 or higher on the English and Reading sections of the ACT, 450 or higher on the Reading and Writing sections of the SAT, or transferring in a score of "B" or higher in English Composition from another college or university.  Please note, international students seeking exemption must transfer in scores of "B" or higher for two semesters of English Composition. The three hours for this course are not included in the number of hours required for the degree but can count toward elective hours required for graduation.

²Students are required to go on one International Mission Trip over the course of their time at the College in order to graduate. To meet this requirement, the trip must be faculty-led by either one of the faculty members at the College at Southwestern or Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and the trip must be out of the country.

³Students are required to have six hours of theology focused study.  They can take two THE 3203 courses or two THE 4203 courses or one of each to count for the six required hours of theology focused study as long as they have not previously taken the same course, i.e., they cannot take two theology focused studies on the Doctrine of Revelation.

⁴Non-transfer students are required to pass six semesters of chapel. Transfer students will have the number of required semesters reduced based on the number of hours transferred.

Bachelor of Arts in Music Concentrations

Students select one of the following concentrations for the Bachelor of Arts in Music by the time they begin their second semester.

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Worship
Theory & Musicianship I	THY 1103	3
Theory & Musicianship II	THY 1203	3
Theory & Musicianship III	THY 2103	3
Applied Study - Eight semesters of one of the following:
Instrument Organ Piano Voice Composition (six semesters preceded by two semesters of another applied area)	INS 1101, 1201, 2101, 2201, 3101, 3201, 4101, 4201 ORG 1101, 1201, 2101, 2201, 3101, 3201, 4101, 4201 PIA 1101, 1201, 2101, 2201, 3101, 3201, 4101, 4201 VOI 1101, 1201, 2101, 2201, 3101, 3201, 4101, 4201 COM 2101, 2201, 3101, 3201, 4101, 4201	8 (1 ea.)
Piano Proficiency	PIA 1500	0
Music History Survey I	MHS 2103	3
Music History Survey II	MHS 2203	3
Music History Survey III	MHS 2303	3
Conducting Worship	CON 3102	2
Introduction to Creative Worship	WOR 3102	2
Principles of Worship Leadership	WOR 3202	2
Arranging for Worship	COM 4122	2
Worship Multimedia & Technology	WOR 3212	2
Church Music Education I	MUS 3102	2
Children's Choir Lab	MUS 3100	0
Internship (two semesters)	MUS 4100, 4200	0
Worship Ensemble (two semesters)	ENS 1161	2 (1 ea.)
Auditioned Ensemble* (four semesters)	ENS 1xx1	4 (1 ea.)
Performance Lab (eight semesters)	PFL 1100	0
Senior Worship Program	WOR 4000	0
	Total	44
Performance
Theory & Musicianship I	THY 1103	3
Theory & Musicianship II	THY 1203	3
Theory & Musicianship III	THY 2103	3
Theory & Musicianship IV	THY 2203	3
Applied Study - Eight semesters of one of the following:
Instrument Organ Piano Voice	INS 1101, 1201, 2101, 2201, 3101, 3201, 4101, 4201 ORG 1101, 1201, 2101, 2201, 3101, 3201, 4101, 4201 PIA 1101, 1201, 2101, 2201, 3101, 3201, 4101, 4201 VOI 1101, 1201, 2101, 2201, 3101, 3201, 4101, 4201	8 (1 ea.)
Recital	INS 4000, ORG 4000, PIA 4000, or VOI 4000	0
Piano Proficiency	PIA 1500	0
Auditioned Ensemble* (eight semesters)	ENS 1xx1	8 (1 ea.)
Music History Survey I	MHS 2103	3
Music History Survey II	MHS 2203	3
Music History Survey III	MHS 2303	3
Conducting I	CON 3112	2
Arranging	COM 4112	2
Non-Performance Music Elective		2
Internship (two semesters)	MUS 4100, 4200	0
Performance Lab (eight semesters)	PFL 1100	0
	Total	43
Composition
Theory & Musicianship I	THY 1103	3
Theory & Musicianship II	THY 1203	3
Theory & Musicianship III	THY 2103	3
Theory & Musicianship IV	THY 2203	3
Applied Study - Two semesters of one of the following:
Instrument Organ Piano Voice	INS 1101, 1201 ORG 1101, 1201 PIA 1101, 1201 VOI 1101, 1201	2 (1 ea.)
Applied Study in Composition	COM 2101, 2201, 3101, 3201, 4101, 4201	6 (1 ea.)
Recital	COM 4000	0
Piano Proficiency	PIA 1500	0
Auditioned Ensemble* (six semesters)	ENS 1xx1	6 (1 ea.)
Southwestern Seminary Master Chorale	ENS 1101	2 (1 ea.)
Music History Survey I	MHS 2103	3
Music History Survey II	MHS 2203	3
Music History Survey III	MHS 2303	3
Conducting I	CON 3112	2
Arranging	COM 4112	2
Non-Performance Music Elective		2
Internship (two semesters)	MUS 4100, 4200	0
Performance Lab (eight semesters)	PFL 1100	0
	Total	43
*The student will choose from the following auditioned ensembles: Chamber Ensemble, Combo Lab, Guitar Ensemble, Handbell Ensemble, NewSound, Orchestra, Southwestern Chamber Chorale, Southwestern Singers, Southwestern Seminary Master Chorale, String Ensemble, and Wind Ensemble.

Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Bible Study and Interpretive Methods	BIB 1113	3
Virtues of Godly Character	BIB 1123	3
The Narrative and Thematic Structure of the Bible	BIB 1223	3
The Christian Life	BIB 1213	3
Disciple-Making	BIB 2213	3
Survey of Church History	CHH 3213	3
English I- Rhetoric and Argument	ENG 1103	3
English II- Literary Structure and Composition	ENG 1203	3
English III- Research and Writing	ENG 2103	3
English IV- Principles of Speech	ENG 2203	3
Evangelism	EVA 2113	3
World Religions	HIS 2103	3
Baptist History and Heritage	HIS 2213	3
Western Civilization I	HIS 1113	3
Western Civilization II	HIS 1213	3
Introduction to Missions	MIS 2013	3
International Mission Trip1	MIS 3201	1
Math for Financial Management	MTH 3223	3
Health Science	NAS 1103	3
Issues in Physical Science	NAS 2203	3
Introduction to Natural Science	NAS 4203	3
New Testament Survey I	NTS 3113	3
New Testament Survey II	NTS 3213	3
New Testament Survey III	NTS 4113	3
Old Testament Survey I	OTS 2103	3
Old Testament Survey II	OTS 2203	3
Old Testament Survey III	OTS 3103	3
Physical Education	PED 1101	1
Physical Education	PED 1101	1
Physical Education	PED 1101	1
Physical Education	PED 1101	1
Introduction to Christian Apologetics	PHI 1203	3
History of Philosophy	PHI 3113	3
Contemporary Worldviews	PHI 4213	3
Principles and Structure of American Politics	SOS 3103	3
Study in American Religious Movements	SOS 3203	3
Contemporary Issues in American Culture	SOS 4113	3
Systematic Theology I	THE 3103	3
Systematic Theology II	THE 4103	3
Elective/ Concentration Hours2		18
Chapel3	CHP 1000	(6 semesters)
	Total	125

¹Students are required to go on one International Mission Trip over the course of their time at the College in order to graduate. To meet this requirement, the trip must be faculty-led by either one of the faculty members at the College at Southwestern or Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and the trip must be out of the country.

²Eighteen hours of electives are available. These may be taken as free electives or the student may choose a prescribed concentration. Most concentrations are fifteen hours in length, leaving three hours for free electives. If a selected concentration requires more than 21 hours, then the overall length of the B.S. will exceed 125 hours.

³Non-transfer students are required to pass six semesters of chapel. Transfer students will have the number of required semesters reduced based on the number of hours transferred.

Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies Concentrations

A student may obtain a concentration by using elective/concentration hours to complete the requirements described below.  Upon completion of a concentration, students will receive a certificate of their work.

 

Education

The education concentration explores the historical, philosophical and practical dimensions of education. The areas of study include the theories of learning, in both acquisition and application, at various stages of life.

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
History and Philosphy of Education	EDU 2103	3
Introduction to Christian Education and Ministry	EDU 2203	3
Theology and Education	EDU 3103	3
Principles and Methods of Teaching	EDU 3203	3
Master Teacher	EDU 4103	3
	Total	15

Biblical and Theological Studies

The Biblical and Theological Studies concentration further extends the Biblical Studies curriculum with additional courses in Bible and theology. Also required in this concentration are biblical languages—Hebrew and Greek.

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Hebrew I	HBR 1103	3
Hebrew II	HBR 1203	3
Greek I	GRK 1103	3
Greek II	GRK 1203	3
Biblical or Theological Studies Elective	BIB/THE	3
	Total	15

Homemaking

This concentration prepares women to model the characteristics of a Godly woman as outlined in Scripture. This is done through instructing in homemaking skills, and developing insights into home and family, while continuing to equip women to understand and engage the culture of today. This concentration challenges women both intellectually and practically, equipping them to impact women and families for Christ.

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Required Courses
Orientation to Homemaking	HMK 1102	2
Biblical Model for the Home and Family	HMK 3103	3
Resource Management Practicum	HMK 4203	3
Choose 14 hours from the following
Financial Stewardship	STW 2103	3
Horner Homemaking Practicum	HMK 3001	1
Nutrition	HMK 3113	3
Home and Family Management	HMK 3123	3
Value of a Child	HMK 3203	3
Meal Preparation with Lab	HMK 3204	4
Basics of Design	HMK 4103	3
Clothing Construction with Lab	HMK 4204	4
Minimum hours needed to satisfy Homemaking Concentration requirements		22

Missions

The missions concentration provides CSW students with guided academic, linguistic, and evangelistic training both on campus and on the mission field. Students in the missions concentration will be involved in classes and a field practicum program that will equip them to effectively cross cultures, engage in international evangelism and disciple new believers.

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Missions Practicum	MIS 3316*	6
Linguistics Practicum	MIS 3323*	3
Evangelism Practicum	EVA 3313*	3
Missions Elective		3
	Total	15
*Students pursuing the BS in Biblical Studies with a Missions concentration will not be required to fulfill MIS 3201 (One hour credit).

Music

The music concentration exists to provide foundational training and discipline of Christian musicians for the advancement of the Gospel through music ministry. Muscial coursework, along with the unique depth of biblical studies, will equip students to encounter the world on a platform of excellence and integrity.

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Any Auditioned Ensemble* (four semesters)	ENS 1xx1	4
Applied Study - Five semesters from one of the following:
Instrument Organ Piano Voice Composition	INS 1101-3101 ORG 1101-3101 PIA 1101-3101 VOI 1101-3101 COM 2101-4101	5 (1 ea.)
Theory and Musicianship I	THY 1103	3
Theory and Musicianship II	THY 1203	3
	Total	15
*The student will choose from the following auditioned ensembles: Combo Lab, Guitar Ensemble, Handbell Ensemble, NewSound, Orchestra, Southwestern Chamber Chorale, Southwestern Singers, Southwestern Seminary Master Chorale, String Ensemble, and Wind Ensemble.

Certificate in Biblical Studies

The Certificate in Biblical Studies provides students the opportunity to complete 30 hours of foundational courses. Upon completion of the certificate, students may transfer all hours into the Bachelor of Arts in Humanities or the Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies depending on which track that they choose.

Questions about the Certificate in Biblical Studies can be directed to the College at Southwestern at 817-923-1921 ext. 5806. Questions about the admission process can be directed to the Office of Admissions at 817-923-1921 ext. 2700.

Bachelor of Arts in Humanities Track

Track #1

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Old Testament Survey	OTS 1103	3
Old Testament Focused Study	OTS 1203	3
New Testament Survey	NTS 2103	3
New Testament Focused Study	NTS 2203	3
Systematic Theology II	THE 3103	3
Theology Focused Study*	THE 3203	3
Systematic Theology II	THE 4103	3
Theology Focused Study*	THE 4203	3
Baptist History and Heritage	HIS 2213	3
World Religions	HIS 2103	3
Total		30

*Students are required to have six hours of theology focused studies.  They can take two THE 3203 courses or two THE 4203 courses or one of each to count for their six required hours of theology focused studies if they have not previously taken the subject matter of the theology focused Study, i.e., they can not take two theology focused studies on the Doctrine of Revelation.

Bachelor of Science in Biblical StudiesTrack

Track #2

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Old Testament Survey I	OTS 2103	3
Old Testament Survey II	OTS 2203	3
Old Testament Survey III	OTS 3103	3
New Testament Survey I	NTS 3113	3
New Testament Survey II	NTS 3213	3
New Testament Survey III	NTS 4113	3
Systematic Theology I	THE 3103	3
Systematic Theology II	THE 4103	3
Baptist History and Heritage	HIS 2213	3
World Religions	HIS 2103	3
Total		30

Undergraduate Admissions

Prospective Student Services:

A special invitation to prospective students: If you are a prospective student and would like to visit our campus, please call and schedule a campus tour. We will provide lodging for one night and a meal with faculty/staff while you are here. A full campus tour will be provided along with an opportunity to visit with admissions counselors and faculty members.

You will be able to learn first-hand about life on the campus of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and the College at Southwestern, as well as life in the Fort Worth/Dallas area.

To arrange your visit and learn the specific details of being our guest, please contact:

Office of Recruiting
The College at Southwestern
P.O. Box 22740
Fort Worth TX 76122-0740
Call us at 1-800-SWBTS-01 or 817-923-1921, ext. 2700

Or e-mail us at admissions@swbts.edu

The application process can be completed online.

Frequently Asked Questions about the College at Southwestern:

About the College at Southwestern

Uniqueness of the Curriculum

Admissions and Orientation

Registration

Campus Life

About the College at Southwestern:

Question: What makes the College at Southwestern experience unique?

Answer: The uniqueness of the College at Southwestern is that every student on campus breathes the air of missions and evangelism. This is neither something academic nor something that is optional. The advancement of the Gospel is a call for each believer. To prepare students as lifelong learners, the student is challenged with one of the most robust educations possible. In short the uniqueness of the college is that of Southwestern as a whole: a passion for excellence in education, mission and evangelism, and academic rigor.

Question: Why is the program so challenging?

Answer: The ambition to train college students to be critical thinkers for life is huge. Therefore, the challenging nature of the program reflects the seriousness of that goal.

Question: What will a student be studying in the B.S. in Biblical Studies?

Answer: The biblical studies program at the College at Southwestern provides students with a foundational understanding of the Bible, Christian theology, the church, and worldviews so that they can effectively minister the gospel of Jesus Christ wherever God leads.

Question: What will a student be studying in the B.A. in Humanities program?

Answer: The College at Southwestern B.A. in Humanities degree is designed to equip the graduate to understand and engage the cultural climate of our day. The degree accomplishes this by introducing the student to the history and development of Western thought, which shapes the culture. All students take a 60-hour core in History, Life, and Thought that integrates class lecture with readings in primary and secondary literature of the period. This degree program also requires all students to complete a 24-hour course of study in Bible and theology with opportunities for focused research in those disciplines. There are also 24 hours of general required classes and 21 elective hours. The total degree is 129 credit hours. The graduates of the College will be uniquely prepared to address the culture from a sound Biblical worldview.  College students are required to go on one international mission trip as a requirement for graduation.  Beyond these requirements, the degree also allows the student to choose a concentration in one of six areas: History of Ideas, Education, Homemaking, Biblical and Theological Studies, Missions, and Music.

Question: For whom is the College B.A. in Humanities suited?

Answer: The College baccalaureate program is ideally suited for high school graduates who feel the Lord may be calling them to ministry. The degree presupposes that the student will be firmly committed to the Christian faith and open to God’s leadership. The College B.A. is designed to equip the graduate to understand and engage our post-modern culture. This degree will also prepare students to study at the graduate level.

Question:  Can I attend the College while still in high school?

Yes, Students must have a 3.0 GPA to be eligible to participate in classes at the College while still in high school. One freshmen level course per semester can be attempted by a junior in high school. Provided students earn a C or better in the classes taken during their junior year, two freshmen level courses per semester can be taken while a senior in high school. Students who are dually enrolled in the College and high school pay only tuition while enrolled under this status. Students interested in completing college and high school courses concurrently must be admitted through the admissions office.

Question: Is the College at Southwestern accredited?

Answer: Yes, The College at Southwestern and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary are accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia, 30033-4097; telephone number (404)679-4500) to award bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees. The seminary is also accredited by the Association of Theological Schools. The School of Church Music is an accredited member institution of the National Association of Schools of Music.

Question: Do many young women attend the College at Southwestern?

Answer: Yes, The College at Southwestern provides a unique education for young women. The percent of women in the College student body has increased each year since its inception. In fall 2008, the College added the homemaking concentration and initiated a Girls' Ministry to provide additional opportunities for young women attending the College. Southwestern places a high priority on young women and is confident that those who graduate from the College are prepared to pursue the callings God has placed on their lives. Throughout the program, they are making life connections and learning what it truly means to be a servant leader for Christ.  For more information regarding the Girls' Ministry, please contact the College office at (817)923-1921, ext. 5800 to request a packet.

Uniqueness of the Curriculum:

Question: Is the Humaities program essentially a philosophy major?

Answer: No. While the History, Life, and Thought core of the B.A. does have a strong philosophical current, it should not be misconstrued as a degree that focuses merely on the abstract. This program also requires a 24-hour biblical and theological component and affords each student the option of taking a concentration in areas of applied ministry such as music, education, homemaking, biblical and theological studies, missions or the history of ideas. The degree also requires two years (four semesters) of physical education, thus taking seriously the biblical principle of physical stewardship in ministry.

Question: What kinds of things can I do to prepare for the B.A. program?

Answer: The successful student enrolled in the the College B.A. will come prepared to embark in a fascinating and rigorous learning experience. Students should generally cultivate a strong spiritual life, emotional stability, a healthy lifestyle, and a positive attitude towards learning. Students should specifically develop strengths in reading, reasoning, and writing skills. All incoming students are strongly encouraged to take the college preparatory track, or its equivalent, or honors program in their high school studies before enrolling at the College.

Question: Will I have to take classes in sequence?

Answer: Yes. The History, Life, and Thought major core of the the College B.A. in Humanities is truly unique and builds from the beginning to the end of the program. Because philosophical, political, social, scientific and other ideas grow out of earlier concepts, the need for a historical sequence is self-evident. As such, students will gain the most benefit from taking these courses in proper sequence. Other courses in the curriculum may be taken at any time so long as any prerequisite coursework is completed first when applicable.

Question: If I miss a course in the sequence, can I pick it up later?

Answer: Yes. However, students are encouraged to take the courses in proper sequence as these build a foundation for the courses that follow.

Question:What “concentrations” are available for study?

Answer: The majors for Southwestern’s baccalaureate degrees are Humanities, Biblical Studies, and Music. Within the B.A. in Humanities program, the College offers five possible concentrations in the following areas: History of Ideas, Education, Missions, Music, and Homemaking. The B.A. in Music degree offers concentrations in Worship, Performance, and Composition. The B.S. in Biblical Studies offers concentrations in Education, Missions, Biblical and Theological Studies, Music, and Homemaking.

Admissions and Orientation:

Question: Are the parents of students welcome at orientation?

Answer: Yes. Parents are always welcome at the College and are encouraged to be involved in their children’s education. Parents wishing to spend a day on campus can secure lodging at the Riley Center. For reservations call (817) 923-1921, ext. 8800.

Question: Where should my parents and I park during orientation?

Answer: Family and incoming students should park in student perimeter parking.

Question: How do I get my student ID?

Answer: Students approved for admission can have their ID made at Southwestern Outfitters anytime after admission or they may have it made at the time of registration.

Question: Does the College give credit for advanced placement (AP) courses and exams taken in high school?

Answer: Yes, The College strongly recommends that prospective students take AP courses to prepare for their college studies. Students demonstrating an AP test/exam grade of 3 or better in certain AP subject areas may submit them for college credit. Only AP exams will be considered for possible credit and are subject to transcript evaluation. For more information, contact the Admissions Office to request a transfer credit evaluation packet. The AP school code for Southwestern is 4546.

Question: Can I transfer credit hours completed at another school?

Answer: Yes. All hours transferred into the College are subject to transcript evaluation which should be accomplished prior to registration by requesting a transfer credit evaluation through the College at Southwestern. A student must receive a C or better to receive transfer credit from another institution.

Question: What if I am an International student?

Answer: The College degrees are certified to admit international students on F-1 student visas. In addition to the requirements listed above, international students (F-1 visas) must supply the following:

• Statement of financial support. Department of Homeland Security requires that a student on an F-1 visa provide evidence of adequate financial support during the duration of status as a student.

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). All international students who are seeking to study who are not citizens of the United States or where English is not their first language must take TOEFL and have the score sent to the Admissions Office. A minimum score of 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) is required for undergraduate level admission.

• Transcript Evaluation. All transcripts of college level academic credit earned outside the United States must be evaluated through WES (www.wes.org). A High School diploma or its equivalent is required but does not need to be evaluated by WES.

• Alien Registration Receipt Card. All resident alien applicants must provide a copy of their Alien Registration Receipt Card I-551 (green card) with the application.

• Employment Authorization Document (EAD).  R-1 visa holders do not receive an EAD card but have received documentation located in their passport related to their length of status.

Southwestern provides an International Student Services Office. International students needing additional information or assistance may contact the Director of International Students at (817)921-1921, ext. 3970.

Registration:

Question: What is the tuition rate?

Answer: The tuition rate for Southern Baptist students is $222 per credit hour and $444 per hour for non-Southern Baptist students. All tuition rates and fees can be found on the Admissions page.

Question: What scholarships are available for the College student?

Answer: All students who are members of a Southern Baptist Church benefit from the generosity of Southern Baptist churches that give through the Cooperative Program for the training of ministerial students. All Southern Baptist students receive a Cooperative Program scholarship that reduces their personal tuition cost by 50 percent from $444 to $222 per semester hour. Beyond the Cooperative Program scholarship, students can apply for other financial assistance by contacting the Financial Aid Office at (817) 921-1921, ext. 3080. While the College does not participate in any federal or state-funded student aid programs including PELL grants and Stafford loans, students are eligible to apply for repayment deferments for most federal or state educational loans incurred while attending other colleges and universities. Veterans enrolled at the College may be eligible to receive VA benefits such as the GI Bill and Tuition Assistance.

Question: What tuition payment options are available?

Answer: At registration you will be able to select one of two payment options:

• Payment made in full by cash or check on the day you register.
• Payments may be made monthly through the F.A.C.T.S. program. Contact the Business Office for more information at (817) 921-1921, ext 2400.

Question: When do classes start?

Answer: Generally, the College will follow the same academic calendar as that of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. For orientation and registration information please visit the website at www.thecollegeatsouthwestern.com.

Question: When do I register for classes?

Answer: A new undergraduate student can participate in early advising and registration by calling the College offices at (817) 923-1921, ext. 5806 or the new undergraduate student can register for the first time during the orientation process. All new students are required to be advised before registering for classes. Returning students may take advantage of early registration as well (see schedule for dates).

Question: Who is my academic advisor?

Answer: An academic advisor will be assigned to you at the moment of acceptance to the College at Southwestern. For an advising appointment, call the College office at (817) 923-1921, ext. 5806.

Question: Can an undergraduate student take graduate level courses to meet the bachelor's requirements?

Answer: No. Baccalaureate students will need to take courses required for the program and electives from the undergraduate courses offered during any given semester.

Campus Life:

Question: Will I be required to live on campus?

Answer: Unmarried students who are under the age of twenty may live at home if it is within a fifty mile radius of the College. Unmarried students who are under the age of twenty and currently living outside of this radius will be required to move into a residence hall on campus. All eligible students (i.e., those taking six or more hours in a primary semester—Spring and/or Fall) may apply for student housing throughout the course of their studies at the College. Campus housing is well maintained and costs about 20-25 percent less than comparable apartments in the community. Students living on campus benefit from a convenient living location, reduced commute time, campus security, and timely maintenance.

Question: If I do choose to live on campus, when can I move in?

Answer: A student who has been approved for admission to the College should contact the housing office to secure housing. Once a student is assigned, he or she may move in up to a month in advance of the first day of class (subject to availability). See below for housing information:

Housing Office
(817) 923-1921, ext. 2330
housing@swbts.edu
www.swbts.edu/housing

Question: How are residence hall assignments made?

Answer: Housing assignments are made by the Housing Office. Applications are handled in the order in which they are received. The College has both male and female residence halls available, as well as apartments and single family units. The housing office will take individual needs and reasonable requests into consideration when assigning living quarters for incoming students. The following outlines the housing process:

• Housing applications are handled in the order in which they are received. A valid application must include the deposit. Note: For the best availability, prospective residents are encouraged to make application early, preferably four to six months prior to the requested move-in date. However, all eligible students are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience, even if it is less than four months away from their requested arrival date.
• A confirmation e-mail will be sent once the application and deposit have been received.
• Assignments are made 30 to 60 days in advance of the requested move-in date. Note: All assignments are subject to the eligibility of the applicant for and availability of the type of housing requested.
• While every effort is given to make assignments according to the preferences listed, there is no guarantee that one's first, second, or third choice can be filled due to potential limitations of eligibility or availability or both.
• An assignment e-mail will be sent once the assignment is made. Applicants are asked to respond to this e-mail by phone within two to three business days.
• At the time of confirmation an appointment is made to sign the lease and pick-up the keys.
• Rent begins on the date the keys are received and is pro-rated for the first month (based on a 30 day rental rate table).

Question: Is there a charge for parking?

Answer: No. The school issues parking permits at no cost to all registered students with vehicles. Students must register their vehicles with campus security in order to receive parking decals. All vehicles must have parking decals to park on campus or in campus housing areas.

Question: How do I receive mail at the College?

Answer: Residence hall students will receive a campus post office box number when they check in to the residence hall. On a space available basis, non-residence hall students may rent a box at the campus post office in the Naylor Student Center.

Question: Does the College have chapel services?

Answer: Yes. The chapel service at Southwestern is central to instilling the Christian qualities becoming to anyone seeking to serve the Lord.  College students who do not transfer credits to Southwestern must pass six semesters of chapel to graduate from the College at Southwestern.  Those students transferring credits will have the number of required semesters reduced based on the number of credits transferred.  The exact number of required semesters will be communicated at the conclusion of the transfer process.  Chapel services are regularly held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. unless otherwise posted. Guests and parents are always welcomed.  In addition to the regular chapel service at Southwestern, the College has implemented a separate student body gathering for college students called Second Front which will be held generally three times per semester from 10:50 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. for the purpose of unifying the college student body. Also, these meetings count as one of the required chapel services and are mandatory for all College students.

Question: When can I purchase my textbooks?

Answer: You will have an opportunity to purchase textbooks at the Lifeway Christian Bookstore located on campus.  A list of the textbooks for each class are listed at Lifeway approximately two weeks before classes begin for the semester.

Admissions Policies and Processes:

Who can (or should) attend the College at Southwestern?

Certain general credentials must be present in a prospective student’s life for admission to the College at Southwestern. In its admission policies, the College assumes the student is able to provide testimony of a salvation experience and Christian commitment, has been identified as a prospective minister by announced intent, proven conduct in accordance with Christian standards set forth in the Bible, active church involvement, and unqualified approval from the church where they are currently members. Some of these credentials include:

• Commitment to the Christian faith
• Evidence of a desire to serve the Lord and the church
• Moral integrity
• Emotional stability so as to be able to fill leadership responsibilities in church life
• Potential for responsible Christian ministry
• Record of solid academic achievement
• Promise of continued intellectual and spiritual growth
• Proficiency in English or the language in which the program is taught

Who must apply to attend the College at Southwestern?

Individuals seeking admission into any course of study at the College must submit an application for admission through the Office of Admissions. All supporting documents that are part of the admissions application must be received before an admission decision will be made. Registration for classes will be possible only after the Admissions Committee has granted approval for admission.

How early must I apply for admission to the College at Southwestern?

Applications may be received up to 12 months prior to the beginning of the semester you intend to enroll. If you delay enrollment for more than one semester, you will be asked to complete an updated application before once again being accepted for admission.

Who should delay submitting an application to the College at Southwestern?

Individuals who have been convicted of a crime, other than a traffic violation or a similar misdemeanor where only a fine was assessed, are usually required to wait a minimum of two calendar years after the sentence has been served (including probation) before submitting an application for admission.

Students who have been divorced for less than a year or who are currently separated are usually not accepted. The Admissions committee may also take theological, ethical, and other issues into consideration for acceptance.

What is included in the application for admission?

The basic application for admission to the College includes:

• Application form which calls for basic demographic information and a statement of Christian commitment.
• Nonrefundable application fee of $35.00.
• Church endorsement form completed by the church where you are currently a member. If the endorsement covers a period of membership for less than one year, an additional church endorsement from a second church is required by the Admissions Committee. For student fee purposes, denominational affiliation is determined by the church endorsement form submitted with the application.
• Personal references must be submitted from a minister of your church and two from persons who have known you for more than one year, such as a teacher, an employer, or a non-family friend.
• Official transcripts from high school and/or college. SAT, ACT, or THEA/TASP scores must be provided separately if they are not included on the high school or college transcript.
• Spouse/fiancé(e) information is required for applicants who are engaged or married.
• Immunization history form is required for applicants who are younger than 20 years of age.
• Any additional information requested by the Office of Admissions will be considered a supporting document and must be received before the application will be considered complete.

The School of Theology

Faculty

David L. Allen, Ph.D.
Professor of Preaching, Dean, Director of the Southwestern Center for Expository Preaching, and George W. Truett Chair of Ministry

Gerardo Alfaro, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Systematic Theology

Herbert Bateman, Ph.D.
Professor of New Testament

Robert W. Bernard, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Modern Languages and Director of Modern Languages Studies Programs

Deron J. Biles, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Old Testament and Dean of Extension Education

Craig A. Blaising, Th.D., Ph.D.
Professor of Theology and Executive Vice President and Provost

Robert L. Caldwell, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Church History

Vern Charette, Th.M.
Instructor of Preaching

Dongsun Cho, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Historical Theology

Thomas Davis, Ph.D.
Professor of Archaeology and Biblical Backgrounds

William A. Dembski, Ph.D., Ph.D.
Research Professor of Philosophy

C. Berry Driver, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Systematic Theology and Dean of Libraries

Jason Duesing, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Historical Theology and Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, President's Office

William E. Goff, Th.D.
Professor of Christian Ethics

Rudolph D. González, Ph.D.
Professor of New Testament and Dean of the William Marshall Center for Theological Studies

Paul L. Gritz, Ph.D.
Professor of Church History

Paul M. Hoskins, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of New Testament

John B. Howell, M.A., Th.M.
Assistant Professor of Philosophy

Friedhelm Jung, Th.D.
Professor of Systematic Theology and Director of the Master of Arts in Theology Program, Bonn, Germany Extension

Kevin D. Kennedy, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Theology

Thomas Kiker, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry

Jeremiah Kim, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology and Director of Korean D.Min. Studies

George L. Klein, Ph.D.
Professor of Old Testament, Senior Associate Dean, and Associate Dean for the Ph.D. Program

Jason K. Lee, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Historical Theology

Mark R. Leeds, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology, Registrar, and Associate Vice President for Institutional Research and Assessment

Evan Lenow, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Ethics

Matthew McKellar, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Preaching

Craig V. Mitchell, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Ethics

Eric A. Mitchell, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biblical Backgrounds and Archaeology

Ishwaran Mudliar, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Old Testament

Steven M. Ortiz, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Archaeology and Biblical Backgrounds and Director of the Charles D. Tandy Archaeology Museum

Dorothy K. Patterson, D.Min., D.Theol.
Professor of Theology in Women's Studies

Paige Patterson, Ph.D.
Professor of Theology, L.R. Scarborough Chair of Evangelism ("Chair of Fire"), and President

Edward H. Pauley, Ph.D.
Professor of Philosophy and Vice Provost for Academic Programs

Helmuth Pehlke, Th.D.
Professor of Old Testament for the Bonn, Germany Extension

Robert Phillips, Ph.D.
Associate Dean of Roberts Libraries

Scott Preissler, Ph.D.
Professor of Stewardship and Bobby L. and Janis Eklund Chair of Stewardship

Ryan Stokes, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Old Testament

Aaron Son, Ph.D.
Professor of New Testament

John W. Taylor, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of New Testament

Mark E. Taylor, Ph.D.
Professor of New Testament and Associate Dean for Master's Programs

Thomas White, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Systematic Theology and Vice President for Student Services and Communications

James (Jim) R. Wicker, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of New Testament and Director of Web Based Education

Terry Wilder, Ph.D.
Professor of New Testament

Joshua Williams, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Old Testament

W. Michael Wilson, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Associate Dean for Applied Ministries

Malcolm B. Yarnell, D. Phil.
Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, Director of the Center for Theological Research, and Director of the Oxford Study Program, Editor of the Southwestern Journal of Theology

Purpose

The purpose of the School of Theology of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is to provide graduate theological education for students to engage in Christian ministry. The curriculum is composed of basic biblical, theological, and ministry disciplines, designed to prepare the student for effective pastoral ministry and other ministries of the church. The school seeks to create a context conducive to growth in Christian character and to provide training and resources for a lifetime of continuing theological study.

Degree Overview

Master of Divinity

The Southwestern Master of Divinity prepares students for the broadest range of Christian ministries. Students receive training in classical theological disciplines such as Old Testament, New Testament, church history and historical theology, systematic theology, ethics, and philosophy, as well as applied disciplines such as pastoral ministry, preaching, evangelism, and missions. In addition, students may use elective hours to pursue concentrations in any school at Southwestern in accordance with their ministry goals and academic interests. The M.Div. is the only approved first master's degree for a student preparing for a pastoral or preaching ministry, as well as any other ministry largely comprised of biblical teaching.

Advanced Master of Divinity

The Advanced Master of Divinity allows students to build upon undergraduate theological training by taking advanced courses in place of the introductory courses in the regular Master of Divinity curriculum.

Master of Arts in Theology

The Master of Arts in Theology offers advanced work in the classical theological disciplines: Biblical Studies, Theological Studies, and Ethics and Philosophical Studies.

Master of Arts in Archaeology and Biblical Studies

The Master of Arts in Archaeology and Biblical Studies offers advanced work in classical archaeological disciplines: Archaeological Methods, Fieldwork, Archaeology, History and Backgrounds of Bible lands, and Ancient Biblical and Cognate Languages.

Master of Arts in Lay Ministry

The Master of Arts in Lay Ministry provides theological education for lay people, equipping them for competent lay ministry to the church and community.

Master of Theology

The Master of Theology allows students to gain a high level of competency in one major area of study after completion of the Master of Divinity. The Th.M. enhances ministerial practice, preparation for doctoral studies, and further mastery of a specialized discipline.

Doctor of Ministry

The Doctor of Ministry enhances the practice of ministry for those who are currently engaged in positions of ministerial leadership.

Doctor of Philosophy

The Doctor of Philosophy prepares persons of exceptional ability and promise to serve as teachers in specialized areas of theology, pastors, chaplains, or denominational leaders in positions such as administrators, editors, and authors, in the United States or abroad.

Suggested Pre-Seminary Studies

It is advisable for students in college to take courses that will prepare them specifically for their seminary course of study and for their future ministry. For this reason the faculty of the School of Theology has adopted the following statement which is an adaptation of guidelines issued by the Association of Theological Schools:

“It is no longer possible to prescribe one pattern as normative for all pre-seminary education. Church bodies vary in their expectations. Individuals may seek to develop parachurch ministries in which theological study will complement work in other professions. Different ministries demand a variety of patterns of pre-theological studies. The Association therefore finds it increasingly difficult to prescribe or even advise a single pre-seminary curricular model as the ideal.

“One useful approach to designing pre-theological studies is to envisage a number of categories of learning in which it is desired that a student will have developed some in-depth understanding:

1. General Understandings
   1. Understanding of human selfhood and existence
   2. Understanding of modern social institutions and problems
   3. Understanding of science and technology
   4. Understanding of the modes and processes of understanding
2. Theological Understandings
   1. Bible: content and interpretation
   2. History of Christianity
   3. Constructive theological methodology and interpretation
3. Linguistic Skills
   1. Greek or Hebrew
   2. Latin, German, French, or Spanish

“It is desirable to have a reading knowledge of one of the biblical languages and of one classical or modern language. Decisions about additional language skills should be related to their future utility for the individual. Thus, French or German should be included for a person contemplating possible graduate study in academic theology. Spanish or a language of the Third World might be of value for another type of ministry.

"In general, the student should seek to have developed high competence in at least one of areas 1, a, b, or c and moderate competence in one of the other general categories and one of the theological categories. The student should possess a moderate acquaintance broadly across areas 1, a to 3, b. The student should communicate easily, i.e., have the ability to write and speak clear and correct English prose."

Applied Ministry

Required Courses

Each M.Div. student is required to complete 2 credit hours of Applied Ministry in the School of Theology. During the fall semester APLMN 4021 Applied Ministry Mentoring is offered. In the spring APLMN 4011 Applied Ministry Disciple-Making in the Local Church is offered. Spiritual Formation I (SPFTH 3101), Spiritual Formation II (SPFTH 3111), and Contemporary Evangelism (EVANG 3303) are prerequisite to APLMN 4011. It is recommended that APLMN 4021 be taken before APLMN 4011.

Elective Courses

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary through the Applied Ministry Division encourages and assists all students in gaining a variety of Applied Ministry experiences during their seminary years. Participation in Applied Ministry experiences will make students more attractive to potential ministry positions while a student and more appealing to potential employers after graduation.

• Internship - The student works alongside a church leader in a covenant relationship to develop in areas of both competence and character to further his or her readiness for leadership in the local church or other ministry.
• APLMN 3101 (1 hour)
• APLMN 3102 (2 hours)
• APLMN 3103 (3 hours)
• Practicum - A structured and significant educational experience that takes place in a church, institution, or community environment under the supervision of ministry mentors and the guidance of the Applied Ministry Division.
• APLMN 3201 (1 hour)
• APLMN 3202 (2 hours)
• APLMN 3203 (3 hours)
• Mentorship - A relational experience in which one person (mentor) empowers another (mentoree) by sharing God-given resources such as personal strengths, resources, and networks (friendships/contacts) to help the student reach his or her goals.
• APLMN 3301 (1 hour)
• APLMN 3302 (2 hours)
• APLMN 3303 (3 hours)
• Apprenticeship - Usually a longer, more structured learning experience in which the student works with a church or ministry leader to develop a skill or cluster of skills to advance his or her competence in ministry.
• APLMN 3401 (1 hour)
• APLMN 3402 (2 hours)
• APLMN 3403 (3 hours)
• Disciple-Making - Advanced disciple-making practicum. The student works within the context of a local church to broaden their understanding and personal experience in New Testament one-on-one discipline of new or recent believers.
• APLMN 3501 (1 hour)
• APLMN 3502 (2 hours)
• APLMN 3503 (3 hours)
• Leadership - Designed for those students who are currently serving in a church ministry position. The emphasis is on the improvement of ministry skills as well as personal growth.
  • APLMN 3601 (1 hour)
  • APLMN 3602 (2 hours)
  • APLMN 3603 (3 hours)

Course Requirements

The division utilizes the following formula for computing 1 hour of academic credit in Applied Ministry:

• 30 hours ministry involvement in a church, institution, mission trip, or community environment
• 15 hours mentoring face-to-face, one-on-one by an experienced ministry mentor
• 300 pages reading average (one book) for each credit hour
• Keep a ministry journal that chronicles your journey through this experience.
• Ministry Reflection paper of approximately 3 pages in length describing the ministry conducted and what was learned from the experiences (plus a "ministry trip log" for all short-term missions experiences).
• Mentoring Reflection Paper of approximately 3 pages in length describing the ministry conducted and what was learned from the mentoring experience.
• Reading Reflection Paper of approximately 3 pages in length describing the lessons learned from the reading that the student wants to apply to life and ministry.
  

Duration

Applied Ministry practica may be summer, semester, or year-long experiences and may earn multiple credit hours (see formula above).

• Summer ministries (8-10 weeks) - Credit hours computed using the division's formula.
• Semester positions (14 weeks) - Credit hours computed using the division's formula.
• Year long experiences (9-12 months) - Credit hours computed using the division's formula.
• Special Ministry opportunities - evangelistic meetings, missions trips, practica, etc.

The Division personnel will work with each student to design a program that will best correspond with their professional and academic goals.

The Applied Ministry Division also supervises the zero credit applied practica for PRCHG 3323 and PASMN 4313.

Master of Divinity (M.Div.)

The Southwestern M.Div. prepares students for the broadest range of Christian ministries, especially in local churches. Students receive training in classical theological disciplines such as Old Testament, New Testament, church history and historical theology, systematic theology, ethics, and philosophy, as well as applied disciplines such as pastoral ministry, preaching, evangelism, and missions. In addition, students may use elective hours to pursue concentrations in any school at Southwestern in accordance with their ministry goals and academic interests. The M.Div. is the only approved first master's degree for a student preparing for a pastoral or preaching ministry, as well as any other ministry largely comprised of biblical teaching.

Prerequisite

The student must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Biblical Studies
Biblical Hermeneutics	BIBST 3203	3
Basic Old Testament I	OLDTS 3313	3
Basic Old Testament II	OLDTS 3323	3
Basic New Testament I	NEWTS 3313	3
Basic New Testament II	NEWTS 3323	3
Elementary Greek I (prerequisite)1	GREEK 3313	(3)
Elementary Greek II (prerequisite)1	GREEK 3323	(3)
New Testament Greek I	GREEK 4313	3
New Testament Greek II	GREEK 4323	3
Elementary Hebrew I	HEBRW 4313	3
Elementary Hebrew II	HEBRW 4323	3
Hebrew Exegetical Method	HEBRW 5003	3
Theological Studies
History of Christianity I	CHAHT 3103	3
History of Christianity II	CHAHT 3113	3
Baptist Heritage	BPTST 3203	3
Systematic Theology I	SYSTH 3003	3
Systematic Theology II	SYSTH 3013	3
Ethics and Philosophical Studies
The Christian Home	ETHIC 4303	3
Basic Christian Ethics or	ETHIC 4313 or	3
The Bible & Moral Issues or	ETHIC 4323 or
Development of Christian Character and Decision Making	ETHIC 4333
Philosophy of Religion or	PHILO 4313 or	3
Christian Apologetics	PHILO 4373
Evangelism and Missions Studies
Contemporary Evangelism	EVANG 3303	3
Personal Evangelism Practicum2	EVANG 3000	0
Introduction to Missiology	MISSN 3363	3
Missions Practicum2	MISSN 3100	0
Preaching and Pastoral Studies
Foundations for Christian Ministry I or	PASMN 3313 or	3
Women's Ministries in the Local Church3	WOMST 4003
Christian Ministry Practicum2	PASMN 3000	0
Introduction to Expository Preaching or	PRCHG 3313 or	3
Expository Communication of Biblical Truth4	WOMST 4043
Advanced Expository Preaching5	PRCHG 3323	3
Preaching Practicum2	PRCHG 3000	0
Additional Requirements
Spiritual Formation I	SPFTH 3101	1
Spiritual Formation II	SPFTH 3111	1
Applied Ministry - Disciple-making in the Local Church	APLMN 4011	1
Applied Ministry - Mentoring	APLMN 4021	1
The Ministry of Education	EDMIN 3003	3
Concentration and Free Electives5,6,7
Concentration and Free Electives		15
	Total	91

¹Elementary Greek I and II (GREEK 3313 and 3323, 3 hours each; or GREEK3356, 6 hours) are prerequisite for the degree. Students whose transcripts verify completion of comparable courses with a C- or better may bypass Elementary Greek I and II.

²Students will be enrolled in these practicums automatically when registering for the parent course above them in the degree plan.

³Female students take WOMST 4003 Women's Ministries in the Local Church.

⁴Female students take WOMST 4043 Expository Communication of Biblical Truth.

⁵Female students take a free elective in lieu of Advanced Expository Preaching.

⁶Students seeking a concentration take specific courses in lieu of elective hours. Some concentrations require more than 15 hours. See concentrations for details.

⁷Students may take up to 6 hours of MODLG courses for elective credit.

Planning Tools

In addition to the official degree plan above, the School of Theology produces a recommended sequence of courses and a degree checklist for students. Students may also access program evaluations online through WebAdvisor.

Master of Divinity Concentrations

Students may obtain a concentration by using free elective hours to complete the requirements described below. Upon completion of a concentration, students will receive a certificate of their work.

Administration

Prepares the minister to carry out the leadership and administrative responsibilities of the local church or denominational organization.

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Administrative Leadership for Ministry	ADMIN 3313	3
Choose three of the following ADMIN electives:		9
The Healthy Church or	ADMIN 3353 or
Equipping Believers to Serve or	ADMIN 3403 or
Family and Church Financial Management or	ADMIN 3603 or
Church Staff Leadership or	ADMIN 4303 or
Church Business Administration	ADMIN 4653
Administration Field Experience	ADMIN 5902	2
	Total	14

Biblical Archaeology

Prepares the minister to augment his ministry with a solid foundation in biblical background study and application of the many discoveries being made in the field of archaeology. In addition, it also provides a foundation for further studies in ancient history, archaeology, and biblical backgrounds. Please contact the director of the Archaeology Program for further information.

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Archaeology of Ancient Israel	ARCHE 3103	3
Archaeology of the New Testament World	ARCHE 3203	3
Archaeological Field Excavation Methods	ARCHE 4203	3
Archaeological Method and Theory	ARCHE 5103	3
Archaeology and Archaeological Method Elective or	ARCHE Elective or	3
Biblical Backgrounds and History Elective or	BBHST Elective or
Ancient Near East Languages Elective	ANELG Elective
	Total	15

Biblical Counseling

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Principles of Biblical Counseling	CNSLN 3203	3
Pre-Marital and Marital Counseling	CNSLN 4003	3
Parenting and Family Counseling	CNSLN 4103	3
Any Other Counseling Course	CNSLN XXXX	3
	Total	12

Biblical Theology

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Old Testament Theology or	OLDTS 4803 or	3
New Testament Theology	NEWTS 5543
Biblical Theology Electives	BIBTH Electives	6
Hebrew Elective or	HEBRW Elective or	3
Greek Elective or	GREEK Elective or
Old Testament Elective or	OLDTS Elective or
New Testament Elective	NEWTS Elective
	Total	12

Chaplaincy

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
The Chaplain Ministry	PASMN 4453	3
Biblical Counseling	PASMN 4323	3
Choose one of the following PASMN electives:		3
Conflict Ministry in the Church or	PASMN 4343 or
Corporate Chaplaincy or	PASMN 4463 or
Premarital and Marriage Counseling	PASMN 4533
Choose one of the following PASMN electives:		6
Practicum in Ministry or	PASMN 4406 or
Clinical Pastoral Care	PASMN 5486
	Total	15

Children's Ministry

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Administration of Early Childhood Programs	CHDED 4213	3
Parenting and Faith Development	CHDED 4243	3
Teaching Ministry in Early Childhood	CHDED 4313	3
Teaching Ministry in Middle/Later Childhood	CHDED 4323	3
Children's Ministry Field Experience	CHDED 5902	2
	Total	14

Christian Apologetics

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Critical Thinking	PHILO 5373	3
Choose one of the following PHILO electives:		3
God and Evil or	PHILO 4383 or
Christian Faith and Science or	PHILO 4483 or
Apologetics in the Early Church	PHILO 5333
Philosophy of Religion Elective	PHILO Elective	3
Christian Ethics Elective or Philosophy of Religion Elective	ETHIC or PHILO Elective	3
	Total	12

The student must complete PHILO 4373 Christian Apologetics as part of the regular M.Div. requirements.
ETHIC 4303 The Christian Home does not fulfill requirements for the concentration.

Christian Ethics

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Choose one of the following:		3
Ethical Theory or	ETHIC 4383 or
The Bible and Moral Issues or	ETHIC 4323 or
Development of Christian Character and Decision Making	ETHIC 4333
Choose one of the following:		3
Christian Marriage and Family Ministries or	ETHIC 4343 or
Christianity and Human Sexuality or	ETHIC 4353 or
Ethics and Public Policy or	ETHIC 4373 or
Selected Issues of Life and Death or	ETHIC 5323 or
Ministerial Ethics	ETHIC 5333
Christian Ethics Electives or Philosophy of Religion Electives	ETHIC or PHILO Electives	6
	Total	12

ETHIC 4303 The Christian Home does not fulfill requirements for the concentration. ETHIC 4313 Basic Christian Ethics must be completed as the MDIV ethics requirement.

Church History and Historical Theology

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
The Development of Doctrine	CHAHT 4703	3
Church History and Baptist Studies Electives	CHAHT or BPTST Electives	9
	Total	12

Church Music

Prerequisite

A bachelor's degree with a major in music from an accredited college or university and completion of all entrance requirements for the Master of Music in Church Music degree. Students must take all auditions and placement examinations given in the School of Church Music and all leveling courses that may be required on the basis of test/audition results. Students without a bachelor's degree in music may qualify themselves for this program by pursuing a course of study in the School of Church Music which will provide them with a background in music equivalent to bachelor's-level study.

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Music School Orientation	ORIEN 3000	0
Worship	MUMIN 3362	2
Congregational Song	MUMIN 4222	2
Philosophy in Music Ministry	MUMIN 4312	2
Administration in Music Ministry	MUMIN 4322	2
Church Music Education I	MUMIN 4342	2
Children's Choir Lab (co-requisite for Church Music Education I)	MUMIN 4340	0
Worship Elective	MUMIN 4xx2	2
Philosophy or Congregational Song Elective	MUMIN 4xx2	2
Choose one of the following MUMIN electives:		2
Music in Missions or	MUMIN 3372 or
Church Music Education II or	MUMIN 4352 or
Global and Multicultural Influences on Worship	MUMIN 4562
Applied Music
Voice	VOIPR 4951	11
Voice	VOIPR 4961	11
Piano Proficiency	PIACL 4870	0
Voice Proficiency	VOICL 4970	0
Conducting
Conducting and Choral Procedures I	CONDG 4612	2
Performance Activities
Southwestern Master Chorale (two semesters)	ENSEM 3018	1
Performance Lab (two semesters)	PFMLB 3010	0
Supervised Music Ministry and Practica
Supervised Music Ministry	MUMIN 3351	1
Practica Electives (two courses)	MUMIN 3xx1 or 4xx1	2
Comprehensive Examinations
Written Examinations Only	MUMST 4960	0
	Total	24

Students who have not completed an undergraduate course in voice pedagogy must take VOICL 4902 Voice Pedagogy as a leveling course.

¹The student who has completed an instrumental concentration in college may be permitted to substitute ORINS 5032 Instrument, JAZPR 5011 Jazz Studio Instrument (two semesters), ORGPR 5732 Organ, or PIAPR 5872 Piano.

Church Planting

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Church Recreation

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Philosophical Foundations of Church Recreation	CHREC 4243	3
Church Recreation Administration	CHREC 4253	3
Church Recreation Facilities	CHREC 4263	3
Choose one of the following CHREC electives:		3
Adventure Recreation or	CHREC 4213 or
Social Recreation or	CHREC 4223 or
Camp Administration or	CHREC 4233 or
Sports and Games or	CHREC 4273 or
Health/Fitness or	CHREC 4283 or
Church Recreation Ministry or	CHREC 4303 or
Ministry through the Outdoors or	CHREC 4323 or
Supervised Internship or	CHREC 5326 or
Directed Study	CHREC 5353 or 5363
Church Recreation Field Experience	CHREC 5902	2
	Total	14

Collegiate Apologetics

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Understanding and Reaching Collegians	COLMN 4503	3
Financing and Launching Collegiate Ministry	COLMN 4513	3
The Collegiate Minister	COLMN 4523	3
Developing Collegian Disciple-Makers	COLMN 4533	3
Collegiate Ministry Field Experience	COLMN 5902	2
God and Evil	PHILO 4383	3
Postmodernism	PHILO 5353	3
Choose one of the following PHILO electives:		3
Christian Faith and Science or	PHILO 4483 or
Intelligent Design	PHILO 5483
Choose one of the following MISSN or EVANG electives:		3
World Religions: A Missionary Approach or	MISSN 4333 or
Evangelizing Adherents of Cults and the Occult	EVANG 5313
The courses in the concentration replace the following M.Div. requirements:
Foundations for Christian Ministry	PASMN 3313	-3
The Ministry of Education	EDMIN 3003	-3
Applied Ministry: Disciple-Making	APLMN 4011	-1
Applied Ministry: Mentoring	APLMN 4021	-1
	Total	18

The student must complete PHILO 4373 Christian Apologetics as part of the regular M.Div. requirements.

Collegiate Ministry

Prepares individuals who will serve in collegiate ministries in the local church or on the university campus.

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Understanding and Reaching Collegians	COLMN 4503	3
Financing and Launching Collegiate Ministry	COLMN 4513	3
The Collegiate Minister	COLMN 4523	3
Developing Collegian Disciple-Makers	COLMN 4533	3
Campus Ministry Internship	COLMN 4393	3
Collegiate Ministry Field Experience	COLMN 5902	2
	Total	17

Evangelism

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Family Ministry

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
The Christian Home	ETHIC 4303	3
Ministry with Families of Teenagers	STMIN 4333	3
Parenting and Faith Development	CHDED 4403	3
The Role of the Ministry with Families	HUMGR 4319	3
Choose ONE of the following:		3
Pre-Marital and Marriage Counseling	CNSLN 4300
Parenting and Family Counseling	CNSLN 4103
	Total	15

Hispanic Studies

Prepares students who are interested in ministry among Hispanics. Courses are taught bilingually (English-Spanish) and written assignments may be completed in either language.

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Introduction to Hispanic Studies	HSPST 3103	3
Choose three of the following HSPST electives:		9
Introduction to Latin American Theology or	HSPST 3203 or
Evangelism and Church Planting in the Hispanic Culture or	HSPST 3403 or
Pastoral and Moral Leadership in the Hispanic Culture or	HSPST 3503 or
Family Ministry and Counseling in the Hispanic Culture or	HSPST 3603 or
Educational Ministries in the Hispanic Culture or	HSPST 3703 or
The Ministry of Worship in the Hispanic Culture or	HSPST 3803 or
Church Administration and Service in the Hispanic Context	HSPST 3903
	Total	12

Islamic Studies

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Missions

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New Testament Exegesis and Exposition

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Biblical Backgrounds and History Elective appropriate to New Testament	BBHST Elective	3
Greek Electives	GREEK Electives	6
Greek Elective or	GREEK Elective or	3
New Testament Elective or	NEWTS Elective or
Preaching Elective appropriate to New Testament or	PRCHG Elective or
Biblical Theology Elective appropriate to New Testament	BIBTH Elective
	Total	12

Old Testament Exegesis and Exposition

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Biblical Backgrounds and History Elective appropriate to Old Testament	BBHST Elective	3
Hebrew Electives	HEBRW Electives	6
Hebrew Elective or	HEBRW Elective	3
Old Testament Elective or	OLDTS Elective or
Preaching Elective appropriate to Old Testament or	PRCHG Elective or
Biblical Theology Elective appropriate to Old Testament	BIBTH Elective
	Total	12

Pastoral Counseling

This concentration is offered by the division of Preaching and Pastoral Studies in the School of Theology. The program of studies will not lead to licensure.

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Biblical Counseling	PASMN 4323	3
Counseling Unbelievers	PASMN 4523	3
Premarital and Marriage Counseling	PASMN 4533	3
Family Counseling	PASMN 4543	3
Pastoral Counseling Elective	PASMN Elective	3
	Total	15

Pastoral Leadership

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Leadership for Christian Ministry	PASMN 3503	3
Advanced Expository Preaching	PRCHG 3323	3
Pastoral Ministry Electives	PASMN Electives	6
	Total	12

The student may use ETHIC 4343 Christian Marriage and Family Ministries as a PASMN elective.

Philosophy of Religion

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Critical Thinking	PHILO 5373	3
Makers of the American Mind or	PHILO 4453 or	3
Apologetics in the Early Church or	PHILO 5333 or
Makers of the Western Mind or	PHILO 5343 or
Postmodernism	PHILO 5353
Philosophy of Religion Elective	PHILO Elective	3
Philosophy of Religion or Christian Ethics Elective	PHILO or ETHIC Elective	3
	Total	12

The student must complete PHILO 4313 Philosophy of Religion as part of the regular M.Div. requirements.
ETHIC 4303 The Christian Home does not fulfill requirements for the concentration.

Preaching

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Advanced Expository Preaching	PRCHG 3323	3
Preaching Electives	PRCHG Electives	9
	Total	12

Steward Leadership

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Choose four of the following STWLD electives:		12
Steward Leadership Across the Old Testament or	STWLD 3103 or
Steward Leadership Across the New Testament or	STWLD 3203 or
History and Traditions of Biblical Steward Leadership or	STWLD 3303 or
Developing Resources for Your Church Ministry or	STWLD 3403 or
Family and Church Financial Management or	STWLD 3603 or
Financial Issues for Ministers and Churches	STWLD 3613
Stewardship Field Experience	STWLD 5902	2
	Total	14

Student Ministry

Prepares individuals for a ministry to youth and adolescents in the local church or in a setting in which Biblical principles will be used to develop these individuals into mature Christian adults.

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Student Developmental Psychology and Life Issues	STMIN 4313	3
Student Ministry Essentials	STMIN 4323	3
Student Ministry Strategies	STMIN 4343	3
Choose one of the following STMIN electives:		3
Ministry with Families of Teenagers or	STMIN 4333 or
The Role of Students in Revivals and Awakenings or	STMIN 4363
Student Ministry Field Experience	STMIN 5902	2
	Total	14

Teaching

Provides a systematic study of fundamental principles of teaching and learning, anchored in Scripture, centered in Christ, and illustrated by appropriate foundations in psychology and philosophy.

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Educational Psychology	FOUND 3303	3
Philosophy of Education	FOUND 3323	3
Principles of Teaching	FOUND 4303	3
Choose one of the following FOUND electives:		3
History of Biblical Education or	FOUND 4313 or
Curriculum Design for Christian Ministry or	FOUND 4353 or
Research and Statistics for Advanced Studies	FOUND 4383
Field Experience	ADMIN/FOUND 5902	2
	Total	14

Theology

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Choose one Theological Prolegomena course from the following:		3
Theological Method or	SYSTH 3103 or
The Development of Doctrine or	SYSTH 3113 or
Theological Interpretation	SYSTH 3203
Systematic Theology Electives	SYSTH Electives	9
	Total	12

Women's Ministry

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Introduction to Women's Ministry	WOMIN 3213	3
Choose three of the following WOMIN electives:		9
Reaching and Discipling Women or	WOMIN 3313 or
Engaging Women in Ministry or	WOMIN 3413 or
Leadership in Women's Ministry or	WOMIN 3513 or
Women's Ministry in the Local Church	WOMIN 4223 or
Women's Issues or	WOMIN 4373 or
Women's Evangelism and Discipleship Practicum or	WOMIN 5303 or
Directed Study	WOMIN 5353
	Total	12

The student must complete WOMST 4003 in place of PASMN 3313.

Women's Studies

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Introduction to Women's Studies	WOMST 3003	3
Biblical Theology of Womanhood	WOMST 3013	3
Women's Studies Electives	WOMST Electives	6
	Total	12

Students taking WOMST 4003 in place of PASMN 3313 and/or WOMST 4043 in place of PRCHG 3313 may not consider WOMST 4003 and/or WOMST 4043 as part of the requirements for the concentration.

Advanced Master of Divinity (Adv. M.Div.)

The Advanced Master of Divinity allows students to build upon undergraduate theological training by taking elective courses in place of the introductory courses in the regular Master of Divinity curriculum.

Entrance Requirements

The student must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 3.0. The student’s undergraduate major should be in a discipline directly related to the courses in the Advanced M.Div. curriculum. The Advanced M.Div. is built upon 45 hours of prerequisites.

Course Title	Hours
Biblical Hermeneutics	3
Basic Old Testament I and II	6
Basic New Testament I and II	6
Greek or Hebrew (two years of one language)	12
Church History I and II	6
Systematic Theology I and II	6
Christian Ethics	3
Philosophy of Religion	3
Total	45

The prerequisites in Old Testament, New Testament, Church History, and Systematic Theology may each be completed with two survey courses or with one survey course and an additional elective in the same discipline. In either case, the prerequisite courses must cover the entire range of material covered in the SWBTS courses.

Prerequisite courses must be completed with a B- or better.

Students who have not fulfilled all prerequisites may complete the remaining prerequisites at the beginning of work toward the degree.

Degree Requirements

The 79-hour degree includes advanced courses in Biblical Studies, Theological Studies, Ethics and Philosophical Studies, as well as courses in Preaching and Pastoral Studies and Evangelism and Missions Studies. In addition, the degree includes 12 hours of free electives and 6 hours of courses related to the thesis.

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Biblical Studies
Old Testament or New Testament Elective	OLDTS or NEWTS Elective	3
Biblical Theology Elective	BIBTH Elective	3
Elementary Hebrew I	HEBRW 4313	3
Elementary Hebrew II	HEBRW 4323	3
Hebrew Exegetical Method	HEBRW 5003	3
Hebrew Exegesis Elective	HEBRW Elective	3
Greek Exegesis Elective	GREEK Elective	3
Theological Studies
Baptist Heritage	BPTST 3203	3
Church History and Historical Theology Elective	CHAHT Elective	3
Systematic Theology Electives	SYSTH Electives	6
Ethics and Philosophical Studies
The Christian Home	ETHIC 4303	3
Christian Ethics Elective	ETHIC Elective	3
Philosophy of Religion Elective	PHILO Elective	3
Preaching and Pastoral Studies
Introduction to Expository Preaching	PRCHG 3313	3
Advanced Expository Preaching	PRCHG 3323	3
Preaching Practicum	PRCHG 3000	0
Foundations of Christian Ministry I	PASMN 3313	3
Christian Ministry Practicum	PASMN 3000	0
Evangelism and Missions Studies
Contemporary Evangelism	EVANG 3303	3
Personal Evangelism Practicum	EVANG 3000	0
Introduction to Missiology	MISSN 3363	3
Missions Practicum	MISSN 3100	0
Spiritual Formation
Spiritual Formation I	SPFTH 3101	1
Spiritual Formation II	SPFTH 3111	1
Applied Ministry
Applied Ministry - Disciple-making in the Local Church	APLMN 4011	1
Applied Ministry - Mentoring	APLMN 4021	1
Free Electives
Free Electives		12
Thesis
Graduate Research Seminar	RSTCH 5552	2
Thesis Research	MDVTH 5001	1
Advanced MDIV Thesis	MDVTH 5003	3
	Total	79

Thesis

Students may complete a thesis as part of the requirements for the degree. Students take the Graduate Research Seminar (2 hours), Thesis Research (1 hour), and Thesis Writing (3 hours).

The thesis should demonstrate the student’s ability to design a viable research project, pursue the research in relative independence, and write with clarity and force. An acceptable thesis should go beyond the description of data and include critical evaluation and interpretative judgment. The thesis addresses a topic for which the student has devoted a significant number of elective hours.

Non-Thesis Track

In the non-thesis track, the student will take 6 additional elective hours in the place of writing the thesis.

Transfers

Master's courses from an eligible institution may transfer into the Advanced M.Div. The courses must be comparable to the Southwestern courses for which transfer credit is requested and be completed with a “B” or better. No more than half of the degree may be earned by transfer of credits and no more than half of a completed degree may be used towards a new degree.

Additional Information

For additional information about the Advanced Master of Divinity, contact Dr. Mark Taylor, Associate Dean for Master's Programs:

by mail at: Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
P.O. Box 22696, Fort Worth, Texas 76122
by email at advancedmdiv@swbts.edu,
or by phone at (817) 923-1921 ext. 6960.

Master of Arts (Theology) (M.A.Th.)

Purpose

The Master of Arts (Theology) is a graduate level degree offering advanced work in the classical theological disciplines. The degree prepares students to pursue an academic ministry in one of these disciplines. Since the degree does not include courses outside of the classical theological disciplines, those called to local church ministry should pursue the Master of Divinity.

Entrance Requirements

The student must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 3.0. The student’s undergraduate degree must include courses in the following subject areas:

Course Title	Hours
Biblical Hermeneutics	3
Survey of the Old Testament*	3 or more
Survey of the New Testament*	3 or more
Greek or Hebrew (two years of one language)	12
Survey of Systematic Theology*	3 or more
Survey of Church History*	3 or more
Philosophy of Religion	3 or more
Total	30 or more

* Undergraduate survey courses must cover the entire subject (for example, all of the Old Testament) in at least three hours.  Prerequisites courses must be completed with a B- or better.

Admitted students who have not satisfied the prerequisites must do so at the beginning of the program. The prerequisites may be fulfilled by taking bachelors-level courses in the Southwestern College program or master's-level courses in the Seminary program. Typically master's-level surveys require two courses each (for a total of six hours per survey).

New applicants to the seminary should indicate the desire to pursue the M.A.Th. on application materials. Current Southwestern students should fill out a Degree Change Form available in the Registrar’s Office and include an explanation of the reasons for pursuing the M.A.Th.

Degree Requirements

The 50-hour degree includes courses in Spiritual Formation, Biblical Languages, Biblical Studies, Theological Studies, and Ethics and Philosophical Studies. Students may use elective hours to pursue a concentration and/or to complete an optional thesis. Concentrations which exceed 12 hours extend the overall length of the program.

In addition to the two hours of required Spiritual Formation, only courses from Biblical Studies, Theological Studies, and Ethics and Philosophical Studies apply toward the degree. Practicum courses and internet courses do not apply toward the degree.

Requirements	Hours
Spiritual Formation	2
Biblical Languages	9
9 hours in the language not studied for the prerequisite
Biblical Studies	12
3 hours in the language studied for the prerequisite, 3 hours in Hermeneutics or Biblical Theology, and 6 hours of Biblical Studies electives
Theological Studies	12
3 hours in Baptist Heritage, 3 hours in Systematic Theology electives, and 6 hours of Theological Studies electives
Ethics and Philosophical Studies	3
3 hours of Ethics and Philosophical Studies electives
Electives or Concentration*	12
Total	50

*Concentrations in Biblical Archaeology, Biblical Theology, Christian Apologetics, Christian Ethics, Church History and Historical Theology, New Testament Exegesis and Exposition, Old Testament Exegesis and Exposition, Philosophy of Religion, Theology, and Women's Studies are available on the Fort Worth campus. The specific course requirements for each concentration are given in the MDiv concentration section. For information on the M.A.Th. in Bonn, Germany, see below.

Non-Thesis Track

Students in the non-thesis track must select a concentration from the list above and pass a comprehensive exam in the area of the concentration.

Thesis

Students may complete a thesis as part of the elective requirements for the degree. Students who plan to pursue Ph.D. work should complete a thesis. The thesis track includes the Graduate Research Seminar (2 hours), Thesis Research (1 hour), and Thesis Writing (3 hours).

Transfers

A master's degree student from an accredited institution may transfer up to 25 hours into the M.A.Th. Southwestern students desiring to change from another degree to the M.A.Th. may apply eligible courses to the degree.

Bonn Extension Center

In 2005 Southwestern Seminary established an extension center in Bonn, Germany. This extension site is housed on the beautiful campus of The Bibelseminar, Bonn. Students in Bonn complete the thesis track of the Master of Arts (Theology) and a concentration in Pastoral Ministry. Southwestern faculty travel to Bonn to teach courses on a five week rotating schedule from October to June. In addition to traveling faculty, Southwestern also employs two full-time faculty on site in Bonn, Dr. Friedhelm Jung and Dr. Helmuth Pehlke. Courses at the Bonn extension center are taught in German or in English with German translation. Application for admission to the Bonn extension center is initiated through the Southwestern Office in Bonn.

For information on the M.A.Th. offered in Germany contact Dr. Friedhelm Jung:

by mail at: Bibelseminar Bonn, Haus Wittgenstein
Ehrental 2-4, 53332 Bornheim-Roisdorf
by email at fjung@bsb-online.de
or by phone at +49 (0) 2222.701200

Additional Information

For additional information about the Master of Arts (Theology), contact Dr. Mark Taylor, Associate Dean for Master's Programs:

by mail at: Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
P.O. Box 22696, Fort Worth, Texas, 76122
by email at math@swbts.edu,
or by phone at (817) 923-1921 ext. 6960.

Master of Arts (Archaeology and Biblical Studies) (M.A.A.B.S.)

Purpose

The Master of Arts (Archaeology and Biblical Studies) is a graduate level degree offering advanced work in classical archaeological disciplines: Archaeological Methods, Fieldwork, Archaeology, History and Backgrounds of Bible lands, and Ancient Biblical and Cognate Languages.

Entrance Requirements

The student must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 3.0. The M.A.A.B.S. is built upon 42 hours of prerequisites which must be completed with a B- or better.

Course Title	Hours
Biblical Hermeneutics	3
Basic Old Testament I and II	6
Basic New Testament I and II	6
Elementary Greek I and II	6
New Testament Greek I and II	6
Elementary Hebrew I and II	6
Hebrew Exegetical Method	3
Systematic Theology I and II	6
Total	42

* Undergraduate survey courses may range from three to six hours and fulfill the prerequisite if the course content is comparable to the Southwestern equivalent. Admitted students who have not satisfied the prerequisites must do so at the beginning of the program. The prerequisites may be fulfilled by taking bachelors-level courses in the Southwestern College program or master's-level courses in the Seminary program. Students must demonstrate proficiency in these courses before credit will be granted.

Degree Requirements

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Spiritual Formation
Spiritual Formation I	SPFTH 3101	1
Spiritual Formation II	SPFTH 3111	1
Archaeology and Archaeological Method
Archaeology of Ancient Israel	ARCHE 3103	3
Archaeology of the New Testament World	ARCHE 3203	3
Archaeology of the Ancient Near East	ARCHE 3003 or	3
Archaeology and History of the Early Church	ARCHE 3303
Archaeological Field Excavation Methods	ARCHE 4203	3
Archaeological Practicum-Material Studies	ARCHE 4403	3
Archaeological Method and Theory	ARCHE 5103	3
Ceramic Analysis -- Syro-Palestine	ARCHE 5203	3
Biblical Backgrounds and History
Historical Geography of the Land of the Bible	BBHST 3333	3
History of Ancient Israel	BBHST 3413	3
History of the Second Temple Period	BBHST 3443	3
Social and Cultural Settings of Ancient Palestine	BBHST 4103	3
Social and Cultural Settings of Palestine during the Roman Period	BBHST 4203	3
Biblical and Cognate Languages
West Semitic Inscriptions	ANELG 5053	3
Aramaic	ANELG 5023 or	3
Ugaritic	ANELG 5033 or
Texts of Qumran	HEBRW 5043
Electives
Electives —		6
Taken from ANELG, ARCHE, BBHST, or others as approved by the director of the MAABS degree
Thesis
Graduate Research Seminar	RSTCH 5552	2
Thesis Research	MAABS 5001	1
Thesis	MAABS 5003	3
	Total	56

Non-Thesis Track

The non-thesis track is offered for students entering the Archaeology PhD program at Southwestern  Seminary. Students not planning to apply/enter the PhD program in Archaeology at Southwestern are strongly advised to complete the thesis track. Students pursuing the non-thesis track must take two approved electives (6 hrs) to replace the (6) hours of the Graduate Research Seminar, thesis research, and thesis writing, as well as pass a comprehensive exam in the chosen major. The comprehensive exam will consist of three essay questions taken from the four field concentrations required in the MAABS: Archaeological Method (ARCHE), Bible Backgrounds & History (BBHST), Anthropology/ Social Settings (BBHST), and Biblical and Cognate Languages (ANELG, HEBRW). The student's advisor prepares and grades the exam.

Master of Arts (Lay Ministry) (M.A.L.M.)

Purpose

The Master of Arts (Lay Ministry) provides theological education for lay people, equipping them for competent lay ministry to the church and community. Since the M.A. (Lay Ministry) degree does not adequately prepare students for any aspect of vocational ministry, those who sense God’s leadership into vocational ministry should normally enroll in the Master of Divinity.

Entrance Requirements

The student must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Applicants must be laypersons who do not sense God’s call into vocational ministry but who desire to prepare themselves to know God and to serve Him more effectively.

Degree Requirements

The 48-hour M.A. (Lay Ministry) provides students a survey of several foundational theological disciplines. Students select courses from each of the following categories of study: Faith and Scripture, Faith and Heritage, Faith and Ministry, and electives. Individual course selections within each category depend upon students’ ministry aspirations and need for corresponding skills.

Faith and Scripture (15 hours) courses provide a formal introduction to the study of Scripture. Required courses include: Biblical Hermeneutics (BIBST 3203), Great Themes of the Old Testament (OLDTS 3333), and Great Themes of the New Testament (NEWTS 3333). English Bible book courses and Biblical Backgrounds courses satisfy the remaining six hours of electives in Biblical Studies.

Faith and Heritage (12 hours) courses introduce theological disciplines such as systematic theology, church history, historical theology, and women’s studies. Required courses include: Systematic Theology I (SYSTH 3003) and Systematic Theology II (SYSTH 3013). Systematic theology electives, church history, historical theology, women’s studies, philosophy of religion, and ethics courses satisfy the remaining 6 hours of Faith and Heritage requirements.

Faith and Ministry (12 hours) courses sharpen areas of applied studies such as personal evangelism, missions, teaching, and other courses dealing with applied ministry. Required courses include: Personal Evangelism (EVANG 3303, including Evangelism Practicum [EVANG 3000]), Introduction to Missiology (MISSN 3363), and Principles of Teaching (FOUND 4303). Students may select the remaining course requirement from: evangelism, missions, and diverse offerings by the School of Church and Family Ministries.

Electives (9 hours) give students the opportunity to select courses from the Schools of Theology, Church and Family Ministries, and Church Music.

Recommended Sequence

Year 1 Faith and Scripture Faith and Heritage Faith and Ministry Electives	9 Hours 6 Hours 6 Hours 3 Hours
Total	24 hours
Year 2 Faith and Scripture Faith and Heritage Faith and Ministry Electives	6 Hours 6 Hours 6 Hours 6 Hours
Total	24 hours

Students may take more than two years to complete the M.A. in Lay Ministry.

Transfers

A Master of Arts (Lay Ministry) student or graduate who believes that God is leading into vocational ministry and more advanced theological studies may transfer a significant number of hours into the new program of study.

Additional Information

For additional information about the Master of Arts (Lay Ministry), contact Dr. Mark Taylor, Associate Dean for Master's Programs:

by mail at: Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
P.O. Box 22696, Fort Worth, Texas, 76122
by email at malm@swbts.edu,
or by phone at (817) 923-1921 ext. 6960.

Master of Theology (Th.M.)

Purpose

The most advanced theological degree at the master's level, the Master of Theology (Th.M.) allows students to gain a high level of competency in one major area of study after completion of the Master of Divinity. The Th.M. enhances ministerial practice, preparation for doctoral studies, and further mastery of a specialized discipline.

Entrance Requirements

The student must have completed a Master of Divinity degree or its equivalent from an accredited seminary or divinity school with a minimum GPA of 3.0. The Th.M. assumes exegetical competence in Greek and Hebrew. A student who has not developed exegetical competence in Greek and Hebrew may complete prerequisite language courses before beginning work toward the degree.  Prerequisite courses must be completed with at least a B-.

Applicants declare a major by submitting a 15-20 page research paper in the area of intended study.

International applicants must complete the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a minimum score of 100 on the internet-based test or 250 on the computer-based test. Students who do not complete the internet-based TOEFL must also complete the TSE (Test of Spoken English).

Application Deadline

All application materials must be submitted by the following dates:

Fall: July 15
Spring: December 15
Summer: April 15

International students must meet earlier deadlines as set by the Office of International Student Services.

Degree Requirements

The Master of Theology consists of a 24-hour curriculum including: the Graduate Research Seminar (2 hours), one Ph.D. Reading Seminar (4 hours), three advanced master's electives (4 hours each) in a chosen major, Thesis Research (2 hours), and Thesis Writing (4 hours). A student may complete a 26-hour non-thesis track Th.M. by taking two additional advanced master's electives and by passing a comprehensive exam in the major. Majors available in the School of Theology are:

• New Testament
• Old Testament
• Church History and Historical Theology
• Systematic Theology
• Christian Ethics
• Philosophy of Religion
• Preaching
• Pastoral Ministry

The student must complete the Graduate Research seminar and begin the Ph.D. Reading Seminar during the first fall semester of course work. It is not possible to begin the Ph.D. Reading Seminar in a spring semester.

In addition to the normal requirements for each advanced master's elective, the student earns an additional hour of credit through research-based assignments as directed by the professor.

All courses must be completed with a B- or better.  No course with a grade below B- will count toward the degree.

Non-Thesis Track

Students pursuing the non-thesis track must pass a comprehensive exam in the chosen major.

Thesis

The Th.M. thesis should demonstrate the student’s ability to design a viable research project, pursue the research in relative independence, and write with clarity and force.  An acceptable thesis should go beyond the description of data and include critical evaluation and interpretive judgment.  The thesis must address a topic in the student’s major.

Students pursuing the thesis track select a thesis supervisor prior to registration for Thesis Research. The Graduate Research Seminar and Thesis Research must be taken prior to Thesis Writing. Guidelines for thesis submission may be obtained from the Office of the Associate Dean for Master's Programs. The student should work closely with the thesis supervisor throughout all stages of thesis work.  Evaluation of the thesis includes an oral exam.

Time Limitations

All requirements, including the thesis, must be completed within three years of entrance into the program.

Transfers

No courses may be transferred into the Th.M.

Additional Information

For additional information about the Master of Theology, contact Dr. Mark Taylor, Associate Dean for Master's Programs:

by mail at: Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
P.O. Box 22696, Fort Worth, Texas, 76122
by email at thm@swbts.edu,
or by phone at (817) 923-1921 ext. 6960.

Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) - Theology

Note: Information regarding the Doctor of Ministry Degree for the School of Theology contained in this catalog is an overview of the basic requirements for completing the degree. Students enrolled in the program are accountable for the policies and procedures contained in the most recent edition of the Doctor of Ministry Degree Handbook.

Persons interested in additional information regarding entry to the program should contact the Doctor of Ministry Office by mail at P.O. Box 22720, Fort Worth, TX 76122-0720, by phone at (817) 923-1921, ext. 6633, or by email at dmn@swbts.edu.

Doctor of Ministry Handbook PDF

Philosophy & Purpose

The Southwestern Doctor of Ministry degree is designed to enhance the practice of ministry for those who are currently engaged in positions of ministerial leadership.

Admission Requirements & Procedures

Prerequisites for Admission

• Prior to admission into the D.Min. Program, applicants must have completed the Master of Divinity degree from an institution accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) or an affiliate of the council of regional accrediting groups or its educational equivalent.

• Applicants must have served in a vocational ministry position acceptable to the committee for at least 3 years after graduation with the M.Div. or its equivalent.

• For the preaching cohort, the course work in the Master of Divinity or other master’s level work must meet the following language requirements: one full-year of Hebrew and one full-year of Greek. Please note that an applicant without the minimum language requirements may complete the requirements by taking additional hours in the biblical languages while they are seeking approval to the program.

• Students must have maintained a 3.00 GPA or higher on a 4.00 scale in masters level studies in religion or theology. If your GPA is below the standard 3.00, you will be required to submit original copies of your MAT and/or GRE test scores to the Doctor of Ministry Office. Applicants wishing exception to the required 3.00 GPA rule must submit a letter to the D.Min. Committee asking for the exception and explaining any unusual circumstances that contributed to the low scholarship level attained during their master's level work. Applicants must score above a 400 on the MAT or, on the GRE, a minimum of 500 on the Verbal Reasoning section and a minimum of 4.0 on the Analytical Writing section. Applicants with less than a 3.00 may be admitted on probation, upon approval of the DMin Committee.

• Applicants must be employed or hold an official position in vocational Christian ministry during the time they are enrolled in the degree.

Instructions for Application Process:

• Complete online admissions application at www.swbts.edu/applynow. All applications must be entirely complete by February 1 in order to begin in July of the same year.

• As part of the online application, applicants must write a short essay about their conversion and call to ministry.

• As part of the online application, applicants will submit two personal references. A personal reference may not be anyone that is under the applicant's leadership or authority. A space will be provided on the online application to enter an email address for these references. They will be automatically emailed a reference form.

• Applicants must also complete the "Confidential Academic Reference" form and submit this form to the Admissions Office.  This form must be completed by a professor with whom they have completed a graduate level course. The professor must have an earned doctorate degree from an accredited institution. Click here to obtain the "Confidential Academic Reference" form.

• Doctor of Ministry applicants may omit the church endorsement form on the online application because the attached “Statement of Ministry Endorsement” will be accepted in lieu of a church endorsement. The purpose of this document is to demonstrate that the applicant’s place of service is in support of the applicant’s intention to enter the Doctor of Ministry program. Click here to obtain the "Statement of Ministry Endorsement" form.

• The Admissions office will need official copies of the applicant's graduate level transcripts. Please contact your school and send your official transcripts to the Office of Admissions, P.O. Box 22740, Fort Worth, TX, 76122. If you attended multiple graduate schools/seminaries, the office will need original copies from each school. Those applicants who have not completed an M.Div. degree, but have completed another type of master's, must contact the Doctor of Ministry Office to request a transcript evaluation. Some applicants may need to complete leveling work before their master's degree can be considered equivalent to the M.Div. degree. Please note: All leveling work must be completed before applicants can begin seminars.

• A transcript from an international institution will require certification to demonstrate its equivalency to graduate-level work in the United States. Students must contact World Education Services in order to obtain transcript evaluations, www.wes.org.

• The general admission application fee is $35.00. Applicants may pay by credit card during the online application process, or may mail a check to the Office of Admissions, P.O. Box 22740, Fort Worth, TX, 76122. Checks should be made out to Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Please note: once the application has been submitted the applicant may not go back and pay the application fee online.

• The D.Min. application fee is $20. Applicants must mail a check to the D.Min. Office at P.O. Box 22720, Fort Worth, TX 76122. Checks should be made out to Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Please note: the application fee for the D.Min. program is separate from the $35 general application fee.

• Applicants are required to submit a research paper, as part of the application process, to the D.Min. Office via email at dmn@swbts.edu.  The research paper should meet the following criteria:

• The paper must indicate the ability to do doctoral level research. Applicants may utilize a previously written paper. However, the applicant should examine this paper for weaknesses in argumentation or logic as well as form and grammar and make appropriate corrections.
• In the research paper, the student must make an argument and pursue a research question. Do not send exegetical papers (or any papers) that are in outline or bullet form and that do not show evidence of the student’s ability to do research.
• The paper must demonstrate clear and succinct skill in developing and proving a thesis statement.
• As needed, the student must demonstrate the ability to interact with the original biblical language(s).
• The student must use primary sources rather than secondary sources.
• We recommend applicants have someone else critique the paper as he or she might observe problem areas that otherwise might have gone unnoticed.
• The paper should be at least ten pages.
• Please note: The paper can be a result of a previous Master’s level assignment.  However, it should be revised, edited, and conformed to an acceptable style form such as Turabian, MLA, APA, or the latest edition of the Southwestern Seminary Manual of Style.

• In addition to the research paper, applicants must submit an autobiographical essay to the DMin Office via email at dmn@swbts.edu. The autobiographical essay should include:

• Primary life events (and what meaning they have)
• Significant persons and relationships (including role models, the impact of the family of origin, and the nuclear family)
• The minister's understanding of his or her spiritual pilgrimage (particularly focusing on conversion, times of doubt or struggle, and growth experiences).
• The minister's understanding of motivation and call to ministry and significant persons and events in that process.
• A brief history of both secular and ministry-related experiences (significant difficulties, successes, and epiphanies about ministry).

Suggestions for an Effective Autobiographical Essay:

• Be authentic – admit and evaluate your personal strengths and weaknesses. Avoid statements that appear as prideful; however, do not be so self-effacing that it comes across as insincere humility.
• Be specific regarding events and people that shaped your life. Avoid generalities that are unhelpful in the assessment of your life events.
• Include how your life experiences influenced your theology.
• You are encouraged to write this essay using the informal (first person) perspective in order to make the paper more personal.
• Papers must conform to an acceptable style form such as Turabian, MLA, APA, or the latest edition of the Southwestern Seminary Manual of Style.
• The paper should be approximately ten pages.

• Interview: After submission of all application materials, schedule a personal interview with the Associate Dean of the Doctor of Ministry Program or a member of the Doctor of Ministry Committee. Applicants should be prepared to discuss the reasons why they are seeking a D.Min. degree and how this degree will better equip them for ministry.

 

Return D.Min. Application Documents to:

Office of Admissions
P. O. Box 22740
Fort Worth, TX 76122
1-800-SWBTS-01
817-923-1921 ext. 2700
Fax: 817-921-8758
admissions@swbts.edu

International Students

For admission, all non-U.S. citizens will be required to take the internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) as an admission requirement. The minimum score for unconditional admission is 100 (those who score between 90-99 may enter the program conditionally; those who score less than 90 may not enter the D.Min. program). The computer based TOEFL will be accepted if it is less than two years old. The minimum score for unconditional admission is 250 (those who score between 233-249 may enter the program conditionally; those who score less than 233 may not enter the D.Min. program). Citizens of the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada and other non-U.S. citizens who have successfully completed an accredited English-language based bachelor's degree from a North American institution are exempt from this requirement.

In addition to a passing TOEFL score, the D.Min. Committee will reserve the right to require additional English proficiency courses taken concurrently with the D.Min. work where deficiencies are found to exist in order to assist students in achieving their potential and to contribute effectively to the seminars. These courses may be taken at Southwestern or in other designated institutions.

All students applying for the D.Min. program must be citizens of the U.S., permanent residents, here on an R-1 visa or plan to study on an F-1 visa.

Applicants from outside the United States must meet U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulations to study at Southwestern Seminary in any program. Any approval of the applicant's admission to the D.Min. program is contingent upon the applicant maintaining proper status. The International Student Services Office communicates regularly with the D.Min. program to assure that all DHS regulations are followed.

Notification Regarding Admission

Upon receipt of the complete D.Min. application, the D.Min. Office distributes the essays to members of the D.Min. Committee for evaluation. After the transcript(s), reference information, standardized test scores, personal interview and essays have been evaluated, the application will be submitted to the D.Min. Committee for consideration at the regularly scheduled meeting (first Thursday of each month).The committee will either accept an applicant unconditionally, conditionally, or decline the application.

All applicants will be notified of the Committee’s decision in writing by the Associate Dean for the Professional Doctorate Program. This notification is usually sent by mail within two weeks of the committee decision. Applicants who are accepted into the program will then receive information regarding registration for the first year of seminars.

Research and Writing Seminar

All accepted students are approved provisionally into the D.Min. Program.  The provisional status is lifted after successful completion of the Research and Writing Seminar that is conducted via the internet using BlackBoard technology.

The Research and Writing Seminar is a required six-week internet seminar that is conducted before a student can begin his first year of seminars.  The online seminar will be conducted from April to May before the seminar year begins in July.  The purpose of the seminar is to both strengthen a student’s writing skill and to facilitate growth in the area of doctoral research.  The seminar is graded upon a Pass/Fail basis and students will not be allowed to begin the first year of seminars unless the Research and Writing Seminar has been completed successfully.

Curriculum

Overall Program Guide

Research and Writing Seminar (completed before beginning seminars)	Pass/Fail
Seminar Requirements (two seminars, one per year, worth 12 hours each)	24 hours
Professional Dissertation Seminar I	Pass/Fail
Professional Dissertation II	Pass/Fail
Writing of the Professional Dissertation	6 hours
Total Program Requirements	30 hours

Major Areas of Study

The D.Min. curriculum is divided into four areas of vocational interest (majors). Each D.Min. student is required to designate one area as his or her major.

Expository Preaching

The focus of the Expository Preaching major is to train pastors to exegete Scripture accurately, applying biblical truths to culture, training them to communicate skillfully the glory of God.

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Expository Preaching - Exegesis of New Testament Literature	DMNEP 6112	12
Expository Preaching - Exegesis of Old Testament Literature	DMNEP 6212	12
Professional Dissertation	COLLM 8006	6
Professional Dissertation Seminar I	COLLM 8000
Professional Dissertation Seminar II	COLLM 8010
Writing of the Professional Dissertation	COLLM 8020
	Total	30

Pastoral Leadership

The focus of the Pastoral Leadership major is to equip pastor-theologians to be more effective leader-servants by enlarging their understanding of biblical servant-leadership, by analyzing classical and current organizational leadership theories, and by developing a spiritual leadership plan for their ministry setting.

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Pastoral Leadership - Foundation of Leadership Principles	DMNPL 6112	12
Pastoral Leadership and the Art of Effective Communication	DMNPL 6212	12
Professional Dissertation	COLLM 8006	6
Professional Dissertation Seminar I	COLLM 8000
Professional Dissertation Seminar II	COLLM 8010
Writing of the Professional Dissertation	COLLM 8020
	Total	30

*Students completing the pastoral leadership major as an international cohort will follow an adjusted seminar schedule specifically designed for ministry in an international context.

Chaplaincy Ministry

The focus of the Chaplaincy Ministry major is to equip chaplains to become effective Gospel ministers by developing a biblical, theological and contemporary understanding of key pastoral issues, preparing ministry strategies, and designing and implementing effective ministry plans.

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Chaplain Leadership - Foundation of Leadership Principles	DMNCH 6112	12
Chaplain Ministry and Counseling	DMNCH 6212	12
Professional Dissertation	COLLM 8006	6
Professional Dissertation Seminar I	COLLM 8000
Professional Dissertation Seminar II	COLLM 8010
Writing of the Professional Dissertation	COLLM 8020
	Total	30

Christian Worldview and Cultural Engagement

The focus of the Christian Worldview and Cultural Engagement major is to equip Christian ministers to engage culture with the perspective of a biblical worldview.  Students will receive foundational instruction in biblical, theological, and philosophical studies that will enable them to develop effective ministry strategies for addressing key cultural issues.

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Developing the Biblical and Theological Foundations for a Christian Worldview	DMNCW 6112	12
Christian Apologetics and Modern Culture - Engaging and Responding to a Multicultural Society	DMNCW 6212	12
Professional Dissertation	COLLM 8006	6
Professional Dissertation Seminar I	COLLM 8000
Professional Dissertation Seminar II	COLLM 8010
Writing of the Professional Dissertation	COLLM 8020
	Total	30

Professional Dissertation Seminars

Seminar I

• Students will participate in the Professional Dissertation Seminar I during June at the end of their second seminar year. The seminar is an online prospectus writing course composed of a series of webinars and online assignments. The intent of this course is to guide students through the prospectus writing process. Students must complete all prerequisites for this seminar.

Seminar II

• Students will be required to be on campus for two weeks in July to work on their professional dissertation.

Professional Dissertation Requirements (COLLM 8006 Professional Dissertation)

Upon satisfactory completion of all seminar requirements and the Professional Dissertation Seminar I, students are considered in the professional dissertation phase of the D.Min. program. During this time students will be registered concurrently in COLLM 8010 Professional Dissertation Seminar II and COLLM 8020 Professional Dissertation in Progress. During the Professional Dissertation Seminar II, students will be required to be on campus for two weeks during July. After successful completion of the Professional Dissertation Seminar II, students will remain registered only in COLLM 8020 as they write their professional dissertation. Upon satisfactory completion of the professional dissertation and the oral examination, students will receive 6 hours credit.

Students submit professional dissertations of 100-200 pages in length to the Doctor of Ministry Office. The professional dissertation is to be written in the highest level of professional and academic competence.

This professional dissertation must be submitted at least 90 calendar days before graduation -- February 1 for Spring commencement and September 1 for Fall commencement.

The professional dissertation must be approved by its faculty readers, after which an oral exam will be scheduled. Graduation will be contingent upon successful completion of the oral exam.

Termination from the Program

Students may be terminated from the D.Min. program for the following reasons:

1. Failure to complete the program in the allotted time. The program is designed to be completed in four (4) years but the maximum time allotted is six (6) years. This time is calculated from the first semester of enrollment in seminars and terminates the day of graduation for the same calendar semester of the 6th year.
2. Failure to maintain a 3.00 GPA (on a 4.00 scale) throughout the course of the program. Each student is required to maintain a 3.00 GPA (B average) in the D.Min. program.
3. Failure to remain in good standing with the seminary at large. All students of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary are required to adhere to ethical, financial, and academic standards as set forth in the seminary catalog.

Cost of the Program

Due to the Cooperative Program scholarship for Southern Baptist students, the total program cost for Southern Baptists is $7,600. The total program cost for non-Southern Baptist students is $10,600.

The Program Cost(s) are broken down in the following manner:

A D.Min. student (both Southern Baptist and non-Southern Baptist) will be charged a down payment of $1,000 due by July 1.

Year 1 - $2,200 per year paid in its entirety by July 1 or divided into twelve monthly payments. Note: monthly payments are processed through the FACTS Payment Plan. Additional information is available through the Southwestern Business Office.

Non-SBC students will be charged a yearly payment of $3,200.

Year 2 and 3 - $2,200 per year for Southern Baptist students or $3,200 per year for non-Southern Baptist students due July 1.

If a D.Min. student's program exceeds three years, there is no charge for year 4. However, an additional extension fee of $1,000 per year will be charged to the student for year 5 and every year thereafter. Please note that a student's program may not exceed six years in total.

Financial assistance is not available through the D.Min. Office. Applications for financial assistance may be made through the Student Financial Aid office of the seminary.

All fees and dates are provisional and may be subject to change by the administrative offices of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Information regarding the Doctor of Philosophy Degree for the School of Theology which follows overviews the basic requirements for the degree.  Students enrolled in the program follow the current Doctor of Philosophy Student Handbook which is provided by the Office of the Associate Dean for the Ph.D. Program.

The Ph.D. program prepares persons of exceptional ability to serve as teachers in specialized areas of theology and as pastors, chaplains, denominational leaders, or authors. The Ph.D. program emphasizes the attainment of expertise in a theological discipline, resting upon competence in both biblical and non-biblical languages through quality research and critical evaluative skills, resulting in a significant contribution to the student's field. Ph.D. study requires a high degree of originality, independence, analytical research, judgment, and skill in articulating research findings.

Prerequisites for Admission

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a master's degree in biblical and theological studies from a regionally accredited college, university, or seminary.  Acceptable master's degrees for entrance into the Ph.D. program include the Master of Theology (Th.M.) and the Master of Divinity (M.Div.). The Master of Arts in Theology (MA.Th.) may be acceptable for some majors depending on the overall content of the degree curriculum in relationship to the desired area of study.

All applicants to the Ph.D. program must possess exegetical competence in both Biblical Hebrew and Greek.

Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.3 or higher in their graduate theological studies. If an applicant has not completed the degree program, transcripts verifying the possibility of attaining a 3.3 must be submitted before an application will be considered.

Applicants must complete elective work in their desired field of study beyond the introductory courses required in a standard M.Div. degree. Admission decisions rest totally on the strength of the complete portfolio. Those deemed insufficiently prepared will be denied admission.

Application Process

Ph.D. applicants must apply for general admission to the seminary and must also apply simultaneously for admission to the Ph.D. program. For general admission to Southwestern Seminary and for general admission information, contact Southwestern's Office of Admissions. Prospective Ph.D. students must pursue specific admission to the School of Theology Ph.D. program through the Ph.D. office.

International applicants must submit their transcripts to the World Education Services (www.wes.org) for evaluation.  The evaluation service sends results directly to the Ph.D. office.

Each applicant must submit scores from the Graduate Record Exam General Test (GRE).  The GRE should be taken at least four months prior to the entrance examination and must have been taken no more than five years prior to applying for admission to Southwestern’s Ph.D. program.  Applicants must take the GRE at a testing center since Southwestern Seminary does not administer the GRE.  The GRE may be taken more than once, but only one score will be considered with the application. Each applicant must take the Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical Writing portions of the General Test.

International applicants must complete the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language) with a minimum score of 100 on the internet based test or 250 on the computer based test.  Students who do not complete the internet based TOEFL must also complete the TSE (Test of Spoken English).  International applicants who have successfully completed an accredited English-language based degree may be exempt from this requirement.

Each applicant must submit a substantial research paper on a subject in the student’s chosen major, representing the applicant’s best research and writing.  The use of primary sources and biblical languages (where applicable) will be examined carefully.  The argumentation of the paper, including the clarity of the thesis, evaluation of evidence, and exercise of critical thought (as opposed to descriptive treatments) plays an essential role in the faculty’s assessment of research papers.  The form and style should follow either the Southwestern Seminary Manual of Style or the most recent edition of Turabian.

Each applicant must provide three confidential academic recommendations by former graduate level professors.  Reference forms are included with the application for the Ph.D. degree and must be submitted separately by the professors in sealed envelopes on which the professor has signed his or her name across the seal.

Each prospective Ph.D. student completes an entrance examination in the applicant's major field which probes the applicant's knowledge of the major field and tests the ability to organize and express his or her thoughts logically and clearly.  Entrance examinations require two hours.  The Ph.D. office notifies students of the time, date, and place for the entrance examination.  Study aids for the entrance examination are available from the Ph.D. office.

When all application materials have been received by the Ph.D. office, professors in the major department will interview qualified applicants.

Application Time Line

Timeframe	Action
Academic year prior to beginning Ph.D. studies	Preliminary Step: applicant requests application materials from the Ph.D. office and receives application forms, including a list of required documents to support the application.
Last Friday in January	Application Deadline: applicant must submit the Ph.D. application, official transcripts, GRE scores, WES (if applicable), TOEFL (if applicable), three academic references, and a substantial research paper.
Second Friday in February	Intent to Sit for Entrance Exams: applicants invited to take the entrance exams must confirm by returning the reservation form sent with the invitation.
First Monday in March	Entrance Exams and Interview: applicants write the entrance examination in their major field and interview with the major field faculty.

Admissions Decisions

Ph.D. admission represents a competitive process whereby the most qualified applicants receive an invitation to enter the School of Theology Ph.D. program. Admission to the Ph.D. program does not rest on a single factor, but on the strength of the entire portfolio, demonstrating readiness for Ph.D. work. Ph.D. program faculty in the applicant’s major and the Associate Dean for the Ph.D. Program evaluate the applicant’s fitness for doctoral studies. Students will be notified by mail after taking the entrance examinations whether they have been accepted into the Ph.D. program.

In the spring after all admissions materials have been compiled, the Department Chair meets with all faculty supervisors in the applicant’s major. After carefully reviewing all documents in an applicant’s portfolio, faculty supervisors in the student’s major field make admission recommendations to the Associate Dean for the Ph.D. Program.

Applicants denied admission to the Ph.D. program may reapply only once. All application materials are confidential. The Associate Dean for the Ph.D. Program and faculty have no obligation to divulge information regarding admission decisions.

Admitted Ph.D. students may defer their admission one year without being required to reapply to the Ph.D. program.

Once accepted into the Ph.D. program, a student may not change the major field. Students desiring to pursue a different major must reapply to the Ph.D. program.

Cost of the Program

Each Ph.D. student is required to pay the general matriculation fee and all student fees of the institution as well as the Ph.D. studies fee each semester until the degree has been completed. Fees are established by the seminary administration, not by the Ph.D. office, and are subject to change.

Tuition* - Southern Baptist (per semester, Cooperative Program Scholarship)	$2,620.00
Tuition * - Non-Southern Baptist (per semester)	$5,240.00

*Research language courses and other master's level courses are not included in the tuition fee for Ph.D. students.

Financial assistance is not available through the Ph.D. office. However, a Research Doctoral Grant is provided to Ph.D. students of good standing during the first eight semesters of their study at Southwestern Seminary. All inquiries regarding the grant or any other financial assistance should be made through the Student Financial Aid office of the seminary.

Research Language Requirements

Each major in the School of Theology requires two research languages.

Major Field Research Language Competencies:

Biblical Studies

Old Testament, New Testament, Archaeology and Biblical Studies

• German
• French

Theological Studies

Systematic Theology, Church History and Historical Theology

• German
• Latin

Ethics and Philosophical Studies

Christian Ethics, Philosophy of Religion

• Intermediate Logic (To meet this requirement, students must show proficiency in Modal, Symbolic, and Quantification Logic.)
• German, French, or Latin

Preaching and Pastoral Studies

Preaching, Pastoral Studies

• Departmentally approved graduate-level courses in rhetorical theory
• Intermediate Logic (To meet this requirement, students must show proficiency in Modal, Symbolic, and Quantification Logic.)

Incoming students who are missionaries may petition their supervisor and the Associate Dean for the PhD Program to use an appropriate language from their mission field as a research language, provided that the language will serve as a research tool during doctoral studies. Language substitution petitions require the approval of the major supervisor and the Associate Dean for the Ph.D. Program.

Minor Field Research Language Competencies:
Ph.D. program minors do not require additional language competencies.

Seminar Requirements

The Ph.D. major comprises two reading seminars and four research seminars in a particular area of study.  The minor includes two reading seminars and two research seminars in its field.

In addition, students take the Graduate Research Seminar (two hours) during the first year of seminars unless they have already taken it as part of their Th.M. program.  The Graduate Research Seminar probes the nature and methods of research, argumentation, and style.

The Teaching in Higher Education Seminar (two hours) falls at the conclusion of the seminar stage.  This seminar introduces the standard organization and policies at institutions of higher education, pedagogy, and other issues of administrative philosophy.

Students must complete all seminars prior to taking comprehensive exams.  Students must successfully complete comprehensive exams before presenting a dissertation prospectus.

The Supervisory Committee must approve the selection of all seminars.

Ph.D. Majors

The School of Theology Ph.D. program offers the following areas of study (majors) within its divisions:

Biblical Studies

• Old Testament
• New Testament
• Archaeology and Biblical Studies

Theological Studies

• Systematic Theology
• Church History and Historical Theology*

*All Church History and Historical Theology majors must choose one of the following specializations in lieu of a minor:

• Early Church Studies
• Reformation Studies
• Baptist and Free Church Studies
• Modern Church Studies

Ethics and Philosophical Studies

• Christian Ethics
• Philosophy of Religion

Preaching and Pastoral Studies

• Preaching
• Pastoral Studies

Faculty availability and specializations determine seminar offerings.

Ph.D. Minors

Ph.D. students in the School of Theology may apply to a minor in any area in which the seminary offers majors. Faculty supervisors in the minor field review applicant portfolios, making admissions recommendations to the Associate Dean for the Ph.D. Program.

All Ph.D. applicants must declare their intended minor at the time of application.

The School of Theology Ph.D. program offers the following minors within its divisions:

Biblical Studies

• Old Testament
• New Testament
• New Testament Theology (minor for New Testament majors only)
• Archaeology and Biblical Studies

Theological Studies

• Systematic Theology
• Church History and Historical Theology
• Early Church Studies
• Reformation Studies
• Baptist and Free Church Studies
• Modern Church Studies

Ethics and Philosophical Studies

• Christian Ethics
• Philosophy of Religion

Preaching and Pastoral Studies

• Preaching
• Pastoral Studies

Students must complete the comprehensive bibliography, reading seminars in the minor, and the comprehensive exam in their minor area.

School of Theology Ph.D. majors may apply to any minor field offered by the Fish School of Evangelism and Missions.

Recommended Seminar Sequence

First Year

Fall Semester (Hours)                                         Spring Semester (Hours)

Graduate Research Seminar (2)

Major Field Reading Seminar I (2)                       Major Field Reading Seminar II (2)

Minor Field Reading Seminar I (2)                       Minor Field Reading Seminar II (2)

Research Language Study*                                    Research Language Study*

Summer of First Year

Reading Comprehensive Bibliography

Research Language Study*

Second Year

Fall Semester (Hours)                                          Spring Semester (Hours)

Research Seminar in Major Field (4)                   Research Seminar in Major Field (4)  

Research Seminar in Minor Field (4)                   Research Seminar in Minor Field (4)

Summer of Second Year

Reading Comprehensive Bibliography

Third Year

Fall Semester (Hours)                                         Spring Semester (Hours)

Research Seminar in Major Field (4)                   Comprehensive Exams             

Research Seminar in Major Field (4)                   Submission of Dissertation Prospectus

Teaching in Higher Education Seminar (2)

*Research language study is required but not credited as hours toward the Ph.D. degree.

Comprehensive Examinations

Comprehensive examinations require mastery of the field bibliographies distributed at the beginning of the student’s program. The major and minor supervisors may make minimal alterations to their respective bibliographies throughout the seminar stage, but no later than four months prior to the comprehensive examinations. Any change to a comprehensive bibliography must be communicated both to the student and to the Ph.D. office in writing.

Dissertation

The Ph.D. dissertation must argue for a clearly articulated thesis which constitutes a contribution to scholarship in its field. It should demonstrate the candidate’s ability to design a viable research project, pursue the research in relative independence, and write with clarity and force.

Additional Information

For additional information about Ph.D. studies in the School of Theology, please contact the Ph.D. office:

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
P.O. Box 22448
Fort Worth, TX  76122-0448
PhDTheology@swbts.edu
817-923-1921, ext. 4650

The Roy Fish School of Evangelism and Missions

Faculty

Keith E. Eitel, D.Miss., D.Th.
Professor of Missions, Director of the World Missions Center, and Dean

Dan R. Crawford, D.Min.
Senior Professor of Evangelism and Missions and Chair of Prayer Emeritus

Roy J. Fish, Th.D.
Distinguished Professor of Evangelism and Former L. R. Scarborough Chair of Evangelism

Steve Lee, Ph.D.
Nehemiah Professor of Baptist Church Planting

Tony T. Maalouf, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Missions and Director of the Islamic Studies Program

David Mills, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Evangelism and Associate Dean for Applied Ministries

Mike Morris, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Missions

Matt Queen, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Evangelism and Faculty Administrator for Doctoral Studies

Daniel R. Sanchez, D.Min., Ph.D.
Professor of Missions, Director of the Scarborough Institute for Church Planting and Growth, Vernon D. and L. Jeannette Davidson Chair of Missions, and Associate Dean for Master's Programs

Samuel Shahid, Ph.D.
Senior Professor of Missions

Purpose

The purpose of the School of Evangelism and Missions of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is to provide graduate theological education for students engaging in Evangelism and Missions. To accomplish this task, the curricula are composed of basic biblical, theological, and ministry disciplines in addition to coursework focused specifically on missions and evangelism. These programs are designed to prepare the student for effective ministry both in North America and internationally.

The school seeks to create a context conducive to growth in Christian character, maturity, wisdom, integrity, social awareness, and responsibility. It seeks to strengthen the Christian witness in contemporary society by providing leadership capable of guiding the church in fulfilling its role in the Great Commission.

The school seeks to provide knowledge, skills, and resources for a lifetime of continuing study.

Degree Overview

Master of Divinity with a Concentration in Evangelism, Missions, or Islamic Studies

The Master of Divinity with a Concentration in Evangelism, Missions, or Islamic Studies is predicated on a Bachelor of Arts degree or its equivalent. The Southwestern M.Div. prepares students for the broadest range of Christian ministries. Students receive training in classical theological disciplines such as Old Testament, New Testament, church history and historical theology, systematic theology, ethics, and philosophy, as well as applied disciplines such as pastoral ministry, preaching, evangelism, and missions. The M.Div. is the only approved first master's degree for a student preparing for a pastoral or preaching ministry, as well as any other ministry largely comprised of biblical teaching.

Master of Divinity with a concentration in International Church Planting

The Master of Divinity with a concentration in International Church Planting provides a solid foundation of classical studies and a missions focus on church planting. This concentration equips students to start and develop churches abroad. This unique degree allows students to complete their course of study while serving off-campus. The church planting experience occurs under the auspices of the IMB's International Service Corps (2 years) or career apprentice program (3 years). The first-hand ministry experience acquired off-campus aids in fulfilling requirements for IMB missionary candidates.

Master of Divinity with a concentration in North American Church Planting

The Master of Divinity with a concentration in North American Church Planting provides a solid foundation of classical studies and specific training in church planting. The degree equips students to start and develop effective churches in the many contexts of North America. This degree allows students to complete their course of study while serving off-campus as a church starter. The church planting experience occurs under the auspices of a partnership between the North American Mission Board and Baptist state conventions cooperating with the Southern Baptist Convention.

Master of Arts in Islamic Studies

The Master of Arts in Islamic Studies seeks to prepare cross-cultural ministers who desire specialized preparation in the area of Islamic Studies.

Master of Arts in Missiology

The Master of Arts in Missiology is a specialized degree plan which allows students to integrate their theological preparation with direct missionary service. Students are required to have completed two consecutive years of missions service prior to graduation. This experience can be gained prior to or during studies at Southwestern.

Master of Theology

The Master of Theology allows students to gain a high level of competency in one major area of study after completion of the Master of Divinity. The majors offered in the Roy Fish School of Evangelism and Missions are Evangelism, Missions, and Islamic Studies. The degree, including a thesis, must be completed within three years.

Doctor of Ministry

The Doctor of Ministry is designed to enhance the understanding and practice of ministry in the areas of evangelism and missions for those currently engaged in positions of ministerial leadership in North American and International contexts.

Doctor of Philosophy

The Doctor of Philosophy prepares persons of exceptional ability and promise to serve as teachers in specialized areas of evangelism and missions. Graduates also serve as pastors, chaplains, denominational leaders, administrators, editors, and authors in the United States and abroad.

Master of Divinity with Concentrations in Evangelism, Missions, or Islamic Studies

The Southwestern M.Div. prepares students for the broadest range of Christian ministries. Students receive training in classical theological disciplines such as Old Testament, New Testament, church history and historical theology, systematic theology, ethics, and philosophy, as well as applied disciplines such as pastoral ministry, preaching, evangelism, and missions. In addition, students may use elective hours to pursue concentrations in any school at Southwestern in accordance with their ministry goals and academic interests. The M.Div. is the only approved first master's degree for a student preparing for a pastoral or preaching ministry, as well as any other ministry largely comprised of biblical teaching.

Prerequisite

The student must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Biblical Studies
Biblical Hermeneutics	BIBST 3203	3
Basic Old Testament I	OLDTS 3313	3
Basic Old Testament II	OLDTS 3323	3
Basic New Testament I	NEWTS 3313	3
Basic New Testament II	NEWTS 3323	3
Elementary Greek I (prerequisite)1	GREEK 3313	(3)
Elementary Greek II (prerequisite)1	GREEK 3323	(3)
New Testament Greek I	GREEK 4313	3
New Testament Greek II	GREEK 4323	3
Elementary Hebrew I	HEBRW 4313	3
Elementary Hebrew II	HEBRW 4323	3
Hebrew Exegetical Method	HEBRW 5003	3
Theological Studies
Church History I	CHAHT 3103	3
Church History II	CHAHT 3113	3
Baptist Heritage	BPTST 3203	3
Systematic Theology I	SYSTH 3003	3
Systematic Theology II	SYSTH 3013	3
Ethics and Philosophical Studies
Basic Christian Ethics or	ETHIC 4313 or	3
The Bible & Moral Issues or	ETHIC 4323 or
Development of Christian Character and Decision Making	ETHIC 4333
The Christian Home	ETHIC 4303	3
Philosophy of Religion or	PHILO 4313 or	3
Christian Apologetics	PHILO 4373
Evangelism and Missions Studies
Contemporary Evangelism	EVANG 3303	3
Personal Evangelism Practicum2	EVANG 3000	0
Introduction to Missiology	MISSN 3363	3
Missions Practicum2	MISSN 3100	0
Preaching and Pastoral Studies
Foundations for Christian Ministry I3	PASMN 3313	3
Christian Ministry Practicum2	PASMN 3000	0
Introduction to Expository Preaching4	PRCHG 3313	3
Advanced Expository Preaching5,6	PRCHG 3323	3
Preaching Practicum2	PRCHG 3000	0
Additional Requirements
Spiritual Formation I	SPFEV 3101	1
Spiritual Formation II	SPFEV 3111	1
Applied Ministry I - Mentoring	APLEV 4031	1
Applied Ministry II - Disciple-making in the Local Church	APLEV 4041	1
The Ministry of Education	EDMIN 3003	3
(Free Elective)6		(3)
School of Evangelism and Mission Concentrations7
Concentration/Electives7		15
	Total	91

¹Elementary Greek I and II (GREEK 3313 and 3323, 3 hours each; or GREEK3356, 6 hours) are prerequisite for the degree. Students who have completed equivalent courses should contact the Fish School Master's Programs Office to determine the necessity of completing the courses.

²Students will be enrolled in these practicums automatically when registering for the parent course above them in the degree plan.

³Female students should substitute WOMST 4003 Women's Ministries in the Local Church.

⁴Female students take WOMST 4043 Expository communication of Biblical Truth.

⁵Female students take a free elective in lieu of Advanced Expository Preaching.

⁶Students preparing for a ministry which includes preaching must complete PRCHG 3323. Those who believe their ministry will not include preaching should submit a course substitution form to the Master's Program Office at Fleming 211-C to request to bypass this course and substitute an elective course.

⁷Students seeking a concentration take specific courses in lieu of elective hours.

Concentrations in Evangelism, Missions, and Islamic Studies

Students obtain concentrations by completing the following requirements to fulfill a portion of the "Concentration/Electives" section of the M.Div. Upon completion of a concentration, students will receive a certificate for their work.

Evangelism

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Jesus and Personal Evangelism	EVANG 5353	3
Evangelism Elective (choose one of the following)	EVANG 5323, 3313, 5363 or 5403	3
Evangelizing Adherents of Cults and the Occult or Theology of Evangelism	EVANG 5313 or 3313	3
Evangelism in Acts or Spiritual Awakenings	EVANG 5333 or 5343	3
Practical Evangelism (choose one of the following)	EVANG 5373, 5453, 5393, or 4383	3
	Total	15

Missions

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Missionary Anthropology	MISSN 4373	3
Introduction to Church Planting	MISSN 4393	3
Globalization and Missions Strategies or	MISSN 3373 or	3
Models for Church Planting	MISSN 5353
Missions Elective	MISSN Elective	3
Praxis or Practicum in Missions	MISSN 5523 or equivalent	3
	Total	15

Islamic Studies

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Any three Islamic Studies Electives	ISLST	9
Missionary Anthropology	MISSN 4373	3
Praxis or Practicum in Islamic Studies	MISSN 5483, 5523 or equivalent	3
	Total	15

Additional Resources

The following links provide suggestions for how a student may plan to take the courses required for the M.Div. with concentrations in Evangelism, Missions, or Islamic Studies.

Master of Divinity with a Concentration in International Church Planting

Purpose

The Master of Divinity with a concentration in International Church Planting provides a solid foundation of classical studies and an international missions focus on church planting. This concentration equips students to start and develop churches abroad. The uniqueness of this degree allows students to complete their course of study while serving off-campus. The church planting experience occurs under the auspices of the Southern Baptist Convention International Mission Board's Journeyman program, International Service Corps program, or Career Apprentice program. The first-hand ministry experience acquired off-campus fulfills requirements for missionary candidates with SBC mission boards.

Entrance Requirements

The student must fulfill the requirements for admission in the Master of Divinity degree. Successful completion of the degree presupposes successful appointment by the International Mission Board to do the field portion of the degree.

Educational Method

This concentration combines a strong theoretical emphasis with practical field-based learning. After completing basic Master of Divinity courses on campus, students complete the field-based portion of the degree, while serving on a two or three-year off-campus field assignment abroad under the supervision of a veteran missionary or church planter.

Students will complete a maximum of 24 hours of field based study during the two or three-year field assignment.

Church Planting Experience

Students must meet the requirements for missionary appointment and be appointed by the IMB. The appointment must involve a minimum of two years of service. The placement in most cases must include: (1) direct involvement with starting new congregations, developing a strategy for a people group, or promoting a church planting movement of multiple congregations, and (2) a carefully monitored supervisory relationship with a veteran church planter or missionary. Students should apply for appointment at least two years before the proposed beginning date of missionary service and should carefully plan the sequence of courses in order to coordinate with the proposed beginning date of missionary service.

Modular Courses

During the student's field assignment under the auspices of the International Mission Board of the SBC, they are required to take four modular courses taught in the midst of the field learning experience and crafted to be directly relevant to the student's field ministry.  Modular courses are offered as a set of two courses each year in rotation at a selected site overseas. 

The four field-based modular classes emphasize the cross-cultural applications of ethical decision making, nurturing the home in cross-cultural settings and modeling the home in host cultural settings where the Christian home is a new concept, and understanding the religio-social context(s) where students are living.

"Jump Start 2+2/3"

This option allows graduating students from the College at Southwestern or other approved institutions to “Jump Start” into the M.Div. International Church Planting program at the beginning of their two to three year appointment with the International Mission Board. These students will complete the field-based portion of the degree before the campus based portion. At the end of the two to three years on the field, students will transition to the Southwestern campus to finalize their M.Div. requirements.  Click here for more information on the "Jump Start 2+2/3".  Please contact the Dean of the Fish School of Evangelism and Missions for further information regarding the pre-requisites for "Jump Start" at (817)-923-1921 extension 6400.

 

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Biblical Studies
Biblical Hermeneutics	BIBST 3203	3
Basic Old Testament I	OLDTS 3313	3
Basic Old Testament II	OLDTS 3323	3
Basic New Testament I	NEWTS 3313	3
Basic New Testament II	NEWTS 3323	3
Elementary Greek I (prerequisite)1, 2	GREEK 3313	(3)
Elementary Greek II (prerequisite)1, 2	GREEK 3323	(3)
New Testament Greek I1	GREEK 4313	3
New Testament Greek II1	GREEK 4323	3
Elementary Hebrew I1	HEBRW 4313	3
Elementary Hebrew II1	HEBRW 4323	3
Hebrew Exegetical Method1	HEBRW 5003	3
Theological Studies
Church History I	CHAHT 3103	3
Church History II	CHAHT 3113	3
Baptist Heritage	BPTST 3203	3
Systematic Theology I	SYSTH 3003	3
Systematic Theology II	SYSTH 3013	3
Evangelism and Missions Studies
Contemporary Evangelism	EVANG 3303	3
Personal Evangelism Practicum3	EVANG 3000	0
Introduction to Missiology	MISSN 3363	3
Missions Practicum3	MISSN 3100	0
Preaching and Pastoral Studies
Introduction to Expository Preaching4	PRCHG 3313	3
Spiritual Formation I	SPFEV 3101	1
Spiritual Formation II	SPFEV 3111	1
Missions Courses
Globalization & Missions Strategies5	MISSN 3373	3
Introduction to Church Planting	MISSN 4393	3
World Religions: A Missionary Approach	MISSN 4333	3
Cross-Cultural Witness to the Gospel and Ministry or	MISSN 5373 or	3
Chronological Bible Storying	MISSN 4633
Courses to be taken on the Field
First Set of Modular Courses
Missionary Anthropology	MISSN 4373	3
The Christian Home6	ETHIC 4303	3
Second Set of Modular Courses
Christian Apologetics7	PHILO 4373	3
Development of Christian Character and Decision Making8	ETHIC 4333	3
Field Based Mentorship & Language Courses
Mission Mentorship I	MISSN 5643	3
Mission Mentorship II	MISSN 5653	3
Field Language Acquisition I	MISSN 3613	3
Field Language Acquisition II	MISSN 3623	3
	Total	92

¹Because of the necessity of spending only two years on the Southwestern campus, completion of both biblical languages, while crucially important for Bible study and teaching, poses a significant challenge. Accordingly, the student may, with the permission of the Dean of the Roy Fish School of Evangelism and Missions, complete either four semesters of Greek or three semesters of Hebrew. As incentive and assistance extended to International Church Planting concentration students to take both biblical languages using summers and inter-term opportunities, Southwestern extends to any student who takes both biblical languages a scholarship to cover the second language plus a scholarship to cover an additional twelve hours of field-based requirements. If the Greek only option is chosen, then students will add 9 hours of missions electives to their degree plan to equal 92 hours total for the degree. If the Hebrew only option is chosen, students will add 6 hours of missions electives to their degree plan to equal 92 hours total for the degree.

²Elementary Greek is a required pre-requisite. It is considered undergraduate level Greek. Thus, if a student is admitted who is deficient in this prerequisite, it will be necessary to take first year Greek in addition to the requirements stated here for no graduate level credit. So functionally, the program would entail 92 graduate hours plus 6 non-credit prerequisite hours. 68 hours plus the 6 hours of noncredit Greek are taken prior to field departure. Students are advised to plan carefully and use one of the summer sessions (either before first year or between first and second years) to take the first year of non-credit, prerequisite Greek. If students enter with a year of undergraduate Greek in college, then these classes will not be necessary.

³Students will be enrolled in these practicums automatically when registering for the parent course above them in the degree plan.

⁴Female students take WOMST 4043 Expository Communication of Biblical Truth.

⁵A Regional Study course that is specific to the area in which the student will live & work may be taken in lieu of MISSN 3373.

⁶A field-based modular class that emphasizes nurture and development of healthy Christian homes in cross-cultural settings so that home will also be a helpful witness.

⁷A field-based modular course focused on the religio-social context(s) where students are living.

⁸A field-based modular class that emphasizes the cross-cultural applications of ethical decision making.

Additional Resources

The following links provide suggestions for how a student may plan to take the courses required for the M.Div. International Church Planting with Greek only, Hebrew only, or both Greek and Hebrew. 

Students interested in more complete information regarding the program should contact the World Missions Center at (817) 923-1921 extension 7500 or email InternationalCP@swbts.edu.

Master of Divinity with a Concentration in North American Church Planting

Purpose

The Southwestern M.Div. degree concentration in North American church planting provides a solid foundation of classical studies and specific training in church planting. The degree equips students to start and develop effective churches in the many contexts of North America. This degree allows students to complete their course of study while serving off-campus as a church starter. The church planting experience occurs under the auspices of a partnership between the North American Mission Board and Baptist state conventions cooperating with the Southern Baptist Convention.

Entrance Requirements

Students must fulfill the requirements for admission into the Southwestern M.Div. degree program and obtain approval from the designated faculty advisor to be officially admitted into the North American Church Planting concentration.

Educational Method

This concentration combines a strong theoretical emphasis with practical, field-based learning.

In consultation with the program advisor, students may complete the field component option allowing them to serve with a state convention while finishing their degree program.

Church Planting Experience

Students in most cases must meet the requirements for missionary appointment and be appointed by NAMB, or be approved by the faculty advisor for an equivalent supervised ministry experience. The appointment must involve a minimum of two years of service. The placement in most cases must include: (1) direct involvement with starting a new congregation, developing a strategy for a people group, or promoting a church planting movement of multiple congregations, and (2) a carefully monitored supervisory relationship with a veteran church planter or missionary. Students should apply for appointment at least two years before the proposed beginning date of church planting service and should carefully plan the sequence of courses in order to coordinate with the proposed beginning date of their church planting assignment.

Field Component Track

Some students may opt for a version of this program that is not dependent on appointment with the North American Mission Board.  The M.Div. with North American Church Planting concentration may be completed off campus while serving with a state convention. Please contact the Nehemiah Professor of Baptist Church Planting about eligibility for this track.

 

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Biblical Studies
Biblical Hermeneutics	BIBST 3203	3
Basic Old Testament I	OLDTS 3313	3
Basic Old Testament II	OLDTS 3323	3
Basic New Testament I	NEWTS 3313	3
Basic New Testament II	NEWTS 3323	3
Elementary Greek I (prerequisite)1	GREEK 3313	(3)
Elementary Greek II (prerequisite)1	GREEK 3323	(3)
New Testament Greek I	GREEK 4313	3
New Testament Greek II	GREEK 4323	3
Elementary Hebrew I	HEBRW 4313	3
Elementary Hebrew II	HEBRW 4323	3
Hebrew Exegetical Method	HEBRW 5003	3
Theological Studies
Church History I	CHAHT 3103	3
Church History II	CHAHT 3113	3
Baptist Heritage	BPTST 3203	3
Systematic Theology I	SYSTH 3003	3
Systematic Theology II	SYSTH 3013	3
Ethics and Philosophical Studies
Basic Christian Ethics or	ETHIC 4313 or	3
The Bible & Moral Issues or	ETHIC 4323 or
Development of Christian Character and Decision Making	ETHIC 4333
The Christian Home	ETHIC 4303	3
Philosophy of Religion or	PHILO 4313 or	3
Christian Apologetics	PHILO 4373
Evangelism and Missions Studies
Contemporary Evangelism	EVANG 3303	3
Personal Evangelism Practicum2	EVANG 3000	0
Introduction to Missiology	MISSN 3363	3
Missions Practicum2	MISSN 3100	0
Preaching and Pastoral Studies
Foundations for Christian Ministry I3	PASMN 3313	3
Christian Ministry Practicum2	PASMN 3000	0
Introduction to Expository Preaching4	PRCHG 3313	3
Advanced Expository Preaching5,6	PRCHG 3323	3
Preaching Practicum2	PRCHG 3000	0
Additional Requirements
Spiritual Formation I	SPFEV 3101	1
Spiritual Formation II	SPFEV 3111	1
The Ministry of Education	EDMIN 3003	3
	Concentration Total	17-18
	Total	91-92
Please choose one of the following concentrations for this degree.
North American Church Planting Concentration
Introduction to Church Planting	MISSN 4393	3
Models for Church Planting	MISSN 5353	3
Church Planting in the Urban Contexts	MISSN 5453	3
Missionary Anthropology	MISSN 4303	3
Missions or Evangelism Elective	MISSN/EVANG Elective	3
Church Planting Internship	MISSN 5743	3
North American Church Planting Field Component Concentration
Introduction to Church Planting	MISSN 4393	3
Models for Church Planting	MISSN 5353	3
Church Planting in the Urban Contexts	MISSN 5453	3
Great Commission Mentorship I	APLEV 5602	2
Great Commission Mentorship II	APLEV 5612	2
Great Commission Mentorship III	APLEV 5622	2
Great Commission Mentorship IV	APLEV 5632	2

¹Greek 3313 and 3323 (3 hours each) or Greek 3356 (6 hours) are prerequisite for the degree. Greek 3356 (6 hours) may be taken in lieu of the two 3 hour courses. Students who have completed equivalent courses should contact the New Testament Department to determine the necessity of completing the courses.

²Students will be enrolled in these practicums automatically when registering for the parent course above them in the degree plan.

³Female students should substitute WOMST 4003 Women's Ministries in the Local Church.

⁴Female students take WOMST 4043 Expository Communication of Biblical Truth.

⁵Female students take a free elective in lieu of Advanced Expository Preaching.

⁶Students preparing for a ministry which includes preaching must complete PRCHG 3323. Those who believe their ministry will not include preaching should submit a course substitution form to the Master's Programs Office at Fleming 211-C to request to bypass this course and substitute an elective course.

Additional Resources

The following links provide suggestions for how a student may plan to take the courses required for the M.Div. with the North American Church Planting Track or with the North American Church Planting Field Component

Students interested in more complete information regarding the program should contact the Nehemiah Professor of Baptist Church Planting at 817-923-1921 extension 6679.

Advanced Master of Divinity (Adv. M.Div.)

The Advanced Master of Divinity allows students to build upon undergraduate theological training by taking advanced courses in place of the introductory courses in the regular Master of Divinity curriculum.

Entrance Requirements

The student must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 3.0. The student’s undergraduate major should be in a discipline directly related to the courses in the Advanced M.Div. curriculum. The Advanced M.Div. is built upon 45 hours of prerequisites.

Course Title	Hours
Biblical Hermeneutics	3
Basic Old Testament I and II	6
Basic New Testament I and II	6
Greek or Hebrew (two years of one language)1	12
Church History I and II	6
Systematic Theology I and II	6
Christian Ethics	3
Philosophy of Religion	3
Total	45

The prerequisites in Old Testament, New Testament, Church History, and Systematic Theology may each be completed with two survey courses or with one survey course and an additional elective in the same discipline. In either case, the prerequisite courses must cover the entire range of material covered in the SWBTS courses.

Prerequisite courses must be completed with a B- or better.

Students who have not fulfilled all prerequisites may complete the remaining prerequisites at the beginning of work toward the degree.

Degree Requirements

The 79-hour degree includes advanced courses in Biblical Studies, Theological Studies, Ethics and Philosophical Studies, as well as courses in Preaching and Pastoral Studies and Evangelism and Missions Studies. In addition, the degree includes 3 hours of free electives and 17 hours of courses related to the area of concentration.

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Biblical Studies
Old Testament or New Testament Elective	OLDTS or NEWTS Elective	3
Biblical Theology Elective	BIBTH Elective	3
Elementary Hebrew I1	HEBRW 4313	3
Elementary Hebrew II	HEBRW 4323	3
Hebrew Exegetical Method	HEBRW 5003	3
Hebrew Exegesis Elective	HEBRW Elective	3
Greek Exegesis Elective1	GREEK Elective	3
Theological Studies
Baptist Heritage	BPTST 3203	3
Church History and Historical Theology Elective	CHAHT Elective	3
Systematic Theology Electives	SYSTH Electives	6
Ethics and Philosophical Studies
The Christian Home	ETHIC 4303	3
Christian Ethics Elective	ETHIC Elective	3
Philosophy of Religion Elective	PHILO Elective	3
Preaching and Pastoral Studies
Introduction to Expository Preaching	PRCHG 33133	3
Advanced Expository Preaching	PRCHG 33234,9	3
Preaching Practicum	PRCHG 30002	0
Foundations of Christian Ministry I	PASMN 33135	3
Christian Ministry Practicum	PASMN 30002	0
Evangelism and Missions Studies
Contemporary Evangelism	EVANG 3303	3
Personal Evangelism Practicum	EVANG 30002	0
Introduction to Missiology	MISSN 3363	3
Missions Practicum	MISSN 31002	0
Spiritual Formation
Spiritual Formation I	SPFEV 3101	1
Spiritual Formation II	SPFEV 3111	1
Free Electives and Concentration
	Free Electives / Concentration	3 / 17
	Total	79
Concentrations
Evangelism Concentration
Jesus and Personal Evangelism	EVANG 5353	3
Choose one of the four Evangelism courses	EVANG 5323, 5333, 5363, or 5403	3
Evang in Acts or Spiritual Awakenings	EVANG 5333, or 5343	3
Encountering Cults and the Occult	EVANG 5313	3
Choose one of these three Evangelism courses	EVANG 5373, 5453, or 4383	3
Applied Ministry I - Mentoring	APLEV 4031	1
Applied Ministry II - Disciple-making in the local church	APLEV 4041	1
Islamic Studies Concentration
Missionary Anthropology	MISSN 4373	3
Islamic Electives (9 hours)	MISSN9	3
MISSN Elective		3
MISSN Elective		3
Praxis or Practicum in Islamic Studies	MISSN 5483, 5523, or equivalent	3
Applied Ministry I - Mentoring	APLEV 4031	1
Applied Ministry II - Disciple-making in the local church	APLEV 4041	1
Missions Concentration
Missionary Anthropology	MISSN 4373	3
Introduction to Church Planting	MISSN 4393	3
MISSN (Missions elective)9		3
Glob. & Missions Strategies or Models for Church Planting	MISSN 3373 or 5353	3
Missions Praxis or Practicum	MISSN 5523 or equivalent	3
Applied Ministry I - Mentoring	APLEV 4031	1
Applied Ministry II - Disciple-making in the local church	APLEV 4041	1
North American Church Planting Concentration (NAMB 2+2)
Introduction to Church Planting	MISSN 43937	3
Models for Church Planting (required for Nehemiah project)	MISSN 53537	3
Missionary Anthropology or Globalization Missions Strategies	MISSN 4373 or 3373	3
Orientation to Missionary Distance	MISSN 30006	0
Great Commission Mentorship I	APLEV 5602	2
Great Commission Mentorship II	APLEV 5612	2
Great Commission Mentorship III	APLEV 5622	2
Great Commission Mentorship IV	APLEV 5632	2
North American Church Planting Concentration (Non 2+2)
Introduction to Church Planting	MISSN 43937	3
Models for Church Planting	MISSN 53537	3
Missionary Anthropology	MISSN 43738	3
Globalization & Missions Strategies	MISSN 33738	3
Mission/Evangelism Elective	MISSN/EVANG elective9	3
Great Commission Mentorship I	APLEV 5602	2

Adv. M.Div. with concentration in International Church Planting

This degree follows the same basic format as above with variances in the courses specific to the concentration. Students interested in the Adv. M.Div. with a concentration in International Church Planting should contact the Dean of the Fish School of Evangelism and Missions for information, application and approval.  The office is located at the World Missions Center or by phone at 817-923-1921 extension 6400.

¹The exact language hours will be determined based on the pre-requisites and language credits earned prior to entering the Advanced Master of Divinity degree.

²Students will be enrolled in these practicums automatically when registering for the parent course above them in the degree plan.

³Female students should substitute WOMST 4003 Women's Ministries in the Local Church.

⁴Female students take WOMST 4043 Expository Communication of Biblical Truth.

⁵Female students take a free elective in lieu of Advanced Expository Preaching.

⁶Students normally take MISSN 3000 during the semester immediately preceding the beginning of the missionary assignment. The course is a non-credit prerequisite    

   for MISSN 5602.

⁷The NAMB requires MISSN 4393 and MISSN 5353 for students serving in the Nehemiah Project church planting program.

⁸Non 2+2 students are required to take both MISSN 3373 and MISSN 4373.

⁹Students preparing for a ministry which includes preaching must complete PRCHG 3323. Those who believe their ministry will not include preaching should submit a course substitution form to Master's Programs Office at Fleming 211-C to request to bypass this course and substitute an elective course.

Transfers

Master's courses from an eligible institution may transfer into the Advanced M.Div. The courses must be comparable to the Southwestern courses for which transfer credit is requested and be completed with a “B” or better. No more than half of the degree may be earned by transfer of credits and no more than half of a completed degree may be used towards a new degree.

Additional Information

For additional information about the Advanced Master of Divinity, contact the Master's Programs Office in Fleming 211-C:

by mail at: Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
P.O. Box 22356, Fort Worth, Texas 76122
by email at ghyatt@swbts.edu,
or by phone at (817) 923-1921 ext. 6424

Master of Arts (Islamic Studies) (M.A.I.S.)

Purpose

The Master of Arts (Islamic Studies) is designed to prepare Christian missionaries who desire specialized preparation in the area of Islamic Studies. Degree candidates will obtain more effective skills for reaching and making Christian disciples of people with an Islamic background.

Admissions Requirements

To be admitted as a candidate for the Master of Arts (Islamic Studies), a student must fulfill the following requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or its equivalent;
• Experience in ministry to persons of Islamic background or a clear statement of purpose to do so in the future; and
• Academic approval by the Director of the Islamic Studies program.

Degree Requirements

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
General Theological Studies
Biblical Hermeneutics	BIBST 3203	3
Basic Old Testament I	OLDTS 3313	3
Basic Old Testament II	OLDTS 3323	3
Basic New Testament I	NEWTS 3313	3
Basic New Testament II	NEWTS 3323	3
Systematic Theology I	SYSTH 3003	3
Systematic Theology II	SYSTH 3013	3
Baptist Heritage	BPTST 3203	3
Spiritual Formation I	SPFEV 3101	1
Spiritual Formation II	SPFEV 3111	1
Language Studies
Beginning Arabic I	MODLG 3513	3
Beginning Arabic II	MODLG 3523	3
Introduction to Qur'anic Arabic	MODLG 4513	3
Greek or Hebrew1		6
Practical Missiology & Islamic Studies
Introduction to Missiology	MISSN 3363	3
Personal Missions Practicum	MISSN 3100	0
Sharing Christ with Muslims	MISSN 5223	3
Missionary Anthropology   (Islamic Worldview)	MISSN 4373	3
Islamic Studies Foundational
Christian Inquiry into Islamic Faith and Practice	ISLST 5383	3
Islamic History, Culture and Philosophy	ISLST 5263	3
Islamic Texts: Qur'an and Hadith	ISLST 5293	3
Ishmael/Arabs in Biblical History	ISLST 5273	3
Recommended Electives
Choose two of the following:
Pre-Islamic Christianity in the Middle East	ISLST 5283	3
Reaching Out to Muslim Women	ISLST 5203	3
Folk Islam: Approaches	ISLST 5213	3
Advanced Qur'anic Arabic	MODLG 4523	3
Chronological Bible Storying	MISSN 4633	3
Cross-Cultural Witness to the Gospel & Ministry	MISSN 5373	3
Practicum or Praxis in Islamic Studies	MISSN	3
	Total	68

¹ Must be 6 hours in one biblical language: GREEK 3313 & 3323 or HEBRW 4313 & 4323

Additional Information

The following link provides a suggested sequence in which a student may take the courses required for the Master of Arts (Islamic Studies). 

Master of Arts in Missiology (M.A.Miss.)

Purpose

The Master of Arts in Missiology is a specialized degree plan which allows students to integrate their theological preparation and direct missionary experience. New students interested in missions may apply for admission into this degree plan as well as missionaries who have completed 20 - 30 hours of graduate theological studies, served on the field for two years, and need to complete a master's degree in order to serve with a missions sending agency.¹

Admission

To be admitted to the degree, a student must fulfill the following prerequisites:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or equivalent.
• A clear statement of intent to serve in a missions-related ministry.
• A minimum of two years of missionary experience, or a written commitment to complete such experience before graduation.²

Integration of Theory and Practice

The degree requires students to integrate academic inquiry and missions practice in the exercise of a cross-cultural ministry. Candidates with prior experience evaluate their missions service under faculty supervision. Candidates without prior experience complete three semesters of field ministry with a mentor. Any student who discovers that the two years of missionary service requirement cannot be fulfilled must transfer to another degree program.

Academic Advising

The flexible degree requirements allow each student to develop an academic program to meet specific needs relevant to a particular ministry setting. In consultation with academic advisors, each student constructs a plan of study that addresses anticipated needs in practical ministry. The academic advisor guides the student in course selection.  The role of faculty in academic advising allows for a mentored approach to seminary education, as each candidate stresses development in areas relevant to anticipated ministry needs.

Degree Requirements

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
General Requirements
Introduction to Missiology	MISSN 3363	3
Missions Practicum	MISSN 3100	0
Contemporary Evangelism	EVANG 3303	3
Personal Evangelism Practicum	EVANG 3000	0
Spiritual Formation I	SPFEV 3101	1
Spiritual Formation II	SPFEV 3111	1
Applied Ministry I	APLEV 4031	1
Applied Ministry II	APLEV 4041	1
General Theological Studies
Biblical Hermeneutics	BIBST 3203	3
Basic Old Testament I	OLDTS 3313	3
Basic Old Testament II	OLDTS 3323	3
Basic New Testament I	NEWTS 3313	3
Basic New Testament II	NEWTS 3323	3
Systematic Theology I	SYSTH 3003	3
Systematic Theology II	SYSTH 3013	3
Baptist Heritage	BPTST 3203	3
Church History I	CHAHT 3103	3
Church History II	CHAHT 3113	3
Greek or Hebrew 3		3
Greek or Hebrew 3		3
Studies in Missiology4
Introduction to Church Planting	MISSN 4393	3
Missionary Anthropology	MISSN 4373	3
Missions elective or Models for Church Planting 5	MISSN	3
Missions elective	MISSN	3
Missions elective	MISSN	3
Practical Missions Requirement (choose one of the following tracks)
Practicum Track (for candidates with previous experience)
Short-Term Missions Praxis	MISSN 5533	3
Missions Mobilization Practicum	MISSN 5543	3
OR
Mentorship Track (for candidates who will complete simultaneous experience)
Missionary Distance Learning Orientation	MISSN 3000	0
Great Commission Mentorship I (1st semester)	APLEV 5602	2
Great Commission Mentorship II (2nd semester)	APLEV 5612	2
Great Commission Mentorship III (3rd semester)	APLEV 5622	2
	Total	67

¹These hours usually count towards the 67-hour degree plan. Many missionaries with prior studies fulfill the residence requirement in one academic year while on stateside assignment or furlough. At least 30 hours of the degree must be taken at the Fort Worth campus.

²For acceptance into the degree program, each student must present a written plan that specifies how the two-year service requirement will be fulfilled prior to graduation.

³All 6 hours must be in one language: GREEK 3313 & 3323 or HEBRW 4313 & 4323.

⁴Students seeking a concentration in Hispanic Studies should take specific courses in lieu of the general courses listed under the Studies in Missiology heading above.  See the explanation of the Hispanic Studies concentration detailed below.

⁵Models for Church Planting (MISSN 5353) is required for students pursuing North American Church Planting through the NAMB.

 

Hispanic Studies Concentration

This concentration is for those students who want to be involved in ministry to Hispanics.  The courses will be taught bilingually (English and Spanish) and assignments for these courses can be completed in either language. For this track program the student does not take Applied Ministry I & II and takes an additional course in the concentration making the total number of hours 68.

Studies in Missiology - Hispanic Studies Concentration
Missionary Anthroplogy	MISSN 4373	3
Introduction to Hispanic Studies	HSPST 3103	3
Evangelism & Church Planting in the Hispanic Culture (or Introduction to Church Planting)	HSPST 3403 (or MISSN 4393)	3
Hispanic Studies Elective 6	HSPST	3
Hispanic Studies Elective	HSPST	3
Hispanic Studies Elective	HSPST	3

⁶Models for Church Planting (MISSN 5353) is required for students pursuing North American Church Planting through the NAMB.

Stewardship Concentration

For this concentration the student does not take Applied Ministry I & II and takes an additional course in the concentration making the total number of hours 68.

Studies in Missiology - Stewardship Concentration
Introduction to Church Planting	MISSN 4393	3
Missionary Anthropology	MISSN 4373	3
Mission Elective	MISSN	3
Mission Elective	MISSN	3
History & Traditions of Biblical Stewardship	STWLD 3303	3
Developing Resources for Your Church Ministry	STWLD 3403	3

Additional Information

Click here for a suggested sequence of courses for the M.A. in Missiology.  

Click here for a suggested sequence of courses for the M.A. in Missiology with a concentration in Hispanic Studies.

Click here for a suggested sequence of courses for the M.A. in Missiology with a concentration in Stewardship.

Master of Theology (Th.M.)

Purpose

The most advanced theological degree at the master's level, the Master of Theology (Th.M.) allows students to gain a high level of competency in one concentrated area of study after completion of the Master of Divinity. The Th.M. enhances ministerial practice, preparation for doctoral studies, and further mastery of a specialized discipline.

Entrance Requirements

The student must have completed a Master of Divinity degree or its equivalent from an accredited seminary or divinity school with a minimum GPA of 3.0.  The Th.M. assumes exegetical competence in Greek and Hebrew.  A student who has not completed the prerequisite language courses may complete them during work toward the degree.

Applicants declare a concentration by submitting a 15-20 page research paper in the area of intended study.

International applicants must complete the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a minimum score of 100 on the internet-based test or 250 on the computer-based test.  Students who do not complete the internet-based TOEFL must also complete the TSE (Test of Spoken English).

Application Deadline

New applicants to the seminary should indicate the desire to pursue the Th.M. on application materials. Current Southwestern students should fill out a Continuing Studies form available in the Registrar's office and include an explanation of reasons for pursuing the Th.M.

All application materials must be submitted by the following dates:

Fall: July 15
Spring: December 15
Summer: April 15

International students must meet earlier deadlines as set by the Office of International Student Services.

Degree Requirements

The Master of Theology consists of a 24-hour curriculum including: the Graduate Research Seminar (2 hours), one Ph.D. Reading Seminar (4 hours), three advanced master's electives (4 hours each) in a chosen major, Thesis Research (2 hours), and Thesis Writing (4 hours). A student may complete a 26-hour non-thesis track Th.M. by taking two additional advanced master's electives. The major includes courses from one study area in the School of Evangelism and Missions. All course work must be completed with a 3.0 or better. No course with a grade of below 3.0 will count toward the degree.

Thesis Track

Graduate Research Seminar - 2 hours
Ph.D. Reading Seminar in the Major Area - 4 hours (2 hours in fall and 2 hours in spring)
Advanced Master's Electives - 12 hours (three 4-hour courses)

Arabic (Islamic Studies major only) - 6 hours
Thesis Research - 2 hours
Thesis - 4 hours
Total: 24 hours (30 hours for Islamic Studies major)

Non-Thesis Track

Graduate Research Seminar - 2 hours
Ph.D. Reading Seminar in the Major Area - 4 hours (2 hours in fall and 2 hours in spring)
Advanced Master's Electives - 20 hours (five 4-hour courses), 16 hours for Islamic Studies major (four 4-hour courses)

Arabic (Islamic Studies major only) - 6 hours

Total: 26 hours (28 hours for Islamic Studies major)

The major includes courses from one of the areas in the School of Evangelism and Missions: Evangelism, Missions or Islamic Studies.

The student must complete the Graduate Research seminar and begin the Ph.D. Reading Seminar during the first fall semester of course work. In addition to the normal requirements for each course, the student must prepare a research paper of at least 20 pages in each advanced master's elective.

Thesis

The Th.M. thesis should demonstrate the student's ability to design a viable research project, pursue the research in relative independence, and write with clarity and force. An acceptable thesis should go beyond the description of data and include critical evaluation and interpretative judgment. The thesis must address a topic in the student's concentration. The Southwestern Seminary Manual of Style serves as the style guide for the thesis.

During the semester in which the student registers for Thesis Research, the student selects a thesis supervisor and completes a thesis prospectus. The prospectus, not to exceed ten pages, must be approved by the thesis supervisor before the student begins to write the thesis. The approved prospectus must be submitted to the Associate Dean's office. The student must work closely with the thesis supervisor throughout all stages of thesis work.

The student must submit the thesis at least 60 days prior to the anticipated date of graduation. The thesis supervisor and second reader will evaluate the thesis and determine the grade (passing grades: B- and above). A student who receives a failing grade will have an opportunity to revise and resubmit the thesis during the following semester provided that the time limitation has not expired.

Maintaining Status/Time Limitations

The Th.M. is offered only on the Fort Worth campus. All requirements, including the thesis, must be completed within three years of entrance into the program.

Transfers

No courses may be transferred into the Th.M.

A Th.M. graduate who pursues a Ph.D. in the School of Evangelism and Missions may apply the Graduate Research Seminar and the Ph.D. Reading Seminar toward requirements for the Ph.D. degree. The thesis may also apply toward requirements for the Ph.D. degree.

Additional Information

For additional information about the Master of Theology, contact the Master's Programs Office by phone at (817) 923-1921 ext. 6424, by email at ghyatt@swbts.edu or by mail at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, P.O. Box 22356, Fort Worth, Texas, 76122.

 

Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)

Purpose

The D.Min. program of the Roy Fish School of Evangelism and Missions is designed to enhance the understanding and practice of ministry in the areas of evangelism and missions for those currently engaged in positions of ministerial leadership in North American and International Contexts.

Admission

Admission Requirements & Procedures

Prerequisites for Admission

• Prior to admission into the D.Min. program, applicants must have completed the Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree or its equivalent from an institution accredited by the American Theological Schools (ATS) or an affiliate of the council of regional accrediting groups.

• Applicants must be employed or hold an official position in vocational Christian ministry during the time they are enrolled in the degree.

• Students must have maintained a 3.00 GPA or higher on a 4.00 scale in master's level studies in religion or theology. If your GPA is below the standard 3.00, you will be required to submit original copies of your MAT and/or GRE test scores to the Doctoral Programs Office. Applicants wishing exception to the required 3.00 GPA rule must submit a letter to the D.Min. Faculty Supervisory Committee asking for the exception and explaining any unusual circumstances that contributed to the low scholarship level attained during their master's level work. Applicants must score above a 400 on the MAT or, on the GRE, a minimum of 500 on the Verbal Reasoning section and a minimum of 4.0 on the Analytical Writing section. Applicants with less than a 3.00 may be admitted on probation, upon approval of the D.Min. Supervisory Committee.

• Applicants must have served in a vocational ministry position acceptable to the committee for at least 3 years after graduation with the M.Div. or its equivalent.

Instructions for Application Process:

• Complete online admissions application at www.swbts.edu/applynow. All applications must be entirely complete by February 1 in order to begin in July of the same year.

• As part of the online application, applicants must write a short essay about their 1) conversion and 2) call to ministry. D.Min. applicants must include in the call to ministry section a brief discussion of their reasons for applying to the D.Min. program and also their future vocational plans.

• As part of the online application, applicants will submit two personal references. A personal reference may be anyone, who is not related to the applicant and must have current and/or previous knowledge of the applicant’s ministry. A personal reference may not be anyone that is under the applicant's leadership or authority. A space will be provided on the online application to enter an email address for these references and they will be automatically emailed a reference form.

• Applicants must also complete the "Confidential Academic Reference" form and submit this form to the Admissions Office. This form must be completed by a professor with whom they have completed a graduate level course. The professor must have an earned doctorate degree from an accredited institution. Click here to obtain the "Confidential Academic Reference" form.

• Doctor of Ministry applicants may omit the church endorsement form on the online application because the attached “Statement of Ministry Endorsement” will be accepted in lieu of a church endorsement. The purpose of this document is to demonstrate that the applicant’s place of service is in support of the applicant’s intention to enter the Doctor of Ministry program. Click here to obtain the "Statement of Ministry Endorsement" form.

• The Admissions office will need official copies of your graduate level transcripts. Please contact your school and send your official transcripts to the Office of Admissions, P.O. Box 22740, Fort Worth TX, 76122. If you attended multiple graduate schools/seminaries, the office will need original copies from each school. Those applicants who have not completed a M.Div. degree, but have completed another type of master's, must request a transcript evaluation to determine potential equivalency needs. Some applicants may need to complete leveling work before their master's degree can be considered equivalent to the M.Div. degree. Please note: All leveling work must be completed before applicants can begin seminars.

• A transcript from an international institution will have to be certified that it is equivalent to graduate-level work in the United States.  Students must contact World Education Services in order to obtain transcript evaluations, www.wes.org.

• The general admission application fee is $35.00. Applicants may pay by credit card during the online application process, or may mail a check to the Office of Admissions, P.O. Box 22740, Fort Worth TX, 76122. Checks should be made out to Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Please note: once the application has been submitted the applicant may not go back and pay the application fee online.

• The D.Min. application fee is $20.00. Applicants must mail a check to the Doctoral Programs Office at P.O. Box 22667, Fort Worth, TX 76122. Checks should be made out to Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Please note: the application fee for the D.Min. program is separate from the $35 general application fee.

• Applicants are required to submit a research paper, as part of the application process, to the Doctoral Programs Office via email at dminfish@swbts.edu. The research paper should meet the following criteria:
  • The paper must indicate the ability to do doctoral level research. Applicants may utilize a previously written paper. However, the applicant should examine this paper for weaknesses in argumentation or logic as well as form and grammar and make appropriate corrections.
  • In the research paper, the student must make an argument and pursue a research question. Do not send exegetical papers (or any papers) that are in outline or bullet form and that do not show evidence of the student’s ability to do research.
  • The paper must demonstrate clear and succinct skill in developing and proving a thesis statement.
  • As needed, the student must demonstrate the ability to interact with the original biblical language(s).
  • The student must use primary sources rather than secondary sources.
  • We recommend applicants have someone else critique the paper as he or she might observe problem areas that otherwise might have gone unnoticed.
  • The paper should be approximately ten pages.
  • Please note: The paper can be a result of a previous master’s level assignment. However, it should be revised, edited, and conformed to an acceptable style form such as Turabian, MLA, APA, or the latest edition of the Southwestern Seminary Manual of Style.

 

• In addition to the research paper, applicants must submit an autobiographical essay to the Doctoral Programs Office via email at dminfish@swbts.edu. The autobiographical essay should include:

• Primary life events (and what meaning they have)
• Significant persons and relationships (including role models, the impact of the family of origin, and the nuclear family)
• The minister's understanding of his or her spiritual pilgrimage (particularly focusing on conversion, times of doubt or struggle, and growth experiences).
• The minister's understanding of motivation and call to ministry and significant persons and events in that process.
• A brief history of both secular and ministry-related experiences (significant difficulties, successes, and epiphanies about ministry).



Suggestions for an Effective Autobiographical Essay:

• Be honest – admit and evaluate your personal strengths and weaknesses. Avoid statements that appear as prideful; however, do not be so self-effacing that it comes across as insincere humility.
• Be specific regarding events and people that shaped your life. Avoid generalities that are unhelpful in the assessment of your life events.
• Include how your life experiences influenced your theology.
• You are encouraged to write this essay using the informal (first person) perspective in order to make the paper more personal.
• Papers must conform to an acceptable style form such as Turabian, MLA, APA, or the latest edition of the Southwestern Seminary Manual of Style.
• The paper should be approximately ten pages.

 

• Interview: After submission of all application materials, schedule a personal interview with the Faculty Administrator for Doctoral Programs or a member of the Doctor of Ministry Committee. Applicants should be prepared to discuss the reasons why they are seeking a D.Min. degree and how this degree will better equip them for ministry.

 

Return D.Min. Application Documents to:
Office of Admissions
P.O. Box 22740
Fort Worth, TX 76122
1-800-SWBTS-01
817.923.1921 ext. 2700
Fax: 817-921-8758
admissions@swbts.edu

Notification Regarding Admission
All applicants will be notified of the decision in writing by the Faculty Administrator for Doctoral Programs. This notification is usually sent by mail within two weeks of the decision. Applicants who are accepted into the program will then receive information regarding registration for the first semester of seminars.

Conditional Admission
Occasionally applicants may be admitted to the D.Min. program conditionally with the understanding that their conditional status will be reviewed at a later date to remove the condition or terminate the student's further participation in the program.

Research and Writing Seminar
All accepted students are approved provisionally in the D.Min. program. The provisional status is lifted after successful completion of the Research and Writing Seminar that is conducted via the internet using Blackboard technology. The Research and Writing Seminar is a required six-week internet seminar that is conducted before a student can begin his or her first year of seminars. The online seminar will be conducted from April to May before the seminar year begins in July. The purpose of the seminar is to both strengthen a student's writing skill and facilitate growth in the area of doctoral research. The seminar is graded upon a Pass/Fail basis and students will not be allowed to begin the first year of seminars unless the Research and Writing Seminar has been completed successfully.

International Students

For admission, all non-USA citizens will be required to take the internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) as an admission requirement. The minimum score for unconditional admission is 100 (those who score between 90-99 may enter the program conditionally; those who score less than 90 may not enter the D.Min. program). The computer based TOEFL will be accepted if it is less than two years old. The minimum score for unconditional admission is 250 (those who score between 233-249 may enter the program conditionally; those who score less than 233 may not enter the D.Min. program).Citizens of the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada and other non-USA citizens who have successfully completed an accredited English-language based bachelor's degree from a North American institution are exempt from this requirement. All TOEFL scores submitted should be less than two years old.

In addition to a passing TOEFL score, the Faculty Administrator for Doctoral Programs will reserve the right to require additional English proficiency courses taken concurrently with the D.Min. work where deficiencies are found to exist in order to assist students in achieving their potential and to contribute effectively to the seminars. These courses may be taken at Southwestern or in other designated institutions.

All students applying for the D.Min. program must be citizens of the U.S., permanent residents, here on an R-1 visa, or plan to study on an F-1 visa.

Applicants from outside the United States must meet U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulations to study at Southwestern Seminary in any program. Any approval of the applicant's admission to the D. Min. program is contingent upon the applicant maintaining proper status. The International Student Services Office communicates regularly with the D.Min. program to assure that all DHS regulations are followed.

Overall Program Guide

The Doctor of Ministry Program is a thirty hour degree:

Research and Writing Seminar (completed before beginning seminars)	Pass/Fail
Seminar Requirements (two seminars, one per year, worth 12 hours each)	24 hours
Professional Dissertation Seminar I	Pass/Fail
Professional Dissertation Seminar II	Pass/Fail
Writing of the Professional Dissertation	6 hours
Total Program Requirements	30 hours

Curriculum

Students participate in two year-long seminars, including two semesters of Professional Dissertation development and writing. Prior to beginning seminars, students participate in training in research, writing and prospectus development, as well as an orientation to the D.Min. program.

Each seminar is structured for a variety of interaction in order to give a comprehensive and exhaustive examination of a particular issue of study. Typically students meet on-campus in July for two weeks of lectures and coursework with a blended cohort. This session may be preceded by online Blackboard instruction and assignments. The on-campus segment of a seminar is followed by readings and other assignments throughout the year, including participation in two, 2-3 day long, off-campus learning activities (one in fall and one in spring). A special allowance will be made for missionaries serving abroad, in which they will be allowed to complete alternative assignments in lieu of the required off-campus assignments. These activities are arranged between the student, faculty supervisor, and Faculty Administrator for Doctoral Programs. These activities are integrated into a cycle of pre-event readings, post-event research papers, and critical reviews/comments by others in the cohort or sub-cohort. Assignments and dialogue throughout the year are primarily maintained through online interaction. Students will participate in the Professional Dissertation Seminar I which is an online prospectus writing course that occurs for two weeks at the end of the second seminar year during June.

Students successfully completing the two years of seminar study and the Professional Dissertation Seminar I will advance to the Professional Dissertation stage. During this time students will be registered concurrently in COLLM 8010 Professional Dissertation Seminar II and COLLM 8020 Professional Dissertation in Progress. During the Professional Dissertation Seminar II students are required to be on campus for two weeks during July. After successful completion of the Professional Dissertation Seminar II, students will remain registered only in COLLM 8020 as they write their professional dissertation. Upon satisfactory completion of the professional dissertation and the oral examination, students will receive 6 hours credit for such completion. The two years of seminars are designed to prepare the student for the actual task of preparing a Professional Dissertation prospectus; during the second year, students, with the help of their supervisors, should identify possible Professional Dissertation topics, research, and develop the Professional Dissertation outline. Students should submit a prospectus for approval at the beginning of the third year. This year focuses on conducting, writing, and defending the final Professional Dissertation.

Major Areas of Study
The D.Min. curriculum is divided into two areas of vocational interest (majors). Each D.Min. student is required to designate one area as his or her major.

North American Evangelism and Missions
Designed for advanced training in vital facets of contemporary evangelism and missions. This major enables students to translate academic and professional insights into skills for intercultural service, cutting-edge outreach, healthy church growth, church planting, and strategy development in North America. Contemporary challenges call for well-informed, experienced and responsible church leadership, in addition to new strategies for responding to the Great Commission.

Includes the following seminars:

• Theological Rationale for Evangelism and Missions, DMNME 6112
• Expansion of the Christian Movement: The History of Evangelism and Missions, DMNME 6212

International Evangelism and Missions
Intended to transform thinking and practice in reaching the world for Jesus Christ. Tailored to the needs of cross-cultural leaders, workers, and agencies. This major enables students to translate academic and professional insights into skills for international outreach, church planting, healthy church growth, and strategy development. The changing face of international evangelism and missions calls for a serious examination of the way evangelicals approach evangelism and missions in the years ahead. Please note: the only students allowed to choose this major are missionaries serving abroad or international students willing to complete their off-campus assignments abroad.

Includes the following seminars:

• Theological Rationale for Evangelism and Missions, DMNME 6112
• Expansion of the Christian Movement: The History of Evangelism and Missions, DMNME 6212

Cost of the Program

Due to the Cooperative Program scholarship for Southern Baptist students, the total program cost for Southern Baptists is $7,600. The total program cost for non-Southern Baptist students is $10,600. The Program Costs are broken down in the following manner: A D.Min. student (both Southern Baptist and non-Southern Baptist) will be charged a down payment of $1,000 - due by July 1. Year 1 - $2,200 per year paid in its entirety by July 1 or divided into twelve monthly payments.  Note: A 12-month installment payment plan is available through the FACTS Payment Plan. Additional information is available through the SWBTS Business Office. Non-Southern Baptist students will be charged a yearly payment of $3,200.00 which can be paid in total or by monthly payments through FACTS. Year 2 and 3 - $2,200 per year for Southern Baptist students or $3,200 per year for non-Southern Baptist students due by July 1.

If a D.Min. student's program exceeds three years, there is no charge for year 4. However, an additional extension fee of $1,000 per year will be charged to the student for year 5 and every year thereafter. Please note that a student's program may not exceed six years in total.

Financial assistance is not available through the Fish School D.Min. Office. Applications for financial assistance may be made through the Student Financial Aid office of the seminary.

All fees and dates are provisional and may be subject to change by the administrative offices of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Additional Information

Students interested in more complete information regarding the program should contact the Fish School D.Min. Office, SWBTS Roy Fish School of Evangelism and Missions, P.O. Box 22667, Fort Worth, TX 76122-0667, call (817) 923-1921 extension 6476, or email dminfish@swbts.edu.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Information regarding the Doctor of Philosophy Degree for the School of Evangelism and Missions which follows is an overview of the basic structure and requirements for completing the degree. Students enrolled in the program follow the current Doctor of Philosophy Degree Handbook, which is provided by the Office of the Faculty Administrator for Doctoral Programs.

Purpose

The Ph.D. program prepares persons of exceptional ability and promise to serve as teachers in specialized areas of theology: pastors, chaplains, or denominational leaders in positions such as administrators, editors, authors, in the United States or abroad. Presupposing a general education, the Ph.D. program emphasizes the attainment of expertise in the major, quality research, the development of critical evaluative skills, and significant contribution to the student’s field. Requiring competence in both biblical and non-biblical languages, the program also provides instruction in principles of research and in pedagogy. Doctoral study presupposes a high degree of originality, independence, analytical research, judgment, and skill in articulating findings.

Admission Prerequisites

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a master's degree in biblical and theological studies from a regionally accredited college, university, or seminary. Suitable degrees are listed below.

Prerequisite Degrees

Acceptable degrees for entrance into the Ph.D. program include the Master of Theology (Th.M.) and the Master of Divinity (M.Div.). The Master of Arts in Theology (M.A.Th.) may be acceptable for some majors depending on the overall content of the degree curriculum in relationship to the desired area of study. All applicants to the program must have attained exegetical competence in both Biblical Hebrew and Greek.

Leveling Requirements

Applicants must have completed elective work in their desired field of study beyond the introductory courses required in a standard M.Div. degree. Each applicant’s portfolio will be evaluated by a potential faculty supervisor. Admission decisions rest totally on the strength of the complete portfolio. Those deemed insufficiently prepared will be denied admission. Some may be admitted conditionally on the completion of leveling work prior to matriculation in the program.

Application Process

Application for admission to the Ph.D. program is made through the Ph.D. Office. Applicants must submit the following:

• Ph.D. Application Form
• Official Transcripts
• GRE Scores
• TOEFL (non-US citizens whose first language is not English)
• Research Document
• Three Academic References

Applicants from institutions outside the United States must submit their transcripts to the World Education Services, P.O. Box 745, Old Chelsea Station, New York, NY 10113-0745; www.wes.org; telephone: 1-800-937-3895; fax: 212-739-6100, for evaluation. The evaluation service sends evaluation results directly to the Ph.D. office.

Applicants must submit all remaining application documents.

Each applicant must submit scores from the Graduate Record Exam Standard Examination (GRE). The GRE examination should be taken at least four months prior to the entrance examination and must have been taken no more than five years prior to applying for admission to Southwestern's Ph.D. program. Applicants must take the GRE at a testing center. Southwestern Seminary does not administer the GRE. The GRE may be taken more than once, but only one score will be considered with the application.

For admission, all non-U.S. citizens will be required to take the internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) as an admission requirement. The minimum score for unconditional admission is 100 (those who score between 90-99 may enter the program conditionally; those who score less than 90 may not enter the Ph.D. program). Citizens of the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada and other non-U.S. citizens who have successfully completed an accredited English-language based bachelor's degree from a North American institution are exempt from this requirement. All TOEFL scores submitted should be less than two years old.

Each applicant must submit a research paper on a subject in the student's chosen major either previously prepared (an ungraded copy) or prepared especially for the Doctor of Philosophy application. This paper should be 20-30 pages in length, and should represent the best quality research and writing that the applicant can offer. The form and style should follow the most recent edition of Turabian or Southwestern Manual of Style. The research paper will be used to assess the applicant’s research and writing abilities.

Each applicant must provide three confidential recommendations by former professors. Reference forms are included with the application for the Ph.D. degree. These forms must be submitted separately by the professors or in sealed envelopes over which the professor has signed his or her name across the seal.

Entrance Examination and Interview

Applicants whose application form, research document, standardized test scores, and academic reference forms are posted by the deadline will be invited for an interview and asked to write an examination in the area of their major concentration. The entrance examination probes the applicant's knowledge in the major field and tests the ability to organize and express those thoughts logically and clearly. The examination essays will be written within a two-hour period in an examination setting. Persons who have completed their application requirements will be notified by the Ph.D. office of the time and date for entrance examinations. Study aids for this exam are available from the office of the Faculty Administrator for Doctoral Programs. Professors in the major division will interview all applicants.

Application Timeline

Timeframe		Action
Academic year prior to beginning Ph.D. studies		Preliminary Step: applicants request and receive application materials from the Ph.D. office
Last Friday in January for regular application. Items mailed must be postmarked by this date.		Application Deadline: applicants must submit the Ph.D. application form and all supporting documents: GRE scores, TOEFL scores (if applicable), three academic references, 20-30 page research paper, and official transcripts.
Second Friday in February		Intent to sit for Entrance Exams: applicants invited to take the entrance exams must submit the written reservation form sent with the invitation.
First Monday in March		Entrance Exams and Interview: applicants write the major and minor entrance exams and interview with the faculty in their major field.

Degree Requirements

The Ph.D. program is comprised of reading seminars, research seminars, a comprehensive examination, and the submission and defense of a dissertation. Students select a major and minor area.

Majors

The School of Evangelism and Missions Ph.D. program offers the following areas of study (majors):

• Evangelism
• Missions
• Church Vitalization

Faculty availability and specialization determine seminar offerings.

Minors

Ph.D. students in the School of Evangelism and Missions may minor in Evangelism, Missions, Church Vitalization, or Islamic Studies. Alternatively, Ph.D. students may choose to minor in a sub-discipline of their major field. For further information regarding the availability of sub-disciplines, students should contact faculty supervisors who specialize in the area of interest.

School of Evangelism and Missions majors may also minor in any area offered by the School of Theology.

Required Seminars

• Graduate Research Seminar (2 hours)
• Reading Seminar in Major Area (4 hours over two consecutive semesters)
• Reading Seminar in Minor Area (4 hours over two consecutive semesters)
• Six Research Seminars (4 hours each, normally 4 research seminars in the major field and 2 research seminars in the minor field)
• Teaching in Higher Education Seminar (2 hours)

Comprehensive Examinations

At the conclusion of their seminar studies, students must write comprehensive examinations in their major and minor fields. Comprehensive examinations require mastery of the field bibliographies distributed at the beginning of the student’s program. The major and minor supervisors may make minimal alterations to their respective bibliographies throughout the seminar stage, but no later than four months prior to the comprehensive examinations. Any change to a comprehensive bibliography must be communicated both to the student and to the Ph.D. office in writing. Students are expected to continually prepare for the comprehensive examinations throughout the program.

Dissertation

The Ph.D. dissertation must argue for a clearly articulated thesis which constitutes a contribution to scholarship in its field. It should demonstrate the candidate's ability to design a viable research project, pursue the research in relative independence, and write with clarity and force.

Cost of the Program

Each Ph.D. student is required to pay the general matriculation fee and all student fees of the institution as well as the Ph.D. studies fee each semester until the degree has been completed.  Fees are established by the seminary administration, not by the Fish School Ph.D. office, and are subject to change.

Current fees per semester for Ph.D. students:

Tuition* (per semester)	5,240.00
The Cooperative Program Scholarship reduces tuition for Southern Baptist students by (per semester)	2,620.00

*Modern language and other leveling courses are not included in this amount.  These courses will be billed at the student’s hourly rate.

Financial assistance is not available through the Fish School Ph.D. office.  However, a Research Doctoral Grant is provided to Ph.D. students of good standing during the first eight semesters of their study at SWBTS.  All inquiries regarding the grant or any other financial assistance should be made through then Student Financial Aid office of the seminary.

Additional Information

For additional information about Ph.D. studies in the School of Evangelism and Missions, please contact the Ph.D. Office:

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Roy Fish School of Evangelism and Missions
P.O. Box 22667
Fort Worth, TX 76122-0667
PhDFish@swbts.edu
817.923.1921 ext. 4650

The Jack D. Terry School of Church and Family Ministries

Faculty

Waylan Owens, Ph.D.
Dean of the School of Church and Family Ministries, Associate Professor of Pastoral Ministry

John Babler, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Counseling

Wesley Black, Ph.D.
Professor of Student Ministry, Associate Dean for the Research Doctoral Program, Jack D. and Barbara Terry Chair of Religious Education

Max Barnett, D.Min.
Professor of Collegiate Ministry, Edgar F. “Preacher” Hallock Chair of Baptist Student Work

Frank Catanzaro, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Adult Education and Counseling, Associate Dean of the D.Ed.Min Program

Johnny Derouen, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Student Ministry

Esther Díaz-Bolet, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Administration

Karen Kennemur, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Children's Ministry

Kelly King, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Childhood Education

Margaret Lawson, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Foundations of Education

Robert (Bob) Mathis, Ed.D., Ph.D.
Professor of Administration

W. Michael McGuire, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Psychology and Counseling

David McQuitty, Ph.D.
Professor of Administration

Marcia McQuitty, Ph.D.
Professor of Children's Ministry, Bessie M. Fleming Chair of Childhood Education

Patricia Nason, Ph.D.
Professor of Foundations of Education

David Penley, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Counseling

Richard Ross, Ph.D.
Professor of Student Ministry, J. M. Price Chair of Religious Education

Chris Shirley, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Adult Ministry

Teresa (Terri) Stovall, Ph.D.
Dean of Women's Programs, Associate Professor of Women's Ministries

Paul Stutz, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Administration and Church Recreation

Jack D. Terry, Jr., Ph.D.
Professor of Foundations of Education, Vice President Emeritus for Institutional Advancement, Special Assistant to the President

William R. (Rick) Yount, Ph.D., Ph.D.
Professor of Foundations of Education

Purpose

The purpose of the Jack D. Terry, Jr., School of Church and Family Ministries is to provide graduate, Biblical education to God-called leaders who will fulfill the Great Commission by making and teaching disciples in local churches. Our graduates go out to teach others to know God’s Word, to live it out in the power of His Holy Spirit, and to lead others to know the Scriptures and to live accordingly.

Colossians 2:6-10, states our goals for our students and for those whom they lead and teach. “As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving. Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ. For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power.”

 

Degree Overview

Master of Arts in Christian Education

The Master of Arts in Christian Education is the basic degree program offered by the School of Church and Family Ministries and is primarily for those persons preparing for Christian educational ministry in a church setting. Twenty-six hours of this 64 hour program consist of biblical and theological studies. Elective hours may be taken in any of several concentration areas: Administration, Adult Ministry, Biblical Counseling, Children's Ministry, Christian School Education, Church Recreation, Collegiate Ministry, Family Ministry, Hispanic Studies, Missions, Student Ministry, Teaching, Women's Ministry and Worship.

Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling

The Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling is a 66-hour program of study designed primarily to equip Christian men and women to minster God's Word through counseling in the context of the local church or other Christian ministries.  The degree includes 29 hours of theological preparation vital for effectively interpreting and ministering the Word of God, as well as 37 hours of counseling courses that will prepare students to apply God's Word in both formal and informal counseling settings. 

Master of Arts in Christian School Education

The Master of Arts in Christian School Education is for individuals who desire to pursue or are involved in a ministry in a Christian school (K-12) with an emphasis in teaching or administration. The 48-hour degree is comprised of 21 hours of theology core courses and 27 hours of a Christian School Education block, which includes six Christian School Education courses, a supervised internship, and a thesis component. The six Christian School Education courses are offered during the summer in one-week class format. Three courses are offered each summer on a rotating basis.

The M.A.C.S.E. degree program meets the certification requirements for the standard certificate level of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). 

Doctor of Educational Ministry

The Doctor of Educational Ministry degree enhances the practice of ministry for those who are presently involved in educational ministry leadership. This degree is designed to build upon the Master of Arts in Christian Education degree or its equivalent and combines practical ministry with the classic skills of the Christian educator. Intended for students with academic ability who show promise of ministerial excellence, the D.Ed.Min. is structured so that students can attend seminars while continuing to work in the ministry setting.

Doctor of Philosophy

The Doctor of Philosophy degree prepares graduates for leadership in the field of Christian Education. The program is designed to discover and nurture sound scholarship, meaningful research and the interdependence of theory and practice. The Doctor of Philosophy degree is conferred on the basis of high scholarship and research skill as demonstrated by the student's resident work, examinations, dissertation and vocational experience.

Suggested Pre-Seminary Studies

The following subjects are suggested as college prerequisites and individual studies for those planning to seek professional training for service in the field of Christian education and ministry. A range of several subjects should be studied in each of the four fields rather than limiting the study to any one.

• Biblical and Theological Studies.  The student should be thoroughly familiar with the Bible before entering this graduate course of study. The Bible is the linchpin of all that is studied in the School of Church and Family Ministries.  Further, the student should seek to study conservative, evangelical theology. An emphasis on Baptist ecclesiology (theological study of the local church) will be of special help to the student of Christian education and ministry at Southwestern.
• Physical Sciences. The student should select such studies as physics, chemistry, geology, botany, and zoology. These studies will assist in gaining familiarity with the natural world and achieve some facility with the scientific method. Some laboratory experience should be included.
• English. The student should select such courses as composition, literature, and speech. This work should help develop some of the basic skills of communication essential for professional service in Christian education.
• Humanities. Under this heading are included such subjects as: philosophy, history, foreign languages, fine arts. These help the student acquire an understanding of the world of ideas and a sense of values.
• Social Sciences. Here are included such subjects as: economics, sociology, political science, personal and social psychology, education, guidance, and applied religion. Through these studies, the student becomes familiar with the significant secular influences upon the church and the community it seeks to reach.

Interactive Learning

Recent technological advances in instructional media are incorporated into classroom procedures. Students are encouraged to learn through a variety of formats and media. And, students are encouraged to create and produce learning approaches for the church that capitalize on emerging technology. Creative approaches coupled with a knowledgeable, caring faculty provides a stimulating and challenging learning experience.

Field Experience and Internships

Field Experience

The purpose of field experience is to provide opportunities for students to develop ministry skills by working alongside a mentor or practitioner in a church, institution, or other ministry setting. Students will gain insights on their spiritual gifts, calling, and competencies for ministry.  This course serves as the capstone course for the M.A.C.E. program and is required of every student at the end of his/her training.

After completing at least 24 credit hours in Church and Family Ministries courses, the student must confer with the Field Experience professor in the division of his or her vocational ministry and make formal application to the Field Experience course in that division. Pre-enrollment consultation with the appropriate professor is required prior to the semester in which the student plans to register for Field Experience. Pre-enrollment consultation should be completed by October 15 for Field Experience in the Spring Semester and by March 15 for Field Experience in the Summer or Fall Semesters. Failure to follow this procedure may hinder the fulfillment of the Field Experience requirement.

5902 Field Experience (On-the-Job-Training)

Field Experience is required of all students employed as education staff members in churches, either part-time or full-time, as well as those who serve in a voluntary capacity. The student will schedule a minimum of seven hours of field-based experience per week in a local church or religious institution under the direction of a qualified supervisor, and attend one hour of class each week. The course deals with discovering inner personal resources, job expectations, determining ministry objectives, identifying and solving problems, and synthesizing training with career goals. Task assignments, program observations and performance evaluations are included.      Prerequisite: Application to be approved by the appropriate division should be made one semester in advance of course registration, and the student must have completed 24 hours in Church and Family Ministries courses.

Two hours.

5932 Field Experience (Summer Project)

A student employed as a full-time church staff member (40 hours per week for 10 weeks, minimum) may receive two hours credit for ministry during the summer term. Requirements are as follows: Application to division by March 15, summer job description, approval of division, a two-hour briefing before beginning registration for summer term, and debriefing session following completion. The summer project is offered at the discretion of the division. Prerequisite: application and pre-enrollment advising is required in the division at least 30 days prior to registration. Two hours.

Internships

Supervised Internships provide for professional training through experiential learning.  Specific intern programs are developed by divisions of instruction and involve selected job responsibilities with a minimum of 12 hours weekly on the field. With the approval of the division a student may choose to do two separate internship programs during a degree program. In addition, two credit hours from the internship may be applied to field experience requirements with the remaining hours applied to the elective requirements.

Prerequisites: 30 hours completed toward the master’s degree (24 hours of Church and Family Ministries courses), commitment to the area of discipline, and any other prerequisites established by the division of instruction. Application must be made a minimum of two months prior to the experience. Applications for variations in these guidelines may be submitted to the Master’s Programs Committee for evaluation and approval.  For additional information, see the Associate Dean for Master's Programs in the School of Church and Family Ministries.

5303 Supervised Internship
Three hours. (minimum of 12 hours weekly on the field)

5313 Supervised Internship
Three hours. (minimum of 12 hours weekly on the field)

Master of Arts in Christian Education (M.A.C.E.)

The School of Church and Family Ministries provides a 64-hour program of study leading to the M.A.C.E. degree. This basic degree program is designed primarily for the person who plans to perform various educational ministries in the church. The basic M.A.C.E. degree has several concentrations available for specialized study in a particular field of Christian education. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is a pre-requisite. Students enrolled in this degree must maintain at least a "C" average for graduation.

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Foundational Studies
Spiritual Formation 1	SPFEM 3101	1
Spiritual Formation 2	SPFEM 3111	1
Contemporary Evangelism	EVANG 3303	3
Personal Evangelism Practicum1	EVANG 3000	0
Biblical Hermeneutics	BIBST 3203	3
Systematic Theology 1	SYSTH 3003	3
Systematic Theology 2	SYSTH 3013	3
Basic Old Testament 12	OLDTS 3313	3
Basic Old Testament 22	OLDTS 3323	3
Basic New Testament 12	NEWTS 3313	3
Basic New Testament 2 2	NEWTS 3323	3
	Total	26
School of Church and Family Ministries Studies
The Ministry of Education	EDMIN 3003	3
Administrative Leadership for Ministry	ADMIN 3313	3
Principles of Teaching	FOUND 4303	3
Biblical Perspectives on Human Growth and Development	HUMGR 3013	3
Principles of Godly Character	CNSLN 3303	3
FOUND or ADMIN elective	Any FOUND or ADMIN	3
FOUND or ADMIN elective or concentration hours	Any FOUND or ADMIN or concentration hours	3
Field Experience3	ADMIN/FOUND 5902	2
	Total	23
Church and Family Ministries Electives or Concentration3
See Concentrations		12
Free Elective in any school		3
	Total	15
	Degree Total	64

¹ EVANG 3000 is to be taken in conjunction with Contemporary Evangelism.

² Students who have completed Old Testament or New Testament introductory courses in their undergraduate work with a grade of A or B may be eligible to replace OLDTS 3313 and 3323 and/or NEWTS 3313 and 3323, enrolling in other OLDTS and NEWTS courses instead. An evaluation of the undergraduate transcript must be performed or the student will not be eligible to replace Basic Old and New Testament. The student must complete an "Advanced Standing without Credit" application and have a transcript evaluation by the Office of the Registrar.

³ Students seeking a concentration will take specific courses in lieu of elective hours and may be required to take specific Field Experience courses in that division. See Concentrations.

Master of Arts in Christian Education Concentrations

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Administration
Required:
Equipping Believers to Serve or	ADMIN 3403 or	3
The Healthy Church	ADMIN 3353
Church Staff Leadership or	ADMIN 4303 or	3
Church Business Administration	ADMIN 4653
Field Experience	ADMIN/FOUND 5902	2
Choose THREE of the following courses:		9
The Healthy Church	ADMIN 3353
Equipping Believers to Serve	ADMIN 3403
Missions Education in the Church	ADMIN 3453
Christian Education and Missions	ADMIN 3503
Leading Evangelistic Small Groups	ADMIN 3553
Family and Church Financial Management	ADMIN 3603
Church Staff Leadership	ADMIN 4303
Church Business Administration	ADMIN 4653
	Total	17
Adult Ministry
Ministry With Single Adults	ADUED 4233	3
Ministry With Older Adults	ADUED 4263	3
Adult Discipleship Strategies	ADUED 4383	3
Field Experience	ADMIN/FOUND 5902	2
Choose ONE of the following courses:		3
The Role of the Minister with Families	HUMGR 4313
Reaching and Discipling Men	ADUED 4213
Reaching and Discipling Women	WOMIN 3313
	Total	14
Biblical Counseling
Principles of Biblical Counseling	CNSLN 3203	3
Pre-Marital and Marital Counseling	CNSLN 4003	3
Parenting and Family Counseling	CNSLN 4103	3
Any Other Counseling Course	CNSLN XXXX	3
	Total	12
Children's Ministry
Teaching Ministry in Early Childhood Education	CHDED 4313	3
Parenting and Faith Development	CHDED 4243	3
Teaching Ministry in Middle/Later Childhood	CHDED 4323	3
Ministry with Exceptional Children and Their Families or	CHDED 4343 or
Creative Arts and Drama for Children	CHDED 3523	3
Administration of Early Childhood Programs	CHDED 4213	3
Children's Ministry Field Experience	CHDED 5902	2
	Total	17
Christian School Education
Christian School Administration	CSEDU 4753	3
Christian School Legal Issues and Finance	CSEDU 4763	3
Philosophy of Christian School Education	CSEDU 4953	3
Christian School Curriculum	CSEDU 4963	3
Methods and Instructional Strategies	CSEDU 4973	3
Field Experience	CSEDU 5902	2
	Total	17
Church Recreation
Philosophical Foundations of Church Recreation	CHREC 4243	3
Church Recreation Administration	CHREC 4253	3
Church Recreation Facilities	CHREC 4263	3
Church Recreation Field Experience	CHREC 5902	2
Choose ONE of the following courses:		3
Adventure Recreation	CHREC 4213
Social Recreation	CHREC 4223
Camp Administration	CHREC 4233
Sports and Games	CHREC 4273
Health/Fitness	CHREC 4283
Church Recreation Ministry	CHREC 4303
Ministry through the Outdoors	CHREC 4323
Supervised Internship	CHREC 5326
Directed Study	CHREC 5353 or 5363
	Total	14
Collegiate Ministry
Understanding and Reaching Collegians	COLMN 4503	3
Financing and Launching Collegiate Ministry	COLMN 4513	3
The Collegiate Minister	COLMN 4523	3
Developing Collegian Disciple-Makers	COLMN 4533	3
Campus Ministry Internship	COLMN 4393	3
Collegiate Ministry Field Experience	COLMN 5902	2
	Total	17
Family Ministry
Parenting & Faith Development	CHDED 4243	3
The Christian Home	ETHIC 4303	3
The Role of the Minister to Families	HUMGR 4313	3
Ministry with Families of Teenagers	STMIN 4333	3
Field Experience	ADMIN/FOUND 5902	2
Chose ONE of the following courses:		3
Pre-Martial and Marriage Counseling	CNSLN 4003
Parenting and Family Counseling	CNSLN 4103
	Total	17
Hispanic Studies
Introduction to Hispanic Studies	HSPST 3103	3
Field Experience	ADMIN/FOUND 5902	2
Choose THREE of the following courses:		9
Introduction to Latin American Theology	HSPST 3203
Evangelism and Church Planting in the Hispanic Culture	HSPST 3403
Pastoral and Moral Leadership in the Hispanic Culture	HSPST 3503
Family Ministry and Counseling in the Hispanic Culture	HSPST 3603
Educational Ministries in the Hispanic Culture	HSPST 3703
The Ministry of Worship in the Hispanic Culture	HSPST 3803
Church Administration and Service in the Hispanic Context	HSPST 3903
	Total	14
Missions
Missions Mentorship in Christian Education	APLEV 5623	3
Introduction to Missiology	MISSN 3363	3
Missions Practicum	MISSN 3100	0
Missionary Anthropology	MISSN 4373	3
Introduction to Church Planting	MISSN 4393	3
Globalization and Missions Strategies1	MISSN 3373 or	3
Models for Church Planting2	MISSN 5353
	Total	15
1IMB- Church Planting Missionary 2NAMB - Church Planting Missionary
Steward Leadership
Stewardship Field Experience	STWLD 5902	2
Choose FOUR of the following courses:		12
Steward Leadership Across the Old Testament or	STWLD 3103 or
Steward Leadership Across the New Testament or	STWLD 3203 or
History and Traditions of Biblical Steward Leadership or	STWLD 3303 or
Developing Resources for Your Church Ministry or	STWLD 3403 or
Family and Church Financial Management or	STWLD 3603 or
Financial Issues for Ministers and Churches	STWLD 3613
	Total	14
Student Ministry
Student Developmental Psychology and Life Issues	STMIN 4313	3
Student Ministry Essentials	STMIN 4323	3
Student Ministry Strategies	STMIN 4343	3
Student Ministry Field Experience	STMIN 5902	2
Choose TWO of the following courses:		6
Ministry with Families of Teenagers	STMIN 4333
The Role of Students in Revivals and Awakenings	STMIN 4363
Student Ministry Culture and Relationships	STMIN 4373
	Total	17
Teaching
Field Experience	ADMIN/FOUND 5902	2
Choose FOUR of the following courses:		12
Educational Psychology	FOUND 3303
Philosophy of Education	FOUND 3323
History of Biblical Education	FOUND 4313
Curriculum Design for Christian Ministry	FOUND 4353
Discipling and Equipping Across Cultural Barriers	FOUND 4373
Research and Statistics for Advanced Studies	FOUND 4383
	Total	14
Women's Ministry
Women's Ministry in the Local Church	WOMIN 4223	3
Biblical Theology of Womanhood	WOMST 3013	3
Women's Ministry Field Experience	WOMIN 5902	2
Choose THREE of the following courses:		9
Reaching and Discipling Women	WOMIN 3313
Engaging Women in Ministry	WOMIN 3413
Leadership in Women's Ministry	WOMIN 3513
Women's Issues	WOMIN 4373
Women's Evangelism and Discipleship Practicum	WOMIN 5303
WOMST Elective	Any 3 hours
	Total	17
Worship
Worship	MUMIN 3362	2
Congregational Song	MUMIN 4222	2
Philosophy in Ministry	MUMIN 4312	2
Administration in Ministry	MUMIN 4322	2
Auditioned Ensemble (2 semesters)	ENSEM 3xx8	1
Choose ONE of the following courses:		3
Music in Worship	MUMIN 4252
Church Music Education III	MUMIN 4362
Spiritual Life of the Worship Leader	MUMIN 4502
Practicum: Media/Audio Technology	MUMIN 4651
	Total	12

Master of Arts in Christian Education Advanced Track (Adv. M.A.C.E.)

The Advanced Track is a flexible degree program that encourages students to take elective courses in the various educational ministries and theological disciplines, thereby bypassing many of the introductory courses in the basic M.A.C.E. curriculum. The Advanced Track requires a minimum of 55 hours.

 

Entrance Requirements

The student must have graduated from an accredited college or university with a Christian Education major or minor, with an overall minimum GPA of 3.0.

The student's Christian Education major must include the following courses completed with a grade of B or above: Six hours of Biblical Studies (courses such as New Testament, Old Testament) and six hours of Christian Education Studies (courses such as Church Administration, age group studies, or life span development).

 

Application Process

An application to Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary must be on file with the Admissions Office before applying to the School of Church and Family Ministries for acceptance into the Advanced Track program. Formal acceptance to the program is contingent upon acceptance to Southwestern. Following acceptance into the Advanced Track program a request for change of degree form should be filed in the Registrar's Office.

The student must complete an Advanced Track application, provide two letters of recommendation from college Christian Education or religion professors, and provide a research paper or project that demonstrates the ability to prepare a high quality research project in the field of Christian Education or religion.

Any student desiring to change degrees should fill out a Change of Degree Request form and submit it to the Associate Dean for Master's Programs. Forms are available in the Registrar's office, the School of Church and Family Ministries Dean's Office, or the office of the Associate Dean for Master's Programs.

 

Degree Requirements

At the beginning of course work for the Advanced Track, each student will receive a customized degree plan based upon undergraduate courses completed. If a student has satisfactorily completed a course corresponding to a required course in the Advanced Track, the student may substitute other hours in the same division to meet the requirement. Advanced Track students will meet with the Associate Dean for Master's Programs in the School of Church and Family Ministries to discuss course schedules for each semester.

 

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Foundational Studies
Spiritual Formation 1	SPFEM 3101	1
Spiritual Formation 2	SPFEM 3111	1
Contemporary Evangelism	EVANG 3303	3
Personal Evangelism Practicum1	EVANG 3000	0
Biblical Hermeneutics	BIBST 3203	3
Systematic Theology2	SYSTH 3003	3
Systematic Theology2	SYSTH 3013	3
New Testament Elective2	NEWTS	3
Old Testament Elective2	OLDTS	3
	Total	20
School of Church and Family Ministries Studies3
The Ministry of Education	EDMIN 3003	3
Biblical Perspectives on Human Growth and Development	HUMGR 3013	3
Principles of Godly Character	CNSLN 3303	3
Principles of Teaching	FOUND 4303	3
Administrative Leadership for Ministry	ADMIN 3313	3
FOUND or ADMIN elective or concentration elective	FOUND or ADMIN	3
Field Experience	Any 2 hours	2
	Total	20
Church and Family Ministries Electives or Concentration
See Concentrations4		12
Free Elective in any school		3
	Total	15
	Degree Total	55

¹EVANG 3000 is taken in conjunction with Contemporary Evangelism.

²Students who have not completed New Testament or Old Testament survey courses must take the 6 hours of Old Testament and 6 hours of New Testament required in the regular M.A.C.E. degree plan.

³Requirements may be waived if satisfactorily completed during undergraduate work. Elective courses will be substituted.

⁴See Concentrations for a list of required courses.

Transfers

Master's level courses from an eligible institution may transfer into the Advanced M.A.C.E. program.  The courses must be comparable to the Southwestern courses for which transfer credit is requested, and be completed with a grade of "B" or better. No more than half of the degree may be earned by transfer of credits, and no more than half of a completed degree may be used towards a new degree.

Additional Information

For additional information about the M.A.C.E. Advanced Track, contact the Associate Dean for Master's Degree Programs by mail at:

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
PO Box 22818
Fort Worth, TX 76122

Or by phone at 817.923.1921 ext. 3720

Master of Arts in Christian Education with a Church Music Minor

Prerequisite: A degree in music from an accredited college or university, and completion of all entrance requirements for the master of music degree. Students must take all auditions and placement examinations given in the School of Church Music. Students without a bachelor’s degree in music may qualify themselves for this program by pursuing a course of study in the School of Church Music which will provide them with a background in music equivalent to bachelor’s-level study.

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Foundational Studies
Spiritual Formation	SPFEM 3101	1
Spiritual Formation	SPFEM 3111	1
Contemporary Evangelism	EVANG 3303	3
Personal Evangelism Practicum1	EVANG 3000	0
Biblical Hermeneutics	BIBST 3203	3
Systematic Theology2	SYSTH 3003	3
Systematic Theology2	SYSTH 3013	3
Basic Old Testament 12	OLDTS 3313	3
Basic Old Testament 22	OLDTS 3323	3
Basic New Testament 12	NEWTS 3313	3
Basic New Testament 12	NEWTS 3323	3
	Total	26
School of Church and Family Ministries Studies
The Ministry of Education	EDMIN 3003	3
Administrative Leadership for Ministry	ADMIN 3313	3
Principles of Teaching	FOUND 4303	3
Biblical Perspectives on Human Growth and Development	HUMGR 3013	3
Principles of Godly Character	CNSLN 3303	3
FOUND or ADMIN elective	Any FOUND or ADMIN	3
FOUND or ADMIN elective or concentration hours	Any FOUND or ADMIN or Conc.	3
	Total	21
Free Elective in any school	Total	3
Church Music Minor
Music School Orientation	ORIEN 3000	0
Worship	MUMIN 3362	2
Philosophy in Ministry	MUMIN 4312	2
Administration in Ministry	MUMIN 4322	2
Children's Choir Lab (co-requisite for Church Music Education I)	MUMIN 4340	0
Church Music Education I	MUMIN 4342	2
Conducting and Choral Procedures I	CONDG 4612	2
Voice Pedagogy	VOICL 4902	2
Congregational Song	MUMIN 4222	2
Voice3	VOIPR 4951	1
Voice3	VOIPR 4961	1
Piano Proficiency	PIACL 4870	0
Voice Proficiency	VOICL 4970	0
Southwestern Seminary Master Chorale (two semesters)	ENSEM 3018	1
Supervised Ministry4	MUMIN 3351	1
Practica Electives (two courses)	MUMIN 3xx1 or 4xx1	2
Performance Laboratory (two semesters)	PFMLB 3010	0
	Total	20
	Degree Total	70

¹EVANG 3000 is to be taken in conjunction with Contemporary Evangelism.

²Students who have completed Old Testament or New Testament courses in their undergraduate work with a grade of B or better may be eligible to replace OLDTS 3313 and 3323 and/or NEWTS 4313 and 4323, enrolling in other OLDTS and NEWTS courses instead. The student must complete an "Advanced Standing without Credit" application and have a transcript evaluation by the Office of the Registrar.

³Students who have completed an instrumental concentration in college may be permitted to substitute Instrument ORINS 5032, Jazz Studio Instrument JAZPR 5011 (two semesters), Organ ORGPR 5732, or Piano PIAPR 5872.

⁴MUMIN 3351 substitute for School of Church and Family Ministries Field Experience.

Master of Arts in Christian School Education (MACSE)

The Master of Arts in Christian School Education (MACSE) is a specialized graduate degree designed primarily for individuals desiring to serve or serving as teachers or administrators in a Christian school (K-12).

An individual applying for admission into this degree program must: (1) meet the requirements for admission to the seminary and (2) have a bachelor's degree from an accredited undergraduate school.

The 48-hour degree is comprised of 21 hours of foundational biblical and theological courses* and a 27 hour Christian School Education (CSEDU) block. The CSEDU block includes six Christian School Education courses, a supervised internship, and a thesis component. The six Christian School Education courses are offered during the summer in one-week class formats. Three courses are offered each summer.  

For more information about the MACSE degree, please contact the Director of the Master of Arts in Christian School Education, at 817-923-1921 ext. 3520.

*The master level theology courses may be taken at Southwestern or other accredited graduate institution.

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Foundational Studies
Systematic Theology 1	SYSTH 3003	3
Systematic Theology 2	SYSTH 3013	3
Basic Old Testament 11	OLDTS 3313	3
Basic Old Testament 21	OLDTS 3323	3
Basic New Testament 11	NEWTS 3313	3
Basic New Testament 21	NEWTS 3323	3
Choose ONE of the following courses:
Contemporary Evangelism	EVANG 3303	3
Personal Evangelism Practicum2	EVANG 3000	0
Biblical Hermeneutics	BIBST 3203	3
	Total	21
Studies in Christian School Education
Christian School Administration	CSEDU 4753	3
Christian School Legal Issues and Finances	CSEDU 4763	3
Philosophy of Christian School Education	CSEDU 4953	3
Christian School Curriculum	CSEDU 4963	3
Methods & Instructional Strategies	CSEDU 4973	3
Internship in Christian School Education	CSEDU 5403	3
Graduate Thesis Research & Writing	CSEDU 5803	3
Thesis in Christian School Education	CSEDU 5806	6
Thesis/Continuous Enrollment	CSEDU 5810	0
	Total	27
	Degree Total	48

¹Students who have completed Old Testament and New Testament Survey courses in college with a grade of B or better may be eligible to substitute other OLDTS and NEWTS courses. The student must complete an "Advanced Standing without Credit" application and have a transcript evaluation by the Office of the Registrar.

²EVANG 3000 is to be taken in conjunction with Contemporary Evangelism.

Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling

The Masters of Arts in Biblical Counseling is a 66-hour program of study designed primarily to equip Christian men and women to minister God’s Word through counseling in the context of the local church or other Christian ministries. The degree includes 29 hours of theological preparation vital for effectively interpreting and ministering the Word of God. The counseling courses (37 hours) will prepare students to apply God’s Word in both formal and informal counseling settings. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is a pre-requisite.  Students enrolled in this degree must maintain at least a "C" average for graduation.

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Foundational Studies
Spiritual Formation 1	SPFEM 3101	1
Spiritual Formation 2	SPFEM 3111	1
Contemporary Evangelism	EVANG 3303	3
Personal Evangelism Practicum	EVANG 3000	0
Biblical Hermeneutics	BIBST 3203	3
Systematic Theology 1	SYSTH 3003	3
Systematic Theology 2	SYSTH 3013	3
Basic Old Testament 1	OLDTS 3313	3
Basic Old Testament 2	OLDTS 3323	3
Basic New Testament 1	NEWTS 3313	3
Basic New Testament 2	NEWTS 3323	3
Baptist Heritage	BPTST 3203	3
	Total	29
Counseling Studies - Required
History of Soul Care and Counseling	CNSLN 3003	3
Psychology and Psychotherapy	CNSLN 3103	3
Principles of Biblical Counseling	CNSLN 3203	3
Principles of Godly Character	CNSLN 3303	3
Biblical Wisdom	CNSLN 3403	3
Sexuality and Gender	CNSLN 3503	3
Pre-Marital and Marriage Counseling*	CNSLN 4003	3
Parenting and Family Counseling*	CNSLN 4103	3
Counseling for the Marketplace*	CNSLN 4203	3
Grief and Crisis Counseling*	CNSLN 4303	3
Counseling Practicum I	CNSLN 5002	2
Counseling Practicum II	CNSLN 5102	2
	Total	34
Counseling Studies - Electives - Choose One of the Following Courses
Medical and Biomedical Issues in Counseling	CNSLN 4403	3
Methods of Testing and Assessment	CNSLN 4413	3
Training Counselors in the Church	CNSLN 4503	3
Cross Cultural Counseling	CNSLN 4513	3
Counseling Children	CNSLN 4603	3
Counseling Teens and Young Adults	CNSLN 4613	3
Counseling Older Adults and Their Families	CNSLN 4703	3
Counseling Prisoners and Their Families	CNSLN 4713	3
Counseling Military Personnel and Their Families	CNSLN 4803	3
Vocational Counseling	CNSLN 4813	3
	Total	3
	Degree Total	66
*requires observation and assessment of actual or video-recorded counseling sessions

Doctor of Educational Ministry (D.Ed.Min.)

Purpose and Design

The Doctor of Educational Ministry degree is an advanced theological degree that provides students who are engaged in ministerial leadership the opportunity to enhance and expand their ministerial skills and to reflect on their own theological and spiritual development as men and women of God. The D.Ed.Min. is the capstone professional degree program for individuals who hold the Master of Christian Education degree or its equivalent, providing them with the opportunity for further study and reflection and to develop the advanced skills and knowledge required for ministry in the 21st century.

The curriculum of the D.Ed.Min. program is undergirded by the primacy of Scripture, as well as a commitment that learning and growth take place in an atmosphere of love, faith and fellowship. More than a degree, the D.Ed.Min. is a journey of personal growth and maturity within a cohort group of peers. As a non-residential program, students may remain in their ministries while completing the degree program. Students are encouraged to integrate their ministry practice into each component of their seminars. Graduates of this program will have improved their skills and understandings in a specialized area of ministry to such an extent that they can minister with excellence wherever they serve Jesus Christ in the world.

Application

While applicants may apply throughout the year, accepted students enter the program in July and attend orientation prior to their first seminar. D.Ed.Min. applicants must complete and submit all application materials by the first Monday in February for consideration into the D.Ed.Min. program.

Please contact the Doctor of Educational Ministry Program Office at 817-923-1921 ext. 3540 for more details.

General Seminary Admission

Applicants entering the seminary for the first time are required to complete all Southwestern admission application procedures with the Office of Admissions. General admission application forms may be obtained from the Office of Admissions website, http://www.swbts.edu/apply-now or contact the Admissions Office at Box 22740, Fort Worth, TX 76122, and (800) 792-8701. All returning Southwestern students who have missed more than six consecutive semesters must go through the Office of Admissions for readmission. Applicants, who have attended Southwestern in the last three years, may submit a Former Student Enrollment Update Application to the Office of the Registrar.

The Office of Admissions and the D.Ed.Min. Office work closely together to accomplish both the general seminary admission process and the admission process into the D.Ed.Min. program. The Director of Admissions will not clear the applicant for admission until the Associate Dean of the D.Ed.Min. program has notified the Director of Admissions of the applicant’s acceptance into the program.

D.Ed.Min. Program Admission

Application for admission to the Doctor of Educational Ministry program is directed to the D.Ed.Min. Committee. All application materials are due to the D.Ed.Min. office by 5:00 pm on the first Monday in February for consideration to begin in July.

The D.Ed.Min. Committee meets the first Friday of the following month to evaluate the student’s application packet for approval. Within two weeks of the Committee meeting, applicants will be notified by mail of the Committee’s decision regarding entrance into the D.Ed.Min. program. If accepted by both the D.Ed.Min. Committee and the SWBTS Office of Admissions, the applicant will be required to pass a 6-week online research and writing course that will begin in April.  If the selected applicant passes the course, he or she will be able to proceed with registration and materials will be sent to the student for doctoral seminars for the upcoming year term.

See Summary of Application Materials for more details.

Educational Foundation

Applicants must have completed an M.A.R.E. or M.A.C.E. degree or its equivalent from an Association of Theological Schools (ATS) approved school. The doctoral studies office will determine if leveling work needs to be completed to meet this requirement before application can be made to the program.  Any unapproved degree from another program must be evaluated to determine equivalency.  If leveling is required, the experience requirement begins after the leveling is completed.

Minimum Academic Ability

In order to apply for the program, the student must have earned an overall 3.0 minimum grade point average (GPA) on the master’s degree with a 3.3 in Education. GPA is based on a four-point scale. Applicants with less than a 3.0 GPA may be admitted on a probationary status if they take the Miller Analogy Test (MAT) and score a minimum of 400, or the GRE with a minimum score of 3.5 on the Analytical Writing Section. If the student earns a 3.3 GPA during the first year of seminars, full acceptance into the program will be granted after review by the committee.

Ministry/Vocational Experience

Applicants must have a minimum of three years experience in educational ministry following the awarding of an Association of Theological Schools (ATS) approved master’s degree before applying to the program. If leveling is required for a non-ATS approved degree, the experience requirement begins after the leveling is completed. In addition, applicants must be involved in vocational Christian educational ministry during the time they are enrolled in the degree. Part-time experience will be calculated at one-half the value of full-time experience.

Ministry Requirement

It is required that each participant will remain involved in full-time Christian vocational ministry throughout the duration of the program. Any participant who leaves the ministry for any reason while pursuing the D.Ed.Min. degree must petition the Doctor of Educational Ministry Committee for continuation in the program.

Personal/Professional References

Using the forms provided by the D.Ed.Min. Office, applicants must submit three reference forms from persons familiar with the applicant’s ministry work. At least one of the references should be from a person who has had a supervisory role in the applicant’s ministry. References should include persons who have known the candidate more than a year.

Personal Essay

Applicants must submit a personal essay of approximately 6 - 8 pages in length (double spaced), which describes the applicant’s major life events including conversion, call to ministry, and call to doctoral work. The applicant shall include his or her understanding of their spiritual pilgrimage including times of struggle and growth.  The second part of the essay will focus on growth areas achieved during the three years after the obtainment of the master’s degree and the candidate’s goals for entering the program.

This paper shall be written using the informal (first person) perspective.

Research Paper

Applicants must electronically submit a graduate level research paper of approximately 12 - 15 pages in length (double-spaced).  The student is to submit a research paper in which an argument is made and a research question is pursued. Applicants should not send papers that are in outline or bullet form.   The research paper must show evidence of the applicant’s ability to do research. The research paper should be written in the approved style of the student’s graduate school (Turabian, APA, Chicago, MLA, or The Southwestern Seminary Manual of Style).  All research papers will be closely examined and submitted to an anti-plagiarism program for analysis. If a paper shows noticeable instances of plagiarism, the research paper will be rejected.

The Research Paper will demonstrate the following competencies:

• Ability to do research and analysis on a graduate level;
• Ability to interact with scholarly literature;
• Ability to develop, prove, and articulate a clear thesis statement.

• Please note: The paper can be a result of a previous master's level assignment. However, it should be revised, edited, and conformed to the latest edition of the Southwestern Seminary Manual of Style or the style required by the institution last attended.

International Students

For admission, all international applicants whose first language is not English will be required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The minimum score for the internet- based test is 100.  A candidate with a score of 91 or above will be considered for entrance under a probation status. The TOEFL must have been taken within three years of the date application is made.  If other English deficiencies are discovered, proficiency courses or an interview may be required. An applicant whose master’s degree is from an institution of higher learning in the United States is not required to take the TOEFL.

Applicants from outside the United States must meet US Immigration and Naturalization Services (INS) regulations to study at Southwestern Seminary in any program.  Any approval of the applicant’s admission to the D.Ed.Min. program is contingent upon the applicant maintaining proper visa status.  The International Student Services office communicates regularly with the D.Ed.Min. program to assure that all INS regulations are followed.

Please note that all international students who are studying at Southwestern Seminary under an F-1 Visa status will be required to complete Ministry Practicum Seminars for each year. These Ministry Practicum Seminars are designed to facilitate one’s growth as a minister and enable one to develop greater ministry skills which can be utilized both now and upon one’s return to their country of origin.

Ministry Practicum Seminar (DEDMN 6110-6610)

The Ministry Practicum is designed to further equip international students in their personal and spiritual growth as a minister of the Gospel through practical experience and ministry outreach. All international D.Ed.Min. students under an F-1 Visa status will be required to register for a Ministry Practicum Seminar each academic year.  0 Hours.

Summary of Application Materials

Applicants must submit the D.Ed.Min. application and recommendation forms to the D.Ed.Min. Office. The applicant has the responsibility to verify with the D.Ed.Min. Office that materials (recommendation forms, transcripts, test scores, etc.) are being received.

All application materials must be submitted to the Doctor of Educational Ministry Office, SWBTS, P.O. Box 22248, Fort Worth, TX 76122. Applicants may use the application checklist as a personal guide for their application progress. The application materials are as follows:

• Applicants must submit the D.Ed.Min. application form.
• Applicants must submit a current resume; including information supporting the applicants’ ministry experience.
• Applicants must submit a church/organization endorsement on official letterhead, with an outlined job description, signed by their supervisor.
• Applicants must submit official transcript(s) for all master’s degree course work. If an applicant’s graduate degree was obtained from a non-ATS approved institution, the applicant should submit course descriptions of completed courses which may be considered for equivalency with the M.A.C.E. or M.A.R.E. Applicants may be required to complete additional courses to complete equivalency requirements. For non-ATS approved degrees, experience begins after the leveling is complete.
• Applicants must submit three D.Ed.Min. reference forms from persons familiar with the applicant’s ministry work. At least one of the references should be from a person who has had a supervisory role in the applicant’s ministry.
• Applicants must submit a 6 - 8 page personal essay paper, written in first person.
• Applicants must electronically submit a Research Paper according to guidelines established by their graduate school. The Research Paper will be a minimum of 12 pages in length (Times New Roman 12). Papers will be evaluated for content, grammar, integration of materials, form and style, and the student's qualifications for Doctor of Educational Ministry studies.
• Applicants who have not earned a 3.3 GPA in Education on a 4.0 scale during master’s work should take the MAT or GRE and have the score sent to the D.Ed.Min. Office.
• International applicants whose first language is not English should take the TOEFL and have the score sent to the D.Ed.Min. Office.
• Applicants whose bachelor’s and/or master’s degree was obtained outside of the United States should be aware that their transcripts are subject to evaluation prior to general application by the World Education Services (WES), Bowling Green Station, P.O. Box 5087, New York, NY 10274-5087 (phone 900-937-3895).

Program Guide

The degree is focused on educational ministry leadership. Students will select a concentration of study in Educational Leadership Ministry or Family Ministry.

Goals

The D.Ed.Min. program shall provide an advanced and critical study in:

• Christian formation from theological and historical perspectives as well as behavioral and social science perspectives.
• Organizational and leadership development and the social contexts for ministry.
• Educational theory and practice as it relates to congregational and other ministry contexts.
• Professional development, research, planning, and evaluation of the practice of educational ministry in congregations and other settings.

Program Overview

• First year: One 8-hour core seminar and one 4-hour cluster seminar
• Second year: One 8-hour concentration seminar and one 4-hour cluster
• Third year: One 8-hour concentration seminar and Research & Project Methodology seminar
• Fourth year: Professional Dissertation

Program Composition

The four-year program consists of 44 credit hours: 36 hours of seminars and 8 hours for the professional dissertation.  Students take seminars over the course of three years.  Each year a student takes 12 hours worth of credit during three one-week periods. The years are divided into three categories: Core, Concentration, and Context.  In the fourth year, students will complete a project by applying the information learned from the seminars to their current ministry setting and writing a professional dissertation.

Each year of doctoral study, a student will take three weeks of conference format seminars. The first is held in late July.  The following seminars are usually held in October, January, and/or May (subject to change). Throughout the year, students will complete assignments related to seminars taken. Assignments will include reading, research, writing papers and on-line learning such as discussion board postings on Blackboard (a web-based learning center).

Upon satisfactory completion of all seminar requirements, students are considered in the project phase of the D.Ed.Min. program. Eight hours of credit will be given for satisfactory completion of the professional dissertation, and the oral presentation and assessment.

With prior approval of the D.Ed.Min. Committee, up to twelve hours may be taken in other accredited doctoral degree programs.

Concentrations

The concentrations offered in the program include:

• Educational Leadership Ministry
• Family Ministry

Vocational Ministry Requirement

All D.Ed.Min. students must be involved in full-time vocational Christian ministry during the time they are enrolled in the degree. International students attending seminars on a visa status will be required to maintain an adequate vocational employment in a church/ministry setting, as determined by the D.Ed.Min. Committee, during the tenure of the degree. A written job description from the organization must be provided to the committee at the time of application and in the event a change of vocational ministry occurs.

Location

Most seminars will be offered on the main Southwestern campus in Fort Worth in two one-week formats. In addition, one-week seminars will meet in locations where there is a cluster of students, with effort made to provide learning experiences in leadership centers and professional meeting contexts in various locations.

Cost

A flat program cost will be set each year. If a student completes the degree within four years, there will be no increase in the seminar and project cost. Other fees include a program entry fee, graduation fee, and program extension fee (if needed). Other appropriate fees may be charged. Contact the Business Office for the current rate.

Due to the Cooperative Program scholarship for Southern Baptist students, the total program cost for Southern Baptists is $9,600. The total program cost for non-Southern Baptist students is $12,600.

The Program Cost(s) are broken down in the following manner:

• A D.Ed.Min. student (both Southern Baptist and non-Southern Baptist) will be charged a down payment of $1,000 due by July 1.
• Year 1: $3,600 per year paid in its entirety by July 1 or divided into twelve monthly payments. Monthly payments are processed through the FACTS Payment Plan. Additional information is available through the Business Office. (Non-SBC students will be charged an annual amount of $4,600.)
• Years 2 and 3: $2,500 per year for Southern Baptist students due by July 1. (Non-SBC students will be charged $3,500 per year.)
• If a D.Ed.Min. student’s program exceeds four years, an additional extension fee of $1,000 per year will be charged to the student. Please note that a student’s program may not exceed six years in total.

Financial assistance is not available through the D.Ed.Min. office. Applications for financial assistance may be made through the Student Financial Aid Office.

All fees and dates are provisional and may be subject to change by the administrative offices of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Categories Concerning Academic Status

Inquirer

An inquirer refers to a person who has contacted the D.Ed.Min. office about the possibility of entering the D.Ed.Min. program, and who has begun to complete the necessary provisions to make application (transcripts, references, etc.).

Applicant

An applicant refers to a person who has submitted an application for consideration with all necessary attachments (references, paper, etc.).

Seminar Phase Student

A seminar phase student refers to a student who has completed all requirements for entering the D.Ed.Min. program and has registered for seminars.

Continuous Enrollment Student

Continuous enrollment refers to all students who have completed seminars and are currently active in the program. 

Project Phase Student

A project phase student refers to a student who has completed all seminars, has submitted an approved project prospectus, and is currently working toward the professional dissertation.

Interrupted

Interrupted status refers to the status of a student who has been granted permission by the D.Ed.Min. Committee to suspend all studies or professional dissertation for up to a one-year period of time. The student requesting interrupted status must submit a written petition outlining their medical or otherwise unavoidable conflict. If the D.Ed.Min. committee approves the student’s request, a recommendation for a waiver of tuition or extension fees will be sent, by the D.Ed.Min. office, to the Business Administration office for final determination.  If the petition is denied or does not meet the criteria for an interrupted status, the student must continue in the program or withdraw (See Withdrawal Policy.) Interrupted status can be granted only once.

Inactive Missionary Status

Inactive missionary status (IMS) refers to a student who is a missionary and is automatically granted leave of absence when the student fulfills an appointment by the International Mission Board or the North American Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention, or other missionary agencies. IMS students are exempt from paying continuous enrollment fees for any term they are not actively pursuing the degree. If, however, they are on the mission field and are actively working on the degree (taking seminars, creating a prospectus or working on project research and writing with their Guidance Chairman and/or Field Consultant), they will be expected to pay the standard enrollment fees.

Ethical and Academic Concerns

The Doctor of Educational Ministry Committee and the faculty of the School of Church and Family Ministries reserve the right to decline, to admit, or to continue as a student, a person who fails to meet any established qualification or for any other reason is deemed to be inconsistent with the qualifications or conduct becoming a minister.

Moral concerns, as determined solely by the committee, will be referred to the Ethical Conduct committee of the Seminary for disposition in its customary way. Academic concerns, as determined by the committee, will be addressed and a final decision will be made by the committee according to established, published protocol. Matters that are, in the judgment of the committee, neither solely moral nor solely academic, will be addressed by the committee in consultation with any appropriate Seminary office and the final decision will be made by the committee.

Handbook

See D.Ed.Min. Handbook for the current academic year.

Note:

Information regarding the D.Ed.Min. degree contained in this catalog provides an overview of the basic requirements for completing the degree. Students enrolled in the program are accountable for the policies and procedures contained in the most recent edition of the Doctor of Educational Ministry Handbook. Persons interested in additional information regarding entry to the program should contact the Doctor of Educational Ministry Office by phone at 817-923-1921, ext. 3540, by email at dedmin@swbts.edu, or by mail at P.O. Box 22248, Fort Worth, TX 76122-0248.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

The Doctor of Philosophy degree of the School of Church and Family Ministries began in 1924 and is one of the oldest and largest of its kind in the nation. The Ph.D. degree is designed specifically for the preparation of highly specialized and competent professionals for various aspects of leadership in Christian Education. The program is designed to discover and nurture sound scholarship, meaningful research, and the interdependence of theory and practice. The Ph.D. degree is conferred on the basis of high scholarship and research skill demonstrated by the student’s resident work, examinations, dissertation and vocational experience.

The Ph.D. degree is supervised by the Ph.D. Committee in the School of Church and Family Ministries. All decisions related to the entrance, discipline and continuance of a student are made by the committee. This committee and the faculty of the School of Church and Family Ministries reserve the right to decline any applicant or to dismiss any resident or candidate for the degree who cannot qualify on the stated prerequisites or for any reason the committee deems valid.

The degree represents advanced training for such fields of endeavor as:

• Professors and administrators in institutions of higher education.
• Specialists in Christian Education in churches, denominational agencies and schools
• North American and international missionaries working in any of the previously mentioned fields
• Specialists in Family Ministry, Women's Ministry, and age group ministries in churches, denominational agencies, and schools

Majors are selected at the time of application from the following list:

• Administration
• Childhood Ministry
• Family Ministry
• Foundations of Education
• Student Ministry

A minor may be taken in any of the above fields, as well as Women's Ministry and Adult Ministry.

Application must be made first to the Office of Admissions for general admission to the Seminary, then to the Ph.D. Committee for admission to the program. If the applicant does not begin seminars within one year from the date of approval, a new application must be submitted. Students are expected to enroll in the fall and spring semesters each year and pay the enrollment fee from the time residency begins until the degree is conferred.

Application

A. Entrance Requirements

• General Seminary Admission: Applicants entering the Seminary for the first time or those returning after more than three years are required to complete all general admission application procedures with the Office of Admissions. General admission application forms may be obtained from the Office of Admissions, SWBTS, P.O. Box 22740, Fort Worth,   Texas 76122, (800) 792-8701. All Southwestern students returning within three years of their last enrollment must  update personal information with the Office of the Registrar. Applicants must be approved for seminary admission prior to consideration by the Ph.D. Committee. The Office of Admissions and the Ph.D. Office work closely together to accomplish the general admission process and the admission process for the Ph.D. program concurrently, if possible. The Director of Admissions will not clear the applicant for admission until the Associate Dean of Ph.D. Studies has notified the Director  of Admissions of the applicant’s acceptance into the Ph.D. Program and/or any special instructions or conditions that must be met.
• Educational Foundations: An earned bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (which would include those individuals that have completed the previously-offered Graduate Diploma Studies Program at Southwestern Seminary) and a master's degree or its equivalent from an accredited seminary or university must have been completed by the time the individual commences resident study. The applicant must have a minimum of 24 credit hours in Church and Family Ministries courses on the master's level including the five core subjects of the M.A.C.E. degree as offered by Southwestern. Individuals may need to take additional master's level courses to meet the prequisites of their desired major area of study. A minimum of 14 credit hours  in biblical, theological and historical studies on the graduate level will be required for admission to resident study. If an individual is accepted in provisional status, these hours must be completed the first year before residency seminars commence. The designation of courses will be made by the major division and cannot be applied toward the student's doctoral program.
• Scholarship: In order to apply for the program, an individual must have maintained an overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.3 in all graduate-level work and a GPA of 3.5 in Church and Family Ministry courses. GPA is based on a four-point scale.
• Academic Potential Examinations: During the pre-application phase, the inquirer must complete the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) with an expected score of 500 on the verbal section, 500 on the quantitative section and a score of 4 on the analytical writing assessment. The GRE must have been taken within the past five (5) years. The inquirer may choose to take the Miller Analogy Test (MAT) instead of the GRE. The expected score for the MAT is 400 or higher.
• International Students: International inquirers whose first language is something other than English will be required to take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a minimum internet based score of 100 or computer-based score of 246. Please check with the Ph.D. Office for the latest information regarding required standards for the TOEFL.
• Language Competency: Before application can occur, the individual will be expected to demonstrate graduate level competency in the language areas of Research Design and Statistical Analysis via completion of a graduate level course with a grade of B or better or by passing a proficiency examination. Three opportunities will be given to achieve a score  of 75% on the proficiency examination. Those inquirers who fail to achieve a passing score by the completion of the third examination will not be given the opportunity to proceed with an application for Ph.D. studies. Examinations are administered by the Ph.D. Office.
• Ministry/Vocational Goal: The applicant must have demonstrated vocational intent as validated through study or work experiences accepted by the division of the chosen major field of study. In nearly every instance, the student is expected to be involved in ministry-related activities either in a paid or volunteer position during the period of study.
• Church Relationship: The applicant must be an active participant in a local church.
• Personal Attributes: The applicant must possess a well-balanced personality as evidenced by satisfactory characteristics in appropriate attitudes, moral conduct and good physical health.

B. Application Process

• When to Apply: To begin resident work in the fall semester, all application materials should be submitted no later than the fourth Monday of January during the same calendar year. To begin resident work in the spring semester, an application should be submitted no later than the second Monday of August during the preceding calendar year. If the applicant does not begin doctoral resident study within a year from the date of approval, a new application must be processed.
  
• How to Apply: Request an application form from the Associate Dean of Ph.D. Studies, SWBTS, P.O. Box 22278, Fort Worth, Texas, 76122-0278. Individuals entering the Seminary for the first time shall also submit a general admissions form to the Director of Admissions, SWBTS, P.O. Box 22740, Fort Worth, Texas 76122. Southwestern graduates must update their general seminary application with the Office of the Registrar.
  
  • Select a major area of desired study and confer with the Chair of that division. See “Fields of Study” in the Residency section.
  • Provide official transcripts of all college, university, and seminary work to the Ph.D. Office.
  • Submit acceptable GRE/MAT, Research/Statistics Proficiency, and TOEFL scores to the Ph.D. Office.
  • For Southwestern graduates: provide personal recommendations from three individuals who will attest to the call to ministry and Christian character.
  • For applicants who are not Southwestern graduates: provide two personal recommendations attesting to a call to ministry and Christian character and two academic references (professors or teachers from graduate-level study) who will attest to one's capability for pursuing doctoral work. Recommendations will not be accepted from someone who is a Southwestern faculty member, or a member of the immediate family.
  • An applicant whose master’s degree was obtained from an institution other than Southwestern must request a transcript evaluation. The applicant should submit to the Ph.D. Office official transcripts and course descriptions of completed courses which may be considered for equivalency as Church and Family Ministries course work.
  • Applicants with bachelor's and/or master's degrees obtained outside the United States should be aware that their transcripts are subject to evaluation prior to general application by the World Education Services (WES), Bowling Green Station, P.O. Box 5087, New York, NY 10274-5087, telephone: 212-966-6311; fax: 212-739-6100; www.wes.org.
  • Applicants may be required to complete additional courses to meet equivalency requirements. See provisional acceptance below.
  • Submit the completed application along with a research paper of at least 25 pages on a subject related to the applicant’s requested major field of study. This paper becomes a part of the applicant’s portfolio. The paper should be an original work, and should give evidence of highly developed research and writing skills. The form and style shall follow the most recent edition of The Southwestern Seminary Style Manual.
    
• Interviews: The applicant may be invited for a formal interview with the chosen major division. The division reserves the right to require additional coursework or language testing as appropriate before approval will be granted for continuation of the application process. An applicant must be recommended by a major division before consideration will be made by the Ph.D. Committee.
  • If tentative approval is given to the applicant by the major division and the Ph.D. Committee accepts that recommendation, the applicant will be asked to come to Fort Worth for an interview with the Ph.D. Committee. The purpose of this interview is to give the Committee an opportunity to further evaluate the applicant’s potential for advanced degree studies. This formal interview focuses on concerns such as Christian experience, call to ministry, family relationships and reasons for pursuing a doctorate. The Committee requests that, when possible, married applicants be accompanied by a spouse.
    
• Academic Entrance Requirements: Upon approval of the Ph.D. Committee, the applicant shall be accepted to the program following the interview, or invited to take the Preliminary Examinations.
  • Individuals who have completed a Southwestern Seminary M.A.C.E., M.A.R.E., or other equivalent graduate level Christian Education degree will not have to take and pass preliminary examinations over the core Christian Education areas.
  • Individuals who have graduate degrees other than Christian Education degrees will be required either to complete leveling courses in the core course areas of the M.A.C.E. degree (Ministry of Education, Administrative Leadership for Ministry, Principles of Teaching, Biblical Perspectives for Human Growth and Development, Principles of Godly Character), or to complete and pass core competency exams, which are given in April and November. Also, the major division may require an applicant to complete leveling courses in the major area of study.
  • Written core competency examinations (if needed) are given in April and November over a two-day period. Core competency examinations test the applicant's competencies and graduate-level understanding of the essential core areas of study in the Church and Family Ministries Program: (Ministry of Education, Administrative Leadership for Ministry, Principles of Teaching, Biblical Perspectives for Human Growth and Development, and Principles of Godly Character). Applicants may obtain study guides and reading lists from the Ph.D. Office to assist in preparation for core competency examinations. The examinations are graded pass/fail. An applicant must pass all areas of the exams before beginning seminar work. Should there be a failure, the applicant may be permitted one retake of the failed area. Applicants will be allowed to retake these November/April examinations only once before the application is withdrawn from consideration. In the event an applicant fails an examination in one or more areas of the Church and Family Ministries core examinations, then the applicant will be allowed a retake of those failed areas in the subsequent November or April. Upon passing the retake, the applicant will be able to move into the Ph.D. residency the next semester pending successful completion of all appliation requirements. This immediate retest will be considered the second opportunity for passing. If failure occurs, then the applicant may take the appropriate core course as leveling, or choose to be removed from consideration for Ph.D. studies.
• Change of Majors: Before applicants or residents may change majors, they must be evaluated by the prospective division and must meet any requirements for entrance that may be imposed.
  
• Provisional Acceptance: Applicants may be admitted into residency in a provisional status if they have passed all requirements for acceptance as outlined above, but do not possess certain qualifying courses that would equate to the Master of Arts in Christian Education degree, or who do not have certain courses specified by the major division. This provisional acceptance may require leveling courses in two areas: Christian Education or theological studies.
• Christian Education--Courses in Church and Family Ministries subjects may be required as: a) As a prerequisite to doctoral seminars; b) To complete Church and Family Ministries work to 24 hours or meet M.A.C.E. requirements; c) To meet special requirements of a major division as supplemental course work.
• These courses will be determined by the Ph.D. Office and the major division and may be taken simultaneously with doctoral level work.
• Theological Studies--Individuals who are accepted into provisional status must complete any deficiencies in the requirement of 14 hours of theological studies before they may commence Ph.D. residency work.
  • Courses taken as provisional leveling work must be taken from 3000, 4000, 5000 or 6000 level coursework.
    
• Categories of Students:
  • Inquirer: A student who has contacted the Ph.D. Office about the possibility of entering the Ph.D. program and has begun to complete the necessary provisions to make application (requesting of test scores, transcripts, references, etc.). The Registrar's Office will classify this person as a Special Status - Educational Ministries Student.
  • Applicant: A student who has completed and reported all preliminary testing and has submitted an application for consideration with all necessary attachments (references, paper, etc.) before Monday of the fourth week of either January or the second week of August. The application process is conducted during the Spring and Fall semesters. The Registrar's Office will classify this person as a Special Educational Ministries Student.
  • Provisional: A student who has completed all requirements, but who does not have 14 hours of theological studies.
  • Provisional Resident: A student who has completed all requirements for entry into residency, but who has leveling work in Church and Family Ministries subjects to complete.
  • Resident: A student who has completed all requirements for entering the Ph.D. program, and who has no graduate leveling work to complete, and who is about to begin or has begun taking seminars.
  • Continuous Enrollment Student: A resident that has been granted permission to conduct studies at an approved institution other than Southwestern (Continuous Enrollment R; RSRCH 8000); or, a student who has completed all the requirements of the residency program, but has not submitted an approved dissertation prospectus (Continuous Enrollment P; RSRCH 8040). Continuous enrollment students will be required to pay doctoral enrollment fees until graduation, whether or not they are enrolled in courses of study at Southwestern.
  • Candidate: A student who has passed all language and comprehensive examinations, has submitted an approved dissertation prospectus, and who is working toward the dissertation. (Continuous Enrollment R; RSRCH 8050).
  • Leave of Absence: A student who has been granted permission by the Ph.D. Committee to suspend studies/dissertation for a period of time. Unless otherwise specified, LOA status will be limited to one year. LOA status does not stop the seven year period allotted for completion of the program.
  • Leave of Absence--Missionary Status: A special status of the leave of absence nomenclature that is granted automatically for any missionary currently appointed by the International Mission Board or the North American Mission board of the Southern Baptist Convention. Individuals in this status are exempt from paying continuous enrollment fees for any semester they are not actively involved in pursuing the degree (this includes residency, proposal preparation, or dissertation). If, however, they are on the mission field and are actively working on the degree (taking courses, creating a proposal for study, or working on dissertation research and writing with their Guidance Committee), then they will be expected to pay enrollment fees.
• Program of Studies: The student will move through two phases of academic activity in pursuit of the Ph.D. in Church and Family Ministries: Residency and Candidacy. The program of study must be completed in seven years from the end of the first semester of study.

Residency

The student will complete 14 seminars of academic work (44 credit hours) above the Master's Degree level:

• 5 seminars in a major field (20 hours)
• 3 seminars in a minor field (12 hours)
• 5 seminars in research languages (10 hours)
• 1 Supervised Internship (independent study) (2 hours)

During the Ph.D. residency, the student is required to complete a vocationally relevant, experientially based supervised internship in the major department.  Depending on the student's major and the needs of the major department, supervised internships may be one of four formats: teaching, research, administrative or clinical.

Upon completion of residency, the student will be required to complete successfully two proficiency examinations: (1) Barrier examination in the doctoral languages, and (2) Comprehensive examinations in the major and minor areas of resident study. Students are expected to prepare for the comprehensive examinations throughout the program. This ongoing preparation is noted on the transcript by enrollment in DOCTR 7000, Comprehensive Exam Preparation. After these proficiency examinations have been completed, the student will present to the Ph.D. Committee, a proposal for dissertation research that has been chosen in concert with his or her guidance committee and the faculty of the major area of study.

Candidacy

Upon successful presentation and defense of a proposal of dissertation research before the Ph.D. Committee, the individual will enter into candidacy. The student is expected to remain in Candidacy a minimum of one year from acceptance of dissertation proposal to date of graduation.

Graduation

The award of the Ph.D. Degree is made at the discretion of the Ph.D. Committee, the faculty in general and the administration of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Approval for graduation is contingent upon completion of all academic seminar requirements, successfully passing all proficiency examinations, and the writing and oral defense of the dissertation of research study that demonstrates a high level of competence and professionalism.

For more information regarding Ph.D. studies in the School of Church and Family Ministries, contact us at phdeducation@swbts.edu

The School of Church Music

Faculty

Stephen P. Johnson, D.M.A.
Associate Professor of Music Theory and Composition and Dean

H. Gerald (Jerry) Aultman, Ph.D.
Dick Baker Chair of Music Missions and Evangelism and Professor of Music Theory

Edgar G. Cajas, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Church Music

Angela F. Cofer, D.M.A.
Professor of Voice

William W. Colson, D.M.A.
Distinguished Professor of Music Theory and Composition

Garry Joe Hardin, II, D.M.A.
Associate Professor of Instrumental and Jazz Studies

Fang-Lan Hsieh, Ph.D.
Associate Dean of Libraries and Bowld Music Librarian

Yoon-Mi Lim, D.M.
Albert L. Travis Chair of Organ and Associate Professor of Organ

R. Allen Lott, Ph.D.
Professor of Music History and Associate Dean, Academic Division

J. David Robinson, D.M.A.
Professor of Voice

John E. Simons, D.M.A.
Professor of Church Music Ministry and Associate Dean, Community Relations

Robert C. Smith, D.M.A.
Professor of Piano

Tom Keumsup Song, D.F.A.
Thad Roberts Chair of Church Music Ministry, Associate Professor of Church Music, and Associate Dean, Undergraduate Music

Jill T. Sprenger, D.M.A.
Professor of Piano

David R. Thye , D.M.A.
Robert L. Burton Chair of Conducting and Professor of Conducting

Donald Wyrtzen, Th.M.
Professor of Music

Purpose

The purpose of the School of Church Music of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is to provide professional education in church music for individuals engaging in Christian ministry.

The School of Church Music seeks to provide excellent music leadership for churches, colleges, denominational agencies, and mission fields. Specialized church music courses and general music instruction are available for students in the other schools of the seminary.

A consistent effort is made to provide an educational environment conducive to spiritual growth and deepening awareness of the scope of the ministry of music, promoting a harmonious understanding of the relation of this ministry to all other aspects of Christian ministry.

All students in the School of Church Music are expected to be involved in church music ministry during the time they are enrolled in their degree programs.

Contributions are made by the school to the knowledge of the church music field through performances, research, writing, and music composition.

Degrees

The School of Church Music offers six programs of study.

Bachelor of Arts in Music

The Bachelor of Arts in Music is an accredited liberal arts degree offered in conjunction with The College at Southwestern. Three concentrations are available: worship, performance, and composition. A Bachelor of Arts in Humanities with a music concentration is also available. Please visit the catalog section concerning The College for information on these degree programs.

Master of Music in Church Music

The Master of Music in Church Music degree is a unique course of study that applies graduate-level education in church music with a corresponding amount of theological and ministerial training. 

Master of Arts in Church Music

The Master of Arts in Church Music is designed to prepare the student for comprehensive local church music ministry by providing undergraduate as well as graduate-level training in music coupled with biblical and ministerial studies. For students with a bachelor's degree without a major in music.

Master of Arts in Worship

The Master of Arts in Worship is a specialized degree designed to provide the biblical, technological, philosophical, and practical tools needed to enable a worship leader to be effective in the local church. For students with a Bachelor of Arts in Music or a Bachelor of Music degree.

Doctor of Musical Arts and Doctor of Philosophy

The Doctor of Musical Arts in Church Music and the Doctor of Philosophy in Church Music degrees are designed to bring the student to the highest levels of development in church music. The Ph.D. emphasizes creative scholarship; the D.M.A. emphasizes performance at the highest level.

 

Joint Programs

Several programs are offered in conjunction with the School of Theology and the School of Church and Family Ministries.

A Christian Education Minor is available for each of the three master's programs in the School of Church Music and is described below.

The Master of Arts in Christian Education with a Church Music Minor is described in the School of Church and Family Ministries section of this catalog.

The Master of Divinity with a Church Music Concentration is described in the School of Theology section of this catalog.

Accreditation

The School of Church Music is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, Virginia, 20190, Telephone 703-437-0700). The School of Church Music is also a member of the Texas Association of Music Schools.

As a unit of Southwestern Seminary, the School of Church Music is also accredited by the Association of Theological Schools and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Advanced Standing

Advanced standing may be granted to students who have completed courses with a grade of "B" or higher in their undergraduate studies that are similar to the following theology and church music courses in the master's programs in the School of Church Music:

SPFMU 3101/3111 SYSTH 3003/3013 OLDTS 3333 NEWTS 3333 BPTST 3203 MUMIN 3362 MUMIN 4222 MUMIN 4312 MUMIN 4322

Spiritual Formation I-II Systematic Theology I-II Great Themes of the Old Testament Great Themes of the New Testament Baptist Heritage Worship Congregational Song Philosophy in Music Ministry Administration in Music Ministry

Advanced standing allows the student to substitute a course but does not decrease the number of hours required for the degree. Students should request a transcript evaluation for advanced standing from the Associate Dean, Academic Division of the School of Church Music.

Application for Admission

An application for admission to the School of Church Music for all students is part of the general seminary application submitted to the Office of Admissions. In addition, students planning to enter a doctoral program will submit a doctoral application through the Office of the Associate Dean, Academic Division. Further details on doctoral admission appear below.

Orientation

Prior to registration for the fall and spring semesters, a time of general seminary orientation is held. The School of Church Music also provides an orientation period during which entering students audition in applied music and take placement examinations in music theory and music history and are advised. This orientation is required and is administered as a course (ORIEN 3000) for which students register during their first semester. Registration in music courses is not permitted unless music school orientation has been satisfactorily completed.

Students entering during the summer session will attend orientation before the following fall semester and register for ORIEN 3000 during that semester.

Auditions and Placement Examinations

Every new music student will audition and take placement examinations during orientation prior to registering for the first semester. Students beginning in a summer session will audition and take placement exams during the following fall semester orientation. Information on the auditions and placement examinations is available online.

Normally students are not excluded on the basis of these auditions and examinations; appropriate leveling work will be assigned as needed. Continuation in the School of Church Music is, however, subject to faculty review and approval. Approved students will be notified of the date of these auditions and exams.

Former students who have not been enrolled in music courses for more than five years will also audition and take placement examinations.

Teacher Certification for Music Students

Through a cooperative agreement between Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Dallas Baptist University (DBU), students having a recognized music degree can complete certification course work through DBU and receive a Texas public school teaching certificate.

The Texas Department of Education requires that certain courses be completed before a student is awarded a teaching certificate. The DBU College of Education will evaluate the student’s transcripts to note deficiencies in general studies, music, and professional development. Music courses completed on the undergraduate level and validated by auditions and placement examinations upon entrance to Southwestern will be accepted by DBU. Students will be required to complete between eighteen and twenty-one hours of course work, including student teaching. Students interested in pursuing a teaching certificate by this means should contact the Associate Dean, Academic Division, or the Chair of the Music Ministry Department.

Ensembles

Ensembles in the School of Church Music are open to all college and seminary students.

Combo Lab

A lab that stresses the development and refinement of improvisation and performance skills in a small ensemble environment in traditional jazz literature as well as application in worship practice. Audition required.

Chamber Ensemble

Students will participate in small chamber ensembles, such as a string quartet, brass quintet, woodwind quintet, or mixed ensemble, depending on the resources available. Audition required.

Guitar Ensemble

An ensemble for students who want to improve their skills in reading, comping, and improvising. Class time will be spent rehearsing charts written specifically for guitar. All styles of music will be taken seriously. Audition required.

Handbell Ensemble

An ensemble that seeks to demonstrate excellence in the art of handbell ringing. Audition required.

NewSound

A multifaceted large jazz ensemble that performs traditional “big band” repertory as well as literature emphasizing the school’s focus on church ministry. Performs on and off campus. Audition required.

Orchestra

A full symphonic ensemble of strings, winds, and percussion that performs literature from the standard symphonic repertoire. Audition required.

Southwestern Chamber Chorale

A scholarshiped ensemble of selected singers that serves as a promotional arm of the school to churches, colleges, and universities in the United States and throughout the world. Occasional retreats, tour concerts, chapel appearances, and annual recitals are expected. Audition required.

Southwestern Seminary Master Chorale

A large mixed chorus that performs major sacred works for chorus and orchestra. Audition required.

Southwestern Singers

A mixed choir that appears in chapel, in concert, and on tour. Audition required.

String Ensemble

A small string ensemble open to all students of the seminary who are acceptably proficient on their instrument. The String Ensemble performs in chapel and in concert. Audition required.

Wind Ensemble

An ensemble of wind and percussion instrumentalists that performs works from the wind band repertoire, with an emphasis on pieces that feature prominent usage of hymn or chorale tunes or other sacred musical materials. Audition required.

 

Zimrah

A student service organization that sponsors extracurricular musical activities for students in the School of Church Music, Zimrah provides opportunities for fellowship, recreation, and cultural and spiritual development. Activities of the organization also include the presentation of music programs for the student body and other organizations.

Scholarships

Music students are encouraged to work closely with the seminary's Office of Financial Aid, which offers a wide variety of general financial aid and scholarships.

A student whose application to the School of Church Music has been accepted and who would like to audition for a scholarship should contact the music office (817-923-1921 extension 3100) to schedule an audition. Performance scholarships are available in the following areas: conducting, jazz, orchestral instruments, piano, voice, and selected ensembles. Other music-related scholarships based on need and/or merit may be available once a student has enrolled for classes.

Kathryn Sullivan Bowld Organ Scholarships are available for organ concentrations upon the recommendation of the faculty of the Organ Department.

Master of Music in Church Music (M.M.C.M.)

The Master of Music in Church Music degree is a unique course of study that applies graduate-level education in church music with a corresponding amount of theological and ministerial training. 

Entrance Requirement

A Bachelor of Arts in Music or a Bachelor of Music degree from an accredited college or university. Students who were not music majors in college should turn to the M.A.C.M. program.

Concentrations

In addition to the theology and ministry courses in the M.M. Common Hours, students will choose an area of concentration, which is the equivalent of a second major, from the fields below:

Applied Concentrations
	Accompanying	Jazz Studies	Piano Performance
	Composition	Organ Performance	Voice Pedagogy
	Conducting	Piano Pedagogy	Voice Performance
	Instrumental Studies
Academic Concentrations
	Music Education	Music Ministry	Music Theory
	Music History	Music Missions	Worship

Auditions are required for applied concentrations, which are based on undergraduate studies culminating in a senior recital. If lacking, the senior recital can be completed at Southwestern. Music history and music theory concentrations require department approval based on placement examinations and GPA.

Grades

M.M. students must maintain an overall grade point average of 2.75 (B-).

Time Limit

The Master of Music in Church Music degree requires at least four semesters for completion. The degree must be completed within a period of seven years from the time of admission. Extensions may be granted to students who are serving in an international mission field.

Comprehensive Examinations

Written and oral comprehensive examinations are required to complete the degree and are normally given about four to six weeks before graduation. If the student does not pass comprehensive examinations, they may be retaken.

To be permitted to take comprehensive examinations, the M.M. student must satisfy the following requirements:

• Satisfactory completion of all leveling courses with a grade of "C" or better
• Passing of voice and piano proficiencies
• Satisfactory completion of all music courses (or concurrent enrollment in all remaining courses)
• Attainment of required grade point average (2.75 or B-)
• Completion of thesis or recital (if applicable)
• Enrollment in M.M. Comprehensive Examinations (MUMST 4990)

 

Master of Music in Church Music

M.M. Common Hours 

(For all concentrations except Music Missions; course listings for this concentration appear after the M.M. Worship concentration.)

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Spiritual Formation I	SPFMU 3101	1
Spiritual Formation II	SPFMU 3111	1
Systematic Theology I	SYSTH 3003	3
Systematic Theology II	SYSTH 3013	3
Great Themes of the Old Testament	OLDTS 3333	3
Great Themes of the New Testament	NEWTS 3333	3
Baptist Heritage	BPTST 3203	3
Worship	MUMIN 3362	2
Congregational Song	MUMIN 4222	2
Philosophy in Music Ministry	MUMIN 4312	2
Administration in Music Ministry	MUMIN 4322	2
Performance Lab (two semesters)	PFMLB 3010	0
Piano Proficiency	PIACL 4870	0
Voice Proficiency	VOICL 4970	0
Music School Orientation	ORIEN 3000	0
M.M. Comprehensive Examinations	MUMST 4990	0
	Total Common Hours	25
	Concentration Hours	24
	Total Degree Hours	49
Accompanying Concentration
M.M. Piano I	PIAPR 4812	2
M.M. Piano II	PIAPR 4822	2
M.M. Accompanying Recital I	PIAPR 4832	2
M.M. Accompanying Recital II	PIAPR 4842	2
Advanced Accompanying	PIACL 4842	2
The Piano in Chamber Music Literature	PIACL 4891	1
Introduction to Music Research	MUHST 4102	2
Music in the Baroque and Classical Periods	MUHST 4132	2
Music History electives (two courses)	MUHST 4xx2	4
Theory at the Keyboard	MUTHY 4501	1
Seminar in Solo Vocal Literature I	VOICL 4911	1
Seminar in Solo Vocal Literature II	VOICL 4921	1
Auditioned Ensemble (two semesters)	ENSEM 3xx8	1
Southwestern Seminary Master Chorale (two semesters)	ENSEM 3018	1
	Concentration Hours	24
Composition Concentration
M.M. Composition I	COMPN 4512	2
M.M. Composition II	COMPN 4522	2
M.M. Composition III	COMPN 4532	2
M.M. Composition IV and Recital	COMPN 4542	2
M.M. Thesis in Composition	COMPN 4592	2
Introduction to Music Research	MUHST 4102	2
Music History electives (two courses)	MUHST 4xx2	4
Auditioned Ensemble (two semesters)	ENSEM 3xx8	1
Southwestern Seminary Master Chorale (two semesters)	ENSEM 3018	1
Select three courses from the following:	Select three courses:
Choral Arranging	COMPN 4562	2
Graduate Composition Seminar	COMPN 4572	2
Jazz Composition	JAZPR 4252	2
Advanced Orchestration	MUTHY 4472	2
Advanced Music Technology	MUTHY 4462	2
Graduate Theory Seminar	MUTHY 4412	2
Theory Pedagogy	MUTHY 4402	2
Seminar in Analysis	MUTHY 4452	2
	Concentration Hours	24
Conducting Concentration
Choral Diction	CONDG 3601	1
Conducting and Choral Procedures II	CONDG 4622	2
Conducting Seminar in Score Study and Instrumental Conducting	CONDG 4662	2
Conducting Document	CONDG 4692	2
Private Instruction and Conducting Recital	CONDG 4694	4
Introduction to Music Research	MUHST 4102	2
Music History electives (two courses)	MUHST 4xx2	4
Seminar in Analysis	MUTHY 4452	2
Voice	VOIPR 4951	1
Voice	VOIPR 4961	1
Auditioned Ensemble(s) (four semesters)	ENSEM 3xx8	2
Southwestern Seminary Master Chorale (two semesters)	ENSEM 3018	1
	Concentration Hours	24
NOTE: Students in the Conducting concentration who have not completed an undergraduate course in voice pedagogy must take VOICL 4902 Voice Pedagogy as a leveling course.
Instrumental Studies Concentration
M.M. Instrument I	ORINS 4012	2
M.M. Instrument II	ORINS 4022	2
M.M. Instrument III	ORINS 4032	2
M.M. Instrument IV and Recital	ORINS 4092	2
Introduction to Music Research	MUHST 4102	2
Music History electives (three courses)	MUHST 4xx2	6
Auditioned Instrumental Ensemble(s) (four semesters)	ENSEM 3xx8	2
Select one pair from the following:	Select one pair:
Instrument Pedagogy	ORINS 4901	1
Instrument Literature	ORINS 4911	1
OR	OR
Church Orchestra Practicum I	ORINS 4931	1
Church Orchestra Practicum II	ORINS 4941	1
Select two courses from the following:	Select two courses:
Conducting Seminar in Score Study and Instrumental Conducting	CONDG 4662	2
Jazz Improvisation	JAZCM 4232	2
Jazz Arranging	JAZCM 4242	2
Advanced Music Technology	MUTHY 4462	2
Advanced Orchestration	MUTHY 4472	2
	Concentration Hours	24
Jazz Studies in Church Music Concentration
M.M. Jazz Applied Studies I	JAZPR 4012	2
M.M. Jazz Applied Studies II	JAZPR 4022	2
M.M. Jazz Applied Studies IV and Recital	JAZPR 4042	2
Improvisation Proficiency	JAZCM 4210	0
Jazz History	JAZCM 4212	2
Jazz Styles and Analysis	JAZCM 4222	2
Introduction to Music Research	MUHST 4102	2
Music History elective	MUHST 4xx2	2
NewSound  (four semesters)	ENSEM 3638	2
Combo Lab I or II  (four semesters)	ENSEM 3088   or	2
	ENSEM 3098	2
Select six hours from the following courses:	Select six hours:
Jazz Arranging	JAZCM 4242	2
M.M. Jazz Applied Studies III	JAZPR 4032	2
Jazz Composition	JAZPR 4252	2
Advanced Jazz Improvisation	JAZPR 4282	2
Conducting Seminar in Score Study and Instrumental Conducting	CONDG 4662	2
Advanced Music Technology	MUTHY 4462	2
Church Orchestra Practicum I	ORINS 4931	1
Church Orchestra Practicum II	ORINS 4941	1
	Concentration Hours	24
Music Education Concentration
Educational Psychology	FOUND 3303	3
Church Music Education I	MUMIN 4342	2
Children's Choir Lab	MUMIN 4340	0
Church Music Education II	MUMIN 4352	2
Issues in Church Music Education	MUMIN 4362	2
Directed Teaching in Children's Music Education	MUMIN 4411	1
Church Music Education Internship and Research Project	MUMIN 4441	1
Select one course from the following:	Select one course:
Practicum: Instrumental Church Music	MUMIN 3331	1
Practicum: Worship Design and Leadership	MUMIN 4511	1
Practicum: Worship Resources	MUMIN 4551	1
Practicum: Vocal Ensemble Leadership and Techniques	MUMIN 4561	1
Practicum: Leading Instrumental Groups in Worship	MUMIN 4571	1
Practicum: Media and Staging	MUMIN 4581	1
Practicum: Worship Arts	MUMIN 4591	1
Select one from the following:	Select one:
Orff-Schulwerk Level I (through off-campus programs)
Kodály Level I (through off-campus programs)
Directed Teaching in Early Childhood Music Education	MUMIN 4421	1
Introduction to Music Research	MUHST 4102	2
Music History elective	MUHST 4xx2	2
Seminar in Analysis	MUTHY 4452	2
Conducting and Choral Procedures I	CONDG 4612	2
Voice	VOIPR 4951	1
Voice	VOIPR 4961	1
Auditioned Ensemble (two semesters)	ENSEM 3xx8	1
	Concentration Hours	24
NOTE: Students in the Music Education concentration who have not completed an undergraduate course in voice pedagogy must take VOICL 4902 Voice Pedagogy as a leveling course.
Music History Concentration
Introduction to Music Research	MUHST 4102	2
Introduction to Musicology	MUHST 4162	2
M.M. Thesis in Music History	MUHST 4194	4
Music History electives (five courses)	MUHST 4xx2	10
Seminar in Analysis	MUTHY 4452	2
Music Theory elective	MUTHY 4xx2	2
Auditioned Ensemble (two semesters)	ENSEM 3xx8	1
Southwestern Seminary Master Chorale (two semesters)	ENSEM 3018	1
	Concentration Hours	24
Music Ministry Concentration*
Introduction to Music Research	MUHST 4102	2
Seminar in Analysis	MUTHY 4452	2
Conducting and Choral Procedures I	CONDG 4612	2
Applied Study (two semesters)	VOIPR 4951/4961 JAZPR 4951/4961 ORGPR 4951/4961 ORINS 4951/4961 or PIAPR 4951/4961	2
Auditioned Ensemble(s) (four semesters)	ENSEM 3xx8	2
Supervised Music Ministry	MUMIN 3351	1
Church Music Education I	MUMIN 4342	2
Children's Choir Lab	MUMIN 4340	0
Church Music Education II	MUMIN 4352	2
Dynamics of Corporate Worship in the 21st Century	MUMIN 4572	2
Select three courses from the following:	Select three courses:
Practicum: Instrumental Church Music	MUMIN 3331	1
Practicum: Worship Design and Leadership	MUMIN 4511	1
Practicum: Worship Resources	MUMIN 4551	1
Practicum: Vocal Ensemble Leadership and Techniques	MUMIN 4561	1
Practicum: Leading Instrumental Groups in Worship	MUMIN 4571	1
Practicum: Media and Staging	MUMIN 4581	1
Practicum: Worship Arts	MUMIN 4591	1
Select one course from the following:	Select one course:
Comparative Liturgies	MUMIN 4262	2
Hebrew and Early Christian Worship	MUMIN 4442	2
Reformation and Postmodernism in Worship	MUMIN 4452	2
Worship in Korea	MUMIN 4472	2
The Ministry of Worship in the Hispanic Culture	MUMIN 4483	2
Influence of Popular Styles on Music for Worship	MUMIN 4622	2
Contemporary Christian Song	MUMIN 4632	2
Select one course from the following:	Select one course:
Music in Missions	MUMIN 3372	2
Current Issues and Research in Church Music Ministry	MUMIN 4372	2
Arts, Architecture, and Aesthetics in Artistic Ministry	MUMIN 4522	2
The Worship Leader as Pastor and Administrator	MUMIN 4542	2
Global and Multicultural Influences on Worship	MUMIN 4562	2
The Psalms: Private and Corporate Worship Expressions	MUMIN 4602	2
	Concentration Hours	24
*Thesis-track students will substitute MUMIN 4294 M.M. Thesis in Church Music for four hours from the above course list with prior departmental approval.
NOTE: Students in the Music Ministry concentration who have not completed an undergraduate course in voice pedagogy must take VOICL 4902 Voice Pedagogy as a leveling course.
Music Theory Concentration
Theory Pedagogy	MUTHY 4402	2
Graduate Theory Seminar	MUTHY 4412	2
Seminar in Analysis	MUTHY 4452	2
M.M. Thesis in Music Theory	MUTHY 4494	4
Introduction to Music Research	MUHST 4102	2
Music History electives (three courses)	MUHST 4xx2	6
Auditioned Ensemble (two semesters)	ENSEM 3xx8	1
Southwestern Seminary Master Chorale (two semesters)	ENSEM 3018	1
Select two courses from the following:	Select two courses:
Special Research in Music Theory	MUTHY 4482	2
Advanced Orchestration	MUTHY 4472	2
Advanced Music Technology	MUTHY 4462	2
Choral Arranging	COMPN 4562	2
Elective Composition	COMPN 5512	2
Jazz Styles and Analysis	JAZCM 4222	2
Jazz Composition	JAZPR 4252	2
	Concentration Hours	24
Organ Performance Concentration
M.M. Organ I	ORGPR 4712	2
M.M. Organ II	ORGPR 4722	2
M.M. Organ III	ORGPR 4782	2
M.M. Organ IV and Recital	ORGPR 4792	2
Seminar in Organ Literature I	ORGCL 4712	2
Seminar in Organ Literature II	ORGCL 4721	1
Service Playing I	ORGCL 4731	1
Seminar in Organ Pedagogy and Practice Teaching	ORGCL 4741	1
Service Playing II	ORGCL 4751	1
Conducting elective	CONDG 4xx2	2
Introduction to Music Research	MUHST 4102	2
Auditioned Ensemble(s) (four semesters)	ENSEM 3xx8	2
Select two courses from the following:	Select two courses:
Music in the Baroque and Classical Periods	MUHST 4132	2
Music in the Nineteenth Century	MUHST 4142	2
Music in the Twentieth Century	MUHST 4152	2
Seminar in Music History: Study in Musical Genre	MUHST 4262	2
Seminar in Music History: Sacred Choral Masterworks	MUHST 4272	2
	Concentration Hours	24
Piano Pedagogy Concentration
M.M. Piano I	PIAPR 4812	2
M.M. Piano II	PIAPR 4822	2
M.M. Piano III	PIAPR 4882	2
M.M. Piano IV and Recital	PIAPR 4892	2
Accompanying	PIACL 3881	1
Seminar in Piano Pedagogy I	PIACL 4801	1
Seminar in Piano Pedagogy II	PIACL 4852	2
Seminar in Piano Literature I	PIACL 4811	1
Seminar in Piano Literature II	PIACL 4821	1
Practice Teaching I: Piano	PIACL 4861	1
Practice Teaching II: Piano	PIAPR 4881	1
Introduction to Music Research	MUHST 4102	2
Auditioned Ensemble(s) (four semesters)	ENSEM 3xx8	2
Select two courses from the following:	Select two courses:
Music in Baroque and Classical Periods	MUHST 4132	2
Music in the Nineteenth Century	MUHST 4142	2
Music in the Twentieth Century	MUHST 4152	2
	Concentration Hours	24
Piano Performance Concentration
M.M. Piano I	PIAPR 4812	2
M.M. Piano II	PIAPR 4822	2
M.M. Piano III	PIAPR 4882	2
M.M. Piano IV and Recital	PIAPR 4892	2
Accompanying	PIACL 3881	1
Seminar in Piano Pedagogy I	PIACL 4801	1
Seminar in Piano Literature I	PIACL 4811	1
Seminar in Piano Literature II	PIACL 4821	1
Practice Teaching I: Piano	PIACL 4861	1
Theory at the Keyboard	MUTHY 4501	1
Introduction to Music Research	MUHST 4102	2
Music in Baroque and Classical Periods	MUHST 4132	2
Music in the Nineteenth Century	MUHST 4142	2
Music in the Twentieth Century	MUHST 4152	2
Auditioned Ensemble(s) (four semesters)	ENSEM 3xx8	2
	Concentration Hours	24
Voice Pedagogy Concentration
M.M. Voice I	VOIPR 4912	2
M.M. Voice II	VOIPR 4922	2
M.M. Voice Pedagogy III: Lecture-Recital	VOIPR 4932	2
M.M. Voice Pedagogy IV: Oratorio Literature	VOIPR 4942	2
Special Research in Voice Pedagogy (Prerequisite for VOIPR 4932)	VOICL 4982	2
Seminar in Voice Pedagogy	VOICL 4952	2
Practice Teaching: Voice	VOICL 4962	2
Seminar in Solo Vocal Literature I	VOICL 4911	1
Seminar in Solo Vocal Literature II	VOICL 4921	1
Introduction to Music Research	MUHST 4102	2
Music History electives (two courses)	MUHST 4xx2	4
Auditioned Voice Ensemble (two semesters)	ENSEM 3xx8	1
Southwestern Seminary Master Chorale (two semesters)	ENSEM 3018	1
	Concentration Hours	24
NOTE: Students in the Voice Pedagogy concentration are expected to have had undergraduate courses in choral or English diction, foreign language diction, and voice pedagogy. If the undergraduate transcript does not show successful completion of such courses, they must be taken at Southwestern as leveling courses.
Voice Performance Concentration
M.M. Voice I	VOIPR 4912	2
M.M. Voice II	VOIPR 4922	2
M.M. Voice Performance III: Graduate Recital	VOIPR 4982	2
M.M. Voice Performance IV: Oratorio Literature	VOIPR 4992	2
Seminar in Solo Vocal Literature I	VOICL 4911	1
Seminar in Solo Vocal Literature II	VOICL 4921	1
Seminar in Voice Pedagogy	VOICL 4952	2
Practice Teaching: Voice	VOICL 4962	2
Conducting elective	CONDG 4xx2	2
Introduction to Music Research	MUHST 4102	2
Music History electives (two courses)	MUHST 4xx2	4
Auditioned Voice Ensemble (two semesters)	ENSEM 3xx8	1
Southwestern Seminary Master Chorale (two semesters)	ENSEM 3018	1
	Concentration Hours	24
NOTE: Students in the Voice Performance concentration are expected to have had undergraduate courses in choral or English diction, foreign language diction, and voice pedagogy. If the undergraduate transcript does not show successful completion of such courses, they must be taken at Southwestern as leveling courses
Worship Concentration
Introduction to Music Research	MUHST 4102	2
Seminar in Analysis	MUTHY 4452	2
Applied Study (two semesters)	VOIPR 4951/4961 JAZPR 4951/4961 ORGPR 4951/4961 ORINS 4951/4961 or PIAPR 4951/4961	2
Auditioned Ensemble(s) (four semesters)	ENSEM 3xx8	2
Supervised Music Ministry	MUMIN 3351	1
Contemporary Christian Song	MUMIN 4632	2
The Worship Leader as Pastor and Administrator	MUMIN 4542	2
Select three courses from the following:	Select three courses:
Comparative Liturgies	MUMIN 4262	2
Hebrew and Early Christian Worship	MUMIN 4442	2
Reformation and Postmodernism in Worship	MUMIN 4452	2
Worship in Korea	MUMIN 4472	2
Dynamics of Corporate Worship in the 21st Century	MUMIN 4572	2
Select one course from the following:	Select one course:
Music in Missions	MUMIN 3372	2
Arts, Architecture, and Aesthetics in Artistic Ministry	MUMIN 4522	2
Global and Multicultural Influences on Worship	MUMIN 4562	2
Influence of Popular Styles on Music for Worship	MUMIN 4622	2
Select three courses from the following:	Select three courses:
Practicum: Instrumental Church Music	MUMIN 3331	1
Practicum: Worship Design and Leadership	MUMIN 4511	1
Practicum: Worship Resources	MUMIN 4551	1
Practicum: Vocal Ensemble Leadership and Techniques	MUMIN 4561	1
Practicum: Leading Instrumental Groups in Worship	MUMIN 4571	1
Practicum: Media and Staging	MUMIN 4581	1
Practicum: Worship Arts	MUMIN 4591	1
	Concentration Hours	24

 

Master of Music in Church Music

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Music Missions
Spiritual Formation I	SPFMU 3101	1
Spiritual Formation II	SPFMU 3111	1
Biblical Hermeneutics	BIBST 3203	3
Contemporary Evangelism	EVANG 3303	3
Evangelism Practicum	EVANG 3000	0
Introduction to Music Research	MUHST 4102	2
Worship	MUMIN 3362	2
Congregational Song	MUMIN 4222	2
Philosophy in Music Ministry	MUMIN 4312	2
Administration in Music Ministry	MUMIN 4322	2
Church Music Education I	MUMIN 4342	2
Children's Choir Lab	MUMIN 4340	0
Conducting and Choral Procedures I	CONDG 4612	2
Conducting and Choral Procedures II	CONDG 4622	2
Music History elective	MUHST 4xx2	2
Seminar in Analysis	MUTHY 4452	2
Southwestern Seminary Master Chorale (two semesters)	ENSEM 3018	1
Auditioned Ensemble (two semesters)	ENSEM 3xx8	1
Performance Lab (two semesters)	PFMLB 3010	0
Piano Proficiency	PIACL 4870	0
Voice Proficiency	VOICL 4970	0
Music School Orientation	ORIEN 3000	0
M.M. Comprehensive Exams	MUMST 4990	0
Concentration Area of Study*
Church Music Education II	MUMIN 4352	2
Voice	VOIPR 4951	1
Voice	VOIPR 4961	1
Analysis of Non-Western Music	MUMIN 3913	3
Applied Ethnomusicology	MUMIN 3902	2
Ethnomusicology and Culture	MUMIN 3923	3
Music Missions Seminar and Practicum	MUMIN 4062	2
Introduction to Missiology	MISSN 3363	3
	Total degree hours	47
*Thesis-track students will substitute MUMIN 4294 M.M. Thesis in Church Music (4 hours) for MUMIN 4062 for a total of 49 hours.

Master of Arts in Worship (M.A.W.)

The Master of Arts in Worship is a specialized degree designed to provide the biblical, technological, philosophical, and practical tools needed to enable a worship leader to be effective in the local church.

The M.A. in Worship degree is not considered preparation for doctoral study. The M.A. in Worship student wishing to pursue a doctoral degree at Southwestern Seminary will be expected to complete the requirements for the Master of Music degree.

Entrance Requirement

A Bachelor of Arts in Music or a Bachelor of Music degree from an accredited college or university. Applicants without a bachelor's degree in music may be admitted but may not complete more than twenty (20) hours toward the degree without completing the equivalent of an undergraduate music degree at Southwestern.

Grades

M.A. in Worship students must maintain an overall grade point average of 2.75 (B-).

Time Limit

The Master of Arts in Worship degree must be completed within a period of seven years from the time of admission. Extensions may be granted to students who are serving in an international mission field.

Comprehensive Examinations

Written and oral comprehensive examinations are required to complete the degree and are normally given about four to six weeks before graduation. If the student does not pass the comprehensive examinations, they may be retaken.

To be permitted to take comprehensive examinations, the M.A. in Worship student must satisfy the following requirements:

• Satisfactory completion of all leveling courses with a grade of "C" or better
• Passing of voice and piano proficiencies
• Satisfactory completion of all music courses (or concurrent enrollment in all remaining courses)
• Attainment of required grade point average (2.75 or B-)
• Enrollment in M.A. in Worship Comprehensive Examinations (MUMST 4970)

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Master of Arts in Worship (for students who were music majors in college)
Core Courses
Spiritual Formation I	SPFMU 3101	1
Spiritual Formation II	SPFMU 3111	1
Systematic Theology I	SYSTH 3003	3
Systematic Theology II	SYSTH 3013	3
Great Themes of the Old Testament	OLDTS 3333	3
Great Themes of the New Testament	NEWTS 3333	3
Baptist Heritage	BPTST 3203	3
Auditioned Ensemble (two semesters)	ENSEM 3xx8	1
Performance Lab (two semesters)	PFMLB 3010	0
Piano Proficiency	PIACL 4870	0
Voice Proficiency	VOICL 4970	0
Music School Orientation	ORIEN 3000	0
M.A.W. Comprehensive Examinations	MUMST 4970	0
	Total Core Hours	18
Worship Area
Worship	MUMIN 3362	2
Congregational Song	MUMIN 4222	2
Philosophy in Music Ministry	MUMIN 4312	2
Administration in Church Music Ministry	MUMIN 4322	2
Dynamics of Corporate Worship in the 21st Century	MUMIN 4572	2
Contemporary Christian Song	MUMIN 4632	2
Supervised Music Ministry	MUMIN 3351	1
Applied Study (two semesters)	VOIPR 4951/4961 JAZPR 4951/4961 ORGPR 4951/4961 ORINS 4951/4961 or PIAPR 4951/4961	2
	Total	15
Select five courses from the following	Select five courses:
Practicum: Instrumental Church Music	MUMIN 3331	1
Practicum: Worship Design and Leadership	MUMIN 4511	1
Practicum: Worship Resources	MUMIN 4551	1
Practicum: Vocal Ensemble Leadership and Techniques	MUMIN 4561	1
Practicum: Leading Instrumental Groups in Worship	MUMIN 4571	1
Practicum: Media and Staging	MUMIN 4581	1
Practicum: Worship Arts	MUMIN 4591	1
	Total	5
Select one course from the following:	Select one course:
Comparative Liturgies	MUMIN 4262	2
Current Issues and Research in Church Music Ministry	MUMIN 4372	2
Hebrew and Early Christian Worship	MUMIN 4442	2
Reformation and Postmodernism in Worship	MUMIN 4452	2
Instrumental Music in Worship	MUMIN 4462	2
Worship in Korea	MUMIN 4472	2
Arts, Architecture, and Aesthetics in Artistic Ministry	MUMIN 4522	2
The Worship Leader as Pastor and Administrator	MUMIN 4542	2
Global and Multicultural Influences on Worship	MUMIN 4562	2
The Psalms: Private and Corporate Worship Expressions	MUMIN 4602	2
Influence of Popular Styles on Music for Worship	MUMIN 4622	2
	Total Worship Hours	22
	Total Degree Hours	40

 

 

Master of Arts in Church Music (M.A.C.M.)

The Master of Arts in Church Music is designed to prepare the student for comprehensive local church music ministry by providing undergraduate as well as graduate-level training in music coupled with biblical and ministerial studies. A student who begins the M.A.C.M. degree program may opt to complete the Master of Music in Church Music or the Master of Arts in Worship as outlined below.

The M.A.C.M. degree is not considered preparation for doctoral study. An M.A.C.M. student wishing to pursue a doctoral degree at Southwestern Seminary will be expected to complete the requirements for the Master of Music degree.

Entrance Requirement

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; a major in music is not expected. On the basis of auditions and placement examinations, a student may qualify for advanced standing in music theory or for transfer credit for music coursework completed in college.

Applied Area

Music Ministry is the concentration on the M.A.C.M. degree. In addition to the concentration, students will choose an applied area of study from voice, piano, organ, instrument, or composition pending approval on the basis of an audition before the appropriate faculty.

All students, regardless of their applied area, will be required to pass a voice proficiency and a piano proficiency as soon as possible in their course of study.

Grades

M.A.C.M. students must maintain an overall grade point average of 2.75 (B-).

Time Limit

The Master of Arts in Church Music normally requires a minimum of eight semesters for completion. The Master of Arts in Church Music degree must be completed within a period of seven years from the time of admission. Extensions may be granted to students who are serving in an international mission field.

Comprehensive Examinations

Written and oral comprehensive examinations are required to complete the degree and are normally given about four to six weeks before graduation. If the student does not pass the comprehensive examinations, they may be retaken.

To be permitted to take comprehensive examinations, the M.A.C.M. student must satisfy the following requirements:

• Passing of voice and piano proficiencies
• Completion of Senior Recital
• Satisfactory completion of all music courses (or concurrent enrollment in all remaining courses)
• Attainment of required grade point average (2.75 or B-)
• Enrollment in M.A.C.M. Comprehensive Examinations (MUMST 4980)

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Master of Arts in Church Music (for students who were not music majors in college)
General Music Studies (undergraduate equivalent)
Theory and Musicianship I	MUTHY 1413	3
Theory and Musicianship II	MUTHY 1423	3
Theory and Musicianship III	MUTHY 1433	3
Theory and Musicianship IV	MUTHY 1443	3
Select two courses from the following:	Select two courses:
Form in Music	MUTHY 1452	2
Post-Tonal Theory	MUTHY 1462	2
Counterpoint	MUTHY 1472	2
Instrumentation	MUTHY 1482	2
Music History I	MUHST 1113	3
Music History II	MUHST 1123	3
Music History III	MUHST 1133	3
Choral Conducting	CONDG 1622	2
Auditioned Ensemble (two semesters)	ENSEM 1xx8	1
Southwestern Seminary Master Chorale (two semesters)	ENSEM 1018	1
Performance Lab (two semesters)	PFMLB 1010	0
Voice Proficiency	course work as required
Piano Proficiency	course work as required
Music School Orientation	ORIEN 3000	0
	Total	29
Applied Area (audition required; choose from one of the five areas below)
Voice
Class Voice I	VOICL 1912	2
Class Voice II	VOICL 1922	2
M.A.C.M. Voice III	VOIPR 1932	2
M.A.C.M. Voice IV	VOIPR 1942	2
M.A.C.M. Voice V	VOIPR 1952	2
M.A.C.M. Voice VI and Senior Recital	VOIPR 1962	2
Voice Pedagogy	VOICL 4902	2
	Total	14
Piano
M.A.C.M. Piano I	PIAPR 1812	2
M.A.C.M. Piano II	PIAPR 1822	2
M.A.C.M. Piano III	PIAPR 1832	2
M.A.C.M. Piano IV	PIAPR 1842	2
M.A.C.M. Piano V	PIAPR 1852	2
M.A.C.M. Piano VI and Senior Recital	PIAPR 1862	2
Seminar in Piano Pedagogy I	PIACL 4801	1
Practice Teaching 1: Piano	PIACL 4861	1
	Total	14
Organ
M.A.C.M. Organ I	ORGPR 1712	2
M.A.C.M. Organ II	ORGPR 1722	2
M.A.C.M. Organ III	ORGPR 1732	2
M.A.C.M. Organ IV	ORGPR 1742	2
M.A.C.M. Organ V	ORGPR 1752	2
M.A.C.M. Organ VI and Senior Recital	ORGPR 1762	2
Service Playing I	ORGCL 4731	1
Seminar in Organ Pedagogy and Practice Teaching	ORGCL 4741	1
	Total	14
Instrument
M.A.C.M. Instrument I	ORINS 1012	2
M.A.C.M. Instrument II	ORINS 1022	2
M.A.C.M. Instrument III	ORINS 1032	2
M.A.C.M. Instrument IV	ORINS 1042	2
M.A.C.M. Instrument V	ORINS 1052	2
M.A.C.M. Instrument VI and Senior Recital	ORINS 1062	2
Church Orchestra Practicum I	ORINS 4931	1
Church Orchestra Practicum II	ORINS 4941	1
	Total	14
Composition
Applied Study	PIAPR 1812 VOICL 1912 ORGPR 1712 or ORINS 1012	2
Applied Study	PIAPR 1822 VOICL 1922 ORGPR 1722 or ORINS 1022	2
M.A.C.M. Composition I	COMPN 1512	2
M.A.C.M. Composition II	COMPN 1522	2
M.A.C.M. Composition III	COMPN 1532	2
M.A.C.M. Composition IV and Senior Recital	COMPN 1592	2
Select one course not previously taken from the following:	Select one course:
Form in Music	MUTHY 1452	2
Post-Tonal Theory	MUTHY 1462	2
Counterpoint	MUTHY 1472	2
Instrumentation	MUTHY 1482	2
	Total	14
Graduate Church Music Studies (students may complete these courses for the M.A.C.M. or transfer to the M.M. or M.A.W.)
Spiritual Formation I	SPFMU 3101	1
Spiritual Formation II	SPFMU 3111	1
Systematic Theology I	SYSTH 3003	3
Systematic Theology II	SYSTH 3013	3
Great Themes of the Old Testament	OLDTS 3333	3
Great Themes of the New Testament	NEWTS 3333	3
Baptist Heritage	BPTST 3203	3
Conducting and Choral Procedures I	CONDG 4612	2
Worship	MUMIN 3362	2
Congregational Song	MUMIN 4222	2
Philosophy of Music Ministry	MUMIN 4312	2
Administration in Music Ministry	MUMIN 4322	2
Church Music Education I	MUMIN 4342	2
Children’s Choir Lab	MUMIN 4340	0
Church Music Education II	MUMIN 4352	2
Supervised Music Ministry	MUMIN 3351	1
Auditioned Ensemble (two semesters)	ENSEM 3xx8	1
Performance Lab (two semesters)	PFMLB 3010	0
M.A.C.M. Comprehensive Exams	MUMST 4980	0
Select five courses from the following:	Select five courses:
Practicum: Instrumental Church Music	MUMIN 3331	1
Practicum: Worship Design and Leadership	MUMIN 4511	1
Practicum: Worship Resources	MUMIN 4551	1
Practicum: Vocal Ensemble Leadership and Techniques	MUMIN 4561	1
Practicum: Leading Instrumental Groups in Worship	MUMIN 4571	1
Practicum: Media and Staging	MUMIN 4581	1
Practicum: Worship Arts	MUMIN 4591	1
Select two courses from the following:	Select two courses:
Music in Missions	MUMIN 3372	2
Comparative Liturgies	MUMIN 4262	2
Hebrew and Early Christian Worship	MUMIN 4442	2
Reformation and Postmodernism in Worship	MUMIN 4452	2
Worship in Korea	MUMIN 4472	2
Arts, Architecture, and Aesthetics in Artistic Ministry	MUMIN 4522	2
The Worship Leader as Pastor and Administrator	MUMIN 4542	2
Global and Multicultural Influences on Worship	MUMIN 4562	2
Dynamics of Corporate Worship in the 21st Century	MUMIN 4572	2
Influence of Popular Styles on Music for Worship	MUMIN 4622	2
Contemporary Christian Song	MUMIN 4632	2
	Total	42
	Total Degree Hours	85

Master of Music, Master of Arts in Worship, or Master of Arts in Church Music with Christian Education Minor

		Hours
Course requirements for M.M. or Course requirements for M.A.W. or Course requirements for M.A.C.M.		49 hrs. or 40 hrs. or 85 hrs.
Courses in Christian Education		18 hrs.
Course Name	Course Number
The Ministry of Education Principles of Teaching Administrative Leadership for Ministry Relationships in Ministry Human Growth and Development Elective	EDMIN 3003 FOUND 4303 ADMIN 3313 PSYCH 3003 HUMGR 3003	3 hrs. 3 hrs. 3 hrs. 3 hrs. 3 hrs. 3 hrs.
	Total Degree Hours	67, 58, or 97 hrs.

 

Doctor of Musical Arts in Church Music

Doctor of Philosophy in Church Music

The purpose of the Doctor of Musical Arts in Church Music and the Doctor of Philosophy in Church Music degrees is to bring the doctoral student to the highest levels of development in church music. The Ph.D. degree emphasizes creative scholarship; the D.M.A. degree emphasizes performance at the highest level.

Admission Requirements

Prerequisites

A prerequisite for either doctoral degree is a master’s degree from an accredited college, university, or seminary whose requirements approximate those of the Master of Music degree at Southwestern Seminary, and a minimum grade point average of 3.30.

Doctoral applicants in conducting and music ministry are encouraged to have had practical or professional experience in their field after master’s-level work and before formally beginning the doctoral degree.

Application

Prospective doctoral students who have never attended Southwestern Seminary or who have not been enrolled in at least three years will submit a general seminary application to the Office of Admissions. In addition, students pursuing a doctoral degree will submit a doctoral application through the office of the Associate Dean, Academic Division.

For entrance in a fall semester the application should ideally be received by April 1 and for entrance in a spring semester by November 1. All required supporting documents (e.g., test scores, letters of recommendation), which will be reviewed by the Advanced Studies Committee, must be received before an applicant can be formally admitted to the program.

Once the Advanced Studies Committee has accepted a student into the School of Church Music, the Director of Admissions will confirm admission to Southwestern Seminary.

GRE

An application must include a report within the last five years of the Graduate Record Examinations General Test. While there are no minimum scores for the GRE, there is an expectation of 500 in the verbal area and 500 in the quantitative or analytical area or a sum of 1000 in all areas of the General Test. Information about the GRE may be obtained from the Educational Testing Service (www.ets.org/gre).

English Requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to take the Internet-Based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT) and achieve a minimum score of 100 (or 600 on the Paper-Based Test). Applicants not achieving the minimum score but who have earned a degree in an accredited English-language program in a North American institution may request a waiver with supporting documentation. Applicants who have completed an M.M. degree at Southwestern Seminary are exempt from the TOEFL requirement. Applicants not achieving the minimum score may be admitted provisionally. In all cases, if English deficiencies are discovered in the course of study, proficiency courses may be required.

Interview

An applicant for a doctoral degree must be interviewed by the Advanced Studies Committee before final approval for admission can be granted. Ideally, the interview should be held on campus, but interviews via conference call are permissible.

Concentrations

The prospective doctoral student will indicate an intended concentration. The following concentrations are available on the D.M.A.:

	Composition	Piano Pedagogy	Voice Pedagogy
	Conducting	Piano Performance	Voice Performance
	Organ Performance
The following concentrations are available on the Ph.D.:
	Music Ministry	Music Theory	Musicology

Auditions / Evidence of Scholarship

Applicants for the D.M.A. degree will perform an audition before the faculty of the proposed department of concentration. This audition may be performed at the time the applicant is on campus for the interview or during orientation. Applicants for the Ph.D. degree will submit evidence of their research and writing.

The D.M.A. student who expects to concentrate in piano or organ will be required to play a thirty- to forty-minute entrance audition. The repertoire should represent a contrast of styles and should reflect a level of achievement equivalent to a master’s degree recital.

The D.M.A. student who expects to concentrate in voice should arrive on campus in time to confer with an accompanist before the audition. The audition material will consist of six songs from memory: four art songs (one each in German, Italian, French, and English), one opera aria in its original language, and one oratorio aria in English. The selections should represent the major periods of music history, including the modern era. If approval is granted, a thirty-minute jury performance at the end of the first semester will qualify the student for continuation in the voice concentration on the D.M.A. degree.

The D.M.A. student who expects to concentrate in conducting will be required to perform a live audition, conducting fifteen minutes of three major works of varying repertoire. In addition, an interview will explore the student’s background, educational goals, and musical and pedagogical knowledge of conducting. Prior to the audition, the student should submit the following materials: cover letter describing the student’s intention for audition and study, résumé, and DVDs from ideally three performances they have conducted. The student may be required to give an entrance recital within the first fifteen hours of course work if the master’s degree did not include a master’s-level recital.

The D.M.A. student who expects to concentrate in composition will submit a list of compositions completed and a representative group of scores and recordings to be evaluated by the composition department.  In addition, the student will be interviewed by the composition department.

Each applicant for the Ph.D. will be required to submit a research document either previously prepared or prepared especially for the Ph.D. application. This document should reflect the applicant’s highest level of scholarship.

Continuation in the Program

The Advanced Studies Committee and the faculty of the School of Church Music reserve the right to decline to admit, or to continue as a student, any person who fails to meet established qualifications. The total record of a student is subject to review each semester of enrollment.

The Advanced Studies Committee of the School of Church Music publishes a Manual for Doctoral Studies in Music that provides detailed information about the D.M.A. and Ph.D. programs. Doctoral students are required to follow the most recent edition of the manual.

Continued Enrollment

Doctoral students must enroll in the fall and spring semesters each year and pay enrollment fees from the time they begin their program until they graduate or withdraw from the program. Doctoral students who are not enrolled in regular coursework, Doctoral Research and Writing, or doctoral examinations must enroll in MUDOC 8100 Doctoral Continued Enrollment.

Time Limit

The D.M.A. or Ph.D. degree must be completed within a period of seven years from the time of admission. Extensions may be granted to students who are serving in an international mission field.

Grades

Doctoral students must maintain an overall grade point average of 3.30.

Language Requirements

All doctoral students must show satisfactory ability to translate German and any other language that might be required by the field of the dissertation. Courses are available to prepare the student for the doctoral German reading examination. Students who have not passed the German reading examination by the time they have completed eighteen hours of doctoral seminars may enroll only for Doctoral Continued Enrollment (MUDOC 8100) until the German language requirement has been satisfied. The German reading examination may be taken any number of times that the committee deems reasonable.

Ph.D. students and D.M.A. students in conducting are required to pass a reading examination in a second foreign language. In most cases, this will be French, but may, by approval of the Advanced Studies Committee, be another language more appropriate to the student’s area of dissertation research. This second language exam must be passed before the Advanced Studies Committee approves the dissertation prospectus.

Residence Requirements

Two consecutive semesters in which the student satisfactorily completes a specified number of hours of graduate coursework will satisfy the residence requirements of the institution. For academic concentrations, this is 18 hours; for performance concentrations, it is 16 hours.

Approval for Graduation

The Advanced Studies Committee and the general faculty each reserve the right and authority to refuse to approve a candidate for graduation for reasons the committee or the general faculty, in the sole discretion of each, deems valid, even though the candidate has met the other requirements for the degree.

 

Doctor of Philosophy in Church Music

Music Ministry Concentration

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Music Ministry Courses
Select one seminar in the philosophy of church music:	Select one:
Music, Worship, and the Role of the Artist in Culture	MUMIN 7033	3
Ethics and the Arts in Church Music Ministry	MUMIN 7043	3
Beauty and Aesthetics in Ministry and Worship Arts	MUMIN 7053	3
Sociology and Philosophy in Artistic Ministry	MUMIN 7063	3
Current Research in Church Music Philosophy	MUMIN 7073	3
Select one seminar in worship:	Select one:
Early Christian Worship and Extant Writings	MUMIN 7103	3
Worship and the Reformation	MUMIN 7113	3
Worship and Postmodernism	MUMIN 7123	3
Global Worship: Iona, Taizé, and Beyond	MUMIN 7133	3
Current Research in Worship	MUMIN 7143	3
Select one seminar in congregational song:	Select one:
British Hymnody	MUMIN 7153	3
American Congregational Song	MUMIN 7163	3
Congregational Song: 1960 – Present	MUMIN 7173	3
World Cultures and Congregational Song	MUMIN 7183	3
Current Research in Congregational Song	MUMIN 7193	3
Seminar in Music Education	MUMIN 7263	3
Special Research in Church Music	MUMIN 7283	3
Seminar elective in philosophy, worship, or congregational song	MUMIN 7xx3	3
Doctoral Dissertation in Church Music	MUMIN 8016	6
	Total	24
Second Academic Area (Music History or Music Theory)		9
Third Academic Area (Music History or Music Theory)		6
The second and third academic areas will be selected in consultation with the advisor, based on the student's background and interests. Three seminars will be chosen from either music history or music theory for the second academic area; two seminars will be chosen from the other discipline for the third academic area. Select a total of five seminars from the following:
Music History:	Music History:
Renaissance Music	MUHST 7113	3
Baroque Music	MUHST 7123	3
Classical Music	MUHST 7133	3
Nineteenth-Century Music	MUHST 7143	3
Twentieth-Century Music	MUHST 7153	3
The Music of J. S. Bach	MUHST 7173	3
Special Research in Music History	MUHST 7183	3
Music Theory:	Music Theory:
Seminar in Advanced Tonal Analysis	MUTHY 7413	3
Advanced Schenkerian Analysis	MUTHY 7423	3
History of Music Theory	MUTHY 7433	3
Problems in Contemporary Notation	MUTHY 7463	3
Special Research in Music Theory	MUTHY 7483	3
Electives		1-3
The selection of electives will be made in consultation with the advisor, based on the student's background and interests.  Applied study must be with the approval of the department of instruction, after an audition.
This requirement may be satisfied by one of the following:
Two semesters of Southwestern Seminary Master Chorale (1 hour)
Two semesters of an auditioned ensemble (1 hour)
One semester of 7000-level applied study or applied seminar (voice, piano, organ, or instrument) (2 hours)
One 7000-level conducting seminar (3 hours)
FOUND 7692 Teaching in Christian Higher Education (2 hours)
Colloquium
Colloquium I	MUDOC 8012	2
Colloquium II	MUDOC 8022	2
	Total	4
Examinations
German Reading Examination	MUDOC 8060	0
Second Language Reading Examination (as required for research and dissertation)	MUDOC 8070	0
Doctoral Qualifying Examinations	MUDOC 8080	0
Doctoral Final Oral Examination	MUDOC 8090	0
	Total Degree Hours	44 - 46

Music Theory Concentration

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Music Theory
Doctoral Dissertation in Music Theory	MUTHY 8016	6
Select six from the following:	Select six:
Seminar in Advanced Post-Tonal Analysis	MUTHY 7413	3
Seminar in Advanced Tonal Analysis	MUTHY 7423	3
Advanced Schenkerian Analysis	MUTHY 7433	3
History of Music Theory	MUTHY 7443	3
Problems in Contemporary Notation	MUTHY 7463	3
Special Research in Music Theory	MUTHY 7483	3
Aesthetic and Theoretical Issues Since 1950	COMPN 7523	3
	Total	24
Second Academic Area (Music Ministry or Music History)		9
Third Academic Area (Music Ministry or Music History)		6
The second and third academic areas will be selected in consultation with the advisor, based on the student's background and interests. Three seminars will be chosen from either music ministry or music history for the second academic area; two seminars will be chosen from the other discipline for the third academic area. Each seminar in music ministry should represent a different area of study. Select a total of five seminars from the following:
Music Ministry:	Music Ministry:
Seminar in Music Education	MUMIN 7263	3
Special Research in Church Music	MUMIN 7283	3
Music Ministry (Philosophy):
Music, Worship, and the Role of the Artist in Culture	MUMIN 7033	3
Ethics and the Arts in Church Music Ministry	MUMIN 7043	3
Beauty and Aesthetics in Ministry and Worship Arts	MUMIN 7053	3
Sociology and Philosophy in Artistic Ministry	MUMIN 7063	3
Current Research in Church Music Philosophy	MUMIN 7073	3
Music Ministry (Worship):
Early Christian Worship and Extant Writings	MUMIN 7103	3
Worship and the Reformation	MUMIN 7113	3
Worship and Postmodernism	MUMIN 7123	3
Global Worship: Iona, Taizé, and Beyond	MUMIN 7133	3
Current Research in Worship	MUMIN 7143	3
Music Ministry (Congregational Song):
British Hymnody	MUMIN 7153	3
American Congregational Song	MUMIN 7163	3
Congregational Song: 1960 – Present	MUMIN 7173	3
World Cultures and Congregational Song	MUMIN 7183	3
Current Research in Congregational Song	MUMIN 7193	3
Music History:	Music History:
Renaissance Music	MUHST 7113	3
Baroque Music	MUHST 7123	3
Classical Music	MUHST 7133	3
Nineteenth-Century Music	MUHST 7143	3
Twentieth-Century Music	MUHST 7153	3
The Music of J. S. Bach	MUHST 7173	3
Special Research in Music History	MUHST 7183	3
Electives		1-3
The selection of electives will be made in consultation with the advisor, based on the student's background and interests.  Applied study must be with the approval of the department of instruction, after an audition.
This requirement may be satisfied by one of the following:
Two semesters of Southwestern Seminary Master Chorale (1 hour)
Two semesters of an auditioned ensemble (1 hour)
One semester of 7000-level applied study or applied seminar (voice, piano, organ, or instrument) (2 hours)
One 7000-level conducting seminar (3 hours)
Colloquium
Colloquium I	MUDOC 8012	2
Colloquium II	MUDOC 8022	2
	Total	4
Examinations
German Reading Examination	MUDOC 8060	0
Second Language Reading Examination (as required for research and dissertation)	MUDOC 8070	0
Doctoral Qualifying Examinations	MUDOC 8080	0
Doctoral Final Oral Examination	MUDOC 8090	0
	Total Degree Hours	44 - 46

 

Musicology Concentration

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Music History
The Craft of Scholarly Writing	MUHST 7103	3
Current Methods in Musicology	MUHST 7163	3
Doctoral Dissertation in Musicology	MUHST 8016	6
Select five from the following:	Select five:
Renaissance Music	MUHST 7113	3
Baroque Music	MUHST 7123	3
Classical Music	MUHST 7133	3
Nineteenth-Century Music	MUHST 7143	3
Twentieth-Century Music	MUHST 7153	3
The Music of J. S. Bach	MUHST 7173	3
	Total	27
Second Academic Area (Music Ministry or Music Theory)		9
Third Academic Area (Music Ministry or Music Theory)		6
The second and third academic areas will be selected in consultation with the advisor, based on the student's background and interests. Three seminars will be chosen from either music ministry or music theory for the second academic area; two seminars will be chosen from the other discipline for the third academic area. Each seminar in music ministry should represent a different area of study. Select a total of five seminars from the following:
Music Ministry:	Music Ministry:
Seminar in Music Education	MUMIN 7263	3
Special Research in Church Music	MUMIN 7283	3
Music Ministry (Philosophy):
Music, Worship, and the Role of the Artist in Culture	MUMIN 7033	3
Ethics and the Arts in Church Music Ministry	MUMIN 7043	3
Beauty and Aesthetics in Ministry and Worship Arts	MUMIN 7053	3
Sociology and Philosophy in Artistic Ministry	MUMIN 7063	3
Current Research in Church Music Philosophy	MUMIN 7073	3
Music Ministry (Worship):
Early Christian Worship and Extant Writings	MUMIN 7103	3
Worship and the Reformation	MUMIN 7113	3
Worship and Postmodernism	MUMIN 7123	3
Global Worship: Iona, Taizé, and Beyond	MUMIN 7133	3
Current Research in Worship	MUMIN 7143	3
Music Ministry (Congregational Song):
British Hymnody	MUMIN 7153	3
American Congregational Song	MUMIN 7163	3
Congregational Song: 1960 – Present	MUMIN 7173	3
World Cultures and Congregational Song	MUMIN 7183	3
Current Research in Congregational Song	MUMIN 7193	3
Music Theory:	Music Theory:
Seminar in Advanced Post-Tonal Analysis	MUTHY 7413	3
Seminar in Advanced Tonal Analysis	MUTHY 7423	3
Advanced Schenkerian Analysis	MUTHY 7433	3
History of Music Theory	MUTHY 7443	3
Problems in Contemporary Notation	MUTHY 7463	3
Special Research in Music Theory	MUTHY 7483	3
Colloquium
Colloquium I	MUDOC 8012	2
Colloquium II	MUDOC 8022	2
	Total	4
Examinations
German Reading Examination	MUDOC 8060	0
Second Language Reading Examination (as required for research and dissertation)	MUDOC 8070	0
Doctoral Qualifying Examinations	MUDOC 8080	0
Doctoral Final Oral Examination	MUDOC 8090	0
	Total Degree Hours	46

 

Doctor of Musical Arts in Church Music

Composition Concentration

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Music Ministry
Select two in different areas of study from the following:	Select two:
Seminar in Music Education	MUMIN 7263	3
Music Ministry (Philosophy):
Music, Worship, and the Role of the Artist in Culture	MUMIN 7033	3
Ethics and the Arts in Church Music Ministry	MUMIN 7043	3
Beauty and Aesthetics in Ministry and Worship Arts	MUMIN 7053	3
Sociology and Philosophy in Artistic Ministry	MUMIN 7063	3
Current Research in Church Music Philosophy	MUMIN 7073	3
Music Ministry (Worship):
Early Christian Worship and Extant Writings	MUMIN 7103	3
Worship and the Reformation	MUMIN 7113	3
Worship and Postmodernism	MUMIN 7123	3
Global Worship: Iona, Taizé, and Beyond	MUMIN 7133	3
Current Research in Worship	MUMIN 7143	3
Music Ministry (Congregational Song):
British Hymnody	MUMIN 7153	3
American Congregational Song	MUMIN 7163	3
Congregational Song: 1960 – Present	MUMIN 7173	3
World Cultures and Congregational Song	MUMIN 7183	3
Current Research in Congregational Song	MUMIN 7193	3
	Total	6
Music History
Select two from the following:	Select two:
Renaissance Music	MUHST 7113	3
Baroque Music	MUHST 7123	3
Classical Music	MUHST 7133	3
Nineteenth-Century Music	MUHST 7143	3
Twentieth-Century Music	MUHST 7153	3
The Music of J. S. Bach	MUHST 7173	3
Special Research in Music History	MUHST 7183	3
	Total	6
Music Theory and Composition
Doctoral Composition I	COMPN 7512	2
Doctoral Composition II	COMPN 7522	2
Doctoral Composition III	COMPN 7532	2
Doctoral Composition IV and Recital	COMPN 7544	4
Graduate Composition Seminar	COMPN 7572	2
Doctoral Dissertation in Composition	COMPN 8016	6
Select one from the following:	Select one:
Seminar in Advanced Post-Tonal Analysis	MUTHY 7413	3
Seminar in Advanced Tonal Analysis	MUTHY 7423	3
Advanced Schenkerian Analysis	MUTHY 7433	3
History of Music Theory	MUTHY 7443	3
Select one from the following:	Select one:
Seminar in Advanced Orchestration	COMPN 7513	3
Problems in Contemporary Notation	MUTHY 7463	3
Aesthetic and Theoretical Issues since 1950	COMPN 7523	3
	Total	24
Conducting
Select one from the following:	Select one:
Doctoral Conducting Seminar I	CONDG 7603	3
Doctoral Conducting Seminar II	CONDG 7613	3
Doctoral Conducting Seminar III	CONDG 7623	3
Doctoral Conducting Seminar IV	CONDG 7633	3
	Total	3
Electives
Any 7000-level seminar for which prerequisites are held by the student		3
Auditioned Ensemble (two semesters)		1
	Total	4
Colloquium
Colloquium I	MUDOC 8012	2
Colloquium II	MUDOC 8022	2
	Total	4
Examinations
German Reading Examination	MUDOC 8060	0
Doctoral Qualifying Examinations	MUDOC 8080	0
Doctoral Final Oral Examination	MUDOC 8090	0
	Total Degree Hours	47

 

Conducting Concentration

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Music Ministry
Select three in different areas of study from the following:	Select three:
Seminar in Music Education	MUMIN 7263	3
Music Ministry (Philosophy):
Music, Worship, and the Role of the Artist in Culture	MUMIN 7033	3
Ethics and the Arts in Church Music Ministry	MUMIN 7043	3
Beauty and Aesthetics in Ministry and Worship Arts	MUMIN 7053	3
Sociology and Philosophy in Artistic Ministry	MUMIN 7063	3
Current Research in Church Music Philosophy	MUMIN 7073	3
Music Ministry (Worship):
Early Christian Worship and Extant Writings	MUMIN 7103	3
Worship and the Reformation	MUMIN 7113	3
Worship and Postmodernism	MUMIN 7123	3
Global Worship: Iona, Taizé, and Beyond	MUMIN 7133	3
Current Research in Worship	MUMIN 7143	3
Music Ministry (Congregational Song):
British Hymnody	MUMIN 7153	3
American Congregational Song	MUMIN 7163	3
Congregational Song: 1960 – Present	MUMIN 7173	3
World Cultures and Congregational Song	MUMIN 7183	3
Current Research in Congregational Song	MUMIN 7193	3
	Total	9
Music History
Twentieth-Century Music	MUHST 7153	3
Select one from the following:	Select one:
Renaissance Music	MUHST 7113	3
Baroque Music	MUHST 7123	3
Classical Music	MUHST 7133	3
Nineteenth-Century Music	MUHST 7143	3
The Music of J. S. Bach	MUHST 7173	3
	Total	6
Music Theory
Seminar in Advanced Tonal Analysis	MUTHY 7423	3
Select one from the following:	Select one:
Seminar in Advanced Post-Tonal Analysis	MUTHY 7413	3
Advanced Schenkerian Analysis	MUTHY 7433	3
History of Music Theory	MUTHY 7443	3
Problems in Contemporary Notation	MUTHY 7463	3
	Total	6
Performance
Auditioned Ensemble (four semesters)	ENSEM 7xx8	2
	Total	2
Conducting
Doctoral Conducting Lab I	CONDG 7601	1
Doctoral Conducting Seminar I	CONDG 7603	3
Doctoral Conducting Lab II	CONDG 7611	1
Doctoral Conducting Seminar II	CONDG 7613	3
Doctoral Conducting Seminar III	CONDG 7623	3
Doctoral Conducting Seminar IV	CONDG 7633	3
Doctoral Conducting Pedagogy & Tutoring I	CONDG 7622	2
Doctoral Conducting Pedagogy & Tutoring II	CONDG 7632	2
Doctoral Private Instruction and Doctoral Conducting Recital I	CONDG 8602	2
Doctoral Private Instruction and Doctoral Conducting Recital II	CONDG 8612	2
Doctoral Conducting Dissertation	CONDG 8662	2
Doctoral Private Instruction and Lecture-Recital III	CONDG 8622	2
	Total	26
Colloquium
Colloquium I	MUDOC 8012	2
Colloquium II	MUDOC 8022	2
	Total	4
Examinations
German Reading Examination	MUDOC 8060	0
Second Language Reading Examination (as required for research and dissertation)	MUDOC 8070	0
Doctoral Qualifying Examinations	MUDOC 8080	0
Doctoral Final Oral Examination	MUDOC 8090	0
	Total Degree Hours	53

 

Organ Performance Concentration

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Music Ministry
Select two in different areas of study from the following:	Select two:
Seminar in Music Education	MUMIN 7263	3
Music Ministry (Philosophy):
Music, Worship, and the Role of the Artist in Culture	MUMIN 7033	3
Ethics and the Arts in Church Music Ministry	MUMIN 7043	3
Beauty and Aesthetics in Ministry and Worship Arts	MUMIN 7053	3
Sociology and Philosophy in Artistic Ministry	MUMIN 7063	3
Current Research in Church Music Philosophy	MUMIN 7073	3
Music Ministry (Worship):
Early Christian Worship and Extant Writings	MUMIN 7103	3
Worship and the Reformation	MUMIN 7113	3
Worship and Postmodernism	MUMIN 7123	3
Global Worship: Iona, Taizé, and Beyond	MUMIN 7133	3
Current Research in Worship	MUMIN 7143	3
Music Ministry (Congregational Song):
British Hymnody	MUMIN 7153	3
American Congregational Song	MUMIN 7163	3
Congregational Song: 1960 – Present	MUMIN 7173	3
World Cultures and Congregational Song	MUMIN 7183	3
Current Research in Congregational Song	MUMIN 7193	3
	Total	6
Music History
Select two from the following:	Select two:
Renaissance Music	MUHST 7113	3
Baroque Music	MUHST 7123	3
Classical Music	MUHST 7133	3
Nineteenth-Century Music	MUHST 7143	3
Twentieth-Century Music	MUHST 7153	3
The Music of J. S. Bach	MUHST 7173	3
	Total	6
Music Theory
Seminar in Advanced Tonal Analysis	MUTHY 7423	3
Select one from the following:	Select one:
Seminar in Advanced Post-Tonal Analysis	MUTHY 7413	3
Advanced Schenkerian Analysis	MUTHY 7433	3
History of Music Theory	MUTHY 7443	3
Problems in Contemporary Notation	MUTHY 7463	3
	Total	6
Ensemble
Auditioned Ensemble (two semesters)	ENSEM 7xx8	1
	Total	1
Conducting
Select two from the following:	Select two:
Doctoral Conducting Seminar I	CONDG 7603	3
Doctoral Conducting Seminar II	CONDG 7613	3
Doctoral Conducting Seminar III	CONDG 7623	3
Doctoral Conducting Seminar IV	CONDG 7633	3
	Total	6
Organ
Doctoral Organ I	ORGPR 7712	2
Doctoral Organ II	ORGPR 7722	2
Doctoral Organ III	ORGPR 7732	2
Doctoral Organ IV	ORGPR 7742	2
Doctoral Organ V	ORGPR 7752	2
Doctoral Organ Recital I	ORGPR 8770	0
Doctoral Organ Recital II	ORGPR 8780	0
Doctoral Organ VI and Lecture-Recital III	ORGPR 8792	2
Doctoral Organ Document	ORGCL 8762	2
Advanced Seminar in Organ Literature I	ORGCL 7712	2
Advanced Seminar in Organ Literature II	ORGCL 7722	2
Seminar in Advanced Improvisation	ORGCL 7752	2
Seminar in Advanced Accompanying	ORGCL 7762	2
	Total	22
Colloquium
Colloquium I	MUDOC 8012	2
Colloquium II	MUDOC 8022	2
	Total	4
Examinations
German Reading Examination	MUDOC 8060	0
Doctoral Qualifying Examinations	MUDOC 8080	0
Doctoral Final Oral Examination	MUDOC 8090	0
	Total Degree Hours	51

 

Piano Pedagogy Concentration

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Music Ministry
Select two in different areas of study from the following:	Select two:
Seminar in Music Education	MUMIN 7263	3
Music Ministry (Philosophy):
Music, Worship, and the Role of the Artist in Culture	MUMIN 7033	3
Ethics and the Arts in Church Music Ministry	MUMIN 7043	3
Beauty and Aesthetics in Ministry and Worship Arts	MUMIN 7053	3
Sociology and Philosophy in Artistic Ministry	MUMIN 7063	3
Current Research in Church Music Philosophy	MUMIN 7073	3
Music Ministry (Worship):
Early Christian Worship and Extant Writings	MUMIN 7103	3
Worship and the Reformation	MUMIN 7113	3
Worship and Postmodernism	MUMIN 7123	3
Global Worship: Iona, Taizé, and Beyond	MUMIN 7133	3
Current Research in Worship	MUMIN 7143	3
Music Ministry (Congregational Song):
British Hymnody	MUMIN 7153	3
American Congregational Song	MUMIN 7163	3
Congregational Song: 1960 – Present	MUMIN 7173	3
World Cultures and Congregational Song	MUMIN 7183	3
Current Research in Congregational Song	MUMIN 7193	3
	Total	6
Music History
Select two from the following:	Select two:
Renaissance Music	MUHST 7113	3
Baroque Music	MUHST 7123	3
Classical Music	MUHST 7133	3
Nineteenth-Century Music	MUHST 7143	3
Twentieth-Century Music	MUHST 7153	3
The Music of J. S. Bach	MUHST 7173	3
	Total	6
Music Theory
History of Music Theory	MUTHY 7443	3
Select one from the following:	Select one:
Seminar in Advanced Post-Tonal Analysis	MUTHY 7413	3
Seminar in Advanced Tonal Analysis	MUTHY 7423	3
Advanced Schenkerian Analysis	MUTHY 7433	3
	Total	6
Ensemble
Auditioned Ensemble (four semesters)	ENSEM 7xx8	2
	Total	2
Conducting or Organ
Select one pair:	Select one pair:
Doctoral Conducting Seminar II	CONDG 7613	3
Doctoral Conducting Seminar IV	CONDG 7633	3
OR	OR
*Doctoral Organ I	ORGPR 7712	2
Select one from the following:	Select one:
*Advanced Seminar in Organ Literature I	ORGCL 7712	2
*Advanced Seminar in Organ Literature II	ORGCL 7722	2
	Total	4-6
*Upon approval by Organ Department
Piano Pedagogy
Doctoral Piano I (Piano Pedagogy)	PIAPR 7812T	2
Doctoral Piano II (Piano Pedagogy)	PIAPR 7822T	2
Doctoral Piano Pedagogy Recital I	PIAPR 8872T	2
Doctoral Piano Pedagogy Ensemble Recital II	PIAPR 8882T	2
Doctoral Piano Pedagogy Document	PIACL 8862T	2
Doctoral Piano Pedagogy Lecture-Recital III	PIAPR 8892T	2
Advanced Seminar in Piano Pedagogy I	PIACL 7831	1
Advanced Seminar in Piano Pedagogy II	PIACL 7841	1
Advanced Seminar in Piano Literature	PIACL 7872	2
Teaching Practicum (four semesters)	PIACL 7961	4
	Total	20
Colloquium
Colloquium I	MUDOC 8012	2
Colloquium II	MUDOC 8022	2
	Total	4
Examinations
German Reading Examination	MUDOC 8060	0
Doctoral Qualifying Examinations	MUDOC 8080	0
Doctoral Final Oral Examination	MUDOC 8090	0
	Total Degree Hours	48 - 50

 

Piano Performance Concentration

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Music Ministry
Select two in different areas of study from the following:	Select two:
Seminar in Music Education	MUMIN 7263	3
Music Ministry (Philosophy):
Music, Worship, and the Role of the Artist in Culture	MUMIN 7033	3
Ethics and the Arts in Church Music Ministry	MUMIN 7043	3
Beauty and Aesthetics in Ministry and Worship Arts	MUMIN 7053	3
Sociology and Philosophy in Artistic Ministry	MUMIN 7063	3
Current Research in Church Music Philosophy	MUMIN 7073	3
Music Ministry (Worship):
Early Christian Worship and Extant Writings	MUMIN 7103	3
Worship and the Reformation	MUMIN 7113	3
Worship and Postmodernism	MUMIN 7123	3
Global Worship: Iona, Taizé, and Beyond	MUMIN 7133	3
Current Research in Worship	MUMIN 7143	3
Music Ministry (Congregational Song):
British Hymnody	MUMIN 7153	3
American Congregational Song	MUMIN 7163	3
Congregational Song: 1960 – Present	MUMIN 7173	3
World Cultures and Congregational Song	MUMIN 7183	3
Current Research in Congregational Song	MUMIN 7193	3
	Total	6
Music History
Select two from the following:	Select two:
Renaissance Music	MUHST 7113	3
Baroque Music	MUHST 7123	3
Classical Music	MUHST 7133	3
Nineteenth-Century Music	MUHST 7143	3
Twentieth-Century Music	MUHST 7153	3
The Music of J. S. Bach	MUHST 7173	3
	Total	6
Music Theory
History of Music Theory	MUTHY 7443	3
Select one from the following:	Select one:
Seminar in Advanced Post-Tonal Analysis	MUTHY 7413	3
Seminar in Advanced Tonal Analysis	MUTHY 7423	3
Advanced Schenkerian Analysis	MUTHY 7433	3
	Total	6
Ensemble
Auditioned Ensemble (four semesters)	ENSEM 7xx8	2
	Total	2
Conducting or Organ
Select one pair:	Select one pair:
Doctoral Conducting Seminar II	CONDG 7613	3
Doctoral Conducting Seminar IV	CONDG 7633	3
OR	OR
*Doctoral Organ I	ORGPR 7712	2
Select one from the following:	Select one:
*Advanced Seminar in Organ Literature I	ORGCL 7712	2
*Advanced Seminar in Organ Literature II	ORGCL 7722	2
	Total	4-6
*Upon approval by Organ Department
Piano Performance
Doctoral Piano I (Piano Performance)	PIAPR 7812	2
Doctoral Piano II (Piano Performance)	PIAPR 7822	2
Doctoral Piano Recital I	PIAPR 8872	2
Doctoral Ensemble Recital II	PIAPR 8882	2
Doctoral Piano Document	PIACL 8862	2
Doctoral Piano Lecture-Recital III	PIAPR 8892	2
Advanced Seminar in Piano Pedagogy I	PIACL 7831	1
Advanced Seminar in Piano Pedagogy II	PIACL 7841	1
Advanced Seminar in Piano Literature	PIACL 7872	2
The Piano in Chamber Music Literature	PIACL 7892	2
	Total	18
Colloquium
Colloquium I	MUDOC 8012	2
Colloquium II	MUDOC 8022	2
	Total	4
Examinations
German Reading Examination	MUDOC 8060	0
Doctoral Qualifying Examinations	MUDOC 8080	0
Doctoral Final Oral Examination	MUDOC 8090	0
	Total Degree Hours	46 - 48

 

Voice Pedagogy Concentration

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Music Ministry
Select two in different areas of study from the following:	Select two:
Seminar in Music Education	MUMIN 7263	3
Music Ministry (Philosophy):
Music, Worship, and the Role of the Artist in Culture	MUMIN 7033	3
Ethics and the Arts in Church Music Ministry	MUMIN 7043	3
Beauty and Aesthetics in Ministry and Worship Arts	MUMIN 7053	3
Sociology and Philosophy in Artistic Ministry	MUMIN 7063	3
Current Research in Church Music Philosophy	MUMIN 7073	3
Music Ministry (Worship):
Early Christian Worship and Extant Writings	MUMIN 7103	3
Worship and the Reformation	MUMIN 7113	3
Worship and Postmodernism	MUMIN 7123	3
Global Worship: Iona, Taizé, and Beyond	MUMIN 7133	3
Current Research in Worship	MUMIN 7143	3
Music Ministry (Congregational Song):
British Hymnody	MUMIN 7153	3
American Congregational Song	MUMIN 7163	3
Congregational Song: 1960 – Present	MUMIN 7173	3
World Cultures and Congregational Song	MUMIN 7183	3
Current Research in Congregational Song	MUMIN 7193	3
	Total	6
Music History
The Craft of Scholarly Writing	MUHST 7103	3
Select one from the following:	Select one:
Renaissance Music	MUHST 7113	3
Baroque Music	MUHST 7123	3
Classical Music	MUHST 7133	3
Nineteenth-Century Music	MUHST 7143	3
Twentieth-Century Music	MUHST 7153	3
The Music of J. S. Bach	MUHST 7173	3
	Total	6
Music Theory
Select two from the following:	Select two:
Seminar in Advanced Post-Tonal Analysis	MUTHY 7413	3
Seminar in Advanced Tonal Analysis	MUTHY 7423	3
Advanced Schenkerian Analysis	MUTHY 7433	3
History of Music Theory	MUTHY 7443	3
Problems in Contemporary Notation	MUTHY 7463	3
	Total	6
Ensemble
Auditioned Ensemble (four semesters)	ENSEM 7xx8	2
	Total	2
Conducting
Doctoral Conducting Seminar II	CONDG 7613	3
Doctoral Conducting Seminar IV	CONDG 7633	3
	Total	6
Voice Pedagogy*
Doctoral Voice I (Voice Pedagogy)	VOIPR 7932	2
Doctoral Voice II (Voice Pedagogy)	VOIPR 7942	2
Doctoral Dissertation in Voice Pedagogy	VOICL 8016	6
Doctoral Voice Pedagogy Lecture-Recital	VOIPR 8952	2
Doctoral Voice Pedagogy	VOICL 7952	2
Doctoral Practice Teaching	VOICL 7962	2
	Total	16
* If a course in English Diction was not completed on the master's level, the student must take CONDG 3601 Choral Diction as a leveling requirement.
Colloquium
Colloquium I	MUDOC 8012	2
Colloquium II	MUDOC 8022	2
	Total	4
Examinations
German Reading Examination	MUDOC 8060	0
Doctoral Qualifying Examinations	MUDOC 8080	0
Doctoral Final Oral Examination	MUDOC 8090	0
	Total Degree Hours	46

 

Voice Performance Concentration

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Music Ministry
Select two in different areas of study from the following:	Select two:
Seminar in Music Education	MUMIN 7263	3
Music Ministry (Philosophy):
Music, Worship, and the Role of the Artist in Culture	MUMIN 7033	3
Ethics and the Arts in Church Music Ministry	MUMIN 7043	3
Beauty and Aesthetics in Ministry and Worship Arts	MUMIN 7053	3
Sociology and Philosophy in Artistic Ministry	MUMIN 7063	3
Current Research in Church Music Philosophy	MUMIN 7073	3
Music Ministry (Worship):
Early Christian Worship and Extant Writings	MUMIN 7103	3
Worship and the Reformation	MUMIN 7113	3
Worship and Postmodernism	MUMIN 7123	3
Global Worship: Iona, Taizé, and Beyond	MUMIN 7133	3
Current Research in Worship	MUMIN 7143	3
Music Ministry (Congregational Song):
British Hymnody	MUMIN 7153	3
American Congregational Song	MUMIN 7163	3
Congregational Song: 1960 – Present	MUMIN 7173	3
World Cultures and Congregational Song	MUMIN 7183	3
Current Research in Congregational Song	MUMIN 7193	3
	Total	6
Music History
Select two from the following:	Select two:
Renaissance Music	MUHST 7113	3
Baroque Music	MUHST 7123	3
Classical Music	MUHST 7133	3
Nineteenth-Century Music	MUHST 7143	3
Twentieth-Century Music	MUHST 7153	3
The Music of J. S. Bach	MUHST 7173	3
	Total	6
Music Theory
Select two from the following:	Select two:
Seminar in Advanced Post-Tonal Analysis	MUTHY 7413	3
Seminar in Advanced Tonal Analysis	MUTHY 7423	3
Advanced Schenkerian Analysis	MUTHY 7433	3
History of Music Theory	MUTHY 7443	3
Problems in Contemporary Notation	MUTHY 7463	3
	Total	6
Ensemble
Auditioned Ensemble (four semesters)	ENSEM 7xx8	2
	Total	2
Conducting
Doctoral Conducting Seminar II	CONDG 7613	3
Doctoral Conducting Seminar IV	CONDG 7633	3
	Total	6
Voice Performance*
Doctoral Voice I (Voice Performance)	VOIPR 7912	2
Doctoral Voice II (Voice Performance)	VOIPR 7922	2
Doctoral Voice Recital I	VOIPR 8972	2
Doctoral Ensemble Recital II	VOIPR 8982	2
Doctoral Voice Document	VOICL 8962	2
Doctoral Voice Lecture-Recital III	VOIPR 8992	2
Doctoral Voice Pedagogy	VOICL 7952	2
	Total	14
*If a course in English Diction was not completed on the master's level, the student must take CONDG 3601 Choral Diction as a leveling requirement.
Elective		3
One 7000-level seminar in the Music Ministry, Music Theory, or Music History Departments selected in consultation with the advisor.
Colloquium
Colloquium I	MUDOC 8012	2
Colloquium II	MUDOC 8022	2
	Total	4
Examinations
German Reading Examination	MUDOC 8060	0
Doctoral Qualifying Examinations	MUDOC 8080	0
Doctoral Final Oral Examination	MUDOC 8090	0
	Total Degree Hours	47

The J. Dalton Havard School for Theological Studies

Faculty

Havard School for Theological Studies, Houston, TX

J. Denny Autrey, D.Min.
Professor of Pastoral Ministries and Dean

David Hutchison, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of New Testament

Ira "Mac" Jones, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Christian Education

John D. Laing, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Systematic Theology and Philosophy

John Moldovan, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Evangelism, Missions, and Intercultural Studies, and George W. Bottoms Chair of Missions

Miles S. Mullin, II, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Church History

Robert M. Overton, D.Min.
Professor of Pastoral Ministry, Director of Applied Ministries, and Associate Dean

Benjamin B. Phillips, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology and Associate Dean

Stephen Presley, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Biblical Interpretation

John Wilsey, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of History and Christian Apologetics

Douglas A. Wood, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Education and Worship and Director of Chapel Worship

Purpose

The mission of the Havard School is to provide theological education for those called into Christian ministry to the Houston area and to the world.  The curriculum is composed of basic biblical, theological, and ministry disciplines, designed to prepare the student for effective pastoral ministry and other ministries of the church.  The school seeks to create a context conducive to growth in Christian character, maturity, wisdom, integrity, social awareness, and responsibility.  It seeks to strengthen the Christian witness in contemporary society by providing leadership capable of guiding the church in fulfilling its role in the Great Commission.

Degree Overview

The J. Dalton Havard School provides students with the opportunity to pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees in their entirety at the Houston campus.  The Havard School also partners with the Women's Programs Office to offer the Leadership Certificate in Women's Ministry at the Houston campus.

Bachelor's Degree

The J. Dalton Havard School is pleased to offer the Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies (B.S.B.S.).  The purpose of the Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies program is to provide students with a foundational understanding of the Bible, Christian theology, the church, and worldviews so that they can effectively minister the gospel of Jesus Christ wherever God leads.  The degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies can be found in the catalog pages within the College at Southwestern section of the catalog.

The degree offers optional concentrations in Missions, Christian Education, and Biblical and Theological Studies.  For more information about the concentrations available for the Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies degree at the Houston campus, please consult the B.S.B.S. Concentrations catalog page in the College at Southwestern section.

For more information about undergraduate admission, please consult the Office of Admissions.

Master's Degrees

The Master of Divinity, the Master of Arts in Christian Education, the Master of Arts in Lay Ministry, and the Master of Arts in Theology are offered in their entirety at the Houston campus.

Master of Divinity

The Southwestern M.Div. prepares students for the broadest range of Christian ministries, especially in local churches.  Students receive training in classical theological disciplines such as Old Testament, New Testament, church history and historical theology, systematic theology, ethics, and philosophy, as well as applied disciplines such as pastoral ministry, preaching, evangelism, and missions.  In addition, students may use elective hours to pursue concentrations in any school at Southwestern in accordance with their ministry goals and academic interests.  The M.Div. is the only approved first master's degree for a student preparing for a pastoral or preaching ministry, as well as any other ministry largely comprised of biblical teaching.  The degree requirements for the M.Div. can be found in the catalog pages within the School of Theology section of the catalog.

Students may obtain a concentration by using free elective hours to complete the requirements described in the catalog.  For a list of the requirements for the concentrations, please consult the M.Div. Concentrations catalog pages in the School of Theology section.  Contact the Dean of the Havard School if you are interested in pursuing the Advanced Master of Divinity.

Master of Arts in Christian Education

The M.A.C.E. degree is a basic degree program designed primarily for the person who plans to perform various educational ministries in the church.  The degree requirements for the M.A.C.E. can be found in the catalog pages within the School of Church and Family Ministries section of the catalog.

The basic M.A.C.E. degree has several concentrations available for specialized study in a particular field of Christian education.  For a list of the requirements for the various concentrations, please consult the M.A.C.E. Concentrations catalog pages in the School of Church and Family Ministries section.

Master of Arts in Lay Ministry

The M.A.L.M degree provides theological education for lay people, equipping them for competent lay ministry to the church and community.  Since the M.A. in Lay Ministry degree does not adequately prepare students for any aspect of vocational ministry, those who sense God’s leadership into vocational ministry should normally enroll in the Master of Divinity.  The degree requirements for the M.A.L.M. can be found in the catalog pages within the School of Theology section of the catalog.

Master of Arts in Theology

The M.A.Th. is a graduate level degree offering advanced work in the classical theological disciplines.  The degree prepares students to pursue an academic ministry in one of these disciplines.  Since the degree does not include courses outside of the classical theological disciplines, those called to local church ministry should pursue the Master of Divinity.  The degree requirements, including specific entrance requirements, for the M.A.Th. program can be found in the catalog pages within the School of Theology section of the catalog.

Concentrations in various disciplines are available for the M.A.Th.  The specific course requirements for each concentration are given in the M.Div Concentration section.

For additional information about the Master of Arts in Theology, contact Dr. Mark Taylor, Associate Dean for Master's Programs:

by mail at: Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
P.O. Box 22696, Fort Worth, Texas, 76122

by email at math@swbts.edu,
or by phone at (817) 923-1921 ext. 6960.

Leadership Certificate in Women's Ministry

The purpose of the Leadership Certificate in Women's Ministry program is to equip women as lay leaders and church staff in woman-to-woman ministries in the local church by providing quality training and networking opportunities.

The Leadership Certificate in Women's Ministry can be acquired by completing 12 hours of course credit.  This is accomplished by completing four 3-hour courses taught in the seminar format.  Each course consists of classroom instruction, taught by Southwestern faculty and other experts in the field of women's ministry.  Courses are generally offered in Houston in weekend formats.  It is possible to complete the program in two years.  Courses may also be taken for credit in Southwestern's master's programs.

The requirements for the Leadership Certificate in Women's Ministry can be found in the catalog pages within the Women's Programs section of the catalog.

Graduate Admissions

Admissions Contact Information

Fort Worth Campus

If you are a prospective student and would like to visit our campus, please call and schedule a campus tour or fill out our tour request form online. We will provide lodging (up to two nights) and a meal with faculty/staff while you are at Southwestern. A full campus tour will be given along with an opportunity to visit with admissions counselors and faculty members.

You will be able to learn first-hand about seminary life at Southwestern and life in the Fort Worth/Dallas area.

To arrange your visit and learn the specific details of being our guest please contact:

Office of Admissions
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
P.O. Box 22720
Fort Worth, Texas 76122-0740

Call us at 1.800.SWBTS.01 or 817.923.1921 ext. 2700

How to find SWBTS on the Internet:
www.swbts.edu

How to E-mail us:
admissions@swbts.edu

Houston Campus

If you are interested in attending the Havard School for Theological Studies in Houston please call (713) 634-0011, ext 221, or visit the website at http://www.swbts.edu/houston for information about that location.

Admissions Policies and Processes

Are you ready to apply to Southwestern?

If you plan to become a student of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary within the next 12 months, please visit our web site at www.swbts.edu/applynow and complete the online application. You may also contact the Office of Admissions to request that we mail you an Application for Admission. If you have taken class in the past three years, please contact the Office of the Registrar for readmission.

Frequently asked questions:

Following are answers to the most often asked questions regarding admission to Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. The answers to these questions represent the official admission policies and procedures.

What is Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary?

The seminary is an institution of the Southern Baptist Convention and has as its basic purpose to provide theological education for individuals engaging in Christian ministry. The Christian ministry includes the numerous ministries which have emerged in the churches and the denomination for which theological education is necessary or desirable. Training for these ministries is provided in the six schools of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary: The College at Southwestern, School of Theology, School of Evangelism and Missions, School of Church and Family Ministries, School of Church Music, and Havard School for Theological Studies.

What is the Southwestern M.Div.?

The Southwestern Master of Divinity prepares students for the broadest range of Christian ministries. Students receive training in theological disciplines such as Old Testament, New Testament, church history and historical theology, systematic theology, ethics, and philosophy, as well as applied disciplines such as pastoral ministry, preaching, evangelism, and missions. In addition, students may use elective hours to pursue concentrations in any school at Southwestern in accordance with their ministry goals and academic interests. The M.Div. is the only approved master's degree for a student preparing for a pastoral or preaching ministry, as well as any other ministry largely comprised of biblical teaching. The Southwestern M.Div. can be pursued through three schools: the School of Theology, the Fish School of Evangelism and Missions, and in Houston through the Havard School for Theological Studies.

Who can (or should) attend Southwestern?

In its admission policies the seminary assumes the student has been identified as a prospective minister by announced intent, proven conduct in accordance with Christian standards set forth in the Bible, active church involvement, and unqualified approval from the church where they are currently members. Some of the required credentials include:

• a mature Christian character
• evidence a desire for Christian ministry (shown through the application process)
• a record of active church service
• a record of academic achievement
• promise of continued intellectual and spiritual growth
• a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university, with a minimum GPA of 2.0, is prerequisite to all graduate degrees. (Persons who do not have a baccalaureate degree may apply to enroll in a Bachelor of Arts program through the College at Southwestern.)
• proficiency in English or the language in which the program is taught

As a Southern Baptist educational institution, the seminary is redemptive, but not rehabilitative, in nature. Therefore, a person should not come to seminary with serious family, health, emotional, or financial problems. The pressures of study, church participation, family, finances, and other such factors weigh heavily upon the seminary student and the student's family. These pressures can be a vital factor affecting the physical and mental health of the student.

Who must apply to attend Southwestern?

Individuals seeking admission into any course of study resulting in earned academic credit must submit an application for admission to the Office of Admissions. All supporting documents that are part of the admissions application must be received before an admission decision will be made. Registration for classes will be possible only after the Admissions Committee has granted approval for admission. Appropriate application forms and supporting documents are linked to the specific course of study on the seminary's web site at www.swbts.edu/applynow. These are also available by calling the Office of Admissions at 1.800.SWBTS.01.

Who should delay submitting an application?

Students who have been divorced for less than one calendar year or who are currently separated are usually not accepted. The Admissions committee may also take theological, ethical, and other issues into consideration for acceptance.

Individuals who have been convicted of a crime, other than a traffic violation or a similar misdemeanor where only a fine was assessed, should wait a minimum of two calendar years after the sentence has been served (including probation) before submitting an application.

How do I apply to attend Southwestern?

For convenience, Apply Online. All inquiries regarding admission to the seminary should be addressed to the Office of Admissions, P.O. Box 22740, Fort Worth, Texas 76122-0740, or by e-mail at admissions@swbts.edu.

The application for admission includes:

• Official Application for Admission form. It should include a non-refundable application fee, basic demographic information, and a statement of call and commitment to Christian ministry. The written statement should document: 1) conversion experience; 2) family background; 3) spiritual development; 4) call to ministry; 5) vocational/ministry goals; and 6) educational goals.
• Medical/Emotional/Social information. This section, completed by the applicant, asks for a brief medical and social history.
• Spouse/Fiancé(e) information form. This form, completed by the spouse or fiancé(e) of the applicant, asks for biographical information as well as a description of present Christian service and understanding of the commitment to vocational Christian ministry.
• Church Endorsement form. This form, completed by the church where the applicant is currently a member, gives evidence of the applicant's sincere commitment to Christian ministry. The current pastor should provide reference information on the church endorsement form. If the endorsement covers a period of membership for less than one year, an additional church endorsement from a second church may be required by the Admissions Committee. For student fee purposes, denominational affiliation is determined by the church endorsement form submitted with the student's application to Southwestern Seminary.
• Personal Reference Forms. Two personal references are required from persons other than relatives who have known the applicant personally for at least two years.
• Official transcripts of college credits earned at post-high school institutions. Official transcripts are those forwarded from the academic institution directly to the Director of Admissions at Southwestern. The transcript from the institution granting the baccalaureate degree is necessary for all applicants (including doctoral). If the degree program is incomplete when the application is filed, a transcript of work to that date must be submitted, and after graduation from college a final official transcript must be furnished indicating the degree received.
• Any additional information as requested. For example, if an applicant or applicant's spouse has been divorced, a divorce statement will be requested.
• Additional documents for permanent residents and international students. See next section regarding international student requirements.

The responsibility for approving or rejecting an application for admission belongs to the Admissions Committee. In order to protect the interests of the applicant, the persons supplying references, the Southern Baptist Convention, and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, the proceedings of the committee cannot be shared with the applicant or other interested persons.

When an applicant's file is completed, the applicant will be notified promptly by the Admissions Committee concerning action taken. The seminary reserves the right to require a personal interview before a final decision is reached.

Applications are valid for two years from the date filed. An updated application is required if a student does not enroll within two years.

All documents contained in the applicant's file are the property of the seminary and will not be returned or reproduced for the applicant or other interested persons.

What if I am a permanent resident or an international student?

International students on F-1 visas must contact the International Student Office to comply with the proper admissions procedures for internationals. International students are allowed to attend either the Fort Worth or Houston campus. New international students may begin only during the fall or spring semesters. In addition to the requirements listed above, international students (F-1 visas) must also supply the following:

• Statement of Financial Support. The United States Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services requires that students on F-1 visas provide evidence of adequate financial support for the entire period of stay in the United States while pursuing a full course of study.
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). All permanent residents and international applicants who are citizens of a country where English is not their first language must take the TOEFL and have the score sent to the Admissions Office. A minimum score of 213 on the computer-based exam or 79 on the internet-based exam is required for master level applicants. Southwestern's institutional code is 6668. Doctoral requirements may be higher; please consult the section of this catalog pertaining to the specific degree in question. Students applying for admission to a degree in the School of Church Music may be considered for provisional admission with a TOEFL score of 77 or 78. Those students applying for provisional acceptance must demonstrate musical ability through an audition and interview with the School of Church Music.
• Transcript Evaluation. All transcripts of academic degrees earned outside the United States must be evaluated by a recognized credentials evaluation service such as World Education Services (www.wes.org), PO. Box 5087, New York, NY 10274-5087. A baccalaureate degree equivalency is required for entry into a master level program. If the applicant has post-baccalaureate work in theological study for transfer, it must be at the master level and include subject breakdown. A copy of the evaluation results should be sent directly to Southwestern from the evaluation service. This transcript evaluation is to be requested and paid for by the applicant.
• Alien Registration Receipt Card. All resident alien (permanent resident) applicants must provide a copy of their Alien Registration Receipt Card I-551 (green card), R-1 visa, and an I-94.
• Applicants classified as R-1 visa status for religious work must furnish a copy of their R-1 visa accompanied by an employment verification letter from their current employer.

What if my undergraduate degree is not regionally accredited?

Applications for admission from prospective students whose degrees are from institutions that are not regionally accredited may request consideration for conditional acceptance. This conditional acceptance will be based on review of the completed admissions application (including all supporting documents such as church endorsement, transcripts, and references) by the dean of the school offering the degree program to which the prospect is applying. Students who are conditionally accepted may enroll for no more than twelve hours and must achieve a GPA of 2.00 during their first term.

What if I have not earned an undergraduate degree?

Applicants who desire to pursue a master's degree without the prerequisite baccalaureate degree are strongly encouraged to apply to the College at Southwestern.

What if my undergraduate degree was completed outside the United States?

If the baccalaureate degree is from a college or university outside the United States, the degree must be evaluated by a recognized credentials evaluation service such as World Education Services (WES), PO. Box 5087, New York, NY 10274-5087. The evaluation must show that the work is equivalent to an accredited baccalaureate degree earned in the United States. The cost of the credentials evaluation is the responsibility of the applicant.

When may I apply for campus housing?

Once your application for admission has been completed and you have been accepted for admission, you may contact the Housing Office at 817-923-1921, ext 2330 to make arrangements for housing.

Are students ever dismissed from the seminary?

The total record of the student is subject to review each semester the student enrolls. The seminary reserves the right to discontinue at any time the enrollment of any student whose quality of performance, active church involvement, conduct, or financial status is deemed unsatisfactory. In addition to academic requirements, the standards of ethical conduct outlined in the Catalog are applicable.

Is church attendance required to attend seminary?

Applicants must demonstrate church membership and active church involvement to apply for admission to the seminary. Active membership and involvement in a local church is also required of all students for continued enrollment.

What if I am a former student wanting to attend seminary again?

Former students who have not attended classes within the last three years are required to reapply to the Office of Admissions. Former students who have attended classes within the last three years must contact the Office of the Registrar. Certain other supporting documents may be required for readmission.

Are applicants with divorce allowed to attend Southwestern?

When an applicant or applicant's spouse has been divorced, additional information may be required asking specific questions related to the divorce and the person's understanding of its impact on his/her life, family members, and future ministry. When all parts of the application are completed, the Admissions Committee may choose to contact the applicant to arrange for a personal interview. A person's divorce must be resolved for a minimum of one calendar year prior to applying to Southwestern.

What about campus jobs?

Campus employment is available for students and student spouses. Application is made through the Human Resources Office by visiting their website www.swbts.edu/hr. You may apply before arriving on campus for classes.

Is student financial aid available?

There are a variety of financial resources that can be utilized to help meet the student's needs. For more information contact the Office of Student Financial Aid, P.O. Box 22510, Fort Worth, Texas 76122, or Phone (817) 923-1921, ext. 3080 or www.swbts.edu/financialaid.

Will my admission and/or enrollment at one of the other 5 (five) Southern Baptist seminaries transfer to Southwestern?

Application and admissions procedures are very similar but individual and separate for each of the six Southern Baptist seminaries. You must complete an application for admission and be approved for admission at the seminary of your choice according to the stated catalog requirements for that specific seminary.

May I transfer credits from another institution?

Credit earned in accredited institutions may be considered for transfer in accordance with the provisions of the transfer credit policy stated fully in the catalog.

New Student Orientation

All new students including those attending off-campus centers, are required to attend orientation. This includes missionary candidates in the appointment process who are fulfilling the 20-hour requirement.

Orientation sessions are held on each campus, including the satellite campuses. Upon acceptance to Southwestern Seminary, applicants will be sent information regarding the orientation schedule for the appropriate campus.

Note: Former Southwestern students returning to Southwestern to complete a degree or work on another degree are not required to attend orientation.

Special Sessions

International Session. International students are required to attend International Student Orientation sessions in addition to the general Fort Worth campus sessions. All students on F-1 student visas must attend these sessions.

Music Session. The School of Church Music will inform all new music students of the schedule for auditions and placement that take place prior to general school orientation.

Women's Programs

The Wife of the Equipping Minister

This course is taught each fall by Southwestern Seminary's First Lady, Mrs. Dorothy Patterson. Offered free of charge, the course offers a practical survey of issues relating to the role of the minister's wife. An abbreviated admissions form is used to enroll first time students in the course.

The objectives of the course are:

• To enable a woman to find her own identity in Christ, to incorporate a personal quiet time in her own life, and to prepare a personal testimony for sharing with others;
• To challenge a wife to fulfill divinely-assigned responsibilities to her husband of helping him in the task God has assigned to him and submitting to his leadership in the home and church;
• To demonstrate the homemaking skills and efficiency for managing, maintaining, and enhancing the home as a shelter and nurturing center for the family;
• To train mothers to rear their children in the Lord through consistent nurture, creative teaching, and effective discipline;
• To familiarize the staff wife with her opportunities for ministry within the church and to motivate her to choose and equip herself for ministry according to her own respective gifts; and
• To provide an opportunity for each class member to present her own ministry/talent/spiritual gift to the class.

This course is required of all students enrolled in the Seminary Studies for Student Wives (SSSW) program. Those in the SSSW program should take this course the first fall semester they are enrolled.

Seminary Studies for Student Wives

Southwestern Seminary is making an investment in student wives. We believe that there is a need for a ministering wife to join her husband in the educational pilgrimage. This unique program combines practical, spiritual, and academic studies.

Student wives can be equipped and earn seminary credit by attending courses offered Tuesday nights through Seminary Studies for Student Wives. In this program, the student wife must take the three-hour Wife of the Equipping Minister course, which is offered every fall, and five additional two-hour student wives courses for a total of thirteen semester-hours of credit. In order to take these courses for credit, the student wife must complete the application for admission for certificate and non-degree programs.

The Certificate of Education and Ministry will be awarded for satisfactory completion of the full thirteen-hour program.

The Wife of the Equipping Minister course is provided free. The fee for remaining SSSWP courses is $20 per semester hour. As certificate students, student wives are also eligible to take regular seminary courses. The standard course fee rates apply to regular seminary courses. Regardless of course type, SSSWP students will not be required to pay campus fees, provided the courses taken count toward the completion of their certificate. Six credit hours of regular seminary courses may be taken in lieu of two SSSWP courses. In addition, free childcare is provided for any student wife attending regularly scheduled SSSWP classes. Reservations must be made in advance.

Courses offered in the SSSW Program will be offered in seven-week blocks. Each course will count as 2 hours of credit. In addition to the Wife of the Equipping Minister course, one course will be offered each fall and two courses will be offered each spring. After taking the Wife of the Equipping Minister course, a student can take three 2-hour courses each academic year.

For additional information concerning Seminary Studies for Student Wives or Seminary Studies courses, call the Dean of Women's Programs at 817-923-1921 ext 3600.

Seminary Studies for Student Wives Courses

SSSWP 1023. Wife of the Equipping Minister

This course offers a practical survey of issues relating to the role of the minister's wife. Women who are not in this category should seek the professor's counsel before seeking to enroll. This course is a required course and must be taken in the first fall semester of seminary studies for student wives. Three hours.

SSSWP 1002. Women in Church History

This course is designed to be an overview of prominent women in church history and the recognition of their contributions and accomplishments. Two hours.

SSSWP 1102. Overview of the New Testament

An introductory overview of the New Testament with attention to the authorship, audience, purpose and outstanding doctrines of the books of the New Testament. Two hours.

SSSWP 1202. The Art of Teaching

A study of the principles and methods of effective Christian teaching, including the development of presentation skills. This course is designed to improve the Christian worker's ability as a teacher. Two hours.

SSSWP 1302. Overview of the Old Testament

An introductory overview of the Old Testament with attention to the authorship, audience, purpose and outstanding doctrines of the books of the Old Testament. Two hours.

SSSWP 1402. Basic Christian Doctrine

A study of the biblical, historical and contemporary interpretations of the basic doctrines of the Christian faith. Two hours.

SSSWP 1502. Intro to Biblical Languages: Greek

This course introduces the student to the Greek alphabet, the basic building blocks of Greek grammar and basic Greek vocabulary. The student will also be introduced to valuable resources, tools and study aids for the Greek language. Two hours.

SSSWP 1702. Spiritual Development of Children

A study of the spiritual development of preschoolers and children, with discussions of how to lay the foundation of faith in the lives of children. Two hours.

SSSWP 1802. Woman to Woman Ministry

An introductory study and overview of the biblical basis of woman to woman ministry and developing a ministry to women in the local church. Two hours.

SSSWP 1902. Ministry through the Home

A study of the theological foundation, skills and attitudes for a ministry of hospitality and service through the home. Two hours.

SSSWP 1992. International Missions

Created in a directed study format, students may earn credit while participating in regular seminary site-based education opportunities. (Dean approval required). Two hours.

 

Leadership Certificate in Women's Ministry

The purpose of the Leadership Certificate in Women's Ministry program is to equip women as lay leaders and church staff in woman-to-woman ministries in the local church by providing quality training and networking opportunities.

The Leadership Certificate in Women's Ministry can be acquired by completing 12 hours of course credit. This is accomplished by completing four 3-hour courses taught in the seminar format. Each course consists of one week of classroom instruction, taught by Southwestern faculty and other experts in the field of women's ministry. Courses are generally offered one week in the spring and one week in the fall. Courses are also offered at the J. Dalton Havard School for Theological Studies in Houston in weekend formats. It is possible to complete the program in two years. Courses may also be taken for credit in Southwestern's master's or baccalaureate programs.

Leadership Certificate in Women's Ministry Courses

WOMIN 3313 (1313). Reaching and Discipling Women (Identical to WOMST 4053/2053)
A survey on the historic role of women in the evangelistic task and of evangelistic tools useful for women today. This course will also examine the relationship of discipleship and evangelism as well as strategies to disciple women in the faith. Three hours.

WOMIN 3413 (1413). Engaging Women in Ministry
This course will examine the role of women in missions education and missions action. This course is designed to study the philosophy, objectives, activities and administration of a mission education program. Three hours.

WOMIN 3513 (1513). Leadership in Women's Ministry
A study of the philosophy, theology, skills, and methods of personal leadership development, leadership team development and administrative procedures that are unique to women's ministry in the local church. Students will conduct personal evaluations of leadership skills, develop a plan for leadership and create an administrative procedural resource. Three hours.

WOMIN 4223 Women's Ministry in the Local Church (WOMST 4003)

This course will provide a study of the biblical basis for a women's ministry and essentials for developing and implementing a women's ministry in the local church. Three hours.

The purpose of the Homemaking Concentration is to prepare women to model the characteristics of a godly woman as outlined in Scripture. This is accomplished through instruction in homemaking skills and developing insights into home and family, while continuing to equip women to understand and engage the culture of today. We uniquely recognize the need to challenge women both intellectually and practically. Our mission is to equip a woman to impact women and families for Christ.

Bachelor of Arts in Humanities with a Concentration in Homemaking

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
The College at Southwestern Core
History, Life, and Thought
Early Western Civilization	HIS 1103	3
Early Western Civilization Seminar	IDE 1103	3
Church and Empires	HIS 1203	3
Church and Empires Seminar	IDE 1203	3
World Religions	HIS 2103	3
World Religions Seminar	IDE 2103	3
Renaissance and Reformation	HIS 2203	3
Renaissance and Reformation Seminar	IDE 2203	3
Baptist History and Heritage	HIS 2213	3
Enlightenment	HIS 3103	3
Enlightenment Seminar	IDE 3103	3
Fine Arts Perspectives of Life	FNA 3103	3
The 19th Century	HIS 3203	3
The 19th Century Seminar	IDE 3203	3
The Early 20th Century	HIS 4103	3
The Early 20th Century Seminar	IDE 4103	3
Introduction to Social Science	SOS 4103	3
Late 20th Century to the Present	HIS 4203	3
Late 20th Century to the Present Seminar	IDE 4203	3
Introduction to Natural Science	NAS 4203	3
English I 1	ENG 1103	(3)
Greek I or Latin I 2	GRK or LTN 1103	3
Greek II or Latin II	GRK or LTN 1203	3
Greek III or Latin III	GRK or LTN 2103	3
Greek IV or Latin IV	GRK or LTN 2203	3
Reasoning/Lab	REA 1103 & REA 1100	3/0
Literacy Interpretation/Lab	INT 1203 & INT 1200	3/0
Personal Evangelism	EVA 2201	1
International Mission Trip 3	MIS 3201	1
Physical Education	PED 1101	1
Physical Education	PED 1101	1
Physical Education	PED 1101	1
Physical Education	PED 1101	1
	Total	84
Biblical and Theological Studies
Old Testament Survey	OTS 1103	3
Focused Study in Old Testament4	OTS 1203	3
New Testament Survey	NTS 2103	3
Focused Study in New Testament4	NTS 2203	3
Systematic Theology I	THE 3103	3
Focused Study on Theological Issues5	THE 3203	3
Systematic Theology II	THE 4103	3
Focused Study on Theological Issues5	THE 4203	3
Chapel 6	CHP 1000	(6 semesters)
	Total	24
	Total Core Hours	108
Concentration Hours
Required Concentration Courses
Orientation to Homemaking	HMK 1102	2
Biblical Model for Home and Family	HMK 3103	3
Resource Management Practicum	HMK 4203	3
	Total	8
Choose at least fourteen hours from the following:
Horner Homemaking Practicum	HMK 3001	1
Nutrition	HMK 3113	3
Home and Family Management	HMK 3123	3
Value of a Child	HMK 3203	3
Meal Preparation with Lab	HMK 3204	4
Basics of Design	HMK 4103	3
Clothing Construction with Lab	HMK 4204	4
Financial Stewardship	STW 2103	3
	Total Concentration Hours	22
	Total Degree Hours	130

¹English I is required for all new BA students due to the intense reading and writing content in the curriculum. Exemptions for enrollment in English I include submission of ACT/SAT scores before the beginning of the semester in which the student begins with scores of 18 or higher on the English and Reading sections of the ACT or scores of 450 or higher on the Reading and Writing sections of the SAT or transferring in a score of "B" or higher in English Composition from another college or university. Please note, international students requesting an exemption must transfer in scores of "B" or higher for two semesters of English Composition. The three hours for this remedial course are not included in the number of hours required for the degree and only count for elective credit.

²Students are required to take four semesters (two years) in either Greek or Latin. Students cannot mix languages or take languages at the seminary level as course substitutions. The goal is proficiency in one language.

³Students are required to go on one International Mission Trip over the course of their time at the College in order to graduate. To meet this requirement, the trip must be faculty-led by either one of the faculty members at the College at Southwestern or Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and the trip must be out of the country.

⁴Students are allowed to take multiple focused studies in a particular Testament as long as they have not taken the same course previously.

⁵Students are required to have six hours of theology focused study. They can take two THE 3203 courses or two THE 4203 coures or one of each to count for the six required hours of theology focused study as long as they have not previously taken the same course, i.e., they cannot take two theology focused studies on the Doctrine of Revelation. Students can also take multiple theology focused studies to count under electives, provided they have already met the six hour requirement and have not previously taken the same course.

⁶Non-transfer students are required to pass six semesters of chapel. Transfer students will have the number of required semesters reduced based on the number of hours transferred.

Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies with a Concentration in Homemaking

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Bible Study and Interpretive Methods	BIB 1113	3
Virtues of Godly Character	BIB 1123	3
The Narrative and Thematic Structure of the Bible	BIB 1223	3
The Christian Life	BIB 1213	3
Disciple-Making	BIB 2213	3
Survey of Church History	CHH 3213	3
English I- Rhetoric and Argument	ENG 1103	3
English II- Literary Structure and Composition	ENG 1203	3
English III- Research and Writing	ENG 2103	3
English IV- Principles of Speech	ENG 2203	3
Evangelism	EVA 2113	3
World Religions	HIS 2103	3
Baptist History and Heritage	HIS 2213	3
Western Civilization I	HIS 1113	3
Western Civilization II	HIS 1213	3
Introduction to Missions	MIS 2013	3
International Mission Trip1	MIS 3201	1
Math for Financial Management	MTH 3223	3
Health Science	NAS 1103	3
Issues in Physical Science	NAS 2203	3
Introduction to Natural Science	NAS 4203	3
New Testament Survey I	NTS 3113	3
New Testament Survey II	NTS 3213	3
New Testament Survey III	NTS 4113	3
Old Testament Survey I	OTS 2103	3
Old Testament Survey II	OTS 2203	3
Old Testament Survey III	OTS 3103	3
Physical Education	PED 1101	1
Physical Education	PED 1101	1
Physical Education	PED 1101	1
Physical Education	PED 1101	1
Introduction to Christian Apologetics	PHI 1203	3
History of Philosophy	PHI 3113	3
Contemporary Worldviews	PHI 4213	3
Principles and Structure of American Politics	SOS 3103	3
Study in American Religious Movements	SOS 3203	3
Contemporary Issues in American Culture	SOS 4113	3
Systematic Theology I	THE 3103	3
Systematic Theology II	THE 4103	3
Chapel 2	CHP 1000	(6 semesters)
Concentration Hours
Required Concentration Courses
Orientation to Homemaking	HMK 1102	2
Biblical Model for Home and Family	HMK 3103	3
Resource Management Practicum	HMK 4203	3
	Total	8
Choose at least fourteen hours from the following:
Horner Homemaking Practicum	HMK 3001	1
Nutrition	HMK 3113	3
Home and Family Management	HMK 3123	3
Value of a Child	HMK 3203	3
Meal Preparation with Lab	HMK 3204	4
Basics of Design	HMK 4103	3
Clothing Construction with Lab	HMK 4204	4
Financial Stewardship	STW 2103	3
	Total Concentration Hours	22
	Total Degree Hours	129

¹Students are required to go on one International Mission Trip over the course of their time at the College in order to graduate. To meet this requirement, the trip must be faculty-led by either one of the faculty members at the College at Southwestern or Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and the trip must be out of the country.

²Non-transfer students are required to pass six semesters of chapel. Transfer students will have the number of required semesters reduced based on the number of hours transferred.

Master of Arts in Christian Education with a Concentration in Women's Ministry

The Jack D. Terry School of Church and Family Ministries provides a 64-hour program of study leading to the Master of Arts in Christian Education degree. This degree program is designed for the person who plans to minister to women through the local church. Many who choose this degree may serve in denominational agencies and on mission fields. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is a pre-requisite. Students enrolled in this degree must maintain a 2.00 GPA for graduation.

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Seminary Core
Spiritual Formation 1	SPFEM 3101	1
Spiritual Formation 2	SPFEM 3111	1
Contemporary Evangelism	EVANG 3303	3
Evangelism Practicum1	EVANG 3000	0
Biblical Hermeneutics	BIBST 3203	3
Systematic Theology 1	SYSTH 3003	3
Systematic Theology 2	SYSTH 3013	3
Basic Old Testament 1	OLDTS 3313	3
Basic Old Testament 2	OLDTS 3323	3
Basic New Testament 1	NEWTS 3313	3
Basic New Testament 2	NEWTS 3323	3
	Total	26
School of Church and Family Ministries Core
The Ministry of Education	EDMIN 3003	3
Administrative Leadership for Ministry	ADMIN 3313	3
Principles of Teaching	FOUND 4303	3
Biblical Perspectives on Human Growth and Development	HUMGR 3013	3
Principles of Godly Character	CNSLN 3303	3
FOUND or ADMIN elective	Any FOUND or ADMIN	3
	Total	18
Concentration Hours
Required Concentration Courses		8
Women's Ministry Field Experience	WOMIN 5902, 5912	2
Women's Ministry in the Local Church	WOMIN 4223	3
Biblical Theology of Womanhood	WOMST 3013	3
Choose at least nine hours from the following:		9
Reaching and Discipling Women	WOMIN 3313	3
Engaging Women in Ministry	WOMIN 3413	3
Leadership in Women's Ministry	WOMIN 3513	3
Women's Issues	WOMIN 4373	3
Women's Evangelism and Discipleship Practicum	WOMIN 5303	3
WOMST elective	Any WOMST elective	3
	Total	17
Elective
Free elective from any school		3
	Total	3
	Total Degree Hours	64

Master of Divinity with a Concentration in Women's Studies

The Master of Divinity degree program is the basic program in the School of Theology for those preparing for Christian Ministry. It is predicated on a Bachelor of Arts degree or its equivalent. The Women's Studies Concentration provides foundational study for ministry to women in any ministry context.

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Biblical Studies
Biblical Hermeneutics	BIBST 3203	3
Basic Old Testament I	OLDTS 3313	3
Basic Old Testament II	OLDTS 3323	3
Basic New Testament I	NEWTS 3313	3
Basic New Testament II	NEWTS 3323	3
Elementary Greek I (prerequisite)1	GREEK 3313	(3)
Elementary Greek II (prerequisite)1	GREEK 3323	(3)
New Testament Greek I	GREEK 4313	3
New Testament Greek II	GREEK 4323	3
Elementary Hebrew I	HEBRW 4313	3
Elementary Hebrew II	HEBRW 4323	3
Hebrew Exegetical Method	HEBRW 5003	3
Theological Studies
History of Christianity I	CHAHT 3103	3
History of Christianity II	CHAHT 3113	3
Baptist Heritage	BPTST 3203	3
Systematic Theology I	SYSTH 3003	3
Systematic Theology II	SYSTH 3013	3
Ethics and Philosophical Studies
Basic Christian Ethics or	ETHIC 4313 or	3
The Bible & Moral Issues or	ETHIC 4323 or
Development of Christian Character/Decision Making	ETHIC 4333
The Christian Home	ETHIC 4303	3
Philosophy of Religion or	PHILO 4313 or	3
Christian Apologetics	PHILO 4373
Evangelism and Missions Studies
Contemporary Evangelism	EVANG 3303	3
Personal Evangelism Practicum2	EVANG 3000	0
Introduction to Missiology	MISSN 3363	3
Missions Practicum2	MISSN 3100	0
Preaching and Pastoral Studies
Women's Ministries in the Local Church3	WOMST 4003	3
Expository Communication of Biblical Truth	WOMST 4043	3
Additional Requirements
Spiritual Formation I	SPFTH 3101	1
Spiritual Formation II	SPFTH 3111	1
Applied Ministry (1st semester)	APLMN 4011	1
Applied Ministry (2nd semester)	APLMN 4021	1
The Ministry of Education	EDMIN 3003	3
Women's Studies Concentration Hours
Required Concentration Courses
Introduction to Women's Studies	WOMST 3003	3
Biblical Theology of Womanhood	WOMST 3013	3
	Total	6
Choose at least six hours from the following:
Biblical Interpretation for Women	WOMST 3023	3
Gender Roles in the Bible	WOMST 3033	3
Women in Church History	WOMST 4013	3
Women and Missions	WOMST 4023	3
Wife of the Equipping Minister	WOMST 4033	3
Women and Evangelism	WOMST 4053	3
Feminist Theology	WOMST 4103	3
Directed Study	WOMST 5003	3
Internship for Women's Studies	WOMST 5013	3
Women in Church History Focused Study	WOMST 5023	3
	Total	6
Electives
Additional Women's Studies Electives or Free Electives4		6
	Total Elective Hours	6
	Total Degree Hours	91

¹Elementary Greek I and II (GREEK 3313 and 3323, 3 hours each; or GREEK3356, 6 hours) are prerequisite for the degree. Students who have completed equivalent courses should contact the New Testament Department to determine the necessity of completing the courses.

²Students will be enrolled in these practicums automatically when registering for the parent course above them in the degree plan.

³Female students substitute WOMST 4003 in place of PASMN 4313.

⁴Students may take up to 4 hours in class piano, class voice, applied music, or ensemble music as elective credit.

Master of Divinity with a Concentration in Women's Ministry

The Master of Divinity degree program is the basic program in the School of Theology for those preparing for Christian Ministry. It is predicated on a Bachelor of Arts degree or its equivalent. This concentration is designed for the woman who plans to minister to women through the local church.

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Biblical Studies
Biblical Hermeneutics	BIBST 3203	3
Basic Old Testament I	OLDTS 3313	3
Basic Old Testament II	OLDTS 3323	3
Basic New Testament I	NEWTS 3313	3
Basic New Testament II	NEWTS 3323	3
Elementary Greek I (prerequisite)1	GREEK 3313	(3)
Elementary Greek II (prerequisite)1	GREEK 3323	(3)
New Testament Greek I	GREEK 4313	3
New Testament Greek II	GREEK 4323	3
Elementary Hebrew I	HEBRW 4313	3
Elementary Hebrew II	HEBRW 4323	3
Hebrew Exegetical Method	HEBRW 5003	3
Theological Studies
History of Christianity I	CHAHT 3103	3
History of Christianity II	CHAHT 3113	3
Baptist Heritage	BPTST 3203	3
Systematic Theology I	SYSTH 3003	3
Systematic Theology II	SYSTH 3013	3
Ethics and Philosophical Studies
Basic Christian Ethics or	ETHIC 4313 or	3
The Bible & Moral Issues or	ETHIC 4323 or
Development of Christian Character/Decision Making	ETHIC 4333
The Christian Home	ETHIC 4303	3
Philosophy of Religion or	PHILO 4313 or	3
Christian Apologetics	PHILO 4373
Evangelism and Missions Studies
Contemporary Evangelism	EVANG 3303	3
Personal Evangelism Practicum2	EVANG 3000	0
Introduction to Missiology	MISSN 3363	3
Missions Practicum2	MISSN 3100	0
Preaching and Pastoral Studies
Women's Ministries in the Local Church3	WOMST 4003	3
Expository Communication of Biblical Truth	WOMST 4043	3
Additional Requirements
Spiritual Formation I	SPFTH 3101	1
Spiritual Formation II	SPFTH 3111	1
Applied Ministry (1st semester)	APLMN 4011	1
Applied Ministry (2nd semester)	APLMN 4021	1
The Ministry of Education	EDMIN 3003	3
Women's Ministry Concentration Hours
Required Concentration Courses
Biblical Theology of Womanhood	WOMST 3003	3
	Total	3
Choose at least nine hours from the following:
Reaching and Discipling Women	WOMIN 3313	3
Engaging Women in Ministry	WOMIN 3413	3
Leadership in Women's Ministry	WOMIN 3513	3
Women's Ministry in the Local Church	WOMIN 4223	3
Women's Issues	WOMIN 4373	3
Women's Evangelism & Discipleship Practicum	WOMIN 5303	3
Directed Study	WOMIN 5353	3
	Total	9
Electives
Additional Women's Studies Electives or Free Electives4		6
	Total Elective Hours	6
	Total Degree Hours	91

¹Elementary Greek I and II (GREEK 3313 and 3323, 3 hours each; or GREEK3356, 6 hours) are prerequisite for the degree. Students who have completed equivalent courses should contact the New Testament Department to determine the necessity of completing the courses.

²Students will be enrolled in these practicums automatically when registering for the parent course above them in the degree plan.

³Female students substitute WOMST 4003 in place of PASMN 4313.

⁴Students may take up to 4 hours in class piano, class voice, applied music, or ensemble music as elective credit.

Doctor of Philosophy with a Women's Ministry Minor

The Doctor of Philosophy degree of the Jack D. Terry School of Church and Family Ministries began in 1924 and is one of the oldest and largest of its kind in the nation. Students may minor in women’s ministry as a part of the Ph.D. degree. This degree is designed specifically for the preparation of highly specialized and competent professionals for various aspects of leadership in Christian Education. The program is designed to discover and nurture sound scholarship, meaningful research, and the interdependence of theory and practice. The Ph.D. degree is conferred on the basis of high scholarship and research skill demonstrated by the student’s resident work, examinations, dissertation and vocational experience.

The Ph.D. degree is supervised by the Ph.D. Committee in the School of Church and Family Ministries on which the Dean of Women serves. All decisions related to the entrance, discipline and continuance of a student are made by the committee. This committee and the faculty of the School of Church and Family Ministries reserve the right to decline any applicant or to dismiss any resident or candidate for the degree who cannot qualify on the stated prerequisites or for any reason the committee deems valid.

Courses within the Minor

WOMIN 7614 Ministry to Women

Students will research program design for the ministry to women in a local church and create a course appropriate for teaching the introductory women's ministry course in higher education.  The created course will include a biblical foundation, leadership principles and women's ministry in praxis. 
Four hours.

WOMIN 7624 Women, Development and Contemporary Issues

This seminar will provide a focused study on the physical, emotional, spiritual and mental development of women through the adult life cycle.  Research and study of the current issues impacting women and women's ministry will be included with a view of offering a biblical response.
Four hours.

WOMIN 7644 Theology of Women's Ministry

This seminar will examine the relationship of biblical womanhood to and the impact of feminism on women's ministry in the local church.
Four hours.

WOMIN 7702 Readings in Women's Ministry

This seminar will focus on readings in the field of woman-to-woman ministry.
Two hours.

WOMIN 7712 Research in Women's Ministry

This seminar will focus on research in the field of woman-to-woman ministry.
Two hours.

WOMIN 7734 Research in Women's Ministry

This seminar will focus on research in the field of woman-to-woman ministry.
Four hours.

WOMIN 7744 Readings in Women's Ministry

This seminar will focus on readings in the field of woman-to-woman ministry.
Four hours.

PhD Studies Courses (School of Church and Family Ministries)

WOMIN 7614 Ministry to Women

WOMIN 7624 Women, Development and Contemporary Issues

WOMIN 7644 Theology of Women's Ministry

WOMIN 7702 Readings in Women's Ministry

WOMIN 7712 Research in Women's Ministry

WOMIN 7734 Women's Ministry Research

WOMIN 7744 Readings in Women's Ministry

Women's Studies Courses (School of Theology)

WOMST 3003 (1003) Introduction to Women's Studies

WOMST 3013 (1013) Biblical Theology of Womanhood

WOMST 3023 (1023) Biblical Interpretation for Women

WOMST 3033 (1033) Gender Roles in the Bible

WOMST 4003 (2003) Women's Ministries in the Local Church (WOMIN 4223/2223)

WOMST 4013 (2013) Women in Church History

WOMST 4023 (2023) Women and Missions

WOMST 4033 (2033) Wife of the Equipping Minister

WOMST 4043 (2043) Expository Communication of Biblical Truth (PRCHG 3113/1113)

WOMST 4053 (2053) Women and Evangelism (WOMIN 3313/1313)

WOMST 4103 (2103) Feminist Theology

WOMST 5003 Directed Study

WOMST 5013 Internship for Women's Studies

Women's Ministry Courses (School of Church and Family Ministries)

WOMIN 3313 (1313) Reaching and Discipling Women (WOMST 4053)

WOMIN 3413 (1413) Engaging Women in Ministry

WOMIN 3513 (1513) Leadership in Women's Ministry

WOMIN 4223 (2223) Women's Ministry in the Local Church (WOMST 4003)

WOMIN 4373 (2373) Women's Issues

WOMIN 5303 Women's Evangelism & Discipleship Practicum

WOMIN 5353 Directed Study

WOMIN 5902 Women's Ministry Field Experience

Homemaking Concentration (The College at Southwestern)

HMK 1102 Orientation to Homemaking

HMK 3001 Horner Homemaking Practicum

HMK 3103 Biblical Model for Home and Family

HMK 3113 Nutrition

HMK 3123 Home and Family Management

HMK 3203 Value of a Child

HMK 3204 Meal Preparation with Lab

HMK 4103 Basics of Design

HMK 4203 Resource Management Practicum

HMK 4204 Clothing Construction with Lab

STW 2103 Finanical Stewardship

Leadership Certificate in Women's Ministry Courses

WOMIN 3313 (1313) Reaching and Discipling Women (WOMST 4053)

WOMIN 3413 (1413) Engaging Women in Ministry

WOMIN 3513 (1513) Leadership in Women's Ministry

WOMIN 4223 Women's Ministry in the Local Church (WOMST 4003)

Seminary Studies for Student Wives

SSSWP 1023 Wife of the Equipping Minister

SSSWP 1002 Women in Church History

SSSWP 1102 Overview of the New Testament

SSSWP 1202 Art of Teaching

SSSWP 1219 How to Teach the Bible

SSSWP 1302 Overview of the Old Testament

SSSWP 1402 Basic Christian Doctrine

SSSWP 1502 Intro to Biblical Languages: Greek

SSSWP 1702 Spiritual Development of Children

SSSWP 1802 Woman to Woman Ministry

SSSWP 1912 Ministry in the Home

SSSWP 1992 International Missions

 

Admission to Women's Programs

Ladies interested in pursuing only The Wife of the Equipping Minister course, may apply for admission by simply completing a single page admission form through the Women's Programs Office in Price Hall 123. This office may be reached by phone at 817-923-1921 extension 3600 or by email at tstovall@swbts.edu. Students interested in continuing study after applying in this fashion may work with the Registrar's Office to become fully admitted to one of the Women's Certificate programs. The Registrar's Office may be reached at extension 2000 or by email at registrar@swbts.edu.

Ladies interested in pursuing certificates in Seminary Studies for Student Wives or Women's Ministry may apply for admission by completing an abbreviated admission form through the Office of Admissions.

Ladies interested in pursuing a master's degree with a concentration in Women's Ministry or Women's Studies may apply for admission by completing the application through the Office of Admissions.

Certificate Programs

Leadership Certificate in Childhood and Weekday Education

In order to provide training for the large number of persons providing leadership in the churches in the areas of weekday, preschool, and childhood education, a certificate program has been developed. Persons may attend classes one weekend a month and receive one hour of seminary credit for each class taken. At the completion of 12 classes (12 seminary hours) the person will receive a certificate from Southwestern Seminary. If, at a later date, the person decides to enter the seminary to work on a bachelor's or master’s degree, those 12 hours may fill electives in the total degree plan. Current students may also enroll in the weekend courses.

Leadership Certificate in Childhood and Weekday Education Courses

CHDED 3221 (1221). The Person In Charge
CHDED 3231 (1231). Quality You Can See
CHDED 3241 (1241). Behind the Scenes Administration
Attention will be given to planning and operating programs for preschoolers in the church and during the week. The roles and work of the preschool minister, weekday and parents' day out director will be studied and observed through time spent in the Naylor Children's Center. Three hours.

CHDED 3251 (1251). Parents of Preschoolers
CHDED 3261 (1261). Parents of Children and Teens
CHDED 3271 (1271). Special Issues in Parenting
Parents are a child's first teachers. Attention will be given to equipping parents to lead and prepare children for successful mastery of life skills and faith development. Students will take steps towards developing confidence in their ability to become parents and teachers of children. Three hours.

CHDED 3311 (1311). Mastering the Basics
CHDED 3321 (1321). Understanding Babies, Ones and Twos
CHDED 3331 (1331). Understanding Threes, Fours and Fives
During the first five years of a child's life, foundations are laid for a lifetime of learning and growth. The course will combine knowledge, theory and practical application to enable the student to work with preschoolers in any setting. Three hours.

CHDED 3341 (1341). Understanding Ages 6, 7 and 8
CHDED 3351 (1351). Understanding Children Ages 9-11
CHDED 3361 (1361). Programs and Activities for Children
Understanding the development of elementary age children in first through sixth grades, provides the foundation for the basic teaching ministry to these boys and girls in the church. The student will be challenged to develop age-appropriate learning experiences and activities for children through the church's ministry to children and to assist the parents with the task of parenting. Three hours.

CHDED 3371 (1371). Ministry With Exceptional Children and Families
A study will be made of the characteristics and needs of children with special needs, and ways the faith community can teach and minister to them. Some of the areas of study are: Gifted and Talented, Mentally Retarded, Learning Disabilities, Behavior Problems, Communication Disorders in Speech and Language, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Physical Disabilities, Health Impairments, and Visual Impairments. One hour.

CHDED 3381 (1381). Creative Arts and Drama for Children, Part I (One hour)
CHDED 3391 (1391). Creative Arts and Drama for Children, Part II (One hour)
CHDED 3301 (1301). Creative Arts and Drama for Children, Part III (One hour)
A study of effective communication strategies for ministries with children. Learners will analyze creative techniques such as dramatics, storytelling, games, graphic arts, and music and appropriately apply these as teaching tools and learning activities for children.

The Riley Center for Leadership Development

The Riley Center at Southwestern

Purpose

The Riley Center exists primarily to help equip the saints for works of service by providing a conduit of communication between local churches and theological educators. Through conferences and seminars, The Riley Center provides opportunities for lifelong learning and field specialization. In addition to attempting to build up the body of Christ, The Riley Center ministers to the community by offering quality meeting space with professional service at reasonable prices. Current conference offerings can be found on our website at www.swbts.edu/conferences.

Meeting Space

The W.P. Collier Conference Center's 12 flexible meeting rooms provide 55,000 square feet of conference space, seating a total of 1,200. Each conference room features a state-of-the-art media system with wireless microphone, CD/cassette playback, data projector, VHS VCR, DVD player, satellite downlink and laptop computer output. One of our conference coordinators can assist you with all aspects of event planning including guest accommodations, meeting space, audiovisual, catering, decorations and/or promotion. To speak with one of our coordinators, contact 817.923.1921, ext. 2440.

Guest Housing

The Ray I. Riley Alumni Center, located on the north end of the Leadership Development Complex, and the Jimmy and Carol Ann Draper Guest Housing Center, located on the south end of the Complex, include 47 luxury guest rooms and 8 suites. Each guest room features two telephones with data port, voicemail, cable television, refrigerator, microwave, coffeepot, iron and ironing board and a lounge chair. Three suites feature an additional queen sleeper sofa. Our Guest Housing also has its own business center with fax, copier, computer, and printer. Complimentary continental breakfast is available to all guests. For guest room reservations, contact 817.923.1921, ext. 8800.

Enrollment Services

Registration Procedures

All currently enrolled students will be notified via student email of the date and time they are to advance register and how to finalize their registration. Priority for advance registration will be determined by the extent to which students have completed their degree programs. Registration may be completed online at WebAdvisor or by phone at 817-923-1921 extension 2000. Class schedules are available online through WebAdvisor and the main website.

Former students who have been readmitted will be notified by email of their acceptance and date and time to register.

Doctoral students submit their registrations to the doctoral office in the school in which they are enrolled.

Student Fees and Payment

The standard fee rates apply to all students unless they are members of a Southern Baptist church. The Southern Baptist Cooperative Program generously provides a scholarship that in most programs pays half the tuition for Southern Baptist students.¹ Student fee payments vary from student to student depending on the program of study. All student fees are subject to change without notice.

¹Denominational affiliation is determined initially by the church endorsement form submitted with the student’s application to Southwestern Seminary. After admission, denominational affiliation is confirmed by the yearly certification of church membership. Questions about denominational affiliation can be directed to the Registrar's Office.

	Fort Worth Campus	Extension Site
Bachelor's Students
Tuition (per hour)	444.00	504.00
The Cooperative Program Scholarship Reduces Tuition for Southern Baptist Students by (per hour)	222.00	252.00
Student Campus Fee (Fort Worth and Houston Only)	268.00	268.00
Summer Student Campus Fee (Fort Worth and Houston Only)	65.00/course	65.00/course
Internet Tuition (per hour for non-Southern Baptist students)	444.00	444.00
Internet Tuition (per hour for Southern Baptist students)	222.00	222.00
Internet Registration Fee (per course)	252.00	252.00
Music School Fee for B.A. Program	150.00	n/a
Music School Lesson Fee for B.A. Program (per unit hour)*	150.00	n/a
*Please note that both the private lesson fee and the tuition for private lessons is non-refundable after the start of the term.
Master's Students (Non-Th.M.)
Tuition (per hour)	374.00	434.00
The Cooperative Program Scholarship Reduces Tuition for Southern Baptist Students by (per hour)	187.00	217.00
Internet Tuition (per hour for non-Southern Baptist students)	374.00	374.00
Internet Tuition (per hour for Southern Baptist students)	187.00	187.00
Internet Registration Fee (per course)	252.00	252.00
Student Campus Fee (Fort Worth and Houston Only)	268.00	268.00
Summer Student Campus Fee (Fort Worth and Houston Only)	65.00/course	65.00/course
Music School Fee	140.00	140.00
Music School Lesson Fee (per unit hour)*	150.00	150.00
*Please note that both the private lesson fee and the tuition for private lessons is non-refundable after the start of the term.
Th.M. Students
Tuition (per semester) (Modern language and other leveling courses are not included in this amount. These courses will be billed at the student's hourly rate and the conference course fee will apply if taken in that format.)	4,300.00
The Cooperative Program Scholarship Reduces Tuition for Southern Baptist Students by (per semester)	2,150.00
Summer and Winter Tuition (per course)	1,480.00
The Cooperative Program Scholarship Reduces Tuition for Southern Baptist Students by (per course)	740.00
Continuing Enrollment (per semester during thesis phase)	1,200.00
The Cooperative Program Scholarship Reduces Tuition for Southern Baptist Students by (per semester)	600.00
Ph.D. and D.M.A. Students
Tuition (per semester) (Modern language and other leveling courses are not included in this amount. These courses will be billed at the student's hourly rate and the conference course fee will apply if taken in that format.)	5,240.00
The Cooperative Program Scholarship Reduces Tuition for Southern Baptist Students by (per semester)	2,620.00
D.Min. Students
Initial Fee	1,000.00
Year 1-3 Tuition (per year)	3,200.00
The Cooperative Program Scholarship Reduces Tuition for Southern Baptist Students by (per year)	1,000.00
Extension Fee (per year beginning with year 5)	1,000.00
D.Min. students completing their course of study under a previous catalog should contact their degree office for student fees.
D.Ed.Min. Students
Initial Fee	1,000.00
Year 1 Tuition	4,600.00
The Cooperative Program Scholarship Reduces Tuition for Southern Baptist Students by	1,000.00
Year 2 and 3 Tuition (per year)	3,500.00
The Cooperative Program Scholarship Reduces Tuition for Southern Baptist Students by (per year)	1,000.00
Extension Fee (per year beginning with year 5)	1,000.00
Drop Fee (per class)	500.00
D.Ed.Min. students completing their course of study under a previous catalog should contact their degree office for student fees.
Graduation Fees
Bachelor's	99.00	99.00
Master's (without project/thesis)	110.00	110.00
Master's (with project/thesis)	152.00	152.00
D.Min.	262.00	262.00
D.Ed.Min.	262.00	262.00
Ph.D. and D.M.A.	262.00	262.00
Diploma Replacement	32.00	32.00
Late Application/Late Absentia	105.00	105.00
Other Fees (non-refundable)
Application Fee	35.00	35.00
Seminary Studies for Student Wives Courses (per hour)	20.00	20.00
Scholar-in-Residence	200.00	200.00
Audit Fee (per hour)	50.00	50.00
Continuing Education (per hour)	374.00	434.00
The Cooperative Program Scholarship Reduces the Continuing Education Fee for Southern Baptist Students by (per hour)	187.00	217.00
Continuing Education (student spouses) (per hour)	187.00	217.00
The Cooperative Program Scholarship Reduces the Continuing Education Fee for Southern Baptist Student Spouses by (per hour)	95.00	110.00
Drop Fee	15.00	15.00
Late Payment Fee	50.00	50.00
Conference Course Fee (per hour) The conference course fee is refundable only if students drop the course prior to the first day of the semester in which it is offered.	100.00	100.00
Written Communication Fee	45.00	45.00
Advanced Standing Examinations (per exam)	20.00	20.00
Transcript Posting Fee (Clinical Pastoral Ed.)	25.00	25.00
Transcript Evaluation Fee	50.00	50.00
Transcripts (per copy)	5.00	5.00
Transcripts (per copy / immediate service)	25.00	25.00
Other Course Fees (see Schedule of Classes for separately listed course fees)

Payment

Business Office

All student housing rent, dormitory rent, tutition, and other fee payments may be made directly to the Business Office (Room S-103) during posted hours, the Business Office drop box (Room S-105), or sent by mail to:

Attn: Business Office
P.O. Box 22480
Fort Worth, Texas 76122

E-Cashier

Student tuition payments may also be made by setting up an installment plan through E-Cashier at www.swbts.edu/ecashier. There is a $25 set up fee required with this option. 

Students are responsible for all charges assessed by the seminary for providing services to them, related fees where applicable, and all costs incurred by Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in the collection of these amounts.

Refund Policy

Students officially withdrawing through the Office of the Registrar may receive a partial or full refund of tuition and student campus fees as follows:

• Fall and Spring Semesters
  • For a student who officially withdraws from all classes by Friday of the first full week of the semester, the refund will be 100% of the per hour tuition and student campus fee only. All other fees are non-refundable.
  • Students withdrawing from classes after the Friday of the first full week of classes and prior to the end of the first quarter of the term will receive a refund of 50% of the per hour tuition fee, less a $15 per course drop fee. Fees are non-refundable.
  • Students withdrawing from classes after the first quarter of the term will receive no refund and will be charged the $15 per course drop fee.
• Summer and Winter Semesters
  For a student who officially withdraws from summer classes, the refund of tuition and campus fee only (less the $15 per course drop fee if applicable) will be based on the course meeting dates.
• Prior to and including the first day class meets ................................................. 100% of tuition and student campus fee only.
• The two calendar days following the first class meeting..................................... 50% of tuition only
• All subsequent days......................................................................................... No Refund
  • All other fees are non-refundable.

A Refund Petition Committee will consider appeals of the above refund policy for matters involving “extreme medical emergencies and/or death in the immediate family.” Please call the Business Office at: (817) 923-1921, ext. 2400 and allow 10 business days for a response.

Dropping and Adding a Course(s)

Beginning on the first day of the fall and spring terms, students who drop a course(s) will be required to pay a $15 clerical fee for each course dropped including changing a course section. Refunds will be calculated based on the total amount due after the schedule adjustment has been made.

During summer and winter terms, the $15 clerical fee will be assessed after the first day class meets.

A clerical fee is not assessed for adding classes. Additional per hour fees owed will be calculated based on the total amount due after the schedule adjustment has been made.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid at Southwestern begins with funding from the Cooperative Program, which is made possible by the generous giving of Southern Baptist churches and individuals. The major portion of academic costs for Southern Baptist students is defrayed by a direct subsidy from the Cooperative Program of the Southern Baptist Convention as an investment in the future ministerial leadership of Southern Baptist churches and institutions.

The primary purpose of the financial aid program at Southwestern is to assist students who demonstrate financial need. A student’s preparation for entering the Seminary should include a determination of personal financial needs and the provisions for meeting these needs. Even though the Seminary believes that students, as much as possible, should be self-supporting, Southwestern acknowledges that some students may require financial assistance in order to complete their seminary training.

Financial aid is primarily awarded to students who are full time, demonstrate need, and are moving toward completion of a degree. Any assistance provided is supplemental to other income and resources the student may have.

Scholarships through Southwestern:

Through the generous gifts of individual donors, a limited number of scholarships are made available to qualified students. These scholarships are available as grants under conditions established by the donors. Scholarships are only available for currently enrolled students.  The application deadline for the following academic year is March 25.

Payment Plan:

A payment plan is available for registration costs administered by the Business Office. There is a minimal per semester non-refundable enrollment fee, and monthly payments are automatically withdrawn from the subscriber's bank account or charged to a credit card each month throughout the semester.

Loan Deferment:

Southwestern does not participate in federal or state funded student aid programs involving loans or grants. However, Southwestern is eligible to recommend repayment deferments for most federal or state educational loans received in colleges and universities. Deferment applications may be obtained from the lender and taken to the Office of the Registrar for processing.

Prospective Student Scholarships:

Information on non-seminary financial resources is available to prospective students. Some state conventions and foundations offer scholarships to students from their state. Students may contact the convention and/or foundation in their home state to make inquiry. Extensive information regarding scholarship criteria and deadlines is available on the seminary web site at www.swbts.edu/financialaid.

Journeyman & ISC Scholarship:

Anyone who has completed 24 months of an overseas assignment as a Journeyman or International Service Corps (ISC) appointee of the International Mission Board, Southern Baptist Convention, may apply for a tuition-based scholarship.  Applicants need to enroll in a master's degree program in the Fish School of Evangelism and Missions within 12 months of returning to the United States.

Music Scholarships:

A limited number of performance scholarships are available in the School of Church Music. They are awarded to students of proven ability and outstanding dedication to Christian service and many are given after the completion of one semester of residence, so that the faculty may have an opportunity to evaluate each student.

Veteran Benefits:

Those eligible for Veteran Benefits who have been admitted to an approved degree program can be certified to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.  This process must be initiated by the student through the Registrar's Office. Students must notify the Registrar's Office each semester they want to be certified.

Financial Counseling:

There are many times when students need counseling regarding specific financial situations or budgeting for future education expenses. In many cases the Office of Financial Aid can assist with budgeting or provide referral information to another seminary office or area agency, which can provide further assistance.

Non-Federal Loans:

Non-Federal Loans are available for tuition and books. Students need to contact the Student Financial Aid Office for information.

Barber Estate Loans are long-term, no-interest loans to assist students in the last year of study at Southwestern Seminary to complete their seminary degree.

Emergency Loans are small loans to help students with a small emergency and repaid by the end of the semester. Students are limited to one loan at a time.

Emergency Grants:

When students are confronted with financial crises caused by a serious illness, death, or other unforeseen emergency, the seminary seeks to share in the financial need with an aid grant or loan. Contact the Financial Aid Office for application or information.

Work:

The student is expected to provide a major share of his or her expenses through personal employment, savings, and other assets. For on-campus job opportunities, a student should contact the Seminary Human Resources Office and for off-campus and church-related positions, the student should contact the Office of Church/Minister Relations.

Click here to visit the Financial Aid website.

Graduation

The prescribed course of study as outlined in the curricula of the various schools must be satisfactorily completed before the student will be eligible for graduation. It is possible that a student may not be recommended for graduation even though the requirements of the prescribed course of study have been met. The final 15 hours must be earned in residence.

Students must maintain an average grade of “C” (2.00)¹ for graduation. The grade average will be determined on the basis of grades recorded before enrollment for the final term of resident study. A student enrolled for an advanced degree must maintain work satisfactory to the appropriate advanced study committee.

Students whose financial accounts with the seminary or elsewhere are in unsatisfactory condition will not be permitted to graduate.

Southwestern confers degrees two times a year. Once at the end of the fall semester and once at the end of the spring semester. Students who complete all degree requirements in winter or summer semesters must defer graduation until the next fall or spring graduation.

Students are required to be present for both rehearsal and commencement exercises. If a student cannot be present, graduation in absentia may be approved. Arrangements must be made six weeks before the commencement exercises and must be made by written petition. Petitions may be obtained in the Registrar's Office or online.

Students are expected to complete their work for the degree according to the requirements of the catalog of the year in which they entered. Students who withdraw may return under their original catalog if they have missed no more than two consecutive regular semesters (Fall/Spring). All other students will return under the requirements of the catalog in effect during the semester in which coursework is resumed.

Catalog years begin with the fall semester. Students entering for the first time in the summer session will be subject to the catalog for the fall semester immediately following.

Application for Graduation

Students must indicate their intention to graduate by submitting an application for graduation at the time of enrollment for their last semester. Applications for graduation are available on WebAdvisor and in the Registrar’s Office. The final deadline for graduation applications is the Friday of the first full week of the term.

Students desiring to continue study immediately following graduation should contact the Registrar’s Office at least sixty days prior to the beginning of the semester in which they wish to return. Students will be asked to complete a written request in order to continue study. Requests to continue study are located online and in the Registrar's Office.

¹M.A.C.M., M.M., M.A.W. program (2.75). Doctoral and Th.M. students should consult their program handbooks for details on the minimal GPA for those programs.

Academic and Enrollment Information

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and is an accredited member institution of the National Association of Schools of Music.

The school year at Southwestern Seminary is divided into two regular semesters, fall and spring, and two special semesters, summer and winter. The fall and spring semesters have approximately 14 weeks of class work. The format varies for the summer and winter sessions.

The basic unit for credit earned is the semester hour, representing one hour of classroom instruction per week for 14 weeks.

Absences

Students are expected to attend all meetings of all classes in which they are enrolled. A student’s grade may be penalized for absences. Students absent from more than 20% of the class sessions will not receive credit for the course.¹ During the fall and spring semesters this means that students missing more than six (75-minute) class meetings of a three-hour class, more than six (50-minute) class meetings of a two-hour class, or more than 3 class meetings of a one hour class will not receive credit for the course. The maximum number of absences from chapel for students enrolled in Spiritual Formation courses is 9.

¹During summer and winter terms, professors may establish a more restrictive attendance policy due to the condensed nature of those courses. Please consult the course syllabus for details.

Academic Advisors

A faculty advisor is assigned to each student. Students are expected to keep a record of the completion of courses required for graduation. A schedule of classes for each semester is available online through WebAdvisor. Students should consult faculty advisors or the advising office in their school when encountering special problems. A degree program outline containing the essential content, objectives, and units of study is available to students. This outline, along with the guidance of the faculty advisor, will serve to help students intelligently select courses of study.

Academic Difficulty

The following procedures of warning, probation, and suspension apply to students enrolled in undergraduate or master’s degrees in each of the six schools.

Academic Warning. Any student who does not attain a semester average of 2.00¹ while his/her overall average is above 2.00¹ will receive an academic warning. This means that the student’s grades for that semester are below the average required for good standing.

Academic Probation. Students whose total grade point average falls below 2.00¹ will be placed on academic probation for the next semester in which they are enrolled. These students will be permitted to enroll for a maximum of six hours, and possibly less, if so advised.

Continued Academic Probation. Students whose cumulative grade point average remains below 2.00¹ despite a semester average above 2.00¹ will be placed on continued academic probation for the next semester in which they are enrolled. These students will be permitted to enroll for a maximum of six hours, and possibly less, if so advised.

Academic Suspension. Failure to attain a semester average of 2.00¹ in a semester of academic probation will result in immediate suspension as a student at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary for one year.

Final Suspension. A student who is re-admitted after a suspension will be placed on Academic Probation. Failure to maintain a 2.00¹ average in any semester of academic probation following a suspension will result in immediate and permanent suspension.

Re-admission. A student who has been placed on academic suspension is eligible to apply for re-enrollment no earlier than one calendar year (two semesters and a summer session) following the suspension. Requests for reinstatement must be addressed in writing to the Office of the Registrar. A student readmitted after suspension will enroll under academic probation.

¹In the M.A.W., M.A.C.M., and M.M. (2.75), and D.M.A. (3.00). Students who are suspended while enrolled in these programs may elect to continue studies at Southwestern by changing to another degree with lower minimum GPA requirements. See advanced degree sections for minimum GPA requirements in those programs.

Admission, Continuance, Graduation

The faculty of each school determines the requirements for admission to, continuation in, and graduation from degree programs in that school. Students seeking a second degree at the same level should be aware of policies regarding the transfer of credits from one degree to a second. These are outlined below under the section "Transfer Credit Policy."

A student may file a written request for review in the Dean's Office if a question arises on a decision made by the faculty. Appeals can be made provided such a request is filed within 15 days of the date the decision is delivered to the student or mailed to the student through the United States Postal Service.

The faculty of each school reserves the right and authority to refuse approval of a candidate for graduation or to terminate the continuance of a student in an academic program for any reason or reasons. The faculty decides the validity of such action, even if the student has met and is currently meeting the academic and other requirements for the degree program.

Advanced Standing without Credit

Students who have completed Old Testament or New Testament introductory courses in their undergraduate work with an A or B may be eligible to receive advanced standing without credit. This would enable the student to enroll in advanced Old Testament or New Testament courses instead of the introductory courses required for the degree. An evaluation of the undergraduate transcript must be performed or the student will not be eligible to receive advanced standing without credit. Old and New Testament evaluations are requested through the Office of the Registrar. Requests for advanced standing in subjects other than Old and New Testament should be directed to the master's degree office that administers the degree.

Auditing

Eligible courses with seats still available after classes begin may be audited for no credit. All individuals interested in auditing must be accepted as a student through the Office of Admissions. Attendance and work expectations must be discussed with the professor of record prior to registration.

Students may only switch from credit to audit status if they meet the withdrawal criteria.

Class Schedules

Schedules listing classes offered each semester are available through WebAdvisor and the website.

Class Work

All class work is due on the date set by the professor. Professors communicate class work details for each course through the course syllabus.

Conditional Enrollment

Conditional enrollment is permitted for students in their final semester of college with the provision that they submit an official transcript from their college showing grades for completed courses and the classes in which they are enrolled but have not yet completed. Students may not complete more than 15 hours of seminary work before completing a baccalaureate degree. Upon the completion of the baccalaureate degree, the student will submit an official transcript from an accredited college or university with the degree posted to the Registrar's Office. This transcript is a prerequisite to enrolling in any graduate degree program at the seminary.

Conference and Directed Study Courses

Any course from the catalog may be completed in a conference setting. Students must secure the agreement of a faculty member and the approval of the department in which the course is offered.¹ A conference course is not part of regular assigned teaching load but is offered when necessary to meet an individual student’s unique need. Only special circumstances will merit approval. The department will provide written notification to the student that the conference course has been approved, and the student will be registered for the course by the Dean's Office. Students enrolling in conference courses pay both the tuition fee and the special conference course fee of $100 per semester hour.² The conference course fee is refundable only if student drops the course prior to the first day of the semester in which it is offered.

At the invitation of a professor, a student may be invited to participate in a directed study. The purpose of a directed study with a professor is to allow the student to study subject matter at a greater depth than is currently included in the curriculum. This professor-to-individual, or professor-to-small group study will be submitted to the appropriate department office for approval.¹ Directed studies are restricted to material not currently presented in existing curriculum plans. An outline and contract for the study will accompany the request for approval. When approved, the Dean's Office will complete registration for the course. The student will pay both the tuition fee and the special directed study course fee, currently $100 per hour.² The directed study course fee is refundable only if student drops the course prior to the first day of the semester in which it is offered.

Students will be limited to two conference courses or directed studies during the tenure of the degree for which they are enrolled. Conference courses and directed studies completed with elected or appointed faculty are considered on-campus hours.

¹Students in the School of Educational Ministries must secure the approval of the Dean rather than the department.

²The $100 per hour course fee is waived for Th.M. students enrolling in Th.M. conference courses or directed studies and for Ph.D. students enrolling in Ph.D. conference courses or directed studies. The fee will not be waived for Th.M. students enrolling in non-Th.M. conference courses or directed studies or for Ph.D. students enrolling in non-Ph.D. conference courses or directed studies. Th.M. and Ph.D. students enrolling in leveling and pre-requisite conference courses or directed studies are required to pay the $100 per hour course fee for those courses.

Dean's List

The Dean’s List is computed for the fall and spring semesters only. Undergraduate and master’s level students must be enrolled for a minimum of 10 hours and make at least a 3.90 for the semester to be included in the Dean’s List.

Disability Assistance

Southwestern Seminary is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and is committed to helping students with disabilities to be successful academically. The Seminary has disability parking and ramps into buildings on campus. Each building with more than one floor is equipped with an elevator. The Seminary will strive to accommodate most reasonable needs that a disabled person might have (e.g. consider modification of examination method, consideration of making a professor’s lecture notes available, etc.). The school will also work with the disabled person to identify volunteers who may be able to assist in the case of a special need. Please contact the Office of the Registrar in Scarborough Hall 106, 817-923-1921 ext. 3040 to provide documentation of disabilities. All academic assistance requests should be worked out with the individual professors at the beginning of each semester. At the request of the student, the Registrar's Office will provide summary information to instructors specified by the student. Southwestern Seminary has not been funded to pay for or subsidize the cost of personal support services that a student may require. There are government and non-profit agencies and organizations that may be able to help, such as:

• American Council of the Blind
  www.acb.org
• Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
  www.dars.state.tx.us
  

Examinations

At the close of each semester a week is given to written examinations. All students are required to take the examinations. Students who are unavoidably prevented from taking final examinations at the appointed time due to emergencies such as illness or a death in the family are entitled to make up a final examination. Arrangements for this examination must be made with the professor and must be completed by the third week of the following semester.

Full Time Enrollment

Fall and Spring. Undergraduate students must be enrolled for a minimum of 12 semester hours to be classified as full time; registration for a minimum of 10 semester hours is full time for graduate students. Special permission must be granted to enroll in more than 18 hours per semester. Such permission must be secured in writing from the Registrar before registration.

Students actively fulfilling church planting and missions components of their programs will be considered full time students. Students enrolled in the thesis phase of any master’s degree will be considered full time students. Students taking any number of hours or in the writing/project phase of a doctoral program or the Master of Theology program will be considered full time students. Students enrolled in 6 hours while on probation or enrolled in all classes required for graduation will be considered full time. Students must be enrolled in classes or meet any of the above criteria to be considered current students.

Summer Students. Both undergraduate and graduate students must be enrolled for a minimum of 8 semester hours to be classified as full time in the summer. Doctoral students are considered full time in the summer due to the work they perform in preparation for comprehensive examinations and dissertations.

Grading

Grading at Southwestern is by letter. A numeric scale serves as a guide for each letter grade. Grades are reported to students through WebAdvisor. All Student Rating of Teaching reports for the semester must be completed before grades can be viewed. Grades cannot be reported orally from any office on campus.

Grades are designated as follows:

A+	(100-98)	Excellent		C -	(72-70)	Satisfactory		I	Incomplete
A	(97-93)	Excellent		D+	(69-68)	Low Passing		IP	In Progress
A-	(92-90)	Excellent		D	(67-63)	Low Passing		IU	Grade not reported
B+	(89-88)	Good		D-	(62-60)	Low Passing		W	Withdrawal
B	(87-83)	Good		F	(Below 60)	Failure		NF	Non-Attendance failure
B-	(82-80)	Good		E		Conditional		NP	Non Passing
C+	(79-78)	Satisfactory		P		Passing
C	(77-73)	Satisfactory		AU		Audit

A grade of “E” (conditional) is earned only in continuing courses. This grade can be raised to a “D” by doing “C” grade work in the remainder of the course; otherwise, it becomes an “F”.

The “I” (incomplete) grade is given when the course is not completed by the end of the term for acceptable reasons. If this grade is not removed within eight weeks of the end of the semester, it becomes an “F”.

Students are permitted to withdraw from courses and receive a “W” only during the first half of any course. Students desiring an exception to this rule must petition through the Registrar's Office. "W" will not be calculated in the grade point average.

The grade of “NF” (non-attendance failure) may be given by a professor for excessive absences by a student or when a student stops attending the class. This grade will be computed in the grade point average like the grade “F”.

Grade point averages at Southwestern Seminary are determined on a 12-point scale. The grade point value of each letter grade is as follows:

A+ 4.3	A 4.0	A- 3.7
B+ 3.3	B 3.0	B- 2.7
C+ 2.3	C 2.0	C- 1.7
D+ 1.3	D 1.0	D- 0.7
F 0.0	I 0.0	IU 0.0

With the 12-point grading system, a student could possibly graduate with above a 4.00 average. However, 2.00 will continue to be the lowest passing average for probation/suspension purposes.¹

¹In the M.A.C.M., M.M., M.A.W. (2.75). See the degree sections for the minimum GPA in advanced programs.

Grade Appeal

The normal procedure of appeal begins with a consultation with the professor and dean in the school concerned. For unresolved problems, students contact the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost, Fleming Hall 105, ext. 4300.

Online Restriction

A student may complete up to 49 percent of a degree plan online.

Petitions

Should there arise a scenario in which an exception to an academic policy seems necessary, students may complete and submit a petition form through the Registrar's Office.

Records

It is Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary's policy to maintain the confidentiality of student education records.

No one outside the institution shall have access to nor will the institution disclose any information from a student's education records without the written consent of the student except to personnel within the institution, to persons or organizations providing student financial aid, to accrediting agencies carrying out their accreditation function, to persons in compliance with a judicial order, to Texas Department of Criminal Justice personnel for students enrolled at the Darrington campus, and to persons in an emergency in order to protect the health or safety of the student or other persons. However, should a student be dismissed from the institution, the fact of dismissal may be confirmed upon request.

Within the Seminary community, only those members, individually or collectively, acting in the student's educational interest or involved with campus safety are allowed access to student education records.

The institution does provide directory information to include: student name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, major field of study, dates of attendance, class schedule, degrees, and awards received. Students may withhold directory information by notifying the Registrar in writing. Directory information is provided for only one student at a time. Requests for directory information for more than one student at a time must be approved by the Registrar.

Requests for non-disclosure will be honored by the institution until the student requests a change in writing.

Students may inspect, review, and challenge the information contained in their education records, request a hearing if the outcome of the challenge is unsatisfactory, and submit explanatory statements for inclusion in their files if they think the decisions to be unacceptable. The Registrar at Southwestern has been designated by the institution to coordinate the inspection and review procedures for student education records, which include admissions, personal, academic, financial, and placement records. Education records do not include records of administrative and education personnel. These records are the sole records of the administration and education personnel who prepare them.

Students may not inspect and review financial information submitted by their parents, confidential letters and recommendations associated with admission, employment or job placement, honors to which they have waived their rights of inspection and review, or education records containing information about more than one student. When records pertain to more than one student the institution will permit access only to that part of the record which pertains to the inquiring student.

Requests for amendments to grades after a student has graduated will not be considered unless there is substantial evidence of inaccuracy on the Seminary's behalf.

Repeating Courses

Courses for which grades of “F” have been received may be repeated without limit.

Courses for which grades of “D-” or better have been earned may be repeated upon receiving approval from the dean of the school through which the student is earning the degree. The approval process is initiated by the student in the Registrar's Office. A maximum of 3 passed classes per degree program may be repeated.

Only the credits and grade for the repeated attempt count toward degree completion and the grade point average. All entries on the transcript, however, remain a part of the student’s permanent academic record.

Residence Requirement

Graduate students are required to complete one year of coursework at the Fort Worth or Houston campuses.¹ For degrees requiring 60 hours or more, one year is 30 hours. To determine the residence requirement for a degree shorter than 60 hours, divide the total number of hours required for the degree by two.

Undergraduate students must complete at least 25% of the hours for their program at the College at Southwestern.

¹Hours completed at the Houston campus count as residence hours for only the B.S., M.Div., M.A.C.E., M.A.Th., and M.A.L.M.

Returning to Southwestern

Former students wanting to return to Southwestern will complete a readmission process. Students who have not been enrolled for more than 3 years (6 consecutive fall and spring semesters) will reapply through the admissions office. Students who have missed 3 years (6 consecutive fall and spring semesters) or less will complete the Former Student Enrollment Update form through the Registrar's Office. Any student who has been divorced since their last enrollment will reapply through admissions.

Seminary-Wide Literary Style

All graduate and undergraduate students from each of the schools of Southwestern Seminary are required to use The Southwestern Seminary Manual of Style as a guide to writing all required research papers, theses, and dissertations.  Professors will assist students in their understanding and utilization of this manual through their course assignments. Students should access the website here for important resources related to this manual.  Students may also contact the Computer Learning Center and Writing Lab (x2771) for additional assistance.

Transcripts

Official copies of transcripts are issued at a cost of $5 each. Transcripts are issued only upon signed request of the student and when financial accounts, academic standing, and ethical conduct are in satisfactory condition. Transcript request forms are available on the seminary web site here.

Students can access and print unofficial copies of their Southwestern transcript through WebAdvisor for free.

Transfer Credit Policy

A transfer credit evaluation may be requested by applicants to the seminary by submitting the following items to the Admissions Office. Current students submit these items to the Office of the Registrar:

A. Completed Transcript Evaluation Request Form
B. Official copies of transcripts to be evaluated
C. Copy of catalog course descriptions of all work to be evaluated
D. Copy of catalog degree plan of graduate work to be evaluated

Please note: A $50 transfer credit posting fee will be paid by the student to the Office of the Registrar during the semester the credit is to be posted.

A person must be an applicant for general admission before requesting a transfer credit evaluation. Credit may be considered for transfer credit in accordance with the provisions of the transfer credit policy stated below:

• Graduate credit from institutions which are either accredited or candidates for accreditation by a regional accrediting commission, the Association of Theological Schools, the National Association of Schools of Music, or the Association for Biblical Higher Education may be considered for transfer credit to master’s degree and advanced degree programs. All advanced level degree transfers will be coordinated through the appropriate advanced study office.
• Undergraduate credit from institutions described above may be considered for transfer credit to the bachelor's program.
• Non-accredited institutions with missions and/or educational philosophies consistent with Southwestern Seminary will be evaluated on an individual basis and may not be possible in all programs.
• The minimum grade for transfer is “C”. Some degree programs require grades above a “C” for transfer.
• The courses must have been substantially parallel to Southwestern courses as determined by the dean of the appropriate school or his designated representative.
• The maximum amount of transfer credit for graduate students is half of the degree. For undergraduate students the limit is 75 percent of the degree.
• The maximum amount of transfer credit allowable when students pursue two graduate degrees is set forth in the ATS Standards for Accreditation section M.3.1. “Not more than half of the credits required for the other degree may be transferred into an ATS-approved degree program, and not more than half of the credits required by an ATS-approved degree may be granted on the basis of transfer credits." Students working on two degrees simultaneously must complete all of the hours for the longer degree and half of the hours for the shorter degree. Only half of the subsequent or shorter degree may be common hours with the longer degree program.
• Transfer credit from institutions outside the United States and Canada will be evaluated on an individual basis. A Credential Evaluation report will be required of each student desiring such credit and will serve as a guide for transfer credit evaluation.
• Since the final 15 hours of a degree program must be earned in residence, prior approval must be given by the Registrar's Office to transfer any course work within the last 15 hours. Students transferring credits to complete graduation requirements must submit official transcripts at least 60 days before commencement to the Office of the Registrar.

Withdrawing from Classes

A student may discontinue any class during the first half of the course and receive the grade of “W”. Withdrawal after this date will be recorded as failure, unless reasons of serious illness or similar emergency can be demonstrated. Petition forms may be obtained from the Office of the Registrar. If approved, the student will receive a grade of “W”.

Students who withdraw may return under their original catalog if they have missed no more than two consecutive regular semesters (Fall and Spring). All other students will return under the requirements of the current catalog unless their absence was due to overseas missionary service. Advising offices in each school can provide details on special arrangements for missionaries.

Academic Calendar

Fall 2011 Semester	Aug 25 - Dec. 16
Fall New Student Orientation and Registration	Aug 23
Fall Houston/Extension Start	Aug 29
Last Day to Add a Fall Class without a Petition Labor Day (classes dismissed)	Sept 5
Fall Break (classes dismissed)	Oct 3-7
Last Day to Drop a Fall Class without a Petition	Oct 17
Thanksgiving Break (classes dismissed)	Nov 21-25
Last Class Day	Dec 7
Exam Prep Day	Dec 8
Final Exams	Dec 9 - 14
Graduation Rehearsal	Dec 15
Fall Graduation	Dec 16
Winter 2012 Semester	Jan 2 - Jan 13
Spring 2012 Semester	Jan 19 - May 4
Spring New Student Orientation/Registration	Jan 17
Spring Houston/Extension Start	Jan 23
Last Day to Add a Spring Class without a Petition	Jan 30
Last Day to Drop a Spring Class without a Petition	Mar 12
Spring Break (classes dismissed)	March 12-16
Good Friday (classes dismissed)	April 6
Last Class Day	April 25
Exam Prep Day	April 26
Final Exams	April 27 - May 3
Graduation Rehearsal - Fort Worth	May 3
Graduation Rehearsal - Houston	May 4
Spring Graduation - Fort Worth	May 4
Spring Graduation - Houston	May 5
Summer 2012 Semester	May 7 - Aug 3

Special Campus Centers and Programs of Study

The Center for Theological Research

The Center for Theological Research, directed by Dr. Malcolm Yarnell, seeks to promote evangelical and Baptist theology among Southern Baptists. The center accomplishes this task through special lectures, think tank sessions, and study programs. A number of special lectures, the first of which is the Day-Higginbotham Lectures series, are managed by the Center. The think tank sessions invite established scholars to participate in discussions concerning crucial theological topics, such as the challenge of open theism or the necessity of confessional theology. The first of the study programs, the Oxford Studies Program, offers students a chance to earn credit for classes taken while journeying through the British Isles. For information concerning the special lectures, the think tank sessions, or the study programs, please contact the office of Dr. Yarnell at 817-923-1921, ext. 4495.

Continuing Education for Ministry

Southwestern Seminary offers two types of continuing educational opportunities.  First, those who have completed a college or seminary degree, may, upon approval of their application, enroll in courses offered at the level of the degree they have completed.  This applies to all courses, however, prerequisite requirements must be met when they exist. Courses may be taken for credit or audited.  All such work will be noted on a transcript from the Registrar’s Office. Persons interested in continuing education on the master’s level may want to consider a prescribed concentration of courses. Those who successfully complete a prescribed concentration, usually 12 hours, are eligible to receive a master’s certificate from the Seminary recognizing the accomplishment.

A second opportunity for continuing education is found among the many workshops, conferences, and seminars hosted or sponsored by the Seminary through The Riley Center for Leadership Development. A full listing of these opportunities can be found on the Seminary website. Most of these workshops, conferences, and seminars are open to the public for a modest registration fee. In some cases, transcripted course credit is available for approved applicants upon completion of extra syllabus requirements.

Language/Culture Ministry Training Programs

In addition to its regular programs of study, the seminary has specialized programs that offer instruction in Spanish, German, and Korean. At the graduate level, Southwestern Seminary offers a series of courses in Spanish that culminate in the completion of a concentration in Hispanic Studies. The seminary also has a Doctor of Ministry Program for students residing in Korea and a Master of Arts in Theology program in Bonn, Germany. These and other programs demonstrate the seminary's commitment to train pastors and church leaders for the numerous socio-linguistic groups in this country and around the world.

The Scarborough Institute for Church Planting and Growth

The L. R. Scarborough Institute for Church Planting and Growth is dedicated to the task of equipping leaders who will grow theologically sound and culturally relevant churches in the twenty-first century. Founded in 1993, the Institute seeks to attain its goals by:

• Utilizing faculty scholars as a church growth think tank and promoting church planting and church growth research.
• Involving students in summer, semester, and year-long church planting internships and also in International Mission Board, North American Mission Board and State Convention mentorships in such areas as: Church Starting, Church Growth, Multi-housing Ministries, Ministers of Missions, Prison Ministry, and Student Pastorates.
• Featuring church planting and church growth conferences.
• Coordinating the annual Spring Evangelism Practicum.
• Participating with the North American Mission Board in the Nehemiah Church Planting project.
• Supervising the Urban Evangelism Practicum.
• Providing demographic materials for student and faculty research.
• Participating in national and international research projects such as the Mission Atlas Project.

For further information contact:

The Scarborough Institute
PO Box 22598, Fort Worth TX 76122
Phone: (817) 923-1921 ext. 6600

World Missions Center

The heartbeat of the World Missions Center revolves around enhancing understanding of the biblical basis for missions, increasing awareness of God’s work among all peoples, and assisting in identifying and embracing roles in God’s mission.  This is accomplished through mentoring students, mobilizing students, and connecting students to the world.

Please contact the World Missions Center Team with any questions or comments.

PO Box 22418
Fort Worth , TX 76122-0418

1-817-923-1921 extension 7500
Email: wmc@swbts.edu

Oxford Study Program

Southwestern's Oxford Summer Study Program is designed to give students the opportunity to earn master's level course credit while studying in Oxford. Classes are taught by members of the seminary's faculty.

Along with classroom study, the Oxford Program includes several on-site visits to historical venues throughout Great Britain. Travel is provided by chartered coach and includes stops at such places as the home of William Carey, Stratford-upon-Avon, London, Canterbury, and several cathedrals.

The cost of the program varies from year-to-year and includes all accommodations at Oxford, all meals while in England, tips, and fees to the Seminary. The Oxford Study Program is conducted under the auspices of the Center for Theological Research.

Further information about the Oxford Summer Study Program is available by contacting the program's director by email: oxford@swbts.edu or by mail: Dr. Malcolm Yarnell, Center for Theological Research, SWBTS, PO Box 22687, Fort Worth, TX 76122.

Traveling Scholar Program

The Traveling Scholar Office provides opportunities for students to enrich their educational experience through study tours in a variety of locations around the globe. The opportunities provided through the Traveling Scholar Office extend beyond the normal content delivery of a course by providing hands-on learning experiences in a variety of cross-cultural and historical settings that enhance the learning outcomes of courses offered at Southwestern. In past years, students have visited Turkey, North Africa, Israel, and Reformation Europe. Credit is offered for many of these trips through special classes offered during the trip. Cost of tuition is in addition to the cost of the tour.
 
Students are invited to join the adventure and expand their horizons through the multiple trips offered by the Traveling Scholar Office.

For more information on how you can be involved, contact the director of the Traveling Scholar Office at ext. 6830.

Student Life and Campus Services

Alumni Association

The Southwestern Alumni Association is a global extension of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary’s community of faith and learning.  This extended community includes over 40,000 Southwesterners engaging in Christian ministry in every state of the nation and on various continents of the globe.

The Alumni Office seeks to encourage you in ministry, connect you with community and challenge you in your continued academic endeavors.  The Alumni Association also raises financial support for a variety of scholarships, programs, institutional projects and special needs for current and future students.

Southwesterners hold alumni events annually in conjunction with state or regional Baptist convention meetings as well as class reunions and other special events.  Our national alumni luncheon is held during the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting.

Regular publications, e-mail bulletins, an Alumni Web page, and periodic mailings are ways that the seminary continues its ministry to the alumni community. The Alumni Office keeps current biographical information on all former students, which is available for inquiries from individuals, churches, institutions, and other organizations. The information which is provided is as follows: Degree Received, Former Places of Service, Spouse’s Name, and Address.

To maintain accurate alumni contact information, alumni are asked to keep their information up to date by contacting the Alumni Office when changes to directory information need to be made. Former students may obtain, update, or request withholding of directory information by notifying the Alumni Office in writing at: P.O. Box 22500, Fort Worth, Texas, 76122. The Alumni Office can also be reached by phone at (817) 923-1921 ext. 7200, or by e-mail at alumni@swbts.edu.

Awards

Awards are presented annually to students selected by the faculty on the basis of outstanding achievements in the various areas of study for which awards have been established.

General Awards

G. R. and Jessie Klempnauer Memorial Award. This honor is chosen by directors of the Student Services Division and is presented to a graduating student in any of the three schools, who shows outstanding involvement in a local church while attending seminary. The student's potential for future ministry in a local Southern Baptist church is also taken into consideration.

James R. Leitch Memorial Award. This honor is awarded to a student who has satisfactorily completed the first year of studies toward an undergraduate degree. Selection is made by the Vice President of Business Administration and the Associate Vice President of Business Administration for Operations from diploma students who have shown an interest in bi-vocational ministry, ministry in a pioneer area, or other like areas of ministry. The student must possess leadership abilities and display a servant spirit.

School of Church Music Awards

The President's Scholar Award for the School of Church Music is in recognition of student achievement and in affirmation of Southwestern's continuing commitment to academic excellence. Annually the School of Church Music faculty chooses a student to be recommended to the president to be the President's Scholar based on Christian commitment, personal character, and scholastic achievement.

Lester E. Harrell Memorial Award is given to an outstanding School of Church Music degree student.

Carolyn Lott Award in Instrumental Church Music is given to an outstanding performer in the instrumental concentration or a composition student composing and/or arranging outstanding instrumental music for the church.

James McKinney Outstanding Performer Award is awarded to a student who is judged by the applied music faculty to be the outstanding performer in the School of Church Music.

Edwin McNeely Music Award is presented to a Southern Baptist student with degree concentration in voice, music ministry, or conducting; based on character, personality and ability shown in leadership of congregational singing and public worship.

Wayne (Polly) McNeely Piano Award is given to a piano student for outstanding achievement.

Evelyn Marney Phillips Music Education Award is presented as a memorial to Evelyn Marney Phillips for outstanding achievement in music education, especially with children's choirs.

J. D. Riddle Memorial Award is presented to a qualified music student.

School of Church and Family Ministries Awards

The President's Scholar Award for the School of Church and Family Ministries is in recognition of student achievement and in affirmation of Southwestern's continuing commitment to academic excellence. Annually, the School of Church and Family Ministries faculty chooses a student to be recommended to the president to be the President's Scholar based on Christian commitment, personal character, and scholastic achievement.

Albert G. and Ethel Marsh Memorial Award was established by Dr. Glenn Marsh, a Kentucky physician and brother of Leon Marsh, Distinguished Professor of Foundations of Education, Emeritus, in memory of their parents. This award benefits the outstanding Doctor of Philosophy student selected by the committee for advanced studies in the School of Church and Family Ministries on the basis of scholarship, experience, and potential for leadership.

The Philip H. Briggs Student Ministry Award was established by family and friends of Dr. Philip H. Briggs as an expression of their love for Christ, Christian education and those preparing for student ministry at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

R. Othal Feather Award in Administration is presented to the outstanding student in the School of Church and Family Ministries with the highest academic rating in administration courses.

R. Othal Feather Award in Educational Evangelism is given to a doctor of education or doctor of ministry student doing research in educational evangelism or to a master's student who has obtained excellent ratings in educational evangelism.

Layden and Granger Award in Childhood Education was established by David and Marcia McQuitty in the honor of their mothers Lillian Layden and Juanita Granger who faithfully taught preschoolers and children in Sunday School. It is given to a student possessing an excellent academic record, commitment and potential for effectiveness in childhood ministries.

Joe Davis Heacock Award is presented to an outstanding first year master of educational ministries student.

Elizabeth G. Price Memorial Award is made from a fund endowed by J. M. Price in memory of his mother to the young woman in the Church and Family Ministries graduating class in May who makes the highest average grade during her seminary experience.

J. M. Price Award is presented to the first year student in the School of Church and Family Ministries judged by the faculty to have qualities for making an outstanding contribution in his/her field.

J. P. Price Memorial Award is given to the young man with the highest grade average in the School of Church and Family Ministries May graduating class.

Claudia Wingate Martin Children's Ministry Award was established by Dr. Hubert R. Martin, Jr. in honor of his wife and is given to the female graduate with the highest grade point average in the School of Church and Family Ministries who is actively involved in children's ministry.

School of Theology Awards

The President's Scholar Award for the School of Theology is in recognition of student achievement and in affirmation of Southwestern's continuing commitment to academic excellence. Annually the School of Theology faculty chooses a student to be recommended to the president to be the President's Scholar based on Christian commitment, personal character, and scholastic achievement.

Robert A. Baker Award in Church History is presented to the outstanding student in church history studies.

C. W. Brister Pastoral Ministry Award is given to the outstanding graduate in the School of Theology in the field of pastoral ministry.

Janet Copeland Hebrew Language Award is given to the top first year Hebrew language student.

Walter Thomas Conner Memorial Award is presented to a member of the graduating class whose work in the department of theology is judged exceptional.

James Leo and Myrta Ann Garrett Award in Historical Theology is presented each year to a theology student who has demonstrated the best academic performance in courses in historical theology.

The Marian Vaughan Award, established by Curtis and Frances Vaughan, is presented to the student having the best record in New Testament Greek.

Albert Venting Jr. Memorial Award is presented to a deserving member of the graduating class in the School of Theology.

M. E. and Myrtle Williamson Memorial Award is made to the doctor of ministry student who submits the most outstanding project prospectus during the year preceding the award date.

Fish School of Evangelism and Missions

The President's Scholar Award for the School of Evangelism and Missions is in recognition of student achievement and in affirmation of Southwestern's continuing commitment to academic excellence. Annually the School of Evangelism and Missions faculty chooses a student to be recommended to the president to be the President's Scholar based on Christian commitment, personal character, and scholastic achievement.

Inez Gilliam Crawford Female International Student Award is presented to the graduating Southern Baptist female international evangelism and missions student with the highest grade point average during her final year.

W. H. and Melba Justice International Student Award is presented to a graduating international student who demonstrates high academic achievement, dedication to Jesus Christ, personal character, promise in ministry and commitment in ministry to internationals in America or abroad.

The R. S. and Pearl Hopson Missions Award is presented to an outstanding graduating student at the master's level who is preparing for foreign missions service.

Malcolm McDow Evangelism Award is given to the graduating student in the School of Evangelism and Missions with outstanding achievement in the study and the ministry of evangelism.

Melba McDow Evangelism Award is given to the graduating student in the School of Evangelism and Missions with outstanding achievement in missions.

W. Fred Swank Evangelism Award is presented to a graduating student who currently is a pastor of a Southern Baptist church and whose preaching exemplifies an evangelistic style message.

W. Oscar Thompson Jr. Memorial Award in Evangelism is given to an outstanding student in the School of Theology.

Calendaring

The seminary maintains a master calendar to facilitate special events and campus utilization. The Calendar Office is located in room 269 of The Riley Center, phone extension 2440. The seminary's facilities are utilized not only for academic and administrative needs, but they are available to faculty, staff, students, alumni, and trustees for other functions. Southwestern also encourages Southern Baptist churches and agencies to utilize our campus facilities. Please contact the Calendar Office to receive more information on scheduling an event at Southwestern.

Chapel

Chapel services are conducted each day, Tuesday through Thursday, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. in . The period is designed as an opportunity for the entire seminary family to worship and rejoice together. Attendance is expected. CDs, audio cassettes, and video tapes of chapel messages are available from the Audio Visual Learning Center in Roberts Library.

Special Weeks and Lectures

Southwestern seeks to involve the seminary community in special emphases, programs, and lectures.

Northcutt Lectures

The Jesse and Fannie Northcutt Lectures on Preaching and Pastoral Ministries were established in 1976 by the board of trustees. They have been funded by gifts from Mr. and Mrs. Ray L. Graham of New Braunfels, Texas, the Northcutts, and friends. Northcutt began his service at Southwestern Seminary in 1939 and was professor, dean, and vice president.

Day-Higginbotham Lectures

The Day-Higginbotham Lectures were established by an endowment fund in 1965 donated by Mrs. Edwin M. Reardon, III as a memorial to the late Paul Clanton Higginbotham and to Mr. and Mrs. Riley Day, Mrs. Reardon’s parents.

Huber L. Drumwright, Jr. Lectures in New Testament

These lectures were established in 1987 by Minette Williams Drumwright as a memorial to her late husband. Drumwright, a former pastor, served on the New Testament faculty at Southwestern for almost 30 years and was dean of the School of Theology for seven years. The Drumwright Lectures are a part of the Annual Pastors Conference.

Founder’s Day

The seminary was chartered on March 14, 1908. A special Founder’s Day address is delivered each year by a distinguished scholar. The B. H. Carroll Award, the highest recognition made by the Institutional Advancement Division, is presented on Founder’s Day at a special luncheon.

Convocation

The initial chapel of each semester unites new students with continuing students and faculty in an appearance of the entire seminary family before the Lord.

Church Music Workshop

An annual church music workshop is scheduled each spring semester with an outstanding visiting faculty, recitalists, and choral groups. Church musicians from all over the nation and students enrolled in the School of Church Music participate.

Pastors Conference

The annual Pastors Conference, conducted each fall, is sponsored by Southwestern’s Center for Leadership Development and the School of Theology. The Conference deals with contemporary ministries, Bible study, and practical issues of ministry.

Youth Ministry Lab

For over 25 years, Southwestern has sponsored a national conference for ministers and laypersons who work with students. The conference is planned and led by seminary students.

Local Church Membership Requirement

The purpose of Southwestern is to provide theological education for individuals engaging in Christian ministry. The role of the local church is important in this training and nurturing endeavor. Each student is required annually to furnish a certification of church membership. Special instructions regarding local church membership are below:

1. If a student is a Southern Baptist and a member of a non-Southern Baptist church, he or she will be required to pay non-Southern Baptist fees.
2. If a student wishes to change his or her denomination to Southern Baptist in order to receive the Southern Baptist Cooperative Program Scholarship, he or she must meet the following conditions:
   1. Demonstrate a desire to serve in a Southern Baptist church after graduation.
   2. After becoming a Southern Baptist church member, the student must initiate the change of denomination process by requesting and completing a change of denomination form from the Office of the Registrar. Fees for the semester are based upon the denomination of record at the time of registration unless a change of denomination form is received during the add period.

Any questions regarding local church membership should be directed to the Office of the Registrar.

Computer Access Requirement

All seminary students are expected to have regular access to a personal computer and reliable/high speed internet access. While it is ideal that a student have their own personal laptop, Southwestern provides additional computer access through the Roberts Library computer lab. Students must be able to write, format, and transfer documents in Microsoft Word format. Southwestern recommends the following basic specifications for both PC and Mac users:

PC users:
• Microsoft Office 2007 (or greater)
• Windows® XP (service pack 3), Vista (32/64 bit), Windows® 7
Install latest service packs
• Pentium 450-megahertz (MHz) or faster processor
• 180MB hard disk space available
• 256 MB RAM
• Antivirus software

Mac users:
• Microsoft Word 2008 for Mac
• Mac OS X (10.5.6)
• PowerPC or Intel Macintosh 450 MHz or higher
• Hard disk with 180 MB available
• Minimum 256 MB of available RAM
• Antivirus software

The computer specifications listed above for both PC and Mac computers allow students to operate a software program called EndNote, which students receive for free as part of a seminary site-license agreement. Students may use EndNote and a manuscript template to accomplish formatting requirements specified in the Southwestern Seminary Manual of Style. Students should refer to the EndNote and Formatting resource page for more information.

During their first semester, new Southwestern students receive 3 weeks of training through a Blackboard course called the E-License test, which instructs new students on some of the basics of how to use their computer in the E-Learning environment at Southwestern Seminary. Students may access the E-License resource page for more information.

Copy Center

The seminary provides copy services to students, faculty, and staff. The Copy Center is located in the Naylor Student Center and may be contacted at 817-923-1921 ext. 2679 (COPY).

Counseling and the Walsh Counseling Center

The Scriptures teach us to “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ” (Gal. 6:2) and instructs us, “Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing.” (I Thess. 5:11) Southwestern encourages every student and staff member first to invest personally and eagerly into his local church as his biblical and authoritative fellowship in Christ. This is God’s plan, and the local church must be the heart of the life and ministry of the student, not simply a goal and place of ministry after graduation. While Southwestern Seminary is not the local church, we are a community of God’s people serving together according to His calling upon each life individually and all of us corporately. We pray for one another, encourage one another, and exhort one another in the lives we live in Christ.

We all need wisdom in applying the Scriptures to our daily lives, especially in the rough places and in times of crisis. When that need arises among us, our students may find great resources of wisdom and encouragement among our godly faculty members. Often our students find that the men and women of our seminary faculty provide sufficient insight under the leadership of the Holy Spirit to overcome that rough place or crisis.

Our faculty members who teach counseling and who have been called by God to the counseling ministry can be contacted individually or through the Walsh Counseling Center. Southwestern faculty members never charge or expect financial payment to help others in their struggles by sharing the riches of the wisdom and encouragement of God’s Word.

Dining Services

Southwestern provides all food service needs for our students, faculty, staff and visiting guests through our internal Dining Services Department.  Meals are provided daily in the Southwestern Dining Room and Wild Bill's Cafe, our theme cafe which serves gourmet coffees, homemade breakfast, fresh sandwiches, Blue Bell ice cream and other specialty items.  Hours of operation and specific menu information are available by calling 817-923-1921 extension 2233 (CAFE).  Dining Services also coordinates all catering events for the campus with a wide selection of food choices.  For more information about services and catering options, please call Southwestern Dining Services at 817-923-1921 extension 2230.

Employment

Campus Employment

Opportunities for campus employment are available in many areas including:

• secretary/clerical
• shipping/receiving, purchasing
• skilled crafts: plumbing, carpentry, electrical, heating/air conditioning, appliance repair, auto mechanic
• grounds
• custodial
• general labor

Applications for employment are received in the Human Resources Office online. The Human Resources Office is located in Scarborough Hall 111. Placement is made on the basis of skills and job availability at the time of arrival. Information may be obtained by writing the Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 22480, Fort Worth, Texas 76122, or by calling (817) 923-1921, ext. 6200, or by emailing employment@swbts.edu.  Current job openings are also posted on the Seminary website www.swbts.edu/hr.

Non-SBC Employment

Numerous off-campus employment opportunities are presented through the Church Minister Relations office for prospective students, students, student spouses and alumni. These opportunities are posted on the seminary website at www.swbts.edu/joblist.

 

Ministry Positions

The office of Church Minister Relations, located in Fleming 109, seeks to assist students and alumni in finding opportunities for ministry during and after seminary. Church Minister Relations also provides information regarding available positions in Southern Baptist churches and resources relating to search committees.

Hundreds of Southern Baptist churches are located within driving distance of the seminary. Church Minister Relations makes every effort to assist these churches and Southwestern students join together in a fruitful ministry. In addition, more than a thousand requests are received each year from churches across the United States who are interested in students and alumni to fill church staff positions.

Southwestern Seminary recognizes (1) that God’s leadership is primary in the calling of ministers, (2) that each individual is responsible for securing opportunities for ministry, whether in a volunteer or staff capacity, and (3) that local churches, as autonomous entities, have the initiative in seeking a minister, while the seminary provides helpful information and guidance when requested.

Students desiring assistance in finding a ministry position should consult the Church Minister Relations office for assistance establishing a student/alumni ministry profile. Resumes will be shared with Southern Baptist churches, institutions, and agencies (via e-mail) upon their request through the SBC Church Connection. Interviews between churches and candidates are arranged by the two when the churches make contact with those candidates of their choosing. All Non-SBC opportunities will be posted on the seminary website’s job list.

Church Minister Relations’ primary objective is to bring people together who, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, determine that a relationship will be profitable to the work of the local church or the denominational agency as well as God’s kingdom.

To contact Church Minister Relations call (817)923-1921 ext 6330 or e-mail churchministerrelations@swbts.edu.

Click here to go to the Church Minister Relations website.

Ethical Conduct

General Information

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and its subsidiary the College at Southwestern are Christian institutions whose primary purpose is to conduct a program of undergraduate and graduate theological education designed to equip both men and women for effective Christian leadership in church-related ministries and other areas where theological training is necessary.

1. It is required that students preparing for Christian ministry and admitted into this institution will conduct themselves in a manner deemed by the institution as conduct becoming of a Southern Baptist minister.
2. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and the College at Southwestern are educational institutions committed to a high standard of academic integrity. As such, any student who submits work as part of the requirements for a course thereby asserts that the student personally has done that work and that it has not been submitted for credit in any other course without permission. Unless credit is explicitly given to sources, the student is asserting that the words and/or the thoughts are the student's own original work. Falling short of these standards is academic dishonesty.
3. The institution may take disciplinary action should any ethical standard of an academic and/or personal nature be violated. In the case of academic dishonesty (see item 2 above) breaches of this standard will result in the failure of the assignment along with further possible disciplinary measures as outlined below. All cases of plagiarism will be reported to the Vice President for Student Services and will be kept on file. The institution recognizes a professor’s authority to undertake disciplinary actions concerning any of his students in the context of his classroom. Generally, violations of the institution's ethical conduct policy include, but are not limited to:
   1. Academic dishonesty, including cheating, submitting without approval work originally prepared by the student for another course, and plagiarism, which is essentially submitting as one's own work material prepared in whole or in part by another person while failing to give proper credit on papers for sources used.
   2. Use or possession of beverage alcohol or illegal drugs;
   3. The use of tobacco products;
   4. Heterosexual misconduct, homosexual behavior, or any other form of sexual misconduct.
   5. Giving false or incomplete statements to the institution orally or in writing including, but not limited to, one's application for admission or registration, or the altering of records;
   6. Financial irresponsibility;
   7. Fighting; abusive or vulgar language;
   8. Theft of institutional or personal property;
   9. Violation of the institution’s academic regulations and policies;
   10. Neglect, disregard, or breach of established institutional policies that govern the use of any property or facility.
   11. Behavior, verbal, physical, or emotional, which is demeaning, harassing, or abusive of another person; and behavior that is profane or vulgar.
   12. Disrespect or abuse directed toward any faculty member, school administrator, or staff person.
   13. Students and their families are expected to dress in modest attire. The institution’s position is that immodest clothing damages one’s Christian testimony, so clothes such as short skirts, shorts, and tank tops are not appropriate. Hats, caps, and shorts are not allowed in class or in chapel. Ear jewelry is prohibited for men and other body piercings are prohibited for both males and females.
   14. Members of the opposite sex who are not married may not be alone together in campus housing. Members of the opposite sex may visit each other in their apartments between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. Friday through Saturday, provided there are at least three people in the apartment at all times and no apartment mates object.
   15. Any student in the process of marital separation or divorce must notify the Vice President for Student Services and Communications and may be required to cease studies to give full attention to the protection and restoration of the family.
4. Students involved in a criminal or civil infraction are accountable to civil authorities but may also be subject to discipline by the institution. Neither Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary nor the College at Southwestern will be bound to or limited by civil authority actions.
5. It is the intent of student discipline, in keeping with Galatians 6:1-2, to exercise genuine Christian concern in dealings with students and create occasions for learning, personal growth, and professional development. The welfare of the student, of the seminary community, and of the churches is the primary concern.
6. In the attempt to make this a truly responsible and redemptive community, it is expected that students, faculty, administration, and staff will jointly accept the responsibility of reporting such actions as may be unacceptable, unethical, or detrimental to a Christian academic community or to the ministries that they serve. All apparent violations of the ethical conduct policies are to be reported to the Vice President for Student Services for timely investigation and such action as may be necessary.

Organization

1. Most disciplinary action will be handled by the Vice President for Student Services or a school official that he appoints.
2. Upon the discretion of the Vice President for Student Services, an Ethical Conduct Committee may be assembled. The Ethical Conduct Committee will be comprised of the Vice President for Student Services as chairman; the academic dean or a faculty representative of the school in which the student is registered; the Registrar or administrative representative; and as ex officio the General Counsel. On a case by case basis any other seminary or college faculty or staff member may be appointed by the committee chairman to serve as well. This committee will hear the evidence and present a recommendation to the Vice President for Student Services.
3. The Vice President for Student Services or an appointed school official will then decide whether or not the student has been in violation of regulations or standards of ethical conduct; or whether or not the student has conducted himself/herself in any way contrary to the standards and references set forth by the institution including, but not limited to, those set forth in the Catalog.
4. The Vice President for Student Services or an appointed school official will notify the student of the decision.
5. The Vice President for Student Services, the Executive Vice President and the President of the institution have full authority to handle disciplinary matters, as they deem necessary.

Ethical Conduct Disciplinary Action

Disciplinary actions include, but are not limited to:

1. Reprimand and disciplinary probation;
2. Reprimand, disciplinary probation, and loss of credit in course or courses where dishonest work was done;
3. Temporary suspension with time and terms of re-admission indicated;
4. Indefinite suspension with time and terms of re-admission not indicated;
5. Permanent dismissal; and
6. Any of the above may be noted on the student's transcript and may be removed at the discretion of the Vice President for Student Services, the Executive Vice President, or the President of the institution.

Mental/Emotional Health

The Vice President for Student Services or an appointed school official that he appoints will also deal with students who exhibit abnormal mental or emotional health. Actions may include, but are not limited to:

1. Counseling from an approved counselor;
2. Temporary suspension with time and terms of re-admission indicated;
3. Permanent suspension.

Appeals Process

If a student wishes to appeal a decision of the Vice President for Student Services or an appointed school official he/she may do so by asking the Executive Vice President and Provost to review the matter first. In such a case the Executive Vice President and Provost has the prerogative to deny a hearing of the appeal, or hear the appeal and uphold the decisions of the Vice President for Student Services, amend the Vice President for Student Services’ decision, and/or reverse the action entirely. Should the Executive Vice President and Provost not take up the appeal, or if the student desires to challenge the decision of the Executive Vice President and Provost, the student may appeal to the President of the seminary. In such a case the President also has the prerogative to deny a hearing of the appeal, or hear the appeal and uphold the decisions of Vice President for Student Services and/or the Executive Vice President and Provost, amend Vice President for Student Services and/or Provost decisions, and/or reverse the decisions entirely. In the event that the President chooses not to hear the appeal, the decision of either the Vice President for Student Services, or that of the Executive Vice President and Provost will stand. If the President chooses to hear the appeal he will proceed to render a final decision from which there shall be no further review or appeal. The President may render immediate disciplinary decisions upon matters which are brought before him as he deems necessary.

Sexual Harassment Policy

Southwestern Seminary exists to provide theological education for individuals engaging in Christian ministry and seeks to be a community of faith and learning that develops spiritual leaders with a passion for Christ and the Bible, a love for people and the skills to minister effectively in a rapidly changing world.  It is our desire, therefore to provide a place for spiritual growth, work and study, free of all forms of sexual intimidation and exploitation. Students, faculty and staff should understand that the Seminary will not tolerate such activity and those individuals who engage in such behavior will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. 

Sexual harassment may be defined as, but not limited to, unwelcome or offensive sexual advances, requests for sexual impropriety, unwanted or uninvited verbal suggestions or comments of a sexual nature, or objectionable physical contact. Suggestions that academic or employment admonishments or rewards will follow the refusal or acceptance of sexual advances, or actions that unreasonably impede with an individual’s work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment, constitute a violation of the Seminary’s ethical standards and will not be tolerated.  Whenever such harassment is demonstrated and reported, the Seminary will take the necessary corrective actions, as well as measures to protect the reporting employee, and prevent further harassment. 

Sexual harassment should be reported directly to the Vice President of Business Administration who will investigate and work for resolution. In order for a complaint to be processed, the complaint must be filed within 120 days of the alleged unlawful discriminatory action or sexual harassment, or within 120 days of the complainant learning of the discriminatory action or sexual harassment. Accusations that are proven to be false and made with malicious intent will also be treated with the same level of severity. 

Weapons Policy

The possession or use of firearms or other weapons on seminary premises by any employee, student, vendor, or other visitor is strictly prohibited. Any exception to this policy must be authorized in advance by the President.

Child Endangerment and Abandonment

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary supports state law regarding Child Protective Services guidelines. These guidelines state that a parent/guardian is legally responsible for the welfare and protection of a child up to the age of 18. Children under seven years of age are considered especially vulnerable.

Children should not be left unattended or placed in any situation which might cause harm or injury to a child. Children should be under adult supervision at all times in seminary housing, buildings, and facilities.

Drug Policy

Drug Abuse Policy and Penalties

Students enrolled in Southwestern are subject to disciplinary action for the possession, manufacture, use, sale, or distribution (by either sale or gift) of any quantity of any prescription drug or controlled substance or for being under the influence of any prescription drug or controlled substance, except for the use of medication in accordance with the instructions of a licensed physician. Possession of paraphernalia associated with the use, possession, or manufacture of a prescription drug or controlled substance is also prohibited.

The seminary prohibits the unlawful possession, use, manufacture, or distribution of illicit drugs by employees. The penalty for violation of the seminary’s policy on drug and alcohol abuse may range from a reprimand to suspension without pay for an appropriate period or termination of employment. In addition to sanctions imposed by Southwestern for violation of the Drug Policy, a student may be subject to regulations of civil authorities. Various local, state and federal regulations prohibit the illegal use, possession, and distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol. The Seminary reserves the right to refer students to court authorities for any behavior that is in violation of the law.

Drug Abuse Counseling

Southwestern is not equipped to offer drug or alcohol rehabilitation programs. Students or employees should contact the Walsh Counseling Center, located at 4540 Frazier Ave., 817-921-8790, for information and referral to a program available in the area.

Grievance Procedure

Preface

Seminary policy grants to the administration and faculty of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary the authority to develop and administer the processes for study and other issues related to student life at the Fort Worth campus and other campuses established for academic pursuits. Students are expected to conform to expectations and standards of performance and conduct. The same polity that establishes the governance of academic and administrative affairs, however, allows the student the opportunity to seek recourse from what they consider to be unfair or unjust evaluations or processes. In the case of doctoral students, grievance procedures and decisions are established and administered by each doctoral committee.

Before completing the following application for grievance for redress, the student should:

1. Review documents that address the situation - syllabi, policies and procedures, etc.
2. Prayerfully consider the validity of the grievance.
3. In keeping with Matthew 18, discuss the issue with the professor or administrator involved.
4. If the issue cannot be resolved at this level, then the student should follow the Student Grievance Process as described below.
   

It is the policy of the seminary to evaluate seriously student grievances and either resolve the problems brought by the student or make appropriate recommendations to the appropriate office for such resolution. Procedures are established below for addressing student grievances in academic issues, administrative issues relating to process or procedures, and ethical conduct issues.

The grievance process described below begins with the completion of a student-initiated application for review, the Student Grievance Form. It is the responsibility of the administrative assistant/associate in the appropriate school or division of the seminary to coordinate the process for grievance including the scheduling of meetings.

Section I

For Grievances of Academic Issues Related to Grades and Course Information

The seminary specifically assigns to the individual faculty member responsibility for establishing grade criteria and the subsequent assignment of grades upon evaluation of student work.
(Matters related to drop and add and absences are dealt with by petition through the Registrar's Office.)

1. The student completes, signs, and delivers the Student Grievance form to the Dean's Office.
2. The administrative assistant will forward the form to a Grievance Committee comprised of persons appointed by the dean. The student may recommend to the dean a seminary student or faculty member to serve on the committee.
3. A member of the Grievance Committee will meet with the student and professor(s) involved and attempt to establish a resolution to the grievance.
4. The Grievance Committee will meet with the student and professor(s) involved and attempt to establish a resolution to the grievance.
5. If the issue cannot be resolved by the Grievance Committee, then that committee will forward the matter (with documentation) to the dean of the school.
6. The dean of the school will meet with the student and the applicable professor(s) and make a final decision with regard to the school.
7. The administrative assistant to the dean of the school will file a record of the transactions and information developed.
8. In the event the student files a grievance with the Academic Council after the process described above, the report of the Grievance Committee and final disposition by the dean of the school will be the only official documents provided to the Academic Council. The decision of the Academic Council is final.

Section II

For Grievances of Administrative Issues Related to Faculty Conduct, Performance, Attitude, and Course Content

1. The student completes, signs, and delivers the Student Grievance form to the Dean's Office.
2. If the issue cannot be resolved by the student, faculty member, and dean, the matter may be taken to the Executive Vice President and Provost.
3. The administrative assistant to the dean of the school will file a record of the transactions and information developed. If the matter cannot be resolved by the student, faculty member, dean, and Executive Vice President and Provost, the matter may be taken to the President.

Section III

For Grievances of Administrative Issues Related to Support Services

1. The student completes, signs, and delivers the Student Grievance form to the Dean's Office.
2. The administrative assistant will forward the form to a Grievance Committee comprised of persons appointed by the dean. The student may recommend to the dean a seminary student or faculty member to serve on the committee.
3. A member of the Grievance Committee will meet with the student and professor(s) or administrator(s) involved and attempt to establish a resolution to the grievance.
4. The Grievance Committee will meet with the student and professor(s) involved and attempt to establish a resolution to the grievance.
5. If the issue cannot be resolved by the Grievance Committee, then they will forward to the vice president for the division a recommendation for resolution.
6. The vice president will meet with the student and the applicable professor(s) or administrator(s) and make a final decision with regard to the division.
7. The administrative associate to the appropriate vice president will file a record of the transactions and information developed.
8. In the event the student files a grievance with the President’s Cabinet after the process described above, the report of the Grievance Committee and the vice president’s final disposition will be the only official documents provided the President’s Cabinet. The decision of the President’s Cabinet is final.

Guest Housing

67 guest rooms are offered for use by guests of the Southwestern family, 55 in The Riley Center, six in Fort Worth Hall, and six in Barnard Hall. These rooms are available to the Seminary Family (including students, faculty, staff, their families and guests), Alumni, Trustees, members of SBC churches, conference attendees, and those having official business on campus. Rooms are not available to the general public. Reservations, payments, and checking in and out must be handled at the Guest Housing Office located in the Ray I. Riley Alumni Center. You may contact them in the following ways:

Guest Housing
P.O. Box 22566
Fort Worth, TX 76122-0566
email: guests@swbts.edu
817-921-8800

Health Services

Seminary Health Program

The Seminary provides health services through our on campus clinic, located at 4501 Stanley Ave. The campus clinic is staffed with one physician and two registered nurses who will provide general family practice and minor urgent care. The clinic serves faculty, staff, students, dependents and campus guests at reduced fees. Patient hours are

Monday and Friday                                     8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday and Wednesday                             8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.; 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Thursday                                                     8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.; 12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

For more information or to schedule an appointment please call 817-921-8880, or ext. 8880 from campus.   

The seminary has also arranged for health services with Care Now, located at 7400 McCart Avenue for evening and weekend needs when the campus clinic is closed. Care Now also provides general family practice and minor emergency care. A $15.00 fee is charged per office visit.

Prescription Drug Benefit Program

This program will allow you to receive discounted drugs from a number of different drug stores and chains such as Albertsons Food and Drug, Eckerd, Wal-Mart, etc. The discounted drug program is available without any enrollment cost to the student. The student becomes eligible at the time of enrollment in the seminary. This program also includes any dependents of the student. In addition, there is a mail-in portion of the drug program which will allow for deeper discounting. It is designed for individuals on maintenance drugs and offers a 90-day supply per order.

Health Insurance

All students are encouraged to carry some type of health coverage for themselves and their families. The seminary does not furnish health insurance for the student or his/her family and is not responsible for providing health care or financial support for health care bills.

The Office of the Director of Student Life, Naylor Student Center 113, seminary extension 7360, will provide information about insurance that is offered through GuideStone Financial Resources. Representatives from GuideStone Financial Resources are on campus during the week of orientation and registration. GuideStone Financial Resources offers a number of medical plans to students.

Students are not limited to health insurance coverage by GuideStone Financial Resources and may choose a private agency or may be covered by an employer while attending seminary.

Student Housing

Housing is available for approved and enrolled students. Once the application for admission to the school has been approved, individuals may apply for housing. Prospective residents are encouraged to apply early.

Housing applications, accompanied by the required deposit ($150.00 for all housing), should be sent to the Business Office, P.O. Box 22480, Fort Worth, TX 76122-0480. Occupancy in all housing is restricted to students enrolled for a minimum of 6 hours of classroom credit (excluding Internet credit) per semester (spring and fall) and paying a student service fee. A combination of classroom credit hours and Internet credit hours may not be used to meet the per hour semester requirement. The credit hours must be toward an approved Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary degree, The College at Southwestern degree, or diploma program. To maintain occupancy, tenants must pay rent on or before the first day of each month. A late fee will be assessed on the 10th day of each month if the rent is not paid by 4:00 p.m. that day. The maximum number of years a student may receive housing services while working on a basic degree or diploma program is seven. Only individuals enrolled in an advanced degree program will be eligible to stay in student housing beyond the seven years. Tenants must remain in good academic and financial standing with the seminary and are subject to the school's ethical conduct policy.

The seminary provides over 750 housing units. Included are one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, duplexes, and houses, both furnished and unfurnished. There are also residence halls with accommodations for single men and women. See the Residence Halls section for additional information.

The only area in which pets are permitted is a designated area of Carroll Park. Each pet must be pre-approved through the housing office. Pets in all other housing areas are not allowed, even temporarily, anywhere within the Leased Premises or the Housing Community. This rule also applies to Carroll Park for animals that have not been pre-approved. Click here for more information about applying for the pet area in Carroll Park.

Note: Service animals are not considered to be pets. A service animal is any guide dog, signal dog, or other animal individually trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability. Service animals perform some of the functions and tasks that the individual with a disability cannot perform for him or herself.

Mobile Home Park

The mobile home park is closing July 2010. A mobile home park, located two blocks from the main campus, contains a limited number of mobile homes that may be purchased from the current student owners. Occupants of a mobile home in the park are subject to the housing lease.

Residence Halls

Residence halls for single men and women are located on the main campus, providing single, double, and multiple accommodations. Rooms are furnished with a twin bed, desk, chair, dresser, and bookcase for each resident. All other items must be supplied by the resident. Local telephone dial-tone service is provided in each room.

Housing Fees:

Housing deposit		$150.00
Room rent in residence halls, per month
	Multiple occupancy	$125.00
	Double occupancy	$160.00
	Single occupancy	$190.00
General seminary housing, per month		$285.00-$700.00
Housing transfer fee (non-refundable)		$250.00

*Note: Fees are subject to change.

The Southwestern Gold Card

Student IDs at Southwestern are called Gold Cards. Students receive their Gold Card and information about the card during orientation. These cards enable students to use campus services as well as a means of student identification. For additional information please call Southwestern Outfitters at (817) 923-1921 ext. 2107.

International Student Services

Compliance with Immigration Regulations

International students at Southwestern Seminary are expected to be aware of and in compliance with all federal immigration regulations applicable to them. Southwestern does not admit students who are currently out of status with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) formerly known U. S. Immigration and Naturalization Service. International students must contact the International Student Office to comply with the proper admissions procedures for internationals. International students are allowed to attend only the Fort Worth and J. Dalton Havard campuses. New International students begin only during the fall or spring semesters.

Alien Registration Card

All resident alien applicants must provide a copy of their Alien Registration Card I-551 (green card) with the application.

R-1 Visa and Other Visa Types

Applicants classified as R-1 status for religious work must furnish a copy of their R-1 visa accompanied by their I-94 and employment verification letter from their current employer. All other visa types should contact the International Student Service office about regarding specific admission polices related to thier visa status.

Statement of Financial Support

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires that a student on an F-1 visa provide evidence of adequate financial support, as noted on the I-20 document: "You must demonstrate that you are financially able to support yourself for the entire period of stay in the United States while pursuing a full course of study."

Written Communication Course

A Written Communication Course is now required for all graduate level students for whom English is a second language and English speakers who do not come to seminary with the requisite number of college level English courses. This course will be a two-hour course and will be required during the student's first semester. Academic credit will be given for the master level, but cannot be used as an elective in your chosen degree program.

International Office

International students, current or prospective, needing additional information or assistance may contact the Director for International Students in the Student Services Division. The telephone number is (817) 923-1921, ext. 3970 or you may email us at iss@swbts.edu.

LifeWay Campus Store

The LifeWay Campus Store on the campus of Southwestern is one of the largest theological bookstores in the nation. This store offers a complete line of theological, educational and music books, textbooks, gift items, Bibles, supplies, Southwestern logo items such as apparel, mugs and pens, and other materials for the convenience of students and the local community. Mail order service is available for customers needing items shipped. Hours of operation are Monday to Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except for Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The store is closed on Sundays. Telephone (817) 923-4901.

Parking

Parking regulations and decals are issued to each student or employee with a vehicle at the time of registration or employment. All vehicles parking in a manner that violates current parking regulations are subject to a citation. Parking regulations are also available on the Southwestern web site, in the Cashier’s Office, or by calling (817) 923-1921, extension 7275 (PARK).

Personal Appearance Policy

In the environment of deteriorating moral and social codes in the world of today, it is even more important that students training to be Christian leaders hold high the principles of Christian morality, conduct, and dress. Students and their families are expected to dress in modest attire. The institution’s position is that immodest clothing damages one’s Christian testimony, so clothes such as short skirts, shorts, and tank tops are not appropriate. Hats, caps, and shorts are not allowed in class or in chapel. Ear jewelry is prohibited for men and other body piercings are prohibited for both males and females.

Please Note: Students are not permitted to wear shorts of any style or hats in classrooms or chapel.

Students are guided on this campus by the principles of the Christian gospel. Visitors to the campus should be able to see in seminary students the inward and outward qualities that identify them as ministers of that gospel.

Post Office

Post Office services and postal boxes are available to students, faculty, and staff in the Naylor Student Center. Postal boxes must be secured by residence hall tenants for delivery of mail. Boxes will be rented only after a student's admission is approved. Telephone (817) 923-1921 ext. 2890.

Seminary Publications

The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Catalog is an annual publication and is the official academic publication of the seminary. Academic regulations are outlined in the annual Catalog. The Catalog is available on the seminary's web site.

Southwestern News is the official alumni relations magazine of the seminary and is published four times a year. It is distributed free to all students, parents of students, alumni, and friends of the seminary. It is also available by request.

The Southwestern Journal of Theology is published each semester by the faculty of the School of Theology. It is a scholarly presentation with articles on current theological issues and perspectives and includes book reviews by faculty members. A subscription is required of all theology, and evangelism and missions students and is included in the registration fees. It is also available at the end of registration to music and church and family ministries students who may need it in their theology classes.

The Scroll is the campus newsletter distributed to the students, faculty, and staff and is the official internal communication tool of the seminary family.

Security

Each fall, Campus Security prepares an annual crime report detailing significant crimes taking place on or adjacent to our campus properties. This report provides statistics, as well as information on efforts by the Seminary to prevent crime and how reports of crime are handled.

Seminary security personnel are available by calling (817) 923-1921, extension 2290. Security officers patrol seminary property 24 hours a day.

Campus Picnics

Annual picnics are for the entire seminary family including the families of students, faculty, and staff. These picnics are times of fun and fellowship and are enjoyed by all.

Student Email

At the time of matriculation each student is provided a student email account. This email account is the official means of communication with Southwestern students. Items sent to these accounts include notification of assigned registration times, announcements of campus events, and correspondence from professors. Students are not permitted to forward student email to other email accounts due to technological difficulties that can hinder the reception of student email through those accounts.

Student Life at Southwestern

Our goal in student life at Southwestern Seminary is to create a place where students can enjoy fellowship with one another, participate in stimulating conversations, grow intellectually and spiritually, and provide opportunities to engage in Christian ministry.

Our students come from all over the nation and from many countries around the world making the campus an international center. Their backgrounds include studies in more than 600 colleges and universities. Varied activities are offered each semester for married and single students. The student organizations on campus host numerous fellowships and other activities to enhance the seminary experience. A full slate of recreational and other activities are sponsored through the Recreation and Aerobics Center as well.

Since Southwestern's goal is to prepare individuals for vocational Christian ministry, students devote much of their “free time” in pursuit of their calling through involvement in local churches.

The seminary community provides opportunities for meaningful fellowship, enhancement of personal and family relationships, and personal renewal. The Student Services staff is always available to assist students and their families.

Student Organizations

There are many student organizations in which students and their spouses can participate. These organizations are designed to help the student in the quest for a broader and more effective ministry and to enhance the seminary experience.

Each student is automatically a member of one of the three charter organizations (Theological Fellowship, the Student Association of Educational Ministries, or Zimrah) depending on the school in which the student is enrolled.

There are also professional organizations which exist to support a curriculum emphasis and social organizations which exist for the primary purpose of fellowship and ministry.

All organizations exist: 1) to supplement positive pursuits; 2) to provide wholesome recreational and social opportunities; 3) to bring a spirit of unity and harmony within the student body; and 4) to enhance the "sense of community."

The presidents of all organizations serve on the Student Coordinating Council which meets once each semester with administrative leaders to share input about planned activities and to provide input about campus policies and services. The council is led by the Student Activities Coordinator.

Vehicle Registration

All students are required to register all vehicles that will be parked on campus. Vehicle registration can be quickly completed online. Once completing the online form, students can acquire their parking decals at the cashier's window.

Course Descriptions

Course Numbering

The letter prefix of a course differentiates College from Seminary courses. College courses have three letter prefixes (IDE); Seminary courses have five letter prefixes (SYSTH).

The four numbers after the letter prefix indicate the course level and designate the particular course.

Course levels for College courses are:

0000-0999	Remedial courses
1000-1999	Freshman courses
2000-2999	Sophomore courses
3000-3999	Junior courses
4000-4999	Senior courses

Course levels for Seminary courses are:

3000-5000	Master’s courses
6000	Professional Doctoral courses
7000-8000	Research Doctoral courses

The right digit in most cases represents the number of credit hours earned for the course. A number nine in the right digit indicates an experimental course. A number eight in the right digit indicates a 1/2 hour class.

ThM courses in the School of Theology are listed in parentheses beside the standard course number. These courses fall in the 3000-5000 range and typically end with a 4.

The College at Southwestern

Division of History of Ideas

HIS 1103 Early Western Civilization
A study of the history and philosophy of western civilization from antiquity to the rise of Christianity.
Three hours.

HIS 1113 Western Civilization I
Provides a broad survey of the seminal events and ideas comprising western culture from ancient Mesopotamia to the American Revolution.
Three hours.

HIS 1203 Church and Empires
A study of the history and philosophy of western civilization from late antiquity to the late medieval period.
Three hours.

HIS 1213 Western Civilization II
A continuation of the inquiry begun in Western Civilization I, this course provides an historical investigation of western culture following the American Revolution.
Three hours.

HIS 2103 World Religions
A general survey of the major contemporary religions of the world, including the teachings of Buddha, Confucius, Lao-Tzu, and Muhammad.
Three hours.

HIS 2123 What Is Really Real?: Metaphysics
Advanced seminar in the primary literature pertaining to the nature of reality. An investigation of the formation of worldviews. Topics include: metaphysics; ontology; materialism; idealism; dualism; theism.
Three hours.

HIS 2133 The History of Islam
An intensive study of the history, culture, theology, and philosophical thought of the Islamic peoples, particularly as these influenced the birth and growth of Islam. Primary and secondary sources will be utilized to illustrate the worldview and cultural belief systems of Islamic peoples.
Three hours.

HIS 2203 Renaissance and Reformation
A study of the history and philosophy of western civilization from the Thirteenth Century through the Sixteenth Century.
Three hours.

HIS 2213 Baptist History and Heritage
Baptist history to the present. Development of basic doctrine and polity will be discussed, as well as historically important Baptist men and women.
Three hours.

HIS 3103 Enlightenment
A study of the history and philosophy of western civilization from the Seventeenth Century through the Eighteenth Century.
Three hours.

HIS 3143 Reformation Studies
A detailed examination of a specific topic, doctrine, theologian, or movement in relation to the Reformation.
Three hours.

HIS 3163 Is it Possible To Know Anything?: Epistemology
Advanced seminar in the primary literature of epistemology. An analysis of the nature of knowledge and how it relates to truth and belief. Treats such questions as: "What is knowledge?," "How is knowledge acquired?," and "What do people know?" Topics include: empiricism; rationalism; constructivism; skepticism; epistemology.
Three hours.

HIS 3173 How Do We Know Right From Wrong?: Ethics
Advanced seminar in the primary literature pertaining to the construction of ethical systems. An investigation of what is a good (or bad) life, which actions we ought (or ought not) to take, and how answers to such questions affect how society ought (or ought not) to be structured.
Three hours.

HIS 3203 The 19th Century
A study of the history and philosophy of western civilization of the Nineteenth Century.
Three hours.

HIS 3223 What Is a Human Being?: Anthropology
Advanced seminar in the primary literature of anthropology. Is man made in the image of God? Is he a complex machine, or a naked ape? Topics include: creation; sociology; anthropology; psychology; imago dei; death; language; culture.
Three hours.

HIS 3233 Who Is In Charge of This World?: Social Institutions
Advanced seminar in the primary literature pertaining to the development and maintenance of social institutions. An investigation of complex social forms constituting the enduring features of social life. Topics include: families; governments, economic systems, education; religions; sociology; political science; human rights; just war.
Three hours.

HIS 4103 The Early 20th Century
A study of the history and philosophy of western civilization from 1900 – 1964.
Three hours.

HIS 4203 Late 20th Century to the Present
A study of social/political trends and philosophies from 1964 to the present.
Three hours.

HIS 4903 Directed Study

Three hours.

IDE 1103 Early Western Civilization Seminar
A seminar in the primary literature pertaining to the history and philosophy of early western civilization.
Three hours.

IDE 1203 Church and Empires Seminar
A seminar in the primary literature pertaining to the history and philosophy of western civilization from late antiquity to the late medieval period. Prerequisite: IDE 1103.
Three hours.

IDE 2103 World Religions
A seminar in the primary literature pertaining to the history and philosophy of the major contemporary religions of the world. Included are the teachings of Buddha, Confucius, Lao-Tzu, and Muhammad. Prerequisites: IDE 1103, IDE 1203.
Three hours.

IDE 2203 Renaissance and Reformation Seminar
A seminar in the primary literature pertaining to the history and philosophy of the Thirteenth through Sixteenth Centuries. Prerequisites: IDE 1103, IDE 1203, IDE 2103.
Three hours.

IDE 3103 Enlightenment Seminar
A seminar in the primary literature pertaining to the history and philosophy of the Seventeenth through Eighteenth Centuries. Prerequisites: IDE 1103, IDE 1203, IDE 2103, IDE 2203.
Three hours.

IDE 3203 The 19th Century Seminar
A seminar in the primary literature pertaining to the history and philosophy of the Nineteenth Century. Prerequisites: IDE 1103, IDE 1203, IDE 2103, IDE 2203, IDE 3103.
Three hours.

IDE 4103 The Early 20th Century Seminar
A seminar in the primary literature pertaining to the history and philosophy of the early Twentieth Century. Prerequisites: IDE 1103, IDE 1203, IDE 2103, IDE 2203, IDE 3103, IDE 3203. First 25 pages of senior thesis required for this course.
Three hours.

IDE 4203 Late 20th Century to the Present
A study of social/political trends and philosophies from 1964 to the present. Prerequisites: IDE 1103, IDE 1203, IDE 2103, IDE 2203, IDE 3103, IDE 3203, IDE 4103. Second 25 pages of senior thesis required for this course.
Three hours.

FNA 3103 Fine Arts Perspectives on Life
A historical survey of the fine arts including art, music, and theatre. Special attention will be given to the impact that history and philosophy have on the arts and vice versa.
Three hours.

SOS 3103 Principle and Structure of American Politics
A survey of the theortical, institutional, and behavorial aspects of the Americal political system. This historical overview will investigate the period from governmental inception to present.
Three hours.

SOS 3203 Study in American Religious Movements
Studies in the primary literature and commentaries concerning the history, ideas, and practices of selected American religious movements, such as Puritans, Pietists, the Great Awakening, Fundamentalism, Evangelicalism, Pentecostal-charismatic churches, Catholicism, Mormonism, Jehovah Witnesses, the Emerging church, and the Postmodern church.
Three hours.

SOS 4103 Introduction to Social Science
A historical survey of the social sciences including the impact of the social sciences on philosophy and social policy.
Three hours.

SOS 4113 Contemporary Issues in American Culture
Studies in selected sociological, ethical, and anthropological issues in American Culture, including cultural religious encounters with such concerns as creation, birth, death, language usuage, gender, marriage, the family, human rights, government, economics, education, war, and the role of the church.
Three hours.

REA 1100 Reasoning Lab
The application of the priniciples of reasoning taught in REA 1103 Reasoning. This lab provides opportunities for students to use and improve reasoning skills in detecting informal fallacies, employing both deductive and inductive logic, and composing effective arguments. Corequisite REA 1103.
Zero hours.

REA 1103 Reasoning
An introductory study of the elements of correct reasoning which aims at developing the skills necessary for thinking well. Attention will be given to detecting informal fallacies and employing both deductive and inductive logic.
Three hours.

INT 1200 Literary Interpretation Lab
This lab provides opportunities for students to practice and improve their skills in researching, analyzing, and interpreting texts. Students will learn how to integrate these skills into the composition process. Corequisite: INT 1203.
Zero hours.

INT 1203 Literary Interpretation
An introductory study of the methods of interpreting texts. Attention will be given to the relevance of the following: genre; social, cultural, and literary contexts; relations between syntax, semantics, and pragmatics; literal and non-literal uses of language in speech (e.g., analogy and metaphor).
Three hours.

Division of Languages

GRK 1103 Greek I
An introduction to the basic principles of Greek grammar.
Three hours.

GRK 1203 Greek II
Completion of the basic principles of Greek grammar. Prerequisite: GRK 1103.
Three hours.

GRK 2103 Greek III
Translation of selected portions of the classical Greek literature with emphasis on grammar and syntax. Prerequisite: GRK 1203.
Three hours.

GRK 2203 Greek IV
Further reading and grammatical study in the text of the classical Greek literature. Prerequisite: GRK 2103.
Three hours.

HBR 1103 Hebrew I
The beginning fundamentals of biblical Hebrew including vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and syntax for the purpose of translating and interpreting the Old Testament text.
Three hours.

HBR 1203 Hebrew II
The continuing study of the fundamentals of biblical Hebrew including vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and syntax for the purpose of translating and interpreting the Old Testament text. Prequisite: Hebrew I.
Three hours.

LTN 1103 Latin I
An introduction to the basic principles of Latin grammar.
Three hours.

LTN 1203 Latin II
Completion of the basic principles of Latin grammar. Prerequisite: LTN 1103.
Three hours.

LTN 2103 Latin III
Grammar principles and readings from representative Roman authors. Prerequisite: LTN 1203.
Three hours.

LTN 2203 Latin IV
Continuation of LTN 2103.
Three hours.

Division of Evangelism and Missions

EVA 2113 Evangelism
An introduction to evangelism with emphasis upon the biblical, theological, and practical applications within the context of the local church. Special emphasis will be given to church growth and personal witnessing. This class fulfills a requirement for the Bachelor of Science degree.
Three hours.

EVA 2201 Personal Evangelism
A course designed to provide students with skills needed to present the gospel to nonbelievers. This class fulfills a core requirement for the Bachelor of Arts degree.
One hour.

EVA 2313 Evangelism and Church Planting in the Hispanic Culture/Evangelismo y Fundacion de Iglesia en la Cultura Hispana
A study of the essential principles for starting and multiplying churches. Special attention is given to the development of a biblical foundation, a compelling vision, a contextualized strategy, a fervent intercessory prayer group, a gifted church planting team, a committed core group, and state of the art outreach methods resulting in the establishment of vibrant, reproducing churches. Un estudio de los principios esenciales para comenzar y multiplicar iglesias. Atencion especial sera dada al desarrollo de un fundamento biblico, una vision atractiva, una estrategia contextualizada, un grupo ferviente de oracion intercesora, un equipo dotado de fundacion de iglesias, un grupo comprometido, y metodos de alcance que resulten en el establecimiento de iglesias vibrantes que se reproducen.
Three hours/Tres horas.

EVA 2401 Evangelism Practicum
A practicum that serves as a structured and significant educational experience that takes place in a church, institution, or community environment under the supervision of ministry mentors.
One hour.

EVA 2423 Urban Evangelism Practicum
A study of the urban area, the people, their needs, and various methods of evangelism and church growth. Time will be spent in lectures, assigned readings, and research, as well as in an urban area, observing the challenges and participating in various ministries utilized by churches and denominational agencies.
Three hours.

EVA 2453 Revival Evangelism Practicum
A study of local church evangelistic outreach methods with special attention to the preparation for local church revival. Class sessions will be devoted to orientation, assigned readings, preparation and evaluation. One week will be spent in a local church participating in a revival meeting.
Three hours.

EVA 2593 International Evangelism
This course prepares students to travel abroad and practice principles of cross-cultural communication of the gospel for the purpose of evangelizing people in host cultures.
Three hours.

EVA 3313 Evangelism Practicum
Field-based cross-cultural missionary work whereby the student spends 13 weeks engaging the project’s target people in order to share the gospel. The student will conduct interviews with the targeted people group and keep a journal of responses, decisions made, and reactions to the gospel.
Three hours.

MIS 2013 Introduction to Missions
An overview of the biblical, historical, and theological bases for Christian missions. Emphasis on the ability to explain the nature of cultures, interpret the relationship between culture and behavior, apply principles of cross-cultural communication, and envision contextualized worship.
Three hours.

MIS 2413 Emerging Missiological Issues
An intensive study of selected current issues in missiology and their impact on missions theory and strategy.
Three hours

MIS 3201 International Mission Trip
A course designed to offer training to prepare students for the practice of Christian ministry in the missionary context.
One hour.

MIS 3316 Missions Practicum
Field-based cross-cultural missionary work whereby the student spends 13 weeks of mentored study with the veteran missionaries responsible for the project’s target people. The student will conduct interviews and keep a journal. A report of mission strategies and vision for the project’s targeted people must be prepared.
Six hours.

MIS 3323 Linguistics Practicum
Field-based language study as assigned by the IMB. This course is Pass/Fail. The student’s supervisor will report on how well the student engaged language study and understanding.
Three hours.

Division of Physical Education

PED 1101 Physical Education
A course designed to learn skills and techniques, rules, strategy, and etiquette in aerobics, basketball, karate, racquetball, swimming, tennis, track and field, volleyball, or weight training.
One hour.

Division of Biblical Studies

BIB 1113 Bible Study and Interpretive Methods
A study of basic principles of inductive Bible Study methods in learning to observe, understand, interpret, and apply the content of biblical text. The course also covers the use of available resources and a brief history of interpretation. This class fulfills a core requirement for the Bachelor of Science degree.
Three hours.

BIB 1123 Virtues of Godly Character
An investigation of the virtue ethic of the Bible, from the ancients through contemporary culture with an emphasis on assessing our current cultural need, and on learning and living the qualities of character of a true believer in Christ.
Three hours.

BIB 1213 The Christian Life
An introduction and practice of the desires, development, and disciplines of the Christian life, with implications for immersion in the Word of God and the Spirit of Christ, the central doctrines of the faith, spiritual and moral formation and behaviors, and spiritual warfare ministry.
Three hours.

BIB 1223 The Narrative and Thematic Structure of the Bible
A survey of the grand narrative of the Bible as a whole, exploring various thematic elements such as covenant, salvation, and kingdom. The course looks into the variety of literary components of the narrative, and the ways these components apply to the Bible in both large and small units.
Three hours.

BIB 2213 Disciple-Making
Instruction in the whats, whys and hows of personal and corporate disciple-making in order to enter the actual process by being a disciple and discipling others. Prerequisites: BIB 1213 and 1123.
Three hours.

BIB 3503 Archaeology of Ancient Israel
A study of the archaeology of Bible lands related to the Old Testament.
Three hours.

OTS 1103 Old Testament Survey
A survey of the literature and message of the Old Testament including the interbiblical period and introduction to the Christian era. This class fulfills a core requirement for the Bachelor of Arts degree.
Three hours.

OTS 1203 Focused Study in Old Testament
An in-depth continuation of OTS 1103. This class fulfills a core requirement for the Bachlor of Arts degree.
Three hours.

OTS 2103 Old Testament Survey I-Law and History Books
A survey of the biblical literature from Genesis through Esther including analysis of the theological contexts of each book and an introduction to its historical, archaelogical, and geographical background. This class fulfills a core requirement for the Bachelor of Science degree.
Three hours.

OTS 2203 Old Testament Survey I-Prophets
A survey of the Major and Minor Prophets with attention to the historical background and critical issues surrounding each book, but with a primary focus on the theological significance, purpose and message of each prophetic book that applies to both Old and New Testaments. This class fulfills a core requirement for the Bachelor of Science degree.
Three hours.

OTS 3103 Old Testament Survey III-Wisdom
A survey of the books of Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Job and Song of Songs with special attention to the genres of Hebrew poetry and wisdom in their historical context and to their modern applications. This class fulfills a core requirement for the Bachelor of Science degree.
Three hours.

NTS 2103 New Testament Survey
A survey of the literature and message of the New Testament. This class fulfills a core requirement for the Bachelor of Arts degree.
Three hours.

NTS 2203 Focused Study in New Testament
An in-depth continuation of NTS 2103. This class fulfills a core requirement for the Bachelor of Arts degree.
Three hours.

NTS 3113 New Testament Survey I-Gospels and Acts
A survey of the literature and message of the Gospels and the book of Acts including the canonization and translation processes. This class fulfills a core requirement for the Bachelor of Science degree.
Three hours.

NTS 3213 New Testament Survey II-Pauline Letters
A survey of the literature and message of Paul's epistles in the New Testament including the canonization and translation processes. This class fulfills a core requirement for the Bachelor of Science degree.
Three hours.

NTS 4113 New Testament Survey III-General Epistles and Revelation
A survey if the literature and message of the general epistles and Revelation in the New Testament including the canonization and translation processes. This class fulfills a core requirement for the Bachelor of Science degree.
Three hours.

Division of Theological Studies

THE 1043 Church Leadership and Growth
The class will provide a study of each of the roles of the ministerial staff and church leadership that effects growth in the life of the church. A prominent Southern Baptist Church, which hosts an annual church growth/pastors' conference, will be used as a model. This course is designed for church leadership and not limited to only the senior pastor. After attending the conference, students will interact through a series of discussions on the Blackboard Learning System.
Three hours.

THE 3103 Systematic Theology I
A systematic examination of the nature, scope, and sources including biblical and historical, of the Christian doctrines of revelation and Scripture, God (including creation and providence), man and sin, and the person of Jesus Christ.
Three hours.

THE 3203 Focused Study on Theological Issues I
An advanced study of the doctrines discussed in THE 3103.
Three hours.

THE 4103 Systematic Theology II
A systematic examination of the nature, scope, and souces, including biblical and historical, of the Christian doctrines of the work of Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, salvation, the church, and eschatology.
Three hours.

THE 4203 Focused study on Theological Issues II
An advanced study of the doctrines discussed in THE 4103.
Three hours.

CHH 3213 Survey of Church History
A general survey of the history of Christanity from the New Testament to the present.
Three hours.

Division of Philosophy

PHI 1203 Introduction to Christian Apologetics
An introduction to apologetics that surveys recent scholarship regarding the truth claims of Christianity and that provides practical ways to use apologetics in evangelism.
Three hours.

PHI 3113 History of Philosophy
An introduction to philosophy and its history with emphasis on how philosophy has contributed to, and opposed, Christian worldview formation.
Three hours.

PHI 4213 Contemporary Worldviews
Analyze how everyone has a worldview consisting of the core beliefs that guide a person's life. Survey how naturalism, pantheism, theism, and other major worldviews answer questions such as: what is the prime reality- that upon which all else depends? Explore how Christian theism better explains the world compared to rival worldviews.
Three hours.

Division of Education

EDU 2103 The History and Philosophy of Education
An introduction to historical and philosophical foundations of education, especially as it pertains to the West. Using both primary and secondary sources, students will examine the intellectual, social, and cultural forces which have influenced the development of education.
Three hours.

EDU 2203 Introduction to Christian Education and Ministry
An introduction to ministry preparation through clarifying one's call to ministry, understanding the nature of the church and theories of Christian Education, studying educational ministries, and participating in supervised field experience.
Three hours.

EDU 3103 Theology and Education
A study of the biblical teachings of creation, fall, and redemption and other implications in the development of educational philosophy, strategy, and practice.
Three hours.

EDU 3203 Principles and Methods of Teaching
The principles and methods of teaching, including the study of the roles of the teacher, teaching and learning styles, and the development of presentation skills using various instructional methods.
Three hours.

EDU 4113 Educational Leadership and Administration
A study in Christian education that focuses on the discipleship function of the church and includes an emphasis on the teaching ministry as a whole, curriculum design, mentoring, and Christ’s role as a teacher as found in scripture. An examination of church administration will include church finances, multiple staff/team relationships, and problem resolution.
Three hours.

Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

NAS 1103 Health Science
A study in health and health care with emphasis placed on personal health. Historical, biblical, and alternative perspectives on health and medicine will be included along with studies of relevant worldview influences on health, health care, and ethics in medicine. Theoretical and practical approaches will be studied.
Three hours.

NAS 2203 Issues in Physical Science
A survey of the physical sciences with emphasis on mathematics and the interaction between science and worldviews through historical case studies.
Three hours.

NAS 3303 Intelligent Design or Unintelligent Evolution
This course provides an overview of the broad cultrual, intellectual, and scientific movement known as intelligent design as well as of its chief antagonist, the view that cosmological and biological origins are best explained as the result of an accidental evolutionary process. Prerequisite IDE 1103 and 1203.
Three hours.

NAS 4203 Introduction to Natural Science
A survey of natural science with a focus on biology in historical and cultural context. Emphasis on contemporary issues in bioethics, sexuality, ecology, evolution, and intelligent design.
Three hours.

MTH 3223 Math for Financial Management
Basic principles of financial planning, budgeting, and biblical stewardship.
Three hours.

Division of Music

ENS 1010 Wind Ensemble
An ensemble of wind and percussion instrumentalists that performs works from the wind band repertoire, with an emphasis on pieces that feature prominent usage of hymn or chorale tunes or other sacred musical materials. Audition required. May be repeated.
No credit.

ENS 1011 Wind Ensemble
An ensemble of wind and percussion instrumentalists that performs works from the wind band repertoire, with an emphasis on pieces that feature prominent usage of hymn or chorale tunes or other sacred musical materials. Audition required. May be repeated for credit.
One hour.

ENS 1018 Wind Ensemble
An ensemble of wind and percussion instrumentalists that performs works from the wind band repertoire, with an emphasis on pieces that feature prominent usage of hymn or chorale tunes or other sacred musical materials. Audition required. May be repeated for credit.
One-half hour.

ENS 1020 Southwestern Singers
A mixed choir that appears in chapel, in concert, and on tour. Audition required. May be repeated.
No credit.

ENS 1021 Southwestern Singers
A mixed choir that appears in chapel, in concert, and on tour. Audition required. May be repeated for credit.
One hour.

ENS 1028 Southwestern Singers
A mixed choir that appears in chapel, in concert, and on tour. Audition required. May be repeated for credit.
One-half hour.

ENS 1030 NewSound
A multifaceted large jazz ensemble that performs traditional “big band” repertory as well as literature emphasizing the school’s focus on church ministry. Performs on and off campus. Audition required. May be repeated.
No credit.

ENS 1031 NewSound
A multifaceted large jazz ensemble that performs traditional “big band” repertory as well as literature emphasizing the school’s focus on church ministry. Performs on and off campus. Audition required. May be repeated for credit.
One hour.

ENS 1038 NewSound
A multifaceted large jazz ensemble that performs traditional “big band” repertory as well as literature emphasizing the school’s focus on church ministry. Performs on and off campus. Audition required. May be repeated for credit.
One-half hour.

ENS 1050 Southwestern Chamber Chorale
A scholarshiped ensemble of selected singers that serves as a promotional arm of the school to churches, colleges, and universities in the United States and throughout the world. Occasional retreats, tour concerts, chapel appearances, and annual recitals are expected. Members must commit to two consecutive semesters, Fall to Spring. Audition required. Co-requisite: ENS 1020, ENS 1021, or ENS 1028 Southwestern Singers. May be repeated.
No credit.

ENS 1060 Orchestra
A full symphonic ensemble of strings, winds, and percussion that performs literature from the standard symphonic repertoire. Audition required. May be repeated.
No credit.

ENS 1061 Orchestra
A full symphonic ensemble of strings, winds, and percussion that performs literature from the standard symphonic repertoire. Audition required. May be repeated for credit.
One hour.

ENS 1068 Orchestra
A full symphonic ensemble of strings, winds, and percussion that performs literature from the standard symphonic repertoire. Audition required. May be repeated for credit.
One-half hour.

ENS 1090 String Ensemble
A small string ensemble open to all college students who are acceptably proficient on their instrument. The String Ensemble performs in chapel and in concert. Audition required. May be repeated. Co-requisite: ENS 1060, ENS 1061, or ENS 1068 Orchestra.
No credit.

ENS 1091 String Ensemble
A small string ensemble open to all college students who are acceptably proficient on their instrument. The String Ensemble performs in chapel and in concert. Audition required. May be repeated for credit. Co-requisite: ENS 1060, ENS 1061, or ENS 1068 Orchestra.
One hour.

ENS 1098 String Ensemble
A small string ensemble open to all college students who are acceptably proficient on their instrument. The String Ensemble performs in chapel and in concert. Audition required. May be repeated for credit. Co-requisite: ENS 1060, ENS 1061, or ENS 1068 Orchestra.
One-half hour.

ENS 1100 Southwestern Seminary Master Chorale
A large mixed chorus that performs major sacred works for chorus and orchestra. Audition required. May be repeated.
No credit.

ENS 1101 Southwestern Seminary Master Chorale
A large mixed chorus that performs major sacred works for chorus and orchestra. Audition required. May be repeated for credit.
One hour.

ENS 1108 Southwestern Seminary Master Chorale
A large mixed chorus that performs major sacred works for chorus and orchestra. Audition required. May be repeated for credit.
One-half hour.

ENS 1160 Worship Ensemble
A skill development ensemble that focuses on leading and performing vocal and instrumental music for different styles of worship services. May be repeated.
No credit.

ENS 1161 Worship Ensemble
A skill development ensemble that focuses on leading and performing vocal and instrumental music for different styles of worship services. May be repeated for credit.
One hour.

ENS 1168 Worship Ensemble
A skill development ensemble that focuses on leading and performing vocal and instrumental music for different styles of worship services. May be repeated for credit.
One-half hour.

ENS 1170 Guitar Ensemble
An ensemble for students who want to improve their skills in reading, comping, and improvising. Class time will be spent rehearsing charts written specifically for guitar. All styles of music will be taken seriously. Audition required. May be repeated.
No credit.

ENS 1171 Guitar Ensemble
An ensemble for students who want to improve their skills in reading, comping, and improvising. Class time will be spent rehearsing charts written specifically for guitar. All styles of music will be taken seriously. Audition required. May be repeated for credit.
One hour.

ENS 1178 Guitar Ensemble
An ensemble for students who want to improve their skills in reading, comping, and improvising. Class time will be spent rehearsing charts written specifically for guitar. All styles of music will be taken seriously. Audition required. May be repeated for credit.
One-half hour.

ENS 1180 Combo Lab I
An advanced lab that stresses the development and refinement of improvisation and performance skills in a small ensemble environment in traditional jazz literature as well as application in worship practice. Audition required. May be repeated.
No credit.

ENS 1181 Combo Lab I
An advanced lab that stresses the development and refinement of improvisation and performance skills in a small ensemble environment in traditional jazz literature as well as application in worship practice. Audition required. May be repeated for credit.
One hour.

ENS 1188 Combo Lab I
An advanced lab that stresses the development and refinement of improvisation and performance skills in a small ensemble environment in traditional jazz literature as well as application in worship practice. Audition required. May be repeated for credit.
One-half hour.

ENS 1190 Combo Lab II
An introductory lab that stresses the development and refinement of improvisation and performance skills in a small ensemble environment in traditional jazz literature as well as application in worship practice. Audition required. May be repeated.
No credit.

ENS 1191 Combo Lab II
An introductory lab that stresses the development and refinement of improvisation and performance skills in a small ensemble environment in traditional jazz literature as well as application in worship practice. Audition required. May be repeated for credit.
One hour.

ENS 1198 Combo Lab II
An introductory lab that stresses the development and refinement of improvisation and performance skills in a small ensemble environment in traditional jazz literature as well as application in worship practice. Audition required. May be repeated for credit.
One-half hour.

MUS 2120 Chapel Orchestra
Students participate in an orchestra during seminary chapel sessions. Does not fulfill ensemble requirement for music degrees. Audition required. May be repeated.
No credit.

MUS 2121 Chapel Orchestra
Students participate in an orchestra during seminary chapel sessions. Does not fulfill ensemble requirement for music degrees. Audition required. May be repeated for credit.
One hour.

MUS 2220 Chapel Vocal Ensemble
Students participate in a vocal ensemble during seminary chapel sessions. Does not fulfill ensemble requirement for music degrees. Audition required. May be repeated.
No credit.

MUS 3100 Children's Choir Lab
Laboratory teaching experience for MUS 3102. Co-requisite: MUS 3102.
No credit.

MUS 3102 Church Music Education I
A survey and analysis of educational philosophies influencing church music education and the development of sequential learning in music activity groups and choirs for children, youth, and adults. Specific emphasis is given to educational methods and materials and appropriate literature for the development of children's choirs in a local church music ministry. Co-requisite: MUS 3100. Prerequisite: THY 2103.
Two hours.

MUS 4100 Internship
Students will extend their classroom studies beyond the Southwestern campus through participation and practice in local church music ministry leadership under the supervision of the professor and a local minister. Prerequisite: CON 3102 or CON 3112.
No credit.

MUS 4101 Internship and Lab
Students will extend their classroom studies beyond the Southwestern campus through participation and practice in local church music ministry leadership under the supervision of the professor and a local minister. Prerequisite: CON 3112.
One hour.

MUS 4200 Internship
Students will extend their classroom studies beyond the Southwestern campus through participation and practice in local church music ministry leadership under the supervision of the professor and a local minister. Prerequisite: MUS 4100.
No credit.

PFL 1100 Performance Lab
Performance Lab consists of recitals, lectures, workshops, master classes, and other events presented by Southwestern ensembles, faculty, students, and guest artists, lecturers, and ensembles. Students pursuing a bachelor's degree in the School of Church Music are required to complete a specified number of semesters in which they must attend a certain percentage of the scheduled events. May be repeated.
No credit.

PIA 1100 Piano Master Class
Group performance experience in which the members of each applied teacher's studio gather for performance, instruction, and discussion.
No credit.

PIA 1101, 1201, 2101, 2201, 3101, 3201, 4101, 4201 Applied Piano
Individual instruction in piano. Master class and jury required.
One hour.

PIA 1102, 1202, 2102, 2202, 3102, 3202, 4102, 4202 Applied Piano
Individual instruction in piano. Master class and jury required.
Two hours.

PIA 1500 Piano Proficiency
When the Piano Proficiency is passed, this course number will be posted to the transcript.
No credit.

PIA 1501 Piano Proficiency Preparation
Individual instruction in preparation for the Piano Proficiency. May be repeated for credit.
One hour.

PIA 1502 Piano Proficiency Preparation
Individual instruction in preparation for the Piano Proficiency. May be repeated for credit.
Two hours.

PIA 1901 Piano Pedagogy
A general survey and evaluation of teaching materials available for children and adult beginners in private lessons and class situations. Practical methods and procedures for the continuing development of technique, style, and musicianship.
One hour.

PIA 4000 Piano Recital
All students in the BAM-Performance degree with a piano concentration are required to present a public recital in the last semester of their applied lessons.
No credit.

PIA 4811 Piano Literature
A historical survey of literature for the harpsichord and piano from the dates of their invention to the present.
One hour.

PIA 5101 Elective Piano
Elective private piano instruction for all college students. Available only when teaching loads permit. Material appropriate to the student's level. Master class and jury not required. May be repeated for credit.
One hour.

PIA 5102 Elective Piano
Elective private piano instruction for all college students. Available only when teaching loads permit. Material appropriate to the student's level. Master class and jury not required. May be repeated for credit.
Two hours.

THY 1103 Theory and Musicianship I
An integrated course involving the study of diatonic harmony and elementary sight singing and ear training.
Three hours.

THY 1203 Theory and Musicianship II
An integrated course that continues THY 1103. Prerequisite: THY 1103.
Three hours.

THY 2103 Theory and Musicianship III
An integrated course involving the study of chromatic harmony and more advanced sight singing and ear training. Prerequisite: THY 1203.
Three hours.

THY 2203 Theory and Musicianship IV
An integrated course that includes instrumentation and continues the harmony and musicianship studies of THY 2103. Prerequisite: THY 2103.
Three hours.

THY 4102 Form in Music
A general study of form in tonal music beginning with phrase and period structures and concluding with sonata and other large forms. Prerequisite: THY 2103.
Two hours.

THY 4112 Instrumentation
A study of instruments and their capabilities, including ranges, transposition, idiomatic techniques, and potential combinations. Prerequisite: THY 2103.
Two hours.

THY 4202 Counterpoint
Analysis and writing in the modal style of the sixteenth century and the tonal style of the eighteenth century. Prerequisite: THY 2103.
Two hours.

THY 4212 Post-Tonal Theory
An introduction to the melodic, contrapuntal, and harmonic styles of twentieth-century music. Analysis of music is emphasized. Prerequisite: THY 2203.
Two hours.

VOI 1100 Voice Master Class
Group performance experience in which the members of each applied teacher's studio gather for performance, instruction, and discussion.
No credit.

VOI 1101, 1201, 2101, 2201, 3101, 3201, 4101, 4201 Applied Voice
Individual instruction in voice. Master class and jury required.
One hour.

VOI 1102, 1202, 2102, 2202, 3102, 3202, 4102, 4202 Applied Voice
Individual instruction in voice. Master class and jury required.
Two hours.

VOI 1902 Voice Pedagogy
The study of basic techniques and materials used in teaching voice.
Two hours.

VOI 2402 Class Voice I
An introduction to solo vocal literature and the basic fundamentals of singing.
Two hours.

VOI 2502 Class Voice II
A continued introduction to solo vocal literature and the basic fundamentals of singing.
Two hours.

VOI 4000 Voice Recital
All students in the BAM-Performance degree with a voice concentration are required to present a public recital in the last semester of their applied lessons.
No credit.

VOI 5101 Elective Voice
Elective private voice instruction for all college students. Available only when teaching loads permit. Material appropriate to the student's level. Master class and jury not required. May be repeated for credit.
One hour.

VOI 5102 Elective Voice
Elective private voice instruction for all college students. Available only when teaching loads permit. Material appropriate to the student's level. Master class and jury not required. May be repeated for credit.
Two hours.

JAZ 1101, 1201, 2101, 2201, 3101, 3201, 4101, 4201 Jazz Applied Studies
Private instrumental study with an emphasis on jazz performance. Master class and jury required.
One hour.

JAZ 1102, 1202, 2102, 2202, 3102, 3202, 4102, 4202 Jazz Applied Studies
Private instrumental study with an emphasis on jazz performance. Master class and jury required.
Two hours.

JAZ 5101 Elective Jazz Studies
Elective private jazz instruction for all college students. Available only when teaching loads permit. Material appropriate to the student's level. Master class and jury not required. May be repeated for credit.
One hour.

JAZ 5102 Elective Jazz Studies
Elective private jazz instruction for all college students. Available only when teaching loads permit. Material appropriate to the student's level. Master class and jury not required. May be repeated for credit.
Two hours.

ORG 1100 Organ Master Class
Group performance experience in which the members of each applied teacher's studio gather for performance, instruction, and discussion.
No credit.

ORG 1101, 1201, 2101, 2201, 3101, 3201, 4101, 4201 Applied Organ
Individual instruction in organ. Master class and jury required.
One hour.

ORG 1102, 1202, 2102, 2202, 3102, 3202, 4102, 4202 Applied Organ
Individual instruction in organ. Master class and jury required.
Two hours.

ORG 4000 Organ Recital
All students in the BAM-Performance degree with an organ concentration are required to present a public recital in the last semester of their applied lessons.
No credit.

ORG 5101 Elective Organ
Elective private organ instruction for all college students. Available only when teaching loads permit. Material appropriate to the student's level. Master class and jury not required. May be repeated for credit.
One hour.

ORG 5102 Elective Organ
Elective private organ instruction for all college students. Available only when teaching loads permit. Material appropriate to the student's level. Master class and jury not required. May be repeated for credit.
Two hours.

INS 1100 Applied Instrument Master Class
Group performance experience in which the members of each applied instructor’s studio gather for performance, instruction and discussion.
No credit.

INS 1101, 1201, 2101, 2201, 3101, 3201, 4101, 4201 Applied Instrument
Individual instruction on an instrument. Master class and jury required.
One hour.

INS 1102, 1202, 2102, 2202, 3102, 3202, 4102, 4202 Applied Instrument
Individual instruction on an instrument. Master class and jury required.
Two hours.

INS 4000 Instrumental Recital
All students in the BAM-Performance degree with an instrument concentration are required to present a public recital in the last semester of their applied lessons.
No credit.

INS 5101 Elective Instrument
Elective private instrument instruction for all college students. Available only when teaching loads permit. Material appropriate to the student's level. Master class and jury not required. May be repeated for credit.
One hour.

INS 5102 Elective Instrument
Elective private instrument instruction for all college students. Available only when teaching loads permit. Material appropriate to the student's level. Master class and jury not required. May be repeated for credit.
Two hours.

CLG 3001 Class Guitar I
Beginning guitar for any college student, using standard beginning material.
One hour.

CLG 3011 Class Guitar II
Beginning guitar for any college student, using standard beginning material. Prerequisite: CLG 3001.
One hour.

COM 2100 Composition Master Class
All students concentrating in composition will meet weekly with a member or members of the composition faculty. The class will include discussions, guest speakers, and performance and discussion of student works. Enrollment required each semester a student is enrolled as a composition major.
No credit.

COM 2101, 2201, 3101, 3201, 4101, 4201 Applied Composition
The exploration of writing for a variety of media, forms, and genres. Master class required. Prerequisite: THY 1203.
One hour.

COM 2102, 2202, 3102, 3202, 4102, 4202 Applied Composition
The exploration of writing for a variety of media, forms, and genres. Master class required. Prerequisite: THY 1203.
Two hours.

COM 4000 Composition Recital
All students in the BAM-Composition degree are required to present a public recital in the last semester of their applied lessons.
No credit.

COM 4112 Arranging
Practical arranging for choral and instrumental ensembles. Idiomatic uses of harmony, melodic figures, voicing, textures, tonal colors, and notational elements will be covered. Prerequisite: THY 2203 or permission of instructor.
Two hours.

COM 4122 Arranging for Worship
Class instruction in arranging pre-existing material for various vocal and instrumental combinations. Prerequisite: THY 2103.
Two hours.

MHS 2103 Music History Survey I
A study of musical styles and genres from Antiquity through the Renaissance within their historical context. Detailed analysis of selected works. Prerequisite: THY 2103.
Three hours.

MHS 2203 Music History Survey II
A study of musical styles and genres from the Baroque and Classical eras within their historical context. Detailed analysis of selected works. Prerequisite: MHS 2103.
Three hours.

MHS 2303 Music History Survey III
A study of musical styles and genres from the nineteenth century to the present within their historical context. Detailed analysis of selected works. Prerequisite: MHS 2203.
Three hours.

CON 1600 Conducting Master Class
A practical application of conducting techniques, principles, and procedures. Students will be involved in a lab choir for participation, observation, and rehearsal experiences. Students are expected to minister in the music program of a local church or organization.
No credit.

CON 3102 Conducting Worship
Study and drill of congregational and choral techniques, principles of musical expression, and rehearsal techniques for large and small ensembles. Prerequisite: THY 2103.
Two hours.

CON 3112 Conducting
The elementary theory and practice of choral conducting. Prerequisite: THY 1203.
Two hours.

WOR 3102 Introduction to Creative Worship
A survey of biblical, theological, philosophical, and aesthetic issues in worship. Focus will be given to the crafting of a sound, relevant service; issues of sound reinforcement and media; and staging.
Two hours.

WOR 3103 Worship
A survey of the scriptural, theological, and historical foundations of corporate worship. Students are expected to minister in the music program of a local church or organization.
Three hours.

WOR 3113 Congregational Song
A study of the history of the church's corporate song in its biblical, theological, and musical dimensions from the early church to the present day. Students are expected to minister in the music program of a local church or organization.
Three hours.

WOR 3202 Principles of Worship Leadership
A survey of the biblical and theological principles and foundations of worship leadership. Studies in the role of worship leadership will cover areas such as pastoral care, inter-personal relations, inter-staff relations, and biblical leadership.
Two hours.

WOR 3311 Practicum: Instrumental Church Music
Emphasis will be given to the use of orchestral instruments in the church, including current and historical literature as well as rehearsal and performance considerations.
One hour.

WOR 3321 Practicum: Worship Design and Leadership
Development of the student's understanding and practice of the content and design of Sunday worship and its use of worship music in a given context.
One hour.

WOR 3331 Practicum: Worship Resources
A practical study and application of resources for personal and corporate worship.
One hour.

WOR 3341 Practicum: Vocal Ensemble Leadership and Techniques
A practical study and application of small vocal ensemble techniques, repertoire, and leadership as applied to corporate worship.
One hour.

WOR 3351 Practicum: Leading Instrumental Groups in Worship
A practical study and application of the utilization, formation, development, and leadership of small instrumental groups, such as praise bands, jazz combos, or other worship ensembles, for corporate worship.
One hour.

WOR 3361 Practicum: Media and Staging
A practical study and application of media (sound, lighting, and video) and staging (architecture, acoustics, and stage management).
One hour.

WOR 3371 Practicum: Worship Arts
A practicum focusing on the use of all forms of the arts including, but not limited to, drama, painting, sculpture, and media in corporate worship.
One hour.

WOR 3381 Practicum: Administration and Finance in Artistic Ministry
A practicum examining the management elements of leading an artistic ministry. Subjects include contracts and copyright law; financial planning, development and administration; development of volunteer leadership; working with music professionals and community arts organizations; and vocational issues.
One hour.

WOR 4000 Senior Worship Program
The Senior Worship Program is a hybrid recital-ministry event required for the worship concentration. The student will demonstrate accomplishment in their principal applied area in a manner that incorporates worship elements. The content must be approved by the applied instructor and Associate Dean of Undergraduate Music.
No credit.

Division of English

ENG 1103 English I- Rhetoric and Argument
An introductory study of the basics of English, including reading, comprehension, and composition. Attention will be given to the development of study skills, critical thinking, and rhetoric. Topics will include utilizing persuasive strategies, understanding conventions for organization, and presenting logical support. Special attention will be given to composing papers with standard American grammar.
Three hours.

ENG 1203 English II- Literary Structure and Composition
Introduces students to the conventions of written arguments in different genres, including literary criticism, history, philosophy, and exegesis. Prerequisites: ENG 1103.
Three hours.

ENG 2103 English III-Research and Writing
Introduces students to concepts in college-level research based writing. Topics will include finding and identifying academic sources, incorporating research into an argument, and proper citation of sources. Prerequisite: ENG 1103 and ENG 1203.
Three hours.

ENG 2203 English IV- Principles of Speech
Introduces students to the basic principles of presenting an effective spoken argument. Presents specifc skills for improving both the content and style of presentations. This course will involve practice in both planned and extemporaneous speeches.
Three hours.

ENG 3103 Poetry and the History of Ideas
This course will introduce students to major poets and poetic works from the Greek and Roman periods to the contemporary period. Special emphasis will be placed on showing the integration between the history of ideas and poetry. Students will also learn to recognize and analyze major poetic forms and images in the Western canon. This course is an elective.
Three hours.

Division of Homemaking

HMK 1102 Principles of Biblical Womanhood
Taken during the student's first year this introductory course to the Homemaking concentration analyzes the character qualities resident in the woman who desires to please God. The requirements and opportunities for the various professional fields aligned with the Homemaking skills and knowledge base are examined.
Two hours.

HMK 3001 Horner Homemaking Practicum
A cooperative learning experience in a residential setting with a focus on applying homemaking skills to life situations. Limited to and required of students selected as residents of Horner Homemaking House. Can be repeated for credit.
One hour.

HMK 3103 Biblical Model for Home and Family
Focus on the biblical role of women related to the home, family, church, ministry, and relationships.
Three hours.

HMK 3113 Nutrition
The focus of this introductory course is on basic nutritional principles with applications to growth, development, and healthy nutrition choices throughout the life cycle. Emphasis will be given to the basic food components and their physiological relationships within the body.
Three hours.

HMK 3123 Home and Family Management
This course will focus on management concepts that are an important part of the home and family decision-making process and the allocation of human, financial and natural resources to achieve family goals. Topics covered include: goal setting, time management, stress management, planning, household management and budgeting.
Three hours.

HMK 3203 Value of a Child
A study of the spiritual, physical, emotional and cognitive development of a child.
Three hours.

HMK 3204 Meal Preparation with Lab
The focus of this course is on the basic principles of selecting, preparing and serving nutritional foods. Various fundamentals and techniques of meal preparation and management will be emphasized and applied through weekly laboratory exercises.
Four hours.

HMK 4103 Basics of Design
Introduces the student to the design process and includes colors, space, proportion and historic costume.
Three hours.

HMK 4203 Resource Management Practicum
Taken during the final semester of the Homemaking concentration this capstone course focuses on the synthesis and application of the Homemaking curriculum with a focus on personal resource management skills.
Three hours.

HMK 4204 Fundamentals of Clothing Construction
A study of patterns, fabric, equipment, and sewing. This course includes a lab each week.
Four hours.

Division of General Studies

CHP 1000 Chapel
The chapel service at Southwestern is central to instilling the Christian qualities becoming to anyone seeking to serve the Lord in their life. College students who do not transfer credits to Southwestern must pass six semesters of chapel to graduate from the College at Southwestern. Those students transferring credits will have the number of required semesters reduced based on the number of credits transferred. The exact number of required semesters will be communicated at the conclusion of the transfer process. Students must register for chapel in order to receive credit.
Zero hours.

STW 2103 Financial Stewardship
The focus of this course is on the fundamentals of personal financial stewardship. Lectures, readings, and other assignments are designed to help students learn and apply important financial management concepts and prepare them to be confident everyday stewards.
Three hours.

School of Theology

Division of Biblical Studies

Biblical Backgrounds and Archaeology

ARCHE 3003 Archaeology of the Ancient Near East
A survey of the historical, cultural, and archaeological evidence of the rise and development of the major cultures of the Ancient Near East, particularly Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, from the Neolithic through the Persian Periods. Emphasis is placed upon the impact of these cultures on the pre-history and history of Israel.
Three hours.

ARCHE 3103 (3104) Archaeology of Ancient Israel
A study of archaeological finds from the Levant which aid in the interpretation of the Old Testament in areas such as history, social contexts, religion, and material culture. Focus of the study is on the Bronze and Iron Ages (Patriarchal through early Post-Exilic).
Three hours.

ARCHE 3203 (3204) Archaeology of the New Testament World
A study of archaeological finds from ancient Palestine and the larger Mediterranean basin which aid in the interpretation of the New Testament in areas such as history, social contexts, religion, and material culture. Focus of this course is on the Late Hellenistic through Early Roman periods.
Three hours.

ARCHE 3303 (3304) Archaeology and History of the Early Church
An introduction to the archaeology of the early church. Emphasis will be placed on Byzantine art, archeology, and architecture, especially within the Levant and North Africa.
Three hours.

ARCHE 3993 (3994) Special Topics in Archaeology
A topic based on contemporary archaeological and historical issues of the intersection between archaeology and biblical studies will be explored. Prerequisites may be required depending on topic.
Three hours.

ARCHE 4203 Archaeological Field Excavation Methods
An on-site excavation or site survey in the Bible lands to provide field experience in current scientific archaeological methods. The course will include lectures on archaeological methods and theory, visits to sites of importance for biblical archaeology, field excavation, and a related research project.
Three hours.

ARCHE 4303 (4304) Advanced Archaeological Field Excavation Methods
This course is designed for students with previous archaeological field experience, and is taken in conjunction with a field staff position of a major archaeological excavation where the position involves the supervision of students and field responsibilities. Prerequisite: ARCHE 4203.
Three hours.

ARCHE 4403 Archaeological Practicum-Material Studies
An introduction to methods for preparation and preservation of archaeological finds: conservation, cleaning, cataloguing, and classification. This will include analysis of lithics, ceramics, faunal and floral remains, metals, and glass.
Three hours.

ARCHE 4503 (4504) Advanced Archaeological Practicum
This course is designed for students with previous archaeological field experience and museum studies, and is taken in conjunction with a field staff position of a major archaeological excavation or working as an assistant curator in the Charles C. Tandy Museum. Prerequisite: ARCHE 4403.
Three hours.

ARCHE 5103 (5104) Archaeological Method and Theory
An introduction to the methodological and theoretical issues involved in the interpretation of the archaeological record. A survey of various approaches and paradigms to archaeological interpretation are examined.
Three hours.

ARCHE 5203 (5204) Ceramic Analysis-Syro-Palestine
An introduction to principles of ceramic analysis--especially theoretical and methodological approaches to the use of ceramics in the interpretation and reconstruction of history. Emphasis will be placed on the classification and identification of pottery from the Levant from the Neolithic to the Byzantine Period, and the Bronze and Iron Age pottery of ancient Israel. Prerequisite: ARCHE 3103.
Three hours.

ARCHE 5993 (5994) Special Topics in Archaeological Method and Theory
A topic based on a specific contemporary methodological and theoretical issue focusing on the interpretation of the archaeological record and current paradigms in archaeological theory. Prerequisites may be required depending on topic.
Three hours.

Biblical Backgrounds and History

BBHST 3313 Backgrounds to the Life and Times of Jesus
A study of the geography, history, and archaeology of the biblical world intended to provide a cultural and chronological framework of the life and times of Jesus Christ. Emphasis is placed on the background data that is crucial for proper understanding of the Gospels.
Three hours.

BBHST 3323 Biblical Backgrounds in the Bible Lands
A study of biblical history, geography, and archaeology while touring the Bible lands. On-site study of key places and countries of the Bible.
Three hours.

BBHST 3333 Historical Geography of the Land of the Bible
A study of the geography, history, and archaeology of the biblical world intended to provide a cultural and chronological framework for further study of both the Old and New Testaments. This course also introduces students to the discipline and issues of historical geography.
Three hours.

BBHST 3413 History of Ancient Israel
An introduction to the history of Israel in the patriarchal, pre-monarchial, monarchial, and post-monarchial periods. This course is a survey of the Old Testament from a historical framework. Students will be required to read through the Old Testament and interpret the text in light of its historical development.
Three hours.

BBHST 3423 History, Archaeology, and Geography of Ancient Israel
An introduction to the history and geography of ancient Israel as it is known from biblical texts, ancient historical sources, and archaeological finds. This will be accomplished through study tours throughout the land of ancient Israel.
Three hours.

BBHST 3433 History of the Ancient Near East
An introduction to the cultural and political history of the Ancient Near East, especially Egypt and Mesopotamia, with an emphasis on the intersection with biblical history.
Three hours.

BBHST 3443 (3444) History of the Second Temple Period
A study of the historical, cultural, and religious development of the Jewish people in the land of the Bible during the Hellenistic and early Roman Periods, and the institutions and culture that influenced and shaped early Judaism and Christianity.
Three hours.

BBHST 3503 (3504) Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls
A study of the archaeological excavations at Qumran and other sites in the Dead Sea region and the recovery of biblical and extra-biblical manuscripts and documents. The course will include a survey of the religious practices and communal life of the Qumran community and the environment that produced it.
Three hours.

BBHST 3993 (3994) Special Topics in History and Biblical Backgrounds
A topic based on contemporary issues of the intersection between history and biblical studies will be explored. Prerequisites may be required depending on topic.
Three hours.

BBHST 4103 (4104) Social and Cultural Settings of Ancient Palestine
An investigation of various aspects of life in ancient times (society, social and personal identity, forms of subsistence, economy, art forms, religious expression and the like) to help understand biblical life and customs of the Old Testament more accurately. Students will be exposed to the various methods and issues of anthropological research related to the Old Testament. Prerequisite: OLDTS 3313 or equivalent.
Three hours.

BBHST 4203 (4204) Social and Cultural Settings of Palestine during the Roman Period
An introduction to an extensive anthropological approach to the study of daily life in the first century. Topics focus on the social, political, religious, and economic backgrounds that serve as aids for understanding the message of the New Testament. Prerequisite: NEWTS 3313 or equivalent.
Three hours.

Biblical and Cognate Languages

ANELG 5023 (5024) Aramaic
An examination of the fundamentals of biblical Aramaic including vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and syntax for the purpose of translating and interpreting the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament. Prerequisite: HEBRW 4313-4323.
Three hours.

ANELG 5033 (5034) Ugaritic
An examination of fundamentals of the Ugaritic language. The importance and influence of Ugaritic on Old Testament studies will be illustrated. Prerequisite: HEBRW 4313-4323.
Three hours.

ANELG 5053 (5054) West Semitic Inscriptions
This course introduces the student to the extant literature of the Northwest Semitic language family (Hebrew, Ugaritic, Phoenician, Aramaic, Syriac, Moabite, Ammonite, and Edomite). The study includes a comparative analysis of Northwest Semitic grammar, syntax, and other linguistic issues. The student is exposed to the discipline of epigraphy. Prerequisite: HEBRW 4313-4323.
Three hours.

Archaeology Thesis and Research

MAABS 5001 Thesis Research
Students begin thesis research and complete a thesis prospectus under faculty supervision.
One hour.

MAABS 5003 Thesis
Students write a thesis on the basis of an approved prospectus under faculty supervision.
Three hours.

Biblical Studies

BIBST 3203 Biblical Hermeneutics
An introduction to the nature of the Bible, the definition of and need for hermeneutics, a survey of historical and contemporary hermeneutical approaches, the principles of a healthy interpretive approach, and case studies of biblical passages which illustrate the principles. Preferably taken during the first year.
Three hours.

BIBST 5383 (5384) Advanced Hermeneutics (PHILO 5383)
An advanced study of biblical and philosophical hermeneutics, with special attention to (post) modern theory and its impact on biblical interpretation. Prerequisite: BIBST 3203.
Three hours.

Biblical Theology

BIBTH 4313 (4314) The Theology of Jesus (NEWTS 4813)
A study of the teaching of Jesus with special attention to His view of the kingdom of God and of His own person and role.
Three hours.

BIBTH 4323 (4324) The Theology of Paul (NEWTS 4823)
A study of the setting, presuppositions, and themes of Pauline theology with special attention to the apostle's teachings on the kingdom of God, the person and work of Christ, and the church.
Three hours.

BIBTH 4333 (4334) The Theology of John
A study of the setting, presuppositions, and themes of Johannine Theology with special attention to the distinctive theological presentations of Jesus, kingdom of God, Christian life, and eternal destiny.
Three hours.

BIBTH 4343 (4344) New Testament Theology (NEWTS 5543)
A study of the nature, history, and methods of New Testament theology, along with examination and application of major theological concepts in the New Testament.
Three hours.

BIBTH 4353 (4354) The Theology of the Gospels (NEWTS 4833)
A study of the theological emphases and the special contributions of each of the canonical Gospels with special reference to the dominant motif of Christology.
Three hours.

BIBTH 4373 (4374) The Theology of Luke-Acts
A study of the theological emphasis of Luke-Acts with special attention to the perspective on Jesus, the activity of the Holy Spirit, and the spread of the gospel.
Three hours.

BIBTH 4803 (4804) Old Testament Theology (OLDTS 4803)
A study of the nature, history, and methods of Old Testament theology, along with examination and application of major theological concepts in the Old Testament.
Three hours.

BIBTH 5593 (5594) Issues in Biblical Theology
This course will consider a major issue related to biblical theology.
Three hours.

Advanced Studies

BIBTH 7724 Issues in Biblical Theology
Guided research into the discipline of and/or themes within biblical theology, with attention given to the history of research, contemporary literature, methodology, and exegetical analysis of relevant primary texts.
Four hours.

Old Testament

OLDTS 3313 Basic Old Testament I
An introduction to the ancient Near Eastern background and the canon of the Old Testament and the contents of Genesis-Esther with emphasis on historical issues, theological interpretations, and contemporary applications.

*Students who have completed six hours in Old Testament survey or introduction in college with a grade of B or better may be eligible to replace Old Testament OLDTS 3313-3323 by selecting six hours of work from other OLDTS courses. The student must complete an "Advanced Standing without Credit" application and have a transcript evaluation by the Office of the Registrar.
Three hours.

OLDTS 3323 Basic Old Testament II
An introduction to the contents of the Old Testament books Job-Malachi with emphasis on historical issues, theological interpretations, and contemporary applications.

*Students who have completed six hours in Old Testament survey or introduction in college with a grade of B or better may be eligible to replace Old Testament OLDTS 3313-3323 by selecting six hours of work from other OLDTS courses. The student must complete an "Advanced Standing without Credit" application and have a transcript evaluation by the Office of the Registrar.
Three hours.

OLDTS 3333 Great Themes of the Old Testament
An introductory study of primary themes of the Old Testament, such as election and covenant, in light of the formation, function, and nature of the Old Testament scriptures and the story of salvation history.
Three hours.

OLDTS 4503 Genesis
A critical and expositional study of Genesis based on the English text.
Three hours.

OLDTS 4533 Exodus
A critical and expositional study of Exodus based on the English text.
Three hours.

OLDTS 4543 Leviticus
A critical and expositional study of Leviticus based on the English text.
Three hours.

OLDTS 4553 Numbers
A critical and expositional study of Numbers based on the English text.
Three hours.

OLDTS 4563 Deuteronomy
A critical and expositional study of Deuteronomy based on the English text.
Three hours.

OLDTS 4573 Joshua-Judges-Ruth
A critical and expositional study of Joshua, Judges, and Ruth based on the English text.
Three hours.

OLDTS 4583 1 and 2 Samuel
A critical and expositional study of 1 and 2 Samuel based on the English text.
Three hours.

OLDTS 4593 1 and 2 Kings
A critical and expositional study of 1 and 2 Kings based on the English text.
Three hours.

OLDTS 4603 1 and 2 Chronicles
A critical and expositional study of 1 and 2 Chronicles based on the English text.
Three hours

OLDTS 4613 Ezra-Nehemiah-Esther
A critical and expositional study of Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther based on the English text.
Three hours.

OLDTS 4623 Job
A critical and expositional study of Job based on the English text.
Three hours.

OLDTS 4633 Psalms
A critical and expositional study of Psalms based on the English text.
Three hours.

OLDTS 4643 Proverbs
A critical and expositional study of Proverbs based on the English text.
Three hours.

OLDTS 4653 Ecclesiastes-Song of Solomon-Lamentations
A critical and expositional study of Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon, and Lamentations based on the English text.
Three hours.

OLDTS 4663 Isaiah
A critical and expositional study of Isaiah based on the English text.
Three hours.

OLDTS 4693 Jeremiah
A critical and expositional study of Jeremiah based on the English text.
Three hours.

OLDTS 4703 Ezekiel
A critical and expositional study of Ezekiel based on the English text.
Three hours.

OLDTS 4713 Daniel
A critical and expositional study of Daniel based on the English text.
Three hours.

OLDTS 4723 Amos-Hosea
A critical and expositional study of Amos and Hosea based on the English text.
Three hours.

OLDTS 4743 Micah
A critical and expositional study of Micah based on the English text.
Three hours.

OLDTS 4753 Nahum-Habakkuk-Zephaniah
A critical and expositional study of Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah based on the English text.
Three hours.

OLDTS 4763 Obadiah-Joel-Jonah
A critical and expositional study of Obadiah, Joel, and Jonah based on the English text.
Three hours.

OLDTS 4773 Haggai-Zechariah-Malachi
A critical and expositional study of Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi based on the English text.
Three hours.

OLDTS 4783 (4784) Old Testament Prophecy
A study of the nature, history, and interpretation of Old Testament prophecy, with a survey of the messianic ideas of the Old Testament. Attention will also be given to contemporary applications.
Three hours.

OLDTS 4793 (4794) Old Testament Criticism / Einleitung in das Alte Testament
An examination, evaluation, and application of the various analytical approaches historically and presently used in the study of the Old Testament.

Studien zu Verfasserschaft, Ort und Zeit der Entstehung der Bücher des Alten Testaments; Beurteilung alter und neuer Hypothesen der alttestamentlichen Wissenschaft.
Three hours. / Drei Stunden.

OLDTS 4803 (4804) Old Testament Theology / Theologie des Alten Testaments
A study of the nature, history, and methods of Old Testament theology, along with examination and application of major theological concepts in the Old Testament.

Eine Vorlesung über Wesen, Geschichte und Methodik der Theologie des Alten Testaments; Untersuchung und Anwendung bedeutender theologischer Konzepte im Alten Testament.
Three hours. / Drei Stunden.

OLDTS 4823 (4824) Old Testament Wisdom Literature
A study of Old Testament Wisdom Literature and its contemporary applications.
Three hours.

OLDTS 5002 Old Testament Studies Reading Seminar I - ThM
Intensive reading in the discipline of Old Testament.
Two hours.

OLDTS 5012 Old Testament Studies Reading Seminar II - ThM
Intensive reading in the discipline of Old Testament.
Two hours.

OLDTS 5353 Directed Study

Three Hours.

OLDTS 5363 Directed Study

Three Hours.

OLDTS 5593 (5594) Issues in Old Testament Studies
This course will consider a major issue related to the history and interpretation of the Old Testament.
3 hours.

Advanced Studies

OLDTS 7002 Old Testament Reading Seminar I
Intensive reading in the discipline of Old Testament.
Two hours.

OLDTS 7012 Old Testament Reading Seminar II
Intensive reading in the discipline of Old Testament.
Two hours.

OLDTS 7104 Pentateuch
Guided research into the history, texts, and interpretation of the Pentateuch.
Four hours.

OLDTS 7164 1 and 2 Samuel
Guided research into the history, texts, and interpretation of 1 and 2 Samuel.
Four hours.

OLDTS 7204 Old Testament Prophecy
Guided research into the history, texts, and interpretation of Old Testament prophecy.
Four hours.

OLDTS 7264 Zechariah
Guided research into the history, text, and interpretation of Zechariah.
Four hours.

OLDTS 7324 Psalms
Guided research into the history, texts, and interpretation of the Psalms.
Four hours.

OLDTS 7594 Old Testament Criticism
Guided research into the various critical approaches historically and presently used in Old Testament studies.
Four hours.

OLDTS 7614 Old Testament History
Guided research into the history of Israel and Judah studied in light of the Ancient Near East context.
Four hours.

OLDTS 7674 Old Testament Theology
Guided research into the nature, history, and method of Old Testament theology, along with an examination and application of the major theological concepts in the Old Testament.
Four hours.

OLDTS 7684 Intertextuality
A critical examination of the issues surrounding the literary connections within the Scriptures, including an exploration of theories, methods, types and purposes of literary borrowing and echoing within the biblical text.
Four hours.

OLDTS 7694 The New Testament Interpretation of the Old Testament (NEWTS 7694)
Guided research into Old Testament quotations, allusions, themes, and echoes in their respective biblical contexts.
Four hours.

OLDTS 7714 Old Testament Poetical and Wisdom Literature
Guided research into the history, texts, and interpretation of Old Testament poetical and wisdom literature.
Four hours.

OLDTS 7724 Issues in Old Testament Studies
Guided research in a specific OT theme with attention given to the history of interpretation, methodology, exegetical analysis of relevant primary texts, and theological implications.
Four hours.

Hebrew and Cognate Languages

HEBRW 4313 Biblical Hebrew I / Elementares Hebräisch I
The fundamentals of biblical Hebrew including vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and syntax for the purpose of translating and interpreting the Old Testament text.

Grundlagen des biblischen Hebräisch: Vokabular, Aussprache, Grammatik und Syntax zum Zweck der Übersetzung und Interpretation des Alten Testaments.
Three hours. / Drei Stunden.

HEBRW 4323 Biblical Hebrew II / Elementares Hebräisch II
The fundamentals of biblical Hebrew including vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and syntax for the purpose of translating and interpreting the Old Testament text. Prerequisite: HEBRW 4313.

Grundlagen des biblischen Hebräisch: Vokabular, Aussprache, Grammatik und Syntax zum Zweck der Übersetzung und Interpretation des Alten Testaments.
Three hours. / Drei Stunden.

HEBRW 4356 Biblical Hebrew I and II
HEBRW 4356 combines HEBRW 4313 and HEBRW 4323 into a single accelerated course.

Note: This is a single, 6-credit-hour course. The school will not entertain requests for drops beyond the drop deadline except in serious extenuating circumstances, nor will the school entertain requests to change the registration from HEBRW 4356 to HEBRW 4313 and HEBRW 4323 in order to avoid a failure of all 6 hours. The drop deadline is the same for all other courses offered with the same starting date.
Six hours.

HEBRW 5003 Hebrew Exegetical Method / Hebräisch-exegetische Methode
Studies in Hebrew exegetical method including: a review of Elementary Hebrew, an introduction to Hebrew syntax, lexical studies, text critical analyses, and the research tools available to aid in Old Testament exegesis. These methods will be applied to selected portions of the Hebrew Bible. Prerequisites: HEBRW 4313-4323.

Vertiefung der hebräischen Syntax, Einführung in die Textkritik und in lexikalische und exegetische Studien.
Three hours. / Drei Stunden.

HEBRW 5043 (5044) The Texts of Qumran
Introduction to the historical and archaeological background and translation of selected texts from Qumran. The course focuses particularly on the contributions of the Qumran discoveries to the study of the biblical text in the areas of translation, textual transmission, scribal practice, orthography and canon, with special emphasis on the relevance of the scrolls for text criticism. Prerequisite: HEBRW 4313.
Three hours.

HEBRW 5053 (5054) Hebrew Readings
Accelerated and guided reading, translation, and grammatical analysis of Hebrew texts in order to improve pronunciation, build reading comprehension and speed, and increase facility with biblical Hebrew vocabulary and expression. Prerequisites: HEBRW 4313-4323.
Three hours.

HEBRW 5503 (5504) Exegesis of Genesis
An exegesis of Genesis based on the Hebrew text. Prerequisites: HEBRW 4313-4323.
Three hours.

HEBRW 5533 (5534) Exegesis of Exodus
An exegesis of Exodus based on the Hebrew text. Prerequisites: HEBRW 4313-4323.
Three hours.

HEBRW 5543 (5544) Exegesis of Leviticus
An exegesis of Leviticus based on the Hebrew text. Prerequisites: HEBRW 4313-4323.
Three hours.

HEBRW 5553 (5554) Exegesis of Numbers
An exegesis of Numbers based on the Hebrew text. Prerequisites: HEBRW 4313-4323.
Three hours.

HEBRW 5563 (5564) Exegesis of Deuteronomy
An exegesis of Deuteronomy based on the Hebrew text. Prerequisites: HEBRW 4313-4323.
Three hours.

HEBRW 5573 (5574) Exegesis of Joshua, Judges and Ruth
An exegesis of Joshua, Judges, and Ruth based on the Hebrew text. Prerequisites: HEBRW 4313-4323.
Three hours.

HEBRW 5583 (5584) Exegesis of 1 and 2 Samuel
An exegesis of 1 and 2 Samuel based on the Hebrew text. Prerequisites: HEBRW 4313-4323.
Three hours.

HEBRW 5593 (5594) Exegesis of 1 and 2 Kings
An exegesis of 1 and 2 Kings based on the Hebrew text. Prerequisites: HEBRW 4313-4323.
Three hours.

HEBRW 5603 (5604) Exegesis of 1 and 2 Chronicles
An exegesis of 1 and 2 Chronicles based on the Hebrew text. Prerequisites: HEBRW 4313-4323.
Three hours.

HEBRW 5613 (5614) Exegesis of Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther
An exegesis of Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther based on the Hebrew text. Prerequisites: HEBRW 4313-4323.
Three hours.

HEBRW 5623 (5624) Exegesis of Job
An exegesis of Job based on the Hebrew text. Prerequisites: HEBRW 4313-4323.
Three hours.

HEBRW 5633 (5634) Exegesis of Psalms
An exegesis of Psalms based on the Hebrew text. Prerequisites: HEBRW 4313-4323.
Three hours.

HEBRW 5643 (5644) Exegesis of Proverbs
An exegesis of Proverbs based on the Hebrew text. Prerequisites: HEBRW 4313-4323.
Three hours.

HEBRW 5653 (5654) Exegesis of Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon, and Lamentations
An exegesis of Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon, and Lamentations based on the Hebrew text. Prerequisites: HEBRW 4313-4323.
Three hours.

HEBRW 5663 (5664) Exegesis of Isaiah
An exegesis of Isaiah based on the Hebrew text. Prerequisites: HEBRW 4313-4323.
Three hours.

HEBRW 5693 (5694) Exegesis of Jeremiah
An exegesis of Jeremiah based on the Hebrew text. Prerequisites: HEBRW 4313-4323.
Three hours.

HEBRW 5703 (5704) Exegesis of Ezekiel
An exegesis of Ezekiel based on the Hebrew text. Prerequisites: HEBRW 4313-4323.
Three hours.

HEBRW 5713 (5714) Exegesis of Daniel
An exegesis of Daniel based on the Hebrew text. Prerequisites: HEBRW 4313-4323.
Three hours.

HEBRW 5723 (5724) Exegesis of Amos
An exegesis of Amos based on the Hebrew text. Prerequisites: HEBRW 4313-4323.
Three hours.

HEBRW 5733 (5734) Exegesis of Hosea
An exegesis of Hosea based on the Hebrew text. Prerequisites: HEBRW 4313-4323.
Three hours.

HEBRW 5743 (5744) Exegesis of Micah
An exegesis of Micah based on the Hebrew text. Prerequisites: HEBRW 4313-4323.
Three hours.

HEBRW 5753 (5754) Exegesis of Nahum, Habakkuk and Zephaniah
An exegesis of Nahum, Habakkuk and Zephaniah based on the Hebrew text. Prerequisites: HEBRW 4313-4323.
Three hours.

HEBRW 5763 (5764) Exegesis of Obadiah, Joel and Jonah
An exegesis of Obadiah, Joel and Jonah based on the Hebrew text. Prerequisites: HEBRW 4313-4323.
Three hours.

HEBRW 5773 (5774) Exegesis of Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi
An exegesis of Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi based on the Hebrew text. Prerequisites: HEBRW 4313-4323.
Three hours.

HEBRW 5803 Directed Study

Three hours.

New Testament

NEWTS 3313 Basic New Testament I
An introduction to the Jewish, Greek and Roman backgrounds, the canon of the New Testament, and the contents of Matthew-Acts with emphasis on historical issues, theological interpretations, and contemporary applications.

*Students who have completed six hours in New Testament survey or introduction in college with a grade of B or better may be eligible to replace New Testament NEWTS 3313-3323 by selecting six hours of work from other NEWTS courses. The student must complete an "Advanced Standing without Credit" application and have a transcript evaluation by the Office of the Registrar.
Three hours.

NEWTS 3323 Basic New Testament II
An introduction to the contents of the New Testament books Romans-Revelation with emphasis on historical issues, theological interpretation, and contemporary applications.

*Students who have completed six hours in New Testament survey or introduction in college with a grade of B or better may be eligible to replace New Testament NEWTS 3313-3323 by selecting six hours of work from other NEWTS courses. The student must complete an "Advanced Standing without Credit" application and have a transcript evaluation by the Office of the Registrar.
Three hours.

NEWTS 3333 Great Themes of the New Testament
An introductory study of primary themes of the New Testament, such as grace and discipleship, in light of the formation, function, and nature of the New Testament and the story of salvation history.
Three hours.

NEWTS 4013 Matthew
A critical and expositional study of Matthew based on the English text.
Three hours.

NEWTS 4023 Mark
A critical and expositional study of Mark based on the English text.
Three hours.

NEWTS 4033 Luke
A critical and expositional study of Luke based on the English text.
Three hours.

NEWTS 4043 John
A critical and expositional study of John based on the English text.
Three hours.

NEWTS 4053 Acts
A critical and expositional study of Acts based on the English text.
Three hours.

NEWTS 4063 Romans
A critical and expositional study of Romans based on the English text.
Three hours.

NEWTS 4073 First Corinthians
A critical and expositional study of 1 Corinthians based on the English text.
Three hours.

NEWTS 4083 Second Corinthians
A critical and expositional study of 2 Corinthians based on the English text.
Three hours.

NEWTS 4093 Galatians
A critical and expositional study of Galatians based on the English text.
Three hours.

NEWTS 4103 Ephesians
A critical and expositional study of Ephesians based on the English text.
Three hours.

NEWTS 4113 Philippians
A critical and expositional study of Philippians based on the English text.
Three hours.

NEWTS 4123 Thessalonian Letters
A critical and expositional study of 1 and 2 Thessalonians based on the English text.
Three hours.

NEWTS 4133 Pastoral Letters
An expositional study of 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus based on the English text.
Three hours.

NEWTS 4193 Hebrews
A critical and expositional study of Hebrews based on the English text.
Three hours.

NEWTS 4203 James
A critical and expositional study of James based on the English text.
Three hours.

NEWTS 4213 Petrine Letters
A critical and expositional study of 1 and 2 Peter based on the English text.
Three hours.

NEWTS 4223 Johannine Letters
A critical and expositional study of 1, 2, and 3 John based on the English text.
Three hours.

NEWTS 4273 Revelation
A critical and expositional study of Revelation based on the English text.
Three hours.

NEWTS 4373 (4374) The Theology of Luke-Acts
A study of the theological emphasis of Luke-Acts with special attention to the perspective on Jesus, the activity of the Holy Spirit, and the spread of the gospel.
Three hours.

NEWTS 4403 (4404) Methodology
Advanced introduction to critical disciplines employed for textual, historical, and literary analysis of the New Testament.
Three hours.

NEWTS 4813 (4814) The Theology of Jesus (BIBTH 4313)
A study of the teaching of Jesus with special attention to His view of the kingdom of God and of His own person and role.
Three hours.

NEWTS 4823 (4824) The Theology of Paul (BIBTH 4323)
A study of the setting, presuppositions, and themes of Pauline theology with special attention to the apostle's teachings on the kingdom of God, the person and work of Christ, and the church.
Three hours.

NEWTS 4833 (4834) The Theology of the Gospels (BIBTH 4353)
A study of the theological emphases and the special contributions of each of the canonical Gospels with special reference to the dominant motif of Christology.
Three hours.

NEWTS 5002 New Testament Reading Seminar I - ThM
Intensive reading in the discipline of New Testament.
Two hours.

NEWTS 5012 New Testament Reading Seminar II - ThM
Intensive reading in the discipline of New Testament.
Two hours.

NEWTS 5042 New Testament Theology Reading Seminar I - ThM
A study of significant secondary literature within the discipline of New Testament theology, with reference to the history, methodology and current status of the discipline, along with translation of selected New Testament texts.
Two hours.

NEWTS 5052 New Testament Theology Reading Seminar II - ThM
A continuation of NEWTS 5042.
Two hours.

NEWTS 5353 Directed Study

Three hours.

NEWTS 5363 Directed Study

Three hours.

NEWTS 5543 (5544) New Testament Theology (BIBTH 4343) / Theologie des Neuen Testaments
A study of the nature, history, and methods of New Testament theology, along with examination and application of major theological concepts in the New Testament.

Eine Vorlesung über Wesen, Geschichte und Methodik der Theologie des Neuen Testaments; Erörterung bedeutender theologischer Konzepte im Neuen Testament mit Betonung auf paulinischer Theologie.
Three hours. / Drei Stunden.

NEWTS 5593 (5594) Issues in New Testament Studies
This course will consider a major issue related to the history and interpretation of the New Testament.
Three hours.

Advanced Studies

NEWTS 7002 New Testament Reading Seminar I
Intensive reading in the discipline of New Testament.
Two hours.

NEWTS 7012 New Testament Reading Seminar II
Intensive reading in the discipline of New Testament.
Two hours.

NEWTS 7042 New Testament Theology Reading Seminar I
A study of significant secondary literature within the discipline of New Testament theology, with reference to the history, methodology and current status of the discipline, along with translation of selected New Testament texts.
Two hours.

NEWTS 7052 New Testament Theology Reading Seminar II
A continuation of NEWTS 7042.
Two hours.

NEWTS 7134 Interpretation of the Gospel of John
Guided research into the history, text, and interpretation of the Gospel of John.
Four hours.

NEWTS 7144 Interpretation of the Synoptic Gospels
Guided research into the history, texts, and interpretation of the Synoptic Gospels.
Four hours.

NEWTS 7204 Interpretation of the Letters of Paul
Guided research into the history, texts, and interpretation of select letters from the Pauline corpus.
Four hours.

NEWTS 7214 Pauline Pneumatology
Guided research into Paul's thought on the Spirit, with attention to the ministry of Paul, the primary aspects of his thought, and early Christian experience as reflected in his letters and Acts.
Four hours.

NEWTS 7414 Hebrews
Guided research into the history, text, and interpretation of the book of Hebrews.
Four hours.

NEWTS 7424 Interpretation of the Letter of James
Guided research into the history, text, and interpretation of the letter of James.
Four hours

NEWTS 7524 New Testament Theology
Guided research into the development of the discipline, various methods and theologies proposed, and assessment of New Testament texts with respect to select themes.
Four hours.

NEWTS 7614 New Testament History
Guided research into the social, economic, political, and religious aspects of Second Temple Judaism and the New Testament world.
Four hours.

NEWTS 7634 Canon and Text
Guided research into the development of the New Testament canon and the history and practice of New Testament textual criticism. Prerequisite: GREEK 5513 Textual Criticism (Students who have not had the course may audit it concurrently with the seminar.)
Four hours.

NEWTS 7694 New Testament Interpretation of the Old Testament (OLDTS 7694)
Guided research into Old Testament quotations, allusions, themes, and echoes in their respective biblical contexts.
Four hours.

NEWTS 7714 Critical Methods and New Testament Studies
Guided research and assessment of the development and employment of critical methods within New Testament studies, and analysis and application of various critical methods in the study of selected New Testament texts.
Four hours.

NEWTS 7724 Issues in New Testament Studies
Guided research in a specific NT theme with attention given to the history of interpretation, methodology, exegetical analysis of relevant primary texts, and theological implications.
Four hours.

Greek

GREEK 3313 Biblical Greek I
An introduction to the Greek language in preparation for the exegesis of the Greek New Testament.
Three hours.

GREEK 3323 Biblical Greek II
An introduction to the Greek language in preparation for the exegesis of the Greek New Testament. Prerequisite: GREEK 3313.
Three hours.

GREEK 3356 Biblical Greek I and II
GREEK 3356 combines GREEK 3313 and GREEK 3323 into a single accelerated course Note: This is a single, 6-credit-hour course. The school will not entertain requests for drops beyond the drop deadline except in serious extenuating circumstances, nor will the school entertain requests to change the registration from GREEK 3356 to GREEK 3313 and GREEK 3323 in order to avoid a failure of all 6 hours. The drop deadline is the same for all other courses offered with the same starting date.
Six hours.

GREEK 4313 Greek Syntax and Exegesis I
Intermediate grammar with exegesis of the Greek New Testament. (Note: Students in GREEK 4313-4323 are strongly encouraged to continue in the same section of the course throughout both semesters). Prerequisite: GREEK 3313-3323 or equivalent.
Three hours.

GREEK 4323 Greek Syntax and Exegesis II
Intermediate grammar with exegesis of the Greek New Testament. (Note: Students in GREEK 4313-4323 are strongly encouraged to continue in the same section of the course throughout both semesters). Prerequisite: GREEK 4313.
Three hours.

GREEK 4356 New Testament Greek I and II
GREEK 4356 combines GREEK 4313 and GREEK 4323 into a single accelerated course. Six hours (Havard School only). Prerequisite: GREEK 3313-3323 or equivalent.
Six hours.

GREEK 4503 (4504) New Testament Greek Readings
Advanced grammar and translation of selected passages from the Greek New Testament. Prerequisites: GREEK 4313-4323.
Three hours.

GREEK 4963 (4964) Hellenistic Greek Readings
Translation and study of the language and literature from the literary world of the New Testament, with attention to the vocabulary and grammar of the Septuagint, Pseudepigrapha, Josephus, Philo, and papyri. Prerequisite: GREEK 4313.
Three hours.

GREEK 5013 (5014) Exegesis of Matthew
An exegesis of the Gospel of Matthew based on the Greek text. Prerequisite: GREEK 3323.
Three hours.

GREEK 5023 (5024) Exegesis of Mark
An exegesis of the Gospel of Mark based on the Greek text. Prerequisite: GREEK 3323.
Three hours.

GREEK 5033 (5034) Exegesis of Luke
An exegesis of the Gospel of Luke based on the Greek text. Prerequisite: GREEK 3323.
Three hours

GREEK 5043 (5044) Exegesis of John
An exegesis of the Gospel of John based on the Greek text. Prerequisite: GREEK 3323.
Three hours.

GREEK 5053 (5054) Exegesis of Acts
An exegesis of the Book of Acts based on the Greek text. Prerequisite: GREEK 3323.
Three hours.

GREEK 5063 (5064) Exegesis of Romans
An exegesis of Romans based on the Greek text. Prerequisite: GREEK 3323.
Three hours.

GREEK 5073 (5074) Exegesis of First Corinthians / Exegese NT: 1. Korintherbrief
An exegesis of 1 Corinthians based on the Greek text. Prerequisite: GREEK 3323.

Exegese des ersten Korintherbriefs anhand des griechischen Grundtextes.
Three hours. / Drei Stunden.

GREEK 5083 (5084) Exegesis of Second Corinthians
An exegesis of 2 Corinthians based on the Greek text. Prerequisite: GREEK 3323.
Three hours.

GREEK 5093 (5094) Exegesis of Galatians
An exegesis of Galatians based on the Greek text. Prerequisite: GREEK 3323.
Three hours.

GREEK 5103 (5104) Exegesis of Ephesians
An exegesis of Ephesians based on the Greek text. Prerequisite: GREEK 3323.
Three hours.

GREEK 5113 (5114) Exegesis of Philippians
An exegesis of Philippians based on the Greek text. Prerequisite: GREEK 3323.
Three hours

GREEK 5123 (5124) Exegesis of Colossians
An exegesis of Colossians based on the Greek text. Prerequisite: GREEK 3323.
Three hours.

GREEK 5133 (5134) Exegesis of the Pastoral Epistles
An exegesis of 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus based on the Greek text. Prerequisite: GREEK 3323.
Three hours.

GREEK 5143 (5144) Exegesis of the Thessalonian Letters
An exegesis of 1 and 2 Thessalonians based on the Greek text. Prerequisite: GREEK 3323.
Three hours.

GREEK 5153 (5154) Exegesis of Hebrews / Exegese des Hebräerbriefes
An exegesis of Hebrews based on the Greek text. Prerequisite: GREEK 3323.

Exegese des Hebräerbriefes aus dem Griechischen Text.
Three hours. / Drei Stunden.

GREEK 5203 (5204) Exegesis of James
An exegesis of James based on the Greek text. Prerequisite: GREEK 3323.
Three hours.

GREEK 5213 (5214) Exegesis of 1 and 2 Peter
An exegesis of 1 Peter, 2 Peter and Jude based on the Greek text. Prerequisite: GREEK 3323.
Three hours

GREEK 5223 (5224) Exegesis of 2 Peter and Jude
An exegesis of 2 Peter and Jude based on the Greek text. Prerequisite: GREEK 3323.
Three hours.

GREEK 5513 (5514) Textual Criticism
A study of the textual criticism of the New Testament: paleography; the materials used in textual criticism; the history of both the handwritten and printed texts; the use of the critical apparatuses; and the evaluation of variant readings. Recommended for all students who anticipate advanced studies in New Testament. Prerequisite: GREEK 4313.
Three hours.

GREEK 5653 Directed Study

Three hours.

GREEK 5663 Directed Study

Three hours.

Division of Theological Studies

Systematic Theology

SYSTH 3003 Systematic Theology I
The nature, sources, and scope of systematic theology; the doctrines of revelation and the Bible, God, creation and providence, humanity and sin, and Jesus Christ. Systematic Theology I is recommended by the Theological Studies Division as a second year class.
Three hours.

SYSTH 3013 Systematic Theology II
Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, salvation and the Christian life, the church, and eschatology. Systematic Theology II is recommended by the Theological Studies Division as a second year class. Also, Systematic Theology I followed by Systematic Theology II is the recommended order of sequence.
Three hours.

SYSTH 3103 (3104) Theological Method
A study of theological method in biblical, historical, systematic, and/or contemporary theology. This is a recommended course for the Master of Divinity Concentration in Theology.
Three hours.

SYSTH 3113 (3114) The Development of Doctrine (Identical to CHAHT 4703)
A study of the development of Christian theology and dogma, and the principle of doctrinal development. This is a recommended course for the Master of Divinity Concentration in Theology.
Three hours.

SYSTH 3203 (3204) Theological Interpretation
A study of the history and presuppositions of theological interpretation of biblical texts, engaging the students in its practice. This is a recommended course for the Master of Divinity Concentration in Theology.
Three hours.

SYSTH 3243 (3244) Scripture
The study of a particular issue or aspect of the biblical, historical, or contemporary doctrine.
Three hours.

SYSTH 3303 (3304) The Trinity
The study of a particular issue or aspect of the biblical, historical, or contemporary doctrine.
Three hours.

SYSTH 3363 (3364) Creation
The study of a particular issue or aspect of the biblical, historical, or contemporary doctrine.
Three hours.

SYSTH 3403 (3404) Humanity
The study of a particular issue or aspect of the biblical, historical, or contemporary doctrine.
Three hours.

SYSTH 3503 (3504) Jesus Christ
The study of a particular issue or aspect of the biblical, historical, or contemporary doctrine.
Three hours.

SYSTH 3513 (3514) The Atonement
The study of a particular issue or aspect of the biblical, historical, or contemporary doctrine.
Three hours.

SYSTH 3603 (3604) The Holy Spirit
The study of a particular issue or aspect of the biblical, historical, or contemporary doctrine.
Three hours

SYSTH 3613 (3614) Salvation
The study of a particular issue or aspect of the biblical, historical, or contemporary doctrine.
Three hours.

SYSTH 3703 (3704) The Church
The study of a particular issue or aspect of the biblical, historical, or contemporary doctrine.
Three hours.

SYSTH 3803 (3804) Eschatology / Eschatologie
The study of a particular issue or aspect of the biblical, historical, or contemporary doctrine.

Eine Vorlesung über die biblische Lehre von den letzten Dingen unter Berücksichtigung verschiedener eschatologischer Entwürfe aus Geschichte und Gegenwart.
Three hours. / Drei Stunden.

SYSTH 3903 (3904) Contemporary Theology
A study of select contemporary theologians or theological movements.
Three hours.

SYSTH 3913 (3914) Heresies and Cults (Identical to CHAHT 4723)
A study of ancient and contemporary deviations from orthodox Christianity.
Three hours.

SYSTH 4363 (4364) Dispensationalism and Covenant Theology
A study of the history and structure of the theological systems of dispensational theology and covenant theology. Special attention will be given to questions regarding continuity and discontinuity between the Old and New Testaments, especially in relation to the biblical themes of law, gospel, covenant, the kingdom of God, Israel, and the church.
Three hours.

SYSTH 5002 Systematic Theology Reading Seminar I
Intensive reading in the discipline of systematic theology.
Two hours.

SYSTH 5012 Systematic Theology Reading Seminar II
Intensive reading in the discipline of systematic theology.
Two hours.

SYSTH 5353 Directed Study

Three hours.

SYSTH 5363 Directed Study

Three hours.

Advanced Studies

SYSTH 7002 Systematic Theology Reading Seminar I
Intensive reading in the discipline of systematic theology.
Two hours.

SYSTH 7012 Systematic Theology Reading Seminar II
Intensive reading in the discipline of systematic theology.
Two hours.

SYSTH 7104 Theological Method
An advanced study of theological method in biblical, historical, systematic, and/or contemporary theology.
Four hours.

SYSTH 7204 Theological Interpretation
An intensive study into the history and presuppositions of theological interpretation of biblical texts.
Four hours.

SYSTH 7304 The Trinity
An advanced study of a particular issue or aspect of the doctrine.
Four hours.

SYSTH 7404 Humanity
An advanced study of a particular issue or aspect of the doctrine.
Four hours.

SYSTH 7504 Jesus Christ
An advanced study of a particular issue or aspect of the doctrine.
Four hours.

SYSTH 7514 The Doctrine of the Atonement
An advanced study of a particular issue or aspect of the doctrine.
Four hours.

SYSTH 7634 The Holy Spirit
An advanced study of a particular issue or aspect of the doctrine.
Four hours.

SYSTH 7644 Salvation
An advanced study of a particular issue or aspect of the doctrine.
Four hours.

SYSTH 7704 Ecclesiology (Identical to BPTST 7704 & PASMN 7704)
An advanced study of a particular issue or aspect of the doctrine, with special emphasis on Baptist ecclesiology.
Four hours.

SYSTH 7804 Eschatology
An advanced study of a particular issue or aspect of the doctrine.
Four hours.

SYSTH 7904 Contemporary Theology
An advanced study of select contemporary theologians or theological movements.
Four hours.

Church History and Historical Theology

CHAHT 3103 Church History I
A general survey of the history of Christianity from the New Testament to 1500 AD.
Three hours.

CHAHT 3113 Church History II
A general survey of the history of Christianity from 1500 AD to the present.
Three hours.

CHAHT 4103 (4104) Early Christianity
A study of the development of Christianity to 600 AD.
Three hours.

CHAHT 4113 (4114) Studies in Early Christianity
A detailed examination of a specific topic, doctrine, theologian, or movement of the Patristic period.
Three hours.

CHAHT 4203 (4204) Medieval Christianity
A study of the development of Christianity from 600 to 1500 AD.
Three hours.

CHAHT 4213 (4214) Studies in Medieval Christianity
A detailed examination of a specific topic, doctrine, theologian, or movement of the Medieval period.
Three hours.

CHAHT 4303 (4304) The Reformation
A study of the Reformation and its various traditions.
Three hours.

CHAHT 4313 (4314) Reformation Studies
A detailed examination of a specific topic, doctrine, theologian, or movement in relation to the Reformation.
Three hours.

CHAHT 4323 (4324) Theology of Martin Luther
A study of the life, writings, and legacy of the leading German Reformer.
Three hours.

CHAHT 4333 (4334) Theology of John Calvin
A study of the life, writings, and legacy of the leading Genevan Reformer.
Three hours.

CHAHT 4343 (4344) Theology of the British Reformers
A study of the lives, writings, and legacies of Reformers in the British Isles from John Wyclif to John Bunyan.
Three hours.

CHAHT 4353 (4354) Theology of the Radical Reformers (Identical to BPTST 4353)
A study of the lives, writings, and legacies of Anabaptists and other Radical reformers during the sixteenth century.
Three hours.

CHAHT 4363 (4364) Dispensationalism and Covenant Theology
A study of the history and structure of the theological systems of dispensational theology and covenant theology. Special attention will be given to questions regarding continuity and discontinuity between the Old and New Testaments, especially in relation to the biblical themes of law, gospel, covenant, the kingdom of God, Israel, and the church.
Three hours.

CHAHT 4403 (4404) Christianity in the Age of Reason
A study of the church in the midst of the Enlightenment 1650-1800.
Three hours.

CHAHT 4413 (4414) Studies in Christianity 1650-1800
A detailed examination of a specific topic, doctrine, theologian, or movement of Christianity in the Age of Reason.
Three hours.

CHAHT 4503 (4504) Christianity in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries
A study of the church during the past two centuries.
Three hours.

CHAHT 4513 (4514) Studies in Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Christianity
A detailed examination of a specific topic, doctrine, theologian, or movement of Christianity during the past two centuries.
Three hours.

CHAHT 4603 (4604) American Christianity
A study of Christianity in America from colonial days to the present.
Three hours.

CHAHT 4613 (4614) Studies in American Christianity
A detailed examination of a specific topic, doctrine, theologian, or movement of American Christianity.
Three hours.

CHAHT 4623 (4624) The Puritans in America
This elective course examines the origins and history of New England Puritanism in the seventeeth century. Emphasis will be placed on the history, theology, and the primary source writings of the major figures of the period from the 1620s to the dawn of the Great Awakening (1720s).
Three hours.

CHAHT 4633 (4634) Jonathan Edwards
A study of the life, theology, writings, and legacy of “America’s Theologian,” Jonathan Edwards.
Three hours.

CHAHT 4653 (4654) Theologies of American Evangelism
An historical study of the theologies of American evangelism.
Three hours

CHAHT 4703 (4704) The Development of Doctrine (Identical to SYSTH 3113)
A study of the development of Christian theology and dogma, and the principle of doctrinal development. This is a recommended course for the Master of Divinity Concentration in Theology.
Three hours.

CHAHT 4713 (4714) Modern Theology / Zeitgenössische Theologien
A study of selected theological movements and writers from 1800 AD to the present.

Auseinandersetzung mit theologischen Strömungen der letzten Jahrzehnte (liberale, dialektische, existentiale, feministische etc. Theologie) und ihren Auswirkungen auf Kirche und Gesellschaft.
Three hours. / Drei Stunden.

CHAHT 4723 (4724) Heresies and Cults (Identical to SYSTH 3913)
A study of ancient and contemporary deviations from orthodox Christianity.
Three hours.

CHAHT 4803 (4804) History of Christian Movements
A study of different movements in Christianity.
Three hours.

CHAHT 4833 (4834) Conflict and Dialogue: Christianity and Judaism
A study of the history of the relationship between Judaism and Christianity.
Three hours.

CHAHT 4843 (4844) The Evangelical Movement in Europe / Die Evangelikale Bewegung in Europa
A study of the evangelical movement, historically and theologically, in Europe.

Entstehung und Entwicklung der evangelikalen Bewegung (Evangelische Allianz, Bekenntnisbewegung, charismatische Bewegung, unabhängige Evangelikale) in Europa mit einem Schwerpunkt auf Deutschland.
Three hours. / Drei Stunden.

CHAHT 5002 Church History and Historical Theology Reading Seminar I
Intensive reading in the disciplines of church history and historical theology.
Two hours.

CHAHT 5012 Church History and Historical Theology Reading Seminar II
Intensive reading in the disciplines of church history and historical theology.
Two hours.

CHAHT 5022 Early Church Reading Seminar I
Intensive reading in the discipline of Early Church studies.
Two hours.

CHAHT 5032 Early Church Reading Seminar II
Intensive reading in the discipline of Early Church studies.
Two hours.

CHAHT 5062 Reformation Studies Reading Seminar I
Intensive reading in the discipline of Reformation studies.
Two hours.

CHAHT 5072 Reformation Studies Reading Seminar II
Intensive reading in the discipline of Reformation studies.
Two hours.

CHAHT 5082 Modern Church Reading Seminar I
Intensive reading in the discipline of Modern Church studies.
Two hours.

CHAHT 5092 Modern Church Reading Seminar II
Intensive reading in the discipline of Modern Church studies.
Two hours.

CHAHT 5353 Directed Study

Three hours.

CHAHT 5363 Directed Study

Three hours.

Advanced Studies

CHAHT 7002 Church History and Historical Theology Reading Seminar I
Intensive reading in the disciplines of church history and historical theology.
Two hours.

CHAHT 7012 Church History and Historical Theology Reading Seminar II
Intensive reading in the disciplines of church history and historical theology.
Two hours.

CHAHT 7022 Early Church Reading Seminar I
Intensive reading in the discipline of Early Church studies.
Two hours.

CHAHT 7032 Early Church Reading Seminar II
Intensive reading in the disciple of Church History studies.
Two hours.

CHAHT 7062 Reformation Studies Reading Seminar I
Intensive reading in the discipline of Reformation studies.
Two hours.

CHAHT 7072 Reformation Studies Reading Seminar II
Intensive reading in the discipline of Reformation studies.
Two hours.

CHAHT 7082 Modern Church Reading Seminar I
Intensive reading in the discipline of Modern Church studies.
Two hours.

CHAHT 7092 Modern Church Reading Seminar II
Intensive reading in the discipline of Modern Church studies.
Two hours.

CHAHT 7104 Historical Methodology
An advanced study in historical methodology for church history and historical theology.
Four Hours.

CHAHT 7124 The History and Theology of the Arian Controversy
A study of historical and theological aspects of the Arian controversy in early Christianity.
Four hours.

CHAHT 7224 Late Medieval and Renaissance Theology
An advanced study of the writings of scholastic, humanist, and dissenting theologians.
Four hours.

CHAHT 7324 Theology of Martin Luther
An intensive study of the life, writings, and legacy of Martin Luther.
Four hours.

CHAHT 7334 Theology of John Calvin
An advanced study of the life, theology, writing, and legacy of John Calvin.
Four hours.

CHAHT 7344 Theology of the British Reformers
An advanced study of the lives, writings, and legacies of Reformers in the British Isles from the fourteenth century through the sixteenth century.
Four hours.

CHAHT 7354 Theology of the Radical Reformers (Identical to BPTST 7354)
An advanced study of the lives, writings, and legacies of the Anabaptists and other Radical Reformers of the sixteenth century.
Four hours.

CHAHT 7414 Early English Baptists (Identical to BPTST 7414)
An advanced study of the English Baptists of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.
Four hours.

CHAHT 7614 The Second Great Awakening
A study of the theological origins and history of the Second Great Awakening including Baptist contributions.
Four hours.

CHAHT 7634 Jonathan Edwards
A study of the life, theology, writings, and legacy of Jonathan Edwards.
Four hours.

CHAHT 7654 Theologies of American Evangelism
An intensive historical study of the theologies of American evangelism.
Four hours.

CHAHT 7814 Baptist Theologians (Identical to BPTST 7814)
An advanced study of the lives, writings, and legacies of Baptist theologians from the seventeenth century through the twentieth century.
Four hours.

CHAHT 7834 Christianity and Judaism
A study of the history of the relationship between Judaism and Christianity.
Four hours.

Baptist and Free Church Studies

BPTST 3203 Baptist Heritage / Geschichte von Täufertum und Baptismus
A survey of the historical basis of Baptist thought and practice from its inception to the present. Under consideration shall be the major theological issues addressed by Baptists, Baptist ecclesiology, and leading Baptist figures. Special attention shall be given to the Southern Baptist Convention and its cooperative program and agencies.

Eine Vorlesung über Entstehung und Entwicklung täuferischer sowie baptistischer Gemeinden und Theologie (mit Betonung auf Baptismus) von den Anfängen im 16. Jahrhundert bis in die Gegenwart.
Three hours. / Drei Stunden.

BPTST 4103 (4104) Studies on the Baptists
A detailed examination of a specific topic, doctrine, theologian, or movement relating to Baptists.
Three hours.

BPTST 4353 (4354) Theology of the Radical Reformers (Identical to CHAHT 4353)
A study of the lives, writings, and legacies of Anabaptists and other Radical reformers during the sixteenth century.
Three hours.

BPTST 4503 (4504) Baptist Theology
A study of the historical roots of Baptist beliefs, the major theological controversies among Baptists, the Baptist confessions of faith, and the thought of leading Baptist theologians.
Three hours.

BPTST 4613 (4614) British Baptists
A study of Baptists in Great Britain and the British Commonwealth from the seventeenth century to the present, with emphasis on the British foundations of the Baptist movement.
Three hours.

BPTST 4853 (4854) Southern Baptists
A history of the founding and development of Southern Baptist church life. Basic organizational principles and characteristic functions of the Southern Baptist Convention will be addressed in this study as well as the role of associations and state conventions.
Three hours.

BPTST 4863 (4864) The Legacy of the Free Churches
An introduction to the history and theology of the free churches throughout Christian history.
Three hours.

BPTST 5002 Baptist and Free Church Studies Reading Seminar I
Intensive reading in the discipline of Baptist theology.
Two hours.

BPTST 5012 Baptist and Free Church Studies Reading Seminar II
Intensive reading in the discipline of Baptist theology.
Two hours.

BPTST 5363 Directed Study

Three hours.

Advanced Studies

BPTST 7002 Baptist and Free Church Studies Reading Seminar I
Intensive reading in the discipline of Baptist theology.
Two hours.

BPTST 7012 Baptist and Free Church Studies Reading Seminar II
Intensive reading in the discipline of Baptist theology.
Two hours.

BPTST 7354 Theology of the Radical Reformers (Identical to CHAHT 7354)
An advanced study of the lives, writings, and legacies of the Anabaptists and other Radical Reformers of the sixteenth century.
Four hours.

BPTST 7414 Early English Baptists (Identical to CHAHT 7414)
An advanced study of the English Baptists of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.
Four hours.

BPTST 7614 The Second Great Awakening
A study of the theoloical origins and history of the Second Great Awakening including Baptist contributions.
Four hours.

BPTST 7704 Ecclesiology (Identical to SYSTH 7704 & PASMN 7704)
An advanced study of a particular issue or aspect of the doctrine, with special emphasis on Baptist ecclesiology.
Four hours.

BPTST 7814 Baptist Theologians (Identical to CHAHT 7814)
An advanced study of the lives, writings, and legacies of Baptist theologians from the seventeenth century through the twentieth century.
Four hours.

Women's Studies

WOMST 3003 Introduction to Women's Studies
Introduction to the interdisciplinary field of women's studies from an evangelical perspective.
Three hours.

WOMST 3023 (3024) Biblical Interpretation for Women
Introduction to the basic skills for biblical interpretation to prepare women to read, interpret, apply and teach the Bible. Hermeneutical principles will be used to interpret biblical passages with practical application to women.
Three hours.

WOMST 3033 (3034) Gender Roles in the Bible
Introduction to biblical manhood and womanhood including an investigation into biblical parameters for women's ministry. Three hours.


WOMST 3113 (3114) Biblical Theology of Womanhood I
An amplified and comprehensive study of womanhood in the Old Testament integrating previous studies in theology, exegesis, hermeneutics, linguistics, and philosophy in order to establish the foundation for systematizing a consistent and non-contradictory pattern and plan for biblical womanhood.
Three hours.

WOMST 3213 (3214) Biblical Theology of Womanhood II
An amplified and comprehensive study of womanhood in the New Testament integrating previous studies in theology, exegesis, hermeneutics, linguistics, and philosophy in order to establish the foundation for systematizing a consistent and non-contradictory pattern and plan for biblical womanhood.
Three hours.

WOMST 4003 (4004) Women's Ministries in the Local Church (WOMIN 4223)
This course will provide a study of the biblical basis for a women's ministry and essentials for developing and implementing a women's ministry in the local church.
Three hours.

WOMST 4013 (4014) Women in Church History
A survey of women in the history of the church.
Three hours.

WOMST 4023 (4024) Women and Missions
A study of evangelical women who have served as missionaries.
Three hours.

WOMST 4033 Wife of the Equipping Minister
A practical survey of issues relating to the role of the minister's wife. Women who are not in this category should seek the professor's counsel before seeking to enroll.
Three hours.

WOMST 4043 (4044) Expository Communication of Biblical Truth (PRCHG 3113/1113)
A study of the oral presentation of a biblical text. Basic principles of communication will be studied and applied in a speaking experience, including the formulating of a central idea and structure developed from a text, audience analysis, support material, delivery, and application. Special attention will be given to the area of woman-to-woman communication. Women students should substitute WOMST 4043 for PRCHG 3313. Prerequisite: BIBST 3023 (1023).
Three hours.

WOMST 4053 (4054) Women and Evangelism (WOMIN 3313)
A survey of the historic role of women in the evangelistic task and of evangelistic tools useful for women today. This course may be substituted for EVANG 3303.
Three hours.

WOMST 4103 (4104) Feminist Theology
A study of the historical and theoretical foundations of American feminism, including modern manifestations of ancient "goddess worship" and "biblical feminism" or "evangelical feminism."
Three hours.

WOMST 5003 Directed Study

Three hours.

WOMST 5013 Internship for Women's Studies
An apprenticeship program designed to allow the senior student practical experience in some field of ministry to women. Specialty internships may be available in evangelism and missions, applied ethics, women's ministries, hospitality, and counseling. Limited to students in the Women's Studies concentration unless permission is granted by the professor.
Three hours.

WOMST 5023 Women in Church History Focused Study
Women in Church History Focused Study is an umbrella course that is attached to site-based learning, traveling scholar and Oxford Study tour trips. Depending upon the location of each individual trip, study can focus in the area of Augustinian, Reformation, Puritan or other special interests within the field of women and church history.
Three hours.

Hispanic Studies

HSPST 3103 (3104) Introduction to Hispanic Studies / Introducción a Estudios Hispanos
This course examines the historical, theological, philosophical, and political movements that have contributed to contemporary Hispanic and Hispanic-American beliefs and thought. Specific attention will be given to the influence of Spanish colonialism, the Roman Catholic Counter-Reformation, the Caudillos, nineteenth and twentieth century philosophical influences, the rise of Liberation theology, and contemporary evangelical responses. The Hispanic/Hispanic-American worldview developed will serve as a foundation for missions and evangelism.

Este curso examina los movimientos históricos, teológicos, filosóficos y políticos que han contribuido al pensamiento hispano e hispano-americano contemporáneo. Atención específica será dada al impacto del colonialismo español, la contra-reforma católica, los caudillos y desarrollos filosóficos de los siglos diecinueve y veinte, el crecimiento de la teología de liberación y la respuesta evangélica contemporánea. La concepción del mundo Hispano, hispano-americano desarrollada servirá como base para misiones y evangelismo.
Three hours / Tres horas.

HSPST 3203 (3204) Introduction to Latin American Theology / Introducción a la Teología Latinoamericana (SYSTH 3903)
A study of select contemporary theologians or theological movements with a special focus on Latin America.

Un estudio de teólogos o movimientos teológicos seleccionados con un enfoque especial en América Latina.
Three hours / Tres horas.

HSPST 3303 (3304) Hispanic Ministries in Roman Catholic Cultures / Ministerios Hispanos en Culturas Católico Romanas (MISSN 3463)
An examination of the history, doctrinal beliefs, practices, and socio-religious characteristics of cultures that have been significantly influenced by Roman Catholicism. Attention will be given to the development of biblically based and culturally sensitive missionary methodologies resulting in the establishment of effective contextualized congregations.

Un examen de la historia, creencias doctrinales, prácticas y características socio-religiosas de culturas que han sido influenciadas extensamente por el Catolicismo Romano. Se dará atención al desarrollo de metodologías misioneras que están basadas bíblicamente y son culturalmente sensibles resultando en el establecimiento de congregaciones eficaces y contextualizadas.
Three Hours / Tres Horas.

HSPST 3403 (3404) Evangelism and Church Planting in the Hispanic Culture / Evangelismo y Fundación de Iglesia en la Cultura Hispana (MISSN 4503)
A study of principles and practices essential for starting and multiplying Baptist churches with New Testament characteristics in international settings. This course establishes biblical, spiritual, evangelistic, philosophical, leadership, and strategic foundations for church planting. It enables students to study people groups, form teams, employ effective communication methods and utilize the church planting models that facilitate reaching people with the gospel, thoroughly discipling them, and enabling them to establish multiplying indigenous congregations in their cultural contexts.

Un estudio de los principios y las prácticas esenciales para comenzar iglesias Bautistas reproductivas con características Neotestamentarias in contextos internacionales. Este curso establece principios bíblicos, espirituales, evangelísticos, filosóficos, de liderazgo, y estratégicos para la plantación de iglesias. Este curso capacita a los alumnos a estudiar a grupos étnicos, formar equipos, emplear métodos de comunicación eficaces y emplear modelos de plantación que facilitan alcanzar a las personas con el evangelio, discipularlas eficazmente, y establecer iglesias autóctonas reproductivas en sus contextos culturales.
Three hours / Tres horas.

HSPST 3503 (3504) Pastoral and Moral Leadership in the Hispanic Culture / Liderazgo Pastoral en la Cultura Hispana (ETHIC 5333, PASMN 5423)
A study of ministerial ethics. Attention will be given to ethical issues associated with preaching, evangelism, authority, leadership, and finances. Ministerial integrity and the ethics of one's relationships in the home, the church, the denomination, and the community also will be studied.

Un estudio de la ética ministerial. Se da atención a los asuntos éticos relacionados a la predicación, la evangelización, la autoridad, el liderazgo y las finanzas. Se estudiarán la integridad ministerial y la ética en las relaciones personales en el hogar, la iglesia, la denominación, y la comunidad.
Three hours / Tres horas.

HSPST 3603 (3604) Family Ministry and Counseling in the Hispanic Culture / Ministerio Familiar y Consejería en la Cultura Hispana (ETHIC 4343)
An ethical study of the biblical, theological, sociological, and psychological materials which guide the preparation and development of Christian marriages and families. Emphasis will be given to ministry to married couples and families in a Christian context.

Un estudio ético de los materiales bíblicos, teológicos, sociológicos y psicológicos que guían la preparación y el desarrollo de los matrimonios cristianos y las familias. Se hará énfasis en el ministerio a las parejas casadas y a las familias en el contexto cristiano.
Three hours / Tres horas.

HSPST 3703 (3704) Educational Ministries in the Hispanic Culture / Ministerios Educacionales en la Cultura Hispana
An overview of the challenges and the opportunities present in the educational ministries of the Hispanic church. The course provides the biblical, theological, and organizational basis for developing a teaching church in Hispanic contexts. Special attention will be given to the biblical foundations and to teaching/learning strategies in Hispanic church settings.

Un panorama general de los desafíos y oportunidades presentes en los ministerios educativos de la iglesia hispana. El curso provee las bases bíblicas, teológicas y de organización para desarrollar una iglesia que valore la enseñanza en los contextos hispanos. Se dará atención especial a los fundamentos bíblicos y a estrategias de enseñanza-aprendizaje en la iglesia hispana.
Three hours / Tres horas.

HSPST 3803 (3804) The Ministry of Worship in the Hispanic Culture / El Ministerio de la Alabanza en la Cultura Hispana (MUMIN 4483)
This course includes a review of the biblical and theological principles of worship valid in any culture followed by an in-depth discussion of the socio-cultural factors that make worship in the Hispanic communities so unique and different from Anglo worship practices. Music styles and genres used in Hispanic Churches will be studied from the traditional hymnody to the contemporary song movement. This course will enable a student interested in church planting and other missionary endeavors in Hispanic settings, both in USA and Latin American countries, to have a more contextualized and effective ministry.

En este curso se hará un resumen de los principios teológico-bíblicos de la adoración cristiana, seguido por una discusión profunda de los elementos socio-culturales que hacen que la adoración en el contexto hispano sea tan diferente del culto en las iglesias anglo. Se estudiarán los diversos estilos y géneros musicales que se usan en las iglesias hispanas incluyendo la himnología tradicional y los cantos contemporáneos. Este curso le dará herramientas útiles al estudiante interesado en ministrar en iglesias hispanas tanto aquí en los Estados Unidos como en otros países latinoamericanos.
Three hours / Tres horas.

HSPST 3903 (3904) Church Administration and Service in the Hispanic Context / La administración y el servicio en la inglesia hispana (ADMIN 3313)
A study of the application of biblical leadership principles to the process of administration. Identifying and assessing leadership styles and qualities and using groups in leadsership are included. Skills in leading meetings, developing budgets, using time, making decisions and delegating work are major emphases. Special attention will be given to the application of these concepts in the Hispanic church.

Un estudio de la aplicación de principios bíblicos de liderazgo al proceso de la administración. Se incluye la identificación y la evaluación de estilos de liderazgo y la utilización de grupos en el liderazgo. Se hace énfasis mayor en la dirección de las reuniones, el desarrollo de presupuestos, la utilización del tiempo, hacer decisiones y delegar el trabajo. Se dará atención especial a la aplicación de estos conceptos en la iglesia hispana.
Three Hours / Tres Horas.

Division of Ethics and Philosophical Studies

Christian Ethics

ETHIC 4303 The Christian Home
Study of the biblical and theological foundations of the Christian home. Students will be equipped to apply sound moral standards in their relationships at home and to build strong families.
Three hours.

ETHIC 4313 Basic Christian Ethics
Study of the biblical, historical, and theological foundations of Christian ethics. Students will be equipped to apply these foundational elements in their decision making on current issues such as drugs, alcohol, family, race, biomedical ethics, economics, and politics.
Three hours.

ETHIC 4323 The Bible and Moral Issues / Ethische Herausforderungen der Gegenwart
Study of how the Bible addresses significant moral concerns. Students will have the opportunity to learn moral teachings of both the Old and New Testaments, evaluate significant hermeneutical models for addressing contemporary moral issues from a biblical perspective, and investigate biblical materials that pertain to several key contemporary moral issues including marriage and divorce, abortion, and homosexuality.

Beschäftigung mit aktuellen ethischen Fragen (Gentechnologie, Euthanasie, Homosexualität etc.) aus biblischer Perspektive.
Three hours. / Drei Stunden.

ETHIC 4333 Development of Christian Character and Decision Making
The biblical and theological basis for character development will be explored with a view to guiding the student in discovering that which strengthens and grows Christian character, especially as it relates to decision making. The process of decision making will also be studied from biblical and theological perspectives as they relate to issues of authority, community, resources, and methodologies.
Three hours.

ETHIC 4343 (4344) Christian Marriage and Family Ministries
An ethical study of the biblical, theological, sociological, and psychological materials which guide the preparation and development of Christian marriages and families. Three hours. Emphasis will be given to ministry to married couples and families in a Christian context.
Three hours.

ETHIC 4353 (4354) Christianity and Human Sexuality
Biblical, historical, and contemporary viewpoints on the ethics of human sexuality are examined. A theological model for human sexuality and sex roles is proposed. Sexual deviations will be studied and contrasted with biblical teaching.
Three hours.

ETHIC 4363 (4364) Christianity and the Media
A theological analysis of the moral and social impact of the rise and influence of various expressions of contemporary media. The course investigates the development of information technologies and their social/cultural impact, provides students with conceptual tools for evaluating media productions, examines the relationship between various forms of the media and the Christian faith, explores specific ethical issues raised by contemporary media productions, and evaluates the impact of media technologies in contemporary worship.
Three hours.

ETHIC 4373 (4374) Ethics and Public Policy
The relations of politics and economics will be analyzed from biblical and theological perspectives for purposes of applying Christian principles to the individual Christian life as well as to the conduct of the Christian church in its local community and in the world. Particular interest will be given to the problems and challenges of wealth and poverty. Prerequisite: ETHIC 4313, 4323, or 4333.
Three hours.

ETHIC 4383 Ethical Theory
A study of the language and concepts of ethical theory, including both meta-ethics and normative ethics.
Three hours.

ETHIC 5002 Ethics Reading Seminar I
Intensive reading in the discipline of ethics.
Two hours.

ETHIC 5012 Ethics Reading Seminar II
Intensive reading in the discipline of ethics.
Two hours.

ETHIC 5313 (5314) New Testament Ethics
A study of the major ethical teachings of the New Testament. The course gives significant attention to the eschatological and ecclesial dimensions of their ethical instruction along with concentrated focus on the character of moral argument as found in the Gospels and the letters of Paul. The course also examines the ethical instruction of Jesus and Paul on certain selected issues (e.g., Church and State). Prerequisite: ETHIC 4313, 4323, or 4333.
Three hours.

ETHIC 5323 (5324) Selected Issues of Life and Death
Examination from biblical, theological and ethical perspectives of quality/sanctity of life matters such as biomedical concerns, capital punishment, environmental issues, violence, and war. Prerequisite: ETHIC 4313, 4323, or 4333.
Three hours.

ETHIC 5333 (5334) Ministerial Ethics (PASMN 5423)
A study of ministerial ethics. Attention will be given to ethical issues associated with preaching, evangelism, authority, leadership, and finances. Ministerial integrity and the ethics of one's relationships in the home, the church, the denomination, and the community also will be studied. Prerequisite: ETHIC 4313, 4323, or 4333.
Three hours.

ETHIC 5363 Directed Study

Three hours.

Advanced Studies

ETHIC 7002 Ethics Reading Seminar I
Intensive reading in the discipline of ethics.
Two hours.

ETHIC 7012 Ethics Reading Seminar II
Intensive reading in the discipline of ethics.
Two hours.

ETHIC 7614 Biblical Ethics
Examination of Old and New Testament Ethics. Principles of biblical interpretation will be applied to major ethical passages and significant ethical issues examined in light of the biblical materials.
Four hours.

ETHIC 7624 Meta-Ethics
A study of meta-ethics, which concerns the foundations of moral theory. Specific attention will be given to the metaphysics of morality, moral epistemology and moral psychology.
Four hours.

ETHIC 7634 History of Christian Ethics
An examination of Christian ethical thought from the post-biblical period to the end of the Social Gospel Movement in 1918. The ethics of the major figures in Christian history will be studied in detail. Historical trends and movements will also be examined.
Four hours.

ETHIC 7644 Ethical Theory
This course provides a study of the major views on moral theory from a Christian perspective. A proper understanding of ethical theory will involve an introduction to action theory as well. As such, this course will explore agency, action, teleology, deontology, consequentialism and non-consequentialism.
Four hours.

ETHIC 7654 Contemporary Christian Ethics
Research in contemporary writings on issues in ethics and on social problems. Insights from the Bible, history, and theology will be applied to current moral concerns.
Four hours.

ETHIC 7674 Current Ethical Issues
A thorough examination of current social problems and ethical issues. The student will be expected to do thorough research on a contemporary social/ethical problem.
Four hours.

ETHIC 7684 Contemporary Moral Theory
A study of the major views on moral theory from a Christian perspective. This includes teleogy, deontology, consequentialism and non-consequentialism.
Four hours.

Philosophy of Religion

PHILO 4313 Philosophy of Religion
An introductory study of contemporary worldviews and philosophical issues relevant to Christian ministry (e.g., religious pluralism, the problem of evil, the relationship between faith and reason).
Three hours.

PHILO 4373 Christian Apologetics
An introductory study of selected issues in apologetics. Common objections to Christian truth claims will be critically appraised and answered.
Three hours.

PHILO 4383 (4384) God and Evil
An analysis of various approaches to the problem of evil and suffering. Constructive responses from philosophical, pastoral, and experiential perspectives will be provided. Prerequisite: PHILO 4313 or 4373.
Three hours.

PHILO 4393 (4394) Open Theism
An introductory study and assessment of "open theism," a perspective which denies the traditional Christian understanding of divine omniscience. This perspective will be assessed for its biblical adequacy, philosophical justification, and implications for pastoral ministry. Prerequisite: PHILO 4313 or 4373.
Three hours.

PHILO 4423 (4424) Christianity, the Arts, and Popular Culture
A Christian study of the significance of both classical art forms (e.g., architecture, painting, sculpture, various types of literature) and popular art forms (e.g., movies, pop music, television).
Three hours.

PHILO 4453 (4454) Makers of the American Mind
A Christian study of thinkers who have shaped the way Americans think about God, religion, and morality. This course may be repeated once when topics vary. Prerequisite: PHILO 4313 or 4373.
Three hours.

PHILO 4483 (4484) Christian Faith and Science
A study of the relationship between faith and science, with special attention to issues relevant to Christian truth claims (e.g., the creation/evolution debate, the fine-tuning of the universe for human life). Prerequisite: PHILO 4313 or 4373.
Three hours.

PHILO 5002 Philosophy Reading Seminar I
Intensive reading in the discipline of philosophy.
Two hours.

PHILO 5012 Philosophy Reading Seminar II
Intensive reading in the discipline of philosophy.
Two hours.

PHILO 5333 (5334) Apologetics in the Early Church
An investigation of apologetic methods used in the early church. Attention will be given both to ways in which such methods aid theological reflection and to the philosophical context out of which they arose. Prerequisite: PHILO 4313 or 4373.
Three hours.

PHILO 5343 (5344) Makers of the Western Mind
A Christian study of thinkers who have shaped the way Westerners think about God, religion, and morality. This course may be repeated once when topics vary. Prerequisite: PHILO 4313 or 4373.
Three hours.

PHILO 5353 (5354) Postmodernism
An analysis of intellectual, sociological, and artistic aspects of postmodernism. Postmodernism's impact on theological reflection and its implications for ministry will be appraised in the light of classical Christian commitments. Prerequisite: PHILO 4313 or 4373.
Three hours.

PHILO 5363 Directed Study

Three hours.

PHILO 5373 (5374) Critical Thinking
An introductory study of the elements of correct reasoning which aims at developing the skills necessary for thinking well. Attention will be given to ways in which such reasoning contributes to accurate biblical exegesis.
Three hours.

PHILO 5383 (5384) Advanced Hermeneutics (BIBST 5383)
An advanced study of biblical and philosophical hermeneutics, with special attention to (post)modern theory and its impact on biblical interpretation. Prerequisite: BIBST 3203.
Three hours.

PHILO 5393 Intermediate Logic
An intermediate study of symbolic logic, focusing on quantificational and modal logic. Attention is given to the contemporary application of symbolic logic to issues in philosophical theology, Christian apologetics, and related disciplines. Familiarity with propositional logic is presupposed.
Three hours.

PHILO 5483 (5484) Intelligent Design
This course provides an overview of the broad cultural, intellectual, and scientific movement known as intelligent design as well as of its chief antagonist, the view that cosmological and biological origins are best explained as the result of an accidental evolutionary process.
Three hours.

Advanced Studies

PHILO 7002 Philosophy Reading Seminar I
Intensive reading in the discipline of philosophy.
Two hours.

PHILO 7012 Philosophy Reading Seminar II
Intensive reading in the discipline of philosophy.
Two hours.

PHILO 7504 Biblical Authority and Hermeneutics
A careful analysis of biblical authority, inspiration, and modern and postmodern philosophical hermeneutics, with attention given to how these factors impact biblical interpretation.
Four hours.

PHILO 7514 Christian Faith and Apologetic Issues
Studies in theodicy, alternative worldviews and ontologies, and in apologetic methods and Christian evidences.
Four hours.

PHILO 7524 Christian Faith and Contemporary Culture
Study of the worldview of contemporary culture, as expressed in the arts, media, and literature, with special emphasis on those issues which most impact the Christian faith.
Four hours.

PHILO 7534 Christian Faith, Knowledge, and Science
An examination of the key approaches to epistemology, with special reference to the knowledge of God. Modern scientific method and theory will be examined, with attention to issues which impact the Christian faith (such as cosmology, creation, and miracles).
Four hours.

PHILO 7544 Intelligent Design
This seminar seeks to make sense of intelligent design in light of the Christian faith. Of special interest here are attempts to undermine the philosophical and scientific validtiy of intelligent design, especially as it challenges materialistic conceptions of evolution.
Four hours.

PHILO 7554 Truth
A study of the definition and nature of truth. Attention will be given to various views of truth (e.g., the semantic theory, the performative theory), with particular emphasis on the correspondence theory.
Four hours.

PHILO 7604 Contemporary Philosophical Theology
A study of the works of representative philosophical theologians in the light of biblical revelation.
Four hours.

PHILO 7614 Contemporary Philosophical Issues
A study of philosophical issues of contemporary significance for Christian theology and ethics. Seminar emphasis to be announced by the professor. This course may be repeated when emphases vary.
Four hours.

PHILO 7804 Plato
A detailed study of Plato's philosophy, with attention to both its historical relevance and theological significance.
4 hours.

PHILO 7814 Aristotle
A detailed study of Aristotle's philosophy, with attention to both its historical relevance and theological significance.
4 hours.

PHILO 7824 Augustine
A detailed study of Augustine's philosophy, with attention to both its historical relevance and theological significance.
4 hours.

PHILO 7854 British Empiricists
A detailed study of the philosophies of John Locke, George Berkeley, and David Hume, with attention to both their historical relevance and theological significance.
4 hours.

Division of Preaching and Pastoral Studies

Preaching

PRCHG 3000 Preaching Practicum
The application of the principles of preaching taught in Advanced Expository Preaching, PRCHG 3323. This practicum includes the application of preaching skills and techniques taught by the various professors in the classroom. It involves the student finding a ministry setting in which to preach, preaching, and then evaluating their preaching. Corequisite: PRCHG 3323.
Zero hours.

PRCHG 3113 (3114) Expository Communication of Biblical Truth
A study of the oral presentation of a biblical text. Basic principles of communication will be studied and applied in a speaking experience including: the formulation of a central idea and structure developed from a text, audience analysis, support material, delivery, and application. Special attention will be given to the area of women communicating to women. Prerequisite: BIBST 3203.
Three hours.

PRCHG 3313 Introduction to Expository Preaching
A study of the construction of sermons directly from a Biblical text. Basic principles of preaching will be studied and applied in a preaching experience including: the formulation of a central idea, sermon structure, support material, delivery, and application. Prerequisite: BIBST 3203 and GREEK 3323.
Three hours.

PRCHG 3323 (3324) Advanced Expository Preaching
A continuation of PRCHG 3313, enhancing the development and delivery of the sermon. With the aid of videotape, the professor and peers evaluate student sermons. Additional emphasis is given to preaching the different genres of biblical literature. Prerequisites: BIBST 3203 and PRCHG 3313. Corequisite: PRCHG 3000. The content of this course satisfies PRCHG 5322.
Three hours.

PRCHG 4353 (4354) Advanced Biblical Preaching - OT / Exegetisch-homiletisches Seminar AT
A study in the preparation of biblical sermons. Sermons will be prepared from selected Old Testament passages. Special attention will be given to the analysis of the biblical authority of the sermon and to the challenges of preaching to a contemporary congregation. The content of the course is changed and can be repeated by the student. Prerequisite: PRCHG 3313.

Das Seminar dient der Anleitung zur Vorbereitung von Predigten alttestamentlicher Perikopen in der neutestamentlichen Gemeinde.
Three hours. / Drei Stunden.

PRCHG 4363 (4364) Advanced Biblical Preaching - NT / Exegetisch-homiletisches Seminar NT
A study in the preparation of biblical sermons. Sermons will be prepared from selected New Testament passages. Special attention will be given to the analysis of the biblical authority of the sermon and to the challenges of preaching to a contemporary congregation. The content of the course is changed and can be repeated by the student. Prerequisite: PRCHG 3313.

Das Seminar dient der Anleitung zur Vorbereitung von Predigten neutestamentlicher Perikopen; ein besonderes Augenmerk wird auf die Analyse biblischer Predigtautorität sowie auf die Herausforderungen zeitgenössischer Zuhörerschaft gelegt.
Three hours. / Drei Stunden.

PRCHG 4373 (4374) Preaching Through the Gospels with Jesus
A survey of select passages of Jesus' preaching as recorded in the Gospels with attention to the cultural, sociological, and geographical background.
Three hours.

PRCHG 4383 (4384) Evangelistic Preaching (EVANG 4383)
A study in preparation and delivery of biblical sermons with emphasis on the element of persuasion. Biblical sermons will be prepared from selected evangelistic passages. Special attention will be given to the invitation, the evangelistic series, a program of evangelistic preaching, and the sermons of great evangelists. Prerequisite: PRCHG 3313.
Three hours.

PRCHG 4403 (4404) Preaching on Contemporary Issues
Preaching to the contemporary culture is studied both as to the use of the biblical sermon in speaking to ethical, social, theological, and personal issues and as to principles of style for effective contemporary communication. Prerequisite: PRCHG 3313.
Three hours.

PRCHG 4413 (4414) History and Theology of British Preaching
A historical, theological, and homiletical study of some of the great British preachers from the Reformation to the present.
Three hours.

PRCHG 4443 (4444) Voice and Speech Improvement
The course will emphasize the care and training of the speaking voice and will deal with vocal improvement of individual students. It will consider the basic speech process, efficient vocal production, oral interpretation, and standards of articulation and pronunciation for pulpit speaking.
Three hours.

PRCHG 4453 (4454) Theology of Preaching
A study of preaching as a theological act. Examines the claim that the proclamation of the Word of God is the word of God, as well as other theologies of preaching. Emphasizes developing a theology of proclamation and identifying its significance for the contemporary practice of preaching. Prerequisite: PRCHG 3313.
Three hours.

PRCHG 4463 (4464) Rhetoric I
A study of the interaction between rhetoric and preaching with particular emphasis upon Ancient to Renaissance rhetoricians, who will be critically evaluated as to their contribution to the development of preaching. Focused attention will be given to rhetorical practices and strategies which will be identified and evaluated as to their use in the homiletical setting. Prerequisites: PRCHG 3313.
Three hours.

PRCHG 4473 (4474) Rhetoric II
A study of the interaction between rhetoric and preaching with particular emphasis upon modern and contemporary rhetoricians who will be critically evaluated as to their contribution to the development of preaching. Prerequisites: PRCHG 3313.
3 hours.

PRCHG 4533 (4534) Chronological Bible Storying (MISSN 4633)
A study of the use of narrative forms of proclamation to communicate biblical truth with people who are primarily oral communicators. Special attention is given to selecting, adapting, and telling biblical stories chronologically with a view to communicating the Christian message to adherents of non-Christian belief systems.
Three hours.

PRCHG 5002 Preaching Reading Seminar I
Intensive reading in the discipline of preaching.
Two hours.

PRCHG 5012 Preaching Reading Seminary II
Intensive reading in the discipline of preaching.
Two hours.

PRCHG 5353 Directed Study

Three hours.

PRCHG 5453 (5454) Principles and Procedures for Cross-Cultural Preaching
The course will focus on the way to communicate most effectively in various cultures the biblical revelation. Designed for career cross-cultural ministers as well as those on temporary assignments, the course will ordinarily be team-taught by one preaching and one missions instructor.
Three hours.

Advanced Studies

PRCHG 7002 Preaching Reading Seminar I
Intensive reading in the discipline of preaching.
Two hours.

PRCHG 7012 Preaching Reading Seminar II
Intensive reading in the discipline of preaching.
Two hours.

PRCHG 7614 Preaching the Old Testament
A study of the development of text-driven sermons from selected genres of Old Testament literature. It will also include an examination and evaluation of Old Testament sermons preached by selected Southern Baptist preachers in the last twenty-five years.
Four hours.

PRCHG 7634 Biblical Preaching
A study of the development of biblical sermons, including an analysis of the hermeneutical method used to move from the biblical text to a sermon on that text. The form of the text as it relates to the form of the sermon will be analyzed.
Four hours.

PRCHG 7644 Preaching, Teaching, and Discipleship
A study of the connection between preaching, teaching, and discipleship. Special emphasis will be given to expository preaching, expositional teaching, and biblical discipleship practices.
Four hours.

PRCHG 7654 The Contemporary Sermon
An examination of the contemporary sermon in the light of modern preachers, their sermons, style, and writings.
Four hours.

PRCHG 7694 Southern Baptist Preaching
This course examines the preaching of the Southern Baptist Convention. Special attention will be given to the history of Southern Baptist preaching, the preaching of the conservative resurgence, and contemporary Southern Baptist preaching. This study will yield implications for contemporary pastoral preaching.
Four hours.

PRCHG 7704 History and Theology of British Preaching
A historical, theological, and homiletical study of some of the great British preachers from the Reformation to the present.
Four hours.

PRCHG 7714 Preaching in Historical and Cultural Context
A historical study of the interaction between preaching and culture, with particular reference to substance and style, will be followed by critical evaluation of contemporary American culture with a view to determining the most effective approaches to preaching in the contemporary culture.
Four hours.

PRCHG 7734 The Theology of Preaching in Pastoral Context
A study of biblical sermons using criteria developed from pastoral theology, and from a theology of proclamation. An analysis of the hermeneutical method used to move from a biblical passage to a sermon on that passage will be included. Sermons prepared in the seminar will be studied in relation to the pastoral context, and to a theology of proclamation.
Four hours.

Pastoral Ministry

Introduction to Ministry

PASMN 3000 Christian Ministry Practicum
The application of the principles of Christian Ministry taught in Foundations for Christian Ministry I, PASMN 3313. This practicum includes the observation, participation, and application of ministry skills and techniques taught by the various professors in the classroom. Corequisite: PASMN 3313.
Zero hours.

PASMN 3313 Foundations for Christian Ministry (formerly PASMN 4313 The Christian Ministry)
An introduction to Christian Ministry. Topics include: call, the pastoral office, philosophy of ministry, relationships, pastoral care, pastoral counseling, and practice of ministry. Corequisite: PASMN 3000.
Three hours.

PASMN 3503 (3504) Leadership for Christian Ministry
This course is a study of the principles and practice of leadership for Christian ministry. The course includes reflections on the role and ministry of the leaders in church, community, and denomination.
Three hours.

PASMN 4233 (4234) Counseling Difficult Issues
This course provides a Biblical basis for a critique of mental disorders as defined by the field of psychopathology. Building upon this foundation, students are taught how to use Scripture effectively to counsel people struggling with these and other difficult issues.
Three hours.

PASMN 4323 (4324) Biblical Counseling (SWMBE 4313)
This course will help students develop a functional, Biblical Counseling worldview. Students will be taught the foundations and presuppositions of Biblical Counseling, will learn the importance of heart change as a methodological goal, and will consider the role of Scripture in Biblical Counseling.
Three hours.

PASMN 4333 (4334) Theological Foundations for Pastoral Counseling (SWMBE 4343)
A study of the theological framework that directs and supports the work of pastoral ministry with a special emphasis on counseling ministry. Students will develop the ability to connect solid biblical theology and practical application of ministry, including counseling. Psychological theories that impact modern counseling theories will be critiqued biblically. Students will also study ethical issues involved in the practice of ministry and counseling including confidentiality, self-determination, and diversity. Emphasis will be given to the sufficiency of Scripture of the practice of ministry and counseling.
Three hours.

PASMN 4343 (4344) Conflict Ministry in the Church
This course is designed to provide students with the understanding and skills necessary for biblical conflict resolution both in the church and in personal life. Students are provided with opportunities to develop the strategies and skills necessary to maintain sound biblical relationships both with the congregation and other members of the church staff. Topics covered in the class include servant leadership, biblical principles of communication, biblical confrontation, reconciliation, biblical forgiveness, and church discipline.
Three hours.

PASMN 4363 (4364) Pastoral Ministry Relationships / Pastoraltheologie
An interpretive study of the minister's life and work in varied contexts. Examines issues like: pastoral identity and relationships, family, church members, community, and professional associates; management of time and money; denominational identity, and the church's vision for a useable future.

Eine Vorlesung über Leben und Dienst eines Pastors in verschiedenen Kontexten. Erörtert werden: pastorale Identität; das geistliche Leben des Pastors; Verhältnis von Dienst und Familie; Beziehung zum Gemeindevorstand; Umgang mit Zeit und Geld; konfessionelle Identität; Mitarbeit in Ev. Allianz und anderen Gremien etc.
Three hours. / Drei Stunden.

PASMN 4383 (4384) Ministry-Based Evangelism and Discipleship (SWMBE 4303)
An introduction to ministry-Based Evangelism. Students will learn how to minister biblically to those with physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Three hours.

PASMN 4393 (4394) Pastoral Care of Grieving Persons
An examination of the dynamics of the grief process with suggested strategies for pastoral intervention. A variety of grief situations will be studied. Primary focus will be on pastoral ministry to persons and their families experiencing grief. Prerequisite: PASMN 4313.
Three hours.

PASMN 4406 Practicum in Ministry
Supervised practice of ministry in approved settings. Each practicum involves at least 400 hours of ministry in the same program under a qualified supervisor of ministry.
Six hours.

PASMN 4413 (4414) Contemporary Issues in Pastoral Care
A study of a specified topic in the field of pastoral ministry that is not addressed in another pastoral ministry course. Topics addressed may include criminal justice ministries and the church, urban and community ministry, and specialized chaplaincy ministry, and may include trips to conferences to observe specific ministries. Students will learn the processes of addressing a specified need in the context of ministry in a local church. (May be repeated once for credit.)
Three hours.

PASMN 4423 (4424) Current Issues in Christian Leadership
An analysis of emerging theological issues in current Christian leadership. Models of current leadership theory and practice will be explored. Biblical resources will be examined and suggestions made for integrating leadership models and Christian faith.
Three hours.

PASMN 4453 (4454) The Chaplain Ministry
A study of opportunities for ministry in various forms of chaplaincy: campus, industrial, institutional, and military. An examination, including field trips, of the chaplain's qualifications, responsibilities, and relationships is made. Denominational requirements and resources are considered. Considers the interrelationship of the chaplaincy and the pastorate.
Three hours.

PASMN 4463 (4464) Corporate Chaplaincy
A study of the principles and practice of chaplain ministry in a corporate setting. Attention will be given to the theory, theology and application of corporate chaplain ministry. Students will be introduced to this ministry in the setting of the classroom and the corporate world. Prerequisite: PASMN 4313.
Three hours.

PASMN 4481 Church Leadership and Growth
A workshop in pastoral and church leadership that effects growth in the life of the church.
One hour.

PASMN 4493 (4494) Biblical Pastoral Education
A course in supervised pastoral care in various ministry settings under the guidance of qualified chaplains or counselors. There are a variety of formats through which BPE can be accomplished. For more information confer with the Pastoral Counseling faculty. (May be repeated once for credit.)
Three hours.

PASMN 4513 (4514) The Minister and Sexual Issues
Students will learn a biblical view of sexuality and will be challenged to develop a commitment to sexual purity in their personal thoughts and actions. Additionally, students will develop skills to minister biblically to others struggling with sexual sins and temptations.
Three hours.

PASMN 4523 (4524) Counseling Unbelievers
Students will develop an understanding of how a counseling ministry can be utilized as part of the church’s ministry in fulfilling the Great Commission. Students will learn how to minister biblically to those with physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Specific methodological skills for ministering to unbelievers that are grounded in a biblical worldview will be taught.
Three hours.

PASMN 4533 (4534) Premarital and Marriage Counseling
Students will learn a biblical view of marriage and marriage relationships. They will learn methodological skills for premarital and marital counseling rooted in a biblical worldview. Secular models of marriage counseling will be critiqued using Scripture. Major marriage issues including conflict, communication, adultery, divorce, and spouse abuse will be addressed from a biblical perspective.
Three hours.

PASMN 4543 (4544) Family Counseling
Students will learn a biblical view of family. They will learn methodological skills for counseling children and teens within the context of family relationships and grounded in a biblical worldview. Secular models of family development and counseling will be critiqued using Scripture. Major family issues such as child discipline, effects of divorce and remarriage, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and sexuality will be addressed from a biblical perspective.
Three hours.

PASMN 4553 (4554) Counseling Substance Abusers (SWMBE 4363)
The student will develop understanding of the effects of alcohol and other substances. A biblical perspective on the issue of alcohol and substance abuse will be presented. Counseling skills for those impacted by substance abuse will be developed.
Three hours.

PASMN 5002 Pastoral Studies Reading Seminar I
Intensive reading in the discipline of pastoral studies.
Two hours.

PASMN 5012 Pastoral Studies Reading Seminar II
Intensive reading in the discipline of pastoral studies.
Two hours.

PASMN 5323 (5324) Church Growth and Leadership
The class will provide a study of each of the roles of the ministerial staff and church leadership that effects growth in the life of the church. A prominent Southwern Baptist Church, which hosts an annual church growth/pastors' conference, will be used as a model. This course is designed for church leadership and not limited to only the senior pastor. After attending the conference, students will interact through a series of discussions on the Blackboard Learning System.
Three hours.

PASMN 5353 Directed Study

Three hours.

PASMN 5363 (5364) Pastoral Leadership in a Single Staff Church
This class is designed to enhance the pastoral leadership skills in the single staff or small church environment. A study of biblical, historical, and contemporary models of leadership will equip students for the tasks of composing and implementing a “Philosophy of Pastoral Leadership” in a single staff church wherein they demonstrate comprehension of and commitment to a strategy for confronting the multi-faceted leadership responsibilities facing today’s Christian leaders. Special attention will be given to the unique opportunities and needs of single staff churches.
Three hours.

PASMN 5373 (5374) Church Revitalization: Pastoral Leadership in a Plateaued or Declining Church
Examines the cultural, economic, and theological dynamics that contribute to the transition, plateau, and decline of local churches and their communities. A variety of contemporary ministry models and church health strategies will be evaluated and analyzed in an attempt to research creative transitional processes.
Three hours.

PASMN 5423 (5424) Professional Ethics for Ministers (ETHIC 5333)
A biblical, theological and practical study of moral character and behavior as applied to professional ministry. A study of such issues as ministerial integrity and professional accountability; ethics in leadership roles and preaching; moral issues in pastoral confidentiality; finances; relationships in home, community, and denomination; ethical issues in evangelism.
Three hours.

PASMN 5486 Clinical Pastoral Education
A course in supervised pastoral care in various clinical settings under the guidance of supervisors certified by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education. Basic CPE is usually an initial unit most often provided in the spring or summer. Some centers provide extended CPE and arrange for the student to work one day (or more) a week for two semesters. Students interested in extended CPE should confer with the Pastoral Ministry area. Arrangements for CPE assignments should be made in advance, upon approval of a faculty and center supervisor. Prerequisite: PASMN 4313 and second year standing.
Six hours.

Pastoral Care and Counseling

PASMN 4323 (4324) Biblical Counseling (SWMBE 4313)
This course will help students develop a functional, Biblical Counseling worldview. Students will be taught the foundations and presuppositions of Biblical Counseling, will learn the importance of heart change as a methodological goal, and will consider the role of Scripture in Biblical Counseling.
Three hours.

PASMN 4333 (4334) Theological Foundations for Pastoral Counseling (SWMBE 4343)
A study of the theological framework that directs and supports the work of pastoral ministry with a special emphasis on counseling ministry. Students will develop the ability to connect solid biblical theology and practical application of ministry, including counseling. Psychological theories that impact modern counseling theories will be critiqued biblically. Students will also study ethical issues involved in the practice of ministry and counseling including confidentiality, self-determination, and diversity. Emphasis will be given to the sufficiency of Scripture of the practice of ministry and counseling.
Three hours.

PASMN 4383 (4384) Ministry-Based Evangelism and Discipleship (SWMBE 4303)
An introduction to ministry-Based Evangelism. Students will learn how to minister biblically to those with physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Three hours.

PASMN 4513 (4514) The Minister and Sexual Issues
Students will learn a biblical view of sexuality and will be challenged to develop a commitment to sexual purity in their personal thoughts and actions. Additionally, students will develop skills to minister biblically to others struggling with sexual sins and temptations.
Three hours.

PASMN 4523 (4524) Counseling Unbelievers
Students will develop an understanding of how a counseling ministry can be utilized as part of the church’s ministry in fulfilling the Great Commission. Students will learn how to minister biblically to those with physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Specific methodological skills for ministering to unbelievers that are grounded in a biblical worldview will be taught.
Three hours.

PASMN 4533 (4534) Premarital and Marriage Counseling
Students will learn a biblical view of marriage and marriage relationships. They will learn methodological skills for premarital and marital counseling rooted in a biblical worldview. Secular models of marriage counseling will be critiqued using Scripture. Major marriage issues including conflict, communication, adultery, divorce, and spouse abuse will be addressed from a biblical perspective.
Three hours.

PASMN 4543 (4544) Family Counseling
Students will learn a biblical view of family. They will learn methodological skills for counseling children and teens within the context of family relationships and grounded in a biblical worldview. Secular models of family development and counseling will be critiqued using Scripture. Major family issues such as child discipline, effects of divorce and remarriage, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and sexuality will be addressed from a biblical perspective.
Three hours.

PASMN 4553 (4554) Counseling Substance Abusers (SWMBE 4363)
The student will develop understanding of the effects of alcohol and other substances. A biblical perspective on the issue of alcohol and substance abuse will be presented. Counseling skills for those impacted by substance abuse will be developed.
Three hours.

Supervised Practice of Ministry

PASMN 4406 Practicum in Ministry
Supervised practice of ministry in approved settings. Each practicum involves at least 400 hours of ministry in the same program under a qualified supervisor of ministry.
Six hours.

PASMN 4493 (4494) Biblical Pastoral Education
A course in supervised pastoral care in various ministry settings under the guidance of qualified chaplains or counselors. There are a variety of formats through which BPE can be accomplished. For more information confer with the Pastoral Counseling faculty. (May be repeated once for credit.)
Three hours.

PASMN 5486 Clinical Pastoral Education
A course in supervised pastoral care in various clinical settings under the guidance of supervisors certified by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education. Basic CPE is usually an initial unit most often provided in the spring or summer. Some centers provide extended CPE and arrange for the student to work one day (or more) a week for two semesters. Students interested in extended CPE should confer with the Pastoral Ministry area. Arrangements for CPE assignments should be made in advance, upon approval of a faculty and center supervisor. Prerequisite: PASMN 4313 and second year standing.
Six hours.

Advanced Studies

PASMN 7002 Pastoral Studies Reading Seminar I
Intensive reading in the discipline of pastoral studies.
Two hours.

PASMN 7012 Pastoral Studies Reading Seminar II
Intensive reading in the discipline of pastoral studies.
Two hours.

PASMN 7488 Pastoral Care Internship (CPE)
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) is supervised education for ministry in an accredited clinical setting. It places theological students in supervised encounters with persons in crisis. CPE sites are available throughout the country. Several are in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Students wishing to use two units of CPE to meet the Level II Modern Language requirement in Pastoral Ministry should have field approval and be accepted by a chaplain supervisor. In addition to the two units of CPE required for the Level II Modern Language requirement in Pastoral Ministry, four hours of seminar credit will be granted for two additional units (total of four units) and eight hours of seminar credit will be granted for three additional units of Clinical Pastoral Education (total of five units). Field approval must be gained in advance.
From four to eight hours.

PASMN 7504 Advanced Counseling Practicum
Advanced pastoral counseling in Fort Worth and Dallas clinical settings. Requires supervised clinical work and seminar experience. Prerequisite: One CPE unit and field approval.
Four hours.

PASMN 7614 Pastoral Care in Historical Perspective
A study of the care of persons in the Bible and in selected classical writings through the centuries, such as manuals of discipline, letters of counsel, biographies of great pastors, and selected works in pastoral theology.
Four hours.

PASMN 7634 Church and Ministry
A study of the management of ministry in contemporary churches. Emphasis is given to principles of leadership and theology in ministry.
Four hours.

PASMN 7644 Preaching, Teaching, and Discipleship
A study of the connection between preaching, teaching, and discipleship. Special emphasis will be given to expository preaching, expositional teaching, and biblical discipleship practices.


PASMN 7654 Studies in Pastoral Care
A comparative study of theological, literary, and behavioral science perspectives on human nature that are foundational in pastoral care. Discussions will focus upon these contributions as resources for construction of a Christian anthropology and as a foundation for effective ministry.
Four hours.

PASMN 7674 Church and Community
This seminar will examine the cultural, economic, and theological dynamics that contribute to the transition, plateau, and decline of local churches and their communities. A variety of contemporary ministry models and church health strategies will be evaluated and analyzed in an attempt to research creative transitional processes.
Four hours.

PASMN 7684 Church Membership: A Biblical and Historical Perspective
A study of the biblical status and purpose of church membership. This seminar will include examination of the theological foundation for membership and fellowship in the local church, the ordinances, church discipline, and other topics relating to the local church in Scripture and from a historically Baptist perspective.
Four hours.

PASMN 7694 Contemporary Pastoral Theology
A study in contemporary questions of pastoral theology, including contemporary family and church life. The seminar evaluates both recent contributions from pastoral theologians as well as classical theological works.
Four hours.

PASMN 7704 Ecclesiology (Identical to BPTST 7704 & SYSTH 7704)
An advanced study of a particular issue or aspect of the doctrine, with special emphasis on Baptist ecclesiology.
Four hours.

Steward Leadership

STWLD 3103 Steward Leadership Across the Old Testament
This course is an interdisciplinary study of stewardship themes, illustrations, principles, and practices in light of the function and theological nature of the Old Testament Scriptures.
3 hours.

STWLD 3203 Steward Leadership Across the New Testament
This course is an interdisciplinary study of stewardship themes, illustrations, principles, and practices in light of the function and theological nature of the New Testament Scriptures.
3 hours.

STWLD 3303 History and Traditions of Biblical Steward Leadership
This course is an interdisciplinary survey of historical events, leaders, traditions, and stewardship concepts since the first century church. Course gives particular attention to the classic writings on the history of stewardship ideas, events, motives, worship, and methods/practices across church, parachurch, and evangelical settings throughout church history.
3 hours.

STWLD 3403 Raising Ministry Funds & Resources
This course gives particular attention to financial and ministry advancement ideas, resource development models, biblically-based giving and funding strategies, and issues in growing consistent, committed, stewards of ministries. Students will be taught ministry advancement strategies to inspire increased generosity in laity. Students will be taught creative giving strategies to equip congregational laity, church and ministry leaders.
3 hours.

STWLD 3603 Family and Church Financial Management
A study of basic Christian stewardship principles. Planning family and church financial programs is emphasized. Administering these plans for churches and families, including special financial emphases, is a major focus.
3 hours.

STWLD 3613 Financial Issues for Ministers and Churches
The course will instruct ministerial students in sound principles of money management, proper management of financial resources, special financial considerations applicable uniquely to ministers, assist in planning church financial support including insurance and retirement and provide resources pertaining to wills and estate planning.
3 hours.

STWLD 5902 Stewardship Field Experience

2 hours.

Division of Applied Leadership

APLMN 3101 Internship
The student works alongside a church leader in a covenant relationship to develop in areas of both competence and character to further their readiness for leadership in the local church.
One hour.

APLMN 3102 Internship
The student works alongside a church leader in a covenant relationship to develop in areas of both competence and character to further their readiness for leadership in the local church.
Two hours.

APLMN 3103 Internship
The student works alongside a church leader in a covenant relationship to develop in areas of both competence and character to further their readiness for leadership in the local church.
Three hours.

APLMN 3201 Practicum
A practicum serves as a structured and significant educational experience that takes place in a church, institution, or community environment under the supervision of ministry mentors and the guidance of the Applied Ministry Division. This experience is intended to give students the opportunity to develop specialized skills in an actual ministry practice setting.
One hour.

APLMN 3202 Practicum
A practicum serves as a structured and significant educational experience that takes place in a church, institution, or community environment under the supervision of ministry mentors and the guidance of the Applied Ministry Division. This experience is intended to give students the opportunity to develop specialized skills in an actual ministry practice setting.
Two hours.

APLMN 3203 Practicum
A practicum serves as a structured and significant educational experience that takes place in a church, institution, or community environment under the supervision of ministry mentors and the guidance of the Applied Ministry Division. This experience is intended to give students the opportunity to develop specialized skills in an actual ministry practice setting.
Three hours.

APLMN 3301 Mentorship
A relational experience in which one person (Mentor) empowers another (Mentoree) by sharing God-given resources such as personal strengths, resources, and networks (friendships/contacts) to help the student reach his or her goals.
One hour.

APLMN 3302 Mentorship
A relational experience in which one person (Mentor) empowers another (Mentoree) by sharing God-given resources such as personal strengths, resources, and networks (friendships/contacts) to help the student reach his or her goals.
Two hours.

APLMN 3303 Mentorship
A relational experience in which one person (Mentor) empowers another (Mentoree) by sharing God-given resources such as personal strengths, resources, and networks (friendships/contacts) to help the student reach his or her goals.
Three hours.

APLMN 3401 Apprenticeship
Usually a longer more structured learning experience in which the student works with a church or ministry leader to develop a skill or cluster of skills to advance their competence in ministry.
One hour.

APLMN 3402 Apprenticeship
Usually a longer more structured learning experience in which the student works with a church or ministry leader to develop a skill or cluster of skills to advance their competence in ministry.
Two hours.

APLMN 3403 Apprenticeship
Usually a longer more structured learning experience in which the student works with a church or ministry leader to develop a skill or cluster of skills to advance their competence in ministry.
Three hours.

APLMN 3501 Disciple-Making
Advanced disciple-making practicum. The student works within the context of a local church to broaden their understanding and personal experience in New Testament one-on-one discipling of new or recent believers.
One hour.

APLMN 3502 Disciple-Making
Advanced disciple-making practicum. The student works within the context of a local church to broaden their understanding and personal experience in New Testament one-on-one discipling of new or recent believers.
Two hours.

APLMN 3503 Disciple-Making
Advanced disciple-making practicum. The student works within the context of a local church to broaden their understanding and personal experience in New Testament one-on-one discipling of new or recent believers.
Three hours.

APLMN 3601 Leadership
Designed for those students who are currently serving in a church ministry position. The emphasis is on the improvement of ministry skills as well as personal growth.
One hour.

APLMN 3602 Leadership
Designed for those students who are currently serving in a church ministry position. The emphasis is on the improvement of ministry skills as well as personal growth.
Two hours.

APLMN 3603 Leadership
Designed for those students who are currently serving in a church ministry position. The emphasis is on the improvement of ministry skills as well as personal growth.
Three hours.

APLMN 3703 Leadership Development Center - First Euless
First Baptist Church Euless provides an opportunity for students to be equipped in mentoring, money matters, family matters, and leadership basics as they prepare for effectiveness in life and ministry. Students completing the two semester development process earn three hours of elective credit. Sessions are conducted at First Baptist Church Euless. Please visit www.LDCfirsteuless.com for more information.
Three hours.

APLMN 4011 Applied Ministry Disciple-Making in the Local Church / Ausbildung im Dienst (Praktikum)
The study and application of the principles of biblical disciple-making. This course includes the preparation, observation, participation, and application of disciple-making skills. It involves the teaching of disciple-making skills in the classroom and the application of disciple-making skills through one-on-one disciple-making of a new or recent believer. During the fourteen weeks of the semester the student will be equipped to become an experienced one-on-one disciple-maker. Students will be prepared through classroom presentation, video training sessions by some of the most experienced disciple-makers in the Christian community, and will include the utilization of a step-by-step disciple-equipping guide. At the same time students will practice what they learn through actual one-on-one discipling of a new or recent believer. All students will complete a covenant with God to: • Have a daily quiet time with the Lord Jesus Christ each morning. • Pray each morning for the opportunity to share their faith. • Prepare to befriend and personally disciple a new or recent believer. • Pray for guidance as they prepare for a lifestyle of personal witnessing and disciple-making. Students will work with a local church to complete the requirements of this practicum. This course and training will not only prepare students to help new believers and church members grow spiritually, it will also equip them for a lifetime of effective and rewarding personal disciple-making ministry. Prerequisites: SPFTH 3101, SPFTH 3111, and EVANG 3303.

Die Ausbildung im Dienst ist in ZWEI Unterteilungen geteilt: Teil A (für Studenten, die gegenwärtig NICHT im Dienst stehen) und Teil B-J (für Studenten, die in einen Dienst involviert sind).
One hour. / Eine Stunde.

APLMN 4021 Applied Ministry Mentoring / Ausbildung im Dienst (Praktikum)
Allows students to learn from actual hands-on ministry experience under the mentorship of a qualified individual. This course is similar in theory to the student teaching experience required for public school teachers or the medical internship required for physicians. Students are required to spend 22 hours in ministry as well as 7 hours of mentorship and 14 hours of peer mentoring for every hour of credit. Students will maintain a journal of the ministry experience. Every student enrolling is required to have a mentor who evaluates the student’s progress in personal and ministry development. The mentor meets with the student in a bi-weekly, one-hour mentoring session throughout the semester. Each student is responsible for securing his or her own mentor before the beginning of the semester. In cases where the student does not have a mentor, the Applied Ministry Office will provide the student a list of approved mentors from which the student may choose. The mentor must have completed the mentor training provided by the seminary’s Applied Ministry Office. All students meet in peer mentoring groups weekly on campus. The place and type of ministry should enhance the student’s plan for ministry after graduation. Models for the mentoring experience may vary according to the student’s place of ministry and his or her own needs. The local church is the primary setting for the mentoring experience. However, the Applied Ministry Office may approve other settings such as counseling centers, hospitals, denominational facilities, etc. Each student is required to spend an average of at least 1.5 hours per week performing ministry under the guidance of the mentor. There is also a textbook for the course that must be completed before a grade is assigned. Prerequisites: SPFTH 3101, SPFTH 3111, and EVANG 3303.

Die Ausbildung im Dienst ist in ZWEI Unterteilungen geteilt: Teil A (für Studenten, die gegenwärtig NICHT im Dienst stehen) und Teil B-J (für Studenten, die in einen Dienst involviert sind).
One hour / Eine Stunde.

APLMN 4603 Contemporary Discipleship
The study and application of the principles of New Testament Disciplemaking. This course and practicum includes the study, observation, participation, and application of disciplemaking skills. It involves the study of disciplemaking in the classroom, the practice of one-on-one peer disciplemaking, and the application of disciplemaking skills through one-on-one disciplemaking of a new believer.
Three hours.

Doctor of Ministry

Chaplaincy Ministry

DMNCH 6112 Chaplain Leadership -- Foundation of Leadership Principles
This seminar will explore the components involved in and the tools needed to foster leadership principles necessary for ministry as a 21st century chaplain. The seminar will focus in on such subjects as the what and how of critical thinking, the process of decision making, and the process whereby a minister/pastor can build a powerful ministry team. The seminar will also explore the principles of "Servant Leadership," including the concept of how to embrace suffering as a necessary part of God's plan for the minister's heart. Expository preaching will also be a focal point since it is a necessary part of the Chaplain ministry. Doctor of Ministry students in the Chaplaincy major enrolled in this seminar will join with D.Min. students in the Pastoral Leadership major in the examination of these principles.
Twelve hours

DMNCH 6212 Chaplain Ministry and Counseling
This seminar will explore the work of a chaplain in the area of biblical counseling. Specific attention will be given to such crucial counseling areas as strategic pastoral counseling, solution-focused pastoral counseling, crisis counseling, hope-focused marriage counseling, and growth-focused marriage counseling. The seminar will also assist chaplains in the development of a strategic plan on how to respond to issues such as stress management, violence issues including domestic violence, the building of strong families and responding to individuals with sexual addictions.
Twelve hours

Christian Worldview and Cultural Engagement

DMNCW 6112 Developing the Biblical and Theological Foundations for a Christian Worldview
This seminar will assist 21st century ministers to develop and strengthen their understanding of the biblical and theological foundations of the Christian faith. The seminar will focus in on a study of the major works in Christian doctrine (both classic and contemporary) in order to assist the student to develop a sound theological framework with which to think about issues of cultural engagement. A component of this seminar will focus on expositional preaching since a primary way to address cultural and worldview issues is through expositional preaching.
Twelve hours

DMNCW 6212 Christian Apologetics and Modern Culture – Engaging and Responding to a Multicultural Society
This seminar will prepare 21st century ministers to respond apologetically to the major social and moral issues of today’s multicultural society. The seminar will focus on the development of an understanding of the historical patterns of culture, the formulation of a methodology for researching the student’s socio-demographic environment, and the utilization of Christian apologetics as a means of responding to major theological/cultural issues.
Twelve hours

Expository Preaching

DMNEP 6112 Expository Preaching – Exegesis of New Testament Literature
This seminar will examine the process of formulating a proper exegesis of New Testament literature. Consideration will be given to an analysis of the grammar, syntax and structure that is found in various genres. The seminar will evaluate current issues in homiletics including the need to develop a bridge between the hermeneutical study of Scripture and the delivery from the pulpit. Special attention will also be given to the role of rhetoric as a preaching tool in the 21st century church.
Twelve hours

DMNEP 6212 Expository Preaching – Exegesis of Old Testament Literature
This seminar will examine the process of formulating a proper exegesis of a selected Old Testament book. Consideration will be given to an analysis of the grammar, syntax and structure that is found in Old Testament literature. The seminar will evaluate current issues in homiletics including the process of delivering effective sermons from a prophetic and/or poetic portion of Old Testament text. Special attention will also be given to the styles of delivery that today's pastor can utilize which will reach the postmodern world without compromising the Word of God.
Twelve hours

Pastoral Leadership

DMNPL 6112 Pastoral Leadership – Foundation of Leadership Principles
This seminar will explore the components involved in and the tools needed to foster leadership principles necessary for 21st century ministry. The seminar will focus in on such subjects as the what and how of critical thinking, the process of decision making, and the process whereby a minister/pastor can build a powerful ministry team. Expository preaching will also be a focal point since it is a critical part of pastoral leadership. The seminar will also explore the principles of "Servant Leadership," including the concept of how to embrace suffering as a necessary part of God's plan for the minister's heart.
Twelve hours

DMNPL 6212 Pastoral Leadership and the Art of Effective Communication
This seminar will instruct pastors/ministers on the importance of effective communication in the pastorate. Special attention will be given to conflict management and the role of leader as both a mentor and supervisor.
Twelve hours

Research and Writing

DMNRW 6000 Research and Writing
An introduction and study of the various resources and tools available and necessary for research and writing at the doctoral level. The course will include development of skills in locating and accessing research sources, application of basic standards for academic argumentation, introduction to proper formatting as outlined in the Southwestern Manual of Style and its companion software Endnote, and exposure to SWBTS course management software (Blackboard and Turnitin).
Zero hours

Project and Additional Courses

COLLM 6500 Continuous Enrollment (Available Only to Students Enrolled in the Program Prior to July 1, 2005)
All D.Min. students who have not yet completed the seminar requirements and are not currently enrolled in seminars are enrolled in Continuous Enrollment.
No credit hours

COLLM 6511 Professional Project Seminar (Available Only to Students Enrolled in the Program Prior to July 1, 2005)
Students enrolled in this seminar will submit a completed prospectus to the seminar for peer and faculty evaluation. The seminar also allows students to review the requirements and expectations of the project and project report.
One hour

COLLM 6522 Independent Study (Available Only to Students Enrolled in the Program Prior to July 1, 2005)
Provided only to students who were enrolled in the D.Min. Program prior to July 1, 2005. For additional details on D.Min. independent studies, please contact and secure permission of the Associate Dean for the D.Min. Program in advance of registration. Please note that each independent study has a $200 fee which is charged in addition to the tuition and matriculation fees.
Two hours

COLLM 8000 Professional Dissertation Seminar I
An examination of all parts of a dissertation prospectus to enable a student to bring his or her prospectus to completion. The project webinar is designed to review and prepare a final draft of the prospectus. The student should be able to submit his or her prospectus to the D.Min. Committee soon after this webinar concludes. The webinar will aid the student in evaluating the overall prospectus argument, clarifying the theological background, and refining goals. Then the student will be able to link these key components to the plan of ministry. Careful attention will be given to strengthening areas of deficiency in each prospectus.
Zero hours

COLLM 8006 Professional Thesis
Upon successful completion and defense of the Thesis, students earn six credit hours.
Six hours.

COLLM 8020 Professional Thesis in Progress
Upon completion of a Doctor of Ministry student's residency requirements, the student will prepare and submit for D.Min. Committee approval a prospectus which details the plan of ministry which will be accomplished in the Doctor of Ministry Thesis. Following formal approval, the student will complete the thesis as outlined in the prospectus. Upon successful completion of the thesis and graduation from the program, the student will earn six credit hours.
Zero hours.

Research

RSTCH 4552 Graduate Research Seminar / Einführung in das wissenschaftlichen Arbeiten
Students develop basic skills for research including the use of library resources, production of bibliographies, composition of research papers, and the development of writing style.

Der Kurs vermittelt die theoretischen Grundlagen, um wissenschaftliche Arbeiten abfassen zu können, unter anderem Bibliotheksbenutzung, Verfassen von Bibliographien und wissenschaftlichen Hausarbeiten sowie Fragen zu Form und Stil.
Two hours / Zwei Stunde.

RSTCH 5552 Graduate Research Seminar / Einführung in das wissenschaftlichen Arbeiten
Students develop basic skills for research including the use of library resources, production of bibliographies, composition of research papers, and the development of writing style.

Der Kurs vermittelt die theoretischen Grundlagen, um wissenschaftliche Arbeiten abfassen zu können, unter anderem Bibliotheksbenutzung, Verfassen von Bibliographien und wissenschaftlichen Hausarbeiten sowie Fragen zu Form und Stil.
Two hours / Zwei Stunde.

RSTCH 7552 Graduate Research Seminar
Students develop basic skills for research including the use of library resources, production of bibliographies, composition of research papers, and the development of writing style.
Two hours.

RSTCH 7562 Teaching in Higher Educ Sem
An introduction to the philosophy and organization of institutions of higher education with special attention to the Christian college, university, and seminary. The seminar also examines the role of higher education within the Southern Baptist Convention.
Two hours.

RSTCH 8000 PhD Dissertation in Progress
Students engage in research and writing involved in the composition of the dissertation. Upon successful defense students are credited eight hours through registration in RSTCH 8008.
Zero hours.

RSTCH 8008 PhD Dissertation
Upon successful defense of the dissertation students receive eight hours of credit.
Eight hours.

Masters

MATHE 5001 Thesis Research / Forschungsseminar Masterarbeit
Students begin thesis research and complete a thesis prospectus under faculty supervision.

Die Studierenden beginnen mit Forschungsarbeiten zu ihrer Abschlussarbeit und schreiben unter Anleitung eines Professors einen 10-seitigen Entwurf der Abschlussarbeit.
One hour. / Eine Stunde.

MATHE 5003 Master of Arts in Theology Thesis / Masterarbeit
Students write a thesis on the basis of an approved prospectus under faculty supervision.

Unter Anleitung eines Professors schreiben die Studierenden ihre Masterarbeit auf der Grundlage des zuvor eingereichten und gebilligten 10-seitigen Entwurfs der Masterarbeit.
Three hours. / Drei Stunde.

Spiritual Formation

SPFTH 3101 Spiritual Formation I / Grundlagen des Dienstes I
The study and practice of corporate worship, involving participation in chapel, plenary lectures on corporate worship, and small group interaction and accountability.

Theorie und Praxis von gemeinsamer Anbetung; Teilnahme an Andachten; Vorlesungen über gemeinsame Anbetung und geistlicher Austausch in Kleingruppen.
One hour. / Eine Stunde.

SPFTH 3111 Spiritual Formation II / Grundlagen des Dienstes II
The study and practice of personal worship, involving participation in chapel, plenary lectures on personal worship, and small group interaction and accountability.

Theorie und Praxis von gemeinsamer Anbetung; Teilnahme an Andachten; Vorlesungen über gemeinsame Anbetung und geistlicher Austausch in Kleingruppen.
One hour. / Eine Stunde.

School of Evangelism and Missions

Division of Applied Leadership

Applied Leadership

APLEV 3201 Practicum
A practicum serves as a structured and significant educational experience that takes place in a church, institution, or community environment under the supervision of ministry mentors and the guidance of the Applied Ministry Division. This experience is intended to give students the opportunity to develop specialized skills in an actual ministry practice setting.
One hour

APLEV 3202 Practicum
A practicum serves as a structured and significant educational experience that takes place in a church, institution, or community environment under the supervision of ministry mentors and the guidance of the Applied Ministry Division. This experience is intended to give students the opportunity to develop specialized skills in an actual ministry practice setting.
Two hours

APLEV 3203 Practicum
A practicum serves as a structured and significant educational experience that takes place in a church, institution, or community environment under the supervision of ministry mentors and the guidance of the Applied Ministry Division. This experience is intended to give students the opportunity to develop specialized skills in an actual ministry practice setting.
Three hours

APLEV 4031 Applied Ministry I
Focuses on the actual hands-on ministry experience under the mentorship of a qualified individual. The place and type of ministry should reflect the basic philosophy of the Fish School's emphases on evangelism and missions. Students are required to spend 21 hours in ministry as well as 7 hours of mentorship and 14 hours of peer mentoring for every hour of credit. The peer mentoring group will meet every week at the designated time. Prerequisite: EVANG 3303.
One hour

APLEV 4041 Applied Ministry II
The study and application of the principles of biblical disciple-making. This course includes the preparation, observation, participation, and application of disciple-making skills. It involves the teaching of disciple-making skills in the classroom and the application of disciple-making skills through one-on-one disciple-making of a new or recent believer. Prerequisite: APLEV 4031.
One hour

APLEV 5602 Great Commission Mentorship I
APLEV 5602 provides an academic structure in which the student can participate in a formal mentorship. This course will use the mentorship process to help the student consider the ministry challenges related to the student's effectiveness in fulfilling the Great Commission.
Two hours.

APLEV 5612 Great Commission Mentorship II
APLEV 5612 provides an academic structure in which the student can participate in a formal mentorship. This course will use the mentorship process to help the student consider and implement Christian leadership principles necessary for a lifetime of effective Christian leadership.
Two hours.

APLEV 5622 Great Commission Mentorship III
APLEV 5622 provides an academic structure in which the student can participate in a formal mentorship. This course will use the mentorship process to help the student consider the personal challenges to effectiveness and survival in ministry and their remedies.
Two hours.

APLEV 5623 Missions Mentorship in Christian Education
This three hour mentorship provides an academic framework for mentorship in missions for the MACE student. Within the framework of a mentorship, the student receives mentorship in the personal and ministry challenges to missionary service, as well as principles of fulfilling the Great Commission.
Three hours.

APLEV 5632 Great Commission Mentorship IV
APLEV 5632 provides an academic structure in which the student can participate in a formal mentorship. This course will use the mentorship process to help the student consider and implement the relationship skills necessary for effective Christian leadership.
Two hours.

APLEV 5654 Intensive Mentorship
Prerequisite determined by the Mentorship Program Director.
Four hours.

Spiritual Formation

SPFEV 3101 Spiritual Formation I
The study and practice of corporate worship, involving participation in chapel, plenary lectures on personal worship, and small group interaction and accountability.
One hour

SPFEV 3111 Spiritual Formation II
The study and practice of personal worship, involving participation in chapel, plenary lectures on personal worship, and small group interaction and accountability.
One hour

Division of Evangelism

EVANG 3000 Personal Evangelism Practicum
EVANG 3000 is the application of the principles of personal evangelism taught in EVANG 3303, Contemporary Evangelism. This practicum involves the implementation of personal evangelism skills and techniques taught in the classroom. It includes the presentation of the gospel message by the student with a supervisor. Corequisite: EVANG 3303.
Zero hours.

EVANG 3303 Contemporary Evangelism
An introduction to the nature and practice of evangelism with emphases upon the biblical, theological, and practical applications within the context of the local church. Special emphases will be given to the principles and practices of evangelistic church growth and personal witnessing. (Female students in Women's Studies concentration may substitute WOMST 4053(WOMIN 3313) in lieu of EVANG 3303.) Co-requisite: EVANG 3000.
Three hours.

EVANG 4313 (4314) Theology of Evangelism
The study of theology doctrines relating to the practice and study of evangelism.
Three hours.

EVANG 4363 (4364) The Bible and the Great Commission (MISSN 4363)
An analysis of the Bible, its implicit hermeneutic, New Testament Churches, and their mission in the world. It surveys relevant literature, defines, and examines Great Commission elements of each Biblical book.
Three Hours.

EVANG 4383 (4384) Evangelistic Preaching (PRCHG 4383)
A study in the preparation and delivery of biblical sermons with emphasis on the element of persuasion. Biblical sermons will be prepared from selected evangelistic passages. Special attention will be given to the invitation, the evangelistic series, a program of evangelistic preaching, and the sermons of great evangelists.
Three hours.

EVANG 4493 (4494) Introduction to North American Church Planting (MISSN 4493)
A study of the essential principles for starting and multiplying Baptist New Testament churches in North American settings. This course establishes biblical, spiritual, evangelistic, leadership, and strategic foundations for church planting. Students will be assisted in selecting and developing the church planting models that are best suited for them in light of their calling and giftedness within the various contexts of North America.
Three hours.

EVANG 4503 (4504) Introduction to International Church Planting (MISSN 4503)
A study of the essential principles for starting and multiplying Baptist New Testament churches in international settings. This course establishes biblical, spiritual, evangelistic, philosophical, leadership and strategic foundations for church planting. It enables students to study people groups, form teams, employ effective communication methods and utilize the church planting models that facilitate reaching people with the gospel, thoroughly discipling them, and enabling them to establish multiplying indigenous congregations in their cultural contexts.
Three Hours.

EVANG 5313 (5314) Evangelizing Adherents of Cults and the Occult
A study of selected topics on evangelizing peoples associated with Cults and/or the Occult, including both introductory and concentrated topics. Special emphasis will be given to identifying the characteristics of these groups and making a critical assessment of the historical development and theologies of these groups, together with the formulation of the Christian apologetic and evangelistic approaches to them.
Three hours.

EVANG 5323 (5324) Issues in Evangelism
An intensive study of selected current issues in evangelism and their impact on evangelism theory and strategy.
Three hours.

EVANG 5333 (5334) Evangelism and Missions in the Book of Acts
An intensive study of evangelism and missions in the book of Acts. Special emphasis will be given to the work of the Holy Spirit, personal and church evangelism, cross-cultural communication of the gospel, and missiological insights into the role of culture in Great Commission ministry.
Three hours.

EVANG 5343 (5344) Spiritual Awakenings
A study of major spiritual awakenings and outstanding evangelists from the time of Wesley to the present day.
Three hours.

EVANG 5353 (5354) Jesus and Personal Evangelism
A detailed study of evangelism in the life and ministry of Jesus. A thorough investigation of the strategy of Jesus along with case studies of his efforts in personal evangelism.
Three hours.

EVANG 5363 (5364) Trends in Church Evangelism / Trends in der Evangelisation der Gemeinde
A study of selected current and controversial trends in church evangelism. New and innovative methods will be emphasized, analyzed, and critiqued.

Eine Studie über ausgewählte aktuelle und kontroverse Trends in der Evangelisation der Gemeinde. Neue und innovative Methoden werden hervorgehoben, analysiert und kritisiert.
Three hours. / Drei Stunden.

EVANG 5373 (5374) Event Evangelism
A study of the use of special events for evangelistic purposes. Attention will be given to evangelism through revivals and crusades as well as events in athletics, seasonal celebrations, men’s ministries, women’s ministries, and age group ministries.
Three hours.

EVANG 5383 (5384) The Laity in Evangelism and Church Growth
A study of the meaning, theological basis, and methods of equipping and involving the laity in evangelism and church growth. Special emphasis will be placed on discipleship training and the various lay evangelism programs being used in America and on the mission fields.
Three hours.

EVANG 5393 (5394) Media-Based Evangelism
An analysis of various forms of media (e.g., radio, television, movies, literature, social networking, and internet) for the purposes of personal and church-based evangelism. Specific attention will be given to examining and implementing media techniques from a biblical perspective.
Three hours.

EVANG 5403 (5404) Discipleship Evangelism (SPFRM 5403)
A study of the disciplines of the Christian life as they relate to evangelism. The modern Discipleship movement will be studied along with the philosophy and strategy of disciple-making. The practice of making disciples will be part of the course.
Three hours.

EVANG 5423 (5424) Urban Evangelism Practicum
A study of the urban area, the people, their needs, and various methods of evangelism and church growth. Time will be spent in lectures, assigned readings, and research, as well as in an urban area, observing the challenges and participating in various ministries utilized by churches and denominational agencies.
Three hours.

EVANG 5433 Women's Evangelism and Discipleship Practicum (WOMIN 5303)
Practical training in discipleship which emphasizes a daily walk with the Lord including Bible study, prayer, fellowship, ministry, witness, and other Christian disciplines. Time will be spent in research, observation, implementation, and evaluation of various discipleship ministries.
Three hours.

EVANG 5453 (5454) Revival Evangelism Practicum
A study of local church evangelistic outreach methods with special attention to the preparation for local church revival. Class sessions will be devoted to orientation, assigned readings, preparation and evaluation. One week will be spent in a local church participating in a revival meeting.
Three hours.

EVANG 5463 (5464) Church Planting in Urban Contexts (MISSN 5453)
This course considers the unique challenges of and strategies for evangelism, church planting, and church growth among urban peoples in the United States and abroad. Students will explore the theological, sociological, and missiological aspects of ministry in the urban areas.
Three hours.

EVANG 5473 (5474) Sports Evangelism
The theology and methodology practiced in a variety of sports development settings will be explored. Each student will select a ministry project to be carried out through a local congregation or team during spring break.
Three hours.

EVANG 5483 Directed Study

Three hours.

EVANG 5493 Directed Study

Three hours.

Advanced Studies

EVANG 7002 Evangelism Reading Seminar I
This seminar will explore literature relevant to the biblical, theological, and historical dimensions of evangelism.
Two hours.

EVANG 7012 Evangelism Reading Seminar II
This seminar will explore literature pertinent to contemporary evangelism, including issues related to the personal, philosophical, and methodological dimensions of evangelism.
Two hours.

EVANG 7624 World Evangelization Strategies
A study of the most significant evangelization strategies. Particular attention will be given to movements, leaders, and sound strategies for 21st century evangelism.
Four hours.

EVANG 7634 History of Spiritual Awakenings
A study of spiritual awakenings in the church from the 18th century to the present. Beginning with Pietism, revivals on the European continent and in America will be studied. Source materials, especially newspaper accounts of revival crusades held by great evangelists from the 18th century to the present, will be examined.
Four hours.

EVANG 7644 The Methods and Influence of American Evangelists
A study of the methods and influence of prominent American Evangelists. Special attention will be given to their spiritual formation, biblical and theological views, creative evangelistic strategies, and worldwide evangelistic influence.
Four hours.

EVANG 7654 Effective Church Growth Evangelism in the Contemporary World
A study of methods of evangelism as they relate to contemporary culture. Included will be an in-depth study of conversion and the processes of communication necessary to bring people to commitment. Church growth methods will be studied and evaluated in order to develop effective strategies.
Four hours.

EVANG 7674 Evangelism in the Early Church
An in-depth study of evangelism within the early church. Beginning with the evangelism of Jesus, particular attention will be given to the inception of New Testament evangelism, development, progress, obstacles overcome, strategies utilized, leaders, and impact upon humanity through A.D. 430.
Four hours.

EVANG 7694 Evangelism in the Middle Ages and the Reformation
An in depth study of evangelism from the death of Augustine in A.D. 430 to the death of John Knox in A.D. 1572. Beginning with the death of Augustine, particular attention will be given to the evangelistic leaders, movements, doctrines that impact evangelism, and the evangelistic strategies. Particular attention will be given to the reformers.
Four hours.

EVANG 7704 The Bible and The Great Commission
This seminar examines the relationship between the Great Commission and the canon of Scripture, critiques currents works, and constructs a hermeneutic.
Four Hours.

Division of Missions

MISSN 3000 Orientation for Distance Learning
Prerequisite for distance learning students (e.g. Master of Arts in Missiology or Master of Divinity with Church Planting students) enrolled in MISSN 5602 or MISSN 5643.
Zeto hours.

MISSN 3100 Missions Practicum
MISSN 3100 is the application of the principles of missions taught in Introduction to Missiology, MISSN 3363. This practicum includes the implementation of missions’ strategies and skills to cross cultural personal evangelism. This course includes cross cultural interaction and personal evangelism by the student with a supervisor. Corequisite: MISSN 3363.
Zero hours.

MISSN 3313 (3314) History of Christian Missions
An intensive study of the worldwide expansion of Christianity through missions from apostolic times to the present. This course examines and evaluates the philosophies and strategies of key missionaries and pivotal missionary movements.
Three hours.

MISSN 3333 (3334) Asia: Missions to People Groups
A study of the development of Christian missions in Asia. Specific people groups will be highlighted. Socio-political context, religious heritage, evangelical precursors, Baptist contributions, and contemporary strategies will be analyzed.
Three hours.

MISSN 3343 (3344) Latin America: Missions to People Groups
A study of the development of Christian missions in Latin America. Specific people groups will be highlighted. Socio-political context, religious heritage, evangelical precursors, Baptist contributions, and contemporary strategies will be analyzed.
Three hours.

MISSN 3353 (3354) Africa: Missions to People Groups
A study of the development of Christian missions in Africa. Specific people groups will be highlighted. Socio-political context, religious heritage, evangelical precursors, Baptist contributions, and contemporary strategies will be analyzed.
Three hours.

MISSN 3363 Introduction to Missiology
An introductory study of the theory and practice of Christian missions including biblical, theological, historical, philosophical and strategic principles and practices. Corequisite: MISSN 3100.
Three hours.

MISSN 3373 (3374) Globalization and Missions Strategies
This course analyzes developing patterns of religio-social interaction among peoples, affinity blocs, and cultures of the world with the intent of determining strategic models for doing missions in globalizing settings.
Three hours.

MISSN 3463 (3464) Missionary Work in Roman Catholic Cultures
An examination of the history, doctrinal beliefs, practices, and socio-religious characteristics of cultures that have been significantly influenced by Roman Catholicism. Attention will be given to the development of biblically based and culturally sensitive missionary methodologies resulting in the establishment of effective contextualized congregations.
Three hours.

MISSN 3473 (3474) Animistic Folk Religions: A Missionary Approach
A study of the theological and cultural implications of the supernatural power encounter between Christianity and practitioners of animistic folk religions. Topics such as worldview spiritism witchcraft, sorcery, shamanism, possession, divination, ancestor veneration, and nativistic movements will be treated. Strategies for communicating the gospel and establishing contextualized congregations will be discussed.
Three hours.

MISSN 3483 (3484) Starting Churches in Multi-housing Communities
A study of socio-cultural dimensions, principles and procedures for starting churches and specialized ministries in apartment, condominium, and mobile home communities. The course examines the most effective ministry models and helps to develop strategies for dealing with the owners and managers of multi-housing communities as well as with the residents.
Three hours.

MISSN 3493 (3494) Ethnic Church Growth
An examination of the demographic and sociographic characteristics of specific ethnic groups in the United States (e.g., African American, Asian American, Hispanic American), an analysis of historic strategies and methodologies employed, and the development of contemporary strategies for the growth of ethnic congregations. Emphasis on specific cultural groups will be announced.
Three hours.

MISSN 3503 (3504) Introduction to Church Growth
An intensive study of the modern Church Growth Movement with an emphasis on the principles and practices that contribute to the health and resulting growth of churches. Special attention is given to contemporary innovative church growth methodologies.
Three hours.

MISSN 3613 Field Language Acquisition I
Credit earned for learning field language under International Mission Board Supervisor.
Three hours.

MISSN 3623 Field Language Acquisition II
Credit earned for learning field language under International Mission Board Supervisor.
Three hours.

MISSN 4303 (4304) Missions in North America
A study of the history of the North American Mission Board (previously Home Mission Board) its epochs and emphases. Special attention will be given to contemporary strategies for reaching the North America with the gospel and starting culturally relevant churches.
Three hours.

MISSN 4333 (4334) World Religions: A Missionary Approach
An introductory study of the major living religions (e.g., Hinduism, Buddhism, East Asian Religions, Judaism, and Islam) which are encountered in carrying out the missionary mandate. Strategies for establishing a presence, communicating the Christian message, and developing contextualized congregations will be discussed.
Three hours.

MISSN 4353 (4354) Biblical Foundations of Mission
An analysis of the biblical and theological foundations for Christian missions. The course focuses on reading the Bible "missiologically" by reviewing great texts which speak to the eternal plan of God to make salvation known to all peoples.
Three hours.

MISSN 4363 (4364) The Bible and the Great Commission (EVANG 4363)
An analysis of the Bible, its implicit hermeneutic, New Testament churches, and their mission in the world. This course surverys relevant literature, defines, and examines Great Commission elements of each Biblical book.
Three hours.

MISSN 4373 (4374) Missionary Anthropology
A comprehensive study of cultural anthropology with special reference to principles needed for effective cross-cultural adjustment, communication, and missionary work at home or abroad. Special attention is given to social structures, thought forms, and social change in light of the missionary's role as a change agent.
Three hours.

MISSN 4383 Discipling and Equipping Across Cultural Barriers (FOUND 4373)
Engages students in mastery of foundational principles of teaching and learning in the context of cross-cultural ministry. Emphasizes essential perspectives in Christian teaching, discipling, and equipping as focused by cutting-edge ministry to peoples and nations. Students work in teams to synthesize elements of the Disciplers' Model and Christian Teachers' Triad with the needs of specific people-groups world-wide.
Three hours.

MISSN 4413 (4414) Europe: Missions to People Groups
A study of the development of Christian missions in Europe. Specific people groups will be highlighted. Socio-political context, religious heritage, evangelical precursors, Baptist contributions, and contemporary strategies will be analyzed.
Three hours.

MISSN 4453 (4454) Evangelistic Prayer Practicum (SPFRM 4453)
Beginning in the classroom with lecture, research, and reading, this course will journey to a geographic area studying the culture, beliefs, and needs of the people and the concerns of those who serve them. Time will be spent in evangelism and active mobile intercession before returning to the classroom for evaluation.
Three hours.

MISSN 4463 (4464) Leadership and Teams in Missions
A study of principles and models for leadership and teams in missions. Students work in teams to obtain experience and sharpen skills for future missions and ministry involvement.
Three hours.

MISSN 4473 Medicine in Missions
A study in medicine and medical care for missions. An emphasis will be placed on personal and family medical care and health for those preparing to work in another culture. Principle as well as practical approaches will be studied.
Three hours.

MISSN 4483 (4484) Minister of Missions
A study of principles, procedures and methods which equip ministers of missions and other mission administrators (Associational Directors of Missions, Church Planter Strategists, State Missions Directors) to design, implement, and oversee an urban church planting strategy. Attention will be given to the development of a variety of congregational models and supervision methodologies.
Three hours.

MISSN 4493 (4494) Introduction to North American Church Planting (EVANG 4493)
A study of the essential principles for starting and multiplying Baptist New Testament churches in North American settings. This course establishes biblical, spiritual, evangelistic, leadership, and strategic foundations for church planting. Students will be assisted in selecting and developing the church planting models that are best suited for them in light of their calling and giftedness within the various contexts of North America.
Three hours.

MISSN 4503 (4504) Introduction to International Church Planting (EVANG 4503, HSPST 3403)
A study of the essential principles for starting and multiplying Baptist New Testament churches in international settings. This course establishes biblical, spiritual, evangelistic, philosophical, leadership and strategic foundations for church planting. It enables students to study people groups, form teams, employ effective communication methods and utilize the church planting models that facilitate reaching people with the gospel, thoroughly discipling them, and enabling them to establish multiplying indigenous congregations in their cultural contexts.
Three Hours.

MISSN 4513 (4514) Middle East: Missions to People Groups
A study of the development of Christian missions in the Middle East. Specific people groups will be highlighted. Socio-political context, religious heritage, evangelical precursors, Baptist contributions, and contemporary strategies will be analyzed.
Three hours.

MISSN 4533 (4534) Radical Church on Mission (CHAHT 4523)
Study of God's mission to establish his church among all peoples on earth from the apostolic age to the present. Departing from the church-as-institution approach, the course highlights the history and missiology of the radical church and its apostolic endeavor. Prerequisites determined by professor(s).
Three hours.

MISSN 4543 (4544) Martyrdom and Missions (CHAHT 4513)
This three hour survey of persecution, suffering, and martyrdom in Christian history examines Tertullian's statement: "The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church," by exploring what role persecution plays in the advance of Christianity worldwide. Biblical foundations and historical evidence explain the rising phenomenon of the persecution of Christians today.
Three hours.

MISSN 4563 (4564) Strategies for Unreached Peoples/Cities
Study in strategic thinking and planning for reaching unreached population segments. Students take the role of Strategy Coordinator (SC) to develop a strategy plan for reaching a specific people group or city.
Three hours.

MISSN 4613 (4614) The 10/40 Window: Missions to People Groups
A study of the development of Christian missions in the 10/40 Window. Specific people groups will be highlighted. Socio-political context, religious heritage, evangelical precursors, Baptist contributions, and contemporary strategies will be analyzed.
Three hours.

MISSN 4633 (4634) Chronological Bible Storying (PRCHG 4533)
A study of the use of Bible stories to communicate the Christian message with people who are primary oral communicators. Special attention is given to selecting, adapting, and telling Bible stories chronologically with a view to evangelizing, discipling, training, and starting churches among adherents of non-Christian belief systems in this country and throughout the world.
Three hours.

MISSN 5223 (5224) Sharing Christ with Muslims (ISLST 4223)
Explores and evaluates the various approaches to sharing the gospel of Christ with Muslims with an emphasis on clearing away theological misconceptions, removing cultural obstacles and developing effective evangelistic and discipleship practices.
Three hours.

MISSN 5363 (5364) Continuing Church Growth
This course examines methods that help churches continue to grow quantitatively and qualitatively. Students will learn methods for gathering and analyzing data to explain growth, stagnation, and decline. They will then evaluate contemporary strategies that enable churches to overcome growth barriers, avoid stagnation, and reverse decline.
Three hours.

MISSN 5373 (5374) Cross-Cultural Witness to the Gospel and Ministry
A specialized course which equips students to encounter another culture in which they will love, bear witness and minister. The course deals with strategies for learning a local language, customs and lifestyle, and for understanding another worldview in order to communicate the gospel more effectively. (May be taken by MDiv ICP students in lieu of MISSN 4634 Chronological Bible Storying.)
Three hours

MISSN 5413 (5414) Missiological Issues
An intensive study of selected current issues in missiology and their impact on missions theory and strategy.
Three hours.

MISSN 5433 (5434) African Christianity: A Missionary Approach
An inquiry into the contemporary expressions of Christianity in Africa as it interacts with the rapidly growing African independent churches. A comparative analysis will be done of the existing religious groups with the purpose of developing contextualized, biblically based missionary strategies.
Three hours.

MISSN 5453 (5454) Church Planting in Urban Contexts (EVANG 5463)
This course considers the unique challenges of and strategies for evangelism, church planting, and church growth among urban peoples in the United States and abroad. Students will explore the theological, sociological, and missiological aspects of ministry in urban areas.
Three hours.

MISSN 5501 One-Hour Praxis
Two weeks or more of study and missions practice. Prerequisites determined by faculty.
One hour.

MISSN 5512 Two-Hour Praxis
Four to six weeks of study and ministry practice. Prerequisites determined by faculty.
Two hours.

MISSN 5523 Three-Hour Praxis
Generally a summer or a semester of study and ministry practice. Prerequisites determined by faculty.
Three hours.

MISSN 5533 Short-Term Praxis
For students with at least two years of missions experience (e.g. Journeyman, ISC or US/C2). Includes a written evaluation of field experience.
Three hours.

MISSN 5543 Missions Mobilization Practicum
Students mobilize strategic resources such as prayer, personnel, funds, or research in behalf of an existing missions team or strategy.
Three hours.

MISSN 5553 Strategy Coordinator Praxis
Field-based student praxis that involves intensive training on the role of the international Strategy Coordinator. This will include doing an analysis of the concepts and principles related to the role of a strategy coordinator, developing a detailed ethnographic study of a target group, and designing appropriate strategies for reaching a people group with the gospel and enabling the initiation of indigenous self propagating churches.
Three hours

MISSN 5563 Church Planting Praxis
Field-based student praxis that involves intensive training on the role of a North American church planter and/or Strategy Coordinator among a specific people group. This involves an in-depth worldview analysis of a people group and the elaboration of contexualized strategies for evangelizing, discipling, and starting churches indigenous churches in that context.
Three hours

MISSN 5573 Advanced Missions Praxis
Field based student praxis that involves intensive training on the role of a North American church planter and/or Strategy Coordinator among a specific people group. This involves an in depth worldview analysis of a people group and the elaboration of contextualized strategies for evangelizing, discipling, and starting indigenous churches in that context. Prerequisite: MISSN 5563
Three hours.

MISSN 5583 Practicum in World Religions
This course provides students the opportunity to study the origin, essential thought, and historical development of various world religions. It is done in a context, usually abroad, where adherents of the selected set of world religions studied at a given time live and work. The aim is to engage them with lively discussion in order to learn about their religious beliefs and to provide an interfaith witness opportunity. Two religions are studied at one time, paired from among the following: Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, or Animistic or Tribal religions. Other belief systems may be selected as needed. (May also be taken to substitute for MISSN 4333 – World Religions: A Missionary Approach)
Three hours.

MISSN 5593 Practicum in International Evangelism
This course prepares students to travel abroad and practice principles of cross-cultural communication of the gospel for the purpose of evangelizing people in host cultures. May be taken to substitute for MISSN 3100 - Introduction to Missions Practicum
Three hours.

MISSN 5600 Missionary / Church Plant Field Enrollment
Continuous enrollment for students actively pursuing missiology or church planting degrees on the field.
No credit.

MISSN 5643 Missions Mentorship I
This course is designed to evaluate a student’s practical grasp of principles of cultural engagement, intentional witnessing, and contribution to a strategic church planting process in an international setting under a mentor’s tutelage. (Entry Level)
Three hours.

MISSN 5653 Missions Mentorship II
This course is designed to evaluate a student’s practical grasp of principles of cultural engagement, intentional witnessing, and contribution to a strategic church planting process in an international setting under a mentor’s tutelage. (Advanced Level)
Three hours

MISSN 5743 Church Planting Summer (or Semester) Internship
This is a ten to thirteen week summer (or full semester) practical, field oriented course in which the student will work under the direction of a trained supervisor in a specific church planting assignment. Prerequisite: MISSN 4493 and MISSN 5453.
Three hours.

MISSN 5880 Master of Arts Thesis Continuous Enrollment
For students who are currently working on their thesis.
Zero hours.

MISSN 5883 Thesis for M.A. in Missiology
A formal research paper of no less than 80 and no more than 100 pages on a missiological subject approved by the degree advisor. or The thesis must be a formal research paper of no less than 80 and no more than 100 pages on a topic relevant to ministry among people with Islamic-background. It must be approved by the degree advisor.
Three hours.

MISSN 5890 Master of Arts Project Continuous Enrollment
For students who are currently working on their project.
Zero hours.

MISSN 5893 Project for M.A. in Missiology
An 80 to 100 page academic report which demonstrates involvement in a missionary/evangelistic effort. The project needs to be accomplished on the field of ministry under the guidance of mission or ministry supervisors. or An 80 to 100 page academic report which demonstrates involvement in a supervised ministry project and report the results of a ministry to Islamic peoples.
Three hours.

MISSN 5983 Directed Study

Three hours.

Advanced Studies

MISSN 7002 Missions Reading Seminar I
An exploration of literature relevant to theological foundations for missions, history of missions, and intercultural communication.
Two hours.

MISSN 7012 Missions Reading Seminar II
An examination of relevant literature on historical and contemporary strategies employed by missionaries in different settings in search of best practice benchmarks and a study of the bridges and barriers in witnessing to world religions and folk religions.
Two hours.

MISSN 7614 History of Missions
A study of the expansion of Christianity from its beginning through the Reformation and to the modern missions period.
Four hours.

MISSN 7624 Contemporary Southern Baptist Missiology: 1945-Present
A seminar which assesses critically, by standard historical research and/or use of oral history techniques, the missiological models, methods, and trends of the Southern Baptist Convention’s International Mission Board from the end of World War II to the close of the 20th Century.
Four hours.

MISSN 7634 Witnessing to Living Religions
A study of the bridges and barriers in witnessing to world religions and folk religions.
Four hours.

MISSN 7654 Missionary Strategy
An evaluation of historical and contemporary strategies employed by missionaries in different settings in search of best practice benchmarks.
Four hours.

MISSN 7664 The World Christian Movement 1910-Present
In the 20th century, Christianity's center of gravity shifted from the West to Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. This course itemizes categorical distinctions within this movement, historically tracks its branches of development, analyzes influences that bear upon it, and suggests ways to engage these realities missiologically in the future.
Four hours.

MISSN 7674 Intercultural Communication
An examination of the dynamic of intercultural communication, integrating biblical, anthropological, sociological, and psychological perspectives with particular attention given to issues of worldview and the contextualization of missionary strategies.
Four hours.

MISSN 7694 Theological Foundations for Missions
An analysis of the mandate for missions in Scripture and a review of contemporary theologies of missions.
Four hours.

MISSN 7984 Biblical Foundations and Applications of Classic Church Growth Principles
An examination of selected principles from the classic Church Growth Movement, their biblical foundations, and their application to current missions settings.
Four Hours.

Division of Islamic Studies

ISLST 4203 (4204) Reaching Out to Muslim Women
An exploration of the Qur'an and Hadith and social practices as they relate to the identity and role of women in Muslim societies historically, especially in modern cultural contexts, with a purpose of developing and applying evangelistic strategies to reach out to Muslim women.
Three hours.

ISLST 4213 (4214) Folk Islam: Approaches
This course describes and evaluates various contemporary approaches to evangelize Islamic peoples. Special attention will be given to their religious beliefs, practices, cultural values, and worldviews in an effort to develop approaches toward developing a coherent and culturally sensitive Christian witness. Case studies and field interviews will be used extensively.
Three hours.

ISLST 4223 (4224) Sharing Christ with Muslims (MISSN 5223)
Explores and evaluates the various approaches to sharing the gospel of Christ with Muslims with an emphasis on clearing away theological misconceptions, removing cultural obstacles and developing effective evangelistic and discipleship practices.
Three hours.

ISLST 4233 (4234) Islam: African Americans
This course explores the religious beliefs, practices, cultural values, and world view of the various movements of Islam (including Black Muslims) among African Americans in the United States and considers contemporary approaches toward developing a coherent and culturally sensitive missionary strategy to reach and disciple the adherents of each of these groups.
Three hours.

ISLST 4243 (4244) Islamic History, Culture, and Philosophy
An intensive study of the geopolitical regions, history, culture, and philosophical thought of the Islamic peoples, particularly as these influenced the birth and growth of Islam. Primary and secondary sources will be utilized to illustrate the world view and cultural belief systems of Islamic peoples. Special attention will be given to adapting authentic Christian worship patterns to different cultural settings within Islam.
Three hours.

ISLST 4253 (4254) Ishmael, the Arabs, and Biblical History
A study of Arab peoples in biblical history, their social, cultural, economic, and religious development. It explores the biblical, theological, and historical circumstances that accompanied the development of the Arabian line of Abraham and their implication on Islam and on the current conflict in the Middle East.
Three hours.

ISLST 4263 (4264) Pre-Islamic Christianity in the Middle East
A survey of the rise and development of orthodox and non-orthodox Christianity among Arabs and other ethnic groups in the Middle East during the first six centuries C.E. The study touches on the religious atmosphere that prevailed in Arabia prior to the rise of Islam and deals with the various trends and writings within Christianity that may have influenced and/or shaped Islamic beliefs.
Three hours

ISLST 4273 (4274) Islamic Texts: Qur'an & Hadith
Examines the Qur'an's content, relation to Islamic sources, internal consistency, and the literary process by which it was collected. The Hadith will be analyzed with its impact on Islamic law and its interpretations of the Qur'an. Students will learn to meet objections raised for the reliability of the Bible and to compare and contrast the use of scriptures in Islam and Christianity.
Three hours.

ISLST 4283 (4284) Christian Inquiry into Islamic Faith and Practice / Christentum und Islam
An examination of the founding, historical development, and modern resurgence of Islam as a major living religion. This includes an analysis of the major sects and distinct cultures that the Islamic world embraces. Contextualized strategies for developing mutual respect and sharing the gospel message in an enlightened and effective manner will be discussed. Eine Vorlesung über Entstehung, geschichtliche Entwicklung und Wiederaufleben des Islam in den letzten Jahrzehnten; Darstellung der wichtigsten Richtungen des Islam (Sunniten, Schiiten etc.); Erörterung von Möglichkeiten christlich-islamischer Koexistenz sowie christlicher Mission unter Muslimen.
Three hours. / Drei Stunden.

ISLST 4373 (4374) Missionary Anthropology Islamic Wordview
A comprehensive study of cultural anthropology with special reference to principles needed for effective adjustment, communication, and missionary work in Islamic cultural context, whether at home or abroad. Special attention is given to social structures, thought forms, and social change in light of the missionary's role as a change agent.
Three Hours.

ISLST 5483 Practicum in Islamic Ministry
A field-based practicum guided by a trained supervisor in which the student is provided opportunities for personal encounters and ministry among Islamic people in the United States and/or other countries.
Three Hours.

ISLST 5880 Master of Arts Thesis Continuous Enrollment
For students who are currently working on their thesis.
Zero hours.

ISLST 5883 Thesis for M.A. Islamic Studies
A formal research paper of no less than 80 and no more than 100 pages on a missiological subject approved by the degree advisor. or The thesis must be a formal research paper of no less than 80 and no more than 100 pages on a topic relevant to ministry among people with Islamic-background. It must be approved by the degree advisor.
Three hours.

ISLST 5893 Project for M.A. Islamic Studies
An 80 to 100 page academic report which demonstrates involvement in a missionary/evangelistic effort. The project needs to be accomplished on the field of ministry under the guidance of mission or ministry supervisors. or An 80 to 100 page academic report which demonstrates involvement in a supervised ministry project and report the results of a ministry to Islamic peoples.
Three hours.

Advanced Studies

ISLST 7002 Islamic Reading Seminar I
An examination of primary and important secondary writings pertaining to Islam aiming at evaluating these writing critically and establishing relevant and appropriate uses in the missiological context.
Two hours.

ISLST 7012 Islamic Literature Reading Seminar II
An examination of primary and important secondary writings pertaining to Islam aiming at evaluating these writing critically and establishing relevant and their appropriate uses in the missiological context.
Two hours.

ISLST 7614 Islamic History of Doctrine and Trends
A historical and doctrinal analysis of the main teaching, practices, and trends in Islam in medieval and modern history, with application in the context of missions.
Four hours.

ISLST 7644 Comparative Islam Seminar
A critical and comparative study of Islamic doctrine against the background of biblical teachings. Attempts are made to surface biblical bridges useful in context of missions among Muslims.
Four hours.

Division of Church Vitalization

Advanced Studies

CHVIT 7002 Church Vitalization Reading Seminar I
This seminar will focus on literature pertinent to church vitalization including issues related to church planting and church growth.
Two hours.

CHVIT 7012 Church Vitalization Reading Seminar II
This seminar will focus on literature pertinent to church vitalization specifically exploring the movements and impact of global awakenings from the 19th century to 1945.
Two hours.

CHVIT 7604 Church Planting and Vitalization
An advanced study of the essential principles for starting and multiplying churches. Attention is given to biblical, historical, missiological, and contemporary perspectives of church planting, with an emphasis on issues related to church planting leadership.
Four Hours.

CHVIT 7704 Church Growth and Vitalization
A study of the basic principles of the classic Church Growth Movement and their biblical basis with an emphasis on current trends in church growth methodology. Attention is also given to the history of the classic Church Growth Movement and its derivatives.
Four Hours.

CHVIT 7804 Revitalization and the Local Church
This seminar will focus on issues related to church health and revitalization by examining stagnation problems and solutions related to such issues as ecclesiology, church conflict, church discipline, discipleship, worship style, prayer, fellowship, and evangelism.
Four Hours.

Division of World Christian Studies

World Christian Studies

WCSTU 7402 Mentor Tutorial I
Under the supervision of the mentor tutor the student will compose a dissertation prospectus for oral defense.
Two Hours.

WCSTU 7412 Mentor Tutorial II
Under the supervision of the mentor tutor the student will compose a dissertation prospectus for oral defense.
Two Hours.

WCSTU 7442 Mentor Tutorial III
Under the supervision of the mentor tutor the student will develop a thesis and prepare for the summer annual oral comprehensive exam.
Two Hours.

WCSTU 7452 Mentor Tutorial IV
Under the supervision of the mentor tutor the student will develop a thesis and prepare for the summer annual oral comprehensive exam.
Two Hours.

WCSTU 7482 Mentor Tutorial V
Under the supervision of the mentor tutor the student will continue to develop a thesis and prepare for the summer annual oral comprehensive exam.
Two Hours.

WCSTU 7492 Mentor Tutorial VI
Under the supervision of the mentor tutor the student will continue to develop a thesis and prepare for the summer annual oral comprehensive exam.
Two Hours.

WCSTU 7502 Colloquia I
A complement to each residential period of each research seminar session requires students to reflect, critique, and interact with one another regarding issues that arise from a given year's research seminar's focus, as well as prospectus development.
Two Hours.

WCSTU 7532 Colloquia II
A complement to each residential period of each research seminar session requires students to reflect, critique, and interact with one another regarding issues that arise from a given year's research seminar's focus, as well as prospectus development.
Two Hours.

WCSTU 7562 Colloquia III
A complement to each residential period of each research seminar session requires students to reflect, critique, and interact with one another regarding issues that arise from a given year's research seminar's focus, as well as prospectus development.
Two Hours.

WCSTU 7592 Colloquia IV
A complement to each residential period of each research seminar session requires students to reflect, critique, and interact with one another regarding issues that arise from a given year's research seminar's focus, as well as prospectus development.
Two Hours.

WCSTU 7604 Research Techniques for World Christian Studies
This introductory seminar examines the nature, scope, and research techniques in the fields of population, cultural, and historical studies as related to these integrated disciplines entailed in the discipline of World Christian Studies.
Four Hours.

WCSTU 7634 Christian Historical Fusions
This seminar analyzes historical developments with a backward momentum. Researchers begin with the present realities of peoples and cultures then probe into Christian pasts to expand and enlarge understanding of contemporary Christian experiences in global perspective.
Four Hours.

WCSTU 7664 Peoples of the World
This seminar identifies and examines the peoples and cultures of the world in the 21st century. Particular attention is given to critical analysis of the global impact Christian expansion is making, where and why it is evolving at a rapid rate, as well as assessing strategic steps enacted to encourage and enhance said development.
Four Hours.

WCSTU 7694 Transmissions of Faiths and Cultures
This seminar studies religious experiences common to humanity, how these form and formed into major world religions, and the distinct and unique claims of Christ in relation to the new religious movements that formed in reaction to these cultural dynamics. The outcome being global perspectives on the present and future interfaces of each.
Four Hours.

WCSTU 7702 Teaching in Global Higher Education
A one-week session in which students gather at an institutional setting outside the USA for focused on-site study of the teaching and learning dynamics in cross-cultural settings, observe and interview students and faculty at the host institution, and learn from each other. Each student develops and refines teaching materials.
Two Hours.

WCSTU 7703 Teaching in Global Higher Education Apprenticeship
The student will deliver class lectures or presentations at the host institution being observed and assessed by a faculty member of the international theological seminary.
Three Hours.

Doctor of Ministry

DMNME 6112 Theological Rationale for Evangelism and Missions
This seminar examines the theological dimensions of evangelism and missions and their application to the world scene today. The seminar focuses in on the nature of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the missiological nature of the church.
Twelve hours.

DMNME 6212 Expansion of the Christian Movement: The History of Evangelism and Missions
This seminar explores the historical development of evangelism and missions. Special attention is given to the church on mission and historical trends since 1792.
Twelve hours.

Research and Writing

DMNRW 6000 Research and Writing
An introduction and study of the various resources and tools available and necessary for research and writing at the doctoral level. The course will include development of skills in locating and accessing research sources, application of basic standards for academic argumentation, introduction to proper formatting as outlined in the Southwestern Manual of Style and its companion software Endnote, and exposure to SWBTS course management software (Blackboard and Turnitin).
Zero hours

School of Church and Family Ministries

EDMIN 3003 The Ministry of Education
A study of the ministry of education in the local church and the work of the staff member assigned to lead this ministry, historically called the Minister of Education and the work of the pastor. This course will focus on biblical principles and methods of developing small group ministries in the local church, including what has been called Sunday School. The local church ministry of education will be placed in the context of sound theology and philosophy for Christian Education.
Three hours.

EDMIN 3013 Theology of Church and Family
A study of biblical ecclesiology, theology of the church, and of the theology that leads to a biblical understanding of the family. This course will provide historical review and current application of theology to the local church and Christian family that can lead toward biblical practice of ministry and education in the home and through the local church.
Three hours.

Division of Administration

ADMIN 3313 Administration and Church Law
A study of the biblical teachings on administration applied to today's local church. This course will address the significant challenges presented by changing laws and regulations and the new willingness of communities and courts to treat as ordinary businesses. Specific application will be made in this course to the prevention of illicit sexual activity within the church and its ministries.
Three hours.

ADMIN 3353 The Healthy Church That Serves
A study of the need for developing a biblical theology of service for church leaders and members and the relationship of organizational structure and practices in reaching ministry objectives. Areas of leadership discovery, spiritual assessment, skill development, ministry training, and discipleship opportunities will be provided as well as church administrative functions, Baptist polity, legal and governing documents and organizational structures to support those who serve.
Three hours.

ADMIN 3503 Christian Education and Church Missions
A study of the philosophy, biblical approaches, church objectives and methods, and administration of a church’s missions organizations and activities as well as the administrative application of education principles and practices in relation to the mission endeavors of the church in cultures and language groups in the United States and internationally.
Three hours.

ADMIN 3553 Leading Evangelistic Small Groups
A study of the development and application of a scripturally based, evangelistically intentional program of small group Bible study to effectively lead people to Christ. The student will demonstrate understanding of effective utilization of small groups in the church. Topics include planning for small group ministry, training workers, selecting target groups, providing space, conducting promotion and outreach, making small groups evangelistic, and evaluating small group effectiveness. Students will develop a church growth plan using small groups.
Three hours.

ADMIN 3603 Family and Church Financial Management
A study of basic Christian stewardship principles. Planning family and church financial programs is emphasized. Administering these plans for churches and families, including special financial emphases, is a major focus.
Three hours.

ADMIN 3613 Financial Issues for the Minister and Churches
The course will instruct ministerial students in sound principles of money management, proper management of financial resources, special financial considerations applicable uniquely to ministers, assist in planning church financial support including insurance and retirement and provide resources pertaining to wills and estate planning.
Three hours.

ADMIN 4653 Church Business and Staff Administration
A study of the administrative areas and practices necessary to conduct church business and effective staff work. Approaches to staff relationships and organization as well as staff policies, job descriptions, enlistment, supervision, performance review and issues of conduct and conflict will be examined. The management of office, finances, facilities, food services, risk management, legal and tax issues are also studied.
Three hours.

ADMIN 5103 Seminar Preparation
Prepares the student to study and present research topics in the seminar format. The student will experience the seminar approach to learning by preparing research topics and presenting to the group for analysis and discussion. The student explores the dynamics of participation, discussion, oral and written skills needed in doctoral level work.
Three hours.

ADMIN 5203 Oral and Written Communication
Focus on the oral and written skills needed for study in the seminar format. The student will develop additional oral skills by presenting case studies, research topics, and participating in debates, discussions, and question and answer sessions. The student will present research papers for critical review and re-submission.
Three hours.

ADMIN 5303 Supervised Internship

Three hours.

ADMIN 5313 Supervised Internship

Three hours.

ADMIN 5326 Supervised Internship

Six hours.

ADMIN 5336 Supervised Internship

Six hours.

ADMIN 5353 Directed Study

Three hours.

ADMIN 5363 Directed Study

Three hours.

ADMIN 5902 Administration Field Experience (OJT)

Two hours.

ADMIN 5932 Administration Field Experience (Summer project)

Two hours.

CHREC 4213 Adventure Recreation
Examines the appropriateness and effectiveness of adventure recreation and experiential education as a ministry from a biblical and functional perspective. Varied applications toward the local church, camps, and mission opportunities will be considered as well as individual student development of basic adventure recreation leadership skills.
Three hours.

CHREC 4223 Social Recreation
A study of the biblical basis, purposes, methods, and program design of social recreation ministries in the church. Includes an emphasis on the social nature of Christ, the role of the social recreation leader, group processes, and skill development in leading games, fun drama, and musical activities.
Three hours.

CHREC 4233 Camp Administration
A study of the philosophy, administration, and programs for leaders of local church and associational camps, conference and retreat centers. The integration of Bible study, evangelism, and discipleship in a camp setting will be emphasized. Program planning, staffing, health and safety, budgeting, and outdoor living skills will also be given special consideration.
Three hours.

CHREC 4243 Philosophical Foundations of Church Recreation
The course provides a conceptual framework of both secular and theological perspectives of recreation and leisure. The concepts of time and play will be considered from a biblical perspective as well as the leisure/worship relationship. The student formulates a basic recreation and leisure theology and philosophy for himself/herself and a church.
Three hours.

CHREC 4253 Church Recreation Administration
A study of the processes, principles, and procedures commonly applied to planning and directing a recreation ministry in the church. A theology of administration will be established from Scripture that guides principles and approaches to program planning, leadership, and group dynamics found within a church recreation environment. Basic program structure, budgeting, scheduling, cost recovery, evaluation, and program disposition are covered.
Three hours.

CHREC 4263 Church Recreation Facilities
The principles and methods for determining the church’s needs for recreation facilities, and the design of such facilities are studied. The development of facility policies procedures, facility control and operation are included. The impact if athletic facilities on culture during biblical times as well as Paul’s references to athletics in Scripture will provide a foundation for the effectiveness of properly planned and constructed facilities.
Three hours.

CHREC 4273 Sports Ministry
A study of sports and athletics administration appropriate to the church setting and the principles and techniques of designing and leading those activities will be considered. The impact of sports on culture during biblical times and Paul’s use of sports metaphorically in the New Testament will be considered as foundational to sports as an evangelistic tool. The course also encompasses administrative control of sports, forming athletic leagues and tournaments, and training coaches and officials. The use of games, both formal and informal, in ministry settings will also be presented.
Three hours.

CHREC 4283 Health and Fitness
A study of the biblical and theological relationship between personal stewardship and preventative medicine will be considered. Course content includes designing and conducting a fitness program as well as nutrition education in a local church setting. The student will develop a personal fitness program.
Three hours.

CHREC 4303 Church Recreation Ministry
A course designed to examine the impact of leisure and recreation on the church, and the study of recreation ministry programs that may be used by the church in meeting the leisure needs of people in the congregation and community. An analysis of Scripture pertaining to work, time, fitness, play, and rest/leisure/recreation will be included.
Three hours.

CHREC 4313 Resort and Leisure Ministry
The theology and methodology practiced in a variety of resort and leisure settings will be explored in this course. Each student will select a ministry project to be carried out during the semester through a local congregation or during Spring Break. (Identical to EVANG 5473)
Three hours.

CHREC 4323 Ministry Through the Outdoors
A study of the biblical, theological, and programmatic foundations that guide the utilization of the outdoors as a ministry to men and boys. Special attention will be given to ministry programs that strengthen the church and family relationships, outdoor skills, safety, and the stewardship and conservation of natural resources.
Three hours.

CHREC 5303 Supervised Internship.

Three hours.

CHREC 5313 Supervised Internship.

Three hours.

CHREC 5326 Supervised Internship.

Six hours.

CHREC 5336 Supervised Internship.

Six hours.

CHREC 5353 Directed Study.

Three hours.

CHREC 5363 Directed Study.

Three hours.

CHREC 5902 Church Recreation Field Experience (OJT).

Two hours.

CHREC 5932 Church Recreation Field Experience (Summer project).

Two hours.

WOMIN 3313 Women and Evangelism (WOMST 4053)
A survey of the historic role of women in the evangelistic task and of evangelistic tools useful for women today. This course may be substituted for EVANG 3303.
Three hours.

WOMIN 3413 Engaging Women in Ministry
This course will examine the role of women in missions education and missions action. This seminar format is designed to study the philosophy, objectives, activities and administration of a mission education program.
Three hours.

WOMIN 3513 Leadership in Women's Ministry
A study of the philosophy, theology, skills and methods of personal leadership development, leadership team development and administrative procedures that are unique to women's ministry in the local church. Students will conduct personal evaluations of leadership skills, develop a plan for leadership development and create an administrative procedural resource.
Three hours.

WOMIN 3713 Women and Discipleship
This course will examine the process of discipling women. This course will also examine the biblical principles that relate to issues frequently experienced by women and competencies necessary for effective discipling of women in crisis.
Three hours.

WOMIN 4223 Women's Ministry in the Local Church (WOMST 4003)
This course will provide a study of the biblical basis for a women's ministry and essentials for developing and implementing a women's ministry in the local church.
Three hours.

WOMIN 4373 Women's Issues
This course will provide a study of the various issues facing women and the church in reaching, teaching, and ministering to women. The course will include a holistic approach to physical, social, emotional, and spiritual development of women.
Three hours.

WOMIN 5303 Women's Evangelism & Discipleship Practicum
Practical training in discipleship which emphasizes a daily walk with the Lord including Bible study, prayer, fellowship, ministry, witness and other Christian disciplines. Time will be spent in research, observation, implementation, and evaluation of various discipleship ministries.
Three hours.

WOMIN 5353 Directed Study

Three hours.

WOMIN 5902 Women's Ministry Field Experience

Two hours.

Advanced Studies

ADMIN 7304 Principles of Administration
A study of the basic theories of administration in accordance with scriptural teachings and the major forms of church and denominational polity as revealed through scripture. An analysis will be made of administration patterns, issues and structures of Baptist churches, denominational agencies, education institutions related to the Southern Baptist Convention.
Four hours.

ADMIN 7314 Resource Management
A study that will examine the stewardship of resource management as revealed through scripture. The course will explore cultural, societal, economical, ecological, environmental, political and global resource managerial issues related to family and church stewardship in order to develop biblical philosophy and appropriate administrative practices.
Four hours.

ADMIN 7354 Leadership, Supervision and Management
A study of leadership, supervision, and management using the Bible as a basis to review both historical and contemporary perspectives. Components include comparing and contrasting leadership and supervision, discussing the elements of a personal, biblical philosophy of leadership, biblical investigation into effective church management, and research into a specific area of management, using a case study approach.
Four hours.

ADMIN 7404 Evangelism, Missions and Small Groups
A study of educational evangelism, missions, and small groups will be made using the Bible as a basis for reviewing both historical and contemporary perspectives in a church context. A comparative study of a variety of theories and current practices of educational evangelism and educational missions and their implementation through the dynamics of small groups will be investigated and applied to a Baptist church.
Four hours.

ADMIN 7604 Ministry of Administration
A study of the application and integration of biblical principles to contemporary business processes and staff working relationships to investigate their impact on the work of ministers in a church or denominational agency. The primary objectives will be to improve staff effectiveness and church business efficiency.
Four hours.

ADMIN 7704 Leading, Planning and Change
A study of the current concepts of church planning, contemporary leadership issues and organizational change will be made with the objective to formulate and evaluate a philosophy of planning as derived from Scripture. An examination will be given to identifying biblical principles, contemporary methods, unique problems, and available resources related to assisting churches as they develop a design for ministering in a context of change.
Four hours.

ADMIN 7724 Readings in Administration
Individual study under the guidance of a faculty member.
Four hours.

ADMIN 7734 Research in Administration
Individual study under the guidance of a faculty member.
Four hours.

ADMIN 7904 Christian Higher Education Administration
A study that utilizes Scripture as a basis for considering the historical, philosophical and contemporary issues that impact Christian higher education administration with particular focus on Southern Baptist educational agencies and campuses. Focus is on major issues of governance, the accreditation process, fiscal policies and administrative practices.
Four hours.

ADMIN 8502 Supervised Internship

Two hours.

WOMIN 7614 Ministry to Women
Students will research program design for the ministry to women in a local church and create a course appropriate for teaching the introductory women's ministry course in higher education. The created course will include a biblical foundation, leadership principles and women's ministry in praxis.
Four hours.

WOMIN 7624 Women, Development and Contemporary Issues
This seminar will provide a focused study on the physical, emotional, spiritual and mental development of women through the adult life cycle. Research and study of the current issues impacting women and women's ministry will be included with a view of offering a biblical response.
Four hours.

WOMIN 7644 Theology of Women's Ministry
This seminar will examine the relationship of biblical womanhood to and the impact of feminism on women's ministry in the local church.
Four hours.

WOMIN 7702 Readings in Women's Ministry
This seminar will focus on readings in the field of woman-to-woman ministry.
Two hours.

WOMIN 7712 Research in Women's Ministry
This seminar will focus on research in the field of woman-to-woman ministry.
Two hours.

WOMIN 7734 Research in Women's Ministry
This seminar will focus on research in the field of woman-to-woman ministry.
Four hours.

WOMIN 7744 Readings in Women's Ministry
This seminar will focus on readings in the field of woman-to-woman ministry.
Four hours.

WOMIN 8502 Supervised Internship.

Two hours.

Christian School Education

CSEDU 4753 Christian School Administration
A study of essential principles involved in the administration of a Christian school. The biblical basis, philosophy, organization, policies, finances, physical resources, personnel supervision, as well as curriculum selection are included.
Three hours.

CSEDU 4763 Christian School Legal Issues and Finance
A study of legal issues and of the financial administration of Christian schools. Specific cases related to Christian schools along with a biblical rationale will be reviewed. Budgeting, accounting, and development are also studied.
Three hours.

CSEDU 4953 Philosophy of Christian School Education
A study of a philosophy of education that is informed by the truth of Scriptures with emphasis on how a biblical philosophy of education impacts the total education process in the home, church, and school. A personal, biblical philosophy of Christian school education that addresses each of the major educational components will be developed.
Three hours.

CSEDU 4963 Christian School Curriculum
A study of curriculum options from a biblical worldview for Christian schools including developing, evaluating, and administering curriculum plans. Key elements will be identified for an appropriate assessment of curriculum within the Christian school.
Three hours.

CSEDU 4973 Methods and Instructional Strategies
A study of a variety of educational strategies with an emphasis on essential biblical perspectives on teaching. Teaching and learning issues, planning and instruction, classroom environment, classroom management, and evaluation of instruction are included. The importance of modeling a Christ-like attitude and teaching redemptively is emphasized throughout the course.
Three hours.

CSEDU 5403 Internship in Christian School Education (Only for MACSE Students)

Three hours.

CSEDU 5803 Graduate Thesis Research & Writing
A study in the methods and processes of planning and conducting educational research from a Christian perspective, exposing students to various types of research methodology, presenting various procedures for investigating topics, and evaluating approaches used in development of content consistent with biblical principles. This course will also assist students to develop investigative research skills, strengthen critical thinking abilities, and improve academic writing skills at the graduate level.
Three hours.

CSEDU 5810 Thesis/Continuous Enrollment

Zero hours.

CSEDU 5813 Thesis in Christian School Education (Only for MACSE Students)

Three hours.

Division of Counseling

CNSLN 3003 History of Soul Care and Counseling
This course provides an overview of how Christians have provided care for souls through counseling and other ministry activities from the early church until today. The study will consider the use of Scripture historically in soul care and counseling as well as the impact that soul care ministries have had on the community.
Three hours.

CNSLN 3103 Biblical Analysis of Psychology and Psychotherapy
This course provides an overview and critical assessment of psychology and psychotherapy relative to God’s Word and plan for the care of souls. The impact of psychology and psychotherapy on the church and Christians will be considered. Major theorists will be introduced and their approaches will be analyzed and critiqued according to the standard of Scripture and according to the SWBTS Principles for the Study of Human Behavior and the SWBTS Principles of Biblical Counseling
Three hours.

CNSLN 3203 Principles of Biblical Counseling
A careful examination of the Bible toward establishing biblical principles of biblical counseling. This examination will include an exploration of the theological and historical support for these principles and will compare and contrast other models, both Christian and secular. This study will also consider the implications of these principles for education and practice.
Three hours.

CNSLN 3303 Principles of Godly Character
An investigation of the Bible with a focus on its understanding of godly character. This investigation will explore what the Bible says about the development of a godly character and the implications of these biblical teachings both for counseling and for appropriate relationships to those beyond the counseling room. This study will provide foundation for the training and functioning of counselors and for the application of the Scriptures toward godly character through counseling.
Three hours.

CNSLN 3403 Exposition of Scripture in Counseling
This course is a study of the Wisdom Literature in the Old Testament and the concept of wisdom in the New Testament with an emphasis on the application of biblical wisdom to biblical counseling.
Three hours.

CNSLN 3503 Biblical Understanding of Emotions
This course is a study of the Bible to understand human emotions and the potential problems and distortions which arise as an impact of the fall. A biblical strategy will be developed for dealing with the most common emotions (anxiety, anger, depression, fear) while also solidifying a biblical theology of pain and suffering.
Three hours.

CNSLN 4003 Pre-Marital and Marriage Counseling
A study of marriage as presented in the Bible with a focus toward counseling couples both before marriage begins and during marriage. Included in this will be an investigation of marital problems from a biblical perspective, examination of solutions from the Scriptures, and critical assessment of current theories and research. Biblical premarital and marital counseling strategies and methods will be presented. Students also will learn about this type of counseling through classroom activities such as role playing, observation of live counseling, and the observation of video recordings of counseling.
Three hours.

CNSLN 4103 Parenting and Family Counseling
A study of the family and parenting as presented in the Bible with a focus toward counseling in a family context. Included in this will be an investigation of family and parenting problems from a biblical perspective, examination of solutions from the Scriptures, and critical assessment of current theories and research. Biblical counseling strategies and methods will be presented. Students also will learn about this type of counseling through classroom activities such as role playing, observation of live counseling, and the observation of video recordings of counseling.
Three hours.

CNSLN 4203 Addictions
This course is a study of the Christian’s response to addictions or life dominating sins according to Scripture. Biblical principles and methods of counseling will be examined and students also will look at existing counseling ministries and will learn about this type of counseling through classroom activities such as role playing, observation of live counseling, and the observation of video recordings of counseling.
Three hours.

CNSLN 4303 Grief and Crisis Counseling
This course is a study of grief and crisis as presented and understood in the Bible with a focus toward counseling in situations that emanate from crises or that produce grief. Students will develop a biblical perspective regarding grief and crisis and strategies for the church to minister to those in crisis. Students also will learn about this type of counseling through classroom activities such as role playing, observation of live counseling, and the observation of video recordings of counseling.
Three hours.

CNSLN 5002 Counseling Practicum I
This practicum will provide students the opportunity to counsel under the supervision of faculty and/or other qualified counselors. Prerequisites include completion of at least 12 hours of BIBCO classes including BIBCO 3203 and 3303 and any two among BIBCO 4003, 4103, 4203, and 4303.
Two hours.

CNSLN 5102 Counseling Practicum II
Building on the foundation of Counseling Practicum I the student will have further opportunity to counsel under the supervision of faculty and/or other qualified counselors. Prerequisite: BIBCO 5002.
Two hours.

Division of Foundations of Education

FOUND 3303 Educational Psychology: How God Created Us To Learn
A biblical analysis of essential psychological theories in the context of Christian teaching, discipling, and equipping for ministry. Topics include developmental theories, theories of learning (Behavioral, Cognitive, Affective), the integrative Christian Teachers’ Triad (Yount), learner motivation, classroom management, and effective testing practices. Examples from Jesus as Master Teacher illustrate psychological principles.
Three hours.

FOUND 3323 Philosophy and History of Education: A Biblical Worldview and Education
A study of the ideas and events that have shaped educational thought with an analysis of the influence of these ideas on contemporary Christian educational practice. The student will develop a personal philosophy of education through biblical, theological, philosophical, and historical lenses.
Three hours.

FOUND 3333 Theology and Philosophy of Christian Education
A study of theology as it relates to Christian Education. The student will receive training in connecting the Scriptures and the theology that we draw from the Scriptures to all aspects of Christian Education. The student will learn to see the problems with current secular philosophical foundations for education and will study the ways in which the church and Christian Education are affected by these philosophies. The student then will be led to develop a biblical philosophy of education based upon solid biblical interpretation and grounded in sound theology.
Three hours.

FOUND 4303 Principles of Teaching: From Transmitting Lessons to Transforming Lives in Christ
A study of educational principles and practical methods for teaching in Christian contexts. Presents a biblical perspective on teaching learners to grow up into Christ (Eph 4:15), and hones skills in setting up instructional targets and writing teaching plans (Learning Readiness, Bible Study, Target, Conclusion, Assignment). Emphasizes teaching for knowledge (recall), understanding, and attitude change. Includes the development of presentation skills through video-taping.
Three hours.

FOUND 4313 History of Biblical Education: God Teaching In Scripture
A study of the educational philosophy, principles, and practices of Old Testament teaching agencies (family, tabernacle, temple, synagogue), selected Old Testament personalities (patriarchs, priests, prophets), as well as New Testament educational concepts as practiced by Jesus and Paul. Emphasizes implications for teaching in Christian contexts.
Three hours.

FOUND 4353 Curriculum Design for Christian Ministry: Designing Biblical Curriculum Plans
A study of the process for developing curriculum plans from a biblical worldview. Students will evaluate curriculum plans and materials based on given criteria and Scriptural principles and design a curriculum plan based on specific goals and needs of a church or ministry. Prerequisite: EDMIN 3003 or professor's permission.
Three hours.

FOUND 4373 Discipling and Equipping Across Cultural Barriers: Teaching the Nations (MISSN 4383)
A study of essential perspectives in Christian teaching, discipling, and equipping in cross-cultural mission contexts. Students work in teams to synthesize the biblical elements of the Disciplers’ Model and Christian Teachers’ Triad with the cultural, societal, and spiritual needs of specific people-groups world-wide.
Three hours.

FOUND 4383 Research and Statistics for Advanced Studies: "Honest balances...are the Lord's" (Pr. 16:11)
An in-depth study of research design and statistical analysis in the context of Christian ministry. Research topics include proposal development, measurement, sampling, and honest data gathering. Statistical topics include procedures for properly analyzing and interpreting data. Prepares students to conduct original research studies from a distinctive biblical worldview.
Three hours.

FOUND 5303 Supervised Internship

Three hours.

FOUND 5313 Supervised Internship

Three hours.

FOUND 5353 Directed Study

Three hours.

FOUND 5363 Directed Study

Three hours.

FOUND 5902 Foundations Field Experience (OJT)

Two hours.

FOUND 5932 Foundations Field Experience (Summer project)

Two hours.

Advanced Studies

FOUND 7614 History of Biblical Education
A study of the educational institutions, activities, agencies, and selected personalities of both Old and New Testaments and their implications for contemporary practice in churches, Christian schools, colleges and seminaries.
Four hours.

FOUND 7634 Philosophy of Education
A theological and biblical evaluation of the foundations of educational philosophy and the contribution of key philosophers of education to the field. Implications for Christian educational practice will be made.
Four hours.

FOUND 7654 Educational Psychology
A biblical analysis of a selected area in the field of educational psychology (personality development, cognitive development, learning theory, motivation, instructional objectives, and classroom climate) as it informs Christian teaching, equipping, and discipleship.
Four hours.

FOUND 7674 Principles of Teaching
An analysis of various biblical approaches to teaching, with emphasis on organizing transformational learning experiences in knowledge, understanding, affective response, and Christian action. Includes practice teaching and evaluations in a Christian context.
Four hours.

FOUND 7694 Teaching in Christian Higher Education
The course introduces students to the professoriate role in Christian Higher Education. Attention will be given to the integration of faith and learning, the main historical events that have shaped Christian higher education, the purpose of theological education, the process of designing courses and curricula, and key factors involving the office, duties, and position of a professor in Christian higher education.
Four hours.

FOUND 7702 Readings in Foundations of Education
Individual study under the guidance of a faculty member.
Two hours.

FOUND 7712 Research in Foundations of Education
Individual study under the guidance of a faculty member.
Two hours.

FOUND 7744 Curriculum Foundations
A survey of the place and formation of biblical objectives of Christian education, including an analysis of curriculum problems and trends as illustrated by lesson materials of Southern Baptists. Includes the social roles of Christian educational institutions in contemporary culture, and the interaction of educational forces with economic and sociological determinants.
Four hours.

FOUND 7784 Educational Testing and Measurement
A study of the process and procedures for designing, administrating and evaluating tests and other measurements of learning used in Christian educational settings. Includes measurement characteristics (validity, reliability, objectivity), instructional goals and objectives, item writing, test construction, and item analysis.
Four hours.

FOUND 7794 Readings in Foundations of Education
Individual study under the guidance of a faculty member with primary emphasis on the prescribed Foundations Reading List.
Four hours.

FOUND 7894 Research in Foundations of Education
This course offers an individualized experience under the guidance of a faculty member that combines academic study with involvement in the professional organization of Christian educators in higher education (i.e. NAPCE). Each student will participate in the conference sessions and prepare a journal article about an approved topic related to the conference annual theme.
Four hours.

FOUND 8502 Supervised Internship

Two hours.

Communications

Division of Human Growth and Development

HUMGR 3003 Human Growth and Development.
This is the preferred course title for students seeking licensure in a counseling degree program. (Identical and meets simultaneously with HUMGR 3013).
Three hours.

HUMGR 3013 Biblical Anthropology and Pedagogy
In this course, the student will study what the Bible teaches about humanity, what it means to be created in the image of God, and mankind’s relationship to God. God’s understanding of personal chronological and spiritual growth, the biblical definition of maturity for a man or woman, and God’s expectations of His creation will be explored. Upon this study, the course will help the student to understand and to develop sound pedagogy for the local church.
Three hours.

HUMGR 4313 The Role Of The Minister With Families
This course will focus on the varied responsibilities, in various church settings, of staff leaders who minister with families. Additionally, the course will present a model of coordinated family ministry and discipleship, developed from the precepts of God’s word, in order to equip leaders to facilitate the efforts of the local church in ministering to family needs, preparing parents to be spiritual leaders in the home, and nurturing a family-strengthening church environment.
Three hours.

HUMGR 7614 Theology for Family Ministry
This seminar will explore the Bible and theological texts in order to derive theological principles related to family roles and structure, family discipleship, and family health and well-being. Special emphases will include an examination of an ecclesiastical model for the integration of church and its constituent families.
Four hours.

HUMGR 7702 Readings in Family Ministry
Individual study under the guidance of a faculty member.
Two hours.

HUMGR 7712 Research in Family Ministry
Individual study under the guidance of a faculty member.
Two hours.

HUMGR 7714 Applied Family Ministry
A study of the application of biblical principles for family ministry through the local church, including ministry designs for a variety of church contexts and organizational formats that address scripturally-based directives for spiritual leadership and family discipleship, as well as contemporary family issues.
Four hours.

HUMGR 8502 Supervised Internship

Two hours.

Adult Ministry

ADUED 4213 Adult Small Groups
The early church gathered in small groups for evangelism and discipleship (Acts 20:20). Students will examine a wide variety of adult small group Bible studies, including historical and contemporary models, such as the cell, home, co-ed and gender specific discipleship and accountability, and support groups. Emphasis will be given to applying these models to spiritual growth strategies for adult discipleship.
Three hours.

ADUED 4233 Ministry with Single Adults
This course will provide a study of ministry with single adults, including the needs and concerns of specific single adult populations: emerging and young adults, never-married, divorced and widowed. Primary emphasis will be placed upon the teachings of the Bible in developing innovative discipleship models, curricula, and ministry programming for single adults.
Three hours.

ADUED 4243 Reaching and Discipling Men
This course will provide students with an understanding of teaching of the Bible as it concerns the characteristics of men and their spiritual roles. Special emphasis will be placed on the challenges churches face in ministering to men in contemporary society and the processes by which local churches can reach, assimilate and disciple men.
Three hours.

ADUED 4259 Equipping Men For Leadership
This course will present a model of spiritual leadership by examining what the scripture teaches about the roles to which men are called at home, at work, in the community, and at church. Focus will be placed on understanding the need for male spiritual leadership, the challenges that men face in assuming these roles, the process of leadership in the home, the opportunities for Christian leadership in the secular world, and the practice of leadership in the local church.
Three hours.

ADUED 4263 Ministry With Older Adults
A study of the characteristics, needs and potential of later adulthood, with an emphasis on appropriate discipleship and ministry models, developed with an understanding of the message of God’s word, through which are derived theological foundations for ministry with adults in the many stages of later life.
Three hours.

ADUED 4383 Adult Discipleship Strategies
This course will present a foundation for adult discipleship according to the teachings of scripture. This foundation will be used to develop spiritual growth designs and discipleship models for the stages and situations of the adult life. Special focus will be placed on discipleship and ministry with emerging adults, single adults/single parents, married adults, older adults, and intergenerational groups.
Three hours.

Advanced Studies

ADUED 7614 Adult Development
A study of the physical, social, moral, and intellectual development of adults. Students will use the teaching of the Bible, as well as contemporary literature, to examine and analyze both the commonalities and distinctives of the development of men and women as adults.
Four hours.

ADUED 7624 Adult Populations and Ministry Response
Examines the unique characteristics of adult populations and ministry implications for the local church, with primary emphasis on descriptions from the Bible, and including findings from research and related literature. Populations include: generations, life situation, ethnicity, physical/intellectual challenges, and gender. Designs for adult discipleship and education in a variety of church contexts and organizational formats will also be explored.
Four hours.

ADUED 7702 Readings in Adult Ministry
Individual study under the guidance of a faculty member.
Two hours.

ADUED 7712 Research in Adult Ministry
Individual study uner the guidance of a faculty member.
Two hours.

ADUED 7714 Adults and Faith Development
An examination of spiritual growth and faith development of adults across the lifespan: early, middle, and later adulthood. This involves first examining the teachings of the Bible as a lens through which to discover theological, ethical, and practical principles of Christian discipleship and spirituality that pertain to the chronological stages of the adult life.
Four hours.

ADUED 8502 Supervised Internship

Two hours.

Children’s Ministry

CHDED 3523 Creative Arts and Drama for Children
A study of effective communication strategies for ministries with children from a biblical perspective. Learners will analyze creative techniques such as dramatics, storytelling, games, graphic arts, and music and appropriately apply these as Bible teaching tools and learning activities for children.
Three hours.

CHDED 4213 Administration of Early Childhood Programs
Attention will be given to planning and operating programs for preschoolers in the church and during the week. The roles and work of the preschool minister, weekday and parents' day out director will be studied from a biblical worldview and observed through time spent in the Naylor Children's Center.
Three hours.

CHDED 4243 Parenting and Faith Development
Parents are a child's first teachers. Attention will be given to equipping parents in a biblical approach to leading and preparing children for successful mastery of life skills and faith development. Students will take steps towards developing confidence in their ability to become godly parents and teachers of children.
Three hours.

CHDED 4313 Teaching Ministry in Early Childhood
During the first five years of a child's life, developmental foundations are laid for a lifetime of learning and spiritual growth. This course will explore biblical approaches to working with and teaching preschoolers in any setting, but with an emphasis on ministry in the local church.
Three hours.

CHDED 4323 Teaching Ministry in Middle/Later Childhood
Students will be taught the importance of sharing the gospel with school-age children through the various educational programs of the church. The students will be taught the importance of using developmentally appropriate learning experiences and activities to enhance Bible knowledge and discipleship practices.
Three hours.

CHDED 4343 Ministry with Exceptional Children and Their Families
A study will be made of the characteristics and needs of children with special needs, their families, and ways in which the faith community can teach and minister to them from a biblical perspective. Some of the areas of study are: Gifted and Talented, Mentally Retarded, Learning Disabilities, Behavior Problems, Communication Disorders in Speech and Language, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Physical Disabilities, Health Impairments, and Visual Impairments.
Three hours.

CHDED 5902 Childhood Education Field Experience (OJT)
Prerequisite: CHDED 4313, 4323, 4243, 4213 Field Experience is an off campus opportunity to work with a children’s minister/minister of education/pastor in a local church setting. It is designed to give students the opportunity to apply classroom content/learning in a practical hands on church environment.
Two hours.

Advanced Studies

CHDED 7614 Child Development
Using the Bible as the authority for spiritual growth and respective disciplines, the student will explore recent research pertaining to the child, ages birth through eleven, in the following areas: social, emotional, physical, mental and spiritual development. Special attention will be given to how this research will be of help to the teachers in the church and to the Christian parent.
Four hours.

CHDED 7624 Early Childhood Christian Education in the Church
Using the teachings of Jesus in regards to the importance of the child as a framework for the study, the student will explore the philosophies, principles, and techniques used in both secular and Christian education for the purpose of helping the preschool child develop spiritually. Special attention will be given to the evaluation and development of effective biblically based preschool curriculum in the church.
Four hours.

CHDED 7634 Later Childhood Christian Education in the Church
Using the teachings of Jesus in regards to the importance of the child as a framework for the study, the student will explore the philosophies, principles, and techniques used in both secular and Christian education for the purpose of helping the school age child develop spiritually. Special attention will be given to the evaluation and development of effective biblically based curriculum for school age children in the church.
Four hours.

CHDED 7654 Faith Development and Family Relationships
The student will study biblical passages in both the Old and New Testaments in order to develop an understanding of what parents should be teaching their children in the home in order to lay a spiritual foundation in their lives. Current research in the areas of family relationships and cultural trends will be explored in light of what the Bible teaches.
Four hours.

CHDED 7684 Forgotten Children, Awareness and Ministry
Using the life of Jesus and His ministry while on earth as a model, students will explore the world of children who do not live in two-parent families and have life's basic necessities provided for them. Existing ministries which provide relief, support and spiritual training will be studied and evaluated.
Four hours.

CHDED 7702 Readings in Childhood Education
Individual study under the guidance of a faculty member.
Two hours.

CHDED 7712 Research in Childhood Education
Individual study under the guidance of a faculty member.
Two hours.

CHDED 8502 Supervised Internship

Two hours.

Collegiate Ministry

COLMN 4393 Campus Ministry Internship
In consultation with Dr. Barnett, the student is assigned a practical area of ministry with university students where he practices the Biblical principles he has learned as he builds into the lives of students.
Three hours.

COLMN 4503 Understanding and Reaching Collegians
A study of the current collegiate scene, seeking to understand the students and the Biblical content in the New Testament on how to develop students into disciples of Jesus.
Three hours.

COLMN 4513 Financing and Launching Collegiate Ministry
This course begins with examining the Old and New Testament passages where people were supported by individual gifts. Principles and skills are taught enabling collegiate ministers to establish ministries where no salary is available.
Three hours.

COLMN 4523 The Collegiate Minister
This course examines the Scriptural qualifications for a minister regarding his character, vision, knowledge, and skills.
Three hours.

COLMN 4533 Developing Collegian Disciple-Makers
The New Testament examples of Jesus and Paul and the early churches' approach to developing believers into disciplemakers will be studied acconpanied by current application seeking to develop students into disciplemakers.
Three hours.

COLMN 5912 Collegiate Ministry Field Experience
This class takes place at the West Texas Ranch for Christ in May and focuses on what the New Testament teaches about developing disciplemakers.
Two hours.

Student Ministry

STMIN 4313 Student Developmental Psychology and Life Issues
Through discussion, observation, interviews, research, and reading, a study will be made of the developmental processes of students to determine characteristics, problems, life situations, and moral/religious needs. The purpose of this course is to guide students in understanding and creatively relating to contemporary student issues in light of truths from God’s Word.
Three hours.

STMIN 4323 Student Ministry Essentials
A study will be made of the philosophy, audiences, and principles of effective student ministry as it relates to the functions of the church. The course is based upon the nine characteristics from scripture that help produce students who walk with God into adulthood. Consideration will be given to the work of other denominations and groups.
Three hours.

STMIN 4333 Ministry with the Families of Teenagers
A study of families inside and outside the church that are consistent and inconsistent with Scripture. Attention will be given to equipping parents for biblical parenting and primary spiritual leadership, responding to family crises, and building family involvement in student ministry.
Three hours.

STMIN 4343 Student Ministry Strategies
A study of the processes, resources and methods based upon the nine scriptural characteristics developed in STMIN 4323. These will be employed by the student minister in developing a comprehensive strategy of student ministry, including global student ministry. An emphasis will also be given to professional issues and competencies of the minister. Prerequisite: STMIN 4323
Three hours.

STMIN 4363 The Role of Students in Revivals and Awakenings
A study of revivals and awakenings in the Old Testment, New Testament, and down through the centuries; the crucial roles taken by students in these movements; and steps that can be taken to set the sails for biblical revival in our day.
Three hours.

STMIN 4373 Student Ministry Culture and Relationships
This course will explore culture and relationships as they affect ministry with students. The focus will be on understanding current youth culture and utilizing scriptural principles to prepare students to engage culture without succumbing to its influence. The course will also explore relationships facing student ministers, with tools for strengthening them, handling conflict within them, and working alongside them as derived from scripture.
Three hours.

STMIN 5303 Supervised Internship.

Three hours.

STMIN 5313 Supervised Internship.

Three hours.

STMIN 5326 Supervised Internship.

Six hours.

STMIN 5336 Supervised Internship.
Six hours.


STMIN 5353 Directed Study.

Three hours.

STMIN 5363 Directed Study.

Three hours.

STMIN 5902 Student Ministry Field Experience.
Prerequisite: STMIN 4313, 4323, 4343 and a total of at least 24 hours in church and family ministries. Student Field Experience is classroom and off-campus education. It is designed to be a cumulative, integrative learning experience. In this sense it should be an opportunity for students to pull together classroom experience in realistic hands-on situations toward the end of their seminary training with a biblical perspective obtained from scripture.
Two hours.

Advanced Studies

STMIN 7712 Research in Student Ministry
Individual study under the guidance of a faculty member.
Two hours.

STMIN 7732 Readings in Student Ministry
Individual study under the guidance of a faculty member.
Two hours.

STMIN 7814 Theories of Adolescence
Advanced studies in the developmental processes of teenagers with a biblical understanding, and the implications of that study for the design of local-church and denominational student ministry.
Four hours.

STMIN 7824 Student Faith Formation
A study of the congruence or lack of congruence of various theories of adolescent spiritual development with the teaching of Scripture. Special attention will be given to spiritual development through parental spiritual leadership, preaching, discipling, intergenerational mentoring, the practice of spiritual disciplines, and peer relationships. Special attention will be given to the building of a comprehensive curriculum plan that best supports faith formation.
Four hours.

STMIN 7834 Contemporary Student Culture and Issues
An evaluation of contemporary youth cultural forms and issues with evaluation as derived from the Bible and implications for ministry to the youth generation in the local church and denominational context.
Four hours.

STMIN 7844 History and Biblical Philosophy of Student Ministry
A study of the history of youth ministry from the nineteenth century to the present. Comparisons of the role of the Bible, philosophies and approaches of church groups, parachurch groups, denominational agencies, and youth organizations will be made.
Four hours.

STMIN 7854 Adolescents and Their Parents
Advanced study of the relationship between adolescents and their parents. Attention will be given to biblical principles of family life, equipping parents for biblical parenting and primary spiritual leadership, responding to family crises, and building family involvement in student ministry.
Four hours.

STMIN 7864 The Student Minister - The Person and Role
A study of the position of student minister, including biblical rationale, calling, equipping, roles responsibilities and ministry relationships. This will include the design of a biblical model of local-church ministry with teenagers and their parents and leaders.
Four hours.

STMIN 7874 Student Ministry in Cultural Contexts
A study of effective student ministry in immigrant churches in the U.S., in U.S. churches with racially-mixed student groups, and in churches in other nations. Attention will be given to biblical elements of ministry universal across all churches and to unique approaches to ministry according to the cultural context.
Four hours.

STMIN 8502 Supervised Internship

Two hours.

Division of Homemaking

Homemaking

HMKNG 3001 Horner Homemaking House Practicum
This course will provide students with a cooperative learning experience in a residential setting with a focus on applying practical life skills of homemaking. Limited to and required of students selected as residents of the Horner Homemaking House. This course can be repeated for credit.
One hour.

HMKNG 3203 The Christian Woman's Home
A comprehensive examination of the biblical model for the home and the family based on the principle that establishing a godly home is a command for all believers, regardless of age, marital status, or occupation.
Three hours.

HMKNG 3302 Methodology of Home and Family Studies Research
Development of a research project focused on the home and family.
Two hours.

HMKNG 3401 Fundamentals of Home and Family Studies Research
Implementation and completion of a research project focused on the home and family. Prerequisite: HMKNG 3302.
One hour.

HMKNG 4203 Resource Management for the Aging
An overview of the basic issues related to the elderly and aging population. Topics include biblical care giving principles, long-term care, housing alternatives, health care, social security, Medicare, Medicaid, retirement and estate planning strategies, issues related to the caregiver, and creating a legacy.
Three hours.

HMKNG 4303 Philosophic and Professional Issues of the Christian Woman
Intensive examination of the philosophic and personal aspects related to the professional Homemaking Specialist. Investigation of professional issues; development of mentoring and discipleship resources.
Three hours.

HMKNG 4603 Methods & Materials for Teaching Home and Family Studies
Principles of learning as they relate to the instruction of Home and Family Studies; organization of materials; selection, use and evaluation of teaching techniques; curriculum development.
Three hours.

HMKNG 4801 Topics in Homemaking
A class or seminar in which significant topics in Homemaking are explored.
One hour.

HMKNG 4802 Topics in Homemaking
A class or seminar in which significant topics in Homemaking are explored.
Two hours.

HMKNG 4803 Topics in Homemaking
A class or seminar in which significant topics in Homemaking are explored.
Three hours.

HMKNG 5002 Internship in Homemaking
Supervised professional experience in an approved Homemaking related position. Prerequisite: 10 hours of Homemaking courses.
Two hours.

HMKNG 5703 Directed Study
Prerequisite: 10 hours of Homemaking courses.
Three hours.

Doctor of Educational Ministry

Ministry Practicum

DEDMN 6110 Practice of Ministry
Engages in vocational education ministry through employment or holding an official position throughout an extended year of study. The employer will provide a copy of the job description.
Zero hours.

DEDMN 6210 Practice of Ministry
Engages in vocational education ministry through employment or holding an official position throughout the second year of study. The employer will provide a copy of the job description.
Zero hours.

DEDMN 6310 Practice of Ministry
Engages in vocational education ministry through employment or holding an official position throughout the third year of study. The employer will provide a copy of the job description.
Zero hours.

DEDMN 6410 Practice of Ministry
Engages in vocational education ministry through employment or holding an official position throughout the last year of study. The employer will provide a copy of the job description.
Zero hours.

DEDMN 6510 Practice of Ministry
Engages in vocational education ministry through employment or holding an official position throughout an extended year of study. The employer will provide a copy of the job description.
Zero hours.

DEDMN 6610 Practice of Ministry
Engages in vocational education ministry through employment or holding an official position throughout an extended year of study. The employer will provide a copy of the job description.
Zero hours.

First Year Core

DEDMN 6100 Orientation
Develops understanding of the D.Ed.Min program and basic skills required for success in the program for all students. It is expected that every student attend this seminar within the first term of study.
Zero hours.

Leadership Ministry

Teaching Ministry

Family Ministry

Context

DEDMN 6934 Research and Project Methodology
Students will examine the purpose and design of educational research and its use and evaluation for ministry purposes. It is designed to involve participants in actually doing educational research and analyzing the findings in preparation for developing and writing a prospectus. Each student will discover ways in which research can be used to improve educational ministry. The development of a prospectus for the project will be the goal for this seminar.
Four hours.

DEDMN 6950 D.Ed.Min Project in Process
For students who are working on their project and have an approved prospectus.
Zero hours.

DEDMN 6960 Continuous Enrollment
For students who have completed all seminars and are working towards prospectus approval.
Zero hours.

DEDMN 6998 D.Ed.Min Professional Dissertation
For students who have passed oral examination and final professional dissertation copies have been printed and delivered to the library.
Eight hours.

Hispanic Studies

Department of Hispanic Studies

HSPST 3103 (3104) Introduction to Hispanic Studies / Introducción a Estudios Hispanos
This course examines the historical, theological, philosophical, and political movements that have contributed to contemporary Hispanic and Hispanic-American beliefs and thought. Specific attention will be given to the influence of Spanish colonialism, the Roman Catholic Counter-Reformation, the Caudillos, nineteenth and twentieth century philosophical influences, the rise of Liberation theology, and contemporary evangelical responses. The Hispanic/Hispanic-American worldview developed will serve as a foundation for missions and evangelism.

Este curso examina los movimientos históricos, teológicos, filosóficos y políticos que han contribuido al pensamiento hispano e hispano-americano contemporáneo. Atención específica será dada al impacto del colonialismo español, la contra-reforma católica, los caudillos y desarrollos filosóficos de los siglos diecinueve y veinte, el crecimiento de la teología de liberación y la respuesta evangélica contemporánea. La concepción del mundo Hispano, hispano-americano desarrollada servirá como base para misiones y evangelismo.
Three hours / Tres horas.

HSPST 3203 (3204) Introduction to Latin American Theology / Introducción a la Teología Latinoamericana (SYSTH 3903)
A study of select contemporary theologians or theological movements with a special focus on Latin America.

Un estudio de teólogos o movimientos teológicos seleccionados con un enfoque especial en América Latina.
Three hours / Tres horas.

HSPST 3303 (3304) Hispanic Ministries in Roman Catholic Cultures / Ministerios Hispanos en Culturas Católico Romanas (MISSN 3463)
An examination of the history, doctrinal beliefs, practices, and socio-religious characteristics of cultures that have been significantly influenced by Roman Catholicism. Attention will be given to the development of biblically based and culturally sensitive missionary methodologies resulting in the establishment of effective contextualized congregations.

Un examen de la historia, creencias doctrinales, prácticas y características socio-religiosas de culturas que han sido influenciadas extensamente por el Catolicismo Romano. Se dará atención al desarrollo de metodologías misioneras que están basadas bíblicamente y son culturalmente sensibles resultando en el establecimiento de congregaciones eficaces y contextualizadas.
Three Hours / Tres Horas.

HSPST 3403 (3404) Evangelism and Church Planting in the Hispanic Culture / Evangelismo y Fundación de Iglesia en la Cultura Hispana (MISSN 4503)
A study of principles and practices essential for starting and multiplying Baptist churches with New Testament characteristics in international settings. This course establishes biblical, spiritual, evangelistic, philosophical, leadership, and strategic foundations for church planting. It enables students to study people groups, form teams, employ effective communication methods and utilize the church planting models that facilitate reaching people with the gospel, thoroughly discipling them, and enabling them to establish multiplying indigenous congregations in their cultural contexts.

Un estudio de los principios y las prácticas esenciales para comenzar iglesias Bautistas reproductivas con características Neotestamentarias in contextos internacionales. Este curso establece principios bíblicos, espirituales, evangelísticos, filosóficos, de liderazgo, y estratégicos para la plantación de iglesias. Este curso capacita a los alumnos a estudiar a grupos étnicos, formar equipos, emplear métodos de comunicación eficaces y emplear modelos de plantación que facilitan alcanzar a las personas con el evangelio, discipularlas eficazmente, y establecer iglesias autóctonas reproductivas en sus contextos culturales.
Three hours / Tres horas.

HSPST 3503 (3504) Pastoral and Moral Leadership in the Hispanic Culture / Liderazgo Pastoral en la Cultura Hispana (ETHIC 5333, PASMN 5423)
A study of ministerial ethics. Attention will be given to ethical issues associated with preaching, evangelism, authority, leadership, and finances. Ministerial integrity and the ethics of one's relationships in the home, the church, the denomination, and the community also will be studied.

Un estudio de la ética ministerial. Se da atención a los asuntos éticos relacionados a la predicación, la evangelización, la autoridad, el liderazgo y las finanzas. Se estudiarán la integridad ministerial y la ética en las relaciones personales en el hogar, la iglesia, la denominación, y la comunidad.
Three hours / Tres horas.

HSPST 3603 (3604) Family Ministry and Counseling in the Hispanic Culture / Ministerio Familiar y Consejería en la Cultura Hispana (ETHIC 4343)
An ethical study of the biblical, theological, sociological, and psychological materials which guide the preparation and development of Christian marriages and families. Emphasis will be given to ministry to married couples and families in a Christian context.

Un estudio ético de los materiales bíblicos, teológicos, sociológicos y psicológicos que guían la preparación y el desarrollo de los matrimonios cristianos y las familias. Se hará énfasis en el ministerio a las parejas casadas y a las familias en el contexto cristiano.
Three hours / Tres horas.

HSPST 3703 (3704) Educational Ministries in the Hispanic Culture / Ministerios Educacionales en la Cultura Hispana
An overview of the challenges and the opportunities present in the educational ministries of the Hispanic church. The course provides the biblical, theological, and organizational basis for developing a teaching church in Hispanic contexts. Special attention will be given to the biblical foundations and to teaching/learning strategies in Hispanic church settings.

Un panorama general de los desafíos y oportunidades presentes en los ministerios educativos de la iglesia hispana. El curso provee las bases bíblicas, teológicas y de organización para desarrollar una iglesia que valore la enseñanza en los contextos hispanos. Se dará atención especial a los fundamentos bíblicos y a estrategias de enseñanza-aprendizaje en la iglesia hispana.
Three hours / Tres horas.

HSPST 3803 (3804) The Ministry of Worship in the Hispanic Culture / El Ministerio de la Alabanza en la Cultura Hispana (MUMIN 4483)
This course includes a review of the biblical and theological principles of worship valid in any culture followed by an in-depth discussion of the socio-cultural factors that make worship in the Hispanic communities so unique and different from Anglo worship practices. Music styles and genres used in Hispanic Churches will be studied from the traditional hymnody to the contemporary song movement. This course will enable a student interested in church planting and other missionary endeavors in Hispanic settings, both in USA and Latin American countries, to have a more contextualized and effective ministry.

En este curso se hará un resumen de los principios teológico-bíblicos de la adoración cristiana, seguido por una discusión profunda de los elementos socio-culturales que hacen que la adoración en el contexto hispano sea tan diferente del culto en las iglesias anglo. Se estudiarán los diversos estilos y géneros musicales que se usan en las iglesias hispanas incluyendo la himnología tradicional y los cantos contemporáneos. Este curso le dará herramientas útiles al estudiante interesado en ministrar en iglesias hispanas tanto aquí en los Estados Unidos como en otros países latinoamericanos.
Three hours / Tres horas.

HSPST 3903 (3904) Church Administration and Service in the Hispanic Context / La administración y el servicio en la inglesia hispana (ADMIN 3313)
A study of the application of biblical leadership principles to the process of administration. Identifying and assessing leadership styles and qualities and using groups in leadsership are included. Skills in leading meetings, developing budgets, using time, making decisions and delegating work are major emphases. Special attention will be given to the application of these concepts in the Hispanic church.

Un estudio de la aplicación de principios bíblicos de liderazgo al proceso de la administración. Se incluye la identificación y la evaluación de estilos de liderazgo y la utilización de grupos en el liderazgo. Se hace énfasis mayor en la dirección de las reuniones, el desarrollo de presupuestos, la utilización del tiempo, hacer decisiones y delegar el trabajo. Se dará atención especial a la aplicación de estos conceptos en la iglesia hispana.
Three Hours / Tres Horas.

Spiritual Formation

SPFEM 3101 Spiritual Formation
The study and practice of corporate worship, involving participation in chapel, plenary lectures on personal worship, and small group interaction and accountability.
One hour.

SPFEM 3111 Spiritual Formation
The study and practice of personal worship, involving participation in chapel, plenary lectures on personal worship, and small group interaction and accountability.
One hour.

Doctor of Philosophy

RSRCH 5000 Pre-doctoral Studies in Research and Statistics

Zero hours.

RSRCH 7054 Research Analysis and Writing
This seminar provides the opportunity to research areas related to the student's major field of study, develop investigative research skills, and improve academic writing skills. The student demonstrates understanding of various issues and problems in education by exploring research data in the light of the teachings of the Bible related to a chosen topic in his or her major field of study.
Four hours.

RSRCH 7072 Reading Seminar - General
Intensive reading in the general field of church and family ministries.
Two hours.

RSRCH 7152 Research Seminar
Guides doctoral students in the creation and evaluation of their dissertation prospectus using the philosophical method. The seminar places heavy emphasis on theological foundations examined according to the truth of God's word, proposal structure, critical evaluation of proposal phases, and a mock defense of the proposal.
Two hours.

RSRCH 7172 Reading Seminar - Major
Intensive reading in the discipline of the major field of study.
Two hours.

RSRCH 8000 Ph.D. Dissertation
While the Ph.D. candidate is preparing the dissertation, he or she must be continuously enrolled through registration for the 8000 courses. Upon completion and acceptance of the dissertation, the candidate will be given eight hours of credit.
Zero hours.

School of Church Music

Academic Division

Spiritual Formation

SPFMU 3101 Spiritual Formation I
The study and practice of corporate worship, involving participation in chapel, plenary lectures on corporate worship, and small group interaction and accountability.
One hour.

SPFMU 3111 Spiritual Formation II
The study and practice of personal worship, involving participation in chapel, plenary lectures on personal worship, and small group interaction and accountability.
One hour.

Master's Examinations

MUMST 4960 M.Div. with Church Music Concentration Comprehensive Examinations
Written comprehensive examinations covering the church music components of the M.Div. with Church Music Concentration.
No credit.

MUMST 4970 M.A. in Worship Comprehensive Examinations
Written and oral comprehensive examinations covering the worship and church music components of the M.A. in Worship degree program.
No credit.

MUMST 4980 M.A.C.M. Comprehensive Examinations
Written and oral comprehensive examinations covering the music ministry area of the M.A.C.M. degree program.
No credit.

MUMST 4990 M.M. Comprehensive Examinations
Written and oral comprehensive examinations covering church music, music theory, music history, and the area of concentration.
No credit.

Doctoral Colloquium, Examinations, and Continued Enrollment

MUDOC 8012 Colloquium I
Colloquium is a gathering of scholars to explore salient topics in church music ministry, artistic missions, and worship. Colloquium I features a series of presentations by invited professionals from various disciplines. May be repeated.
Two hours.

MUDOC 8022 Colloquium II
Colloquium is a gathering of scholars to explore salient topics in church music ministry, artistic missions, and worship. Colloquium II features a series of presentations by invited doctoral students from the School of Church Music and from various related disciplines. May be repeated.
Two hours.

MUDOC 8050 IPA Proficiency Examination
When the IPA Proficiency Examination covering English, French, German, Italian, and Latin is passed, this course number will be posted to the transcript.
No credit.

MUDOC 8060 German Reading Examination
When the German Reading Examination is passed, this course number will be posted to the transcript.
No credit.

MUDOC 8070 Second Language Reading Examination
When the Second Language Reading Examination is passed, this course number will be posted to the transcript.
No credit.

MUDOC 8080 Doctoral Qualifying Examinations
Written and oral examinations covering music history, music ministry, music theory, and the student's area of concentration.
No credit.

MUDOC 8090 Doctoral Final Oral Examination
An examination covering primarily the dissertation or document and its general relation to the field of music.
No credit.

MUDOC 8100 Doctoral Continued Enrollment
Doctoral enrollment for students who are not enrolled in coursework, research and writing, or doctoral examinations.
No credit.

Department of Ministry and Worship

MUMIN 3331 Practicum: Instrumental Church Music
Emphasis will be given to the use of orchestral instruments in the church, including current and historical literature as well as rehearsal and performance considerations.
One hour.

MUMIN 3351 Supervised Music Ministry
A program designed to involve the student in the on-going ministry of music in a local church either as a paid staff member or volunteer participant. Through this course the student will discover, develop, and evaluate skills for future ministry. Prerequisite: completion of twenty hours of coursework.
One hour.

MUMIN 3362 / 7362 Worship
A survey of the scriptural, theological, and historical foundations of corporate worship. Students are expected to minister in the music program of a local church or organization.
Two hours.

MUMIN 3370 Music in Missions Lab
Co-requisite: MUMIN 3372.
No credit.

MUMIN 3371 Music in Missions Lab
Co-requisite: MUMIN 3372.
One hour.

MUMIN 3372 Music in Missions
A survey of the functions of music in missions outreach, communicative method in music evangelism, elementary principles of training and promotion, and the role of indigenous music in missions.
Two hours.

MUMIN 3382 Music Missions in Urban Settings

Two hours.

MUMIN 3900 Supervised Music Missions Project

No credit.

MUMIN 3902 Applied Ethnomusicology
A survey of strategies for encouraging heart-music hymnodies, music ministry program planning, music workshops, and methods for disseminating indigenous Christian music.
Two hours.

MUMIN 3913 Analysis of Non-Western Music
Techniques in analyzing a non-Western music system in order to compose new melodies to serve as hymn tunes. Computer-aided transcription and analysis assist the student in understanding previously unanalyzed music systems not based on Western European structures.
Three hours.

MUMIN 3922 Ethnomusicology and Culture
An overview of the major issues and scholars in the field of ethnomusicology, with special emphasis on studies of the role of music in culture. Practical applications to cross-cultural music ministry are illustrated.
Two hours.

MUMIN 4062 Music Missions Seminar and Practicum
A music mission project held between terms comprising both the study and practice of using music as a tool for evangelism, church planting, and church growth activities. Faculty and field supervisors are required, as well as the official sponsorship of a denominational entity. Four weeks of study and practice. May be repeated for credit.
Two hours.

MUMIN 4222 / 7222 Congregational Song
A study of the history of the church's corporate song in its biblical, theological, and musical dimensions from the early church to the present day. Students are expected to minister in the music program of a local church or organization.
Two hours.

MUMIN 4242 History of American Church Music (Identical to MUHST 4242)
A study of the philosophy and literature of American church music from colonial times to the present. Prerequisite: MUHST 4102.
Two hours.

MUMIN 4262 Comparative Liturgies
A survey of the great liturgical traditions and the forms of music associated with the Eastern and Western Church and the community of their musical practices from the early post-biblical period to their relationship to Christian worship in the present day. Prerequisite: MUMIN 3362.
Two hours.

MUMIN 4282 Special Research in Church Music
Independent study of a topic chosen in conjunction with an assigned faculty member. Course may be taken only upon approval of Music Ministry department faculty.
Two hours credit granted upon completion of project.

MUMIN 4294 M.M. Thesis in Church Music
A student preparing a church music thesis will enroll in MUMIN 4960 M.M. Research and Writing until the thesis is completed.
Upon completion and approval, four hours of credit will be granted.

MUMIN 4312 / 7312 Philosophy in Music Ministry
An exploration of philosophical thought concerning worship/arts in culture, nurture/discipleship, and missions/evangelism in artistic ministry. The ultimate goal of the course is for the student to develop a guiding philosophy of church music ministry. Students are expected to minister in the music program of a local church or organization. Recommended prerequisites: MUMIN 3362 and MUMIN 4222.
Two hours.

MUMIN 4322 / 7322 Administration in Music Ministry
The development of the local church minister of music's leadership and administrative skills. Students are expected to minister in the music program of a local church or organization.
Two hours.

MUMIN 4340 Children's Choir Lab
Laboratory teaching experience for MUMIN 4342.
Credit granted through MUMIN 4342.

MUMIN 4342 Church Music Education I
A survey and analysis of educational philosophies influencing church music education and the development of sequential learning in music activity groups and choirs for children, youth, and adults. Specific emphasis is given to educational methods and materials and appropriate literature for the development of children's choirs in a local church music ministry. Co-requisite: MUMIN 4340. Prerequisite: MUTHY 1423.
Two hours.

MUMIN 4352 / 7352 Church Music Education II
A study of educational methods and materials and appropriate choral literature useful for the development of youth, adult, and senior adult choirs in a local church music ministry. Prerequisite: MUMIN 4342.
Two hours.

MUMIN 4362 Issues in Church Music Education
A study of special topics related to church music education. In-depth studies include theories of instruction, curriculum design and assessment, music in early childhood, music technology, multiculturalism and music, and fine arts integration. Prerequisite: MUMIN 4352.
Two hours.

MUMIN 4372 Current Issues and Research in Church Music Ministry
An exploration of current issues and new research related to corporate worship and worship arts administration. Prerequisite: MUMIN 4322.
Two hours.

MUMIN 4392 Special Research in Music Education
The location and evaluation of instructional materials suitable for the church music ministry. Individual research projects are undertaken in the areas of choral and instrumental music, worship materials, and related instructional aids. Prerequisites: MUMIN 4342 and MUMIN 4352.
Two hours.

MUMIN 4411 Directed Teaching in Children's Music Education
Under the supervision of the professor, students plan, prepare, and teach during one semester in the Seminary Children's Choir, acquiring pedagogical skills and administrative experience. Prerequisites: MUMIN 4342 and MUMIN 4352.
One hour.

MUMIN 4421 Directed Teaching in Early Childhood Music Education
Under the supervision of the professor, students plan, prepare, and teach during one semester in an early childhood setting, gaining pedagogical skills and administrative experience. Prerequisites: MUMIN 4342 and MUMIN 4352.
One hour.

MUMIN 4431 Directed Teaching in Adult Music Education
Under the supervision of the professor, students learn classroom preparation and gain teaching experience with adults in a seminary music education class. Prerequisite: MUMIN 4352.
One hour.

MUMIN 4441 Church Music Education Internship and Research Project
Under the supervision of the professor and a mentor in music ministry in a local church, students (1) serve as a staff member or as a volunteer participant in the ministry of music in a local church and (2) plan and conduct a music education research study in a children's, youth, or adult choir. Prerequisite: MUMIN 4342.
One hour.

MUMIN 4442 Hebrew and Early Christian Worship
A study of the forms, writings, philosophies, and music of Hebrew and Early Christian Worship. Prerequisite: MUMIN 3362.
Two hours.

MUMIN 4452 Reformation and Postmodernism in Worship
A study of the philosophy, music, and forms used in corporate worship during the Reformation as related to twenty-first-century worship issues. Prerequisite: MUMIN 3362.
Two hours.

MUMIN 4462 Instrumental Music in Worship
An exploration of the historical development and biblical foundation of instrumental music in corporate worship from antiquity through current worship practice. Prerequisite: MUMIN 3362.
Two hours.

MUMIN 4472 Worship in Korea
An exploration of the history and current developments of Christian worship in Korea. Prerequisite: MUMIN 3362.
Two hours.

MUMIN 4483 The Ministry of Worship in the Hispanic Culture (Identical to HSPST 3803)
This course includes a review of the biblical and theological principles of worship valid in any culture followed by an in-depth discussion of the socio-cultural factors that make worship in the Hispanic communities so unique and different from Anglo worship practices. Music styles and genres used in Hispanic churches will be studied from traditional hymnody to the contemporary song movement. This course will enable a student interested in church planting and other missionary endeavors in Hispanic settings, both in the United States and Latin American countries, to have a more contextualized and effective ministry.
Three hours.

MUMIN 4511 Practicum: Worship Design and Leadership
Development of the student's understanding and practice of the content and design of Sunday worship and its use of worship music in a given context.
One hour.

MUMIN 4522 Arts, Architecture, and Aesthetics in Artistic Ministry
A study of the relationship of arts, architecture, and aesthetics as related to the creation and development of a local church and community arts ministry. Prerequisite: MUMIN 4312.
Two hours.

MUMIN 4542 The Worship Leader as Pastor and Administrator
This two-track course is designed to assist the worship leader in developing a biblically based approach to the daily ministerial responsibilities and demands that govern the life of a servant leader and prepare the leader for his or her various roles as an administrator. Prerequisite: MUMIN 4322.
Two hours.

MUMIN 4551 Practicum: Worship Resources
A practical study and application of resources for personal and corporate worship.
One hour.

MUMIN 4561 Practicum: Vocal Ensemble Leadership and Techniques
A practical study and application of small vocal ensemble techniques, repertoire, and leadership as applied to corporate worship.
One hour.

MUMIN 4562 Global and Multicultural Influences on Worship
A survey of the vast array of multicultural worship styles. The course discusses, explains, and examines the differences and similarities of worship within the multicultural twenty-first century. Prerequisite: MUMIN 3622.
Two hours.

MUMIN 4571 Practicum: Leading Instrumental Groups in Worship
A practical study and application of the utilization, formation, development, and leadership of small instrumental groups, such as praise bands, jazz combos, or other worship ensembles, for corporate worship.
One hour.

MUMIN 4572 Dynamics of Corporate Worship in the 21st Century
An examination of the changes, styles, perspectives, and worship music from the mid-twentieth century to the present. Prerequisite: MUMIN 3622.
Two hours.

MUMIN 4581 Practicum: Media and Staging
A practical study and application of media (sound, lighting, and video) and staging (architecture, acoustics, and stage management).
One hour.

MUMIN 4591 Practicum: Worship Arts
A practicum focusing on the use of all forms of the arts including, but not limited to, drama, painting, sculpture, and media in corporate worship.
One hour.

MUMIN 4601 Practicum: Administration and Finance in Artistic Ministry
A practicum examining the management elements of leading an artistic ministry. Subjects include contracts and copyright law; financial planning, development and administration; development of volunteer leadership; working with music professionals and community arts organizations; and vocational issues.
One hour.

MUMIN 4602 The Psalms: Private and Corporate Worship Expressions
An exploration of the Psalms as related to personal devotion and leading corporate worship. Prerequisite: MUMIN 4312.
Two hours.

MUMIN 4622 Influence of Popular Styles on Music for Worship
An exploration of the influence of popular styles, including rock and jazz, on music for worship from the late twentieth century to the present. Prerequisite: MUMIN 4222.
Two hours.

MUMIN 4632 Contemporary Christian Song
A study in the history, development, and presentation of the contemporary Christian song. Prerequisite: MUMIN 4222.
Two hours.

MUMIN 4960 M.M. Research and Writing
An M.M. student preparing a church music thesis will enroll in this course until the thesis is completed.
No credit.

MUMIN 7033 Music, Worship, and the Role of the Artist in Culture
A seminar in philosophy studying and researching the role of the artist in culture as related to local church, missions, and community arts ministries.
Three hours.

MUMIN 7043 Ethics and the Arts in Church Music Ministry
A seminar in philosophy studying and researching ethics as related to the arts in local church, missions, and community arts ministries.
Three hours.

MUMIN 7053 Beauty and Aesthetics in Ministry and Worship Arts
A seminar in philosophy studying and researching aesthetics as related to artistic ministry and worship.
Three hours.

MUMIN 7063 Sociology and Philosophy in Artistic Ministry
A seminar studying sociological research and philosophical thought concerning local church, missions, and community arts ministries.
Three hours.

MUMIN 7073 Current Research in Church Music Philosophy
A special topics seminar studying and researching a specific area of church music philosophy.
Three hours.

MUMIN 7103 Early Christian Worship and Extant Writing
A seminar studying Early Christian Worship using extant writings and student-generated research.
Three hours.

MUMIN 7113 Worship and the Reformation
An in-depth seminar study of worship and the Reformation using primary sources and student-generated research.
Three hours.

MUMIN 7123 Worship and Postmodernism
A seminar researching Postmodernism as related to current local church, missions, and community arts ministries.
Three hours.

MUMIN 7133 Global Worship: Iona, Taizé, and Beyond
A seminar studying the worship practices of the Iona and Taizé communities as well as their influence on modern worship practice in the United States.
Three hours.

MUMIN 7143 Current Research in Worship
A special topics seminar researching current issues in Christian worship.
Three hours.

MUMIN 7153 British Hymnody
A seminar studying and researching British Hymnody from the Oxford Movement through the through the present.
Three hours.

MUMIN 7163 American Congregational Song
A seminary studying and researching American congregational song with particular interest in Baptist hymnody in America.
Three hours.

MUMIN 7173 Congregational Song: 1960 – Present
A seminar studying and researching congregational song from 1960 through the present.
Three hours.

MUMIN 7183 World Cultures and Congregational Song
A seminar studying and researching the contributions of world cultures and global hymnody to the development of congregational song in the United States.
Three hours.

MUMIN 7193 Current Research in Congregational Song
A special topics seminar researching current developments in congregational song.
Three hours.

MUMIN 7263 Seminar in Music Education
An advanced study of the psychology of music, meeting the curricular needs of the local church, research in music education, and the application of research results to the needs of the local church or school.
Three hours.

MUMIN 7283 Special Research in Church Music
Independent research with faculty guidance. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Three hours.

MUMIN 8000 Doctoral Research and Writing
A doctoral student preparing a dissertation in music ministry will enroll in this course until the dissertation is completed.
No credit.

MUMIN 8016 Doctoral Dissertation in Church Music
A doctoral student preparing a dissertation in church music will enroll in MUMIN 8000 Doctoral Research and Writing until the dissertation is completed.
Upon completion and approval, six hours of credit for MUMIN 8016 will be awarded automatically.

Department of Music History

MUHST 1113 Music History I
A study of musical styles and genres from Antiquity through the Renaissance within their historical context. Detailed analysis of selected works. Prerequisite: MUTHY 1423.
Three hours.

MUHST 1123 Music History II
A study of musical styles and genres from the Baroque and Classical eras within their historical context. Detailed analysis of selected works. Prerequisite: MUTHY 1433.
Three hours.

MUHST 1133 Music History III
A study of musical styles and genres from the nineteenth century to the present within their historical context. Detailed analysis of selected works. Prerequisite: MUTHY 1433.
Three hours.

MUHST 3111 Music History Review I
An intensive study in the historical traditions of Western art music focusing on developments in the major countries and genres from Antiquity through the Baroque. For master's students not passing the music history placement exam.
One hour.

MUHST 3121 Music History Review II
An intensive study in the historical traditions of Western art music focusing on developments in the major countries and genres from the Classical period to the present. For master's students not passing the music history placement exam.
One hour.

MUHST 3133 / 7013 Reading Music-Related German I
Designed to prepare doctoral students for the German Reading Examination by providing a basic understanding of German grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. Open to master's-level students who may need a reading knowledge of German.
Three hours..

MUHST 3143 / 7023 Reading Music-Related German II
Designed to prepare doctoral students for the German Reading Examination by providing a basic understanding of German grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. Open to master's-level students who may need a reading knowledge of German. Prerequisite: MUHST 3133 or MUHST 7013.
Three hours.

MUHST 4102 Introduction to Music Research
An introduction to the methodology of scholarly research and writing in music.
Two hours.

MUHST 4122 Music From Antiquity through the Reformation
Historical survey of the philosophy and literature of church music from the Old Testament through the Reformation. Prerequisite: MUHST 4102 or consent of instructor.
Two hours.

MUHST 4132 Music in the Baroque and Classical Periods
Historical survey emphasizing church and choral music. Prerequisite: MUHST 4102 or consent of instructor.
Two hours.

MUHST 4142 Music in the Nineteenth Century
Specialized study in the music of the nineteenth century, focusing on historical context, style characteristics, and analysis of specific works. Prerequisite: MUHST 4102 or consent of instructor.
Two hours.

MUHST 4152 Music in the Twentieth Century
Specialized study in the music of the twentieth century, focusing on historical context, style characteristics, and analysis of specific works. Prerequisite: MUHST 4102 or consent of instructor.
Two hours.

MUHST 4162 Introduction to Musicology
An introduction to the philosophy and methodology of musicology. Prerequisite: MUHST 4102.
Two hours.

MUHST 4182 Special Research in Music History
Independent research with faculty guidance. Prerequisite: MUHST 4102 and permission of instructor.
Two hours.

MUHST 4194 M.M. Thesis in Music History
A student preparing a music history thesis will enroll in MUHST 4970 M.M. Research and Writing until the thesis is completed. Prerequisite: MUHST 4102.
Upon completion and approval, four hours of credit will be granted.

MUHST 4212 Jazz History (Identical to JAZCM 4212)
An overview of the history and literature of jazz and jazz-related styles, with special attention given to prominent performers, composers, and arrangers and their contributions to the development of jazz. Open to all music students regardless of concentration.
Two Hours.

MUHST 4242 Seminar: History of American Church Music (Identical to MUMIN 4242)
A study of the philosophy and literature of American church music from colonial times to the present. Prerequisite: MUHST 4102 or consent of instructor.
Two hours.

MUHST 4262 Seminar in Music History: Study in Musical Genre
Specialized study of a genre (e.g., concerto, sonata, symphony, program music) to be chosen by the instructor. Prerequisite: MUHST 4102 or consent of instructor.
Two hours.

MUHST 4272 Seminar in Music History: Sacred Choral Masterworks
Specialized study of large-scale works from the Renaissance to the present. Prerequisite: MUHST 4102 or consent of instructor.
Two hours.

MUHST 4282 Seminar in Music History: Study of a Master Composer
Specialized study of the life and works of a specific composer (e.g., Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, Stravinsky) to be chosen by the instructor. Prerequisite: MUHST 4102 or consent of instructor.
Two hours.

MUHST 4970 M.M. Research and Writing
An M.M. student preparing a music history thesis will enroll in this course until the thesis is completed. Prerequisite: MUHST 4102.
No credit.

MUHST 7103 The Craft of Scholarly Writing
Advanced preparation for the dissertation, focusing on scholarly precision and literary elegance through reading current scholarly literature, writing sample papers, and editing the works of others. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Three hours.

MUHST 7113 Renaissance Music
Specialized study in the music of the Renaissance. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Three hours.

MUHST 7123 Baroque Music
Specialized study in the music of the Baroque era. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Three hours.

MUHST 7133 Classical Music
Specialized study in the music of the Classical period. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Three hours.

MUHST 7143 Nineteenth-Century Music
Specialized study in the music of the nineteenth century. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Three hours.

MUHST 7153 Twentieth-Century Music
Specialized study in the music of the twentieth century. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Three hours.

MUHST 7163 Current Methods of Musicology
Directed reading in current methods of criticism and scholarship in the field of musicology. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Three hours.

MUHST 7173 The Music of J. S. Bach
Seminar on the works of J. S. Bach and their historical background. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Three hours.

MUHST 7183 Special Research in Music History
Independent research with faculty guidance. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Three hours.

MUHST 8000 Doctoral Research and Writing
A doctoral student preparing a dissertation in musicology will enroll in this course until the dissertation is completed.
No credit.

MUHST 8016 Doctoral Dissertation in Musicology
A student preparing a dissertation in musicology will enroll in MUHST 8000 Doctoral Research and Writing until the dissertation is completed.
Upon completion and approval, six hours of credit for MUHST 8016 will be granted.

Department of Music Theory and Composition

Music Theory

MUTHY 1413 Theory and Musicianship I
First semester of the M.A.C.M. music theory sequence. An integrated course involving the study of diatonic harmony and elementary sight singing and ear training.
Three hours.

MUTHY 1423 Theory and Musicianship II
Second semester of the M.A.C.M. music theory sequence. An integrated course that continues MUTHY 1413. Prerequisite: MUTHY 1413.
Three hours.

MUTHY 1433 Theory and Musicianship III
Third semester of the M.A.C.M. music theory sequence. An integrated course involving the study of chromatic harmony and more advanced sight singing and ear training. Prerequisite: MUTHY 1423.
Three hours.

MUTHY 1443 Theory and Musicianship IV
Fourth semester of the M.A.C.M. music theory sequence. An integrated course that includes instrumentation and continues the harmony and musicianship studies of MUTHY 1433. Prerequisite: MUTHY 1433.
Three hours.

MUTHY 1452 Form in Music
A general study of form in tonal music beginning with phrase and period structures and concluding with sonata and other large forms. Prerequisite: MUTHY 1443.
Two hours.

MUTHY 1462 Post-Tonal Theory
An introduction to the melodic, contrapuntal, and harmonic styles of twentieth-century music. Analysis of music is emphasized. Prerequisites: MUTHY 1443 or MUTHY 2482.
Two hours.

MUTHY 1472 Counterpoint
Analysis and writing in the modal style of the sixteenth century and the tonal style of the eighteenth century. Prerequisite: MUTHY 1443.
Two hours.

MUTHY 1482 Instrumentation
A study of instruments and their capabilities, including ranges, transposition, idiomatic techniques, and potential combinations. Prerequisite: MUTHY 1443.
Two hours.

MUTHY 2472 Music Technology
Basic notation and sequencing techniques and skills utilizing Finale and Garage Band. May be assigned as a leveling course for students concentrating in music theory, composition, or instrumental studies. Prerequisite: MUTHY 1423 or equivalent.
Two hours.

MUTHY 2482 Harmony Review
Review of common-practice harmony for students not passing the harmony placement exam.
Two hours.

MUTHY 2492 Musicianship Review
Review of musicianship skills for students not passing the musicianship placement exam.
Two hours.

MUTHY 4402 Theory Pedagogy
A survey of methods and materials used in the teaching of music theory. Prerequisite: MUTHY 4452.
Two hours.

MUTHY 4412 Graduate Theory Seminar
Special studies using advanced analytical techniques of music chosen by the instructor. Specific content will vary each time the course is offered. Prerequisites: MUTHY 2482, MUTHY 2492, and all assigned leveling courses in music theory.
Two hours.

MUTHY 4443 Introduction to Schenkerian Analysis
Analysis of music using the concepts and graphing techniques developed by Heinrich Schenker. Literature studied will extend from traditional hymns and chorales to standard classical literature. Prerequisites: MUTHY 2482, MUTHY 2492, and all assigned leveling courses in music theory.
Three hours.

MUTHY 4452 Seminar in Analysis
Advanced analysis and score study of tonal music. Prerequisites: MUTHY 2482, MUTHY 2492, and all assigned leveling courses in music theory.
Two hours.

MUTHY 4462 Advanced Music Technology
Advanced work in music sequencing using Logic Pro. Prerequisite: MUTHY 2472 or demonstration of equivalent knowledge and skill.
Two hours.

MUTHY 4472 Advanced Orchestration
Study in writing for large instrumental ensembles. Prerequisites: MUTHY 2482 and MUTHY 2492.
Two hours.

MUTHY 4482 Special Research in Music Theory
The research and writing of a substantial paper or other project chosen in consultation with the instructor. Prerequisite: Completion of all assigned leveling work in music theory and permission of the chair of the theory and composition department.
Two hours.

MUTHY 4483 History of Music Theory
Examination of selected theoretical treatises that have been significant in the development of musical style. Prerequisite: Any 4000-level music history course.
Three hours.

MUTHY 4494 M.M. Thesis in Music Theory
A student preparing a music theory thesis will enroll in MUTHY 4970 M.M. Research and Writing until the thesis is completed.
Upon completion and approval, four hours of credit for MUTHY 4494 will be granted.

MUTHY 4501 Theory at the Keyboard
A study in the practical application at the keyboard of theoretical concepts. Areas of instruction include melody harmonization, congregational hymn playing, modulation, transposition, creating and playing from chord charts, and creating hymn introductions. Prerequisite: Completion of all assigned leveling work in music theory and piano.
One hour.

MUTHY 4970 M.M. Research and Writing
An M.M. student preparing a music theory thesis will enroll in this course until the thesis is completed.
No credit.

MUTHY 7413 Seminar in Advanced Post-Tonal Analysis
Advanced analysis of music from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Prerequisite: Admission to the DMA/PhD programs or permission of instructor.
Three hours.

MUTHY 7423 Seminar in Advanced Tonal Analysis
Advanced analysis of music from the tonal era. Prerequisite: Admission to the DMA/PhD programs or permission of instructor.
Three hours.

MUTHY 7433 Advanced Schenkerian Analysis
Advanced analysis of music using the concepts developed by Heinrich Schenker. Prerequisite: MUTHY 4443 or permission of instructor.
Three hours.

MUTHY 7443 History of Music Theory
Examination of selected theoretical treatises that have been significant in the development of musical style. Prerequisite: Any 4000-level music history course.
Three hours.

MUTHY 7463 Problems in Contemporary Notation
Examination of the notation of music since 1900. Prerequisite: MUTHY 4452.
Three hours.

MUTHY 7483 Special Research in Music Theory
The research and writing of a substantial paper or other project chosen in consultation with the instructor. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Three hours of credit granted upon completion of assignment.

MUTHY 8000 Doctoral Research and Writing
A doctoral student preparing a music theory dissertation will enroll in this course until the dissertation is completed.
No credit.

MUTHY 8016 Doctoral Dissertation in Music Theory
A student preparing a music theory dissertation will enroll in MUTHY 8000 Doctoral Research and Writing until the dissertation is completed.
Upon completion and approval, six hours of credit for MUTHY 8016 will be granted.

Composition

COMPN 1112 Arranging
Practical arranging for choral and instrumental ensembles. Idiomatic uses of harmony, melodic figures, voicing, textures, tonal colors, and notational elements will be covered. Prerequisite: MUTHY 1443 or permission of instructor.
Two hours.

COMPN 1500 / 4500 / 7500 Composition Master Class
All students concentrating in composition will meet weekly with a member or members of the composition faculty. The class will include discussions, guest speakers, and performance and discussion of student works. Enrollment is required each semester the student is enrolled as a composition concentration. Students are expected to minister in the music program of a local church or organization.
No credit.

COMPN 1512 M.A.C.M. Composition I
Private composition study for M.A.C.M. students whose applied area is composition. Composition department approval required. Master class required. Prerequisite: MUTHY 1423 or equivalent.
Two hours.

COMPN 1522 M.A.C.M. Composition II
Continuation of Composition I. Master class required. Prerequisite: COMPN 1512.
Two hours.

COMPN 1532 M.A.C.M. Composition III
Continuation of Composition II. Master class required. Prerequisite: COMPN 1522.
Two hours.

COMPN 1572 Song Writing
An introduction to lyric and melodic writing through composing one's own songs and using them in a church context. Prerequisite: MUTHY 1423 or permission of instructor.
Two hours.

COMPN 1592 M.A.C.M. Composition IV and Senior Recital
Private lessons for preparing and presenting a thirty-minute recital of the student's works. The recital should include works for voices and instruments in various combinations, representing the student's best writing. The student is responsible for securing performers and will be expected to perform or conduct a portion of the material presented. Master class required. Prerequisite: COMPN 1532.
Two hours.

COMPN 4512 M.M. Composition I
Private lessons in advanced composition stressing media and forms used in church music. Master class required. Prerequisite: COMPN 1592 or equivalent.
Two hours.

COMPN 4522 M.M. Composition II
Private lessons in advanced composition stressing media and forms used in church music. Master class required. Prerequisite: COMPN 4512.
Two hours.

COMPN 4532 M.M. Composition III
Private lessons in advanced composition stressing media and forms used in church music. Master class required. Prerequisite: COMPN 4522.
Two hours.

COMPN 4542 M.M. Composition IV and Recital
Private lessons in advanced composition and the presentation of a fifty-minute recital of works for a variety of performing forces. The student is responsible for securing performers and will be expected to perform or conduct a portion of the material presented. Master class required. Prerequisite: COMPN 4532.
Two hours.

COMPN 4552 Composition Class
Offered on demand to students not concentrating in composition. Writing for vocal and instrumental media. Prerequisite: MUTHY 1452 or equivalent.
Two hours.

COMPN 4562 Choral Arranging
Instruction in arranging for choral ensembles. Prerequisite: Completion of all assigned leveling work in music theory.
Two hours.

COMPN 4572 / 7572 Graduate Composition Seminar
Class study of advanced compositional techniques and topics in a seminar setting. Specific subject matter will vary with each offering of the course. Prerequisite: Completion of all assigned leveling work in music theory.
Two hours.

COMPN 4592 M.M. Thesis in Composition
Upon completion of the required four semesters of private composition study and presentation of a composition recital, the student will demonstrate proficiency in composition by composing a large-scale sacred work to be presented to the composition department. A public performance of the work is encouraged but not required. Prerequisite: COMPN 4542.
Upon completion and approval, two hours of credit for COMPN 4592 will be granted.

COMPN 4970 M.M. Research and Writing
An M.M. student preparing a composition thesis will enroll in this course until the thesis is completed.
No credit.

COMPN 5512 Elective Composition
Private lessons for music students not concentrating in composition. Writing for vocal and instrumental media, including both solo and ensemble works. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Two hours.

COMPN 5522 Elective Composition
Private lessons for music students not concentrating in composition. Writing for vocal and instrumental media, including both solo and ensemble works. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Two hours.

COMPN 7272 Graduate Composition Seminar
Class study of advanced compositional techniques and topics in a seminar setting. Specific subject matter will vary with each offering of the course. Prerequisite: Completion of all assigned leveling work in music theory.
Two hours.

COMPN 7512 Doctoral Composition I
Advanced study in private lessons for students holding a master's degree in composition or its equivalent. Master class required. Prerequisites: COMPN 4542 and COMPN 4592 or equivalent.
Two hours.

COMPN 7513 Seminar in Advanced Orchestration
Scoring for orchestra and other large ensembles will be emphasized along with analysis and study of orchestration in representative works from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Prerequisite: Admission to the DMA program in Composition or permission of instructor.
Three hours.

COMPN 7522 Doctoral Composition II
Advanced study in private lessons for students holding a master's degree in composition or its equivalent. Master class required. Prerequisites: COMPN 7512.
Two hours.

COMPN 7523 Aesthetic and Theoretical Issues Since 1950
Exploration of developments in theory, aesthetics, and compositional procedures in the latter half of the twentieth century. Prerequisite: Admission to the DMA program in Composition or permission of instructor.
Three hours.

COMPN 7532 Doctoral Composition III
Continuation of COMPN 7512-7522. Master class required. Prerequisite: COMPN 7522.
Two hours.

COMPN 7544 Doctoral Composition IV and Recital
Continuation of COMPN 7532 and presentation of fifty-minute recital of works for a variety of performing forces. The student is responsible for securing performers and will be expected to perform or conduct a portion of the material presented. Master class required. Prerequisite: COMPN 7532.
Four hours.

COMPN 7572 Graduate Composition Seminar
Class study of advanced compositional techniques and topics in a seminar setting. Specific subject matter will vary with each offering of the course. Prerequisite: Admission to the DMA program in Composition or permission of instructor.
Two hours.

COMPN 8000 Doctoral Research and Writing
A doctoral student preparing a composition dissertation will enroll in this course until the dissertation is completed.
No credit.

COMPN 8016 Doctoral Dissertation in Composition
The student will compose a large work for performing forces chosen by the student and approved by the major professor. Performance of the work is encouraged but not required. The dissertation must be accompanied by a short literary document that explains the composer's compositional intent and creative process. A student preparing a composition dissertation will enroll in COMPN 8000 until the dissertation is completed. Prerequisite: COMPN 7544.
Upon completion and approval, six hours of credit for COMPN 8016 will be granted.

Performance Division

Performance Laboratory

PFMLB 1010 / 3010 Performance Laboratory
Performance Lab consists of recitals, lectures, workshops, master classes, and other events presented by Southwestern ensembles, faculty, students, and guest artists, lecturers, and ensembles. Students pursuing a master's degree in the School of Church Music are required to complete a specified number of semesters in which they must attend a certain percentage of the scheduled events. May be repeated.
No credit.

Ensembles

ENSEM 1010 / 3010 / 7010 Southwestern Seminary Master Chorale
A large mixed chorus that performs major sacred works for chorus and orchestra. Audition required. May be repeated.
No credit.

ENSEM 1018 / 3018 / 7018 Southwestern Seminary Master Chorale
A large mixed chorus that performs major sacred works for chorus and orchestra. Audition required. May be repeated for credit.
One-half hour.

ENSEM 1070 / 3070 / 7070 Guitar Ensemble
An ensemble for students who want to improve their skills in reading, comping, and improvising. Class time will be spent rehearsing charts written specifically for guitar. All styles of music will be taken seriously. Audition required. May be repeated.
No credit.

ENSEM 1078 / 3078 / 7078 Guitar Ensemble
An ensemble for students who want to improve their skills in reading, comping, and improvising. Class time will be spent rehearsing charts written specifically for guitar. All styles of music will be taken seriously. Audition required. May be repeated for credit.
One-half hour.

ENSEM 1080 / 3080 / 7710 Combo Lab I
An advanced lab that stresses the development and refinement of improvisation and performance skills in a small ensemble environment in traditional jazz literature as well as application in worship practice. Audition required. May be repeated.
No credit.

ENSEM 1088 / 3088 / 7718 Combo Lab I
An advanced lab that stresses the development and refinement of improvisation and performance skills in a small ensemble environment in traditional jazz literature as well as application in worship practice. Audition required. May be repeated for credit.
One-half hour.

ENSEM 1090 / 3090 / 7720 Combo Lab II
An introductory lab that stresses the development and refinement of improvisation and performance skills in a small ensemble environment in traditional jazz literature as well as application in worship practice. Audition required. May be repeated.
No credit.

ENSEM 1098 / 3098 / 7728 Combo Lab II
An introductory lab that stresses the development and refinement of improvisation and performance skills in a small ensemble environment in traditional jazz literature as well as application in worship practice. Audition required. May be repeated for credit.
One-half hour.

ENSEM 1160 Worship Ensemble
A skill development ensemble that focuses on leading and performing vocal and instrumental music for different styles of worship services. Audition required. May be repeated.
No credit.

ENSEM 1168 Worship Ensemble
A skill development ensemble that focuses on leading and performing vocal and instrumental music for different styles of worship services. Audition required. May be repeated once for credit.
One-half hour.

ENSEM 1600 / 3600 / 7600 Chamber Ensemble
At the discretion of the chair of the instrumental and jazz studies department, students enrolled in Orchestra may be assigned to participate in small chamber ensembles such as a string quartet, brass quintet, woodwind quintet, or mixed ensemble depending on the resources available. Audition required. May be repeated. Co-requisite: ENSEM 1620, 1628, 3620, 3628, 7620, or 7628.
No credit.

ENSEM 1608 / 3608 / 7608 Chamber Ensemble
At the discretion of the chair of the instrumental and jazz studies department, students enrolled in Orchestra may be assigned to participate in small chamber ensembles such as a string quartet, brass quintet, woodwind quintet, or mixed ensemble depending on the resources available. Audition required. May be repeated for credit. Co-requisite: ENSEM 1620, 1628, 3620, 3628, 7620, or 7628.
One-half hour.

ENSEM 1610 / 3610 / 7610 Wind Ensemble
An ensemble of wind and percussion instrumentalists that performs works from the wind band repertoire, with an emphasis on pieces that feature prominent usage of hymn or chorale tunes or other sacred musical materials. Audition required. May be repeated.
No credit.

ENSEM 1618 / 3618 / 7618 Wind Ensemble
An ensemble of wind and percussion instrumentalists that performs works from the wind band repertoire, with an emphasis on pieces that feature prominent usage of hymn or chorale tunes or other sacred musical materials. Audition required. May be repeated for credit.
One-half hour.

ENSEM 1620 / 3620 / 7620 Orchestra
A full symphonic ensemble of strings, winds, and percussion that performs literature from the standard symphonic repertoire. Audition required. May be repeated.
No credit.

ENSEM 1628 / 3628 / 7628 Orchestra
A full symphonic ensemble of strings, winds, and percussion that performs literature from the standard symphonic repertoire. Audition required. May be repeated for credit.
One-half hour.

ENSEM 1630 / 3630 / 7630 NewSound
A multifaceted large jazz ensemble that performs traditional “big band” repertory as well as literature emphasizing the school’s focus on church ministry. Performs on and off campus. Audition required. May be repeated.
No credit.

ENSEM 1638 / 3638 / 7638 NewSound
A multifaceted large jazz ensemble that performs traditional “big band” repertory as well as literature emphasizing the school’s focus on church ministry. Performs on and off campus. Audition required. May be repeated for credit.
One-half hour.

ENSEM 1640 / 3640 / 7640 Southwestern Chamber Chorale
A scholarshiped ensemble of selected singers that serves as a promotional arm of the school to churches, colleges, and universities in the United States and throughout the world. Occasional retreats, tour concerts, chapel appearances, and annual recitals are expected. Members must commit to two consecutive semesters, Fall to Spring. Audition required. Co-requisite: ENSEM 1650/1658, 3650/3658, or 7650/7658 Southwestern Singers. May be repeated.
No credit.

ENSEM 1650 / 3650 / 7650 Southwestern Singers
A mixed choir that appears in chapel, in concert, and on tour. Audition required. May be repeated.
No credit.

ENSEM 1658 / 3658 / 7658 Southwestern Singers
A mixed choir that appears in chapel, in concert, and on tour. Audition required. May be repeated for credit.
One-half hour.

ENSEM 1690 / 3690 / 7690 String Ensemble
A small string ensemble open to all students of the seminary who are acceptably proficient on their instrument. The String Ensemble performs in chapel and in concert. Audition required. May be repeated. Co-requisite: ENSEM 1620, 1628, 3620, 3628, 7620, or 7628.
No credit.

ENSEM 1698 / 3698 / 7698 String Ensemble
A small string ensemble open to all students of the seminary who are acceptably proficient on their instrument. The String Ensemble performs in chapel and in concert. Audition required. May be repeated for credit. Co-requisite: ENSEM 1620, 1628, 3620, 3628, 7620, or 7628.
One hour.

Department of Conducting

CONDG 1600 / 4600 / 7600 Conducting Master Class
A practical application of conducting techniques, principles, and procedures. Students will be involved in a lab choir for participation, observation, and rehearsal experiences. Students are expected to minister in the music program of a local church or organization.
No credit.

CONDG 1622 Choral Conducting
The elementary theory and practice of choral conducting. Master class required. Prerequisite: MUTHY 1423.
Two hours.

CONDG 2671 Conducting Review
A review of the theory and practice of choral conducting. Master class required. Prerequisite: MUTHY 1423.
One hour.

CONDG 3601 Choral Diction
A study, using the International Phonetic Alphabet, of the standard sounds of the English language encountered in choral singing. Attention is given to linkage and legato line and to vowel modifications necessitated by musical demands. Master class required.
One hour.

CONDG 4602 Advanced Conducting and Choral Procedures
An examination of conducting and choral philosophies as well as gestures and rehearsal techniques through which blend, balance, voicing, and musicianship are attained in the choral art. Master class required. Prerequisites: MUTHY 1443, MUTHY 2482, MUTHY 2492, or equivalent.
Two hours.

CONDG 4631 Elective Applied Conducting: Choral
Elective private applied study in choral conducting for master’s-level students. Available only when teaching loads permit. Permission of instructor required. May be repeated for credit.
One hour.

CONDG 4632 Applied Conducting I: Choral
Private applied study in choral conducting for M.M. conducting concentrations. Master class required. May be repeated for credit.
Two hours.

CONDG 4641 Elective Applied Conducting: Instrumental
Elective private applied study in instrumental conducting for master’s-level students. Available only when teaching loads permit. Permission of instructor required. May be repeated for credit.
One hour.

CONDG 4642 Applied Conducting II: Instrumental
Private applied study in instrumental conducting for M.M. conducting concentrations. Master class required. May be repeated for credit.
Two hours.

CONDG 4652 Applied Conducting III and Recital
Private applied study for M.M. conducting concentrations in preparation and presentation of a fifty-minute conducting recital. The student is responsible for securing performers and arranging for the necessary rehearsals. Master class required.
Two hours.

CONDG 4680 M.M. Research and Writing
An M.M. student preparing a conducting document will enroll in this course until the document is completed.
No credit.

CONDG 4682 Special Research in Conducting
The research and writing of a substantial paper or other project chosen in consultation with the instructor. Master class required. May be repeated for credit.
Two hours of credit granted upon completion of assignment.

CONDG 4690 Conducting Document
The preparation of a substantial document concerning the music selected for the conducting recital. Composers, styles, performing practice, rehearsal strategies, and special problems in conducting the music should be addressed. A student preparing a conducting document will enroll in CONDG 4680 M.M. Research and Writing until the document is completed.
No credit.

CONDG 4712 Choral Literature I
A survey of choral literature from 1400 to 1750 with emphasis on genres, musical styles, and performance practices unique to each period.
Two hours.

CONDG 4722 Choral Literature II
A survey of choral literature from 1750 to the present with emphasis on genres, musical styles, and performance practices unique to each period.
Two hours.

CONDG 7603 Doctoral Conducting Seminar I
An investigation into the history of conducting, conducting philosophies, professional duties and roles of the conductor, and rehearsal organization. Master class required.
Three hours.

CONDG 7613 Doctoral Conducting Seminar II
An examination of major works for chorus and orchestra. The study will include analysis, score study, ensemble preparation, and conducting. Master class required.
Three hours.

CONDG 7623 Doctoral Conducting Seminar III
An examination of smaller forms of choral literature. The study will include analysis, score study, ensemble preparation, and conducting. Master class required.
Three hours.

CONDG 7633 Doctoral Conducting Seminar IV
An examination of performance practice of the major style periods for choral and orchestral ensemble literature. The study will include score analysis, historical research, appropriate conducting techniques, and rehearsal strategies. Master class required.
Three hours.

CONDG 7642 Choral Conducting Pedagogy
An examination of the philosophies, techniques, and resources used to teach choral conducting at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Participants will also tutor conducting students during the semester. Master class and participation in a choral ensemble required.
Two hours.

CONDG 7652 Instrumental Conducting Pedagogy
An examination of the philosophies, techniques, and resources used to teach instrumental and orchestral conducting at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Participants will also tutor conducting students during the semester. Master class and participation in an instrumental ensemble required.
Two hours.

CONDG 7661 Elective Applied Conducting: Choral
Elective choral conducting applied lesson for doctoral students. Available only when teaching loads permit. Permission of instructor required. May be repeated for credit.
One hour.

CONDG 7662 Applied Conducting: Choral
A one-hour per week applied choral conducting lesson for doctoral students with a concentration in conducting. Master class required. May be repeated for credit.
Two hours.

CONDG 7671 Elective Applied Conducting: Instrumental
Elective instrumental conducting applied lesson for doctoral students. Available only when teaching loads permit. Permission of instructor required. May be repeated for credit.
One hour.

CONDG 7672 Applied Conducting: Instrumental
A one-hour per week applied instrumental conducting lesson for doctoral students with a concentration in conducting. Master class required. May be repeated for credit.
Two hours.

CONDG 7683 Special Research in Conducting
The research and writing of a substantial paper or other project chosen in consultation with the instructor. Master class required. May be repeated for credit.
Three hours credit granted upon completion of assignment.

CONDG 8000 Doctoral Research and Writing
A doctoral student preparing a conducting document will enroll in this course until the document is completed.
No credit.

CONDG 8630 Doctoral Conducting Recital I
A choral recital consisting of 50 to 60 minutes of programmed music. This recital is suggested to occur at the end of the doctoral student’s second semester of resident study.
No credit.

CONDG 8640 Doctoral Conducting Recital II
An instrumental recital consisting of 50 to 60 minutes of programmed music. This recital is suggested to occur at the end of the doctoral student’s fourth semester of resident study.
No credit.

CONDG 8650 Doctoral Conducting Recital III
A combined choral and instrumental recital consisting of 50 to 60 minutes of programmed music. This recital occurs after completing qualifying examinations.
No credit.

CONDG 8662 Doctoral Conducting Document
Preparation of an acceptable conducting document. A doctoral student preparing a conducting document will enroll in CONDG 8000 Doctoral Research and Writing until the document is completed.
Upon completion and approval, two hours of credit for CONDG 8662 will be granted.

Department of Instrumental and Jazz Studies

Instrumental Studies

ORINS 1012 M.A.C.M. Instrument I
Applied study for instrumental performance track on the M.A.C.M. program. Entrance by audition (all scales, technical studies, and solo materials comparable to basic college-level studies). Student must be enrolled in an instrumental ensemble. Master class and jury required.
Two hours.

ORINS 1022 M.A.C.M. Instrument II
Applied study for instrumental performance track on the M.A.C.M. program. Student must be enrolled in an instrumental ensemble. Master class and jury required. Prerequisite: ORINS 1012.
Two hours.

ORINS 1032 M.A.C.M. Instrument III
Advanced technical studies and solo materials comparable to upper-level college studies. Student must be enrolled in an instrumental ensemble. Master class and jury required. Prerequisite: ORINS 1022.
Two hours.

ORINS 1042 M.A.C.M. Instrument IV
Advanced technical studies and solo materials comparable to upper-level college studies. Student must be enrolled in an instrumental ensemble. Master class and jury required. Prerequisite: ORINS 1032.
Two hours.

ORINS 1051 / 5051 Class Guitar I
Beginning guitar for any seminary student, using standard beginning material.
One hour.

ORINS 1052 M.A.C.M. Instrument V
Pre-recital semester. Study and performance of advanced solo materials by composers of all periods. Student must be enrolled in an instrumental ensemble. Master class and jury required. Prerequisite: ORINS 1042.
Two hours.

ORINS 1061 / 5061 Class Guitar II
Beginning guitar for any seminary student, using standard beginning material. Prerequisite: ORINS 1051/5051.
One hour.

ORINS 1062 M.A.C.M. Instrument VI and Senior Recital
Preparation and presentation of an acceptable thirty-minute recital and the study of additional repertoire. Student must be enrolled in an instrumental ensemble. Master class required. Prerequisite: 1052.
Two hours.

ORINS 1900 / 4900 / 7900 Applied Instrument Master Class
All students concentrating in instrumental (non-keyboard) or jazz studies will meet weekly for performance and discussion of topics relevant to the students' work. Students are expected to minister in the music program of a local church or organization.
No credit.

ORINS 4012 M.M. Instrument I
Applied study for M.M. students. Advanced repertoire from composers of all periods. Permission of department required. Student must be enrolled in an instrumental ensemble. Master class and jury required.
Two hours.

ORINS 4022 M.M. Instrument II
Applied study for M.M. students. Advanced repertoire from composers of all periods. Student must be enrolled in an instrumental ensemble. Master class and jury required. Prerequisite: ORINS 4012.
Two hours.

ORINS 4032 M.M. Instrument III
Applied study for M.M. students. Advanced repertoire from composers of all periods. Student must be enrolled in an instrumental ensemble. Master class and jury required. Prerequisite: ORINS 4022.
Two hours.

ORINS 4092 M.M. Instrument IV and Recital
Preparation and presentation of an acceptable fifty-minute graduate recital and the study of additional repertoire. Student must be enrolled in an instrumental ensemble. Master class required. Prerequisite: ORINS 4032.
Two hours.

ORINS 4901 Instrument Pedagogy
Principles of applied private teaching on the student's instrument. Practice teaching under faculty supervision and evaluation.
One hour.

ORINS 4911 Instrument Literature
Survey and evaluation of literature for the student's instrument and for ensembles that include the instrument.
One hour.

ORINS 4931 Church Orchestra Practicum I
Students will serve in a leadership role in a local church or school instrumental program under the supervision of an approved church or school staff member. Written evaluations will be made at the end of each semester.
One hour.

ORINS 4941 Church Orchestra Practicum II
Students will serve in a leadership role in a local church or school instrumental program under the supervision of an approved church or school staff member. Written evaluations will be made at the end of each semester.
One hour.

ORINS 4951 Instrument
Applied study for ministry and worship students with previous undergraduate training. Master class and jury required
One hour.

ORINS 4961 Instrument
Applied study for ministry and worship students with previous undergraduate training. Master class and jury required.
One hour.

ORINS 5011 Elective Instrument
Elective instrument open to any seminary student who can demonstrate adequate technical facility on an instrument. Available only when teaching loads permit. Material appropriate to the student's level. May not be applied to meet the requirements of an instrumental concentration. Permission of instructor required. Student must be enrolled in an instrumental ensemble.
One hour.

ORINS 5021 Elective Instrument
Elective instrument open to any seminary student who can demonstrate adequate technical facility on an instrument. Available only when teaching loads permit. Material appropriate to the student's level. May not be applied to meet the requirements of an instrumental concentration. Permission of instructor required. Student must be enrolled in an instrumental ensemble.
One hour.

ORINS 5032 Elective Instrument
Elective instrument for M.M. students who were instrumental concentrations on their undergraduate programs. Student must be enrolled in an instrumental ensemble.
Two hours.

ORINS 5042 Elective Instrument
Elective instrument for M.M. students who were instrumental concentrations on their undergraduate programs. Student must be enrolled in an instrumental ensemble.
Two hours.

Class Jazz Studies

JAZCM 4210 Improvisation Proficiency
The student must provide evidence of an undergraduate jazz recital or demonstrate a comparable level of performance. When the improvisation proficiency is satisfied, this course number will be posted to the transcript.
No credit.

JAZCM 4212 Jazz History (Identical to MUHST 4212)
An overview of the history and literature of jazz and jazz-related styles, with special attention given to prominent performers, composers, and arrangers and their contributions to the development of jazz. Open to all music students regardless of concentration.
Two hours.

JAZCM 4222 Jazz Styles and Analysis
A study of the stylistic elements of the various eras of jazz history. Analysis of the theoretical elements of jazz form, melody, harmony and rhythm will be emphasized as well as ear training through transcription projects. Prerequisite: JAZCM 4212.
Two hours.

JAZCM 4232 Jazz Improvisation
The techniques and practices of jazz improvisation. Application of these principles to their use in worship will be emphasized. Prerequisite: Working knowledge of basic major scales and proficiency on any instrument.
Two hours.

JAZCM 4242 Jazz Arranging
The practical elements of advanced arranging in jazz/commercial music styles with special emphasis given to music for use in worship. Prerequisite: Completion of leveling requirements.
Two hours.

JAZCM 4582 Special Research in Jazz Studies
Independent research with faculty guidance. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Two hours.

Private Jazz Studies

JAZPR 4012 M.M. Jazz Applied Studies I
Private instrumental study with an emphasis on jazz performance. Permission of department required. Participation in a jazz department ensemble required. Master class and jury required.
Two hours.

JAZPR 4022 M.M. Jazz Applied Studies II
Private instrumental study with an emphasis on jazz performance. Participation in a jazz department ensemble required. Master class and jury required. Prerequisite: JAZPR 4012.
Two hours.

JAZPR 4032 M.M. Jazz Applied Studies III
Private instrumental study with an emphasis on jazz performance. Participation in a jazz department ensemble required. Master class and jury required. Prerequisite: JAZPR 4022.
Two hours.

JAZPR 4042 M.M. Jazz Applied Studies IV and Recital
Private instrumental study with an emphasis on jazz performance and presentation of an appropriate fifty-minute jazz recital. Participation in a jazz department ensemble required. Master class required. Prerequisite: JAZPR 4022.
Two hours.

JAZPR 4252 Jazz Composition
Private instruction in a variety of jazz and commercial music styles with special attention given to composing for worship. Prerequisite: JAZCM 4242.
Two hours.

JAZPR 4282 Advanced Jazz Improvisation
Private instruction in advanced jazz improvisation. Participation in a jazz department ensemble required. Prerequisite: JAZCM 4232 or Improvisation Proficiency.
Two hours.

JAZPR 4951 Studio Instrument
Applied study for ministry and worship students with previous undergraduate training. Participation in a jazz department ensemble required. Master class and jury required.
One hour.

JAZPR 4961 Studio Instrument
Applied study for ministry and worship students with previous undergraduate training. Participation in a jazz department ensemble required. Master class and jury required.
One hour.

JAZPR 5011 Elective Studio Instrument
Private instrumental study with an emphasis on jazz and commercial music performance. Participation in an instrumental ensemble required.
One hour.

JAZPR 5012 Elective Studio Instrument
Private instrumental study with an emphasis on jazz and commercial music performance. Participation in an instrumental ensemble required.
Two hours.

Department of Organ

Class Organ

ORGCL 4711 Seminar in Organ Literature I
Historical survey of organ literature from the Renaissance to the Classical period and performance of representative works.
One hour.

ORGCL 4721 Seminar in Organ Literature II
Historical survey of organ literature from the Romantic period to the present and performance of representative works.
One hour.

ORGCL 4731 Service Playing I
Basic service playing skills: hymn playing, transposition, modulation, vocal and choral accompaniments, and service literature.
One hour.

ORGCL 4741 Seminar in Organ Pedagogy and Practice Teaching
A survey of organ method texts, preparation of lesson plans, and practice teaching.
One hour.

ORGCL 4751 Service Playing II
Emphasis on fundamentals of improvisation: hymn-tune embellishments, creative introductions, free accompaniments, interludes, and small forms of improvisation.
One hour.

ORGCL 7712 Advanced Seminar in Organ Literature I
An in-depth study of organ literature from the Renaissance to the Baroque.
Two hours.

ORGCL 7722 Advanced Seminar in Organ Literature II
An in-depth study of organ literature from the Classical period to the present.
Two hours.

ORGCL 7752 Seminar in Advanced Improvisation
An in-depth approach to the larger forms of improvisation. Emphasis is given to variations, toccatas, and free improvisation.
Two hours.

ORGCL 7762 Seminar in Advanced Accompanying
Study and performance of major choral works suited for organ accompaniment, such as Messiah, Elijah, the Brahms Requiem, and the Duruflé Requiem. Attention will also be given to twentieth-century choral music with significant organ accompaniment.
Two hours.

ORGCL 8000 Doctoral Research and Writing
A doctoral student preparing an organ document will enroll in this course until the document is completed.
No credit.

ORGCL 8762 Doctoral Organ Document
Preparation of an acceptable research document, the results of which will be validated through the presentation of a doctoral lecture-recital in ORGPR 8792. A doctoral student preparing an organ document will enroll in ORGCL 8000 Doctoral Research and Writing until the document is completed.
Upon completion and approval, two hours of credit for ORGCL 8762 will be granted.

Private Organ

ORGPR 1700 / 4700 / 7700 Organ Master Class
Group performance experience in which the members of each applied teacher's studio gather for performance, instruction, and discussion. Enrollment required each semester a student is enrolled in private organ. Students are expected to minister in the music program of a local church or organization.
No credit.

ORGPR 1712 M.A.C.M. Organ I
Technical studies, standard repertoire from composers of all periods, and techniques of hymn playing. Master class and jury required. Prerequisite: PIAPR 1822 or its equivalent.
Two hours.

ORGPR 1722 M.A.C.M. Organ II
Technical studies, standard repertoire from composers of all periods, and techniques of hymn playing. Master class and jury required. Prerequisite: ORGPR 1712.
Two hours.

ORGPR 1732 M.A.C.M. Organ III
More advanced repertoire from composers of all periods, standard offertories, and techniques of anthem and solo accompaniment. Master class and jury required. Prerequisite: ORGPR 1722.
Two hours.

ORGPR 1742 M.A.C.M. Organ IV
More advanced repertoire from composers of all periods, standard offertories, and techniques of anthem and solo accompaniment. Master class and jury required. Prerequisite: ORGPR 1732.
Two hours.

ORGPR 1752 M.A.C.M. Organ V
Pre-recital semester. Repertoire from the larger works of composers of all periods. Techniques of solo and oratorio accompaniment. Master class and jury required. Prerequisite: ORGPR 1742.
Two hours.

ORGPR 1762 M.A.C.M. Organ VI and Senior Recital
Preparation and presentation of an acceptable thirty-minute recital and the study of additional repertoire. Master class required. Prerequisite: ORGPR 1752.
Two hours.

ORGPR 4712 M.M. Organ I
Applied study for master's students. Master class and jury required. Prerequisite: Undergraduate major in organ, ORGPR 1762, or its equivalent.
Two hours.

ORGPR 4722 M.M. Organ II
Applied study for master's students. Master class and jury required. Prerequisite: ORGPR 4712.
Two hours.

ORGPR 4782 M.M. Organ III
Applied study for master's students. Master class and jury required. Prerequisite: ORGPR 4722.
Two hours.

ORGPR 4792 M.M. Organ IV and Recital
Preparation and presentation of an acceptable fifty-minute graduate recital and the study of additional repertoire. Master class required. Prerequisite: ORGPR 4782.
Two hours.

ORGPR 4951 Organ
Applied study for ministry and worship students with previous undergraduate training. Master class and jury required.
One hour.

ORGPR 4961 Organ
Applied study for ministry and worship students with previous undergraduate training. Master class and jury required.
One hour.

ORGPR 5711 Elective Organ
Elective organ for master's-level students. Available only when teaching loads permit. Material appropriate to the student's level. May not be applied to meet the requirements of an organ concentration. May be repeated for credit.
One hour.

ORGPR 5721 Elective Organ
Elective organ for master's-level students. Available only when teaching loads permit. Material appropriate to the student's level. May not be applied to meet the requirements of an organ concentration. May be repeated for credit.
One hour.

ORGPR 5732 Elective Organ
Elective organ for master's-level students. Available only when teaching loads permit. Material appropriate to the student's level. Master class and jury required. May not be applied to meet the requirements of an organ concentration. May be repeated for credit.
Two hours.

ORGPR 5742 Elective Organ
Elective organ for master's-level students. Available only when teaching loads permit. Material appropriate to the student's level. Master class and jury required. May not be applied to meet the requirements of an organ concentration. May be repeated for credit.
Two hours.

ORGPR 7712 Doctoral Organ I
Applied study for doctoral students preparing for ORGPR 8770. Master class and jury required.
Two hours.

ORGPR 7722 Doctoral Organ II
Applied study for doctoral students preparing for ORGPR 8770. Master class and jury required. Prerequisite: ORGPR 7712.
Two hours.

ORGPR 7732 Doctoral Organ III
Applied study for doctoral students preparing for ORGPR 8780. Master class and jury required. Prerequisite: ORGPR 7722.
Two hours.

ORGPR 7742 Doctoral Organ IV
Applied study for doctoral students preparing for ORGPR 8780. Master class and jury required. Prerequisite: ORGPR 7732.
Two hours.

ORGPR 7752 Doctoral Organ V
Applied study for doctoral students preparing for ORGPR 8792. Master class and jury required. Prerequisite: ORGPR 7742.
Two hours.

ORGPR 7761 Elective Organ
Elective organ for doctoral students. Material appropriate to the student's level. May not be applied to meet the requirements of an organ concentration.
One hour.

ORGPR 7762 Elective Organ
Elective organ for doctoral students. Material appropriate to the student's level. Master class and jury required. May not be applied to meet the requirements of an organ concentration.
Two hours.

ORGPR 7771 Elective Organ
Elective organ for doctoral students. Material appropriate to the student's level. May not be applied to meet the requirements of an organ concentration.
One hour.

ORGPR 7772 Elective Organ
Elective organ for doctoral students. Material appropriate to the student's level. Master class and jury required. May not be applied to meet the requirements of an organ concentration.
Two hours.

ORGPR 7782 Elective Organ
Elective organ for doctoral students. Material appropriate to the student's level. Master class and jury required. May not be applied to meet the requirements of an organ concentration.
Two hours.

ORGPR 8770 Doctoral Organ Recital I
Presentation of an acceptable fifty-minute doctoral recital. Master class required.
No credit.

ORGPR 8780 Doctoral Organ Recital II
Presentation of an acceptable fifty-minute doctoral recital. Master class required. Prerequisite: ORGPR 8770.
No credit.

ORGPR 8792 Doctoral Organ VI and Lecture-Recital III
Preparation and presentation of an acceptable fifty-minute doctoral lecture-recital and the study of additional repertoire. Master class required. Prerequisites: ORGCL 8762 and ORGPR 8780.
Two hours.

Department of Piano

Class Piano

PIACL 3881 Accompanying
A review of sight reading and transposition skills and an exploration of techniques for solo and ensemble accompanying in both church and concert settings.
One hour.

PIACL 4801 Seminar in Piano Pedagogy I
A survey and evaluation of teaching materials for children and adult beginners. Focuses on practical methods and procedures for the continuing development of technique, style, and musicianship. Co-requisite: PIACL 4861.
One hour.

PIACL 4811 Seminar in Piano Literature I
A survey of the literature for the harpsichord and piano from the dates of their invention to 1827. An additional laboratory hour provides students an opportunity to integrate playing, analysis, and lecture activities into a meaningful synthesis.
One hour.

PIACL 4821 Seminar in Piano Literature II
A survey of the literature for the piano from 1827 to the present. An additional laboratory hour provides students an opportunity to integrate playing, analysis, and lecture activities into a meaningful synthesis.
One hour.

PIACL 4842 Advanced Accompanying
A study of musical examples selected from the accompanying literature, with a focus on techniques pertaining to ensemble playing. Prerequisite: PIACL 3881.
Two hours.

PIACL 4851 Seminar in Piano Pedagogy II
Students engage in projects that focus on practical methods and procedures that guide the teaching of the intermediate and advanced student in matters of technique, style, and musicianship. The projects culminate in the preparation and presentation of a lecture-recital covering repertoire drawn from class study. Prerequisite: PIACL 4801.
One hour.

PIACL 4861 Practice Teaching I: Piano
A practicum for teachers of young children drawn from the Southwestern Music Academy. Co-requisite: PIACL 4801.
One hour.

PIACL 4870 Piano Proficiency
When the Piano Proficiency is passed, this course number will be posted to the transcript.
No credit.

PIACL 4881 Practice Teaching II: Piano
Faculty supervision of a student who teaches an adult piano class and/or private applied piano students. Prerequisite: PIACL 4852.
One hour.

PIACL 4891 The Piano in Chamber Music Literature
A survey of the literature for small ensembles that include the piano.
One hour.

PIACL 5812 Elective Class Piano I
Beginning piano instruction for all seminary students.
Two hours.

PIACL 5822 Elective Class Piano II
Beginning piano instruction for all seminary students. Prerequisite: 5812 or consent of instructor.
Two hours.

PIACL 7831 Advanced Seminar in Piano Pedagogy I
Individual research into aspects of advanced pedagogy. Analysis and correction of technical problems in advanced students. Prerequisite: PIACL 4852 or permission of instructor.
One hour.

PIACL 7841 Advanced Seminar in Piano Pedagogy II
Individual research into aspects of advanced pedagogy. Analysis and correction of technical problems in advanced students. Prerequisite: PIACL 7831.
One hour.

PIACL 7842 Advanced Accompanying
A study of musical examples selected from the accompanying literature, with a focus on techniques pertaining to ensemble playing.
Two hours.

PIACL 7872 Advanced Seminar in Piano Literature
Study of piano literature from designated periods of music history.
Two hours.

PIACL 7892 The Piano in Chamber Music Literature
A survey of the literature for small ensembles that include the piano. The literature for piano duet and piano duo are also surveyed.
Two hours.

PIACL 7961 Teaching Practicum
Teaching experience in group and private settings in all levels offered by the School of Church Music through the master's degree programs. Faculty supervision. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: PIACL 4881 or equivalent.
One hour.

PIACL 8000 Doctoral Research and Writing
A doctoral student preparing a piano document will enroll in this course until the document is completed.
No credit.

PIACL 8862 Doctoral Piano Document
Preparation of an acceptable research document, the results of which will be validated through the presentation of the doctoral lecture-recital of PIAPR 8892. A doctoral student preparing a piano document will enroll in PIACL 8000 Doctoral Research and Writing until the document is completed.
Upon completion and approval, two hours of credit for PIACL 8862 will be granted.

PIACL 8862T Doctoral Piano Pedagogy Document
Research and preparation of a document supporting a pedagogical topic in connection with the doctoral lecture-recital of PIAPR 8892T. A doctoral student preparing a piano document will enroll in PIACL 8000 Doctoral Research and Writing until the document is completed.
Upon completion and approval, two hours of credit for PIACL 8862T will be granted.

Private Piano

PIAPR 1800 / 4800 / 7800 Piano Master Class
Group performance experience in which the members of each applied teacher's studio gather for performance, instruction, and discussion. Students are expected to minister in the music program of a local church or organization.
No credit.

PIAPR 1812 M.A.C.M. Piano I
All scales in thirds, sixths, and tenths, all arpeggios. Bach fugal pieces, Mozart and Beethoven sonatas, smaller pieces of Romantic composers. Hymn and anthem playing. Master class and jury required. Permission of piano faculty required.
Two hours.

PIAPR 1822 M.A.C.M. Piano II
All scales in thirds, sixths, and tenths, all arpeggios. Bach fugal pieces, Mozart and Beethoven sonatas, smaller pieces of Romantic composers. Hymn and anthem playing. Master class and jury required. Prerequisite: PIAPR 1812.
Two hours.

PIAPR 1832 M.A.C.M. Piano III
Advanced technical exercises, larger pieces by composers of all periods. Master class and jury required. Prerequisite: PIAPR 1822.
Two hours.

PIAPR 1842 M.A.C.M. Piano IV
Advanced technical exercises, larger pieces by composers of all periods. Master class and jury required. Prerequisite: PIAPR 1832.
Two hours.

PIAPR 1852 M.A.C.M. Piano V
Preparation of technical proficiency and standard repertoire. Master class and jury required. Prerequisite: PIAPR 1842.
Two hours.

PIAPR 1862 M.A.C.M. Piano VI and Senior Recital
Preparation and presentation of an acceptable forty-five-minute recital and the study of additional repertoire. Master class and jury required. Prerequisite: PIAPR 1852.
Two hours.

PIAPR 2811 Piano Review I
First of a six-semester sequence of private lessons in preparation for the Piano Proficiency. Assigned by entrance audition.
One hour.

PIAPR 2821 Piano Review II
Second of a six-semester sequence of private lessons in preparation for the Piano Proficiency. Assigned by entrance audition.
One hour.

PIAPR 2831 Piano Review III
Third of a six-semester sequence of private lessons in preparation for the Piano Proficiency. Assigned by entrance audition.
One hour.

PIAPR 2841 Piano Review IV
Fourth of a six-semester sequence of private lessons in preparation for the Piano Proficiency. Assigned by entrance audition.
One hour.

PIAPR 2851 Piano Review V
Fifth of a six-semester sequence of private lessons in preparation for the Piano Proficiency. Assigned by entrance audition.
One hour.

PIAPR 2861 Piano Review VI
Last of a six-semester sequence of private lessons in preparation for the Piano Proficiency. Assigned by entrance audition.
One hour.

PIAPR 4812 M.M. Piano I
Advanced repertoire from composers of all periods. Master class and jury required. Permission of piano faculty required. Prerequisite: Undergraduate major in piano or its equivalent.
Two hours.

PIAPR 4822 M.M. Piano II
Advanced repertoire from composers of all periods. Master class and jury required. Prerequisite: PIAPR 4812.
Two hours.

PIAPR 4832 M.M. Accompanying Recital I
The preparation and completion of a fifty-minute accompanying recital involving one or more vocalists. Master class required.
Two hours.

PIAPR 4842 M.M. Accompanying Recital II
The preparation and completion of a fifty-minute accompanying recital involving one or more instrumentalists. Master class required.
Two hours.

PIAPR 4882 M.M. Piano III
Preparation of technical proficiency. Repertoire from keyboard works of all periods. Master class and jury required. Students will be evaluated at jury time for PIAPR 4892. Prerequisite: PIAPR 4822.
Two hours.

PIAPR 4892 M.M. Piano IV and Recital
Preparation and presentation of an acceptable fifty-minute graduate recital and the study of additional repertoire. Master class required. Prerequisite: PIAPR 4882.
Two hours.

PIAPR 4951 Piano
Applied study for ministry and worship students with previous undergraduate training. Master class and jury required.
One hour.

PIAPR 4961 Piano
Applied study for ministry and worship students with previous undergraduate training. Master class and jury required.
One hour.

PIAPR 5811 Elective Piano
Elective piano for all seminary students. Available only when teaching loads permit. Material appropriate to the student's level. Master class and jury not required. This course may not be applied to meet the requirements of a piano concentration. Beginning piano students may not take this course, but should take PIACL 5812 and PIACL 5822 Elective Class Piano. May be repeated for credit.
One hour.

PIAPR 5872 Elective Piano
Elective private instruction for students with a piano background. Available only when teaching loads permit. Master class and jury required. May be repeated but not credited toward any concentration.
Two hours.

PIAPR 7812 Doctoral Piano I (Piano Performance)
Applied study for doctoral students preparing for PIAPR 8872. Master class and jury required.
Two hours.

PIAPR 7812T Doctoral Piano I (Piano Pedagogy)
Applied study for doctoral pedagogy students preparing for PIAPR 8872T. Master class and jury required.
Two hours.

PIAPR 7822 Doctoral Piano II (Piano Performance)
Applied study for doctoral performance students preparing for PIAPR 8872. Master class and jury required.
Two hours.

PIAPR 7822T Doctoral Piano II (Piano Pedagogy)
Applied study for doctoral pedagogy students preparing for PIAPR 8872T. Master class and jury required.
Two hours.

PIAPR 7832 Doctoral Piano III
Continuation of PIAPR 7822. Master class and jury required.
Two hours.

PIAPR 7842 Doctoral Piano IV
Continuation of PIAPR 7832. Master class and jury required.
Two hours.

PIAPR 7851 Doctoral Piano Review V

One hour.

PIAPR 7871 Elective Piano
Elective piano for doctoral students. Material appropriate to the student's level. Master class and jury not required. May be repeated for credit.
One hour.

PIAPR 7872 Elective Piano
Elective piano for doctoral students. Material appropriate to the student's level. Master class and jury required. May be repeated for credit.
Two hours.

PIAPR 7881 Elective Piano
Elective piano for doctoral students. Material appropriate to the student's level. Master class and jury not required. May be repeated for credit.
One hour.

PIAPR 7882 Elective Piano
Elective piano for doctoral students. Material appropriate to the student's level. Master class and jury required. May be repeated for credit.
Two hours.

PIAPR 8862 Accompanying Recital
The preparation and completion of three public performances of individual pieces, each involving at least one vocalist or one instrumentalist performing advanced literature.
Two hours.

PIAPR 8872 Doctoral Piano Recital I
Preparation and presentation of an acceptable fifty-minute doctoral recital and the study of additional repertoire. Master class required.
Two hours.

PIAPR 8872T Doctoral Piano Pedagogy Recital I
Selection and preparation of a memorized, fifty-minute solo recital featuring piano literature of the twentieth century. Master class required.
Two hours.

PIAPR 8882 Doctoral Piano Ensemble Recital II
Preparation and presentation of an acceptable fifty-minute doctoral recital and the study of additional repertoire. Master class required.
Two hours.

PIAPR 8882T Doctoral Piano Pedagogy Ensemble Recital II
Preparation and presentation of an acceptable fifty-minute doctoral recital and the study of additional repertoire. Master class required.
Two hours.

PIAPR 8892 Doctoral Piano Lecture-Recital III
Preparation and presentation of an acceptable fifty-minute doctoral lecture-recital and the study of additional repertoire. Prerequisite: PIACL 8862.
Two hours.

PIAPR 8892T Doctoral Piano Pedagogy Lecture-Recital III
Preparation and presentation of an acceptable fifty-minute doctoral lecture-recital. Master class required. Prerequisite: PIACL 8862T.
Two hours.

Department of Voice

Class Voice

VOICL 1912 / 3912 Class Voice I - Music Majors
Class voice for music students. Memorization of six songs appropriate to the student's concentration and level of achievement. Completion of the two-semester sequence of Class Voice may be used to satisfy the Voice Proficiency for non-voice concentrations.
Two hours.

VOICL 1922 / 3922 Class Voice II - Music Majors
Class voice for music students. Memorization of six songs appropriate to the student's concentration and level of achievement. Completion of the two-semester sequence of Class Voice may be used to satisfy the Voice Proficiency for non-voice concentrations.
Two hours.

VOICL 3902 Foreign Language Diction
The study of Italian, French, and German diction. Standard song texts are transcribed into the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) along with pronunciation, oral dictation, and performances of songs in each language. Required of all voice concentration students who did not take an equivalent course on their undergraduate degree.
Two hours.

VOICL 4902 Voice Pedagogy
The study of basic techniques and materials used in teaching voice.
Two hours.

VOICL 4911 Seminar in Solo Vocal Literature I
A survey of art song in Italy and Germany. The student presents songs in class that exemplify stylistic developments of major periods and composers.
One hour.

VOICL 4921 Seminar in Solo Vocal Literature II
A survey of art song in France, Great Britain, and the United States. The student presents songs in class that exemplify stylistic developments of major periods and composers.
One hour.

VOICL 4952 Seminar in Voice Pedagogy
Extensive study of the analysis and correction of vocal problems. Prerequisite: VOICL 4902 or permission of instructor.
Two hours.

VOICL 4962 Practice Teaching: Voice
Practice teaching under faculty supervision. Prerequisite: VOICL 4952 or permission of instructor.
Two hours.

VOICL 4970 Voice Proficiency
When the Voice Proficiency is passed, this course number will be posted to the transcript.
No credit.

VOICL 4982 Special Research in Voice Pedagogy
Under the supervision of the individual voice instructor, the student prepares a major research paper from which the recital lecture is derived. Must be completed prior to VOIPR 4932.
Two hours.

VOICL 7902 Doctoral Voice Pedagogy
The study of basic techniques and materials used in teaching voice.
Two hours.

VOICL 7952 Doctoral Voice Pedagogy
Extensive study of the latest research in voice science. May be taken on a directed study basis when the class is not offered. Prerequisite: VOICL 4952 or permission of instructor.
Two hours.

VOICL 7962 Doctoral Practice Teaching
Practice teaching under faculty supervision. Prerequisites: VOICL 4952 and VOICL 4962 or permission of instructor.
Two hours.

VOICL 8000 Doctoral Research and Writing
A doctoral student preparing a voice document will enroll in this course until the document is completed.
No credit.

VOICL 8016 Doctoral Dissertation in Voice Pedagogy
Preparation of an acceptable dissertation, the results of which will be validated through the presentation of a doctoral lecture-recital in VOIPR 8952. A student preparing a voice pedagogy dissertation will enroll in VOICL 8000 Doctoral Research and Writing until the dissertation is completed.
Upon completion and approval, six hours of credit for VOICL 8016 will be granted.

VOICL 8962 Doctoral Voice Document
Preparation of an acceptable research document, the results of which will be validated through the presentation of a doctoral lecture-recital in VOIPR 8992. A doctoral student preparing a voice document will enroll in VOICL 8000 Doctoral Research and Writing until the document is completed.
Upon completion and approval, two hours of credit for VOICL 8962 will be granted.

Private Voice

VOIPR 1900 / 4900 / 7900 Voice Master Class
Group performance experience in which the members of each applied teacher's studio gather for performance, instruction, and discussion. Students are expected to minister in the music program of a local church or organization.
No credit.

VOIPR 1932 M.A.C.M. Voice III
Memorization of works from the standard sacred and secular song literature, including oratorio and cantata arias. Master class and jury required. Prerequisite: VOICL 1922 or its equivalent.
Two hours.

VOIPR 1942 M.A.C.M. Voice IV
Memorization of works from the standard sacred and secular song literature, including oratorio and cantata arias. Master class and jury required. Prerequisite: VOIPR 1932.
Two hours.

VOIPR 1952 M.A.C.M. Voice V
Pre-recital semester. Memorization of works from the standard sacred and secular song literature, including oratorio and cantata arias. Master class and jury required. Prerequisite: VOIPR 1942.
Two hours.

VOIPR 1962 M.A.C.M. Voice VI and Senior Recital
Preparation and presentation of a thirty-minute recital and the study of additional literature. Master class required. Prerequisite: VOIPR 1952.
Two hours.

VOIPR 4912 M.M. Voice I
Applied study for M.M. voice pedagogy and voice performance concentrations. Memorization of sacred and secular songs, including oratorio arias. Permission of voice faculty required. Master class and jury required.
Two hours.

VOIPR 4922 M.M. Voice II
Applied study for M.M. voice pedagogy and voice performance concentrations. Memorization of sacred and secular songs, including oratorio arias. Master class and jury required. Prerequisite: VOIPR 4912.
Two hours.

VOIPR 4932 M.M. Voice Pedagogy III: Lecture-Recital
Applied study for M.M. pedagogy concentration students involving the preparation of a fifty-minute lecture-recital. Master class required. Prerequisites: VOICL 4982 and VOIPR 4922.
Two hours.

VOIPR 4942 M.M. Voice Pedagogy IV: Oratorio Literature
Applied study for M.M. pedagogy concentration students involving in-depth study of appropriate oratorio and cantata roles, including one complete role, culminating in a forty-five minute score-in-hand jury for the voice faculty. Master class required. Prerequisite: VOIPR 4932.
Two hours.

VOIPR 4951 Voice
Applied study for ministry and worship students with previous undergraduate training. Memorization of songs from standard sacred and secular song literature. Master class and jury required.
One hour.

VOIPR 4961 Voice
Applied study for ministry and worship students with previous undergraduate training. Students chosen by the voice faculty may select Elective Recital VOIPR 5952 immediately following VOIPR 4961. Memorization of songs from standard sacred and secular song literature. Master class and jury required.
One hour.

VOIPR 4982 M.M. Voice Performance III: Graduate Recital
Applied study for M.M. voice performance concentration. Memorization and presentation of literature for a fifty-minute graduate recital. Master class required. Prerequisite: VOIPR 4922.
Two hours.

VOIPR 4992 M.M. Voice Performance IV: Oratorio Literature
Applied study for M.M. voice performance concentration involving in-depth study of appropriate oratorio and cantata roles, including one complete role, culminating in a forty-five-minute score-in-hand jury for the voice faculty. Master class required. Prerequisite: VOIPR 4982.
Two hours.

VOIPR 5911 Elective Voice
Elective voice for any non-music student involving the study of song literature appropriate to the student's level. Available only when teaching loads permit. No master class or jury required.
One hour.

VOIPR 5921 Elective Voice
Elective voice for any non-music student involving the study of song literature appropriate to the student's level. Available only when teaching loads permit. No master class or jury required.
One hour.

VOIPR 5931 Elective Voice
Elective voice for music students. Memorization of standard sacred and secular song literature. Master class required. No jury.
One hour.

VOIPR 5932 Elective Voice
Elective voice for music students. Memorization of standard sacred and secular song literature. Master class required. No jury.
Two hours.

VOIPR 5941 Elective Voice
Elective voice for music students. Memorization of standard sacred and secular song literature. Master class required. No jury.
One hour.

VOIPR 5942 Elective Voice
Elective voice for music students. Memorization of standard sacred and secular song literature. Master class required. No jury.
Two hours.

VOIPR 5952 Elective Recital
A balance of sacred and secular song literature will be presented in a recital, given after completion of VOIPR 4961, and at the recommendation of the voice faculty. Master class required.
Two hours.

VOIPR 7912 Doctoral Voice I (Voice Performance)
Applied study for doctoral voice performance concentration preparing for voice VOICL 8962, VOIPR 8972, VOIPR 8982, and VOIPR 8992. Preparation of songs from standard sacred and secular literature, ten memorized and ten with score. Master class and twenty-five-minute jury required.
Two hours.

VOIPR 7922 Doctoral Voice II (Voice Performance)
Applied study for doctoral voice performance concentration preparing for voice VOICL 8962, VOIPR 8972, VOIPR 8982, and VOIPR 8992. Preparation of songs from standard sacred and secular literature, ten memorized and ten with score. Master class and twenty-five-minute jury required.
Two hours.

VOIPR 7932 Doctoral Voice I (Voice Pedagogy)
Applied study for doctoral pedagogy concentration preparing for VOICL 8016 and VOIPR 8952. Preparation of songs from standard sacred and secular literature, ten memorized and ten with score. Master class and twenty-five minute jury required.
Two hours.

VOIPR 7942 Doctoral Voice II (Voice Pedagogy)
Applied study for doctoral pedagogy concentration preparing for VOICL 8016 and VOIPR 8952. Preparation of songs from standard sacred and secular literature, ten memorized and ten with score. Master class and twenty-five minute jury required.
Two hours.

VOIPR 7951 Doctoral Elective Voice
Applied study for any doctoral student. Memorization of songs from standard sacred and secular song literature. Master class required. No jury.
One hour.

VOIPR 7952 Doctoral Elective Voice
Applied study for any doctoral student. Memorization of songs from standard sacred and secular song literature. Master class required. No jury.
Two hours.

VOIPR 7961 Doctoral Elective Voice
Applied study for any doctoral student. Memorization of songs from standard sacred and secular song literature. Master class required. No jury.
One hour.

VOIPR 7962 Doctoral Elective Voice
Applied study for any doctoral student. Memorization of songs from standard sacred and secular song literature. Master class required. No jury.
Two hours.

VOIPR 8952 Doctoral Voice Pedagogy Lecture-Recital
Final semester of applied study for doctoral pedagogy students, culminating in a fifty-minute public performance. Master class required. Prerequisites: VOICL 8016 and VOIPR 7942.
Two hours.

VOIPR 8972 Doctoral Voice Recital I
Preparation and presentation of an acceptable fifty-minute doctoral recital and the study of additional repertoire. Master class required.
Two hours.

VOIPR 8982 Doctoral Ensemble Recital II
Preparation of this fifty-minute recital, featuring works for solo voice with various instruments, will acquaint the singer with a body of literature that lies beyond the confines of art song, and requires solving problems of ensemble performance. Master class required.
Two hours.

VOIPR 8992 Doctoral Voice Lecture-Recital III
Preparation and presentation of an acceptable fifty-minute doctoral lecture-recital, entirely of sacred repertoire, and the study of additional repertoire. Master class required. Prerequisite: VOICL 8962.
Two hours.

Interdisciplinary Courses

Seminary-wide Doctoral Courses

DOCTR-7000 Comprehensive Exam Preparation
This class represents the work completed by research doctoral students as they prepare for comprehensive exams.
Zero hours.

DOCTR-7010 Continuous Enrollment
This course represents the work completed by doctoral students who are actively pursuing the completion of their doctoral program.
Zero hours.

DOCTR-7020 Continuous Doctoral Enrollment for Missionaries
This course represents the work completed by missionaries who are actively pursuing the completion of their doctoral program on the mission field.
Zero hours.

DOCTR-7030 Supplemental Doctoral Studies
This course represents the work completed by doctoral students who are actively pursuing the completion of their doctoral degree through supplemental studies.
Zero hours.

Hispanic Studies

HSPST-3103 Introduction to Hispanic Studies / Introducción a Estudios Hispanos
This course examines the historical, theological, philosophical, and political movements that have contributed to contemporary Hispanic and Hispanic-American beliefs and thought. Specific attention will be given to the influence of Spanish colonialism, the Roman Catholic Counter-Reformation, the Caudillos, nineteenth and twentieth century philosophical influences, the rise of Liberation theology, and contemporary evangelical responses. The Hispanic/Hispanic-American worldview developed will serve as a foundation for missions and evangelism.

Este curso examina los movimientos históricos, teológicos, filosóficos y políticos que han contribuido al pensamiento hispano e hispano-americano contemporáneo. Atención específica será dada al impacto del colonialismo español, la contra-reforma católica, los caudillos y desarrollos filosóficos de los siglos diecinueve y veinte, el crecimiento de la teología de liberación y la respuesta evangélica contemporánea. La concepción del mundo Hispano, hispano-americano desarrollada servirá como base para misiones y evangelismo.
Three hours / Tres horas.

HSPST-3203 Introduction to Latin American Theology / Introducción a la Teología Latinoamericana (SYSTH 3903)
A study of select contemporary theologians or theological movements with a special focus on Latin America.

Un estudio de teólogos o movimientos teológicos seleccionados con un enfoque especial en América Latina.
Three hours / Tres horas.

HSPST-3303 Hispanic Ministries in Roman Catholic Cultures / Ministerios Hispanos en Culturas Católico Romanas (MISSN 3463)
An examination of the history, doctrinal beliefs, practices, and socio-religious characteristics of cultures that have been significantly influenced by Roman Catholicism. Attention will be given to the development of biblically based and culturally sensitive missionary methodologies resulting in the establishment of effective contextualized congregations.

Un examen de la historia, creencias doctrinales, prácticas y características socio-religiosas de culturas que han sido influenciadas extensamente por el Catolicismo Romano. Se dará atención al desarrollo de metodologías misioneras que están basadas bíblicamente y son culturalmente sensibles resultando en el establecimiento de congregaciones eficaces y contextualizadas.
Three Hours / Tres Horas.

HSPST-3403 Evangelism and Church Planting in the Hispanic Culture / Evangelismo y Fundación de Iglesia en la Cultura Hispana (MISSN 4503)
A study of principles and practices essential for starting and multiplying Baptist churches with New Testament characteristics in international settings. This course establishes biblical, spiritual, evangelistic, philosophical, leadership, and strategic foundations for church planting. It enables students to study people groups, form teams, employ effective communication methods and utilize the church planting models that facilitate reaching people with the gospel, thoroughly discipling them, and enabling them to establish multiplying indigenous congregations in their cultural contexts.

Un estudio de los principios y las prácticas esenciales para comenzar iglesias Bautistas reproductivas con características Neotestamentarias in contextos internacionales. Este curso establece principios bíblicos, espirituales, evangelísticos, filosóficos, de liderazgo, y estratégicos para la plantación de iglesias. Este curso capacita a los alumnos a estudiar a grupos étnicos, formar equipos, emplear métodos de comunicación eficaces y emplear modelos de plantación que facilitan alcanzar a las personas con el evangelio, discipularlas eficazmente, y establecer iglesias autóctonas reproductivas en sus contextos culturales.
Three hours / Tres horas.

HSPST-3503 Pastoral and Moral Leadership in the Hispanic Culture / Liderazgo Pastoral en la Cultura Hispana (ETHIC 5333, PASMN 5423)
A study of ministerial ethics. Attention will be given to ethical issues associated with preaching, evangelism, authority, leadership, and finances. Ministerial integrity and the ethics of one's relationships in the home, the church, the denomination, and the community also will be studied.

Un estudio de la ética ministerial. Se da atención a los asuntos éticos relacionados a la predicación, la evangelización, la autoridad, el liderazgo y las finanzas. Se estudiarán la integridad ministerial y la ética en las relaciones personales en el hogar, la iglesia, la denominación, y la comunidad.
Three hours / Tres horas.

HSPST-3603 Family Ministry and Counseling in the Hispanic Culture / Ministerio Familiar y Consejería en la Cultura Hispana (ETHIC 4343)
An ethical study of the biblical, theological, sociological, and psychological materials which guide the preparation and development of Christian marriages and families. Emphasis will be given to ministry to married couples and families in a Christian context.

Un estudio ético de los materiales bíblicos, teológicos, sociológicos y psicológicos que guían la preparación y el desarrollo de los matrimonios cristianos y las familias. Se hará énfasis en el ministerio a las parejas casadas y a las familias en el contexto cristiano.
Three hours / Tres horas.

HSPST-3703 Educational Ministries in the Hispanic Culture / Ministerios Educacionales en la Cultura Hispana
An overview of the challenges and the opportunities present in the educational ministries of the Hispanic church. The course provides the biblical, theological, and organizational basis for developing a teaching church in Hispanic contexts. Special attention will be given to the biblical foundations and to teaching/learning strategies in Hispanic church settings.

Un panorama general de los desafíos y oportunidades presentes en los ministerios educativos de la iglesia hispana. El curso provee las bases bíblicas, teológicas y de organización para desarrollar una iglesia que valore la enseñanza en los contextos hispanos. Se dará atención especial a los fundamentos bíblicos y a estrategias de enseñanza-aprendizaje en la iglesia hispana.
Three hours / Tres horas.

HSPST-3803 The Ministry of Worship in the Hispanic Culture / El Ministerio de la Alabanza en la Cultura Hispana (MUMIN 4483)
This course includes a review of the biblical and theological principles of worship valid in any culture followed by an in-depth discussion of the socio-cultural factors that make worship in the Hispanic communities so unique and different from Anglo worship practices. Music styles and genres used in Hispanic Churches will be studied from the traditional hymnody to the contemporary song movement. This course will enable a student interested in church planting and other missionary endeavors in Hispanic settings, both in USA and Latin American countries, to have a more contextualized and effective ministry.

En este curso se hará un resumen de los principios teológico-bíblicos de la adoración cristiana, seguido por una discusión profunda de los elementos socio-culturales que hacen que la adoración en el contexto hispano sea tan diferente del culto en las iglesias anglo. Se estudiarán los diversos estilos y géneros musicales que se usan en las iglesias hispanas incluyendo la himnología tradicional y los cantos contemporáneos. Este curso le dará herramientas útiles al estudiante interesado en ministrar en iglesias hispanas tanto aquí en los Estados Unidos como en otros países latinoamericanos.
Three hours / Tres horas.

HSPST-3903 Church Administration and Service in the Hispanic Context / La administración y el servicio en la inglesia hispana (ADMIN 3313)
A study of the application of biblical leadership principles to the process of administration. Identifying and assessing leadership styles and qualities and using groups in leadsership are included. Skills in leading meetings, developing budgets, using time, making decisions and delegating work are major emphases. Special attention will be given to the application of these concepts in the Hispanic church.

Un estudio de la aplicación de principios bíblicos de liderazgo al proceso de la administración. Se incluye la identificación y la evaluación de estilos de liderazgo y la utilización de grupos en el liderazgo. Se hace énfasis mayor en la dirección de las reuniones, el desarrollo de presupuestos, la utilización del tiempo, hacer decisiones y delegar el trabajo. Se dará atención especial a la aplicación de estos conceptos en la iglesia hispana.
Three Hours / Tres Horas.

Interdepartmental

INTDP-3001 Study Tour
Study tours are specially created tours generally of 10 to 15 days in length that give students a wide variety of exposure to a broad area. These tours are typified by daily geographical touring in a region that includes the leadership of hired guides along with professorial instruction.
One hour.

Modern Language

Students may take up to six hours of MODLG courses to count as free electives in the Master of Divinity, Advanced Master of Divinity, or Master of Arts in Theology degrees.  Students in the Fish School of Evangelism and Missions may take these courses for credit if approval is secured from the Associate Dean for Master’s Programs.

MODLG-3113 Beginning Theological German
A study of the basic grammatical forms and functions of the German language, including the acquiring of a basic vocabulary through reading cultural, historical, and religious texts.
Three hours.

MODLG-3213 Beginning Theological French
A study of the basic grammatical forms and functions of the French language, including the acquiring of a basic vocabulary through reading cultural, historical, and religious texts.
Three hours.

MODLG-3313 Beginning Theological Latin
A study of the basic grammatical forms and functions of the Latin language, including the acquiring of a basic vocabulary through reading Latin Christian history and theology.
Three hours.

MODLG-3413 Beginning Theological Spanish
A study of the basic grammatical forms and functions of the Spanish language, including the acquiring of a basic vocabulary through reading Spanish-speaking cultural, historical, and religious texts.
Three hours.

MODLG-3513 Beginning Arabic I
A study of the basic grammatical forms and functions of the Arabic language, including the acquiring of a basic vocabulary. Emphasis will be on both the spoken and written language.
Three hours.

MODLG-3523 Beginning Arabic II
A study of more advanced grammar of the Arabic language, with practice in both reading and speaking. Study and analysis of simple to intermediate level texts will be included. Prerequisite: MODLG 3513
Three hours.

MODLG-4123 Intermediate Theological German
A study of principles of rapid reading and critical analysis of simple to intermediate level theological texts in German, including Gothic script and middle German texts. Prerequisite: MODLG 3113.
Three hours.

MODLG-4223 Intermediate Theological French
A study of principles of rapid reading and critical analysis of simple to intermediate level theological texts in French. Prerequisite: MODLG 3213.
Three hours.

MODLG-4323 Intermediate Theological Latin
A study of principles of rapid reading and critical analysis of simple to intermediate level theological texts in Latin. Prerequisite: MODLG 3313.
Three hours.

MODLG-4423 Intermediate Theological Spanish
A study of principles of rapid reading and critical analysis of simple to intermediate level theological texts in Spanish. Prerequisite: MODLG 3413.
Three hours.

MODLG-4513 Introduction to Qur'anic Arabic
A study of the grammar and vocabulary of the Arabic language at the intermediate level with specific application to the Qur'an and the analysis of appropriate verses useful in the Christian-Muslim interaction. Prerequisite: MODLG 3523
Three hours

MODLG-4523 Advanced Qur'anic Arabic
A study of the grammar and vocabulary of the Arabic language at the advanced intermediate level with specific application to the Qur'an and the analysis of appropriate verses useful in the Christian-Muslim interaction. Prerequisite: MODLG 4513
Three hours

MODLG-5113 Advanced Theological German
A development of skills in rapid reading and critical analysis of intermediate to advanced level theological texts in German. Prerequisite: MODLG 4123.
Three hours.

MODLG-5123 Advanced Theological German
A development of skills in rapid reading and critical analysis of intermediate to advanced level theological texts in German. Prerequisite: MODLG 4123.
Three hours.

MODLG-5213 Advanced Theological French
A development of skills in rapid reading and critical analysis of intermediate to advanced level theological texts in French. Prerequisite: MODLG 4223.
Three hours.

MODLG-5223 Advanced Theological French
A development of skills in rapid reading and critical analysis of intermediate to advanced level theological texts in French. Prerequisite: MODLG 4223.
Three hours.

MODLG-5313 Advanced Theological Latin
A development of skills in rapid reading and critical analysis of intermediate and advanced level theological texts in Latin. Prerequisite: MODLG 4323.
Three hours.

MODLG-5323 Advanced Theological Latin
A development of skills in rapid reading and critical analysis of intermediate and advanced level theological texts in Latin. Prerequisite: MODLG 4323.
Three hours.

MODLG-5413 Advanced Theological Spanish
A development of skills in rapid reading and critical analysis of intermediate to advanced level theological texts in Spanish. Prerequisite: MODLG 4423.
Three hours.

MODLG-5423 Advanced Theological Spanish
A development of skills in rapid reading and critical analysis of intermediate to advanced level theological texts in Spanish. Prerequisite: MODLG 4423.
Three hours.

MODLG-5611 Theological English (Englisch fur Theologen)
Building upon at least four years of English study, in this semester students first learn technical theological terms in order to read moderate to more difficult theological works in the English language.

Aufbauend auf mindestens vier Jahren Schulenglisch werden in diesem Fach zunächst die theologischen Fachbegriffe gelernt, um anschließend mittelschwere bis schwere theologische Bücher in englischer Sprache zu lesen.
One hour.

Seminary Wide Music Courses

MUSIC-3200 Chapel Orchestra (Non-Credit)
Students participate in an orchestra during seminary chapel sessions. Does not fulfill ensemble requirement for music degrees. Audition required. May be repeated.
No credit.

MUSIC-3201 Chapel Orchestra
Students participate in an orchestra during seminary chapel sessions. Does not fulfill ensemble requirement for music degrees. Audition required. May be repeated for credit.
One hour.

MUSIC-3300 Chapel Vocal Ensemble (Non-Credit)
Students participate in a vocal ensemble during seminary chapel sessions. Does not fulfill ensemble requirement for music degrees. Audition required. May be repeated.
No credit.

Chair of Prayer and Spiritual Formation

SPFRM-4423 Discipleship for Ministry
A study of the Christian minister’s resources for spiritual growth and effective ministry. The study will include biblical principles of and an introduction to selected disciplines of spiritual formation.
Three hours.

SPFRM-4453 Evangelistic Prayer Practicum (MISSN 4453)
Beginning in the classroom with lecture, research, and reading, this course will journey to a geographic area studying the culture, beliefs, and needs of the people and the concerns of those who serve them. Time will be spent in an active evangelism and intercession before returning to the classroom for evaluation.
Three Hours.

SPFRM-5023 Women's Evangelism and Discipleship Practicum (EVANG 5433)
Practical training in discipleship which emphasizes a daily walk with the Lord including Bible study, prayer, fellowship, ministry, witness, and other Christian disciplines. Time will be spent in research, observation, implementation, and evaluation of various discipleship ministries.
Three hours.

SPFRM-5053 Prayer and Global Ministry
A biblical study of prayer with practical application to personal discipline, family worship and congregational ministries of intercession. Special attention will be given to prayer's relationship to spiritual awakening, spiritual warfare, church growth, and world missions.
Three Hours.

SPFRM-5403 Discipleship Evangelism (EVANG 5403)
A study of the disciplines of the Christian life as they relate to evangelism. The modern Discipleship movement will be studied along with the philosophy and strategy of disciple-making. The practice of making disciples will be part of the course.
Three Hours.

SPFRM-6712 Contemporary Discipleship Strategies (EVANG 6782) (MISSN 6952)
A study of the biblical base and practical application of contemporary discipleship strategies. The seminar will consist of guest presentations, research-based reports, comparison and evaluation of current discipleship strategies, and parallel readings.
Two hours.

Seminary Wives Studies

SSSWP-1002 Women in Church History
This course is designed to be an overview of prominent women in church history and the recognition of their contributions and accomplishments.
Two hours.

SSSWP-1023 Wife of the Equipping Minister
This course offers a practical survey of issues relating to the role of the minister's wife. Women who are not in this category should seek the professor's counsel before seeking to enroll. This course is a required course and must be taken in the first fall semester of seminary studies for student wives.
Three hours.

SSSWP-1102 Overview of the New Testament
An introductory overview of the New Testament with attention to the authorship, audience, purpose and outstanding doctrines of the books of the New Testament.
Two hours.

SSSWP-1202 The Art of Teaching
A study of the principles and methods of effective Christian teaching, including the development of presentation skills. This course is designed to improve the Christian worker's ability as a teacher.
Two hours.

SSSWP-1219 How to Teach the Bible
This course provides practical knowledge, skills, and strategies for effectively studying and teaching the Bible with confidence in whatever setting a woman may be called to serve.
Two hours.

SSSWP-1302 Overview of the Old Testament
An introductory overview of the Old Testament with attention to the authorship, audience, purpose and outstanding doctrines of the books of the Old Testament.
Two hours.

SSSWP-1402 Basic Christian Doctrine
A study of the biblical, historical and contemporary interpretations of the basic doctrines of the Christian faith.
Two hours.

SSSWP-1502 Intro to Biblical Languages: Greek
This course introduces the student to the Greek alphabet, the basic building blocks of Greek grammar, and basic Greek vocabulary. Student will also be introduced to valuable resources, tools, and study aids for the Greek language.
Two hours.

SSSWP-1602 Intro to Biblical Languages: Hebrew
This course introduces the student to the Hebrew alphabet, the basic building blocks of Hebrew grammar, and basic Hebrew vocabulary. Student will also be introduced to valuable resources, tools, and study aids for the Hebrew language.
Two hours.

SSSWP-1702 Spiritual Development of Children
A study of spiritual development of preschoolers and children, with discussions of how to lay the foundation of faith in the lives of children.
Two hours.

SSSWP-1802 Woman to Woman Ministry
An introductory study and overview of the biblical basis of woman to woman ministry and developing a ministry to women in the local church.
Two hours.

SSSWP-1912 Ministry in the Home
A study of the theological foundation, skills and attitudes for a ministry of hospitality and service through the home.
Two hours.

SSSWP-1992 International Missions
Created in a directed study format, students may earn credit while participating in regular seminary site-based education opportunities. (Dean approval required).
Two hours.

Travel Study

TRVST-3001 Travel Study Tour
Study tours are specially created tours generally of 10 to 15 days in length that give students a wide variety of exposure to a broad area. These tours are typified by daily geographical touring in a region that includes the leadership of hired guides along with professorial instruction. These tours may be coordinated with classes taught on campus during the semester the tour is offered.
One hour.

Written Communication

WRCOM -3302 Written Communication
A practical study designed to assist the international student in fulfilling seminary academic requirements. Consideration will be given to a review of grammatical materials, preparation of research and term papers, book reports, and resumes. A course fee of $45 is required in addition to tuition. This course does not count toward graduate or bachelor's degree requirements and cannot be taken for elective credit.
Two hours.