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AREA A - Biblical Studies

Faculty:  Bos, Johanna W. H. , Garrett, Susan R. , Soards, Marion L. , Tull, Patricia Kathleen , Gragg, Douglas L.

In Area A core requirements include: 1. Scripture I and II 2. The Elements of Biblical Hebrew and Introduction to Old Testament Exegesis 3. The Elements of New Testament Greek and Basic New Testament Exegesis 4. Additional six hours of biblical electives including an additional exegesis course beyond the basic exegesis courses listed above. For MAR, and MAMFT candidates, Area A core requirements include: Scripture I and II MAR candidates have additional requirements depending on their area of specialization.

Old Testament

New Testament

AREA B - Theology, History and Ethics

Faculty:  Elwood, Christopher , Hill, Johnny B. , Johnson, Kathryn L. , Pauw, Amy Plantinga , Williamson, Scott C.

For M.Div. Candidates, Area B core requirements include: 1. Faith Seeking Understanding 2. History of Christian Experience I and II 3. Core Theology* 4. Core Ecclesial Traditions** 5. 2 Electives For MAR and MAMFT candidates, Area B core requirements include: 1. Faith Seeking Understanding 2. History of Christian Experience I and II MAR candidates have additional requirements, depending on their area of specialization. *Core Theology course are limited-enrollment elective classes that include a constructive theological component and focus on student writing. **Core Ecclesial Traditions courses involve close study of historical and ecclesial traditions that are especially formative for a student's contexts of ministry. This requirement is ordinarily satisfied by a course in the student's denominational history and doctrine.

Ecclesial Traditions

Theological Foundations

Religion

Theological, Historical and Ethical Studies

AREA C - Practical Theology

Faculty:  Adeney, Frances S. , Cook, Carol J. , Hester, David C. , Foster, Garnett , Reistroffer, Dianne , Townsend, Loren L. , Wigger, J. Bradley , Sawyer, David , Walker, Elizabeth Johnson , Thompson, Dean K. , Carvalhaes, Cláudio

In Area C, core requirements include: 1. Practical Theology in a Congregation 2. Basic Preaching 3. Intro. to Worship 4. Teaching Ministry course 5. Pastoral Care & Counseling course 6. Mission/Evangelism course 7. For MAMFT candidates selected 200, 300, and 400 PC, PT courses are required.

Pastoral Care & Counseling

Preaching and Worship

Methodist Studies

Christian Education

Congregational Ministry

Evangelism and Mission

Field Education

Baptist Studies

Practical Theology

AREA SM- Seminary Courses

These are courses that are interdisciplinary and meet Seminary rather than Area requirements.

General Seminary Requirement